When was Tele München Group established by Walter Ulbrich?
Walter Ulbrich established Tele München Group on the 27th of April 1970 in Munich. The company began with a singular mission to create programming for German public television.
Questions about Leonine Holding
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who purchased Tele München Group in 1977 and what did they launch next?
Herbert Kloiber and his business partner Fritz Buttenstedt purchased the fledgling studio in 1977. They expanded operations by launching Concorde Filmverleih in 1980 as their theatrical distribution subsidiary.
What year did Tele München Group officially rebrand itself as Leonine?
The enlarged powerhouse officially rebranded itself as Leonine in September 2019. This new structure featured three main divisions: Distribution, Production, and Licensing.
Which French media conglomerate acquired all remaining stakes in Leonine Holding in 2024?
French media conglomerate Mediawan announced an agreement to acquire all remaining stakes in Leonine Holding in April 2024. This deal turned them into a pan-European powerhouse while retaining the Leonine name under the new ownership structure.