Sony buys 'Real Housewives,' 'The Valley' production company

Summary: Sony Pictures Television just bought a major stake in 32 Flavors, the production company behind hit reality shows like Real Housewives and Vanderpump Rules. While NBCUniversal will still own the actual TV shows, Sony hopes this deal will boost its unscripted television lineup. The move is part of Sony's new focus on big franchises, even as the company goes through recent employee layoffs.

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