GLENDALE, Calif. (AP) — “Shrek” movie studio DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc. said Monday that it is buying Classic Media, custodian of a library of movies and TV series that includes “Casper the ...

THE PURCHASE: DreamWorks Animation SKG says it has agreed to buy Classic Media for $155 million. THE LIBRARY: That gives DreamWorks such movies and TV series as "Casper the Friendly Ghost," ''Lassie," ...

Could Shrek be putting Lassie on a leash? DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc. is leading the bidding for Classic Media, the privately held owner of rights to characters such as Lassie, Casper the Friendly ...

Dreamworks Animation is paying $155 million in cash to Classic Media's owner, Boomerang Media Holdings. Boomerang was formed by private-equity firm GTCR and Eric Ellenbogen and John Engelman, who ...