Entertainment Studios, one of the largest independent producers and distributors of film and television, completed its acquisition of 11 TV stations from USA Television for $290m. "I have known Byron Allen for decades and we are delighted that these stations will now be part of his dynamic company, and that Heartland management will continue to guide them. These stations are dedicated to their local communities and this transaction will enable them to become even stronger on both their broadcast and digital platforms," Robert S. Prather, Jr, USA Television CEO.