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With Tech Buy, Imax Pushes To Diversify Revenue Beyond Box Office

The Hollywood Reporter reports: "The giant-screen company's deal for video streaming start-up SSIMWAVE represents a tuck-in acquisition with a business model that gets the...

Bandai Namco Europe Launches Music Label

Games Industry Biz reports: "Bandai Namco Europe has launched the Bandai Namco Music Label, which will publish original soundtracks and scores from a number...

Oprah Winfrey, Apple TV+ Ending Multiyear Content Deal

The Hollywood Reporter reports: "Oprah Winfrey and Apple TV+ are ending their multiyear content deal, which was announced in 2018, sources confirmed to The...

Future Sells Publishing Catalog To Influence Media Partners In ‘Eight-Figure’ Transaction

Digital Music News reports: "Future has officially sold his publishing catalog to Influence Media Partners in an “eight-figure” transaction  New York City-headquartered Influence Media...

Def Jam Strikes Joint Venture With Nigeria-Based Native Records

Variety reports: "Def Jam Recordings has entered into an exclusive worldwide joint venture partnership agreement with the Lagos, Nigeria and UK-based Native Records. The...

Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions Strikes Multiyear Podcast, Video Deal With Cousin...

The Hollywood Reporter reports: "Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions has reached a multiyear podcast and video deal with Mush Media, the content company co-founded by...

Lionsgate & Bell Media Strike Comedy & Drama Series Co-Development Deal

Deadline reports: "Lionsgate and Canada’s Bell Media are deepening their ties and signing a deal to co-develop comedy and drama television series aimed at...

Universal Launches Virgin Music Group, Including Virgin, Ingrooves And Newly Acquired...

Variety reports: "Universal Music Group has announced the launch of the Virgin Music Group, a new global division comprised of Virgin Music Label &...

Kobalt Music Group Sold To US-Based Private Equity Firm Francisco Partners

Music Business Worldwide reports: "Kobalt Music Group just became a ‘unicorn’ – but you’d have to know your recent music industry history to understand...

Tencent Music To Work With Billboard In Bringing Chinese Artists To...

Music Business Worldwide reports: "Tencent Music Entertainment has forged an alliance with US music media brand Billboard to promote the development of Chinese music...