Voltage Pictures Acquires Global Rights To ‘The Sicilian’ With Megan Fox, Iain Glen & More

Voltage Pictures

EXCLUSIVE: Voltage Pictures has taken worldwide rights to The Sicilian, an action thriller led by Another Simple Favor‘s Michele Morrone, Riff Raff‘s Emanuela Postacchini, Transformers‘ Megan Fox and Game of Thrones’ Iain Glen. Swedish filmmaker Amir […]

Anthem Music Publishing Acquires Song Catalog of Marty Robbins

Anthem Music Publishing acquires Marty Robbins catalog

Photo Credit: Marty Robbins for Bishop M. Sykes & Associates Anthem Music Publishing announces the acquisition of legendary Country and Western singer-songwriter Marty Robbins’ song catalog. Anthem Music Publishing has acquired the catalog of songs […]

Concord’s Film and TV Unit Acquires RKO

Concord acquires RKO

Photo Credit: Concord Originals + RKO Pictures Concord Originals acquires RKO, the film studio behind such classic films as ‘King Kong,’ ‘Citizen Kane,’ ‘It’s a Wonderful Life,’ and more. Concord Originals, the film and TV […]

Primary Wave Acquires Artist Royalties of The Cars

Primary Wave artist royalties the cars deal

Photo Credit: The Cars by E.J. Camp Primary Wave Music announces a royalty deal with The Cars. This deal comes less than a year after partnering with the Estate of Ric Ocasek on his publishing […]

Live Nation Acquires SD Concerts to Enter Dominican Republic

Live Nation Dominican Republic SD Concerts

Photo Credit: Robin Canfield Live Nation expands its presence in Latin America through the acquisition of the Dominican Republic’s SD Concerts, a rising force in Central and South America. Live Nation announces the acquisition of […]

Concord Officially Acquires Broadway Licensing Global (BLG)

Concord acquires Broadway Licensing Global

Concord has officially acquired Broadway Licensing Global (BLG). Photo Credit: Erik Mclean Concord has officially acquired self-described “global leader in theatrical licensing and distribution” Broadway Licensing Global (BLG). The acquisition-minded Concord reached out with word […]

Create Music Group Acquires Monstercat, Canada’s Flagship Electronic Music Label

Create Music Group Acquires Monstercat, Canada’s Flagship Electronic Music Label

A new heavyweight alliance has formed at the heart of the electronic label ecosystem after Create Music Group acquired Canadian independent dance music powerhouse Monstercat. The deal marks one of the most high-impact mergers the […]

Create Music Acquires Monstercat—Adding Another Indie Label

Create Music acquires Monstercat label

Photo Credit: Kadyn Pierce Create Music Group has acquired Canadian independent label Monstercat—tacking on yet another indie label to its portfolio. The move closely follows the acquisition of !K7 and Deadmau5’s catalog. Monstercat has staff […]

Vice Acquires ‘McMafia’ Producer Cuba Pictures From Curtis Brown

(L-R) Nick Marston, Dixie Linder, Jamie Hall

EXCLUSIVE: Vice Media has bought Cuba Pictures from UTA-owned literary and talent agency Curtis Brown. Cuba is one of the UK’s most established drama producers. The London-based outfit’s series include McMafia, Jonathan Strange and Mr […]

Live Nation Acquires Japan’s Hayashi International Promotions

Hayashi International Promotions

Hayashi International Promotions head Kaori Hayashi, whose company has sold to Live Nation. Photo Credit: Live Nation Live Nation’s aggressive international buildout has officially reached Japan, where the promoter has acquired Hayashi International Promotions (HIP). […]

Vobile Officially Acquires Pex, Targets Audio Buildout

Vobile Pex acquisition

Vobile has officially announced a Pex buyout deal. Photo Credit: Pex Self-described IP protection, monetization, and marketing specialist Vobile has officially acquired Pex. Santa Clara-headquartered Vobile confirmed the buyout in a brief release today. Founded […]