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Leonardo DiCaprio has an exciting new deal.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaLeonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way Productions has signed a first-look deal with Sony Pictures Entertainment, reuniting the actor with the studio behind his recent hit “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” Appian Way previously produced “The Revenant, “The Wolf of Wall Street,” and “Shutter Island.” It is co-run by Jennifer Davisson.

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterThomas Rhett has signed a worldwide publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music Nashville, it was announced on Aug. 12.

Lizzo is teaming up with Amazon!

Also Read: Lindsey Vonn and Her Dog to Host Amazon Competition Series 'The Pack' Featuring Other Human-Pet Teams“Lizzo is one of the most exciting, creative, joyful artists in the industry, and it is such a pleasure to announce this new deal with her,” Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon Studios, added.

singing career is not.At 83, the legendary Welsh singer has signed a record deal for what appears to be her final album.Shirley, who first sang professionally in 1953, has released 70 albums and sold nearly 140million records.Her new deal with Decca is for an untitled LP which is described as “her grand finale album entirely dedicated to her fans and career”.

Jake Gyllenhaal and Riva Marker’s Nine Stories production banner has signed a first-look deal with New Republic Pictures, the production and financing company run by Brian Oliver and Bradley Fischer. No details of the pact were given but the deal points to an amping up of activity for NRP as it follows a first-look deal signed in July with Cate Blanchett and her Dirty Films banner.

Also Read: Cate Blanchett and Andrew Upton's Dirty Films Sign First-Look With New Republic Pictures“Brian and I have both gotten to know Jake over the years as a powerhouse actor as well as a passionate storyteller with a sharp eye for cinematic voices that can resonate with audiences everywhere,” said Fischer.Oliver added: “When we spoke to him and Riva about their plans for Nine Stories, it was instantly clear that we shared more than just the same taste in material but also a belief in taking

Leonardo DiCaprio has signed a first-look deal with Apple TV to create new series and movies.The deal between The Wolf of Wall Street star’s Appian Way production firm expands their relationship beyond the film Killers of the Flower Moon and the TV series Shining Girls, which he is already producing for the tech giant’s streaming service, according to The Hollywood Reporter.Apple reportedly paid $200 million for Killers of the Flower Moon – a movie which reunites DiCaprio with director Martin

Apple has signed a multi-year, first-look deal with Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way Productions.The deal with Appian Way, which is co-run by Jennifer Davisson, covers both film and TV projects.DiCaprio is already set to star in Martin Scorsese’s film for the streaming service, “Killers of the Flower Moon,” and is a producer on Elisabeth Moss’s upcoming thriller “Shining Girls.”DiCaprio joins a stable of Apple producers including Oprah Winfrey, Idris Elba, Alfonso Cuaron, Julia Louis-Dreyfus,

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorSpotify and Universal Music Group, one of the industry’s three biggest music companies, announced a multiyear global music licensing pact.Under the deal, UMG will “deepen its leading role as an early adopter of future products” on Spotify’s platform and “provide valuable feedback to Spotify’s development team,” the companies said.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorSpotify and Universal Music Group, one of the industry’s three biggest music companies, announced a multiyear global music licensing pact.Under the deal, UMG will “deepen its leading role as an early adopter of future products” on Spotify’s platform and “provide valuable feedback to Spotify’s development team,” the companies said.

Also Read: Joey King to Star in Limited Series Based on Jodi Picoult Novel 'A Spark of Light'On the TV side, King is attached to star in and executive produce a limited series adaptation of Jodi Picoult’s “A Spark of Light” at Sony Pictures Television.

Also Read: Game-Changer: 'Trolls World Tour' Digital Success Pits Universal Against Movie Theaters“For over ten years, Walt has been a key part of the DreamWorks family,” said DreamWorks Animation President Margie Cohn in a statement.

Anthony D'Alessandro Editorial Director/Box Office EditorEXCLUSIVE: Trolls franchise filmmaker Walt Dohrn has inked a multi-year deal with DreamWorks Animation, Deadline has learned.A longtime DreamWorks talent, Dohrn will have an overall first look exclusive deal for original animated projects at the studio along with executive producing, directing, development and supervisory duties on various projects.“For over ten years, Walt has been a key part of the DreamWorks family,” said DreamWorks

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterHit producer WondaGurl, who’s worked with some of the top names in hip-hop and R&B, including Travis Scott, Jay-Z, Drake, Pop Smoke, Rihanna, Bryson Tiller, Lil Uzi Vert and SZA, has signed a global agreement with Sony/ATV Music Publishing, in partnership with Travis Scott’s Cactus Jack Publishing.WondaGurl is among the youngest women to have a production credit on a platinum-selling hip hop album, Jay-Z’s 2013 release “Magna Carta Holy Grail” (she was 16).

With the benefit of hindsight, Alice Ivy was in wonderland when she cut Don’t Sleep.