Ikonick Signs NFT Licensing Deal With Bravado, Universal Music Group’s Merchandise Unit (EXCLUSIVE)

here.“Megan was instrumental in the success of Blacklist and we are elated she will continue to be an integral member of the Sony family,” Jeff Frost, president of Sony Pictures Television, said. “Megan’s artistic prowess and vision is extremely complimentary to our creative focus and direction and we’re very excited about developing new projects with her.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorUniversal Music Group and Snap announced a multiyear global agreement that will let Snapchat’s users incorporate UMG’s catalog of recorded music and content into creative tools, including Sounds on Snapchat and augmented reality Lenses.Under the terms of the deal, UMG’s entire recorded music catalog is available on a global basis in Snapchat’s Sounds tool, including search and curated playlists.

Chris Willman Music WriterIn a nearly three-hour presentation Wednesday morning, Pershing Square Capital founder Bill Ackman made his love for the music business — and the reasons for setting his sights on Universal Music Group — clear, saying, “I can’t think of an asset I’m more confident in being consumed over time.

Mónica Marie Zorrilla “A Teacher” creator, writer, director and executive producer Hannah Fidell has signed a first-look deal with FX Productions.

UPDATED: Alamo Records, the label imprint run by industry veteran Todd Moscowitz, is leaving its joint venture partnership at Universal Music Group for Sony Music Entertainment.SME today announced that it has acquired a majority stake in Alamo, which is home to such acts as Rod Wave, Blackbear and Lil Mosey. Moscowitz, a former top executive at Warner Bros.

French media giant Vivendi has reached a deal to sell a 10% stake in Universal Music Group to hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square in a deal that values the music company at more than $42 billion.

Ellise Shafer administratorVivendi has reached a deal with Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square to sell a 10% stake in Universal Music Group, a transaction that values the world’s largest music company at $40 billion.Vivendi said Sunday that the agreement would be finalized no later than Sept. 15.

Emilio Mayorga Spain’s Mago Production will produce the animated TV series “Polinopolis” in co-production with France’s Godo Films and Mexico’s Apapacho Films. Barcelona-based Goldbee will handle international sales.Also co-producing are public broadcasters TVE and TVC in  Spain, as well as Argentine state kids channel Pakapaka, and the Catalan Institute of Cultural Companies (ICEC).

th Century Studios, said in a statement. “They bring an incredible depth of experience making smart, hilarious films and their passion for fresh filmmaking voices aligns perfectly with our vision here at 20th.”“We’re beyond excited to have found a home in 20th Century Studios and to be working with an incredible team who fundamentally believes in what we’re doing at Gloria Sanchez,” Ferrell and Elbaum added.

She's already a judge on Britain's Got Talent, and now Alesha Dixon will be heading Down Under to take part in the Australian version of the talent show.The mum-of-two, who previously launched a gender-neutral children's clothing collection, bagged the reported six-figure deal after her pal Amanda turned down the job. Negotiations with Amanda, 50, began earlier this year after bosses heard she was the star of Britain's Got Talent.

In January, Apple bought Heder’s film “CODA” for a record-breaking $25 million after an intense bidding war. Heder wrote and directed the drama about a teen girl who is the only hearing person in her deaf family and is stuck keeping their fishing business afloat. It starred Emilia Jones, Troy Kotsur, Ferdia Walsh-Peelo, Daniel Durant, Amy Forsyth, Kevin Chapman and Oscar winner Marlee Matlin.

Chris Willman Music WriterAfter he initially announced plans to release his debut album independently, singer-songwriter Sam Williams has signed with Universal Music Group Nashville, the company is announcing today. The 24-year-old son of country icon Hank Williams Jr.

Amazon Studios has closed an exclusive first look television and feature film deal with actress and producer Lili Reinhart and her production banner Small Victory Productions. Under the pact, Reinhart and her producing partner Catherine Hagedorn will develop original and adapted content for film and television.

Jon Burlingame With today’s release of Ludovico Einaudi’s “Cinema,” Universal Music Group confirms its status as one of the world’s most soundtrack-friendly music companies.Music by Einaudi, the Italian composer and pianist, was featured in recent Oscar winners “Nomadland” and”The Father.” “Cinema” collects 28 pieces featured in those films and such earlier projects as “The Water Diviner,” “The Intouchables” and the miniseries “Doctor Zhivago.”Each of the last seven Academy Award winners for