DreamWorks Animation has signed an exclusive, worldwide music publishing administration deal with Rondor Music International, a subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG).
DreamWorks Animation and Rondor will collaborate on a number of creative initiatives, which include opportunities for Rondor and UMPG writers and artists to contribute music to DreamWorks Animation productions.
The long-term deal includes the entire DreamWorks Animation music catalogue created over the past two decades, as well as music included in future DreamWorks Animation films, television programs and live entertainment properties.
“We couldn’t be more thrilled to embark on this new relationship with DreamWorks Animation,” said Lance Freed, president of Rondor Music.
“DreamWorks consistently finds new and exciting ways to create the best in high quality family entertainment and connect it with a global audience. This is a remarkable opportunity for our writers and artists to be involved with those compelling productions ”
DreamWorks Animation is celebrating its 20th Anniversary in high quality CG animated feature films, televisions specials and series, and live entertainment – two decades in which it has created properties such as Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, How To Train Your Dragon, Puss In Boots and The Croods.Music Business Worldwide