Capitol Music Group In The News

Four new biopics about The Beatles to be made by Director Sam Mendes, Sony Pictures

Sony Pictures promises a ‘groundbreaking’ and ‘epic cinematic experience’

Major labels’ $1bn copyright win against Cox Communications overturned on appeal

A federal appeals court in Virginia has overturned a 2019 verdict against Cox Communications

Universal inks strategic partnership to develop a ‘Music City’ in the Middle East – featuring the first Capitol Studios outside of Hollywood

UMG strikes partners with UAE-based DGMC to build "the Middle East’s first-ever Music City'

From Warner’s best-ever quarter to Spotify’s $9bn payout to the music industry… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Up

The five biggest stories to hit our headlines over the past seven days…

Tom March appointed Chairman & CEO of Capitol Music Group, Lillia Parsa named Co-President

News was announced by Interscope Geffen A&M Records (IGA) Chairman & CEO John Janick, to whom March reports

Michelle Jubelirer exits as Chair & CEO of Capitol Music Group

Executive was promoted to Chair & CEO of Capitol Music Group in 2021

Big change at Universal Music Group: John Janick and Monte Lipman to head up newly-restructured label groups in the US

Both key executives increase responsibilities at UMG

Universal Music unveils ‘UMusicLift’ hub for music startups

UMusicLift will support “the next generation of diverse, music-related startups and entrepreneurs who aim to accelerate the next wave of digital transformation”