MUMBAI: Warner/Chappell Music, the publishing arm of Warner Music Group Corp., has announced an extension of its sub-publishing agreement with Disney Music Publishing.
Under the agreement, Warner/Chappell will continue to administer the rights to more than 10,000 titles in the Disney music catalog, as well as the company‘s future film and television releases, across most major markets in Europe and South America, states an official release.
The agreement includes all classic and contemporary Disney compositions originating within The Walt Disney Company‘s business units, including: animated feature films Cars, Toy Story, The Lion King, Aladdin, among others; live action feature films Pirates of the Caribbean, The Chronicles of Narnia; animated and live action television Grey‘s Anatomy, Desperate Housewives; Walt Disney Records; The Disney Channel‘s High School Musical, Cheetah Girls; theme parks and various Disney-related ventures.
In making the announcement Warner/Chappell Music Chairman and CEO Richard Blackstone said, "We are very proud to continue our successful relationship with Disney Music Publishing and its celebrated catalog of compositions ranging from those embodied in iconic Disney animated films to popular culture‘s most recognizable current television programs. In particular, I am hopeful that our new digital licensing initiatives will yield a substantial benefit to this wonderful catalog."
"Our association with Warner/Chappell has been a successful one, and we look forward to continuing to work with them to expand the reach of Disney‘s catalog. We share Warner/Chappell‘s commitment to finding innovative ways for audiences to enjoy our songs, whether they are Disney classics or contemporary hits," added Disney Music Publishing senior vice president Julie Enzer.
