Music publishing company Kobalt has secured a new publishing partnership with India-based independent distribution and services platform Madverse Music. As per the agreement, Kobalt will provide Madverse’s community of songwriters, composers, and producers with global publishing administration, including royalty collection, enhanced metadata accuracy, and expanded sync opportunities across more than 180 territories.

Pictured (l. to r.): Madverse Music's Rohan Nesho Jain and Kobalt's Simon Moor...

Atlantic Screen Group (ASG) has secured up to $30 million in funding from private investment firm Corrum Capital. ASG said the investment will enable the London-based company "to continue its strategic acquisition of film and television scores, while also providing additional capital for the acquisition of new music publishing catalogues." “Atlantic Screen Group has built an exceptional track record in acquiring and managing high-quality music and film assets. We’re proud to support their conti...

Cutting Edge Group, an investor in and manager of media music rights, has acquired the music catalogue of composer John Paesano, in a deal that includes scores from franchises such as the 'Maze Runner' trilogy, 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes', 'Invincible', and Marvel’s 'Daredevil'. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. “I've been incredibly fortunate to come up in this business surrounded by great composers, directors, producers, and executives," said Paesano. "I learned the craft by d...