Paramount Pictures and Warner Music Group announce a multi-year first-look deal to develop and partner on theatrical films based on WMG’s roster of artists and songwriters. The companies say the projects will draw on the lives, catalog, and creative material associated with WMG performers, which includes both classic and contemporary acts. Public descriptions of the partnership highlight a range of marquee music figures in WMG’s catalogue, such as Frank Sinatra, Cher, The Eagles, David Bowie, and other artists and songwriters represented by the label. The deal is positioned as an expansion of Paramount’s music-focused film slate following prior releases and interest in music-centric storytelling. Variety reports that, as of the announcement, there are no specific projects identified as being in development. The agreement is structured as a first-look arrangement, meaning Paramount will have the opportunity to review and pursue proposed film concepts tied to WMG’s assets before they are shopped elsewhere. Terms beyond the headline structure and timing are not detailed in the provided coverage.
Paramount and Warner Music Group sign multi-year first-look deal for theatrical artist-based films
Paramount Pictures and Warner Music Group announce a multi-year first-look deal to develop and partner on theatrical films based on WMG’s roster of artists and songwriters. The companies say the proje...
- Paramount Pictures and Warner Music Group announce a multi-year first-look deal for theatrical films.
- The partnership focuses on movies based on WMG artists and songwriters, drawing from their music and related stories.
- Reports highlight WMG’s roster, including artists such as Frank Sinatra, Cher, The Eagles, and David Bowie.
- Variety says no specific projects are identified as currently in development.
- Coverage frames the deal as further expansion of music-focused film programming.
After the box office success of biopics like "Michael" and concert films like "EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert," Paramount has inked a new deal with Warner Music Group to expand its music programming.
3 months agoParamount Pictures and Warner Music Group have closed a multi-year, first-look deal that will see both companies partnering on theatrical films, drawing on the lives and music of WMG’s roster of artists and songwriters. Warner Music Group catalog is rich including such top-selling and award-winning performers such as Frank Sinatra, Cher, The Eagles, David Bowie, […]
3 months agoGet ready for more music-centric stories on the big screen. Paramount Pictures and Warner Music Group are partnering under a multi-year, first-look deal to produce theatrical films based on the recording label’s vast catalogue of artists and songwriters. There aren’t any projects in development, though WMG’s roster includes legends like David Bowie, Cher, Phil Collins, […]
3 months agoNEW YORK, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount Pictures and Warner Music Group (NASDAQ: WMG) have announced a multi-year, first-look deal. The companies will partner on theatrical films, drawing on the lives and music of WMG's legendary and contemporary roster of iconic artists and...
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