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Warner Chappell Music has signed a deal to manage Electronic Arts' music library. One of the world's largest gaming companies, Electronic Arts is home to titles such as The Sims, Medal of Honor, Madden NFL, and Apex Legends.
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Steve Schnur, Executive Officer and President of Music at EA Worldwide, said of the deal: “Warner Chappell Music is more than just a music publishing giant. They are a visionary group of global experts who understand that video games will play a key role in the future of music itself. Karianne and Guy have trusted EA Music from the beginning, and the management of our music catalog is now in the best possible hands, and we're excited about this partnership. I look forward to the opportunities it will create for the field.”
“Steve [Schnur] I have known them for over 20 years and we have collaborated on countless amazing projects,” added Karianne Marshall, co-chair and chief operating officer of WCM. “He and his team are best in class. It's great to be working together again to curate their catalog and promote further opportunities for their songs.”
Rich Robinson, Executive Vice President of Global Sync and Media Original Music at WCM, added: “Video games have long been central to pop culture, and many of them have a very cinematic nature, allowing us to take ideas to the big screen. Music has always been a cornerstone of EA's storytelling. , this partnership not only expands on the great scores they already have, but opens the door for us to connect them with our own talented storytellers – songwriters – to shape future stories. ”
News of the deal with EA comes after a number of recent deals with Warner Chappell, including deals with Dua Lipa and her company Radical22, Teddy Swims, and Maeta.