Cutting Edge Media Music, a division of a firm that has provided music services for films, TV series and video games including John Wick, Stranger Things and Red Dead Redemption, has secured 100 million in new financing.
Nashville-based Pinnacle Financial Partners, which already had a relationship with Cutting Edge, led a consortium of financial backers.
Cemm, a division of the London-based Cutting Edge Group, is a financing and investment company focused on music for film, television, video games and other areas. Its parent company handles music publishing, record label and music services for films, TV shows, musical theatre productions and video games.
“I look forward to our partnership with Pinnacle to help give the next wave of film and TV composers the opportunity to monetize their catalogues,” Cutting Edge Group CEO Philip Moross said in a press release.
Andy Moats, the director of music, sports and entertainment for Pinnacle, said Cemm...
Nashville-based Pinnacle Financial Partners, which already had a relationship with Cutting Edge, led a consortium of financial backers.
Cemm, a division of the London-based Cutting Edge Group, is a financing and investment company focused on music for film, television, video games and other areas. Its parent company handles music publishing, record label and music services for films, TV shows, musical theatre productions and video games.
“I look forward to our partnership with Pinnacle to help give the next wave of film and TV composers the opportunity to monetize their catalogues,” Cutting Edge Group CEO Philip Moross said in a press release.
Andy Moats, the director of music, sports and entertainment for Pinnacle, said Cemm...
- 2/14/2023
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Cutting Edge Media Music has inked a slate partnership deal with Asbury Park Pictures, which will see it fund five of the company’s films, in exchange for the corresponding original music publishing rights. Cutting Edge’s latest deal comes on the heels of its successful, multi-year slate partnership deal with Thunder Road, of which Asbury Park is an expansion launched by Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee.
The first films under Cemm’s new deal with Asbury Park Pictures are Sophia Banks’ action-thriller Black Site, starring Jason Clarke, Michelle Monaghan and Jai Courtney, which will be released via Redbox Entertainment on April 29, and the Nelms Brothers’ action-thriller Red Right Hand, starring Orlando Bloom and Andie McDowell, which is currently in production and will also be distributed by Redbox.
“We at Cutting Edge continue to invest with standout creatives and producers in Hollywood,” said Cutting Edge Group CEO, Philip Moross.
The first films under Cemm’s new deal with Asbury Park Pictures are Sophia Banks’ action-thriller Black Site, starring Jason Clarke, Michelle Monaghan and Jai Courtney, which will be released via Redbox Entertainment on April 29, and the Nelms Brothers’ action-thriller Red Right Hand, starring Orlando Bloom and Andie McDowell, which is currently in production and will also be distributed by Redbox.
“We at Cutting Edge continue to invest with standout creatives and producers in Hollywood,” said Cutting Edge Group CEO, Philip Moross.
- 5/2/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Elvis Duran Group media strategist Steven Levine is making the leap to the West Coast, where he will serve as an executive producer and talent coordinator for the Cutting Edge Group’s new episodic, hour-long TV show format based on the 12on12 music brand. Duran, the syndicated iHeartRadio personality, will host the show. Levine has been working with Duran, who broadcasts out of New York’s Z-100, since 2011.
The concept of 12on12 is an exciting new take on exploring the musical DNA of a celebrity act, with Duran highlighting the genesis of a musician’s evolution through examination of twelve songs that mean the most to them. The show will feature surprise guests, performances and interactions with each act – Demi Lovato, Nick Jonas, Sam Smith, Logic, Niall Horan and Fall Out Boy are already in the mix — presented along with a vinyl record of “twelve seminal songs” complete with customized artwork.
The concept of 12on12 is an exciting new take on exploring the musical DNA of a celebrity act, with Duran highlighting the genesis of a musician’s evolution through examination of twelve songs that mean the most to them. The show will feature surprise guests, performances and interactions with each act – Demi Lovato, Nick Jonas, Sam Smith, Logic, Niall Horan and Fall Out Boy are already in the mix — presented along with a vinyl record of “twelve seminal songs” complete with customized artwork.
- 4/9/2018
- by Michele Amabile Angermiller
- Variety Film + TV
Music financier Cutting Edge Group and investment arm Conduct has invested in six new films to bolster the growing music rights division.
The slate includes: Everest (pictured), Message From The King, Dirty Grandpa, November Criminals, Unlocked and Army Of One.
“It was a very productive Cannes for us this year and we’re excited about the quality and talent associated with these films” said Conduct managing director James Gibb.
“We’re also not done with at least another six deals in the works and more beyond that.”
Under the leadership of CEO Philip Moross, Cutting Edge Group recently renewed its slate deal with Basil Iwanyk’s Thunder Road Pictures and closed a 12-film deal with Brian Oliver’s Cross Creek Pictures.
The company seeks to invest in a handful of A-list producers on film deals and around 25 single titles a year against the use of music rights.
The slate includes: Everest (pictured), Message From The King, Dirty Grandpa, November Criminals, Unlocked and Army Of One.
“It was a very productive Cannes for us this year and we’re excited about the quality and talent associated with these films” said Conduct managing director James Gibb.
“We’re also not done with at least another six deals in the works and more beyond that.”
Under the leadership of CEO Philip Moross, Cutting Edge Group recently renewed its slate deal with Basil Iwanyk’s Thunder Road Pictures and closed a 12-film deal with Brian Oliver’s Cross Creek Pictures.
The company seeks to invest in a handful of A-list producers on film deals and around 25 single titles a year against the use of music rights.
- 6/11/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Thunder Road Pictures has extended its deal with music financier Cutting Edge Group and Ceg’s investment arm, Conduct, for an additional five films.
In exchange for future music rights, Conduct will advance Thunder Road funds to enable the company to develop and expand their current slate of films in development.
“We are delighted to recommence our deal with the Cutting Edge Group and Conduct team,” said Thunder Road Pictures principal Basil Iwanyk.
“Their initial investment into Thunder Road was essential in building a terrific slate of film projects, including Sicario and John Wick, the former being in competition this year at the Cannes Film Festival.”
Cutting Edge Group CEO Philip Moross said, “Thunder Road Pictures is a premier production company and a great partner to be in business with. We look forward to working with Basil and his team for many years to come.”
Thunder Road Pictures’ upcoming slate includes $30m action thriller 3 Seconds starring [link=nm...
In exchange for future music rights, Conduct will advance Thunder Road funds to enable the company to develop and expand their current slate of films in development.
“We are delighted to recommence our deal with the Cutting Edge Group and Conduct team,” said Thunder Road Pictures principal Basil Iwanyk.
“Their initial investment into Thunder Road was essential in building a terrific slate of film projects, including Sicario and John Wick, the former being in competition this year at the Cannes Film Festival.”
Cutting Edge Group CEO Philip Moross said, “Thunder Road Pictures is a premier production company and a great partner to be in business with. We look forward to working with Basil and his team for many years to come.”
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- 5/14/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Air-Edel Associates, co-founded by legendary Beatles producer George Martin, has parted ways with its parent company, the Cutting Edge Group, in a buyout led by Air-Edel managing director Maggie Rodford and backed by an investor group led by Robert Cope.
Founded by Martin and Herman Edel in 1969, Air-Edel began by managing and representing composers for film, TV and commercials. In 1991, it bought its own studios, Air-Edel Recording Studios, growing into a music supervision, management and publishing company. It was bought in 2007 by Ceg, one of leading international music financier and services providers, working directly with film and TV studios, independent producers, and global brands.
Air-Edel provided music services to such recent films as Birdman, The Boxtrolls and the upcoming Paddington and represents film composers including Dario Marianelli (The Boxtrolls) and Patrick Doyle (Cinderella). Projects engineered or mixed at Air-Edel Recording Studios include Mr. Turner and Jack Ryan.
“This deal is a friendly divestment,...
Founded by Martin and Herman Edel in 1969, Air-Edel began by managing and representing composers for film, TV and commercials. In 1991, it bought its own studios, Air-Edel Recording Studios, growing into a music supervision, management and publishing company. It was bought in 2007 by Ceg, one of leading international music financier and services providers, working directly with film and TV studios, independent producers, and global brands.
Air-Edel provided music services to such recent films as Birdman, The Boxtrolls and the upcoming Paddington and represents film composers including Dario Marianelli (The Boxtrolls) and Patrick Doyle (Cinderella). Projects engineered or mixed at Air-Edel Recording Studios include Mr. Turner and Jack Ryan.
“This deal is a friendly divestment,...
- 1/15/2015
- by The Deadline Team
- Deadline
Cutting Edge Group (Ceg) subsidiary Air-Edel Associates Ltd has completed negotiations to split away via a management buyout.
Ceg, one of the leading international film music financier and services providers, bought composer and music supervision company Air-Edel in 2007.
Longstanding Air-Edel managing director Maggie Rodford (pictured, at left), backed by an investor group led by Robert Cope, will now return the company to its independent roots as it was when it was founded by Sir George Martin and Herman Edel.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Air-Edel was founded in 1969 with an initial focus on managing and representing composers writing music for commercials.
In the early 1980s, the company expanded its operations to film and TV and then into games and theatre. The company bought its own recording studios in 1991 and today represents composers on a worldwide basis as well as managing a strong publishing catalogue.
“This deal is a friendly divestment, one that’s...
Ceg, one of the leading international film music financier and services providers, bought composer and music supervision company Air-Edel in 2007.
Longstanding Air-Edel managing director Maggie Rodford (pictured, at left), backed by an investor group led by Robert Cope, will now return the company to its independent roots as it was when it was founded by Sir George Martin and Herman Edel.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Air-Edel was founded in 1969 with an initial focus on managing and representing composers writing music for commercials.
In the early 1980s, the company expanded its operations to film and TV and then into games and theatre. The company bought its own recording studios in 1991 and today represents composers on a worldwide basis as well as managing a strong publishing catalogue.
“This deal is a friendly divestment, one that’s...
- 1/15/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
In baseball, it’s three strikes and you’re out, but in France, three strikes is just another day in the country that has perfected the protest. Seven unions called for nationwide strikes May 15, and executives still making their way to Cannes found that flights were delayed or canceled across France. Skeleton crews were manning the towers at airports from Paris to Nice, and European air control warned of “extensive delays” across the country, leaving late travelers who had planned to arrive on the second day of the festival stranded. Photos: The Scene at Cannes 2014 Philip Moross, CEO of music-rights
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- 5/15/2014
- by Rhonda Richford, Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The second poster is in for Weinstein Co's Song for Marion (a.k.a. Unfinished Song) romantic dramedy starring Terence Stamp, Vanessa Redgrave and Gemma Arterton. The film opens June 21st, 2013 and looks like a heartwarming journey from director and scribe Paul Andrew Williams. The film's produced by Ken Marshall and Philip Moross and is a wonderfully, heart-warming story of a loving marriage between grumpy pensioner Arthur (Terence Stamp) and the ever-cheerful Marion (Vanessa Redgrave).
- 3/8/2013
- Upcoming-Movies.com
The second poster is in for Weinstein Co's Song for Marion (a.k.a. Unfinished Song) romantic dramedy starring Terence Stamp, Vanessa Redgrave and Gemma Arterton. The film opens June 21st, 2013 and looks like a heartwarming journey from director and scribe Paul Andrew Williams. The film's produced by Ken Marshall and Philip Moross and is a wonderfully, heart-warming story of a loving marriage between grumpy pensioner Arthur (Terence Stamp) and the ever-cheerful Marion (Vanessa Redgrave).
- 3/8/2013
- Upcoming-Movies.com
HollywoodNews.com: The Weinstein Company (TWC) acquired U.S. distribution rights, along with Pan Asian TV rights, to Paul Andrew Williams’ feature film Song For Marion starring Terence Stamp (The Adventures Of Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert), Gemma Arterton (Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time), Academy Award® winner Vanessa Redgrave (Coriolanus) and Christopher Eccleston (Shallow Grave). Written and directed by Paul Andrew Williams (London To Brighton), the feature was produced by Philip Moross from Coolmore Productions and Ken Marshall from Steel Mill Pictures. The acquisition was announced today by TWC Co-Chairman Harvey Weinstein and VP, Acquisitions and Co-Productions, Negeen Yazdi.
Shot in England’s County Durham with great support from the community, Song For Marion is a London-set comedic drama, about grumpy pensioner Arthur (Terence Stamp) who is reluctantly inspired by his beloved wife Marion (Vanessa Redgrave) to join a highly unconventional local choir. At odds with his son...
Shot in England’s County Durham with great support from the community, Song For Marion is a London-set comedic drama, about grumpy pensioner Arthur (Terence Stamp) who is reluctantly inspired by his beloved wife Marion (Vanessa Redgrave) to join a highly unconventional local choir. At odds with his son...
- 11/7/2011
- by Josh Abraham
- Hollywoodnews.com
The Weinstein Company (TWC) acquired U.S. distribution rights, along with Pan Asian TV rights, to Paul Andrew Williams' feature film Song for Marion , starring Terence Stamp, Gemma Arterton, Academy Award winner Vanessa Redgrave and Christopher Eccleston. Written and directed by Paul Andrew Williams ( London to Brighton ), the feature was produced by Philip Moross from Coolmore Productions and Ken Marshall from Steel Mill Pictures. The acquisition was announced today by TWC Co-Chairman Harvey Weinstein and VP, Acquisitions and Co-Productions, Negeen Yazdi. Shot in England's County Durham with great support from the community, Song for Marion is a London-set comedic drama, about grumpy pensioner Arthur (Stamp) who is reluctantly inspired by his beloved wife Marion (Redgrave) to...
- 11/7/2011
- Comingsoon.net
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