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Slip.stream, a music startup that sells a subscription service for digital creators looking to soundtrack their content, has entered into partnership with Riot Games. The deal will see Slip.stream distributing Sessions: Diana, a new instrumental album from Riot Games’ League Of Legends franchise.

Source: Riot Games Pacts With Soundtracking Service Slip.stream To Distribute Creator-Safe ‘League Of Legends’ Albums – Tubefilter

In its October 2021 StatShot report released December 6, the Association of American Publishers (AAP)  cites total revenues across all categories up 23.1 percent over October 2020, the first year of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. Year-to-date revenues, the AAP reports, were up 13.7 percent at US$13.1 billion.

Source: U.S. Publishing Industry Up 13.7 Percent Year-to-Date

Following suit of its rivals, streamer Peacock said Thursday that most feature films from sister company Universal Filmed Entertainment Group could debut exclusively on Peacock as early as 45 days after their theatrical release. The big caveat: Event pics including next year’s Jurassic World and Minions installments, or Christopher Nolan’s 2023 film, aren’t expected to be part of the 45-day crew.

Source: Universal Movies Could Hit Peacock as Early as 45 Days After Theatrical Release

Blockchain platform provider CurrencyWorks has launched MusicFX.io, a new music NFT platform in partnership with music entrepreneur collective Crown & Ace. CurrencyWorks has already established platforms to serve the growing demand for digital token services and collectibles including film-focused  VUELE and Motoclub, a digital automotive collectibles site.

Source: Music NFT platform MusicFx launches with country star Parker McCollom – Hypebot

Brian Grazer and Ron Howard’s Imagine will enter the podcast space thanks to an expansive audio slate deal with iHeartMedia. “We couldn’t be more excited to have iHeart as our partner as we launch the Imagine brand into the audio space,” said Wilkes. “Audio has proven to be a fantastic incubator and engine for IP development and… we’re incredibly well positioned to enter the category.”

Source: Imagine Launches Audio Division With iHeartMedia Podcast Slate Deal (EXCLUSIVE)

The major record companies still dominate Spotify, but that dominance is lessening as the market share of DIY artists and (non-Merlin) indies grows. But what about the other way around? Do the majors rely more or less on Spotify’s payouts than they used to?

Source: Major record companies are losing market share on Spotify. But Spotify is gaining market share in Warner’s own revenues.

These digital artifacts are supposed to provide an exclusive experience of solo ownership, something that doesn’t exist in fandom spaces where thousands or even millions of people can have the same album, jersey, or saved photos on their phones. But here’s the thing: The digital asset you purchase isn’t actually unique on its own. It’s basically an expensive receipt, a glorified proof of purchase.

Source: NFTs are disrupting collector culture. But fans aren’t buying it.

Third Act introduced an NFT marketplace specifically for theatre and was a first for the theatre industry. The company’s initial collection, released in June of 2021, featured digital collectibles from the Stellar Original production, Herding Cats. Third Act has marked yet another first for the industry, with the release of its new collection in collaboration with Brian Stokes Mitchell.

Source: Theatre’s First NFT – Third Act Launches New NFT Collection With Brian Stokes Mitchell

News from the World Health Organization that a new coronavirus variant, dubbed Omicron, discovered in southern Africa, was a “variant of concern” has hit the global entertainment industry with a sickening sense of déjà vu. There are serious concerns that public fears over Omicron could prove a major blow to holiday returns.

Source: Omicron Fears Shake Global Film, TV Industry as Countries Tighten Restrictions

Daniel Ek convinced labels and artists to stream their songs on Spotify, reviving the flatlining music industry. Now, after amassing a $4.4 billion fortune, he’s opening his superstreamer to storytelling, live talk and a new breed of audio creators in a bid to own the world’s digital eardrums.

Source: Spotify Has Plans To Move Beyond Music And Become The Instagram And TikTok Of Audio