MUMBAI: The Universal Music Group (UMG) will market and distribute Disney Music products in both the physical and digital formats in China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand, effective immediately. India will be included in the agreement, with effect from October, says a report in Hollywood reporter.
UMG International Asia-Pacific region president Max Hole was reported to have stated, “Disney artists and music create excitement wherever they go, and Asia is no exception. We are pleased to partner with the Disney Music Group in Asia, and our team throughout the region is looking forward to spreading the excitement even farther.”Walt Disney Records, executive VP and GM, David Agnew added, “We are pleased to expand our excellent business relationship with UMG into the Asian marketplace and feel confident that we will do great things together there.”
According to the Hollywood reporter, EMI was Disney’s previous licensee in the region. EMI is understood to retain the Disney catalog business in the UK and Europe, including the best-selling “High School Musical” albums, and other projects, including “Camp Rock.” EMI continues to serve as licensee for Disney and Hollywood in Australia and New Zealand.
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EMI also has a nonexclusive relationship with Hollywood Records for Europe, covering releases by Plain White T’s and Jesse McCartney.
