Film, TV & Media

Universal Music Publishing’s Film & TV Department creates opportunities for and licenses our catalogue of songs to film, television, advertising, computer games and stage productions: what is often referred to as ‘synchronisation’. We work closely with each writer to support their creative endeavours and both promote and protect their music at every stage of their career. The UK office has a 12 strong Film & TV team working alongside similar specialist departments in our offices around the world. Covering everything from a song’s first play on UK TV to a major US hit series or scoring original film music, we always treat every use of our artists’ music with equal importance.

Ritz Crackers use bespoke re-record of Irving Berlin’s 'Puttin' On The Ritz'

Ritz Crackers have unveiled a brand new campaign launching their latest product, 'Ritz Crisp & Thin', a baked savoury snack designed to “shake up snaking”.

The glitzy, dancing film features a bespoke re-recorded version of Irving Berlin’s timeless classic ‘Puttin’ On The Ritz’, with Grammy-award winning UMPG artist Gregory Porter bringing his trademark soul and grace to the new track.

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Imagine Dragons in 'Me and Earl and the Dying Girl' trailer

'Me and Earl and the Dying Girl' is the story of perennial layabout Greg Gaines (Thomas Mann), who wiles away his time making lo-fi parodies of art-house films with his best friend Earl (Ronald Cyler II). This is until Greg’s overbearing mother (Connie Britton) forces him to visit his terminally ill classmate Rachel (Olivia Cooke), a girl he barely knows. They hit it off as Greg’s monotone humour keeps her entertained.

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Shaun the Sheep Movie

M People, George Thororgood, Foo Fighters and more featured in Shaun the Sheep Movie. The film was made by Aardman Animations who created Wallace and Gromit and Chicken Run.

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