Film, TV + Media

With an unparalleled roster and iconic catalogue of over three million songs, UMPG has the industry’s premiere global creative and synchronization team.  We connect the best music to film, tv, advertising, stage, video games and digital content.

From emerging artists and songwriters to global superstars, we create opportunities for our talented writers to include worldwide sync placements, networking opportunities with studios and music supervisors, and facilitating original music creation for projects. With a deep knowledge of the UMPG catalog our music experts provide a personal service and advanced tools to help you easily find and license the perfect track for your project within the scope of your budget.

We provide free music supervision, including song searches, creative and licensing services, as well as one stop solutions. For more information, you can visit our Music Search. Or to request a license for a song, go to our Request License Quote page or email umpg.licensing@umusic.com.  Check out some examples of recent synchs we’ve licensed for major advertisers, films, trailers, games and more below.

New Order "Blue Monday" soundtracks Wonder Woman 1984 trailer

Warner Brothers have released the first trailer for Wonder Woman’s next big screen adventure - Wonder Woman 1984, with Gal Gadot returning in the title role. Set in the 1980’s, our superhero faces two new foes – Max Lord and The Cheetah.

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UMPG syncs for Charlie's Angels

The freshly rebooted Charlie’s Angels movie, directed by Elizabeth Banks, features 11 tracks from Universal Music Publishing writers, including six from Ariana Grande. In Banks’ bold vision, Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott and Ella Balinska are working for the mysterious Charles Townsend, whose security agency has expanded internationally. With the world’s smartest, bravest, and most highly trained women all over the globe - there are now teams of Angels taking on the toughest jobs everywhere.

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Limp Bizkit for CarMax

Limp Bizkit’s “Nookie” features in a humorous campaign for used car retailer CarMax. The commercial, created by The Martin agency, shows a long-suffering Mom whose car CD player is stuck playing Limp Bizkit on repeat, much to the bemusement of passers-by.

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Smirnoff "Infamous Since 1864" campaign

Smirnoff’s new global ad campaign celebrates the brand’s 155 year legacy by celebrating the drink’s dramatic history. The 60 second commercial shows the iconic vodka being smuggled out of Russia, through Europe and into America, and is shot in the style of a historical thriller.

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UMPG syncs for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

Universal Music Publishing Group has 15 songs featured in Quentin Tarantino’s ninth movie Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, including tracks from legendary writers such as Otis Redding, Paul Simon, Neil Diamond and more.

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Linkin Park cover for Magic: The Gathering

A cinematic cover of Linkin Park’s “In The End” provides the soundtrack to the commercial for the latest release of cult collectable card game Magic: The Gathering. The cover version features Jung Youth & Fleurie and was produced by Tommee Profitt. It turns Linkin Park’s iconic rock anthem into a haunting, melancholy soundscape which works powerfully with the ad’s visuals.

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UMPG syncs for Captain Marvel

Several gems from the Universal Music Publishing catalog are featured in the mega blockbuster film Captain Marvel. Based on the Marvel comics character Carol Danvers, the movie tells the story of an extraterrestrial warrior who becomes embroiled in a battle between her people and the evil Skrulls. The film stars Brie Larson as Danvers, along with Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn and more.

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UMPG Syncs for Super Bowl LIII

Universal Music Publishing Group was well represented during Superbowl LIII on 3rd February at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta - with syncs in commercials for NFL, Pepsi, Stella Artois and more, plus UMPG artists Maroon 5 performing a selection of their hits at the halftime show.

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Billie Eilish for Apple’s Holiday commercial

Apple’s latest Holiday commercial features “come out and play” - a song co-written and performed by new UMPG signing Billie Eilish especially for the ad. The animated spot follows a girl working on a creative project on her Mac but keeping her work hidden away in a box, until one day her dog knocks open the window and all her papers fly out into the street. When people outside pick up the pieces of her work, they all smile – portraying the message of the ad: “have you ever made something wonderful but were too afraid to share it?”

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