CASABLANCA MEDIA PUBLISHING TO REPRESENT FOX MUSIC PUBLISHING IN CANADA Los Angeles, California -- Casablanca Media Publishing Inc., Canada's largest independent music publisher, has formalized an greement with Fox Music Publishing to sub-publish the extensive Fox Music catalogs in Canada. Fox Music is a film and television music powerhouse with music from today's leading television series including The Simpsons, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, 24, and the X-Files, not to mention countless screen favorites such as TITANIC, BRAVEHEART, and the newly released hit film, X2: X-MEN UNITED. Fox also controls decades of great masters from the rich history of 20th Century Fox. Mary Jo Mennella, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Fox Music, said "the strength of the Fox Music catalog in film and television requires special hands-on attention. We are delighted to have Casablanca Media working on our behalf. They have demonstrated a strong commitment to aggressively marketing our songs and tracking our broadcast revenues with thorough administration." Ed Glinert, president of Casablanca Media Publishing, commented "we are delighted to have entered into this new relationship with Fox. This is a marvelous catalog that offers numerous opportunities for exploitation in Canada especially given our country's strength in film, television and commercial production. Working in conjunction with Fox Music personnel, we believe we can significantly increase their revenues in Canada." About Fox Music, Inc. The Fox Music catalog has garnered dozens of industry awards since re-building its library in 1987. Residing on the 20th Century Fox studio lot in Los Angeles, the company's publishing arm manages all music created by all News Corp. America production units. Fox Music actively engages in the protection and exploitation of its music copyrights in all media including, but not limited to, theatrical, commercial, print and numerous new media opportunities. The Fox repertoire features the music of the premier composers and songwriters of today such as John Williams, Jerry Goldsmith, James Horner, Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds and Sarah McLachlan, among others. About Casablanca Media Publishing Inc. Casablanca Media Publishing Inc. is a privately held company, owned by Casablanca Media Acquisitions Inc., with offices based in Toronto. Casablanca is Canada's largest independent music publisher, representing several of the largest independent music publishers in the United States and the U.K. Its president, Ed Glinert, has more that 35 years of experience in the entertainment business, as an agent, concert promoter, and, for the last 25 years, as one of the principal entertainment business lawyers in Canada.
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