Podster to translate “This is History” in Five Territories and Five Languages Around the World

July 16, 2024 – Sony Music’s Global Podcast Division today announced that it will join forces with Podster to bring the renowned history podcast ‘This is History: A Dynasty to Die For’ into new territories and five new languages, including Danish, Swedish, Finnish and more. The adaptation will help the show reach new audiences across Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway and the Netherlands. 

This is History: A Dynasty to Die For is hosted by award-winning historian and author Dan Jones. The podcast delves into the dramatic and scandalous lives of the Plantagenet family. They can be categorised as one of the most infamous royal families in European history and their rule was marked by internal power struggles, political intrigue and personal vendettas. 

While the story of the Plantagenet rule is rather complex, host Dan Jones guides the listener through this fascinating part of history with immense knowledge and an engaging narrative, making the podcast ideal for both history enthusiasts and casual listeners. 

“As a global business, we are continuously evaluating how to reach audiences in new markets,” said Steve Ackerman. “Through this partnership with Podster, we’re engaging history fans around the world by making This is History: A Dynasty to Die For accessible in multiple languages and look forward to continuing to develop new ways to broaden our international reach.” 

“We are so excited to finally be able to announce this partnership. Not only is this of course more great content to our portfolio at Podster, but it is also fantastic to work with a global player like Sony Music who truly understands the value of adaptation and new formats cross markets”, says CEO and co-founder of Podster, Henriette Høj Gharib. 

This is History: A Dynasty to Die For is Sony Music’s first podcast available in multiple languages across various territories around the world and signified the company’s focus on reaching expanded global audiences in their native languages. 

This is History: A Dynasty to Die For was nominated in the category ‘Best History Podcast’ at the Ambies 2024. When first published in 2022, This is History: A Dynasty to Die For went straight to the top of the History Charts in both the UK and the US. The show is still featured on the charts in multiple countries, including the UK and US, Canada, Australia, Iceland, and more.

A medieval tale dripping with forbidden love, loose-cannon barons and murderous revenge returns July 9^th

July 2, 2024 – Sony Music Entertainment’s hit podcast This is History, hosted by best-selling author, presenter and historian Dan Jones, returns for its fifth and most brutal season yet. 

It’s 1306 and, no matter how many wars waged against him, King of Scotland Robert the Bruce’s invincibility is proving to be a thorn in the Plantagenet dynasty’s side. Desperate to gain control of the Highlands, 68 year old Edward I marches north to put the Scots in their place once and for all…only to promptly die of dysentery.  

His heir, aptly named Edward, mourns the loss of his father by readmitting his exiled lover Piers Gaveston to England, far more interested in rekindling their passionate romance than ruling his tumultuous Kingdom. 

As all the forces in the kingdom strive to keep Piers and Edward apart, their relationship causes momentous shifts in English politics. From Edward’s ambitious, violent cousin, Thomas of Lancaster, to his long-suffering, canny wife, Isabella of France, a power-struggle unlike anything the Middle Ages has ever seen is about to begin. 

In a bloody narrative that would make a Tarantino film pale in comparison, Season 5 of This is History catapults its listeners towards an unsolved murder mystery that still leaves historians asking ‘whodunnit’. 

To hear this wild story from the very beginning, the first four seasons are available wherever you get your podcasts.

Episodes available weekly from Tuesday July 9^th. 

Exclusive Interviews Dissect The Horror Behind the Celebrity-Backed Diet Created by Fraudulent Dr. Robert Young

Listeners Can Subscribe to The Binge For The Full Season Now

New York, NY – July 1, 2024 – Sony Music Entertainment and Campside Media today announced the all-new season of the highly acclaimed investigative podcast series, Chameleon: Doctor Miracle. The eighth season of Chameleon examines the Alkaline Diet and its pioneer, Dr. Robert Young. Starting in the early 2000s, the Alkaline Diet became a widely popular diet in America — even receiving support from Hollywood — as it claimed to reverse aging and cure terminal illness.

Hosted by journalist Larrison Campbell, Chameleon: Doctor Miracle features real stories of cancer patients who participated in the diet in the hope for a cure, but suffered a worse fate instead. Listeners will be exposed to the gripping horrors behind Dr. Young’s Alkaline Diet and the Miracle Ranch, his retreat space for patients undergoing his treatment.

“Doctor Miracle is coming at a time when parts of the Alkaline Diet, like alkaline water, have never been more popular. But no one seems to realize that it’s all based on a lie,” said host Larrison Campbell. “Robert Young sold the alkaline diet to the masses by promising it could cure everything–cancer, diabetes, even hair loss. It’s a lie that would lead to tragic circumstances. This season of Chameleon exposes the true horrors behind the fad diet and how Dr. Young’s creation continues to affect our diet culture today.”

Chameleon: Doctor Miracle is produced by Sony Music Entertainment and Campside Media. The season is hosted by reporter, creator and host of Devil in the Ditch, Larrison Campbell. Vanessa Grigoriadis serves as Executive Producer at Campside Media and Shoshi Shumulvitz is the Managing Producer/Editor. Lily Houston Smith is the show’s Producer. Jonathan Hirsch and Catherine St. Louis are Executive Producers at Sony Music Entertainment.

Listeners can subscribe to Chameleon: Doctor Miracle on The Binge today to listen to all episodes, all at once. Doctor Miracle is also available on all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher. For more information on other Sony podcasts, follow @SonyPodcasts on Twitter and Instagram.  

Mumbai, India, 20 June 2024 – Sony Music Entertainment India and Maddock Films have announced a new and broad strategic collaboration in India’s entertainment industry. This partnership unites the two companies with the goal of producing music projects, encompassing film soundtracks and independent pop projects featuring A-list Indian talent.

Several high-profile projects anchor this alliance, including soundtracks for the upcoming Hindi film “Chhava” starring Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna with music by A.R. Rahman, the drama “Diler” featuring Ibrahim Ali Khan, and “Ikkis” starring Agastya Nanda with music by Sachin-Jigar. In addition, the soundtracks for “Luka Chhupi 2,” “Sector 36” starring Vikrant Massey, “Sarvagunn Sampan” featuring Vaani Kapoor, and “Rumi Ki Sharafat” starring Radhika Madan will be part of this collaboration. 

Vinit Thakkar, Managing Director of Sony Music Entertainment India, said, “This collaboration embodies our vision of creating innovative avenues for our artists to connect with audiences. Film and music are powerful storytelling mediums, and by combining our musical expertise with Maddock Films’ cinematic vision, we are confident in delivering impactful and unforgettable experiences.”

Dinesh Vijan, Founder of Maddock Films, echoed the sentiment, adding, “Both Sony Music Entertainment India and Maddock Films have a proven track record of creating chart-topping hits, making this our most significant music collaboration to date. Over the next two years, we are committed to building the industry’s most dynamic and successful music partnership.”

This partnership will aim to deliver exceptional entertainment content through a strategic mix of new soundtrack acquisitions and creative independent pop singles.

A message from Kenichiro Yoshida, Chairman and CEO, Sony Group Corporation:

In today’s world, where diversity is more crucial than ever, our Purpose remains steadfast: to fill the world with emotion, through the power of creativity and technology.

Diversity is one of our core Values at Sony Group. We are committed to supporting a culture where diversity is not only embraced but celebrated as a strength. To embrace diversity and to pursue our Purpose, we will remain committed to driving initiatives utilizing the USD $100 million Global Social Justice Fund and continue to provide support and resources to organizations globally.

This fund serves as an incubator and provides resources to visionary organizations that support critical issues focused on civic and community engagement, criminal justice reform, education, and positive social impact through diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The Fund is truly global and its reach and impact has grown every year. Since 2020, we’ve proudly partnered with and supported more than 500 organizations across 70 countries and 7 regions around the world.

Our partners work tirelessly to protect human rights, combat racial discrimination, and provide education and training to those in need. You will find many instances of their efforts throughout this report – like Sony Music Group’s support of Small Green Shoots, to give disadvantaged young individuals access to opportunities within the music and creative industries, Sony Corporation of America’s Support of the International African-American Museum (IAAM) with funding and immersive technology, and Sony Pictures’ long-standing partnership with CAPE (Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment), to advance Asian American and Pacific Islander representation and bridge gaps in the entertainment industry – just a few examples of the important work of our partners.

Our commitment to creating positive change knows no bounds. And our programs, such as Sony Music Group’s Global Scholars Program and Sony Interactive Entertainment’s PlayStation Career Pathways are launching a diverse group of talented young people into careers of limitless potential.

As we look ahead, the Global Social Justice Fund will continue to support initiatives that lead to creating an inclusive world where all individuals are respected and valued for their unique contributions.

We proudly take on the challenge to provide resources to organizations who share our goals of making our world better and lifting the voices that can inspire positive actions in their communities and beyond.

Reporter Steve Fishman Reveals Never Before Heard Confession Tapes as He Explores His Own Unique Relationship with a Murderer 

Listeners Can Subscribe to The Binge to Listen To The Full Season Today

New York, NY – June 3, 2024 – Sony Music Entertainment and Orbit Media, today announced the premiere of Smoke Screen: My Friend, The Serial Killer, the newest season of Sony Music’s hit investigative podcast series that explores shocking tales of crime and deception. In this season of Smoke Screen, journalist and host Steve Fishman unpacks the story of serial killer Robert F. Carr III and, with the help of the killer’s daughter, dissects his personal connection to Carr’s heinous crimes that spanned a decade.  Subscribers to The Binge can listen to all episodes at once today. 

In My Friend, The Serial Killer, Fishman sets out to understand the man who he briefly met just months prior to his confession of multiple rapes and murders. The killer picked him up hitchhiking and for some reason, let him go. Throughout the series, listeners are exposed to the never before heard confession tapes, interviews with detectives and a road trip to the scenes of his crimes. All the while Fishman continues to question – how did this happen? Why was I spared? And how do I revisit this dark story from so many years ago? 

“My whole world was turned upside down at 19 years old working for a local Connecticut newspaper. The bells went off meaning a huge story had come in,” said host and reporter Steve Fishman. “In that moment, I learned that I was almost the victim of a serial killer and for years I have searched for answers about this man who I narrowly escaped from.” 

Smoke Screen: My Friend, The Serial Killer is hosted by award-winning journalist, Steve Fishman. Dan Bobkoff is the producer. Annie Aviles is the editorial consultant. From Sony Music Entertainment, executive producers are Catherine Saint Louis and Jonathan Hirsch.  

Listeners can subscribe to Smoke Screen: My Friend, The Serial Killer on The Binge, as well as all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. For more information on Smoke Screen: My Friend, The Serial Killer and all other Sony Podcast shows, follow @SonyPodcasts on X/Twitter and Instagram.

Today we’re excited to release Sony Music Group’s 2024 GLOBAL IMPACT REPORT.

Now in its third iteration, this year’s Global Impact Report serves as a recurring opportunity for all of us at Sony Music Group to reflect on our progression, sharing new ways to embolden the future of the music industry and our place within it. Every year, we work to uphold our most foundational values—putting artists and songwriters first, fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace, and empowering our communities across the globe.

Once again, our teams came together to highlight our global achievements, diving deeply into the advancement of our talent, our people, our advocacy, our environmental & sustainability efforts and our governance. The result is a testament of your work and commitment to innovation, entrepreneurship, transparency and equity. 

We invite you to read through the latest global report and look forward to an update next year.

Une célébration de l’aventure légendaire de Céline Dion avec cette collection de 20 titres comprenant les succès et la musique instrumentale

[Toronto, ON – 24 mai, 2024] – Sony Music Entertainment Canada et Legacy Recordings, en collaboration avec Feeling Productions Inc. annoncent la sortie de JE SUIS : CÉLINE DION (Bande originale du film) en CD et en numérique, le 21 juin 2024 et en vinyle double le 9 août 2024. Cette sortie précède de peu la sortie très attendue du documentaire Amazon MGM Studios JE SUIS : CÉLINE DION (version française de I AM: CELINE DION), réalisé par Irene Taylor, réalisatrice nommée aux Oscars, qui sera diffusé sur la plateforme de vidéo sur demande Prime Video à partir du 25 juin 2024. Précommandez la bande originale ici. 

La bande originale de 20 chansons comprend une sélection des plus grands succès de Céline au fil des décennies, tels que « The Power of Love », « My Heart Will Go On » et le plus récent « Love Again ». Elle inclut également sept pièces instrumentales composées par le célèbre violoncelliste Redi Hasa et produites par Alberto Fabris. Ce voyage musical est le fruit de la collaboration d’une équipe dévouée pour honorer le patrimoine de Céline Dion et dépeindre de manière vivante son histoire remarquable. Voir la liste complète des chansons ci-dessous.

« Je tiens à remercier le compositeur Redi Hasa pour l’extraordinaire partition musicale de ce film, son proche collaborateur Alberto Fabris et tous les musiciens qui ont partagé leur talent avec nous sur cette bande originale », a déclaré Céline.

Liste des chansons:

1. Main Theme – Artist Always / Thème principal – Artiste toujours (Instrumental)
2. The Power of Love
3. Pour que tu m’aimes encore
4. A New Day Has Come
5. The Episode / L’épisode (Instrumental)
6. J’irai où tu iras
7. Because You Loved Me
8. The Diagnosis / Le diagnostic (Instrumental)
9. River Deep, Mountain High
10. Mama Dion / Maman Dion (Instrumental)
11. Zora sourit
12. My Heart Will Go On
13. All By Myself
14. The Awakening / L’éveil (Instrumental)
15. Ashes
16. Swallows / Les hirondelles (Instrumental)
17. Love Again
18. Je crois toi
19. I’m Alive
20. Talea (Instrumental)

Celebrating the Unforgettable Journey of Celine Dion with a 20 Track Collection Including Hits and Original Score

[Toronto, ON – May 24, 2024] – Sony Music Entertainment Canada and Legacy Recordings, along with Feeling Productions Inc., announce the release of I AM: CELINE DION (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) on CD, and digitally, on June 21, 2024 and on double vinyl August 9, 2024. This release comes just before the highly anticipated debut of the Amazon MGM Studios documentary I AM: CELINE DION, directed by Academy Award nominated director Irene Taylor and set for global streaming debut on Prime Video starting June 25, 2024. Pre-order the soundtrack here.

The 20-song soundtrack features a selection of Celine’s greatest hits spanning decades, such as “The Power of Love”, “My Heart Will Go On” and the more recent “Love Again”. It also includes seven original score tracks composed by acclaimed cellist Redi Hasa and produced by Alberto Fabris. This musical journey represents a collaborative effort by a dedicated team to honour Celine Dion’s legacy and vividly depict her remarkable story. See full tracklisting below.

“I want to thank the composer Redi Hasa for this extraordinary musical score for this movie, his close collaborator Alberto Fabris, and all the musicians who shared their amazing talent with us on this soundtrack,” said Celine.

Tracklisting:

1. Main Theme – Artist Always (Score)
2. The Power Of Love
3. Pour que tu m’aimes encore
4. A New Day Has Come
5. The Episode (Score)
6. J’irai où tu iras
7. Because You Loved Me
8. The Diagnosis (Score)
9. River Deep, Mountain High
10. Mama Dion (Score)
11. Zora sourit
12. My Heart Will Go On
13. All By Myself
14. The Awakening (Score)
15. Ashes
16. Swallows (Score)
17. Love Again
18. Je crois toi
19. I’m Alive
20. Talea (Score)

Before the fame: intimate origin stories from iconic names, hosted by beloved British actor and writer Cush Jumbo OBE

London, UK – 23rd of May 2024 – At The Podcast Show in London Islington’s Business Design Centre, Sony Music Entertainment (SME) today unveiled the forthcoming launch of Origins with Cush Jumbo in September 2024.

Cush Jumbo OBE is a British icon of the stage and screen, best known for her leading role in the CBS drama series The Good Wife andParamount spin-off The Good Fight. Most recently, she has starred as Lady Macbeth opposite David Tennant at the Donmar Warehouse and as June Lenker in Apple TV+ series Criminal Record opposite Peter Capaldi.

Origins with Cush Jumbo will delve into the fascinating and intimate origin stories of entertainment’s biggest names.

Joining SME’s world-class podcast slate, Origins will give listeners a glimpse into lives of their favourite stars before the limelight, offering never-before-heard stories and intimate insights into their early years.

With a lineup boasting the crème de la crème of entertainment royalty, Jumbo will transport listeners and her guests back in time – from childhood tales to teenage misadventures and early career struggles, each episode will unravel the formative moments that shaped the trajectory of success for some of the world’s most celebrated personalities.

She will bring her magnetic energy to the captivating, unique and often hilarious conversations of Origins with Cush Jumbo inviting listeners to reminisce alongside iconic names. They will experience the stars they know and love like never before. 

 Cush’s infectious personality, wicked sense of humour, and refreshingly frank approach guarantee dynamic conversations with her A-list friends on the show.

Origins with Cush Jumbo will launch in September 2024.

“I am thrilled to be partnering with Sony Music to begin my podcasting journey. Origins is all about taking my guests on a trip back down memory lane and I’m delighted that so many incredible people from across all of entertainment will join me for candid, honest and intimate conversations filled with laughter, tears and everything in between.” – Cush Jumbo OBE