Influence Media Partners, in collaboration with funds and accounts managed by affiliates of BlackRock, has signed an agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Anthem Entertainment: its music publishing catalogs, film & TV publishing assets and its portfolio of master recordings, for a purchase price of $600 million-plus.
The catalogs include more than 24,000 released songs and 60,000+ additional unexploited works, including shares in such such as Britney Spears’ “Oops!… I Did It Again”; Justin Timberlake’s “SexyBack”; Timbaland’s “The Way I Are”; Cody Johnson’s “Til You Can’t”; Rush’s “Tom Sawyer”; OneRepublic’s “Counting Stars”; and others from songwriters Jordan Davis, Shane Profitt, and Chris Janson. The film & TV catalog contains soundtracks from iconic movies and television shows such as the “Spider-Man” franchise, the “Men in Black” franchise, and Lego Ninjago. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in Q4 2026.
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“This acquisition marks a major milestone for Influence Media and reflects the momentum we’ve built as a platform. Anthem’s catalog extends far beyond hit songs – it’s music that has become woven into iconic moments, films, and shows that audiences around the world know and love,” said Lylette Pizarro McLean, Influence Media Founder & Co-Managing Partner. “We’re proud to welcome these works into the Influence portfolio as we continue our next chapter of growth with the support of BlackRock, and look forward to collaborating with our industry-leading partners to create new opportunities and drive exposure for the works and the artists behind them.” Influence Media Partners’ portfolio includes DJ Khaled, Future, and Enrique Iglesias.
Paul Braude, CIO of Direct Private Opportunities Group at BlackRock, said: “Anthem’s catalog exemplifies the high-quality, scaled intellectual property assets we seek within Direct Private Opportunities at BlackRock. Influence Media has built a differentiated platform with deep industry expertise and strong talent relationships, and we are pleased to broaden our partnership through this transaction.”
Jason Klein, CEO of Anthem Entertainment Inc., said: “Over two decades, Anthem has built a rich and diverse catalog of songs, recordings, and film and television music. It has been a privilege to serve as custodian of this extraordinary music over the past three years, and I am proud of the dedication and integrity my team has brought to realizing its value.”
