Reservoir Media Secures Global Publishing Rights to Hans Zimmer’s $30B Score Catalog
Reservoir Media has signed a worldwide administration publishing deal with Hans Zimmer’s Remote Control Publishing, adding rights to a catalog of over 200 film scores that have grossed more than $30 billion. This expansion extends Reservoir’s existing relationship since 2015 and boosts its global royalty revenue potential.
1. Expanded Publishing Agreement
Reservoir Media has entered a new worldwide administration publishing deal with Hans Zimmer’s Remote Control Publishing, expanding its role to administer Zimmer’s entire catalog globally. The agreement builds on the existing partnership that began in 2015, strengthening Reservoir’s long-term relationship with the Academy Award-winning composer.
2. Zimmer’s Catalog Overview
Hans Zimmer has composed scores for more than 200 projects across film, television and gaming, with combined box office receipts exceeding $30 billion. His portfolio includes major franchises like The Dark Knight trilogy, Gladiator, Inception, The Lion King, Pirates of the Caribbean, Dune and Interstellar, and has earned two Academy Awards, three Golden Globes and five Grammys.
3. Strategic Impact for Reservoir
By administering a high-value catalog under Zimmer’s brand, Reservoir is positioned to capture increased royalty streams and administration fees from global licensing and synchronization. The deal enhances Reservoir’s competitive edge in the film music publishing market and supports further growth in its royalty revenue segment.
4. Company Background
Founded in 2007 and led by Golnar Khosrowshahi, Reservoir is the first female-founded and led publicly traded independent music company in the U.S. The company holds a Top 10 U.S. market share in music publishing, represents copyrights dating back to 1900, and operates offices in New York, Los Angeles, Nashville, Toronto, London, Abu Dhabi and Mumbai.