Spotify Announces New Partnerships With Warner Bros. / DC Comics; Ava DuVernay; The Obamas; And The Russo Brothers

 Spotify continues its expansion of its podcast network with multiple announcements today of partnerships.

 Announcements include new partnerships as well as content from:

• Warner Bros. and DC: Spotify shared the latest details on its multi-year partnership with Warner Bros. and DC for a slate of narrative-scripted podcasts. The first, Batman Unburied, which will be released on Spotify later this year. The next set of characters whose stories will be explored via audio include Superman, Lois Lane, Wonder Woman, Joker, Catwoman, Katana, The Riddler, Batgirl, and Harley Quinn.
• Ava DuVernay: A new unscripted podcast - the first project that will launch through the collaboration between Spotify and ARRAY. The unscripted podcast is based on ARRAY’s Law Enforcement Accountability Project, launched after the murder of George Floyd, and will analyze high-profile cases of police brutality.
• Tell Them, I Am: As part of the Higher Ground partnership, Spotify announced another podcast, Tell Them I Am, a compelling collection of narratives from Muslim voices. With a new episode premiering every weekday this Ramadan, host Misha Euceph opens a window into the lives of 22 guests from all over the world.
• AGBO: New podcast content partnership with AGBO, Anthony and Joe Russo’s entertainment company.  Focused on scripted content and universe building. 

 According to Courtney Holt, Spotify Head of Studios and Video, "It’s no coincidence that the world’s best creators are embracing Spotify as a key platform for their podcasts — we have the reach, infrastructure and dedicated teams to take their stories to the world and we’re committed to growing their audience on Spotify.” 

Audio Brings New Dimension to the DC Comics Universe

In 2020, Spotify announced a multi-year agreement with Warner Bros. and DC for a slate of narrative-scripted podcasts that explore the stories of your favorite superheroes and supervillains. The first project, Batman Unburied, will be released later this year. The new original series is being executive produced by David S. Goyer (The Dark Knight Rises). 

 

Spotify Unveils New Ava DuVernay Podcast Dedicated to Social Change

Earlier this year, a multi-year partnership was announced between Spotify and award-winning filmmaker Ava DuVernay, who is known for powerful movies and television like Selma and Queen Sugar. Spotify and DuVernay will produce exclusive scripted and unscripted original audio programming through ARRAY, DuVernay’s multi-platform arts and social impact collective dedicated to narrative change. ARRAY will partner with Spotify’s Gimlet studio on a number of scripted and unscripted narrative podcasts.

This unscripted podcast is based on ARRAY’S Law Enforcement Accountability Project, launched after the murder of George Floyd by on-duty police officers. The podcast is an investigative series that chronicles officers who commit murder, revealing the alarming truth about the blue wall of silence that protects police after they pull the trigger. 

The series explores a new case each week, zeroing in on the lack of repercussions and accountability despite fatal wrongdoing.

 ‘Tell Them, I Am’ Higher Ground Podcast Brings Muslim Voices to the Forefront

 Today, Spotify announced the newest podcast to launch through Spotify's partnership with President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground: Tell Them, I Am.

 

The new season of the series is a compelling collection of narratives from Muslim voices—featuring activists, artists, actors, performers, and athletes. In each episode, listeners can tune in to hear thought-provoking stories that reflect the best of human nature.

 The podcast is hosted by Misha Euceph, a first-generation Pakistani-American on a mission to make shows that inspire awe and push audio into uncharted territory. The new season is coming exclusively to Spotify and will launch the first day of Ramadan.

Spotify is Proud to Partner with Iconic Creators the Russo Brothers and AGBO

Spotify announced a new partnership with AGBO, Anthony and Joe Russo’s entertainment company. The Russo brothers are the iconic creators behind films like Captain America: Civil War; Avengers: Infinity War; and Avengers: End Game.

 Through this multi-year, multi-series deal, AGBO will bring some of its most exciting storytelling universes to Spotify.

The Russo brothers are known for genre-based sagas that connect fans of all ages on a global basis—especially those who love embracing expansive, inter-connected narratives. This partnership is an ideal fit as Spotify embarks on a journey to tell more stories that have the power to span generations and territories.

Stay tuned for more updates as Spotify, the Russo brothers, and AGBO work together to open up a new universe for Spotify listeners.

 

Source:  MICHAEL SCHER

 

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Frank Racioppi