Amos Newman is head of the Music for Visual Media department at the William Morris Endeavor agency. The department boasts a superb roster of composer clients including Hans Zimmer, Henry Jackman, Rupert Gregson-Williams, Mike Patton, and Trent Reznor. The department also works to integrate WME’s vast roster of music clients into film, television, gaming, online, and mobile platforms. Newman’s division also works with the WME theatrical department to create opportunities for music clients on Broadway.
Recent composer deals generated by Newman in WME’s Music for Visual Media department include Hans Zimmer for Man of Steel and The Lone Ranger, Junkie XL for 300: Rise of an Empire, and Ludwig Goransson for the Sundance Film Festival favoriteFruitvale Station and summer comedy We’re The Millers. Additionally, client Mary Ramos recently wrapped as Music Supervisor on Jon Turteltaub’s Last Vegas. Newman also recently signed Roque Baños, who will score Spike Lee’s latest film Oldboy.
Amos Newman and WME’s Music for Visual Media department continue to develop and expand by generating cutting-edge media projects involving some of today’s most popular composers and musicians.