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KISS Sells Catalog, Brand, and IP to Pophouse Entertainment for $300 Million

Legendary rock band KISS partners with Swedish company Pophouse Entertainment, marking a new era with digital avatars and global legacy expansion.

  • KISS sells its music catalog, brand name, and intellectual property to Pophouse Entertainment Group for over $300 million.
  • The deal includes plans for a KISS biopic, documentary, and a virtual show featuring digital avatars of the band members.
  • Pophouse Entertainment, known for the ABBA Voyage hologram show, aims to extend and amplify KISS's legacy for new generations.
  • Gene Simmons insists the sale is a 'collaboration,' not just a financial transaction, emphasizing the creative partnership with Pophouse.
  • The first digital KISS show is scheduled for 2027, utilizing cutting-edge technology to bring the band's iconic performances to fans.
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