Noise Entertainment & Media LLC has voluntarily entered bankruptcy proceedings, joining a pool of other media-based companies. Formerly known as Noise Entertainment & Media, Inc., the company has been offering solutions related to media and technology in Atlanta.
The company has opted to proceed as a small business debtor, seeking to readjust its debts. Operations are expected to continue as normal under the guidance of the court.
Noise Entertainment & Media LLC Seeks Chapter 11 Protection
The company made a voluntary filing on April 6, 2026, according to case filings available on the PACER database. Rasool D. Mallik II, the company’s owner and president, is listed as the authorized representative in the court filings.
Attorney Brian S. Limbocker of Limbocker Law Firm is offering legal representation to the company in court.
Proceedings are currently underway in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Georgia, case filings add.
Filings Made So Far
According to RK Consultants, Noise Entertainment & Media LLC is a small business debtor as defined in 11 U.S.C. § 101(51D), and it has decided to move ahead under Subchapter V of Chapter 11.
Filing details add that the company has aggregate noncontingent liquidated debts of less than $3,424,000. This amount excludes debts owed to insiders or affiliates and is subject to adjustment on April 1, 2028, and every three years thereafter.
Further information listed in the Chapter 11 petition is here:
- Filing Date: April 6, 2026
- Court and Jurisdiction: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Georgia
- Type of Filing: Active, Voluntary Petition, Subchapter V
- Chapter: 11
- Case Number: 26-54573
- Estimated Assets: $1,000,001-$10 million
- Estimated Liabilities: $1,000,001-$10 million
- Reason for Filing: Restructure business under court supervision
As of now, the company has between 1 and 49 creditors in total. Court filings indicate that funds will be available for distribution to the unsecured creditors.
Noise Entertainment & Media LLC submitted a list of creditors who have the 20 largest unsecured claims and are not insiders. Some of these include Capital One, Celtic Bank, and the U.S. Small Business Administration.
The company also submitted standard Chapter 11 documents, including a summary of assets and liabilities, a statement of financial affairs, a corporate ownership statement, attorney compensation disclosure, and a list of equity security holders.
Schedules A/B, D, E/F, G, and H were also submitted, court filings state.
About the Company
Noise Entertainment & Media LLC offers solutions related to content production for films, television, live events, and digital platforms. While it mainly focuses on sports marketing, its offerings also cover other visual content, such as web series, commercials, music videos, and documentaries.
The Atlanta-based company provides a wide variety of services spanning film production, design, and post-production. This includes motion graphics, video editing, and live stream production. Operations also entail a design studio that specializes in UX/UI and product design.
Through the years, the company has worked with several clients, such as Adidas, Def Jam Recordings, Pepsi, Kroger, Pizza Hut, Bentley, and more.
Previous Bankruptcy Filings in the Entertainment Industry
2026 appears to be a turbulent year for the media and entertainment industry, as several other companies have turned to bankruptcy before Noise Entertainment & Media LLC.
Callaway Arts & Entertainment, Inc. is a recent name in this backdrop, as it filed for Chapter 11 on March 23, 2026. The NY-based book publishing and media company has collaborated with Madonna, Bob Dylan, and others through the years. As of now, the creditors’ meeting is scheduled for April 28, 2026, and the Chapter 11 plan is for July 21, 2026.
Another company on the list is ACX1 Studios LLC. It made its filing on March 13, 2026, for readjustment of finances. The movie and TV production company operates an Atlantic City, NJ-based studio spanning 550,000 square feet. Its petition notes that the filing was made under Subchapter V of Chapter 11. The aggregate noncontingent liquidated debts are less than $3,424,000.
Days before this, an audio media company from Atlanta had sought bankruptcy relief along with 40 of its affiliates. Cumulus Media Inc. stated that it had initiated a prepackaged Chapter 11 process, which its lenders have supported. The company owns and operates 395 radio stations across 84 U.S. locations and serves nearly 250 million listeners every month.
With its filing, Noise Entertainment & Media LLC now becomes part of a wave of bankruptcies in the media and entertainment industry. The case is expected to continue in the coming months as it works through the court-guided restructuring process.
