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SANTA MONICA, Calif. , May 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing the diversification of its highlysuccessful television business, Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF), a leadingglobal entertainment company, is partnering with television andmusic entrepreneur and producer Simon Fuller to develop a contemporary television musical drama chronicling thelives and loves of a young California rock 'n' roll band, the two partners announced today. (Logo: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110919/LA70620LOGO ) Fuller's 25-year entertainment career has been highlighted byinnovation and number one hits in TV, film, music, sports andfashion, and he has gained global renown for creating and producingthe world's biggest TV franchise, AMERICAN IDOL, developing theBeckhams into one of the world's most recognizable talent brandsand guiding the careers of some of the most successful music stars,such as Annie Lennox , Kelly Clarkson , The Spice Girls, Amy Winehouse, Carrie Underwood , Daughtry, David Cook , Adam Lambert and hit songwriter Cathy Dennis . He currently serves as Executive Producer on "American Idol," "SoYou Think You Can Dance," and "Q'Viva!: The Chosen." "Lionsgate's growth has been built on our partnerships with some ofthe most successful entrepreneurs in the entertainment industry,and Simon Fuller is an entrepreneurial icon whose success in TV, film and musicsets him in a class by himself," said Lionsgate Chief ExecutiveOfficer Jon Feltheimer and Vice Chairman Michael Burns . "He has pioneered new brands with almost unique replicabilityaround the world, and we're thrilled to partner with him on a showthat represents the latest and one of the most exciting chapters inthe ongoing diversification of our television business." " Simon Fuller has created some of the most successful and enduring franchises inentertainment today," said Lionsgate Television Group President Kevin Beggs and Lionsgate Television COO Sandra Stern. "We believe that this musical drama about a young rock 'n' rollband will have global resonance with the same young audiences thathave fueled the success of other Lionsgate franchises. FromAMERICAN IDOL to Spice Girls, Simon has consistently demonstratedthe ability to generate brands and formats with enormous worldwideappeal." "I am full of positive anticipation for this new collaboration anddelighted to partner with Jon Feltheimer , Kevin Beggs and the rest of the team at Lionsgate, one of the most dynamic andinnovative companies in the entertainment industry," said Fuller."From MAD MEN and WEEDS to THE HUNGER GAMES, Lionsgate hasdemonstrated the global perspective, creative instincts andmarketing prowess to build successful franchises for the future.Our combined powers and vision promise to make for an exciting newentertainment property." Lionsgate and Fuller have already launched a nationwide search forfour young actors who are also skilled musicians to portray theband members. Showrunner meetings are underway, and the series isbeing shaped for both broadcast and cable outlets. About Lionsgate Lionsgate is a leading global entertainment company with a strongand diversified presence in motion picture production anddistribution, television programming and syndication, homeentertainment, family entertainment, digital distribution, newchannel platforms and international distribution and sales. TheCompany has built a strong television presence in production ofprimetime cable and broadcast network series, distribution andsyndication of programming and an array of channel assets.Lionsgate currently has 15 shows on more than 10 networks spanningits primetime production, distribution and syndication businesses,including such critically-acclaimed hits as the multiple EmmyAward-winning "Mad Men," "Weeds" and "Nurse Jackie," along with thepowerful drama "Boss" and the syndication successes " Tyler Perry 's House of Payne," its spinoff "Meet the Browns," "The WendyWilliams Show" and "Are We There Yet?" Its feature film business has been fueled by such recent successesas the blockbuster first installment of "The Hunger Games"franchise, which has already grossed more than $600 million at the worldwide box office, "The Expendables," "The LincolnLawyer," "Cabin In The Woods," " Tyler Perry 's Madea's Big Happy Family" and "Margin Call." With the January 2012 acquisition of Summit Entertainment, the Company now has the twoleading young adult franchises - the blockbuster "Twilight Saga,"which has grossed more than $2.5 billion at the worldwide box office, and "The Hunger Games." Recent Summithits include "Red," "Letters to Juliet," "Knowing," the "Step Up"franchise and the Academy Award-winning Best Picture, "The HurtLocker." Lionsgate's home entertainment business is an industry leader inbox office-to-DVD and box office-to-VOD revenue conversion rate.Lionsgate handles a prestigious and prolific library ofapproximately 13,000 motion picture and television titles that isan important source of recurring revenue and serves as thefoundation for the growth of the Company's core businesses. TheLionsgate and Summit brands remain synonymous with original,daring, quality entertainment in markets around the world. About XIX Entertainment Simon Fuller 's business, XIX Entertainment, houses partnerships with iconicsportsmen including David Beckham , tennis player Andy Murray and F1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton , as well as fashion businesses with designers Roland Mouret and Victoria Beckham . In launching XIX, Fuller has built upon 25 years of unparalleledsuccess to create a new form of business enterprise focused onentertainment, technology and consumer brands. Fuller has anassociation with several charitable initiatives, includingGreenpeace, Amnesty International, Save The Children, Keep A ChildAlive, The Muhammad Ali Center, The Prince's Trust, Malaria NoMore, the United Nations Foundation and Comic Relief. For further information, please contact: Lionsgate Peter D. Wilkes 310-255-3726 XIX Entertainment/ Simon Fuller Kelly Mullens /42West 310-477-4442 kkmullens@42west.net SOURCE Lionsgate Copyright 2010 PR Newswire. All Rights Reserved. I am an expert from goodhlx.com, while we provides the quality product, such as Coin Alcohol Tester , China Infrared Laser Pointer, Breathalyzer Mouthpieces,and more.
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