SANTA MONICA, Calif.,
March 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/
-- Warner TV, a WarnerMedia television channel, today
announced that it has licensed the critically-acclaimed
high-concept drama "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist" from
global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) for
broadcasting in France. "Zoey's
Extraordinary Playlist" will air on May
19th on Warner TV.
"Zoey's" stars Jane Levy
(Suburgatory), Skylar Astin
(Pitch Perfect), Alex Newell
(Glee), John Clarence Stewart
(What/If), Golden Globe® winner Peter Gallagher (The O.C.) and
Oscar© winner Mary Steenburgen (The Last Man on
Earth) along with special guest star Lauren Graham (Gilmore Girls). The series
is produced by Lionsgate and Universal Television in association
with the Tannenbaum Company, Feigco Entertainment and Universal
Music Group's Polygram Entertainment.
Created by Austin Winsberg,
"Zoey's" tells the story of Zoey
Clarke (Levy), a whip-smart computer coder forging her way
in San Francisco. After an unusual
event, Zoey, who always preferred podcasts over pop songs, suddenly
starts to hear the innermost wants, thoughts and desires of the
people around her – her family, co-workers and complete strangers –
through popular songs. At first, she questions her own sanity, but
after getting some guidance from her musically adept neighbor, Mo,
and making a breakthrough with her ailing father, Zoey soon
realizes this unwanted curse may just be an incredibly wonderful
gift as she connects with the world like never before.
"Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist is a unique, fun and
emotionally captivating series that will resonate with audiences in
France and around the world," said
Lionsgate President of International Television & Digital
Distribution Agapy Kapouranis. "We're proud to partner with
WarnerMedia in bringing this premium property to their
viewers."
"We are super happy to welcome Zoey and her extraordinary
playlist to Warner TV France," said Julien
Borde, Head of Kids and General Entertainment Channels at
WarnerMedia France and Africa.
"This new Lionsgate property is a truly innovative idea brought by
a world-class creative team. Musically adventurous, heartfelt and
intriguing, the show has everything to entertain Warner TV
fans."
The musical drama marks a new genre and the latest addition to
Warner TV's Emotions en Séries programming. The acquisition comes
after the channel's recent launches of "Veronica Mars," "Six," the medical series "The
Resident," and the upcoming "Trust Me-Paranoia" and "Line of
Duty."
"Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist" is broadcast in the
U.S. on NBC and the pilot was the network's widest digital launch
in its history. Winsberg is the writer and executive producer of
the series. Richard Shepard directed
and executive produced the pilot. Kim
Tannenbaum and Eric
Tannenbaum, Paul Feig,
Jessie Henderson, David Blackman, Daniel
Inkeles, Gretchen Berg,
Aaron Harberts and Adam Davidson also serve as executive producers.
Jason Wang, Sam Laybourne, and Davah Avena serve as
co-executive producers with Dan
Magnante and Michele Greco
serving as producers.
ABOUT WARNERMEDIA
Turner is a WarnerMedia company. WarnerMedia is a leading media
and entertainment company that creates and distributes premium and
popular content from a diverse array of talented storytellers and
journalists to global audiences through its consumer brands
including: HBO, Warner Bros., TNT, TBS, CNN, DC Entertainment, New
Line, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies and
others.
ABOUT LIONSGATE
The first major new studio in decades, Lionsgate is a global
content leader whose films, television series, digital products and
linear and over-the-top platforms reach next generation audiences
around the world. Lionsgate film and television properties also
support a global network of location-based entertainment and other
branded attractions as well as a robust video game business.
Lionsgate's content initiatives are backed by a nearly 17,000-title
film and television library and delivered through a global sales
and distribution infrastructure. The Lionsgate brand is synonymous
with original, daring and ground-breaking content created with
special emphasis on the evolving patterns and diverse composition
of the Company's worldwide consumer base.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Valérie Leroy: valerie.leroy@turner.com
Cécilia
Kilejian: cecilia.kilejian@turner.com
Elise Groothaerdt:
Elise.Groothaerdt@turner.com
Cristina Castañeda:
CCastaneda@lionsgate.com
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