MONTREAL, June 27,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cirque du Soleil
Entertainment Group ("Cirque du Soleil" or "the Company")
announces the creation of its new Cirque du Soleil STUDIO.
This new division will produce long-form content with programming
that harnesses Cirque du Soleil's DNA, to drive revenue,
serve the company's existing fanbase and to draw new fans to the
brand.
Under the direction of Susan
Levison, all genres of programming will be produced within
this division, including unscripted and scripted television, film,
animation and documentaries. "I am delighted to welcome Susan to
our team. Her extensive expertise in content, strategy, and
operations will be instrumental in realizing our vision and
ambitious growth plans. Under her leadership, we are poised for
success as we announce the opening of our new studios in
Los Angeles. This expansion, a
significant milestone under my direction, underscores our
commitment to innovation and excellence. It enables us to fully
leverage our remarkable intellectual properties, delivering a
diverse and dynamic array of content to global audiences. Our LA
studios signify not merely an expansion of space but a profound
evolution in our creative capabilities, establishing a new
benchmark for engaging entertainment across multiple platforms,"
stated Anne Belliveau, Chief
Customer Experience Officer at Cirque du Soleil Entertainment
Group.
"Among the many projects in active development, Cirque Du Soleil
STUDIO has teamed with Ridley Scott
and Scott Free Productions to develop and go to market with a
groundbreaking concept for a feature film based on "O". "We
are delighted to be partnering with such a visionary and iconic
brand that is Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group," said
Michael Pruss, President of Film
Production at Scott Free. "We cannot wait to come together and
bring the incredible world of "O" to the big screen for audiences
around the world."
Based in Los Angeles, Levison
brings more than 20 years of experience in developing and producing
premium content across all genres. She most recently served as Head
of Studios, WWE, where she oversaw the creative and operational
relaunch of the company's global content studio and sold multiple
projects to Netflix, A&E and Peacock, among others. Previously,
she was Senior Vice President, Alternative Programming at CBS
Television Studios, where she was responsible for all unscripted
development and production across cable, streaming and digital
platforms. Prior to CBS, Levison served as Executive Vice
President, Original Programming & Production at VH1, overseeing
more than 350 hours of original programming and development each
year.
She began her career at Fox Broadcasting Company in the
Alternative Development where she worked on shows such
as American Idol, Temptation
Island and The Simple Life. She also worked in
both the Drama Development and Comedy Development departments,
where she worked on such series
as Bones, House, and Bob's
Burgers.
"I'm thrilled to be joining the vibrant and talented team at
Cirque du Soleil during such an exciting time of growth and
transformation. We intend to leverage our extensive IP library to
create TV and Film projects that surprise and delight our
audience," said Levison.
About Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group
Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is a world leader in live
entertainment. Building on four decades of pushing the boundaries
of the imagination, the Company brings its creative approach to a
large variety of entertainment forms, such as multimedia
productions, immersive experiences, and special events. Cirque du
Soleil Entertainment Group celebrates 40 years of defying reality,
defining entertainment, and illuminating the world through art and
creativity. Since its creation in 1984, more than 400 million
people have been inspired on 6 continents and 86
countries. The Canadian company now employs more than 4000
employees, including 1200 artists from 80 different nationalities.
For more information about Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group,
please visit cirquedusoleil.com.
About Scott Free Productions
Scott Free Productions
was formed in 1995 and is the film and television production
vehicle of acclaimed film directors, brothers Ridley and Tony Scott. The company is
responsible for some of the most successful films ever made –
including Top Gun, Gladiator, Blade Runner, Alien, American
Gangster, Thelma and Louise and Black Hawk
Down. Scott Free films have received over 80 Academy
Award® nominations. Recent releases
include Napoleon, A Haunting in Venice, House of Gucci, The Last
Duel, Blade Runner 2049, Death on the Nile, Alien:
Covenant, and All the Money in the
World. Upcoming films include the sequel
to Gladiator; Alien: Romulus;
and A Sacrifice. Scott Free also recently wrapped
production on Trap House for Amazon Studios and
Signature Entertainment, directed by Michael Dowse and starring Dave Bautista; is in post-production
on Echo Valley for Apple, directed by Michael Pearce and starring Julianne Moore and Sydney Sweeney; and is in pre-production
on The Chronology of Water, Kristen Stewart's directorial debut starring
Imogen Poots. Scott Free is soon to
start production on Bee Gees, to be directed by
Ridley Scott for Paramount Pictures
and GK Films this Fall. Scott Free has offices in Los Angeles and London in conjunction with RSA Films, one of
the world's largest and most successful commercial production
houses.
Media Contacts:
Marc-Étienne Nolin
Cirque du Soleil Entertainment
Group
marc-etienne.nolin@cirquedusoleil.com
Farah Noel
Zeno Group
for Cirque du Soleil
Farah.noel@zenogroup.com
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