STV Productions makes Perez Hilton series

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STV Group PLC

09 November 2011

 



Wednesday 9 November

ITV2 commissions four-part celebrity entertainment series with celebrity blogger - Perez Hilton: Superfan

ITV2 has commissioned STV Productions to produce a four-part series with Perez Hilton. In Perez Hilton:  Superfan the celebrity blogger and tv star will gain intimate access to four global superstars, including Lady GaGa, Kelly Rowland, Katy Perry and Enrique Iglesias.  The 4 x 60' series will be broadcast on ITV2 later this year. The series is set for global launch with international distributor, DRG.     

The interview format, in which Perez Hilton gains access to all areas of the celebrities lives, has been developed via STV's partnership with US independent Kinetic Content and will be co-produced with GroupM Entertainment.

Perez Hilton said: "I can't wait to make sweet love to the airwaves of British television! We will be making lots of babies! And I'm thrilled that our first episode is a very special look at the intimate life of one of the biggest superstars on the planet and one of my best friends, Lady GaGa."

Angela Jain, ITV's Director of Digital Channels and Acquisitions said: "Perez has gained unprecedented access into the lives of some of the biggest names in entertainment from Lady Gaga to Katy Perry. We're delighted that he's bringing his own particular brand of wit and wisdom to ITV2." 

Alan Clements, Director of Content at STV, said : 'This is a hugely exciting project for STV, working with some of the biggest stars of the moment in what we're sure will be must-watch celebrity TV. We're delighted to be producing this four-part series for ITV2, in collaboration with our partners Kinetic Content and GroupM Entertainment.' 

Chris Coelen, CEO of Kinetic Content, said: "We're thrilled to be collaborating with STV, Group M and ITV2 on the first series in which Perez capitalizes on his unique access into the most exclusive corridors of celebrity." 

Richard Foster, Managing Director, GroupM Entertainment said: "We're delighted to be working with Kinetic Content and STV on this production for ITV. The successful delivery of unrivalled access to global A-list celebrities has shown just how effective a partnership it has been.'

The series has been ordered for ITV2 by Angela Jain, ITV's Director of Digital Channels and Acquisitions and the commissioning editor for ITV is Clarie Zolkwer.  The programme is delivered via a commercial partnership with GroupM Entertainment, part of GroupM - the world's leading media management investment group - and is part of a wider programming and content partnership which STV is developing with this group.

International TV Distributor DRG today confirmed the global launch of the hotly anticipated series. Diane Rankin Senior VP of Acquisitions at DRG added "Perez Hilton has transformed the way celebrity culture is reported online and he has built up a huge fan base in the process. Superfan is a perfect vehicle to transition Perez to television audiences Worldwide and we think that the Perez Hilton brand combined with the star power of Lady Gaga, Kelly Rowland, Enrique Iglesias and Katy Perry will make for an international hit for buyers around the World."

Contact: 

Kirstin Stevenson, STV Productions 0141 300 3670

Sarah Banbury, ITV, 0207 157 3018

David Reiss, DRG, [phone]

 

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