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NO GOOD TV and Mark Burnett Productions Announce Comprehensive Production Partnership
Extensive co-production deal spans multiple programming genres and marries two distinctive entertainment pioneers
Nov. 7, 2008 06:00 AM
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Nov. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovative entertainment
producers NO GOOD TV (www.ngtv.com) and Mark Burnett Productions have entered
into production partnership that covers multiple programming genres and media
formats. Gene Simmons, Chairman of the Board for NO GOOD TV, and Richard
Abramson, Board member and special consultant, brokered the deal.
Mark Burnett Productions, headed by renowned television producer Mark
Burnett, is the home of iconic series like "Survivor," "The Apprentice" and
"Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader," among others. Burnett himself has been
inducted into the Broadcast and Cable Hall of Fame and is credited with
starting the non-scripted television craze in North America.
NO GOOD TV is the leader in unscripted, celebrity based entertainment
programming. Free from gossip and paparazzi fare, the network has redefined
original broadband entertainment. First launched in February, 2007, NO GOOD TV
has exceeded the 300 million clip view milestone on YouTube in record time.
The first project announced is a late night talk show hosted by Carrie
Keagan. Keagan, a break-out talent in her own right, is the main anchor for
NO GOOD TV, as well as the network's EVP of Programming. In addition to the
aforementioned late night talk show, NO GOOD TV and Mark Burnett Productions
will also be co-developing game shows, unscripted entertainment series,
scripted comedies, movies and specials. These co-productions will be created
to air across multiple programming platforms in North America and abroad,
including broadcast, cable, online and wireless.
"As the media landscape changes, creating content for multiple platforms
is essential to success," said Mark Burnett, President of Mark Burnett
Productions. "NO GOOD TV already built a great brand, and we look forward to
collaborating with them to extend its reach."
"Rich Abramson and I are proud to announce that Media Icon Mark Burnett
has joined our family," said Gene Simmons, Chairman of the Board of NO GOOD
TV. "Mark is an extraordinary visionary, entrepreneur; creator and producer.
He has created some of the most successful television shows worldwide and we
look forward to a long and fruitful relationship."
"Mark Burnett is a singular and distinguished pioneer in entertainment and
I can think of no other partner more perfect than he to help take the NO GOOD
TV brand to the next level," said Kourosh Taj, Founder & Co-President of NO
GOOD TV. "We set out to push the envelope and we're honored to continue our
tradition of trailblazing with the original trailblazer himself!"
About NO GOOD TV (NGTV)
NO GOOD TV (www.ngtv.com) is the world's largest producer of uncensored
celebrity news and entertainment programming. The first and only network of
its kind, NO GOOD TV covers all aspects of the entertainment industry without
resorting to gossip or paparazzi-style programming. Hosts Carrie Keagan and
Shark Firestone are featured in exclusive, uncensored interviews with the
biggest stars in the world. With more than 300 million clip views on YouTube
alone, NO GOOD TV is currently their #3 most viewed channel of all time.
Digital press kit available 24/7 at http://www.ngtv.com/ngtv_presskit/. Please
direct all general media inquiries to Ron Hebshie (rhebshie@ngtv.com) at (310)
556-8600 or (213) 713-9438.
About Mark Burnett Productions
Mark Burnett Productions (MBP) has produced over 1,100 hours of television
programming which regularly airs in over 70 countries around the world. MBP
revolutionized television with hits such as "Survivor" (CBS), "The Apprentice"
(NBC), "The Contender" (ESPN), "Rock Star" (CBS), "Are You Smarter Than a 5th
Grader?" (FOX), which is currently being produced in 51 countries and the
daytime syndicated hit "Martha" (about to begin its 4th season). In the
summers of 2007 and 2008, MBP entered the world of award shows when Mark
Burnett served as executive producer for the "MTV Movie Awards." Since 2001,
MBP has garnered a total of 51 Emmy nominations with 5 wins and has won 4
People's Choice Awards. Mark Burnett has been named one of the most
influential people in the world by TIME magazine and named TV Guide's most
valuable player. He has won both Brandweek's Marketer of the Year Award and
the prestigious Rose d'Or FRAPA Format Award. In 2007, Mark Burnett was
inducted into the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame. In 2008, Mark was
honored with the announcement that he is to receive a star on the Hollywood
walk of fame.
SOURCE NO GOOD TV (NGTV)
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