MONTREAL – Hollywood television studio 20th Century Fox Television and Cirque du Soleil Média, the joint venture between Québec-based Cirque du Soleil and Bell Media, are teaming up to create new TV projects.
According to the announcement, the two will work together to develop new live action primetime scripted specials “that go well beyond the Cirque du Soleil brand we know and love for its one-of-a-kind live shows”.
"Cirque du Soleil is recognized for its incredible, high-quality, artistic live entertainment. I am confident that by joining forces with 20th Century Fox Television, we will propel our brand to new heights by creating distinctive high quality television productions," said Cirque du Soleil Média president Jacques Méthé, in the news release. "Our goal with this partnership is not to televise our live performances, but rather create content in the primetime scripted arena that will elevate the genre by drawing from Cirque's creative vision."
"The Cirque du Soleil brand is so vibrant and colourful and mind-bending," added 20th Century Fox Television president of creative affairs Jonnie Davis. "Their productions have such soul and imagination. We think the combination of Cirque and 20th is a perfect fit, and we're already searching for writers who can tap into their world to create scripted series that are as distinctive and exciting as the world famous Cirque live events."
