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E1 Entertainment has reached a production and development deal with legendary rock band KISS.
E1 will tap the worldwide enthusiasm for the KISS brand, collaborating
with founding members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley to create a comedic
half-hour kids television series that galvanizes the band’s iconic
personas for its young fans.
“We’re honored to be involved in carrying on the KISS legacy,”
comments Frank Saperstein, senior VP of Kids and Animation for E1.
“It’s wonderful to collaborate with the creative forces behind one of
the greatest rock bands of all time and unquestionably one of the most
recognised worldwide.”
KISS’s role as the face of Dr. Pepper, their significant presence
during Super Bowl XLIV, and their appearance on the 2009 American Idol
Finale, which reached over thirty million viewers, has made the make-up
and leather-clad giants a household name for kids and families today.
"KISS continues to be the juggernaut of licensing and
merchandising, from KISS M&M's to KISS Dr Pepper,” remarks KISS
co-founder Gene Simmons. “KISS is a band, but also the only music
brand. Continuing in our 35 year history of going where no band has
gone before, we are proud to partner with E1. Like all things KISS, we
intend to make this a very special show for our fans."
“We couldn’t be more excited. Coupling E1’s successes and ingenuity
with the global force of KISS guarantees an express pass into the homes
of our youngest KISS Army members with a show of superior quality,“
adds KISS co-founder Paul Stanley.
The as- yet untitled series will be produced and distributed worldwide
by E1. Executive Producers are John Morayniss and Frank Saperstein for
E1 Entertainment; Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of KISS. E1 and KISS
will handle all licensing and merchandise for the series.
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