E1 Inks Development Deal with Rock Band KISS

LOS ANGELES/TORONTO: E1 Entertainment has firmed up a production and development deal with the legendary rock group KISS to create a half-hour kids’ comedy series using the band’s personas.

The as-yet untitled series will be produced and distributed worldwide by E1. Executive producers are John Morayniss and Frank Saperstein for E1 Entertainment, along with Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of KISS. E1 and KISS will handle all licensing and merchandise for the series.

“We’re honored to be involved in carrying on the KISS legacy,” commented Saperstein, the 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 recognized worldwide.”

"KISS continues to be the juggernaut of licensing and merchandising, from KISS M&M’s to KISS Dr Pepper,” added 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," added KISS co-founder Paul Stanley.