Global ImageWorks Takes On Soul Train

NEW YORK: Global ImageWorks has been named the exclusive worldwide clip-licensing representative for the iconic series Soul Train by Direct Holdings Americas.

The deal includes the clip licensing of more than 1,100 weekly Soul Train episodes, 20-plus Soul Train award shows and all the specials and anniversary shows. Soul Train, which ran from 1971-2006, holds the record for the longest, first-run, nationally syndicated TV show ever.

"The number of artists appearing on Soul Train is extraordinary," said Global ImageWorks’ president, Jessica Berman-Bogdan, "including classic guest performances by Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, James Brown, Run DMC, Elton John, David Bowie, Justin Timberlake, Prince, Beyonce, Mariah Carey, Snoop Dogg, P Diddy, Will Smith, Alicia Keys, Jay Z—to name only a few. We are thrilled to be working with Direct Holdings Americas Inc. in making Soul Train available for clip licensing for the first time in the show’s 35-year history. The collection currently is being digitized and will be fully searchable on the Global ImageWorks website."