Sunset Pictures Launches TV Unit

LOS ANGELES, November 17:
Sunset Pictures has launched an in-house television production division, Sunset
Television, to exploit increasing demand for TV content worldwide.

The TV unit plans to
develop and produce reality-based programming, scripted series and specials,
sitcoms, dramatic specials, and made-for-TV movies and series. It will also
provide production and post-production services to networks and independent
producers.

The announcement was made
by Sunset president Martin Guigui. Partner and senior VP Peter Wooster will run
the division, which, in addition to producing three shows a year, will license
Sunset’s own productions as well as third-party projects to domestic and
international broadcasters, and to cable and satellite companies.

The first project for
Sunset Television is the reality series Motor Home Makeover, created and executive produced by Michael S.
Pasquan. The show is being produced by Bud Brutsman, creator of Overhaulin and Rides, and Sunset’s Wooster. Motor Home Makeover is a home improvement show
with emphasis on the mobile home.