Lionsgate & Jeff Apploff to Create Unscripted Series & Formats

SANTA MONICA/VANCOUVER: Lionsgate has formed a joint venture with producer Jeff Apploff to create original non-scripted series and formats.

Apploff will be developing projects for Lionsgate Television through his Apploff Entertainment banner. Lionsgate will have exclusive rights to the TV content produced by Apploff Entertainment.

Apploff has a long list of credits in the game-show arena. Most recently, he created the prime-time musical game show Beat Shazam for FOX, which will be produced in conjunction with Mark Burnett. Previously, Apploff executive produced the prime-time network game show BOOM! for FOX, alongside Keshet and dick clark productions.

“Jeff is a world-class showrunner, a respected collaborator and a prolific creator of high-end unscripted content with global appeal,” said Jennifer O’Connell, Lionsgate’s executive VP of alternative. “As Lionsgate Television expands its alternative programming portfolio to include big formats that can travel around the world, we’re fortunate to add Jeff and his talented team at Apploff Entertainment, including Wes Kauble and Danielle Peress, as rich sources of incredible shows and formats.”

“I’ve built my entire career surrounding myself with amazing people who do incredible things, and Kevin, Sandra, Jennifer, Brian and the rest of the Lionsgate team are beyond exceptional,” said Apploff, the president and CEO of Apploff Entertainment. “The opportunity for us to partner with a prestigious studio ramping up its unscripted slate was a no-brainer. Together we will form a creative force laser-focused on collaborating with top broadcasters and leading platforms to deliver quality content to audiences around the world.”