Endemol Shine North America Pacts with Beat Shazam Creator

Endemol Shine North America has inked an overall production deal with Wes Kauble, co-creator of Beat Shazam, to develop unscripted content.

Under the agreement, Kauble will create original unscripted series and formats for Endemol Shine North America through his newly launched Interrobang Entertainment banner. He will concentrate on developing new game and competition shows with domestic and international appeal.

Previously, Kauble was senior VP of development at Apploff Entertainment, where he co-executive produced on the first two seasons of Beat Shazam.

“Wes is a remarkably talented producer and creator and I’m thrilled to have him joining our ranks here at Endemol Shine,” said Sharon Levy, the president of unscripted and scripted television at Endemol Shine North America. “Wes has some great format ideas that we are already exploring for the U.S. market and hopefully can develop to take out globally, as well.”

Kauble added: “With Endemol Shine, I’m confident that I’ve found the perfect home for the next stage of my career. Sharon and the rest of the team have welcomed me with open arms and we’re going to set the world on fire in 2018 with some game-changing new shows.”