SANTA MONICA, Calif. and
VANCOUVER, British Columbia,
June 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/
-- Leading Hollywood studio Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A,
LGF.B) today announced that it will bring its Now You See
Me blockbuster film franchise to life in a new one-of-a-kind
stage spectacular: NOW YOU SEE ME LIVE. The studio,
together with its partner The Works Entertainment, is launching a
state-of-the-art magic show with cutting-edge technology, surprise
twists, and never-before-seen illusions from some of the greatest
magicians in the world. The global tour will kick off in
China, one of the highest grossing
international markets for the film series, this November. The
Works Entertainment are the producers and creative team behind the
world's best-selling magic show 'The Illusionists.'
At the center of the show are The Horsemen – four of the leading
illusionists in the world who will stun audiences with mind-bending
magic: "The Showman" James More,
viral magician from Britain's
Got Talent; "The Manipulator" Florian Sainvet, two-time French
Magic Champion and finalist of France's Got Talent; "The Escape Artist"
Sabine van Diemen, from
Holland's Got Talent and
West End Productions' The Illusionists; and "The Mentalist"
Enzo Weyne, from France's Got Talent and the best-winning
magic show by French Federation of Prestidigitator Artists. A
fifth cast member, the show's host, will be unique to each market
and host the show in the local language of the touring region.
"We are thrilled to partner with The Works Entertainment for
this live, interactive magic spectacular, especially given their
strong pedigree and their understanding and appreciation of the
Now You See Me brand," said Lionsgate Senior Vice President
of Global Live and Location Based Entertainment Jenefer Brown. "We
know NOW YOU SEE ME LIVE will give fans worldwide a new way
to engage with a franchise they know and love, and we look forward
to launching it in China, a region
that has been overwhelmingly supportive of the films."
"The Works Entertainment is delighted to partner with global
content leader Lionsgate on this innovative and incredible new
magic production," said Executive Producer, The Works
Entertainment, Simon Painter. "After
the success of 'The Illusionists' franchise worldwide, NOW YOU
SEE ME LIVE will push stage magic and illusion into the next
generation. We cannot wait for audiences to enjoy this
groundbreaking theatrical experience."
Now You See Me and Now You See Me 2
from Lionsgate's Summit Entertainment were global smash
hits grossing more than $680 million at the worldwide box
office, including China where the
films grossed over $100 million and
where their popularity continues to grow. In addition to the
upcoming live stage show, the franchise already spans two mobile
games and the intellectual property will soon expand into the theme
park space at Lionsgate Entertainment World, Lionsgate's first
indoor theme park, which will be located in Hengqin, China, and set to open in early 2019.
The deal was negotiated for Lionsgate by Brown and Eva Feder, Vice President of Business &
Legal Affairs.
Dates for the global tour and ticket information will be
announced shortly. For more information, please visit:
www.nowyouseemelive.com.
About Lionsgate
The first major new studio in decades,
Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) is a global content platform whose
films television series, digital products and linear and
over-the-top platforms reach next generation audiences around the
world. In addition to its filmed entertainment leadership,
Lionsgate content drives a growing presence in interactive and
location-based entertainment, gaming, virtual reality and other new
entertainment technologies. Lionsgate's content initiatives
are backed by a 16,000-title film and television library and
delivered through a global licensing infrastructure. The
Lionsgate brand is synonymous with original, daring and
ground-breaking content created with special emphasis on the
evolving patterns and diverse composition of the Company's
worldwide consumer base.
About The Works
Established by Simon Painter and Tim
Lawson, The Works Entertainment is a world-class leader in
theatrical productions and large-scale attractions. TWE's
productions have consistently smashed box office records, been seen
in over 400 cities, over 35 countries and have included
performances in prestigious venues such as the Sydney Opera House in Australia, the Hammersmith Apollo in
London and the Marquis Theatre on
Broadway, New York. With a global
network of affiliates and an office in the heart of Los Angeles, The Works Entertainment is
perfectly situated to offer exceptional quality, ground breaking
creativity and first-class execution.
For Lionsgate:
Cristina Castañeda
Lionsgate
ccastaneda@lionsgate.com
+1 310 255 5114
For The Works:
Danielle McKechnie
The Works Entertainment
danielle@theworksent.com
+1 424 369 5420
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