Foxx lands first look pacts with MTV, VH1
November 15th, 2007 - 3:09 pm ICT by adminWashington, Nov 15 (ANI): Jamie Fox has landed a two-year first-look production agreement with MTV and VH1.
As per the deal, Foxx and production partners Jaime Rucker King and Marcus King at FoxxKing Entertainment banner will develop, produce and consult on unscripted projects for both Television channels.
They will serve as exec producers on projects that will be produced via their banner.
And, the very first one that they have lined up is reality TV show “From Gs to Gents,” in which a group of men are given social makeovers in a bid to turn them into gentlemen, reports Variety.
MTV Networks Music Channels prexy Brian Graden said that they were looking forward to working with Foxx as he has proven to have “the golden touch in film, television and music.
“He takes chances and breaks new ground,” the website quoted Graden, as saying.
As a producer, Foxx’s credits include the 2004 FX pic “Redemption” and his sitcom “The Jamie Foxx Show.” He was also attached to the CBS reality project “Pop Dynasty.” (ANI)
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