Nigel Lythgoe Inks Exclusive Production Deal With Shine America

‘American Idol' producer to develop entertainment franchises for global marketplace

By Andrea Morabito -- Broadcasting & Cable, 12/6/2012 10:09:02 PM

Nigel Lythgoe Productions has entered into an exclusive, multi-year production deal with Shine America to develop and produce entertainment franchises for the global TV marketplace.

Lythgoe is the executive producer behind Fox's American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance. The deal takes effect starting Jan. 1, with the production company continuing to be based in Los Angeles.

"Nigel is clearly one of the world's leading television producers, with an un-matched track record in TV programming both here in the U.S. and in the UK," said Shine America CEO Rich Ross. "We are thrilled to welcome Nigel and his team to the Shine family and we look forward to developing the next wave of entertainment franchises together."

Shine America produces such series as The Biggest Loser, MasterChef and The Office.