Brighton Entertainment, Inc. to Produce Fox Soccer USA for Fox Soccer Channel.LOS ANGELES Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. -- Fox Soccer Channel Fox Soccer Channel is a United States digital cable network, owned by News Corporation, that specializes in soccer. The channel took its current name on February 7, 2005; before then, the network was known as Fox Sports World, Launched Nov. 1, 1997. announced today that Brighton Entertainment, a New York-based production company, will produce and package Fox Soccer USA, a new half-hour series set to debut on the channel in April. The announcement was made by David Sternberg, General Manager of Fox Soccer Channel. The channel, formerly called Fox Sports World Sports World are a British sports Retailer, formerly called Sports Soccer. Founded in the late 1970's by former county squash coach Mike Ashley, the group Sports World International is now the UK's largest retailer of sports clothing and accessories. , launched across the nation two weeks ago to 20 million cable and satellite subscribers. Fox Soccer USA fuses together the rising pop soccer culture across the nation in this weekly show that's filled with news and features about what Generations X, Y and Z are doing on and off the field. From the game itself to its fashion, music and the newest techno must-haves, Fox Soccer USA profiles trends in the emerging soccer nation to engage viewers in everything they need to know about the beautiful game. "We're pleased to have Brighton Entertainment onboard Refers to a chip or other hardware component that is directly attached to the printed circuit board (motherboard). Contrast with offboard. See inboard. to orchestrate or·ches·trate tr.v. or·ches·trat·ed, or·ches·trat·ing, or·ches·trates 1. To compose or arrange (music) for performance by an orchestra. 2. this new series for Fox Soccer Channel," said Sternberg. "We are confident that the show will have the right blend of edgy, informative and entertaining content to attract a young, soccer-savvy audience." Added Dermot McQuarrie, Senior Vice President of Production and Programming for Fox Sports International Fox Sports International is an international sports programming and production entity housed within the Fox Networks Group, one of the major operating units within Fox Entertainment Group and News Corporation. , "In addition to Brighton's production expertise in entertainment and music, the company has produced several live soccer events for Fox Sports International that were viewed worldwide. We look forward to expanding our relationship with Brighton with this new program." "Our goal is to create a show that will raise awareness of American soccer by mixing pop-culture with human interest stories," said Brad J. Fuss, President and Executive Producer of Brighton Entertainment who will oversee Fox Soccer USA's production. The popularity of soccer in the U.S. is surging across both the professional and amateur levels. Registration in U.S. youth soccer programs now exceeds that of baseball, football and basketball. The sport has given rise to a distinctive lifestyle, attracting youth across the U.S., and Fox Soccer USA will look to capture this fast-evolving culture. Production for Fox Soccer USA is set to begin in about two weeks. Plans call for the show to be hosted by a male and female team with features that will include in-depth profiles (Main Attractions) that highlight athletes, coaches, mentors and college, high school and youth programs. Viewers will also be given the opportunity to participate in the show. About Fox Soccer Channel Fox Soccer Channel is affiliated with Fox Sports International, an international sports programming and production entity housed within Fox Networks Group. Fox Networks Group, an operating unit operating unit A type of operating company that engages in transactions with outsiders and that is owned by another business. For example, in 1995 the stockholders of Capital Cities/ABC approved a $19 billion merger with the Walt Disney Company, whereupon of the Fox Entertainment Group, consists of the FOX Broadcasting Company Noun 1. broadcasting company - a company that manages tv or radio stations company - an institution created to conduct business; "he only invests in large well-established companies"; "he started the company in his garage" , Fox Cable Networks, FOX Sports and Fox Networks Engineering & Operations (FNE&O). For more information, visit Fox Soccer Channel online at www.foxsoccer.com. |
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