A+E GLOBAL MEDIA PARTNERS WITH TYLER PERRY STUDIOS AND PANTHEON MEDIA GROUP ON MULTI-SERIES UNSCRIPTED DEVELOPMENT DEAL

Creative Joint Venture Expands Unscripted Content for Lifetime and A&E

NEW YORK, NY (March 5, 2025) - A+E Global Media (formerly A+E Networks) announced today a partnership with Tyler Perry Studios (TPS) and Emmy(R)-winning powerhouse Pantheon Media Group for a multi-series development deal. Under this agreement, the companies will collaborate on a slate of unscripted projects spanning multiple genres and platforms across Lifetime and A&E.

With a legacy of producing record-breaking, critically acclaimed content, Perry's storytelling has continually resonated with audiences worldwide. His ability to create compelling dramas, thought-provoking narratives, and deeply human characters has redefined television. Now, with this expansion into A+E Global Media's networks, Perry will introduce fresh, diverse, and emotionally gripping unscripted content that aligns with the core values and audiences of Lifetime and A&E. Development on the projects are currently underway.

This partnership ensures that a diverse lineup of unscripted series is greenlit across A+E Global Media's brands before a single frame is even shot - a testament to the trust and creative firepower driving this alliance. As demand for premium nonfiction programming continues to grow, this collaboration underscores a shared commitment to delivering high-impact, culture-defining storytelling.

"There is no better place than A+E Global for this partnership to bring some incredible stories to life - everything from inspirational real-life storytelling to mysteries ripped from the headlines," said Tyler Perry. "TPS is excited to dive into all things unscripted with this new venture."

"Tyler Perry's unique ability to craft stories that deeply connect with audiences is unparalleled," said Elaine Frontain Bryant, EVP and Head of Programming, A&E, Lifetime and LMN. "We are thrilled to welcome Tyler Perry to the A+E family and cannot wait to see the incredible content Tyler Perry Studios and Pantheon will bring to A+E Global Media."

Steve Michaels, Chairman, Pantheon Media Group, said: "A+E Global Media has long set the bar for exceptional nonfiction, and Tyler Perry Studios has mastered audience-driven narratives that resonate on a global scale. Partnering with both allows us to push the boundaries of unscripted entertainment."

The deal builds on Pantheon's strategic joint venture with Tyler Perry Studios, an alliance designed to broaden their unscripted footprint. Antoinetta Stallings, Vice President of Unscripted at Tyler Perry Studios, and LaNeé Griffin, Senior Vice President of Development and Programming at Pantheon, will oversee the development and execution of these upcoming titles.

It's been a landmark year for the newly rebranded Pantheon Media Group. Originally launched as Asylum Entertainment Group, the company now operates under its new name with Steve Michaels as Chairman and Jennifer O'Connell as the newly appointed CEO. Pantheon oversees a diverse portfolio of more than 20 global labels, including live specialists Done+Dusted, premium documentary specialists Breaklight Pictures and Ladywell Films, true-crime producers Texas Crew Productions, among more.

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About Tyler Perry and Tyler Perry Studios

Tyler Perry is an actor, director, screenwriter, producer, playwright, author, and philanthropist. He started his career writing plays, many of which became the inspiration for his films, including the legendary "Madea." Perry's entertainment enterprise has raked in over $2 billion. Tyler Perry has produced over 2100 episodes of television and directed, written and produced 28 feature films. In 2019, Perry celebrated the historic opening of Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta. He received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the 2021 Oscars and the Governors Award at the 2020 Emmys.

Tyler Perry Studios, a major motion picture studio, is one of the largest production facilities in the country, showcasing forty buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, twelve purpose-build soundstages, 200 acres of greenspace and a diverse backlot. Acquired by Tyler Perry in 2015, the 330-acre lot is located in the heart of Atlanta on the historic grounds of the former Fort McPherson army base. Fort McPherson is the fourth expansion in the lineage of the writer actor, producer, director and philanthropist's creative empire.

About Pantheon Media Group

Pantheon Media Group, formerly Asylum Entertainment Group, is a premier Emmy(R) Award-winning production powerhouse dedicated to delivering groundbreaking content across live events, factual entertainment, premium documentaries, true crime, sports and more. Part of Endeavor's Nonscripted Content Group in Los Angeles, Pantheon oversees nearly 20 leading production labels, including Done+Dusted, Film 45, Texas Crew Productions, Breaklight Pictures, Big City TV and is behind acclaimed projects such as Omnivore (Netflix), Shaq (HBO), How I Caught My Killer (Hulu) and the 47th Kennedy Center Honors (CBS).

Led by Chairman Steve Michaels and CEO Jen O'Connell, Pantheon Media Group continues to expand its global reach through strategic partnerships, creative ventures and investments in innovative studios such as Ladywell Films, Soho Studios and DARE Pictures. With offices in Los Angeles, London, Dubai and Vancouver, Pantheon remains committed to crafting compelling storytelling that resonates worldwide.

ABOUT LIFETIME

Celebrating over 40 years of entertaining audiences, Lifetime is a premier entertainment destination for women dedicated to offering the highest quality original programming spanning award-winning movies, high-quality scripted series and breakout non-fiction series. Lifetime has an impressive legacy in public affairs, bringing attention to social issues that women care about with initiatives such as the long running Stop Breast Cancer for Life, Stop Violence Against Women, and Broader Focus, a major global initiative dedicated to supporting and hiring female directors, writers and producers. Lifetime Television(R), LMN(R), Lifetime Real Women(R) and Lifetime Digital(TM) are part of Lifetime Entertainment Services, LLC, a subsidiary of A+E Global Media. A+E Global Media (aegm.com) is a joint venture of the Disney-ABC Television Group and Hearst Corporation.

ABOUT A&E

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