YTV COMMISIONED FOR ‘STARMAKER’ BY ITV2

YORKSHIRE Television have been commissioned by ITV2 to make one of the biggest and most exciting talent shows to be screened on British television.
From September 2001 ‘STARMAKER’ will follow the fates of thousands of star struck hopefuls with a guarantee from the show’s Executive Producer, YTV’s Head of Entertainment Jïm Brown, to find at least one major new star of the future.
Joan Lofts, ITV2’s Head of Broadcasting, said: “This is one of ITV2’s most ambitious commissions and we’re looking forward to this exciting series which could discover the next big entertainment star of the 21st century.”
Over 14-weeks and 52-hours of television a celebrity panel will unearth hidden talent of all descriptions ranging from budding new Robbie’s or Geri’s to those who ought to have stayed at home, auditioning at 30 locations across the country. ‘STARMAKER’ will show the auditions; viewers will be able to see raw talent in action, feel the pressure as the panel decides who has what it takes and witness amateur turns that could see the audience rolling in the aisles with laughter.
From each location seven lucky contestants will feature in their own Saturday night Entertainment Show with the chance to compete for a place in ‘STARMAKER’S’ live finale in the New Year. (CD)