Under the direction of Susan Levison, all genres of programming will be produced within this division, including unscripted and scripted television, film, animation and documentaries. “I am delighted to welcome Susan to our team. Her extensive expertise in content, strategy, and operations will be instrumental in realizing our vision and ambitious growth plans. Under her leadership, we are poised for success as we announce the opening of our new studios in Los Angeles. This expansion, a significant milestone under my direction, underscores our commitment to innovation and excellence. It enables us to fully leverage our remarkable intellectual properties, delivering a diverse and dynamic array of content to global audiences. Our LA studios signify not merely an expansion of space but a profound evolution in our creative capabilities, establishing a new benchmark for engaging entertainment across multiple platforms,” stated Anne Belliveau, Chief Customer Experience Officer at Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group.
“Among the many projects in active development, Cirque Du Soleil STUDIO has teamed with Ridley Scott and Scott Free Productions to develop and go to market with a groundbreaking concept for a feature film based on “O”. “We are delighted to be partnering with such a visionary and iconic brand that is Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group,” said Michael Pruss, President of Film Production at Scott Free. “We cannot wait to come together and bring the incredible world of “O” to the big screen for audiences around the world.”
Based in Los Angeles, Levison brings more than 20 years of experience in developing and producing premium content across all genres. She most recently served as Head of Studios, WWE, where she oversaw the creative and operational relaunch of the company’s global content studio and sold multiple projects to Netflix, A&E and Peacock, among others. Previously, she was Senior Vice President, Alternative Programming at CBS Television Studios, where she was responsible for all unscripted development and production across cable, streaming and digital platforms. Prior to CBS, Levison served as Executive Vice President, Original Programming & Production at VH1, overseeing more than 350 hours of original programming and development each year.
She began her career at Fox Broadcasting Company in the Alternative Development where she worked on shows such as American Idol, Temptation Island and The Simple Life. She also worked in both the Drama Development and Comedy Development departments, where she worked on such series as Bones, House, and Bob’s Burgers.
“I’m thrilled to be joining the vibrant and talented team at Cirque du Soleil during such an exciting time of growth and transformation. We intend to leverage our extensive IP library to create TV and Film projects that surprise and delight our audience,” said Levison.
