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After Reimagining ‘Deal Or No Deal’ & ‘Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’, Endemol Shine Enrolls In ‘Star Academy’
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Unscripted mogul Sharon Levy snags multi-territory deal to revive iconic reality franchise 'Star Academy' after previous hits 'Deal or No Deal' and 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition'.
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- Endemol Shine North America, led by Sharon Levy, has secured the rights to revive 'Star Academy', a hugely popular reality competition that first aired in France and developed a cult following around the world.
- Levy's team has a proven track record of reviving classic unscripted formats, having successfully reimagined 'Deal or No Deal' and 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' for modern audiences, making this a strategic move to capitalize on her expertise.
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Sharon Levy, Endemol Shine North America, Deal or No Deal, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Star Academy