Nicola Merola and Charles Lafortune
Pixcom’s Nicola Merola, President & Executive Producer, and Charles Lafortune, Vice President of Development & Executive Producer announced that Bell Media (Quebec) has commissioned Pixcom to produce "The Ultimate Fan". The new variety/musical nostalgia show will be rolled out in 10 one-hour episodes this fall on Noovo and Noovo.ca.
The series, produced by Véronic Charron and hosted by Phil Roy, is being created as an international format for distribution. "The Ultimate Fan" promises to be a highly festive and unifying musical competition that will have everyone in Quebec dancing, singing and playing along as 16 personalities compete to prove they are the biggest fans of hit music from the past few decades.
Pixcom’s Lafortune stated, “Nicola and I, along with the entire Pixcom team, are extremely proud to offer the public this new original format, created by a talented team. 'The Ultimate Fan' will combine nostalgia, humour, fun games and variety, and will be hosted by someone who really knows how to get the party going! A huge thank you to the Bell Media team for their confidence and audacity on a unifying project that will reach a large audience.”
"We are very excited to bring this electrifying original concept to Noovo this fall," said Suzane Landry, Vice President, Content Development, Programming and Information at Bell Media. “With 'The Ultimate Fan', fans of popular music and nostalgia are sure to find their way back! Another major Quebec production that will help make Noovo the #1 destination for high quality entertainment."
"What a joy to work on a new great musical game board that brings people together. A great playground to create a unique and participative universe! People at home as well as in the studio will be able to play and travel musically," says Daniel Laurin, director of The Ultimate Fan.