Singapore – Mark Burnett International and Genting International have teamed up on a 10-year exclusive partnership to develop, produce and distribute reality television series and game shows for the region. The collaboration marks the first step in a long-term strategy for Mark Burnett International to expand in Asia. It is also the first entry into television production for Genting International. A new company – Mark Burnett Productions Asia (MBPA) – will be formed under the agreement. The two partners will hold equal equity in MBPA and jointly invest up to US$20 million in the venture. The partnership covers all of Asia except Japan and the Middle East. MBPA will have its base at Genting International’s S$5-billion Resorts World at Sentosa, opening 2010, which will house Southeast Asia’s only Universal Studios Singapore, the world’s largest oceanarium Marine Life Park, six theme hotels, showrooms and film-production facilities.