Los Angeles, California – Shine America has entered into an exclusive, multi-year production partnership with Nigel Lythgoe Productions (NLP), to cooperatively develop and produce entertainment franchises with the Shine Group for the global TV marketplace.

Nigel Lythgoe Productions will continue to be based in Los Angeles. The deal, which commences January 1, 2013, was brokered by ICM Partners and Del Shaw Moonves Tanaka Finkelstein & Lezcano.

“I am thrilled to be teaming up with Shine to develop new shows for a global audience. We live in one world and need to create content for that market. I cannot think of a more exciting company to partner with in order to face that challenge,” said Nigel Lythgoe, CEO of NLP.

“Shine Group’s mission is to be the home for the world’s best creative talent and Nigel exemplifies and accelerates that as the creator and star of some of the world’s most popular formats,” said Alex Mahon, CEO Shine Group. “We believe that in joining forces, we will create even more compelling global hits.”

Lythgoe is one of the most respected talents in the world of television, currently serving as executive producer on American Idol. He’s a creator, executive producer and judge on So You Think You Can Dance. Lythgoe has a host of additional major credits, including the UK series Pop Idol, from which American Idol was born.