“THE 64th ANNUAL MISS UNIVERSE® PAGEANT”
TO AIR LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20, ON FOX
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Selected as Host Site
Network Agreement Also Includes Rights for The MISS USA® Pageant
NEW YORK – October 28, 2015 – IMG and The Miss Universe Organization today announced “THE 64th ANNUAL MISS UNIVERSE® PAGEANT” has been picked up by Fox Broadcasting Company (FOX). The three-hour annual event will air live from Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on Sunday, Dec. 20 (7:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. As part of IMG’s agreement with FOX to broadcast MISS UNIVERSE®, the network will also have domestic rights to air MISS USA®.
“MISS UNIVERSE® is a unique, global media property and this partnership with FOX marks a new era for The Miss Universe Organization as a whole,” said Michael Antinoro, SVP of Original Content, IMG. “As the broadcast leader in innovative and groundbreaking live events, FOX is the perfect partner as we look to implement new and exciting changes to this show and the franchise.”
“The MISS UNIVERSE® and MISS USA® pageants are iconic television events loved by generations of viewers around the world,” said David Madden, President, Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company. “We are very excited to partner with IMG and The Miss Universe Organization to infuse a fresh new energy into these perennial broadcast favorites.”
Known for its energy and endless entertainment options, the city of Las Vegas and Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino have hosted many MISS UNIVERSE® and MISS USA® pageants over the years.
“Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino has been a fantastic partner to The Miss Universe Organization, and it will be a great home for ‘THE 64th ANNUAL MISS UNIVERSE® PAGEANT,’” said Paula M. Shugart, President of The Miss Universe Organization. “The resort’s AXIS Theater is a premier entertainment venue, and the ideal site for the pageant’s inaugural broadcast on a new network.”
The MISS UNIVERSE® telecast is one of the most-watched events in the world, with distribution in approximately 190 countries and territories. Contestants from more than 80 countries will vie to become the next Miss Universe in this year’s special programming event, which will conclude with current Miss Universe Paulina Vega of Colombia crowning her successor.
The MISS USA® Pageant, which will air in 2016 on FOX, features contestants from all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The winner of MISS USA® goes on to compete for the title of Miss Universe.
As previously announced, WME | IMG wholly acquired The Miss Universe Organization in September 2015, expanding the company’s portfolio of global events and media properties across entertainment and live events. Prior to the acquisition, IMG had produced a number of pageants for The Miss Universe Organization and will continue to do so with this year’s MISS UNIVERSE® telecast.
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Author: Joanna Wolff

THE 2015 MISS UNIVERSE PAGEANT MEDIA GUIDELINES

Author: Jackie Shahinian

“LA 64a EDICIÓN ANUAL DEL CONCURSO MISS UNIVERSE®”
EN VIVO DESDE LAS VEGAS
DOMINGO, 20 DE DICIEMBRE POR FOX
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino seleccionado como sede del evento
El acuerdo televisivo también incluye los derechos para el Concurso MISS USA®
NUEVA YORK – Octubre 28, 2015 – IMG y The Miss Universe Organization, el día de hoy anunciaron que Fox Broadcasting Company (FOX) ha adquirido los derechos de transmisión de “LA 64a EDICIÓN ANUAL DEL CONCURSO MISS UNIVERSE®”. El evento anual de tres horas será presentado en vivo desde Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino en Las Vegas el domingo, 20 de diciembre (7:00-10:00 PM ET en vivo/PT en diferido) por FOX. Como parte del acuerdo entre IMG y FOX respecto a la transmisión de MISS UNIVERSE®, la cadena también tendrá los derechos locales para transmitir MISS USA®.
“MISS UNIVERSE® es una propiedad única, de medios globales y esta sociedad con FOX marca una nueva era para The Miss Universe Organization en su totalidad”, dijo Michael Antinoro, Vicepresidente ejecutivo de Contenido Original de IMG. “Como el líder de transmisión en eventos innovadores y de vanguardia en vivo, FOX es el socio perfecto, ya que buscamos implementar nuevos y emocionantes cambios tanto al programa, como a la franquicia”.
Los concursos “The MISS UNIVERSE® y MISS USA® son eventos icónicos de televisión aclamados por generaciones de televidentes alrededor del mundo”, afirmó David Madden, Presidente, Entretenimiento, Fox Broadcasting Company. “Estamos emocionados de habernos asociado con IMG y The Miss Universe Organization para infundir energía fresca e innovadora a estos favoritos de siempre”.
Conocido por su energía y sus interminables opciones de entretenimiento, la ciudad de Las Vegas y Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino han sido la sede de muchos concursos MISS UNIVERSE® y MISS USA® a través de los años.
“Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino ha sido un aliado fantástico para The Miss Universe Organization, y será un excelente hogar para ‘LA 64a EDICIÓN ANUAL DEL CONCURSO MISS UNIVERSE®’”, afirmó Paula M. Shugart, Presidente de The Miss Universe Organization. “El AXIS Theater del resort es un lugar de entretenimiento de primera categoría, y por tanto, el lugar ideal para la transmisión del concurso inaugural en una nueva cadena”.
La difusión de MISS UNIVERSE® es uno de los eventos más observados alrededor del mundo, con distribución a aproximadamente 190 países y territorios. Las participantes provenientes de más de 80 países competirán para convertirse en la siguiente Miss Universo en este evento de programación especial del año, el cual concluirá con la actual Miss Universo Paulina Vega de Colombia coronando a su sucesora.
El Concurso MISS USA®, el cual se presentará en 2016 por FOX, presenta a concursantes de los 50 estados y el Distrito de Columbia. La ganadora del MISS USA® pasará a competir por el título de Miss Universe.
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Author: Joanna Wolff

December 2, 2015 To: Re: All Television Networks, Stations and Program Producers 2015 MISS UNIVERSE� Pageant News Access Guidelines

Author: Jennifer Solar

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015 http://bit.ly/1HX78GX STEVE HARVEY TO HOST "2015 MISS UNIVERSE�" LIVE SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20, ON FOX Emmy Award winner Steve Harvey will host "2015 MISS UNIVERSE�," it was announced today by The Miss Universe Organization and FOX. The three-hour annual event will air live from Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas Sunday, Dec. 20 (7:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. "I am thrilled to be hosting this iconic event for the first time ever, " said Harvey. "It's exciting to be working with FOX, IMG and The Miss Universe Organization to make this year's MISS UNIVERSE� telecast a huge success." "Steve Harvey is one of the funniest, most likeable personalities on TV today, and he's the perfect host for this very special evening," said David Madden, President, Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company. "The combination of Steve and the talented, impressive women vying for the Miss Universe title is sure to make this a night to remember." Steve Harvey is a TV personality, talk show host, actor and comedian who currently hosts two popular TV shows: "The Steve Harvey Show," which premiered in 2011; and game show "Family Feud," which he began hosting in 2010; as well as a nationally syndicated radio show, "The Steve Harvey Morning Show," since its inception in 2000. Harvey began his career doing stand-up comedy in the mid-1980s. His success as a comedian eventually led to a long stint as host of "It's Showtime at the Apollo," as well as various acting, hosting, writing and producing roles. Harvey's television and film career includes roles in "Me and The Boys," "The Steve Harvey Show," "Steve Harvey's Big Time Challenge," "Love Don't Cost a Thing," "You Got Served," "Johnson Family Vacation" and "Madea Goes to Jail." In addition, Harvey is a bestselling author. The MISS UNIVERSE� telecast is one of the most-watched events in the world, with distribution in approximately 190 countries and territories. Contestants from more than 80 countries will vie to become the next Miss Universe in this special programming event, which will conclude with current Miss Universe Paulina Vega of Colombia crowning her successor. As previously announced, WME | IMG wholly acquired The Miss Universe Organization in September 2015. Prior to the acquisition, IMG had produced a number of shows for The Miss Universe Organization and will continue to do so with this year's MISS UNIVERSE� telecast. -more-

Author: FNG

MEDIA TIP SHEET: MISS UNIVERSE� 2015

Author: Jackie Shahinian

THE 2015 MISS UNIVERSE� CONTESTANTS

Author: Jackie Shahinian

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015 http://bit.ly/1UBCWmb EMMY AWARD NOMINEE NIECY NASH, 2012 MISS UNIVERSE OLIVIA CULPO, FOOTBALL LEGEND EMMITT SMITH AND CELEBRITY ENTERTAINMENT MOGUL PEREZ HILTON, TAPPED AS JUDGES FOR "2015 MISS UNIVERSE�" LIVE SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20, ON FOX For First Time Ever, Fans Given Opportunity to Weigh In as Judge Emmy Award-nominated actress Niecy Nash (SCREAM QUEENS, "Getting On"), 2012 Miss Universe Olivia Culpo, football legend Emmitt Smith and celebrity entertainment mogul Perez Hilton, will join the "2015 MISS UNIVERSE�" judging panel, it was announced today by The Miss Universe Organization and FOX. As previously announced, the show will be hosted by Steve Harvey, with live reporting from Roselyn Sanchez. Performers include Seal, The Band Perry and Charlie Puth. The three-hour annual event will air live from Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas Sunday, Dec. 20 (7:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. This year, for the first time ever, fans worldwide will also have a say in who gets crowned MISS UNIVERSE�. With a virtual seat at the judging table, fans can vote on each category and help decide who walks away MISS UNIVERSE� 2015. Viewers will score each contestant on a scale of one to ten in swimsuit, evening gown, and interview. To vote, visit www.MISSUNIVERSE.com/vote via any desktop or mobile device during the live telecast. Additionally, fans will have the opportunity to submit a final question through Facebook which will be asked to one contestant in the interview portion. Niecy Nash is an Emmy Award nominee and Emmy-winning producer, known for hosting and producing the popular home-makeover series "Clean House" and starring in "Reno 911." Most recently, she starred in the first season of FOX's hit horror-comedy series SCREAM QUEENS, and wrapped production on the acclaimed cable comedy "Getting On." She also stars in the cable comedy "The Soul Man." As a student at Boston University, Olivia Culpo entered Miss Rhode Island on a whim, and went on to win Miss Rhode Island, Miss USA and Miss Universe in 1.5 years. She was named the first winning contestant representing the United States in 15 years. Outside of her career in entertainment, Culpo serves as a spokesperson for HIV/AIDS awareness, an ambassador for PROJECT SUNSHINE and has traveled the world working with various charities in underdeveloped countries.

Author: Joanna Wolff

MISS UNIVERSE� 2015 B-ROLL PACKAGES

Author: Jackie Shahinian