September 10, 2014 DISCOVERY STUDIOS INKS PRODUCTION DEAL WITH EXECUTIVE PRODUCER SHAUNA THOMAS

(Los Angeles, CA) - Discovery Studios has signed a production deal with executive producer Shauna Thomas to develop and produce original programming.

"Shauna's accomplishments and relationships within the industry are a perfect complement to the Discovery Studios team and her collaboration with our arsenal of talented producers is sure to generate compelling, innovative programming for our clients," said Lee Bartlett, President of Discovery Studios Group and Production. 

"I'm thrilled to create new and exciting television with the supportive and synergetic team at Discovery Studios," said Thomas.

Thomas has served as executive producer for three consecutive seasons of TLC's Gypsy Sisters and Queen of Bling, WEtv's L.A. Hair, TruTV's Hulk Hogan's MCW and Bravo's Launch My Line. Thomas is represented by the Agency for the Performing Arts (APA).

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