{"id":24625,"date":"2024-01-19T15:01:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-19T15:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prnasia.com\/story\/archive\/4316253_AE16253_0"},"modified":"2024-01-19T15:01:00","modified_gmt":"2024-01-19T15:01:00","slug":"mgm-alternative-and-the-global-esports-federation-ink-deal-to-create-content-surrounding-the-global-esports-games-esports-athletes-and-gaming-lifestyle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/transmediavictoria.net.au\/?p=24625","title":{"rendered":"MGM Alternative and the Global Esports Federation Ink Deal to Create Content Surrounding the Global Esports Games, Esports Athletes, and Gaming Lifestyle"},"content":{"rendered":"<br \/>\n<table name=\"logo_release\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"10\" cellpadding=\"5\" align=\"right\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/1742967\/GEF_Wordmark_FC2_Logo.jpg?p=medium600\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" title=\"logo\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" width=\"118\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><i>New linear and streaming content to be developed, as well as live events<\/i><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">LOS ANGELES<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Jan. 19, 2024<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; Today, MGM Alternative, a division of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mgm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon MGM Studios<\/a>, and the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.globalesports.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Global Esports Federation<\/a>&nbsp;announced a deal to create content surrounding the Global Esports Games, esports athletes, and the gaming lifestyle. In collaboration, MGM Alternative, which produces <i>The Voice<\/i>, <i>Shark Tank<\/i>, and <i>Survivor<\/i>, and GEF, which promotes the credibility, legitimacy, and prestige of esports globally, will work to develop new linear and streaming content, as well as live events within GEF&#8217;s esports conventions and events.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder3089\">\n<p style=\"TEXT-ALIGN: center; WIDTH: 100%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2322476\/MGM_Alternative_a_division_Amazon_MGM_Studios_Global_Esports_Federation.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2322476\/MGM_Alternative_a_division_Amazon_MGM_Studios_Global_Esports_Federation.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"MGM Alternative, a division of Amazon MGM Studios, and the Global Esports Federation announced a deal to create content surrounding the Global Esports Games, esports athletes, and the gaming lifestyle. In collaboration, MGM Alternative, which produces The Voice, Shark Tank, and Survivor, and GEF, which promotes the credibility, legitimacy, and prestige of esports globally, will work to develop new linear and streaming content, as well as live events within GEF\u2019s esports conventions and events.\" alt=\"MGM Alternative, a division of Amazon MGM Studios, and the Global Esports Federation announced a deal to create content surrounding the Global Esports Games, esports athletes, and the gaming lifestyle. In collaboration, MGM Alternative, which produces The Voice, Shark Tank, and Survivor, and GEF, which promotes the credibility, legitimacy, and prestige of esports globally, will work to develop new linear and streaming content, as well as live events within GEF\u2019s esports conventions and events.\" \/><\/a><br \/><span>MGM Alternative, a division of Amazon MGM Studios, and the Global Esports Federation announced a deal to create content surrounding the Global Esports Games, esports athletes, and the gaming lifestyle. In collaboration, MGM Alternative, which produces The Voice, Shark Tank, and Survivor, and GEF, which promotes the credibility, legitimacy, and prestige of esports globally, will work to develop new linear and streaming content, as well as live events within GEF\u2019s esports conventions and events.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Esports has experienced unprecedented growth and success in recent years, with the global esports market estimated at <span class=\"xn-money\">US$4.2bn<\/span> in 2024. Growth is set to continue with a CAGR of 7.10% from 2024 \u2013 2028. <i>(Source: Statista, <span class=\"xn-chron\">January 2024<\/span>)<\/i><\/p>\n<p>&quot;With the global interest in esports at an all-time high, we&#8217;re eager to share the stories and excitement surrounding the Global Esports Games, their athletes, and the gaming lifestyle,&quot; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Barry Poznick<\/span>, general manager, MGM Alternative. &quot;This is the beginning of an epic collaboration with the Global Esports Federation to develop content that appeals to the worldwide audience of gamers and non-gamers alike.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>&quot;We are thrilled to unite with MGM Alternative to unlock the incredible potential of esports. This collaboration will amplify the voices of diverse esports athletes, showcasing their compelling stories to the world. Together, Global Esports and MGM Alternative will provide an innovative platform that will power growth and value for the world&#8217;s esports community,&quot; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Paul J. Foster<\/span>, chief executive officer, Global Esports Federation.<\/p>\n<p>MGM Alternative is an award-winning, leading producer of premium content for television worldwide.&nbsp;Current unscripted projects include <i>The Voice<\/i> (NBC), <i>Survivor<\/i> (CBS), <i>Shark Tank<\/i> (ABC),&nbsp;and<i> <span class=\"xn-person\">Beat Shazam<\/span><\/i> (FOX), and the upcoming series <i>Gladiators UK <\/i>(BBC)&nbsp;and<i> Gladiators <span class=\"xn-location\">Australia<\/span><\/i> (Ten). In addition, Amazon MGM Studios owns Evolution Media, producers of <i>The Real Housewives of <span class=\"xn-location\">Orange County<\/span>, The Real Housewives of <span class=\"xn-location\">Beverly Hills<\/span><\/i>, and <i>Vanderpump Rules <\/i>for Bravo; and <i>Botched<\/i>, which airs on E!<i>;&nbsp;<\/i>and Big Fish Entertainment, producers of <i>Hot Dish with Franco <\/i>(Food Network), <i>Ugliest House in America<\/i> (HGTV), <i>White House Christmas <\/i>(HGTV), and A<i>merica&#8217;s Top Dog <\/i>(A&amp;E).<\/p>\n<p>The GEF is dedicated to enhancing the credibility, legitimacy, and prestige of esports. By bringing together athletes, players, and industry leaders on an inclusive platform, the organization stages innovative competition formats in global cities. With its flagship <i>Global Esports Games (GEG)<\/i>, pro-series <i>Global Esports Tour<\/i>, and continental <i>Marquee Events<\/i> created with the world&#8217;s sporting powerhouses, advancing the relationship between traditional sports, esports, and technology. Following <i><span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span> 2021<\/i> and <i><span class=\"xn-location\">Istanbul<\/span> 2022<\/i>, the GEF has just staged the third edition of its annual flagship <i>Global Esports Games<\/i> in <span class=\"xn-location\">Riyadh<\/span>. The GEG will head to <span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span> in 2024, the UAE in 2025, the <span class=\"xn-location\">USA<\/span> in 2026, and <span class=\"xn-location\">Qatar<\/span> in 2027.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder0\">\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New linear and streaming content to be developed, as well as live events LOS ANGELES, Jan. 19, 2024 \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; Today, MGM Alternative, a division of Amazon MGM Studios, and the Global Esports Federation&nbsp;announced a deal to create content surrounding the Global Esports Games, esports athletes, and the gaming lifestyle. 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