NEP US & ESPN Announce New Seaport Studios

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November 13, 2017

ESPN has entered into a multiyear agreement to occupy a 19,000-square-foot space within The Howard Hughes Corporations development at Pier 17, in Lower Manhattan.

Starting in Spring 2018, ESPN will produce multiple studio shows from this location, as well as radio, radio on TV, news hits and social segments. The facility, at the foot of the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, will provide ESPN with a unique opportunity to create content within the studio, outside the facility on the roof and pier, as well as around the cobblestone areas of the Fulton Street Market. NEP will provide technical services and staffing for the shows.

The Seaport District production facility is a state-of-the-art content factory that will allow us to produce differentiated studio content for both television and digital, said Connor Schell, Executive Vice President, Content, ESPN. The flexible spaces, both indoor and outdoor, allow us to take advantage of all that New York City has to offer.

David R. Weinreb, Chief Executive Officer of The Howard Hughes Corporation, stated, We are pleased to welcome ESPN as the latest addition to the Seaport District. They will bring a new dimension of entertainment to the neighborhood with live daily telecasts from Pier 17 in what I believe will become one of the most dynamic and iconic studio spaces in the country. This is yet another sign of Lower Manhattans evolution into a vibrant hub for the media, technology and creative sectors.

In addition to broadcasting unique content from their studios at Pier 17, ESPN will also be activating the broader Seaport District with dynamic programming and events said Saul Scherl, Executive Vice President of The Howard Hughes Corporation. This announcement further distinguishes the Seaport District as a one-of-a-kind destination with its mix of food, fashion, entertainment and cultural offerings.

Barry Katz, senior vice president and GM of NEP Studios, added, Television goes where the audience is, and the historic Seaport welcomes millions of New Yorkers, visitors and potential audience members each year. Were excited to support ESPN and their new space with the best technical services and staffing NEP has to offer, and to be a part of the Seaport Districts continued transformation.

About NEP

NEP provides the technology and know-how to enable clients to produce the worlds most prestigious live and broadcast events around the globe. The company is the leading worldwide provider of outsourced production solutions offering technical services for remote production, studio production, video display, host broadcasting, post production, premium playout, smart asset / media management, and multi-screen delivery. NEPs more than 3,000 employees are driven by passion and a focus on technical innovation, and together they have supported productions in over 65 countries on all seven continents. NEP is headquartered in the United States and has offices in 20 countries.

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