Banyan Productions and NFL Superstar Terrell Owens Enter Partnership for New Reality Fitness Series

PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 10, 2006--Banyan Productions, a leading creator of reality-based television programming, has reached a partnership agreement with NFL veteran wide receiver Terrell Owens (aka, T.O.) for a new reality television series that will be hosted by the colorful athletic personality. Internet and mobile content based on the show's concept will also be created. The announcement was made today by Ray Murray, President of Banyan Productions.

"Terrell Owens is one of the most talked about and dominating athletes in all of sports. He's also honest, articulate and one of the most physically fit competitors in the country. We're looking forward to tapping into all of those qualities to create an original and groundbreaking series," said Mr. Murray.

“Terrell Owens is one of the most talked about and dominating athletes in all of sports. He's also honest, articulate and one of the most physically fit competitors in the country. We're looking forward to tapping into all of those qualities to create an original and groundbreaking series”

The show will combine T.O.'s passion for working out with his natural curiosity about other people. Guests on the show will come from the worlds of sports, entertainment and even politics -- and no subject will be off limits. The show will rely on T.O's witty personality and tendency to speak his mind and Banyan's successful track record in producing highly rated programming that strikes an emotional chord with its audience.

About Banyan Productions

For the last decade, Banyan Productions has been a leading creator of reality-based television programming. Banyan has developed and produced series for a variety of prominent television networks and syndicators including: NBC, 20th Television, Nick at Nite, TLC, Discovery Health Channel, Sony International, The Discovery Channel, Lifetime, The Food Network, The Travel Channel, PBS, Oxygen, Fine Living Network, and HGTV. Banyan Productions latest Emmy Award nomination was for "Trading Spaces: Boys vs. Girls."