Prospect Park/The Online Network has partnered with Snoop Lion, aka Snoop Dogg, and his new Artist IZA whom have signed on to write and produce the new theme song for the serial drama, "One Life to Live," premiering with all new episodes on Hulu, Hulu Plus and iTunes on Monday, April 29th. The song entitled, "Brand New Start" speaks to the much anticipated series return and features soulful singer, IZA, newly signed to Snoop's Berhane Sound System/Boss Lady Entertainment label.
In addition to producing and performing on the theme song, Snoop Lion will also be appearing as himself in new episodes. On the series, Snoop Lion is set to visit the fictional town of Llanview to promote his new Indie film, "Reincarnated" which documents his journey from
Snoop Dogg to Snoop Lion. Snoop Lion will begin shooting multiple scenes with new and returning favorites including, Robert S. Woods, Hillary B. Smith, Corbin Bleu, Robert Gorrie and Kelley Missal on April 11. IZA also appeared on-set to shoot the music video for the theme song on Wednesday, April 10.
Snoop Lion is no stranger to the cast of "One Life to Live" as he has
Made several cameo appearances as
Snoop Dogg when the show previously aired on ABC.
"We're thrilled to have the support of such an iconic artist, like Snoop Lion. To have him and the amazingly talented IZA write and produce the theme song for this series is just incredible. We are extremely grateful and excited for fans to hear the new theme song and of course catch Snoop Lion in upcoming episodes," said Jeff Kwatinetz, Chairman and CEO of Prospect Park.
In an announcement earlier this year, Prospect Park's The Online Network revealed its plans to re-introduce the beloved franchise, through a groundbreaking content deal that will bring premium first-run, broadcast-quality programming to a mass market audience via the Internet. Brand new 30-minute episodes of "One Life to Live" will be launched each weekday and available to stream online in HD (when available) via the free Hulu.com service and to subscribers of Hulu Plus making these venerable dramas available in a new format that
Suits the viewing habits of the digital generation. In addition, the iTunes Store will offer both series via iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Apple TV and Mac or PC.?
About Snoop Lion
Snoop Lion is a new moniker of multi-platinum artist and entertainment icon, Snoop Dogg, whose ability to stay at the forefront of popular culture and new technology has resulted in unwavering relevance. Snoop Lion, in conjunction with
Vice Media and
Stampede Management, are set to release REINCARNATED, the multi-media project capturing Snoop's exploration of reggae music and spiritual growth.
The project includes a reggae-influenced album executive produced by Diplo and Major Lazer, a feature-length documentary of Snoop's journey and career which premiered at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival to rave reviews, a photo book, and a self-sustainable gardening initiative named Mind Gardens. Snoop Lion recently signed Iza Lach, the first artist to be signed to Snoop Lion's newest label venture Berhane Sound System in conjunction with Boss Lady Entertainment.
?About Prospect Park?Prospect Park is a media and production company founded in 2009 by entertainment industry veterans Jeffrey Kwatinetz and former Disney Studios head Rich Frank. Along with successful film and music divisions, the company's television group has numerous shows in development and breakout network hits airing including "Royal Pains" and "Wilfred."??More information about TOLN series will soon be available at www.TOLN.com andwww.theonlinenetwork.com or follow The Online Network on Twitter (@toln ). For news and information about "One Life to Live," connect via Facebook or follow the series on Twitter at www.facebook.com/onelifetolive or @onelifetolive
