• New Productions Include Nicki Minaj, The Black Eyed Peas, Will.I.Am, Fergie and Carrie Underwood
• Additional Featured Artists Include One Direction, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Britney Spears, Madonna, Eminem and Whitney Houston

MarVista Entertainment, a leading independent producer and distributor of features and family entertainment programming, has acquired a total of sixteen music specials and documentary titles from EntertainME and 1550, including the recently completed NICKI MINAJ: PINK PLANET special, which the company will be debuting at MIPCOM. The acquisition was announced today by MarVista Entertainment CEO Fernando Szew.

MarVista Entertainment has also acquired licensing rights to upcoming productions, including specials on The Black Eyed Peas as well as Will.I.Am and Fergie, slated for delivery in fourth quarter 2013, and Carrie Underwood, which will be delivered in first quarter 2014.

“Each of the compelling specials from the EntertainME and 1550 catalog provides an intimate look at the artist as well as their creative inspiration, influences and challenges on their journey to the top of the charts,” said Szew. “Artists from every musical genre, from country music, to pop rock and hip hop, are included in the catalog and there are still others in production, too.”

• NICKI MINAJ: PINK PLANET – Nicki Minaj’s fast paced rapping, alter egos and accents have made her a world class entertainer. Considered to be one of the most influential rappers of all time, Nicki, through her own words, video and live performance footage of “Superbass,” “Check it Out” and “Beez in the Trap,” among others, presents an intimate “inside” look at her life.
• ONE DIRECTION: ALL THE WAY TO THE TOP – Follows One Direction’s fast track to stardom, from X-Factor finalists to leading the resurgence of the new ‘British Invasion.’ The documentary includes interviews with the band, music industry experts, and fans from around the world.
• BEYONCE: BEYOND THE GLAM – Presenting the captivating story of Beyoncé’s rise to stardom and an intimate portrayal of her life as a musician, artist and businesswoman.
• TAYLOR SWIFT: FROM THE HEART – Characterized as ‘America's Sweetheart,’ Taylor Swift continues to tear up the charts. In this film, fans will learn how Swift emerged from a Christmas tree farm in Pennsylvania to become one of America’s biggest Country and Pop music artists.
• JUSTIN BIEBER: THE NEXT CHAPTER – Documenting the meteoric rise of the worldwide pop phenomenon, The Next Chapter follows Justin Bieber’s career from being discovered by manager Scooter Braun and signed to Usher’s record label, to tearing up the charts with his evolving music style.
• BRITNEY SPEARS: PRINCESS OF POP – This feature chronicles Britney Spear’s tumultuous career, rocky relationships, paparazzi nightmares and a very public meltdown as well as her return to the top of the pop charts.
• RIHANNA: NO REGRETS – This film looks at the often controversial life of one of world’s most influential singers, including her love-hate relationship with Chris Brown. The film features interviews with fans, industry experts, and the singer herself and includes rare archive footage and music videos from a selection of her greatest hits.
• EMINEM: BEHIND THE LYRICS – This documentary provides an intimate look at the colorful life and career of rapper, record producer and songwriter Eminem, who has sold over 100 million albums worldwide and is regarded as one of the best-selling artists in the world.
• MADONNA: GODDESS OF POP – This engaging documentary looks at the longstanding career of Madonna as a singer, songwriter, dancer, actress and media entrepreneur, including her amazing ability to continually reinvent her public persona.
• WHITNEY HOUSTON: THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL – Famous for her extraordinary vocal range and uncanny ability to reach the emotional core of a song, Whitney Houston brought an unparalleled sense of drama to Top 40 radio during the 1980s and 90s. This documentary pays tribute to that magnificent body of work and takes a closer look at the woman who brought it to life.