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Posted: Wed., Jun. 22, 2011, 7:50am PT

Endemol, Fuller pact on Lopez's 'Chosen'

Duo joins forces on J-Lo, Marc Anthony talent show

LONDON -- Endemol and Simon Fuller's XIX Entertainment have joined forces on Latin American talent show "¡Q'viva! The Chosen," starring Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony.

Endemol will partner Fuller's shingle in the 21 Latin American countries where the show will be filmed.

Made in English, Spanish and Portuguese, the "Big Brother" producer will distribute "¡Q'viva! The Chosen" across all platforms outside the U.S.

Additionally, Endemol will make local versions of the skein in other territories with negotiations underway in Europe.

Endemol added that XIX is "in advanced negotiations" with both English- and Spanish-language webs in the U.S. for the show.

Fuller said in a statement: "We are committed to creating a show that can be enjoyed in real time across 21 countries in the region, celebrating the extraordinary joy of Latin artistry, music and dance."

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