The 2010 Roush 427R Mustang is going mainstream with some high profile exposure on the new TV series 'The Wannabes'. Roush partnered up with S3 Entertainment Group, Michigan's largest feature film and episodic television production company for the opportunity to use the Roush 427R Mustangs on the first episode. The Wannabes is the first TV series to be completely filmed in the state of Michigan so it would only come naturally when you want performance vehicles in your show who are you going to call. The Wannabes is a "tween" comedy TV sitcom about six performance art school tweens who "wanna be" pop stars.
“We’re excited to break into television with ‘The Wannabes’ as that is the type of program which is suitable for all members of the family and will have lasting appeal,” said Joe Thompson, vice-president and general manager of ROUSH® Performance. “The ROUSH® Mustangs play a recurring role and we are excited to be working with S3 Entertainment Group on this project, and hopefully others in the future.”
To read more about the Roush 427R Mustang in "The Wannabes" check out the press release below.
Press Release:
DETROIT – S3 Entertainment Group (S3), Michigan’s largest feature film and episodic television production company, has partnered with Livonia, Mich.-based specialty-vehicle company ROUSH® Performance Products to spotlight custom vehicles in Michigan film and television productions. Jeffrey Spilman, managing partner of S3, made the announcement.
To kick off the partnership, S3 is featuring several ROUSH® 427R™ 2010 Ford Mustangs in “The Wannabes,” the first television series to ever be completely filmed in the state of Michigan. “The Wannabes,” a “tween” television series stars “Savvy,” a pop sensation that has toured extensively with Radio Disney, has been shooting in Howell and has helped put many Michigan residents to work. ROUSH® will also be providing propane-powered vehicles to the Wannabes and to be used in future productions led by S3.
“S3 is thrilled to work together with ROUSH® to showcase the best in Michigan made vehicles, products and services in films,” said Spilman. “The growing Michigan film industry offers the perfect platform for ROUSH® to present its custom vehicles to a larger audience.”
“We’re excited to break into television with ‘The Wannabes’ as that is the type of program which is suitable for all members of the family and will have lasting appeal,” said Joe Thompson, vice-president and general manager of ROUSH® Performance. “The ROUSH® Mustangs play a recurring role and we are excited to be working with S3 Entertainment Group on this project, and hopefully others in the future.”
S3 Entertainment Group (S3) is a Michigan-based production company and a premier liaison in bringing film productions into Michigan. With additional offices in California, S3 serves as a gateway to help filmmakers get everything that they need in Michigan in order to have a successful production experience. S3’s wide variety of services includes production services; equipment and gear rental; tax incentive information, funding and processing, film finance, location services, music licensing, travel and catering and craft services. S3 also provides expert analysis of productions to take full advantage of Michigan’s film related tax credits. S3 has worked on many of the films that have shot in Michigan and was the local producer for Clint Eastwood’s film, “Gran Torino.”
Based in Livonia, Mich., “The Art of Performance Engineering” takes place at ROUSH® Performance. To get a look behind the scenes at what goes on at ROUSH® and how the vehicles are designed, manufactured and produced logon to www.ROUSHtv.com. For more information see your local ROUSH® dealer, visit www.ROUSHperformance.com or telephone toll-free (800) 59-ROUSH.