Jonathan Ross Joins Microsoft Studios

Microsoft have announced a partnership with English television and radio presenter Jonathan Ross and his company Hotsauce Interactive. The move sees both him and his colleague ex-Lionhead audio producer George Backer join Microsoft Studios as executive producers.

Jonathan Ross is a huge name, not only in the UK, but across the globe, with over 25 years of broadcast and production experience on some exceptionally popular TV and radio shows, including his own "The Jonathan Ross Show" which is broadcast in several countries around the world, and has played host to some of the most famous and respected celebrities on the planet.

He will consult with a number of Microsoft Studios, bringing his expertise in audience trends to the development teams working on new IPs across Microsoft's many distribution formats; TV, music and movies. 

We’re really excited to be working with someone of Jonathan’s calibre, we share so many of the same passions and influences it just makes perfect sense. Microsoft Studios is focused on creating the best in class cross-media entertainment, with Lift London specifically looking at creating IP across multiple channels.  Jonathan will be a huge asset for us as he really knows how to connect to mass audiences with an impressive understanding for audience tastes and trends.
- Lee Schuneman, Studio Head at Lift London who will work closely with Jonathan Ross

I’m thrilled to be joining forces with Microsoft Studios. The explosion in cross-media opportunities and the chance to create and develop entertainment ideas that make the most of both the traditional and the very latest platforms is tremendously exciting. My love of games, movies and TV made this partnership a no-brainer. And they said they’d give me an Xbox One for free, so how could I possibly refuse?
- Jonathan Ross