/UCWE/ - UCW Entertainment is proud to announce that executive producer and founder of Lyons Entertainment, David Lyons, has joined the team behind the newest reality TV series W.E.A.P.O.N.
David brings with him a vast knowledge of the entertainment industry and will be a key component as the show progresses. We look forward to David growing with the project for years to come as his own personal story tells the tale of determination, and determination is one of the foundation points of W.E.A.P.O.N. The Series.
Executive producer David Lyons’s own inspirational story of beating the odds has spark a fire in him that continues to push him beyond normal limits. Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2006 at the age of 47, David Lyons was told by doctors that he would likely lose his ability to walk. Rather than give into his illness and become sedentary, David decided to become a competitive bodybuilder, founding the MS Bodybuilding Challenge and competing in body building competitions.
On August 22, 2009 David Lyons became the first person with Multiple Sclerosis to compete in a Level 5 NPC Bodybuilding Competition, taking home the trophy for “Most Inspirational Competitor.” He has also been asked to guest pose at next year’s Natural Mr. Olympia competition in Chicago, a tremendous honor, by former Natural Mr. Olympia John Hansen. Proud of his achievements so far, David is never satisfied to rest on his laurels and exclaims, “Next year I win!” He has already begun his training for next year’s bodybuilding competition.
Since 2002 LYONS Entertainment has been creating, developing and producing original programming for television and film. LYONS Entertainment President and Executive Producer, David Lyons has won over 25 international awards and has partnered with some of entertainment's top executives and producers. In addition to creating and producing its own original properties,
LYONS Entertainment collaborates with other talented creators and producers to bring their television show or film concept to market. LYONS Entertainment credits include syndicated television series Hog Heaven, currently in its fourth season, airing on Untamed Sports TV (www.untamedsportstv.com); Street Games and Rack which have been green lit by FOX Sports Network; and Creepers which has won 30 international awards and was screened at the Cannes Short Film Festival in Cannes, France. Creepers is currently under contract for worldwide distribution through Engine 15 Media Group.
About W.E.A.P.O.N.
W.E.A.P.O.N. The Series will feature 14 beautiful women who battle it out in 10 weeks of competitions including modeling, acting, martial arts film fighting, filmmaking, fitness, and more, they are trained by professionals and then compete every week until the finalists make it to be part of the most elite team in entertainment called W.E.A.P.O.N. and get featured in a series of films, cash and prizes from sponsors, personal appearances and much more, all the while getting into the best shape of their lives. Women from 18-40 can apply for free by going to
www.weapontheseries.com , its a once in a lifetime opportunity for most.
