CIRQUE DU SOLEIL

	AREAS OF ACTIVITY
	OVERVIEW GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP INTRODUCTION \| CDS AT A GLANCE \| A FEW STATISTICS \| HISTORY \| AWARDS \| AREAS OF ACTIVITY
	Areas of Activity For over 20 years Cirque du Soleil has used its creative energy and unique approach to create a new form entertainment and bring it to the world. Though the heart of Cirque du Soleil 's activity remains creating original live shows the company also brings its innovative spirit to such areas as music, TV, DVD and film, merchandising and licensing and a host of other exciting projects. Cirque du Soleil Images Created in 1999, Cirque du Soleil Images produces original content for television, DVD and film. Its productions aim to capture the spirit of Cirque du Soleil shows and events and provide the audience with a whole new experience. Cirque du Soleil Images creations have been recognized with numerous awards and distinctions including: � A 2006 DVD Excellence Award and a 2005 Gemini Award for Midnight Sun � A 2005 DVD Excellence Award as well as a Primetime Emmy Award and two Gemini Awards in 2003 for Cirque du Soleil Fire Within � Three Primetime Emmy Awards in 2000 for Cirque du Soleil Presents Dralion You can visit our �On Screen� section to learn more about our current productions available on DVD. Cirque du Soleil Musique Cirque du Soleil Musique handles the creation, production and sale of the music associated with current and upcoming Cirque du Soleil shows, and helps develop the careers of emerging artists from around the world. You can visit our �Music� section to learn more about our current productions available on CD. Merchandising and Licensing Cirque du Soleil is diversifying its commercial activities by entering into merchandising and licensing agreements with partners who adhere to the same stringent standards of quality and originality that Cirque applies to its shows and other creations. Other Activities Cirque du Soleil wishes to develop exciting innovative projects (particularly in the field of hospitality) in collaboration with carefully selected business partners and extend its creative talent to other spheres like the The Beatles REVOLUTION Lounge, which offers an extended experience of LOVE.