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Once a month, Tanya Saracho’s Ojalá Production’s headquarters in Los Angeles transforms into a safe circle of trust for the Latina Squad — where more than 80 Latin executives gather to recommend projects and up-and-comers to their Hollywood peers whose companies may be a better fit.
The uber-connected Latina Squad may seem like a well-kept industry secret. But within the entertainment industry powers-that-be, the coalition is making moves. Founded by Ojalá’s head of development and production Christine Dávila in 2021, the group consists of female executives who get together to discuss their creative needs, provide emotional support and share about the film and television projects they’re working on. The high-powered Squad includes CBS’ Adriana Martínez Barrón, Showtime’s Danielle De Jesus, Entertainment One’s Jacqueline Sacerio and Skydance’s Aimee Rivera, who tell The Hollywood Reporter that countless success stories have come out of their meet-ups,...
Once a month, Tanya Saracho’s Ojalá Production’s headquarters in Los Angeles transforms into a safe circle of trust for the Latina Squad — where more than 80 Latin executives gather to recommend projects and up-and-comers to their Hollywood peers whose companies may be a better fit.
The uber-connected Latina Squad may seem like a well-kept industry secret. But within the entertainment industry powers-that-be, the coalition is making moves. Founded by Ojalá’s head of development and production Christine Dávila in 2021, the group consists of female executives who get together to discuss their creative needs, provide emotional support and share about the film and television projects they’re working on. The high-powered Squad includes CBS’ Adriana Martínez Barrón, Showtime’s Danielle De Jesus, Entertainment One’s Jacqueline Sacerio and Skydance’s Aimee Rivera, who tell The Hollywood Reporter that countless success stories have come out of their meet-ups,...
- 12/21/2022
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
‘Bmf’ Season Finale & ‘Power Book II: Ghost’ Return Fuel Starz App Surge To Most Watched Day Of 2021
Exclusive: The Season 1 finale of breakout new drama series Bmf and the Season 2 premiere of Power Book II: Ghost on Sunday combined to draw record viewership across Starz’s global platforms, including the cable network and the Starz App, the latter of which hit new single-day highs for the year in views and one of the best days overall in its history, the company said Wednesday.
The Bmf finale and the return of Power Book II: Ghost drew an average of 2.85 million L+Sd multiplatform views each, setting record performance for Starz’s Sunday premieres. According to the network, the season finale of Bmf was up 63% in multiplatform views compared with its Sept. 26 premiere while Ghost‘s viewership improved over its series premiere in September 2020.
In total, the two shows drew nearly 6 million combined multiplatform views on Sunday, with additional platforms still to report, according to Starz. Ghost and Bmf also ranked No.
The Bmf finale and the return of Power Book II: Ghost drew an average of 2.85 million L+Sd multiplatform views each, setting record performance for Starz’s Sunday premieres. According to the network, the season finale of Bmf was up 63% in multiplatform views compared with its Sept. 26 premiere while Ghost‘s viewership improved over its series premiere in September 2020.
In total, the two shows drew nearly 6 million combined multiplatform views on Sunday, with additional platforms still to report, according to Starz. Ghost and Bmf also ranked No.
- 11/24/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva and Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Larenz Tate, who recurred in Season 1 of Starz’s Power Book II: Ghost, has been promoted to series regular for the upcoming second season of the spinoff series. Tate, an original cast member on the mothership series Power, portrays New York City Councilman Rashad Tate.
With the loss of the New York gubernatorial race still fresh, Tate’s Rashad refuses to feel sorry for himself. Some guidance from his brother pushes Tate to stop waiting for something to happen and use his influence to take action – leading him to unexpected places. After sampling a taste of power, Tate won’t be satisfied until he has the full meal, but he’ll have to decide what he’s willing to sacrifice for his seat at the table.
He joins previously announced cast Michael Rainey Jr., Mary J. Blige, Shane Johnson, Gianni Paolo, Daniel Bellomy, Paige Hurd, Cliff “Method Man” Smith, Melanie Liburd,...
With the loss of the New York gubernatorial race still fresh, Tate’s Rashad refuses to feel sorry for himself. Some guidance from his brother pushes Tate to stop waiting for something to happen and use his influence to take action – leading him to unexpected places. After sampling a taste of power, Tate won’t be satisfied until he has the full meal, but he’ll have to decide what he’s willing to sacrifice for his seat at the table.
He joins previously announced cast Michael Rainey Jr., Mary J. Blige, Shane Johnson, Gianni Paolo, Daniel Bellomy, Paige Hurd, Cliff “Method Man” Smith, Melanie Liburd,...
- 10/6/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
“Power Book IV: Force,” the Starz franchise’s third spinoff led by Joseph Sikora, has just lost its showrunner as well as executive producer and creator, Robert Munic. Sikora returns to the “Power” universe to reprise the iconic and beloved role of the tritagonist-turned-antagonist. In “Power Book IV: Force,” the fan-favorite character will be the primary focus as he cuts ties and puts New York in his rearview mirror for good.
Per sources that spoke with Deadline, Munic exited the show over “creative differences,” but the departure was amicable and is not expected to impact production.
Along with Sikora, Kris D. Lofton (“Ballers”) and Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, rapper, multi-instrumentalist and producer Jeremih, “Power Book IV” will also star as Elijah and Jenard Sampson, respectively. Other castings previously announced in February include Isaac Keys (“Get Shorty”), Lili Simmons (“Ray Donovan”), Gabrielle Ryan (“The Have and Have Nots”), Shane Harper Anthony Fleming...
Per sources that spoke with Deadline, Munic exited the show over “creative differences,” but the departure was amicable and is not expected to impact production.
Along with Sikora, Kris D. Lofton (“Ballers”) and Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, rapper, multi-instrumentalist and producer Jeremih, “Power Book IV” will also star as Elijah and Jenard Sampson, respectively. Other castings previously announced in February include Isaac Keys (“Get Shorty”), Lili Simmons (“Ray Donovan”), Gabrielle Ryan (“The Have and Have Nots”), Shane Harper Anthony Fleming...
- 7/7/2021
- by Mónica Marie Zorrilla
- Variety Film + TV
Disney Plus released the trailer for “Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts,” which will premiere on July 28.
Each episode will feature an intimate roundtable conversation between the “Good Morning America” anchor and three female celebrities from all walks of life.
Guests include Debbie Allen, Sofia Carson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jenna Dewan, Sheila E., Melissa Etheridge, Mickey Guyton, Betsey Johnson, Billie Jean King, Tig Notaro, Raven-Symoné and Josie Totah.
LeBron James will serve as an executive producer on the series through his entertainment brand The SpringHill Company. In addition to Roberts and James, executive producers are John R. Green and Reni Calister from Rock’n Robin Productions and Maverick Carter, Jamal Henderson and Philip Byron from The SpringHill Company, with Kadine Anckle as showrunner.
Also in today’s TV news roundup:
Casting
Starz announced that Paton Ashbrook, Berto Colon and Alix Lapri have been upped to series regulars for the second season of “Power Book II: Ghost,...
Each episode will feature an intimate roundtable conversation between the “Good Morning America” anchor and three female celebrities from all walks of life.
Guests include Debbie Allen, Sofia Carson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jenna Dewan, Sheila E., Melissa Etheridge, Mickey Guyton, Betsey Johnson, Billie Jean King, Tig Notaro, Raven-Symoné and Josie Totah.
LeBron James will serve as an executive producer on the series through his entertainment brand The SpringHill Company. In addition to Roberts and James, executive producers are John R. Green and Reni Calister from Rock’n Robin Productions and Maverick Carter, Jamal Henderson and Philip Byron from The SpringHill Company, with Kadine Anckle as showrunner.
Also in today’s TV news roundup:
Casting
Starz announced that Paton Ashbrook, Berto Colon and Alix Lapri have been upped to series regulars for the second season of “Power Book II: Ghost,...
- 6/21/2021
- by Antonio Ferme
- Variety Film + TV
Paton Ashbrook, Berto Colon and Alix Lapri have been upped to series regulars for the sophomore season of Starz’s flagship drama series Power Book II: Ghost. They will continue on the show as Jenny Sullivan, Lorenzo Tejada and Effie Morales, respectively.
Additionally, Lahmard Tate has joined the cast as recurring, reprising his guest starring role from Season 6 of Power as Kamaal Tate, brother to Rashad Tate, who is played by Lahmard’s real-life brother, Larenz Tate, on both Power and Power II: Ghost.
Here is more info on the quartet’s characters:
Ashbrook’s Jenny Sullivan — After the U.S Attorney’s office swooped in on her high-profile Tasha St. Patrick case, Jenny went back to the status quo. That is, until Stansfield University professor, Jabari Reynolds is murdered. Now, Jenny is back in the spotlight, with an eye toward prosecuting Reynolds’s killer — whoever that may be. Little...
Additionally, Lahmard Tate has joined the cast as recurring, reprising his guest starring role from Season 6 of Power as Kamaal Tate, brother to Rashad Tate, who is played by Lahmard’s real-life brother, Larenz Tate, on both Power and Power II: Ghost.
Here is more info on the quartet’s characters:
Ashbrook’s Jenny Sullivan — After the U.S Attorney’s office swooped in on her high-profile Tasha St. Patrick case, Jenny went back to the status quo. That is, until Stansfield University professor, Jabari Reynolds is murdered. Now, Jenny is back in the spotlight, with an eye toward prosecuting Reynolds’s killer — whoever that may be. Little...
- 6/21/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
If you've been waiting idly by hoping for news of Power Book III: Raising Kanan, then you're in luck!
Today, Starz released the official trailer for its new crime drama series, Power Book III: Raising Kanan, the third book within the growing Power Universe franchise.
Here's everything from Starz!
The third book in the Power Universe stars Patina Miller (Madam Secretary; The Hunger Games Franchise) as Raquel Raq Thomas and Mekai Curtis in the titular role as Kanan Stark.
The cast also includes Omar Epps, London Brown (Ballers), Malcolm Mays, Hailey Kilgore (Amazing Stories), Joey Bada$$ (Two Distant Strangers), Toby Sandeman (The Royals), Shanley Caswell (The Conjuring), Lovie Simone (The Craft: Legacy) and Quincy Brown (Dope).
Sascha Penn serves as creator and showrunner and is executive producing alongside Curtis 50 Cent Jackson and Courtney A. Kemp.
The Power Universe series are executive produced by Power creator and showrunner Courtney A. Kemp...
Today, Starz released the official trailer for its new crime drama series, Power Book III: Raising Kanan, the third book within the growing Power Universe franchise.
Here's everything from Starz!
The third book in the Power Universe stars Patina Miller (Madam Secretary; The Hunger Games Franchise) as Raquel Raq Thomas and Mekai Curtis in the titular role as Kanan Stark.
The cast also includes Omar Epps, London Brown (Ballers), Malcolm Mays, Hailey Kilgore (Amazing Stories), Joey Bada$$ (Two Distant Strangers), Toby Sandeman (The Royals), Shanley Caswell (The Conjuring), Lovie Simone (The Craft: Legacy) and Quincy Brown (Dope).
Sascha Penn serves as creator and showrunner and is executive producing alongside Curtis 50 Cent Jackson and Courtney A. Kemp.
The Power Universe series are executive produced by Power creator and showrunner Courtney A. Kemp...
- 6/10/2021
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Starz announced that “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” will premiere on July 18.
Set in ’90s South Jamaica, Queens and serving as a prequel to the original Power franchise, the series stars Patina Miller, Mekai Curtis, Omar Epps, London Brown, Malcolm Mays, Hailey Kilgore, Joey Bada$$, Tony Sandeman, Shanley Caswell, Lovie Simone and Quincy Brown.
Creator and showrunner Sascha Penn executive produces alongside Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Courtney A. Kemp, Mark Canton, Chris Selak, Danielle De Jesus, Shana Stein and Bart Wenrich.
Also in today’s TV news roundup:
Dates
ABC announced that the special tribute episode of “General Hospital,” which will celebrate actor John Reilly, will air on May 21. The episode features “General Hospital” fan-favorites Kristina Wagner, John J. York, Finola Hughes, Genie Francis and Jon Lindstrom reprising their respective roles as Felicia Scorpio, Malcolm “Mac” Scorpio, Anna Devane, Laura Collins and Kevin Collins. While mourning the death of World Security...
Set in ’90s South Jamaica, Queens and serving as a prequel to the original Power franchise, the series stars Patina Miller, Mekai Curtis, Omar Epps, London Brown, Malcolm Mays, Hailey Kilgore, Joey Bada$$, Tony Sandeman, Shanley Caswell, Lovie Simone and Quincy Brown.
Creator and showrunner Sascha Penn executive produces alongside Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Courtney A. Kemp, Mark Canton, Chris Selak, Danielle De Jesus, Shana Stein and Bart Wenrich.
Also in today’s TV news roundup:
Dates
ABC announced that the special tribute episode of “General Hospital,” which will celebrate actor John Reilly, will air on May 21. The episode features “General Hospital” fan-favorites Kristina Wagner, John J. York, Finola Hughes, Genie Francis and Jon Lindstrom reprising their respective roles as Felicia Scorpio, Malcolm “Mac” Scorpio, Anna Devane, Laura Collins and Kevin Collins. While mourning the death of World Security...
- 4/26/2021
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
Showtime has named both Danielle De Jesus and Dave Binegar as vice presidents of scripted programming.
De Jesus joins the premium cabler from Courtney Kemp’s End of Episode production company, while Binegar was most recently director of original programming at Showtime. In their new positions, they will develop original scripted programming for Showtime and report to Amy Israel, executive vice president of scripted programming.
“Danielle is a thoughtful and dynamic executive, and we fully expect her to emerge as a potent force developing the next generation of great Showtime series,” said Israel. “In doing so, she’ll join Dave, who has risen up our ranks thanks to his savvy eye for finding talent and projects and nurturing the very best from them.”
De Jesus was senior vice president of development at End of Episode. Her time there included developing multiple spinoffs of Kemp’s hit Starz series “Power,” including “Ghost,...
De Jesus joins the premium cabler from Courtney Kemp’s End of Episode production company, while Binegar was most recently director of original programming at Showtime. In their new positions, they will develop original scripted programming for Showtime and report to Amy Israel, executive vice president of scripted programming.
“Danielle is a thoughtful and dynamic executive, and we fully expect her to emerge as a potent force developing the next generation of great Showtime series,” said Israel. “In doing so, she’ll join Dave, who has risen up our ranks thanks to his savvy eye for finding talent and projects and nurturing the very best from them.”
De Jesus was senior vice president of development at End of Episode. Her time there included developing multiple spinoffs of Kemp’s hit Starz series “Power,” including “Ghost,...
- 4/5/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Danielle De Jesus, most recently SVP of Development at Courtney Kemp’s production company, End of Episode, has joined Showtime as VP of Scripted Programming. Additionally, the ViacomCBS network has promoted Dave Binegar to VP of Scripted Programming. Based in Los Angeles, De Jesus and Binegar will be developing original scripted comedy, drama and limited series for Showtime, reporting to Amy Israel, EVP, Scripted Programming, Showtime Networks.
“Danielle is a thoughtful and dynamic executive, and we fully expect her to emerge as a potent force developing the next generation of great Showtime series,” Israel said. “In doing so, she’ll join Dave, who has risen up our ranks thanks to his savvy eye for finding talent and projects and nurturing the very best from them.”
During De Jesus’ tenure as SVP of Development at Kemp’s End of Episode, she managed a slate of development and television productions including the...
“Danielle is a thoughtful and dynamic executive, and we fully expect her to emerge as a potent force developing the next generation of great Showtime series,” Israel said. “In doing so, she’ll join Dave, who has risen up our ranks thanks to his savvy eye for finding talent and projects and nurturing the very best from them.”
During De Jesus’ tenure as SVP of Development at Kemp’s End of Episode, she managed a slate of development and television productions including the...
- 4/5/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Daniel Sunjata is set as a new series regular opposite Mary J. Blige and Michael Rainey Jr. in Season 2 of Starz’s Power Book II: Ghost, the first spinoff series in the expanded Power Universe franchise. Courtney A. Kemp and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson executive produce alongside Mark Canton. Kemp also serves as series creator and showrunner. Season 2 began filming this month in New York. Lionsgate TV is the studio.
The first season of Power Book II: Ghost picked up shortly after the earth-shattering events of Power as Tariq St. Patrick (Rainey Jr.) grapples with a new world order: his father dead and his mother, Tasha, facing charges for the murder her son committed. With no better options, Tariq turns to the familiar drug game, entangling himself with a cutthroat family headed by Monet Stewart Tejada (Blige), that’s been at it far longer than him.
Sunjata will play Mecca.
The first season of Power Book II: Ghost picked up shortly after the earth-shattering events of Power as Tariq St. Patrick (Rainey Jr.) grapples with a new world order: his father dead and his mother, Tasha, facing charges for the murder her son committed. With no better options, Tariq turns to the familiar drug game, entangling himself with a cutthroat family headed by Monet Stewart Tejada (Blige), that’s been at it far longer than him.
Sunjata will play Mecca.
- 2/24/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
‘Power Book IV: Force’: Isaac Keys, Shane Harper, Tommy Flanagan and Five More Cast in Starz Spinoff
The “Power” universe is expanding for the Starz franchise’s third spinoff “Power Book IV: Force,” with eight series regulars now joining lead Joseph Sikora.
Cast members announced for the spinoff include Isaac Keys (“Get Shorty”), Lili Simmons (“Ray Donovan”), Gabrielle Ryan (“The Have and Have Nots”), Shane Harper Kris D. Lofton (“Ballers”), Anthony Fleming III (“Prison Break”), Lucien Cambric (“Chicago P.D.”) and Tommy Flanagan (“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2”).
Keys plays Diamond, a gentle giant who, before being imprisoned for a 15-year sentence, was the young head of Chicago’s most promising crew that was taking over the city. At the helm, he created a tactical drug-running outfit respected by all of Chicago’s crime families. Simmons stars as Claudia Flynn, the only daughter to the largest kingpin in Chicago and is determined to carve out her own path in the male-dominated business. Ryan plays Gloria, a former...
Cast members announced for the spinoff include Isaac Keys (“Get Shorty”), Lili Simmons (“Ray Donovan”), Gabrielle Ryan (“The Have and Have Nots”), Shane Harper Kris D. Lofton (“Ballers”), Anthony Fleming III (“Prison Break”), Lucien Cambric (“Chicago P.D.”) and Tommy Flanagan (“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2”).
Keys plays Diamond, a gentle giant who, before being imprisoned for a 15-year sentence, was the young head of Chicago’s most promising crew that was taking over the city. At the helm, he created a tactical drug-running outfit respected by all of Chicago’s crime families. Simmons stars as Claudia Flynn, the only daughter to the largest kingpin in Chicago and is determined to carve out her own path in the male-dominated business. Ryan plays Gloria, a former...
- 2/18/2021
- by Mónica Marie Zorrilla
- Variety Film + TV
The “Power” universe is powering forward.
Starz has renewed the first of its multiple planned “Power” spinoffs “Power Book II: Ghost” for a second season. News of the pick up comes just three episodes into season 1, and just over two weeks since the show’s premiere.
“Power Book II: Ghost” picks up soon after the events of the original series, as Tariq St. Patrick grapples with a new world order. His father James “Ghost” St. Patrick is dead, and his mother, Tasha (Naturi Naughton), is facing charges for his murder, even though Tariq pulled the trigger.
According to Starz, the premiere of “Power Book II: Ghost” scored 7.5 million multiplatform views in its first week, making it the most-watched new series in the network’s history.
“The success of ‘Ghost’ right out of the gate is a tribute to the quality of Courtney’s storytelling, the strength of the ‘Power’ franchise...
Starz has renewed the first of its multiple planned “Power” spinoffs “Power Book II: Ghost” for a second season. News of the pick up comes just three episodes into season 1, and just over two weeks since the show’s premiere.
“Power Book II: Ghost” picks up soon after the events of the original series, as Tariq St. Patrick grapples with a new world order. His father James “Ghost” St. Patrick is dead, and his mother, Tasha (Naturi Naughton), is facing charges for his murder, even though Tariq pulled the trigger.
According to Starz, the premiere of “Power Book II: Ghost” scored 7.5 million multiplatform views in its first week, making it the most-watched new series in the network’s history.
“The success of ‘Ghost’ right out of the gate is a tribute to the quality of Courtney’s storytelling, the strength of the ‘Power’ franchise...
- 9/22/2020
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
Cash still rules everything around Method Man in the trailer for Starz’s “Power Book II: Ghost.”
In the “Power” sequel series, which we now know will premiere on Sunday, Sept. 6, the Wu-Tang Clan rapper plays a high-priced defense attorney who apparently charges $500,000 just to have a conversation. That’s the kind of legal help you need when in a pickle the size of Tariq and Tasha’s.
“Power Book II: Ghost” picks up shortly after the events of “Power” as Tariq St. Patrick (Michael Rainey Jr.) grapples with a new world order: his father dead and his mother, Tasha (Naturi Naughton), facing charges for the murder her son committed, according to Starz’s official description. Not to mention the academic rigors of the Ivy League university Tariq is attending to earn his inheritance.
Truly on his own for the first time in his life, Tariq is forced to split...
In the “Power” sequel series, which we now know will premiere on Sunday, Sept. 6, the Wu-Tang Clan rapper plays a high-priced defense attorney who apparently charges $500,000 just to have a conversation. That’s the kind of legal help you need when in a pickle the size of Tariq and Tasha’s.
“Power Book II: Ghost” picks up shortly after the events of “Power” as Tariq St. Patrick (Michael Rainey Jr.) grapples with a new world order: his father dead and his mother, Tasha (Naturi Naughton), facing charges for the murder her son committed, according to Starz’s official description. Not to mention the academic rigors of the Ivy League university Tariq is attending to earn his inheritance.
Truly on his own for the first time in his life, Tariq is forced to split...
- 8/4/2020
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
The world of Power will expand later this year.
The premium cabler today released the first look teaser art for the new original series, Power Book II: Ghost, announcing its global premiere this September on Starz and Starzplay.
Starz also announced that an exclusive video teaser of the first installment of the expanded Power Universe will drop on Starz this Sunday, July 12 at 9:00 Pm Et/Pt on linear and on the Starz App starting at 12:01 Am Et/ Saturday, July 11 at 9:01 Pm Pt.
This weekend Starz will also be presenting a marathon of the two-time NAACP Image Award-winning series Power.
The Power season six binge starts on Saturday, July 11 at 9:24 Am Et/Pt with the first ten episodes running back to back.
On Sunday, July 12 the binge continues, starting with a replay of Power Season 6 Epiaode 10 at 1:15 Pm Et/Pt followed by the final five episodes,...
The premium cabler today released the first look teaser art for the new original series, Power Book II: Ghost, announcing its global premiere this September on Starz and Starzplay.
Starz also announced that an exclusive video teaser of the first installment of the expanded Power Universe will drop on Starz this Sunday, July 12 at 9:00 Pm Et/Pt on linear and on the Starz App starting at 12:01 Am Et/ Saturday, July 11 at 9:01 Pm Pt.
This weekend Starz will also be presenting a marathon of the two-time NAACP Image Award-winning series Power.
The Power season six binge starts on Saturday, July 11 at 9:24 Am Et/Pt with the first ten episodes running back to back.
On Sunday, July 12 the binge continues, starting with a replay of Power Season 6 Epiaode 10 at 1:15 Pm Et/Pt followed by the final five episodes,...
- 7/10/2020
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Creator will make ’new content across multiple platforms’ via her End of Episode.
Lionsgate has signed Power creator and producer Courtney A Kemp to an exclusive development and production deal that could cover spin-offs from the hit premium cable series.
Under the long-term deal, Kemp will develop and produce what Lionsgate described as “new content across multiple platforms” through her production company, End of Episode. The company has commitments from Lionsgate-owned premium cable network Starz, which airs crime drama Power in the Us, to develop several series, including potential Power spin-offs.
At the same time as signing the new deal,...
Lionsgate has signed Power creator and producer Courtney A Kemp to an exclusive development and production deal that could cover spin-offs from the hit premium cable series.
Under the long-term deal, Kemp will develop and produce what Lionsgate described as “new content across multiple platforms” through her production company, End of Episode. The company has commitments from Lionsgate-owned premium cable network Starz, which airs crime drama Power in the Us, to develop several series, including potential Power spin-offs.
At the same time as signing the new deal,...
- 10/25/2018
- by John Hazelton
- ScreenDaily
“Power” creator Courtney Kemp has signed a sprawling new deal with Lionsgate that may include spinoffs of the Starz drama.
The exclusive overall deal, which Starz-owned Lionsgate is describing as “one of a kind,” Kemp will develop and produce a variety of new content across multiple platforms through her End of Episode banner, which encompasses several commitments from Starz, including potential projects inspired by the world of “Power.”
Additionally, Kemp is bringing on former Lionsgate head of worldwide scripted television Chris Selak as End of Episode president and has upped development executive Danielle De Jesus to senior vice president.
Also Read: 50 Cent Signs New Development Deal With Starz That Includes 3-Series Commitment
“Courtney is a one of a kind talent and we couldn’t be more excited about this unique and exclusive deal,” said Lionsgate Television Group chairman Kevin Beggs. “She’s an exceptional producer, incredible showrunner and artist, and...
The exclusive overall deal, which Starz-owned Lionsgate is describing as “one of a kind,” Kemp will develop and produce a variety of new content across multiple platforms through her End of Episode banner, which encompasses several commitments from Starz, including potential projects inspired by the world of “Power.”
Additionally, Kemp is bringing on former Lionsgate head of worldwide scripted television Chris Selak as End of Episode president and has upped development executive Danielle De Jesus to senior vice president.
Also Read: 50 Cent Signs New Development Deal With Starz That Includes 3-Series Commitment
“Courtney is a one of a kind talent and we couldn’t be more excited about this unique and exclusive deal,” said Lionsgate Television Group chairman Kevin Beggs. “She’s an exceptional producer, incredible showrunner and artist, and...
- 10/25/2018
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
Courtney A. Kemp is staying in business with Lionsgate.
The creator and co-showrunner of the hit Starz series “Power” has signed a new multi-year development and production deal at the studio, which produces “Power.” Under the deal, Kemp will develop and produce a variety of new content across multiple platforms through her End of Episode banner, which encompasses several commitments from Starz to develop new series, including potential projects inspired by the world of “Power.”
Kemp has also brought on former Lionsgate head of worldwide scripted television Chris Selak as End of Episode’s president and has upped development executive Danielle De Jesus to senior vice president.
“I’m incredibly proud of the success we’ve had with Power and I’m excited about expanding our banner and diversifying the types of stories we’re telling,” said Kemp. “Chris brings with her a depth of experience that will elevate End...
The creator and co-showrunner of the hit Starz series “Power” has signed a new multi-year development and production deal at the studio, which produces “Power.” Under the deal, Kemp will develop and produce a variety of new content across multiple platforms through her End of Episode banner, which encompasses several commitments from Starz to develop new series, including potential projects inspired by the world of “Power.”
Kemp has also brought on former Lionsgate head of worldwide scripted television Chris Selak as End of Episode’s president and has upped development executive Danielle De Jesus to senior vice president.
“I’m incredibly proud of the success we’ve had with Power and I’m excited about expanding our banner and diversifying the types of stories we’re telling,” said Kemp. “Chris brings with her a depth of experience that will elevate End...
- 10/25/2018
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: The power of Power will continue to surge at Starz as series creator Courtney Kemp has signed a new overall wide-ranging deal with the premium cabler’s parent company Lionsgate.
Deemed as “one-of-a-kind” agreement by Lionsgate itself, the development and production deal launches Kemp and her End of Episode shingle to expand the Power franchise with potential spinoffs among a number of commitments by Starz. Additionally, the compact encompasses other projects for Lionsgate to take to market for Kemp on a multitude of platforms. While officially no one’s offering specific terms for the deal, it is over a three-year period of time, I hear, with a very solid investment from Lionsgate.
“Courtney is a one of a kind talent and we couldn’t be more excited about this unique and exclusive deal,” asserts Lionsgate Television Group Chairman Kevin Beggs. “She’s an exceptional producer, incredible showrunner and artist,...
Deemed as “one-of-a-kind” agreement by Lionsgate itself, the development and production deal launches Kemp and her End of Episode shingle to expand the Power franchise with potential spinoffs among a number of commitments by Starz. Additionally, the compact encompasses other projects for Lionsgate to take to market for Kemp on a multitude of platforms. While officially no one’s offering specific terms for the deal, it is over a three-year period of time, I hear, with a very solid investment from Lionsgate.
“Courtney is a one of a kind talent and we couldn’t be more excited about this unique and exclusive deal,” asserts Lionsgate Television Group Chairman Kevin Beggs. “She’s an exceptional producer, incredible showrunner and artist,...
- 10/25/2018
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Courtney A. Kemp, creator and showrunner of the Starz drama Power, has signed a multiyear overall deal with the premium channel's parent company, Lionsgate.
The deal includes "several" commitments from Starz to develop series through her End of Episode company, including potential spinoffs of Power — or as Lionsgate puts it, "projects inspired by the world of" the show. Kemp has brought on former Lionsgate executive Chris Selak as president of End of Episode and promoted development executive Danielle De Jesus to senior vp.
"I'm incredibly proud of the success we've had with Power,...
The deal includes "several" commitments from Starz to develop series through her End of Episode company, including potential spinoffs of Power — or as Lionsgate puts it, "projects inspired by the world of" the show. Kemp has brought on former Lionsgate executive Chris Selak as president of End of Episode and promoted development executive Danielle De Jesus to senior vp.
"I'm incredibly proud of the success we've had with Power,...
- 10/25/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Exclusive: With a Outstanding Drama Series win and more, Power was fully charged at the NAACP Image Awards on Monday and now creator Courtney Kemp is adding more juice to her End of Episode production company. As her Get Christie Love reboots gets in gear at ABC, Kemp has brought ex-Universal Cable Productions Director of Current Programming Danielle De Jesus onboard to be the Head of Development at the shingle. “Danielle’s intelligence, tenacity, and honesty fall right…...
- 1/17/2018
- Deadline TV
TV veteran Kelly Goode has been named VP Original Programming for ABC Family, where she will be responsible for all existing scripted series including drama and comedy as the network launches a dedicated Current team amid a ramp-up in programming. She will head the unit and report to Kate Juergens, ABC Family’s Evp Original Programming and Development and Chief Creative Officer. Goode will also focus on the relationships with production teams and facilitate the communication between different productions and all ABC Family departments. Jennifer Gerstenblatt, Director Programming; Kelly Garrett and Danielle De Jesus, Managers Programming; and Julie Katchen, Coordinator Programming; will report directly to Goode. “We are most fortunate to have Kelly join our team”, Juergens said. “Her insights, expertise and ability to foster great relationships will help guide our current slate of hit originals into their next stage of growth and continue to shepherd our successful programming strategy.
- 7/15/2013
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
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