“Pride: Seven Deadly Sins” is a 2023 mystery-thriller film based on the bestselling novels by Victoria Christopher Murray. Her collection of stories has already inspired other films about Lust, Envy, Greed, and Wrath. However, ‘Pride’ is the fifth part, and it revolves around the life of Gabriella Boudreaux (Ella), who struggles to survive after the death of her mother. However, that changes when she becomes involved in a burglary case. Ella’s father (Ray) has no say in her bail, but Grandma Birdie offers to help on one condition. Ella must help Birdie with her bakery business until she’s stable enough to fend for herself. Well, Birdie is a successful entrepreneur who earns a living from her bakery and has a popular image in society, with her TV show giving a closer look into her private life. Birdie believes that a person should work to succeed in life. But Birdie...
- 4/13/2023
- by Raschi Acharya
- Film Fugitives
Lisa Tucker has been hired as SVP Development and Production at Al Roker Entertainment, the company said Tuesday.
She will oversee scripted and unscripted content development, showrunners, and collaborate with creative leads on editorial decisions. Tucker reports directly to EVP Tracie Brennan and Al Roker.
Tucker has an extensive résumé. The Emmy-winning executive producer and showrunner previously worked at Pttv (Picture This Television), running several series on various networks including MTV, Bravo and VH1.
“I love the creative and collaborative process of developing and selling projects,” said Tucker. “There’s nothing more rewarding than producing pilots and series with humor and heart and my passions align nicely with Are’s mission. I couldn’t be more excited to join such a phenomenal team.”
Roker, who is CEO of the company said, “Lisa is a tremendous creative talent and she adds additional strength to our projects having developed and sold numerous series across different platforms.
She will oversee scripted and unscripted content development, showrunners, and collaborate with creative leads on editorial decisions. Tucker reports directly to EVP Tracie Brennan and Al Roker.
Tucker has an extensive résumé. The Emmy-winning executive producer and showrunner previously worked at Pttv (Picture This Television), running several series on various networks including MTV, Bravo and VH1.
“I love the creative and collaborative process of developing and selling projects,” said Tucker. “There’s nothing more rewarding than producing pilots and series with humor and heart and my passions align nicely with Are’s mission. I couldn’t be more excited to join such a phenomenal team.”
Roker, who is CEO of the company said, “Lisa is a tremendous creative talent and she adds additional strength to our projects having developed and sold numerous series across different platforms.
- 8/3/2022
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
Interior decorator Zuri Maxwell (Monique Coleman) had it all… but was it enough? That’s the question for Lifetime’s new original movie Greed: A Seven Deadly Sins Story (premiering April 23), and TV Insider has an exclusive first look at the full trailer. Based on a book from the Seven Deadly Sins anthology by Victoria Christopher Murray, the film also stars LisaRaye McCoy, Eric Benét, and Nathan Witte. Zuri has a career she adores, loving family and friends, and a good man in her life, artist Stephon Gardner (Witte), but then she meets handsome benefactor and entrepreneur Godfrey Anderson (Benét) and his fabulously wealthy aunt Miss Viv (McCoy), who have everything she thinks she wants. He romances here, and she compromises her values and morals to be part of that world. “I don’t recognize you anymore,” Zuri’s friend says, but she argues, “it’s still me, in better clothes.
- 3/21/2022
- TV Insider
Exclusive: Lifetime has greenlit the next two movies from the T.D. Jakes‘ Seven Deadly Sins anthology with Wrath and Greed. The films will debut on back-to-back Saturdays starting April 16.
Based on the series of books by Victoria Christopher Murray, Wrath: A Seven Deadly Sins Story stars Michelle Williams (Destiny’s Child), Tina Knowles-Lawson (Profiled: The Black Man), Romeo Miller (Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Witness Protection), and Antonio Cupo (Blood & Treasure).
Wrath follows single lawyer Chastity Jeffries (Michelle Williams) as she meets Xavier Collins (Antonio Cupo), a man who seems to be everything she is looking for in a partner—handsome, smart, and a lawyer as well. As his affection turns to obsession, Chastity realizes that she has been swept up by Xavier’s passion and abandoned her principles. When Xavier’s jealousy and wrath lead to suspicious actions and dangerous threats, Chastity confides in her mother Sarah (Tina...
Based on the series of books by Victoria Christopher Murray, Wrath: A Seven Deadly Sins Story stars Michelle Williams (Destiny’s Child), Tina Knowles-Lawson (Profiled: The Black Man), Romeo Miller (Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Witness Protection), and Antonio Cupo (Blood & Treasure).
Wrath follows single lawyer Chastity Jeffries (Michelle Williams) as she meets Xavier Collins (Antonio Cupo), a man who seems to be everything she is looking for in a partner—handsome, smart, and a lawyer as well. As his affection turns to obsession, Chastity realizes that she has been swept up by Xavier’s passion and abandoned her principles. When Xavier’s jealousy and wrath lead to suspicious actions and dangerous threats, Chastity confides in her mother Sarah (Tina...
- 2/17/2022
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Al Roker is best known for his facility in explaining the weather. But the “Today” veteran is about to test his footing on new terrain.
His production company, Al Roker Entertainment, has optioned “The Personal Librarian,” by authors Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray, for what he hopes will become a limited series or film that could find a home, potentially, on a streaming service. The book has personal relevance to Roker. His wife, the ABC News national correspondent, Deborah Roberts, is a fan and played a key role in persuading the authors to work with the production company. Roker and Roberts will work as executive producers on the project.
The novel is about J. P. Morgan’s personal librarian, Belle da Costa Greene, the Black American woman with light skin who was forced to hide her true identity and pass as white. The book fascinated Roberts, and, subsequently, Roker.
His production company, Al Roker Entertainment, has optioned “The Personal Librarian,” by authors Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray, for what he hopes will become a limited series or film that could find a home, potentially, on a streaming service. The book has personal relevance to Roker. His wife, the ABC News national correspondent, Deborah Roberts, is a fan and played a key role in persuading the authors to work with the production company. Roker and Roberts will work as executive producers on the project.
The novel is about J. P. Morgan’s personal librarian, Belle da Costa Greene, the Black American woman with light skin who was forced to hide her true identity and pass as white. The book fascinated Roberts, and, subsequently, Roker.
- 1/26/2022
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
Al Roker Entertainment has optioned the New York Times best-selling novel The Personal Librarian (Berkley/Penguin) from authors Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray for a limited series.
Roker’s wife, ABC News senior national correspondent Deborah Roberts, was instrumental in optioning the work. Roberts and Roker are executive producers on the project.
The popular novel is about J.P. Morgan’s personal librarian, Belle da Costa Greene, a Black American woman with light skin who was forced to hide her true identity and pass as white.
“The Personal Librarian is a favorite in our household, and it demonstrates historical fiction at its best,” said Al Roker. “We are always looking to work on projects with purpose and this story is relevant now more than ever. The female lead lives in secrecy and goes to the ends of the earth to hide her identity and protect her family in a very...
Roker’s wife, ABC News senior national correspondent Deborah Roberts, was instrumental in optioning the work. Roberts and Roker are executive producers on the project.
The popular novel is about J.P. Morgan’s personal librarian, Belle da Costa Greene, a Black American woman with light skin who was forced to hide her true identity and pass as white.
“The Personal Librarian is a favorite in our household, and it demonstrates historical fiction at its best,” said Al Roker. “We are always looking to work on projects with purpose and this story is relevant now more than ever. The female lead lives in secrecy and goes to the ends of the earth to hide her identity and protect her family in a very...
- 1/26/2022
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Victoria Rowell’s hit web series The Rich and the Ruthless has a new home at BET+. The upcoming fourth season of the drama series premieres May 13, joining Seasons 1-3, which are currently streaming on the ViacomCBS platform.
Created by, starring and directed by Rowell, The Rich and the Ruthless is a behind the scenes, dram-com soap that follows the fictional story of the first black owned family sudser on broadcast television, stopping at nothing to stay in power. The series hails from Rowell and Days Ferry Productions.
In addition to Rowell, the series also stars Richard Brooks (Good Trouble; Shameless), Alesha Renee (Kenan), Robert Ri’chard (Harlem), Chrystale Wilson (All the Queens Men), Michael Colyar (BET’s Hollywood Heartbreak), Dawnn Lewis (Star Trek; Lower Decks), Vivian Lamolli (All the Queens Men), Kristen Mako (The Big Rant), Bryton James (The Young & The Restless) and new talent Akilah Releford.
The six-episode...
Created by, starring and directed by Rowell, The Rich and the Ruthless is a behind the scenes, dram-com soap that follows the fictional story of the first black owned family sudser on broadcast television, stopping at nothing to stay in power. The series hails from Rowell and Days Ferry Productions.
In addition to Rowell, the series also stars Richard Brooks (Good Trouble; Shameless), Alesha Renee (Kenan), Robert Ri’chard (Harlem), Chrystale Wilson (All the Queens Men), Michael Colyar (BET’s Hollywood Heartbreak), Dawnn Lewis (Star Trek; Lower Decks), Vivian Lamolli (All the Queens Men), Kristen Mako (The Big Rant), Bryton James (The Young & The Restless) and new talent Akilah Releford.
The six-episode...
- 4/27/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
We have a real treat for you beginning this Sunday on HBO!
If you loved The Undoing, then you need to tune in for the new limited series featuring Kate Winslet in an eastern Pennsylvania town as she delves into a cold case and a brand new murder with devastating consequences.
Find out what else there is to watch this week below!
Saturday, April 17
8/7c Envy: A Seven Deadly Sin Story (Lifetime)
The second film in a Seven Deadly Sin series by Bestseller Victoria Christopher Murray, is about a woman (Rose Rollins) who is leading a successful life and career and finds out suddenly that she has a half-sister.
She's happy to have a sister, Empire's Serayah, but she quickly discovers that her sister has some ulterior motives.
It's a star-studded film that also stars Real Housewives of Atlanta's Kandi Buress, Da Brat, DC Young Fly, Clifton Powell, and Hosea Chanchez.
If you loved The Undoing, then you need to tune in for the new limited series featuring Kate Winslet in an eastern Pennsylvania town as she delves into a cold case and a brand new murder with devastating consequences.
Find out what else there is to watch this week below!
Saturday, April 17
8/7c Envy: A Seven Deadly Sin Story (Lifetime)
The second film in a Seven Deadly Sin series by Bestseller Victoria Christopher Murray, is about a woman (Rose Rollins) who is leading a successful life and career and finds out suddenly that she has a half-sister.
She's happy to have a sister, Empire's Serayah, but she quickly discovers that her sister has some ulterior motives.
It's a star-studded film that also stars Real Housewives of Atlanta's Kandi Buress, Da Brat, DC Young Fly, Clifton Powell, and Hosea Chanchez.
- 4/17/2021
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
As we grow ever closer to summer, some shows are beginning to take more hiatuses.
How annoying.
But that doesn't mean there isn't plenty to keep you occupied. Check out what to watch this week.
Saturday, April 10
8/7c Lust: A Seven Deadly Sins Story (Lifetime)
Lifetime is bringing the sexy on Saturday with the first chapter of their Seven Deadly Sins Story, Lust, based on Victoria Christopher Murray's novel.
It's executive produced by Bishop T.D. Jakes and stars R&b veterans Keri Hilson and Tank. Hilson stars as Tiffanie, a woman who is about to have her dream wedding with the guy she claims she loves more than anything else. However, her groom's best man, Trey, catches her eye and a few other parts.
It's about a deadly sin for a reason, people. Tiffanie's entire world is about to implode for some, uh, "D."
Sunday, April 11
8/7c Batwoman (The...
How annoying.
But that doesn't mean there isn't plenty to keep you occupied. Check out what to watch this week.
Saturday, April 10
8/7c Lust: A Seven Deadly Sins Story (Lifetime)
Lifetime is bringing the sexy on Saturday with the first chapter of their Seven Deadly Sins Story, Lust, based on Victoria Christopher Murray's novel.
It's executive produced by Bishop T.D. Jakes and stars R&b veterans Keri Hilson and Tank. Hilson stars as Tiffanie, a woman who is about to have her dream wedding with the guy she claims she loves more than anything else. However, her groom's best man, Trey, catches her eye and a few other parts.
It's about a deadly sin for a reason, people. Tiffanie's entire world is about to implode for some, uh, "D."
Sunday, April 11
8/7c Batwoman (The...
- 4/10/2021
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
In today’s TV news roundup, NBC announced the date of the “Superstore” series finale, and National Geographic set the release date for “Genius: Aretha.”
Dates
NBC’s “Superstore” will end on March 25 with a one-hour series finale at 8 p.m. The workplace comedy, executive produced by Justin Spitzer, Gabe Miller and Jonathan Green, follows the employees of “Cloud 9,” a fictional big-box store in St. Louis, Mo. as they deal with topical issues like immigration, health care, unionization and the struggles of working in retail. The series stars Ben Feldman, Lauren Ash, Colton Dunn, Nico Santos, Nichole Bloom, Kaliko Kauahi and Mark McKinney.
“Genius: Aretha” will debut on National Geographic on March 21 at 9 p.m. The third installment of the “Genius” anthology, which centers on Aretha Franklin (Cynthia Erivo), will run across four consecutive nights. The only authorized scripted series about Franklin, “Genius” tracks the Queen of Soul’s musical brilliance,...
Dates
NBC’s “Superstore” will end on March 25 with a one-hour series finale at 8 p.m. The workplace comedy, executive produced by Justin Spitzer, Gabe Miller and Jonathan Green, follows the employees of “Cloud 9,” a fictional big-box store in St. Louis, Mo. as they deal with topical issues like immigration, health care, unionization and the struggles of working in retail. The series stars Ben Feldman, Lauren Ash, Colton Dunn, Nico Santos, Nichole Bloom, Kaliko Kauahi and Mark McKinney.
“Genius: Aretha” will debut on National Geographic on March 21 at 9 p.m. The third installment of the “Genius” anthology, which centers on Aretha Franklin (Cynthia Erivo), will run across four consecutive nights. The only authorized scripted series about Franklin, “Genius” tracks the Queen of Soul’s musical brilliance,...
- 2/10/2021
- by Haley Bosselman
- Variety Film + TV
Lifetime has set April premiere dates and announced the full cast for two movies in the Seven Deadly Sins anthology. The movies are based on the first two books in Victoria Christopher Murray’s series, Lust and Envy, executive produced by Bishop T.D. Jakes. The projects initially were announced in 2019.
Lust: A Deadly Sins Saga (wt) premieres on Saturday, April 17 at 8 pm Et/Pt and stars Keri Hilson (Love By The 10th Date), Tobias Truvillion (One Life to Live), and Durrell ‘Tank’ Babbs (The New Edition Story) with special appearances by Ms. Juicy and Letoya Luckett. Envy: A Deadly Sins Saga (wt) premieres on Saturday, April 24 at 8 pm Et/Pt and stars Serayah (Empire), Rose Rollins (The L Word), and Kandi Burruss (Real Housewives of Atlanta) with special appearances by Da Brat and DC Young Fly. Clifton Powell appears in both films.
Jakes and Derrick Williams serve as executive producers on the films,...
Lust: A Deadly Sins Saga (wt) premieres on Saturday, April 17 at 8 pm Et/Pt and stars Keri Hilson (Love By The 10th Date), Tobias Truvillion (One Life to Live), and Durrell ‘Tank’ Babbs (The New Edition Story) with special appearances by Ms. Juicy and Letoya Luckett. Envy: A Deadly Sins Saga (wt) premieres on Saturday, April 24 at 8 pm Et/Pt and stars Serayah (Empire), Rose Rollins (The L Word), and Kandi Burruss (Real Housewives of Atlanta) with special appearances by Da Brat and DC Young Fly. Clifton Powell appears in both films.
Jakes and Derrick Williams serve as executive producers on the films,...
- 2/9/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
James Bland stars as Malachi in Giants.The 10th Annual Indie Series Awards nominations were revealed on Wednesday in a Facebook Live broadcast hosted by former winners Dee Freeman and Michael Taylor Gray. The ISAs celebrate the best in independently produced entertainment created for the Web. Nominees were announced in 30 categories.
Giants led all series with 19 total nominations, followed by After Forever with 14. Those shows will compete in the Best Drama Series category with Conversations in L.A., In Absentia, The New 30, Only Children, Riley Parra and What's Your Status.
Indoor Boys led all comedies with 13 nominations. The series is joined in the Best Comedy Series field by 190 Lorimer, #Adulting, The Amazing Gayl Pile: Apocalypse Soonish, Does It Fart, My 90-Year-Old Roommate, The Rich and the Ruthless and #Washed.
Competing for Best Non-Fiction Series are Girl Mess, The No-Name Cinema Society, The Vivid Project, What The IVF and The Witching Hour.
Giants led all series with 19 total nominations, followed by After Forever with 14. Those shows will compete in the Best Drama Series category with Conversations in L.A., In Absentia, The New 30, Only Children, Riley Parra and What's Your Status.
Indoor Boys led all comedies with 13 nominations. The series is joined in the Best Comedy Series field by 190 Lorimer, #Adulting, The Amazing Gayl Pile: Apocalypse Soonish, Does It Fart, My 90-Year-Old Roommate, The Rich and the Ruthless and #Washed.
Competing for Best Non-Fiction Series are Girl Mess, The No-Name Cinema Society, The Vivid Project, What The IVF and The Witching Hour.
- 2/1/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
Lifetime’s drama You is moving to Netflix for its upcoming second season. The streaming giant already had international distribution for the Berlanti Prods. psychological thriller, whose first season will air as a Netflix original outside of the U.S.. It launches Dec. 26. Starting with Season 2, You will be a Netflix global original.
Lifetime renewed You, starring Penn Badgley and Elizabeth Lail, for a second season in July, ahead of the series’ September premiere. At the time, Netflix already had been on board as an international partner, and I hear the early renewal was done with a move to the Internet network as a possible option. You, developed by Sera Gamble and Greg Berlanti based on the book by Caroline Kepnes, garnered strong reviews but couldn’t attract wide linear audience on Lifetime. Meanwhile, its heavily serialized nature makes it very suitable for binging on a streaming platform. That also...
Lifetime renewed You, starring Penn Badgley and Elizabeth Lail, for a second season in July, ahead of the series’ September premiere. At the time, Netflix already had been on board as an international partner, and I hear the early renewal was done with a move to the Internet network as a possible option. You, developed by Sera Gamble and Greg Berlanti based on the book by Caroline Kepnes, garnered strong reviews but couldn’t attract wide linear audience on Lifetime. Meanwhile, its heavily serialized nature makes it very suitable for binging on a streaming platform. That also...
- 12/3/2018
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Lifetime is beefing up its TV film slate for next year, increasing the total to 75 movies and has signed on “Good Morning America” host Robin Roberts to help with the endevor.
The female-skewing network has signed Roberts to a production deal for a series of movies and documentaries that will all fall under the banner, “Robin Roberts Presents.” The network also detailed the first two projects from Roberts.
The first one will focus on African American Gospel singer Mahalia Jackson, whose inspirational music and faith were a great support for Martin Luther King Jr. and the civil rights movement. Roberts will executive produce the movie alongside Linda Berman of Lincoln Square Productions, with a script written by Bettina Gilois.
Also Read: Original 'Project Runway' Production Company to Return for Bravo Reboot
The second project is based on the true story of Alexis Manigo, who at age 18, discovers her real name...
The female-skewing network has signed Roberts to a production deal for a series of movies and documentaries that will all fall under the banner, “Robin Roberts Presents.” The network also detailed the first two projects from Roberts.
The first one will focus on African American Gospel singer Mahalia Jackson, whose inspirational music and faith were a great support for Martin Luther King Jr. and the civil rights movement. Roberts will executive produce the movie alongside Linda Berman of Lincoln Square Productions, with a script written by Bettina Gilois.
Also Read: Original 'Project Runway' Production Company to Return for Bravo Reboot
The second project is based on the true story of Alexis Manigo, who at age 18, discovers her real name...
- 7/26/2018
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
Lifetime announced at TCA today an ambitious slate of original movies for 2019. Among the 75 films planned for next year are a series of telepics and documentaries from veteran newswoman Robin Roberts along with book franchises from authors V.C. Andrews and Victoria Christopher Murray.
The A+E Networks-owned cable net unveiled today a major production deal with Roberts for movies and docs under the Robin Roberts Presents banner to debut next year. It also is in development on Murray’s Seven Deadly Sins anthology, reteaming with producer T.D. Jakes, and has commissioned the first three books — Lust, Envy and Greed – to debut next year.
Andrews’ five-book series about the twisted relationships of the Casteel Family also being turned into movies. First up is V.C. Andrews’ Heaven, starring Annalise Basso, Julie Benz, Chris William Martin and Chris McNally.
Those projects join the previously announced Jane Green three-picture deal. The first movie,...
The A+E Networks-owned cable net unveiled today a major production deal with Roberts for movies and docs under the Robin Roberts Presents banner to debut next year. It also is in development on Murray’s Seven Deadly Sins anthology, reteaming with producer T.D. Jakes, and has commissioned the first three books — Lust, Envy and Greed – to debut next year.
Andrews’ five-book series about the twisted relationships of the Casteel Family also being turned into movies. First up is V.C. Andrews’ Heaven, starring Annalise Basso, Julie Benz, Chris William Martin and Chris McNally.
Those projects join the previously announced Jane Green three-picture deal. The first movie,...
- 7/26/2018
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Lifetime has unveiled a big expansion of its original movie lineup for next year. As part of the push the A+E Networks cabler has set new franchises with ABC News’ Robin Roberts and megachurch leader Bishop T.D. Jakes.
Lifetime plans to produce or acquire some 75 movies next year, a significant increase from 2018. The cabler has signed a wide-ranging production deal with “Good Morning America” anchor Roberts to produce movies and feature-length documentaries under the “Robin Roberts Presents” banner.
Also in the works for Lifetime is a five-movie series based on the novels of V.C. Andrews, starting next year with “V.C. Andrews’ Heaven.”
Roberts will focus on projects based on true events with an inspirational or educational focus. The first project under the deal will be a drama based on the life of famed gospel singer Mahalia Jackson. Roberts and Linda Berman of ABC’s Lincoln Square Productions...
Lifetime plans to produce or acquire some 75 movies next year, a significant increase from 2018. The cabler has signed a wide-ranging production deal with “Good Morning America” anchor Roberts to produce movies and feature-length documentaries under the “Robin Roberts Presents” banner.
Also in the works for Lifetime is a five-movie series based on the novels of V.C. Andrews, starting next year with “V.C. Andrews’ Heaven.”
Roberts will focus on projects based on true events with an inspirational or educational focus. The first project under the deal will be a drama based on the life of famed gospel singer Mahalia Jackson. Roberts and Linda Berman of ABC’s Lincoln Square Productions...
- 7/26/2018
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
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