50 Cent Signs Massive Multi-Series Starz Deal

Artist and producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has signed a new four-year overall deal with Starz. Under the agreement, Jackson will continue to develop new scripted and unscripted projects exclusively for the premium service through his G-Unit Film & Television, Inc. banner. The deal represents a significant increase to Starz’s investment in Jackson, executive producer of drama series “Power.” It includes a three-series commitment, the … Continue reading 50 Cent Signs Massive Multi-Series Starz Deal

Common to Topline Starz’s ‘Black Samurai’ Reboot From RZA, Jerry Bruckheimer

Hmmm . . . . We would love to hear your thoughts on this one. Starz is ready to get its samurai on. The premium cable network is teaming with Common, RZA and Jerry Bruckheimer to develop Marc Olden’s book series Black Samurai as a scripted TV series. Common is attached to star, while RZA and Bruckheimer will executive produce. The drama follows Robert Sand (Common), a … Continue reading Common to Topline Starz’s ‘Black Samurai’ Reboot From RZA, Jerry Bruckheimer

Power EP Courtney Kemp Inks New Overall Deal With Starz & Lionsgate

CONGRATS COURTNEY! In the first big talent power play since Lionsgate’s acquisition of Starz last year, Power creator/executive producer Courtney Kemp has signed a new overall deal with the studio and the premium cabler. Under the exclusive and unique multi-year agreement, Kemp will develop series for Starz and work on projects for Lionsgate that could be sold to a variety of outlets. She also will continue as … Continue reading Power EP Courtney Kemp Inks New Overall Deal With Starz & Lionsgate

5 Reasons Outlander Fans Shouldn’t Be Worried About Moving To Sundays

As someone who has covered television shows for a few years, I am not as worried as others by a move from Saturday to Sunday as announced today by The LA Times. These are based on my own observations of the industry and I welcome any evidence or arguments to the contrary: 1) Outlander has very loyal fans that have already adapted to change. Season … Continue reading 5 Reasons Outlander Fans Shouldn’t Be Worried About Moving To Sundays