Rapper Curtis ‘50 Cent’ Jackson has scored an overall development deal with US network Starz, and is working up a superhero series that could sit alongside current hit Power. The agreement extends Jackson’s existing deal by one year to September 2018, during which time he will develop new series through his G-Unit Film & Television […]
50 Cent’s Power has received a two-season renewal, guaranteeing it fourth and fifth seasons. The drama series plays on premium cable net Starz in the US and the new season orders follow season-on-season viewership growth through its first three seasons. Rapper 50 Cent will continue as an exec producer in the story of a nightclub […]
Gangster rap star 50 Cent is developing a sketch comedy and music variety series with US cable channel A&E. 50 Cent Presents (WT) will star and be executive produced by the hip hop artist and entrepreneur, whose real name is Curtis Jackson. The series will see host Jackson showcasing comedic, musical and performance acts, including […]
Gangster rap star 50 Cent is developing a sketch comedy and music variety series with US cable channel A&E. 50 Cent Presents (WT) will star and be executive produced by the hip hop artist and entrepreneur, whose real name is Curtis Jackson. The series will see host Jackson showcasing comedic, musical and performance acts, including […]
Curtis Jackson, aka 50 Cent, will be in Cannes for MIPTV to unveil his new drama series Power. MIP is hosting the world premiere of the upcoming drama series, which will be on Starz in the US. The premium cabler’s sales arm is distributing the show and will be preselling it in Cannes. Show talent […]
Starz has added new cast members to its upcoming urban drama Power. Rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson (left) is executive producing and talks are underway about the musician and actor making a cameo appearance in the series. The premium cable network said yesterday that Lela Loren (Gang Related), Naturi Naughton (Mad Men) and Jospeh Sikora […]
As the global media superpowers march into ever more sectors, A-list actors, musicians, fashion gurus and novelists are taking control of television projects. Jesse Whittock reports on the rise of the celebrity superproducer. In the past, the glamorous worlds of film, sport, pop music and fashion looked down their noses at TV from behind the […]
US premium cable net Starz has ordered Power, an original drama series that will be executive produced by rapper and entrepreneur Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson. The one-hour series will follow a gangster and drug dealer as he seeks to build a legitimate night club business. The show will be produced by CBS Television Studios and […]
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver and rapper 50 Cent are joining forces for an education-themed reality series for US cable net Sundance Channel. The celebrities are attached to Dream School, a six-part experiment that will take troubled teenagers out of the traditional classroom to a place of learning in which all the educators are high profile […]
