The third Power spinoff will outlive the second.
Starz has renewed Power Book III: Raising Kanan for a fifth season, with the pickup for the spinoff starring Mekai Curtis coming as the fourth cycle of the show is in production in New York. Creator Sascha Penn will return as showrunner and exec producer.
The renewal means Raising Kanan will officially outlive Power Book II: Ghost, as the latter series will conclude with its upcoming fourth season. Starz, meanwhile, is developing a Power prequel series, Origins, which would follow Ghost and Tommy. Power Book IV: Force is currently filming its third season in Chicago.
“We know that our fans can’t get enough of Raising Kanan. As the inevitable evolution of this young man into a killer plays out, we knew we had much more backstory to share in this ever-escalating family saga,” said Kathryn Busby, president of originals at Starz.
Starz has renewed Power Book III: Raising Kanan for a fifth season, with the pickup for the spinoff starring Mekai Curtis coming as the fourth cycle of the show is in production in New York. Creator Sascha Penn will return as showrunner and exec producer.
The renewal means Raising Kanan will officially outlive Power Book II: Ghost, as the latter series will conclude with its upcoming fourth season. Starz, meanwhile, is developing a Power prequel series, Origins, which would follow Ghost and Tommy. Power Book IV: Force is currently filming its third season in Chicago.
“We know that our fans can’t get enough of Raising Kanan. As the inevitable evolution of this young man into a killer plays out, we knew we had much more backstory to share in this ever-escalating family saga,” said Kathryn Busby, president of originals at Starz.
- 3/27/2024
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The end is in sight for Power Book II: Ghost.
A day after unveiling plans for a prequel series tracing the origins of Ghost and Tommy (Omari Hardwick and Joseph Sikora), Starz revealed that the second series in the Power franchise will come to a conclusion with its upcoming fourth season.
The final season will be split into two parts, with the first arriving Friday, June 7, followed by the second half starting Friday, Sept. 6. The show’s June debut is tied to the 10th anniversary of the debut of the flagship series in the Power franchise.
“This explosive season of Ghost is a fitting crescendo in a decade of an immensely popular franchise — fans will not be disappointed,” said Kathryn Busby, president of programming at Starz. “While this marks the conclusion of one chapter, our commitment to the Power universe endures with more compelling storytelling on the horizon.
A day after unveiling plans for a prequel series tracing the origins of Ghost and Tommy (Omari Hardwick and Joseph Sikora), Starz revealed that the second series in the Power franchise will come to a conclusion with its upcoming fourth season.
The final season will be split into two parts, with the first arriving Friday, June 7, followed by the second half starting Friday, Sept. 6. The show’s June debut is tied to the 10th anniversary of the debut of the flagship series in the Power franchise.
“This explosive season of Ghost is a fitting crescendo in a decade of an immensely popular franchise — fans will not be disappointed,” said Kathryn Busby, president of programming at Starz. “While this marks the conclusion of one chapter, our commitment to the Power universe endures with more compelling storytelling on the horizon.
- 3/14/2024
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Lionsgate casting executive Marcello Bellisario has signed a new multi-year deal as EVP, Television Casting for Lionsgate Television and Starz.
Bellisario will continue to oversee casting for both Lionsgate Television and Starz, reporting directly to Lionsgate Television Group Chair & Chief Creative Officer Kevin Beggs, and working closely with Starz President of Original Programming Kathryn Busby. Bellisario is currently managing casting for The Hunting Wives, starring Malin Åkerman and Brittany Snow, and Spartacus: House of Ashur, both of which are prepping to go into production. He previously served as SVP, Television Casting for the two companies.
“Marcello is one of the leading casting executives working in television today,” said Beggs and Lionsgate Television Group Vice Chairman Sandra Stern. “He is a champion for diverse casts and LGBTQ+ actors, and his keen eye for talent has played an important role in the success of Starz and Lionsgate Television’s current series,...
Bellisario will continue to oversee casting for both Lionsgate Television and Starz, reporting directly to Lionsgate Television Group Chair & Chief Creative Officer Kevin Beggs, and working closely with Starz President of Original Programming Kathryn Busby. Bellisario is currently managing casting for The Hunting Wives, starring Malin Åkerman and Brittany Snow, and Spartacus: House of Ashur, both of which are prepping to go into production. He previously served as SVP, Television Casting for the two companies.
“Marcello is one of the leading casting executives working in television today,” said Beggs and Lionsgate Television Group Vice Chairman Sandra Stern. “He is a champion for diverse casts and LGBTQ+ actors, and his keen eye for talent has played an important role in the success of Starz and Lionsgate Television’s current series,...
- 3/12/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Australian streamer Stan has today unveiled a 25-strong slate, adding scripted titles from Matchbox Pictures and the producers behind Colin From Accounts, acquisitions from the UK and U.S. and a new version of Drag Race to its ranks.
Content from the likes of All3Media, AMC, Banijay, the BBC, Fremantle, ITV, Lionsgate, Universal Internatational Studios, Paramount, Sony and Warner Bros Discovery is on the slate, which was showcased at the iconic Sydney Opera House as Stan’s latest salvo in Australia’s competitive streaming market.
Among the key scripted originals is Critical Incident, a psychological crime thriller from Matchbox, the Australian production subsidiary of Universal Studio Group-owned Universal International Studios. Written by Sarah Bassiuoni (The Secrets She Keeps), it recently completed production in Western Sydney, with major production investment from Screen Australia.
The six-part show depicts life in the Western suburbs of Sydney and delves into the complex...
Content from the likes of All3Media, AMC, Banijay, the BBC, Fremantle, ITV, Lionsgate, Universal Internatational Studios, Paramount, Sony and Warner Bros Discovery is on the slate, which was showcased at the iconic Sydney Opera House as Stan’s latest salvo in Australia’s competitive streaming market.
Among the key scripted originals is Critical Incident, a psychological crime thriller from Matchbox, the Australian production subsidiary of Universal Studio Group-owned Universal International Studios. Written by Sarah Bassiuoni (The Secrets She Keeps), it recently completed production in Western Sydney, with major production investment from Screen Australia.
The six-part show depicts life in the Western suburbs of Sydney and delves into the complex...
- 3/12/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Lionsgate Television Group has promoted three company veterans in its business affairs department. Ashley Morales has been elevated to EVP, Television Business Affairs, Elisabeth James Rhee to SVP, Business Affairs & Labor Relations, and Keith Warren to SVP, Television Business Affairs, the company announced today.
The promotions follow the studio’s recent acquisition of global content platform eOne, its increased equity investment in management and production company 3 Arts Entertainment and the launch of Lionsgate Alternative Television.
“Ashley, Elisabeth, and Keith have orchestrated deals for many of our most acclaimed shows,” said Sandra Stern, Vice Chairman, Lionsgate Television Group. “They have risen through the ranks as a result of their industry expertise, dealmaking prowess and professionalism, and I’m thrilled for them to continue to expand their leadership roles within the business affairs group.”
In her new role, Morales will continue to negotiate high level series and talent deals as...
The promotions follow the studio’s recent acquisition of global content platform eOne, its increased equity investment in management and production company 3 Arts Entertainment and the launch of Lionsgate Alternative Television.
“Ashley, Elisabeth, and Keith have orchestrated deals for many of our most acclaimed shows,” said Sandra Stern, Vice Chairman, Lionsgate Television Group. “They have risen through the ranks as a result of their industry expertise, dealmaking prowess and professionalism, and I’m thrilled for them to continue to expand their leadership roles within the business affairs group.”
In her new role, Morales will continue to negotiate high level series and talent deals as...
- 2/27/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Welcome to Deadline’s London TV Screenings list, our definitive look at next week’s buzzy event taking Soho by storm. If you’re wondering who’s exhibiting, what’s on offer and want to dive deeper into the distribs’ strategy, we’ve done the hard work for you, presenting profiles from nearly 30 exhibiting sales houses. Below, check out profiles for the companies headed over from the States and other nations around the globe. Read on, and find all our London TV Screenings content throughout the week here.
The North Americans
Disney
Key shows
Renegade Nell
Renegade Nell – Sally Wainwright-penned historical drama about a woman framed for murder who becomes a highwayman in eighteenth-century England.
Kaiser Karl (working title) – Gaumont show about the enigmatic and larger-than-life fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld.
The Long Shadows (working title) – Spanish story of a group of women whose stable, successful lives are suddenly shaken...
The North Americans
Disney
Key shows
Renegade Nell
Renegade Nell – Sally Wainwright-penned historical drama about a woman framed for murder who becomes a highwayman in eighteenth-century England.
Kaiser Karl (working title) – Gaumont show about the enigmatic and larger-than-life fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld.
The Long Shadows (working title) – Spanish story of a group of women whose stable, successful lives are suddenly shaken...
- 2/23/2024
- by Max Goldbart, Jesse Whittock and Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Lil Baby, 2 Chainz, Ne-yo and Saweetie are just a few of the very special guest stars to be glimpsed in the new trailer for Season 3 of Bmf.
Starz on Friday released the official trailer — featuring Tupac Shakur’s “All Eyez on Me” — for Season 3 of the crime and family drama, which on Friday, March 1 premieres at midnight on the Starz app, and airs 8/7c on Starz proper.
More from TVLine<I>Bmf</i>: 2 Chainz and Ne-Yo to Recur in Season 3 of Starz Crime Drama<em>Spartacus: House of Ashur </em>Ordered at Starz — Nick Tarabay to Reprise Villainous Role in Sequel SeriesArrow's Emily Bett Rickards...
Starz on Friday released the official trailer — featuring Tupac Shakur’s “All Eyez on Me” — for Season 3 of the crime and family drama, which on Friday, March 1 premieres at midnight on the Starz app, and airs 8/7c on Starz proper.
More from TVLine<I>Bmf</i>: 2 Chainz and Ne-Yo to Recur in Season 3 of Starz Crime Drama<em>Spartacus: House of Ashur </em>Ordered at Starz — Nick Tarabay to Reprise Villainous Role in Sequel SeriesArrow's Emily Bett Rickards...
- 1/26/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
"Spartacus: House of Ashur",from "Spartacus" creator Steven S. DeKnight, stars Nick Tarabay, reprising the role of gladiator 'Ashur’, in a new 10-episode live-action drama series, despite the character being killed off in “Spartacus: Vengeance”, airing in 2024 on Starz:
"...'Spartacus: House of Ashur' will be a history-bending, erotic, thrilling, roller-coaster experience…
‘…that builds on everything that made the original series a colossal hit.
"The series poses the question: what if 'Ashur', played by fan favorite Nick Tarabay, hadn't died on 'Mount Vesuvius' at the end of 'Spartacus: Vengeance'?
"And what if he had been gifted the gladiator school once owned by 'Batiatus' in return for aiding the 'Romans' in killing 'Spartacus' and putting an end to the slave rebellion?..."
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"...'Spartacus: House of Ashur' will be a history-bending, erotic, thrilling, roller-coaster experience…
‘…that builds on everything that made the original series a colossal hit.
"The series poses the question: what if 'Ashur', played by fan favorite Nick Tarabay, hadn't died on 'Mount Vesuvius' at the end of 'Spartacus: Vengeance'?
"And what if he had been gifted the gladiator school once owned by 'Batiatus' in return for aiding the 'Romans' in killing 'Spartacus' and putting an end to the slave rebellion?..."
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- 1/15/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
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