The network confirmed that it acquired the rights to the documentary about Olympian Tommie Smith.

Co-directed by Glenn Kaino and Afshin ShahidiWith Drawn Arms, explores Smith’s iconic silent protest moment on the medal stand during the national anthem at the 1968 Olympic Summer Games. 

The project features with Jesse Williams, sports analyst Jemele Hill, Megan Rapinoe, Colin Kaepernick and late congressman John Lewis.

John Legend and Williams served as executive producers with Glen Zipper and Sean Stuart on board as producers.

The film was planned have its big world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival in April, which was cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic. It eventually opened the Hamptons film Festival which ran October 8-14.

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Tommy is a criminal partner and lifelong best friend of James St. Patrick, the main character of the original show Power. The new spin-off series, titled Power Book IV: Force, will show him cutting ties with people from his past and trying to leave his life in New York behind.

This is not the only spin-off of this crime drama currently in the works. Power Book II: Ghost is expected to premiere this fall, with Power Book III: Raising Kanan on the way, and Starz president of programming Christina Davis has high hopes for all of these projects.

“Power has been one of the most successful series in premium pay television during its six-year run, garnering more than 10 million multiplatform views in its last two seasons and we can’t wait to take fans in a whole new direction as we pick-up Tommy’s story with Power Book IV: Force,” said Davis in a statement.

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Multiple outlets confirm that Courteney Cox has been cast in a starring role in Shinning Vale for Starz. 

Penned and executive produced by Jeff Astrof, the half-hour series follows a dysfunctional family that moves from the city to a small town into a house in which terrible atrocities have taken place. But no one seems to notice except for Pat (Cox), who’s convinced she’s either depressed or possessed.

“As Starz continues to expand its slate of original comedy series, we are incredibly proud to bring a talented actress such as Courteney Cox to the network to topline Shining Vale,” said Jeffrey Hirsch, president and CEO of Starz. “Her previous success in the genre combined with her well-honed comedic chops make her the ideal actor to bring Pat to life.”

Dearbhla Walsh will direct and executive produce the pilot. 

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The network confirmed that it acquired the rights to the documentary about Olympian Tommie Smith.

Co-directed by Glenn Kaino and Afshin ShahidiWith Drawn Arms, explores Smith’s iconic silent protest moment on the medal stand during the national anthem at the 1968 Olympic Summer Games. 

The project features with Jesse Williams, sports analyst Jemele Hill, Megan Rapinoe, Colin Kaepernick and late congressman John Lewis.

John Legend and Williams served as executive producers with Glen Zipper and Sean Stuart on board as producers.

The film was planned have its big world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival in April, which was cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic. It eventually opened the Hamptons film Festival which ran October 8-14.

The post Tommie Smith Documentary Lands At Starz, Gets Premiere Date appeared first on thestarsworldwide.com.

Tommy is a criminal partner and lifelong best friend of James St. Patrick, the main character of the original show Power. The new spin-off series, titled Power Book IV: Force, will show him cutting ties with people from his past and trying to leave his life in New York behind.

This is not the only spin-off of this crime drama currently in the works. Power Book II: Ghost is expected to premiere this fall, with Power Book III: Raising Kanan on the way, and Starz president of programming Christina Davis has high hopes for all of these projects.

“Power has been one of the most successful series in premium pay television during its six-year run, garnering more than 10 million multiplatform views in its last two seasons and we can’t wait to take fans in a whole new direction as we pick-up Tommy’s story with Power Book IV: Force,” said Davis in a statement.

The post Starz Developing Third Spin-Off Based on Hit Crime Drama “Power” appeared first on thestarsworldwide.com.

Multiple outlets confirm that Courteney Cox has been cast in a starring role in Shinning Vale for Starz. 

Penned and executive produced by Jeff Astrof, the half-hour series follows a dysfunctional family that moves from the city to a small town into a house in which terrible atrocities have taken place. But no one seems to notice except for Pat (Cox), who’s convinced she’s either depressed or possessed.

“As Starz continues to expand its slate of original comedy series, we are incredibly proud to bring a talented actress such as Courteney Cox to the network to topline Shining Vale,” said Jeffrey Hirsch, president and CEO of Starz. “Her previous success in the genre combined with her well-honed comedic chops make her the ideal actor to bring Pat to life.”

Dearbhla Walsh will direct and executive produce the pilot. 

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