Paris – MIPTV announces the exclusive preview of the upcoming Starz original drama series, Power, as the MIPTV 2014 World Premiere TV Screening. The eight-episode first season was created by showrunner Courtney Kemp Agboh (The Good Wife) with Curtis Jackson, aka 50 Cent, on board as Executive Producer and part of a stellar cast.Power tells the story of wealthy New York City nightclub owner, James ‘Ghost’ St. Patrick, who caters to the city's elite. He wants to … [Read more...] about Starz’s original “Power” to premiere at MIPTV 2014
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Starz to premiere second season of “Da Vinci’s Demons”
Pasadena, California –Starz has announced that the anticipated second season of the historical fantasy Da Vinci’s Demons, an original series created by David S. Goyer, who most recently wrote the screenplay for Man of Steel and its untitled sequel as well as co-writer of The Dark Knight trilogy, will premiere on STARZ in the U.S. on Saturday, March 22nd. The ten-episode drama, produced by Adjacent Productions, follows the ‘untold’ story of the … [Read more...] about Starz to premiere second season of “Da Vinci’s Demons”
MIPCOM:​ STARZ’s​ “Black Sails” ​stars at MIP
Beverly Hills, California – Gene George, Executive Vice President at Starz Worldwide Distribution, announced that stars and creative talent from the upcoming STARZ original series Black Sails, from executive producer Michael Bay, will be coming to MIPCOM 2013. The talent from Black Sails will participate in the premiere screening for global content buyers on October 7. The talents scheduled to appear include: Toby Stephens (Captain Flint), Hannah New (Eleanor … [Read more...] about MIPCOM:​ STARZ’s​ “Black Sails” ​stars at MIP
Starz renews Da Vinci’s Demons for second season
Beverly Hills, California – Starz Chief Executive Officer Chris Albrecht has announced a second season order for the STARZ Original series, Da Vinci's Demons, following its recent record-setting first season debut on STARZ on April 12. The network says more than 2.14 million total viewers tune in, making it the highest-rated premiere weekend ever for a STARZ Original. Production of season two of Da Vinci's Demons is expected to begin in Wales in May 2013, with an on-air return expected on … [Read more...] about Starz renews Da Vinci’s Demons for second season
MIPTV concludes its 50th market
Cannes – Reed MIDEM reported that more than 11,000 people from over 100 countries gathered in Cannes as MIPTV celebrated its 50th anniversary. Highlights of the 50th MIPTV included a plethora of deals, demos of the 4K Ultra HD – which is being pioneered by Sony, packed keynote addresses, a plea from former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown for the television industry to support the United Nation's Global Education First Initiative, and a full-house World Premier TV Screening of Da … [Read more...] about MIPTV concludes its 50th market
MIPTV: A star-studded line-up for the Opening Party
Paris – MIPTV has announced a star-studded line-up for MIPTV 2013’s Opening Party on April 8. The red-carpet will be rolled-out in front of the Martinez Hotel to welcome the stars and VIP guests at the Opening Party, as well as for the International Digital Emmy Awards ceremony. The line-up of stars include Thandie Newton (Crash, Beloved, Mission: Impossible II); Famke Janssen (X-Men, Taken); member of the iconic rock band KISS, Gene Simmons; Eli Roth (Inglorious Basterds, Hostel); … [Read more...] about MIPTV: A star-studded line-up for the Opening Party
