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ARTHUR THE KING Arrives April 23 on Digital; DVD Release on May 28


Based on the “heart-swelling true story” (Courtney Howard, Variety) of friendship and loyalty, ARTHUR THE KING arrives on Premium Video on Demand and on April 23, and on DVD May 28 from Lionsgate. Based on the “heart-swelling true story” (Courtney Howard, Variety) of friendship and loyalty, ARTHUR THE KING arrives on Premium Video on Demand and on April 23, and on DVD May 28 from Lionsgate. Embark on the physical and emotional journey based on the true story of adventure racer Mikael Lindnord and Arthur, the dog that changed Lindnord’s life. See the special features here!

Starz Launches POWER BOOK IV: FORCE Season Three Production in Chicago


As the third spinoff in the “Power” franchise, “Power Book IV: Force” showcases “Tommy Egan,” led by Joseph Sikora, (“Power,” “Ozark”) who cuts ties in New York and heads to Chicago in search of family. One step leads to another and Tommy quickly finds himself in Chicago's ruthless drug game between two of the city's biggest crews.

Photos: Patina Miller, Tony Danza & More Attend POWER BOOK III: RAISING KANAN Celebration


Check out photos from the special advancing screening with Grammy and Tony-Award winner Patina Miller, MeKai Curtis, London Brown, Malcolm Mays, Hailey Kilgore, Shanley Caswell, Antonio Ortiz, Grantham Coleman, Tony Danza, Wendell Pierce, and Erika Woods. Other attendees included “Real Housewives of the Potomac” star Candiace Dillard Bassett.

POWER BOOK III: RAISING KANAN Starring Patina Miller Will Return in December


The new season will include Tony Danza reprising his role of Italian mobster Stefano Marchetti, and of course, returning series regulars including the formidable Patina Miller as “Raquel Thomas” and MeKai Curtis in the titular role of “Kanan Stark.” Broadway alum Hailey Kilgore will also return to the series as “Jukebox.”

POWER BOOK IV: FORCE Returns to STARZ in September


The sneak peek images spotlight Joseph Sikora (“Power,” “Ozark”) as “Tommy Egan,” Isaac Keys (“Get Shorty,” “The Oath”) as “Diamond Sampson,” Kris D. Lofton (“Ballers,” “Snowfall”) as “Jenard Sampson,” Manuel Eduardo Ramirez (“Snowfall,” “Queen of the South”) as “Miguel Garcia,” and more.

POWER BOOK IV: FORCE Season Two to Premiere on STARZ in September


The explosive second season begins with Tommy on a mission to avenge the death of Lilliana, his former nemesis turned business partner.  With Diamond (Isaac Keys) and Jenard (Kris D. Lofton) at odds, the Flynn organization weakened, and a new connect on the scene, Tommy is more determined than ever to take over the Chicago drug world. 

Starz Greenlights POWER BOOK II: GHOST Season Four As Michael Early Joins Cast


Production has just begun in New York, with Michael Ealy (Barbershop, Takers) joining the cast as a new series regular for season four. Ealy joins the cast as Detective Don Carter, a rising NYPD officer who was on track to become Police Commissioner, until his wife was killed in a crossfire between rival drug gangs.

POWER BOOK II: GHOST to Premiere in March on STARZ


Season three of the popular drama series returns with new twists and new turns as the Tariq, Brayden, Monet, and the Tejadas have to Level Up or Get Taken Down. Fresh off the murder of Zeke, everyone is grieving, but they won’t get much time as a new set of problems and questions arise. Watch a teaser trailer video now!

Starz Orders Third Season of RAISING KANAN Ahead of Season Two Premiere


Set in the early 1990’s, the third series in the “Power” Universe tells the story of “Kanan Stark,” and his entry into the criminal world through his mother, who runs the family’s drug empire. It stars MeKai Curtis in the role of “Kanan” and Tony Award winner Patina Miller (Into the Woods, “Madam Secretary”) as his mother, Raquel “Raq” Thomas.

Photos: Patina Miller, Krystal Joy Brown & More Attend RAISING KANAN Season Two Premiere


Check out photos of “Raising Kanan” cast members Patina Miller, MeKai Curtis, Omar Epps, Antonio Ortiz, London Brown, Joey Bada$$, Shanley Caswell, Hailey Kilgore, LaToya Luckett, Chyna Layne, Krystal Joy Brown and Paulina Singer, as well as Executive Producer and Showrunner Sascha Penn and Executive Producer Mark Canton.

VIDEO: Patina Miller Stars in POWER BOOK III: RAISING KANAN Season Two Trailer


Watch the trailer for the series, starring MeKai Curtis as “Kanan” and Tony Award winner Patina Miller (Into The Woods, “Madam Secretary”) as his mother, Raquel “Raq” Thomas. Averaging nearly 9M viewers across platforms in its debut season, “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” is one of the best performing first seasons in STARZ history.

VIDEO: Starz Shares POWER BOOK IV: FORCE Trailer


Joseph Sikora reprises his iconic role as Tommy Egan in the fourth installment of the “Power” Universe, making moves to run his new town – Chicago. The cast also features Isaac Keys, Lili Simmons, Gabrielle Ryan, Shane Harper, Kris D. Lofton, Anthony Fleming III, Lucien Cambric, and Tommy Flanagan. Watch the new trailer now!

Starz Greenlights POWER BOOK IV: FORCE Starring Joseph Sikora


Starz, a Lionsgate company (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), announced today the series order for 'POWER BOOK IV: FORCE,' which will be the third new series in the expanded 'Power' Universe from creator, writer and executive producer Courtney A. Kemp and executive producer Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson.

STARZ Announces Premiere Date for POWER BOOK II: GHOST


Starz, a Lionsgate company (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), today released first look tease art for the new STARZ Original series, “Power Book II: Ghost,” announcing its global premiere this September on STARZ and Starzplay.

Tony Award Nominee Hailey Kilgore Joins Cast of POWER Prequel


Starz, a Lionsgate company (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), announced today that Hailey Kilgore has joined the cast of 'Power Book III: Raising Kanan,' playing Jukebox - a character fans of the franchise will recall - in a series regular role. The character of Jukebox first appeared in the original 'Power' series portrayed by Tony(R) Award-winner Anika Noni-Rose.

VIDEO: Starz Releases Season Six Trailer for POWER


Starz, a Lionsgate company (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), today released the official season six trailer for its #1 hit series 'Power' timed to a celebrated cast appearance at Essence Festival. Cast members Omari Hardwick, Lela Loren, Joseph Sikora, Rotimi, La La Anthony and Larenz Tate appeared together at the festival's Center Stage to give thousands of fans their very first glimpse into season six. Created by Courtney A. Kemp, 'Power' season six premieres Sunday, August 25, 2019 on STARZ, the STARZ app and STARZ ON DEMAND, and culminates with the Final Betrayal played out across an extended 15-episode season.

Starz Announces the Sixth Season of POWER Will Be the Final Betrayal


Starz, a Lionsgate company (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), today announced that the first chapter of its #1 hit series 'Power,' created by Courtney A. Kemp, will close with The Final Betrayal. A heightened and unpredictable journey that raises the stakes yet again, Season 6 will play out over a super-sized, 15-episode season, premiering Sunday, August 25, 2019 on STARZ, the Starz app and Starz ON DEMAND.

Vertical Entertainment Acquires BURN YOUR MAPS Starring Jacob Tremblay, Vera Farmiga


 Vertical Entertainment has acquired the US distribution rights to Burn Your Maps, an adventure drama starring Jacob Tremblay, Academy Award nominee Vera Farmiga and Academy Award winner Virginia Madsen. The theatrical release is planned for Q2 this year. Warner Bros. Pictures will be handling international distribution.

Amblin Television to Develop a RASHOMON TV Series


Amblin Television has acquired the rights to Akira Kurosawa's acclaimed film “Rashomon,” according to Variety. The company plans plans to develop it as an anthology series.

Gabriel Ellis Joins the Cast of Starz's POWER


Gabriel Ellis, known for gritty portrayals of tough young men from the wrong side of the tracks, is joining Starz's acclaimed crime drama “Power” as a series regular. He will make his debut in the July 8 episode of the show, which airs Sundays at 8 p.m. Eastern/Pacific.

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