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Shameik Moore in ‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’ (Photo Credit: Starz)

Starz’s Power franchise finally revealed the identity of Branford ‘Breeze’ Frady. The character’s been talked about since the franchise first launched back in 2014, but it wasn’t until Power Book III: Raising Kanan season four’s finale that Breeze appeared on screen, played by Shameik Moore (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse).

Shameik Moore will continue playing Breeze as a new series regular in the upcoming fifth and final season. Per Starz: “Known as a drug kingpin from Jamaica, Queens, Breeze employed a young Kanan Stark, as well as James St. Patrick and Tommy Egan, with James and Tommy as his corner boys.”

The finale, which aired on May 15, 2025, showed Snaps (Wendell Pierce) and Pop (Erika Woods) introducing Kanan (MeKai Curtis) to Breeze. The introduction is a “lasting tie” between the original series and the prequel.

“It was...

Starz has added Shameik Moore to the cast of Power Book III: Raising Kanan, introducing him in tonight’s season four finale as the highly anticipated “Branford ‘Breeze’ Frady.” Moore will join the cast as a series regular in the prequel series’ upcoming fifth season, which has also been confirmed as the final season.

“It was always my intention that ‘Raising Kanan’ would run for five seasons, and thanks to my friends and partners at Starz and Lionsgate, as well as the incredible cast, crew and writing staff, I’ve been able to tell the entirety of the story I set out to tell way back in 2019,” said said Power Book III: Raising Kanan executive producer, writer and showrunner Sascha Penn.

Penn added: “Having said that, with the table we’ve set in this season finale and the inevitable introduction of Breeze, there is still an exceptionally intense and action-packed...

“Power Book III: Raising Kanan” will end with its upcoming fifth season, Variety has learned.

The show just aired its fourth season finale on Starz. The fifth season was announced back in March 2024, though it was not known that it would be the final season until now.

Spoilers Ahead For The “Raising Kanan” Season 4 Finale

Shameik Moore has joined the show for its fifth and final season. He made his first appearance in the Season 4 finale as the often mentioned but never before seen character Branford “Breeze” Frady.

“The ‘Power’ Universe fans have been patiently anticipating this moment and I’m honored to step into the iconic role of Breeze,” said Moore. “I jumped into a story that is already alive with such strong characters, but it was a fun challenge to find Breeze’s unique identity, and I can’t wait for fans to see how Breeze will shift dynamics in the story.

[This story contains spoilers for the season four finale of Power Book III: Raising Kanan.]

Power Book III: Raising Kanan season four just came to a close, but the previously announced season five is around the corner. To that end, we’ve got some good news and some bad news.

The good: Shameik Moore has been cast as Branford “Breeze” Frady. The fans have been waiting on that one.

The bad: Power Book III: Raising Kanan season five will be its last.

Ok maybe it’s not so bad; showrunner Sascha Penn says this was “always” his “intention.”

“It was always my intention that Raising Kanan would run for five seasons, and thanks to my friends and partners at Starz and Lionsgate, as well as the incredible cast, crew and writing staff, I’ve been able to tell the entirety of the story I set out to tell way back in 2019,” Penn said. “Having said that, with the table we...

In this day and age of peak(ish) TV, it’s not unusual for a series to cap a season with a jaw-dropping cliffhanger. But the third season of the Starz hit Power Book III: Raising Kanan dropped one and then some.

“I don’t think anyone was ready for how it ended,” star Patina Miller told The Hollywood Reporter during a special event in partnership with Starz in Park City, Utah, during the Sundance Film Festival in January. “It literally ended on two bangs.”

Two bangs followed by two bodies hitting the floor to close out a wild and action-packed third season. The fourth is locked and loaded and ready to roll out on March 7, and ahead of its debut Miller joined showrunner, executive producer and Power guru Sascha Penn, title star Mekai Curtis and the one and only Tony Danza for a compliment-filled panel discussion at Pendry Park City.

The highly anticipated fourth season of Power Book III: Raising Kanan is set to premiere on March 7, with new episodes dropping every Friday on Starz and its streaming platforms. Fans can now get a glimpse of what’s in store through the newly released trailer, which teases intense drama, power struggles, and a quest for vengeance.

In the latest season, Kanan Stark (MeKai Curtis) and his mother Raquel Thomas (Patina Miller) continue to navigate the treacherous world of drug operations. Their journey is fraught with dangerous alliances and betrayals, as they struggle to maintain control over their empire.

The trailer also reintroduces key characters, including Snaps (Wendell Pierce), Pop (Erika Woods), Stefano Marchetti (Tony Danza), and Unique (Joey Bada$$). Unique’s presence looms large over the season, as he seeks revenge and poses a significant threat to the Thomas family.

Returning cast members include Malcolm Mays as Lou, London Brown as Marvin,...

Starz released today the explosive trailer for season four of Power Book III: Raising Kanan, which premieres Friday, March 7. New episodes of the unpredictable, star-studded and action-packed drama will be available to stream weekly on Fridays on the Starz app and all Starz streaming and on-demand platforms.

The captivating new trailer shows a more confident Kanan (MeKai Curtis) continuing to step out of the shadow of his formidable mother, drug queen pin Raquel Thomas (Patina Miller), as she questions if she can trust her son and business partner.

The two continue to expand their drug empire, working with street legends “Snaps” (Wendell Pierce) and “Pop” (Erika Woods) and Italian mob boss Stefano Marchetti (Tony Danza), all while a resurrected “Unique” (Joey Bada$$) is working in the shadows, looking for vengeance against those he believes wronged him.

Season three of Power Book III: Raising Kanan averaged over 9 million viewers per episode,...

On Tuesday, less than a month before the season four premiere on March 7, Starz dropped a trailer for the new batch of episodes of Power Book III: Raising Kanan. It opens with the title character, Kanan Stark, played by Mekai Curtis, fielding questions about identity and pondering exactly who he wants to be in the shadow of his powerhouse mother, Raq, played by Patina Miller.

Who can blame him after that explosive season three finale that ended in a bloodbath and brought mother and son face to face with the realization that they may be much more alike than they previously thought. “I want them to see me as me, not who my mother is,” Kanan says in the new clip.

As it unfolds, the trailer shows a more confident Kanan paving his way in business while Raq questions if she can trust her son in blood and business. As...

The trailer for the fourth season of “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” has been released. The season premieres March 7, with episodes hitting the Starz platforms and app on Fridays.

In the trailer, Kanan (MeKai Curtis) and his mother Raquel Thomas (Patina Miller) navigate their drug operations. Other characters feature like Snaps (Wendell Pierce), Pop (Erika Woods), Stefano Marchetti (Tony Danza) and Unique (Joey Bada$$).

The cast also includes Malcolm Mays as Lou, London Brown as Marvin and Hailey Kilgore as Jukebox. New additions are Pardison Fontaine playing B-Rilla, Sibongile Mlambo as Imani Okoye, Chris Redd playing Early Tyler and Paul Ben-Victor as Phil Russo.

Season’s 4 description, per Starz, includes issues posed by Unique, whose path to revenge threatens the Thomas family members.

The show’s third season reached an average of more than nine millions viewers each episode, according to Starz. That season saw Kanan separating himself from his mother’s influence,...

Starz dropped the first trailer for its hit series Power Book III: Raising Kanan’s fourth season (above) and things are heating up. The show returns with new episodes on March 7.

Power Book III: Raising Kanan focuses on the early life of everyone’s favorite villain Kanan Stark, originally played by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson in the flagship series, and shows his evolution from a näive teenager to a cutthroat villain.

Season 3 saw an epic showdown between Kanan (MeKai Curtis) and his mother Raq (Patina Miller), resulting in a couple of surprise deaths and the return of a fan-favorite character.

The trailer shows a more confident Kanan finding his place in the world away from his mother’s shadow, as she questions if she can trust her son and business partner. The two continue to expand their drug empire, working with street legends “Snaps” (Wendell Pierce) and “Pop” (Erika Woods) and...

Today, Starz announced a Friday, March 7, premiere for Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 4 along with a reveal of first-look photos. New episodes of the unpredictable, star-studded, and action-packed drama will be available to stream weekly on Fridays on the Starz app and all Starz streaming and on-demand platforms.

Season one of Power Book III: Raising Kanan will be available for free sampling on the Starz app and across participating Ott streaming and on-demand platforms beginning January 31 through February 28. Viewers can also binge and catch up on seasons one through three of Power Book III: Raising Kanan on Starz ahead of its season four premiere.

As previously announced, season four will introduce new cast members Pardison Fontaine as “B-Rilla” and Chris Redd as “Early Tyler,” who will join series stars Patina Miller as the formidable drug queenpin “Raquel Thomas,” MeKai Curtis as the rising and ruthless “Kanan Stark,” Joey Bada...

Starz has set March 7 as the official Season 4 premiere of Power Book III: Raising Kanan and dropped first-look photos of what’s ahead. New episodes will be released on Fridays.

Power Book III: Raising Kanan explores the early life of everyone’s favorite villain Kanan Stark, originally played by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson in the flagship series, and shows his evolution from a näive teenager to a cutthroat villain. Season 3 saw an epic showdown between Kanan (Mekai Curtis) and his mother Raq (Patina Miller), resulting in a couple of surprise deaths and the return of a fan-favorite character.

In Season 4, slates have seemingly been wiped clean for Kanan, Raq, and the rest of the Thomas family in pursuit of a fresh start. However, in the eye of the storm, one very dangerous obstacle looms large, Unique is alive. Unique (Joey Bada$$) makes a volatile and violent return, as he hunts to...

Exclusive: Starz’s Power Book III: Raising Kanan has cast Chris Redd (Bust Down) and Grammy Award-winning rapper Pardison Fontaine (Rap Sh!t) for Season 4.

Season 4 is in production in New York. The series scored an early renewal for a fifth season following the Season 3 finale in February.

Power Book III: Raising Kanan explores the early life of everyone’s favorite villain Kanan Stark, originally played by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson in the flagship series, and shows his evolution from näive teenager to a cutthroat villain. Season 3 saw an epic showdown between Kanan (Mekai Curtis) and his mother Raq (Patina Miller), resulting in a couple of surprise deaths and the return of a fan-favorite character. London Brown also stars.

Redd will play “Early Tyler,” who is described as “a trustworthy ally and secret-keeper.” Early Tyler is a neighborhood institution and a good friend to have in your corner – if you can...

Exclusive: Starz’s Power Book III: Raising Kanan has added Sibongile Mlambo (Lost in Space) and Paul Ben-Victor (The Wire) to its Season 4 cast in recurring roles.

Mlambo will play Imani Okoye, a smart, confident and business-savvy executive at a boutique record label. Ben-Victor will play Phil Russo, Jersey’s new crime boss accustomed to garnering respect, deference and other men’s fear. He suffers no fools and handles business negotiations with stoic confidence.

Power Book III: Raising Kanan explores the early life of everyone’s favorite villain Kanan Stark, originally played by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson in the flagship series, and shows his evolution from näive teenager to cutthroat villain. Season 3 saw an epic showdown between Kanan (Mekai Curtis) and his mother Raq (Patina Miller), resulting in a couple of surprise deaths and the return of a fan-favorite character. London Brown also stars.

Season 4 is in production in New York.

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From failed attempts to bring Schwarzenegger back in the fold to star in additional installments or sequel plans shelved by disappointing box office, there are lots of discarded "Predator" movies. This includes the studio shuffling pitches and filmmakers in their hopes to keep the franchise relevant and recapture the 1987 movie's magic. Here's a roster of "Predator" movies that were once in development but ultimately never made,...

‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’ season 3 poster (Photo Credit: Starz)

Starz’s popular crime drama Power Book III: Raising Kanan will return for season four, with the network announcing the series has been renewed and production is getting underway.

“We’re thrilled to continue Kanan Stark’s story, and for fans to see how the events of his formative adolescent years continue to mold him into the cold-hearted villain they were first introduced to in Power. We are quite sure that after viewers see the battle lines being drawn between Raq and Kanan on this epic upcoming third season that they will demand more,” said Kathryn Busby, President of Original Programming.

The renewal announcement was made just days prior to season three’s December 1, 2023 premiere. New season three episodes will arrive on Fridays at midnight Et on the Starz app and at 8pm Et/Pt on Starz.

Starz confirmed Sascha Penn...

Starz family crime drama Power Book III: Raising Kanan has received an early renewal for Season 4, ahead of its December 1 Season 3 premiere. Production will begin this week in New York.

“We’re thrilled to continue Kanan Stark’s story, and for fans to see how the events of his formative adolescent years continue to mold him into the cold-hearted villain they were first introduced to in Power. We are quite sure that after viewers see the battle lines being drawn between Raq and Kanan on this epic upcoming third season that they will demand more,” said Kathryn Busby, President of Original Programming for Starz.

Set in the early 1990’s, the third series in the Power Universe tells the origin story of fan favorite character, Kanan Stark (Mekai Curtis), played by 50 Cent in the original Power franchise, and his entry into the criminal world through his mother, who ruthlessly runs the family’s drug empire.

“Power Book III: Raising Kanan” has scored an early renewal for Season 4 at Starz.

The news comes ahead of the Season 3 premiere, which is due to debut on Starz on Dec. 1. Production is now underway on Season 4 in New York.

“We’re thrilled to continue Kanan Stark’s story, and for fans to see how the events of his formative adolescent years continue to mold him into the cold-hearted villain they were first introduced to in ‘Power,'” said Kathryn Busby, president of original programming for Starz. “We are quite sure that after viewers see the battle lines being drawn between Raq and Kanan on this epic upcoming third season that they will demand more.”

The official description for the series states, “Set in the early 1990’s, the third series in the ‘Power’ Universe tells the origin story of fan favorite character, Kanan Stark, and his entry into the criminal world through his mother,...

Starz’s official trailer for Power Book III: Raising Kanan shows battle lines have been drawn and offers a look at Wendell Pierce as Snaps and Erika Woods as Pop. Plus, the trailer shows Italian mob boss Stefano (Tony Danza) is back in the mix.

MeKai Curtis and Patina Miller return to lead the cast of the critically acclaimed drama as Kanan Stark and Raquel “Raq” Thomas, respectively. The cast also includes Omar Epps as Detective Malcolm Howard, London Brown as Marvin Thomas, and Malcolm Mays as Lou-Lou Thomas. Hailey Kilgore plays Jukebox, Joey Bada$$ is Unique, Shanley Caswell is Detective Burke, Antonio Ortiz is Famous, and Grantham Coleman is Ronnie.

Season three premieres on December 1, 2023 at midnight Et on the Starz app and streaming platforms, and at 8pm Et/Pt on Starz.

Sascha Penn executive produces and guides season three as showrunner. Power franchise creator Courtney A. Kemp is...

The all-encompassing Power franchise is showing no sign of slowing down on Starz.

The premium cabler on Thursday unveiled the trailer and key art for Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 3.

As previously reported, the prequel series premieres Fridays at midnight Et on the Starz app, all Starz streaming and on-demand platforms beginning December 1, 2023. 

On linear, it will debut on Starz at 8:00 p.m. Et/Pt in the U.S. and Canada.

"Season three picks up where we left off, in Southside Jamaica Queens with the Thomas family in turmoil and reeling from the Mob's coordinated attack on Raquel, Marvin and Lou-Lou," the logline teases.

"After her close call, Raquel is looking to make a fresh start, but Kanan doesn't trust her or believe it when she says she's done.

"Can she really be out of the game? As the trailer claims, the truth is a lie, and Kanan's been burned before.

Max has released the trailer for Season 2 of “Julia,” the streamer’s series about the life of Julia Child, which will have a three-episode premiere on Thursday, Nov. 16. One episode will release weekly following the premiere, through Dec. 21.

Returning series regulars include Sarah Lancashire, David Hyde Pierce, Bebe Neuwirth, Brittany Bradford, Fran Kranz, Fiona Glascott, and Robert Joy.

The second season continues to follow Julia (Lancashire) and her husband Paul after the launch of her famous cooking show.

The logline reads, “With her trailblazing cooking show up and running on the air, Julia grapples with her rising celebrity and what that means for her, her colleagues and her show. In Season 2, Julia and her devoted husband Paul return from Simca’s home in France to find that her success has changed everything.”

The summary continues, “Through her singular joie de vivre, she and her team must navigate Wgbh, the White...

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‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’ season 3 (Photo Credit: Starz)

Starz dropped new photos from the upcoming third season of the critically acclaimed drama Power Book III: Raising Kanan and confirmed a season three premiere date. The network will launch the much-anticipated new season on December 1, 2023.

New episodes will arrive on the Starz App on Fridays at midnight, followed by a linear premiere on Starz at 8pm Et/Pt.

Returning cast members include Patina Miller as Raquel Thomas, MeKai Curtis as Kanan Stark, London Brown as Marvin Thomas, Malcolm Mays as Lou-Lou Thomas, and Omar Epps as Detective Malcolm Howard. Hailey Kilgore returns as Jukebox, Joey Bada$$ is Unique, Shanley Caswell is Detective Burke, Antonio Ortiz is Famous, and Tony Danza as Italian mobster Stefano Marchetti.

The ensemble also includes Wendell Pierce as Snaps, Erika Woods as Stephanie “Pop” Henry, and Grantham Coleman as Ronnie.

Sascha Penn guides the series as showrunner and executive producer.

Will Arnett, Kandi Burruss, Bethenny Frankel, Ice T and other celebrities have been cast to star in Fox’s upcoming new game show “Snake Oil.” Hosted by David Spade, the show challenges contestants to guess real entrepreneurs from snake oil salesmen with the help of infomercials, interviews with the business owners and input from the show’s celebrity advisors.

The full list of “Snake Oil” celebrity advisors helping identify shams includes Will Arnett, Christie Brinkley, Kandi Burruss, Adam Devine, Bethenny Frankel, Dwight Howard, Ice-t, Natasha Leggero, Brad Paisley, Jay Pharoah, Rob Riggle, Darius Rucker, Jb Smoove and Michelle Williams.

The game show is produced by Spade and executive produced by Will Arnett via Electric Avenue Productions along with Marc Forman and Neal Konstantini. Konstantini also serves as showrunner. “Snake Oil” premieres Sept. 27 at 9 p.m. Et on Fox.

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Netflix has shared a first look at the new series “Obliterated,...

Starz has released first-look images for its third season of “Power Book III: Raising Kanan,” which will return on Dec. 1 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt, featuring new cast members Wendell Pierce, Erika Woods and Grantham Coleman.

The upcoming season will pick up in Southside Jamaica, Queens, right where things left off at the end of Season 2, with the Thomas family in turmoil and reeling from the Mob’s coordinated attack on Raquel, Marvin and Lou-Lou.

“Kanan finds himself grappling with the very notions of right and wrong. Good and evil. Fidelity and disloyalty. And he’s not alone. Every member of the Thomas family must confront an existential crisis that challenges their very identity,” the logline states. “Whether it’s Marvin, who’s still trying to redeem himself, or Raq, who’s finally coming clean, or Lou, who’s wrestling with his own evil, or Jukebox, who’s simply trying...

Power Book III: Raising Kanan will return to Starz with Season 3 on December 1. First-look photos can be found below.

New episodes will be available weekly on Fridays at midnight on the Starz app, all Starz streaming and on-demand platforms and internationally on the Lionsgate+ premium streaming platform in the U.K. and Ireland. On linear, it will debut on Starz at 8 p.m. in the U.S. and Canada.

With emotions high and the stakes even higher, the show returns to Southside Jamaica, Queens following the Season 2 finale, with the family in turmoil and reeling from the Mob’s coordinated attack on Raquel (Patina Miller), Marvin (London Brown) and Lou-Lou (Malcolm Mays).

Over the last two seasons of Raising Kanan, Kanan Stark (Mekai Curtis) has slowly learned the truth about his mother and himself. It has been a tortuous journey for him and everyone around him. With each new revelation,...

Exclusive: Grantham Coleman is joining the Starz family.

Coleman will star in a key role in season three of Power Book III: Raising Kanan. It comes after the drama series’ dramatic cliffhanger at the end of season two, which aired on Sunday.

Coleman, who has starred in series such as FX’s The Americans, will play Ronnie Mathis, Unique’s older brother, who was recently released from prison. Ronnie’s stoic demeanor belies a shocking ruthlessness. It’s not that Ronnie’s immoral, it’s that he’s amoral, conscienceless, unyielding and vindictive.

Production on season three of the family crime drama series has started in New York.

Set in the early 1990’s, the third series in the Power universe tells the origin story of Kanan Stark, and his entry into the criminal world through his mother, who ruthlessly runs the family’s drug empire. It stars MeKai Curtis in...

“Power Book III: Raising Kanan” has been renewed for its third season at Starz. Announced at the Television Critics Association 2022 summer press tour, the news comes ahead of the Aug. 14 debut of Season 2.

“Raising Kanan,” the third series in the “Power” universe, it set in the early ‘90s and tells the origin story of Kanan Stark (MeKai Curtis) and his entry into the criminal world through his mother, Raquel (Patina Miller) who ruthlessly runs the family’s drug empire. Omar Epps, London Brown, Malcolm Mays, Joey Badass, Hailey Kilgore, Shanley Caswell and Antonio Ortiz also star.

“Our passionate and loyal fans have been eagerly awaiting the Season 2 return of ‘Raising Kanan’ to see the continued transformation of a young and naïve teenage Kanan Stark into the ruthless, no-nonsense character they know and love,” said Kathryn Busby, president of original programming at Starz. “And we’re thrilled to be doubling down...

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Starz continues to lean into its Power franchise.

The Lionsgate-backed premium cable network used its time at the virtual Television Critics Association’s summer press tour to announce an early season three renewal for Power Book III: Raising Kanan. The news arrives ahead of the show’s Aug. 14 sophomore debut.

The series is set in the early 1990s and tells the origin story of Kanan Stark (MeKai Curtis). Patina Miller also stars as Raquel, Kanan’s mother.

“Our passionate and loyal fans have been eagerly awaiting the season two return of Raising Kanan to see the continued transformation of a young and naïve teenage Kanan Stark into the ruthless, no-nonsense character they know and love,” said Kathryn Busby, Starz’s president of original programming. “And we’re thrilled to be doubling down on a third season with this incredible cast led by Patina and MeKai.

Starz has renewed Power Book III: Raising Kanan for a third season ahead of the show’s sophomore return on August 14. Production on Season 3 will begin this summer in New York.

The third installment of the hit Power Universe Raising Kanan tells the origin story of the ultimate franchise baddy, the titular Kanan Stark (MeKai Curtis). The series shares insight into Kanan’s journey into the criminal world through his mother Raquel ‘Raq’ Thomas (Patina Miller) who runs the family’s drug empire.

Kanan was first portrayed by Power Universe co-creator Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson in the original series.

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“Our passionate and loyal fans have been eagerly awaiting the season two return of Raising Kanan to see the continued transformation of a young and naïve teenage Kanan Stark into the ruthless, no-nonsense character they know and love,” said Kathryn Busby,...

“Power Book III: Raising Kanan” Season 2 has a premiere date.

The show, a spinoff in the “Power” franchise, will return on August 14 at 9 p.m. Et/Pt on Starz.

The news was included at the end of a new teaser for the Starz drama, which you can watch above.

“Power Book III: Raising Kanan” is set in the early 1990s. It tells the story of Kanan Stark and his entry into the criminal world through his mother, who ruthlessly runs the family’s drug empire. MeKai Curtis plays Kana in Book III, with Patina Miller playing his mother, Raquel “Raq” Thomas.

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Here’s a logline for what’s ahead in the new season: Raquel “Raq” Thomas has gained control over the city’s drug trade, but her son is slipping away.

Exclusive: The Deuce and Sopranos alum Michael Rispoli and Paloma Guzman are set for heavily recurring roles in Starz/Lionsgate’s Power prequel series, Power Book III: Raising Kanan.

From creator and showrunner Sascha Penn, Power Book III: Raising Kanan takes viewers back to the ’90s and the early years of the now-deceased Kanan Stark, portrayed in Courtney Kemp’s original series by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson.

Rispoli will portray Sal Boselli, the powerful, charismatic, Italian mob boss of Newark, New Jersey.

Guzman will play Detective Regina Foyle, a veteran NYPD detective with a sensitive yet rugged side. She’s a contradiction in all the best ways.

Power Book III: Raising Kanan is executive produced by Kemp through her company End of Episode and Jackson through his G-Unit Film and Television. Penn is the creator/showrunner of Raising Kanan. Also executive producing are Mark Canton through his Atmosphere Entertainment Mm,...

Exclusive: Tracy Perez has joined the cast of Starz’ Power Book III: Raising Kanan for Season 2 in a recurring role.

Perez will portray Detective Adina Foyle, Detective Burke’s (Shanley Caswell) ex-girlfriend who is making a comeback as her new girlfriend.

From creator and showrunner Sascha Penn, Power Book III: Raising Kanan takes viewers back to the ’90s and the early years of the now-deceased Kanan Stark, portrayed in Courtney Kemp’s original series by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson.

Power Book III: Raising Kanan is executive produced by Kemp through her company End of Episode and Jackson through his G-Unit Film and Television. Penn is the creator/showrunner of Raising Kanan. Also executive producing are Mark Canton through his Atmosphere Entertainment Mm, End of Episode’s Chris Selak and Danielle DeJesus, Shana Stein, Bart Wenrich, and Kevin Fox with Rob Hardy executive producing and directing the premiere episode.

Exclusive: Sistas’ Kj Smith is set to join Starz/Lionsgate’s Power prequel series, Power Book III: Raising Kanan in a major recurring role.

From creator and showrunner Sascha Penn, Power Book III: Raising Kanan takes viewers back to the ’90s and the early years of the now-deceased Kanan Stark, portrayed in Courtney Kemp’s original series by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson.

Smith will play Palomar. One of Famous’s new neighbors, Palomar is a young mom who’s frequently mistaken for her daughter, Corinne’s, older sister. Any responsible parent wouldn’t let their daughter within a mile of Kanan, Famous, and their friends, but Palomar is not that parent.

Power Book III: Raising Kanan is executive produced by Kemp through her company End of Episode and Jackson through his G-Unit Film and Television. Penn is the creator/showrunner of Raising Kanan. Also executive producing are Mark Canton through his Atmosphere Entertainment Mm,...

tNetflix released a trailer for Bear Grylls’ “You vs. Wild: Out Cold,” premiering on Sept. 14.

The interactive movie, set after a plane crash, recruits viewers to help Grylls find his friend and escape danger. As the survival expert navigates huge rock walls, freezing dark tunnels and creepy wildlife creatures, viewers at home help lead him to safety by making choices on their remote.

Grylls, Delbert Shoopman of The Natural Studios, Rob Buchta, Chris Grant, Drew Buckley, Liz Schulze, Ben Silverman and Howard Owens of Propagate Content serve as executive producers, while Ben Simms directs.

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Exclusive: LeToya Luckett, Omar Dorsey, Krystal Joy Brown and Paulina Singer are set to join Starz/Lionsgate’s Power prequel series, Power Book III: Raising Kanan in recurring roles.

From creator and showrunner Sascha Penn, Power Book III: Raising Kanan takes viewers back to the ’90s and the early years of the now-deceased Kanan Stark, portrayed in Courtney Kemp’s original series by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson.

Luckett will play Kenya, Jukebox’s mother and Marvin’s ex. She left their family when Jukebox was very young, tried to make it in LA as a singer, but three years ago, she moved back to New York. Upon her return, she settles in Harlem where church is a big part of her life.

Dorsey will portray Cartier “Duns” Fareed, who is handsome, charismatic, overflowing with confidence, and always dressed to kill.

Exclusive: Hellboy creator Mike Mignola, former Law & Order: Svu showrunner Neal Baer and Buffy The Vampire Slayer star Amber Benson are among a slew of creatives working on a slate of scripted podcasts for Echoverse.

The podcast studio, which focuses on scripted science fiction, supernatural and fantasy audio drama, has a slate of more than two dozen projects in development or prepping for production with its first series set to launch this fall.

Echoverse was launched last year by Lloyd Braun’s Whalerock Industries, the production and consulting company behind such unscripted series as Battlebots, Hyperdrive and Ravi Patel’s Pursuit of Happiness, and is run by former Syfy executive Mark Stern.

“It’s been a very busy year and we couldn’t be more excited about the growing slate of projects that we are helping this talented group of writers and producers bring to fruition. I can...

“Power Book III: Raising Kanan,” the third “book” in the growing “Power Universe” on Starz, has been renewed for a second season ahead of its debut on July 18. The prequel’s greenlight comes amidst strong demand for spinoffs of rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s original “Power” show, which currently holds an average critics score of 81% on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes.

“One season isn’t enough to tell the coming of age story of Kanan Stark and his mother, Raq, a fierce and successful woman who is a force of nature,” said Jeffrey Hirsch, President and CEO of Starz, in a statement. “The anticipation globally for more of the ‘Power’ Universe made it clear that the Kanan story needs to continue.”

Set in South Jamaica, Queens, in 1991, the family drama centers on Kanan Stark’s (Mekai Curtis) coming-of-age story. In the penultimate season of “Power,” Stark died in a hail of gunfire,...

Starz has given an early Season 2 renewal to Power Book III: Raising Kanan. Ahead of its Season 1 premiere on July 18, Starz has greenlighted a second season of the prequel series to the original Power franchise. Additionally, Antonio Ortiz, who recurs in Season 1 as Shawn “Famous” Figueroa, has been upped to series regular for Season 2.

From creator and showrunner Sascha Penn, the third book in the franchise takes viewers back to the ’90s and the early years of the now-deceased Kanan Stark, portrayed in Courtney Kemp’s original series by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson.

Set in the South Jamaica neighborhood of Queens, Power Book III: Raising Kanan is a sprawling family drama that revolves around the coming of age of Kanan Stark, Ghost and Tommy’s mentor, partner and adversary, who ultimately dies in a hail of gunfire in the eighth episode of Power’s penultimate season.

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Starz has renewed “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” for a second season ahead of its series premiere this week, the premium cable channel said Monday.

Set in South Jamaica Queens in the early ‘90s, the prequel about the early years of the now-deceased iconic “Power” character Kanan Stark, portrayed in the original “Power” series by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, debuts Sunday at 8/7c on Starz.

According to the pay TV channel, the early Season 2 renewal for “Raising Kanan” “comes amidst strong demand for the upcoming premiere of the third book in the growing ‘Power’ Universe franchise.”

“Power Book III: Raising Kanan” stars Patina Miller (“Madam Secretary,” “The Hunger Games” franchise) as Raquel “Raq” Thomas and Mekai Curtis in the titular role as Kanan Stark. The cast also includes Omar Epps, London Brown(“Ballers”), Malcolm Mays (“Them,” “Snowfall”), Hailey Kilgore(“Amazing Stories”), Joey Bada$$ (“Two Distant Strangers”), Toby Sandeman(“The Royals”) as Symphony Bosket,...

Women’s Weekend Film Challenge (Wwfc) is launching a pilot accelerator program for writers to pitch female-centric content.

The program, which will see emerging TV writers pitching beginning in October of this year, was designed to help such writers advance their careers, as well as to increase the representation of women non-binary people working in television.

“So many members of our community have pilot scripts ready to go but no one to pitch to,” Wwfc co-founder Tracy Sayre said in a statement. “This gap became especially apparent over the last year as we’ve hosted weekly virtual workshops; far and away, the most popular events have centered around how to pitch and how to break into the writers room. This accelerator is a natural response to the career goals of our community.”

Wwfc is accepting applications for the accelerator on FilmFreeway from June 17 to July 21, 2021. The program will take place virtually.

The third series in the Power universe will receive its debut this summer.

Starz on Monday announced that Power Book III would arrive on the premium cabler Sunday, July 18.

The prequel takes viewers back to the ‘90s and the early years of the now-deceased iconic character Kanan Stark, portrayed by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson in the original series from Courtney A. Kemp and Jackson.

Starring as series regulars are Mekai Curtis as the young Kanan Stark, Patina Miller as Kanan’s mother Raquel “Raq” Thomas, Omar Epps as Detective Malcolm Howard, London Brown as Marvin Thomas, Malcolm Mays as Louis “Lou-Lou” Thomas, Shanley Caswell as Detective Shannon Burke, Lovie Simone as Davina Harrison, Toby Sandeman as Symphony Bosket, Joey Bada$$ as Unique, and Hailey Kilgore as Jukebox.

Recurring in the series are Quincy Brown as Crown, Ade Chike Torbert as Scrappy, Natalee Linez as Jessica Figueroa, and Annabelle Zasowski as Nicole Bingham.

Starz has unveiled a new trailer and premiere date for Power Book III: Raising Kanan. The early ’90s prequel, set in South Jamaica Queens, is set to premiere July 18 on Starz.

From creator and showrunner Sascha Penn, Power Book III: Raising Kanan takes viewers back to the ’90s and the early years of the now-deceased Kanan Stark, portrayed in Courtney Kemp’s original series by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson.

A prequel to the original Power franchise, Power Book III: Raising Kanan, is a sprawling family drama that revolves around the coming of age of Kanan Stark; Ghost and Tommy’s mentor, partner and adversary, who ultimately dies in a hail of gunfire in the eighth episode of Power’s penultimate season.

When we catch up with Kanan here, though, he is the fifteen-year-old only child of Raquel “Raq” Thomas, a cocaine distributor with an emerging network of dealers across the city.

“Power Book III: Raising Kanan” at Starz has found its lead actor.

Mekai Curtis has been cast as a young Kanan Stark, the character played in the mothership series by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson. He joins previously announced cast member Patina Miller, who will play Kanan’s mother.

The young Kanan is described as smart, driven and still naïve. Kanan’s world revolves around his mother, Raq (Miller), who raised him by herself. She is his everything. At the same time, he is beginning to get a sense of not only the world around him, but his place in said world. Kanan wants to be just like his mother and that’s the problem. He’s young and wide-eyed and doesn’t know how the hustle works. And even more importantly, his mother is not nearly as keen as he is for him to follow in her footsteps.

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Mekai Curtis is set to star as young Kanan Stark alongside Patina Miller in Power Book III: Raising Kanan, Starz/Lionsgate’s upcoming Power prequel series. Additionally, Rob Hardy is set to direct the pilot and executive produce.

Smart, driven and still naïve, Kanan’s world revolves around his mother, Raq (Miller), who raised him by herself. She is his everything. At the same time, he is beginning to get a sense of not only the world around him but his place in said world. Kanan wants to be just like his mother — and that’s the problem. He’s young and wide-eyed and doesn’t know how the hustle works. And even more important, his mother is not nearly as keen as he is for him to follow in her footsteps. Theirs is a complicated relationship that only gets more problematic as time goes on.

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Starz has found its younger Kanan Stark for its upcoming “Power” prequel: “Raising Kanan.” Mekai Curtis will take over the role that was played by “Power” executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson in the flagship series, the network announced on Tuesday.

“Power Book III: Raising Kanan” is part of an expansive list of spinoffs for Starz’s burgeoning “Power” franchise; the flagship series wrapped up its six-season run earlier in February. Curtis will star alongside Patina Miller in the spinoff, who will play Kanan’s mother.

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Smart, driven and still naïve, Kanan’s world revolves around his mother, Raq, who raised him by herself. She is his everything. At the same time, he is beginning to get a sense of not only the world around him, but his place in said world. Kanan wants to be just like his mother…and that’s the problem.

NBC is developing a new crime drama with Frasier star Kelsey Grammer. Grammer - who currently stars in political thriller Boss - will executive produce Pariah for the network. The project, written by Kevin Fox (The Negotiator), follows a rogue academic who is placed in charge of a police task force, Deadline reports. The academic conducts experiments on the citizens of San Diego to solve crimes, with his methods proving controversial among the city's police department. Grammer's Grammnet (more)...

NBC has bought Pariah, a drama project from Lionsgate Television and Kelsey Grammer’s Grammnet Prods. Written by Kevin Fox (The Negotiator, Law & Order: Svu), the police procedural features characters inspired by the economic theory ‘Freakonomics’ made popular by authors/economists Steven Levitt & Stephen Dubner. In Pariah, the Mayor of San Diego appoints a rogue academic with no law enforcement background to run a task force using Freakonomics-inspired alternative methods of policing. This causes an uproar within the police department as the morally conflicted, conspiracy-minded academic solves crimes by conducting his controversial experiments on citizens of the city. Grammer and Grammnet’s Stella Stolper and Brian Sher will executive produce, with Levitt and Dubner attached as producers. The project extends Grammnet’s relationship with Lionsgate — the two companies also co-produce the Grammer-starring Starz drama Boss. Grammnet, whose head of development Brian Taylor has spearheaded Pariah, and Levitt & Dubner are repped by Wme.

Here it is gang! The full schedule for the final day at Comic-Con, Sunday July 25th. There really isn't much happening on Sunday, it looks like it's gonna be a pretty relaxed day. There's a few panels we are going to catch, but I think we'll be playing catch-up on some articles. Sunday is traditionally known as Kids day, which features 27 Special Programs just for Kids. I've highlighted all of the events we hope to attend below. We are also planning a meet-up at Comic-Con with all of our readers. Details on the meet-up will be revealed soon. Check out the full Sunday schedule below and start planning out your day!

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10:00-11:00 Emily The Strange— Get your last day of Comic-Con off to a strange start with Dark Horse's Emily the Strange panel! Meet Emily's creator Rob Reger...

Sci-fi writer Ben Bova's B-Four Prods. has joined forces with Red Giant Media for an adaptation of Bova's own script The Immortality Factor.

According to Variety, Red Giant principal and The Negotiator writer Kevin Fox will write the screenplay, with Fox, Isen Robbins and Aimee Schoof producing for Red Giant and Grant Turck producing for B-Four.

The Immortality Factor follows two brothers, one a scientist and one a medical doctor, divided over stem-cell research but united by the need to save the life of a woman they both love.

The book, published by Tor in April, is the uncut version of Bova's 1996 thriller "Brothers."

No production date has been set.