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[03/17/16 - 10:49 AM]
A&E Network Developing New Showcase Series "50 Cent Presents" (working title)
The series will combine sketches, standup, reality experiments, music, magic, dance and celebrity guest appearances.







50 CENT PRESENTS (A&E)
DEVELOPMENT HISTORY:
3/17/16
STATUS:
previously in development (2016-2017 season)
DEVELOPMENT STAGE:
unspecified
DESCRIPTION:
(from A&E's press release, March 2016) A&E Network is in development on a new sketch comedy, music and showcase series "50 Cent Presents" (working title) developed by, starring and executive produced by renowned rapper, actor, entrepreneur Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson. The announcement was made today by Elaine Frontain Bryant, Executive Vice President and Head of Programming at A&E Network. Jackson is best known as an award-winning rapper, actor, entrepreneur and executive producer of hit television shows, but now he's focusing his skills on curating the best comedic, musical and performance acts that he can find for a variety series unlike any other. Whether he's breaking new talent, giving his A-list friends a chance to show off their lesser known skills or just dropping in on some of the most original acts on earth, Jackson will set the stage for the most freewheeling, no-holds-barred performances to air on modern television. The series will combine sketches, standup, reality experiments, music, magic, dance and celebrity guest appearances. Jackson will also serve as host, giving viewers cutting-edge content within an innovative take on the variety format.
CREW INFORMATION:
· Brad Holcman as EP (A&E)
· Colby Gaines as EP
· Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson as EP
· Elaine Frontain Bryant as EP (A&E)
· Sean Gottlieb as EP (A&E)
· Stephen J. Savva as EP
GENRE(S):
· reality
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· Back Roads Entertainment
· G-Unit Film & Television