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News: Starz Announces July 1 as the Premiere Date for Season 5 of <i>Power,</i> as well as an Early Renewal for Season 6

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  • March 13, 2018

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With the intense finale of season four, “You Can’t Fix This,” I can’t wait for season five of Power to begin. And what fabulous news that the series has already been renewed for season six!

In case you didn’t read my review of “You Can’t Fix This,” let me fill you in on a few things. I need to know whether the death of Ghost (Omari Hardwick) and Tasha’s (Naturi Naughton) daughter Raina (Donshee Hopkins) will bring the embattled couple together or send Ghost straight back into the arms of his longtime lover/newly appointed Chief Justice Angela Valdes (Lela Loren). Speaking of Valdes, it looked like AUSA Cooper Saxe (Shane Johnson) was out to get her last season; will he succeed this time around? Also, with Saxe bringing in Maria (Maria Rivera) to tell her story, will the Feds try to go after Ghost again? I thought that was a done deal.

L-R: Kanan, Tommy, and Ghost on the hunt for Dre.

And, will Ghost, Tommy (Joseph Sikora), and Kanan (Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson) find the traitorous Dre (Rotimi Akinosho) and what will they do with him when they do? He may not be long for this world.

Don’t forget to tune in to the season five premiere of Power, Sunday July 1 at 9PM ET/PT.

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In a press release —

STARZ ANNOUNCES SEASON FIVE OF “POWER” TO PREMIERE ON SUNDAY, JULY 1ST

AND AN EARLY RENEWAL FOR SEASON SIX

 Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson to Make Directorial Debut

During the Sixth Season

 

Beverly Hills, Calif. – March 13, 2018 – In advance of production wrapping on season five, Starz announced today the early renewal of hit STARZ Original series “Power” for an additional sixth season, with Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson scheduled to direct the season six premiere episode. From creator and showrunner Courtney A. Kemp, “Power” has continued to perform for the network growing with each season and establishing several all-time high performances for STARZ viewership. The much-anticipated fifth season will return on Sunday, July 1st at 9PM ET/PT.

Starz President of Programming Carmi Zlotnik said, “As ‘Power’ wraps production on season five, we want to acknowledge and thank our spectacular ‘Power’ team for producing another great season. We are also pleased to announce a pick-up for season six.”

“Power” is the hugely successful New York-based crime drama created by Courtney A. Kemp who executive produces alongside Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Mark Canton, Randall Emmett, Gary Lennon and Shana Stein. The critically-acclaimed fourth season averaged 9.3 million multiplatform viewers per episode and is the most-watched franchise for Starz, averaging 7.4 million multiplatform viewers for all four seasons.* “Power” ranks number 3 among premium scripted series for viewers** and was a top three Sunday night program on Nielsen Social Rankings nine out of 10 weeks.*** The series is the recent recipient of three 2018 NAACP Image Awards® including “Outstanding Drama Series” and “Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series,” and a 2017 People’s Choice Award® for “Favorite Premium Drama Series.”

About “Power”

“Power” is a visionary drama that straddles the glamorous Manhattan lifestyles of the rich and infamous and the underworld of the international drug trade. The cast is led by Omari Hardwick as James “Ghost” St. Patrick, a man trying to escape his role as a drug kingpin for a legitimized life in the elite of NYC; Joseph Sikora as his brother in arms in the drug business, Tommy Egan; Naturi Naughton plays Ghost’s fierce wife Tasha St. Patrick; and Lela Loren is his first love, Assistant U.S. Attorney Angela Valdes.

The show is also produced by G-Unit Films and Television, the production company launched by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, and Canton’s Atmosphere Entertainment MM.

Check out “Power” online Facebook Page and follow @Power_STARZ on Twitter and @Power_Starz on Instagram. Join the conversation with #PowerTV and #STARZ.

Website: https://www.starz.com/series/power/episodes

About Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson

50 Cent, born Curtis James Jackson III, is an award-winning rapper, entrepreneur, actor and producer from Queens, New York. Recognized as one of the most talented and prolific music artists of his time, the Grammy Award winner rose to fame with his record-shattering debut album, Get Rich or Die Tryin’ and has since sold more than 30 million albums worldwide and been awarded numerous prestigious accolades. Jackson has leveraged his star power to cross over with unparalleled success as an entrepreneur, actor and producer. From Get Rich or DieTryin’ being one of the fastest selling albums in history to creating one of the most influential deals in hip-hop with the sale of Vitaminwater, Jackson continues to break records. He currently has the #1 show on Starz, “Power,” in which he not only co-stars but also serves as executive producer.

Jackson has carved out a thriving television and film career. In 2005, he founded G-Unit Film & Television, Inc. which has produced a wide variety of content across numerous platforms and sold a myriad of shows to various networks. Among these is “Power,” which premiered in June 2014. Starz and Lionsgate extended Jackson & G-Unit Film & Television, Inc’s overall deal to develop new projects for the network, including “Tomorrow, Today,” based on a screenplay penned by Jackson and the “BMF” project.  Additional credits include the variety show “50 Central” on BET and two dramas, “The Oath,” and “RPM” for Sony Pictures Television Networks and Crackle.  Jackson’s successful film career has included roles in several blockbusters: most recently Den of Thieves co-starring opposite Gerard Butler, Antoine Fuqua’s boxing drama Southpaw, alongside Jake Gyllenhaal and Spy with Melissa McCarthy. Jackson will also reprise his role in Escape Plan 2, set for release in spring 2018.

The exceptional businessman serves as CEO of G-Unit Records, which he founded in 2003 and has since signed a host of multi-platinum artists. Jackson continues to dominate the charts with hits like the just-released “Still Think I’m Nothing,” and he is continuously recording new music.

Jackson continues to extend his brand, which encompasses a broad spectrum of businesses including: footwear and apparel, fragrance, video games, publishing, headphones, vodka, health drinks, Casper mattresses and supplements.

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Linda

Love TV, movies, and books--mostly mysteries, with a good love story thrown in every now and then. I have four adopted dogs who I adore. I love trying new recipes, and enjoy eating what I make. English language perfectionist. Reading in bed, Italian food, warm weather, the beach, all types of games = favs!

Linda

Love TV, movies, and books--mostly mysteries, with a good love story thrown in every now and then. I have four adopted dogs who I adore. I love trying new recipes, and enjoy eating what I make. English language perfectionist. Reading in bed, Italian food, warm weather, the beach, all types of games = favs!