The Weinstein Company (TWC) has announced that they have
signed an exclusive first-look deal with Shawn
‘Jay Z’ Carter. The deal is a two-year overall deal where TWC will have
first-look options with Jay Z to produce both scripted and unscripted
television projects and film projects. TWC and Jay Z have projects already in
development under the deal that will be formally announced in the coming weeks.
This will be the second first-look deal for The Weinstein Company since they
announced a multi-year overall deal with director Antoine Fuqua earlier this
year.
Jay Z has
translated his entrepreneurial expertise for the music industry into an
all-encompassing multi-media company, Roc
Nation. He has bridged the connection between music, sports, fashion, and
more, developing a brand that touches nearly every area of media and
entertainment. His past film credits include the Jamie Foxx remake of Annie, where he served as producer, Chris Rock’s Top Five, which he
co-produced, and Baz Luhrmann’s The
Great Gatsby, which he executive produced. With his deal with TWC, Jay Z
will continue to expand this work and bring the same vision he brought to music
into television and film
TWC
Co-Chairman Harvey Weinstein said “Having
known Jay on a personal level for many years we are thrilled by the
opportunity to expand our relationship. Jay’s ability to influence
entertainment and pop culture has gone well beyond music for many years. He
approaches every aspect of his career with both determination and
effortlessness, making him one of the leading power players in entertainment
history. We already have some exceptional projects in the works and are excited
to see what more is to come.”
Jay Z said “I’m excited to tell stories from real life
prophets, whom through their struggles have changed the world for the better,
and others whose stories are filled with fantasy and delight. Harvey and David
are visionaries both of whom have done this time and time again. I’m already
passionate about what we currently have in the pipeline and I’m looking forward
to discovering others.”
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