Lionsgate delivered one of the most highly anticipated and heavily attended presentations of the London TV Screenings yesterday, February 25. Hosted at the exclusive Ham Yard Hotel in Soho, the showcase drew a massive crowd of 400 top-tier buyers, representing a high concentration of key decision-makers from major global broadcasters and streaming platforms.
The centerpiece of the Lionsgate screening was the unveiling of two major new scripted series, both promising high-stakes action and deep franchise potential:
Fightland: Starring Nicholas Pinnock (For Life, Top Boy), this propulsive new crime drama dives into the cutthroat, cash-rich world of the British boxing underground. Executive produced by Curtis «50 Cent» Jackson through his G-Unit Film & Television label, the series follows a disgraced, formerly incarcerated boxing champion who returns to London to enact brutal vengeance against the crime family he believes betrayed him. It promises a gripping mix of betrayal, ambition, and edge-of-your-seat clashes both inside and outside the ring.
Power: Origins: The juggernaut Power universe continues its massive expansion with this highly anticipated prequel series. Helmed by showrunner, writer, and executive producer Sascha Penn (Power Book III: Raising Kanan), Origins delves into the action-packed backstory of fan-favorite characters Ghost and Tommy. Starring Spence Moore II and Charlie Mann as the young iterations of the iconic duo, the series explores their unbridled rise as ambitious teenage entrepreneurs determined to become legends on the gritty streets of 1990s New York City.
A Robust returning slate
Beyond the two massive new IP reveals, Lionsgate also demonstrated the enduring strength and reliability of its catalog by presenting 13 returning series that will be launching new seasons soon.
