Watch First Trailer for Tekashi 6ix9ine Docuseries Supervillain
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Showtime has unveiled the first trailer for its forthcoming docu-series “Supervillain: The Making of Tekashi 6ix9ine, which details the controversial rapper’s “epic rise to notoriety and spectacular fall to convicted criminal.” The series premieres on Sunday, February 21 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. New episodes will debut on-air every Sunday through March 7, while the entire series will release for on-demand streaming or download on Showtime and across all partner platforms on February 21.
According to the announcement, in the three-part series, director Karam Gill (“Ice Cold,” “G-Funk”) “examines manufactured celebrity through the lens of 6ix9ine’s controversial artistry, personal demons and mastery of social media, as a reflection of our times and the complicity of culture today.”
Rolling Stone Tekashi 6ix9ine Transforms Into a ‘Supervillain’: How to Watch the Docuseries’ Premiere
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Showtime’s new docuseries,
Supervillain: The Making of Tekashi 6ix9ine, will premiere on February 21st, with all episodes available on the network’s on-demand platforms starting that day. Showtime and
Rolling Stone, which co-produced
Supervillain alongside Imagine Documentaries and Lightbox, are also presenting an exclusive advanced screening of the first episode, followed by a panel with director Karam Gill and executive producer Pete Scalettar, moderated by
Rolling Stone President & COO Gus Wenner.
A trailer for the series offers a condensed review of 6ix9ine’s rise from an insecure outcast to one of the most polarizing, reviled, and fascinating figures in hip-hop and pop culture. The clip also touches on 6ix9ine’s increasing affiliation with various gang membe
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Imagine Entertainment Promotes Justin Wilkes to Chief Creative Officer (EXCLUSIVE)
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Currently the head of the prolific Imagine Documentaries division, Wilkes’ expanded role was announced internally on Monday by Howard and Grazer. He will now work closely with film, TV, docs, branded entertainment, kids and family, and international programming. Wilkes will also advise on Imagine’s stake in Tony Hernandez’s Jax Media and Alex Gibney’s Jigsaw Productions.
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“We are thrilled to have Justin expand his role at Imagine. Over the years, he has shown he is creatively ambitious, has a keen eye for talent and story, and has the ability to masterfully execute his productions. He is a powerful producer and collaborator, and incredibly talent-friendly, engaging with storytellers in a way that allows them to actualize their vision and maximize their abilities,” Grazer and Howard said.
Imagine Entertainment ups Justin Wilkes to chief creative officer Brian Grazer and Ron Howard’s Imagine Entertainment has elevated Imagine Documentaries president Justin Wilkes to the role of chief creative officer.
In his expanded role, Wilkes (pictured) will now be responsible for accelerating Imagine’s . January 25, 2021
Brian Grazer and Ron Howard’s Imagine Entertainment has elevated Imagine Documentaries president Justin Wilkes to the role of chief creative officer.
In his expanded role, Wilkes (pictured) will now be responsible for accelerating Imagine’s creative output and artistic strategy under Grazer and Howard’s direction.
He will also be tasked with creating and enabling creative opportunities across the company by working closely alongside Imagine’s division heads for Film, TV, Docs, Branded