STARZ Original Series, Power, Returns to Super Channel for Exclusive Canadian Premiere of Fifth Season
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: STARZ Original series, Power, returns to Super Channel for exclusive Canadian premiere of fifth season Monday, July 2 at 9 p.m. ET on Super Channel Fuse (L to R: Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Joseph Sikora, Omari Hardwick Photo: Courtesy of Starz Entertainment, LLC.) EDMONTON (June 27, 2018) – Super Channel is pleased to announce that the award- winning STARZ Original series Power, will return for a highly anticipated fifth season on Monday, July 2 at 9 p.m. ET (SC Fuse). Each episode of the ten-episode fifth season will also be available to viewers on Super Channel On Demand the day following its linear broadcast. Viewers can also catch up on all the drama of season four, currently available on Super Channel On Demand. Power is the recent recipient of three 2018 NAACP Image Awards® including "Outstanding Drama Series" and "Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series," and was nominated for a 2017 People's Choice Award® for "Favorite Premium Drama Series." The series has been greenlit for an additional sixth season, with Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson scheduled to direct the season six premiere episode. To view the trailer for season five of Power visit: https://www.superchannel.ca/show/59776092/power#video Season five picks up with James "Ghost" St. Patrick in a dangerous alliance with his former drug partner and brother-in-arms, Tommy Egan, and mortal enemy Kanan Stark. As Ghost mourns the death of his daughter Raina, he searches for vengeance and throws himself into his work, reaching new professional heights. But with this newfound publicity, his quest for blood threatens to dismantle his legitimate legacy. Ghost is blind to new enemies and, as the Feds grow closer to unmasking his true identity, Ghost must remain vigilant toward those wanting to take him down for his past criminal enterprises. 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 Tommy Egan, his brother in arms in the drug business; Naturi Naughton as Ghost's fierce wife Tasha St. Patrick; and Lela Loren as his first love, Assistant U.S. Attorney Angela Valdes. Power is created by Courtney A. Kemp who executive produces alongside Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, Mark Canton, Randall Emmett, and Gary Lennon. 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. About Super Channel Entertainment Network Super Channel is a national premium pay television network, offering subscribers exceptional entertainment value with four diverse channels – Super Channel Fuse, Super Channel Heart & Home, Super Channel Vault and GINX Esports TV Canada – plus, access to Super Channel On Demand where available by service provider. Super Channel's mission is to entertain and engage Canadian audiences by providing a unique and exclusive entertainment experience. With a core foundation of integrity and accountability, we dedicate ourselves to implementing innovative programming strategies and unparalleled team work that provides viewers with exceptional value and variety. Super Channel is owned by Allarco Entertainment 2008 Inc., an Edmonton-based media company. Super Channel is currently available on Bell TV, Shaw Direct, Rogers Anyplace TV, Shaw Cable, Cogeco Cable, Access Communications, Bell Alliant TV, Source Cable, SaskTel, MTS, Novus, EastLink, TELUS, Videotron, Westman Communications and other regional providers. Connect with Super Channel: www.superchannel.ca Super Channel on Facebook Super Channel on Twitter Contact: Kim Ball Director, Media Relations & Sponsorship [email protected] (416) 302-6464 .