Michel’le’s Surviving Compton biopic struck gold with millions tuning in to see what went down behind-the-scenes with her relationship with Dr. Dre, Suge Knight and everything in between. Go inside for the official numbers and get the details on DeVon Franklin’s new deal with 20th Century FOX….
For everyone who was scratching their heads wondering why Michel’le decided to tell her story after she was totally left out of Straight Outta Compton, she has a new answer. And a good one at that.
The LIFETIME original movie Surviving Compton: Dr. Dre, Suge Knight & Michel’leand the documentary “Beyond the Headlines: Michel’le” struck TV gold raking in 9.4 million viewers across all weekend telecasts (premiere and repeats).
Surviving Compton attracted an average of 2.3 million total viewers on its Saturday debut. It was cable’s #1 entertainment telecast (excluding sports) among total viewers and it was the #1 most social TV program (excluding sports) on the day of its premiere.
The one-hour documentary “Beyond the Headlines” brought in 1.9 million total viewers on Saturday, retaining 83% of its Surviving Compton lead-in. It appears everyone couldn’t get enough of Michel’le’s shocking story, us included.
Saturday’s premiere of the one-hour documentary Beyond the Headlines: Michel’le averaged 1.9 million total viewers, retaining 83% of its Surviving Compton lead-in.
After the premiere of her biopic, the first lady of Ruthless Records announced she’s writing a book. Guess she’s striking while the iron is hot. And we’re not mad. Get those coins Michel’le and congrats!
Speaking of coinage...
DeVon Franklin struck gold of his own. The producer/pastor just inked a multi-year first look deal with 20th Century FOX. Under the overall deal, Devon will produce and develop film content for the studio through his Franklin Entertainment banner.
DeVon, who is the husband of actress Meagan Good, has been putting in work and this new deal just adds new films to fall under his umbrella with another major company.
The New York Times-Bestselling Author has several projects in the works, including the upcoming Sony Pictures Animation film THE STAR, the high-profile reboot of HE-MAN and the MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE franchise.
Also in development for DeVon is the highly-anticipated remake of the 1975 classic film COOLEY HIGH at MGM, the inspirational biopic 44, with Kevin James attached to star, and faith-based film MJB GOT FAITH with TriStar Pictures.
We can’t wait to see what he cooks up under this new deal. Congrats DeVon!
