G-Unit Films and Television Inc.
American production company founded by rapper 50 Cent.
Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson launched G-Unit Films in 2003, an American production company that initially focused on documentaries about his own life and the lives of people close to him. In 2008, Jackson set up a new venture called Cheetah Vision alongside Randall Emmett, which led to the temporary shutdown of G-Unit Films. The company was revived two years later, in 2010, under the name G-Unit Films and Television Inc. In 2015, Jackson pitched television ideas to six networks. One of those pitches became *Power*, a Starz drama where he worked as co-star, co-creator, and executive producer. He signed a two-year contract with Starz, represented by the Agency for the Performing Arts, and the show's ratings proved successful for the network by the following year. After becoming unhappy with Starz, Jackson made a non-exclusive broadcast direct deal with Fox to develop scripted dramas, live-action comedies, and animated series through G-Unit Film & Television. In 2023, the company acquired an in-house production facility—formerly known as Millennium Studios—through a lease agreement with the city of Shreveport, Louisiana. Films *50 Cent: The New Breed* (2003), *The Game: Documentary* (2005), *Get Rich or Die Tryin'* (2005), *Before I Self Destruct* (2009), *Caught in the Crossfire* (2010), *Gun* (2010), *All Things Fall Apart* (2011), *Blood Out* (2011), *Setup* (2011), *Freelancers* (2012), *Fire with Fire* (2012), *The Frozen Ground* (2013), *Den of Thieves 2: Pantera* (2025), *Moses the Black* (2026), *Den of Thieves 3* (2027) Television *Dream School* (2013), *Power* (2014–2020), *50 Central* (2017), *The Oath* (2017–2019), *For Life* (2020–2021), *Power Book II: Ghost* (2020–2024), *Power Book III: Raising Kanan* (2021–2026), *Black Mafia Family* (2021–2025), *The BMF Documentary: Blowing Money Fast* (2022–2026), *Hip Hop Homicides* (2022), *Power Book IV: Force* (2022–2026), *Sean Combs: The Reckoning* (2025), *The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets* (2026), *Fightland* (2026–Current), *Power: Origins* (Upcoming), *Power: Legacy* (Upcoming)
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 2003
- Hq Location
- Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.
- Key People
- Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson (CEO)
- Industry
- Entertainment
- Products
- Television programs, films
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Lore & Background
G-Unit Films and Television Inc. began as G-Unit Films in 2003, focusing on documentaries about Jackson and his affiliates. After a temporary closure in 2008, the company was revived in 2010. In 2015, Jackson pitched television prospects to six networks, leading to Power, a Starz drama where he serves as co-star, co-creator, and executive producer. He signed a two-year contract with Starz, represented by the Agency for the Performing Arts, and ratings proved successful by the following year.
Reader's Guide
G-Unit Films and Television Inc. is significant for its role in launching the Power franchise on Starz, which became a ratings success and spawned multiple spin-offs including Power Book II: Ghost, Power Book III: Raising Kanan, and Power Book IV: Force. The company also produced other television series such as Dream School, The Oath, For Life, and Black Mafia Family. In 2023, Jackson purchased an in-house production facility known as Millennium Studios in Shreveport, Louisiana, under a lease agreement with the city. The company's filmography includes titles like Get Rich or Die Tryin', The Frozen Ground, and upcoming films Den of Thieves 2: Pantera and Moses the Black. Its legacy lies in expanding Jackson's influence from music to a multi-platform media production entity.
Did You Know?
- G-Unit Films was originally founded in 2003 and temporarily closed in 2008 before being revived in 2010 as G-Unit Films and Television Inc.
- In 2015, Jackson pitched television prospects to six different networks, resulting in the Starz drama Power.
- In 2023, Jackson purchased Millennium Studios in Shreveport, Louisiana, as an in-house production facility for the company.
- The company's filmography includes the 2005 documentary The Game: Documentary and the 2013 film The Frozen Ground.
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