Highlights
- Singer-actress Janet Jackson has signed a production deal with Lionsgate to develop and produce a feature film.
- Jackson, sister of King of Pop Michael Jackson, has a thriving music career but it is her first foray into production. But the Why Did I Get Married star says movies have always been her first love, the Hollywood Reporter said.
- "Many people forget I started out as an actor. I have been fortunate to work in the film industry, though not as much as I would like. I have a passion for storytelling, and have been doing it through my music for some time," she said.
- Jackson, who has starred in three Tyler Perry films Why Did I Get Married, Why Did I Get Married Too and For Colored Girls and John Singleton's 1993 drama Poetic Justice, is currently on her Number Ones: Up Close and Personal world tour.
- Mike Paseornek, Lionsgate president of motion picture production and development, says the studio recognized Jackson's instinct for great stories.
- "She is a powerful on-screen presence, with a vast audience, and we believe she will be an equally powerful presence behind the scenes. We are honored to be able to provide a home for her ideas, passion and immense talent," Paseornek said.
- Just like her brother King Of Pop's success, Janet too has a record of more than 100 million records sold worldwide, and ranks as one of the bestselling artists in the history of contemporary music.
Singer-actress Janet Jackson has signed a production deal with Lionsgate to develop andproduce a feature film.
Jackson, sister of
King of Pop Michael Jackson, has a thriving music career but it is her first foray into production. But the
Why Did I Get Married star says movieshave always been her first love, the Hollywood Reporter said.
"Many people forget I started out as an actor. I have been fortunate to work in the film industry, though not as much as I would like. I have a passion for storytelling, and have been doing it through my music for some time," she said.
Jackson, who has starred in three Tyler Perry films
Why Did I Get Married,
Why Did I Get Married Too and
For Colored Girls and John Singleton's 1993 drama
Poetic Justice, is currently on her
Number Ones: Up Close and Personal world tour.
Mike Paseornek, Lionsgate president of motion picture production and development, says the studio recognized Jackson's instinct for great stories.
"She is a powerful on-screen presence, with a vast audience, and we believe she will be an equally powerful presence behind the scenes. We are honored to be able to provide a home for her ideas, passion and immense talent," Paseornek said.
Just like her brother
King Of Pop's success, Janet too has a record of more than 100 million records sold worldwide, and ranks as one of the bestselling artists in the history of contemporary music.