50 Cent steps into the ring with ‘Fightland’

50 Cent Declares New Show ‘Fightland’ Is Even Better Than ‘Power’

“Fightland” executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and star Howard Charles are dishing on the new boxing series. “Extra” spoke with 50, who boldly declared that the show is better than his hit series “Power.” 50 explained, “The intensity of it for the first episode of it… It blew me away. That’s why I started saying that it’s better than ‘Power.’” “Power” was on the air for six years, so 50 said he has “very high” expectations for “Fightlan…

50 cows shot in fields outside village in 'Wild West scene'

Councillor Eugene McConnell has called for steps to be taken to ensure that there is no repeat of a recent harrowing incident where 50 cows were…

Scene Stealers: Deborah Ayorinde Finds A New Challenge In STARZ’s ‘Fightland’

Crime dramas are nothing new, and neither are boxing stories. Every so often, though, a project finds a way to combine both worlds without leaning on familiar formulas. STARZ’s Fightland attempts exactly that, placing revenge, family and organized crime inside a story where every decision carries real consequences. Set in London, the series follows former heavyweight champion Maduka “Duke” Kilroy after an unspeakable tragedy changes the course o…

‘Fightland’ Review: Starz Boxing Drama Hooks With Punchy First Impression

Following the success of “Top Boy,” “Gangs of London,” “MobLand” and “The Gentlemen,” “Fightland” makes a compelling case for becoming the next binge-worthy British crime drama. The new Starz original series, executive produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, follows British boxer Duke Kilroy, who is targeted in a brutal attack that leaves his brother dead. After retaliating against the mercenary thugs, Kilroy is arrested and spends eight years in …

50 Cent’s new show “Fightland” rides a wave of boxing nostalgia

The rapper-turned-Hollywood power player has a new show — and a lot of thoughts about boxing.

Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson Brings London's Criminal Underworld to the Ring in Fightland -- Meet the Key Players

Fightland, the latest STARZ drama executive produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, follows former boxing champion Duke Kilroy. After eight years in prison, Duke returns to London with unfinished business and a score to settle. His homecoming pulls him back into a dangerous world where boxing, crime, family, and loyalty collide. (Courtesy of Starz) Duke may be at the center of Fightland, but he is far from the only player with something to lose. H…