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[05/07/19 - 10:16 AM]
Video: OWN Announces June 18 Premiere Date and Unveils Official Trailer for New Family Saga "Ambitions"
"Ambitions" explores the sexy, deceitful machinations of love, power and politics in America's hottest urban mecca, Atlanta, Georgia.

[via press release from OWN]

OWN ANNOUNCES JUNE 18 PREMIERE DATE AND UNVEILS OFFICIAL TRAILER FOR NEW FAMILY SAGA "AMBITIONS"

From Record-Breaking Producer Will Packer, Jamey Giddens, Lionsgate and Debmar-Mercury, Ensemble Drama Stars Robin Givens, Brian White, Kendrick Cross, Brely Evans, Erica Page and Essence Atkins

Los Angeles - OWN's steamy new family saga "Ambitions" from record-breaking producer Will Packer ("Girls Trip") is set to premiere on Tuesday, June 18 at 10 p.m. ET/PT following Tyler Perry's hit drama "The Haves and Have Nots" (9-10 p.m. ET/PT).

Created by executive producer/writer Jamey Giddens and produced by Will Packer Media in association with Lionsgate and Lionsgate-owned distributor Debmar-Mercury, "Ambitions" stars a dynamic ensemble cast including Robin Givens ("Riverdale"), Brian White ("Scandal"), Kendrick Cross ("Acrimony"), Brely Evans ("Being Mary Jane"), Erica Page ("Ozark") and Essence Atkins ("Marlon").

"Ambitions" explores the sexy, deceitful machinations of love, power and politics in America's hottest urban mecca, Atlanta, Georgia. The series centers around the intense rivalry between formidable legal eagles Stephanie Lancaster (Robin Givens) and Amara Hughes (Essence Atkins), former best friends from college who find themselves adversaries in both their personal and professional lives. Full descriptions of ensemble below:

Robin Givens is the sophisticated 'Stephanie Lancaster.' Hailing from a long line of distinguished attorneys, Stephanie desperately wants to be in charge of her family's prestigious law firm and will stop at nothing to get what she wants.

Brian White is 'Evan Lancaster,' the Mayor of Atlanta, who is married to attorney Stephanie Carlisle. Evan's dream is to be the first African-American governor of Georgia and there's no line he won't cross to get there.

Kendrick Cross stars as 'Titus Hughes,' a passionate attorney and dedicated husband to Amara (Essence Atkins). Titus has accepted the challenge of being in-house counsel for a big pharma company run by Hunter Purifoy (Brian Bosworth) to fight a class action suit brought by the powerful Carlisle family.

Brely Evans stars as 'Rondell Lancaster,' the sister of Atlanta Mayor Evan Lancaster and manager of the Thelma's Place restaurant. As the new face of an anti-gentrification campaign, she never thought she'd become a crusader for the people, but it's a badge she wears with pride - and nobody is removing it.

Erica Page plays the role of 'Bella (Tru) Trujillo,' Atlanta's newest and trendiest fashion designer. She's the exclusive dress designer for First Lady Stephanie Lancaster (Robin Givens) but has set her sights much higher.

Essence Atkins plays the role of 'Amara Hughes,' a lawyer in the U.S. Attorney's Office who has newly arrived in Atlanta with her husband, Titus (Kendrick Cross). Originally from Texas, she is quickly gaining attention from the U.S. Attorney's Office as a diligent investigator and prosecutor.

In addition, Brian Bosworth ("What Men Want"), Matt Cedeño ("Power"), Deena Dill ("Conrad & Michelle"), Gino Anthony Pesi ("Shades of Blue") and Kayla Smith ("Star") will appear in recurring roles.

"Ambitions" is produced for OWN by Will Packer Media in association with Lionsgate and its producer-distributor Debmar-Mercury. Will Packer is executive producer. Kevin Arkadie is executive producer/showrunner. Creator/writer Jamey Giddens and Will Packer Media's Sheila Ducksworth also serve as executive producers. Benny Boom directed and served as a producer on the pilot episode.

About OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network is the first and only network named for, and inspired by, a single iconic leader. Oprah Winfrey's heart and creative instincts inform the brand and the magnetism of the channel. OWN is a leading destination for premium scripted and unscripted programming from today's most innovative storytellers. OWN's original scripted series include popular dramas "Queen Sugar," "Greenleaf," "The Haves and Have Nots, "If Loving You is Wrong" and upcoming drama series "David Makes Man" from Academy Award winner Tarell Alvin McCraney and family saga "Ambitions" from record breaking Hollywood producer Will Packer. OWN's Saturday night unscripted programming lineup includes "Iyanla: Fix My Life," "Ready to Love," "Love & Marriage: Huntsville," "Black Love," "Family or Fiancé" and "The Book of John Gray." OWN connects with its audience wherever they are, inspiring conversation among a global community of like-minded viewers on social media and beyond. Launched on January 1, 2011, OWN is a joint venture between Harpo, Inc. and Discovery, Inc. The venture also includes the award-winning digital platform Oprah.com. Access OWN anytime, anywhere on WatchOWN.tv or across mobile devices and connected TVs. For more information, please visit www.oprah.com/own.

About Will Packer Media

Led by Hollywood producer Will Packer, Will Packer Media is a first-of-its-kind production and branded content company focused on the New American Mainstream audience, with an urban millennial core. In partnership with Discovery, Inc. and Universal Pictures, the company produces episodic scripted and unscripted series across television and digital platforms, compelling content for brand clients, and short-form digital content for millennial audiences. Will Packer's films have earned more than $1 billion, with nine opening at number one at the box office.

About Lionsgate

The first major new studio in decades, Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) is a global content leader whose films, television series, digital products and linear and over-the-top platforms reach next generation audiences around the world. In addition to its filmed entertainment leadership, Lionsgate content drives a growing presence in interactive and location-based entertainment, video games, esports and other new entertainment technologies. Lionsgate's content initiatives are backed by a nearly 17,000-title film and television library and delivered through a global sales and distribution infrastructure. The Lionsgate brand is synonymous with original, daring and ground-breaking content created with special emphasis on the evolving patterns and diverse composition of the Company's worldwide consumer base.

About Debmar-Mercury

Debmar-Mercury, a leading media company specializing in syndication, network, cable and ancillary markets, produces and distributes The Wendy Williams Show and, with co-producer Citylife Productions, Caught in Providence, debuting nationally in September 2018. It has U.S. distribution rights to FremantleMedia North America's Steve Harvey-hosted Family Feud; off-Netflix episodes of BoJack Horseman from Michael Eisner's privately held media and entertainment company, The Tornante Company; as well as U.S. distribution rights toSchitt's Creek, the critically acclaimed half-hour, single-camera scripted comedy created by Eugene Levy and Daniel Levy that ranks as the No. 1 original series on Pop TV; the 10/90 sitcoms Debmar-Mercury pioneered including Tyler Perry's House of Payne and spinoff Meet the Browns; Revolution/CubeVision's Are We There Yet? (starring Ice Cube); and the Debmar-Mercury / Lionsgate Television comedy Anger Management (starring Charlie Sheen). Debmar-Mercury is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), a global content platform whose films, television series, digital products and linear and over-the-top platforms reach next-generation audiences around the world.





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