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DeVon Franklin On ‘The Truth About Men,’ Working With Steph Curry and More (Video)

Selena HillFebruary 4, 2019February 5, 2019

by Selena HillFebruary 4, 2019February 5, 2019907

Award-winning film producer DeVon Franklin opens up about his new book, "The Truth About Men," his new film project with Steph Curry, and working in...

Entrepreneurship

This Faith-Based Producer Inks Big Deal With Major Network

Carolyn M. BrownNovember 3, 2016September 30, 2017

by Carolyn M. BrownNovember 3, 2016September 30, 2017221

See how faith-based producer DeVon Franklin inked a deal with 20th Century Fox, under the multi-year pact, he will develop films for the Hollywood studio...

Arts and Culture Lifestyle

DeVon Franklin Talks ‘Annie’ Remake, Social Activism and Hollywood’s Role in Shaping Perception

Courtney ConnleyDecember 12, 2014December 12, 2014

by Courtney ConnleyDecember 12, 2014December 12, 2014103

Film producer DeVon Franklin talks new "Annie" film, careers, Hollywood's role in social activism and more...

Arts and Culture Lifestyle

DeVon Franklin, CEO Tammy Williams and More to Appear on Our World

Courtney ConnleyDecember 11, 2014September 28, 2017

by Courtney ConnleyDecember 11, 2014September 28, 2017196

Columbia Pictures executive, DeVon Franklin, CEO Tammy Williams and more to appear on this weekend's episode of Our World...

Career

From Intern to CEO: How 4 Top Celebs Climbed Up the Corporate Ladder

Courtney ConnleyJanuary 23, 2013September 29, 2017

by Courtney ConnleyJanuary 23, 2013September 29, 2017141

These heavy hitters started from the bottom and worked their way up, proving humble beginnings can lead to major future wins....

Entrepreneurship

UBR Spotlight: Top Hollywood Studio Exec DeVon Franklin

Alfred Edmond, Jr.November 7, 2012October 10, 2017

by Alfred Edmond, Jr.November 7, 2012October 10, 2017193

This week on The Urban Business Roundtable: Hollywood Exec DeVon Franklin and MSNBC's Your Business Host JJ Ramberg. Also: The Wealth Choice, a new book...

Entrepreneurship

UBR Spotlight: DeVon Franklin On Faith And Business In Hollywood

Alfred Edmond, Jr.April 4, 2012October 10, 2017

by Alfred Edmond, Jr.April 4, 2012October 10, 2017167

This week on The Urban Business Roundtable, UBR contributor Renita D. Young speaks with preacher, author and Sony Pictures executive Devon Franklin, the man behind...