DeVon Franklin Inks First Look Deal With Sony
0by: Sammy Mink
Producer and former SVP of Production at Columbia Pictures DeVon Franklin has signed a first look production deal with Sony Pictures. Franklin’s company Franklin Entertainment is set to develop projects that appeal to faith-based and urban markets. While at Sony as an executive, Franklin oversaw projects like “Heaven is for Real,” “The Karate Kid,” and “The Pursuit of Happyness.” Next up, he’ll join Joe Roth as producer of “Heaven Changes Everything,” a sequel to “Heaven is for Real,” as well as “Unleash the Mules,” a drama about a small town wrestling team.