TV One Scores Cable Rights for Empire

NEW YORK: TV One has secured the off-network rights for Empire, bringing the hit FOX drama to cable.

The show, which stars Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard, will make its cable debut in the spring. Following FOX’s second-season finale in May, TV One will also add Empire to its summer programming roster.

“We are ecstatic to partner with 20th Television and Imagine in showcasing one of the biggest hits in television history,” said Brad Siegel, the president of TV One. “Empire dominates the media landscape with a first-rate cast, original music content, engaging plots and celebrity guests. TV One is proud to be the exclusive cable network home for the series as it represents our brand promise to defy expectations.”