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Jay Z Signs Film & TV Production Deal With the Weinstein Company

Jay Z signed a two-year deal to produce TV and film projects with the The Weinstein Company.

In a statement, Jay Z said, "I’m excited to tell stories from real life prophets, whom through their struggles have changed the world for the better, and others whose stories are filled with fantasy and delight. I’m already passionate about what we currently have in the pipeline and I’m looking forward to discovering others."

Jay Z already has producer credit for the 2014 Annie, The Great Gatsby, Made in America and Streets Is Watching.

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