Flavor Unit Entertainment


Flavor Unit Entertainment is an American entertainment company originally launched in Jersey City, New Jersey, but is now based in Miami, Florida, United States. The company was founded by Queen Latifah and Shakim Compere in 1995.
The company produces films and television shows. In February 2013, Netflix signed an exclusive multi-year licensing deal with Flavor Unit Entertainment. Netflix will have its pick of movies produced by Flavor Unit Entertainment to debut on its internet streaming service.
In April 2014, Flavor Unit Entertainment entered into an exclusive programming partnership with Centric which will re-brand the cable television channel as the first network designed for the black woman. The deal includes bringing Flavor Unit Entertainment's Single Ladies to Centric for a fourth season.
On April 26, 2017, MTV announced that they were rebooting the slasher television series, Scream in its third season, with a new cast and setting. As part of the reboot process, it was revealed that Brett Matthews will be serving as the main showrunner. In addition, Brett Matthews, Queen Latifah, Shakim Compere and Yaneley Arty will be added as executive producers for the series under Flavor Unit Entertainment. The third season premiered on VH1 on July 8, 2019.

Filmography

YearFilmDirector
2004The CookoutLance Rivera
2005Beauty ShopBille Woodruff
2007The Perfect HolidayLance Rivera
2007Life Support Nelson George
2007Wifey Reginald Hudlin
2010Just WrightSanaa Hamri
2011The Cookout 2Lance Rivera
2012Steel Magnolias Kenny Leon
2013House Of BodiesAlex Merkin
2013PercentageAlex Merkin
2015Brotherly Love Jamal Hill
2015Bessie Dee Rees
2015November RuleMike Elliott
2016The Real MVP: The Wanda Durant Story Nelson George
2017DeucesJamal Hill

Television

YearTelevisionNotes
1999–2001The Queen Latifah ShowAssociation with Telepictures Productions
2011–2014Let's Stay TogetherAssociation with Cofer Entertainment Group
2011–2015Single Ladies
2012The Star Next DoorAssociation with 25/7 Productions and Raquel Productions
2012The NextAssociation with 25/7 Productions and Raquel Productions
2013–2015The Queen Latifah Show
2019ScreamAssociation with DiGa Vision