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Kas Kas Productions Unveils Development Slate with John Legend, Chrissy Teigen Projects

BusinessEntertainment5/14/2026
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Kas Kas Productions, founded by former Lionsgate executive Kamala Avila-Salmon, has announced its initial slate of film and television projects. The slate includes a feature project with John Legend and Mike Jackson, a kids' TV show based on Chrissy Teigen and Tracy Stevens' podcast, and several other genre series and films. The company's first completed feature, 'The Gates', is now available digitally and will stream this summer.

Facts First

  • Initial slate includes a feature project with John Legend and Mike Jackson
  • Kids' TV project based on Chrissy Teigen and Tracy Stevens' podcast
  • First completed feature 'The Gates' is now available digitally and will stream this summer
  • Company founded by Kamala Avila-Salmon, a former Lionsgate executive with a first-look film deal with the studio
  • Slate includes genre projects like the crime drama 'Mastermind' and sci-fi series 'Blackstar Canyon'

What Happened

Kas Kas Productions, founded by former Lionsgate executive Kamala Avila-Salmon, has unveiled its initial development slate. The slate includes a feature project with John Legend and Mike Jackson and a kids' TV project based on the podcast of Chrissy Teigen and Tracy Stevens. Other announced projects include the fashion-world dramedy 'The Bomb Life', the crime drama 'Mastermind', and the sci-fi series 'Blackstar Canyon', which will have Barry O'Brien as showrunner and Rainn Wilson attached. The film slate includes the indie romantic drama 'Wouldn’t Mean Nuthin’', the horror film 'Expulsion', and an untitled genre feature in development with QC Entertainment. The company's first completed feature, 'The Gates', starring Mason Gooding, Algee Smith, Keith Powers, and James Van Der Beek, was recently released theatrically and debuted digitally.

Why this Matters to You

If you enjoy diverse stories in film and television, this slate may bring new projects to your screen in the coming years. The involvement of established names like John Legend, Chrissy Teigen, and Rainn Wilson could increase the visibility and reach of these productions. The company's focus on a range of genres—from kids' content to crime dramas and horror—means there could be something developed that aligns with your personal viewing preferences.

What's Next

The announced projects are in development, which means they are likely to move through the stages of writing, casting, and production before potentially being released. 'The Gates' is already available digitally and will be available to stream this summer, offering an immediate viewing option. The company's founder, Kamala Avila-Salmon, holds a first-look film deal with Lionsgate, which could provide a pathway for some of these projects to reach production and distribution.

Perspectives

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Kas Kas Productions maintains that they are dedicated to creating fresh, original stories for audiences they personally represent and understand. They believe the current industry uncertainty presents an opportunity to succeed by listening to and believing in the audience's desire for diverse storytelling across all screen sizes.
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Industry Optimists view periods of market change or uncertainty as moments where 'someone smart is building.'