Film, TV and video director Bille Woodruff has signed a two-year overall deal with 20th Century Fox Television. Known for his distinct visual style and dynamic storytelling, Woodruff began his relationship with the studio directing multiple episodes of Empire and Star, which led to the deal. "Bille is a fantastic…

Republic Records, home to Ariana Grande, Enrique Iglesias, Florence + the Machine and others, has teamed with IM Global to co-finance and produce films. First up: Rollin’ Thunder, a Bille Woodruff-directed urban comedy about a bowling champ-turned-ex-con who wants to get back on top and mend his relationship with his…

Bille Woodruff has been tapped to direct VH1’s Drumline 2: A New Beat, co-written by Karen Gist and Regina Hicks. Fox Television Studios is co-financing and looking at the project as a possible back-door pilot. Story focuses on strong-willed and talented Dani Bolton, who defies her parents, bypassing Spelman College…