Following the success of the "Seven Deadly Sins" movie franchise, Lifetime announces the all-new "Temptations" movie franchise from Derrick Williams and Adriane Hopper Williams, executive producers for DNA Media Group.

Actress/director Tasha Smith ("Survival of the Thickest") stars and serves as an executive producer on "Desire: A Temptations Story" alongside NAACP Image Award winner Adrian Holmes ("Bel-Air"). Premiering April 19 at 8 p.m. (ET/PT), Smith leads the film as Kendra, a high-profile talk show host who, after a whirlwind vacation romance, gives into her temptations and spontaneously marries her new suitor Malcolm (Holmes) only to discover her desires have led her down a dangerous path.

"Fame: A Temptations Story" premieres the following Saturday on April 26 at 8/7c and stars NAACP Image and BET award winner Keri Hilson ("Almost Christmas") and Juno award winner Keshia Chante ("Law & Order" and "106 & Park"). Hilson and Chante are both known for their own chart-topping hits, star as sisters who are the hottest singing duo on the music scene... but both secretly wonder about the other's true intentions.

After they live through a frightening robbery, the sisters must put aside the temptations for fame to be freed from their rivalry.

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"Desire" follows inspirational talk show host Kendra (Tasha Smith) who is at the top of her game when she faces the tragic loss of her mother. At the urging of her team, Kendra takes time off to heal her soul and while on vacation, Kendra meets the man of her dreams, Malcolm (Adrian Holmes). Taken by his charm and good looks, Kendra gives into her desires and becomes caught up in a whirlwind romance and spontaneously marries Malcolm.

Once the newlyweds return home, truths about Malcolm's past start to come to light and he leads Kendra down a dangerous path. "Desire" also stars Jamall Johnson, Millan Tesfazgi, Miranda Edwards, Everick Golding, Requell Jodeah and Diana Pavlovska.

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To the outside world, the Jordan sisters, Cherish (Keri Hilson) and Roxy (Keshia Chant�©) are the hottest singing duo on the charts... but behind closed doors, sibling rivalry runs deep. After returning to their hotel one night, the sisters' penthouse is the target of a frightening jewel heist. Investigators believe the robbery was an inside job and rumors spread that Roxy secretly planned and staged the crime.

Will the sisters put aside their lust for the spotlight ... or will they let their temptation for fame tear them apart for good? Also featured in "Fame" is Romeo Miller, Ecstasia Sanders, Nathan Witte, Veronica Long, Reese Alexander, and Sophie Carriere.

"Desire: A Temptations Story" and "Fame: A Temptations Story" are executive produced by DNA Media Group for Lifetime. Derrick Williams, Adriane Hopper Williams, Ngozi Paul and Breanne Laplante serve as executive producers on both movies along with Tasha Smith as executive producer on "Desire."

Abraham Fraser also produces for DNA Media Group North. Robert Adetuyi directs both films with the Desire script from Kate Green and Jane Espenson and the "Fame" script from Andrea Shawcross, Annmarie Morais and Jane Espenson.

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"THE 13TH WIFE: ESCAPING POLYGAMY" PREMIERES ON LIFETIME MAY 31 AND JUNE 1

Lifetime has announced the casting of Felicity Huffman ("Criminal Minds"), Olga Petsa ("I Used to Be Funny") and Eric Johnson ("Fifty Shades of Grey") in the new two part original movie, "The 13th Wife: Escaping Polygamy" premiering May 31 and June 1 at 8 p.m. (ET/PT). The film is based on the extraordinary true story of Rena Chynoweth (played by Huffman as present day Rena and Petsa as young Rena), a brave survivor and former wife of a manipulative polygamist group leader, who escaped a life of oppression and dedicated herself to freeing others.

When Rena and her family arrive in Colonia Le Baron, a secluded polygamist Mormon settlement in Mexico, they are commanded to relinquish all their earthly possessions and devote themselves to the doctrines of the LeBaron brothers, Ervil (Johnson) and Joel. However, as the brothers' insatiable thirst for power ignites growing discord, the community fractures, and Rena's family aligns with Ervil. As his teachings take a harrowing turn towards violence, Rena witnesses the transformation of devoted followers into ruthless killers, indoctrinated to carry out brutal acts. At just 16 years old, Rena becomes Ervil's 13th wife, groomed to serve as one of his so-called 'holy assassins'. After being coerced into committing murder against a rival polygamist, Rena miraculously escapes conviction, yet her fear for her life and her daughter's safety becomes palpable. When Ervil is unexpectedly arrested, Rena seizes the opportunity to escape the oppressive settlement, bringing her daughter and other loved ones with her. Driven by her harrowing experiences, she vows to help others break free from the confines of a life she never wanted.

"The 13th Wife: Escaping Polygamy" is produced by MCPA Films with Brad Krevoy and Amy Hartwick serving as executive producers. Michael Nankin directs from a script by Anne-Marie Hess.