Exclusive: The AMC Allblk supernatural drama Wicked City has been renewed for a third season with production set to begin in March.
From co-creators and co-writers Kristin Iris Johnson and Serena M. Lee, Wicked City follows five urban witches who push their supernatural powers to new heights after uncovering dark secrets and accidentally entering the world of the forbidden.
Season 2 was set three months after failing to stop a magical slaver named The Handler (Karon Joseph Riley) when the Atlanta coven found themselves broken and separated. Jordan (Shaquita Smith) – who runs The Mystic Haven – and Angela (Chantal Maurice) try and fail to find Sherise (Chanel Mack) who’s being held captive by The Handler. Mona (Mercedez McDowell) moved away, and Camille.
Unbeknownst to the coven, Tabitha (Vanessa Bell Calloway) and Caden (Malika Blessing) are trapped inside...
From co-creators and co-writers Kristin Iris Johnson and Serena M. Lee, Wicked City follows five urban witches who push their supernatural powers to new heights after uncovering dark secrets and accidentally entering the world of the forbidden.
Season 2 was set three months after failing to stop a magical slaver named The Handler (Karon Joseph Riley) when the Atlanta coven found themselves broken and separated. Jordan (Shaquita Smith) – who runs The Mystic Haven – and Angela (Chantal Maurice) try and fail to find Sherise (Chanel Mack) who’s being held captive by The Handler. Mona (Mercedez McDowell) moved away, and Camille.
Unbeknownst to the coven, Tabitha (Vanessa Bell Calloway) and Caden (Malika Blessing) are trapped inside...
- 2/15/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Allblk, the popular streaming service for Black television from AMC Networks, has unleashed the trailer for the sophomore season of supernatural drama, “Wicked City.”
The 8-episode series premieres Thursday, October 19, with new episodes dropping every Thursday exclusively on Allblk. Watch the trailer for Season 2 below, only here on Bd.
In season one, we followed a coven of Black witches who pushed their supernatural powers to new heights after uncovering dark secrets and accidentally entering the world of the forbidden. This season, three months after failing to stop a magical slaver named The Handler, the Atlanta coven find themselves broken and separated.
Jordan – who now runs The Mystic Haven – and Angela try and fail to find Sherise who’s being held captive by The Handler. Mona has moved away, and Camille is put in permanent hiding by her birth mother, Claudette. Unbeknownst to the coven, Tabitha and Caden are trapped inside...
The 8-episode series premieres Thursday, October 19, with new episodes dropping every Thursday exclusively on Allblk. Watch the trailer for Season 2 below, only here on Bd.
In season one, we followed a coven of Black witches who pushed their supernatural powers to new heights after uncovering dark secrets and accidentally entering the world of the forbidden. This season, three months after failing to stop a magical slaver named The Handler, the Atlanta coven find themselves broken and separated.
Jordan – who now runs The Mystic Haven – and Angela try and fail to find Sherise who’s being held captive by The Handler. Mona has moved away, and Camille is put in permanent hiding by her birth mother, Claudette. Unbeknownst to the coven, Tabitha and Caden are trapped inside...
- 10/4/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Exclusive: AMC Networks streaming service, AllBlk, has renewed four of its most popular series: Double Cross, Terror Lake Drive, Hush and Wicked City.
The vigilante “Wonder Twins,” are back as Double Cross returns for its fifth season. Ashley A. Williams and Jeff Logan will reprise their roles as crime fighters Erica and Eric Cross, respectively, and continue their crusade against child trafficking no matter the cost. This season the duo is faced with a case hitting extremely close to home as Eric’s newborn son is kidnapped. Meanwhile, the twins discover a bus full of elementary school children has mysteriously vanished. With the stakes higher than ever it will take a village to get everyone home safely.
Hush, which has been renewed for a second season set to premiere in November, follows the story of top marriage and sex therapist, TV personality, and best-selling author, Dr. Draya Logan (Joyful Drake...
The vigilante “Wonder Twins,” are back as Double Cross returns for its fifth season. Ashley A. Williams and Jeff Logan will reprise their roles as crime fighters Erica and Eric Cross, respectively, and continue their crusade against child trafficking no matter the cost. This season the duo is faced with a case hitting extremely close to home as Eric’s newborn son is kidnapped. Meanwhile, the twins discover a bus full of elementary school children has mysteriously vanished. With the stakes higher than ever it will take a village to get everyone home safely.
Hush, which has been renewed for a second season set to premiere in November, follows the story of top marriage and sex therapist, TV personality, and best-selling author, Dr. Draya Logan (Joyful Drake...
- 6/16/2023
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Amazon Studios and AMC Networks have partnered with Deaf Talent Media and Entertainment Consulting (Dtmec) on the creation of the Deaf Talent Creative Lab (Dtcl). The new initiative will work to provide Deaf people of color with skills to further their success within the entertainment industry.
The inaugural Dtcl will host two simultaneous tracks for teenagers, age 13-19 years old, with another for adult industry professionals. The upcoming residential program will run from July 12 – 27, 2023 at Georgia State University in Atlanta, Ga.
The Dtcl will provide attendees with tools, guidance and assistance in developing creative proficiencies — including instruction from industry experts in screenwriting, acting, production classes, marketing, pitching and self-taping. In addition, attendees will receive networking and mentorship opportunities.
“As more Deaf actors appear on screens, we have become aware of a hunger ifor their unique stories to be told through writing and production” said Jade Bryan, Dtcl founder. “My goal is to empower Deaf creatives,...
The inaugural Dtcl will host two simultaneous tracks for teenagers, age 13-19 years old, with another for adult industry professionals. The upcoming residential program will run from July 12 – 27, 2023 at Georgia State University in Atlanta, Ga.
The Dtcl will provide attendees with tools, guidance and assistance in developing creative proficiencies — including instruction from industry experts in screenwriting, acting, production classes, marketing, pitching and self-taping. In addition, attendees will receive networking and mentorship opportunities.
“As more Deaf actors appear on screens, we have become aware of a hunger ifor their unique stories to be told through writing and production” said Jade Bryan, Dtcl founder. “My goal is to empower Deaf creatives,...
- 6/1/2023
- by Charna Flam
- Variety Film + TV
AMC is doubling down on the Anne Rice Immortal Universe.
The cable network confirmed the development of a third series set in the fictional supernatural universe during AMC Networks' upfronts presentation in New York.
Oscar-nominated John Lee Hancock (The Blind Side) is attached as showrunner and writer for the potential third series, which comes after the success of Interview With the Vampire and Mayfair Witches.
"The series is set in the world of the Talamasca, a secretive organization featured in a number of Rice's iconic novels that is devoted to studying the supernatural world and keeping mortals safe from its darkest elements," the logline teases.
The currently untitled series would join AMC/AMC+'s Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire and Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches, which became the top two new series premieres ever on AMC+ and rank among the top 10 cable dramas in the 2022/2023 television season to date...
The cable network confirmed the development of a third series set in the fictional supernatural universe during AMC Networks' upfronts presentation in New York.
Oscar-nominated John Lee Hancock (The Blind Side) is attached as showrunner and writer for the potential third series, which comes after the success of Interview With the Vampire and Mayfair Witches.
"The series is set in the world of the Talamasca, a secretive organization featured in a number of Rice's iconic novels that is devoted to studying the supernatural world and keeping mortals safe from its darkest elements," the logline teases.
The currently untitled series would join AMC/AMC+'s Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire and Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches, which became the top two new series premieres ever on AMC+ and rank among the top 10 cable dramas in the 2022/2023 television season to date...
- 4/19/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
We tv is expanding its slate with one new scripted drama and one new reality series. “Toya & Reginae” is a new reality series that centers around rapper Lil Wayne’s ex-wife, Toya Johnson-Rushing, and their daughter, Reginae Carter, while “Bev Is Boss” is a narrative show about music managing mogul Deb Antney. Head of programming Dan McDermott announced the news Tuesday as part of AMC Networks’ upfronts.
Of the two projects, “Toya & Reginae” falls more in line with We tv’s previously existing slate of unscripted content. The series will showcase the highs and lows of a mother-daughter duo that’s been in the spotlight for years. It promises to give fans a peak behind what they see on social media as it explores their love lives, careers, family dynamics and their “seemingly dysfunctional family.”
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Of the two projects, “Toya & Reginae” falls more in line with We tv’s previously existing slate of unscripted content. The series will showcase the highs and lows of a mother-daughter duo that’s been in the spotlight for years. It promises to give fans a peak behind what they see on social media as it explores their love lives, careers, family dynamics and their “seemingly dysfunctional family.”
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- 4/19/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
We tv has commissioned two new music-centric series.
During Tuesday’s Upfronts, AMC Studios’ President of Original Programming Dan McDermott announced an expansion of the Growing Up Hip Hop franchise with the unscripted series Toya & Reginae, as well as a new scripted series based on the life of music managing mogul Deb Antney, Bev is Boss.
Toya & Reginae will feature ex-wife and daughter of hip hop legend Lil Wayne, Toya Johnson-Rushing and Reginae Carter, both of whom appeared on Growing Up Hip Hop. On each episode, fans will get to peek behind the curtain and see who they truly are: what’s happening in their love lives, how they navigate those relationships in conjunction with their exciting and demanding careers and their relationship with each other. As happy as they seem on social media, their lives are unpredictable and full of chaos as they navigate a seemingly dysfunctional family.
“I...
During Tuesday’s Upfronts, AMC Studios’ President of Original Programming Dan McDermott announced an expansion of the Growing Up Hip Hop franchise with the unscripted series Toya & Reginae, as well as a new scripted series based on the life of music managing mogul Deb Antney, Bev is Boss.
Toya & Reginae will feature ex-wife and daughter of hip hop legend Lil Wayne, Toya Johnson-Rushing and Reginae Carter, both of whom appeared on Growing Up Hip Hop. On each episode, fans will get to peek behind the curtain and see who they truly are: what’s happening in their love lives, how they navigate those relationships in conjunction with their exciting and demanding careers and their relationship with each other. As happy as they seem on social media, their lives are unpredictable and full of chaos as they navigate a seemingly dysfunctional family.
“I...
- 4/19/2023
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Omarion, who was part of Bump, Bump, Bump boybanders B2K before breaking out with his own records such as Sex Playlist, is getting his own scripted TV series.
AMC Networks streamer AllBlk has ordered Involved, a scripted dramedy loosely based on his life.
Omarion, otherwise known as Omari Ishmael Grandberry, is a co-creator of the series and will star and exec produce Involved.
The streamer is also holding a national casting call for the series co-lead, with the call taking place at the 27th Annual American Black Film Festival.
Involved follows Ob Sharp who has been a boyband superstar since childhood. Now on the verge of a worldwide tour, he secretly wants to leave the group to be a more present dad and have a better co-parenting relationship with his child’s mother, who lives in his guesthouse with her new boyfriend. The only person who has always...
AMC Networks streamer AllBlk has ordered Involved, a scripted dramedy loosely based on his life.
Omarion, otherwise known as Omari Ishmael Grandberry, is a co-creator of the series and will star and exec produce Involved.
The streamer is also holding a national casting call for the series co-lead, with the call taking place at the 27th Annual American Black Film Festival.
Involved follows Ob Sharp who has been a boyband superstar since childhood. Now on the verge of a worldwide tour, he secretly wants to leave the group to be a more present dad and have a better co-parenting relationship with his child’s mother, who lives in his guesthouse with her new boyfriend. The only person who has always...
- 4/10/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO has released the teaser trailer for the five-episode limited series “White House Plumbers,” starring Woody Harrelson and Justin Theroux.
The series revolves around Nixon’s political saboteurs and Watergate masterminds, E. Howard Hunt (Harrelson) and G. Gordon Liddy (Theroux), who wound up helping to topple the presidency.
The cast includes Lena Headey, Judy Greer, Domhnall Gleeson, Toby Huss, Ike Barinholtz, Kathleen Turner, Kim Coates, Yul Vazquez, Alexia Valdés, Nelson Ascencio, Tony Plana, Zoe Levin, Liam James, Kiernan Shipka, Tre Ryder, David Krumholtz, F. Murray Abraham, Rich Sommer and John Carroll Lynch.
“White House Plumbers” is created, written and produced by Alex Gregory and Peter Huyck, with David Mandel directing and executive producing. Frank Rich, David Bernard, Gregg Fienberg, Theroux, Harrelson, Len Amato and Ruben Fleischer serve as executive producers. The series is co-produced by HBO and executive producers Paul Lee, Mark Roybal and Nne Ebong for Wiip.
“White House Plumbers...
The series revolves around Nixon’s political saboteurs and Watergate masterminds, E. Howard Hunt (Harrelson) and G. Gordon Liddy (Theroux), who wound up helping to topple the presidency.
The cast includes Lena Headey, Judy Greer, Domhnall Gleeson, Toby Huss, Ike Barinholtz, Kathleen Turner, Kim Coates, Yul Vazquez, Alexia Valdés, Nelson Ascencio, Tony Plana, Zoe Levin, Liam James, Kiernan Shipka, Tre Ryder, David Krumholtz, F. Murray Abraham, Rich Sommer and John Carroll Lynch.
“White House Plumbers” is created, written and produced by Alex Gregory and Peter Huyck, with David Mandel directing and executive producing. Frank Rich, David Bernard, Gregg Fienberg, Theroux, Harrelson, Len Amato and Ruben Fleischer serve as executive producers. The series is co-produced by HBO and executive producers Paul Lee, Mark Roybal and Nne Ebong for Wiip.
“White House Plumbers...
- 12/12/2022
- by Michaela Zee and EJ Panaligan
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Following the success of Dark Winds, starring Zahn McClarnon, AMC Networks is doubling down on indigenous Native American stories with a partnership with the Red Nation International Film Festival.
As part of the partnership, AMC and Rniff will promote Native American stories and storytellers throughout the year with new mentoring and professional development initiatives focused on Native American writers and filmmakers, with an emphasis on women creators.
Additionally, AMC Networks will screen two of its recent titles at Rniff’s 27th annual festival currently taking place until November 30 in Los Angeles. Both AMC’s Dark Winds and the IFC Films feature film Catch the Fair One will screen on November 18 at the Lumiere Music Hall in Beverly Hills.
AMC Networks will also partner with the festival on the “Native Women Write” and “Native Indigenous Student Academy for Cinematic Arts” programs, each of which will focus on developing skills and career growth.
As part of the partnership, AMC and Rniff will promote Native American stories and storytellers throughout the year with new mentoring and professional development initiatives focused on Native American writers and filmmakers, with an emphasis on women creators.
Additionally, AMC Networks will screen two of its recent titles at Rniff’s 27th annual festival currently taking place until November 30 in Los Angeles. Both AMC’s Dark Winds and the IFC Films feature film Catch the Fair One will screen on November 18 at the Lumiere Music Hall in Beverly Hills.
AMC Networks will also partner with the festival on the “Native Women Write” and “Native Indigenous Student Academy for Cinematic Arts” programs, each of which will focus on developing skills and career growth.
- 11/15/2022
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: AllBlk has greenlit the supernatural drama Wicked City from executive producers Tressa “Azarel” Smallwood and Donte Lee set to debut this winter.
The ensemble cast includes Vanessa Bell Calloway, Taylor Polidore, Shaquita Smith, Mercedez McDowell, Chantal Maurice, Chanel Mack, Rhonda Morman, Malika Blessing, Columbus Short, and Rolonda Rochelle.
While living their best life in Atlanta, four young, chic, modern-day witches, Jordan Davis (Smith), Mona De La Cruz (McDowell), Angela Harris (Maurice), and Sherise Baker (Mack) make the acquaintance of Camille (Polidore), a naturally powerful witch who is oblivious to her gift.
Reluctantly, Camille joins the women for a spell, but things take a menacing turn resulting in an accidental death. The witches quickly perform a forbidden resurrection spell, however, it is too late, as a dark sinister being is brought back from the other side. Now, between their complicated personal lives, unearthed secrets of the past, and attempting to defeat a powerful wraith,...
The ensemble cast includes Vanessa Bell Calloway, Taylor Polidore, Shaquita Smith, Mercedez McDowell, Chantal Maurice, Chanel Mack, Rhonda Morman, Malika Blessing, Columbus Short, and Rolonda Rochelle.
While living their best life in Atlanta, four young, chic, modern-day witches, Jordan Davis (Smith), Mona De La Cruz (McDowell), Angela Harris (Maurice), and Sherise Baker (Mack) make the acquaintance of Camille (Polidore), a naturally powerful witch who is oblivious to her gift.
Reluctantly, Camille joins the women for a spell, but things take a menacing turn resulting in an accidental death. The witches quickly perform a forbidden resurrection spell, however, it is too late, as a dark sinister being is brought back from the other side. Now, between their complicated personal lives, unearthed secrets of the past, and attempting to defeat a powerful wraith,...
- 6/8/2022
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: AllBlk has greenlit the drama series Hush from creator Angela Burt-Murray. Joyful Drake, Caryn Ward Ross, Erica Mena, Candiace Dillard Bassett, and Ts Madison are set to star.
The 8-episode (35 minutes) new series tells the story of “relationship fixer” Dr. Draya Logan (Drake), a top marriage and sex therapist, TV personality, and best-selling author entangled in a web of lies, sex, and murder that could cost her everything.
The streamer describes Logan as the gatekeeper of her high-profile clients’ secrets whose job is to keep their trysts away from the media. She also hosts therapeutic couples’ retreats for those in dire straits. But after she launches her ‘Penthouse Project,’ the deadly secrets of three women threaten her career and life when a dead body is found,...
The 8-episode (35 minutes) new series tells the story of “relationship fixer” Dr. Draya Logan (Drake), a top marriage and sex therapist, TV personality, and best-selling author entangled in a web of lies, sex, and murder that could cost her everything.
The streamer describes Logan as the gatekeeper of her high-profile clients’ secrets whose job is to keep their trysts away from the media. She also hosts therapeutic couples’ retreats for those in dire straits. But after she launches her ‘Penthouse Project,’ the deadly secrets of three women threaten her career and life when a dead body is found,...
- 6/2/2022
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Amin Joseph, Karen Obilom and Kimiko Singer have joined the cast of “Send Help,” Allblk’s upcoming dark comedy series from Jean Elie and Mike Gauyo.
“Send Help” follows Fritz Jean-Baptiste (Elie), who is riding high as the star of the fictional hit TV show “This Can’t Be Us.” Convinced that the good times will roll on forever, he thwarts all other career advancing opportunities as he plays the field with multiple women, instead of tackling a family tragedy that is beginning to unravel his entire life.
Joseph plays Sebastian “Simp” Gauyo, whose presence serves as a guide for Fritz, helping him navigate the difficult and often comical scenarios in his life. Obilom and Singer play Ashley Young and Erica James, respectively, two women that Fritz finds himself caught between amidst his ongoing personal and professional struggles. They join previously announced cast members Karina Bonnefil, Catfish Jean, Courtney Taylor and Ana Bowen,...
“Send Help” follows Fritz Jean-Baptiste (Elie), who is riding high as the star of the fictional hit TV show “This Can’t Be Us.” Convinced that the good times will roll on forever, he thwarts all other career advancing opportunities as he plays the field with multiple women, instead of tackling a family tragedy that is beginning to unravel his entire life.
Joseph plays Sebastian “Simp” Gauyo, whose presence serves as a guide for Fritz, helping him navigate the difficult and often comical scenarios in his life. Obilom and Singer play Ashley Young and Erica James, respectively, two women that Fritz finds himself caught between amidst his ongoing personal and professional struggles. They join previously announced cast members Karina Bonnefil, Catfish Jean, Courtney Taylor and Ana Bowen,...
- 3/23/2022
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: AllBlk’s upcoming dark comedy Send Help, from co-creators Jean Elie and Mike Gauyo, has added Karina Bonnefil (Snowfall), Catfish Jean (To Leslie), Courtney Taylor (Insecure) and newcomer Ana Bowen to the cast.
In Send Help, Haitian American actor, Fritz Jean-Baptiste, is riding high as the star of the fictional hit TV show, “This Can’t Be Us.” Convinced that the good times will roll on forever, he thwarts all other career advancing opportunities as he plays the field with multiple women, instead of tackling a family tragedy that is beginning to unravel his entire life.
Each of the new cast members will play pivotal characters that surround Elie’s Fritz. Bonnefil will play Misha Jean-Baptiste/Mummy, Fritz’s mother. Jean and Courtney Taylor will play Fritz’s closest friends and confidantes, Patrick Cantave and Nicole Cooper. Bowen will appear as Fritz’s young niece, Mac Levine.
Currently in production,...
In Send Help, Haitian American actor, Fritz Jean-Baptiste, is riding high as the star of the fictional hit TV show, “This Can’t Be Us.” Convinced that the good times will roll on forever, he thwarts all other career advancing opportunities as he plays the field with multiple women, instead of tackling a family tragedy that is beginning to unravel his entire life.
Each of the new cast members will play pivotal characters that surround Elie’s Fritz. Bonnefil will play Misha Jean-Baptiste/Mummy, Fritz’s mother. Jean and Courtney Taylor will play Fritz’s closest friends and confidantes, Patrick Cantave and Nicole Cooper. Bowen will appear as Fritz’s young niece, Mac Levine.
Currently in production,...
- 3/22/2022
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: We tv and AllBlk greenlight Kold x Windy, a new scripted drama series from creators Kenny Young, Phil James, and Vernon “Xtreme” Brown. The 8-episode project, We tv’s return to scripted TV, is set to premiere in the fall via We tv and AllBlk.
Kold x Windy follows rising hip-hop and drill star Malika (stage name Kold), who is desperate to create a better life for her and her son in Chicago’s south side. Her trusted confidant and group member Renee (stage name Windy) is a rapper with a strong dedication to the city streets.
As Malika’s career begins to ignite, her lifelong hustle – credit card fraud – catches up with her and rival drill artists see her as a threat. Faced with increasing pressure, she soon finds herself at a crossroads and must decide which path to choose.
However, Renee—who also dabbles in credit card...
Kold x Windy follows rising hip-hop and drill star Malika (stage name Kold), who is desperate to create a better life for her and her son in Chicago’s south side. Her trusted confidant and group member Renee (stage name Windy) is a rapper with a strong dedication to the city streets.
As Malika’s career begins to ignite, her lifelong hustle – credit card fraud – catches up with her and rival drill artists see her as a threat. Faced with increasing pressure, she soon finds herself at a crossroads and must decide which path to choose.
However, Renee—who also dabbles in credit card...
- 3/17/2022
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
TNT released a trailer for Season 3 of “Snowpiercer,” which premieres on Jan. 24, 2022 at 9 p.m.
The series, an adaptation of Bong Joon Ho’s 2013 film and Jacques Lob’s 1982 graphic novel of the same name, follows the last living human beings who take refuge on a perpetually moving train after the Earth becomes a frozen wasteland. Season 3 stars include Jennifer Connelly, Daveed Diggs, Sean Bean, Rowan Blanchard, Alison Wright, Mickey Sumner, Iddo Goldberg, Katie McGuinness, Lena Hall, Archie Panjabi, Annalise Basso, Sam Otto, Roberto Urbina, Sheila Vand, Mike O’Malley, Chelsea Harris and Steven Ogg.
“Melanie’s sacrifice gave us a map. We find New Eden, then we go back for the others,” Layton (Diggs) says in the Season 3 trailer, referring to a warm location to start life over outside of the train.
“Snowpiercer” is executive produced by Graeme Manson, Aubrey Nealon, Christoph Schrewe, Marty Adelstein, Becky Clements, Matthew O’Connor,...
The series, an adaptation of Bong Joon Ho’s 2013 film and Jacques Lob’s 1982 graphic novel of the same name, follows the last living human beings who take refuge on a perpetually moving train after the Earth becomes a frozen wasteland. Season 3 stars include Jennifer Connelly, Daveed Diggs, Sean Bean, Rowan Blanchard, Alison Wright, Mickey Sumner, Iddo Goldberg, Katie McGuinness, Lena Hall, Archie Panjabi, Annalise Basso, Sam Otto, Roberto Urbina, Sheila Vand, Mike O’Malley, Chelsea Harris and Steven Ogg.
“Melanie’s sacrifice gave us a map. We find New Eden, then we go back for the others,” Layton (Diggs) says in the Season 3 trailer, referring to a warm location to start life over outside of the train.
“Snowpiercer” is executive produced by Graeme Manson, Aubrey Nealon, Christoph Schrewe, Marty Adelstein, Becky Clements, Matthew O’Connor,...
- 12/7/2021
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: AllBlk’s À La Carte has added Kandi Burruss (Real Housewives of Atlanta), Robinne Lee (Being Mary Jane) Kelly Price and Dorien Wilson (The Parkers) to its supporting cast. They will join stars Pauline Dyer, Jessie Woo, Kendall Kyndall, Jenna Nolen and Courtney Burrell. The series hails from Breanna Hogan and executive producers Dijon Talton and Meagan Good.
Created by Hogan, the series follows Mahogany Rose (Dyer), an overachiever in her 20’s who’s had high moral standards her entire life…until now. After adopting a more “liberal” approach to sex and dating, she finally lands the man of her dreams, Kaleb (Burrell). There’s just one problem. He’s already spoken for. Accustomed to being number one, Mahogany must decide if she will stick to her preference of being the one and only – or step out of her comfort zone and learn to play number two.
Burruss joins the cast as Nicole,...
Created by Hogan, the series follows Mahogany Rose (Dyer), an overachiever in her 20’s who’s had high moral standards her entire life…until now. After adopting a more “liberal” approach to sex and dating, she finally lands the man of her dreams, Kaleb (Burrell). There’s just one problem. He’s already spoken for. Accustomed to being number one, Mahogany must decide if she will stick to her preference of being the one and only – or step out of her comfort zone and learn to play number two.
Burruss joins the cast as Nicole,...
- 12/7/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Allblk’s upcoming dating dramedy À La Carte has tapped Pauline Dyer (A Stone Cod Christmas), Jessie Woo (Wild N’ Out), Kendall Kyndall (Games People Play), Jenna Nolen (Animal Kingdom) and Courtney Burrell (Tyler Perry’s Too Close to Home) as its lead cast. The series hails from Breanna Hogan and executive producers Dijon Talton and Meagan Good.
The six-episode show centers on one girl’s journey to the last place she ever thought she would end up…on the side. It’s been described as a cross between Sex & The City, Girlfriends and Insecure.
Dyer stars as Mahogany Rose, a gorgeous, young go-getter who is the epitome of perfection. The type who usually makes the right decisions, Mahogany has always had somewhat of a whimsical idea of how her love life would turn out. But when she meets Kaleb Myles (Burrell), a charming and charismatic man who...
The six-episode show centers on one girl’s journey to the last place she ever thought she would end up…on the side. It’s been described as a cross between Sex & The City, Girlfriends and Insecure.
Dyer stars as Mahogany Rose, a gorgeous, young go-getter who is the epitome of perfection. The type who usually makes the right decisions, Mahogany has always had somewhat of a whimsical idea of how her love life would turn out. But when she meets Kaleb Myles (Burrell), a charming and charismatic man who...
- 11/18/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: AMC Networks’ streaming service AllBlk has given a series order to millennial dating dramedy À La Carte.
The series comes from Breanna Hogan and exec producers Dijon Talton and Meagan Good.
The series follows one girl’s journey to the last place she ever thought she would end up…on the side. It’s been described as a cross between Sex & The City, Girlfriends and Insecure.
The six-episode show is centered around Mahogany Rose, an overachiever in her 20’s who’s had high moral standards her entire life… until now. After adopting a more ‘liberal’ approach to sex and dating, she finally lands the man of her dreams, Kaleb. There’s just one problem. He’s already spoken for. Accustomed to being number one, Mahogany must decide if she will stick to her preference of being the one and only – or step out of her comfort zone and learn to play number two.
The series comes from Breanna Hogan and exec producers Dijon Talton and Meagan Good.
The series follows one girl’s journey to the last place she ever thought she would end up…on the side. It’s been described as a cross between Sex & The City, Girlfriends and Insecure.
The six-episode show is centered around Mahogany Rose, an overachiever in her 20’s who’s had high moral standards her entire life… until now. After adopting a more ‘liberal’ approach to sex and dating, she finally lands the man of her dreams, Kaleb. There’s just one problem. He’s already spoken for. Accustomed to being number one, Mahogany must decide if she will stick to her preference of being the one and only – or step out of her comfort zone and learn to play number two.
- 11/8/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s TV news roundup, AMC announced the release date for its Allblk reality series “Notorious Queens,” and Oxygen announced Serial Killer Week, featuring nine nights of true crime programming.
Dates
AMC’s streaming platform Allblk announced that the new reality series “Notorious Queens” is set to premiere on April 1. The series follows Stormey Ramdhan, Tonesa “Toni” Welch, La’Britney and Mehgan James, four women with careers colored by notable past relationships and intense media coverage. Welch, Jennifer Williams, Datari Turner, Tara Long, Mark Herwick, Brett Dismuke and Nikki Love serve as executive producers. Watch a trailer below.
Greenlights
Disney Branded Television and 20th Television greenlit a pilot for “The Crossover,” a Disney Plus family drama based on the novel of the same name written by Kwame Alexander. It will follow the 14-year-old Bell brothers, Josh and Jb, basketball phenoms who come of age on and off the court.
Dates
AMC’s streaming platform Allblk announced that the new reality series “Notorious Queens” is set to premiere on April 1. The series follows Stormey Ramdhan, Tonesa “Toni” Welch, La’Britney and Mehgan James, four women with careers colored by notable past relationships and intense media coverage. Welch, Jennifer Williams, Datari Turner, Tara Long, Mark Herwick, Brett Dismuke and Nikki Love serve as executive producers. Watch a trailer below.
Greenlights
Disney Branded Television and 20th Television greenlit a pilot for “The Crossover,” a Disney Plus family drama based on the novel of the same name written by Kwame Alexander. It will follow the 14-year-old Bell brothers, Josh and Jb, basketball phenoms who come of age on and off the court.
- 3/19/2021
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
The horror-centric streaming service Shudder has picked up a third season of Greg Nicotero’s “Creepshow,” as well as a new horror anthology showcasing the work of Black creatives, the company announced Wednesday.
Additionally, Shudder’s sister streaming service Allblk has picked up the anthology series “Covenant,” which will comprise contemporary retellings of iconic biblical tales.
“Creepshow,” which is set to return for Season 2 on April 1, will feature actors Ethan Embry and Andrew Bachelor, aka King Bach as guest stars for the newly announced season. No premiere date has been set for Season 3.
The untitled Black horror anthology will debut on Shudder and AMC+ later this year and feature the work of writers Tananarive Due (“My Soul to Keep”) and Steven Barnes (“Lion’s Blood”), illustrator and graphic novelist Ezra C. Daniels (“Bttm Fdrs”), novelist Victor Lavalle and Emmy-winner Al Letson (“State of the Re:Union”).
Dr. Robin R. Means Coleman,...
Additionally, Shudder’s sister streaming service Allblk has picked up the anthology series “Covenant,” which will comprise contemporary retellings of iconic biblical tales.
“Creepshow,” which is set to return for Season 2 on April 1, will feature actors Ethan Embry and Andrew Bachelor, aka King Bach as guest stars for the newly announced season. No premiere date has been set for Season 3.
The untitled Black horror anthology will debut on Shudder and AMC+ later this year and feature the work of writers Tananarive Due (“My Soul to Keep”) and Steven Barnes (“Lion’s Blood”), illustrator and graphic novelist Ezra C. Daniels (“Bttm Fdrs”), novelist Victor Lavalle and Emmy-winner Al Letson (“State of the Re:Union”).
Dr. Robin R. Means Coleman,...
- 2/18/2021
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
AMC+ announced on Thursday that it has has acquired the rights to three crime drama series: Cold Courage, Kin and Too Close.
The first to premiere on the streaming service is Lionsgate’s Cold Courage, which will hit AMC+ on Thursday, March 11. Based on the award-winning and best-selling novels from Finnish journalist Pekka Hiltunen, Cold Courage follows two women as they collide during a series of murders in present-day London. Mari (Pihla Viitala), a fierce psychologist, and Lia (Sofia Pekkari), a shy graphic artist, are drawn together through the “Studio” – a clandestine group of like-minded people operating off the grid, dedicated to righting the wrongs of the powerful, influential and corrupt.
John Simm appears as populist politician Arthur Fried and joins fellow cast-members Caroline Goodall and Arsher Ali. Jakob Eklund, Peter Coonan and Matteo Simoni also star.
The series was adapted for the screen by David Joss Buckley and Brendan Foley.
The first to premiere on the streaming service is Lionsgate’s Cold Courage, which will hit AMC+ on Thursday, March 11. Based on the award-winning and best-selling novels from Finnish journalist Pekka Hiltunen, Cold Courage follows two women as they collide during a series of murders in present-day London. Mari (Pihla Viitala), a fierce psychologist, and Lia (Sofia Pekkari), a shy graphic artist, are drawn together through the “Studio” – a clandestine group of like-minded people operating off the grid, dedicated to righting the wrongs of the powerful, influential and corrupt.
John Simm appears as populist politician Arthur Fried and joins fellow cast-members Caroline Goodall and Arsher Ali. Jakob Eklund, Peter Coonan and Matteo Simoni also star.
The series was adapted for the screen by David Joss Buckley and Brendan Foley.
- 2/18/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
AMC Networks has realigned its Umc streaming service and We tv network under a shared leadership team headed by Brett Dismuke.
The executive, who became head of content for Umc in 2019, will now be general manager of the service as well as We tv, reporting to Miguel Penella, president of SVOD for AMC Networks. Penella, in turn, reports to company COO Ed Carroll.
Sylvia George, the former Gm of Umc, is moving to a new role within the marketing organization of AMC Networks, heading performance marketing for the company’s portfolio of niche streaming services. George had led Umc as Gm since 2018, after previously serving as chief marketing officer. She joined Acorn Media as a marketing manager in 1999 and served in a variety of marketing and sales roles.
AMC Networks acquired Rlj Entertainment, parent of Umc and Acorn in 2018. As it looks to restructure its operations to emphasize streaming, AMC...
The executive, who became head of content for Umc in 2019, will now be general manager of the service as well as We tv, reporting to Miguel Penella, president of SVOD for AMC Networks. Penella, in turn, reports to company COO Ed Carroll.
Sylvia George, the former Gm of Umc, is moving to a new role within the marketing organization of AMC Networks, heading performance marketing for the company’s portfolio of niche streaming services. George had led Umc as Gm since 2018, after previously serving as chief marketing officer. She joined Acorn Media as a marketing manager in 1999 and served in a variety of marketing and sales roles.
AMC Networks acquired Rlj Entertainment, parent of Umc and Acorn in 2018. As it looks to restructure its operations to emphasize streaming, AMC...
- 12/4/2020
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Umc is preparing its thriller Terror Lake Drive starring Empire and Designated Survivor’s Malik Yoba for a Thanksgiving premiere.
The AMC Networks-backed streamer will launch the limited series, which was created by Blackout director Jerry Lamothe and Kajuana S. Marie (Data.Love.Repeat), on Thursday November 26.
Umc said that six-part series Terror Lake Drive was the first official series greenlit by SAG-AFTRA and the state of Georgia to commence principal photography following the start of the pandemic. It kicked off production in Atlanta on June 29.
Terror Lake Drive is a suspenseful drama that follows a single mother from Baltimore who – on the heels of a recent pandemic and growing social unrest – relocates to Atlanta in an attempt to dodge her troubled past. As she settles into her new surroundings, she soon discovers that there are some things she can never run away from.
Starring alongside Shannon Kane...
The AMC Networks-backed streamer will launch the limited series, which was created by Blackout director Jerry Lamothe and Kajuana S. Marie (Data.Love.Repeat), on Thursday November 26.
Umc said that six-part series Terror Lake Drive was the first official series greenlit by SAG-AFTRA and the state of Georgia to commence principal photography following the start of the pandemic. It kicked off production in Atlanta on June 29.
Terror Lake Drive is a suspenseful drama that follows a single mother from Baltimore who – on the heels of a recent pandemic and growing social unrest – relocates to Atlanta in an attempt to dodge her troubled past. As she settles into her new surroundings, she soon discovers that there are some things she can never run away from.
Starring alongside Shannon Kane...
- 10/7/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Umc, the AMC Networks-backed streamer, has expanded its unscripted slate with three new series including a reality series from Growing Up Hip Hop creator Datari Turner and a Behind the Music-style documentary series.
The digital platform has ordered music series A Closer Look, Botched-style makeover series My Mane Problem and Notorious Queens, a reality series featuring the likes of Stormey Ramdhan, ex-fiancé and mother of two sons to Death Row boss Marion “Suge” Knight.
A Closer Look, created by Isaac Taylor, producer of TV One’s Unsung, focuses on musicians through a series of interviews exploring their careers, music catalogs and what fans can look forward to in the future. The first episode will feature Ralph Tresvant, the lead singer of the R&b group New Edition, who reveals the truth behind his extensive hiatus from the group. Premiering this October, future episodes will feature the likes of Brian McKnight and Eric Benét.
The digital platform has ordered music series A Closer Look, Botched-style makeover series My Mane Problem and Notorious Queens, a reality series featuring the likes of Stormey Ramdhan, ex-fiancé and mother of two sons to Death Row boss Marion “Suge” Knight.
A Closer Look, created by Isaac Taylor, producer of TV One’s Unsung, focuses on musicians through a series of interviews exploring their careers, music catalogs and what fans can look forward to in the future. The first episode will feature Ralph Tresvant, the lead singer of the R&b group New Edition, who reveals the truth behind his extensive hiatus from the group. Premiering this October, future episodes will feature the likes of Brian McKnight and Eric Benét.
- 9/30/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Umc, the AMC Networks-backed streamer, has found the cast for it multi-camera comedy Millennials.
Kyle Massey (That’s So Raven), Keraun Harris (Insecure), Philip Bolden (Are We There Yet?), Aaron Grady (Everybody Hates Chris) and Teresa Celeste (Wild N’ Out) will lead the cast of the series, which follows four twentysomething roommates and their neighbor across the hall as they navigate the chaos of being young and finding success in L.A.
Massey plays Omar, a business student with dreams of taking over the corporate world. Harris is Jaheem, a personal trainer who’s attractive clientele doubles as his pool of dating conquests. Bolden plays Travis, an insecure YouTuber who thrives on public attention. Grady plays Todd, a college dropout who struggles with his sense of responsibility and remaining gainfully employed. Celeste is Mercedes, an aspiring actress from Atlanta who often serves as the only voice of reason for guys.
Kyle Massey (That’s So Raven), Keraun Harris (Insecure), Philip Bolden (Are We There Yet?), Aaron Grady (Everybody Hates Chris) and Teresa Celeste (Wild N’ Out) will lead the cast of the series, which follows four twentysomething roommates and their neighbor across the hall as they navigate the chaos of being young and finding success in L.A.
Massey plays Omar, a business student with dreams of taking over the corporate world. Harris is Jaheem, a personal trainer who’s attractive clientele doubles as his pool of dating conquests. Bolden plays Travis, an insecure YouTuber who thrives on public attention. Grady plays Todd, a college dropout who struggles with his sense of responsibility and remaining gainfully employed. Celeste is Mercedes, an aspiring actress from Atlanta who often serves as the only voice of reason for guys.
- 9/21/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Umc, AMC Networks’ streaming service dedicated to Black film and TV, has found its latest project.
The service has given the greenlight to “Millennials,” a multi-cam comedy from “In the Heat of the Night” Rugg Williams and his son Oren Williams.
“Millennials” will explore the lives of four 20-something roommates – a business student, a YouTuber, a college dropout, and a personal trainer – as they navigate the chaos of being young, finding success, and finding themselves in the city of angels.
Bentley Kyle Evans, whose previous credits include “Martin” and “The Jamie Foxx Show,” will serve as executive producer and co-director for the series. Rugg and Oren Williams will executive produce alongside fellow family member Zachary Isaiah Williams.
“Umc is continuously dedicated to delivering fresh and diverse storytelling that resonates and resembles the audience we serve,” said Umc’s VP of development and production Nikki Love in a statement. “Rugg, Oren,...
The service has given the greenlight to “Millennials,” a multi-cam comedy from “In the Heat of the Night” Rugg Williams and his son Oren Williams.
“Millennials” will explore the lives of four 20-something roommates – a business student, a YouTuber, a college dropout, and a personal trainer – as they navigate the chaos of being young, finding success, and finding themselves in the city of angels.
Bentley Kyle Evans, whose previous credits include “Martin” and “The Jamie Foxx Show,” will serve as executive producer and co-director for the series. Rugg and Oren Williams will executive produce alongside fellow family member Zachary Isaiah Williams.
“Umc is continuously dedicated to delivering fresh and diverse storytelling that resonates and resembles the audience we serve,” said Umc’s VP of development and production Nikki Love in a statement. “Rugg, Oren,...
- 9/3/2020
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: AMC Networks-owned streamer Umc has ordered a legal drama from Adam Starks (On My Block), Tracy Grant (Lincoln Heights) and Kemy Time Productions.
The subscription service, dedicated to Black film and TV and a rival of ViacomCBS’ BET+, has handed Lace a six-episode order for its first season.
The series will follow a prolific Los Angeles attorney who often blurs the lines between right and wrong to protect her rich and powerful clientele.
It is currently casting and the producers are in talks with Jamal Hill, who helmed Netflix feature Deuces, to direct. It was created by Katrina Y. Nelson, co-founder of Kemy Time Productions along with Michelle Ebony Hardy, Starks and Grant.
Nelson and Hardy will serve as co-showrunners and will executive produce alongside Starks and Grant. Brett Dismuke, Chief Content Officer of Umc, and VP of Development & Production, Nikki Love, will serve as executive producers for Umc.
The subscription service, dedicated to Black film and TV and a rival of ViacomCBS’ BET+, has handed Lace a six-episode order for its first season.
The series will follow a prolific Los Angeles attorney who often blurs the lines between right and wrong to protect her rich and powerful clientele.
It is currently casting and the producers are in talks with Jamal Hill, who helmed Netflix feature Deuces, to direct. It was created by Katrina Y. Nelson, co-founder of Kemy Time Productions along with Michelle Ebony Hardy, Starks and Grant.
Nelson and Hardy will serve as co-showrunners and will executive produce alongside Starks and Grant. Brett Dismuke, Chief Content Officer of Umc, and VP of Development & Production, Nikki Love, will serve as executive producers for Umc.
- 8/12/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
The Urban Movie Channel has renewed its original series A House Divided for a second season, with the soapy, multi-generational family drama created by Dan Garcia in production and set to return to the AMC-backed streaming service in the spring.
Demetria McKinney (Tyler Perry’s House of Payne), Paula Jai Parker (Ray Donovan), Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs (The Jacksons: An American Dream) and Brad James (Tyler Perry’s For Better or Worse) starred in the six-episode Season 1, which debuted in July and was the most-watched original series on Umc.
A House Divided follows the Sanders clan, a wealthy, prominent family in the Los Angeles community who deal with the loss of their matriarch while uncovering and facing a slew of secrets and scandals.
For the new season, LisaRaye McCoy and Parker McKenna Posey have come aboard for new recurring roles.
Demetria McKinney (Tyler Perry’s House of Payne), Paula Jai Parker (Ray Donovan), Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs (The Jacksons: An American Dream) and Brad James (Tyler Perry’s For Better or Worse) starred in the six-episode Season 1, which debuted in July and was the most-watched original series on Umc.
A House Divided follows the Sanders clan, a wealthy, prominent family in the Los Angeles community who deal with the loss of their matriarch while uncovering and facing a slew of secrets and scandals.
For the new season, LisaRaye McCoy and Parker McKenna Posey have come aboard for new recurring roles.
- 10/25/2019
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Variety has exclusively learned that Urban Movie Channel has set the new multi-generational family drama “A House Divided” for a summer 2019 premiere.
The series follows the direct descendants of Letty Sanders, who was enslaved in the 1800s and later became the wealthiest black woman in Los Angeles. The show centers on present-day members of the Sanders family, whose legacy is being threatened by the passing of its matriarch, a government investigation, and newly discovered secrets.
Currently in the beginning stages of production, the new series will star Demetria McKinney (Tyler Perry’s “House of Payne”), Paula Jai Parker (“Ray Donovan”), Lawrence Hilton Jacobs (“The Jacksons: An American Dream”), Brad James (“Superstition”), David McKnight (“Hollywood Shuffle”), Taja V. Simpson (Fox’s “Lethal Weapon”), and Art Evans (“Die Hard 2”).
“A House Divided” comes from Dan Garcia, the creator of Umc’s series “Bronx Siu.”
“A thrilling tale of scandal and secrecy...
The series follows the direct descendants of Letty Sanders, who was enslaved in the 1800s and later became the wealthiest black woman in Los Angeles. The show centers on present-day members of the Sanders family, whose legacy is being threatened by the passing of its matriarch, a government investigation, and newly discovered secrets.
Currently in the beginning stages of production, the new series will star Demetria McKinney (Tyler Perry’s “House of Payne”), Paula Jai Parker (“Ray Donovan”), Lawrence Hilton Jacobs (“The Jacksons: An American Dream”), Brad James (“Superstition”), David McKnight (“Hollywood Shuffle”), Taja V. Simpson (Fox’s “Lethal Weapon”), and Art Evans (“Die Hard 2”).
“A House Divided” comes from Dan Garcia, the creator of Umc’s series “Bronx Siu.”
“A thrilling tale of scandal and secrecy...
- 3/28/2019
- by Rachel Yang
- Variety Film + TV
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