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ALLBLK
Allblk logo.svg
Type of site
 VOD streaming service
Available inEnglish
Headquarters
United States
Area servedUnited States, The Caribbean
OwnerAMC Networks, Robert L. Johnson
Key people Robert L. Johnson (founder)
URL allblk.tv
LaunchedNovember 2014

ALLBLK (typeset as ALLBLK in press materials but stylized allblk in its logotype; pronounced as "all-black"; ALLWAYSBLK in Canada and the Caribbean), formerly Urban Movie Channel (UMC) is an over-the-top SVOD service operated by the AMC Networks. It was formed by Robert L. Johnson, the founder of Black Entertainment Television, in November 2014. [1] [2] [3]

Contents

The service features original movies and television series aimed at African American audiences, including live stand-up performances, documentaries and reality series, and stage plays. [4]

On January 6, 2021, Urban Movie Channel relaunched, as ALLBLK. [5] The Canadian and Caribbean versions of the service remained under the UMC name until May 2022, when they rebranded as "ALLWAYSBLK". [6]

Original programming

Drama

TitleGenrePremiereSeasonsLengthStatus
5th Ward The Series Drama March 2, 20182 seasons, 12 episodes40–65 min.Ended
Craig Ross Jr.'s Monogamy Drama May 4, 20183 seasons, 18 episodes30–41 min.Ended
Bronx SIU Action drama thriller July 18, 20182 seasons, 14 episodes29–55 min.Ended
40 and Single Romance drama October 10, 20181 season, 6 episodes49–61 min.Ended
Jacqueline and Jilly Drama December 5, 20181 season, 6 episodes22 min.Ended
A House Divided Soap opera July 18, 20195 seasons, 34 episodes31–51 min.Ended
Stuck with You Drama February 12, 20202 seasons, 12 episodes35–48 min.Ended
Double Cross Crime drama May 12, 20205 seasons, 30 episodes30–42 min.Season 5 ongoing
Terror Lake Drive Drama thriller anthology July 19, 20203 seasons, 20 episodes25–39 min.Pending
Covenant Drama anthology October 14, 20211 season, 8 episodes26–41 min.Ended
Lace Legal drama November 4, 20212 seasons, 14 episodes26–54 min.Pending
Hush Drama December 1, 20222 seasons, 16 episodes29–38 min.Pending
Wicked City Supernatural drama December 1, 20222 seasons, 14 episodes32–45 min.Renewed [7]
Snap Psychological thriller anthology December 22, 20221 season, 6 episodes26–39 min.Ended
Judge Me Not Legal drama May 25, 20231 season, 8 episodes36–45 min.Pending

Comedy

TitleGenrePremiereSeasonsLengthStatus
Makeup X Breakup Comedy drama September 13, 20162 seasons, 21 episodes21–33 min.Season 3 due to premiere on June 6, 2024 [8] [7]
The Rich and the Ruthless Satire July 28, 20173 seasons, 18 episodes18–31 min.Ended [lower-alpha 1] [9]
Minimum Wage Comedy September 30, 20171 season, 6 episodes22–23 min.Ended
Ladies of the Law Comedy October 31, 20181 season, 6 episodes22–31 min.Ended
For the Love of Jason Romantic comedy November 11, 20202 seasons, 12 episodes24–26 min.Pending
Millennials Sitcom February 25, 20212 seasons, 12 episodes34–37 min.Pending
Partners in Rhyme Comedy November 18, 20212 seasons, 15 episodes27–38 min.Pending
À La Carte Comedy drama May 12, 20222 seasons, 16 episodes30–35 min.Pending
Send Help Dark comedy August 11, 20221 season, 7 episodes25–34 min.Pending

Unscripted

Docuseries

TitleSubjectPremiereSeasonsLengthStatus
Naked Hustle Strip clubs August 1, 20186 episodes26–29 min.Miniseries
Behind Her FaithCelebrity/FaithMarch 25, 20201 season, 4 episodes23–25 min.Ended
A Closer LookMusicNovember 5, 20201 season, 6 episodes50–57 min.Ended
Supa GirlzDanceMarch 7, 20246 episodes56 min.Miniseries ongoing

Reality

TitleGenrePremiereSeasonsRuntimeStatus
Trash vs Treasure Reality July 15, 20181 season, 3 episodes42–50 min.Ended
My Mane Problem Reality March 3, 20212 seasons, 14 episodes26–30 min.Season 2 ongoing
Notorious Queens Reality March 31, 20211 season, 6 episodes42–48 min.Ended
Awaiting release
Deb's House [7] Reality competition June 14, 2024 [8] TBATBAPending

Variety

TitleGenrePremiereSeasonsRuntimeStatus
Social Society Talk show February 21, 20212 seasons, 36 episodes45–61 min.Pending

Stand-up comedy

TitlePremiereSeasonsRuntimeStatus
Comedy UndergroundDecember 31, 20132 seasons, 8 episodes31–70 min.Ended

Co-productions

TitleGenrePartnerPremiereSeasonsLengthStatus
Omega: The Gift & The CurseMusic docuseries WE tv March 6, 20235 episodes31–36 min.Miniseries

Specials

These programs are one-time original events or supplementary content related to original TV shows.

TitleGenrePremiereLength
Lil Duval: Living My Best Life Stand-up comedy May 21, 202157 min.
Awaiting release
Gary "G-Thang" Johnson: Sitcho Ass Down [10] Stand-up comedy May 30, 2024TBA

Upcoming original programming

Drama

TitleGenrePremiereSeasonsLengthStatus
West Philly, Baby [11] Drama TBA1 season, 6 episodesTBASeries order

Comedy

TitleGenrePremiereSeasonsLengthStatus
Involved [12] Comedy drama TBATBATBASeries order

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References

  1. ↑ Lee, Ashley (November 5, 2014). "BET Founder Launching Urban Movie Channel". The Hollywood Reporter .
  2. ↑ "BET Founder, Robert L. Johnson, Launches UMC - the Urban Movie Channel". NALIP. November 6, 2014.
  3. ↑ "About Us". ALLBLK. Archived from the original on March 18, 2024. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  4. ↑ "BET Founder Bob Johnson's SVOD Service, Urban Movie Channel, Now Available on iOS (7-Day Free Trial)". Shadow and Act. November 28, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Video: ALLBLK - Stream Where You're Celebrated" (Press release). ALLBLK. January 6, 2021 – via The Futon Critic.
  6. ↑ Stalcup, Jamie (May 24, 2022). "ALLBLK Relaunches As ALLWAYSBLK In Canada & The Caribbean". Worldscreen. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
  7. 1 2 3 "Music Industry Legend Deb Antney Searches for Hottest Female MC in ALLBLK's First Competition Reality Series, "Deb's House"" (Press release). AMC Networks. February 6, 2024. Retrieved February 7, 2024– via The Futon Critic.
  8. 1 2 "AMC Networks' June Highlights Include "Orphan Black: Echoes," "Domino Day," "My Life is Murder" and "Snowpiercer" Binge" (Press release). AMC Networks. May 16, 2024. Retrieved May 17, 2024– via The Futon Critic.
  9. ↑ Petski, Denise (April 27, 2021). "Victoria Rowell's 'The Rich And The Ruthless' Series Lands At BET+". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved April 27, 2021.
  10. ↑ "AMC Networks' May Highlights Features New Season of "Interview with the Vampire," New Crime Thriller "Scrublands" and Return of "Harry Wild"" (Press release). AMC Networks. April 16, 2024. Retrieved April 16, 2024– via The Futon Critic.
  11. ↑ del Rosario, Alexandre (June 24, 2021). "'West Philly, Baby': Drama Series Inspired By Colman Domingo Play 'Dot' Greenlighted At AMC Networks' ALLBLK". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved June 24, 2021.
  12. ↑ White, Peter (April 10, 2023). "Omarion To Star In AllBlk Series 'Involved', Based On Pop Star's Life, With Casting Call Set For Co-Lead". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 10, 2023.

Notes

  1. ↑ Moved to BET+.
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