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Internet video on demand service
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]
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] [6]
Original programming [ edit ]
Title
Genre
Premiere
Seasons
Length
Status
5th Ward The Series Drama
March 2, 2018
2 seasons, 12 episodes
40–65 min.
Ended
Craig Ross Jr.'s Monogamy Drama
May 4, 2018
3 seasons, 18 episodes
30–41 min.
Ended
Bronx SIU Action drama thriller
July 18, 2018
2 seasons, 14 episodes
29–55 min.
Ended
40 and Single
Romance drama
October 10, 2018
1 season, 6 episodes
49–61 min.
Ended
Jacqueline and Jilly
Drama
December 5, 2018
1 season, 6 episodes
22 min.
Ended
A House Divided Soap opera
July 18, 2019
5 seasons, 34 episodes
31–51 min.
Ended
Stuck with You
Drama
February 12, 2020
2 seasons, 12 episodes
35–48 min.
Ended
Double Cross Crime drama
May 12, 2020
5 seasons, 30 episodes
30–42 min.
Season 5 ongoing
Terror Lake Drive Drama thriller anthology
July 19, 2020
3 seasons, 20 episodes
25–39 min.
Pending
Covenant
Drama anthology
October 14, 2021
1 season, 8 episodes
26–41 min.
Ended
Lace
Legal drama
November 4, 2021
2 seasons, 14 episodes
26–54 min.
Pending
Hush
Drama
December 1, 2022
2 seasons, 16 episodes
29–38 min.
Pending
Wicked City Supernatural drama
December 1, 2022
2 seasons, 14 episodes
32–45 min.
Renewed[7]
Snap
Psychological thriller anthology
December 22, 2022
1 season, 6 episodes
26–39 min.
Ended
Judge Me Not Legal drama
May 25, 2023
1 season, 8 episodes
36–45 min.
Pending
Title
Genre
Premiere
Seasons
Length
Status
Makeup X Breakup
Comedy drama
September 13, 2016
2 seasons, 21 episodes
21–33 min.
Renewed[7]
The Rich and the Ruthless Satire
July 28, 2017
3 seasons, 18 episodes
18–31 min.
Ended[a] [8]
Minimum Wage
Comedy
September 30, 2017
1 season, 6 episodes
22–23 min.
Ended
Ladies of the Law
Comedy
October 31, 2018
1 season, 6 episodes
22–31 min.
Ended
For the Love of Jason
Romantic comedy
November 11, 2020
2 seasons, 12 episodes
24–26 min.
Pending
Millennials
Sitcom
February 25, 2021
2 seasons, 12 episodes
34–37 min.
Pending
Partners in Rhyme
Comedy
November 18, 2021
2 seasons, 15 episodes
27–38 min.
Pending
À La Carte
Comedy drama
May 12, 2022
2 seasons, 16 episodes
30–35 min.
Pending
Send Help
Dark comedy
August 11, 2022
1 season, 7 episodes
25–34 min.
Pending
Unscripted [ edit ] Docuseries [ edit ]
Title
Subject
Premiere
Seasons
Length
Status
Naked Hustle
Strip clubs
August 1, 2018
6 episodes
26–29 min.
Miniseries
Behind Her Faith
Celebrity/Faith
March 25, 2020
1 season, 4 episodes
23–25 min.
Ended
A Closer Look
Music
November 5, 2020
1 season, 6 episodes
50–57 min.
Ended
Supa Girlz
Dance
March 7, 2024
6 episodes
56 min.
Miniseries ongoing
Reality [ edit ]
Title
Genre
Premiere
Seasons
Runtime
Status
Trash vs Treasure
Reality
July 15, 2018
1 season, 3 episodes
42–50 min.
Ended
My Mane Problem
Reality
March 3, 2021
1 season, 6 episodes
26–30 min.
Season 2 due to premiere on April 25, 2024[9]
Notorious Queens
Reality
March 31, 2021
1 season, 6 episodes
42–48 min.
Ended
Variety [ edit ]
Title
Genre
Premiere
Seasons
Runtime
Status
Social Society
Talk show
February 21, 2021
2 seasons, 36 episodes
45–61 min.
Pending
Stand-up comedy [ edit ]
Title
Premiere
Seasons
Runtime
Status
Comedy Underground
December 31, 2013
2 seasons, 8 episodes
31–70 min.
Ended
Co-productions [ edit ]
Title
Genre
Partner
Premiere
Seasons
Length
Status
Omega: The Gift & The Curse
Music docuseries
WE tv
March 6, 2023
5 episodes
31–36 min.
Miniseries
Specials [ edit ] These programs are one-time original events or supplementary content related to original TV shows.
Upcoming original programming [ edit ]
Title
Genre
Premiere
Seasons
Length
Status
West Philly, Baby [11] Drama
TBA
1 season, 6 episodes
TBA
Series order
Title
Genre
Premiere
Seasons
Length
Status
Involved [12] Comedy drama
TBA
TBA
TBA
Series order
Unscripted [ edit ] Reality [ edit ] References [ edit ]
^ Lee, Ashley (November 5, 2014). "BET Founder Launching Urban Movie Channel" . The Hollywood Reporter ^ "BET Founder, Robert L. Johnson, Launches UMC - the Urban Movie Channel" . NALIP . November 6, 2014.^ "About Us" . ALLBLK . Archived from the original on March 18, 2024. Retrieved March 21, 2024 .^ "BET Founder Bob Johnson's SVOD Service, Urban Movie Channel, Now Available on iOS (7-Day Free Trial)" . Shadow and Act . November 28, 2016.^ "Video: ALLBLK - Stream Where You're Celebrated" (Press release). ALLBLK. January 6, 2021 – via The Futon Critic .^ Stalcup, Jamie (May 24, 2022). "ALLBLK Relaunches As ALLWAYSBLK In Canada & The Caribbean" . Worldscreen . Retrieved August 11, 2022 . ^ a b c "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.^ Petski, Denise (April 27, 2021). "Victoria Rowell's 'The Rich And The Ruthless' Series Lands At BET+" . Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved April 27, 2021 . ^ "AMC Networks Announces Spring Premiere Dates for New Original Series and Films Across its Suite of Channels and Targeted Streaming Services" . AMC Networks (Press release). February 6, 2024. Retrieved February 6, 2024 .^ "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.^ del Rosario, Alexandre (June 24, 2021). " . Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved June 24, 2021 . ^ 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 .
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