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Type of site | VOD streaming service |
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Available in | English |
Headquarters | United States |
Area served | United States, Canada, The Caribbean |
Owner | AMC Networks, Robert L. Johnson |
Key people | Robert L. Johnson (founder), Brett Dismuke - General Manager |
URL | allblk |
Launched | 2014 |
ALLBLK (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 2014.[1][2]
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.[3]
On January 6, 2021, Urban Movie Channel relaunched as ALLBLK.[4]
Original programming[edit]
Drama[edit]
Title | Genre | Premiere | Seasons | Length | Status |
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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. | Pending |
Bronx SIU | Action/Drama/Thriller | July 18, 2018 | 2 seasons, 14 episodes | 29–55 min. | Ended |
40 and Single | Drama/Romance | 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 | 4 seasons, 19 episodes | 34–51 min. | Season 4 ongoing[5] |
Stuck With You | Drama | February 12, 2020 | 2 seasons, 12 episodes | 35–48 min. | Pending |
Double Cross | Crime drama | May 12, 2020 | 2 seasons, 12 episodes | 30–42 min. | Renewed[6] |
Terror Lake Drive | Drama/Thriller/anthology | July 19, 2020 | 1 season, 6 episodes | 25–39 min. | Renewed[7] |
Covenant | Anthology/Drama | October 14, 2021 | 1 season, 8 episodes | 26–41 min. | Pending |
Lace | Legal drama | November 4, 2021 | 1 season, 6 episodes | 26–32 min. | Pending |
Comedy[edit]
Title | Genre | Premiere | Seasons | Length | Status |
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The Rich and the Ruthless | Comedy/Satire | July 28, 2017 | 3 seasons, 18 episodes | 18–31 min. | Ended[8][a] |
Minimum Wage | Comedy | September 30, 2017 | 1 season, 6 episodes | 22–23 min. | Ended |
Ladies of the Law | October 31, 2018 | 1 season, 6 episodes | 22–31 min. | Ended | |
For the Love of Jason | November 11, 2020 | 1 season, 6 episodes | 24–26 min. | Renewed[6] | |
Millennials | February 25, 2021 | 1 season, 6 episodes | 34–37 min. | Pending | |
Partners in Rhyme | November 18, 2021 | 1 season, 7 episodes | 34 min. | Pending |
Unscripted[edit]
Docuseries[edit]
Title | Genre | Premiere | Seasons | Length | Status |
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Naked Hustle | Docu-series | August 1, 2018 | 1 season, 6 episodes | 26–29 min. | Ended |
Beyond the Pole | Docu-series | January 2, 2019 | 2 seasons, 14 episodes | 28–59 min. | Pending |
Behind Her Faith | Docu-series | March 25, 2020 | 1 season, 4 episodes | 23–25 min. | Ended |
A Closer Look | Docu-series | November 5, 2020 | 1 season, 3 episodes | 54–57 min. | Ended |
Reality[edit]
Title | Genre | Premiere | Seasons | Runtime | Status |
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Trash vs Treasure | Reality | July 15, 2018 | 1 season, 3 episodes | 42–50 min. | Ended |
Notorious Queens | Reality | March 31, 2021 | 1 season, 6 episodes | 42–48 min. | Pending |
Variety[edit]
Title | Genre | Premiere | Seasons | Runtime | Status |
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Social Society | Variety show/Talk show | February 21, 2021 | 1 season, 12 episodes | 45–61 min. | Pending |
My Mane Problem | Variety show/Talk show/Docu-series | March 3, 2021 | 1 season, 6 episodes | 26–30 min. | Pending |
Stand-up comedy[edit]
Title | Premiere | Seasons | Runtime | Status |
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Comedy Underground | December 31, 2013 | 2 seasons, 8 episodes | 31–70 min. | Ended |
Specials[edit]
These programs are one-time original events or supplementary content related to original TV shows.
Title | Genre | Premiere | Length |
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Lil Duval: Living My Best Life | Comedy | 57 min. |
Upcoming original programming[edit]
Drama[edit]
Title | Genre | Premiere | Seasons | Length | Status |
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West Philly, Baby[9] | Drama | 2022 | 1 season, 6 episodes | TBA | Series order |
Comedy[edit]
Title | Genre | Premiere | Seasons | Length | Status |
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À La Carte[10] | Dramedy | 2022 | 1 season, 6 episodes | TBA | Series order |
In development[edit]
Title | Genre | Status |
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Send Help[11] | Dark Comedy | In development |
References[edit]
- ^ "BET Founder Launching Urban Movie Channel". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ "BET Founder, Robert L. Johnson, Launches UMC - the Urban Movie Channel". NALIP.
- ^ "BET Founder Bob Johnson's SVOD Service, Urban Movie Channel, Now Available on iOS (7-Day Free Trial)". shadowandact.com.
- ^ "Video: ALLBLK - Stream Where You're Celebrated" (Press release). ALLBLK. January 6, 2021 – via The Futon Critic.
- ^ "Video: "A House Divided" Season 4 - Official Trailer - An ALLBLK Original Series" (Press release). December 16, 2021 – via The Futon Critic.
- ^ a b Low, Elaine (May 10, 2021). "ALLBLK Renews Three Dramas as Streamer Adds More Original Series (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (August 17, 2021). "'Terror Lake Drive' Renewed For Season 2 At ALLBLK". Deadline. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
- ^ Petski, Denise (April 27, 2021). "Victoria Rowell's 'The Rich And The Ruthless' Series Lands At BET+". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
- ^ DelRosario, Alexandre (June 24, 2021). "'West Philly, Baby': Drama Series Inspired By Colman Domingo Play 'Dot' Greenlighted At AMC Networks' ALLBLK". Deadline (Press release). Retrieved June 24, 2021.
- ^ White, Peter (November 8, 2021). "Millenial Dramedy 'À La Carte' From Breanna Hogan, Dijon Talton & Meagan Good Gets AllBlk Series Order". Deadline (Press release). Retrieved November 8, 2021.
- ^ DelRosario, Alexandra (November 30, 2021). "'Send Help': Dark Comedy From 'Insecure' Alumni Jean Elie & Mike Gauyo In The Works At AMC Networks' AllBlk". Deadline (Press release). Retrieved November 30, 2021.