Allblk Explained
ALLBLK |
Type: | VOD streaming service |
Launched: | November 2014 |
Country: | United States |
Language: | English |
Area Served: | United States, The Caribbean |
Key People: | Robert L. Johnson (founder) |
Owner: | AMC Networks, Robert L. Johnson |
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] 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
Title | Genre | Premiere | Seasons | Length | Status |
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5th Ward The Series | Drama | March 2, 2018 | | | Ended |
Craig Ross Jr.'s Monogamy | Drama | May 4, 2018 | | | Ended |
Bronx SIU | Action drama thriller | July 18, 2018 | | | Ended |
40 and Single | Romance drama | October 10, 2018 | | | Ended |
Jacqueline and Jilly | Drama | December 5, 2018 | | | Ended |
A House Divided | Soap opera | July 18, 2019 | | | Ended |
Stuck with You | Drama | February 12, 2020 | | | Ended |
Double Cross | Crime drama | May 12, 2020 | | | Season 5 ongoing |
Terror Lake Drive | Drama thriller anthology | July 19, 2020 | | | Pending |
Covenant | Drama anthology | October 14, 2021 | | | Ended |
Lace | Legal drama | November 4, 2021 | | | Pending |
Hush | Drama | December 1, 2022 | | | Pending |
Wicked City | Supernatural drama | December 1, 2022 | | | Renewed[7] |
Snap | Psychological thriller anthology | December 22, 2022 | | | Ended |
Judge Me Not | Legal drama | May 25, 2023 | | | Pending |
Awaiting release-->< | --This part of the table is for all announced series that have specific release dates announced. Any other series that would fit in this table otherwise, but only has a release year, month or time frame should be included in the table further down the page. Thank you.--> | |
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Comedy
Title | Genre | Premiere | Seasons | Length | Status |
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Makeup X Breakup | Comedy drama | September 13, 2016 | | | Season 3 ongoing |
The Rich and the Ruthless | Satire | July 28, 2017 | | | Ended[8] |
Minimum Wage | Comedy | September 30, 2017 | | | Ended |
Ladies of the Law | Comedy | October 31, 2018 | | | Ended |
For the Love of Jason | Romantic comedy | November 11, 2020 | | | Pending |
Millennials | Sitcom | February 25, 2021 | | | Pending |
Partners in Rhyme | Comedy | November 18, 2021 | | | Pending |
À La Carte | Comedy drama | May 12, 2022 | | | Pending |
Send Help | Dark comedy | August 11, 2022 | | | Pending | |
Unscripted
Docuseries
Title | Subject | Premiere | Seasons | Length | Status |
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Naked Hustle | Strip clubs | August 1, 2018 | | | Miniseries |
Behind Her Faith | Celebrity/Faith | March 25, 2020 | | | Ended |
A Closer Look | Music | November 5, 2020 | | | Ended |
Supa Girlz | Dance | March 7, 2024 | | | Miniseries ongoing |
Awaiting release-->< | --This part of the table is for all announced series that have specific release dates announced. Any other series that would fit in this table otherwise, but only has a release year, month or time frame should be included in the table further down the page. Thank you.--> | |
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Reality
Title | Genre | Premiere | Seasons | Runtime | Status |
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Trash vs Treasure | Reality | July 15, 2018 | | | Ended |
My Mane Problem | Reality | March 3, 2021 | | | Season 2 ongoing |
Notorious Queens | Reality | March 31, 2021 | | | Ended |
Awaiting release-->< | --This part of the table is for all announced series that have specific release dates announced. Any other series that would fit in this table otherwise, but only has a release year, month or time frame should be included in the table further down the page. Thank you.--> | |
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Variety
Continuations
Title | Genre | network(s) | Premiere | Seasons | Runtime | Status |
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Kold x Windy (season 2)[9] | Drama | WE tv | August 8, 2024 | | | Season 2 ongoing |
data-sort-value="zzz" colspan="7" | Awaiting release--> | |
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Specials
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
| Stand-up comedy | May 21, 2021 | |
Gary "G-Thang" Johnson: Sitcho Ass Down | Stand-up comedy | May 30, 2024 | |
Awaiting release-->< | --This part of the table is for all announced series that have specific release dates announced. Any other series that would fit in this table otherwise, but only has a release year, month or time frame should be included in the table further down the page. Thank you. --> | |
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Upcoming original programming
Comedy
Notes and References
- Web site: Lee. Ashley. November 5, 2014. BET Founder Launching Urban Movie Channel. The Hollywood Reporter.
- Web site: BET Founder, Robert L. Johnson, Launches UMC - the Urban Movie Channel. NALIP. November 6, 2014.
- Web site: About Us. March 21, 2024. ALLBLK. https://web.archive.org/web/20240318060438/https://allblk.tv/about-us/. March 18, 2024. live.
- Web site: 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. ALLBLK. The Futon Critic. January 6, 2021.
- Web site: ALLBLK Relaunches As ALLWAYSBLK In Canada & The Caribbean. Jamie. Stalcup. Worldscreen. May 24, 2022. August 11, 2022.
- Music Industry Legend Deb Antney Searches for Hottest Female MC in ALLBLK's First Competition Reality Series, "Deb's House". AMC Networks. The Futon Critic. February 6, 2024. February 7, 2024.
- Web site: Petski. Denise. Victoria Rowell's 'The Rich And The Ruthless' Series Lands At BET+. Deadline Hollywood. April 27, 2021. April 27, 2021.
- AMC Networks' August Highlights Include "Snowpiercer," "Orphan Black: Echoes," "Signora Volpe," "Kold x Windy" and More!. AMC Networks. July 18, 2024. July 22, 2024.
- Web site: 'West Philly, Baby': Drama Series Inspired By Colman Domingo Play 'Dot' Greenlighted At AMC Networks' ALLBLK. del Rosario. Alexandre. Deadline Hollywood. June 24, 2021. June 24, 2021.
- Web site: White. Peter. Omarion To Star In AllBlk Series 'Involved', Based On Pop Star's Life, With Casting Call Set For Co-Lead. Deadline Hollywood. April 10, 2023. April 10, 2023.