ALLBLK
Type of site
VOD streaming service
Available inEnglish
Headquarters
United States
Area servedUnited States, The Caribbean
OwnerAMC Networks, Robert L. Johnson
Key peopleRobert L. Johnson (founder)
URLallblk.tv
Launched2014

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 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] The Canadian and Caribbean versions of the service remained under the UMC name until May 2022, when they rebranded as "ALLWAYSBLK".[5]

Original programming

Drama

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[6]
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

Comedy

Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length Status
Makeup X Breakup Comedy drama September 13, 2016 2 seasons, 21 episodes 21–33 min. Renewed[6]
The Rich and the Ruthless Satire July 28, 2017 3 seasons, 18 episodes 18–31 min. Ended[a][7]
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

Docuseries

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
Awaiting release
Supa Girlz[8] Dance March 7, 2024 6 episodes[9] TBA Miniseries

Reality

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[8]
Notorious Queens Reality March 31, 2021 1 season, 6 episodes 42–48 min. Ended

Variety

Title Genre Premiere Seasons Runtime Status
Social Society Talk show February 21, 2021 2 seasons, 36 episodes 45–61 min. Pending

Stand-up comedy

Title Premiere Seasons Runtime Status
Comedy Underground December 31, 2013 2 seasons, 8 episodes 31–70 min. Ended

Co-productions

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

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

Title Genre Premiere Length
Lil Duval: Living My Best Life Comedy May 21, 2021 57 min.

Upcoming original programming

Drama

Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length Status
West Philly, Baby[10] Drama TBA 1 season, 6 episodes TBA Series order

Comedy

Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length Status
Involved[11] Comedy drama TBA TBA TBA Series order

Unscripted

Reality

Title Genre Premiere Seasons Runtime Status
Deb's House[6] Reality competition Mid-2024 TBA TBA Series order

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. ^ "BET Founder Bob Johnson's SVOD Service, Urban Movie Channel, Now Available on iOS (7-Day Free Trial)". Shadow and Act. November 28, 2016.
  4. ^ "Video: ALLBLK - Stream Where You're Celebrated" (Press release). ALLBLK. January 6, 2021 – via The Futon Critic.
  5. ^ Stalcup, Jamie (May 24, 2022). "ALLBLK Relaunches As ALLWAYSBLK In Canada & The Caribbean". Worldscreen. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ Petski, Denise (April 27, 2021). "Victoria Rowell's 'The Rich And The Ruthless' Series Lands At BET+". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
  8. ^ a b "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.
  9. ^ "ALLBLK's Vibrant Docuseries "Supa Girlz" Premieres Thursday, March 7" (Press release). AMC Networks. February 12, 2024. Retrieved February 13, 2024 – via The Futon Critic.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ 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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