ALLBLK Type of site
VOD streaming service 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 ManagerURL allblk Launched 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 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] [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.
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.
Jacqueline and Jilly
Drama
December 5, 2018
1 season, 6 episodes
22 min.
A House Divided Soap opera
July 18, 2019
4 seasons, 28 episodes
34–51 min.
Pending
Stuck With You
Drama
February 12, 2020
2 seasons, 12 episodes
35–48 min.
Pending
Double Cross
Crime drama
May 12, 2020
3 seasons, 18 episodes
30–42 min.
Pending
Terror Lake Drive
Drama /Thriller /anthology
July 19, 2020
2 seasons, 13 episodes
25–39 min.
Pending
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
Awaiting release
Hush [6] Drama
December 1, 2022 [7] 1 season, 8 episodes
TBA
Pending
Wicked City [8] Supernatural drama
December 1, 2022 [7] TBA
TBA
Pending
Snap [9] Psychological thriller /Anthology
December 22, 2022 [7] TBA
TBA
Pending
Comedy
Title
Genre
Premiere
Seasons
Length
Status
The Rich and the Ruthless Comedy /satire
July 28, 2017
3 seasons, 18 episodes
18–31 min.
Moved to BET+ [10]
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
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.
Season 2 ongoing
À La Carte
Comedy drama
May 12, 2022
1 season, 6 episodes
30–35 min.
Pending
Send Help
Dark comedy
August 11, 2022
1 season, 7 episodes
25–34 min.
Pending
Unscripted Docuseries
Title
Genre
Premiere
Seasons
Length
Status
Naked Hustle
Docuseries
August 1, 2018
1 season, 6 episodes
26–29 min.
Ended
Beyond the Pole
Docuseries
January 2, 2019
2 seasons, 14 episodes
28–59 min.
Pending
Behind Her Faith
Docuseries
March 25, 2020
1 season, 4 episodes
23–25 min.
Ended
A Closer Look
Docuseries
November 5, 2020
1 season, 3 episodes
54–57 min.
Ended
Reality
Title
Genre
Premiere
Seasons
Runtime
Status
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 Stand-up comedy
Title
Premiere
Seasons
Runtime
Status
Comedy Underground
December 31, 2013
2 seasons, 8 episodes
31–70 min.
Ended
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 [11] Drama
2022
1 season, 6 episodes
TBA
Series order
References
^ 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.^ "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 . ^ Cordero, Rosy (June 2, 2022). "AllBlk Greenlights Drama Series 'Hush' Starring Joyful Drake, Caryn Ward Ross, Erica Mena, More" . Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved June 2, 2022 . ^ a b c "AMC Networks Announces Fall Lineup of New Original Series and Films and Returning Fan Favorites Across Its Suite of Channels and Targeted Streaming Services" (Press release). AMC Networks. August 10, 2022. Retrieved August 11, 2022 – via The Futon Critic.^ Cordero, Rosy (June 8, 2022). "AllBlk Greenlights Supernatural Drama 'Wicked City' Starring Vanessa Bell Calloway, Taylor Polidore, MoreA" . Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved June 8, 2022 . ^ Cordero, Rosy (February 10, 2022). "AllBlk Greenlights Anthology Series 'Snap' From Eric Benet And Devin Hampton" . Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved February 10, 2022 . ^ Petski, Denise (April 27, 2021). "Victoria Rowell's 'The Rich And The Ruthless' Series Lands At BET+" . Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved April 27, 2021 . ^ Del Rosario, Alexandre (June 24, 2021). " . Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved June 24, 2021 .
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