ALLBLK
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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]
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Type of site | VOD streaming service |
|---|---|
| Available in | English |
| Headquarters | United States |
| Area served | United States, The Caribbean |
| Owner | AMC Networks, Robert L. Johnson |
| Key people | Robert L. Johnson (founder) |
| URL | allblk |
| Launched | November 2014 |
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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]
Drama
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| 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 |
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Comedy
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| Title | Genre | Premiere | Seasons | Length | Status |
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| 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[lower-alpha 1][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 |
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Unscripted
Docuseries
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| Title | Subject | Premiere | Seasons | Length | Status |
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| 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 |
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Reality
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| 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 |
| 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 |
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Variety
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| Title | Genre | Premiere | Seasons | Runtime | Status |
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| Social Society | Talk show | February 21, 2021 | 2 seasons, 36 episodes | 45–61 min. | Pending |
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Stand-up comedy
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| Title | Premiere | Seasons | Runtime | Status |
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| Comedy Underground | December 31, 2013 | 2 seasons, 8 episodes | 31–70 min. | Ended |
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Co-productions
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| Title | Genre | Partner | Premiere | Seasons | Length | Status |
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| Omega: The Gift & The Curse | Music docuseries | WE tv | March 6, 2023 | 5 episodes | 31–36 min. | Miniseries |
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Specials
These programs are one-time original events or supplementary content related to original TV shows.
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| Title | Genre | Premiere | Length |
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| Lil Duval: Living My Best Life | Stand-up comedy | May 21, 2021 | 57 min. |
| Awaiting release | |||
| Gary "G-Thang" Johnson: Sitcho Ass Down[10] | Stand-up comedy | May 30, 2024 | TBA |
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Drama
Comedy
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| Title | Genre | Premiere | Seasons | Length | Status |
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| Involved[12] | Comedy drama | TBA | TBA | TBA | Series order |
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Unscripted
Reality
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| Title | Genre | Premiere | Seasons | Runtime | Status |
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| Deb's House[7] | Reality competition | Mid-2024 | TBA | TBA | Series order |
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- 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.
- "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). "'West Philly, Baby': Drama Series Inspired By Colman Domingo Play 'Dot' Greenlighted At AMC Networks' ALLBLK". 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.
- Moved to BET+.