Rlj entertainment builds up executive team hollywood. Mar 12, 2020 long before what is now referred to as the streaming wars began, robert l. We tv and umc urban movie channel greenlight second. Umc urban movie channel, the premium subscriptionbased video streaming service exclusive to rlj entertainment created by robert l. How to find your user acquisition channels growth marketing. Urban movie channel streams action, drama and romance usa today. His, hers and the truth acquired by umc urban movie channel following. To do that, begin by mapping your existing user acquisition channels if any so that you can proceed with an approach thats right for your audience, your resources and your businesss current stage. Nov 05, 2014 the urban movie channel is available now with a a free trial period for subscribers through february 4, 2015. My solution to this is to to build a channel matrix.
Here is the latest channel breakdown from october 2016. Jul 30, 2018 as reported in an announcement of the transaction, rlje, a nevada corporation controlled by broadcast media magnate robert l. His, hers and the truth acquired by umc urban movie channel. I am excited to announce tracis appointment as umc president.
Urban movie channel umc is an overthetop svod service operated by the amc networks. Umc displays fresh original series, feature films, documentaries, stage plays and other popular black entertainment with new and exclusive content added every week. This acquisition furthers amc networks digital strategy by. Rlje today announced the appointment of traci otey blunt as president of urban movie channel umc. Prior to that she was the companys first chief marketing officer from january 2017 to march 2018 after serving as president, us managing north american distribution for four years and spearheading the integration of acorn media and image. Angela currently serves as senior vice president, content acquisitions for rlj entertainment, overseeing the acquisition of content for the companys urban division, as well general manager of the companys own proprietary subscription vod platform umc urban movie channel. About umc urban movie channel umc urban movie channel is the first and largest subscription streaming service dedicated to black film and television.
Back when this deal was first announced amc ceo josh sapan. Amc networks beats q3 earnings estimates, completes rlje. Urban movie channel acquires dave chappelle, martin. The film stars bella thorne famous in love, jessie. Organic search still leads as the largest channel for online customer acquisition. Johnson, chairman of rlj entertainment today announced the appointment of traci otey blunt as president of urban movie channel umc. Action, comedy, documentary, horror, music and dance, tales from the streets, just to name a few. Prior to that she was the companys first chief marketing officer from january 2017 to march 2018 after. Chief content officer brett dismuke interview indiewire. Jul 17, 2018 rlje films and urban movie channel have acquired all north american rights to the upcoming unified pictures thriller ride. Angela currently serves as senior vice president, content acquisitions for rlj entertainment, overseeing the acquisition of content for the companys urban division, as well general manager of the companys. Rlj entertainment films and the urban movie channel, brands of rlj entertainment, plan a fall 2018 theatrical, vod and digital release. There are several ways to develop or produce a film.
New york, ny, april 21, 2020 amc networks today announced that industry veteran robyn demarco had joined its leadership team as senior vice president of programming strategy, acquisitions and scheduling for the companys entertainment group, which includes amc, bbc america, ifc and sundancetv, and for the reality network, we tv. What better place to air the first season of true first than on the urban movie channel. George was appointed as general manager of umc urban movie channel in march of 2018. Umc is the first premium subscriptionbased streaming service created for african american and urban audiences that features quality urban content across all genres, including feature films, original. This modal can be closed by pressing the escape key or activating the close button. Angela northington business profile rlj entertainment. Jul 17, 2018 rlj entertainment films and the urban movie channel, brands of rlj entertainment, plan a fall 2018 theatrical, vod and digital release. Urban movie channel and its rlj entertainment corporate sibling rlje films are teaming for the release of i got the hookup 2, the sequel to the 1998 crime comedy that will return.
Master ps i got the hook up 2 acquired by umc urban. Premiere entertainment will be handling international sales. Rlje films and urban movie channel have acquired all north american rights to the upcoming unified pictures thriller ride. Umc urban movie channel is now available on roku nasdaq. Ride marks the feature film debut of writerdirector. Johnson, chairman of rlj entertainment and founder of black entertainment television bet, umc is an urban focused subscription streaming service in north america and features quality urban content that showcases feature films, documentaries, original series. Umc urban movie channel is the first and largest subscription streaming service dedicated to black film and television from amc networks privatelyowned subsidiary, rlj entertainment. Traci otey blunt named president of rlj entertainments urban.
Urban movie channel and its rlj entertainment corporate sibling rlje films are teaming for the release of i got the hookup 2, the sequel to the 1998 crime comedy that will return star m. Urban movie channel, which launched last november as an svod service, offers urbanthemed documentaries, comedies, horror films and stage plays targeted to a predominately african. Greenberg traurig represents special committee of independent. The subscription video streaming service created by bet founder bob johnson has picked up more than 40 hours of content in all. Johnson and his affiliates, is a premium digital channel provider serving diverse paidsubscription audiences primarily through its ott branded channels, acorn tv united kingdom and the urban movie channel umc. Johnson, chairman of rlj entertainment and founder of black entertainment television bet, umc is an urbanfocused subscription streaming service in north america and features quality urban content that showcases feature films, documentaries, original series. Ifc midnight has acquired north american rights to brendan walshs centigrade, a pulsepounding thriller based on true events, starring genesis rodriguez and vincent piazza. This subscription streaming site is dedicated to urban movie lovers. Johnson, chairman of rlj entertainment and founder of black. Urban movie channel sets july 28 airdate for the rich. Featured comics include luenell, scruncho, hope flood, talent, freddie ricks, rob stapleton, red grant, alex thomas, capone, chastity. As a subscriber, you can access umc from your tablet, phone, and. Bella thornes ride film lands at rlj hollywood reporter. Johnson, chairman of rlj entertainment and founder of black entertainment television bet, today announced they have acquired a multiyear license of over 40 hours of urbanthemed content from starz digital, the worldwide digital and ondemand syndication.
Mar 28, 2018 urban movie channel, which launched last november as an svod service, offers urban themed documentaries, comedies, horror films and stage plays targeted to a predominately african american audience. Johnson and is a centrepiece of rlj entertainment lineup. Prnewswire urban movie channel umc, the first subscription. Launched in january 2004, tv one serves 59 million households, offering a broad range of reallife and entertainmentfocused original programming, classic series, movies and music designed to entertain. New york, ny, april 21, 2020 amc networks today announced that industry veteran robyn demarco had joined its leadership team as senior vice president of programming strategy, acquisitions and. Jun 09, 2015 urban movie channel will acquire over 40 hours of starz digital content, including productions starring dave chappelle, martin lawrence, and cuba gooding jr. As reported in an announcement of the transaction, rlje, a nevada corporation controlled by broadcast media magnate robert l. From chicago to the congo, nate fluellen is sharing his experiences in the urban movie channels new travel series. Mar 04, 2015 rlj entertainment builds up executive team. Beginning with an idea, or the movie rights to an existing literary property, a studio can hire a writer to create a script. Acquired by umc urban movie channel rlj entertainment.
Urban movie channel acquires dave chappelle, martin lawrence shows from starz digital the subscription video streaming service created by bet founder bob johnson has picked up more than 40 hours. Urban movie channel umc, rlj entertainments subscription streaming service dedicated to black film and television, has picked up his, hers and the truth, a romantic comedy which. The urban movie channel is available now with a a free trial period for subscribers through february 4, 2015. The urban movie channel offers an ever expanding library of films, comedy specials, stage plays, and documentaries targeting the urban market. The subscription streaming service is the first to be tailormade for an african american audience, featuring drama, comedy, documentaries and feature films that highlight black talent and urban stories.
His, hers and the truth acquired by umc urban movie. Urban movie channel umc, rlj entertainments subscription streaming service dedicated to black film and television, has picked up his, hers and the truth, a romantic comedy which has its. With so many different marketing channels it can be hard to weigh the pros and the cons of each. To do that, begin by mapping your existing user acquisition channels if any so that you can proceed with. Ward to chief acquisitions officer of feature films and hiring angela northington as its new senior vp content acquisitions for urban movie channel.
Ross, molly conners, amanda bowers, vincent morano, and brendan walsh. Ward to chief acquisitions officer of feature films and hiring angela northington as its new senior vp content acquisitions for urban movie. Two years ago, traci joined the rlj entertainment management team as executive vice president for corporate marketing and corporate affairs and was assigned to launch and develop the companys proprietary streaming service urban movie channel, said johnson. The movies are separated into categories according to genre, which include. A privatelyowned subsidiary of amc networks, rlj entertainment, inc. Master ps i got the hook up 2 acquired by umc urban movie. Reports can also be downloaded highlighting the latest trends. Johnson, founder of black entertainment television bet and chairman of rlj entertainment, announced umc urban movie. As a subscriber, you can access umc from your tablet, phone, and laptop to watch movies from todays most recognizable talent available ondemand, commercialfree. Ride marks the feature film debut of writerdirector jeremy. Rlj entertainments umc urban movie channel launches on. Multicultural content goes multiplatform multichannel. The travel vlogger and hbcu grad is living his wildest dreams.
Umc urban movie channel is a premium subscriptionbased streaming service exclusive to rlj entertainment, inc. With rick mercer, peter keleghan, leah pinsent, dan lett. Johnson and his affiliates, is a premium digital channel. I fully support amc networks acquisition of rlj entertainment, he. Urban movie channel will acquire over 40 hours of starz digital content, including productions starring dave chappelle, martin lawrence, and cuba gooding jr. British television and film content, and umc urban movie channel. Umc is the first and largest subscription streaming service dedicated to black film and television from amc networks privatelyowned subsidiary, rlj enterta. Summary togglerlj entertainments umc urban movie channel launches on xfinity tv. Rlj entertainment builds up executive team hollywood reporter. Urban movie channel, overseeing operations, scheduling, marketing, app. Traci otey blunt named president of rljes urban movie. Its better to do one channel well than to do several poorly especially when youre first starting out.
Centigrade was written by daley nixon and brendan walsh, and produced by bradley j. Mar 09, 2015 umc urban movie channel is a premium subscriptionbased streaming service exclusive to rlj entertainment, inc. Traci otey blunt named president of rlj entertainments. Feb 20, 2018 here is the latest channel breakdown from october 2016. Prior to that she was the companys first chief marketing officer from january 2017 to march 2018 after serving as president, us managing north american distribution for four years and spearheading the integration of acorn media and image more.
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