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Nigbati, 4ACETV channels join Freeview

To mark Black History Month, Channelbox has launched two new channels from Africa: Nigbati and 4ACETV, available on Freeview UK channel 271.   4ACETV embraces the rich contributions of Black artists and musicians, celebrating their influence across genres like Afrobeat, Grime and RNB. The channel highlights diverse musical expressions and also serves as a reminder of the vital role […]

October 2, 2024

Dancing on Road, mandem, Lloyd the Instructor drop on discovery+

Black Britain Unspoken season three films, Dancing on Road Directed by Lauren Gee, mandem Directed by Joladé Olusanya and Lloyd the Instructor Directed by Donell Atkinson-Johnson are now on the discovery+ streaming and YouTube channel. Part of Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) Access, the talent development programme for under-represented creatives, Black Britain Unspoken aims to give […]

October 2, 2024

C4, Lloyds boost investment in Black entrepreneurs

Channel 4 and Lloyds have teamed up once again for the return of Black in Business. This year, four successful Black owned-businesses will each be awarded £150,000 of TV advertising on Channel 4 – up from £100,000 per winner last year. The initiative aims to identify and empower four businesses ready to scale and grow […]

September 30, 2024

Evolution of the Black Quarterback on Prime Video

Prime Video has announced a September 24th premiere date for Evolution of the Black Quarterback. The docu-series will premiere exclusively on the streaming platform in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. From SMAC Productions, Evolution of the Black Quarterback is a three-part series that follows retired NFL Pro Bowl quarterback Michael Vick as he travels across […]

September 3, 2024

Report: CTV enabling brands to connect with Black Americans

LG Ad Solutions, a specialist in connected TV and cross-screen advertising, has released a report titled The Inclusive Screen: Black Americans, based on a survey of nearly 1,500 Black and African American CTV users, the report found that CTV is a pivotal environment for advertisers to connect with Black Americans in personalised and impactful ways. The […]

August 15, 2024

Study: Culturally relevant content key for black audiences

The availability of culturally relevant content plays a major role in which platforms and services Black TV content viewers decide to use, according to Horowitz Research’s annual report, FOCUS Black Volume I: Subscriptions 2024. The report, which tracks the evolution of the pay and free TV, streaming, internet and mobile environment among Black Americans, finds […]

July 10, 2024

Film and TV Charity launches Reel Impact

The Film and TV Charity has launched Reel Impact, its new strategic programme to support mid-senior level Black and Global Majority people working in film, TV, and cinema, as well as Black and Global Majority-led production companies and organisations. Developed from the organisation’s previously announced Impact Partnership Programme, Reel Impact has been co-designed with the […]

May 13, 2024

Lisa from BLACKPINK joins Season 3 of The White Lotus

Lalisa Manobal (Lisa) from BLACKPINK has joined the previously announced cast, including Leslie Bibb, Carrie Coon, Francesca Corney, Nicholas Duvernay, Arnas Fedaravičius, Christian Friedel, Scott Glenn, Walton Goggins, Dom Hetrakul, Sarah Catherine Hook, Jason Isaacs, Julian Kostov, Michelle Monaghan, Sam Nivola, Morgana O’Reilly, Lek Patravadi, Shalini Peiris, Parker Posey, Natasha Rothwell, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Tayme Thapthimthong  […]

February 13, 2024

RedBox adds Mansa Mix, Ultimate Classic Wrestling

Redbox, a Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainmentcompany, has added two new Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) channels to its Free Live TV service in the US. Mansa Mix, the destination for the best in Black culture and entertainment, and Ultimate Classic Wrestling, featuring classic wrestling matches, are now streaming completely free through the Redbox […]

November 15, 2023

Alterior, Beats From Heaven and Food Music & Vibes drop on discovery+

Renowned Director Blitz Bazawule, of The Burial of Kojo, Beyoncé’s Black Is King and the upcoming Warner Bros film The Color Purple, celebrated three young, emerging Black British filmmakers who will debut their short films on discovery+ today as part of Black Britain Unspoken. Part of Warner Bros Discovery Access, the talent development programme for […]

October 6, 2023