Bob johnson launches the urban movie channel july 26, 2015 robert l. Urban movie channel, which was the smaller of the two services when rlj entertainment decided earlier this year to start reporting combined subscriber data, focuses on africanamerican film. He is the coowner of the wildly popular soap operathemed website. Johnson, chairman of rlj entertainment and the founder of bet, has announced the launch of urban movie channel umc, the first subscription. This week amc networks closed on their deal to buy rober johnson rlj entertainment the parent company behind subscription services. Headquartered in silver spring, maryland, tv ones programming targets african american adults with a broad mix of original lifestyle and entertainmentoriented series, documentaries, movies, concert performances and reruns of sitcoms from the 1970s through the 2000s. Traci otey blunt named president of rljs urban movie channel. The companys proprietary digital channel will feature urbanthemed movies as an alternative to conventional subscriptionbased channels. This modal can be closed by pressing the escape key or activating the close button.
Umc urban movie channel is now available on roku nasdaq. Bob johnsons rlj entertainment launches urban movie. Umc was launched in 2014 by rlj entertainment chairman and bet channel founder robert johnson. Amc already had a part ownership of rlj entertainment with a 30. Bet founder launching urban movie channel hollywood reporter.
Umc urban movie channel is now available on roku multichannel. Johnson is the founder and chairman of the rlj companies, an innovative business network that owns and holds interests in. Acorn tv and umc urban movie channel now available on youtube tv. Johnson is the founder and chairman of the rlj companies, an innovative business network that owns and holds interests in businesses operating in hotel real estate, private equity, consumer financial services, asset management, automobile dealerships, sports and entertainment. Jamey giddens is an awardwinning writer, producer, entertainment journalist, publicist, and podcast personality. Johnson, chairman of rlj entertainment and founder of black entertainment television bet, urban movie channel umc is the first subscription streaming service created for african american and urban audiences in north america that features quality urban content and showcases feature films, documentaries, original series. Aspire is the culturallyrich destination for stories about todays interests, attitudes and values, where you can share in and enjoy the experience of how we live, eat, shop, play and dream.
Bob johnsons rlj entertainment launches urban movie channel. The subscription streaming service is the first premium svod channel created for african american and urban audiences. We typically list owners if they own more than one television channel all others are independently owned. Rlj entertainments umc urban movie channel launches on. Umc urban movie channel nabs exclusive svod rights for owns black love docuseries. This week amc networks closed on their deal to buy rober johnson rlj entertainment the parent company behind subscription services acorn tv and the urban movie channel. Rlj entertainments subscriptionbased digital channel will feature dramas, docs, comedies and stage plays rlj entertainment, created by bet founder robert l. Umc urban movie channel nabs exclusive svod rights for owns black love docuseries episodes begin streaming february 2, 2018.
Nov 02, 2018 this week amc networks closed on their deal to buy rober johnson rlj entertainment the parent company behind subscription services acorn tv and the urban movie channel. 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, standup comedy, and other exclusive content for african american and urban audiences. As a subscriber, you can access umc from your tablet, phone, and. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. I am excited to announce tracis appointment as umc president. Urban view africanamerican talk siriusxm urban view. Africa magic, which started off as single channel of the same name, is a brand owned by mnet and now comprises seven channels. We help you connect over shared experiences, from big dreams to those feel good moments in everyday life. Currently, urban one owns and operates 57 broadcast stations located in 15 urban markets in the u. Johnson, is launching the urban movie channel digital subscription vod channel, with a mix of comedy, drama, horror and documentary titles. Master ps i got the hook up 2 acquired by umc urban. Image, one village, acacia, athena, and madacy brands. Rlje is a premium digital channel company serving distinct audiences primarily through its popular ott branded channels, acorn tv british tv and umc urban movie channel, which have rapidly grown through development, acquisition, and distribution of its exclusive rights to a large library of international and british dramas. Africa magic is a collection of pay tv entertainment channels that focus on african programming, most popularly nigerian series and movies.
Tv one is an american basic cable network owned by urban one, having acquired comcasts stake in the tv network in 2015. This subscription streaming site is dedicated to urban movie lovers. Umc urban movie channel nabs exclusive svod rights for. Johnson, is launching the urban movie channel digital subscription vod channel, with a mix of comedy, drama, horror and. It is programmed with african americanskewing films, series and factual content. Umc also exclusively premieres new romantic comedy, couples night. Aug 22, 2019 a privatelyowned subsidiary of amc networks, rlj entertainment, inc. New titles added weekly include live standup specials like martin lawrence presents. Traci otey blunt named president of rlj entertainments. Traci otey blunt will oversee the urban movie channel after being named president of the us streaming service. Urban movie channel umc is an overthetop svod service operated by the amc networks. Johnson, chairman of rlj entertainment and founder of black. Nov 05, 2014 rlj entertainments subscriptionbased digital channel will feature dramas, docs, comedies and stage plays rlj entertainment, created by bet founder robert l. Rlj entertainments umc, urban movie channel, launches on.
Headquartered in silver spring, maryland, tv ones programming targets african. Joe madison the black eagle is a recognized human and civil rights activist, african slavery abolitionist, tv commentator, columnist, lecturer, labor and corporate spokesman, musician, athlete and member of the naacps national board of directors, for which he helped register one million new voters. His, hers and the truth acquired by umc urban movie channel following. Download umc on your favorite apple and android mobile devices or stream on roku or amazon prime video channels. Umc urban movie channel is the first and largest subscription streaming service dedicated to black film and television from amc networks privatelyowned subsidiary, rlj. About umc urban movie channel umc urban movie channel is the first and largest subscription streaming service dedicated to black film and television from amc networks privately. Apr 20, 2017 with its popular ott branded channels, acorn tv british tv and umc urban movie channel, rlje targets distinct, premium audiences and urban niche audiences. The worst subscription ever do not do it the movies are low budget it and poor quality and there is no where you can cancel your subscription you are literally locked in i called customer service. Urban movie channel will acquire over 40 hours of starz digital content, including productions starring dave chappelle, martin lawrence, and cuba gooding jr. Johnson, chairman of rlj entertainment, has upped traci otey blunt to president of urban movie channel, a subscriptionbased streaming service created for african american and. Rlj entertainment announces launch of umc urban movie.
Umc urban movie channel nabs exclusive svod rights for own. Urban one also owns tv one, radio one, reach media, ione digital, r1 digital, one solution and one. Currently, urban one owns and operates 54 broadcast stations located in 15 urban markets in the u. Digital channels, which includes overthetop services acorn tv british tv and the urban movie channel, grew paying subscribers 49. Urban movie channel umc now available on 4th generation apple tv. Johnson, chairman of rlj entertainment and founder of black entertainment television bet, urban movie channel umc is the first subscription. Traci otey blunt named president of rlj entertainments urban. Oprah winfrey network last summer, umc urban movie channel, the first premium subscription streaming service created for fans of african american and urban content, is excited to announce that it has acquired exclusive svod rights for the popular docuseries, black love. Umc urban movie channel nabs exclusive svod rights for own s black love docuseries episodes begin streaming february 2, 2018. Umc urban movie channel acquires over 40 hours of premium. Umc urban movie channel is a premium subscriptionbased streaming service exclusive to rlj entertainment, inc. Urban movie channel launches on comcasts xfinity tv.
Prnewswire umc urban movie channel, a premium subscriptionbased video streaming service exclusive to rlj entertainment nasdaq. Rlj entertainment, created by bet founder robert l. Rlje owns all rights to the hit uk mystery series foyles war and is developing new programs. Apr 03, 2018 umc urban movie channel is a premium subscriptionbased streaming service exclusive to rlj entertainment, inc.
Aug 22, 2019 about umc urban movie channel umc urban movie channel is the first and largest subscription streaming service dedicated to black film and television from amc networks privatelyowned. Giddens cowrote the first season of urban movie channel s breakout summer hit dramedy the rich and the ruthless. Johnson, chairman of rlj entertainment and founder of. Rlje and founder of black entertainment television bet, urban movie channel umc is.
Urban movie channel umc, the first video on demand service svod created specifically for african american and urban audiences, will now be available to comcasts xfinity tv customers. Bob johnson launches the urban movie channel bcnn1. Acorn tv and umc urban movie channel now available on. The movie channel tmc is an american premium network that is owned by showtime networks, a subsidiary of viacomcbs under its domestic networks unit. Traci otey blunt named president of rljes urban movie. With its popular ott branded channels, acorn tv british tv and umc urban movie channel, rlje targets distinct, premium audiences and urban niche audiences. Bob johnson launches the urban movie channel bcnn1 black. Acorn tv and urban movie channel continue strong u.
Joe madison the black eagle is a recognized human and civil rights activist, african slavery abolitionist, tv commentator, columnist, lecturer, labor and corporate spokesman, musician, athlete and member. This deal was first announced back in july but only officially closed this week. Johnson, is launching the urban movie channel, it was announced wednesday morning. It has expanded into familyfriendly original movies, series, and specials. Nov, 2018 jamey giddens is an awardwinning writer, producer, entertainment journalist, publicist, and podcast personality. Umc also exclusively premieres new romantic comedy, couples.
Johnson, chairman of rlj entertainment and founder of black entertainment television bet today announced they have acquired a multiyear license of over 40. Umc urban movie channel now available for download on. The urban movie channel offers an ever expanding library of films, comedy specials, stage plays, and documentaries targeting the urban market. Videos you watch may be added to the tvs watch history and influence tv recommendations. Mc urban movie channel, a premium subscriptionbased video streaming service exclusive to rlj entertainment rlje created by robert l. Urban movie channel umc now available on 4th generation. Mar 09, 2015 umc urban movie channel is now available on roku. Urban one is the largest africanamerican owned broadcasting media company and the largest radio broadcaster targeting africanamerican and urban listeners. Urban movie channel umc, the first subscription video on demand service svod created for african american and urban audiences, is now available to comcasts xfinity tv customers across the. As of february 2015, tv one is available to approximately 57 million pay television households in the united s. Johnson, chairman of rlj entertainment and founder of black entertainment television bet, urban movie channel umc is the first subscription streaming service. 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.
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