BET NETWORKS AND TYLER PERRY STUDIOS TO LAUNCH BET+

BET Networks, a unit of Viacom Media Networks (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), and Tyler Perry Studios today unveiled a new joint venture to launch BET+, a premier subscription video-on-demand service focused on the African American audience. Available to consumers this fall, BET+ will feature more than 1,000 hours of premium content including exclusive new original programming and fan-favorite series, movies, and specials from BET Networks, world-renowned creator Tyler Perry, and a host of leading African American content creators. 

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Revolt Enters COMEDY Game With New Comedy Series :: Funny AF ::

REVOLT, the Hip Hop culture-oriented digital cable television network founded by Sean “Diddy” Combs,is continuing to boldly reinvent their content wheel with a new stand-up comedy series, candidly titled Funny AF, debuting Wednesday, July 10th at 10p ET. After years of giving a platform to the next big names in music & film, REVOLT is now entering the comedy game.

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OWN Celebrates Premiere of “Ambitions” in Atlanta

Last night, OWN celebrated the premiere of its new drama series “Ambitions<http://www.oprah.com/app/ambitions.html>,” from Will Packer Productions, at a splashy Atlanta screening and party at The Gathering Spot. Attending from the cast were Robin Givens, Essence Atkins, Brian White, Kendrick Cross, Brely Evans, Erica Page and Mara Hall. Also in attendance were OWN president Tina Perry, executive producer Will Packer, show creator Jamey Giddens, executive producer Sheila Ducksworth, line producer Dianne Ashford and Will Packer Media president Alix Baudin.

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Bryan ‘Birdman’ Williams And Benny Boom Team To Produce Nigerian Immigrant Drama ‘Tazmanian Devil’

Music industry icons turned feature filmmakers,  Bryan “Birdman” Williams of Cash Money Films and Benny Boom of Groundwurk Studios are teaming as executive producers on Solomon OnitaJr.’s Nigerian immigrant drama, Tazmanian Devil.  Boom’s Groundwurk Studios and Williams’ Cash Money Films are providing the necessary financing to market and distribute the indie.  Principal photography wrapped earlier in the year and currently the film is in post production.

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2019 “BET AWARDS” TO RECOGNIZE TYLER PERRY WITH THE ULTIMATE ICON AWARD

TodayBET Networks announces Tyler Perry will be honored with the Ultimate Icon Award at the 19th annual “BET Awards.” The entertainment powerhouse and business mogul will be presented with the Ultimate Icon Award for his continued cultural impact in entertainment. The 2019 “BET Awards” will air LIVE on Sunday, June 23 at 8pm ETfrom the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, CA on BET.

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