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Allblk (formally 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 2015.[2][3]

Allblk
Type of site
VOD streaming service
Available inEnglish
Headquarters
United States
Area servedUnited States
OwnerAMC Networks
Key peopleRobert L. Johnson (founder)
Traci Otey (president)[1]
URLallblk.tv
Launched2015

UMC features original urban-themed movies and television series. The channel's library including live stand-up performances by Kevin Hart, Jamie Foxx and Charlie Murphy; documentary films, reality series and stage plays for African American and urban audiences.[4]

On January 6, 2021, Urban Movie Channel relaunched as Allblk.[5]

Original programming

Drama
Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length Status
5th Ward The Series Drama March 2, 2018 2 seasons, 12 episodes 40–65 min. Pending
Craig Ross Jr.'s Monogamy[6] Drama May 4, 2018 2 seasons, 12 episodes 30–41 min. Renewed
Bronx SIU Action/Drama/Thriller July 18, 2018 2 seasons, 14 episodes 29–55 min. Pending
40 and Single[7] Drama/Romance October 10, 2018 1 season, 6 episodes 49–61 min. Ended
Jacqueline and Jilly Drama December 5, 2018 1 season, 6 episodes 22 min. Pending
A House Divided[8] Soap opera July 18, 2019 3 seasons, 18 episodes 34-51 min. Pending
Stuck With You[9] Drama February 12, 2020 1 season, 6 episodes 35-41 min. Pending
Double Cross Crime drama May 12, 2020 2 seasons, 12 episodes 30-42 min. Pending
Terror Lake Drive[10] Drama/Thriller July 19, 2020 1 season, 6 episodes 25-39 min. Miniseries

Comedy
Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length Status
The Rich and the Ruthless Comedy/Satire July 28, 2017 3 seasons, 18 episodes 18–31 min. Pending
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[11][12] Comedy November 11, 2020 1 season, 6 episodes 24–26 min. Pending

Docuseries
Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length Status
Naked Hustle Docu-series August 1, 2018 1 season, 6 episodes 26–29 min. Ended
Beyond the Pole Docu-series January 2, 2019 1 season, 7 episodes 28–59 min. Pending
Behind Her Faith Docu-series March 25, 2020 1 season, 4 episodes 23–25 min. Pending
A Closer Look[13] Docu-series November 4, 2020 1 season, 2 episodes 54–57 min. Season 1 ongoing

Reality
Title Genre Premiere Seasons Runtime Status
Trash vs Treasure Reality July 15, 2018 1 season, 3 episodes 42–50 min. Pending

Stand-up comedy
Title Premiere Seasons Runtime Status
Comedy Underground December 31, 2013 2 seasons, 8 episodes 31–70 min. Ended

Upcoming series

Comedy
Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length
Millennials[14] Comedy February 25, 2021 TBA TBA

References
  1. "Traci Otey Blunt Named President of RLJ Entertainment's Urban Movie Channel". BlackNews.com. February 15, 2017.
  2. "BET Founder Launching Urban Movie Channel". The Hollywood Reporter.
  3. "BET Founder, Robert L. Johnson, Launches UMC - the Urban Movie Channel". NALIP.
  4. "BET Founder Bob Johnson's SVOD Service, Urban Movie Channel, Now Available on iOS (7-Day Free Trial)". shadowandact.com.
  5. "Video: ALLBLK - Stream Where You're Celebrated" (Press release). ALLBLK. January 6, 2021 – via The Futon Critic.
  6. "UMC (Urban Movie Channel) Greenlights Second Season of Top-Rated Original Series "Craig Ross Jr.'s Monogamy"". PR Newswire (Press release). RLJ Entertainment. March 29, 2019.
  7. Matsumoto, Neil (October 12, 2018). "EVA1 captures UMC TV series "40 and Single"". Panasonic.
  8. Yang, Rachel (March 28, 2019). "UMC Sets New Drama 'A House Divided,' 'Craig Ross Jr.'s Monogamy' Season 2". Variety.
  9. "Trailer To New UMC Series Stuck On You Starring Tammy Townsend & Timon Kyle Durrett". Blackfilm. February 11, 2020.
  10. "Video: "Terror Lake Drive" - Official Trailer - UMC Original Limited Series" (Press release). UMC. November 18, 2020 – via The Futon Critic.
  11. White, Peter (August 24, 2020). "AMC Networks-Backed UMC Orders Male Dating Drama From Newcomer Trell Woodberry". Deadline Hollywood.
  12. "Video: "For the Love of Jason" - Official Trailer - UMC Original Series" (Press release). UMC. November 12, 2020 – via The Futon Critic.
  13. "Video: "A Closer Look" with Ralph Tresvant - Official Trailer (HD) - UMC" (Press release). UMC. October 29, 2020 – via The Futon Critic.
  14. "Light-Hearted Original Comedy Series "Millennials" to Premiere Thursday, February 25 on AMC Networks' Newly-Rebranded Streamer ALLBLK" (Press release). Allblk. February 2, 2021 – via The Futon Critic.
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