James DuBose Unveils New Streaming Platform ‘In The Black Network’ Set to Launch October 2
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ames DuBose, Executive-Producer and FOX SOUL General Manager is set to launch his own AVOD platform, IN THE BLACK NETWORK. The new streaming service aims to highlight Black voices, including original and relatable stories for all audiences. The new network will stream an extensive collection of free entertainment content on a dedicated app available on iOS, Android devices, Apple TV, YouTube, and Samsung media players beginning October 2, 2023, with more distribution partners to follow. Viewers from all backgrounds will enjoy multi-genre content from Black creators, including sports, music, scripted, drama, talk, kids/family, and feature films.
DuBose has partnered with numerous content companies to offer expansive programming, including Pocket.Watch, a digital-first kids and family studio; Black Waterhorse, a veteran distributor of Black Indie films; Maverick Entertainment, a leading distributor and producer of niche, independent, and Black Cinema content, along with some of FOX SOUL’s licensed library shows. Some content available at launch includes: POCKET.WATCH (Kids/Family Entertain ment) • “Ryan’s World Specials” — Starring Ryan from Ryan’s World with over 77 billion views on his content, the series features Ryan, Gus the Gummy Gator, Combo Panda, and the whole Ryan’s World gang. Enjoy adventures as they explore the world through play, fun challenges and perform kid-friendly science experiments. • “Onyx Family Ultimate Mishmash” — Best known on YouTube for their scary-fun series, follow the talented and hilarious Onyx kids and their fun-loving parents as they sing, compete in challenges and investigate mysterious occurrences. • “Onyx Monster Mysteries” — With great compassion and super cool gadgets, the brave Onyx Family works to save the planet’s most endangered species — monsters. This animated comedy adventure, loaded with original Onyx songs, proves how a family that works, plays, and lives together can learn to love one another a little more too. • “Onyx Family Dinner” — Take a seat at the table with YouTube’s #1 African-American family and dive into topics like politics in sports and mental health. Special guests, including Jemele Hill and Emmanuel Acho, pull up a chair to add more insight. • “Kamdenboy & Kyraboo Ultimate Mishmash” — The dynamic sibling duo uses imagination and play to conquer the world!
With a little help from KB Mom and KB Dad, Kamdenboy and Kyraboo find the fun in challenges, skits, pretend play, and more. FOX SOUL’S LICENSED LIBRARY • “Brutally Honest with Jasmine Brand” — An award-winning journalist, host, and personality Jasmine Brand takes center stage with the biggest names in Hollywood. Brutally Honest features interviews with your favorite celebrities sharing their honest truths on life, career, and their journey. • “Worth a Conversation with Jeezy” — Hosted by Jay “Jeezy” Jenkins, the series gives the audience an up close and personal viewpoint into the life and minds of some of the most iconic people to advance the culture. • “The Score” — Malik Davis, the “Gordon Ramsey” of credit, is here to even the score financially as he talks and walks his guests through their financial & personal woes. “The Score” is a new, provocative podcast dealing with the uncomfortable topic of money in the African American community. • “Cheministry” — CheMinistry is a relationship platform created to bridge the gap between purpose-driven men and women who desire to progressively move their love life to the next level. • “Kitchen Talk with Maino” — Kitchen Talk is Maino’s way of providing a vibe for his friends’ while having intriguing and thought-provoking conversations about everyday life. It is not a Love Show or a Cooking Show; it’s just Maino’s kitchen. • “Crockett’s Corner with Ray Crockett” — Hosted by Former NFL player and sports commentator Ray Crockett and on-air television personality, sports host and emcee Ro Parish, the talk show will dive deep into a world of elitism, competition, sports history, and money making moves in an unmatched interview style. From big named players to underrated CEOs, Ray and Ro will tackle topics like mental health and intellect with featured guests.
