“My Friend T” is one of several family-friendly shows available on the new streaming platform Blkfam. (Courtesy photo)
The Africa Channel, a cable television and streaming channel offering entertainment, education and lifestyle programming, will collaborate on content with Whoopi Goldberg-backed streaming service Blkfam, the two companies announced on Monday.
As part of the partnership, the Africa Channel will debut a programming block on its cable channel dubbed “Blkfam on Tac” that will showcase select content from the free streaming service that launched in mid-February.
Later this year, The Africa Channel’s streaming platform, Demand Africa, will offer a dedicated content hub for Blkfam TV series and films, the companies affirmed.
“Blkfam is filling a vital need for Black families who deserve a platform through which they can see themselves and their culture reflected through wonderful programming that is curated for family viewing,” Larry Adams, the founder and CEO of Blkfam,...
The Africa Channel, a cable television and streaming channel offering entertainment, education and lifestyle programming, will collaborate on content with Whoopi Goldberg-backed streaming service Blkfam, the two companies announced on Monday.
As part of the partnership, the Africa Channel will debut a programming block on its cable channel dubbed “Blkfam on Tac” that will showcase select content from the free streaming service that launched in mid-February.
Later this year, The Africa Channel’s streaming platform, Demand Africa, will offer a dedicated content hub for Blkfam TV series and films, the companies affirmed.
“Blkfam is filling a vital need for Black families who deserve a platform through which they can see themselves and their culture reflected through wonderful programming that is curated for family viewing,” Larry Adams, the founder and CEO of Blkfam,...
- 4/16/2024
- by Matthew Keys
- The Desk
A new streaming service is providing more than 1,000 hours of animated content for its target audience of Black families. The platform’s fitting title is Blkfam, and its lineup of equity partners includes actor Whoopi Goldberg.
Blkfam is a new entrant in the free, ad-supported TV (Fast) industry, which has experienced growth as consumers have looked to cut down on the number of subscriptions they pay for. A press release from the company describes it as “the first and only Black-owned, Black-focused family streaming platform,” and its launch library includes 20 syndicated series, 1000+ hours of animation content, and hundreds of hours of music content.
With its breadth of programming, Blkfam is responding to a desire for more Black-led family content on digital platforms. YouTube channels like Gracie’s Corner and Doggyland have thrived by providing Black families with good-natured, educational videos that can otherwise be hard to find amid a sea...
Blkfam is a new entrant in the free, ad-supported TV (Fast) industry, which has experienced growth as consumers have looked to cut down on the number of subscriptions they pay for. A press release from the company describes it as “the first and only Black-owned, Black-focused family streaming platform,” and its launch library includes 20 syndicated series, 1000+ hours of animation content, and hundreds of hours of music content.
With its breadth of programming, Blkfam is responding to a desire for more Black-led family content on digital platforms. YouTube channels like Gracie’s Corner and Doggyland have thrived by providing Black families with good-natured, educational videos that can otherwise be hard to find amid a sea...
- 2/27/2024
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
“My Friend T” is one of several family-friendly shows available on the new streaming platform Blkfam. (Courtesy photo)
A new streaming service has debuted that offers free access to family-friendly, Black-strong television shows and movies.
The service, called Blkfam, markets itself as the first Black-owned, family-focused streaming platform, with its content available for free and supported through short advertising breaks.
At launch, Blkfam offers more than 1,000 hours of TV shows and movies, with titles like “My Friend T,” “Sprinkled with Sweetness,” “Faith McGrace: The Super Saint,” “Five Monkeys, “12th Street Disciples,” “The Last Astronaut” and “Wake Up Kid,” among others.
The service was founded by Larry Adams, a digital media executive, who called comedian Whoopi Goldberg to see if she would be interested in partnering on the project, according to Variety.
“The magic of working with Whoopi Goldberg is, she has a magic bag of ideas,” Adams said in an interview with the trade publication.
A new streaming service has debuted that offers free access to family-friendly, Black-strong television shows and movies.
The service, called Blkfam, markets itself as the first Black-owned, family-focused streaming platform, with its content available for free and supported through short advertising breaks.
At launch, Blkfam offers more than 1,000 hours of TV shows and movies, with titles like “My Friend T,” “Sprinkled with Sweetness,” “Faith McGrace: The Super Saint,” “Five Monkeys, “12th Street Disciples,” “The Last Astronaut” and “Wake Up Kid,” among others.
The service was founded by Larry Adams, a digital media executive, who called comedian Whoopi Goldberg to see if she would be interested in partnering on the project, according to Variety.
“The magic of working with Whoopi Goldberg is, she has a magic bag of ideas,” Adams said in an interview with the trade publication.
- 2/27/2024
- by Matthew Keys
- The Desk
WarnerMedia veteran Larry Adams is the founder of Blkfam, while global superstar Whoopi Goldberg is an equity partner.
Black audiences are consuming media at a higher rate than any other segment in the United States. A recent report published by Nielsen shows that Black viewers spend 81 hours per week consuming media. However, despite those staggering numbers, 68.5% of African American viewers say they feel underrepresented when watching TV. The new streaming service Blkfam, which launches for customers on Monday, Feb. 26, is aiming to address that disparity.
Blkfam is launching with 20+ syndicated series and more than 1,000 hours of new animated content. Ten original live-action titles meant exclusively for Blkfam are also in development. Blkfam will be available on a wide variety of platforms, including Apple TV, Roku, Prime Video Channels, and more. Watch Now Free blackfamtv.com
Blkfam will offer viewers both licensed titles and original programming. The streamer will launch with...
Black audiences are consuming media at a higher rate than any other segment in the United States. A recent report published by Nielsen shows that Black viewers spend 81 hours per week consuming media. However, despite those staggering numbers, 68.5% of African American viewers say they feel underrepresented when watching TV. The new streaming service Blkfam, which launches for customers on Monday, Feb. 26, is aiming to address that disparity.
Blkfam is launching with 20+ syndicated series and more than 1,000 hours of new animated content. Ten original live-action titles meant exclusively for Blkfam are also in development. Blkfam will be available on a wide variety of platforms, including Apple TV, Roku, Prime Video Channels, and more. Watch Now Free blackfamtv.com
Blkfam will offer viewers both licensed titles and original programming. The streamer will launch with...
- 2/26/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Blkfam, a new free, ad-supported streaming service created by digital marketing Larry Adams, launches today with Whoopi Goldberg as an equity partner.
The streamer says it fills a major gap in the market as “the first and only Black-owned, Black-focused family streaming platform.” It starts with a content library of 20+ syndicated series, 1,000+ hours of new animation titles – including dozens of new animated characters of color and diverse gender experiences — and hundreds of hours of original music driven content.
Ten new original live action and animated series are in development to premiere on the platform throughout the year, the streamer said, along with investigative journalism and news, fitness and wellness series, Black history, sitcoms and reality shows, — “all through the lens of the Black experience.”
“Black culture and content is so often stereotyped, siloed or written off – so I wanted to create a platform where my kids and I can be...
The streamer says it fills a major gap in the market as “the first and only Black-owned, Black-focused family streaming platform.” It starts with a content library of 20+ syndicated series, 1,000+ hours of new animation titles – including dozens of new animated characters of color and diverse gender experiences — and hundreds of hours of original music driven content.
Ten new original live action and animated series are in development to premiere on the platform throughout the year, the streamer said, along with investigative journalism and news, fitness and wellness series, Black history, sitcoms and reality shows, — “all through the lens of the Black experience.”
“Black culture and content is so often stereotyped, siloed or written off – so I wanted to create a platform where my kids and I can be...
- 2/26/2024
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
A new streaming service is launching Monday, one with a very specific focus and a very famous investor.
Blkfam, which is targeting Black family audiences, is founded by WarnerMedia veteran Larry Adams, with Whoopi Goldberg on board as an equity investor and a creative force.
“I’m the marketing, distribution, business guy, she’s the creative powerhouse behind this that’s going to make it really magical,” Adams tells The Hollywood Reporter in an interview.
Adams says the idea for Blkfam came while realizing that major streaming services like Netflix and Max were not adequately serving the Black family audience. He recalled scrolling through the Black Voices section of one service and noting that “it was kind of like a grab bag. It really felt like you have rows and rows of Black voices, but a lot of it wasn’t curated for my family.”
“When I was developing the HBO Max go-to-market strategy,...
Blkfam, which is targeting Black family audiences, is founded by WarnerMedia veteran Larry Adams, with Whoopi Goldberg on board as an equity investor and a creative force.
“I’m the marketing, distribution, business guy, she’s the creative powerhouse behind this that’s going to make it really magical,” Adams tells The Hollywood Reporter in an interview.
Adams says the idea for Blkfam came while realizing that major streaming services like Netflix and Max were not adequately serving the Black family audience. He recalled scrolling through the Black Voices section of one service and noting that “it was kind of like a grab bag. It really felt like you have rows and rows of Black voices, but a lot of it wasn’t curated for my family.”
“When I was developing the HBO Max go-to-market strategy,...
- 2/26/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Whoopi Goldberg, famed Egot and business mogul, is adding another entry to her résumé: streaming entrepreneur.
Goldberg is an equity investor in Blkfam, billed as the first and only Black-owned and Black-focused family streaming platform. The free, ad-supported service launches Feb. 26 across multiple platforms.
At launch, Blkfam’s content library includes more than 20 syndicated series, with over 1,000 hours of animation titles, dozens of animated characters of color and diverse gender experiences, and hundreds of hours of original music-driven content. In addition, the company has 10 original live-action and animated series in development set to premiere on the platform throughout 2024.
Goldberg has signed on as equity partner of New York-based Blkfam alongside Tom Leonardis, president of Goldberg’s Whoop Inc. production company, and she will steer the creative development of exclusive programming projects for the platform.
Blkfam was founded by digital media veteran Larry Adams (pictured above), who last year called Goldberg...
Goldberg is an equity investor in Blkfam, billed as the first and only Black-owned and Black-focused family streaming platform. The free, ad-supported service launches Feb. 26 across multiple platforms.
At launch, Blkfam’s content library includes more than 20 syndicated series, with over 1,000 hours of animation titles, dozens of animated characters of color and diverse gender experiences, and hundreds of hours of original music-driven content. In addition, the company has 10 original live-action and animated series in development set to premiere on the platform throughout 2024.
Goldberg has signed on as equity partner of New York-based Blkfam alongside Tom Leonardis, president of Goldberg’s Whoop Inc. production company, and she will steer the creative development of exclusive programming projects for the platform.
Blkfam was founded by digital media veteran Larry Adams (pictured above), who last year called Goldberg...
- 2/26/2024
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
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