BET announced the hire of the former Netflix executive this week. What We Know: As the new general manager of BET+, Griffin “will oversee business […]
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Warner Media taking Netflix shows ahead of 2020 launch
Warner Media is launching it’s own streaming service that will take Friends off of Netflix. What We Know: HBO Max is Warner Media’s new streaming […]
Tia Mowry has a Netflix Comedy, Family Reunion, with All-Black Writers Room
Netflix will have its first African-American family sitcom with the show, “Family Reunion.” What We Know: The show features Tia Mowry, who starred in “Sister […]
Netflix acquires rights to Cyntoia Brown documentary
Netflix announced it acquired the rights to the Cyntoia Brown story on Monday. What We Know: The feature will draw from the 2011 documentary Me Facing […]
Barack and Michelle Obama to release first Netflix project, ‘American Factory’
The Obama’s first project, American Factory, will make it’s debut on August 21, under their multi-year production deal with Netflix. What We Know: American Factory, […]
‘On My Block’ cast seeking raises
Four cast members of the hit show “On My Block,” are demanding a raise before their third season. What We Know: Sierra Capri, Brett Gray, […]
Ex-NYPD officer who made Central Park Five Arrests says he was ‘Shocked’ by Netflix Series
An ex-NYPD officer who was involved in making arrests in the Central Park Five, now known as the Exonerated Five, case says he was ‘shocked’ […]
Linda Fairstein, Central Park Five Prosecutor, Criticizes ‘When They See us’ in Op-Ed
The former Central Park Five prosecutor, Linda Fairstein, wrote an Op-ed claiming ‘When They See Us’ is false and overdramatized. What We Know: On June […]
Spike Lee encourages Hollywood studios to leave Georgia
Spike Lee insist that all Hollywood production companies leave Georgia over “heartbeat” bill. What We Know: In May, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed a “heartbeat” […]
Beyonce’s 2000s Hip Hopera “Carmen” to be Featured by Netflix
Beyoncé’s 2000s classic “Carmen” will be featured on Netflix for the month of June. What We Know… The feature of “Carmen” is part of Netflix […]