Mara Brock Akil Inks Overall Deal With Netflix As Streamer Sets Premiere Date For Her Series ‘Girlfriends’

Mara Brock Akil, the prolific creator/showrunner behind such series as Girlfriends, The Game and Being Mary Jane, has signed a multi-year overall deal with Netflix to create new original content. The deal comes just ahead of the September 11 release date of her popular series Girlfriends on Netflix, marking the series’ 20th anniversary. “We are thrilled to welcome Mara Brock Akil to Netflix,” said Channing Dungey, VP Original Series, Netflix. “Her signature … Continue reading Mara Brock Akil Inks Overall Deal With Netflix As Streamer Sets Premiere Date For Her Series ‘Girlfriends’

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‘Black Lightning’ Adds Erika Alexander For S2

This should be interesting. I’ve loved every character she has played on television. ~ Vida The second season of Black Lightning on the CW will feature Erika Alexander, the versatile actress, writer and producer best known for playing Cousin Pam on The Cosby Show and as Maxine Shaw on Living Single. Warner Bros Television said Thursday that Alexander will appear in three episodes of Black Lightning as Perenna, … Continue reading ‘Black Lightning’ Adds Erika Alexander For S2

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Robert Townsend And Bill Duke Join ‘Black Lightning’ S2

It is so exciting seeing them on this show. YES, Black Lightning is back! ~ Vida Hollywood vets from in front of and behind the camera have joined the second season of Black Lightning. Bill Duke and Robert Townsend will appear in multiple episodes of the sophomore season of the DC Comics superhero drama. They join another previously announced recurring cast member, Erika Alexander. Bill Duke … Continue reading Robert Townsend And Bill Duke Join ‘Black Lightning’ S2

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Black Lightning | Official Trailer (2017)

Can’t wait for this to come to the CW. Who is Black Lightning? See details here. Synopsis Jefferson Pierce is a man wrestling with a secret. Nine years ago, Pierce was gifted with the superhuman power to harness and control electricity, which he used to keep his hometown streets safe as the masked vigilante Black Lightning. However, after too many nights with his life and … Continue reading Black Lightning | Official Trailer (2017)

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