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December 20, 2024

ONYX COLLECTIVE PRESENTS WINTER PREMIERE DATES AND FIRST LOOKS FOR DOCUMENTARY FILM ‘SLY LIVES! (AKA THE BURDEN OF BLACK GENIUS)’ AND NEW COMEDY SERIES ‘DELI BOYS’

Onyx Collective announces the winter 2025 programming slate for the highly anticipated documentary film “SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)” and the half-hour comedy series “Deli Boys” from 20th Television. Original Documentary “SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)” premieres Thursday, Feb. 13, on Hulu. First-look teaser: HERE | Photo: HERE From the creatives behind Onyx Collective’s Academy®, BAFTA and Independent Spirit Award-winning documentary “Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised),” director Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, producer Joseph Patel and editor Josh Pearson. The film features notable guests such as Andre 3000, D’Angelo, Chaka Khan, Q-Tip, Nile Rogers, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, George Clinton, Ruth Copeland and Clive Davis. Additional guests include those closest to Sly, including his band members Jerry Martini, Greg Errico, Larry Graham and Cynthia Robinson and family Sylvette Phunne Robinson, Novena Carmel and Sylvester Stewart Jr.

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February 9, 2024

Onyx Collective Signs Multiyear First-Look Deal With ‘The House of Flowers’ Creator Manolo Caro and Woo Films

Onyx Collective continues to expand its slate of premium programming for Hulu by announcing a multiyear first-look deal with writer, director and producer Manolo Caro and Woo Films’ co-founders Rafael Ley and Maria Jose Cordova. Under the terms of the agreement, Caro, Ley, and Cordova will develop new projects for Onyx Collective. “Manolo Caro is in a rare class of storytellers who blend heart and humor to reveal the essence of what makes us all human,” said Tara Duncan, president, Onyx Collective. “He is a proven hit maker, and we’re excited to bring his universal stories to the Hulu audience.” “Joining the creative voices at Onyx is not only a commitment to my artistic mission but a critical reflection of my own identity,” says Caro. “I want to tell stories through my particular vision and pop lens and create content that allows me to share with the world what my culture is and what has driven me all the way here.” Caro and Woo Films join an extensive roster of prolific creatives br

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May 16, 2023

Onyx Collective and Channel 4 Announce Straight-to-Series Pickup of ‘Queenie,’ From Further South Productions in Association With Lionsgate TV

Onyx Collective and Channel 4 have announced the straight-to-series pickup of the drama “Queenie” from Further South Productions in association with Lionsgate TV. “Queenie” will be available on Channel 4 in the U.K. and the Republic of Ireland and will stream exclusively on Hulu in the U.S., Star+ in Latin America, and Disney+ in all other territories. The eight-episode series stars Dionne Brown as Queenie, Samuel Adewunmi as Frank, and Bellah as Kyazike. Logline: Queenie Jenkins is a 25-year-old Jamaican British woman living in south London, straddling two cultures and slotting neatly into neither. After a messy breakup with her long-term boyfriend, Queenie seeks comfort in all the wrong places and begins to realize she has to face the past head-on before she can rebuild. The series is based on the best-selling novel by Candice Carty-Williams. Created by Candice Carty-Williams, “Queenie” is executive produced by Carty-Williams, who will also serve as showrunner. Non-writing executive

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May 11, 2023

Onyx Collective Announces Series Pickup of ‘Deli Boys’ Comedy Series From 20th Television To Stream on Hulu

Onyx Collective continues to expand its slate for Hulu with the series pickup of comedy “Deli Boys” from 20th Television, starring Asif Ali as Mir, Saagar Shaikh as Raj, Alfie Fuller as Prairie, Brian George as Ahmad, and Poorna Jagannathan as Lucky. “Deli Boys” will stream exclusively on Hulu in the U.S., Star+ in Latin America, and Disney+ in all other territories. The half-hour, 10-episode series was created by Abdullah Saeed and developed by Jenni Konner and Nora Silver under Jenni Konner Productions. Michelle Nader, who also serves as showrunner, is an executive producer alongside Saeed, Konner and Silver. Nisha Ganatra is executive producer and director on the pilot, with Vali Chandrasekaran as a non-writing executive producer on the pilot. Logline: When their convenience store-magnate father suddenly dies, a pair of pampered Pakistani American brothers lose everything and are forced to reckon with their Baba’s secret life of crime as they attempt to take up his mantle in the un

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February 23, 2023

Onyx Collective Announces Cast for Hulu Comedy Series ‘How To Die Alone’ From Natasha Rothwell and ABC Signature

Onyx Collective announces cast for Hulu Original Comedy series “How to Die Alone” with series regular stars Conrad Ricamora as Rory, KeiLyn Durrel Jones as Terrance and Jocko Sims as Alex, alongside Natasha Rothwell as Melissa, and recurring guest star Bashir Salahuddin as Brian. Onyx Collective previously announced the eight-episode, half-hour Hulu Original comedy from ABC Signature with Emmy®-nominated Natasha Rothwell (“The White Lotus,” “Insecure”) to star, write and co-showrun via her overall deal with ABC Signature and Onyx Collective under the banner of her company, Big Hattie Productions. Natasha Rothwell and Vera Santamaria (“PEN15”) serve as co-showrunners and executive producers. Desiree Akhavan (“The Bisexual”) and Jude Weng (“Only Murders in the Building”) serve as executive producers. “How to Die Alone” follows Melissa (Rothwell), a fat, Black neurotic who’s never been in love. After a comical brush with death, she refuses to settle for anything less than the life she w

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January 21, 2023

News and Announcements From Sundance: Onyx Collective Continues To Expand Its Slate for Hulu

Onyx Collective continues to expand its slate of premium programming for Hulu. The brand, which focuses on creators of color and underrepresented voices, made several announcements from their Sundance Film Festival panel today: Documentary film pick up of “Anthem” from Proximity Media and This Machine, Onyx Collective in development on scripted drama series “Sheba” from Proximity Media, documentary feature film acquisition of “Untitled Sly Stone” (working title) from Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, and Onyx Collective pens overall deal with Academy Award®, BAFTA and Independent Spirit Award-winning filmmaker Joseph Patel. Additional details on all announcements are below. Onyx Collective Picks Up Documentary Film ‘Anthem,’ From Proximity Media and This Machine Directed by Peter Nicks, ‘Anthem’ Follows Acclaimed Composer Kris Bowers and GRAMMY®-Winning Music Producer Dahi as They Take on a Musical Journey Traveling Across America in a Bold Experiment To Reimagine America’s National Anthe

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November 17, 2022

Onyx Collective Orders Comedy Series ‘How to Die Alone’ From Natasha Rothwell

The eight-episode, half-hour comedy is a Hulu Original and comes from ABC Signature and Onyx Collective. Natasha Rothwell (“The White Lotus,” “Insecure”) to star, write and co-showrun via her overall deal with ABC Signature and Onyx Collective under the banner of her company, Big Hattie Productions. Natasha Rothwell and Vera Santamaria (“PEN15”) serve as co-showrunners and executive producers. Desiree Akhavan (“The Bisexual”) serves as executive producer. “How to Die Alone” follows Melissa (Rothwell), a fat, Black neurotic who’s never been in love. After a comical brush with death, she refuses to settle for anything less than the life she wants, catapulting her on a journey to becoming “100% that bitch” in real life by any means necessary. Natasha Rothwell was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series for Mike White’s critically acclaimed series “White Lotus,” which also won the 2022 Primetime Emmy® Award for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series.

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August 4, 2022

Disney’s Onyx Collective Presents Upcoming Original Series ‘The Hair Tales’ and ‘Reasonable Doubt’ at the Summer 2022 TCA Press Tour; Greenlights Three Unscripted Series During Their Inaugural TCA Appearance

During today’s inaugural TCA presentation for Disney General Entertainment’s Onyx Collective, President Tara Duncan (who also runs Freeform) spoke passionately about the newly launched brand’s mission of creating culturally specific, wildly entertaining content that connects with global audiences. During her remarks, Duncan announced three new series pickups and an overall deal with Yara Shahidi, a visionary artist, actor, activist, executive producer and longtime member of the Disney family. Onyx Collective and OWN also revealed an Oct. 22 premiere date for their anticipated new docu-series “The Hair Tales,” from executive producers Oprah Winfrey, Tracee Ellis Ross and Michaela angela Davis. “The Hair Tales” will debut with the first two episodes on Hulu and OWN, with two episodes releasing weekly on Hulu and one episode releasing weekly on OWN. The docu-series leads the audience through a revelatory journey of connecting the personal tales of phenomenal Black women to broader so

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June 8, 2022

Onyx Collective Expands Programming Team With Three New Executive Hires

Ashley Holland, Anil Kurian and Janice Park have joined the rapidly expanding Onyx Collective, Disney’s newest content brand designed to curate a slate of premium programming by creators of color and underrepresented voices. Former WME partner Holland is set as senior vice president of Scripted Series, along with seasoned producers Anil Kurian and Janice Park, who will both serve as vice presidents of Scripted Series. All three will report to Tara Duncan, president of Freeform and Onyx Collective. Holland, Kurian and Park will spearhead the development and production of Onyx’s scripted series and specials across all programming categories and formats. The three executives round out Duncan’s existing leadership team, which includes nonfiction programming executives Jacqueline Glover, head of Documentary and Jihan Robinson, vice president of Alternative. “Building an entertainment brand from the ground up requires a special skill set and innate love of storytelling,” stated Duncan. “Ash

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May 13, 2022

Disney’s Onyx Collective Orders Comedy Series ‘Unprisoned,’ Starring Kerry Washington and Delroy Lindo, From ABC Signature

Onyx Collective announced today that it has picked up “Unprisoned” as its first scripted comedy series. From creator Tracy McMillan. The eight-episode series is produced by ABC Signature and will be streamed exclusively on Hulu in the U.S., Star+ in Latin America and Disney+ in all other territories. Inspired by McMillan’s life, “Unprisoned” is a half-hour comedy about a messy but perfectionist relationship therapist and single mom whose life is turned right-side-up when her dad gets out of prison and moves in with her and her teenage son. Star and executive producer Kerry Washington (“Little Fires Everywhere,” “Scandal”) plays Paige Alexander, a marriage and family therapist and mom to 16-year-old Finn. Washington will produce along with executive producer Pilar Savone through their Simpson Street production company. Simpson Street is currently producing Onyx Collective’s legal drama “Reasonable Doubt” from ABC Signature. Delroy Lindo (“Da 5 Bloods”) executive produces and star

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ONYX COLLECTIVE PRESENTS WINTER PREMIERE DATES AND FIRST LOOKS FOR DOCUMENTARY FILM ‘SLY LIVES! (AKA THE BURDEN OF BLACK GENIUS)’ AND NEW COMEDY SERIES ‘DELI BOYS’

Onyx Collective Signs Multiyear First-Look Deal With ‘The House of Flowers’ Creator Manolo Caro and Woo Films

Onyx Collective and Channel 4 Announce Straight-to-Series Pickup of ‘Queenie,’ From Further South Productions in Association With Lionsgate TV

Onyx Collective Announces Series Pickup of ‘Deli Boys’ Comedy Series From 20th Television To Stream on Hulu

Onyx Collective Announces Cast for Hulu Comedy Series ‘How To Die Alone’ From Natasha Rothwell and ABC Signature

News and Announcements From Sundance: Onyx Collective Continues To Expand Its Slate for Hulu

Onyx Collective Orders Comedy Series ‘How to Die Alone’ From Natasha Rothwell

Disney’s Onyx Collective Presents Upcoming Original Series ‘The Hair Tales’ and ‘Reasonable Doubt’ at the Summer 2022 TCA Press Tour; Greenlights Three Unscripted Series During Their Inaugural TCA Appearance

Onyx Collective Expands Programming Team With Three New Executive Hires

Disney’s Onyx Collective Orders Comedy Series ‘Unprisoned,’ Starring Kerry Washington and Delroy Lindo, From ABC Signature

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