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March 8, 2024

Update: Onyx Collective Announces Release Date and Series Contributors for Hulu Docuseries ‘Black Twitter: A People’s History’ From Director Prentice Penny

Click Here for Teaser Click Here for Photos Onyx Collective announces series contributors for the Hulu docuseries “Black Twitter: A People’s History,” including the following: TJ Adeshola (former head of Global Content Partnerships, Twitter) W. Kamau Bell (comedian; director, “We Need to Talk About Cosby”) Dr. André Brock (communications professor; author, “Distributed Blackness: African American Cybercultures”) Rembert Browne (journalist; former director of Product and Community, Twitter) Dr. Meredith Clark (journalism professor; creator, “Archiving Black Twitter”) Kid Fury (TV writer and host, “The Read”) Roxane Gay (author; cultural critic, The New York Times) Jemele Hill (author, journalist) Sam Jay (comedian, writer) Brad Jenkins (former associate director of the White House Office of Public Engagement, 2011-2015) Brandon “Jinx” Jenkins (journalist, host, creative director) Luvvie Ajayi Jones (New York Times bestselling author) Shamika Klassen (researcher, scholar, “Black Twitter

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February 9, 2024

Onyx Collective Presents First Look at Hulu’s ‘Queenie’ From Award-Winning Creator Candice Carty-Williams

Today, Onyx Collective announces the original drama “Queenie,” based on the bestselling novel by Candice Carty-Williams, is set to premiere June 7 on Hulu, with all episodes streaming at once. First-look images can be found HERE. From creator Candice Carty-Williams, the eight-episode series is produced by Further South Productions in association with Lionsgate TV and will stream exclusively on Hulu in the U.S., Channel 4 in the U.K. and the Republic of Ireland, and Disney+ in all other territories. The series stars Dionne Brown as the titular lead role of Queenie, Samuel Adewunmi as Frank, and Bellah as Kyazike, marking the rising R&B singer’s acting debut. 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 base

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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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November 20, 2023

Onyx Collective’s ‘Unprisoned’ Renewed for Season Two on Hulu

Today, Onyx Collective and ABC Signature announced the season two renewal of the original dramedy series “UnPrisoned,” starring and executive produced by Kerry Washington and Delroy Lindo, on Hulu in the U.S., Star+ in Latin America, and Disney+ in all other territories. “UnPrisoned” debuted as Onyx Collective’s most-viewed premiere on Hulu and as the inaugural dramedy series for the brand. Inspired by creator Tracy McMillan’s life, the series follows a messy but perfectionist relationship therapist, social media influencer and single mom, Paige Alexander (Washington), whose life is turned right-side-up when her dad, Edwin Alexander (Lindo), gets out of prison and moves in with her and her teenage son. The series is executive produced by McMillan, Yvette Lee Bowser and Washington alongside Pilar Savone, through their Simpson Street production company, and Lindo. Joy Gorman Wettels and Jen Braeden also executive produce. The series hails from Onyx Collective on Hulu and is produced by

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August 28, 2023

Onyx Collective Announces ‘Drive With Swizz Beatz,’ Starring Legendary Hip-Hop Producer Swizz Beatz and His Son Nasir Dean, to Premiere Nov. 16 on Hulu

Today, Onyx Collective announced its high-octane automotive docu-series “Drive with Swizz Beatz” will premiere on Thursday, Nov. 16, on Hulu. All six episodes will be available to stream and feature domestic and global locations, including Los Angeles, New York, Houston, Atlanta, Japan and Saudi Arabia. In “Drive with Swizz Beatz,” hip-hop legend and car collector Swizz Beatz and son Nasir Dean (also known as Note Mercato) visit car-loving destinations, where they’ll examine the area’s distinctive car culture and bring together two otherwise disparate car clubs over a shared love of all things automotive and an appreciation for what it’s like to beat the odds through sheer drive alone. The series is produced by Jay Brown and Ty-Ty Smith of Ty-Ty and Jay Brown Productions, Raymond Garcia of Major TV, Emmet Dennis of Black Drive Originals, and Christian Sarabia of 51 Minds. “Drive with Swizz Beatz” will stream exclusively on Hulu in the U.S., Star+ in Latin America, and Disney+ in all o

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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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May 5, 2023

ABC To Air Two Episodes of Hulu Originals Docu-Series ‘The 1619 Project’ on Wednesday, May 31, at 8 P.M. EDT/PDT on ABC

Today, ABC and Onyx Collective announced that the critically acclaimed docu-series “The 1619 Project,” an expansion of The 1619 Project initiative, created by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones and The New York Times Magazine, will make its broadcast debut WEDNESDAY, MAY 31 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. The one-night-only event will feature special airings of both the premiere episode, “Democracy,” and finale episode, “Justice.” All episodes are now streaming on Hulu. Episode 101 – “Democracy” Told through Pulitzer Prize-winning author Nikole Hannah-Jones’ personal story, historical events and the modern fights for voting rights, “Democracy” explores Black America’s centuries-long fight to democratize America and hold it to its founding ideals. Episode 106 – “Justice” Through Nikole Hannah-Jones’ family story and one Georgia community fighting for restitution, “Justice” examines the historical events that denied Black Americans the opportunity to build generati

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April 17, 2023

Onyx Collective’s Legal Drama ‘Reasonable Doubt’ Renewed for Season Two on Hulu

Today, Onyx Collective and ABC Signature announced a season two renewal for Hulu Original drama series “Reasonable Doubt,” from executive producers Raamla Mohamed, Kerry Washington and Larry Wilmore. Morris Chestnut (“The Best Man”) has been served to join the sophomore season, alongside series regulars Emayatzy Corinealdi, McKinley Freeman, Tim Jo, Angela Grovey, Aderinsola Olabode and Thaddeus J. Mixson. “Reasonable Doubt” centers on Los Angeles-based high-powered criminal defense attorney Jacqueline “Jax” Stewart (Corinealdi) as she deals with past traumas, a failing marriage, motherhood and a murder case, all while trying to keep her life together. Chestnut is set to play Corey Cash, a charming, media-savvy defense attorney who often represents the underdogs. When Jax brings in Corey to help on a new high-profile case, she soon realizes that he’s more shine than substance and that he’s threatening her position at the firm. Biography: Morris Chestnut is best known for his memorab

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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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Update: Onyx Collective Announces Release Date and Series Contributors for Hulu Docuseries ‘Black Twitter: A People’s History’ From Director Prentice Penny

Onyx Collective Presents First Look at Hulu’s ‘Queenie’ From Award-Winning Creator Candice Carty-Williams

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

Onyx Collective’s ‘Unprisoned’ Renewed for Season Two on Hulu

Onyx Collective Announces ‘Drive With Swizz Beatz,’ Starring Legendary Hip-Hop Producer Swizz Beatz and His Son Nasir Dean, to Premiere Nov. 16 on Hulu

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

ABC To Air Two Episodes of Hulu Originals Docu-Series ‘The 1619 Project’ on Wednesday, May 31, at 8 P.M. EDT/PDT on ABC

Onyx Collective’s Legal Drama ‘Reasonable Doubt’ Renewed for Season Two on Hulu

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

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