Exclusive: Omarion, who was part of Bump, Bump, Bump boybanders B2K before breaking out with his own records such as Sex Playlist, is getting his own scripted TV series.
AMC Networks streamer AllBlk has ordered Involved, a scripted dramedy loosely based on his life.
Omarion, otherwise known as Omari Ishmael Grandberry, is a co-creator of the series and will star and exec produce Involved.
The streamer is also holding a national casting call for the series co-lead, with the call taking place at the 27th Annual American Black Film Festival.
Involved follows Ob Sharp who has been a boyband superstar since childhood. Now on the verge of a worldwide tour, he secretly wants to leave the group to be a more present dad and have a better co-parenting relationship with his child’s mother, who lives in his guesthouse with her new boyfriend. The only person who has always...
AMC Networks streamer AllBlk has ordered Involved, a scripted dramedy loosely based on his life.
Omarion, otherwise known as Omari Ishmael Grandberry, is a co-creator of the series and will star and exec produce Involved.
The streamer is also holding a national casting call for the series co-lead, with the call taking place at the 27th Annual American Black Film Festival.
Involved follows Ob Sharp who has been a boyband superstar since childhood. Now on the verge of a worldwide tour, he secretly wants to leave the group to be a more present dad and have a better co-parenting relationship with his child’s mother, who lives in his guesthouse with her new boyfriend. The only person who has always...
- 4/10/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
It's hard to overstate the importance of Bruce W. Smith's "The Proud Family." The Disney Channel animated series was one of the first animated shows with a Black creator and a majority Black cast, unafraid to explore subjects like race, class, and cultural differences in a way that young audiences could understand. The show originally ran from 2001-2005, with 52 episodes, and the film, "The Proud Family Movie," marked the end of the series. That is, until Disney+ came calling and rebooted the series for a new generation.
Now in its second season, "The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder" continues the saga of The Proud Family and their diverse community of friends, family, and colleagues. /Film's own Rafael Motamayor recently spoke with show creator Bruce W. Smith and longtime producer Ralph Farquhar about continuing the series and gave some exclusive insight into what it's like working for the House of Mouse.
Now in its second season, "The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder" continues the saga of The Proud Family and their diverse community of friends, family, and colleagues. /Film's own Rafael Motamayor recently spoke with show creator Bruce W. Smith and longtime producer Ralph Farquhar about continuing the series and gave some exclusive insight into what it's like working for the House of Mouse.
- 1/31/2023
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
It's been over 20 years since "The Proud Family" kicked off its initial run as the first Disney Channel original animated series. With a theme song by Solange Knowles and Destiny's Child, the show first aired from 2001 to 2005, crossing over with "Lilo & Stitch" at one point and culminating in "The Proud Family Movie," which acted as the series finale. Now it's back in a Disney+ revival series, "The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder," which is set to begin streaming in February.
The original voice cast, including Kyla Pratt, Tommy Davidson, Jo Marie Payton, Soleil Moon Frye,...
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The original voice cast, including Kyla Pratt, Tommy Davidson, Jo Marie Payton, Soleil Moon Frye,...
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- 1/17/2022
- by Joshua Meyer
- Slash Film
Disney Plus has released a new “Celebrate Black Stories” collection on the streaming service’s homepage. It includes such hits as Black Panther, The Princess and the Frog and A Wrinkle in Time and is prominently featured on the site to help subscribers find meaningful films that showcase black storytelling. The new section is an addition to The Walt Disney Company’s donation of $5 million to nonprofit groups that work diligently on social justice reform.
Here’s the full collection:
A Wrinkle In Time
Black Panther
Breaking 2
Cool Runnings
Doc McStuffins
Hounded
Jump In
Kc Undercover
Kazzam
Let It Shine
Loop
Marvels Rising: Heart of Iron
Queen of Katwe
Raven’s Home
Red Tails
Remember The Titans
Ruby Bridges
Sister Act
Sister Act 2
That’s So Raven
The Color Of Friendship
The Lion King
The Poof Point
The Princess and the Frog
The Proud Family Movie
Twitches
Twitches Too
Up, Up and...
Here’s the full collection:
A Wrinkle In Time
Black Panther
Breaking 2
Cool Runnings
Doc McStuffins
Hounded
Jump In
Kc Undercover
Kazzam
Let It Shine
Loop
Marvels Rising: Heart of Iron
Queen of Katwe
Raven’s Home
Red Tails
Remember The Titans
Ruby Bridges
Sister Act
Sister Act 2
That’s So Raven
The Color Of Friendship
The Lion King
The Poof Point
The Princess and the Frog
The Proud Family Movie
Twitches
Twitches Too
Up, Up and...
- 6/16/2020
- by Billy Givens
- We Got This Covered
“The Proud Family” revival has officially been greenlit at Disney Plus.
The Disney Channel animated series will return with all new episodes on the streamer, with most of the original voice cast returning. The returning cast members are: Kyla Pratt as Penny Proud, Tommy Davidson as Oscar Proud, Paula Jai Parker as Trudy Proud, Jo Marie Payton as Suga Mama, Karen Malina White as Dijonay Jones, Soleil Moon Frye as Zoey Howzer, and Alisa Reyes as Lacienega Boulevardez. Cedric the Entertainer will also return as Uncle Bobby Proud.
The new show, which is titled “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder,” is currently in production at Disney Television Animation. Series creator Bruce W. Smith and executive producer Ralph Farquhar are returning to lead the revival along with original series writer Calvin Brown Jr., who will serve as co-executive producer and story editor.
“In our minds, the show never really went away,...
The Disney Channel animated series will return with all new episodes on the streamer, with most of the original voice cast returning. The returning cast members are: Kyla Pratt as Penny Proud, Tommy Davidson as Oscar Proud, Paula Jai Parker as Trudy Proud, Jo Marie Payton as Suga Mama, Karen Malina White as Dijonay Jones, Soleil Moon Frye as Zoey Howzer, and Alisa Reyes as Lacienega Boulevardez. Cedric the Entertainer will also return as Uncle Bobby Proud.
The new show, which is titled “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder,” is currently in production at Disney Television Animation. Series creator Bruce W. Smith and executive producer Ralph Farquhar are returning to lead the revival along with original series writer Calvin Brown Jr., who will serve as co-executive producer and story editor.
“In our minds, the show never really went away,...
- 2/27/2020
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
It sounds like the McGuires aren’t the only beloved Disney Channel family reuniting on Disney+ next year. Penny, Suga Mama and the rest of The Proud Family, which originally aired for three seasons (2001–2005), are also planning an epic homecoming.
The confirmation came during Tuesday’s episode of GMA3, which featured a reunion of ’90s sitcom parents. Jo Marie Payton (aka Family Matters‘ Harriette Winslow) was asked by host Keke Palmer if she’s anything like Suga Mama, the character she voiced on the popular animated Disney Channel series.
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The confirmation came during Tuesday’s episode of GMA3, which featured a reunion of ’90s sitcom parents. Jo Marie Payton (aka Family Matters‘ Harriette Winslow) was asked by host Keke Palmer if she’s anything like Suga Mama, the character she voiced on the popular animated Disney Channel series.
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- 11/26/2019
- TVLine.com
Keith David will voice the villain, Dr. Facilier, in Walt Disney Pictures' musical animated feature The Princess and the Frog.
Walt Disney Animation Studios will produce the fairy tale, which is set in New Orleans, the birthplace of jazz, and will introduce Princess Tiana Anika Noni Rose), a young girl living in the French Quarter.
Frog is based on an original story by Disney filmmaking duo John Musker and Ron Clements, who also will direct. A 2009 holiday release is planned.
David's credits include film, TV and voice-over work, such as narration for Ken Burns' The War and Jazz, voice-over on The Proud Family Movie and the films Delta Farce and Crash.
He is repped by Innovative Artists for commercial and voice-over and Sneak Preview Entertainment. He also is repped by Stone Manners Talent and Literary for theatrical.
Walt Disney Animation Studios will produce the fairy tale, which is set in New Orleans, the birthplace of jazz, and will introduce Princess Tiana Anika Noni Rose), a young girl living in the French Quarter.
Frog is based on an original story by Disney filmmaking duo John Musker and Ron Clements, who also will direct. A 2009 holiday release is planned.
David's credits include film, TV and voice-over work, such as narration for Ken Burns' The War and Jazz, voice-over on The Proud Family Movie and the films Delta Farce and Crash.
He is repped by Innovative Artists for commercial and voice-over and Sneak Preview Entertainment. He also is repped by Stone Manners Talent and Literary for theatrical.
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