| OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Renews Four Hit Unscripted Series: "Love & Marriage: Huntsville," "Ready to Love," "Black Women OWN the Conversation" and "Black Love" The new seasons will air later in 2020. | |
| [via press release from OWN] | |
| OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK RENEWS FOUR HIT UNSCRIPTED SERIES: "LOVE & MARRIAGE: HUNTSVILLE," "READY TO LOVE," "BLACK WOMEN OWN THE CONVERSATION" AND "BLACK LOVE" Los Angeles - OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the renewal of four of its hit unscripted series that spotlight love and relationships. "Love & Marriage: Huntsville," "Black Women OWN the Conversation" and "Ready to Love" have been picked up for second seasons, and "Black Love" has been picked up for its fourth season. The new seasons will air later in 2020. The announcement was made today by Tina Perry, president, OWN. "We are thrilled to continue building our unscripted slate with the return of these fan favorite series," said Perry. "These shows collectively tell real stories that deeply resonate with our audience, and we are proud to create authentic content that's relatable to our viewers. We look forward to keep exploring love in African American relationships." The network's lineup of unscripted hits has made OWN #1 on Saturday nights on all of television for African American women. The most recent cycles of "Love & Marriage: Huntsville" and "Ready to Love" last fall garnered double-digit ratings growth in the core demo vs. their previous cycles. On average during their most recent cycles, "Black Women OWN the Conversation" and "Black Love" both ranked #1 in their time periods across all of cable for African American women. About the Series: "Love & Marriage: Huntsville" Produced by Kingdom Reign Entertainment and ITV America, "Love & Marriage: Huntsville" follows the lives of three successful and powerful couples in the thriving city of Huntsville, Alabama who are helping to revitalize the region through their individual real estate ventures. The series features longtime friends Melody and Martell Holt, Marsau and LaTisha Scott and Maurice and Kimmi Scott, whose goals are to put Huntsville on the map, but reality sets in as they struggle with the highs and lows of balancing out friendships, marriage and business. "Love & Marriage: Huntsville" is produced by Kingdom Reign Entertainment and ITV America with Carlos King, Angela Dugan, Bernie Schaeffer, Brent Nisbett and Andrew Hoagland serving as executive producers. "Black Women OWN the Conversation" In partnership with OZY Media, "Black Women OWN the Conversation," hosted by Emmy-winner Carlos Watson, features intimate conversations with celebrity guests, thought leaders and 100 Black women focusing on important issues with honest opinions and surprising solutions that put people first. The series producers are Carlos Watson, Samir Rao, Jennifer Ryan and Marion Cunningham. "Ready to Love" Record-breaking Hollywood producer Will Packer's popular dating series hosted by Thomas "Nephew Tommy" Miles explores the real-life dating interactions of sexy, successful and grown Black men and women in their mid-30s to early 50s who are each looking for lasting love and an authentic relationship. A unique twist on a typical dating show, "Ready to Love," provides opportunities for both the men and women to decide who stays and who goes as the tables turn weekly in the search for true love. The new season will take the show to Houston, Texas and is currently casting sexy singles ready to find love (Oprah.com/RTL). The series is produced by Will Packer Media and Lighthearted Entertainment. Will Packer is executive producer. Will Packer Media's Kelly Smith, Lighthearted's Rob LaPlante and Jeff Spangler also executive produce along with Anthony Sylvester. "Black Love" The NAACP Image Award-nominated docu-series from married filmmakers Codie Elaine Oliver and Tommy Oliver ("?The Perfect Guy") and Confluential Films seeks to answer the burning question, "What does it take to make a marriage work?" By highlighting honest, emotional and sometimes awkward love stories from the Black community featuring celebrity and real-life couples, this docuseries tries to answer that question. The Olivers set out to increase representation and create transparency around marriage in the Black community and first launched the show as newlyweds. They've now been married five years and are raising three sons under three years old. As their marriage and family have evolved, the show's topics have also deepened. About OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network is the first and only network named for, and inspired by, a single iconic leader. Oprah Winfrey's heart and creative instincts inform the brand and the magnetism of the channel. OWN is a leading destination for a premium scripted and unscripted programming from today's most innovative storytellers. OWN connects with its audience wherever they are, inspiring conversation among a global community of like-minded viewers on social media and beyond. Launched on January 1, 2011, OWN is a joint venture between Harpo, Inc. and Discovery, Inc. The venture also includes award-winning digital platform Oprah.com. Access OWN anytime on http://WatchOWN.tv or across mobile devices and connected TVs. |
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Thursday, January 23, 2020
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Renews Four Hit Unscripted Series: "Love & Marriage: Huntsville," "Ready to Love," "Black Women OWN the Conversation" and "Black Love"
Monday, July 1, 2019
OWN's Popular Docu-Series "Black Love" Returns for Season 3 Saturday, August 10 at 9PM
OWN's Popular Docu-Series "Black Love" Returns for Season 3 Saturday, August 10 at 9PM
The series, which celebrates love stories from the Black community, ranked number one last season in its Saturday night time slot across broadcast and cable with African American W25-54 and W18-49.
[via press release from OWN] OWN'S POPULAR DOCU-SERIES "BLACK LOVE" RETURNS FOR SEASON 3 SATURDAY, AUGUST 10 AT 9PM
This Season Shines Light on High Profile Couples in the Black Community which include Terry & Rebecca Crews, Salli Richardson & Dondre Whitfield, LeToya Luckett & Tommicus Walker, Kandi Burruss & Todd Tucker and More
LOS ANGELES - OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the third season of its popular docu-series "Black Love" will premiere on Saturday, August 10 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. The series, which celebrates love stories from the Black community, ranked number one last season in its Saturday night time slot across broadcast and cable with African American W25-54 and W18-49.
This season the docu-series will focus on several couples which include Terry & Rebecca Crews, LeToya Luckett & Tommicus Walker, David & Tamela Mann, Kandi Burruss & Todd Tucker, Egypt Sherrod & Mike Jackson as well as numerous everyday couples from all walks of life. "Black Love" continues to pull back the curtain on how a relationship blossoms and the reality of marriage day in and day out, offering proof that it can happen for everyone, but it isn't without ups and downs.
"Black Love," an NAACP Image Awards nominated docu-series from filmmakers Codie Elaine Oliver and Tommy Oliver ("?The Perfect Guy") and Confluential Films, seeks to answer the burning question, "What does it take to make a marriage work?" The Olivers set out to increase representation and create transparency around marriage in the Black community and first launched the show as newlyweds. They've now been married almost 5 years and are raising three sons under 3 years old. As their marriage and family have evolved, they show's topics have also deepened.
For a sneak peek of season three, click here: WatchOWN.tv/BlackLoveS3Trailer
About Confluential Films
Confluential Films is an LA based film and TV production company founded by writer/director/producer, Tommy Oliver, whose past work includes OWN's hit docu-series, Black Love, Sony Screen Gem's #1 box-office hit, The Perfect Guy, and the Sundance Winner, Kinyarwanda. Confluential Films is devoted to creating and championing projects that are inclusive and celebrate our shared human experience.
About OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network is the first and only network named for, and inspired by, a single iconic leader. Oprah Winfrey's heart and creative instincts inform the brand and the magnetism of the channel. OWN is a leading destination for a premium scripted and unscripted programming from today's most innovative storytellers. OWN's original scripted series include popular drama "Queen Sugar," "Greenleaf," "The Haves and the Have Nots," "If Loving You is Wrong," and upcoming drama series "David Makes Man," from Academy Award winner Tarrell Alvin McCraney and family saga "Ambitions" from box office hit-maker Will Packer.
OWN's Saturday night unscripted programming lineup includes "Iyanla: Fix My Life," "Ready to Love," "Love & Marriage: Huntsville," "Black Love," and "To Have & To Hold: Charlotte." OWN connects with its audience wherever they are, inspiring conversation among a global community of like-minded viewers on social media and beyond. Launched on January 1, 2011, OWN is a joint venture between Harpo, Inc. and Discovery, Inc. The venture also includes award-winning digital platform Oprah.com. Access OWN anytime on WatchOWN.tv or across mobile devices and connected TVs.
The series, which celebrates love stories from the Black community, ranked number one last season in its Saturday night time slot across broadcast and cable with African American W25-54 and W18-49.
[via press release from OWN] OWN'S POPULAR DOCU-SERIES "BLACK LOVE" RETURNS FOR SEASON 3 SATURDAY, AUGUST 10 AT 9PM
This Season Shines Light on High Profile Couples in the Black Community which include Terry & Rebecca Crews, Salli Richardson & Dondre Whitfield, LeToya Luckett & Tommicus Walker, Kandi Burruss & Todd Tucker and More
LOS ANGELES - OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the third season of its popular docu-series "Black Love" will premiere on Saturday, August 10 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. The series, which celebrates love stories from the Black community, ranked number one last season in its Saturday night time slot across broadcast and cable with African American W25-54 and W18-49.
This season the docu-series will focus on several couples which include Terry & Rebecca Crews, LeToya Luckett & Tommicus Walker, David & Tamela Mann, Kandi Burruss & Todd Tucker, Egypt Sherrod & Mike Jackson as well as numerous everyday couples from all walks of life. "Black Love" continues to pull back the curtain on how a relationship blossoms and the reality of marriage day in and day out, offering proof that it can happen for everyone, but it isn't without ups and downs.
"Black Love," an NAACP Image Awards nominated docu-series from filmmakers Codie Elaine Oliver and Tommy Oliver ("?The Perfect Guy") and Confluential Films, seeks to answer the burning question, "What does it take to make a marriage work?" The Olivers set out to increase representation and create transparency around marriage in the Black community and first launched the show as newlyweds. They've now been married almost 5 years and are raising three sons under 3 years old. As their marriage and family have evolved, they show's topics have also deepened.
For a sneak peek of season three, click here: WatchOWN.tv/BlackLoveS3Trailer
About Confluential Films
Confluential Films is an LA based film and TV production company founded by writer/director/producer, Tommy Oliver, whose past work includes OWN's hit docu-series, Black Love, Sony Screen Gem's #1 box-office hit, The Perfect Guy, and the Sundance Winner, Kinyarwanda. Confluential Films is devoted to creating and championing projects that are inclusive and celebrate our shared human experience.
About OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network is the first and only network named for, and inspired by, a single iconic leader. Oprah Winfrey's heart and creative instincts inform the brand and the magnetism of the channel. OWN is a leading destination for a premium scripted and unscripted programming from today's most innovative storytellers. OWN's original scripted series include popular drama "Queen Sugar," "Greenleaf," "The Haves and the Have Nots," "If Loving You is Wrong," and upcoming drama series "David Makes Man," from Academy Award winner Tarrell Alvin McCraney and family saga "Ambitions" from box office hit-maker Will Packer.
OWN's Saturday night unscripted programming lineup includes "Iyanla: Fix My Life," "Ready to Love," "Love & Marriage: Huntsville," "Black Love," and "To Have & To Hold: Charlotte." OWN connects with its audience wherever they are, inspiring conversation among a global community of like-minded viewers on social media and beyond. Launched on January 1, 2011, OWN is a joint venture between Harpo, Inc. and Discovery, Inc. The venture also includes award-winning digital platform Oprah.com. Access OWN anytime on WatchOWN.tv or across mobile devices and connected TVs.
Thursday, April 12, 2018
OWN's Record-Breaking Docu-Series "Black Love" Returns Saturday, May 12
OWN's Record-Breaking Docu-Series "Black Love" Returns Saturday, May 12
Sterling K. Brown, Niecy Nash, Tina Knowles-Lawson, D.L. Hughley, Rev Run, Styles P, Grant Hill and Eddie George are among those featured in the new season.
[via press release from OWN] OWN'S RECORD-BREAKING DOCU-SERIES "BLACK LOVE" RETURNS SATURDAY, MAY 12
Series' Second Season Highlighting Love Stories From the Black Community Features Sterling K. Brown, Niecy Nash, Tina Knowles-Lawson, D.L. Hughley, Rev Run, Styles P, Grant Hill, Eddie George and More
In Celebration of Mother's Day, Network Will Also Air 'Black Love Motherly Love' Special on Tuesday, May 8 Featuring Celebrities and Their Moms Including Kofi Siriboe, Bozoma Saint John, Tichina Arnold, Hill Harper and Mary Mary
LOS ANGELES - OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the second season premiere of its hit docu-series "Black Love" on Saturday, May 12 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. The series which highlights love stories from the Black community debuted last fall with 1.2 million total viewers, becoming OWN's most-watched unscripted series debut in network history and its highest-rated unscripted series debut in more than four years in the network's key W25-54 demo.
This second season will feature Emmy Award-winning actor Sterling K. Brown and wife Ryan Michelle Bathe, Emmy Award-winning actress Niecy Nash and husband Jay Tucker, Tina Knowles-Lawson and husband Richard Lawson, NBA All-Star Grant Hill and Grammy-nominated recording artist ?Tamia, RUN DMC's Rev Run and wife Justine Simmons, Grammy Award-winning gospel recording artist ?Kirk Franklin and wife Tammy, comedian D.L. Hughley and wife LaDonna, former NFL-running back Eddie George and wife Taj of SWV, Hip-Hop artist Styles P and wife Adjua, Actors Alano Miller and Dewanda Wise, NFL Linebacker Bart Scott and wife Starr, and more. The couples talk about how their relationships began, the road to the altar, life after children and all of the other obstacles they may have faced to make their marriages stronger than ever.
"Black Love," from filmmakers Codie Elaine Oliver and Tommy Oliver ("?The Perfect Guy") and Confluential Films, seeks to answer the burning question, "What does it take to make a marriage work?" "Black Love" dives into how love begins while showing the reality of what life-long love looks like and offers proof that while it can happen for everyone, it isn't a cakewalk. The docu-series shares honest, emotional and sometimes cringe-worthy always-true love stories.
In celebration of Mother's Day, OWN will also air the "Black Love" special "Motherly Love" on Tuesday, May 8 (10 p.m. ET/PT) celebrating the love and the bond that is shared between mothers and their children, from the same duo, Codie Elaine Oliver and Tommy Oliver. The special will feature the families of NAACP Image Award-winner Tichina Arnold, "Queen Sugar's" Kofi Siriboe, NAACP Image Award-winner and author Hill Harper, Erica and Tina Campbell of the Grammy Award-winning and multi-platinum selling gospel duo Mary Mary and Uber's Chief Brand Officer and trailblazer Bozoma Saint John. The families open up and share candid, hilarious and heartwarming moments that have shaped their relationships.
About OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network is the first and only network named for, and inspired by, a single iconic leader. Oprah Winfrey's heart and creative instincts inform the brand - and the magnetism of the channel. Winfrey provides leadership in original scripted and unscripted programming and attracts superstar talent to join her in primetime, building a global community of like-minded viewers and leading that community to connect on social media and beyond. OWN is a singular destination on cable. Depth with edge. Heart. Star power. Connection. And endless possibilities. OWN is a joint venture between Harpo, Inc. and Discovery Communications. The network debuted on January 1, 2011. The venture also includes the award-winning digital platform Oprah.com. Access OWN anytime, anywhere on WatchOWN.tv or across mobile devices and connected TVs. For more information, please visit www.oprah.com/own.
ABOUT CONFLUENTIAL FILMS
Confluential Films is an LA based film and TV production company founded by writer/director/producer, Tommy Oliver, whose past work includes OWN's hit docu-series, Black Love, Sony Screen Gem's #1 box-office hit, The Perfect Guy, and the Sundance Winner, Kinyarwanda. Confluential Films is devoted to creating and championing projects that are inclusive and celebrate our shared human experience.
Sterling K. Brown, Niecy Nash, Tina Knowles-Lawson, D.L. Hughley, Rev Run, Styles P, Grant Hill and Eddie George are among those featured in the new season.
[via press release from OWN] OWN'S RECORD-BREAKING DOCU-SERIES "BLACK LOVE" RETURNS SATURDAY, MAY 12
Series' Second Season Highlighting Love Stories From the Black Community Features Sterling K. Brown, Niecy Nash, Tina Knowles-Lawson, D.L. Hughley, Rev Run, Styles P, Grant Hill, Eddie George and More
In Celebration of Mother's Day, Network Will Also Air 'Black Love Motherly Love' Special on Tuesday, May 8 Featuring Celebrities and Their Moms Including Kofi Siriboe, Bozoma Saint John, Tichina Arnold, Hill Harper and Mary Mary
LOS ANGELES - OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the second season premiere of its hit docu-series "Black Love" on Saturday, May 12 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. The series which highlights love stories from the Black community debuted last fall with 1.2 million total viewers, becoming OWN's most-watched unscripted series debut in network history and its highest-rated unscripted series debut in more than four years in the network's key W25-54 demo.
This second season will feature Emmy Award-winning actor Sterling K. Brown and wife Ryan Michelle Bathe, Emmy Award-winning actress Niecy Nash and husband Jay Tucker, Tina Knowles-Lawson and husband Richard Lawson, NBA All-Star Grant Hill and Grammy-nominated recording artist ?Tamia, RUN DMC's Rev Run and wife Justine Simmons, Grammy Award-winning gospel recording artist ?Kirk Franklin and wife Tammy, comedian D.L. Hughley and wife LaDonna, former NFL-running back Eddie George and wife Taj of SWV, Hip-Hop artist Styles P and wife Adjua, Actors Alano Miller and Dewanda Wise, NFL Linebacker Bart Scott and wife Starr, and more. The couples talk about how their relationships began, the road to the altar, life after children and all of the other obstacles they may have faced to make their marriages stronger than ever.
"Black Love," from filmmakers Codie Elaine Oliver and Tommy Oliver ("?The Perfect Guy") and Confluential Films, seeks to answer the burning question, "What does it take to make a marriage work?" "Black Love" dives into how love begins while showing the reality of what life-long love looks like and offers proof that while it can happen for everyone, it isn't a cakewalk. The docu-series shares honest, emotional and sometimes cringe-worthy always-true love stories.
In celebration of Mother's Day, OWN will also air the "Black Love" special "Motherly Love" on Tuesday, May 8 (10 p.m. ET/PT) celebrating the love and the bond that is shared between mothers and their children, from the same duo, Codie Elaine Oliver and Tommy Oliver. The special will feature the families of NAACP Image Award-winner Tichina Arnold, "Queen Sugar's" Kofi Siriboe, NAACP Image Award-winner and author Hill Harper, Erica and Tina Campbell of the Grammy Award-winning and multi-platinum selling gospel duo Mary Mary and Uber's Chief Brand Officer and trailblazer Bozoma Saint John. The families open up and share candid, hilarious and heartwarming moments that have shaped their relationships.
About OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network is the first and only network named for, and inspired by, a single iconic leader. Oprah Winfrey's heart and creative instincts inform the brand - and the magnetism of the channel. Winfrey provides leadership in original scripted and unscripted programming and attracts superstar talent to join her in primetime, building a global community of like-minded viewers and leading that community to connect on social media and beyond. OWN is a singular destination on cable. Depth with edge. Heart. Star power. Connection. And endless possibilities. OWN is a joint venture between Harpo, Inc. and Discovery Communications. The network debuted on January 1, 2011. The venture also includes the award-winning digital platform Oprah.com. Access OWN anytime, anywhere on WatchOWN.tv or across mobile devices and connected TVs. For more information, please visit www.oprah.com/own.
ABOUT CONFLUENTIAL FILMS
Confluential Films is an LA based film and TV production company founded by writer/director/producer, Tommy Oliver, whose past work includes OWN's hit docu-series, Black Love, Sony Screen Gem's #1 box-office hit, The Perfect Guy, and the Sundance Winner, Kinyarwanda. Confluential Films is devoted to creating and championing projects that are inclusive and celebrate our shared human experience.
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