The CW Orders Two ‘Black Pack’ Specials Starring Taye Diggs, Ne-Yo, Eric Bellinger (TV News Roundup)
The CW Network announced two new variety specials: “The Black Pack: We Three Kings” and “The Black Pack: Excellence.” The former is set to debut Nov. 29 at 8 p.m. while the premiere of the latter will be announced at a later date.
Both specials star Taye Diggs, Ne-Yo and Eric Bellinger and pay homage to the talent of the Rat Pack while celebrating excellence and camaraderie through varied musical performances while inciting audiences to sing along with the classic music. “The Black Pack: We Three Kings” is a holiday celebration of music, comedy and dance and “The Black Pack: Excellence” aims to celebrate Black excellence and culture with musical and dance performances that will feature special guests to commemorate Juneteenth. This special will also pay tribute to Sammy Davis Jr. and feature a new Juneteenth anthem.
Both specials are produced by Magic Lemonade and executive produced by Diggs, Shannon Stoeke and Rikki Hughes.
Both specials star Taye Diggs, Ne-Yo and Eric Bellinger and pay homage to the talent of the Rat Pack while celebrating excellence and camaraderie through varied musical performances while inciting audiences to sing along with the classic music. “The Black Pack: We Three Kings” is a holiday celebration of music, comedy and dance and “The Black Pack: Excellence” aims to celebrate Black excellence and culture with musical and dance performances that will feature special guests to commemorate Juneteenth. This special will also pay tribute to Sammy Davis Jr. and feature a new Juneteenth anthem.
Both specials are produced by Magic Lemonade and executive produced by Diggs, Shannon Stoeke and Rikki Hughes.
- 10/28/2021
- by Katie Song and Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Nathan Muller has been promoted to vice president of Development, Freeform, from his most recent role as executive director, Development.
In his new role, Muller will implement the network’s creative strategy to develop unique and boundary-pushing scripted content while also identifying new ideas and concepts for series. He will also oversee creative production on pilots, as well as the first season of all new scripted series.
“Nate is an exceptional creative executive whom I have had the privilege to watch grow into a respected leader at Freeform,” said Julie Jarmon, SVP of Development, Freeform, to whom Muller will report. “I am so pleased that he will be by my side to usher in the next slate of brand-defining content at Freeform.”
As executive director, Development at Freeform, Muller developed Josh Thomas’ Everything’s Gonna Be Okay, the upcoming series Everything’s Trash from Phoebe Robinson, and the pilot for Single Drunk Female...
In his new role, Muller will implement the network’s creative strategy to develop unique and boundary-pushing scripted content while also identifying new ideas and concepts for series. He will also oversee creative production on pilots, as well as the first season of all new scripted series.
“Nate is an exceptional creative executive whom I have had the privilege to watch grow into a respected leader at Freeform,” said Julie Jarmon, SVP of Development, Freeform, to whom Muller will report. “I am so pleased that he will be by my side to usher in the next slate of brand-defining content at Freeform.”
As executive director, Development at Freeform, Muller developed Josh Thomas’ Everything’s Gonna Be Okay, the upcoming series Everything’s Trash from Phoebe Robinson, and the pilot for Single Drunk Female...
- 10/28/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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