Posted by | Ray Cornelius
Indie Wire is reporting that former CNN contributor Roland Martin has landed a new gig as host of TV One’s new program, News One Now. Reportedly, the live one-hour morning news program is schedule to debut September 2013.
According to the show’s press release, News One Now will provide viewers with a morning news program that offers news and analysis of politics, entertainment, sports and culture, from an African American perspective. The new program will also be a three-screen experience, allowing viewers and listeners to experience the show on radio, TV and through NewsOne.com. Additionally, News One Now will also incorporate social media throughout the show (#NewsOneNow), allowing for a truly interactive experience with our audience.
“We are delighted to announce the launch of News One Now, which continues Radio One and TV One’s pledge to serving our audience with compelling, quality coverage of current news events, issues and trends affecting the Black community,” said Alfred Liggins, chairman of TV One and CEO and president of Radio One.
In other news, Will Packer has inked his first TV deal with Universal TV. The two year partnership entails developing projects for the small screen. The deal comes on the heels of Packer’s film success with Think like a Man starring Kevin Hart.
According to Universal TV execs, Packer’s reputation precedes him. “We are excited to work with Will,” said Bela Bajaria, exec veep of Universal TV. “We have been impressed by his keen eye on the feature side with the several hit movies he’s produced. We are looking forward to bringing his enthusiasm and expertise into television.”
Look for Packer to continue cranking out films including four major releases in 2014: Ride Along, No Good Deed, About Last Night and Think Like a Man2.
Congrats to both of my ALPHA Brothers! #ohsix
