Mónica Marie Zorrilla BET has launched BET Studios, a first-of-its-kind venture that offers equity ownership for Black content creators.
BET Studios, buoyed by the monetary backing of BET and ViacomCBS, will provide premium television and film content for internal buyers, including Paramount Plus, Showtime, CBS, Nickelodeon, BET Plus and BET.
BET Studios debuted Wednesday with principal partners Kenya Barris (“Black-ish”), Rashida Jones (“Hot Girls Wanted”) and Aaron Rahsaan Thomas (“S.W.A.T.”).“The demand for premium content from Black creators has accelerated dramatically as a result of both the rapidly changing media and social landscapes,” said BET president Scott Mills in a statement. “BET, with our 40-year legacy of celebrating Black.
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