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EXCLUSIVE: The Impact Network has signed with Paradigm Talent Agency for representation in all areas, as the Black-founded, faith-based network expands into original scripted and unscripted film and television content.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Impact Network has set the launch date for its new free SVOD platform as well as its first scripted original series. Variety has learned that Impact TV+ will debut on April 10 with the premiere of the scripted series “Highly Favored.” “Impact TV+ is more than just a new streaming platform—it’s the next evolution of Impact’s commitment to delivering compelling, culturally rich content for Black families,” said Royal W. Jackson, executive vice president of Impact Network and co-executive producer on “Highly Favored.” “With ‘Highly Favored’ leading the way, we’re building a destination that gives our audience more access to premium, values-based entertainment whenever and wherever they want.” Impact Network fans will now be able to watch the network’s programming, including the six-episode series “Highly Favored,” across digital platforms.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Impact Network‘s upcoming first scripted series has set its cast. Variety has learned that the half-hour workplace comedy “Highly Favored” has cast: Michael Colyar (“Blackish,” “House Party III,” “The Princess & The Frog,” “Martin”), KiKi Shepard (“It’s Showtime at the Apollo,” “Miss Evers Boys,” “Mind Your Business,” “Grey’s Anatomy”), Anthony S. Goolsby (“Will Trent,” “42”), Chico Benymon (“Half & Half,” “Ali,” “The Haunted Hathaways”), Rodney Perry (“Coming to America 2,” “Johnson Family Vacation”), and Melanie Comarcho (“Phat Tuesdays,” Snoop Dog’s “F*CN Around”).

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Impact Network has greenlit its first ever original scripted series, Variety has learned exclusively. Impact Network, which is completely Black-founded and operated, has ordered the half-hour workplace comedy “Highly Favored” from Bentley Kyle Evans. “We’re excited to start production on our first ever original scripted series and to have it in the expert hands of prolific producer Bentley Kyle Evans and his Harvest Studios team,” said Impact Network CEO Wayne T.

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Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterAfrican American-founded, faith-based channel Impact Network is making a big push into entertainment and lifestyle content with the ramping up of its Saturday programming slate, the hiring of a new chief creative officer and executive producer of original content, and the launch of a 6,000-foot production facility in Detroit with a music division, Variety has learned exclusively.The privately owned Impact Network has a reach of 80 million homes and distribution deals with DirecTV, Comcast Xfinity, Charter Spectrum, Verizon Fios, Frontier, Cable Bahamas, Cox and Altice USA. Founder and CEO Bishop Wayne T.