Freeform president Tara Duncan to lead Hulu content brand for creators of color Walt Disney Television’s chairman of entertainment, Dana Walden, has unveiled the Onyx Collective, a new content brand on Hulu designed to curate a slate of premium entertainment by creators of . May 17, 2021
Walt Disney Television’s chairman of entertainment, Dana Walden, has unveiled the Onyx Collective, a new content brand on Hulu designed to curate a slate of premium entertainment by creators of color and underrepresented voices.
Onyx Collective will be led by Tara Duncan (pictured), who has been leading this effort since it was announced last year, she will also continue her role as president of Freeform.
By Cherranda Smith
Natasha Rothwell, co-star and producer of
Insecure, signed a major overall deal with ABC Signature last month. Under the multi-year deal, Rothwell will develop new projects for the network through her company, Big Hattie Productions.
“Natasha is the real deal triple threat. I’ve been a fan of her writing for years and have loved watching her career blossom in front of and behind the camera,” ABC executive
Tara Duncan, who leads Disney General Entertainment’s BIPOC Creator Initiative, said according to a report by
Deadline. “It’s an honor to provide a platform for one of the best comedic talents in the business.”
Natasha Rothwell Inks Big Overall Deal With ABC Signature
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Natasha Rothwell has inked a deal with ABC Signature to develop new projects for television through Big Hattie Productions. (Image: Twitter- @natasharothwell)
Deadline reports that Natasha Rothwell has signed a multi-year overall deal with ABC Signature. Rothwell is a co-star and producer of the comedy-drama,
Insecure. Under the pact which is in conjunction with Disney General Entertainment’s BIPOC Creator Initiative led by Tara Duncan the writer, actor, producer, and director will develop new television projects through Big Hattie Productions.
According Hattie Productions’ Instagram page, the movie/television studio is “dedicated to telling subversive stories through an intersectional lens with a focus on underrepresented communities.’ Deadline said that financial details about the deal were not revealed, but talks say the three-year agreement is in the eight-figure range.
Insecure favorite
Deadline, the actress/comedian/writer/producer has signed an overall deal with ABC Signature.
While specific details of the deal are still under wraps, the multi-talented Rothwell is set to be developing multiple television projects via her company, Big Hattie Productions. The deal is also,
Deadline writes, “in conjunction with Disney General Entertainment’s BIPOC Creator Initiative led by
Tara Duncan.”
“Insecure” co-star and producer Natasha Rothwell has signed a multi-year overall deal with ABC Signature to develop new projects for television via her Big Hattie Productions. (HBO)
In an official statement, Duncan shared her excitement about the Rothwell’s pact.
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CBS executive Kimberly Godwin has been named the next president of ABC News, becoming the first Black woman to lead a major broadcast news network.
She replaces James Goldston, who left the network last month after seven years in that role, and will start in early May.
Godwin will oversee editorial and business operations for broadcast, digital, streaming and audio news across the organization, including the No. 1 programs Good Morning America, World News Tonight with David Muir and 20/20, and the growing streaming channel ABC News Live.