Better Black Television:BBTV Percy Miller (Master P TV)
Better Black Television:BBTV Percy Miller (Master P TV)
Better Black Television:BBTV Percy Miller (Master P TV) – Percy Miller,formerly known as Master P,has plans to launch a family-friendly cable network,called “Better Black Television”/ BBTV,in 2009 for a black and brown culture.BBTV,will be a general entertainment channel running a wide range of scripted, unscripted and news programming, including drama and comedy series, movies, animation, reality, politics, sports and entertainment news, children’s educational and teen programming, as well as “responsible hip-hop music and videos.”BBTV advisory board members include Oscar winner Denzel Washington; Vault Load Films president Jim Finkl; NAACP executive director Vicangelo Bullock; NBA player Derek Anderson; cable industry veteran Prof. Sal Martino; hip-hop pioneer DJ Kool Herc; entrepreneur Olatokunbo Betiku; and real estate mogul Curtis Oakes.BBTV chairman and CEO Miller said:
“I believe that there is a market in our community for a new diverse network that provides a new brand of superior programming that caters to all aspects of television, from reality to original programming.” “I have a great relationship with BET and MTV.”" We will continue to do work with them and support their networks.”
He also acknowledged BET founder Bob Johnson.
“I remember him telling me back in the day that if you wanted to know real estate, you’ve got to hang out with real estate investors. If you wanted to know sports, you’ve got to hang out with athletes. I wanted to know TV, so I hung out with Bob and learned the TV game from one of the best in the business.”
Production on BBTV’s programs has begun in California, New York, Louisiana and Florida.
The cable channel is in the process of purchasing local cable channel affiliates across the country.
BBTV’s programming in the works:
* “Sunset and Vine”: Video show hosted by Vyshonn Miller and Brittany Phillips that will showcase the top hip-hop and R&B acts as well as play classic videos.
* “One Shot Comedy Show”: Comedy show hosted by Gary Johnson (a.k.a. G-Thing) featuring established and upcoming comedians.
* “Gee Gee the Giraffe”: Children’s educational show (will air Saturday morning on BBTV Kids).
* “Manage Your Money”: Featuring financially successful people lending tips to promote financial literacy.
* “Close to the Starz”: A behind-the-scenes show that takes the viewers up close and personal to their favorite celebrities.
* “Karma TV Show”: Bilingual soap opera with an African-American and Latino cast.
* “What’s Cooking TV Show”: Talk show that covers wide aspects of entertainment and current events while cooking healthy, budget-conscious meals.
* “The Black List Movies”: Film showcase featuring classic and contemporary movies, as well as original BBTV productions.
* “Hip-Hop Garage Show”: Saturday show that will play new and upcoming music.
who knew he had that much money?
Can’t wait to check it out. Sounds like a great idea!
I love can not wait, and please bring David Banner in to. Go BLACK MAN go
I can’t wait! I love BET and MTv just as much as the next person. But I hat for every song to have foul language. A little bit is ok but todays music is all about hitting that a** or stroking it right while you get paid! We need a clean network with hip hop and r&b videos including political show that involve news and financial help. BBTV brings all of that home including a cartoon educational prgram for children. Surely by the next few year BBTV will dominate BET and MTV. Master P has done a darn good job! I pray for him and wish him and his $661 million the best of blessings! haha.
I love 106 and TRL bu I hope Sunset & Vine is better than both! We need something new. I don’t know about Barak, but in this case… CHANGE IS GOOD!
Sorry about the misspelled words. I typed so fast that I messed up lol.
it is very positive to see our people do something big with there money, in what percy miller aka master p reaching out into wall street to raise capital to parlay it into a billions of dollars thats real wealth we all need to learn to do initial public offerings ppm’s may the divine universe bless you open the eyes to others brothers and sister who have the seed capital to go public, i wish you well.
I heard about the new network on NPR this afternoon (11/17 in North Carolina). So I immediately looked it up to learn more. I was, and am, dismayed that your ENTIRE advisory board consists of MEN (all great but nonetheless all male).
I’m looking forward to see how you include Females’ in advisory roles as well as in artistic roles.
Best of Luck / Continued Successes