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Branch Out Productions Unveils Long-Developed Historical Epic ‘Dark Seas,’ Teams with Chris Morgan and Reginald Hudlin

Reading Time: 2 minutes HOLLYWOOD Branch Out Productions, the female, Black-owned production company behind the hit Juneteenth comedy Block Party, has been quietly developing a historical action epic for years. Now, the company is excited to announce Dark Seas, a true story set during the British Navy’s fight to end the transatlantic slave trade in the 19th century. The […]

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Hollywood Shocked–This Black-Owned Company Can Write Good Screenplays in 24 Hours!

Reading Time: 3 minutes Is Hollywood Dead? In an industry known for its grueling development process and countless rewrites, a groundbreaking approach is emerging from an unexpected source. Branch Out Productions, the female and Black-owned production company out of Michigan, has developed a method that can produce a functional rough draft of a screenplay in just 24 hours. Their

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Opal Lee with creators of Block Party - Lisa Mathis, Krista Suh, and Matt Allen

‘Block Party’ Becoming a Juneteenth Tradition in Fort Worth

Reading Time: 2 minutes Fort Worth, Texas–The Juneteenth Family Reunion Festival in Fort Worth, Texas, was a vibrant celebration of freedom and African American culture, running from June 14th to June 16th, 2024. This event was organized by Unity Unlimited Inc. and honored the impactful work of Dr. Opal Lee, affectionately known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth.” A significant

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