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CW’s ‘Black Lightning’ Set For Planted Spinoff Developed Around Painkiller Character

CW and executive producer Salim Akil will be continuing the Black Lightning saga with a spinoff that he is set to write and direct, developed around the character Painkiller. Premiering in 2021 on CW, the […]

Mara Brock Akil Signs Multi-Year Deal With Netflix

Mara Brock Akil’s storytelling talents now has a home at Netflix. The streaming giant recently announced that the creator of the beloved show Girlfriends signed a multi-year deal. “We are thrilled to welcome Mara Brock […]