Tag: The Upshaws

  • How Netflix’s ‘Strong Black Summer’ Campaign Formalized Black Hollywood’s Cultural Calendar

    How Netflix’s ‘Strong Black Summer’ Campaign Formalized Black Hollywood’s Cultural Calendar

    It might officially be fall, but Netflix had a “Strong Black Summer.”At least, that was the name of the streamer’s warm-weather months campaign promoting a string of TV, film and documentary projects fronted by Black talent.Among the hot titles were Gabrielle Union’s rom-com “The Perfect Find,” the John Boyega-starring conspiratorial caper “They Cloned Tyrone,” a…

  • New on Netflix in August 2023

    New on Netflix in August 2023

    As summer vacation begins to wind down for many across North America, Netflix has some great titles available to stream this August if you’re in the mood to watch something. The highly successful anime One Piece is getting the live-action treatment as a new series with the original creator Eiichiro Oda returning as an executive…

  • ‘The Upshaws’ Part 4: Cast, Plot, and Everything We Know So Far

    ‘The Upshaws’ Part 4: Cast, Plot, and Everything We Know So Far

    The Upshaws are officially returning to Netflix, with the Part 4 premiere of the sitcom due to arrive this August. The Upshaws first premiered in 2021. It follows its title family, headed by Bennie and Regina, two working-class parents and high school sweethearts who try their best to make it through the ups and downs…

  • The Obamas Set A New Scripted Comedy For Netflix With Regina Hicks

    The Obamas Set A New Scripted Comedy For Netflix With Regina Hicks

    “The Upshaws” co-creator Regina Hicks just inked a multi-year overall deal with Netflix and her first new project involves a collaboration with former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. As you’ve probably noticed, outside of their political careers, the Obama’s dabble in production. Their partnership with Netflix has been through their production…