Comedian and Actor Tony Rock Will Host the New Series Based on the
Popular Party Game
"BLACK CARD REVOKED" Will Premiere Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at 10
P.M. ET/PT on BET
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
BET Networks is bringing one of America's hottest party games to
colorful life with the announcement of the new game show series, "BLACK
CARD REVOKED." Based on the party game of the same name, the
nostalgia-filled show will test players' knowledge of the nuances of the
African American perspective - from pop culture milestones and
entertainment moments to historical facts and politics. Actor and
comedian Tony Rock will host the series, bringing his signature
quick-witted style to the game play and challenging the contestants.
Production will kick off in Los Angeles later this month, and the
twelve-episode series will premiere Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at 10
P.M. ET/PT on BET.
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Tony Rock hosts new Bet game show series, "BLACK CARD REVOKED" premiering Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at 10pm ET/PT on BET / Photographer Jason Clark
Since its creation by Cards For All People in 2015, Black Card Revoked
has set social media on fire and quickly become a fixture at home
parties. Although the African American experience is far from monolithic,
the game is a lighthearted nod to the shared commonalities of Black
life in America. If you know the answer to questions like "How many
fights did the Fresh Prince get into before his mom got scared?", your
metaphorical ‘Black Card' will stay intact ("1 little fight," of
course). But if you've never seen The Color Purple or Friday,
you might get your card snatched!
As a witty celebration of African American life, "BLACK CARD REVOKED"
will appeal to all lovers of Black culture, bringing together viewers
from diverse walks of life for a fun night of laughter and spirited
debate. Each 30-minute episode will feature three (3) teams - each with
a celebrity and contestant partner - answering questions about universal
pop culture and historical moments, viewed through the African American
lens. The teams will square off and put their figurative ‘Black Cards'
on the line for a chance to win up to $10,000.
"BLACK CARD REVOKED" was brought to BET by David A. Hurwitz, who will
serve as Executive Producer for Alternative Productions, Inc. under his
Bill's Market & Television Productions banner. The original creators of
the popular party game, Latesha Williams and Jay Bobo, will serve as
Co-Executive Producers.
For more information about "BLACK CARD REVOKED," please visit
BET.com; and join the conversation on social media using the hashtag
#BlackCardRevoked.
About BET Networks
BET Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B ), is the
nation's leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and
public affairs television programming for the African-American audience.
The primary BET channel is in nearly 85 million households and can be
seen in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom,
sub-Saharan Africa and France. BET is the dominant African-American
consumer brand with a diverse group of business extensions including BET.com,
a leading Internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture,
and news; BET HER (formerly CENTRIC), a 24-hour entertainment network
targeting the African-American woman; BET Music Networks - BET Jams, BET
Soul and BET Gospel; BET Home Entertainment; BET Live, BET's growing
festival business; BET Mobile, which provides ringtones, games and video
content for wireless devices; and BET International, which operates BET
Networks around the globe.
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BET Networks
Giovanna Desselle, 310-481-3872
Giovanna.Desselle@bet.net
Source: BET Networks
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