ATLANTE, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Bounce, the popular multiplatform streaming and entertainment network serving African Americans, today unveiled its next original programming schedule. The lineup includes an all-new original series about black women that is written, produced, directed by and starring black women, “Find happy.”

Insight:

New Original Scripted Series:

Return Series

New Original Movies:

Special events

• “Scripps National Spelling Bee” (June 1-2)

• “Bounce Trumpet Awards” (June 19, June 19)

Original series
“Find Happy” is a dramatic comedy following the experience of the black woman through the dissatisfied life of Yaz-Carterstarting with his unfortunate 36^and birthday. The 10-episode first season features Yaz’s loving but complicated family, her stagnant career in the changing landscape of radio, and an unrequited ride of love while dating in the love desert of Atlanta. “Finding Happy” Reveals Over Time That True Happiness Can Only Be Found Within.

B. Simone (“Wild ‘n Out” from MTV) stars as Yaz with Kim Cole (“Living Single”), Marketta Patrice (“Black Jesus”), Angela Gibbs (“Hacks”), Stevie Baggs (“Ruthless”) and Mike Merrill (“A la carte”). Kendra Jo is the showrunner/writer and co-creator with Yasmine Colman and Angela Wells. Eric C. RhoneCedric the animator, Yasmine Colman, Angela Wells, Kendra Jo and Reesha L. Archibald are the show’s executive producers.

“Finding Happy” is being developed as a companion show to Bounce’s men’s hit “Johnson”. The Deji LaRay-created comedy-drama returns for season two July 10and Terri J. Vaughn joined the cast alongside LaRay, Thomas Q. JonesDL Hughley, Derrex Brady and Philip A.Smithey.

The story continues

“Johnson” and “Finding Happy” come from Eric C. Rhone & Cedric The Entertainer, production company A Bird & A Bird Entertainment and the couple are executive producers.

original movies
“Heist of Faith 2″ – In time for the holidays comes”Heist of Faith 2 “as Bounce premieres sequel to last year’s popular comedy hit”Heist of Faith“, which has been nominated for several Gemini Awards, from Canada version of the Emmys. The original cast members, including Jonathan Langdon, Dalmar Abuzeid and Safine Semadjust resume their roles as Pasteur Benjamin (Langon) and its motley crew of devotees. This time, they find themselves locked in the local mall just as a fearsome team of armed robbers attempt to steal a jewel. Unable to flee or seek help, the pastor and his friends realize it’s up to them to fight off the crooks and save the mall – all before Christmas morning. “Heist of Faith 2″ is produced by JB Sugar and Ella Myers/No Equal Entertainment in association with Ahmet Zappa and Erin Benjamin/Monsterfoot Productions.

Other highlights of Bounce’s original lineup include the iconic Scripps National Spelling Bee, which will air on sister network ION and several other Scripps networks June 1-2and the prestigious Bounce Trumpet Awardsback on TV for a 30 special^and anniversary telecast on Juneteenth.

Special events
Scripps National Spelling Bee The nation’s largest and longest-running educational program returns to Scripps Networks, where it will air on ION and Bounce, and other networks. Accomplished actor, director, educator and advocate for lifelong child literacy LeVar Burton will serve as host. The televised semi-finals on June 1 and the finals June 2, 2022 take place at National Harbour, Maryland.

Bounce Trumpet Awards – The gala celebrates the best of African-American excellence and achievement. A beacon to inspire, enlighten and elevate the human spirit to its highest potential, the program recognizes black humanitarians who have succeeded against immense odds and increase the wealth of society by fighting for justice and equality for all. . The show will air during the holidays on June 16, June 19, a date that fits perfectly with what this event stands for and offers a meaningful way to celebrate the show’s 30th anniversary. This year’s winners include Courtney B. Vance, Stan Lathan, Zaila Before-guard, Princess Sarah Culberson and senators Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff.

Media contact: Jim Weiss770-672-6504, jim.weiss@scrippstv.com

About Bounce
Bounce (@bouncetv) offers mixed programming of original series and films, theatrical films, off-network series, specials and events designed for African American audiences. Bounce is available to 98% of US television homes for free and over-the-air on digital antenna, on cable, on DISH channel 359, plus Roku, Pluto TV and Apple TV; on mobile devices via the Bounce app; and on the web through BounceTV.com. Bounce XL, Scripps Networks’ new ad-supported free-to-air (FAST) TV channel, is available on Samsung TV Plus, Pluto TV and Xumo. Rebound is part of The EW Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP).

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