# MACRO Enters Streaming With ALLBLK Acquisition

> Charles D. King's production company buys the Black-focused streaming platform from AMC to expand into direct-to-consumer entertainment.
- Title: MACRO Enters Streaming With ALLBLK Acquisition | Shortify
- Summary: Charles D. King's production company buys the Black-focused streaming platform from AMC to expand into direct-to-consumer entertainment. MACRO is…
- Keywords: charles d. king, macro, allblk, amc global media, streaming acquisition, direct-to-consumer, black entertainment, robert l. johnson, kristin dolan, original programming, Enters, Streaming
- Source: The Hollywood Reporter — https://hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/macro-acquires-allblk-charles-d-king-1236703134
- Author: Brande Victorian
- Published: 2026-09-16T16:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: charles d. king, macro, allblk, amc global media, streaming acquisition, direct-to-consumer, black entertainment, robert l. johnson, kristin dolan, original programming
## MACRO buys ALLBLK streaming
Charles D. King's production company has acquired ALLBLK from AMC Global Media, marking MACRO's first move into direct-to-consumer streaming.
## What MACRO brings to the table
MACRO plans to invest in new original programming and deepen audience engagement. The company has produced acclaimed films and Netflix and Apple TV series.
## King sees opportunity in focus
King said MACRO sees a chance to invest in a focused platform with a clear audience during industry consolidation and disruption.

> MACRO sees an opportunity to invest in a focused platform with a clear audience and strengthen it through greater resources, content and creative partnerships.
## AMC stays involved as investor
AMC Global Media will remain an investor in ALLBLK and has signed a content licensing agreement to continue serving the platform's audience.

> ALLBLK has had a fantastic year, establishing a strong foundation for continued growth under the stewardship of MACRO.
## ALLBLK's history and mission
Launched in 2014 by BET co-founder Robert L. Johnson, ALLBLK is the first streaming service created specifically for Black television and movies.
## Platform continues independently
ALLBLK will keep operating as a standalone service, maintaining its current library of originals like G.R.I.T.S., D.O.P.E. Unit, and Jupiter Jones.
## Key takeaway

MACRO is diversifying beyond film and TV production by acquiring ALLBLK, a streaming service built specifically for Black audiences, signaling confidence in niche streaming platforms.