Fox Orders ‘Black Lightning’ Pilot from Salim and Mara Brock Akil
*DC comics superhero “Black Lightning” is a step closer to becoming a TV series. As previously reported, the project …
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Salim & Mara Brock Akil Could Make TV History With First Black Superhero Series ‘Black Lightning’
*“Being Mary Jane’s” Salim and Mara Brock Akil are teaming with DC Comics specialist Greg Berlanti in hopes of making a …
New Leadership at BET’s ‘Being Mary Jane’: Will Packer Replaces EP Mara Brock Akil
*A changing of the guard has taken place at BET’s “Being Mary Jane.” In the wake of creators and executive producers …
Mara Brock Akil, Shaping Black TV One Hit Show At a Time
*Mara Brock Akil is one of Hollywood’s most powerful TV showrunners, and while her name may not be mentioned in the same …
Mara Brock Akil, Salim Akil Exiting BET, Ink Deal with WBtv
*Hollywood Power couple Mara Brock Akil and Salim Akil have signed a three-year overall deal with Warner Bros TV to …
BET Renews ‘Being Mary Jane’ for a Third Season
*After airing just one episode of its second season, BET is already locking down a third for “Being Mary Jane.” The …
