Sunday (January 15) the Epix premium service officially changes its name to MGM Plus as it looks to combine its lineup of original series with the fabled MGM brand of classic movies.

MGM Plus President Michael Wright recently told Multichannel News that the rebrand -- part of Amazon’s acquisition of MGM -- will help bring more awareness to the network’s slate of programming, which includes such originals as Godfather of Harlem, FROM, A Spy Among Friends, Murf the Surf, Rogue Heroes and Billy the Kid.

“The MGM brand is meaningful to consumers,” Wright said. “It’s been very consistent in offering high production value, great talent and entertainment content to a sophisticated audience. We’re offering movies and original series that speak to that audience as we celebrate a brand that people know.”

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Click below to watch more of the interview with Michael Wright in a new MCN Originals Videos segment. ■

Comedian Phoebe Robinson launches her new Comedy Central late night series, Doing the Most With Phoebe Robinson on April 9 at 11 pm.

The 10-episode series stars Robinson as she creates adventures and experiences with celebrity guests that take the comedian out of her comfort zone and into their world, according to Comedy Central. Guest stars slated to appear in the series include Kevin Bacon, The Property Brothers, Tan France, Ashley Graham and Gabrielle Union.

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Robinson in 2018 co-starred with fellow comedian Jessica Williams in an HBO sketch comedy series 2 Dope Queens, which was based on the duo’s podcast of the same name. In a 2018 video interview with Multichannel News, Robinson discusses the increasing opportunities for Black women onscreen as well as her comedic influences.

Cable network IFC recently greenlit a second season of its variety series Sherman's Showcase, which has entertained viewers with a mix of music and sketch comedy skits based around a fictional musical variety show. 

Sherman's Showcase creators Bashir Salahuddin and Diallo Riddle discuss the origins of the series and what has made the show popular with viewers as part of a new MCN Content Spotlight video segment.