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Crave Welcomes THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL-AIR to the Neighbourhood, Beginning November 19
– Highly anticipated HBO Max Original reunion special also premieres November 19 on Crave –
“The cherished sitcom portrayed Black American families like never before, defying stereotypes and exploring themes that still resonate today” – The Independent
Tags: @CraveCanada, @Crave_PR TORONTO (November 16, 2020) – This is a story all about how THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL-AIR is coming to Crave! The complete series – 148 episodes over six seasons –begins rolling out on Crave on Thursday, Nov. 19, it was announced today, with Crave becoming the exclusive Canadian streaming home of the series in January 2021. In line with the full library of the series dropping on Crave, the highly anticipated HBO Max Original, THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL-AIR REUNION SPECIAL also premieres November 19. Will Smith confirmed the premiere date and released the first trailer for the reunion special in an exclusive announcement on his social handles last Friday. Considered by many as one of the most iconic sitcoms of the 1990s, THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL-AIR stars Will Smith as Will, a street-smart teenager from inner-city Philadelphia who, after getting into a fight, is sent to live with his wealthy uncle and aunt in their Bel-Air mansion. Will’s lifestyle often clashes with the upper-class world of the Banks family – his uncle Phil (James Avery, License to Drive) and aunt Vivian (Daphne Maxwell Reid, FRANK’S PLACE and Janet Hubert, Not Letting Go); and their children, Will’s cousins: Hilary (Karyn Parsons, Major Payne), Carlton (Alfonso Ribeiro, AMERICA’S FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS), and Ashley (Tatyana Ali, THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS). Originally airing from 1990-1996, the series received critical acclaim for pushing the boundaries of storytelling and representation in television. It is well known for its memorable opening sequence, featuring the theme song performed by Smith and recurring guest star DJ Jazzy Jeff, and for its long list of celebrity guest appearances. The series had more than 40 celebrity guests including Tyra Banks, Oprah Winfrey, Queen Latifah, Chris Rock, Naomi Campbell, and even Donald Trump. On September 10, 2020, the cast gathered on-set in the Banks’ home to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the series, and to tape a reunion special for HBO Max, which premieres in Canada on Thursday, Nov. 19, in-line with the U.S. premiere. Smith made waves on social media when he released two photos from the taping back in September. He was joined by series regulars Tatyana Ali, Karyn Parsons, Joseph Marcell, Daphne Maxwell Reid, and Alfonso Ribeiro, as well as recurring co-star DJ Jazzy Jeff, for a family reunion. Surprising the rest of the cast, Smith also revealed that he sat down with Janet Hubert, who originated the role of Aunt Viv, for the first time in 27 years for an emotional reunion and a candid conversation. THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL-AIR joins Crave’s existing collection of Comfort TV content, including the complete libraries of SEINFELD, FRASIER, 30 ROCK, VERONICA MARS, and THE BIG BANG THEORY. THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL-AIR REUNION SPECIAL joins Crave’s existing offering of HBO Max Originals, including AN AMERICAN PICKLE, EXPECTING AMY, LOVE LIFE, and the upcoming THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT, premiering November 26.About Crave
Delivering more Oscar®-nominated and Emmy® Award-winning programming than any other service, Crave is Canada’s prestige entertainment offering, with HBO, SHOWTIME®, Starz, Hollywood-hit movies, a superior collection of kid’s movies and programs, and thousands of hours of acclaimed television series, specials, factual programming, and originals that can’t be found anywhere else.
Crave is the exclusive home of HBO in Canada, delivering HBO’s current slate of signature dramatic and comedic programs, documentaries, films, and live specials, as well as titles from HBO’s extensive off-air library. Crave is also home to current SHOWTIME series and specials, and past SHOWTIME hits. Crave Original hit series include comedies LETTERKENNY and NEW EDEN; CRAVINGS: THE AFTERSHOW with Lainey Lui; HEALTHY IS HOT with Chloe Wilde; candid interview series MUCH STUDIOS PRESENTS: MIKE ON MUCH IN CONVERSATION WITH…; a series of original stand-up specials; and competition series CANADA’S DRAG RACE.
Crave is a major supporter of Canada’s production industry, helping to fund and develop numerous film and documentary projects including feature films THE SONG OF NAMES, WHITE LIE, and THE GRIZZLIES among others, as well as Crave Original Documentaries ONCE WERE BROTHERS: ROBBIE ROBERTSON AND THE BAND, SHARKWATER: EXTINCTION, YOU ARE HERE: A COME FROM AWAY STORY, and ANTHROPOCENE: THE HUMAN EPOCH. Crave also includes acclaimed selections from the Toronto International Film Festival which are featured in two exclusive collections: Best of TIFF and TIFF Selects.
Crave is a bilingual TV and streaming service with more than 6,000 hours of exclusive French-language content included with the Super Écran add-on. Crave is available directly to all Canadians with access to the Internet at Crave.ca, via iOS and Android, and other platforms. It’s also available in English through participating television providers across six 24-hour High Definition linear and on demand channels. Crave is from Bell Media, Canada’s leading content company, providing Canada’s most-watched and most-acclaimed television programming on network, specialty, pay and digital platforms. Visit our website at Crave.ca.
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