Podcast appearances and mentions of ben cory jones

Recorded at the 2019 Austin Film Festival, we chat with Deborah Kaplan & Harry Elfont about Liza On Demand, now entering its second season on Youtube, and Ben Cory Jones about Boomerang, the new show he co-created with Lena Waithe.  You can learn more about the Austin Film Festival here. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On podcast on iTunes! 

As part of our special coverage of Austin Film Festival, Les Weiler chats with Ben Cory Jones about writing for 'Insecure', 'Underground', and adapting the classic 'Boomerang' for a new medium and generation. Check it out!

I talk with screenwriter Ben Cory Jones about his work on the hit HBO show Insecure, his upcoming series Boomerang on BET and much more!

Leland B. Martin stars in the new series “Boomerang” created and executive produced by Lena Waithe and Ben Cory Jones and from Executive Producer Halle Berry. “Boomerang” is based on the 1992 film of the same title. The series picks up 26 years from where the film left off and follows Simone (Tetona Jackson) and Bryson (Tequan Richmond) and their friends Ari (Leland B. Martin) and Tia (Lala Milan). Ari is handsome, charming and is a struggling web-series director who exudes a confident, strong masculine energy. He bears a lion tattoo on his chest, reflective of the Hebrew meaning of his name. Ari is someone who prides himself on a being a creative in a world of executives. He is unapologetic about all aspects of his life and lives a sexually fluid lifestyle.

In this episode, BGB talks about the new BET original series Boomerang, we talk Lena Waithe, Ben Cory Jones, Boomerang the movies vs. the series, new talent, power dynamics in relationships, men approaching women, character development, a spin off not a sequel and so much more

In this episode, I chat with screenwriter, producer Ben Cory Jones about his journey as a writer producer and his new gig as showrunner for the BET comedy series Boomerang, loosely based on the iconic 90's era film, starring Eddie Murphy and Halle Berry. Follow Ben on Instagram & Twitter @benthewriter Follow WordyGirl Entertainment on Instagram and Twiter at @wordygirlent. Visit our website at www.wordygirlent.com

Panel interview with Alexandra Cunningham (Dirty John, Desperate Housewives, NYPD Blue); Ben Cory Jones (Insecure, Underground, Boomerang); and Beth Schacter (Bunheads, Quantico, Normal Adolescent Behavior).CONNECT W/ BEN BLACKER & THE WRITER'S PANEL ON SOCIAL MEDIA:https://twitter.com/BENBLACKERhttps://www.facebook.com/TVWritersPanelTHE WRITER'S PANEL IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST:http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/the-writers-panel

Ben Cory Jones is a Writer & Producer on Insecure (HBO) and Co-Produced Step Sisters (Netflix). He gives us a personal walk-through his journey from moving to LA with a dream to write, to participating in the creation of some of the most celebrated black-focused content of our time. Ben keeps it real with us and discusses his struggles, successes, and the things he wished he had known when he was getting started. If you’re a budding artist looking to finally catch that big break, you definitely want to hear this inspiring story. Go to our website to join thousands of other black people in our global community and get unapologetically black empowerment, inspiration, and tangible tips delivered directly to your inbox once per week: motivationforblackpeople.com   Hosted by Justin Michael Williams