EXCLUSIVE: Caffeine, a broadcast company focused on the creation and distribution of live, interactive content, has signed on to distribute Macro Television Studios’ The World Series of SpadesFrom Clint Coley (creator and comedian), Transit Pictures, Everybody Eats Productions.
Caffeine will co-produce and live stream the series as part of the agreement. It will air Wednesdays at 9 p.m. EST/6 p.m. PST.
The World Series of SpadesIt was released initially on Amazon Prime and Facebook Watch in September 2020. The series, which celebrated the Black experience and triumph, attracted a large audience from its 20-episode digital release. The series will feature the best celebrities and non-celebrity Spades players. They will compete in the ultimate Spades tournament, which culminates in a championship match. The winners will receive a grand cash prize.
The seven-episode season, hosted by Michael Smith, RocsiDiaz, and DJ Ristic, is a seven-episode series of WSOS There are eight star-studded teams that will compete for the title of World Series champion. Yo-Yo, Rapsody, Mekhi Phifer and Problem are a few of the celebrities playing alongside some of the world’s best Spades players.
With Caffeine’s interactive platform, viewers will be able to live comment and interact with the hosts before, during and after the matches. Additionally, the episodes will be available through Caffeine’s VOD after they air.
Coley created it with Brennon Edwards, producer. The World Series of Spades is executive produced by Charles D. King’s Macro Television Studios, Transit Pictures and Everybody Eats Productions. King, Marta Fernandez and Aisha Corpsas Wynn are the executive producers. Ahmadou Seck Edwards, Coley and Edwards are also involved.