By Michael Dabaie

Viacom Inc.'s (VIAB) BET Networks and Tyler Perry Studios said they would launch BET+, a subscription video-on-demand service focused on the African-American audience.

Available this fall, BET+ will launch with more than 1,000 hours of content including movies and TV shows, originals, and recent seasons of current shows from black creators and talent, the company said.

BET+ will be available at launch on Android devices such as Samsung Galaxy, iOS devices such as the Apple iPad and iPhone, as well as other streaming devices, BET said.

Write to Michael Dabaie at michael.dabaie@wsj.com

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

June 24, 2019 08:42 ET (12:42 GMT)

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