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The television network from Magic Johnson Enterprises, ASPiRE, today announced its fall line-up of hosted weekly prime time program blocks featuring the best African-American films, music and comedy. Two new weekly features, "Groundbreaking Movies," hosted by Oscar® nominee and acclaimed actor Laurence Fishburne, and "Groundbreaking Music," hosted by Grammy®-winning jazz artist Esperanza Spalding, will premiere during the week of October 1st.  The network also announced new episodes of its "Groundbreaking Comedy" block, hosted by comedian Jonathan Slocumb. ASPiRE General Manager Paul Butler said, "We are honored to have such incredible talent hosting these two new weekly programming blocks,". "Laurence Fishburne and Esperanza Spalding are giants in their respective fields and bring an incredible depth of knowledge, experience and passion to their commentary. We are equally pleased to have Jonathan Slocumb return as the host of...

Schedule will Feature an Entertaining and Inspiring Mix of Original and Groundbreaking Programming Oscar Nominee Laurence Fishburne, Comedian Jonathan Slocumb, Actor Omari Hardwick and..... ATLANTA , June 27, 2012   --ASPiRE, the new television network from Magic Johnson Enterprises, debuts today, Wednesday, June 27 at 8:00 pm EDT with a unique mix of original and groundbreaking programming aimed at African-American viewers. The network will launch with inaugural distribution partners Comcast and Time Warner Cable. At launch, ASPiRE will be available in approximately seven million homes and in 16 of the top 25 African-American markets including New York City , Atlanta , Chicago and Washington, DC . Check out the Promo Video here ASPiRE also will launch on FAVE TV and with five charter brand partners: The Chrysler Group, L'Oreal USA , Nationwide Insurance, Coca-Cola and Walmart. ASPiRE will celebrate its historic kickoff tonight with a private, star-studded eve...