National Geographic is gearing up to present an enthralling new documentary delving into the history of Black astronauts. Titled “The Space Race,” the documentary explores the Space Age by revisiting the experiences of Black astronauts, covering almost six decades of history. A recent featurette trailer provides a glimpse into the documentary, featuring Edward Joseph “Ed” […]
Variety reports that Netflix and Shondaland have secured the global rights to the documentary “Black Barbie,” which will explore the history of the first Black Barbie doll. Introduced three decades after the original Barbie in 1980, the film shows how three Black women at Mattel advocated for more diverse barbies. Directed by Lagueria Davis, “Black Barbie” […]
The 18th annual Peachtree Village International Film Festival (PVIFF) proudly announces the screening of the web series “Therapy Sess” as a finalist in this year’s prestigious lineup. Directed by Jason Holmes, the series offers a fresh perspective on the complexities of love, divorce, and self-discovery. Synopsis: “Therapy Sess” follows the journey of a newly divorced […]
A year after its debut, Silver & Gold is finally returning with new episodes. The critically acclaimed, award-winning series is set to make its return Monday, December 4th with a special 60-minute episode on Jaro Media. The episode, the 7th in the series first season, is titled “The Valley Of Sorek” and will explore the perilous […]
The Alonge Hawes created series finally returns with one of its most poignant and tragic installments.
During the 6th annual short film competition at the 2023 Peachtree Village International Film Festival, JARO took pride in presenting a selection of over 40 finalists from diverse corners of the world. The top honor of first place was awarded to In the Matchbox, a film written by Jermi Little and directed by Mike Rae […]
Variety reports that Colman Domingo is slated to portray the legendary singer Nat King Cole in a movie musical, which he co-wrote and will mark his feature directing debut. Nat King Cole, a towering figure in 20th-century music, emerged as a jazz and pop vocalist in the late 1930s, recording a plethora of chart-topping hits […]
Steven Goard, the head of SDG Quantum Productions, has tapped Alonge Hawes to assist in the development of a brand-new animated project, ‘The Uptown Chronicles’, with an eye for the first ‘phase’ of the project to be released sometime in 2024.
“Free at Last” is an upcoming documentary series that will recount Apartheid’s history, Variety reports. Co-produced by Germany’s Beetz Brothers and South Africa’s Storyscope, the project will deep dive into South Africa’s decades-long oppressive regime. It will also feature exclusive accounts from victims and perpetrators, unseen footage, and undisclosed documents. In honor of Nelson Mandela’s […]
Following the announcement that Alonge Hawes had been tapped to join the production of a somewhat mysterious animated project spearheaded by Steven Goard titled ‘The Uptown Chronicles’, news has now come forth confirming the nature of the project. ‘The Uptown Chronicles’ is simultaneously being developed as both a film and series, with the film aiming […]