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
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
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”
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
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
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.
Hulu has unveiled the trailer for its upcoming drama series, “Black Cake,” produced by Oprah’s Harpo Films and adapted from Charmaine Wilkerson’s bestselling novel. The series revolves around the startling revelation of a mother’s hidden childhood secrets, which only come to light after her passing. This revelation leaves her children
The fifth annual New Jersey Web Festival took place on Sunday night, September 25th. Taking place live from Montclair’s Brookside Banquets, Alonge Hawes was one of the biggest winners of the night. The multi-hyphenate took home the award for Best Director in A Thriller for
Rarely, if ever, do animated series shine a spotlight on millennials navigating the complexities of raising a child in today’s world, particularly from the Black perspective. However, Matthew A. Cherry is changing the game with his latest creation, “Young Love.” This comedy series, an expansion of his Academy Award-winning animated
