Did we ever see a ginger vampire before Jessica? The star rating reflects overall quality. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Young produced Hair Love and has worked on videos for Blueface, Chloe and Halle, and Michelle Williams. The film was produced after a 2017 Kickstarter campaign, and it was also released as a children's book in May 2019 with illustrations by Vashti Harrison. Cherry also turned to artist Vashti Harrison, who illustrated the “Hair Love” book, which also was made possible by the Kickstarter campaign, and became the film’s character designer. Her kinky, coily hair has a mind of its own, but with some creativity, determination, and the help of her devoted father, Zuri creates the perfect style to welcome home an end-of-the-day surprise. Tweet us @sofeminineUK! This project could be the first of many for Cherry who signed a first-look deal with Warner Bros. Television Group last month. Cherry expressed his excitement over seeing the story continue on HBO Max. Families can talk about different kinds of hair. "If we got married our kids would have had very, very red hair. Super Star! “I am beyond excited to continue telling the story of Stephen, Angela and Zuri and further explore the family dynamics of a young Black millennial family we established in our short film, Hair Love, as an animated series,” said Cherry. Copyright © 2020 United Press International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Be the first to review this title. The pair bond as they try to get her hair together without the help of mommy for the very first time. “Matthew and Sony Animation’s creative voices are a welcome addition to the HBO Max family, and we can’t wait to bring this joyous story to the world.”. Cherry will share the role of showrunner with Carl Jones, who worked on bringing The Boondocks and Black Dynamite to life. The series will be executive produced by Monica A. It’s gorgeous.”, The Doctor might not have been a ginger just yet, but his companions certainly have been. The show is based on characters featured in Matthew A. Cherry's Oscar-winning short film, Hair Love. Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. How Technology Is Reshaping Democracy and Our Lives, Participate in DigCit Week with your kid by using curated activities from Wide Open School, Online Playdates, Game Nights, and Other Ways to Socialize at a Distance, Keeping Kids Motivated for Online Learning, Set limits for violence and more with Plus, In Daddy's Arms I Am Tall: African Americans Celebrating Fathers. Double the ginger trouble. Remember when Van Gogh wanted to marry her? By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our There's something about those fantastic female characters who rock the ginger. Wondering if Hair Love is OK for your kids? The Young family will return in #YoungLove, a new series inspired by the Oscar-winning short from @MatthewACherry and Sony Pictures Animation, on @HBOMax. This is a wonderful celebration about a father and daughter's relationship with each other -- and her hair. She also displays tenacity and dedication. She is the most sarcastic and cynical of the four friends, but is always there when one of them needs her and we guarantee her hair will always look PERFECT. Now Stephen, Angela, and Zuri’s sweet story is getting the TV treatment. It is the amazing embodiment of perfect cartoon hair after it comes to life. A father tries to do his daughter's hair for the first time. Parents need to know that Hair Love, by former NFL wide receiver Matthew A. Cherry and illustrated by Vashti Harrison, is a lovingly depicted tale of a young African American girl's celebration of her hair and the special relationship she has with her father. There were three main characters in this movie. We display the minimum age for which content is developmentally appropriate. The show is expected to go beyond Stephen and Zuri and introduce viewers to the rest of the Young family, including mom Angela and Rocky, the pet cat. It seems insane that Rose could have been BLONDE, since those red curls (soon turned red rat-tails post-iceberg) are one of the most memorable things about the movie. Get full reviews, ratings, and advice delivered weekly to your inbox. Julia Roberts, Richard Gere, and Julia Roberts’ INCREDIBLE hair. Can anyone think of a ginger vampire, seriously? In his tweet, he asked Black voice over actors to keep their eyes open for Young Love so they can shoot their shot. Our ratings are based on child development best practices. A hair band snaps out of Zuri's hair and hits her dad in the eye, eliciting an "ouch! Zuri has a keen awareness of her father's workload and is very appreciative of all he does for her. You know at one point Rose was going to be offered to Gwyneth Paltrow?! The pair bond as they try to get her hair together without the help of mommy for the very first time. HBO Max has ordered a 12-episode season of Young Love, which will feature the Young family (and their cat Rocky) as they go about their daily lives. Yes please and thank you. Hair Love is a short movie, good for ages 3 and up. go to a rising actor. So, it’s great to see Cherry clearly state that these roles will be portrayed by Black actors. What to Watch, Read, and Play While Your Kids Are Stuck Indoors, Common Sense Selections for family entertainment, Stoke kids' love of reading with great summer stories, Teachers: Find the best edtech tools for your classroom with in-depth expert reviews, 6 formas de usar los medios para que los niños mantengan el español, Wide Open School: recursos para el aprendizaje a distancia, Which Side of History? He’ll team up with The Boondocks animator Carl Jones to give their story an extended life. © Common Sense Media. Mmm, Prince Eric. HBO Max has green-lit a full season of the animated series Young Love from Matthew A. Cherry. There aren't any reviews yet. !. Okay, her hair might be like, brick red but still, she’s a redhead Disney Princess so we’ll take it. PRAISE FOR HAIR LOVE 2020 Rise: A Feminist Book Project - Top Ten List NAACP Image Award Nominee Irma Black Award Nominee “[A]n important moment for representation and encouraging positive paternal moments.” – Refinery29 Hair Love is a dedication to black and brown boys and girls everywhere to learn to love their natural hair.” – Blavity