Amazon Studios To Produce Jonas Brothers Documentary

By R. Thomas Umstead
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Amazon Studios will develop a documentary on the musical group the Jonas Brothers, the company announced Monday.

The documentary will take a behind the scenes look at the three Jonas Brothers -- Kevin, Nick and Joe -- as they reunite for a new album and concert tour, according to Amazon. The documentary, which does not have a release date, will be produced in association with Philymack and Federal Films.

"Amazon Prime Video is proud to be the exclusive home for a very personal, behind the scenes look at the Jonas Brothers as they reunite for this exciting tour” said Jennifer Salke, Head of Amazon Studios in a statement, “Experiencing the brothers back together again is the news that everyone hoped for and we can’t wait to share this intimate and compelling documentary special with all of our customers.”

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.