“Back on the Record with Bob Costas” has been cancelled by HBO following the conclusion of its second season, TheWrap has confirmed.
“Bob Costas and his team have delivered insightful and quality sports programming with ‘Back on the Record,’ and we are proud of its multiple Sports Emmy nominations,” an HBO spokesperson said in a statement. “Bob is an important part of HBO Sports’ history and “Back on the Record” was an excellent chapter in that story.”
The talk show, which offered four episodes each season, featured the sportscaster and journalist in extended one-on-one conversations with sports, entertainment and pop culture figures. It was Costas’ third show on HBO.
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“Bob Costas and his team have delivered insightful and quality sports programming with ‘Back on the Record,’ and we are proud of its multiple Sports Emmy nominations,” an HBO spokesperson said in a statement. “Bob is an important part of HBO Sports’ history and “Back on the Record” was an excellent chapter in that story.”
The talk show, which offered four episodes each season, featured the sportscaster and journalist in extended one-on-one conversations with sports, entertainment and pop culture figures. It was Costas’ third show on HBO.
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- 12/22/2022
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
Exclusive: HBO is not moving forward with a third season of Back On the Record With Bob Costas.
“Bob Costas and his team have delivered insightful and quality sports programming with ‘Back on the Record,’ and we are proud of its multiple Sports Emmy nominations,” HBO spokesperson said in a statement to Deadline. “Bob is an important part of HBO Sports’ history and Back on the Record was an excellent chapter in that story.”
Back On the Record, a four-episodes-per-year interview series featuring Costas in in-depth conversations with sports, entertainment and pop culture figures, marked the veteran sportscaster and TV host’s third show on HBO where he has a long history.
Costas won seven Sports Emmy Awards as host of the premium network’s On The Record with Bob Costas (2001-2004) and Costas Now (2005-2009).
“I have always been proud of my association with HBO, and the type of...
“Bob Costas and his team have delivered insightful and quality sports programming with ‘Back on the Record,’ and we are proud of its multiple Sports Emmy nominations,” HBO spokesperson said in a statement to Deadline. “Bob is an important part of HBO Sports’ history and Back on the Record was an excellent chapter in that story.”
Back On the Record, a four-episodes-per-year interview series featuring Costas in in-depth conversations with sports, entertainment and pop culture figures, marked the veteran sportscaster and TV host’s third show on HBO where he has a long history.
Costas won seven Sports Emmy Awards as host of the premium network’s On The Record with Bob Costas (2001-2004) and Costas Now (2005-2009).
“I have always been proud of my association with HBO, and the type of...
- 12/22/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s TV news roundup, Hulu has set a premiere date for ‘Utopia Falls’ and AMC has released a trailer for “Better Call Saul” Season 5.
Dates
“The Soup” will return to E! Network on Feb. 12. Complete with its new host Jade Catta-Preta, the latest season will feature the comedian and actress’ hot takes on the buzziest clips of the week. Those will cover entertainment and social media such as the latest competition series, daytime and late night talk shows, reality favorites like “The Real Housewives” and “The Bachelor,” award shows, popular scripted series, and sports programming.
“Utopia Falls” will launch on Feb. 14, Hulu announced in partnership with Sonar Entertainment. Set in a reimagined future, the series follows a group of teens chosen to compete in the prestigious Exemplar performing arts competition in the colony of New Babyl. When they stumble upon a hidden archive of cultural relics, the kids...
Dates
“The Soup” will return to E! Network on Feb. 12. Complete with its new host Jade Catta-Preta, the latest season will feature the comedian and actress’ hot takes on the buzziest clips of the week. Those will cover entertainment and social media such as the latest competition series, daytime and late night talk shows, reality favorites like “The Real Housewives” and “The Bachelor,” award shows, popular scripted series, and sports programming.
“Utopia Falls” will launch on Feb. 14, Hulu announced in partnership with Sonar Entertainment. Set in a reimagined future, the series follows a group of teens chosen to compete in the prestigious Exemplar performing arts competition in the colony of New Babyl. When they stumble upon a hidden archive of cultural relics, the kids...
- 1/10/2020
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
HBO Sports has picked up SXSW doc Any One Of Us, produced by Red Bull Films, which chronicles pro mountain biker Paul Basagoitia’s journey to recovery after a devastating spinal cord injury.
The feature marks the first partnership between HBO Sports and Red Bull Films. Directed by Fernando Villena, it also features a host of spinal cord injury survivors.
The film will debut on October 29 on HBO it was announced today by Peter Nelson, Executive Vice President, HBO Sports. Pic is produced by Ben Bryan and Nate Nash; executive producers are Scott Bradfield, Charlie Rosene, Jim Sayer, Paul Basagoitia, Aaron Lutze and Werner Brell; for HBO, executive producers are Peter Nelson and Rick Bernstein.
“Any One Of Us is an incredibly raw, emotional, and impactful film,” said Nelson. “Paul’s story is unforgettable, and an extraordinary case study of what Sci survivors deal with on a daily basis as...
The feature marks the first partnership between HBO Sports and Red Bull Films. Directed by Fernando Villena, it also features a host of spinal cord injury survivors.
The film will debut on October 29 on HBO it was announced today by Peter Nelson, Executive Vice President, HBO Sports. Pic is produced by Ben Bryan and Nate Nash; executive producers are Scott Bradfield, Charlie Rosene, Jim Sayer, Paul Basagoitia, Aaron Lutze and Werner Brell; for HBO, executive producers are Peter Nelson and Rick Bernstein.
“Any One Of Us is an incredibly raw, emotional, and impactful film,” said Nelson. “Paul’s story is unforgettable, and an extraordinary case study of what Sci survivors deal with on a daily basis as...
- 9/19/2019
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Strike up the band: HBO Sports’ acclaimed reality franchise is going to school for the first time with 24/7 College Football, a four-part docuseries narrated by Ray Donovan‘s Liev Schreiber that kicks off October 2 on HBO.
The inaugural episode will follow the Florida Gators, followed by visits with the Penn State Nittany Lions, Arizona State Sun Devils and Washington State Cougars. All happen to be undefeated in the young season and ranked in the national top 25.
24/7 College Football will document the lives of the four head coaches — Florida’s Dan Mullen, Penn State’s James Franklin, Arizona State’s Herm Edwards and Washington State’s Mike Leach — players, assistant coaches and more over one week during the regular season. The series will air over four consecutive weeks in October, starting with the Gators.
“For many years, we have been enamored with the storylines and unrivaled traditions of college football, and...
The inaugural episode will follow the Florida Gators, followed by visits with the Penn State Nittany Lions, Arizona State Sun Devils and Washington State Cougars. All happen to be undefeated in the young season and ranked in the national top 25.
24/7 College Football will document the lives of the four head coaches — Florida’s Dan Mullen, Penn State’s James Franklin, Arizona State’s Herm Edwards and Washington State’s Mike Leach — players, assistant coaches and more over one week during the regular season. The series will air over four consecutive weeks in October, starting with the Gators.
“For many years, we have been enamored with the storylines and unrivaled traditions of college football, and...
- 9/18/2019
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
As football season ramps up this week, HBO Sports and NFL Films announced their teaming on a feature-length film about the long-standing relationship between generational football coaches Bill Belichick and Nick Saban.
Belichick & Saban: The Art of Coaching will air in December on the premium cabler. Check out the promo, which will air during HBO’s Hard Knocks tonight.
The film focuses on a four-decade-long friendship between two of the sport’s most successful and revered coaches. New England Patriots master Belichick and Alabama Crimson Tide frontman Saban grant unprecedented camera access to their annual coaching retreat, where they share a multi-layered conversation about their interwoven history, admiration, coaching philosophies and more. The intimate portrait invites viewers to examine first-hand their blueprints for organizational success.
“Bill Belichick and Nick Saban have become the modern versions of Vince Lombardi and John Wooden – symbols of success not just in sports but in life,...
Belichick & Saban: The Art of Coaching will air in December on the premium cabler. Check out the promo, which will air during HBO’s Hard Knocks tonight.
The film focuses on a four-decade-long friendship between two of the sport’s most successful and revered coaches. New England Patriots master Belichick and Alabama Crimson Tide frontman Saban grant unprecedented camera access to their annual coaching retreat, where they share a multi-layered conversation about their interwoven history, admiration, coaching philosophies and more. The intimate portrait invites viewers to examine first-hand their blueprints for organizational success.
“Bill Belichick and Nick Saban have become the modern versions of Vince Lombardi and John Wooden – symbols of success not just in sports but in life,...
- 9/3/2019
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
To make $9 million for an afternoon of golf, one had better be willing to promote the hell out of the match. That’s exactly what Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are doing with their upcoming installment of HBO’s “24/7.”
We got a very dramatic trailer on Monday for “24/7 The Match: Tiger vs. Phil.” The HBO series debuts Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 10/9c, while the actual $9 million pay-per-view match in Las Vegas will take place on Friday, Nov. 23 starting at 3 p.m. Et/noon Pt.
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“He could smell it,” Mickelson says of his opponent in the “24/7” sneak peek. “He could almost touch that $9 million.”
“It would mean more than the 9 mill — to take it off of him, it’s just that much better,” Woods says.
“It’s not gonna happen,” Phil promises.
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We got a very dramatic trailer on Monday for “24/7 The Match: Tiger vs. Phil.” The HBO series debuts Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 10/9c, while the actual $9 million pay-per-view match in Las Vegas will take place on Friday, Nov. 23 starting at 3 p.m. Et/noon Pt.
Watch the trailer above.
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“He could smell it,” Mickelson says of his opponent in the “24/7” sneak peek. “He could almost touch that $9 million.”
“It would mean more than the 9 mill — to take it off of him, it’s just that much better,” Woods says.
“It’s not gonna happen,” Phil promises.
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- 10/29/2018
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
HBO has picked up a new unscripted talk series from LeBron James, “The Shop.”
Set in a barber shop, the series features James and business partner Maverick Carter talking sports, music, pop culture, world events, business, and other cultural topics with celebrities from the worlds of sports and entertainment. Among the show’s guests are Snoop Dogg, New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., running back Alvin Kamara of the New Orleans Saints, Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green, Los Angeles Sparks star Candace Parker, and comedian Jon Stewart.
Produced by James and Carter’s company Uninterrupted and HBO, the series has been ordered for an eight-episode first season.
“’The Shop’ is exactly why we created Uninterrupted,” says LeBron James. “Anyone who has been in a real barbershop, like the ones where I grew up, knows why this show can be so incredible. I’m really excited HBO believed...
Set in a barber shop, the series features James and business partner Maverick Carter talking sports, music, pop culture, world events, business, and other cultural topics with celebrities from the worlds of sports and entertainment. Among the show’s guests are Snoop Dogg, New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., running back Alvin Kamara of the New Orleans Saints, Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green, Los Angeles Sparks star Candace Parker, and comedian Jon Stewart.
Produced by James and Carter’s company Uninterrupted and HBO, the series has been ordered for an eight-episode first season.
“’The Shop’ is exactly why we created Uninterrupted,” says LeBron James. “Anyone who has been in a real barbershop, like the ones where I grew up, knows why this show can be so incredible. I’m really excited HBO believed...
- 7/26/2018
- by Daniel Holloway
- Variety Film + TV
HBO Sports and LeBron James and Maverick Carter’s digital media company Uninterrupted are teaming to produce The Shop, with HBO today ordering several episodes of the barbershop-set talk show to premiere throughout the year and beginning next month.
The parties said the series will offer unfiltered conversation and debate with some of the biggest names in sport and entertainment, set in different barbershops around the country. The first episode — which will feature Snoop Dogg, Jon Stewart, the Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green and Los Angeles Sparks’ Candace Parker, and New York Giants star receiver Odell Beckham Jr. and New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara — will debut August 28 at 11 Pm.
James, who just signed a four-year, $153.3 million contract to join the Los Angeles Lakers, has been setting up deals all over town via his and Carter’s SpringHill Entertainment. The company already is teaming with HBO Sports on the...
The parties said the series will offer unfiltered conversation and debate with some of the biggest names in sport and entertainment, set in different barbershops around the country. The first episode — which will feature Snoop Dogg, Jon Stewart, the Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green and Los Angeles Sparks’ Candace Parker, and New York Giants star receiver Odell Beckham Jr. and New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara — will debut August 28 at 11 Pm.
James, who just signed a four-year, $153.3 million contract to join the Los Angeles Lakers, has been setting up deals all over town via his and Carter’s SpringHill Entertainment. The company already is teaming with HBO Sports on the...
- 7/26/2018
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Nevermind the L.A. Lakers, LeBron James is coming to HBO.
The network has picked up “The Shop,” which first debuted in 2016 on the NBA star’s Uninterrupted website. The first episode to air on HBO will feature Snoop Dogg and premiere on Tuesday, Aug. 28 at 11 p.m.
Other guests expected on the series are the New York Giants’ wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara, Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green, Los Angeles Sparks star Candace Parker and Jon Stewart.
“‘The Shop’ is exactly why we created Uninterrupted,” James said in a press release Thursday. “Anyone who has been in a real barbershop, like the ones where I grew up, knows why this show can be so incredible. I’m really excited HBO believed in our idea and is helping us create something special.”
Executive vice president of HBO Sports Peter Nelson said that...
The network has picked up “The Shop,” which first debuted in 2016 on the NBA star’s Uninterrupted website. The first episode to air on HBO will feature Snoop Dogg and premiere on Tuesday, Aug. 28 at 11 p.m.
Other guests expected on the series are the New York Giants’ wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara, Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green, Los Angeles Sparks star Candace Parker and Jon Stewart.
“‘The Shop’ is exactly why we created Uninterrupted,” James said in a press release Thursday. “Anyone who has been in a real barbershop, like the ones where I grew up, knows why this show can be so incredible. I’m really excited HBO believed in our idea and is helping us create something special.”
Executive vice president of HBO Sports Peter Nelson said that...
- 7/26/2018
- by Ashley Boucher
- The Wrap
Below watch a preview for the 23rd season of the Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel TV show, premiering on HBO July 26, 2016 at 10:00pm Et/Pt. This season takes an in-depth look at the Olympics and the Ioc, including the decision to host the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, despite problems with pollution, the healthcare system, and the Zika virus crisis.Hosted by Bryant Gumbel, Real Sports also features correspondents including: Jon Frankel, Bernard Goldberg and David Scott. Frankel will report from Rio, while Goldberg visits Sochi, Russia, site of the 2014 Winter Games. Scott travels to Beijing, China to follow up on the after-effects of the 2008 Summer Games. Rick Bernstein is executive producer. Joe Perskie is senior producer.Read More…...
- 7/22/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
The International Documentary Association (Ida) announced nominations for the 2014 Ida Documentary Awards today, with awards being bestowed December 5th at the Paramount Theatre on the studio lot. The top films nominated in the best feature category include the critically-acclaimed Citizenfour from filmmaker Laura Poitras about Edward Snowden and the state of surveillance of civilians post 9/11 which has been enjoying a theatrical run and Nick Broomfield’s Tales Of The Grim Sleeper about the serial killer who terrorized South Central Los Angeles over 25 years. In the limited series category is Playtone’s CNN doc The Sixties, among others. Best episodic include Oprah Winfrey’s Master Class and HBO’s Vice exec produced by Bill Maher (and others). In addition, Robert Redford will receive the Career Achievement award from the Ida.
Winners in the Best Feature and Best Short categories are selected by Ida’s international membership. Screening committees of industry professionals based in New York City,...
Winners in the Best Feature and Best Short categories are selected by Ida’s international membership. Screening committees of industry professionals based in New York City,...
- 10/29/2014
- by Anita Busch
- Deadline
This is a tough awards season! Lots of great movies to see, so little time! I'm catching up like crazy before we vote for the Critics' Choice Movie Awards for the Broadcast Film Critics Association. So I apologize if I haven't updated you with the latest on the awards season 2013-2014! And there were many award-giving bodies announcing nominations.
We already told you about the Rome Film Festival and the Film Independent Spirit Awards, now let's talk about the 2013 Gotham Awards, the Ida Documentary Awards, the Cinema Eye, and the Producers Guild announcing its best documentary choices.
First stop, we have the 2013 Gotham Awards where Steve McQueen's "12 Years a Slave" topped the nominations with three nods including best feature, best actor for Chiwetel Ejiofor and breakthrough actor for Lupita Nyong'o.
Winners will be announced on Dec. 2nd where Richard Linklater, Forest Whitaker, and Katherine Oliver (head of the NYC...
We already told you about the Rome Film Festival and the Film Independent Spirit Awards, now let's talk about the 2013 Gotham Awards, the Ida Documentary Awards, the Cinema Eye, and the Producers Guild announcing its best documentary choices.
First stop, we have the 2013 Gotham Awards where Steve McQueen's "12 Years a Slave" topped the nominations with three nods including best feature, best actor for Chiwetel Ejiofor and breakthrough actor for Lupita Nyong'o.
Winners will be announced on Dec. 2nd where Richard Linklater, Forest Whitaker, and Katherine Oliver (head of the NYC...
- 12/2/2013
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
When the Miami Heat defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder to win the 2012 NBA championship, the Florida metropolis went bananas for basketball. But the hoops have been put away for another season, and a Miami sports fan's thoughts can now turn to a ball of a different shape -- and HBO is there to take them behind the scenes.
On Tuesday, Aug. 7, HBO and NFL Films' documentary series "Hard Knocks" heads to "Training Camp With the Miami Dolphins" to see how the venerable football franchise -- established in 1966 -- readies itself to win back the pro sports bragging rights in its home city.
Asked what's great about having the Dolphins on this season, Rick Bernstein, executive producer for HBO, tells Zap2it, "It's a number of things. One, it's the history of the team. The team has some good characters that will make for a good series. We've got a head coach in Joe Philbin,...
On Tuesday, Aug. 7, HBO and NFL Films' documentary series "Hard Knocks" heads to "Training Camp With the Miami Dolphins" to see how the venerable football franchise -- established in 1966 -- readies itself to win back the pro sports bragging rights in its home city.
Asked what's great about having the Dolphins on this season, Rick Bernstein, executive producer for HBO, tells Zap2it, "It's a number of things. One, it's the history of the team. The team has some good characters that will make for a good series. We've got a head coach in Joe Philbin,...
- 8/7/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Tune in alert as we have one week to go for the match between Manny Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38 KOs) and Timothy Bradley Jr. (28-0, 12 KOs) who dial up preparations before heading to Las Vegas for their title showdown. .Pacquiao vs. Bradley. takes place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Saturday, June 9 at 9:00 p.m. (Et)/6:00 p.m. (Pt), and will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View®. The executive producer of 24/7 Pacquiao/Bradley is Rick Bernstein; senior producer, Dave Harmon; coordinating producer, Bentley Weiner; producers, George Jakovic, Harley Glantz and Gabe Spitzer; writer, Aaron Cohen. Liev Schreiber narrates. Episode #2 Debut: Saturday, June 2 (9:45-10:15 p.m. Et/Pt) Other HBO playdates: June 2...
- 5/29/2012
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
HBO, Sports Illustrated and Endgame Entertainment, in association with Playground for Sport in America have teamed up for "Sport in America: Our Defining Stories," a documentary series set to air on HBO in 2013. Their goal: "a sweeping cross-platform examination of how the universal thread of sport has shaped America’s character." HBO Sports exec producer Rick Bernstein says: "This is one of the most ambitious sports projects that HBO has launched." Sports Illustrated editorial packages and content on HBO and Si's social media platforms will accompany the series.
- 11/16/2011
- Thompson on Hollywood
Liev Schreiber narrates as boxing phenom Manny Pacquiao (51-3-2, 38 KOs) and Antonio Margarito (38-6, 27 KOs) travel to Texas for fight week activities before their pay-per-view showdown at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Tex. on Nov. 13. The episode airs 9:30-10:00 p.m. Et/Pt HBO presents all four episodes of 24/7 Pacquiao/Margarito back-to-back on Saturday, Nov. 13 (9:00-11:00 a.m.); HBO2 presents all four episodes back-to-back later the same day (2:00-4:00 p.m.). The first three episodes are currently available on HBO On Demand. The executive producers of 24/7 Pacquiao/Margarito are Ross Greenburg and Rick Bernstein; senior producer, Dave Harmon; producers, Jonathan Crystal and Abtin Motia; writer, Aaron Cohen. Other HBO playdates: Nov. 12 (4:45 a.m.), 13 (10:30 a.m.), 14...
- 11/9/2010
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
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