“War on the Diamond,” a feature documentary about the only baseball player to die directly of injuries sustained in a game, is set to premiere Nov. 15 on VOD platfoms including iTunes, YouTube, Amazon, Microsoft, Google and Vudu.
The doc tells the story of Raymond Chapman, a Cleveland Indians shortstop who was hit in the head by a pitch in a game against the New York Yankees. He died the following day. To mark today’s 102nd anniversary of the fatal game, “War on the Diamond” producers have released a trailer for the documentary from Dark Star Pictures.
“Diamond” is” directed and produced by Andy Billman. It’s based on Mike Sowell’s 1989 book “The Pitch That Killed: The Story of Carl Mays, Ray Chapman and the Penant Race of 1920.” Jonathan Taylor Hurley served as director of photographery; Paul Carruthers served as editor.
Billman produced with Art Horan (“The Usual Suspects...
The doc tells the story of Raymond Chapman, a Cleveland Indians shortstop who was hit in the head by a pitch in a game against the New York Yankees. He died the following day. To mark today’s 102nd anniversary of the fatal game, “War on the Diamond” producers have released a trailer for the documentary from Dark Star Pictures.
“Diamond” is” directed and produced by Andy Billman. It’s based on Mike Sowell’s 1989 book “The Pitch That Killed: The Story of Carl Mays, Ray Chapman and the Penant Race of 1920.” Jonathan Taylor Hurley served as director of photographery; Paul Carruthers served as editor.
Billman produced with Art Horan (“The Usual Suspects...
- 8/16/2022
- by William Earl
- Variety Film + TV
The film, Unfit: The Psychology of Donald Trump, a new documentary that examines the psychology of Trump as well as his supporters, is scheduled to be released theatrically and via virtual cinema on August 28, 2020. Shortly thereafter, on September 1, it will be made available via a variety of On Demand and streaming platforms. Until then, you can check out a new clip from the film (below) as well as the film’s trailer (above).
Is Donald J. Trump fit to hold the office of President of the United States? The new film, Unfit presents an eye-opening analysis of the behavior, psyche, condition, and stability of Donald J. Trump. The film also takes a sociological look at the electorate that chose him as their president, and the collective effect he is having on our culture and institutions. During the 2016 campaign, mental health professionals felt policy-bound from speaking publicly. Now, after years of observation,...
Is Donald J. Trump fit to hold the office of President of the United States? The new film, Unfit presents an eye-opening analysis of the behavior, psyche, condition, and stability of Donald J. Trump. The film also takes a sociological look at the electorate that chose him as their president, and the collective effect he is having on our culture and institutions. During the 2016 campaign, mental health professionals felt policy-bound from speaking publicly. Now, after years of observation,...
- 8/25/2020
- by Mike Tyrkus
- CinemaNerdz
In today’s film news roundup, Peter Jackson’s World War I documentary is performing well, Joan Meyerson is honored and a documentary about President Trump’s mental fitness is in the works.
Box Office
Updated: Peter Jackson’s World War I documentary “They Shall Not Grow Old” broke its own record with $3.4 million at 1,007 theaters in North America on Thursday, according to industry estimates.
“They Shall Not Grow Old” has now taken in $5.7 million in two days of showings in North America. It debuted on Dec. 17 and pulled in $2.3 million at 1,142 theaters for Warner Bros. and Fathom Events — the largest single-day gross for a Fathom documentary in the U.S. Fathom specializes in event cinema and is jointly owned by AMC, Cinemark and Regal. Fathom said that some locations sold out of tickets more than a week ago.
“The success of this release is a result of tremendous teamwork between Fathom Events,...
Box Office
Updated: Peter Jackson’s World War I documentary “They Shall Not Grow Old” broke its own record with $3.4 million at 1,007 theaters in North America on Thursday, according to industry estimates.
“They Shall Not Grow Old” has now taken in $5.7 million in two days of showings in North America. It debuted on Dec. 17 and pulled in $2.3 million at 1,142 theaters for Warner Bros. and Fathom Events — the largest single-day gross for a Fathom documentary in the U.S. Fathom specializes in event cinema and is jointly owned by AMC, Cinemark and Regal. Fathom said that some locations sold out of tickets more than a week ago.
“The success of this release is a result of tremendous teamwork between Fathom Events,...
- 12/28/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
In today’s film news roundup, New York says “Ocean’s 8” generated $63 million in economic activity, Anthony Anderson joins a Netflix coming-of-age drama, and Rosie O’Donnell backs an anti-Trump documentary.
Economic Activity
New York officials have announced that the production of Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures’ “Ocean’s 8” created more than $63 million in economic activity to New York State.
The production spent over 60 days shooting in New York, under the direction of Gary Ross. The film stars Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Mindy Kaling, Sarah Paulson, Awkwafina, Rihanna, and Helena Bonham Carter and was shot at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Central Park, Marcy Armory in Brooklyn, Veselka Cafe in East Village, Myrtle Avenue in Richmond Hill, Fifth Avenue and 79th Street, and 3rd Avenue and 52nd Street in Manhattan.
“Ocean’s 8” generated $31 million in wages; more than $22 million spent on local rentals and purchases for set decoration,...
Economic Activity
New York officials have announced that the production of Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures’ “Ocean’s 8” created more than $63 million in economic activity to New York State.
The production spent over 60 days shooting in New York, under the direction of Gary Ross. The film stars Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Mindy Kaling, Sarah Paulson, Awkwafina, Rihanna, and Helena Bonham Carter and was shot at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Central Park, Marcy Armory in Brooklyn, Veselka Cafe in East Village, Myrtle Avenue in Richmond Hill, Fifth Avenue and 79th Street, and 3rd Avenue and 52nd Street in Manhattan.
“Ocean’s 8” generated $31 million in wages; more than $22 million spent on local rentals and purchases for set decoration,...
- 6/9/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
In today’s film news roundup, “Kung Fu Girl” gets directors, a documentary on President Donald Trump’s mental health starts production and blockchain platform TaTaTu reports early success.
China Project
China’s SinoLicensing Media has signed the directing team of Kenny Gage and Devon Downs to direct their upcoming feature, “Kung Fu Girl,” Variety has learned exclusively.
The film will be shot on location in China later this year. Gage/Downs’ credits include the recent Bet Digital series “The Last One” and the indie feature “Cynthia.” This is their eighth feature film.
Set for Chinese theatrical release in 2019, “Kung Fu girl” centers around a 12-year-old female martial artist and includes a strong anti-bullying message. Hongbin Liao wrote the script.
The producer is Chuan “Melody” Bi and Michael Fang is the executive producer. Gage/Downs are represented by manager/producer Judy Fox.
Anti-trump Documentary
Director/producer Dan Partland and producer...
China Project
China’s SinoLicensing Media has signed the directing team of Kenny Gage and Devon Downs to direct their upcoming feature, “Kung Fu Girl,” Variety has learned exclusively.
The film will be shot on location in China later this year. Gage/Downs’ credits include the recent Bet Digital series “The Last One” and the indie feature “Cynthia.” This is their eighth feature film.
Set for Chinese theatrical release in 2019, “Kung Fu girl” centers around a 12-year-old female martial artist and includes a strong anti-bullying message. Hongbin Liao wrote the script.
The producer is Chuan “Melody” Bi and Michael Fang is the executive producer. Gage/Downs are represented by manager/producer Judy Fox.
Anti-trump Documentary
Director/producer Dan Partland and producer...
- 6/6/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
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