The world was shocked when gymnast Simone Biles withdrew from numerous events during the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics — especially considering the fact that she was the clear front-runner for several gold medals. However, at the same time, Biles was struggling with her mental health. Rather than push herself to the brink, she decided to withdraw from the competition. Four years later, Biles has unfinished business, and upcoming doc series Simone Biles Rising offers an intimate look at the story behind it all.
Directed by Katie Walsh with executive producers Gotham Chopra, Ameeth Sankaran, Giselle Parets, and Janey Miller with Religion of Sports (McGregor Forever) in association with the Olympics Channel, the four-episode series chronicles Biles’ preparations to resume her position at the top.
Part 1 of Simone Biles Rising will premiere in July ahead of the start of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, so be sure to tune in...
Directed by Katie Walsh with executive producers Gotham Chopra, Ameeth Sankaran, Giselle Parets, and Janey Miller with Religion of Sports (McGregor Forever) in association with the Olympics Channel, the four-episode series chronicles Biles’ preparations to resume her position at the top.
Part 1 of Simone Biles Rising will premiere in July ahead of the start of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, so be sure to tune in...
- 5/22/2024
- by Roxanne Fequiere
- Tudum - Netflix
Netflix is adding to its sports docuseries lineup with three new shows centered on the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics as well as Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones.
In partnership with the International Olympic Committee, Netflix is doing docuseries on gymnastics great Simone Biles, the U.S. men’s basketball team, and Olympic track athletes, the last of which was ordered last year and is now titled “Sprint.”
The Biles series is titled “Simone Biles: Rising,” and will debut its first part in July ahead of the Summer Games. The series consists of four 45-minute episodes. The official description states:
“Simone Biles has unfinished business. At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, she was one of the biggest stories leading into the Games. But in sport, as in life, competitions do not always go as planned. And for Simone, the world had a front row seat as her private struggle with mental health exploded on...
In partnership with the International Olympic Committee, Netflix is doing docuseries on gymnastics great Simone Biles, the U.S. men’s basketball team, and Olympic track athletes, the last of which was ordered last year and is now titled “Sprint.”
The Biles series is titled “Simone Biles: Rising,” and will debut its first part in July ahead of the Summer Games. The series consists of four 45-minute episodes. The official description states:
“Simone Biles has unfinished business. At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, she was one of the biggest stories leading into the Games. But in sport, as in life, competitions do not always go as planned. And for Simone, the world had a front row seat as her private struggle with mental health exploded on...
- 5/15/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix and the International Olympic Committee are partnering on three new sports series: Simone Biles: Rising, Olympic Men’s Basketball and Sprint.
Each show offers viewers unique access behind the scenes of the upcoming Olympic Games Paris 2024 and are set to premiere this summer and fall and early 2025.
Simone Biles: Rising follows Biles and her return to the Olympic stage after withdrawing from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics to focus on her mental health. Since then, she’s put in the work rebuilding her gymnastics from the ground up and she’s ready for this next stage of competition.
Part 1 will premiere in July ahead of the start of the Paris games. The four-episode series is produced by Religion of Sports in association with the Olympic Channel. Gotham Chopra, Ameeth Sankaran, Giselle Parets and Janey Miller executive produce. Kate Walsh will direct.
Olympic Men’s Basketball is a 6-episode series that...
Each show offers viewers unique access behind the scenes of the upcoming Olympic Games Paris 2024 and are set to premiere this summer and fall and early 2025.
Simone Biles: Rising follows Biles and her return to the Olympic stage after withdrawing from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics to focus on her mental health. Since then, she’s put in the work rebuilding her gymnastics from the ground up and she’s ready for this next stage of competition.
Part 1 will premiere in July ahead of the start of the Paris games. The four-episode series is produced by Religion of Sports in association with the Olympic Channel. Gotham Chopra, Ameeth Sankaran, Giselle Parets and Janey Miller executive produce. Kate Walsh will direct.
Olympic Men’s Basketball is a 6-episode series that...
- 5/15/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix is getting into the Olympic spirit with its newest batch of sports documentaries.
The streamer has partnered with the International Olympic Committee on three series following gymnastics superstar Simone Biles and athletes in men’s basketball and track and field. Filmmaking teams for the three shows will gain access to the athletes and venues at the summer games in Paris.
Separately, Netflix has ordered a series about the Dallas Cowboys and owner Jerry Jones, with a focus on the team’s dominant years in the early and mid-1990s. The company made the announcements as part of its first-ever upfront on Wednesday — where it also announced its biggest push into live sports so far with a deal to carry NFL games on Christmas for the next three years.
Biles’ return for her third Olympics will be chronicled in Simone Biles: Rising, which will run in two parts. The first...
The streamer has partnered with the International Olympic Committee on three series following gymnastics superstar Simone Biles and athletes in men’s basketball and track and field. Filmmaking teams for the three shows will gain access to the athletes and venues at the summer games in Paris.
Separately, Netflix has ordered a series about the Dallas Cowboys and owner Jerry Jones, with a focus on the team’s dominant years in the early and mid-1990s. The company made the announcements as part of its first-ever upfront on Wednesday — where it also announced its biggest push into live sports so far with a deal to carry NFL games on Christmas for the next three years.
Biles’ return for her third Olympics will be chronicled in Simone Biles: Rising, which will run in two parts. The first...
- 5/15/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The new four-part documentary series “Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story” takes a deep look into the lives of the iconic rock band members in Bon Jovi, centering in on its lead singer Jon Bon Jovi.
“Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story,” which Hulu described as an overview of a “40-year odyssey of rock and roll idolatry,” celebrates the band’s 40th anniversary while allowing viewers to reflect on the impact the New Jersey rockers made on the music scene.
The series was directed and executive produced by multiple Emmy Award-winner Gotham Chopra, Giselle Parets and Ameeth Sankaran. Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch.
When does “Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story” come out?
“Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story” premiered on Friday, April 26.
Is “Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story” streaming?
“Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story” is...
“Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story,” which Hulu described as an overview of a “40-year odyssey of rock and roll idolatry,” celebrates the band’s 40th anniversary while allowing viewers to reflect on the impact the New Jersey rockers made on the music scene.
The series was directed and executive produced by multiple Emmy Award-winner Gotham Chopra, Giselle Parets and Ameeth Sankaran. Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch.
When does “Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story” come out?
“Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story” premiered on Friday, April 26.
Is “Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story” streaming?
“Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story” is...
- 4/27/2024
- by Raquel 'Rocky' Harris
- The Wrap
Jon Bon Jovi is set to be a guest mentor for the Top 3 contestants on American Idol’s Season 22 finale.
The singing competition winner will be crowned on Sunday, May 19, and Bon Jovi will mentor the finalists, the show announced on tonight’s episode.
Bon Jovi also stars in the Hulu docuseries Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story, which is set to premiere on the streamer on Friday, April 26.
The four-part docuseries chronicles the band’s past and uncertain future as front-man faces a vocal injury.
Related: ‘American Idol’ Sets Mandisa Tribute Following Death Of Season 5 Contestant
Thank you, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story joins the band in February 2022 and follows their real-time journey with its fits and starts as they attempt to chart out their future.
Bon Jovi opens the vault of 40 years of personal videos, unreleased early demos, original lyrics, and never-before-seen photos that chronicle the journey...
The singing competition winner will be crowned on Sunday, May 19, and Bon Jovi will mentor the finalists, the show announced on tonight’s episode.
Bon Jovi also stars in the Hulu docuseries Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story, which is set to premiere on the streamer on Friday, April 26.
The four-part docuseries chronicles the band’s past and uncertain future as front-man faces a vocal injury.
Related: ‘American Idol’ Sets Mandisa Tribute Following Death Of Season 5 Contestant
Thank you, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story joins the band in February 2022 and follows their real-time journey with its fits and starts as they attempt to chart out their future.
Bon Jovi opens the vault of 40 years of personal videos, unreleased early demos, original lyrics, and never-before-seen photos that chronicle the journey...
- 4/22/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
The retelling of Bon Jovi’s legacy is wanted dead or alive.
The iconic New Jersey-based band is at the center of four-part Hulu docuseries “Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story.” Billed as an “all access” account of the band’s rise to fame, the docuseries spans 40 years of rock ‘n roll history culminating in frontman Jon Bon Jovi’s vocal injury that throws the band’s touring future into question.
“Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story” joins the band in February 2022 and follows their real time journey with its fits and starts as they attempt to chart out what’s next. The series uses personal videos, unreleased early demos, original lyrics, and never-before-seen photos to capture Bon Jovi’s journey from Jersey Shore Clubs to the biggest stages on the planet. The docuseries is directed and executive produced by Emmy winner Gotham Chopra.
“Thank You, Goodnight” features interviews with Jon Bon Jovi,...
The iconic New Jersey-based band is at the center of four-part Hulu docuseries “Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story.” Billed as an “all access” account of the band’s rise to fame, the docuseries spans 40 years of rock ‘n roll history culminating in frontman Jon Bon Jovi’s vocal injury that throws the band’s touring future into question.
“Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story” joins the band in February 2022 and follows their real time journey with its fits and starts as they attempt to chart out what’s next. The series uses personal videos, unreleased early demos, original lyrics, and never-before-seen photos to capture Bon Jovi’s journey from Jersey Shore Clubs to the biggest stages on the planet. The docuseries is directed and executive produced by Emmy winner Gotham Chopra.
“Thank You, Goodnight” features interviews with Jon Bon Jovi,...
- 3/7/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Jimmy Fox has joined Fremantle as executive vice president of unscripted development and sales for the company’s U.S. operations, as Jayson Dinsmore shifts to a new role within Fremantle as consulting producer. Dinsmore, who had previously served as president, alternative programming and development for Fremantle in North America, will now oversee the “America’s Got Talent” brand, including the upcoming Season 19, which begins production next month.
Fox, meanwhile, will report to CEO Jennifer Mullin and oversee the company’s unscripted strategy and the development and sales of original series in the unscripted genre.
“We are thrilled that Jimmy is joining Fremantle to lead our creative efforts in unscripted,” Mullin said in a statement. “The possibilities are endless with an inspired executive like Jimmy. He is a highly regarded executive who offers a fresh creative vision, innovative ideas, and respected industry relationships.”
Joining Fremantle from Religion of Sports as part of a strategic partnership,...
Fox, meanwhile, will report to CEO Jennifer Mullin and oversee the company’s unscripted strategy and the development and sales of original series in the unscripted genre.
“We are thrilled that Jimmy is joining Fremantle to lead our creative efforts in unscripted,” Mullin said in a statement. “The possibilities are endless with an inspired executive like Jimmy. He is a highly regarded executive who offers a fresh creative vision, innovative ideas, and respected industry relationships.”
Joining Fremantle from Religion of Sports as part of a strategic partnership,...
- 2/13/2024
- by Caroline Brew
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Fremantle has a new unscripted chief.
The American Idol and America’s Got Talent producer has hired Jimmy Fox as EVP, Unscripted Development and Sales for its U.S. operations.
Fox joins from Religion of Sports, where he moved his Main Event Media banner from All3Media last year.
Fox’s hire comes as Jayson Dinsmore, who was President of Unscripted, changes roles to become a consulting producer on AGT, which starts production on Season 19 next month. Dinsmore has been at Fremantle for six years; he joined in 2018 from CMT, where he was head of development.
Fremantle is behind series such as NBC’s America’s Got Talent as well as ABC’s Idol and a slew of game shows including CBS’ The Price Is Right and syndicated series Family Feud.
The company also produces Jimmy Fallon’s Password, which is returning to NBC for a second season.
Fox will report to...
The American Idol and America’s Got Talent producer has hired Jimmy Fox as EVP, Unscripted Development and Sales for its U.S. operations.
Fox joins from Religion of Sports, where he moved his Main Event Media banner from All3Media last year.
Fox’s hire comes as Jayson Dinsmore, who was President of Unscripted, changes roles to become a consulting producer on AGT, which starts production on Season 19 next month. Dinsmore has been at Fremantle for six years; he joined in 2018 from CMT, where he was head of development.
Fremantle is behind series such as NBC’s America’s Got Talent as well as ABC’s Idol and a slew of game shows including CBS’ The Price Is Right and syndicated series Family Feud.
The company also produces Jimmy Fallon’s Password, which is returning to NBC for a second season.
Fox will report to...
- 2/13/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Jon Bon Jovi is a rare hairband frontman who has been able to extend his hit music career beyond the 80s metal rock era. He crossed over as a solo artist, but his band, Bon Jovi, remains one of the most beloved in the rock genre with hits such as “Livin’ on a Prayer” and “You Give Love a Bad Name” (which was played all over the trailer to Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt’s ode to stuntmen in David Leitch‘s The Fall Guy). Hulu has now released the trailer for the upcoming documentary for the story of the band told from their own personal perspectives. The Hulu doc, Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story teases their famous frontman preparing audiences by saying, “I’ve got a story to tell.”
In the official release from Hulu, the synopsis reads,
“The series joins the band in February 2022 and follows...
In the official release from Hulu, the synopsis reads,
“The series joins the band in February 2022 and follows...
- 2/12/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
A docuseries on Bon Jovi is headed to Hulu.
Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story will premiere on April 26, Hulu announced Monday. Although it’s unclear which members will be featured, a press release boasts that that four-part series will include the “full cooperation from all past and present members of Bon Jovi.”
Throughout its history, the group included keyboardist David Bryan, drummer Tico Torres, Guitarist Phil X, and bassist Hugh McDonald. Alec John Such, the group’s original bassist, left the band in 1994 and died in 2022, while Richie Sambora,...
Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story will premiere on April 26, Hulu announced Monday. Although it’s unclear which members will be featured, a press release boasts that that four-part series will include the “full cooperation from all past and present members of Bon Jovi.”
Throughout its history, the group included keyboardist David Bryan, drummer Tico Torres, Guitarist Phil X, and bassist Hugh McDonald. Alec John Such, the group’s original bassist, left the band in 1994 and died in 2022, while Richie Sambora,...
- 1/22/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Jon Bon Jovi (Photo Credit: David Roemer)
Hulu’s picked up Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story, a four-part documentary series that goes behind the scenes and gets up close and personal with Jon Bon Jovi and the band. Hulu notes that the docuseries is the first to be produced with all members – past and present – of Bon Jovi cooperating.
The documentary series was directed and executive produced by Emmy Award winner Gotham Chopra, with Giselle Parets and Ameeth Sankaran for Ros also involved as executive producers.
“As thrilling as the story of a once-in-a-lifetime talent is, it is even more rare that a legend like Jon Bon Jovi lets the world into his most vulnerable moments while he’s still living them,” reads Hulu’s synopsis. “Forty years of personal videos, unreleased early demos, original lyrics, and never-before-seen photos that chronicle the journey from Jersey Shore clubs to...
Hulu’s picked up Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story, a four-part documentary series that goes behind the scenes and gets up close and personal with Jon Bon Jovi and the band. Hulu notes that the docuseries is the first to be produced with all members – past and present – of Bon Jovi cooperating.
The documentary series was directed and executive produced by Emmy Award winner Gotham Chopra, with Giselle Parets and Ameeth Sankaran for Ros also involved as executive producers.
“As thrilling as the story of a once-in-a-lifetime talent is, it is even more rare that a legend like Jon Bon Jovi lets the world into his most vulnerable moments while he’s still living them,” reads Hulu’s synopsis. “Forty years of personal videos, unreleased early demos, original lyrics, and never-before-seen photos that chronicle the journey from Jersey Shore clubs to...
- 1/22/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Hulu has acquired “Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story,” the streamer announced on Monday.
The four-part series marks the first-ever docuseries on the band’s history with full cooperation from all past and present members of Bon Jovi. It also promises to give viewers a glimpse at the life of the frontman behind the music.
“As thrilling as the story of a once-in-a-lifetime talent is, it is even more rare that a legend like Jon Bon Jovi lets the world into his most vulnerable moments while he’s still living them. Forty years of personal videos, unreleased early demos, original lyrics and never-before-seen photos that chronicle the journey from Jersey Shore clubs to the biggest stages on the planet. The series relives the triumphs and setbacks, greatest hits, biggest disappointments and most public moments of friction,” reads the description, per Hulu.
Gotham Chopra directed and executive produced the documentary.
The four-part series marks the first-ever docuseries on the band’s history with full cooperation from all past and present members of Bon Jovi. It also promises to give viewers a glimpse at the life of the frontman behind the music.
“As thrilling as the story of a once-in-a-lifetime talent is, it is even more rare that a legend like Jon Bon Jovi lets the world into his most vulnerable moments while he’s still living them. Forty years of personal videos, unreleased early demos, original lyrics and never-before-seen photos that chronicle the journey from Jersey Shore clubs to the biggest stages on the planet. The series relives the triumphs and setbacks, greatest hits, biggest disappointments and most public moments of friction,” reads the description, per Hulu.
Gotham Chopra directed and executive produced the documentary.
- 1/22/2024
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
Hulu is about to (willingly) take some bad medicine.
The streamer has acquired a four-part series about Bon Jovi. Titled Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story, the project comes from Gotham Chopra’s Religion of Sports banner and will chronicle the mega-selling arena rock band’s 40-year run of riding steel horses and giving love a bad name.
Thank You, Goodnight is also the first retrospective on Bon Jovi’s history that will feature participation from all present and past members of the band. It’s set to premiere April 26 on Hulu in the United States and later in the year on Star+ in Latin America and Disney+ in the rest of the world.
The announcement comes on the 40th anniversary of the release of Bon Jovi’s self-titled first album, which peaked at No. 43 on the Billboard 200 chart. Two years later, the band’s Slippery When Wet exploded,...
The streamer has acquired a four-part series about Bon Jovi. Titled Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story, the project comes from Gotham Chopra’s Religion of Sports banner and will chronicle the mega-selling arena rock band’s 40-year run of riding steel horses and giving love a bad name.
Thank You, Goodnight is also the first retrospective on Bon Jovi’s history that will feature participation from all present and past members of the band. It’s set to premiere April 26 on Hulu in the United States and later in the year on Star+ in Latin America and Disney+ in the rest of the world.
The announcement comes on the 40th anniversary of the release of Bon Jovi’s self-titled first album, which peaked at No. 43 on the Billboard 200 chart. Two years later, the band’s Slippery When Wet exploded,...
- 1/22/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Bon Jovi is getting the whole band back together for a new docuseries that has been picked up by Hulu.
The streamer has acquired Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story, a four-part series directed by Gotham Chopra.
The announcement comes the day after the 40th anniversary of the release of the band’s debut, eponymous album, which included the hit Runaway.
There have been numerous Bon Jovi documentaries over the years including When We Were Beautiful, which premiered at the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival.
Hulu says that this project has the “full cooperation” of all past and present members of the band.
Richie Sambora, who joined the band in 1983 after the departure of original lead guitarist Dave Sabo, who is also presumably in the series, quit the band in 2013. The band has most recently featured keyboardist David Bryan, who was the first to get a call after Jon Bon Jovi landed a record deal,...
The streamer has acquired Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story, a four-part series directed by Gotham Chopra.
The announcement comes the day after the 40th anniversary of the release of the band’s debut, eponymous album, which included the hit Runaway.
There have been numerous Bon Jovi documentaries over the years including When We Were Beautiful, which premiered at the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival.
Hulu says that this project has the “full cooperation” of all past and present members of the band.
Richie Sambora, who joined the band in 1983 after the departure of original lead guitarist Dave Sabo, who is also presumably in the series, quit the band in 2013. The band has most recently featured keyboardist David Bryan, who was the first to get a call after Jon Bon Jovi landed a record deal,...
- 1/22/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Fox Sports Films and Religion of Sports have unveiled The Game That Changed Everything: Yankees vs. Red Sox ’04 Alcs, a new documentary chronicling Major League Baseball’s unforgettable American League Championship Series matchup between storied rivals the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox, which led to the historic curse-breaking Boston title win in 2004.
Premiering Wednesday, October 18 on FS1, following the network’s live coverage of Game 3 of the Alcs, the doc invites viewers on a journey through time to relive some of the most pivotal moments of the series, as told by the baseball legends who lived through it all, including Fox Sports’ own Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter and David Ortiz, along with Mariano Rivera, Johnny Damon, Kevin Millar, Dave Roberts, and Orlando Cabrera.
Garnering much attention, specifically, is Game 4, the major turning point in the series, when the Yankees were on the brink of celebration as...
Premiering Wednesday, October 18 on FS1, following the network’s live coverage of Game 3 of the Alcs, the doc invites viewers on a journey through time to relive some of the most pivotal moments of the series, as told by the baseball legends who lived through it all, including Fox Sports’ own Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter and David Ortiz, along with Mariano Rivera, Johnny Damon, Kevin Millar, Dave Roberts, and Orlando Cabrera.
Garnering much attention, specifically, is Game 4, the major turning point in the series, when the Yankees were on the brink of celebration as...
- 10/9/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Fox Sports Films has inked a multi-year agreement with Religion of Sports to co-produce new and original sports documentaries.
“Fox Sports is excited about collaborating with Religion of Sports to spotlight captivating sports stories that are deeply ingrained in the heart of American culture,” Fox Sports vice president of development and original programming Barry Nugent said in a statement. “These new films will feature the renowned legends and intense rivalries that have thrilled fans for generations.”
The first film that will debut under the pact is “Baseball’s Greatest Moments With The Kid Mero: The MLB All-Star Game,” which premieres Monday at 11 pm Et on FS1. The one-hour documentary, which is hosted by writer and comedian The Kid Mero (“Desus & Mero”), highlights the 10 greatest and most compelling moments within the history of the Midsummer Classic with rare archival footage and engaging commentary.
“Ros has built a foundation around storytelling...
“Fox Sports is excited about collaborating with Religion of Sports to spotlight captivating sports stories that are deeply ingrained in the heart of American culture,” Fox Sports vice president of development and original programming Barry Nugent said in a statement. “These new films will feature the renowned legends and intense rivalries that have thrilled fans for generations.”
The first film that will debut under the pact is “Baseball’s Greatest Moments With The Kid Mero: The MLB All-Star Game,” which premieres Monday at 11 pm Et on FS1. The one-hour documentary, which is hosted by writer and comedian The Kid Mero (“Desus & Mero”), highlights the 10 greatest and most compelling moments within the history of the Midsummer Classic with rare archival footage and engaging commentary.
“Ros has built a foundation around storytelling...
- 7/10/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
The Ringer and Religion of Sports have unveiled Destination NBA: A G League Odyssey as the title for their NBA G League documentary greenlighted at Amazon, announcing that the film will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide on August 8th. The companies also this afternoon debuted a first-look clip featuring projected NBA Draft lottery pick and NBA G League Ignite star, Scoot Henderson, which you can view above.
Serving as the developmental league for the NBA, the G League is home to many of the most talented basketball players in the world, who compete there for a chance to achieve their dream of turning pro. Destination NBA is billed as an immersive, character-driven piece that follows some of the most intriguing prospects in the G League, as they compete to earn the ultimate reward of an NBA roster spot. As the 2022-23 season unfolds,...
Serving as the developmental league for the NBA, the G League is home to many of the most talented basketball players in the world, who compete there for a chance to achieve their dream of turning pro. Destination NBA is billed as an immersive, character-driven piece that follows some of the most intriguing prospects in the G League, as they compete to earn the ultimate reward of an NBA roster spot. As the 2022-23 season unfolds,...
- 6/20/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Machine Gun Kelly and 2 Chainz are among the artists to cameo in upcoming documentary “Life & Basketball: The Rise of Lethal Shooter” about iconic coach Chris Matthews.
Directed by Mandon Lovett (“Boys In Blue”), the doc tells the story of Matthews’ inspirational journey from underprivileged childhood to professional athlete to homelessness to one of the world’s most respected shooting coaches.
Matthews, who lost both his parents to Washington D.C.’s 1980s drug epidemic, became a pro athelete before a collapsed lung ended his career. At one point he found himself homeless as he struggled to rebuild his life. But he soon found his true calling, which is to teach the art of shooting, propelling him to become one of the world’s most respected shooting coaches in the world.
Among his trainees are world-renowned athletes and musical artists, including Mgk, 2 Chainz, Flea and Jason Derulo, all of whom...
Directed by Mandon Lovett (“Boys In Blue”), the doc tells the story of Matthews’ inspirational journey from underprivileged childhood to professional athlete to homelessness to one of the world’s most respected shooting coaches.
Matthews, who lost both his parents to Washington D.C.’s 1980s drug epidemic, became a pro athelete before a collapsed lung ended his career. At one point he found himself homeless as he struggled to rebuild his life. But he soon found his true calling, which is to teach the art of shooting, propelling him to become one of the world’s most respected shooting coaches in the world.
Among his trainees are world-renowned athletes and musical artists, including Mgk, 2 Chainz, Flea and Jason Derulo, all of whom...
- 6/9/2023
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Religion of Sports and Showtime Sports are teaming up on “Goliath,” a new three-part docuseries examining the life, career and impact of basketball icon Wilt Chamberlain from his emergence on the national scene as a high schooler in the 1950s through his death in 1999.
“We are honored to team up with this group of talented filmmakers to bring the under-examined story of Wilt Chamberlain’s complex life to the masses,” Showtime Sports president Stephen Espinoza said in a statement. “Everybody knows Wilt for his legendary accomplishments on the basketball court — scoring 100 points in a game, averaging 50 points and 25 rebounds in a season — but there’s so much more to him than his stats. He was far ahead of his time in so many ways that will last infinitely longer than the numbers on a scoreboard.”
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“We are honored to team up with this group of talented filmmakers to bring the under-examined story of Wilt Chamberlain’s complex life to the masses,” Showtime Sports president Stephen Espinoza said in a statement. “Everybody knows Wilt for his legendary accomplishments on the basketball court — scoring 100 points in a game, averaging 50 points and 25 rebounds in a season — but there’s so much more to him than his stats. He was far ahead of his time in so many ways that will last infinitely longer than the numbers on a scoreboard.”
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- 6/8/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
Showtime Sports has set a premiere date for Goliath, a docuseries examining the historic life, career and impact of NBA center Wilt Chamberlain. The three-parter directed by Rob Ford (The Cost of Winning) and Christopher Dillon (A Crime to Remember) will debut on demand and on streaming on July 14 for all Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers before making its on-air debut on Showtime on July 16 at 10 p.m. Et/Pt with episodes premiering each Sunday.
First announced in 2021 when it was being eyed as a feature documentary, Goliath tells the complete story of Chamberlain’s remarkable life and how it fits into the fabric of American history. Beginning with his emergence on the national scene as a high schooler in the 1950s and following through to his death in 1999, the show highlights with each episode a specific element of Chamberlain’s cultural impact, focusing on the areas of power, money, race,...
First announced in 2021 when it was being eyed as a feature documentary, Goliath tells the complete story of Chamberlain’s remarkable life and how it fits into the fabric of American history. Beginning with his emergence on the national scene as a high schooler in the 1950s and following through to his death in 1999, the show highlights with each episode a specific element of Chamberlain’s cultural impact, focusing on the areas of power, money, race,...
- 6/8/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Religion of Sports and The Ringer have teamed for a new documentary on the NBA G League, which will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
Serving as the developmental league for the NBA, the G League is home to many of the most talented basketball players in the world, who there compete for a chance to achieve their dream of turning pro. The new documentary is described as an immersive, character-driven piece providing viewers with behind-the-scenes access to some of basketball’s future stars as they compete in the NBA G League over the course of the 2022-2023 season.
Liam Hughes and Bryant Robinson will direct the doc, with Religion of Sports’ Ameeth Sankaran and Gotham Chopra to be joined as EPs by The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, as well as Dave Check.
“On the morning of the NBA Draft Lottery, we’re...
Serving as the developmental league for the NBA, the G League is home to many of the most talented basketball players in the world, who there compete for a chance to achieve their dream of turning pro. The new documentary is described as an immersive, character-driven piece providing viewers with behind-the-scenes access to some of basketball’s future stars as they compete in the NBA G League over the course of the 2022-2023 season.
Liam Hughes and Bryant Robinson will direct the doc, with Religion of Sports’ Ameeth Sankaran and Gotham Chopra to be joined as EPs by The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, as well as Dave Check.
“On the morning of the NBA Draft Lottery, we’re...
- 5/16/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor attempts to prove the skeptics wrong as he gears up for a comeback in the first full trailer for the forthcoming Netflix docuseries McGregor Forever.
The spot released Tuesday focuses on the Ultimate Fighting Championship standout’s attempt to return to fighting after suffering a broken leg during his UFC 264 loss to Dustin Poirier in July 2021. Netflix’s McGregor Forever will consist of four hour-long episodes.
“I’ve been fighting my entire life,” the former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion says in the footage. “It’s what I was put here to do.”
The trailer shows McGregor recovering in a hospital bed from the fateful bout, along with pundits speculating on whether he is still capable of competing at an elite level. The video also includes happier scenes, both in the ring and in his personal life, such as the 34-year-old Dublin-born athlete celebrating...
The spot released Tuesday focuses on the Ultimate Fighting Championship standout’s attempt to return to fighting after suffering a broken leg during his UFC 264 loss to Dustin Poirier in July 2021. Netflix’s McGregor Forever will consist of four hour-long episodes.
“I’ve been fighting my entire life,” the former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion says in the footage. “It’s what I was put here to do.”
The trailer shows McGregor recovering in a hospital bed from the fateful bout, along with pundits speculating on whether he is still capable of competing at an elite level. The video also includes happier scenes, both in the ring and in his personal life, such as the 34-year-old Dublin-born athlete celebrating...
- 5/10/2023
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Fox Entertainment has greenlit “Rescue: Hi-Surf,” a Hawaiian lifeguard drama from “Shameless” producer John Wells and “Outsiders” writer Matt Kester. The series will be co-produced by Warner Bros. Television and is set to debut sometime in the 2023-2024 season.
According to the official synopsis from Fox, “‘Rescue: Hi Surf’ is an action-packed drama that follows the personal and professional lives of the heavy-water lifeguards who patrol and protect the North Shore of O’ahu—the most famous and dangerous stretch of coastline in the world.”
“Each episode will feature these dedicated, heroic, and adrenaline-seeking first-responders saving lives in the difficult and often life-threatening conditions of Hawaii’s Seven Mile Miracle.” Kester will write the first episode with Wells directing the first two episodes.
“I’ve lived on the North Shore of O‘ahu for most of my life, and these are our heroes, the most extraordinary extreme athletes anywhere,” said Kester.
According to the official synopsis from Fox, “‘Rescue: Hi Surf’ is an action-packed drama that follows the personal and professional lives of the heavy-water lifeguards who patrol and protect the North Shore of O’ahu—the most famous and dangerous stretch of coastline in the world.”
“Each episode will feature these dedicated, heroic, and adrenaline-seeking first-responders saving lives in the difficult and often life-threatening conditions of Hawaii’s Seven Mile Miracle.” Kester will write the first episode with Wells directing the first two episodes.
“I’ve lived on the North Shore of O‘ahu for most of my life, and these are our heroes, the most extraordinary extreme athletes anywhere,” said Kester.
- 4/28/2023
- by Charna Flam, Sophia Scorziello and McKinley Franklin
- Variety Film + TV
Ultimate Fighting Championship standout Conor McGregor refuses to be down for the count in the first look at Netflix’s upcoming docuseries McGregor Forever.
The streamer announced Tuesday that the four-part unscripted series focusing on the former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion’s comeback efforts will launch May 17. Preview footage for the project that hails from producer Religion of Sports shows McGregor recovering in a hospital bed after sustaining injuries including a broken leg during his UFC 264 loss to Dustin Poirier in July 2021.
“I thought it was over as well — that’s why I flipped into a different mode,” McGregor says about concerns that the match could end his career. “Now, it was the adrenaline as well, and I know I would have calmed down, and part of me is thinking, ‘Jesus, imagine it was just taken from me like that.’ I would be a different person, and it was a bit scary,...
The streamer announced Tuesday that the four-part unscripted series focusing on the former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion’s comeback efforts will launch May 17. Preview footage for the project that hails from producer Religion of Sports shows McGregor recovering in a hospital bed after sustaining injuries including a broken leg during his UFC 264 loss to Dustin Poirier in July 2021.
“I thought it was over as well — that’s why I flipped into a different mode,” McGregor says about concerns that the match could end his career. “Now, it was the adrenaline as well, and I know I would have calmed down, and part of me is thinking, ‘Jesus, imagine it was just taken from me like that.’ I would be a different person, and it was a bit scary,...
- 4/26/2023
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Religion of Sports, the Emmy Award-winning sports media company founded by director and producer Gotham Chopra, American football legend and Hall of Famer Michael Strahan, and seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady, has acquired Jiva Maya, a U.K.-based production company formed in 2020 by writer and director Manish Pandey.
The deal marks the second company that was brought underneath the Ros umbrella, following the acquisition of Main Event Media earlier this year.
The combined company plans to significantly expand its work in global football, cricket, and motorsport, especially Formula 1, for which Pandey is known.
“Jiva Maya allows us to plant a flag in Europe for Ros, engaging a new cadre of creators, producers and distribution networks,” said Ameeth Sankaran, CEO of Religion of Sports.
“Manish and his team have enabled us to do that in a distinct and unique way that will allow us to grow with the...
The deal marks the second company that was brought underneath the Ros umbrella, following the acquisition of Main Event Media earlier this year.
The combined company plans to significantly expand its work in global football, cricket, and motorsport, especially Formula 1, for which Pandey is known.
“Jiva Maya allows us to plant a flag in Europe for Ros, engaging a new cadre of creators, producers and distribution networks,” said Ameeth Sankaran, CEO of Religion of Sports.
“Manish and his team have enabled us to do that in a distinct and unique way that will allow us to grow with the...
- 4/18/2023
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Religion of Sports has hired Ben Whitla to be its CMO. Ros, the production company co-founded by Gotham Chopra, Tom Brady, and Michael Strahan, brings Whitla over from Grubhub. He served as head of brand and creative for the food delivery service.
Prior to joining Grubhub, Whitla was VP of Client Experience at Known, where he guided the marketing and branding for the first all civilian mission to space, Inspiration4. That partnership with SpaceX and St. Jude Children’s Hospital sent four civilians into space, an event chronicled in a Netflix docu series. He also steered Tiktok’s first national marketing campaign, and the rebranding of Rockefeller Center. Before that, he was a founding member of CNN’s Great Big Story, whose campaigns won numerous awards including the Cannes Lions.
As the first CMO at Religion of Sports, Whitla will oversee the Ros brand, brand and content marketing, partnerships,...
Prior to joining Grubhub, Whitla was VP of Client Experience at Known, where he guided the marketing and branding for the first all civilian mission to space, Inspiration4. That partnership with SpaceX and St. Jude Children’s Hospital sent four civilians into space, an event chronicled in a Netflix docu series. He also steered Tiktok’s first national marketing campaign, and the rebranding of Rockefeller Center. Before that, he was a founding member of CNN’s Great Big Story, whose campaigns won numerous awards including the Cannes Lions.
As the first CMO at Religion of Sports, Whitla will oversee the Ros brand, brand and content marketing, partnerships,...
- 4/4/2023
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Former TNT/TBS head of unscripted series and specials Michael Bloom has joined Religion of Sports, the sports media company founded by Gotham Chopra, and NFL superstars Tom Brady and Michael Strahan. Bloom will serve as exec vice president of content, while also added to the team are Eric Hoberman as head of development and Lauren Fisher as VP/executive creative director of Religion of Sports Labs.
Bloom most recently ran his own company, Bongo Pictures. At Religion of Sports, he’ll oversee all content, including partnerships, scripted, unscripted, audio and branded entertainment. Bloom’s credits also includes MTV, AMC, Fox Sports, Img and Warner Media, and projects such as “Being: Liverpool,” “The Talking Dead,” “Shaq Life,” “Drop The Mic,” ELeague and others.
“I was there at the beginning with Gotham when he created the DNA for this incredibly ambitious company.” Bloom said in a statement. “I’m really excited...
Bloom most recently ran his own company, Bongo Pictures. At Religion of Sports, he’ll oversee all content, including partnerships, scripted, unscripted, audio and branded entertainment. Bloom’s credits also includes MTV, AMC, Fox Sports, Img and Warner Media, and projects such as “Being: Liverpool,” “The Talking Dead,” “Shaq Life,” “Drop The Mic,” ELeague and others.
“I was there at the beginning with Gotham when he created the DNA for this incredibly ambitious company.” Bloom said in a statement. “I’m really excited...
- 1/31/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Religion of Sports, the venture founded by Gotham Chopra, Michael Strahan, and Tom Brady, has found a new audio boss.
The company, which is behind podcasts such as False Idol, Crushed and Lost in Sports, has hired Kevin Sullivan as Head of Talk.
Sullivan has spent the last seven years as executive producer at The Center for Investigative Reporting, where he launched weekly, national, investigative public radio program Reveal.
The two-time Peabody and Emmy Award-winning producer also spent more than ten years at Wbur Boston, where he helped expand Here & Now into a co-production with NPR.
He also launched the investigative news unit at Wjz-tv CBS Baltimore and was an independent documentary producer and director.
“It’s an exciting time to join Religion of Sports, which is not only expanding into areas beyond sports but is making a dedicated effort to expand on the various ways we tell and consume stories.
The company, which is behind podcasts such as False Idol, Crushed and Lost in Sports, has hired Kevin Sullivan as Head of Talk.
Sullivan has spent the last seven years as executive producer at The Center for Investigative Reporting, where he launched weekly, national, investigative public radio program Reveal.
The two-time Peabody and Emmy Award-winning producer also spent more than ten years at Wbur Boston, where he helped expand Here & Now into a co-production with NPR.
He also launched the investigative news unit at Wjz-tv CBS Baltimore and was an independent documentary producer and director.
“It’s an exciting time to join Religion of Sports, which is not only expanding into areas beyond sports but is making a dedicated effort to expand on the various ways we tell and consume stories.
- 9/20/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Martin Luther King III will host a new docuseries produced by Calabasas Film and Media, the company announced Monday.
Titled “Protect/Serve,” the series sees King, the oldest child of revered civil right activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., moderate a series of conversations with law enforcement officials, activists, grass-roots organization founders, DAs and other prominent figures. The conversations will focus on the role of police in America and the origins of institutional racism, with a goal of finding solutions to these problems. The first episode will feature a one-on-one conversation between King and Los Angeles county sheriff Alex Villanueva, whose tenure as sheriff has been plagued with controversy.
Wendy Eley Jackson directs the series and executive produces with Sam Pollard and Kapil Mahendra and Paul Beahan for Calabasas Films. Calabasas produces the series after having recently produced the Discovery+ reality series “Restaurant Recovery” with Raising Cane founder Todd Graves.
Titled “Protect/Serve,” the series sees King, the oldest child of revered civil right activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., moderate a series of conversations with law enforcement officials, activists, grass-roots organization founders, DAs and other prominent figures. The conversations will focus on the role of police in America and the origins of institutional racism, with a goal of finding solutions to these problems. The first episode will feature a one-on-one conversation between King and Los Angeles county sheriff Alex Villanueva, whose tenure as sheriff has been plagued with controversy.
Wendy Eley Jackson directs the series and executive produces with Sam Pollard and Kapil Mahendra and Paul Beahan for Calabasas Films. Calabasas produces the series after having recently produced the Discovery+ reality series “Restaurant Recovery” with Raising Cane founder Todd Graves.
- 6/13/2022
- by Sasha Urban, Wilson Chapman and Carson Burton
- Variety Film + TV
After almost 20 years of medical emergencies and juicy drama, “Grey’s Anatomy” is gearing up for its landmark 400th episode this May.
Set to air on May 26, the 400th episode of the series will air as a two-part Season 18 finale. The episode’s plot remains unknown, but will feature the return appearance of cast members Jesse Williams and Sarah Drew, as the super couple Jackson and April (aka “Japril”). The finale has already wrapped filming.
On Monday, the cast and crew of the series celebrated the 400 episodes with a cake cutting. In attendance were executive producers of the show Krista Vernoff, Debbie Allen, Meg Marinis and Zoanne Clack; Megha Tolia, president of production company Shondaland; Hulu Originals and ABC Entertainment president Craig Erwich; Walt Disney Television entertainment chairman Dana Walden; ABC Signature president Jonnie Davis; and Disney General Entertainment Content chairman Peter Rice. On Tuesday, the cast and crew will also...
Set to air on May 26, the 400th episode of the series will air as a two-part Season 18 finale. The episode’s plot remains unknown, but will feature the return appearance of cast members Jesse Williams and Sarah Drew, as the super couple Jackson and April (aka “Japril”). The finale has already wrapped filming.
On Monday, the cast and crew of the series celebrated the 400 episodes with a cake cutting. In attendance were executive producers of the show Krista Vernoff, Debbie Allen, Meg Marinis and Zoanne Clack; Megha Tolia, president of production company Shondaland; Hulu Originals and ABC Entertainment president Craig Erwich; Walt Disney Television entertainment chairman Dana Walden; ABC Signature president Jonnie Davis; and Disney General Entertainment Content chairman Peter Rice. On Tuesday, the cast and crew will also...
- 5/3/2022
- by Wilson Chapman
- Variety Film + TV
Apple TV+ is taking a deep dive into the careers of some more iconic athletes for Season 2 of its short-form documentary series “Greatness Code.”
The upcoming second installment of the series will explore what drives some of the world’s greatest athletes, including four-time World Cup champion alpine ski racer and Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn, NASCAR’s Bubba Wallace, and Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson.
The six-part series will also include Marcus Rashford, Leticia Bufoni, and Scout Bassett. On Tuesday, the streaming service released a trailer for the new season, which you can watch above.
“In those really important moments, when you have everything on the line, it’s all or nothing,” Vonn says in the clip. Wilson adds, “As soon as you cross that white line to step on the field, the feelings have to go.”
Season 1 of “Greatness Code” followed LeBron James, Usain Bolt, Tom Brady, Shaun White,...
The upcoming second installment of the series will explore what drives some of the world’s greatest athletes, including four-time World Cup champion alpine ski racer and Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn, NASCAR’s Bubba Wallace, and Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson.
The six-part series will also include Marcus Rashford, Leticia Bufoni, and Scout Bassett. On Tuesday, the streaming service released a trailer for the new season, which you can watch above.
“In those really important moments, when you have everything on the line, it’s all or nothing,” Vonn says in the clip. Wilson adds, “As soon as you cross that white line to step on the field, the feelings have to go.”
Season 1 of “Greatness Code” followed LeBron James, Usain Bolt, Tom Brady, Shaun White,...
- 5/3/2022
- by Katie Campione
- The Wrap
The CW Network has revealed the premiere dates for its summer programming, including “Coroner,” “Roswell, New Mexico,” “In the Dark,” “Wellington Paranormal,” “Devils” and “Mysteries Decoded.”
“Coroner,” the Canadian investigative procedural starring Serinda Swan, will return for its fourth season at 9 p.m. on Thursday, June 2. The season premiere will follow an episode of the Western series “Walker.”
Another series returning for its fourth season is the science fiction drama “Roswell, New Mexico.” The new season will premiere on Monday, June 6 at 8 p.m. The Season 4 debut of “In the Dark” follows at 9 p.m.
“Wellington Paranormal,” the supernatural comedy starring Mike Minogue and Karen O’Leary, will return for its third season with back-to-back episodes on Wednesday, June 22, at 9 p.m. The premiere will come directly after an episode of the popular superhero series “The Flash” at 8 p.m.
The Season 2 premiere of international finance conspiracy thriller “Devils” airs on Thursday,...
“Coroner,” the Canadian investigative procedural starring Serinda Swan, will return for its fourth season at 9 p.m. on Thursday, June 2. The season premiere will follow an episode of the Western series “Walker.”
Another series returning for its fourth season is the science fiction drama “Roswell, New Mexico.” The new season will premiere on Monday, June 6 at 8 p.m. The Season 4 debut of “In the Dark” follows at 9 p.m.
“Wellington Paranormal,” the supernatural comedy starring Mike Minogue and Karen O’Leary, will return for its third season with back-to-back episodes on Wednesday, June 22, at 9 p.m. The premiere will come directly after an episode of the popular superhero series “The Flash” at 8 p.m.
The Season 2 premiere of international finance conspiracy thriller “Devils” airs on Thursday,...
- 4/8/2022
- by Wilson Chapman and Carson Burton
- Variety Film + TV
Skydance Sports, the sports-content division of Skydance Media, and Religion of Sports have partnered to develop, finance and produce a slate of sports-related content for multiple platforms.
Projects across scripted television, documentary and audio will start with The Owl, currently in development.
The scripted, rags-to-riches story follows an orphaned, American-born boxer with Mexican lineage who crosses the border to find his family and is thrust into the world of Mexican boxing. The series is created and executive produced by Michael Perri (The Blacklist), directed by Aurora Guerrero (Little America and Blindspotting).
Exile Content Studio based in LA, which specializes in content for the global Spanish-speaking market, will also executive produce alongside Religion of Sports with Skydance Sports serving as lead studio.
The two entities will also pursue sports-themed intellectual property that can be exploited in a range of formats from live events to video games.
Skydance Sports is led Jon Weinbach.
Projects across scripted television, documentary and audio will start with The Owl, currently in development.
The scripted, rags-to-riches story follows an orphaned, American-born boxer with Mexican lineage who crosses the border to find his family and is thrust into the world of Mexican boxing. The series is created and executive produced by Michael Perri (The Blacklist), directed by Aurora Guerrero (Little America and Blindspotting).
Exile Content Studio based in LA, which specializes in content for the global Spanish-speaking market, will also executive produce alongside Religion of Sports with Skydance Sports serving as lead studio.
The two entities will also pursue sports-themed intellectual property that can be exploited in a range of formats from live events to video games.
Skydance Sports is led Jon Weinbach.
- 3/2/2022
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
The Television Academy Foundation named two new members to its board of directors: Nne Ebong, vice president of overall deals for series at Netflix, and Jamila Hunter, executive vice president of programming and development at Freeform. Both have been elected to three-year terms.
At Netflix, Ebong leads the development of original series under creative partnerships with Shonda Rhimes’ Shondaland, Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground Productions and others. She joined Netflix after serving as creative lead at film and television studio Wiip, where she developed and produced projects for cable, streaming and the international marketplace. Her projects at Wiip included HBO’s “The White House Plumbers” and Amazon’s “The Summer I Turned Pretty.” Ebong also developed series such as “Scandal,” “How to Get Away with Murder,” and “American Crime” while heading drama development for ABC Studios from 2013 to 2018.
Ebong’s humanitarian work includes being a “big sister” through...
At Netflix, Ebong leads the development of original series under creative partnerships with Shonda Rhimes’ Shondaland, Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground Productions and others. She joined Netflix after serving as creative lead at film and television studio Wiip, where she developed and produced projects for cable, streaming and the international marketplace. Her projects at Wiip included HBO’s “The White House Plumbers” and Amazon’s “The Summer I Turned Pretty.” Ebong also developed series such as “Scandal,” “How to Get Away with Murder,” and “American Crime” while heading drama development for ABC Studios from 2013 to 2018.
Ebong’s humanitarian work includes being a “big sister” through...
- 10/15/2021
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Ben Mauceri has joined Religion of Sports, the Emmy-winning sports media company co-founded by Tom Brady, Gotham Chopra and Michael Strahan, as General Counsel and Head of Business Affairs.
In his new role, Mauceri will lead the business and legal affairs function, also supporting company-wide business and legal-related activity. He will oversee deal making with the creative community across scripted, unscripted, audio, branded and commercial applications.
Mauceri previously served as Director of Legal Affairs at Red Bull North America. There, he developed Red Bull TV’s original content deal structure, also guiding broadcast partnerships with NBC, Fox Sports, TikTok and others.
In his time at Red Bull North America, Mauceri successfully negotiated partnerships and media rights agreements with sports teams, leagues, and governing bodies including USA Basketball, Major League Soccer and more. He also negotiated and drafted professional athlete sponsorship agreements for Anthony Davis, Travis Pastrana, Lindsay Vonn and others.
In his new role, Mauceri will lead the business and legal affairs function, also supporting company-wide business and legal-related activity. He will oversee deal making with the creative community across scripted, unscripted, audio, branded and commercial applications.
Mauceri previously served as Director of Legal Affairs at Red Bull North America. There, he developed Red Bull TV’s original content deal structure, also guiding broadcast partnerships with NBC, Fox Sports, TikTok and others.
In his time at Red Bull North America, Mauceri successfully negotiated partnerships and media rights agreements with sports teams, leagues, and governing bodies including USA Basketball, Major League Soccer and more. He also negotiated and drafted professional athlete sponsorship agreements for Anthony Davis, Travis Pastrana, Lindsay Vonn and others.
- 7/27/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Religion of Sports, the venture founded by Gotham Chopra, Michael Strahan, and Tom Brady, is exploring the story of Major League Baseball’s steroid era in a narrative podcast series.
The company has teamed up with public media organization Prx to launch Crushed, a seven-part podcast hosted by former Sports Illustrated staff writer Joan Niesen.
In 1998, Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa raced to break the single-season home run record. However, it came to light that McGwire and numerous other players had been using anabolic steroids, crushing many sports fan’s love for the game. The series will revisit this pivotal period for baseball and delves into the fallout from that scandal, asking what happens when our heroes let us down?.
Crushed will feature interviews with former players, including Rick Honeycutt, Dan Naulty, Royce Clayton, Mike Trombley, and Jeremy Cummings. They’ll discuss the pressures they faced to stay competitive,...
The company has teamed up with public media organization Prx to launch Crushed, a seven-part podcast hosted by former Sports Illustrated staff writer Joan Niesen.
In 1998, Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa raced to break the single-season home run record. However, it came to light that McGwire and numerous other players had been using anabolic steroids, crushing many sports fan’s love for the game. The series will revisit this pivotal period for baseball and delves into the fallout from that scandal, asking what happens when our heroes let us down?.
Crushed will feature interviews with former players, including Rick Honeycutt, Dan Naulty, Royce Clayton, Mike Trombley, and Jeremy Cummings. They’ll discuss the pressures they faced to stay competitive,...
- 3/25/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Simone Biles will be featured in the latest installment of the Emmy-winning Facebook Watch Versus series, Simone vs. Herself, which will chronicle the superstar gymnast’s journey as she prepares for the Tokyo Olympics.
Directed by Gotham Chopra and produced by Religion of Sports, the docuseries will follow the 19-time World Champion and four-time Olympic gold medalist as she adjusts to a postponed Olympics and deals with the weight of enormous expectations as she continues her pursuit of being the very best she can be. Watch the trailer below.
The series will air exclusively on Facebook Watch this summer.
“My gymnastics career has been filled with a lot of ups and downs despite what a lot of people may think, and, in a lot of ways, my career has felt like I’ve been trying to prove myself to others,” said Biles. “My mom has always encouraged me to be...
Directed by Gotham Chopra and produced by Religion of Sports, the docuseries will follow the 19-time World Champion and four-time Olympic gold medalist as she adjusts to a postponed Olympics and deals with the weight of enormous expectations as she continues her pursuit of being the very best she can be. Watch the trailer below.
The series will air exclusively on Facebook Watch this summer.
“My gymnastics career has been filled with a lot of ups and downs despite what a lot of people may think, and, in a lot of ways, my career has felt like I’ve been trying to prove myself to others,” said Biles. “My mom has always encouraged me to be...
- 2/11/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Religion of Sports, the venture founded by Gotham Chopra, Michael Strahan, and Tom Brady, has launched a scripted film and TV department. Ryan Stowell has been named to head it.
The company is run by CEO Ameeth Sankaran and last year raised $10M in funding led by Elysian Park, Advancit Capital, co-founded by Shari Redstone, and Courtside Ventures. Its sports-centric slate has a growing podcast slate, and the Chopra-helmed Kobe Bryant’s Muse, Showtime’s Shut Up and Dribble, Apple TV+’s The Greatness Code, and Facebook Watch’s Tom vs. Time.
Stowell comes out of New England like Brady, and he co-produced Manchester by the Sea and exec produced Thoroughbreds. More recently, Stowell produced Naked Singularity, the forthcoming directorial debut from Chase Palmer, starring John Boyega, Olivia Cooke, Bill Skarsgård, and Ed Skrein, as well as Our Friend, directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite and starring Jason Segel, Dakota Johnson, and Casey Affleck.
The company is run by CEO Ameeth Sankaran and last year raised $10M in funding led by Elysian Park, Advancit Capital, co-founded by Shari Redstone, and Courtside Ventures. Its sports-centric slate has a growing podcast slate, and the Chopra-helmed Kobe Bryant’s Muse, Showtime’s Shut Up and Dribble, Apple TV+’s The Greatness Code, and Facebook Watch’s Tom vs. Time.
Stowell comes out of New England like Brady, and he co-produced Manchester by the Sea and exec produced Thoroughbreds. More recently, Stowell produced Naked Singularity, the forthcoming directorial debut from Chase Palmer, starring John Boyega, Olivia Cooke, Bill Skarsgård, and Ed Skrein, as well as Our Friend, directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite and starring Jason Segel, Dakota Johnson, and Casey Affleck.
- 1/21/2021
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Emmy Award-winning media company Religion of Sports, founded by NFL quarterback Tom Brady, NFL Hall of Famer Michael Strahan and filmmaker Gotham Chopra, is moving deeper into film and TV scripted content.
The new department will be led by film producer Ryan Stowell, who produced Manchester by the Sea and Naked Singularity, which stars John Boyega, Olivia Cooke, Bill Skarsgård and Ed Skrein.
Stowell most recently served as senior vp of production at Ridley Scott’s Scott Free Productions.
Religion of Sports, led by CEO Ameeth Sankaran, already has credits that includes Chopra-helmed Kobe Bryant’s Muse, Showtime’s Shut Up and Dribble, Apple TV+’...
The new department will be led by film producer Ryan Stowell, who produced Manchester by the Sea and Naked Singularity, which stars John Boyega, Olivia Cooke, Bill Skarsgård and Ed Skrein.
Stowell most recently served as senior vp of production at Ridley Scott’s Scott Free Productions.
Religion of Sports, led by CEO Ameeth Sankaran, already has credits that includes Chopra-helmed Kobe Bryant’s Muse, Showtime’s Shut Up and Dribble, Apple TV+’...
- 1/21/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Emmy Award-winning media company Religion of Sports, founded by NFL quarterback Tom Brady, NFL Hall of Famer Michael Strahan and filmmaker Gotham Chopra, is moving deeper into film and TV scripted content.
The new department will be led by film producer Ryan Stowell, who produced Manchester by the Sea and Naked Singularity, which stars John Boyega, Olivia Cooke, Bill Skarsgård and Ed Skrein.
Stowell most recently served as senior vp of production at Ridley Scott’s Scott Free Productions.
Religion of Sports, led by CEO Ameeth Sankaran, already has credits that includes Chopra-helmed Kobe Bryant’s Muse, Showtime’s Shut Up and Dribble, Apple TV+’...
The new department will be led by film producer Ryan Stowell, who produced Manchester by the Sea and Naked Singularity, which stars John Boyega, Olivia Cooke, Bill Skarsgård and Ed Skrein.
Stowell most recently served as senior vp of production at Ridley Scott’s Scott Free Productions.
Religion of Sports, led by CEO Ameeth Sankaran, already has credits that includes Chopra-helmed Kobe Bryant’s Muse, Showtime’s Shut Up and Dribble, Apple TV+’...
- 1/21/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Exclusive: Religion of Sports — the media content company co-founded Gotham Chopra Tom Brady and Michael Strahan — has completed a round of fundraising that gives it $10 million to coin development of sports-related content across multiple platforms. Elysian Park, Advancit, Courtside Ventures and LinkinFirm are significant participants.
Religion of Sports was founded in 2016 on the premise that ‘sports are religion’. The company
has produced hundreds of hours of popular programming across mediums with more than 250
million views/listens of its content, including the Emmy-winning Tom vs. Time , Stephen
vs. The Game, Greatness Code, and Shut Up and Dribble.
“Our mission at Ros is to tell meaningful and inspiring stories from the world of sports,” Chopra said.
“At a time of tremendous uncertainty and divisiveness across the planet, these stories of leadership, teamwork and overcoming obstacles resonate more than ever. With our new partners and the team we’ve built at Ros, I...
Religion of Sports was founded in 2016 on the premise that ‘sports are religion’. The company
has produced hundreds of hours of popular programming across mediums with more than 250
million views/listens of its content, including the Emmy-winning Tom vs. Time , Stephen
vs. The Game, Greatness Code, and Shut Up and Dribble.
“Our mission at Ros is to tell meaningful and inspiring stories from the world of sports,” Chopra said.
“At a time of tremendous uncertainty and divisiveness across the planet, these stories of leadership, teamwork and overcoming obstacles resonate more than ever. With our new partners and the team we’ve built at Ros, I...
- 7/23/2020
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s TV news roundup, Apple TV Plus released the trailer for its sport docuseries “Greatness Code,” and Disney Channel announced a crossover special featuring “Raven’s Home” and “Bunk’d.”
Casting
Freeform has announced Leslie Odom Jr, Nicolette Robinson, Tommy Dorfman, Rainey Qualley, Gil Bellows, Rya Kihlstedt, Ava Bellows and L. Scott Caldwell will be joining the cast of “Love in the Time of Corona.” The four-part limited series follows four interwoven stories about the hopeful search for love and connection during this time of quarantine. The series, from executive producers Joanna Johnson, Christine Sacani and Robyn Meisinger of Anonymous Content, began production this month in Los Angeles. “Love in the Time of Corona” is set to premiere in August.
Fox News Channel (Fnc) has announced Will Cain as co-host of “Fox and Friends Weekend.” Cain is set to make his official debut on Aug. 15 alongside co-hosts Jedediah Bila and Pete Hegseth.
Casting
Freeform has announced Leslie Odom Jr, Nicolette Robinson, Tommy Dorfman, Rainey Qualley, Gil Bellows, Rya Kihlstedt, Ava Bellows and L. Scott Caldwell will be joining the cast of “Love in the Time of Corona.” The four-part limited series follows four interwoven stories about the hopeful search for love and connection during this time of quarantine. The series, from executive producers Joanna Johnson, Christine Sacani and Robyn Meisinger of Anonymous Content, began production this month in Los Angeles. “Love in the Time of Corona” is set to premiere in August.
Fox News Channel (Fnc) has announced Will Cain as co-host of “Fox and Friends Weekend.” Cain is set to make his official debut on Aug. 15 alongside co-hosts Jedediah Bila and Pete Hegseth.
- 6/29/2020
- by Klaritza Rico
- Variety Film + TV
LeBron James, Tom Brady, and Usain Bolt are among the variety of star athletes who will discuss the pivotal moments of their careers in Apple’s upcoming “Greatness Code.”
The Cupertino, California tech company unveiled the trailer for its upcoming sports documentary on June 29. Though the show’s new trailer doesn’t delve too deeply into what those untold stories will be, the promise of never-before-revealed experiences from some of the world’s most beloved athletes should be an easy sell to Apple TV+ subscribers. The series’ complete first season will premiere on Apple TV+ on Friday, July 10.
Per Apple, the upcoming short form unscripted series will spotlight the untold stories from some of the world’s greatest athletes and Olympic gold medalists. Season 1 will contain seven episodes, with each focusing on a pivotal moment from a specific athlete’s careers. The subjects that will be featured in Season 1 of...
The Cupertino, California tech company unveiled the trailer for its upcoming sports documentary on June 29. Though the show’s new trailer doesn’t delve too deeply into what those untold stories will be, the promise of never-before-revealed experiences from some of the world’s most beloved athletes should be an easy sell to Apple TV+ subscribers. The series’ complete first season will premiere on Apple TV+ on Friday, July 10.
Per Apple, the upcoming short form unscripted series will spotlight the untold stories from some of the world’s greatest athletes and Olympic gold medalists. Season 1 will contain seven episodes, with each focusing on a pivotal moment from a specific athlete’s careers. The subjects that will be featured in Season 1 of...
- 6/29/2020
- by Tyler Hersko
- Indiewire
Sports documentaries are seriously in right now.
Hot on the heels of ESPN’s “Last Dance” series about Michael Jordan, a new docuseries which aims to find out what makes athletes like LeBron James, Tom Brady and Alex Morgan among the greatest at their individual sports, is coming to Apple.
The streamer has greenlit “Greatness Code,” a seven-episode short-form series that spotlights untold stories and pivotal moments that defined each athlete’s career. “Greatness Code” is slated to premiere July 10 on Apple TV Plus, joining Apple’s doc slate which already includes “Beastie Boys Story,” “Home,” and “Visible: Out on Television.”
This new series is being co-produced by Uninterrupted (the athlete empowerment brand founded by James and Maverick Carter) and Religion of Sports.
Season 1 of the show will highlight James, Brady, Morgan, world’s fastest man Usain Bolt, five-time Olympic champion swimmer Katie Ledecky, prolific surfing champion Kelly Slater, and iconic snowboarder Shaun White.
Hot on the heels of ESPN’s “Last Dance” series about Michael Jordan, a new docuseries which aims to find out what makes athletes like LeBron James, Tom Brady and Alex Morgan among the greatest at their individual sports, is coming to Apple.
The streamer has greenlit “Greatness Code,” a seven-episode short-form series that spotlights untold stories and pivotal moments that defined each athlete’s career. “Greatness Code” is slated to premiere July 10 on Apple TV Plus, joining Apple’s doc slate which already includes “Beastie Boys Story,” “Home,” and “Visible: Out on Television.”
This new series is being co-produced by Uninterrupted (the athlete empowerment brand founded by James and Maverick Carter) and Religion of Sports.
Season 1 of the show will highlight James, Brady, Morgan, world’s fastest man Usain Bolt, five-time Olympic champion swimmer Katie Ledecky, prolific surfing champion Kelly Slater, and iconic snowboarder Shaun White.
- 5/20/2020
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
On Wednesday, Apple announced Greatness Code, a short form documentary series co-produced by LeBron James’ Uninterrupted and Tom Brady’s Religion of Sports and directed by Emmy-winner Gotham Chopra (Facebook Watch’s Tom vs. Time). Greatness Code will debut globally July 10, exclusively on Apple TV+.
Apple describes Greatness Code as “a landmark, short form unscripted series that spotlights untold stories from the greatest athletes in the world.” The first season consists of seven mini-episodes, each examining a pivotal moment that defined a legendary athlete’s career.
Those athletes include three-time NBA Champion LeBron James, six-time Super Bowl Champion Tom Brady, Olympic Gold Medalist and co-captain of the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team Alex Morgan, world’s fastest man and eight-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt, five-time Olympic Gold medalist and 15-time World Champion swimmer Katie Ledecky and 11-time world champion surfer Kelly Slater.
Greatness Code is a co-production between powerhouse...
Apple describes Greatness Code as “a landmark, short form unscripted series that spotlights untold stories from the greatest athletes in the world.” The first season consists of seven mini-episodes, each examining a pivotal moment that defined a legendary athlete’s career.
Those athletes include three-time NBA Champion LeBron James, six-time Super Bowl Champion Tom Brady, Olympic Gold Medalist and co-captain of the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team Alex Morgan, world’s fastest man and eight-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt, five-time Olympic Gold medalist and 15-time World Champion swimmer Katie Ledecky and 11-time world champion surfer Kelly Slater.
Greatness Code is a co-production between powerhouse...
- 5/20/2020
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
Apple TV+ has ordered a short-form sports docuseries “Greatness Code,” that will feature the likes of LeBron James and Tom Brady.
The series, to be directed by Gotham Chopra, will debut on July 10.
“Greatness Code” will spotlight untold stories from the greatest athletes in the world. The first season features seven episodes, each examining a pivotal moment that defined an athlete’s career.
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Athletes featured in season one include:
LeBron James Tom Brady (newly of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers) Olympic Gold Medalist and Co-Captain of the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team Alex Morgan Worlds Fastest Man and eight-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt Five-time Olympic Gold medalist and 15-time World Champion swimmer Katie Ledecky 11-time world champion surfer Kelly Slater
“Greatness Code” is co-production between Religion of Sports, which is co-founded by Chopra, Tom Brady,...
The series, to be directed by Gotham Chopra, will debut on July 10.
“Greatness Code” will spotlight untold stories from the greatest athletes in the world. The first season features seven episodes, each examining a pivotal moment that defined an athlete’s career.
Also Read: Tom Hanks WWII Movie 'Greyhound' Moves From Sony to Apple TV+
Athletes featured in season one include:
LeBron James Tom Brady (newly of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers) Olympic Gold Medalist and Co-Captain of the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team Alex Morgan Worlds Fastest Man and eight-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt Five-time Olympic Gold medalist and 15-time World Champion swimmer Katie Ledecky 11-time world champion surfer Kelly Slater
“Greatness Code” is co-production between Religion of Sports, which is co-founded by Chopra, Tom Brady,...
- 5/20/2020
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
The biggest mystery of Super Bowl Li was not how the Atlanta Falcons managed to blow a 28-3 lead and allow the New England Patriots to pull off a historic comeback win, but how someone then managed to steal Tom Brady’s game-winning jersey.
Fox Sports Films dives deep into the events surrounding the theft following the game on Feb. 5, 2017, at Houston’s Nrg Stadium in a new documentary titled “The Great Brady Heist.”
The film, which is the latest in Fox Sports’ “Magnify” series, is produced by NFL Films in association with Gotham Chopra’s Religion of Sports.
Also Read: How 'Tom vs Time' Motivates Stephen Curry's NBA Playoff Run: 'It Is a Bible for a Lot of Athletes
Premiering on Fox on Feb. 1, 2020, at 7 p.m. Et (the night before Super Bowl Liv), “The Great Brady Heist” features exclusive conversations with Brady, behind-the-scenes footage from the investigation,...
Fox Sports Films dives deep into the events surrounding the theft following the game on Feb. 5, 2017, at Houston’s Nrg Stadium in a new documentary titled “The Great Brady Heist.”
The film, which is the latest in Fox Sports’ “Magnify” series, is produced by NFL Films in association with Gotham Chopra’s Religion of Sports.
Also Read: How 'Tom vs Time' Motivates Stephen Curry's NBA Playoff Run: 'It Is a Bible for a Lot of Athletes
Premiering on Fox on Feb. 1, 2020, at 7 p.m. Et (the night before Super Bowl Liv), “The Great Brady Heist” features exclusive conversations with Brady, behind-the-scenes footage from the investigation,...
- 12/23/2019
- by Debbie Emery
- The Wrap
Religion of Sports — the media company founded by Tom Brady, Michael Strahan and Gotham Chopra — has partnered with NBC Sports regional networks for a new one-hour documentary addressing the issue of mental health in sports.
Thursday’s announcement fittingly came on World Mental Health Day, and the joint project will launch in November to coincide with Men’s Health Awareness Month.
“HeadStrong: Mental Health and Sports” is executive produced by six-time NFL Pro Bowl receiver Brandon Marshall.
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“This project hits home for me,” Marshall, who is currently an NFL free agent, said in a statement. “Through ‘HeadStrong,’ I hope to use my voice to encourage others to talk openly on this subject.”
“Over the last few years, in working closely with a number of elite athletes, it’s...
Thursday’s announcement fittingly came on World Mental Health Day, and the joint project will launch in November to coincide with Men’s Health Awareness Month.
“HeadStrong: Mental Health and Sports” is executive produced by six-time NFL Pro Bowl receiver Brandon Marshall.
Also Read: How 'Tom vs Time' Motivates Stephen Curry's NBA Playoff Run: 'It Is a Bible for a Lot of Athletes
“This project hits home for me,” Marshall, who is currently an NFL free agent, said in a statement. “Through ‘HeadStrong,’ I hope to use my voice to encourage others to talk openly on this subject.”
“Over the last few years, in working closely with a number of elite athletes, it’s...
- 10/10/2019
- by Debbie Emery
- The Wrap
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