Espn has revealed three new film series collaborations on which they will combine forces with a comic book giant, a New York filmmaker and a Hollywood actress.
In conjunction with Wednesday’s Winter Television Critics Association panel, the sports network announced a partnership between Espn Films and Marvel Entertainment to air two all-new projects, the feature-length documentary “1 of 1 – Genesis” and short film series “1 of 1 – Origins.”
“Both the documentary and the short film series will provide viewers a unique look at some of the world’s most successful athletes by mixing the award-winning non-fiction style of Espn Films with classic Marvel comic book art,...
In conjunction with Wednesday’s Winter Television Critics Association panel, the sports network announced a partnership between Espn Films and Marvel Entertainment to air two all-new projects, the feature-length documentary “1 of 1 – Genesis” and short film series “1 of 1 – Origins.”
“Both the documentary and the short film series will provide viewers a unique look at some of the world’s most successful athletes by mixing the award-winning non-fiction style of Espn Films with classic Marvel comic book art,...
- 1/8/2015
- by Debbie Emery
- The Wrap
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- 3/9/2014
- ComicBookMovie.com
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- 1/20/2013
- by Nigel M Smith
- Indiewire
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