Villeneuve Pironi: Racing’s Untold Tragedy which is set to premiere on Sky Documentaries in the UK very soon.
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Addie Morfoot Contributor The 1997 race for the Heisman Trophy will be explored in an installment of the 14th season of ESPN’s “30 for 30” series.” Titled “The Great Heisman Race of 1997,” the ESPN Films docu will debut on Dec. 9 on ESPN immediately following the broadcast of the Heisman Trophy Ceremony, which will air on the network. The doc will focus on the race between Peyton Manning and Charles Woodson.
Manning stunned the sports world in 1997 by deciding to return for his senior season at the University of Tennessee and spurning the NFL, making him the Heisman front-runner as he set his sights on an SEC Championship. But while Manning was the preseason favorite, other candidates arrived during the season including Washington State quarterback Ryan Leaf, Marshall University’s wide receiver Randy Moss and Woodson (University of Michigan). The docu, directed by Gentry Kirby, will use archival footage to examine and unpack the race for the hallowed honor.
“As a long-time college football fan, the 1997 Heisman race is one I will never forget,” says Kirby. “The debate that surrounded it stayed with me over the years and I’m thrilled to now be able to tell this story with an archival approach that highlights the passion from that season.” ESPN Films and “30 for 30” VP and exec producer Marsha Cooke calls out the archival style of this offering. “makes this one of the most unique films we’ve done.
“The dynamic use of footage gives a strong sense of time and place and truly takes you back to 1997,” she says. ESPN Films has been in documentary space since its inception in March 2008. Bill Simmons co-created the wildly successful “30 for 30” docuseries for ESPN a year later.
Villeneuve Pironi: Racing’s Untold Tragedy which is set to premiere on Sky Documentaries in the UK very soon.
Juventus, Newcastle and Tottenham are all reportedly in the race for Kalvin Phillips, who looks destined for a January exit from Manchester City.
Naman Ramachandran A documentary on revered filmmaker James Ivory is part of an eclectic slate from Min(d) Studio, New York, it was revealed on the sidelines of Singapore’s Asia TV Forum and Market. The boutique studio, the brainchild of Dev Benegal (New York City), Maya Patel (London and Hong Kong), Neeraj Jain (Los Angeles), came together during the pandemic with a shared vision to tell stories about people and cultures that are often unheard and unseen.
Police have issued an update after a group of four attacked a man before bundling him into the back of a BMW. Greater Manchester Police has issued an update this afternoon (December 8) following the kidnapping in Sale, Trafford, earlier this week.
Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor The Academy has revealed the list of eligible films for consideration in best animated, documentary and international feature of the year, encompassing a broad range of blockbusters and critically acclaimed titles. GKids’ “The Boy and the Heron,” Pixar’s “Elemental,” Sony’s “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” and Illumination’s “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” are among the 33 animated films in the running.
Perhaps you just saw the new Peacock comedy from the Please Don’t Destroy guys and it got you thinking—what happened to the other ‘SNL’ digital shorts people, The Lonely Island? Well, wouldn’t you know it? They’re still making films, and their latest is “Self Reliance,” a new comedy coming to Hulu next month. READ MORE: ‘Self Reliance’ Review: Jake Johnson’s Directorial Debut Is A Suitable Vehicle For His Shaggy Comic Energy [SXSW] As seen in the trailer for “Self Reliance,” the comedy follows the story of a middle-aged guy who signs up to star in a “dark web reality TV show” that puts him in the position of being hunted by random assassins over the course of 30 days.
Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance’s (SCAA) longest-serving pilot has proved he’s the best in the business.
, and the timing couldn't be more interesting.On December 1, the 29-year-old reality star (f.k.a Raquel) arrived at the iHeart Radio Jingle Ball in Los Angeles wearing a sparkling sheer corset gown, pairing the silver sequins princess dress with peep-toed pumps and her signature cropped bob. With this shimmering look, Leviss attempted to set a glamorous tone for her return to the public eye in the wake of her affair with costar and betrayal of .Rachel Leviss at iHeartRadio Jingle Ball in Los Angeles, California.After checking herself into a mental health facility for 90 days following the season 10 reunion taping in March, Leviss to the reality series for season 11.
EXCLUSIVE: Abramorama has acquired North American distribution rights to A Storm Foretold, a documentary about Trump adviser Roger Stone that becomes more urgent as the 2024 presidential election inches closer with every passing day.
K.J. Yossman Raw TV, the production company behind “The Tinder Swindler,” have set a new true crime documentary with Amazon Prime Video about the 1978 murders of Chris Farmer and Peta Frampton. Titled “Dead in the Water,” it follows the story of Farmer and Frampton, a young British couple who went missing in 1978 after going backpacking in Central America.
John Lennon: Murder Without A Trial, which is narrated by none other than Kiefer Sutherland.The series examines the tragic murder of music and cultural icon John Lennon, and the investigation and conviction of his killer Mark David Chapman.The docuseries features exclusive eyewitness interviews and previously unseen crime scene photos, shedding new light on the life and murder of music and cultural icon John Lennon, and the investigation and conviction of Mark David Chapman, his confessed killer. It arrives on the streamer on 6th December.The official synopsis is as follows:“John Lennon: Murder Without A Trial” is a deeply researched examination of John Lennon’s 1980 murder, which shocked and saddened the world. The production was granted extensive Freedom of Information Act requests from the New York City Police Department, the Board of Parole and the District Attorney’s office; and the series includes exclusive interviews including Richard Peterson, a taxi driver who was witness to the shooting; Jay Hastings, a doorman at The Dakota who heard Lennon’s last words; David Suggs, Mark David Chapman’s defense lawyer; Elliot Mintz, a confidant to Lennon and Yoko Ono; and Dr Naomi Goldstein, the psychiatrist who first assessed Chapman. Check out the new trailer below.When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.@ THN - The Hollywood News 2023
Adam Brody is getting candid about his behavior behind the scenes on The O.C.!
Police appealing for information about a wanted man have warned the public not to approach him. Dominic Battiniello, who has links to Preston, South Ribble and Accrington, is wanted on recall to prison.
The defeated candidate in the SNP leadership contest has defended “silent prayer” outside abortion clinics.
Influencer and YouTube star Molly-Mae Hague is well and truly in the Christmas spirit, as she showed off some snaps of lavish Christmas decorations and a cosy roaring fire, as she cuddled up to her baby, Bambi. Molly, who is known for her huge love for the cold and cosy season, took to Instagram to share a small video as she walked into a very festive room. The display was complete with a roaring fire and candles which provided a festive low-light.There was also a huge garland hung across the top of the fire with Christmas stockings hanging down.
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Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent After expanding into the U.K., the U.S. and the Netherlands, Paris-based leading unscripted production banner Satisfaction is set to gain ground in Spanish-speaking markets.
Prime Video’s A Very Royal Scandal has its stars!
Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Yes Studios, the Tel Aviv-based producer and distributor behind “Fauda,” has scored major deals on “44 Hours,” a documentary feature about Gil Avni, a healthy 33-year-old father of two who was diagnosed with cerebral edema and miraculously recovered. The feature-length documentary has been acquired by Amazon Prime Video in the U.S. and by NRK in Norway for its linear channels and VOD platform.
Big Brother stars from the 2023 series reunited to celebrate Jordan being crowned the winner on Friday night. Jordan was announced as winner of Big Brother 2023 and took home the whopping £100,000 prize - beating housemates Noky, Yinrun, Henry and runner-up Olivia. After the winner was revealed, the housemates glammed up to attend a swanky party to celebrate.