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EXCLUSIVE: Sean Menard (299 Queen Street West) has been set to direct the docuseries The Sneaker Boom, on basketball shoe marketing of the ’90s, for RTG Features, the the sister studio to basketball-focused media company Slam. RTG Features CEO Aron Phillips is among the producers of the project, which Sean Menard Productions is co-producing.
Currently in post-production, the series is set amidst the NBA’s rise in global popularity during the early ’90s, watching as a group of marketing mavericks and advertising execs bet millions on unproven rookies as they enlist their talents for wildly creative television commercials. As the players grow into superstars, basketball sneakers go from being a niche sportswear product to everyday fashion, en route to becoming a multi-billion-dollar industry.
The story of The Sneaker Boom is told through the lens of ’90s NBA legends including Dee Brown, Larry Johnson, Penny Hardaway and Grant Hill — who were respectively sponsored by Reebok, Converse, Nike and Fila — and the unsung brand marketers and advertising creatives that brought their popular campaigns to life. The project is described as picking up where Prime Video’s recent Nike pic leaves off. And while it should be noted that none of the same behind-the-scenes creatives from that Ben Affleck-directed film are aboard this project, it does prominently feature Sonny Vaccaro, the former sports marketing executive (played in Air by Matt Damon) who proved integral in bringing Michael Jordan to Nike for the launch of the Air Jordan line.
The Sneaker Boom came about following Menard’s collaboration with RTG Features’ Phillips on the Netflix doc The Carter Effect, examining the global impact of NBA legend Vince Carter, which premiered
The Manchester accent regularly comes up in the top of polls as one of the most attractive accents across the UK.
Terry Dubrow is just as surprised as fans by his wife Heather Dubrow’s sudden disconnect with the rest of The Real Housewives of Orange County cast.
Can twins successfully bring their parents back together? That sounds like the plot of “The Parent Trap,” but the similarities between that film and “Dicks: The Musical” (previously known as “F*cking Identical Twins“) end there. The new A24 film updates that old formula to instead present two adult businessmen with a similar secret.
Can twins successfully bring their parents back together? That sounds like the plot of “The Parent Trap,” but the similarities between that film and “Dicks: The Musical” (previously known as “F*cking Identical Twins“) end there. The new A24 film updates that old formula to instead present two adult businessmen with a similar secret.
Larsa Pippen offered a glimpse into her interactions — or lack thereof — with boyfriend Marcus Jordan‘s father, Michael Jordan.
Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag St Trinian's, the iconic film that captured the hearts of many during childhood, remains etched in our memories even after 16 years since its release. Many of the talented cast have gone on to enjoy huge successes, starring in blockbuster films, strutting down the runway and even earning BRIT nominations. With the film’s star Annabelle Fritton, played by Talulah Riley, recently announcing her engagement to Love Actually actor Thomas Brodie-Sangster, what better time to check in on what the rest of the cast have been up to since the film’s debut.Talulah Riley (Annabelle Fritton) Talulah Riley, who portrayed the spirited Annabelle Fritton, continued her journey in acting.
bike, also commonly referred to as the e-bike, that assists in pedaling for an easy breezy ride. Better for the environment and oftentimes more convenient, it's no wonder that e-bikes are having a moment.The only downside to the trendy electric bicycle is the high cost of investing in one of your own.
the white sneakers to wedges with nature-inspired materials, but one of our favorites has to be the ballerina flat. Ballet flats are totally chic and girly, but unlike other feminine options, you don't have to worry about your feet aching by the end of the day because of an uncomfortable heel. Along with more comfort, ballet flats are a timeless wardrobe staple from Brigitte Bardot sporting them in the 1950s to Kate Moss wearing them throughout the height of her career to today with Bella Hadid turning eyes onto the Balletcore trend.
EXCLUSIVE: Jean-Michel Basquiat is set to be the subject of a new feature documentary, King Pleasure, from Val and Pepsi, Where’s My Jet? producer Boardwalk Pictures and Quinn Wilson, former creative director for Lizzo.
Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag People across the world have paid tribute to singer Sinéad O'Connor after it was announced yesterday that she had tragically passed away at the age of 56. Revealing the sad news, Sinéad’s family said that they were “devastated” to share the news regarding their “beloved Sinéad”. The singer first shot to fame in 1990 with an emotional rendition of Prince's song, Nothing Compares 2 U.Throughout her 37-year long career, Sinéad secured eight UK Top 40 singles and seven UK Top 40 albums.
Michael Jordan and his wife Yvette Prieto continue their vacation in Europe. The celebrity couple have been spotted going on multiple romantic outings, as well as enjoying some quality family time with their twin daughters.
Melissa McCarthy is living the fever dream! The 52-year-old actress is letting fans in on the musical process of becoming Ursula in Disney's live-action film in a new behind-the-scenes featurette. «Getting to sing 'Poor Unfortunate Souls,' I mean, it is a fever dream,» McCarthy says in the clip. «I went to rehearsals for months and months, and I wanted to do that music and the character proud.»The A-list star suggests that her character may have missed her calling as a sultry chanteuse.
The 1975 has cancelled upcoming shows in Taiwan and Indonesia after being officially “blacklisted” from Malaysia after frontman Matty Healy openly defied the country’s draconian anti-LGBTQ laws while headlining a musical festival in Kuala Lumpur.
The 1975 have announced the cancellation of shows in Jakarta, Indonesia and Taipei, Taiwan after having their headlining set at Malaysia’s Good Vibes Festival cut short and being banned from the country earlier this week.Indonesia’s We The Fest announced today (July 23) that The 1975, who were set to headline the third day of the festival tonight, have cancelled their remaining shows in Asia “due to current circumstances”.“The band never take the decision to cancel a show lightly and had been eagerly looking forward to playing for fans in Jakarta and Taipei but unfortunately, due to current circumstances, it is impossible to proceed with the scheduled shows,” the band said, per a statement shared by We The Fest.A post shared by WE THE FEST (@we.the.fest)We The Fest has also announced that ASAP Ferg has been added to the festival’s line-up today, though it is currently unclear if he will be taking over as a headlining act.Live Nation Taiwan shared a similar statement, adding that refund information will be shared on Monday (July 24).pic.twitter.com/Rrd6c2vW73— Live Nation Taiwan (@LiveNationTW) July 23, 2023The 1975’s cancellation of their Indonesia and Taiwan shows comes after frontman Matty Healy criticised Malaysia’s government while performing at the country’s Good Vibes Festival on Friday night (July 21). Healy also kissed bassist Ross MacDonald onstage, before announcing just seven songs into their set that they had been banned from Malaysia and had to leave.“I made a mistake.
begun, class will be back in session sooner than you think — which is why now is the time to start checking off your back-to-school shopping list. To prepare your daughter for the new school year, she's going to need quite a few things: affordable school supplies, a new backpack and perhaps a new outfit or two.We're guessing that she could also use a new pair of kicks to start off the school year on the right foot, which is why we've found the best deals on back-to-school shoes for girls.When it comes to shoe shopping for kids, comfort is without a doubt a top priority — but that doesn't mean you'll have to sacrifice style.
a comfy mattress and cozy duvet, finding good sheets is also key.Finding the right sheets can be easier said than done because the market is saturated with so many types: Linen sheets, cotton sheets, silk sheets, and just about any other fabric you can imagine. We're partial to the linen sheets, made from flax plant fiber that start out crisp and cool and soften over time after each wash. The main benefit to linen sheets is that they're 30% more durable than cotton sheets meaning they'll last longer and you'll get more bang for your buck.
It may be the middle of summer but the weather we’ve been experiencing lately feels unseasonably wet and windy. While it’s miserable in the UK you may be dreaming of holidays in more exotic locations.
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Inter Miami now that Lionel Messi has joined the team. Although the team lost on Saturday, July 15, 3-0 to St. Louis, they have a long season ahead of them with thousands of fans in their corner.
Robert Lieberman, who directed the sci-fi cult classic Fire in the Sky and won the inaugural DGA Award for Commercials, has died in Los Angeles after a long battle with cancer. He was 75.