Latest Articles About 30 For 30 on ESPN
AMC Renews ELI ROTH'S HISTORY OF HORROR for a Second Season
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 07, 2019
AMC announced today that it had renewed “Eli Roth's History of Horror” for a second season of six episodes. The second season, which will also appear on AMC Networks' horror streaming service, Shudder, will feature episodes devoted to monsters, evil children, witches, body horror, houses of hell...
Comedy Central, All Things Comedy to Produce Patrice O'Neal Documentary
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 22, 2019
Comedy Central announced today a collaboration with All Things Comedy to produce a documentary about Patrice O'Neal. Set to begin filming this fall, the untitled documentary is a deep-dive portrait of O'Neal who passed away at 41 in 2011. The film, directed by Bonfiglio (Gary Gulman: The Great Depre...
Showtime To Develop Limited Series SUPER PUMPED: THE BATTLE FOR UBER
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 16, 2019
SHOWTIME has announced the development of a new untitled limited series based on the bestselling book Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber, written by Mike Isaac. Brian Koppelman and David Levien (BILLIONS) will executive produce and write the series, as part of their overall deal with SHOWTIME. Isaac ...
30 for 30 Documentary on UFC Legends Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz Marks the Series' First to Cover the Sport of MMA
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 07, 2019
The next documentary from ESPN Films' Peabody and Emmy award-winning 30 for 30 series, “Chuck & Tito,” will chronicle the hot and cold relationship between MMA fighters Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz—from the very start of the UFC, through its rise in popularity, to present day. The film will ai...
30 for 30 RODMAN: FOR BETTER OR WORSE to Premiere September 10 on ESPN
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 03, 2019
ESPN will debut the next documentary in the Peabody and Emmy award-winning 30 for 30 series with “Rodman: For Better or Worse” the unfettered and definitive look at the life and career of Dennis Rodman. The film, directed by Emmy-winning director Todd Kapostasy, will premiere on Tuesday, Septemb...
BAM Presents PURPOSE AND PASSION: THE CINEMA OF JOHN SINGLETON
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 16, 2019
From Friday, September 13 through Friday, September 20, BAM presents Purpose and Passion: The Cinema of John Singleton, a career retrospective dedicated to the trailblazing late director. 'The sudden, shocking death of John Singleton at the age of just 51 in April 2019 robbed the world of a trail...
30 FOR 30 RODMAN: FOR BETTER OR WORSE to Premiere September 10 on ESPN
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 15, 2019
ESPN will debut the next documentary in the Peabody and Emmy award-winning 30 FOR 30 series with 'Rodman: For Better or Worse' the unfettered and definitive look at the life and career of Dennis Rodman. The film, directed by Emmy-winning director Todd Kapostasy, will premiere on Tuesday, September 1...
ESPN to Debut Next 30 FOR 30 Documentary RODMAN: FOR BETTER OR WORSE This September
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 15, 2019
ESPN will debut the next documentary in the Peabody and Emmy award-winning 30 for 30 series with “Rodman: For Better or Worse” the unfettered and definitive look at the life and career of Dennis Rodman. The film, directed by Emmy-winning director Todd Kapostasy, will premiere on Tuesday, Septe...
BLINK OF AN EYE Races Into Select Movie Theaters Nationwide September 12 Only
by Tori Hartshorn - August 08, 2019
Based on the inspiring life story of NASCAR icons Michael Waltrip and Dale Earnhardt Sr., the high-octane documentary “Blink of an Eye” is set to race into select cinemas nationwide this September. The film features interviews with Waltrip and Dale Earnhardt Jr. along with former Executiv...
Paramount Theatre In 2019-20 Season Announced
by A.A. Cristi - July 08, 2019
In addition to its popular Broadway Series, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd. in downtown Aurora, presents internationally known comedians, music stars, dance events and family shows, and on most Mondays, screens a classic movie for just $1....
Showtime Signs Overall Deal with BILLIONS Executive Producers Brian Koppelman, David Levien
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 07, 2019
SHOWTIME has announced it has signed acclaimed executive producers and writers Brian Koppelman and David Levien to an overall deal under which they will continue to serve as showrunners of the hit drama series BILLIONS while also developing new projects exclusively for the network. The announceme...
VIDEO: 30 for 30 Debuts New Trailer for THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE HUNGRY
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 29, 2019
The next installment in ESPN Films' award-winning 30 for 30 series will be 'The Good, The Bad, The Hungry,' premiering Tuesday, July 2, at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN. Directed by Nicole Lucas Haimes, 'The Good, The Bad, The Hungry' tells the eye and mouth-opening tale of Takeru Kobayashi, the native of Nagan...
The 40th Annual Telly Awards Announce Winner And CBS Interactive As First Ever Company Of The Year
by A.A. Cristi - May 24, 2019
Marking its 40th anniversary as the world's largest honor for video and television content across all screens, The Telly Awards announced this year's winners, including animated, environmentally-conscious standouts like Passion Pictures & CNN's 'There's a Rang-Tan in my Bedroom', live streaming favo...
VIDEO: FOX Sports Films Releases Trailer for Q BALL Documentary
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 14, 2019
FOX Sports Films has released the trailer for its newest MAGNIFY series film “Q Ball.” The documentary chronicles the lives of incarcerated basketball players at San Quentin State Prison and is executive produced by Golden State Warriors All-Star Kevin Durant's Thirty Five Media, in conjunctio...
EPIX to Premiere NFL: THE GRIND
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 08, 2019
Premium television network EPIX(R) and NFL Films will team up this fall on the weekly series NFL: The Grind, premiering Wednesday, September 11 at 9pm eastern time and airing for 17 episodes throughout the entirety of the 2019 NFL season. Featuring a yet-to-be-named host, NFL: The Grind will serve a...
ESPN to Premiere 30 FOR 30 Documentary on Motorsports Pioneer Janet Guthrie
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 03, 2019
ESPN Films' award-winning 30 for 30 series continues on May 28 with the documentary 'Qualified' at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN. Directed by Jenna Ricker ('Ben's Plan,' 'The American Side') with producers Caroline Waterlow and Nina Krstic ('O.J.: Made in America') and Greg Stuhr ('The American Side'), 'Qualifi...
Showtime Documentary Films Announces Comedy Store Docu-Series
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 22, 2019
Showtime Documentary Films today announced a four-part documentary series that will chronicle the history of the iconic L.A. club The Comedy Store, directed and executive produced by Mike Binder (Black or White) and executive produced by Oscar®nominee and Emmy® winner Mike Tollin (THE FRANCHISE)....
Youtube Debuts ESPN Films 30 FOR 30: DANIEL LARUSSO VS. JOHNNY LAWRENCE
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 17, 2019
YouTube today, in collaboration with ESPN 30 for 30, dropped an all new special, DANIEL LARUSSO VS. JOHNNY LAWRENCE, which revisits the 1984 Under Eighteen All Valley Karate Tournament where the world witnessed one of the most epic rivalries in all of sports history - Daniel LaRusso vs. Johnny Lawr...
Peyton Manning to Host New ESPN+ Original Series PEYTON'S PLACES
by Tori Hartshorn - April 15, 2019
Peyton's Places, a 30-episode documentary series hosted by legendary quarterback Peyton Manning, is coming to ESPN+. Peyton will host the football-themed series, revisiting seminal moments in NFL history through conversations with former players, coaches and other key figures about football history ...
30 for 30 THE DOMINICAN DREAM To Premiere 4/30 on ESPN
by Tori Hartshorn - April 10, 2019
On Tuesday, April 30, ESPN will debut the next installment in the Peabody and Emmy award-winning 30 FOR 30 series with 'The Dominican Dream.' Featuring the incredible journey of retired professional basketball player Felipe Lopez, 'The Dominican Dream' will premiere at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN and ESPN Dep...
A&E Partners with WWE Studios to Produce Original Documentaries About WWE Hall of Famers
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 04, 2019
A&E Network is partnering with WWE Studios to produce five original two-hour documentaries under the award-winning 'Biography' banner showcasing some of the most iconic WWE Superstars of all time, including 'Macho Man' Randy Savage(R), 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper(TM), Booker T(R), Stone Cold Steve Austin(R)...
30 for 30 Documentary SEAU to Air on ESPN April 16
by Tori Hartshorn - April 03, 2019
ESPN 30 for 30 documentary on NFL legend Junior Seau will make its linear television debut on Tuesday, April 16, at 9 p.m. E on ESPN....
Ken Jeong to Speak at UNCG Commencement
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 05, 2019
UNC Greensboro (UNCG) today announced that actor, writer, producer, and Greensboro native Ken Jeong will deliver the keynote address at the university's May 10 Commencement at the Greensboro Coliseum. ...
Ken Jeong Joins CBS Comedy From CRAZY RICH ASIANS Author
by Tori Hartshorn - February 15, 2019
According to Variety, actor/comedian Ken Jeong has signed on to star on the forthcoming CBS comedy THE EMPEROR OF MALIBU. The new comedy comes from Kevin Kwan, who is known for writing the acclaimed CRAZY RICH ASIANS. Jeong will play the lead role of the character named Gerry....
Showtime Acquires U.S. Rights to THE GO-GO'S Documentary
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 11, 2019
SHOWTIME announced today it has acquired U.S. rights to THE GO-GO'S, a feature documentary about the most successful female rock band of all time, with plans to premiere the film later this year. Alison Ellwood (HISTORY OF THE EAGLES, American Jihad) will direct the project. The band granted full ...
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