CNN Films is unafraid to break new ground to bring you the stories that matter most. Our riveting documentaries explore today's important headlines that spark tomorrow's conversations. Amy Entelis, senior VP of talent and content development for CNN Worldwide, and Vinnie Malhotra, senior VP of development and acquisitions for CNN Worldwide, oversee the acquisition strategy of documentaries for CNN Films.
THE PIANO LESSON, WICKED & More Receive NAACP Image Awards Nominations
by Josh Sharpe - January 07, 2025
NAACP has announced the full list of “56th NAACP Image Awards” nominees, with Wicked and The Piano Lesson nominated for Outstanding Motion Picture and Wicked's Cynthia Erivo nominated for Entertainer of the Year. ...
The Apollo Announces 2024 Holiday Programming For All Ages
by A.A. Cristi - October 22, 2024
The Apollo Theater has announced its 2024 holiday programming, featuring events for all ages, including music, dance, and family-friendly performances, celebrating the festive season in Harlem....
What's New On Max This January 2024
by Michael Major - December 21, 2023
Find out what's new on Max this January, including the Debut of HBO Original “True Detective: Night Country” and Max Original “On the Roam,” New Seasons Of Max Original “Sort Of,' HBO Original “Real Time with Bill Maher,” And Adult Swim's “Rick and Morty,” And Debut of HBO Original...
CNN's CHOWCHILLA Documentary to Premiere on Sunday
by Michael Major - October 31, 2023
CNN Films and Max explores the strangest mass kidnapping in history in Chowchilla, featuring exclusive interviews with the survivors, director Paul Solet (Tread, Clean) goes behind the headlines to reveal for the first time the complete saga of the infamous school bus abduction. Watch the video trai...
CNN Max Launches In An Open Beta In The US Today Offering 24/7 Live News Streaming Feed On Max
by Michael Major - September 27, 2023
Max, Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming platform, launched CNN Max, a 24/7 streaming news offering now available to users alongside expanded access to News content and CNN Originals. Current Max subscribers can now find this collection of content on the top navigation bar under News Beta, or throu...
Max to Launch 'CNN Max' 24/7 Live News Streaming Service
by Michael Major - August 24, 2023
Max, Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming platform, announced the addition of 24/7 news in its streaming offering with the U.S. launch of CNN Max. CNN Max will leverage CNN’s reporting excellence, global newsgathering, and live programming from CNN US, CNN International, and feature original progr...
Sundance Institute Announces 2023 Producers Lab And Intensive Fellows
by Blair Ingenthron - July 24, 2023
The nonprofit Sundance Institute has announced 10 producers selected to participate in the Producers Lab, taking place July 24–28 at Utah's Sundance Mountain Resort, as well as 11 producers for the fall Producers Intensive. ...
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center Lights Up Big Screen For April and May Films
by Stephi Wild - March 24, 2023
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center is once again lighting up its big screen for the Spring. Learn more about the full lineup here!...
CNN Originals Hub Launches On Discovery+
by Michael Major - August 19, 2022
The CNN Originals hub on discovery+ has debuted in the United States allowing discovery+ subscribers to access a large, curated selection of library CNN content from the network’s prestige brands: CNN Original Series, CNN Films, and HLN Original Series. Subscribers will be able to enjoy over 800 e...
CNN Original Content to Stream On Discovery+ in New CNN Originals Hub
by Michael Major - August 04, 2022
CNN and Warner Bros. Discovery announced the launch of a dedicated CNN Originals hub on discovery+ domestically. discovery+ subscribers can access a curated selection of library CNN content through a new hub featuring premium programming from the network’s prestige brands: CNN Original Series, CNN...
VIDEO: CBS MORNINGS Spotlights Paul Newman & Joanne Woodward Ahead of THE LAST MOVIE STARS Series
by Michael Major - July 18, 2022
A new CBS Mornings segment explored the lives of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward, whose lives are the subject of a new docu-series, the Last Movie Stars. The segment featured interviews with Ethan Hawke, the series director, and Clea Newman, the couple's daughter. Watch the new clip now!...
HBO Max to Debut Paul Newman And Joanne Woodward Documentary THE LAST MOVIE STARS
by Michael Major - June 21, 2022
Four-time Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke, who previously directed the highly-acclaimed documentary, “Seymour: An Introduction,” directs the six-part documentary. Academy Award-winning director, writer and producer Martin Scorsese serves as executive producer. THE LAST MOVIE STARS premiered at...
Simu Liu to Host TIME 100 Special on ABC Special Celebrating Time's Iconic Annual List
by Michael Major - May 26, 2022
Actor Simu Liu hosts the TIME100 Gala and one-hour special, which features musical performances by Mary J. Blige and Miranda Lambert, and appearances by members of the iconic list of the most influential people in the world including Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, Quinta Brunson and others. Additio...
Documentary Thriller NAVALNY By Director Daniel Roher To Stream On HBO Max
by Michael Major - May 25, 2022
The CNN Films and HBO Max co-produced documentary thriller NAVALNY, about anti-corruption Russian government opposition leader Alexei Navalny, will be available to stream on HBO Max. The film, directed by filmmaker Daniel Roher, follows Navalny after he survived an assassination attempt by poisoning...
CNN Films and HBO Max Have Commissioned New True Crime Documentary, 'American Pain'
by Marissa Tomeo - May 12, 2022
CNN Films and HBO Max, in association with TIME Studios, have commissioned a new true crime tale, American Pain, directed by Emmy® Award-winner Darren Foster and produced by Motto Pictures, Muck Media, and Fishbowl Films that traces the rise and fall of Chris and Jeff George, identical t...
CNN Films to Premiere Alexey Navalny Documentary
by Marissa Tomeo - April 16, 2022
Fresh from its North American special event screenings with Warner Bros. Pictures and Fathom Events, the Daniel Roher-directed NAVALNY will premiere on CNN TV in North America, and via the CNN+ streaming service in the United States, beginning Sunday, April 24. The CNN TV broadcast will air...
Hulu Originals Elevates Ashley Chang to Vice President, Content Development & Drama
by Michael Major - October 26, 2021
Hulu today announced that it has promoted two Original content executives to vice president. Ashley Chang is now vice president, Content Development, Drama, Hulu Originals, reporting to Sasha Silver, head of Drama, Hulu Originals; and Beth Osisek is now vice president, Original Documentaries and Lim...
CNN to Air Anthology of Documentary Shorts This Summer
by TV News Desk - July 26, 2021
Each 25-minute title focuses on a slice of Americana: stories of Americans living very different lives, that ultimately remind viewers of the universality of the desire for community, and for finding acceptance for individual identity. ...
Sundance Institute Announces 10 Producers Lab Fellows
by TV News Desk - July 22, 2021
Sundance Institute today announced the participants for its weeklong Producers Lab, taking place July 25 - 29, and the participants in the Producers Summit, August 2 - 5, both taking place digitally on Sundance Co//ab....
THE MEANING OF HITLER Documentary Launches Aug. 13
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 12, 2021
The latest documentary from Michael Tucker and Petra Epperlein (Gunner Palace, Karl Marx City) is a provocative interrogation of our culture’s fascination with Hitler and Nazism set against the backdrop of the current rise of white supremacy, the normalization of antisemitism and the weaponizatio...
The Mermaid Parade At Coney Island USA Returns This September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 17, 2021
Join in for The 39th Annual Mermaid Parade on Sunday, September 12, 2021! The parade kicks off at 1pm (rain or shine) on West 21st and Surf Avenue and proceeds on Surf Avenue to West 10th, then heads south to the Boardwalk and then west back to its ending point at Steeplechase Plaza on the Boardwal...
VIDEO: Watch the Official Trailer for LFG!
by Sarah Leiber - June 14, 2021
The film is an Everywoman Studios and Change Content production, in association with Propagate Content in collaboration with CNN Films and HBO Max....
Sundance Institute Documentary Fund Grants 18 Projects
by TV News Desk - June 08, 2021
Recent projects supported include: American Factory, Collective, Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution, The Edge of Democracy, Of Fathers and Sons, Hale County This Morning, This Evening, Hooligan Sparrow, Minding the Gap, The Mole Agent, One Child Nation, Strong Island, and Time....
LADY BOSS: THE JACKIE COLLINS STORY Premieres Sunday, June 27
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 03, 2021
LADY BOSS will have its world premiere on June 10 at Tribeca Film Festival, and will premiere for television Sunday, June 27, at 9:00pm ET and PT on CNN....
HBO Max To Debut LFG From CNN Films
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 08, 2021
“This fight is so much bigger than ourselves and the Women’s National Team”, said Megan Rapinoe. “We’re doing it for the next generation of female soccer players and for women throughout the world in all industries and walks of life who are also fighting for equality.”...
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