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'Messi's World Cup: The Rise Of A Legend' Now Streaming on Apple TV+
by Michael Major - Feb 22, 2024

“Messi's World Cup: The Rise of a Legend” – in his own words, Messi tells the definitive story – as the docuseries features the most personal interviews to date with Messi, alongside conversations with teammates, coaches, competitors, devout fans and commentators testifying to the incredible influence.

Video: Apple Drops MESSI'S WORLD CUP Series Trailer
by Michael Major - Jan 18, 2024

“Messi's World Cup: The Rise of a Legend' is executive produced by Emmy Award winner Tim Pastore (“Free Solo,” “Jane”), Emmy and Tony Award winners Patrick Milling Smith and Brian Carmody, and Emmy Award winner Matt Renner (“Free Solo,” “Limitless with Chris Hemsworth”) of SMUGGLER Entertainment. Watch the video!

Video: Apple Debuts MESSI'S WORLD CUP: THE RISE OF A LEGEND Teaser Trailer
by Michael Major - Dec 15, 2023

Watch the video teaser for “Messi’s World Cup: The Rise of a Legend,” the four-part documentary event from SMUGGLER Entertainment, tracking the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner through his sensational career, including five FIFA World Cup appearances and his FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 win, in one of the most exciting finals in history.

HOMESTEAD RESCUE: RANEY RANCH Will Premiere Oct. 6 on Discovery
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 24, 2020

For years the Raney family has helped novice homesteaders around the country save their homesteads from brink of failure and helped to bring their dreams of living off the grid to life.

Quibi Announces New Documentary Series HOW WE MET
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 2, 2020

Today, Quibi announced HOW WE MET (working title), a new documentary series from Oscar-winning filmmakers Dan Lindsay and TJ Martin. 

Discovery to Premiere New Season of HOMESTEAD RESCUE on January 2
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 17, 2019

Today more than ever, people around the country are seeking a simpler life off the grid, away from the stress and pressures of urban life. But successfully homesteading is no easy feat and unfortunately, many find themselves - and their homes - in danger and on the brink of destruction. Thankfully, one family has made it their mission to help these homestead hopefuls bring their dreams back to life.

Creative Arts Emmy Awards Winners Announced; FREE SOLO, LEAVING NEVERLAND, Norman Lear, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2019

Last night the Creative Arts Emmy Awards were presented!

Investigation Discovery's BREAKING HOMICIDE Returns For Season Two This June
by Tori Hartshorn - May 8, 2019

Leading true crime network Investigation Discovery (ID) announced today the sophomore season of fan-favorite cold case series, BREAKING HOMICIDE. Featuring veteran police sergeant and P.I. Derrick Levasseur, the new season chronicles his determined quest for answers behind some of the nation's most confounding cold cases. When all hope seems lost and every possible lead has been exhausted, Levasseur answers the pleas of desperate families asking for help by investigating the unsolved murders of their loved ones.

USA Network Renews GROWING UP CHRISLEY for Season 2
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 8, 2019

USA Network today announced a second season pickup of GROWING UP CHRISLEY which follows America's favorite brother-sister duo, Savannah and Chase Chrisley as they embark on a cross-country move to Los Angeles, California. This series stems from the success of CHRISLEY KNOWS BEST, a top performing cable reality series for the network since Season 1*. GROWING UP CHRISLEY's second season is expected to return this August.

E! Renews REVENGE BODY WITH KHLOE KARDASHIAN, VERY CAVALLARI, DATING #NOFILTER
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 3, 2019

As E! continues to highlight programming centered around driven, independent women with strong points of view, the network has picked up a third season of both 'Revenge Body with Khloé Kardashian' and 'Very Cavallari.' Additionally, 'Dating #NoFilter' has been renewed for a second season with new episodes premiering later this year.

E! Orders New Unscripted Comedy DATING #NOFILTER
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 12, 2018

 E! expands its original nightly programming line-up with a 20-episode order of the new unscripted comedy blind dating series, “Dating #NoFilter,” to air Monday through Thursday starting Monday, January 21st at 10:30p ET/PT. From Lime Pictures and All3Media America, “Dating #NoFilter” is a fresh and hilariously honest take on the modern dating scene for the socially savvy, right-swiping generation. In each buzzy half-hour episode, three pairs of outspoken comedians will serve up play-by-plays as they follow real singles on the most outrageous, intimate, and surprising first dates. Throughout the blind dates, the comedians will offer their candid and unique POVs as they weigh in on every accidental love story pulling at viewers' heart strings and the “OMG-no!” cringe-worthy moments, with real, unfiltered and clever commentary.

National Geographic Takes Viewers Behind the Scenes of the Royal Wedding with Rare and Exclusive Access at the Biggest Event of the Year
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2018

As the highly anticipated nuptials of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle rapidly approach, National Geographic marks the celebratory occasion with the premiere of two royal specials premiering this May. With rare inside access, National Geographic will tell the behind-the-scenes story of the kingdom-wide efforts being made in advance of this historic occasion.

National Geographic Takes Viewers Behind the Scenes of the Royal Wedding with Rare and Exclusive Access at the Biggest Event of the Year
by Tori Hartshorn - May 9, 2018

As the highly anticipated nuptials of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle rapidly approach, National Geographic marks the celebratory occasion with the premiere of two royal specials premiering this May. With rare inside access, National Geographic will tell the behind-the-scenes story of the kingdom-wide efforts being made in advance of this historic occasion.

National Geographic Greenlights Innovative Docu-Series: IN THEIR OWN WORDS (WT)
by Tori Hartshorn - Apr 19, 2018

On the heels of the success of National Geographic's Diana: In Her Own Words and its Emmy award-winning Challenger Disaster: Lost Tapes, the network once again partners with Tom Jennings for an immersive documentary series, In Their Own Words.

National Geographic's Critically Acclaimed Legacy Series EXPLORER to Return to the Network This Fall
by Tori Hartshorn - Apr 19, 2018

National Geographic announced today that the longest-running documentary series on television, the critically acclaimed EXPLORER, will return in fall 2018 as a central part of the National Geographic multiplatform universe. EXPLORER, from National Geographic Studios, will exist across platforms with the launch of 'Open Explorer,' an online field journal for explorers and scientists to document their expeditions in real-time, National Geographic magazine content that will be brought to life through the series, original weekly digital and social extensions as well as series extensions and one-of-a-kind NatGeo Live! events across the country. With Phil Keoghan, the Emmy award-winning TV personality on board as the new host, the upcoming season of EXPLORER - with 20 all-new episodes - will continue the series' longstanding mission to deepen viewers' understanding of the world through complex, compelling and provocative storytelling. The new season, currently in production, will premiere on National Geographic in 172 countries and 43 languages.

National Geographic Greenlights Next Chapter in the CHAIN OF COMMAND Franchise
by Tori Hartshorn - Apr 19, 2018

For every agent in the United States Secret Service, the most high-profile security assignment is to protect the president of the United States. In National Geographic's documentary series Chain of Command: The Secret Service (wt) viewers will be immersed in the high-stakes world of a law enforcement agency that very few people know much about. The second season of the Chain of Command franchise will premiere in early 2019 after National Geographic camera teams embed with the elite agency over the course of a year.

National Geographic Documentary Films Acquires 2018 Sundance and SXSW Winner SCIENCE FAIR
by Tori Hartshorn - Apr 19, 2018

On the heels of the success of JANE, the BAFTA-nominated film, which was named best documentary of 2017 by 18 national critics groups, the Producers Guild of America, American Cinema Editors, the Broadcast Film Critics Association and the National Board of Review and considered 'a triumph of filmmaking,' National Geographic Documentary Films announced today the acquisition of festival favorite Science FAIR. The announcement took place at the National Geographic's 'Further Front' presentation in New York City.

National Geographic to Make Neil deGrasse Tyson's STARTALK Interview with Stephen Hawking Available for Free
by Tori Hartshorn - Mar 14, 2018

National Geographic to Make Neil deGrasse Tyson's STARTALK Interview with Stephen Hawking Available for Free

INSIDE NORTH KOREA: LIVE FROM THE GAMES Premieres On National Geographic on 2/11
by Tori Hartshorn - Feb 7, 2018

Combining live, pre-taped, and archival footage, with insights from leading dignitaries and noted experts, National Geographic will take viewers into North Korea's saga of global tensions and politicking, viewed through its controversial Olympic legacy. An installment of the network's popular series Inside North Korea, the special will be hosted by ABC News correspondent Bob Woodruff, who, in his ninth trip to the region, will put the headlines into context and explore how the Olympic Games have long been a proxy for battlefields on the Korean Peninsula.

National Geographic One Hour Special LOST TREASURES OF THE MAYA SNAKE KINGS Airs 2/6
by Tori Hartshorn - Feb 1, 2018

National Geographic One Hour Special LOST TREASURES OF THE MAYA SNAKE KINGS Airs 2/6