Disney’s ESPN has released a new trailer for the next instalment in the Peabody and Emmy award-winning 30 for 30 series, “The Luckiest Guy in the World”. The new documentary has been directed by Steve James (“Hoop Dreams,” “Abacus: Small Enough to Jail”), the four-part series tells the colorful story of a true sports original: […]
ESPN has released a new teaser trailer for the upcoming 30 for 30 documentary, a two-part film directed by Ben Berman (“The Amazing Johnathan Documentary”), Tuesday 30th May 2023, at 8:30p.m. ET and Wednesday, May 31, at 9p.m. ET. The film takes an unconventional approach to the epic tale of the famed reality-competition show. What […]
During The Walt Disney Company’s Advertising Sales Upfront presentation in New York, it was announced that they’ve signed a new multi-year agreement with former NFL player, Pat McAfee for a multiplatform role with ESPN. “The Pat McAfee Show”, the highly successful and innovative weekday sports talk and discussion program, will move to ESPN this fall. […]
At the Walt Disney Company Upfront presentation today, Serena Williams announced that production has started on the new ESPN series “In the Arena: Serena Williams”. Williams dominated tennis for over two decades, winning 23 Grand Slams (singles) and changing the sport forever. Following the success of the Emmy-winning “Man in the Arena: Tom Brady”, which […]
ESPN Films has announced that it is in production on a 30 for 30 documentary called “The Minister of Defense,” which examines the complex and sometimes controversial life of Reggie White, one of the greatest and most faith-driven players in NFL history. Told in part through never-before-seen footage from a 2004 interview filmed two months […]
Disney’s ESPN has announced that the upcoming 30 for 30 documentary, “The Luckiest Guy in the World”, which has been directed by Steve James (“Hoop Dreams,” “Abacus: Small Enough to Jail”). This new four-part series tells the colorful story of a true sports original: iconic basketball Hall of Famer Bill Walton. His life is the […]
With the return of Bob Iger as the CEO of the Walt Disney Company, he began a reorganisation that resulted in the company being split into three divisions, ESPN, Entertainment and another unit that was about experiences such as the Theme Parks, Cruise Line and Consumer Products. Making ESPN into its own individual division showcases […]
ESPN has announced details on the next instalment in the Peabody and Emmy award-winning 30 for 30 series, called “The American Gladiators Documentary,” which is a two-part film directed by Ben Berman (“The Amazing Johnathan Documentary”). The film takes an unconventional approach to the epic tale of the famed reality-competition show. What begins as a […]
ESPN has announced a brand new four-part ESPN+ Original series called “On The Clock”, which has been produced by Omaha Productions and NFL Films, premieres Monday,10th April 2023, on ESPN2, with episodes available to stream on ESPN+ immediately following their debut. The show follows four top quarterback prospects throughout their final college football season and […]
Disney has announced details on a new special “20/20″ documentary, ‘Running Out of Time”, which is going to be coming out on ABC on Friday, March 31 (9:01-11:00 p.m. EDT), and it will be available to stream on ABC News digital platforms and Hulu. When Lauren McCluskey, a student-athlete at The University of Utah, met […]
Disney’s ESPN Films has announced that production has completed on “I’m Just Here for the Riot,” a brand new 30 for 30 documentary about the 2011 Vancouver Stanley Cup riot. On June 15, 2011, the Canucks’ Game 7 Stanley Cup Finals loss to the Boston Bruins sparked a massive riot in downtown Vancouver. Police cars […]
Disney has released a new trailer for the Disney Streaming Bundle, which includes ESPN+, Hulu and Disney+, highlighting all of the new original content coming to them during the spring. The new video highlights the third season of “The Mandalorian” and “Peter Pan & Wendy” for Disney+, “Tiny Beautiful Things” and “The Great Expectations” for […]
Disney, ESPN and the XFL have announced the debut of its original, nine-part docuseries, “Player 54: Chasing the XFL Dream”. Directed by Peter Berg, the series follows the creation of the League under new ownership and highlights the unique stories and development of its players and coaches throughout the entire season. Player 54 will have […]
Disney’s ESPN Films has announced “The Yankees Win,” an eight-part documentary event that brings to life the storied history of the most famed franchise in sports. Fifty years after the larger-than-life George Steinbrenner bought the club, his legacy has transformed the mere notion of sports ownership forever. Produced in partnership with Major League Baseball, with […]
Disney has announced that ESPN, the Disney Channel and the NHL are teaming up to bring fans the “NHL Big City Greens Classic,” the first-ever live, animated NHL game telecast, featuring the Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers, on March 14th 2023 at 7 p.m. EDT. The alternate presentation of the Capitals-Rangers game will feature live, […]