After a year's delay due to Covid-19 for the Tokyo Games, the Olympics have returned to their regular schedule. The world’s best athletes have worked tirelessly to represent their countries and themselves, hoping to bring home gold. The 33rd edition of the modern Summer Olympic Games began with a roughly four-hour-long Opening Ceremony in Paris, France, on July 26, 2024. Paris is the second city in the world, after London, to host the Olympic Games three times, having previously hosted in 1900 and 1924. Paris 2024 will take place across France, with events held in 16 additional cities in Metropolitan France and one location in Tahiti, French Polynesia. This grand event will run from July 26 to August 11, 2024. There are plenty of viewing options, with NBC’s Peacock being the exclusive host network for the Olympics in the U.S. Multiple NBCUniversal channels, including CNBC, the Golf Channel, USA Network, and MSNBC, will air a plethora of specific events,...
- 8/3/2024
- by Kaili Spooner
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
On Friday, August 2, 2024, at 7:30 Am, USA will broadcast an exciting men’s basketball match from the 2024 Paris Olympics, featuring Australia versus Greece. This group play game promises to be a thrilling encounter, especially with the spotlight on Greece’s star player, Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Australia’s team is looking to make a strong statement in the group stages, and they face a significant challenge against the Greek squad led by Antetokounmpo. Known for his impressive skills and athleticism, Antetokounmpo is expected to be a key player in this matchup. The game will showcase high-intensity basketball and strategic plays as both teams aim to secure a win.
Viewers can look forward to an action-packed game as Australia and Greece battle it out on the court. With the stakes high and both teams eager to advance, this match is set to deliver plenty of excitement and top-tier basketball action.
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Australia’s team is looking to make a strong statement in the group stages, and they face a significant challenge against the Greek squad led by Antetokounmpo. Known for his impressive skills and athleticism, Antetokounmpo is expected to be a key player in this matchup. The game will showcase high-intensity basketball and strategic plays as both teams aim to secure a win.
Viewers can look forward to an action-packed game as Australia and Greece battle it out on the court. With the stakes high and both teams eager to advance, this match is set to deliver plenty of excitement and top-tier basketball action.
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- 7/26/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
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LeBron James is already one of the most famous athletes in the world, but he’ll have even more eyes on him as the flag bearer for Team USA during the Olympics Opening Ceremony in Paris, France. As for how he’ll look his best, he’ll likely have help from his own brand, The Shop. Launched in April of this year, The Shop is his Walmart-exclusive...
LeBron James is already one of the most famous athletes in the world, but he’ll have even more eyes on him as the flag bearer for Team USA during the Olympics Opening Ceremony in Paris, France. As for how he’ll look his best, he’ll likely have help from his own brand, The Shop. Launched in April of this year, The Shop is his Walmart-exclusive...
- 7/25/2024
- by Jonathan Zavaleta
- Rollingstone.com
In a marketplace dominated by social media, streaming and celebrities, sports and entertainment have never been more aligned. Streamers across the board are clamoring for live sports to pair with their original content, and athletes of all disciplines and genders can rocket to international fame with a single post.
To examine the growing nexus of sports, media and entertainment, Variety & Sportico held the Sports & Entertainment Summit, presented by City National Bank, on July 12 at the Beverly Hilton. The summit brought together agents, executives, and athletes to discuss fan engagement, the rise of women’s sports, the state of the art in presenting live games, and much more.
Watch highlights from the summit below.
Keynote Conversation with Jay Williams
Jay Williams, Chairman and Co-Founder, Improbable Media and ESPN Analyst
In January, ESPN anchor Jay Williams and NBA Champion Giannis Antetokounmpo founded Improbable Media with the mission to reinvent storytelling in the world of sports.
To examine the growing nexus of sports, media and entertainment, Variety & Sportico held the Sports & Entertainment Summit, presented by City National Bank, on July 12 at the Beverly Hilton. The summit brought together agents, executives, and athletes to discuss fan engagement, the rise of women’s sports, the state of the art in presenting live games, and much more.
Watch highlights from the summit below.
Keynote Conversation with Jay Williams
Jay Williams, Chairman and Co-Founder, Improbable Media and ESPN Analyst
In January, ESPN anchor Jay Williams and NBA Champion Giannis Antetokounmpo founded Improbable Media with the mission to reinvent storytelling in the world of sports.
- 7/15/2024
- by Jack Dunn and Selena Kuznikov
- Variety Film + TV
In a sign of changing times for college athletes, University of Alabama football star Jalen Milroe has signed for representation with brand management and production company Improbable Media.
Improbable Media was co-founded by NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo, of the Milwaukee Bucks, and Jay Williams, ESPN basketball analyst and entrepreneur. The firm is designed to help athletes make the most of ever-expanding options to strike brand partnerships, business and endorsement deals. Recent changes wrought by court battles in NCAA rules governing college athletes have opened the door to players striking lucrative agreements even before turning pro.
In a case that went all the way to the Supreme Court in 2021, the NCAA was forced to revise policies dictating student athlete activities with outside entities. “For the first time, student-athletes [can] benefit financially from their name, image, and likeness without fear of NCAA penalty,” according to a summation by Lansing, Mich.-based law firm Foster Swift.
Improbable Media was co-founded by NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo, of the Milwaukee Bucks, and Jay Williams, ESPN basketball analyst and entrepreneur. The firm is designed to help athletes make the most of ever-expanding options to strike brand partnerships, business and endorsement deals. Recent changes wrought by court battles in NCAA rules governing college athletes have opened the door to players striking lucrative agreements even before turning pro.
In a case that went all the way to the Supreme Court in 2021, the NCAA was forced to revise policies dictating student athlete activities with outside entities. “For the first time, student-athletes [can] benefit financially from their name, image, and likeness without fear of NCAA penalty,” according to a summation by Lansing, Mich.-based law firm Foster Swift.
- 7/12/2024
- by William Earl
- Variety Film + TV
Studio Galazio and filmmaker Christopher André Marks (“King Otto”) have announced the launch of a new production banner focused on bringing internationally minded stories with Greek themes to global audiences.
The label’s first film will be an “Ocean’s Eleven”-style heist comedy set in Greece, with two-time NBA Mvp Giannis Antetokounmpo on board to produce his first scripted feature film. Plot details and international cast are being kept under wraps, but production is slated to begin this year.
The untitled film will be written and directed by Marks alongside a team of veteran international producers including Shani Hinton (“The Stones and Brian Jones”), Raphaël Benoliel (“Emily in Paris”), Adam B. Stern (“Blue Jasmine”) and Erika Aronson (“Blue Jasmine”).
Galazio’s initial slate also includes a prestige limited drama series and an untitled biopic on an influential Greek figure, all currently in development with high-profile talent attached.
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The label’s first film will be an “Ocean’s Eleven”-style heist comedy set in Greece, with two-time NBA Mvp Giannis Antetokounmpo on board to produce his first scripted feature film. Plot details and international cast are being kept under wraps, but production is slated to begin this year.
The untitled film will be written and directed by Marks alongside a team of veteran international producers including Shani Hinton (“The Stones and Brian Jones”), Raphaël Benoliel (“Emily in Paris”), Adam B. Stern (“Blue Jasmine”) and Erika Aronson (“Blue Jasmine”).
Galazio’s initial slate also includes a prestige limited drama series and an untitled biopic on an influential Greek figure, all currently in development with high-profile talent attached.
Building on the...
- 6/3/2024
- by Christopher Vourlias
- Variety Film + TV
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Unlike the series between the No. 3 and No. 6 seeds in the Western Conference, the Eastern Conference matchup between the Pacers and Bucks has been ultra-competitive so far. The Pacers enter Game 3 on Friday off a resounding 125-108 win in Game 2 and looking to sustain that momentum.
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Unlike the series between the No. 3 and No. 6 seeds in the Western Conference, the Eastern Conference matchup between the Pacers and Bucks has been ultra-competitive so far. The Pacers enter Game 3 on Friday off a resounding 125-108 win in Game 2 and looking to sustain that momentum.
- 4/25/2024
- by Jake Warren
- Rollingstone.com
Exclusive: NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s new indie is forging a documentary about the longest-serving British player in NFL history, who was a victim of human trafficking.
Along with All3Media-owned North One Television, Improbable Media’s as-yet-untitled movie will tell the incredible true story of the life of Efe Obada, who joined the Dallas Cowboys nearly a decade ago and played for the Washington Commanders in 2023.
At 10-years-old, Obada and his older sister were sent by their mother to the UK, believing she was giving them a better life, but ultimately became part of the millions of people worldwide trapped in the world of human trafficking. Abandoned and living illegally in South London, Obada overcame the area’s notorious gang culture and eventually found American football at the age of 21. An inaugural member of the NFL’s International Pathway Program for foreign players, the defensive end would go on...
Along with All3Media-owned North One Television, Improbable Media’s as-yet-untitled movie will tell the incredible true story of the life of Efe Obada, who joined the Dallas Cowboys nearly a decade ago and played for the Washington Commanders in 2023.
At 10-years-old, Obada and his older sister were sent by their mother to the UK, believing she was giving them a better life, but ultimately became part of the millions of people worldwide trapped in the world of human trafficking. Abandoned and living illegally in South London, Obada overcame the area’s notorious gang culture and eventually found American football at the age of 21. An inaugural member of the NFL’s International Pathway Program for foreign players, the defensive end would go on...
- 3/6/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Akin Omotoso, the filmmaker behind Disney Plus’ Giannis Antetokounmpo biopic “Rise,” has been attached to direct “The Plot to Save South Africa,” an adaptation of Justice Malala’s gripping book about a 1990s white supremacist plot that almost plunged the young democracy into civil war.
“The Plot to Save South Africa” will be produced by Johannesburg-based production outfit Ochre Moving Pictures, which signed a deal with Netflix last year to adapt multiple books for the streaming service alongside Omotoso. “Plot,” however, is not included in that deal, and is part of an existing partnership between Ochre and Omotoso that includes a crime drama adaptation of Nigerian playwright Femi Osofisan’s novel “Pirates.”
The story begins in 1993, as Nelson Mandela has just been released after 27 years in prison and is in power-sharing talks with President F.W. de Klerk. After decades of resistance, the apartheid regime seems poised to fall, until a...
“The Plot to Save South Africa” will be produced by Johannesburg-based production outfit Ochre Moving Pictures, which signed a deal with Netflix last year to adapt multiple books for the streaming service alongside Omotoso. “Plot,” however, is not included in that deal, and is part of an existing partnership between Ochre and Omotoso that includes a crime drama adaptation of Nigerian playwright Femi Osofisan’s novel “Pirates.”
The story begins in 1993, as Nelson Mandela has just been released after 27 years in prison and is in power-sharing talks with President F.W. de Klerk. After decades of resistance, the apartheid regime seems poised to fall, until a...
- 2/29/2024
- by Christopher Vourlias
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Effective immediately, Walt Disney’s President of Motion Picture Studios Sean Bailey, who turned the company’s animation vault into a multibillion-dollar live-action movie business, is departing after 15 years on the lot. Searchlight co-president David Greenbaum will take on a newly created role. He’ll be president of Disney Live action and president of 20th Century Studios.
Greenbaum’s new title will be President, Disney Live Action and 20th Century Studios. He’ll report to Disney Entertainment co-chairman Alan Bergman. Steve Asbell will continue to serve as President, 20th Century Studios, a role he’s had since March 2020. He will report to Greenbaum.
This splits up the Searchlight Pictures executive team of Greenbaum and Matthew Greenfield, two of the most highly regarded execs in the prestige film space who right now have Poor Things squarely in the Best Picture race and other Oscar categories. That duo succeeded longtime leaders Steve Gilula and Nancy Utley,...
Greenbaum’s new title will be President, Disney Live Action and 20th Century Studios. He’ll report to Disney Entertainment co-chairman Alan Bergman. Steve Asbell will continue to serve as President, 20th Century Studios, a role he’s had since March 2020. He will report to Greenbaum.
This splits up the Searchlight Pictures executive team of Greenbaum and Matthew Greenfield, two of the most highly regarded execs in the prestige film space who right now have Poor Things squarely in the Best Picture race and other Oscar categories. That duo succeeded longtime leaders Steve Gilula and Nancy Utley,...
- 2/26/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro and Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
“Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” Comes to Max
Following its December theatrical premiere, the recent DC blockbuster “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” will make its streaming debut on Max this month!
James Wan returns to the helm in the Jason Momoa-starrer, which sees Aquaman turn to his imprisoned brother and former King of Atlantis Orm (Patrick Wilson) and set aside their differences to save their family and the world as Black Manta (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) now wields the power of the Black Trident, vowing to stop at nothing to avenge to his father’s death.
In addition to Momoa, Wilson, and Abdul-Mateen II, Amber Heard, Nicole Kidman, Dolph Lundgren, Randall Park, and John Rhys-Davies also reprise their roles in the sequel with Temuera Morrison, Martin Short, Vincent Regan, Jani Zhao, Indya Moore, and others.
The film has earned $433 million at the global box office, a relatively modest sum compared to 2018’s “Aquaman,...
Following its December theatrical premiere, the recent DC blockbuster “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” will make its streaming debut on Max this month!
James Wan returns to the helm in the Jason Momoa-starrer, which sees Aquaman turn to his imprisoned brother and former King of Atlantis Orm (Patrick Wilson) and set aside their differences to save their family and the world as Black Manta (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) now wields the power of the Black Trident, vowing to stop at nothing to avenge to his father’s death.
In addition to Momoa, Wilson, and Abdul-Mateen II, Amber Heard, Nicole Kidman, Dolph Lundgren, Randall Park, and John Rhys-Davies also reprise their roles in the sequel with Temuera Morrison, Martin Short, Vincent Regan, Jani Zhao, Indya Moore, and others.
The film has earned $433 million at the global box office, a relatively modest sum compared to 2018’s “Aquaman,...
- 2/20/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
The new Prime Video documentary Giannis: The Marvelous Journey (available now) reveals a lot about NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo. One of the biggest revelations is how close the Milwaukee Bucks great came quitting basketball in the winter of 2021, six months before the Bucks won their first championship in 50 years. His father, Charles, died from a heart attack in 2017, and he had not fully processed his grief. Trying to stay strong for his family attempting to live up to the “Greak Freak” mystique and expectations that were built around him made playing basketball an ordeal. “I don’t want to play anymore. There’s no joy in torture,” he says at one point in the film. “It was a very very dark time,” he tells TV Insider. “There was no joy in basketball. Basketball is game. It’s a fun game. It’s a game that I love. It felt like...
- 2/19/2024
- TV Insider
How does a young, impoverished immigrant from Greece go on to become a global NBA superstar? That’s the story of the feature-length documentary, “Giannis: The Marvelous Journey” debuting on Prime Video on Monday, Feb. 19. It chronicles the unbelievable journey of NBA All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo, starting with his childhood in Athens as the son of Nigerian immigrants, all the way up to becoming an NBA Champion with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2021, while adding two league MVPs to his name. With in-depth interviews with the entire Antetokounmpo family, you’ll get a glimpse into the life, struggle, and ultimate triumph of “The Greek Freak.” You can watch Giannis: The Marvelous Journey with a 30-Day Free Trial of Amazon Prime Video.
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How to Watch ‘Giannis: The Marvelous Journey’ When: Monday, February 19, 2024 Where: Amazon Prime Video Stream: Watch with a 30-Day Free Trial of Amazon Prime Video. 30-Day Free Trial$8.99+ / month amazon.com About...
- 2/19/2024
- by Thomas Waschenfelder
- The Streamable
Annually, one of the most entertaining sporting events of the year happens at the NBA All-Star game as the best players in the world step on the court together and collectively decide that defense is optional! Giannis Antetokounmpo will captain the Eastern Conference All-Stars against LeBron James’ Western Conference squad. There will be multiple ways to watch the game on Sunday, Feb. 18. The official broadcast will tip off at 8 p.m. Et on TNT and will be simulcast on TBS and the Bleacher Report Sports Add-On on Max. There will also be an alternate broadcast airing on truTV and the B/R Add-On on Max. You can watch TNT and truTV with a 5-Day Free Trial of Directv Stream. You can also watch with Sling TV, Hulu Live TV, or YouTube TV.
How to Watch 2024 NBA All-Star Game When: Sunday, February 18, 2024 at 8:00 Pm Est TV: TNT, truTV Stream: Watch...
How to Watch 2024 NBA All-Star Game When: Sunday, February 18, 2024 at 8:00 Pm Est TV: TNT, truTV Stream: Watch...
- 2/18/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
When the Milwaukee Bucks selected Giannis Antetokounmpo in the first round of the 2013 NBA Draft, fans knew little about the teenager from Greece, and he knew almost nothing about life as an NBA rookie in the States. A little more than 10 years later, “The Greek Freak” is a two-time Mvp, an NBA champion and a father of three. Prime Video’s feature-length documentary Giannis: The Marvelous Journey looks at Antetokounmpo, his family, his basketball career, and how he overcame poverty and xenophobia in his youth, discovered the game of basketball, and came to the U.S. to pursue his dream of playing in the NBA. “This documentary is about the sacrifice my parents had to go through every single day, and the things I have been through,” Antetokounmpo tells TV Insider. “It’s just like Chapter 1. Hopefully down the line there’s more things to talk about, but right now...
- 2/18/2024
- TV Insider
Chris Brown revealed that he was invited to play on a team during the NBA All-Star Game Weekend, only to be uninvited later.
The singer shared screenshots on social media of emails that welcomed him to the festivities, including a mock-up of the blue uniform he would be wearing while on the celebrity team coached by Lil Wayne.
“I was asked by the NBA to play in the all star game this year! Only for them to call later and say they couldn’t do It because of their sponsors, like Ruffles,” Brown wrote on his Instagram Story. “At this point I’m sick of people bothering me and I’m tired of living in the fucking past.”
He continued, “I Posted The Emails So Yall Could See. The NBA still was tryna get me to come and sit court side… Not Fucking Happening.” He concluded his posts: “I Only Go Where Im Appreciated.
The singer shared screenshots on social media of emails that welcomed him to the festivities, including a mock-up of the blue uniform he would be wearing while on the celebrity team coached by Lil Wayne.
“I was asked by the NBA to play in the all star game this year! Only for them to call later and say they couldn’t do It because of their sponsors, like Ruffles,” Brown wrote on his Instagram Story. “At this point I’m sick of people bothering me and I’m tired of living in the fucking past.”
He continued, “I Posted The Emails So Yall Could See. The NBA still was tryna get me to come and sit court side… Not Fucking Happening.” He concluded his posts: “I Only Go Where Im Appreciated.
- 2/17/2024
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“I don’t play basketball for the money, the fame; I only play because I wanted to change my family’s life,” Giannis Antetokounmpo says in the trailer for his upcoming documentary, Giannis: The Marvelous Journey, released by Prime Video on Wednesday.
The feature-length doc, set for release on Feb. 19, details Giannis’s family’s story beginning with his parents, Charles and Veronica Antetokounmpo, who immigrated to Greece from Nigeria in search of a better life for their family in 1991. Giannis, born in Athens, on Dec. 6, 1994, would make a similar choice when he officially made himself eligible for the 2013 NBA draft. On July 30, 2013, he signed his rookie contract with the Milwaukee Bucks, where he’s played for throughout his entire professional career, leading the team to their first NBA championship since 1971 in 2021.
The Marvelous Journey goes beyond the power forward’s professional highlight reel, though, painting a picture of an athlete with unfathomable resilience,...
The feature-length doc, set for release on Feb. 19, details Giannis’s family’s story beginning with his parents, Charles and Veronica Antetokounmpo, who immigrated to Greece from Nigeria in search of a better life for their family in 1991. Giannis, born in Athens, on Dec. 6, 1994, would make a similar choice when he officially made himself eligible for the 2013 NBA draft. On July 30, 2013, he signed his rookie contract with the Milwaukee Bucks, where he’s played for throughout his entire professional career, leading the team to their first NBA championship since 1971 in 2021.
The Marvelous Journey goes beyond the power forward’s professional highlight reel, though, painting a picture of an athlete with unfathomable resilience,...
- 2/14/2024
- by Brande Victorian
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Wmlw will host 10 Bucks contests between now and the end of the 2023-24 NBA regular season.
Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks are bucking cable, for 10 games anyway. The Bucks are joining the New Orleans Pelicans, Dallas Mavericks, and other NBA squads in offering a small package of games on local, over-the-air broadcast channels that are free to receive. The games kick off on local channels in just over three weeks.
The Bucks will play on Wlmw, an independent Milwaukee station. Highlights of the 10-game schedule include games against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Los Angeles Lakers, and Boston Celtics. Fans without a cable subscription will find Wmlw on Directv Stream. 5-Day Free Trial $79.99+ / month directv.com/stream
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The Bucks will play on Wlmw, an independent Milwaukee station. Highlights of the 10-game schedule include games against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Los Angeles Lakers, and Boston Celtics. Fans without a cable subscription will find Wmlw on Directv Stream. 5-Day Free Trial $79.99+ / month directv.com/stream
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- 1/29/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James became the first player to be named to 20 All-Star teams Thursday night, selected for the Western Conference as part of the league’s unveiling of the 10 starters for next month’s All-Star Game in Indianapolis.
James surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most All-Star selections in NBA history. Joining him in the West starting five are Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant, Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Dončić and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
They will face the Eastern Conference starters, with Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the voting. He is joined by Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton and Bucks guard Damian Lillard.
James, now in his 21st NBA season, is averaging 24.8 points, 7.2 rebounds and 7.4 assists for the Lakers.
The coaching selections will be determined by the standings on Feb.
James surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most All-Star selections in NBA history. Joining him in the West starting five are Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant, Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Dončić and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
They will face the Eastern Conference starters, with Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the voting. He is joined by Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton and Bucks guard Damian Lillard.
James, now in his 21st NBA season, is averaging 24.8 points, 7.2 rebounds and 7.4 assists for the Lakers.
The coaching selections will be determined by the standings on Feb.
- 1/26/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
WhatsApp and Giannis Antetokounmpo are teaming up to release “Ugo: A Homecoming Story,” an original documentary that takes fans along as the Greek-Nigerian NBA superstar returns to Nigeria for the first time.
The film is directed by Rick Famuyiwa, the filmmaker behind “Dope” and “The Mandalorian,” and will be available to view on YouTube and in select markets on Prime Video starting Jan. 16. It is WhatsApp’s latest feature-length documentary. The service previously released the 2022 short film “Naija Odyssey.” Both films examine topics like family bonds, cultural discovery and personal identity.
“Ugo” gets its title after Antetokounmpo’s Nigerian birth name. The film is a fly-on-the-wall account of Antetokounmpo’s inaugural visit to his homeland, where he is accompanied by his mother, who emigrated from Nigeria to Greece 35 years ago. Together, they delve into their family’s heritage and Nigerian traditions, strengthening Antetokounmpo’s connection to his culture. Antetokounmpo plays...
The film is directed by Rick Famuyiwa, the filmmaker behind “Dope” and “The Mandalorian,” and will be available to view on YouTube and in select markets on Prime Video starting Jan. 16. It is WhatsApp’s latest feature-length documentary. The service previously released the 2022 short film “Naija Odyssey.” Both films examine topics like family bonds, cultural discovery and personal identity.
“Ugo” gets its title after Antetokounmpo’s Nigerian birth name. The film is a fly-on-the-wall account of Antetokounmpo’s inaugural visit to his homeland, where he is accompanied by his mother, who emigrated from Nigeria to Greece 35 years ago. Together, they delve into their family’s heritage and Nigerian traditions, strengthening Antetokounmpo’s connection to his culture. Antetokounmpo plays...
- 1/16/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Photograph by Courtesy of Prime Video Prime Video has announced the upcoming release of Giannis: The Marvelous Journey, a feature-length documentary that chronicles the extraordinary odyssey of NBA mega-star Giannis Antetokounmpo from an impoverished childhood in Greece as the son of Nigerian immigrants to the very top of the basketball world. The documentary will premiere February 19 exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Giannis: The Marvelous Journey is the latest addition to the Prime membership. Prime members in the U.S. enjoy savings, convenience, and entertainment, all in a single membership. The film is an intimate portrait of a global superstar and one of the NBA’s most dominating performers, a two-time league Mvp who led the Milwaukee Bucks to a championship in 2021. But his path began a world away from the spotlight, on the streets of Athens, where he was raised on the margins of society,...
- 1/15/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
NBA basketball on Christmas Day is a gift that never disappoints. This year, the Association presents five marquee games with top teams and brightest stars in action Monday, December 25. The day tips off at New York’s Madison Square Garden as Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks take on Jalen Brunson, Julius Randle and the New York Knicks. Up next, Nikola Jokić leads the NBA champion Denver Nuggets against Steph Curry, Chris Paul, Klay Thompson and the visiting Golden State Warriors. A classic NBA rivalry is renewed as Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown lead the Boston Celtics into Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena to clash with LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Lakers. Action travels back East as Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers collide with Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo and the Miami Heat in South Florida. The nightcap in Phoenix finds Luka Donč...
- 12/21/2023
- TV Insider
The Orlando Magic host the Milwaukee Bucks at Amway Center in downtown Orlando on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. Et. At the time of this writing, the Bucks currently sit third in the Eastern Conference, with a 4-2 record, and are coming off a 129-125 win over the Brooklyn Nets. The Magic currently sit sixth in the East, with a 4-3 record, and are coming off a loss against the Dallas Mavericks.
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- 11/11/2023
- by Thomas Waschenfelder
- The Streamable
The Indiana Pacers host the Milwaukee Bucks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Thursday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. Et. The Bucks currently sit third in the Eastern Conference, with a 4-2 record and are coming off a 129-125 win over the Brooklyn Nets. The Pacers, meanwhile, sit fifth in the East with a 4-3 record. They’re coming off a 152-111 win over the San Antonio Spurs.
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At a Glance: Matchup: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers Date and Time: Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 at 7 p.m. Et Home Arena Advantage: Indiana Team Records: Milwaukee (4-2), Indiana (4-3) Odds: Tbd TV Channel: Bally Sports Indiana and Bally Sports Wisconsin Watch Bucks vs. Pacers 5 Days Free directv.com/live-sports Directv Stream’s five-day free trial is the cheapest way to watch the NBA.
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At a Glance: Matchup: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers Date and Time: Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 at 7 p.m. Et Home Arena Advantage: Indiana Team Records: Milwaukee (4-2), Indiana (4-3) Odds: Tbd TV Channel: Bally Sports Indiana and Bally Sports Wisconsin Watch Bucks vs. Pacers 5 Days Free directv.com/live-sports Directv Stream’s five-day free trial is the cheapest way to watch the NBA.
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- 11/9/2023
- by Thomas Waschenfelder
- The Streamable
The Milwaukee Bucks host the New York Knicks at Fiserv Forum in downtown Milwaukee on Friday, Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m. Et. The Bucks currently sit sixth in the Eastern Conference, with a 2-2 record and coming off a 130-111 loss against the Toronto Raptors. The Knicks, meanwhile, sit ninth in the East with a 2-3 record. They’re coming off a 95-85 loss against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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At a Glance: Matchup: Milwaukee Bucks vs. New York Knicks Date and Time: Friday, Nov. 3, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. Et Home Arena Advantage: Milwaukee Team Records: Milwaukee (2-2), New York (2-3) Odds: Milwaukee Favored (-245) TV Channel: ESPN Watch Bucks vs. Knicks 5 Days Free directv.com/live-sports Directv Stream’s five-day free trial is the cheapest way to watch the NBA.
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At a Glance: Matchup: Milwaukee Bucks vs. New York Knicks Date and Time: Friday, Nov. 3, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. Et Home Arena Advantage: Milwaukee Team Records: Milwaukee (2-2), New York (2-3) Odds: Milwaukee Favored (-245) TV Channel: ESPN Watch Bucks vs. Knicks 5 Days Free directv.com/live-sports Directv Stream’s five-day free trial is the cheapest way to watch the NBA.
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- 11/3/2023
- by Thomas Waschenfelder
- The Streamable
Thanks to his blend of action and data analysis, Jesse Riedel has built his Jesser channel into one of the biggest sports hubs on the internet. Now, Riedel is taking his Bucketsquad brand to the next level by hiring its first-ever President. Zach Miller, a veteran of Spotify and NBCUniversal, will lead Bucketsquad’s expansion as the company chases new revenue opportunities.
At Spotify, Miller spent two years as the Head of Content Strategy & Business Development. His new gig will have a similar job description: He’ll work with the Bucketsquad team in areas like content subscription, international syndication, and retail.
Riedel has already launched several merchandising ventures. Last month, he lived every baller’s dream by bringing his own sneaker line, the Bucketsquad 1s, to the public. In a statement, he said that the Miller hire will allow him to prioritize his growing content operation.
“Zach is a key...
At Spotify, Miller spent two years as the Head of Content Strategy & Business Development. His new gig will have a similar job description: He’ll work with the Bucketsquad team in areas like content subscription, international syndication, and retail.
Riedel has already launched several merchandising ventures. Last month, he lived every baller’s dream by bringing his own sneaker line, the Bucketsquad 1s, to the public. In a statement, he said that the Miller hire will allow him to prioritize his growing content operation.
“Zach is a key...
- 10/27/2023
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
You can subscribe to Sling for as little as $20 and enjoy a weekend’s worth of top NBA action!
If you’re not a huge devotee of Halloween, or are looking for something to put on during your part that will appease the sports fans in the crowd, listen up! Sling TV has been offering fans the chance to try out NBA League Pass for free since Oct. 24, but there are some frighteningly good matchups to enjoy this weekend at no extra cost for Sling subscribers!
Sling users can watch the Brooklyn Nets-Dallas Mavericks, San Antonio Spurs-LA Clippers, and Miami Heat-Milwaukee Bucks games free this weekend. The games will feature stars like Luka Doncic, Victor Wembanyama, Kawhi Leonard, Jimmy Butler, Gianis Antetokounmpo and more. New Sling customers can take $20 off their first month’s subscription. Get 50% Off $40+ / month sling.com Which NBA Games Are Available to...
If you’re not a huge devotee of Halloween, or are looking for something to put on during your part that will appease the sports fans in the crowd, listen up! Sling TV has been offering fans the chance to try out NBA League Pass for free since Oct. 24, but there are some frighteningly good matchups to enjoy this weekend at no extra cost for Sling subscribers!
Sling users can watch the Brooklyn Nets-Dallas Mavericks, San Antonio Spurs-LA Clippers, and Miami Heat-Milwaukee Bucks games free this weekend. The games will feature stars like Luka Doncic, Victor Wembanyama, Kawhi Leonard, Jimmy Butler, Gianis Antetokounmpo and more. New Sling customers can take $20 off their first month’s subscription. Get 50% Off $40+ / month sling.com Which NBA Games Are Available to...
- 10/27/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
The 2023 NBA season opens in a big way when Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks take on the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday, Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m. Antetokounmpo is coming in hot after posting a career-best 31.1 points per game in 2023 and shot 55.3% from the field. He’ll face a strong 76ers team with reigning Mvp Joel Embiid who beat out fellow finalist Antetokounmp for the award. Catch all the best-on-best action on TNT with a five-day free trial of Directv Stream.
How to Watch Milwaukee Bucks vs. Philadelphia 76ers When: Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. Et Location: Fiserv Forum | 1111 Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, Wi 53203 TV: TNT Stream: Watch with a five-day free trial of Directv Stream. Watch 76ers vs. Bucks 5 Days Free directv.com/live-sports Directv Stream’s five-day free trial is the best way to watch the NBA.
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How to Watch Milwaukee Bucks vs. Philadelphia 76ers When: Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. Et Location: Fiserv Forum | 1111 Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, Wi 53203 TV: TNT Stream: Watch with a five-day free trial of Directv Stream. Watch 76ers vs. Bucks 5 Days Free directv.com/live-sports Directv Stream’s five-day free trial is the best way to watch the NBA.
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- 10/26/2023
- by Thomas Waschenfelder
- The Streamable
Although there’s a good deal of uncertainty surrounding Bally Sports regional sports networks this year, there are still 15 NBA teams scheduled to play on these channels.
It would be highly disingenuous to suggest that things are rolling along as planned for Bally Sports regional sports networks. Their parent company Diamond Sports Group (Dsg) has been in bankruptcy court since March with no end in sight; in fact, the company just asked the presiding judge for more time to present its bankruptcy reorganization plan.
There are 15 NBA teams whose local broadcast rights are still held by Dsg and Bally Sports, and as it stands those teams are scheduled to appear on their regular Rsn despite the bankruptcy proceedings. The league has been working with Diamond to help it stay afloat this season, but its contract with the company stipulates that if even one rights payment to one team is missed,...
It would be highly disingenuous to suggest that things are rolling along as planned for Bally Sports regional sports networks. Their parent company Diamond Sports Group (Dsg) has been in bankruptcy court since March with no end in sight; in fact, the company just asked the presiding judge for more time to present its bankruptcy reorganization plan.
There are 15 NBA teams whose local broadcast rights are still held by Dsg and Bally Sports, and as it stands those teams are scheduled to appear on their regular Rsn despite the bankruptcy proceedings. The league has been working with Diamond to help it stay afloat this season, but its contract with the company stipulates that if even one rights payment to one team is missed,...
- 10/24/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Bollywood superstar and NBA Brand Ambassador for India Ranveer Singh was seen at the NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2023 for the second consecutive year. A true fan of basketball and the NBA, Ranveer’s energy and passion could be seen both on and off court.
Last year around, Ranveer was seen teaching Giannis Antetokounmpo, Shaquille O’Neal and Trae Young his signature dance moves and bhangra at the games and this year we’re not surprised to see him groove to some desi beats with Minnesota Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns. He also had his fan-boy moment when he was gifted a signed jersey by Minnesota Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert.
Ranveer was seen in conversation with owner of the Dallas Mavericks, renowned businessman, and fellow Indiana University alumnus Mark Cuban. In addition, Ranveer shared candid moments with renowned actor Michael B Jordan, former Italian footballer Alessandro Del Piero, NBA Hall of Famer and 2x NBA...
Last year around, Ranveer was seen teaching Giannis Antetokounmpo, Shaquille O’Neal and Trae Young his signature dance moves and bhangra at the games and this year we’re not surprised to see him groove to some desi beats with Minnesota Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns. He also had his fan-boy moment when he was gifted a signed jersey by Minnesota Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert.
Ranveer was seen in conversation with owner of the Dallas Mavericks, renowned businessman, and fellow Indiana University alumnus Mark Cuban. In addition, Ranveer shared candid moments with renowned actor Michael B Jordan, former Italian footballer Alessandro Del Piero, NBA Hall of Famer and 2x NBA...
- 10/7/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Bollywood superstar and NBA Brand Ambassador for India Ranveer Singh was seen at the NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2023 for the second consecutive year. A true fan of basketball and the NBA, Ranveer’s energy and passion could be seen both on and off court.
Last year around, Ranveer was seen teaching Giannis Antetokounmpo, Shaquille O’Neal and Trae Young his signature dance moves and bhangra at the games and this year we’re not surprised to see him groove to some desi beats with Minnesota Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns. He also had his fan-boy moment when he was gifted a signed jersey by Minnesota Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert.
Ranveer was seen in conversation with owner of the Dallas Mavericks, renowned businessman, and fellow Indiana University alumnus Mark Cuban. In addition, Ranveer shared candid moments with renowned actor Michael B Jordan, former Italian footballer Alessandro Del Piero, NBA Hall of Famer and 2x NBA...
Last year around, Ranveer was seen teaching Giannis Antetokounmpo, Shaquille O’Neal and Trae Young his signature dance moves and bhangra at the games and this year we’re not surprised to see him groove to some desi beats with Minnesota Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns. He also had his fan-boy moment when he was gifted a signed jersey by Minnesota Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert.
Ranveer was seen in conversation with owner of the Dallas Mavericks, renowned businessman, and fellow Indiana University alumnus Mark Cuban. In addition, Ranveer shared candid moments with renowned actor Michael B Jordan, former Italian footballer Alessandro Del Piero, NBA Hall of Famer and 2x NBA...
- 10/7/2023
- by Editorial Desk
In the 1979 film Stalker, the eponymous Stalkers are informal, illegal guides to a blighted Zone somewhere in Eastern Europe. In the middle of the Zone, it is said, there is a room that grants the true heart’s desire. And we learn, secondhand, about the tale of one Stalker named Porcupine.
Porcupine brought his brother into the Zone, where he perished in an accident. Porcupine, grieving, entered the room, expecting that his brother would be brought back to life. When he arrived back in civilization, though, he unexpectedly came into a bunch of money.
Porcupine brought his brother into the Zone, where he perished in an accident. Porcupine, grieving, entered the room, expecting that his brother would be brought back to life. When he arrived back in civilization, though, he unexpectedly came into a bunch of money.
- 9/28/2023
- by Corbin Smith
- Rollingstone.com
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for New York Fashion Week and the Soho House Awards.
Chanel’s Lucky Chance Diner
Chanel hosted a party on Wednesday to debut the Lucky Chance Diner, a unique fragrance experience in Williamsburg. Guests included Ava Phillippe, Chase Sui Wonders, Lil Nas X, Meadow Walker, Molly Gordon, Rainey Qualley and Lori Harvey.
Lil Nas X Molly Gordon
Breitling Bash
Breitling brand ambassadors Charlize Theron and Misty Copeland co-hosted a launch party in NYC on Wednesday to celebrate the debut of two new lines in the Breitling Navitimer collection: 36 mm and 32 mm. They were joined by fellow Breitling ambassadors — basketball superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and two-time Olympic gold medalist snowboarder Chloe Kim.
Breitling USA CEO Georges Kern, Charlize Theron and Breitling USA president Thierry Prissert Giannis Antetokounmpo and Charlize Theron
Nylon Nights
Bdg,...
Chanel’s Lucky Chance Diner
Chanel hosted a party on Wednesday to debut the Lucky Chance Diner, a unique fragrance experience in Williamsburg. Guests included Ava Phillippe, Chase Sui Wonders, Lil Nas X, Meadow Walker, Molly Gordon, Rainey Qualley and Lori Harvey.
Lil Nas X Molly Gordon
Breitling Bash
Breitling brand ambassadors Charlize Theron and Misty Copeland co-hosted a launch party in NYC on Wednesday to celebrate the debut of two new lines in the Breitling Navitimer collection: 36 mm and 32 mm. They were joined by fellow Breitling ambassadors — basketball superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and two-time Olympic gold medalist snowboarder Chloe Kim.
Breitling USA CEO Georges Kern, Charlize Theron and Breitling USA president Thierry Prissert Giannis Antetokounmpo and Charlize Theron
Nylon Nights
Bdg,...
- 9/8/2023
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Talk about a potentially sweet gig: Fly on the Wall Entertainment has partnered with online candy retailer Candy Funhouse to create an unscripted TV series that will crown the first ever Chief Candy Officer.
More than 200,000 prospective CCOs applied for the position after Candy Funhouse announced the new role last year. The series will see individuals competing for the coveted position, with the winner landing a one-of-a-kind opportunity to represent Candy Funhouse while serving as head candy taste tester and “flavor innovator.”
The new Cco will hold candy brainstorms, conduct candy experiments and run candy board meetings — all while earning a $100,000 salary.
“We’re thrilled to be partnering with Fly on the Wall to bring this exciting new show to life,” said Jamal Hejazi, CEO of Candy Funhouse, which is owned by NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo and his brothers Thanasis, Kostas and Alex. “With the sheer volume of applications...
More than 200,000 prospective CCOs applied for the position after Candy Funhouse announced the new role last year. The series will see individuals competing for the coveted position, with the winner landing a one-of-a-kind opportunity to represent Candy Funhouse while serving as head candy taste tester and “flavor innovator.”
The new Cco will hold candy brainstorms, conduct candy experiments and run candy board meetings — all while earning a $100,000 salary.
“We’re thrilled to be partnering with Fly on the Wall to bring this exciting new show to life,” said Jamal Hejazi, CEO of Candy Funhouse, which is owned by NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo and his brothers Thanasis, Kostas and Alex. “With the sheer volume of applications...
- 9/6/2023
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Manila, Aug 29 (Ians) The US secured a spot in the round of 16 at the Fiba World Cup with a dominant 109-81 victory over Greece in a Group C clash, while China suffered another setback, facing an 89-69 defeat against South Sudan.
In its first game last Saturday, the US overcame a 10-point deficit to claim a comfortable 99-72 win against New Zealand. Greece also had a smooth victory, defeating Jordan 92-71, reports Xinhua.
The US has won four of its last five encounters with Greece in the World Cup, with Greece’s only victory occurring in the 2006 semifinals. These teams also met in the most recent tournament, where the US won by a 16-point margin.
Without key player Giannis Antetokounmpo, the European side was clearly outmatched. The US outscored Greece 50-37 in the first half and continued their dominance afterwards.
Austin Reaves, shooting guard for the Los Angeles Lakers, earned...
In its first game last Saturday, the US overcame a 10-point deficit to claim a comfortable 99-72 win against New Zealand. Greece also had a smooth victory, defeating Jordan 92-71, reports Xinhua.
The US has won four of its last five encounters with Greece in the World Cup, with Greece’s only victory occurring in the 2006 semifinals. These teams also met in the most recent tournament, where the US won by a 16-point margin.
Without key player Giannis Antetokounmpo, the European side was clearly outmatched. The US outscored Greece 50-37 in the first half and continued their dominance afterwards.
Austin Reaves, shooting guard for the Los Angeles Lakers, earned...
- 8/29/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The 2023-24 NBA schedule will begin Tuesday, October 24, as LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers visit the defending champion Denver Nuggets.
It’s an interesting year for the NBA, as it marks the first time an in-season tournament will spice up the early schedule. Modeled after similar tournaments in European soccer, the NBA Cup begins on November 3, when the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo host the New York Knicks and Jalen Brunson.
The NBA Cup offers players on the winning team $500,000 each.
Another opening-week highlight will be the highly-anticipated regular season debut of San Antonio Spurs rookie and No. 1 draft choice Victor Wembanyama, who will play the Dallas Mavericks on October 25.
Christmas Day will have five games on tap including the Milwaukee Bucks at the New York Knicks, followed by Golden State at Denver, and the Boston Celtics at the Lakers. The Philadelphia 76ers are at the Miami Heat,...
It’s an interesting year for the NBA, as it marks the first time an in-season tournament will spice up the early schedule. Modeled after similar tournaments in European soccer, the NBA Cup begins on November 3, when the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo host the New York Knicks and Jalen Brunson.
The NBA Cup offers players on the winning team $500,000 each.
Another opening-week highlight will be the highly-anticipated regular season debut of San Antonio Spurs rookie and No. 1 draft choice Victor Wembanyama, who will play the Dallas Mavericks on October 25.
Christmas Day will have five games on tap including the Milwaukee Bucks at the New York Knicks, followed by Golden State at Denver, and the Boston Celtics at the Lakers. The Philadelphia 76ers are at the Miami Heat,...
- 8/17/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
“It’s going from a league that no-one considered to one that everyone does,” says Adam Kelly.
The Img Media President is talking about the Saudi Pro League, whose profile has skyrocketed this year following soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Al Nassr at the end of 2022.
A flurry of transfer activity this summer that has seen some of Europe’s top players making the switch to the Gulf state has turned the league into the sports story of the summer. This has led to a raft of ethical questions directed at players and managers, mainly related to Saudi Arabia’s hardline position on many human rights issues and whether the investment is another example of so-called ‘sports-washing.’ It’s also quietly sparked fears from rival leagues such as the Mls that they might be usurped in the soccer pecking order.
Img, part of WME owner Endeavor, has been...
The Img Media President is talking about the Saudi Pro League, whose profile has skyrocketed this year following soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Al Nassr at the end of 2022.
A flurry of transfer activity this summer that has seen some of Europe’s top players making the switch to the Gulf state has turned the league into the sports story of the summer. This has led to a raft of ethical questions directed at players and managers, mainly related to Saudi Arabia’s hardline position on many human rights issues and whether the investment is another example of so-called ‘sports-washing.’ It’s also quietly sparked fears from rival leagues such as the Mls that they might be usurped in the soccer pecking order.
Img, part of WME owner Endeavor, has been...
- 7/27/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
It will be a surprise to no one that LeBron James is setting records. Not only is he the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, but the new film “Shooting Stars” — which chronicles the life-long friendships that he built with his high school basketball team at Akron’s St. Vincent-St. Mary high school —is now breaking records for the Peacock streaming service. According to Deadline, the film has become the most viewed original movie on Peacock during its first four weeks on the platform.
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While the NBCUniversal platform does not disclose individual viewership data, “Shooting Stars” has remained the top original film on the service since its release in early June. Admittedly, Peacock does not boast a massive list of original films, but a record is a record. “Shooting Stars,” which was based on the book of the same name, which James co-wrote with “Friday Night Lights...
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While the NBCUniversal platform does not disclose individual viewership data, “Shooting Stars” has remained the top original film on the service since its release in early June. Admittedly, Peacock does not boast a massive list of original films, but a record is a record. “Shooting Stars,” which was based on the book of the same name, which James co-wrote with “Friday Night Lights...
- 7/10/2023
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
When Dn alums Nono and Rodrgio Inada (last seen on our pages here and here respectively) were approached with the challenge of creating the maiden short film for messaging giants Whatsapp they were immediately taken with both the colossal possibilities of the project and the unassailable linkage to the filmmakers’ own backgrounds and zealously launched into the making of film Najia Odyssey. The short centres around basketball giant Giannis Antetokounmpo, a Greek-born Nigerian whose own search to unify his heritage and migrant upbringing was pitched by New York creative agency Translation coupled with the inspired touch of basing the narrative on Homer’s Odyssey. Whilst Odysseus battled mythical creatures, Nono and Inada were equally challenged to create a cohesive, inspiring and narrative journey under the guise of a commercial potentate and they did so with passion, stunning camerawork and the cross-border cohesion of an international team of collaborators. The resulting...
- 7/5/2023
- by Sarah Smith
- Directors Notes
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In June 2023, 80 of the 100 most-watched U.S.-based YouTube channels operated primarily on Shorts. But the leaders of the pack were channels that were able to offer both short-form and long-form clips.
YouTube must be happy: The multiformat approach it has preached is showing results.
Chart Toppers
For the #1 channel in the U.S. Top 100, the multiformat label is a bit misleading. DaFuq!?Boom! has added long-form content to its mix after breaking out on Shorts, but most of those one-minute-plus clips are compilations of its shorter stuff. No matter what format DaFuq!?Boom! uses, it focuses on one meme in particular: Skibidi Toilet.
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In June 2023, 80 of the 100 most-watched U.S.-based YouTube channels operated primarily on Shorts. But the leaders of the pack were channels that were able to offer both short-form and long-form clips.
YouTube must be happy: The multiformat approach it has preached is showing results.
Chart Toppers
For the #1 channel in the U.S. Top 100, the multiformat label is a bit misleading. DaFuq!?Boom! has added long-form content to its mix after breaking out on Shorts, but most of those one-minute-plus clips are compilations of its shorter stuff. No matter what format DaFuq!?Boom! uses, it focuses on one meme in particular: Skibidi Toilet.
- 7/4/2023
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
If you’ve been missing basketball season since the end of the NBA Finals, then ESPN has some good news for you. All 92 games of the 2023 Fiba Basketball World Cup will air on ESPN platforms beginning in August. In total, 86 games will stream live on ESPN+ and six will air exclusively on ESPN2, three of which will be first-round games featuring the United States.
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Team USA has first-round matchups against New Zealand on Aug. 26, Greece on Aug. 28, and Jordan on Aug. 30. This year’s World Cup takes place across three East Asian countries in Japan, the Phillippines, and Indonesia, so be ready for an early wake-up call if you want to watch the games live.
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Team USA has first-round matchups against New Zealand on Aug. 26, Greece on Aug. 28, and Jordan on Aug. 30. This year’s World Cup takes place across three East Asian countries in Japan, the Phillippines, and Indonesia, so be ready for an early wake-up call if you want to watch the games live.
“This is excellent news for basketball fans in the USA. We are excited to join hands again with ESPN with this partnership that will showcase all 92 games of the...
- 6/26/2023
- by Jeff Kotuby
- The Streamable
Exclusive: Hollywood publicity firm The Lede Company is accelerating its international expansion with the acquisition of the Paris-Based agency Olivier Bourgis Communication and Marketing (Obcm).
As of today, June 23, Obcm will be known as Lede Paris. Lede’s co-founders and Co-CEOs Amanda Silverman, Christine Su, Meredith O’Sullivan, and Sarah Rothman made the announcement Friday morning. The news comes shortly after the firm made its first international endeavor, opening a London office in October 2022.
Reporting directly to the Lede Co-CEOs, we understand Obcm founder Olivier Bourgis will serve as Managing Director of Lede Paris. Lede and Bourgis said they will continue to maintain distinct development strategies for the Paris-based firm that will look to further Lede’s presence in the European marketplace.
Lede reps clients including Amy Schumer, Cara Delevigne, Charlize Theron, Emma Stone, Gael Garcia Bernal, Halle Berry, Halsey, Jennifer Garner, Jessica Biel, Lady Gaga, Mary J. Blige, Pharrell Williams,...
As of today, June 23, Obcm will be known as Lede Paris. Lede’s co-founders and Co-CEOs Amanda Silverman, Christine Su, Meredith O’Sullivan, and Sarah Rothman made the announcement Friday morning. The news comes shortly after the firm made its first international endeavor, opening a London office in October 2022.
Reporting directly to the Lede Co-CEOs, we understand Obcm founder Olivier Bourgis will serve as Managing Director of Lede Paris. Lede and Bourgis said they will continue to maintain distinct development strategies for the Paris-based firm that will look to further Lede’s presence in the European marketplace.
Lede reps clients including Amy Schumer, Cara Delevigne, Charlize Theron, Emma Stone, Gael Garcia Bernal, Halle Berry, Halsey, Jennifer Garner, Jessica Biel, Lady Gaga, Mary J. Blige, Pharrell Williams,...
- 6/23/2023
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
A win is just another day in the neighborhood for Aew TBS Champion Jade Cargill, the wrestling company’s resident She-Hulk (she’s got the muscles to prove it), whose incredible undefeated streak currently stands at 61-0.
That perfect record will be tested at the upcoming Double or Nothing pay-per-view, set for this Sunday, May 28 at 8/7c in Las Vegas, Nevada. Cargill, who made history in January as the longest reigning champion of any belt, will defend her title against Taya Valkyrie, a current double champion on the indie circuit. (Valkyrie is the Aaa Reina de Reinas Champion as well...
That perfect record will be tested at the upcoming Double or Nothing pay-per-view, set for this Sunday, May 28 at 8/7c in Las Vegas, Nevada. Cargill, who made history in January as the longest reigning champion of any belt, will defend her title against Taya Valkyrie, a current double champion on the indie circuit. (Valkyrie is the Aaa Reina de Reinas Champion as well...
- 5/27/2023
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
Are you a sports fan looking for some inspiration? Disney+ is now streaming some of the best true stories found in American sports movies. If you’re a fan of sports, then you’ll love these films. They are packed with exciting moments and thrilling storylines. Here are 10 must-watch sports movies streaming on Disney Plus now.
#10. “Secretariat” (2010)
IMDb Rating: 7.2/10 | Metascore: 61 | CinemaScore: A
“Secretariat” is based on the story of Penny Chenery Tweedy (Diane Lane), who owned Secretariat, one of the greatest racehorses in history. The film follows Secretariat’s rise to fame and his legendary Triple Crown win in 1973.
One of the most iconic moments of the film is Secretariat’s record-breaking victory in the 1973 Belmont Stakes, where he won by an incredible 31 lengths, setting a new world record that still holds today. This historic win solidified Secretariat’s place in horse racing history and earned him the nickname “Big Red.
#10. “Secretariat” (2010)
IMDb Rating: 7.2/10 | Metascore: 61 | CinemaScore: A
“Secretariat” is based on the story of Penny Chenery Tweedy (Diane Lane), who owned Secretariat, one of the greatest racehorses in history. The film follows Secretariat’s rise to fame and his legendary Triple Crown win in 1973.
One of the most iconic moments of the film is Secretariat’s record-breaking victory in the 1973 Belmont Stakes, where he won by an incredible 31 lengths, setting a new world record that still holds today. This historic win solidified Secretariat’s place in horse racing history and earned him the nickname “Big Red.
- 3/6/2023
- by Buddy TV
- buddytv.com
Award-winning comedian and former “Daily Show” correspondent Hasan Minhaj kicked off his week of guest hosting Monday night. TheWrap was there to catch everything from the taping that the regular viewer at home missed — from the atmosphere of the studio to audience interactions that happened in between takes.
Below is a roundup of the highlights:
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Hasan Minhaj Says ‘Daily Show’ Guest-Hosting Gig ‘Feels Like a Homecoming’ Good Tunes
“The Daily Show” used music to help hype the audience up as they entered the taping and in between segments to keep them engaged. Songs played during the taping included “We Want the Funk,” “Rock Steady” and “Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye.”
‘Daily Show’ Etiquette
Before getting the taping started, the audience watched a video featuring “Daily Show” correspondents Ronny Chieng, Roy Wood Jr., Desi Lydic, Michael Costa and Dulcé Sloan sharing the ground rules surrounding safety and etiquette during filming.
Below is a roundup of the highlights:
Also Read:
Hasan Minhaj Says ‘Daily Show’ Guest-Hosting Gig ‘Feels Like a Homecoming’ Good Tunes
“The Daily Show” used music to help hype the audience up as they entered the taping and in between segments to keep them engaged. Songs played during the taping included “We Want the Funk,” “Rock Steady” and “Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye.”
‘Daily Show’ Etiquette
Before getting the taping started, the audience watched a video featuring “Daily Show” correspondents Ronny Chieng, Roy Wood Jr., Desi Lydic, Michael Costa and Dulcé Sloan sharing the ground rules surrounding safety and etiquette during filming.
- 3/1/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
Mumbai, Feb 21 (Ians) Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh, who recently played in the 2023 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game for Dwayne Wade’s team, received words of appreciation from Greek-Nigerian basketball player Giannis Antetokounmpo, who also coached the winning team of Wade.
Ranveer, who has been the brand ambassador for NBA India since 2021, represented India and joined the likes of Marvel superhero Simu Liu, wrestler The Miz, star of the movie ‘Glass Onion’ Janelle Monae, rapper 21 Savage, and many other celebs and entertainers at the 2023 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game.
In a video shared by Ranveer’s fan club, Giannis can be heard saying, “You gotta hit the people with the speech you give them before the game, you said be bold, be brave and I loved that. He (Ranveer) said ‘Be Bold, Be The Moment, Be Courageous. Let’s go win’. I loved it, I loved it.”
He added, “The tenacity our...
Ranveer, who has been the brand ambassador for NBA India since 2021, represented India and joined the likes of Marvel superhero Simu Liu, wrestler The Miz, star of the movie ‘Glass Onion’ Janelle Monae, rapper 21 Savage, and many other celebs and entertainers at the 2023 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game.
In a video shared by Ranveer’s fan club, Giannis can be heard saying, “You gotta hit the people with the speech you give them before the game, you said be bold, be brave and I loved that. He (Ranveer) said ‘Be Bold, Be The Moment, Be Courageous. Let’s go win’. I loved it, I loved it.”
He added, “The tenacity our...
- 2/21/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
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With the Super Bowl in our rearview, it’s time to turn our attention to basketball for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game.
As usual, the 2023 NBA All-Star Game promises a battle between the league’s best players in each conference. This year, the Lakers’ LeBron James will captain the Western Conference team, marking his sixth consecutive year as an All-Star captain. This will also be James’ 19th All-Star Game,...
With the Super Bowl in our rearview, it’s time to turn our attention to basketball for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game.
As usual, the 2023 NBA All-Star Game promises a battle between the league’s best players in each conference. This year, the Lakers’ LeBron James will captain the Western Conference team, marking his sixth consecutive year as an All-Star captain. This will also be James’ 19th All-Star Game,...
- 2/19/2023
- by Oscar Hartzog
- Rollingstone.com
Expect an outrageous amount of scoring and not a whole lot of defense as the NBA’s best play in the 72nd All-Star Game at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City on Sunday, February 19, at 8:30/7:30c on TNT. For the first time, the All-Star Draft—in which captains Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James select their teams from a pool of Eastern and Western Conference players—will take place directly before the game on Sunday at 7:30/6:30c on TNT. Eastern Conference Pool All-Star Starters Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks (Captain) Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers Kyrie Irving, Dallas Mavericks (with Brooklyn Nets at time of All-Star selection) Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics Western Conference Pool All-Star Starters LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers (Captain) Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks Lauri Markkanen, Utah Jazz Ja Morant, Memphis Grizzlies Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets Brian Anderson calls the All-Star Game play-by-play...
- 2/17/2023
- TV Insider
For a country of 11 million that’s spent much of the past decade lurching from one economic crisis to the next, you’d be hard-pressed to suggest the Greek film industry isn’t punching above its weight. In the span of just a few weeks earlier this year, Rian Johnson’s Netflix blockbuster “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” became one of the streaming service’s most-watched films of all time, while Ruben Östlund’s “Triangle of Sadness” was nominated for three Academy Awards: two splashy productions that were both shot in the Mediterranean nation.
Since the launch of its cash rebate in 2018, which covers up to 40 of qualifying expenditures along with 30 in tax relief, Greece has become one of Europe’s hottest filming destinations. Last year the industry reached new heights, with the rebate supporting 132 international and domestic productions — including Nia Vardalos’ long-awaited “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3...
Since the launch of its cash rebate in 2018, which covers up to 40 of qualifying expenditures along with 30 in tax relief, Greece has become one of Europe’s hottest filming destinations. Last year the industry reached new heights, with the rebate supporting 132 international and domestic productions — including Nia Vardalos’ long-awaited “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3...
- 2/17/2023
- by Christopher Vourlias
- Variety Film + TV
For football fans, the Super Bowl is a time to see how the end of the NFL season plays out, with extra pressure if your team made it to the big game. For non-football fans, the Super Bowl is a time to gather together, eat lots of food and hush everyone around you during the commercial breaks.
For decades, the Super Bowl has been the most-watched television event of the year, and for that reason it usually plays host to the best-produced commercials around. There are literally whole TV specials dedicated to showcasing just Super Bowl commercials, packed with everything from celebrity cameos to surprisingly heartwarming messages.
2023 was not lacking for big talent or showstopping ads, and we’ve rounded up the best Super Bowl commercials that aired during this year’s game below.
Alicia Silverstone reprised her iconic role as Cher in a “Clueless”-inspired ad for Rakuten,...
For decades, the Super Bowl has been the most-watched television event of the year, and for that reason it usually plays host to the best-produced commercials around. There are literally whole TV specials dedicated to showcasing just Super Bowl commercials, packed with everything from celebrity cameos to surprisingly heartwarming messages.
2023 was not lacking for big talent or showstopping ads, and we’ve rounded up the best Super Bowl commercials that aired during this year’s game below.
Alicia Silverstone reprised her iconic role as Cher in a “Clueless”-inspired ad for Rakuten,...
- 2/13/2023
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
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