Films News
10 thoughts after watching the trailer for Prime Video’s ‘Madden’
Why does Cage make John Madden sound like Forrest Gump?
Ari Emanuel is trying to get Pat McAfee a role in ‘Heat 2’
"I’m not going to tell you what part. But he’s incredible in Pete Berg’s movie The Mosquito Bowl..."
‘Mr. Irrelevant’ trailer showcases iconic underdog story of Giants player John Tuggle
The film is scheduled to be released in theaters on December 25, 2026.
Netflix VP acknowledges critiques of ‘league-follow’ sports docs: ‘I think we probably greenlit too many’
"Maybe leagues or teams or athletes are trying to exert too much control."
‘Hard Knocks’ with the Seahawks marks a return to form for the series
Netflix unveils details, images of Pat McAfee’s role in forthcoming Peter Berg film ‘The Mosquito Bowl’
After releasing a musical album and expanding his presence on ESPN's NFL coverage, McAfee will make his Hollywood debut this fall.
Sale prices for top sports documentaries cut nearly in half since early 2020s
“There was just this flood of athlete-focused documentary content that the market was finding and wasn’t necessarily performing as well as the star power may have led you to believe it should."
Paige Bueckers on Apple TV UConn documentary: ‘Our team approved it’
"For me, it was like I wanted other people to see that it’s not always beautiful."
Tennis Channel to release two short documentaries executive produced by Coco Gauff
Both projects will debut before the US Open.
Tom Brady vs. Peyton Manning getting documentary treatment: ‘The greatest individual rivalry’
"Pro football will never see a rivalry like this again!"
Nicolas Cage’s ‘Madden’ movie forgoes a wide theatrical release, heads straight to Prime Video
A movie skipping a theatrical release altogether is good, right? Right???
Glen Powell to play Lou Gehrig in film directed by Richard Linklater
Lorne Michaels will also be a producer for the untitled film from Universal.
Pablo Torre, Vice Studios partnering for scripted television drama on sports corruption
Torre is expected to tout the project at the Cannes Lions film festival next week.
Ben Stiller confirms he’s making Knicks documentary with HBO, A24
"Obviously, I've been shooting some stuff on my phone, but it's kind of gonna be about all eras of the Knicks."
Ben Stiller reportedly filming HBO documentary on iPhone at Knicks games
"Yeah, there's a project in the works."
Baxter Holmes on turning his ESPN.com story into E60’s ‘The Oklahoma Standard’
"There was enthusiasm from the start about trying to tell the story" about the Thunder's relationship with Oklahoma City.
E60’s ‘The Oklahoma Standard’ tells OKC’s NBA triumph following an infamous tragedy
ESPN's documentary The Oklahoma Standard offers a fresh way to tell this story, with details sports fans might not know.
Netflix’s ‘Untold: Jail Blazers’ documentary leaves you wanting more
ESPN pulls Frank Marshall’s ‘Rachel, Breathe’ documentary hours before premiere
ESPN remains in discussions to license the film.
‘Jerry West: The Logo’ offers a fascinating look at what made an NBA legend great and complex
Howard Bryant signs development deal with All the Smoke Productions
Bryant served as an executive producer on the Sports Emmy-winning Netflix series The Comeback: 2004 Boston Red Sox.
ESPN announces premiere date for ‘Sports Heaven: The Birth of ESPN’
The film will premiere on April 6 at 8:30 p.m. ET, directly against the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament final.
Judge tosses Mark Gastineau’s lawsuit against ESPN ’30 for 30′ over Brett Favre scene
The judge wrote that Gastineau, "consented, in writing, to the use of his name and likeness in the film."
Amazon’s ‘Meal Ticket’ highlights the history of the McDonald’s All American Games
For decades, the McDonald’s All American Games have been a showcase for elite high school basketball players.
Big East Tournament documentary coming to FS1
'March in the Garden' will air on April 1 on FS1.
‘Days of Thunder’ sequel gaining traction
According to SBJ, a Hollywood film writer has been meeting with NASCAR teams and drivers.
David Remnick, Ezra Edelman decry access-driven documentaries: ‘What happened to journalism?’
"What they don't want is the intermediary of a writer or a filmmaker of any independence."
Peacock’s ‘Field Generals: History of the Black Quarterback’ premieres Feb. 5.
Includes interviews with Warren Moon, Doug Williams, Randall Cunningham, Donovan McNabb, Michael Vick, and Lamar Jackson.
Fox Sports, NASCAR Studios announce ‘We’ve Lost Dale Earnhardt: 25 Years Later’ documentary
“This documentary explores the man behind the wheel and goes beyond a single day in history to delve into how one moment forever changed the sport and continues to impact drivers competing today."
Lionsgate to produce ‘The Crown’-style show about Manchester United
The Hollywood studio seems to be taking a liking to sports-focused adaptations.
Tom Brady wants Leonardo DiCaprio to play him in a movie
"I like Leo, man, he's a special guy."
ESPN announces six-episode docuseries about Nick Saban in production
"With my coaching days behind me, Ms. Terry and I have been doing a lot of reflection and realized we were ready to tell our story."
Craig Carton says ‘Marty Supreme’ is worst movie he’s seen in a decade
"It made no sense. It meandered. It was awful."
Why the John Madden movie deserves the benefit of the doubt
Nicolas Cage has always been unafraid to take risks. 'Madden' is one of his biggest.
Prime Video releases Nicolas Cage’s ‘Madden’ teaser
Cage will be joined by a star-studded cast of actors, as revealed in the trailer.
LaKeith Stanfield to portray Dennis Rodman in upcoming ’48 Hours in Vegas’ film
"I’m genuinely excited to help create an exhilarating, joyful work that both honors and thoughtfully examines the legacy of Rodman and fellow trailblazers."
Final scene in Stuart Scott ’30 for 30′ courtesy of ‘perfectly preserved VHS’ from Scott’s ex-wife
"A gift as a filmmaker."
Starz lands scripted adaptation of Shohei Ohtani translator gambling scandal
The series was initially having trouble finding buyers as MLB broadcast partners shied away.
Shohei Ohtani gambling series faces hurdles as execs fear jeopardizing MLB relationship
Lionsgate is reportedly struggling to find a buyer for the series.
