The Max Original four-part docuseries Shaun White: The Last Run, an Msm production and directed by Shaul Schwarz and Christina Clusiau, debuts Thursday, July 6 on Max.
Synopsis: With unprecedented access and never-before-seen personal archival footage, the docuseries is a revealing portrait of three-time Olympic gold medalist and one of the greatest athletes in two separate sports, snowboarding and skateboarding, Shaun White. It is a story that includes childhood struggles with a congenital heart condition, the development of his unbeatable talent, sacrifices made by his unconventional but remarkably supportive parents, the move into pro-snowboarding at a young age, and of course, his exploits at the Olympics, where he holds the record for most gold medals by a snowboarder.
Episode Descriptions:
Episode 1: Becoming Shaun
As Shaun gears up to qualify for his fifth Olympics, he recalls his childhood in San Diego with his remarkably supportive family. Never-before-seen footage shows how the...
Synopsis: With unprecedented access and never-before-seen personal archival footage, the docuseries is a revealing portrait of three-time Olympic gold medalist and one of the greatest athletes in two separate sports, snowboarding and skateboarding, Shaun White. It is a story that includes childhood struggles with a congenital heart condition, the development of his unbeatable talent, sacrifices made by his unconventional but remarkably supportive parents, the move into pro-snowboarding at a young age, and of course, his exploits at the Olympics, where he holds the record for most gold medals by a snowboarder.
Episode Descriptions:
Episode 1: Becoming Shaun
As Shaun gears up to qualify for his fifth Olympics, he recalls his childhood in San Diego with his remarkably supportive family. Never-before-seen footage shows how the...
- 6/20/2023
- by Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid - TV
SlamBall is officially bouncing back.
The alternative sport — which combined elements of basketball, American football, ice hockey, and trampolines — has closed an $11 million Series A round led by Roger Ehrenberg’s Ia Sports Ventures and Eberg Capital as well as strategic investors across sports, gaming, entertainment, and media.
“It’s an incredible feeling to be back, and especially by popular demand,” said Mason Gordon, CEO and co-founder of SlamBall. “I want to thank SlamBall’s persistent and passionate fans for making this comeback possible and our investors for helping make the dream real. This is a true Cinderella story–only with helmets, pads and trampolines.”
SlamBall will relaunch with a six-week season this July in Las Vegas followed by a seventh playoff week. Domestic and international touring stops will follow. Talks are currently underway for distribution, while a docuseries about the league is in development via Mike Tollin’s Msm.
The alternative sport — which combined elements of basketball, American football, ice hockey, and trampolines — has closed an $11 million Series A round led by Roger Ehrenberg’s Ia Sports Ventures and Eberg Capital as well as strategic investors across sports, gaming, entertainment, and media.
“It’s an incredible feeling to be back, and especially by popular demand,” said Mason Gordon, CEO and co-founder of SlamBall. “I want to thank SlamBall’s persistent and passionate fans for making this comeback possible and our investors for helping make the dream real. This is a true Cinderella story–only with helmets, pads and trampolines.”
SlamBall will relaunch with a six-week season this July in Las Vegas followed by a seventh playoff week. Domestic and international touring stops will follow. Talks are currently underway for distribution, while a docuseries about the league is in development via Mike Tollin’s Msm.
- 3/21/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Showtime Sports Documentary Films is set to release a documentary feature based on the life of basketball star Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, entitled “Stand.” The documentary will premiere in early 2023.
Directed by Joslyn Rose Lyons, “Stand” explores the personal and professional struggles of Abdul-Rauf, from being bullied as a child due to his Tourette’s syndrome to becoming a target of hate speech and Islamophobia during his basketball career. The documentary film features exclusive interviews with several basketball and entertainment stars including Stephen Curry, Steve Kerr, Shaquille O’Neal, Jalen Rose, Mahershala Ali and Ice Cube.
“It is an honor to be collaborating with Showtime and the production team and working with our director, Joslyn Rose Lyons,” Abdul-Rauf said in a statement. “Joslyn has brought a stellar, brilliant vision to this film. My hope is that my story will help heal and bring new perspective to the world.”
The film marks Lyons’ feature-length directorial debut.
Directed by Joslyn Rose Lyons, “Stand” explores the personal and professional struggles of Abdul-Rauf, from being bullied as a child due to his Tourette’s syndrome to becoming a target of hate speech and Islamophobia during his basketball career. The documentary film features exclusive interviews with several basketball and entertainment stars including Stephen Curry, Steve Kerr, Shaquille O’Neal, Jalen Rose, Mahershala Ali and Ice Cube.
“It is an honor to be collaborating with Showtime and the production team and working with our director, Joslyn Rose Lyons,” Abdul-Rauf said in a statement. “Joslyn has brought a stellar, brilliant vision to this film. My hope is that my story will help heal and bring new perspective to the world.”
The film marks Lyons’ feature-length directorial debut.
- 8/25/2022
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Rtg Features (Alaskan Nets) and Msm (The Last Dance) have tapped David Charles Rodrigues (Neymar: The Perfect Chao) to direct a new feature doc about the high-scoring NBA trio of Tim Hardaway, Mitch Richmond and Chris Mullin—collectively known as Run Tmc—and how they set the stage for the present-day dynasty of the world-champion Golden State Warriors, led by Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green.
Led by Hall of Fame coach Don Nelson, Run Tmc showcased “Nellie Ball” and ushered in the modern NBA. While the two brief seasons that Hardaway, Richmond and Mullin played together from 1989-1991 didn’t yield any championships, they birthed life-long friendships. Billed as “the most fun fun sports doc of all time”, the as-yet-untitled feature will be a three-man weave combining basketball, hip-hop, the Bay Area and late-’80s/early-’90s nostalgia.
Mason Gordon will produce for Msm, with Rtg Features acting as the studio.
Led by Hall of Fame coach Don Nelson, Run Tmc showcased “Nellie Ball” and ushered in the modern NBA. While the two brief seasons that Hardaway, Richmond and Mullin played together from 1989-1991 didn’t yield any championships, they birthed life-long friendships. Billed as “the most fun fun sports doc of all time”, the as-yet-untitled feature will be a three-man weave combining basketball, hip-hop, the Bay Area and late-’80s/early-’90s nostalgia.
Mason Gordon will produce for Msm, with Rtg Features acting as the studio.
- 8/9/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
On the eve of the 2022 Winter Olympics, which begin later this week in Beijing, Discovery+ has greenlit a documentary series about three-time gold medalist snowboarder Shaun White, TheWrap can exclusively reveal.
The three-part docuseries launches exclusively on Discovery+ this year and will follow White and explore his legacy, from his childhood struggles with a congenital heart condition to the development of his snowboarding talent to the sacrifices made by his unconventional but supportive parents, and of course his success at the Olympics where he holds the record for the most gold medals by a snowboarder.
“Trophy” and “Immigration Nation” filmmakers Shaul Schwarz and Christina Clusiau direct the untitled docuseries and have been following White for months as he qualifies for the 2022 games, and they will be filming with him in Beijing, capturing footage as he pursues a historic fourth gold medal.
“I’m so thankful to have the opportunity to...
The three-part docuseries launches exclusively on Discovery+ this year and will follow White and explore his legacy, from his childhood struggles with a congenital heart condition to the development of his snowboarding talent to the sacrifices made by his unconventional but supportive parents, and of course his success at the Olympics where he holds the record for the most gold medals by a snowboarder.
“Trophy” and “Immigration Nation” filmmakers Shaul Schwarz and Christina Clusiau direct the untitled docuseries and have been following White for months as he qualifies for the 2022 games, and they will be filming with him in Beijing, capturing footage as he pursues a historic fourth gold medal.
“I’m so thankful to have the opportunity to...
- 2/3/2022
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
Exclusive: With the NBA’s 75th season underway, Mike Tollin — who helped produce last year’s Michael Jordan docuseries The Last Dance — has found another basketball legend whose story he’s looking to tell. Tollin’s Msm is planning a new documentary on the life of George Gervin, aka “The Iceman,” who was just named to the NBA’s 75th anniversary team. The film will showcase Gervin’s influence on the game that can still be seen at all levels throughout the world.
Currently in production, the untitled project will be directed by One9 and produced by Msm, alongside Keith Stone’s GameAbove Entertainment and its subsidiary Front Runner Films. The documentary will be produced by Msm’s Mason Gordon with Tollin executive producing, alongside two longtime executives: Charles Rosenzweig of the NBA and Mark Thomashow, formerly of Nike advertising.
“It’s a true honor and pleasure to direct a...
Currently in production, the untitled project will be directed by One9 and produced by Msm, alongside Keith Stone’s GameAbove Entertainment and its subsidiary Front Runner Films. The documentary will be produced by Msm’s Mason Gordon with Tollin executive producing, alongside two longtime executives: Charles Rosenzweig of the NBA and Mark Thomashow, formerly of Nike advertising.
“It’s a true honor and pleasure to direct a...
- 11/17/2021
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Underrated is making the digital debut of its second season on Sept.1 on the Bleacher Report App and gaming channels with a Sept. 24 premiere on TBS.
New this season, the series will cover all the major sports video game franchises and feature top game streamers, pro gamers, and online creators who will demonstrate the drills from the games represented in the series. The current roster includes YoBoy Pizza, Mike Labelle, Ashley Sanders, Nasher and ImDavisss, who collectively reach more than 3M followers across all platforms.
The series, co-produced by Bleacher Report and Mandalay Sports Media (Msm), critically-acclaimed producers of The Last Dance, takes on the annual debate of player ratings in video games by empowering athletes to raise contested ratings through real life challenges. Some of the games featured include Madden NFL 21 (EA Sports), NBA 2K (2K Sports), MLB The Show (Sony Interactive Entertainment), NHL 21 (EA Sports), and FIFA 21 (EA...
New this season, the series will cover all the major sports video game franchises and feature top game streamers, pro gamers, and online creators who will demonstrate the drills from the games represented in the series. The current roster includes YoBoy Pizza, Mike Labelle, Ashley Sanders, Nasher and ImDavisss, who collectively reach more than 3M followers across all platforms.
The series, co-produced by Bleacher Report and Mandalay Sports Media (Msm), critically-acclaimed producers of The Last Dance, takes on the annual debate of player ratings in video games by empowering athletes to raise contested ratings through real life challenges. Some of the games featured include Madden NFL 21 (EA Sports), NBA 2K (2K Sports), MLB The Show (Sony Interactive Entertainment), NHL 21 (EA Sports), and FIFA 21 (EA...
- 8/31/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
IMG and Mike Tollin Prods. have formed a joint venture to create a league around the action sport slamball, with plans to find a network to televise the competitions.
Slamball, which was televised on Spike TV for two seasons in 2002-03, was created by Mason Gordon. It's touted as the "first action team sport," a full-contact competition pitting two teams against each other on a court that features four trampolines and basketball-style nets.
Former Philadelphia 76ers president Pat Croce will serve as the league's commissioner, with athletes and coaches being trained at Florida-based IMG Academies starting in April. The plan is to feature 64 players and 16 coaches playing in a single-venue season starting in June, with eight franchises playing in U.S. cities next year.
Discussions are under way with broadcast partners to expand the league and air competitions in the U.S. and globally.
"This project leverages our expertise in entertainment with our capabilities in athletic training and sports production and distribution to create a multiplatform slamball league with the potential to attract a worldwide audience," said Chris Albrecht, the former HBO topper who became head of global media at IMG in September.
Slamball, which was televised on Spike TV for two seasons in 2002-03, was created by Mason Gordon. It's touted as the "first action team sport," a full-contact competition pitting two teams against each other on a court that features four trampolines and basketball-style nets.
Former Philadelphia 76ers president Pat Croce will serve as the league's commissioner, with athletes and coaches being trained at Florida-based IMG Academies starting in April. The plan is to feature 64 players and 16 coaches playing in a single-venue season starting in June, with eight franchises playing in U.S. cities next year.
Discussions are under way with broadcast partners to expand the league and air competitions in the U.S. and globally.
"This project leverages our expertise in entertainment with our capabilities in athletic training and sports production and distribution to create a multiplatform slamball league with the potential to attract a worldwide audience," said Chris Albrecht, the former HBO topper who became head of global media at IMG in September.
- 2/28/2008
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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