Apple TV+ has dropped the trailer for the four-part documentary series ‘Wanted: The Escape of Carlos Ghosn,’ telling the riveting story of CEO-turned-fugitive Carlos Ghosn and his relentless climb to the top of the corporate ladder, shocking arrest, and unbelievable escape that stunned the world
The series features in-depth access to all of the key players in the saga, including Mike Taylor, the former Green Beret who orchestrated Ghosn’s harrowing escape, and the man in the middle of it all – Carlos Ghosn – who, for the first time, tells his side of this ongoing, global news story, from start to finish.
Inspired by the acclaimed book “Boundless,” by The Wall Street Journal reporters Nick Kostov and Sean McLain, the series includes never-before-seen interviews and footage with the prime players who lived in the Ghosn orbit, his rise to corporate power in Japan, his several arrests and the details of his harrowing escape to Lebanon.
The series features in-depth access to all of the key players in the saga, including Mike Taylor, the former Green Beret who orchestrated Ghosn’s harrowing escape, and the man in the middle of it all – Carlos Ghosn – who, for the first time, tells his side of this ongoing, global news story, from start to finish.
Inspired by the acclaimed book “Boundless,” by The Wall Street Journal reporters Nick Kostov and Sean McLain, the series includes never-before-seen interviews and footage with the prime players who lived in the Ghosn orbit, his rise to corporate power in Japan, his several arrests and the details of his harrowing escape to Lebanon.
- 7/26/2023
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Netflix’s Break Point is a superb documentary series created by Paul Martin and James Gay-Rees, which takes us into the world of professional tennis through its most promising aspirants.
The second part of this documentary series arrives in June, applying formulas seen in other sports documentaries like “Drive to Survive” and successfully bringing it to the world of tennis.
The first part was a huge success, and we expect no less from this second installment, which features a few privileged tennis players such as Nick Kyrgios, Thanasi Kokkinakis, and Matteo Berrettini, putting the world of tennis in the palm of our hands.
This documentary aims to take us beyond a television broadcast and make us truly part of the frenetic world of professional sports through aspirants who aim to dethrone the three great legends who have reigned in the last decade.
The best part of the documentary is how...
The second part of this documentary series arrives in June, applying formulas seen in other sports documentaries like “Drive to Survive” and successfully bringing it to the world of tennis.
The first part was a huge success, and we expect no less from this second installment, which features a few privileged tennis players such as Nick Kyrgios, Thanasi Kokkinakis, and Matteo Berrettini, putting the world of tennis in the palm of our hands.
This documentary aims to take us beyond a television broadcast and make us truly part of the frenetic world of professional sports through aspirants who aim to dethrone the three great legends who have reigned in the last decade.
The best part of the documentary is how...
- 6/21/2023
- by Veronica Loop
- Martin Cid - TV
Netflix’s critically acclaimed tennis series Break Point returns for part two of season one on June 21, 2023. Part two, which just released an official trailer, will feature players Nick Kyrgios, Taylor Fritz, Ons Jabeur, and Ajla Tomljanovic. Iga Swiatek, Frances Tiafoe, and Aryna Sabalenka are also spotlighted in the five new episodes of season one.
Andy Roddick, Patrick Mouratoglou, Maria Sharapova, Carlos Alcaraz, and Chris Evert are among those interviewed in the upcoming episodes. Kari Lia guides the series as showrunner, and Paul Martin and James Gay-Rees serve as executive producers.
A scene from ‘Break Point’ part 2 (Photo Credit: Netflix)
The Plot: From the team behind F1: Drive to Survive, Break Point follows a select group of top tennis players on and off the court as they compete in gruelling Grand Slams and tournaments all over the world. Their dream: lifting a trophy and becoming number one. As some...
Andy Roddick, Patrick Mouratoglou, Maria Sharapova, Carlos Alcaraz, and Chris Evert are among those interviewed in the upcoming episodes. Kari Lia guides the series as showrunner, and Paul Martin and James Gay-Rees serve as executive producers.
A scene from ‘Break Point’ part 2 (Photo Credit: Netflix)
The Plot: From the team behind F1: Drive to Survive, Break Point follows a select group of top tennis players on and off the court as they compete in gruelling Grand Slams and tournaments all over the world. Their dream: lifting a trophy and becoming number one. As some...
- 6/12/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
"If she's playing her best, no one can beat her." Netflix has released a third & final trailer for Break Point, a sports doc series about the next generation of tennis superstars. The first half of this debuted in January, the rest of the episodes arrive on Netflix on June 21st. Now is the time to catch up with this. "Following a golden age of greatness, tennis' next generation is ready to take over." Exec produced & showrun by two acclaimed doc filmmakers - Paul Martin and James Gay-Rees also known for the popular F1 doc series "Formula 1: Drive to Survive". Break Point follows a select group of top tennis players on and off the court as they compete in intense tournaments. Featured players in these final eps: Nick Kyrgios, Taylor Fritz, Ons Jabeur, Ajla Tomljanovic, Iga Swiatek, Frances Tiafoe, and Aryna Sabalenka. Break Point gets up close & personal with top...
- 6/12/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
The creators of the Netflix series Full Swing, a compelling look inside the lives of professional golfers, benefitted from a stroke of luck. As they were working on Season 1, the rival Saudi-backed Liv Tour sprang up, posing an existential threat to the venerable PGA Tour.
“It’s certainly, I would argue, probably the [most] unprecedented, controversial year in maybe any sport,” said executive producer Chad Mumm during an appearance at Deadline’s Contenders Television: Documentary + Unscripted virtual event. “There’s certainly been other attempts and breakaway leagues in the history of sport, but never in the middle of a season, never when you’re sharing a locker room with guys that are leaving or rumored to be leaving and playing in pairings with them.”
Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka and Ian Poulter are among the golfers featured in Full Swing who bolted for Liv, but fellow competitor Rickie Fowler, past winner of the prestigious Players Championship,...
“It’s certainly, I would argue, probably the [most] unprecedented, controversial year in maybe any sport,” said executive producer Chad Mumm during an appearance at Deadline’s Contenders Television: Documentary + Unscripted virtual event. “There’s certainly been other attempts and breakaway leagues in the history of sport, but never in the middle of a season, never when you’re sharing a locker room with guys that are leaving or rumored to be leaving and playing in pairings with them.”
Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka and Ian Poulter are among the golfers featured in Full Swing who bolted for Liv, but fellow competitor Rickie Fowler, past winner of the prestigious Players Championship,...
- 4/29/2023
- by Matthew Carey
- Deadline Film + TV
Fair warning to certain right-wing politicians. Deadline’s Contenders Television: Documentary + Unscripted virtual event, which kicks off its 2023 edition Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. Pt, will feature the appearance of … (dramatic pause) … drag queens. Miss Isabelle Brooks and Luxx Noir London are among the RuPaul’s Drag Race contestants joining us to talk about Season 15 of the MTV unscripted series. Not only that, but Grammy-winning recording artist Lizzo – an ally of the LGBTQ+ community who boldly invited several RuPaul’s Drag Race all-stars onto the stage at her recent Nashville concert — is also coming by to spill the tea on her HBO Max film Love, Lizzo, which documents her Cuz I Love You world tour.
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In a time of book banning, furor over how history is taught, and pearl-clutching over queens, count on Deadline as your uncensored guide to...
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- 4/29/2023
- by Matthew Carey
- Deadline Film + TV
Formula 1: Drive to Survive is getting a fourth season on Netflix, the streamer announced today.
The popular documentary series is the first to give exclusive and intimate access to the greatest racing competition in the world, revealing the true story of the sport – not only the fight to be number 1, but the battle for the heart, soul, and direction of this multi-billion-dollar business.
In Season 4, fans will be taken behind the scenes to witness firsthand how the drivers and teams battle it out for victory in the 2021 Grand Prix.
Academy Award winner James Gay Rees and Paul Martin (Diego Maradona) exec produce the series for Box to Box Films.
In its first three seasons, the show was honored with a Bafta TV Craft Award and a Telly Award, along with two Broadcast Tech Innovation Award nominations, and noms from the Cinema Audio Society, the Golden Trailer Awards and the Royal Television Society,...
The popular documentary series is the first to give exclusive and intimate access to the greatest racing competition in the world, revealing the true story of the sport – not only the fight to be number 1, but the battle for the heart, soul, and direction of this multi-billion-dollar business.
In Season 4, fans will be taken behind the scenes to witness firsthand how the drivers and teams battle it out for victory in the 2021 Grand Prix.
Academy Award winner James Gay Rees and Paul Martin (Diego Maradona) exec produce the series for Box to Box Films.
In its first three seasons, the show was honored with a Bafta TV Craft Award and a Telly Award, along with two Broadcast Tech Innovation Award nominations, and noms from the Cinema Audio Society, the Golden Trailer Awards and the Royal Television Society,...
- 8/26/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Amy distributor Altitude pre-buys new documentary ‘Maradona’ for the UK, Cinetic to handle Us sales.
Footballing icon Diego Maradona is the subject of new feature documentary Maradona from the team behind Oscar and BAFTA-nominated Amy.
Director Asif Kapadia, producer James Gay-Rees and editor Chris King will reunite on the story of the genius Argentinian beset by personal demons. Production is underway.
The team will be joined on the project by producer Paul Martin (Ronaldo) and will have access to hundreds of hours of never-before-seen footage from Maradona’s personal archive.
Altitude Film Sales will introduce the project to buyers at the Efm with Us sales being handled by Cinetic Media.
UK rights have been acquired by Altitude Film Distribution, who released Amy to £3.76 million in the UK, making it the highest grossing British documentary at the UK box office.
The film is being fully financed by Julian Bird’s Lorton Entertainment, the new financier-distributor...
Footballing icon Diego Maradona is the subject of new feature documentary Maradona from the team behind Oscar and BAFTA-nominated Amy.
Director Asif Kapadia, producer James Gay-Rees and editor Chris King will reunite on the story of the genius Argentinian beset by personal demons. Production is underway.
The team will be joined on the project by producer Paul Martin (Ronaldo) and will have access to hundreds of hours of never-before-seen footage from Maradona’s personal archive.
Altitude Film Sales will introduce the project to buyers at the Efm with Us sales being handled by Cinetic Media.
UK rights have been acquired by Altitude Film Distribution, who released Amy to £3.76 million in the UK, making it the highest grossing British documentary at the UK box office.
The film is being fully financed by Julian Bird’s Lorton Entertainment, the new financier-distributor...
- 1/29/2016
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
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