Today, Prime Video greenlit four new sports documentaries, including a four-part documentary on NASCAR icon Dale Earnhardt Sr., a four-part series chronicling the history of the Madden video game franchise, an anthology series about the most epic Game 7s throughout sports history, and a true-crime documentary about ChiefsAholic, the notorious Kansas City Chiefs superfan and serial bank robber.
Prime Video also announced the renewal of the Emmy-nominated docu-follow series Coach Prime for a third season. For the upcoming season, Coach Prime will once again transport fans inside the locker room and onto the field of Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders’ University of Colorado Boulder (Cu Boulder) football program.
Coach Prime is executive produced by Smac Entertainment’s Constance Schwartz-Morini, Michael Strahan, FredAnthony Smith, and Jamie Elias. Micah Brown also serves as executive producer and showrunner. Coach Prime is produced by Smac Productions, a division of Smac Entertainment, for Prime Video Sports.
Prime Video also announced the renewal of the Emmy-nominated docu-follow series Coach Prime for a third season. For the upcoming season, Coach Prime will once again transport fans inside the locker room and onto the field of Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders’ University of Colorado Boulder (Cu Boulder) football program.
Coach Prime is executive produced by Smac Entertainment’s Constance Schwartz-Morini, Michael Strahan, FredAnthony Smith, and Jamie Elias. Micah Brown also serves as executive producer and showrunner. Coach Prime is produced by Smac Productions, a division of Smac Entertainment, for Prime Video Sports.
- 5/14/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Amazon is diving headfirst into the world of sports documentaries with four new projects on its streaming slate, including one on Dale Earnhardt Sr. and another about a Kansas City Chiefs super fan that will cross over int0 true crime as well.
The company announced all four projects during its Upfront presentation on Tuesday.
The documentaries are as follows:
A four-part documentary on NASCAR icon Dale Earnhardt Sr.; a four-part series chronicling the history of the Madden video game franchise; an anthology series about the most epic Game 7s throughout sports history; and a true-crime documentary about ChiefsAholic, the notorious Kansas City Chiefs superfan and serial bank robber.
More details about each are below.
Untitled Earnhardt Documentary
The history of the Earnhardt family is the history of NASCAR—you can’t tell the story of one without the other—and at the center of the Earnhardt family was Dale Earnhardt Sr.
The company announced all four projects during its Upfront presentation on Tuesday.
The documentaries are as follows:
A four-part documentary on NASCAR icon Dale Earnhardt Sr.; a four-part series chronicling the history of the Madden video game franchise; an anthology series about the most epic Game 7s throughout sports history; and a true-crime documentary about ChiefsAholic, the notorious Kansas City Chiefs superfan and serial bank robber.
More details about each are below.
Untitled Earnhardt Documentary
The history of the Earnhardt family is the history of NASCAR—you can’t tell the story of one without the other—and at the center of the Earnhardt family was Dale Earnhardt Sr.
- 5/14/2024
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is changing vehicles.
The legendary racer will leave NBC Sports’ NASCAR team, where he has held forth as a color commentator since 2018, in favor of lending his expertise to both Warner Bros. Discovery and Amazon. The two companies struck new pacts with the racing league last year in agreements that spread NASCAR properties around the media landscape. NASCAR remains with both its current rightsholders, NBC and Fox.
At Warner, Earnhardt will serve as an on-air commentator for TNT Sports’ exclusive coverage of five NASCAR Cup Series races each Summer, airing in consecutive weeks on TNT and the B/R Sports Add-On on Max. He will also contribute to a new Bleacher Report series distributed across the outlet’s social and digital platforms. The new series, co-produced with Earnhardt’s Dirty Mo Media, will have him interview special guests while driving each of TNT’s five NASCAR...
The legendary racer will leave NBC Sports’ NASCAR team, where he has held forth as a color commentator since 2018, in favor of lending his expertise to both Warner Bros. Discovery and Amazon. The two companies struck new pacts with the racing league last year in agreements that spread NASCAR properties around the media landscape. NASCAR remains with both its current rightsholders, NBC and Fox.
At Warner, Earnhardt will serve as an on-air commentator for TNT Sports’ exclusive coverage of five NASCAR Cup Series races each Summer, airing in consecutive weeks on TNT and the B/R Sports Add-On on Max. He will also contribute to a new Bleacher Report series distributed across the outlet’s social and digital platforms. The new series, co-produced with Earnhardt’s Dirty Mo Media, will have him interview special guests while driving each of TNT’s five NASCAR...
- 5/7/2024
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
The NASCAR Xfinity Series playoffs kick off with the Food City 300 as 12 drivers fight to make the round of 8. While many eyes will be on the racers who are still in championship contention, others won’t be able to look away from Dale Earnhardt Jr., who will make his first Bristol appearance since 2017. This may be Jr.’s final race under the lights, which makes it all the more special. You can watch all the action this Friday, Sept. 15 at 7:30 p.m. Et on USA Network. Watch with a 5-Day Free Trial of Directv Stream.
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- 9/15/2023
- by Jeff Kotuby
- The Streamable
It’s nearly playoff season in NASCAR, which means some of the top racing of the entire year is going on right now. This weekend, NASCAR will present both a Cup Series and an Xfinity Series race live from Michigan International Speedway. The Xfinity Series Cabo Wabo 250 takes place Saturday, Aug. 5 at 3:30 p.m. Et on NBC and Peacock, while the Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400 airs Sunday, Aug. 6 at 2:30 p.m. on USA Network and Peacock. See both races with a 5-Day Free Trial of Directv Stream.
How to Watch NASCAR’s Cabo Wabo 250, FireKeepers Casino 400 When: Saturday, Aug. 5 at 3:30 p.m. Et (Xfinity), Sunday, Aug. 6 at 2:30 p.m. Et (Cup) TV: NBC, USA Network, Peacock Stream: Watch with a 5-Day Free Trial of Directv Stream.
Both the Cabo Wabo 250 and the FireKeepers Casion 400 will be available to stream live in their entirety on Peacock.
5-Day Free Trial $74.99 / month directv.
How to Watch NASCAR’s Cabo Wabo 250, FireKeepers Casino 400 When: Saturday, Aug. 5 at 3:30 p.m. Et (Xfinity), Sunday, Aug. 6 at 2:30 p.m. Et (Cup) TV: NBC, USA Network, Peacock Stream: Watch with a 5-Day Free Trial of Directv Stream.
Both the Cabo Wabo 250 and the FireKeepers Casion 400 will be available to stream live in their entirety on Peacock.
5-Day Free Trial $74.99 / month directv.
- 8/5/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Actor and writer Bob Odenkirk is here to help kick off a summer of reading with the SAG-AFTRA Foundation's global children’s literacy program Storyline Online.
Bob Odenkirk reads for the SAG-AFTRA Foundation's children's literacy program Storyline Online
Known for his leading roles in television classics including Better Call Saul, Breaking Bad, and Mr. Show, the actor also carries the title of bestselling author and has been nominated for 11 Screen Actors Guild Awards throughout his illustrious career.
Odenkirk brought his signature deadpan delivery and quick-witted humor to Donna W. Earnhardt’s beloved children’s book Being Frank. Odenkirk selected this story because he felt connected to Frank’s dilemma and believes the book’s message of honesty and kindness is important for not only kids — but adults alike.
Watch the video here.
Being Frank is illustrated by Andrea Castellani and published by Flashlight Press.
Earnhardt’s words and Castellani...
Bob Odenkirk reads for the SAG-AFTRA Foundation's children's literacy program Storyline Online
Known for his leading roles in television classics including Better Call Saul, Breaking Bad, and Mr. Show, the actor also carries the title of bestselling author and has been nominated for 11 Screen Actors Guild Awards throughout his illustrious career.
Odenkirk brought his signature deadpan delivery and quick-witted humor to Donna W. Earnhardt’s beloved children’s book Being Frank. Odenkirk selected this story because he felt connected to Frank’s dilemma and believes the book’s message of honesty and kindness is important for not only kids — but adults alike.
Watch the video here.
Being Frank is illustrated by Andrea Castellani and published by Flashlight Press.
Earnhardt’s words and Castellani...
- 6/13/2023
- Look to the Stars
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