CATCHING LIGHTNING Mixed Martial Arts Documentary to Premiere on Showtime
by Michael Major - Mar 7, 2023
Directed by two-time Emmy Award winner Pat Kondelis (OUTCRY, DISGRACED), CATCHING LIGHTNING tells the surreal tale of Great Britain’s Securitas Depot robbery in 2006, in which nearly £53 million in cash (more than $92 million USD at the time) was stolen, with new interviews, striking revelations and never-before-heard aspects of the heist.
CAGEFIGHTER Comes to Crackle April 1st
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 17, 2021
Cagefighter is distributed in the U.S. by Screen Media, a Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment company and the supplier of exclusive and original content to Crackle Plus.
AFTER THE MURDER OF ALBERT LIMA Acquired by Screen Media as a Crackle Original
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 16, 2020
Screen Media, a Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (Nasdaq: CSSE) company, announced today the acquisition of all US AVOD rights to the true-crime documentary thriller AFTER THE MURDER OF ALBERT LIMA, from director and producer Aengus James (American Harmony, Scandalous.) The film will be released as a Crackle Original in the first quarter of 2021.
30 for 30 Documentary on UFC Legends Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz Marks the Series' First to Cover the Sport of MMA
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 8, 2019
The next documentary from ESPN Films' Peabody and Emmy award-winning 30 for 30 series, “Chuck & Tito,” will chronicle the hot and cold relationship between MMA fighters Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz—from the very start of the UFC, through its rise in popularity, to present day. The film will air Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN and will join the 30 for 30 library on ESPN+ on October 18, the same day as UFC Fight Night: Reyes vs. Weidman on ESPN2.
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for UFC 25 YEARS IN SHORT
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 23, 2018
UFC®, the world's premier mixed martial arts organization, today announced details of a 25-part documentary series that will debut in September to celebrate the company's silver anniversary. Entitled UFC 25 Years in Short, the compilation of short films will present 25 captivating UFC stories, one for each year of the promotion's existence, which will examine UFC's amazing evolution, fascinating characters, and lasting influence.
Cinedigm and JungoTV add Karate Combat Content to COMBAT GO Programming Lineup
by Macon Prickett - May 3, 2018
Cinedigm (NASDAQ; CIDM), JungoTV and Karate Combat announced a distribution deal today, putting the new professional martial arts league's content on COMBAT GO, the freshly-launched global martial arts digital-first network. With this deal, Karate Combat's landmark league takes karate into the mainstream with action-packed, full contact rules and a patented fighting pit that provides dynamic cinematic views.
Tony Winner Marissa Jaret Winokur Wins CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER
by Macon Prickett - Feb 26, 2018
According to Entertainment Weekly, Broadway's Marissa Jaret Winokur was crowned the winner of CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER on last nights finale episode. Winokur was awarded the grand prize of $250,000, with reality star Ross Matthews in second place winning $50,000.
CBS Announces Celebrity Cast For BIG BROTHER: CELEBRITY EDITION!
by Tori Hartshorn - Jan 29, 2018
CBS has announced the 11 Celebrity Houseguests who will star in the first-ever Celebrity edition of BIG BROTHER in the U.S. This season's accomplished cast includes an NBA champion, a UFC legend, a Tony Award-winning actress, a chart-topping musician, a model, a television personality and a TV host, among others. BIG BROTHER: CELEBRITY EDITION launches with a three-night premiere event airing Wednesday, Feb. 7 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT), Thursday, Feb. 8 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) and a two-hour live eviction show on Friday, Feb. 9 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network. Julie Chen returns as the host of the hit series.
Marissa Jaret Winokur Among Cast of New Season of Celebrity Big Brother
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2018
Broadway's Marissa Jaret Winokur will be joining the cast of Celebrity Big Brother next season, according to Entertainment Weekly. Winokur won the 2003 Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical, Drama Desk Award, Theatre World Award, and Outer Critics Circle Award for her performance as Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray. She had previously appeared on Broadway as Jan in the revival of Grease. She reprised the role of Tracy Turnblad in the Hollywood Bowl production of Hairspray, which ran from August 5-7, 2011.
Photo Flash: Broadway's 'Rafiki' Tshidi Manye Kicks Off LION KING Sing-Along in L.A.
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 6, 2017
In celebration of the upcoming THE LION KING in-home release, a special sing along screening hosted by The Walt Disney Studios and Fandango took place at the famed outdoor venue. The evening kicked off with a special musical performance by the sensational Tshidi Manye, who currently stars as Rafiki in the long-running Broadway production of THE LION KING.
Scores of Celebrities Bet Big to Beat Cancer
by A.A. Cristi - May 31, 2017
Dozens of stars from TV, sports, music and film will ante up and bet big to support talented young cancer researchers and change the future of cancer at Tower Cancer Research Foundation's (Tower) 4th Annual Ante Up for a Cancer Free Generation Poker Tournament and Casino Night on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at the Sofitel Hotel, Riviera 31, 8555 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048. Red carpet arrivals begin at 6:00 PM PST.
Jackie Cruz, Tony Hawk, Jennie Garth, Chuck Liddell and Tyler Posey Face Off in Exciting New Poker Event
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 7, 2016
Poker Central®, your ultimate source for exciting 24/7 Poker® content, today announced its new celebrity poker event. The “Poker Central Charity Shootout” features Hollywood celebrities battling it out on the felt for their favorite charities, and later against poker professionals. Jackie Cruz, Tony Hawk, Jennie Garth, Chuck Liddell and Tyler Posey play for a chance to win money for their favorite charity, with the chance to win as much as $40,000!
A&E to Present One-Hour Special CRISS ANGEL TRICK'D UP, Today
by BWW
News Desk - Oct 12, 2016
Criss Angel and 'The Supernaturalists,' his hand-picked crew of the world's best illusionists, hit the road to shock unsuspecting bystanders and astonish celebrity guests. CRISS ANGEL TRICK'D UP premieres Today, October 12 at 9PM ET/PT on A&E.
A&E to Present One-Hour Special CRISS ANGEL TRICK'D UP, 10/12
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 23, 2016
Criss Angel and 'The Supernaturalists,' his hand-picked crew of the world's best illusionists, hit the road to shock unsuspecting bystanders and astonish celebrity guests. CRISS ANGEL TRICK'D UP premieres Wednesday, October 12 at 9PM ET/PT on A&E.