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Video: Showtime Sports Releases First Look At GOLIATH Episode One
by Michael Major - Jul 13, 2023

In the teaser clip, Chamberlain’s two living sisters, Selina Chamberlain Gross and Barbara Lewis, talk about their parents and childhoods together in West Philadelphia. Selina recalls how her parents, even though they were poor, had a big family and never finished school, were still proud homeowners. Watch the video now!

Wilt Chamberlain Docu-Series GOLIATH Coming to Showtime in July
by Michael Major - Jun 8, 2023

GOLIATH, a three-part documentary series examining the historic life, career and impact of Wilt Chamberlain, one of the greatest, most emulated and most misunderstood athletes of all time. Brash and confident, Chamberlain changed the way the game is played, broke records and racial barriers and challenged the unwritten rules for all athletes.

VIDEO: Watch Showtime's BOYS IN BLUE Documentary
by Michael Major - Jan 4, 2023

BOYS IN BLUE and its first episode’s early, unrestricted release continues the company’s mission to create a more equitable and accessible media industry through inclusive storytelling. The complex relationship between the young, predominately Black high school athletes and their police officer football coaches and mentors. Watch the video now!

Showtime to Premiere BOYS IN BLUE Sports Documentary Film
by Michael Major - Nov 17, 2022

SHOWTIME Sports Documentary Films announced BOYS IN BLUE, a four-part docuseries from Emmy-winning filmmaker Peter Berg (Friday Night Lights, Lone Survivor) that spotlights North Community High School and its football team in North Minneapolis during the 2021 season as the players come of age in the aftermath of the police killing of George Floyd.

Showtime Shares First Look at PASSION PLAY: RUSSELL WESTBROOK Documentary
by Michael Major - Oct 15, 2021

Passion Play: Russell Westbrook is an intensely personal examination of one of the most dynamic and complex figures in professional sports. Watch the new trailer for the documentary now!

VIDEO: SHOWTIME Releases Trailer for PASSION PLAY Documentary
by Michael Major - Sep 30, 2021

Executive produced by Russell Westbrook and Donnell Beverly, Passion Play features rare footage and extensive interviews with Westbrook, his family, former teammates Kevin Love and Nick Collison, and more.

HBO Sports To Present Michael Strahan-Executive Produced Documentary Series THE COST OF WINNING
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 23, 2020

The first two episodes of THE COST OF WINNING debut TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 beginning at 9 p.m. ET/PT, with episodes three and four airing the following evening at the same time. 

VIDEO: Ben Platt and Nina Dobrev Talk Their New Movie RUN THIS TOWN
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 5, 2020

Ben Platt and Nina Dobrev were guests on Thursday, March 5's episode of E!'s Pop of the Morning to talk about their new film 'Run This Town.'

Special Meet The Band Event for AMERICANO! To Be Held at The Phoenix Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2020

Americano! - a groundbreaking new musical - has set a state box office record for an original musical production and is getting rave reviews for its uplifting message of a DREAMer.

VIDEO: See Ben Platt in the Trailer for RUN THIS TOWN
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 23, 2020

Twitter has teamed up with Oscilloscope Laboratories for outreach on Ricky Tollman's feature film debut, “Run This Town,” starring Ben Platt.

BOYS DON'T CRY (THE MUSICAL) to Play 2019 Toronto Fringe Festival
by Julie Musbach - Jun 17, 2019

Award-winning young songwriter Mateo Lewis explores his complicated relationship with gender and toxic masculinity in this semi-autobiographical coming-of-age story, BOYS DON'T CRY.

Damian Lewis to Receive Britannia Award for Excellence in Television
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 27, 2018

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts Los Angeles (BAFTA Los Angeles) is pleased to announce that British actor and producer Damian Lewis will receive the Britannia Award for Excellence in Television at the 2018 British Academy Britannia Awards.

Damian Lewis to Portray Infamous Former Toronto Mayor Rob Ford in Upcoming Thriller RUN THIS TOWN
by Macon Prickett - Apr 10, 2018

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Golden Globe winner Damian Lewis will take on the role of the former infamous mayor of Toronto, Rob Ford, in the upcoming thriller Run This Town, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Ford, who died in 2016, was elected as Toronto's mayor in 2010 but was ultimately stripped of his official powers in 2013 due to drug use and ongoing scandals.

Trajal Harrell's HOOCHIE KOOCHIE Performance Exhibition Set for Barbican Art Gallery
by BWW News Desk - Jul 20, 2017

This summer, Barbican Art Gallery presents the first ever performance exhibition of the New York- based choreographer and dancer Trajal Harrell. Following a two-year residency at The Museum of Modern Art, New York (2014 - 2016), this ambitious project stages over 14 of Harrell's performances including one of the earliest works he created in 1999, right through to now in a changing, daily programme of live performances.

Trajal Harrell's HOOCHIE KOOCHIE Performance Exhibition Set for Barbican Art Gallery
by BWW News Desk - Jul 12, 2017

This summer, Barbican Art Gallery presents the first ever performance exhibition of the New York- based choreographer and dancer Trajal Harrell. Following a two-year residency at The Museum of Modern Art, New York (2014 - 2016), this ambitious project stages over 14 of Harrell's performances including one of the earliest works he created in 1999, right through to now in a changing, daily programme of live performances.

Photo Flash: Music and Magic Combine in JAY & SHILO'S SIBLING REVELRY
by Julie Musbach - Jul 5, 2017

Imagine if the creatures from NARNIA found themselves in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA... Sibling Revelry is a fun, musical romp for the whole family revolving around siblings Jay and Shilo; two kids who live in a theatre populated by magical and musical creatures. Drawing on their creativity, the brother and sister duo use their strengths to help their friend Tallulah the fairy find her bravery and take centre stage.

WXN Hosts Best-Selling Author Robyn Doolittle in Toronto, 3/31
by Christina Mancuso - Mar 22, 2016

TORONTO, ON - WXN announces Robyn Doolittle, author of Crazy Town: The Rob Ford Story, will be taking the podium at their upcoming Speaker Series breakfast event at the Ritz-Carlton in Toronto on March 31.

NEWFOUNDLAND MARY World Premiere Launches Tour in Toronto Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2015

NEWFOUNDLAND MARY will launch a seven week tour with a public performance tonight, October 1st at the George Ignatieff Theatre at 8 PM. For this performance all seniors 65 and over will be admitted for free.

NEWFOUNDLAND MARY World Premiere Launches Tour in Toronto This October
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2015

NEWFOUNDLAND MARY will launch a seven week tour with a public performance October 1st at the George Ignatieff Theatre at 8 PM. For this performance all seniors 65 and over will be admitted for free.

Mitchell Jarvis Brings 'JACQUES BREL' Solo Show to Rockwood Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2015

Mitchell Jarvis brings his solo performance of Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living Everywhere to the Lower East Side tonight, May 26, 2015. Doors at 6:30 PM, show at 7 PM at Rockwood Music Hall Stage 3.