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One thing I like to do at a film festival is go for a run. Maintaining the sense of a bubble at these things can be crucial: once entered, it’s best to remain in its unusual hold or risk forgetting why you’re there in the first place. But find yourself with a loose half-hour or so and it’s nice to get a sense of the surrounding area. For obvious reasons, many of the best festivals take place in locations where the wealthy like to go, meaning: they are usually low on population and easy on the eye, both of which are the casual runner’s dream. Jog a mile inland from the town of Nyon, where the Visions du Réel documentary festival takes place each spring, and you’ll likely end up alone amidst rolling screensaver-ready fields of Swiss farmland. Head the other way and you’ll...

Exclusive: Anas Khalaf and Rana Kazkaz’s Mare Nostrum and The Translator count among the rare fiction works made by Syrian directors tackling the 2011 democracy protests and President Bashar al-Assad’s brutal 14-year campaign to crush them.

The husband-and-wife team’s allegorical short film Mare Nostrum (2020) tapped into the resulting Mediterranean Sea migrant crisis as people fled the conflict, with Ziad Bakri playing a harrowed father who inexplicably throws his young daughter into the sea.

Political thriller The Translator (2020) explored the early days of the revolution and the decades of oppression that preceded it, through the tale of a political refugee living in Australia who returns to Syria in search of his brother after he is arrested by the authorities for protesting.

Khalaf is now in the late stages of development on Beirut and Bekaa Valley-set tennis-themed fiction feature Love-45, which he has been presenting to potential production and sales...

On May 14 of last year, Amazon MGM Studios chief Jennifer Salke took the stage at Pier 36 in New York City, looking to convince advertisers that Amazon was playing to win in Hollywood.

“Welcome to the next hundred years of Amazon MGM Studios,” Salke said to those gathered in the cavernous event space, which also featured piles of cash guarded by besuited security guards to promote Mr. Beast’s Beast Games, and a Road House cabana bar.

What followed was a cavalcade of stars, meant to underscore that Amazon was committed to the business. Will Ferrell, Roger Federer, Jake Gyllenhaal, Aldis Hodge, Alicia Keys, Patton Oswalt, Keke Palmer, Alan Ritchson, Octavia Spencer, Hannah Waddingham and Reese Witherspoon were among those that joined Salke on the stage.

In the entertainment business, of course, commitment is never permanent. Salke successfully sold Amazon’s ambitions to Madison Avenue, but less than a year later Amazon executive Mike Hopkins,...

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Few shoe brands have become as ubiquitous in recent times as On, the Swiss-based footwear maker known for their thick-soled running shoes and statement-making silhouettes. In the past few years alone, the brand has signed Zendaya as a brand ambassador, and outfitted the Swiss national team at the Paris Olympics in 2024.

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Elmo and Roger Federer are teaming up for a new commercial!

The 43-year-old Swiss tennis star and the beloved Sesame Street character starred in On‘s new commercial that aired during the 2025 Super Bowl on Sunday (February 9).

In the spot, Elmo is confused by the letters on Roger‘s On sneakers: “Mr. Federer, why does it say Q and C on your shoes?”

Keep reading to find out more…“That’s an O and N for On,” Roger explains.

“Well, you know, Elmo knows his alphabet, and that’s definitely a ‘Q’ and ‘C,’” Elmo responds and Roger says, “Trust me, Elmo, it’s On.”

Still not convinced, Elmo says, “Elmo loves you, Mr. Roger Federer. Even if you don’t know your alphabet yet.”

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When “Today” starts up Monday morning, NBC executives and producers hope that it will look like any other broadcast of the long-running A.M. show.

Of course, it won’t. Yes, Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin will greet viewers, no doubt, with the top news of the day. Yet while Melvin has been a regular presence on the program, Monday marks his first appearance in the co-anchor role previously held by Hoda Kotb. The expectation is that viewers won’t blink much of an eye.

“People kind of know and expect what we give them every day,” says Melvin, during an interview last week. “We would be silly to tinker with that too much.”

Melvin takes the role while “Today” is enjoying a new bout of momentum. To be sure, traditional audiences for most linear TV programs, including venerable, decades-old morning shows, are in secular decline, but “Today” has shown some interesting vigor.

Ideally, the name of Asif Kapadia should be enough to get you to watch anything. The man has cemented his place when it comes to documentary filmmaking already—mainly due to the trilogy of Senna (2010), Amy (2015), and Diego (2019), all of which should be considered pinnacles of the genre. Kapadia’s last work about tennis legend Roger Federer’s final days was quite weak in comparison, but that’s no reason to not get excited about his latest—especially when he’s making a La Jetee (1962)-inspired futuristic docudrama. That’s new territory for the filmmaker, by the way, and on paper, 2073 does sound like quite the thing. Sadly, though, the final execution is a mess. Never have I ever thought I would have to check my watch while watching something made by Asif Kapadia, but that’s exactly what happened here. Anyway, the point of the article is to give...

Freshly-retired pro tennis star Rafael Nadal is getting Netflix’s documentary treatment.

The streamer and Skydance Sports unveiled plans to develop the docuseries that follow Nadal’s career, which includes 22-time Grand Slam champion trophies and his dramatic final season in 2024. Nadal retired last month at the Davis Cup after 23 years in competitive pro tennis.

Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning director Zach Heinzerling will direct the Nadal docuseries, with David Ellison, Jesse Sisgold, Jason Reed, and Jon Weinbach producing.

“Rafael Nadal stands as one of the most influential and greatest figures in the history of sports. We are excited to present his remarkable story to our members, offering an intimate glimpse into his journey to cement his legacy to become the legend he is today,” Diego Ávalos, Netflix’s vp of content for Spain, Portugal, and the Nordics, said in a statement on Wednesday.

Rival Amazon Prime Video earlier launched a documentary...

After becoming one of the most frequent cover models for Playboy in the late 1980s, Pamela Anderson soon found her footing in showbiz, as her stint on Baywatch made her one of the biggest sex symbols of the ’90s. However, this contributed to the actress being typecast into roles that demanded sex appeal, and in the long run, it took a toll on her.

Pamela Anderson in Baywatch | Credit: Gtg Entertainment

Her situation was aggravated after the scandal involving her then-husband Tommy Lee surfaced, and for a long time, the actress tried to run away from her past, which she finally came to terms with in recent years.

Pamela Anderson Didn’t Want To Be Defined by Her Past Anderson in Pamela, A Love Story | image: Netflix

Apart from being typecast into similar roles following her bombshell image at the time, the actress’ life was turned upside down in the...

Former World No. 1 tennis player Andy Murray is swapping the court for the stage.

The recently retired sport star has readied a UK show title Centre Stage that he will take to theaters in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Hammersmith and, inevitably, Wimbledon. Tickets for the June tour are going on sale on Thursday (November 14).

The show will see him consider what life will be like without tennis for the Scottish sportsman, who won double Olympic gold and three Grand Slams during an era of competition with arguably the game’s greatest three players ever, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djovokic.

Tour is scheduled for four nights in summer 2025 to coincide with the UK grass court season. The first night will be on June 18 show at the SEC Armadillo in Glasgow, followed by Edinburgh’s Playhouse the next evening and then the Eventim Hammersmith Apollo in London on June 21 before ending at...

As 72 years old, Liam Neeson continues to be a force in the world of cheap action thrillers. Every so often, he has a bit of a hit, something that breaks free of the generic formula and continues to prove why the septuagenarian continues to be a force. Absolution is one of those films that turns Neeson’s action proclivities and age into a solid film about looking back on your regrets.

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Directed by Hans Petter Moland from a script by Tony Gayton, Absolution follows Neeson as a drunk, deadbeat father desperately trying to reconnect with his family, who doesn’t want much of anything to do with him. We punch through sustained moments of reflection with a few bursts of action. It’s a strong balance of somber drama and thrills.

Our protagonist is unnamed, simply taking on the moniker of “Thug.” He’s the same type of...

Buckle up for some surprise and confusion as Oscar-nominated star Liam Neeson recently confessed his mad love for none other than Pamela Anderson. Despite previously claiming to be done with dating, Neeson left everyone buzzing, after he claimed to be in love with his The Naked Gun co-star. But hold on, for the revelation got juicier after a netizen found a connection between Anderson and Roger Federer.

Liam Neeson in Schindler’s List | image: Universal Pictures

Well, according to a rare throwback photo shared online, netizens came across a teenage Roger Federer with a poster of Pamela Anderson adorning his bedroom wall. So it seems that while the tennis legend once had his teenage crush on Anderson, Liam Neeson is obvious to find his The Naked Gun co-star irresistible.

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Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal is to retire from the sport after the upcoming Davis Cup Finals.

The 38-year-old star won 22 Grand Slams across a storied career, including a remarkable 14 French Opens on clay, leading commentators to dub him ‘The King of Clay.’ He has also won 36 Masters event and an Olympic Gold, and was considered one of the ‘Big Three, alongside Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic during a golden age for the sport that has lasted two decades.

Nadal announced his retirement through a social media post today, noting his recent injuries that have significantly reduced his playing time had in part led to the decision.

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In the fourth episode of “Starting 5,” the Netflix docuseries tracking the 2023-2024 season of the National Basketball Association through a handful of star players, LeBron James lets off some post-game steam by teasing his wife, Savannah. “Stop!” she says, laughing. “We’re on camera!”

“That’s my camera,” James replies. The subtext is clear: Nothing will make the final cut if he doesn’t want it to.

James’ production company, Uninterrupted, is the primary backer of “Starting 5,” which juxtaposes the guiding light of the Los Angeles Lakers with four colleague-rivals: Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat, Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics, Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Domantas Sabonis of the Sacramento Kings. For the 10-episode season, Uninterrupted partnered with two other outfits associated with public figures: Omaha Productions, the shingle of ex-NFL quarterback Peyton Manning, and Higher Ground, the Hollywood venture of Barack and Michelle Obama.

Challengers took the fashion world by storm with star Zendaya’s tennis-inspired global press tour looks. After scoring the No. 1 title at the domestic box office during opening weekend, the tennis romance is now available to stream on demand at Prime Video.

Directed by Luca Guadagnino, the film stars Zendaya as Tashi, a retired tennis prodigy-turned-coach caught in a love triangle with her tennis champion husband, Art (Mike Faist), and her former lover, Patrick (Josh O’Connor). Prime Video subscribers and Amazon Prime members can stream Challengers exclusively online; the film is also available to buy or rent on digital at Apple TV and other video streaming platforms.

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The 131-minute film features a score by Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor and frequent collaborator Atticus Ross. Loewe creative director Jonathan Anderson served as Challengers‘ costume designer, and Zendaya sported ensembles by the Spanish fashion house and Louis Vuitton,...

Maren Morris unexpectedly filed for divorce from Ryan Hurd last year after five years of marriage. The former couple recently reunited for a special reason. Keep reading for all the details.

Maren Morris Makes Huge Career Move

Maren Morris announced in September 2023 that she was leaving country music after feuding with Jason Aldean’s wife and Morgan Wallen fans. She ultimately backed off the declaration, but the “My Church” singer did go outside her comfort zone with a new career milestone.

E News! caught up with the country singer at the Toronto Film Festival earlier this month. No, she isn’t venturing into acting, though she didn’t completely shut down that possibility for the future. She prefers to stick to songwriting and performing for now.

She wrote and recorded a song for the animated movie The Wild Robot. The Dreamworks movie stars Star Wars icon Mark Hamill, Catherine O’Hara,...

When Imagine Documentaries president Sara Bernstein pitched New York Post gossip columnist Cindy Adams on making a film about her career, even the veteran journalist didn’t understand why Bernstein was interested. “What do you want to make a doc about me for?” Adams asked the “Jim Henson: Idea Man” producer. “Everybody has a documentary. My dentist has a documentary!”

Good line — and she must have a great dentist.

An incomplete list of this year’s celebrity docs includes Simone Biles, Celine Dion, Steve Martin, Roger Federer, Stevie van Zandt, Brian Eno, Frida Kahlo, Devo, Christopher Reeve, Sue Bird, Andrea Bocelli, Elton John, Martha Stewart, John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Paul Anka, Pharrell Williams, and Bruce Springsteen.

The appetite seems nearly endless, but producers say it’s increasingly difficult to find famous people whose lives haven’t flashed before our eyes. Said Bernstein, “The challenge today is, who hasn’t had a documentary?...

As a clip of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce belting the lyrics to The Darkness’ “I Believe in a Thing Called Love” began to go viral, the rock band’s frontman Justin Hawkins took to TikTok to divulge his own experience with the pop star’s music. In a 90-second video Monday, Hawkins described the “extraordinary” hospitality he received while attending the Eras Tour with his daughter and partner.

“There was a man on a golf buggy guiding us in to the main stadium,” Hawkins said. “They put us in a lovely VIP area.

A viral video of pop superstar Taylor Swift and her NFL star boyfriend Travis Kelce singing along to The Darkness’ hit “I Believe in a Thing Called Love” at the US Open men’s tennis final on Sunday (September 8th) has rocketed the 2003 song to No. 1 on the US iTunes Rock Chart.

The clip, which was shared on the official US Open social media accounts (see below), shows the power couple enthusiastically singing the tune as Swift plays air guitar and affectionately places her hands on Kelce’s chest. Swift’s good friend Este Haim of the band Haim is also seen singing along to the song in the row in front of them.

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As it turns out, Swift is a big fan of the Darkness, with the band’s frontman Justin Hawkins revealing in his own TikTok video that he and his daughter were...

Name, image and likeness (Nil) money has changed college athletics forever. Sports fans can see the onset of Nil money from a completely new perspective in the docuseries “The Money Game,” which premieres Tuesday, Sept. 10 on Prime Video. The show’s camera crews were deeply embedded with the Lsu Tigers athletics program, as its athletes set up some of the first Nil deals and experience the consequences and rewards that come along with all of the drama. See the new series exclusively with a 30-Day Free Trial of Amazon Prime Video.

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“The Money Game” follows some of the biggest names in Lsu athletics as Nil money floods into college athletics. The fascinating series will take fans inside the...

The Today Show returns with a new episode on Tuesday, September 3. Kicking off the morning from 7 to 9 a.m., there is a catch up with NBA superstar Stephen Curry and tennis legend Roger Federer. The talented Taraji P. Henson will also join the show to discuss her new film, ‘Fight Night.’ Plus, Rachel […]

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Season 72 Episode 293 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Today” on NBC promises an exciting lineup featuring some well-known personalities. Professional basketball player Steph Curry will be in the spotlight, sharing insights from his remarkable career and what motivates him on and off the court. His presence is sure to bring energy and inspiration, especially for fans of basketball.

Former professional tennis player Roger Federer will also make an appearance. Known for his grace and skill on the tennis court, Federer will discuss his journey in sports and his life after retirement. His experiences and thoughts on the sport are likely to resonate with many viewers, making for an engaging conversation.

Actress Taraji P. Henson is set to join the show as well. With her impressive acting career and powerful roles, Henson will likely share stories from her life in Hollywood. Her perspective on the...

A new survey from Ampere shows that sports documentary releases accounted for one-quarter of all documentary debuts in July.

The rising tide of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris raised many boats. The games were watched by 30.6 million people on NBC, cable channels like USA Network and the Peacock streaming service, but new data from Ampere Analysis shows that other sports-related programming got a big lift thanks to the games. In the run-up to the 2024 Olympics, Ampere measured a big upswing in the release of sports-related documentaries. We’ll break down the numbers, and show you the best places to stream sports docs below!

Key Details: Ampere measured that 103 new sports documentaries were released between May and July 2024. A full 25% of all documentaries released in July were sports-themed. ESPN+ is the best place to stream sports docs on-demand, but there are several other good options available. Sign Up Now $10.99+ / month espnplus.

On August 25, 2024, “60 Minutes” will air a special post-season edition from 7:30 to 8:30 Pm Et/7:00 to 8:00 Pm Pt on CBS. This episode features two updated segments from previous broadcasts.

A Web of Intrigue

The first segment, “A Web of Intrigue,” covers the controversial case of Christopher Ahn, a U.S. Marine veteran accused of breaking into the North Korean embassy in Madrid. Correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi interviews Ahn, who asserts that the 2019 mission aimed to help North Korean workers within the embassy. Ahn discusses the complex legal challenges he faces both in Spain and the U.S., while the FBI has raised concerns about his safety. This segment is a double-length feature, with Draggan Mihailovich and Jacqueline Williams serving as producers.

Novak Djokovic

The second segment focuses on Novak Djokovic, who recently captured a gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics. At 37, Djokovic has achieved a remarkable career milestone with 24 major tennis singles titles,...

The Big Bang Theory featured actor Jim Parsons in the role of Sheldon Cooper, a genius scientist with an undying love for all things pop culture. In the series, Sheldon’s love for movies, comic books, and TV shows across the superhero, sci-fi, and fantasy genres is well-established.

Jim Parsons played the beloved Sheldon Cooper in The Big Bang Theory (Credit: CBS).

The two franchises Sheldon loves the most are Star Trek and Doctor Who. Throughout the series, Sheldon makes several references to these two franchises. However, Parsons himself isn’t a fan of the franchises and admitted the same during an interview. Here is what Parsons had to say about Sheldon’s love for pop culture differing from his own interests.

The Big Bang Theory Star Jim Parsons Hasn’t Watched Star Trek or Doctor Who

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Darnell Appling's surprising role in Challengers was a total coincidence, showcasing his unique voice and style as the umpire. Zendaya's influence helped land Appling the part, leading to a standout performance that impressed the director. Appling's future in acting may be bright after his successful film debut, as he then appeared in a shoe commercial with Zendaya and Roger Federer.

Zendaya's assistant, Darnell Appling, makes a surprise appearance in Challengers, and it was a total coincidence that he got the part. One of the best drama movies of 2024, Challengers is Luca Guadagnino's eighth film and another excellent entry in the director's quickly growing canon of movies. Like many of Guadagnino's films, Challengers is a sexy, titillating, deeply intimate movie. Tennis is the backdrop of a years-spanning love triangle between two friends, Patrick (Josh O'Connor) and Art (Mike Faist), and their lover, friend, coach, and idol, Tashi (Zendaya...

It’s no secret that Kate Middleton has a distinct style and impeccable taste in clothes. Everyone always wants to know what she will wear to Wimbledon each year.

Kate Middleton Stuns Royal Fans With Her Fashionable Ensembles

Since 2011, Kate Middleton has stunned royal fans with her fashionable ensembles. She has attended Wimbledon every year, with the omission of 2013, when she was pregnant with Prince George. Her signature style initially was long, flowing white dresses, and she gradually started wearing vivid colors.

In 2011, the Princess made her first Wimbledon appearance as a royal family member. She opted for a flirty, tennis-inspired sleeveless white Moraiah dress by Temperley London to watch Andy Murray play Richard Gasquet.

White is a simple color, and it can also suggest neutrality. It could signify no favoritism toward a specific team or player at sporting events. Her dress was also very playful and fun. Hence, she...

Andrew Garfield and Tom Hiddleston were in the star-studded gallery near each other as they watched the Wimbledon final between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic. Alcaraz successfully defended his title completing a 6-2, 6-2, 7-6(4) victory on Sunday. He held on to the game till the end, despite the veteran almost making a comeback in the third set.

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Alcaraz won his fourth major title, lifting four Slam trophies at just 21. He accomplished the feat at a younger age than Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer. He is only the second player in the Open Era to win his first four major men’s singles finals.

Andrew Garfield, Tom Hiddleston, and Pierce Brosnan Watch As Carlos Alcaraz Defeats Novak Djokovic Andrew Garfield in The Amazing Spider-Man | Sony Pictures (left), Tom Hiddleston in Thor: Ragnarok...

Who wants a rematch? That’s what the 2024 Men’s Wimbledon Championship Final will serve up when defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz takes on Novak Djokovic on Sunday, July 14 at 9 a.m. Et on ESPN and ESPN+. For Djokovic, a win would mean more than just sweet revenge – it would give him eight Gentlemen’s Wimbledon titles, tying him with Roger Federer for first on that list. For Alcaraz, it would add a fourth grand slam championship to his impressive resume, as the 21-year-old won the 2024 French Open in June. Don’t miss the thrilling final to the 2024 Men’s Wimbledon Tournament with a 5-Day Free Trial of Directv Stream.

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There is little doubt that Serena Williams is one of the greatest champions — if not the greatest champion — in the history of tennis. But despite being in the public eye since 1995, there is still so much left to know about Serena’s life and career. In the new docuseries “In the Arena: Serena Williams,” premiering on ESPN+ on Wednesday, July 10, viewers will be taken inside some of Serena’s most important moments on and off the court. Don’t miss a single second of this must-see series with a Subscription to ESPN+.

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Serena Williams has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles and is the only player ever to accomplish a career golden slam in both singles and doubles. There...

“The best thing that happened to my career was coming up behind my sister.”

So says Serena Williams at the start of a new trailer for ESPN’s new docuseries, In the Arena: Serena Williams presented by Morgan Stanley. The network dropped a teaser today along with descriptions of the eight episodes that promise “an unprecedented look at the life and career” of the now-retired tennis legend who dominated the game for more than two decades alongside sister Venus Williams. The news comes just a few weeks after the world premiere of the first two episodes at Tribeca Festival in New York.

“My dad, he got my sister out there, and then he started to say I was going to be better. I looked different. I played different. I was more emotional. I had muscle. I was something no one had ever seen before,” Serena continues in the clip. Her sister,...

Steven Spielberg is diving back into the world of “Jaws” for an upcoming National Geographic documentary.

Spielberg, who helmed the iconic 1975 film adaptation of Peter Benchley’s bestselling book, will produce documentary “Jaws @ 50” (working title) through his Amblin Documentaries banner. The film celebrates the 50th anniversary of the book; the feature “Jaws” recently marked its 49th anniversary on June 18, 2024.

Nedland Media’s Laurent Bouzereau will direct the documentary that includes footage and photography from the Benchley and Spielberg archives, plus all-new interviews from the worlds of film, literature, pop culture, and ocean conservation.

Author Benchley’s legacy further lives on with ocean conservation and marine policy advocate Wendy Benchley, who will be featured in the film along with branding and communications specialist Laura A. Bowling.

“Jaws” changed the theatrical blockbusters forever, and also inspired various spinoffs including a Broadway play. The behind-the-scenes stories of the book’s writing and the...

Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief of “Vogue” since 1988, opened up about her motivations, her love of theatre, playing tennis with Roger Federer, the collection she keeps at her Long Island home, and more during a new episode of SiriusXM’s exclusive show “This Life of Mine with James Corden.”

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“I have no gifts, James,” Anna said of what drives her. “I don’t sing. I can’t dance. I don’t write very well. I certainly can’t take a picture. I can’t make a dress. What I try to do is use my platform to help others.”

She continued, “But I admire others so much, and I want to do the best that I can to help show the world how good they are. That’s really what motivates me, I think, is admiration for others who...

Federer's retirement decision was a deeply personal crisis that marked the end of his iconic career. The process around Federer's retirement announcement was a meticulously planned effort with massive coordination. Roger Federer's love for tennis remains undimmed, showing his continued passion and desire to remain involved.

Amazon Prime Video's 2024 sports documentary, Federer: Twelve Final Days, illuminates the end of one of the most incredible careers in tennis history, and in so doing reveals some fascinating details about its subject sporting icon, Roger Federer. As explained in the movie, Federer is a 20-time major championship winner who remained at the summit of the global game for over two decades. However, despite being one of the most recognizable faces in any field, it's clear from the footage that even Roger Federer has his secrets.

Unlike many documentaries, Federer: Twelve Final Days is not a complete chronological overview of Federer's impressive professional achievements.

Federer: Twelve Final Days offers an emotional look at Roger Federer's retirement, focusing on his iconic career and inner circle. The documentary highlights Federer's 20 Grand Slam titles and record-breaking Wimbledon wins, including his last match at the Laver Cup. Federer's retirement was due to a knee injury that required surgery, ending his hopes of returning for the 2022 Wimbledon championship.

Amazon Prime Video's new sports documentary, Federer: Twelve Final Days, delves into the Wimbledon champions final days before he officially retired. The documentary uses behind-the-scenes footage to portray how one of the greatest tennis players and his inner circle and fans handled his retirement news. According to some reviews of Federer: Twelve Final Days, the Asif Kapadia-directed documentary is more of a sentimental tribute to the legendary tennis player than it is about answering hard-hitting questions, yet it does undeniably explore some of the most impressive aspects of his career.

Federer retired at the end of 2022 with an impressive career, including 20 major men's singles titles and 103 Atp titles. Roger Federer's net worth in 2024 is estimated at $550 million, with endorsements accounting for a large portion of his earnings. Despite earning over $130 million in prize money throughout his career, Federer ranks third among tennis players for tournament earnings.

The last days of Roger Federers career as a professional tennis player are immortalized in Amazon Prime Videos Federer: Twelve Final Days, with the documentary not touching upon the financial aspects of his retirement heres what Roger Federers net worth amounts to in 2024. Among the Big Four of tennis, named as such because they dominated the first positions of the Atp singles rankings in the 21st centurys first quarter, Roger Federer was the first to retire at the end of 2022. His wins include 20 major mens singles titles and a total of 103 Atp titles in his career.

After last week saw the return of larger-than-life series like “The Boys” and “House of the Dragon,” this week is all about real life, and by that I mean the new releases worth watching are all of the non-fiction variety. If that’s not for you, there are new episodes of the aforementioned shows to watch. But if you’re curious about the world, there is quite the buffet awaiting you, beginning with Amazon’s “Federer: Twelve Final Days.”

Now, it can be argued that one of the greatest athletes of all time (and perhaps the greatest men’s tennis player in history) deserved a longer farewell tour and accompanying documentary, but it’s too late for that. The film, which clocks in at 87 minutes and is now streaming on Prime Video, traces the days leading up to Roger Federer’s retirement in 2022 at the Laver Cup, where he and rival-slash-close friend,...

Challengers is a gripping romantic sports drama led by Zendaya, with sizzling chemistry and suspense. Directed by Luca Guadagnino and penned by Justin Kuritzkes, Challengers is one of the best drama movies of 2024. Federer: Twelve Final Days offers an intimate look into Roger Federer's farewell, perfect for his ardent fans awaiting Challengers to hit streaming.

Amazon Prime Video just released the ideal movie to watch while eagerly awaiting the streaming release of Challengers. The 2024 romantic sports drama was a huge critical and commercial success, captivating audiences with its compelling narrative and performances. The Challengers cast, led by Zendaya, had sizzling chemistry, creating an excellent combination of suspense and sexual tension. Directed by Luca Guadagnino and penned by Justin Kuritzkes, the film is one of the best drama movies of 2024. Challengers follows Tashi Duncan (Zendaya), a former tennis champion whose career is cut short by an injury, leading her to become a coach.

A Roger Federer documentary directed by Asif Kapadia seems like something that can’t go wrong in any way. Federer: Twelve Final Days centers upon the climax of the tennis legend’s career. Kapadia co-directs it, along with video producer Joe Sabia. In this very personal documentary, the camera follows Federer right from the moment when he’s about to officially call it a day, to his final professional match in the Laver Cup. Kapadia is a master when it comes to sports documentaries, but this one doesn’t quite pack the punch of “Sena” or “Diego Maradona.” But it’s still very much watchable, thanks to the man himself. Let’s take a closer look at it.

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In his classic 1994 essay “How Tracy Austin Broke My Heart,” David Foster Wallace pondered why so many athlete memoirs — and tennis player memoirs in particular — fail to provide sports fans with what they really want to know. What does it feel like to fail in front of millions of people? How does a human being handle such intense pressure? What actually goes through one’s mind in those do-or-die moments where the difference between eternal glory and lifelong disappointment is one tiny miscalculation or half-second’s hesitation? Maybe, Wallace eventually concludes, the answer to that last question is “nothing much at all,” and “the real secret behind top athletes’ genius may be as esoteric and obvious and dull and profound as silence itself.”

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The last two years have seen the inexorable winding up of an era in men’s tennis that we will likely never see again. Dominated by the ‘Big Three’ of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic (Four with Britain’s Andy Murray), sheer charisma and distinct personalities brought a gladiatorial edge that transcended the sport. And as we watched them grow from callow boys, to men, to husbands/fathers — while seemingly rarely missing a shot — fans grew to love them with a quite unprecedented passion, perhaps none more so than Swiss superstar Federer.

Federer: Twelve Final Days is the latest documentary from Asif Kapadia — here co-directing with 73 Questions host/creator Joe Sabia, for Amazon Studios — who did such magnificent work in unpicking the tragic deaths of Formula 1’s Ayrton Senna and singer/songwriter Amy Winehouse. Here the pair detail the last 12 days of Federer’s storied career — 24-plus years as a pro,...

Asif Kapadia has co-directed 12 Final Days with Joe Sabia, a highly-anticipated look at tennis legend Roger Federer’s retirement.

A great piece has popped up at Variety, charting the behind the scenes story of how acclaimed documentary maker Asif Kapadia became involved with the soon to release 12 Final Days. Kapadia is no stranger to making brilliant documentaries focused upon the careers and lives of sporting legends (see Senna and Diego Maradona) but as the piece explains, he came onto this project when Sabia was already deep into post-production.

The film releases next week on Amazon Prime Video here in the UK and given Federer’s enduring popularity as a tennis icon, we’d imagine that there’ll be no shortage of viewers waiting to see it. Given that Luca Guadagnino’s brilliant tennis drama, Challengers is now available to watch at home as well, might we humbly recommend what might...

Producer Joe Sabia first encountered tennis legend Roger Federer in 2019 for Vogue’s “73 Questions” series. Sabia enjoyed the interview and kept in touch with his team. Three years later, as Federer looked to retire from the sport as a professional player, Sabia was brought into his offices. Federer was planning to officially announce the news via his Instagram page with an audio message accompanying the post. His team pondered if Federer’s retirement should be filmed.

But Sabia responded, “Yes,” believing “it’d be a mistake not to.’”

As conversations went back and forth, the idea was that the video would be stripped back, private, under the radar, and like Federer himself, effortless. So, Sabia used two cameras, and the idea was to shoot an 8 to 12-minute film. “If Roger doesn’t want anyone to see it, I’m completely fine doing this, knowing that it’s going to be just for friends and family,...

Designed for die-hard Federer fans, this emotional documentary lacks suspense or depth for a wide audience craving more substance. Focusing on Federer's retirement, the film misses the opportunity for genuine drama or controversy, opting instead for a sentimental eulogy. While Federer's final moments on court are poignant, the documentary's lack of unscripted jeopardy makes it a flat tribute to an iconic career.

It's often said that familiarity breeds contempt. However, in the case of the hagiographic documentary, Federer: Twelve Final Days, it seems like the reverse is true. A movie made for uber-fans of the legendary Swiss tennis maestro, the film offers some emotional catharsis and interesting insight into the athlete and his inner circle. For everyone else, however, the earnest yet lightweight documentary will leave them yearning for something with a bit more bite.

Federer: Twelve Final Days (2024)

DirectorJoe Sabia, Asif KapadiaRelease DateJune 20, 2024CastRafael Nadal, Andy Murray, Roger Federer,...

When it comes to the Big Three who have dominated men’s tennis for the past two decades, I’ve always favored Roger Federer over rivals Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. Federer’s game had a multi-surface brilliance and beauty that rarely got obscured by anything extraneous — off-court drama, on-court excesses. You could marvel at the reliable wizardry of a Federer performance and just assume that, in his utterly wholesome boringness, he wouldn’t let you down as a person either.

And that’s the furthest thing from an insult. Roger Federer always presented as a completely decent person and a miraculous tennis player.

So when I call Asif Kapadia and Joe Sabia’s Federer: Twelve Final Days, a new documentary premiering at Tribeca ahead of its Amazon airing, comfortably dull, that’s another way of saying that it’s probably precisely the documentary that Federer would have wanted made about himself.

Asif Kapadia co-directs backstage access to a tennis great’s final games that includes much crying but too few questions

The tears of Roger Federer, along with the tears of Rafael Nadal and even the tears of Novak Djokovic, are what finally give some point to what is otherwise a pretty bland, officially sanctioned corporate promo for the Federer brand. This documentary for Amazon Prime – co-directed by Asif Kapadia and video content producer Joe Sabia – has behind-the-scenes access, following the final 12 days in the top-flight tennis career of the legendary champion, from his announcement of retirement in 2022 to his emotional curtain-call appearance at the Laver Cup in London, named after Rod Laver, the starry new Europe-versus-the World team tournament that Federer has done so much to develop.

Federer was bowing out with style like the class act he’s always been and as legends such as Björn Borg, John McEnroe,...

Amazon continues to push into the world of tennis.

With the debut of its Roger Federer doc, Twelve Final Days, coming this month, the retailer-streamer has ordered a new installment of the Top Class franchise that will explore the world of junior tennis.

Uninterrupted’s Top Class Tennis will follow four junior tennis players as they make their way to the Orange Bowl, a competition that could make our break their careers as tennis pros. The four-episode series counts 2017 U.S. Open champion Sloane Stephens among its exec producers.

The series hails from Uninterrupted and LeBron James and Maverick Carter’s SpringHill Co., with Jamal Henderson, Philip Byron, Wendy Goldberg and showrunner Nikki Spetseris also exec producing.

“Uninterrupted is thrilled for the opportunity to expand our Top Class franchise after documenting the Sierra Canyon men’s basketball team for four seasons,” said Byron, head of unscripted and documentaries at SpringHill.