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A decade into running Propagate Content, TV producer Ben Silverman, who has been behind hits like “The Office” and “Jane the Virgin,” is keenly aware of executives’ aversion to risks when greenlighting new projects, especially after his two-year stint as NBC’s co-chairman.

“There’s just so much fear among so many executives about taking risk and doing anything that just doesn’t have a massive star or a massive IP,” Silverman told TheWrap for this week’s Office with a View. “Talent is still just such a big driver of so much of what is selling, and then, as as always, high quality writers on the scripted side and high quality IP (intellectual property) on the non-scripted side.”

While Propagate is armed with big stars and strong IP across its upcoming series, including Peacock’s spinoff of “The Office” and Owen Wilson-led golf series “Stick,” Silverman noted the...

Quick ViewWhat is the Christy Martin biopic about?Sweeney’s transformation from glam to gritA stellar lineup of cast and crew and a possible release date of the biopic

A long way from high school, Sydney Sweeney is stepping into the boxing ring with her upcoming biopic, portraying American boxer Chisty Martin. Her transformation is sure to leave the audience dazed. The actor who is famous for her portrayal in Euphoria, The White Lotus, Anyone But You, Madam Web, and Immaculate, is set to play the role of the legendary boxer in a biopic.

Sydney Sweeney in Euphoria | Credit: HBO

Martin often hailed as the Coal Miner’s Daughter, has carved her name in boxing history. She has broken all gender stereotypes that are associated with the sport. The actor has shared her first look on social media, leaving fans in awe. As her transformation is making headlines, fans are...

Netflix is adding over a dozen new titles to its inventory this week. From new seasons of current hits to topnotch sleeper movies, you can find something for everyone this week on your favorite streaming service.

No, there isn't anything coming this week that's likely to have the same impact as the number one show, Adolescence. By the way, it's every bit as good as the critics say it is. Okay, maybe one show will. But it really isn't likely that anything debuting this week will knock The Electric State out of its top spot among movies. I believe the critics are just as wrong about the sci-fi movie as they are right about the top-ranked drama.

But that's a discussion - or diatribe - for another time. For now, let's delve into the various worlds of zombies, hip-hop, reality shows, and comedy coming up this week. No, that's not all one show,...

Do you sin? Do you lie? The dead know the truth. And they are coming for you – big time.

The biggest nightmare of 2025 is coming!

“Untold” premieres on 30 April, starring Philippines’ A-lister Jodi Sta. Maria as Vivian Vera, an award-winning journalist whose dark past distorting truth and ruining lives comes back to haunt her. Delving into the terrifying consequences of misinformation, the core question is “Can you be an honest reporter in this day and age?”

Untold exclusively in cinemas on April 30! Starring Asia’s Best Actress Jodi Sta. Maria, alongside Joem Bascon, Juan Karlos, Gloria Diaz, Mylene Dizon, Kaori Oinuma, Sarah Edwards, and Lianne Valentin.

Directed by multi-awarded filmmaker Derick Cabrido, from the home of big Filipino horror movies, Regal Entertainment Inc.

Exclusive: Propagate Content has promoted four across key divisions.

Jack Katkavich has been promoted to Head of Sports Programming and Nonfiction, with Grant McCall being promoted to Director of Scripted Development and Partnerships. Noah Nusinow will continue in his current role as Head of Finance, while adding oversight of Corporate Development and M&a to his responsibilities, with Belle Raymundo elevating to Vice President, Finance & Accounting.

A pivotal member of the unscripted and documentary development teams since joining Propagate in 2018, Katkavich now reports directly to Co-CEO Howard T. Owens and continue to oversee a diverse slate of sports programming, including projects in production with Amazon Sports, History Channel, Netflix, Apple, and Discovery ID. Already, he’s worked on the Netflix sports franchise Untold, which is set to release its fourth volume later this year, as well as the Emmy-nominated sports documentary Lfg (HBO Max), Jackie Robinson: Get to the Bag (Fox Sports), and God. Family. Football.

The marriage of Fulwell 73 and SpringHill Co. is complete.

Fulwell Entertainment is the name of the overarching banner led by the Fulwell 73 partners – Ben Winston, Leo Pearlman, James Corden, Ben Turner and Gabe Turner — and Springhill’s Maverick Carter and LeBron James. Jesse Collins Entertainment is also under the umbrella; in 2022, Fulwell invested in the company led by the prolific TV event producer, who has juggled Oscar, Emmy, Grammy, BET Awards and a string of Super Bowl Halftime shows, including 2024’s outing with Usher and 2023’s memorable aerial stunt with Rihanna.

Ben Winston and Maverick Carter

Fulwell and SpringHill reached an agreement to join forces in a merger of equals in November. No money changed hands, but both sides brought in investment into to rev up the enlarged firm. A representative for Fulwell declined to comment on the deal closing.

The new partners previously named Carter and Pearlman as co-CEOs.

We expect to see the a lot of announcements, clips, images, and other goodies from the Netflix streaming service today, and the action begins with the unveiling of the streamer’s 2025 TV slate – which is previewed in the fun “You’re Not Ready” trailer embedded above. In this trailer, a Netflix subscriber finds herself taking a journey through some of the many TV shows coming to the streamer this year, including Squid Game season 3, Wednesday season 2, the Cobra Kai finale, The Witcher season 4, and Stranger Things season 5. Don’t expect to see much in the way of show footage in the trailer; this is just about the subscriber’s adventure. Netflix had the actress who stars in the ad do a lot of stuff for this 3 minute promo, but unfortunately they didn’t reveal her name, so I can’t credit her for her work.

The trailer ends with a...

Netflix just debuted their massive TV series plans for 2025, including confirmed release dates for some of their hit shows including Squid Game season 3, Ginny & Georgia season 3, and more.

The streamer also confirmed that Emily in Paris, The Diplomat, Wednesday, Stranger Things, The Witcher, My Life with the Walter Boys, and moreamong other titles, will be released this year.

We’ve gathered up the full list of confirmed release dates so far for you to see here.

Keep reading to find out more…

Scroll down to see the release dates for all of Netflix’s TV shows being released in 2025, so far…

February

Apple Cider Vinegar – February 6

Sweet Magnolias S4 – February 6

Surviving Black Hawk Down – February 10

Cobra Kai S6 (Part 3) – February 13

Love is Blind S8 – February 14

American Murder: Gabby Petito – February 17

Court of Gold – February 18

Zero Day – February 20

The SAG Awards – February 23

Full Swing S3 – February 25

Running Point – February 27

March

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Netflix has quite a large slate of new and returning series coming in 2025. The slate was previewed Wednesday at the streamer’s annual Next on Netflix event in Los Angeles, which was also streamed across the globe.

Some of the most anticipated projects include Stranger Things 5 and Wednesday Season 2, neither of which have premiere dates just yet. So far, Netflix has revealed a huge slate for February, as well as a smattering of series that are expected through August, but a large portion of the series the streamer says we’ll see this year haven’t been confirmed for a specific date yet.

Of the dates that were revealed, perhaps the biggest surprise is that the third and final season of Squid Game is coming sooner than audiences might have anticipated, premiering on June 27. June will also bring another season of Ginny & Georgia.

The year will also see another...

It's already been 15 years since the last Wolf Man remake hit theaters for Universal. 15 years in between the two iterations of the iconic werewolf is a long time, but it doesn't mean Universal hasn't been busy with its attempts at a larger pool of classic monster movie remakes. There were a couple of failed attempts, such as Dracula Untold in 2014 and The Mummy in 2017. However, The Wolfman from 2010 was also set to be a big part of Universal's plans. Needless to say, none of these films panned out in the long run. Since 2017, there have been a few changes to Universal's vision of a connected universe of classic monsters. Ultimately, the films have become more independent and completely re-imagined in the last few years.

After James Wan's Atomic Monster merged with Blumhouse in 2022 and Blumhouse acquired a first-look deal with Universal, the fun began for Blumhouse to begin playing...

Quick Links Wolf Man's Themes Connect the Reboot to the Original Movie Wolf Man's Practical Effects and Body Horror Don't Go Far Enough Wolf Man Is Frightening and Emotional - But Not Fully Realized

The following contains spoilers for Wolf Man, in theaters now. It also contains descriptions of horror violence.

The Universal Monsters pantheon has undergone many transformations over the years, from the Dark Universe with Dracula Untold to a more official beginning with the ill-fated The Mummy reboot. However, where a planned universe of Universal's most beloved horrors failed, a new iteration of standalone films was successfully able to reinvent the established lore. Leigh Whannell's The Invisible Man modernized the classic film from 1933, and its success also opened the door to his next outing five years later, Wolf Man.

Wolf Man follows Blake, played by Christopher Abbott, a stay-at-home dad and part-time writer plagued by...

The upcoming season of “Murder Under the Friday Night Lights” promises to dive deep into the dark side of high school football. Season 4 kicks off with an intriguing episode titled “Aaron Hernandez and the Untold Murders of Bristol.” This episode, airing on January 8, 2025, at 9:00 Pm on Investigation Discovery, explores the chilling connection between football culture and violent crime.

In this episode, the focus shifts to the tragic stories that have emerged from the world of high school football. Communities that cherish their local teams often find themselves grappling with shocking events that reveal a more sinister side. The episode will examine dangerous obsessions that can lead to brutal violence, leaving lasting scars on families and neighborhoods.

Viewers can expect to hear from those who lived through these harrowing experiences, shedding light on how the love for the game can sometimes turn dark. The episode aims to unravel the complexities of loyalty,...

Ben Silverman has revealed that Netflix is exploring how the pair’s doc series Untold could be turned into an international franchise for the streamer.

The Propagate chief told an audience at Content London that discussions were taking place about making episodes of the anthology sports doc series under the Untold banner.

“That is something we’re exploring with Netflix,” he said. “The franchise helps with discovery and finding the content. It is a consistently super-high level of content around stories that people are leaning into, so there is an opportunity to bring that brand global in the Netflix ecosystem and have it play market-by-market with its own local focus.”

Propagate has overseen production on four seasons of Untold, with docs focusing on story subjects such as Caitlyn Jenner’s life and Olympic career and Hope Solo’s relationship with the U.S. soccer team. The most recent tranche, titled ‘Volume 4’, launched in August.

Apple TV+ has unveiled the first look at its new eight-episode crime drama “Dope Thief” based on Dennis Tafoya’s book of the same name. Created by Peter Craig and executive produced by Ridley Scott, who also directs the pilot, the first two episodes premiere globally on Apple TV+ March 14, 2025, followed by new episodes every Friday until April 25.

According to the official logline, the series “follows long-time Philly friends and delinquents who pose as DEA agents to rob an unknown house in the countryside, only to have their small-time grift become a life-and-death enterprise, as they unwittingly reveal and unravel the biggest hidden narcotics corridor on the Eastern seaboard.”

Cast members include Brian Tyree Henry, Wagner Moura, Marin Ireland, Kate Mulgrew, Nesta Cooper, Amir Arison and Ving Rhames.

Hailing from Apple Studios, “Dope Thief” is a Scott Free production. David W. Zucker, Richard Heus, Henry, Jordan Sheehan, Clayton Krueger and...

The south is just different.

IndieWire can exclusively debut the trailer for three-part Netflix documentary series “The Kings of Tupelo: A Southern Crime Saga” from Maclain Way and Chapman Way, the brothers behind the Emmy-winning “Wild Wild Country” (about an Oregon cult leader) and Netflix’s excellent sports-docuseries “Untold” (watch the Danbury Thrashers episode!). This project looks more batshit than even those two.

“The Kings of Tupelo” follows “a small-town feud, an internet conspiracy, an Elvis impersonator, black-market body parts, and an assassination attempt on the President,” per its rollercoaster ride of a longline.

“Welcome to Mississippi where this jaw-dropping story spirals from local drama to a national scandal,” it continues. “Buckle up for a wild ride. This isn’t fiction — it’s Tupelo.”

Want more? Of course you do.

“‘The Kings of Tupelo’ is an outrageous Southern fever dream,” the lengthier official synopsis reads. “When an eccentric Elvis impersonator...

Exclusive: Paradigm Talent Agency on Wednesday announced the launch of The Sports Group, a dedicated, all-encompassing division established to represent a roster of elite athletes and iconic teams.

Led by seasoned agents Nick LoPiccolo and Brett Hansen, The Sports Group will consist of a specialized team of agents across Paradigm’s departments, offering full-service representation.

By harnessing Paradigm’s extensive network and expertise across all the agency’s key disciplines — Talent, Scripted Literary, Unscripted, Book Publishing, Broadcasting, Media Rights, Content Finance, Digital Ventures, Brand Partnerships, and Speaking Engagements — The Sports Group will look to mine best-in-class opportunities for clients. This includes assisting athletes in pivoting from sports into the entertainment industry and working closely with teams to craft compelling storytelling, develop authentic brand partnerships, and uncover new revenue opportunities. Dedicated agents across these departments include Varun Monga, Jake Dexter, Ian Kleinert, Richie Kern, Joshua Finn, Jeff Kolodny, Ashley Hanley, Babacar Diene,...

The animating concept of Game 7, the anthology Prime Video docuseries from Words + Pictures, is right there in the title.

In a best-of-seven series to determine champions in the NHL, NBA and Major League Baseball, moments in the final game (whenever it occurs) are instantly memorable due to the intensely pressurized circumstances. Any New Yorker who was alive in 1994 can tell you where they were when the Rangers ended a 54-year drought and won the Stanley Cup. Even-longer-suffering Chicago Cubs fans survived extra innings and a rain delay on the road to see their team win its first World Series in 108 years.

“It is the ultimate prism through which you can view the whole experience of sports and, by extension, how sports affects the broader culture,” Words + Pictures founder and CEO Connor Schell told Deadline in an interview. “The stakes are, by definition, incredibly high and it just crystallizes what...

The amorphous Universal Monsters franchise was cinema's original shared universe, and it led to several iconic takes on classic creatures. Turning Dracula, Frankenstein's monster and the Wolfman into household names, these movies are seen as the thematic ancestors of both modern horror movies and the cinematic universe trend. Sadly, this revered status has yet to be replicated, despite the competing Marvel Cinematic Universe making it look easy.

Universal has attempted to create the shared universe of its classic horror movies before, with this resulting in the dead-on-arrival Dark Universe. While the first attempt at making this work ultimately failed, there's still potential if the concepts are taken back to their roots. In fact, there are two directors in particular who might be able to pull it off more than anyone else: Nosferatu's Robert Eggers and upcoming Frankenstein director, Guillermo del Toro.

Why Dark Universe Failed to Revive the...

Jake Paul, known as “El Gallo de Dorado,” has rapidly become one of the most influential figures in the world of combat sports. After rising to stardom on YouTube, Paul quickly earned a reputation for his brash, unapologetic behavior, which often landed him in the headlines. This rebellious attitude and controversial persona led to the birth of another one of Paul’s nicknames, “The Problem Child.” Paul left behind the digital influencer life and made the bold pivot to professional boxing in 2020. Driven by his passion for the sport and a desire to redefine his legacy, he relocated to Puerto Rico to focus fully on his training and boxing career. The sport intrigued him, and Paul used his controversial internet image to propel his nascent boxing career.

“In the world of boxing, being the villain is the best thing,” Paul said in Untold: Jake Paul the Problem Child, a...

On Friday October 4 2024, PBS broadcasts Voces American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos!

Threads in the American Tapestry Season 1 Episode 2 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode titled “Threads in the American Tapestry” from “Voces American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos” will air on PBS, focusing on the significant contributions of Latino DNA to the identity of the United States. This episode will explore how Latino heritage has been intertwined with American history since the nation’s earliest days.

Throughout “Threads in the American Tapestry,” viewers will gain insights into how Latino influences have shaped various aspects of American culture, society, and identity. The episode will delve into historical events and figures, illustrating the rich tapestry of experiences that Latinos have contributed to the American narrative. Through expert interviews and compelling stories, the program aims to highlight the often-overlooked role of Latino communities in the formation of the United States.

The...

Emmy nominee Ben Foster, Emmy winner Merritt Wever, Katy O’Brian, Ethan Embry, Jess Gabor, and Chad L. Coleman have joined the cast of the upcoming Sydney Sweeney-led feature about boxer Christy Martin.

Martin is best known as the most successful female boxer of the 1990s. She went on to become the welterweight champion and is, to date, the only female boxer to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated. She was physically abused by her husband Jim Martin, who was also her boxing coach and manager, who was later charged with attempted second-degree murder with a firearm and sentenced to 25 years in prison. Christy’s life was previously portrayed on screen in the “Deal with the Devil” episode of the anthology documentary series “Untold.”

The untitled film is directed by David Michôd, with a script written by Mirrah Foulkes and Michôd. Production began Monday in North Carolina.

The movie will...

The second season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power opened to big viewing numbers in the United States — just not as big as its first season.

The Prime Video series amassed 1.02 billion minutes of viewing in the United States for the week of Aug. 26-Sept. 1, good for first place among original series and second among all titles in Nielsen’s streaming rankings. Season two premiered on Aug. 29 with three episodes, and Nielsen says about 70 percent of the show’s weekly total was for those three, with the remainder devoted to season one. (Viewing totals on the ratings service’s charts cover all episodes of a series.)

The 1.02 billion minutes is down about 19 percent from season one’s opening week (1.25 billion) in August 2022. The Rings of Power ranks third among Prime Video series U.S. opening weeks this year behind Fallout (2.9 billion minutes) and The Boys (1.19 billion...

Jake Paul has always been something of a villain. His internet fame exploded after he and his brother, Logan Paul, amassed millions of followers posting prank videos and parodies. Eventually the now 26-year-old would become one of the highest paid YouTube stars in the world.

“I remember when they made the word influencer,” Paul says in Episode 1 of Netflix’s documentary anthology series Untold. Titled Jake Paul the Problem Child, the film documents his transition from YouTuber to professional boxer. “That was us. They were talking about us.”

Untold pulls back the curtain on some of sports’ most infamous events, specifically highlighting athletes who face mounting shame and public scrutiny in the midst of competition, and Paul’s story certainly fits the bill. Today, he’s causing a stir in the boxing world as “The Problem Child,” and has quickly become an influential, yet polarizing, fighter. The latest installment of...

Exclusive: Netflix has turned to one of its most trusted documentary directors to tell the story of the Liver King’s steroid scandal.

The streamer’s Untold franchise has enlisted Joe Pearlman to helm the Liver King film after he directed the Robbie Williams and Lewis Capaldi: How I’m Feeling Now documentaries.

Pearlman’s other credits include HBO Max’s Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts and Bros documentary feature After the Screaming Stops.

Produced by Bitachon 365 and Candle True Stories, the Liver King film will examine the social backlash against the self-styled “primal living” social media guru after he admitted to steroid use.

In 2022, the TikTok star, whose real name is Brian Johnson, issued an apology for taking the body-building drug, something he had repeatedly denied in the past.

“I lied, and I misled a lot of people,” said Johnson, who built an audience of millions...

One of the NFL’s biggest names is getting the Netflix sports treatment.

Aaron Rodgers, a four-time league Mvp and quarterback of the New York Jets, will be the subject of a three-hour docuseries on the streamer. Aaron Rodgers: Enigma is set to premiere Dec. 17 — eight days before Netflix takes its biggest leap into live sports with two NFL games on Christmas Day (though neither one involves the Jets).

The Rodgers series is one of several sports projects Netflix announced Monday: It has also picked up a third season of Full Swing, which follows golfers on the PGA Tour, and ordered a new slate of documentaries under the Untold banner. Among the subjects for the latter in 2025 will be the notorious locker-room gun incident involving Washington Wizards players Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton; the beef and cheating accusations between chess grandmasters Hans Niemann and Magnus Carlsen; and a steroid scandal...

A new comedy movie and a dark docuseries have taken over the top spots on Netflix's viewership leaderboard. The comedy Incoming and the documentary series Worst Ex Ever have found huge success on the streaming platform, topping the Netflix titles for this week. Netflix's latest comedy, Incoming, stars Ramon Reed, Raphael Alejandro, Mason Thames, Bobby Cannavale, Kaitlin Olson, Scott MacArthur and Isabella Ferreira, and follows four boys as they navigate their first week of freshman year in high school. Specifically, getting ready for their first high school party, which they are terrified of attending. After its first full week on the platform, Incoming has reached the tippy top with 16.9 million views, up 71% from its debut weekend.

Looking beyond Incoming, Halle Berry and Mark Wahlbergs spy action thriller The Union stuck around on the English-language film list for another week, falling to second place after its big debut week. It garnered 16.8 million views,...

The documentary Untold: Hope Solo Vs. U.S. Soccer chronicled the rise and fall of Hope Solos legendary soccer career and what happened to her after it ended. The title of the Netflix sports documentary came from Solos contentious relationship with the U.S. Soccer Federation and many of her former teammates. Hope Solo is a controversial sports figure, and the documentary allowed her to tell her side of the story after being the subject of extensive media scrutiny. Solos fall from grace has been well-documented, but Untold proved there was a lot more to her story.

Womens soccer movies have typically focused on the dominance of the United States Womens National Team, known as the Uswnt. The United States has the winningest team in womens soccer, with four Womens World Cup titles and five Olympic gold medals. Yet, the players' fight for equal pay exposed issues within the federation and womens sports.

The new episode of the weekly sports documentary series on Netflix, Untold, covers the story of one of Uswnt’s best goalkeepers ever, Hope Solo, who claims to have been bizarrely blackballed by her own federation. Once hailed as the best shot-stopper in international women’s soccer, several personal choices and a resolute determination to stand up against wrongdoing led to the athlete losing her spot in the limelight in a very unusual manner. While these claims are mostly made by Hope herself, Hope Solo vs. U.S. Soccer sets out to find out how and why the best goalkeeper in U.S. women’s soccer history had to retire without any celebration of her career.

How did Hope Solo earn her place in the Uswnt?

Hope Solo was born and raised in a small agricultural town in Eastern Washington, named Richland, and one of the most integral values that...

“Twisters” (Universal) wasn’t the biggest film of the summer. But it is becoming the comeback kid among the group, both theatrically and at home.

The tornado-focused special effects disaster film just had a very rare weekend in theaters. In its seventh weekend, losing 200 screens, its gross increased 17 percent. That comes in its third week at home on PVOD. And right at the same time, “Twisters” returned to #1 at iTunes, edging out the second weekend of “Inside Out 2” (Disney), 2024’s biggest hit.

The Pixar film retains its top spot at Fandango, with the advantage that its $24.99 rental cost gives it with that site listing by revenue earned, not transactions like iTunes does. In any event, the split decision this week continues a now multi-month trend of no film placing #1 at both for two consecutive weeks.

After a rare repeat at Netflix, where Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry’s...

Can you believe it's already September? In just a matter of months, 2024 will come to an end, but before we ring in the new year, there are still lots of Netflix shows and movies to watch this fall. Following the Labor Day holiday weekend, Netflix kicks off September and the start of the fall season with some of its best new release series, movies, and live events yet.

While the first day of the month drops an overwhelming handful of throwback movies on Netflix, the first week of September continues with a new season of Call the Midwife, Untold's Hope Solo documentary, another doc looking back at Apollo 13, new drama movie Rebel Ridge, and the latest season of the hit real estate reality series Selling Sunset.

Looking to find the best options to add to your watch list this week? Here are four upcoming titles hitting Netflix that...

A big-screen adaptation of Scott Westerfeld’s dystopian sci-fi novel Uglies; Emily in Paris becoming Emily in Rome; Jeremy Saulnier’s latest genre piece; the latest installment of Ryan Murphy’s grisly crime anthology series; Carrie Coon, Elizabeth Olsen and Natasha Lyonne playing sisters in a critically acclaimed family drama; and rom-com series toplined by the charming coupling of Kristen Bell and Adam Brody are some of the highlights among the new films and series hitting Netflix in September.

Buzzy filmmaker Jeremy Saulnier releases his latest feature, Rebel Ridge, on Netflix on Sept. 6. The action film stars up-and-coming Brit actor Aaron Pierre as a man who comes to a small town to bail out his cousin, but has his money seized by a corrupt local police force led by Chief Sandy Burnne (Don Johnson). He is then forced to use his skills to retrieve the money and exact revenge. Saulnier...

Netflix is back with another Untold story Untold: Sign Stealer which revolves around the University of Michigan football sign-stealing scandal, with Connor Stalions at the center of it all. Stalions had grown up being a fan of the Michigan Wolverines, and his dream was to one day be the head coach of the football team. Stalions finally made it to the sidelines in 2021 when he joined the coaching staff, but his dream of leading the Wolverines quickly came to a controversial end in November 2023 (as detailed in the Netflix sports documentary series).

Connor Stalions attended the U.S. Naval Academy (which is where he discovered how to decipher other teams' signals) and then joined the Marines after learning that many legendary football coaches are military veterans.

Stalions had a natural talent for sign-stealing, which the University of Michigan football team took advantage of to get an edge over its competitors.

Born and bred Michigan Wolverines superfan Connor Stalions always knew that he would coach his favorite team one day. Growing up, as he mapped out his career path, every decision he made was meant to lead him down a path like that of his idol, legendary former University of Michigan coach Bo Schembechler. Not long after Stalions finally made it to the University of Michigan sidelines, however, the team’s winning streak came under scrutiny due to allegations of sign stealing. By the time the Wolverines won the National Championship in January 2024 — for the first time since 1997 — evidence mounted against Stalions, and he was forced to step away from the team he loved.

“They dragged my name in the mud, they dragged Michigan’s name in the mud for months,” Stalions says in Untold: Sign Stealer about the controversy. “My whole life changed.”

“Connor has always been a...

In the second episode of this year’s Netflix sports documentary series Untold, we are given a detailed insight into the alleged cheating scandal that rocked NCAA college football in October of 2023. Connor Stalions, a former employee of the Michigan University Wolverines football team, was accused of stealing signs from other teams and their playbooks in an illegal fashion, resulting in him stepping away from the profession. Untold: Sign Stealer presents this story, launching a deep dive into the many facets of the alleged crime, and also features an extended interview of Stalions himself as he talks to the media for the first time since the saga.

Who is Connor Stalions?

Born and brought up in the Lake Orion region of Michigan, Connor Stalions had a keen interest in football from a very young age. It would perhaps be more appropriate to say that, as a child, young Connor...

Even for the sweater-weather and pumpkin-spice lovers among us, it’s sad to say goodbye to the summertime. As these hot, lazy days to which we’ve now grown accustomed draw to an end, we know that nine long months lie ahead before we’re back to this sultry, sunny season. Even with a little bit of August left to go, it’s hard not to feel nostalgic for the summer already.

Give into those feelings with a moody end-of-summer stream that reflects on the bittersweet passage of time. Watch a coming-of-age tale about a woman remembering a long-ago vacation, a romance that tells a decades-long story across the same day in July, or a few series that celebrate something else that’s perfect and warm — and heartbreaking to part with.

A football tragedy. The first entry in Volume 4 of the Untold series of sports docs, Rodney Lucas and Taylor Ward...

On Wednesday 22 August 2024, Channel 4 broadcasts Can I Own a Home in My Twenties? Untold!

Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Can I Own a Home in My Twenties? Untold” promises to be an eye-opening exploration of young people’s experiences in today’s housing market. Airing on Channel 4, this episode features Daisy Maskell as she investigates how some young individuals are defying expectations and building their own property portfolios.

In a time when renting seems to be the only option for many, this episode highlights the inspiring stories of those who are taking bold steps towards homeownership. Daisy Maskell meets young people who are navigating the challenges of a housing crisis, showcasing their determination and innovative approaches to real estate. Viewers can expect to hear about their struggles, successes, and the unique strategies they employ to secure their futures.

The episode aims to challenge the traditional views on homeownership...

Untold: The Murder of Air McNair delves into the tragic and dark end of NFL star Steve McNair's life. The documentary reveals details about McNair's relationship with Sahel "Jenni" Kazemi and the events leading to his death in 2009. Despite the shocking circumstances of his demise, Steve McNair's legacy as an NFL player and family man continues to be remembered.

Netflix is releasing new episodes of its sports docuseries, Untold, and one of the most recent is Untold: The Murder of Air McNair, which follows the real-life murder of NFL quarterback Steve McNair. Untold is a sports documentary series that first began in 2021, and is now airing its fourth season. Every installment includes 4-5 episodes, each of which tells a lesser-known story centering on sports. So far, Untold has covered athletes or aspiring athletes such as Caitlyn Jenner, Jake Paul, Mardy Fish, and Tim Tebow. Now, Untold is diving into...

The Netflix September 2024 originals, movies, and TV shows have been revealed. The streaming service has also announced which movies and TV series will leave next month.

The September lineup includes Chestnut vs. Kobayashi: Unfinished Beef, The Circle Season 7, Emily in Paris Season 4 Part 2, His Three Daughters, Hot Wheels Let’s Race Season 2, Live from The Other Side with Tyler Henry, and Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.

The Netflix September 2024 slate also features Nobody Wants This, Outlast Season 2, The Perfect Couple, Rebel Ridge, Rez Ball, Selling Sunset Season 8, Twilight of the Gods, Uglies, Untold: Hope Solo vs. U.S. Soccer, and What’s Next? The Future with Bill Gates.

The Perfect Couple Netflix September 2024 Schedule

September Tba

An Invisible Victim: The Eliza Samudio Case (Br) — Netflix Documentary

A star goalkeeper threatens a woman who is pregnant with his child. Her pleas for help go unanswered in the shadow of his fame — then tragedy strikes.

Netflix’s fantastic sports documentary series, Untold, is back once again with four stories covered over four weeks, with the first installment being on the mysterious death of ex-NFL quarterback Steve McNair. In a career as a celebrated quarterback in the top professional football league for thirteen years, Steve McNair earned the nickname “Air McNair” for his exceptional arm strength and throwing speed. But it was an absolute shock for the residents of Nashville and fans of the sport when McNair was found dead in a rented condominium in 2009. Although the police concluded their investigation and closed the case within a few days of the incident, The Murder of Air McNair presents a contradicting theory, which suggests that the authorities did not catch the main perpetrator.

How did Steve McNair become a household name in American football?

The story of Steve McNair’s professional career, or at least how...

“Can I Own a Home in My Twenties? Untold” is set to air on Channel 4 at 12:05 Am on Wednesday, August 22, 2024. This captivating program features Daisy Maskell as she explores the inspiring journeys of young individuals defying expectations in today’s challenging housing market.

The show highlights the remarkable stories of those who have taken bold steps to build their own property portfolios, even as many their age struggle to afford basic rent. Daisy dives deep into the lives of these trailblazers, showcasing their motivations, challenges, and successes. Viewers can expect to see how these young homeowners navigate a landscape often seen as unattainable for their generation.

With the backdrop of a housing crisis, “Can I Own a Home in My Twenties? Untold” offers a fresh perspective on homeownership. It challenges the common belief that owning a home is out of reach for young people and inspires others to...

Netflix’s “Untold,” the critically acclaimed docuseries, returns on August 20, with three new athletic narratives that explore the surprising sides of sports figures’ lives. The character-driven stories hinge on intimate, first-person accounts, revealing the grit, resilience, and triumphs beneath the sweat. The first story, “The Murder of Air McNair” (airing on August 20), explores the […]

Netflix’s “Untold” Returns with Three New Athletic Narratives...

"If I'm a bad guy, then everyone in football is a bad guy." Netflix has unveiled an official trailer for the next round of documentaries as part of their Untold doc series. This doc offering first launched in 2021, created by Chapman Way & Maclain Way (of Wild Wild Country), telling some of the greatest sports history stories that have never been told before this way (here's the first trailer for the original 2021 season) The critically acclaimed docu series returns with three new stories for 2024, pulling back the curtain on epic tales from the wide (and wild) world of sports. From the shocking murder of former NFL Mvp Steve "Air" McNair to the first ever sit-down with Connor Stalions at the center of the Michigan college football sign-stealing scandal to the story of Hope Solo, a complicated icon of women's soccer – these new stories go well beyond the headlines and upend what we thought we knew.

Lou Pearlman is brought back to life through deepfake AI in Dirty Pop, telling his story of scams and managing iconic boy bands. Director David Terry Fine explains the decision to use AI to recreate Pearlman's image and voice for the docuseries. The use of AI in Hollywood productions, like Dirty Pop, continues to spark debate and controversy among viewers and industry professionals.

If you happen to watch the docuseries Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam on Netflix, you might be surprised to see Lou Pearlman, who died in 2016, get interviewed. He does so through a deepfake version of the real Pearlman, a recreation accomplished through the divisive art of A.I.

Directed by David Terry Fine (who previously directed an episode of Netflix's sports documentary series Untold) Dirty Pop tells the story of Lou Pearlman and his crimes alongside his role in managing bands like The Backstreet Boys and Nsync.

August is a big month for Netflix with lots of new originals hitting the streamer. The Umbrella Academy returns for its fourth and final season with the Hargreeves siblings forced to save the world one last time. Part one of Emily in Paris season 4 arrives this month as well, and Emily’s (Lily Collins) love life is as complicated as ever.

The director’s cuts of Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon: Part One and Rebel Moon: Part Two will also be available to watch from Aug. 2, both offering an even more hardcore, bloodier version of the director’s sci-fi saga.

There will also be a selection of AMC shows available on Netflix starting this month, including the first seasons of the hit series Interview with the Vampire, Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches, and The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon. If you’ve been wanting to catch up on these series and others,...

Hollywood is releasing many remakes and reboots, with promising new takes on old classics generating excitement. Upcoming remakes include Wolf Man (2025) and Fantastic Four (2025), aiming to revitalize beloved stories. Renewed interest in classic narratives, like Superman (2025) and Blade (2025), emphasizes originality and nostalgia in reboots.

As is typically the case in Hollywood, numerous remakes and reboots are coming out soon, with a select few promising refreshing and intriguing interpretations of forgotten classics. While excitement for remakes can be tempered by a desire for fresh, original stories, a handful are generating considerable buzz and anticipation. The film industry has seen a resurgence of these reimagined narratives, from the recent Mean Girls reboot to the updated take on Twisters.

The next couple of years are set to deliver an array of highly anticipated remakes that have captured the attention of moviegoers. These upcoming movie reboots, helmed by talented filmmakers and boasting impressive casts,...

The Netflix August 2024 originals, movies, and TV shows have been revealed. The streaming service has also announced which movies and TV series will be leaving next month.

The August lineup includes CoComelon Lane Season 3, Emily in Paris Season 4: Part 1, Gabby’s Dollhouse Season 10, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, Incoming, Love is Blind: Mexico, Love is Blind: UK, and Pokémon Horizons: The Series Part 3.

The Netflix August 2024 slate also features Rebel Moon: The Director’s Cut, Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie, Terminator Zero, The Umbrella Academy Season 4, The Union, Unstable Season 2, and new installments of Untold.

Netflix August 2024 Schedule

August Tba

The Frog (Kr) — Netflix Series

The Frog is a suspense thriller revolving around the story of people whose peaceful lives are upended and thrown into uncontrollable incidents due to a mysterious guest who arrives in the middle of summer.

Kengan Ashura Season 2: Part.2 (Jp) — Netflix...

In search of epic vacations, hidden gems, and unique getaway ideas? It’s time to ignite your wanderlust with some of the best travel podcasts.

With stories primed to pique your curiosity and handy hints on how to make it all happen, let this be your call to adventure. If you’re ready to level up your next trip, let the journey begin!

The Atlas Obscura Podcast

By Stitcher Studios and Atlas Obscura

For those looking to experience the weird and wonderful, this is the ideal place to start. Travel to the bizarre in these less-than-30-minute bites with host Dylan Thuras and an array of reporters.

It’s the perfect way to uncover our world’s myriad oddities, from Gourdlandia — which, weirdly, is exactly what it sounds like — to Jerry’s Hat Museum and beyond. Where will “Atlas Obscura” take you? There’s only one way to find out!

Netflix today announced that the critically acclaimed sports series Untold is returning with three all-new stories, including deep dives into the murder of Steve “Air” McNair, Michigan Football’s alleged sign-stealing scheme, and U.S. Soccer icon Hope Solo.

Untold: The Murder of Air McNair, directed by Rodney Lucas and Taylor Alexander Ward, will premiere on August 20. Untold: Sign Stealer, directed by Micah Brown, will follow on August 27. And Untold: Hope Solo vs. U.S. Soccer, directed by Nina Meredith, debuts on September 3.

Untold: Hope Solo vs. U.S. Soccer

The critically acclaimed docuseries Untold returns with three new stories, pulling back the curtain on epic tales from the wide (and wild) world of sports. From the shocking murder of a former NFL Mvp to college football sign-stealing scandals to a complicated icon of women’s soccer, these new stories go well beyond the headlines and upend what we thought we knew.

Eminem’s The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce) is officially the Number One album in the country, Billboard confirmed on Sunday, dethroning Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department after a 12-week reign atop the charts.

The album itself was met with mixed reviews, but clearly didn’t stop his fans from listening in. The Death of Slim Shady debuted with 281,000 units, according to Luminate. The record debuted with 220 million streams and another 114,000 digital downloads. It marks Eminem’s 11th album to top the Billboard Albums chart, the publication said.

Dracula Untold surprised audiences by finding success on Netflix despite its initial critical failure in 2014. The film offered a unique origin story for Dracula, blending historical details with fantastical elements. Despite the resurgence on Netflix, a sequel to Dracula Untold is unlikely due to middling box office and poor reviews.

Dracula Untold was critically panned when released in regular and IMAX cinemas during 2014s Halloween season. However, despite the movie's negative reception, it has experienced a revival with Dracula Untold finding a second life on Netflix. While this might seem like a surprise, given its critical standing, there is an explanation for the film's new-found success.

Dracula Untold was an early example of Universal trying to bring the appeal of cinematic universes to some of their most iconic characters. As such, the movie goes right back to the beginning of Dracula's story. In 15th-century Transylvania, Prince Vlad Dracula wrestles with a moral dilemma.