FX’s most acclaimed rap-themed comedy series, now that “Atlanta” has ended, returns for its third season this spring. Season 3 of “Dave” premieres April 5 on Fxx, the network announced during the Television Critics Association winter press conference January 12.
In addition, FX set the dates for two new “New York Times Presents” specials. “Sin Eater” premieres March 10 simultaneously on FX and Hulu, while “The Legacy of J Dilla” is set for April 7. A new docuseries about Tupac Shakur, “Dear Mama,” premieres on FX April 21.
Created by and starring comedy rapper David Burd, known by his stage name Lil Dicky, “Dave” presents a fictionalized version of Burd as he attempts to make it as a hip-hop star. Season 3 sees him and his entourage of friends — played by GaTa, Andrew Santino, Travis Bennett, and Christine Ko — as they leave Philadelphia for Dave’s first headlining tour. Burd executive produces the series with his co-creator Jeff Schaffer,...
In addition, FX set the dates for two new “New York Times Presents” specials. “Sin Eater” premieres March 10 simultaneously on FX and Hulu, while “The Legacy of J Dilla” is set for April 7. A new docuseries about Tupac Shakur, “Dear Mama,” premieres on FX April 21.
Created by and starring comedy rapper David Burd, known by his stage name Lil Dicky, “Dave” presents a fictionalized version of Burd as he attempts to make it as a hip-hop star. Season 3 sees him and his entourage of friends — played by GaTa, Andrew Santino, Travis Bennett, and Christine Ko — as they leave Philadelphia for Dave’s first headlining tour. Burd executive produces the series with his co-creator Jeff Schaffer,...
- 1/12/2023
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
FX has set premiere dates for new docuseries “Dear Mama,” “Dave” Season 3 and two documentaries under the “New York Times Presents” banner.
“Dear Mama,” a new docuseries following the legacies of mother and son, Afeni and Tupac Shakur, premieres Friday, April 21 at 10 p.m. Et/Pt on FX, while “Dave” returns for its third season Wednesday, April 5 at 10 p.m. Et/Pt on FX.
Under “The New York Times Presents” banner, which produces standalone documentary films in collaboration with the legacy news organization, “The New York Times Presents ‘Sin Eater'” will premiere Friday, March 10 at 10 p.m. Et simultaneously on FX and Hulu while “The New York Times Presents: ‘The Legacy of J Dilla'” will air simultaneously on FX and Hulu Friday, April 7 at 10 p.m. Et. The premiere dates join the previously announced sixth and final season of FX’s “Snowfall,” which is slated to hit FX Wednesday, Feb.
“Dear Mama,” a new docuseries following the legacies of mother and son, Afeni and Tupac Shakur, premieres Friday, April 21 at 10 p.m. Et/Pt on FX, while “Dave” returns for its third season Wednesday, April 5 at 10 p.m. Et/Pt on FX.
Under “The New York Times Presents” banner, which produces standalone documentary films in collaboration with the legacy news organization, “The New York Times Presents ‘Sin Eater'” will premiere Friday, March 10 at 10 p.m. Et simultaneously on FX and Hulu while “The New York Times Presents: ‘The Legacy of J Dilla'” will air simultaneously on FX and Hulu Friday, April 7 at 10 p.m. Et. The premiere dates join the previously announced sixth and final season of FX’s “Snowfall,” which is slated to hit FX Wednesday, Feb.
- 1/12/2023
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
During its presentation at the Winter 2023 Television Critics Association Press Tour, FX announced premiere dates for four of its upcoming projects: “Dave” Season 3, “Dear Mama,” “Sin Eater” and “The Legacy of J Dilla.”
“Dave” returns to FX with two episodes on April 5.
In Season 3, Dave (series co-creator Dave Burd aka Lil Dicky) is headlining his first-ever tour, and looking for love along the way. But as he and the gang crisscross America, they discover firsthand how diverse the cultural landscape of the United States really is – and how often fame puts pressure on love and friendship. The cast also includes GaTa, Andrew Santino, Taylor Misiak, Travis Bennett and Christine Ko.
Burd co-created “Dave” with Jeff Schaffer. Both executive produce along with Luvh Rakhe, Vanessa McGee, Kris Eber, Rob Rosell, Kevin Hart via Hartbeat Productions, Scooter Braun, Marty Bowen, Mike Hertz and Sb Projects’ James Shin and Scott Manson. The series is produced by FX Productions.
“Dave” returns to FX with two episodes on April 5.
In Season 3, Dave (series co-creator Dave Burd aka Lil Dicky) is headlining his first-ever tour, and looking for love along the way. But as he and the gang crisscross America, they discover firsthand how diverse the cultural landscape of the United States really is – and how often fame puts pressure on love and friendship. The cast also includes GaTa, Andrew Santino, Taylor Misiak, Travis Bennett and Christine Ko.
Burd co-created “Dave” with Jeff Schaffer. Both executive produce along with Luvh Rakhe, Vanessa McGee, Kris Eber, Rob Rosell, Kevin Hart via Hartbeat Productions, Scooter Braun, Marty Bowen, Mike Hertz and Sb Projects’ James Shin and Scott Manson. The series is produced by FX Productions.
- 1/12/2023
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
“Power Book III: Raising Kanan” has been renewed for its third season at Starz. Announced at the Television Critics Association 2022 summer press tour, the news comes ahead of the Aug. 14 debut of Season 2.
“Raising Kanan,” the third series in the “Power” universe, it set in the early ‘90s and tells the origin story of Kanan Stark (MeKai Curtis) and his entry into the criminal world through his mother, Raquel (Patina Miller) who ruthlessly runs the family’s drug empire. Omar Epps, London Brown, Malcolm Mays, Joey Badass, Hailey Kilgore, Shanley Caswell and Antonio Ortiz also star.
“Our passionate and loyal fans have been eagerly awaiting the Season 2 return of ‘Raising Kanan’ to see the continued transformation of a young and naïve teenage Kanan Stark into the ruthless, no-nonsense character they know and love,” said Kathryn Busby, president of original programming at Starz. “And we’re thrilled to be doubling down...
“Raising Kanan,” the third series in the “Power” universe, it set in the early ‘90s and tells the origin story of Kanan Stark (MeKai Curtis) and his entry into the criminal world through his mother, Raquel (Patina Miller) who ruthlessly runs the family’s drug empire. Omar Epps, London Brown, Malcolm Mays, Joey Badass, Hailey Kilgore, Shanley Caswell and Antonio Ortiz also star.
“Our passionate and loyal fans have been eagerly awaiting the Season 2 return of ‘Raising Kanan’ to see the continued transformation of a young and naïve teenage Kanan Stark into the ruthless, no-nonsense character they know and love,” said Kathryn Busby, president of original programming at Starz. “And we’re thrilled to be doubling down...
- 8/11/2022
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Beanie Mania filmmaker Yemisi Brookes, documentarian-cinematographer Christopher Frierson (Dmx: Don’t Try to Understand), director-producer Lisa Cortés (All In: The Fight For Democracy), directors Morgan Pehme and Dan Dimauro (Get Me Roger Stone), Mark Laita’s YouTube channel Soft White Underbelly and The Speed Cubers filmmaker Sue Kim have signed with Black Box Management for representation.
As it announces its new signings, Black Box has two client projects at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival: the documentary TikTok, Boom from director Shalini Kantayya, which looks at the rise and cultural influence of the ubiquitous social media app, and John Patton Ford’s thriller Emily the Criminal, starring Aubrey Plaza.
“These new signs are part of the continued expansion of the Black Box family. From the start we have always been drawn to artists and creators who are disruptive and have something new to say,” said Black Box founders Mike Dill and Lowell Shapiro in a joint statement.
As it announces its new signings, Black Box has two client projects at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival: the documentary TikTok, Boom from director Shalini Kantayya, which looks at the rise and cultural influence of the ubiquitous social media app, and John Patton Ford’s thriller Emily the Criminal, starring Aubrey Plaza.
“These new signs are part of the continued expansion of the Black Box family. From the start we have always been drawn to artists and creators who are disruptive and have something new to say,” said Black Box founders Mike Dill and Lowell Shapiro in a joint statement.
- 1/25/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
When HBO renewed Bill Simmons’ “Music Box” documentary series for a second season in December, it wasn’t exactly surprising. Critics, film festival programmers and audiences were immediately taken with the series of six docs, which launched in July.
But the road to success was a long one. Simmons conceived the series back in 2018. His idea was to make the music version of the wildly successful sports docuseries “30 for 30,” which he co-created for ESPN more than a decade ago. Like “30 for 30,” installments of “Music Box” wouldn’t tell the entire trajectory of an artist’s career, but instead spotlight pivotal moments, creations and creators within the music sector. Also like “30 for 30,” Simmons would enlist A-list documentary filmmakers to make his vision come to light.
Three and a half years later in July, Garret Price’s “Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage” became the first...
But the road to success was a long one. Simmons conceived the series back in 2018. His idea was to make the music version of the wildly successful sports docuseries “30 for 30,” which he co-created for ESPN more than a decade ago. Like “30 for 30,” installments of “Music Box” wouldn’t tell the entire trajectory of an artist’s career, but instead spotlight pivotal moments, creations and creators within the music sector. Also like “30 for 30,” Simmons would enlist A-list documentary filmmakers to make his vision come to light.
Three and a half years later in July, Garret Price’s “Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage” became the first...
- 1/21/2022
- by Addie Morfoot
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: HBO is turning up the volume of its music documentary slate. The network has renewed Music Box, its Bill Simmons-led collection of feature docs, for a second season.
It comes as the last of its initial six film collection – Juice Wrld: Into The Abyss – is set to air on December 16.
Simmons and HBO will now search for a new selection of films for the sophomore run with each film helmed by a different direction. Each will continue to explore essential moments in music for an artist or band, an iconic album, or the music industry as a whole.
The six films in the first slate were Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage, directed by Garret Price, which premiered in July, Alanis Morissette documentary Jagged, directed by Alison Klayman, Dmx: Don’t Try to Understand, directed by Christopher Frierson, Listening to Kenny G, directed by Penny Lane, Mr. Saturday Night,...
It comes as the last of its initial six film collection – Juice Wrld: Into The Abyss – is set to air on December 16.
Simmons and HBO will now search for a new selection of films for the sophomore run with each film helmed by a different direction. Each will continue to explore essential moments in music for an artist or band, an iconic album, or the music industry as a whole.
The six films in the first slate were Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage, directed by Garret Price, which premiered in July, Alanis Morissette documentary Jagged, directed by Alison Klayman, Dmx: Don’t Try to Understand, directed by Christopher Frierson, Listening to Kenny G, directed by Penny Lane, Mr. Saturday Night,...
- 12/15/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
The title tagline “A Year in the Life of Earl ‘Dmx’ Simmons” is a rather anodyne description that belies the emotional rollercoaster ride that filmmaker (and podcaster) Christopher Frierson takes us on in his riveting debut feature Dmx: Don’t Try to Understand, which currently plays on HBO as part of the channel’s Music Box series. Filmed during what would turn out to be the last year of the acclaimed rapper’s life, the doc moves with lightning speed from packed concerts to corporate conference rooms, from meaningful meetups with fans to intimate reconciliations with family members. It’s a whirlwind of a life, […]
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The post “I Wanted People to See the Commonality of the Human Experience Through the Unique Perspective of a Near Mythical Figure”: Christopher Frierson on his HBO Music Box Doc Dmx: Don’t Try to Understand first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.
- 12/1/2021
- by Lauren Wissot
- Filmmaker Magazine - Blog
Dmx works to reclaim his life and career after a prison stint for tax fraud in the new trailer for the upcoming documentary, Dmx: Don’t Try to Understand, set to arrive Thursday, Nov. 25, on HBO Max.
Shot after Dmx was released from prison in January 2019, the film follows the rapper as he returns to the road and tries to reconnect with family and friends as one of rap’s inspirational elder statesmen. But on top of those efforts to spread what Dmx calls “the gospel according to X,” Dmx also...
Shot after Dmx was released from prison in January 2019, the film follows the rapper as he returns to the road and tries to reconnect with family and friends as one of rap’s inspirational elder statesmen. But on top of those efforts to spread what Dmx calls “the gospel according to X,” Dmx also...
- 11/19/2021
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
HBO has released a new trailer for the forthcoming documentary, “Dmx: Don’t Try to Understand,” focusing on a year in the life of the late rapper. The doc, which was directed by Christopher Frierson and executive produced by The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, follows Earl “Dmx” Simmons as he is released from prison in early 2019 and attempts to rebuild his career in the music industry and reconnect with family and fans.
The doc debuts on HBO/HBO Max on Nov. 25 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt.
“Unfolding in cinéma vérité style and with unfettered access, the film bears witness to a man searching for reinvention and redemption, striving to stay true to himself while reestablishing his roles as a father, an artist, and an icon,” the announcement reads.
Dmx, who died in April at the age of 50 after suffering a drug-related heart attack, was an enormously successful but troubled artist who...
The doc debuts on HBO/HBO Max on Nov. 25 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt.
“Unfolding in cinéma vérité style and with unfettered access, the film bears witness to a man searching for reinvention and redemption, striving to stay true to himself while reestablishing his roles as a father, an artist, and an icon,” the announcement reads.
Dmx, who died in April at the age of 50 after suffering a drug-related heart attack, was an enormously successful but troubled artist who...
- 11/19/2021
- by Jem Aswad
- Variety Film + TV
HBO is pressing play on “Music Box,” a documentary feature showcase series from Bill Simmons that examines historic and pivotal moments in music.
The movies in the series began airing this past weekend with the debut of “Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage.”
Each of the films are helmed by a different director and will run under the “Music Box” banner through late fall. Simmons, longtime sports writer and pop culture commentator, is executive producer through his role as head of The Ringer content banner, which has an overall deal at HBO.
Other titles set for the “Music Box” series include:
“Jagged”: An intimate exploration of Alanis Morissette and her groundbreaking 1995 album Jagged Little Pill; directed by Alison Klayman “Untitled Dmx”: A film with rare access to the late rapper after his release from prison – a portrait of a man struggling with addiction, fame, and his inner demons...
The movies in the series began airing this past weekend with the debut of “Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage.”
Each of the films are helmed by a different director and will run under the “Music Box” banner through late fall. Simmons, longtime sports writer and pop culture commentator, is executive producer through his role as head of The Ringer content banner, which has an overall deal at HBO.
Other titles set for the “Music Box” series include:
“Jagged”: An intimate exploration of Alanis Morissette and her groundbreaking 1995 album Jagged Little Pill; directed by Alison Klayman “Untitled Dmx”: A film with rare access to the late rapper after his release from prison – a portrait of a man struggling with addiction, fame, and his inner demons...
- 7/26/2021
- by Jennifer Yuma
- Variety Film + TV
If you enjoyed HBO’s Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage — which premiered on July 23rd — Bill Simmons (The Ringer) is announcing even more films under the banner of Music Box, a docuseries that highlights pivotal moments in music. Woodstock was the first in the series, with five more coming this fall.
Next up is Jagged, a doc about Alanis Morissette and her 1995 album Jagged Little Pill directed by Alison Klayman — and a continuation of that record’s long-running anniversary celebration, which also included a Broadway musical and an upcoming tour.
Next up is Jagged, a doc about Alanis Morissette and her 1995 album Jagged Little Pill directed by Alison Klayman — and a continuation of that record’s long-running anniversary celebration, which also included a Broadway musical and an upcoming tour.
- 7/26/2021
- by Brenna Ehrlich
- Rollingstone.com
Bill Simmons, co-creator of ESPN’s documentary strand 30 for 30, is turning his attention to music documentaries for his latest project.
Music Box is a 30 for 30-style strand for HBO that encompasses a number of movies about bands and artists. It kicks off tonight with Woodstock 99: Peace, Love & Rage, a film about the chaotic festival.
The film, directed by Love, Antosha helmer Garret Price, looks at what went wrong with the 1999 event that took place 30 years on from the classic hippie fest, including the destruction of the festival’s airbase site and the deaths and sexual assaults that occurred during the weekend. It also looks at the angst of a generation encapsulated by bands such as Limp Bizkit, with its hit “Break Stuff,” and Red Hot Chili Peppers, who played a cover of Jimi Hendrix’s “Fire” as the site burned.
Featuring interviews with artists such as The Roots, Korn,...
Music Box is a 30 for 30-style strand for HBO that encompasses a number of movies about bands and artists. It kicks off tonight with Woodstock 99: Peace, Love & Rage, a film about the chaotic festival.
The film, directed by Love, Antosha helmer Garret Price, looks at what went wrong with the 1999 event that took place 30 years on from the classic hippie fest, including the destruction of the festival’s airbase site and the deaths and sexual assaults that occurred during the weekend. It also looks at the angst of a generation encapsulated by bands such as Limp Bizkit, with its hit “Break Stuff,” and Red Hot Chili Peppers, who played a cover of Jimi Hendrix’s “Fire” as the site burned.
Featuring interviews with artists such as The Roots, Korn,...
- 7/23/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO Max has released a new trailer for Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage, its upcoming documentary about the infamous three-day music festival. The film will arrive on the streaming service July 23rd.
Thrown 30 years after the original Woodstock, Woodstock 99 was completely unlike the counter-cultural celebration of peace, love, and music. The trailer distills the chaos that ensued, from scorching heat and $4 bottles of water, to malfunctioning porta-potties and a whole lot of pent-up white male rage that was unleashed in the form of fights, fires, and multiple reports of sexual assault.
Thrown 30 years after the original Woodstock, Woodstock 99 was completely unlike the counter-cultural celebration of peace, love, and music. The trailer distills the chaos that ensued, from scorching heat and $4 bottles of water, to malfunctioning porta-potties and a whole lot of pent-up white male rage that was unleashed in the form of fights, fires, and multiple reports of sexual assault.
- 7/7/2021
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
The King, Eugene Jarecki’s newest documentary feature, first premiered one year ago, finding critical success at the Cannes Film Festival under the title Promised Land. Eight months later, a new cut screened as an official selection at the Sundance Film Festival. Finally, later this summer, The King will get a theatrical release, courtesy of Oscilloscope Laboratories.
The documentary recounts the famed life and career of “the king of rock” Elvis Presley as director Eugene Jarecki takes Presley’s 1963 Rolls Royce on a cross-country musical road trip across the United States. Throughout the film – which is just as much about Elvis than it is about America – fascinating and dismaying comparisons are drawn between Presley’s career and the deteriorating attitudes of American culture; exploring how we got to where we are as a country today.
Rory O’Connor said in his review, “A title like Promised Land can be appreciated...
The documentary recounts the famed life and career of “the king of rock” Elvis Presley as director Eugene Jarecki takes Presley’s 1963 Rolls Royce on a cross-country musical road trip across the United States. Throughout the film – which is just as much about Elvis than it is about America – fascinating and dismaying comparisons are drawn between Presley’s career and the deteriorating attitudes of American culture; exploring how we got to where we are as a country today.
Rory O’Connor said in his review, “A title like Promised Land can be appreciated...
- 5/22/2018
- by The Film Stage
- The Film Stage
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