A documentary collection of five “story behind the story” looks at compelling chapters from the world of sports doesn’t happen by accident. Particularly in a corner of the entertainment world driven by injecting drama into events in whatever sport happens to be on display, athletes are no stranger to the process of seeing how stories are written in real time.
So when the filmmaking duo of Maclain and Chapman Way set out to collect a handful of sports world reevaluations for the Netflix series “Untold,” they knew exactly what they were looking for in potential subjects. After an enlightening conversation with former tennis pro Mardy Fish — the main participant in “Breaking Point,” the volume’s last chapter — the Ways met with around 20 different former sports stars before honing in on the five that would come to make up “Untold.”
“We talked to a lot of athletes and looked at...
So when the filmmaking duo of Maclain and Chapman Way set out to collect a handful of sports world reevaluations for the Netflix series “Untold,” they knew exactly what they were looking for in potential subjects. After an enlightening conversation with former tennis pro Mardy Fish — the main participant in “Breaking Point,” the volume’s last chapter — the Ways met with around 20 different former sports stars before honing in on the five that would come to make up “Untold.”
“We talked to a lot of athletes and looked at...
- 9/8/2021
- by Steve Greene
- Indiewire
“Untold” is ostensibly about sports, but there’s a curious connector across the new Netflix documentary series. In each of the five episodes, as the best laid plans of teams and athletes begin to unravel, TV ends up a catalyzing factor. Partly, that’s the inevitable byproduct of fame: More notoriety leads to more eyeballs and all the swirling problems that increased attention can bring.
But the parade of nightly news reports and late-night talk show guest spots also illustrates what makes “Untold” such an enticing premise to be seen through a sports lens. As the title implies, the series examines specific chapters in a variety of sports, offering the people at the center the chance to share their feelings years (or in some cases decades) later.
Some of these have a true-crime tinge to them, as with installments covering a minor league hockey team caught up in a federal...
But the parade of nightly news reports and late-night talk show guest spots also illustrates what makes “Untold” such an enticing premise to be seen through a sports lens. As the title implies, the series examines specific chapters in a variety of sports, offering the people at the center the chance to share their feelings years (or in some cases decades) later.
Some of these have a true-crime tinge to them, as with installments covering a minor league hockey team caught up in a federal...
- 8/10/2021
- by Steve Greene
- Indiewire
1. “The Chair” Season 1 (available August 20)
Why Should I Watch: Sandra Oh! Do you need another reason beyond Sandra Oh? Of course not, but perhaps you’re curious to know how much of the “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Killing Eve” star you’ll be getting. “The Chair” consists of six, half-hour episodes, all of which star Oh as Dr. Ji-Yoon Kim, the new Chair of the English department at a prestigious (fictional) university tarnished by scandal. A professor (Jay Duplass) has been accused of improper behavior, and the investigation is made all the more complicated by a) his well-liked status within the community, and b) his possible relationship with Dr. Kim. Has she been promoted to guide the university into a new era, or is she the scapegoat to help the old guard escape any blame for their current predicament?
Bonus Reason: Amanda Peet! No, the “Brockmire” and “Togetherness” star isn’t...
Why Should I Watch: Sandra Oh! Do you need another reason beyond Sandra Oh? Of course not, but perhaps you’re curious to know how much of the “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Killing Eve” star you’ll be getting. “The Chair” consists of six, half-hour episodes, all of which star Oh as Dr. Ji-Yoon Kim, the new Chair of the English department at a prestigious (fictional) university tarnished by scandal. A professor (Jay Duplass) has been accused of improper behavior, and the investigation is made all the more complicated by a) his well-liked status within the community, and b) his possible relationship with Dr. Kim. Has she been promoted to guide the university into a new era, or is she the scapegoat to help the old guard escape any blame for their current predicament?
Bonus Reason: Amanda Peet! No, the “Brockmire” and “Togetherness” star isn’t...
- 8/1/2021
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
Netflix is preparing to tell the untold stories in the world of sports with their upcoming docuseries, titled appropriately enough, “Untold.” The trailer below gives a sneak peek at the five feature-length episodes, two of which are helmed by “Wild Wild Country” directors Chapman and Maclein Way (who also executive produce the full series).
The synopsis, per Netflix:
Premiering weekly, each film kicks off at a pivotal moment — the big fight, the Olympics, the playoffs — and then delves deep into what happened beyond the headlines, as told by those who lived it, to reveal the grit, resilience, heartbreak, triumph, violence, comedy, and pathos beneath the sweat.
Whether it’s the famous “Malice at the Palace” Pacers-Pistons brawl finally being unraveled by those who were on the inside, Olympian Caitlyn Jenner reflecting on her journey to winning gold, boxer Christy Martin in the fight of her life outside the ring, professional...
The synopsis, per Netflix:
Premiering weekly, each film kicks off at a pivotal moment — the big fight, the Olympics, the playoffs — and then delves deep into what happened beyond the headlines, as told by those who lived it, to reveal the grit, resilience, heartbreak, triumph, violence, comedy, and pathos beneath the sweat.
Whether it’s the famous “Malice at the Palace” Pacers-Pistons brawl finally being unraveled by those who were on the inside, Olympian Caitlyn Jenner reflecting on her journey to winning gold, boxer Christy Martin in the fight of her life outside the ring, professional...
- 7/27/2021
- by Kristen Lopez
- Indiewire
Atlas Entertainment is expanding into literary management with the launch of Atlas Literary following the acquisition of HertzbergMedia.
Alex Hertzberg will lead the new division as CEO as they focus on literary creators with unique artistic identities and brands.
“Atlas Entertainment has since its inception had the good fortune to manage some of the worlds most talented creative voices both in front of the camera and musically. These relationships have always enhanced Atlas’ content creation in the motion picture, television and music mediums. We are excited to establish similar relationships in the literary arena,” said Atlas Entertainment’s Charles Roven. “We are thrilled to have Alex, with his depth of experience and stellar clients, as our partner in this new venture. This division is the perfect companion to Atlas Entertainment and Atlas Artists and our unified ability to create holistic content”
“Atlas Entertainment and Atlas Artists teams operate with the...
Alex Hertzberg will lead the new division as CEO as they focus on literary creators with unique artistic identities and brands.
“Atlas Entertainment has since its inception had the good fortune to manage some of the worlds most talented creative voices both in front of the camera and musically. These relationships have always enhanced Atlas’ content creation in the motion picture, television and music mediums. We are excited to establish similar relationships in the literary arena,” said Atlas Entertainment’s Charles Roven. “We are thrilled to have Alex, with his depth of experience and stellar clients, as our partner in this new venture. This division is the perfect companion to Atlas Entertainment and Atlas Artists and our unified ability to create holistic content”
“Atlas Entertainment and Atlas Artists teams operate with the...
- 2/5/2020
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Currently making her mark in WWE and guest-starring on Fox drama “9-1-1,” Ronda Rousey is heading to ESPN+ later this month with Season 2 of her docuseries, “Why We Fight.”
Season 1 originally aired on Verizon Go90, but the second season that explores what drives world-class athletes to pursue combat sports will make the jump to ESPN’s streaming channel, it was announced Monday.
“Why We Fight” is hosted by former Ufc fighter Cat Zingano, executive produced by Rousey, produced by Dirty Robber and Religion of Sports, co-founded by Gotham Chopra, Tom Brady and Michael Strahan.
Also Read: WWE Superstar Ronda Rousey to Play 'Fearless' Firefighter on '9-1-1' Season 3
“For all of us who are fighters, there is nothing that makes us feel more alive than fighting,” Zingano said in a statement. “It’s the scariest, yet most rewarding experience we’ll ever have. Someone who...
Season 1 originally aired on Verizon Go90, but the second season that explores what drives world-class athletes to pursue combat sports will make the jump to ESPN’s streaming channel, it was announced Monday.
“Why We Fight” is hosted by former Ufc fighter Cat Zingano, executive produced by Rousey, produced by Dirty Robber and Religion of Sports, co-founded by Gotham Chopra, Tom Brady and Michael Strahan.
Also Read: WWE Superstar Ronda Rousey to Play 'Fearless' Firefighter on '9-1-1' Season 3
“For all of us who are fighters, there is nothing that makes us feel more alive than fighting,” Zingano said in a statement. “It’s the scariest, yet most rewarding experience we’ll ever have. Someone who...
- 9/9/2019
- by Debbie Emery
- The Wrap
Welcome to Rumorville! Here you can learn about casting news that’s about to break in Hollywood. These speculations might be only rumors, but that doesn’t mean you can’t follow the trail all the way to the audition room. “Christy Martin”Amy Schumer is having a moment with her highly-anticipated comedy “I Feel Pretty” opening this weekend. While Schumer has, up to this point, only had a résumé of comedies, she looks to be exploring new paths for the future—namely, drama. She is looking at an appearance in the planned boxing drama biopic “Christy Martin” about the world champion who had to fight through a man’s world to get the success she deserved and found herself fighting for her life. The project will be written and directed by “Valentine’s Day” writer Katherine Fugate, and it will be her directing debut. Because she has no other feature directing credits,...
- 4/20/2018
- backstage.com
Exclusive: Amy Schumer, whose highly anticipated comedy I Feel Pretty opens this weekend wide from Stx, is now circling another Voltage Pictures project. Written and to be directed by Katherine Fugate (Valentine’s Day), Christy Martin is a true story about the world champion boxer of the same name who had to fight through a man’s world to gain success and later personally found herself fighting for her life. This would be a decided turn for Schumer as it is a gritty drama — but what a great story — about a woman who never gives up and who keeps going despite every odd against her.
Christy Martin came from little, rose up the ranks of her sport, found success but not true love until later in life. Once she realized who she was personally, she was then brutalized and left for dead by the man she trusted.
The project will be produced by Alix Madigan,...
Christy Martin came from little, rose up the ranks of her sport, found success but not true love until later in life. Once she realized who she was personally, she was then brutalized and left for dead by the man she trusted.
The project will be produced by Alix Madigan,...
- 4/16/2018
- by Anita Busch and Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Amy Schumer is getting into the ring for her next role.
The comedian is in talks for <em>Christy Martin</em>, a boxing drama based on the life and career of the titular world-champion fighter who pushed for women's place in the sport.
The film will follow Martin's journey from a gym in West Virginia to becoming the first woman signed by famed boxing promoter Don King. The movie will also delve into her personal life and her marriage to an abusive boxing trainer, Jim Martin, who shot and stabbed Martin after she told him she was leaving him for a ...
The comedian is in talks for <em>Christy Martin</em>, a boxing drama based on the life and career of the titular world-champion fighter who pushed for women's place in the sport.
The film will follow Martin's journey from a gym in West Virginia to becoming the first woman signed by famed boxing promoter Don King. The movie will also delve into her personal life and her marriage to an abusive boxing trainer, Jim Martin, who shot and stabbed Martin after she told him she was leaving him for a ...
- 4/16/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Ronda Rousey just got verbally annihilated by a female fighting goddess -- ex-boxing champ Christy Martin who ripped Ronda for being a bad role model, a bad champion and an idiot. 48-year-old Martin -- one of the greatest female boxers of all time -- went off on Rousey to FightHype.com ... saying she wishes she was 10 years younger so she could teach the Ufc superstar a lesson. Check out why Christy thinks Ronda will never...
- 11/6/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
One of the best properties in all of Los Angeles just sold ... for a cool $100 mil, TMZ has learned. Detroit Pistons' owner Tom Gores snagged the Holmby Hills estate Thursday. The place is spectacular ... 30,000 square feet, 10 bedrooms, 20 bathrooms, a 10 car garage, ridiculous pools, including an indoor waterfall that drops into a lap pool, beauty salon, wine room, massage room, movie theater ... and on and on. The master suite alone is 5,300 square feet! It's the second $100 million sale in L.
- 10/21/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Gloria Allred pulled off the impossible -- out-showboating Don King during a pre-fight boxing news conference today. Right after reigning Wbc women's super welterweight champ Christy Martin got on stage in NYC -- Gloria got up and delivered a blow-by-blow of the day Christy was allegedly shot and stabbed by her husband. In Gloria's defense ... they were announcing Christy's first fight since the November incident. She's fighting on the under card of Miguel Cotto vs...
- 1/19/2011
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
If you've always wanted to get Gloria Allred in a boxing ring (yes, you Tiger Woods) ... here's a photo to make you drool -- it's the 'Princess of Payouts' all laced up and ready to answer the bell. Gloria will be with her client -- Wbc female champ Christy Martin -- for a news conference this morning announcing Christy's first fight since her husband allegedly shot and stabbed her in November. The undisputed men's champ...
- 1/19/2011
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Gloria Allred is now fighting for boxer Christy Martin -- who was stabbed and shot by her husband last month -- and Gloria is taking off the gloves, except on the subject of alleged lesbian affairs. // As we first reported, Gloria and Christy won't talk about claims that James Martin attacked Christy after he found out she was cheating on him with a woman. James has since been charged with attempted murder and aggravated battery...
- 12/22/2010
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
TMZ has learned ... Christy Martin will hold a news conference with Gloria Allred Wednesday after attending a bond hearing for the husband accused of trying to kill her ... but she won't utter a peep about reports that she was leaving him for a woman. The Women's Boxing champ has hired Allred, although Gloria is keeping the nature of her representation a secret. James Martin is charged with attempted murder and aggravated battery. Gloria is making...
- 12/22/2010
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
She was the world's most famous female boxer. He was her trainer and loving husband. But when she tried to leave him for a woman, he hatched a plot to K.O. her for good.
There is a story Jim Martin liked to tell about the first time he met the woman who transformed female boxing, who put the sport on the map, about the first time then-Christy Salters walked into his gym in Bristol, Tennessee, her mother and a Pomeranian in tow.
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Jim took one look at the entourage and figured on the best way he could scare her off: He'd put her in the ring with a male boxer, maybe have the guy crack her ribs, and she'd be out of his hair.
That's not the way the story goes, though-at least not for the next two decades.
There is a story Jim Martin liked to tell about the first time he met the woman who transformed female boxing, who put the sport on the map, about the first time then-Christy Salters walked into his gym in Bristol, Tennessee, her mother and a Pomeranian in tow.
Related story on The Daily Beast: Manny Pacquiao, Boxing's Biggest Star
Jim took one look at the entourage and figured on the best way he could scare her off: He'd put her in the ring with a male boxer, maybe have the guy crack her ribs, and she'd be out of his hair.
That's not the way the story goes, though-at least not for the next two decades.
- 12/17/2010
- by Winston Ross
- The Daily Beast
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