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AMC Networks today announced that it has given the green light to the sports docuseries Gold Rush (working title), an AMC Studios and Skydance Sports co-production with producing partners NFL Films, Religion of Sports (Ros), and Tom Brady (for both Ros and 199 Productions).

The four-episode series will explore the dramatic and iconic run of the San Francisco 49ers during the ’80s and early ’90s, when the club rose from an also-ran into pro football’s most glamorous franchise. The series is set to premiere exclusively on AMC and AMC+ in 2026.

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Utilizing rare and never-before-seen footage from NFL Films, including video of team speeches and behind-the-scenes photos of San Francisco’s legendary head coach Bill Walsh, the series will feature incisive interviews with club legends (and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees) such as Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, Ronnie Lott, Steve Young, and Eddie DeBartolo Jr.

Exhibitors at the 2025 Nab Show in Las Vegas. (Courtesy photo)

More than 55,000 individuals registered to attend the National Association of Broadcasters’ (Nab) annual trade event Nab Show in Las Vegas this year, according to data released by the industry organization.

The four-day event, which wrapped up on Wednesday, included registered attendees from more than 160 countries, with one out of four attendees traveling from outside the United States to attend, and more than half of registered participants attending Nab Show for the first time.

More than 1,100 global exhibitors used Nab Show as an opportunity to showcase their products and services, and to make executives available for in-networking opportunities. Some of those exhibitors included Amazon Web Services (Aws), AT&T Business, Dell Technologies, Intel, Microsoft, Adobe, Sony, Verizon Business, Nikon Canon and Ross Video.

David Ross, the CEO of Ross Video, described Nab Show as the industry’s “Super Bowl” event, and...

Simone Biles has joined the board for Religion of Sports, the production company founded by Tom Brady, Michael Strahan and Gotham Chopra.

Biles becomes the company’s newest member of its Board of Directors, where she will serve as a creative partner of Religion of Sports, helping the company expand their storytelling across the media landscape. The current board also includes founders Brady, Strahan and Chopra, as well as CEO Ameeth Sankaran and investment representatives from Shamrock Capital, Elysian Park Ventures and Cerro Capital.

Biles’ new appointment on the board expands her partnership with Religion of Sports after the company produced “Simone vs Herself” and “Simone Biles Rising,” which scored two wins at the Critics Choice Awards for best sports documentary and best limited documentary series.

“I’ve witnessed firsthand how compelling sports media can inspire, educate, and entertain, and after working alongside the incredible Ros team for over five years,...

It’s well-documented that Simone Biles doesn’t really like that athletes are bombarded with questions about “what’s next” in the moments after they’ve achieved their lifelong dreams.

But as she pondered her future after winning gold medals at the 2024 Olympics, and further cementing her legacy as the greatest gymnast of all time, a path began to emerge — toward entertainment.

“Whether I like it or not, I’ve been around the entertainment space for basically my whole professional career. If you asked me when I was younger, I wanted to be a nurse. I wanted to help people. I wanted to be out in the community,” Biles tells Variety about her decision to join the board of Religion of Sports (Ros), the media company founded by NFL legends Tom Brady and Michael Strahan and Emmy-winning documentarian Gotham Chopra.

“I feel like this is such a unique way to still be in the community,...

Greatness Code is a multi-season sports docuseries and there is an easy way to stream the show for free. Sports documentaries may be one of the most popular genres of documentary. Thanks in part to ESPN's 30 for 30 series, sports documentaries have been an ever-present part of the cable landscape, and now they've moved onto streaming. HBO and Netflix have long been the sports doc champs with Drive to Survive, Hard Knocks, and Last Chance U, providing fascinating and sometimes moving insights into the worlds of professional and semi-professional sports.

Apple TV+ is a new streaming platform on the scene and though it's often behind its contemporaries when it comes to producing content, what it does end up producing has steadily been increasing in quality. They began dabbling in sports documentaries with Greatness Code, a short-form sports documentary series that premiered in 2020, with the second season coming in 2022. Each episode...

With women’s sports continuing to receive less than 20% of media coverage, Religion of Sports, Ensemble, and Deep Blue Sports + Entertainment are setting out to address a gap in the market with Next Is Now, an anthology slate that will stream for free on The Roku Channel later this year.

A mix of docuseries and short-form content tailored for TV, streaming platforms, and social media, Next Is Now‘s initial programming includes The Fastest Six Weeks in Sports, a series documenting the intense period between the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament and the start of the WNBA season, which will follow top draft prospects and veteran athletes as they transition through this high-stakes window.

Religion of Sports, the award-winning media company founded by Tom Brady, Michael Strahan, and Gotham Chopra, will lead production, with Issa Rae’s next-gen branded entertainment company Ensemble focusing on social media content creation and distribution.

Aaron Rodgers: Enigma, a new Netflix docuseries about the great and apparently greatly misunderstood NFL quarterback, begins with a tattoo. After the Green Bay Packers trade him in early 2023 to the New York Jets, Rodgers decides to change his jersey number from 12 to 8, which in turn inspires him to get the tat: a dragon eating its own tail while curled into the shape of an infinity symbol.

“Eight sideways is infinity,” Rodgers explains as his left biceps is inked. “So, definitely wanted the infinity symbol. Then I woke up...

The new Netflix docuseries Aaron Rodgers: Enigma drops on Tuesday, December 17, and the timing could be better. Sure, the quarterback's New York Jets finally won another game in Week 15 of the NFL season, and Rodgers has played well for two straight games, but overall, his team has been an extreme disappointment in 2024 and so has the Qb.

In fact, that Netflix is still releasing a docuseries about Rodgers only emphasizes his gravitational pull. He is ancient now for a professional quarterback at 41 years old, and it has been several years since he was anywhere near the best among his position group. Still, he has made enough waves away from the field that he maintains his newsworthiness.

This is, smartly, where Aaron Rodgers: Enigma focuses. Instead of focusing on his recent poor play, the series watches as the quarterback espouses (and misleads in one specific area) some views that are different from many.

"Is it time for him to retire?" Yes. Netflix has revealed an official trailer for a new sports documentary series called Aaron Rodgers: Enigma, arriving on Netflix for streaming this month. Follow NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers' comeback with the New York Jets and also his life off the field, including his advocacy for ayahuasca, a psychedelic brew. The series is co-directed by acclaimed sports filmmakers Gotham Chopra & Liam Hughes (of Destination NBA: A G League Odyssey). The Netflix sports series with 3 full episodes will follow Aaron Rodgers’ comeback after tearing his Achilles, while also exploring his life and career through the intimate and difficult parts that made him a household name on and off the field. Chronicling the defining moments of his life & career. I don't think he should be celebrated for being an anti-vaxxer, as this is ridiculous. But this is framed more as a sports doc and his...

Aaron Rodgers will be back on the field for an NFL for the first time in a year after tearing his Achilles four snaps into his first game for the New York Jets.

The outspoken quarterback will do it with a Netflix greenlight in his pocket.

The streamer has ordered docuseries Aaron Rodgers: Enigma, which will follow Rodgers’ comeback, which kicks off at Levi’s Stadium as the Jets take on the San Francisco 49ers.

The three-part series, which launches on December 17, will also follow the ayahuasca advocate’s life off the field. It is produced by Religion of Sports, Skydance Sports and NFL Films.

In the trailer, which you’ll be able to see above shortly, Rodgers talks about both his approach to quarterback play, as well as the events of that night at MetLife Stadium.

“Listen, I believe in the power of prayer and intention and from the first night this happened,...

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...

The fourth annual Truth Seekers Summit, presented by Paramount+ is only days away, live on August 15th from New York City. In celebration of the event, Rolling Stone and Variety are releasing their third annual Truth Seekers special issue for those who value journalism and documentary filmmaking.

The special issue will showcase interviews with some of the most distinguished professionals in the field. CNN foreign correspondent Clarissa Ward, known for her fearless reporting from conflict zones such as Ukraine and Gaza, shares her insights and experiences. Additionally, filmmaker Jamila Wignot...

With the Truth Seekers Summit presented by Paramount+ less than a month away—August 15th in The Big Apple—Rolling Stone and Variety have added more esteemed names to an already star-studded lineup.

In an era where truth and integrity in journalism are more crucial than ever, journalist and author E. Jean Carroll will be honored with the Truth Seeker Award. This accolade celebrates the extraordinary achievements of journalists and documentary filmmakers dedicated to unearthing the truth, and Carroll’s steadfast commitment to truth and justice is documented (most notably,...

In the first episode of Netflix’s Simone Biles Rising, the titular sports icon details her approach to the 2023 World Championships.

“Not talking to media,” Biles says. “Staying in my zone. Still following up with my therapist. I turned off my comments on Instagram… Twitter I have actually deleted a couple times off my phone.”

Later that same week, Biles became the first-ever woman to land a Yurchenko double-pike at the competition, earning her a 5th skill named after her. Onscreen, gymnastics commentators swoon over the historicism of Biles’ feat, emphasizing how much the athlete has done for the sport. But in the documentary, the now-27-year-old is is clear: She stuck the landing of this one all for herself.

Simone Biles Rising director Katie Walsh, along with the team at production company Religion of Sports, began working with Biles in 2019 — their first project with the gymnastics legend was 2021’s Simone vs. Herself,...

Netflix Releases “Cobra Kai” Season 6 Part 1 Trailer

Enter the dojo for one final season. Netflix has released the official trailer for its highly anticipated final season of “Cobra Kai.”

“The Karate Kid” sequel spinoff series, which stars Ralph Macchio and William Zabka reprising their franchise-leading roles, will return for its sixth and final season on Thursday, July 18, with the first batch of episodes in a super-sized season.

In Season 6, per the official description, the Cobra Kai senseis and students must decide if and how they will compete in the Sekai Taikai, the world championships of karate after they are eliminated from the Valley.

Watch the trailer for “Cobra Kai” Season 6 Part 1 below:

The series also stars Martin Kove, Xolo Maridueña, Jacob Bertrand, Mary Mouser, Tanner Buchanan, Peyton List, Gianni DeCenzo, Courtney Henggeler, Vanessa Rubio, Dallas Dupree Young, Yuji Okumoto, Alicia Hannah-Kim, Griffin Santopietro, and Oona O’Brien, among others.

The first...

“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,...

WNBA games and a NCAA women’s basketball tournament aren’t the only tools Disney has in its arsenal to attract advertisers hoping to expand support of women’s sports.

Starting July 10, the entertainment giant will launch “In The Arena: Serena Williams,” a new eight-part miniseries that chronicles the tennis legend’s long career, including perspective from the subject herself as well as that from key figures in her life. The program is backed by Morgan Stanley, which serves as a presenting sponsor of the series, and Tj Maxx and Heineken, which have come on board as associate sponsors.

With its sponsorship, Morgan Stanley sees a chance to throw a bigger spotlight on women’s sports overall, says Alice Milligan, the company’s chief marketing officer. The category only gets a small investment from advertisers, she says, yet is expected to become a more than $1 billion industry, according to a recent report from Deloitte.

Netflix has shared the official trailer and key art for Simone Biles Rising, a four-part documentary series that will debut on the streaming service on July 17, 2024.

Simone Biles has unfinished business. At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, she was one of the biggest stories leading into the Games. But in sports, as in life, competitions do not always go as planned.

And for Simone, the world had a front-row seat as her private struggle with mental health exploded on the international stage – forcing her to withdraw from the competition.

Since then, Simone has put in the hard work: facing the difficult traumas of her past, learning to manage her mental health, embracing her journey, and, in the process, rebuilding her gymnastics from the ground up.

Her courage to soar knows no bounds. This summer, she plans to return to the Olympic stage once again to do what she’s always done—be...

At its core, documentary filmmaking is an intimate process. The filmmakers are asking their subjects to bring their truest selves to the table — and that can be difficult when those subjects are rock stars who are used to being asked probing questions.

“These music groups who have been around forever, they have the pat answer. They’ve been asked the same question a million times,” said director Frank Marshall, whose latest documentary “The Beach Boys,” chronicles the group’s six decades in the spotlight. “You have to spend the time with them and get their trust in order for them to dig down under and get the real authentic answers.”

Gotham Chopra — who joined Marshall, Lance Oppenheim (“Spermworld” director), Joie Jacoby (“Black Twitter: A People’s History” showrunner and executive producer) and Maria Wilhelm (“Secrets of the Octopus” executive producer) at Variety’s TV FYC Fest to discuss the documentary medium...

The Beach Boys (Disney+)

This documentary follows the group’s family beginnings as their songs epitomizing the California dream drive their rising fame. It features never-before-seen footage and interviews with resident Beach Boys erratic genius Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks and Bruce Johnston and includes input from Janelle Monáe, Lindsey Buckingham, Ryan Tedder and Don Was. The Beach Boys was directed by Frank Marshall and Thom Zimny and written by Mark Monroe.

The Greatest Night in Pop (Netflix)

On Jan. 25, 1985, a group of music icons got together to create the renowned pop song “We Are the World.” This film, directed by Bao Nguyen, features new interviews with many of the artists involved in the making of the song, including Lionel Richie, Bruce Springsteen, Huey Lewis, Dionne Warwick and Cyndi Lauper. The anthem was written by Richie and Michael Jackson for African famine relief and also features Kenny Rogers,...

Pasadena, CA – February 9: Cast and EP attend the TCA Press Event for Hulu’s “Thank You, Goodnight” at the Langham Huntington in Pasadena, California on February 9, 2024. Photo Credit (Disney/PictureGroup)

Jon Bon Jovi, Gotham Chopra As a director, Gotham Chopra has chosen to work on a number of intriguing projects over the years, including documentaries covering his famous father (Deepak Chopra) and championship-winning athletes like Kobe Bryant, Tom Brady, Stephen Curry, David Ortiz, LeBron James, and Victor Cruz. For his most recent docuseries, he turned his sights on one of his favorite bands, Bon Jovi, for Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story. When we spoke to Chopra, he talked about how he approaches his documentary subjects in a way that almost feels like psychology. Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story is currently streaming on Hulu.

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Netflix is adding to its sports docuseries lineup with three new shows centered on the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics as well as Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones.

In partnership with the International Olympic Committee, Netflix is doing docuseries on gymnastics great Simone Biles, the U.S. men’s basketball team, and Olympic track athletes, the last of which was ordered last year and is now titled “Sprint.”

The Biles series is titled “Simone Biles: Rising,” and will debut its first part in July ahead of the Summer Games. The series consists of four 45-minute episodes. The official description states:

“Simone Biles has unfinished business. At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, she was one of the biggest stories leading into the Games. But in sport, as in life, competitions do not always go as planned. And for Simone, the world had a front row seat as her private struggle with mental health exploded on...

Netflix and the International Olympic Committee are partnering on three new sports series: Simone Biles: Rising, Olympic Men’s Basketball and Sprint.

Each show offers viewers unique access behind the scenes of the upcoming Olympic Games Paris 2024 and are set to premiere this summer and fall and early 2025.

Simone Biles: Rising follows Biles and her return to the Olympic stage after withdrawing from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics to focus on her mental health. Since then, she’s put in the work rebuilding her gymnastics from the ground up and she’s ready for this next stage of competition.

Part 1 will premiere in July ahead of the start of the Paris games. The four-episode series is produced by Religion of Sports in association with the Olympic Channel. Gotham Chopra, Ameeth Sankaran, Giselle Parets and Janey Miller executive produce. Kate Walsh will direct.

Olympic Men’s Basketball is a 6-episode series that...

Netflix is getting into the Olympic spirit with its newest batch of sports documentaries.

The streamer has partnered with the International Olympic Committee on three series following gymnastics superstar Simone Biles and athletes in men’s basketball and track and field. Filmmaking teams for the three shows will gain access to the athletes and venues at the summer games in Paris.

Separately, Netflix has ordered a series about the Dallas Cowboys and owner Jerry Jones, with a focus on the team’s dominant years in the early and mid-1990s. The company made the announcements as part of its first-ever upfront on Wednesday — where it also announced its biggest push into live sports so far with a deal to carry NFL games on Christmas for the next three years.

Biles’ return for her third Olympics will be chronicled in Simone Biles: Rising, which will run in two parts. The first...

Pasadena, CA – February 9: Cast and EP attend the TCA Press Event for Hulu’s “Thank You, Goodnight” at the Langham Huntington in Pasadena, California on February 9, 2024. Photo Credit (Disney/PictureGroup)

Jon Bon Jovi, Gotham Chopra In the 40 years since Bon Jovi first broke onto the music scene with the single Runaway, the band has picked up plenty of fans along the way — in fact, the band’s 2004 box set was called 100,000,000 Bon Jovi Fans Can’t Be Wrong, a celebration of the fact that, 20 years into its career, Bon Jovi had sold 100,000,000 million records. Now, the band’s history has been chronicled by director Gotham Chopra in the new documentary series Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story. For Chopra, the project was more than just a job. As he explained to us, he’s been a fan of the band for a long time himself, and he considers...

Documentaries about rock bands aren't a new concept, but with TV projects becoming even more popular through streaming, more music docuseries are being made. The next project in this format is Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story, a four-part docuseries examining the 40-year-long trajectory of '80s rock group Bon Jovi. The series, directed by Gotham Chopra, will take fans behind the scenes on some of the band's career highlights, from kicking off this music journey in New Jersey to years later continuing to tour and putting out new music. With insights from Bon Jovi members and close friends, this is how you can watch it on streaming.

Original members Jon, Tico, and David still rockin' with Bon Jovi after 40+ years. Phil X & Hugh also jammin' in the mix. Dave Sabo left Bon Jovi in '83, joined Skid Row and stayed buds with Jon. Alec John Such's bass playing journey with the band. Richie Sambora's family time led him to quit Bon Jovi in 201 Solo career launch, potential return talks with the band in 2023.

The new Hulu docuseries Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story reveals many of the behind the scenes details behind Bon Jovi's rise to fame. The four-part miniseries covers more than 5 hours of exclusive content, photos, and never-before seen footage, including modern interviews with John Bon Jovi, David Bryan, and Richie Sombora, who discusses why he quit Bon Jovi in 2013. Thank You, Goodnight was released in its entirety on April 26, 2024 and can only be streamed exclusively on Hulu. Gotham Chopra directed the project.

Sambora discussed his reasons for leaving the band Bon Jovi in 2013 in the Hulu docuseries. Sambora left due to personal reasons, including a desire to spend more time with his daughter. Sambora apologized for his abrupt departure, expressing regret over the situation.

Richie Sambora opened up about his abrupt departure from Bon Jovi in the docuseries Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story and apologized for the circumstances that led to the split. Sambora, according to the docuseries, joined the band in 1983 as their lead guitarist and assisted in writing the songs "Come Back" and "Burning for Love", which would appear on the band's debut album. He remained with the band as their popularity skyrocketed, but shocked the rest of Bon Jovi and fans when he abruptly left the group in 2013.

Sambora's departure came just hours before the band was to perform in Calgary for their 2013 tour, with musician Phil X...

The new four-part documentary series “Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story” takes a deep look into the lives of the iconic rock band members in Bon Jovi, centering in on its lead singer Jon Bon Jovi.

“Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story,” which Hulu described as an overview of a “40-year odyssey of rock and roll idolatry,” celebrates the band’s 40th anniversary while allowing viewers to reflect on the impact the New Jersey rockers made on the music scene.

The series was directed and executive produced by multiple Emmy Award-winner Gotham Chopra, Giselle Parets and Ameeth Sankaran. Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch.

When does “Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story” come out?

“Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story” premiered on Friday, April 26.

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“Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story” is...

Sustaining a career for 40 years is a huge accomplishment for anyone, but for a rock n roll band, its legendary. From award-winning director Gotham Chopra, the four-part Hulu documentary Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story covers four decades and includes personal videos, unreleased early demos and never before seen photos to accompany the band members sharing their own stories about the musical journey, from the ups and downs to the good and bad. The band gets vulnerable in honest moments of reflection that dont always line up with each other, but everyone has their truth.

Jon Bon Jovi is stepping out to promote his new Hulu docu-series!

The 62-year-old rocker was all smiles as he attended a special screening of Thank You, Good Night: The Bon Jovi Story on Thursday night (April 25) held at the Ipic Theater in New York City.

Guests in attendance included Maye Musk, Jennifer Esposito and husband Jesper Vesterstroem, Oppenheimer actor David Krumholtz, Madame Secretary actor Erich Bergen, The Loudest Voice actress Jenna Leigh Green, and American Horror Story actor Denis O’Hare along with the docu-series’ director Gotham Chopra.

Following the screening, Jon mingled with guests at the after-party held at The Fulton by Jean-Georges.

The docu-series, which is available for streaming on Hulu now, follows “the history of Bon Jovi, featuring personal videos, photos, and music that provide a look at Jon Bon Jovi‘s life and the band’s journey from New Jersey clubs to global fame.”

In a recent interview,...

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The “bunch of kids from New Jersey” are getting the documentary treatment in Thank You Good Night, The Bon Jovi Story, with all episodes now streaming on Hulu. The four-part docuseries dives into the “epic past and uncertain future” of...

Pasadena, CA – February 9: Cast and EP attend the TCA Press Event for Hulu’s “Thank You, Goodnight” at the Langham Huntington in Pasadena, California on February 9, 2024. (Photo Credit: Disney/PictureGroup)

Jon Bon Jovi This four-part docuseries, Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story, goes beyond the hits and the hairspray. Acclaimed filmmaker Gotham Chopra digs deep, showing us the band’s rise from sweaty New Jersey clubs to global rock icons. He uses never-before-seen videos, old photos, and the music itself to paint a picture of Jon Bon Jovi, the band, and their wild journey. From the early struggles to those stadium-rocking moments, this series gets up close and personal. Bon Jovi’s not afraid to share it all, the good and the rough patches. This honesty, along with Chopra’s skill, makes for a documentary that feels raw and real. As Jon Bon Jovi himself put it. (Click...

Forty years after putting down the Power Station broom and picking up the microphone, Jon Bon Jovi is in an introspective mood.

The man who co-wrote iconic songs including “Livin’ on a Prayer” and “Keep the Faith” is preparing for the release of Hulu’s four-part docuseries Thank You, Goodnight, directed by Gotham Chopra.

Initially planned as a career retrospective around the band’s 40th anniversary – Bon Jovi’s eponymous album was released on January 21, 1984 – the series added another element to the story, that of its lead singer’s health issues that have raised question marks about the band’s future.

Thank You, Goodnight, which premieres April 26, highlights the highs and lows of being in a band, the drugs and the difficulties of remaining successful and wanting to evolve but not wanting to alienate its audience, in addition to its leader’s health issues. It’s not a “VH1 puff piece,...

When you think of iconic hair bands, you probably think of Bon Jovi. The band behind hits like “You Give Love a Bad Name,” fronted by singer and eponymous frontman Jon Bon Jovi, is responsible for much of the image people associate with typical 1980s rock and roll, along with bands like Twisted Sister, Mötley Crüe, and Poison. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of the band or simply remember “Wanted Dead or Alive” from Rock of Ages, Hulu and director Gotham Chopra have arrived with a new documentary about the band’s history: Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story.

Here is an incomplete list of people who might really enjoy Hulu’s Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story: Longtime Bon Jovi fans, who know this story by heart but love it enough to want to hear it again. More recent converts, eager to fill in the gaps of their knowledge. Individuals who are deeply invested in Jon Bon Jovi as a person, and wondering how he’s been. Jon himself, presumably — though the frontman has stressed that he did not have final cut, director Gotham Chopra has assembled a portrait as reverent as any celebrity might reasonably hope for.

Everyone else — the casual listeners, the total newbies, the gossips and (at least in my case) the critics — can probably keep walking. Thank You, Goodnight is a perfectly nice retrospective, approachable and amiable and affectionate. But that’s not the same thing as saying it’s a particularly insightful one.

Dive deep into the 40-year journey of iconic rock band Bon Jovi, from Jersey Shore clubs to global fame, with never-before-seen footage in Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story. Director Gotham Chopra reveals the band's highs and lows, highlighting Jon Bon Jovi's personal struggles amid their rise to stardom. Jon Bon Jovi trusted Chopra to tell their story authentically, giving the team creative freedom to explore the band's legacy and future.

Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story shares the incredible story of the legendary band from their humble beginnings in Jersey Shore clubs to playing at some of the largest venues in the world. The documentary series reveals unreleased early demos, never-before-seen footage, and personal videos from the band. The docuseries touches on the highs and lows of their journey including Jon Bon Jovi questioning his future at the time of filming.

The documentary is told in four parts.

Celebrating 40 years of rock and roll, Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story takes fans behind the scenes with unreleased footage and personal stories. Jon Bon Jovi reflects on the band's journey, staying true to their roots and sound while showcasing vulnerability and personal experiences through their music. Drummer Tico Torres shares insights on performing for over 40 years, staying youthful, and the band's commitment to creating great music.

Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story is a docuseries that explores the illustrious career of Bon Jovi chronicling their journey over the last forty years. This includes their humble beginnings at clubs on the Jersey shore, devastating losses as the band lost a member, and the great success of performing on some of the biggest stages in the world. Through it all, Jon Bon Jovi and his band have worked hard to stay true to their music and their Jersey roots.

Before Bon Jovi go down memory lane in their multi-part documentary, Thank You, Goodnight, Jon Bon Jovi visited Jimmy Kimmel Live (for the first time!) to reminisce about some highlights from his Rock Hall-worthy career.

During the wide-ranging, 15-minute interview, the singer talked about his first guitar — which he sold to a neighborhood kid in 1978, and he got back from him just this year — and getting a local radio DJ to play what became Bon Jovi’s first hit, “Runaway.”

Bon Jovi and Kimmel also talked about what was the singer’s first released recording,...

Bon Jovi have announced a new album, Forever, out June 7th via Island Records. As a preview, the band has unveiled the video for its lead single, “Legendary.”

The pop-country-tinged track is anthemic and positive, fueled by major chords, “whoa-oh” choruses, and Jon Bon Jovi’s charismatic presence. The singer has battled vocal issues in recent years, but his voice sounds clean on the verses as backing vocals by the rest of the band supplement the song’s chorus.

“This record is a return to joy,” said Jon Bon Jovi via a press release. “From the writing, through the recording process, this is turn up the volume, feel good Bon Jovi.”

Bon Jovi are celebrating their 40th anniversary as a band this year. In addition to the new album, a career-spanning Hulu docuseries, Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story, is set to premiere on April 26th.

The four-part docuseries...

Netflix Releases Final Trailer Ahead of “3 Body Problem” Opening

Netflix’s highly anticipated “3 Body Problem” makes its world premiere at SXSW Film & TV Festival tonight, Friday, March 8, and the streamer has released the final trailer ahead of the debut.

Watch the latest trailer for “3 Body Problem” below:

Created by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss (“Game of Thrones”) and Alexander Woo, the new band documentary joins the iconic rock band in February 2022 as they look back at over 40 years as one of the most recognizable bands in the world and follows them on their real-time journey to attempt to chart out of the future.

Watch the trailer for “Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story” below:

In addition to personal videos, unreleased early demos, original lyrics, and never-before-seen photos, “Thank You, Goodnight” will also feature interviews with band members Jon Bon Jovi, Tico Torres, Richie Sambora, Phil X,...

The unveiling of the trailer for ‘Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story’ on Disney+ Hotstar marks an exciting moment for fans of the iconic band and its frontman, Jon Bon Jovi. This four-part docu-series promises an intimate look into the epic journey of Bon Jovi over the past 40 years, from their humble beginnings in Jersey Shore clubs to their status as one of the most recognizable bands in the world.

What sets this series apart is its real-time portrayal of the band’s struggles and triumphs, including the uncertainty surrounding Jon Bon Jovi’s vocal injury and its potential impact on the band’s future. Viewers can expect a candid exploration of the highs and lows of rock and roll idolatry, with access to personal videos, unreleased demos, original lyrics, and never-before-seen photos.

Directed and executive produced by Gotham Chopra, a multiple Emmy® Award winner known for his insightful storytelling,...

The retelling of Bon Jovi’s legacy is wanted dead or alive.

The iconic New Jersey-based band is at the center of four-part Hulu docuseries “Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story.” Billed as an “all access” account of the band’s rise to fame, the docuseries spans 40 years of rock ‘n roll history culminating in frontman Jon Bon Jovi’s vocal injury that throws the band’s touring future into question.

“Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story” joins the band in February 2022 and follows their real time journey with its fits and starts as they attempt to chart out what’s next. The series uses personal videos, unreleased early demos, original lyrics, and never-before-seen photos to capture Bon Jovi’s journey from Jersey Shore Clubs to the biggest stages on the planet. The docuseries is directed and executive produced by Emmy winner Gotham Chopra.

“Thank You, Goodnight” features interviews with Jon Bon Jovi,...

Hulu has shared the first full look at Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story, the four-part docuseries about the Rock Hall-inducted band premiering on the streaming service in April.

Like the first look that was shared last month, the new trailer follows these “bunch of kids from New Jersey” from their early days recording music on borrowed studio time to their ascent in the Eighties to penning “Livin’ on a Prayer” (“That’s the best song we’ve written to date”) to the band’s recent years, including Jon Bon Jovi’s vocal injury.

Exclusive: Fremantle has a new unscripted chief.

The American Idol and America’s Got Talent producer has hired Jimmy Fox as EVP, Unscripted Development and Sales for its U.S. operations.

Fox joins from Religion of Sports, where he moved his Main Event Media banner from All3Media last year.

Fox’s hire comes as Jayson Dinsmore, who was President of Unscripted, changes roles to become a consulting producer on AGT, which starts production on Season 19 next month. Dinsmore has been at Fremantle for six years; he joined in 2018 from CMT, where he was head of development.

Fremantle is behind series such as NBC’s America’s Got Talent as well as ABC’s Idol and a slew of game shows including CBS’ The Price Is Right and syndicated series Family Feud.

The company also produces Jimmy Fallon’s Password, which is returning to NBC for a second season.

Fox will report to...

Jon Bon Jovi is a rare hairband frontman who has been able to extend his hit music career beyond the 80s metal rock era. He crossed over as a solo artist, but his band, Bon Jovi, remains one of the most beloved in the rock genre with hits such as “Livin’ on a Prayer” and “You Give Love a Bad Name” (which was played all over the trailer to Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt’s ode to stuntmen in David Leitch‘s The Fall Guy). Hulu has now released the trailer for the upcoming documentary for the story of the band told from their own personal perspectives. The Hulu doc, Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story teases their famous frontman preparing audiences by saying, “I’ve got a story to tell.”

In the official release from Hulu, the synopsis reads,

“The series joins the band in February 2022 and follows...

Just weeks after Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story was announced, Hulu has shared the teaser and release date for the four-part docuseries about the Rock Hall-inducted hitmakers.

In just 30 seconds, the first look touches on all the drama in Jovi land over the band’s 40-year career: “War” between bandmates, the “out of control” partying that followed their fame, guitarist Richie Sambora’s exit, Jon Bon Jovi’s vocal injury, and much more.

“Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story joins the band in February 2022 and follows their...

This week marks a milestone for a band that’s been rocking America for decades: It was 40 years ago that Bon Jovi released its self-titled debut album. Although the album stalled out at No. 43 on Billboard’s album chart and the single Runaway only made it to No. 39 on the Hot 100, it laid the groundwork for the string of hit albums that would follow, starting with Slippery When Wet in 1986. With more than four decades of Bon Jovi history in the books, the band, along with director Gotham Chopra, have memorialized that history with a four-part documentary series, Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story. We’ve spoken to Jon Bon Jovi several times over the years, told us that one of his most interesting fan encounters came on a movie set, when the director introduced him to a very, very dedicated fan. (Click on the media bar below to...

Bon Jovi fans have a lot to look forward to this year. Hulu has announced that it will premiere a fully authorized docuseries, Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story, on April 26th. In addition, a deluxe reissue of Bon Jovi’s 1984 self-titled debut album has just been released digitally, with a vinyl repress out March 24th.

The four-part docuseries will chronicle all four decades of the band and its frontman Jon Bon Jovi, offering unprecedented access including “personal videos, unreleased early demos, original lyrics, and never-before-seen photos.” The series was produced by Ros, the banner of filmmaker Gotham Chopra, and edited and co-produced by Alex Trudeau Viriato.

Bon Jovi are setting the stage for the docuseries with a 40th anniversary deluxe reissue of their debut album, which dropped on digital platforms Wednesday (January 24th).

The expanded collection includes the original album, newly remastered from the original tapes, along with...

“Ripley” Starring Andrew Scott Gets Teaser

Netflix has a question for you: who is Tom Ripley?

The streamer has given a premiere date and first official teaser for the upcoming limited series “Ripley,” based on the series of bestselling novels from Patricia Highsmith and starring Andrew Scott.

Scott plays Ripley, a grifter scraping by in early 1960s New York who is hired by a wealthy man to travel to Italy to try to convince his vagabond son to return home, catapulting him into a complex life of deceit, fraud, and murder.

Watch the teaser for “Ripley” below:

Dakota Fanning and Johnny Flynn will co-star opposite Scott with additional casting including Elliot Sumner, Maurizio Lombardi, Margherita Buy, and John Malkovich.

“Ripley” premieres exclusively on Netflix on Thursday, April 4.

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The wait is over for more of Season 2 of “Invincible.” On...