Hollywood loves character-driven stories with a meteoric rise, a dramatic fall and the ultimate redemption. Tinsel Town is going to love HBO’s Tiger Woods documentary, and so will viewers — and it’s only going to take two minutes to hook you.
“Tiger,” from directors Matthew Heineman and Matt Hamachek, has an excellent opening scene. The cold open combines never-before-seen footage from Eldrick “Tiger” Woods’ dad, Earl, speaking glowingly about his boy at the Haskins Collegiate Awards Banquet with a childhood Tiger making sure “daddy” just saw his brilliant iron shot from the fairway. Earl’s audio continues over a signature Woods win at The Masters, and then ultimately, laid on top of police-station footage from Tiger’s 2017 DUI arrest.
Yeah, it’s been a wild 45 years.
Heineman and Hamachek told TheWrap they first read about Earl Woods’ proud-papa Haskins speech in Gary Smith’s 1996 Sports Illustrated article, “The Chosen One.
“Tiger,” from directors Matthew Heineman and Matt Hamachek, has an excellent opening scene. The cold open combines never-before-seen footage from Eldrick “Tiger” Woods’ dad, Earl, speaking glowingly about his boy at the Haskins Collegiate Awards Banquet with a childhood Tiger making sure “daddy” just saw his brilliant iron shot from the fairway. Earl’s audio continues over a signature Woods win at The Masters, and then ultimately, laid on top of police-station footage from Tiger’s 2017 DUI arrest.
Yeah, it’s been a wild 45 years.
Heineman and Hamachek told TheWrap they first read about Earl Woods’ proud-papa Haskins speech in Gary Smith’s 1996 Sports Illustrated article, “The Chosen One.
- 1/17/2021
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Part 1 of HBO’s Tiger Woods documentary, “Tiger,” hooked 639,000 total viewers across all platforms on Sunday.
That’s not amazing, but it is better than par for the course. The 639,000 total viewers mark the best performance for an HBO Sports doc since Bill Simmons’ “Andre the Giant” walked through the curtain back in April 2018.
The “Tiger” tally includes all platforms — so yes, streaming is counted here — and a TV encore. A spokesperson for HBO estimated there have been “about 15” HBO Sports titles in the genre between the two docs.
Part 2 of “Tiger” premieres this coming Sunday on HBO and HBO Max. Like the Part 1 debut, it will face competition about as stiff as it gets in the form of the primetime NFL Playoffs.
HBO’s two-part “Tiger” doc is driven by never-before-seen footage and revealing interviews with those who were once close with Woods, including his former caddy and close...
That’s not amazing, but it is better than par for the course. The 639,000 total viewers mark the best performance for an HBO Sports doc since Bill Simmons’ “Andre the Giant” walked through the curtain back in April 2018.
The “Tiger” tally includes all platforms — so yes, streaming is counted here — and a TV encore. A spokesperson for HBO estimated there have been “about 15” HBO Sports titles in the genre between the two docs.
Part 2 of “Tiger” premieres this coming Sunday on HBO and HBO Max. Like the Part 1 debut, it will face competition about as stiff as it gets in the form of the primetime NFL Playoffs.
HBO’s two-part “Tiger” doc is driven by never-before-seen footage and revealing interviews with those who were once close with Woods, including his former caddy and close...
- 1/12/2021
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Tiger, the long-awaited Tiger Woods documentary is finally here, premiering exclusively on HBO and HBO Max. The two-part series traces the rise and fall — and comeback — of Woods, who rose to fame as a child golfing prodigy before disappearing from the public eye, after a string of both personal and professional controversies.
When Does Tiger Come Out on HBO?
The first episode of Tiger premieres Sunday, January 10 at 6pm Pst on HBO and HBO Max. Episode two of the two-part original documentary airs Sunday, January 17. You can watch Tiger live...
When Does Tiger Come Out on HBO?
The first episode of Tiger premieres Sunday, January 10 at 6pm Pst on HBO and HBO Max. Episode two of the two-part original documentary airs Sunday, January 17. You can watch Tiger live...
- 1/9/2021
- by Tim Chan
- Rollingstone.com
"What has Tiger done to Tiger Woods?" HBO has revealed the full-length trailer for an epic biopic doc titled Tiger, described as a monumental and definitive look at the life of golf legend Tiger Woods. The doc will be released as a two-part "series" premiering together in January. Co-directed by doc filmmakers Matthew Hamachek & Matthew Heineman. Tiger is driven by never-before-seen footage and revealing interviews with those who know the golfer best, including his former caddy and close friend, Steve Williams; golf legend and six-time major champion Sir Nick Faldo; Earl Woods' friend & biographer, Pete McDaniel; Tiger's first true love, Dina Parr; as well as Rachel Uchitel, the woman at the center of the sex scandal that forever altered Tiger’s world, breaking her silence with her first-ever sit-down interview about their relationship. HBO says "Heineman and Hamachek provide viewers a definitively nuanced portrait of Eldrick 'Tiger' Woods.
- 12/22/2020
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
HBO has shared the very revealing trailer for its two-part documentary series on Tiger Woods.
“Tiger” charts the rise, fall and comeback of arguably golf’s greatest player of all time. (You can chill about Jack’s major title wins — we said “arguably.”)
Watch the “Tiger” trailer above. In the sneak peek, golf legend and six-time major champion Sir Nick Faldo asked, “What has Tiger done to Tiger Woods?”
Indeed, we all wondered the same thing as we watched the golf phenom fall hard from the pedestal he was (probably unfairly) placed upon by his game and the media.
But that’s not even the best quote from the trailer — that honor goes to a line from Robert Lusetich, author of “Unplayable: An Inside Account of Tiger’s Most Tumultuous Season.”
“The problem with conquering the world, is that the world will want its revenge,” Lusetich said.
The trailer’s kicker,...
“Tiger” charts the rise, fall and comeback of arguably golf’s greatest player of all time. (You can chill about Jack’s major title wins — we said “arguably.”)
Watch the “Tiger” trailer above. In the sneak peek, golf legend and six-time major champion Sir Nick Faldo asked, “What has Tiger done to Tiger Woods?”
Indeed, we all wondered the same thing as we watched the golf phenom fall hard from the pedestal he was (probably unfairly) placed upon by his game and the media.
But that’s not even the best quote from the trailer — that honor goes to a line from Robert Lusetich, author of “Unplayable: An Inside Account of Tiger’s Most Tumultuous Season.”
“The problem with conquering the world, is that the world will want its revenge,” Lusetich said.
The trailer’s kicker,...
- 12/22/2020
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
From HBO Sports and Jigsaw Productions in association with Our Time Projects comes a two-part documentary illuminating in sweeping scope and vast detail the rise, fall, and epic comeback of global icon Tiger Woods. Tiger – which will now premiere in January 2021 – is driven by never-before-seen footage and revealing interviews with those who know the golfer best, including his former caddy and close friend, Steve Williams; golf legend and six-time major champion Sir Nick Faldo; Earl Woods’ friend and biographer, Pete McDaniel; Tiger’s first true love, Dina Parr; as well as Rachel Uchitel, the woman at the center of the sex scandal that forever altered Tiger’s world, breaking her silence with her first-ever sit-down interview about their relationship. Academy Award® winner Alex Gibney executive produces alongside Sam Pollard, Stacey Offman, Richard Perello, Armen Keteyian, and Jeff Benedict. Academy Award nominee and Emmy®-winning filmmaker Matthew Heineman and Emmy® nominee...
- 11/14/2020
- by Kristyn Clarke
- Age of the Nerd
The rise, fall, and triumphant return of golf legend Tiger Woods will be examined in “Tiger,” HBO’s upcoming two-part documentary. The premium cabler released the trailer for the documentary on Thursday.
Per HBO, “Tiger” highlights never-before-seen-footage and interviews with those who know Woods best, including his former caddy and close friend, Steve Williams; golf legend Sir Nick Faldo; his father Earl Woods’ friend and biographer, Pete McDaniel; Tiger’s first true love, Dina Parr; and Rachel Uchitel, the woman at the center of the sex scandal that forever altered Tiger’s world, breaking her silence for the first time.
The documentary will premiere in January 2021. A specific release date is under wraps.
Woods is regarded as one of the greatest golfers in the sport’s history and has won three PGA Tour events. Woods began golfing professionally in 1996 and was one of the sport’s leading players before going...
Per HBO, “Tiger” highlights never-before-seen-footage and interviews with those who know Woods best, including his former caddy and close friend, Steve Williams; golf legend Sir Nick Faldo; his father Earl Woods’ friend and biographer, Pete McDaniel; Tiger’s first true love, Dina Parr; and Rachel Uchitel, the woman at the center of the sex scandal that forever altered Tiger’s world, breaking her silence for the first time.
The documentary will premiere in January 2021. A specific release date is under wraps.
Woods is regarded as one of the greatest golfers in the sport’s history and has won three PGA Tour events. Woods began golfing professionally in 1996 and was one of the sport’s leading players before going...
- 11/13/2020
- by Tyler Hersko
- Indiewire
As the Masters kick off on Thursday, HBO has debuted the trailer for “Tiger,” a two-part documentary film that goes deep into Tiger Woods’ life and especially his relationship with his late father Earl Woods.
In the teaser trailer, Earl Woods talks intimately and emotionally about his gift to his son and how he hopes he will become a humanitarian to go beyond the game of golf. The film explores the world-class golfer’s rise, fall and comeback and the drama surrounding Woods’ sex scandal that has forever altered his game and his world.
“Please forgive me but sometimes I get very emotional when I talk about my son,” Earl Woods says in the trailer. “He will transcend this game and bring to the world a humanitarianism which has never been known before. This is my treasure. Please accept it and use it wisely.”
“Tiger” will debut on HBO in January 2021 and includes new,...
In the teaser trailer, Earl Woods talks intimately and emotionally about his gift to his son and how he hopes he will become a humanitarian to go beyond the game of golf. The film explores the world-class golfer’s rise, fall and comeback and the drama surrounding Woods’ sex scandal that has forever altered his game and his world.
“Please forgive me but sometimes I get very emotional when I talk about my son,” Earl Woods says in the trailer. “He will transcend this game and bring to the world a humanitarianism which has never been known before. This is my treasure. Please accept it and use it wisely.”
“Tiger” will debut on HBO in January 2021 and includes new,...
- 11/12/2020
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Global golfing icon Tiger Wood’s journey through success, scandal, injuries and one of the most amazing comebacks in sports history will be detailed in a two-part documentary series from HBO Sports and executive producer Alex Gibney.
Tiger is now in production and anticipated to bow on Dec. 13 and Dec. 20 on HBO. It will also be available to stream on HBO Max.
The HBO Sports presentation is produced by Jigsaw Productions in association with Our Time Projects; directed by Matthew Heineman and Matthew Hamachek; executive produced by Alex Gibney, Stacey Offman, Richard Perello, Sam Pollard, Armen Keteyian, and Jeff Benedict. It is produced by Trevor Davidoski and Jenna Millman, and for HBO: executive producers Peter Nelson and Bentley Weiner.
Gibney is an Academy Award-winner for Taxi to the Dark Side” and a nominee for Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room. He is also an Emmy-winner for HBO’s Going...
Tiger is now in production and anticipated to bow on Dec. 13 and Dec. 20 on HBO. It will also be available to stream on HBO Max.
The HBO Sports presentation is produced by Jigsaw Productions in association with Our Time Projects; directed by Matthew Heineman and Matthew Hamachek; executive produced by Alex Gibney, Stacey Offman, Richard Perello, Sam Pollard, Armen Keteyian, and Jeff Benedict. It is produced by Trevor Davidoski and Jenna Millman, and for HBO: executive producers Peter Nelson and Bentley Weiner.
Gibney is an Academy Award-winner for Taxi to the Dark Side” and a nominee for Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room. He is also an Emmy-winner for HBO’s Going...
- 7/9/2020
- by Bruce Haring and Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
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