As contractions and cost-cutting continue to hit the nonfiction space, a major producer is changing its documentary strategy: The New York Times.
The Times is restructuring its documentary unit, which is behind its The New York Times Presents series, which has produced nearly four dozen documentaries, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. It is changing the unit with the goal of further enmeshing non-fiction video filmmaking into the company’s existing sub brands and verticals.
Several sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that the Times will be reducing its documentary output. Rumors have been swirling in the nonfiction community about the future of the Times‘ documentaries for some time. The media company released over 20 films in 2019 under their New York Times Presents banner while it released only four films in 2023.
“We just premiered a new film from The New York Times Presents last week, with two additional films presently in production, as...
The Times is restructuring its documentary unit, which is behind its The New York Times Presents series, which has produced nearly four dozen documentaries, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. It is changing the unit with the goal of further enmeshing non-fiction video filmmaking into the company’s existing sub brands and verticals.
Several sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that the Times will be reducing its documentary output. Rumors have been swirling in the nonfiction community about the future of the Times‘ documentaries for some time. The media company released over 20 films in 2019 under their New York Times Presents banner while it released only four films in 2023.
“We just premiered a new film from The New York Times Presents last week, with two additional films presently in production, as...
- 5/3/2024
- by Mia Galuppo and Katie Kilkenny
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The true stories behind viral true crime series “Dr. Death” are being told, with the latest Peacock documentary installment, “Dr. Death: Cutthroat Conman.”
The 90-minute doc charts the rise and fall of celebrity surgeon Paolo Macchiarini, who performed the world’s first synthetic organ transplant. Macchiarini was later exposed as an international conman whose web of lies extends decades, and ensnared many including those in his personal life and left a trail of devastated patients grappling with a nightmare.
The “Dr. Death” narrative franchise, also on Peacock, will unveil its second season centered around Macchiarini, with Édgar Ramírez portraying the disgraced doctor dubbed “Miracle Man” before the accusations of research fraud and unethical experiments swirled. The Italian thoracic surgeon who was known for his cutting-edge stem cell grown and implanted tracheas. Mandy Moore co-stars as NBC television producer Benita Alexander. The series also debuts December 21.
“The story was so compelling.
The 90-minute doc charts the rise and fall of celebrity surgeon Paolo Macchiarini, who performed the world’s first synthetic organ transplant. Macchiarini was later exposed as an international conman whose web of lies extends decades, and ensnared many including those in his personal life and left a trail of devastated patients grappling with a nightmare.
The “Dr. Death” narrative franchise, also on Peacock, will unveil its second season centered around Macchiarini, with Édgar Ramírez portraying the disgraced doctor dubbed “Miracle Man” before the accusations of research fraud and unethical experiments swirled. The Italian thoracic surgeon who was known for his cutting-edge stem cell grown and implanted tracheas. Mandy Moore co-stars as NBC television producer Benita Alexander. The series also debuts December 21.
“The story was so compelling.
- 12/19/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Peacock is unveiling the official teaser and premiere date for Season 2 of Dr. Death starring Edgar Ramírez and Mandy Moore. All eight episodes will drop Thursday, Dec. 21 on Peacock.
Season 2 is based on the “Miracle Man” season of the Wondery podcast. It follows Paolo Macchiarini (Ramírez), a superstar celebrity surgeon who ascended to global fame after performing the world’s first synthetic organ transplant. When investigative journalist Benita Alexander (Moore) approaches him for a story, the line between personal and professional begins to blur, changing her life forever. As she learns how far Paolo will go to protect his secrets, a group of doctors halfway across the world make shocking discoveries of their own that call everything about Paolo into question.
Other cast members include Luke Kirby, Ashley Madekwe and Gustaf Hammarsten.
(L-r) Edgar Ramírez as Dr. Paolo Macchiarini, Mandy Moore as Benita — (Peacock)
“The joy of an anthology series...
Season 2 is based on the “Miracle Man” season of the Wondery podcast. It follows Paolo Macchiarini (Ramírez), a superstar celebrity surgeon who ascended to global fame after performing the world’s first synthetic organ transplant. When investigative journalist Benita Alexander (Moore) approaches him for a story, the line between personal and professional begins to blur, changing her life forever. As she learns how far Paolo will go to protect his secrets, a group of doctors halfway across the world make shocking discoveries of their own that call everything about Paolo into question.
Other cast members include Luke Kirby, Ashley Madekwe and Gustaf Hammarsten.
(L-r) Edgar Ramírez as Dr. Paolo Macchiarini, Mandy Moore as Benita — (Peacock)
“The joy of an anthology series...
- 10/20/2023
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Peacock has shared first look photos of new cast members Edgar Ramírez and Mandy Moore in “Dr. Death” Season 2, which will premiere all eight episodes on Dec. 21.
Based on the Wondery podcast, the show’s upcoming season follows “Miracle Man” Paolo Macchiarini, a charming surgeon renowned for his innovative operations.
“When investigative journalist Benita Alexander approaches him for a story, the line between personal and professional begins to blur, changing her life forever,” the logline states. “As she learns how far Paolo will go to protect his secrets, a group of doctors halfway across the world make shocking discoveries of their own that call everything about Paolo into question.”
In addition to Ramirez and Moore, the season stars Luke Kirby, Ashley Madekwe, and Gustaf Hammarsten.
Peacock
Edgar Ramírez as Dr. Paolo Macchiarini
Peacock
Edgar Ramírez as Dr. Paolo Macchiarini and Mandy Moore as Benita
Scott McDermott/Peacock
Edgar Ramírez as Dr.
Based on the Wondery podcast, the show’s upcoming season follows “Miracle Man” Paolo Macchiarini, a charming surgeon renowned for his innovative operations.
“When investigative journalist Benita Alexander approaches him for a story, the line between personal and professional begins to blur, changing her life forever,” the logline states. “As she learns how far Paolo will go to protect his secrets, a group of doctors halfway across the world make shocking discoveries of their own that call everything about Paolo into question.”
In addition to Ramirez and Moore, the season stars Luke Kirby, Ashley Madekwe, and Gustaf Hammarsten.
Peacock
Edgar Ramírez as Dr. Paolo Macchiarini
Peacock
Edgar Ramírez as Dr. Paolo Macchiarini and Mandy Moore as Benita
Scott McDermott/Peacock
Edgar Ramírez as Dr.
- 10/20/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
When Universal Pictures released the classic creature feature Tremors (watch it Here) back in 1990, they decided to market it with poster art that brings to mind the iconic poster for Universal’s 1975 release Jaws. But before they made that choice, they had hired famed artist Drew Struzan – whose work includes the posters for Indiana Jones, Back to the Future, and Star Wars films, among many others – come up with a couple poster ideas. Yesterday, Struzan took to social media to share a look at a couple of his unused Tremors poster concepts… and you can check them out in this embed:
“Tremors” Unpublished Original #MoviePoster Concept Art…
This 1990 film stars Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward, Reba McEntire and Finn Carter. pic.twitter.com/HSAt4UXw3k
— Drew Struzan (@DrewStruzan) April 11, 2023
Tremors fans may have seen this artwork before, as Struzan has already posted both poster concepts online in recent years, but...
“Tremors” Unpublished Original #MoviePoster Concept Art…
This 1990 film stars Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward, Reba McEntire and Finn Carter. pic.twitter.com/HSAt4UXw3k
— Drew Struzan (@DrewStruzan) April 11, 2023
Tremors fans may have seen this artwork before, as Struzan has already posted both poster concepts online in recent years, but...
- 4/12/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
A new episode of the Revisited video series has just arrived online, and in this one we’re looking back at one of my personal all-time favorite movies, the 1990 creature feature Tremors (watch it Here)! To find out what we had to say about Tremors, check out the video embedded above.
Directed by Ron Underwood from a screenplay by Brent Maddock and S. S. Wilson (who also share story credit with Underwood), Tremors has the following synopsis: Handymen Val McKee and Earl Bassett are tired of their dull lives in the small desert town of Perfection, Nevada. But just as the two try to skip town, they happen upon a series of mysterious deaths and a concerned seismologist studying unnatural readings below the ground. With the help of an eccentric couple, the group fights for survival against giant, worm-like monsters hungry for human flesh.
The film stars Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward,...
Directed by Ron Underwood from a screenplay by Brent Maddock and S. S. Wilson (who also share story credit with Underwood), Tremors has the following synopsis: Handymen Val McKee and Earl Bassett are tired of their dull lives in the small desert town of Perfection, Nevada. But just as the two try to skip town, they happen upon a series of mysterious deaths and a concerned seismologist studying unnatural readings below the ground. With the help of an eccentric couple, the group fights for survival against giant, worm-like monsters hungry for human flesh.
The film stars Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward,...
- 3/22/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Money may very well equal power, but so does information — especially the dirty kind. Hollywood understands this. From The Sweet Smell of Success to L.A. Confidential, the movies are laden with bullying blackmailers and influence-peddlers using muscle and corruption to scrub the tainted and gain an upper hand. The dynamic, of course, is quite real, and the gripping new two-part documentary Sin Eater: The Crimes of Anthony Pellicano provides a fine if troubling look at how it works in contemporary showbiz.
The latest production from FX’s The New York Times Presents series,...
The latest production from FX’s The New York Times Presents series,...
- 3/10/2023
- by Chris Vognar
- Rollingstone.com
Throughout dozens of interviews in FX’s Sin Eater: The Crimes of Anthony Pellicano, one particular description of the whole saga comes up again and again: “It’s like a movie.” And it really is, with its attention-grabbing combination of big money, celebrity scandal and illegal espionage. A drama, perhaps, about the sordid excesses of showbiz. Or one about determined journalists taking a corrupt system to task. Maybe it’s a spy thriller, or a juicy tell-all, or a character study of a villain, or a tragedy about lingering trauma.
Each version of this tale has its undeniable pull, and Sin Eater takes on notes of them all at various points. But if such a multifaceted approach reflects admirable and ambitious intentions, it also scatters its attention — resulting in a gripping docuseries that nevertheless lands more softly than it should.
Directed by John Pappas, Sin Eater is loosely split into two parts.
Each version of this tale has its undeniable pull, and Sin Eater takes on notes of them all at various points. But if such a multifaceted approach reflects admirable and ambitious intentions, it also scatters its attention — resulting in a gripping docuseries that nevertheless lands more softly than it should.
Directed by John Pappas, Sin Eater is loosely split into two parts.
- 3/9/2023
- by Angie Han
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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
52-year-old Boston detective John Mulligan was murdered execution-style on Sept. 26, 1993 while working one night. Soon after his death, police arrested 19-year-old Sean Ellis for the homicide, alleging that Ellis and his friend Terry Patterson were after Mulligan's gun. In an eight-part Netflix docuseries, Trial 4 explores how the evidence tying Ellis has been dubious and how people have long been wary about widespread police corruption and systemic racism skewing the case. What truly happened during Mulligan's murder remains unclear, but here's what we know about the homicide as well as Mulligan's personal history.
What Were the Details of Mulligan's Death?
The night of Mulligan's death, he parked outside of a Walgreens while working on a paid detail in Roslindale. Someone then took Mulligan's service weapon, a 9mm Glock, and shot him five times in the face with a .25 caliber pistol. Ellis was out getting diapers at Walgreens for his cousin,...
What Were the Details of Mulligan's Death?
The night of Mulligan's death, he parked outside of a Walgreens while working on a paid detail in Roslindale. Someone then took Mulligan's service weapon, a 9mm Glock, and shot him five times in the face with a .25 caliber pistol. Ellis was out getting diapers at Walgreens for his cousin,...
- 11/12/2020
- by Stacey Nguyen
- Popsugar.com
FX and Hulu are partnering with the New York Times to create a 10-episode documentary series that will explore breaking news, character-driven stories, and feature reporting from the publication’s journalists. The first episode of the series, which is titled “The New York Times Presents,” will premiere on Friday and centers on the coronavirus pandemic.
The docuseries hails from the team behind “The Weekly,” Hulu’s television spinoff of the New York Times’ popular “The Daily” investigative journalism podcast. While “The New York Times Presents” is not an FX on Hulu series, each of its episodes will simultaneously premiere on FX and Hulu, which are both owned by Disney.
Here’s the synopsis for “They Get Brave,” the coronavirus-focused episode that premieres on Friday at 10 p.m. local time: As the coronavirus ravages more and more American cities, we look back to the place hit hardest: New York City. Doctors and nurses documented their lives,...
The docuseries hails from the team behind “The Weekly,” Hulu’s television spinoff of the New York Times’ popular “The Daily” investigative journalism podcast. While “The New York Times Presents” is not an FX on Hulu series, each of its episodes will simultaneously premiere on FX and Hulu, which are both owned by Disney.
Here’s the synopsis for “They Get Brave,” the coronavirus-focused episode that premieres on Friday at 10 p.m. local time: As the coronavirus ravages more and more American cities, we look back to the place hit hardest: New York City. Doctors and nurses documented their lives,...
- 7/8/2020
- by Tyler Hersko
- Indiewire
FX and Hulu have teamed to launch The New York Times Presents, a 10-episode monthly documentary series set to premiere at 10 Pm Friday, July 10.
The New York Times Presents is the new incarnation of The Weekly; FX referred to a second season of the Nyt docuseries on its 2020-21 programming slate released in May.
The New York Times Presents hails from the same creative team as The Weekly and also will feature breaking news, investigations and character-driven stories and features reporting from journalists at The New York Times.
The air frequency will be different — monthly vs. weekly for The Weekly (and daily for The Daily podcast/radio show the TV series was originally based on.). Additionally, new episodes of The New York Times Presents will be released on a Friday simultaneously on FX and Hulu. An episode of The Weekly premiered on Sunday night, with Hulu posting it online at midnight the same night.
The New York Times Presents is the new incarnation of The Weekly; FX referred to a second season of the Nyt docuseries on its 2020-21 programming slate released in May.
The New York Times Presents hails from the same creative team as The Weekly and also will feature breaking news, investigations and character-driven stories and features reporting from journalists at The New York Times.
The air frequency will be different — monthly vs. weekly for The Weekly (and daily for The Daily podcast/radio show the TV series was originally based on.). Additionally, new episodes of The New York Times Presents will be released on a Friday simultaneously on FX and Hulu. An episode of The Weekly premiered on Sunday night, with Hulu posting it online at midnight the same night.
- 7/7/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva and Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
FX and Hulu are partnering to launch a new docuseries called “The New York Times Presents” from the team behind the newspaper’s “The Weekly” series.
Each of the 10 episodes will be its own individual documentary exploring breaking news, investigations, and character-driven stories featuring reporting from New York Times journalists. The first episode will follow the lives of doctors and nurses in New York City during the height of the coronavirus pandemic, and a later episode will cover the killing of Breonna Taylor by police in Louisville, Kentucky.
The series premieres this Friday, July 10 at 10 p.m. Et/Pt simultaneously on FX and Hulu, with new episodes to follow monthly.
Also Read: Matthew Weiner Has a Mystery Drama in Development at FX
Here are the official descriptions for the first two episodes:
“They Get Brave” – July 10
As the coronavirus ravages more and more American cities, we look back to the...
Each of the 10 episodes will be its own individual documentary exploring breaking news, investigations, and character-driven stories featuring reporting from New York Times journalists. The first episode will follow the lives of doctors and nurses in New York City during the height of the coronavirus pandemic, and a later episode will cover the killing of Breonna Taylor by police in Louisville, Kentucky.
The series premieres this Friday, July 10 at 10 p.m. Et/Pt simultaneously on FX and Hulu, with new episodes to follow monthly.
Also Read: Matthew Weiner Has a Mystery Drama in Development at FX
Here are the official descriptions for the first two episodes:
“They Get Brave” – July 10
As the coronavirus ravages more and more American cities, we look back to the...
- 7/7/2020
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
FX and Hulu have partnered to launch the documentary series “The New York Times Presents.”
The show hails from the team behind FX’s “The Weekly.” The new show will present standalone documentaries on major stories via the journalists at the New York Times.
“The New York Times Presents” will feature 10 individual documentaries that will air on FX and on Hulu on Fridays at 10 p.m. Et/Pt. The series will air one episode per month, beginning with:
“They Get Brave” – As the coronavirus ravages more and more American cities, we look back to the place hit hardest: New York City. Doctors and nurses documented their lives, capturing awe‐inspiring resolve in the face of a breakdown in the health‐care system. Producers/Directors: Samantha Stark, Alexandra Garcia, John Pappas and Lora Moftah.
“This Is Dominic Fike: The Next Big Thing?” – The making of a pop star in 2020: A...
The show hails from the team behind FX’s “The Weekly.” The new show will present standalone documentaries on major stories via the journalists at the New York Times.
“The New York Times Presents” will feature 10 individual documentaries that will air on FX and on Hulu on Fridays at 10 p.m. Et/Pt. The series will air one episode per month, beginning with:
“They Get Brave” – As the coronavirus ravages more and more American cities, we look back to the place hit hardest: New York City. Doctors and nurses documented their lives, capturing awe‐inspiring resolve in the face of a breakdown in the health‐care system. Producers/Directors: Samantha Stark, Alexandra Garcia, John Pappas and Lora Moftah.
“This Is Dominic Fike: The Next Big Thing?” – The making of a pop star in 2020: A...
- 7/7/2020
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
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