Festivals
The world Premiere of local filmmaker Tearepa Kahi’s action-drama “Muru” will open the Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin chapters of the New Zealand International Film Festival, while American filmmaker Sara Dosa’s Sundance-winning documentary “Fire of Love” will open all the other festival locations, which include Gore, Hamilton, Hawke’s Bay, Masterton, Matakana, Nelson, New Plymouth, Palmerston North, Tauranga and Timaru. Ruben Östlund’s Palme d’Or-winning “Triangle of Sadness” will close the festival in all centers.
Other Cannes titles joining the lineup include Charlotte Wells’ “Aftersun,” David Cronenberg’s “Crimes of the Future,” Queer Palm winner “Joyland,” from Saim Sadiq and “Sick of Myself,” by Kristoffer Borgli. Award winners from this year’s Berlin International Film Festival include Golden Bear winner “Alcarràs,” by Carla Simón and Natalia López Gallardo’s Silver Bear jury winning “Robe of Gems.”
Other local films include Fergus Grady and Noel Smyth’s “Gloriavale,...
The world Premiere of local filmmaker Tearepa Kahi’s action-drama “Muru” will open the Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin chapters of the New Zealand International Film Festival, while American filmmaker Sara Dosa’s Sundance-winning documentary “Fire of Love” will open all the other festival locations, which include Gore, Hamilton, Hawke’s Bay, Masterton, Matakana, Nelson, New Plymouth, Palmerston North, Tauranga and Timaru. Ruben Östlund’s Palme d’Or-winning “Triangle of Sadness” will close the festival in all centers.
Other Cannes titles joining the lineup include Charlotte Wells’ “Aftersun,” David Cronenberg’s “Crimes of the Future,” Queer Palm winner “Joyland,” from Saim Sadiq and “Sick of Myself,” by Kristoffer Borgli. Award winners from this year’s Berlin International Film Festival include Golden Bear winner “Alcarràs,” by Carla Simón and Natalia López Gallardo’s Silver Bear jury winning “Robe of Gems.”
Other local films include Fergus Grady and Noel Smyth’s “Gloriavale,...
- 7/4/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Serena Williams has lined up a biographical docuseries at Amazon Studios under a newly signed first-look TV deal, the streamer announced Tuesday.
The untitled series will follow the 23-time Grand Slam tennis champion in both her professional and personal life. It is the first project under the deal with Amazon, which includes both scripted and unscripted TV projects.
Plum Pictures, Goalhanger Films and Amazon Studios will produce the series, with Williams, Patrick Mouratoglou, Stuart Cabb and Tony Pastor as executive producers.
“I’m very excited to be partnering with Amazon Studios – they are developing some of the most inspiring and important content for a global audience. I have a lot of stories I’m eager to tell, including a continuation of my own, and I look forward to sharing those with the world,” Serena Williams said.
“Serena has transformed her sport and become one of the most inspiring athletes, entrepreneurs and women of her generation,...
The untitled series will follow the 23-time Grand Slam tennis champion in both her professional and personal life. It is the first project under the deal with Amazon, which includes both scripted and unscripted TV projects.
Plum Pictures, Goalhanger Films and Amazon Studios will produce the series, with Williams, Patrick Mouratoglou, Stuart Cabb and Tony Pastor as executive producers.
“I’m very excited to be partnering with Amazon Studios – they are developing some of the most inspiring and important content for a global audience. I have a lot of stories I’m eager to tell, including a continuation of my own, and I look forward to sharing those with the world,” Serena Williams said.
“Serena has transformed her sport and become one of the most inspiring athletes, entrepreneurs and women of her generation,...
- 4/13/2021
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Serena Williams has signed a first-look TV deal with Amazon, which includes a docuseries about her personal and professional life.
“I’m very excited to be partnering with Amazon Studios – they are developing some of the most inspiring and important content for a global audience,” Williams said. “I have a lot of stories I’m eager to tell, including a continuation of my own, and I look forward to sharing those with the world.
Under the deal, the 23-time Grand Slam tennis champion will develop both scripted and unscripted projects at Amazon, starting with the untitled docuseries. That project will be produced by Plum Pictures, Goalhanger Films and Amazon Studios and is executive produced by Williams, Patrick Mouratoglou, Stuart Cabb, and Tony Pastor.
“Serena has transformed her sport and become one of the most inspiring athletes, entrepreneurs and women of her generation, admired not only for her unmatched prowess on...
“I’m very excited to be partnering with Amazon Studios – they are developing some of the most inspiring and important content for a global audience,” Williams said. “I have a lot of stories I’m eager to tell, including a continuation of my own, and I look forward to sharing those with the world.
Under the deal, the 23-time Grand Slam tennis champion will develop both scripted and unscripted projects at Amazon, starting with the untitled docuseries. That project will be produced by Plum Pictures, Goalhanger Films and Amazon Studios and is executive produced by Williams, Patrick Mouratoglou, Stuart Cabb, and Tony Pastor.
“Serena has transformed her sport and become one of the most inspiring athletes, entrepreneurs and women of her generation, admired not only for her unmatched prowess on...
- 4/13/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Tennis icon Serena Williams has inked a first-look TV deal with Amazon Studios, with an untitled docuseries already in the works.
The 23-time Grand Slam tennis champ will work with Amazon Studios to create scripted and unscripted television projects that will debut exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. The in-the-works docuseries will follow Williams’ professional and personal life. The untitled series comes from Plum Pictures, Goalhanger Films and Amazon Studios. Williams will executive produce with Patrick Mouratoglou, Stuart Cabb and Tony Pastor.
“I’m very excited to be partnering with Amazon Studios – they are developing some of the most inspiring and important content for a global audience. I have a lot of stories I’m eager to tell, including a continuation of my own, and I look forward to sharing those with the world,” said Williams.
“Serena has transformed her sport and become one of the most inspiring athletes, entrepreneurs and women of her generation,...
The 23-time Grand Slam tennis champ will work with Amazon Studios to create scripted and unscripted television projects that will debut exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. The in-the-works docuseries will follow Williams’ professional and personal life. The untitled series comes from Plum Pictures, Goalhanger Films and Amazon Studios. Williams will executive produce with Patrick Mouratoglou, Stuart Cabb and Tony Pastor.
“I’m very excited to be partnering with Amazon Studios – they are developing some of the most inspiring and important content for a global audience. I have a lot of stories I’m eager to tell, including a continuation of my own, and I look forward to sharing those with the world,” said Williams.
“Serena has transformed her sport and become one of the most inspiring athletes, entrepreneurs and women of her generation,...
- 4/13/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Oxygen Greenlights 10 New True-Crime Series, Sets U.S. Premiere of ‘Serial Killer With Piers Morgan’
Oxygen Media is expanding its true-crime slate with 10 new series getting the greenlight at the network. The network will also air the U.S. premiere of “Serial Killer with Piers Morgan.”
“The response from the true-crime community has been overwhelming,” said Rod Aissa, executive vice president of original programming and development for Oxygen. “We’ve had some tremendous early ratings successes since our rebrand, and this new slate adds to our mission of providing best in class investigative docuseries from the top producers and talent in the genre, while continuing to offer exclusive access and compelling storytelling that have become paramount to our viewers.”
In 2017, Oxygen rebranded to a fulltime true-crime destination, producing series like “Cold Justice” “The Disappearance of Natalee Holloway,” “Dahmer on Dahmer: A Serial Killer Speaks” and “Aaron Hernandez Uncovered,” which all set ratings records for the network.
Read the official descriptions of the 10 upcoming series below.
“The response from the true-crime community has been overwhelming,” said Rod Aissa, executive vice president of original programming and development for Oxygen. “We’ve had some tremendous early ratings successes since our rebrand, and this new slate adds to our mission of providing best in class investigative docuseries from the top producers and talent in the genre, while continuing to offer exclusive access and compelling storytelling that have become paramount to our viewers.”
In 2017, Oxygen rebranded to a fulltime true-crime destination, producing series like “Cold Justice” “The Disappearance of Natalee Holloway,” “Dahmer on Dahmer: A Serial Killer Speaks” and “Aaron Hernandez Uncovered,” which all set ratings records for the network.
Read the official descriptions of the 10 upcoming series below.
- 4/9/2018
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Oxygen announced the expansion of its true crime programming Monday, including 10 new shows and the United States premiere of “Serial Killer With Piers Morgan.”
“Serial Killer With Piers Morgan” will explore the minds of three of America’s “most depraved” serial killers through on-camera interviews with Morgan. Morgan will executive produce with John Ferriter, Will Daws and Stuart Cabb. The show is produced by Plum Pictures and Ferret Productions.
“The response from the true crime community has been overwhelming,” said executive vice president of original programming and development Rod Aissa.
Also Read: Menendez Brothers, Convicted Killers and True Crime Series Subjects, Reunite Behind Bars
“We’ve had some tremendous early ratings successes since our rebrand, and this new slate adds to our mission of providing best in class investigative docu-series from the top producers and talent in the genre, while continuing to offer exclusive access and compelling storytelling that have become paramount to our viewers,” he added.
“Oxygen is delivering an audience of true crime enthusiasts that is passionate about the programming, resulting in the ideal effectiveness for our advertiser’s messaging,” said executive vice president of lifestyle and Hispanic advertising sales at NBCUniversal. “We’re seeing this engagement not just on linear but also across Oxygen’s digital presence, where younger, valuable consumers are coming to the network, allowing us to show the network’s reach across multiple demos.”
The true crime slate includes 10 new series, below:
Also Read: SundanceTV Teams With Blumhouse Television on New True Crime Documentary Series
“In Defense Of” explores the relationship between criminals and their defense attorneys. It will take a look at high-profile criminals including the Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh and his defense attorney Chris Tritico, and Jodi Arias and her public defense lawyer Kirk Nurmi. It is produced by Magical Elves with executive producers Jane Lipsitz and Dan Cutforth.
“The Disappearance of Crystal Rogers” takes a look back at the disappearance in 2015 of a 35-year-old mother in Bardstown, Kentucky. Journalist Stephanie Bauer partners with retired homicide detective Dwayne Stanton in this investigative series. It is produced by Peacock Productions with executive producers Lloyd Fales and Nicole Rittenmeyer.
“Price of Duty” portrays homicide detectives recounting the most haunting case of their careers. It is produced by The Intellectual Property Corporation (Ipc) with executive producers Eli Holzman, Aaron Saidman, Bill Pruitt, Jackson Nguyen and Todd Crites.
Also Read: Patton Oswalt on Completing His Late Wife's Unfinished True-Crime Book: 'I Wanted to Do Right'
“Abuse of Power” is hosted by television journalist Lauren Sivan and will explore cases in which a pillar in a community took advantage of their power and influence. Produced by Storyville Entertainment and Lucky 8 with executive producers Betsy Schechter, Kim Woodard, Greg Henry, Dahlia Damaghi and Mitchell Rosenbaum. It will premiere on Saturday, May 12.
“The Mark of a Killer” (working title) looks at serial killers’ strange habits and trademarks. It is produced by Jarrett Creative, with executive producers Seth Jarrett and Julie Jarrett and Motiv8 Media with executive producers Kara Kurcz and Brian Lee.
“License to Kill” (working title) will see “Botched” plastic surgeon Terry Dubrow investigate murderous doctors and nurses. Each episode will detail a different case from the victim’s perspective. It is produced by Shed Media, a division of Warner Bros. Unscripted & Alternative Television. Pam Healey, Dave Kuba, Adam Kassen, and Terry Dubrow executive produce.
“Dying to Belong” explores cases in which people chose to kill with the goal of feeling accepted, including cases where a teenager killed to impress his friends and a mother who killed a cheerleader competing with her daughter. It is produced by Jupiter Entertainment with executive producers Stephen Land, Allison Wallach, Matt Sprouse and Eric Wetherington.
“Buried in the Backyard” looks at cases in which the victim was buried in an unsuspecting place: the backyard. Each episode will start with discovering the body’s remains through the police investigation. It is produced by Renegade 83 with executive producers Jay Renfroe, David Garfinkle, Bob Kusbit and Jeff Kuntz, and premieres Sunday, June 3.
“A Wedding and a Murder” looks at cases in which a wedding serves as a catalyst for a murder. Anyone could be a suspect, from the bride and groom to a wedding guest. It is produced by Leepson Bounds Entertainment with executive producers David Leepson, Stephanie Lydecker, Mary Bissell and Daniel Schulman. It also premieres Sunday June 3.
“Cult of Killers” (working title) explores murders committed by cults. Each episode will look at the cult behind the crime and try to explain what drove its members to kill. It is produced by Ipc with executive producers Eli Holzman and Aaron Saidman and Eureka with executive producers Paul Franklin and Chris Culvenor.
Read original story Piers Morgan Serial Killer Series Headlines 10 True Crime Shows Ordered by Oxygen At TheWrap...
“Serial Killer With Piers Morgan” will explore the minds of three of America’s “most depraved” serial killers through on-camera interviews with Morgan. Morgan will executive produce with John Ferriter, Will Daws and Stuart Cabb. The show is produced by Plum Pictures and Ferret Productions.
“The response from the true crime community has been overwhelming,” said executive vice president of original programming and development Rod Aissa.
Also Read: Menendez Brothers, Convicted Killers and True Crime Series Subjects, Reunite Behind Bars
“We’ve had some tremendous early ratings successes since our rebrand, and this new slate adds to our mission of providing best in class investigative docu-series from the top producers and talent in the genre, while continuing to offer exclusive access and compelling storytelling that have become paramount to our viewers,” he added.
“Oxygen is delivering an audience of true crime enthusiasts that is passionate about the programming, resulting in the ideal effectiveness for our advertiser’s messaging,” said executive vice president of lifestyle and Hispanic advertising sales at NBCUniversal. “We’re seeing this engagement not just on linear but also across Oxygen’s digital presence, where younger, valuable consumers are coming to the network, allowing us to show the network’s reach across multiple demos.”
The true crime slate includes 10 new series, below:
Also Read: SundanceTV Teams With Blumhouse Television on New True Crime Documentary Series
“In Defense Of” explores the relationship between criminals and their defense attorneys. It will take a look at high-profile criminals including the Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh and his defense attorney Chris Tritico, and Jodi Arias and her public defense lawyer Kirk Nurmi. It is produced by Magical Elves with executive producers Jane Lipsitz and Dan Cutforth.
“The Disappearance of Crystal Rogers” takes a look back at the disappearance in 2015 of a 35-year-old mother in Bardstown, Kentucky. Journalist Stephanie Bauer partners with retired homicide detective Dwayne Stanton in this investigative series. It is produced by Peacock Productions with executive producers Lloyd Fales and Nicole Rittenmeyer.
“Price of Duty” portrays homicide detectives recounting the most haunting case of their careers. It is produced by The Intellectual Property Corporation (Ipc) with executive producers Eli Holzman, Aaron Saidman, Bill Pruitt, Jackson Nguyen and Todd Crites.
Also Read: Patton Oswalt on Completing His Late Wife's Unfinished True-Crime Book: 'I Wanted to Do Right'
“Abuse of Power” is hosted by television journalist Lauren Sivan and will explore cases in which a pillar in a community took advantage of their power and influence. Produced by Storyville Entertainment and Lucky 8 with executive producers Betsy Schechter, Kim Woodard, Greg Henry, Dahlia Damaghi and Mitchell Rosenbaum. It will premiere on Saturday, May 12.
“The Mark of a Killer” (working title) looks at serial killers’ strange habits and trademarks. It is produced by Jarrett Creative, with executive producers Seth Jarrett and Julie Jarrett and Motiv8 Media with executive producers Kara Kurcz and Brian Lee.
“License to Kill” (working title) will see “Botched” plastic surgeon Terry Dubrow investigate murderous doctors and nurses. Each episode will detail a different case from the victim’s perspective. It is produced by Shed Media, a division of Warner Bros. Unscripted & Alternative Television. Pam Healey, Dave Kuba, Adam Kassen, and Terry Dubrow executive produce.
“Dying to Belong” explores cases in which people chose to kill with the goal of feeling accepted, including cases where a teenager killed to impress his friends and a mother who killed a cheerleader competing with her daughter. It is produced by Jupiter Entertainment with executive producers Stephen Land, Allison Wallach, Matt Sprouse and Eric Wetherington.
“Buried in the Backyard” looks at cases in which the victim was buried in an unsuspecting place: the backyard. Each episode will start with discovering the body’s remains through the police investigation. It is produced by Renegade 83 with executive producers Jay Renfroe, David Garfinkle, Bob Kusbit and Jeff Kuntz, and premieres Sunday, June 3.
“A Wedding and a Murder” looks at cases in which a wedding serves as a catalyst for a murder. Anyone could be a suspect, from the bride and groom to a wedding guest. It is produced by Leepson Bounds Entertainment with executive producers David Leepson, Stephanie Lydecker, Mary Bissell and Daniel Schulman. It also premieres Sunday June 3.
“Cult of Killers” (working title) explores murders committed by cults. Each episode will look at the cult behind the crime and try to explain what drove its members to kill. It is produced by Ipc with executive producers Eli Holzman and Aaron Saidman and Eureka with executive producers Paul Franklin and Chris Culvenor.
Read original story Piers Morgan Serial Killer Series Headlines 10 True Crime Shows Ordered by Oxygen At TheWrap...
- 4/9/2018
- by Ashley Boucher
- The Wrap
Oxygen Media is further expanding its footprint in the true-crime genre, adding ten new original series to its programming slate, in addition to the U.S. premiere of a Piers Morgan event series.
Serial Killer with Piers Morgan will feature Morgan going into some of the most dangerous maximum security prisons in the United States to explore the minds of three of America’s most depraved serial killers. The series is produced by Plum Pictures and Ferret Productions with Piers Morgan, John Ferriter, Will Daws and Stuart Cabb serving as executive producers.
Other series include In Defense Of, which explores the complex relationships between notorious criminals, including Timothy McVeigh and Jodi Arias, and the defense attorneys who represented them in court. In Defense Of is produced by Magical Elves with Jane Lipsitz and Dan Cutforth serving as executive producers.
Also on the slate is License to Kill (working title) featuring...
Serial Killer with Piers Morgan will feature Morgan going into some of the most dangerous maximum security prisons in the United States to explore the minds of three of America’s most depraved serial killers. The series is produced by Plum Pictures and Ferret Productions with Piers Morgan, John Ferriter, Will Daws and Stuart Cabb serving as executive producers.
Other series include In Defense Of, which explores the complex relationships between notorious criminals, including Timothy McVeigh and Jodi Arias, and the defense attorneys who represented them in court. In Defense Of is produced by Magical Elves with Jane Lipsitz and Dan Cutforth serving as executive producers.
Also on the slate is License to Kill (working title) featuring...
- 4/9/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Fyi's new He Shed She Shed TV series premieres Saturday, April 2, 2016, at 10:00pm Et/Pt. Check out the photos, above and below. The first season of this D-i-y design series consists of six one-hour episodes.
He Shed She Shed is produced by Loud TV and Plum Pictures for Fyi. Executive producers for Loud TV are Nick Rigg, David George, and Jordana Hachman. Plum Pictures' executive producer is Stuart Cabb. Executive producers for Fyi are Gena McCarthy and Toby Faulkner.
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He Shed She Shed is produced by Loud TV and Plum Pictures for Fyi. Executive producers for Loud TV are Nick Rigg, David George, and Jordana Hachman. Plum Pictures' executive producer is Stuart Cabb. Executive producers for Fyi are Gena McCarthy and Toby Faulkner.
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- 3/10/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Leftfield Entertainment’s Loud TV (Tiny House Nation) is teaming with Stuart Cabb and Will Daws’ UK-based Plum Pictures to create formats and original series for the U.S. market. The companies will work out of Loud’s New York City offices. The pair already have a series greenlit by Fyi and a project in development at MTV. Launched in 2007, Plum Pictures has focused on unscripted series which provide access to secretive, hidden worlds within the UK. Titles include 2014…...
- 5/26/2015
- Deadline TV
The Imitation Game star has been nominated for his leading role in BBC drama Sherlock.Scroll down for full list of nominations
Benedict Cumberbatch has been nominated for the third time as leading actor in his BBC role of Sherlock. This marks his sixth nomination for this category in his career.
Cumberbatch received a Best Actor Oscar nomination earlier this year for his role as Alan Turing in Morten Tyldum’s The Imitation Game.
The nominations, announced on Wednesday by actors Freddie Fox and Amanda Abbington, place Cumberbatch in a category alongside three others.
Toby Jones (Harry Potter, Captain America, The Hunger Games) is recognized for his role in Marvellous. The show received two other nominations including Single Drama and Supporting Actress for Gemma Jones.
James Nesbitt (The Hobbit) also received a leading actor nomination for The Missing, in addition to Jason Watkins (The Golden Compass) for his role in The Lost Honour of Christopher Jeffries.
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Benedict Cumberbatch has been nominated for the third time as leading actor in his BBC role of Sherlock. This marks his sixth nomination for this category in his career.
Cumberbatch received a Best Actor Oscar nomination earlier this year for his role as Alan Turing in Morten Tyldum’s The Imitation Game.
The nominations, announced on Wednesday by actors Freddie Fox and Amanda Abbington, place Cumberbatch in a category alongside three others.
Toby Jones (Harry Potter, Captain America, The Hunger Games) is recognized for his role in Marvellous. The show received two other nominations including Single Drama and Supporting Actress for Gemma Jones.
James Nesbitt (The Hobbit) also received a leading actor nomination for The Missing, in addition to Jason Watkins (The Golden Compass) for his role in The Lost Honour of Christopher Jeffries.
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- 4/8/2015
- by mam27@bu.edu (Monica Mendoza)
- ScreenDaily
Freddie Flintoff is to run a mobile fish and chip show in a new Sky1 series.
Flintoff: Lord of the Fries will see the former cricketer teaming up with extreme cyclist Rob Penn, as they tour the UK and Ireland in their eco-friendly chip van.
The six-part hour-long series will start at a Lancastrian chip shop near to where Flintoff grew up, before heading to places including Giant's Causeway and Whitby.
They will also take part in salmon fishing in Scotland and surf the Severn Bore in Somerset.
Stuart Cabb, executive producer for Plum Pictures said: "We really liked the idea of twisting the tired British travelogue. Freddie, Rob and a mobile fish and chip van seemed like an irresistible combination."
The series will air at 8pm midweek, with further broadcast details to be announced.
Flintoff and Penn previously fronted the Sky1 show Road to Nowhere, in which they travelled...
Flintoff: Lord of the Fries will see the former cricketer teaming up with extreme cyclist Rob Penn, as they tour the UK and Ireland in their eco-friendly chip van.
The six-part hour-long series will start at a Lancastrian chip shop near to where Flintoff grew up, before heading to places including Giant's Causeway and Whitby.
They will also take part in salmon fishing in Scotland and surf the Severn Bore in Somerset.
Stuart Cabb, executive producer for Plum Pictures said: "We really liked the idea of twisting the tired British travelogue. Freddie, Rob and a mobile fish and chip van seemed like an irresistible combination."
The series will air at 8pm midweek, with further broadcast details to be announced.
Flintoff and Penn previously fronted the Sky1 show Road to Nowhere, in which they travelled...
- 8/6/2014
- Digital Spy
Sir Trevor McDonald is to explore the American mafia in a new ITV series.
The Mafia will see the news icon meeting individuals heavily connected to organised crime in the Us.
The two-part 60 minute documentary series was shot in New York, Miami, Philadelphia and Southern California, and was produced by Plum Pictures.
It follows McDonald's previous ITV series Death Row and Women Behind Bars.
"Trevor's journey into this shocking but compelling world, populated by larger than life characters and even larger than life stories will unravel the mythology of the Mob to offer a unique and revealing insight into its reality," said ITV's controller of factual Jo Clinton-Davis.
Series director Stuart Cabb added: "This is one of the most challenging series we have ever made. The people we feature have led some of the most extreme and extraordinary lives of anyone I have ever filmed."
The series is expected to...
The Mafia will see the news icon meeting individuals heavily connected to organised crime in the Us.
The two-part 60 minute documentary series was shot in New York, Miami, Philadelphia and Southern California, and was produced by Plum Pictures.
It follows McDonald's previous ITV series Death Row and Women Behind Bars.
"Trevor's journey into this shocking but compelling world, populated by larger than life characters and even larger than life stories will unravel the mythology of the Mob to offer a unique and revealing insight into its reality," said ITV's controller of factual Jo Clinton-Davis.
Series director Stuart Cabb added: "This is one of the most challenging series we have ever made. The people we feature have led some of the most extreme and extraordinary lives of anyone I have ever filmed."
The series is expected to...
- 7/16/2014
- Digital Spy
Simon Rimmer will present a new hybrid quiz and cookery show on Channel 4.
Win It Cook It sees the Sunday Brunch star hosting as contestants try to win ingredients by answering questions.
After getting the food, they must then cook a meal which will be judged by Rimmer and a different guest judge in each episode.
The contestant who impresses the judges the most with their meal will walk away with the luxury prize.
Stuart Cabb, from the show's production company Plum Pictures, said: "It is fantastic to come up with a new format that mixes different genres to produce a truly unique food show.
"We take a quiz element and mix it in with some highly inventive cooking to end up with something which is great fun, revealing and uplifting."
Win It Cook It will air on Channel 4 later this year.
Win It Cook It sees the Sunday Brunch star hosting as contestants try to win ingredients by answering questions.
After getting the food, they must then cook a meal which will be judged by Rimmer and a different guest judge in each episode.
The contestant who impresses the judges the most with their meal will walk away with the luxury prize.
Stuart Cabb, from the show's production company Plum Pictures, said: "It is fantastic to come up with a new format that mixes different genres to produce a truly unique food show.
"We take a quiz element and mix it in with some highly inventive cooking to end up with something which is great fun, revealing and uplifting."
Win It Cook It will air on Channel 4 later this year.
- 3/10/2014
- Digital Spy
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