Magic Johnson Feature Documentary in the Works (EXCLUSIVE)

When you think of boxing, there are a number of fighters that come to mind. Names like Evander Holyfield, Mike Tyson, and, of course, Muhammad Ali are all near the top of the list of most popular fighters of all time.

Nellie Andreeva Co-Editor-in-Chief, TVHBO is developing Unruly, a six-part limited series about legendary boxer Jack Johnson to be played by two-time Oscar winner Mahershala Ali. The project hails from Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman’s Playtone and will be written by Dominique Morisseau based the PBS documentary Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson, produced and directed by Ken Burns, and its companion book by Geoffrey C.

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Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaIFC Films has acquired U.S. rights to “Ottolenghi and the Cakes of Versailles,” a documentary about one Isreali chef’s attempts to recreate some of the French Monarchy’s most delicious desserts.The film is the latest work from Laura Gabbert, who previously teamed with IFC Films on “City of Gold,” a look at the late food critic Jonathan Gold and his connection to the culinary scene of Los Angeles.

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Mike Johnson did not become the first black Bachelor — but could he return to The Bachelorette?Johnson, 32, was a fan favorite on Hannah Brown’s season of The Bachelorette in 2019, and many fans were outraged when Peter Weber was chosen over him for season 24.Following the announcement that Matt James, who has yet to appear on the franchise, would be the season 25 lead, Johnson hopes that people are still focused on the fact that an entire season of The Bachelorette has to air first.“The

most-popular ESPN documentary in history.Johnson’s life could rival Jordan’s in terms of sheer drama. Not only did Johnson rack up three MVP titles, 12 All Star games and one Olympic gold medal over the course of his career, he became a powerful advocate for HIV/AIDS research, treatment and prevention after announcing in 1991 that he was HIV positive.

Also Read: ESPN Orders 'Last Dance'-Style Docu-series on Tom BradyThe documentary will also explore Johnson’s legacy as a businessman and how he achieved success as the chairman and CEO of Magic Johnson Enterprises and on his leadership within the black community as one of the most influential sports figures ever.“In these unprecedented times we need films that celebrate heroes more than ever,” Bryn Mooser, XTR CEO, said in a statement.

Leo Barraclough Senior International CorrespondentA new report looking at the state of the British feature documentary sector has shone a spotlight on some of its challenges, including “a chronic lack of public funding,” and a lack of diversity.The report, undertaken by researchers at the University of the West of England, found that documentary receives less than 10% of funds for filmmaking from the U.K.

Rachel Lindsay has some thoughts. In an interview with ET's Lauren Zima on Tuesday, the former Bachelorette broke down a few of the men who fans think could potentially get the gig.

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