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Naman Ramachandran Award-winning production company Ventureland has entered a first-look partnership with independent studio A24 for documentary projects. John Battsek, producer of Oscar-winning documentaries “One Day in September” and “Searching for Sugar Man,” who also serves as Ventureland’s managing director, will be both producing and executive producing as part of the deal, alongside Ventureland CEO Kerstin Emhoff, president Ali Brown, and co-founder Paul Hunter.

K.J. Yossman Over the five weeks I’ve spent reporting on Kevin Spacey’s trial for sexual assault, I’ve been struck more than once by how much the experience could be mistaken for an immersive theater show.

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K.J. Yossman The producers behind Wayne Rooney documentary “Rooney” have unveiled their latest factual sporting series, “Stable,” about the renowned McGuigan family of boxers. Lorton Entertainment, who produced “Rooney” for Amazon Prime Video as well as “Boom! Boom! The World vs Boris Becker” for Apple TV Plus, are set to follow professional boxing’s first family, the McGuigans, in a new series. The four-part series will follow trainers Shane and Jake McGuigan, sons of International Boxing Hall of Famer, Barry McGuigan, as they manage a stable of fighters based at their gym.

Boom! Boom! The World vs. Boris Becker” a two-part documentary that premiered Friday on Apple+. The doc goes inside Becker’s meteoric rise and spectacular fall, which culminated in him spending eight months last year in a UK prison cell for hiding money during bankruptcy proceedings.“Whenever there is a bit of a wind in my life it becomes a tornado,” Becker says in the film of the media’s insatiable interest in him.

Before Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic, there was Boris Becker. Affectionately known as “Boom Boom” for his fast and accurate serve and volleying technique, the West Germany-born Becker was one of the best tennis players of his generation.

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Peter Debruge Chief Film Critic How long does a documentary need to be? Frederick Wiseman frequently goes long, and Oscar-winning “OJ: Made in America” ran nearly eight hours. Lately, with “Bill Russell: Legend” and “Boom! Boom! The World vs. Boris Becker,” streamers have embraced the so-called “two-part documentary” — a fancy term for what used to be called a miniseries. So, while there are no limits on how much longer docs can get, it’s refreshing to see a compelling subject covered in 40 minutes or less, and doubly rewarding to realize that four of the five packaged in ShortsTV’s “2023 Oscar Nominated Short Films: Documentary” found audiences on their own merits, even without theatrical distribution.

K.J. Yossman “Boom! Boom: The World vs. Boris Becker,” the upcoming Apple TV+ documentary that premiered in Berlin last month, has confirmed a release date. The full two-part doc, about disgraced tennis champ Boris Becker, will drop on the streamer on April. 7. The documentary, which was directed by Alex Gibney (“Enron”) and produced by John Battsek (“Searching for Sugar Man”), promises to explore “every aspect of the man who became a tennis sensation after winning The Wimbledon Championships at the age of just 17, going on to win 49 career titles, including six Grand Slams and an Olympic gold medal, as well as his high-profile, sometimes tumultuous personal life,” according to the logline.

When tennis champion Boris Becker entered the room for a press conference in Berlin before the world premiere of the documentary about his storied career and troubled personal life, camera shutters clicked furiously and flashes flashed. He is, after all, one of Germany’s most famous native sons and a widely loved sports legend, despite a conviction for a bankruptcy-related fraud that landed him behind bars in Britain for eight months.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief In the Alex Gibney documentary “Boom! Boom: The World vs. Boris Becker,” the then-active tennis player recalls a 1980s conversation with a tabloid newspaper editor who told him that only three subjects were guaranteed to get the German public’s attention: Adolf Hitler, German reunification and Boris Becker. Released from prison in the U.K. in December, Becker turned up in person in Berlin on Sunday to attend a press conference. Once again he dominated the court. Quotable, self-deprecating and larger than life, Becker maintained the candor that was characteristic of the multiple interviews he gave to filmmaker Alex Gibney — himself a tennis player and Becker admirer.

Boris Becker has revealed he started crying in jail, as he watched Novak Djokovic win Wimbledon in 2022. 

John Malkovich starrer Seneca – On the Creation of Earthquakes and Alex Gibney’s untitled Boris Becker documentary are set to have their world premieres at the upcoming Berlin International Film Festival next year. The projects are among the six titles which will play in the fest’s Berlinale Special Gala section, which also includes Brandon Cronenberg’s Infinity Pool, starring Alexander Skarsgård, Mia Goth and Cleopatra Coleman and Todd Field’s Tár.

Disgraced former tennis champion Boris Becker is to be profiled and interviewed in an Apple TV+ two-part doc from Oscar winners Alex Gibney and John Battsek.

Tennis star Boris Becker’s journey from world champion to ending up in jail is to be told in a documentary series for ITV’s new streamer ITVX.

Wimbledon champion Becker was handed a two-and-a-half year prison sentence earlier this year after failing to declare £2. 5 million worth of assets to avoid paying debts. The 54-year-old German – who regularly appeared on the BBC’s coverage of the Championships before his conviction as a pundit – was allowed to watch the 2022 tournament from his cell at HMP Huntercombe.

Majorca Daily Bulletin are reporting that the man is wanted in relation to an alleged attack on a fellow intruder at the property by his pit bull dog that occurred on January 3, 2019. Becker, a three-time Wimbledon champion, was handed a two-and-a-half year prison sentence earlier this year after failing to declare £2. 5 million worth of assets to avoid paying debts.

Wimbledon fans have enjoyed a thrilling start to the 2022 competition so far.But, on Tuesday, some viewers watching the BBC coverage were left less than impressed by remarks made by Sue Barker and John McEnroe. WATCH: Kate Middleton makes surprise appearance at WimbledonThe TV pundits made reference to their former colleague and tennis ace Boris Becker, who was jailed for two and a half years in April for hiding £2.5million worth of assets and loans to avoid paying debts.Boris, 54, who was part of BBC's Wimbledon coverage last year, is currently serving out his sentence at Huntercombe prison near Henley-on-Thames. US star John spoke about his friend during Tuesday's commentary, saying: "Boris, we love you. We miss you, man." Co-star Sue agreed, adding: "We do indeed."However, viewers were unhappy with the BBC for allowing the pair to send well-wishes to the "convicted criminal".

BBC 's coverage of Wimbledon yesterday - prompting criticism from some viewers. Becker, a six-time grand slam champion, was locked up for two and a half years in April for trying to hide £2. 5m worth of assets and loans to avoid paying debts .

Christmas by being deported to Germany. The three-time Wimbledon champion is currently behind bars in HMP Wandsworth, just 2. 4 miles from Centre Court, serving a two-and-a-half year sentence for bankruptcy fraud.

Naman Ramachandran Lorton Entertainment, whose credits include documentaries, Asif Kapadia’s Cannes title “Diego Maradona” and Matt Smith’s Amazon Prime Video film “Rooney,” has launched a content fund.The Lorton Media Fund, which will invest in drama and documentary across film and television, is a Jersey-based vehicle, which is administered by Oakbridge Fund Services (Jersey) Limited. It will be one of the largest private investment funds focused on U.K.

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Boris Becker’s life will provide exclusive footage charting his rise to stardom up until his recent imprisonment. Becker, the German former world number one tennis player, is serving time behind bars and faces deportation following a jail sentence for hiding £2. 5million worth of assets and loans to avoid paying his debts.

Naman Ramachandran A new documentary on tennis superstar Boris Becker is nearing completion and is set to be sold at the upcoming Cannes Film Market.Alex Gibney, Oscar-winning director of “Taxi to the Dark Side” and John Battsek, producer of the Oscar-winning “One Day in September,” have had exclusive access to Becker since 2019 and have been documenting him from then until late April, when he was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison for hiding assets and loans to avoid paying his debts.The as-yet-untitled documentary aims to explore every aspect of the man who became a tennis sensation after winning the Wimbledon Championship at the age of just 17 and went on to win 49 career titles including six Grand Slams and an Olympic gold medal. Off court, Becker has had a tumultuous personal life.

Alex Gibney’s upcoming Boris Becker documentary is heading to Cannes, with Lorton Entertainment set to launch sales on the title on the Croisette next week.

Boris Becker is struggling to adjust to life behind bars as he comes to grips with the 'constant noise' and small portions of basic food. The 54-year-old champion, known for enjoying luxuries like Cuban cigars, fine wines and fillet steak, was brought back down to earth after being served corned beef on his first night in prison. He was jailed for two and a half years last week for hiding assets during bankruptcy proceedings.

Lilian de Carvalho Monteiro, girlfriend of Boris Becker, has been pictured visiting the former tennis champion in Wandsworth Prison. Becker was convicted of four charges of insolvency relating to his bankruptcy in 2017, and was jailed for over two years last week. London-based political risk analyst Lillian, who supported Becker, 54, throughout his trial last month, was seen wearing a white T-shirt and jeans with a denim jacket and sunglasses, while carrying a holdall.

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Naga Munchetty made a very unfortunate slip-up during Saturday morning’s edition of BBC Breakfast, when she confused two very famous men called Boris.  Tennis star Boris Becker was jailed on Friday afternoon after hiding £2. 5million worth of assets and loans to avoid paying debts.

Former tennis player Boris Becker has been jailed after concealing hundreds of thousands of pounds following a 2017 bankruptcy.The three-time Wimbledon winner, 54, was found guilty of four charges under the Insolvency Act by a jury at Southwark Crown Court earlier this month, including removal of property, two counts of failing to disclose estate and concealing debt. He was sentenced on Friday 29 April to two years and six months in prison. Appealing for a lenient sentence on Friday afternoon, his lawyer Jonathan Laidlaw, QC said the ex-tennis pro has "literally nothing".

Tennis great Boris Becker was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison on Friday for illicitly transferring large amounts of money and hiding assets after he was declared bankrupt.

LONDON -- Tennis great Boris Becker could face a jail sentence after being found guilty on Friday of illicitly moving thousands of dollars from a bank account after he was declared bankrupt.A jury at London’s Southwark Crown Court convicted Becker on four charges under the Insolvency Act, including removal of property, concealing debt and two counts of failing to disclose estate.The German star was found to have transferred hundreds of thousands of pounds (dollars) after his June 2017 bankruptcy from his business account to other accounts, including those of his ex-wife Barbara and estranged wife Sharlely “Lilly” Becker.He was also convicted of failing to declare a property in Germany and hiding an 825,000 euro ($895,000) bank loan and shares in a tech firm.He was acquitted on 20 other counts, including charges that he failed to hand over his many awards, including two Wimbledon trophies and an Olympic gold medal.The six-time Grand Slam champion had denied all the charges, saying he had cooperated with trustees tasked with securing his assets - even offering up his wedding ring - and had acted on expert advice.Becker’s bankruptcy stemmed from a 4.6 million euro ($5 million) loan from a private bank in 2013, as well as about $1.6 million borrowed from a British businessman the year after, according to testimony at the trial.During the trial Becker, 54, said his $50 million career earnings had been swallowed up by payments for an “expensive divorce” and debts when he lost large chunks of his income after retirement.He said he had “expensive lifestyle commitments” including a house in Wimbledon that cost 22,000 pounds ($28,800) in rent each month.

Boris Becker has told a jury he was “shocked” and “embarrassed” after he was declared bankrupt days before commentating on the Wimbledon tournament. The six-time Grand Slam champion, 54, told Southwark Crown Court that bad publicity had damaged “brand Becker”, meaning he struggled to make enough money to pay off his debts. He was declared bankrupt on June 21, 2017 and is on trial accused of failing to hand over assets including nine trophies and medals from his glittering tennis career.

Jamie Redknapp has shared an adorable new picture of his baby son Raphael on Instagram, revealing that the little tot is already becoming involved in football.The 48 year old dad-of-three, who shares his little boy with Swedish model wife Frida Andersson, 38, positioned him on a gorgeous knitted cream armchair for the shot, just weeks after their return from the Maldives. Raphael was wearing a bright red kids' Liverpool FC team uniform, and he grinned at his dad behind the camera.The Sky Sports pundit, who was married to ex-wife Louise Redknapp for 20 years, appeared to joke that his youngest child could be following in his footsteps.

Wimbledon home in the new issue of HELLO! magazine, Lilly Becker prepares to celebrate her 45th birthday as she talks about her life following her split three years ago with her estranged husband, six-time Grand Slam tennis champion, Boris.GALLERY: 17 photos of the royals having an ace day out at Wimbledon"Sadly, Boris and I cannot make it work – that is the reality. We have truly tried.

Former tennis star Boris Becker appeared in a London court Thursday, pleading not guilty to a string of criminal charges related to his bankruptcy case.