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When Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum stepped foot on the sidewalk in front of Hollywood’s Egyptian Theatre for the world premiere of Netflix’s Starting 5, an announcer’s voice cut through the music to announce the arrival of a “world champion” over the loud speakers. Yes, there was an announcer and a deejay at the high-energy Sept. 23 premiere, which featured a hardcourt in place of a traditional red carpet and rows of basketballs to set the scene.

“It’s a hell of a feeling, man,” Tatum told The Hollywood Reporter minutes later of being introduced to the crowd in that way, thanks to his Boston Celtics winning the NBA championship last season, a victory followed by a gold medal at the Paris Olympics. “We accomplished something that’s almost impossible to do, something we worked very hard to do. I’m glad we made it happen.”

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The Shop answers the question of what it would be like to be a fly on the wall while the most influential people in sports, entertainment, and politics shoot the breeze. Created by Randy Mims and Paul Rivera, the face of the show is LeBron James, who appears in select episodes. The show is set in the place where candid conversations often flow — the barbershop.

The Shop has also spawned a skincare line,...

LeBron James and Maverick Carter’s The SpringHill Company is partnering with France’s Mediawan, the owner of Brad Pitt’s Plan B.

SpringHill Company and Mediawan will develop and co-produce original film and TV projects, adapt existing IP and explore new international distribution opportunities. Projects will range from movies, scripted, unscripted and animation, the pair said.

The companies are already working on Weekend Warriors, an adaptation of hit 2023 German-language sports comedy-drama Weekend Rebels, which was produced by German film company Wiedemann & Berg, along with a French adaptation, aimed at French speaking countries in Europe and Africa, of The Shop, the unscripted format co-created by Randy Mims and Paul Rivera.

Carter, who founded The SpringHill Company with basketball star James, said: “We are excited to deepen our relationship with Pierre-Antoine and the Mediawan team as it allows us, together, to bring to light authentic, impactful content for the world to experience.

LeBron James’ and Maverick Carter’s The SpringHill Company shingle has struck a partnership with European indie studio Mediawan with an eye toward bolstering both companies’ presence in their respective territories. Under terms of the deal, Mediawan and SpringHill Co. will develop and co-produce original film and TV projects.

The alliance with SpringHill Co. gives Mediawan another entry point into the U.S. market alongside Plan B (of which it acquired a majority stake in 2022). The Paris-headquartered television and film production group is backed by Kkr and was founded in 2015 by producer Pierre-Antoine Capton, telco billionaire Xavier Niel and financier Matthieu Pigasse.

Going forward, SpringHill Co. and Mediawan also plan to collaborate on adapting their intellectual properties, including on a local basis, and look at potential new international distribution. The partnership already has several projects in the works — including the basketball-themed “Weekend Warriors,” which will be produced by SpringHill Co.

Netflix has put together a Starting 5 of NBA stars whose season-long journeys have been chronicled in a 10-episode sports series.

Tipping off on Wednesday, Oct. 9, Starting 5 offers a behind-the-scenes look at the 2023-24 NBA season as told through the eyes of Jimmy Butler (of the Miami Heat), Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves), LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers), Domantas Sabonis (Sacramento Kings) and Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics).

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Jayson Tatum in ‘Starting 5’ (Photo Courtesy of Netflix © 2024)

Jimmy Butler (Miami Heat), Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves), LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers), Domantas Sabonis (Sacramento Kings) and Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics) make up the titular five in Netflix’s upcoming unscripted sports series Starting 5. Premiering this October, the 10-episode series will provide an inside look at the 2023-2024 NBA season, focusing on five key players.

“The series captures their battles on and off the court as they chase greatness, push through injuries, and balance the demands of family and legacy,” reads Netflix’s synopsis. “James pushes himself harder than ever to stay healthy – and dominant – in his 21st season, while Edwards electrifies with his rapid rise. Butler’s relentless drive propels the Heat, Sabonis anchors the Kings with his versatile play, and Tatum leads the Celtics in their quest for a record 18th championship. Starting 5 delivers an unfiltered view of life...

Netflix has announced its newest sports series, Starting 5, which will premiere on October 9, 2024. The 10-part series provides an intense, behind-the-scenes look at the 2023-24 NBA season through the eyes of five of the league’s biggest players – Jimmy Butler (Miami Heat), Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves), LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers), Domantas Sabonis (Sacramento Kings), and Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics).

The series captures their battles on and off the court as they chase greatness, push through injuries, and balance the demands of family and legacy. James pushes himself harder than ever to stay healthy – and dominant – in his 21st season, while Edwards electrifies with his rapid rise.

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Butler’s relentless drive propels the Heat, Sabonis anchors the Kings with his versatile play, and Tatum leads the Celtics in their quest for a record 18th championship. Starting 5 delivers an unfiltered view of life at the pinnacle of professional basketball.

Netflix has announced the new 10-part sports series “Starting 5,” featuring NBA players LeBron James, Jayson Tatum, Jimmy Butler, Anthony Edwards and Domantas Sabonis.

“Starting 5” gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the 2023-24 NBA season through the eyes of James (Los Angeles Lakers), Tatum (Boston Celtics), Butler (Miami Heat), Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves) and Sabonis (Sacramento Kings). Per the official synopsis: “The series captures their battles on and off the court as they chase greatness, push through injuries, and balance the demands of family and legacy. James pushes himself harder than ever to stay healthy — and dominant — in his 21st season, while Edwards electrifies with his rapid rise. Butler’s relentless drive propels the Heat, Sabonis anchors the Kings with his versatile play, and Tatum leads the Celtics in their quest for a record 18th championship. ‘Starting 5’ delivers an unfiltered view of life at the pinnacle of professional basketball.”

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The Netflix basketball series following LeBron James, Jimmy Butler, Anthony Edwards, Domantas Sabonis and Jayson Tatum has been confirmed, with October 9 premiere.

The streamer’s Starting 5 comes from James’ Uninterrupted in association with the Obamas’ Higher Ground and Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions. It is Netflix’s latest high-end sport series and will launch in just a few weeks’ time. Reports emerged last year.

Modeled after Quarterback, Starting 5 provides an intense, behind-the-scenes look at the 2023-24 NBA season through the eyes of five of the league’s biggest players. It captures their battles on and off the court as they chase greatness, push through injuries, and balance the demands of family and legacy.

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Netflix has worked with James’ Uninterrupted before on sports shows including Hustle and Neymar: The Perfect Chaos. Meanwhile, the Obamas’ Higher Ground is...

Netflix’s big new NBA docuseries is official. The streaming giant says that the series, called Starting 5, will debut Oct. 9 and follow NBA superstars LeBron James, Jayson Tatum, Anthony Edwards, Jimmy Butler and Domantas Sabonis during the 2023-2024 season, giving viewers “an unfiltered view of life at the pinnacle of professional basketball.”

Uninterrupted, the production company co-founded by James, is producing the series, with Maverick Carter serving as an EP.

Former president Barack Obama and Michelle Obama are also among the executive producers, with their Higher Ground serving as one of the production companies, as is Peyton Manning through his Omaha Productions.

Starting 5 has been in the works for nearly a year, but the 10-episode series is finally set to make its debut just ahead of the new NBA season, coming off of a big championship season for Tatum and the Celtics.

The series is arguably one of the biggest...

The LeBron James talk show, "The Shop," which is due to return for its fifth season, has found a new home. The Emmy-winning program, created by Paul Rivera and Randy Mims for "Uninterrupted" is relocating from HBO exclusively to YouTube, as per a report by The Hollywood Reporter. Now you can also join the likes of Donald Glover, J Balvin, Quinta Brunson, and LeBron himself via YouTube, as they talk about music, sports, and a wide array of other things.

Check out the official trailer for "The Shop" season 5 below, on "Uninterrupted's" YouTube channel.

"The Shop" first premiered in August 2018, and basically follows...

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LeBron James is back with a fifth season of The Shop: Uninterrupted but he’s going back to his online roots.

The talk show, which was created by Paul Rivera and Randy Mims, is moving from HBO to YouTube (you can watch the trailer above).

HBO had aired 17 episodes of the show, which features conversations with the LA Lakers star and his partner Maverick Carter with guests in a barbershop, across four seasons.

It started life online via the Uninterrupted website before moving to HBO in August 2018 with an episode featuring Odell Beckham Jr., Snoop Dogg and Jon Stewart.

The first season consisted of three episodes, the second season consisted of six episodes, two episodes in the third season and six episodes in the fourth season. Its final episode, which featured the likes of David Beckham, James Corden, Saweetie, Bubba Wallace and Yvonne Orji, aired in October 2021.

Other guests included Tom Brady,...

Tongues were wagging in early June when LeBron James and the LA Lakers got bounced from the NBA playoffs in the opening round. It was the earliest exit of the 36-year-old’s career, and the fizzle by the defending champions fueled speculation about James’ future as he approaches his 19th season as a pro.

Conveniently, there were plenty of projects to focus on off the court. One of the biggest: the release of the long-gestating Space Jam: A New Legacy. The film’s better-than-expected opening this weekend, at almost $32 million, did more than burnish James’ credentials as an onscreen draw. It added validation for the SpringHill Company, the entity that James and longtime business partner Maverick Carter founded in 2020.

Last week, in the days leading up to the release of Space Jam in theaters and on HBO Max, reports surfaced that investors were looking to take a stake in SpringHill.

The Shop: Uninterrupted is returning for a fourth season from Friday May 28 on HBO and HBO Max.

Joining LeBron James and Maverick Carter for the season premiere are iconic music mogul Jay-Z; rapper, singer and songwriter Bad Bunny; WNBA star Nneka Ogwumike; and marketing executive Paul Rivera.

The group will discuss confidence on the big stage, parenthood and WrestleMania.

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Staged periodically throughout the year, the show offers conversation and debate between some of the biggest names in sport and entertainment. Past guests include Drake, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Diddy, Jimmy Kimmel, Patrick Mahomes, Lil Nas X, Will Smith, Megan Rapinoe, Kevin Hart, Rob Gronkowski and most recently, Barack Obama.

Executive producers are LeBron James, Maverick Carter, Jamal Henderson, Devin Johnson and Philip Byron; director is Robert Alexander; producers are Kevin McGrail, Brandon Riley and Rob Roediger...

LeBron James found out about Magic Johnson’s surprise departure from the Los Angeles Lakers while stretching before a game, and like most of the public, at first did not believe it.

Speaking on his HBO show The Shop, James said he had met with Johnson a few days before his April 9 decision to leave his advisory post to the organization. He had no clue something out of the ordinary was about to happen. James said friend Randy Mims told him while he was stretching before a game, and had to check his phone to confirm.

“Personally for me,” James said, “I came here to be a part of the Lakers organization having a conversation with Magic. So it was just weird for him to be like, ‘Nah, I’m out of here.’ And not even have no like, ‘Hey, ‘Bron, kiss my ass, I’m gone.’”

Johnson was reportedly...