The sports docuseries craze is hitting the college circuit, with USC star JuJu Watkins set to star in and executive produce an upcoming documentary series for NBC and Peacock.
The series, On the Rise: JuJu Watkins, will premiere its first two episodes on Saturday. Nov. 23. at 3 p.m. on NBC, just ahead of the broadcast of the USC vs. Notre Dame basketball game. Episodes three through six will be exclusive to NBCUniversal’s Peacock streaming service.
The series, from Klutch Sports, Uninterrupted and 4.4.Forty, will “give people more insight into who I am, my values and my story, because I take so much pride in it,” Watkins tells The Hollywood Reporter in an interview.
But it is also quietly carving out an entirely new model for the sports doc, with most previous projects connected to all-time-great players or historic moments, or perhaps a current behind-the-scenes series like Netflix’s Starting 5.
The series, On the Rise: JuJu Watkins, will premiere its first two episodes on Saturday. Nov. 23. at 3 p.m. on NBC, just ahead of the broadcast of the USC vs. Notre Dame basketball game. Episodes three through six will be exclusive to NBCUniversal’s Peacock streaming service.
The series, from Klutch Sports, Uninterrupted and 4.4.Forty, will “give people more insight into who I am, my values and my story, because I take so much pride in it,” Watkins tells The Hollywood Reporter in an interview.
But it is also quietly carving out an entirely new model for the sports doc, with most previous projects connected to all-time-great players or historic moments, or perhaps a current behind-the-scenes series like Netflix’s Starting 5.
- 11/11/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
United Talent Agency has promoted more than 100 employees across 30 departments, marking its largest-ever class of promotions.
The promotions — which encompass employees at all levels of the company and across multiple global offices — come from departments including business affairs, comedy touring, corporate communications, corporate services, culture & leadership, digital talent, emerging platforms, endorsements & voiceover, finance & accounting, fine arts, growth & operations, heartland, human resources, independent film, information technology, Iq, marketing, media rights, motion picture literary, music, music innovations, news & broadcasting, production, speakers, sports, talent, theatre, television literary, TV talent, unscripted television, UTA Foundation, ventures and video games.
“Amid the unprecedented circumstances surrounding the pandemic, having the ability to promote over 100 colleagues is a testament to the perseverance of our UTA family and the continued evolution and expansion of our company,” UTA Co-President David Kramer said, announcing the news. “We couldn’t be more proud or grateful for this group’s resilience and innovative...
The promotions — which encompass employees at all levels of the company and across multiple global offices — come from departments including business affairs, comedy touring, corporate communications, corporate services, culture & leadership, digital talent, emerging platforms, endorsements & voiceover, finance & accounting, fine arts, growth & operations, heartland, human resources, independent film, information technology, Iq, marketing, media rights, motion picture literary, music, music innovations, news & broadcasting, production, speakers, sports, talent, theatre, television literary, TV talent, unscripted television, UTA Foundation, ventures and video games.
“Amid the unprecedented circumstances surrounding the pandemic, having the ability to promote over 100 colleagues is a testament to the perseverance of our UTA family and the continued evolution and expansion of our company,” UTA Co-President David Kramer said, announcing the news. “We couldn’t be more proud or grateful for this group’s resilience and innovative...
- 5/4/2021
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
UTA on Tuesday announced more than 100 promotions across more than 30 divisions and multiple global offices. The extensive group of elevated employees marks the largest promotions class in UTA’s 30-year history.
The promotions, which encompass employees at all levels of the company, come from departments including Business Affairs, Comedy Touring, Corporate Communications, Corporate Services, Culture & Leadership, Digital Talent, Emerging Platforms, Endorsements & Voiceover, Finance & Accounting, Fine Arts, Growth & Operations, Heartland, Human Resources, Independent Film, Information Technology, Iq, Marketing, Media Rights, Motion Picture Literary, Music, Music Innovations, News & Broadcasting, Production, Speakers, Sports, Talent, Theatre, Television Literary, TV Talent, Unscripted Television, UTA Foundation, Ventures, and Video Games.
The group represents a wide range of backgrounds and experiences across gender and ethnicity. Close to 60% of those promoted identify as women, and more than 35% identify as people of color. Additionally, 90% of those promoted to agent and nearly 80% of those promoted to coordinator started their careers in the Agent Training Program.
The promotions, which encompass employees at all levels of the company, come from departments including Business Affairs, Comedy Touring, Corporate Communications, Corporate Services, Culture & Leadership, Digital Talent, Emerging Platforms, Endorsements & Voiceover, Finance & Accounting, Fine Arts, Growth & Operations, Heartland, Human Resources, Independent Film, Information Technology, Iq, Marketing, Media Rights, Motion Picture Literary, Music, Music Innovations, News & Broadcasting, Production, Speakers, Sports, Talent, Theatre, Television Literary, TV Talent, Unscripted Television, UTA Foundation, Ventures, and Video Games.
The group represents a wide range of backgrounds and experiences across gender and ethnicity. Close to 60% of those promoted identify as women, and more than 35% identify as people of color. Additionally, 90% of those promoted to agent and nearly 80% of those promoted to coordinator started their careers in the Agent Training Program.
- 5/4/2021
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Group marks the largest promotions class in the agency’s 30-year history
UTA on Tuesday promoted over 100 staffers across more than 30 divisions and multiple global offices, marking the most employees the agency has promoted at one time in the agency’s 30-year history.
The promotions were all for higher levels, including roles at the director, agent, senior manager, manager, assistant manager, executive, coordinator, associate and other levels and encompass employees at all levels of the company.
Among the departments with promotions were: Business Affairs, Comedy Touring, Corporate Communications, Corporate Services, Culture & Leadership, Digital Talent, Emerging Platforms, Endorsements & Voiceover, Finance & Accounting, Fine Arts, Growth & Operations, Heartland, Human Resources, Independent Film, Information Technology, Iq, Marketing, Media Rights, Motion Picture Literary, Music, Music Innovations, News & Broadcasting, Production, Speakers, Sports, Talent, Theatre, Television Literary, TV Talent, Unscripted Television, UTA Foundation, Ventures and Video Games.
Close to 60% of those promoted identify as women, and over 35% identify as people of color.
UTA on Tuesday promoted over 100 staffers across more than 30 divisions and multiple global offices, marking the most employees the agency has promoted at one time in the agency’s 30-year history.
The promotions were all for higher levels, including roles at the director, agent, senior manager, manager, assistant manager, executive, coordinator, associate and other levels and encompass employees at all levels of the company.
Among the departments with promotions were: Business Affairs, Comedy Touring, Corporate Communications, Corporate Services, Culture & Leadership, Digital Talent, Emerging Platforms, Endorsements & Voiceover, Finance & Accounting, Fine Arts, Growth & Operations, Heartland, Human Resources, Independent Film, Information Technology, Iq, Marketing, Media Rights, Motion Picture Literary, Music, Music Innovations, News & Broadcasting, Production, Speakers, Sports, Talent, Theatre, Television Literary, TV Talent, Unscripted Television, UTA Foundation, Ventures and Video Games.
Close to 60% of those promoted identify as women, and over 35% identify as people of color.
- 5/4/2021
- by Umberto Gonzalez and Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Danny Barton has joined UTA in the newly created position of sports content executive. Based in the Los Angeles office, he’ll be tasked with building out the company’s original sports programming division by working with UTA and Klutch Sports to develop and package content spanning all platforms.
Most recently, Barton served as Senior Director of Original Content at Fox Sports, where he led the development of the network’s original documentary programming. While there, he played an instrumental role during the launch of the Sports Emmy-nominated documentary series Magnify. Before joining Fox, Barton produced documentaries for ESPN Films’ 30 for 30 series, HBO and Fox Sports.
“It is an exciting time for original sports content,” said Barton, who has more than a decade of experience as a development executive and producer of sports documentaries. “I have watched from the outside as UTA and Klutch Sports continue to position themselves as...
Most recently, Barton served as Senior Director of Original Content at Fox Sports, where he led the development of the network’s original documentary programming. While there, he played an instrumental role during the launch of the Sports Emmy-nominated documentary series Magnify. Before joining Fox, Barton produced documentaries for ESPN Films’ 30 for 30 series, HBO and Fox Sports.
“It is an exciting time for original sports content,” said Barton, who has more than a decade of experience as a development executive and producer of sports documentaries. “I have watched from the outside as UTA and Klutch Sports continue to position themselves as...
- 2/10/2021
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Danny Barton has joined UTA and Klutch Sports as a sports content executive. In his new role, Barton will be based out of UTA’s Los Angeles office.
“This year’s Super Bowl reminds us that sports present some of the greatest opportunities for storytelling,” said UTA CEO Jeremy Zimmer. “Klutch and UTA are excited to marry athletes and creators in the service of telling great stories. Danny’s passion and experience will help us unlock the many opportunities that we see ahead.”
Barton will help build out the company’s original sports programming division by working across UTA and Klutch to develop and package content spanning all platforms.
“We’re thrilled that Danny is joining the team, and his ability to tell impactful stories across multiple mediums is going to take athlete’s brands to the next level,” said Rich Paul, founder and CEO of Klutch Sports and UTA board member.
“This year’s Super Bowl reminds us that sports present some of the greatest opportunities for storytelling,” said UTA CEO Jeremy Zimmer. “Klutch and UTA are excited to marry athletes and creators in the service of telling great stories. Danny’s passion and experience will help us unlock the many opportunities that we see ahead.”
Barton will help build out the company’s original sports programming division by working across UTA and Klutch to develop and package content spanning all platforms.
“We’re thrilled that Danny is joining the team, and his ability to tell impactful stories across multiple mediums is going to take athlete’s brands to the next level,” said Rich Paul, founder and CEO of Klutch Sports and UTA board member.
- 2/10/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
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