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Disney+ kicks off ‘Adidas vs. Puma’ docuseries from David Beckham’s Studio99

Disney+ UK has commissioned World War Shoe: Adidas vs. Puma (working title) a new docuseries about the rivalry between the two sporting brands. Through unprecedented access to both companies, the series will uncover the tale of two feuding brothers – Adi and Rudi Dassler – whose multi-decade rivalry and competition helped shape the modern sportswear […]

Boat Rocker names Todd Lubin president as Jay Peterson steps down

Canada’s Boat Rocker Studios has reshuffled its unscripted division, with chief Jay Peterson stepping down after three years in the role. Todd Lubin has been installed as president for the division, which houses production firms including Maven, Proper Television and Matador Content, the latter co-founded by Lubin and Peterson. Matador was acquired by Boat Rocker […]

Discovery+ taps Robert Downey Jr for eco-friendly car restoration show

Discovery+ has expanded its partnership with Robert Downey Jr, this time with a series following teams as they turn classic cars into more eco-friendly machines. Downey’s Dream Cars (working title) is being produced by the actor’s Team Downey prodco and Boat Rocker’s Matador Content, with the show set to launch later this year. The series […]

Discovery+ unveils ‘nature-inspired’ reality format & documentary thriller

Discovery+ has unveiled a reality dating series inspired by nature and a two-part documentary thriller for its global streaming service. The Man Without A Heart (2 x 60 minutes) is being produced by Banijay’s Cuarzo Producciones and directed by Jorge Varcárcel. It tracks the life and death of Miguel Ángel Martínez, who in 2005 appeared dead floating in […]

Boat Rocker acquires Lip Sync Battle producer

Canada’s Boat Rocker Media has acquired Matador Content, the full-service production company behind Emmy-winning format Lip Sync Battle. Under the terms of the deal, Matador’s name and leadership will remain, with founder Jay Peterson and Todd Lubin continuing to helm the company. The prodco’s creative and production teams will have immediate access to Boat Rocker’s […]

Nick preparing for junior Lip Sync Battle

Nickelodeon is taking the kids to the Lip Sync Battle arena with a spin-off of the popular Spike format. Lip Sync Battle Shorties is a half-hour, ten-part series, and will go into production later this, the Viacom network revealed at its latest upfront presentation in New York City. This comes after an hour-long special of […]

AMC to geek out in late-night

US cable channel AMC has ordered a late-night talk show for fanboys. Geeking Out (WT) has Comic Book Men’s Kevin Smith and Heroes: Reborn’s Greg Grunberg attached as hosts, and Matador Content and The Weinstein Company coproducing in association with Bandwagon Media. The 30-minute nightly show will look at pop culture from a fanboy perspective […]