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Religion of Sports, Fox Sports Films sign documentary deal
FOX Sports Films announces it is partnering with Religion of Sports to co-produce new and original sports documentaries. This collaboration will provide audiences with an insider perspective into some of the most iconic sports stories in history and the legendary athletes behind them.
The first film to debut as part of the new deal, Baseball’s Greatest Moments with The Kid Mero: The MLB All-Star Game, premieres, Monday, July 10 at 11:00 PM ET on FS1 on the eve of FOX Sports’ exclusive presentation of the 2023 MLB All-Star Game Tuesday, July 11 (coverage begins at 7:00 PM ET on FOX). The one-hour documentary brings together the unforgettable moments and fascinating stories from past MLB All-Star Games that have defined professional baseball over its 120-year history.
“FOX Sports is excited about collaborating with Religion of Sports to spotlight captivating sports stories that are deeply ingrained in the heart of American culture,” says Barry Nugent, Vice President, Development and Original Programming, FOX Sports. “These new films will feature the renowned legends and intense rivalries that have thrilled fans for generations.”
Hosted by famed writer and comedian The Kid Mero (“Desus & Mero”), Baseball’s Greatest Moments with The Kid Mero: The MLB All-Star Game will transport audiences through time to relive the 10 greatest and most compelling moments within the history of the Midsummer Classic. Through rare archival footage and engaging commentary, The Kid Mero brings humor and fanatic expertise to immerse the viewer into MLB history, breaking down stories and providing fresh insight into key plays and players from the most memorable moments in the game.
“ROS has built a foundation around storytelling and this deal marks new and exciting territory for the company,” says Ameeth Sankaran, CEO of Religion of Sports. “We are thrilled to be able to partner with FOX Sports.”
Pairing Religion of Sports’ content engine with FOX Sports’ distribution platform was a natural fit to reach more fans than ever before. Details on the additional documentaries FOX Sports Films and Religion of Sports are co-producing as part of the deal will be announced at a later date.
FOX Sports and Religion of Sports are building off their successful releases of both The Great Brady Heist and Searching For Shohei: An Interview Special featuring FOX Sports’ baseball personality and star of the podcast FLIPPIN’ BATS, Ben Verlander, who sat down for an all-access, in-depth conversation with baseball phenom Shohei Ohtani.
Baseball’s Greatest Moments with The Kid Mero: The MLB All-Star Game is executive produced by Gotham Chopra, Ameeth Sankaran, and Victor Buhler of Religion of Sports. Eric Shanks, Mark Silverman, Charlie Dixon and Barry Nugent from FOX Sports also serve as executive producers. The film is co-produced by FOX Sports Films, Religion of Sports, and MLB and is directed by Bradley Jackson.
FOX Sports Films is dedicated to presenting captivating global sports documentaries through an unconventional and entertaining lens. Working with FOX Sports’ league and conference partners, the brand produces original programming, connecting live sports events to sports culture.
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