Amazon Greenlights ‘Coach Prime’ Season 3, Expands Lineup with Madden Game Docuseries and ‘ChiefsAholic’ Criminal Chronicles
Lineup with Madden Game Docuseries
Get ready, amigos y amigas, because the world of sports and documentary film is about to collide spectacularly with a parade of upcoming docuseries and films announced at Amazon‘s 2024 upfront presentation. And let me tell you, it’s a lineup that’s as varied as our abuela’s spice collection – and just as exciting!
Primero, let’s talk about el famoso coach Deion Sanders, a name that resonates across the football fields. Amazon is bringing his journey to screens with a docuseries focusing on his time as the head of University of Colorado Boulder’s football team. This thrilling series is a creation under the watchful eyes of top-tier producers from SMAC Entertainment’s Constance Schwartz-Morini and Michael Strahan, alongside FredAnthony Smith, Jamie Elias, and showrunner Micah Brown. Con esa combinación, you know it’s gonna be bueno!
But eso no es todo. Amazon is also turning the spotlight on the adrenaline-packed world of NASCAR in an untitled project centered on the Earnhardt family, with legendary Dale Earnhardt Sr. at the forefront. Prepare to be swept into the fast lanes through the eyes of producers from Imagine Documentaries and NASCAR Studios. With big names like Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, and others steering the documentary, it promises to be an exhilarating ride.
For the gamers and football fans, Amazon hasn’t forgotten you either. Another doc highlights the evolution of the “Madden NFL” video game from its simple 8-bit origins to its latest release. Picture this – a blend of nostalgia meets modern innovation. Produced by the seasoned teams at A+E Factual Studios and SMAC Productions among others, and with an impressive list of executive producers including Michael Strahan, this documentary is set to be a game-changer.
No podemos dejar de mencionar, the captivating anthology titled “Game 7,” produced by none other than Danny DeVito. It zooms in on the nail-biting finishes of seven-game series across various sports. From the Chicago Cubs’ historic World Series victory to the New York Rangers’ Stanley Cup triumph in 1994, this five-part series will keep you on the edge of your seat. Directed by Daniel Amigone and produced by Words + Pictures, it’s like a grand slam of emotions y triunfos that sports fans live for.
Lastly, get ready for a unique twist in the realm of sports docs with “ChiefsAholic: A Wolf in Chiefs Clothing.” This intriguing doc follows Xaviar Babudar, known as ChiefsAholic, from his rise as a superfan in a wolf costume to his unexpected fall into criminal notoriety. It’s a story of fame, identity, and the darker side of fandom, peppered with one-on-one interviews including Babudar himself. Directed by Dylan Sires and produced under the visionary guidance of Aubrey Drake Graham and other notable producers, this documentary is as thought-provoking as it is controversial.
As Amazon spices up its lineup with these diverse new projects, each story promises to bring its own unique flavor to the screen, capturing the essence of sports, culture, and raw human emotion. So, prepare your palomitas and gather your familia – it’s going to be a season filled with action, tears, triumphs, and, most importantly, unforgettable stories. Vámonos, my friends, the show is just about to begin!
