The History Channel’s How Disney Built America dives into the history of the Disney brand and its impact on generations of fans. The six-episode nonfiction series is set to premiere April 28, 2024 at 10pm Et/Pt, with new episodes arriving on Sundays.
Produced by A+E Factual Studios group, the new addition to the network’s That Built franchise is executive produced by Sharon Scott, Steve Ascher, Matthew Pearl, Kristy Sabat, and Andy Seestedt. The History Channel’s Mary E. Donahue, Jim Pasquarella, and Alex Hicks also serve as executive producers.
The network released this lengthy description of the six-part series:
“How Disney Built America is a nostalgia-filled ride that paints a vivid picture of the world of Walt Disney and the history-making empire he and his brother Roy Disney built. Each hour-long episode focuses on a different example of game-changing brilliance in Disney’s history including creating the world’s most recognizable characters,...
Produced by A+E Factual Studios group, the new addition to the network’s That Built franchise is executive produced by Sharon Scott, Steve Ascher, Matthew Pearl, Kristy Sabat, and Andy Seestedt. The History Channel’s Mary E. Donahue, Jim Pasquarella, and Alex Hicks also serve as executive producers.
The network released this lengthy description of the six-part series:
“How Disney Built America is a nostalgia-filled ride that paints a vivid picture of the world of Walt Disney and the history-making empire he and his brother Roy Disney built. Each hour-long episode focuses on a different example of game-changing brilliance in Disney’s history including creating the world’s most recognizable characters,...
- 4/10/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has teamed with History on Black Patriots, a one-hour documentary chronicling the role of African Americans during the Revolutionary War. It’s set to premiere Wednesday, February 19 at 10 Pm on History. It was announced today as part of History’s presentation at the TCA Winter Press Tour.
Per History’s official description, Black Patriots paints a comprehensive picture of the African American experience during the Revolutionary War and shares the story of the war within the revolution through the eyes of some of the most crucial and significant African American figures of our country’s foundation including Crispus Attucks, Peter Salem, Phillis Wheatley and James Armistead Lafayette.
Abdul-Jabbar will anchor the documentary and executive produce with Deborah Morales.
“Since retiring from the NBA, I’ve been writing books and articles to bring awareness to the public of the many overlooked African-Americans in history who have contributed so much to American society.
Per History’s official description, Black Patriots paints a comprehensive picture of the African American experience during the Revolutionary War and shares the story of the war within the revolution through the eyes of some of the most crucial and significant African American figures of our country’s foundation including Crispus Attucks, Peter Salem, Phillis Wheatley and James Armistead Lafayette.
Abdul-Jabbar will anchor the documentary and executive produce with Deborah Morales.
“Since retiring from the NBA, I’ve been writing books and articles to bring awareness to the public of the many overlooked African-Americans in history who have contributed so much to American society.
- 1/18/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Monica Lewinsky and Max Joseph, co-host of MTV’s Catfish, have teamed up for an HBO Max documentary.
The pair will star in and exec produce 15 Minutes of Shame, taking a look at public shaming in modern day culture.
Using follow-doc storytelling, social experiments, and the examination of social behavior, the documentary will feature individuals from around the globe who have been publicly shamed and will explore the bullies, the bystanders, the media, psychologists, politicians and experts in between.
Lewinsky knows the topic well, having been vilified for her affair with President Bill Clinton. In 2015, she gave a Ted Talk titled The Price of Shame, which has been watched over 16M times and has also led anti-bullying campaigns including Defy the Name and In Real Life. Meanwhile, Joseph, who directed and co-wrote the feature film We Are Your Friends, worked on MTV’s Catfish for seven seasons.
The documentary is...
The pair will star in and exec produce 15 Minutes of Shame, taking a look at public shaming in modern day culture.
Using follow-doc storytelling, social experiments, and the examination of social behavior, the documentary will feature individuals from around the globe who have been publicly shamed and will explore the bullies, the bystanders, the media, psychologists, politicians and experts in between.
Lewinsky knows the topic well, having been vilified for her affair with President Bill Clinton. In 2015, she gave a Ted Talk titled The Price of Shame, which has been watched over 16M times and has also led anti-bullying campaigns including Defy the Name and In Real Life. Meanwhile, Joseph, who directed and co-wrote the feature film We Are Your Friends, worked on MTV’s Catfish for seven seasons.
The documentary is...
- 10/21/2019
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Monica Lewinsky has teamed with “Catfish” co-host and producer Max Joseph to produce “15 Minutes of Shame,” a documentary for HBO Max about the culture of public shaming.
“15 Minutes of Shame” is described as a look at people from around the world who have been caught up in a situation that involved public criticism and humiliation. Lewinsky was in the eye of such a storm starting in 1998 when the bombshell story broke that the former White House intern had a sexual relationship with President Bill Clinton.
More recently, Lewinsky has emerged as an anti-bullying activist and media maven. She’s been recruited to help Ryan Murphy and his team produce the next season of FX’s “American Crime Story” franchise, which will revolve around the fin de siecle White House drama in which she had a starring role.
“Monica Lewinsky is an anti-bullying activist with unparalleled authority, making her the perfect partner for this project,...
“15 Minutes of Shame” is described as a look at people from around the world who have been caught up in a situation that involved public criticism and humiliation. Lewinsky was in the eye of such a storm starting in 1998 when the bombshell story broke that the former White House intern had a sexual relationship with President Bill Clinton.
More recently, Lewinsky has emerged as an anti-bullying activist and media maven. She’s been recruited to help Ryan Murphy and his team produce the next season of FX’s “American Crime Story” franchise, which will revolve around the fin de siecle White House drama in which she had a starring role.
“Monica Lewinsky is an anti-bullying activist with unparalleled authority, making her the perfect partner for this project,...
- 10/21/2019
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
HBO Max has picked up the documentary feature “15 Minutes of Shame” from Monica Lewinsky and former “Catfish” co-host Max Joseph.
The documentary, which Joseph will direct, takes an in-depth look at the public shaming epidemic in our culture and explore our collective need to destroy one another. Lewinsky and Joseph serve as executive producers on the film, which is from Six West.
“15 Minutes of Shame” features well known, bold-faced names and is a timely, irreverent roller-coaster ride through the world of public shaming. Using follow-doc storytelling, social experiments, and the examination of social behavior, this documentary film will feature individuals from around the globe who have been publicly shamed – while exploring the bullies, the bystanders, the media, psychologists, politicians and experts in between.
Also Read: 'South Park' Close to $500 Million Streaming Deal
“Monica Lewinsky is an anti-bullying activist with unparalleled authority, making her the perfect partner for this project,...
The documentary, which Joseph will direct, takes an in-depth look at the public shaming epidemic in our culture and explore our collective need to destroy one another. Lewinsky and Joseph serve as executive producers on the film, which is from Six West.
“15 Minutes of Shame” features well known, bold-faced names and is a timely, irreverent roller-coaster ride through the world of public shaming. Using follow-doc storytelling, social experiments, and the examination of social behavior, this documentary film will feature individuals from around the globe who have been publicly shamed – while exploring the bullies, the bystanders, the media, psychologists, politicians and experts in between.
Also Read: 'South Park' Close to $500 Million Streaming Deal
“Monica Lewinsky is an anti-bullying activist with unparalleled authority, making her the perfect partner for this project,...
- 10/21/2019
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
We’re getting a first look at Gretchen Carlson: Breaking The Silence, the first of three documentary specials to air as part of Carlson’s production deal with A+E Originals; A+E’s in-house nonfiction division. The two-hour docu special airs January 14 at 8 Pm on Lifetime.
In Gretchen Carlson: Breaking the Silence, Carlson travels the country uncovering untold stories of sexual harassment and abuse, from an exclusive look into the alleged abuse with fast-food giant McDonald’s to the work environment of a county fire department. Along the way, Carlson peels back the layers of her own story, reliving the emotional days following her lawsuit against Roger Ailes, CEO and Chairman of Fox News, and the toll it took on those closest to her, including her family.
In the special, Carlson meets with Tanya Harrell, Kim Lawson and Kristi Maisenbach, who are at the center of the on-going and...
In Gretchen Carlson: Breaking the Silence, Carlson travels the country uncovering untold stories of sexual harassment and abuse, from an exclusive look into the alleged abuse with fast-food giant McDonald’s to the work environment of a county fire department. Along the way, Carlson peels back the layers of her own story, reliving the emotional days following her lawsuit against Roger Ailes, CEO and Chairman of Fox News, and the toll it took on those closest to her, including her family.
In the special, Carlson meets with Tanya Harrell, Kim Lawson and Kristi Maisenbach, who are at the center of the on-going and...
- 12/17/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
A+E Networks has promoted Steve Ascher to senior VP, production and development of A+E Originals, the company’s unscripted studio arm.
Ascher has led A+E Originals since it was launched in 2017 as VP. A+E Originals produces premium unscripted series, specials and documentaries across the A+E Networks’ channels, including A&E, History, and Lifetime. A+E Originals currently has over 60 hours of content in production.
“Under Steve’s terrific leadership, A+E Originals has grown considerably in a short period of time,” Paul Buccieri, president of A+E Networks Group, said. “His team has been active on several fronts, from developing original content for our channels to forging talent deals, and forming co-production partnerships. I’m pleased to have Steve at the helm of A+E Originals.”
Also Read: Paul Buccieri Named President of A+E Networks Group
Ascher has been with A+E since 2013, having first started as an executive producer for History.
Ascher has led A+E Originals since it was launched in 2017 as VP. A+E Originals produces premium unscripted series, specials and documentaries across the A+E Networks’ channels, including A&E, History, and Lifetime. A+E Originals currently has over 60 hours of content in production.
“Under Steve’s terrific leadership, A+E Originals has grown considerably in a short period of time,” Paul Buccieri, president of A+E Networks Group, said. “His team has been active on several fronts, from developing original content for our channels to forging talent deals, and forming co-production partnerships. I’m pleased to have Steve at the helm of A+E Originals.”
Also Read: Paul Buccieri Named President of A+E Networks Group
Ascher has been with A+E since 2013, having first started as an executive producer for History.
- 12/10/2018
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
A+E Networks has promoted Steve Ascher to Senior Vice President, Production & Development of A+E Originals, from his VP role.
Ascher launched A+E Originals just over a year ago. The full-service unscripted content creation company produces premium unscripted series, specials and documentaries across the A+E Networks portfolio of channels, including A&E, History, and Lifetime, and has over 60 hours of content in production.
“Under Steve’s terrific leadership, A+E Originals has grown considerably in a short period of time,” said Paul Buccieri, President, A+E Networks Group. “His team has been active on several fronts, from developing original content for our channels to forging talent deals, and forming co-production partnerships. I’m pleased to have Steve at the helm of A+E Originals.”
Ascher joined A+E Networks in 2013 as an Executive Producer for History. In that role, he oversaw series and specials including Forged in Fire, Pawn Stars,...
Ascher launched A+E Originals just over a year ago. The full-service unscripted content creation company produces premium unscripted series, specials and documentaries across the A+E Networks portfolio of channels, including A&E, History, and Lifetime, and has over 60 hours of content in production.
“Under Steve’s terrific leadership, A+E Originals has grown considerably in a short period of time,” said Paul Buccieri, President, A+E Networks Group. “His team has been active on several fronts, from developing original content for our channels to forging talent deals, and forming co-production partnerships. I’m pleased to have Steve at the helm of A+E Originals.”
Ascher joined A+E Networks in 2013 as an Executive Producer for History. In that role, he oversaw series and specials including Forged in Fire, Pawn Stars,...
- 12/10/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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