With the next world cup in Qatar fast approaching, Sony Pictures Television is distributing a landmark examination of the tournament that has been running for nearly 100 years, titled The Moment of Truth.
Sony label Whisper and Final Replay are producing in association with new sports streamer FIFA+ and the pair said the series will “examine the world’s favorite sport through the lens of human endeavor,” interviewing the likes of Andres Iniesta, Lothar Matthäus, Michael Owen and Japanese women’s captain Aya Miyama.
With access to the FIFA World Cup archives dating back to the first tournament in 1930 and behind-the-scenes contributions from superstars, fans, commentators and the world’s leading psychologists, each episode will examine the big headlines.
Sony is distributing worldwide and FIFA+ is providing archive rather than taking any rights.
“Sport generates and ignites emotion like no other – especially football. In Moment of Truth, we speak to those...
Sony label Whisper and Final Replay are producing in association with new sports streamer FIFA+ and the pair said the series will “examine the world’s favorite sport through the lens of human endeavor,” interviewing the likes of Andres Iniesta, Lothar Matthäus, Michael Owen and Japanese women’s captain Aya Miyama.
With access to the FIFA World Cup archives dating back to the first tournament in 1930 and behind-the-scenes contributions from superstars, fans, commentators and the world’s leading psychologists, each episode will examine the big headlines.
Sony is distributing worldwide and FIFA+ is providing archive rather than taking any rights.
“Sport generates and ignites emotion like no other – especially football. In Moment of Truth, we speak to those...
- 9/14/2022
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Ahead of this year’s FIFA World Cup, set to take place in Qatar in November, Whisper, Final Replay and Sony Pictures Television, in association with soccer-themed streaming platform FIFA+, are producing a 10-part docuseries about the history of the tournament titled “Moment Of Truth.”
The series will “examine the world’s favourite sport through the lens of human endeavour,” according to the official logline. “Why do we care so much about the game? What makes exceptional footballers tick? What lifts teams to greatness? What does it tell us about ourselves?”
The answer to those questions – and the themes around which the docuseries is built – are located in the words “absolution, cunning, genius, courage, inspiration, joy, art, passion, hope and wisdom.”
The series, which will look at both the men’s and women’s tournaments, will offer never-before-seen access to the FIFA World Cup archives dating back to the 1930s...
The series will “examine the world’s favourite sport through the lens of human endeavour,” according to the official logline. “Why do we care so much about the game? What makes exceptional footballers tick? What lifts teams to greatness? What does it tell us about ourselves?”
The answer to those questions – and the themes around which the docuseries is built – are located in the words “absolution, cunning, genius, courage, inspiration, joy, art, passion, hope and wisdom.”
The series, which will look at both the men’s and women’s tournaments, will offer never-before-seen access to the FIFA World Cup archives dating back to the 1930s...
- 9/14/2022
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Bill Montag, father of The Hills star Heidi Pratt, was arrested in Colorado on Thursday on child sex abuse charges. According to a press release from the Aspen Police Department, Montag, 67, was charged with three counts of sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust, and one charge of aggravated incest. Both charges are considered class three felonies, which can result in a state prison sentence of four to 12 years and a fine of $3,000 to $750,000. Montag was arrested at Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club (Avsc), where he worked. According to Mark Cole, the executive director at Avsc,...
- 1/31/2015
- by Maria Mercedes Lara, @maria_mercedes
- PEOPLE.com
Bill Montag, father of The Hills star Heidi Pratt, was arrested in Colorado on Thursday on child sex abuse charges. According to a press release from the Aspen Police Department, Montag, 67, was charged with three counts of sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust, and one charge of aggravated incest. Both charges are considered class three felonies, which can result in a state prison sentence of four to 12 years and a fine of $3,000 to $750,000. Montag was arrested at Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club (Avsc), where he worked. According to Mark Cole, the executive director at Avsc,...
- 1/31/2015
- by Maria Mercedes Lara, @maria_mercedes
- PEOPLE.com
Match of the Day will add Phil Neville, Ruud Gullit and Rio Ferdinand to its punditry team for the 2014/15 season, it has been revealed.
The trio will replace Alan Hansen, who retired from BBC Sport after the Brazil World Cup.
Neville lands the role despite criticism of his performance at the World Cup, which sparked a huge amount of jokes and mockery on Twitter.
Alan Shearer, Robbie Savage and Danny Murphy will remain as the core punditry team as the show celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Gary Lineker also returns as the host for his 16th year at the helm, delivering augmented reality graphics, Opta statistics and live social media votes.
Commentators for the new season are Guy Mowbray, Steve Wilson, Jonathan Pearce, Simon Brotherton, Steve Bower and John Motson, who has been with the programme for over 40 of the 50 years.
Match of the Day's 50th anniversary will be celebrated...
The trio will replace Alan Hansen, who retired from BBC Sport after the Brazil World Cup.
Neville lands the role despite criticism of his performance at the World Cup, which sparked a huge amount of jokes and mockery on Twitter.
Alan Shearer, Robbie Savage and Danny Murphy will remain as the core punditry team as the show celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Gary Lineker also returns as the host for his 16th year at the helm, delivering augmented reality graphics, Opta statistics and live social media votes.
Commentators for the new season are Guy Mowbray, Steve Wilson, Jonathan Pearce, Simon Brotherton, Steve Bower and John Motson, who has been with the programme for over 40 of the 50 years.
Match of the Day's 50th anniversary will be celebrated...
- 8/6/2014
- Digital Spy
Alan Hansen will take part in his last ever Match of the Day this weekend and the BBC has saluted the former Liverpool captain for "changing the world of football punditry as we know it".
Hansen has been a pundit for the broadcaster for 22 years and will retire from BBC Sport after the World Cup in Brazil this summer.
Alan Hansen King of Pundits: Retiring star gets BBC tribute
Speaking about his exit, Hansen said: "I will mostly miss the people, who have been fantastic to work with. I always loved the special atmosphere of a dressing room, and the atmosphere in Match of the Day was often pretty close to that.
"It's such an iconic programme, but the great people on it have made it even better to be involved with."
Match of the Day host Gary Lineker saluted his co-star, saying: "In my opinion, as a television football...
Hansen has been a pundit for the broadcaster for 22 years and will retire from BBC Sport after the World Cup in Brazil this summer.
Alan Hansen King of Pundits: Retiring star gets BBC tribute
Speaking about his exit, Hansen said: "I will mostly miss the people, who have been fantastic to work with. I always loved the special atmosphere of a dressing room, and the atmosphere in Match of the Day was often pretty close to that.
"It's such an iconic programme, but the great people on it have made it even better to be involved with."
Match of the Day host Gary Lineker saluted his co-star, saying: "In my opinion, as a television football...
- 5/9/2014
- Digital Spy
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