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PGA Tour ‘secures’ Netflix docuseries
The PGA Tour has reportedly secured a deal with global streaming service Netflix to launch a behind-the-scenes docuseries featuring several of the organization's top golfers.
According to Golf
Nascar’s Netflix sitcom ‘The Crew’ will not have second season
Nascar's Kevin James-fronted Netflix comedy series The Crew has not been renewed for a second season, SportBusiness understands
Singapore to lead Asia pack in ‘twin-track world’ of events, says medical expert
Singapore will have an advantage over other Asian markets in safely hosting sporting events as disparities in Covid-19 vaccination rollouts lead to a “twin-track world”, a leading medical expert has sai…
Netflix develops Bubba Wallace docuseries
Global streaming service Netflix is developing a docuseries following Bubba Wallace, Nascar’s only Black full-time driver, as he competes for the newly formed 23XI Racing team.
Nascar looks to expand reach, engage fans with Netflix sitcom ‘The Crew’
US stock car racing series is looking to engage its fanbase, attract new supporters, and extend relationships with commercial partners via a scripted comedy series. Bob Williams reports.
Nascar’s Netflix sitcom to be released day after Daytona 500
The Crew, a new Netflix sitcom focused on a small Nascar Cup Series team, will be released on February 15, the day after the stock car racing series' season-opening Daytona 500 race
Mediapro ‘partners with Netflix’ on Téléfoot OTT offer
Spanish agency and production group Mediapro has reportedly reached an agreement with internet entertainment giant Netflix to create a joint consumer offer incorporating the agency’s new Téléfoot channel.
Netflix to produce limited series charting Colin Kaepernick’s journey to activism
Streaming service Netflix has announced it will produce a six-part scripted dramatic series charting former National Football League quarterback Colin Kaepernick's journey to activism.
Netflix to show Barça series in Latin America, Canada
Spanish LaLiga football club Barcelona has struck a deal with Netflix for the streaming service to show its Matchday documentary series in Latin America and Canada
Nascar developing Netflix comedy series
In an attempt to grow its fanbase and reach non-core fans, Nascar is helping to create a new multicam situation comedy series on streaming service Netflix, which will be released in 2020
Netflix and F1 to return for second series
The operators of the Formula One World Championship have extended a deal with online streaming service Netflix for a second series of ‘F1: Drive to Survive’.
F1 ‘optimistic’ Mercedes and Ferrari will take part in Netflix documentary series
Sean Bratches, Formula One's managing director of commercial operations, says he is "optimistic" that Ferrari and Mercedes will participate in the second season of the highly-successful Netflix documentary…
Fly on the wall | Sports properties and stars see growing value in letting the cameras in
Documentaries going behind the scenes with sports teams and athletes are riding a wave of popularity. SportBusiness interviewed Mike Antinoro, senior vice-president at IMG Original Content, executive producer on series including Being Serena, First Team: Juventus and All or Nothing: Manchester City, to find out what’s behind the surge in interest and how the shows are put together.
The OTT report | Chapter four: The future
4: Faster, Higher, Stronger: The Future of OTT
The OTT report | Chapter three: Barriers to growth
3: Clinging to the Cord: Barriers to OTT Growth