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[02/22/22 - 04:06 AM]
A Troubling Tiger King Story and the Magic that Made Mega Movie Franchises and Timeless TV Shows All Part of March 2022 Premieres Featuring 11 New Originals
Reelz's highlights include the previously announced and now rescheduled 70th Miss World Pageant Final on Wednesday, March 16.

[via press release from Reelz]

A TROUBLING TIGER KING STORY AND THE MAGIC THAT MADE MEGA MOVIE FRANCHISES AND TIMELESS TV SHOWS ALL PART OF MARCH 2022 PREMIERES FEATURING 11 NEW ORIGINALS

70TH Miss World Pageant Final to Air Live From Puerto Rico

'The Unknown Story' New Specials Spotlight the Stories That Made Memorable Movies and TV Shows 'The Fast and the Furious', 'Jurassic Park', 'The Karate Kid', 'Raiders of the Lost Ark', 'Three's Company', 'Cheers' and 'Star Trek'

'The Friends Speak' Returns with New Specials Focused on the Ken and Barbie Killers, R. Kelly, Bobbi Kristina Brown and The Tiger King Disappearance

Making Their REELZ Premieres in March are Biography Documentaries 'Jackie Kennedy: A Tale of Two Sisters', 'Amelia Earhart: A Tale of Two Sisters' and 'Grace Kelly: The Missing Millions'

(Albuquerque, NM) Tuesday, February 22, 2022 - REELZ today announced its March 2022 lineup with new originals premiering every week including the real stories about R. Kelly, Bobbi Kristina Brown, Carole Baskin and the Ken and Barbie Killers as told by people who knew them. Among the new originals in March are stories about the power and popularity of movie franchises The Fast and the Furious, Jurassic Park, The Karate Kid and Raiders of the Lost Ark as well as proven pop culture hit TV shows Three's Company, Cheers and Star Trek. The previously announced and now rescheduled 70TH Miss World Pageant Final airs in March 2022 along with the REELZ premieres of Grace Kelly: The Missing Millions about the starlet's secret finances and A Tale of Two Sisters presenting the sisterhood stories of fierce sibling competition and the legacies shared between Jackie Kennedy and her sister Lee Radziwill as well as Amelia Earhart and her sister Muriel Earhart.

"March premieres show an array of powerful original stories from the revealing first-hand accounts in The Friends Speak to celebrating the magic that made some of our favorite blockbuster movies and beloved TV shows," said Steve Cheskin, SVP of Programming at REELZ. "We also look forward to showing our viewers insightful stories about intriguing women in Jackie Kennedy, Amelia Earhart and Grace Kelly as well as the real lives of the talented Miss World contestants who share their inspiring humanitarian efforts through their Beauty with a Purpose projects."

The March 2022 lineup begins Saturday, March 5 with Three's Company: The Unknown Story at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT followed by Cheers: The Unknown Story at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT celebrating two iconic sitcoms with stars and storylines audiences loved. Telling the stories of Three's Company from cast conflicts to memorable days on set is Richard Kline whose character Larry Dallas was best friends with Jack Tripper played brilliantly by the beloved John Ritter. In Cheers: The Unknown Story see the incredible journey of the show that stumbled out of the gate with low viewership only to become a TV juggernaut with more than 80 million people tuning in for the series finale. From the bombshell departure of a main character at the height of the show's success to assembling the cast of future stars including Kirstie Alley, Kelsey Grammer, Woody Harrelson and Ted Danson hear from the multiple Emmy Award(R) winning creators who helped make Cheers a beloved sitcom.

With their good looks and wealthy upbringings Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka appeared to be a perfect couple with a successful life ahead of them. Their story instead became one of the most ghastly in the annals of true crime. In Ken and Barbie Killers: The Friends Speak on Sunday, March 6 at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT three former friends share their stories of them including growing up with Homolka, sharing a cell in prison with Bernardo and reflecting on college life with Bernardo without knowing that he was the Scarborough Rapist. Making their back-to-back REELZ premieres on Wednesday, March 9 are documentary specials about the remarkable sisterhoods of two American icons. First up is Jackie Kennedy: A Tale of Two Sisters at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT with a story of the rivalry and resentment as well as the love and loss shared between Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Bouvier and her sister Caroline Lee Bouvier Radziwill. While the Bouvier sisters spent a considerable amount of time together throughout their lives the bond between pioneering aviator Amelia Earhart and her sister Muriel Earhart was different given Amelia's life in the air. In Amelia Earhart: A Tale of Two Sisters at 10pm ET/ 7pm PT see the sister story of the legacy created by Amelia and protected and preserved by her sister Muriel.

Before a few daring Americans had taken one small step on the moon TV audiences had already been enjoying a giant leap in outer space through the groundbreaking show Star Trek. On Saturday, March 12 at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT Star Trek: The Unknown Story explores the series that sparked a pop culture phenomenon that led to multiple movies and TV shows while creating a new type of super fandom in self-described "Trekkies". While fervent fans certainly help drive the success of a show or celebrity that relationship can become toxic and treacherous when lines are crossed and power is abused. On Sunday, March 13 at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT R. Kelly: His Friends Speak presents the story of the pop superstar whose world of money, fame and success occluded the dark reality of his sexual abuse of women including underage girls. Now, three of his longtime friends including former promoter, ex-girlfriend and bandmate share details of their relationships with Kelly and grappling with his history of sex crimes. In their own words they discuss what they knew, what they saw and whether they personally believe he is innocent.

Wednesday, March 16 brings a bevy of real stories about remarkable women starting with the previously announced 70th Miss World Pageant Final at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT which has been rescheduled due to health concerns. The live show concludes the 70th Miss World Festival with contestants representing 40 countries competing in various events including talent competitions, interview challenges and the Beauty with a Purpose fundraising and charity efforts. As a beauty who defined her own purpose in stunning fashion Grace Kelly was an actress on a rocket ride up to Hollywood superstar status before calling it a career after just five years of acting to become Princess of Monaco. In Grace Kelly: The Missing Millions making its REELZ premiere on Wednesday, March 16 at 11pm ET/ 8pm PT see a different side to the Academy Award(R) winning actress as finance experts delve into her financial history to reveal the cost of her marrying into the royal family including a massive dowry she paid to wed Prince Rainier III as well as the multiple millions of dollars she had to forgo in potential earnings in order to be a member of the royal family.

In 2001 The Fast and the Furious hit theaters and brought its own brand of thrill ride with unforgettable cars, the perfect cast and lots of high-speed action. On Saturday, March 19 at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT The Fast and the Furious: The Unknown Story shows how a new type of blockbuster was built with family as its fuel and cars as cast members creating a billion dollar franchise that refuses to lose speed. From motorized mania to the movie that showed audiences the discipline and duty of martial arts in The Karate Kid. On Saturday, March 19 at 9pm ET/ 6pm The Karate Kid: The Unknown Story shows how a cornerstone of '80s feel good movies captivated a generation and crane kicked its way into the hearts of audiences. Find out how a bully beatdown led to the inspirational saga with sequels galore and one of the greatest student and teacher pairings ever seen on screen. From the outside it appeared Bobbi Kristina Brown was destined for stardom with two very successful teachers as parents in Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown. Unfortunately the glamorous life of her celebrity parents also brought with it a legacy of drug addictions and domestic abuse. On Sunday, March 20 at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT Bobbi Kristina Brown: Her Friends Speak premieres with family members sharing their stories of life with Bobbi Kristina and discussing the troubling events and dubious characters that they say doomed the talented young star. Together they also give an intimate account of life in the family after her death and the thorny questions that still linger about what led to that fateful day when Bobbi Kristina was found face down and unconscious in a bathtub.

Closing out March 2022 premieres are back-to-back nights of new specials with The Unknown Story taking on two blockbuster movies in Jurassic Park and Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark. It's the story of the groundbreaking and earth shaking blockbuster that was millions of years in the making. Jurassic Park thrilled audiences beyond belief and smashed box office records when it hit theaters in 1993. In Jurassic Park: The Unknown Story on Saturday, March 26 at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT find out how dinosaurs came to life through revolutionary special effects and how that brilliant cast came together. While dinosaurs on the big screen is an easy sell before it hit theaters in 1981 nobody thought a story about a history professor archeologist could be a blockbuster. But like the artifacts Harrison Ford's character Indiana Jones coveted the movie became the treasure for audiences and launched a movie franchise and redefined the adventure genre with a swashbuckling and smart action star. Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Unknown Story on Saturday, March 26 at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT delves into the making of the masterpiece that was almost derailed by a disastrous series of events from the crew catching dysentery to scorching hot days that almost shut down filming. Then on Sunday, March 27 at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT is The Tiger King Disappearance: The Friends Speak about a mysterious chapter in the sensational show examining the disappearance of Don Lewis, the ex-husband of big cat queen Carole Baskin. Friends and business associates of Lewis discuss the ominous events they witnessed in the relationship between Lewis and Baskin as well as the disturbing details surrounding his sudden vanishing and what they think really happened to him.

Below is March 2022 programming listed by premiere date and time. Full synopses for every show follow this list.

Saturday, March 5

*NEW* Three's Company: The Unknown Story at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT

*NEW* Cheers: The Unknown Story at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT

Sunday, March 6

*NEW* Ken and Barbie Killers: The Friends Speak at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT

Wednesday, March 9

Jackie Kennedy: A Tale of Two Sisters at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT

Amelia Earhart: A Tale of Two Sisters at 10pm ET/ 7pm PT

Saturday, March 12

*NEW* Star Trek: The Unknown Story at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT

Sunday, March 13

*NEW* R. Kelly: His Friends Speak at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT

Wednesday, March 16

70th Miss World Pageant Final at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT

Grace Kelly: The Missing Millions at 11pm ET/ 8pm PT

Saturday, March 19

*NEW* The Fast and the Furious: The Unknown Story at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT

*NEW* The Karate Kid: The Unknown Story at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT

Sunday, March 20

*NEW* Bobbi Kristina Brown: Her Friends Speak at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT

Saturday, March 26

*NEW* Jurassic Park: The Unknown Story at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT

*NEW* Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Unknown Story at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT

Sunday, March 27

*NEW* The Tiger King Disappearance: The Friends Speak at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT

Below are detailed descriptions for March 2022 programming listed by premiere date and time:

Three's Company: The Unknown Story premieres Saturday, March 5 at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT. "Come and knock on our door" is the first and unforgettable line of the catchy theme song for Three's Company. The Unknown Story explores the early days of the show that would eventually run for eight seasons in the late '70s and early '80s. While the antics of roommates Jack, Janet and Chrissy are legendary early attempts to find that perfect onscreen chemistry were unsuccessful. After three different pilots were taped for the show the final lineup included Suzanne Somers who became the key puzzle piece alongside John Ritter and Joyce DeWitt. But onscreen comedy gave way to big offscreen drama including the sudden and controversial exit of Somers from the show. Sharing his experience starring as the playboy neighbor and Jack's best friend in the show, Larry Dallas, is Richard Kline with additional insight and commentary from television historian Jim Colluci and PEOPLE Deputy West Coast Editor Jason Sheeler. The Unknown Story is produced by The Content Group.

Cheers: The Unknown Story premieres Saturday, March 5 at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT. One of the most beloved sitcoms of the '80s and '90s didn't start off that way. After its 1982 premiere Cheers ranked nearly last in the ratings. Due to a loyal and growing fan base that was eager to see the ups and downs of "will they or won't they" couple in Sam and Diane played by Ted Danson and Shelley Long the series eventually grew to a top 10 certified hit for eight of its 11 seasons. Cheers spent one season at number one and became one of the most popular series in history with the finale watched by more than 80 million viewers. The Unknown Story celebrates how the show became a true destination for anyone who wanted to go "where everybody knows your name" as well as what was behind the shocking decision by Long to leave the series during its heyday. Sharing their stories from the show are Cheers writer and showrunner Cheri Steinkellner and Cheers writer Ken Levine. The Unknown Story is produced by The Content Group.

Ken and Barbie Killers: The Friends Speak premieres on Sunday, March 6 at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT. From the outside looking in the relationship between Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka was picture perfect. A beautiful young couple with their whole lives ahead of them. Behind closed doors was another story. Bernardo was a dangerous psychopath who had already committed a string of rapes. Homolka was sucked into the deranged world created by Bernardo and became so entrenched she offered up her own younger sister and other young women to be raped and murdered. Adding to the distressing nature of their crimes is their twisted obsession with filming and re-enacting them. These tapes were ultimately their downfall with Homolka getting off with a light punishment by giving authorities details on Bernardo. Now in The Friends Speak one of Homolka's childhood friends along with a Bernardo classmate and a man who shared a cell with him speak out about how the Homolka and Bernardo they knew stands in stark contrast to the horrific crimes they committed. The Friends Speak is produced by Kinetic Content and Pyramid Productions.

Jackie Kennedy: A Tale of Two Sisters makes its REELZ premiere Wednesday, March 9 at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT. Jackie was a clever child growing up in an upper class family in New York. Her younger sister Lee was continually trying to emulate her as little sisters do. As the two grew older a competitive element developed but the divorce of their parents brought them closer. Lee beat Jackie to the altar in April 1953 but Jackie then snagged the most eligible bachelor in the country in John F. Kennedy. In 1960 Jackie became First Lady. The responsibility was a great one and Jackie came to rely on her sister especially after the devastating assassination of JFK in November 1963. Once stymied by her unofficial role in the presidential family Lee was now free to pursue her own dreams. She began writing and even launched a short-lived acting career whereas tragedy stalked Jackie. In 1968 Robert Kennedy was assassinated. Perhaps it was that renewed grief that pushed Jackie into a fresh marriage to Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis freed from the Kennedy burden. This came as a particular shock to Lee who had once conducted her own affair with the tycoon as her second marriage disintegrated. The relationship between sisters never truly recovered. While Jackie today remains iconic her sister Lee is less well-known. It is impossible, however, to truly understand the life of one without the other. A Tale of Two Sisters is produced by 3DD Productions.

Amelia Earhart: A Tale of Two Sisters makes its REELZ premiere Wednesday, March 9 at 10pm ET/ 7pm PT. Amelia Earhart and her sister Muriel Earhart grew up in a society that was rapidly changing. Women were beginning to demand their rights and aeronautics was one of the areas where women could flourish as flight was in its infancy and didn't have a long history of male dominance. From the first moment she was airborne Amelia was hooked and through sheer drive and determination she would become one of the most recognizable aviators in history. Although the two sisters led extremely different lives both were codependent on each other for their unflinching sibling support. To this day many are still trying to solve the puzzle of what actually happened to Amelia. Countless theories have been explored but still her disappearance is an unsolved mystery. Known to Muriel as "A.E." Amelia had a champion in her younger sister as Muriel would become instrumental in keeping Amelia's memory alive. This is a role which Muriel's daughter Amy Kleppner would continue after her death. A Tale of Two Sisters is produced by 3DD Productions.

Star Trek: The Unknown Story premieres Saturday, March 12 at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT. Star Trek is known as one of the most successful science fiction franchises of all time. The original series which aired from 1966-1969 was just the beginning and since then there have been several spin-off series as well as several movies, countless books and movie merchandise making for an immeasurable and tremendous impact on pop culture. Critics of the series are quick to point out the cheesy special effects and over-the-top acting but there's no question that it won over audiences. The Unknown Story examines the elements that came together to make the three season original series into a franchise that spans decades and how the '60s space drama created a new breed of super fans who called themselves "Trekkies" including Bjo and John Trimble who share their stories of organizing the Save Star Trek letter campaign when the show was up for cancellation after two seasons. The campaign was a first of its kind and helped ensure the show would endure. Also discussing the pop culture enterprise is Den of Geek Editor Kayti Burt and Casey Biggs who plays Damar on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. The Unknown Story is produced by The Content Group.

R. Kelly: His Friends Speak premieres on Sunday, March 13 at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT. R. Kelly grew up from a poor, broken home where he was abused by multiple family members and experienced extensive trauma before dropping out of high school. Music was a high point in his life and helped him skyrocket to fame and fortune bringing R&B music to mainstream audiences. Rumors soon began to swirl about his behavior towards underage girls he was mentoring and over time those rumors began to gain traction with various corroborating accounts and video evidence to back them up. Accused of various underage sexual offenses and operating a sex cult R. Kelly was finally arrested and convicted of nine counts of racketeering and sex trafficking. In His Friends Speak three longtime friends including former promoter Felton Collins, ex-girlfriend Carlita Hodges and MGM band member Marcus Darc share details of their time with Kelly and grappling with the many accusations and now conviction of sex crimes involving minors. In their own words they discuss working with Kelly throughout the years including Darc discussing what it was like performing with him and witnessing first hand the obsessive fandom surrounding Kelly. Also sharing his experience with the story is Jim DeRogatis author of "Soulless: The Case Against R. Kelly" and former Chicago Sun Times reporter who was named a key witness in Kelly's 2008 child pornography trial. The Friends Speak is produced by Kinetic Content and Pyramid Productions.

70th Miss World Final airs live on Wednesday, March 16 at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT. The Miss World Final is a celebration of female achievement and showcases the contestants as they use their skills and talents to support the sick, vulnerable and disadvantaged through the central theme of Beauty with a Purpose with hundreds of millions of dollars raised for good causes in 142 countries. The 70th Miss World Final was originally scheduled to air live last December but was rescheduled due to health concerns. Now viewers get a riveting inside look behind the scenes with never-before-seen footage from the original event showing the dramatic scenes that forced the abandonment of the Miss World Final just hours before it took place. Meet the contestants as they toured the tropical paradise of Puerto Rico and learned choreography for a spectacular dance sequence to open the 70th Miss World Final as well as three Miss World winners receiving advice from social media personality Logan Paul at the opening of the world's first NFT smart gallery. The new live show includes a musical performance by the Puerto Rico Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Miss World Musical Director Angel Velez. Presenters include stage and TV star Peter Andre, actor and singer Fernando Allende with a special Beauty with a Purpose tribute from Miss World 1975 Wilnelia Merced Forsyth. From these moving and informative presentations, the judges must decide which of the finalists deserves the ultimate humanitarian role and the title The 70th Miss World. Judges include Crystal Rose Pierce of the Integro Foundation, Julia Morley, founder of Beauty with a Purpose and Peter Thomas Roth, founder Peter Thomas Roth Skin Care.

Grace Kelly: The Missing Millions makes its REELZ premiere on Wednesday, March 16 at 11pm ET/ 8pm PT. Grace Kelly rose to fame as a Hollywood actress starring in a handful of movies over the course of five years. In that time she won an Academy Award(R) for her role in The Country Girl before shocking the world by leaving it all behind to marry Prince Rainier III of Monaco and become the princess of the principality. It seemed like a dream life but now in Grace Kelly: The Missing Millions it's revealed what it actually cost Kelly to marry into the royal family and why after her untimely death her estate left more questions than answers. The documentary delves into her privileged financial upbringing and the difficult relationship with her father as well as her struggle for self-sufficiency in New York where modeling funded her true love which was acting. As a princess she had to pay her own dowry then found herself trapped in a gilded cage worth millions to Monaco yet earning little for herself. And then after her death see how the Kelly name and image continues to generate millions and who benefits. Grace Kelly: The Missing Millions is produced by Yeti Television.

The Fast and The Furious: The Unknown Story premieres Saturday, March 19 at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT. With the original concept for the first movie based on a magazine article about a then little-known automotive subculture of illegal street racing few expected The Fast and the Furious to be more than a flash in the pan. Now two decades, 10 movies, theme park attractions and multiple billions of dollars later the movies about fast cars and family show no signs of slowing down. The Unknown Story pops the hood on the mega franchise to show viewers the parts, people and power that drive the global phenomenon. Even after the tragic death of beloved main character Brian O'Conner played by Paul Walker the machine that is The Fast and the Furious endured and paid the perfect homage to its fallen star pleasing fans and welcoming in new characters played by huge stars in Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Jason Statham and Charlize Theron. Giving viewers an intimate look at the early days of the franchise is original The Fast and the Furious Director Rob Cohen as well as PEOPLE Movie Editor Nigel Smith. The Unknown Story is produced by The Content Group.

The Karate Kid: The Unknown Story premieres Saturday, March 19 at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT. The Karate Kid premiered nearly 40 years ago telling the story of a bullied high school student who teams up with an unlikely mentor. The underdog story resonated with audiences and critics alike igniting massive interest in martial arts and kicking off a movie franchise. Since then countless generations have been drawn to the story of bullied high school character Daniel LaRusso turned champion fighter with sequels and reboots including recent spinoff series Cobra Kai that continues to bring in new audiences who are eager to see what happened to the original characters of the first movie. Sharing their experiences are Ron Thomas who played Bobby Brown in The Karate Kid and Robert Mark Kamen, writer for The Karate Kid parts 1-3. Giving viewers a look at the cultural impact of the franchise is Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic at The Hollywood Reporter and Gene Ching, Associate Publisher of Kung Fu Tai Chi Magazine. The Unknown Story is produced by The Content Group.

Bobbi Kristina Brown: Her Friends Speak premieres on Sunday, March 20 at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT. As the daughter of Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown Bobbi Kristina Brown was born into a life of glitz, glamour, celebrity status and all the pitfalls that come along with it. She was put on a fast track to becoming famous in her own rite but exposure to the toxicity displayed by her parents including domestic violence and drug abuse would manifest tragedy. After her mother overdosed and drowned in a bathtub Bobbi Kristina's mental health took a nosedive. She turned to drugs and her long-time platonic friend turned fiancé Nick Gordon who was adopted by Houston and Brown when he was 12 years old. When Bobbi Kristina followed in the macabre footsteps of her mother and was also found unresponsive from an overdose in a bathtub friends and family took aim at Gordon whose negative influence over the years was unmistakable and had reached a head. After being in a coma for six months Bobbi Kristina died but family members speaking out in Bobbi Kristina Brown: Her Friends Speak say more could've been done to help her recover and they still have lingering and tough questions about who surrounded Bobbi Kristina at this crucial time and what were their motivations for being in her life in the first place. Sharing their stories of life with Bobbi Kristina are her aunt Leolah Brown and cousins Jairam Reid and Kelsey Brown who also discuss the shady cast of characters that surrounded Bobbi Kristina and whether her misfortunes were orchestrated for an ultimate sinister goal. The Friends Speak is produced by Kinetic Content and Pyramid Productions.

Jurassic Park: The Unknown Story premieres Saturday, March 26 at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT. As the tagline goes, the first movie in this epic franchise was "an adventure 65 million years in the making." Premiering in 1993 and directed by the legendary Steven Spielberg Jurassic Park and the blockbuster sequels that followed have secured their places as some of the highest-grossing movies in history. The strides made in making dinosaurs seemingly come to life continue to grow above and beyond imagination with new technology and special effects. Now a new chapter in the prehistoric powerhouse franchise Jurassic World Dominion is set for release in summer 2022 and The Unknown Story unravels the prized DNA that has made the movies with insight from Brad Jost host of The Jurassic Park podcast and Nigel Smith, Movies Editor at PEOPLE. The Unknown Story is produced by The Content Group.

Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Unknown Story premieres Saturday, March 26 at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT. The first movie in the Indiana Jones franchise recently celebrated the 40th anniversary of its premiere and anticipation for the fifth movie is ramping up ahead of its 2023 release. Starring Harrison Ford Raiders of the Lost Ark became one of the highest-grossing movies of all time and Ford's Indiana Jones character forever changed what it meant to be an action star. In The Unknown Story see how a vacation between friends George Lucas and Steven Spielberg in 1977 spawned a Hollywood hero, how Tom Selleck almost became Indiana Jones and a series of unfortunate events that almost shut down production of the movie potentially derailing what would become an incredibly successful franchise. Den of Geek Editor in Chief Mike Cecchini explains how the sprawling franchise can encompass everything from Biblical arks to aliens in ancient Mexico while former Movie Critic for The Hollywood Reporter Kirk Honeycutt celebrates the swashbuckling character and how dysentery among the cast and crew created a signature scene in the movie. The Unknown Story is produced by The Content Group.

The Tiger King Disappearance: The Friends Speak premieres on Sunday, March 27 at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT. The relationship between 42-year-old self-made millionaire Don Lewis and 19-year-old Carole Baskin was Shakespearian from the start and ended like a true crime thriller. It began with a chance high-stakes encounter that led to a whirlwind love affair ending in them divorcing their previous spouses to be together. As a married couple they bought a wildlife reserve so that Baskin could feed her love of animals and Lewis could diversify his business portfolio. But not all was peaceful in paradise. Behind closed doors their marriage was filled with sexual exploits, restraining orders, shady business practices and declining mental health. Things came to a head when Lewis abruptly disappeared on his way to one of his frequent trips to Costa Rica. Their love story became a salacious drama with huge media attention and accusations pointing back to Baskin with some claiming she may have even fed him to tigers to get rid of him and inherit his millions. Now in The Friends Speak friends and business associates of Lewis share their stories of watching his relationship with Baskin blossom and wilt, his penchant for risky business dealings and the disturbing theories surrounding his still unsolved disappearance. The Friends Speak is produced by Kinetic Content and Pyramid Productions.

About REELZ - REAL LIVES. REAL STORIES. REAL CELEBRITIES.(R)

REELZ is a leading independent cable and satellite general entertainment network focused on celebrity culture with poignant stories about Hollywood in revealing documentaries and character profiles of the famous and infamous. Programming ranges from the critically acclaimed and award-winning The Kennedys to Real Story of... revealing the true stories behind hit movies including American Made and Selena. Along with shows about movies, fame and celebrity lifestyles the network is also home to true crime stories and Autopsy: The Last Hours of... which examines the final days of popular celebrities from Lucille Ball to Prince.

REELZ is available in 70 million homes on DIRECTV channel 238, DISH Network channel 299, Verizon FiOS TV channel 692HD, AT&T U-verse channels 799/1799HD and cable systems nationwide. Find REELZ in your area by visiting www.reelz.com. REELZ is a High-Definition network and if it is not available, or not in HD, on your cable or telco provider, we encourage viewers to call them and ask for it. Owned by Hubbard Media Group, REELZ is headquartered in Albuquerque, NM with national ad sales based in New York City with offices in Boston and Chicago. As one of the last truly independent television networks remaining in today's media landscape REELZ has created the Independence Happens Here(R) website to help keep free thought and innovation alive by highlighting the importance of independent businesses. The website can be found at http://IndependenceHappensHere.com.





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HBO Renews "Dune: Prophecy" for a Second Season
Across Max territories, the first episode has amassed approximately 15 million viewers.