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[07/10/23 - 07:04 AM]
FOX Sports Films and Religion of Sports Strike Multi-Year Deal for Original Films Spotlighting Iconic Moments in Sports History
This unique collaboration will provide audiences with an insider perspective into some of the most iconic sports stories in history and the legendary athletes behind them.

[via press release from FOX Sports]

FOX SPORTS FILMS AND RELIGION OF SPORTS STRIKE MULTI-YEAR DEAL FOR ORIGINAL FILMS SPOTLIGHTING ICONIC MOMENTS IN SPORTS HISTORY

Debut Film Baseball's Greatest Moments with The Kid Mero: The MLB All-Star Game Premieres Tonight, Monday, July 10 on FS1, the Eve of MLB All-Star Game

LOS ANGELES - Today, FOX Sports Films announces it is partnering with Religion of Sports, an award-winning sports media company, to co-produce new and original sports documentaries. This unique collaboration will provide audiences with an insider perspective into some of the most iconic sports stories in history and the legendary athletes behind them.

The first film to debut as part of the new deal, BASEBALL'S GREATEST MOMENTS WITH THE KID MERO: THE MLB ALL-STAR GAME, premieres tonight, Monday, July 10 at 11:00 PM ET on FS1 on the eve of FOX Sports' exclusive presentation of the 2023 MLB All-Star Game Tuesday, July 11 (coverage begins at 7:00 PM ET on FOX). The one-hour documentary brings together the jaw dropping, unforgettable moments and fascinating stories from past MLB All-Star Games that have defined professional baseball over its 120-year history.

"FOX Sports is excited about collaborating with Religion of Sports to spotlight captivating sports stories that are deeply ingrained in the heart of American culture," said Barry Nugent, Vice President, Development and Original Programming, FOX Sports. "These new films will feature the renowned legends and intense rivalries that have thrilled fans for generations."

Hosted by famed writer and comedian The Kid Mero ("Desus & Mero"), BASEBALL'S GREATEST MOMENTS WITH THE KID MERO: THE MLB ALL-STAR GAME will transport audiences through time to relive the 10 greatest and most compelling moments within the history of the Midsummer Classic. Through rare archival footage and engaging commentary, The Kid Mero brings humor and fanatic expertise to immerse the viewer into MLB history, breaking down stories and providing fresh insight into key plays and players from the most memorable moments in the game.

"ROS has built a foundation around storytelling and this deal marks new and exciting territory for the company," said Ameeth Sankaran, CEO of Religion of Sports. "We are thrilled to be able to partner with FOX Sports."

Pairing Religion of Sports' premium content engine with FOX Sports' distribution platform was a natural fit to reach more fans than ever before. Details on the additional documentaries FOX Sports Films and Religion of Sports are co-producing as part of the deal will be announced at a later date.

FOX Sports and Religion of Sports are building off their successful releases of both THE GREAT BRADY HEIST and SEARCHING FOR SHOHEI: AN INTERVIEW SPECIAL featuring FOX Sports' award-winning baseball personality and star of the podcast FLIPPIN' BATS, Ben Verlander, who sat down for an all-access, in-depth conversation with baseball phenom Shohei Ohtani.

BASEBALL'S GREATEST MOMENTS WITH THE KID MERO: THE MLB ALL-STAR GAME is executive produced by Gotham Chopra, Ameeth Sankaran, and Victor Buhler of Religion of Sports. Eric Shanks, Mark Silverman, Charlie Dixon and Barry Nugent from FOX Sports also serve as executive producers. The film is co-produced by FOX Sports Films, Religion of Sports, and MLB and is directed by Bradley Jackson.

FOX Sports Films is dedicated to presenting captivating global sports documentaries through an unconventional and entertaining lens. Working with FOX Sports' league and conference partners, the brand produces original programming, connecting live sports events to sports culture.

For more information, visit FOX Sports Press Pass and follow @FOXSportsPR on Twitter.

--FOX SPORTS--

About FOX Sports

FOX Sports is the umbrella entity representing FOX Corporation's wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets. Built with brands capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, the business has ownership and interests in linear television networks, digital and mobile programming, broadband platforms, multiple web sites, joint-venture businesses and several licensing relationships. FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Network; FS1, FS2, FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Deportes. FOX Sports' digital properties include FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports App, which provides live streaming video of FOX Sports content, instant scores, stats and alerts to iOS and Android devices. Additionally, FOX Sports and social broadcasting platform Caffeine jointly own Caffeine Studios which creates exclusive eSports, sports and live entertainment content. Also included in FOX Sports' portfolio are FOX's interests in joint-venture business Big Ten Network, a licensing and commercial relationship with The Stars Group that created the FOX Bet sports betting platform and the FOX Bet Super 6 free-to-play game, as well as a licensing agreement that established the FOX Sports Radio Network.

About Religion of Sports

Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Los Angeles, Religion of Sports (ROS) is an award-winning media company founded by Tom Brady, Michael Strahan, and filmmaker Gotham Chopra. To believe in the power of sports is to experience religion, and the company's work is defined by thoughtful, elevated stories that explore a range of themes and uncover why sports matter. Through scripted and unscripted video, podcasts, feature films and social content, ROS distills the spirituality, science and humanity that unites elite performers and people of all kinds. Since its inception, the company has built an impressive array of work in collaboration with the world's most elite athletes, distributed across platforms including Netflix, Apple TV+, Prime Video, ESPN, Showtime, Fox Sports, NBC Sports, Facebook Watch and more. Among its highlights, "Man in the Arena," "Tom vs Time,'' and "Greatness Code" won Sports Emmy awards and projects on Simone Biles, Stephen Curry, Conor McGregor, Shohei Ohtani, and Russell Westbrook have captured global audiences.





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