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ESPN to air ’30 for 30′ celebrating ’30 for 30′
"We look forward to continuing to push the boundaries of sports documentaries for many years to come.”
ESPN announces eight-part ‘The Yankees Win’ docuseries, with J.J. Abrams, Connor Schell, Libby Geist, and Jonathan Hock involved
Hock will direct, with Abrams, Schell, and Geist amongst the list of executive producers.
30 for 30 ‘American Son’ on Michael Chang, directed by Jay Caspian Kang, is coming to ESPN
This project is from ESPN in association with Words + Pictures, the production company started by former ESPN exec Connor Schell.
ESPN announces 30 for 30 docs on 2000 Baltimore Ravens, pool legend Jeanette Lee
"No team in NFL history has boasted, bullied, or brandished as much bravado as the 2000-2001 Baltimore Ravens."
A Greg Norman 30 for 30 is in the works
A Greg Norman 30 for 30 has the pedigree to be a potential longform project.
Former ESPN exec Connor Schell launching studio for non-fiction content with Chernin Entertainment
Schell shepherded projects such as the 30 for 30 series for ESPN.
Connor Schell will be leaving ESPN with eyes on starting his own production company
ESPN will reportedly make significant changes to Get Up if ratings don’t improve by football season
ESPN could add a football expert to the regular cast or otherwise tinker with the ratings-starved show.
ESPN+ will have an exclusive documentary series covering NBA rookies
"It will be really compelling, access-based programming, bringing fans closer to their favorite athletes, telling the story of the journey of adjusting to life in the NBA on the court and off the court."
Bill Simmons says he resents being left out of ‘O.J.: Made in America’ credits
"To not even be in the credits for it, I thought was really petty."
ESPN execs Connor Schell, Justin Connolly reportedly among candidates to replace John Skipper
ESPN has always hired its presidents from within. Will that trend continue this time around?
ESPN content restructuring sees The Undefeated’s Kevin Merida and ESPN Films’ Libby Geist add responsibilities
Merida will now oversee ESPN's enterprise and investigative content as well as The Undefeated, while Geist will oversee ESPN's features in addition to 30 for 30 and other ESPN Films projects.
ESPN president John Skipper overruled Connor Schell, Burke Magnus in cancelling Barstool Van Talk
Schell and Magnus viewed Big Cat and PFT Commenter as potential stars.
Charissa Thompson leaves Extra: does that make it more likely she’ll exit Fox for ESPN?
Exiting Extra may boost the chances of Thompson heading to ESPN.
ESPN promotes Connor Schell to executive vice president, content, overseeing all network platforms
Schell will oversee the content on ESPN's television, online and print platforms.
Ezra Edelman on making O.J.: Made in America – “It was organized chaos”
Ezra Edelman’s O.J.: Made in America documentary was a crowning achievement for ESPN Films and its 30 for...