i just want to know when @xfactor decided that jordan was overrated, and if he feels he is, why does he have him in his top 3. that's all.All they're doing is watering a turd and wondering why it still stinks.
Sports Pass/Fail: Ken Burns says ESPN Michael Jordan ‘The Last Dance’ isn’t good journalism or good history UPDATE: Apology
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Except for Sunday? Which is Dothraki day.
You’ve asked that person several times the same question, they’re not going to answer.
Those types only type to get a reaction, they never list reasons why. They’re the “Skip Bayless” on this board. Just type bs to get reactions.
And unfortunately they get them.
Ken Burns Called Jason Hehir to Squash the Beef
Ken Burns Called Jason Hehir to Squash the Beef
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Ken Burns Called Jason Hehir to Squash the Beef
By Kyle Koster | May 04 2020
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Nothing gets the tabloids going like a good old-fashioned public spat between two documentary filmmakers. Times have changed but that cultural touchstone has remained hot fodder. As such, Ken Burns' criticism of The Last Dance director Jason Hehir's handling of journalistic standards moved a lot of magazines.
It appears that any beef is now squashed as Hehir joined the Dan Patrick Show this morning to reveal Burns reached out to further explain his comments.
"Ken Burns is one of my idols," Hehir said. "He's got an extraordinary body of work and he's one of the reasons why I wanted to do what I do now so I was a little disappointed that he hadn't seen it yet and he seemed to be casting judgement. He called me the other day, and couldn't have been more gracious, and couldn't have been more classy and said that he apologized not for what he said but that it was taken out of context."
Burns went on to explain that the PBS world doesn't allow those with connections to the subject to be part of the process. Obviously, Michael Jordan had significant influence in what was presented and what was not in The Last Dance.
Hehir was extremely complimentary of Burns. Reasonable minds can see two guys approaching the same basic job from different angles. And each succeeding in creating compelling content.
So, no big sexy docu-feud to boost ratings and captivate a nation, it seems. All hope is not lost, though. Ezra Edelman and Michael Moore could get into it to fill the vacuum.
By Kyle Koster | May 04 2020
Ben Gabbe/Getty Images
Nothing gets the tabloids going like a good old-fashioned public spat between two documentary filmmakers. Times have changed but that cultural touchstone has remained hot fodder. As such, Ken Burns' criticism of The Last Dance director Jason Hehir's handling of journalistic standards moved a lot of magazines.
It appears that any beef is now squashed as Hehir joined the Dan Patrick Show this morning to reveal Burns reached out to further explain his comments.
"Ken Burns is one of my idols," Hehir said. "He's got an extraordinary body of work and he's one of the reasons why I wanted to do what I do now so I was a little disappointed that he hadn't seen it yet and he seemed to be casting judgement. He called me the other day, and couldn't have been more gracious, and couldn't have been more classy and said that he apologized not for what he said but that it was taken out of context."
Burns went on to explain that the PBS world doesn't allow those with connections to the subject to be part of the process. Obviously, Michael Jordan had significant influence in what was presented and what was not in The Last Dance.
Hehir was extremely complimentary of Burns. Reasonable minds can see two guys approaching the same basic job from different angles. And each succeeding in creating compelling content.
So, no big sexy docu-feud to boost ratings and captivate a nation, it seems. All hope is not lost, though. Ezra Edelman and Michael Moore could get into it to fill the vacuum.
ESPN 30 for 30: Be Water - Bruce Lee Documentary (better than the last dance?)
https://slate.com/culture/2020/06/bruce-lee-espn-documentary-be-water-review.html
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Michael Jordan Gave Travis Scott Blessing To Shoot Music Vid At Illinois Mansion
Travis Scott had permission from the GOAT to shoot visuals for his newest track ... getting a personal blessing from Michael Jordan to make it happen at his famous Illinois mansion!!!
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Inside Jordan Estate For Travis Scott's "Franchise" Music Video
Inside Jordan Estate For Travis Scott's "Franchise" Music Video
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Why Ken Burns will never make a documentary series for a streaming service
Ahead of the premiere of his new three-part documentary 'Hemingway,' Ken Burns says that he's sticking with PBS for multiple reasons.
By Christian Holub
April 02, 2021 at 12:20 PM EDT
It's a good time for documentaries. The proliferation of streaming services has made funding available for many projects, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has given a lot of people time to spend watching long documentary shows. Netflix's Tiger King, ESPN's The Last Dance (which quickly landed on Netflix after its original broadcast), and HBO's The Vow count among some of the most talked-about TV of the past year. However, one luminary of the form isn't interested in working with the streaming platforms.
In a new interview with Yahoo Finance, legendary documentarian Ken Burns (The Civil War, Baseball) says that he will always stick with public television over taking a lucrative Netflix deal. It's not just about the funding, Burns says, but also the lack of strict deadlines.
"I could have gone a few years ago to a streaming channel or premium cable, and say, with my track record, 'I need $30 million to do Vietnam,' and they would have given me," Burns said. "But what they wouldn't have given me is 10 and a half years. PBS gave me 10 and a half years. They gave me six and a half on Ernest Hemingway."
Burns' latest documentary is indeed an exploration of the influential American author behind novels like A Farewell to Arms and The Old Man and the Sea; the three-part miniseries kicks off April 5 on PBS. Though many may associate Hemingway with his macho-man persona, Burns recently told EW that "it's as complex a biography as we've ever worked on."
In order to complete such complicated projects to his satisfaction, Burns says PBS' relative lack of interest in profit or pleasing subscribers helps a lot.
"It's not a financial model; it's a grant model," he says. "We raise money from foundations, and individuals of wealth, from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, from PBS itself."
Burns continued, "what that gives me is total creative control. If you don't like these films, it's my fault. And that's the way you want it to be: No excuses."
Read or watch the full interview at Yahoo, and look out for the Hemingway premiere next week.
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Ahead of the premiere of his new three-part documentary 'Hemingway,' Ken Burns says that he's sticking with PBS for multiple reasons.
By Christian Holub
April 02, 2021 at 12:20 PM EDT
It's a good time for documentaries. The proliferation of streaming services has made funding available for many projects, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has given a lot of people time to spend watching long documentary shows. Netflix's Tiger King, ESPN's The Last Dance (which quickly landed on Netflix after its original broadcast), and HBO's The Vow count among some of the most talked-about TV of the past year. However, one luminary of the form isn't interested in working with the streaming platforms.
In a new interview with Yahoo Finance, legendary documentarian Ken Burns (The Civil War, Baseball) says that he will always stick with public television over taking a lucrative Netflix deal. It's not just about the funding, Burns says, but also the lack of strict deadlines.
"I could have gone a few years ago to a streaming channel or premium cable, and say, with my track record, 'I need $30 million to do Vietnam,' and they would have given me," Burns said. "But what they wouldn't have given me is 10 and a half years. PBS gave me 10 and a half years. They gave me six and a half on Ernest Hemingway."
Burns' latest documentary is indeed an exploration of the influential American author behind novels like A Farewell to Arms and The Old Man and the Sea; the three-part miniseries kicks off April 5 on PBS. Though many may associate Hemingway with his macho-man persona, Burns recently told EW that "it's as complex a biography as we've ever worked on."
In order to complete such complicated projects to his satisfaction, Burns says PBS' relative lack of interest in profit or pleasing subscribers helps a lot.
"It's not a financial model; it's a grant model," he says. "We raise money from foundations, and individuals of wealth, from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, from PBS itself."
Burns continued, "what that gives me is total creative control. If you don't like these films, it's my fault. And that's the way you want it to be: No excuses."
Read or watch the full interview at Yahoo, and look out for the Hemingway premiere next week.
Why Ken Burns will never make a documentary for the streaming giants
Filmmaker Ken Burns says in a new interview he'll never make a move for the streaming giants. Rather, he plans to keep the longtime partnership with PBS that affords him total creative control and a lengthy production timeline, he says.
Why Ken Burns will never make a documentary for the streaming giants
Max Zahn with Andy Serwer
Fri, April 2, 2021, 9:13 AM·4 min read
The conservatorship of Britney Spears, the college admissions fraud scandal, the accusation of sexual abuse against Woody Allen — all of these stories came back atop headlines in recent weeks after new documentaries offered fresh insight.
The films appeared on streaming platforms Hulu (DIS), Netflix (NFLX), and HBO Max (T) to feed a growing appetite for nonfiction.
Still, legendary documentary filmmaker Ken Burns says in a new interview he'll never make a movie for the streaming giants. Rather, he plans to keep his longtime partnership with PBS that affords him total creative control and a lengthy production timeline, he says.
"I've been with public television my entire thing and I'm staying with them," says Burns, whose new three-part film "Hemingway" premieres on April 5. "They have one foot in the marketplace and the other tentatively out."
Burns, known for expansive movies on quintessential American subjects like "Jazz" and "Baseball," cited the marathon production schedule for his 10-part documentary series "Vietnam War," which aired in 2017.
'PBS gave me 10 and a half years'
"I could have gone a few years ago — or 10 and a half — to a streaming channel or or a premium cable, and say, with my track record, 'I need $30 million to do Vietnam,' and they would have given me," he adds. "But what they wouldn't have given me is 10 and a half years."
"PBS gave me 10 and a half years," he says. "They gave me six and a half on Ernest Hemingway."
With hundreds of millions in the U.S. isolated at home — and many more around the world — the pandemic brought about an explosion of viewership for documentary. Last April, 34.3 million viewers watched the murder mystery "Tiger King" over its first 10 days available, making it one of the most popular original programs ever to air on Netflix, according to Nielsen.
A documentary series about basketball legend Michael Jordan called "The Last Dance," which aired over five weeks from April to May of 2020, averaged 6.1 million viewers per episode, ESPN said — which made it the most-viewed documentary in the history of the network.
Documentary has made up a key part of high-profile production deals reached by streaming giants and creators. Last September, Netflix inked a multi-year production deal with Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle reportedly worth upwards of $100 million, which calls for a slew of projects, including documentaries. Similarly, former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama signed a blockbuster deal with Netflix in 2018 that includes nonfiction work.
Influencers with Andy Serwer: Ken Burns
In this episode of 'Influencers', Andy speaks with legendary filmmaker Ken Burns about his latest documentary on the life of Ernest Hemingway, how Burns' filmmaking process has changed over the years, and why says we're experiencing one of the most challenging times in American history.
Nevertheless, Burns said he prizes the arrangement with PBS free of the pressure to turn a profit, since it relies on a host of individuals and institutions who back his work.
"It's not a financial model; it's a grant model," he says. "We raise money from foundations, and individuals of wealth, from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, from PBS itself."
"We make [the films] zero-sum games," he adds. We're "not allowed to put in contingency, not allowed to put in any profit margin, and it just happens."
"What that gives me is total creative control. If you don't like these films, it's my fault," he says. "And that's the way you want it to be: No excuses."
Burns spoke to Yahoo Finance Editor-in-Chief Andy Serwer in an episode of “Influencers with Andy Serwer,” a weekly interview series with leaders in business, politics, and entertainment.
Filmmaker Ken Burns speaks to Yahoo Finance Editor-in-Chief Andy Serwer on "Influencers with Andy Serwer."
A two-time Oscar nominee, Burns has made films for more than four decades on a range of topics that span "The Vietnam War" and "The Civil War" to "Country Music" and "Brooklyn Bridge." In addition to the upcoming film "Hemingway," Burns will release later this year "Muhammad Ali," a four-part documentary on the legendary boxer and social activist.
For years, he has lived and worked in the small town of Walpole, New Hampshire.
Speaking with Yahoo Finance, Burns welcomed the explosion of documentary filmmaking. He described the early days of his career in the 1980s as what he thought at the time was "the golden age" but acknowledged how the output has improved since.
"There was just an amazing spectrum," he says. "And it's only gotten bigger and more effective."
Max Zahn with Andy Serwer
Fri, April 2, 2021, 9:13 AM·4 min read
The conservatorship of Britney Spears, the college admissions fraud scandal, the accusation of sexual abuse against Woody Allen — all of these stories came back atop headlines in recent weeks after new documentaries offered fresh insight.
The films appeared on streaming platforms Hulu (DIS), Netflix (NFLX), and HBO Max (T) to feed a growing appetite for nonfiction.
Still, legendary documentary filmmaker Ken Burns says in a new interview he'll never make a movie for the streaming giants. Rather, he plans to keep his longtime partnership with PBS that affords him total creative control and a lengthy production timeline, he says.
"I've been with public television my entire thing and I'm staying with them," says Burns, whose new three-part film "Hemingway" premieres on April 5. "They have one foot in the marketplace and the other tentatively out."
Burns, known for expansive movies on quintessential American subjects like "Jazz" and "Baseball," cited the marathon production schedule for his 10-part documentary series "Vietnam War," which aired in 2017.
'PBS gave me 10 and a half years'
"I could have gone a few years ago — or 10 and a half — to a streaming channel or or a premium cable, and say, with my track record, 'I need $30 million to do Vietnam,' and they would have given me," he adds. "But what they wouldn't have given me is 10 and a half years."
"PBS gave me 10 and a half years," he says. "They gave me six and a half on Ernest Hemingway."
With hundreds of millions in the U.S. isolated at home — and many more around the world — the pandemic brought about an explosion of viewership for documentary. Last April, 34.3 million viewers watched the murder mystery "Tiger King" over its first 10 days available, making it one of the most popular original programs ever to air on Netflix, according to Nielsen.
A documentary series about basketball legend Michael Jordan called "The Last Dance," which aired over five weeks from April to May of 2020, averaged 6.1 million viewers per episode, ESPN said — which made it the most-viewed documentary in the history of the network.
Documentary has made up a key part of high-profile production deals reached by streaming giants and creators. Last September, Netflix inked a multi-year production deal with Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle reportedly worth upwards of $100 million, which calls for a slew of projects, including documentaries. Similarly, former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama signed a blockbuster deal with Netflix in 2018 that includes nonfiction work.
Influencers with Andy Serwer: Ken Burns
In this episode of 'Influencers', Andy speaks with legendary filmmaker Ken Burns about his latest documentary on the life of Ernest Hemingway, how Burns' filmmaking process has changed over the years, and why says we're experiencing one of the most challenging times in American history.
Nevertheless, Burns said he prizes the arrangement with PBS free of the pressure to turn a profit, since it relies on a host of individuals and institutions who back his work.
"It's not a financial model; it's a grant model," he says. "We raise money from foundations, and individuals of wealth, from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, from PBS itself."
"We make [the films] zero-sum games," he adds. We're "not allowed to put in contingency, not allowed to put in any profit margin, and it just happens."
"What that gives me is total creative control. If you don't like these films, it's my fault," he says. "And that's the way you want it to be: No excuses."
Burns spoke to Yahoo Finance Editor-in-Chief Andy Serwer in an episode of “Influencers with Andy Serwer,” a weekly interview series with leaders in business, politics, and entertainment.
Filmmaker Ken Burns speaks to Yahoo Finance Editor-in-Chief Andy Serwer on "Influencers with Andy Serwer."
A two-time Oscar nominee, Burns has made films for more than four decades on a range of topics that span "The Vietnam War" and "The Civil War" to "Country Music" and "Brooklyn Bridge." In addition to the upcoming film "Hemingway," Burns will release later this year "Muhammad Ali," a four-part documentary on the legendary boxer and social activist.
For years, he has lived and worked in the small town of Walpole, New Hampshire.
Speaking with Yahoo Finance, Burns welcomed the explosion of documentary filmmaking. He described the early days of his career in the 1980s as what he thought at the time was "the golden age" but acknowledged how the output has improved since.
"There was just an amazing spectrum," he says. "And it's only gotten bigger and more effective."
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