Pep Guardiola has promised an access all-areas glimpse into his world as Manchester City boss when the Amazon documentary charting the club's amazing season is released at the end of the summer. City allowed Amazon film makers unique behind-the-scenes access during the season for a documentary which will chart their title-winning rampage and Champions League campaign. The documentary – eight one-hour episodes – was scheduled for an October release but that could be brought forward to August with filming almost complete. Says Guardiola: “I haven't seen the series yet but we opened our doors because the club decided to and the players accepted that. It happened because the players accepted it. “The club explained how important it would be for City. We’re not a club with a huge past like Manchester United or Liverpool, Barcelona or Real Madrid or Bayern Munich. “So it will be for the future all around the world to know who we are as a club, and not … [Read more...] about Man City documentary set for early release but key incident won’t make final cut
Documentaries
Avicii documentary director says ‘superficial industry’ never understood the ‘humble’ DJ in emotional tribute
THE documentary maker behind the brutally honest Avicii documentary Avicii’s True Stories has paid tribute to the late DJ. Levan Tsikurishvili took to Instagram to post a series of touching photos of himself and the DJ together who he called “intelligent and loyal”. Writing this to you feels unreal; like a never-ending nightmare or a terrible joke. You were, and always will be the most intelligent and loyal person I’ve ever got to know in this superficial industry. An industry that was not smart enough for you and that never really understood who you were. I admire and will severely miss your genuine and humble behavior, which I’ve never seen in any other person. Never did I see you judge a person based on the opinion of others, and never did you let others judge someone that wasn’t there in person to defend themselves. These are few of many things that always pops up in my head when I'm thinking of you. Never forgetting moments like when a Lemur … [Read more...] about Avicii documentary director says ‘superficial industry’ never understood the ‘humble’ DJ in emotional tribute
Spice Girls working on tell-all documentary inspired by Liam Gallagher’s ‘As It Was’, according to reports
The iconic girl group - which features Mel B, Mel C, Emma Bunton, Geri Halliwell, and Victoria Beckham - first appeared on the big screen together in 1997's 'Spice World', and they're currently working on a new movie project that could premiere in 2019. The girls have also committed to making an animated superhero-themed epic, in which they'll voice the characters, but according to The Sun newspaper, the band's latest movie venture has been inspired by Liam Gallagher's behind-the-scenes documentary 'As It Was'. The project has been attracting a little buzz at this year's Cannes Film Festival and the Spice Girls are eager to do something similarly edgy, having previously been panned for 'Spice World'. The girls have watched Liam's documentary and have been using it as a template for their ambitions. Speculation about the movie comes shortly after an insider revealed that the group will attend Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding, but insisted there are no plans for them to … [Read more...] about Spice Girls working on tell-all documentary inspired by Liam Gallagher’s ‘As It Was’, according to reports
Finnish punk film wins documentary of the year
The documentary, The Punk Syndrome, tells the story of the unique rise of Pertti Kurikan Nimipaivat, a punk band whose members all suffer from conditions like Down’s syndrome, autism and learning difficulties. The group began their journey to stardom at a workshop for sufferers of developmental disabilities, but soon shot to fame in their homeland and abroad.The Punk Syndrome was directed by J-P Passi and Jukka Karkkainen, and produced by Mouka Filmi and Yle. The prize at the Prix Europa, which is Europe’s largest media festival, is the latest in a number of awards and critical acclaim the film has received. Organised by Germany’s national broadcaster, the Prix Europa was first held in 1987 and recognises the best of European TV, online programming and radio. UK broadcaster Sir David Attenborough was also among the winners at this year’s festival, picking up a lifetime achievement award for his pioneering work in nature and wildlife documentaries. … [Read more...] about Finnish punk film wins documentary of the year
Director behind Avicii documentary says ‘industry never really understood him’
The director behind the Avicii documentary that laid bare the downsides of the Swedish DJ's prolific career has paid a heartfelt tribute to the late star. Levan Tsikurishvili, who was at the helm of the brutally honest documentary Avicii’s True Stories, took to Instagram this week to remember his good friend, who took his own life on April 20. The Stockholm-based filmmaker, 34, followed Avicii - real name Tim Bergling - for over four years for the project, and in that time got to see a side of him so many didn't. Alongside a series of pictures of them together, Levan began: "Writing this to you feels unreal; like a never-ending nightmare or a terrible joke. You were, and always will be the most intelligent and loyal person I’ve ever got to know in this superficial industry. "An industry that was not smart enough for you and that never really understood who you were." Instagram Levan described him as genuine and humble and explained that he would always judge a person … [Read more...] about Director behind Avicii documentary says ‘industry never really understood him’