Featuristic Films has unveiled an exclusive first look at the feature documentary “Afghanistan.” It follows filmmaker James Glancy, a former British Royal Marine Commando who was decorated in 2012 for his actions in combat, as he returns to Afghanistan with a small, handpicked team to help him answer the question that has haunted him over the past decade: Was it worth it?
Dramatically, mid-way through the shoot, President Joe Biden announced that the U.S. would be pulling troops out by 9/11, starting a Taliban offensive that has led to the dramatic fall this week of the Afghan government, amidst chaotic evacuation scenes in Kabul as American forces withdraw.
The documentary offers unprecedented access to the story of the Afghan war and what has happened to the Afghan people, Featuristic Films said, told firstly through the personal journey of Glancy, his memories from fighting in Afghanistan, stories from his father, who lived...
Dramatically, mid-way through the shoot, President Joe Biden announced that the U.S. would be pulling troops out by 9/11, starting a Taliban offensive that has led to the dramatic fall this week of the Afghan government, amidst chaotic evacuation scenes in Kabul as American forces withdraw.
The documentary offers unprecedented access to the story of the Afghan war and what has happened to the Afghan people, Featuristic Films said, told firstly through the personal journey of Glancy, his memories from fighting in Afghanistan, stories from his father, who lived...
- 8/17/2021
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
This summer’s TV forecast is Sharknado-free — but there’s still plenty of shark-themed programming to sink your teeth into, thanks to Discovery Channel’s Shark Week.
Beginning this Sunday and continuing through Saturday, Aug. 3, Shark Week is an annual, Jaws-dropping spectacle featuring more than 20 hours of original programming about one of nature’s most feared predators. In addition to myriad documentaries, 2019’s line-up includes Shark Trip: Eat. Pray. Chum., a comedy special starring Rob Riggle (Holey Moley), Anthony Anderson (black-ish), Joel McHale (Community), Adam Devine (The Righteous Gemstones) and Damon Wayans Jr. (Happy Endings); and Capsized: Blood in the Water,...
Beginning this Sunday and continuing through Saturday, Aug. 3, Shark Week is an annual, Jaws-dropping spectacle featuring more than 20 hours of original programming about one of nature’s most feared predators. In addition to myriad documentaries, 2019’s line-up includes Shark Trip: Eat. Pray. Chum., a comedy special starring Rob Riggle (Holey Moley), Anthony Anderson (black-ish), Joel McHale (Community), Adam Devine (The Righteous Gemstones) and Damon Wayans Jr. (Happy Endings); and Capsized: Blood in the Water,...
- 7/27/2019
- TVLine.com
It’s that time of the summer again — “Shark Week” is about to rear its toothy head. Discovery Channel released the official schedule for 20 hours of shark-tastic programming from July 28 to Aug. 4.
For the first time ever, Discovery Channel is rolling out a scripted, feature-length film just for “Shark Week” — starring Josh Duhamel, “Capsized: Blood In The Water” tells the true story about an October 1982 shark encounter.
After each day’s specials, Rob Riggle will host “Shark After Dark,” the week’s nightly talk show. Riggle will also star in “Shark Trip: Eat. Pray. Chum” alongside his friends Adam DeVine (“Pitch Perfect”), Anthony Anderson (“black-ish”), Joel McHale (“Community”) and Damon Wayans Jr. (“New Girl”). Original programming wraps up Aug. 3, with reruns of the week’s best content featured on Aug. 4.
Also Read: Discovery's New 'Undercover Billionaire' Has 90 Days to Start a Million-Dollar Company From Scratch
Below, find Discovery’s full descriptions for all 18 programs,...
For the first time ever, Discovery Channel is rolling out a scripted, feature-length film just for “Shark Week” — starring Josh Duhamel, “Capsized: Blood In The Water” tells the true story about an October 1982 shark encounter.
After each day’s specials, Rob Riggle will host “Shark After Dark,” the week’s nightly talk show. Riggle will also star in “Shark Trip: Eat. Pray. Chum” alongside his friends Adam DeVine (“Pitch Perfect”), Anthony Anderson (“black-ish”), Joel McHale (“Community”) and Damon Wayans Jr. (“New Girl”). Original programming wraps up Aug. 3, with reruns of the week’s best content featured on Aug. 4.
Also Read: Discovery's New 'Undercover Billionaire' Has 90 Days to Start a Million-Dollar Company From Scratch
Below, find Discovery’s full descriptions for all 18 programs,...
- 7/10/2019
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
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