SPORTS ILLUSTRATED TV (SI TV) Debuts with
Slate of Original Documentaries Featuring Exclusive Access to
LeBron James, Ricky Williams, Julio Jones; Weekly Studio Shows with
Peter King, Grant Wahl; Acquired Oscar-Winning Sports Movies,
Festival-Honored Documentaries and Beloved TV Shows
New SI Swimsuit Series to Coincide with
Launch of SI Swimsuit Issue in February Augments Collection of
Iconic SI Swimsuit Specials from the Past Two Decades
Shaquille O’Neal Opens Up About His Rookie
Fears During His Madison Square Garden Debut in the Network’s
Original Documentary Series, “The Vault,” Exclusively on SI
TV
Award-Winning Filmmakers Mike Tollin and
Jonathan Hock Sign on with SI TV For Original Documentary Projects
Slated for 2018
SPORTS ILLUSTRATED TV Joins People TV as
Time Inc.'s Second Over-the-Top Network
Time Inc. [NYSE: TIME] today announced the launch of
SPORTS ILLUSTRATED TV (SI TV), an over-the-top (OTT) streaming
media network available November 16 on Amazon Channels. The network
premieres with a robust slate of 130 hours of on-demand
programming, including original documentary series, weekly studio
shows and acquired sports movies, documentaries and TV shows.
SPORTS ILLUSTRATED TV joins People TV as Time Inc.'s second
streaming network.
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SI TV has also inked deals with Oscar-nominated and
award-winning sports filmmaker Mike Tollin, co-chair of Mandalay
Sports Media, and 10-time Emmy winner Jonathan Hock, for two
different sports documentary projects slated for early half and
latter half of 2018, respectively.
SPORTS ILLUSTRATED TV’s tagline, “Because you love sports,”
reflects the network’s position as a haven for the sports lover who
wants another way to engage with the hallmark of the SPORTS
ILLUSTRATED brand — rich storytelling, unmatched access,
entertaining content and thoughtful analysis.
“SPORTS ILLUSTRATED TV is a new home for sports lovers who want
to go beyond sports highlights and heated debates with distinctive,
immersive and entertaining original programming curated through the
trusted SPORTS ILLUSTRATED lens,” said Rich Battista, President and
CEO of Time Inc. “SPORTS ILLUSTRATED TV presents a broad slice of
sports culture, complementing the pages of the magazine consumers
have long loved. The brand’s unmatched storytelling is now
available to audiences in an unparalleled holistic way through
print, online, and on television. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED TV is premium
viewing that will appeal to men and women of all ages, as well as
families.”
Amazon Prime members in the United States can subscribe to
SPORTS ILLUSTRATED TV for $4.99 per month after a 7-day free trial
and can access the content through the Prime Video app on TVs,
streaming media players, mobile devices, Amazon Fire TV, Fire TV
Stick and Fire tablets or online
at Amazon.com/amazonchannels.
The network brings the iconic SPORTS ILLUSTRATED magazine to
life with much of the original show content inspired by and
complementary to the pages of the magazine. Time Inc.’s
award-winning sports producers and editorial staff will
develop original SI TV shows at Time Inc.’s world-class
production facility.
SI’s original content, which will be found in the “Original
Series” section of SI TV, will include exclusive access to
interviews with Julio Jones, LeBron James, Shaquille O’Neal, Conor
McGregor, Ricky Williams and many more of the biggest stars in
sports.
In addition, “Original Series” includes new SPORTS ILLUSTRATED
SWIMSUIT content exclusive to SPORTS ILLUSTRATED TV with a series
on the first-ever open casting call model search for the 2018 SI
Swimsuit issue in February. At launch, there will be a trove of SI
Swimsuit shows going back to 1994.
“SI Now,” the daily show that airs on SI.com and
features such guests as Russell Wilson, John Cena, Aly Raisman, Von
Miller, Kate Upton and Ice Cube, will also boost the offerings.
SPORTS ILLUSTRATED TV will be constantly updated with new
original show episodes, content partnerships and a regularly
refreshed library of acquired movies, documentaries and TV shows.
To see more about SI TV's content go to SI.com/TV.
The five original shows greenlit for SI
TV around launch include the following:
Premium original documentary series:
“The Vault”—SPORTS ILLUSTRATED has a track record of
industry-leading journalism and storytelling going back to 1954.
"The Vault" revisits the most impactful of these stories and brings
them to life with new on-camera interviews.
“SI: Under the Cover”—Current subjects in the magazine
burst onto the screen. From interviews with high-profile athletes
like Julio Jones to an inspiring one-handed linebacker, this is
where SPORTS ILLUSTRATED’S world-class reporting jumps off the page
and onto the screen.
Original weekly studio shows:
“The Crossover”—A basketball lifestyle show featuring
engaging discussion about the players, games, culture, fashion and
memes. Hosted by SI.com writers Matt Dollinger and Rohan
Nadkarni.
“Planet Futbol”—Hosted by the USA's preeminent soccer
writer, Grant Wahl, "Planet Futbol" is a deep dive into the sport
around the globe with top-flight guests from Europe and the
Americas.
“The Line” (working title)—An entertaining and
informative show about sports wagering and daily fantasy.
Acquired movies and documentaries at
launch include:
Movies:
Rocky (1–5)Ferris Bueller’s Day OffTeen WolfKickboxer
(1–5)Pride (2007)LadybugsBad News Bears (1975)The Cutting
EdgeDiggstownDriftEight Men OutRollerball (1975)North Dallas
Forty
Documentaries:
Michael Jordan: Come Fly With MeRacing DreamsAmerica's Parking
LotIn Football We TrustBrooklyn CastleOutlaw: Life, Death &
Texas FootballStackerThe Sheikh2016 NBA Champions: Cleveland
Cavaliers2015 NBA Champions: Golden State WarriorsLet's Ball
(University of Kentucky Basketball)The RoughnecksPositive
VibrationStrongmanOccupation FighterThe Great Chicken Wing Hunt
ABOUT THE SPORTS ILLUSTRATED GROUP
Time Inc.’s SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is the preeminent journalistic
enterprise covering the world of sports both on and off the field.
Debuting in 1954, SI has garnered worldwide acclaim for its
award-winning storytelling born from an independent voice and for
its unparalleled access to the most popular athletes and newsmakers
from the sports world. This is the underpinning of the Group,
which boasts a collection of best-in-class consumer products,
platforms and businesses. The SPORTS ILLUSTRATED Group features the
most-read sports magazine, a top 10 sports digital network
and marquee franchises and properties including SPORTS
ILLUSTRATED SWIMSUIT, The MMQB, Planet Fútbol, the FanSided
Network of sites and apps, Sportsperson of the Year, SI Fashionable
50, SI EATS, SI Kids, GOLF Magazine and GOLF.com.
For more information, visit SI.com and
follow @SINow on Twitter, @SportsIllustrated
on Instagram and Facebook and SI_mag on
Snapchat.
ABOUT TIME INC.
Time Inc. (NYSE:TIME) is a leading multi-platform consumer media
company that engages over 230 million consumers globally every
month. The Company's influential brands include PEOPLE, TIME,
FORTUNE, SPORTS ILLUSTRATED, INSTYLE, REAL SIMPLE, SOUTHERN LIVING
and TRAVEL + LEISURE, as well as approximately 60 diverse
international brands. Time Inc. offers marketers a differentiated
proposition in the marketplace by combining its powerful brands,
trusted content, audience scale, direct relationships with
consumers and unique first-party data. The Company is home to
growing media platforms and extensions, including digital video,
OTT, television, licensing, international markets, paid products
and services and celebrated live events, such as the TIME 100,
FORTUNE Most Powerful Women, PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive, SPORTS
ILLUSTRATED’s Sportsperson of the Year, the ESSENCE Festival and
the FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen.
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