BBC Behind ‘P Diddy: The Rise And Fall’ Doc
The BBC is making P Diddy: The Rise and Fall, examining how Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legacy is now tarnished. Fronted by presenter Yinka Bokinni, P Diddy: The Rise and Fall explores the world that propelled the disgraced rapper to stardom and the system that may have protected him for years. Combs has been charged with criminal offences of racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution and faces an upcoming trial in May, with prosecutors alleging he “abused, threatened, and coerced women.” Since he was indicted, dozens of lawsuits have accused Combs of using his power to drug, assault, intimidate and silence people. Combs has defended himself against what he describes as “sickening allegations” made by “individuals looking for a quick payday.” Bokinni said: “My job is to tell stories—but never did I imagine I’d be telling this one. Investigating the alleged actions of Diddy has forced a spotlight onto the darker side of an industry so many of us dream of belonging to.” The BBC Three doc is being produced by David DeHaney’s Proper Content and will air next week.
Channel 4 Makes First AI Trailer
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Channel 4 has let AI loose on its Open House: The Great Sex Experiment trailer. The UK net has forged what it says is its first artificial intelligence-led promo for the third season of the factual show. “The show asks if monogamy still fits modern relationships. So we wondered: what happens when you strip out human emotion and let AI try to make sense of it?,” posted Channel 4 boss Alex Mahon on LinkedIn, where the trailer can be viewed. Mahon said Channel 4’s 4Creative agency used ethical platforms and “kept our creative brains firmly in the driver’s seat” when delivering the trail. Channel 4 is currently prepping entertainment series The Honesty Box, which uses an AI-generated lie detector test.
SXSW London Reveals World Premieres
SXSW London has announced world premiere titles including Love & Rage: Munroe Bergdorf, a documentary feature about the trans activist. Anna Bogutskaya, Head of Screen at SXSW London, described programming the festival’s first edition as a “dream.” The festival will also host the UK premiere of the BBC’s What It Feels Like For A Girl, a series inspired by the memoir of the same name by Paris Lees, and the World Premiere of MGM+’s drama thriller The Institute, based on the Stephen King novel. The series stars Mary-Louise Parker, Ben Barnes, and Joe Freeman. Anna Bogutskaya, Head of Screen at SXSW London, described programming the festival’s first edition as a “dream.” “We are excited to present bold new work from across the world, celebrating boundary-pushing films across documentary, animation, and narrative filmmaking,” Bogutskaya said. “Our programme is designed to ignite conversations, inspire new connections, and showcase and celebrate screen storytelling across film, TV, and immersive.”
Sky Doc Exploring Life Of German Soccer Manager Rudi Völler
Sky Deutschland is exploring the life of German soccer manager Rudi Völler. Rudi Völler – The Documentary will follow the man who shaped German football over five decades as manager, sporting director and player for the national team. The show comes from Banijay’s new sports division. “Whether as a player, a manager at Bayer Leverkusen, or through my various roles with the DFB and a partner of the Bundesliga, Sky has been my constant companion over the past 30 years since returning to Germany,” said Völler. “That’s why I’m very pleased to be creating a documentary with the team there and Banijay Productions Germany, that offers exclusive insights into my life and career.”
Karlovy Vary’s John Garfield Tribute
Karlovy Vary will pay tribute to the work of 1940s American screen star John Garfield during its upcoming edition, which runs July 4 to 12. The festival will screen 10 works featuring Garfield, eight of which will be projected from 35mm prints. Born on 4 March 1913 as Julius “Julie” Garfinkle, the veteran actor was one of the leading performers of Hollywood’s studio era. He applied much of his trade at Warner Bros. and was an early supporter of the legendary Actors’ Studio in New York. “We are excited to remember the exceptional but somewhat forgotten career of a pioneer of what, in his day, was an unusually realistic approach to acting,” KVIFF’s artistic director Karel Och said in a statement.