With demand surging for sports-themed films and TV series, Authentic brand group and David Glasser’s 101 Studios have launched Sport illustrated Studios, an exclusive home for film and TV adaptations of the magazine’s work.
Plans call for several scripted or unscripted feature films and TV series per year, as well as podcasts.
Their basis will be the magazine’s “unique looks at the culture and characters that transcend the game,” in the words of the official announcement.
In charge of all production, distribution and marketing for sport illustrated studio will be 101 Studios, which Glasser started after leaving his longtime post at the Weinstein Company.
First out of the gate will be Covers, an episodic look at SI’s top cover stories of all time, culled from a roster of thousands involving a host of sports figures, teams, celebrities and political figures.
