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Ever wondered what twenty-four hours in the life of a billionaire is like? Or how a multiple award Grammy award winning recording artist spends his time between gigs? In this new documentary series Academy Award® nominee, Morgan Spurlock, uses his trademark wit and humour to give an insight into sixteen very different lives.
In the second series, join ultimate fighter Jason “Mayhem” Miller as he prepares for the fight of his life, follow indie rap sensation Das Racist as they take us through a day before their big performance with Philip Glass and watch John Fetterman, "America's Coolest Mayor," as he fights to make a difference for the families of Braddock, PA. These are just a few of the many fascinating people that A Day in the Life documents on their journey.
Each documentary gives the viewer an exclusive look into the lives of these fascinating people and at the same time challenges our perceptions of what a day in the life for each of them really entails
Brief Synopsis:
Ever wondered what twenty-four hours in the life of a billionaire is like? Or how a multiple award Grammy award winning recording artist spends his time between gigs? In this new documentary series Academy Award ® nominee, Morgan Spurlock, uses his trademark wit and humour to give an insight into sixteen very different lives.
In the series we see that in a day, Sir Richard Branson features dinner with President Obama and Queen Elizabeth before flying to Chicago to launch two new flight routes while for Misty Copeland, the first African-American soloist for the American National Ballet, a day in her life features a gruelling rehearsal as well as inspiring young dancers in the Bronx.
Each documentary gives the viewer an exclusive look into the lives of these fascinating people and at the same time challenges our perceptions of what a day in the life for each of them really entails.
Clearances:
FULLY CLEARED.
PROGRAMME RIGHTS EXPIRY: 14 MAY 2017 WITH GRACE END 14 MAY 2019.
Duration:
10 x 30 mins
Pitch Availability:
After TX of each episode.
Key Points:
Season 2 Cast:
Joel McHale - an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, television producer, television personality, and voice artist. He is best known for hosting The Soup and for his role as Jeff Winger on Community.
Mark Maron - He has been host of The Marc Maron Show, and co-host of both Morning Sedition, and Breakroom Live, all politically-oriented shows, produced by Air America Media. He was also the host of Comedy Central's Short Attention Span Theater for a year, replacing Jon Stewart. Maron has been a frequent guest on the Late Show with David Letterman and made over 44 appearances on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, more than any other stand-up performer. He was also a regular guest on Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn and hosted the short-lived American version of the British game show Never Mind the Buzzcocks on VH1.
Das Racist - an alternative hip hop group based in Brooklyn, New York City, composed of MCs Himanshu Suri (aka Heems), and Victor Vazquez (aka Kool A.D.) and hype man Ashok Kondabolu (aka Dap). Known for their use of humor, academic references, foreign allusions, and unconventional style, Das Racist has been both dismissed as joke rap and hailed as an urgent new voice in rap.
Quest Love - an American drummer, DJ, music journalist and record producer. He is best known as the drummer and joint frontman (with Black Thought) for the Grammy Award-winning band The Roots, which is now the in-house band for Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. He has produced for artists such as Common, D'Angelo, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, Bilal, Jay-Z, Nikka Costa and more recently, Al Green, Amy Winehouse and John Legend. He is a member of the production teams the Soulquarians, The Randy Watson Experience, and The Grand Wizzards.
Stephanie Izard - an American chef residing in Chicago, Illinois, and was the winner of the fourth season of Top Chef, Bravo's cooking competition show. To date, she is the only woman in eight seasons to have won Top Chef.
Mario Batali - an American chef, writer, restaurateur and media personality. In addition to his classical culinary training, he is an expert on the history and culture of Italian cuisine, including regional and local variations. Batali co-owns restaurants in New York City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Singapore.
Tim Ferriss - an American author, entrepreneur, and public speaker. In 2007, he published The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich, which was a New York Times and USA Today bestseller. In 2010, he followed up with The 4-Hour Body. Ferriss' third book, The 4-Hour Chef, was announced in 2011.
Jason Mayhem Miller - an American mixed martial arts middleweight fighter for the UFC who is known for his flashy entrances and fighting style. Nicknamed "Mayhem," he primarily utilizes Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, and trains at Reign Training Center in Lake Forest, California. Also, he trains at Kings MMA in Huntington Beach, California. He regularly co-hosts "Mayhem Mondays" on The Jason Ellis Show on Sirius satellite radio. Miller also hosts a reality show called Bully Beatdown, which airs on MTV and MTV2. He also announces for King of the Cage alongside Michael Schiavello.
Producer:
Warrior Poets
Rights:
WORLD EXCL. US, TERRITORIES & POSSESSIONS: ALL FREE & PAY TV, ALL NT & CLOSED-CIRCUIT (INCL. INFLIGHT), ALL PHYSICAL & DIGITAL VIDEO AND TELEPHONY.
WORLD EXCL. US, TERRITORIES & POSSESSIONS, JAPAN & ANY OTHER TERRITORY IN WHICH HULU LAUNCHES SERVICE (LIKELY TO INCLUDE AUSTRALIA IN FUTURE): ALL STREAMING.
1. FML may not licence stand-alone SVOD/AVOD & FVOD rights on internet or mobile platform without Hulu’s consent. This does not prevent us from granting catch-up rights to a broadcaster. We can grant exclusivity against such rights provided we have used reasonable endeavours to get licensee to agree that rights are non-exclusive against Hulu if it launches a service in the Territory. DTO/DTR/EST are not affected.
2. Hulu can declare any part of our territory a ‘Hulu Territory’ provided we have not granted rights to a 3rd party in the territory already. Currently only Japan is a Hulu Territory but please check with Legal for updated list (likely to include Australia in futu
Target Demographic:
Adults 18-49
TX:
March 12, 2012
Brief Synopsis:
Ever wondered what twenty-four hours in the life of a billionaire is like? Or how a multiple award Grammy award winning recording artist spends his time between gigs? In this new documentary series Academy Award ® nominee, Morgan Spurlock, uses his trademark wit and humour to give an insight into sixteen very different lives.
In the series we see that in a day, Sir Richard Branson features dinner with President Obama and Queen Elizabeth before flying to Chicago to launch two new flight routes while for Misty Copeland, the first African-American soloist for the American National Ballet, a day in her life features a gruelling rehearsal as well as inspiring young dancers in the Bronx.
Each documentary gives the viewer an exclusive look into the lives of these fascinating people and at the same time challenges our perceptions of what a day in the life for each of them really entails.
Clearances:
FULLY CLEARED.
PROGRAMME RIGHTS EXPIRY: 14 MAY 2017 WITH GRACE END 14 MAY 2019.
Duration:
10 x 30 mins
Pitch Availability:
After TX of each episode.
Key Points:
Season 2 Cast:
Joel McHale - an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, television producer, television personality, and voice artist. He is best known for hosting The Soup and for his role as Jeff Winger on Community.
Mark Maron - He has been host of The Marc Maron Show, and co-host of both Morning Sedition, and Breakroom Live, all politically-oriented shows, produced by Air America Media. He was also the host of Comedy Central's Short Attention Span Theater for a year, replacing Jon Stewart. Maron has been a frequent guest on the Late Show with David Letterman and made over 44 appearances on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, more than any other stand-up performer. He was also a regular guest on Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn and hosted the short-lived American version of the British game show Never Mind the Buzzcocks on VH1.
Das Racist - an alternative hip hop group based in Brooklyn, New York City, composed of MCs Himanshu Suri (aka Heems), and Victor Vazquez (aka Kool A.D.) and hype man Ashok Kondabolu (aka Dap). Known for their use of humor, academic references, foreign allusions, and unconventional style, Das Racist has been both dismissed as joke rap and hailed as an urgent new voice in rap.
Quest Love - an American drummer, DJ, music journalist and record producer. He is best known as the drummer and joint frontman (with Black Thought) for the Grammy Award-winning band The Roots, which is now the in-house band for Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. He has produced for artists such as Common, D'Angelo, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, Bilal, Jay-Z, Nikka Costa and more recently, Al Green, Amy Winehouse and John Legend. He is a member of the production teams the Soulquarians, The Randy Watson Experience, and The Grand Wizzards.
Stephanie Izard - an American chef residing in Chicago, Illinois, and was the winner of the fourth season of Top Chef, Bravo's cooking competition show. To date, she is the only woman in eight seasons to have won Top Chef.
Mario Batali - an American chef, writer, restaurateur and media personality. In addition to his classical culinary training, he is an expert on the history and culture of Italian cuisine, including regional and local variations. Batali co-owns restaurants in New York City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Singapore.
Tim Ferriss - an American author, entrepreneur, and public speaker. In 2007, he published The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich, which was a New York Times and USA Today bestseller. In 2010, he followed up with The 4-Hour Body. Ferriss' third book, The 4-Hour Chef, was announced in 2011.
Jason Mayhem Miller - an American mixed martial arts middleweight fighter for the UFC who is known for his flashy entrances and fighting style. Nicknamed "Mayhem," he primarily utilizes Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, and trains at Reign Training Center in Lake Forest, California. Also, he trains at Kings MMA in Huntington Beach, California. He regularly co-hosts "Mayhem Mondays" on The Jason Ellis Show on Sirius satellite radio. Miller also hosts a reality show called Bully Beatdown, which airs on MTV and MTV2. He also announces for King of the Cage alongside Michael Schiavello.
Producer:
Warrior Poets
Rights:
WORLD EXCL. US, TERRITORIES & POSSESSIONS: ALL FREE & PAY TV, ALL NT & CLOSED-CIRCUIT (INCL. INFLIGHT), ALL PHYSICAL & DIGITAL VIDEO AND TELEPHONY.
WORLD EXCL. US, TERRITORIES & POSSESSIONS, JAPAN & ANY OTHER TERRITORY IN WHICH HULU LAUNCHES SERVICE (LIKELY TO INCLUDE AUSTRALIA IN FUTURE): ALL STREAMING.
1. FML may not licence stand-alone SVOD/AVOD & FVOD rights on internet or mobile platform without Hulu’s consent. This does not prevent us from granting catch-up rights to a broadcaster. We can grant exclusivity against such rights provided we have used reasonable endeavours to get licensee to agree that rights are non-exclusive against Hulu if it launches a service in the Territory. DTO/DTR/EST are not affected.
2. Hulu can declare any part of our territory a ‘Hulu Territory’ provided we have not granted rights to a 3rd party in the territory already. Currently only Japan is a Hulu Territory but please check with Legal for updated list (likely to include Australia in futu
Target Demographic:
Adults 18-49
TX:
March 12, 2012
Runtime:
Series 2: 10 x 30 MINS
Series 1: 6 x 30 MINS
Genre: FACTUAL
Sub-genre: BIOGRAPHY AND PROFILES
Format: SERIES
Country of Origin: USA
Year of Production: 2011
Available in HD: Yes
Available in DVD: Yes
Cast & Credits
Director/Executive Producer: Morgan Spurlock
Featuring:Sir Richard Bransonwill.i.amMisty CopelandMr BrainwashGirl TalkRussell PetersJoel McHaleMarc MaronDas RacistTim FerrissMario BataliStephanie IzardJason “Mayhem” Miller
A Warrior Poets production for Hulu.