This should get all the geeks and sports fan hype in one setting.
Marvel Entertainment and ESPN are set to collaborate on their very first feature-length documentary. It will be titled 1 of 1 Genesis as well as 1 of 1 Origins. The two films will hopefully give audiences a chance to see the mixing of these two topics.
Here’s what Marvel had to say about it:
“We at Marvel have captivated audiences with our Super Heroes for over 75 years, yet we continue to be astounded by the uncanny abilities of the world’s top athletes,” said John Cerilli, Vice President, Content & Programming, Marvel Digital Media Group. “Combining ESPN Films’ unparalleled approach to sports filmmaking with the resonant themes and aesthetics of Marvel has allowed us to assemble a film that will astonish and amaze fans of both worlds.”
ESPN released a statement as well.
“In many ways, athletes are blessed in their chosen fields with super-human ‘powers’ much like those of some of the great Marvel Super Heroes,” said Connor Schell, VP and Executive Producer, ESPN Films and Original Content, ESPN. “Like those characters, every great athlete has the moment where they learn to harness, develop and use their unique abilities to achieve. Eric Drath and his team have done a fantastic job at capturing and bringing to life those origin stories.”
h.t Geeks&Cleats