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The Irish Sun
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ITV to air powerful new documentary on Friends star Matthew Perry's tragic death as charged doctor pleads guilty
ITV is set to air a powerful new documentary on Friends star Matthew Perry's tragic death. Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy will be shown on ITV1 and ITVX next month. Advertisement 4 ITV will be airing a powerful new documentary about Matthew Perry's tragic death Credit: Getty - Contributor 4 The actor and comedian passed away in October 2023 Credit: AP 4 He starred as Chandler Bing from 1994 to 2004 Credit: Alamy Perry was beloved worldwide for his iconic role as wisecracking Chandler Bing. He starred alongside Jennifer Aniston, The one-off documentary first aired on US streamer Peacock in February this year. However, it has since been updated by producers to include brand new developments. Advertisement Read more on Matthew Perry Morgan Fairchild - who played Perry's mother on Friends - talks about their time working together. It also features US Sun journalist Katy Forrester and Martin Estrada, who was District Attorney at the Central District of California US Attorney's office at the time of Perry's death. Meanwhile, the documentary will be shown at 9pm on August 18. Sasha Breslau, ITV Head of Content Acquisitions, said: 'We're pleased to bring this in-depth and fascinating film to ITVX , documenting the life of one of television 's best loved actors, Matthew Perry. Advertisement Most read in News TV "The film hears first hand from those who knew Matthew, as well as telling the story of his untimely passing with updated developments not seen before.' Ian Russell, ITN Productions Head of International Programmes, added: 'Matthew Perry's story is known the world over. New Matthew Perry documentary revisits his success on Friends, his battle with addiction and late star's overdose "In making this documentary , our US and UK-based production team wanted to look beneath the headlines to tell a detailed story of this Hollywood star. "Matthew Perry's story is truly a Hollywood tragedy. Advertisement "We set out to present the complexities around his life, the tragic circumstances around his death and his place in popular culture with sensitivity and insight.' It comes as Dr. Salvador Plasencia pleaded guilty to giving Perry ketamine in the month leading up to his passing. The California doctor had been charged in the 2023 overdose death of the Friends star. He pleaded guilty on Wednesday to four counts of illegal distribution of the prescription anesthetic ketamine. Advertisement The 43-year-old physician faces up to 40 years in prison when sentenced, prosecutors warned. He was one of five people charged in connection with Perry's tragic death. The beloved actor and comedian was found unresponsive in the hot tub of his Los Angeles home in October 2023. Perry had suffered acute effects of ketamine and drowning, his autopsy revealed. Advertisement 4 Friends remains beloved worldwide - over 30 years after its debut Credit: Getty
Scottish Sun
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- Scottish Sun
ITV to air powerful new documentary on Friends star Matthew Perry's tragic death as charged doctor pleads guilty
Scroll down to find out more details about the documentary poignant ITV to air powerful new documentary on Friends star Matthew Perry's tragic death as charged doctor pleads guilty Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ITV is set to air a powerful new documentary on Friends star Matthew Perry's tragic death. Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy will be shown on ITV1 and ITVX next month. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 ITV will be airing a powerful new documentary about Matthew Perry's tragic death Credit: Getty - Contributor 4 The actor and comedian passed away in October 2023 Credit: AP 4 He starred as Chandler Bing from 1994 to 2004 Credit: Alamy Perry was beloved worldwide for his iconic role as wisecracking Chandler Bing. He starred alongside Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer. The one-off documentary first aired on US streamer Peacock in February this year. However, it has since been updated by producers to include brand new developments. Read more on Matthew Perry DEADLY DOSE Matthew Perry's last words to assistant before star was found dead in hot tub Morgan Fairchild - who played Perry's mother on Friends - talks about their time working together. It also features US Sun journalist Katy Forrester and Martin Estrada, who was District Attorney at the Central District of California US Attorney's office at the time of Perry's death. Meanwhile, the documentary will be shown at 9pm on August 18. Sasha Breslau, ITV Head of Content Acquisitions, said: 'We're pleased to bring this in-depth and fascinating film to ITVX, documenting the life of one of television's best loved actors, Matthew Perry. "The film hears first hand from those who knew Matthew, as well as telling the story of his untimely passing with updated developments not seen before.' Ian Russell, ITN Productions Head of International Programmes, added: 'Matthew Perry's story is known the world over. New Matthew Perry documentary revisits his success on Friends, his battle with addiction and late star's overdose "In making this documentary, our US and UK-based production team wanted to look beneath the headlines to tell a detailed story of this Hollywood star. "Matthew Perry's story is truly a Hollywood tragedy. "We set out to present the complexities around his life, the tragic circumstances around his death and his place in popular culture with sensitivity and insight.' It comes as Dr. Salvador Plasencia pleaded guilty to giving Perry ketamine in the month leading up to his passing. The California doctor had been charged in the 2023 overdose death of the Friends star. He pleaded guilty on Wednesday to four counts of illegal distribution of the prescription anesthetic ketamine. The 43-year-old physician faces up to 40 years in prison when sentenced, prosecutors warned. He was one of five people charged in connection with Perry's tragic death. The beloved actor and comedian was found unresponsive in the hot tub of his Los Angeles home in October 2023. Perry had suffered acute effects of ketamine and drowning, his autopsy revealed.
The Sun
a day ago
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- The Sun
ITV to air powerful new documentary on Friends star Matthew Perry's tragic death as charged doctor pleads guilty
ITV is set to air a powerful new documentary on Friends star Matthew Perry's tragic death. Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy will be shown on ITV1 and ITVX next month. 4 4 Perry was beloved worldwide for his iconic role as wisecracking Chandler Bing. He starred alongside Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer. The one-off documentary first aired on US streamer Peacock in February this year. However, it has since been updated by producers to include brand new developments. Morgan Fairchild - who played Perry's mother on Friends - talks about their time working together. It also features US Sun journalist Katy Forrester and Martin Estrada, who was District Attorney at the Central District of California US Attorney's office at the time of Perry's death. Meanwhile, the documentary will be shown at 9pm on August 18. Sasha Breslau, ITV Head of Content Acquisitions, said: 'We're pleased to bring this in-depth and fascinating film to ITVX, documenting the life of one of television's best loved actors, Matthew Perry. "The film hears first hand from those who knew Matthew, as well as telling the story of his untimely passing with updated developments not seen before.' Ian Russell, ITN Productions Head of International Programmes, added: 'Matthew Perry's story is known the world over. New Matthew Perry documentary revisits his success on Friends, his battle with addiction and late star's overdose "In making this documentary, our US and UK-based production team wanted to look beneath the headlines to tell a detailed story of this Hollywood star. "Matthew Perry's story is truly a Hollywood tragedy. "We set out to present the complexities around his life, the tragic circumstances around his death and his place in popular culture with sensitivity and insight.' It comes as Dr. Salvador Plasencia pleaded guilty to giving Perry ketamine in the month leading up to his passing. The California doctor had been charged in the 2023 overdose death of the Friends star. He pleaded guilty on Wednesday to four counts of illegal distribution of the prescription anesthetic ketamine. The 43-year-old physician faces up to 40 years in prison when sentenced, prosecutors warned. He was one of five people charged in connection with Perry 's tragic death. The beloved actor and comedian was found unresponsive in the hot tub of his Los Angeles home in October 2023. Perry had suffered acute effects of ketamine and drowning, his autopsy revealed. 4
Daily Mirror
a day ago
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- Daily Mirror
Matthew Perry documentary featuring Friends co-star coming to ITV
A documentary about the life of Friends actor Matthew Perry, who tragically died in 2023, will be coming to ITV in August. A heart-wrenching documentary about the life and tragic death of Friends star Matthew Perry is set to air on ITV this August. Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy, which first premiered on Peacock in the US, will now be available for UK viewers. The film, produced by ITN Productions, has been updated since its initial release to include new developments in the trial of Dr Salvador Plascencia, who stands accused of supplying Matthew with ketamine. The documentary will delve into Matthew's life story, the circumstances surrounding his untimely death at his Los Angeles home in October 2023, and the profound impact he had on fans worldwide. Best known for his role as Chandler Bing in the iconic US sitcom Friends, Matthew shared the screen with stars such as Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer and Lisa Kudrow, reports the Express. Morgan Fairchild, who portrayed Matthew's on-screen mum in Friends, features in Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy, where she opens up about the actor's battle with drug addiction and her experiences working with him on the popular TV show. The documentary also includes interviews with Hollywood insiders and medical experts. US Sun journalist Katy Forrester and Martin Estrada, the District Attorney at the Central District of California US Attorney's office at the time of Matthew's death, make appearances. Sasha Breslau, ITV Head of Content Acquisitions, said: "We're delighted to bring this comprehensive and captivating film to ITVX, chronicling the life of one of television's most beloved actors, Matthew Perry. "The film hears first hand from those who knew Matthew, as well as telling the story of his untimely passing with updated developments not seen before." Meanwhile, Ian Russell, ITN Productions Head of International Programmes, said: "Matthew Perry's story is known the world over. In making this documentary, our US and UK-based production team wanted to look beneath the headlines to tell a detailed story of this Hollywood star. "Matthew Perry's story is truly a Hollywood tragedy. We set out to present the complexities around his life, the tragic circumstances around his death and his place in popular culture with sensitivity and insight."
ITV News
a day ago
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- ITV News
Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy comes to ITV1 & ITVX
ITV has acquired the fascinating documentary, Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy, arriving on ITV1, ITVX, STV & STV Player, 9pm, on August 18th. Never seen before by a UK audience, the ITN Productions' documentary has been updated by the producers since it first aired on Peacock in the US to feature brand new developments in the trial of Dr Salvador Plascencia who has been charged with giving Matthew Perry ketamine. The one-off film examines the life of the Friends star, Matthew Perry, and the extraordinary circumstances around his tragic death and the impact he had on fans across the world. Matthew Perry's onscreen mother and Friends co-star, Morgan Fairchild, speaks candidly about Perry's drug addiction and working with the actor on Friends. The documentary includes unique and revealing interviews with Hollywood insiders, US Sun journalist Katy Forrester, medical professionals and Martin Estrada, the District Attorney at the Central District of California US Attorney's office at the time of Perry's death, among others. Sasha Breslau, ITV Head of Content Acquisitions, said: ' We're pleased to bring this in-depth and fascinating film to ITVX, documenting the life of one of television's best loved actors, Matthew Perry. The film hears first hand from those who knew Matthew, as well as telling the story of his untimely passing with updated developments not seen before.' Commissioned by Peacock/NBC, the documentary first aired on the US streamer Peacock in February this year, with Blue Ant Studios overseeing the global licensing and distribution for the film to a UK audience. Ian Russell, ITN Productions Head of International Programmes, said: 'Matthew Perry's story is known the world over. In making this documentary, our US and UK-based production team wanted to look beneath the headlines to tell a detailed story of this Hollywood star. Matthew Perry's story is truly a Hollywood tragedy. We set out to present the complexities around his life, the tragic circumstances around his death and his place in popular culture with sensitivity and insight.' Gerbrig Blanksma, SVP, International Sales & Partnerships, Blue Ant Studios, said: "This latest sale to ITV in the UK is testament to the timeliness of the project in addition to ITN's thorough examination of the tragic end of Matthew Perry's life. Sales have already been made in nearly 20 territories globally and we expect interest in the documentary to continue." -ENDS- Notes to Editors ITVX Launched in late 2022, ITVX is UK's freshest streaming service, letting viewers stream new programme exclusives, with adverts, for free; ranging from premium dramas, documentaries, US series, comedy and reality shows to blockbuster films and much, much more. ITVX is the first streaming service in the UK to offer viewers the flexibility to access free content with ads and ad-free paid subscription, all in one place. Paying subscribers also have access to BritBox UK. ITVX live streams must-watch events, from live sport to Love Island, as they are broadcast on ITV's channels. ITVX also offers an ever-changing host of exclusive themed channels in line with viewer preferences and popularity; these constantly evolving pop-up channels provide a scheduled experience through a streaming service. Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy was executive produced by Ian Russell, Head of International Programmes ITN Productions, Mike Griffiths and Robert Palumbo. It was directed by Robert Palumbo and the production manager was Nickie Hyde. It was commissioned by Cori Abraham, SVP NBCUniversal and is distributed worldwide by Blue Ant Studios. Produced by ITN Productions, post was in-house by ITN Post.
