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Forbes
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
History Buff Peyton Manning Brings His Curiosity To ‘The Mega-Brands That Built America'
Working on creating the Polaroid camera on "the Mega Brands That Built America." There are many things that are known about former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning — that he spent 14 years as a professional player, that he's a five time Most Valuable Player, and has won two Super Bowls — but what most people might not be aware of is that he's fascinated with that past. 'I think if you ask my mother or any of my teachers growing up, they would tell you that history was always one of my favorite subjects, so I guess you could say I've always been a little bit of a history buff,' he reveals. Manning's affection for history is now coming in handy as he's executing producing the series The Mega-Brands That Built America. The series explores the surprising origin stories behind some of the world's biggest brands including Home Depot, Levi's, Apple, Kodak, Amazon, Target and more. Blending archival footage, original recreations, and expert interviews, the nonfiction series offers captivating portrayals of the most iconic brands across retail, electronics, automobiles, and more, with a focus on their trailblazing founders whose ingenuity, passion, and fearlessness created groundbreaking innovations that revolutionized our nation. The Mega-Brands That Built America is produced by Omaha Productions and Lucky 8 for The History Channel. PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 26: Peyton Manning attends the red carpet ahead of the opening ceremony of the ... More Olympic Games Paris 2024 on July 26, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by) Describing his role in the series, Manning admits, 'I am not front and center of and that's something that I really like. I like being part of a show that I'm not the quarterback, if you will. You'll see me pop up here and there, but we have historians, professors, journalists, and the entrepreneurs guiding the viewer throughout the series, and those experts really teach the lesson in each episode, my role would be more of the everyday consumer. I talk about how I interact with these brands and products in my everyday life.' However, this isn't to say that Manning isn't doing the behind-the-scenes work. "I generally like to help with the guest booking, join on the pitch meetings, and I watch the rough cuts and kind of give my two cents and thoughts where I can help. [Now]He quickly adds, 'But I also like the fact that [this series] has people smarter than me, that are experts in this space, that know what's best and what's going to make a great show. So we have a good collaborative team." Manning says that he's learned a lot working on the series, but one of the things about a brand that he found particularly interesting is that, 'In the late 1990's there was a new Home Depot opening every 53 hours in the continental United States. That's pretty fascinating to me. We're all so familiar with a big brand like Home Depot, but it just wasn't around 40 years ago, so I thought that was cool.' Along these lines, Manning points out about the series that, 'I promise that you'll learn something new in every episode. We're all familiar with names like Steve Jobs and Jeff Bezos today, but the show really takes viewers to the early days of these huge companies and how they built their businesses. And, it's great to watch as a family. My kids watch it. They learn something. My wife and I learn something. It's a good show to watch with your family' He feels that The Mega-Brands That Built America is timely as well, saying, 'This show is so topical because we interact with these brands every single day in our day to day lives.' While he may be known for his on-field accomplishments, in this case Manning is happy to be, in a sense, a bit more on the sidelines, as he concludes, 'I love being a part of shows that are outside of sports, and one of the core tenants at Omaha Productions is that we want to champion hard work, and that is exactly what this series is all about. We're celebrating the hard work of all the people behind the scenes at these huge brands that have literally built America.' 'The Mega-Brands That Built America' airs Sundays at 10/9c on the History Channel and episodes are available for streaming the next day at
NDTV
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Triple H Makes Major Announcement Before WWE Smackdown: "You Never Know..."
Triple H, former WWE star and current chief content officer of the American wrestling promotion, has made a major announcement. Ahead of this week WWE Smackdown, Triple H shared a poster of "Unreal - It's More Real Than ouy Think", a Netflix sports series. The show is likely to give fans a behind-the-scenes experience of the WWE. 'WWE: Unreal' will have appearances from John Cena, Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley, CM Punk, Bianca Belair, Charlotte Flair, Chelsea Green, Jey Uso, Xavier Woods, and Triple H himself. The series is aimed at showing the intense work that goes behind the glitz of WWE. "You never know what to believe… until now. #WWEUnreal premieres July 29 on @netflix." Triple H posted on X. You never know what to believe… until now. #WWEUnreal premieres July 29 on @netflix. — Triple H (@TripleH) July 17, 2025 According to reports, Triple H will narrate the docuseries. Triple H is a 14-time WWE world champion who has served as WWE's Chief Content Officer since 2022. Recently, Triple H - whose real name is Paul Michael Levesque - told Entertainment Weekly: 'Our business evolves and so do the expectations of our audience. When you look at the track records of Omaha Productions and NFL Films, it felt like we had the right partners in place to pull back the curtain and showcase WWE in a brand-new way." However, not all agrees with triple H. WWE superstar CM Punk has mixed feelings. 'I have that old-school mentality of protecting the business," Punk said. 'So the idea of letting cameras this far behind the scenes is really strange to me — even if I understand why fans want to see it." WWE: Unreal will premiere globally on Netflix on July 29. The series is directed by Chris Weaver and produced by Omaha Productions, NFL Films, Skydance Sports, and WWE.
News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Triple H And WWE Stars Pull The Curtains Back In Netflix's WWE: Unreal
Last Updated: Paul 'Triple H' Levesque and WWE stars reveal the creative process in Netflix's docuseries WWE: Unreal. It premieres July 29, directed by Chris Weaver. Paul 'Triple H" Levesque and some of WWE's biggest stars are ready to lift the veil on professional wrestling in the upcoming Netflix docuseries WWE: Unreal. Netflix has released the first trailer for the five-part series, which promises fans an unprecedented look inside the creative engine of WWE. For the first time, viewers will be taken behind the scenes into WWE's writers' room, offering a rare glimpse into how storylines are developed and executed. WWE: Unreal features appearances from John Cena, Cody Rhodes, and a host of WWE icons including Rhea Ripley, CM Punk, Bianca Belair, Charlotte Flair, Chelsea Green, Jey Uso, Xavier Woods, and Triple H himself. The series highlights the intense work, intricate storytelling, and pivotal decisions that shape the WWE Universe. Because at WWE, as the series tagline says, you just can't fake hard work. The docuseries is narrated by Triple H — the 14-time WWE World Champion who has served as WWE's Chief Content Officer since 2022. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Levesque spoke about the motivation behind opening up the creative process to the public. 'Our business evolves and so do the expectations of our audience," Levesque said. 'When you look at the track records of Omaha Productions and NFL Films, it felt like we had the right partners in place to pull back the curtain and showcase WWE in a brand-new way." CM Punk Voices Mixed Emotions While the project has been praised for its bold transparency, not everyone is fully comfortable with the approach. WWE superstar CM Punk has admitted to having mixed feelings about the concept. 'I have that old-school mentality of protecting the business," Punk shared. 'So the idea of letting cameras this far behind the scenes is really strange to me — even if I understand why fans want to see it." WWE: Unreal is set to premiere globally on Netflix on July 29. The series is directed by Chris Weaver and produced by Omaha Productions, NFL Films, Skydance Sports, and WWE. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Patrick Mahomes Shares Reaction to New Post Involving Joe Burrow
Patrick Mahomes Shares Reaction to New Post Involving Joe Burrow originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The NFL offseason may be winding down, but there's still plenty to get excited about before the action kicks off. Training camps are set to begin in the coming weeks, and the Hall of Fame Game will close out the month, bringing weekend football back to fans everywhere. While teams prepare for the season ahead, fans can catch a glimpse of their favorite quarterbacks in a brand-new docuseries. Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, Jared Goff of the Detroit Lions and Kirk Cousins of the Atlanta Falcons will be featured in the second season of "Quarterback." It is set to premiere on Tuesday and can be watched exclusively on Netflix. On Monday, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes—who has already won three Super Bowls and remains one of the league's biggest stars—shared his reaction to an upcoming season that features one of his main AFC rivals, Burrow. The series was co-produced by Omaha Productions, 2PM Productions and NFL Films. Omaha Productions was founded by former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning and is best known for its ManningCast broadcasts on Monday Night Football. 2PM Productions is based in Kansas City and was founded by Mahomes. The first season highlighted Mahomes, Cousins (then with the Minnesota Vikings) and then-Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota. Burrow, the former No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, is entering his fifth NFL season and will turn 29 later this year. He's already made two Pro Bowl appearances and has won the NFL Comeback Player of the Year award twice. At LSU, Burrow led the Tigers to a national title and won the Heisman Trophy in 2019. The Bengals will open the 2025 regular season on the road against division rival Cleveland Browns on September 7. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
Business Insider
18-06-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Peyton Manning shares how he's winning in Hollywood by appealing to Middle America
Peyton Manning is becoming a Hollywood star, without becoming "Hollywood." When the Hall of Famer and two-time Super Bowl champion created Omaha Productions, making shows about sports was a given. But Manning's TV company is now diversifying its slate away from the field. "I like history. I love country music. I have great appreciation for the military," Manning said in a recent interview with Business Insider. "And so we've tried to do things that at least have some sort of authentic connection to that." Manning founded his TV production firm in 2020 with former Fox Sports executive Jamie Horowitz, and it's been a hit so far. Omaha was valued at over $750 million by an investment round this spring spearheaded by former Endeavor executive Patrick Whitesell. Manning's company has also secured a first-look deal with Disney's 20th Television after creating the buzzy "ManningCast" starring Peyton and his brother Eli, as well as a slew of sports docuseries for Netflix: "Quarterback," "Receiver," and "Starting Five." Manning told BI that there's no one-size-fits-all definition of an Omaha show. But there are a few common threads: shows that are "uplifting and unifying" and related to Manning's personal interests. Omaha produced the Country Music Awards last November and has also produced series for the History Channel, like "Beyond the Battlefield" and "The Mega-Brands That Built America." Manning said Omaha tries to make its slate family-friendly. Omaha's niche: Sports, history, country music Omaha is an apt name for Manning's production company. Football fans will recognize it as a callback to the callout signal Manning often gave as the quarterback of the Denver Broncos. But although Omaha isn't necessarily a reference to the Nebraska city, the company has strong Midwest sensibilities. The topics Manning has an affinity for — sports, business, country music, history, and the military — have clear appeal in Middle America. That said, the former Colts and Broncos star has always kept his personal politics to himself, and Omaha is trying to stay far away from politics and the culture wars. Omaha is also staying away from gritty subjects like crime, even though Manning said he personally loves "The Sopranos" and "Goodfellas." (Their military-themed show was about the history of the Marines and Army and how soldiers train, not an intense wartime drama like HBO's "Band of Brothers.") The Middle America appeal aligns with Manning's roots. He grew up in Louisiana, played college football at Tennessee, and spent most of his career in Indianapolis. Omaha isn't the only TV outfit finding success in this lane. Taylor Sheridan has made a slew of popular shows, kicked off by Paramount's "Yellowstone." Amazon Prime Video has also invested heavily in so-called "dad TV" with "Reacher" and "Jack Ryan," plus faith-based shows like "House of David," based on King David in the Bible. From signal caller to shot-caller While Omaha has momentum, Manning said starting a production company came with a steep learning curve — plus inevitable incompletions when pitching to streamers and networks. "We've heard 'no' plenty," Manning said. "It doesn't mean it's not a good idea. All it takes is one to like you." Manning said he's enjoyed being a producer even more than being in front of the camera. "I'm the offensive coordinator in the press box," Manning said. "I never really had been a part of anything like that, where I didn't sort of have to play quarterback." Manning said he's looking forward to the next season of "Quarterback," which debuts on Netflix in July and features the Cincinnati Bengals' Joe Burrow, the Detroit Lions' Jared Goff, and the Atlanta Falcons' Kirk Cousins. Manning noted that the first-look deal with 20th Television won't impact preexisting deals with streamers like Netflix. The Omaha project that Manning is anticipating the most is "Chad Powers," a coming Hulu show that stars Glen Powell as a former standout quarterback who tries to resurrect his career by going undercover as a walk-on. The idea for the show came from an Omaha Productions sketch that Eli Manning did back in 2022. "Eli's in a horrible wig, he's got a horrible accent, he talks about being homeschooled and coached by his mom, he has these little catchphrases," Manning said. "And next thing you know, maybe one of the biggest movie stars in the world is doing a show about that." The Apple TV+ show "Ted Lasso" also began as a skit and became a smash hit. Manning hopes "Chad Powers" follows suit.
