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GMA Network
6 days ago
- Sport
- GMA Network
Gilas Pilipinas U23, Uratex Dream to banner Pilipinas United 3x3 League women's division
Gilas Pilipinas U23 and Uratex Dream will lead the women's 12-team cast of the Pilipinas United 3x3 League, which will be held on August 23 and 24 at Ayala Malls Manila Bay. The league aims to showcase Filipino talent on the global 3x3 stage. 'We're pumped to once again hold world-class 3x3 events here in our country. We believe it's another chance to prove that we Filipinos can compete on the world stage, and the Pilipinas United 3x3 League is here to provide that platform as our local teams test their mettle against quality competition from overseas,' said PU3L tournament director Eric Altamirano. Aside from the two teams, local squads Pilipinas Aguilas and Uncle Drew will also compete, along with eight other top international teams. In the men's division, Uncle Drew, Half Court Group, and Taho Story will lead the 12-team field. The winning team will earn a spot in the Kaohsiung Challenger in October, while the top Philippine club will compete in the Manila Challenger in September. The winner of the men's division will take home a US$5,000 cash prize, while the runner-up will receive US$2,500. The women's division champion will bag US$3,000, and the runner-up will earn US$1,500. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
Express Tribune
26-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Kevin Costner's 2014 sports drama Draft Day rebooted for TV with a shift to NBA
Kevin Costner's 2014 sports drama Draft Day is being rebooted as a television series, this time shifting its focus from the NFL to the NBA. Lionsgate TV, SpringHill (founded by NBA star LeBron James and Maverick Carter), and Madison Wells are teaming up for the project. The original movie, directed by Ivan Reitman, starred Costner, Jennifer Garner, and Chadwick Boseman, and explored the high-stakes decisions of an NFL general manager during draft day. According to Deadline, the upcoming series will replicate the intense drama of Draft Day while exploring the NBA world, showcasing players achieving their dreams of being drafted. Jamal Henderson, SpringHill's Chief Content Officer, emphasized the show's dynamic, character-driven narrative, capturing the pressures and triumphs of professional sports. Scott Herbst, EVP and Head of Scripted Development at Lionsgate Television, expressed confidence in the project, praising LeBron James and SpringHill's dedication to sports entertainment. 'With SpringHill's oversight, this project is in the best possible hands,' he noted. Madison Wells CEO Gigi Pritzker, who produced the original film, shared her excitement about adapting Draft Day into a scripted series. She stated, 'This is the right time to move the story to episodic format.' While no writer or premiere date has been announced, the show will build on Lionsgate's history of sports content, including Warrior, Blue Mountain State, and Uncle Drew. SpringHill's recent successes include Hustle on Netflix and Disney+'s The Crossover. The 2014 film Draft Day is currently streaming on Peacock.
