A New Team for Sports Stories

Two big names in the entertainment world, Goodfellas and Mediawan Sport, have teamed up to create something new. They call it Round 12, a label focused on making movies and TV shows about sports. The name comes from the final, decisive round in boxing matches, showing their aim to deliver high-stakes, gripping content. This partnership is driven by a shared love for sports and a belief that there's a gap in the market for well-crafted sports stories. Vincent Maraval from Goodfellas and Éric Hannezo from Mediawan Sport are leading this venture, aiming to make Round 12 a go-to source for sports content globally. Goodfellas has a history of supporting sports films, like "Maradona" and "Tyson, " which were shown at the Cannes Film Festival. Mediawan Sport, on the other hand, has produced notable sports documentaries such as "Le K Benzema" and "Anelka Misunderstood. "Round 12 will debut at the Sport, Literature and Cinema Festival in Lyon. Their lineup includes two soccer fiction features and eight documentaries. One of the features is "Breakaway, " a thriller about a young man drawn into the dangerous world of underground soccer betting. Another is "Marta, " a coming-of-age story based on the life of soccer legend Marta Vieira da Silva. The documentary slate is equally impressive, featuring titles like "Ferrari: Fury & The Monster, " which explores the life of legendary Ferrari engineer Mauro Forghieri. Other documentaries include "The Lost Dream Team, " about Yugoslavia's last national basketball team, and "No More Trouble, " a personal journey into the life of a legendary yacht engineer. This collaboration aims to fill a niche in the market by providing high-quality, sports-driven content. With a strong lineup and experienced partners, Round 12 is poised to make a significant impact in the world of sports entertainment.