Today, Apple TV+ unveiled the trailer for its highly-anticipated, all-access three-part documentary, “Fight for Glory: 2024 World Series,” premiering globally on Friday, March 28. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker R.J. Cutler, and with executive producers including five-time World Series champion Derek Jeter, Brian Grazer and Ron Howard, the series takes viewers deeper than ever into the Fall Classic, capturing the intensity, drama and defining moments of the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees as they reignite one of baseball’s most storied rivalries in pursuit of a World Series Championship.

R.J. Cutler shares, “Our goal was to make a truly cinematic experience that celebrates the drama, emotion and beauty of baseball at its highest-stakes moment: the World Series. We wanted to put the audience right in the guts of this story — the tension, the triumph, the heartbreak. As in life, the game of baseball is never over until the final out — you feel that in this series and your heart pounds with every twist and turn.” 

“As a lifelong baseball fan, I recognize the inherent drama in almost any MLB game, but with the Dodgers and Yankees in a World Series matchup and the remarkable director R.J. Cutler covering every aspect of the clash between these two great franchises, I knew it would yield a world-class documentary,” says Ron Howard.

“‘Fight for Glory: 2024 World Series’ brings fans inside that journey like never before, capturing the intensity, sacrifices and defining moments that make this game so special,” adds Derek Jeter. “As someone who has lived these moments firsthand, I’m proud to help share this story and give viewers an unprecedented look at what it truly takes to compete on baseball’s biggest stage.”

With special access to superstar players, managers and their families, “Fight for Glory: 2024 World Series” immerses both new and die-hard baseball fans in an unforgettable journey through the 2024 World Series. The series weaves together the milestones, high stakes and gripping storylines that shaped each team’s quest for the championship, told through the perspectives of players, coaches, fans, journalists and those closest to the action. The showdown begins with a history-making opener, setting the tone for one of the most anticipated World Series in decades. But the momentum shifts in Game 2 as Shohei Ohtani’s injury delivers a devastating blow to the Dodgers, while the Yankees, on the brink of elimination, look to Aaron Judge for a spark. Just when the Dodgers seem poised to close it out, hometown hero Anthony Volpe’s heroics force a dramatic Game 5, where the Yankees begin to look like their formidable old selves — though their hopes of a comeback hang by a thread.

2024 World Series” takes fans deeper than ever before, offering a cinematic, all-access experience. Through exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, raw emotion and high-stakes drama, the series expands the perspective on baseball’s biggest stage, bringing audiences closer than ever to America’s favorite pastime and the relentless pursuit of its ultimate prize. With unprecedented access to stars like Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and Aaron Judge, the series captures the intensity of the game from the dugout to the clubhouse, offering a rare, unfiltered look at what it takes to compete at the highest level.

Also today, Apple TV+ revealed the trailer for “Big Time,” a new Apple Original podcast launching March 24, 2025. Hosted by legendary actor and filmmaker Steve Buscemi (“Boardwalk Empire,” “Miracle Workers”), the 14-episode series explores audacious crimes — fake kidnappings, elaborate robberies, even stolen sharks — with Buscemi introducing a new true story each week about a larger-than-life scam or scheme that almost worked. “Big Time” is produced by Lee Eisenberg’s Piece of Work Entertainment and Campside Media, in association with Buscemi and Wren Arthur’s Olive Productions.

“I think a lot of people, myself included, are fascinated by folks who look at the rules and think, ‘No, I’ve got a better idea,’” shares Steve Buscemi, host and producer of the podcast series. “‘Big Time’ isn’t just true crime — it’s a carnival of chaos, and I’m excited for listeners to tune in.”

Apple TV+ subscribers can connect their subscription to Apple Podcasts to access the first two episodes on March 24, with new episodes available one week early each week at apple.co/BigTimePod. Nonsubscribers can listen to the first episode on March 24, with a new episode released weekly until the finale on June 16. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts at apple.co/BigTimePod.

“Big Time” marks the third collaboration between Apple TV+ and Campside Media, following the Webby Award-winning “Hooked” and “Run, Bambi, Run.” It joins a growing offering of Apple TV+ Apple Original podcasts now streaming on Apple Podcasts, including the duPont Award-winning “The Line,” the Webby Award-winning “Hooked,” “Operation: Tradebom,” “My Divo,” “The Pirate of Prague,” “Magnificent Jerk,” “Run, Bambi, Run,” “Wild Things: Siegfried & Roy” and “Missed Fortune,” as well as official companion podcasts for Apple TV+ series “Foundation,” “For All Mankind,” “Little America” and the docuseries “The Big Conn.”

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