In addition to the worldwide theatrical distribution to be managed by Focus Features, the Bourdain documentary will premiere for television on CNN, and HBO Max will stream the film for its subscribers.
CNN Films and HBO Max will executive produce the Anthony Bourdain Documentary. Neville’s Tremolo Productions will produce the film.
Partnering with Focus Features and HBO Max ensures even more of Tony’s devoted fans will be able to celebrate him.”
The deal between CNN Films and HBO Max and Focus Features was negotiated by Stacey Wolf, senior vice president of business affairs for CNN Worldwide, and Stephanie Schroeder, senior vice president for business affairs for direct-to-consumer content for WarnerMedia, on behalf of CNN Films and HBO Max, respectively, with Carol Smithson, vice president for business and legal affairs for Focus Features.