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AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - Prince Harry eyes Princess Diana documentary ahead of 30th anniversary of her death

Prince Harry is reportedly in talks to produce a documentary honoring Princess Diana before the 30th anniversary of her fatal 1997 car crash, a project that would likely land on Netflix and arrive amid an unresolved rift with his brother Prince William. People magazine and The Telegraph both reported on September 21, 2026, citing unnamed […] The post Prince Harry eyes Princess Diana documentary ahead of 30th anniversary of her death appeared first on American Almanac .

Prince Harry is reportedly in talks to produce a documentary honoring Princess Diana before the 30th anniversary of her fatal 1997 car crash, a project that would likely land on Netflix and arrive amid an unresolved rift with his brother Prince William. People magazine and The Telegraph both reported on September 21, 2026, citing unnamed sources, that Harry has been discussing possible projects to commemorate his mother's death, with a documentary among the leading options. USA TODAY confirmed it separately understood the discussions were underway. Harry has reportedly reached out to Diana's family members and friends about the effort. No production company or broadcaster has confirmed a deal. But unnamed sources told the outlets that…Open

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AMERICANALMANAC (Alan Benson) - Joe Sexton tests doubt in HBO documentary on Dana Chandler

HBO’s “A Killer Story” revisits Dana Chandler’s overturned murder conviction, while Joe Sexton examines how certainty can outlast a damaged prosecution. Dana Chandler’s original conviction gave way to a new trial and a 7-5 hung jury, leaving the killings of Mike Sisco and Karen Harkness unresolved. Sisco, Chandler’s ex-husband, and Harkness, his girlfriend, were killed […] The post Joe Sexton tests doubt in HBO documentary on Dana Chandler appeared first on American Almanac .

HBO’s “A Killer Story” revisits Dana Chandler’s overturned murder conviction, while Joe Sexton examines how certainty can outlast a damaged prosecution. Dana Chandler’s original conviction gave way to a new trial and a 7-5 hung jury, leaving the killings of Mike Sisco and Karen Harkness unresolved. Sisco, Chandler’s ex-husband, and Harkness, his girlfriend, were killed in Topeka, Kansas, in 2002. Chandler was later found guilty in connection with their deaths. “A Killer Story,” directed by Matthew Galkin, follows investigative journalist Joe Sexton as he examines the case, its disputed evidence and the people consumed by it. The larger issue reaches beyond one defendant. When a prosecution breaks down under court review,…Open

In what city and year did the murders of Mike Sisco and Karen Harkness occur?
The killings of Mike Sisco and Karen Harkness took place in Topeka, Kansas, in 2002.
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What were some of the logistical questions raised by Joe Sexton in his hypothetical exercise regarding Dana Chandler's alleged guilt?
Sexton posed several questions to test the prosecution's theory, including how Chandler would acquire a weapon like an Uzi and Israeli-made bullets, how she would know the victims' location if they were at a casino instead of home, why she would leave a credit card record for two five-gallon gas tanks if she were planning a crime carefully, and how she could fire a dozen bullets with such accuracy despite not being an experienced gun owner.
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Who are the key individuals involved in the HBO documentary "A Killer Story" regarding the Dana Chandler case?
The documentary, directed by Matthew Galkin, follows investigative journalist Joe Sexton as he examines the case. It also involves citizen investigators Eileen and Keen Umbehr, who spent years developing their own theories regarding the crime.
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What specific pieces of physical evidence were missing or inconclusive in the case against Dana Chandler?
Investigators never recovered the murder weapon, and they found no fingerprints on the shell casings. Additionally, there was no forensic match to place Chandler inside the victims' home.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Alan Benson) - Elizabeth Holmes remains imprisoned before ‘You Can See Everything’ release

Newsweek reports Elizabeth Holmes remains in federal prison as her new documentary nears theaters, setting her claims of authenticity beside the fraud that sent her there. Holmes is serving her sentence at the Federal Prison Camp in Bryan, Texas, Newsweek reported. Bureau of Prisons records cited by the publication list her projected release date as […] The post Elizabeth Holmes remains imprisoned before ‘You Can See Everything’ release appeared first on American Almanac .

Newsweek reports Elizabeth Holmes remains in federal prison as her new documentary nears theaters, setting her claims of authenticity beside the fraud that sent her there. Holmes is serving her sentence at the Federal Prison Camp in Bryan, Texas, Newsweek reported . Bureau of Prisons records cited by the publication list her projected release date as February 22, 2030. “You Can See Everything” is scheduled for a nationwide theatrical release on October 16, 2026. The nearly three-hour documentary follows Holmes as she prepares for prison and presents her version of herself after the Theranos fraud conviction. Holmes invited a film crew to document her “every move” beginning 34 days before she entered prison. She officially reported…Open

What was the original sentence handed down to Elizabeth Holmes?
Elizabeth Holmes received an original sentence of 11 years and three months, though federal court guidelines and good-behavior credits have since reduced her term.
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What were the crimes and financial consequences associated with Elizabeth Holmes and her company, Theranos?
Elizabeth Holmes was convicted of fraud for making false claims about Theranos and its technology to attract investors. As a result of the fraud, investors lost hundreds of millions of dollars.
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Who are the directors of the documentary "You Can See Everything"?
The directors of the project are Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim.
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When is the documentary "You Can See Everything" scheduled for a nationwide theatrical release?
The documentary is scheduled for a nationwide theatrical release on October 16, 2026.
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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - ‘Tell the damn story’: Salman Rushdie on free speech & new doc on recovery from 2022 knife attack

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A new documentary follows renowned author Salman Rushdie’s recovery from the 2022 attack that nearly took his life and left him without sight in one eye. Rushdie connects this attempted murder to the broader attacks on free expression, and the role of writers and journalists today. “I think one of the things that artists all understand and journalists understand is that if you have the story, tell the damn story,” Rushdie says. “Writers always speak the truth and face the consequences.”

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YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Extraordinary reversal': Elon Musk documentary may not get released by Universal - Report | RISING

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OPINION: Universal Studios is reportedly concerned about releasing the Elon Musk documentary that it acquired the rights to. #Universal #ElonMusk #Documentary About Rising: Rising is a weekday morning show with bipartisan hosts that breaks the mold of morning TV by taking viewers inside the halls of Washington power like never before. The show leans into the day's political cycle with cutting edge analysis from DC insiders who can predict what is going to happen. It also sets the day's political agenda by breaking exclusive news with a team of scoop-driven reporters and demanding answers during interviews with the country's most important political newsmakers. Follow Rising on social media: Website: Hill.TV Facebook:…

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AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - Zack Snyder's 'Fountainhead' adaptation draws interest from wealthy backers after studios balked

Zack Snyder says unnamed wealthy individuals want to back his long-stalled adaptation of Ayn Rand's "The Fountainhead", a project Hollywood studios have repeatedly refused to touch. The filmmaker disclosed on a recent episode of the "Happy Sad Confused" podcast that he has written 10 of 12 episodes for a limited series based on Rand's 1943 […] The post Zack Snyder's 'Fountainhead' adaptation draws interest from wealthy backers after studios balked appeared first on American Almanac .

Zack Snyder says unnamed wealthy individuals want to back his long-stalled adaptation of Ayn Rand's "The Fountainhead", a project Hollywood studios have repeatedly refused to touch. The filmmaker disclosed on a recent episode of the "Happy Sad Confused" podcast that he has written 10 of 12 episodes for a limited series based on Rand's 1943 novel, and that "very powerful, very wealthy people" have expressed interest in financing the project outside the traditional studio system. It is the clearest signal yet that Snyder intends to get the series made, with or without Hollywood's blessing. Snyder has been trying to bring "The Fountainhead" to the screen for roughly a decade. The novel, a story about an uncompromising architect who refuses to…Open

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