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Maximum Effort, Score G Productions, Fennessey Films, Super Channel and OEG Sports & Entertainment Announce New Documentary, The Great Ones, A Five-Part Series on Hockey’s Ultimate Dynasty

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Ryan Reynolds’ Maximum Effort, in collaboration with Score G Productions, Fennessey Films, Super Channel, and OEG Sports & Entertainment, are thrilled to announce the start of production of The Great Ones, an in-depth, five-part documentary series that delves into the untold story of one of the most celebrated dynasties in sports history.

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The Great Ones will explore the remarkable journey of the Edmonton Oilers during their dominant era in the 1980s, featuring an iconic cast of NHL Legends, including the Hall of Fame players who defined the Oilers dynasty. This series will provide an unprecedented look at the lives and careers of these legendary athletes, both on and off the ice, capturing their triumphs, challenges, and the indelible mark they left on the sport of hockey.

With unparalleled archival access, The Great Ones will feature all-new interviews with the luminaries of the Oilers dynasty. From the superstars to rivals, broadcasters, managers, and other characters behind the scenes, the full untold story of what really happened will be reconstructed for the very first time.

Directed by Emmy Award winner Austin Andrews, The Great Ones is set to premiere on Super Channel in Winter 2027.

Kevin Hill, Head of Television of Maximum Effort: “As honorary Canadians, hockey is very close to our hearts at Maximum Effort, and The Great Ones is a passion project that combines our love of the sport with our desire to produce compelling non-fiction celebrating legendary histories that deserve more time in the spotlight. We're thrilled to partner with Score G Productions, Super Channel, Fennessey Films and OEG Sports & Entertainment to deliver an epic series for an epic dynasty.

Adam Scorgie, CEO and Founder of Score G Productions: “This partnership with Maximum Effort, Super Channel, and OEG Sports & Entertainment brings together a world-class, award-winning team with a proven track record in storytelling. As CEO and Founder of Score G Productions, I am honored to delve into the legacy of these iconic players as a lifelong Oilers fan. Together, we are excited to share their incredible journey in a compelling way with audiences around the world.”

Shane Fennessey, Founder of Fennessey Films, Partner and Producer at Score G Productions: "Since the time of this dynasty, fans have only been treated to mere morsels of the legendary stories. This five-part series will be the all-encompassing, quintessential chronicle of this team and its seven Hall of Fame players. Having spent my life around many of these remarkable individuals, I can assure viewers that the best stories are yet to come."

Don McDonald, President & CEO, Super Channel: “We are excited to collaborate with Maximum Effort and Score G Productions to bring The Great Ones to Super Channel. This docuseries explores the Edmonton Oilers' legacy, from their humble beginnings to their meteoric rise in the 1980s, redefining hockey. Fans will get an exclusive look at the passion, talent, and determination that propelled the Oilers to greatness, featuring exclusive interviews, rare footage, and in-depth analysis."

Tim Shipton, Executive Vice President, OEG Sports & Entertainment: “The Edmonton Oilers logo is synonymous with greatness, and we’re excited to provide unprecedented access to our content archives and some of the best NHL players of all time — who are central to hockey’s most iconic and compelling dynasty stories. We’re thrilled to partner with this group of amazing storytellers and creators to unearth a variety of never-before-seen content and storylines and deliver it to hockey fans here in Oil Country and beyond.”

This highly anticipated series builds on the success of Score G’s acclaimed hits, including Ice Guardians, Making Coco, Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo, Bisping, and Breaking Olympia: The Phil Heath Story. These films, which all had their Canadian premiere on Super Channel, rank among the most celebrated documentaries in Canada, as well as Universal Pictures’ top-performing documentaries in the U.S. Stay tuned for updates on the release date and exclusive content from this groundbreaking series.

About Maximum Effort

Maximum Effort makes movies, tv series, content and cocktails for the personal amusement of Hollywood Star Ryan Reynolds. We occasionally share them with the general public. Producers of the Deadpool films, Free Guy, The Adam Project and Welcome to Wrexham.

About OEG Sports & Entertainment

As a North American leader in Sports & Entertainment, OEGSE brings together iconic NHL, AHL and WHL franchises, the world’s best entertainment venues and events, ICE District, and the industry-leading Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation. OEGSE’s media production company, Dark Castle Entertainment, is a successful independent film and television production/development company with a diverse IP library of film and television titles, deep connections within the entertainment industry and is well known for its ability to create atmospheric, visually striking films.

About Score G Productions

Score G Productions is a leading production company known for creating compelling and impactful documentary films. With a passion for storytelling and a commitment to excellence, Score G Productions continues to bring untold stories to life on the screen.

About Super Channel Entertainment Network

Super Channel offers viewers exceptional entertainment value, uncut and commercial-free, with four diverse channels – Super Channel Fuse, Heart & Home, Vault and Quest – plus, access to Super Channel On Demand where available by service provider. Super Channel is available via most cable providers across the country as well as streaming live and On Demand with Amazon Prime Video Channels, Apple TV+ and Fubo, with Super Channel+ available to download and stream from anywhere in Canada. Super Channel offers two free ad-supported channels, Super Channel Uncovered and Super Channel Hearties, available on streaming platforms including Tubi, Plex, Xumo Play, LG and Roku. Super Channel is owned by Allarco Entertainment 2008 Inc., an Edmonton based media company. For a list of service providers, please visit: superchannel.ca/subscribe or learn more at superchannelplus.ca.

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