Netflix released a documentary about the infamous “Balloon Boy” hoax — and News 8’s Adam Chodak was featured in it. The ...

The Balloon Boy became world famous in 2009 after his family said he was floating thousands of feet in the air in a homemade ...

Following the infamous “Balloon Boy” incident, Richard Heene pleaded guilty to a felony charge of attempting to influence a ...

Balloon Boy” is already one of the most popular films on the streamer in the U.S. What is the Heene family featured in the ...

FORT COLLINS, Colo. — A bizarre moment in Colorado history that captured the world's attention is back in the spotlight, as ...

Trainwreck’ filmmaker Gillian Pachter examines the possibility for Netflix, and in conversation with The Hollywood Reporter.

The nickname “Balloon Boy” refers to Falcon Heene, the youngest son of Richard and Mayumi Heene. Born in 2003, Falcon was just six years old when he was reported missing. Falcon’s brothers, Bradford ...

Balloon Boy!Trainwreck: Balloon Boy reveals that Richard and Mayumiu Heene pleaded guilty to their respective charges, but ...

Trainwreck: Balloon Boy delves into the complete story of the Heene family, who were embroiled in the 2009 Balloon Boy Hoax controversy.

Richard Heene made headlines in 2009 when an eccentric backyard experiment put his and his family’s future in great turmoil. On October 15, the family, known in social circles for their storm chasing ...

Balloon Boy made its release on July 15, 2025, which explored the story of the Heene family, who were charged with the Balloon Boy Hoax incident.

Though the documentary didn’t really change my mind, and I still think that the whole October 2009 incident about a young boy supposedly being in a homemade flying saucer is some kind of hoax, I left ...