Dwayne Johnson is almost unrecognizable as Mma legend Mark Kerr in a first look at A24’s The Smashing Machine.
A24 posted the teaser for Benny Safdie’s feature on social media after Johnson flew into Cannes last week to meet with buyers about the UFC story.
In the still, The Rock is shorn of his trademark tattoos and has been furnished with a thick head of hair as he sits in the corner of a ring.
First look at Benny Safdie’s The Smashing Machine starring @TheRock and Emily Blunt. pic.twitter.com/GVC2XIHwGV
— A24 (@A24) May 21, 2024
In The Smashing Machine, Johnson plays Kerr, the legendary Mma fighter from the no-holds-barred era of UFC. The pic will follow Kerr’s struggle with addiction, winning, love, and friendship in the year 2000.
Emily Blunt co-stars and can be seen at the bottom right of the first-look image. She plays Dawn Staples,...
A24 posted the teaser for Benny Safdie’s feature on social media after Johnson flew into Cannes last week to meet with buyers about the UFC story.
In the still, The Rock is shorn of his trademark tattoos and has been furnished with a thick head of hair as he sits in the corner of a ring.
First look at Benny Safdie’s The Smashing Machine starring @TheRock and Emily Blunt. pic.twitter.com/GVC2XIHwGV
— A24 (@A24) May 21, 2024
In The Smashing Machine, Johnson plays Kerr, the legendary Mma fighter from the no-holds-barred era of UFC. The pic will follow Kerr’s struggle with addiction, winning, love, and friendship in the year 2000.
Emily Blunt co-stars and can be seen at the bottom right of the first-look image. She plays Dawn Staples,...
- 5/21/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
In what is being described as the most important heavyweight boxing match of the millennium, two champions will face off at Kingdom Arena in Saudi Arabia to determine the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World. Tyson Fury comes in as the Wbc and lineal champion, while Oleksandr Usyk enters with the Wbo, Ibf, and Wba belts. One man will emerge the king of the heavyweight mountain when they square off beginning at 12 noon Et on ESPN+ pay-per-view. In addition, the card features seven other fights, including a pair of championship bouts. You can watch the entire event with a subscription to ESPN+ and by purchasing the PPV for $69.99.
How to Watch Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk When: Saturday, May 18 at 12 noon Et Where: ESPN+ PPV Streaming: Get the fight by subscribing to ESPN+ and purchasing the PPV for $79.99. Watch Fury vs. Usyk with ESPN+ PPV $69.99 for ESPN+ Subscribers espnplus.com About Tyson Fury vs.
How to Watch Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk When: Saturday, May 18 at 12 noon Et Where: ESPN+ PPV Streaming: Get the fight by subscribing to ESPN+ and purchasing the PPV for $79.99. Watch Fury vs. Usyk with ESPN+ PPV $69.99 for ESPN+ Subscribers espnplus.com About Tyson Fury vs.
- 5/18/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
Exclusive: Mma Champion and The A-Team star Quinton “Rampage” Jackson has joined forces with multi-hyphenate Joel Silverman to launch Rampage ‘n J Productions, a new production company that will focus on Silverman’s specialty — biopics, book-to-screen adaptations, and TV dramas, particularly in the area of crime.
Based in West Los Angeles, the company will also focus on launching Jackson’s action comedy film and TV career. Heading development for Rampage ‘n J is VP Kylie Lewis, a former creative exec at DC. During her time there, the USC film school alum worked on the John Cena series Peacemaker and upcoming The Penguin with Colin Farrell for Max.
Silverman explained that he first approached Jackson back in 2018 with the idea of doing an antibullying show for kids called Rampage to the Rescue, in which Jackson and a child psychologist travel to and remedy bullying situations throughout the U.S.
“We’re still gonna do that show,...
Based in West Los Angeles, the company will also focus on launching Jackson’s action comedy film and TV career. Heading development for Rampage ‘n J is VP Kylie Lewis, a former creative exec at DC. During her time there, the USC film school alum worked on the John Cena series Peacemaker and upcoming The Penguin with Colin Farrell for Max.
Silverman explained that he first approached Jackson back in 2018 with the idea of doing an antibullying show for kids called Rampage to the Rescue, in which Jackson and a child psychologist travel to and remedy bullying situations throughout the U.S.
“We’re still gonna do that show,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Blackwater Pictures, the British indie production company behind the buzzy biopic about the life of veteran Snooker player Jimmy White, has set up what they describe as a “multi-million-pound” fund to support commercially-minded independent British films.
Helmed by Kevin Harvey and Antoine Dixon-Bellot, Blackwater Pictures will commit to supporting five projects as part of a slate focused on emerging directors. The fund will prioritize “commercial independent British films,” organizers said today.
The fund is being managed in collaboration with BAFTA-nominated producer Tiernan Hanby (The Karman Line, Summit Fever, Heavyweight) of Pin Sharp Pictures and Simon Marriott of development & production company Shout Loud Creative. Money for the fund was raised through private equity and personal funds.
The slate currently includes Antecedent, the directorial feature debut of Dan Bronzite. He is best known for his supernatural horror Long Time Dead produced for Working Title Films/Universal...
Helmed by Kevin Harvey and Antoine Dixon-Bellot, Blackwater Pictures will commit to supporting five projects as part of a slate focused on emerging directors. The fund will prioritize “commercial independent British films,” organizers said today.
The fund is being managed in collaboration with BAFTA-nominated producer Tiernan Hanby (The Karman Line, Summit Fever, Heavyweight) of Pin Sharp Pictures and Simon Marriott of development & production company Shout Loud Creative. Money for the fund was raised through private equity and personal funds.
The slate currently includes Antecedent, the directorial feature debut of Dan Bronzite. He is best known for his supernatural horror Long Time Dead produced for Working Title Films/Universal...
- 5/2/2024
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Welcome to this week’s review of Aew’s latest television show, Collision, which brings wrestling back to Saturday nights! We’ve got the commentary team of Tony Schiavone and Nigel McGuinness calling the action, so let’s get into the review!
Match #1: Adam Copeland, Mark Briscoe & Eddie Kingston def. Action Andretti & Top Flight (Dante & Darius Martin) The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Briscoe and Action countered one another in the opening minutes of the match, but Briscoe leveled Action with a flying forearm. Copeland came in but Action cracked him with a back elbow. Darius and Dante used combos on Copeland. Adam Copeland scooped up Dante and grounded him with a running powerslam. Kingston grabbed a tag from Copeland. Kingston clubbed Dante with a stiff lariat. Dante connected with a jumping knee strike. Darius and Mark tagged in for their respective teams. Darius drilled Copeland and Briscoe with a double Ddt.
Match #1: Adam Copeland, Mark Briscoe & Eddie Kingston def. Action Andretti & Top Flight (Dante & Darius Martin) The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Briscoe and Action countered one another in the opening minutes of the match, but Briscoe leveled Action with a flying forearm. Copeland came in but Action cracked him with a back elbow. Darius and Dante used combos on Copeland. Adam Copeland scooped up Dante and grounded him with a running powerslam. Kingston grabbed a tag from Copeland. Kingston clubbed Dante with a stiff lariat. Dante connected with a jumping knee strike. Darius and Mark tagged in for their respective teams. Darius drilled Copeland and Briscoe with a double Ddt.
- 4/23/2024
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
There is a very good reason why Dwayne Johnson, popularly known across the globe as The Rock, is one of the biggest and most commercially successful film stars in the world today. This mostly stems from most of his films targeted at the masses who just want a fun film to experience.
Therefore, he has naturally been sticking to entertaining the people as much as he can, which means almost no critically engaging performances or films that he’s been a part of.
Dwayne Johnson | Credits: Wikimedia Commons
But it seems like that might be changing soon in the future as the star prepares himself to dedicate his time and effort towards a passion project of his, titled The Smashing Machine with none other than A24. Since this production company is known to invest in and create critical masterpieces, The Rock could be looking at changing into new lanes in his career.
Therefore, he has naturally been sticking to entertaining the people as much as he can, which means almost no critically engaging performances or films that he’s been a part of.
Dwayne Johnson | Credits: Wikimedia Commons
But it seems like that might be changing soon in the future as the star prepares himself to dedicate his time and effort towards a passion project of his, titled The Smashing Machine with none other than A24. Since this production company is known to invest in and create critical masterpieces, The Rock could be looking at changing into new lanes in his career.
- 4/16/2024
- by Deepak Bisht
- FandomWire
Betting on sports matches has been a practice as old as time. The rich and powerful put their money on the athletes who will provide the most favorable outcomes for them. The practice hasn’t changed much over time. As the Alex Pereira and Jamahal Hill UFC 300 match is approaching, bets have already been pouring in, and a lot of big-name celebrities are participating.
Alex Pereira vs Israel Adesanya (via Dazn)
It would seem that one of the biggest names in Hollywood is being accused of dooming the match’s fate before it ever begins.
Suggestedufc 300: Upsetting News For Road House Star Conor McGregor’s Fans
Drake has put a considerable amount of money on Pereira to win. Knowing the rapper’s track record when it comes to his gambles, fans of the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion are worried.
Drake Participates In UFC Festivities
In the past few years,...
Alex Pereira vs Israel Adesanya (via Dazn)
It would seem that one of the biggest names in Hollywood is being accused of dooming the match’s fate before it ever begins.
Suggestedufc 300: Upsetting News For Road House Star Conor McGregor’s Fans
Drake has put a considerable amount of money on Pereira to win. Knowing the rapper’s track record when it comes to his gambles, fans of the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion are worried.
Drake Participates In UFC Festivities
In the past few years,...
- 4/13/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Fight fans, Saturday, April 13 will be a night that you won’t want to miss. The historic UFC 300 will take place where it all began in Las Vegas and will feature 12 current and former UFC champions, a Boxing Hall of Famer, and a two-time Olympic Gold Medalist. Three titles will be on the line, including the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship as Alex Pereira will defend his belt against Jamahal Hill in the main event, while Yan Xiaonan will look to take Zhang Weili’s UFC Women’s Strawweight Championship in the co-main event. You can watch the entire event with a subscription to ESPN+ and by purchasing the PPV for $79.99.
How to Watch UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill When: Saturday, April 13 | Early Prelims: 6 p.m. Et | Prelims: 8 p.m. Et | Main Card: 10 p.m. Et Where: ESPN+: Entire card | ESPN+: Early Prelims | ESPN+, ESPN, ESPNews, ESPN Deportes: Prelims...
How to Watch UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill When: Saturday, April 13 | Early Prelims: 6 p.m. Et | Prelims: 8 p.m. Et | Main Card: 10 p.m. Et Where: ESPN+: Entire card | ESPN+: Early Prelims | ESPN+, ESPN, ESPNews, ESPN Deportes: Prelims...
- 4/13/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
¡Arriba México, cabrones!
Greeted by thousands of fans, many waving Mexican flags, singer-rapper Peso Pluma took the main stage shortly past 9 p.m. on Friday for a standout, corrido-fueled Coachella set that featured surprise appearances from Becky G, Santa Fe Klan, Junior H and Arcángel. Peso, dressed in white, opened his set with the song “Rubicon,” off his Grammy-winning 2023 album, Génesis.
Chicana pop star Becky G took the stage early in the set to join him in performing their 2023 ballad, “Chanel.” The duet served as a full-circle moment for Peso...
Greeted by thousands of fans, many waving Mexican flags, singer-rapper Peso Pluma took the main stage shortly past 9 p.m. on Friday for a standout, corrido-fueled Coachella set that featured surprise appearances from Becky G, Santa Fe Klan, Junior H and Arcángel. Peso, dressed in white, opened his set with the song “Rubicon,” off his Grammy-winning 2023 album, Génesis.
Chicana pop star Becky G took the stage early in the set to join him in performing their 2023 ballad, “Chanel.” The duet served as a full-circle moment for Peso...
- 4/13/2024
- by Tomás Mier and Suzy Exposito
- Rollingstone.com
Welcome to this review of night two of WWE’s Wrestlemania 40 pay-per-view which came live from Philadelphia. Let’s see what went down on Saturday’s show…
Match #1: World Heavyweight Title – Drew McIntyre def. Seth “Freakin” Rollins The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
The Scottish Warrior finally got to bask in the sun by winning a world title in front of the WWE Universe. With Cm Punk providing guest commentary and Drew McIntyre and World Heavyweight Champion Seth “Freakin” Rollins receiving special entrances, the match had an air of excitement and tension unmatched. McIntyre almost stunned everyone into silence as he clattered The Visionary with a Claymore just seconds into the match, but Rollins kicked out. McIntyre taunted Punk outside the ring, readying to level Rollins with a Future Shock, but Rollins countered it into a Pedigree. Rollins then hit a Stomp, but his knee buckled on both occasions,...
Match #1: World Heavyweight Title – Drew McIntyre def. Seth “Freakin” Rollins The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
The Scottish Warrior finally got to bask in the sun by winning a world title in front of the WWE Universe. With Cm Punk providing guest commentary and Drew McIntyre and World Heavyweight Champion Seth “Freakin” Rollins receiving special entrances, the match had an air of excitement and tension unmatched. McIntyre almost stunned everyone into silence as he clattered The Visionary with a Claymore just seconds into the match, but Rollins kicked out. McIntyre taunted Punk outside the ring, readying to level Rollins with a Future Shock, but Rollins countered it into a Pedigree. Rollins then hit a Stomp, but his knee buckled on both occasions,...
- 4/9/2024
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
As the WrestleMania weekend rolls on forward, some of the most anticipated match-ups and WWE gold that was on the line have taken place, and the results of the first night are pouring in with both triumphant victories and disappointing defeats.
But one victory, in particular, has got the fans cheering at the top of their lungs, while experts in the pro wrestling sport have been stunned silent, which was the match between Sami Zayn and The Ring General Gunther.
Sami Zayn and Gunther at the WWE backstage area in a still from Monday Night Raw.
On Saturday, both these superstars entered the ring with the WWE Intercontinental Championship on the line, and by the end, Zayn emerged victorious, holding the belt above his head. This decision, though being adored by fans, is being questioned by experts. More specifically, former UFC Heavyweight Champion Daniel Cormier cannot seem to digest this result.
But one victory, in particular, has got the fans cheering at the top of their lungs, while experts in the pro wrestling sport have been stunned silent, which was the match between Sami Zayn and The Ring General Gunther.
Sami Zayn and Gunther at the WWE backstage area in a still from Monday Night Raw.
On Saturday, both these superstars entered the ring with the WWE Intercontinental Championship on the line, and by the end, Zayn emerged victorious, holding the belt above his head. This decision, though being adored by fans, is being questioned by experts. More specifically, former UFC Heavyweight Champion Daniel Cormier cannot seem to digest this result.
- 4/7/2024
- by Deepak Bisht
- FandomWire
Devout Cody Rhodes fans are cheering the primal babyface of the company right now chanting his name all along on his road to WrestleMania 40. There are only a few hours to the biggest WWE event but fans are not particularly happy as Tripple H gave concerning hint involving Rhodes’ fate in the event.
WrestleMania 40 will have Cody Rhodes Vs. Roman Reigns as the main event. Credit: WWE
The Bloodline is dominating WWE right now but Rhodes’ buzz and fans’ obsession with him finishing the story have created intense suspense for WrestleMania 40. Rhodes and World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins are going to face The Rock and Roman Reigns at the biggest WWE event in a tag match which will determine Rhodes’ fate in his title shot against Reigns on day 2.
Triple H Addresses Fans’ Frustration Ahead Of WrestleMania 40
Triple H. Credit: ESPN
The current chief content officer and head of creative for WWE,...
WrestleMania 40 will have Cody Rhodes Vs. Roman Reigns as the main event. Credit: WWE
The Bloodline is dominating WWE right now but Rhodes’ buzz and fans’ obsession with him finishing the story have created intense suspense for WrestleMania 40. Rhodes and World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins are going to face The Rock and Roman Reigns at the biggest WWE event in a tag match which will determine Rhodes’ fate in his title shot against Reigns on day 2.
Triple H Addresses Fans’ Frustration Ahead Of WrestleMania 40
Triple H. Credit: ESPN
The current chief content officer and head of creative for WWE,...
- 4/6/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
A battle of champions is scheduled for UFC 300, and you can get a $10 discount off fight night if you sign up now!
Saturday, April 13 will see a clash of titans in the octagon that no UFC fan will soon forget. UFC 300 is scheduled for 10 p.m. Et on April 13, and will stream live on ESPN+ from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main event will see current UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira take on former champion Jamahal Hill, and there are a host of other fights on the card that no UFC fan will want to miss. Customers who order the pay-per-view on ESPN+ before Monday, April 8 can get $10 off the fight, so what are you waiting for?
How to Get $10 Off UFC 300 Before April 8 Click here to get the deal from ESPN+. Click the “Get Now” button under either “UFC 300 & The Disney Bundle” or “UFC 300 & ESPN+.” Make...
Saturday, April 13 will see a clash of titans in the octagon that no UFC fan will soon forget. UFC 300 is scheduled for 10 p.m. Et on April 13, and will stream live on ESPN+ from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main event will see current UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira take on former champion Jamahal Hill, and there are a host of other fights on the card that no UFC fan will want to miss. Customers who order the pay-per-view on ESPN+ before Monday, April 8 can get $10 off the fight, so what are you waiting for?
How to Get $10 Off UFC 300 Before April 8 Click here to get the deal from ESPN+. Click the “Get Now” button under either “UFC 300 & The Disney Bundle” or “UFC 300 & ESPN+.” Make...
- 4/3/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson comes from a family that is deeply entrenched in the history of pro wrestling. His grandfather, Peter Maivia, was a Samoan wrestler of great renown, while his father Rocky Johnson was the first Black Georgia Heavyweight Champion. However, that is not all when it comes to Johnson’s heroic wrestling lineage, as his grandmother, the wife of Peter Maivia had a pretty storied career of her own!
Dwayne Johnson in Black Adam
Lia Maivia was one of the first female promoters in wrestling, famously in charge of promoting one of wrestling’s biggest events in Hawaii, titled ‘A Hot Summer Night‘, which brought in about 20,000 spectators on August 3, 1985. The event saw some of the biggest names in wrestling come down to Hawaii, among them Bruiser Brody, Antonio Inoki, Andre the Giant, and of course, Ric Flair, who was defending his World Heavyweight Championship title.
Ric Flair...
Dwayne Johnson in Black Adam
Lia Maivia was one of the first female promoters in wrestling, famously in charge of promoting one of wrestling’s biggest events in Hawaii, titled ‘A Hot Summer Night‘, which brought in about 20,000 spectators on August 3, 1985. The event saw some of the biggest names in wrestling come down to Hawaii, among them Bruiser Brody, Antonio Inoki, Andre the Giant, and of course, Ric Flair, who was defending his World Heavyweight Championship title.
Ric Flair...
- 4/2/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Seth Rollins is often considered one of the greatest wrestlers of the generation. The current World Heavyweight Champion wrestler has headlined multiple events for the WWE. The star is known for his villainous persona in the ring and has even adopted the persona of a messiah in recent years.
One of Rollins’ most eventful matches was WrestleMania 31 where he won his first world championship after defeating Brock Lesner and Roman Reigns, after appearing in the middle of the match. The match is considered to be one of the greatest moments in WWE. A recent video showed Rollins subtly thanking Reigns while pinning him before the win.
Seth Rollins Thanked Roman Reigns In The Ring At WrestleMania 31 Brock Lesner v Roman Reigns | Credits: WWE
The final match of WrestleMania 31 was the defining moment for wrestler Seth Rollins. The legendary wrestler became the first and only person to cash in his Money...
One of Rollins’ most eventful matches was WrestleMania 31 where he won his first world championship after defeating Brock Lesner and Roman Reigns, after appearing in the middle of the match. The match is considered to be one of the greatest moments in WWE. A recent video showed Rollins subtly thanking Reigns while pinning him before the win.
Seth Rollins Thanked Roman Reigns In The Ring At WrestleMania 31 Brock Lesner v Roman Reigns | Credits: WWE
The final match of WrestleMania 31 was the defining moment for wrestler Seth Rollins. The legendary wrestler became the first and only person to cash in his Money...
- 4/1/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Well, well, well, it seems that Dwayne Johnson might be allegedly misusing his powers in the WWE, and the act was witnessed by millions. However, it is unsure whether the statements were part of a story or whether The Rock was really threatening WWE stars. All we know is that things are about to get interesting.
With Dwayne Johnson becoming a board member of the Tko group, The Rock has some powers to his name. Charging as an authoritative figure, The Rock threatened Seth Rollins that he could take the title of the World Champion away from him and according to a source, Triple H is also allegedly involved in the scene!
Dwayne Johnson tackling John Cena at WrestleMania 27
Is The Rock Threatening WWE Stars Now?
Let us make our points a bit more clearly. This could all be a part of a script. Well. script or not, The Rock...
With Dwayne Johnson becoming a board member of the Tko group, The Rock has some powers to his name. Charging as an authoritative figure, The Rock threatened Seth Rollins that he could take the title of the World Champion away from him and according to a source, Triple H is also allegedly involved in the scene!
Dwayne Johnson tackling John Cena at WrestleMania 27
Is The Rock Threatening WWE Stars Now?
Let us make our points a bit more clearly. This could all be a part of a script. Well. script or not, The Rock...
- 3/14/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
New Heights, hosted by Jason and Travis Kelce, took home the prize of podcast of the year at iHeartMedia’s 2024 iHeartPodcast Awards.
The awards show, held Monday night in Austin, Texas at the Fairmont Hotel, also saw top prizes awarded to Bobbi Althoff’s Really Good Podcast for best emerging podcast, Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay for best sports podcast, Paul Scheer’s How Did This Get Made? for best TV and film podcast and best comedy podcast to Adam Devine and Blake Anderson’s This Is Important.
The Kelces, whose podcast launched in September 2022 and covers football as well as pop culture and their own lives, accepted the award via video and thanked their fan base – the 92 percenters – as well as Taylor Swift fans, given that Travis is dating the pop star.
“Listen, this is an incredible honor, especially for two jabronis like us, to receive an award...
The awards show, held Monday night in Austin, Texas at the Fairmont Hotel, also saw top prizes awarded to Bobbi Althoff’s Really Good Podcast for best emerging podcast, Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay for best sports podcast, Paul Scheer’s How Did This Get Made? for best TV and film podcast and best comedy podcast to Adam Devine and Blake Anderson’s This Is Important.
The Kelces, whose podcast launched in September 2022 and covers football as well as pop culture and their own lives, accepted the award via video and thanked their fan base – the 92 percenters – as well as Taylor Swift fans, given that Travis is dating the pop star.
“Listen, this is an incredible honor, especially for two jabronis like us, to receive an award...
- 3/12/2024
- by Caitlin Huston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Netflix is now getting into the ring with ESPN, Dazn and Showtime in an effort to offer content on combat sports. After the streaming giant signed a monumental deal with the WWE to have the streaming rights to WWE Raw, the entertainment platform is also now making a move to add boxing to their slate as The Hollywood Reporter reveals the streaming service is holding a “boxing mega-event” with two marquee names in the sport.
Netflix’s inaugural boxing event will feature a main bout with the former Heavyweight Champion of the World, Mike Tyson, and YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. Paul has spent his recent years crossing over into boxing and Mma, taking on other YouTube celebrities as well as pro-fighters who have long since been retired. The YouTube star’s Most Valuable Promotions will be partnering with Netflix on the boxing event, which is set to stream live on the...
Netflix’s inaugural boxing event will feature a main bout with the former Heavyweight Champion of the World, Mike Tyson, and YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. Paul has spent his recent years crossing over into boxing and Mma, taking on other YouTube celebrities as well as pro-fighters who have long since been retired. The YouTube star’s Most Valuable Promotions will be partnering with Netflix on the boxing event, which is set to stream live on the...
- 3/7/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson recently opened up about one of the regrets he has.
The actor shared a video on Instagram of his father accepting a WWE belt for making pro-wrestling history in 1983 when he and Tony Atlas became the first-ever Black Heavyweight Tag Team champions. In the social media post, a young Johnson can be seen sitting in the audience after the match, celebrating his father’s win.
“Just delivering flowers to heaven to my old man, Rocky ‘Soulman’ Johnson,” the former wrestler began his lengthy caption. “He came up the hard way, and trail-blazed for all of us men of color – in any sport & level of entertainment. But it was also very important to him to pave the way for all men, any color – it didn’t matter.”
He continued, “My regret in this life is that I never had a chance to say goodbye to him, because he died suddenly.
The actor shared a video on Instagram of his father accepting a WWE belt for making pro-wrestling history in 1983 when he and Tony Atlas became the first-ever Black Heavyweight Tag Team champions. In the social media post, a young Johnson can be seen sitting in the audience after the match, celebrating his father’s win.
“Just delivering flowers to heaven to my old man, Rocky ‘Soulman’ Johnson,” the former wrestler began his lengthy caption. “He came up the hard way, and trail-blazed for all of us men of color – in any sport & level of entertainment. But it was also very important to him to pave the way for all men, any color – it didn’t matter.”
He continued, “My regret in this life is that I never had a chance to say goodbye to him, because he died suddenly.
- 3/1/2024
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Update: Two days ago, watercoolers were abuzz with talk about Emily Blunt starring opposite Dwayne Johnson in A24 and Benny Safdie’s The Smashing Machine. Today, in the forthcoming film, Emily Blunt is officially in talks to play Dawn Staples, Mark Kerr’s (Johnson) wife. “While trying to set up a new life together, Dawn struggles to find her place within Mark’s chaotic and contradictory world,” said an A24 representative.
Emily Blunt and Benny Safdie are old friends after working alongside one another on Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer. Meanwhile, Blunt and Johnson embarked on an epic adventure in Disney’s Jungle Cruise.
Here’s the official synopsis for The Smashing Machine courtesy of A24:
“The Smashing Machine is a drama based on the story of Mark Kerr, the legendary Mma fighter from the no-holds-barred era of the UFC at the peak of his career. He struggles with addiction,...
Emily Blunt and Benny Safdie are old friends after working alongside one another on Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer. Meanwhile, Blunt and Johnson embarked on an epic adventure in Disney’s Jungle Cruise.
Here’s the official synopsis for The Smashing Machine courtesy of A24:
“The Smashing Machine is a drama based on the story of Mark Kerr, the legendary Mma fighter from the no-holds-barred era of the UFC at the peak of his career. He struggles with addiction,...
- 2/29/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Conor McGregor is an extremely loved and respected Mma fighter. While some may know him for his upcoming appearance in Jake Gyllenhall’s film, Road House, he has made a name for himself while fighting in the UFC, being a Featherweight and Lightweight Champion.
It is because of how loved and successful he is, that fans are distraught at the recently revealed lineup for the UFC 300.
Conor McGregor
While Dana White announced that McGregor will not be fighting until November this year, fans were hoping to persuade him through their support for the former champ. This, unfortunately, did not end up being the case as the fighters for the Main Event have been announced and McGregor’s name being missing is not a good sign.
Suggested“It’s f*cking trash”: Jake Gyllenhaal & Conor McGregor Get Brutally Humiliated by Mma Community for Poor Acting
The Main UFC 300 Event Announcement...
It is because of how loved and successful he is, that fans are distraught at the recently revealed lineup for the UFC 300.
Conor McGregor
While Dana White announced that McGregor will not be fighting until November this year, fans were hoping to persuade him through their support for the former champ. This, unfortunately, did not end up being the case as the fighters for the Main Event have been announced and McGregor’s name being missing is not a good sign.
Suggested“It’s f*cking trash”: Jake Gyllenhaal & Conor McGregor Get Brutally Humiliated by Mma Community for Poor Acting
The Main UFC 300 Event Announcement...
- 2/18/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
SmartLess, Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus, On Purpose with Jay Shetty and Normal Gossip are among the titles in contention for the 2024 iHeartRadio Podcast Awards.
The category, which will be voted on by fans from Feb. 5 through Feb. 18, also includes popular podcasts Crime Junkie, The Daily, My Favorite Murder, New Heights, The Retrievals and Scamanda. Las Culturistas, hosted by Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers, took home the top prize last year.
Other competitive awards span 29 categories, including comedy, crime, news, tv and film, sports, food and business.
In the Icon Awards categories, which honor those who have made groundbreaking contributions to the industry, Wrongful Conviction hosts Maggie Freleng and Jason Flom will both be honored with the 2024 Social Impact Icon Award. Jonathan Goldstein, host of the Heavyweight podcast, will be honored with the 2024 Pioneer Icon Award.
The podcast Rotten Mango will receive the Innovator Award presented by YouTube, which...
The category, which will be voted on by fans from Feb. 5 through Feb. 18, also includes popular podcasts Crime Junkie, The Daily, My Favorite Murder, New Heights, The Retrievals and Scamanda. Las Culturistas, hosted by Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers, took home the top prize last year.
Other competitive awards span 29 categories, including comedy, crime, news, tv and film, sports, food and business.
In the Icon Awards categories, which honor those who have made groundbreaking contributions to the industry, Wrongful Conviction hosts Maggie Freleng and Jason Flom will both be honored with the 2024 Social Impact Icon Award. Jonathan Goldstein, host of the Heavyweight podcast, will be honored with the 2024 Pioneer Icon Award.
The podcast Rotten Mango will receive the Innovator Award presented by YouTube, which...
- 2/5/2024
- by Caitlin Huston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Independent Artist Group has signed Nicholas Pinnock, one of the stars of TriStar/Legendary’s The Book of Clarence, for representation.
A biblical dramedy written and directed by The Harder They Fall‘s Jeymes Samuel, Pinnock’s latest feature centers on Clarence (Lakeith Stanfield), who finds himself captivated by the power of the rising Messiah while struggling to find a better life, soon risking everything to carve a path to a divine existence. In it, he portrays Jesus, also starring opposite Omar Sy, Rj Cyler, Anna Diop, David Oyelowo, Alfre Woodard and many more. World premiering at last year’s BFI London Film Festival, the film was released in U.S. theaters on January 12.
Later this year, Pinnock will be seen in This Town, a limited series created for BBC by Steven Knight. Other upcoming projects include Robert Zemeckis’ film Here, based on the graphic novel by Richard McGuire,...
A biblical dramedy written and directed by The Harder They Fall‘s Jeymes Samuel, Pinnock’s latest feature centers on Clarence (Lakeith Stanfield), who finds himself captivated by the power of the rising Messiah while struggling to find a better life, soon risking everything to carve a path to a divine existence. In it, he portrays Jesus, also starring opposite Omar Sy, Rj Cyler, Anna Diop, David Oyelowo, Alfre Woodard and many more. World premiering at last year’s BFI London Film Festival, the film was released in U.S. theaters on January 12.
Later this year, Pinnock will be seen in This Town, a limited series created for BBC by Steven Knight. Other upcoming projects include Robert Zemeckis’ film Here, based on the graphic novel by Richard McGuire,...
- 1/25/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Vince McMahon is accused of sexual assault and trafficking in a new lawsuit filed by a former employee against the WWE founder and his wrestling company.
In 2022, McMahon announced he was stepping down from the WWE amid an internal investigation that found allegations of a hush-money payment to a former employee, with McMahon allegedly paying a secret $3 million to the then-unnamed female, a WWE paralegal, to keep their “consensual” affair private.
However, on Thursday, the woman — Janel Grant, who was hired in the specially made role of “administrator-coordinator” in WWE...
In 2022, McMahon announced he was stepping down from the WWE amid an internal investigation that found allegations of a hush-money payment to a former employee, with McMahon allegedly paying a secret $3 million to the then-unnamed female, a WWE paralegal, to keep their “consensual” affair private.
However, on Thursday, the woman — Janel Grant, who was hired in the specially made role of “administrator-coordinator” in WWE...
- 1/25/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
The new year is a great time to be a subscriber to Peacock as not only is the NBCUniversal streaming service home to great movies and buzzy originals, but it also is the streaming home to the NBC on NFL, which for the first time ever, will include a Peacock-exclusive Wild Card game. In addition, the Hallmark Channel will not only have four original movies, but will also debut Season 2 of its hit original series “The Way Home.” The NBCU streamer is also home to original and exclusive Peacock series, and the next-day streaming of shows from across the NBCU family of networks, it is a good time to sign up for either a Peacock Premium ($5.99) or Peacock Premium Plus ($11.99) plan.
So, we here at The Streamable have put together a list of the five most exciting things coming to Peacock in January, and down below, you can take a...
So, we here at The Streamable have put together a list of the five most exciting things coming to Peacock in January, and down below, you can take a...
- 1/2/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
Season two of The Traitors has a premiere date. Peacock has announced that the mystery competition series will return in January with the release of a trailer. Eleven episodes are planned for the second season.
Hosted by Alan Cumming, season two of The Traitors series will once again feature a mix of famous faces and reality show stars. They are Carsten "Bergie" Bergersen (Love Island USA), Chris 'C.T.' Tamburello (The Challenge), Dan Gheesling (Big Brother), Deontay Wilder (Fmr Boxing Heavyweight Champion), Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu (Love Island UK), Janelle Pierzina (Big Brother), Johnny "Bananas" Devenanzio (The Challenge), John Bercow (Fmr Speaker of the UK House of Commons), Kevin Kreider (Bling Empire), Larsa Pippen (The Real Housewives of Miami), Marcus Jordan (Fashion Entrepreneur), Maksim Chmerkovskiy (Dancing with the Stars), Mercedes "Mj" Javid (Shahs of Sunset), Parvati Shallow (Survivor), Peppermint (RuPaul's Drag Race), Peter...
Hosted by Alan Cumming, season two of The Traitors series will once again feature a mix of famous faces and reality show stars. They are Carsten "Bergie" Bergersen (Love Island USA), Chris 'C.T.' Tamburello (The Challenge), Dan Gheesling (Big Brother), Deontay Wilder (Fmr Boxing Heavyweight Champion), Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu (Love Island UK), Janelle Pierzina (Big Brother), Johnny "Bananas" Devenanzio (The Challenge), John Bercow (Fmr Speaker of the UK House of Commons), Kevin Kreider (Bling Empire), Larsa Pippen (The Real Housewives of Miami), Marcus Jordan (Fashion Entrepreneur), Maksim Chmerkovskiy (Dancing with the Stars), Mercedes "Mj" Javid (Shahs of Sunset), Parvati Shallow (Survivor), Peppermint (RuPaul's Drag Race), Peter...
- 12/16/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Hollywood Actor Dwayne Johnson is set to step into the shoes of mixed martial arts fighter Mark Kerr. A24 announced that the actor, 51, will portray the Mma and UFC champion in the upcoming film ‘The Smashing Machine’ from filmmaker Benny Safdie, reports People magazine.
“Dwayne and Benny are singular talents, and their shared vision for Mark’s inspiring story is electrifying. We are deeply honoured to have their trust as collaborators in bringing this incredibly special project to life,” A24’s Noah Sacco said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter and Variety.
Safdie, 37, previously worked with his brother Josh Safdie as the co-director of ‘Uncut Gems’, which starred Adam Sandler, and ‘Good Time’ starring Robert Pattinson.
As per People, ‘The Smashing Machine’ will be Safdie’s first solo project as both writer and director. Johnson, Safdie, Dany Garcia, Eli Bush and David Koplan are producing the film.
The movie...
“Dwayne and Benny are singular talents, and their shared vision for Mark’s inspiring story is electrifying. We are deeply honoured to have their trust as collaborators in bringing this incredibly special project to life,” A24’s Noah Sacco said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter and Variety.
Safdie, 37, previously worked with his brother Josh Safdie as the co-director of ‘Uncut Gems’, which starred Adam Sandler, and ‘Good Time’ starring Robert Pattinson.
As per People, ‘The Smashing Machine’ will be Safdie’s first solo project as both writer and director. Johnson, Safdie, Dany Garcia, Eli Bush and David Koplan are producing the film.
The movie...
- 12/15/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Hollywood Actor Dwayne Johnson is set to step into the shoes of mixed martial arts fighter Mark Kerr. A24 announced that the actor, 51, will portray the Mma and UFC champion in the upcoming film ‘The Smashing Machine’ from filmmaker Benny Safdie, reports People magazine.
“Dwayne and Benny are singular talents, and their shared vision for Mark’s inspiring story is electrifying. We are deeply honoured to have their trust as collaborators in bringing this incredibly special project to life,” A24’s Noah Sacco said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter and Variety.
Safdie, 37, previously worked with his brother Josh Safdie as the co-director of ‘Uncut Gems’, which starred Adam Sandler, and ‘Good Time’ starring Robert Pattinson.
As per People, ‘The Smashing Machine’ will be Safdie’s first solo project as both writer and director. Johnson, Safdie, Dany Garcia, Eli Bush and David Koplan are producing the film.
The movie...
“Dwayne and Benny are singular talents, and their shared vision for Mark’s inspiring story is electrifying. We are deeply honoured to have their trust as collaborators in bringing this incredibly special project to life,” A24’s Noah Sacco said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter and Variety.
Safdie, 37, previously worked with his brother Josh Safdie as the co-director of ‘Uncut Gems’, which starred Adam Sandler, and ‘Good Time’ starring Robert Pattinson.
As per People, ‘The Smashing Machine’ will be Safdie’s first solo project as both writer and director. Johnson, Safdie, Dany Garcia, Eli Bush and David Koplan are producing the film.
The movie...
- 12/15/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Spotify’s Chief Financial Officer Paul Vogel is stepping down, the company said on Thursday — the news arrives three days after the streaming service announced plans to layoff off 17 percent of its global workforce.
Vogel joined Spotify in 2016 and was appointed Spotify’s CFO in 2020. He’ll remain at the streaming platform until March 31, 2024.
The shakeup at the company this week comes as Spotify looks to rein in its spending and improve its profit margins. While Spotify is the largest music streaming service in the world and has grown its...
Vogel joined Spotify in 2016 and was appointed Spotify’s CFO in 2020. He’ll remain at the streaming platform until March 31, 2024.
The shakeup at the company this week comes as Spotify looks to rein in its spending and improve its profit margins. While Spotify is the largest music streaming service in the world and has grown its...
- 12/7/2023
- by Ethan Millman
- Rollingstone.com
Welcome to this review of this past Monday’s episode of WWE Raw, right here on Nerdly… Let’s see what went down on this week’s show!
Match #1: Drew McIntyre def. Sami Zayn The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
With a new aggression and cunning streak, Drew McIntyre battled Sami Zayn in an electric opening contest. Zayn appeared to have suffered an injury after limping gingerly on his leg, and McIntyre relentlessly hit Zayn with spinebusters and powerbombs. With Zayn unable to stand on his injured leg, McIntyre leveled Zayn with a blow to the back of the knee before blasting Zayn with the Claymore to pick up the victory.
My Score: 3.5 out of 5 Match #2: Nia Jax def. Shayna Baszler The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Nia Jax continued her domination, dismantling Shayna Baszler in a spirited contest. Baszler locked in the Kirifuda Clutch, but...
Match #1: Drew McIntyre def. Sami Zayn The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
With a new aggression and cunning streak, Drew McIntyre battled Sami Zayn in an electric opening contest. Zayn appeared to have suffered an injury after limping gingerly on his leg, and McIntyre relentlessly hit Zayn with spinebusters and powerbombs. With Zayn unable to stand on his injured leg, McIntyre leveled Zayn with a blow to the back of the knee before blasting Zayn with the Claymore to pick up the victory.
My Score: 3.5 out of 5 Match #2: Nia Jax def. Shayna Baszler The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Nia Jax continued her domination, dismantling Shayna Baszler in a spirited contest. Baszler locked in the Kirifuda Clutch, but...
- 12/6/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Roku is working with the UFC to create a three-part original doc series, Fight Inc: Inside the UFC.
The series will stream on The Roku Channel, providing a behind-the-scenes look at pivotal moments during the UFC’s 30th anniversary year. The mixed martial arts org celebrates its anniversary this Saturday (November 11) with fight night at Madison Square Garden.
Fight Inc: Inside the UFC will include access to UFC CEO Dana White and his team as they peel back the curtain for a look at the daily grind and endless problem-solving in the fight business, including rebuilding fight cards on the fly for major events. The series will also chronicle key storylines of the Ufs’s the biggest stars, including the story of former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones, as he prepares to return after a three-year hiatus. Jones is considered the greatest fighter in UFC history by many.
It...
The series will stream on The Roku Channel, providing a behind-the-scenes look at pivotal moments during the UFC’s 30th anniversary year. The mixed martial arts org celebrates its anniversary this Saturday (November 11) with fight night at Madison Square Garden.
Fight Inc: Inside the UFC will include access to UFC CEO Dana White and his team as they peel back the curtain for a look at the daily grind and endless problem-solving in the fight business, including rebuilding fight cards on the fly for major events. The series will also chronicle key storylines of the Ufs’s the biggest stars, including the story of former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones, as he prepares to return after a three-year hiatus. Jones is considered the greatest fighter in UFC history by many.
It...
- 11/9/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Welcome to this review of this past Monday’s episode of WWE Raw, right here on Nerdly… Let’s see what went down on this week’s show!
Match #1: The Judgment Day def. The New Day The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
In a first-ever matchup, The Judgment Day reigned supreme on the day, besting The New Day in a high-stakes tag team match. Despite putting up a great fight, The New Day fell to The Judgment Day after they used underhanded tactics followed by a South of Heaven/Coup de Grace combo on Xavier Woods to pick up the win.
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Shinsuke Nakamura def. Akira Tozawa The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Akira Tozawa gave his best effort against Shinsuke Nakamura but fell short. Tozawa looked great until he missed a Senton Bomb. Nakamura took advantage, finishing off the Alpha Academy hopeful with the Kinshasa.
Match #1: The Judgment Day def. The New Day The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
In a first-ever matchup, The Judgment Day reigned supreme on the day, besting The New Day in a high-stakes tag team match. Despite putting up a great fight, The New Day fell to The Judgment Day after they used underhanded tactics followed by a South of Heaven/Coup de Grace combo on Xavier Woods to pick up the win.
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Shinsuke Nakamura def. Akira Tozawa The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Akira Tozawa gave his best effort against Shinsuke Nakamura but fell short. Tozawa looked great until he missed a Senton Bomb. Nakamura took advantage, finishing off the Alpha Academy hopeful with the Kinshasa.
- 11/8/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this review of WWE Crown Jewel 2022, right here on Nerdly… The controversy over this event seems to die down with each and every event passing and I’m not sure how I feel about that. Anyway, let’s see what happened during this year’s show, which opened off with Sami Zayn defeating Jd McDonagh in a kickoff match!
Match #1: WWE World Heavyweight Championship – Seth “Freakin” Rollins def. Drew McIntyre The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
The WWE World Heavyweight Title remains with Seth “Freakin” Rollins but not before an absolute war with Drew McIntyre. The Scottish Warrior looked poise to destroy and dethrone Rollins, and after a plethora of Pedigrees, stomps, and Claymores, the champion dug deep and put his most dangerous challenger down for the count by ducking a Claymore and connecting with another Pedigree and a second ring-rattling stomp. After the bout, Damian Priest...
Match #1: WWE World Heavyweight Championship – Seth “Freakin” Rollins def. Drew McIntyre The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
The WWE World Heavyweight Title remains with Seth “Freakin” Rollins but not before an absolute war with Drew McIntyre. The Scottish Warrior looked poise to destroy and dethrone Rollins, and after a plethora of Pedigrees, stomps, and Claymores, the champion dug deep and put his most dangerous challenger down for the count by ducking a Claymore and connecting with another Pedigree and a second ring-rattling stomp. After the bout, Damian Priest...
- 11/7/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
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