Tributes are pouring in for former WWE wrestler Shad Gaspard, whose body was found at Venice Beach Wednesday days after he was reported missing after a swim in rough waters.
Friends and fellow wrestlers began sharing fond memories of Gaspard on Wednesday.
“Along with everyone else, I hoped that Shad would make it home safe. Rest in Peace, Shad Gaspard, knowing that your son is alive because of your sacrifice,” wrote American professional wrestler Christopher Daniels.
Saraya-Jade Bevis, known in the WWE by her ring-name Paige, wrote, “damn. Rip Shad. Sending love to his family. Heartbreaking story.”
Retired professional wrestler and WWE commentator Jerry Lawler wrote, “Always enjoyed every minute being around and working with @Shadbeast and Cryme Time. Always happy, always funny, always positive. You will be missed by many.”
Canadian professional wrestler Maryse Mizanin wrote, “This is so heartbreaking. Its really hard to believe it’s real and...
Friends and fellow wrestlers began sharing fond memories of Gaspard on Wednesday.
“Along with everyone else, I hoped that Shad would make it home safe. Rest in Peace, Shad Gaspard, knowing that your son is alive because of your sacrifice,” wrote American professional wrestler Christopher Daniels.
Saraya-Jade Bevis, known in the WWE by her ring-name Paige, wrote, “damn. Rip Shad. Sending love to his family. Heartbreaking story.”
Retired professional wrestler and WWE commentator Jerry Lawler wrote, “Always enjoyed every minute being around and working with @Shadbeast and Cryme Time. Always happy, always funny, always positive. You will be missed by many.”
Canadian professional wrestler Maryse Mizanin wrote, “This is so heartbreaking. Its really hard to believe it’s real and...
- 5/20/2020
- by Margeaux Sippell and Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
A version of this story on Florence Pugh first appeared in the Actors/Directors/Screenwriters issue of TheWrap Oscar magazine.
It’s a rainy day in downtown Los Angeles, and an upstairs lounge at the Ace Hotel is dark and moody. But the place brightens when Florence Pugh walks in — not just because of her puffy-sleeved white dress, but because the 23-year-old actress has has a lively, irreverent energy that befits somebody who’s had a crazy breakthrough year that found her starring in not one but three critically acclaimed films, including a pivotal part in Greta Gerwig’s eagerly anticipated adaptation of “Little Women.”
“She’s wildly, outlandishly talented and fascinating to watch and totally unafraid as an actor,” Gerwig said. “There is something about her that can’t be knocked down or overtaken, and that’s incredibly telling in a young woman. And I think it’s very exciting,...
It’s a rainy day in downtown Los Angeles, and an upstairs lounge at the Ace Hotel is dark and moody. But the place brightens when Florence Pugh walks in — not just because of her puffy-sleeved white dress, but because the 23-year-old actress has has a lively, irreverent energy that befits somebody who’s had a crazy breakthrough year that found her starring in not one but three critically acclaimed films, including a pivotal part in Greta Gerwig’s eagerly anticipated adaptation of “Little Women.”
“She’s wildly, outlandishly talented and fascinating to watch and totally unafraid as an actor,” Gerwig said. “There is something about her that can’t be knocked down or overtaken, and that’s incredibly telling in a young woman. And I think it’s very exciting,...
- 12/25/2019
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
If you’re a fan of wrestling, this film is for you. If you’re not a fan of wrestling, this film is for you. Yes, this is a film about a family that loves, lives and breathes everything about World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), but more than that it’s about a family finding out what really matters.
Written, produced and directed by Stephen Merchant, the film is inspired by the Channel 4 documentary The Wrestlers: Fighting With My Family and tells the story of WWE star Paige (aka Saraya-Jade Bevis) and her real-life family.
The story follows reformed gangster and former wrestler Ricky, his wife Julia and their children, daughter Saraya and son Zak, as they struggle to make a living as wrestlers in tiny venues around the UK. After years of chasing the family dream, Saraya and Zak finally get the chance to audition for the WWE’s training programme.
Written, produced and directed by Stephen Merchant, the film is inspired by the Channel 4 documentary The Wrestlers: Fighting With My Family and tells the story of WWE star Paige (aka Saraya-Jade Bevis) and her real-life family.
The story follows reformed gangster and former wrestler Ricky, his wife Julia and their children, daughter Saraya and son Zak, as they struggle to make a living as wrestlers in tiny venues around the UK. After years of chasing the family dream, Saraya and Zak finally get the chance to audition for the WWE’s training programme.
- 7/15/2019
- by L Steed
- The Cultural Post
Playback is a Variety / iHeartRadio podcast bringing you conversations with the talents behind many of today’s hottest films. New episodes air every Thursday.
Saraya-Jade Bevis, better known as WWE Superstar Paige, has seen her life transformed into the new film “Fighting With My Family,” produced by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Written and directed by Stephen Merchant (“The Office”), the movie — which began as a short documentary — details Paige’s dream to become a professional wrestler, inviting the viewer into a universal tale of struggle.
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“I never thought it would blow up the way it has,” Paige says of the film. “I like that it opens up doors for other people that aren’t wrestling fans and have no idea who me and my family are, they get to...
Saraya-Jade Bevis, better known as WWE Superstar Paige, has seen her life transformed into the new film “Fighting With My Family,” produced by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Written and directed by Stephen Merchant (“The Office”), the movie — which began as a short documentary — details Paige’s dream to become a professional wrestler, inviting the viewer into a universal tale of struggle.
Listen to this week’s episode of “Playback” below. New episodes air every Thursday.
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“I never thought it would blow up the way it has,” Paige says of the film. “I like that it opens up doors for other people that aren’t wrestling fans and have no idea who me and my family are, they get to...
- 3/7/2019
- by Kristopher Tapley
- Variety Film + TV
WWE’s Paige is showing her support for Florence Pugh, the actress who plays her in the recently-released biopic Fighting with My Family.
On Friday, a film critic from the Evening Standard published a review of the film — which is inspired by Paige’s life — and they made note of Pugh’s appearance on screen, comparing her to the WWE star.
“Her character is based on real-world WWE champion Paige, whose legs are significantly slimmer,” the author wrote, adding that Pugh had “chunky thighs.”
Shortly after the review was published online, it caught the attention of Pugh — and she was...
On Friday, a film critic from the Evening Standard published a review of the film — which is inspired by Paige’s life — and they made note of Pugh’s appearance on screen, comparing her to the WWE star.
“Her character is based on real-world WWE champion Paige, whose legs are significantly slimmer,” the author wrote, adding that Pugh had “chunky thighs.”
Shortly after the review was published online, it caught the attention of Pugh — and she was...
- 3/5/2019
- by Joelle Goldstein
- PEOPLE.com
Fighting with My Family is the big screen story of the larger than real-life story of WWE superstar Paige (real name Saraya-Jade Bevis). It stars Lady Macbeth’s Florence Pugh, Dunkirk standout Jack Lowden and Brit com regular Nick Frost. The Office’s Stephen Merchant wrote and directed the film and we present interviews with the cast and director here, along with an interview with Paige herself.
Related: Fighting with My Family Red Carpet Premiere Interviews.
Kerri McNally conducted the interviews, the film arrives in cinemas in the UK on the 27th of February, 2019 and in the Us on 22nd of February, 2019. You can read our review of the film right here – we Loved it.
Here are the interviews,
“The training was challenging but it was the best part. Florence and I were just trying to get the grasps and next to us were actual WWE stars smacking each other!
Related: Fighting with My Family Red Carpet Premiere Interviews.
Kerri McNally conducted the interviews, the film arrives in cinemas in the UK on the 27th of February, 2019 and in the Us on 22nd of February, 2019. You can read our review of the film right here – we Loved it.
Here are the interviews,
“The training was challenging but it was the best part. Florence and I were just trying to get the grasps and next to us were actual WWE stars smacking each other!
- 2/27/2019
- by Jon Lyus
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
WWE’s Paige is used to battling it out in the ring. And now her story arrives on the big screen in Fighting with My Family thanks to fellow former WWE star Dwyane Johnson, who produced and appears in the movie.
“It all started with Dwayne,” Paige tells People of the film, in which Florence Pugh plays her. “I didn’t know it was going to be made the day of Wrestlemania 2014. I get a text on my phone, ‘Hey, it’s DJ. I would love to talk to you at some point today.’ I didn’t know who D.
“It all started with Dwayne,” Paige tells People of the film, in which Florence Pugh plays her. “I didn’t know it was going to be made the day of Wrestlemania 2014. I get a text on my phone, ‘Hey, it’s DJ. I would love to talk to you at some point today.’ I didn’t know who D.
- 2/22/2019
- by Dana Rose Falcone
- PEOPLE.com
“Fighting With My Family” is the first truly great movie of 2019. Director Stephen Merchant directs a top-notch cast in this ballbusting, feel-good movie filled with love, laughs, and electricity. This is a movie for the anyone that ever felt like an outsider, or felt their dreams were out of reach.
The movie tells the true story of Saraya-Jade Bevis (aka “Paige”) and her family as she rises through the ranks from local wrestling entertainer in her home town of Norwich, England, to meeting Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Diva’s Champion—and all the sacrifices she and her family had to make in the process.
Continue reading Florence Pugh Talks ‘Fighting With My Family,’ Wrestling & Her “Bizarre Filmography” [Interview] at The Playlist.
The movie tells the true story of Saraya-Jade Bevis (aka “Paige”) and her family as she rises through the ranks from local wrestling entertainer in her home town of Norwich, England, to meeting Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Diva’s Champion—and all the sacrifices she and her family had to make in the process.
Continue reading Florence Pugh Talks ‘Fighting With My Family,’ Wrestling & Her “Bizarre Filmography” [Interview] at The Playlist.
- 2/22/2019
- by Valerie Complex
- The Playlist
Former WWE wrestler Paige didn’t always want to get in the ring.
“I always loved wrestling growing up,” she tells People. “I was obsessed with it. But I just scared of getting inside the ring. That wasn’t something that I was willing to do. It was terrifying.”
But as seen in the new movie Fighting with My Family, inspired by a documentary of the same name, Paige went on to dominate as a WWE Diva, becoming the youngest woman to hold the Divas Champion title, which she won in her debut match.
“It felt good knowing I could...
“I always loved wrestling growing up,” she tells People. “I was obsessed with it. But I just scared of getting inside the ring. That wasn’t something that I was willing to do. It was terrifying.”
But as seen in the new movie Fighting with My Family, inspired by a documentary of the same name, Paige went on to dominate as a WWE Diva, becoming the youngest woman to hold the Divas Champion title, which she won in her debut match.
“It felt good knowing I could...
- 2/21/2019
- by Dana Rose Falcone
- PEOPLE.com
WWE Superstar Paige never anticipated that a movie would be made about her life at the age of 26, and she said it’s “surreal” for Stephen Merchant’s “Fighting With My Family” to finally be released.
“It’s wonderful — obviously I didn’t know I was going to have a movie made about my life at the age of 26, so it’s definitely a surreal moment,” Paige, whose real name is Saraya-Jade Bevis, told TheWrap’s Beatrice Verhoeven at the Sundance Film Festival. “But it feels really good — we have such a wonderful cast. I mean, look at them!”
“Fighting With My Family” cast members Florence Pugh, Lena Headey, Nick Frost and Jack Lowden also stopped by TheWrap’s interview studio alongside Merchant, who explained that it’s a very “hopeful, funny, entertaining, emotional, uplifting, inspiring story based on the true life of this woman here, Paige.”
Also Read: 'Fighting...
“It’s wonderful — obviously I didn’t know I was going to have a movie made about my life at the age of 26, so it’s definitely a surreal moment,” Paige, whose real name is Saraya-Jade Bevis, told TheWrap’s Beatrice Verhoeven at the Sundance Film Festival. “But it feels really good — we have such a wonderful cast. I mean, look at them!”
“Fighting With My Family” cast members Florence Pugh, Lena Headey, Nick Frost and Jack Lowden also stopped by TheWrap’s interview studio alongside Merchant, who explained that it’s a very “hopeful, funny, entertaining, emotional, uplifting, inspiring story based on the true life of this woman here, Paige.”
Also Read: 'Fighting...
- 2/14/2019
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Fighting With My Family is the incredible true story of former professional wrestler Saraya-Jade Bevis, better known as Paige, who made the stunning leap from wrestling with her family in the small city of Norwich, England to WWE Diva Champion. With help from Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson (who plays himself in the film), Paige practically became an overnight success, which is perfect fodder for the big screen. And, thankfully, writer-director Stephen Merchant gets it just right, balancing…...
- 2/14/2019
- by Eric Walkuski
- JoBlo.com
While Hollywood is full of underdog-athletes tales, it has very few films that center on women in sports and even fewer about women in male-dominated sports. Entering the ring is “Fighting With My Family,” delivering a funny, heartfelt, and refreshing origin story inspired by the real life career and family of the WWE’s Paige (real name: Saraya-Jade Bevis).
The film opens on two young siblings intensely watching WWE wrestling, featuring The Rock, on TV. Raya (Florence Pugh, “Lady Macbeth”) flips the channel to watch “Charmed,” which prompts her brother Zac to pull a wrestling move on her, and he begins to teach her how to wrestle like their WWE idols do on TV. Raya and Zac grow up living and breathing wrestling in Norwich, England, and they dream of one day being on the main roster of wrestlers for the WWE.
Years later, the siblings get the call to...
The film opens on two young siblings intensely watching WWE wrestling, featuring The Rock, on TV. Raya (Florence Pugh, “Lady Macbeth”) flips the channel to watch “Charmed,” which prompts her brother Zac to pull a wrestling move on her, and he begins to teach her how to wrestle like their WWE idols do on TV. Raya and Zac grow up living and breathing wrestling in Norwich, England, and they dream of one day being on the main roster of wrestlers for the WWE.
Years later, the siblings get the call to...
- 2/13/2019
- by Yolanda Machado
- The Wrap
A change of pace from the usual action-driven output from WWE studios, “Fighting With My Family” at times more closely brings to mind 2000’s guilty-pleasure comedy “Ready to Rumble,” one of the few filmmaking ventures by the wrestling conglomerate’s then-rival WCW. The current film has some of the same crotch-kick-level humor, and much of the same shameless brand self-promotion, if regrettably none of David Arquette’s inimitable spazardry. But there’s less guilt in this pleasure — in fact, it’s probably the best of the 50-odd movies WWE has produced since 2002’s “The Scorpion King,” which starred this film’s producer, Dwayne Johnson, who steps briefly into the action here.
Recounting the real-life story of the rise of Saraya-Jade Bevis — aka Paige — from working-class Norwich, U.K. to WWE Divas Champion at age 21, “Fighting With My Family” may not be an Oscar contender but it has enough wit, heart,...
Recounting the real-life story of the rise of Saraya-Jade Bevis — aka Paige — from working-class Norwich, U.K. to WWE Divas Champion at age 21, “Fighting With My Family” may not be an Oscar contender but it has enough wit, heart,...
- 1/29/2019
- by Dennis Harvey
- Variety Film + TV
MGM has moved back the Dwayne Johnson wrestling drama “Fighting With My Family” from Sept. 14 to March 1, 2019.
“Fighting With My Family” is based on the story of WWE star Paige, with Florence Pugh starring and Jack Lowden playing her brother. The film also stars Lena Headey and Nick Frost. Johnson portrays himself in the film, while Vince Vaughn is portraying Jake “The Snake” Roberts.
Stephen Merchant is directing from his own script, inspired by the Channel 4 documentary “The Wrestlers: Fighting With My Family.”
Production companies are Seven Bucks Productions, which Johnson co-founded with Dany Garcia; Misher Films; WWE Studios; and Film4. Kevin Misher of Misher Films will produce alongside WWE Studios president Michael Luisi. Merchant will executive produce with Johnson. In-ring scenes were filmed at WWE Raw at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Paige’s real name is Saraya-Jade Bevis. She made her debut in 2005 at the age...
“Fighting With My Family” is based on the story of WWE star Paige, with Florence Pugh starring and Jack Lowden playing her brother. The film also stars Lena Headey and Nick Frost. Johnson portrays himself in the film, while Vince Vaughn is portraying Jake “The Snake” Roberts.
Stephen Merchant is directing from his own script, inspired by the Channel 4 documentary “The Wrestlers: Fighting With My Family.”
Production companies are Seven Bucks Productions, which Johnson co-founded with Dany Garcia; Misher Films; WWE Studios; and Film4. Kevin Misher of Misher Films will produce alongside WWE Studios president Michael Luisi. Merchant will executive produce with Johnson. In-ring scenes were filmed at WWE Raw at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Paige’s real name is Saraya-Jade Bevis. She made her debut in 2005 at the age...
- 4/27/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
A day after announcing her retirement from the WWE ring, Paige was named general manager of “SmackDown Live” on Tuesday.
She replaces former Gm Daniel Bryan, who returned to in-ring action at WrestleMania Sunday night after being medically cleared to return following a two-year absence.
Paige, who’s real name is Saraya-Jade Bevis, was the first Nxt Women’s Champion. She is best known for making her WWE TV debut at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans the night after WrestleMania 30. It was there that she defeated Aj Lee to become WWE Divas Champion and the company’s youngest double champion at age 20.
Also Read: WWE WrestleMania 34: 9 Things You Didn't See on TV
In that same stadium, Paige announced on “Monday Night Raw” this week that despite her attempts over the past two years to return to the ring, she had no choice to retire due to a series of neck injuries. The most recent was sustained during a match in December, when Paige suffered an impact injury from a kick, forcing the referee to stop the match.
#SDLive has been and always will be the land of opportunities and second chances. It was my Privilege to name @RealPaigeWWE as the new General Manager.
This is her house now. pic.twitter.com/3xXGMDEEIV
– Shane McMahon (@shanemcmahon) April 11, 2018
Now Paige will be able to continue appearing for WWE in a non-wrestling role, as Tuesday’s “SmackDown” kicked off with an announcement from Shane McMahon that she would be the show’s new authority figure. Other wrestlers, like Bryan and WWE commentator Corey Graves, have taken similar paths as the company has retained wrestlers to take positions outside the ring after career-ending injuries.
Born in Norwich, England, Paige began her wrestling career in 2005 at the age of 13, serving as the tag team partner for her mother, Saraya Knight. After a career on the European indie circuit in which she competed against her mother for championships, she signed a contract with WWE in 2011. Her career will be the focus of a film being produced by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson called “Fighting With My Family,” which comes out in September.
Read original story Paige Named WWE ‘SmackDown Live’ Gm After Daniel Bryan’s Return to the Ring At TheWrap...
She replaces former Gm Daniel Bryan, who returned to in-ring action at WrestleMania Sunday night after being medically cleared to return following a two-year absence.
Paige, who’s real name is Saraya-Jade Bevis, was the first Nxt Women’s Champion. She is best known for making her WWE TV debut at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans the night after WrestleMania 30. It was there that she defeated Aj Lee to become WWE Divas Champion and the company’s youngest double champion at age 20.
Also Read: WWE WrestleMania 34: 9 Things You Didn't See on TV
In that same stadium, Paige announced on “Monday Night Raw” this week that despite her attempts over the past two years to return to the ring, she had no choice to retire due to a series of neck injuries. The most recent was sustained during a match in December, when Paige suffered an impact injury from a kick, forcing the referee to stop the match.
#SDLive has been and always will be the land of opportunities and second chances. It was my Privilege to name @RealPaigeWWE as the new General Manager.
This is her house now. pic.twitter.com/3xXGMDEEIV
– Shane McMahon (@shanemcmahon) April 11, 2018
Now Paige will be able to continue appearing for WWE in a non-wrestling role, as Tuesday’s “SmackDown” kicked off with an announcement from Shane McMahon that she would be the show’s new authority figure. Other wrestlers, like Bryan and WWE commentator Corey Graves, have taken similar paths as the company has retained wrestlers to take positions outside the ring after career-ending injuries.
Born in Norwich, England, Paige began her wrestling career in 2005 at the age of 13, serving as the tag team partner for her mother, Saraya Knight. After a career on the European indie circuit in which she competed against her mother for championships, she signed a contract with WWE in 2011. Her career will be the focus of a film being produced by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson called “Fighting With My Family,” which comes out in September.
Read original story Paige Named WWE ‘SmackDown Live’ Gm After Daniel Bryan’s Return to the Ring At TheWrap...
- 4/11/2018
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Paige’s blossoming WWE career may be over following an injury the superstar suffered on Dec. 28 during a live event match in Uniondale, New York. It is now unlikely that she will be cleared by the WWE to return to in-ring competition, according to a report from PWInsider’s Mike Johnson. Paige — whose real name is Saraya-Jade Bevis — was informed last week that she will be get the green light to compete, Johnson reported on Friday. Also Read: Stephanie McMahon on Why the Women of WWE 'Are Stealing the Show' (Video) Representatives for WWE did not immediately respond the TheWrap’s request for comment. Paige herself has...
- 1/13/2018
- by Debbie Emery
- The Wrap
2017 has been another fantastic year for WWE and we are offering you the chance to win some of 2017 biggest and best releases!
Royal Rumble 2017 DVD
For 30 years, Royal Rumble has been a stepping-stone for Superstars to rise to legendary status by getting the chance to headline WrestleMania. Which Superstar from Raw or SmackDown Live will take their career to the next level? “The Phenomenal” Aj Styles and John Cena write the next chapter in their historic rivalry in a match for the WWE World Championship. WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens faces challenger Roman Reigns with Kevin Owens’ best friend suspended high above the ring in a shark cage! And WWE Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair looks to extend her famed pay-per-view win streak against Bayley! Buckle up because we are now on The Road to WrestleMania!
Wrestlemania 2017 DVD
Welcome to WrestleMania, “The Ultimate Thrill Ride”! Brace yourself for incredible twists,...
Royal Rumble 2017 DVD
For 30 years, Royal Rumble has been a stepping-stone for Superstars to rise to legendary status by getting the chance to headline WrestleMania. Which Superstar from Raw or SmackDown Live will take their career to the next level? “The Phenomenal” Aj Styles and John Cena write the next chapter in their historic rivalry in a match for the WWE World Championship. WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens faces challenger Roman Reigns with Kevin Owens’ best friend suspended high above the ring in a shark cage! And WWE Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair looks to extend her famed pay-per-view win streak against Bayley! Buckle up because we are now on The Road to WrestleMania!
Wrestlemania 2017 DVD
Welcome to WrestleMania, “The Ultimate Thrill Ride”! Brace yourself for incredible twists,...
- 12/13/2017
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
In the first installment of the We 2K18 Official Roster Reveal, 46 WWE Superstars have been announced for inclusion in the forthcoming franchise’s worldwide release. WWE’s Renee Young and WWE Raw commentator Corey Graves, with the help of WWE Superstar Goldust, teamed up to reveal the first group of Superstars confirmed to appear in WWE 2K18.
The installment brings the following Superstars to WWE 2K18’s extensive roster: Akira Tozawa, Alexander Wolfe, Alundra Blayze, Andre the Giant, Bam Bam Bigelow, Baron Corbin, Big Boss Man, Big Show, Braun Strowman, Bray Wyatt, Bret Hart, Brie Bella, British Bulldog, Buddy Roberts, Bushwhacker Butch, Bushwhacker Luke, Cesaro, Dean Ambrose, Diamond Dallas Page, Diesel, Dolph Ziggler, Dusty Rhodes, Emma, Eric Young, Erick Rowan, Hideo Itami, Jinder Mahal, Kalisto, Kane, Karl Anderson, Killian Dain, Konnor, Lita, Luke Gallows, Luke Harper, Mark Henry, Nikki Bella, Nikki Cross, Paige, Sami Zayn, Sawyer Fulton, Sheamus, Sin Cara,...
The installment brings the following Superstars to WWE 2K18’s extensive roster: Akira Tozawa, Alexander Wolfe, Alundra Blayze, Andre the Giant, Bam Bam Bigelow, Baron Corbin, Big Boss Man, Big Show, Braun Strowman, Bray Wyatt, Bret Hart, Brie Bella, British Bulldog, Buddy Roberts, Bushwhacker Butch, Bushwhacker Luke, Cesaro, Dean Ambrose, Diamond Dallas Page, Diesel, Dolph Ziggler, Dusty Rhodes, Emma, Eric Young, Erick Rowan, Hideo Itami, Jinder Mahal, Kalisto, Kane, Karl Anderson, Killian Dain, Konnor, Lita, Luke Gallows, Luke Harper, Mark Henry, Nikki Bella, Nikki Cross, Paige, Sami Zayn, Sawyer Fulton, Sheamus, Sin Cara,...
- 8/17/2017
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Netflix’s “Glow” arrives at a time when women who step inside the squared circle are taken much more seriously than they were 30 years ago.
The show re-creates the world of the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling, the campy all-female promotion whose 1980s heyday is fictionalized in the new series starring Alison Brie. Fittingly, its subject helped start that process three decades ago.
Last weekend’s Money in the Bank pay-per-view was emblematic of the current state of women’s wrestling in WWE, both in terms of how far it’s come and how much further it still has to go. On the one hand, it featured the first-ever women’s Money in the Bank ladder match (progress!), which guarantees the winner a championship match at the time of her choosing. On the other hand, it ended when a dude named James Ellsworth ascended the ladder and dropped the briefcase down...
The show re-creates the world of the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling, the campy all-female promotion whose 1980s heyday is fictionalized in the new series starring Alison Brie. Fittingly, its subject helped start that process three decades ago.
Last weekend’s Money in the Bank pay-per-view was emblematic of the current state of women’s wrestling in WWE, both in terms of how far it’s come and how much further it still has to go. On the one hand, it featured the first-ever women’s Money in the Bank ladder match (progress!), which guarantees the winner a championship match at the time of her choosing. On the other hand, it ended when a dude named James Ellsworth ascended the ladder and dropped the briefcase down...
- 6/23/2017
- by Michael Nordine
- Indiewire
2017-05-04T11:21:33-07:00Charlotte Flair Nude Photo Scandal Rocks WWE
Following the leak of nude photos online Thursday, WWE Superstar Charlotte Flair commented on the matter.
According to Daniel Cutts and Lee Astley of the Sun, Charlotte is the latest WWE Superstar to be the victim of a potential hack after explicit photos and videos of Paige leaked in March.
The 31-year-old Flair is the daughter of WWE Hall of Famer "Nature Boy" Ric Flair.
She signed with WWE in 2012 and quickly rose through the ranks to become one of the company's premier female performers.
Read the rest of this article at The Sun.
Charlotte Flair made her first TV appearance on WWE Raw in 2015.
Following the leak of nude photos online Thursday, WWE Superstar Charlotte Flair commented on the matter.
According to Daniel Cutts and Lee Astley of the Sun, Charlotte is the latest WWE Superstar to be the victim of a potential hack after explicit photos and videos of Paige leaked in March.
The 31-year-old Flair is the daughter of WWE Hall of Famer "Nature Boy" Ric Flair.
She signed with WWE in 2012 and quickly rose through the ranks to become one of the company's premier female performers.
Read the rest of this article at The Sun.
Charlotte Flair made her first TV appearance on WWE Raw in 2015.
- 5/4/2017
- by EG
- Yidio
Paige was extremely upset on Wednesday's Total Divas. On the episode, Paige learned that she had been suspended from WWE and broke down crying. "WWE posted a statement about me failing the wellness policy," Paige said on the episode. "We get drug tested all the time…first of all, I don't do drugs." Paige continued, "Second of all, I did the test and I passed it." So why did she get suspended? Paige explained, "They're only suspending me because I didn't take it in the allotted time that they gave me." Meanwhile on the episode, Brie Bella wondered if she was going to be able to conceive a child. "If my body...
- 4/20/2017
- E! Online
"I'm so f--king miserable." It's was an emotional Total Divas for Paige. On Wednesday's all-new episode, Paige revealed that she and Alberto Del Rio had broken up. Earlier on in the episode, Paige and Alberto had been drafted to separate WWE teams. When Alberto was drafted to SmackDown Live, Paige was hoping to be drafted to that team as well. But when she heard she was drafted to Raw, Paige was really upset. Then at the end of the episode, Paige said that she and Alberto broke up because they won't be able to see each other. "Me and Alberto broke up," Paige said. "It makes me really sad because he's the only guy I've ever loved in my life." ...
- 4/6/2017
- E! Online
World Wrestling Entertainment star Saraya-Jade Bevis, best known as Paige, is turning personal anguish into empowerment after her private photos were hacked and leaked on the Internet.
On Monday, the former Divas champion opened up about the pain she felt after the photos were released in a lengthy statement posted to Twitter.
“I made a big mistake. Huge. I put trust in the hands of someone that took advantage of a young girl years ago,” wrote Paige, 24. “It was my mistake and I’ll always take responsibility. ”
Last week, Paige revealed on the social media network that her “personal and...
On Monday, the former Divas champion opened up about the pain she felt after the photos were released in a lengthy statement posted to Twitter.
“I made a big mistake. Huge. I put trust in the hands of someone that took advantage of a young girl years ago,” wrote Paige, 24. “It was my mistake and I’ll always take responsibility. ”
Last week, Paige revealed on the social media network that her “personal and...
- 3/28/2017
- by Lindsay Kimble
- PEOPLE.com
It's time to get your WrestleMania merch on! With WrestleMania 33 just a few days away, we've compiled a little WWE gift guide that's perfect for every Total Divas fan. Before Sunday's big showdown in Orlando, browse our list of fun and useful items that are sure to get you in the mood for Sunday's show. From WrestleMania jerseys and tees to stuffed bears, shot glasses, hats and more, our gift guide has something for any wrestling fanatic. So shop now, Total Divas fans, and don't forget to watch WrestleMania 33 this Sunday starting at 7 p.m. Et/4 p.m. Pt! 1. Paige "This is My House" 15 oz. Mug ($9.99): Use this cool mug to stay warm with a hot cup of coffee...
- 3/28/2017
- E! Online
Xavier Woods appeared on Monday Night Raw only days after a tape was leaked that is believed to show him engaged in sexual activity with WWE Diva Paige. It’s also fair to say he was looking somewhat sheepish after the revelation that has shocked the WWE universe. Xavier Woods decided not to talk about the sex tape after being given ‘the look’ by team-mates Kofi Kingston and Big E on WWE Raw last night. He probably made the right decision as are most celebrities by deciding not to say anything and let this whole thing play out. But as I’ve
A Message To WWE Diva Paige and All The Other Celebs Whose Photos Were Exposed...
A Message To WWE Diva Paige and All The Other Celebs Whose Photos Were Exposed...
- 3/21/2017
- by Nat Berman
- TVovermind.com
After WWE’s “Monday Night Raw” went off the air, the crowd at the Staples Center in Los Angeles got a surprise visit from The Rock, who decided to give fans a chance to say “hi” to former wrestler, Ufc fighter Cm Punk. The man known outside the ring as Dwayne Johnson was there to film in-ring scenes for the wrestling movie “Fighting With My Family,” which tells the story of WWE wrestler Paige and how she grew up in a family of pro wrestlers. The film crew was there to film the final scene of the movie, which depicts Paige’s.
- 2/21/2017
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Vince Vaughn has hopped on board Dwayne Johnson's film based on a true-life superstar in the WWE world. Fighting With My Family is a wrestling film about the family of WWE superstar Paige, who began traveling and wrestling with her family in England at age 13. Deadline reports Vaughn will co-star alongside Johnson, Lena Headey, and Nick Frost in the dramedy. The film itself takes further inspiration from a Channel 4 documentary of the same name.
I'm pretty excited about this film! As a wrestling fan, I always thought it was crazy that Paige (whose real name is Saraya-Jade Bevis) was placed within the world of wrestling at such a young age. It's safe to say her upbringing, and that of other children of wrestlers like The Rock, was significantly different than ours! The film has no release date yet, but we'll keep you in the loop!
I'm pretty excited about this film! As a wrestling fan, I always thought it was crazy that Paige (whose real name is Saraya-Jade Bevis) was placed within the world of wrestling at such a young age. It's safe to say her upbringing, and that of other children of wrestlers like The Rock, was significantly different than ours! The film has no release date yet, but we'll keep you in the loop!
- 2/15/2017
- by Mick Joest
- GeekTyrant
Update:Lena Headey and Nick Frost have joined the cast.
Stephen Merchant will direct the Rock in a adaption of real life British wrestler Saraya-Jade Bevis aka Paige. 'Fighting with my Family' will also star Florence Pugh as the young wrestler.
Paige (real name Saraya-Jade Bevis), now 24, was born into a family of wrestlers in Norwich; her mother kept up the bouts unwittingly well into her pregnancy. In 2005, at the age of 13, Bevis made her debut in the World Association of Wrestling, a promotion run by her family. She is a two-time Divas Champion and was the inaugural Nxt Women's Champion in WWE's developmental branch, Nxt. She is the only person to have held both championships concurrently.
The film is a co-production between WWE Studios and Film4 and will begin shooting later this month.
Stephen Merchant will direct the Rock in a adaption of real life British wrestler Saraya-Jade Bevis aka Paige. 'Fighting with my Family' will also star Florence Pugh as the young wrestler.
Paige (real name Saraya-Jade Bevis), now 24, was born into a family of wrestlers in Norwich; her mother kept up the bouts unwittingly well into her pregnancy. In 2005, at the age of 13, Bevis made her debut in the World Association of Wrestling, a promotion run by her family. She is a two-time Divas Champion and was the inaugural Nxt Women's Champion in WWE's developmental branch, Nxt. She is the only person to have held both championships concurrently.
The film is a co-production between WWE Studios and Film4 and will begin shooting later this month.
- 2/8/2017
- by noreply@blogger.com (Flicks News)
- FlicksNews.net
Wrestling news from the WWE doesn’t normally contain anything cinematic but in an odd announcement, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson mentioned that he will be teaming with WWE Studios and Film 4 to produce a movie about WWE Superstar Paige. Another name attached to the project is Stephen Merchant who will be writing and directing the film. In addition to producing the film, Johnson will also have a part in the movie. “The Falling” actress Florence Pugh will star as the main character, Paige, whose real name is Saraya-Jade Bevis. Meanwhile, “Dunkirk” actor Jack Lowden is cast as Zak, Paige’s brother.
Dwayne Johnson to Star in Movie About WWE Superstar Paige...
Dwayne Johnson to Star in Movie About WWE Superstar Paige...
- 2/8/2017
- by Nat Berman
- TVovermind.com
Deadline reports that Dwayne Johnson and The Office’s Stephen Merchant are teaming up for a new dramedy about a British wrestling dynasty. Sadly, Fighting With My Family—based on the life story of WWE star Paige—won’t put the two men on screen together, as some sort of living document of the incredible variability of the human form. Instead, Merchant will write and direct the film, while The Rock will co-star and produce.
The movie takes as its inspiration Channel Four’s The Wrestlers: Fighting With My Family, a documentary that tracked the lives of Paige, her parents, and her brother, all of whom work as professional wrestlers to greater or lesser degrees of success. Florence Pugh will play Paige (whose real name is Saraya-Jade Bevis), while Dunkirk’s Jack Lowden will play her brother Zak, who wrestles under the name Zak Zodiac.
The movie takes as its inspiration Channel Four’s The Wrestlers: Fighting With My Family, a documentary that tracked the lives of Paige, her parents, and her brother, all of whom work as professional wrestlers to greater or lesser degrees of success. Florence Pugh will play Paige (whose real name is Saraya-Jade Bevis), while Dunkirk’s Jack Lowden will play her brother Zak, who wrestles under the name Zak Zodiac.
- 2/7/2017
- by William Hughes
- avclub.com
Joseph Baxter Nov 14, 2018
Dwayne Johnson and director Stephen Merchant's comedic movie, Fighting with My Family, focuses on the true story of WWE's Paige.
Dwayne Johnson and Stephen Merchant’s pro-wrestling-themed, biographically-based film, Fighting with My Family, is back on track for its release after experiencing a series of delays. The wrestling family in focus here is the Bevis clan, played here by Lena Headey, Nick Frost, Jack Lowden and, notably, a rising star in Florence Pugh, who portrays the family's most famous member in former WWE wrestler Paige.
The biopic, written and directed by Stephen Merchant, will arrive from production entities in Dwayne Johnson’s Seven Bucks and WWE Studios, with MGM distributing. Along with the cast presence of Vince Vaughn, the film will also see Johnson bank a cameo as himself. Writer/director Merchant also fields a role.
Fighting with My Family Trailer Video of Fighting With...
Dwayne Johnson and director Stephen Merchant's comedic movie, Fighting with My Family, focuses on the true story of WWE's Paige.
Dwayne Johnson and Stephen Merchant’s pro-wrestling-themed, biographically-based film, Fighting with My Family, is back on track for its release after experiencing a series of delays. The wrestling family in focus here is the Bevis clan, played here by Lena Headey, Nick Frost, Jack Lowden and, notably, a rising star in Florence Pugh, who portrays the family's most famous member in former WWE wrestler Paige.
The biopic, written and directed by Stephen Merchant, will arrive from production entities in Dwayne Johnson’s Seven Bucks and WWE Studios, with MGM distributing. Along with the cast presence of Vince Vaughn, the film will also see Johnson bank a cameo as himself. Writer/director Merchant also fields a role.
Fighting with My Family Trailer Video of Fighting With...
- 2/7/2017
- Den of Geek
Paige didn't hold back her feelings on Total Divas! On Wednesday's episode, Paige tried to keep her neck injury a secret and only told Eva Marie that she was in "so much pain" during a "bonding" weekend in San Antonio. So when word of Paige's injury made its way back to Vice President of Talent Relations Mark Carrano, Paige immediately thought Eva Marie told him and was furious. "Yeah same old Eva, you're a piece of s--t, you are a piece of s--t," Paige told Eva Marie. "Why the f--k did you go up to Carrano and tell him about my freakin' neck? I told you not to tell anyone. Same old Eva, you're always going to be the...
- 1/5/2017
- E! Online
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Now that the holiday season is here, it's time to purchase presents for all of your loved ones. And since we know so many people love the WWE and the stars of Total Divas, we decided to bring you a Total Divas gift guide! Do you or someone on your Christmas list absolutely love the WWE superstars? Well then we have just the thing for you! In the gift guide below we've listed items for fans of superstars Paige, Trinity Fatu, Brie Bella, Nikki Bella, John Cena, Daniel Bryan, Nattie Neidhart and The Miz! So take a look at the list below and happy shopping! 1. Paige "This is My House" 15 oz. Mug ($9.99): Use this cool mug to...
- 12/8/2016
- E! Online
Paige went through a very emotional time on Total Divas. On Wednesday's episode, Renee Young and the rest of the WWE superstars grew concerned for Paige after she revealed her new romance with Alberto Del Rio, who Nattie Neidhart called the "bad boy of the WWE." And during a conversation with Renee, Paige admitted that she had a "mental breakdown," which led to her missing a weekend of work. So what caused Paige to have a breakdown and made her think about packing up and moving back to England? Take a look at the recap to find out and to see what happened when Renee tried to talk to Paige about her new relationship! Plus see more shocking moments from this...
- 12/8/2016
- E! Online
Brie Bella is wishing she didn't invite her sister on this wild weekend trip! On tonight's Total Divas, Brie heads to Los Angeles with Nikki Bella, Renee Young, Paige and Lana to let loose and have some fun before she gets pregnant. But when Nikki hears about Brie's plan to get a tattoo, she shuts it down. "Brie I hate to be the Debbie Downer, but you can't," Nikki says in the clip above. "Ok mom," Brie replies. Nikki explains that Brie's husband Daniel Bryan would be "so upset" if he found out Brie got a tattoo. "And I'm not for like listen to your man, but I feel like that's something you have to talk to him about," Nikki...
- 11/30/2016
- E! Online
Total Divas is back for Season 6! And there’s new blood in the main line-up — in the form of Lana, Renee Young, and Maryse Oullet. The trio are replacing Rosa Mendes, Mandy and Alicia Fox on the show, while Naomi is returning as a series regular after being a guest star last season. They will join Brie and Nikki Bella, Natalya, Eva Marie, and Paige to make up the full line-up. So one thing’s for sure — it’s going to be a great season! Total Divas Season 6 comes after Brie and Nikki’s spin-off Total Bellas wrapped on E!, which followed...read more...
- 11/16/2016
- by Julian Cheatle
- Monsters and Critics
Love is in the air. Total Divas star Paige has found love again and fallen completely head over heels for fellow pro wrestler Alberto Del Rio. Although the couple's whirlwind romance may have taken fans by surprise, it seems to be the real deal—especially because they just got engaged! The WWE Superstar shocked her beau and popped the question in the wrestling ring (where else?) following one of Del Rio's matches in Puerto Rico. "Never have I loved someone so much in my life," Paige gushed on social media. "Thanks for the love you give me. You're my world." But who exactly is the man who's stolen the two-time Divas Champion's heart? Before watching their love story...
- 11/9/2016
- E! Online
Can you hear the wedding bells ringing?! Total Divas star Paige gave sports fans in Puerto Rico a major surprise on Sunday night when she dropped down to one knee inside the wrestling ring and asked boyfriend Alberto Del Rio to marry her following his Wwc match. In engagement footage captured by a spectator, the WWE Superstar, whose real name is Saraya-Jade Bevis, is dressed casually in jeans and a tank top as she catches her now-fiancé completely off-guard with the proposal. The Mexican-born pro wrestler then walks around the ring in shock while Paige waits for his answer. He eventually accepts and seals the deal with a sweet kiss! Afterward, the 24-year-old reality...
- 10/18/2016
- E! Online
[[tmz:video id="0_we6wyjpc"]] Alberto Del Rio and Paige say they're sick and tired of people talking smack about their relationship ... assuring the whole love-hating world that their romance ain't for show ... and they got the tats to prove it. The happy couple were out in NYC when our camera guy asked why everyone is so interested in whether or not they are actually banging ... or just faking for Paige's "Total Divas" reality show. Check out the clip...
- 10/17/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Paige is getting a time-out from the WWE — again — and she’s using some of her newly found free time to lash out about the suspension on Twitter. The wrestler, whose real name is Saraya-Jade Bevis, went on a social media tirade following the WWE’s announcement that she had been suspended for 60 days. According to the organization, Paige violated its talent wellness policy for the second time this year. “WWE has suspended Saraya-Jade Bevis (Paige) for 60 days effective immediately, for her second violation of the company’s talent wellness policy,” the wrestling organization said Monday in a statement. Also Read: WWE.
- 10/10/2016
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
World Wrestling Entertainment has suspended former Divas champion Saraya-Jade Bevis, aka Paige. E! News obtained the statement: "The WWE has suspended Saraya-Jade Bevis (Paige) for 60 days effective immediately for her second violation of the company's talent wellness policy." Though the WWE doesn't offer much information regarding the suspension, Paige took to Twitter to address the news. "Same s--t different day," she wrote. "Kids..Please don't get prescriptions or doctors notes. Not acceptable." She later added, "Rules apply depending on your status." Paige first violated the wellness policy in August. According to reports, Paige was away on...
- 10/10/2016
- E! Online
Make way for the divas. Watch a preview for the sixth season of the Total Divas TV show. Season six premieres on E!, Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 8:00pm, Et/Pt.The reality series cast includes: Nikki Bella, Brie Bella, Eva Marie, Naomi (Trinity), Natalya (Nattie), and Paige, will welcome newcomers Lana, Maryse, and Renee Young. Get the details from this E! News press release.NewsOctober 5, 2016Season Six Of E!’S Hit Series “Total Divas” Premieres Wednesday, November 16 At 8Pm Et/PtThe Bella Twins™, Eva Marie™, Naomi™, Natalya™, and Paige™ Return Along With New Cast Members Lana™, Maryse™ and Renee Young™ Season Premiere of Spin-Off Series “Total Bellas” Airs Tonight, October 5 at 8pm Et/PtLos Angeles, CA – October...
- 10/6/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Total Divas season six is almost here! The sixth season of the hit E! series is set to premiere on Wednesday, Nov. 16 and you can expect major drama when the show returns! Brie Bella, Nikki Bella, Eva Marie, Trinity, Paige and Nattie Neidhart will all be returning for season six and they'll be joined by WWE superstars Lana, Maryse and WWE announcer Renee Young. On the upcoming season we'll see Nikki working hard to make her comeback after having neck surgery. But in order to return to the ring, Nikki has to learn a completely new style of wrestling, so she recruits recently retired WWE star and brother-in-law Daniel Bryan to help coach her. The only problem is, Nikki asks Daniel against the...
- 10/5/2016
- E! Online
“Mary + Jane”
September 5 on MTV
What Is It? From the writer/directors behind the cult favorite “Josie and the Pussycats” adaptation, this series follows two “ganjapeneurs” who run a weed delivery service in Los Angeles.
I’ll Like It If I Like… The “Broad City” influence is pretty clear, as the show is focused on the tight friendship between Jordan (Scout Durwood) and Paige (Jessica Rothe) and their stoner antics.
Why Should I Care? Deborah Kaplan and Harry Elfont’s unique approach to satirizing La hipster culture really help this show stand out from the pack of other female-led comedies, while also promising a more surreal touch. Durwood and Rothe also make for an enjoyable pairing. For fans of the pot comedy genre, it’s an easy sell.
“Atlanta”
September 6 on FX
What is it? Donald Glover of “Community” fame returns to TV in his most ambitious project yet, which he produces,...
September 5 on MTV
What Is It? From the writer/directors behind the cult favorite “Josie and the Pussycats” adaptation, this series follows two “ganjapeneurs” who run a weed delivery service in Los Angeles.
I’ll Like It If I Like… The “Broad City” influence is pretty clear, as the show is focused on the tight friendship between Jordan (Scout Durwood) and Paige (Jessica Rothe) and their stoner antics.
Why Should I Care? Deborah Kaplan and Harry Elfont’s unique approach to satirizing La hipster culture really help this show stand out from the pack of other female-led comedies, while also promising a more surreal touch. Durwood and Rothe also make for an enjoyable pairing. For fans of the pot comedy genre, it’s an easy sell.
“Atlanta”
September 6 on FX
What is it? Donald Glover of “Community” fame returns to TV in his most ambitious project yet, which he produces,...
- 9/6/2016
- by Ben Travers, Liz Shannon Miller and Hanh Nguyen
- Indiewire
I thought the first Surf’s Up movie was great! It was a great story that provided some fun entertainment. The WWE has taken over the Sony Pictures Animation franchise and they’ve produced a sequel called Surf’s Up 2: WaveMania. The film features the voices of WWE superstars John Cena, The Undertaker, Triple H, Diva Paige, and Mr. McMahon.
I doubt the sequel will be as good as the first film, but I liked the first film so much that I’ve gotta give it a chance! The movie was directed by Henry Yu, who is the protégé of Genndy Tartakovsky. He was a story artist on Sym-Bionic Titan and both of the Hotel Transylvania films.
Cody Maverick, hungry for a new challenge, convinces an infamous big-wave-riding crew known as The Hang 5, to let him join them on their journey to a mysterious surf spot known as The Trenches,...
I doubt the sequel will be as good as the first film, but I liked the first film so much that I’ve gotta give it a chance! The movie was directed by Henry Yu, who is the protégé of Genndy Tartakovsky. He was a story artist on Sym-Bionic Titan and both of the Hotel Transylvania films.
Cody Maverick, hungry for a new challenge, convinces an infamous big-wave-riding crew known as The Hang 5, to let him join them on their journey to a mysterious surf spot known as The Trenches,...
- 8/21/2016
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
WWE superstar Eva Marie has been suspended for violating the organization's talent wellness policy ... this according to Pro Wrestling Sheet. The "Total Divas" star is just the latest WWE superstar to get busted -- following Alberto Del Rio, Paige and Roman Reigns. The details surrounding Marie's violation are unclear -- but the policy covers everything from drugs to PEDs and more. Read more...
- 8/18/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
The WWE suspended two of its popular superstars, Paige and Alberto Del Rio, for wellness violations, the corporation announced on Wednesday. The announcement comes just two months after WWE Superstar Roman Reigns — a.k.a. Joe Anoaʻi — was suspended for a similar violation. “WWE has suspended Saraya-Jade Bevis (Paige) and Jose Rodriguez (Alberto Del Rio) each for 30 days effective tomorrow, August 18, for a first violation of the company’s talent wellness policy,” the latest WWE statement said. Also Read: Roman Reigns Suspended by WWE No further details were given in regards to exactly what the pair they did to warrant the suspension,...
- 8/18/2016
- by Debbie Emery
- The Wrap
Sony Pictures Animation has always been the red-headed stepchild of studio animation arms. They’ve had a few big hits, a few mid-sized hits, and they’ve done a very good job of squeezing every possible penny out of the direct-to-video market with sequels to some of their titles. In the press release they sent out today, Sony made it clear that they’re doubling down on animation. Kristine Belson is the president of Sony Animation, answering directly to Tom Rothman, and she talked about letting artists drive the films they’re planning to make. It’s a pretty safe list overall, with an emphasis on pre-existing properties, and I have a hard time getting my head around how anyone is even remotely artistically moved by the idea of an Emoji movie. Some of the titles had already been announced, but there are new details on those, and some of the announcements were brand-new.
- 6/20/2016
- by Drew McWeeny
- Hitfix
In a move signaling an expansion of its output and increased year-round production across multiple platforms, Sony Pictures Animation announced today its slate through 2018 which includes five theatrical features, three television series and one direct-to-video movie.
Kristine Belson, President of Sony Pictures Animation, says:
"We are meaningfully stepping up our level of production, while creating an environment that fosters the best talent. Our goal is to enlarge our presence in the animation landscape with a uniquely diverse slate, and our strategy to get there is to let artists drive the movies creatively."
Tom Rothman, Chairman of Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group, adds:
"I could not be more proud of the way Kristine Belson has rebuilt Sony Pictures Animation into the boldest home for animation in the industry."
Sony Pictures Animation's slate includes a diverse mix of originals and franchises, some previously announced, each with its own unique style and tone,...
Kristine Belson, President of Sony Pictures Animation, says:
"We are meaningfully stepping up our level of production, while creating an environment that fosters the best talent. Our goal is to enlarge our presence in the animation landscape with a uniquely diverse slate, and our strategy to get there is to let artists drive the movies creatively."
Tom Rothman, Chairman of Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group, adds:
"I could not be more proud of the way Kristine Belson has rebuilt Sony Pictures Animation into the boldest home for animation in the industry."
Sony Pictures Animation's slate includes a diverse mix of originals and franchises, some previously announced, each with its own unique style and tone,...
- 6/20/2016
- by Kellvin Chavez
- LRMonline.com
Sony Pictures Animation on Monday afternoon unveiled a blockbuster film and television slate through 2018 that made no secret of the properties the studio values most highly.
The multi-platform roster includes features of Spider-Man, Emojimovie and new instalments in the Hotel Transylvania and Smurfs franchises, as well as a TV outing for Ghostbusters.
Emojimovie: Express Yourself will open in August 2017 and explores the world of the characters beloved by cell phone users. Anthony Leondis directs from a screenplay he wrote with Eric Siegel. Michelle Raimo Kouyate produces.
Smurfs: The Lost Village is earmarked for April 7, 2017. Kelly Asbury directs from a screenplay by Stacey Harman and Pamela Ribon based on the characters and works of Peyo. Jordan Kerner produces and the voice cast includes Demi Lovato, Jack McBrayer, Joe Manganiello, Danny Pudi, Rainn Wilson and Mandy Patinkin.
Christmas story The Star (working title) is being made in association with The Jim Henson Company and set for December 8, 2017. Timothy Reckart directs...
The multi-platform roster includes features of Spider-Man, Emojimovie and new instalments in the Hotel Transylvania and Smurfs franchises, as well as a TV outing for Ghostbusters.
Emojimovie: Express Yourself will open in August 2017 and explores the world of the characters beloved by cell phone users. Anthony Leondis directs from a screenplay he wrote with Eric Siegel. Michelle Raimo Kouyate produces.
Smurfs: The Lost Village is earmarked for April 7, 2017. Kelly Asbury directs from a screenplay by Stacey Harman and Pamela Ribon based on the characters and works of Peyo. Jordan Kerner produces and the voice cast includes Demi Lovato, Jack McBrayer, Joe Manganiello, Danny Pudi, Rainn Wilson and Mandy Patinkin.
Christmas story The Star (working title) is being made in association with The Jim Henson Company and set for December 8, 2017. Timothy Reckart directs...
- 6/20/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
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