Update On Austin, Big Show, & Cena's New Films, WWE Earnings, & More
Steve Austin film, Damage, will be released direct to DVD in the spring. The trailer for the movie has been showing up on recent FOX DVD releases.
John Cena's film Brother's Keeper will be released theatrically. WWE's plan is to push that film out first, and then to release the Big Show film, Knucklehead, in the fall.
WWE sent out the following press release today, regarding their latest earnings report? World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. to Report 2009 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results STAMFORD, Conn., Jan 20, 2010 — World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:WWE) announced that it will report its 2009 fourth quarter and full year results on Thursday, February 11, 2010, before the opening of the market. The Company's Chairman and CEO, Vincent K. McMahon, and senior management will host a conference call beginning at 11:00 a.m. ET to discuss the results. All interested parties are welcome to listen to a live webcast that will be hosted through the Company's website at https://corporate.wwe.com. Participants can also access the conference call by dialing 888-647-2706 (conference ID: WWE). Please reserve a line 15 minutes prior to the start time of the conference call. The earnings release and presentation to be referenced during the call will be available at https://corporate.wwe.com. A replay of the call will be available approximately two hours after the conference call concludes, and can be accessed on the Company's website.
The Charlotte Motor Speedway sent out the following press release, announcing their "Impersonate Ric Flair" contest? Show Us Your Flair Contest Offers Fans Chance to Impersonate Ric Flair and Win VIP NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race Package CONCORD, N.C. (Jan. 20, 2010) — As Charlotte Motor Speedway prepares for the May 22 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race, fans will have the opportunity to win a VIP race experience to the Backyard Brawl by submitting video impersonations of one of wrestling's biggest personalities, Charlotte's own, Ric Flair. Fans can visit www.charlottemotorspeedway.com/flair to enter the Show Your Flair contest by Feb. 24 for a chance to win an All-Star Race prize package.RicFlairWeb The 16-time World Heavyweight Wrestling Champion, Flair, made a name for himself with his flashy, over-the-top persona both in and out of the wrestling ring during his long, storied career. Known for numerous expressions and catch phrases, fans across the world are familiar with his signature rally cry, WOOOOO! Once again, the Nature Boy has partnered with the speedway to promote May's annual clash of stock car titans, the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race. In honor of his participation, the speedway has launched the Show Your Flair contest. To view a special video invitation for the contest featuring Flair, fans can visit www.charlottemotorspeedway.com/flair. The deadline to enter the Show Your Flair contest is Feb. 24. At that time speedway officials will determine the top-10 video impersonations of Flair and fans will choose the winners in an online fan vote from March 30in The entrant whose video receives the most votes will win the grand prize package that includes four clubhouse tickets, pre-race pit passes, a VIP parking spot and a travel allowance to attend the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race. For contest details, fans can visit www.charlottemotorspeedway.com/flair