ROH Stars Post Funny Kenny Omega Video
Ring of Honor wrestlers Dalton Castle, Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks recently posted the following video to Youtube. In the video they make light of Omega’s recent visa issues that prevented him from performing at last weekend’s ROH show:
How Will You Celebrate Steve Austin Day?
Each year pro wrestling fan’s lovingly referred to March 16th as Stone Cold Steve Austin Day in honor of Steve Austin’s iconic Austin 3:16 catchphrase and promo. WWE.com is currently running a poll asking fans how they will celebrate Stone Cold Steve Austin and the current results are:
If you would like to view the poll and cast your vote please click HERE
Movie Starring Matt Bloom Opens Strong
The Dog Wedding starring WWE NXT trainer Matt Bloom opened strong at the box office this past weekend in New York. The following press release was submitted to WrestleZone:
Grassroots Audience Lifts THE DOG WEDDING at U.S. Box OfficeUnderdog Lands in Top 5 in Revenue per TheaterFamily Friendly Romcom Stars WWE’s Matthew Bloom,Germany’s Best Actress Winner Rosalie Thomass & English BulldogsNew York, NY – March 16, 2016: Family friendly romcom THE DOG WEDDING, lifted by grassroots audience support, ran at the front of the box office pack on opening weekend. On one modest screen in NY, the indie placed Top 5 in revenue per theater for March 11-13, as reported by BoxOfficeMojo.com. By this measure that levels the playing field for all releases, the film finished just behind Disney’s ZOOTOPIA, which grossed $13,415 per theater, and ahead of 10 CLOVERFIELD LANE and DEADPOOL.THE DOG WEDDING will be extended for a second week at Cinema Village in NY, and expands to Beverly Hills on March 18 at Laemmle’s Music Hall. It is also available on iTunes, Amazon Video, Google Play and VOD. A share of every ticket, disc and download sold benefits canine charities.The film’s strong numbers result from grassroots audience support built around real-life married canine couples and fans of stars Rosalie Thomass (Best Actress winner in Germany making her U.S. debut) and WWE’s Matthew Bloom. The national audience includes:1. Over 3 million social media followers of the celebrity and rescue dogs whose wedding photos grace the movie’s unique opening credits. Dressed in tux and gown, these winners of the popular Dog Wedding Photo Contest include therapy pup Bocker, rescue ambassadogs Titus & Hailey, celebrity rescue Chloe Kardoggian and the inspirational Simon The Blind Pug.2. Support for Long Island Bulldog Rescue, which serves the Northeast and is the largest organization dedicated to saving English Bulldogs. LIBR receives a share of every ticket sold.3. Outreach to dog lovers and WWE NXT fans through high-engagement ads on Instagram. Plus a measure of good luck in the form of a shout-out from contest voterSarah Jessica Parker!For more information please contact Elizabeth Derringer, liz@derringermedia.com, 917-593-3010.THE DOG WEDDING (96 mins., MPAA rated PG-13, USA, 2016) Directed by James Lefkowitz. Written by Jason B. Hurwitz and James Lefkowitz. Starring Rosalie Thomass, Matthew Bloom, Bernhard Schütz. A 25th Frame Release. Distributed by Double Exposure and Quiver Digital.The Cinema Village, 22 East 12th St., New York NY 10003, 212-924-3363, cinemavillage.comLaemmle’s Music Hall, 9036 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills CA 90211, 310-478-3836, laemmle.comAbout “The Dog Wedding”A stressed-out businesswoman (Rosalie Thomass) falls for a pro wrestler (Matt Bloom) after their bulldogs’ affection for each other inspires them to throw a canine wedding. But when her controlling father tries to undermine their relationship, she must decide what is truly important to her.Website: thedogwedding.comTrailer: thedogwedding.com/trailerPhoto Contest: thedogwedding.com/contestFacebook: facebook.com/thedogweddingmovie Instagram: instagram.com/thedogweddingTwitter: twitter.com/the_dogweddingAbout Long Island Bulldog RescueFounded in 1999 by Laurette Richin, Long Island Bulldog Rescue serves the Northeast, helping English Bulldogs through education, prevention, intervention and adoption. LIBR fulfills its mission by helping, healing, and homing abandoned, neglected, abused, or released English Bulldogs. All donations go to the rescue, medical needs and daily care of the bulldogs. Learn more: longislandbulldogrescue.orgDirector’s Statement“I wanted to recreate the light hearted feeling I got watching the romantic comedies of my youth, but stay true to my craft as an independent filmmaker who blends fiction with reality. My first film TIJUANA MAKES ME HAPPY, which won Slamdance 2007, was made with all non-actors. For THE DOG WEDDING, I cast a professional wrestler with Germany’s Best Actress winner, two lovable bulldogs and the people of Arizona to make a film about the struggles of becoming your own person and making the family of your choosing no matter their background.”– James Lefkowitz, Director, THE DOG WEDDING
