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Iconic ‘WOS’ British Wrestling to Return to ITV

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MANCHESTER | NASHVILLE – ITV Studios Entertainment Manchester announced today that it has teamed up with IMPACTO Wrestling, a subsidiary of Hino Sports & Entertainment Corp., to bring WOS Wrestling back to ITV, with an initial commission for a 10-part series.

The commission from ITV’s Helen Warner follows a successful one-off-special, which aired on New Year’s Eve 2016. The Executive Producers for ITV Studios are Tom McLennan and Simon Marsh. Jeff Jarrett, the Chief Creative Officer for IMPACT Wrestling, will be the Executive Producer for IMPACT Wrestling.

Thirty years after the original WOS ended – and legendary stars such as Big Daddy, Mick McManus and Rollerball Rocco left British screens – this new series will feature the very best of today’s wrestlers from the current red-hot U.K. wrestling scene.

They will compete in front of a live audience at the intimate Preston Guild Hall on Thursday 25th May and Friday 26th Maio (doors 7pm / bell time 7.30pm).

Tickets for these historic shows will go on sale at 9am on Friday 7th April from Gigsandtours.com /Ticketmaster.co.uk / prestonguildhall.co.uk

There will also be a launch event this Monday (27th Março) em 2 pm in Manchester, where the full details of the WOS live shows will be announced, including the roster. Press and fans are invited to attend to the launch, which will include a Q&A and meet & greet. Places are extremely limited, to reserve one please email wswaudience@itv.com

This initial commission is part of a comprehensive co-production agreement between ITV Studios and IMPACT Wrestling to relaunch the WOS Wrestling brand, bringing British stars to ITV while leveraging the roster and creative team of IMPACT Wrestling along with its expertise in live event production and international distribution.

“This opportunity to work with ITV Studios to revive this iconic brand in the United Kingdom is a perfect example of the ways in which we intend to leverage our strengths to build our presence in international markets in collaboration with local organizations,” said Ed Nordholm, president of IMPACT Wrestling.

Director of Entertainment, ITV Studios Manchester, Tom McLennan said: “Britain’s wrestling scene is thriving and there has never been a better time to bring it back to ITV after a gap of 30 years.”

Jeff Jarrett, Chief Creative Officer for IMPACT Wrestling, adicionado: “The WOS brand is etched in professional wrestling tradition. My family’s lineage in the industry dates back 70-plus years, so I am honoured for the opportunity to work on reviving the legacy of this historic British series.”

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Hino Sports & Entertainment Forms Anthem Wrestling Exhibitions, LLC., Acquires Control of IMPACT Wrestling

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For Immediate Release – January 4, 2017

Toronto, Canadá (Janeiro 4, 2017) – Hino Sports & Entertainment Corp. today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority interest in TNA IMPACT Wrestling, and has formed Anthem Wrestling Exhibitions, LLC. Anthem also owns Fight Network, premier do mundo 24/7 canal multiplataforma dedicado a cobertura completa de esportes de combate, which is IMPACT Wrestling’s exclusive broadcast partner in Canada and worldwide digital partner.

“We are thrilled to have acquired TNA IMPACT Wrestling,” said Ed Nordholm, Executive Vice President of Anthem Sports & Entertainment Corp., the parent of Fight Network. “As we grow Anthem’s linear, digital and mobile platforms globally, top tier content with global appeal is key to that success and this acquisition is a perfect strategic addition to our portfolio. IMPACT has been a dominant wrestling brand around the world for more than a decade and we are confident that Anthem can leverage its assets and strategic partnerships to take IMPACT Wrestling to even greater heights.”

Senhor. Nordholm, who has been the managing director of the IMPACT Ventures Board of Managers since October 2016, will assume the position of President of Anthem Wrestling Exhibitions, LLC. Dixie Carter will resign from her position as Chairman of Impact Ventures and join the Advisory Board of Fight Media Group, which holds all of the combat sports-related assets of Anthem, where her focus will be on the global growth of the combat sports-related brands owned by Anthem.

“Anthem has been a great partner for many years,” added Dixie Carter. “We have worked hard to find the right company who would acquire TNA, use its strategic influence and have a long-term commitment to the brand. TNA’s incredible fans, talent and staff deserved to see the brand continue to thrive after 15+ years of incredible growth. I’m excited to move to a new position and work with Anthem on their global strategic plan, and I am confident TNA IMPACT Wrestling is going to be a huge part of their success.”

Senhora. Carter will remain a minority equity stakeholder.
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FNTSY Sports Network do hino e Combate rede para lançar em Suddenlink Communications em todos os EUA.

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TORONTO (Julho 6, 2015) — Hino Sports & Entertainment Corp. anunciou hoje que Fantasia Sports Network (Formigas), da primeira vez mundo canal dedicado a esportes de fantasia, e Rede luta, combate premier canal de televisão esportivo do mundo, lançaram em Suddenlink Communications entre os EUA, fazendo com que os canais disponíveis para a base de cerca de Suddenlink 1.5 milhões de assinantes em todo o país.
Suddenlink é o sétimo maior U.S. empresa de cabo, atendendo clientes em Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, North Carolina, Oklahoma, West Virginia, e outros mercados.
Ambos os canais estarão disponíveis em alta definição (HD) no de Suddenlink Sports Plus Camada.
FNTSY Sports Network é o primeiro do mundo de sempre 24/7 rede de televisão projetado desde o início para informar, envolver e entreter a mais de 57 milhão de entusiastas que praticam esportes de fantasia anualmente e em uma base diária. O canal de destino para os jogadores de esportes de fantasia, sua programação inclui emocionante programação estúdio ao vivo, mostra chamam-in, painéis de peritos, celebridades e especialistas rascunhos, programação realidade e comentários on-site a partir de instalações esportivas, bem como a programação de curto formulário com os especialistas de todo o continente, proporcionando discussão e análise de esportes da fantasia para o futebol, beisebol, basquete, futebol, golfe, hóquei, NASCAR e outros esportes.
Luta de rede é um 24/7 canal de televisão dedicado a completar a cobertura de esportes de combate. Ele vai ao ar programas com foco em todo o escopo do gênero esportes de combate, incluindo artes marciais misturadas, boxe, kickboxing, wrestling profissional, artes marciais tradicionais, lutar notícias e análises, bem como o drama temático-luta, reality show, documentários e longas-metragens. Luta linha de programação dinâmica de rede inclui eventos ao vivo de todo o mundo e uma extensa cobertura de notícias. Luta Rede já está disponível em os EUA, Canadá e mais 30 países da Europa, África e Oriente Médio.
“Dentro de apenas um ano do lançamento dos nossos, nós batemos um novo marco com a nossa distribuição em Suddenlink por causa de seu alcance em todo o país,” disse Leonard Asper, CEO da Anthem Sports & Entertainment Corp. “Com uma alta demanda para a programação de esportes ao vivo e fresco, tanto FNTSY Sports Network e Combate rede e estão agora disponíveis em dois top 10 provedores de cabo em os EUA, satisfazer as necessidades de entretenimento de novos assinantes em todo o país com os nossos envolvente propriedades esportivas.”
“FNTSY Sports Network e Combate Rede oferecer os entusiastas do desporto novas opções de visualização e informações que complementam a enorme variedade que oferecemos em nossos pacotes de esportes,” disse o vice-presidente sênior e Suddenlink Programação Diretor Kathy Payne. “Fantasia esportes popularidade, em particular, tem crescido rapidamente nos últimos anos e as nossas novas ofertas ajudarão a atender demandas desse público.”
FNTSY Sports Network e Combate Rede são de propriedade da Anthem Sports & Entertainment Corp.