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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 IMPACT Wrestling, o filială a Imn Sport & 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 25lea May and Friday 26lea Mai (doors 7pm / bell time 7.30pm).

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

There will also be a launch event this Monday (27lea Martie) la 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, adăugat: “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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Imn Sport & Entertainment Forms Anthem Wrestling Exhibitions, LLC., Acquires Control of IMPACT Wrestling

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For Immediate Release – January 4, 2017

Toronto, Canada (Ianuarie 4, 2017) – Imn Sport & Divertisment 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 din lume 24/7 canal multi-platform dedicat acoperirii complete a sporturilor de luptă, 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.”

Dl. 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.”

Domnișoară. Carter will remain a minority equity stakeholder.
Lupta de rețea

Imnul lui FNTSY Sports Network și lupta de rețea pentru a lansa pe Suddenlink Communications din SUA.

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TORONTO (Iulie 6, 2015) — Imn Sport & Divertisment Corp. a anunțat astăzi că Fantasy Sports Network (Furnicile), lume primul-vreodată canal dedicat sportului fantezie, și Lupta de rețea, luptă premier canal de televiziune de sport din lume, au lansat pe Suddenlink Communications peste S.U.A., făcând canalele disponibile la baza Suddenlink de aproximativ 1.5 milioane de abonați din întreaga țară.
Suddenlink este a șaptea cea mai mare S.U.A. compania de cablu, deservesc clienții în Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, North Carolina, Oklahoma, West Virginia, și alte piețe.
Ambele canale vor fi disponibile in format high-definition (HD) pe Sport Plus Tier Suddenlink lui.
FNTSY Sports Network este primul din lume-vreodată 24/7 rețea de televiziune proiectat de la sol până la a informa, angaja și distra mai mult 57 milioane de entuziaști care practica un sport fantezie anual și pe o bază de zi cu zi. Canalul de destinație pentru jucătorii de sport fantezie, programarea include interesant programare studio viu, spectacole apel-in, Panouri de experți, celebritate și expert proiecte, programare realitate și comentarii pe site-ul de locuri de sport, precum și programarea scurt formular de experți din jurul continentului, oferind discuție sport fantezie și analize pentru fotbal, baseball, baschet, fotbal, golf, hochei, NASCAR si alte sporturi.
Lupta de rețea este un 24/7 canal de televiziune dedicat pentru a finaliza o acoperire de sporturi de luptă. Acesta difuzat programe axate pe întreg domeniul de aplicare al genului sporturi de luptă, inclusiv arte martiale mixte, box, kickboxing, wrestling profesionist, arte martiale traditionale, lupta știri și analize, precum și drama lupta tematice, Seria realitate, documentare și filme de lung metraj. Lupta gama programare dinamică rețea include evenimente live din întreaga lume și acoperirea extinsă știri. Lupta rețea este deja disponibil în SUA, Canada și peste 30 țări din Europa, Africa și Orientul Mijlociu.
“În termen de doar un an de la lansare noastre, am lovit un alt reper de distribuție nostru Suddenlink cauza ariei sale în întreaga țară,” a declarat Leonard Asper, CEO al Anthem Sport & Divertisment Corp. “Cu o cerere mare pentru programare sport direct și proaspete, atât FNTSY Sports Network și lupta rețea și sunt acum disponibile pe două top 10 furnizorii de cablu din S.U.A., satisfacerea nevoilor de divertisment ale noilor abonați din întreaga țară cu proprietățile noastre sportive implicate.”
“FNTSY Sports Network și lupta de rețea oferă iubitorii de sport noi de vizualizare și de informare care completează opțiunile imensa varietate oferim în pachetele noastre de sport,” a declarat Suddenlink Senior Vice President și Chief Ofițer Programare Kathy Payne. “Fantasy popularitate sport, în special, a crescut rapid în ultimii ani și noile noastre oferte vor ajuta cererile îndeplinesc de care publicul.”
FNTSY Sports Network și lupta de rețea sunt deținute de Anthem Sport & Divertisment Corp.