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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, a subsidiary of Anthem Kirolak & 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 25garren May and Friday 26garren Maiatza (doors 7pm / bell time 7.30pm).

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

There will also be a launch event this Monday (27garren March) at 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, gehitu: “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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Anthem Kirolak & Entertainment Forms Anthem Wrestling Exhibitions, LLC., Acquires Control of IMPACT Wrestling

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For Immediate Release – January 4, 2017

Toronto, Kanadan (Urtarrilaren 4, 2017) – Anthem Kirolak & 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, munduko ataria 24/7 plataforma anitzeko kanala, kirol-estaldura osatzeko eskainia, 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.”

Mr. 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.”

Ms. Carter will remain a minority equity stakeholder.
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Anthem en FNTSY Sports Network eta borrokatzea Network to Suddenlink Komunikazioak US zehar abian.

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TORONTO (Uztailaren 6, 2015) — Anthem Kirolak & Entertainment Corp. announced today that Fantasy Sports Network (Ants), munduko lehen inoiz Ezabatu lagunen fantasia kirol eskainitako, eta Fight Network, munduko ataria borroka kirol telebista kate, have launched on Suddenlink Komunikazioak AEBetan zehar, kanaletan eskura jartzea Suddenlink en, gutxi gorabehera, oinarri 1.5 Herrialde osoan milioi harpidedun.
Suddenlink zazpigarren handiena U.S da. kable enpresa, bezeroak zerbitzatu Texasen, Louisiana, Arkansas, North Carolina, Oklahoma, West Virginia, eta beste merkatu.
Biak kanalak definizio altuko egongo dira eskuragarri (HD) Suddenlink Kirol Plus Tier on.
FNTSY Sports Network munduko lehen inoiz 24/7 Horregatik, informazioa lurretik diseinatu telebista sarea, ihardun eta baino gehiago entretenigarri 57 Fantasia kirol urtero, eta egunez egun jokatuko duten milioi zaleak. Helmuga fantasia kirol jokalarientzat Kanala, Bere programazio zirraragarria zuzeneko estudioko programazioaren barne hartzen, dei-ikuskizunak, aditua panelak, ospetsuk eta aditu zirriborroak, Errealitate programazio eta on-gune comentario kirol aretoak batetik, baita, labur-programazioa kontinente guztiko adituek, Fantasia kirol eztabaidatzeko eta aztertzeko futbolean emanez, beisbol, saskibaloian, futbola, golf, hockey, NASCAR eta beste kirol.
Fight Network da 24/7 telebista kate eskainitako borroka kirol estaldura osatzeko. Borroka kirol generoaren esparrua osoa bideratuta programak Airs It, mistoa arte martzialak barne, boxeo, kickboxing, borroka profesionala, Borroka-arteak tradizionalak, aurre albisteak eta analisia, baita borroka-gaikako drama gisa, Errealitate series, Dokumental eta film luzeen. Borrokatu Network programazio interesgarri dinamikoa zuzeneko mundua eta berriak estaldura zabala osoko ekitaldiak barne hartzen. Aurkako Sarea da dagoeneko AEBetan eskuragarri, Kanada eta gehiagoko 30 Europa osoko herrialdeetan, Afrika eta Ekialde.
“Gure aireratzea urtebete barru, mugarri bat jo egin ditugu gure Suddenlink on banaketarekin batera, baita bere herrialde osoan eskura,” esan zuen Leonard Asper, Anthem Kirol zuzendari nagusia & Entertainment Corp. “Zuzeneko eta freskoa kirol programazio eskaera handia With, bai FNTSY Sports Network eta borrokatzea Network eta eskuragarri daude orain bi gainean 10 kable AEBetan hornitzaileak, entretenimendu harpidedun berrien beharrei herrialde osoan gure parte kirol ezaugarriak dituzten betetzeko.”
“FNTSY Sports Network eta borrokatzea Network barietate handi eskaintzen ditugu osagarri diren gure kirol paketeak viewing eta informazio aukera berriak eskainiko kirol zaleak,” esan Suddenlink Senior presidenteordea eta programazioa Zuzendari Kathy Payne. “Fantasiazko kirol ospea, bereziki, Azkar hazi da azken urteotan, eta gure eskaintza berria bilduko ikusleen eskaerei lagunduko du.”
FNTSY Sports Network eta borrokatzea Network Anthem Kirol jabetza dira & Entertainment Corp.