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The Andre The Giant documentary that aired on HBO on Tuesday, April 10th drew 930,000 viewers in its first airing. The documentary is available to watch now on HBO NOW and HBO GO apps on-demand.

WWE and HBO sent out the following ahead of the premiere of the “Andre The Giant” documentary tonight on HBO: HBO Sports and WWE Present ‘Andre the Giant’ Documentary Exploring His Extraordinary Life and Career, 4/10 HBO Sports and WWE (NYSE: WWE) will present a JMH FILMS production in association with Ringer Films when ANDRE  Continue Reading »

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Bill Simmons, the executive producer of the upcoming Andre The Giant documentary that will air on HBO on Tuesday, April 10th at 10pm Eastern, discussed working with the WWE to put the documentary together. Highlights of the interview are below: On having the idea while he was part  Continue Reading »

HBO and WWE Studios issued the following: HBO Sports and WWE Present ‘Andre the Giant’ Documentary Exploring His Extraordinary Life and Career, 4/10 HBO Sports and WWE (NYSE: WWE) will present a JMH FILMS production in association with Ringer Films when ANDRE THE GIANT, a documentary examining the life and career of one of the  Continue Reading »

WWE Hall Of Famer Hulk Hogan, who has not appeared at any WWE-related event since his termination from the company in July 2015, is scheduled to appear at the premiere for the HBO/WWE Andre The Giant documentary next Thursday night in Los Angeles, California. Hogan, who was interviewed for the documentary, has been in recent  Continue Reading »

HBO released the official trailer for the documentary on the life and career of WWE Hall of Famer Andre The Giant earlier today ahead of its premiere on April 10th. The synopsis for the documentary reads, “Andre the Giant was literally the biggest celebrity in the world. HBO Sports, WWE, and the Bill Simmons Media  Continue Reading »

Speaking through his official Instagram account, former WWE Champion Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson noted that filming has begun on the third season of his “Ballers” TV series. Friday night shoots. 1am and still going strong on set w/ @jd_wash. Luv this dude like my lil' brotha. Immensely talented, infectious energy, humble, hungry and one of  Continue Reading »

Speaking through his official Instagram account, former WWE Champion Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson noted that his HBO series Ballers will be moving from Miami to California for the third season. I'm excited to bring our @HBO's #Ballers to California for SEASON 3. Of course we wanted to keep production in Miami, but the rebate was  Continue Reading »

Speaking through his official Instagram account, former WWE Champion Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson announced that HBO’s hit series Ballers has been renewed by the network for a third season. BREAKING: Baller alert. After just two episodes into our SEASON 2 of #Ballers, @HBO has ordered SEASON 3! Congratulations to our hard working cast, crew, producers and  Continue Reading »

Speaking through his official Instagram account, former WWE Champion Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson provided details on his involvement in a new HBO documentary film. EXCLUSIVE: Our @SevenBucksProd is proud to partner with @HBO Documentary Films & @44_Blue to bring you "ROCK AND A HARD PLACE". A look at one of the most hard core and  Continue Reading »

Former WWE Champion Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has been listed as one of the defendants in a lawsuit filed by Everette Silas and Sherri Littleton who allege that The Rock and actor Mark Wahlberg had been working with them to develop a series titled “Off Season”, only to lift elements of the project, rename it  Continue Reading »

HBO sent out the following: HBO ORDERS SECOND SEASON OF BALLERS LOS ANGELES, July 10, 2015 – HBO has renewed the series BALLERS for a second season, it was announced today by Michael Lombardo, president, HBO Programming. “The charismatic and hugely talented Dwayne Johnson, along with the rest of the BALLERS cast, has truly struck  Continue Reading »

The June 21st debut episode of Ballers on HBO drew 2,162,000 viewers. The viewership is considered a great debut for the series, especially as HBO is a pay channel. Speaking of The Rock, he has signed on for yet another movie, as this time the former WWE Champion will be starring in a feature film  Continue Reading »

The Rock’s new television series “Ballers” will debut tonight at 10pm Eastern on HBO. The series revolves around Spencer (played by The Rock), a retired football superstar who is trying to reinvent himself as a financial manager for current football players in Miami. The series also features cast including Rob Corddry, John David Washington, Omar  Continue Reading »

Speaking through her social media accounts, ESPN’s Michelle Beadle released the following statement regarding why she has “turned in her WWE fan card”. I am a fan. A fan of sports. A fan of television, good and bad. A fan of 80’s music. Of the Spurs. Of cheesy movies. Of John Oliver. I’ve been a  Continue Reading »

Speaking through her official Twitter account, ESPN and HBO’s Michelle Beadle tweeted the following after she was banned from attending the Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao fight by Mayweather’s camp due to covering the allegations of domestic abuse against Mayweather. “I’ve loved @WWE for a long time. But @Triple H and his love for a  Continue Reading »

Speaking through his official Instagram account, former WWE Champion Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson revealed the first trailer for his new series “Ballers” on HBO. Instagram exclusive: Our WORLD PREMIERE TRAILER for our new @HBO series #BALLERS. Coming to you JUNE 21st. 10pm. Sundays become legendary. And fun. And dope. #TheGameChoseUs #AndWeChooseToBall #Miami #BALLERS A video  Continue Reading »

Speaking through his official Twitter account, former WWE Champion Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson noted that his HBO series “Ballers” will debut on June 21st at 10pm.

Speaking through his official Instagram account, former WWE Champion Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson revealed that he is working on a new TV project with HBO titled, “Rock & A Hard Place”. “We’ve officially started production our our next HBO documentary films project. From armed robbery to attempted murder, we’re taking you inside one of the  Continue Reading »