Post by cathyyetman on Apr 9, 2007 9:39:59 GMT -5
Maritime wrestlers to be featured in national and international television
Hemmings House Pictures is pleased to announce the production of a new television documentary series completely produced in Atlantic Canada. Licensed by TFN “The Fight Network” and in partnership with Film New Brunswick, producer Greg Hemmings has teamed up with professional wrestlers Peter Smith and Rick Doyle, to produce a documentary television series following the lives of professional wrestlers on the road. The first season of Wrestling Reality will film the wrestlers as they travel to 6 towns and cities in Atlantic Canada, season two is already in the works for Ireland and England. The series will air this coming fall on TFN.
Not only is Wrestling Reality the first documentary series of its kind, it is also Producer Greg Hemmings’ first look into the world of wrestling.
“This certainly is a departure from my previous work, but I’m completely stoked to be able to get a look into the behind the scenes lives of these performers…I feel honored to be able to have a front row seat looking into one of the most secretive sports on Earth.”
Co-producer / star wrestler Peter Smith from Dieppe, NB stands 6 ft 7, and 300 pounds of muscle got into the wrestling business in 1998 after meeting fellow Maritime wrestler Gary Gallant and promoter Emile Dupree. He learned his craft in the Maritimes and in Calgary under the guidance of Maritime legend Leo Burke. Nine years later he has wrestled all over the globe including Japan, Korea, Russia, Egypt and throughout Europe.
“I am absolutely confident we can bring wrestling back to prominence in Canada and especially the Maritimes. This was always a hot bed for wrestling and we want to show the world how much talent we have here and how great the fans are. This series will show exactly how it is to live on the road in the wrestling business and I believe that close up look at our lives will help the public to understand and appreciate what we do.”
Wrestling Reality will also star co-producer Rick Doyle from Kentville NS. Rick is an entrepreneur and a family man. Becoming a professional wrestler has been a life changing experience for him. After taking his son to a local wrestling show in 2001 he was intrigued by the industry.
“I had watched wrestling on television but had never gone to a live show, I couldn’t believe how physical and exciting it was to watch up close”. Much to his family and friends surprise, he decided to go to the training school. “I really never intended to wrestle matches; I just wanted to see if I could survive the training”.
Under the tutelage of Peter smith and Mike Hughes, he emerged as one of the Maritimes most charismatic characters. “The show is a chance for us to show people how much dedication goes into perfecting our trade, and to show them the true personalities behind the in-ring characters”.
The documentary series will be shot between April 30th and May 7th. The producers are excited about the future global potential of the series, and the promotions. Wrestling and Sports fans along with the curious are encouraged to attend the events. By attending these events you will support the regional wrestling scene and be apart of an extraordinary home-grown documentary production series.
Monday April 30th - Kentville, NS- Kentville Centennial Arena
Tuesday May 1st - Moncton, NB - The Oxygen Nightclub
Wednesday May 2nd -Saint John, NB-Lord Beaverbrook Arena
Friday May 4th - Sussex, NB- 8th Hussars Sports Centre - Sussex Arena
Saturday May 5th - Bathurst, NB - KC Irving Regional Center
Sunday May 6th - Halifax, NS - Halifax Forum - Multi-Purpose Centre
Tickets for the event are $10.00 for children under 12, $15.00 for adults, except for the Moncton event which will be $10,00 for all.
For more information please contact:
Cindy Springer
902 444 2678
cindylou@eastlink.ca
Greg Hemmings
506 639 6785
info@greghemmings.com
Please visit
www.wrestlingreality.com
www.thefightnetwork.com
www.greghemmings.com
