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Pop Culture/Movie News/MMA The Smashing Machine Dwayne Johnson Earns First Golden Globe Nod for The Smashing Machine December 8, 2025 Johnson received his first Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in a Drama as UFC legend Mark Kerr in A24's The Smashing Machine, directed by Benny Safdie. The film traces Kerr's 1990s rise in mixed martial arts and his addiction struggles; it hit theaters October 3, 2025, earning praise for Johnson's transformation despite modest box office. Emily Blunt also got a Best Actress nod as Kerr's wife. WWE celebrated with a Monday Night Raw tribute, hailing him as The Final Boss, while he faces strong competition from Joel Edgerton, Michael B. Jordan, Wagner Moura, Jeremy Allen White, and Oscar Isaac at the January 11, 2026 ceremony. (Grok) News DJ Quotes To The Hollywood Reporter “I think the nomination represents the fight in everybody, especially with addictions and those demons that you battle” “Mark Kerr had it all and lost everything, and has since become sober. He did overdose twice. Life is good because he’s sober and because he made it. And not everyone is that lucky. That’s the movie that we wanted to make: a nod to those who fight.” Media Man: Inspiration. Hard work pays off. Great team effort. DJ and MK are both "The Man In The Arena"! News Flashback The Rock’s film ‘The Smashing Machine’ sets a Premiere date The Smashing Machine Buzz In And Around MMA, Pro Wrestling And Movie Industry Legit premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, with TIFF announcing a September 8th premiere at the Princess of Wales Theatre. Dwayne Johnson will also take part in an “In Conversation With” event, which is set to go down the same day as the TIFF premiere of the film. The biopic that works off of the acclaimed documentary of the same name will receive broader theatre distribution on October 3rd. News Flashback In Case You Missed It! Combat Sports/UFC/MMA/Pop Culture The Smashing Machine: News and Video News! MMA and Wrestling Scribes From Lifelong Fan To Sports Biz and beyond ... Under The Media Watercooler By Greg Tingle Rough Draft Scribe Gone Live To Beat UFC International Fight Week Deadline! Media Man: The Smashing Machine has grabbed our attention and imagination like very few films ever have. As a lifelong MMA and wrestling fan, to learn of Dwayne Johnson's casting as Mark Kerr, and to view the movie trailer, was a real treat, and even a flashback of sorts for when I was a young bloke (20 years old) at Newport on the Northern Beaches of Sydney where we had our own version of 'Fight Club' (submission only). Years later we got to help promote MMA and wrestling PPV's via working at Optus Vision/Comms with a collaboration with Main Event TV. Then helping promote some MMA events for even one of the competitors of UFC at one point, circa 2005, Pancrase Hybrid Fighting /Pancrase Australia. Mr Chris de Weaver headed up the Aussie division of Pancrase for those interested. It was via Pancrase (Japan) that I first because aware of future MMA/wrestling legend, Ken Shamrock, who by memory was also going under the name of Vince Torelli, as well as Ken Wayne Shamrock. Fun fact: Ken was the original 'The Rock", and circa 1988 WWF's Don Muraco transformed from 'The Magnificent' to 'The Rock'. Solid name to say the least! Fast forward to just a couple of years ago and we got to witness Ken Shamrock vs Dan Severn in a shoot style pro wrestling event (Battle Championship Wrestling) at Moore Park in Sydney's eastern suburbs. That was my Australian style WrestleMania. I gave the match 4.5 stars. Back to Mr Johnson, Dwayne was a real sport to use on one of his Australian campaigns when he came down under to Sydney, Australia in June 2014 to help promote the Hercules movie. He even signed an oil art paintwork that my partner and I did. It was my idea, but my lady at the time did say 99 percent of the artwork. Still concept and planning matter. Without my part the art would have never got autographed by the man himself! Did I mention the paint was still drying when DJ signed it! Got some paint on my shirt too! Ha. It seemed timely to share some stories from the MMA/wrestling world, and reading about the latest on The Smashing Machine got us all fired up again. Oh, it's UFC International Fight Week also, so buzz is in the air and have travelled down the digital bush telegraph to Sin City Sydney. Big shout out to Dwayne Johnson, Ken Shamrock, Dan Severn, and thanks again to the UFC media team who got me in that time for UFC 293 media/fans event at Circular Quay with the live mic going back and forward with Bam Bam, Volk and Jack. Great memories from that day. As is sometimes said in pro wrestling, "Those who can do, those who can't are fans"! Rolling on the mats as a hobby is one thing, but getting in the UFC cage is a whole different kind of animal. Mark Kerr's legend is going to live on forever, as well as Dana White's and so many others. What a journey it continues to be. To quote our present favourite pro grappler, Karrion Kross aka Killer Kross, "Life Is Fighting!! Rock on legends and counting down the days to the premiere. Let's F' Go! : ) Greg Tingle, Media Man Group Videos The Mac Life YouTube The Rock, Emily Blunt & Mark Kerr talk Jon Jones, The Smashing Machine and Big New Zealand Women youtube.com/watch?v=VX33-P5e… JAXXON Podcast Mark Kerr " THE SMASHING MACHINE" tells all, UFC, PRIDE FC, and making the movie youtube.com/watch?v=yIoEn3u8… youtube.com/@jaxxonpodcast Official Movie Trailer via A24 YouTube The Smashing Machine | Official Trailer HD | A24 youtube.com/watch?v=aRpnP3LZ… From writer/director Benny Safdie and starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt. THE SMASHING MACHINE – In Theaters October 3. RELEASE DATE: October 3 DIRECTOR: Benny Safdie CAST: Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt. News The Smashing Machine: News Flashback June 27, 2025 Overview: "The Smashing Machine" is an upcoming A24 biographical sports drama directed by Benny Safdie, starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as MMA legend Mark Kerr. The film chronicles Kerr’s rise in the UFC during the late 1990s and early 2000s, his aggressive fighting style earning him the nickname “The Smashing Machine,” and his personal struggles with painkiller addiction. Emily Blunt co-stars as Kerr’s wife, Dawn Staples, with additional cast members including real-life fighters Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten, and Oleksandr Usyk. Release Date: The film is set for a theatrical release on October 3, 2025, in the US and October 2, 2025, in Australian cinemas. It’s positioned for awards season consideration, competing with films like Paramount’s Roofman and Neon’s The Keeper. Trailer and Reception: The first trailer, released on April 29, 2025, showcased Johnson’s dramatic transformation with facial prosthetics and a serious demeanour, earning widespread praise for its intensity and authenticity. Fans and critics have lauded Johnson’s departure from his typical blockbuster roles, with some calling it a potential awards contender. The trailer highlights Kerr’s career highs and personal lows, including his addiction struggles. Production Details: Directed, written, co-produced, and co-edited by Benny Safdie (Uncut Gems), the film is a collaboration with Johnson’s Seven Bucks Productions, which acquired Kerr’s story rights in 2019. Johnson underwent intense MMA training, sustaining injuries like a gruesome elbow wound during filming, to authentically portray Kerr. Recent Developments: Posts on X suggest the film may premiere at the 2025 Venice Film Festival, generating buzz for a potential awards run. On June 27, 2025, Johnson, Blunt, and Kerr appeared at the UFC Hall of Fame red carpet to promote the film. Blunt expressed newfound respect for MMA, calling each fight “a new mountain range” and noting her fascination with the sport after filming. Kerr himself shared his excitement on Instagram, praising Johnson’s dedication and the production’s attention to detail. Context and Background: The film draws inspiration from the 2002 HBO documentary The Smashing Machine, which detailed Kerr’s MMA career and struggles with substance abuse. Kerr, a two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion, World Vale Tudo Championship winner, and four-time ADCC World Submission Champion, is depicted as both a formidable athlete and a complex, vulnerable figure. Sentiment and Hype: The project is generating significant excitement, with fans on X and media outlets noting Johnson’s unrecognizable transformation and the film’s raw, character-driven storytelling. It’s seen as a bold shift for Johnson and a prestige project for A24. (Grok) News Flashback The Smashing Machine Recent news about The Smashing Machine, an upcoming A24 biopic about UFC fighter Mark Kerr, centers on the release of its first trailer and promotional materials. Directed by Benny Safdie and starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as Kerr, the film has generated significant buzz for Johnson’s dramatic transformation, both physically and in terms of acting, as he steps away from his typical action roles. The trailer, released on April 29, 2025, highlights Kerr’s rise in the MMA world during the late 1990s, his struggles with drug addiction, and his relationship with Dawn Staples, played by Emily Blunt. The cast also includes real-life fighters like Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten, and Oleksandr Usyk, adding authenticity to the project. The film, set to hit theaters on October 3, 2025, is based on a 2002 HBO documentary of the same name and is produced by A24, with Johnson and Safdie among the producers. Posts on X and various outlets note the anticipation for Johnson’s performance, with some speculating it could position him as a Best Actor contender, while Blunt is seen as a potential Best Supporting Actress nominee. A new poster featuring Johnson in a fighting stance has also been widely shared, with Safdie praising Johnson’s commitment to the role. Filming took place from May to August 2024, despite a reported injury to Johnson during production. The real Mark Kerr has expressed approval of Johnson’s portrayal, sharing his excitement on social media. (Grok) Flashback to June 2024 “Look at that sucker right there ... It looks like I have a cantaloupe in the bottom of my elbow. I got banged up pretty good today in our scenes, and there might be some soft tissue damage in there. That’s a lot of fluid, we’ll see. I’ve got to get it out of there first before I can get any kind of MRI.” Dwayne Johnson in interview with Variety. Media Man: So pumped for The Smashing Machine. Media Man Int The Smashing Machine: News *in progress mediamanint.com/the_smashing… Movies mediamanint.com/movies.html Pop Culture mediamanint.com/pop_culture.… Entertainment News mediamanint.com/news4.html #TheSmashingMachine #DwayneJohnson #EmilyBlunt #MarkKerr #TheRock #A24 #Trailer #GoldenGlobes #GoldenGlobe #FightWeek #UFCFightWeek #FilmFestival #TIFF #MoviePremier #RedCarpet #UFC #MMA #MovieTrailer #TKO #CombatSports #MartialArts #GregTingle #PopCulture #PopCultureNews #BoxOffice #MMA #trend #trends #buzz #media #mediaman (Image credit: A24) @A24

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Pop Culture News/MMA The Rock’s film ‘The Smashing Machine’ sets a Premiere date (In Case You Missed It) The Smashing Machine Buzz In And Around MMA, Pro Wrestling And Movie Industry Legit premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, with TIFF announcing a September 8th premiere at the Princess of Wales Theatre. Dwayne Johnson will also take part in an “In Conversation With” event, which is set to go down the same day as the TIFF premiere of the film. The biopic that works off of the acclaimed documentary of the same name will receive broader theatre distribution on October 3rd. News Flashback In Case You Missed It! Combat Sports/UFC/MMA/Pop Culture The Smashing Machine: News and Video News! MMA and Wrestling Scribes From Lifelong Fan To Sports Biz and beyond ... Under The Media Watercooler By Greg Tingle Rough Draft Scribe Gone Live To Beat UFC International Fight Week Deadline! Media Man: The Smashing Machine has grabbed our attention and imagination like very few films ever have. As a lifelong MMA and wrestling fan, to learn of Dwayne Johnson's casting as Mark Kerr, and to view the movie trailer, was a real treat, and even a flashback of sorts for when I was a young bloke (20 years old) at Newport on the Northern Beaches of Sydney where we had our own version of 'Fight Club' (submission only). Years later we got to help promote MMA and wrestling PPV's via working at Optus Vision/Comms with a collaboration with Main Event TV. Then helping promote some MMA events for even one of the competitors of UFC at one point, circa 2005, Pancrase Hybrid Fighting /Pancrase Australia. Mr Chris de Weaver headed up the Aussie division of Pancrase for those interested. It was via Pancrase (Japan) that I first because aware of future MMA/wrestling legend, Ken Shamrock, who by memory was also going under the name of Vince Torelli, as well as Ken Wayne Shamrock. Fun fact: Ken was the original 'The Rock", and circa 1988 WWF's Don Muraco transformed from 'The Magnificent' to 'The Rock'. Solid name to say the least! Fast forward to just a couple of years ago and we got to witness Ken Shamrock vs Dan Severn in a shoot style pro wrestling event (Battle Championship Wrestling) at Moore Park in Sydney's eastern suburbs. That was my Australian style WrestleMania. I gave the match 4.5 stars. Back to Mr Johnson, Dwayne was a real sport to use on one of his Australian campaigns when he came down under to Sydney, Australia in June 2014 to help promote the Hercules movie. He even signed an oil art paintwork that my partner and I did. It was my idea, but my lady at the time did say 99 percent of the artwork. Still concept and planning matter. Without my part the art would have never got autographed by the man himself! Did I mention the paint was still drying when DJ signed it! Got some paint on my shirt too! Ha. It seemed timely to share some stories from the MMA/wrestling world, and reading about the latest on The Smashing Machine got us all fired up again. Oh, it's UFC International Fight Week also, so buzz is in the air and have travelled down the digital bush telegraph to Sin City Sydney. Big shout out to Dwayne Johnson, Ken Shamrock, Dan Severn, and thanks again to the UFC media team who got me in that time for UFC 293 media/fans event at Circular Quay with the live mic going back and forward with Bam Bam, Volk and Jack. Great memories from that day. As is sometimes said in pro wrestling, "Those who can do, those who can't are fans"! Rolling on the mats as a hobby is one thing, but getting in the UFC cage is a whole different kind of animal. Mark Kerr's legend is going to live on forever, as well as Dana White's and so many others. What a journey it continues to be. To quote our present favourite pro grappler, Karrion Kross, "Life Is Fighting!! Rock on legends and counting down the days to the premiere. Let's F' Go! : ) Greg Tingle, Media Man Group Videos The Mac Life YouTube The Rock, Emily Blunt & Mark Kerr talk Jon Jones, The Smashing Machine and Big New Zealand Women youtube.com/watch?v=VX33-P5e… JAXXON Podcast Mark Kerr " THE SMASHING MACHINE" tells all, UFC, PRIDE FC, and making the movie youtube.com/watch?v=yIoEn3u8… youtube.com/@jaxxonpodcast Official Movie Trailer via A24 YouTube The Smashing Machine | Official Trailer HD | A24 youtube.com/watch?v=aRpnP3LZ… From writer/director Benny Safdie and starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt. THE SMASHING MACHINE – In Theaters October 3. RELEASE DATE: October 3 DIRECTOR: Benny Safdie CAST: Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt. News The Smashing Machine: News Flashback June 27, 2025 Overview: "The Smashing Machine" is an upcoming A24 biographical sports drama directed by Benny Safdie, starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as MMA legend Mark Kerr. The film chronicles Kerr’s rise in the UFC during the late 1990s and early 2000s, his aggressive fighting style earning him the nickname “The Smashing Machine,” and his personal struggles with painkiller addiction. Emily Blunt co-stars as Kerr’s wife, Dawn Staples, with additional cast members including real-life fighters Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten, and Oleksandr Usyk. Release Date: The film is set for a theatrical release on October 3, 2025, in the US and October 2, 2025, in Australian cinemas. It’s positioned for awards season consideration, competing with films like Paramount’s Roofman and Neon’s The Keeper. Trailer and Reception: The first trailer, released on April 29, 2025, showcased Johnson’s dramatic transformation with facial prosthetics and a serious demeanour, earning widespread praise for its intensity and authenticity. Fans and critics have lauded Johnson’s departure from his typical blockbuster roles, with some calling it a potential awards contender. The trailer highlights Kerr’s career highs and personal lows, including his addiction struggles. Production Details: Directed, written, co-produced, and co-edited by Benny Safdie (Uncut Gems), the film is a collaboration with Johnson’s Seven Bucks Productions, which acquired Kerr’s story rights in 2019. Johnson underwent intense MMA training, sustaining injuries like a gruesome elbow wound during filming, to authentically portray Kerr. Recent Developments: Posts on X suggest the film may premiere at the 2025 Venice Film Festival, generating buzz for a potential awards run. On June 27, 2025, Johnson, Blunt, and Kerr appeared at the UFC Hall of Fame red carpet to promote the film. Blunt expressed newfound respect for MMA, calling each fight “a new mountain range” and noting her fascination with the sport after filming. Kerr himself shared his excitement on Instagram, praising Johnson’s dedication and the production’s attention to detail. Context and Background: The film draws inspiration from the 2002 HBO documentary The Smashing Machine, which detailed Kerr’s MMA career and struggles with substance abuse. Kerr, a two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion, World Vale Tudo Championship winner, and four-time ADCC World Submission Champion, is depicted as both a formidable athlete and a complex, vulnerable figure. Sentiment and Hype: The project is generating significant excitement, with fans on X and media outlets noting Johnson’s unrecognizable transformation and the film’s raw, character-driven storytelling. It’s seen as a bold shift for Johnson and a prestige project for A24. (Grok) News Flashback The Smashing Machine Recent news about The Smashing Machine, an upcoming A24 biopic about UFC fighter Mark Kerr, centers on the release of its first trailer and promotional materials. Directed by Benny Safdie and starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as Kerr, the film has generated significant buzz for Johnson’s dramatic transformation, both physically and in terms of acting, as he steps away from his typical action roles. The trailer, released on April 29, 2025, highlights Kerr’s rise in the MMA world during the late 1990s, his struggles with drug addiction, and his relationship with Dawn Staples, played by Emily Blunt. The cast also includes real-life fighters like Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten, and Oleksandr Usyk, adding authenticity to the project. The film, set to hit theaters on October 3, 2025, is based on a 2002 HBO documentary of the same name and is produced by A24, with Johnson and Safdie among the producers. Posts on X and various outlets note the anticipation for Johnson’s performance, with some speculating it could position him as a Best Actor contender, while Blunt is seen as a potential Best Supporting Actress nominee. A new poster featuring Johnson in a fighting stance has also been widely shared, with Safdie praising Johnson’s commitment to the role. Filming took place from May to August 2024, despite a reported injury to Johnson during production. The real Mark Kerr has expressed approval of Johnson’s portrayal, sharing his excitement on social media. (Grok) Flashback to June 2024 “Look at that sucker right there ... It looks like I have a cantaloupe in the bottom of my elbow. I got banged up pretty good today in our scenes, and there might be some soft tissue damage in there. That’s a lot of fluid, we’ll see. I’ve got to get it out of there first before I can get any kind of MRI.” Dwayne Johnson in interview with Variety. Media Man: So pumped for The Smashing Machine. Media Man Int The Smashing Machine: News *in progress mediamanint.com/the_smashing… Movies mediamanint.com/movies.html Pop Culture mediamanint.com/pop_culture.… Entertainment News mediamanint.com/news4.html #TheSmashingMachine #DwayneJohnson #EmilyBlunt #MarkKerr #TheRock #A24 #Trailer #FightWeek #UFCFightWeek #FilmFestival #TIFF #MoviePremier #RedCarpet #UFC #MMA #MovieTrailer #TKO #CombatSports #MartialArts #GregTingle #PopCulture #PopCultureNews #BoxOffice #MMA #trend #trends #buzz #media #mediaman (Image credit: A24) @A24

Pop Culture News/MMA The Rock’s film ‘The Smashing Machine’ sets a Premiere date The Smashing Machine Buzz In And Around MMA, Pro Wrestling And Movie Industry Legit premier at the Toronto International Film Festival, with TIFF announcing a September 8th premiere at the Princess of Wales Theatre. Dwayne Johnson will also take part in an “In Conversation With” event, which is set to go down the same day as the TIFF premiere of the film. The biopic that works off of the acclaimed documentary of the same name will receive broader theatre distribution on October 3rd. News Flashback In Case You Missed It! Combat Sports/UFC/MMA/Pop Culture The Smashing Machine: News and Video News! MMA and Wrestling Scribes From Lifelong Fan To Sports Biz and beyond ... Under The Media Watercooler By Greg Tingle Rough Draft Scribe Gone Live To Beat UFC International Fight Week Deadline! Media Man: The Smashing Machine has grabbed our attention and imagination like very few films ever have. As a lifelong MMA and wrestling fan, to learn of Dwayne Johnson's casting as Mark Kerr, and to view the movie trailer, was a real treat, and even a flashback of sorts for when I was a young bloke (20 years old) at Newport on the Northern Beaches of Sydney where we had our own version of 'Fight Club' (submission only). Years later we got to help promote MMA and wrestling PPV's via working at Optus Vision/Comms with a collaboration with Main Event TV. Then helping promote some MMA events for even one of the competitors of UFC at one point, circa 2005, Pancrase Hybrid Fighting /Pancrase Australia. Mr Chris de Weaver headed up the Aussie division of Pancrase for those interested. It was via Pancrase (Japan) that I first because aware of future MMA/wrestling legend, Ken Shamrock, who by memory was also going under the name of Vince Torelli, as well as Ken Wayne Shamrock. Fun fact: Ken was the original 'The Rock", and circa 1988 WWF's Don Muraco transformed from 'The Magnificent' to 'The Rock'. Solid name to say the least! Fast forward to just a couple of years ago and we got to witness Ken Shamrock vs Dan Severn in a shoot style pro wrestling event (Battle Championship Wrestling) at Moore Park in Sydney's eastern suburbs. That was my Australian style WrestleMania. I gave the match 4.5 stars. Back to Mr Johnson, Dwayne was a real sport to use on one of his Australian campaigns when he came down under to Sydney, Australia in June 2014 to help promote the Hercules movie. He even signed an oil art paintwork that my partner and I did. It was my idea, but my lady at the time did say 99 percent of the artwork. Still concept and planning matter. Without my part the art would have never got autographed by the man himself! Did I mention the paint was still drying when DJ signed it! Got some paint on my shirt too! Ha. It seemed timely to share some stories from the MMA/wrestling world, and reading about the latest on The Smashing Machine got us all fired up again. Oh, it's UFC International Fight Week also, so buzz is in the air and have travelled down the digital bush telegraph to Sin City Sydney. Big shout out to Dwayne Johnson, Ken Shamrock, Dan Severn, and thanks again to the UFC media team who got me in that time for UFC 293 media/fans event at Circular Quay with the live mic going back and forward with Bam Bam, Volk and Jack. Great memories from that day. As is sometimes said in pro wrestling, "Those who can do, those who can't are fans"! Rolling on the mats as a hobby is one thing, but getting in the UFC cage is a whole different kind of animal. Mark Kerr's legend is going to live on forever, as well as Dana White's and so many others. What a journey it continues to be. To quote our present favourite pro grappler, Karrion Kross, "Life Is Fighting!! Rock on legends and counting down the days to the premiere. Let's F' Go! : ) Greg Tingle, Media Man Group Videos The Mac Life YouTube The Rock, Emily Blunt & Mark Kerr talk Jon Jones, The Smashing Machine and Big New Zealand Women youtube.com/watch?v=VX33-P5e… JAXXON Podcast Mark Kerr " THE SMASHING MACHINE" tells all, UFC, PRIDE FC, and making the movie youtube.com/watch?v=yIoEn3u8… youtube.com/@jaxxonpodcast Official Movie Trailer via A24 YouTube The Smashing Machine | Official Trailer HD | A24 youtube.com/watch?v=aRpnP3LZ… From writer/director Benny Safdie and starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt. THE SMASHING MACHINE – In Theaters October 3. RELEASE DATE: October 3 DIRECTOR: Benny Safdie CAST: Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt. News The Smashing Machine: News Flashback June 27, 2025 Overview: "The Smashing Machine" is an upcoming A24 biographical sports drama directed by Benny Safdie, starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as MMA legend Mark Kerr. The film chronicles Kerr’s rise in the UFC during the late 1990s and early 2000s, his aggressive fighting style earning him the nickname “The Smashing Machine,” and his personal struggles with painkiller addiction. Emily Blunt co-stars as Kerr’s wife, Dawn Staples, with additional cast members including real-life fighters Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten, and Oleksandr Usyk. Release Date: The film is set for a theatrical release on October 3, 2025, in the US and October 2, 2025, in Australian cinemas. It’s positioned for awards season consideration, competing with films like Paramount’s Roofman and Neon’s The Keeper. Trailer and Reception: The first trailer, released on April 29, 2025, showcased Johnson’s dramatic transformation with facial prosthetics and a serious demeanour, earning widespread praise for its intensity and authenticity. Fans and critics have lauded Johnson’s departure from his typical blockbuster roles, with some calling it a potential awards contender. The trailer highlights Kerr’s career highs and personal lows, including his addiction struggles. Production Details: Directed, written, co-produced, and co-edited by Benny Safdie (Uncut Gems), the film is a collaboration with Johnson’s Seven Bucks Productions, which acquired Kerr’s story rights in 2019. Johnson underwent intense MMA training, sustaining injuries like a gruesome elbow wound during filming, to authentically portray Kerr. Recent Developments: Posts on X suggest the film may premiere at the 2025 Venice Film Festival, generating buzz for a potential awards run. On June 27, 2025, Johnson, Blunt, and Kerr appeared at the UFC Hall of Fame red carpet to promote the film. Blunt expressed newfound respect for MMA, calling each fight “a new mountain range” and noting her fascination with the sport after filming. Kerr himself shared his excitement on Instagram, praising Johnson’s dedication and the production’s attention to detail. Context and Background: The film draws inspiration from the 2002 HBO documentary The Smashing Machine, which detailed Kerr’s MMA career and struggles with substance abuse. Kerr, a two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion, World Vale Tudo Championship winner, and four-time ADCC World Submission Champion, is depicted as both a formidable athlete and a complex, vulnerable figure. Sentiment and Hype: The project is generating significant excitement, with fans on X and media outlets noting Johnson’s unrecognizable transformation and the film’s raw, character-driven storytelling. It’s seen as a bold shift for Johnson and a prestige project for A24. (Grok) News Flashback The Smashing Machine Recent news about The Smashing Machine, an upcoming A24 biopic about UFC fighter Mark Kerr, centers on the release of its first trailer and promotional materials. Directed by Benny Safdie and starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as Kerr, the film has generated significant buzz for Johnson’s dramatic transformation, both physically and in terms of acting, as he steps away from his typical action roles. The trailer, released on April 29, 2025, highlights Kerr’s rise in the MMA world during the late 1990s, his struggles with drug addiction, and his relationship with Dawn Staples, played by Emily Blunt. The cast also includes real-life fighters like Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten, and Oleksandr Usyk, adding authenticity to the project. The film, set to hit theaters on October 3, 2025, is based on a 2002 HBO documentary of the same name and is produced by A24, with Johnson and Safdie among the producers. Posts on X and various outlets note the anticipation for Johnson’s performance, with some speculating it could position him as a Best Actor contender, while Blunt is seen as a potential Best Supporting Actress nominee. A new poster featuring Johnson in a fighting stance has also been widely shared, with Safdie praising Johnson’s commitment to the role. Filming took place from May to August 2024, despite a reported injury to Johnson during production. The real Mark Kerr has expressed approval of Johnson’s portrayal, sharing his excitement on social media. (Grok) Flashback to June 2024 “Look at that sucker right there ... It looks like I have a cantaloupe in the bottom of my elbow. I got banged up pretty good today in our scenes, and there might be some soft tissue damage in there. That’s a lot of fluid, we’ll see. I’ve got to get it out of there first before I can get any kind of MRI.” Dwayne Johnson in interview with Variety. Media Man: So pumped for The Smashing Machine. Media Man Int The Smashing Machine: News *in progress mediamanint.com/the_smashing… Movies mediamanint.com/movies.html Pop Culture mediamanint.com/pop_culture.… Entertainment News mediamanint.com/news4.html #TheSmashingMachine #DwayneJohnson #EmilyBlunt #MarkKerr #TheRock #A24 #Trailer #FightWeek #UFCFightWeek #FilmFestival #TIFF #MoviePremier #RedCarpet #UFC #MMA #MovieTrailer #TKO #CombatSports #MartialArts #GregTingle #PopCulture #PopCultureNews #BoxOffice #MMA #trend #trends #buzz #media #mediaman (Image credit: A24) @A24

Combat Sports/UFC/MMA/Pop Culture The Smashing Machine: News and Video News! (In Case You Missed It) MMA and Wrestling Scribes From Lifelong Fan To Sports Biz and beyond ... Under The Media Watercooler By Greg Tingle Rough Draft Scribe Gone Live To Beat UFC International Fight Week Deadline! Media Man: The Smashing Machine has grabbed our attention and imagination like very few films ever have. As a lifelong MMA and wrestling fan, to learn of Dwayne Johnson's casting as Mark Kerr, and to view the movie trailer, was a real treat, and even a flashback of sorts for when I was a young bloke (20 years old) at Newport on the Northern Beaches of Sydney where we had our own version of 'Fight Club' (submission only). Years later we got to help promote MMA and wrestling PPV's via working at Optus Vision/Comms with a collaboration with Main Event TV. Then helping promote some MMA events for even one of the competitors of UFC at one point, circa 2005, Pancrase Hybrid Fighting /Pancrase Australia. Mr Chris de Weaver headed up the Aussie division of Pancrase for those interested. It was via Pancrase (Japan) that I first because aware of future MMA/wrestling legend, Ken Shamrock, who by memory was also going under the name of Vince Torelli, as well as Ken Wayne Shamrock. Fun fact: Ken was the original "The Rock", and circa 1988 WWF's Don Muraco transformed from 'The Magnificent' to 'The Rock'. Solid name to say the least! Fast forward to just a couple of years ago and we got to witness Ken Shamrock vs Dan Severn in a shoot style pro wrestling event (Battle Championship Wrestling) at Moore Park in Sydney's eastern suburbs. That was my Australian style WrestleMania. I gave the match 4.5 stars. Back to Mr Johnson, Dwayne was a real sport to use on one of his Australian campaigns when he came down under to Sydney, Australia in June 2014 to help promote the Hercules movie. He even signed an oil art paintwork that my partner and I did. It was my idea, but my lady at the time did say 99 percent of the artwork. Still concept and planning matter. Without my part the art would have never got autographed by the man himself! Did I mention the paint was still drying when DJ signed it! Got some paint on my shirt too! Ha. It seemed timely to share some stories from the MMA/wrestling world, and reading about the latest on The Smashing Machine got us all fired up again. Oh, it's UFC International Fight Week also, so buzz is in the air and have travelled down the digital bush telegraph to Sin City Sydney. Big shout out to Dwayne Johnson, Ken Shamrock, Dan Severn, and thanks again to the UFC media team who got me in that time for UFC 293 media/fans event at Circular Quay with the live mic going back and forward with Bam Bam, Volk and Jack. Great memories from that day. As is sometimes said in pro wrestling, "Those who can do, those who can't are fans"! Rolling on the mats as a hobby is one thing, but getting in the UFC cage is a whole different kind of animal. Mark Kerr's legend is going to live on forever, as well as Dana White's and so many others. What a journey it continues to be. To quote our present favourite pro grappler, Karrion Kross, "Life Is Fighting!! Rock on legends and counting down the days to the premiere. Let's F' Go! : ) Greg Tingle, Media Man Group Videos The Mac Life YouTube The Rock, Emily Blunt & Mark Kerr talk Jon Jones, The Smashing Machine and Big New Zealand Women youtube.com/watch?v=VX33-P5e… JAXXON Podcast Mark Kerr " THE SMASHING MACHINE" tells all, UFC, PRIDE FC, and making the movie youtube.com/watch?v=yIoEn3u8… youtube.com/@jaxxonpodcast Official Movie Trailer via A24 YouTube The Smashing Machine | Official Trailer HD | A24 youtube.com/watch?v=aRpnP3LZ… From writer/director Benny Safdie and starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt. THE SMASHING MACHINE – In Theaters October 3. RELEASE DATE: October 3 DIRECTOR: Benny Safdie CAST: Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt. News The Smashing Machine: News June 27, 2025 Overview: "The Smashing Machine" is an upcoming A24 biographical sports drama directed by Benny Safdie, starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as MMA legend Mark Kerr. The film chronicles Kerr’s rise in the UFC during the late 1990s and early 2000s, his aggressive fighting style earning him the nickname “The Smashing Machine,” and his personal struggles with painkiller addiction. Emily Blunt co-stars as Kerr’s wife, Dawn Staples, with additional cast members including real-life fighters Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten, and Oleksandr Usyk. Release Date: The film is set for a theatrical release on October 3, 2025, in the US and October 2, 2025, in Australian cinemas. It’s positioned for awards season consideration, competing with films like Paramount’s Roofman and Neon’s The Keeper. Trailer and Reception: The first trailer, released on April 29, 2025, showcased Johnson’s dramatic transformation with facial prosthetics and a serious demeanour, earning widespread praise for its intensity and authenticity. Fans and critics have lauded Johnson’s departure from his typical blockbuster roles, with some calling it a potential awards contender. The trailer highlights Kerr’s career highs and personal lows, including his addiction struggles. Production Details: Directed, written, co-produced, and co-edited by Benny Safdie (Uncut Gems), the film is a collaboration with Johnson’s Seven Bucks Productions, which acquired Kerr’s story rights in 2019. Johnson underwent intense MMA training, sustaining injuries like a gruesome elbow wound during filming, to authentically portray Kerr. Recent Developments: Posts on X suggest the film may premiere at the 2025 Venice Film Festival, generating buzz for a potential awards run. On June 27, 2025, Johnson, Blunt, and Kerr appeared at the UFC Hall of Fame red carpet to promote the film. Blunt expressed newfound respect for MMA, calling each fight “a new mountain range” and noting her fascination with the sport after filming. Kerr himself shared his excitement on Instagram, praising Johnson’s dedication and the production’s attention to detail. Context and Background: The film draws inspiration from the 2002 HBO documentary The Smashing Machine, which detailed Kerr’s MMA career and struggles with substance abuse. Kerr, a two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion, World Vale Tudo Championship winner, and four-time ADCC World Submission Champion, is depicted as both a formidable athlete and a complex, vulnerable figure. Sentiment and Hype: The project is generating significant excitement, with fans on X and media outlets noting Johnson’s unrecognizable transformation and the film’s raw, character-driven storytelling. It’s seen as a bold shift for Johnson and a prestige project for A24. (Grok) News Flashback The Smashing Machine Recent news about The Smashing Machine, an upcoming A24 biopic about UFC fighter Mark Kerr, centers on the release of its first trailer and promotional materials. Directed by Benny Safdie and starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as Kerr, the film has generated significant buzz for Johnson’s dramatic transformation, both physically and in terms of acting, as he steps away from his typical action roles. The trailer, released on April 29, 2025, highlights Kerr’s rise in the MMA world during the late 1990s, his struggles with drug addiction, and his relationship with Dawn Staples, played by Emily Blunt. The cast also includes real-life fighters like Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten, and Oleksandr Usyk, adding authenticity to the project. The film, set to hit theaters on October 3, 2025, is based on a 2002 HBO documentary of the same name and is produced by A24, with Johnson and Safdie among the producers. Posts on X and various outlets note the anticipation for Johnson’s performance, with some speculating it could position him as a Best Actor contender, while Blunt is seen as a potential Best Supporting Actress nominee. A new poster featuring Johnson in a fighting stance has also been widely shared, with Safdie praising Johnson’s commitment to the role. Filming took place from May to August 2024, despite a reported injury to Johnson during production. The real Mark Kerr has expressed approval of Johnson’s portrayal, sharing his excitement on social media. (Grok) Flashback to June 2024 “Look at that sucker right there ... It looks like I have a cantaloupe in the bottom of my elbow. I got banged up pretty good today in our scenes, and there might be some soft tissue damage in there. That’s a lot of fluid, we’ll see. I’ve got to get it out of there first before I can get any kind of MRI.” Dwayne Johnson in interview with Variety. Media Man: So pumped for The Smashing Machine. Media Man Int Movies mediamanint.com/movies.html Pop Culture mediamanint.com/pop_culture.… Entertainment News mediamanint.com/news4.html #TheSmashingMachine #DwayneJohnson #EmilyBlunt #MarkKerr #TheRock #A24 #Trailer #FightWeek #UFCFightWeek #UFC #MMA #MovieTrailer #GregTingle #PopCulture #BoxOffice #MMA #media #mediaman (Image credit: A24) @A24

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Combat Sports/UFC/MMA/Pop Culture The Smashing Machine: News and Video News! MMA and Wrestling Scribes From Lifelong Fan To Sports Biz and beyond ... Under The Media Watercooler By Greg Tingle Rough Draft Scribe Gone Live To Beat UFC International Fight Week Deadline! Media Man: The Smashing Machine has grabbed our attention and imagination like very few films ever have. As a lifelong MMA and wrestling fan, to learn of Dwayne Johnson's casting as Mark Kerr, and to view the movie trailer, was a real treat, and even a flashback of sorts for when I was a young bloke (20 years old) at Newport on the Northern Beaches of Sydney where we had our own version of 'Fight Club' (submission only). Years later we got to help promote MMA and wrestling PPV's via working at Optus Vision/Comms with a collaboration with Main Event TV. Then helping promote some MMA events for even one of the competitors of UFC at one point, circa 2005, Pancrase Hybrid Fighting /Pancrase Australia. Mr Chris de Weaver headed up the Aussie division of Pancrase for those interested. It was via Pancrase (Japan) that I first because aware of future MMA/wrestling legend, Ken Shamrock, who by memory was also going under the name of Vince Torelli, as well as Ken Wayne Shamrock. Fun fact: Ken was the original 'The Rock", and circa 1988 WWF's Don Muraco transformed from 'The Magnificent' to 'The Rock'. Solid name to say the least! Fast forward to just a couple of years ago and we got to witness Ken Shamrock vs Dan Severn in a shoot style pro wrestling event (Battle Championship Wrestling) at Moore Park in Sydney's eastern suburbs. That was my Australian style WrestleMania. I gave the match 4.5 stars. Back to Mr Johnson, Dwayne was a real sport to use on one of his Australian campaigns when he came down under to Sydney, Australia in June 2014 to help promote the Hercules movie. He even signed an oil art paintwork that my partner and I did. It was my idea, but my lady at the time did say 99 percent of the artwork. Still concept and planning matter. Without my part the art would have never got autographed by the man himself! Did I mention the paint was still drying when DJ signed it! Got some paint on my shirt too! Ha. It seemed timely to share some stories from the MMA/wrestling world, and reading about the latest on The Smashing Machine got us all fired up again. Oh, it's UFC International Fight Week also, so buzz is in the air and have travelled down the digital bush telegraph to Sin City Sydney. Big shout out to Dwayne Johnson, Ken Shamrock, Dan Severn, and thanks again to the UFC media team who got me in that time for UFC 293 media/fans event at Circular Quay with the live mic going back and forward with Bam Bam, Volk and Jack. Great memories from that day. As is sometimes said in pro wrestling, "Those who can do, those who can't are fans"! Rolling on the mats as a hobby is one thing, but getting in the UFC cage is a whole different kind of animal. Mark Kerr's legend is going to live on forever, as well as Dana White's and so many others. What a journey it continues to be. To quote our present favourite pro grappler, Karrion Kross, "Life Is Fighting!! Rock on legends and counting down the days to the premiere. Let's F' Go! : ) Greg Tingle, Media Man Group Videos The Mac Life YouTube The Rock, Emily Blunt & Mark Kerr talk Jon Jones, The Smashing Machine and Big New Zealand Women youtube.com/watch?v=VX33-P5e… JAXXON Podcast Mark Kerr " THE SMASHING MACHINE" tells all, UFC, PRIDE FC, and making the movie youtube.com/watch?v=yIoEn3u8… youtube.com/@jaxxonpodcast Official Movie Trailer via A24 YouTube The Smashing Machine | Official Trailer HD | A24 youtube.com/watch?v=aRpnP3LZ… From writer/director Benny Safdie and starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt. THE SMASHING MACHINE – In Theaters October 3. RELEASE DATE: October 3 DIRECTOR: Benny Safdie CAST: Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt. News The Smashing Machine: News June 27, 2025 Overview: "The Smashing Machine" is an upcoming A24 biographical sports drama directed by Benny Safdie, starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as MMA legend Mark Kerr. The film chronicles Kerr’s rise in the UFC during the late 1990s and early 2000s, his aggressive fighting style earning him the nickname “The Smashing Machine,” and his personal struggles with painkiller addiction. Emily Blunt co-stars as Kerr’s wife, Dawn Staples, with additional cast members including real-life fighters Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten, and Oleksandr Usyk. Release Date: The film is set for a theatrical release on October 3, 2025, in the US and October 2, 2025, in Australian cinemas. It’s positioned for awards season consideration, competing with films like Paramount’s Roofman and Neon’s The Keeper. Trailer and Reception: The first trailer, released on April 29, 2025, showcased Johnson’s dramatic transformation with facial prosthetics and a serious demeanour, earning widespread praise for its intensity and authenticity. Fans and critics have lauded Johnson’s departure from his typical blockbuster roles, with some calling it a potential awards contender. The trailer highlights Kerr’s career highs and personal lows, including his addiction struggles. Production Details: Directed, written, co-produced, and co-edited by Benny Safdie (Uncut Gems), the film is a collaboration with Johnson’s Seven Bucks Productions, which acquired Kerr’s story rights in 2019. Johnson underwent intense MMA training, sustaining injuries like a gruesome elbow wound during filming, to authentically portray Kerr. Recent Developments: Posts on X suggest the film may premiere at the 2025 Venice Film Festival, generating buzz for a potential awards run. On June 27, 2025, Johnson, Blunt, and Kerr appeared at the UFC Hall of Fame red carpet to promote the film. Blunt expressed newfound respect for MMA, calling each fight “a new mountain range” and noting her fascination with the sport after filming. Kerr himself shared his excitement on Instagram, praising Johnson’s dedication and the production’s attention to detail. Context and Background: The film draws inspiration from the 2002 HBO documentary The Smashing Machine, which detailed Kerr’s MMA career and struggles with substance abuse. Kerr, a two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion, World Vale Tudo Championship winner, and four-time ADCC World Submission Champion, is depicted as both a formidable athlete and a complex, vulnerable figure. Sentiment and Hype: The project is generating significant excitement, with fans on X and media outlets noting Johnson’s unrecognizable transformation and the film’s raw, character-driven storytelling. It’s seen as a bold shift for Johnson and a prestige project for A24. (Grok) News Flashback The Smashing Machine Recent news about The Smashing Machine, an upcoming A24 biopic about UFC fighter Mark Kerr, centers on the release of its first trailer and promotional materials. Directed by Benny Safdie and starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as Kerr, the film has generated significant buzz for Johnson’s dramatic transformation, both physically and in terms of acting, as he steps away from his typical action roles. The trailer, released on April 29, 2025, highlights Kerr’s rise in the MMA world during the late 1990s, his struggles with drug addiction, and his relationship with Dawn Staples, played by Emily Blunt. The cast also includes real-life fighters like Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten, and Oleksandr Usyk, adding authenticity to the project. The film, set to hit theaters on October 3, 2025, is based on a 2002 HBO documentary of the same name and is produced by A24, with Johnson and Safdie among the producers. Posts on X and various outlets note the anticipation for Johnson’s performance, with some speculating it could position him as a Best Actor contender, while Blunt is seen as a potential Best Supporting Actress nominee. A new poster featuring Johnson in a fighting stance has also been widely shared, with Safdie praising Johnson’s commitment to the role. Filming took place from May to August 2024, despite a reported injury to Johnson during production. The real Mark Kerr has expressed approval of Johnson’s portrayal, sharing his excitement on social media. (Grok) Flashback to June 2024 “Look at that sucker right there ... It looks like I have a cantaloupe in the bottom of my elbow. I got banged up pretty good today in our scenes, and there might be some soft tissue damage in there. That’s a lot of fluid, we’ll see. I’ve got to get it out of there first before I can get any kind of MRI.” Dwayne Johnson in interview with Variety. Media Man: So pumped for The Smashing Machine. Media Man Int Movies mediamanint.com/movies.html Pop Culture mediamanint.com/pop_culture.… Entertainment News mediamanint.com/news4.html #TheSmashingMachine #DwayneJohnson #EmilyBlunt #MarkKerr #TheRock #A24 #Trailer #FightWeek #UFCFightWeek #UFC #MMA #MovieTrailer #GregTingle #PopCulture #BoxOffice #MMA #media #mediaman (Image credit: A24) @A24

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