THE MAIN EVENT PRESS JUNKET

Almost every boy I know dreams of someday getting the chance to jump in a wrestling ring and do a smackdown on an opponent like WWE superstars Hulk Hogan, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, and John Cena. For one boy that dream becomes a reality in the new original Netflix movie THE MAIN EVENT. The movie focusses on an eleven year old boy who obtains super powers and utilizes them to protect his classmates from school bullies while also attempting to become the youngest person to join the WWE wrestling circuit.

THE MAIN EVENT debuts on Netflix beginning Friday, April 10, 2020 but ageekdaddy.com was invited to view an advance screening of the movie as well as have my eleven year old son and this dad blogger be part of an exclusive group of family bloggers to participate in an online press junket with Seth Carr and Tichina Arnold who star in the film.  During this Q & A session my son asks if there was any inspiration or history behind the wrestling mask that transforms Carr's character into an alter ego known as Kid Chaos and I make some references to the big wrestling match finale in THE MAIN EVENT. Here is a snippet from our conversation:



THE MAIN EVENT revolves around 11-year-old Leo Thompson (Seth Carr) discovering a magical wrestling mask that grants him super strength. Not only does he use his new found powers to tackle some bullies who are harassing him but to enter a WWE competition. With the support of his grandmother (Tichina Arnold), Leo will do whatever it takes to achieve his dream of becoming a WWE Superstar. Can one kid win it all, in the face of epic challengers in the ring?



At only 12 years old Seth Carr already has built himself an impressive acting resume. He stood in for Michael B. Johnson playing a young Killmonger in the hit movie BLACK PANTHER as well as stars in Nickelodeon's hit show KNIGHT SQUAD and Amazon's BOSCH. This followed his first acting gig appearing on DAYS OF OUR LIVES beginning at the age of 5. Other television appearances have included roles on CODE BLACK, BROOKLYN 99 and HOT IN CLEVELAND. He's also been in more than 30 TV commercials!

Tichina Arnold also has a nice acting resume. She's has had roles in MARTIN, WILD HOGS, HAPPILY DIVORCED, SURVIVORS REMORSE, EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS, and the current CBS primetime sitcom THE NEIGHBORHOOD. Intrigued by my references to her getting in the wrestling ring and doing a "booty move" during THE MAIN EVENT? You'll have to watch the movie when it premieres on Netflix to see what I'm talking about. But you can watch the whole chat session from our THE MAIN EVENT press junket right now:



THE MAIN EVENT was produced in partnership with the WWE to help provide a family friendly aspect to the wrestling brand. It scores a takedown in achieving that goal! The movie, which also features WWE personalities including Kofi Kingston, The Miz and Sheamus, is a movie that kids and parents can enjoy together.

My son was jumping out of his chair rooting on Kid Chaos in the wrestling scenes and I found myself up on my feet cheering too. With a lot of families homebound right now this is a movie that parents can appreciate has kid-appropriate content that is also very entertaining to watch. It has earned a Geek Daddy nod of approval!

THE MAIN EVENT will be showing exclusively on Netflix beginning on April 10, 2020.

HBO Ballers: Season 2 Digital Download Giveaway

If you missed the most recent season of the HBO hit comedy series BALLERS when it was broadcast over the summer, you can catch up on Season 2 now as it will be available to own on Digital HD beginning Monday, October 24, 2016.  The complete season download includes all ten Season 2 episodes, plus Inside the Episodes features at select retailers that take viewers behind the scenes of the show.  With Digital HD you can stream the show's episodes to your television, view them on a computer, or watch from a mobile device whenever is convenient for you.
 
The series revolves around former Miami Dolphins stand-out Spencer Strasmore, played by Dwayne Johnson (AKA The Rock from the WWE) who is coping with the realities of life after football. He reinvents himself as a financial manager for professional athletes in sun-soaked Miami. Drama and hilarity ensue as Strasmore mentors other current and former players through the daily grind of the business of football.

In Season 2 of BALLERS, things are getting more competitive and complicated for Spencer. As the lines between professional and personal blur in his pursuit of lasting success and glory, he must face demons from the past when he goes head-to-head with the biggest business manager on the scene.  Heralded by critics for Johnson’s “movie-star charisma” (The Hollywood Reporter) and co-star Rob Corddry’s “hilarious” performance (TV Overmind), BALLERS is a must-see comedy for football fanatics and TV junkies alike.

Compliments of HBO, A Geek Daddy has a digital code to download all of Season 2's episodes of BALLERS to giveaway to one lucky winner.  To enter this giveaway you must follow @Geekdad248 on Twitter and retweet our original contest tweet embedded below before October 23, 2016 @ 11:59 pm ET.

.@BallersHBO Season 2 available to own on Digital HD starting Monday October 24--RT & Follow @GeekDad248 for chance to win download code #ad pic.twitter.com/69zNvWwYQt

— A Geek Daddy (@GeekDad248) October 21, 2016

To be eligible for the giveaway entrants must be a US  resident over the age of 18 to participate. .Prizing is courtesy of HBO.  A Geek Daddy will email the Digital HD code to a randomly selected winner. The selected winner must provide a valid email to redeem the digital download code and redemption of the prize will be the only use of provided email. Winner is subject to eligibility verification. By participating in this promotion you waive any liability of any kind against the publisher of this blog. A Geek Daddy received a digital download of Season 2 of BALLERS for personal use as compensation for sponsoring this promotion.  A Geek Daddy is providing this giveaway contest as a benefit to our readers and social media follower.

For more information about this television series, please visit hbo.com/ballers

SANTA'S LITTLE HELPER

Ho-ho-hold on tight for holiday hijinks in this hilarious family comedy starring WWE Superstar Mike "The Miz" Mizanin, WWE Diva Paige and AnnaLynne McCord.  After losing his job, a slick-talking businessman is given the chance of a lifetime -- to be Santa's second-in-command.  But to earn the coveted position, he'll have to wage an outrageous battle against a scheming elf who wants the gig for herself!

May the best elf win!  Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and WWE Studios present outrageous holiday fun when SANTA'S LITTLE HELPER arrives on DVD and Digital HD on Tuesday, November 17, 2015.  To help kick-off the holiday season, A Geek Daddy has a DVD of SANTA'S LITTLE HELPER to give away.  Must be a U.S. or Canadian resident over 18 years old and submit one or all of the following entry methods to earn up to 3 entries prior to 11:59 pm EST on Monday, November 16, 2015:

UPDATE: Congratulations to Heather from Long Beach, California who won the movie

E-MAIL (1 ENTRY)
E-mail thegeekdaddy [at] yahoo [dot] com your name and mailing address. Email subject line should be SANTA'S LITTLE HELPER

TWITTER ( 2 ENTRIES)

Follow @Geekdad248 on Twitter and tweet:

Ho-ho-ho @Geekdad248 I've been nice this year so please have #ageekdaddy blog send me Santa's Little Helper on DVD  #SantasInsiders #ad

All valid entries will be assigned a number in the order they are received and one number will be  selected to determine the winner using random.org.  E-mails will only be used to contact the winner and deleted following the selection of a winner.

SANTA'S LITTLE HELPER is rated PG and is 90 minutes long.  The DVD is stocked full of behind-the-scenes featurettes that include:

Ho Ho Ho - In SANTA'S LITTLE HELPER the "Ho Ho Ho" is Santa's right hand man.  But what exactly does this job entail?  Cast and crew talk about the "Ho Ho Ho's" duties and what really goes on behind-the-scenes of Santa's workshop when the deadline for the big day is looming. Introducing 

Paige - WWE Diva Paige has had quite a year.  She debuted on Monday Night Raw just over a year ago and in that time has been WWE Divas Champion twice, become a star on the E! hit series Total Divas, and will now be acting in her first ever movie!  Through interviews with the cast, the director, and of course Paige herself fans will get an in-depth look at how she prepared for and successfully executed her role as Eleanor.  

Holiday Cast & Crew - A fun behind the scenes look at the cast and crew talking about what the holidays mean to them and the greatest gifts they ever received.

DISCLAIMER:  A Geek Daddy Blog will be responsible for selecting the winner of this contest, but Fox Home Entertainment is responsible for fulfillment and delivery of the prize.  By participating in this contest you waive any liability towards A Geek Daddy Blog or its publisher that may arise from your involvement with this promotion.  If you win this prize on another blog, you will not be eligible to win again.  Winner is subject to eligibility verification. Prize will be delivered by UPS or FedEx so no P.O. Boxes are allowed as mailing addresses. A Geek Daddy Blog did not receive any financial compensation but did receive a review DVD for the blog and the prize that is being awarded to one of our readers for this contest.  A Geek Daddy Blog is hosting this contest as a benefit to our readers.
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The Flintstones and WWE: Stone Age Smackdown

One of the zaniest tag team combinations I've heard of hit home video libraries this month with the blu-ray/dvd release of The Flintstones and WWE Stone Age Smackdown.  Are you ready to Rubble! Because Fred's throwing his best buddy Barney into the wrestling ring to take on the likes of  John Cenastone (John Cena), Rey Mysteriopal (Rey Mysterio) and even The Undertaker.  A Geek Daddy Blog is providing one lucky reader ring side seats to view the action by giving away a blu-ray/dvd combo of the movie.  To win the prize take the quiz below and tell us which Flintstones & WWE Stone Age Smack Down star YOU are.

Just follow the instructions below before Friday, March 20, 2015 @ 11:59pm EST to enter and earn up to four entries:

EMAIL (1 ENTRY) - Email thegeekdaddy [at] yahoo [dot] com with your name, mailing address with subject line READY TO RUBBLE.

TWEET (2 ENTRIES) - Tweet a message to @Geeky_Dad  identifying which Flintstone & WWE Stone Age Smack Down star you are and using the hashtag #FlintstonesWWE
 
FACEBOOK (1 ENTRY) - Leave a comment on this giveaway post identifying which Flintstone & WWE Stone Age Smack Down star you are and using the hashtag #FlintstonesWWE

 

About the movie:

When Fred loses his family's vacation money, he hatches one of his hair brained plans to get it back. It's a sports entertainment spectacle that involves throwing his best bud, Barney into the wrestling ring with the likes of John Cenastone (John Cena), Rey Mysteriopal (Rey Mysterio) and even The Undertaker, with Fred himself as event promoter! The crowds roar, the "clams" are pouring in from ticket sales and even Mr. McMagma (Vince McMahon) is taking notice of all the hoopla. Including all-star appearances from The Boulder Twins (Brie and Nikki Bella) Marble Henry (Mark Henry) and Daniel Bry-Rock (Daniel Bryan), it's time to get the whole family together for hard-hitting, side-splitting laughs from the most epic event in all of prehistory!

While you are waiting to see if you've won the flick, enjoy having your kiddos play with these paper dolls acting out their own Rubble Rumble between The Flintstone's Barney and Fred.
Disclaimer & Rules:

You must be a US resident to enter over the age of 18. A Geek Daddy Blog will select a random winner on  Monday, March  23, 2015 ( 1 winner will be selected from a random draw of all eligible entries - each submitted entry will be assigned a number and a random number will be drawn to select a winner based upon total entries ).  A Geek Daddy Blog will be responsible for selecting the winner of this contest, but Warner Home Video  is responsible for fulfillment and delivery of the prize. By participating in this contest you waive any liability towards A Geek Daddy Blog or its publisher that may arise from your involvement with this promotion. A Geek Daddy Blog hosted this contest and blog post based upon  Warner Home Video providing the prize to the selected winner.  Only one entrant per mailing address per giveaway. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you will not be eligible to win again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification. Prize will be delivered by UPS or FedEx so no P.O. Boxes are allowed as mailing addresses. A Geek Daddy Blog is hosting this giveaway as a benefit to our readers.  Information for this post was provided by Warner Home Video.  A Geek Daddy Blog did not receive any financial compensation for publishing this post.