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TNA Superstar Kurt Angle posted this on his twitter account:
Thoughts on the possiblity of TNA films?
Thoughts on the possiblity of TNA films?
TNA Films?
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If it's legit, more power to them. WWE Studios or whatever the film company of theirs is called does a fantastic job of helping to branch the WWE brand into new medias and help solidify the baby face/heel personas in subsequent films, so I'd imagine this would do the same for TNA as well as help to entice talent to remain with the company when the idea of doing movies begins to conflict with their desire to remain professional wrestlers (see The Rock).
If it's legit, more power to them. WWE Studios or whatever the film company of theirs is called does a fantastic job of helping to branch the WWE brand into new medias and help solidify the baby face/heel personas in subsequent films, so I'd imagine this would do the same for TNA as well as help to entice talent to remain with the company when the idea of doing movies begins to conflict with their desire to remain professional wrestlers (see The Rock).
T2KFreeker
Getting Noticed By Management
Not a bad idea as long as the films are good. Churn out crap like "The Marine" and people start scratching their heads . . .
Lucha-Libre is wrestling
Getting Noticed By Management
hold on a minute 1st of all this is why TNA will never get out of the impact zone and become a true player in the wrestling business. Nothing against Kurt Angle more power to him if he gets a deal done which I think it may happen cause his wrestler contract is almost up and he will use his production company as a chip and we know that TNA cant afford to lose 1 of their top guys. TNA needs to roll the dice hand out some long term contracts to their main guys and go on the road with impact, they are getting to the do or die yrs of the company. If they can afford to invest in Kurt Angle's production company why not on their own. WWe didn't start with movie productions and then invested in the wrestling business, nope they built wwe made it a world wide wrestling company then they got into movies. I hope TNA finds real business people to run their money on the wrestling side cause their days may be number. Lets be realistic mom and dad are not going to keep picking up dixie's tab for tna they have to think of their own company and their investors.
The 1-2-3 Killam
Mid-Card Championship Winner
With how few people watch WWE films, I can't image a TNA films company would be anywhere close to successful. WWE is a giant company will millions of dollars to spend on whatever the hell they feel like spending it on. TNA is not. WWE probably ends up making back just enough money to keep on pushing product, but I think TNA would end up hurting pretty bad if they tried for a movie deal. They need to stick to one thing and do it well before branching out and having two half-assed products. That's not a TNA bash per say either. I think WWE has 4 or 5 half-assed products. Instant cash is what it's all about nowadays. No concern for the future...just gain now and worry about it then.
I just think this will end up being a hand full of really bad movies... Starring AJ Styles, Kurt Angle, Abyss, Matt Morgan and Hulk Hogan, all in their own movie.
Abyss would star in a rip off of Kane's movie, See No Evil.
AJ Styles could play Marty Mcfly in a remix to Back To The Future.
Kurt Angle will have his company buy the rights to the 4th Universal Soldier movie and star in it.
Matt Morgan will play some gentle giant role. TNA Films' version of Vin Diesel's The Pacifier.
Hulk Hogan will reprise his role as Rip and star in the straight to DVD, as well as the rest of the TNA Films' releases, No Holds Barred 2: 20 Years Later. Yes... There will be a Zeus.
Abyss would star in a rip off of Kane's movie, See No Evil.
AJ Styles could play Marty Mcfly in a remix to Back To The Future.
Kurt Angle will have his company buy the rights to the 4th Universal Soldier movie and star in it.
Matt Morgan will play some gentle giant role. TNA Films' version of Vin Diesel's The Pacifier.
Hulk Hogan will reprise his role as Rip and star in the straight to DVD, as well as the rest of the TNA Films' releases, No Holds Barred 2: 20 Years Later. Yes... There will be a Zeus.
This is a stupid idea. as others have alluded to, who would watch a movie put out by TNA? WWE is a huge company, and say what you want about John Cena, but there is no denying that he is about as widely popular today as a wrestler can be. No one watches his movies. TNA doesn't even get half the ratings WWE has, meaning not nearly as many people watch their product, meaning not nearly as many people would recognize any of their names to generate the necessary crowd to go see a movie. The Chaperone comes out soon....which I expect to bomb.
Don't see any remotely good reason TNA would think this is a good idea. if the company with 2-3 times the viewers w/ wrestlers far more popular than their own can't get people into the theatres, what makes them think they're going to? I know WWE's movies are any good anyway, but it's not like TNA is going to be producing the next coming of Star Wars.
Don't see any remotely good reason TNA would think this is a good idea. if the company with 2-3 times the viewers w/ wrestlers far more popular than their own can't get people into the theatres, what makes them think they're going to? I know WWE's movies are any good anyway, but it's not like TNA is going to be producing the next coming of Star Wars.
Now this totally scares me TNA cant put on really mazing shows and now dipshit carter wants to make movies???
I can see Hogan doing Surburban Commando 2 already or The Nanny 2.
They need to FOCUS on their wrestling product first and foremost not movies. Maybe they will make a wrestling movie like WCW did and then make David Arquette their champion as well for a few months to promo the movie.
I think I am getting a migraine.
I can see Hogan doing Surburban Commando 2 already or The Nanny 2.
They need to FOCUS on their wrestling product first and foremost not movies. Maybe they will make a wrestling movie like WCW did and then make David Arquette their champion as well for a few months to promo the movie.
I think I am getting a migraine.
neildittmar
Getting Noticed By Management
TNA Films? Really? Because yeah, it's been such a great success for WWE... what, with their films "limited engagement" (ie; one weekend in 13 theaters) runs and Walmart-exclusive "slingshot to DVD" formula. These poor quality "features" may be getting the name out there, but its hard to argue that the quality of the films don't do the company more harm than good. As evidence, that new vehicle for Trips aspiring movie career looks absolutely attrocious. I fully expect a Wrestlecrap induction within the next 12 months.
The main difference here though is that WWE has had like 50 or so years to get the wrestling right BEFORE they branched out into other areas. While it's debatable that WWE films has been a short-term success in some areas, other ventures like the XFL and WBF have been undeniable failures. Regardless, WWE always had the wrestling to fall back on and quite frankly, when the failures have come that's exactly what Vince and company have done. It minimizes the risk in attempting those ventures in the first place, as the wrestling is an established business that makes lots of money.
TNA on the other hand has existed for a scant 8 years. The wrestling product that they put out is not established, at least not in the way WWE is. The consistency (let alone the profitability) just isn't there. There has been a LOT of experimentation as of late, but that's ultimately a good thing... for the wrestling. Branching out into films and other media before establishing the core product is a mistake. Unless the thing with Kurt Angles "production company" is a one-off with "we'll see where it takes us" goals, I think a TNA films brand is a huge mistake.
To that degree, TNA may just find that a horrific run as a film company could very well translate into a "turning off" of the core wrestling product by its fans. The company can ill afford this type of situation, given that it is just starting to make some measurable strides.
The main difference here though is that WWE has had like 50 or so years to get the wrestling right BEFORE they branched out into other areas. While it's debatable that WWE films has been a short-term success in some areas, other ventures like the XFL and WBF have been undeniable failures. Regardless, WWE always had the wrestling to fall back on and quite frankly, when the failures have come that's exactly what Vince and company have done. It minimizes the risk in attempting those ventures in the first place, as the wrestling is an established business that makes lots of money.
TNA on the other hand has existed for a scant 8 years. The wrestling product that they put out is not established, at least not in the way WWE is. The consistency (let alone the profitability) just isn't there. There has been a LOT of experimentation as of late, but that's ultimately a good thing... for the wrestling. Branching out into films and other media before establishing the core product is a mistake. Unless the thing with Kurt Angles "production company" is a one-off with "we'll see where it takes us" goals, I think a TNA films brand is a huge mistake.
To that degree, TNA may just find that a horrific run as a film company could very well translate into a "turning off" of the core wrestling product by its fans. The company can ill afford this type of situation, given that it is just starting to make some measurable strides.
Exactly!
But I have been entertained in the past by wrestling made movies. I honestly (no sarcasm) thought "Legendary" was a good film. I would be interested in seeing something w/Angle or Kennedy.
Maybe the can produce a snuff film starring Jeff Jarrett.
As a wrestling fan, I truly hate to crap on TNA, but damn, how are they going start a movie studio when production on their main broadcast sucks? I mean, on the Impact Zone, the quality of back stage promos is like amateur video, home amateur video at that.
Production quality, and correct me if I'm wrong, is not much different from when TNA started. Now don't get me mistaken. WWE movies isn't always great, but at least within the talent pool, they have a few superstars that can pass as legit actors and actresses. Most of the talent from TNA, on the contrary, look like extras.
I just feel that TNA is trying to walk before crawl, climb before walk. I don't know what kind of cheddar this Dixie Carter is working with, but it must be from her own purse because I don't see TNA with enough revenues to fuel a successful wrestling organization, let alone a movie production company.
Production quality, and correct me if I'm wrong, is not much different from when TNA started. Now don't get me mistaken. WWE movies isn't always great, but at least within the talent pool, they have a few superstars that can pass as legit actors and actresses. Most of the talent from TNA, on the contrary, look like extras.
I just feel that TNA is trying to walk before crawl, climb before walk. I don't know what kind of cheddar this Dixie Carter is working with, but it must be from her own purse because I don't see TNA with enough revenues to fuel a successful wrestling organization, let alone a movie production company.
SpecialFNK
Mid-Card Championship Winner
maybe I'm not entirely sure what TNA films will be doing. I don't think it's going to be just TNA and only TNA doing everything involved to make a movie. right?
if TNA films is just producing and working together with other movie companies then I think it could be good.
I haven't seen any of the movies with Cena/Kane and whoever else WWE was using. the only movie I've seen that had wrestlers was the Longest Yard with Adam Sandler/Burt Reynolds and a bunch of wrestlers. I thought that movie was entertaining.
if TNA films can put TNA wrestlers in small type roles in movies I think it could turn out to be a great thing. you get your wrestlers names out to a lot more people.
if TNA films is just producing and working together with other movie companies then I think it could be good.
I haven't seen any of the movies with Cena/Kane and whoever else WWE was using. the only movie I've seen that had wrestlers was the Longest Yard with Adam Sandler/Burt Reynolds and a bunch of wrestlers. I thought that movie was entertaining.
if TNA films can put TNA wrestlers in small type roles in movies I think it could turn out to be a great thing. you get your wrestlers names out to a lot more people.
classicviolence
Pre-Show Stalwart
TNA should produce live impact shows every week from different venues. That is a better way to waste money than TNA films. TNA Films?? Lol, their PPVs are terrible, and now they want movies??
Everyone needs to go back and look at the actual wording.
He says his production company is in talks with TNA to make TNA films. That means it won't be TNA Films making movies, but it will be TNA Wrestlers in movies under Kurt Angles production company. The reason Dixie Carter would need to be in on it because her company would obviously be involved in it.
He says his production company is in talks with TNA to make TNA films. That means it won't be TNA Films making movies, but it will be TNA Wrestlers in movies under Kurt Angles production company. The reason Dixie Carter would need to be in on it because her company would obviously be involved in it.
Jack-Hammer
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If they're able to go through with it without dumping tons of money down the tubes, I say go for it. WWE Films isn't exactly the top of the heap but I do think some of their stuff does seem to be slowly improving and it does get their brand out there in the mainstream media. If TNA can do that, then at least it'll be something.
I'm just not going to start holding my breath for any Oscar nominations or $100 million in box office receipts anytime soon. But, everybody has to start somewhere.
I'm just not going to start holding my breath for any Oscar nominations or $100 million in box office receipts anytime soon. But, everybody has to start somewhere.
StylezClash3:16
2015 King Of The Ring
I'm all for it. But not now. WWE films surprisingly has made a lot more money than in previous years. It's not making a significant profit, but it will slowly become a form of revenue and will hopefully get more exposure for the product which I am sure is the main goal. When TNA starts getting more viewers and make more of a profit than why not.
Hollywood Naitch
The current reigning and defending
Why would TNA even think of making films? WWE hav the financial capabilities, production capabilities etc to do something like this, and even if they lose money on every single film they are involved in, they can make the losses back through their other projects and merchandise etc.
TNA lose money constantly, have never really turned a major profit and are still trying to establish themselves as a genuine big-time wrestling company.
They need to get their TV and in-ring product right before even considering expanding into other areas. This could be a fucking disaster.
TNA lose money constantly, have never really turned a major profit and are still trying to establish themselves as a genuine big-time wrestling company.
They need to get their TV and in-ring product right before even considering expanding into other areas. This could be a fucking disaster.
Marky-Marc
Pre-Show Stalwart
Are you Vince McMahon? Do you know the earnings on WWE Films? Can you assure me that straight to DVD at Walmart or bad movies means you're losing money?
No, you can't do any of those things. the fact is Vinnie Mac is very intelligent. His movies as part of WWE Films, MAKE MONEY. Maybe not as much as Avatar, but it is profitable and certainly worth it for his wrestlers to miss TV time to film one of these terrible movies. There is great profit in it from the Blockbuster rentals alone.
This is a good idea for TNA. Gives their talent main-stream exposure, maybe gets them some sponsors, and bring in more money. All good things for TNA. As long as they can afford to invest in this, it's a step in the right direction.
TNA films? Hahahaha, there's no way that could be anything other than a porno film production company.
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