— Page Six is now confirming thst Bill Simmons’ first project with HBO will be a documentary on Andre the Giant. The site reports that the Andre documentary will be Simmons’ first documentary on the deal he signed with the premium cabler after leaving ESPN.
Simmons left ESPN in May after drawing heat on the network for his criticism of NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, who he called a “liar” over the “Deflategate” controversy. He signed his deal with HBO in July, and it officially began last month.
— Play America has announced new details via press release about Ric Flair and Charlotte’s appearance next month. The two will appear on December 18th at iPlay in Freehold, New Jersey at 6 PM.
“Ric Flair is considered one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time! He is full of charisma and charm!” said iPlay America Director of Marketing Jessica Schwartz. “He is the embodiment of energy and excellence — exactly the atmosphere of iPlay America. ”
Meet and greet tickets are $75 and include an 8×10 presigned commemorative photo, one professional photo with both talents and a $10 iPlay America game card. VIP tickets are $140 and include two personal items to be signed (one personal item to be signed by Ric Flair and one personal item to be signed by Charlotte), an 8×10 presigned commemorative photocopy, one professional photo with both Ric Flair and Charlotte and a $10 iPlay America game card. A Parent Pass is $25 and is required for a parent to escort a ticket holder age 13 or younger. This pass does not allow parents an autograph item or photo with the Flairs. Tickets may be purchased at iPlayAmerica.com/Flair.
