WWE's A&E documentaries are coming to the drive-in.
A&E and WWE's partnership is bringing multiple series to the A&E Network in April. However, WWE is also bringing the WWE Biography documentaries to drive-in theaters in six cities starting April 6, two weeks before the TV premiere.
A&E AND WWE ANNOUNCE MULTI-CITY DRIVE-IN SCREENING EVENT FEATURING DOCUMENTARIES CREATED UNDER THE BIOGRAPHY BANNER
FREE OUTDOOR SCREENINGS BEGINNING TUESDAY, APRIL 6 TO TAKE PLACE IN HOUSTON, INDIANAPOLIS, ATLANTA, MEMPHIS, DETROIT AND PHILADELPHIA
New York, NY—March 29, 2021 —A&E Network and WWE are bringing the stories of some of the most memorable WWE Legends straight to fans across America with a six-city, sneak peek, drive-in screening event. In each city, fans will enjoy exclusive early previews of select “Biography” films and will be eligible for special giveaways. Fans can RSVP to the free screening in their city at https://www.eventbrite.com/o/aampe-network-and-wwe-studios-32853200789.
With unprecedented access to WWE’s archive, the eight original two-hour documentaries under the award-winning “Biography” banner showcase the stories behind some of the most memorable WWE Superstars of all time including “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, “Macho Man” Randy Savage, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, Booker T, Shawn Michaels, Bret Hart, Mick Foley and Ultimate Warrior. The new “Biography” specials are helmed by some of the industry’s top directors and storytellers to chronicle the success of these WWE Legends and their lasting mark on both sports entertainment and popular culture. Watch trailer at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEVDJ-o-bHA.
The ‘Biography’ partnership premieres Sunday, April 18 on A&E with “Biography: ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin” at 8pm ET/PT followed by the premiere of new series “WWE’s Most Wanted Treasures” at 10pm ET/PT.
*Interviews available on request based on talent availability*
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Screening Locations and Details
Tuesday, April 6: Moonstruck Drive-In, Houston, TX
“Biography: ‘Booker T” Screening – Tickets Here
Monday, April 12: Malco Summer Drive-In, Memphis, TN
“Biography: Booker T” Screening – Tickets Here
Tuesday, April 13: Ford-Wyoming Drive-In, Detroit. MI
“Biography: ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin” Screening – Tickets Here
Wednesday, April 14: Center Brook Drive-In, Indianapolis, IN
“Biography: ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin” Screening – Tickets Here
Thursday, April 15: The Springs Cinema & Taphouse, Atlanta, GA
“Biography: Booker T” Screening – Tickets Here
Saturday, April 17: Parking Lot Theaters, Philadelphia, PA
“Biography: ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin” Screening – Tickets Here
The WWE “Biography” documentaries are produced by WWE Studios for A&E Network. Executive producers for WWE Studios are Kevin Dunn, Chris Kaiser, Susan Levison, and Richard Lowell. Executive producers for A&E Network are Elaine Frontain Bryant and Brad Abramson. A+E Networks holds worldwide distribution rights.
About “Biography”
The celebrated “Biography” brand continues to highlight newsworthy personalities and events with compelling and surprising points-of-view and remains the defining source for true stories from some of the most accomplished non-fiction storytellers of our time. Extensive on-air and branded digital content, including short form, will roll-out on all platforms, including Biography.com, the home to hundreds of profiles of notable cultural figures and influencers.About A&E Network
A&E leads the cultural conversation through high-quality, thought provoking original programming with a unique point of view. Whether it’s the network’s distinctive brand of award-winning disruptive reality, or groundbreaking documentary, A&E always makes entertainment an art. The A&E website is located at aetv.com. Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/aetv and Facebook at facebook.com/AETV. For more press information and photography please visit us at press.aenetworks.com.About WWE Studios
Headquartered in Los Angeles, WWE Studios is WWE’s multi-platform content division that develops and produces scripted and non-scripted series, documentaries and feature films. More than 50 films and series have been released to date by WWE Studios, including partnerships with Netflix, Warner Bros., Sony Pictures, MGM, and Paramount, among others. Upcoming premieres include new non-scripted series WWE’s Most Wanted Treasures, along with eight documentaries showcasing some of the most iconic WWE Superstars of all time, under the award-winning Biography banner, both on A&E as part of an expanded partnership with A&E Networks. Additionally, WWE Studios has teamed up with Paramount Animation for the upcoming animated feature film, Rumble. Recent WWE Studios premieres include: The Big Show Show, a live-action comedy series for Netflix; The Main Event, a feature film for Netflix; and Fight Like A Girl, a non-scripted series for Quibi. WWE Studios is also behind hit shows Total Bellas on E! and Miz & Mrs on USA Network, as well as Andre the Giant, an Emmy-nominated documentary in partnership with HBO.
Learn more about WWE's relationship with A&E here.
