AFI Festival ‘Haywire’ screening and star panel: videos, pics and reviews

The AFI fest’s secret screening took place yesterday and the film was none other than ‘Haywire’. It’s star, new action heroine Gina Carano, director Steven Soderbergh, noted actors Ewan McGregor and Michael Fassbender were the special guests on hand.

“…A handsome, black-haired hardbody who wears an evening dress as easily as she does a hoodie, Carano exudes the sort of self-confidence and physical wherewithal that leaves no doubt she can prevail in any situation…In this, Haywire entirely and winningly succeeds...The script makes no attempt to assert its plausibility or realism; it is, instead, refreshingly frank about what it is, a simple, workable framework for the melees and mayhem…The fine use of locations, elegantly mobile shooting style and hair-trigger editing are all in line with what one expects from Soderbergh…The director shrewdly determined what she could and perhaps couldn’t do, and she delivered with a turn that makes other actresses who have attempted such roles, no matter how toned and buff they became, look like pretenders.” – Todd McCarthy (HollywoodReporter.com)

                       (credit: JChap2, Lara, GGB, O_O, & swinjen)

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Gina Carano Won’t Be Fighting on the Dec 17 Strikeforce Card

Gina Carano was cleared for training back in August however it appears that she won’t be fighting again in 2011.  With her new movie Haywire set to release on January 20, 2012, she will likely be busy promoting the the movie.

Strikeforce’s fate is largely based on rather or not Showtime renews their contract   Dana White has recently flew to New York to talk with Showtime.  The deadline for reaching a deal has been extended so that Strikeforce can continue through the 1st quarter of 2012.

There is some ongoing talks for Gina in some possible upcoming movies.  Gina Carano has been making attempts to keep in touch with her fans by tweeting and being somewhat visible.

Credit:  GGB
Source: MMA Fighting

Viacom buys Bellator, Will Start Airing on Spike TV in 2013

Viacom bought a majority stake in Bellator.  Bellator which is now the #2 MMA brand will soon have shows on the Viacom owned Spike TV in 2013.

Spike TV’s current deal with the UFC gives them rights to televise taped UFC programming however they are not allowed to air any other MMA events in 2012.

The UFC may not have realized that the danger of doing a deal with FOX was it opened the door for another MMA company to join with Spike TV.   The UFC however has been competing with all sorts of MMA brands throughout the years.  The UFC enjoys high Pay-Per-View buy rates which is what has make them profitable.

Overall some healthy competition should be good for the MMA fighters and the fans.

Gina Carano named one of Esquire Magazine’s 15 hottest

Gina Carano joins the likes of Beyonce, Emma Stone, sportswomen – Hope Solo, Victoria Azarenka and more in Esquire magazine’s list.

 

 

 

 

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Haywire poster & UK version trailer

credit:swinjen (ugo.com) (firstshowing.net)

twitter update: Gina Carano via @TapouTPunkASS

@TapouTPunkASS:
“Here we go! @ginacarano just got Challenged to an Arm wrestling match! Today”

                                

 

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Nick Diaz Booted From UFC 137

In what looks to be a historic move, the UFC has actually canceled the superfight of Nick Diaz vs St Pierre UFC 137 due to Diaz not making certain press conferences.

The strange round of events have been unfolding today.  There was a rumor that Diaz was in a plane crash.  Later Diaz’s business manager made a post via twitter

Twitter @JasonManly

@EllenbergerMMA @kcbanditmma his plane crashed bro have some respect! He’s safe and back training though…

This wasn’t true and later confirmed that it was meant to be a joke towards Jake Ellenberger and KCbantimma

At the UFC 137 press conference, Dana announced that St. Pierre would be facing Carlos Condit and that Diaz may be released.  Dana White also questioned if Diaz would even show up to fight at UFC 137.

I would have to assume that, yes, we’re probably going to let him go, but we’ll see what happens.

St. Pierre was stunned by the news and thought that this was possibly an elaborate prank.

Later today, Diaz fired back by posting a video on Youtube claiming that UFC was trying to block Diaz’s ambitions to move into boxing which is why he was offered the Pierre fight in the first place.

UFC other big moves have been the recently signed Alistair Overeem and Cris “Cyborg” Santos resigned with Strikeforce late August.

Update Sept 8th:
Now its confirmed Diaz will fight BJ Penn at UFC 137 and Penn’s original opponent Carlos Condit, will still be fighting Pierre. 

Sources:  Dana White Interview, Diaz Video Response

Credit:  GGB

Gina Carano’s Xtreme Couture Teammate – Tyson Griffin’s Charity Raffle

Tyson Griffin not only mentors youths via the Boys Town of Nevada, he is currently fundraising for the organization. Two tickets to both his fight at UFC:137 and after-party is the raffle prize for a $25 donation. Click the banner below to be redirected to this benevolent fighter’s website and to find out more.
(pic: CombatLifestyle.com)
 

“I could have been in their shoes,” said Griffin.  “I had a chance to work with Boys Town a couple of times for the UFC and learning about the kids down there and what their situations were, I could relate.  Growing up my parents got locked up and I was in foster care for a little bit and I could really relate to those kids and understand what they’re going through and what the situation is.  I was one of those kids back in the day and I just want to really give back based on the situations I came from and help those kids understand that it doesn’t really matter where you come from that you can still come out on top.”

 

 

Why Do MMA fans Constantly and Unjustly Berate Gina Carano

Rich Davie, a Gina Carano fan, recently made an epic post in our forum and on his website about arguments and counter arguments for Gina’s critics.

There are some critics and nay sayers of the lovely Gina Carano (who is the “Face of Women’s MMA”) when it comes to her MMA skills that’s unwarranted in my opinion.

The most common argument that some MMA fans like to throw around to demean and minimize her as an MMA fighter is that Gina has done nothing in her MMA career and is nothing more than a “pretty face” who is not even worth watching as an MMA fighter.

These same individuals like to defend male MMA fighters of their liking who have fought minimally talented fighters as well, but offer up the explanation that the particular division they were or are fighting in is or was way too thin at the time, but at least they took on whatever fighters they were matched-up against.

Apparently to these individuals this argument is only valid when applied to male fighters.

I say bullshit… the argument for minimally talented / thin divisions is indeed a valid one, but if this mindset is acceptable when applied to male MMA fighters than it needs to be evenly applied across the board to female fighters as well.

You can read the full post here: Gina Carno Forum Link

Credit: Rich Davis of MMACrypt.com

12/17/11 Possiable Comeback Date for Gina Carano

On December 17, Strikeforce will host its last event for 2011.  Wrestling Observer reported that Gina Carano is scheduled to make her comeback return on that date at an undisclosed location.

The December Strikeforce show is set for 12/17. Gilbert Melendez vs. Jorge Masvidal for the lightweight title plus Gina Carano are targeted for that show.

Gina Carano has been reported to be back in training after having a setback earlier in June due to a medical condition. Scott Coker said previously that “the card for December is filling up” so its a matter of time till they officially announce who will be in the December event.

Sources:  MMA Mania, Wrestling Observer
Credit: Thanks Lara

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