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Andre the Giant

  • ‘The Princess Bride’ Cast to Reunite for Virtual Table Read in Support of Wisconsin Democrats

    Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Carol Kane, Chris Sarandon, Mandy Patinkin, Wallace Shawn, Billy Crystal and Rob Reiner will participate in one time event on Sept. 13

    By

    Brian Welk
    September 4, 2020 @ 3:28 PM
    Movies
    3:28 PM
    ‘The Princess Bride’ Cast to Reunite for Virtual Table Read in Support of Wisconsin Democrats
  • ESPN Alum Bill Simmons Signs New Longterm HBO Deal

    The Ringer boss will create new series, film and documentaries for the network

    By

    Jennifer Maas
    July 24, 2018 @ 7:13 AM
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    7:13 AM
    ESPN Alum Bill Simmons Signs New Longterm HBO Deal
  • Even the ‘Andre the Giant’ Director Doesn’t ‘Buy Into’ a Lot of the Mythology Surrounding Wrestler

    Jason Hehir reveals HBO doc’s original opening scene to TheWrap, and a really cool Hulk Hogan Easter egg

    By

    Tony Maglio
    April 10, 2018 @ 3:00 PM
    News
    3:00 PM
    Even the ‘Andre the Giant’ Director Doesn’t ‘Buy Into’ a Lot of the Mythology Surrounding Wrestler
  • ‘Andre the Giant’ HBO Doc Couldn’t Fit This Story About WWE Legend Nearly Drowning 2 Rivals

    Director Jason Hehir tells TheWrap larger than life stories about the late wrestling star

    By

    Tony Maglio and Brian Welk
    April 8, 2018 @ 4:45 PM
    TV
    4:45 PM
    ‘Andre the Giant’ HBO Doc Couldn’t Fit This Story About WWE Legend Nearly Drowning 2 Rivals
  • How André the Giant Was Cast in ‘The Princess Bride’

    “If you didn’t duck in through my doorway, you were way too short,” casting director Jane Jenkins tells TheWrap 

    By

    Brian Welk
    April 4, 2018 @ 3:35 PM
    Movies
    3:35 PM
    How André the Giant Was Cast in ‘The Princess Bride’
  • New ‘Andre the Giant’ Trailer Reveals Sad Side of Gentle Wrestler: ‘He Would Cry’ (Video)

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    By

    Tony Maglio
    March 9, 2018 @ 11:02 AM
    TV
    11:02 AM
    New ‘Andre the Giant’ Trailer Reveals Sad Side of Gentle Wrestler: ‘He Would Cry’ (Video)
  • ‘Andre the Giant’ Trailer: Watch WWE Icon Drink, Fight and Change Wrestling Forever (Video)

    Nobody would argue about THIS Vince McMahon-associate’s hand size

    By

    Tony Maglio
    January 26, 2018 @ 11:03 AM
    TV
    11:03 AM
    ‘Andre the Giant’ Trailer: Watch WWE Icon Drink, Fight and Change Wrestling Forever (Video)
  • Watch the Teaser for Bill Simmons’ ‘Andre The Giant’ Doc: WWE Legend ‘Was a God’ (Video)

    First Ringer Films offering enters HBO ring in Spring 2018

    By

    Tony Maglio
    December 1, 2017 @ 9:43 AM
    TV
    9:43 AM
    Watch the Teaser for Bill Simmons’ ‘Andre The Giant’ Doc: WWE Legend ‘Was a God’ (Video)
  • WrestleMania 33: NFL Star Rob Gronkowski Jumps Into the Ring With Mojo Rawley in WWE Debut

    He may be a rookie in the ring, but the New England Patriots tight end knows how to amp up the party, as Mojo wins the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal

    By

    Debbie Emery
    April 2, 2017 @ 4:09 PM
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    4:09 PM
    WrestleMania 33: NFL Star Rob Gronkowski Jumps Into the Ring With Mojo Rawley in WWE Debut
  • HBO, WWE to Produce Andre the Giant Documentary

    Film will chart rise and decline of one of the most iconic superstars in wrestling history

    By

    Joe Otterson
    February 13, 2017 @ 10:05 AM
    News
    10:05 AM
    HBO, WWE to Produce Andre the Giant Documentary
  • Andre the Giant Biopic in the Works About Pro Wrestler, ‘Princess Bride’ Star

    His daughter will serve as a consultant on the film, which is being produced by Lion Forge and Stone Village

    By

    Jeff Sneider
    May 9, 2016 @ 3:21 PM
    3:21 PM
    Andre the Giant Biopic in the Works About Pro Wrestler, ‘Princess Bride’ Star
  • ‘Princess Bride’s’ Cary Elwes Talks Drinking ‘Airplane Fuel’ With Andre the Giant (Video)

    “He thought it was very funny because I coughed and spat it up,” actor tells TheWrap of his late co-star during new installment of “Drinking With the Stars”

    By

    Joe Otterson
    November 30, 2015 @ 3:56 PM
    3:56 PM
    ‘Princess Bride’s’ Cary Elwes Talks Drinking ‘Airplane Fuel’ With Andre the Giant (Video)
  • ‘Princess Bride’ Star Cary Elwes Reveals ‘Inconceivable’ Behind-the-Scenes Tales in Upcoming Memoir

    Actor who portrayed Westley in Rob Reiner’s beloved 1987 film describes the inner workings for fans

    By

    Travis Reilly
    September 24, 2014 @ 11:05 AM
    11:05 AM
    ‘Princess Bride’ Star Cary Elwes Reveals ‘Inconceivable’ Behind-the-Scenes Tales in Upcoming Memoir

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