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[09/01/16 - 03:03 PM]
TV One Is Knocking Out Labor Day Weekend with "Ringside" Premiere and "Empire" Marathon
The network's latest original movie - written, produced and directed by nationally syndicated radio host Russ Parr - premieres this Sunday, September 4.

[07/28/16 - 01:58 PM]
TV One Delivers a Knockout Punch with New Original Film "Ringside," Premiering Sunday, Sept. 4 at 7 P.M. ET
The film stars Tyler Lepley as undefeated boxer Jaxon Holley and explores the personal battles he faces outside of the ring while preparing for the biggest fight of his career.







RINGSIDE (TV ONE)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
9/4/16
STATUS:
telefilm/mini-series in the can
DESCRIPTION:
(from TV One's press release, July 2016) Building on the success of the network's original film strategy led by hits Love Under New Management: The Miki Howard Story and its 2015 American Black Film Festival screenplay competition winner Bad Dad Rehab,TV One steps into the sports arena with its latest original film, Ringside. Written, produced and directed by nationally syndicated radio host Russ Parr (Hear No Evil, The Undershepherd, 35 and Ticking), Ringside stars Tyler Lepley (The Haves and the Have Nots, Baggage Claim) as undefeated boxer Jaxon Holley and explores the personal battles he faces outside of the ring while preparing for the biggest fight of his career. Ringside premieres on TV One on Sunday, Sept. 4 at 7 p.m. ET with an immediate encore at 9 p.m. ET and an additional airing on Sunday, Sept. 11 at 5 p.m. ET. Jaxon is a fast-rising star in the tough world of professional boxing whose "street cred" and perceived worthiness to challenge his upcoming opponent - the current champion - are under fire due to his middle class upbringing and advanced education. As he trains for the title fight, the trash-talking, steroid-taking champ Spencer "Timber" Collier played by Allen Maldonado (Straight Outta Compton, Black-ish) does everything he can to take Jaxon off his game. The stakes are high and family drama, thirsty groupies, and a manager with a serious gambling problem are all vying for Jaxon's attention, making it difficult for him to stay focused on the task at hand - winning the belt. In the midst of being pushed to the limit both physically and mentally, Jaxon meets a beautiful photographer Endira (Raney Branch; The Originals, Grey's Anatomy) who captures his heart while hiding a devastating secret.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Allen Maldonado as Spencer "Timber" Collier
· Charlamagne Tha God
· Da'Vone McDonald
· Jackie Long
· Jackie Long
· Julissa Bermudez
· Kwame Patterson
· Raney Branch as Endira
· Sevyn Streeter
· Sevyn Streeter
· Tequan Richmond
· Tyler Lepley as Jaxon Holley
CREW INFORMATION:
· Eric Tomosunas as EP
· Keith Neal as EP
· Russ Parr as WRTR/DIR
GENRE(S):
· mow
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· Swirl Films