The Smashing Machine, A24’s much-hyped mixed martial arts (MMA)-themed biopic starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) pioneer, Mark Kerr, made a big splash at ...

TORONTO – When I bumped into Dwayne Johnson at the reception party just hours prior to the North American premier of "The Smashing Machine" at the Toronto International Film Festival, I told him I ...

Dwayne Johnson's buzzy awards season turn in the A24 sports biopic "The Smashing Machine" sees the wrestling legend embody another famous athlete: mixed martial artist Mark Kerr. One of the most ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The new movie The Smashing Machine gives Dwayne Johnson his first truly transformative role, one that has already earned him early ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." MARK KERR HAD a peculiar challenge when it came time to make The Smashing Machine, the Dwayne ...

Dwayne Johnson got a real taste of what it's like to be a professional fighter in "The Smashing Machine." Johnson, who portrays UFC and Pride Fighting Championships veteran Mark Kerr in the movie, ...

Bas Rutten recently spoke about The Smashing Machine and its potential impact on how MMA pioneers are perceived by the public. The film tells the true story of UFC legend Mark Kerr. Kerr’s rise, ...

Benny Safdie makes his solo directing debut with the A24 feature. Johnson’s Seven Bucks Productions acquired the rights to “The Smashing Machine” in 2019. A24 later joined as a partner in 2023.

Splitting opinions so far since its big release, The Smashing Machine biographical blockbuster has been put in the limelight against a host of other MMA-themed movie releases. Starring professional ...

They stick because they describe something undeniable. And in Merab Dvalishvili’s case, “The Machine” became more than a label; it became a reflection of everything that makes him impossible to break.

Christy Mack looks at her face sometimes -- the new one -- and tries to decide if she likes it better than her old one. There are differences. Her bright eyes used to be slightly more expressive. But ...

Dwayne Johnson stars in "The Smashing Machine," a biopic of MMA fighter Mark Kerr. Kerr had a dominating career at the UFC, which recently named him to its Hall of Fame. Kerr has also battled ...