WWE Studios acquires rights for the movie "The Day"

Reported by Ernest I Aguilar Zevallos

WWE Studios acquired all U.S. distribution rights to the movie "The Day," a hit at the Toronto International Film Festival directed by Doug Aarniokoski.

The action thriller movie was played to sold-out crowds in the Midnight Madness section of the Festival and the company will use all its marketing power to help with a successful release.

"The Day is a renegade thrill-ride that will not disappoint audiences. e went to Toronto looking for films to showcase and expand the WWE Studios brand and found exactly that with Doug's exceptional film," said WWE Studios President Michael Luisi.

The Day stars Shawn Ashmore (X-Men Trilogy), Ashley Bell (The Last Exorcism), Michael Eklund (Watchmen, 88 Minutes), Cory Hardrict (Battle Los Angeles, Gran Torino), Dominic Monaghan (Lost, Lord of the Rings trilogy), and Shannyn Sossamon (A Knght’s Tale, Road to Nowhere). The film features music by Rock Mafia.

WWE beat out a number of other bidders for the film.