HBO REMEMBERS LEGENDARY HEAVYWEIGHT JOE FRAZIER
THURSDAY, NOV. 10 WITH ENCORE PRESENTATION OF PEABODY WINNER
THRILLA IN MANILA, CHRONICLING THE
GREATEST RIVALRY IN BOXING HISTORY
HBO will pay tribute to the legacy of heavyweight great Joe Frazier, who passed away Nov. 7, with a special encore play of THRILLA IN MANILA, the compelling 2009 documentary chronicling the competition between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, widely considered the greatest rivalry in boxing history. The 90-minute film will be seen THURSDAY, NOV. 10 (6:30-8:00 p.m. ET/PT).
Other HBO playdate: Sunday, Nov. 13 (5:30 p.m.)
HBO Signature playdate: Friday, Nov. 11 (4:30 p.m.)
THRILLA IN MANILA tells the story of the final Ali-Frazier fight in the searing heat of the Philippines through the eyes of Frazier – the “other man” in the ring. The film is also available to subscribers at HBO On Demand® through Nov. 27.
Muhammad Ali Enterprises, through Prince Marketing Group, has purchased the name, image, and likeness rights from Joe Frazier for 25 photographs that depict Ali and Frazier's legendary rivalry. The International Boxing Research Organization (IBRO) rates Frazier among the ten greatest heavyweights of all time.He is an inductee of both the International Boxing Hall of Fame and the World Boxing Hall of Fame.
Please contact Prince Marketing Group to find out more about use of these photos on licensed products and services.
Prince Marketing Group celebrities Smokin' Joe Frazier and "Irish" Micky Ward attended the press conference and red carpet premiere of FX's new show, "Lights Out" in New York City on Wednesday, January 5th. "Lights Out" stars Holt McCallany (CSI: Miami) as an aging former heavyweight boxing champion who struggles to find his identity and support his wife and three daughters after retiring from the ring. Financial problems leave him at a perilous crossroads - battling the urge to return to boxing or reluctantly accepting a job as a brutal and intimidating debt collector. "Lights Out" premieres Tuesday, January 11th at 10PM EST. For more information, visit www.fxnetworks.com.
Leaf has released images of their upcoming 2011 Muhammad Ali trading card set and the product is promising for fans of “The Greatest.” Configured similarly to products like Upper Deck's Ultimate Collection or Panini's Timeless Treasures, each box will feature a few base cards and three "hits," which include two autographs from opponents, associates, and "Fans of Ali." Prince Marketing Group negotiated the rights for Leaf to use five of their biggest celebrities in the set, including Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Mickey Rourke, Hulk Hogan, Roy Jones Jr. and Smokin’ Joe Frazier.
For anybody interested in the set, check out the sale sheet here, which also has info on how to order. With production limited to only 399 cases, it should be a quick seller considering the demand for Ali. If you can't order a case, be on the lookout at Frank and Sons in City of Industry for loose boxes in the coming weeks.
Turning Point - Compassionate Treatment For Alcoholism and Drug Dependency
October 12, 2010
Dear Joe:
There has never been a Turning Point Gala like the one we enjoyed last Thursday evening. You deserve a huge amount of credit for creating the "excitement factor" that will keep the evening crisp in our memories for years to come. We had a full house at the Crystal Plaza and brought in nearly $110,000 to help support our treatment programs.
The consensus among attendees is that your rockin' delivery of "Mustang Sally" was the highlight of the night! We deeply appreciate your willingness to sign autographs, pose for photos with our guests and stay for virtually the entire event. This Gala was a fabulous and successful celebration of how far Turning Point has come in 35 years. We owe so much of this success to your gracious, fun-loving and remarkable generosity of spirit.
We dedicated page 2 of our "Home at Last!" Gala Journal to welcoming you and wishing you well on your work with the Smokin' Joe Frazier Foundation (see enclosed copy). I'd like to express that wish for you again and say that, thanks to friends such as you, we can look forward to a future for Turning Point that is stronger than ever.
Warmest regards,
Manuel Guantez, Psy. D" LCADC
Executive Director
PMG's Smokin' Joe Frazier celebrated the 35th anniversary of Ali-Frazier III "Thrilla in Manila" by hosting a VIP meet and greet event at the Palms hotel and casino in Las Vegas at the High Limit Lounge on Oct 1st. He took pictures and signed autographs with fans.
PMG’s Smokin’ Joe Frazier appeared at American Icons he signed autographs and took pictures with fans on October 2nd and 3rd and to celebrate the 35th anniversary of ALI-FRAZIER III “Thrilla in Manila”
On Saturday, October 16, 2010, Prince Marketing Group’s Smokin’ Joe Frazier hosted Party Ball: The Greatest 70’s Show Ever. The event, took place at the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey, with star several personalities live in concert, including Gloria Gaynor, Santa Esmeralda starring Leroy Gomez, Sister Sledge, Rob Parissi of Wild Cherry, Anita Ward, Rose Royce, Musique, Sugar Hill Gang, Peaches And Herb.
Click Here to listen to the Disco Ball Promo With Joe Frazier
PMG’s Smokin Joe Frazier appeared at the International association of Chiefs of police convention for Digital Ally's trade show booth to meet and greet VIP's on October 25th at the Orange County convention center in Orlando, FL. Frazier signed autographs and took pictures with guests in attendance. Digital Ally is a technology-driven company specializing in advanced digital video police cameras and law enforcement surveillance equipment.
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On behalf of Digital Ally, I would like to send a resounding "Thank You" to Smokin’ Joe Frazier for his recent appearance in our booth at the 2010 IACP Convention. Joe was extremely gracious, even going as far as setting with the dinner staff for photos. He is truly a class act and brought our event to another level. It was refreshing to be in the presence of such greatness, without the ego.
Thank you again,
Stanton Ross, CEO
PMG has negotiated licensing deals for Smokin Joe Frazier and Evel Knievel to have their own FATHEADS made by the Iconic brand. They will be due out later this year and can be purchased by going to www.fathead.com
Prince Marketing Group booked longtime client Legendary Heavyweight boxing champion Smokin' Joe Frazier to host the first Legend of the Sport series inside Lagasse's Stadium at The Palazzo. Fans crowded into the ultimate sports venue to watch "Thrilla in Manila" as Frazier recounted his glory days. After a Q & A session, Frazier was presented with a Legend of the Sport trophy thanking him for his contribution to the sport and being part of the series. The crowd then stood and sang as a large birthday cake was brought out in honor of Frazier's 66th. Frazier thanked everyone for coming and then went to a private luxury box to sign autographs and take photos with the fans.
Photo credit: IS Photography/www.imagesofvegas.com
Pyramid International, a multinational company that produces a wide variety of products including calendars, art prints, stickers, button badges, badge packs, lenticular posters, accessory packs, postcards, and canvas prints in addition to their ever increasing line of posters, is pleased to announce a licensing agreement to produce posters featuring longtime client and boxing legend, Joe Frazier. The deal was negotiated through Prince Marketing Group, who has been entrusted as the representation for the intellectual property of Smokin’ Joe. The poster will portray Frazier alongside longtime rival, Muhammad Ali. Posters will be on sale in mid to late February and available for purchase here. Oneposter.com
On September 4, 2009, Smokin’ Joe Frazier served as an Honorary Co-Chairperson for the 2009 Charity Awards Dinner held in Washington, DC. Frazier was also honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award. The Charity Awards Gala is an annual event that celebrates the giving of people and organizations. For the past 30 years, the Charity Awards has honored outstanding men and women in the public and private sectors for their work on behalf of others. Frazier participated in a media and dinner committee reception, held before the event, as well as staying for over an hour after the dinner to honor each and every fan’s autograph request and participate in each photo request. Alongside Frazier, presidential historian and advisor Doug Wead, music entertainer and movie star Pat Boone, and Fox News host and past presidential candidate Mike Huckabee were in attendance.
Smokin' Joe Frazier, Darren Prince and Joey Gamberale at the Michael Jackson Memorial at Staples Center on July 7th 2009.
On Wednesday, May 6th, 2009, Joe Frazier, on behalf of T-Mobile, took pictures with adoring fans and signed autographs for everyone in attendance at Liberty Place in Philadelphia. The T-Mobile TKO Challenge was designed to help the citizens of Philadelphia save money on their wireless bill by helping them find out if they could pay less for wireless service. T-Mobile challenged wireless customers to “climb into the ring” and go a round to learn how to save money on their wireless bill by using http://www.billshrink.com/, an independent 3rd party website. Smokin’ Joe arrived early and stayed late to accommodate the long line of fans that simply wanted an autograph and to have their pictures taken with the Olympic Gold medalist and World Heavyweight Champion.
Heavy Weight Champion Smokin' Joe Frazier and Mike Tyson at the screening of "Tyson" at the AMC Loews 19th Street on April 20, 2009 in New York City.
An Official Selection at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival, THRILLA IN MANILA chronicles one of the bitterest sports face-offs ever, recounting a tale of personal betrayal that was stoked by the racial politics of 1970s America. Featuring archival footage and exclusive interviews with boxing insiders, including Ferdie Pacheco, Butch Lewis and Dave Wolf, as well as Imelda Marcos, former First Lady of the Philippines, the documentary tells the story of two great fighters forever linked by three epic bouts, and looks at their final fight, considered the most brutal, from Frazier's perspective for the first time.
Directed by John Dower ("Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of The New York Cosmos"), THRILLA IN MANILA deftly tracks an extraordinary personal battle between two friends, and captures the poignant moment in the socio-cultural history of the country when they became American sports icons and legends. While Ali was a symbol of the civil rights struggle and anti-Vietnam War movement, Frazier was cast as the symbol of the pro-war, conservative segment of American society, some would say unfairly.
In 1967, Ali was stripped of his heavyweight crown after refusing induction into the armed forces. The film reveals how Frazier subsequently befriended Ali and supported the renewal of his boxing license and status, showing the intense feelings of betrayal he felt after Ali returned to the ring in 1970 and subjected him to race-baiting attacks.
THRILLA IN MANILA is part of a compelling night of boxing programming that also includes the return of the Emmy(r)-winning HBO Sports reality franchise "24/7" and an intriguing battle between two of the sport's most formidable competitors. Debuting at 9:30 p.m. (ET/PT), "Pacquiao/Hatton 24/7" sets the stage for the May 2 pay-per-view junior welterweight showdown between reigning pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines and Ricky Hatton, his engaging British opponent. The 12-round "World Championship Boxing" middleweight bout between Winky Wright and Paul Williams will be seen live from Las Vegas at 10:00 p.m. (ET)/7:00 p.m. (PT).
HBO Documentary Films and HBO Sports Present A Darlow Smithson Production; narrated by Liev Schreiber; produced and directed by John Dower; executive producers, John Smithson and Elinor Day; executive producer for British Channel 4, Andrew Mackenzie; director of photography, Stephen Standen; editors, Nicholas Packer and Kate Spankie.
http://www.hbo.com/docs/programs/thrillainmanila/synopsis.html
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The Morning Joe - Taking with Frazier about the film
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Smokin’ Joe Frazier has agreed to a deal with apparel giant, Affliction. The licensing deal consists of t-shirts with each of their images from their previous Ring Magazine covers.
Each of these shirts can be purchased at all Nordstrom locations across the country.
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