Been very curious to see this film, ever since I heard the news that this was picked up by WWE Studios.

WWE Studios and Anchor Bay Films recently released the official poster for the upcoming film "The Day" The film is directed by Douglas Aarniokoski (Highlander: Endgame) and stars Shawn Ashmore, Ashley Bell, Michael Eklund, Cory Hardrict, Dominic Monaghan and Shannyn Sossamon. "The Day" opens in theaters in limited relaseon August 29th.

For more information on this film, you can visit and "Like" the film's official Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/the.day.the.movie

Plot Synopsis:

A group of five survivors, armed with shotguns, axes and machetes, wander the back roads of a ravaged landscape looking for refuge in The Day, a terrifying look into a post-apocalyptic future. As war ravages humanity, destroying civilization and most of life on earth, the survivors realize they must do whatever it takes to stay alive. Lost, starving, and exhausted, they seek shelter in a seemingly safe abandoned farmhouse. However, while searching for food and resources, they unwittingly set off a trap signaling to their ruthless predators lying in wait to begin their deadly attack. With food and ammunition dwindling, the group must make a desperate final stand—over a 24 hour period—battling for their ultimate survival.

Talk about a surprising piece of news coming out of this year's Toronto International Film Festival. WWE Studios announced today that they've picked the US distribution rights to Doug Aarniokoski's "The Day". This news is surprising, because it doesn't feature any WWE wrestlers. This is certainly a right step in the direction for WWE Studios, considering that their films recently haven't been entertaining. 


For more information on this film, you can visit the film's official Facebook page at:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Day-The-Movie/113702875361382


Press Release:


WWE Studios (NYSE:WWE) announced today it has acquired all US distribution rights to the Toronto International Film Festival cult hit The Day, Doug Aarniokoski’s visceral action thriller. The film screened to sold-out crowds in the Midnight Madness section of the Festival. WWE® will use its television, digital/social media and print assets, which reach more than 20 million people domestically each week, to help market the release of film. 

“The Day is a renegade thrill-ride that will not disappoint audiences,” said newly named WWE Studios President, Michael Luisi. “We went to Toronto looking for films to showcase and expand the WWE Studios brand and found exactly that with Doug’s exceptional film,” added Luisi.

"The Day has been a wild ride from start to finish and we are very excited that we have found the right home to get the film out to the fans in a big way. We could not be happier to be in business with WWE Studios," said director Aarniokoski.

Aarniokoski is currently directing the Lionsgate film Nurse 3-D. The Day is a nightmarish 24 hour look into the lives of a band of survivors fighting to stay alive in a post-apocalyptic world.

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.

The film was written by Luke Passmore and produced by Guy A. Danella. Doug Aarniokoski, Michael Finley, Tim James, Antonina Armato and Ross M. Dinerstein served as executive producers.