LOS ANGELES Calif. April 4 2006 – WWE Films President Joel Simon announced today that Richard Lowell who has been with the banner since it started three years ago has been promoted to Creative Executive. 

“Richard has been an integral part of the company contributing creatively to every one of our projects” says WWE Films President Joel Simon. “As our film slate grows so too does our need for product. I believe Richard’s good taste in material will help move WWE Films forward.”

With two theatrical films slated for release in 2006 WWE Films is in full swing.

The first WWE Films release See No Evil starring WWE RAW® Superstar Kane® will hit theatres May 19.  It is being distributed theatrically in the U.S. by Lionsgate.

The Marine an action-adventure starring John Cena® will be released by 20th Century Fox on September 8 2006.

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