FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THE MASKED SAINT
SETS JANUARY 8, 2016 FOR NORTH AMERICAN
THEATRICAL DEBUT
MOVIE STARS LATE WWE LEGEND “ROWDY” RODDY
PIPER IN HIS LAST CONFIRMED THEATRICAL
RELEASE
RIDGEROCK ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, P23 ENTERTAINMENT AND
FREESTYLE RELEASING COLLABORATE ON
FAMILY-FRIENDLY WRESTLING FILM INSPIRED BY TRUE LIFE STORY
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Ridgerock Entertainment
Group and P23 Entertainment Inc. announce the
January 8, 2016 theatrical release of THE MASKED
SAINT through Freestyle Releasing. A familyfriendly action film inspired by true events, THE
MASKED SAINT is the first of many faith-based
films that will be produced by Ridgerock
Entertainment Group’s newly formed “Ridgerock
Faith” division.
“We are extremely excited to be releasing THE
MASKED SAINT through Ridgerock Faith,” said
Gary Granstaff, vice president at Ridgerock
Entertainment Group and an executive producer on
the film. “This film has something everyone can
enjoy. It’s an action-packed movie, but it also has a
very heartfelt and compelling storyline with some
incredible performances. We think audiences are
going to love it!”
Starring Brett Granstaff (Vice) as Christopher ‘The Saint’ Samuels, THE MASKED SAINT
follows the journey of former professional wrestler, Chris Samuels (Granstaff) who retires from
the ring to settle down as a small town pastor. When Samuels witnesses rampant problems in the
community, he decides to moonlight as a masked vigilante fighting the injustice. While facing
crises at home and at the church, Samuels must evade the police and somehow reconcile his
secret, violent identity with his calling as a pastor. Inspired by the life of Pastor Chris Whaley,
THE MASKED SAINT is based on the book of the same name by Whaley.
"We are excited about working with the filmmakers of THE MASKED SAINT and the marketing
team they have put together,” said Mark Borde, co-president of Freestyle Releasing. “A true story
fueled by courage and perseverance, we hope moviegoers will be inspired and encouraged."
Winner for Best Picture at the 2015 International Christian Film Festival, THE MASKED SAINT
is written by Scott Crowell and Brett Granstaff, directed by Warren P. Sonoda, produced by Cliff
McDowell, co-produced by David Anselmo and executive produced by Gary Granstaff and Joe
Sisto. The movie also stars Lara Jean Chorostecki (Hannibal), Oscar and Emmy nominee
Diahann Carroll (“Grey’s Anatomy,” White Collar) who won a Golden Globe for her
performance in “Julia,” Patrick McKenna (“The Red Green Show”), James Preston Rogers
(Pixels) and the late WWE Hall of Famer Roddy Piper in his last confirmed theatrical release.
“Everyone at Ridgerock Entertainment Group is devastated by the news of the recent passing of
wrestling legend and THE MASKED SAINT actor Roddy Piper,” said Gary Granstaff. “We send
our deepest and heartfelt condolences, thoughts and prayers to his family, friends and fans. He
will truly be missed.”
Upcoming opening major market cities include New York, Los Angeles, Dallas and
Washington D.C., among others. For more information about THE MASKED SAINT, please
visit:
Website: www.themaskedsaint.com
Twitter: twitter.com/TheMaskedSaint
Instagram: instagram.com/TheMaskedSaint
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/themaskedsaint
About Ridgerock Entertainment Group
Ridgerock Entertainment Group is an independent production company founded in 2005 with a
passion to create and develop major independent films with great commercial success. Projects
are developed as co-productions with co-financing partners. For more information, please visit
www.ridgerockentertainment.com.
About P23 Entertainment, Inc.
P23 Entertainment Inc. is a family and faith-based film production company, located in Toronto
Canada, which aims to communicate family values through productions of the highest cinematic
quality. Founded by award winning producer, Cliff McDowell, P23 produces and distributes both
animation and live action feature films that are family friendly and entertaining. For more
information, please visit www.p23ent.com.
About Freestyle Releasing
Founded in 2004, Freestyle is one of the top service theatrical distributors with unique
capabilities in distribution, sales service, marketing, and varied national and international output
deals. Freestyle handles both wide and limited release patterns that range from 2500 screens to
exclusive engagements. They have offices in Los Angeles, New York, Dallas, and Jacksonville.
For more information, please visit www.freestylereleasing.com.
For media inquiries please contact:
Tracy Cole
Rogers & Cowan
615.568.2988
tcole@rogersandcowan.com