[11/18/20 - 09:19 AM] Award-Winning Director X Creates "Boundless" Ad Campaign for TNT's "AEW Dynamite" "Boundless" tells the underdog story of the stars of AEW, who, with a true passion for the sport, bet on themselves and created a new kind of wrestling league, drawing millions of fans to their dynamic, action-packed TNT "AEW Dynamite" weekly events.
[via press release from TNT]
Award-Winning Director X Creates "Boundless" Ad Campaign for TNT's "AEW DYNAMITE"
LOS ANGELES - November 18, 2020 - Today, TNT announced a new ad campaign to promote its popular All Elite Wrestling program, "AEW Dynamite," which is currently the number one wrestling show on Wednesday nights. The new ad is part of AEW's "Boundless" campaign and was created and directed by Director X (Julien Christian Lutz), who is an award-winning music video and movie director best known for his visually distinctive videos for popular artists including Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Rihanna, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Usher, John Mayer and many more. Director X's accolades include winning Video Director of the Year at the 2016 BET Awards, Best Hip Hop Video at the 2020 BET Hip Hop Awards and Best Video at the 2020 MTV European Music Awards.
Celebrating the world-class roster of diverse male and female wrestlers, "Boundless" tells the underdog story of the stars of AEW, who, with a true passion for the sport, bet on themselves and created a new kind of wrestling league, drawing millions of fans to their dynamic, action-packed TNT "AEW Dynamite" weekly events.
"Director X is the perfect partner to showcase the AEW brand with his distinct visual style that uniquely speaks to a new generation," said Melissa Chambless, EVP of Marketing, TNT, TBS and truTV. "His ability to bring these wrestlers' incredible stories to life in such an authentic way thoroughly manifests our Boundless campaign."
"Like me, I think a lot of people will relate to the stories shared in this video," said Director X. "I know what it's like to be doubted, being told 'you can't do this,' but AEW is proof that by believing in yourself and not listening to what the world is saying you can and will do it. This isn't B.S. It's real."
Wednesday's #1 wrestling show, "AEW Dynamite" exploded onto the wrestling scene when it premiered on TNT in 2019. Featuring fast-paced, high-impact competitions with real sports analytics, the critically acclaimed series has continued to deliver high-performing episodes each week, reaching more than 59 million people across TNT's linear and digital platforms. The show also delivers the youngest wrestling audience on television.
AEW's success story resonated with Director X as his own company, Fela, celebrates inclusion and diversity. Fela was founded on the mandate to "tell cultural stories authentically while being the voice for the underrepresented." Fela's mantra "Own Your Culture, Tell Your Stories" is what AEW is all about.
About TNT
TNT, a WarnerMedia brand, is watched by more people than any other cable network and known for big, lean-forward television that gives viewers the best seat in the house for electrifying stories, dynamic characters and thrilling events. TNT is home to some of television's most popular original series including "Snowpiercer," "Animal Kingdom" and "Claws." TNT is expanding its programming to include premium unscripted with the docuseries "Shaq Life." TNT also presents big ticket movies like "Avengers: Infinity War" and "Black Panther" and popular shows such as "Charmed" and "Supernatural," in addition to primetime specials and sports coverage, including the NBA and NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championships and the professional wrestling league All Elite Wrestling (AEW), which has exploded onto the scene with "AEW Dynamite," premiering as the night's #1 wrestling show. Website: www.tntdrama.com
About WarnerMedia
WarnerMedia is a leading media and entertainment company that creates and distributes premium and popular content from a diverse array of talented storytellers and journalists to global audiences through its consumer brands including: HBO, HBO Max, Warner Bros., TNT, TBS, truTV, CNN, DC Entertainment, New Line, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies and others, as well as Xandr's suite of advanced advertising solutions designed to help to improve advertising for brands, publishers, and consumers.
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