This February, the American Black Film Festival will be honoring actor Dwayne Johnson during its 8th annual ABFF Honors. During the 2026 ceremony, ABFF will present the “Smashing Machine” actor with ...

When John Hyams saw the first trailers for “The Smashing Machine,” the forthcoming A24 biopic of MMA pioneer Mark Kerr starring Dwayne Johnson, he had the same initial reaction that many observers did ...

Dwayne Johnson will be honored at the 8th American Black Film Festival Honors in February. The “Smashing Machine” star will receive the Entertainment Icon Award. Presented by Nice Crowd, the 2026 ABFF ...

The action superstar’s pivot to a dramatic role as a drug-addicted UFC fighter in “The Smashing Machine” brought a standing ovation and Oscar talk. By Kyle Buchanan Reporting from Venice. Dwayne ...

Johnson stars in the new movie as MMA and UFC fighter Mark Kerr. Dwayne Johnson is opening up about his transformation in the upcoming A24 film "The Smashing Machine." Johnson portrays mixed martial ...

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is slated to receive the prestigious Entertainment Icon Award at the 8th American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors in 2026. This honor recognizes his incredible journey and ...

Dwayne Johnson in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle next to shots from Moana, Fast Five, Walking Tall, and The Smashing Machine - Static Media But this isn't the first time he's had to recover from a box ...