“All You Can Eat” movie by Disney
Hall Hunt googled Josh Heald, who was listed as a screenwriter who ate 11 hot dogs in the Las Vegas qualfier in the IFOCE report, and found he had written a movie about competitive eating for Disney called “All You Can Eat.” The movie is supposed to come out later this year, but apparently it has not been cast yet.
Articles about studio pickup and director hiring for the movie.
Speed eating meets speed filmmaking
People who are waiting for a fictional competitive eating movie to be completed do not need to wait for “The El Wingador Story” to be finished. The Gloucester Daily Times reports that a short film based on the Salem Witch Trials, “Gluttonous G. Goforth”, in which the defendant is a female competitive eater was produced in under 48 hours.
New Poll: most eagerly awaited competitive eating book/movie
There are several upcoming movies about competitive eating in addition to the two books that will be released next month. Two documentaries were filmed at Wing Bowl 13 and a fictional movie about the Wing Bowl is in production. The new poll question ask which of these books/movies are you most eagerly anticipating.
Staying on the topic of competitive eating books, Brian Seiken announces that Ryan Nerz will be holding two book signings in New York City. There will also be a release party for “Eat This Book” at a currently undetermined location and time.
Wing Bowl movie & clothing information
Philly.com has more information about the Wing Bowl movie under development and also announces that a line of Wing Bowl clothing will hit the marketplace before the February 3 contest.