Entertainment icon Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is partnering with SPIKE TV, Casey Patterson Entertainment and Don Mischer Productions to create a monumental holiday event, "Rock the Troops," a music and entertainment experience created to honor, inspire and captivate the brave men and women of America's Armed Services. This compelling and modern tribute will emanate from the historical Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam and bring together A-list headliners from the worlds of music, comedy and film to debut this December on Spike.
"My respect for our troops is boundless. This December we will honor the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor and given that I have military in my family, vets and Navy SEALs, the goal was to create an event that honors our troops and their families in epic fashion. Seven Bucks Productions and I are privileged to have this opportunity to salute America's finest and thank them from the bottom of our hearts for all their dedication, bravery, sacrifice and loyalty to our country," says Johnson.
"Rock the Troops is a passion project for CPE and our partners at Seven Bucks and Don Mischer Productions," said Casey Patterson, Executive Producer. "We're thrilled to be bringing entertainment and inspiration to our servicemen and servicewomen and to have so much support from our talented friends."
"Honoring those who have made a commitment to serve our country, our citizens and the free world is of the upmost importance to all of us at Seven Bucks Productions," says Dany Garcia, co-founder of Seven Bucks Productions. "We are honored to dedicate a night of entertainment to these amazing men and women."
"Entertaining our men and women in uniform, who are stationed around the world, is a long cherished tradition in our country," said Don Mischer, Executive Producer. "As we approach the Holiday season, we are especially proud to help carry that tradition into the future."
The growing list of Hollywood heavyweights set to take part includes Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Keegan-Michael Key, Rob Riggle, Scott Eastwood, Terry Crews, and
SURFING superstar Laird Hamilton. George Clooney will be featured in a taped segment.
Musical performances will include Nick Jonas, Flo Rida, Tenacious D, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Aaron Lewis, along with stand-up performances from Jeff Ross and J.B. Smoove.
"Rock the Troops," gives back to our nation's heroes for their dedication, bravery and sacrifice with a night of epic entertainment, big stars, and incredible moments.
This inaugural event will also showcase Spike's pro social campaign, Veterans Operation Wellness, whose mission is to inspire veterans to make the same commitment to their health and wellness that they made to their country.
SPIKE has a long history honoring our country's heroes through programs such as "Hire A Vet" and "Fight For The Troops" as well as celebrated moments in the annual "Guys Choice Awards."
Casey Patterson, Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia are Executive Producers alongside Don Mischer, Charlie Haykel and Juliane Hare for Don Mischer Productions. Hiram Garcia and Brian Gewirtz of Seven Bucks will serve as Co-Executive Producers. Glenn Weiss is Director and Jon Slusser, Spike's Senior Vice President, Sports and Specials serves as the network's Executive in Charge.
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