World Wrestling Entertainment has inked a first-look deal with 20th Century Fox, which will allow the movie giant the right to distribute films starring WWE stars.
From 2009, WWE Films plans to release one new movie in cinemas and four straight-to-DVD annually.
The first film under the new deal will be '12 Rounds', which will star wrestler John Cena and will be released in 2009.
Production on '12 Rounds' begins in New Orleans in March.
WWE wants to make films across all genres that will appeal to a broader audience.
