Venom Trickshots DVD Impresses Pool Fans With a New Level of Production Quality and Entertainment Value

Hundreds of millions of people love pool world wide, and everyone it seems to enjoys a good trick shot exhibition. The sport of pool has the power to bring people together in the ultimate social game, while inspiring and entertaining.

Recently production firm Run Out Media teamed up with back-to-back US Open 9-Ball Champion Mika “The Iceman” Immonen to produce the Mastering Pool DVD series.

Building off the success of the Mastering Pool series, Run Out Media rolled out a new breakthrough trick shot DVD called Venom Trickshots featuring Masters of Trickshot Champion Florian “Venom” Kohler.

A little while back Dos Equis came out with my favorite campaign to date, called “The Most Interesting Man in the World”. The campaign featured a James Bond-type character who has the skill and charisma and to put on a show unlike any other.  Included in his arsenal of tricks is a billiard trick shot, and what audiences will see in the Venom DVD would more than fit the bill for some of the most interesting and engaging trick shots in pool.

Watch the Dos Equis “The Most Interesting Man in the World” spot below, and read the story for more info on Venom Trickshots and to watch a new preview video for the DVD.

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Mika Immonen Goes Full Circle… from US Open Champion to Galveston World Classic Champion: Exclusive Interview with Jerry T

By NYC Grind Contributor, Alison M. Fischer

The 2009 US Open 9-ball Championships is quickly approaching, and in retrospect, reigning champion Mika Immonen’s year has come full circle.  Undoubtedly, “The Iceman” is currently one of the most dominant pool players in the world, and he reaffirmed this status with his recent win in the 10-ball Open at the inaugural Galveston World Classic.

A major win like the US Open can impact players in different ways, but Immonen’s landmark win at the ‘08 Open has indeed launched him into a higher standard of competition.  With wins throughout the year at the Qatar Open, The All-Japan Open, The Mezz Classic, The Blackpool Open, and numerous regional tour wins, Immonen has continued to build his momentum, leading to a gritty win at Galveston.

However, Mika’s trip to Galveston didn’t start out so great.  Prior to the World Classic, Mika had been in Portugal for the Predator International 10-ball Tour, where he felt a bit under the weather, and went directly from Portugal to Texas.  He arrived in Galveston for the 8-ball Open event, but did not fare too well, falling to Francisco Bustamante in the first round, then to John Schmidt a few rounds later.

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