Mr. Kennedy and Joe discuss `Behind Enemy Lines: Colombia`

In this 2009 interview, SIDEWALKS host Rafael Siegel interviews Ken Anderson (the former WWE Superstar Mr. Kennedy) and actor Joe Manganiello about their respective careers and their direct-to-DVD film, "Behind Enemy Lines: Colombia."

From Green Bay, Wisconsin, Ken Anderson, as Mr. Kennedy, was one of the leading wrestlers on the WWE programs (Raw and Friday Night Smackdown) and pay-per-views. In WWE, one of his highlights is winning the "Money in the Bank Ladder Match" at WrestleMania 23. Mr. Kennedy's signature move is The Mic Check, where he does a leg hook reverse. In January 2010, Ken signed with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) with the ring name, Mr. Anderson.

Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Joe Manganiello is an actor, who played Flash Thompson in "Spider-Man" and "Spider-Man 3." He co-starred in 65 episodes of American Heiress for MyNetwork TV. He has also appeared in a numbers of episodes on ER, How I Met Your Mother, and One Tree Hill. Other guest roles include CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Scrubs, and Jake in Progress.

Studio Synopsis for "Behind Enemy Lines: Colombia":
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and WWE Studios present "Behind Enemy Lines:  Colombia," an explosive new film that takes the Behind Enemy Lines franchise into bold new territory.  Shot on location in Puerto Rico and directed by Tim Matheson ("Animal House"), World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. Superstar Mr. Kennedy® (Ken Anderson) leads an elite team of Navy SEALs stranded deep inside Colombia’s enemy territory. Abandoned by their government, the soldiers will have to use their special training and intelligence to rescue lives and prevent an international disaster in the third edition of the fan-favorite action film franchise. 

Produced by Michael Lake ("12 Rounds") and Jeff Freilich (Burn Notice), "Behind Enemy Lines: Colombia" also stars Joe Manganiello (One Tree Hill, How I Met Your Mother), Keith David ("Mr. & Mrs. Smith," "The Chronicles of Riddick"), Channon Roe (Dirt, Windfall), Yancey Arias ("Live Free Or Die Hard," Thief), Jennice Fuentes (K- Street), Chris Johnson (South Beach) and Steven Bauer ("Scarface," "Traffic").

The Behind Enemy Lines: Colombia DVD is loaded with special features including six behind-the-scenes featurettes – highlights include “The Big Guns:  Military Action On Film” and “Colombia Norte: On Location In Puerto Rico” – providing an inside look at the making of this explosive sequel from its location, to stunts, weapons and more.