Sports Leadership Movies Coming Soon
-Rush: In theaters September 20, 2013
STORY: Two-time Academy Award® winner Ron Howard (A Beautiful Mind, Frost/Nixon), teams once again with fellow two-time Academy Award® nominee, writer Peter Morgan (Frost/Nixon, The Queen), on Rush, a spectacular big-screen re-creation of the merciless 1970s rivalry between James Hunt and Niki Lauda.
The epic action-drama stars Chris Hemsworth (The Avengers) as the charismatic Englishman James Hunt and Daniel Brühl (Inglourious Basterds) as the disciplined Austrian perfectionist Niki Lauda, whose clashes on the Grand Prix racetrack epitomized the contrast between these two extraordinary characters, a distinction reflected in their private lives.
Set against the sexy and glamorous golden age of Formula 1 racing, Rush portrays the exhilarating true story of two of the greatest rivals the world has ever witnessed—handsome English playboy Hunt and his methodical, brilliant opponent, Lauda. Taking us into their personal lives on and off the track, Rush follows the two drivers as they push themselves to the breaking point of physical and psychological endurance, where there is no shortcut to victory and no margin for error. If you make one mistake, you die.
Also starring Olivia Wilde (TRON: Legacy) and Alexandra Maria Lara (The Reader), Rush is produced by Andrew Eaton (A Mighty Heart), Howard, Academy Award® winner Brian Grazer (Apollo 13, A Beautiful Mind), Eric Fellner (Senna, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy), Morgan and Brian Oliver (Black Swan) and executive produced by Cross Creek Pictures, Exclusive Media, Todd Hallowell and Tim Bevan. Universal Pictures will distribute the film in North America.
Rush was shot on location in the U.K., Germany and Austria.
MOVIE WEBSITE: http://www.rushmovie.com
TRAILER: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdkIFrMY_v0
– The Great American Dream: in theaters June 15, 2013
STORY: Attempting to reverse the disheartening memories of his late father, Eric, an AmerAsian graduate, assumes a younger athlete’s identity to take back his one last year of college baseball. Along with Danny, another graduate hiding his true identity, Eric battles his way onto the team, eying the attention of the professional scouts. But along his journey, he develops an unexpectedly close connection with head Coach Pierce, a man who still suffers from the devastating loss of his son. Once an innocent friendship blossoms with Amy, the team’s assistant athletic trainer, Eric’s honesty, integrity, and loyalty grow severely compromised; so he distances himself from her, in an effort to deny his mounting guilt. As the big Easter Tournament approaches, Eric bonds with his closest rival, Tommy, and establishes himself as a team leader through relentless work ethic, but in the process, is alienated by Danny and Amy, whose lives take reckless turns. Struggling through physical, emotional, and … Written by Roger Lim.
The Great American Dream was shot on Calabasas, California, Los Angeles, California, Woodland Hills,USA.
TRAILER:http://www.imdb.com/video/withoutabox/vi2847802905?ref_=tt_pv_vi_1
– Mr Hockey: the Gordie Howe
Story: Debuts May 4, 2013 on Hallmark Channel
STORY: Regarded as one of the greatest hockey players of all time, Gordie Howe (Michael Shanks) was finished playing hockey after his retirement from the National Hockey League. When he is offered a contract – brokered by his wife Colleen (Kathleen Robertson) – to play alongside his sons in the newly formed World Hockey Association (WHA), the 45-year-old legend prepares for a surprising comeback.
Together with sons Mark (Andrew Herr) and Marty (Dylan Playfair) and the support of his wife, Gordie relocates his family and returns to the rink to play professional hockey with the Houston Aeros. Though many skeptics label this as “the biggest publicity stunt in hockey history,” Gordie proves his critics wrong and attempts to accomplish the unthinkable of playing professional hockey and winning a championship with his sons. For one of the most beloved and iconic professional hockey stars of his era, this is Gordie Howe’s second chance to once again become “Mr. Hockey.” As the Howes hit the ice, they come together to discover the power of family, courage and faith.
TRAILER:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXIwF_IBbEQ- Drift
MOVIE WEBSITE: http://www.hallmarkchannel.com/mrhockey
– Hail Mary: The Drew Pearson Roger Staubach Story: Announced to be in theaters August 9, 2015
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