Exclusive: International and indie film distributor Well Go USA Entertainment acquired North American rights to Little League baseball film You Gotta Believe directed by Ty Roberts (12 Mighty Orphans) and starring Luke Wilson (Horizon: An American Saga) and Greg Kinnear (The Present).
In addition to Wilson and Kinnear, other cast members include Sarah Gadon (Ferrari), Etienne Kellici (Horizon: An American Saga), Molly Parker (Deadwood), Patrick Renna (The Sandlot) and newcomer Michael Cash.
The film is based on the true story of an overlooked Fort Worth youth baseball team that dedicated its season to a teammate’s ailing father and subsequently took its Cinderella season all the way to the 2002 Little League World Series. You Gotta Believe will be slated for an August 30 traditional theatrical release in North America.
“You Gotta Believe tells the heartwarming story of a group of young boys who, after a teammate’s father is diagnosed with terminal cancer,...
In addition to Wilson and Kinnear, other cast members include Sarah Gadon (Ferrari), Etienne Kellici (Horizon: An American Saga), Molly Parker (Deadwood), Patrick Renna (The Sandlot) and newcomer Michael Cash.
The film is based on the true story of an overlooked Fort Worth youth baseball team that dedicated its season to a teammate’s ailing father and subsequently took its Cinderella season all the way to the 2002 Little League World Series. You Gotta Believe will be slated for an August 30 traditional theatrical release in North America.
“You Gotta Believe tells the heartwarming story of a group of young boys who, after a teammate’s father is diagnosed with terminal cancer,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
In the episode of "The X-Files" called "Bad Blood," Agents Scully (Gillian Anderson) and Mulder (David Duchovny) have to get their story straight after Mulder murders a young man (Patrick Renna) believing him to be a vampire. Know immediately that "Bad Blood" is one of the rare comedy episodes of "The X-Files," and that it is deeply beloved by X-Philes the world over. Indeed, /Film listed it as the best episode of the series, replacing the show's usual funereal tone with one of whimsy. This is an episode wherein Mulder, when knocked in the head, uncontrollably begins singing "Theme from Shaft."
"Bad Blood" is told in a pair of flashbacks, telling slightly different versions of the same event, "Rashomon"-style. Scully recalls investigating a series of mysterious cattle exsanguinations in Texas and is careful to relate Mulder's behavior as cavalier and condescending. She also notes that there was no evidence of vampires.
"Bad Blood" is told in a pair of flashbacks, telling slightly different versions of the same event, "Rashomon"-style. Scully recalls investigating a series of mysterious cattle exsanguinations in Texas and is careful to relate Mulder's behavior as cavalier and condescending. She also notes that there was no evidence of vampires.
- 3/27/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
New year, new Hulu! As the streamer welcomes in dozens of new and classic titles this January, including its new whodunit series “Death and Other Details,” it will first have to say goodbye to the old.
A few titles have already been removed from the library so far this month, including the hit samurai thriller “13 Assassins,” but over the next few weeks of January, dozens more titles will be leaving the platform, including the beloved baseball coming-of-age comedy “The Sandlot,” several Christmas classics, and the 1996 box office buster “Twister.”
Don’t miss your last chance to watch— fill up your watch list with The Streamable’s top picks (and everything else) for what’s leaving Hulu this month!
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“Dinosaur 13” director Todd Douglas Miller picks another number with “Apollo 11,...
A few titles have already been removed from the library so far this month, including the hit samurai thriller “13 Assassins,” but over the next few weeks of January, dozens more titles will be leaving the platform, including the beloved baseball coming-of-age comedy “The Sandlot,” several Christmas classics, and the 1996 box office buster “Twister.”
Don’t miss your last chance to watch— fill up your watch list with The Streamable’s top picks (and everything else) for what’s leaving Hulu this month!
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“Dinosaur 13” director Todd Douglas Miller picks another number with “Apollo 11,...
- 1/10/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
(Welcome to Year of the Vampire, a series examining the greatest, strangest, and sometimes overlooked vampire movies of all time in honor of "Nosferatu," which turns 100 this year.)
Unlike vampires themselves, the best stories arguably don't go on indefinitely. Think about it: would you really want to keep watching the same vampire show (or any show), with no end in sight, for all eternity? At the very least, you'd probably want an intermission of a few years, some time to unplug, think about your life choices, and hibernate in your coffin.
In the Year of the Vampire series, we've been focused almost exclusively on movies. The one TV show we revisited back in March was "True Blood," but even that show lasted seven seasons and 80 episodes. It requires a real time commitment. And if you're new to a show, the prospect of that can be daunting, especially during the Peak TV era,...
Unlike vampires themselves, the best stories arguably don't go on indefinitely. Think about it: would you really want to keep watching the same vampire show (or any show), with no end in sight, for all eternity? At the very least, you'd probably want an intermission of a few years, some time to unplug, think about your life choices, and hibernate in your coffin.
In the Year of the Vampire series, we've been focused almost exclusively on movies. The one TV show we revisited back in March was "True Blood," but even that show lasted seven seasons and 80 episodes. It requires a real time commitment. And if you're new to a show, the prospect of that can be daunting, especially during the Peak TV era,...
- 10/8/2022
- by Joshua Meyer
- Slash Film
Patrick Renna, best known for his iconic role as Ham Porter in “The Sandlot”, went viral on TikTok last month when he posted a video in which he and two pals perform an impeccably choreographed dance to Lizzo’s “About Damn Time”.
Renna’s original TikTok wound up racking up 9.8 million views and counting.
@patrickrenna
It’s about damn time the chubby gingers learned the @lizzo dance. @yitty men’s line soon? #dance #threechubbygingers #fypシ
♬ About Damn Time – Lizzo
Read More: ‘Sandlot’ Star Patrick Renna Enlists His Son To Recreate Iconic Moment From Beloved Movie
Lizzo then shared a TikTok featuring herself and Renna, in which she demonstrates the moves that he and his fellow “chubby gingers” emulate.
@lizzo
@Patrick Renna #draft
♬ About Damn Time – Lizzo
Renna then added a behind-the-scenes video, demonstrating that Lizzo had her work cut out for her, as he and the other guys struggle to nail the choreography.
Renna’s original TikTok wound up racking up 9.8 million views and counting.
@patrickrenna
It’s about damn time the chubby gingers learned the @lizzo dance. @yitty men’s line soon? #dance #threechubbygingers #fypシ
♬ About Damn Time – Lizzo
Read More: ‘Sandlot’ Star Patrick Renna Enlists His Son To Recreate Iconic Moment From Beloved Movie
Lizzo then shared a TikTok featuring herself and Renna, in which she demonstrates the moves that he and his fellow “chubby gingers” emulate.
@lizzo
@Patrick Renna #draft
♬ About Damn Time – Lizzo
Renna then added a behind-the-scenes video, demonstrating that Lizzo had her work cut out for her, as he and the other guys struggle to nail the choreography.
- 8/26/2022
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
If you grew up in the nineties, you undoubtedly grew up a massive fan of The Sandlot. A coming-of-age story centering around a group of baseball-loving kids who hang out every day in a Sandlot, the movie didn’t make much of a peep in theatres back in 1993. However, the box office didn’t tell the whole story, with the movie becoming a cult film on VHS, cable and later DVD, with writer-director David Mickey Evans eventually returning to make a Dtv spin-off, The Sandlot 2, while a prequel is still in development.
But what happened to all of the kids in The Sandlot? Unlike a movie like Stand by Me, there were no megastars like River Phoenix to emerge, but the cast still fared well in the years to come. Many have gone on to everyday lives, while others continue to work (successfully) in showbiz almost 30 years later. In this...
But what happened to all of the kids in The Sandlot? Unlike a movie like Stand by Me, there were no megastars like River Phoenix to emerge, but the cast still fared well in the years to come. Many have gone on to everyday lives, while others continue to work (successfully) in showbiz almost 30 years later. In this...
- 8/12/2022
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: The Last Ship alum Tommy Savas is set for a key recurring role opposite Lisette Alexis in National Treasure, Disney Branded Television’s TV series for Disney+, produced by ABC Signature. The project, executive produced by the films’ producer Jerry Bruckheimer, director Jon Turteltaub and writers Marianne and Cormac Wibberley, is an expansion of the National Treasure movie franchise told from the point of view of young heroine Jess (Alexis) — a DREAMer in search of answers about her family — who embarks on the adventure of a lifetime to uncover the truth about the past and save a lost Pan-American treasure. Savas will play Dr. Zeke, who works at the city morgue. Savas appeared as a series regular on TNT’s The Last Ship as well as on NBC’s State of Affairs. On the film side, he starred and produced the comedy Bad Roomies alongside Patrick Renna. Savas is...
- 7/20/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Connor Cruise and Patrick Renna are killing this boys' night out. The son of Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman was spotted enjoying an evening of friendly conversation with the Sandlot star and another pal during a visit to Capo Restaurant in Santa Monica, Calif., on June 15. An eyewitness told E! News that the group appeared to be "in a good mood," noting that they were laughing as they left the trendy Italian eatery. As seen in photos exclusively obtained by E! News, Patrick, 43, happily chatted with Connor, 27, on the sidewalk following their meal. At one point, the actor gave a thumbs up to Connor before going their separate...
- 6/16/2022
- E! Online
You're killing me, Smalls. Us, to Patrick Renna's son Flynn. The Sandlot star shared an adorable photo of himself and the 4-year-old—who he shares with wife Jasmin Renna—in their matching baseball uniforms March 26. "Call me coach," the 43-year-old—who played Hamilton "Ham" Porter in the cult classic—captioned the image of himself holding his son on his shoulders. Naturally, fans of the 1993 movie filled the comment section under with references from the movie. One person wrote, "Imagine signing up for little [league] and the...
- 3/29/2022
- E! Online
“Remember kid, there’s heroes and there’s legends. Heroes get remembered but legends never die, follow your heart kid, and you’ll never go wrong.”
Eight members of the cast of The Sandlot (1993) will be signing autographs from Beginning at 11am on Saturday August 7th at the Collectibles Corner in Belleville, Il That’s located at 120 East Main Street. The Collectibles Corner Facebook page with updates, prices, preorders, and more info can be found Here.
Come meet:
Tom Guiry “Scotty Smalls”
Chauncey Leopardi “Michael ‘Squints'”
Marty York “Yeah-Yeah’ McClennan”
Brandon Quintin Adams “Kenny DeNunez”
Grant Gelt Bertram “Grover Weeks”
Shane Obedzinski “Tommy ‘Repeat’ Timmons”
Victor Dimattia Timmy Timmons
Patrick Renna Hamilton ‘Ham’ Porter
The Sandlot is a beloved film that over the last 23 years has gained quite a cult following thanks its joyous nostalgia that’s along the lines of A Christmas Story. Unlike many movies that claim to be family films,...
Eight members of the cast of The Sandlot (1993) will be signing autographs from Beginning at 11am on Saturday August 7th at the Collectibles Corner in Belleville, Il That’s located at 120 East Main Street. The Collectibles Corner Facebook page with updates, prices, preorders, and more info can be found Here.
Come meet:
Tom Guiry “Scotty Smalls”
Chauncey Leopardi “Michael ‘Squints'”
Marty York “Yeah-Yeah’ McClennan”
Brandon Quintin Adams “Kenny DeNunez”
Grant Gelt Bertram “Grover Weeks”
Shane Obedzinski “Tommy ‘Repeat’ Timmons”
Victor Dimattia Timmy Timmons
Patrick Renna Hamilton ‘Ham’ Porter
The Sandlot is a beloved film that over the last 23 years has gained quite a cult following thanks its joyous nostalgia that’s along the lines of A Christmas Story. Unlike many movies that claim to be family films,...
- 7/26/2021
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
The real Ham Porter has another adorable Smalls in his life. Patrick Renna, who portrayed the wisecracking backyard baseball player in the 1993 movie The Sandlot, took to Instagram on June 2 to share a video of himself and his young son, Flynn, who he nicknamed "Smalls" just like Tom Guiry's character in the film. "So Smalls, a.k.a my 4-year-old son Flynn, got his first black eye playing baseball, and I knew exactly what to do," he explained to the camera, before slapping a raw steak on his laughing son's eye. "If you know, you know." As fans of The Sandlot will recall, steak is the ice pack of choice for Smalls' parents after he...
- 6/3/2021
- E! Online
If you grew up during the 90s, you probably have fond memories of Patrick Renna from his role in the 1993 movie, The Sandlot. Now considered a classic, the movie was Renna’s film debut. Two years later, he had a main role in another popular 90s film, The Big Green. However, after a few other appearances many assumed that Renna walked away from the spotlight. That isn’t true though, he has continued to act throughout the years and had recurring roles in shows like The X-Files and Boston Legal. Although he is also working on other ventures now, Patrick’s love
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- 7/30/2020
- by Camille Moore
- TVovermind.com
There’s one specific memory from A League of Their Own that actor Lori Petty carries with her.
Every night, co-star Tom Hanks would move his trailer onto the outfield grass of Wrigley Field in Chicago, the site of the film’s tryout scene, and park it in front of the historic ballpark’s famed ivy wall. The film’s stars cracked beers, took batting practice, and soaked in the big league atmosphere after hours. One evening, Petty, who played Rockford Peaches pitcher Kit Keller, and Hanks were having a casual game of catch when the future Oscar-winning actor paused the throwing session to take in the moment.
“Petty, you know when people go, ‘Remember when?’ That’s this right now,” Hanks said. “This isn’t going to happen again. This isn’t every movie. You’re going to do a lot of movies. This is not going to happen again.
Every night, co-star Tom Hanks would move his trailer onto the outfield grass of Wrigley Field in Chicago, the site of the film’s tryout scene, and park it in front of the historic ballpark’s famed ivy wall. The film’s stars cracked beers, took batting practice, and soaked in the big league atmosphere after hours. One evening, Petty, who played Rockford Peaches pitcher Kit Keller, and Hanks were having a casual game of catch when the future Oscar-winning actor paused the throwing session to take in the moment.
“Petty, you know when people go, ‘Remember when?’ That’s this right now,” Hanks said. “This isn’t going to happen again. This isn’t every movie. You’re going to do a lot of movies. This is not going to happen again.
- 7/29/2020
- by Chris Longo
- Den of Geek
Raise your hand if you'd like s'more Sandlot in your life. Same. Thankfully, for fans of the cult 1993 classic, Patrick Renna (a.k.a. brash catcher Ham Porter) has gotten the team back together. The upcoming special, dropping on the actor's YouTube channel later this month, was inspired by the response to their 25th anniversary reunion on the Today Show back in 2018 and the seemingly endless parade of successful reboots. "Just seeing other cast reunions I was like, 'Gosh, I've got to do one with the guys,'" he reasoned to E! News. But one of the biggest drivers in this trip down memory...
- 7/11/2020
- E! Online
We’ve got an incredibly fun video from Alamo Drafthouse for you to check out that shows three of the stars from the 1993 movie The Sandlot at a special screening and celebration of the film. Tom Guiry, who played Smalls, Patrick Renna, who played Ham, and Chauncey Leopardi, who played Squints, were all in attendance.
They played baseball with kids, lots of kids dressed up as the classic characters, and the stars hosted a Q&a for the fans and talked about their experience making the classic movie.
Leopardi was asked what his favorite scene was, and he didn’t skip a beat when he said, “The pool scene.” Of course! Check out the video below, and enjoy the nostalgia.
They played baseball with kids, lots of kids dressed up as the classic characters, and the stars hosted a Q&a for the fans and talked about their experience making the classic movie.
Leopardi was asked what his favorite scene was, and he didn’t skip a beat when he said, “The pool scene.” Of course! Check out the video below, and enjoy the nostalgia.
- 10/31/2019
- by Jessica Fisher
- GeekTyrant
About a month ago The Sandlot co-writer and director David Mickey Evans announced that he was developing a sequel series that would bring back the original cast. One of the thngs he said at the time was that he sold his pitch to a streaming service. We now know that streaming service is Disney+!
The filmmaker revealed that the story would take place in 1984 and all of the characters will be adults with kids of their own. The ending of the original film offered a breakdown of what happened to all the kids when they grew up, but this series will obviously explore that a lot further.
The original cast for the series included Mike Vitar (Benjamin “Benny” Franklin Rodriguez), Patrick Renna (Hamilton “Ham” Porter), Chauncey Leopardi (Michael “Squints” Palledorous), Victor Dimattia (Timmy Timmons), Marty York (Alan “Yeah-Yeah” McClennan), Shane Obedzinski (Tommy “Repeat” Timmons), Grant Gelt (Bertram Grover Weeks), and...
The filmmaker revealed that the story would take place in 1984 and all of the characters will be adults with kids of their own. The ending of the original film offered a breakdown of what happened to all the kids when they grew up, but this series will obviously explore that a lot further.
The original cast for the series included Mike Vitar (Benjamin “Benny” Franklin Rodriguez), Patrick Renna (Hamilton “Ham” Porter), Chauncey Leopardi (Michael “Squints” Palledorous), Victor Dimattia (Timmy Timmons), Marty York (Alan “Yeah-Yeah” McClennan), Shane Obedzinski (Tommy “Repeat” Timmons), Grant Gelt (Bertram Grover Weeks), and...
- 4/12/2019
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Disney+ is priming The Sandlot for its streaming service, with the 1993 movie’s original director and co-writer David Mickey Evans attached to write and executive produce.
Deadline hears the series is in early development. The Sandlot is the second 20th Century Fox-related IP announced today to be developed for Disney’s streaming service. Earlier today, a Love, Simon TV series based on Greg Berlanti’s movie from last year was announced for Disney+ with This Is Us executive producers/co-showrunners Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger, who wrote the movie, writing/executive producing via their overall deal at 20th Century Fox TV.
The Sandlot series will be set in 1984, when the original cast are adults and they all have children of their own. The streaming series will be separate from the The Sandlot prequel film which Evans is writing with Austin Reynolds, which is to take place in the 1950s.
Deadline hears the series is in early development. The Sandlot is the second 20th Century Fox-related IP announced today to be developed for Disney’s streaming service. Earlier today, a Love, Simon TV series based on Greg Berlanti’s movie from last year was announced for Disney+ with This Is Us executive producers/co-showrunners Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger, who wrote the movie, writing/executive producing via their overall deal at 20th Century Fox TV.
The Sandlot series will be set in 1984, when the original cast are adults and they all have children of their own. The streaming series will be separate from the The Sandlot prequel film which Evans is writing with Austin Reynolds, which is to take place in the 1950s.
- 4/11/2019
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Disney+ is developing a TV series based on “The Sandlot,” Variety has learned.
David Mickey Evans, the co-writer and director of the 1993 film, is attached to write and executive produce the series. It is said to take in 1984 and would focus on the children of the original characters.
The first “Sandlot” film took place in the summer of 1962 and followed a group of friends who spent their days playing baseball while also dealing with a menacing dog that lived next to the titular sandlot that they referred to as The Beast. The film starred Tom Guiry, Mike Vitar, Karen Allen, Denis Leary, James Earl Jones, Patrick Renna, Chauncey Leopardi, Marty York, Brandon Quintin Adams, Grant Gelt, Shane Obedzinski, and Victor Dimattia. It grossed just over $33 million at the box office and has gone on to become a cult classic. Two direct-to-video sequels were produced in 2005 and 2007.
In an interview earlier...
David Mickey Evans, the co-writer and director of the 1993 film, is attached to write and executive produce the series. It is said to take in 1984 and would focus on the children of the original characters.
The first “Sandlot” film took place in the summer of 1962 and followed a group of friends who spent their days playing baseball while also dealing with a menacing dog that lived next to the titular sandlot that they referred to as The Beast. The film starred Tom Guiry, Mike Vitar, Karen Allen, Denis Leary, James Earl Jones, Patrick Renna, Chauncey Leopardi, Marty York, Brandon Quintin Adams, Grant Gelt, Shane Obedzinski, and Victor Dimattia. It grossed just over $33 million at the box office and has gone on to become a cult classic. Two direct-to-video sequels were produced in 2005 and 2007.
In an interview earlier...
- 4/11/2019
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Are you ready to go back to The Sandlot? After 25 years, the original cast is returning at the direction of David Mickey Evans for a TV series. Evans wrote and directed the first two Sandlot movies, and according to The Hollywood Reporter, he's ready to bring the boys together for at least two seasons on an unnamed streaming service.
"I already got all the original cast members back," Evans said on The Rain Delay podcast, although he did not name the exact actors participating. "It takes place in 1984, when they're all like 33 years old and they all have children of their own, and that's all I can tell you."
This will be a jump forward from the original film, which was set in San Fernando Valley in 1962. If it's true that all the original cast members are returning, we can look forward to appearances from Scotty Smalls (Tom Guiry), Hamilton...
"I already got all the original cast members back," Evans said on The Rain Delay podcast, although he did not name the exact actors participating. "It takes place in 1984, when they're all like 33 years old and they all have children of their own, and that's all I can tell you."
This will be a jump forward from the original film, which was set in San Fernando Valley in 1962. If it's true that all the original cast members are returning, we can look forward to appearances from Scotty Smalls (Tom Guiry), Hamilton...
- 3/4/2019
- by Karenna Meredith
- Popsugar.com
In a move no one is asking for, not only will be getting a Sandlot sequel series.
It was reported back in August that a prequel to the classic baseball film The Sandlot is on the way. Now, according to the original director, David Mickey Evans a sequel series is heading our way, and is in full swing already. Evans was recently on the recently revealed the on Cooperstown Kurt’s baseball podcast The Rain Delay, that he has sold a pitch for a television series sequel to the original movie.
But the news didn’t stop there. He also announced that the series would bring back the entire original cast of the film, it will take place in 1984, the boys are all now around 33 years old, and each of them have kids of their own.
It also looks as the series has a home already, on an unspecified streaming service.
It was reported back in August that a prequel to the classic baseball film The Sandlot is on the way. Now, according to the original director, David Mickey Evans a sequel series is heading our way, and is in full swing already. Evans was recently on the recently revealed the on Cooperstown Kurt’s baseball podcast The Rain Delay, that he has sold a pitch for a television series sequel to the original movie.
But the news didn’t stop there. He also announced that the series would bring back the entire original cast of the film, it will take place in 1984, the boys are all now around 33 years old, and each of them have kids of their own.
It also looks as the series has a home already, on an unspecified streaming service.
- 3/2/2019
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (B.C.)
- Cinelinx
Is The Sandlot coming to the small screen. According to SlashFilm, the film's director David Mickey Evans has a TV show in the works.
The 1993 film follows a group of friends who play baseball and come of age during the summer of 1962. The cast includes Tom Guiry, Mike Vitar, Patrick Renna, Chauncey Leopardi, Marty York, and James Earl Jones.
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The 1993 film follows a group of friends who play baseball and come of age during the summer of 1962. The cast includes Tom Guiry, Mike Vitar, Patrick Renna, Chauncey Leopardi, Marty York, and James Earl Jones.
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- 3/2/2019
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
One of my favorite baseball movies of all time is easily The Sandlot. That was such a wonderfully fantastic film that connected with a lot of kids growing up in the 90s. It’s a classic and now that classic movie is getting a sequel series that will bring back the original cast!
There have been sequels in the past already, but none of them have been able to capture the magic of that original film. Hopefully, this sequel will change that.
The director of the original film David Mickey Evans recently announced on the baseball podcast The Rain Delay, that he sold the pitch for the TV series to a streaming service that he didn’t reveal. Also, the series has already been picked up for two seasons!
The original cast for the series included Mike Vitar (Benjamin “Benny” Franklin Rodriguez), Patrick Renna (Hamilton “Ham” Porter), Chauncey Leopardi (Michael...
There have been sequels in the past already, but none of them have been able to capture the magic of that original film. Hopefully, this sequel will change that.
The director of the original film David Mickey Evans recently announced on the baseball podcast The Rain Delay, that he sold the pitch for the TV series to a streaming service that he didn’t reveal. Also, the series has already been picked up for two seasons!
The original cast for the series included Mike Vitar (Benjamin “Benny” Franklin Rodriguez), Patrick Renna (Hamilton “Ham” Porter), Chauncey Leopardi (Michael...
- 3/1/2019
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
As pop-culture reboots continue to reach new thresholds of frenzy, it was only a matter of time before the trend seeped into music videos.
How refreshing, then, that La-based musician Dexter Tortoriello was quick to flip the trend on its ear for a series of short films to promote his latest project as Houses, the new 4-track Ep “Drugstore Heaven.” Rather than have ’80s and ‘90s film/TV icons Jaleel White (“Family Matters”), Nicole Eggert (“Charles In Charge”), Jason James Richter (“Free Willy”) and Patrick Renna (“The Sandlot”) recreate their most famous roles, Tortoriello and his directors Brook Linder and Nick Roney cast each actor in macabre, “Twilight Zone”-esque scenarios that touch on the Ep’s themes.
The cinematic clips often skirt music video conventions altogether, with the music often serving as a more incidental back-drop to the interpretations of the Ep’s themes. Lead single “Fast Talk,” which touches on drug abuse,...
How refreshing, then, that La-based musician Dexter Tortoriello was quick to flip the trend on its ear for a series of short films to promote his latest project as Houses, the new 4-track Ep “Drugstore Heaven.” Rather than have ’80s and ‘90s film/TV icons Jaleel White (“Family Matters”), Nicole Eggert (“Charles In Charge”), Jason James Richter (“Free Willy”) and Patrick Renna (“The Sandlot”) recreate their most famous roles, Tortoriello and his directors Brook Linder and Nick Roney cast each actor in macabre, “Twilight Zone”-esque scenarios that touch on the Ep’s themes.
The cinematic clips often skirt music video conventions altogether, with the music often serving as a more incidental back-drop to the interpretations of the Ep’s themes. Lead single “Fast Talk,” which touches on drug abuse,...
- 10/10/2018
- by Andrew Hampp
- Variety Film + TV
Batter up folks, we're heading back to the sandlot! 20th Century Fox is currently at work on a prequel to the classic 1993 film The Sandlot. The original writer and director, David Mickey Evans, is coming back to cowrite the script with newcomer Austin Reynolds. Deadline first broke the news and reported that though the plot details are still unknown, the story is said to involve the legend of "The Beast," the giant English mastiff that terrifies all the kids in the neighborhood.
The cult classic recently celebrated its 25th anniversary with a special cast reunion and a two-day return to theaters. The heartwarming comedy is set in 1962 and tells the story of Scotty Smalls (Tom Guiry) who moves to a new neighborhood and is taken under the wing of local baseball superstar Benny Rodriguez (Mike Vitar). Scotty joins Benny's group of friends who form an entire baseball team including Hamilton...
The cult classic recently celebrated its 25th anniversary with a special cast reunion and a two-day return to theaters. The heartwarming comedy is set in 1962 and tells the story of Scotty Smalls (Tom Guiry) who moves to a new neighborhood and is taken under the wing of local baseball superstar Benny Rodriguez (Mike Vitar). Scotty joins Benny's group of friends who form an entire baseball team including Hamilton...
- 8/5/2018
- by Mekishana Pierre
- Popsugar.com
Since the people at Fox are bored waiting on the deal with Disney to finish, they have decided to look at giving us a Prequel to one of the most beloved basball films of all time.
It never fails. Just when you think Hollywood has already spit out the dumbbest possible ideas, they go ahead and come up with something even worse. This time, since they have nothing better to do, Fox has decided what the world needs is a prequel to The Sandlot. How is that even possible?!
The Sandlot is a classic film about 9 kids that came together one summer to defeat the beast, to save a baseball signed by The Sultan of Swat himself. The movie itself is a prequel, to children's summers all over America! What is there we need to know about these kids before that fateful summer. Until this point in their lives all there was,...
It never fails. Just when you think Hollywood has already spit out the dumbbest possible ideas, they go ahead and come up with something even worse. This time, since they have nothing better to do, Fox has decided what the world needs is a prequel to The Sandlot. How is that even possible?!
The Sandlot is a classic film about 9 kids that came together one summer to defeat the beast, to save a baseball signed by The Sultan of Swat himself. The movie itself is a prequel, to children's summers all over America! What is there we need to know about these kids before that fateful summer. Until this point in their lives all there was,...
- 8/2/2018
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (B.C.)
- Cinelinx
This is truly killing me, Smalls. When The Sandlot actors Patrick Renna and Tom Guiry had an encounter with a supposed fan on the streets, things took a questionable yet hilarious turn and an iconic photo was born. Here's what went down: Patrick and Tom (aka Hamilton "Ham" Porter and Scotty Smalls from The Sandlot) were walking down the street in the East Village neighborhood of New York City when they spotted a young man wearing a t-shirt that honored their breakout coming-of-age flick. The shirt featured Ham sporting his signature orange-and-white striped shirt and holding a baseball bat while pointing to the outfield, and included his most quoted line, "You're killing me, Smalls!"
When Patrick complimented the guy's shirt, likely assuming he was aware of its origin and the fact that it was his face plastered across his chest, the light bulb simply didn't go off in the man's head.
When Patrick complimented the guy's shirt, likely assuming he was aware of its origin and the fact that it was his face plastered across his chest, the light bulb simply didn't go off in the man's head.
- 8/1/2018
- by Victoria Messina
- Popsugar.com
Donald Faison encountered a very Clueless fan on Tuesday.
The 44-year-old actor who starred in the beloved ’90s film, shared a selfie on Instagram posing with a teenager wearing a T-shirt with the entire cast on it.
However, the teen clearly chose the shirt for the sake of fashion and not to pay homage to the movie as she had no idea who Faison was.
“#Clueless for real for real…she was like who are you and why do you want this picture? #MovieOlderThanYou,” Faison captioned the hilarious shot.
But, Faison can take solace in the fact he is not...
The 44-year-old actor who starred in the beloved ’90s film, shared a selfie on Instagram posing with a teenager wearing a T-shirt with the entire cast on it.
However, the teen clearly chose the shirt for the sake of fashion and not to pay homage to the movie as she had no idea who Faison was.
“#Clueless for real for real…she was like who are you and why do you want this picture? #MovieOlderThanYou,” Faison captioned the hilarious shot.
But, Faison can take solace in the fact he is not...
- 8/1/2018
- by Robyn Merrett
- PEOPLE.com
As the Babe says in childhood classic, The Sandlot, “Remember kid, there’s heroes and there’s legends — heroes get remembered, but legends never die.”
And the legend is back as fans of the iconic baseball film will get to watch the backstory of The Sandlot unfold in a prequel that is currently in the early stages of development at Twentieth Century Fox, according to Entertainment Weekly.
The original screenwriter and director of the 1993 film, David Mickey Evans, is returning to co-write the script, Deadline reported. While plot details are pretty sparse, it’s likely the prequel could tell the...
And the legend is back as fans of the iconic baseball film will get to watch the backstory of The Sandlot unfold in a prequel that is currently in the early stages of development at Twentieth Century Fox, according to Entertainment Weekly.
The original screenwriter and director of the 1993 film, David Mickey Evans, is returning to co-write the script, Deadline reported. While plot details are pretty sparse, it’s likely the prequel could tell the...
- 8/1/2018
- by Alexia Fernandez
- PEOPLE.com
Exclusive: 20th Century Fox is in early development on a prequel to the 1993 cult classic The Sandlot, with David Mickey Evans, the original’s writer and director, attached to co-write the script with Austin Reynolds. Details on the film’s plot are under wraps, but I hear it involves the legend of the beast from the first iteration.
The news comes as the film recently hit the 25-year mark since its release. Set in 1962, the coming-of-age comedy centered on Scottie Smalls (Tom Guiry) who, after moving to a new neighborhood, befriends a group of boys who play baseball at the sandlot and get into a series of touching adventures.
It also starred Mike Vitar (Benjamin “Benny” Franklin Rodriguez), Patrick Renna (Hamilton “Ham” Porter), Chauncey Leopardi (Michael “Squints” Palledorous), Victor Dimattia (Timmy Timmons), Marty York (Alan “Yeah-Yeah” McClennan), Shane Obedzinski (Tommy “Repeat” Timmons), Grant Gelt (Bertram Grover Weeks), Brandon Quintin Adams...
The news comes as the film recently hit the 25-year mark since its release. Set in 1962, the coming-of-age comedy centered on Scottie Smalls (Tom Guiry) who, after moving to a new neighborhood, befriends a group of boys who play baseball at the sandlot and get into a series of touching adventures.
It also starred Mike Vitar (Benjamin “Benny” Franklin Rodriguez), Patrick Renna (Hamilton “Ham” Porter), Chauncey Leopardi (Michael “Squints” Palledorous), Victor Dimattia (Timmy Timmons), Marty York (Alan “Yeah-Yeah” McClennan), Shane Obedzinski (Tommy “Repeat” Timmons), Grant Gelt (Bertram Grover Weeks), Brandon Quintin Adams...
- 7/31/2018
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
The cast of The Sandlot is celebrating the iconic’s film 25th anniversary this year — and now they have a funny story to commemorate the milestone!
Stars Patrick Renna and Tom Guiry, aka Ham and Smalls, ran into a person wearing a t-shirt featuring the movie’s most famous line — “You’re killing me smalls.” Much to their surprise, the person didn’t even recognize them.
“Said nice shirt to this dude walking by us and he had no idea what we were talking about. Thought I would capture the moment,” Renna tweeted.
Said nice shirt to this dude walking...
Stars Patrick Renna and Tom Guiry, aka Ham and Smalls, ran into a person wearing a t-shirt featuring the movie’s most famous line — “You’re killing me smalls.” Much to their surprise, the person didn’t even recognize them.
“Said nice shirt to this dude walking by us and he had no idea what we were talking about. Thought I would capture the moment,” Renna tweeted.
Said nice shirt to this dude walking...
- 7/27/2018
- by Nigel Smith
- PEOPLE.com
The Sandlot is already 25 years old? You’re killing me, Smalls!
It’s hard to believe that the beloved coming-of-age baseball classic is two and a half decades old, but to celebrate the occasion, the film is coming back to select theaters and People sat down with the cast to reminisce about making the film and what the former child actors are up to now.
Tom Guiry (Scotty Smalls)
Guiry, 36, made his big screen debut as the film’s greenest ball player, Scotty Smalls. He’s had small roles in TV and film (like: Lassie, Black Hawk Down, Mystic River,...
It’s hard to believe that the beloved coming-of-age baseball classic is two and a half decades old, but to celebrate the occasion, the film is coming back to select theaters and People sat down with the cast to reminisce about making the film and what the former child actors are up to now.
Tom Guiry (Scotty Smalls)
Guiry, 36, made his big screen debut as the film’s greenest ball player, Scotty Smalls. He’s had small roles in TV and film (like: Lassie, Black Hawk Down, Mystic River,...
- 7/19/2018
- by Kara Warner
- PEOPLE.com
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Season two of Glow is now on Netflix, and although the core ensemble cast has remained the same, a few new faces pop up here and there throughout the new episodes. In addition to Shakira Barrera as new wrestler Yolanda and Horatio Sanz's strip club owner Ray (should we start taking bets on whether he'll screw them over in Vegas down the line?) is the tragic character of Cupcake, played by Patrick Renna.
The Britannica superfan, hopeless romantic, and borderline stalker is first introduced in the penultimate episode, "Rosalie." He shows up at The Dusty Spur motel while most of the wrestlers are eating breakfast, where he presents Rhonda "Britannica" Richardson (Kate Nash) with a tray of cupcakes (hence the nickname) while wearing a shirt with her face on it. He proposes to her on the spot, which the rest of the girls treat as a joke,...
Season two of Glow is now on Netflix, and although the core ensemble cast has remained the same, a few new faces pop up here and there throughout the new episodes. In addition to Shakira Barrera as new wrestler Yolanda and Horatio Sanz's strip club owner Ray (should we start taking bets on whether he'll screw them over in Vegas down the line?) is the tragic character of Cupcake, played by Patrick Renna.
The Britannica superfan, hopeless romantic, and borderline stalker is first introduced in the penultimate episode, "Rosalie." He shows up at The Dusty Spur motel while most of the wrestlers are eating breakfast, where he presents Rhonda "Britannica" Richardson (Kate Nash) with a tray of cupcakes (hence the nickname) while wearing a shirt with her face on it. He proposes to her on the spot, which the rest of the girls treat as a joke,...
- 7/14/2018
- by Quinn Keaney
- Popsugar.com
Calling all '90s kids: get excited, because The Sandlot is returning to a big screen near you for its 25th anniversary! Fathom Events and Twentieth Century Fox are bringing the 1993 coming-of-age baseball comedy back to theaters for two days only: July 22 and 24. Tickets officially go on sale on June 22 on Fathom Events, and now is your chance to relive all the magic. The screenings will also feature an exclusive sneak preview of an upcoming Fox Sports documentary about the making of the film.
Related: 23 Life Lessons From The Sandlot That Still Hold Up Today
The David Mickey Evans-directed cult classic was released in 1993 but is set in 1962. Not only is it often referred to as one of the best baseball movies of all time, but it also centers on a boy named Scotty Smalls (Tom Guiry) who moves to a new town and is taken under the wing...
Related: 23 Life Lessons From The Sandlot That Still Hold Up Today
The David Mickey Evans-directed cult classic was released in 1993 but is set in 1962. Not only is it often referred to as one of the best baseball movies of all time, but it also centers on a boy named Scotty Smalls (Tom Guiry) who moves to a new town and is taken under the wing...
- 6/26/2018
- by Monica Sisavat
- Popsugar.com
Twenty-five years since its initial release, The Sandlot has become almost as legendary as “The Great Bambino” himself — and this summer, for the first time since its initial release 25 years ago, it’s going to be back on the silver screen in theaters nationwide for two days only: July 22nd and 24th.
Play ball! The legendary baseball comedy “The Sandlot” is back in movie theaters across the country for two days only this July – its first national theatrical run since its original release 25 years ago. The film will play with an exclusive sneak preview of an all-new Fox Sports documentary about the making of this coming-of-age comedy.
Tickets for “The Sandlot” can be purchased beginning Friday, June 22, at www.FathomEvents.com and participating theater box offices.
Fathom Events and Twentieth Century Fox, in association with Island World, present “The Sandlot” in hundreds of select movie theaters on Sunday, July 22, at 1:00 p.
Play ball! The legendary baseball comedy “The Sandlot” is back in movie theaters across the country for two days only this July – its first national theatrical run since its original release 25 years ago. The film will play with an exclusive sneak preview of an all-new Fox Sports documentary about the making of this coming-of-age comedy.
Tickets for “The Sandlot” can be purchased beginning Friday, June 22, at www.FathomEvents.com and participating theater box offices.
Fathom Events and Twentieth Century Fox, in association with Island World, present “The Sandlot” in hundreds of select movie theaters on Sunday, July 22, at 1:00 p.
- 6/21/2018
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
The Sandlot kids are all grown up!
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Sandlot, most of the film’s formerly pint-sized stars reunited on the Today Show to talk about how the movie has impacted their lives.
“It’s been crazy. I mean, [it] definitely gets you in places for free,” Marty York, who played Alan ‘Yeah Yeah’ McClennan, remarked. “Can’t walk through a Las Vegas casino without someone yelling, ‘Yeah Yeah.’ ”
Also joining York for the reunion was Tom Guiry (Scotty Smalls), Brandon Quintin Adams (Kenny DeNunez), Shane Obedzinski (Timmy Timmons), Victor Dimattia (Tommy Repeat), Chauncey Leopardi (Michael...
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Sandlot, most of the film’s formerly pint-sized stars reunited on the Today Show to talk about how the movie has impacted their lives.
“It’s been crazy. I mean, [it] definitely gets you in places for free,” Marty York, who played Alan ‘Yeah Yeah’ McClennan, remarked. “Can’t walk through a Las Vegas casino without someone yelling, ‘Yeah Yeah.’ ”
Also joining York for the reunion was Tom Guiry (Scotty Smalls), Brandon Quintin Adams (Kenny DeNunez), Shane Obedzinski (Timmy Timmons), Victor Dimattia (Tommy Repeat), Chauncey Leopardi (Michael...
- 4/12/2018
- by Maria Pasquini
- PEOPLE.com
It’s been 25 years since “The Sandlot” was released, and the cast reunited on “The Today Show” to talk about the glory days and how things have been for them since the cult film hit theaters.
Smalls, Ham, Squints, DeNunez, Yeah-Yeah, Timmy, Bertram and Repeat all ventured back onto a baseball field on Thursday.
“It’s been crazy,” Marty York, who played Alan “Yeah-Yeah” McClennan, said. “I mean, it definitely gets you in places for free. I can’t walk through a Las Vegas casino without someone yelling ‘Yeah-Yeah!'”
Also Read: 'The Sandlot' at 25: Why the '90s Cult Classic Will Live 'For-Ev-Ver'
According to David Mickey Evans, who wrote, directed and narrated the film, shooting the film was “the greatest summer of our lives.”
Patrick Renna, who played Ham, said he showed the film to his son for the first time, but “he’s really big on ‘Moana,'” unfortunately. Chauncey Leopardi, who played Squints, confessed that his daughter “thinks I’m just kind of a dork.”
See Video: 'The Sandlot' Famed Scene Gets Milwaukee Brewers Treatment
After reminiscing about the good old days, the team took the field again, and NBC correspondent Gadi Schwartz stepped up since they were down one player.
Watch the video below.
Read original story ‘The Sandlot’ Cast Reunites After 25 Years on ‘Today’ (Video) At TheWrap...
Smalls, Ham, Squints, DeNunez, Yeah-Yeah, Timmy, Bertram and Repeat all ventured back onto a baseball field on Thursday.
“It’s been crazy,” Marty York, who played Alan “Yeah-Yeah” McClennan, said. “I mean, it definitely gets you in places for free. I can’t walk through a Las Vegas casino without someone yelling ‘Yeah-Yeah!'”
Also Read: 'The Sandlot' at 25: Why the '90s Cult Classic Will Live 'For-Ev-Ver'
According to David Mickey Evans, who wrote, directed and narrated the film, shooting the film was “the greatest summer of our lives.”
Patrick Renna, who played Ham, said he showed the film to his son for the first time, but “he’s really big on ‘Moana,'” unfortunately. Chauncey Leopardi, who played Squints, confessed that his daughter “thinks I’m just kind of a dork.”
See Video: 'The Sandlot' Famed Scene Gets Milwaukee Brewers Treatment
After reminiscing about the good old days, the team took the field again, and NBC correspondent Gadi Schwartz stepped up since they were down one player.
Watch the video below.
Read original story ‘The Sandlot’ Cast Reunites After 25 Years on ‘Today’ (Video) At TheWrap...
- 4/12/2018
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Patrick Renna still recalls shooting a sequence of the 1993 film The Sandlot with director David Mickey Evans when the helmer was "on a bullhorn, just shouting lines." It was "so great" to have a helmer shouting profanities out for the actor to repeat back to camera when he was a kid, Renna said.
Twenty-five years after the release of the beloved baseball movie, which starred primarily children, Evans came together with now fully-grown castmembers Tom Guiry (who played Scotty Smalls), Chauncey Leopardi (Michael "Squints" Palledorous), Brandon Quintin Adams (Kenny DeNunez), Shane Obedzinski (Tommy "Repeat" Timmons), Victor Dimattia (Timmy Timmons), Marty York (Alan "Yeah-Yeah" McClennan), Grant Gelt (Bertram Grover Weeks) and...
Twenty-five years after the release of the beloved baseball movie, which starred primarily children, Evans came together with now fully-grown castmembers Tom Guiry (who played Scotty Smalls), Chauncey Leopardi (Michael "Squints" Palledorous), Brandon Quintin Adams (Kenny DeNunez), Shane Obedzinski (Tommy "Repeat" Timmons), Victor Dimattia (Timmy Timmons), Marty York (Alan "Yeah-Yeah" McClennan), Grant Gelt (Bertram Grover Weeks) and...
- 4/6/2018
- by Annie Howard
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Patrick Renna still recalls shooting a sequence of the 1993 film <em>The Sandlot</em> with director David Mickey Evans when the helmer was "on a bullhorn, just shouting lines." It was "so great" to have a helmer shouting profanities out for the actor to repeat back to camera when he was a kid, Renna said.
Twenty-five years after the release of the beloved baseball movie, which starred primarily children, Evans came together with now fully-grown castmembers Tom Guiry (who played Scotty Smalls), Chauncey Leopardi (Michael "Squints" Palledorous), Brandon Quintin Adams (Kenny DeNunez), Shane Obedzinski (Tommy "Repeat"...
Twenty-five years after the release of the beloved baseball movie, which starred primarily children, Evans came together with now fully-grown castmembers Tom Guiry (who played Scotty Smalls), Chauncey Leopardi (Michael "Squints" Palledorous), Brandon Quintin Adams (Kenny DeNunez), Shane Obedzinski (Tommy "Repeat"...
Five years ago, “The Sandlot” director David Mickey Evans and stars Chauncey Leopardi and Patrick Renna watched the Boston Red Sox take batting practice. When they stepped onto the field, David Ortiz, Big Papi himself, ran over to them, gave them all a big bear hug and said, “You guys are my heroes.”
Now upon its 25th anniversary, “The Sandlot” is still being embraced by a new generation of players. This spring training, it was the Milwaukee Brewers who celebrated the ’90s cult classic, reenacting a famous scene from the film.
“I don’t know how many people sent me that clip,” Evans told TheWrap. “How many other professional sports teams, hockey, football, basketball, have ever gotten together to re-enact a scene from a famous hockey, football or basketball film? I don’t know, but I would venture a guess none.”
“Every time I see an athlete mention ‘The Sandlot,’ it’s cool to know that at some point in these guys’ lives, they related to the film for whatever reason. It’s still nostalgic for them,” Leopardi told TheWrap. “We kind of shaped their… Well, I don’t want to take full credit for why they play the game, but it’s clearly enough of a part for them to want to grow up and be pinnacle of the league.”
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Released on April 7, 1993, “The Sandlot” has since cemented its place in film history as the quintessential kids sports movie. A group of kids in a small town spend their summer bumming around a rundown old baseball diamond they’ve christened The Sandlot. They welcome a new, dorky and naïve kid nicknamed Smalls into their mix, and he gets himself in “the biggest pickle” when he smashes a baseball signed by Babe Ruth over a fence into a backyard guarded by a monstrous attack dog known as The Beast.
It’s a charming story with instantly memorable faces and dozens of quotable lines (“You’re killing me Smalls!), and though the film only made a modest $32 million in its theatrical run, Evans and Leopardi started noticing the film gaining popularity around the time of its release on DVD in 2002.
“When the DVD hit, it just took off. It’s never slowed down,” Evans said. “That’s when I noticed it. This film is not going away. It’s here forever.”
Also Read: 15 Highest-Grossing Baseball Films of All Time
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Now a 25th Anniversary Collector’s Edition of the film is available on Blu-Ray, complete with Topps baseball cards for each kid in the movie. But for years, fans would show up at events for the film adorned with memorabilia, including tattoos of Ham, Benny “The Jet” Rodriguez and of Leopardi’s character Squints.
“There’s a Squints portrait on some dude’s ass,” Leopardi said. “There’s somebody out there sitting on my face.”
“The Sandlot” is set in 1962 but, to many fans, feels timeless, a perfect, idyllic relic of Anytown, USA. It may seem like an adaptation of a classic grade school novel, but Evans came up with the story himself after his younger brother was bitten by a particularly nasty dog named Hercules (the same name as in the movie) while he was trying to retrieve a lost baseball.
Also Read: Chicago Cubs' 'Bryzzo' Taps Eddie Vedder for Cute Mlb Promo (Video)
“That was not my childhood,” Evans said. “The idea that things are bigger than life, like that dog being six feet tall, that childhood imagination sort of aspect, that rings true for me. But having lots of friends, my little brother and I didn’t have that sort of thing. For me, the movie is a version of the way I wish my childhood would’ve been.”
Evans explained “The Sandlot” was set in 1962 because of a subplot that was eventually cut from the film: In 1962, Dodgers great Maury Wills chased down the stolen base record by swiping 104 bags in a single season. Squints would listen to Dodgers games on the radio, and every time Wills would steal a base, Benny “The Jet” Rodriguez would try and do the same. When Benny later gets a pack of Topps baseball cards that are all of Maury Wills, he’s inspired to become a ball player.
Evans said that audiences have either seen themselves in one of the many memorable faces in The Sandlot or wished they were one of them. And as a film about embracing legends (“Heroes get remembered, but legends never die), as Leopardi’s character Squints might say, it’s now become a movie that could live — as Squints famously recites in the film — “for-ev-ver, forrr-evv-verrrr.”
“That’s kind of what the story is about too,” Leopardi said. “It’s about these kids who weren’t supposed to make it there and watched Benny grow up to be a star. That’s the American dream.”
Read original story ‘The Sandlot’ at 25: Why the ’90s Cult Classic Will Live ‘For-Ev-Ver’ At TheWrap...
Now upon its 25th anniversary, “The Sandlot” is still being embraced by a new generation of players. This spring training, it was the Milwaukee Brewers who celebrated the ’90s cult classic, reenacting a famous scene from the film.
“I don’t know how many people sent me that clip,” Evans told TheWrap. “How many other professional sports teams, hockey, football, basketball, have ever gotten together to re-enact a scene from a famous hockey, football or basketball film? I don’t know, but I would venture a guess none.”
“Every time I see an athlete mention ‘The Sandlot,’ it’s cool to know that at some point in these guys’ lives, they related to the film for whatever reason. It’s still nostalgic for them,” Leopardi told TheWrap. “We kind of shaped their… Well, I don’t want to take full credit for why they play the game, but it’s clearly enough of a part for them to want to grow up and be pinnacle of the league.”
Also Read: 'The Simpsons' Oral History of 'Last Exit to Springfield,' The Best Episode Ever
Released on April 7, 1993, “The Sandlot” has since cemented its place in film history as the quintessential kids sports movie. A group of kids in a small town spend their summer bumming around a rundown old baseball diamond they’ve christened The Sandlot. They welcome a new, dorky and naïve kid nicknamed Smalls into their mix, and he gets himself in “the biggest pickle” when he smashes a baseball signed by Babe Ruth over a fence into a backyard guarded by a monstrous attack dog known as The Beast.
It’s a charming story with instantly memorable faces and dozens of quotable lines (“You’re killing me Smalls!), and though the film only made a modest $32 million in its theatrical run, Evans and Leopardi started noticing the film gaining popularity around the time of its release on DVD in 2002.
“When the DVD hit, it just took off. It’s never slowed down,” Evans said. “That’s when I noticed it. This film is not going away. It’s here forever.”
Also Read: 15 Highest-Grossing Baseball Films of All Time
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Now a 25th Anniversary Collector’s Edition of the film is available on Blu-Ray, complete with Topps baseball cards for each kid in the movie. But for years, fans would show up at events for the film adorned with memorabilia, including tattoos of Ham, Benny “The Jet” Rodriguez and of Leopardi’s character Squints.
“There’s a Squints portrait on some dude’s ass,” Leopardi said. “There’s somebody out there sitting on my face.”
“The Sandlot” is set in 1962 but, to many fans, feels timeless, a perfect, idyllic relic of Anytown, USA. It may seem like an adaptation of a classic grade school novel, but Evans came up with the story himself after his younger brother was bitten by a particularly nasty dog named Hercules (the same name as in the movie) while he was trying to retrieve a lost baseball.
Also Read: Chicago Cubs' 'Bryzzo' Taps Eddie Vedder for Cute Mlb Promo (Video)
“That was not my childhood,” Evans said. “The idea that things are bigger than life, like that dog being six feet tall, that childhood imagination sort of aspect, that rings true for me. But having lots of friends, my little brother and I didn’t have that sort of thing. For me, the movie is a version of the way I wish my childhood would’ve been.”
Evans explained “The Sandlot” was set in 1962 because of a subplot that was eventually cut from the film: In 1962, Dodgers great Maury Wills chased down the stolen base record by swiping 104 bags in a single season. Squints would listen to Dodgers games on the radio, and every time Wills would steal a base, Benny “The Jet” Rodriguez would try and do the same. When Benny later gets a pack of Topps baseball cards that are all of Maury Wills, he’s inspired to become a ball player.
Evans said that audiences have either seen themselves in one of the many memorable faces in The Sandlot or wished they were one of them. And as a film about embracing legends (“Heroes get remembered, but legends never die), as Leopardi’s character Squints might say, it’s now become a movie that could live — as Squints famously recites in the film — “for-ev-ver, forrr-evv-verrrr.”
“That’s kind of what the story is about too,” Leopardi said. “It’s about these kids who weren’t supposed to make it there and watched Benny grow up to be a star. That’s the American dream.”
Read original story ‘The Sandlot’ at 25: Why the ’90s Cult Classic Will Live ‘For-Ev-Ver’ At TheWrap...
- 4/5/2018
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
At the end of “The Sandlot,” the narrator explains how each of the kids ended up as each one fades from the screen. Some moved away, Benny the Jet made it to the big leagues, and Squints married Wendy Peffercorn. Earlier, TheWrap explored why some movies will be remembered but “The Sandlot” will never die. But 25 years later, we’ll explore where the film’s actors actually ended up.
Tom Guiry – Scotty Smalls
After making his film debut with “The Sandlot,” Tom Guiry continued to pursue acting and landed roles in “Mystic River,” “The Revenant” and “Black Hawk Down.” He most recently starred in “Wonder Wheel” and “Sollers Point.”
Mike Vitar – Benny “The Jet” Rodriguez
Mike Vitar continued his reputation as a sporty, teen heartthrob by appearing in both “Mighty Ducks” sequels “D2” and “D3.” His last acting role was in 1997 for a show called “Chicago Hope,” at which point he retired and became a firefighter. But in 2015, Vitar was charged with assault and reached a plea deal to avoid time behind bars in 2017.
Chauncey Leopardi – Squints
Leopardi spoke with TheWrap and says he’s keeping busy with a family and some businesses, as well as appearing at events for “The Sandlot” whenever he can. As an actor he’s also starred in “Freaks and Geeks,” “Gilmore Girls” and most recently “Coldwater” in 2013.
Patrick Renna – Ham
Originally from Boston, Patrick Renna still acts. Outside of “The Sandlot,” he had a memorable leading role in “The Big Green” while still young. More recently, he starred in episodes of “Boston Legal,” “Judging Amy” and 2016’s “Fear, Inc.”
Marty York – Yeah-Yeah
In addition to seriously bulking up, Marty York appeared in episodes of “Boy Meets World” and “The Eric Andre Show.”
Brandon Quintin Adams – Kenny DeNunez
Brandon Quintin Adams, also just Brandon Adams, had small roles in other ’90s hits “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” “Sister-Sister” and “Moesha.” He also did a voice for “Kingdom Hearts 2” and has recorded music as a rapper under the name B. Lee.
Grant Gelt – Bertram Grover Weeks
Grant Gelt had a few acting roles after “The Sandlot,” including “Boy Meets World” and “Hey Arnold!,” but he now works as a music manager.
Victor Dimattia – Timmy Timmons
Victor Dimattia went on two direct two short films and appeared in the 2018 indie “Get Married Or Die.”
Shane Obedzinski – Tommy “Repeat” Timmons
Unlike his onscreen counterpart, Shane Obedzinski didn’t directly follow in the footsteps of his onscreen brother. After leaving acting, he opened a pizza shop in Florida, but was glad to join in for the 20th anniversary festivities.
Marley Shelton – Wendy Peffercorn
Marley Shelton, who played the lifeguard all the boys are gaga over in “The Sandlot” Wendy Peffercorn, has starred in “Sin City,” “Planet Terror,” “Never Been Kissed,” “Death Proof,” “Scream 4” and more. She currently stars on the series “Rise” and will next be seen in Dwayne Johnson’s “Rampage.”
Denis Leary – Bill, Scott’s Stepdad
Taking a role as a fairly straight-laced, if imposing stepdad was a departure for the firebrand comedian back in 1993, but he would eventually move into far more dramatic roles on “Rescue Me” and more. And thankfully, he’s still a fan of “The Sandlot.”
Karen Allen – Scott’s Mom
Following “The Sandlot,” Karen Allen would reprise her more famous role as Marion in “Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull.” She most recently starred in “Year by the Sea” in 2016.
James Earl Jones – Mr. Mertle
It’s like he never really left!
Read original story ‘The Sandlot’ Turns 25: From Smalls to Squints, Where Are They Now? (Photos) At TheWrap...
Tom Guiry – Scotty Smalls
After making his film debut with “The Sandlot,” Tom Guiry continued to pursue acting and landed roles in “Mystic River,” “The Revenant” and “Black Hawk Down.” He most recently starred in “Wonder Wheel” and “Sollers Point.”
Mike Vitar – Benny “The Jet” Rodriguez
Mike Vitar continued his reputation as a sporty, teen heartthrob by appearing in both “Mighty Ducks” sequels “D2” and “D3.” His last acting role was in 1997 for a show called “Chicago Hope,” at which point he retired and became a firefighter. But in 2015, Vitar was charged with assault and reached a plea deal to avoid time behind bars in 2017.
Chauncey Leopardi – Squints
Leopardi spoke with TheWrap and says he’s keeping busy with a family and some businesses, as well as appearing at events for “The Sandlot” whenever he can. As an actor he’s also starred in “Freaks and Geeks,” “Gilmore Girls” and most recently “Coldwater” in 2013.
Patrick Renna – Ham
Originally from Boston, Patrick Renna still acts. Outside of “The Sandlot,” he had a memorable leading role in “The Big Green” while still young. More recently, he starred in episodes of “Boston Legal,” “Judging Amy” and 2016’s “Fear, Inc.”
Marty York – Yeah-Yeah
In addition to seriously bulking up, Marty York appeared in episodes of “Boy Meets World” and “The Eric Andre Show.”
Brandon Quintin Adams – Kenny DeNunez
Brandon Quintin Adams, also just Brandon Adams, had small roles in other ’90s hits “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” “Sister-Sister” and “Moesha.” He also did a voice for “Kingdom Hearts 2” and has recorded music as a rapper under the name B. Lee.
Grant Gelt – Bertram Grover Weeks
Grant Gelt had a few acting roles after “The Sandlot,” including “Boy Meets World” and “Hey Arnold!,” but he now works as a music manager.
Victor Dimattia – Timmy Timmons
Victor Dimattia went on two direct two short films and appeared in the 2018 indie “Get Married Or Die.”
Shane Obedzinski – Tommy “Repeat” Timmons
Unlike his onscreen counterpart, Shane Obedzinski didn’t directly follow in the footsteps of his onscreen brother. After leaving acting, he opened a pizza shop in Florida, but was glad to join in for the 20th anniversary festivities.
Marley Shelton – Wendy Peffercorn
Marley Shelton, who played the lifeguard all the boys are gaga over in “The Sandlot” Wendy Peffercorn, has starred in “Sin City,” “Planet Terror,” “Never Been Kissed,” “Death Proof,” “Scream 4” and more. She currently stars on the series “Rise” and will next be seen in Dwayne Johnson’s “Rampage.”
Denis Leary – Bill, Scott’s Stepdad
Taking a role as a fairly straight-laced, if imposing stepdad was a departure for the firebrand comedian back in 1993, but he would eventually move into far more dramatic roles on “Rescue Me” and more. And thankfully, he’s still a fan of “The Sandlot.”
Karen Allen – Scott’s Mom
Following “The Sandlot,” Karen Allen would reprise her more famous role as Marion in “Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull.” She most recently starred in “Year by the Sea” in 2016.
James Earl Jones – Mr. Mertle
It’s like he never really left!
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- 4/5/2018
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Patrick Renna (The Sandlot) is set for a recurring role on the upcoming second season of Glow, Netflix's hit 1980s wrestling comedy. Set in 1985 Los Angeles, Glow follows Ruth Wilder (Alison Brie), a struggling out-of-work actress who auditions for, trains and eventually makes TV's first women's wrestling show. Renna will play Cupcake, a socially awkward Glow superfan who is also an enthusiastic baker. Glow is created and executive produced by Liz Flahive and Carly…...
- 3/27/2018
- Deadline TV
Five years ago, “The Sandlot” director David Mickey Evans and stars Chauncey Leopardi and Patrick Renna watched the Boston Red Sox take batting practice. When they stepped onto the field, David Ortiz, Big Papi himself, ran over to them, gave them all a big bear hug and said, “You guys are my heroes.” Now upon its 25th anniversary, “The Sandlot” is still being embraced by a new generation of players. This spring training, it was the Milwaukee Brewers who celebrated the ’90s cult classic, reenacting a famous scene from the film. “I don’t know how many people sent me that clip,”...
- 3/27/2018
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Stars: Steve Guttenberg, Nia Peeples, Patrick Renna, Carlos Bernard, Michael Winslow, Marion Ramsey, Leslie Easterbrook, Ralph Garman, Danny Woodburn, Noah Hunt, Diana Hopper | Written by Neil Elman, Mike Mendez, Ashley O’Neil | Directed by Mike Mendez
Back in 2012 I reviewed a Syfy channel monster movie called Arachnoquake, which saw an earthquake in New Orleans unleash fire-breathing giant spiders. Flash forward to today and we have a Syfy channel monster movie called Lavalantula which… features giant fire-breathing spiders unleashed by an earthquake And erupting volcano in Los Angeles! Retreading old ground? Technically yes. But given that this is a movie by Mike Mendez, there’s guaranteed to be some air of originality about it.
As the cover art states, Lavalantula is something of a Police Academy reunion. Not only does the film star Steve Guttenberg, but also featuress Michael Winslow, Marion Ramsay and Leslie Easterbrook – who buys the farm in truly spectacular fashion,...
Back in 2012 I reviewed a Syfy channel monster movie called Arachnoquake, which saw an earthquake in New Orleans unleash fire-breathing giant spiders. Flash forward to today and we have a Syfy channel monster movie called Lavalantula which… features giant fire-breathing spiders unleashed by an earthquake And erupting volcano in Los Angeles! Retreading old ground? Technically yes. But given that this is a movie by Mike Mendez, there’s guaranteed to be some air of originality about it.
As the cover art states, Lavalantula is something of a Police Academy reunion. Not only does the film star Steve Guttenberg, but also featuress Michael Winslow, Marion Ramsay and Leslie Easterbrook – who buys the farm in truly spectacular fashion,...
- 5/5/2017
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
A post shared by Patrick Renna (@patrickrenna) on Nov 25, 2016 at 9:00pm Pst Patrick Renna is a dad! The actor, who is most well-known for his role as Hamilton "Ham" Porter in the classic 1993 film The Sandlot, welcomed his first child with wife Jasmin on April 14. He announced the exciting news on Instagram with a photo of Jasmin holding their son, Flynn Maxwell, writing, "As if I didn't love his mother enough she has now revealed to me her true identity -- Super Woman. She did such an incredible job. I am in awe of her and honestly I am in awe of women in general. They don't call it labor for nothing! You give the gift of life and that is pure magic. Flynn is so great. So strong! I can't get enough of this little guy. We are so happy and honored to bring him into the world.
- 4/19/2017
- by Caitlin Hacker
- Popsugar.com
From The Babe to the baby — Patrick Renna is a dad!
The former child star, most well-known for his hilarious role as Hamilton “Ham” Porter in the ’90s summer baseball classic The Sandlot, welcomed his first child with wife Jasmin, he announced on Instagram Monday. Flynn Maxwell Renna was born on Friday, April 14, weighing 8 lbs., 12 oz.
“Flynn was given my middle name, Maxwell,” Renna, 38, tells People exclusively, sharing a photo of his new baby boy. “We were having such a hard time coming up with the first name, and then my mom suggested the Irish name Flynn, which means ‘son of a red-haired man.
The former child star, most well-known for his hilarious role as Hamilton “Ham” Porter in the ’90s summer baseball classic The Sandlot, welcomed his first child with wife Jasmin, he announced on Instagram Monday. Flynn Maxwell Renna was born on Friday, April 14, weighing 8 lbs., 12 oz.
“Flynn was given my middle name, Maxwell,” Renna, 38, tells People exclusively, sharing a photo of his new baby boy. “We were having such a hard time coming up with the first name, and then my mom suggested the Irish name Flynn, which means ‘son of a red-haired man.
- 4/19/2017
- by Jen Juneau
- PEOPLE.com
Right in time for Halloween, we wanted to share a couple new clips from the playfully meta horror comedy Fear, Inc, which is now available on VOD via Electric Entertainment. It stars Lucas Neff (Raising Hope), Caitlin Stasey (Reign), Chris Marquette (Fanboys), Stephanie Drake (Mad Men), Patrick Renna (The Sandlot), Naomi Grossman (American Horror Story), …
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- 10/27/2016
- by Horrornews.net
- Horror News
Like Evelyn, the soundtrack for The Night Evelyn Came Out of the Grave (1981) has risen to visit the Earth once more courtesy of Mondo and Death Waltz Recording Company. Also in today's Highlights: three new clips from Fear Inc., details on the one-shot comic, Dante, and a look at the Don't Knock Twice demo Trailer.
Mondo and Death Waltz Recording's The Night Evelyn Came Out of the Grave Vinyl Soundtrack: From Mondo: "Death Waltz Recording Company is proud to exhume another classic soundtrack from the world of horror cinema with Bruno Nicolai's incredible score to the 1981 Emilio Miraglia Giallo The Night Evelyn Came Out Of The Grave (aka La Notte Che Evelyn Usci Dalla Tomba). The film is as mad as its title; Evelyn is dead before it starts and her previously institutionalized husband Alan, who has begun to murder strippers as a form of therapy, is duped by...
Mondo and Death Waltz Recording's The Night Evelyn Came Out of the Grave Vinyl Soundtrack: From Mondo: "Death Waltz Recording Company is proud to exhume another classic soundtrack from the world of horror cinema with Bruno Nicolai's incredible score to the 1981 Emilio Miraglia Giallo The Night Evelyn Came Out Of The Grave (aka La Notte Che Evelyn Usci Dalla Tomba). The film is as mad as its title; Evelyn is dead before it starts and her previously institutionalized husband Alan, who has begun to murder strippers as a form of therapy, is duped by...
- 10/26/2016
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Fear Inc. introduces an idea that’ll have most horror fans licking their lips, but ultimately fails to stick multiple landings. Director Vincent Masciale attempts to out-meta heavyweights such as Cabin In The Woods, but his self-serving plea to genre lovers comes across as more desperate than inspirational.
Characters talk in dialogue from past genre classics, making Luke Barnett’s screenplay seem poser-ish by incessantly focusing on past classics instead of investing in a righteous fake company. Fun horror appreciation (a Mimesis inspiration) unravels as “reveals” keep on whiffing, until you’re sick and tired of hitting the restart button. Not everyone can be Shyamalan right out the gate, and – unfortunately – when tricks aren’t also treats, everything falls apart.
Lucas Neff stars as Joe Foster, a horror movie buff who has become bored with the predictability of life. Girlfriend Lindsey (Caitlin Stasey) hopes to motivate her slacker lover, but...
Characters talk in dialogue from past genre classics, making Luke Barnett’s screenplay seem poser-ish by incessantly focusing on past classics instead of investing in a righteous fake company. Fun horror appreciation (a Mimesis inspiration) unravels as “reveals” keep on whiffing, until you’re sick and tired of hitting the restart button. Not everyone can be Shyamalan right out the gate, and – unfortunately – when tricks aren’t also treats, everything falls apart.
Lucas Neff stars as Joe Foster, a horror movie buff who has become bored with the predictability of life. Girlfriend Lindsey (Caitlin Stasey) hopes to motivate her slacker lover, but...
- 10/24/2016
- by Matt Donato
- We Got This Covered
What if you saw a news report about your death while you were still alive? That's what a group of friends witness in Fear, Inc., and as evidenced by the film's official trailer, it's only the beginning of a living nightmare for the unfortunate bunch.
Synopsis: "What if there was a company you could call that, for a premium, will bring your fears to life. You don’t have to leave your house, your office, or your vacation; the scares are customized to your tastes and arrive at your doorstep when you least expect it. But like texting an ex at 2am, what sounds like a great idea at the time, can end up getting you killed.
When horror movie enthusiast Joe Foster (Lucas Neff) and his girlfriend, Lindsey Gains (Caitlin Stasey), are handed a business card for such a company, Joe’s curiosity gets the best of him. As the Fear,...
Synopsis: "What if there was a company you could call that, for a premium, will bring your fears to life. You don’t have to leave your house, your office, or your vacation; the scares are customized to your tastes and arrive at your doorstep when you least expect it. But like texting an ex at 2am, what sounds like a great idea at the time, can end up getting you killed.
When horror movie enthusiast Joe Foster (Lucas Neff) and his girlfriend, Lindsey Gains (Caitlin Stasey), are handed a business card for such a company, Joe’s curiosity gets the best of him. As the Fear,...
- 9/21/2016
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
What makes you afraid? The masterminds behind Fear, Inc. probably know. The new poster for the upcoming film tops this Horror Highlights. Also: world premiere details for Jennifer Blanc-Biehn's The Girl and Destination America's Paranormal Lockdown Halloween special, info on the Brooklyn Horror Film Festival lineup, and details on the Indiegogo campaign for the short film Mannequins.
New Official Poster for Fear Inc.: "What if there was a company you could call that, for a premium, will bring your fears to life. You don’t have to leave your house, your office, or your vacation; the scares are customized to your tastes and arrive at your doorstep when you least expect it. But like texting an ex at 2 a.m., what sounds like a great idea at the time, can end up getting you killed.
When horror movie enthusiast Joe Foster (Lucas Neff) and his girlfriend, Lindsey Gains...
New Official Poster for Fear Inc.: "What if there was a company you could call that, for a premium, will bring your fears to life. You don’t have to leave your house, your office, or your vacation; the scares are customized to your tastes and arrive at your doorstep when you least expect it. But like texting an ex at 2 a.m., what sounds like a great idea at the time, can end up getting you killed.
When horror movie enthusiast Joe Foster (Lucas Neff) and his girlfriend, Lindsey Gains...
- 9/7/2016
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
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