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Discover Your Inner Champion. New on Disney Blu-ray® Combo Pack, Disney Movies Anywhere, and Digital HD on June 2nd In the tradition of Disney sports movies comes “ McFarland, USA ” based on a true story of underdogs triumphing over tremendous obstacles. This heartwarming drama follows novice runners who strive to build a cross-country team under Coach Jim White ( Kevin Costner ) in their predominantly Latino high school. Everyone has a lot to learn about each other, but when Coach realizes the boys’ exceptional running ability, things change. Beyond their talent, it’s the power of family, commitment to each other and work ethic that transform them into champions — helping them achieve their own American dream. CAST: Kevin Costner (“Dances with Wolves,” “The Untouchables”), Maria Bello (“A History of Violence,” “Prisoners”), Carlos Pratts (“Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones,” “Out of the Fire”), Morgan Saylor (TV’s “Homeland,” “Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant”). DIR

Filled with feel-good sports moments and genuinely honest portrayals by its cast, McFarland USA sprints past the competition. Review by Matt Cummings There's a good chance you've never heard of Disney's McFarland USA , and yet you would be mistaken if such a lack of marketing didn't mean it wasn't completely worthy of your time. This drama about high school runners is a pitch-perfect, uplifting tale that separates itself from the common feel-good tripe, demanding your attention and inspiring you with its gigantic heart. Set in the 1987 California farming town of McFarland, hot-headed and disgraced football coach Jim White (Kevin Costner) drags his wife Cheryl (Maria Bello) and children to yet another job after he's fired (again) for assaulting an athlete. As soon as they arrive, Jim realizes that this nearly all-Hispanic town is economically disadvantaged, many of its students work in the fields rather than in the classroom, and very few of their

Here is the brand new trailer for Disney’s MCFARLAND, USA, featuring music by Latin music star Juanes. Based on the 1987 true story, “McFarland, USA” follows novice runners from McFarland, an economically challenged town in California’s farm-rich Central Valley, as they give their all to build a cross-country team under the direction of Coach Jim White (Kevin Costner), a newcomer to their predominantly Latino high school. Coach White and the McFarland students have a lot to learn about each other but when White starts to realize the boys’ exceptional running ability, things begin to change. Soon something beyond their physical gifts becomes apparent—the power of family relationships, their unwavering commitment to one another and their incredible work ethic. With grit and determination, the unlikely band of runners eventually overcomes the odds to forge not only a championship cross-country team but an enduring legacy as well. Along the way, Coach White realizes that his family fin

The trailer for Disney’s MCFARLAND, USA is here. Inspired by the 1987 true story, “ McFarland, USA ” follows novice runners from McFarland, an economically challenged town in California’s farm-rich Central Valley, as they give their all to build a cross-country team under the direction of Coach Jim White ( Kevin Costner ), a newcomer to their predominantly Latino high school. Coach White and the McFarland students have a lot to learn about each other but when White starts to realize the boys’ exceptional running ability, things begin to change. Soon something beyond their physical gifts becomes apparent—the power of family relationships, their unwavering commitment to one another and their incredible work ethic. With grit and determination, the unlikely band of runners eventually overcomes the odds to forge not only a championship cross-country team but an enduring legacy as well. Along the way, Coach White realizes that his family finally found a place to call home and both he

Rebecca Miller will direct Greta Gerwig (Golden Globe Best Actress nominee for “Frances Ha”) in a new feature film, “Maggie’s Plan,” a romantic comedy of manners written by Miller and based on a story by Karen Rinaldi. Rachael Horovitz (“Moneyball”, Grey Gardens) will produce alongside Miller's producing partner, Damon Cardasis, through Miller's production company, Round Films, and Horovitz's Specialty Films. The producers of “Maggie’s Plan” expect to complete casting this month with plans to shoot this fall. ‎An award-winning filmmaker, writer/director, Rebecca Miller’s feature film credits include: “ Personal Velocity: Three Portraits ” starring Kyra Sedgwick, Parker Posey and Fairuza Balk ; “ The Ballad of Jack and Rose ” starring Camilla Belle and Daniel Day-Lewis ; and “ The Private Lives of Pippa Lee ,” based on Miller’s novel and starring Robin Wright, Alan Arkin and Maria Bello . Miller’s critically-acclaimed second novel, Jacob’s Folly, debuted last year; t

Grown Ups 2 Review By: MattInRC In a Summer of good films, Grown Ups 2 is neither special nor memorable. I've made my disdain fairly clear for Actor Adam Sandler , who's turned in a body of work that hardly ever elevates itself from gross humor. He hit pay dirt last year with Hotel Transylvania , but that didn't come from his studio Happy Madison Productions, nor was it written by him. I had hoped his success in the animated genre would encourage him to produce more family-friendly (and frankly funnier) fare, and to move past the growing number of disappointments and bombs that are littering a once promising career. Grown Ups 2 shows that he's neither learned from his mistakes, nor understands the more lucrative choices placed before him. The original Grown Ups did very well at the box office, telling the story of Hollywood agent Lenny ( Sandler ) who returns to his old stomping grounds after the death of a friend. As the sequel picks up three yea

Win Tickets To An Advance Screening For GROWN UPS 2 . The screening is on July 10th @ 7pm @ Regal Natomas Stadium 16 - Sacramento. GROWN UPS 2  is an upcoming 2013 American buddy comedy film directed by Dennis Dugan, and produced by Adam Sandler. The film is the sequel to Grown Ups (2010). It features an ensemble cast including S andler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade and Salma Hayek . The film is produced by Sandler's production company Happy Madison and distributed by Columbia Pictures. Three years after the events of Grown Ups , Lenny Feder has relocated his family back to the small town where he and his friends grew up. This time around, the grown ups are the ones learning lessons from their kids on a day notoriously full of surprises, the last day of school. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY Make sure to LIKE SandwichJohnFilms on Facebook . If your already a fan make a friend LIKE our page. Official Website - See how to win tickets after the Jump... To get a c

Win Tickets To An Advance Screening For GROWN UPS 2 . The screening is on July 10th @ 7pm @ Regal Manchester Mall 16 - Fresno. GROWN UPS 2  is an upcoming 2013 American buddy comedy film directed by Dennis Dugan, and produced by Adam Sandler. The film is the sequel to Grown Ups (2010). It features an ensemble cast including S andler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade and Salma Hayek . The film is produced by Sandler's production company Happy Madison and distributed by Columbia Pictures. Three years after the events of Grown Ups , Lenny Feder has relocated his family back to the small town where he and his friends grew up. This time around, the grown ups are the ones learning lessons from their kids on a day notoriously full of surprises, the last day of school. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY Make sure to LIKE SandwichJohnFilms on Facebook . If your already a fan make a friend LIKE our page. Official Website - See how to win tickets after the Jump... To get a chanc

Win Tickets To An Advance Screening For GROWN UPS 2 . The screening is on AMC Mercado 20 - Santa Clara - July 10, 2013 7:00pm. GROWN UPS 2  is an upcoming 2013 American buddy comedy film directed by Dennis Dugan, and produced by Adam Sandler. The film is the sequel to Grown Ups (2010). It features an ensemble cast including S andler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade and Salma Hayek . The film is produced by Sandler's production company Happy Madison and distributed by Columbia Pictures. Three years after the events of Grown Ups , Lenny Feder has relocated his family back to the small town where he and his friends grew up. This time around, the grown ups are the ones learning lessons from their kids on a day notoriously full of surprises, the last day of school. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY Make sure to LIKE SandwichJohnFilms on Facebook . If your already a fan make a friend LIKE our page. Official Website - See how to win tickets after the Jump... To get a chanc

Here is the first trailer for Prisoners . The film stars Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Terrence Howard, Viola Davis , Melissa Leo, Paul Dano and Maria Bello . After his six-year-old daughter and her best friend are kidnapped, a small town carpenter ( Hugh Jackman ) butts heads with a young, brash detective ( Jake Gyllenhaal ) in charge of the investigation. Feeling failed by the law, he captures the man ( Paul Dano ) he believes responsible, holding him captive in a desperate attempt to find out what he did with the girls, whom he's convinced are still alive. But the further he goes to get the man to confess, the closer he comes to losing his soul. Please Leave A Comment-

Here is the second trailer for the action thriller Abduction , the film stars Taylor Lautner, Lily Collins, Sigourney Weaver, Danny Glover, Alfred Molina, Michael Nyqvist, Maria Bello, and Jason Isaacs . The film was directed by John Singleton. Abduction opens September 23rd, 2011 Watch the new trailer after the Jump... Abduction , the Lionsgate action flick stars Taylor Lautner, Sigourney Weaver, Maria Bello, Lily Collins, Elisabeth Rohm and Alfred Molina. To be directed by John Singleton, "Abduction"written by Shawn Christensen, centered on “a teen who has long felt disconnected from his parents, and figures out why, which unleashes a chain of violent events” the teen (Lautner) feels disconnected from his parents…the story “is focused on a young man who discovers his own baby picture on a missing persons website”. He was kidnapped as a child but after he reaches out to his real parents, he’s forced to run for his life. Molina will play a persistent CIA agent cha

The first trailer for the action thriller Abduction , the film stars Taylor Lautner, Lily Collins, Sigourney Weaver, Danny Glover, Alfred Molina, Michael Nyqvist, Maria Bello, and Jason Isaacs . The film was directed by John Singleton . Will this film help him break him away from the Twilight casting? The film will be in theaters on September 23,2011. Watch the trailer after the Jump... Movie Trailers - Movies Blog Abduction , the Lionsgate action flick stars Taylor Lautner, Sigourney Weaver, Maria Bello, Lily Collins, Elisabeth Rohm and Alfred Molina. To be directed by John Singleton, "Abduction"written by Shawn Christensen, centered on “a teen who has long felt disconnected from his parents, and figures out why, which unleashes a chain of violent events” the teen (Lautner) feels disconnected from his parents…the story “is focused on a young man who discovers his own baby picture on a missing persons website”. He was kidnapped as a child but after he reaches o

These are some new photos from Lautner's upcoming film " Abduction " The film is being shot in Pittsburgh as we speak. We have a great shot of Taylor running and the director John Singleton running along with the camera setup. See the pictures after the Jump.. Abduction , the Lionsgate action flick stars Taylor Lautner, Sigourney Weaver, Maria Bello, Lily Collins, Elisabeth Rohm and Alfred Molina . To be directed by John Singleton , "Abduction"written by Shawn Christensen, centered on “a teen who has long felt disconnected from his parents, and figures out why, which unleashes a chain of violent events” the teen (Lautner) feels disconnected from his parents…the story “is focused on a young man who discovers his own baby picture on a missing persons website”. He was kidnapped as a child but after he reaches out to his real parents, he’s forced to run for his life. Molina will play a persistent CIA agent chasing Lautner, he’s one step behind but dete

First Looks At Taylor Lautner In "Abduction" Is Taylor Lautner channeling his inner Maverick? Or is he trying to be the new Fonz?  Either way the ladies are screaming and want more.  Maybe the next pictures we see will be him shirtless. How about the ladies? These are the first set photos from Lautner's upcoming film " Abduction " The film is being shot in Pittsburgh as we speak. He is filming a scene that reminds me of Maverick or Iceman from Top Gun with those mirrored aviator glasses. Take a look at the set photos after the Jump... Abduction , the Lionsgate action flick stars Taylor Lautner, Sigourney Weaver, Maria Bello, Lily Collins , Elisabeth Rohm and Alfred Molina . To be directed by John Singleton,  "Abduction"written by Shawn Christensen, centered on “a teen who has long felt disconnected from his parents, and figures out why, which unleashes a chain of violent events” the teen (Lautner) feels disconnected from his parents…the s

Is This Really Taylor Lautner Mommy? “Heroes” actress Elisabeth Röhm has been cast in the Lionsgate action-thriller “ Abduction .” Taylor Lautner, Lily Collins, Maria Bello and Sigourney Weaver star. Elisabeth Röhm mothers Taylor Lautner in Abduction. John Singleton is directing the project, about a young man who goes on the run after discovering that his parents aren’t his own when he sees his baby picture on a missing persons website. Röhm is set to play the Lautner character’s biological mother. Shawn Christensen and Jeffrey Nachmanoff wrote the screenplay. On television, she has also had regular roles on the NBC series “Law & Order” and the WB’s “Angel.” Please Leave A Comment- Source- RiskyBusiness

The Yellow Handkerchief Movie Review by Windy Sandwichjohnfilms resident film reviewer got a private screening of the film, and make sure you check out her blog to see how her experience was for this event. “The Yellow Handkerchief”, loosely based on a short story by writer Pete Hamill, is the story of three lost souls who happen upon each other one average Louisiana day. Starring William Hurt, Maria Bello, Kristen Stewart and Eddie RedMayne, the film starts out with, quite fittingly, yellow-washed credits. The story centers around Brett Hanson (Hurt), a recent ex-convict, making his way back home. He meets Martine (Stewart) and Gordy (Redmayne) on a trip across the river. Through a stroke of bad (or good) luck, the three strangers are stranded together and slowly learn about each other’s histories and how they ended up in the present day. William Hurt plays Hanson with gusto. He’s lost, hurt, hopeless and hopeful all at the same time. He plays both loner on a journey and father f

"Grown Ups" Movie Trailer Five friends and former teammates reunite years later to honor the passing of their childhood basketball coach. With their wives and kids in tow, they spend the Fourth of July holiday weekend together at the lake house where they celebrated their championship years earlier. Picking up where they left off, they discover why growing older doesn't mean growing up. Please Leave A Comment-

Kristen Stewart As A Supporting Role In 'The Yellow Handkerchief' Kristen Stewart comes of age. A love story at its core, THE YELLOW HANDKERCHIEF is about three strangers of two generations who embark on a road trip through post Katrina Louisiana. Along the way, relationships forge and change in a myriad of ways, leading to the possibility of second chances at life and love. Brett Hanson (William Hurt) dealing with a painful past, crosses paths with Martine (Kristen Stewart), a troubled teenager ,and her new ‘ride’ Gordy ( Eddie Redmayne ). The trio head out together, each motivated by his/her own reasons: Brett must decide whether he wants to return to the uncertainty of his life and his ex-wife May ( Maria Bello ) for whom he longs, Martine yearns to escape her family and Gordy hopes to get close to her. The Yellow Handkerchief in theaters February 12, 2010. Please Leave A Comment-