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Synopsis
Hero is a word we hear often in sports, but heroism is not always about achievements on the field of play. 42 tells the story of two men—the great Jackie Robinson and legendary Brooklyn Dodgers GM Branch Rickey—whose brave stand against prejudice forever changed the world by changing the game of baseball. In 1946, Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford) put himself at the forefront of history when he signed Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman) to the team, breaking Major League Baseball's infamous color line. But the deal also put both Robinson and Rickey in the firing line of the public, the press and even other players. Facing unabashed racism from every side, Robinson was forced to demonstrate tremendous courage and restraint by not reacting in kind, knowing that any incident could destroy his and Rickey's hopes. Instead, Number 42 let his talent on the field do the talking—ultimately winning over fans and his teammates, silencing his critics, and paving the way for others to follow. Credits
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42 Will Balk Its Way Onto Blu-ray in JulyForced to learn a new position and given a less than welcoming reception by some of his teammates, Jack Roosevelt Robinson had every excuse in the world to fail when he broke baseball’s color barrier on April 15, 1947. Amidst all that pressure and without others to relate to, lesser men likely would have crumbled beneath the stifling expectations and heinous insults....by Mack Rawden | published: 2013-06-07 15:18:45comments
Weekend Box Office: Number One Gives Way To OblivionBig sci-fi action adventure starring Tom Cruise sounds like summer blockbuster fare, but Universal debuted it just a shade before the summer spectaculars hit. There was nothing spectacular about its $38 million opening, but it was still an applaudable start and without any competition the movie took an easy number one....by Scott Gwin | published: 2013-04-21 20:41:35comments
42's Chad Boseman Joins Kevin Costner In Draft DayBoseman will play a linebacker from Louisiana whose future is tied to the NFL Draft. Reitman’s picture will be more of a drama than we normally see from the Ghostbusters and Stripes director. Costner plays as an aging manager of an NFL team who is trying to get his personal and professional life in order on the eve of the annual draft....by Sean O'Connell | published: 2013-04-21 12:20:00comments
Weekend Box Office: 42 Hits A Homerun, Scary Movie 5 Strikes OutNo one really wanted Scary Movie 5. Seven years ago audiences turned out to give Scary Movie 4, what easily should have been the last one, a decent send off with a very respectable $40 million opening and a domestic total of $90 million. But some folks don't know when to let it go and audiences showed just how last decade the franshise is....by Scott Gwin | published: 2013-04-14 15:56:26comments
This Rotten Week: Predicting 42 And Scary Movie 5 ReviewsI think I’m going to throw it out there and hope I don’t jinx anything: Spring is here. F@#$ing finally. Mother Nature’s been jacking me around for a few weeks now, but I think we’ve cleared winter’s last hurdle. What better way to revel in the sunshine than by sitting in a theater checking out this week’s flicks. We’ve got Jackie Robinson and another Scary Movie....by Doug Norrie | published: 2013-04-07 11:07:18comments
42 Giveaway: Win A PlayStation 3 And Much MoreIn 1997 Major League Baseball retired his number, 42, across all teams; now on April 15 each year, all players on every team wear the number in his honor. And it's that number that lends the title of 42, a new uplifting drama about the legendary player starring Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford and Nicole Beharie. In honor of 42, which opens in theaters on Friday, April 12, we're giving away a super-special prize pack to one lucky winner. Check out the list of prizes below...by Katey Rich | published: 2013-04-01 13:35:43comments
Jackie Robinson Hits The Big Leagues In New Trailer For 42The legend of Jackie Robinson isn't just one of the most compelling stories of the 20th century, it's one of the most important. At a time when the United States was viciously segregated, Robinson became the first ever black man to play in Major League Baseball, and not only did it change the sport forever it changed the entire country. So the question is, will writer/director Brian Helgeland's upcoming biopic live up the legend?...by Eric Eisenberg | published: 2013-01-10 13:56:38comments
42 Featurette Gives Us First Look At Nostalgic Jackie Robinson BiopicThe tease gives us our first real look at footage from 42, and its tinged with that amber hue associated with baseball’s vintage era. But the clip also gives us stirring insight from the likes of Rachel Robinson – Jackie’s spouse – on why now is the right time to go back and revisit the impact this groundbreaking player had on the game....by Sean O'Connell | published: 2013-01-07 11:58:51comments
Harrison Ford Coaches Jackie Robinson In New Images From 42Harrison Ford hasn't had a great deal of luck choosing projects since the turn of the century. While it will be pretty damn hard to entirely ruin the legacy of Han Solo and Indiana Jones, making movies like Firewall, Crossing Over, Extraordinary Measures, and Hollywood Homicide has certainly put a bit of tarnish on it....by Eric Eisenberg | published: 2012-12-13 13:59:17comments
Jackie Robinson Gets Ready For The Big Screen In The First Trailer For 42In 1947 Jackie Robinson helped changed the world. Signing on to play with the Brooklyn Dodgers, Robinson broke through the established color barrier of Major League Baseball and scored a huge victory for both civil rights and humanity. But the battle didn't end when he signed his contract....by Eric Eisenberg | published: 2012-09-20 18:23:50comments
John C. McGinley Joins Jackie Robinson Biopic 42Production on the Jackie Robinson biopic 42 is slated to begin next week, and so producers are hustling to finalize the feature's lineup. John C. McGinley is the latest name to join the ranks of this ambitious production that will unveil the trials and triumphs of the courageous ballplayer who broke MLB's color barrier. The former Scrubs star has signed on to play Walter "Red" Barber, a radio broadcaster best-known for covering the Brooklyn Dodger's play-by-plays. ...by Kristy Puchko | published: 2012-05-07 10:29:05comments
Release Dates Set For Jackie Robinson Biopic 42 And The Lego Movie2012 hasn't even hit the halfway point, and already Warner Bros. is looking ahead to 2014, laying out dates for the Jackie Robinson Biopic 42 and the presently untitled Lego movie. The release of the former is being timed with Major League Baseball's Jackie Robinson Day, meaning writer-director Brian Helgeland's 42 will make it's debut on April 12, 2013, to better commemorate the 66th anniversary of Robinson's first game as a Brooklyn Dodger. ...by Kristy Puchko | published: 2012-04-24 13:34:13comments
T.R. Knight Joins Harrison Ford In Jackie Robinson Biopic 42Since his departure from Grey’s Anatomy a few years back , T.R. Knight hasn’t appeared in much. In fact, with the exception of an episode of Law & Order: SVU, he’s reserved his acting talents for the stage since leaving the ABC drama series. But it looks like we’ll be seeing the actor on the big screen soon enough, as he’s been signed on for a role in Legendary Pictures’ Jackie Robinson biopic 42. ...by Kelly West | published: 2012-04-16 18:58:09comments
Christopher Meloni In Talks For The Jackie Robinson BiopicWhen Jackie Robinson was first brought into the Major Leagues, it was obviously insanely controversial. The country was still extremely divided on race issues and there were many fans and members of the Brooklyn Dodgers organization that wanted Robinson off the team. That wasn't the case with Dodgers Manager Leo Durocher, however. In fact, Durocher once famously said, "I do not care if the guy is yellow or black, or if he has stripes like a fuckin' zebra......by Eric Eisenberg | published: 2012-02-02 00:39:17comments
UPDATE: Jackie Robinson Biopic 42 May Have Found Its Leading ManHow do you find the right actor to play Jackie Robinson in a biopic? A while back you could have had either Will Smith or Denzel Washington do it, but considering Robinson was 28 when he broke the color barrier and Smith and Washington are 43 and 56, respectively, that's just not going to work. There's also the issue of finding an actor who can disappear into the role be Jackie Robinson instead of just playing him....by Eric Eisenberg | published: 2011-12-09 16:12:28comments
Harrison Ford May Join Jackie Robinson Biopic 42Oscar-winning screenwriter Brian Helgeland (L.A. Confidential) penned the script and will direct the film. 42 tells the life story of baseball great Jackie Robinson and his signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, which shattered the sport's segregationist "color barrier". In 1943 Rickey received approval from the Dodgers Board of Directors to begin looking for the right player to help put an end to the racist policy....by David Wharton | published: 2011-12-09 09:08:10comments
Jack Nicholson Might Do Actual Acting In The Jackie Robinson Biopic 42Jack Nicholson hasn't acted in a movie since 2007's The Bucket List-- no, I don't consider his 15 minutes of vamping screentime in last year's How Do You Know actual acting. In fact, ever since his big Oscar win in 1997 it seems to take superhuman effort to get Nicholson back on the screen...by Katey Rich | published: 2011-10-13 11:01:39comments
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