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You Gotta Believe stars Luke Wilson and Greg Kinnear as the coaches of an underdog Little League baseball team. This rag-tag group makes it to the Little League World Series in this semi-uplifting sports movie based on a true story. Unfortunately, You Gotta Believe doesn't transcend or subvert the well-worn genre, opting to tell a disorganized narrative that doesn't develop its characters enough to earn its climactic ending. Directed by Ty Roberts and written by Lane Garrison, You Gotta Believe will likely be a blip on the radar for audiences and the actors in the film.

You Gotta Believe

Director Ty RobertsRelease Date August 30, 2024Writers Ty Roberts, Lane GarrisonCast Connor McMahon, Etienne Kellici, Lew Temple, Patrick Renna, Sarah Gadon, Molly Parker, Luke Wilson, Greg KinnearRating PGRuntime 104 MinutesGenres Family, Sports

Narratively, it's difficult to argue with the experience of the Fort Worth, Texas Little League team that beat the odds and...

A classic star actor from The Sandlot makes an appearance in the inspirational new baseball movie You Gotta Believe. You Gotta Believe is based on the inspirational true story of a 2002 Little League baseball team from Fort Worth, Texas. The film was released on August 30, 2024 and also stars Luke Wilson and Greg Kinnear. Wilson's Bobby Ratliff and Kinnear's Jon Kelly were two of the key figures in the unlikely underdog story that turned a group of baseball-loving kids from Texas into one of the most memorable teams in Little League World Series history.

The Sandlot is still considered one of the greatest and most iconic baseball movies ever made, particularly due to its focus on youth baseball in a "pickup" and "backyard" format. The Sandlot grossed $34 million against its $7 million budget upon its theatrical release in 1993. The Sandlot takes place in the summer of 1962 and becomes as much of a...

Cate Blanchett charmed Venice Film Festival on Thursday night as Alfonso Cuarón’s new erotic Apple TV+ series “Disclaimer” received a five-minute standing ovation.

The two-time Oscar winner was the star attraction on the Lido, with the crowd inside the Sala Grande bursting into applause when she made her entrance ahead of the screening. Blanchett was dressed in a sleek black pantsuit with an open back draped in pearls, while co-star Sacha Baron Cohen went 007-style with a white tuxedo jacket.

Adding some Gen-z kudos to the occasion, singer Olivia Rodrigo was in attendance in support of her boyfriend Louis Partridge, who also stars in the series. However, she didn’t walk the carpet and sat a few seats away from the actor. After the screening, she ignored attempts by several members of the crowd to catch her attention as they shouted “Olivia!”

Earlier in the day at the “Disclaimer” press conference,...

Cher says she’s getting into the dessert business.

The singer posted on social media that she’s launching a gelato brand.

“Yep, This Is Real…. I’m Launching My Gelato….Watch Out LA‼️” she captioned a post on Instagram. “All Started 5 Years Ago And Now It’s Finally Happening...

The actor reportedlly died in his sleep in the Dominican Republic, where he was shooting upcoming film ’Dangerous Waters’.

Updated: Ray Liotta, best known for playing Henry Hill in Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas, has died aged 67.

The actor died in his sleep in the Dominican Republic, where he was shooting John Barr’s thriller Dangerous Waters for Capstone Global, his representatives confirmed to the US trade press.

Liotta recently completed work on Universal thriller Cocaine Bear, according to reports, and on Apple TV+ series Black Bird, to be released by the streamer next month. His upcoming projects, according to IMDb,...

The actor reportedlly died in his sleep in the Dominican Republic, where he was shooting upcoming film ’Dangerous Waters’.

Updated: Ray Liotta, best known for playing Henry Hill in Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas, has died aged 67.

The actor died in his sleep in the Dominican Republic, where he was shooting John Barr’s thriller Dangerous Waters for Capstone Global, his representatives confirmed to the US trade press.

Liotta recently completed work on Universal thriller Cocaine Bear, according to reports. His upcoming projects, according to IMDb, included The Substance, for Working Title/Universal.

His other film roles included Theatre Of Dreams,...

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We are pleased to launch an exclusive first look at Timothy Spall and Colm Meaney in the UK poster for The Journey – the story of two of Northern Ireland’s political forces, loyalist Ian Paisley and former Ira Commander Martin McGuinness, forced together over the final peace agreement, who reluctantly begin to form a bond.

Related: Timothy Spall on playing David Irving in Denial

The poster in which Spall looks uncannily like how Ben Stiller would look in his dotage depicts both men in their stature of power yet divided by the title, a reference to the division of Ireland as it stands, in both its political and religious beliefs.

The Hole and Killing Bono director, Nick Hamm, takes the helm to bring to life a script from screenwriter and former journalist, Colin Bateman. Joining Meaney and Spall is somewhat of a stellar cast with Toby Stephens (Believe,...

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Was there ever a better 80s' tagline that 'Crime is a disease. Meet the cure'? Join us in celebrating the 30th birthday of Cobra...

This article contains spoilers for Cobra. We suspect we're the only website to have written those words in recent times....

Had Sylvester Stallone had his way, the now cult classic Beverly Hills Cop would have been a much different film. Before Eddie Murphy was cast in the role that would define his acting career, the part of Axel Foley was offered to Sly. Yet the Italian Stallion had other ideas in mind for what he wanted the film to be, so he took it upon himself to rewrite the script, moulding it to suit his strengths as a white-knuckled mortal terminator. As screenwriter Daniel Petrie Jr told us last year, whilst it was "considered a coup to have written a script to attract...

Exclusive: Pair will star in road comedy from UK production outfit Scoop Films.

Greg Wise (Sense And Sensibility) and Alice Sykes (Cradle To Grave) will lead After Louise, a road comedy from UK production company Scoop Films.

The film follows Kath (Sykes), a shy young woman who runs out on her wedding to go in search of her mother whom she has been separated from since childhood. In the process, she accidentally kidnaps Bob (Wise), a reclusive gardener with a sinister secret.

David Scheinmann (Believe) will co-direct with his brother Danny Scheinmann from a script by Michael Mueller (The Beat Beneath My Feet).

Mueller will produce alongside Fiona Gillies and Raj Sharma for Scoop.

The company’s previous feature The Beat Beneath My Feet starred Screen star of tomorrow Nicholas Galitzine and was nominated for a Crystal Bear at the 2015 Berlinale’s Generation 14Plus strand, as well as a Raindance prize at the 2014 British Independent Film Awards...

Exclusive: Sc Films boards 3D family-animation from Monty Python icon ahead of Afm.

Monty Python legend Terry Jones is set to direct family animation Sherlock Hound And The Case Of The Missing Santa Claus (3D), which Simon Crowe’s Sc Films has boarded ahead of the Afm.

Jones, who most recently directed Simon Pegg and Kate Beckinsale in UK comedy Absolutely Anything, is due to direct the feature with his producer-director son Bill Jones and his business partner Ben Timlett of UK production outfit Bill and Ben Productions, which is also producing.

Writers are Denis Higgins and Stephen Meier.

The Victorian-set story will feature canine sleuth Sherlock Hound on the hunt for Santa Claus after he goes missing.

Characters in the script include The Queen, a polar bear Father Christmas, Elves as penguins, Rudolph the Reindeer and evil feline Moriarty.

Currently in development, the production is aiming to shoot next spring for a Christmas 2018 release. Casting is due...

Im Global’s The Journey begins production in Belfast.

Shooting has begun on The Journey, a dramatic comedy inspired by a turning point in British and Irish history.

The film focuses on the improbable friendship between two Northern Ireland political titans and implacable enemies, Ian Paisley (Timothy Spall) and Martin McGuinness (Colm Meaney).

The plot of the film centres on a fictional journey Paisley and McGuinness take together that leads them to forge a friendship.

Additional cast includes Toby Stephens (Believe) as Prime Minister Tony Blair, Freddie Highmore (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) as a young government employee tasked to drive Paisley and McGuinness on their journey, and John Hurt (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy) as an accomplished veteran political fixer overseeing the St. Andrews Agreement.

Nick Hamm (The Hole, Killing Bono) directs, from a script by County Down-born novelist and screenwriter Colin Bateman.

Independent studio Im Global is financing the film through its Acclaim speciality division, in association...

Producer Edx is back this week with another episode of his much loved No Xcuses podcast. Featuring his new single “Belong,” which is currently available to stream or buy, the latest instalment of the DJ’s show is the perfect mix of music to get you through the week.

Aside from Edx’s hit track, this episode of No Xcuses also brings us new music from Oliver Heldens, Shermanology and Diplo, to name just a few. There’s a little something for everyone in here and it’s another great edition of the always reliable show.

Check out the latest episode of Edx‘s No Xcuses podcast below and let us know what your favorite song on this week’s instalment is.

Tracklist:

01. Giacca & Flores – Owe You [No Definition]

02. Sugarstarr ft. Alexander – Hey Sunshine (Croatia Squad Remix) [Enormous Tunes]

03. Throttle – Together feat. David Spekter (Templeton Remix) [Icons]

04. Felon – Isla feat. Kaleem Taylor (No Idols Remix...

Exclusive: UK outfit Scoop Films readies third production.

London-based production outfit Scoop Films has attached brother Danny and David Scheinmann (Believe) to direct their next film After Louise, which is due to shoot this summer in 2015.

Scoop’s Fiona Gillies, Michael Mueller and Raj Sharma (City Slacker) will produce the darkly comic road movie about a teenage girl who runs out of her wedding and accidentally kidnaps a killer out on licence.

Script comes from Michael Mueller.

Scoop’s Berlin and Raindance comedy-drama The Beat Beneath My Feet is to be get a UK home entertainment release through Signature Entertainment.

From Guardians Of The Galaxy to Godzilla, and Noah to Paddington, our pick of 2014's finest film soundtracks and scores.

After Gravity blew your eardrums out of the airlock in 2013 with its seamless mix of sound effects and music, it was hard to imagine a film wowing just as much the year after, but 2014 was a year in which movie soundtracks became, if anything, even more intricate, from films about the nature of being a musician to those that replicated the noise of human existence for alien senses.

Before 2014 becomes a distant ringing in the ears, here are the top 14 movie soundtracks of the year.

1. Under the Skin (Mica Levi)

Once you've heard Mica Levi's soundtrack to Under the Skin, everything else sounds both disappointing and even more exciting. I say 'soundtrack' because, like the best movies, Jonathan Glazer's sci-fi understands that sound and music are two halves of the same hastily-conceived metaphor.

The soccer drama Believe is now available on VOD, and to celebrate we have an exclusive look at the film with a new clip featuring stars Brian Cox, Philip Jackson and a cast of young, up and coming football hooligans.

Set in the 1980s, some 10 years after his retirement as one of Manchester United's most famed coaches, Sir Matt Busby (Brian Cox) is restless in the twilight of his life. Georgie is an 11-year-old working class kid whose widowed mother (Natascha McElhone) is doing her best to keep him out of trouble. Georgie tries to steal Sir Matt's wallet only to be tracked down, which we see here in this scene.

This fun and fictional tale puts the real-life legendary soccer coach (of England's Manchester United team) coming out of retirement when he discovers that far from being just another young thief, Georgie is an extraordinarily gifted soccer player and...

With the World Cup finished and, depending which side of the pond you’re on, every kid is beginning fall soccer and football, the time is ripe for a new movie on the popular sport.

Here’s a first look at the trailer for Believe, a cute family-friendly underdog soccer story starring Emmy and BAFTA award winner Brian Cox, Natascha McElhne (Showtime’s Californication, Ronin, Solaris) along with Phillip Jackson, Toby Stephens, Anne Reid, Kate Ashfield, Richard Strange.

From director David Scheinmann, the film is about Sir Matt Busby, legendary Manchester United soccer manager, who comes out of retirement to coach a group of troubled kids.

The family drama Believe, is set in 1984 and inspired by true events. An act of petty crime by 11 year old Georgie becomes a collision of fate as Sir Matt tracks him down, only to discover that the boy is an extraordinarily gifted footballer and...

Catch the feelgood soccer movie Believe at the same time it's in cinemas on Sky Movies Premiere. In the Roy of the Rovers-type soccer yarn, former Manchester United coach Matt Busby (Brian Cox) is tempted out of retirement to help out a talented young player (newcomer Jack Smith). Rudderless after the death of his dad, the nipper has been sidetracked into a life of petty crime but the benevolence of Sir Matt could get him back on the straight and narrow.

While something of a force in Hollywood, having starred in films such as The Truman Show, Ronin and Solaris – it’s nice to see Natascha McElhone back on home soil, as she stars in the Sir Matt Busby biopic, Believe.

McElhone admits that her football supporting son was the inspiration getting involved in this piece, though she discusses the universal themes explored and why this picture can appeal to absolutely anybody.

Believe is released on July 25th.

The post The HeyUGuys Interview: Natascha McElhone on Believe appeared first on HeyUGuys.

When it comes to portraying such a renowned character – just as Brian Cox does in Believe, where he takes on the role of the renowned Manchester United manager Sir Matt Busby, those most prominently in mind when it comes to doing justice to the real person, tend to be the close family. So for Cox, he knew he had to turn in a performance of the highest quality, especially with the subject’s son Sandy watching on. Well, it seems he must have done a commendable, respectful job – because we had the pleasure in interviewing the pair, together.

We asked Sandy about his own memories in regards to the real life story this is based upon, and given his reservations in the past of dramatic retellings of his father’s life, what it was about Believe that he was so comfortable with. Brian Cox also tells us about embodying such a renowned figure,...

As the family winner Believe arrives on Sky Movies at the same time as cinemas, leading man and acting legend Brian Cox presents a selection of his favourite movies on demand. While enjoying his performance as the great football manager Matt Busby in Believe, you can also share many of the classics that adorn the shelves of his own library. In this introduction to his playlist, Brian shows his appreciation of All About Eve, bows down to Gene Hackman in The Conversation, and give a salute to Peter O'Toole.

“It’s not just about football – it’s about dreams”, is a line uttered by Brian Cox’s Matt Busby, in David Scheinmann’s accessible, family drama Believe, a statement that is somewhat indicative of the entire production, as a film that certainly won’t alienate those not quite so informed about football. Instead this is a traditional story of the working class underdog, an area British cinema so often excels – but sadly, not quite as triumphantly in this instance.

The year is 1984, and former Manchester United manager – and legend – Sir Matt Busby is struggling with retirement, missing the adrenaline and exhilaration from a life in the dugout, and haunted by the memories of the Munich Air Disaster, which saw a large proportion of his team and staff killed. However when he stumbles across the talented youngster Georgie Gallagher (Jack Smith), he finds his passion returns, and is inspired to...

As the family winner Believe arrives on Sky Movies at the same time as cinemas, leading man and acting legend Brian Cox presents a selection of his favourite movies on demand. While enjoying his performance as the great football manager Matt Busby in Believe, you can also share many of the classics that adorn the shelves of his own library. In this introduction to his playlist, Brian shows his appreciation of All About Eve, bows down to Gene Hackman in The Conversation, and give a salute to Peter O'Toole.

David Scheinmann’s sports drama Believe, starring Brian Cox, to receive simultaneous release in Picturehouse cinemas and on Sky Movies.

Sky Movies will premiere Believe on the same day it goes into UK cinemas in a first for the subscription service.

Sky Movies and exhibitor Picturehouse have partnered with the film’s distributor, Trinity Films, on the deal which will see the film screened at 7pm on July 25, the day of its limited theatrical release, and available on demand on the same day.

The service has previously offered a number of titles to rent via Sky Store prior to theatrical release, including Bachelorette and Veronica Mars.

David Scheinmann’s sports drama, centred on legendary football manager Sir Matt Busby, stars Brian Cox, Toby Stephen and Natascha McElhone.

“We’re delighted to have such a great film to kick off (no pun intended) this experiement in breaking the traditional windows,” commented Ian Lewis, director, Sky Movies...

Adam Rehmeier, director of the controversial The Bunny Game (2010) and the acclaimed Jonas (2013), is ready to pull the trigger on his next film, Save A Bullet For Me. This violent western / action / horror picture is slated to begin shooting later this year in British Columbia.

Rehmeier is no stranger to touching nerves and stirring outcry - The Bunny Game sparked protest worldwide, and was banned in the UK - and his new screenplay seems primed to continue the trend. Set in the Us during the 1800s, the blood-splattered film focuses on the aftermath of a brutal massacre, and two wounded frontiersmen who make a desperate last stand against a Native American war party. Writer/director Rehmeier describes the movie as “a visceral, animal of a film, stripped down to the most primal fight-or-flight level possible.”

Save A Bullet For Me is being produced by Shawn Williamson, whose numerous genre film...

Belfast Film Festival | Bradford International Film Festival | Drive In Film Club | The Double Q+A

Belfast Film Festival

The new films at this eclectic festival encompass everything from an Icelandic human/equine romcom (Of Horses And Men to a Kristin Scott Thomas/Daniel Auteuil marriage drama (Before The Winter Chill) to a Liam Neeson-narrated doc on Northern Irish motorbike racing (Road) – not to mention a Siberian heist movie involving telekinetic dwarves (The Distance). There are cult screenings, social-outreach documentaries, films in choice venues (The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou on the Belfast Barge), Dawn Of The Dead with a live score by giallo greats Goblin, and Mark Cousins and David Holmes sneaking a short snippet of their new film I Am Belfast.

Various venues, Thu to 5 Apr

Bradford International Film Festival

You want international? How about a British film about Chinese women in Dubai? Or a French study of...

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Rewind back three years from today and Tottenham Hotspur were sitting fourth in the Barclays Premier League, two points ahead of fifth placed Manchester City and just four behind their North London rivals. That season saw Spurs qualify for the greatest European club competition in sport, the Uefa Champions League.

So where has it all gone wrong for Tottenham since?

The 2010/11 season was tremendous experience for all Spurs fans. They enjoyed an epic journey in the Champions League, beating Europe’s elite in Werder Bremen, Fc Twente and both Milan clubs, including a memorable event when Peter Crouch scored in the dying minutes at the San Siro, which no doubt put chills down the spines of most neutral football fans. That result put them through to a tough quarter final draw against Real Madrid which proved to be an end to their dreams and sent them crashing back down to reality.

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Ashley Young scored his second goal in the space of a week to help Manchester United end their miserable run of defeats at Old Trafford and move up to seventh in the Premier League.

Danny Welbeck had earlier opened the scoring with a low strike into the bottom corner before Adnan Januzaj powered in a close-ranged effort before Young’s clincher.

Substitute Carlton Cole pulled one back late on, though it was of scant consolation as United exercised control over their opponents with a dominant performance.

United did all the early running, with Tom Cleverley seeing his sliding shot palmed out by Adrian after just three minutes before Rooney sent a free-kick from the edge of the area just over.

But the home side would not have long to wait before taking the lead, Welbeck drilling in Rooney’s assist on the left side of the box...

Sliff/Kids opens tonight! I’m planning on attending tonight’s show and tomorrow night’s as well. This should be a great, Free, event and hopefully will turn into an annual fest.

Did we mention everything is free!!!

Cinema St. Louis introduces Sliff/Kids, the First Annual St. Louis International Children’s Film Festival, presented by Pnc Arts Alive. With a half-dozen presenting partners, Csl will offer film programs, camps, and a workshop as part of Sliff/Kids, which is held from July 26-Aug. 4, 2013. A total of 14 film programs will be screened on the fest’s two weekends (July 26-28 and Aug. 2-4) at Webster University, the St. Louis Public Library, the Missouri History Museum, Washington University, Lindenwood University, and the Wildey Theatre. With the participation of both Lindenwood and Webster universities, filmmaking camps on live action and animation will be held at the St. Louis Public Library’s...

Dignity Film Finance, the Los Angeles-based film and television production company headed by finance, marketing and distribution specialist and Dff President Maggie Monteith, unveils a dynamic slate of three films the company is financing and producing this year. The titles in active development are; an adaptation of Anthony Bourdain.s bestselling novel Bone In The Throat produced by Lenny Beckerman (Uwantmetokillhim?) and Peter Heslop (The King.S Speech); the romantic comedy Closer To Fine to be directed by Joshua Michael Stern (Swing Vote) and Spy Vs. Stu, an action comedy to be directed by Hervé Renoh (Coursier).

.I am thrilled about the titles we have on our slate and the caliber of talent that are already attached,. said Monteith. .As we are actively putting together all the other components on these four films I am delighted to say that the process has been a pleasure and they are all coming together exactly how I envisioned.

Principal photography has started in and around Manchester on upcoming family Britflick Theatre of Dreams, starring Brian Cox as Sir Matt Busby, Natascha McElhone, and a host of local fledgling youngsters including 10-year-old lead Jack Smith.

Following a nationwide search, kids primarily from the North of England with varying acting experience have been cast to play younger roles. Known as ‘the fastest lad on the pitch’ by both his school and local under 11’s teams, Jack Smith from Tameside will play the lead role of Georgie.

Others include Port Vale under 12’s striker Joshua Dunne; the highly skillful 10 year old Sam Wisniewski, contracted to Barnsley Fc; Finlay Preston from Bury; Liverpool-based twins Harry and Jack Armes; Aine O’Duffy from South London and Raif Clarke from Stoke on Trent. Blackpool Rangers player, 7-year-old Spencer Phillips is the youngest actor taking part.

Theatre of Dreams is a charming, coming-of-age movie that...

Brian Cox, Natascha McElhone, Anne Reid and Philip Jackson have joined the cast of David Scheinmann’s "Theatre Of Dreams" for Bill and Ben Productions and Trinity Films says The Hollywood Reporter.

The story is a coming-of-age drama about how Manchester United’s legendary manager Matt Busby helps an 11-year-old rascal (Jack Smith) fulfil his footballing dreams. Though Busby is a real person, the story itself is not based on a true one.

The title refers to the ground where the English soccer team plays. Shooting takes place in Manchester this month and next for release next year.