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Actor Patrick Renna is a father of three! The actor, most notably known for portraying the role of Ham Porter in The Sandlot, announced the birth of his third baby with his wife Jasmin. “Baby is good.”

The Monster Summer star shared a series of images of the couple’s newborn with members of the family. The couple welcomed a baby girl on July 2nd and chose to name her Lily June Renna. Patrick gushed in the caption, “After three, I’m even more in awe of my wife and all moms out there.” He continued by sharing an update of how the family is doing. “Mom is good. Baby is good. Brothers are good. Dad is… how much time you got?”

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“Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth,” said the First U.S President George Washington. It emphasizes that once freedom starts to establish itself, it quickly begins to spread and expand.

What better way to celebrate the American spirit, history, and independence, and commemorate the time than without watching these movies that will add a cherry to the cake in your remembrance. Hulu has a solid lineup, based on availability and newly added parameters. Here are 6 movies you might want to stream this 4th of July.

6. Alita: Battle Angel (2019)

The film explores the themes of identity, humanity, and justice in a post-apocalyptic world, rather than focusing on patriotic ideals. A battle cyborg earned a 7.3/10 on IMDb and 61% on Rotten Tomatoes. A good deal for viewers who like action in a virtual format.

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For many kids growing up in the early 1990s, "The Sandlot" was one of the definitive sports movies. Set in 1960s Southern California, it revolves around a group of kids who gather to play baseball in an abandoned lot in their suburban neighborhood. But their light-hearted escapades turn chaotic when the newest member of their ranks accidentally offers up a priceless baseball autographed by Babe Ruth, not realizing its significance, which is promptly hit over the fence into a neighboring junkyard. To get it back, they'll have to tangle with the Beast, a (supposedly) bloodthirsty monster of a dog who (allegedly) eats burglars as though they were kibble.

Over the years since its release, "The Sandlot" has swung its way into the heart of pop culture, basking in the warm glow of '90s nostalgia and developing a reputation of one of the greatest baseball movies of all time. While...

The 2024 horror adventure movie Monster Summer is finally getting a streaming debut. The film features Academy Award-winner Mel Gibson and rising star Mason Thames as Gene Carruthers and Noah Reed, respectively.

Per The Hollywood Reporter,Monster Summer will debut exclusively on Paramount+ with Showtime on July 1. According to the official synopsis, the story begins "when a mysterious force begins to disrupt their big summer fun, Noah and his friends team up with a retired police detective to embark on a monstrous adventure to save their island." The movie was directed by Wizards of Waverly Place vet David Henrie from a screenplay written by Cornelius Uliano and Bryan Schulz.

ALong with Gibson and Thames, the cast includes Lorraine Bracco (Goodfellas), Nora Zehetner (The Right Stuff), Noah Cottrell (The Spiderwick Chronicles), Abby James Witherspoon (Secret Headquarters), Lilah Pate (Outer Banks), Julian Lerner (The Wonder Years) and Patrick Renna (The Sandlot). It was produced by Dan McDonough,...

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The adventure horror movie, Monster Summer, starring Mason Thames (of How to Train Your Dragon fame) and veteran actor Mel Gibson, was released in theatres last year on October 4, 2024. Almost nine months after its big screen debut, the film will finally start streaming on an Ott platform. Read on to know what the film is all about, when and where to watch it online, and whether it is worth watching.

Monster Summer – Plot & Cast

group of friends as they enjoy their time on a peaceful island, until a mysterious supernatural force begins to disturb their fun and puts everyone in danger. With help from a retired police detective (played by Mel Gibson), they set out on a thrilling adventure to uncover the truth behind the strange events and fight to save the island. The movie also features Julian Lerner, Abby James Witherspoon, Noah Cottrell,...

Monster Summer will soon be available for streaming during an appropriate season.

Director David Henrie’s coming-of-age adventure film is set to make its streaming debut via Paramount+ With Showtime on July 1, The Hollywood Reporter has exclusively learned. Mason Thames, Mel Gibson, Kevin James, Lorraine Bracco and Patrick Renna star in the movie that Pastime Pictures released theatrically last October, just in time for Halloween.

Monster Summer centers on a group of friends teaming with a retired police detective to save their island from a mysterious presence.

Henrie helmed the film from a script by Cornelius Ulian and Bryan Schulz. Producers include Mark Fasano, James Henrie, John Blanford and Dan McDonough.

Thames can currently be seen in theaters as the star of director Dean DeBlois’ Universal live-action film remake How to Train Your Dragon, alongside Nico Parker and Gerard Butler. Thames is also known for the 2022 release Black Phone and...

Few movies have the nostalgic value that The Sandlothas. The 1993 sports comedy is a feel-good adventure that hasn't lost the capacity to make you laugh and reminisce about your own childhood. Squints getting to kiss Wendy Peffercorn, the lights of the carnival tuned to Ray Charles' "America the Beautiful," and finding a very valuable baseball autographed by legends. The Sandlot is a good family film because it makes everyone in the family feel good. However, according to star Patrick Renna, it appears that things weren't so PG-13-like behind the camera.

Renna, who plays Ham (the boy who loves to do cannonballs) in the film, spoke to People magazine about The Sandlot as he promotes his debut children's book, A Little Slugger's Guide to the Unwritten Rules of Baseball and Life. Although we can imagine that gathering a group of young teens for a movie shoot, and keeping everything in order,...

The Sandlot, the sports comedy classic that reminded everyone not to mess with highly valued baseball items, has become a streaming hit. The iconic 1993 film has climbed up the charts of the free streaming service Tubi, and by the time of writing, it sits on the second spot in the top 10 list of the platform's most popular movies.

Directed by David Mickey Evans, The Sandlot follows a group of young baseball fans in the summer of 1962 in the San Fernando Valley. Scott Smalls is the new kid in town, and although his stepfather likes baseball, Scott hasn't exactly acquired the ability to play ball. The boy finds a sandlot where some kids meet daily to play baseball, but on the first attempt to make friends, things don't go great. However, with the guidance of the team leader, Benny Rodriguez, Smalls becomes part of the gang.

Summer is going great until they run out of balls.

On Monday February 24 2025, Axs TV broadcasts Hell’s Kitchen!

Fusion Confusion Season 16 Episode 12 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Hell’s Kitchen,” titled “Fusion Confusion,” promises to be an exciting challenge for the chefs. In this episode, the contestants will be tasked with creating dishes that combine the flavors of two different countries. This fusion challenge will test their creativity and culinary skills as they work to impress the judges.

Chef Roy Yamaguchi will join the panel as a guest judge, bringing his expertise in fusion cuisine to the competition. His experience and knowledge will provide valuable insights to the chefs as they navigate the complexities of blending flavors from different cultures. The presence of such a renowned chef is sure to raise the stakes for the contestants.

Additionally, the episode will feature a group of special guest diners, including actors Kellita Smith, Jasika Nicole, Patrick Renna, and Tommy Savas.

Actor Patrick Renna is growing his family! The Monster Summer star and his wife Jasmin announced they are expecting their third baby together. “Couldn’t be more excited.”

In an exclusive interview with People, the couple revealed Jasmin’s pregnancy and revealed their baby’s sex. It’s a girl! The Sandlot star and his wife share two sons together: Flynn, 7, and Liam, 4. Of having a baby girl, the actor shared, “Finding out we’re having a baby girl was the best surprise, and my wife, our two boys, and I couldn’t be more excited to meet her.”

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Patrick divulged a little mishap in learning his baby’s sex. He recalled that he and Jasmin, who tied the knot in 2006, “were convinced we were having our third boy because I mistakenly looked at our second son’s test results from 2020. Whoops!

In the upcoming episode of “Hell’s Kitchen,” titled “Fusion Confusion,” the stakes are higher than ever as the chefs face a unique challenge. This episode, airing on February 24, 2025, at 12:00 Pm on Axs TV, promises to be a thrilling ride for both the contestants and the audience. The chefs will be tasked with blending the flavors of two distinct countries, pushing their culinary skills to the limit.

Adding to the excitement, renowned chef Roy Yamaguchi will be joining as a guest judge. His expertise in fusion cuisine will surely bring an extra layer of intensity to the competition. The chefs will need to impress him with their innovative dishes, showcasing their creativity and ability to work under pressure.

The episode also features a star-studded lineup of guest diners, including actors Kellita Smith, Jasika Nicole, Patrick Renna, and Tommy Savas. Their presence will add an element of fun and challenge for the chefs,...

Soap opera fans know and love Chris McKenna for his memorable roles on Young and the Restless and Bold and the Beautiful and his current role as recast Brennan on General Hospital. Now, the talented actor is now stepping into a new role behind the scenes! McKenna recently took to Twitter to share some thrilling news that his latest project he’s been writing is officially moving into production. And that’s not all! It involves horror, Hollywood, and a fan-favorite ‘90s icon!

From Daytime Drama to Horror Thrills

According to The Hollywood Reporter, McKenna’s new project is an adaptation of World of Hurt, based on the chilling works of horror novelist Thomas Tessier. The screenplay, penned by McKenna himself, is set to star The Sandlot legend Patrick Renna. The project is being developed by Hambino Media, a newly established production company co-founded by Renna, actor Kyle Howard, and actress-turned-marketing exec Lynsey Bartilson Moore.

Patrick Renna, a longtime actor with credits across film and television, is teaming with actor Kyle Howard and actress/marketing executive Lynsey Bartilson Moore to launch a production banner that has a slate of scripted and unscripted projects in the works.

The banner, titled Hambino Media, nods to Renna’s breakout role in 1993’s sports comedy The Sandlot.

Among the planned non-fiction projects is an untitled series in development with the MLB, an untitled series with Golf Digest as well as two untitled projects with Blind Nil, Chip and Joanna Gaines’ production company.

Renna, Howard and Moore are also developing a half-hour comedy series set in the world of fan conventions titled The Big Con, with Ethan Sandler and Adrian Wenner writing and Victor Nelli to direct. The Hambino Media team is also working on developing a feature treatment of World of Hurt, based on the fiction of horror novelist Thomas Tessier,...

Stars: Mel Gibson, Mason Reed, Nora Zehetner, Julian Lerner, Abby James Witherspoon, Lorraine Bracco, Emma Fasano, Spencer Fitzgerald, Patrick Renna | Written by Cornelius Uliano, Bryan Schulz | Directed by David Henrie

The cultural impact of the phenomenon, that is Stranger Things, cannot be understated when it comes to the world of entertainment. Launching (and relaunching) careers, genres and defunct film series. Millie Bobby Brown is a multi-millionaire film and television superstar. Winona Ryder bought Beetlejuice back from the (un)dead. And the Ghostbusters films veered from old Saturday Night Live veterans, to a teen adventure reminiscent of The Monster Squad. Monster Summer, looks to capitalise on rekindle those halcyon days of “Teens-in Peril”, and supernatural menace, that typified that particular beloved 80’s sub-genre.

Monster Summer sees a wily group of teens, investigating the strange goings-on, on their quaint island community of Mayberry, Martha’s Vineyard. Children disappear and mysteriously reappear, devoid of personality and emotion.

There are plenty of films that celebrate one of America's most beloved pastimes, but only the best baseball movies capture the magic of the sport while also providing some great entertainment. Out of all the sports movies, baseball stands above many others as one of the games that Hollywood loves to tell stories of. With the modern version of the sport having origins going back to the 19th century, there are endless facets of baseball for movies to explore and the versatility of the subgenre is highlighted in the best baseball movies.

Some of the biggest stars in Hollywood have found themselves on the field or in the dugout in some stand-out baseball movies, with the likes of Kevin Costner, Tom Hanks, and Brad Pitt. The best baseball movies have told some of the most compelling true stories in the sport's history, while others are pure fiction with a fantasy twist.

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In 1993, David Mickey Evans' "The Sandlot" hit theaters as the kinder, gentler "The Bad News Bears" for nostalgic Baby Boomers and baseball-loving Millennials. Combining elements of Michael Ritchie's little league classic and Richard Donner's "The Goonies," the film recalls the magical summer when 11-year-old Scott Smalls (Tom Guiry) learned to play America's pastime in order to hang out with the neighborhood kids. The adventure element centers on the boys' attempts to retrieve the Babe Ruth-autographed baseball Scott unwisely "borrowed" from his step-father for use in a game, but the film is largely an anecdotal tale of early adolescents messing around all day long sans parental supervision.

The innocent freedom of "The Sandlot" is apparently forever (/Film called it one of the 20 best sports films of all time). Millennials are now sharing the film with their children, who...

I had low expectations for Monster Summer. Based on the trailer, it comes across as a Goosebumps and Stranger Things wannabe. The movie has a cast with a few notable names past their primes in such minor roles that you wonder who cashed in a favor or two.

Then there is Mel Gibson, the controversial Hollywood legend, who elevates this adventure horror film into something worth the price of admission. Gibson’s performance single-handedly elevates Monster Summer, which could have been a cheap knockoff, into something substantive.

Not to mention, this is a family “horror” film with a surprising amount of heart.

Mel Gibson in Monster Summer (2024) | Image via Pastime Pictures Related “What If I rob you?”: $425 Million Rich Mel Gibson Did Not Care About His Celebrity Status While Helping a Stranded Fan Monster Summer Review and Synopsis

The story follows a young teenager, Noah (The Black Phone’s...

Mel Gibson's new movie, Monster Summer, continues the actor's unfortunate Rotten Tomatoes streak. Directed by David Henrie, known for starring in How I Met Your Mother and Wizards of Waverly Place, his new film follows a group of kids who, when a strange force threatens to ruin their summer fun, join forces with a retired police detective to embark on an adventure to save their island from a monstrous threat. The movie stars Mel Gibson, Mason Thames, Noah Cottrell, Nora Zehetner, Patrick Renna, Lorraine Bracco, and Kevin James.

With the movie now playing in theaters, reviews have been published and its Rotten Tomatoes score has been revealed. Monster Summer sits at 50% on Rotten Tomatoes with 10 reviews from critics, though the score could fluctuate as more are published. Even so, the score continues an unfortunate streak for Mel Gibson, whose movies have been mostly Rotten over the past four years,...

Plot: When a mysterious force begins to disrupt their big summer fun, Noah and his friends team up with a retired police detective to embark on a monstrous adventure to save their island.

Review: It’s been a longstanding tradition for the horror genre to put kids on a grand adventure to solve a scary problem. Whether it’s The Goonies or The Monster Squad, they’re a fun way to get kids interested in slightly darker fare. Some scary elements to help intrigue and encourage future dalliances into more depraved cinema. Monster Summer does a good job of keeping that spirit alive, but feels so all over the place, that it never settles into a proper goal.

Monster Summer follows Noah (Mason Thames) and his friends as they try to solve the strange happenings in their hometown. Teens are starting to disappear, only to return in an almost catatonic state.

Selena Gomez poses with on-screen brother David Henrie at the premiere for his upcoming new movie Monster Summer held at DGA Theater Complex on Tuesday (September 24) in Los Angeles.

The 32-year-old actress showed her support for the 35-year-old actor, who directed the horror film – his second directorial feature.

Selena and David were also seen posing with the cast of the film at the premiere, including Mason Thames, Julian Lerner, Abby James Witherspoon, Noah Cottrell, Nora Zehetner, Patrick Renna, Lilah Pate and Mel Gibson, who made a rare red carpet appearance with two of his kids, Lucia, 14, and Lars, 7.

Also stepping out to show their support were David‘s wife Maria, his dad James and brother Lorenzo, who both are also producers on the movie, as well as his Wizards Beyond Waverly Place co-stars Mimi Gianopulos, Janice LeAnn Brown, Alkaio Thiele, Max Matenko and Taylor Cora.

Here’s a synopsis: When...

Mel Gibson may just be gleefully screwing with us, but in MovieWeb's interview for his delightful new film Monster Summer, he addressed his recent trip to Malta for location-scouting, which was widely reported to be for his upcoming sequel to The Passion of the Christ. If he is psyching us out, it's a rather detailed and delightful diversion. When asked about his trip to Malta (where he met Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela) and what direction his sequel to the religious drama was taking, Gibson responded by saying:

"Sure, well, there's that, but there's also I'm also working on a TV limited series about the Siege of Malta, which is an incredible story, and there's only one place to film that, I mean, in Malta. Because that's where it happened, at these fortresses where 700 knights defended Malta against an onslaught from the Turkish and Suleiman sent 40,000 men and ships and,...

The 1990s were the Golden Age of kids' sports movies, with some of the most recognizable titles originating from this defining decade. From elevated made-for-television movies to celebrated cult classics, this genre boasts a wide range of sports underdog stories. This collection of films highlights how society utilizes sports as a narrative for positive upbringing. This comes with a series of common sports movie stereotypes, as many of these movies deal with single parents, moving to a new town, or being an outcast. Despite relying on a handful of tropes, each film still maintains its unique message and humor.

The 1990s kids' sports movie is largely defined by the success of 1984s The Karate Kid. The martial arts film starring Ralph Macchio and Noriyuki Pat Morita helped create a lot of the tropes seen in later films, such as the single parent trope, the outcast coming-of-age trope, and the sports Heros Journey narrative.

Wizards of Waverly Place actor David Henrie is back behind the camera as the director of the new movie Monster Summer, which is arriving right in time for Halloween.

JustJared.com is exclusively debuting seven new character posters for the movie, featuring actors Mason Thames, Mel Gibson, Lorraine Bracco, and more.

Here’s a synopsis: When a mysterious force begins to disrupt their big summer fun, Noah (Thames) and his friends team up with a retired police detective (Gibson) to embark on a monstrous adventure to save their island.

Also featured on their own character posters are Patrick Renna, Noah Cottrell, Julian Lerner, and Abby James Witherspoon.

Mason is best known for starring in the acclaimed horror film The Black Phone and will soon be seen in the upcoming live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon.

Make sure to watch the trailer for Monster Summer and check the movie...

James Earl Jones has left an undeniable mark on the film industry. Despite an impressive and staggering filmography spanning more than six decades, there are movie titles that stand out for their cultural impact. Known for his strong voice and commanding presence, James Earl Jones has portrayed numerous iconic characters in a variety of genres across the years. His ability to imbue each role with depth and authenticity has solidified his status as one of Hollywood's most revered and legendary actors. James Earl Jones passed away on the morning of September 9, 2024, at his home in Dutchess County, New York. He was 93.

Jones' influence extends beyond the screen, with his voice work and Broadway stage performances also leaving their mark on audiences worldwide. His commitment to mentorship and advocacy has inspired a new generation of actors and artists to pursue their passions with dedication and integrity. A winner of the coveted Egot,...

We spoke with actor Patrick Renna leading up to the release of his new sports film You Gotta Believe, which is based on a heartbreaking but inspiring true story of a youth baseball team whose journey to the Little League World Series was ultimately chronicled on ESPN back in 2002. Renna has aged gracefully and still has the youthful air that stole the show in throwback kids' flicks like The Big Green and The Sandlot, the latter of which remains a classic and still holds up. And Renna recently told us why.

"I think it's great for this day and age. One of the main plot points is, 'Get out there and get in a little bit of trouble, you know, not too much trouble," Renna told MovieWeb. "So I think it's a good message with all the screens and A.I. and all this stuff taking over the world. I have shown my 7-year-old.

When you pair household names like Luke Wilson and Greg Kinnear, knowing that the end result is an inspiring youth baseball movie shouldn't come as too much of a shock. The all-American faces of these two veteran movie stars scream "beloved pastime." Fine, maybe you won't see Field of Dreams star Kevin Costner grace the screen here but said inclusion wouldn't be a surprise in this kind of project either.

That's not to say Wilson and Kinnear don't hold the screen well in the dueling lead roles in their latest feature film, especially given that You Gotta Believe (grammatical typo included) is based on an incredibly inspiring true baseball story that was ultimately chronicled on ESPN. Directed by Ty Roberts and written by Lane Garrison, there's not much to say here other than that America's (arguably) greatest sport makes for another by-the-numbers but moderately entertaining family flick.

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Young Michael Cash spoke with MovieWeb's Will Sayre about his inspiring new sports drama, You Gotta Believe, where he stars opposite Luke Wilson, Greg Kinnear, and Patrick Renna. The underdog baseball movie is a family drama based on a real Little League story that will uplift anyone. He also touched on his time singing and acting with Hugh Jackman on Broadway in The Music Man. You Gotta Believe premieres Aug. 30 from Well Go USA Entertainment.

After dedicating the season to a teammate's ailing father, a group of underdog youth baseball players makes it all the way to the 2002 Little League World Series, culminating in a record-breaking showdown.

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...

Chicago – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on The Eddie Volkman Show on a Two-Station Broadcast … Star 96.7 Joliet (Il) and Star 105.5 McHenry on August 30th, reviewing the new film “You Gotta Believe,” a baseball movie featuring Luke Wilson. In theaters on August 30th.

Rating: 4.0/5.0

The film is based on a true story of the Fort Worth Texas Little League team whose collection of All-Stars went all the way to the Little League World Series, inspired by Coach Bobby (Luke Wilson) who had been diagnosed with terminal cancer. He is aided by Coach Jon (Greg Kinnear) and the rag-tag bunch of Texas kid ballplayers who came together for a cause – and each other – to get to the big show. Also featuring Patrick Renna … who said the immortal “You’re killing me Smalls.” In “The Sandlot.”

”You Gotta Believe” is in theaters beginning August 30th, see local listings. Featuring Luke Wilson, Greg Kinnear,...

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...

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The delightful Patrick Renna spoke with MovieWeb's Will Sayre about his uplifting new family drama You Gotta Believe, where he stars opposite Luke Wilson, Greg Kinnear, and Michael Cash. He spoke about his love of sports, returning to a baseball movie 30 years after starring in The Sandlot, and his experience as a child actor.

After dedicating the season to a teammate's ailing father, a group of underdog youth baseball players makes it all the way to the 2002 Little League World Series, culminating in a record-breaking showdown.

The heartwarming story of the 2002 Little League World Series will be on full display in “You Gotta Believe.”

The Well Go USA Entertainment film follows the true story of an underdog Texas youth baseball team as they make it all the way to the Little League World Series, to the dismay of their naysayers.

Luke Wilson stars as Bobby Ratliff, a father and coach of the team. When his character Bobby suddenly falls ill with cancer, his son and teammates rally around him and find themselves competing among the best in the country in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, at the annual tournament.

This emotional true story reached millions as it gained popularity on ESPN’s news reports 20 years ago — and now the film version hopes to inspire audiences the world over.

For more details on where to watch the family sports film, read on:

When does “You Gotta Believe” come out?

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"You Gotta Believe" releases exclusively in theaters on August 30, 2024 The streaming launch date for "You Gotta Believe" has not been confirmed A digital release date for "You Gotta Believe" has not been announced

An inspirational true story about a Texas Little League team comes to life in a 2024 sports movie, and there are different options for where to watch You Gotta Believe. The baseball movie starring Luke Wilson and Greg Kinnear focuses on the real-life experience of the 2002 Fort Worth Westside All-Stars, a little league baseball team in Texas. The team, which made it to the Little League World Series that year, became a popular and easy-to-root-for story thanks to the emotional connection of first baseman Robert Ratliff, whose father Bobby was diagnosed with cancer.

With a heartwarming story and the general success of baseball movies among the best sports movies of all time, You Gotta Believe's trailer showed...

Actor Patrick Renna sat down to discuss his experience on the film You Gotta Believe, where he worked alongside Greg Kinnear and Luke Wilson, in his new uInterview.

You Gotta Believe follows an underdog baseball team that dedicates the season to a teammate’s sick father and ultimately makes it to the 2002 Little League World Series, where they deliver a record-breaking performance.

“I play Cliff and it’s kind of a cool pivotal point in the film where I’m tasked with kind of convincing Greg Kinnear, who’s the head coach, to do the impossible and take on this tall task and turn this – you know, not the worst team but not the best team – into a team that can compete against the best,” he told uInterview founder Erik Meers.

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"You're killing me, Smalls" is the most famous line from The Sandlot. Ham, played by Patrick Renna, says this improvised line twice in The Sandlot, and Renna improvised the line for the film. "You're killing me, Smalls" has entered the pop culture lexicon, enduring for decades, showing how the film remains beloved for generations of fans.

The Sandlot is an example of a line from a movie so great when people quote it without even knowing where it came from. "You're killing me, Smalls" is a great example. It's a common phrase for people to say in frustration, and everyone knows what it means. Yet, its origins from the classic coming-of-age movie may not be quite as well known as the phrase itself.

Released in 1993, The Sandlot follows the quiet and sheltered Scotty Smalls as he tries to make friends after moving to a town where baseball is all the rage.

About three years ago, we heard that Lethal Weapon franchise star (and potential Lethal Weapon 5 director) Mel Gibson had signed on to star in a fantasy adventure / family horror film that was going by the title Boys of Summer. That project has since been given a new title, Monster Summer, and it’s set to reach theatres on October 4th. The marketing has now officially begun, as a trailer for Monster Summer has made its way online, and you can check it out in the embed above! A poster has also been unveiled, and that can be found at the bottom of this article.

Directed by David Henrie (This Is the Year) from a script written by Cornelius Uliano and Bryan Schulz (The Peanuts Movie), Monster Summer follows a local boy, who after his best friend is mysteriously taken, begins to suspect that a supernatural entity may be hunting the children of Martha’s Vineyard.

The Black Phone star Mason Thames is gearing up for a Monster Summer, a spooky family adventure from director David Henrie (“Wizards of Waverly Place”). A brand new trailer debuted today, introducing a supernatural coming-of-age story.

Monster Summer arrives in theaters on October 4, 2024.

In the film, “When a mysterious force begins to disrupt their big summer fun, Noah and his friends team up with a retired police detective to embark on a monstrous adventure to save their island.”

The new trailer below leans into the nostalgia of childhood summers with a suspenseful twist, while giving nothing away. It’s also packed with familiar faces.

Lorraine Bracco, Nora Zehetner (“The Right Stuff”), Noah Cottrell (“The Spiderwick Chronicles), Abby James Witherspoon (Secret Headquarters), Lilah Pate (“Outer Banks”), Julian Lerner (“The Wonder Years”), Patrick Renna (The Sandlot), and Mel Gibson also stars.

The spooky family adventure movie, formerly titled Boys of Summer, was...

"A little piece of paradise, a half a block wide, and a whole season long." A classic trailer rewatch from the 90s – an iconic baseball movie about kids getting into trouble. The Sandlot was one of my favorite films growing up – I watched it over and over and over so many times. In the summer of 1962, a new kid in town is taken under the wing of a young baseball prodigy and his rowdy team, resulting in many adventures. It's not only the perfect slice of suburban Americana, with all the usual happenings, it's a great baseball movie about a group of kids who – even if they can't really play all that well – build their friendships around the game anyway. The Sandlot stars Tom Guiry, Mike Vitar, Art Lafleur, Patrick Renna (also seen in You Gotta Believe), Chauncey Leopardi, Marty York, Brandon Adams, and many others. There are many baseball movies in Hollywood history,...

About three years ago, we heard that Lethal Weapon franchise star (and potential Lethal Weapon 5 director) Mel Gibson had signed on to star in a fantasy adventure / family horror film that was going by the title Boys of Summer. That project has since been given a new title, Monster Summer, and Coming Soon reports that it will be reaching theatres just in time for Halloween! The specific release date is October 4th.

Directed by David Henrie (This Is the Year) from a script written by Cornelius Uliano and Bryan Schulz (The Peanuts Movie), Monster Summer follows a local boy, who after his best friend is mysteriously taken, begins to suspect that a supernatural entity may be hunting the children of Martha’s Vineyard. After seeking the help of an aging detective (Gibson), they soon discover they’re on the path of a witch who has recently retired to their island.

Jessica Alba stars in the action thriller Trigger Warning, released on Netflix, exploring her character's quest for the truth about her father's death. Trigger Warning shares similarities with Alba's past family-friendly adventure film P.U.N.K.S, involving a tech invention and criminal dealings. Both Alba's characters in the films showcase similar skills, hinting at a possible connection between the characters.

Starring in a movie whose tagline reads Vengeance Becomes Her, Jessica Alba is the latest in a long line of stars who have headlined a film made exclusively for a streaming platform. Released on June 21, Trigger Warning is an action thriller that shows Albas character, Parker, returning home after hearing about her fathers death. The story circulating among the townspeople is that her father was suddenly forgetful while in the mine shaft located on their property and had an unfortunate accident resulting in an explosion. After some drinking,...

“You Gotta Believe” is a new ‘Little League” baseball drama feature, directed by Ty Roberts, starring Luke Wilson, Greg Kinnear, Sara Gadon, Molly Parker, Patrick Renna, Lew Temple, Etienne Kellici, Connor McMahon, Blake DeLong and Jacob Soley, releasing August 30, 2024 in theaters:

“…the new movie is based on the inspiring true story of one team’s transformational journey from district underdog to taking its place in the ‘Little League’ record books.

“After dedicating the season to a teammate’s ailing father, a group of underestimated youth baseball players from Fort Worth, Texas…

“…takes its ‘Cinderella’ run all the way to the 2002 ‘Little League World Series’…

“…culminating in a record-breaking showdown that became an instant ‘ESPN’ classic…”

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America’s favorite pastime is getting another life onscreen.

In the wake of “Field of Dreams,” “Bad News Bears,” and “The Sandlot,” a new crop of baseball features have swung onto the field of latest releases. Adam Sandler’s long-awaited reunion with director Josh Safdie includes baseball memorabilia; Austin Butler is teaming up with Darren Aronofsky to play a former high school baseball prospect turned alcoholic bartender who gets caught up in a crime-fueled treasure hunt in “Caught Stealing”; and cinematographer Carson Lund made his directorial debut with adult rec team coming-of-age drama “Eephus,” which debuted at Cannes 2024.

Now, baseball is going the way of heartfelt family drama for “You Gotta Believe.”

The upcoming film is based on the true story of a Fort Worth youth baseball team that defied the odds to make it all the way to the 2002 Little League World Series. Ty Roberts directs the feature that...

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,...

"You're killing me, Smalls" is the most famous line from The Sandlot. Ham, played by Patrick Renna, says this improvised line twice in The Sandlot, and Renna improvised the line for the film. "You're killing me, Smalls" has entered the pop culture lexicon, enduring for decades, showing how the film remains beloved for generations of fans.

It's a good sign that a line from a movie is great when people quote it without even knowing where it came from. "You're killing me, Smalls" is a great example. It's a common thing for people to say in frustration, and everyone knows what it means. Yet, its origins from the classic coming-of-age movie, The Sandlot, may not be quite as well known as the phrase itself.

Released in 1993, The Sandlot follows the quiet and sheltered Scotty Smalls as he tries to make friends after moving to a town where baseball is all the rage.

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.

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,...

The Sandlot is a beloved movie from the 90s that has unforgettable quotes and memorable characters. The film captures a different time and place, where kids played baseball in the local lot without cell phones or social media. The movie emphasizes friendship, fun, and the love of baseball, showing that it's not always about competition or winning.

Kids of the 1990s know that The Sandlot is endlessly quotable, and the best Sandlot quotes are recognizable even when someone hasn’t seen the movie in a while. The first movie was so successful and beloved that it spawned a sequel nearly a decade after the original, and even got a time-traveling third adventure for those who love their neighborhood baseball games. There’s even been talk of a series inspired by the original movie, though it hasn’t moved beyond the development stage.

The Sandlot follows a group of boys who...

A star of the classic baseball movie The Sandlot reveals why the film had to fire the entire original cast of kids. Set in the 1960s, the movie concerned a group of San Fernando Valley youngsters coming together to form their own sandlot baseball team, and experiencing a series of coming-of-age adventures over the course of a summer. Released in 1993, The Sandlot rode a wave of early-'90s baseball movie nostalgia to become a hit at the box office, grossing $34 million on a budget of $7 million.

Now with cult favorite The Sandlot hitting its 30th anniversary, one of the film’s stars has revealed an amazing fact about the movie's original casting. Appearing recently on The Rich Eisen Show, Ham Porter actor Patrick Renna discussed how the movie’s cast of mostly 12-to-14-year-old actors came together, and explained how at first the film’s cast was filled with kids from the ages of six-to-eight,...

(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,...

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.

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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

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Lizzo then shared a TikTok featuring herself and Renna, in which she demonstrates the moves that he and his fellow “chubby gingers” emulate.

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@Patrick Renna #draft

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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.