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'''''Moneyball''''' is an upcoming [[drama]] film directed by [[Bennett Miller]] and starring [[Brad Pitt]], [[Philip Seymour Hoffman]], [[Robin Wright]] and [[Jonah Hill]], also starring [[Chris Pratt]] and [[Casey Bond]]. It is based on the true story of [[Billy Beane]], general manager of the [[Oakland Athletics]], and his attempt to create a competitive team despite Oakland's unfavorable financial situation. The film is based on the 2003 [[Moneyball|book of the same name]] written by [[Michael Lewis (author)|Michael M. Lewis]]. The film is set for release on September 23, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/11/24/moneyball-release-date-sony/|title="Moneyball" To Get the Ball Rolling Sep. 23|publisher=Entertainment Weekly|date=November 24, 2010|accessdate=December 10, 2010}}</ref> |
'''''Moneyball''''' is an upcoming [[biographical]] [[comedy-drama]] film directed by [[Bennett Miller]] and starring [[Brad Pitt]], [[Philip Seymour Hoffman]], [[Robin Wright]] and [[Jonah Hill]], also starring [[Chris Pratt]] and [[Casey Bond]]. It is based on the true story of [[Billy Beane]], general manager of the [[Oakland Athletics]], and his attempt to create a competitive team despite Oakland's unfavorable financial situation. The film is based on the 2003 [[Moneyball|book of the same name]] written by [[Michael Lewis (author)|Michael M. Lewis]]. The film is set for release on September 23, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/11/24/moneyball-release-date-sony/|title="Moneyball" To Get the Ball Rolling Sep. 23|publisher=Entertainment Weekly|date=November 24, 2010|accessdate=December 10, 2010}}</ref> |
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| Moneyball | |
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| Directed by | Bennett Miller |
| Screenplay by | Aaron Sorkin Stan Chervin Steven Zaillian |
| Produced by | Michael De Luca Rachael Horovitz Scott Rudin |
| Starring | Brad Pitt Jonah Hill Philip Seymour Hoffman |
| Cinematography | Wally Pfister |
| Edited by | Christopher Tellefsen |
| Music by | Mychael Danna |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
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| Country | Template:Film US |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $47 Million[1] |
Moneyball is an upcoming biographical comedy-drama film directed by Bennett Miller and starring Brad Pitt, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Robin Wright and Jonah Hill, also starring Chris Pratt and Casey Bond. It is based on the true story of Billy Beane, general manager of the Oakland Athletics, and his attempt to create a competitive team despite Oakland's unfavorable financial situation. The film is based on the 2003 book of the same name written by Michael M. Lewis. The film is set for release on September 23, 2011.[2]
Premise
The story centers on Billy Beane and his arrival as Oakland's general manager. Through analysis and a new, nontraditional sabermetric approach to scouting players, Beane attempts to create a more competitive baseball team, although Oakland's revenue system is a major disadvantage to the team.
Production
Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Robin Wright, Chris Pratt, and Casey Bond have all been confirmed for the cast. The film's script was originally written by Stan Chervin, and Steven Soderbergh replaced David Frankel as director.[3]
On June 19, 2009, days before filming was set to begin, Sony put the picture on hold.[4] The script called for elements considered nontraditional for a sports movie, such as interviews with real-life players, and as a result Soderbergh was let go. He was replaced by Bennett Miller,[5] and Aaron Sorkin rewrote the script.[6] Also, the role of Paul DePodesta, formerly to be portrayed by Demetri Martin, was recast, and Jonah Hill was picked for the role.
Filming began in July 2010.[7]
Cast
- Brad Pitt as Billy Beane, general manager of the A's
- Jonah Hill as Peter Brand (a pseudonym for Paul DePodesta), Beane's assistant general manager
- Philip Seymour Hoffman as Art Howe, manager of the A's
- Robert Kotick as CEO, president, and a director of the A's
- Chris Pratt as Scott Hatteberg
- Casey Bond as Chad Bradford
- Stephen Bishop as David Justice
- Kathryn Morris as Tara Beane
- Robin Wright Penn as Sharon
- Royce Clayton as Miguel Tejada
- David Hutchison as John Mabry
See also
References
- ^ [1]
- ^ ""Moneyball" To Get the Ball Rolling Sep. 23". Entertainment Weekly. November 24, 2010. Retrieved December 10, 2010.
- ^ Siegel, Tatiana. "Columbia pitches Moneyball to Pitt," Variety (October 16, 2008).
- ^ http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/dodgerthoughts/2009/06/production-on-moneyball-film-halted.html "Production On Moneyball Film Halted," LA Times (June 21, 2009).
- ^ http://www.deadline.com/2010/04/finally-its-batter-up-for-moneyball/ "Finally, It's Batter Up For 'Moneyball,'" Deadline.com (12 April 2010).
- ^ "Finally, It's Batter Up For 'Moneyball,'" Deadline.com (12 April 2010).
- ^ http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/07/30/SP7F1EL74K.DTL "'Moneyball' shoot brings back memories," San Francisco Chronicle (30 July 2010)
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