Baseball America Editor in Chief Will Lingo takes a look at the role ballparks have played in movies released in 2013. There are some good cameos here, including Chukchansi Park used in the comedy Parental Guidance starring Billy Crystal as the voice of the Triple-A Fresno Grizzlies (Pacific Coast League) and several great vintage ballparks featured in the Jackie Robinson movie 42. Read more here.
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Ballparks in Film
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Oilmen Launch Marketing Campaign During ’42’ Movie Debut
PRESS RELEASE – The Northwest Indiana Oilmen are pleased to announce that they will kick off their 2013 marketing efforts with a new commercial that will air in conjunction with the release of the movie “42” on Friday, April 12. Continue reading
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’42’ Movie Gives Lift to Engel Stadium Restoration
MiLB reporter Benjamin Hill takes a look how the filming of 42, the new biopic about the life of Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson starring Chadwick Boseman and Harrison Ford, helped to advance efforts to restore historic Engel Stadium in Chattanooga (TN). Read more here. The movie opens April 12. View 42 trailer here.
Filming of ’42’ Movie Moves on to Macon
Filming of 42, a new movie about the life of Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson starring Chadwick Boseman and Harrison Ford has moved on to historic Luther Williams Field in Macon (GA). Read more here. Filming began at historic Engel Stadium in Chattanooga (TN) in May. Read more here.
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Filming Begins on “42” Movie
Filming began Monday at historic Engel Stadium in Chattanooga (TN) on 42, a new movie about the life of Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson starring Chadwick Boseman and Harrison Ford. Read more and view photos here.
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