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Harrison Ford Interview For ’42′
Apr 12th
’42′ follows the iconic story of Jackie Robinson, the first African-American to play in the major leagues. ’42′ stars Chadwick Boseman as Robinson and Academy Award nominee Harrison Ford as the Brooklyn Dodger’s general manager Branch Rickey, the MLB executive who first signed Robinson to the minors and then helped to bring him up to the show in 1947 – eradicating racial segregation in baseball. The film co-stars Nicole Beharie as Rachel Isum, who would become Robinson’s wife, as well as Christopher Meloni, Alan Tudyk, Lucas Black and T.R. Knight. In 1997, Major League Baseball retired the number 42 for all teams, making it the first number in sports to be universally retired. The only exception is April 15th – Jackie Robinson Day – commemorating the date of his first game as a Brooklyn Dodger. On that day alone, players from every team wear Number 42 to honor the man who altered the course of history. Academy Award winner Brian Helgeland directs ’42′ from his own screenplay. The film arrives in cinemas on April 12th in the US. Expect a UK release date soon. My interview with Chadwick Boseman can be read here.
What was it about Branch Rickey that you connected with immediately?
Harrison Ford: The connection was emotional, it was not something you can calculate or identify. It was a human connection; it was about the story that he was living and what his life means. Also, his relationships, how he formed this relationship with Jackie Robinson, with the person of Jackie Robinson. The combination of the two of them was what was intriguing to me. When I read the script, I thought it was wonderfully written; there were scenes that just knocked my socks off. I was fascinated by the character of Branch Rickey and immediately began to invest some energy in researching him because it was a part I very much wanted to play.
Chadwick Boseman Interview For ’42′
Apr 11th
’42′ follows the iconic story of Jackie Robinson, the first African-American to play in the major leagues. ’42′ stars Chadwick Boseman as Robinson and Academy Award nominee Harrison Ford as the Brooklyn Dodger’s general manager Branch Rickey, the MLB executive who first signed Robinson to the minors and then helped to bring him up to the show in 1947 – eradicating racial segregation in baseball. The film co-stars Nicole Beharie as Rachel Isum, who would become Robinson’s wife, as well as Christopher Meloni, Alan Tudyk, Lucas Black and T.R. Knight. In 1997, Major League Baseball retired the number 42 for all teams, making it the first number in sports to be universally retired. The only exception is April 15th – Jackie Robinson Day – commemorating the date of his first game as a Brooklyn Dodger. On that day alone, players from every team wear Number 42 to honor the man who altered the course of history. Academy Award winner Brian Helgeland directs ’42′ from his own screenplay. The film arrives in cinemas on April 12th in the US. Expect a UK release date soon.
Jackie Robinson’s story is a classic hero’s journey – someone who has unbelievable odds stacked against him and has the fortitude to overcome those odds and effect great change, break the color line. And for me it marked a turning point, not only in baseball but in history….
Chadwick Boseman: Yeah. It transcends sports; I always looked at it like that. Jackie had in his psyche and his vision certain things that he wanted to do as a man, and he understood to do those things life for black people had to change. There was a certain amount of providence that this came to him. Once you know the full scope of what he did – on the baseball field and in his later work in the Civil Rights movement – you realise that his contribution to society was tremendous, and not just in the sports world. He paved the way for people in every field, so I feel a personal connection to him because I am literally standing on his shoulders right now.
Extended TV Spot For ’42′ – Starring Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford & Nicole Beharie
Mar 29th
Warner Bros. Picture has debuted this new extended TV spot for the upcoming Jackie Robinson biopic, ’42.’ The films follows the iconic story of Robinson, the first African-American to play in the major leagues. ’42′ stars Chadwick Boseman as Robinson and Academy Award nominee Harrison Ford as the Brooklyn Dodger’s general manager Branch Rickey, the MLB executive who first signed Robinson to the minors and then helped to bring him up to the show in 1947 – eradicating racial segregation in baseball. The film co-stars Nicole Beharie as Rachel Isum, who would become Robinson’s wife, as well as Christopher Meloni and T.R. Knight. Academy Award winner Brian Helgeland directs ’42′ from his own screenplay. The film arrives in cinemas on April 12th in the US. Expect a UK release date soon.
Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures are teaming up with director Brian Helgeland for “42,” the powerful story of Jackie Robinson, the legendary baseball player who broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier when he joined the roster of the Brooklyn Dodgers. “42″ will star Academy Award(R) nominee Harrison Ford (“Witness”) as the innovative Dodger’s general manager Branch Rickey, the MLB executive who first signed Robinson to the minors and then helped to bring him up to the show, and Chadwick Boseman (“The Express”) as Robinson, the heroic African American who was the first man to break the color line in the big leagues.
2 New TV Spots & Soundtrack Details Revealed For ’42′
Mar 19th
Warner Bros. Picture has let out the hatch two new TV spots for the upcoming Jackie Robinson biopic, ’42.’ The films follows the iconic story of Robinson, the first African-American to play in the major leagues. ’42′ stars Chadwick Boseman as Robinson and Academy Award nominee Harrison Ford as the Brooklyn Dodger’s general manager Branch Rickey, the MLB executive who first signed Robinson to the minors and then helped to bring him up to the show in 1947 – eradicating racial segregation in baseball. The film co-stars Nicole Beharie as Rachel Isum, who would become Robinson’s wife, as well as Christopher Meloni and T.R. Knight. Academy Award winner Brian Helgeland directs ’42′ from his own screenplay. The film arrives in cinemas on April 12th.
In related news, WaterTower Music (via ShadowAndAct) has revealed details for the film’s soundtrack album. The ’42′ soundtrack features songs from the film by artists Wynonie Harris, Spade Cooley, Billie Holiday, Nat King Cole Trio, Duke Ellington, Hank Williams, Count Basie, Sister Wynona Carr and Melora Hardin, as well as a track from the movie’s original score composed by Mark Isham. The soundtrack will be released on April 9th. You can listen to samples of each track at WaterTower Music’s website and you can view the tracklist below the two new TV spots.
Chadwick Boseman & Nicole Beharie Feature In New ’42′ Posters
Mar 6th
Warner Bros. Picture has let out the hatch two new posters for the upcoming Jackie Robinson biopic, ’42.’ The films follows the iconic story of Robinson, the first African-American to play in the major leagues. ’42′ stars Chadwick Boseman as Robinson and Academy Award nominee Harrison Ford as the innovative Brooklyn Dodger’s general manager Branch Rickey, the MLB executive who first signed Robinson to the minors and then helped to bring him up to the show in 1947 – eradicating racial segregation in baseball. The film co-stars Nicole Beharie as Rachel Isum, who would become Robinson’s wife, as well as Christopher Meloni and T.R. Knight. Academy Award winner Brian Helgeland directs ’42′ from his own screenplay. The film arrives in cinemas on April 12th.
Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures are teaming up with director Brian Helgeland for “42,” the powerful story of Jackie Robinson, the legendary baseball player who broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier when he joined the roster of the Brooklyn Dodgers. “42″ will star Academy Award(R) nominee Harrison Ford (“Witness”) as the innovative Dodger’s general manager Branch Rickey, the MLB executive who first signed Robinson to the minors and then helped to bring him up to the show, and Chadwick Boseman (“The Express”) as Robinson, the heroic African American who was the first man to break the color line in the big leagues.
Chadwick Boseman & Harrison Ford Feature In New ’42′ Poster
Mar 2nd
Following yesterday’s new poster, Warner Bros. Picture has let out the hatch another one-sheet for the upcoming Jackie Robinson biopic, ’42.’ The films follows the iconic story of Robinson, the first African-American to play in the major leagues. ’42′ stars Chadwick Boseman as Robinson and Academy Award nominee Harrison Ford as the innovative Brooklyn Dodger’s general manager Branch Rickey, the MLB executive who first signed Robinson to the minors and then helped to bring him up to the show in 1947 – eradicating racial segregation in baseball. The film co-stars Nicole Beharie as Rachel Isum, who would become Robinson’s wife, as well as Christopher Meloni and T.R. Knight. Academy Award winner Brian Helgeland directs ’42′ from his own screenplay. The film arrives in cinemas on April 12th.
Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures are teaming up with director Brian Helgeland for “42,” the powerful story of Jackie Robinson, the legendary baseball player who broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier when he joined the roster of the Brooklyn Dodgers. “42″ will star Academy Award(R) nominee Harrison Ford (“Witness”) as the innovative Dodger’s general manager Branch Rickey, the MLB executive who first signed Robinson to the minors and then helped to bring him up to the show, and Chadwick Boseman (“The Express”) as Robinson, the heroic African American who was the first man to break the color line in the big leagues.
