Moneyball Movie Moves Forward.
by Threepwood XX on Oct 17, 2008 8:14 AM PDT
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Dark Horizons is reporting a Variety story that the long in "development hell" movie adaption of Moneyball has finally moved forward.
Here is a bit of what Dark Horizons had to say:
Steve Zaillian ("Braveheard") has signed on to adapt Michael Lewis' nonfiction bestseller "Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game" for Sony Pictures reports Variety.
David Frankel is attached to direct the project which is being lined up as a potential starring vehicle for Brad Pitt. Michael De Luca and Rachael Horovitz are producing.
I'm not a huge personal fan of Brad Pitt's acting (or lack there of it) but I'm excited for this project to fianlly get off the ground.
Here's to the next Jerry McGuire!
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I'm confused...
Is Brad Pitt supposed to play Beane?!
by schmifty on Oct 17, 2008 8:59 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bobby Crosby
Word is that Pitt has installed a batting cage in his home in France to learn and mimic Crosby’s ability to swing and miss low and outside pitches.
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
by franks a lot on Oct 17, 2008 9:10 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
thanks a lot, franks a lot
that was the funniest thing I’ve heard today, and I spilled coffee on my new shirt.
Who needs homeruns?
by robber23 on Oct 17, 2008 9:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL, perfect
I was just talking to someone about that commercial yesterday.
by schmifty on Oct 17, 2008 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol poor Bones.
"Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is, with a new game every day, and that's the way baseball is." -Bob Feller
by Christine on Oct 17, 2008 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"hey... aren't you that actor???"
worst A’s commercial, ever.
Cust is the new Jaha.
by johnjahafanclub on Oct 18, 2008 10:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now Joe Morgan's going to think Beane wrote the movie too...
by whiteshoes40 on Oct 17, 2008 9:28 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
gr
“those A’s would be better if Beane wasn’t so busy writing scripts and hanging out with Brad Pitt”
"Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is, with a new game every day, and that's the way baseball is." -Bob Feller
by Christine on Oct 17, 2008 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"and David Forst looks NOTHING like Jennifer Aniston."
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
by Nico on Oct 17, 2008 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
From the side, just a little.
That would be from my side.
I'm here to talk about the past.
by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 17, 2008 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you saying that
Forst has been a huge bust?
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
by Nico on Oct 18, 2008 9:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did anyone see the episode of Monk
where the case they were working on was being made into a movie, and Randy Disher’s character in the movie ended up being a sexy woman instead of a dorky guy?
They could probably pull that off with Farhan Zaidi…
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Oct 18, 2008 9:25 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or any A's rookie on "hazing day"
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
by Nico on Oct 18, 2008 9:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope this movie dies an unceremonious death.
I’m so sick of hearing about Moneyball, and this movie is going to make things a million times worse.
Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.
by salb918 on Oct 17, 2008 9:31 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
+ 9 scott hattebergs
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
by xbhaskarx on Oct 17, 2008 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ken Tremendous needs to play some part in
the production. He could play a great Depodesta since Tremendous already just sits in his basement running sims and crunching numbers.
by emar24 on Oct 17, 2008 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he is
"If you hit .440 with 20 bombs, you don't have to do s---. You don't have to bring a glove to practice, just hit and leave whenever you want. You can bring a 40 and smoke a cigarette and call me from the parking lot asking me what time the game is, and I'll tell you. You can even say 'F--- you, Steve!' Actually, don't say that, that wouldn't be very nice." -Steve Friend, Head Coach, Chabot College Gladiators Baseball
by flipgatey3 on Oct 21, 2008 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Opening Scene
Slide, Jeremy! Slide!
Let's have our Piazza and eat the Cust too - SPWC
by closetasfan on Oct 17, 2008 12:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I look forward to this scene
“The next 5 teams among the most pathetic organizations in pro baseball select high school players. Tampa Bay takes a high school shortstop named Melvin Upton… the selections made are, from the A’s point of view, delightfully mad…. when the Milwaukee Brewers take Prince Fielder with the eighth pick, the room explodes. It means that Scott Kazmir will be available to the Mets. And he is. And the Mets take him… "Prince Fielder just saved our paint says an old scout.”
Or will Lewis remove it in embarrassment?
ZIPS: Milledge: 466 HR, 485 2B, 2282 hits, 278-379-524
by rfloh on Oct 17, 2008 12:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
that is pretty amazing
someone needs to figure out “how” to get the right high school players! though the A’s draft produced 3 or 4 major leaguers iirc?
Let's have our Piazza and eat the Cust too - SPWC
by closetasfan on Oct 17, 2008 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Danny glover as Joe Morgan
(although he’s too tall)
And of course, HAL 9000 as Billy Bean/Michael Lewis/the “Moneyball computer”.
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
by 5Aces on Oct 17, 2008 2:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Christopher Lloyd as baseballgirl!
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
by Nico on Oct 17, 2008 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Chicago Cubs cursed Goat
as Nico!
In search of a new signature. Say something funny and you may see your comment here!
by DMOAS on Oct 17, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
More on Pitt
Brad Pitt Joins The Majors For Billy Beane’s ‘Moneyball’
t’s a busy day for Brad Pitt! Variety reports the star is in talks to play the lead in "Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game," a movie based on Michael Lewis’ non-fiction book. "Devil Wears Prada" helmer David Frankel is attached to direct, and Steve Zaillian ("Schindler’s List," "Gangs of New York") has signed on to pen the script.
by The Golden One on Oct 17, 2008 6:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay, I can't see Brad Pitt playing Billy. It just seems wrong.
And I’m pretty sure I don’t really want a Moneyball movie anyway. But if it actually does eventually happen, it would be entertaining, at the very least.
by whiteshoes40 on Oct 17, 2008 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Schindler's List ... Gangs of New York ... and Moneyball!
"It's for your own good. Big strong Devo knows whats best for Poppy" -- Mossback
by devo on Oct 23, 2008 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm confused with all of this. WHAT'S THE POINT!?!?
Seems like a waste of time to me.
We're in a team-wide funk. ~Mark Ellis
by #14fan on Oct 17, 2008 8:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Who plays Giambi's hole?
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
by Nico on Oct 17, 2008 8:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I want to see Morgan Freeman as Ron Washington.
by danmerqury on Oct 17, 2008 8:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Adam Sandler as Kevin Youkilis
and the Olsen twins as Bobby Crosby.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
by Nico on Oct 17, 2008 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My only hope
Is that they can be the Oakland Athletics and wear authentic MLB stuff, other teams too if included. I can’t stand sports movies that portray one of the major sports leagues and has to use fake teams/names.
Gas to Chicago- $23.87 A's/White Sox Tix- $28 Watching the A's whipping the Sox in July 05'- Priceless
by WiscoFan on Oct 17, 2008 10:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So you don't like the gray and brown uniforms of the
Villagetown Tax Accountants?
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
by Nico on Oct 18, 2008 9:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brad Pitt is actually a tremendous actor
The OP might be the first person I’ve ever heard who thinks he’s not any good.
by thejd44 on Oct 18, 2008 1:21 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
My take on Brad Pitt
My feeling on Brad Pitt is that no matter what movie he’s in he plays just one part—Brad Pitt. Every character he plays (in my opinion) sounds and acts exactly the same.
The guy just has no range.
Sometimes life will strike you out on a curve ball and the only choice you have is to flip off the umpire and walk to first base anyway.
by Threepwood XX on Oct 18, 2008 2:28 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
this can be said of most actors
I do think Pitt has two roles, the crazy dude and the victimized, brooding everyman. I guess he plays the smarmy smart ass sometimes too, but that relatively close to crazy dude most of the time.
The 2009 A's draft pick... getting higher every game.
by rebus on Oct 18, 2008 2:38 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
with no range then playing the role of Bob Crosby
would fit perfectly!
What do we do with Crosby? Well, in my neighborhood, trash goes out on Mondays. ~ Nico
by MMunoz33 on Oct 18, 2008 7:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really?
Because his role in True Romance is nothing at all like his role in Seven. Both of those are different from his role in the Ocean’s Eleven series. I actually think he’s the exact opposite of your description: He’s quite versatile.
by thejd44 on Oct 18, 2008 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was in True Romance for maybe 4 minutes
and had his face in a bong for two of those.
"I'm going to take a camera crew and march into Billy Beane's office and demand to know why instituting his newfangled cost-saving measures means that the run manufacturing plant had to get shut down." FJM
by Elvez on Oct 19, 2008 8:18 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least it isn't Edward Norton.
You want to talk about playing the exact same role over and over..
by VORP is too nerdy on Oct 18, 2008 10:02 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Brad Pitt and Edward Norton are two of the greatest actors of this generation
(along with Damon, DiCaprio, Ledger, and a couple others).
Death to Smoochy, American History X. Yeah, EXACTLY the same. He really blows.
Oddly enough, while I think Norton and PItt are both awesome, I really hated Fight Club.
by thejd44 on Oct 18, 2008 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is a sports blog not a movie blog, sorry.
by mattman on Oct 18, 2008 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The thread is about a movie
And potential actors for said movie. I don’t think this discussion is even remotely out of bounds.
by thejd44 on Oct 18, 2008 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm just saying that he's no Adam Sandler.
That guy makes great movies.
by VORP is too nerdy on Oct 18, 2008 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
I actually like (most) Adam Sandler movies. I think he’s funny.
by thejd44 on Oct 18, 2008 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah except
he’s literally the same guy in every movie. Big Daddy, Mr. Deeds, 50 First Dates? Same exact personality. Happy Gilmore was better.
by VORP is too nerdy on Oct 18, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My junior high Spanish teacher, a really wacky old Greek lady, was Adam Sandler’s babysitter. /random
by schmifty on Oct 19, 2008 7:09 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, he absolutely is
But they’re throwaway comedies. I don’t expect much brilliant acting in those.
by thejd44 on Oct 19, 2008 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Of course there are also movies like Reign Over Me, Spanglish and Punch-Drunk Love ...
And who remembers that he had a recurring role on the Cosby Show?
"It's for your own good. Big strong Devo knows whats best for Poppy" -- Mossback
by devo on Oct 23, 2008 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I remember that.
But I am not happy that I do.
I could not finish Punch-Drunk Love.
I'm here to talk about the past.
by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 23, 2008 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Reign Over Me and Spanglish were both very good movies ...
"It's for your own good. Big strong Devo knows whats best for Poppy" -- Mossback
by devo on Oct 23, 2008 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I enjoyed Spanglish.
Never did see Reign Over Me.
I'm here to talk about the past.
by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 23, 2008 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Touching movie ...
and Adam Sandler was not outdone at all by Don Cheadle, which says a hell of a lot …
"It's for your own good. Big strong Devo knows whats best for Poppy" -- Mossback
by devo on Oct 23, 2008 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
punch drunk love
best movie adam sandler has ever starred in. pt anderson won the golden palm at cannes.
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
by xbhaskarx on Oct 26, 2008 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You didn't see "Kingdom of Heaven," did you.
Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.
by PaulThomas on Oct 19, 2008 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They should pick Billy Bob Thornton for Billy Beane.
They sort of look alike.
We're in a team-wide funk. ~Mark Ellis
by #14fan on Oct 18, 2008 10:23 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I can see Pitt playing Beane
What I can’t see is why anyone would go see this movie. 2002 is ancient history and the A’s didn’t win the World Series, so the only way a movie makes sense is if the story is only loosely based on Michael Lewis’ original tale.
The monster at the end of this blog.
by grover on Oct 18, 2008 12:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If it does come out,
Of course I’ll see it (and prolly like it), like I expect nearly all of us will. But like many have said, Moneyball just doesn’t seem like it would be as good as a movie as it was a book.
But I really like Brad Pitt (and Edward Norton is probably my favorite actor), so who knows? And unlike some others who want the project to die, I think it could only lead to more popularity for the A’s (and therefore higher budget and better players!). Although that seems unlikely; how many people became Indians fans after Major League or Angels fans because of Angels in the OF? So if Moneyball somehow does make it as a movie, I’ll happily spend ten bucks, even on my limited/non-existant college budget to see it.
"Loyal? I'm the most loyal player money can buy." - Don Sutton
by vignette17 on Oct 18, 2008 2:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll see it - better plot than
your standard fare: “Ooh, a buddy movie!” and “Seven car chases and a love interest!”
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
by Nico on Oct 18, 2008 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
would you prefer seven playoff clinching game losses and erubiel durazo as the love interest?
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
by xbhaskarx on Oct 18, 2008 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only if it comes with a side of
Erin Andrews, please.
by VORP is too nerdy on Oct 18, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Erubiel Durazo was always my love interest
The movie would just validate what I have always felt.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
by Nico on Oct 18, 2008 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have a feeling it will be more negative..
focusing on Beanse psychotic over-competitivenes and his hard hitting, uncomprimising leadership while he chews out the old baseball men in the organisation and talks crap about the high school picks.. Where else is there any drama in this book??
I mean the book shows of his results, but it’s not very sympathetic to him at all.
but it would be really cool if they spend a lot of time on the 20 game winning streak…
Ellis for President
by tosk on Oct 19, 2008 3:31 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure they'll just change it
and make it about the Red Sox.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Oct 19, 2008 11:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
haha i thought of this 2 years ago
http://www.athleticsnation.com/2006/2/22/111738/056
"Sometimes Joe (morgan) doesn't like facts to get in the way of his opinions."- billy beane
"That was a great pick...if this was 2002" Me, to guy who selected Barry Zito in a fantasy draft
by harendaman365 on Oct 20, 2008 8:31 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
you're psychic!!! :p
We're in a team-wide funk. ~Mark Ellis
by #14fan on Oct 20, 2008 9:40 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
if it gets made
I’ll bet anything the preview includes a scene of Pitt throwing a chair throw a wall
"The Athletics at Fremont" is soooooooo bad
by ArakSOT on Oct 20, 2008 10:08 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Gary Peterson of the CC Times made some casting decisions too.
He sez (and I say):
Jim Carrey as Beane
Toby Macguire as DePo (too much Spidey power)
John Mahoney as Schott
Dennis Quaid as Howe (sorry, I don’t see it)
Steve Martin as Macha (I really don’t see that)
Kevin Kline as Rick Peterson (nope)
John Cusack as Hatteberg (I don’t think so)
Cuba Gooding Jr as Miggy (….maybe)
Chris Rock as Ray Durham (what?)
Antonio Banderas as Chavy (but is he Mexican enough?)
Ben Affleck as Mulder (…meh)
Daniel Day-Lewis as Huddy (too much hair)
Keanu Reeves as Zito (gah! I can’t stand Keanu Reeves)
Freddy Prinze Jr as Rincon (that’s random)
Jack Black as Jeremy Brown (he must be reading AN)
by whiteshoes40 on Oct 20, 2008 10:30 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I always thought…
…Branford Marsalis would make a great Miggy. And he probably still has an active SAG card: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0550364/
by PositionPlayerProd on Oct 20, 2008 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He does look like him
but he is a little way too old to play Miggy circa 2002.
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
by micdog2001 on Oct 20, 2008 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A good point…
But do we really know how old Miggy was, circa 2002?
by PositionPlayerProd on Oct 20, 2008 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
true :-)
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
by micdog2001 on Oct 21, 2008 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love Keanu as Zito ...
"It's for your own good. Big strong Devo knows whats best for Poppy" -- Mossback
by devo on Oct 23, 2008 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I also think Jeremy Brown should play Jeremy brown
it’s not like he is busy playing baseball right now.
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
by micdog2001 on Oct 20, 2008 4:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
But will it satisfy the Bechdel Rule ?
by green star oakland on Oct 21, 2008 12:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I love Alison Bechdel
"The Athletics at Fremont" is soooooooo bad
by ArakSOT on Oct 21, 2008 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Movie Karma
Hey guys! First time poster, long time lurker. (What can I say, I fear the newbie hazing)
I had to finally join once I saw a thread about 2 of my great loves (movies, and A’s baseball).
I have to admit I’m also tentative about a Moneyball Movie. But I will say this: The last time they made a movie about a current baseball team, that team won the World Series while they were filming.
So I say Let’s Make a Moneyball Movie! and cast Jimmy Fallon as Billy Beane! (ok… maybe that’s too crazy).
by The Next Big 3 on Oct 22, 2008 1:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Welcome
I like your thinking on that one. If they can squeeze me and Penelope Cruz in, even better. Doesn’t even have to do with the movie. Just a random love scene.
I'm here to talk about the past.
by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 22, 2008 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And cast me as the forbidden love interest
of any of the players’ wives … there can be a dramatic scene of BB catching us hooking up in the clubhouse during a game …
"It's for your own good. Big strong Devo knows whats best for Poppy" -- Mossback
by devo on Oct 23, 2008 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
sure, but you'll have to remain inside the Stomper costume
It's just something we do. It's not something we like. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Oct 23, 2008 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Among other things...
"There's never enough time to do all the nothing you want" -Bill Watterson
by nevermoor on Oct 23, 2008 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
legs around my ankles?
works for me …
"It's for your own good. Big strong Devo knows whats best for Poppy" -- Mossback
by devo on Oct 23, 2008 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can we instead cast Jimmy Fallon as a innocent victim #3 in one of the scenes when BB is letting out stress during a game?
Welcome … now get dressed up in a sexy carrot Halloween costume …
"It's for your own good. Big strong Devo knows whats best for Poppy" -- Mossback
by devo on Oct 23, 2008 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
(not from "Moneyball") but I want to see this ...
by Ice Cream on Oct 23, 2008 11:55 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Only if I can play Rickey
I'm here to talk about the past.
by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 23, 2008 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
OT
Did anyone see (and already mention) that been is profiled in Mental Floss magazine about the New Einsteins?
by ozzman99 on Oct 29, 2008 11:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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