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Galleries: Have A Look At The Stunning Stills From ’42,’ The Film About The Legendary Jackie Robinson [Photos]

We can’t wait to see this film! For the folks who have been waiting for a theatrical film about Jackie Robinson’s historical move into Major League Baseball, ’42′ hits theaters on April 12 via Warner Bros. Pictures/Legendary Pictures. The film was directed by Brian Helgeland and stars Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford, Nicole Beharie, Christopher Meloni, Andre Holland, Lucas Black, Hamish Linklater, Ryan Merriman and T.R. Knight. Here’s more info: Drama. Hero is a word we hear often in sports, but heroism is not always about achievements on the field of play. “42” tells the story of two men—the great Jackie Robinson and legendary Brooklyn Dodgers GM Branch Rickey—whose brave stand against prejudice forever changed the world by changing the game of baseball. In 1946, Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford) put himself at the forefront of history when he signed Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman) to the team, breaking Major League Baseball’s infamous color line. But the deal also put both Robinson and Rickey in the firing line of the public, the press and even other players. Facing unabashed racism from every side, Robinson was forced to demonstrate tremendous courage and restraint by not reacting in kind, knowing that any incident could destroy his and Rickey’s hopes. Instead, Number 42 let his talent on the field do the talking—ultimately winning over fans and his teammates, silencing his critics, and paving the way for others to follow. This film has been rated PG-13 for thematic elements including language. BOSSIP is also doing a ’42′ giveaway. Stay tuned for details on how to enter.

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Galleries: Have A Look At The Stunning Stills From ’42,’ The Film About The Legendary Jackie Robinson [Photos]

Postcard from Venice: Fassbender Brings Glory to Shame; Pacino Reigns in Wilde Salome

When Steve McQueen’s Hunger debuted at Cannes in 2008, Michael Fassbender — playing Irish hunger-strike activist Bobby Sands — was a revelation. Now he’s ubiquitous, potentially to the point of overexposure, appearing in comic-book blockbusters ( X-Men: First Class ) and tony literary adaptations ( Jane Eyre ) alike. Yet each performance, and each project, is so different from the last that it’s still a joy to watch him. He has one of the gifts that great actors need, the ability to be focused and unselfconscious at the same time. He knows when to surrender and when to call every muscle and brain cell to attention. I fear someday he’ll win an Oscar and risk losing it all.

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Postcard from Venice: Fassbender Brings Glory to Shame; Pacino Reigns in Wilde Salome