by Chad Kennerk
Jackson Kelly, Damien Diaz, and Zachary T. Robbins in Hard Miles. All images courtesy of Blue Fox Entertainment / Pensé Productions
Directed by Academy Nicholl Fellow R.J. Daniel Hanna and co-written by Hanna and producer Christian Sander, Hard Miles highlights the vast landscape of the American West and the depth of the human spirit. Handsomely shot on location across the Sierra Nevada, the Navajo Nation, Utah, Colorado, and Grand Canyon National Park, Hard Miles tells the uplifting true story of Coloradan Greg Townsend and Rite of Passage’s Ridge View Academy bicycling team. In the film, social worker Greg Townsend (Matthew Modine) assembles a motley crew of troubled teens for a (nearly) 1,000-mile transformative bike ride from Denver to the Grand Canyon. Along with the reasoned judgement of fellow social worker Haddie (Cynthia Kaye McWilliams), Townsend leads the boys on a cross-country journey that challenges them to discover...
Jackson Kelly, Damien Diaz, and Zachary T. Robbins in Hard Miles. All images courtesy of Blue Fox Entertainment / Pensé Productions
Directed by Academy Nicholl Fellow R.J. Daniel Hanna and co-written by Hanna and producer Christian Sander, Hard Miles highlights the vast landscape of the American West and the depth of the human spirit. Handsomely shot on location across the Sierra Nevada, the Navajo Nation, Utah, Colorado, and Grand Canyon National Park, Hard Miles tells the uplifting true story of Coloradan Greg Townsend and Rite of Passage’s Ridge View Academy bicycling team. In the film, social worker Greg Townsend (Matthew Modine) assembles a motley crew of troubled teens for a (nearly) 1,000-mile transformative bike ride from Denver to the Grand Canyon. Along with the reasoned judgement of fellow social worker Haddie (Cynthia Kaye McWilliams), Townsend leads the boys on a cross-country journey that challenges them to discover...
- 4/19/2024
- by Chad Kennerk
- Film Review Daily
Nationwide theatrical release set for spring 2024.
Blue Fox Entertainment has acquired worldwide sales on cycling drama Hard Miles starring Matthew Modine and will kick off sales talks in TIFF next week.
Sean Astin, Cynthia Kaye McWilliams, and Leslie David Baker also star in the coming-of-age sports film about a coach who must get students at a medium security correctional school to work together on a gruelling bike ride from Denver to the Grand Canyon.
Nicholl Fellow R.J. Daniel Hanna directed the film and co-wrote the screenplay with producer Christian Sander. Scott Sander at Pensé Productions also served as a producer.
Blue Fox Entertainment has acquired worldwide sales on cycling drama Hard Miles starring Matthew Modine and will kick off sales talks in TIFF next week.
Sean Astin, Cynthia Kaye McWilliams, and Leslie David Baker also star in the coming-of-age sports film about a coach who must get students at a medium security correctional school to work together on a gruelling bike ride from Denver to the Grand Canyon.
Nicholl Fellow R.J. Daniel Hanna directed the film and co-wrote the screenplay with producer Christian Sander. Scott Sander at Pensé Productions also served as a producer.
- 8/29/2023
- ScreenDaily
The world’s most prestigious cycling race, the Tour de France, is nearing the final stage and riders will soon complete the three-week, 2,115-mile journey that started in Bilbao, Spain. Defending champion Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark has the advantage as he seeks to clinch back-to-back yellow jerseys in Paris on Sunday. Two-time champion and 2022 runner-up Tadej Pogačar of Slovenia is in second place, but Vingegaard’s lead may be insurmountable. Peacock is the exclusive live presenter of the 21st and final stage on Sunday, July 23, as the race concludes at the Champs-Élysées in Paris. NBC airs an encore with highlights of the final stage at 5/4c, and USA Network airs an encore at 2a/1a c early Monday morning. NBC Sports’ cycling play-by-play caller Phil Liggett broadcasts the final stage, joined by analyst Bob Roll. Steve Porino and Christian Vande Velde report. 2023 Tour de France Final Stages TV & Streaming Schedule...
- 7/21/2023
- TV Insider
The world’s most prestigious cycling race, the Tour de France, this year starts in in Bilbao, Spain, where the peloton begins a grueling three-week odyssey over 2,115 miles. NBC and USA Network combine for live and tape-delayed race coverage on TV July 1-23, but Peacock has live start-to-finish streaming coverage of all stages, and Peacock is the exclusive live presenter of the final stage on Sunday, July 23, as the race concludes at the Champs-Élysées in Paris. NBC Sports’ cycling play-by-play caller Phil Liggett broadcasts his 51st Tour de France, joined by analyst Bob Roll. Liggett and Roll are on-site at each stage, along with reporters Steve Porino and Christian Vande Velde. 3⃣ days to go before the start of the 110th edition of the Tour de France. Discover the key figures of this edition! #TDF2023 pic.twitter.com/PoQPGZQ1Bb — Tour de France (@LeTour) June 28, 2023 2023 Tour de France TV & Streaming Schedule...
- 6/30/2023
- TV Insider
The 16th Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle presented by Pepsi-Cola raised $4 million for Best Buddies programs dedicated to creating opportunities for friendship, employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (Idd).
The event was co-chaired by Governor of California Gavin Newsom and Steve Hearst. Carl Guardino, one of Silicon Valley’s most distinguished business and community leaders, served as the 2019 Event Chair. Nearly 2,000 people participated in the Challenge — a charity bike ride down the majestic Pacific Coast Highway.
This year’s Challenge kicked-off with the Official Opening Ceremony of the Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle presented by Pepsi-Cola on Friday, September 6 at the Quail Lodge Resort & Golf Club in Carmel, CA. Participants, VIPs, sponsors, and guests in attendance celebrated Best Buddies programs and key supporters with musical performances and a program hosted by Best Buddies International Founder, Chairman & CEO Anthony K. Shriver, and Journalist/Author Maria Shriver.
The event was co-chaired by Governor of California Gavin Newsom and Steve Hearst. Carl Guardino, one of Silicon Valley’s most distinguished business and community leaders, served as the 2019 Event Chair. Nearly 2,000 people participated in the Challenge — a charity bike ride down the majestic Pacific Coast Highway.
This year’s Challenge kicked-off with the Official Opening Ceremony of the Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle presented by Pepsi-Cola on Friday, September 6 at the Quail Lodge Resort & Golf Club in Carmel, CA. Participants, VIPs, sponsors, and guests in attendance celebrated Best Buddies programs and key supporters with musical performances and a program hosted by Best Buddies International Founder, Chairman & CEO Anthony K. Shriver, and Journalist/Author Maria Shriver.
- 9/25/2019
- Look to the Stars
This year, over 2,000 people participated in the 20th Annual Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port presented by Pepsi-Cola and Shaw’s and Star Market Foundation, a cycling, run and walk fundraiser from Boston to Hyannis Port, May 31 – June 1.
The Challenge raised $6.6 million in total donations for Best Buddies International, a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (Idd).
Tom Brady, New England Patriots Quarterback and Best Buddies Global Ambassador, served as Honorary Co-Chair, along with Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri and Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy, III. During the Challenge, Event Chair Ted English, Executive Chairman of Bob’s Discount Furniture, helped honor Steve Difillippo, chef, restaurateur and owner of Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse in Boston, with the 2019 Spirit of Leadership award. This is Best Buddies’ highest accolade presented to organizations who show great leadership, generosity and spirit...
The Challenge raised $6.6 million in total donations for Best Buddies International, a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (Idd).
Tom Brady, New England Patriots Quarterback and Best Buddies Global Ambassador, served as Honorary Co-Chair, along with Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri and Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy, III. During the Challenge, Event Chair Ted English, Executive Chairman of Bob’s Discount Furniture, helped honor Steve Difillippo, chef, restaurateur and owner of Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse in Boston, with the 2019 Spirit of Leadership award. This is Best Buddies’ highest accolade presented to organizations who show great leadership, generosity and spirit...
- 6/17/2019
- Look to the Stars
Best Buddies International, a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for friendship, employment, leadership development and inclusive living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (Idd), is pleased to announce that the 20th Annual Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port , presented by Pepsi-Cola and Shaw’s and Star Market Foundation, will take place May 31 – June 1.
More than 2,000 people are expected to participate in the Challenge – a charity ride, run, and walk to benefit Best Buddies International.
Tom Brady, New England Patriots Quarterback and Best Buddies Global Ambassador, will serve as Honorary Co-Chair, along with Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri and Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy, III. During the Challenge, Event Chair Ted English, Executive Chairman of Bob’s Discount Furniture, will help honor Steve Difillippo, chef, restaurateur and owner of Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse in Boston, with the 2019 Spirit of Leadership award. This is Best Buddies’ highest accolade presented to organizations who show great leadership,...
More than 2,000 people are expected to participate in the Challenge – a charity ride, run, and walk to benefit Best Buddies International.
Tom Brady, New England Patriots Quarterback and Best Buddies Global Ambassador, will serve as Honorary Co-Chair, along with Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri and Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy, III. During the Challenge, Event Chair Ted English, Executive Chairman of Bob’s Discount Furniture, will help honor Steve Difillippo, chef, restaurateur and owner of Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse in Boston, with the 2019 Spirit of Leadership award. This is Best Buddies’ highest accolade presented to organizations who show great leadership,...
- 5/30/2019
- Look to the Stars
Best Buddies International, a groundbreaking nonprofit that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is pleased to announce its 22nd Annual Best Buddies Miami Gala at Mana Wynwood on Friday, November 16.
The 22nd Annual Best Buddies Miami Gala is a spectacular event with hundreds of prominent local and international guests gathering to celebrate the Best Buddies mission. This year’s theme is Le Cirque De La Nuit and will honor the organization’s commitment to friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
“I am proud to celebrate the Best Buddies mission with some of our most dedicated supporters, participants and volunteers at this year’s Miami Gala,” said Anthony K. Shriver, Founder, Chairman & CEO of Best Buddies International. “The Miami Gala is a fantastic way to thank and celebrate the achievements of our participants and supporters,...
The 22nd Annual Best Buddies Miami Gala is a spectacular event with hundreds of prominent local and international guests gathering to celebrate the Best Buddies mission. This year’s theme is Le Cirque De La Nuit and will honor the organization’s commitment to friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
“I am proud to celebrate the Best Buddies mission with some of our most dedicated supporters, participants and volunteers at this year’s Miami Gala,” said Anthony K. Shriver, Founder, Chairman & CEO of Best Buddies International. “The Miami Gala is a fantastic way to thank and celebrate the achievements of our participants and supporters,...
- 11/13/2018
- Look to the Stars
Best Buddies International, a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for friendship, employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (Idd), is pleased to announce that Steve Hearst and California Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom will serve as Honorary Co-Chairs of the 15th Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle presented by Pepsi-Cola.
Best Buddies is thrilled to announce that Carl Guardino, one of Silicon Valley’s most distinguished business and community leaders, will serve as the 2018 Event Chair. More than 2,000 people are expected to participate in the Challenge – a charity ride to benefit Best Buddies International – on September 8.
“I take great pride and pleasure in welcoming the Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle presented by Pepsi-Cola back to Hearst Ranch and I am honored to serve as the Honorary Co-Chair for this year’s festivities, said Steve Hearst. “The Hearst Corporation and I maintain an overwhelming sense of community as we...
Best Buddies is thrilled to announce that Carl Guardino, one of Silicon Valley’s most distinguished business and community leaders, will serve as the 2018 Event Chair. More than 2,000 people are expected to participate in the Challenge – a charity ride to benefit Best Buddies International – on September 8.
“I take great pride and pleasure in welcoming the Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle presented by Pepsi-Cola back to Hearst Ranch and I am honored to serve as the Honorary Co-Chair for this year’s festivities, said Steve Hearst. “The Hearst Corporation and I maintain an overwhelming sense of community as we...
- 9/7/2018
- Look to the Stars
Best Buddies International, a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for friendship, employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (Idd), is pleased to announce that the 19th Annual Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port , presented by Pepsi-Cola and Shaw’s and Star Market Foundation, will take place June 1-2.
More than 2,500 people are expected to participate in the Challenge – a charity ride, run, and walk to benefit Best Buddies International.
Tom Brady, New England Patriots Quarterback and Best Buddies Global Ambassador, will serve as Honorary Co-Chair, along with Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri and Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy, III. During the Challenge, Event Chair Ted English, Executive Chairman of Bob’s Discount Furniture, will help honor Eaton Vance Management with the 2018 Spirit of Leadership award.
“Best Buddies is a fantastic organization with a great message to spread, and I am so proud to support their work,” said Best Buddies Global Ambassador Tom Brady.
More than 2,500 people are expected to participate in the Challenge – a charity ride, run, and walk to benefit Best Buddies International.
Tom Brady, New England Patriots Quarterback and Best Buddies Global Ambassador, will serve as Honorary Co-Chair, along with Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri and Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy, III. During the Challenge, Event Chair Ted English, Executive Chairman of Bob’s Discount Furniture, will help honor Eaton Vance Management with the 2018 Spirit of Leadership award.
“Best Buddies is a fantastic organization with a great message to spread, and I am so proud to support their work,” said Best Buddies Global Ambassador Tom Brady.
- 5/29/2018
- Look to the Stars
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