“Secretariat” Giveaway

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On October 8th, Walt Disney Pictures will be releasing “Secretariat” in theaters!  It looks like a really good movie and I am really looking forward to seeing it in the theaters!  Plus, I’ve heard really good things about it from some of my blogger friends who were able to get a sneak peek at the new movie.

SYNOPSIS

Against all odds, housewife and mother Penny Chenery (Diane Lane)—with the help of veteran trainer Lucien Laurin (John Malkovich)—navigates the male-dominated horseracing business, ultimately taking Secretariat on a spectacular journey to become the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years and perhaps the greatest racehorse of all time.

Based on the remarkable true story, “Secretariat” chronicles the spectacular journey of the 1973 Triple Crown winner.  Housewife and mother Penny Chenery (Diane Lane) agrees to take over her ailing father’s Virginia-based Meadow Stables, despite her lack of horse-racing knowledge.  Against all odds, Chenery—with the help of veteran trainer Lucien Laurin (John Malkovich)—manages to navigate the male-dominated business, ultimately fostering the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years and what may be the greatest racehorse of all time.
 
Fun Facts:

– In 1973, Secretariat became the first U.S. Triple Crown champion in 25 years, setting race records that still stand today in the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont Stakes. Penny Chenery, now 87, is an integral resource in the making of the film.  She also appears as an extra in one of the film’s scenes. 

– In 1973, Secretariat graced the covers of three magazines the same week:  Time, Newsweek and Sports Illustrated. 
Director Randall Wallace, whose directorial credits include “We Were Soldiers,” is the Oscar®- and Golden Globe®-nominated screenwriter of “Braveheart.” 

– In 1999, the U.S. Postal Service unveiled a 33-cent postage stamp with Secretariat’s image. 
 
Genre:  Drama
Rating:  PG
U.S. Release Date:  October 8, 2010
Cast:  Diane Lane, John Malkovich, Dylan Walsh, James Cromwell, Kevin Connolly, Nelsan Ellis, Dylan Baker, Margo Martindale, Otto Thorwarth, Fred Thompson, AJ Michalka and Scott Glenn
Director:  Randall Wallace
Producers:  Mark Ciardi & Gordon Gray
Executive Producers:  William Johnson, Mike Rich
Written by:  Mike Rich (writing credit not final)
Suggested by the book:  “Secretariat: The Making of a Champion” by William Nack
 
“SECRETARIAT” trailer:

GIVEAWAY

1 lucky reader on The Mommy-Files will win a “Secretariat” prize pack including the following items:

Men’s T-Shirt
Women’s T-Shirt
Youth T-Shirt
Hat

WIN IT!!! (MANDATORY ENTRY)

– Tell me in a comment what you think about the preview!

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RULES:

– Contest will close at 11:59 p.m. PST on Friday, October 8th, 2010! Any entries after this time will be deleted!
– Contest open to U.S. residents only.

I received no compensation for this post.  Prizes are provided by Walt Disney Pictures.  All opinions expressed in this post are 100% mine.

115 thoughts on ““Secretariat” Giveaway”

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  79. Emma Peel

    The preview was ok, I watched the trailer but I dont like any movie that shows an hurt or hardship to an animal so I dont know if this one would or not

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  82. CherylS22

    I enjoyed the preview for the movie – I think it does a good job of showing how exciting the story of Secretariat is. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  111. Yunet

    I loved the preview and am dying to see this movie. I had no idea that this was a true story. I know this movie will do well in theaters and I’m gonna see it very soon. Great giveaway by the way.

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