By Mallory Mattingly
Dick’s Sporting Goods just launched production studio Cookie Jar & A Dream Studios, and their first project focuses on the Little League.
BIG DREAMS: THE LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD SERIES 2024, a 51-minute documentary film, will debut on ESPN on Aug. 12 at 9:30 p.m. ET, Variety reported.
It tells the story of the “unassuming town in rural Pennsylvania, where lofty dreams become reality. For nearly 80 years, it has been home to a longstanding tradition and the pinnacle of youth sports: The LLWS. It’s an experience kids around the world dream about and those who make it to Williamsport never forget — the wins and losses, sweat and tears, camaraderie and teamwork, and the chance to celebrate childhood and friendship in the most incredible way imaginable.”
Rudy Valdez directs, while Brian Grazer and Ron Howard’s Imagine Documentaries and Cookie Jar & A Dream Studios produce, in association with MLB Studios.
“There’s something truly special about Williamsport in the summer — a kind of innocence, joy, and unshakable hope for the kids and families,” Valdez said. “With this film, I wanted to capture the moments that bring out those emotions and share them with the world. It’s clear that this isn’t just a baseball film — it’s about the nerves, the triumphs and the bonds made that help us all realize sports can shape people’s lives in incredible ways.”
“Williamsport is where it all began for Little League some 85 years ago. This film brings back all the memories that teams feel when they make it to the biggest stage in youth sports at the home of where Little League was born,” Elizabeth DiLullo Brown, Little League Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer, explained. “Filled with raw emotions, this is a representation of the thousands of teams that play in the International Tournament while only a handful get here for the final moments.”
“And it represents so much more than the outcome of the game,” she added. “There are millions of smiles, friendships, and sometimes heartbreak — all moments that have become lifelong memories for millions of kids around the world. Not only does it showcase what the Little League program is all about, this film provides an amazing glimpse into something that has been, and will be, cherished for lifetimes to come.”
Rebecca Covington, Sr. Director, Creative Production at Dick’s Sporting Goods, said BIG DREAMs is a “great example” of the kind of content Cookie Jar & A Dream Studios wants to produce.
“Being able to share big sports moments with fans is something that drives our team, and we look at the upcoming years with great excitement as we know there will be so many unforgettable stories deserving of the spotlight,” she added.
Sports fans can’t wait to see what other projects Dick’s new production house has in store.
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