Actor Launches Production Banner Inspired by His SANDLOT Character
By Movieguide® Contributor
Patrick Renna, known for his role in THE SANDLOT, will expand his entertainment repertoire through his new production banner.
Partnering with actors Kyle Howard and Lynsey Bartilson Moore, the trio will launch Hambino Media, a “production banner that has a slate of scripted and unscripted projects in the works,” according to the Hollywood Reporter.
Hambino Media already has several projects lined up which include two untitled projects with Chip and Joanna Gaines’ Blind Nil production company, an untitled series in development with the MLB and Banks Tarver and Ken Druckerman’s Left/Right productions as well as an untitled series with Golf Digest.
“We’re building Hambino Media to be a creative force that not only produces great content for other brands, but also develops original stories we’re passionate about telling,” Renna explained. “Our goal is to bring fresh ideas to the industry while continuing to help other artists and businesses tell their stories in innovative ways.”
This isn’t Renna’s only new venture, though. He recently announced the upcoming release of his children’s book, “
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“With over a dozen ‘unwritten’ rules about baseball and the game of life, this is a must-have for any baseball fan. Featuring anecdotes from Patrick Renna’s experience playing The Sandlot character Hamilton Porter, this little slugger’s guide encourages readers young and old to “keep swinging” and “find a glove that fits” so that they can hit home runs on and off the field. Full of witty quips, wisdom, and stories about unforgettable moments throughout baseball history, this gift book is sure to be a favorite for all fans of America’s greatest pastime,” a synopsis of the book reads.
“Combining lessons in life with lessons in baseball was a lot of fun to do,” Renna said of the book. “It’s amazing how similar it is to life and how, if you have a good head on your shoulders or you have a good outlook on sports, that can transfer over into life.”
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