"The Sandlot" Writer/Director/Narrator Mickey Evans to Host Donatos Pizza Family Movie Night
DAYTON, OH - The Dayton Dragons are hosting Donatos Pizza Family Movie Night with a showing of "The Sandlot" (rated PG) on the giant video board at Fifth Third Field. The gates for the event open at 6 p.m. and the movie will begin at 8 p.m. Families are invited to bring a blanket and find a spot on the stadium's outfield grass and enjoy a night of fun at the ballpark.
A film that still captures the hearts of baseball fans young and old, "The Sandlot" made its debut on Blu-ray/DVD March 26 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment in celebration of the beloved film's 20th anniversary. "A charming and whimsical comedy about boys and baseball and a GREAT BIG DOG" ("Siskel & Ebert"), "The Sandlot" ranked in the Top 40 as one of the best sports movies ever.
Groups are advised to arrive early not only to secure a great spot, but also to enjoy the festivities before the movie begins. Kids will get to see Dragons mascots Heater and Gem, enjoy plenty of inflatable games, see some great skits from the Green Team and have some ballpark food.
As part of the festivities, "The Sandlot" director David Mickey Evans will be at Fifth Third Field. Evans will sign autographs and pose for pictures throughout the event.
To get tickets to the event, all fans have to do is order any large Donatos pizza or oven baked sub from any Dayton-area Donatos location to get an order form for up to five movie night tickets.
About David Mickey Evans
He is the writer of more than 40 motion pictures and the director of more than 15. His films have entertained an entire generation of movie lovers, and they continue to find an audience with each successive generation of kids and families. Dialogue from his most famous film, The Sandlot, is some of the most often quoted in motion picture history, including the classic lines, "You're killin' me, Smalls!" and the unforgettable, "Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
Evans will be available for phone interviews in the days leading up to Donatos Pizza Family Movie Night at Fifth Third Field. To set up an interview, contact Bill Spaulding at (937) 228-2287, ext. 142. Evans will also be available for on-camera interviews at Fifth Third Field the night of the event.
More Information: The Dayton Dragons are the Midwest League affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds and play a 70-game home schedule at beautiful Fifth Third Field in downtown Dayton, easily accessible from Interstate 75. Individuals and groups seeking information about Dayton Dragons group tickets, lawn tickets, the season ticket wait list, sponsorship opportunities or booking a Dragons speaker are encouraged to contact the Dragons by calling (937) 228-2287, by email at [email protected], or on the web at daytondragons.com.