Harrison Ford and Will Smith Colchoneros?

Discussion in 'Spain' started by Thriller, Sep 26, 2003.

  1. Thriller

    Thriller New Member

    Jan 7, 2003
    Following one step b
    What is the deal they have with Atlético de Madrid? I have seen in the news they received condecorations, jerseys but have no idea what´s the deal artist can have with a football club? Business? Money?
     
  2. Malaga CF fan

    Malaga CF fan Member

    Apr 19, 2000
    Fairfax, VA
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I read in Marca or AS that it has to do with Atletico's deal to put different movies as they premiere in Spain on their jerseys. Harrison Ford got the jersey from Atletico when he was promoting the movie "Hollywood Homicide". It's funny, because they interviewed Ford and he said that he didn't really know anything about Atletico, didn't care about sports or follow them, etc... You could tell he couldn't have cared less about soccer in Spain, it was just another publicity appearance for him. Don't know about Will Smith, but I think he's probably in the same boat regarding publicity for a new movie coming out.

    I expect we will see other American stars and their movies featured with Atletico as a result of this deal. Don't know which studio is arranging all of this publicity, but I would guess it's probably Fox, Universal, or Warner Bros.
     
  3. Thriller

    Thriller New Member

    Jan 7, 2003
    Following one step b
    Ah, yeah, Atlético´s jerseys has the name of the new Ford´s movie. So, is advertisement for the movies, humm very smart. I have seen also a lot of "Lord of the rings" advertisement in Spanish Liga, and the music of this movie in some games.
    About Harrison Ford
    I remember too the kindness of Harrison saying he didn´t know anything about A...what? "Athleticoh the Madrid" Ja,ja,ja,ja.Really what a big interest he showed.
     
  4. Quango

    Quango BigSoccer Supporter

    Jul 25, 2003
    Colorado
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Ford

    Don't give Harrison too hard a time. He lives on a ranch in northern Wyoming. Not the pinnacle of European culture/sport. Plus you'd have to feel sheepish advertising a movie that bombed almost as bad as Gigli.

    Quango
     
  5. bkn0528

    bkn0528 Member

    Aug 2, 2003
    nyc
    I haven't seen Atletico's jerseys yet - do they bear the english or the spanish title of the movies?
     
  6. red&black1

    red&black1 New Member

    Mar 8, 2003
    Kearny NJ
    It was Columbia pictures who made the deal with Atletico.
     
  7. Excape Goat

    Excape Goat Member+

    Mar 18, 1999
    Club:
    Real Madrid
    last week, they had a logo that appeared to read "Bad Boys Two". I do not speak Spanish so correct me.
     
  8. Mario

    Mario New Member

    Mar 11, 2000
    San Salvador, El Sal
    The shirt says:

    Dos Policias Rebeldes

    title of "Bad Boys 2"
     
  9. JuanRojo

    JuanRojo New Member

    Oct 7, 2003
    The deal was with Colombia Tristar ... Atletico will wear the name of the studio's just-opened blockbuster throughout the season. I think there will be a new film on their shirts each month or so. At the moment it is Dos Policias Rebeldes 2 (Badboys 2). And, yes, that's why Will Smith (whose Dad is, supposedly, an Atletico fan) and Harrison Ford did the presentations. Harrison Ford was funny (although as you say Quango, he can't really be blamed for it - he was not exactly in his normal habitat):

    "I'm delighted that we are getting coverage through our association with ... er ... with ... erm ... this er sporting ... er ... soccer team ... [turns to the person next to him and asks, smiles embarassed] er, yes, ... er, with Atletico de Madrid (which he said with a pretty good acvent, to be fair to him)".

    He then admits: "Truth is, I've never been much into sports".

    We would never have guessed!
     
  10. bkn0528

    bkn0528 Member

    Aug 2, 2003
    nyc
    this could lead to a few laughers throughout the season depending on the titles of the movies Columbia's promoting.

    Can you imagine your team running around the field with "Titanic" on their shirts?
     
  11. Merengue

    Merengue New Member

    Nov 4, 1999
    San Diego
    I've always enjoyed seeing how Hollywood movie titles get translated into Spanish. Two of my favorites were the Liz Hurley movie "Bedazzled" (Al Diablo Con El Diablo) & the animated British movie "Chicken Run' (Fuga en el Campo).

    I'd love to see such movie titles on Atleti's uniforms this season!
     
  12. Mario

    Mario New Member

    Mar 11, 2000
    San Salvador, El Sal
    not true, it was "Pollitos en Fuga"
     
  13. JuanRojo

    JuanRojo New Member

    Oct 7, 2003
    I think Chicken Run was something like fuga en la granja ... Granja was in there, I'm sure

    But anyway ...
     
  14. The Double

    The Double Moderator
    Staff Member

    Nov 11, 2002
    Denver

    :D
     
  15. MadridForever

    MadridForever Moderator
    Staff Member

    Apr 29, 2001
    Madrid, Spain
    In spain the title was "Rebelion en la granja".
     
  16. JuanRojo

    JuanRojo New Member

    Oct 7, 2003
    That's it! Knew granja was is there. Thanks for answering the big question!
     

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