Semi Pro


SemiPro is a 2008 American sports comedy film from New Line Cinema. The film was directed by Kent Alterman and stars Will Ferrell, Woody Harrelson, Andr Benjamin and Maura Tierney. The film was shot in Los Angeles near Dodger Stadium in the gym of the Los Angeles City Fire Department Training Center, in Detroit, and in Flint, Michigan. It was released in theaters on February 29, 2008 and was released on DVD and Bluray Disc on June 3, 2008. This was the last film from New Line Cinema before they merged with Warner Bros.

Now that the Tropics have somewhat of a shot to be an NBA franchise, Jackie trades away the teams washing machine to the Kentucky Colonels for Ed Monix, former backup point guard for the NBA Champion Boston Celtics. Soon, the Commissioner reveals that as well as having a topfour record, the Tropics will also need a stable fan base and have an attendance of at least 2,000 fans at every remaining home game of the season.Jackie begins to stage extremely desperate stunts, like wrestling a bear named Dewie after a basketball game. The Tropics begin playing better with Monix, as well as the increased intensity of Clarence Withers. Monix soon takes over as offensive and defensive coordinator, as well as starting point guard, leaving Jackie merely the title of head Coach. Monix trains the team rigorously with a play he calls the Puke as the players are to run it, until they throw up. ........

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