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Secretariat's story heading to big screen

Secretariat's story heading to big screenThursday, October 08, 2009 By STEVE SZKOTAK, Associated Press WriterPrintDOSWELL, Va. —  In an era defined by a dispiriting war and a surreal Washington scandal, Secretariat gave Americans and their bruised psyche something to cheer about when the big thoroughbred captured the Triple Crown in 1973.The racehorse considered by many to be the best ever and the housewife-turned-breeder who soared in a male-dominated sport are now coming to the big screen."Secretariat" has begun filming in Kentucky with Diane Lane portraying owner Penny Chenery and John Malkovich cast as trainer Lucien Laurin.Mayhem Pictures, with the backing of Walt Disney Pictures, is producing "Secretariat." Mayhem's other uplifting sports-themed stories include "Miracle," about the 1980 U.S. Olympic ice hockey team, and "The Rookie" and "Invincible," both Walter Mitty tales.Randall Wallace, who directed "We Were Soldiers," is directing. A fall 2010 release is expected.Unlike "Sea...

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