When Ron Burgundy, aka Will Ferrell, gives a pep talk to LAFC

We've always loved Will Ferrell. And now we love him even more, because he is the part-owner of Major League Soccer's newest team, Los Angeles Football Club.

You know LAFC. They're the ones who have those instantly iconic caps and the absurd videos starring their coach  Bob Bradley) and players (Carlos Vela, etc.) lifting their heads. You've got to watch it to get it.

Anyway, LAFC played their first match last weekend, and Ferrell was on hand and on point, pulling out his famous Ron Burgundy character to talk about soccer with the announcers from ESPN (including K+S friends Taylor Twellman and Max Bretos). 

Watch and laugh. We did.

K+S & ReelAbilities Film Festival team up to Co-Present "Hero Steps" film on March 11

HERO STEPS FILM TRAILER

Kicking + Screening and the ReelAbilities Film Festival are teaming up this Sunday, March 11, for a special screening of the New York premiere of the film Hero Steps. 

Directed by Henry Rincón, Hero Steps tells the story of a young boy who, after losing his leg to a landmine, joins his friends at a children’s home to secretly practice for a soccer tournament. Through the game and his friendships, he realizes the emotional strength he has despite his physical disabilities.

Hero Steps | Dir. Henry Rincón | 90 mins | Colombia | Narrative

When: Sunday, March 11, 2018 | 1:00PM
Where: JCC Manahattan, 334 Amsterdam Ave, NYC

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The ReelAbilities Film Festival is the largest festival of its kind promoting awareness and inclusion through the stories and artistic expressions of people with different abilities and Kicking + Screening Film Festival has partnered to co-present the Hero Steps film. Initiated by the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, the festival takes place in over 30 locations throughout the NY Metro area. Join us in celebrating the diversity of the human experience through engaging films and cultural events.

Join us March 8-14 for the 10th Annual ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York--a week of films, conversations, and special events celebrating the lives, stories, and artistic expressions of people with different abilities.

For more info and tickets, click here.

Kicking + Screening Forms New Venture to Bring Soccer Films to Broader Audiences

From inception, the goal of Kicking + Screening has been to bring great soccer films to soccer fans in North America – and turn film fans into great soccer fans. Today, we kick things up a notch (or two) with the formation of the Kicking + Screening Media Group, a new distribution company that will bring great soccer films to more audiences than ever before.

The K+S Media Group will showcase narrative, documentary, and short films on a new dedicated streaming channel and on VOD platforms such as iTunes, Amazon Video, and more. Films will also be available for theatrical viewings, festival screenings, and special events.

“After nearly 10 years of screening the world's best soccer films, we are finally achieving another goal: sharing these stories year round and with larger audiences,” K+S MG’s Rachel Markus said. “We're excited and deeply committed to finding fans for the many soccer filmmakers who capture the passion of this game so well. And really, what's better than soccer films, soccer films and more soccer films?”

It All Kicks Off with Celtic Soul, January 30

The K+S Media Group's debut film is Celtic Soul, which screened at the 2017 K+S Soccer Film Festival in New York. Starring comedian Jay Baruchel and soccer journalist Eoin O’Callaghan, Celtic Soul follows the two friends on a quest to see Scottish club Celtic FC in Glasgow. Hilarious and poignant, it’s a story that spans 200 years of colorful history as the duo visit Jay’s ancestral home of Westport, Ireland, and then continue on to Glasgow, where they finally get to see Celtic FC play at their famed stadium, Celtic Park.

Celtic Soul, directed by Michael McNamara and produced by Markham Street Films, will be available in the United States starting on Tuesday, January 30. Fans can watch the film on the following platforms: iTunes, Amazon Video, Vudu, GooglePlay, Sony Playstation, Comcast, Spectrum, Cox, Verizon, Frontier, Brighthouse, Dish, and DIRECTV.

PRE-ORDER CELTIC SOUL ON ITUNES!

“Markham Street Films is delighted that our film Celtic Soul will be part of the launch of the Kicking + Screening Media Group,” Markham Street Films Aaron Hancox and Judy Holm said. “Their experience and expertise are just what we were looking for to bring Celtic Soul to US audiences.”

“Celtic Soul is the perfect film to start with,” K+S Media Group’s Markus said. “You don't have to love Celtic or even soccer to appreciate the friendship, the journey, and the humbling nature of making it to one of the game’s hallowed grounds.”

Soon, K+S MG will make additional films available via the new K+S Media Group streaming channel, including festival favorites Anderson Monarchs and Argentina Fútbol Club.

For more information on the K+S Media Group and future programming, email us at info@kickingandscreeningmediagroup.com.

Soccer comedy "Celtic Soul," starring Jay Baruchel, launches on VOD/streaming platforms on January 30

The Kicking + Screening Media Group will launch its debut film, Celtic Soul, which screened at the 2017 K+S Soccer Film Festival in New York, on Tuesday, January 30.

Starring comedian Jay Baruchel and soccer journalist Eoin O’Callaghan, Celtic Soul follows the two friends on a quest to see Scottish club Celtic FC in Glasgow. Hilarious and poignant, it’s a story that spans 200 years of colorful history as the duo visit Jay’s ancestral home of Westport, Ireland, and then continue on to Glasgow, where they finally get to see Celtic FC play at their famed stadium, Celtic Park.

Celtic Soul, directed by Michael McNamara and produced by Markham Street Films, will be available in the United States on the following platforms: iTunes, Amazon Video, Vudu, GooglePlay, Sony Playstation, Comcast, Spectrum, Cox, Verizon, Frontier, Brighthouse, Dish, and DIRECTV.

PRE-ORDER CELTIC SOUL ON ITUNES!

“Markham Street Films is delighted that our film Celtic Soul will be part of the launch of the Kicking + Screening Media Group,” Markham Street Films Aaron Hancox and Judy Holm said. “Their experience and expertise are just what we were looking for to bring Celtic Soul to US audiences.”

“Celtic Soul is the perfect film to start with,” K+S Media Group’s Rachel Markus said. “You don't have to love the club Celtic or even the sport of soccer to appreciate the friendship, the journey, and the humbling nature of making it to one of the game’s hallowed grounds.”

Celtic Soul is the first film to be distributed by the K+S MG. Additional films will become available via a new K+S Media Group streaming channel, including previous festival favorites Anderson Monarchs and Argentina Fútbol Club.

Watch the Trailer for Celtic Soul below!

It's Gonna Be Epic: K+S #SoccerSocialHour on Tuesday, 1/23, at Paulaner in NYC

Everyone's favorite New York soccer meet-up -- the K+S #SoccerSocialHour -- is back. And it's gonna be epic!

On Tuesday, January 23, from 6:30-9:00 PM ET, we will take over one of our favorite bars in New York, Paulaner on Bowery, for the 10th #SoccerSocialHour since we kicked off the networking series back in 2015.

We'll have drink specials, prizes, and more, including details on the new K+S Media Group and the upcoming VOD premiere of the comedy Celtic Soul. So come join us to hang out, have a beer, and talk soccer with us and the coolest group of soccer fanatics around.  

DETAILS
Event: The 10th K+S #SoccerSocialHour
Location: Paulaner on Bowery, 265 Bowery New York, NY (MAP)
Date: Tuesday, January 23
Time: 6:30-9:00PM ET