Moneyball Monday in Oakland
Oakland rolled out the red carpet for Brad Pitt and fellow stars of "Moneyball," during the premier Monday night at the Paramount Theatre. Have a sneak peak at the movie and see what Brad and Jonah were doing last night.
Brad Pitt brings 'Moneyball' to Oakland - San Jose Mercury NewsFor a day at least, the East Bay felt just like Hollywood. Brad Pitt worked his way down the red carpet at the Paramount Theatre while the hundreds of fans who had gathered for the "Moneyball" premiere shouted, "Let's go, Oakland!" -- just as they do at A's games.
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