THE BLACK DAHLIA

James Ellroy, Josh Hartnett and Scarlett Johansson at the The 63rd Venice Film Festival- Premiere of 'The Black Dahlia'. Venice, Italy - 30.08.06

Cast: Hilary Swank, Josh Hartnett, Mia Kirshner, Rose McGowan, Scarlett Johansson

Synopsis: Master storyteller Brian Del Palma, known for such classic crime dramas as The Untouchables, Scarface and Carlito’s Way, as well as his suspense thrillers Carrie, Dressed to Kill and Blow Out, directs this adaptation of James Ellroy’s (L.A. Confidential, American Tabloid) best-selling crime novel. The Black Dahlia weaves a fictionalized tale of obsession, love, corruption, greed, and depravity around the true story of the brutal murder of a fledgling Hollywood starlet that shocked and fascinated the nation in 1947 and remains unsolved today. Two ex-pugilist cops, Lee Blanchard (Aaron Eckhart) and Bucky Bleichert (Josh Hartnett), are called to investigate the homicide of the ambitious silver-screen B-lister Betty Ann Short (Mia Kirshner) A.K.A. “The Black Dahlia”- an attack so grisly that images of the killing were kept from the public. While Blanchard’s growing preoccupation with the sensational murder threatens his marriage to Kay (Scarlett Johansson), his partner Bleichert finds himself attracted to the enigmatic Madeleine Lindscott (two-time Oscar winner Hillary Swank), the daughter of the city’s most prominent families- who just happens to have an unsavory connection to the murder victim. True crime meets urban legend when De Palma brings Ellroy’s The Black Dahlia to the big screen.

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EVERYONE'S HERO

Cast: Whoopi Goldberg, William H Macy, Brian Dennehy, Cherise Boothe, Jake T. Austin

Synopsis: That is the question facing an ordinary boy in Everyone's Hero, a funny and warm tale of a kid who believes he can make a difference if he just hangs in there despite overwhelming odds. With a faith in himself instilled by his loving family, he teams up with a sassy young girl and some off-the-wall sidekicks and embarks on a sometimes perilous, often funny, cross-country quest. In the process he restores his family's honor, befriends the world's biggest sports superstar, and reveals the hero within. Not bad for kid!

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GRIDIRON GANG

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Xaibit and Arielle Kebbel at the Gridiron Gang Premiere held at Grauman's Chinese Theatre. Hollywood, California - 05.09.06

Cast: The Rock, Kevin Dunn, Leon Rippy, Michael J. Pagan, Xzibit

Synopsis: Columbia Pictures' 'Gridiron Gang' tells the gritty and powerfully emotional story of juvenile detention camp probation officer Sean Porter (Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson), who, along with another officer, Malcolm Moore (Xzibit), turns a group of hard core teenage felons into a high school football team in four weeks. Confronted with gang rivalries and bitter hatred between his teammates, Porter teaches some hard lessons (and learns a few himself) as the kids gain a sense of self-respect and responsibility. In a world where 75% of these juvenile inmates return to prison or meet with violent ends on the streets, Porter and Moore face seemingly insurmountable barriers. No one wants to compete against convicted criminals, but through relentless pursuit and a jolt of inspiration, Porter and his team fight their way to redemption and a second chance. Based on a true story, 'Gridiron Gang' sends out a message that one man can make a difference and the most hopeless kids in our society can change the course of their lives through hard work, commitment and bold leadership.

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THE LAST KISS

Rachel Bilson and Zach Braff, Jacinda Barrett, Eric Christian Olsen at 'The Last Kiss' World Premiere after party hosted by Zack Braff and Tony Goldwyn at W Studio. Toronto, Canada - 10.09.06

Cast: Casey Affleck, Jacinda Barrett, Rachel Bilson, Tom Wilkinson, Zach Braff

Synopsis: The romantic misadventures of four best friends are woven into one poignant story of how love, marriage and commitment can turn grown men into boys.

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