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Screenwriter Vincent Ngo wrote the [[spec script]] ''Tonight, He Comes'' in 1996. The draft, about a troubled 12-year-old and a fallen superhero, was initially picked up by director [[Tony Scott]] as a potential project.<ref name=artisan>{{cite journal | first=Michael | last=Fleming | url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117869866.html?categoryid=3&cs=1 | title=Artisan 'Comes' to deal with Goldsman | journal=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] | publisher=[[Reed Business Information]] | date=[[2002-07-17]] | accessdate=2007-07-08 }}</ref> Producer [[Akiva Goldsman]] came across the script, which he had considered a favorite,<ref name=plans>{{cite journal | first=Michael | last=Fleming | url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117933792.html?categoryid=13&cs=1 | title=Col has plans for 'Tonight' | journal=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] | publisher=[[Reed Business Information]] | date=[[2005-11-30]] | accessdate=2007-07-08 }}</ref> and encouraged Richard Saperstein, then president of development and production at [[Artisan Entertainment]], to acquire it.<ref name=artisan/> Director [[Michael Mann]] was initially attached to direct ''Tonight, He Comes'', but he instead opted to direct ''[[Miami Vice (film)|Miami Vice]]'' (2006).<ref name=plans/> Eventually, Artisan placed the project in [[turnaround (film industry term)|turnaround]], and it was acquired by Goldsman.<ref name=hitched>{{cite journal | first=Michael | last=Fleming | url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117918115.html?categoryid=13&cs=1 | title=Col, Smith get hitched to hero pic | journal=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] | publisher=[[Reed Business Information]] | date=[[2005-02-16]] | accessdate=2007-07-08 }}</ref> Screenwriters [[Vince Gilligan]] and [[John August]] performed rewrites of Ngo's script,<ref name=clay/> and [[Jonathan Mostow]] was attached to direct the film. Under Mostow's supervision, a 10-page treatment was written to be pitched to actor [[Will Smith]] to portray the lead role in the film, since both had worked together on ''[[Hitch (film)|Hitch]]'' (2005). Both Mostow and Smith were not yet committed to make the project an active priority at the time. Several studios pursued the opportunity to finance the film, and [[Columbia Pictures]] succeeded in acquiring the prospect in February 2005. A second draft was scripted by Gilligan following the finalization of the deal with Columbia. The film was initially slated for a holiday 2006 release.<ref name=hitched/>
Screenwriter Vincent Ngo wrote the [[spec script]] ''Tonight, He Comes'' in 1996. The draft, about a troubled 12-year-old and a fallen superhero, was initially picked up by director [[Tony Scott]] as a potential project.<ref name=artisan>{{cite journal | first=Michael | last=Fleming | url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117869866.html?categoryid=3&cs=1 | title=Artisan 'Comes' to deal with Goldsman | journal=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] | publisher=[[Reed Business Information]] | date=[[2002-07-17]] | accessdate=2007-07-08 }}</ref> Producer [[Akiva Goldsman]] came across the script, which he had considered a favorite,<ref name=plans>{{cite journal | first=Michael | last=Fleming | url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117933792.html?categoryid=13&cs=1 | title=Col has plans for 'Tonight' | journal=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] | publisher=[[Reed Business Information]] | date=[[2005-11-30]] | accessdate=2007-07-08 }}</ref> and encouraged Richard Saperstein, then president of development and production at [[Artisan Entertainment]], to acquire it.<ref name=artisan/> Director [[Michael Mann]] was initially attached to direct ''Tonight, He Comes'', but he instead opted to direct ''[[Miami Vice (film)|Miami Vice]]'' (2006).<ref name=plans/> Eventually, Artisan placed the project in [[turnaround (film industry term)|turnaround]], and it was acquired by Goldsman.<ref name=hitched>{{cite journal | first=Michael | last=Fleming | url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117918115.html?categoryid=13&cs=1 | title=Col, Smith get hitched to hero pic | journal=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] | publisher=[[Reed Business Information]] | date=[[2005-02-16]] | accessdate=2007-07-08 }}</ref> Screenwriters [[Vince Gilligan]] and [[John August]] performed rewrites of Ngo's script,<ref name=clay/> and [[Jonathan Mostow]] was attached to direct the film. Under Mostow's supervision, a 10-page treatment was written to be pitched to actor [[Will Smith]] to portray the lead role in the film, since both had worked together on ''[[Hitch (film)|Hitch]]'' (2005). Both Mostow and Smith were not yet committed to make the project an active priority at the time. Several studios pursued the opportunity to finance the film, and [[Columbia Pictures]] succeeded in acquiring the prospect in February 2005. A second draft was scripted by Gilligan following the finalization of the deal with Columbia. The film was initially slated for a holiday 2006 release.<ref name=hitched/>


In November 2005, Mostow and Smith committed to ''Tonight, He Comes'', with production slated to begin in [[Los Angeles]] in summer 2006.<ref name=plans/> Smith had set up a [[pay or play contract]] to film ''[[I Am Legend (film)|I Am Legend]]'' (2007) under [[Warner Bros.]] after completion of ''Tonight, He Comes''.<ref>{{cite journal | first=Michael | last=Fleming | url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117942073.html?categoryid=13&cs=1&nid=2564 | title='Legend' reborn again at Warners | journal=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] | publisher=[[Reed Business Information]] | date=[[2006-04-25]] | accessdate=2007-07-08 }}</ref> Mostow eventually departed from the project due to creative differences.<ref name=ankles>{{cite journal | first=Michael | last=Fleming | url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117943453.html?categoryid=1236&cs=1 | title='Tonight' helmer ankles | journal=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] | publisher=[[Reed Business Information]] | date=[[2006-05-17]] | accessdate=2007-07-08 }}</ref> Director [[Gabriele Muccino]] filled Mostow's vacancy in May 2006. Since Muccino was busy editing ''[[The Pursuit of Happiness]]'' starring Smith, which Muccino had directed, Smith switched projects to film ''I Am Legend'' first for its December 2007 release, and then film ''Tonight, He Comes'' afterward.<ref>{{cite journal | first=Michael | last=Fleming | url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117942537.html?categoryid=13&cs=1 | title=Inside Move: 'Legend' of Smith an early tale for WB | journal=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] | publisher=[[Reed Business Information]] | date=[[2006-05-03]] | accessdate=2007-07-08 }}</ref> Later in the month, Muccino left the project because of an incompatibility with filming the story. Since Muccino was preparing ''The Pursuit of Happyness'', the studio had delayed the production start for ''Tonight, He Comes'' to summer 2007, enabling Warner Bros. to begin production of ''I Am Legend'' with Smith.<ref name=ankles/>
In November 2005, Mostow and Smith committed to ''Tonight, He Comes'', with production slated to begin in [[Los Angeles]] in summer 2006.<ref name=plans/> Smith had set up a [[pay or play contract]] to film ''[[I Am Legend (film)|I Am Legend]]'' (2007) under [[Warner Bros.]] after completion of ''Tonight, He Comes''.<ref>{{cite journal | first=Michael | last=Fleming | url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117942073.html?categoryid=13&cs=1&nid=2564 | title='Legend' reborn again at Warners | journal=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] | publisher=[[Reed Business Information]] | date=[[2006-04-25]] | accessdate=2007-07-08 }}</ref> Mostow eventually departed from the project due to creative differences.<ref name=ankles>{{cite journal | first=Michael | last=Fleming | url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117943453.html?categoryid=1236&cs=1 | title='Tonight' helmer ankles | journal=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] | publisher=[[Reed Business Information]] | date=[[2006-05-17]] | accessdate=2007-07-08 }}</ref> Director [[Gabriele Muccino]] filled Mostow's vacancy in May 2006. Since Muccino was busy editing ''[[The Pursuit of Happyness]]'' starring Smith, which Muccino had directed, Smith switched projects to film ''I Am Legend'' first for its December 2007 release, and then film ''Tonight, He Comes'' afterward.<ref>{{cite journal | first=Michael | last=Fleming | url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117942537.html?categoryid=13&cs=1 | title=Inside Move: 'Legend' of Smith an early tale for WB | journal=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] | publisher=[[Reed Business Information]] | date=[[2006-05-03]] | accessdate=2007-07-08 }}</ref> Later in the month, Muccino left the project because of an incompatibility with filming the story. Since Muccino was preparing ''The Pursuit of Happyness'', the studio had delayed the production start for ''Tonight, He Comes'' to summer 2007, enabling Warner Bros. to begin production of ''I Am Legend'' with Smith.<ref name=ankles/>


In October 2006, [[Peter Berg]] was attached to direct ''Tonight, He Comes'' with production slated to begin in May 2007 in Los Angeles, the story's setting.<ref>{{cite journal | first=Michael | last=Fleming | coauthors=Nicole Laporte | url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117951967.html?categoryid=13&cs=1 | title='Tonight' he shoots | journal=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] | publisher=[[Reed Business Information]] | date=[[2006-10-15]] | accessdate=2007-07-08 }}</ref> Before filming began, ''Tonight, He Comes'' was retitled ''John Hancock''.<ref name=retitled>{{cite news | author=Stax | url=http://movies.ign.com/articles/798/798034p1.html | title=Tonight, He Gets Retitled | work=[[IGN]] | publisher=[[News Corporation]] | date=[[2007-06-20]] | accessdate=2007-07-08 }}</ref> The film title was eventually shortened to ''Hancock''.<ref>{{cite news | author= | url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19940280/ | title=Will Smith hits new heights for ‘Hancock’ | work=[[MSNBC]] | publisher=[[NBC Universal]], [[Microsoft]] | date=[[2007-07-24]] | accessdate=2007-08-13 }}</ref> Filming began on ''John Hancock'' on [[July 3]] [[2007]] in Los Angeles,<ref>{{cite web | author= | url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/tools_data/production_listings/search_results.jsp?d=y&f=y&s=production | title=Domestic film: In production | work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] | publisher=[[Nielsen Company]] | accessdate=2007-09-26 }}</ref> having a production budget of $150 million.<ref name=clay/> Locations like [[Hollywood Boulevard]] were designed to look damaged, having rubble, overturned vehicles, and fires.<ref name=sneak>{{cite news | first=Scott | last=Bowles | url=http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2008-04-09-hancock-peek_N.htm | title=Sneak peek: 'Hancock' — Another superhero with issues? | work=[[USA Today]] | publisher=[[Gannett Company]] | date=[[2008-04-09]] | accessdate=2008-05-24 }}</ref> Smith's character is also an alcoholic, so for scenes in liquor stores, the art department designed fake labels such as Pap Smear Vodka for the bottles because "brown-bag brands" like Thunderbird and Night Train refused to lend their names.<ref>{{cite news | first=John | last=Horn | url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-ca-hancock4-2008may04,0,2968851.story | title=Will Smith's familiar signature is on 'Hancock' | work=[[Los Angeles Times]] | publisher=[[Tribune Company]] | date=[[2008-05-04]] | accessdate=2008-05-24 }}</ref>
In October 2006, [[Peter Berg]] was attached to direct ''Tonight, He Comes'' with production slated to begin in May 2007 in Los Angeles, the story's setting.<ref>{{cite journal | first=Michael | last=Fleming | coauthors=Nicole Laporte | url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117951967.html?categoryid=13&cs=1 | title='Tonight' he shoots | journal=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] | publisher=[[Reed Business Information]] | date=[[2006-10-15]] | accessdate=2007-07-08 }}</ref> Before filming began, ''Tonight, He Comes'' was retitled ''John Hancock''.<ref name=retitled>{{cite news | author=Stax | url=http://movies.ign.com/articles/798/798034p1.html | title=Tonight, He Gets Retitled | work=[[IGN]] | publisher=[[News Corporation]] | date=[[2007-06-20]] | accessdate=2007-07-08 }}</ref> The film title was eventually shortened to ''Hancock''.<ref>{{cite news | author= | url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19940280/ | title=Will Smith hits new heights for ‘Hancock’ | work=[[MSNBC]] | publisher=[[NBC Universal]], [[Microsoft]] | date=[[2007-07-24]] | accessdate=2007-08-13 }}</ref> Filming began on ''John Hancock'' on [[July 3]] [[2007]] in Los Angeles,<ref>{{cite web | author= | url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/tools_data/production_listings/search_results.jsp?d=y&f=y&s=production | title=Domestic film: In production | work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] | publisher=[[Nielsen Company]] | accessdate=2007-09-26 }}</ref> having a production budget of $150 million.<ref name=clay/> Locations like [[Hollywood Boulevard]] were designed to look damaged, having rubble, overturned vehicles, and fires.<ref name=sneak>{{cite news | first=Scott | last=Bowles | url=http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2008-04-09-hancock-peek_N.htm | title=Sneak peek: 'Hancock' — Another superhero with issues? | work=[[USA Today]] | publisher=[[Gannett Company]] | date=[[2008-04-09]] | accessdate=2008-05-24 }}</ref> Smith's character is also an alcoholic, so for scenes in liquor stores, the art department designed fake labels such as Pap Smear Vodka for the bottles because "brown-bag brands" like Thunderbird and Night Train refused to lend their names.<ref>{{cite news | first=John | last=Horn | url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-ca-hancock4-2008may04,0,2968851.story | title=Will Smith's familiar signature is on 'Hancock' | work=[[Los Angeles Times]] | publisher=[[Tribune Company]] | date=[[2008-05-04]] | accessdate=2008-05-24 }}</ref>

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Hancock
Promotional poster
Directed byPeter Berg
Written byVince Gilligan
Vincent Ngo
Produced byAkiva Goldsman
James Lassiter
Michael Mann
Will Smith
StarringWill Smith
Charlize Theron
Jason Bateman
Edited byPaul Rubell
Music byJohn Powell
Distributed byColumbia Pictures
Release date
July 2 2008
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$150 million

Hancock is an upcoming comedy superhero film directed by Peter Berg and starring Will Smith, Jason Bateman and Charlize Theron. The story was originally written by Vincent Ngo in 1996 and had languished in Hollywood for some time. The project has had various directors attached, including Tony Scott, Michael Mann, Jonathan Mostow, and Gabriele Muccino. Hancock was originally intended to be filmed before I Am Legend, also starring Will Smith. Under Berg, Hancock was filmed in Los Angeles. The film is scheduled for release on July 2 2008.

Premise

Will Smith portrays an alcoholic superhero despised by everyone. A publicist (Jason Bateman) helps rehabilitate him, and the superhero eventually begins an affair with the publicist's wife (Charlize Theron).[1]

Production

Screenwriter Vincent Ngo wrote the spec script Tonight, He Comes in 1996. The draft, about a troubled 12-year-old and a fallen superhero, was initially picked up by director Tony Scott as a potential project.[2] Producer Akiva Goldsman came across the script, which he had considered a favorite,[3] and encouraged Richard Saperstein, then president of development and production at Artisan Entertainment, to acquire it.[2] Director Michael Mann was initially attached to direct Tonight, He Comes, but he instead opted to direct Miami Vice (2006).[3] Eventually, Artisan placed the project in turnaround, and it was acquired by Goldsman.[4] Screenwriters Vince Gilligan and John August performed rewrites of Ngo's script,[5] and Jonathan Mostow was attached to direct the film. Under Mostow's supervision, a 10-page treatment was written to be pitched to actor Will Smith to portray the lead role in the film, since both had worked together on Hitch (2005). Both Mostow and Smith were not yet committed to make the project an active priority at the time. Several studios pursued the opportunity to finance the film, and Columbia Pictures succeeded in acquiring the prospect in February 2005. A second draft was scripted by Gilligan following the finalization of the deal with Columbia. The film was initially slated for a holiday 2006 release.[4]

In November 2005, Mostow and Smith committed to Tonight, He Comes, with production slated to begin in Los Angeles in summer 2006.[3] Smith had set up a pay or play contract to film I Am Legend (2007) under Warner Bros. after completion of Tonight, He Comes.[6] Mostow eventually departed from the project due to creative differences.[7] Director Gabriele Muccino filled Mostow's vacancy in May 2006. Since Muccino was busy editing The Pursuit of Happyness starring Smith, which Muccino had directed, Smith switched projects to film I Am Legend first for its December 2007 release, and then film Tonight, He Comes afterward.[8] Later in the month, Muccino left the project because of an incompatibility with filming the story. Since Muccino was preparing The Pursuit of Happyness, the studio had delayed the production start for Tonight, He Comes to summer 2007, enabling Warner Bros. to begin production of I Am Legend with Smith.[7]

In October 2006, Peter Berg was attached to direct Tonight, He Comes with production slated to begin in May 2007 in Los Angeles, the story's setting.[9] Before filming began, Tonight, He Comes was retitled John Hancock.[10] The film title was eventually shortened to Hancock.[11] Filming began on John Hancock on July 3 2007 in Los Angeles,[12] having a production budget of $150 million.[5] Locations like Hollywood Boulevard were designed to look damaged, having rubble, overturned vehicles, and fires.[13] Smith's character is also an alcoholic, so for scenes in liquor stores, the art department designed fake labels such as Pap Smear Vodka for the bottles because "brown-bag brands" like Thunderbird and Night Train refused to lend their names.[14]

Cast

  • Will Smith as John Hancock, a down-and-out, incredibly sarcastic superhero.[10] He is invulnerable, possesses superhuman strength, and the power of super-sonic flight.[15] To give a realistic appearance of superhero flight, Smith was often suspended by wire 200 feet above the ground and was propelled at 50 miles per hour.[13]
  • Jason Bateman as a corporate public relations consultant whose life is saved by Hancock. Bateman said, "[It] was a fun thing to play, a very idealistic guy that's trying to build up this suicidal, homeless alcoholic that then ends up hitting on my wife. It was a fun thing. To play the victim is funny."[16]
  • Charlize Theron as the consultant's wife.[10]
  • Johnny Galecki as the consultant's co-worker.[17]

Release

The New York Times noted that Hancock's original story and controversial subject matter present a stark contrast to "a summerful of sequels and animated sure shots" and represent a gamble for "an increasingly corporate entertainment industry." Hancock had been reviewed by the Motion Picture Association of America twice and has both times received an R rating instead of the makers' preferred PG-13 rating to target broader audiences. Questionable elements included Smith's character drinking in front of a 17-year-old and the character flying under the influence of alcohol. One element that has been removed from the film to appeal to the MPAA was statutory rape. With such elements, studio executives only became comfortable with Hancock when the marketing approach focused on action and humor. Berg noted, "The ad campaign for this movie is much friendlier than the film."[5]

Hancock was originally titled Tonight, He Comes and later changed to John Hancock before settling on its current title. Marketing consultants attempted to persuade Sony Pictures to change the title Hancock because it was too vague for audiences, suggesting alternatives like Heroes Never Die, Unlikely Hero, and Less Than Hero. Despite the advice, Sony stayed with Hancock and anticipated marketing on the popularity of the film's star, Will Smith.[18]

Hancock is slated to be released on July 2 2008.[19] Sony Pictures Television has announced a mobile game based on the film.[20]

References

  1. ^ Swanson, Tim. "Will Smith Extra". Premiere. Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S. Retrieved 2007-07-08.
  2. ^ a b Fleming, Michael (2002-07-17). "Artisan 'Comes' to deal with Goldsman". Variety. Reed Business Information. Retrieved 2007-07-08. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  3. ^ a b c Fleming, Michael (2005-11-30). "Col has plans for 'Tonight'". Variety. Reed Business Information. Retrieved 2007-07-08. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  4. ^ a b Fleming, Michael (2005-02-16). "Col, Smith get hitched to hero pic". Variety. Reed Business Information. Retrieved 2007-07-08. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  5. ^ a b c Cieply, Michael (2008-05-04). "A Man of Steel With Feet of Clay". The New York Times. The New York Times Company. Retrieved 2008-05-07. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  6. ^ Fleming, Michael (2006-04-25). "'Legend' reborn again at Warners". Variety. Reed Business Information. Retrieved 2007-07-08. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  7. ^ a b Fleming, Michael (2006-05-17). "'Tonight' helmer ankles". Variety. Reed Business Information. Retrieved 2007-07-08. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  8. ^ Fleming, Michael (2006-05-03). "Inside Move: 'Legend' of Smith an early tale for WB". Variety. Reed Business Information. Retrieved 2007-07-08. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  9. ^ Fleming, Michael (2006-10-15). "'Tonight' he shoots". Variety. Reed Business Information. Retrieved 2007-07-08. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  10. ^ a b c Stax (2007-06-20). "Tonight, He Gets Retitled". IGN. News Corporation. Retrieved 2007-07-08. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  11. ^ "Will Smith hits new heights for 'Hancock'". MSNBC. NBC Universal, Microsoft. 2007-07-24. Retrieved 2007-08-13. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  12. ^ "Domestic film: In production". The Hollywood Reporter. Nielsen Company. Retrieved 2007-09-26.
  13. ^ a b Bowles, Scott (2008-04-09). "Sneak peek: 'Hancock' — Another superhero with issues?". USA Today. Gannett Company. Retrieved 2008-05-24. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  14. ^ Horn, John (2008-05-04). "Will Smith's familiar signature is on 'Hancock'". Los Angeles Times. Tribune Company. Retrieved 2008-05-24. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  15. ^ Lindgren, Hugo (2007-09-30). "Hollywood Heavy: Peter Berg". New York. New York Media, LLC. Retrieved 2007-11-22. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  16. ^ Topel, Fred (2007-12-28). "Will Smith and Jason Bateman Talk Hancock". Rotten Tomatoes. IGN Entertainment, Inc. Retrieved 2007-12-31. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  17. ^ Dodd, Stacy (2007-08-26). "Johnny Galecki". Variety. Reed Business Information. Retrieved 2007-09-13. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  18. ^ Friedman, Josh (2008-05-12). "Some movies are entitled to do well". Los Angeles Times. Tribune Company. Retrieved 2008-05-24. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  19. ^ "Hancock". ComingSoon.net. Coming Soon Media, L.P. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  20. ^ "Sony announce `Quantum of Solace` mobile game". MI6.co.uk. 2008-04-01. Retrieved 2008-04-01. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

External links

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