| 首頁 Home | 電影 Films | 評論 Opinions | 戲院 Cinemas | 資訊 Information | 網站地圖 Site Map

首頁 -> 電影 -> 香港每年上映電影 ->
Home -> Films -> Films Released in Hong Kong by Year ->

《魔盜王》系列賣座監製謝利畢咸瑪

耗資2億美元緊湊懸疑超時空動作鉅獻

《時凶感應》

Deja vu

全球賣座幕後班底 + 爆炸性巨星陣容

《魔盜王》系列（Pirates of Caribbean）全球賣座監製謝利畢咸瑪，夥拍老拍檔《諜戰》（Spy Game）及《高度反?》（Enemy of The State）導演東尼史葛再度出擊，動用2億美元資金，建構曲折緊湊的超時空動作鉅獻。幕後班底強勁，幕前當然亦巨星如雲，《邊緣特訓》（Training Day）金像影帝丹素華盛頓Denzel Washington、《受難曲》（Passion of the Christ）主角占卡維素Jim Caviezel及《俠聖》（The Saint）型男韋基馬Val Kilmer，三個演技派硬漢，組成鋼鐵陣容！

「似曾經歷」是錯覺？是警告？還是陷阱？

英文片名"deja vu"有"似曾相識"、"似曾經歷"的意思。遇上陌生人，卻有熟悉的感覺；明明從未到訪，但對那地方卻有深刻印象。這種現象有人視之為錯覺，亦有人認為內裡可能隱藏了神秘訊息，甚至包括神經科、心理分析學、醫學、量子物理學等不同界別的學者也紛紛提出自己派別的意見。

在《時凶感應》中，破解"似曾經歷"的奧秘，成為了制止恐怖襲擊的關鍵！一艘渡輪於美國獨立日發生災難性大爆炸，聯邦調查局調查員Doug Carlin（丹素華盛頓 飾）發現這宗懷疑恐怖襲擊，與一宗兇殺案有關連；更奇怪的是，Doug竟對案中素未謀面的女死者有一種似曾相識的感覺，腦海中並且感應到一些零碎的神秘片段！

Doug憑藉政府機密高科技儀器，把這些異常感應重組分析，逐步破解背後的驚人啟示，更決定冒險利用該儀器穿越時空，回到四天之前，進行截擊，企圖拯救兇殺案中的女死者及制止驚天陰謀爆發…

罕見精彩劇本震驚賣座監製 破紀錄48小時內拍板開拍

《時凶感應》的劇本最引人入勝之處就是將Deja vu這個幾乎所有人都曾親身經歷，而且十分好奇的現象充份發揮，構築一個曲折緊湊、意想不到的精彩故事。

當《魔盜王》系列賣座編劇Terry Rossio將這個意念創新的劇本送到Touchstone Pictures，皇牌監製謝利畢咸瑪已即時被當中大膽的架構和嚴謹的細節深深打動。謝利畢咸瑪還透露出一個內幕消息：「《時凶感應》劇本由到我手到決定開拍，前後不超過48小時。這是前所未有的事，我真的瘋狂愛上這個劇本，很慶幸這份劇本先到我這裡來。難得一見的出色劇本，加上導演東尼史葛奪目震撼的動作場面，無論在故事上和畫面上，這套電影也絕對無懈可擊。」

他更充滿信心地說：「擔任監製多年，我為自己能將觀眾帶進他們前所未見的世界而感到自豪，這一次，大家一定會更喜出望外。」

似曾有過的經歷：Deja vu

根據美國科學家統計，每4個人當中就有3個曾經經歷過Deja vu，而這個普遍性亦令由哲學家到電影製作人、甚至不同界別的專業人士，都對Deja vu非常感興趣：Deja vu到底從何而來？Deja vu純屬感覺，還是反映真相？Deja vu到底為何出現？還有最重要的問題，Deja vu到底有甚麼含意？能洞悉當中奧秘，是否就能改變命運？

各個界別的說法都有不同的解釋。大致可分為以下幾類：

某些腦神經科的學者認為，Deja vu是腦袋神經區在一剎那間發生的錯誤，「現在」與「過去」的訊息區混淆。

有醫學界代表指出這種現象來自大腦顳葉受到刺激而引起的反應。

心理分析學家則認為這是一種稱為「實現願望」（wish fulfillment）的現象：當事人因為過度嚮往某件事物，而到親身接觸時便出現似曾經歷的錯覺。

相信輪迴的人士則認為Deja vu是由前生的記憶片段所產生。

科幻小說家倪匡曾提出論點，指人的腦電波比光速快，因此對於看見的事物，大腦會有「已經看過」的印象，從而產生Deja vu。

有關歸類為「曾在夢中見過」的Deja vu現象，有說法指夢是處於4維以上次元的訊息場，用以存取人類的各種資訊。由於在4維或以上的空間裡，時間不再以線性（過去、現在、未來）進行，因此人類有可能在夢中擷取到屬於未來的訊息。

科學家根據最新的量子物理學發現，認為Deja vu是「平行宇宙」之間出現交錯而產生的現象。（相關的詳細解譯請參閱最後頁）

《時凶感應》正正是以Deja vu這個神秘而充滿爭議性的主題為基礎，再集合了這些最尖端、最具前瞻性的科學理論建構而成的懸疑故事。觀眾絕對能夠期待一套前所未見，而且可以完全投入的精彩電影！

2億美元超龐大製作 打造最震撼動作特技

繼在《魔盜王》中耗資億萬大玩電腦特技後，監製謝利畢咸瑪轉而挑戰另一項成本極高的特技場面──爆破及動作特技。一於在《時凶感應》中大玩炸巨型渡輪、飛車、爆直升機、撞快艇，以火花四射的動作場面勁爆銀幕！

超大型爆炸場面 直徑350呎火球烈焰沖天

戲中最震撼一幕，當然不得不提那場引發整個調查事件的渡輪大爆炸。為了拍攝這場爆炸戲，製作組租下了一艘長225呎，75呎闊，50呎高，名為Alvin Stumpf Ferry的大型渡輪。為了準備這場「只能一Take」的戲份，整個攝製組包括演員和其他員工，花了整整一個月在密西西比河的外景場地上日以繼夜地工作。導演為了避免任何差錯發生，更動用了多達15部攝影機，包括水中攝錄機。由於規模極為龐大，為免因誤會而引起公眾恐慌，紐奧爾良當地的傳媒需要事先向全市預警。

籌備完成拍攝在即，演員、導演、各個部門的工作人員，和數以百計的臨時演員在場準備。一聲「Action！」響起，一個高達350呎的沖天火球吞沒了在密西西比河上航行的Alvin Stumpf Ferry，汽車跌入河中沉沒，當中超過20位特技人員從渡輪的不同樓層飛墮水中，有的甚至從離水面25呎之高一躍而下！場面之大在電影史上也屬罕見，觀眾絕對不可錯過！

新穎尖端器材 拍攝出前所未見飛車場面

另外，導演東尼史葛亦特別提到戲中一場發生在300呎高空的密西西比大橋上的飛車追逐場面：「由於加進了時空穿梭的元素，片中的飛車場面絕對史無前例！觀眾可以見到一場穿梭過去及現在的飛車追逐。丹素華盛頓本來在4日前的下雨晚上飛馳，剎那間忽然變了在4日後的繁忙日間與疑兇追逐，僅僅15秒間已毀掉多部汽車，超級震撼！而且整場飛車拍得天衣無縫，絕對可以帶給觀眾一場前所未見的飛車追逐戰。」

整場戲都是發生在300呎高空的大橋之上，攝製組除了要拍出令人咋舌的動感畫面，拍攝時的飛車特技更是不容有失，必須準確無誤，稍有差遲在橋上打轉翻滾的汽車便會從橋邊跌下，所以事前的準備和策劃工作一定要做到鉅細無遺。為此單是飛車特技組便已聘請了50位經驗豐富的飛車特技人，規模龐大。

此外，為了進一步加強畫面的迫力，動作攝影師Paul Cameron特別設計了多組新的拍攝器材，其中又以「終極吊臂」最為厲害。有了這隻吊臂的協助，鏡頭可以在5秒內360度環繞飛馳中的汽車一周，充份表現緊湊的節奏和速度感。

海空駁火 驚險超激追逐戰

《時凶感應》的追逐場面不單發生在陸上，更發生在洶湧驚心的海上。「耶穌」占卡維素需要拍攝一場激烈的快艇追逐戰，上空更有3架直升機近距離捕捉每一鏡驚險片段。

「真的令人毛骨悚然！」占卡維素說：「坐在開至極速的快艇上是件很恐怖的事，因為只要稍有顛簸，整架快艇便會飄離水面。那一場戲有直升機在上空追，另外多艘快艇和水警船在旁步步進逼，令水面產生高達12呎的巨浪，還要兼顧海空駁火場面，拍攝時我嚇得幾乎抖不過氣。幸好特技隊伍身手很好，讓我能安心拍攝。這場緊張刺激的追逐戲，我肯定觀眾會喜歡！」

演員接受特訓應付動作場面

為拍攝這些高難度的驚險動作場面，演員事前都要接受嚴格的體能訓練，尤其是動作片經驗尚淺的占卡維素。在片中飾演炸彈狂徒的他，除了體能訓練外，他更要由持槍等基礎姿勢開始接受訓練，當中他更要應付對體力需求極大的槍械──MP5自動步槍。為求逼真，他需要接受美國緝私及武器管理處（ATF）的特工指導和訓練。

占卡維素在訓練中表現落力，更受到稱讚，他自己透露：「雖然我很少拍動作片，但我知道我要力求動作逼真，尤其對手是丹素華盛頓，我一定要拿出頂級的實力。」原來他以影帝丹素華盛頓為目標，難怪對自己的要求甚高。

高危動作連場 紅星親身搏命上陣

占卡維素便曾經吐苦水：「有一場戲拍攝我撞車。為安全起見，他們把我安置在一個鋼製的箱內，然後就把兩架車迎面直撞過來。當時我的第一反應就是不、不，別說笑。我只想到如果那個箱給撞毀，我雙腳肯定不保。」當然，最後他還是親身完成這一場戲，所以觀眾要落足眼力留意。

就連拍慣大型動作片的丹素華盛頓，也對這次的拍攝經歷感到畢生難忘：「那天在密西西比橋拍攝，我們需要從橋面爬到橋底的拍攝現場。我們要在350呎的高空爬過那些架空的鐵路、踏腳板等，真的很嚇人。這時候就是自尊心大派用場的關頭。這次的拍攝經驗真是刺激又有趣。」

創新拍攝器材營造獨特時空

既然《時凶感應》的故事獨特，畫面方面也必須別具特色，兩者才能相輔相成，帶給觀眾一個全新的電影體驗。監製謝利畢咸瑪表示：「導演東尼史葛處理的畫面充滿個人風格，尤其是那些以快速剪接鏡頭來營造爆炸性的動感畫面，和非一般的拍攝角度，所以我特別找他負責這部電影。在《時凶感應》中，他運用了大量創新的拍攝技巧來配合這個創新的故事，效果不負眾望。」

多鏡頭組合拍攝打破常規

有別於一般集中運用單鏡頭的拍攝手法，《時凶感應》很多時都運用了結合了多種不同鏡頭的高科技鏡頭組，包括最先進的高清「創世紀」攝錄機，能夠在極暗的環境下依然保持拍攝的畫面質素，而且機身非常小巧，方便拍攝動態場面。

攝影師Paul Cameron對於能運用「創世紀」攝錄機，表現非常興奮：「沒有『創世紀』，《時凶感應》便拍不成。因為電影的最大難題，就是要拍攝那些『似曾經歷』的異感畫面。」為了拍出Deja vu「似曾經歷」那種直襲心靈的特異感覺，劇組需要從一些不合常理的角度來進行拍攝，例如從一眾角色的身後、或是街上一角，這時機身小巧的「創世紀」攝錄機便大派用場。

Paul Cameron補充：「這些Deja vu片段之後還要在片場的佈景中播放再攝鏡中，影片的質素自然大打折扣，如果片源沒有『創世紀』所提供的質素，這個方法根本不可行。」

Matrix特技鏡頭全新用法

觀眾應該記得《廿二世紀殺人網絡》中，演員們飛到空中定格，然後鏡頭360度圍著演員游走，當時引起全球震撼，後來的電影更爭相仿效。這是一種結合過百個小鏡頭，稱為"Time Track Camera"的先進拍攝手法，一般用於類似《廿二世紀殺人網絡》中的定鏡場面。不過，為了營造「似曾經歷」的迷離感覺，《時凶感應》的攝製組發明了新的用法，利用多達160個小鏡頭組成的"Time Track Camera"來拍攝活動的畫面，造出獨特而創新的鬼影效果，保證令人眼前一亮。

此外，為了拍攝高科技鐳射掃瞄的戲份，導演特別重金購下軍用的"Lydar"鏡頭。這種鏡頭是軍方最新的配備之一，能在瞬間掃描三維空間的結構，並即時繪製立體地圖。除了"Lydar"鏡頭，還有其他昂貴的軍用裝備用於協助拍攝戲中高科技偵緝的部份，包括紅外線攝錄機、感熱攝錄機、熱脈衝攝錄機等。單看用於購置這批器材的資金，便足以看見電影的投資規模。

三大演技派型男搏命演出

除了全球賣座監製謝利畢咸瑪，一眾好戲型男丹素華盛頓、占卡維素、韋基馬對《時凶感應》的劇本也讚不絕口，一於?身演出，大鬥演技。

金像影帝 丹素華盛頓 （飾演　Doug Carlin）

這次是丹素華盛頓繼《紅潮風暴》後，再度與監製謝利畢咸瑪和導演東尼史葛合作。「我最喜歡劇本的地方，就是電影因要『逆轉』事件而帶來的張力。譬如說我的角色遇上一個似曾相識的女死者，但之後我可以回到她還活著的時間去認識她；又例如渡輪襲擊已經發生，我要怎樣去『逆轉』這已發生的事？這概念看似很複雜，但只要看看是由謝利畢咸瑪和東尼史葛聯手炮製，就已經知道電影絕對無與倫比！」出色的劇本，加上出色的監製和導演，讓丹素華盛頓對電影充滿信心。

丹素華盛頓絕對是當下荷里活最炙手可熱的演員之一，是公認的實力派演技型男，而且戲路極廣，幕前演出的角色類型十分豐富。他的演藝生涯始於舞台，當中《A Soldier's Play》更為他贏得舞台獎項。1981年，丹素華盛頓出演第一部電影《Carbon Copy》，他的出色表現吸引了廣泛注意，當中導演Norman Jewison更為他度身訂造，將丹素華盛頓的舞台得意之作《A Soldier's Play》改編成電影《A Soldier's Story》。丹素華盛頓演出的第二部荷里活電影，已經穩佔男主角之位。

1987年，他憑電影《Cry Freedom》初獲奧斯卡最佳男主角提名，1989年電影《光榮》（Glory）為他贏得奧斯卡最佳男配角獎，之後再憑《Malcolm X》（1992） 及《黑罪風雲》（The Hurricane, 1999 ）兩獲奧斯卡影帝提名，而且均為他贏得金球獎最佳男主角獎，實力不容置疑。2001年，他終憑在《邊緣特訓》（Training Day）中飾演的貪污警探登上奧斯卡寶座。其他電影作品包括：《費城故事》（Philadelphia, 1993）、《紅潮風暴》（Crimson Tide, 1995）、《生死豪情》（Courage Under Fire, 1996）、《烈血天空》（The Siege, 1998）、《鑣火》（Man On Fire, 2004）、《案內人》（Inside Man, 2006），最新作品為《時凶感應》及將於07年上映，與大導演烈尼史葛Ridley Scott合作的《American Gangster》。

史上最受矚目的耶穌 占卡維素 （飾演　Carroll Oerstadt）

在戲中飾演爆炸案疑兇的占卡維素，坦言對電影的感覺是：「非常複雜！但沒有人比謝利畢咸瑪和東尼史葛更擅於處理這種複雜的故事了！這次絕對是一次獨特的電影經歷，不論是對我，還是對觀眾來說！」他更重點指出：「這是一套無論在畫面和故事也相當出色的懸疑電影！不可不看。」

不過原來除了電影劇本吸引，占卡維素還有另一個非演不可的個人理由：「我讀高中時看了同樣由謝利畢咸瑪和東尼史葛合作拍攝《壯志凌雲》，我到今天還記得那種被深深打動的感覺。當時我覺得自己的使命就是要駕駛戰機出征，我還因此三次投考美國軍校！能夠與他們二人合作，簡直夢想成真。」

自1991年演出由奇洛里維斯主演的《不羈的天空》（My Own Private Idaho）以來，占卡維素的星運平平，直至1998年與影帝辛潘於《狂林戰曲》（The Thin Red Line）大鬥演技才開始為人認識。之後在《隔世救未來》（Frequency, 2000）中飾演與丹尼斯奎爾隔世出現的兒子，終於憑出色演技大受好評。而《基度山恩仇記》（The Count Of Monte Cristo, 2002）則為他贏得米路吉遜的注意，力邀他演出全球矚目的話題作《受難曲》（The Passion Of The Christ, 2004），迎來演藝生涯的轉折點。在戲中飾演耶穌基督的他轉眼間成為荷里活，甚至全球最受注目的演員，更有評論指他為銀幕上最出色的耶穌。不過由於拍攝《受難曲》對他的精神和肉體均造成極大負擔，他亦因此而暫別影壇。

2006年占卡維素全面復出，片約源源不絕，單是06年便已經有《Unknown》和即將上映的《時凶感應》，而將於07年上映的《Outlander》亦已完成拍攝工作，進入後期製作階段，剛剛更宣佈會與鞏俐合演07年下半年上映的《The Yellow M》。

銀幕英雄 韋基馬 （飾演　Andrew Pryzwarra）

除丹素華盛頓外，韋基馬亦是再度與監製謝利畢咸瑪和導演東尼史葛攜手合作，當年他所演的，正正就是撼動占卡維素的《壯志凌雲》。「他倆運用在作品上的創造力，永遠都是那麼宏大和創新，而畫面永遠都是那麼充滿動感和迫力。和他們合作很舒服，他們非常聰明，而且待人真誠，我很享受和很慶幸能再次跟二人合作。」

韋基馬自高中起已接受正統的演藝訓練，及後在舞台展開其演藝生涯，代表作為1988年科羅拉多莎士比亞節中飾演《王子復仇記》裡的哈姆雷特。1984年演出首部電影《Top Secret!》，正式踏入影壇。1986年《壯志凌雲》中的「冰人」一角讓他嶄露頭角，開始獲多位動作大導演注意。1991年與奧利華史東合作拍攝《火樂焚城》（The Doors）光芒四射。其後，拍攝米高基頓的作品《新蝙蝠俠：不敗之迷》（Batman Forever, 1994）、米高曼作品《盜火線》（Heat, 1995）及1997年的《俠聖》（The Saint），其充滿陽剛味的英雄型象已深入民心。最新忙於拍攝另一部動作電影，預定於07年上映的《Agent One-Half》及為動畫《Delgo》配音。

演技新女星 保娜柏頓 （飾演　Claire Kuchever）

保娜柏頓在電影學院主修電影製作，畢業後曾替Discovery Channel的紀錄片《Medical Diaries》擔任攝影及監製，後來她卻發現自己對演戲的興趣遠遠大於製作電影，便即時報讀一年制的演技訓練課程。2006年，保娜柏頓在歌舞片《Idlewild》中擔演女主角，以令人絕倒的歌聲和出色的演技廣獲讚賞，更成功為她贏得謝利畢咸瑪注意，獲得演出億萬鉅製《時凶感應》的機會。其他作品包括《情場絕橋王》（Hitch, 2005）、《London》(2005)。

全球賣座動作幕後班底攜手炮製

135億美元收益監製 謝利畢咸瑪

謝利畢咸瑪是荷里活最有保證的監製之一，他所監製的電影，在全球票房及影碟總收益竟然達135億美金（約港幣1053億）的超驚人紀錄，絕對是迪士尼電影公司的鎮山之寶！2005至06年度，他一人合共監製九套電視節目，在美國近六十年的電視史上絕對是空前的創舉。至於他的電影，歷來共有14套的美國本地票房收入均超過一億，包括《紅潮風暴》（Crimson Tide, 1995）、《石破天驚》（The Rock, 1996）、《驚天動地》（Con Air, 1997）、《珍珠港》（Pearl Harbor, 2001）、《黑鷹15小時》（Black Hawk Down, 2001）、《魔盜王：決戰鬼盜船》（Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, 2003）、《驚天奪寶》（National Treasure, 2004），而還未加入在他的135億中、剛在06年上映的《加勒比海盜：決戰魔盜王》（Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest）全球衝破十億美元總票房，創下世界電影史上第三高紀錄，而全美本土亦勁收四億二千萬票房，位列美國史上第六高票房。

近年謝利畢咸瑪監製的電影數量更是有增無減，當中包括即將於07年上映的《魔盜王》系列第三集、改編自受歡迎電視遊戲的《波斯王子》（Prince of Persia: Sands of Time）、《驚天奪寶續集》（National Treasure 2）等。

殿堂級動作大導演 東尼史葛

導演東尼史葛與兄弟烈尼史葛堪稱電影史上最出色的導演兄弟，而東尼史葛尤以拍攝極其出色的動作場面，和擅於處理惺惺相惜的兄弟情而聞名，而且受到荷理活一眾頂級影星的鍾情，樂於與他合作。作品眾多而且套套令人留下深刻印象。當中代表作包括與大衛寶兒、蘇珊莎拉頓和嘉芙蓮丹露合作的處女電影《血魔》(The Hunger, 1983)、與湯告魯斯合作的《壯志凌雲》(Top Gun, 1985)、與愛迪梅菲合作的《妙探出差續集》(Beverly Hill's Cop II, 1987)、與丹素華盛頓合作的《紅潮風暴》(Crimson Tide, 1995)、與羅拔迪尼路合作的《狂迷》(The Fan, 1996)、與韋史密夫合作的《高度反擊》(Enemy of the State, 1998)、與畢彼特、羅拔烈福合作的《諜戰》(Spy Game, 2001)等，均可見其在影壇的非凡地位與實力。

荷里活賣座保證編劇 Terry Rossio

不論是監製、導演還是演員均讚不絕口，更打破金石影片(Touchstone Pictures)最快拍板開拍紀錄的劇本，就是出自Terry Rossio的手筆。Terry Rossio的成績非常驚人，絕不被謝利畢咸瑪和東尼史葛比下去，奧斯卡史上第一部最佳動畫《史力加》（Shrek）的劇本，就由Terry Rossio共同編寫。此外，他更憑《魔盜王：決戰鬼盜船》獲得金像獎最佳編劇提名，其他劇本作品包括史上最高收益動畫《史力加2》、《黑俠梭羅》（The Mask of Zorro, 1998）、《加勒比海盜：決戰魔盜王》及即將於07年上映的第3集《加勒比海盜：魔盜王終極之戰》。

《時凶感應》

Deja vu

殺機重重

相關網站及參考資料

http://dejavu.movies.go.com/

http://tv.sina.com.hk/cgi-bin/nw/show.cgi?id=d6d502f06a61c3ce

http://hk.knowledge.yahoo.com/question/?qid=7006042102403

http://tw.knowledge.yahoo.com/question/?qid=1105041808574

量子物理學中與Deja vu有關的科學理論：

時間誤差：量子物理學家特別點出一個普通人一直忽視的世界真相──時間流動引起的誤差。他們指出其實我們見到的所有事物，都是存在於過去的時間裡。例如我們望向鏡中看見自己的倒映，其實是16納米秒（1納米秒等於10億份之1秒，為計算光速的單位）前的自己；又或是夜空中看見的北極星其實是630年前的北極星。只是人類腦部會自動補足這些資訊的空白，我們才以為眼前的景象就是「現在」。由此可見，人類經常被自己大腦所誤導，得到並非完全真實的資訊。

平行宇宙：根據這個理論，世界是由無數個同時並存、但互不相交的宇宙所組成。簡單具體地說，就是在另一個空間，會有另一個和我們身處的世界一模一樣的世界，而且在那個世界裡也存在另一個「我們」。這個理論不單可以解釋Deja vu現象，更有趣的是除了感應來自另一個宇宙時空，發掘背後訊息之餘，人類是否有機會穿梭不同的時間空間？ Doug Carlin又能否藉此窺探到難以發掘的線索，找到破案契機？

時空穿梭：近年，量子物理學家提出的弦理論／超弦理論肯定了時間旅行的可行性，方法就是依靠穿過「蟲洞」(wormhole，即所謂「時光隧道」)。他們認為，如果時間的流動是直線進行的，只要將這時間的平面像一張紙般對摺，那麼就能將起點（過去）與終點（未來）連接起來，再通過蟲洞便能到達另一端。憑藉這種尖端科技，人類真的能回到過去，改變現在嗎？

PRODUCTION NOTES

"Someone--tell me, is that woman alive, right now?"

-Doug Carlin in DEJA VU

Everyone has experienced the unsettling mystery of deja vu - that flash of memory when you meet someone new you feel you've known all your life or recognize a place even though you've never been there before. But what if these strange, spooky feelings were actually warnings sent from the past or clues to an unfolding future?

In the captivating new action-thriller from producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Tony Scott, written by Terry Rossio & Bill Marsilii, it is deja vu that unexpectedly guides ATF agent Doug Carlin (DENZEL WASHINGTON) through an investigation into a shattering crime. Called in to recover evidence after a bomb sets off a cataclysmic explosion on a New Orleans Ferry, Carlin is about to discover that what most people believe is only in their heads is actually something far more powerful - and will lead him on a mind-bending race to save hundreds of innocent people.

As Carlin's investigation deepens, it not only probes through the very fabric of space and time, but becomes an innovative love story that unreels in reverse, when Carlin discovers his puzzling emotional connection to a woman whose past holds the key to stopping a catastrophe that could destroy their future. In the split second of a glance, without words yet with complete trust, Carlin takes one chance to change everything.

DEJA VU is a Jerry Bruckheimer production of a Tony Scott film for Touchstone Pictures. The film stars two-time Academy AwardR winner Denzel Washington ("Man On Fire," "Training Day," "Glory"), Jim Caviezel ("Passion of the Christ"), Val Kilmer ("Kiss Kiss Bang Bang," "Alexander"), Paula Patton ("Hitch," upcoming "Idlewild"), and Adam Goldberg ("How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" "Saving Private Ryan").

Jerry Bruckheimer ("Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl," "Remember the Titans," "Pearl Harbor," "Armageddon") produces under his Jerry Bruckheimer Films banner. Tony Scott ("Man On Fire," "Enemy of the State," "Domino") directs. This is the 6th film production Jerry Bruckheimer and Tony Scott have collaborated on including "Enemy of the State," ""Top Gun," "Beverly Hills Cop II," "Days of Thunder," and "Crimson Tide" which starred Denzel Washington. Bill Marsilii and Terry Rossio penned the script. Associate producers are Pat Sandston and Don Ferrarone.

The executive producers are Mike Stenson and Chad Oman ("National Treasure," "Bad Boys II," "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl," "Pearl Harbor," "Black Hawk Down," "Remember The Titans"), and Barry H. Waldman ("Domino," "National Treasure," "Pearl Harbor").

Bruckheimer and Scotts's DEJA VU creative team includes cinematographer Paul Cameron, ("Collateral," "Man On Fire"), production designer Chris Seagers ("Man On Fire," "Domino," "Saving Private Ryan"), costume designer Ellen Mirojnick ("Chronicles of Riddick," upcoming "The Sentinel"), and Academy AwardR-nominated editor Chris Lebenzon ("Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," "Enemy of the State," "Crimson Tide," "Top Gun.").

DEJA VU : THE STORY BEGINS

The spine-tingling sensation of deja vu has mystified humankind for centuries. The feeling hits at the strangest moments - when we fall instantly and madly in love with a total stranger, when we arrive at a brand new place we know like the back of our hand, whenever events occur that inexplicably feel like they have must have played out somehow, somewhere before in our lives. From philosophers to filmmakers, we have all wondered: Where does this feeling come from? Is it all in the mind or does it emerge from some deeper reality? Why does it happen? And most of all, what does it mean?

"It is these fascinating gray areas that lie at the heart of our film," says the star of DEJA VU, Denzel Washington.

A two-time OscarR winner who is regularly offered the cream of the current screenplay crop, Washington was swept up when he encountered DEJA VU's uniquely time-shifting, backwards-moving structure and its provocative exploration of one of life's most inexplicable experiences through the lens of a love story and a crime-solving thriller. "I think we all have had the feeling that we have been somewhere before - I've had it, too," Washington admits. "I used to have this dream about a particular place in Brooklyn, and then one day I went there and I couldn't help but feel like I had been there before. It's one of those big mysteries in life that I think everyone wants to get to the bottom of."

Indeed, everyone who first came into contact with DEJA VU was instantly intrigued. It's not often that a screenplay arrives in leading producer Jerry Bruckheimer's office and is purchased within a matter of hours - but DEJA VU, written by Terry Rossio and Bill Marsilii, was an exception to the rule. Bruckheimer, who has become a brand unto himself with a roster of films that span many of the most popular and influential films of the last two decades, felt right away that the script was something special. Screenwriter Rossio (along with another partner Ted Elliot) had already written the wildly entertaining and phenomenally successful "Pirates of the Caribbean" series for Bruckheimer, as well such runaway hits as "Aladdin," "Shrek" and "Zorro," among others. But with DEJA VU he and newcomer Bill Marsilii had ventured into fresh territory - taking a sleek modern thriller and poignant romance out onto the edges of modern physics' understanding of time.

Recalls Bruckheimer, "The concept of DEJA VU was completely original, a real page-turner, and different from any other love story I had ever read. We were fortunate enough to be the first ones to get a peek at it, so we bought the screenplay within forty-eight hours of receiving it."

Rossio and Elliot first formed their unusual writing partnership in the most modern of ways: in cyberspace. Around ten years ago, Rossio was in an America On Line chat-room talking to different aspiring writers about their careers, when he came across Marsilii, and was immediately impressed by his insights and smarts about movies. The two seemed to have an instant creative rapport.

But Terry lived in Los Angeles and Bill in New York, so they began exchanging ideas and script concepts by e-mail over the course of several years. One of those ideas was for an unconventional, intricately woven thriller/love-story that would take place unmoored from the usual rules of time. Starting with a deadly, heartbreaking tragedy, a federal agent would have to follow his sense of deja vu and, using top-secret technology, trace his steps all the way back to the moment in time when he might have a shot at altering the catastrophe -- and with it, his own chance for a once in a lifetime love affair.

The idea seemed to have enormous potential but was also unusually complex, pushing the thriller into realms where it usually doesn't go. Soon Rossio and Marsilii were simultaneously developing the nuances of a romance-in-reverse, while also exploring next-generation surveillance technology and conversing with leading experts on the cutting-edge of String Theory and parallel universes.

Over time, Terry and Bill had each written different scenes that were fragments of DEJA VU, but had never attempted to put it all together into one continuous narrative. Then, Rossio heard Bruckheimer Films was looking for a new large-scale film project and he had a feeling this story of romance, crime and time travel would resonate with the producer. He and Marsilii cleaned up what they had, and sent a first draft of DEJA VU to Bruckheimer. They never looked back.

The result was wholly unlike the usual run-of-the-mill Hollywood thriller - and Bruckheimer loved that. Says Bruckheimer, "We felt that DEJA VU had enormous drama to it because of what takes place around the love story. The idea that you can bring somebody back to life again is a wonderful concept. This story is risky, it's entertaining and it's romantic. And by bringing in Tony Scott to direct, we knew it would be filled with exciting action."

DEJA VU marks the 6th collaboration between Bruckheimer and Tony Scott, whose past partnerships have resulted in a series of blistering blockbusters that have defined action cinema, including "Top Gun," "Days of Thunder," "Enemy of the State," "Beverly Hills Cop II" and "Crimson Tide," which also starred Denzel Washington. Bruckheimer knew that Scott would bring his distinctive panache with visceral thrills to the film - but also something more.

"Tony, Denzel, and I had all worked together on 'Crimson Tide,'" says Bruckheimer, "but Tony and I hadn't really done a love story together since 'Top Gun.' DEJA VU presented those same elements of action and drama, but with the underpinnings of a beautiful romance tinged with incredible mystery. This was just the project to reunite us."

Scott brought with him to DEJA VU a well-deserved reputation for being not only one of the most accomplished, but also one of the hardest-working, directors in Hollywood. Famously, his vision is so specific and well-crafted that he wakes up every morning at 3 AM in order to draw his own storyboards for the day, mapping out every inch of every action scene before anyone else is even awake. Yet, typically sporting his signature pink baseball cap, khaki shorts and Cuban cigar, Scott is also renowned for making the non-stop pace of an action-thriller feel effortless to the cast and crew. Most of all, Scott is highly regarded for his unique ability to generate visual excitement and dramatic fireworks on the screen.

Sums up Bruckheimer, "Tony brings the amazing scope of his artistry to every visual aspect of a movie. That is why you hire Tony Scott. He is a great storyteller who is extremely dedicated to his craft. We both had the same goal for this film: to take you away for two hours so you can forget about everything else and just get lost in the magic on the screen….and when those lights go down you are in another world, the world of DEJA VU."

THE CAST OF DEJA VU

From the beginning, Jerry Bruckheimer knew exactly who he wanted to cast in DEJA VU's lead role of ATF agent Doug Carlin - the tough-minded investigator who is forced to look in wildly unexpected directions for the answers to a heartbreaking crime. The producer was instantly put in mind of Denzel Washington. Not only is Washington one of today's most lauded actors, with OscarR-winning roles as a corrupted police officer in "Training Day" and a Civil War soldier in "Glory," but Bruckheimer was drawn to his skill at carving out indelible portraits of strong, take-charge characters in such films as "Man on Fire," "The Pelican Brief" and, most recently, as the investigator in Spike Lee's critically acclaimed bank heist movie "The Inside Man,"

Says Bruckheimer: "Denzel is one of those actors who as a movie-goer you are always rooting for, which made him perfect for this role. As a federal agent, he's faced with an incredible situation where he can change the past. There is a line halfway through DEJA VU where Denzel's character says '…I've spent my career chasing people after they have done something horrible. For once I'd like to stop someone from hurting anybody in the first place. Can you understand that?' That is the moment that you feel empathy for this tough ATF guy who has seen it all and you are completely hooked. We knew Denzel would bring this story to life, and have people in the audience want to take this journey with him."

Adds director Tony Scott, "Doug Carlin has great intuition and Denzel is a very intuitive actor, so the fit seemed almost meant to be."

Washington was drawn not only to the thriller aspects of the story but to a relationship unlike any other he had ever encountered, that between Doug and Claire Kuchever, who, in a bizarre twist typical of the film's unexpected turns, appears to die before he gets to know her. "I loved that a big part of this story is a love story in reverse. My character encounters a young woman who's dead when he meets her, and then he gets a chance to watch her live. It sounds complicated at first, but with Jerry Bruckheimer and Tony Scott involved, I knew it was going to be a great ride," Washington comments. To play Claire Kuchever, a woman with such a strong allure that she compels Denzel Washington's Doug to figure out her mystery, the filmmakers wanted a fresh face. They chose rising newcomer Paula Patton who recently starred as the diva who develops a stage show and a love affair with Outkast's Andre Benjamin in the musical "Idlewild."

For Patton, the chance to work with Washington was a dream come true. It also gave her a sense of deja vu in its own right. "The relationship between me and Denzel was something that happened so organically, it made me think even more about what that feeling of deja vu means," she remarks. "That same experience where you meet someone and you immediately feel comfortable and connected to them - that's what happened between Denzel and me instantly!"

Patton continues: "Working with Denzel is like working with a jazz musician. He's with the script but it can also go anywhere. He trusts himself and his instincts so deeply. It keeps you on your toes because you never know what direction he is going to turn next."

Washington felt an equal affinity for Patton's performance, "My character ends up watching every move Claire Kuchever makes through satellite surveillance footage leading up to her death. It is a bit voyeuristic, but it wasn't hard at all with such a beautiful actress as Paula Patton," he says. "The camera loves her, and everybody in the room falls for her."

Patton especially enjoyed turning Claire into a courageous and indelible female heroine. "Tony Scott is a true lover of woman, and if you really look at his movies, all of his female characters are strong, independent and unique," she observes. "They all have a vulnerability and sexiness to them, but they are solid people. Even with a victim, like my character Claire is in this film, she still has a very compelling strength and power."

Also joining the cast as the prime suspect of DEJA VU is Jim Caviezel, who previously made a rich impression on moviegoers in a very different role - offering a remarkable portrait of Jesus Christ in his final days in Mel Gibson's "The Passion of The Christ." Here, he plays a darker, disturbed character, but Caviezel simply couldn't resist the screenplay's rare mix of unpredictable thrills with compelling questions about the nature of reality.

"The story is definitely complex, but nobody can do complex better than Jerry Bruckheimer and Tony Scott and make it the most extraordinary movie-going experience in the process," says Caviezel. "I love that it's a thriller that tackles both the seen and the unseen."

Caviezel was especially excited to have a chance to work with such Hollywood powerhouses as Jerry Bruckheimer and Tony Scott. "I can remember seeing 'Top Gun' in my junior year of high school and because of that film applying to the United States Naval Academy three times. It was my favorite film ever and suddenly I thought my destiny was to fly jets," he recalls. "Having this chance to work with them on this film was such a pleasure - Jerry and Tony are truly good people."

Also reunited with Jerry Bruckheimer and Tony Scott on DEJA VU is Val Kilmer who teamed up with them many years ago as a young actor making his breakthrough in "Top gun." Since then Kilmer has gone on to a diverse career, starring as Jim Morrison in Oliver Stone's "The Doors," working with Michael Mann in the acclaimed "Heat," collaborating with David Mamet on "Spartan" and recently joining Robert Downey, Jr. in the action-comedy "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang." For this film, Kilmer had the opportunity to partner up with Denzel Washington as FBI agent Andrew Pryzwarra. That and the chance to work together with Bruckheimer and Scott a second time around were compelling draws.

Says Kilmer, "The size and spectacle of Jerry and Tony's imagination is very big and satisfying, and their palette for action adventure unstoppable. Tony Scott is one of my favorite people, not just directors. He says good morning to 100 people on the crew by name, and his enthusiasm is what gets everyone thru the shooting day. With Jerry and Tony, what I love being around is that they're very genuine people. They like the life they're living and they're generous with it and it makes for a great experience."

Rounding out the cast is Adam Goldberg as the brainiac physicist Denny who helps Denzel Washington understand the cutting-edge science behind the strange chain of events happening to him. Goldberg is best known for his roles on NBC's sitcom "Joey" and such feature films as "Keeping Up With The Steins" and "Stay Alive" - but had never played a character like Denny before.

Modeling himself after some of today's leading physicists, Goldberg had a blast with the role, even while his own mind was being blown with everything he learned. Says Goldberg, "I play the mad scientist who knows all the theories behind wormholes and time tunnels and ways of bending time and space. It was quite daunting at times, because you can't really improvise your dialogue when you play a physicist. After all, they're dealing with the laws of the universe!"

AN EXPLOSIVE CAREER:

DENZEL WASHINGTON TRAINS AS AN ATF AGENT

To keep the emphasis on realistic action at the core of DEJA VU, Jerry Bruckheimer and Tony Scott brought in a number of consultants from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), the agency that in real-life is charged with the investigation of all federal bombings - including such infamous events as the tragic explosion of the Alfred E. Murrah building in Oklahoma City and the 1993 car bombing of the World Tradc Center. The film's advisors included retired agent Jerry Rudden, who has spent twenty years involved in these and other high-profile, post-blast investigations.

Rudden worked closely with Denzel Washington to train him in ATF protocol and also to help the actor forge the emotional nuances of a typically driven and devoted federal agent. "Denzel and I talked a lot about the investigations I had been involved with, and especially the perceptions and feelings that are involved," recalls Rudden. "He asked how I felt at the crime scene of the Oklahoma City Bombings, and I told him the hardest thing to do is not to become personally involved in the investigation. You try and handle everything objectively, but by the same token, you are still human."

For Washington, working with real ATF agents was invaluable. "It helped to do research with real guys like Rudden who worked on the Pentagon bombing investigation, the first World Trade Center bombing and Oklahoma City. You name it, he was there and he knows what it's really like," he notes. "It helped me to really understand how, as a bomb specialist, Doug is not really as good at dealing with people as he is at dealing with evidence."

In addition to briefing and training the cast, Bruckheimer also had Rudden make notes on the screenplay, adding in touches of authenticity and assuring the film represented the way actual disaster sites are handled. Says Bruckheimer, "One of the things Jerry Rudden mentioned that really rang true with us was that when you have a bombing and hundreds of people die, each person is treated like an individual homicide victim. This approach is one of our key plot points in DEJA VU, so we knew we were on the right track. We wanted the audience to know right away that this explosion was a criminal act, and not an accident."

Rudden also collaborated with Bruckheimer, Scott and Jim Caviezel in creating a true-to-life portrait of a dangerous bomber in the character of Oerstadt. He further consulted with production designer Chris Seagers and costume designer Ellen Mirojnick on details of sets, props and costumes that would make DEJA VU all the more authentic.

Says Mirojnick, "We had books and books to research when we shot the large disaster scenes. Tony was very specific that he didn't want our extras to look like actors and Jerry Rudden was a huge help to us in discerning the different looks we were going for. It was all so real that at times during DEJA VU it felt like we were making a documentary."

THE MYSTERY OF DEJA VU:

WHAT DO WE KNOW?

While the action elements of DEJA VU are all about realism, the unconventional underpinning of the thriller is an inquiry into just what the feeling of deja vu really is - and what it might reveal about the workings of the universe.

Deja vu, though a common phenomenon, has defied easy explanations by biologists, psychiatrists, neurologists and physicists. Current theories, as the filmmakers discovered, range from the psychological to the downright fantastical and include:

• Some neurologists believe that deja vu happens when the brain latches onto a single detail - a smell, sight or sound - the familiarity of which causes it to confuse the past and present for a split second
• Doctors point out that many patients with temporal lobe seizures experience the feeling of deja vu so it may originate from unexpected stimulation to that part of the brain
• Some psychoanalysts believe deja vu is a form of "wish fulfillment" - in which deep-seated psychological desires come to the fore, as they usually do in dreams, but in waking life
• Those who believe in reincarnation believe detailed episodes of deja vu are evidence of memories of previous lives
• Scientists on the fringes of new discoveries in quantum physics have suggested that deja vu could be the result of parallel universes that accidentally intersect when the fabric of space-time is disrupted

It is the latter theory that plays a vital role in the development of DEJA VU's suspenseful and thought-provoking twists. In order to get a better handle on what pioneering physicists believe about how time really operates, Jerry Bruckheimer and Tony Scott went right to the source: they picked the mega-sized brains of several world-class physicists including Dr. Brian Greene, an expert on String Theory and a professor of physics at Columbia University who has written such popular explorations of general relativity and quantum mechanics as The Fabric of the Cosmos and The Elegant Universe.

Says Bruckheimer, "We wanted to do our best to really explore what the various characters individuals do in DEJA VU, including the scientists in our Time Window Lab. I've made a career of telling stories that take you inside a world you'd never be a part of, yet, we make you part of it through this movie. Balancing science fiction and science fact can be tricky and complex, but we wanted to start this dialogue in DEJA VU and open our eyes to possibilities that perhaps are not as far fetched as they seem."

To get inside the surprising world of quantum physics, Bruckheimer and Scott sat down with Dr. Greene and asked him to explain some of theories behind time travel and parallel universes to them as simply as possible. Greene, in turn, simplified the concepts on a blackboard for Bruckheimer and Scott. He explained that we live in a world in which we are not always aware of the tricks our minds play on us when it comes to the medium of time. For example, he noted that when you look at yourself in a mirror that is 8 feet away, you might think you're seeing yourself right now, but you are actually looking at yourself as you existed 16 nanoseconds ago! (That 16 nanoseconds is the time it takes for light to reflect off your face at the mirror and come back.) So, in a sense, you are actually looking into the past. We do it all the time. It happens whenever you look up in the night sky to admire the North Star - even though it appears to be twinkling right at you, in fact you are actually peering at the star as it was 630 years ago. So one thing we know for sure is that time isn't always what it seems to be.

Getting into even more mind-bending concepts, Green explained how some physicists now believe, based on the latest evidence, that there exist an infinite number of parallel universes in the cosmos -- and that we just happen to lead our lives in one of them, unaware of the others. Once considered pure science fiction, the theory of parallel universes has now been directly implicated by recent cosmological observations. Though there are many different views of how parallel universes might operate, one of the most elegant explanations comes from an exciting new frontier in contemporary physics: String Theory. String Theory posits that the universe consists of tiny strings or membranes that vibrate in 11 dimensions. In this theory of a multi-dimensional cosmos, parallel universes could be separated from our own by as little as a fraction of a millimeter. Greene uses the analogy that our universe and everything in it might be just one thin slice of bread in an inconceivably vast loaf.

Though most of these theories still leave many questions unanswered, the potential they suggest for time travel and manipulation of the past or future is mind-boggling. As Dr. Greene says, "The realization there's more to the universe than we are directly aware of helps us appreciate our place in the cosmos."

Continues Bruckheimer, "Understanding parallel universes was one of our biggest challenges in developing the DEJA VU story. We wanted to know by consulting the experts in this area how we could convince audiences that there really are parallel universe - that, even as I am sitting here right now, there might be yet another Jerry talking somewhere else saying something completely different. An then how do you bridge these parallel universes? That's another area we explore in DEJA VU."

At the Time Window Lab, things get even weirder as the scientists utilize "wormholes" to journey across the gap between past and future. Wormholes, also known as "Einstein-Rosen bridges" (based on a paper by Albert Einstein and Nathan Rosen in which they proposed a bridge that could travel between a black hole and white hole at a speed faster than light) and "space tunnels," are a hypothetical feature of space-time that could provide a shortcut between one point in time and another. Wormholes, similar to black holes, are created by sources of intense gravity that cause the space-time fabric to fold or distort. Just as a worm can get to the other side of an apple by journeying through its center, wormholes could provide a quick path to an alternate place in this or other universes.

So can we alter events that have already happened? Can our future really change our past? The answers are very much open to debate - and that just adds to the fun of DEJA VU.

Says Tony Scott, "I want audiences to leave the theater thinking this type of travel through time is really possible. If they haven't quite perfected this technology today, scientists will do it tomorrow. When the audience takes that leap with us, they'll be swept up in the story."

THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE NEW ORLEANS:

THE PRODUCTION OF DEJA VU

Production of DEJA VU was set to begin in Fall of 2005 amidst the watery beauty and inimitably soulful atmosphere of New Orleans. But in August of 2005, the unprecedented power of Hurricane Katrina struck, devastating the city and rocking the nation. While recovery efforts began, the film was put on indefinite hold. At first Jerry Bruckheimer and Tony Scott considered looking elsewhere in the United States for an appropriate location. But they both agreed: from the unique architecture of the French Quarter to the funky swamps of the bayou, there was simply no other place on earth like New Orleans. And it seemed that now New Orleans needed people to stand by it more than ever.

"I was already in love with New Orleans, having made several films here." says Bruckheimer. "Tony had never been there before, but he too fell in love with the all the French and Spanish influences. The city has a unique culture that is unforgettable, and Tony and I both knew this was right for the story of DEJA VU. New Orleans deservingly became a character in the film."

Unable to give up the dream of shooting in the city, the filmmakers stayed in close contact with the New Orleans Film Commission as recovery efforts progressed, hoping a time would soon come when they could safely return. By early 2006, the city had begun to rebuild its infrastructure, and the production of DEJA VU didn't waste a second, becoming the very first film to start shooting in New Orleans post-Katrina - and setting an example for other productions that New Orleans was open again for filming.

Continues director Tony Scott, "We had adapted the DEJA VU script to take place in some of the most interesting New Orleans locations and show the incredible landscape through the story's car chases and ferry sequences. DEJA VU is set against a city in a time warp, a beautiful time warp, much like New Orleans."

The New Orleans locals were especially supportive of DEJA VU bringing the excitement of the movies back to their city. "While filming on the streets of New Orleans, everyday locals would come up to me and thank us for bringing this film here, for helping us revitalize their city in need,," recalls Bruckheimer. "Tony and I, and the cast and crew felt extremely proud to be part of the rebirth of the city and the return of the film industry there."

When the production held an open casting call for extras at a mall in Metarie, the community demonstrated overwhelming interest as over 5,000 people showed up ready to take part. The production also garnered the support of many local government organizations including the Coast Guard, National Guard, New Orleans Police Department, New Orleans Fire Department, EMS, Department of Transportation, Port of New Orleans, Army, and others that lent assistance when needed, whether it be closing down a bridge for a car chase or securing an area for a large pyrotechnic explosion.

Just being in New Orleans during those early days of its recovery was extremely moving for cast and crew. Says Denzel Washington, "I was truly inspired by the people that I met in New Orleans who were fighting to get back their lives. Katrina was a tragedy beyond imagination. I got in my truck everyday and just took rides around the city by myself to see mile after mile of devastation. I'll just never forget what I witnessed."

Besides providing job opportunities and priming the local economy, DEJA VU also left its mark behind in subtler ways. When shooting at night on the ferry at Algiers, the art department had to put up additional lighting on the Missisippi Bridge to be able to see the New Orleans skyline in its glory. Many locals commented that the bridge never looked so good since Katrina. On the ferry docks new large signage was custom made, and the owners of the docks liked them so much they ended up leaving it all there.

Production also coincided with the emotional first Mardi Gras to take place after Katrina. A decision was made to film one of the parades at night, and on February 26th the DEJA VU crew took to world-famous Canal Street to capture the Endymion Krewe parade in progress with multiple cameras. During the sequence nothing was altered -- Mardi Gras was filmed as it was, celebrating even in the midst of tough times.

Key to the mystery and action in DEJA VU is the shattering ferry blast that kicks off Doug Carlin's investigation. So once in New Orleans, the filmmakers leased the Alvin Stumpf Ferry, a massive, 225-foot feet long, 75 foot wide, 50 foot high boat that typically runs between the Canal Street and Algiers ferry landing on the Mississippi River.

For a little over a month the cast and crew of DEJA VU made the ferry and the Mississippi River their work site day after day. In close quarters cars exploded, guns were fired, and hundred of background players re-created the chaos of a major disaster. Then came the pivotal moment: a simulated pyrotechnics explosion with flames that would rage 350 feet high, all undertaken in the middle of the Mississippi River, under the Crescent City Connection bridge, while Tony Scott and his camera department targeted fifteen cameras on the cataclysm. (In order to prevent undue alarm at the flaming spectacle, New Orleans media warned the public ahead of time.)

The aftermath of the deadly explosion was equally complex to capture, with key action moments filmed in the Turning Basin of the Mississippi River. Additional elements of the ferry sequence aftermath were shot in the calmer waters of a giant tank on a soundstage. Here the filmmakers and the stunt crew had complete control the elements as they sank cars and shot the principal actors in action with underwater cameras.

Says Bruckheimer, "It was really something to see 20 stunt people jump from the ferry at different levels -- some from as high as 25 feet. Several of the stunt people lit themselves on fire before jumping. It looked so realistic it was incredible."

CHASES THROUGH TIME:

CREATING DEJA VU'S INVENTIVE ACTION SEQUENCES

Beginning with the ferry explosion, the tension in DEJA VU builds on both a psychological level and a physical level. As the story crescendos, so too does the action, with innovative chase scenes that not only travel the roads - but also travel through time.

For the actors, the challenges were intense. As the bombing's prime suspect, Oerstadt, Jim Caviezel was especially put to the test, over and over again. In one riveting scene, Oerstadt is smashed right through with a car - which necessitated that Caviezel shoot the stunningly realistic scene inside a steel cage for his own safety. Notes the actor, "They put me in a cage and then ran two cars into me. It took everything in me not to say no. All I kept thinking was if this cage collapses, there goes my legs."

Caviezel also had to shoot physically demanding MP-5 machine guns. To prepare, he trained in preproduction with ATF agents who let him feel the full throttle of these powerful weapons by practicing with live rounds. "I knew my gun-toting had to look believable for the scene to get the intensity it deserves. Even though on film I had blanks, I wanted to show that realistic torque and pressure. Especially against Denzel Washington. I had to prepare on the highest level."

Washington also had to face moments of fear. "There was this day when we were shooting under the Mississippi bridge and just to get down to the set we had to climb over railings and shimmy on narrow planks while 350 feet in the air," he recalls. "I saw Tony Scott go over the side, but you know he has experience rock climbing. That is when ego comes into play. My faith was tested but it was cool, fun and exciting."

Meanwhile, newcomer Paula Patton was not only zip-tied, bound, gagged and beaten, she also had to shoot a scene submerged in the treacherous Mississippi River - with her hands tied to a 5 lb. steering wheel prop. She explains: "I had no protection; just this little sundress on with a leather jacket. No flotation devices. Tony wanted it to look real. Suddenly there I was kicking in the heavy river currents, literally kicking for my life. The Coast Guard and stunt crew were standing by in case of any trouble. I was scared but didn't want to say no to Tony, and we got the shot."

Scott is particularly proud of the film's intricately choreographed car chases which he hopes will take the high-speed scenes that often become audience favorites to the next level.

"The car chases in this movie are so cool and nothing has ever been done like them before," says Scott. "Because of the time travel elements, you will see a split-level chase happening both four days in the past and in the present moment. The four days in the past chase is happening at night in the rain, and the present day chase is happening during daytime commuter traffic. Denzel spins around and is suddenly driving against traffic. I think at one point there are 5 car wrecks in the span of 15 seconds. It's pretty amazing."

The majority of the car action was set in motion on the Mississippi Bridge which connects the west and east banks of New Orleans. The bridge is 300 feet high so there was absolutely no room for mistakes even while flipping cars right and left. Stunt coordinator Chuck Picerni of Stunts Unlimited comments: "Everything had to be precise. We had to make the chase on the bridge exciting, but at the same time think about safety and the aspect that we were closing down this major thoroughfare. I think at one point with the local precision drivers and stunt professionals we had a stunt crew of over 50 people orchestrating the car chase sequences."

Veteran action cinematographer Paul Cameron, who previously worked with Denzel Washington on "Man on Fire," enhanced the visual excitement of the chases even more with a special camera rig called the Ultimate Arm -- which feature a large arm that can swing the camera 360 degrees around a car in five seconds.

Still, not all of the chases in DEJA VU happen in cars. Jim Caviezel got to try his hand at a chase scene that takes place aboard the whizzing airboats that ply the bayous swamps -- all while three helicopters were hovering just above his head to capture birds-eye aerials.

"Boy that was hairy," says Caviezel. "You don't want to go full speed in an airboat because the steering is all over the place and the boat leans so easily. There was a point when a helicopter was overhead, there were two other airboats in the water, and three police boats. Suddenly there were 12-foot swells in the water, and on top of that gun fire. I am lucky our stunt team were such great athletes as they controlled the situation to make it easier on me. I am sure it will look great on film."

SECRETS OF SURVEILLANCE :

CREATING THE TIME WINDOW LAB

Doug Carlin's search to understand what happened at the moment the ferry bomb exploded and what it has to do with his past and future ultimately takes him to one of DEJA VU's most intriguing locations: the secret Time Window Lab in which Doug can view surveillance footage of past events.

The lab was built on a stage in Los Angeles under the aegis of production designer Chris Seagers, who was given a distinct mission from Tony Scott: to give the lab a raw-edged, high-tech feel in which everything was digital and state-of-the art and yet cables, wires and ducts were exposed. Says Seagers, "Tony wanted it to feel like the lab was a work in progress, that everyday the scientists and Secret Service would come in and hack away at trial and error to improve it. Plus he wanted the feeling that these spend their entire day working intensely in the Lab, so there is also a chaos to this very tight claustrophobic space."

The whole concept of the Time Window Lab reflects a new world in which visual surveillance is increasingly used to watch over human traffic at airports, gas stations, ATM's, stores, offices and on freeways, as well as to reconstruct criminal activity. Indeed, prior to Katrina, New Orleans already had in place a surveillance system with six satellite cameras at various locations, though these destroyed during the storm. Surveillance also came to fore in the story of the recent London Underground bombings, as the culprits were apprehended using clues provided by the cameras set up in the underground system.

Thus, at the center of the lab's design is the main surveillance screen, made up of 72 tiles, so that an image at any given time can be blown up from one foot to 20 larger-than-life feet. A special video unit crew was assigned the task of capturing every visual that appears on the tiles. Ultimately, over 500 hours of footage were shot that would be edited and projected in this Time Window Lab set.

HIGH SPEED AND HIGH DEFINITION:

THE VISUAL DESIGN OF DEJA VU

The look of DEJA VU is as innovative as its storyline. Says Jerry Bruckheimer, "Tony Scott's film have a signature look with fast cuts and unusual camera angles. In DEJA VU, he uses many unique visual techniques to enhance the storytelling."

Rather than sticking to one form of camera equipment, DEJA VU uses a high-tech fusion of several, including the high definition Genesis camera, which provides the ability to shoot in low light while maintaining high-quality, as well as being incredibly mobile. Cinematographer Paul Cameron was thrilled to use them. "We couldn't have shot DEJA VU without using Genesis cameras because they gave us a ton of flexibility," he comments. "The main reason for using Genesis conceptually in DEJA VU is our Time Window Lab set that looks into the past had to be photographed on a stage with rear screen projection. We wanted the absolute sharpest clearest image so that when we re-photograph the Time Window it with actors in front of it, it will be absolutely sharp and 3D as possible."

In a movie first, the visionary Time Track camera by Digital Air, which has been used often in film to create a stop motion frozen look, was used as an effect in DEJA VU. When shooting interiors of Claire's House, the movement of Paula Patton was tracked with trails to produce a stunning ghosting effect as 160 small cameras lenses shot in sequence. A Lydar camera, which was originally made for the military, was also used to scan structures such as Claire's house to show diagrams and create a sense of place in the Time Window Lab. The Lydar technology is not able to scan human beings, so Tony Scott asked DEJA VU;s visual effects house, Asylum, to create in the computer a Lydar version of a person. Asylum created an additional100 visual effects shots for the film.

In addition, several military techniques such as Infrared, Thermal Imaging, and Heat Impulse visual imagery were utilized in DEJA VU, adding further to the realism.

For Tony Scott, using different cameras was just another way of getting to the heart of a story that is about the way love and action occur in split-seconds that seem divorced from the usual framework of time. "I see different cameras sort of like different tools used in an investigation," he summarizes. "All the imagery used in DEJA VU works to make the story's mix of romance, crime investigation and time travel more convincing."

# # # # #

FILMMAKER BIOS

JERRY BRUCKHEIMER (PRODUCER)

Even if you miss the signature lightning bolt that identifies every one of his productions, and whether you're in a dark theatre looking up at a 70-foot screen or your own home watching a 27" picture, you know when you're looking at a Jerry Bruckheimer Production. One of the most successful producers of all time, he is a filmmaker and now a television mogul who loves telling a story and delivers a visual feast unmistakably his own.

Bruckheimer's films have earned worldwide revenues of over $13.5 billion in box office, video and recording receipts and in 2005, Bruckheimer will have ten series on network television, a feat heretofore unprecedented by any television producer.

Always a storyteller, Bruckheimer learned early how to keep a story moving. He had to. His first films were the 60-second tales he created as an award-winning commercial producer in his native Detroit. One of those mini-films, a parody of "Bonnie and Clyde" he created for Pontiac, was noted for its brilliance in Time magazine. It also brought the 23-year-old producer to the attention of world-renowned ad agency BBD&O, which lured him to New York.

Four years on Madison Avenue gave him the experience and confidence to tackle Hollywood, and, not yet 30, he was at the helm of memorable films like "Farewell, My Lovely," "American Gigolo" and 1983's "Flashdance" which changed Bruckheimer's life by becoming a sleeper hit (grossing $100 million in the U.S. alone) and pairing him with producer Don Simpson, who would be his partner for the next 13 years.

Industry acclaim followed the box office success. In both 1985 and 1988, the National Association of Theater Owners (NATO) named Bruckheimer Producer of the Year. And, along with Simpson, the Publicists Guild of America chose him as 1988's Motion Picture Showman of the Year, a tribute he received again in 2003 when the Publicists Guild honored him for Showmanship in Television.

By 1995, Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer were producing one hit after another. In that year alone, they were responsible for "Bad Boys," the Will Smith/Martin Lawrence film that was Columbia Pictures' highest grossing movie of the year; Michelle Pfeiffer's acclaimed "Dangerous Minds"; and "Crimson Tide," the Denzel Washington/Gene Hackman adventure that, with "Dangerous Minds," topped Hollywood Pictures' box office slate.

In 1996, Bruckheimer produced "The Rock" starring Sean Connery and Nicolas Cage. The film broke new ground and continued established Bruckheimer traditions with a box office gross of nearly $350 million worldwide. His casting of the film re-established Connery as an action star and created that same image for the intellectual Cage. "The Rock," named Favorite Movie of the Year by NATO, was Bruckheimer's last movie with Simpson, who died during production.

Now on his own, Bruckheimer followed in 1997 with "Con Air," a film that elevated Cage to the pantheon of international action heroes, and grossed over $230 million. It also earned a Grammy and two Oscar nominations and brought its producer once more to the attention of the international industry, when, in 1999, he was awarded the ShoWest International Box Office Achievement Award for unmatched foreign grosses.

In 1998 Touchstone Pictures released "Armageddon," starring Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, Ben Affleck, Liv Tyler and Steve Buscemi. The outer space adventure, directed by Michael Bay, was the biggest movie of 1998, with box office grosses of nearly $560 million worldwide. Its soundtrack album reached multi-platinum status and spawned Aerosmith's first #1 single, "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing," which was honored with an Academy Award nomination.

Bruckheimer's second hit of 1998 was the psychological thriller "Enemy of the State," starring Will Smith and Gene Hackman. Both a critical and box office hit, Enemy of the State earned over $225 million worldwide.

The year 2000 began with an acknowledgment of the highest order from his own peers as Bruckheimer received the David O. Selznick Award for Lifetime Achievement in Motion Pictures from the Producers Guild of America.

On the heels of this accolade, Bruckheimer released three films. The first, "Gone in 60 Seconds," starring Nicolas Cage, Angelina Jolie, Giovanni Ribisi, Delroy Lindo and Robert Duvall, was released in June. This update of the 1974 cult classic went on to blockbuster status, grossing over $230 million worldwide. Later that summer came "Coyote Ugly," a romantic comedy from Touchstone Pictures about a young songwriter's wild adventures in Manhattan. Its hit soundtrack album, with songs written by Diane Warren and performed by LeAnn Rimes, spent over two years on the Billboard chart. The single "Can't Fight the Moonlight" sold over 500,000 copies and the album went triple platinum in 2002.

In fall 2000, Walt Disney Pictures released "Remember the Titans" starring Denzel Washington. Inspired by the true story of the integration of a Virginia high school football team, the film touched audiences with its sensitive portrayals and moving story and earned the film the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Motion Picture, and Washington the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture. It also won nominations for People's Choice Awards as Favorite Dramatic Film, Favorite Movie and Best Actor and grossed over $115 million in domestic box office receipts.

Over Memorial Day Weekend 2001, Disney opened the eagerly anticipated "Pearl Harbor," directed by Michael Bay and starring Ben Affleck, Josh Hartnett, Kate Beckinsale and Alec Baldwin. Hailed by World War II veterans and scholars as a worthy re-creation of the shock and horror of the surprise attack that brought the United States into the war, the film was nominated for three Academy Awards including Best Original Song for "There You'll Be," Best Visual Effects, and Best Sound and was the recipient of the Academy Award for Best Sound Editing. "Pearl Harbor" amassed over $450 million in worldwide box office receipts and $250 million in DVD and video sales, a figure that increases daily.

"Black Hawk Down," the story of the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu adapted from the best-selling book by Mark Bowden and starring Josh Hartnett, Eric Bana, Ewan McGregor, Tom Sizemore and Sam Shepard, opened to rave reviews and multiple award nominations. Director Ridley Scott was not only nominated for an Academy Award for his work, but also received nominations for a Golden Globe Award, a Directors Guild Award and an A.F.I. Award. The film itself garnered nominations from the A.F.I. and the National Board of Review as well as the History Channel. Editor Pietro Scalia won the Academy Award and was recognized with nominations from BAFTA and A.F.I. The picture was honored with the Best Sound Oscar as well as an Oscar nomination for Cinematographer Slawomir Idziak.

"Kangaroo Jack," a raucous comedy set in the Australian Outback, starring Jerry O'Connell, Anthony Anderson, Estella Warren and Christopher Walken, was Bruckheimer's first collaboration with Castle Rock Pictures and reunited him with Coyote Ugly director David McNally. The hit family film was given an award for excellence by the National Film Advisory Board and was nominated for an MTV Movie Award for "Best Virtual Performance."

Released in the summer of 2003, "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" told the story of a daring rescue mission aimed at reversing an ancient curse. Starring Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley and directed by Gore Verbinski, this irreverent wink at the popular Disney theme park attraction not only revived the pirate movie, but re-imagined it all together. "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" quickly gained fans worldwide and became the highest grossing live action film in the U.S. in 2003 as well as Jerry Bruckheimer's highest grossing film with box office receipts over $630 million worldwide. The film earned five Academy Award nominations and became the highest grossing live-action film in Walt Disney Studios history. The film's star, Johnny Depp was honored with a Best Actor Award from the Screen Actors Guild and an Academy Award nomination for his portrayal of Captain Jack Sparrow.

In 2006, the sequel "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" was released to unprecedented blockbuster success, breaking all previous records for best opening day and going on to set more than 19 box-office records. The film, starring the original cast, was the second of three installments of the "Pirates" series, to be followed by "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" in 2007.

The summer of 2003 also brought the long awaited reunion of Martin Lawrence and Will Smith with director Michael Bay in Columbia Pictures' "Bad Boys II." Also starring Joe Pantoliano, Gabrielle Union and Jordi Molla, the action comedy quickly surpassed the success of the original film and became Columbia Pictures' highest grossing film of the year.

"Veronica Guerin," the film based on the life of the Irish journalist murdered by Dublin crime lords, starring Cate Blanchett and directed by Joel Schumacher for Touchstone Pictures, premiered in the U.S. in October 2003. Released over the summer of 2003 in Ireland and having its North American premiere at the Toronto Film Festival in August 2003, "Veronica Guerin" has gained critical praise for the film and earned Cate Blanchett a Golden Globe nomination for her stunning portrayal of the heroic journalist.

In July 2004 Touchstone Pictures released "King Arthur," a gritty revisionist take on the Arthurian legend penned by David Franzoni. The film stars Clive Owen as Arthur opposite "Pirates" headliner Keira Knightley as Guinevere and is directed by Antoine Fuqua.

In November 2004, Bruckheimer reunited with Nicolas Cage for the Walt Disney Pictures action-adventure "National Treasure." In the film, Cage stars as a patriotic treasure hunter on a race to find a legendary treasure buried by the Founding Fathers. Directed by Jon Turteltaub and also starring Harvey Keitel, Jon Voight, Diane Kruger, Sean Bean, Justin Bartha and Christopher Plummer, the film became an instant hit, retaining the number one spot for three weeks and grossing over $314 million worldwide.

As Time magazine recently stated, "The most successful producer in film history…is on his way to becoming the most successful producer in the history of TV." Bruckheimer brought the power of the lightning bolt to the small screen in the year 2000. The show "C.S.I." starring William Petersen and Marg Helgenberger as members of an elite forensic crime scene investigation unit in Las Vegas quickly won the loyalty of both critics and viewers. Currently the number one drama on television, "C.S.I " averages 25 million viewers a week and in 2003 became the most-watched show on television, an honor CBS has held only twice before in its history with "Gunsmoke" and "Dallas."

JBTV introduced two new dramas on CBS in the fall of 2002. The first, "C.S.I.: Miami," starring David Caruso, is a spin-off of "C.S.I.: Crime Scene Investigation." The second is "Without a Trace" starring Anthony LaPaglia as the leader of the FBI Missing Person's Unit in New York City. "C.S.I.: Miami" and "Without a Trace" were the number one and two new dramas in 2002. "C.S.I. Miami" won the Emmy for cinematography and "Without a Trace" won two Emmys, one for art direction and another to Charles Dutton for outstanding performance in a guest-starring role. Also produced by JBTV and recently honored with the Emmy Award for Best Reality Show for the second straight year, "The Amazing Race," a contest in which couples are sent on a race around the world. Fall 2005 marked the first time that families of four will be sent on the race of a lifetime. Bruckheimer Television continued the tradition of excellence with the highest rated new drama of 2003 and 2004, "Cold Case," starring Kathryn Morris as a Philadelphia homicide detective seeking justice for unsolved murders. Fall 2004 expanded the "C.S.I." universe with the premiere of "C.S.I.: NY" on CBS. The second spin-off to the highly successful "C.S.I." franchise, "C.S.I.: NY" stars award-winning actor Gary Sinise as head of the New York City Crime Lab.

New shows in 2005 included "E-Ring" starring Benjamin Bratt and Dennis Hopper in a drama centered around the Pentagon for NBC, "Close to Home" starring Jennifer Finnegan as a female prosecutor in Indiana for CBS, and for the WB "Just Legal" starring Jay Baruschel, as a legal prodigy teamed with a burnt out barrister played by Don Johnson. Bruckheimer's first sitcom, "Modern Men," about three male twenty-somethings who seek dating advice from a life coach will premiere in mid-season 2005 also on the WB.

In 2006, Bruckheimer is executive producing FOX's "Justice," an unflinching, behind-the-scenes look at high-profile trials in Los Angeles. The show star Victor Garber, Kerr Smith, Eammon Walker and Rebecca Mader as four brilliant young lawyers whose skills and charisma make them a formidable presence in the courtroom.

Bruckheimer Films' recent release, "Glory Road," tells the inspiring true story of the underdog Texas Western basketball team, with history's first all African American starting lineup of players, who took the country by storm, surprisingly winning the 1966 NCAA tournament title, starring Josh Lucas as Hall of Famer college basketball coach, Don Haskins.

His projects have been honored with thirty-five Academy Award nominations, five Oscars, eight Grammy Award nominations, five Grammys, twenty-three Golden Globe nominations, four Golden Globes, forty three Emmy Award nominations, seven Emmys, sixteen People's Choice nominations, six People's Choice Awards, and numerous MTV Awards, including one for Best Picture of the Decade.

What these and the other projects on Jerry Bruckheimer's slate have in common is great characters playing out great stories, tales told with visual style and passion, cinematic adventures that engage audiences worldwide.

TONY SCOTT (DIRECTOR)

Director Tony Scott is a master of the visceral, balancing technical virtuosity with an exuberant sense of tempo to create a series of landmark action films. With one high profile project set for release and another in development, Scott shows no sign of slowing the pace that has made him one of Hollywood's most successful directors. After completing MAN ON FIRE with Denzel Washington, Scott quickly moved on to his next film DOMINO, starring Academy AwardR nominee, Keira Knightley.

Universal's SPY GAME is a taut, ambitious thriller that reunites screen giants Robert Redford and Brad Pitt for the first time since 1992's A River Runs Through It. Combining a structurally complex narrative that jumps in time and place with superlative action sequences, the film offers a riveting take on the shifting nature of loyalty, integrity and truth in the geopolitical world. The film opened to great acclaim in November 2001.

Scott's ability to mine box office gold from a deft blending of material and talent was evident in his last film, Touchstone Pictures' ENEMY OF THE STATE. Starring Will Smith and Gene Hackman and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, the political thriller became one of biggest hits of 1998. That same year, Scott directed one episode of Showtime's "The Hunger" trilogy, with Giovanni Ribisi and David Bowie, an adaptation of his 1983 feature film.

In 1996, Scott joined a very short list of Billion Dollar Grossing Directors thanks to the success of his two previous films. Starring OscarR winners Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman as rival commanders of a nuclear submarine, CRIMSON TIDE was an intense, claustrophobic thriller that garnered both critical and popular acclaim. Scott followed that with Tri-Star Pictures' THE FAN, in which Robert De Niro starred as an obsessed fan who stalks baseball star Wesley Snipes.

Born in Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England, Scott attended the Sunderland Art School, where he received a fine arts degree in painting. While completing a yearlong post-graduate study at Leeds College, he developed an interest in cinematography and made ONE OF THE MISSING, a half hour film financed by the British Film Institute and based on an Ambrose Bierce short story. He then went on to earn his Master of Fine Arts degree at the Royal College of Arts, completing another film for the British Film Institute, LOVING MEMORY, from an original script financed by Albert Finney.

In 1973, Scott partnered with brother Ridley to form London-based commercial production company, RSA. Over the next decade, Scott created some of the world's most entertaining and memorable commercials, honing his film vocabulary and picking up every major honor in the field, including a number of Clio awards, several Silver and Gold Lion Awards from the Cannes International Television/Cinema Commercials Festival and London's prestigious Designers & Art Directors Award.

While working as a commercial director, Scott also made three movies for television: two documentaries and a one-hour special entitled AUTHOR OF BELTRAFFIO, from the story by Henry James.

Scott made his feature debut in 1983 with the modern vampire story THE HUNGER, starring Catherine Deneuve, David Bowie, and Susan Sarandon. Three years later he directed Tom Cruise and Kelly McGillis in the mega-blockbuster TOP GUN, whose stunning aerial sequences helped make it a global success. Scott confirmed his place as one of Hollywood's premiere action directors the following year with BEVERLY HILLS COP II, starring Eddie Murphy.

Over the next five years, Scott directed four more movies, including REVENGE (1988), with Kevin Costner and Anthony Quinn; DAYS OF THUNDER (1990), starring Tom Cruise and Robert Duvall; THE LAST BOY SCOUT (1991), with Bruce Willis; and the critically acclaimed TRUE ROMANCE (1993), starring Christian Slater, Roseanna Arquette and Christopher Walker, with a script by Quentin Tarantino.

In early 1995, the Scott brothers provided a big boost for the British film industry by purchasing the legendary Shepperton Studios in West London, where more than 600 feature films have been made.

MIKE STENSON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER)

Mike Stenson is president of Jerry Bruckheimer Films for which he supervises all aspects of film development and production. Before joining the company, he was an executive in charge of production at Disney, responsible for many Bruckheimer films including "Armageddon," "The Rock," "Crimson Tide," and "Dangerous Minds." Stenson served as a producer on "Bad Company," and "Gone in Sixty Seconds" and as an executive producer on "Glory Road," "National Treasure," "King Arthur," "Pirates of the Caribbean," "Bad Boys 2," "Veronica Guerin," "Kangaroo Jack," "Black Hawk Down," "Pearl Harbor," "Coyote Ugly," and "Remember the Titans." Stenson also executive produced the upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, the second of the Pirates series.

Born and raised in Boston, Stenson graduated from Harvard University with a bachelor's degree in economics and a master of business administration. After his undergraduate stint, he started as a production assistant in New York and worked for two years in independent film and television as an assistant director and production manager before returning to Boston to complete his graduate education.

After completing business school, Stenson moved to Los Angeles where he began his tenure at Walt Disney Studios in Special Projects for two years before moving into the production department at Hollywood Pictures as a creative executive. He was promoted to vice president and subsequently executive vice president during his eight years with the company, overseeing development and production for Hollywood Pictures as well as Touchstone Pictures. In addition to the many Bruckheimer films, Stenson also developed several other films and nurtured them through production including "Rush Hour," "Instinct," "Six Days, Seven Nights," and "Mr. Holland's Opus."

While at Disney, many filmmakers attempted to woo Stenson away from the studio, but not until 1998 did he entertain leaving. With his newest position at the helm of Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Stenson spearheaded Bruckheimer's plan to expand the company's film production schedule.

CHAD OMAN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER)

Chad Oman is the president of production for Jerry Bruckheimer Films for which he oversees all aspects of film development and production. Oman produced, along with Bruckheimer, "Remember the Titans " starring Denzel Washington for Walt Disney Pictures, and "Coyote Ugly" starring Piper Perabo and John Goodman for Touchstone Pictures.

His executive producer credits include "Glory Road," "National Treasure," "King Arthur," "Veronica Guerin," as well as the block-buster hits "Pirates of the Caribbean" directed by Gore Verbinski, and starring Johnny Depp, "Bad Boys II" starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, "Black Hawk Down" directed by Ridley Scott, and starring Josh Hartnett, "Pearl Harbor" starring Ben Affleck, Kate Beckinsale and Josh Hartnett, "Gone in 60 Seconds" starring Nicolas Cage, Angelina Jolie and Robert Duvall, "Enemy of the State" starring Will Smith and Gene Hackman, "Armageddon" starring Bruce Willis and Ben Affleck, and "Con Air" starring Nicolas Cage and John Malkovich. Oman recently executive produced "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest," the second of the Pirates series. In addition to his work on JBF's many motion picture projects, Oman also supervised production on several television projects including ABC's drama "Dangerous Minds" starring Annie Potts, and the ABC drama "Swing Vote" written by Ron Bass, and starring Andy Garcia.Prior to joining Simpson Bruckheimer in 1995, Oman was a founding employee of the Motion Picture Corporation of America. After six years, he left the independent production company as senior vice president of production. Oman served as an associate producer on "Dumb and Dumber" starring Jim Carrey, executive produced Touchstone Pictures' "The War at Home" starring Emilio Estevez, Kathy Bates and Martin Sheen, and co-produced on "The Desperate Trail" with Sam Elliot, and "The Sketch Artist" starring Drew Barrymore and Sean Young. Oman produced "Hands That See" with Courtney Cox and "Love, Cheat and Steal" with John Lithgow and Eric Roberts. Oman graduated from Southern Methodist University with a degree in finance. He also attended the University of California at Los Angeles where he studied screenwriting and New York University where he participated in the undergraduate film production program. He was born and raised in Wichita Falls, Texas.

BARRY H. WALDMAN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER)

Barry H. Waldman' collaborated with producer Jerry Bruckheimer on such box office hits as "National Treasure," "Bad Boys" and "Bad Boys II," "Pearl Harbor," "Gone in 60 Seconds," "Armageddon," and "The Rock." Waldman recently worked with director Tony Scott on "Domino." Other film credits include "Kangaroo Jack," and prior to producing he acted as the production manager on "Batman & Robin" and "The Craft."

Born and raised in New York, Waldman moved to Florida to complete his studies at the University of Miami. Upon graduation, he paid his dues as a production assistant before quickly moving up the ranks to become an assistant director on various independent films and television programs. He first met producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Michael Bay when he worked on the second unit of the original "Bad Boys," which sparked a long running association with both entertainment moguls.

Waldman realized his ambition as he quickly progressed to producing and production managing such popular television shows as "Key West" and "Dead at 21," which garnered a Genesis Award and a Cable Ace nomination. Another highlight included producing a documentary shot on location in Nicaragua, Honduras and Costa Rica depicting the war between the Sandanistas and Contras. When Waldman decided to make a transition to feature films, he relocated to Los Angeles and has continued to work non-stop on some of the industry's most prestigious big-budget projects.

Bicoastal, Waldman resides in Los Angeles and Miami with his wife and son.

CHAD OMAN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER)

Chad Oman is the president of production for Jerry Bruckheimer Films for which he oversees all aspects of film development and production. Oman produced, along with Bruckheimer, "Remember the Titans " starring Denzel Washington for Walt Disney Pictures, and "Coyote Ugly" starring Piper Perabo and John Goodman for Touchstone Pictures.

His executive producer credits include "Glory Road," "National Treasure," "King Arthur," "Veronica Guerin," as well as the block-buster hits "Pirates of the Caribbean" directed by Gore Verbinski, and starring Johnny Depp, "Bad Boys II" starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, "Black Hawk Down" directed by Ridley Scott, and starring Josh Hartnett, "Pearl Harbor" starring Ben Affleck, Kate Beckinsale and Josh Hartnett, "Gone in 60 Seconds" starring Nicolas Cage, Angelina Jolie and Robert Duvall, "Enemy of the State" starring Will Smith and Gene Hackman, "Armageddon" starring Bruce Willis and Ben Affleck, and "Con Air" starring Nicolas Cage and John Malkovich. Oman recently executive produced "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest," the second of the Pirates series. In addition to his work on JBF's many motion picture projects, Oman also supervised production on several television projects including ABC's drama "Dangerous Minds" starring Annie Potts, and the ABC drama "Swing Vote" written by Ron Bass, and starring Andy Garcia.Prior to joining Simpson Bruckheimer in 1995, Oman was a founding employee of the Motion Picture Corporation of America. After six years, he left the independent production company as senior vice president of production. Oman served as an associate producer on "Dumb and Dumber" starring Jim Carrey, executive produced Touchstone Pictures' "The War at Home" starring Emilio Estevez, Kathy Bates and Martin Sheen, and co-produced on "The Desperate Trail" with Sam Elliot, and "The Sketch Artist" starring Drew Barrymore and Sean Young. Oman produced "Hands That See" with Courtney Cox and "Love, Cheat and Steal" with John Lithgow and Eric Roberts. Oman graduated from Southern Methodist University with a degree in finance. He also attended the University of California at Los Angeles where he studied screenwriting and New York University where he participated in the undergraduate film production program. He was born and raised in Wichita Falls, Texas.

TED ELLIOTT (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER)

Ted Elliott is an Academy AwardR-nominated writer who, with his partner Terry Rossio, wrote the DreamWorks animated feature "Shrek," winner of the first Academy AwardR for Best Animated Film in 2002.

In 2003, Elliott and Rossio co-wrote Jerry Bruckheimer's production of "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl," winner of the People's Choice Awards for Best Picture and recipient of five Academy AwardR nominations, including Best Actor for Johnny Depp. They went on to write the recent blockbuster sequel "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" and the forthcoming finale to the trilogy, "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End."

In 1992, the pair co-wrote the highest-grossing film of the year, the Disney animated feature "Aladdin" starring Robin Williams. Their live-action feature-film credits also include "Little Monsters" "Small Soldiers," "Godzilla" and "The Mask of Zorro."

In 1996, Elliott and Rossio became the first writers signed to an overall writing and producing deal at DreamWorks SKG. In addition to "Shrek," their animated projects at DreamWorks include "The Road to El Dorado" featuring Kevin Kline and Kenneth Branagh; "Antz" (creative consultants) featuring Woody Allen; and "Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas" (creative consultants) featuring Brad Pitt and Catherine Zeta-Jones.

DON FERRARONE (ASSOCIATE PRODUCER/CONSULTANT)

Don Ferrarone is a former inspector with the U.S. Marshal's Service and a legendary DEA agent who ran the Marseilles end of the famed "French Connection" case, helped stemmed the tide of heroin in Asia in the 1980s and served as station chief on the U.S.-Mexican border. He previously collaborated with Jerry Bruckheimer as an associate producer on "Bad Boys II," directed by Michael Bay, providing an authentic inside view into drug cartels operating in the U.S. He also consulted with Bruckheimer and Tony Scott on "Man on Fire," starring Denzel Washington, and "Enemy of the State."

BILL MARSILII (WRITER)

Bill Marsilii comes to screenwriting after a thriving career as a comedy writer/performer in New York. He was in the original Off-Broadway cast of "Tony 'N Tina's Wedding," and has been featured at Caroline's on Broadway, Catch a Rising Star and numerous other theatrical venues. His television work includes writing and acting in two comedy pilots for the Hallmark Channel, as well as several episodes of "The Wubbulous World Of Dr. Seuss" and "Courage The Cowardly Dog." He has written feature screenplays for Walt Disney Pictures, The Samuel Goldwyn Company, TriStar, Warner Bros., and Paramount Pictures. His screenplay "Jingle" is now at Nickelodeon Movies, where he is co-producing it with Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio and Sandra Bullock.

TERRY ROSSIO (Co-WRITER and EXECUTIVE PRODUCER)

Academy AwardR-nominated writer Terry Rossio co-wrote SHREK, the first ever OscarR winner for Best Animated Film. With writing partner Ted Elliott, Rossio also co-wrote PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL, which received five OscarR nominations and won the People's Choice Award for Best Picture. Other credits include: ALADDIN (1992's highest grossing film); THE MASK OF ZORRO starring Anthony Hopkins, Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta-Jones; and SHREK 2 (as Creative Consultants), currently the highest grossing animated film ever.

In 1996, Elliott and Rossio became the first writers signed to an overall writing and producing deal at DreamWorks SKG. Their animated projects at DreamWorks, in addition to SHREK and SHREK 2, include: THE ROAD TO EL DORADO, featuring Kevin Kline and Kenneth Branagh; ANTZ (as Creative Consultants), featuring Woody Allen; and SINBAD (Creative Consultants), featuring Brad Pitt and Catherine Zeta-Jones.

Elliott and Rossio are currently at work on a pair of PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN sequels: the first, PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MAN'S CHEST, will be released July 7, 2006; and the third installment of the PIRATES trilogy will be in theaters Summer 2007.

PAUL CAMERON (DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY)

Cinematographer Paul Cameron previously collaborated with Tony Scott on "Man On Fire." He also lensed "Collateral," "Swordfish," Bruckheimer Films' "Gone in Sixty Seconds," "Advice from a Caterpillar," and "The Last Supper."

Cameron has shot numerous commercials, music videos and short films. He won the prestigious CLIO Award for Best Commercial Cinematography for "Beat the Devil," a 9-minute commercial film for BMW Motors directed by Tony Scott, featuring James Brown and Gary Oldman.

Born in Canada, Cameron studied at State University of New York at Purchase and began his career lighting concerts for rock bands.

HARRY GREGSON-WILLIAMS (COMPOSER) is one of Hollywood's most sought after composers, working on a variety of high-profile projects, both live-action and animated.

On the live-action side, he most recently composed the scores for "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe" directed by Andrew Adamson, (for which he was nominated for a Golden Globe) "Kingdom of Heaven" directed by Ridley Scott, "Domino" and "Man on Fire," both directed by Tony Scott and "Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason," starring Renee Zellweger. Gregson-Williams' live-action credits also include "Veronica Guerin," "Phone Booth," "Spy Game," "Enemy of the State," "The Match," "The Borrowers," "The Replacement Killers," "Deceiver" "Smilla's Sense of Snow," "The Rundown" and "Return to Sender."

Gregson-Williams also composed the music for the blockbuster film "Shrek 2" and previously won an Annie Award for the score to the original "Shrek". Other animated films include "Team America: World Police", "Chicken Run", "Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas," "Antz" and the recently released "Flushed Away."

Born in England to a musical family, Gregson-Williams earned a scholarship from the music school of St. John's College in Cambridge at the age of seven. By age 13, he had been a soloist on over a dozen records, and then earned a coveted spot at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. He started his film career as an orchestrator and arranger for composer Stanley Myers, and went on to compose his first scores for the veteran English director, Nicolas Roeg.

Gregson-Williams' initiation in to Hollywood film scoring was then quickly facilitated by his collaboration and friendship with Oscar winning composer Hans Zimmer - this resulting in Gregson-Williams providing additional music for such films as "The Rock," "Broken Arrow," "The Fan," "Muppet Treasure Island," "Armageddon", "As Good as it Gets" and "The Prince of Egypt."

Upcoming projects for Gregson-Williams include "Seraphim Falls" starring Pierce Brosnan, Liam Neeson and Anjelica Huston, "The Number 23" starring Jim Carrey and the highly anticipated "Shrek the Third."

CHRIS SEAGERS (PRODUCTION DESIGNER)

Chris Seagers began his association with Tony Scott as a supervising art director and production designer for the Moroccan portion of Spy Game, and most recently worked for Scott on Man on Fire and Domino. Seagers was the production designer on the spy spoof Johnny English, and the art director on Captain Corelli's Mandolin and The End of the Affair.

His other credits as art director include Saving Private Ryan, for which he was part of the design team that was nominated for the prestigious Art Directors Guild Award for Excellence in Production Design, The Good Thief, The Crying Game and A Kiss Before Dying.

ELLEN MIROJNICK (COSTUME DESIGNER)

Ellen Mirojnick's first feature film as costume designer was "French Quarter," followed by the 1980 breakout hit "Fame," which she was assistant designer to Kristin Zea. Mirojnick later designed the "Fame" television pilot. Mirojnick was costume designer on "The Flamingo Kid," and "Nobody's Fool" shortly thereafter.

In 1987 Mirojnick's long association with Michael Douglas began with "Fatal Attraction" and "Wall Street" followed by "Black Rain," "Basic Instinct," "The Ghost in the Darkness," "A Perfect Murder," "One Night at McCool's," "Don't Say a Word," and "It Runs in the Family."

Along with "Fatal Attraction," Mirojnick also worked with director Adrian Lyne on "Jacobs Ladder," and "Unfaithful," the later for which she was nomination for a Contemporary Design Award from the Costume Designers Guild.

"Starship Troopers," "Showgirls," "Basic Instinct," "Hollow Man," were a few of the cult favorites Mirojnick collaborated with director Paul Verhoven.

Mirojnick was nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Costume Design, along with designer John Mollo, for their work on "Chaplin." Other film credits include "What Women Want," Speed," "Twister," and "The Chronicles of Riddick," to name a few.

Mirojnick herself was the subject of a documentary on costume design "Hollywood Fashion Machine Special: The Costume Designer" (2000). She even played a physics teacher in the the romance drama "Reckless."

Her designs for the telefeature "Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella" garnered her an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Costume Design (for a Variety or Music Program).

Mirojnick's designs will be seen in the upcoming drama "The Sentinel" starring Michael Douglas, Keifer Sutherland, and Eva Longoria, and the romantic comedy "Failure To Launch" starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew McConaughey.

BRIAN GREENE (CONSULTANT)

Brian Greene is one of the world's leading theoretical physicists and an acclaimed communicator of cutting-edge scientific concepts. A professor of physics and mathematics at Columbia University known for a number of groundbreaking discoveries, he is also a bestselling author.

His national bestseller, The Elegant Universe (Pulitzer Prize finalist and winner of the Aventis Prize, Britain's top science book award), explores how the theories of general relativity and quantum mechanics transformed our understanding of the universe, and introduces string theory, a concept that might be the key to a unified theory of the universe. The book has sold more than a million copies. This was followed by The Fabric of the Cosmos: Space, Time and the Texture of Reality, whichspent 6 months on The New York Times bestsellers list and inspired The Washington Post to describe him as "the single best explainer of abstruse concepts in the world today."

In fall 2003 Greene hosted the Emmy Award-winning NOVA special, "The Elegant Universe," on PBS, taking audiences on a thrilling journey through hidden dimensions, superstrings and black holes in a quest to unify the laws of nature. The response to "The Elegant Universe" was phenomenal, drawing more than twice the average TV audience for a NOVA series. The program received a 2004 Peabody Award for broadcast excellence. With a background in theater, Greene has also made cameo appearances in the films "Frequency," "Maze" and "Mimzy." A graduate of Harvard and a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford, Greene is also co-director of Columbia's Institute for Strings, Cosmology, and Astroparticle Physics (ISCAP). Greene is working with Robert LePage to develop his "Strings and Strings" collaboration with The Emerson Quartet for a series of performances at Lincoln Center in 2008. He also is organizing the first annual World Science Festival, a weeklong exploration of science, from cutting-edge research to works in theatre, film, and the arts inspired by science. The festival, which Greene is co-founding with his wife, will be held in New York City in 2008.

DEJA VU

CAST BIOS

DENZEL WASHINGTON (DOUG CARLIN)

Two-time Academy AwardR winning actor Denzel Washington is a man constantly on the move. Never comfortable repeating himself or his successes, Washington is always in search of new challenges and his numerous and varied film and stage portrayals bear this out. From Trip, an embittered runaway slave in "Glory," to South African freedom fighter Steven Biko in "Cry Freedom;" From Shakespeare's tragic historical figure "Richard III," to the womanizing trumpet player, Bleek Gilliam in Spike Lee's "Mo' Better Blues," Washington has amazed and entertained us with a rich and colorful array of characters distinctly his own.

In 2004, Washington collaborated with Tony Scott on "Man On Fire". In this film, Washington plays an ex marine who has been hired to protect a young girl, played by Dakota Fanning, from kidnapping threats.

That same year, Washington was also seen in "The Manchurian Candidate," a modern day remake of the 1962 classic film for Paramount Pictures. Washington will star along side Meryl Streep and Liev Schreiber, in the part that Frank Sinatra made famous. He plays Bennett Marco, a gulf war soldier who returns from combat and is unable to remember events as he has been brainwashed. The film is directed by Jonathan Demme.

Perhaps one of his most critically acclaimed performances to date was the Academy-AwardR winning performance in "Training Day," directed by Antoine Fuqua. The story revolves around a grizzled LAPD veteran, played by Washington, who shows a rookie narcotics cop, played by Ethan Hawke, the ropes on his first day of the soul-city beat. The film was only one of two in 2001 that spent two week at the number one spot at the box office.

In 2003 Washington was seen in "Out Of Time" directed by Carl Franklin. Washington played opposite Eva Mendez and Sanaa Lathan in the murder mystery thriller for MGM. He played a Florida police chief who must solve a double homicide before he falls under suspicion for the murders himself.

December 2002 marked Denzel Washington's feature film directorial debut with "Antwone Fisher." The film, which is based on a true-life story, and inspired by the best-selling autobiography, "Finding Fish," follows Fisher, a troubled young sailor played by newcomer Derek Luke, as he comes to terms with his past. The film won critical praise, and was awarded the "Stanley Kramer Award" from the Producers Guild of America, as well as winning an NAACP Award for "Outstanding Motion Picture" and "Outstanding Supporting Actor" for Washington. Also, in 2002, Washington was seen in "John Q," a story about a down-on-his-luck father whose son is in need of a heart transplant. The film established an opening day record for President's Day weekend, grossing $24.1 million and was the highest weekend gross in Washington's illustrious career. The film garnered Washington a NAACP Image Award for "Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture."

In September of 2000, he starred in Jerry Bruckheimer's box-office sensation ($115 million domestic gross) "Remember the Titans," a fact-based film about the integration of a high school football team in Alexandria VA. in 1971. Earlier that year, he starred in Universal's "The Hurricane," reteaming with director Norman Jewison. Washington received a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor and an Academy AwardR nomination (his fourth) for his portrayal of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, who was the world middleweight champion boxer during the 1960s, who was wrongfully imprisoned twice for the June 17, 1966, murder of three whites in a New Jersey bar.

In November of 1999, he starred in Universal's "The Bone Collector," the adaptation of Jeffrey Deaver's novel about the search for a serial killer, co-starring Angelina Jolie and directed by Phillip Noyce. He played the role of a quadriplegic police detective who is a forensics expert.

In 1998, he starred in the crime thriller "Fallen" (Warner Bros.), for director Greg Hoblit, and in Spike Lee's "He Got Game," released by Touchstone (Disney). Also, he reteamed with director Ed Zwick in the 20th Century-Fox terrorist thriller "The Siege," co-starring Annette Bening and Bruce Willis.

In the summer of 1996, he starred in the critically acclaimed military drama "Courage Under Fire," for his "Glory" director, Ed Zwick. Washington portrayed Lt. Colonel Nathaniel Serling, a tank commander in the Gulf War, who is charged with investigating conflicting reports surrounding the first female nominee for a Medal of Honor. Later that year, Washington starred opposite Whitney Houston in Penny Marshall's romantic comedy "The Preacher's Wife." Washington played an angel who comes to the aid of Reverend Biggs (Courtney B. Vance) who's doubts about his ability to make a difference in his troubled community are also affecting his family.

In 1995, he starred opposite Gene Hackman as Navy Lieutenant Commander Ron Hunter in Tony Scott's underwater action adventure "Crimson Tide;" as ex-cop Parker Barnes, released from prison to track down a computer-generated criminal in the futuristic thriller "Virtuosity;" and as World War II veteran Easy Rawlins, in the 1940's romantic thriller "Devil in a Blue Dress" (which Washington's Mundy Lane Entertainment produced with Jonathan Demme's Clinica Estetico).

Another critically acclaimed performance was his portrayal of Malcolm X, the complex and controversial Black activist from the 1960's, in director Spike Lee's biographical epic, "Malcolm X." Monumental in scope and filmed over a period of six months in the United States and Africa, "Malcolm X" was hailed by critics and audiences alike as one of the best films of 1992. For his portrayal, Denzel received a number of accolades including an Academy AwardR nomination for Best Actor.

In addition to his accomplishments on screen, Washington took on a very different type of role in 2000. He produced the HBO documentary "Half Past Autumn: The Life and Works of Gordon Parks," nominated for two Emmys. Also, he served as executive producer on "Hank Aaron: Chasing The Dream," a biographical documentary for TBS which was nominated for an Emmy Award. Additionally, Washington's narration of the legend of "John Henry" was

nominated for a 1996 Grammy Award in the category of Best Spoken Word Album for Children and he was awarded the 1996 NAACP Image Award for his performance in the animated children's special "Happily Ever After: Rumpelstiltskin."

A native of Mt. Vernon, New York, Washington had his career sights set on medicine when he attended Fordham University. During a stint as a summer camp counselor he appeared in one of their theatre productions; Denzel was bitten by the acting bug and returned to Fordham that year seeking the tutelage of Robinson Stone, one of the school's leading professors. Upon graduation from Fordham, Washington was accepted into San Francisco's prestigious American Conservatory Theater. Following an intensive year of study in their theater program, he returned to New York after a brief stop in Los Angeles.

Washington's professional New York theater career began with Joseph Papp's Shakespeare in the Park and was quickly followed by numerous off-Broadway productions including "Ceremonies in Dark Old Men;" "When The Chickens Came Home to Roost (in which he portrayed Malcolm X);" "One Tiger to a Hill;" "Man and Superman;" "Othello;" "A Soldier's Play," for which he won an Obie Award. Washington's more recent stage appearances include the Broadway production of "Checkmates" and "Richard III," which was produced as part of the 1990 Free Shakespeare in the Park series hosted by Joseph Papp's Public Theatre in New York City.

Washington was 'discovered' by Hollywood when he was cast in 1979 in the television film "Flesh and Blood". But it was Denzel's award-winning performance on stage in "A Soldier's Play" that captured the attention of the producers of the NBC television series, "St. Elsewhere," and he was soon cast in that long-running hit series as Dr. Phillip Chandler. His other television credits include "The George McKenna Story," "License to Kill," and "Wilma."

In 1982, Washington re-created his role from "A Soldier's Play" for Norman Jewison's film version. Re-titled "A Soldier's Story," Denzel's portrayal of Private Peterson was critically well-received. Washington went on to star in Sidney Lumet's "Power," Richard Attenborough's "Cry Freedom" for which he received his first OscarR nomination, "For Queen and Country,""The Mighty Quinn," "Heart Condition," "Glory," for which he won the Academy AwardR for Best Supporting Actor and Spike Lee's "Mo' Better Blues." Washington also starred in the action adventure film, "Ricochet, and in Mira Nair's bittersweet comedy "Mississippi Masala.

Additional film credits include Kenneth Branaugh's film adaptation of "Much Ado About Nothing," Jonathan Demme's controversial "Philadelphia" with Tom Hanks and "The Pelican Brief," based on the John Grisham novel.

VAL KILMER (ANDREW PRYZWARRA)

VAL KILMER is one of the most prolific actors of his generation. From his early work in Top Gun through his work with Oliver Stone in The Doors and Michael Mann in Heat, to his most recent work as a career military officer in David Mamet's Spartan, and the recent Kiss, Kiss Bang, Bang written and directed by Shane Black, produced by Joel Silver and co-starring Robert Downey Jr., Kilmer has worked with many of film's most respected directors and actors. He adds to that impressive list with two new films: Deja Vu where he will re-team with Jerry Bruckheimer and Tony Scott and Dark Matter opposite Meryl Streep.

Deja Vu is an action-thriller produced by Jerry Bruckheimer Films for Touchstone Pictures, with Jerry Bruckheimer producing and Tony Scott directing. Kilmer will be starring with Denzel Washington and Jim Caviezel. Kilmer will play the role of FBI Agent, Andrew Pryzwarra. Filming began early February in New Orleans and finishes in Los Angeles in late May.

Dark Matter will shoot in Utah with director Chen Shi-Zheng. The film is based on actual events, a Chinese university student responds violently when his chances for a Nobel Prize are dashed by school politics. Kilmer will star opposite Meryl Streep.

The youngest student ever admitted to the drama department at Juilliard, Kilmer made his feature debut in the comedy Top Secret, which he followed up with Real Genius and his breakout role as the Iceman in Tony Scott's Top Gun opposite Tom Cruise.

Kilmer's other memorable roles include Jim Morrison in Oliver Stone's The Doors, the title character in Batman Forever, Doc Holliday in Tombstone and Simon Templar in The Saint. His other starring roles include Michael Mann's Heat with Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, True Romance, directed by Tony Scott, Ron Howard's Willow, At First Sight and Thunderheart. He won the 2003 Prism Award for his work in The Salton Sea, and appeared in the 3-D epic Wings of Courage, as well as voicing the character of Moses in the animated film The Prince of Egypt.

Kilmer's films also include Oliver Stone's Alexander, Renny Harlin's Mindhunters, the animated feature Delgo, Ron Howard's The Missing, Blind Horizon, Stateside and Wonderland.

During the production of Wonderland, Kilmer began a photography project which blossomed into a behind-the-scenes pictorial book. Released by Pocket Book, the photographs were exhibited in several cities in the United States.

When Kilmer was at Juilliard, he co-wrote the play How It All Began, based on the true story of a West German radical. The play was directed by Des McAnuff and produced by Joseph Papp for the Public Theatre. He made his Broadway debut in the 1983 production of Slab Boys with Sean Penn and Kevin Bacon. He also appeared in Papp's Delacorte Theatre production of Henry IV: Part One, As You Like It, the title role of Hamlet and 'Tis Pity She's A Whore, also at Papp's Public Theatre. He starred in the Max Azria produced musical The Ten Commandments as Moses at the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles. In 2005, he starred on London's West End at the Playhouse Theater in Andrew Rattenbury's adaptation of The Postman Always Rings Twice as Frank Chambers, the drifter played by Jack Nicholson in the 1981 film version.

On television, Kilmer starred in the critically acclaimed HBO Original Movie The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains, for which he received a CableACE nomination, and in Gore Vidal's Billy the Kid, playing the title role.

PAULA PATTON (CLAIRE KUCHEVER)

In 2006, Paula Patton is sure to emerge an unforgettable talent with her leading role in the highly anticipated original musical "Idlewild." Paula stars among an impressive cast including: Outkast's Andre Benjamin and Antwan Patton, Terrence Howard, Ving Rhames and Patti Labelle. The musical, set in the Prohibition-era American South is directed by Bryan Barber, produced by Charles Roven and will be released by Universal in 2006. Paula plays a diva from St. Louis who travels to Idlewild and with the help of Andre Benjamin's character as her piano man, the two develop a stage act as well as a love affair.

In January, Paula will begin production on the new Tony Scott film "Deja Vu" with co-stars Denzel Washington and Jim Caviezel. The film, which will be shot in New Orleans, is about an FBI agent (Washington) who travels back in time to save a woman (Patton) from being murdered.

Paula was last seen in Columbia Pictures' romantic comedy, "Hitch," in which she co-starred opposite Will Smith, Eva Mendes and Kevin James.

Paula grew up in Los Angeles, attending the Hamilton School for the Performing Arts. Paula always had a passion for acting as well as film making; upon graduating from high school she was chosen as one of four young filmmakers for a documentary series for PBS titled: "The Ride," which followed the four filmmakers as they directed their own documentary films about young people across America. After spending her freshman year of college at UC Berkeley, with an increasing passion for film making, Paula transferred to the prestigious USC Film School, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. Upon graduation, she began doing various production assistant work, and eventually worked her way up to shooting and producing a show titled: "Medical Diaries" for The Discovery Channel. When the show was completed, Paula realized her love of acting and immediately enrolled in acting classes, and after a year of studying she decided to pursue a career in professional acting.

Paula currently resides in Los Angeles.

JIM CAVIEZEL (CARROLL OERSTADT)

Jim Caviezel was born and raised in Skagitt County, Washington. The Caviezel's were a family of athletes, and James steered initially towards athletics, especially basketball. It wasn't until an injured foot sidelined him that James began to develop other interests. His first acting gig was an undergraduate stage adaptation of the Frank Sinatra musical Come Blow Your Horn.

In the early 1980s, he re-located to Los Angeles working as a waiter and making the rounds of auditions.

He found small roles on popular TV shows like Murder, She Wrote and The Wonder Years. He talked his way into his big screen debut as an airline reservations clerk in Gus Van Sant's My Own Private Idaho (1991) by pretending to be a recent Italian immigrant with a thick accent. He continued to get small roles in pictures like Diggstown (1992), Lawrence Kasdan's Wyatt Earp (1994), but he also began to be noticed. As "Slov" Slovnik in G.I. Jane (1997) he made his presence felt in several scenes of intense fraternization with co-star Demi Moore.

His breakthrough role, however, was another military assignment, the brooding pacifist Private Witt in Terrence Malick's The Thin Red Line (1998), holding his own in the presence of co-stars like Sean Penn, Nick Nolte, and Adrien Brody. His evident ability to mix soulful introspection with physicality and action came to the fore over the next few years in his work in projects like Ang Lee's Civil War-era "Western" Ride With the Devil (1999), and in Gregory Hoblit's ingenious time-twist thriller Frequency (2000), in which he played a troubled son hooking up across two decades of time with his long-dead father (Dennis Quaid). In 2001 he starred with Jennifer Lopez in Angel Eyes, directed by Luis Mandoki. He had all the soaring range needed to convincingly play the wrongly convicted Edmond Dantes in Kevin Reynolds's adaptation of Alexandre Dumas' classic The Count of Monte Cristo (2002), and a war hero wrestling with a murder charge in Carl Franklin's courtroom drama High Crimes (2002), with Morgan Freeman and Ashley Judd.

It could be said that Jim's role in The Passion of The Christ is the ultimate in terms of making simultaneous physical and emotional demands upon a performer. The actor was chosen for the role because he was willing to commit to this unique project whole-heartedly. In 2004, Jim Caviezel appeared with Robin Williams and Mira Sorvino in Omar Naim's Final Cut and with Claire Forlani and Jeremy Northam in Rowdy Harrington's Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius.

He will next be seen starring in the film, Unknown with Barry Pepper and Greg Kinnear for The Weinstein Company.

ADAM GOLDBERG (DENNY)

An actor with a talent for mining the neuroses of his characters for both comedic and dramatic effect and a filmmaker adept at exploring the philosophical questions at the heart of the human experience, Adam Goldberg has solidified his position as a versatile and unique talent.

Goldberg co-wrote and directed his latest feature, "I Love Your Work," which was produced through his production company and released by Think Film. The film, starring Giovanni Ribisi, Franka Potente, Christina Ricci and Joshua Jackson, with a cameo by Elvis Costello, is about the gradual meltdown of a fictional movie star. Goldberg also composed the film's original music with The Flaming Lips' drummer Steven Drozd.

Goldberg was most recently seen on the big screen in Donald Petrie's "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" with Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson, Jonathan Kesselman's send-up "The Hebrew Hammer," D.J. Caruso's drug noir "The Salton Sea" with Val Kilmer, and Ron Howard's Academy Award-winning film "A Beautiful Mind" with Russell Crowe.

Goldberg made his feature film debut in 1991 as Billy Crystal's younger brother-in-law in "Mr. Saturday Night." Additional film credits include Steven Spielberg's "Saving Private Ryan" with Tom Hanks, Ron Howard's "Edtv," Richard Linklater's ode to 70's high school life, "Dazed and Confused" as well as "Waking Life," John Singleton's "Higher Learning," Gregory Widen's "The Prophecy" opposite Christopher Walken, and lent his voice to George Miller's "Babe: Pig in the City."

As a filmmaker, Goldberg wrote, directed and starred in the "neo-noir," "Scotch and Milk," which made its debut in 1998 at the Los Angeles Independent Film Festival, and was featured on the Sundance Channel series "10 Best Films You May Never Seen." In addition, Goldberg directed, co-edited, and produced the comic documentary short, "Running with the Bulls" for the Independent Film Channel.

A familiar presence on television, Goldberg's recent credits include Marcus Nispel's made-for-television Film "Frankenstein" opposite Parker Posey, guest-starring appearances on "Law & Order: Criminal Intent," "The Practice," "Will & Grace," and a popular recurring role on "Friends." Additional credits include "The Outer Limits," "ER" and "NYPD Blue."

Goldberg was born in Los Angeles, and after many years in New York, currently lives there.

BRUCE GREENWOOD (JACK McCREADY)

Bruce Greenwood has taken on a wide gamut of roles in his Hollywood career, including that of President John F. Kennedy in the Cuban Missile Crisis drama "Thirteen Days." Most recently, he starred as Truman Capote's partner, the writer Jack Dunphy, in the Academy AwardR nominated film "Capote" as well as appearing in "The World's fasted Indian" with Anthony Hopkins and in the Disney dog-sledding adventure "Eight Below." He also was seen starring this year with Kim Basinger in the telefilm adaptation of Sue Monk Kid's bestselling novel "The Mermaid Chair," directed by Steven Schachter.

Greenwood has worked three times with acclaimed director Atom Egoyan: on "Exotica," "The Sweet Hereafter" and "Ararat." Greenwood's film credits also include "Double Jeopardy," "Rules of Engagement," I, Robot" and "Being Julia."

On TV, Greenwood was a regular on " St. Elsewhere" and earned a Gemini Award (the Canadian Emmy) for "Road to Avonlea." He was also seen on "The Larry Sanders Show" and "Nowhere Man" and appeared in the mini-series "Mountain Men," "Woman on Trial," "Love Can Build a Bridge," "It's a Girl Thing," "Haven" and "Magnificent Ambersons," plus numerous movies-of-the-week presentations, including "The Riverman." Born in Noranda, Quebec, Canada, Greenwood went to high school in Zurich, Switzerland and was raised in Vancouver. Greenwood studied at the University of British Columbia and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.

ELDEN HENSON (GUNNARS)

Elden Henson has worked hard to establish himself as one of the most talented, unique and diverse actors in Hollywood today.

Henson was recently seen opposite an all star cast in Marilyn Hotchkiss' "Ballroom Dancing" and "Charm School" directed by Randall Miller, in Catherine Hardwick's "Lords of Dogtown" opposite Heath Ledger for Sony, and "The Moguls" starring Jeff Bridges and directed by Michael Traeger.

In addition, Henson's credits include: "Under The Tuscan Sun" (Disney) with Diane Lane, "HBO's Project Greenlight: The Battle of Shaker Heights" starring opposite Shia LaBeouf, "Dumb and Dumberer," "Manic," "O," "Cheats," "She's All That," "Idle Hands, " "Mighty Ducks I, II & III"as well as Miramax's critically acclaimed "The Mighty" starring alongside Kieran Culkin, Gena Rowlands and Sharon Stone.

ERIKA ALEXANDER (SHANTI)

With lauded roles on film, television and the stage to her name, actress Erika Alexander's star shines brightly in Hollywood. A two time Outstanding Comedy Actress at the NAACP Image Awards, Alexander won TV viewers' hearts in her role as maverick attorney Maxine Shaw on FOX's hit series "Living Single." She broke into the world of television after Bill Cosby caught her performing onstage and personally invited her to create the character of Cousin Pam on "The Cosby Show." Since then Alexander has appeared in the recurring role of Fran Winston on CBS's "Judging Amy" and on the CBS mini-series "Mama Flora's Family" with costars Queen Latifah, Cecily Tyson and Blair Underwood. She has also most recently been seen in guest appearances on ER, In Justice and Law & Order, among others.

Alexander transcended her previous comedic success with the gutsy role of parole officer Dee Mulhern on the Showtime original series "Street Time." The critically acclaimed show ended its second season 2004.

On the big screen, Alexander played Lucy in Steven Soderbergh's "Full Frontal," starring alongside Julia Roberts, Catherine Keener, David Duchovny, Blair Underwood and David Hyde Pierce. She also starred in the movie "30 Years To Life" - an ensemble comedy that premiered in competition at the 2001 Sundance Film Festival - as well as "Love Liza" with Phillip Seymour Hoffman and Kathy Bates, a Sundance acquisition released by Sony Classics in 2002. Additional film credits include "My Little Girl" starring James Earl Jones and Geraldine Page (Alexander's first film role at age 15), Miramax's "54" opposite Neve Campbell, Mike Myers, and Salma Hayek; "The Long Walk Home" with Whoopi Goldberg and Sissy Spacek, "Fathers & Sons," "He Said, She Said" and the recent independent film "Tricks."

Prior to her film and television work, Alexander honed her acting chops onstage. She attended the progressive Philadelphia High School for Girls and participated in summer programs at the Philadelphia Freedom Theatre, Pennsylvania's oldest African-American performance troupe. She toured internationally with "The Mahabaharta" (also starring in the French film adaptation), and most appeared in the New York Public Theater's Shakespeare In The Park production of "The Taming Of The Shrew" with Allison Janney and Jay O'Sanders and most recently starred in the Public Theater's production of "The Story" opposite Phylicia Rashad.

In addition to her thespian accomplishments, Alexander also writes, directs and produces with her production company Popcult Entertainment. Along with award-winning producer Jon Avnet she developed and sold the one-hour television series "Concrete Park" to UPN, and is packaging the irreverent movie reviews show "Popcorn" for syndicated television and internet distribution. She has written and intends to direct her first feature, the urban golf comedy, FORE.

Alexander heads Together Strong, a nonprofit youth and community organization, and has established a scholarship program for the Freedom Theatre's performing arts program to encourage up-and-coming young actors. "I understand better than most the importance of helping others to achieve," she explains of her advocacy work. "You've got to lift as you climb."

Alexander is married to painter and screenwriter ("Eraser") Tony Puryear.

MATT CRAVEN (LARRY MINUTI)

Matt Craven is a familiar face to both moviegoers and television viewers. The Ontario native got his big break when Ivan Reitman cast him in the hit comedy "Meatballs," which he followed up with a starring role in the Academy AwardR-nominated short film "Bravery in the Field," directed by Giles Walker.

Craven's previously worked with Tony Scott on "Crimson Tide." His many feature films have also included Barry Levinson's "Tin Men," Kathryn Bigelow's "Blue Steel," Adrian Lyne's "Jacob's Ladder," Franc Roddam's "K-2," Rob Reiner's "A Few Good Men," Mike Binder's "Indian Summer," Mark Malone's "Bulletproof Heart," Brian Gibson's "The Juror," Giles Walker's "Never Too Late," Rodrigo Garcia's "Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her," Tom Shadyac's "Dragonfly," Alan Parker's "The Life of David Gale," Richard Donner's "Timeline," Norman Jewison's "The Statement," Pieter Jan Brugge's "The Clearing" and Jean-Francois Richet's "Assault on Precinct 13." His forthcoming films include D.J. Caruso's thriller "Disturbia."

On television, Craven was a series regular on such television shows as "High Incident," "L.A. Doctors," and "The Lyon's Den." He also had recurring roles on such series as "ER" and "Boomtown." He costarred in two notable miniseries, the epic "From the Earth to the Moon" and Yves Simoneau's award-winning "Nuremberg." His telefilm appearances include "The Terry Fox Story," "Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long," "Varian's War" and "Bleacher Bums." His stage work includes the off-Broadway productions of "Blue Window" (as well as the show's subsequent PBS American Playhouse presentation) and "Crackwalker" (which he also produced).

BRIAN HOWE ( )

Brian Howe was most recently seen starring with Robin Williams in Barry Levinson's vacation comedy "RV" and will next be seen in "The Pursuit of Happyness" with Will Smith. Howe's feature film roles also include portraying Carl Leffert, the Head of the Studio, in "The Majestic" with Jim Carrey; starring as Earl Amdursky in Steven Spielberg's acclaimed "Catch Me If You Can" with Leonardo DiCaprio and Christopher Walken; the indie "Dark Heart" about an Iraq War homecoming; "K-PAX" starring Kevin Spacey and Jeff Bridges; and David Mamet's "State and Main." His extensive television credits include "Law and Order," "C.S.I.," "Crossing Jordan," "Touched By An Angel," "Felicity," "Will and Grace," "Judging Amy," "The District," "Charmed," "C.S.I.: Miami" and "The Unit."

RICH HUTCHMAN ( )

Rich Hutchman has guest-starred on a number of popular television series including "C.S.I.," "Yes, Dear," "In Justice," "Medical Investigation," "Still Standing," "Angel," "NYPD Blue" and "Chicago Hope." His feature film credits include "The Island," "Since You've Been Gone," "Spacemen," "Stricken" and "Phantom of the Megaplex." A graduate in Theatre Arts from Kalamazoo College, Hutchman has also been seen in numerous stage productions.

註：以上資訊由片主或其推廣代表提供。本網並不保證此等資訊是否正確。
Note: The information above is provided by the owners of the film or their agents who are responsible for the promotion of the film. We do not guarantee the accuracy of such information.

相關連結 Related Links

• 最近公影電影 Recent, Current, and Upcoming Films