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WWE SuperStar, actor and recording artist, John Cena is one of today’s rising young stars. Wired into today’s culture, he has built a significant fan base over the past three years. He uses his charisma, blue-collar work ethic and passion to provide his fans with a pure adrenaline rush each time he performs. Grounded in modest roots and a strong sense of self, he connects to fans around the world in a genuine way that few celebrities can.

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A steely-eyed veteran in his craft, Robert Patrick commands the screen with his powerful, confident presence.
He can currently be seen starring as Colonel Tom Ryan in CBS’ new hit action-drama “The Unit,” produced by David Mamet. The show follows a team of America’s covert operatives and how their dangerous job affects their lives.

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Kelly Carlson is a series regular on the FX drama series “Nip/Tuck,” starring as Kimber Henry, the perfection-compelled model with a reckless appetite.
She had a starring role in “Starship Troopers 2.” As part of the film’s promotion, she enthusiastically devoted time to visiting hospitals to meet with military personnel wounded in the Iraqi and Afghani theatres of war and meeting with their families. Read the rest of this entry »

WWE wrestling SuperStar John Cena makes his motion picture debut in the rugged action thriller THE MARINE. Cena is John Triton, a heroic Marine who returns home after being discharged - against his will - from the war in Iraq. Stateside, he finds himself back in action, when his wife (Kelly Carlson) is kidnapped by a murderous gang led by the merciless Rome (Robert Patrick). With everything on the line, the Marine will stop at nothing to carry out his toughest and most important mission.

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In Turner Classic Movies’ (TCM) new documentary SPIELBERG ON SPIELBERG, premiering Monday, July 9, at 8 p.m. (ET)/9 p.m. (PT), two-time Best Director Oscar winner Steven Spielberg discusses his meteoric rise to success in Hollywood, as well as the motion pictures that took him there. The 90-minute special, which features exclusive and detailed interviews with arguably the most popular and influential director of his time, is produced by Richard Schickel, who created similar programs on Woody Allen and Martin Scorsese. The premiere of SPIELBERG ON SPIELBERG will be followed on TCM by Close Encounters of the Third Kind, which earned him his first Oscar nomination, and Jaws. Read the rest of this entry »

Clemensen Capital has specialized in investment banking related to North Asia since 1998. With its large network of global investors coupled with experience and expertise, Clemensen Capital has been at the center of a wide range of investments and private equity funds in the region. Entertainment finance and Digital Media investments have been a special focus in recent years.

Recognized as the powerhouse management firm in the animation industry with ties to an enormous amount and variety of creative content, The Gotham Group’s current feature film production slate includes the “The Spiderwick Chronicles,” for Paramount and Nickelodeon Movies, based on the best-selling series of fantasy books created by Gotham clients Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black; “Simon Bloom, The Gravity Keeper,” with Gary Ross attached for Universal; “The Devil You Know,” with Shawn Levy attached to direct and written by Gotham clients Steve Bencich and Ron Friedman for 20th Century Fox; “The Overachievers” with Shawn Levy’s 21 Laps banner; and “Creature Tech,” based on client Doug TenNapel’s graphic novel and set up at New Regency with “Forrest Gump” producer Wendy Finerman. Read the rest of this entry »

The Weinstein Company, The Gotham Group, and the Chungcheongnam-do government of South Korea announced today that they have joined forces as part of an extensive strategic relationship to produce, and distribute animated feature films. The announcement was made jointly today by The Weinstein Company co-chairmen Bob and Harvey Weinstein, The Gotham Group’s CEO/Founder Ellen Goldsmith-Vein and Chungcheongnam-do Governor Lee, Wan-gu. The parties were brought together, and the deal was structured by, Jon Vein on behalf of The Gotham Group, and Mariel Clemensen of Clemensen Capital. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Read the rest of this entry »

For Americans curious about Cuba’s health care system after seeing Michael Moore’s SiCKO, the new documentary film SALUD! sheds light on how such a resource-poor country can provide its people with universal health care. SALUD! is directed by Academy Award nominee Connie Field and was produced with support from Atlantic Philanthropies and the Rockefeller Foundation. Read the rest of this entry »

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