Scott Caan Book Release Today!

TYSON movie trailer

Check out the trailer to 'TYSON" directed by James Toback

http://www.sonyclassics.com/tyson/

Brett interviewed in MOVIELINE about Rat Press

Written by S.T. VanAirsdale | 14 Apr 2009, 7:00 AM

Say what you will about the Rush Hour franchise and anything else in Brett Ratner’s cinematic oeuvre, but never accuse the guy of not having taste. The 40-year-old director recently plucked a handful of out-of-print film books from his home library, giving them a long-overdue revival under his new Rat Press imprint. Among them: Jim, filmmaker James Toback’s 1971 memoir about his tense, orgiastic days living with football great Jim Brown; and Lawrence Grobel’s expansive interviews with Marlon Brando and producer Robert Evans. Each approaches their subjects’ legacies with wit, candor and unparalleled access, revealing perspectives that Ratner says have influenced him — and should influence others — for years.

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March Madness Guitar Hero Commercial with Coaches and Metallica!

From Fox Business News:

College Basketball Fever Strikes Guitar Hero(R) Metallica(R) With Bob Knight, 'Coach K,' Rick Pitino and Roy Williams

SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 30, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ ----Activision Publishing, Inc.'s (Nasdaq: ATVI) Guitar Hero(R: 26.93, 0, 0%) makes a slam dunk with the latest installment of the "Risky Business"- inspired advertising campaign featuring four of the best-known national collegiate basketball coaches of all time and their surprise encounter with world-famous rock band Metallica. The ad is an extension of the "Risky Business"- inspired Guitar Hero campaign that pays tribute to the famous lip- and guitar-syncing scene that appeared in the popular film "Risky Business." The ad will highlight the coaches jamming on instruments from Guitar Hero(R: 26.93, 0, 0%) Metallica(R: 26.93, 0, 0%) to the song "Old Time Rock and Roll," performed by Bob Seger.

The commercial, airing now and throughout the men's college basketball playoffs and championship game, features the all-time leader in college basketball coaching wins Bob Knight gripping the mic, arch rivals Duke University Coach Mike Krzyzewski ("Coach K") and University of North Carolina Coach Roy Williams sharing duties on the guitar, and former NBA coach and current University of Louisville Coach Rick Pitino dominating the drums. During their performance, the men are confronted by legendary rock band, Metallica, who are unimpressed by the coaches' rock and roll fantasy.

For the full article: CLICK HERE

Related: http://coaches.guitarhero.com/

And also check out a little outtakes video:

RAT PRESS

From LAtimes:

Brett Ratner has a library full of books about filmmakers and their work experiences. So it's hardly a surprise to discover that the director behind the "Rush Hour" films has decided to start publishing books himself.

He's just launched a new series of film books through his Rat Press imprint, including a James Toback memoir about his friendship with NFL running back turned actor Jim Brown, as well as two interview books from longtime Playboy Q&A king Lawrence Grobel -- a collection of interviews with producer Robert Evans and an updated account of Grobel's fascinating 1978 interviews with Marlon Brando.

Full Article here:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/the_big_picture/2009/03/brett-ratner-bo.html

Also Read:
http://www.newsweek.com/id/190372

http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6645629.html?q=rat+press&

And of course:
http://www.ratpress.com

Guitar Hero Metallica!!!

Check out the teaser trailer and some behind the scenes photographs from the new Guitar Hero: Metallica commercial directed by Brett. It features the band as well as some guest stars from the NCAA. Ha!



















LINKS:
http://metallica.guitarhero.com/

Archive: Jimmy Choo Behind The Scenes

Check out some behind the scenes photos from Brett's Jimmy Choo photoshoots! Enjoy!

Brett photographs Hugh Jackman for Oscar Promos!

And also check out some behind the scenes photos!






http://www.oscars.org/

Brett shoots Courtney Love for the new issue of HEEB MAGAZINE

Heeb Magazine: The Wasted Issue
Available at fine newstands now!

Or read online here: http://www.heebmagazine.com/issues/view/19

Brett photographs Heavy D for new album cover

Heavy D is back! Check out his album here: www.myspace.com/heavyd

Brett directs Steve Wynn in exciting new "ENCORE HOTEL" Spot!

Via hotelchatter.com...

Steve Wynn Exposes Inner Daredevil To Promote Encore Las Vegas

If you didn't know, we're getting extremely excited for the opening of Encore Las Vegas, Steve Wynn's follow-up to his hugely successful Wynn Las Vegas. The opening date is not until Dec. 22nd but we will probably be writing something about Encore every day until then, starting with the making of the Encore website video.

If you head over to EncoreLasVegas.com (or if you don't want to wait for that to load, go here) you will see a video of Steve Wynn sitting atop the corner of the top of Encore which is 675 feet above ground. Naturally, you assume that this is a green-screen trick. Wynn is kinda old and that is really high up. But Encore wants to let you know that Steve Wynn was actually sitting atop the resort's precipice.

This behind-the-scenes YouTube video shows Steve and Hollywood director Brett Ratner filming the commercial which was shot from a helicopter as Steve sat on the building. As far as we can tell, Wynn is not wearing a harness of any sort and those helicopter blades are only like three feet away from his face. Oy! Our heart just stopped a little thinking about that.

Of course, Wynn had some practice as he did a similar thing for the Wynn's opening. God bless him! Maybe he can teach us how to overcome our fear of heights (which by the way, is something we just acquired in our 29th year. Sheesh.)

Note: And yes, we will be commenting on the follow-up video soon where Steve talks about Encore and what's inside all the while sporting a purple v-neck sweater.

Article by Juliana at Hotelchatter.com

Jamie Foxx ft T.I. "Just Like Me" directed by Brett Ratner

Brett Directs new Jamie Foxx music video "Just like me" Featuring T.I.

Check back for the full video soon!

For more photos head to rap-up.com: CLICK HERE!

To download the single from itunes, CLICK HERE!

Related: www.jamiefoxx.com

EXCLUSIVE! Heidi Klum Guitar Hero Commercial

Check out Sexy Supermodel Heidi Klum rockin' out to the new "Guitar Hero: World Tour" in this Exclusive Internet-Only Commercial directed by Brett. Woooo Hooo!

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO!

Guitar Hero: World Tour

Brett directs new Guitar Hero World Tour spots!

Hey kids, last week Brett Ratner directed the new commercial spots for Activision's upcoming game GUITAR HERO: WORLD TOUR featuring supermodels and superstar athletes such as, Heidi Klum, Tony Hawk, Kobe Bryant, Marissa Miller, Alex Rodriguez, and Olympian Michael Phelps.

Look for the commercials to be posted online soon!

For now, take a look at some behind the scenes photos and a game trailer for GUITAR HERO: WORLD TOUR.


Kobe Bryant looking at playback with Brett and some young fans


Michael Phelps, Brett, and Tony Hawk


Bobby Kotick, CEO of Activision, testing out a prototype of Guitar Hero: One Man Band


Alex Rodriguez and Heidi Klum


Related links:
www.guitarhero.com
www.activision.com

Alina's "When You Leave - Numa Numa" song available now on iTunes!!!

Alina's hot new song and music video "When You Leave - Numa Numa" is available to download on iTunes! GET YOURS TODAY!


CLICK HERE to go directly to the iTunes store!

"NUMA NUMA" by ALINA directed by Brett Ratner

http://www.myspace.com/alinapuscau

Also be sure to check out the behind the scenes video too!

"New York, I Love You" Teaser

Brett nominated for Another VMA for directing Miley Cyrus's "7 Things" Video!

From MTV news:

"Hannah Montana" star Miley Cyrus picked up her first VMA nomination and seems an early favorite for the Best New Artist title. But she'll have to contend with Katy Perry, the lass behind this summer's infectious hit"I Kissed a Girl," which was already nominated in the Best Female Video category. Nods also went to "American Idol" veteran Jordin Sparks, country-crossover cutie Taylor Swift and German rock collective Tokio Hotel, whose "Ready, Set, Go!" is also in the running for Best Pop Video...

For the full article: CLICK HERE

Make sure you VOTE for "7 Things"! CLICK HERE!