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2009-09-04T11:49:00.000-07:00

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Brett Ratner on Michael Jackson : 'You felt like God was within him'

2009-07-06T07:15:00.000-07:00

By Patrick Goldstein From the LA times:

My father loves to brag to his friends that while his son is a big-shot Hollywood reporter, it was his father who actually met Michael Jackson. Until he retired a few years ago, my dad had a store called the 24 Collection on the Lincoln Road Mall in Miami Beach that specialized in fashion, jewelry, art and one-of-a-kind oddities (I still have a clock set into a Cuban cigar box with a portrait of Fidel Castro on the clock face). One day Brett Ratner, who grew up in Miami and whose mother was a regular customer at the store, called my dad and asked if he could bring his pal Michael Jackson by to look around. As he often did as a courtesy for celebrities who might be annoyed or hounded, my father closed the store that afternoon and put the staff at Jackson's disposal.

"Michael walked around every inch of the store, feeling things, smelling things," my father remembers. "He'd ask questions about what this was or that was, where it was from, how we found it. I made sure the staff didn't intrude on him, although one person did ask for an autograph, which made them an ex-employee right away. But Michael was just off in his own world, curious about everything he saw."

I think my dad got his hopes up when he saw that Jackson was also accompanied by an aide who had a zippered envelope full of cash. But the King of Pop never bought anything. After spending an hour in the store, he just thanked everyone for letting him look around and left.

I called Ratner this morning to ask him how he became such fast friends with Jackson. It turns out that they met in 1998 when Ratner was finishing his first "Rush Hour" picture. One day, Chris Tucker was doing a scene and broke into a wild, Michael Jackson-style dance. The sequence was so funny that when Ratner had test screenings of the film, it got one of the biggest laughs in the picture. But because it was an obvious Jackson impression, Ratner knew he had to clear it with the pop star before he could put it in the movie.

That presented a problem, since Jackson was so reclusive that even Ratner, one of the great celebrity schmoozers of our time, couldn't get to him. He even called Jackson's Neverland ranch but never got anywhere. Then he got lucky. "My editor was talking to the projectionist who ran the final screening and it turned out that he was Michael's personal projectionist," Ratner told me today. "So I gave him the print and asked him to play the beginning of the second reel for Michael, which had Chris' dance in it."

Two days later Ratner picked up the phone and heard the soft, feathery voice of Michael Jackson. So what did Michael say? Keep reading.

"Michael said he'd watched the whole movie and loved it, especially the scene Chris did with his dance. He said, 'You have my permission to use whatever you want.' " That was great, but Ratner needed something in writing. When he asked Jackson to sign something on a piece of paper, Jackson simply invited him up to the ranch. "So I drove up there and walked in, with all his giraffes and other animals, all out there to greet me." Ratner recalls. "I ended up staying at the ranch and we just became great friends. We both had this huge, almost childlike fascination with movies and music and all kinds of entertainment."

Over the years, Ratner and Jackson spent an enormous amount of time together. They would film each other, with Jackson asking Ratner about how he became a film director and Ratner asking Jackson about how he became an entertainer. "I have hours of footage of us, sitting around in our pajamas, with me asking him about what kind of music he loved as a kid, what kind of books he had on the wall as a kid. When you were with him, you really felt like God was within him. He was an amazing, superhuman kind of person, but he always treated you as an equal. He would be your friend and he never asked for anything in return."

One of their favorite activities was to have dance-offs in the game room at Jackson's house. Jackson would put on a record, usually a song by his sister, Janet, and unleash some awesome dance moves. Then Ratner or Chris Tucker, who would sometimes come along, would play Michael's records and dance along to them. I asked Ratner if that felt a little like a mere mortal playing one-on-one with LeBron James. "Hey, I wasn't self-conscious. I'm a pretty good dancer. It was just fun to do it together."

When they weren't dancing, Ratner and Jackson would watch movies together. He says they must've watched the original version of "Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" 50 times over the years. "I know that people looked at Michael and thought he was strange, but to me, he was fascinating," Ratner says. "He was the most inspirational person in my life. His one dream was to cure all the sick children in the world. And when I'd say, 'Isn't that impossible?' Michael would just start to cry. He was very emotional about things that moved him. I guess you'd have to say he was a pure innocent in a world that wasn't so innocent anymore."

Scott Caan Book Release Today!

2009-05-30T13:10:00.001-07:00

TYSON movie trailer

2009-04-18T11:50:00.000-07:00

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

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

Brett interviewed in MOVIELINE about Rat Press

2009-04-17T02:10:00.000-07:00

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.

CLICK HERE for Full Article

March Madness Guitar Hero Commercial with Coaches and Metallica!

2009-03-30T23:17:00.000-07:00

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

2009-03-29T22:38:00.001-07:00

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!!!

2009-03-23T14:28:00.000-07:00

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

2009-03-05T12:49:00.000-08:00

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

Brett photographs Hugh Jackman for Oscar Promos!

2009-02-16T02:11:00.001-08:00

And also check out some behind the scenes photos!

http://www.oscars.org/

Brett shoots Courtney Love for the new issue of HEEB MAGAZINE

2009-01-09T02:10:00.000-08:00

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

2009-01-08T02:13:00.000-08:00

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

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

2008-12-03T11:20:00.000-08:00

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

2008-11-27T11:53:00.000-08:00

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

2008-11-24T00:31:00.000-08:00

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

2008-11-04T14:56:00.001-08:00

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

2008-10-30T00:14:00.001-07:00

Brett directs new Guitar Hero World Tour spots!

2008-10-18T12:07:00.001-07:00

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!!!

2008-09-13T00:45:00.000-07:00

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

2008-09-03T05:22:00.000-07:00

http://www.myspace.com/alinapuscau

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

"New York, I Love You" Teaser

2008-08-24T22:29:00.001-07:00

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

2008-08-21T03:59:00.000-07:00

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!

Brett nominated for VMA's for Mariah Carey's "Touch my Body" video!

2008-08-02T13:49:00.000-07:00

from MTV news:

"I have faith in my fans," she said. "I believe they will come through for me, because they always have. My house is not complete without an American Moonman, and I would say 'Touch My Body' deserves one. Brett Ratner directed it, I have a unicorn in there, I have ['Guitar Hero'] in there — who else has that?"

Read Full Article: CLICK HERE!

And to VOTE for Touch my Body: CLICK HERE!

Star Wars vs. Rush Hour

2008-07-23T03:08:00.000-07:00

Brett guest edits the current issue of HEEB magazine!

2008-07-21T02:32:00.000-07:00

Make sure you go to your local news stand and pick up the latest issue of HEEB MAGAZINE, guest edited by Brett Ratner! Featuring a pull-out Jewish Swimsuit Calendar!

http://www.heebmagazine.com/issues/view/17

Miley Cyrus "7 Things"

2008-07-06T11:01:00.000-07:00

Brett directs new Miley Cyrus Video!!

2008-06-18T16:24:00.001-07:00

Coming soon... Miley Cyrus's new music video, "7 Things" directed by Brett Ratner! Until then, check out some photos from the set below!

Related: www.mileycyrus.com
For more pictures: click here

Introducting BRETT RATNER BRANDS™ © ®

2008-05-27T13:58:00.000-07:00

David Archuleta

David Cook

Brett Ratner bows branding business
Company to infuse pop culture into marketing
By MARC GRASER

Brett Ratner is getting into the branded entertainment biz, launching Brett Ratner Brands as a consultancy to infuse a dose of pop culture into clients' marketing campaigns.

Venture's first work bowed during Fox's "American Idol" finale Wednesday: two spots for Activision's hit game franchise "Guitar Hero" featuring the season's two remaining singers playing out an iconic scene from "Risky Business."

In the two 30-second spots, one starring winner David Cook and David Archuleta, the contestants bound around their living rooms in their underwear lip- and guitar-syncing to Bob Seger's "Old Time Rock and Roll" the same way Tom Cruise did in the hit 1983 pic. Naturally, the two are holding the "Guitar Hero" guitar.

"They were the same spots with the same music, but they were different because the charisma and characters of the two Davids are so different," said Ratner, who helmed the spots.

Ratner doesn't see his new venture replacing the role of an ad agency.

"I have a film career," he said. "The ad agency serves a specific purpose, and they're creative as well. I can collaborate with them to help their clients. It's all about connecting with audiences through the use of storytelling. Young people today are sensitive to being sold to. They sense when that happens and don't respond to it."

Activision tied "Guitar Hero" in with "American Idol" because of the show's music focus and the nationwide appeal of its contestants.

Ratner will continue brainstorming ideas for spots and campaigns for Activision, currently his brand unit's only client.

In addition to the "American Idol" spots, he'd also integrated "Guitar Hero 3" into Mariah Carey's musicvideo for "Touch My Body."

Ratner now hopes the relationship with the gamemaker leads to pic projects.

"The games business is much more exciting than the movie business right now," Ratner said. "I will be doing movies that come from videogames," adding that he'll now have "access to the Activision brain" and the people who create its games.

The "Risky Business" spots, produced by ad agency DDB and H.S.I. Prods, can be seen on Guitarhero.com and have made the rounds online, posted on sites including YouTube. They'll also get more spins on TV.

"Guitar Hero" will add three titles this year, including Nintendo DS and Aerosmith editions, as well as the newest installment, "Guitar Hero World Tour." (via VARIETY)

....

Read more at: WWW.ADAGE.COM

Brett directs segment for "New York, I Love You"

2008-04-04T00:23:00.000-07:00

Hey Kids! Here are some exclusive sneak peeks from Brett's set of "New York, I love you." The companion to last years heartwarming film "Paris Je T'aime."

Brett's installment has many hilarious surprises we won't spoil here. Be sure to check it out when it hits theaters later this year!

New York, I Love You (IMDB)

Rush Hour 2 "Sweded"

2008-03-31T01:47:00.000-07:00

"Touch My Body" by Mariah Carey Directed by Brett Ratner

2008-03-06T15:35:00.000-08:00

"Touch My Body"

2008-02-27T10:31:00.001-08:00

Brett directs Mariah Carey's new video "Touch My Body", the hot new single off her upcoming album "E=MC2"!

The video features the humourous side of Mariah and also stars funnyman Jack McBrayer from NBC's "30 Rock"

For more info about the upcoming video and to listen to Brett's interview with Ryan Seacrest, CLICK HERE.

Bretts photography in September's Vanity Fair

2008-02-18T23:49:00.000-08:00

Check out last September's Vanity fair with an article about the "bad boys" of "Hollywood" with photographs by Brett Ratner taken at his Beverly Hills home.

To read the Vanity Fair article, CLICK HERE.

For the Photo Gallery, CLICK HERE.

Living in HD

2008-02-01T13:56:00.000-08:00

Brett named President of the Jury for the Plus Camerimage Festival 2007 in Poland

2008-01-22T18:33:00.000-08:00

Brett Ratner, Alan Parker, Roman Polanski, Mike Figgis

The International Film Festival of the Art of Cinematography PLUS CAMERIMAGE is the greatest and most recognized festival dedicated to the art of cinematography and its creators - cinematographers. It is held annually in Lodz, the second biggest city in Poland, the capital of the Polish cinema. PLUS CAMERIMAGE contributes to the growth of cinematographers’ prestige. The unconventional format of the Festival, which awards films according to their visual, aesthetic and technical values, has turned out to be an alternative for traditional film festivals. As all our guests emphasize - PLUS CAMERIMAGE is unique. The Festival proves to be a great forum not only for presentation but also for further development of international moviemaking. PLUS CAMERIMAGE helps young filmmakers and integrates the community of those already recognized, allowing them to explore new artistic areas.

Visit the site here: http://www.pluscamerimage.pl/

Jordache by Ratner

2007-10-16T01:08:00.000-07:00

Hey Kids, Check out the new JORDACHE ad campaign featuring the lovely Heidi Klum photographed by Brett Ratner at the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles.

To see the photos, CLICK HERE.

To see exclusive behind the scenes video and other Jordache goodies, CLICK HERE.

"Women's Murder Club" Slays Competition!

2007-10-15T23:56:00.000-07:00

From Variety.com...

ABC's "Women's Murder Club" opened to solid numbers Friday night, slaying its drama competish in demos and standing as the night's most-watched program overall.

The new series based on James Patterson's novels, about four women in San Francisco who combine their expertise as a detective, medical examiner, assistant D.A. and crime reporter to solve murders, was the top scripted program in its 9 o'clock hour, according to preliminary Nielsen nationals.

To read the full article, CLICK HERE!

For exclusive clips and interviews with the sexy stars, CLICK HERE!

New Rush Hour 3 Behind The Scenes Photos!

2007-10-02T12:36:00.001-07:00

Exclusive RUSH HOUR 3 Behind the Scenes photos now available!

Check them out in the Gallery. CLICK HERE!

Rush Hour Trilogy Book!

2007-10-02T12:22:00.000-07:00

Coinciding with the launch of Rush Hour 3, the only book on the Rush Hour movies—a full-color companion for fans, with more than 250 photos and excerpts from the outrageously comic action-packed scripts.

"I'm Detective Carter. Do you speak-a any English? DO-YOU-UNDERSTAND-THE- WORDS-THAT-ARE-COMING- OUT-OF-MY-MOUTH?" And so a legendary partnership is born. One's all talk, the other's all action. Streetwise L.A. detective James Carter (Chris Tucker) and Hong Kong supercop Chief Inspector Lee (Jackie Chan) mix punches with punchlines in the hilarious action-comedy trilogy Rush Hour.

From the streets of Los Angeles (Rush Hour) to Hong Kong and Las Vegas (Rush Hour 2) and Paris high atop the Eiffel Tower (Rush Hour 3), these unlikely partners take down criminals around the globe, and let the wisecracks fly:
"You are a civilian. In Hong Kong, I am Michael Jackson and you are Toto."
"You think they scare me? I'm from Los Angeles. We invented gangs!"
"Just follow my lead, act like a tourist." "I am a tourist, fool!"

Rush Hour: Lights, Camera, Action! includes an introduction by Brett Ratner (who directed all three movies), a foreword by major fan Quentin Tarantino, movie stills, storyboards, behind-the-scenes material, excerpts from the three scripts, and film reviews. 250 color photos.

Available at your favorite bookstore or Online from Amazon.com
ORDER HERE!

Brett Directing "BLUE BLOOD" Pilot for NBC

2007-10-02T12:18:00.000-07:00

From Variety.com

...Based on the bestselling 2004 autobiography by Gotham cop Ed Conlon, "Blue" is an ensemble hour about a rookie NYPD police officer. The twist: The newbie officer is a Harvard grad who decides to return to the family beat -- law enforcement.

For the full article CLICK HERE

To order the book from Amazon.com CLICK HERE

Rush Hour 3 on BLU-RAY announced!

2007-10-02T12:04:00.000-07:00

(From http://bluray.highdefdigest.com)

Start making your Christmas lists, RUSH HOUR 3 to debut on Blu-Ray DVD on DECEMBER 26th!

According to just-released specs, extras common to the Blu-ray, DVD and upcoming HD DVD versions of 'Rush Hour 3' will include audio commentary from director Brett Ratner, deleted scenes, the "Le Rush Hour Trois Production Diary" featurette, a gag reel and the theatrical trailer.

Exclusive to both high-def versions will be a picture-in-picture video commentary featuring Ratner and cast & crew, while the HD DVD version will also enjoy web-enabled content to be announced at a future date.

For more info CLICK HERE.

Jimmy Choo Behind The Scene Videos!

2007-09-24T11:10:00.000-07:00

Check out the new Jimmy Choo Behind The Scenes Video from Brett Ratner's Photoshoots!

My Way

2007-09-21T20:57:00.000-07:00

Ratner, Tucker reteam for "Sinatra" (Variety)
CLICK HERE to read article.

Brett on Sunday Morning Shootout!

2007-09-18T14:41:00.000-07:00

For the full unedited interview CLICK HERE

New JIMMY CHOO photos!

2007-09-18T14:24:00.000-07:00

Check out the latest Autumn/Winter ad campaign photos for Jimmy Choo photographed by Brett Ratner featuring model Heather Marks.

CLICK HERE to go to the Photography Gallery
CLICK HERE for Behind the Scenes Photos

Related: www.jimmychoo.com

Brett and Chris on The Charlie Rose Show

2007-09-16T00:47:00.000-07:00

Brett featured in "HAUTE LIVING" Magazine

2007-08-14T18:54:00.000-07:00

Haute Living Magazine "Blockbuster Brett"

Jackie Chan on Letterman

2007-08-14T18:24:00.001-07:00

Jackie & Chris on Conan! Great!

2007-08-09T16:36:00.000-07:00

Billion-Dollar Director

2007-08-06T14:15:00.000-07:00

CLICK HERE for the Variety article on Brett

Brett on Jimmy Kimmel

2007-08-02T17:08:00.000-07:00

Brett in LA Weekly

2007-08-01T22:31:00.000-07:00

Click Here to read article...

RUSH HOUR 3 LA PREMIERE!!

2007-08-01T11:08:00.000-07:00

Hey kids! Click on the links below to check out pictures and videos from the Rush Hour 3 Premiere last Monday night in beautiful Hollywood, California! Where stars make dreams, and dreams... make stars.

LAtimes Article
IESB.net Photo Gallery
Hollywood.com Photo Gallery
MTV.com Photo Gallery

Transformers 2

2007-07-20T15:14:00.001-07:00

Ratner to direct PLAYBOY

2007-07-12T20:59:00.001-07:00

CLICK HERE for the Variety article.

Brett Ratner to host Hillary Clinton Fundraiser

2007-05-25T16:01:00.000-07:00

From Variety.com...

“What is exciting is I think a lot people are going to come and hear Hillary speak that normally wouldn’t go to a political fund-raiser,” Ratner said from Cannes. “That is what exciting about the way we are doing it. The list (of attendees) is a very interesting list.”

He said that he is “supporting the Democratic party” -- and plans to hold an event for John Edwards as well.

“I love Hillary, and I think she’s amazing. I am happy to just introduce people to this who haven’t been exposed to politics, aren’t thinking about politics or don’t have a political point of view.”

To read the full article, CLICK HERE

Related: www.hillaryclinton.com

Watch ON THE LOT Online

2007-05-24T11:55:00.001-07:00

Were you busy on Tuesday evening and missed the premiere episode of America's new hit reality phenomenon sensation super show?? Well don't worry, because the good people at FOX have put the entire episode online free to view at your leisure!

WATCH FULL EPISODES HERE

Also a great clip of Brett talking about how he got his big break. CLICK HERE.

Brett guests stars on HBO's Entourage

2007-05-22T01:39:00.001-07:00

Did you kids catch Brett's appearance on last Sunday's episode of Entourage?
If not, make sure to TiVO the reruns this week!

For a video preview of the episode, CLICK HERE
To check out some Behind the Scenes photos, CLICK HERE

"ON THE LOT" Premieres May 22!

2007-05-20T11:59:00.000-07:00

You could be here . . .

OR . . .

Be sure to check out Brett Ratner as a guest judge on the new FOX reality show "ON THE LOT" produced by Steven Spielberg and Mark Burnett. Where aspiring filmmakers compete for a grand prize one-million-dollar deal at Dreamworks. Like, Wow!

www.thelot.com

HELMUT by JUNE on HBO/CINEMAX

2007-05-20T11:51:00.000-07:00

(Click images to view LARGER posters)

Now airing! The new HBO Documentary "HELMUT BY JUNE" on the life of legendary photographer Helmut Newton directed by his wife June Newton and produced by Brett Ratner. Check your local listings!

For more information on the film, CLICK HERE.

New Jimmy Choo behind the scenes shots!

2007-05-11T15:52:00.000-07:00

Once again the good people at JIMMY CHOO have tapped Brett Ratner to photograph their latest campaign with the Canadian supermodel Heather Marks. Check out the exclusive images from last weeks Cinco de Mayo photoshoot. Look for the official ad campaign pictures soon!

To see the behind the scenes photos CLICK HERE!

RUSH HOUR 3 Trailer!

2007-05-07T00:33:00.000-07:00

Check out the new Rush Hour 3 Trailer in fancy HD!

CLICK HERE!

"Helmut by June" Los Angeles Premiere!

2007-04-18T20:41:00.000-07:00

Hey kids, head over to STYLE.COM to check out photos from the Los Angeles release party for the Cinemax documentary "Helmut By June" directed by June Newton and produced by Brett Ratner.

Also be sure to check out the late Helmut Newton's work at HELMUTNEWTON.COM

Check out the party photos by clicking HERE. Enjoy!

On set of Rush Hour 3 on E!

2007-03-06T21:58:00.000-08:00

Rush Hour 3 Official Teaser Online!

2007-02-10T06:58:00.001-08:00

spread ( RED ) directed by Brett Ratner

2007-02-10T06:24:00.000-08:00

Check out the latest spread ( red ) promotional spot featuring supermodel Alina Puscau and comedian Chris Katan directed by Brett Ratner. For More information on the ( red ) campaign, go to www.joinred.com. To see the Exclusive behind the scenes photos CLICK HERE.

Brett in Vanity Fair magazine

2007-02-09T18:55:00.000-08:00

Be sure to check out the latest issue of VANITY FAIR magazine March 2007 for an exclusive article on Brett. Or if you want to save some trees, CLICK HERE to read the article online.

Rush Hour 3 on MTV NEWS!

2007-02-09T18:24:00.000-08:00

Hey Kids, Head on over to MTV OVERDRIVE to see an exclusive Behind The Scenes interview on the set of Rush Hour 3 with Brett, Jackie, and Chris. Sweet! CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO

First look at RUSH HOUR 3!

2007-02-09T18:14:00.000-08:00

New Line Cinema has released a couple official Publicity Photos from RUSH HOUR 3. Check em out below. (Click Images for Larger Size)

©Glen Wilson/New Line Cinema

New JIMMY CHOO campaign photos online!

2007-02-09T11:00:00.000-08:00

Check out the new JIMMY CHOO campaign adverts of model Jessica Miller photographed by Brett Ratner in the Hollywood Hills. (Click Images to Enlarge). Also check out the exclusive behind the scenes photographs HERE.

More Updates Coming Soon!

2007-02-04T11:09:00.000-08:00

Hey folks, sorry for the long delay here at BrettRatnerDotCom. But everyone has been busy and hard at work on the production of Rush Hour 3. But don't worry, many new posts will be coming soon. Including exclusive photos from set and other goodies. Stay tuned...

Until then, be sure to check out www.jackiechan.com for Jackie's set diarys, which are a treat.

Brett and Jackie Chan in Paris!

2006-09-21T10:49:00.000-07:00

Our good friends over at Jackiechan.com have posted new pictures of Brett and Jackie scouting locations in Paris for Rush Hour 3.

Check them out HERE and HERE.

Brett guests stars on Entourage!

2006-09-07T00:15:00.000-07:00

Check out pictures of Brett and Johnny Drama at Brett's house during a recent filming of HBO's "Entourage". Enjoy!

Two New Magazine Articles about Brett

2006-07-27T15:39:00.000-07:00

Check out the interview with Brett in the July/August issue of Hollywood Life. Click Here.

Check out the new article about Brett in the June issue of British GQ. Click Here.

Brett on Jimmy Kimmel Live

2006-07-27T15:32:00.000-07:00

Check out Brett's appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live the day he returned from XMEN:THE LAST STAND premiere in Cannes.

CLICK HERE to watch the interview. (Quicktime 7 Required)

Brett Punks Hugh Jackman!

2006-07-24T13:18:00.000-07:00

Jessica Simpson Album Covers by Brett

2006-07-22T17:49:00.000-07:00

Jessica Simpson "A Public Affair" Album Cover photographed by Brett Ratner

Jessica Simpson "A Public Affair" Single Cover Photographed By Brett Ratner

Jessica Simpson "A Public Affair" Album Cover Photographed by Brett Ratner

(Click on Photos for Larger Versions)

"A Public Affair" Debuts Today on TRL!

2006-07-19T11:14:00.000-07:00

New "A Public Affair" Video - Debuts July 19th!
Brett Ratner of X-Men fame directed this star-studded video chronicling a fun night out with Jessica and her celebrity friends. In the clip, Jessica Simpson is joined by EVA LONGORIA, CHRISTINA APPLEGATE, CHRISTINA MILIAN, MARIA MENOUNOS, ANDY DICK and RYAN SEACREST. CLICK HERE to see the Full Video! CLICK HERE for exclusive Behind The Scenes Photos!

New JIMMY CHOO photos now online

2006-07-18T11:22:00.000-07:00

Check out the photos from the new JIMMY CHOO ad campaign shot by Brett. CLICK HERE to go to the gallery. Also, check out some cool BEHIND THE SCENES photos too. Enjoy!

Rush Hour 3 Location Scouting in Paris!

2006-06-30T17:56:00.000-07:00

Our friends over at Jackiechan.com have posted new pictures

from a Rush Hour 3 location scout in Paris last week.
Check out the photos here.

Filming Wraps on Jessica Simpson's new Music Video "A Public Affair"

2006-06-25T18:05:00.000-07:00

Brett Ratner has teamed up with Jessica Simpson once again to direct her latest video, “A Public Affair” for her new album. Look for the video to be posted soon!

For now go watch their last video together, “These Boots are made for Walkin” and to listen to, "A Public Affair" Enjoy!

5th Annual Chrysalis Butterfly Ball 2006

2006-06-10T12:45:00.000-07:00

Brett with Chrysalis 2006 honoree Salma Hayek, and Rebecca Gayheart.

Check out more photos from the 5th Annual Chrysalis Butterfly Ball on the Chrysalis website. Click Here.

The XMEN in Cannes on the Today Show

2006-05-22T20:52:00.000-07:00

Check out Brett and the cast of the Xmen: The Last Stand at the Cannes Film Festival!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjlZqBuhAhU

Brett shoots new JIMMY CHOO campaign

2006-05-07T18:25:00.000-07:00

Brett has recently wrapped a photoshoot for the new JIMMY CHOO ad campaign. The shoot took place in the Mojave desert outside of Los Angeles and featured actress/model Molly Simms and music producer Quicny Jones.

Look for the finished photos to be released shortly. Until then, check out Brett's photos for the previous campaign featuring Nicole Richie. Click Here.