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GTN’s Hottest Movie Tie-In Programs: Visionary Directors, Authors, Producers and the True Stories that Inspired Them

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Exclusively Represented by GTN 212.645.4200 www.greatertalent.com/TheBlindSide

The Tuohy FamilyThe Real Heroes of The Blind Side

The Tuohy FamilyBack left to right: Sean & Leigh Anne TuohyFront left to right: Collins, Michael Oher & Sean Jr.www.greatertalent.com/TheBlindSide

2010 Academy

Award Winner for

Best Actress #1

Best-Seller

The Tuohy Children: Michael Oher, Collins & Sean Jr.The Difference Trust Makes: Supporting One Another Through Change and Transition

“Who knows where I’d be?” says Oher, who with the

love and support of the Tuohys has become the most

sought after player in football. Michael Oher, along

with Collins and Sean, Jr., inspire audiences to see their

greatest challenges as opportunities. “As I look back, it’s

crazy how I got here,” he says. “But it didn’t seem tough at

the time. I just lived day to day, did the best I could.”

The Father: Sean TuohyBehind The Blind Side: Overcoming Obstacles in the Face of Adversity Sean invites audiences to go behind-the-scenes of the Tuohy household with a heartwarming

message: “In our house, we believe in miracles.” Sharing personal anecdotes with his signature

southern charm, Sean brings The Blind Side to life. A dedicated father and inspirational coach, Sean

asks us to consider a simple question: why are kids just like Michael Oher are falling through the

cracks every day?

The Mother: Leigh Anne TuohyEvery Team is a Family: How to Make an Impact on Your Community

At the podium, Leigh Anne inspires audiences to recognize the potential in those around us—and to do

something about it. She shares her personal Blind Side observations, from seeing Michael Oher for the

fi rst time to how the experience changed her as a person—and the Tuohys as a family. She asks audiences

to explore how we can make an impact big enough to change a broken system.

In Conversation: Subject & Author Author Michael Lewis and Sean Tuohy have known each other since

childhoold: they were classmates for 13 years in their hometown of New

Orleans. Together on stage, Michael and Sean inspire audiences with the

humor and insight that only two long-time friends can share. They intimately discuss the evolution of The Blind Side and

what it means for the Tuohy family—and the American education system as a whole.

In Conversation: The Tuohy Family “She cried the second she met him, and it was over,” Sean

recalls. At the podium, Sean, Leigh Anne and Michael Oher

share their intimate, personal story that inspired The Blind Side.

As a family, they each share their individual perspectives on the

story, and they pose the bigger question: what is the defi nition of

family, and how can we all make a difference to those who need us

most?

The following programs are available together or separately

The Tuohy FamilyThe Real Life Heros of The Blind Side

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Michael Lewis & Paul DePodestaAuthor & Subject of Moneyball

Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game

With Brad Pitt on board as the leading role, the fi lm version of Michael

Lewis’ 2003 New York Times best-seller, Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game

is expected to take audiences by storm. Offering an unprecedented look behind the scenes of

a Major League Baseball franchise, Moneyball details the effect that an innovative personnel

approach has had in allowing the small-budget Oakland Athletics to consistently rank among

baseball’s best.

A shrewd observer of sports, politics, fi nance and the American scene, Michael Lewis combines keen

insight with his signature wit, making him one of today’s leading social commentators. In his best-

selling book, Moneyball, Lewis draws on his unique knowledge of money, science, entertainment and

ego to illustrate the strategies employed by a club gleaning lessons from corporate America.

Paul DePodesta has made a career of evaluating, measuring and assigning value to talent. Hailed

as “one of the most insightful and creative minds in baseball” by Padres CEO, Sandy Alderson,

DePodesta led the Athletics to their fi rst winning season in seven years in his fi rst season

as Assistant G.M. In Moneyball,

audiences experience the remarkable

success under the Beane/DePodesta

team, despite a shoestring budget.

At the podium, DePodesta

discusses the innovative

In an intimate conversation

peppered with anecdotes,

Lewis and DePodesta talk about

the genesis of Moneyball, the

philosophy the book explores,

and its lessons for businesses

everywhere. The conventional wisdom in Major League Baseball is that wealthy teams will

win out. But as Lewis and DePodesta demonstrate, there is an art to winning an unfair game.

Behind the Scenes With The Author: Michael Lewis

The Real-Life Subject: Paul DePodesta

In Conversation

Michael Lewis & Paul DePodestaAuthor & Subject of Moneyballwww.greatertalent.com/MichaelandPaul

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Executive Producer of the Entire BATMAN SeriesMichael Uslan

Bringing Batman to the Silver ScreenIn an inspiring program, Uslan takes audiences along on the journey of creating his career to bringing

Batman successfully to the big screen. He shares the principles that allowed him to persevere despite

repeated rejection and encourages audiences

everywhere to reach for their dreams and believe

in themselves. In a separate program, Uslan address

the founders of the comic book industry and how,

not coincidentally, the majority of them are Jewish

immigrants or fi rst generation American Jews. Person-

ally familiar with these legends, Uslan shares their

anecdotes. Along with many of these creators, Uslan ap-

pears in the documentary The Legends Behind the Comic

Books. Uslan also reveals the connection of the superhe-

roes created by these men and women to Jewish lore and

traditions—from how “The Golem” spawned “The Hulk”

and just how similar “Superman” and “Moses” really are.

The highly anticipated next chapter in Uslan’s Batman series,

The Dark Knight Rises, will once again star Christian Bale as

Bruce Wayne, as he continues his war on crime in the dark

depths of Gotham City. Set to premiere in July 2012, The

Dark Knight Rises will undoubtedly deliver another Batman

masterpiece that will have everyone talking.

The Man Behind BATMAN

Michael UslanBatman Executive Producer & Comic Book Historianwww.greatertalent.com/MichaelUslan

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Michael Uslan is best known as the originator and Executive Producer of the Batman movie

series, starting with Tim Burton’s 1989 fi lm, and continuing to 2008’s box offi ce record-

breaking The Dark Knight. Less well known is that the fi rst Batman fi lm was the culmination of

Uslan’s more than two decades of work to bring a serious, dark version of the character to the big

screen. Uslan’s start in the world of comics was as unlikely as his success in bringing Batman to the

theaters. Born into a blue collar family in New Jersey, Uslan was instilled at an early age to fi nd work

to be passionate about. Knowing he loved comics and fi lms, he set about creating a career.

In 1979, Uslan secured the fi lm rights to Batman from DC Comics. He was turned down by every

studio in Hollywood. The reason he was consistently given: Batman was from the funny pages and

wasn’t supposed to be taken “seriously.”

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Brett RatnerRenowned Hollywood Director, Producer & Entrepreneur

More than $1 Billion in Box Offi ce Sales

Dubbed “a born storyteller” by LA Weekly, Brett Ratner fi rst dreamed of making movies as a child growing

up in Miami Beach, Florida. Throughout elementary school, Ratner made movies in lieu of traditional

homework—a talent which helped him skip ahead two grades. After graduating high school early, Ratner was

determined to attend New York University Film School but was told that his unimpressive GPA would prevent

him from getting in. Ratner refused to accept no for an answer, and after barging into the Dean’s offi ce with

his application he was accepted into the program. At only 16 years old, Ratner became the department’s

youngest fi lm major in history.

Now the 16th highest grossing fi lm director in history with more than $1 billion in career box offi ce

sales, Ratner is also the quintessential entrepreneur. In addition to his directorial work, he runs Rat

Entertainment, a successful fi lm production company in partnership with Paramount Pictures; Rat Press,

a book publishing company with international distribution through Perseus Books Group; Rat Records,

a record label; and Brett Ratner Brands, the corporate branding company behind Activision’s Guitar

Hero Risky Business campaign and Wynn Resorts’ “Encore” campaign.

At the podium, Ratner’s archetypal journey

from Miami dreamer to Hollywood

mogul comes to life through his signature

charm and action-packed storytelling

style. Famous for his effortless comedic

timing and humorous perspective on

success, Ratner encourages audiences to

look beyond obstacles and never take

no for an answer. Also a prominent

and infl uential fi gure in the Jewish

community, Ratner shares how his

shameless chutzpah propelled him

into overwhelming success.

From Hip Hop to Hollywood

Brett RatnerRenowned Director, Producer& Entrepreneurwww.greatertalent.com/BrettRatner

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Renowned Actor & Director: Goonies, Rudy and Lord of the RingsSean Astin

Leadership & Fellowship at the Podium

In his talk What I Learned as a “Goonie,” “Rudy,” &

a Hobbit Named “Sam”, Sean blends an inside look at

his life and career along with the important messages

that are a unifying theme of his most popular fi lm roles:

teamwork and leadership.

Sean Astin made his feature fi lm debut at age 13 as “Mikey Walsh” in Richard Donner’s

adventure The Goonies (1984). Sean’s portrayal of a young man determined to play

football for Notre Dame in Rudy (1993) won hearts across America, and continues to inspire

young people whenever it is shown.

Other well-known fi lm credits include Bulworth, Courage Under Fire, Memphis Belle, Encino

Man, Like Father Like Son, Where the Day Takes You, Staying Together, War of the Roses, Safe

Passage, 50 First Dates and White Water Summer. His role in Peter Jackson’s epic Lord of

the Rings, as “Samwise Gamgee,” the trustworthy sidekick of “Frodo Baggins” (played by

Elijah Wood) earned him accolades around the world. an received Best Actor honors for his

performance in Low Life at the Fort Lauderdale Film Festival. He can also be seen in the indie

releases Deterrence, Kimberly, The Last Producer, Boy Meets Girl, Smile, The Final Season and

Borderland. A promising director, Astin garnered an Academy Award nomination for his short

fi lm Kangaroo Court, which he co-produced

with his wife, Christine. A Directors Guild

of America member, Astin has also directed

episodes of the HBO anthology series

Perversions of Science and Angel for The WB.

His short fi lm The Long and Short of It was an

offi cial entry at Sundance 2003. Sean is also the

narrator for the popular show Meerkat Manor.

A Beloved Career & Cast of Characters

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Iconic Star Trek Actor, Acclaimed Director & PhotographerLeonard Nimoy

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Leonard NimoyAcclaimed Actor, Director& Photographerwww.greatertalent.com/LeonardNimoy

Leonard Nimoy’s portrayal of the intense, rational and emotionally suppressed Vulcan, Spock, on Star Trek

has left an indelible imprint on popular culture. First airing in 1966, Nimoy’s character would become an

icon over the years as the popular television show branched off into syndication and later onto the big screen

as a series of six feature fi lms. Nimoy’s performance on Star Trek earned him three Emmy nominations.

Nimoy also became a successful movie director, responsible for Star Trek III: The Search for Spock and Star

Trek IV: The Voyage Home, the most successful of the Star Trek fi lms to date. Gene Roddenberry, Star

Trek’s creator, referred to Nimoy as “the conscience of Star Trek.”

Aside from his credits as actor and

director, Nimoy has recorded ten

narrative albums and authored

several volumes of poetry (two of

which feature his photographs).

Nimoy’s black and white art

photography is represented in

several galleries nationwide.

40 Years of Star Trek: Trains, Horses and Spaceships

Recognizing Creativity in The Arts

Nimoy’s remarkable and diverse career knows no boundaries. Now on the 40th Anniversary of Star

Trek, Nimoy talks about his role in the history of Star Trek, its origins and how a new genre for

television and movies was created. A true Renaissance Man, Nimoy is a benefactor of the arts

and sciences as well as an award-winning

actor, director, poet and photographer.

His lecture is about innovation,

creativity and personal development.

Innovation, Creativity and Personal Development

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Best-Selling Author of Sex and the City & Lipstick Jungle

Candace Bushnell

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From Characters to IconsFrom Sex and the City through her four

successive novels, Bushnell has revealed a gift

for tapping into the zeitgeist of any New York

minute. With each book, she has deepened

her range, but with a light touch that makes

her complex literary accomplishments look easy.

A Novelist and the City

Candace Bushnell is the critically acclaimed, international best-selling novelist whose

fi rst book, Sex and the City, published in 1996, was the basis for the HBO hit series.

Bushnell captured the country’s attention with Sex and the City by breaking down the

bedroom doors of New York City’s rich and beautiful to expose true contemporary stories

of sex, love and relationships. The book introduced the nation to “modelizers,” “toxic

bachelors” and the women who are looking for Mr. Big as they glide in and out of a star-

studded social scene.

Through her books and television series, Bushnell’s work has infl uenced and defi ned

two generations of women. She is the winner of the 2006 Matrix award for books (other

winners include Joan Didion and Amy Tan), and a recipient of the Albert Einstein Spirit

of Achievement Award. Bushnell grew up in Connecticut and attended Rice and New York

Universities.

The Carrie Diaries Meet Carrie Bradshaw, in her teenage years.

Bushnell teen novel, The Carrie Diaries, “takes

readers back to Carrie Bradshaw’s formative years

in high school, giving an inside look at Carrie’s

friendships, romances and how she realized her dream

of becoming a writer.” The next installation in the teen

series, Summer in the City: A Carrie Diaries Novel (April

2011), follows Carrie on her fi rst summer of adventures

and mishaps in the city that would become her Sex and the

City stage.

Candace BushnellBest-Selling Author of Sex and the City & Lipstick Junglewww.greatertalent.com/CandaceBushnell

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Danny GloverAcclaimed Actor & Leading Social Activist

Actor, producer and humanitarian Danny Glover has been a commanding presence on screen, stage

and television for more than 25 years. As an actor, his fi lm credits range from the blockbuster

Lethal Weapon franchise to smaller independent features, some of which Glover also produced. Most

recently, he completed fi lming the critically acclaimed feature 2012 for director Roland Emmerich,

Dreamgirls directed by Bill Condon and Poor Boy’s Game for director Clement Virgo, Shooter for

director Antoine Fuqua and Be Kind, Rewind for director Michel Gondry. At the same time,

Glover has also gained respect for his wide-reaching community activism and philanthropic

efforts, with a particular emphasis on advocacy for economic justice, and access to health care

and education programs in the United States and Africa. For these efforts, Glover received

a 2006 DGA Honor. Internationally, Glover has served as a Goodwill Ambassador for the

United Nations Development Program.

In addition to his individual

presentations focusing on the

arts, literacy and community

involvement, Glover regularly

teams with long-time friend and

actor Felix Justice in “An Evening

with Martin and Langston.”

From Lethal Weapon to Dreamgirls...

In 2004, Glover co-founded Louverture Films, dedicated to the development of fi lms of

historical relevance, social purpose,

commercial value and artistic integrity.

The New York based company has

a slate of progressive features and

documentaries including the recently

released Bamako, which premiered

to superb reviews at the Cannes

International Film Festival.

The Role of Arts in Community Activism

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Danny GloverAcclaimed Actor& Leading Social Activistwww.greatertalent.com/DannyGlover

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The Twlight Director on Bringing a Best-Seller to the Silver ScreenCatherine Hardwicke

The Twilight Phenomenon: Bringing a Best-Seller to Life

Hardwicke’s debut as a feature fi lm co-writer

and director was the Sundance award winning

Thirteen. Made for under $2 million dollars,

it garnered an Academy Award nomination

for Holly Hunter. She has since directed

Lords of Dogtown, The Nativity Story and

most recently, Twilight.

At the podium, Hardwicke explores why

she chose to move from production design

to directing; how she chooses a fi lm

project, from the script to other factors;

and the director’s role in bringing a

mega-bestseller to the big screen.

The Director’s Notebook

CatherineHardwickeVisionary Director of Twilightwww.greatertalent.com/CatherineHardwicke

Twilight: The Director’s Notebook is an intimate look at the creative process of visionary director Catherine

Hardwicke while making Summit Entertainment’s Twilight. Designed to replicate the director’s own personal

notebook that she kept on set, readers will discover the inside secrets on casting, location scouting and

wardrobe to storyboard sketches, behind-the-scenes photographs, personal notes about Catherine’s favorite

scenes and much more.

“With this book, I tried to show fans and aspiring fi lmmakers some of the process that the crew and I went

through fi lming Twilight. My challenge was to translate Stephenie’s powerful book and make you feel what

she makes you feel when you read her words.”

The movie version of Twilight has grossed over $340 million worldwide since its release on November

21, 2008. The movie debuted at #1 at the box offi ce with $70 million in gross ticket sales, making it

the highest debut ever for a female director. Said The Los Angeles Times, “Hardwicke has connected so

intensely to the Meyer novel that it’s hard to imagine anyone else making a better version.”

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The Global Zombie Threat

As we all know, the world we live in has become a rather scary place, and the global

increase in the number of Zombie attacks isn’t helping matters any. According to the

Offi ce of Homeland Security, Brooks is the preeminent authority on dispatching the

relentless, fl esh-eating armies of Zombies that seem to be everywhere these days.

“People have asked me, ‘Did you write this as a metaphor for the paranoia that’s sweeping the nation?’ No. I’m not that smart, I’m just really scared of zombies.”

— Max Brooks

Inside the Epidemic

Brooks’ New York Times best-seller, World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War

(2007), tells the story of the world’s desperate battle against the zombie threat with

a series of fi rst-person accounts “as

told to the author” by various char-

acters around the world. Publishers

Weekly called the novel

World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War

Ten years after the human victory over the world wide Zombie epidemic, referred to as

World War Z, the world’s foremost Zombie preparedness expert, Max Brooks, scoured

the world collecting the stories and experiences of those who have survived the confl ict that

almost eradicated humanity. In the gripping motion picture, based on Brooks’ New York Times

Best-Seller, World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War, the incredible tale of the zombie

epidemic is brought to life with an all-star cast that includes Brad Pitt and Milo Ventimiglia.

Max Brooks Preeminent Zombie Expert & Best-Selling Authorwww.greatertalent.com/MaxBrooks

Max BrooksPreeminent Zombie Expert & Best-Selling Author

The ExpertThe son of Mel Brooks and

Anne Bancroft, Max Brooks

is completely dedicated to the

cause of raising awareness on the

issue of Zombie survival. Brooks

is ready to come to your campus

or community to help prepare

your audience with the latest

Zombie survival techniques.

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Best-Selling Author of Something Borrowed & Heart of The MatterEmily Giffi n

A Modern-Day Jane Austin

Giffi n began her fi ction writing career at the ripe age of eight, when her fi rst published poem appeared

in Cricket Magazine. Despite several rejections of her fi rst manuscript, Giffi n persisted, eventually

completing Something Borrowed. Hailed as a “heartbreakingly honest debut” with “dead-on dialogue,

real-life complexity and genuine warmth,” Something Borrowed became a New York Times best-seller

that has sold more than a million copies to date. Since then, she has penned four more New York

Times best-sellers: Something Blue (2005), Baby Proof (2006), Love the One You’re With (2008) and

Heart of the Matter (2010).

Turning A Dream Into A Best-Seller

Emily Giffi n has touched the hearts of millions of readers. Populated by emotionally charged and

endearingly fl awed characters that readers can’t help but root for, her fi ve novels have been translated

into twenty-nine languages, with fi ve million copies in print worldwide, and three have been optioned for

the big screen. The fi lm of her fi rst novel, Something Borrowed, is set for an early summer 2011 release

by the production companies of Hilary Swank and Edward Burns, and stars Kate Hudson, Ginnifer

Goodwin and John Krasinski.

Giffi n brings to life the emotion, humor and relatable issues of her novels in her own insightful

and intimate voice. Sharing her personal journey

to publishing success, Giffi n provides a behind-

the-scenes look at turning a dream into a reality.

A fi rm believer in taking risks and following your

heart, Giffi n speaks to the fears and hopes of

anyone pursuing a seemingly unattainable goal

— and provides living proof that the future you

imagine can actually come true.

In a separate program, Giffi n candidly and

colorfully discusses the struggles that her

memorable characters face in her novels –

poignant confl icts and choices in friendships,

marriage, work and motherhood that defi ne

every woman’s existence. With a fresh and

relatable take on the dilemmas facing the

modern woman, Giffi n brings to life with

clarity and empathy just how complicated our lives can be . . . and how essential family, true

friends and forgiveness are in helping us navigate life’s diffi cult choices.

Speaking to Women Everywhere

Emily Giffi nBest-Selling Author of Something Borrowed & Heart of the Matter

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Perspective of a Spy

As a covert CIA Operations Offi cer, Valerie Plame Wilson worked to protect America’s national security from the proliferation of nuclear weapons. At the podium, Wilson draws upon her best-selling book that inspired the movie Fair Game, laying out the CIA leak controversy in an incisive and enlightening presentation.

Perspective of a Dimplomat

Joseph Wilson’s historic career in international relations spans more than three decades, with service under fi ve U.S. presidents. At the podium, Wilson draws upon his best-selling book The Politics of Truth and recounts his work in world political affairs—from facing down Saddam to challenging the source of the White House

leaks that exposed Valerie Plame’s covert identity.

A Blockbuster at the Podium

At the podium, Plame shares

her thoughts on what she views as unprecedented abuse of public trust by the Bush administration in its efforts to silence a critic and subvert the right of citizens to exercise free speech. Plame also speaks alongside her husband Joseph

Wilson, and together the husband and wife team lay out the CIA leak controversy in an incisive and enlightening presentation. Drawing from the Wilsons’ respective memoirs, Fair Game and The Politics of Truth, they take audiences inside two decades of world politics — from facing down Saddam Hussein to White House leaks.

The Politics of Truth: FAIR GAME

Based on Valerie Plame Wilson’s life as a covert CIA agent, Fair Game, starring Naomi Watts and Sean Penn, takes audiences inside the CIA controversy that exposed Plame’s secret

identity. Before her undercover status was compromised, Plame and her husband Ambassador Joseph Wilson were working to protect America from weapons of mass destruction. The political fi restorm that followed Plame’s exposure captivated the country and continues to spark heated discussions on national security, foreign policy, free speech and abuse of power.

Valerie Plame & Joseph Wilson“Outed” Former CIA Agent& Former Senior U.S. Diplomatwww.greatertalent.com/ValerieandJoseph

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Valerie Plame & Joseph WilsonThe Real Inspiration Behind Fair Game

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Best-Selling Author of Thank You For Smoking & BoomsdayChristopher Buckley

The King of Satire

The 2008 best-seller, Boomsday, is Buckley’s

next novel to hit the big screen. Boomsday

follows a DC publicist who uses her blog

to vent her frustrations, and who makes a

humorous suggestion that senior citizens

voluntarily commit suicide to solve the

Social Security crisis. A handsome politician

champions her “cause,” and the young

publicist fi nds herself over her head,

romantically and politically.

Slated for a 2012 release from Director

Tom Vaughan (Extraordinary Measures,

What Happens in Vegas), Buckley’s

formula of wit, satire and romance is sure

to repeat the cult-sensation of Thank You

For Smoking.

Up Next: Boomsday On The Big Screen

Hailed “the quintessential political novelist of his time” by Fortune Magazine, Christopher Buckley is

the winner of the distinguished ninth annual Thurber Prize for American Humor. Tom Wolfe named

Buckley “One of the funniest writers in the English language,” and audiences have called Buckley’s talks “The

wittiest, funniest, wry-est presentation of them all!”

As with his writing, Buckley’s talks and lectures provide a uniquely humorous perspective on current events

and culture that will amuse, enlighten and stimulate every audience. Marked by a savvy understanding of

the truth behind the headlines and a perceptive wit that holds no target sacred, Buckley delivers a comedic

look at national politics and world affairs.

Thank You For SmokingBuckley’s 2005 best-seller, Thank You For Smoking, was developed into a major motion picture starring

Aaron Eckhart, Robert Duvall and Katie Holmes. The satirical comedy follows Aaron Eckhart, who stars

as Nick Naylor, a charismatic spin-doctor for Big Tobacco who’ll fight to protect America’s right to smoke

— even if it kills him — while still remaining a role model for his 12-year old son. When he incurs the

wrath of a senator (William H. Macy) bent on snuffing out cigarettes, Nick’s powers of “filtering the

truth” will be put to the test. As Maxim Magazine praised, Thank You For Smoking “just might make

you laugh your head off!”

Christopher BuckleyBest-Selling Author, Social & Political Satiristwww.greatertalent.com/ChristopherBuckley

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Outcasts United by Warren Saint JohnIn the span of just a decade, Clarkston, Georgia transformed from a typical small southern town into one the nation’s most diverse communities—a place where children from 50 different countries attend the once all-white local high school. Warren St. John explores the impact of this radical change on refugees and townspeople through the story of a Clarkston youth soccer team called the Fugees in his New York Times Best-Seller, Outcasts United. The team, coached by a Jordanian-born woman named Luma Mufl eh, consists of players from more than 15 different war-torn countries, who, despite their differences and hurdles placed in their way by locals opposed to resettlement, fi nd ways to connect and

cohere across broad cultural divides.www.greatertalent.com/WarrenStJohn

Blockbusters in DevelopmentComing Soon

Moonwalking With Einstein by Joshua FoerNamed “One of Ten People Who Could Change the World” by The New States-man, Foer’s highly anticipated debut book, Moonwalking with Einstein, chronicles Foer’s unlikely journey from forgetful science journalist to U.S. Memory Champion. Optioned for a motion picture before the book was even completed, Moonwalking with Einstein draws on cutting-edge research, a surprising cultural history of memory, and venerable tricks of the mentalist’s trade to challenge our understanding of human remembering. www.greatertalent.com/JoshuaFoer

Lone Survivor by Marcus LuttrellSlated to begin production in 2010, Lone Survivor is a highly anticipated fi lm based on the best-selling book by former Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell. Lone Survivor tells the harrowing story of four Navy SEALs who journeyed into the mountainous border of Afghanistan and Pakistan on Operation Redwing. An unparalled motivational story of survival, the book is also a moving tribute to the friends and teammates who did not make it off the mountain. A powerful testament to the courage, integrity, patriotism and community that forged these American heroes, Lone Survivor is an incredible account of teamwork, fortitude and modern warfare. www.greatertalent.com/MarcusLuttrell

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GLOBAL AND NATIONAL PERSPECTIVES: Spencer Abraham • Cory Booker • Wesley Clark • Richard Clarke • Roger Cressey • Monica Crowley & Alan Colmes • Adrian

Fenty • Harold Ford, Jr. • Louis Freeh • Brigitte Gabriel • Richard Gephardt • Alberto Gonzales • Zachary Karabell • Bernard

Kouchner • Meghan McCain • Judge Andrew Napolitano • Vali Nasr • Ehud Olmert • Reza Pahlavi • George Pataki • Janet

Reno • Dan Senor • Valerie Plame Wilson • Joseph Wilson

PRINT AND BROADCAST JOURNALISM: Jonathan Alter • Tiki Barber • Campbell Brown • Tina Brown • Sir Harold Evans • Joshua Foer • Susie Gharib • Christopher

Hitchens • Sebastian Junger • Steve Kroft • Kati Marton • Peggy Noonan • Byron Pitts • Lesley Stahl • Jeffrey Toobin • Ali

Velshi • Gideon Yago

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• Anthony Rapp • Brett Ratner • Mo Rocca • Peter Sagal • David Steinberg • Ben Vereen • Max Weinberg • Vanessa Williams

• Henry Winkler • Anthony Zuiker • Alan Zweibel

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• T.K. Mattingly • Luma Mufl eh • Petra Nemcova • Michael Oher • Apolo Anton Ohno • Nell Irvin-Painter • Capt. Winston

Scott • Caroll Spinney • Esera Tuaolo • The Tuohy Family

BUSINESS, ECONOMY, MANAGEMENT: Ben & Jerry • Mark Burnett • Paul DePodesta • Donald Fehr • Susie Gharib • Seth Godin • Peter Greenberg • Peter Guber

• Mitch Joel • Liz Lange • Cynthia Rowley • Michael Silverstein • Howard Stringer • James Taylor • Jonathan Tisch • Omar

Wasow • Meredith Whitney

BEST SELLING AUTHORS:Po Bronson • Max Brooks • Christopher Buckley • Candace Bushnell • Neil Gaiman • Pete Hamill • Homer Hickam • Oscar

Hijuelos • Michael Lewis • Wendy Mogel • Michael Moore • PJ O’Rourke • Richard Preston • Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez • Jennifer

Weiner • Tom Wolfe

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