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15 Jul, 2011

Salvation Boulevard

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In this drama, directed by George Ratliff, Brosnan plays Reverend Dan who oversees a megachurch. When Dan’s nemesis, an atheist author, dies, Dan taps Carl, a parishioner, to take on unusual new tasks in the church. Co-starring Greg Kinnear and Marisa Tomei. Ratliff:

It’s what Pierce and I talked about every minute that we were together. It’s very important that Dan Day believes, that he’s actually a believer, and he does these things but he never stops believing. He just turns the belief into this was somehow Satan coming in to undo all of his work, and he used Carl, the person I would never expect.

'Salvation Boulevard' Trailer HD

8 Jul, 2011

Horrible Bosses

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Aniston plays Dr. Julia Harris, a dentist and horrible boss, in this dark comedy directed by Seth Gordon. Dr. Harris is incessant in sexually harassing her assistant Dale Arbus, played by Charlie Day. Dale and his friends, who have equally horrible bosses, conspire to murder all three so they can find happiness again. Co-starring Jason Bateman and Jason Sudeikis.

It was on the page. So I was just doing my job. There was nothing that didn’t happen that he wasn’t getting so tickled and excited about. The raunchier the better. It was pretty easy. It really was.

Horrible Bosses Official Trailer #2 - (2011) HD

20 Jun, 2011

IAB Mobile Engage speech

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Highfield speaks at IAB Mobile Engage 2011. He talks about the growth in the mobile phone market, the lag of mobile advertising behind consumer uptake.

I think that mobile advertising is going to increase much more rapidly i.e. we are going to get through 5 and 10% of total budgets within two years, not the four or years it took Internet advertising. It’s self evident why: Most brands and companies have gotten used to digital advertising. I think that the benefits of mobile advertising, highly-targeted, highly social, highly engaging, is going to mean that the rate of adoption is going to happen far, far quicker.

17 Jun, 2011

The Beaver

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In this drama, directed by Jodie Foster, Gibson plays Walter Black. Plagued by his own demons, Walter Black was once a successful toy executive and family man who now suffers from depression. No matter what he tries, Walter can’t seem to get himself back on track until a beaver hand-puppet enters his life. Co-starring: Jodie Foster and Anton Yelchin. Foster:

He’s an amazingly talented person. We all know the strength he shows on the screen. He’s also witty. He can be funny and charming. I knew he would bring an affability to the role of Walter. He’s a soulful, interesting guy who knows a lot about struggle. And he’s very articulate about that and is interested in all the things Walter is interested in. Transformation. Change. The relationship with his son.

The Beaver (2011) Official Trailer - Mel Gibson, Jodie Foster

Dartmouth Commencement Speech

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O’Brien delivers the commencement address at the 2011 Dartmouth College graduation ceremony. The 24-minute long speech discusses his own journey after graduation, which included challenges, disappointments, failures, and major changes in his career path as a TV talk show host.  The TV host is also the recipient of an honorary doctorate of the arts from Dartmouth.

There are few things more liberating in this life than having your worst fear realized. Whether you fear it or not, true disappointment will come but with disappointment comes clarity, conviction and true originality.

Conan O'Brien Delivers Dartmouth's Commencement Address