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In this internet exclusive,
Ben Affleck and Uma Thurman talk at length about their roles
in the film Paycheck, due for release on January 16th.
Based on the short story by Philip
K. Dick, "Paycheck" is
about world famous genius Michael Jennings (Ben Affleck),
who does specialized projects for high-tech corporations.
Once a job is complete, his memory is erased so as not to
divulge any company secrets.
BEN AFFLECK (Michael Jennings) came
to prominence at the 1997 Sundance Film Festival, when
he starred in Kevin Smith’s
comedy “Chasing Amy” and Mark Pellington’s
coming-of-age tale “Going All the Way.” He captured
an Academy Award® and a Golden Globe Award in 1998 for
his first script, “Good Will Hunting,” which
he co-wrote with Matt Damon. He segued into big-budget action
with “Armageddon,” and was among the ensemble
cast of the Academy Award®-winning “Shakespeare
in Love.”
In 2000, Affleck partnered with Matt
Damon, Chris Moore and Sean Bailey to form Live Planet,
Inc. Their first endeavor, “Project
Greenlight,” aired on HBO and drew critical raves for
its behind-the-scenes look at the challenges faced by a first-time
filmmaker. The second season of “Project Greenlight” aired
on HBO at the beginning of June 2003. Affleck and Bailey
also co-wrote the innovative drama “Push, Nevada,” which
aired on ABC in the fall of 2002.
UMA THURMAN (Rachel Porter) has proven
herself to be one of the most versatile young actresses
by playing a variety
of compelling characters. The daughter of a psychologist
and a college professor, Thurman was raised in Amherst, Massachusetts,
and Woodstock, New York. She attended a preparatory school
in New England, where at 15, she was discovered by two New
York agents. At 16, she transferred to the Professional Children’s
School in New York City in order to pursue an acting career.
Thurman has starred in numerous films
during her career although her most notable to date has
to be the Tarantino
hit film “Kill Bill: Vol. 1,” and will next be
seen in the sequel, “Kill Bill Vol. 2.”
Cert: 12A
Running Time: 1hr 59mins
Release Date: 16/01/2004
Distributor: UIP
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