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Action, DramaRelease Date :
July 02, 2008MPAA Rating :
PG-13Director :
Peter BergStarring :
Will Smith, Charlize Theron, Jason Bateman, Adam Del Rio, Daeg Faerch, Darrell Foster, Lauren Hill, Valerie Azlynn, Ron Fassler
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Director Offers Plot Ideas for 'Hancock 2'
August 19, 2009 10:08:51What will be dealt with in the sequel to 2008's "Hancock" has been discussed by director Peter Berg. Confirming to Sci Fi Wire that "Hancock 2" would elaborate on the film's mythology, the helmer of "The Kingdom" went on to offer a few ideas for the follow up movie.
[SPOILER ALERT!] The 45-year-old filmmaker teased that a third super-powered deity will be thrown in the mix should a second movie is materialized. "There might be another god out there," he stated in an interview with the site in July in Pasadena, California. "Might be another one." Additionally, Berg mentioned that the subplot dealing with Jason Bateman's publicist character will pick up where it left off at the end of "Hancock".
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'Hancock' Sequel Confirmed
December 05, 2008 04:12:21Being one of the summer blockbuster movies, "Hancock" will reportedly be getting a sequel treatment. When talking to Joblo while promoting his upcoming movie "Seven Pounds", the action drama's star Will Smith has come up with a confirmation that "Hancock 2" is "definitely" happening.
Despite insisting that another "Hancock" movie will be seen in the future, the 40-year-old didn't give direct answer when asked whether he will reprise his role as the sarcastic and misunderstood superhero. Instead, he stated that "there are a lot of unexplored characters in the Hancock universe that would be ripe for a sequel."
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'Hancock' Broke 100 Million Dollar Mark Over the Weekend
July 07, 2008 09:07:48Making its debut on the long Fourth of July holiday proved to give great head start for Will Smith-actioneer "Hancock". The action drama movie got an early run to the top of box office chart when it hit the theaters on Tuesday, July 1, night with $6.8 million and another $17.4 million on the following day. The moderate debut was later followed with an impressive sales over the weekend giving it a place atop the box office as well as among the high grossing movies of all time.
Raking in $62.6 million during its three-days weekend, the Peter Berg-directed film strongly nailed the No. 1 box office slot. With the impressive weekend number, it has collected in total of $103.9 million for its five and a half days screening and become the third biggest Fourth of July opener following "Transformers" with $155.4 million over the six and a half days it was shown in 2007 and "Spider-Man 2" with $152.3 million over its five and a half days of viewing in 2004. Apart from its powerful domestic debut, it has also pulled in a striking estimation of $78.5 million from its overseas sales.
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'Hancock' Less Than Impressive Start
July 04, 2008 02:07:43Kicking off the Fourth of July holiday weekend, "Hancock" has been screened on the theaters starting on Tuesday, July 1. Putting up movie star Will Smith as the titular role, the action movie is expected to deliver some impressive opening, but it seems that it embraced only a mild welcome.
From its one and a half day of screening from more than 3,000 theaters across the country, the film about the slacker superhero has collected as much as $24.2 million. The number is the accumulation of its Tuesday's night previews which generated $6.8 million and its first full day screening on Wednesday, July 2 through which it pulled in $17.4 million.
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Car Wreckages and Ambulance Highlighting 'Hancock' L.A. Premiere
July 01, 2008 03:07:18Less than two days before "Hancock" starts screening in the theaters across the U.S., Columbia Pictures have rolled down red carpet in Hollywood. In celebration to the Los Angeles premiere of the forthcoming action movie, the special first screening event was held on Monday, June 30 at the Grauman's Chinese Theatre and it was made merrier with a uniquely designed red carpet.
Giving a memorable night, the premiere saw many Hollywood stars strolling down the red carpet which is designed with broken down cars tumbled on top of each other and an emergency service ambulance along its side. Among the cast and crew making special appearance were director Peter Berg, Will Smith, Charlize Theron and Jason Bateman.
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'Hancock' L.A. Premiere to Have Live Webcast
June 28, 2008 02:06:31On Monday, June 30, "Hancock" will be rolling down its red carpet for its Los Angeles premiere. For the special occasion, Sony Pictures Entertainment are treating fans with a video player which will showcase the red carpet report live.
Whilst the premiere starts at 6:30 P.M. PT, the webcast will start running at 6 P.M. and on Tuesday, July 1, it will air a Premiere Wrap-up piece. But, until the live cast begins, the player embedded below will show the extended trailer of the movie starring Will Smith, Charlize Theron and Jason Bateman.
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Premiere Coverage: 'Hancock' Went to Paris
June 17, 2008 09:06:06The forthcoming superhero flick "Hancock" has been previously hit with an upsetting report insisting that the world premiere event for the action movie has been canceled and thus sparking speculation that the movie may not be finished on the time of its theatrical debut on July 2. But, apparently the film's in-jeopardy speculation may not be proven anyway, especially with the holding of the movie's premiere in Paris, France.
On Monday, June 16, night, the film about the misunderstood hero rolled down its the red carpet at the L'Olympia Hall in Paris to celebrate its special screening. Though the special event was thrown far away from Hollywood, it was still attended by its key people, including Will Smith, Charlize Theron, Jason Bateman and director Peter Berg. Moreover, the event also saw several celebrity guests from the city of light, such as comedian Dany Boon, singer Ophelie Winter, professional basketball player Tony Parker, as well as from the U.S., namely Eva Longoria.
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'Hancock' to Be Released a Day Early
June 16, 2008 10:06:21Back in mid-May, disturbing report concerning the slacker superhero "Hancock" has surfaced. At the time, the action drama movie starring Will Smith has been speculated to perhaps unable to be finished on time for its theatrical release because it still has to undergo several re-shooting. But, to the surprise of many, it is now said that the tidbit is coming out even earlier than its previous schedule.
According to Slash Film, Columbia Pictures have taken a major decision to move "Hancock" release date a day before its original plan. Hence, it means that the drunken superhero film will be coming to theaters on Tuesday, July 1 instead of on Wednesday, July 2 and it will be having a six-day holiday weekend showing which is going to be kicked off as early as 7:00 P.M. Still, on the contrary to the latest news and posting a big question mark on it, the film's official site is still listing "Hancock" on July 2 for the North American release date.
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World Premiere Canceled, 'Hancock' in Trouble
May 17, 2008 11:05:57Bad news keeps on coming to Peter Berg's upcoming superhero movie "Hancock". After twice given the restricted rating by MPAA rating for its sexual and violent scenes, it is now said that the movie is in jeopardy of being able to be finished on the time for its theatrical debut on July 2.
The speculation of the trouble behind the latest Will Smith-starrer film sparked after Cinema Blend reported that the world premiere event of the action drama movie in Sydney, Australia which is scheduled sometime in June has been quietly put in the back burner. Allegedly, the canceling off of the premiere has something to do with the heavy re-shooting of the film since it is said to be eyeing the PG-13 rating at least.
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Full New 'Hancock' Trailer to See
May 02, 2008 09:05:52Following the outing of a new trailer of the Will Smith-starrer superhero tidbit "Hancock" around April 23, a full length version of the trailer has been posted online by Columbia Pictures. The newest version of the action drama takes a little more than three minutes to be viewed overall.
Though offering mostly similar takes from the earlier trailer, this compilation of clips provide a more detailed look into what the movie is all about. Opened with the same gun fight and car chasing scenes from the first trailer, the video continues with the footage of drunk Hancock flying to the rescue. However, unlike the shorter trailer version, in this one Hancock doesn't avoid a plane in his way to catch the bad guys. Further, this trailer also gives out more about Charlize Theron and Jason Bateman's characters as well as the action scenes.
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Will Smith's 'Hancock' Trailer Available
April 24, 2008 04:04:16Surprise came from the American Idol's result show on Wednesday, April 23 as the singing competition show revealed the new trailer of action drama "Hancock". The trailer that runs for two minutes flat has been outed by Columbia Pictures and offers a different look into the film starring Will Smith, Charlize Theron and Jason Bateman.
Opened simply with a shining logo "Hancock", the trailer begins with a cop chase action with chopper hovering above and car rolls down the highway. Out of nowhere comes out a flying man with a bottle of liquor in his hand. As he heads towards the highway, he avoids a plane and as a consequence, he strikes a directional board and falls directly on the back of the criminal's car.
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Teaser Trailer for Will Smith-Starrer Hancock Flies Online
December 18, 2007 11:12:15Possibly taking advantage from the commercial success of Will Smith's recently-released vehicle "I Am Legend", Columbia Pictures has launched online a teaser trailer for its upcoming flick "Hancock", which the actor is also toplining.
Coming in at just a little over one and a half minutes, the teaser does insert some shots that seemingly indicate the movie to be rather a comedy than action feature. In the meantime, it also includes footage which boasts special effects used in the movie as the titular character shows off his super power.
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Hancock Hollywood Set Full of Wrecks
September 17, 2007 02:09:11Big mess happened on the set of Peter Berg's "Hancock" as crew continued filming at Hollywood Boulevard on Thursday, September 13, 2007, but fear not, folks, it was just for the purpose of the flick only.
Pictures taken from the site that day displayed few large damages made on a street, presumably intended for action scenes in the movie. Two cars, a Ford Taurus and Daewoo, collided with a truck crashing upside down on the road, cracking the asphalt.
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Spoiler-Contained Hancock Set Photo Gets In
September 13, 2007 09:09:23In continuation of the recently-posted pictures from "Hancock" set on Hollywood Boulevard, another image has come up online showing a very spoilerific shot of female lead Charlize Theron.
As seen on the left side, it turns out that the character she plays certainly is not just an ordinary alluring housewife. The wife of a publicist, the woman is described to embark an affair with a hard-living superhero whom her husband represents.
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New Hancock Set Pictures from Hollywood Boulevard Shoot
September 12, 2007 10:09:35Filming on "Hancock" moved to take place on Hollywood Boulevard Monday, September 10 and some images taken from the spot have delightfully been posted online for moviegoers to enjoy at.
Brought up by ComingSoon.net, the photos, like those appearing on the net prior to these ones, still feature the superhero action drama's leading stars Will Smith and Charlize Theron. It can be seen that the two wore the same outfits they put on during the previous shooting last month.
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Hancock Set Pics of Will Smith and Charlize Theron Launched
August 14, 2007 03:08:56There are many to look at from the set of "Hancock" this time, really.
Sure will bring much delight to the fans, tons of set photos taken from the superhero movie have delightfully been submitted on the net. While many of them picture leading stars Will Smith and Charlize Theron filming a scene on the location, the rest turn out to provide images on the latter thesp, who was dressed in black outfit for the take.
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"He" Is "John Hancock"
June 23, 2007 10:06:33Opting to use another name for the project, filmmakers of "Tonight, He Comes" have decided to change the flick's title to "John Hancock" instead, IGN has confirmed.
Featuring a starry lineup consisting of Will Smith, Charlize Theron, and Jason Bateman, movie centers on a down-and-out superhero (Smith) with a bad image who gets aid from a corporate public relations consultant (Bateman) whose wife (Theron) turns out to have a "questionable" relationship with the hero.
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Reader's Reviews
I went to this movie last night. Its really good! I like it a lot, and its something I would recommend to anyone
posted by Mak on Jul 02, 2008Ok so the movie was great. But in the movie that played a reggae song and i am trying to figure out what song it is. Can anyone help me out.
posted by ddub9999 on Jul 02, 2008yo ddubb9999 the song is called move b*tch and its by ludacris. not suv chase vvvv
posted by johan on Jul 03, 2008To ddub9999: You mean that one that goes oooooh! get out my way, get out my way! It's called SUV Chase. It's in soundtrack. But now to rate the movie: FIVE STARZ!!! Perfect! I LOVED THE STORY! I LOVED THE JOKES! I LOVED THE IDEA! EVERYTHING!!! This Is my new favorite movie! I will get it on my phone!!! To Hancock haters: I hate you.
posted by P.S. BEST MOVIE EVER on Jul 03, 2008can u say me the name of song on the end of the movie?
posted by diebreath on Jul 04, 2008tis a good movie... jail scene is the funniest lol...
posted by Vendetta on Jul 04, 2008great movie! uh just wanting to know the song at the very beginning of the movie
posted by omfg093 on Jul 05, 2008i liked the movie it was awesome but i wanna kno the song jus afta move b*tch its an old skool song i l ike it but can u help me
posted by riteo on Jul 05, 2008i know wut one ur talking bout the lyrics went something like "i don't fly"
posted by heyo on Jul 05, 2008this was a very good movie... it exceeded my expectations, i loved it..
posted by moviebuff3888 on Jul 05, 2008it was a very good movie worth going to see again
posted by nightpaw on Jul 05, 2008hey hayden..its called colors by ice t
posted by dirtydiana on Jul 06, 2008Very very good movie. Much better then i ever expected it to be. <3 Should've got at least 4 stars.
posted by Clara on Jul 06, 2008i have to know the name of the rap song that spalys while his walking down the stairs trying to get to his cell
posted by hayden on Jul 06, 2008Much better than expected
posted by stevolson7 on Jul 06, 2008does any1 no the song that features just as hes walkingdown the stairs in the prison its kind of gansgster/rapper song?????
posted by aldo on Jul 06, 2008Sorry, i forgot to say: Will Ferral would have been horrible for the part!
posted by Tri-Edge on Jul 08, 2008Does anyone know that guitar song that was playing when he was in jail? It started playing right after the kid visited him, I think.
posted by Big Pimpin on Jul 08, 2008this movie was very good, much better then i had expected. Im just glad they used Will Smith for Hancock, he really seems like the the person to play him. Imagine if they used Will Ferral! :O
posted by Tri-Edge on Jul 08, 2008anyone know the song that plays at the start when the producers show up, it sounds 50's or somethin
posted by bizzled on Jul 08, 2008There was a beat playing when Hancock was schooling those guys in the car at the start of the movie but the lyrics weren't playing? What song was it?
posted by B Man on Jul 08, 2008this is a good movie,BRAVO
posted by bummer on Jul 08, 2008What is the name of the rap song that plays as the credits roll-please help!
posted by Honest Abe on Jul 09, 2008OMG!!!!!! i can not find the songs to this movie (besides the ones like the moon and the superhero) where are they
posted by Master Dover on Jul 09, 2008whats that song in the beginning of the movie, where he is like with the Japanese people in the car?
posted by haley.:)! on Jul 09, 2008whats that song in the beginning of the movie, where he is like with the Japanese people in the car?
posted by haley.:)! on Jul 09, 2008I NEEEEEED TO KNOW!!
posted by haley.:)! on Jul 09, 2008what is the name of the song with the word satisfaction
posted by mia on Jul 10, 2008best movie EVER!
posted by sk14 on Jul 10, 2008Hey, the movie is really great but i need to know how the song is called who is after the song with ludacris, its an old school song or so. pls help me (:
posted by Chris on Jul 10, 2008the song in the beginning is move bitch by ludacris
posted by jimmy joe jingo on Jul 10, 2008I didn't like it that much but maybe its just because I watched "wanted" just before I watched Hancock =) [the ones who doesn't agree with me,you would think the way I do :D)
posted by person on Jul 11, 2008if you would watch wanted first.
posted by person on Jul 11, 2008he stoped drinking to fast..i liked the drunken jackass hancock. nice movie :)
posted by emtec on Jul 11, 2008What the hell are you guys talking about...? If you guys want the songs so badly, this site provides it for you... Go up to where you see Will Smith's picture in the snowy style, and on the left panel where it says "Overview, Movie Trailers, etc." go down and under DVD it says SOUNDTRACK. Holy hell. You guys need to look before you speak.
posted by Oh My God... on Jul 11, 2008who gave the soundtrack during the suv chase.its really cool.i need to know
posted by Suv Chase on Jul 11, 2008songs at the opening sounded very old school blues. In fact I'm sure it was some John Lee Hooker's moaning going down, but I can't place it. Could be from his sound track to The Hot Spot?
posted by SavonarolaBrown on Jul 12, 2008900# is a good song and it is in the beginning but that is not the one, the one I am looking for is the old one.
posted by birdpipe on Jul 12, 2008man dis movie roxs
posted by vannila on Jul 12, 2008actually if u wanna get technical what u actually hear is a song the 900 number by the 45 kings
posted by FirefighterDW on Jul 12, 2008the movie is above the expectations... and the music at the begining and end is awsome.. can any one help me to get that links
posted by rj\'s on Jul 12, 2008The songs are not listed and I would like to know the song at the very beginning with the great harmonica solo
posted by birdpipe on Jul 12, 2008the suv song is by dj kool its called let me clear my throat
posted by FirefighterDW on Jul 12, 2008the asshole/jackass part was funny!
posted by Demon Assassin on Jul 13, 2008very funny. kids and adults liked it. for families
posted by Jay on Jul 13, 2008May i know all the soundtracks? I watch it in the cinema, so I'm not sure of the soundtracks
posted by Dragon Emperor on Jul 13, 2008BEST FILM EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I BEEN TWICE IN THE CINEMA
posted by COOL on Jul 15, 2008heyo! you wrote that: i know wut one ur talking bout the lyrics went something like "i don't fly" What is the song name?
posted by csor on Jul 16, 2008so cooooool
posted by diego on Jul 19, 2008
"Hancock" looks like it's one of the biggest blockbusters of the year, but to me, I'm shocked when people say this is one of the best, biggest blockbuters this year. It stars Will Smith as Hancock a human drunk superhero with no secret identity. It has a twist in the middle which I shouldn't really say but thats what made me start not liking the film. One half is good until it goes into a whole different direction and then it had poor script writing. It's not recommened by me.
posted by Jake Alda Coffey on Jul 19, 2008the music is Whammer Jammer
posted by Eric on Jul 19, 2008I LOVE WILL SMITH HE IS THE BEST ACKTOR IN THE WOLD AND I WISH HE COMES TO SWEDAN GOTUNBURGH CITY I AM THE BIGEST FAN OF HE
posted by ZAKARIYA ADEN on Jul 26, 2008I LOVE YOU WILL
posted by ZAKARIYA ADEN on Jul 26, 2008¨PLEASE COME TO SSWEDAN IN GOTENBURGH CITY SORRY I CANT SPELL THE CITYS KOREKT NAME
posted by ZAKARIYA ADEN on Jul 26, 2008so this has probably been asked a bunch already, but does anyone know what the name of the second song during the credits is called? it's the one that's not "here i come"
posted by majesticmoose37 on Jul 29, 2008Great movie! But is it someone who knows who sing the song in the movie that go like this "don't fly"? It's kind a reggea song.. Pleas help me!!
posted by Don\'t Fly!! on Jul 31, 2008@Big Pimpin: It's called "Tippi Toes" originally played by "The Meters"... ;-)
posted by justme on Jul 31, 2008BEST MOVIE EVER THEY SHOULD MAKE A SECOND MOVIE!!!!!!!!!!!
posted by Piper Halliwell on Aug 10, 2008hey ddub9999 the reggae song playing when he lands by that lil french "asshole" kid is called "best dressed chicken in town" by dr. alimantado. weird song, but deh riddim is kinda cold...
posted by dreaded youth on Aug 13, 2008Just watched film . Like birdpipe + SavonarolaBrown , I want to know what that amazing harp piece was at the beginning !
posted by wRonG1 on Aug 15, 2008is best of best MOVIE be cause is Will Smith
posted by adnan on Aug 19, 2008i love it it is sooooooooo coooool best movie ever
posted by hancok rules on Aug 21, 2008he isn't a casual hero en he isnt always waring a mask and sute and that i like SOOO COOL
posted by hancok rules on Aug 21, 2008Damn i like this movie so much. Watched it 5 times already. Kinda like da ruthless "Dont care" attitude of his in the beginning. Especially wat he does to da guys in da car on da freeway. Man! dats cool.
posted by BIG FAN on Aug 21, 2008can someone just plz tell every1 wat the name of the song is at the part where he gets into the car and his drink gets broken. besides that it's a really good movie, seen it 3 times already
posted by FireChild on Aug 22, 2008Oh My God: They're not talking about the OST but the songs being played in the movie, like the one with the saxophone when Hancock has his glasses and drink shot to pieces in the SUV. That song is not on the OST. BTW, I don't know what the song is called either c,") The rating: Well, all I see is Will, Will, Will, Theron and then... Will again. The plot is not worth much but I would say that it's funny to see a drunk Superman wreacking havoc on an entire town LOL.
posted by UnderMiner on Aug 23, 2008The song in the SUV with the Japanese shooters and the saxophone is called "Let Me Clear My Throat" by DJ Cool
posted by UnderMiner on Aug 23, 2008The harmonica song is called Whammer Jammer by The J Giels Band found at soundtrackinfo
posted by Drehmini on Sep 13, 2008Ludacris - Move Bitch this is the song played while hancock is flying through the city and chase a van with japanes
posted by ziomal co wie on Sep 17, 2008This movie saved Will's ass after he started 2 lose his popularity , it's a good movie with a new idea " a drunken hero with a bad attitude " & a strange mix of comedy & drama. Good job Will , we deserve better from u & can't wait till u give us better
posted by NEO on Sep 25, 2008will smith is a smart actor
posted by emo on Oct 24, 2008can someone just plz tell every1 wat the name of the music is at the part where he`s at hospital.some1 try to kill him.
posted by funman on Oct 24, 2008what was the song in the begging of movie?
posted by me on Nov 18, 2008Whammer Jammer
posted by me on Nov 18, 2008i love this film but i want get out my way song
posted by mel on Nov 18, 2008this movie is so awsome whats the song when they shoot him in the suv and he puts them omn the tower i want that song can any1 help me
posted by JimboMber on Nov 21, 2008That song is 'Let Me Clear My Throat' DJ Cool. Cool film, not what you really expect of a superhero so that makes it different from the rest I guess.
posted by Mooj on Nov 26, 2008what is the name of the song in the end??
posted by YUTH on Dec 03, 2008you guys what is the name of the first song in the movie. I think its John Lee Hooker, anyone know the name of the song? Thx :)
posted by sara on Dec 04, 2008I liked the movie hancock it was good when he said "your head is going up his ass!"
posted by Hancock on Dec 12, 2008i will give him all stars.but hey will you look mind blowing in having beards. else u r my best in hollywood
posted by amit on Dec 21, 2008This movie is excellent! Will smith plays a great character and really gets into it and I love that! That's a good actor!
posted by hancock on Jan 21, 2009Definately one of Will Smith's best movies! He is such a great actor and really gets in character for Hancock! Now that's a good actor!! Funny jokes, and it's kind of a lesson in a way...But I do have to say that the ending was just a bit corny with the whole moon thing, but otherwise very reccomendable!
posted by livy on Jan 21, 2009excellent bet movie ever one of will smits best
posted by hancock on Feb 24, 2009I NEED TO KNOW WHO SINGS THE SONG WHEN HE IS GOING TO JAIL
posted by RTGERYHRUWU on Mar 03, 2009HANCOCK IS THAT YOU
posted by RTGERYHUWU on Mar 03, 2009O.M.G.
posted by RTGERYHUWU on Mar 03, 2009What is the name of the song when Hancock saves the cop
posted by nate96866 on Jun 24, 2009