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"Shorts" (2009)
"Shorts" is set in the suburb of Black Falls, where all the houses look the same and everyone works for BLACK BOX Unlimited Worldwide Industries Incorporated, whose Mr. Black's BLACK BOX is the ultimate communication and do-it-all gadget that's sweeping the nation. Other than keeping his parents employed, however, Mr. Black's BLACK BOX has done nothing for 11-year-old Toe Thompson, who just wants to make a few friends...until a mysterious rainbow-colored rock falls from the sky, hits him in the head and changes everything.
Filmmaker Robert Rodriguez Talks About "Shorts"
"Shorts" returns filmmaker Robert Rodriguez to kid-oriented comedy, marking his first family-friendly movie since 2005's "The Adventures of Shark Boy and Lava Girl." And we can thank his young son Rebel for Rodriguez' latest family film.
"Shorts" Photo Gallery
Gallery of photos from the movie "Shorts" starring Jimmy Bennett, William H Macy, Jon Cryer, Leslie Mann, Rebel Rodriguez, Kat Dennings, Jolie Vanier, Trevor Gagnon, and Leo Howard.
On the Red Carpet - Jimmy Bennett and Jolie Vanier
Jimmy Bennett and big screen newcomer Jolie Vanier star in "Shorts," a family film from writer/director Robert Rodriguez. At the LA premiere of the Warner Bros Pictures movie, Bennett and Vanier chatted up the film, the effects, and their characters.
On the Red Carpet - Robert Rodriguez
Robert Rodriguez returns to family-friendly fare with "Shorts," a PG film based on an idea his son, Rebel, came up with. "Shorts" isn't the first film dreamed up by one of his kids, and Rodriguez talked about that and more on the red carpet.
On the Red Carpet - Kat Dennings and Cambell Westmoreland
Kat Dennings joined her "Shorts" co-stars, including young actor Cambell Westmoreland, on the very hot red carpet for the film's premiere in Hollywood. Dennings chatted up the family-friendly film and talked about why she took on the project.
On the Red Carpet - Jon Cryer and Devon Gearhart
Jon Cryer from "Two and a Half Men' returns to the big screen in the family-friendly movie 'Shorts' from filmmaker Robert Rodriguez. At the premiere of the Warner Bros Pictures movie, Cryer talked about working on a film loaded with special effects.
On the Red Carpet - Leslie Mann and Trevor Gagnon
Leslie Mann says "Shorts" is the first movie she's starred in her kids can see without her having to worry about what they're watching. On the red carpet, Mann joined her co-stars Leo Howard and Trevor Gagnon to talk about the family-friendly film.
"Shorts" Exclusive Premiere Photos
Exclusive gallery of photos from the LA premiere of the Warner Bros Pictures movie "Shorts" featuring Robert Rodriguez, Leslie Mann, Kat Dennings, Jon Cryer, Jimmy Bennett, Jolie Vanier, Jake Short, Leo Howard, Trevor Gagnon, Devon Gearhart, Cambell Westmoreland, Rebel Rodriguez, Alan Horn, Ariel Winter, Don Johnson, Lexi Ainsworth, Hannah Marks, Yara Shahidi, and Zoe Webb.
"Shorts" Trailer
Trailer for "Shorts" starring Kat Dennings and William H Macy and directed by Robert Rodriguez.
"Shorts" Movie Credits
Cast and crew list for "Shorts," MPAA rating, and release date info.
"Shorts" Poster
"Not so tall tales from the director of 'Spy Kids'"
"Shorts" Trailer
"Shorts" trailer in Quicktime, Windows Media and Flash formats.
"Shorts" Production News
(May 2008) Leslie Mann, Jon Cryer, James Spader, and William H Macy will star in the family comedy movie "Shorts" written and directed by Robert Rodriguez.
Official "Shorts" Website
Warner Bros Pictures' official site for "Shorts." Release Date: August 21, 2009