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"Children of Men"

Release Date: December 25, 2006
Universal Pictures
Genre: Thriller

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Cast: Clive Owen, Julianne Moore, Charlie Hunnam, Michael Caine, Chiwetel Ejiofor

Directed by: Alfonso Cuaron
Screenplay by: Alfonso Cuaron, Timothy J. Sexton, David Arata
Producers: Marc Abraham, Eric Newman, Hilary Shor, Iain Smith, Tony Smith
Executive Producer: Thomas A. Bliss

Children of Men envisages a world one generation from now that has fallen into anarchy on the heels of an infertility defect in the population.

The world's youngest citizen has just died at 18, and humankind is facing the likelihood of its own extinction.

Set against a backdrop of London torn apart by violence and warring nationalistic sects, Children of Men follows disillusioned bureaucrat Theo (Owen) as he becomes an unlikely champion of Earth's survival.

When the planet's last remaining hope is threatened, this reluctant activist is forced to face his own demons and protect her from certain peril.

Directed and co-written by acclaimed filmmaker Alfonso Cuaron (Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Y tu mamá también), Children of Men also stars Julianne Moore as the leader of an underground opposition group and Michael Caine as Jasper.

The film is produced by Marc Abraham & Eric Newman (Spy Game, Dawn of the Dead), Hilary Shor & Tony Smith (Eye of the Beholder, Beautopia) and Iain Smith ( Alexander, Cold Mountain). It is adapted for the screen by Cuaron, Timothy J. Sexton ( Live from Baghdad) and David Arata (Brokedown Palace).

Photos: Disillusioned bureaucrat Theo (CLIVE OWEN) and underground opposition leader Julian (JULIANNE MOORE) in the thriller "Children of Men," directed by acclaimed filmmaker Alfonso Cuaron. "Children of Me"n will be released in theaters on September 29, 2006. Credit: Jaap Buitendijk Copyright: © 2006 Universal Studios. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

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"Children of Men”
Open Dec. 25, 2006

"Children of Men" Soundtrack Album Features Cutting-Edge Artists From Roots Manuva, Kode9 and the Spaceape, Pressure, Cyrus (Random Trio) and Jarvis Cocker

Legends Including John Lennon, Deep Purple, Donovan, King Crimson Appear on Album for Upcoming Thriller

Universal Pictures' new film "Children of Men" examines our past and the possible future -- and so goes the music for the thriller's soundtrack.

From classic rock artists, including John Lennon, Deep Purple, Donovan and King Crimson, to cutting-edge stars of today like Dubstep, "Children of Men -- Original Motion Picture Soundtrack" (Hip-O/UMe) reflects backwards and looks forwards at the changing music soundscape. The album is set for release on December 12, 2006.

Based on the book by P.D. James and starring Clive Owen, Julianne Moore, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Charlie Hunnam, Clare-Hope Ashitey and Michael Caine, the Alfonso Cuarón- ("Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," "Y tu mamá también") directed "Children of Men" is set for release in the United States on December 25, 2006. The film envisages a world one generation from now that has fallen into anarchy on the heels of an infertility defect in the population. The world's youngest citizen has just died at 18, and humankind is facing the likelihood of its own extinction.

Dubstep is a new British urban electronic music that melds Dub, Trip Hop, Drum & Bass/Jungle and U.K. Garage/Grime into something wholly different. Its artists on "Children of Men -- Original Motion Picture Soundtrack" are Kode9 and the Spaceape (2006's "Backward"), Pressure (featuring pre-eminent female dancehall voice Warrior Queen from 2006's "Money Honey") and Cyrus (Random Trio) (2006's "Indian Stomp").

Other contemporary, edgy artists heard are Roots Manuva, arguably the U.K.'s most distinctive hip-hop star, with "Witness (1 Hope)" from 2001's "Run Come Save Me"; The Kills, one of the finest proponents of stripped back rock, with "Wait" from 2003's "Keep On Your Mean Side"; The Libertines, an important, albeit short-lived band, with the potent 80-second punk assault "Arbeit Macht Frei" from 2004's self-titled album; and Jarvis Cocker, the former Pulp frontman, with 2006's "Running The World." UNIVERSAL CITY, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- November 06, 2006 --