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The Tuohy FamilyThe Real Heroes of The Blind Side

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2010 Academy

Award Winner for

Best Actress #1

Best-Seller

The Tuohy Children: Michael Oher, Collins & Sean Jr.The Difference Trust Makes: Supporting One Another Through Change and Transition

“Who knows where I’d be?” says Oher, who with the

love and support of the Tuohys has become the most

sought after player in football. Michael Oher, along

with Collins and Sean, Jr., inspire audiences to see their

greatest challenges as opportunities. “As I look back, it’s

crazy how I got here,” he says. “But it didn’t seem tough at

the time. I just lived day to day, did the best I could.”

The Father: Sean TuohyBehind The Blind Side: Overcoming Obstacles in the Face of Adversity Sean invites audiences to go behind-the-scenes of the Tuohy household with a heartwarming

message: “In our house, we believe in miracles.” Sharing personal anecdotes with his signature

southern charm, Sean brings The Blind Side to life. A dedicated father and inspirational coach, Sean

asks us to consider a simple question: why are kids just like Michael Oher are falling through the

cracks every day?

The Mother: Leigh Anne TuohyEvery Team is a Family: How to Make an Impact on Your Community

At the podium, Leigh Anne inspires audiences to recognize the potential in those around us—and to do

something about it. She shares her personal Blind Side observations, from seeing Michael Oher for the

first time to how the experience changed her as a person—and the Tuohys as a family. She asks audiences

to explore how we can make an impact big enough to change a broken system.

In Conversation: Subject & Author Author Michael Lewis and Sean Tuohy have known each other since

childhoold: they were classmates for 13 years in their hometown of New

Orleans. Together on stage, Michael and Sean inspire audiences with the

humor and insight that only two long-time friends can share. They intimately discuss the evolution of The Blind Side and

what it means for the Tuohy family—and the American education system as a whole.

In Conversation: The Tuohy Family “She cried the second she met him, and it was over,” Sean

recalls. At the podium, Sean, Leigh Anne and Michael Oher

share their intimate, personal story that inspired The Blind Side.

As a family, they each share their individual perspectives on the

story, and they pose the bigger question: what is the definition of

family, and how can we all make a difference to those who need us

most?

The following programs are available together or separately

The Tuohy FamilyThe Real Life Heros of The Blind Side

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Michael Lewis & Billy BeaneAuthor & Subjects of Moneyball

Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game

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The Real-Life Subject: Billy BeaneConsidered one of the most progressive and talented baseball

executives in the game today, Billy Beane has molded the

Oakland Athletics into a perennial postseason contender

since assuming the general manager’s duties shortly following

the 1997 season. At the podium, Beane conveys his

innovative, winning style of management and leadership,

which involves identifying undervalued assets to create

and sustain a competitive advantage. By striking parallels

between baseball and business, Beane inspires audiences

across industries with his unforgettable winning underdog

story.

With Brad Pitt as the leading role, the film version of Michael Lewis’ 2003 New York Times best-

seller, Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game has taken audiences by storm. Offering

an unprecedented behind the scenes look at a Major League Baseball franchise, Moneyball details

the effect that an innovative personnel approach has had in allowing the small-budget Oakland

Athletics to consistently rank among baseball’s best. Combining baseball and business strategies and

offering an unprecedented look inside the inspiring true story, Billy Beane and Michael Lewis discuss the

Moneyball philosophy and its lessons for businesses everywhere. Audiences will be inspired and uplifted

by this rousing sports-underdog story.

Behind the Scenes With The Author: Michael LewisA shrewd observer of sports, politics, finance and the

American scene, Michael Lewis combines keen insight

with his signature wit, making him one of today’s

leading social commentators. In his best-selling book,

Moneyball, Lewis draws on his unique knowledge of

money, science, entertainment and ego to illustrate the

strategies employed by a club gleaning lessons from

corporate America. On stage, Lewis discusses the

exploration of the nature of talent, the assumptions

people hold and how they get in the way of success,

and how to identify talent and maintain and edge in a

competitive field.

Executive Producer of the Entire BATMAN SeriesMichael Uslan

Bringing Batman to the Silver ScreenIn an inspiring program, Uslan takes audiences along on the journey of creating his career to bringing

Batman successfully to the big screen. He shares the principles that allowed him to persevere despite

repeated rejection and encourages audiences

everywhere to reach for their dreams and believe

in themselves. In a separate program, Uslan address

the founders of the comic book industry and how,

not coincidentally, the majority of them are Jewish

immigrants or first generation American Jews. Person-

ally familiar with these legends, Uslan shares their

anecdotes. Along with many of these creators, Uslan ap-

pears in the documentary The Legends Behind the Comic

Books. Uslan also reveals the connection of the superhe-

roes created by these men and women to Jewish lore and

traditions—from how “The Golem” spawned “The Hulk”

and just how similar “Superman” and “Moses” really are.

The highly anticipated next chapter in Uslan’s Batman series,

The Dark Knight Rises, will once again star Christian Bale as

Bruce Wayne, as he continues his war on crime in the dark

depths of Gotham City. Set to premiere in July 2012, The

Dark Knight Rises will undoubtedly deliver another Batman

masterpiece that will have everyone talking.

The Man Behind BATMAN

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Michael Uslan is best known as the originator and Executive Producer of the Batman movie

series, starting with Tim Burton’s 1989 film, and continuing to 2008’s box office record-

breaking The Dark Knight. Less well known is that the first Batman film was the culmination of

Uslan’s more than two decades of work to bring a serious, dark version of the character to the big

screen. Uslan’s start in the world of comics was as unlikely as his success in bringing Batman to the

theaters. Born into a blue collar family in New Jersey, Uslan was instilled at an early age to find work

to be passionate about. Knowing he loved comics and films, he set about creating a career.

In 1979, Uslan secured the film rights to Batman from DC Comics. He was turned down by every

studio in Hollywood. The reason he was consistently given: Batman was from the funny pages and

wasn’t supposed to be taken “seriously.”

Brett RatnerRenowned Hollywood Director, Producer & Entrepreneur

More than $1 Billion in Box Office Sales

Dubbed “a born storyteller” by LA Weekly, Brett Ratner first dreamed of making movies as a child growing

up in Miami Beach, Florida. Throughout elementary school, Ratner made movies in lieu of traditional

homework—a talent which helped him skip ahead two grades. After graduating high school early, Ratner was

determined to attend New York University Film School but was told that his unimpressive GPA would prevent

him from getting in. Ratner refused to accept no for an answer, and after barging into the Dean’s office with

his application he was accepted into the program. At only 16 years old, Ratner became the department’s

youngest film major in history.

Now the 16th highest grossing film director in history with more than $1 billion in career box office

sales, Ratner is also the quintessential entrepreneur. In addition to his directorial work, he runs Rat

Entertainment, a successful film production company in partnership with Paramount Pictures; Rat Press,

a book publishing company with international distribution through Perseus Books Group; Rat Records,

a record label; and Brett Ratner Brands, the corporate branding company behind Activision’s Guitar

Hero Risky Business campaign and Wynn Resorts’ “Encore” campaign.

At the podium, Ratner’s archetypal journey

from Miami dreamer to Hollywood

mogul comes to life through his signature

charm and action-packed storytelling

style. Famous for his effortless comedic

timing and humorous perspective on

success, Ratner encourages audiences to

look beyond obstacles and never take

no for an answer. Also a prominent

and influential figure in the Jewish

community, Ratner shares how his

shameless chutzpah propelled him

into overwhelming success.

From Hip Hop to Hollywood

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Best-Selling Author of Sex and the City & Lipstick Jungle

Candace Bushnell

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From Characters to IconsFrom Sex and the City through her four

successive novels, Bushnell has revealed a gift

for tapping into the zeitgeist of any New York

minute. With each book, she has deepened

her range, but with a light touch that makes

her complex literary accomplishments look easy.

A Novelist and the City

Candace Bushnell is the critically acclaimed, international best-selling novelist whose

first book, Sex and the City, published in 1996, was the basis for the HBO hit series.

Bushnell captured the country’s attention with Sex and the City by breaking down the

bedroom doors of New York City’s rich and beautiful to expose true contemporary stories

of sex, love and relationships. The book introduced the nation to “modelizers,” “toxic

bachelors” and the women who are looking for Mr. Big as they glide in and out of a star-

studded social scene.

Through her books and television series, Bushnell’s work has influenced and defined

two generations of women. She is the winner of the 2006 Matrix award for books (other

winners include Joan Didion and Amy Tan), and a recipient of the Albert Einstein Spirit

of Achievement Award. Bushnell grew up in Connecticut and attended Rice and New York

Universities.

The Carrie Diaries Meet Carrie Bradshaw, in her teenage years.

Bushnell teen novel, The Carrie Diaries, “takes

readers back to Carrie Bradshaw’s formative years

in high school, giving an inside look at Carrie’s

friendships, romances and how she realized her dream

of becoming a writer.” The second installation in the

teen series, Summer in the City: A Carrie Diaries Novel,

follows Carrie on her first summer of adventures and

mishaps in the city that would become her Sex and the

City stage. The Carrie Diaries, has been picked up as a

TV series by The CW and is set to premiere in early 2013.

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Danny GloverAcclaimed Actor & Leading Social Activist

Actor, producer and humanitarian Danny Glover has been a commanding presence on screen, stage

and television for more than 25 years. As an actor, his film credits range from the blockbuster

Lethal Weapon franchise to smaller independent features, some of which Glover also produced. Most

recently, he completed filming the critically acclaimed feature 2012 for director Roland Emmerich,

Dreamgirls directed by Bill Condon and Poor Boy’s Game for director Clement Virgo, Shooter for

director Antoine Fuqua and Be Kind, Rewind for director Michel Gondry. At the same time,

Glover has also gained respect for his wide-reaching community activism and philanthropic

efforts, with a particular emphasis on advocacy for economic justice, and access to health care

and education programs in the United States and Africa. For these efforts, Glover received

a 2006 DGA Honor. Internationally, Glover has served as a Goodwill Ambassador for the

United Nations Development Program.

In addition to his individual

presentations focusing on the

arts, literacy and community

involvement, Glover regularly teams

with long-time friend and actor Felix

Justice in “An Evening with Martin

and Langston.”

From Lethal Weapon to Dreamgirls...

In 2005, Glover co-founded Louverture Films, dedicated to the development of films of

historical relevance, social purpose, commercial value and artistic integrity. The New York

based company has a slate of progressive

features and documentaries including

the recently released Bamako, which

premiered to superb reviews at the

Cannes International Film Festival.

The Role of Arts in Community Activism

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Bestselling Author of The Notebook & Safe HavenNicholas Sparks

A Cultural Phenomenon

At the podium, Sparks takes audiences

deeper into the sleepy towns and poignant

relationships that ignite the pages of his

romantic pageturners. Drawing large and

appreciative crowds of fans, Sparks in

person displays the traits that make his

books so beloved: great storytelling, a

unique voice, and a charm that connects

through the power of words. His relatable

talks weave his own personal story of hard

work, rejection, anxiety, and triumph for

inspiring authors — and romantics —

everywhere.

From Best Sellers to Motion Pictures

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With almost 80 million copies of his books in print, literary sensation Nicholas Sparks is the author of 17 New

York Times #1 bestselling books and a cultural phenomenon in his own right. In l994, at the age of 28, he

wrote The Notebook over a period of six months. In October 1995, rights to The Notebook were sold to Warner

Books. It was published in October 1996, and he followed that with 16 novels, including Message in a Bottle

(1998), A Walk to Remember (1999), Nights in Rodanthe (2002), Dear John (2006), The Last Song (2009),

and The Best of Me (2011) to name a few. All of his books were domestic and international best sellers, with

almost 80 million copies sold worldwide, translated into more than 45 languages.

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Coupled with the undeniable success of his many books, the movie adaptations of Sparks’s books have

become the most iconic romantic feature films for a whole new generation. Beginning with Message in

a Bottle in 1999, Sparks’s novels continued to grace the silver screen with adaptations of A Walk to Re-

member (2002), The Notebook (2004), and Nights in Rodanthe, starring Richard Gere and Diane Lane

(2008). Dear John, starring Channing Tatum and Amanda Seyfried, and The Last Song, starring Miley

Cyrus and Greg Kinnear, were released in 2010 to great success. Sparks continued to dominate the box

office with the release of The Lucky One starring

Zac Efron in April 2012. Production is already un-

derway for a February 2013 release of what’s sure

to be another blockbuster smash hit, Safe Haven

starring Julianne Hough and Josh Duhamel.

A Great Storyteller

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The Global Zombie Threat

As we all know, the world we live in has become a rather scary place, and the global

increase in the number of Zombie attacks isn’t helping matters any. According to the

Office of Homeland Security, Brooks is the preeminent authority on dispatching the

relentless, flesh-eating armies of Zombies that seem to be everywhere these days.

“People have asked me, ‘Did you write this as a metaphor for the paranoia that’s sweeping the nation?’ No. I’m not that smart, I’m just really scared of zombies.”

— Max Brooks

Inside the Epidemic

Brooks’ New York Times best-seller, World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War

(2007), tells the story of the world’s desperate battle against the zombie threat with

a series of first-person accounts “as

told to the author” by various char-

acters around the world. Publishers

Weekly called the novel

World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War

Ten years after the human victory over the world wide Zombie epidemic, referred to as

World War Z, the world’s foremost Zombie preparedness expert, Max Brooks, scoured

the world collecting the stories and experiences of those who have survived the conflict that

almost eradicated humanity. In the gripping motion picture, based on Brooks’ New York Times

Best-Seller, World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War, the incredible tale of the zombie

epidemic is brought to life with an all-star cast that includes Brad Pitt in June 2013.

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Max BrooksPreeminent Zombie Expert & Best-Selling Author

The ExpertThe son of Mel Brooks and

Anne Bancroft, Max Brooks

is completely dedicated to the

cause of raising awareness on the

issue of Zombie survival. Brooks

is ready to come to your campus

or community to help prepare

your audience with the latest

Zombie survival techniques.

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Best-Selling Author of Something Borrowed & Heart of The MatterEmily Giffin

A Modern-Day Jane Austin

Giffin began her fiction writing career at the ripe age of eight, when her first published poem appeared

in Cricket Magazine. Despite several rejections of her first manuscript, Giffin persisted, eventually

completing Something Borrowed. Hailed as a “heartbreakingly honest debut” with “dead-on dialogue,

real-life complexity and genuine warmth,” Something Borrowed became a New York Times best-seller

that has sold more than a million copies to date. Since then, she has penned four more New York

Times best-sellers: Something Blue (2005), Baby Proof (2006), Love the One You’re With (2008) and

Heart of the Matter (2010). Due out in July 2012, Giffin’s next novel Where We Belong, explores the

journey that two women embark upon in search for what is missing in their lives.

Turning A Dream Into A Best-Seller

Emily Giffin has touched the hearts of millions of readers. Populated by emotionally charged and

endearingly flawed characters that readers can’t help but root for, her five novels have been translated

into 29 languages, with five million copies in print worldwide, and three have been optioned for the

big screen. The film of her first novel, Something Borrowed, came out in summer 2011, released by the

production companies of Hilary Swank and Edward Burns, and stars Kate Hudson, Ginnifer Goodwin

and John Krasinski.

Giffin brings to life the emotion, humor and

relatable issues of her novels in her own insightful

and intimate voice. Sharing her personal journey

to publishing success, Giffin provides a behind-

the-scenes look at turning a dream into a reality.

A firm believer in taking risks and following your

heart, Giffin speaks to the fears and hopes of

anyone pursuing a seemingly unattainable goal

— and provides living proof that the future you

imagine can actually come true.

In a separate program, Giffin candidly and

colorfully discusses the struggles that her

memorable characters face in her novels –

poignant conflicts and choices in friendships,

marriage, work and motherhood that define

every woman’s existence. With a fresh and relatable take on the dilemmas facing the modern

woman, Giffin brings to life with clarity and empathy just how complicated our lives can

be . . . and how essential family, true friends and forgiveness are in helping us navigate life’s

difficult choices.

Speaking to Women Everywhere

Emily GiffinBest-Selling Author of Something Borrowed & Heart of the Matter

Perspective of a Spy

As a covert CIA Operations Officer, Valerie Plame Wilson worked to protect America’s national security from the proliferation of nuclear weapons. At the podium, Wilson draws upon her best-selling book that inspired the movie Fair Game, laying out the CIA leak controversy in an incisive and enlightening presentation. Perspective of a Diplomat

Joseph Wilson’s historic career in international relations spans more than three decades, with service under five U.S. presidents. At the podium, Wilson draws upon his best-selling book The Politics of Truth and recounts his work in world political affairs—from facing down Saddam to challenging the source of the White House

leaks that exposed Valerie Plame’s covert identity.

A Blockbuster at the Podium

At the podium, Plame shares her thoughts on what she views as unprecedented abuse of public trust by the Bush administration in its efforts to silence a critic and subvert the right of citizens to exercise free speech. Plame also speaks alongside her husband Joseph

Wilson, and together the husband and wife team lay out the CIA leak controversy in an incisive and enlightening presentation. Drawing from the Wilsons’ respective memoirs, Fair Game and The Politics of Truth, they take audiences inside two decades of world politics — from facing down Saddam Hussein to White House leaks.

The Politics of Truth: FAIR GAME

Based on Valerie Plame Wilson’s life as a covert CIA agent, Fair Game, starring Naomi Watts and Sean Penn, takes audiences inside the CIA controversy that exposed Plame’s secret

identity. Before her undercover status was compromised, Plame and her husband Ambassador Joseph Wilson were working to protect America from weapons of mass destruction. The political firestorm that followed Plame’s exposure captivated the country and continues to spark heated discussions on national security, foreign policy, free speech and abuse of power.

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