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New Teaser Trailer for The Social Network

Source: Columbia Pictures

July 8, 2010

In addition to announcing that David Fincher's The Social Network has been selected as the opening night film of the 48th Annual New York Film Festival, Columbia Pictures has released a new teaser trailer for the film. You can watch the teaser and read the announcement below:

The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced today that David Fincher’s The Social Network has been selected as the Opening Night film for their upcoming 48th Annual New York Film Festival, kicking off at Alice Tully Hall on Friday September 24th. Directed by Fincher from a screenplay by Aaron Sorkin, The Social Network stars Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, and Justin Timberlake. The film is set to be released by Sony Pictures Entertainment on October 1, 2010. The New York Film Festival runs September 24th – October 10th, 2010.

“It's exceptionally rare to discover a film that so powerfully captures the spirit of its time; The Social Network is such a film. David Fincher and Aaron Sorkin are a director/writer team, like Lumet and Chayefsky before them, that make this movie not only of the moment, but reflective of larger cultural issues as well, and confirm their position at forefront of contemporary cinema,” says Richard Peña, Selection Committee Chair & Program Director, The Film Society of Lincoln Center.

On a fall night in 2003, Harvard undergrad and computer programming genius Mark Zuckerberg sits down at his computer and heatedly begins working on a new idea. In a fury of blogging and programming, what begins in his dorm room soon becomes a global social network and a revolution in communication. A mere six years and 500 million friends later, Mark Zuckerberg is the youngest billionaire in history... but for this entrepreneur, success leads to both personal and legal complications. From director David Fincher and screenwriter Aaron Sorkin comes The Social Network, a film that proves you don't get to 500 million friends without making a few enemies. The film is produced by Scott Rudin, Dana Brunetti, Michael De Luca, and Ceán Chaffin and based on the book "The Accidental Billionaires" by Ben Mezrich.

Commenting on the Opening Night Selection, Mara Manus, Executive Director, The Film Society of Lincoln Center, said, “Our mission is to bring our audience films that entertain, spark a dialogue, and speak to the moment. That is the best of what film can do, and it is why The Social Network is the perfect choice to kick off this year’s New York Film Festival. David Fincher and Aaron Sorkin have focused their lenses on a story of friendship, loyalty, and betrayal, with a multifaceted character at the center who is as complex as he is clever. This is just the kind of film that our audience wants to see and we’re thrilled to be hosting the world premiere.”

The 17-day New York Film Festival highlights the best in world cinema, featuring top films from celebrated filmmakers as well as fresh new talent. The selection committee, chaired by Peña also includes: Melissa Anderson, Freelance Critic; Scott Foundas, Associate Program Director, The Film Society of Lincoln Center; Dennis Lim, Editor, Moving Image Source & Freelance Critic; and Todd McCarthy, Critic indieWire.

COMMENTS (23)

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A DARK KNIGHT

July 8, 2010

wts new about this trailer however i do like it

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July 8, 2010

I actually liked the other teaser better - this one just kinda doesn't make sense. All the main characters typing in the same chat room at the same time...I prefered just the voiceovers-only style like in the first teaser and the Dark Knight teaser. That's more effective to me.

but i think it'll still grab people's attention which is what they're going for.

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Poop

July 8, 2010

I just blew a load in my pants after I watched this.

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Arthur

July 8, 2010

This movie is gonna rock! Liked this teaser more that the previous one.

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Whodunit?

July 8, 2010

Not all that interested in this.

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beowulf

July 8, 2010

If you didn't understand this trailer you should avoid this movie altogether. Go watch Avatar again, that will be less taxing on your brain.

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Troll

July 8, 2010

I must say, that had to be one of the best teasers I've ever seen for previews, but they should have made this movie a bit later, its a bit to early now that facebook just got super popular. I mean its cool to keep in touch with people and all but too me its not all that great.

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JJP

July 8, 2010

David Fincher is the man!

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July 8, 2010

@ beowulf
Nice

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July 8, 2010

why do people like to use the argument that if someone doesn't like something it's because they don't "understand" it? Obviously this trailer is not literal with the whole cast talking simultaneously in the chat room, but the fact that it makes no sense literally makes me think it's not the best way to present the dialogue. my opinion - you don't have to agree but there's no need for insults.