Hancock (film) Hancock" before settling on its final title. Prior to the film's release, marketing consultants attempted to persuade Sony Pictures to again change the title "Hancock" because it was too vague for audiences, suggesting alternatives like "Heroes Never Die", "Unlikely Hero", and "Less Than Hero". Despite the advice, Sony stayed with "Hancock" and anticipated marketing on the popularity of the film's star, Will Smith. "Hancock" had its world premiere as the opener at the 30th Moscow International Film Festival on June 19, 2008. To avoid copyright infringement, organizers took "unprecedented" steps to prevent illegal reproduction of the film. For the film,
USS John Hancock (1850) out white settlements and Army outposts established in the early 1850s. She arrived Seattle, Washington 28 March and operated from that port as a base until 4 August when she stood down the sound. She arrived San Francisco 17 August. "John Hancock" decommissioned at Mare Island Navy Yard on 23 August 1856 and remained there in ordinary until sold at auction 17 August 1865. USS John Hancock (1850) USS "John Hancock" was a steam tug in the United States Navy during the 1850s. She was named for the early patriot, John Hancock. "John Hancock" was launched by Boston Navy Yard