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,
John Milton Hancock Energy Commission. One of Hancock's most remarkable accomplishments was reported in "Time (magazine)" in 1944: In recognition of his achievements Hancock received US Navy Distinguished Service Cross in 1919, the Henry Laurence Gantt Medal in 1945 by the American Management Association and the ASME, and the US Army Medal of Merit in 1948. In 1950 the Hamilton College in New York, and the New York University both granted him an honorary degrees. John Milton Hancock John Milton Hancock (February 2, 1883 - September 25, 1956) was an American engineer, navy man, interim-manager and Wall Street banker. He is known for