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 E. Hancock until 1977. Hancock died in Morrisville, Vermont June 23, 1982 and was buried in East Hardwick's Sanborn Cemetery. John E. Hancock John E. Hancock (March 23, 1903 – June 23, 1982) was a Vermont farmer and politician who served one term as Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives. John Ellsworth Hancock, Jr. was born in Hardwick, Vermont on March 23, 1903. He graduated from Hardwick Academy, attended Middlebury College and became a farmer in Hardwick. Hancock was also involved in local businesses and civic institutions in Hardwick, including serving as President of Vermont Cooperative Creameries, President of the Hardwick