A Mark Pellington Film - Henry Poole Is Here

Henry Poole Is Here Theme Song Contest

All submissions are in and we are selecting songs now. Thanks for all of your great work! Voting begins on July 8th

Contest Details

Mark Pellington, the director of Henry Poole is Here is also known for directing music videos! To name a few… The Foo Fighter’s “Best of You”, U2’s “One”, Dave Matthews’ “Gravedigger” and Nine Inch Nails’ “We’re in this Together.” There’s no one more passionate about music and film than Mark and he wants to bring that passion to YOUR music in the HENRY POOLE IS HERE Theme Song contest! Submit your original song titled “HENRY POOLE IS HERE” and you could win the chance to record the song in a music video directed by Mark Pellington himself. The winning song will debut on MySpace and be included as bonus material on the Henry Poole is Here DVD. You could also win a chance to perform the winning song live at the Hollywood premiere of the film as well as be given the possibility to meet with executives from Lakeshore Records.

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Luke Wilson (The Royal Tenenbaums, Old School), Academy Award® nominee Adriana Barraza (Babel) and Radha Mitchell (Finding Neverland) star in a modern day fable about the unexpected wonders of the everyday from director Mark Pellington (U2 3D, The Mothman Prophesies). Henry Poole is Here tells the funny, poignant and uplifting story of a disillusioned man who attempts to hide from life in a rundown suburban tract home only to discover he cannot escape the forces of hope.

Henry Poole (Luke Wilson) just wants to disappear. Shattered by circumstances beyond his control, he offers full price on a cookie cutter house in a drab, middle-class, L.A. neighborhood through his perky realtor Meg (Cheryl Hines). But just as he settles in to his indulgent isolation with a case of vodka and all the junk food he can eat, his neighbor, a well-meaning busybody named Esperanza (Adriana Barraza), drops by with a plate of homemade tamales and a whole lot of questions.

Despite his desire for solitude, Henry can’t help noticing Dawn (Radha Mitchell), the beautiful young divorcée next door and her daughter Millie (Morgan Lily), an eight-year-old amateur spy who hasn't spoken a word since her parents' break-up.

Henry's self-imposed exile is shattered when Esperanza discovers a mysterious stain on Henry's stucco wall that is seen to have miraculous powers. She begins leading pilgrimages to the "holy site" and invites church officials, including her pastor, Father Salizar (George Lopez), to inspect the apparition.

Although Henry remains skeptical, he finds himself gradually drawn back towards life, especially after his silent friendship with Millie brings him closer to Dawn. As news of the apparition spreads throughout the neighborhood and his feelings for Dawn grow, Henry realizes his plan to live out his days in quiet desperation is going to be much harder than he ever imagined.

Overture Films and Lakeshore Entertainment Present

a Lakeshore Entertainment Production

a Mark Pellington Film

Luke Wilson, "Henry Poole Is Here", Radha Mitchell

George Lopez, Rachel Seiferth, with Cheryl Hines and Adriana Barraza

Executive Producers Norman Reiss, Eric Reid, Michael Aguilar, Mark Pellington

Producers Gary Gilbert, Tom Lassally

Produced by Tom Rosenberg, Gary Lucchesi, Richard Wright

Written by Albert Torres

Directed by Mark Pellington

Distributed by Overture Films

www.myspace.com/henrypooleishere

Trademark and Copyright 2008 Lakeshore Entertainment Group LLC, All Rights Reserved.

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Forum Topic Posts Last Post Topic Starter
HOW MANY HITS? 23 7/6/2008 10:47 PM by: Chris Sotiri 7/4/2008 1:16 AM by: The XBox Boys
Do the 5 finalists aready know ? 3 7/6/2008 10:35 PM by: Cammie Ward 7/6/2008 10:45 AM by: *SIMMERLEIN* Lemon, Ricco, Plato & Bob
Does anyone know if Peter Rodman Posted yet? 11 7/6/2008 10:29 PM by: Randy Davidson 7/4/2008 4:21 PM by: Mr. Blue Sky
Henry Poole Family Reunion 3 7/6/2008 7:42 PM by: RAMEKEGA 7/5/2008 2:11 AM by: RAMEKEGA
ATTN: THE FINAL FIVE WINNERS 15 7/6/2008 7:37 PM by: Daniel Davis Music 7/4/2008 3:08 AM by: The Propellers (contact ANDY)

Henry's Friends Comments
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Jeryd Smith


Jul 7 2008 2:17 AM

Good Luck To All!
If you stop by my page, take a minute to pin my map or better yet, click the link to my reverbnation page and sign up as a fan. :)
Cheers!
LADY BLUE!!!


Jul 6 2008 11:37 PM

AM I CORRECT VOTING WILL BE DONE HERE OR ELSEWHERE?
T.K.O.


Jul 6 2008 11:03 PM

POOR HENRY ONLY HAS 6 MONTHS TO LIVE? VERY SAD....WILL HAVE TO BRING A FEW GIRLS TO SEE THIS MOVIE SO THEY CAN CRY ON MY SHOULDER.....
Michael Gehring


Jul 6 2008 10:52 PM

Henry, Life has a different plan for you.
Karen Chisholm


Jul 6 2008 9:56 PM

thanks for all the listens and downloads !!! good luck everyone !
Patrick


Jul 6 2008 9:54 PM

Best of luck. The King
Randy Davidson


Jul 6 2008 8:54 PM

When we have all turned back to dust Henry Poole will still be here.
Long live Henry,hope we did him proud...RD
Matt Scheuber


Jul 6 2008 7:56 PM

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melissa


Jul 6 2008 7:47 PM

Just stopping by to say Hi & wish you a great week!Regards,Mel
Daniel Davis Music


Jul 6 2008 7:38 PM

Less than two days...

-Daniel
The Rivas Project


Jul 6 2008 6:26 PM

hope you dig the tune.

good luck everyone
Turning Thursday


Jul 6 2008 6:17 PM

Well guys its almost time. I wonder how many votes will be made once the top five are picked. It's gotta be in the millions.
taylor cornell


Jul 6 2008 5:36 PM

The day is almost here!!! Best of luck to everyone!
Cheers! Taylor
David Banner NO this IS J HAZE comment my songs!!


Jul 6 2008 5:34 PM

hey friend....come by my page to check out my music and let me know what u think
King Orba


Jul 6 2008 4:21 PM

HENRY POOLE IS ALMOST HERE

CHECK OUT THE ORIGINAL TUNE
CLICK ONTO kING oRBA
Otis


Jul 6 2008 4:08 PM

TOP 5
Casey Todd


Jul 6 2008 3:00 PM

good luck everyone. My parents voted and they liked mine the best. Sorry.
Rick Krauss


Jul 6 2008 1:42 PM

I went ahead and added my Henry Poole song to my profile also in case anyone wants to listen.
COOL FACTOR


Jul 6 2008 1:32 PM

hey everyone! this is a really cool place to be meeting so many cool talented people! well the fireworks weekend is almost over
and back to reality again, hope
everyone the best, and please check out our song, and leave a
comment if you want. well, as always, be cool!

rAnDrAy
Jack White/ Lyrics


Jul 6 2008 12:09 PM

good luck everyone.
ric ellingson


Jul 6 2008 11:15 AM

Here's a different take on the Henry song.
This has been fun everyone!
Love & Peace
Ric
ANGELS BLEEDING RED


Jul 6 2008 10:51 AM

Check out our Henry Poole Is Here song at myspace.com/angelsbleedingred. Peace.
Henry + The Invisibles


Jul 6 2008 10:19 AM

Best of luck everyone! Keep faith in your hearts *
Jessie Beverly


Jul 6 2008 9:05 AM

WOA! Only 2 more days until the top 5 are chosen! Check out my song! Good luch to everyone!
Ben Scott


Jul 6 2008 7:13 AM

well its almost the moment of truth. hope everyone had a great holiday weekend. sittin in Hotlanta for the next week. wish everyone good luck. check out my version and leave a comment. PEACE!
Robert Woodrich


Jul 6 2008 6:32 AM

Tamar,
I love your songs, most lovely. Can we be friends!
Go check out her tunes you wont be sorry....
PS Tamar, do a search for Anita Kruse I think you are kindred spirits....peace
bouncing baby bass player out ...
Robert Woodrich


Jul 6 2008 6:24 AM

hello all ...
it was a fun month meeting so many talented artist.
and a great way of making the world a little smaller.
it's good to know there are so many like minded people.

Stop by my page please and have a view of the home movie "henry poole is here". listen to my demo and please leave a comment if motivated ...

see you later and pass the sun screen
Curt Clendenin


Jul 6 2008 12:36 AM

CoolPooleCoolPooleCoolPooleCoolPoole
7 Mile Station


Jul 6 2008 12:31 AM

I have listen to some really good HPIH songs and a lot of great talent is out there but check out NOLAN NEAL's run at it. WOW. This guy is awesome. And the rest of his stuff also.
Jimmy Peters


Jul 5 2008 9:56 PM

Can't wait to hear the 5 finalist songs. Looking forward to the movie too :-)

ROCK ON!
-Jimmy
Lynn Louise Lowrey


Jul 5 2008 7:33 PM

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND YA'LL !!

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE :)

LYNN :)
Jeff Marshall


Jul 5 2008 6:03 PM

Checking in and looking forward to seeing who the finalists are - just like all the other song writers that submitted an entry! Good luck on this 4th of July weekend to all the song writers.
Jor’el Jebre


Jul 5 2008 5:26 PM

Yo whats up world. What dey do myspace? I strongly suggest that you all check out my version of "Henry Poole Is Here (extended version). Gimme some feedback. one luv
Erik Hendin


Jul 5 2008 3:55 PM

Henry, thanks for being here... I've been there too, minus the stucco and minus the film...
I'm digging Vekstar, Robert Cosio, Scarthe Locke and a whole bunch of others..
Good luck everyone... it's good to see music is alive and well...
I think if we just go for doing our own thing the way we know how that's all we can ask for.. the rest is gravy.

Please pass the gravy, and check out my HP tune... Me likey.
Trina Taylor Band


Jul 5 2008 3:20 PM

Hi!! Just stopping by to wish everyone Good Luck!!

This is so exciting!!

:)
Trina
Jessica


Jul 5 2008 3:10 PM

smile.
from your friend Jess.
tamar


Jul 5 2008 1:06 PM

Hey i finally posted mine! cool contest...
hope you enjoy my take....
tamar
Scarth Locke


Jul 5 2008 11:38 AM

Hi All,
Excited to hear the results! What a cool opportunity for connecting with other songwriters! I have enjoyed participating in the forum. Hope it doesn't end here...
(my song is up, btw. click the link, you know the deal...)
Scarth
Otis


Jul 5 2008 10:26 AM

All my friends think our song is TOP 5 All the way! What do you think..?
guy prandstatter


Jul 5 2008 10:25 AM

hey nolan neal
Great song ,in a sea of mediocrity you are a shining star ! Couldnt send friend request to you cause i couldnt find it on your page so friend me ,I like your stuff alot think you got a great sound ...G
Chris Sotiri


Jul 5 2008 10:22 AM

The more I come to this page , the more I want to see the movie!! I cant wait until August!!
Robert Woodrich


Jul 5 2008 9:58 AM

hello all ...
it was a fun month meeting so many talented artist.
and a great way of making the world a little smaller.
it's good to know there are so many like minded people.

Stop by my page please and have a view of the home movie "henry poole is here". here my demo and please leave a comment if motivated ...

see you later and pass the sun screen
Scott


Jul 5 2008 8:20 AM

hi
just checking in with poole
and the contest
King Orba


Jul 5 2008 2:41 AM

LISTEN TO
kING oRBA's ORIGINAL SONG ENTRY FOR
HENRY POOLE IS HERE
NOLAN NEAL **NEW SONG** (Henry Poole Is Here)


Jul 5 2008 1:01 AM

Hey Henry,

Hope you like the song I submitted for the movie.

Take care,

Nolan Neal
Forever Learning


Jul 4 2008 8:38 PM

I pray that you all had a wonderful, blessed, 4th of July. Henry Poole, is a part of all of us. I'm just glad he is here. May God bless you always.
♥ MARGIE ♥


Jul 4 2008 8:25 PM

Thank for the approve....

I have to say that....
Celia St. Croix's version being the best one of the ones you've heard.
Legend


Jul 4 2008 5:06 PM

HAPPY 4TH E'RYBODY!!!
GOODLUCK AGAIN, EVERYBODY IS SO AWESOME! TAKE CARE AND KEEP IN TOUCH!
Jon Day


Jul 4 2008 3:41 PM

Freedom and independence... Sounds like Henry. Happy 4th!
MAX WATTS of AMPZ


Jul 4 2008 3:29 PM

I hope nobody blew their fingers off
HAPPY 4TH!!!!!
Listen to AMPZ Henry!!!!
Check out the lyrics!!!!
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