Hot Topic: Billion-Dollar Director: Brett Ratner

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Ratner boasts box office prowess

Director's skills includes high-energy creativity, joie de vivre
It's easy not to take Brett Ratner seriously. But there's more to this gifted helmer than meets the eye. Since his 1997 feature debut, the Chris Tucker comedy "Money Talks," the Miami-born director's seven released movies have grossed more than $1 billion worldwide.
Anne Thompson | 7/27/07 6:09pm

Ratner thrives in sell block

Still photography leads helmer to high fashion
Diane Clehane | 7/27/07 6:08pm

Ratner shows off smallscreen clout

Fox TV's 'Prison' makes way for 'Murder'
Jon Weisman | 7/27/07 6:07pm

Eiffel Tower has star power in 'Hour'

Location proved tall order for film's stunts
Iain Blair | 7/27/07 6:01pm
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Ratner, Tucker 'do it for the movie'

Well-known perfectionists butt heads on set
Iain Blair | 7/27/07 5:59pm

Tucker and Chan work for laughs

Oddball chemistry propels 'Rush Hour' franchise
Iain Blair | 7/27/07 5:58pm

Beach boy nurtures his roots

Ratner remembers Miami's 'small town' feel
Brett Ratner | 7/27/07 5:54pm

Set visits crystalize Ratner's role

Director watched De Palma, Pacino shooting 'Scarface'
Carole Horst | 7/27/07 5:53pm

Ratner juggles a handful of projects

Director eyes Nazis, bunnies, heists and Brazil
Anne Thompson | 7/27/07 5:50pm

Ratner gets in gear

A look at what the director loves
| 7/27/07 4:00pm

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