CHAPTER ONE: A brief history of the career of ZODIAC author Robert Graysmith and the case against his prime suspect, Arthur Leigh Allen. ------------------------------------ Graysmith UNMASKED: The Truth Behind the Book ZODIAC The best-selling book ZODIAC introduced the world to the story of the most elusive serial killer in American history - "The Zodiac." Written by former cartoonist-turned-crime-writer Robert Graysmith, the book offered a compelling account of the case and offered the author's theories concerning the methods, motives and identity of the killer. Graysmith's suspect - a convicted child molester once investigated by police yet never charged - became the subject of scrutiny by the media and amateur sleuths. After the suspect died under a cloud of suspicion, Graysmith claimed he had solved the case in his sequel ZODIAC UNMASKED. Known as "The Man Who Solved The Zodiac Murders," Graysmith was featured in many television documentaries and interviews, and actor Jake Gyllenhall portrayed the cartoonist in the film adaptation of ZODIAC directed by David Fincher (FIGHT CLUB and SE7EN). Michael Butterfield, a freelance writer and recognized expert on the unsolved Zodiac crimes examined Graysmith's claims, theories and methods and discovered that the author's books were more fiction than fact. Graysmith's case against his prime suspect proved equally dubious and new DNA tests failed to link the man to the crimes. While James Frey, author of the fictionalized personal memoir A MILLION LITTLE PIECES, faced scrutiny and criticism from his readers and the media, and even endured a televised interrogation by talk show queen Oprah Winfrey, Robert Graysmith not only continues to enjoy the celebrity spotlight but his revisionist account of the Zodiac crimes is widely accepted as fact. The true story of the still-unsolved Zodiac case remains untold. This film debunks the many myths surrounding the crimes and provides a disturbing portrait of Robert Graysmith - UNMASKED. To learn more visit the website ZodiacKillerFacts.com

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CHAPTER TWO: Hunting The Zodiac While Graysmith and the mainstream media work to convince the public that the case is closed, the rest of the world still searches for the Zodiac. This segment examines the other side of the Zodiac story, including the amateur investigators, the public phenomenon of the mystery, and the efforts of Tom Voigt (founder of Zodiackiller.com) to keep the case in the public eye. Includes footage from the March 2007 Task Force Meeting with film maker John Mikulenka, former Vallejo police dispatcher Nancy Slover and retired detective Bill Baker. Highlight include behind-the-scenes footage from the location filming for COLD CASE FILES at Lake Berryessa. -------------------------------- The best-selling book ZODIAC introduced the world to the story of the most elusive serial killer in American history - "The Zodiac." Written by former cartoonist-turned-crime-writer Robert Graysmith, the book offered a compelling account of the case and offered the author's theories concerning the methods, motives and identity of the killer. Graysmith's suspect - a convicted child molester once investigated by police yet never charged - became the subject of scrutiny by the media and amateur sleuths. After the suspect died under a cloud of suspicion, Graysmith claimed he had solved the case in his sequel ZODIAC UNMASKED. Known as "The Man Who Solved The Zodiac Murders," Graysmith was featured in many television documentaries and interviews, and actor Jake Gyllenhall portrayed the cartoonist in the film adaptation of ZODIAC directed by David Fincher (FIGHT CLUB and SE7EN). Michael Butterfield, a freelance writer and recognized expert on the unsolved Zodiac crimes examined Graysmith's claims, theories and methods and discovered that the author's books were more fiction than fact. Graysmith's case against his prime suspect proved equally dubious and new DNA tests failed to link the man to the crimes. While James Frey, author of the fictionalized personal memoir A MILLION LITTLE PIECES, faced scrutiny and criticism from his readers and the media, and even endured a televised interrogation by talk show queen Oprah Winfrey, Robert Graysmith not only continues to enjoy the celebrity spotlight but his revisionist account of the Zodiac crimes is widely accepted as fact. The true story of the still-unsolved Zodiac case remains untold. This film debunks the many myths surrounding the crimes and provides a disturbing portrait of Robert Graysmith - UNMASKED.

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CHAPTER THREE: Anatomy of a Myth Author Michael Butterfield examines the many myths surrounding the life and death of Zodiac victim Darlene Ferrin and dissects the theory that she had known her killer. Includes clips from Geraldo Rivera's tabloid television show NOW IT CAN BE TOLD and an excerpt from The SALLY JESSY RAPHAEL SHOW with Robert Graysmith and Ferrin's sister, Pam. The best-selling book ZODIAC introduced the world to the story of the most elusive serial killer in American history - "The Zodiac." Written by former cartoonist-turned-crime-writer Robert Graysmith, the book offered a compelling account of the case and offered the author's theories concerning the methods, motives and identity of the killer. Graysmith's suspect - a convicted child molester once investigated by police yet never charged - became the subject of scrutiny by the media and amateur sleuths. After the suspect died under a cloud of suspicion, Graysmith claimed he had solved the case in his sequel ZODIAC UNMASKED. Known as "The Man Who Solved The Zodiac Murders," Graysmith was featured in many television documentaries and interviews, and actor Jake Gyllenhall portrayed the cartoonist in the film adaptation of ZODIAC directed by David Fincher (FIGHT CLUB and SE7EN). Michael Butterfield, a freelance writer and recognized expert on the unsolved Zodiac crimes examined Graysmith's claims, theories and methods and discovered that the author's books were more fiction than fact. Graysmith's case against his prime suspect proved equally dubious and new DNA tests failed to link the man to the crimes. While James Frey, author of the fictionalized personal memoir A MILLION LITTLE PIECES, faced scrutiny and criticism from his readers and the media, and even endured a televised interrogation by talk show queen Oprah Winfrey, Robert Graysmith not only continues to enjoy the celebrity spotlight but his revisionist account of the Zodiac crimes is widely accepted as fact. The true story of the still-unsolved Zodiac case remains untold. This film debunks the many myths surrounding the crimes and provides a disturbing portrait of Robert Graysmith - UNMASKED.

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CHAPTER FOUR: Debunking the Myths Examines other myths regarding the life and death of victim Darlene Ferrin, including the infamous "missing" tape of Zodiac's phone call to Vallejo police, the Zodiac's alleged use of a silencer at Blue Rock Springs Park shooting, and the stories concerning witness George Bryant. The best-selling book ZODIAC introduced the world to the story of the most elusive serial killer in American history - "The Zodiac." Written by former cartoonist-turned-crime-writer Robert Graysmith, the book offered a compelling account of the case and offered the author's theories concerning the methods, motives and identity of the killer. Graysmith's suspect - a convicted child molester once investigated by police yet never charged - became the subject of scrutiny by the media and amateur sleuths. After the suspect died under a cloud of suspicion, Graysmith claimed he had solved the case in his sequel ZODIAC UNMASKED. Known as "The Man Who Solved The Zodiac Murders," Graysmith was featured in many television documentaries and interviews, and actor Jake Gyllenhall portrayed the cartoonist in the film adaptation of ZODIAC directed by David Fincher (FIGHT CLUB and SE7EN). Michael Butterfield, a freelance writer and recognized expert on the unsolved Zodiac crimes examined Graysmith's claims, theories and methods and discovered that the author's books were more fiction than fact. Graysmith's case against his prime suspect proved equally dubious and new DNA tests failed to link the man to the crimes. While James Frey, author of the fictionalized personal memoir A MILLION LITTLE PIECES, faced scrutiny and criticism from his readers and the media, and even endured a televised interrogation by talk show queen Oprah Winfrey, Robert Graysmith not only continues to enjoy the celebrity spotlight but his revisionist account of the Zodiac crimes is widely accepted as fact. The true story of the still-unsolved Zodiac case remains untold. This film debunks the many myths surrounding the crimes and provides a disturbing portrait of Robert Graysmith - UNMASKED.

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CHAPTER FIVE: Rebuilding the Truth Examines Graysmith's use of creative geography - including the notorious "hidden road" to the home of Arthur Leigh Allen - and the author's efforts to rebuild the facts concerning the case against his prime suspect. Highlights include a look at how the expert on the case incorrectly identified the locations of virtually every scene relevant in the case, the truth about the "birthday call" to Melvin Belli, and clips from Belli's televised conversation with a Zodiac imposter. The best-selling book ZODIAC introduced the world to the story of the most elusive serial killer in American history - "The Zodiac." Written by former cartoonist-turned-crime-writer Robert Graysmith, the book offered a compelling account of the case and offered the author's theories concerning the methods, motives and identity of the killer. Graysmith's suspect - a convicted child molester once investigated by police yet never charged - became the subject of scrutiny by the media and amateur sleuths. After the suspect died under a cloud of suspicion, Graysmith claimed he had solved the case in his sequel ZODIAC UNMASKED. Known as "The Man Who Solved The Zodiac Murders," Graysmith was featured in many television documentaries and interviews, and actor Jake Gyllenhall portrayed the cartoonist in the film adaptation of ZODIAC directed by David Fincher (FIGHT CLUB and SE7EN). Michael Butterfield, a freelance writer and recognized expert on the unsolved Zodiac crimes examined Graysmith's claims, theories and methods and discovered that the author's books were more fiction than fact. Graysmith's case against his prime suspect proved equally dubious and new DNA tests failed to link the man to the crimes. While James Frey, author of the fictionalized personal memoir A MILLION LITTLE PIECES, faced scrutiny and criticism from his readers and the media, and even endured a televised interrogation by talk show queen Oprah Winfrey, Robert Graysmith not only continues to enjoy the celebrity spotlight but his revisionist account of the Zodiac crimes is widely accepted as fact. The true story of the still-unsolved Zodiac case remains untold. This film debunks the many myths surrounding the crimes and provides a disturbing portrait of Robert Graysmith - UNMASKED.

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EPILOGUE Examines Graysmith's ever-changing claims regarding the dubious 1978 Zodiac forgery and his lasting influence on the public perception of the case. Includes clips from Graysmith's many television interviews and an excerpt from his appearance on the radio show, A CLOSER LOOK. With cameos by actor Mike Connors (MANNIX) and San Francisco Chronicle reporter Paul Avery. The best-selling book ZODIAC introduced the world to the story of the most elusive serial killer in American history - "The Zodiac." Written by former cartoonist-turned-crime-writer Robert Graysmith, the book offered a compelling account of the case and offered the author's theories concerning the methods, motives and identity of the killer. Graysmith's suspect - a convicted child molester once investigated by police yet never charged - became the subject of scrutiny by the media and amateur sleuths. After the suspect died under a cloud of suspicion, Graysmith claimed he had solved the case in his sequel ZODIAC UNMASKED. Known as "The Man Who Solved The Zodiac Murders," Graysmith was featured in many television documentaries and interviews, and actor Jake Gyllenhall portrayed the cartoonist in the film adaptation of ZODIAC directed by David Fincher (FIGHT CLUB and SE7EN). Michael Butterfield, a freelance writer and recognized expert on the unsolved Zodiac crimes examined Graysmith's claims, theories and methods and discovered that the author's books were more fiction than fact. Graysmith's case against his prime suspect proved equally dubious and new DNA tests failed to link the man to the crimes. While James Frey, author of the fictionalized personal memoir A MILLION LITTLE PIECES, faced scrutiny and criticism from his readers and the media, and even endured a televised interrogation by talk show queen Oprah Winfrey, Robert Graysmith not only continues to enjoy the celebrity spotlight but his revisionist account of the Zodiac crimes is widely accepted as fact. The true story of the still-unsolved Zodiac case remains untold. This film debunks the many myths surrounding the crimes and provides a disturbing portrait of Robert Graysmith - UNMASKED.

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This is the trailer for the film GRAYSMITH: UNMASKED - The best-selling book ZODIAC introduced the world to the story of the most elusive serial killer in American history - "The Zodiac." Written by former cartoonist-turned-crime-writer Robert Graysmith, the book presented a compelling account of the case and offered the author's theories concerning the methods, motives and identity of the killer. Graysmith's suspect - a convicted child molester once investigated by police yet never charged - became the subject of scrutiny by the media and amateur sleuths. After the suspect died under a cloud of suspicion, Graysmith claimed he had solved the case in his sequel ZODIAC UNMASKED. Known as "The Man Who Solved The Zodiac Murders," Graysmith was featured in many television documentaries and interviews, and actor Jake Gyllenhall portrayed the cartoonist in the film adaptation of ZODIAC directed by David Fincher (FIGHT CLUB and SE7EN). Michael Butterfield, a freelance writer and recognized expert on the unsolved Zodiac crimes, examined Graysmith's claims, theories and methods and discovered that the author's books were more fiction than fact. Graysmith's case against his prime suspect proved equally dubious and new DNA tests failed to link the man to the crimes. While James Frey, author of the fictionalized personal memoir A MILLION LITTLE PIECES, faced scrutiny and criticism from his readers and the media, and even endured a televised interrogation by talk show queen Oprah Winfrey, Robert Graysmith not only continues to enjoy the celebrity spotlight but his revisionist account of the Zodiac crimes is widely accepted as fact. In his personal memoir, Frey fudged the facts concerning his own drug addiction and the details surrounding his root canal; Graysmith claimed that his book was a work of non-fiction and implicated a suspect in a series of murders. The true story of the still-unsolved Zodiac case remains untold. This film debunks the many myths surrounding the crimes and provides a disturbing portrait of Robert Graysmith - UNMASKED. To learn more, visit the website www.zodiackillerfacts.com

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End Credits - If you enjoyed the movie, don't miss this wrap-up. Graysmith UNMASKED - The Truth Behind the Book ZODIAC Camera by SCOTT BULLOCK and Michael Butterfield Written and Narrated by MICHAEL BUTTERFIELD Produced by MICHAEL BUTTERFIELD & SCOTT BULLOCK

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Author Robert Graysmith appears on the MSNBC program "The ABRAMS Report" to discuss the "D.C. Sniper" case and the unsolved Zodiac murders. Graysmith offers his usual blend of fact and fiction when discussing the Zodiac's methods and motives and bends the truth regarding his suspect, Arthur Leigh Allen.

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Author Robert Graysmith (ZODIAC and ZODIAC UNMASKED) appears on the MSNBC program "Ashley Banfield: On Location" to discuss the "D.C. Sniper" and Zodiac cases. Graysmith offers his usual blend of fact and fiction. For more information, visit the website ZodiacKillerFacts.com

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From David Fincher's Zodiac

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Feature by primetime about the upcoming David Fincher movie "Zodiac". Includes both interviews with Robert Graysmith, the author of the book Zodiac is based on as well as with Jake Gyllenhaal, who potrays Graysmith in the movie.

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This segment of the popular series examines the theory that the infamous Unabomber and the notorious "Zodiac" killer were the same man - Ted Kaczynski. Hosted by actor Robert Stack, the segment also features theorists Doug Oswell and Mike Rusconi, co-authors of the book that presents the theory of a possible connection, and Robert Graysmith (author of ZODIAC and ZODIAC UNMASKED).

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This segment of the popular series examines the theory that the infamous Unabomber and the notorious "Zodiac" killer were the same man - Ted Kaczynski. Hosted by actor Robert Stack, the segment also features theorists Doug Oswell and Mike Rusconi, co-authors of the book that presents the theory of a possible connection, and Robert Graysmith (author of ZODIAC and ZODIAC UNMASKED).

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This local news broadcast features the first public appearance by the "prime suspect" in the unsolved "Zodiac" murders - Arthur Leigh Allen. Filmed before his death in 1992, this segment also features clips from the so-called "Zodiac Conference" and comments from the "expert" panel - author Robert Graysmith ("ZODIAC"), Captain Roy Conway and retired detective George Bawart (Vallejo Police Department). Also included: A brief "Fact vs. Fiction" examination of the broadcast.

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Here's the brand new trailer for ZODIAC! the new movie, out in 2007, with the one and only... the man of my dreams... blu eyes JAKE! after success in Brokeback Mountain I keep on saying.... save a horse... RIDE A COWBOY!!! ...enjoy!

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BY KOURTNEE KILLED ME Jake Gyllenhaal ... Robert Graysmith Mark Ruffalo ... Inspector David Toschi Anthony Edwards ... Inspector William Armstrong Robert Downey Jr. ... Paul Avery Brian Cox ... Melvin Belli John Carroll Lynch ... Arthur Leigh Allen Richmond Arquette ... Zodiac 1 & 2 Bob Stephenson ... Zodiac 3 John Lacy ... Zodiac 4 Chloë Sevigny ... Melanie Ed Setrakian ... Al Hyman John Getz ... Templeton Peck John Terry ... Charles Thieriot Candy Clark ... Carol Fisher Elias Koteas ... Sgt. Jack Mulanax more Rated R for some strong killings, language, drug material and brief sexual images. (also director's cut) THE GAME SEVEN PANIC ROOM FIGHT CLUB MURDER STABBING

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Detective story about chasing a serial killer is shown in noir style.

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An engrossing movie chronicling the investigation of the Zodiac killer. Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo and Robert Downey Jr. are all excellent in their roles as Graysmith, Toschi and Avery. RDJ portrays Paul Avery, the SF Chronicle's crime reporter, who slowly breaks under the pressure of drugs, alcohol and the Zodiac case.

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Part I: Jake Gyllenhaal: Wet http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYKqUfuJNDE Part III: When worlds collide: the heresy. Jake Gyllenhaal http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35j2vAt1Dso Part IV: Jake Gyllenhaal: Dark http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZ1ToMjA2BU ---------------------- http://www.myspace.com/irkaiel The second vid about Jake Gyllenhaal ! pure entertainment ! on the remix of "From the Cradle to Enslave" (Under Martian Rule Mix), by Cradle of Filth ! Jake Gyllenhaal as... Jack Twist: Brokeback Mountain BBM Jimmy Livingston: Bubble Boy Donnie Darko: Donnie Darko Pilot Kelson: Highway Anthony Swofford: Jarhead Jordan: Lovely & Amazing Joe Nast: Moonlight Mile Homer Hickam: October Sky Hal: Proof Douglas Freeman: Rendition Sam Hall: The Day After Tomorrow Holden Worther: The Good Girl Rober Graysmith: Zodiac part of the sexylogy ;) Enjoy !! and comment if you like it ;) (ps: bad sound quality as ever...) ジェイク･ギレンホール Джейка Джилленхола 杰克伦霍

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An engrossing movie chronicling the investigation of the Zodiac killer. Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo and Robert Downey Jr. are all excellent in their roles as Graysmith, Toschi and Avery. RDJ portrays Paul Avery, the SF Chronicle's crime reporter, who slowly breaks under the pressure of drugs, alcohol and the Zodiac case.

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Built in 1963, the year I was born, the Cinerama Dome opened. There are 316 hexagons in the geodesic dome. It seats more than 800 guests. Sound absorbent hexagonal and pentagonal panels honeycomb the ceiling. The screen is curved 126 degrees and is 32 by 86 feet. On the opening weekend of "Zodiac" I went with novelist Robert Graysmith's three children who are each portrayed in the film by a child actor helping him solve the mystery.

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An in-depth explanation of the theory that none other than John Lennon on Acid was San Francisco's Zodiac Killer. With guest appearences by Zodiac theorists Robert Graysmith and Dennis Kaufman, and a spoon and some pink frosting.

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Part I: Jake Gyllenhaal: Wet http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYKqUfuJNDE Part II: The 13 faces of Jake Gyllenhaal http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2N0Lzd-fYSM Part IV: Jake Gyllenhaal: Dark http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZ1ToMjA2BU ---------------------------------------- http://www.myspace.com/irkaiel Yay! at last, my third video on Jake Gyllenhaal ! (project Jake n3) the song is "Perverts' Church (From the Cradle to Deprave)", another remix of "from the cradle to enslave", by Cradle of Filth! Jake Gyllenhaal as... Jack Twist: Brokeback Mountain BBM Jimmy Livingston: Bubble Boy Donnie Darko: Donnie Darko Pilot Kelson: Highway Anthony Swofford: Jarhead Jordan: Lovely & Amazing Joe Nast: Moonlight Mile Homer Hickam: October Sky Hal: Proof Douglas Freeman: Rendition Sam Hall: The Day After Tomorrow Holden Worther: The Good Girl Rober Graysmith: Zodiac part of the sexylogy ;) Enjoy !! and comment if you like it ;) ジェイク･ギレンホール Джейка Джилленхола 杰克伦霍

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Filme baseado numa investigação real sobre um serial killer que agiu em São Francisco (EUA) durante o final da década de 1960, deixando mensagens enigmáticas para os policiais que investigam sua identidade obsessivamente. Este suspense é interpretado por um grande elenco: Robert Graysmith (Jake Gyllenhaal), um tímido cartunista editorial que descobre a intenção oculta do assassino; David Toschi (Mark Ruffalo) e William Armstrong (Anthony edwards), os detetives do caso; e Paul Avery (Robert Downey Jr.), o repórter que também trabalha no caso.

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