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One of the ways in which filmmakers are reaching out and finding like minded people to share and promote projects with is through social media and Facebook offers several places worth checking out.

Last month, we told you that "The Social Network's" Armie Hammer, the face of the Winklevoss Twins, was in early talks to star opposite Johnny Depp in the planned big screen version of "The Lone Ranger."

22:18 to the Oscars! Sandra Bullock is RED HOT! Can't wait for the Academy Awards! Christian Bale and his beard!

12:34 to the Oscars! Different actors reveal their Oscar picks!

Commercial break: Tomorrow, Britney Spears reveals...something! On Good Morning America

Part 1 of 2 of a Filmmakers Notebook Q&A with Screenwriter Justin W. Hedges, who I first became aware of on Twitter, where he is known as @JustinWHedges. Last fall I had the good fortune of meeting him and his wife when they were here in Las Vegas and we had the chance to talk a bit before going to the Lost Boys Ball.

Jesse Eisenberg who memorably portrayed Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg in "The Social Network" talked to us during the film's DVD release. It's been months since the David Fincher flick opened, so Eisenberg discussed the blessing of making a movie about the formation of Facebook.

Networking sites are amazing communication tools. It's easy to keep in contact with your friends and colleagues. You can also promote your ideas or business ventures in a very efficient & fun way. But when you're like me and you have a weird, sordid past that you don't want to relive or in some cases even remember, social networking sites can be a massive pain in the ass. There is a reason I don't currently live in the place I grew up. And the very last thing I need right now is to be contacted by people that I simply don't want to communicate with.