Next is a 2007 English-language Action Sci-Fi film directed by Lee Tamahori and produced by Nicolas Cage, Todd Garner, Norm Golightly, Graham King and Arne Schmidt under the banner of Revolution Studios in collaboration with Initial Entertainment Group, Virtual Studios and Saturn Films. Possessing the extraordinary ability to precisely two minutes into the future, the low-profile Las Vegas stage magician, Cris Johnson, has managed to keep his unusual skill under the radar. However, Johnson's rare talent has caught the attention of the tough counter-terrorism FBI agent, Callie Ferris, who intends to use the illusionist's unfailing charisma to thwart the murderous plans of a ruthless group of Russian terrorists. Now, a stolen nuclear device threatens to level California, as Cris' beautiful girlfriend, Liz, is being used by the criminals to gain added leverage. Can Cris save both the hostage and the city of Los Angeles with his peculiar gift? Written by Nick Riganas. Next stars Nicolas Cage in the title role along with an ensemble cast including Julianne Moore, Jessica Biel, Thomas Kretschmann, Tory Kittles, Peter Falk and José Zúñiga. The screenplay is written by Gary Goldman, Jonathan Hensleigh and Paul Bernbaum which is inspired from The Golden Man by Philip K. Dick. The music was composed by Mark Isham. Cinematography was done by David Tattersall and editing by Christian Wagner. The film has a running time of 96 minutes. It was released on 17th May 2007. Next was made on a budget of $78 million and at the box office it grossed only $77 million. Distribution rights for the motion picture were acquired by Paramount Pictures.