Also in tow for the show was director Doug Liman, who came to tell delegates about "Jumper," his big, character-driven sci-fi tale about people who can teleport around the globe "in the blink of an eye." There also were taped messages from several stars and directors to support their Fox projects, including M. Night Shyamalan, who is making his first R-rated horror film, "The Happening," with the pledged hope "that if I've traumatized you, that's a good thing." James Cameron sent a 3-D message of support from the virtual set of his much-anticipated movie "Avatar," while Baz Luhrmann talked at length on tape about his epic drama "Australia," starring Nicole Kidman and Jackman.

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