Dogged Film

Socialite Paris Hilton, rear, and singer Justin Timberlake attend the after-party following the Hollywood premiere of "Alpha Dog" at the Cinerama Dome on Jan. 3, 2007. Timberlake plays a suspect in the film, which was inspired by a real-life kidnapping and murder.

Susan Markowitz, whose son Nick Markowitz was the victim of murder that the movie is based on, and actor Anton Yelchin, who plays Nick Markowitz, attend the after party following the premiere of Universal Pictures' "Alpha Dog" at the Cinerama Dome on Jan. — GETTY IMAGES/Stephen Shugerman

Susan Markowitz, left, whose son Nick was the murder victim that the film "Alpha Dogs" was inspired by, and actor Anton Yelchin, who plays the character based Nick, attend the after party following the film's premiere at the Cinerama Dome on Jan. 3, 2007, in Hollywood, Calif.

Actors Anton Yelchin and Jon Voight attend the after-party following the Hollywood premiere of "Alpha Dog" at the Cinerama Dome on Jan. 3, 2007. Yelchin stars as the murder victim in the film, which was inspired by the real-life kidnapping and slaying of 15-year-old Nicholas Markowitz seven years ago.

Cast members pose at the Hollywood premiere of "Alpha Dog" at the Cinerama Dome on Jan. 3, 2007. From left, an unidentified guest, Justin Timberlake, Chris Marquette, Emile Hirsch, Ben Foster, director Nick Cassavetes, Sharon Stone, Shawn Hatosy, Anton Yelchin, Charity Shea, Dominique Swain and Amanda Seyfried.

Actors Sharon Stone and Ben Foster attend the Hollywood premiere of their new film, "Alpha Dog" at the Cinerama Dome on Jan. 3, 2007. The film, scheduled for release on Jan. 12, focuses on the kidnapping and murder of a Southern California teen and was inspired by actual events. The film is facing a legal challenge that could block its scheduled Jan. 12 release.

Singer Justin Timberlake takes a picture of himself and a fan at the Hollywood premiere of "Alpha Dog" at the Cinerama Dome on Jan. 3, 2007. The film features a powerful ensemble cast including Timberlake, Bruce Willis, Sharon Stone, Ben Foster, Shawn Hatosy and Emile Hirsch.

Director/writer Nick Cassavetes and his mother, actress Gena Rowlands, attend the Hollywood premiere of "Alpha Dog" on Jan. 3, 2007. Attorneys for one of the suspects in the real-life case that inspired the film are trying to block its distribution because the suspect, Jesse James Hollywood, is awaiting trial for events depicted in the movie.

Cast member Dominique Swain, right, kisses her boyfriend, Justin Strock, as they arrive at the Hollywood premiere of the movie "Alpha Dog" on Jan. 3, 2007.

Cast member Emile Hirsch arrives at the Hollywood premiere of "Alpha Dog," on Jan. 3, 2007. The drama is inspired by the story of Jesse James Hollywood, a drug dealer who became one of the youngest men ever to be on the FBI's most wanted list. Hirsch portrays a character based on Hollywood.

Cast member Harry Dean Stanton arrives atthe Hollywood premiere of "Alpha Dog" on Jan. 3, 2007. The film is scheduled for release on Jan. 12.

Cast members Emile Hirsch, left, and Ben Foster, right, greet each other as they arrive at the Hollywood premiere of the movie "Alpha Dog" on Jan. 3, 2007.

From left, actors Justin Timberlake, Dominique Swain, Amanda Seyfried and Sharon Stone attend the Hollywood premiere of their new film, "Alpha Dog," at the Cinerama Dome on Jan. 3, 2007. The film is directed by Nick Cassavetes.

Actor Hank Azaria arrives at the Hollywood premiere of the movie "Alpha Dog" on Jan. 3, 2007.

Actor Anton Yelchin arrives at the Hollywood premiere of the movie "Alpha Dog" on Jan. 3, 2007.

Actress Amanda Seyfried arrives at the Hollywood premiere of her movie "Alpha Dog" on Jan. 3, 2007. The film, inspired by actual events, focuses on the kidnapping and murder of a Southern California teenager. The film faces a legal challenge offscreen that could block its release, and an appeals court chided a deputy district attorney for turning over confidential files to the movie's producers.

Actress Sharon Stone arrives at the Hollywood premiere of the movie "Alpha Dog" on Jan. 3, 2007.

Actress Olivia Wilde arrives at the Hollywood premiere of the movie "Alpha Dog" on Jan. 3, 2007.

Actor Shawn Hatosy, left, and singer/actor Justin Timberlake attend the Hollywood premiere of Universal Pictures' "Alpha Dog" at the Cinerama Dome on Jan. 3, 2007. The actors appear in the film, which is scheduled to open on Jan. 12.

Cast member Ben Foster arrives at the Hollywood premiere of the movie "Alpha Dog" on Jan. 3, 2007.

L-R) Actors Cameron Richardson and DJ Qualls attend the premiere of Universal Pictures' "Alpha Dog" at the Cinerama Dome on Jan. 3, 2007, in Hollywood, Calif. — GETTY IMAGES/Stephen Shugerman

Actors Cameron Richardson and DJ Qualls pose as they arrive for the premiere of Universal Pictures' "Alpha Dog" at the Cinerama Dome on Jan. 3, 2007. in Hollywood, Calif.