The names Sean Penn and Eddie Vedder represent some of the greatest artistic achievements of the past few decades. Now, with the release of "Into the Wild," the film's director and soundtrack creator have teamed up again to become the two great tastes that taste great together.

"We go back quite a ways, back to 'Dead Man Walking,'" Penn remembered of the 1995 film that earned him an Oscar nomination.

"Our friendship is incredibly important to me," added Vedder, who has provided music not only for "Walking" and "Wild," but also "I Am Sam." "We've had some really memorable times, whether it's running rapids or having coffee - and it's amazing how those two things with Sean can be really similar." Read more...