Thursday, December 22, 2011
Darren Hayes, Savage Garden Lead Singer, Remembers 'Star Wars' Christmas (VIDEO)
Happy holidays! Before the entire world seemingly winds down to holiday hours -- seriously, if you're at work, you're probably alone -- take three minutes out of your "busy" day to watch this clip from Darren Hayes about what 'Star Wars' meant to him as an 8-year-old. Spoiler alert: you will cry. Buckets. Maybe more than that Hallmark commercial that always makes you cry. This is sweetness cubed. Hayes, who later became the lead singer for Savage Garden (don't act like you're not a fan), has a new album out. The video is scored with one of his songs. Happy Christmas, indeed! [via io9] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook
Friday, December 16, 2011
New Trailers For Rec 3: Genesis Online
More from Clara's special dayReaders of George RR Martin will recognise the saying "red-colored wedding", however the Freys and also the Starks never quite needed to deal with anything such as this. The 3rd instalment within the Rec franchise,Genesis, is nearly here, heralding two new trailers detaiing the carnage at Leticia Dolera's "big dayInch.They are similar, but less than exactly the same. A clip up at Bloody Disgusting may be the British-subtitled version, which creates the premise from the distributing undead infection, has untidy deaths and jokes, and does a great job of showing this film's breaking-out of the series' signature handheld POV to some more conventional widescreen style. But it is tame in comparison towards the The spanish language-language version, up at Shock, that has military intervention and chainsaws.Rec 3: Genesis is really a prequel towards the previous two records, filling out the rear-story about how exactly the catholic-zombie-rabies infection "left your buildingInch: your building under consideration apparently being this wedding venue. The way it got inside to begin with is yet another question. Maybe it had been the fish mousse. The hyperlink as to the continued for the reason that loft within the apartment building of Rec and Rec 2 also remains to appear, however the series continues to be so absolutely mad to date that we'll most likely accept anything.Together with these Dolera, the film stars Javier Botet, and it is directed by Paco Plaza, who's 1 / 2 of they behind another two. His cohort Jaume Balaguero continues to be focusing on Rec 4: Apocalypse simultaneously. You are able to most likely infer in which the series is headed. Or really, most likely not...No date for Apocalypse yet, but Genesis, a minimum of in The country and France, has gone out early in the year.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
'The Dictator' Trailer: Sacha Baron Cohen Involves America as Overcoming Conquerer
"Ah, America the birthplace of Helps." So states Sacha Baron Cohen's tyrannical titular ruler within the amusing first trailer for 'The Dictator,' which combines facets of 'Borat' and 'Bruno' right into a apparently classical narrative in regards to a dictator "who risks his existence to make sure that democracy would not arrived at the nation he so lovingly oppressed." That apparently means going to the U . s . States for encounters with everybody from the government bureaucrat vulnerable to 9/11 jokes (John C. Reilly) to some for-purchase Megan Fox, as herself, who is not interested in accepting rubies for sexual favors. "What shall we be held, a Kardashian?" Fox sneers. Not a chance! It's doubtful Kim, Khloe or Kourtney might have the the ability to lead to spoof themselves so gloriously onscreen. Directed by frequent Cohen collaborator Ray Charles, 'The Dictator' -- with Cohen, Fox, Reilly, Ben Kingsley and Anna Faris -- comes to theaters next May. Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook
Monday, December 5, 2011
Helmer Greg Barker attached to 'Rope and a Prayer'
Documaker Greg Barker has been attached to direct HBO's upcoming TV movie "A Rope and a Prayer." Pic, in development through HBO Films, is the account of David Rhode, a NY Times correspondent who was held in captivity in Afghanistan and Pakistan for seven months. Kidnapped by the Taliban's brutal Haqqani network, Rohde endured months in captivity while his new wife, Kristen Mulvihill, worked from the United States to secure his release. Eventually, David undertook a dangerous escape from his captors. Michael London and Janice Williams, via their Groundswell Prods., are exec producing. Michelle Ashford is writing. Barker's previous films are "Sergio" and "Koran by Heart." Contact Stuart Levine at stuart.levine@variety.com
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Keck's Exclusives: Chord Overstreet on His Return to Glee
Chord Overstreet When Chord Overstreet not successful get to contractual terms while using producers of Glee inside the summer season, his character, Mike Evans, was abruptly easily wiped off. (Inside the season premiere, it absolutely was referred to that his out-of-work father had showed up employment in Kentucky.) On December 6, audiences finally get some good resolution when Chord returns to McKinley High just when New Directions needs him most. "Finn and Rachel come find me and ask for my parents essentially can return to assist them win Sectionals," previews Chord. "Rachel states I am in a position to stay at among their qualities, after which it everything builds up where it left off." Unsure precisely how extended Mike will probably be sticking around, the actor states, "It's undetermined at this time. I'm just getting fun, and Mark [Salling], Cory [Monteith], Harry [Shum, Junior.] and Kevin [McHale] were especially glad to welcome me back." Extra fun was meeting his equally blonde TV parents, Mary and Dwight, carried out by cleaning cleaning soap actress Tanya Clarke and former The Dukes of Hazzard heartthrob, John Schneider. "John which i did previously do impressions off set the whole time,Inch states Chord. "He's doing a great Christopher Walken and Sean Connery which i actually do Matthew McConaughey." Really the only problem with rejoining the series: "My figure wasn't familiar with the dancing. Day one within the dance studio, we'd three tunes to accomplish for Sectionals, and subsequently day my hamstrings couldn't move. Which I desired to return to dancing again." Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now!
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
First Look: Pretty Little Liars Busted!
Pretty Little Liars Why orange ya smiling, ladies? Pretty Little Liars resumes its second season on ABC Family January 2, and while we're thrilled to have them back, our heroines aren't exactly jump-suiting for joy. Emily, Hanna, Aria and Spencer will suffer through a less-than-fashionable community-service sentence. "It's because of the shovel they were found with [in August's finale]," says exec producer Oliver Goldstick. "The last time you saw our girls, they were told that it was the shovel used to kill Alison... and it looked like they had possession of it for some time. So they are in a lot of trouble." Still, their situation could be worse. "They're [assigned to] picking up trash," adds Goldstick. "But we have yet to see a fast-food place in Rosewood, so it's high-end trash!" Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now!
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Julie's Thanksgiving: 5 Movie-Related Things I'm Thankful For in 2011
Once again, it’s that time of year to overeat, yell at family members and give thanks. For you though, dear Movieline family, I will cut back on the profanities and gorging and instead share the five movie-related things that I am most grateful for this year. 1. Movie Ushers Who Let You Sneak Starbucks and Reasonably-Priced Candy Bought From a Second Location Into the Theater (You Know Who You Are) First off, a genuine moment of appreciation for the real heroes of my more recent moviegoing experiences. Not Martin Scorsese or Taylor Lautner or the audience members who didn’t pass out/puke during Human Centipede 2, but the minimum-wage earning theater workers who didn’t vehemently protest my outsider latte or Target-procured M&Ms like they were being paid millions to fight a war on third-party concession snacks. Thank you. For the rest of you uncool ticket takers, why don’t you keep an eye out for alcohol-sipping, sunglasses-sporting “moviegoers” carrying double-sided knife-hammers, meat thermometers or any kind of stabbing implement and leave my latte alone. 2. Bill Murray I am grateful for the one actor who can brighten my day, whether he arrives in an obscure casting announcement, a completely random Harvard marching band performance or any of my favorite movies like Meatballs, Rushmore and Lost in Translation. 3. Outrageous Film-Related Crimes That Miraculously Injure None But Entertain Many While I don’t support underage drinking or Pittsburgh carjackings, there are no news stories I love reading about more than crimes that are ridiculously blamed on films. They are pretty ingenious. Take for example the 21-year-old who tried to carjack a plainclothes police officer near the Dark Knight Rises this August — and then tried to tell the officer that the carjacking was part of the Batman sequel’s script. Amazingly idiotic! Or yesterday’s Twi-hard teen who turned to booze after her boyfriend failed to take her to a Breaking Dawn — Part 1 screening. Someone once said that it takes a fool to entertain the masses (okay, I said that) and these half-brained criminals are my fool of choice. 4. Real-Life Porn Stars and Vampires Who Are Willing to Guest Review Movies The world really would be a less-informed place if adult film superstar Joanna Angel hadn’t explained to Movieline how Bucky Larson: Born To Be a Star presents a surprisingly honest depiction of the porn industry or if real-life vampire Merticus hadn’t revealed that vampire sex is indeed as intense as Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart depicted it in this month’s The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part 1. 5. Katherine Heigl’s Year-Long Sabbatical I think I speak for most of you when I say, “Phew!” We really needed a Katherine Heigl break after the nasty one-two punch she delivered last year with Killers and Life as We Know It. You and I only have a few more weeks to enjoy this Heigl-less existence though because the former Grey’s Anatomy diva returns to the multiplex for the most grotesque ensemble movie event this year since Human Centipede 2 — Garry Marshall’s New Year’s Eve. What movie-related things are you thankful for?
Friday, November 18, 2011
New Avengers Ad banners Online
Marvel at Whedon's finest Two superbly ginormous new ad banners for that Avengers have hit the net boasting the finest set up of super hero talent within the Marvel, or other, world. We have seen the crew before but Bruce Banner preparing for any proper Hulk smash is really a large highlight. Stylish, elegant and effective - and that is just Thor's lustrous mane.Marvel.com, meanwhile, has confirmed that Captain America composer Alan Silvestri has returned aboard gain The Avengers. "I am just at the start stages famous that at this time and it is feeling excellent, states Silvestri. "I am searching toward seeing the evolution of the film. Joss Whedon has truly done something magnificent and i believe everybody who loves Marvel as well as their films will especially enjoy that one."Mind to Empire's handy explanation of in which the Avengers suits the Whedonverse. The teaser trailer also needs to fill a gap for anybody hungry for additional Marvel-ousness. The Avengers will assemble inside a multiplex in your area on April 27, 2012.
VIDEO: Cloris Leachman's Panties Just the Tip of Last Picture Show's 40th Anniversary Reunion Iceberg
It wasn’t quite a complete reunion for Peter Bogdanovich and the cast of his 1971 breakthrough The Last Picture Show last night at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences; there was no Jeff Bridges or Ellen Burstyn in sight, but plenty of the other main players including Cybill Shepherd, Timothy Bottoms, Cloris Leachman (who gives a funny anecdote about an underwear-related scene), and Eileen Brennan joined Bogdanovich to recount stories from behind the scenes of the adapted Larry McMurtry novel. Yeah, it’d have been nice for The Dude to stop by, but you’ll find yourself transfixed by Brennan very soon anyway. Mrs. Peacock in the flesh, yo. Video (featuring moderator Luke Wilson) after the jump. Crank it to 17:30 to see Brennan mumble a bit, but remain fascinating. Though Leachman’s made a second (third? fourth?) career out of kicking ass in her mid-80s, it must be said that she is still divine. To quote The Last Picture Show, being crazy about a woman like her is always the right thing to do. Phyllis Lindstrom forever. academyawards on livestream.com. Broadcast Live Free ‘The Last Picture Show’ 40th Anniversary Reunion [Livestream]
Monday, November 14, 2011
Poppy Montgomery Unveils Her Sons Almost-Unfortunate Title
First Launched: November 14, 2011 5:03 PM EST Credit: Access Hollywood La, Calif. -- Caption Poppy Montgomery is smiles round the number of Access Hollywood Live in Burbank, Calif., on November 14, 2011Poppy Montgomery evolves from several colorful names and her boy Jackson almost also ended up getting a title that might have been just a little unfortunate. The Memorable star stopped by Access Hollywood Survive Monday, where she states her 3-year-old boy with actor Adam Kaufman wasn't initially named Jackson. We'd phone him Jack, but his surname is Kaufman, so when you say Jack Kaufman three occasions fast she told Billy Rose rose bush and Package Hoover, getting fun. Each week before I gave birth, his grand dad walks in my baby daddys father walks in which is like, You can't call that kid Jack Kaufman, she appreciated. And so i rapidly didnt have another title, therefore i was like, Jackson! How did I not have access to that? The 36-year-old actress, which has brothers and sisters Rosie Thorn, Daisy Yellow, Lily Belle and Marigold Sun and brother Jethro Tull, mentioned her parents werent as free-spirited since you may think. My parents were fairly normal really. My mother like flowers. They were sorta hippie-ant, nonetheless they werent free love, the actress, whose full title is Poppy Petal Emma Elizabeth Deveraux Donahue Montgomery, referred to. The Montgomery is actually nobody thought I used to be Phil Donahues daughter, she mentioned, mentioning for the legendary talk show host. Memorable airs Tuesdays at 10 PM on CBS. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All rights reserved. These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Friday, November 11, 2011
CNN Lays Off 50 Staff: Blames Technology
First video killed the radio star, and now technology is killing editing and videographer jobs — at least at CNN. The cable news network today laid off 50staffers in the Atlanta, NY, Washington DC, Los Angeles, and Miami offices. The bulk of the cuts are among editors, photojournalists, and librarians.CNN SVP Jack Womack explained they were caused by the ability for virtually anyone to edit and publish video on their computers, or search for background information online, or make viewer-generated video. “Technology investments in our newsrooms now allow more desk-top editing and publishing for broadcast and online,” he wrote in an internal email. “This evolution allows more people in more places to edit and publish than ever before. As a result of these technology and workflow changes, CNN is reducing the number of media editors in our work force in Atlanta. … We looked at the impact of user-generated content and social media, CNN iReporters and of course our affiliate contributions in breaking news. Consumer and pro-sumer technologies are simpler and more accessible. Small cameras are now high broadcast quality. More of this technology is in the hands of more people. After completing this analysis, CNN determined that some photojournalists will be departing the company.”
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Katy Perry Wants Lots Of Kids When The First Doesn't Hurt
First Launched: November 10, 2011 10:34 PM EST Credit: The Ellen DeGeneres Show Caption Katy Perry visits The Ellen DeGeneres Show, November. 10, 2011 La, Calif. -- Katy Perry just celebrated the primary one-year anniversary of her marriage to British comedian Russell Brand, and shes certainly thinking about growing their family members. Do you want to have a very family? Is always that something all of you discuss you need to possess children? Ellen DeGeneres asked for Katy as she sitting lower with an interview for Fridays The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Yeah, I must have children, Katy responded. In my opinion thats one reason you have married, especially towards the one who you marry. You think, That each will most likely be considered a great partner, an excellent parent. Katy mentioned, however, shes under prepared to become mother at this time around. I don't know its yet, she added. Well see, ya know? When Ellen asked for if Katy wants plenty of kids, the Teenage Dream singer mentioned she could. Whether it doesn't hurt the first time Ill keep popping them out, she mentioned. In related Katy news, the singer introduced that on November 23, spend be undertaking a free of charge concert within the Staples Center in La, to conclude her California Dreams tour. If only to complete it by leasing out Staples [Center] myself and giving a free of charge concert to anybody on earth that wants get through to the California Dreams tour as my last show, she mentioned. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All rights reserved. These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
This Rock Band Perry Tops 45th Annual New Bands Honours
Kaira Paisley and Barbara Underwood Sister act This Rock Band Perry assigned 45th annual New Bands Honours on Wednesday, nabbing the wins for Single, Song and New Artist of year. Barbara Underwood and Kaira Paisley returned to emcee the large event. Among the other competitors relocating with five nods each were Jason Aldean, Paisley, Blake Shelton, Taylor Quick as well as the Zac Brown Band. PHOTOS: 2011 CMA Honours red-colored-colored carpet: Who used what? See the report on CMA individuals who win: Single of year: "Essentially Die Youthful," This Rock Band PerrySong of year: "Essentially Die Youthful," This Rock Band PerryVocal Duo of year: SugarlandAlbum of year: My Kinda Party, Jason AldeanVocal Group of year: Lady AntebellumNew Artist of year: This Rock Band PerryMale Singer of year: Blake SheltonFemale Singer of year: Miranda LambertEntertainer of year: Taylor Quick Did your faves win?
Monday, November 7, 2011
Streeps Iron Lady Gets End-Of-Year Release Date
EXCLUSIVE: Meryl Streep is waiting until almost the last possible minute to jump into this year’s Oscar race. Although many places list her Margaret Thatcher biopic, The Iron Lady as a Dec 16th release, The Weinstein Company has decided it is best to keep us waiting a little longer so the official openingdate for the movie that co-stars Jim Broadbentand is directed by Phyllida Lloydis now December 30th in a limitedplatform releasewith a wider break to come in January to cash in on those expected Golden Globe and Oscar nominations. Streep is expected to be a front runner for lead actress which would be her 14th nomination in that category and 17th overall (she has 3 in supporting) with two wins, the last coming in 1982 for Sophie’s Choice. The records she keeps breaking are her own. Although this is an impressive statisticStreep likes to remind people she has also lost more timesthan any other actor in Oscar history.Closest competitor for number of Best Actress nods is Katharine Hepburn who stopped at 12 (althoughKate’s ahead in the actual gold count with 4 wins). Will her portrayal of Thatcher bring her that elusive third Oscar? She has tough competition from potential nominees Michelle Williams as Marilyn Monroe in My Week With Marilyn, Glenn Close in Albert Nobbs, Charlize Theron in Young Adult , Viola Davis in The Help and Tilda Swinton in We Need To Talk About Kevin among others. At research screenings Streep reportedlygot the highest test numbers Harvey Weinstein has ever seen. Between Meryl and Michelle playing Margaret and Marilyn , Harvey is holding a hot hand in this year’s Best Actress contest. Streep has also been announced as one of this year’s recipients of the prestigiousKennedy Center Honors which will be awarded on December 4th and air on CBS on December 27th, the same day Oscar nominating ballots are mailed. Timing is everything.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Five Stars Remain Because The Second Star Removed On Dancing
First Launched: November 1, 2011 10:20 PM EDT Credit: ABC Caption The cast hit happens for Dwts, March. 31, 2011LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- It absolutely was an incredible Halloween evening of competition on Mondays Dwts, just one celebritys ballroom routine shown being more scream than dream, producing them their ticket home. (SPOILER this story includes the final results of Tuesdays DWTS.) Scream franchise star David Arquette was axed within the competition, obtaining the professional which argument won DWTS last season (with Hines Ward) Kym Manley. This complete factor remains incredible, Ive loved it, but there needs to be a mistake as this is my show, I cant go back home, David mentioned in jest, mentioning with a comment by professional Maksim Chmerkovskiy the other day, after his partner, Hope Solo, received critique from judge Len Goodman. No, Im just kidding, David, unquestionably the cheeriest person in year 13 cast, added. When Davids title was introduced he and Kym were for the bottom 2 with Nancy Sophistication and Tristan MacManus an unexpected experienced the ballroom, compelling noisy, extended boos within the audience. David, however, ongoing to stay in high spirits. I came here to understand a little more about myself, face my fears, entertain people, have America [get] an chance to understand me better, and learn how to dance, he mentioned. The actor added he planned to bop much more with Kym afterwards. Thank you, youve been so sweet and patient with me at night which i anticipate dancing along with you plenty more if youll have me, he mentioned. Clearly I'll, Kym mentioned, as she hugged him. This did not appear that his devoted daughter, Coco Arquette, reaches everyone else to find out father removed. While David is going, HLN host Nancy Sophistication came out surprised they handled to cope with another week. As cameras cut to her, she was recognized by her fellow DWTS cast mates, and he or she pretended to interrupt lower into one of the professionals arms. DWTS returns on Monday at 8/7 C on ABC. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All rights reserved. These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Melissa Watkins Trueblood Joins Oscar Show Team as Talent Producer
Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images A new face is joining the team that is putting together the 84th Academy Awards. The show's producers Brett Ratner and Don Mischer announced Monday that they have recruited Melissa Watkins Trueblood to serve as talent producer.our editor recommendsEddie Murphy Will 'Deliver' as Oscars Host, Say Show Producers (Q&A) PHOTOS: Oscar Hosts Through the Years She will oversee talent relations for the show, a role that Danette Herman, who was credited as coordinating producer for the 83rd awards, has been handling for a number of years. Herman, who has worked on the show in various capacities for 38 years, will stay on as a consultant for the 84th and 85th shows. Trueblood has served as a co-producer or talent producer on numerous awards shows, recently serving as co-producer for the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards. Her other credits include the American Music Awards, the Golden Globe Awards, the People's Choice Awards and the World Music Awards. STORY: Former Academy Exec Director Offers Tips for Giving a Good Oscar Acceptance Speech "As the newest addition to our team, Melissa brings a wealth of experience and years of great talent relationships to the table," Ratner and Mischer said. "We know she is going to be a fantastic asset." STORY: Academy Releases Foreign-Language Oscar List "Danette has been an integral and committed Oscar presence for well over 38 years," Academy president Tom Sherak said. "Over the next two years, her continued guidance and participation in the show will be invaluable." The 84th Awards will be held on Feb. 26 at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center and televised live by ABC. Brett Ratner Oscars Oscars 2012
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Sugarland Returns to Indiana After Horrific Stage Collapse: 'We Are All Changed by What Happened' (Video)
Country duo Sugarland delivered a rousing show Friday night for a packed house of fans -- some of whom were injured in a deadly stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair in August -- and singer Jennifer Nettles told the crowd the tragedy had changed them all.our editor recommendsSugarland Concert Stage Collapse: An Eyewitness ReportFoo Fighters' Dave Grohl, Moby on the Summer of Stage CollapsesSugarland to Wrap Tour With Free Indiana Concert Sugarland Settles Founder's $14 Million LawsuitIndiana State Fair Officials: Sugarland Stage Collapse a 'Freakish Act of God'Indiana State Fair Hires Engineering Firm to Investigate Sugarland Stage Collapse Nettles opened the 2½-hour show at a packed Conesco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis by telling audience members they were in store for an emotional night that would also be part celebration. She also told fans that Sugarland had visited the fairgrounds, where high winds toppled scaffolding and stage rigging on Aug. 13 into a crowd awaiting a performance by the country duo. Seven people were killed. STORY: Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles: 'Grief, Pain' After Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse "Obviously we are here in October -- we were supposed to do this show in August. Obviously, the stage is different, you are different and we are different. We are all changed by what happened then," she said. "But we are going to try to give you the best show that we can and to celebrate healing with you and to celebrate life and music with you here tonight." Sugarland's free concert came 10 weeks after the stage collapsed as a storm neared the fairgrounds' Grandstand a few miles north of Friday night's venue. Attendees were asked to donate to a victim relief fund that already has raised nearly $1 million. Indianapolis resident Sue Humphrey, whose 17-year-old son, Brad, was left partially paralyzed when he was struck by falling stage rigging that night, attended Friday's concert with her son, who only decided Friday afternoon that he wanted to go. Humphrey said Brad was unsure if the concert would be too emotional for him, but she said it was herself, and not her son, who got choked up at one point during the show as her mind cast back to August's tragedy. STORY: Sugarland Concert Stage Collapse: Musicians React to the Tragedy She said Brad, a high school senior who attended the concert after finishing his first week back at school since he was injured, held up fine. Humphrey and her son, who is now in a wheelchair, sat in the venue's handicapped section. Humphrey said she was touched when Nettles held up a flag near the end of the concert with the word "Heal" painted on it and then walked through the audience holding it aloft. "She usually has 'Love' on that flag, but this time she spray-painted 'Heal' on it and I thought that was a very, very good touch to the show," she said. Rick Stevens, who served as an Army medic in Vietnam, said Sugarland "hit a home run" with Friday's concert by balancing a remembrance of August's stage collapsed with several vibrant and powerful renditions of their songs, including "The Incredible Machine," the name of their current album. STORY: Sugarland Stage Collapse: Shocking Video From the Scene "I've seen them play five times and this is their most emotional, most heartfelt concerts I've seen. They just played their hearts out," he said. "It was a slam dunk." The 57-year-old Terre Haute, Ind., resident was among those who rushed into the tangled metal rigging to help people crushed in August's collapse. He said he saw people at Friday's concert whom he had rescued. Indiana-based musician Corey Cox and actress Rita Wilson performed before Sugarland took the stage. Cox performed a few weeks ago at a benefit concert for a woman from his hometown of Pendleton, Ind. -- 30-year-old Andrea Vellinga -- who suffered severe head injuries in the stage collapse and still is struggling to recover. Vellinga's family and friends attended the show. He dedicated one of his songs, "That'll Take You Back" to his hometown "and every other small town across this country who came together the week after Aug. 13 and prayed and supported" the victims of the collapse. STORY: Indiana State Fair's Sugarland Concert Stage Collapse Claims Seventh Victim A psychiatrist who specializes in treating survivors of disasters said attending the concert could help some of the roughly 40 people injured in the stage collapse and relatives of those killed come to terms with the tragedy. But he said there's a chance it could deal others a setback, dredging up intense and painful memories. "It's good that this benefit concert should happen, but it may be too hard for some people to go through it," said Anthony Ng, interim chief medical officer at the Acadia Hospital in Bangor, Maine. "Obviously everybody's different and there's no right way or wrong way to do this." Related Topics Jennifer Nettles Sugarland
Friday, October 28, 2011
Bill Murray joins Roman Coppola's 'Charles Swan'
EXCLUSIVE: Eight years after producing an Oscar nomination for his perf in Sofia Coppola's "Lost in Translation," Bill Murray has decided to utilize her older brother, while he has grew to become an associate from the cast of Roman Coppola's "A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III" along with Patricia Arquette and Mary Elizabeth Winstead.Trio will co-star alongside Charlie Sheen, Jason Schwartzman, Aubrey Plaza and Katheryn Winnick.Sheen stars since the title character, a effective artist whose fame, money and charm lead him to irresistible to women. When his girlfriend breaks tabs on him, his existence swirls in to a volitile types of doubt, confusion and reflection. Through delirious dreams including his many not successful romances, he begins hard road of self-evaluation to be ready for existence without her.Furthermore to writing and pointing duties, Roman Coppola is creating the pic with Youree Henley. Production is presently under strategies by La.Impartial originates aboard to cope with worldwide sales for your project, that is introduced within the forthcoming AFM in Santa Monica getting a promo teaser screening for customers available on the market office. Cinetic is handling U . s . States sales.Murray is infamously picky about which projects he commits to, which signals his confidence in Coppola's pic. Thesp, who recently came out inside the indie "Get Low," next stars in Wes Anderson's "Moonrise Kingdom" and Roger Michell's "Hyde Park on Hudson," through which he plays Franklin D. Roosevelt opposite Laura Linney and Olivia Williams.CAA-repped Winstead, who presently stars in Universal's remake of "The Main One Factor," recently wrapped James Ponsoldt's indie "Smashed," which arises from Super Crispy Entertainment.Arquette, who's ramping up her feature career again after trading a long time dedicated to her NBC series "Medium," will rapidly be seen alongside Avoi Mendes and Matthew Modine in Patricia Riggen's dramedy "Girl happening." She's repped by Gersh and three Arts Entertainment. Contact Rob Sneider at rob.sneider@variety.com
Thursday, October 27, 2011
IMAX States Weak Canadian Dollar Hurt 3Q Earnings
The big screen theater company states it produced $8.39M in net gain for 3Q, up 24.6% versus the time this past year, on revenues of $67.5B, up 32.2%. That converted into modified earnings of 16 cents a share, light from the 20 cents the Street expected. But IMAX states it required a 6 cent hit because of “a sudden loss of the Canadian Dollar from the U.S. Dollar in the finish from the third quarter.” The majority of IMAX’s revenues have been in U.S. dollars, but many of their expenses have been in Canadian dollars. Because the finish of September the Canadian dollar has increased, leading IMAX to project a $3.4M grow in 4Q. Boss Wealthy Gelfond states he’s positive about approaching films brought by Vital’s Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol: The IMAX Experience in addition to revenues from new theaters being built overseas. Gelfond states that 3Q was the very first time that IMAX saw more gross revenues from overseas theaters than from domestic. The organization elevated its worldwide growth plans by 25% and states individuals marketplaces will take into account about 75% from the new IMAX venues planned for the following 15 several weeks.
Monday, October 24, 2011
Former Bachelorette DeAnna Pappas Weds
First Released: October 24, 2011 11:16 AM EDT Credit: Getty Images La, Calif. -- Caption DeAnna Pappas and Stephen Stagliano get through to the Swimming With Sharks Pool Party in celebration of Shark Evening three dimensional held at Hotel Shangri-La in Santa Monica, Calif. on August 27, 2011 DeAnna Pappas can finally get rid of her Bachelorette status! Following a slew of whirlwind romances including rejecting Kaira Womack and ending her engagement to Jesse Csincsak in 2008 the 29-year-old walked lower the aisle with Stephen Stagliano over the past weekend. Based on People, DeAnnas wedding style was country meets fairytale the bride to be used cowboy boots within bustier wedding dress in the Disney Bridal collection along with a birdcage veil. These were giddy readily, an observer told the mag. She looked incredibly happy. The pair was initially setup by Stephens twin brother, Michael, who made an appearance on Jillian Harris season from the Bachelorette, and the then-girlfriend, Carol Durst, who fans will remember from Matt Grants or loans season from the Bachelor. The first kind couple, who since split, continued to win last seasons Bachelor Pad. Stephen, a higher school teacher, suggested to DeAnna in August 2010. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Saturday, October 22, 2011
ABC's Not such a long time ago Turns Magical tales Into Reality
Ginnifer Goodwin and Josh Dallas ABC's Not such a long time ago will proceed and take fairytale figures in the arena of pretend and convey them into reality. Inside the series, (premiering Sunday at 8/7c on ABC), the Evil Full banishes Snow White-colored, Prince Charming in addition to their fairytale kin for the real-world capital of scotland - Storybrooke, where they lead normal lives, never realizing who they were. It is not until Henry (Jared Gilmore) drags his estranged mother, tough bail bondsman Emma Swan (Jennifer Morrison), in to the city to help her realize an unexpected truth: Magical tales are actually the, and Emma might be the daughter of Snow White-colored. VIDEO: Watch the initial 9 minutes of ABC's Not such a long time ago Not such a long time ago follows Emma as she tries to comprehend this rather surprising turn of occasions. "She's a rational person," executive producer Steve Pearlman states. "She knows the magical tales aren't real, they can't frequently be true. Yet, things keep happening claiming that maybe they are true." Though locked in Storybrooke, traces in the fairytale characters' old lives remain, i.e. school teacher Mary Margaret (Ginnifer Goodwin), formerly Snow White-colored, remains frightened of apples, and Regina (Lana Parrilla), the Mayor of Storybrooke, is simply as dastardly since the Evil Full. (Why she's grew to become an associate of her fairytale competitors inside the real existence? Stay up-to-date.) "Mary Margaret knows she's getting these urges to, for instance, endure Regina and she's not able to quite follow-through," Goodwin states. "Something continues to be kindled in their and he or she assumes it is the influence of Emma. She doesn't understand it might be an awesome influence of Emma's." Mary Margaret herself is tough-pressed to consider she's part of a fairytale. "It may be absurd," Goodwin states. Exclusive Start Searching: Join in towards the magical arena of Not such a long time ago One of the outcomes of the Evil Queen's curse is keeping Snow White-colored and Prince Charming apart. So although Mary Margaret finds herself drawn to some hospital patient known to as Someone Particularly (Josh Dallas), also called Prince Charming, it'll take more to produce them together. "That's exactly what the curse is trying to accomplish,In . Dallas states. "It's keeping us as far apart as you can because soul mates is definitely an very effective factor.It might destroy cell phone industry's, it's so effective." Other famous figures may even show up, including Cinderella (Jessy Schram), a pal of Snow White-colored, Maleficent (Kristin Bauer), a frenemy in the Queen's, additionally to Hansel and Gretel as well as the Blind Witch. "We greatly desire to be capable of broaden the area from the show to usher in other fairytale elements," Pearlman states. "Sometimes, we're trying introducing a personality inside an episode who you do not know who they may be or what significance they have until a couple of episodes later." Not such a long time ago Scoop: A Deadwood alum is going to town Even that infamous red-colored-colored apple can come up. "Inside an episode a little later, we tell the story of how the entire found have the red-colored-colored apple that she'll kill Snow White-colored with," Pearlman states. "It's totally fabricated with the authors relating to this show. It's nothing associated with the mythology in the original magical tales." Not such a long time ago premieres Sunday at 8/7c on ABC.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Lindsay Lohan Arrives Early To Second Day's Community Service
First Released: October 21, 2011 12:43 PM EDT Credit: Getty Premium La, Calif. -- Caption Lindsay Lohan sometimes appears in the Poor Courthouse after her probation was suspended in La on October 19, 2011After turning up 40 minutes late on her behalf first trip to the La County Morgue, Lindsay Lohan got off a great begin Friday. Soon after 6:30 AM PST, Access Hollywood spotted the 25-year-old actress coming powering the morgue, as she joined a bungalow next to the primary building, where she's completing documents on her community service orientation. Lindsay, who showed up inside a black Escalade Vehicle, was putting on an all-black costume, together with a black hooded sweatshirt and dark shades. The actress who showed up nearly 16 minutes early continued to be quiet as she joined your building, declining to reply to questions. Lindsays repetition launched an argument saying, Lindsay showed up in the morgue at 5:35 AM today for any 7 AM call time. She anxiously waited in her own vehicle a little prior to going in. She was there an hour or so . 5 early. She's scheduled for you to use 7 AM to three:30 PM having a 30-40 minute lunch time. After missing her scheduled 8 AM arrival time on Thursday, Lindsay published a note on her behalf WhoSay page, saying she was led to therapy. With all the stress and pressure from yesterday now, Ive never been so happy to visit therapy!!!! Also, Im sorry for that confusion which i may of triggered to individuals in the Coroners office. Wont happen again, now we all know what to do! Appreciate your help, she authored. Following her personal time management problem on Thursday, her repetition told Access, Her lateness was because of a mix of being unsure of what entrance to undergo and confusion triggered through the media awaiting her arrival. Lindsay spoke using the administrators in the morgue, they demonstrated her ways to get in and things are all removed up. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Randi Zuckerberg to speak at UbiQ
PARIS -- Randi Zuckerberg, former Facebook marketing maven, Doug Scott, prexy of Ogilvy Entertainment, and Marco Ferrari, Boss of Zodiak Active, are most likely the industryites who'll play in the initial edition of UbiQ, a couple-day worldwide digital showcase that will occur June 18-19 in Paris. UbiQ's agenda will feature showcases, courses and speed conferences. The conference will address all kinds of digital entertainment, and look for the best way to engage, monetize and measure return on investment. The B2b event will exist in the Palais Brongniart, the first sort stock market in Paris, and may draw nearly 2,000 professionals every area -- TV, Internet, mobile and games, mentioned Boss of UbiQ Occasions, Gwenael Flatres, who formerly handled digital business progression of MipTV and Mipcom. "Keynote showcases offer the issue courses adopts more depth and, finally, through numerous pre-organized industry focused speed conferences, participants might have the opportunity to satisfy potential key partners," mentioned Gavin McGarry, NewYork-based UbiQ conference consultant and Boss of Jumpwire. Partners of UbiQ include Futur en Seine, a festival about digital media and creativity, and video entertainment site Dailymotion. Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Adam Scott round the Humiliation and Embarrassment of Acting
In the new interview while using A.V. Club, Adam Scott ("Parks and Entertainment," "Party Lower") discusses his career trajectory, why he regrets not attending school, and the way ensemble casts cause him to look wonderful. The actor also confesses he connected using the figures in Party Lower, the Starz original comedy series about fighting stars and authors who make use of a minimal-rent catering business, as they already "understood the humiliation and discomfort" to become an actress.Study an excerpt within the A.V. Club Q&A below:The A.V. Club: Searching in the career trajectory, it kind of feels similar to Henry's [in "Party Lower"] with techniques. If you saw the part, managed to get happen kind of have familiar ring for you personally whatsoever? Adam Scott: Yeah, totally. I immediately understood the general air of humiliation that is included with attempting to become absurd as be an actress in Hollywood. It's just kind of an uncomfortable endeavor. I did not have that factor where I'd this success where everybody was stopping me and saying embarrassing products in my experience within the timeI mean, now I have people saying [Henry's catchphrase] "Am i getting fun yet?"but in those days, I didn't have anything such as this. However certainly understood the humiliation and discomfort of requiring to face there and appear like a little of garbage whenever you list your credits for a person who want to know very well what they may have observed you in, and calculates they haven't seen you in anything, they'd just met you before or something like that like this. You just appear just like a fool whatsoever occasions. In my opinion the majority of us inside the cast connected with this. Just as one actor is just kind of embarrassing. Therefore I think most of us certainly saw plenty of truth within it.The A.V. Club: Can it be embarrassing because you place yourself available and you also get rejected a good deal? Scott: Yeah! You will get rejected a good deal. I'm not trying to elicit sympathy, as it is an illusion work. There's harder things in the world as well as the country to accomplish than just as one actor, but it's a particularly psychologically humiliating step to complete, you do not really anticipate when you choose to pursue it. You don't believe that it'll be as soul-crushing sometimes.CONTINUE Reading through through ON BLOG STAGE
Friday, October 14, 2011
Larry Hagman Of Dallas Diagnosed With Cancer
First Published: October 14, 2011 9:23 PM EDT Credit: Access Hollywood Caption Access Hollywood Live: Larry Hagman Auctions Off I Dream Of Jeannie & Dallas Memorabilia NY, N.Y. -- Larry Hagman has been diagnosed with cancer. The 80-year-old actor is famous for playing J.R. Ewing on Dallas. In a statement Friday, he said: As J.R. I could get away with anything bribery, blackmail and adultery. But I got caught by cancer. Hagman declined to specify what kind of cancer hes contracted, but said its a very common and treatable form. He plans to continue working on a new reboot of Dallas for TNT, which begins production Monday. The new Dallas focuses on the Ewing offspring as they clash over the future of the family dynasty. The original prime-time soap opera aired on CBS from 1978 to 1991. Hagman underwent a liver transplant in the mid-1990s. Said Hagman: As we all know, you cant keep J.R. down! Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
New Immortals Pictures Online
Cop a lot of Tarsem's Greek godsSay that which you like about Tarsem, however, you can't seriously dispute the man's visual sense. Immortals, on November 11, appears to become the same for this rule, with amazingly handsome Greek gods* in bizarre costumes facing off against grungy (but oh-so-handsome) humans and demi-gods, brought by HenryCavill's Theseus.The images here show Kellan Lutz (him from Twilight) as Poseidon, IsabelLucas (her from Transformers:Revenge OfThe Fallen) as Athena and Daniel Sharman (from very little really) as Ares. Also,Theseus and StephenDorff's Stavros.Following on in the trailer and also the footage we had at Comic-Disadvantage, and we are rather searching toward this. In the end, even when you thinkTarsem puts style over substance, the design and style is considerable. *We understand we possibly should not be startled because when pretty they're, with "appears like a Greek god" as being a compliment virtually everywhere, but keep in mind the last lot we had were a little older and much more grizzled.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Demi Lovato: Treatment Saved My Life
First Published: October 12, 2011 4:03 PM EDT Credit: Access Hollywood Caption Demi Lovato stops by Access Hollywood Live on October 12, 2011LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- After facing her struggles with an eating disorder and cutting, Demi Lovato is candidly speaking out about her road to recovery. I feel amazing. I feel really happy and healthy, the 19-year-old told Billy Bush and Kit Hoover on Wednesdays Access Hollywood Live. Life is beautiful and I cant complain. Demi is hoping her openness helps others who might be struggling with the same demons. I feel a lot better and I feel like now that Im able to speak about it, Im able to help younger girls with their issues theyre dealing with and that makes me feel like a role model, she explained. That makes me feel like an inspiration more than I did when I was hiding those issues. The Skyscraper singer credits her decision to seek out treatment for keeping her alive. The breaking point for me was, I was just tired, I was out of the country and I was away from my family, things had just built up to a point. I was unhealthy, she said, referring to leaving the Jonas Brothers tour in 2010. When youre putting on concerts and youre not eating, you know, that will take a toll on you, and it did and I snapped and I regret it to this day I made a really poor decision and it landed me in treatment. Treatment was the best decision that I ever made and it saved my life. Looking back, the young star now realizes how her struggles were affecting those around her. There is a certain point where you learn its taking a toll on your entire family, and your career and everything in your life and its jeopardizing so much that you have to get help, she told Billy and Kit. At the height of her eating disorder, Demi revealed that she was making herself vomit over five times a day. I think at the worst it was a little more than that, she said. I was just so sick. I thought that orange juice was going to make me fat. Now healthy and happy with a hit new album, Unbroken, and an upcoming tour (kicking off November 16 in Detroit) Demi said shes not afraid to rely on others for help at times. I have a huge support system and one of the best people in my life is actually my manager, she explained. Demi also includes longtime friend Selena Gomez in her circle of support, a friend who got emotional when she reached out to Demi while she was in treatment. I think I was out of tears at that point [Selena] called me and she was crying, she was like, Hello. Im like, Why are you crying? Im the one in treatment like, I should be crying, Demi recalled. Shes definitely one of my closest friends and no matter what, well always be close as sisters. We met 12 years ago, thats more than half of my life. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Clooney drawn on for Hollywood Award
The Hollywood Film Festival has drawn on George Clooney to get its Hollywood Actor Award for his performance in Alexander Payne's "The Descendants." Clooney is going to be recognized in the festival's Hollywood Film Honours Gala Ceremony, scheduled for Beverly Hilton Hotel on March. 24 following the festival. In "The Descendants," Clooney shows an indifferent husband and father of two women, who's instructed to re-examine his past and embrace his future when his wife suffers a boating accident from Waikiki. Fox Searchlight is opening the pic on November. 18. Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Zsa Zsa Gabor Unconscious, Rushed to Hospital
Zsa Zsa Gabor Zsa Zsa Gabor continues to be put in the hospital after losing awareness Saturday, The Connected Press reviews.Zsa Zsa Gabor slips into coma, struggling with stomach infectionGabor, who had been rushed from her Bel Air, Calif., the place to find UCLA Taxation Clinic, also were built with a high fever and was bleeding from the tube in her own stomach, her husband, Prince Frederic von Anhalt, stated.Gabor, 94, was put in the hospital in May under similar conditions. Should Zsa Zsa Gabor be a new mother at 94?The actress continues to be interior and exterior hospitals within the last year after she broke her stylish in This summer 2010. In The month of january, she'd a part of her right leg amputated before suffering a higher fever, fluid in her own lung area as well as an infection in her own right leg per month later. She seemed to be treated in March for poor circulation in her own left leg.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Towne Writing Your Dream Of Britain
For GK FilmsWhen not putting new, questionable words in Darth Vader's voice box, George Lucas remains trading time getting his World War Ii aerial drama Red-colored-colored Tails airborne. But he's only a few of the one interested in those days as well as the sky: Graham King's GK Films is becoming planning an ambitious, fresh have a look at one of the UK's most well-known fighting periods with Bonnie & Clyde/Mission: Impossible's Robert Towne writing Your Dream of Britain.King's reasoning is personal, since his father were living using the a while and regaled producer along with his recollections of when the Royal Air Pressure needed round the Luftwaffe and ultimately aided stop a Nazi invasion of the united states.InchMy father were living london and seen this spectacular dog fight inside the city, so getting this story of endurance and triumph for the silver screen means an excellent me," King mentioned in the statement acquired by Deadline. "I am extremely excited being joining forces while using legendary Robert Towne who's a specialist of mixing complex figures and greatly compelling plots. Robert has a real love for background a shared adoration for this unique story."They've got to create something impressive, since the Fight had been well chronicled across both film and TV, most particularly while using 1969 Guy Hamilton effort Fight of Britain. Still, planes!Pluck!Derring do together with a gang of underdogs facing overwhelming odds!There's never an undesirable time for the.
Friday, September 30, 2011
TV Ratings: 'How to Be a Gentleman' Off to Slow Start, 'Private Practice' Down in Return
Sonja Flemming/CBS"How to Be a Gentleman" Rookie comedy How to Be a Gentleman joined in on the competition, with veteran medical series Private Practice returning for its fifth effort. How to Be a Gentleman (9 million total viewers, 2.7 rating in adults 18-49 demographic) premiered 33 percent lower in the key demo than CBS' canceled sitcom, $#*! My Dad Says, in the time period last year. Its lead-in, The Big Bang Theory (14.5 million, 4.8), remained steady, dropping just 2 percent from its previous week and taking the titles of Thursday's highest-rated and most-watched show. Person of Interest (12.4 million, 2.7) dipped 13 percent, with The Mentalist (12.7 million, 2.5), tops in total viewers in its 10 p.m. time slot, down 11 percent. CBS was No. 1 on the night in viewership, averaging 12.3 million in primetime, and in the demo (3.0), ranked second behind Fox. Private Practice (7.9 million, 2.8) opened its fifth season with its lowest-rated premiere to date, down 15 percent from last year's opener. The other ABC dramas didn't fare so well either, with Charlie's Angels (7.2 million, 1.5) sinking 29 percent and Grey's Anatomy (10 million, 3.5) down 15 percent. Even so, Grey's was the highest-rated scripted series at 9 p.m. Fox continued to perform strong with the final auditions on The X Factor (11.9 million, 3.8), retaining 98 percent of its Wednesday audience in the key demo. Fox touts that The X Factor grew in each half-hour of the telecast, from a 3.1 rating to a 4.3 rating in the final 30 minutes. The network, which recently gave a full season pickup to rookie comedy New Girl, won the night in the demo (3.8). NBC's comedies either remained steady or sank, the only exception being Community (4 million, 1.8), up 6 percent. Parks & Recreation (4.4 million, 2.1) was on track with its premiere, while The Office (6.6 million, 3.4) and Whitney (5.4 million, 2.5) dropped 13 percent and 24 percent, respectively. Prime Suspect (5.6 million, 1.5) continues to struggle, dipping 17 percent. The CW's The Vampire Diaries (2.7 million, 1.3) rose 17 percent among adults 18-34 to -- what the network considers its key demo -- to a 1.4 and improved 7 percent in total viewership. The Secret Circle (2.1 million, 0.9) saw an 11 percent bump in the CW's demo, posting a 1.0. Fox -- 3.8 · The X Factor: 11.9 million, 3.8 CBS -- 3.0 · The Big Bang Theory: 14.5 million, 4.8 · How to Be a Gentleman (P): 9 million, 2.7 · Person of Interest: 12.4 million, 2.7 · The Mentalist: 12.7 million, 2.5 ABC -- 2.6 · Charlie's Angels: 7.2 million, 1.5 · Grey's Anatomy: 10 million, 3.5 · Private Practice (P): 7.9 million, 2.8 NBC -- 2.1 · Community: 4 million, 1.8 · Parks & Recreation: 4.4 million, 2.1 · The Office: 6.6 million, 3.4 · Whitney: 5.4 million, 2.5 · Prime Suspect: 6.6 million, 1.5 The CW -- 1.1 · The Vampire Diaries: 2.7 million, 1.3 · The Secret Circle: 2.1 million, 0.9 TV Ratings
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Exclusive Castle Sneak Look: What's with the Frozen Physiques?
Nathan Fillion, Stana Katic, Jon Huertas "What the heck is place?"So asks Castle's Detective Kate Beckett (Stana Katic) within our exclusive look in the drama's next episode (Monday, 10/9c, ABC). And that is just one of the numerous questions the episode, poses.Fall Preview: Get scoop in your favorite coming back showsPerhaps the most crucial one: Where's your body?When Beckett and Castle (Nathan Fillion) uncover their bloody crime scene doesn't have victim, they start an analysis leading them into the field of existence-extension science. Once we formerly reported, William Atherton guest-stars as Ari Weiss, a investigator having a particular fondness for cryogenic freezing.Exclusive: Castle will get a Mr. Freeze in William AthertonIn the recording clip below, Castle and Beckett have an up-close-and-personal take a look at Weiss' work. And according to Castle's (amusing) reaction, frozen physiques aren't exactly his factor.The entire episode airs Monday at 10/9c on ABC. Watch the sneak look now:
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Norman Jewison to become Honored in the Ghent Film Festival Using Its Frederick Plateau Award
Producer-director Norman Jewison will be provided using the Frederick Plateau Award in the 38th Ghent Film Festival, which runs from March. 11-22 in Ghent, Belgium.our editor recommends'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' to spread out 38th Ghent Film Festival The award is offered for an individual "whose accomplishments have gained a definite devote a brief history of worldwide filmmaking. Jewison, who received the Irving Thalberg Award in the 71st Oscars, has brought seven Oscar nominations for his focus on the flicks The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming, Within the Warmth from the Evening, Fiddler on the top, A Soldier's Story and Moonstruck. Younger crowd was honored through the Company directors Guild of America using its Lifetime Achievement Award this year. "Although he spent the huge most of his career within the U . s . States making movies with a few of the greatest names in the commercial (Steve McQueen, Faye Dunaway, Sidney Poitier, Fishing rod Steiger, Cher, Nicolas Cage, Avoi Marie Saint, Denzel Washington, Al Pacino, Jane Fonda, Anne Bancroft, James Caan, Michael Caine, Bruce Willis) Norman Jewison, who had been born in Toronto in 1926, has always remained in keeping with his Canadian roots. Consequently, he was always considered a bit of an outsider in Hollywood, a director who almost always required a vital look at the 'system', no matter its form or ideological underpinnings," Patrick Duynslaegher, the festival's artistic director, stated. The festival, that will screen Jewison's The Thomas Crown Affair, will also host a Q&A using the director on March. 21. Related Subjects Norman Jewison Worldwide
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Eric Bana's Next Movie Will Probably Be Brilliant
Diamonds will be the Hulk's best friendFresh from training teenage assassins in Hanna, Eric Bana is on the run from spycraft to crime for Brilliant, a heist thriller in development at Lakeshore Entertainment.The film involves just a little-time crook who'll get wrongly identified as large-time gangsters for just about any gem robbery which will normally be exit of his league. We'd surmise that Bana's might be the amateur role (that may, be it appropriate, supply him with the opportunity to interrupt the comedy chops that people haven't seen for a while) but it's under apparent from Variety's story if that is the problem. Unconfirmed reviews have Cameron Diaz cast opposite him inside an unspecified role. Let's have her since the leader in the professionals right? None of yer sappy love interest nonsense...The Brilliant script is actually Gillian Gorfil, who was simply a producer on Blood stream Gem: if diamonds aren't quite her nearest friend, they're no less than solid acquaintances. As well as the director is Robert Luketic: no apparent choice given a CV including Legally Blonde and Monster In Law, but he appeared to become behind the charge card-sharping drama 21 as well as the Ashton Kutcher action comedy Killings.No start date or release info yet, though casting on-going, there has to be more to follow along with together with shortly...
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
'X Factor' Producer Fires Back at 'Idol' Creator Simon Fuller's Suit (Exclusive)
FOX As Simon Cowell's The X Factor readies because of its large US premiere Wednesday on Fox, the lawsuit over The American Idol Show creator Simon Larger's role within the show is warming up. PHOTOS: Behind the curtain: THR's 'X Factor' Cover Shoot We've found that Fremantlemedia The United States, which produces X Factor with Cowell's Syco Television, has fired in court in the suit filed by Larger declaring he's owed millions in costs as well as an executive producer credit around the singing competition show. Once we first reported, Larger prosecuted Fox and Fremantle in This summer declaring he's owed a credit along with a wealthy fee for that US X Factor according to a contract associated with the 2005 settlement of the nasty United kingdom suit between Larger and Cowell. When Cowell was starring on Larger's The American Idol Show, he released X Factor on British television, compelling Larger to file a lawsuit declaring it scammed the Idol format, that was soon surpassed in recognition within the United kingdom. Fox, scared to dying that Cowell might bring X Step to the united states and potentially derail Idol's rankings dominance, brokered funds from the suit that made everybody happy: Cowell would re-track of an enormous new deal to remain on the united states version of Idol and accept keep X Factor off American television until 2011, while Larger would finish Idol immediately within the United kingdom. PHOTOS: An 'American Idol' to 'X Factor' Timeline Included in that deal, Larger argues within the suit, he discussed another side arrangement promising him the loan and producer fee "corresponding to his responsibilities and waiting in the entertainment industry" should X Factor ever arrived at the united states. Expensive toward now. As Cowell's X Factor bows on Fox, the network and producer Fremantle end up prosecuted for huge amount of money by an angry Larger, who's still running a business with both on top-ranked Idol and wishes to be compensated and credited on X Factor. Awkward. Now Fremantle has taken care of immediately the suit, quarrelling in the court papers filed this month that Larger has prosecuted the incorrect company since the November 22, 2005 letter from Fox that forms the foundation from the suit wasn't signed or approved by Fremantle. PHOTOS: 'American Idol Live' Tour in Pictures "It's apparent from overview of the November 22 letter that FremantleMedia is simply a person receiving it," Fremantle claims in the court papers, a duplicate which was acquired by THR. "FremantleMedia didn't sign it or else consent to its contents whatsoever. The November 22 letter also makes obvious the only party that even perhaps made any obligations regarding Larger is Fox." Fremantle stops lacking saying Fox guaranteed Larger anything, however the implication is when someone guaranteed Larger a credit and cash, it had been Fox, and when so, Fox is the organization which should pay. Fox, repped by Scott Edelman at Gibson Dunn, rejected to discuss the filing. The Fremantle motion by lawyers David Halberstadter and Christopher Carter at Katten Muchin Rosenman also provides for us our first see that November 22 letter (see clearly entirely here) from Fox's business matters executive Lee Bartlett to Larger's 19 Entertainment and Fremantle Boss Cecile Frot-Coutaz (Larger didn't to add it to his original complaint). THR's Complete 'X Factor' Coverage Within the letter, Fox verifies it's purchasing the X Factor format for that US, promises to not air or allow others to air X Factor for any couple of many concurs that X Factor won't ever air throughout the same time frame of the year as Idol. Oddly enough, Fox also concurs that Idol won't ever incorporate aspects of X Factor, like opening the show to older participants or organizing a "boot camping" for performers. Company, the word what promising Larger a credit and executive producer fee "corresponding to his responsibilities and stature within the entertainment industry" is within there. Once the suit was filed, Fox told us Larger did no actual focus on X Factor and therefore warrants no credit or fee, therefore the dispute will probably come lower as to the "responsibilities" (if any) Larger was needed to do to obtain compensated. Within an August interview with THR, Cowell, who's not named within the suit, stated he was "surprised" Larger made a decision to sue, adding, "you are able to't give someone a professional producer's title when they didn't executive produce the show." Fox has not filed its very own reaction to the complaint, and it is lawyers likely are waiting to determine exactly what the court does using the Fremantle motion before determining how you can respond. Fremantle and Larger (repped by lawyers Dale Kinsella and David Quick at Kinsella Weitzman), rejected to comment. Meanwhile, we're told X Factor will premiere tomorrow evening without Larger's title on the program. Email: Matthew.Belloni@thr.com Twitter: @THRMattBelloni Simon Cowell The American Idol Show Simon Larger The X Factor
Monday, September 19, 2011
News International Makes $4.7 Million Offer to Family of Murdered Teen in Phone Hacking Scandal
Rupert Murdoch's News International has made a reported $4.7 million (£3 million) settlement offer to the family of Milly Dowler, the murdered teenager whose hacked phone messages were part of the News of the World's hacking scandal earlier this year.our editor recommendsAnalysts: Financial Impact of News of the World Shutdown on News Corp. Is Minimal'News of the World' Whistleblower Found Dead The final amount is still being negotiated between attorneys for both sides, but the total is expected to be the largest payout yet to stem from the phone hacking scandal and one of the largest settlements ever paid by a newspaper owner, according to The Guardian newspaper. The paper reports the settlement will include a $1.5 million donation to charity and money to alleviate the family's legal costs. The Dowler family's attorney is reportedly seeking a $5.5 million settlement. PHOTOS: 9 Highest Paid Entertainment CEOs In a statement to the paper, New International said it was "in advanced negotiations with the Dowler family regarding their compensation settlement. No final agreement has yet been reached, but we hope to conclude the discussions as quickly as possible." News International's News of the World had hacked into the teenager's cell phone and deleted messages, leading the family and authorities to think the missing teen was still alive. She was later found murdered. News of the hacking came to light in July, when actor Hugh Grant conducted a private sting operation to publicly reveal News of the World's tactics. News International immediately shuttered News of the World and its chief executive, Rebekah Brooks, resigned. However the company continues to pay out damages to aggrieved parties. It has previously paid $157,000 to actress Sienna Miller over her phone hacking and other privacy claims and it later paid $31,400 plus undisclosed costs to football pundit Andy Gray. Related Topics Rupert Murdoch News of the World Phone Hacking Scandal X-Men: First Class Online Free
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Play for that match
'Chinese Take-Away''Eva'Cilian Murphy around the group of 'Red Lights' with director Rodrigo Cortes. The The spanish language government and it is film sector can agree with one factor: Spain's key mandate would be to goose worldwide financing -- via pre-sales or co-production -- because the country itself splutters.Eaten away by endemic peer-to-peer piracy, DVD consumer sell-through investing stepped this year to $294.5 million, near half 2006's $537.3 million peak, Screen Digest estimations. Simultaneously, pay TV monthly subscriptions languish -- indeed, dominant pay box Digital Plus moves at 1.7 million.In May 2010, an over-all Audiovisual Communication Law cut the share of annual revenues that private tv stations must purchase The spanish language films from 5% to threePercent. "Producers can't continue making films, then try selling them abroad," states Lazona producer Gonzalo Salazar Simpson, prexy of lobby Asociacion Estatal p Cine. "We should drive into co-production and worldwide pre-sales, even adapting film content to compete worldwide."Many large approaching The spanish language photos are co-productions. "The and government agree: The spanish language production's future would be to become as worldwide as you possibly can,Inch states Carlos Cuadros, director of Spain's ICAA Film Institute. Bucking Spain's burgeoning austerity measures, on This summer 28 ICAA introduced new grants or loans as high as 600,000 ($864,000) per movie for worldwide co-productions. The ICAA just closed a co-production treaty with Austria others, with India, China and Israel, have been in the whole shebang, states Cuadros.This Year, the Institute also backed producer Jose Maria Riba's Different co-production forum in Paris, with other people getting occurred in Stockholm and South america. One large question, then, is the reason why worldwide co-productions haven't removed.The country saw 50 worldwide co-prods last year, 49 this past year. Individuals amounts look similar for 2011. "A movie that adopts the worldwide sell to receives a commission using their company nations of all time made needs to possess a certain budget and ambition for commercial success," states Morena Films' Juan Gordon, who's co-creating Daniel Calparsoro's Iraq war thriller "Enemy" with Spain's Vaca Films and France's Mandarin Cinema.But the amount of significant The spanish language films -- allocated above $3.six million, with a minimum of $1.a million reserved for P&A -- has rejected considerably, Gordon argues.Fabia Buenaventura of Spain's producers' association Fapae notes that foreign regulations and incentives are increasingly more dependent of local spend, local cast and crew, which could also discourage worldwide co-productions.For Christophe Vidal, director of Paris-based bank Coficine-Natixis, there is a understanding gap. "If you are in Barcelona, you do not know whom to rely upon France or even the market. If in Germany, you do not know which The spanish language producers are appropriate for the project."Producers lament two other issues: foreign TV marketplaces and regulation. From 2006-2010, Spain's most widely used co-production partners were France and Argentina. French sales people, who frequently also produce, sometimes pact to find the best The spanish language genre fare. For instance, Wild Bunch went up $3 million in pre-sales on sci-fi pic "Avoi," states film's producer Escandalo's Sergi Casamitjana.If your film is created in Barcelona, it might find better TV deals in France, states Roxbury Pictures' Miguel Angel Faura. "(Yet with) real co-productions where foreign partners take 20% or even more equity, French producers only part of if local tv stations have an interest, but multiple projects compete for limited (TV) openings," states Telecinco Cinema Boss Ghislain Barrois.The spanish language tv stations only pre-buy co-productions from large title company directors, styming co-productions with France, adds Antonio Perez of The spanish language shingle Maestranza.Or The country can look to Latin America. "Latin America is not in crisis. Box office is booming, because of the development of new middle-class,Inch states "Agora" producer Fernando Bovaira. "Climax easier in theory, we must increase co-productions that in some way unite Latin American and The spanish language marketplaces."Some Argentine co-productions do this already: this year, "Chinese Take-Away" required 18.two million pesos ($4.3 million) in Argentina and 4 million ($5.9 million) in The country "The Guy NearbyInch nabbed $500,000 and $3 million, correspondingly."Culturally, The country and Argentina are very similar. Lots of Argentinean talent has settled in The country Argentina includes a strong film industry some Spaniards might even prefer Argentinean to The spanish language films," states Mariela Besuievsky of Tornasol, which co-created "Chinese Take-Away." But based on a 2009 regulation, co-productions require a minimum of $860,000 The spanish language equity to gain access to many subsidies, $2.two million equity for producers to drag lower e1 ($1.30) for each e3 they invest.That attempts minority co-productions with Latin America, where budgets average only $800,000-$1.two million, states Luis Angel Ramirez at Madrid-based Imval, a minority co-producer of Alicia Sherson's "The Near FutureInch and Veronica Chen's "Mujer conejo.""Just when Latin America has progressively sophisticated film support systems and larger domestic marketplaces, The country risks losing its position as Latin America's predominant European co-production partner," Ramirez states.The ICAA is mulling an adjustment from the $2.two million co-push requirement, Cuadros states. CO-PRODUCTION MOJOMany of Spain's more ambitious films are only able to be produced as co-prods. Variety lists six high-profile good examples: Rodrigo Cortes' "Red-colored Lights," toplining Robert P Niro and Sigourney Weaver, unites Versus, Antena 3 Films and L.A.'s Cindy Cowan Entertainment. Juan Carlos Fresnadillo's Clive Owen starrer "Burglars" is created by Apaches Entertainment, Antena 3 Films and Universal Pictures Intl. France's Went Ing. set up minority equity around the Wild Bunch-offered and Escandalo-created "Avoi," Kike Maillo's robot melodrama that world-preemed in Venice. Alex p la Iglesia's latest, the Trivision-created Salma Hayek starrer "As Luck Might Say,Inch has 10% equity from France's La Fabrique 2. Tornasol and Argentina's Haddock team around the Fox Intl. Prods.-offered "Everyone Includes a Plan," with Viggo Mortensen, now in publish. Juan Carlos Medina chiller "Insensibles" links Spain's Roxbury Pictures along with a Contracorriente, which distributes in The country, France's L'ensemble des Films d'Antoine and Tobina Film, and Portugal's Fado Filmes. WORLD REPORT: SPAINPlay for that match TV tacks in new direction Fest Traveler: San SebastianRookie bow scores large Genre fare reborn under Rebordinos How you can Shoot in SpainFair-weather filmmaking Studio aims for parity with Euro rivals Key gamers Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com
EMMYS: Comedy Series Handicap
Ray Richmond is adding to Due dates 2011 Emmy coverage. Heres his scorecard assessing the Outstanding Comedy Series race. Glee (Fox) Ryan Murphy Prods w/ twentieth century Fox TV Why It Had Been Nominated: Well, obviously they needed to nominate it. Like it or hate it, Glee continues to be rare broadcast comedy that carries just as much style because it does substance. It continued to be true even via a polarizing second season once the network and experts consistently required the show to job for devolving right into a parody of itself. Refer to it as Sophomore Implosion Syndrome. Nevertheless its still undeniably energetic and frequently imaginative. Why It Needs To Win: Unlike this past year, it might be a monumental upset were Glee to accept prize this time around. However the TV academy can surprise you. Voters are well known for lagging annually approximately behind the bend. While its something of the apples-and-oranges measure when in comparison using the relaxation from the category competition, Glee remains a technically perfect production, a well known fact that cant be reduced at any given time when series rich in song and dance still pack ‘em in. Why It Cant Possibly Win: It wasnt just fans and experts fueling the growing season 2 backlash. It is also been the itself, fond of both show and also at showrunner Ryan Murphy for his perceived arrogance among its charmed early existence. One comedy producer also noted, Between your three dimensional concert movie and also the (Glee Project) series (on Oxygen) and everybody speaking about this forever, they were given irritatingly ubiquitous real fast. I am talking about, if Glee wins, the seem of retching will prove deafening.” That most likely does not bode well. Modern Family (ABC) twentieth century Fox TV Why It Had Been Nominated: Are you currently kidding? Its that rarest of rare animals in broadcast primetime: a show thats nearly as well-liked by the public because it is significantly recognized. Executive producers Christopher Lloyd and Steven Levitan stored the genius flowing in Modern Familys second season in ways that Glee couldn't. Essential, the wide industry perception is this fact is definitely and consistently easily the funniest show on television, being an Emmy-winning author highlights. Why It Needs To Win: When the academy crowns a comedy champion, they have a tendency to stick to it for any good while. Frasier won as top comedy an archive 5 years in succession (1994-98), 30 Rock for 3 consecutive years (2007-09). Its a no-brainer that Household is the overwhelming leader to really make it two straight after winning six Emmy trophies last year. Thinking about Glees creative stumbles which shows whopping 17 nominations, it appears to become much more of the sure factor this year. Why It Cant Possibly Win: Funny does not always carry your day. Sometimes, just a little factor known as sentiment is necessary. If there is a spoiler within this area that may certainly upset Modern Family, it is the Office, one producer thinks. It might ride a Steve Carell farewell wave of support. A potential jealous backlash against all Familys success could also surface. In the Emmys, in the end, the only real sure factor is the fact that you will find no sure things. 30 Rock (NBC) Broadway Video & Little Stranger w/ Universal Media Galleries Why It Had Been Nominated: Despite a lot more than 100 episodes, 30 Rock remains a extremely clever industry send-up fortunate with genius writing and indelible figures. The look after five seasons is a plucky survivor that stored the lights on (artistically speaking) some anything else at NBC (Ben Silverman) was falling apart (Shaun Zucker) around it. Tina Fey has a tendency to engender lots of love, and 5 years in, her show has yet to get rid of much on its fastball. That makes up about the 13 nominations. Why It Needs To Win: Its already won within this category three occasions. And did we point out that voters love Tina Fey? And Alec Baldwin? The NBC comedy likewise did a remarkable tightrope walk earlier this season having a well-received live episode. What is consistently impressive about 30 Rock, thinks one category voter, is they keep finding new methods to showcase the brilliance of this cast. Then theres the 30 Rock awesome factor, so it continues to have in spades. Why It Cant Possibly Win: This wasnt the shows finest season. Plus, voters most likely figure theyve already compensated Rock plenty, now its someone's turn. When it comes to accolades, 30 Rock may be the veteran that you simply recognition by simply inviting it towards the party. Additionally, it necessary stated that, after adding a best-selling memoir to her twinkling repertoire a year ago, Fey is sneaking precariously near to overexposure even without Sarah Palin within the presidential race. As Fey would herself without doubt agree. Work (NBC) Deedle-Dee Prods & Reveille w/ Universal Media Galleries Why It Had Been Nominated: This is actually the shows sixth successive nomination, partially from habit, partially because of The Steve Carell Farewell Tour. So that as an award-winning author-producer informs me, Theres so much garbage when it comes to network comedy that the show such as the Office warrants to become recognized each year. Well find out if thats still the situation after Carell is finished. Creator Greg Daniels can also be among Televisions most likeable and popular producers, transporting a unique level of respect together with his peers. Why It Needs To Win: The well-marketed season finale that found Carells character Michael Scott departing struck a crowd nerve and, just maybe, with sufficient people within the TV academy, too. If anyones likely to topple the current Family bandwagon for that trophy, its this, especially if Carells potential acting win spurs a domino effect. Work also won once before, although 5 years ago following its first full season. Why It Cant Possibly Win: The election goes The Offices way, although not within this category. Possible wins for lead actor and writing figure to appear as ample. This academy also is not habitually probably the most sentimental bunch, so Carells departure is not certain to broadly resonate. When that farewell episode broadcast, I had been sick to dying from the hoopla, one producer confesses. It had been like, enough already. The Large Bang Theory (CBS) Chuck Lorre Prods w/ Warner Bros TV Why It Had Been Nominated: After 4 years, Large Bang finally busted through having a category recognition most thought past due. It gained five nominations for that second year running along with a repeat nom for last years lead comedy actor champion Jim Parsons. The show can also be the greatest-ranked within the category in addition to among Televisions most widely used shows. They needed to pay homage to 1 four-camera category, which could it have been — by divine intention so. Why It Needs To Win: This is not as crazy a notion as it can appear. As the last four-camera sitcom to win was Everyone Loves Raymond in 2005, Large Bang has got the momentum of the hit in the prime going for this. One TV executive also highlights: Im voting with this show simply to hear the acceptance speech that (creator-professional producer) Chuck Lorre will make. Seriously. What that guy has needed to endure this season with Charlie Sheen warrants not only an Emmy but an Oscar, too. Why It Cant Possibly Win: No Chuck Lorre show has ever won here, simply while he makes traditional comedies and for that reason is viewed as terminally unhip. The show also unsuccessful to land just one nomination because of its writing or pointing, and also the last time a comedy won the very best series statuette without either was Buddies in 2002. So Large Bang is not the best way to wager. Parks and Entertainment (NBC) Deedle-Dee Prods, Fremulon & 3 Arts w/ Universal Media Galleries Why It Had Been Nominated: Like Large Bang Theory, Parks and Entertainment is really a first-time customer towards the Outstanding Comedy selection after about 18 several weeks of steady buzz extolling its growing quality. Its included in a consistently acclaimed half-hour that shares the mockumentary brilliance of their NBC Universal/Deedle-Dee Prods stablemate Work, having a cast headed through the very easily witty Amy Poehler. Why It Needs To Win: Has there been a larger upset in Emmy history than this win could be? Possibly not. But that does not mean its impossible and wouldnt be deserved. Its got the experts behind it along with the in-the-know comedy community. Those who fully realize comedy think Parks is brilliant and becoming more brilliant constantly, notes one author and academy member. Being considered awesome and ingenious is from time to time all that's necessary, as Foxs Arrested Development demonstrated in 2004. Why It Cant Possibly Win: Why is Parks and Rec the greatest underdog within the race is not only the fact it's only three total nominations, its the buzz/word-of-mouth is not yet sufficiently strong to transport the show over the finish line. That may alternation in another couple of years. But not. For the moment, the nomination must be enough.
Friday, September 16, 2011
Ratings Pit Of Debt: OK Start For Secret Circle, Vampire Journals Premiere & Wipeout Finale Lower
Four days just before the state oncoming of fall season, the CW has launched three of the four new series. The newest, The Important Thing Circle, opened up up last evening with 3 million audiences together with single.3/4 in grownups 18-34. It absolutely was with last fall’s premiere inside the time slot of Nikita among grownups 18-34 but lower 16% in general audiences together with a tenth in grownups 18-49 as Nikita might be a bigger and older-skewing. Secret Circle edged the Nikita premeire in women 18-34 (1.9/5) by 6% to write the network’s all-time filled with the slot because demo. The Important Thing Circle‘s lead-in, the next-season premiere of CW’s flagship drama The Vampire Journals (3 million, 1.6/5), was lower 11% in general audiences and 16% in 18-34 from last fall’s premiere but built concerning the May finale. Secret Circle and Vampire Journals — which share Kevin Williamson as executive producer and Alloy books by L.J. Cruz as source material — shown good compatibility, with Secret Circle retaining 100% in the Vampire Journals audience. Nevertheless the real test for your two shows comes in a couple of days, after they will face all-new competition, including Fox’s The X Factor. Really the only original offering concerning the Large 4 last evening was the two-hour finale of ABC’s Wipeout (2.2/6 in grownups 18-49), which was lower 19% from last September’s two-hour closer. It finished tied for second place for that evening in 18-49 getting a sizable Bang Theory repeat, with another Large Bang rerun (2.6/8) topping the rankings. ABC (1.8/5, 5.6 000 0000 total audiences) finished tied with CBS (1.8/5, 8.millions of) for your evening in 18-49, while CBS wasn't any. one out of total audiences.
Contrite Charlie Sheen Confesses To Jay Leno: I'd Have Fired My Ass, Too
The Warlock is finished. A contrite Charlie Sheen appeared as if his old self within an appearance about the Tonight Show tonight. He didn’t even attempt to defend any ofthe actions last spring that brought to his firing from 2 . 5 Males.”I thought I possibly could return, kinda as if you did,” he told Leno who came back towards the Tonight Show after his 10 PM show unsuccessful. Responded Leno, “At least among us got their job back.” Sheen wasasked if he was still being angry towards CBS and also the 2 . 5 Males producers within the sacking. “No, no. I'd have fired my ass, too,” Sheen stated.”Well, not like they did.”As for his media blitz last spring, “I stated things that were just a little available,” Sheen stated. “I may have overshot the objective a bit. However these were just metaphors. I didnt really believe I'd tiger bloodstream or Adonis DNA. They were just jokes.” Leno accompanied with, Lots of people thought you had been unmanageable. Had you been unmanageable? Clarified Sheen, “Absolutely.” Listed here are two clips in the Q&A:
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Ryan Reynolds and Shaun Bridges clicked about the R.I.P.D. set
Button snaps of Ryan Reynolds and Kevin Sausage about the group of comic-book flick R.I.P.D. made an appearance the 2009 week and today Shaun Bridges continues to be spotted there too.The guy they call The Dude plays Reynolds' police force partner in the Relaxation In Peace Department within the supernatural drama.His 'tache may seem like something Colonel Sanders or General Custer would recognise, but as you can tell in the Dark Equine comic-book image below it captures his Wild West gunslinger pretty much - simply with more hair on your face!Cannot wait to determine the entire look once they add the hat and coat.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Pulsar
Samuel works in The city like a pharmaceutical delivery guy. His gorgeous girlfriend Mireille heads on New You are able to to intern in a exclusive architecture firm. Soon after her departure, Sam's computer is compromised. A number of rather dodgy IT-men neglect to safeguard his wireless network. The mysterious hacker appears set on messing up Samuel's existence and the relationship with Mireille. Paranoia takes over. Mike begins to suspect his neighbors and will get enthusiastic about Wi-fi compatability-sun rays... Love, paranoia and 2 enthusiasts separated by an sea of communication products.
Monday, August 29, 2011
Rizzoli & Isles Hits Season Full Of Audiences
Digital recording device viewing increased TNTs hit Rizzoli & Isles to some season full of total audiences. In Live+7 the shows August. 8 episode came a lot more than 9.a million audiences, 2.six million of these within the grown ups 18-49 demo and three.4 million in grown ups 25-54. Veteran The Closer didn’t do too shabby either, logging 8.7 million audiences in Live+7, 2.5 million grown ups 18-49 and three.two million grown ups 25-54 for that August. 8 episode.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Hot Trailer: The Artist
The black-and-white silent film from Michel Hazanaviciusreceived some serious love when it played this year’s Cannes Film Festival — right after The Weinstein Co scooped it up as the fest’s first major sale. Jean Dujardin, Berenice Bejo, John Goodman, James Cromwell, Missi Pyle and Penelope Ann Miller star. So far from this, it looks as good as advertised.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Charlie Sheen's Roast: Watch the Promo (Video)
The Roast of Charlie Sheen Mon, Sept 19 10/9c Dr. StrangeSheen world wide web.comedycentral.com Comedy Central Funny Television Shows Roast of Charlie Sheen Comedy Central has launched the very first promo because of its Charlie Sheen roast. Within the 15-second clip, Sheen functions out a vintage scene from Dr. Strangelove because he rides a missile into earth while screaming. The roast airs on Sept. 19 at 10 p.m. -- exactly the same evening Ashton Kutcher debuts as Sheen's alternative. It will likely be located by Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane. Sheen states the roast is really a "celebration of who I'm.Inch "I'm really searching toward how creative they are able to get," he states. Sheen will next star in sitcom Anger Management, that is loosely in line with the 2003 Jack Nicholson movie of the identical title. "I've got my work brain in my mind," Sheen states. "Welcome back work brain, I skipped you." RELATED: Seth MacFarlane Drawn on to Host Charlie Sheen Roast Charlie Sheen Roast to Air on Comedy Central Same Evening as 's Debut on 'Men' Charlie Sheen on 'Two . 5 Males': 'I'll Be There In the forefront' It's Official: Charlie Sheen's 'Anger Management' Comedy Progresses Charlie Sheen
Monday, August 8, 2011
Mike Pavelka On Individuals Bachelor Pad Promotions & Becoming Buddies With Vienna?
By Jolie LashBEVERLY Hillsides, Calif. -- Within the promotions for Monday nights season premiere of Basic steps The Bachelor Pad, Mike Pavelka is caught on camera saying, I really hope she falls 3,000 ft to her dying, however the reality star stated he is not wishing for that demise associated with a of his fellow participants. Im not gonna discuss editing, however i dont wish anybody to dying, he told Access Hollywood at Sunday nights ABC Television Experts Association party in the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Youre gonna need to watch the episode [on Monday] to determine things i really was speaking about. It had been in relationship to some challenge. Bachelor Pad host Chris Harrison told Access the conflict revealed about the approaching show between Mike and the former Bachelor girlfriend, Vienna Girardi, is merely of the dramatic character. No, Vienna wasn't hurt or wiped out in producing the Bachelor Pad, he chuckled. Although this season includes a few of the greatest headline-grabbers within the Bachelor and Bachelorette franchises, including Girardis new love, Kasey Kahl, Harrison stated hosting the show is not taxing despite being encircled by numerous of drama. Its awesome to film Bachelor Pad It is the best show to host of all of the shows I actually do, because its great. You've each one of these figures, they return by themselves volition, Harrison stated. There is no methods. Youve return, you realize what is happening. Its a game title showYou just type of allow them to do their factor. Its phenomenal. Mike stated filming Bachelor Pad continues to be enjoyable and that he made lots of pals. I grew to become buddies with everyone on the program. Most likely, in a gemstones throw, I'd say even Kasey and Vienna. A minimum of Im ready for any friendship, I cant speak on her, Mike told Access. She will take small steps and also you know, whenever shes ready The first kind Bachelor stated Viennas reluctance to talk with him within the this past year really offered being an impetus for his joining the Bachelor Pad cast. We began a conversation about last year and she or he abruptly stopped the conversation and the time had come to get it, he stated. I arrived at to her a few occasions throughout every season to no pleasure and that i understood she was destined to be on Bachelor Pad and that i thought, whatev, such a perfect chance, to get at her. Mike stated he knows America is fed up with it, mentioning towards the drama between your former couple, that has ongoing to experience in the press, and hes prepared to move ahead and allow it to be. She wasnt my girlfriend, she was my girlfriend. You simply gotta be mature about this. Quit speaking about this after Monday evening. Thats it, Mike stated. This is actually the last bypass after which thats it. Bachelor Pad premieres on Monday at 8 PM on ABC. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All privileges reserved.These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Saturday, August 6, 2011
'Desperate Housewives': Cast People, Audiences Respond to News of Final Season
ABC's veteran primetime cleaning soap Desperate Average women will finish after its approaching eighth season.our editor recommends'Desperate Housewives': Season 8 Is Going To Be Its Last When news broke on Thursday, audiences and experts alike shared their ideas about the finish from the lengthy-running Marc Cherry-produced series. Starring Avoi Longoria, Felicity Huffman, Teri Hatcher and Marcia Mix, Desperate Average women first showed TK 200TK and for quite some time, was among ABC's crown jewels. The official announcement is anticipated in the future Sunday throughout ABC's Television Experts Assoc. press day. Star Marcia Mix required to Twitter, saying thanks to the fans who've tied to the surface the years. "Desperate Average women fans thanks for all your love and support!!!!!" She wasn't alone. Supporters like Kerry Griffiths were saddened through the news the show would ended. "Apparently there's only likely to be yet another season of desperate average women... i wish to cry," she authored. Kendall Jenner, who seems on E!'s Maintaining Using the Kardashians, were built with a more dramatic reaction: "NOOOOOO! i have no idea what im gunna do without Desperate Average women :'(." Boris Kodjoe, who starred in NBC's Undercovers, sent a hyperlink to his fans on Twitter asking in order to save Desperate Average women. Dustin Deeds were built with a similar reaction, writing, "WHAT?!? Desperate Average women is ending enxt year??? God dammit no!!!!!!!!! My day is destroyed. Crushed." Lene suggested an alternate. "Desperate average women have great story lines. CANCEL Gray'S Rather." Meanwhile, a number of experts and audiences weren't as surprised at the network's decision to finally set an finish date for that show. "Going for a moment to mourn the passing of 'Desperate Average women' whcih would be to finish the coming year.........Okay, i'm done...," someone authored on 'life was imple'. Jaime Weinman authored, "I'll result in the apparent joke: Desperate Average women needs to finish simply because they've exhaust Sondheim tunes to make use of in game titles." Glee actor Josh Sussman authored, "sad to listen to it's Desperate Average women final season. when they went longer they would need to alter the title to actually Desperate Average women." Desperate Average women looks to become listed on Chuck, which is ending its pursue the 5th season on NBC, as cult series saying farewell. Related Subjects Avoi Longoria Parker Felicity Huffman Vanessa Williams Desperate Average women
Friday, August 5, 2011
Today on indieWIRE: 'My Week With Marilyn,' 'Gun Hill Road' Star & More
Today on indieWIRE, we sitting lower using the breakout star of 'Gun Hill Road,' the brand new You are able to Film Festival designed a large announcement, plus much more. Harmony Santana, a transgender actress, provides a breakout lead performance in Rashaad Ernesto Green's coming-of-age scorcher 'Gun Hill Road.' Santana plays Michael, a male teen on the right track to transition to some lady. When his father returns from the lengthy stint imprisonment, Michael finds themself facing off against a guy not able to comprehend his son's dilemma. The Bronx-set drama opened at Sundance to positive notices, snagged a distribution cope with Motion Film Group and continued to spread out Outfest and close NewFest. Visit here for the interview with Santana. The Planet Premiere of Simon Curtis' 'My Week With Marilyn' will screen because the Focal point Gala in the approaching New You are able to Film Festival on March. 9, the Film Society of Lincoln subsequently Center stated Thursday. Last Friday, FSLC introduced that Roman Polanski's 'Carnage' will open the 49th NYFF Sept. 30. For additional visit here. Stretching from This summer 14-August. 7, Montreal's marathon genre-film lovefest the Fantasia Worldwide Film Festival began using the Canadian premiere of 'Red State' (without Kevin Cruz) and featured other festival faves like 'Another Earth.' The closing film screens Friday evening using the Guillermo del Toro-created 'Don't Hesitate from the Dark' and also the world premiere night time screening from the fifth installment within the 'Final Destination' series. However, inside a festival that has a lot to like, they were not the very best reasons for Fantasia. They were. Legendary director Raoul Ruiz gave audiences the very first film of his sixth decade of filmmaking with 'Mysteries of Lisbon,' which capped four other niche openers a few days ago to become the criticWIRE pick each week. An adaptation of the famous 1800s novel by Portuguese author Camilo Castelo Branco, the film targets the kid of the ill-fated romance between two wealthy who're forbidden to marry. Many thought 'Lisbon' could be Ruiz's final film, but fortunately surgery for liver cancer saved his existence. Visit here for additional. U.S. and Canadian privileges to actor-author-director Edward Burns' "comedy relationship drama" 'Newlyweds' happen to be acquired by Tribeca Film. The feature, which closed the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival where it had its world premiere, is going to be launched via multiple platforms at the end of 2011. Visit here for additional particulars. Approximately last month the promising teaser for that anticipated spy flick 'Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy' dropped and bode very good stuff in the future. No large surprise really, considering the fact that it marks the very first British language film from 'Let the correct one In' director Tomas Alfredson and motorboats an incredible cast which includes the kind of Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, Tom Sturdy, Mark Strong and Ciaran Hinds. When the first preview did not curently have all of you riled up, the film's fleshed out trailer that hit the net today will make sure to have the desired effect. The IFC Center, among New York's finest independent film theaters, has introduced its August-September selection, which launches a few days ago using the opening of Raul Ruiz's much-talked about 'Mysteries of Lisbon' and includes 10 U.S. theatrical premieres in addition to IFC's regular slate of night time repertory films and weekend classics. Visit here for that selection. The planet premiere from the French comedy 'Intouchables,' from company directors Eric Toledano and Olivier Nakache, will close the 59th edition from the San Sebastian Worldwide Film Festival, it had been introduced today. Visit here for additional. FLICKERS: The Rhode Island Worldwide Film Festival (August. 9-14) introduced the selection because of its 15th annual fest. This is actually the only Oscars-being approved festival in Colonial. Visit here for that selection. Warner Bros. is constantly on the get bold because it will get its Oscar dance cards in position. 2011 is stuffed with Stephen Daldry's 'Extremely Noisy and extremely Close' and Clint Eastwood's 'J. Edgar' starring Leonardo DiCaprio. The studio is thinking of getting 2012, and remarkably, has tossed a sci-fi genre picture into Academy Award contention. Visit here for particulars.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Clark Kent Photos and an 'Avengers' Short Film in Our Nerd News of the Day
Listen up geeks (and non-geeks, too -- we don't discriminate here at Moviefone), because we have a whole bunch of comic book movie- and nerd-related content for you to wrap your brain around today. • First up are photos of Henry Cavill from the set of the upcoming Superman reboot, 'Man of Steel.' Cavill is set to play the role of Clark Kent aka Superman in the Zach Snyder-directed project. The images, courtesy of MrCavill.com, are of the actor in his classy Kent attire. No photos yet of Cavill in his superhero get-up, though: • In more 'Man of Steel' news, Morpheus himself, Laurence Fishburne, will play Daily Planet editor, Perry White. As our friends at ComicsAlliance pointed out, Fishburne joins a long list of people who have played the role, including Frank Langella and Jackie Cooper. Fishburne will join an impressive list of stars in 'Man of Steel,' such as Amy Adams (Lois Lane), Diane Lane (Martha Kent) and Kevin Costner (Jonathan Kent). • Everyone's favorite S.H.I.E.L.D. agent, Agent Coulson, now has his own movie -- sort of. A short film of the character (played by Clark Gregg) will show up on the 'Thor' Blu-ray DVD when it hits shelves on September 13. For now, we have a preview of what to expect. Called 'The Consultant,' the clip features Coulson and another S.H.I.E.L.D. agent discussing a scenario involving General Ross -- from the Hulk storyline -- and how they plan on approaching him about the recent Bruce Banner problem (they are likely referring to the post-credits scene at the end of 'The Hulk' -- the Ed Norton version -- where Tony Stark shows up in a bar to discuss how to handle the not-so-jolly green giant). • Who's ready for the return of the three-boobed woman? We hope you are, because she will be back for the remake of 'Total Recall.' For those who haven't seen the original, there is a scene where we see a woman with three breasts. Director Len Wiseman spoke to Collider about wanting to include the cult character in his version of the film., • Teenage angst is coming to the big screen! Melisa Wallack, the screenwriter behind one of the several thousand 'Snow White' projects currently in development (we're just kidding, there's only, like, five), will be penning a movie based on the popular comic, Emily the Stranger, with 'Kick-Ass' star Chloe Moretz attached to play the gothy lead character. *Top image courtesy of ComicsAlliance
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