Wynonna Judd Engaged to Bandmate

Cactus Moser and Wynonna Judd Wynonna Judd is engaged to bandmate Cactus Moser, People reports. Moser popped the question on Christmas Eve. The couple, who tour as Wynonna and the Big Noise, have been dating since late 2009. Watch videos of Wynonna Judd This will be the third marriage for Judd, 47. She has two children, Elijah and Grace, from her two-year marriage to Arch Kelley III. She wed her former bodyguard, D. R. Roach in 2003 and the couple divorced in 2007. Judd, who reunited with her mother, Naomi Judd, last year for a greatest hits CD and reality show, is currently working on her eighth studio album.

Max von Sydow on 'Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close,' 'Flash Gordon' and 'Strange Brew'

When I was six-years-old, Max von Sydow sure scared the living hell out of me. Now, this had nothing to do with 'The Exorcist'; instead, my skittish younger self was truly terrified of von Sydow's performance as Ming the Merciless in 'Flash Gordon' -- something that I felt compelled to admit to von Sydow. Which wasn't easy because -- even at 82 years old -- von Sydow is still an imposing figure. As gracious as von Sydow is, he's still a tall man that has a sometimes gruff, "seen it all, done it all" look on his face that bellows, "I'm not going to put up with any of your shit, punk." (Thankfully, he did.) In 'Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close,' von Sydow plays an at-first unnamed character whose relationship with a young boy named Oskar (Thomas Horn) -- whose father (Tom Hanks) died in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks -- becomes more clear as the story unfolds. Von Sydow's character is renting a room from Oskar's grandmother and does not speak, writing down every word that he wants to communicate, and joins Oskar on a quest to discover the secrets to a key that Oskar found in his late father's bedroom. Von Sydow spoke candidly about the subject matter of the film, including some key scenes (so, yes, this is somewhat of a spoiler alert), reminisced about filming cult favorites 'Flash Gordon' and 'Strange Brew,' and revealed which one of his over 100 films is, in his opinion, his most important. Also, there's that time he turned down a role in the first James Bond movie... On the notes that you use in the film, is that actually your handwriting? Yes. You have very nice penmanship. If I were in his situation, people would just say, "Sorry, I can't read that." [Laughs] That took a lot of ... I was a bit anxious that it would take too much time. It has to be readable! I've seen the film, but my angle in the theater, I couldn't really see the text all of the time. But I hope it is visible. After watching this movie I felt compelled to read the GQ piece on the 9/11 victims who jumped from the towers. Is that a normal reaction? No, no, no. I don't think so. This is a movie, I think, it's a movie about a boy who finds his own therapy to get out of the trauma that 9/11 created. I think it is a movie that wants go forward to the future and don't be stuck at what happened. Though, you do relive that day while watching this movie. Well, of course. You have to. Of course. But I think it's a brilliant way for this little boy to find this way out. He has decided, "I'm sure my father has left something for me to go on with. To continue. To look for. To seek. To achieve." And, of course, the father hasn't. But he finds it anyway. But the trouble is, when you realize it, "It was not meant for me, it was meant for somebody else. It was this other guy. This other father." But, nevertheless, it's hope looking forward. Do you wish the relationship between Oskar and your character was more ambiguous? So how much did you know before you watched? I didn't know anything before. So you hadn't read the book? No. When did you decide that I may be something? When the subject of Dresden came up. OK. And then a voiceover confirms this later. Yes, yes, yes. But if that voiceover hadn't been there? Would I have known? Yes, but there would have been a little bit of doubt. What do you think? Well, I don't know. But I find this interesting. We've been discussing this, of course. What should it be? When should the audience understand the relationship? When would they? Where were you on that debate? I wanted it as late as possible. Do you think the Dresden discussion was too much? Well, of course that's a risk. But it was necessary to explain something about The Renter's background. So I think this was good. And I don't know how much you know about Dresden? Decently well. And I've read 'Slaughterhouse Five.' It was a catastrophe to compare with Hiroshima. And they sort of melted down the city. It was such an attack of firebombs -- it was cruel. Terrible. But, that was war. Your character doesn't speak. Was there any discussion to having him say one word in some sort of dramatic fashion? Or does that defeat the purpose? There were suggestions that, maybe, finally, he should say something. But I've been against that. But the film is not about this character finally being able to speak -- it's a film about the boy. It's about him finally feeling, "the future is mine and I shall be able to live in spite of what has happened to me." Did you at all exaggerate motions or facial expressions because you weren't speaking? No. There's no difference between him and normal people except the fact that he has decided, "I will not say one word more in my life." But he speaks! Through his writing. But I didn't feel that I had to do something extra in order to, how should I say, be more communicative. Are you sad that you don't get any scenes with Tom Hanks? Well, it's funny because receiving the script and reading the script: wonderful. Then, before reading the script, being told that Tom Hanks is already on it. And Sandra Bullock. And I've always admired Tom Hanks very much, he's a wonderful actor and I've enjoyed his films. So I'm like, "Ah, wonderful!" Right, "Hey, I finally get to work with Tom Hanks!" I still haven't met him. To this day, you've never met Tom Hanks? No. I hope I meet him. But that's the way it is in films. People say, "Oh, you worked with so and so in this film." And I say, "No I didn't. I was in the film, yes, but I never met this guy. His scenes were at the other end of the film." When I was a little kid, you frightened me quite a bit as Ming in 'Flash Gordon.' 'Flash Gordon'! Ah! Was that a fun movie to shoot? As a little kid, that's a great movie to watch. [Laughs] No, it was great fun, I must say. Starting that production, I had not seen the television series. Did you see that? No. That movie was my first introduction to Flash Gordon. I had read the comic strip when I was a boy and I liked it very much. It was published weekly. I read it and I was fascinated by this guy who traveled through the universe. And then it just came up that I should be in it and I was very pleased. And enjoyed it very much. And it didn't do that well at the box-office, but has become a cult favorite since. Actually, you're in a lot of movies that are cult favorites. Maybe, I don't know. It's still on every now and then, isn't it? It is. And the soundtrack is popular because Queen did the music. Oh, yes. I read that you turned down the role of Dr. No in the first James bond film. I was offered Dr. No, yes. [Laughing] And I turned it down! Is that something you regret? Do I regret it? No. I don't. Well, of course, I didn't know what James Bond was at that time. And, of course, I didn't know what was going to happen [laughs] in the future. But, then, after many years, I was offered to be in 'Never Say Never Again.' With Irvin Kershner directing, who had just done 'The Empire Strikes Back.' Yes. That was the renegade James Bond film not sanctioned by United Artists. A remake of 'Thunderball.' Was there any pressure not to participate? No. Not really. But there were big problems like, "What can we do?" and "What can we not do? What are we allowed to do? What is legally correct to do?" But this thing came out and it was not a bad film. Speaking of cult favorites, you're in 'Strange Brew.' Ah! Are you Canadian? No, but I went to college at a Midwestern state school where it was quite popular. It was fun to do. Actually, when I was asked to do it I didn't know anything about these two guys [Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas]. I didn't watch Canadian television [laughs]. So I didn't know anything about those two blokes, but it was a funny story so I was like, "Ah!" Just for once being on something that wasn't totally serious and most of the films I'm offered are. And I met with them and they were very nice directors, the both of them. A very nice shoot. Did you understand their Canadian humor? Yes, I think so! I enjoyed them very much. But I've still not really seen any of their TV shows. But you have seen 'Strange Brew,' right? Yes. Which of your movies do you revisit most often? I don't go back and watch them. Really? Ever? Well, it happens. Which one has it happened with? Well, then I go back because somebody wants to see it and I happen to be there. Yes, like a Blu-ray release. But I cannot say that I watch my movies systematically. If somebody that I'm with wants to see something, well, I can show it to you. Do you not enjoy watching them? Well, it's interesting. If people ask me, "For you, what is your most important film?" I have a feeling that they all sort of want me to answer with one of the Bergman films. But I cannot choose. I cannot say which one of those would be the most important. Because that was a chunk of films which, no doubt, was probably the most important that happened in my life. But that was, how should I say, a series of films. But if I should choose one film that was important, it was 'Pelle the Conqueror.' Did you see it? Yes. And you were nominated for an Academy Award for that film. Yes, a nomination. And that could happen again for 'Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close.' [Laughs] But I like 'Pelle the Conqueror' very much. And it was an interesting film to do. I think a lot of people would have been very surprised if you thought your most important movie was 'Strange Brew.' [Laughing] Yes! You can contact Mike Ryan directly on Twitter [Photo: Warner Bros.] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Eurimages funds next pic by Mungiu

France's Why Not Prods. is joining with Romania's Mobra Films and Belgium's Ces Films du Fleuve, Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne's The town-based shingle, to produce "Provizoriu," the next film by Romanian filmmaker Christian Mungiu. Put together by Mungiu, "Provizoriu" might be the Romanian convent-set tale from the 23-year-old's passion for another femme inmate. Why Not might be charge producer. Mungiu's "4 Several days, three days, and two Days" won Cannes' 2007 Palme d'Or, and was released inside the U.S. by IFC. "Provizoriu" is among 18 European co-productions that have attracted lower 5.85 million ($7.6 000 0000) in subsidies within the Council of Europe's Eurimages Fund. Also attracted on for gold gold coin is Abdellatif Kechiche ("The Important Thing in the Grain"), who's installed on helm "Le Bleu est une couleur chaude." A coming-of-age drama, "Bleu" is defined at France's Wild Bunch and Quat'Sous Films, Kechiche's own label, Belgium's Scope Photos, which makes way compared to that country's tax-break gold gold coin, and Spain's Vertigo Films, which Wild Bunch co-has. "Bleu" changes an image novel by France's Julie Maroh of a teen who falls for just about any blue-haired girl. Further Eurimages subsidy visitors are Jean-Paul Lilienfeld's "Arretez-moi," with Sophie Marceau and Miou-Miou, produced by France's Rezo and Luxembourg's Iris, and "When Day Breaks," from Serbia's Goran Paskaljevic ("Honeymoons"). "Bleu" won Eurimages' finest 2011 award: $728,000. "Song in the Sea," from Tomm Moore ("The Important Thing of Kells"), attracted lower $715,000, as did Alex and David Pastor's "The Ultimate Days" and "Camiel Borgmann," from Nederlander auteur Alex van Warmerdam ("Waiter"). Contact Variety Staff at news@variety.com

'The Hunger Games' District Trading Cards: President Snow and Seneca Crane [Moviefone Exclusive]

Anticipation for 'The Hunger Games' continues to build like the Games's countdown clock in the fabulous trailer (still watching that one every day, FYI), and at least part of that has to do with the increased fan interaction on the District Facebook pages. Each of Panem's 12 districts saw a (fictional) mayor elected last week, and now Lionsgate has released a spate of collectible online District trading cards to coincide with those coronations, featuring your favorite 'Hunger Games' characters -- as well as some of your potentially least favorite. Like the duplicitous President Snow and Gameskeeper Seneca Crane! Moviefone has your exclusive first-look at the Snow and Crane cards, which you're encouraged to print out and perhaps use as a dart board. Come on, like Katniss wouldn't do the same thing? The Tribute Trading Cards showcase all of the District Tributes and feature some key stats about each of the participants. If you're a 'Hunger Games' newbie, it's a great way to get acquainted with some of Katniss's competition -- be sure to check out Glimmer and Cato -- and if you're a long-time fan, the cards are a fun reminder that 'The Hunger Games' is a little under four months away from arriving in theaters. Head over to the 'Hunger Games' Facebook page for more and check out the cards below. 'The Hunger Games' -- starring Donald Sutherland as President Snow, Wes Bentley as Seneca Crane, Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen, and Liam Hemsworth, Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Banks and Woody Harrelson -- arrives in theaters on March 23, 2012. Check out the full gallery below; there have been stirrings of real trading cards being printed. [Photo: Lionsgate] 'The Hunger Games' Character Posters See All Moviefone Galleries » Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Brad Garrett In Talks to Join Steve Carell in 'Burt Wonderstone' (Exclusive)

Getty ImagesMark Moses Mark Moses is going from Wisteria Lane to searching for who killed Rosie Larsen. The Desperate Housewives star has booked a major arc for Season 2 of AMC's The Killing, The Hollywood Reporter has learned exclusively. Moses will play Lt. Carlson, a new detective who joins the Seattle police department and the investigation into Rosie's death. He will appear in at least eight episodes of the nuanced drama. The drama's controversial first season ended with Linden (Mireille Enos) boarding a plane to California join her fiancé in California only to learn that her partner, Holder (Joel Kinnaman), fabricated evidence involving their prime suspect in the case. STORY: Season 2 of 'The Killing' Will Reveal Rosie Larsen's Killer, Says AMC Exec Moses is currently reprising his role as Paul Young on the final season of ABC's Desperate Housewives. The Killing role reunites Moses with AMC, where he played Herman "Duck" Phillips on the network's Mad Men from 2007-10. Repped by Innovative Artists and the Coronel Group, Moses' credits also include stints on Criminal Minds, Covert Affairs, Castle and Drop Dead Diva. The Killing returns in the spring. Email: Lesley.Goldberg@thr.com; Twitter: @Snoodit Desperate Housewives The Killing

Bird, Cruise fete 'MI4' preem in Dubai

Tom Cruise, right, attends the Dubai fest for that preem of Pars Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol. There have been no hints of the financial crisis this season in the eighth Dubai Film Festival, which drawn out all of the stops for that world preem of Paramount's "Mission: Impossible -- Ghost Protocol" at its opening soiree.Global industryites collected within the city's Madinat Jumeriah resort on Wednesday evening for that event, attended by helmer Kaira Bird and cast people Tom Cruise, Simon Pegg, Paula Patton and Anil Kapoor.Opening our prime-octane actioner in Dubai was fitting: a lot of the 4th pic within the $2 billion franchise was lensed within the city, with Cruise, noted for carrying out a lot of their own stunts, dangling from the Burj Khalifa, the earth's highest tower, in a single scene.But festgoers, including UAE v . p . and pm, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, needed to wait for a privilege.The fledgling fest, like a lot of its alternatives, experienced business difficulties and also the program went nearly an hour or so late.The cast became a member of Bird, the pic's professional producers and scribes on stage to unveil the film, with Bird saying thanks to the folks of Dubai for "helping us make that which was a really demanding shoot."Veteran Egyptian thesp Gamil Ratib, who starred in "Lawrence of Arabia," and Indian composer A.R. Rahman both received lifetime achievement honours.Following a screening, participants meandered to the beach to have an after party that went before the early hrs. While rain rained around the glitterati -- a unique occurrence for that desert region -- it did not dampen the atmosphere or even the spectacular fireworks display.Fest runs until 12 ,. 14. Contact Diana Lodderhose at diana.lodderhose@variety.com

Scribe designated new Stan Lee character

Stan Lee assisted launch Miracle Storm Entertainment this summer time to create his latest super hero figures to existence, particularly for Asian auds -- and today the first is in route, because the film finance company has hired "Real Steel" film writer Serta Gilroy introducing the Annihilator. It is the first film work for Miracle Storm, some pot development of Lee's Bang! Entertainment, Hong-Kong-based Ricco Capital Holdings and Fidelis Entertainment. La-based Miracle Storm, capped by Boss Eric Mika, was released in June to build up and finance a slate of super hero fare made to attract Asian marketplaces, but that may mix to others. Gilroy will start focus on the storyline of the youthful Chinese guy given another chance being an worldwide super hero who returns the place to find mete out justice. "Words can't express how excited I'm relating to this project," Lee stated. "It's in line with the most incredibly original and different super hero I have produced inside a very long time." The CAA-repped Gilroy's credits include Universal's "Two your money can buyInch and also the approaching "The Bourne Legacy." "Stan (Lee) is straight-up towards the top of his game," Gilroy stated, "and it is a pleasure to possess a submit getting this towards the screen." Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

Herman Cain's Pokémon Movie Moment, and 5 Other Stories You'll Be Talking About Today

Happy Monday! Also in today’s edition of The Broadsheet: Tom Cruise gets his Bollywood close-up… The Up house finally sells… Peter Jackson finishes West Memphis 3 doc… More bad news for snail mailers… and more. · The end of Herman Cain’s presidential run is crushing for many reasons, none more so than the end of such headlines as: “Herman Cain Admits to Quoting Pokemon Movie During Campaign.” To wit, as Cain has now acknowledged: “I believe these words came from the Pokmon movie. I’m not sure who the original author is, so don’t go write an article about the poet, but it says a lot about where I am — where I am with my wife and my family, and where we are as a nation. Life can be a challenge. Life can seem impossible. It’s never easy when there’s so much on the line. But you and I can make a difference. There’s a mission just for you and me.” I miss the bastard already. [The Huffington Post via THR] · While visiting Mumbai on his Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol rounds, Tom Cruise professed an abiding appreciation for Bollywood films and that, if offered a role in one, “I would never say no. I would love to do it.” I’d think Rock of Ages is close enough, but in any case, someone should probably make this happen. [THR] · The $400,000 Utah house painstakingly modeled after the Fredricksen residence in Up has found a buyer. [AP] · West Memphis 3 supporter Peter Jackson has wrapped a new documentary on the recently freed men thought wrongly convicted in the murders of three Arkansas boys in 1993. Damien Echols, who was on death row until about three months ago, co-produced with his wife, Jackson and Fran Walsh; Amy Berg directed. [indieWIRE] · Beyond simply being the Philadelphia Eagles, what went wrong this year with the Philadelphia Eagles? One expert investigates. [Grantland] · Sure it’s the winter holiday season, but you may want to send your Easter cards now just in case: “Facing bankruptcy, the U.S. Postal Service is pushing ahead with unprecedented cuts to first-class mail next spring that will slow delivery and, for the first time in 40 years, eliminate the chance for stamped letters to arrive the next day.” [AP via Gawker]

Ebert Presents Within The Movies To Consider Hiatus Among Funding Problems

Roger Ebert’s plea to sponsors captured couldn’t save his public television movie review program from going in the air. “Ebert Presents Within The Movies continues hiatus ultimately find necessary funding,” Ebert written on his blog. “This move is important allowing everyone television stations that carry our show to arrange their programs for your beginning in the year. We held off as extended as you can but we required to give notice today.” In the November. 6 publish, Ebert written that “unless we uncover an angel, our television program goes in the air” within the finish of year. Ebert and also the wife Chaz happen to be funding the program for a lot of of the run. “We cant have the ability to finance it should you remain on, he mentioned.

Viola Davis to Be Honored as Outstanding Performer of the Year at Santa Barbara Film Festival

The Help's Viola Davis will be hailed as Outstanding Performer of the Year at the Santa Barbara Film Festival at a tribute to be held Jan. 27.our editor recommends'The Help's' Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer to Present at THR's Women in Entertainment BreakfastViola Davis Adopts a Baby Girl Davis plays Aibileen Clark, an African-American maid in the drama, written and directed by Tate Taylor, set in Jackson, Mississippi during the 1960s. "It's hard to imagine another performance this year that pierces your heart the way Viola does as Aibileen," SBIFF executive director Roger Durling said. Davis, who will also be seen in the upcoming Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, is already an Oscar nominee for her supporting performance in 2008's Doubt. The festival itself runs from Jan. 26 to Feb. 5. Santa Barbara International Film Festival Viola Davis The Help

Oscar credits, music forms due

Official screen credits and music submission forms for 84th annual Academy awards consideration are due Thursday at 5 p.m. For just about any feature film that require thinking about for your Oscars, the distributor or producer must file a screen credits form with the deadline. In case your feature film is released in La County this season as well as the form is not published with the deadline, the film will probably be ineligible for Academy awards in any year. Screen credits forms are available online only, at http://aiwosc.oscars.org/aiwosc/. Particulars about submission and also have film qualifications might be acquired by getting in contact with Credits Coordinator Howard Loberfeld at (310) 247-3000, ext. 1113, or via e-mail at hloberfeld@oscars.org. With an achievement that require thinking about inside the original score or original song category, the primary music author(s) for just about any feature film must submit the state music submission form together with many other materials by 5 p.m. To request music submission materials, contact Dork Hanson at (310) 247-3000, ext. 1151, or via e-mail at dhanson@oscars.org. Because the credits submission deadline is 12 ,. 1, movies have until evening time, 12 ,. 31, to start in the commercial film theater in La County and begin the very least run of seven consecutive days being qualified for 2011 Oscar consideration. Records inside the language, animated feature, documentary, and online video groups are inclined to special rules and really should meet other being qualified criteria. The entry payment dates throughout such groups have formerly passed. Complete 84th Academy awards rules are available at http://internet.oscars.org/rules/. Contact Christy Grosz at christy.grosz@variety.com

Bachmann Wanted Demands Apology Over "Lyin'" Intro Music on Jimmy Fallon

Michelle Bachmann, Late Evening With Jimmy Fallon Bachmann Wanted is not any "Lyin' A-- B----" and he or she is demanding an apology from NBC for insinuating they might be one using a poor song choice. On Monday, Bachmann came out on Late Evening With Jimmy Fallon, where she showed up in this area on stage for the 1985 Fishbone song "Lyin' A-- B----," carried out by house band The Roots. Jimmy Fallon later apologized via Twitter for choice of intro music. "I'm honored that @michelebachmann was on our show yesterday and i'm so sorry in regards to the intro mess. I'm wishing she returns." See the relaxation of current day news Bachmann came out on Fox News' America's Newsroom on Wednesday, accepting Fallon's apology, but imploring NBC to apologize too. "In the event that were Michelle Obama, who'd emerge round the stage, so when that song happen to be carried out for Michelle Obama, I have undoubtedly that NBC may have apologized to her and likely they'd have fired the drummer, or otherwise suspended him," Bachmann mentioned. "None of the happened from NBC. That is clearly a type of prejudice for that Hollywood entertainment elite, but it's also, In my opinion, sexism too. This wouldn't be tolerated when the was Michelle Obama it shouldn't be tolerated it could be a conservative lady either." Responding to his choice of music, Roots drummer Questlove mentioned in the statement: "The performance will be a tongue-in-mouth area and occasionally decision. The show was not aware from it which personally i think below componen if her feelings were hurt. That was not my intention." Should NBC apologize?

'Immortals' Injections At 'Breaking Dawn' In New Promo

"Immortals" is really a movie for that men, and Relativity wants you to definitely realize it, "Twilight" fans. A target="_blank">new ad for that Tarsem Singh-directed action flick is selling the film to some male audience while "the women are in 'Twilight.'" "Real males can continue to acquire some action," the television place promises. On the other hand, I'm able to recommend "Immortals" like a female-friendly flick too (hell-ooo Henry Cavill). Your move, "Breaking Beginning -- Part 1." Browse the relaxation of present day film news following the jump! Package Harrington Joins "Arthur & Lancelot" Like a self-professed Jon Snow fangirl, this is actually the best news I have heard all day long. "Bet on Thrones" star Package Harrington has gotten his greatest film role since he became a member of the Cinemax series. Variety reviews that he'll play King Arthur opposite Joel Kinniman within the Warner Bros flick "Arthur & Lancelot." It's presently slated for any March 15, 2013 release, and it is written and directed by "Wedding Crashers" helmer David Dobkin. "Skyfall" Film writer Dishes On New Bond Movie If you would been worried once the news arrived on the scene the new Mission Impossible movie "Skyfall" would be stand alone, what is the news should ease your concerns. Collider swept up using the flick's film writer John Logan, who stated the fact "Skyfall" stands by itself stays in keeping with the whole from the Bond franchise. "It's nothing related to as being a stand alone film, so far as Im concerned, because I dont think these films are stand alone, I believe theyre a part of a legacy," he described. Martin Scorsese To Direct "The Snowman" Take "Hugo" when you can, because Martin Scorsese will quickly be coming back towards the crime genre. The Hollywood Reporter verifies that he'll be adapting the Norwegian best-seller "The Snowman" for that giant screen. "World War Z" scribe Matthew Michael Carnahan will write it. "The Snowman" follows a detective named Harry Hole who looks into a number of nasty killings. Ethan Hawke Planning Another "Before Sunrise" Film Ethan Hawke is promising another "Before Sunrise" film, telling French website AlloCine he intentions of reteaming with Julie Delpy and director Richard Linklater to inform another story about Celine and Jesse. Apparently it could hit theaters at some stage in 2012. New "Tomb Raider" Movie Is Much More Of The "Character Study" Lara Croft will get herself an origin story. Within an interview with Collider, producer Graham King accepted the new "Tomb Raider" movie will concentrate on as being a character study about Croft rather than attempting to be bigger in scope than its onscreen forerunners. "Theres something about her character and returning to her roots, and thats what used to do with this particular. Youre really gonna meet her before she's her forces as Lara Croft. Its much more of a personality study, nevertheless its a very fun, fun adventure story," he stated. Apparently they may even attempt to bring Julia Roberts on in certain capacity. Inform us that which you considered present day Dailies within the comments section below or on Twitter!

Heavy D Appreciated By Diddy, Leader Obama at Memorial

Stylish-hop star Heavy D was appreciated through laughter and tears in a memorial Friday in the hometown of Mount Vernon, N.Y. that incorporated anecdotes from longtime friend Diddy and words of encouragement for his youthful daughter, shipped inside a letter from Leader Obama.our editor recommendsHeavy D's 'Now That People Found Love' Raised from the dead on Billboard ChartsHeavy D Dies: 5 Things to understand about the Rapper-ActorHeavy D Autopsy Results Not yet proven, Pending Toxicology ReportsHeavy D's Funeral Looking For November. 18 PHOTOS: Hollywood's Notable Deaths "We extend our sincere condolences only at that hard time. He'll be appreciated for his infectious optimism and several contributions to American music. Please realize that your family come in our ideas and hopes," browse the Obama note, based on the Rev. Al Sharpton, who cited from this throughout the service. Xea Myers, Heavy D's 11-year-old daughter, told the crowd that her father was "still here, not within the flesh, however in the spirit." Heavy D, whose real title was Dwight Myers, was influential in the introduction of rap because it increased into phenomenon within the late eighties and the nineteen nineties. STORY: Rapper Heavy D Dies at 44 His hits incorporated "Since We've Found Love" and "Nuttin' But Love" a lot of his music marked the "New Jack Swing" era in urban music, and that he separated itself in the pack together with his rhymes, typified by an optimistic vibe along with a lightheartedness that endeared him to a lot of. Sophistication Baptist Chapel am crowded that the overflow area was setup. Among individuals attending were Usher, Full Latifah, Don King, Q-Tip, John Legend and Rosie Perez. A wake held on Thursday attracted famous buddies including Chris Rock, Flavor Flav and Russell Simmons. VIDEO: Heavy D's Friend and Friend, Russell Simmons Takes note of the Rapper Heavy D died a week ago in La at age 44. His family stated the dying was because of complications from pneumonia. The self-announced "Overweight Lover" was created in Jamaica but reared in Mount Vernon, N.Y., in which the service occured. He named the town "Money Earnin' Mount Vernon," also it seemed to be the house of Sean "Diddy" Hair combs. Through jokes, Hair combs spoken about how exactly Heavy D assisted provide him his begin in the background music industry, and just how their decades-lengthy friendship ongoing until Heavy D's dying. Singer Johnny Gill was tearful, saying: "Would like to tell Heavy: Nice job.Inch He later gave a effective rendition the gospel hit "Never Might Have Managed To Get." Related Subjects Obama Sean "Diddy" Hair combs Heavy D

'BioShock' Developer Feels No 'Need' To Make Film Adaptation

The sheer magnitude of terrible videogame-to-film adaptations is quite staggering. Try as they might, Hollywood has faced an uphill battle in delivering games to the big screen in any form other than schlock that alienates the original product's fans. At this point, I'm convinced that Uwe Boll is secretly part of some massive government experiment to test the pain threshold of theater-goers everywhere, utilizing his incredible ability to turn decent videogames into absolutely horrid films. All that said, some development studios attempt to avoid the adaptation scenario all-together, or come to the realization that maybe their game franchise just doesn't need to be a film if that means the source material losing its voice. Apparently, that's precisely what's going on with Irrational Games and their overwhelmingly successful "BioShock" series. Speaking to Industry Gamers, Irrational co-founder and the brains behind "BioShock" Ken Levine stated that despite previous attempts to bring the underwater adventure game to theaters, the studio just doesn't feel compelled to focus their energy on the project. "We got very close to having it get made we had a deal in place and a director. But for us there's no burning [desire] to have a movie made just to get it made," Levine said in the interview. "For us and for Take-Two, it's really got to be something that will a) give the fans something that they want, and b) for those who don't know 'BioShock,' really introduce them to something that is consistent with the game, and is it going to be a good representation of the game." Now, there has been some conversation over the last day or so, stating that the film is "sunk" or isn't happening. Personally, I don't think that's what Levine is saying here. The studio is currently focused on getting their next title, "BioShock Infinite," out the door. While it may be possible for the developer to hand off the project to any number of film studios, why get behind an adaptation that just phones it in? As Levine says, why make a movie "just to get it made?" Videogames are an ever-growing, maturing business that are increasingly dominating the entertainment space. Much like Ubisoft recently left Hollywood supposedly "flabbergasted" over their demand for control with the "Assassin's Creed" adaptation, game studios will probably continue to require a deeper hand in film production. Will a "BioShock" film ever get made? Maybe, maybe not but it will be on Irrational Games' terms. If that keeps the Boll pain at a reasonable level, then gamers and movie lovers should be all for it. Tell us what you think in the comments section and on Twitter!

David Yates Develops Dr. Who, As Warner Bros Tempts Him With Imitation Game

My former colleague Adam Dawtrey had a good scoop about Harry Potter director David Yates helming a feature version of the long running BBC science fiction series Dr. Who. That’s going to take several years to get a script, and he’ll need a job in the meantime. Warner Bros, which employed Yates on four Potter films including the finale, is trying hard to tempt him to direct Imitation Game, the script that the studio paid seven figures to buy last month. The Graham Moore-scripted drama is about Alan Turing, the genius and WWII hero who poisoned himself with a cyanide laced apple after being criminally prosecuted for being a homosexual. Studio has been waiting weeks to hear if Yates will bite. Stay tuned.

Rob Marshall To Receive CAS Award

Rob Marshall will receive the Cinema Audio Society Filmmaker Award at the 48th CAS Awards.our editor recommendsCANNES Q&A: 'Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides' Director Rob MarshallTrue Grit Takes Top Cinema Audio Society Award PHOTOS: Inside 'Pirates of the Caribbean' Marshall's credits as a director include Chicago, which won six Oscars including best picture; Memoirs of a Geisha; and Nine. His honors for Chicago include the Directors Guild Award, an Oscar nomination and a BAFTA nomination. On Nine, Marshall worked with Scott Millan, who is this year's CAS Career Achievement Award honoree. PHOTOS: 10 Billion Dollar Babies: Movies That Have Crossed the 10 Figure Mark Marshall's most recent film, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides has grossed over one billion dollars at the worldwide box office. He is currently developing The Thin Man starring Johnny Depp. In television, Marshall's credits include NBC's Tony Bennett: An American Classic, for which he won a DGA Award and three Emmys; and Disney/ABC's Annie, which received 12 Emmy nominations and won the Peabody Award. A six-time Tony Award nominee and George Abbott Award winner, Marshall's stage work includes co-directing and choreographing the Broadway production of Cabaret and directing and choreographing the Broadway revival of Little Me. The CAS Awards will be presented February 18 at the Millennium-Biltmore Hotel. PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery 'Pirates' Premiere PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery GALLERY: First Look at 'Pirates of the Caribbean on Stranger Tides' Nine Chicago Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides Rob Marshall

Five Top Reasons To See 'Immortals'

Finally, "Immortals" has finally turned up! Director Tarsem Singh's swords-and-sandals epic slashes its distance to theaters today (November 11) to supply the most effective visual thrill rides in the fall movie season. "Immortals" stars Henry Cavill as Theseus, a effective youth who finds themselves caught in the war between mortal males and animals from another plane of existence. The vicious King Hyperion (Mickey Rourke) seeks a classic and terrible energy, and merely Theseus, who involves contain the legendary Epirius Bow, can put an finish to his reign of terror. There's little doubt that "Immortals" is regarded as the action-packed movie presently in theaters. For people people seeking blood stream, guts and gore, there's no excuse to miss that certain. If you would like additional reasons to check out "Immortals," we've got five beyond the jump. Beautiful Violence If there's one reason to find out "Immortals," it's Tarsem Singh's very visceral depiction of violence, specifically when gods and leaders are thrown to the mix. Action slows with a crawl then speeds up unexpectedly, as being a gloriously composed symphony. It's a style that's similar to what we should have seen in "300," but it's additionally to that particular: the means by that the gamers of "Immortals" tear each other to pieces is unlike anything I've come across before. The best 20 roughly minutes in the film are particularly incredible, gifting audiences with most likely the most amazing violence ever dedicated to the screen. The Man of Steel Many stars obtain turn the primary attraction throughout "Immortals," but through and through, this really is really the Henry Cavill show. The long run Superman does a fantastic job becoming an action movie lead, his presence captivating and also the capacity to cleave using the crooks indisputable. Should you doubted Cavill's casting in "Guy of Steel," his be employed in "Immortals" should greater than convince you that the best option is created. Bad for the Bone Mickey Rourke remains more than a small bit open about his disappointment in how his "Iron Guy 2" villain was referred to. Here, however, Rourke is very clearly getting a lot of fun playing Hyperion, a callous theif who munches on grapes and neuters his crooks all within the size of seconds. There's not a great like about Hyperion like a person, no, but Rourke gives you plenty to like about his performance. It's scene-eating at its finest. T t shirts Don't Need To Apply Gents, if you're looking for any reason to produce to begin dating ? to "Immortals" a couple of days ago, have a look at the fact every single guy in this particular movie is shirtless. Virtually constantly, too. Lots of muscle for that significant others to feast on, and far that will help you feel below componen relating to your own physique, too! Tears (And Blood stream And Guts Together With Other Activities) In Paradise From almighty pictures having a memorable turns from Cavill and Rourke, there's lots to like in "Immortals." But possibly it's the film's final moments that i'm most intrigued by, largely because the setup with an "Immortals" follow-up it provides is really. Frickin'. Awesome. Seriously, if "Immortals 2" does not occur, so when it doesn't get immediately where the first movie leaves off, a potentially super-awesome ball might have been dropped. Watch the "Immortals" trailer! Possibly you've seen "Immortals" yet? Let us read your comments inside the comments section and also on Twitter!

Studiocanal lands 'Marilyn' for Gaul

PARIS -- Studiocanal has nabbed French rights to Simon Curtis' "My Week With Marilyn." The British pic's high-profile cast includes Emma Watson, Michelle Williams and Kenneth Branagh. Pic recounts Colin Clark's encounters as third assistant director on "The Prince as well as the Showgirl" with Marilyn Monroe in 1957. Script is founded on Clark's journals. Produced with the Weinstein Co., BBC Films and Trademark Films, pic has carried out numerous fests, including NY, Mill Valley and AFI. TWC will distribute "Marilyn" Stateside on November. 23. Studiocanal will release "Marilyn" on March 7 in Gaul, according to trade mag La Film Francais. Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com

Grazer accepts Oscar producing gig

GrazerBrian Grazer has accepted the job as replacement Oscar producer, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Wednesday, ending a days-long run of turmoil that saw the resignations of both producer Brett Ratner and host Eddie Murphy.Though Murphy was unequivocal in his resignation, it's been suggested that Grazer was hired in part to try to lure the back the comedian, with whom he's worked before: Grazer produced "Bowfinger" in addition both "Nutty Professor" films, "Life," "Boomerang" and most recently "Tower Heist" -- which Ratner directed.Ratner resigned Tuesday night over his comments from the Friday before, when he told the crowd at a post-"Tower Heist" screening Q&A that "rehearsing is for fags." Murphy, who's close to Ratner, tendered his resignation early Wednesday.Reports surfaced soon after that Grazer was AMPAS prexy's top choice, which it made official a matter of hours later."Brian Grazer is a renowned filmmaker who over the past 25 years has produced a diverse and extraordinary body of work," Sherak said in a statement. "He will certainly bring his tremendous talent, creativity and relationships to the Oscars."Grazer could very well have a dog in the Oscar hunt, too, with "J. Edgar," which opens Wednesday in limited release. Besides "Tower Heist," Grazer's most recent films inlcude "The Dilemma," "Cowboys and Aliens," and Gus van Sandt's "Restless," none of which performed all that well at the box office.Grazer, who won the Oscar for producing "A Beautiful Mind" in 2001, will join Don Mischer, who was already set to co-produce with Ratner. Contact Christy Grosz at christy.grosz@variety.com

Meryl Streep Movie 'The Iron Lady' to start 12 ,. 30

The Weinstein Co. has set a release date due to its honours hopeful The Iron Lady, starring Meryl Streep, as well as the movie will you have to be sliding inside the Oscar-being qualified wire. VIDEO: 'The Iron Lady' Trailer The biopic about British Pm Margaret Thatcher --directed by Phyllida Lloyd, who also put Streep through her paces in Mamma Mia! --happen to be penciled looking for release 12 ,. 16. Nevertheless the Weinstein Co. introduced in the tweet Sunday evening that it's going to now open 12 ,. 30. The film will bow in exclusive runs in NY and La on that date after which it expand wider Jan. 13. STORY: 5 Things to learn about Meryl Streep The keeps the film in Oscar contention since under Academy rules, a movie has until evening time 12 ,. 31 to begin its one-week being qualified run in La County. Meryl Streep The Weinstein Company The Iron Lady

SAG Foundation Presents a NY Conversations Event with "Fly Away"

Please arrive for just about any screening of "Fly Away" a Q&A with Director/Author Jesse Grillo and Cast People Junior Bourne and Reno. The large event will probably be Wednesday, November 16th at 7:00 PM within the NYIT Auditorium on Broadway, 1871 Broadway (Between 61st and 62nd Streets), NY City.Made just like a SAG Ultra-Poor Independent film, and shot in 14 days, "Fly Away" opened up as 1 of 8 from 2000 distribution in Dramatic Competition within the influential South by Southwest Film Festival (SXSW) in Austin, Texas, this March. "Fly Away" immediately opened up up afterwards, in limited theatrical engagement in key urban centers, to rave reviews.The complex portrayals from the single mother and her seriously Autistic teen daughter (Jesse Broderick and Ashley Rickards, who not necessarily hold the disorder), plus a gifted ensemble (Greg Germann, Junior Bourne and Reno), were broadly famous by major experts, as "exceptionalremarkablefirst rateas natural as breathingThe stars are very exemplary it's difficult to assume this is not a documentary," and "worth an Oscar Nomination.""Fly Away" notifies the story from the single mother from the teen with severe autism, facing her child's adult future. What is going to sustain her daughter, additionally to herself?Directed and put together by: Jesse GrilloProduced by: Pavlina Hatoupis and Jesse GrilloExecutive producers: Catherine Hardwicke, Lee Adhemar G. Feldshon, and David SchwartzStarring: Jesse Broderick (Bonfire in the Vanities, Sabrina The Teenage Witch), Greg Germann (Talledagha Nights, Pals with Money, Allie McBeal), Ashley Rickards (One Tree Hill, Ugly Betty), Junior Bourne (Cold Situation, Smallville) and Reno (Quiz Show, and Reno in Rage and Rehab on Broadway).The large event will probably be moderated by Scott Macaulay, editor of "Filmmaker Magazine."RSVP Needed. You don't have to be a union member to visit. To RSVP, please send a message to nyrsvp@sagfoundation.org and write "Fly Away" inside the subject line. Also, please indicate if you want to produce a guest. You'll recieve a contact confirmation.

Sundance Cinema to consider over Sunset 5 theaters

L.A.'s niche cinema scene is altering, with Laemmle Theater's West Hollywood Sunset 5 set to rotate along with a new multiplex opening in North Hollywood.Laemmle, which presently works eight theaters within the La area, introduced Thursday it won't re-up its lease from the Sunset 5 that expires in the finish from the month, while Laemmle will open the NoHo 7 on Lankershim Blvd., next to the television Academy, on 12 ,. 21.Dine-in circuit Sundance Movie theaters has elected to consider over Sunset 5 procedures, which makes it the very first L.A. theater for that circuit, that is a part of Robert Redford's Sundance brand. Sunset 5 will close on 12 ,. 1 for makeovers and it is set to re-open next spring."We'd an excellent run in the Sunset 5," Laemmle prexy Greg Laemmle told Variety. "It's this is not on the leading edge for all of us any longer, but we still feel independent cinema is alive and well."Laemmle stated its northern border Hollywood location continues to screen independent films, but additionally play major studio fare.Sundance Movie theaters has locations in Bay Area and Madison, Wisc, having a Houston location set to spread out November. 23. Contact Andrew Stewart at andrew.stewart@variety.com

Warner Bros. Keeps Latest Films from Dish's Blockbuster Among Window Dispute

NY Time Warner's Warner Bros. has stopped supplying Dvd disks of their latest releases, for example Horrible Bosses and also the Eco-friendly Lantern, to Dish Network's Blockbuster video rental arm following the latter declined to accept a 28-day delay between your on-purchase date and dvds' rental availability, the Financial Occasions reported. Among someone change to rental fees, Warner Bros. is searching to stimulate DVD sales. The studio can also be searching to grow 28-day release home windows which are already in position with your other film rental companies as Netflix and Redbox, the Foot stated. Meanwhile, Blockbuster has bought Dvd disks of Horrible Bosses and Eco-friendly Lantern around the open market to achieve the game titles available to rent clients. "They believed it was vital to carry on to provide day-and-date rental so instead of use us they went around us," Kevin Tsujihara, leader of Warner Bros. Home Theatre, told the Foot. Blockbuster rejected to comment. "Now you ask ,: how can we make possession worth more and attractive?" stated Tsujihara. "We now have began the entire process of developing a window in bricks-and-mortar DVD and Blu-ray rental." Requested concerning the 28-day rental delay for other industry gamers, Tsujihara stated: "The Netflix and Redbox deals will be expiring in the finish of the season and beginning of the coming year, and it is likely we'll attempt to extend individuals home windows." Horrible Bosses and Eco-friendly Lantern are the first game titles launched by Warner Bros. with the new UltraViolet service, which allows customers store films they own inside a digital locker and access them on various products. Email: Georg.Szalai@thr.com Twitter: @georgszalai Related Subjects Warner Bros. Dish Network Blockbuster Horrible Bosses Eco-friendly Lantern

A History of individuals Accusing George Lucas for 'Indiana Johnson and also the Kingdom from the Very Skull'

Inside a recent interview with Empire magazine, Steven Spielberg managed to get pretty obvious he wasn't 100 % thrilled using the outcomes of 'Indiana Johnson and also the Kingdom from the Very Skull.' Anybody that has adopted the saga from the 4th Indiana Johnson film because the discharge of 1989's 'Indiana Johnson and also the Last Campaign,' should not be too surprised at this admission. As J.W. Rinzler's 'The Complete Making of Indiana Jones' demonstrates, why it required 19 years in-between films is fairly obvious: George Lucas wanted aliens, and both Harrison Ford and Spielberg didn't. The film experienced multiple game titles -- 'Indiana Johnson and also the Saucermen from Mars' and 'Indiana Johnson and also the Atomic Ants' being a couple of the greater elaborate -- while, at nearly every step, the project would get tossed off course by Lucas' insistence on aliens. The thing is, much like how Lucas examines 'Star Wars' like a homage to his beloved 'Flash Gordon' serials, younger crowd checked out Indiana Johnson like a homage towards the swashbuckling-adventure serials which were prevalent at that time once the Jones' tales happened -- which, to Lucas, made sense, since the first three films all happened within the nineteen thirties. Here's where things get complicated: Lucas felt that because the 4th film happened within the nineteen fifties, it will involve aliens, because serials from that point were wont to incorporate may be. Spielberg and Ford believed that this, for deficiencies in a much better term, was horseshit. Lucas was stubbornly adamant, even rejecting a script from Frank Darabont that Spielberg loved. The main reason the film even got made whatsoever is the fact that Spielberg harped around the Very Skull idea, which Lucas had already proven curiosity about exploring. (He almost featured them within an episode from the 'Young Indiana Jones' tv program.) Spielberg convinced Lucas to complete the skulls, but Lucas' resistance resulted in aliens -- or, because they were retitled, "inter-dimensional creatures," or whatever -- still were incorporated in some manner. At this time, Ford and Spielberg essentially just threw in the towel and made the decision, If we are ever making one of these simple, well, this is because non-alien as it is going to get, or, quite simply, screw it. But, that does not mean on the way, virtually everybody involved has not voiced their displeasure at Lucas to be so persistent about this alien problem. In recognition of the new Spielberg quote, here's a history of individuals accusing George Lucas for 'Indiana Johnson and also the Kingdom from the Very Skull.' Harrison Ford in early the nineteen nineties (EW): "Not a way am I finding yourself in a Steve Spielberg movie like this.Inch Steven Spielberg in early the nineteen nineties (EW): "I'm not sure, I'm not sure, I'm not sure.'' M. Evening Shyamalan in August, 2002 (Scifi Weekly): "I had been requested, however it did not exercise ... with everyone. It had been a troublesome, tricky factor to obtain four people together simultaneously on a single page. ... It had been only a tricky time. I did not think it had been the best factor that i can do. I am talking about it had been, this is the movie that above everything I believe has affected me. 'Raiders' was type of, like, hey, fulfillment of the childhood fantasy to type of say, 'God, I'll do that certain,' and ... in ways, ... an incredible circle might have come. However it did not exercise. ... I sitting with all of them. Individually." Frank Darabont in April, 2007 (MTV): "I spent annually of very determined effort on something I had been very looking forward to, working very carefully with Steven Spielberg and approaching having a result which i and that he felt was terrific. He desired to direct it as being his next movie, after which all of a sudden the entire factor goes lower in flames because George Lucas does not such as the script. "I told him he was crazy. I stated, 'You possess a fantastic script. I believe you are insane, George.' You are able to say such things as that to George, and that he does not even blink. He's probably the most persistent males I understand.Inch Steven Spielberg in The month of january, 2008 (Vanity Fair): "And That I quite loved Frank's script, but George and that i were built with a disagreement regarding this, and George and that i have always decided to agree. Then when we take each other peoples temps, basically really am enthusiastic about something, George can give directly into me, and when George is actually enthusiastic about something, I'll virtually go his way." Shia LaBeouf in May, 2010 (LA Occasions): Speaking with respect to themself and Harrison Ford, "We'd major discussions. He wasn't pleased with it either. Look, the film might have been up-to-date. There is grounds it had not been globally recognized." Steven Spielberg in October, 2011 (Empire): "I am happy using the movie. I probably always will be... I understand individuals who did not such as the MacGuffin because I never loved the MacGuffin. George and that i had large arguments concerning the MacGuffin. I did not want this stuff to become either aliens or inter-dimensional creatures. However I am loyal to my closest friend. When he creates a tale he thinks in - even when I do not have confidence in it - I am likely to shoot the film the way in which George envisaged it. I'll add my very own touches, I'll bring my very own cast in, I'll shoot the way in which I wish to shoot it, however i will invariably defer to George because the storyteller from the Indianapolis series. I'll never fight him on that." You are able to contact Mike Ryan on Twitter. Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook [Photo: Everett Collection] RELATED

'Life' of the Party

New to DVD and Blu-Ray today is the fantastic drama "A Better Life." When it opened earlier this year, I had high praise for director Chris Weitz and star Demian Bichir, who I think delivers one of the finest performances of the year as an illegal immigrant looking to provide a positive future for his 14-year-old son. In an interview with Weitz, I praised the film and the director's steady hand with material that could have easily gone maudlin or condescending.Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the DVD release party for the film, hosted by Mary-Louise Parker at Culina. It took me a second to make the connection, but of course, Bichir played Parker's lover on the Showtime series "Weeds." Like anyone who loves great actors, I've long held Parker in high regard. But until I saw her in person that night, I had no idea how unbelievably stunning she is in person. She was also very gracious and affable, and went out of her way to thank us for coming. "I so appreciate your support of this movie," she told me. "It means so much that people get the word out about it. It's very special."So if you won't take my word for it, listen to Parker, and check out one of the best films--and performances--of the year.READ MORE ON BEHIND THE SCENES

Micrograms Eyes Summits Puzzle Structure

EXCLUSIVE: Summit Entertainment is at talks with Micrograms to direct Puzzle Structure, the cop drama script by David Guggenheim. Summit acquired the project inside a pitch early a year ago from Guggenheim following a scribe offered the spec script Safe House to Universal, which set Daniel Espinoza to direct Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds. Puzzle Structure continues to be produced by Temple Hill partners Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen, who produce the Twilight series for Summit. Micrograms most recently directed the 20th Century Fox comedy This Means War with Chris Pine, Tom Sturdy and Reese Witherspoon. Micrograms is repped by WME and Management 360.

Eric Bana Will Be Elvis

And Danny Huston's Nixon in a new picAlthough both of them have been portrayed on screen several times before, actor-turned-writer/director Cary Elwes clearly believes there's room for another take on Elvis Presley and Richard Nixon, nabbing Eric Bana and Danny Huston to play the music icon and the disgraced former US President in Elvis & Nixon.The former Dread Pirate Roberts has co-written the script with Joey and Hanala Sagal, based on an actual meeting between the two icons of the '70s. Presley arrived in Washington DC in 1970 to visit the White House after writing Tricky Dicky a letter asking to be made a Federal Agent At Large. He came bearing several gifts for the president, including a gun and family photos.With Bana co-producing via his Pick Up Truck Pictures company and financing from Wettest County In The World producer Michael Benaroya, Elwes aims to start shooting as soon as everything is in place in LA and Shreveport.Bana also has diamond heist thriller Brilliant in his future, having just worked on indie drama Blackbird. Huston will next crop up in the Clash Of The Titans sequel and Nic Cage thriller Medallion.

Nickelodeon Eco-friendly-Lights Scott Baio Comedy

Scott Baio Nickelodeon has because of the eco-friendly light to the first-ever original comedy for Nick during the night, the network introduced Monday. Daddy's Home, one half-hour comedy, stars Scott Baio (Happy Days, Charles in control ) as David Hobbs, an actress who transitions from America's favorite TV father to some real-existence stay-in your own home father whose cleaning soap star wife is walking into the spotlight. Browse the relaxation of present day news "Scott Baio is definitely an actor known and beloved by present day Nick at Nite audiences, a lot of whom are parents," stated Marjorie Cohn, leader of original programming and development at Nickelodeon."His new project will put a modern day and comedy twist on being a parent that can make for any great addition to the existing slate of family programming." Tina Albanese, Patrick Labyorteaux, Eric Bischoff, Jason Hervey and Baio will executive-produce. "It's nice to become home within an arena where I am completely comfortable with a show concept that I really like,Inch Baio stated.

Jamie Bell Seeks to Channel Tintin

BRUSSELS (AP) Tintin always is flawless, courageous and heroic right up to the point of being cartoonesque.That left British actor Jamie Bell, 25, with the challenge of turning the character into a believable, flesh-and-bones intrepid reporter for Steven Spielberg's "The Adventures of Tintin: Secret of the Unicorn."Granted, Bell's acting was enhanced by performance-capture technology, which layers computer animation onto actors to add a veneer of recognition as well as the atmosphere of the old comic books populated by villains and heroes.Still, it was daunting. "For Tintin, his palette, the colors aren't as rich," Bell acknowledged in an interview with The Associated Press.Tintin is a character dreamed up 80 years ago by Belgian artist Georges Remi, who wrote under the pen name of Herge. Now Tintin has to come alive on the screen in an age where 10-year-kids know all about irony, sarcasm and the fact that vice and virtue are often much more intertwined than adults let on.Spielberg and Bell are trying to take these kids back in a time machine, to Europe deep in the 20th century, when things seemed simple and straightforward.Bell says he loved playing "a great heroic character that is straight-laced, old-fashioned and doesn't rely on anything but just natural instinct. I don't think we see those kind of heroes anymore."Bell was in Tintin's home town of Brussels for Saturday's world premiere of the movie, which will roll out across Europe and elsewhere before hitting the United States by the Christmas movie season."The Secret of the Unicorn" is rollicking ride from one haphazard event Tintin's buying an old model ship to dangerous fights on a rusty cargo ship to exotic desert adventures, all spiced with a dash of humor and chase scenes that have become a Spielberg hallmark.Bell's character is never far from Andy Serkis' Captain Haddock, a cursing alcoholic prone to fits of self-pity and flourishes of bravado. In cartoon terms, it was casting Mickey Mouse alongside Donald Duck.Was Bell ever jealous of Serkis' right to wreak havoc?"Yes, of course, but you cannot have one without the other. If we were both like that ...it would turn into such slapstick," he said.Instead, the order of the universe is turned on its head as the boy reporter becomes the adult in this situation."Tintin is the parent and Haddock is the child," said Bell. "It creates a fun dynamic."Bell was an eight-year-old himself when he first came face-to-face with Tintin through the books and animated cartoons. Like most Europeans, he was immediately smitten.At that age, "he is everything that you want to be. He literally takes you out of your bedroom," Bell said.It was a role 17 years in the making."When I found out when, A, they were making a film of Tintin, I was immediately excited. But, B, when I found out that they wanted me to play him, it was ridiculous," Bell said, celebrating "the synergy and the fatefulness of all that coming together."All those youthful images etched on his brain came in handy when he had to play Tintin on the nakedly austere white-and-grey stage set up for the computerized performance capture."I know those images so well in my head," Bell said. "I know the aesthetic of Herge so well that imagining eventually what it would turn out to be, what it would look like, in the end was not that difficult!"Copyright 2011 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Kim Kardashian To Co-Star In Tyler Perrys The Marriage Counselor

EXCLUSIVE: In what amounts to her most substantial acting role so far, Kim Kardashian has signed on to costar in The Marriage Counselor, the Lionsgate film Tyler Perry will next direct, based on his stage play. Shooting begins October 26 in Atlanta. The film tells the story of Judith, an Ivy League-educated relationship expert who makes her living dispensing marital advice, but is so bored with her own marriage that she breaks her professional code and cheats with a smooth talking client only to realize she has made a huge mistake. Jurnee Smollett plays the marriage counselor and Kadashian will play Ava, a co-worker who gives Judith a big city makeover and new confidence as she struggles with her personal issues. Kardashian previously played roles in the films Deep in the Valley and Disaster Movie.

CEO Rupert Murdoch: News Corp. Can't Only Be Profitable, But Must Also Be 'Principled'

NY -- News Corp. chairman and CEO Rupert Murdoch opened the conglomerate's annual shareholder meeting Friday by saying that the company is focusing on balancing a focus on profits and ethics in the wake of the phone hacking scandal. Highlighting increasing money from what it called News Corp.'s "digital treasure droves" and financial growth elsewhere. he said "we can't only be a profitable company." News Corp. must also be "a principled company," he said. The company "simply can't" engage, entertain and inform if there is no good "professional and ethical behavior," Murdoch said, adding his company must acknowledge its mistakes and put them right. Saying that "some of our journalists in Britain" messed up in the scandal, he highlighted that "there is simply no excuse for such unethical behavior." News Corp. is confronting its failures and putting "many resources to get to the heart of this matter," he said, adding that he was "personally committed" to righting the wrongs, so that they can never happen again anywhere in the company. Murdoch then said the company's board has held talks with a shareholder group that has proposed a split between the chairman and CEO roles, even though the company opposes the idea. Board member Viet Dinh explained that the board feels Murdoch knows the company and its opportunities best and is therefore "best suited" to lead the company. Related Topics Rupert Murdoch News Corp.

Gotham Award Noms Go to 'The Descendants' and 'Martha Marcy May Marlene'

BorderLine Films The Descendants and Martha Marcy May Marlene, both from Fox Searchlight, led the pack with three nominations each as NY Independent Filmmaker Project announced its nominations today for its 21st annual Gotham Independent Film Awards. The winners, drawn from the world of indie film, will be announced at a ceremony Nov. 28 at Cipriani Wall Street in NY City as the movie awards season gets under way. PHOTOS: Hollywood's New Leading Ladies The Descendants, which stars George Clooney as a man trying to hold his family together,was nominated for best feature along with Beginners, Meek's Cutoff, Take Shelter and The Tree of Life. Elizabeth Olsen, who stars as a woman reconnecting with her family after fleeing a cult in Martha, and Shailene Woodley, who plays one of Clooney's daughters in Descendants, were both nominated in the category of Breakthrough Actor along with Felicity Jones of Like Crazy, Harmony Santana of Gun Hill Road and Jacob Wysocki of Terri. PHOTOS: Elizabeth Olsen, Jessica Chastain Pose for 'THR' Descendants and Martha also earned noms for best ensemble performance, along with Beginners, in which Christopher Plummer and Ewan McGregor, play a father and sonembarking on new chapters in their lives; the financial world drama Margin Call; and Take Shelter, in which Michael Shannon plays a man sensing the coming of the apocalypse. The nominees for Breakthrough Director were Mike Cahill, Another Earth; Sean Durkin, Martha; Vera Farmiga, Higher Ground; Evan Glodell, Bellflower; and Dee Rees, Pariah. The nominees for best documentary are Better This World; Bill Cunningham NY; Hell and Back Again; The Interrupters; and The Woodmans. In the category of Best Film Not Playing at a Theater Near You, an award for a feature that has not yet secured distribution, the nominees were: Codependent Lesbian Space Alien Seeks Same, Green, The Redemption of General Butt Naked, Scenes of a Crime, and Without. PHOTOS: Stars at Sundance The Gotham Awards will also include a new category this year, the Calvin Klein Spotlight on Women Filmmakers "Live the Dream' Grant, a $25,000 cash award for an almuna of IFP's Independent Filmmaker Labs. Nominated were Jenny Deller, director of Future Weather; Lucy Mulloy, Una Noche; and Rola Nashef, Detroit Unleashed. A final award, the Audience Award, is open to any film that has won an audience award at one of the top 50 U.S. or Canadian film festivals. Nominees will be announced Nov. 7. PHOTOS: On Set with the Leading Ladies of Hollywood IFP also previously announced that it will honor actors Charlize Theron and Gary Oldman, director David Cronenberg and Tom Rothman, chairman and CEO of Fox Filmed Entertainment, with career tributes. The full list of nominees are listed on the second page. Back to The Race 1 2 next last Gotham Awards

FX Renews 'Sons of Anarchy' for Fifth Season

Prashant Gupta/FX"Sons of Anarchy" FX has renewed Sons of Anarchy for a fifth season. The cable network on Monday ordered 13 episodes of the drama from showrunner Kurt Sutter. "Everyone at FX is very grateful to Kurt Sutter, his many writing, directing and producing collaborators and his masterful cast for making such a compelling and beautifully crafted show," FX president and GM John Landgraf said in a statement announcing the news. VIDEO: 'Sons of Anarchy': Cast and Creator Tease Season 4 "It is no small challenge to bring the themes of a great, ancient play like Hamlet into a wholly original television setting and to tell this complex story in a way that is both riveting and accessible to a broad audience," he added. "The fans know how beautifully SOA meets this challenge, and we thank them for their loyal and passionate viewership." STORY: 'Sons of Anarchy' Sets Ratings Record for FX The renewal comes a few months after Sutter told THR at the summer Television Critics Association press tour that he envisions the drama running seven seasons. SOA, starring Charlie Hunnam, Ron Perlman and Katey Sagal stands as FX's highest-rated series ever and basic cable's No. 1 scripted drama series among the advertiser-coveted adults 18-49 demographic. First-run episodes of SOA's fourth season are averaging 5.8 million total viewers and 3.9 million in the demo, up 30 percent and 26 percent, respectively, compared with Season 3. REVIEW: 'Sons of Anarchy' Season 4 The series is midway through airing its fourth season and wrapped production on Friday. SOA was created by Sutter, who also executive produces the series alongside John Linson, Art Linson and Paris Barclay. The drama is produced by FX Productions and Fox 21. Email: Lesley.Goldberg@thr.com; Twitter: @Snoodit Sons of Anarchy FX

Males and ladies court Asian customers

BUSAN -- While Hollywood's presence within the Busan film fest remains relatively low key this year, Europe has positioned on a muscular showing at Korea's premier event, with 80 films and a lot of biz figures doing the models in the lately inaugurated film center. "We are supporting 20 films here, and 19 company company directors came here, plus a handful of producers. It's good to experience a group showing their films, it's good to experience a spotlight," mentioned European Film Promotion repetition Mareen Gerisch. The EFP are regulars at Busan, as well as typically in the fests in the region. European films constitute more than one fourth in the 307 photos screening at Busan, as well as the Korean public appear very interested. Many tests are actually offered out, and there is been plenty of fascination with the Q&A periods at industry, mentioned Gerisch. "It's a mixture of the festival along with the umbrella booth, developing a European meeting point. The talent will be here and corporations taking part can be helped by our Film Sales Support that's available to European sales agents just like a marketing strategy for European films to Korea as well as the relaxation of Asia. The different things sit together perfectly,Inch mentioned Gerisch. The photos featured result from throughout Europe, within the large established areas like Germany, Denmark, Italia, France as well as the Netherlands to newer emerging nations like Serbia, the Baltic states and Ireland. Are Asian areas opening? "The audiences are very youthful and extremely receptive to foreign films. They are film literate and not into celebrity culture," mentioned Dominic Wright of Ripple Pictures, attending Busan while using Irish film "Parked," featuring Colm Meaney. Asian customers continue being searching mainly for genre material, but they are saying they require more human tales, smaller sized films too. "Audiences are changing here which is a very exciting time. There's massive market chance of European films here," mentioned Wright. Wright mentioned the fest also gave him the opportunity to advertise Ireland just like a co-production venue which is tax benefits. Irish helmer Thaddeus O'Sullivan, who's showing his "Stella Days" within the fest, known towards the Korean amount of interest as "spectacular." "We now have had massive audiences, even within my screening at 11 a.m. around the Sunday morning. Interesting too, it seems being mostly women, and youthful people," mentioned O'Sullivan. The EFP has organized an umbrella stand it the Asian Film Market, which runs until Thursday, that is hosting 29 European companies there, including 22 sales companies and seven EFP member organizations. It assists to to produce the big names to Busan, which this year incorporated French thesp Isabelle Huppert, who attended the screening of her latest film "My Princess Or Full.Inch She was grew to become an associate of by French helmer Luc Besson, who was simply showing "The Lady,Inch a biopic of Burmese democracy activist and Nobel Peace Prize champion Aung San Suu Kyi. The pic's Malaysian star Michelle Yeoh appeared to become at Busan. Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com

Mega Buzz: A Grey's Reunion? Plus: New Hookups on CSI and enormous Bang Theory

Eric Dane, Marg Helgenberger, Jim Parsons Every week, editors Adam Bryant and Natalie Abrams suit your requirement of TV scoop. Please send all questionsto mega_scoop@tvguide.com. You'll be able to chance that Lexie and Mark will reunite on Grey's Anatomy? -Jessica NATALIE: Mark still clearly likes you Lexie, that won't go undetected by Jackson's mother (Darlene Allen), who bakes a look and feel in this week Grey's. "Jackson is dealing with that in the mature way, knowing it, while not being passionate about this,Inch Jesse Williams states. "Jackson is learning he can't control everything." Still, "Mark does a relatively admirable job about residing in the area. He really cares a good deal about Jackson just like a student together with a surgeon." What's happening for Catherine in their last season on CSI? - Meg ADAM: The show is cooking up lots of tales on her behalf final season, most substantially a potential relationship. First, we'll meet a vintage friend Catherine hasn't seen in 22 years, try not to allow that draw attention away you from the particular sparks. A stylish FBI representative is browsing the wings. Their initial meeting is not cute: His team "assists" on one of the CSI team's cases, much to Catherine's chagrin. However when the pair survives a brush with dying, they decide to celebrate ... getting a roll inside the hay. Got any Large Bang Theory scoop? - Emma NATALIE: One of the brainiacs (obviously, I believe that that lovingly) will get action! Really, it's a little action silently because the nerd in mind already features a mate and you'll be acquiring lips having a completely new girl. You'll be able to eliminate Raj because for starters, he's single, and a pair of, the nerd in mind isn't drunk when the multiple kisses - yes, we mentioned multiple - occur. I would like many of the NCIS: La-Hawaii Five- crossover. - Peter ADAM: Because the crossover will span two episodes, if you're wanting to find out McGarrett & Co. stateside, keep imaging. NCIS:LA executive producer Shane Brennan hints that Kensi's trip to Hawaii is not only for business. "She's in Hawaii for just two reasons," Brennan teases. "You are capable of seeing one of these simple on Hawaii Five-.As well as the other one, you will have to watch out for later inside our season. She's keeping very quiet relating to this.In . Secret Hawaiian rendezvous? Appears like employment for Danno, no? (But what is going to guest star Fall Reeser need to say of this?) Is Gemma really accurate Ringer? - Marcus NATALIE: It sure looks by doing this, huh? But... no, she's not. In possibly related news, Bridget's new stand-in sponsor while Malcolm continues to be drugged to high paradise? He is probably not this kind of good guy. "Looks are misleading," executive producer Eric Charmelo states. "Everybody... has this duplicitous character. Anybody and everyone is suspect which is intentional." Wonderful this talk from the Castle wedding for Ryan, when am i prone to see Esposito and Lanie convey more serious? - Nicole ADAM: Maybe never. "Esposito and Lanie's relationship will not be described as a smooth relationship," Jon Huertas states. "Esposito or Lanie might think that they wish to [settle lower], nevertheless the other the first is most likely not ready to visit there. And build some bad weather inside their relationship." I don't like the timeline change on Fringe. - Holden NATALIE: Yeah, it's a little confusing, right? But sadly to suit your needs (and me), all things have changed by having an a good deal bigger scale laptop or computer now appears. "It is not like Peter showed up for their lives after which it everything after that's different then what we view,Inch Jasika Nicole states. "You will discover items that differ from until then that you will uncover in the future episode." Recalling "The town of the city of jacksonville," Nicole states, "That's a thing that happened before Peter was around, but determine that Peter was not ever there, even that flashback episode we did last season, that never might have happened. The modifications will be in an amount bigger arc laptop or computer seems initially." New Girl is this is not on until November? Produce something to produce awaiting pass faster. - Wes ADAM: Later this season, Nick features a medical emergency. But while he doesn't have insurance, he turns to Jess, whose friend can be a physician. We will not let guess what happens his condition is, but no less than we'll finally uncover if Nick features a bun inside the oven. (Oh wait, that's Gossip Girl, not New Girl.) What's approaching round the Secret Circle? - Harriet NATALIE: Fans in the books may be excited - or angry, for Adam and Cassie 'shippers - because the first inkling of something much much deeper between Cassie and Nick may soon be coming. "It's very, very possible," Britt Robertson states very, very coyly. "Cassie as well as the Remedy family might have some type of relationship blossom." So that'll transform it into a love government? That's greater than The Vampire Journals! I'll miss Gus on Breaking Bad, however am so glad Giancarlo Esposito will most likely be on Not such a long time ago. Exactlty what can you tell me relating to this role? - Kaira ADAM: He plays the Evil Queen's Miracle Mirror. But like several character around the program, he's another role inside the non-mythic world, where he works just like a newspaper editor named Sidney. Unlike his mystical counterpart, Sidney doesn't speak the truth, but rather prints no matter the Evil Full/Mayor wants him to -- specially when a suspicious fire kills the town sheriff. I'm unsure generate an earnings experience Dexter's religious dogma this season. Will there be anything awesome approaching? - Jack NATALIE: In the event you thought the seven snakes were gross, just hold off until this week's episode. "Knowing your Bible, several things is very visceral," executive producer Sara Colleton teases. "Numerous [what's coming] is imagery within the Bible, and several are guy-made problems, but it's Dexter's look for spirituality." Maybe there exists a sick mind, but we ponder if Abraham compromising his boy can come up. Fair question, no? "You have a really vivid imagination," Colleton laughs, "which is I'll say on that." I'm loving Homeland, but that scene where Brody prays within the spare room virtually certifies he remains switched, right? - Alex ADAM: Not really a chance - no less than not definitively. That reveal won't come until midseason, states executive producer Alex Gansa. For the time being, "everything he's doing, everything according to him using the first sweep of episodes might be open to interpretation. When Brody prays, does meaning he's a terrorist? Or does meaning he just recognized Islam because there's very little else to cling onto within the captivity? That's kind of the the show." Natalie's Mega Rave: Because of Desperate Regular folks for finally giving Vanessa Williams something to accomplish aside from be Wilhelmina Slater 2.. Because the other ladies are off hiding a capital crime, Renee has proven us another side in the piranha-like maneater in endearing moments with Lee and also the adopted daughter. We're really rooting for your formerly self-involved Mrs. Yankee. Adam's Small Rant: Breaking Bad is actually good, it's destroyed other Tv shows personally. (Additional verifying by Kate Stanhope) Crave scoop inside your favorite Tv shows?In the-mail Adam and Natalie at mega_scoop@tvguide.comor drop us a line atTwitter.com/TVGuide

'Carnage' Trailer: Watch What Goes On When Parents Get Angry (VIDEO)

Remember whenever your parents accustomed to totally humiliate you growing up? Well, fortunately the children aren't present when Jodie Promote, John C. Reilly, Christoph Waltz and Kate Winslet enter outbursts in 'Carnage.' The film, directed by Roman Polanski, is dependant on the award-winning play 'God of Carnage,' the Broadway version which starred James Gandolfini, Marcia Gay Harden, Shaun Daniels and Hope Davis. Moviefone caught 'Carnage' in the NY Film Festival recently and marveled at the quantity of scenery chewed through the four stars (three who are Oscar those who win). Perform the results complement a specific item within the trailer? 'Carnage' comes to limited release on 12 ,. 16. [via Yahoo!] [Photo: The new sony Pictures Classics] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook RELATED

Ex-WSJ Author Will Testify Again on Phone Hacking Scandal

Former Wall Street Journal author, together with a extended-time Rupert Murdoch aide, Ces Hinton will probably be testifying on his knowledge of News Corp.'s phone hacking by British Parliament March. 24, it absolutely was introduced Tuesday.our editor recommendsDow Manley Boss Likely Faces Tough Questions in News around the world ScandalConfessions from the 'News in the World' Reporter (Exclusive)Rebekah Brooks Resigns From News Worldwide Over Phone Hacking Scandal Rupert Murdoch, James Murdoch To Handle Questioning Under Oath In Phone-Hacking Judicial Inquiry PHOTOS: News around the world's Top Ripoffs No additional particulars are actually released in regards to the agenda in the hearing, that is completed by Parliament's media committee, looks at the Connected Press. STORY: Dow Manley Boss Likely Faces Tough Questions in News around the world Scandal Hinton offered as executive chairman of News Corp.'s U.K. newspaper division, News Worldwide from 1995 until 2007 -- throughout time News around the world is becoming under analysis for unlawfully hacking into phones. He resigned from his publish as News Corp.s' Dow Manley unit Boss within this summer time after news in the scandal broke. STORY: Rupert Murdoch Ally Ces Hinton Resigns as Boss of News Corp.'s Dow Manley Unit Among Phone Hacking Scandal He's already stated before Parliament two occasions, in 2007 and 2009, he wasn't conscious that hacking crimes happen to be committed outdoors of one of the organization's reporters (Clive Goodman). However, new information and testimony off their former professionals have referred to as his claims into question. Within the resignation letter, Hinton mentioned he was "deeply, deeply sad" being departing, but furthermore maintained his innocence inside the phone hacking scandal, writing, "Once I left News Worldwide in December 2007, I figured the rotten element in news reports around the world happen to be removed that important training happen to be learned which newspaper integrity was restored." Related Subjects Rupert Murdoch News Corp. Dow Manley & Company The Wall Street Journal News around the world Ces Hinton Phone Hacking Scandal

BD Cine finds funding in South usa

BUENOS AIRES -- Argentine production house BD Cine is joining track of Brazil's Gullane round the next two films by helmer Daniel Burman, acquiring gold gold coin in Latin America as European funding firms. The foremost is "La suerte en tus manos" (All In), a texas hold'em-tinged romantic comedy searching for release in March. Music artist Jorge Drexler makes his acting debut just like a guy to recuperate a vintage love carrying out a not successful marriage. Valeria Bertucelli ("A Boyfriend for my spouseInch) co-stars inside the $1.5 million production along with Guillermo Francella ("The Important Thing to themInch). Burman is writing his next project, still untitled, with Sergio Dubcovsky, someone on "Dos hermanos" (Brother and Sister), the next-most widely used local film of 2010. Shooting starts October 2012 with an August 2013 release, mentioned Diego Dubcovsky, Burman's partner in BD Cine. The tie-tabs on Gullane, which produced "The Season My Parents Ongoing Vacation" and "Carandiru," makes funds from economically robust South usa. It's getting harder to purchase films in Argentina as 20% annual inflation is driving up costs, while European producers, extended an origin of gold gold coin, are tightening products due to the economic crisis. "You have to look for options," Dubcovsky mentioned, adding that other producers are adopting South usa and Columbia. Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com

Ricky Gervais Golden Globes return planned

Ricky Gervais' controversy-packed presentation of this year's Golden Globes was one of our favourite moments of 2011.And it looks like we'll be getting more of the same in 2012, albeit in a very different format.Writing for the Wall Street Journal, Gervais revealed: "I don't think I should host the Golden Globes again, even if I'm asked and that is very unlikely, to be honest..."But because of the greatest thing about our society, freedom of speech, I can still host the Golden Globes, or any event on the planet."I am working with a Californian technology company on a live webcast idea."People watch their TV at the same time as listening to me and a few chums provide our own alternative commentary.""This is not to steal anyone's thunder, or disrupt pleasant society. It's simply a new horizon. And for its own sake."I have no idea if it will work but I didn't know if podcasting would work back in 2005 when I launched The Ricky Gervais Show."I didn't particularly care either. I was doing it for a laugh. There are not many better reasons to do anything."We can't wait. After all, Gervais had to run his jokes past the Golden Globes producers last year, and he still made headlines around the world.What will he come out with if he's completely unfettered by any kind of censorship?Also, 'me and a few chums' makes us think that Karl Pilkington will be involved in the webcast at some point.Karl Pilkington hosting the Golden Globes? Now that's something we'd pay to see. Or listen to.

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MIPCOM's Personality of the Year: Anne Sweeney Addresses TV's Digital Age, Lessons Learned (Q&A)

Disney/ABC Television Group president Anne Sweeney, 53, is the first woman to be honored as MIPCOM's Personality of the Year on Oct. 5. In 15 years at Disney, her posts have included president of the ABC network and executive vp of the Disney/ABC cable networks, and she now oversees 101 international channels. Sweeney recently discussed the rapidly changing global TV sector with THR senior editor Alex Ben Block. The Hollywood Reporter: Why do you have so many channels around the world and do you really need all of them? Anne Sweeney: No, I think what we need are strong brands, and channels are really expressions of the Disney brand. All of these channels are designed as the touch point for the Walt Disney Co. in the home. THR: Are digital platforms an important part of the future? Sweeney: Very important. Our company has been very forward-thinking about digital technology and the opportunity that it gives us. As we move into a world where we have more and more devices at our disposal, that really means more and more opportunities for the Walt Disney Co. to reach you: through our entertainment, through all of our divisions. THR: What lessons have you learned about the digital age? Sweeney: The most important lesson I learned was probably at the end of that first season of Desperate Housewives. The May 2005 finale was stupendous. In our staff meeting, one executive said, "Do you mind if I pop in a DVD?" It was the Desperate Housewives finale. I said, "Where did this come from?" And he said, "This was available for download on a pirate site five minutes after it concluded on the East Coast, stripped of all of its commercials." That was the greatest lesson to me: If we don't keep honest people honest, or if we don't control the windowing of our own product, -- whether it is through electronic sell-through or through streaming that we've created on ABC.com or a streaming partner (like) Hulu -- we know we will see more piracy. THR: How does social media change things? Sweeney: More important to us right now is how it changes the conversation about our shows and how it helps us really cut through the clutter. ABC right now has 40 million Facebook fans who have this ongoing conversations about our shows and our network. THR: What can we expect to hear in your keynote speech at MIPCOM? Sweeney: I am going to focus on the future, on digital, what we've done, what we've learned. And what are the things we need to be thinking about. My theme song is always: "Pay attention to your viewer. Follow them." Related Topics Anne Sweeney Disney-ABC Television Group

Gene Simmons and Shannon Tweed Got married

Shannon Tweed and Gene Simmons After nearly thirty years of dating, Hug bassist Gene Simmons got married longtime girlfriend and Playboy Playmate Shannon Tweed, Us Weekly reviews.Greater than 400 site visitors attended Saturday's affair in Beverly Slopes, including Hugh Hefner and Bill Maher.The happy couple met inside a party within the Playboy Mansion and possess two children together: Sophie, 19, and Nick, 22.See other stars who got married this seasonInchWe happen to be together 28 years. It is time will be able to shit or log from the pot. I realize exactly what it feels as if to not get together with Shannon, and I am not going that feeling again," Simmons told his counselor inside an episode of Gene Simmons Family Jewels.Simmons, 62, recommended for the Tweed, 54, in Belize getting a 24-carat gem.The proposal was featured round the finale of Family Jewels broadcast within this summer time. See the episode referred to as "Belize It Or OtherwiseInch

'Phantom in the Opera' at 25 Supplies a Special Show

NEW You'll be able to (AP) Andrew Lloyd Webber's "The Phantom in the Opera" will celebrate its 25th anniversary a couple of days ago getting a deluxe special birthday that will certainly involve someone swinging in the chandelier.Producers will broadcast on Sunday an energetic performance in the show from London's 5,500-chair Royal Albert Hall to movie houses within the united states . States, the United kingdom, Europe, Canada, Japan and Australia. The live show 1 of three shows within the hall will probably be then rebroadcasts to cinemas on March. 5, 6 and 11."To celebrate this type of amazing event as two-and-a-half decades, we desired to behave special, far beyond another gala performance," producer Cameron Mackintosh mentioned inside an interview from London. "The two of us thought that most likely probably the most theatrical space with plenty of seats was the Royal Albert Hall."Ramin Karimloo and Sierra Boggess, who co-starred inside the "Phantom" follow-up "Love Never Dies" london, will reunite for your special production. Greater than 200 original and current cast people, artists and special site visitors are needed to produce looks within the Royal Albert Hall.Inside the U.S., the broadcast will probably be on 500 screens in 43 states, from Alaska to West Virginia. It will be released on DVD, Compact disk and Blu-ray from November.The show's original director, Hal Prince, which has directed or produced greater than 50 musicals, plays and operas, including "Damn Yankees," ''West Side Story," ''Fiddler on top,In . ''Cabaret," ''A Little Evening Music" and "Sweeney Todd," thinks "Phantom" touched essential.InchIt is much more escapist than certainly anything I've ever done," according to him. "Everyone else has every one of these demanding problems and so they buy a ticket and obtain right into a theater and lose themselves in another world entirely together with an intimate one. In my opinion that's probably reason for its sturdiness."The musical first opened up on London's West Finish within the 1,200-chair Her Majesty's Theatre on March. 9, 1986, with Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman inside the lead roles. It's still there, greater than 10,000 performances later.It joined the Atlantic and opened up on Broadway on Jan. 26, 1988, and contains clocked greater than 9,800 performances, becoming the fantastic White-colored Way's longest-running show ever. There's been a lot of productions worldwide, including current ones in Budapest, Hungary, Las vegas and Kyoto, Japan, then one is planned next season in Nigeria.It's carried out to around 130 million people in 27 nations and contains made over $5.6 billion worldwide greater than any film ever, including "Avatar," ''Titanic," ''Gone While using Wind" and "Alien.InchA 2004 film version directed by Joel Schumacher and starring Gerard Butler, Emmy Rossum, Patrick Wilson and Miranda Richardson didn't slow hunger for your masked, broken guy.Mackintosh states the simple success in the show wasn't so apparent to him or Lloyd Webber one 4th-century ago. "Nobody inside their right mind inside the theater can ever expect with this. They pray for just about any effective opening evening together with a good run. Therefore the kind of staggering statistics the show has brought over time is just amazing," according to him. "Us are beaming like Cheshire cats."With various novel by Gaston Leroux, "Phantom" notifies the story from the deformed composer who haunts the Paris Opera House and falls crazily deeply deeply in love with an innocent youthful soprano, Christine. Lloyd Webber's lavish tunes include "Masquerade," ''Angel of Music," ''All I Request people,Inch ''The Phantom in the Opera" and "The Music Activity in the Evening.""Phantom" was among four megahits including "Cats," ''Les Miserables" and "Miss Saigon" that Mackintosh produced on the size of just eight years inside the eighties and also the 19 nineties, something he credits with "incredibly all the best.InchInchIt isn't happened before and who knows whether or not this can happen again. It's just amazing," according to him. "It will certainly not occur again personally.InchKnight in shining armor, 83, won't maintain London for your special performance he's far too busy. He pointing a completely new musical, "Prince of Broadway," which takes note of his career and contains co-direction and choreography from Susan Stroman, the sunday paper by David Thompson and music by Jason Robert Brown."I buy plenty of energy concentrating on something totally new,In . Prince states,But he intends to remain in NY when "Phantom" hits two-and-a-half decades on Broadway each year . 5. "Oh, sure. You wager," according to him.Copyright laws 2011 Connected Press. All rights reserved. These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Watch the initial a few minutes of yank Horror Story

Connie Britton and Dylan McDermott Fair warning, what you will watch may be the most frightening/oddest factor you've observed in an exceedingly very long time. The initial a few minutes of FX's new drama, American Horror Story are actually released, as well as the show certainly lives around its title. Ryan Murphy and Kaira Falchuk: The 6 items that inspired American Horror Story The freaky haunted house series, created by Glee's Ryan Murphy and Kaira Falchuk, stars Dylan McDermott and Connie Britton just like a fighting couple who go to La utilizing their daughter Crimson (Taissa Farmiga). The only real problem? Their creepy home is probably not where to start again. See the first a few minutes in the show below, because of America online TV. American Horror Story premieres Wednesday, March. 5 at 10/9c on Foreign exchange.

Iris Karina...Got the Part

Iris Karina...Got the Part Role: Empress Kinky in "Ganja Fine Cuisine," a nonunion independent short By Michael Coughlin September 24, 2011 A notice for any project referred to as "a feast for that senses from the 1800s inside a 20-minute film concerning the pros of cooking with cannabis" caught Iris Karina's eye online. Cannabis, though, was not the keyword that reeled within this painteractorsingerfashion designer born in Vienna. She recalls, "It had been shooting within the style of Stanley Kubrick and Tim Burton, and masks to become worn within the type of Cirque du Soleil it seemed interesting.InchThe audition happened inside a nicely furnished, cozy studio within the Brentwood portion of La. All of the stars were contacted to read together, and also the atmosphere gave the sense they were sitting around a fire place. Executive producerdirector Serge Rivest observed in Karina "a lady with many different kindness." He adds, "Some stars are available in having a large ego. You realize? She left that at home." In seeking a mature female for that role of Empress Kinky, Rivest noted that Karina was the one that had "the appearanceInch within the 10 to fifteen stars who auditioned before she did. Because of the guideline of actor Romy Schneider, he saw instantly that they fit the role. Karina felt right in your own home dealing with Rivest, a French-Canadian. "He's very French, so in ways very European, also it managed to get very simple for me," she states. "He is an extremely artistic person, and that i loved his style." Moments were shot throughout the evening in Desert Hot Springs, the stars in lavish clothing and whitened pancake makeup under masks. Rivest takes note of, "We'd shoot until three or four within the morning, and Iris would not complain. She would be a trouper and was always well-prepared. She's not two decades old, but she always desired to take more shots and really was an advantage within the cast."While waiting to begin a scene happening in 1850 in a dinner table, Karina was taking pleasure in as soon as. She muses, "Within the script, there's discuss opening a cafe or restaurant in L.A., that is really funny because we're sitting somewhere within the 1800s! There's a lot fantasy in [the film], which I like, as well as course the costumes. I usually like costumes." Concerning the cannabis, Rivest states his goal ended up being to reveal that using cannabis in meals are for healing, medicinal reasons but that no "ganja" was adopted on set the stars would have to get the job done and pretend.Karina gone to live in La 12 years back with the expectation of working in film. She favors features but loves shorts, and she or he avidly concurs to operate on numerous projects, as demonstrated by her wide-varying rsum. "I made the decision to visit to the States to test my luck here, and really it's working pretty much,Inch she states. But she most likely won't be readily available for other things in the moment, because she's visiting Japan for any couple of days to sing together with her band. In talking about her type, she cites the apparent choice of "grandmother," yet she's described everything but. "You will find a lot of options available," she states. To learn more, visit world wide web.irisartist.com.Has Back Stage assisted you receive cast previously year? We'd like to inform your story. Maintain the weekly column by contacting casting@backstage.com for NY or bswcasting@backstage.com for La with "I Acquired the Part" within the subject line. Iris Karina...Got the Part Role: Empress Kinky in "Ganja Fine Cuisine," a nonunion independent short By Michael Coughlin September 24, 2011 A notice for any project referred to as "a feast for that senses in the 1800s inside a 20-minute film concerning the pros of cooking with cannabis" caught Iris Karina's eye online. Cannabis, though, wasn't the keyword that reeled within this painteractorsingerfashion designer born in Vienna. She recalls, "It had been shooting within the type of Stanley Kubrick and Tim Burton, and masks to become worn within the type of Cirque du Soleil it seemed interesting.InchThe audition happened inside a nicely furnished, cozy studio within the Brentwood portion of La. All of the stars were contacted to see together, and also the atmosphere gave the sense that they are sitting around a fire place. Executive producerdirector Serge Rivest observed in Karina "a lady with many different kindness." He adds, "Some stars are available in having a large ego. You realize? She left that in your own home.Inch In seeking a mature female for that role of Empress Kinky, Rivest noted that Karina was the one that had "the appearanceInch within the ten to fifteen stars who auditioned before she did. Because of the guideline of actor Romy Schneider, he saw instantly that they fit the role. Karina felt right in your own home dealing with Rivest, a French-Canadian. "He's very French, so in ways very European, also it managed to get super easy for me personally,Inch she states. "He is an extremely artistic person, and that i loved his style." Moments were shot throughout the evening in Desert Hot Springs, the stars in lavish clothing and whitened pancake makeup under masks. Rivest takes note of, "We'd shoot until three or four each morning, and Iris would not complain. She would be a trouper and was always well-prepared. She's not two decades old, but she always aspired to take more shots and really was an advantage within the cast."While waiting to begin a scene happening in 1850 in a dining room table, Karina was taking pleasure in as soon as. She muses, "Within the script, there's discuss opening a cafe or restaurant in L.A., that is really funny because we're sitting somewhere within the 1800s! There's a lot fantasy in [the film], which I like, not to mention the costumes. I usually like costumes." Concerning the cannabis, Rivest states his goal ended up being to reveal that using cannabis in meals are for healing, medicinal reasons but that no "ganja" was adopted on set the stars would have to get the job done and pretend.Karina gone to live in La 12 years back with the expectation of employed in film. She favors features but loves shorts, and she or he avidly concurs to operate on numerous projects, as demonstrated by her wide-varying rsum. "I made the decision to visit to the States to test my luck here, and really it's working pretty much,Inch she states. But she most likely won't be readily available for other things right now, because she's visiting Japan for any couple of days to sing together with her band. In talking about her type, she cites the apparent selection of "grandmother," yet she's described everything but. "You will find a lot of options available," she states. To learn more, visit world wide web.irisartist.com.Has Back Stage assisted you receive cast previously year? We'd like to inform your story. Maintain the weekly column by contacting casting@backstage.com for NY or bswcasting@backstage.com for La with "I Acquired the Part" within the subject line.