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