Spider-Man Ride Amped Up At Universal Orlando

Universal Orlando Resort today celebrated the reopening of “The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man”, one of the world’s most popular theme park experiences. The attraction now features enhancements including all-new 4K digital high-definition ride animation, a new highly-sophisticated Infitec 3-D projection system, a new music score, and all-new 3-D Spider-Vision glasses:

Showtime professional segues to NBC Entertainment

Hatlestad Showtime alum Dianne Hatlestad has grew to become part of NBC Entertainment as veep of talent management.The hire reunites Hatlestad with NBC Entertainment chief Bob Greenblatt and PR topper Richard Licata, who both labored along with her at Showtime. She reviews to Rebecca Marks, NBC Entertainment's professional veep of publicity."Dianne's understanding of talent relations is high quality,Inch Licata mentioned. "She's a miraculous approach to balancing the needs from the network as well as the artists who result in the shows -- critical capabilities in shaping a brand name.InchHatlestad offered as director of talent relations for Showtime from 2006 before the month of the month of january. Before that, she labored just like a story editor and development professional for Montreal-based Incendo Media. Earlier in their career, she spent eight years just like a creative professional and manager for Norman Jewison's Yorktown Prods. Contact Cynthia Littleton at cynthia.littleton@variety.com

A Evening By Helping Cover Their Psych's Dul Hill

Mira Sorvino Mira Sorvino has arrived the key role in CBS' drama pilot, Trooper. Created by Jerry Bruckheimer, the project follows K.J. Flaxton (Sorvino), a smart mother who turns into a NY condition trooper. As formerly introduced, Jay Hernandez will even star. Heroes scribe Aron Eli Coleite will write and executive-produce. Pilot Season: Obtain the scoop! Should Trooper get acquired, it might be Sorvino's first TV series. She won the Oscar for the best supporting actress in 1996 for Mighty Aphrodite and it is noted for her role in Romy and Michele's Senior High School Reunion. She last made an appearance around the small screen on House's publish-Super Bowl episode in 2008.

Benedict Cumberbatch On 'Star Trek 2': It's 'Great Fun'

It's not hard to understand why the cast of "Star Wars 2" is thrilled to possess Benedict Cumberbatch join their movies. The "Sherlock" star makes a splash to the Hollywood scene this season in movies like "Mess Tailor Soldier Spy" and "War Equine," and the presence certainly assisted improve both films. "Star WarsInch star Chris Pine lately told MTV News he loves the "intensity" Cumberbatch gives the "Star Wars 2" set, something he felt the Brit learned at acting school. Then when MTV News swept up with Cumberbatch at Elton John's publish-Academy awards party, it appeared only fair to request him about his classic training. "Well, it is extremely sweet to state,Inch Cumberbatch responded. "I really did annually at drama school, so I am not too trained I am not too classical, but I am flattered." And individuals aren't the only real compliments his costars had about him. Not surprisingly, Cumberbatch had only kind items to say back about his cast. "I believe they're brilliant on that demonstrate, and it is a genuine privilege to become on that set," he stated. "There is a patter along with a type of understanding of who they are playing and also the other primary figures, which I am learning so much from. It is simply good fun. It is good to utilize Chris. He's very professional. Same with Zach [Quinto], who I have been working in a lot with I enjoy him, he's an excellent, brilliant guy." The key reason why all individuals juicy set photos happen to be leaked lately happens because Cumberbatch's villainous role -- whatever that might be -- is finally kicking into high gear. Even though the guy also known as A Virtual Detective wouldn't give any understanding of why he was fighting with Quinto and Saldana, he'd discuss just how much fun he's getting on set. "My area of the film is actually sorta kicking in now. It is good fun, great, very exciting,Inch he stated. "But what I am saying is it is a great factor in the future into something which everybody's acquainted with and knows one another perfectly. Therefore it is [in] a strange way an easy factor to obtain up to date with, because everyone is really welcoming and will get together with each other." Are you currently excited to determine Cumberbatch in "Star Wars 2"? Inform us within the comments section below or on Twitter!

Spurlock's 'Comic-Con' docu opens April 6

Wrekin Hill Entertainment and the National Entertainment Collectibles Assn. will open Morgan Spurlock's documentary "Comic-Con Episode IV -- A Fan's Hope" on April 6 with a theatrical/VOD day-and-date release. Wrekin Hill and NECA will also kick off a multi-city tour of the film on April 5, beginning in Atlanta and followed by Orlando, Miami, Rochester, N.Y., Albany, N.Y., Philadelphia, Wallingford, Conn., Cincinnati, Chicago and Detroit. The tour stops are being planned as fan gatherings designed to recreate the Comic-Con experience. Along with a screening, each stop will include exhibitor booths, animator portfolio reviews, costumes and panels. The film was produced by Spurlock, Jeremy Chilnick, Matthew Galkin, and Thomas Tull. It written by Spurlock and Chilnick and is being presented by Stan Lee, Joss Whedon and Harry Knowles. "Partnering with NECA and adding in a live tour element to the film's release will give audiences a multi-dimensional look at the Comic Con experience," said Wrekin Hill topper Chris Ball. Wrekin Hill and NECA acquired "A Fan's Hope" in December as part of a strategic partnership for the companies to distribute four to five titles theatrically each year. Previous titles have included "Hesher," "The People vs. George Lucas" and "Spork." Contact Dave McNary at dave.mcnary@variety.com

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Diller backs digital broadcast venture

Craig Diller's IAC is most likely the backers from the startup company that could face legal challenges regarding its delivery of live broadcast TV to digital platforms. Aereo TV was introduced Tuesday at IAC's Manhattan headquarters having a completely new round of funding gathering $20 million from traders including Diller, who'll join their board of company company directors. The service charges clients $12 monthly to be used of HD broadcast TV systems in live linear form additionally to recorded programming saved on cloud-based Digital video recorder without any set-top box or wires. Aereo TV, which has launched invitation-only before a bigger deployment later, will probably be available only in NY to start with. "Aereo might be the very first potentially major technology that has the chance and give people utilization of broadcast television shipped on the web towards the device, big or small, they demand,In . mentioned Diller. But Aereo TV has not paid out retransmission consent costs towards the tv producers, a loophole the venture thinks it might exploit by applying a little antenna for everyone sub instead of the standard one-to-many transmission. Nonetheless, it cannot function as first service that thought it could sidestep the broadcast business only to be stopped inside the courts. Contact Andrew Wallenstein at andrew.wallenstein@variety.com