Jay Pharoah Wants to stay in the brand new 'Friday' Movie

It did not work with Jesse Glover in the efforts being Spider-Guy (and bad, since that could have been awesome), but that is not preventing Jay Pharoah from trying his Twitter luck at getting cast inside a large Hollywood follow up. The 'Saturday Evening Live' featured player -- most widely known for his impersonations of Denzel Washington, Will Cruz and Kanye -- required to Twitter around the slowest news day's 2011 with eyes on getting fans to aid his attempts at starring within the next 'Friday' film. "Jay Pharoah for that new 'Friday' movie tweet #Pharoah4friday #TeamPharoah," he authored. "Let us have it trending!!!" Since you may read, Ice Cube's production procedure for obtaining the entire original cast together again for an additional 'Friday.' (Apparently, possibly, even Chris Tucker.) What role Pharoah would play remains to appear, clearly, but his participation might happen -- provided you Tweet your hearts out. Worldwide, the 3 'Friday' films have gained $122 million. Pencil in # 4 -- possibly with Pharoah -- for between 2013. Or 2014. Stoners and all sorts of. [via @jaypharoah] [Photo: Getty] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

REVIEW: Glenn Close Explores Female Sexual Repression in Dowdy, Unfinished-Feeling Albert Nobbs

All of the characters in Albert Nobbs, a mild and mildly stirring adaptation of the George Moore short story, are dreamers. Employees in a mid-19th century Dublin inn, they dream of each other, chiefly, and the ways in which they might be set free. They deceive each other, as well, so that their dreams are often projected onto false fronts — of character, of obligation, and — in a couple of cases — of tightly bound breasts. We know, of course, that breasts and more lurk behind the waistcoat of the title character, the hotel’s genteel footman, because he is played by Glenn Close. As Mr. Albert Nobbs, Close wears a discreetly waved cap of cropped ginger hair and the bright, blank expression of a small animal caught mid-nibble. Blanched of make-up, her Edwardian features — balustrade cheekbones, long, straight mouth, and even, almondine eyes — seem to have been pinched from clay. Mr. Nobbs, as his peers call him, is immaculately devoted to his duties, which include hauling baggage, silently conducting the evening’s dinner service, absorbing the indignities of the hotel guests (including a boor played by Jonathan Rhys Meyers), and knowing when to open his palm for that extra shilling. As run by a fatuous hen named Mrs. Baker (Pauline Collins), life at the inn is tightly controlled. Nobbs ends each day by adding his extra earnings to a secret stash he tucks under his bedroom’s floorboards. It’s a vague kind of emancipation Nobbs dreams of: Though he marks his earnings scrupulously each night and has plans to open a tobacco shop, stepping out into the world requires a little more than capital. Meanwhile, cheeky scullery maid Helen Dawes (Mia Wasikowska) is making eyes at the porridge-shoveling handyman (Aaron Johnson), and the house doctor (Brendan Gleeson) — kept by Mrs. Baker — is carrying on with the head chambermaid (Maria Doyle Kennedy). Just passing through on a painting errand is Hubert Page (Janet McTeer), a strapping lad with a suspiciously barreled chest. Mrs. Baker goes sweet on Hubert, Hubert takes note of Miss Dawes’s blonde curls, and Nobbs gives Hubert an eyeful the night he leaps out of their shared bed, trying to root a flea out of his corset. Once the mutually held secret is out, as it were, Nobbs treats Hubert as a role model. The latter has a wife (played, in a vivid cameo, by Bronagh Gallagher) and a stable social identity; whatever is going on behind it seems beyond Nobbs’s concern. And this is where the script, co-written by Close and novelist John Banville, disperses in too many directions to serve any one of them well. It soon becomes obvious that Nobbs may have disappeared entirely behind his mask: Where Hubert admits to his original name, and describes the domestic abuse that pushed him out of a marriage and into an identity that would let him bring home his own bacon, Albert maintains that his “real” name is Albert. And though he recalls his common upbringing with bitterness (“Life without decency is unbearable,” he spits) and tells Hubert of the gang rape that led to his exile, his extreme social and emotional constipation suggest that Nobbs has no past self — or even basic human instinct — to speak of. Across films like Nine Women and Mother and Child, director Rodrigo Garca has developed a neo-women’s picture aesthetic; he brings a human texture and fearlessness to his sisterhood stories. It would seem fortuitous that Close — who has been trying to bring this story to the big screen since some time after she starred in a stage version in 1982 — was paired with Garca when the project’s stars finally aligned. And yet this story of literal and figurative female sexual repression feels curiously unfinished, its many layers rather decorously undisturbed. This is not a story of transgendered triumph or subversion — in both cases abuse and economics are what got the women into bootstraps. Having successfully passed as men, the question of sexuality is treated as academic. Hubert and his wife have an arrangement that suits both of them socially, and Albert seeks the same, awkwardly tilting his hat at the blooming Miss Dawes. What he actually wants — beyond a life of decency — is as opaque as Close’s petrified expression. When Miss Dawes is punished for indulging her own burgeoning sexuality, Albert Nobbs — shot in silky shades of blue with impeccable, period set direction, framed and paced with a precise hand — begins to take a dowdy, rather Victorian shape. It’s all very decent, in other words, when it seems it might have been much more. Follow Michelle Orange on Twitter. Follow Movieline on Twitter.

Exclusive: Peter Krause to Direct a chapter of Being a parent

Peter Krause Peter Krause is walking behind your camera to direct an approaching episode of Being a parent, TVGuide.com has learned. Krause, 46, will helm the 15th episode of year, titled "Politics." This can mark Krause's TV pointing debut. Meet up with full instances of Being a parent The Six Ft Under and Sports Evening alum presently plays father-of-three Adam Braverman around the family drama. Being a parent returns with new episodes on Tuesday, Jan. 3 at 10/9c on NBC.

Phone-Hacking Scandal: Reporters Mentioned Not Responsible For Getting rid of Messages That Gave Women Parents False Hope

New information emerged in the last weekend in news reviews Around The World phone hacking scandal. Information mentioned to own found the final outcome that reporters within the shuttered paper were not responsible for getting rid of certain messages round the reacting to machine of wiped out schoolgirl Milly Dowler. The Protector reviews that News Around The World reporters were likely the reason behind the deletion of some messages, while not for deletion in the particular messages that triggered the Dowler family to own false hope the lady had been alive. In line with the report, evidence suggests that her cell phone would instantly remove messages 72 several hours after required directly into. So while reporters may have triggered some messages being removed inadvertently, police learned that others happen to be removed just before this news Around The World began hacking to the phone. When the original news of reporters’ actions found light taken, News Corp chief Rupert Murdoch referred to as it “abhorrent,” closed lower News Around The World, apologized for the Dowlers and gave them a few million settlement although giving millions of to charitable groups. The attorney for your Dowlers, Mark Lewis, mentioned in the statement in the last weekend, “It remains unchallenged this news Around The World required directly into Milly Dowler’s voicemail message message and eavesdropped on deeply personal messages which have been being left on her behalf by her troubled pals and family. By hearing messages, deletions happened even if no conscious act of deletion happen to be completed.

Japanese formatters throw world pitch

Tokyo, japan -- Using the local TV market suffering a little from stagnation, a Japanese TV industry org is trying to enable producers to consider their formats and nonfiction shows on the highway.The Assn. of Japan Tv Series Companies is hosting the Tokyo, japan TV Forum, it's first worldwide pitching event, today through Wednesday in Tokyo, japan. An overall total of 20 commissioning editors along with other pros from around the globe will hear pitches on 21 docu projects from Japan throughout the 3-day event. Top projects will gain admission to the Asian Side from the Doc pitch event in March.The 21 pitches were selected from nearly 60 posted by production houses countrywide. One of the panelists being pitched are reps from BBC, PBS Distribution, Closed-circuit television, KBS, TFI, NDR/ARD, Arte France and Discovery Systems Asia Off-shore.The forum will also feature panel periods and training courses made to give Japanese producers much deeper experience into worldwide TV marketplaces. One of the presenters are Yutaka Shigenobu, Boss of major Japanese production house TV Guy Union Minoru Toizumi, prexy of Hokkaido Television Broadcasting Hiroshi Takahashi, prexy of Toei Animation and Akihiro Arai, a senior director at Fuji Television Network, among Japan's five commercial systems.Japanese tv stations have lengthy offered their formats and shows abroad, with TBS' popular obstacle course show "Sasuke" airing on G4 as "American Ninja Warrior" (using the show's finale airing on sister network NBC). Forum director Yukihiko Amagi sees the big event as an opportunity to better connect Japanese producers with worldwide gamers."The TTVF is a superb opportunity for worldwide marketplaces to determine the very best of what Japanese documentary makers have to give you,Inch Amagi stated. "And it is an excellent chance for Japanese documentary producers to obtain up to date on worldwide co-production, get their plans examined by worldwide experts, and discover the steps to signing a co-production deal." Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

Rock 'n' roll pearls from Oyster drummer

It was all rock 'n' roll and no bull Monday night at the preem of Magnolia's "Roadie" at the Angelika. The film follows a roadie who returns home to Queens after being fired by the Blue Oyster Cult. According to Albert Bouchard, original drummer for the Cult, the pic is accurate. He went on to regale partygoers at the Parkside Lounge with real tales of sacrilege and scatology from the road. At the afterparty, guests were also treated to a musical performance by the film's director and writers, Michael and Gerald Cuesta, and original songs by Jill Hennessy, who stars in the pic with Bobby Cannavale and Ron Eldard. - -- Alexa Harrison Contact Variety Staff at news@variety.com

Dexter Co-Stars Finalize Divorce

First Published: December 6, 2011 3:21 PM EST Credit: Getty Images LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Caption Jennifer Carpenter and Michael C. Hall arrive at the 62nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live, Los Angeles, August 29, 2010A judge has finalized an uncontested divorce between Michael C. Hall and his Dexter co-star Jennifer Carpenter. Court records show Superior Court Judge John Sandoz finalized the divorce on Friday in Los Angeles. Carpenter filed for divorce nearly a year ago, citing irreconcilable differences. Hall and Carpenter married in December 2008. Court filings state the details of the division of property will remain confidential. Hall plays Dexter Morgan, a serial killer who targets other murderers on the hit Showtime series, which is now in its sixth season. Carpenter plays Halls sister, a Miami police detective who is often on the trail of her brothers victims, but does not know he is a killer. Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

'New Year's Eve' Premiere Red Carpet Arrivals

Getty ImagesZoe Kravitz, left, and Sophie Okonedo Zoe Kravitz and Sophie Okonedo are in early talks to join Will Smith and Jaden Smith in 1000 A.E.our editor recommendsWill Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith Marriage Issues Denied by 'Fresh Prince' Co-StarDirector Shawn Levy Considers Exiting 'Fantastic Voyage' as Will Smith Courted to Star (Exclusive)Will Smith, Son Jaden to Costar in M. Night Shyamalan Sci-Fi Movie M. Night Shyamalan is directing Columbia's sci-fi action adventure, in which humans no longer live on Earth after it becomes inhospitable. The elder Smith is playing a hero, while Jaden is his son, considered a failure as a warrior. When the two crash-land on Earth, it is up to the son to save the dad. PHOTOS: Hollywood's 10 Highest-Grossing Actors If deals are made, Kravitz would play Smith's daughter, while Okonedo will portray his wife. Gary Whitta, Shyamalan and Stephen Gaghan worked on the script. The studio is eyeing an early 2012 production start with a release in June 2013. STORY: Will Smith, Son Jaden to Co-Star in M. Night Shyamalan Sci-Fi Movie Kravitz, who was last week honored with a rising star award at the Bahamas International Film Festival, appeared in X-Men: First Class as the mutant Angel Salvadore and stars in the indie drama Yelling to the Sky. Paradigm-repped Kravitz is due to shoot Fury Road, the fourth installment of the Mad Max movies, next year. British actress Okonedo, repped by UTA, was recently seen in U.K. shows such as Doctor Who and Criminal Justice and appeared in features such as Hotel Rwanda and The Secret Life of Bees. Email: Borys.Kit@thr.com Twitter: @Borys_Kit PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery Hollywood's 10 Highest-Grossing Actors Jaden Smith M. Night Shyamalan Will Smith Zoe Kravitz Movie Casting

Paisley To Hold With Urban After Vocal Surgery

First Released: December 2, 2011 1:54 PM EST Credit: Getty Premium NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Caption Kaira Paisley works on stage at O2 Arena, London, on August 17, 2011No you have spoken to Keith Urban since his surgery a week ago to get rid of a polyp on his vocal chord. Thats since the country star is on complete vocal relaxation for the following handful of days. Close friend Kaira Paisley has checked along with Urban, and they've intends to spend time while Urban rebounds. Were large guitar lovers, and that we desired to meet up and perhaps undergo some amps and undergo some gear, stated Paisley prior to the CMT Artists of the season tape on Tuesday in Nashville. I told him, Allows do this. You do not have to speak. Well meet up. Well play guitar, setup some amplifiers, undergo some tubes, try some stuff out and tweak. Ill do all of the speaking, that we am very able to. He is able to just jerk and grunt and do whatever hes permitted to complete. Paisley stated he cant imagine what its prefer to not have the ability to talk for days. But he thinks Urbans wife, Nicole Kidman, should make the most of the problem. I know Nicole loves it. It has to become ideal for her, he joked. Before heading into surgery, Urban published a relevant video for fans, saying thanks to them for his or her gifts and well wishes. He stated he looks toward seeing fans in 2012. An early on statement from Urbans publicist known as the surgery a small outpatient procedure. Urban postponed his All For That Hall concert to profit the nation Music Hall of Fame which was initially scheduled for Jan. 18. Younger crowd rescheduled the relaxation of his 2011 concert dates for the coming year. Urban is really a four-time Grammy champion with 13 No. 1 hits, including his newest, Lengthy Hot Summer time. Copyright 2011 through the Connected Press. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

'The Artist,' 'Take Shelter' Dominate Spirit Award Nominations

With five nominations each, the quiet movie "The Artist" as well as the apocalyptic drama "Take Shelter" centered the nominations for Film Independent's Spirit Honours, which have been introduced Tuesday.Nominated for top script were Ernest Cedar plank plank for "FootNote," Michel Hazanavicius for "The Artist," Tom McCarthy for "Win, Win,"Mike Mills for "Beginners,"Phil Johnstonfor "Cedar plank plank Rapids" and may Reiser for "50/50."Inside the documentary category, noms visited "An African Selection," "Bill Cunningham NY," "The Interrupters," "The Redemption of General Butt Naked" and "I Had Been Here."The Spirit Award focus on American-made features produced using exactly what it calls "an economy of means," generally budgets under $20 million.The 27th annual honours ceremony will probably be held Feb. 25 at the lake in Santa Monica and broadcast by IFC.For further relating to this story, read Back Stage's Behind the curtain blog. The Hollywood Reporter

Robert Downey Junior. and Guy Ritchie Unscripted: Request the 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game Title of Shadows' Team an issue!

Out 12 ,. 16, 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game Title of Shadows' is among the most long awaited blockbusters from the holidays. The follow up to 'Sherlock Holmes' -- which made $524 million worldwide from the Christmas Day launch last year -- reunites stars Robert Downey Junior. and Jude Law with original director Guy Ritchie, and today Moviefone is providing you with the opportunity to speak with Downey and Ritchie regarding their new collaboration. The happy couple will sit lower soon for that latest edition of Moviefone Unscripted, and they are ready to answer the questions you have! All that you should do is comment below. The ground is open until Tuesday, November. 29 at 5 p.m EST. We'll also accept questions about Twitter and facebook. 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game Title of Shadows' has gone out in theaters on 12 ,. 16. [Photo: Warner Bros.] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Universal, Tom Hanks Visiting Hitler's Berlin for 'In your garden of Beasts'

A couple of Hollywood's greatest independent producer/marketers have started again discusses a merger.our editor recommendsLionsgate's Kevin Beggs Named Executive of the season by Caucus of Producers, Authors & Company directors Summit Entertainment, presently riding an enormous box office success with Twilight Saga: Breaking Beginning Part 1, and Lionsgate Entertainment, presently in production around the to begin a number of movies in line with the Hunger Games books, are once more talking about a merger, based on a THR source who confirmed the talks along with a are convinced that first made an appearance Monday around the Bloomberg News website. Both companies rejected to discuss the reported discussions. PHOTOS: New Images of 'Twilight Saga: Breaking Beginning' The 2 small-majors have held merger talks several occasions previously however they always broke over issues of methods much each was worth and who'd finish up responsible for the combined company. While they're both one of the most powerful independent movie marketers who contend with major galleries like NBC Universal, Warner Bros. and Disney, the 2 companies are very different. Summit, that is privately owned, has developed in the domestic distribution business since 2007, when former Warner Bros. and Vital executive Take advantage of Friedman became a member of the organization, that they runs with Patrick Wachsberger, the veteran foreign sales executive who founded the organization in 1993, yet others. Summit has already established a mixed record using its movies aside from the Twilight franchise, which created a lot more than $1 billion in box office sales before the present release. Part 2 of Breaking Beginning is scheduled for release in November 2012. PHOTOS: 10 Greatest Book-to-Giant Screen Adaptations from the Last two-and-a-half decades Summit closed a $750 million refinancing captured that permitted the organization to repay high-interest debt and also to pay a $200 million dividend to traders and management. The greatest investor is Peak Group Holdings, including opportunities by Suhail Rizvi's Rizvi Traverse Management (that also is the owner of a significant stake within the ICM talent agency), Shaun Skoll's Participant Media, Emilio Diez Barroso's Nala Films and organizations associated with the Omar Amanat family trust. Barroso may be the great-grand son of Emilio Azcarraga, who founded Mexican TV network Televisa. Lionsgate is really a openly exchanged company located in Vancouver, Canada with offices in Santa Monica, California. On November. 9, it reported revenue of $358.a million and internet lack of $24.six million for that second quarter of fiscal 2012 (ended September 30). Even though it is active in movies, such as the Expendables and a number of Tyler Perry movies, it's also had considerable success in television. It current has 15 shows around the air including Mad Males, Weeds, Nurse Jackie and Boss, which lately released on Starz. It's also an issue in TV distribution with your shows as Tyler Perry's House Of Payne and also the Wendy Williams Show. PHOTOS: The Hunger Games Official Character Posters Lionsgate also offers a significantly bigger film library than Summit, about 13,000 movie and television game titles, that have assisted it achieve 8Percent from the domestic home theatre market. Since 2000, Jon Feltheimer continues to be Lionsgate's Ceo. He added the title of chairman in 2005. Michael Burns is vice chairman and Steve Beeks is leader and co-coo with Joe Drake, who's also leader from the film group. Lionsgate stock closed at $8.53 a share on Monday, up 1.55% in the prior day's close. Related Subjects Lionsgate Summit Entertainment

Black Friday Online Sales Jump 26%; Cyber Monday Could Reach Record $1.2 Billion

CANBERRA, Australia -- A former Australian senator said Friday that Rupert Murdoch's eldest son was present when a News Corp. executive allegedly offered him favorable newspaper coverage and "a special relationship" in return for voting against government legislation.our editor recommendsLawyer: Phone Interception 'Much More Widespread' Than News of the WorldFormer 'News of the World' Investigator Defends Role in Phone Hacking ScandalNew Shocking Details of 'News of the World' Hacking Operation Revealed At Leveson InquiryJames Murdoch Denies Knowing About Internal Evidence of Widespread Phone Hacking at News Of the WorldDocuments Show 'A Culture' of Illegal Phone-Hacking At The News of The WorldFired News of the World Reporter Threatens Murdochs in Public MemoRelated Topics•Rupert Murdoch The Australian Federal Police are investigating former Sen. Bill O'Chee's allegations about Murdoch's media empire, which has been shaken for months by a separate British scandal over hacked cellphone messages. PHOTOS: News of the World's Top 10 Scandals O'Chee told the Associated Press on Friday that Lachlan Murdoch, then a senior News Corp. executive, was at the table during crucial parts of his discussion with Malcolm Colless, then director of corporate development for News Ltd., News Corp.'s Australian subsidiary. O'Chee alleges that Colless offered him inducements during a lunch on June 13, 1998, to vote against his conservative government's legislation on the creation of digital TV in Australia. News Corp. stood to profit from the legislation failing. Lachlan Murdoch, now a board member of an Australian television network, had no recollection of the lunch, his spokesman John Connolly said Friday. John Hartigan, chairman and chief executive of News Ltd., denied allegations of improper conduct. Details of O'Chee's allegations, in the form of a nine-page sworn statement, were first published Wednesday by Fairfax Media newspapers, rivals of News Corp. "This is a very, very serious matter that goes right to the heart of government and something that I'm sure would concern every thinking person," O'Chee told the AP. PHOTOS: Hollywood's Memorable Mea Culpas "I'm glad that the AFP is going to investigate it and I hope they investigate it extremely thoroughly," he said. "It would just be helpful to all concerned if Lachlan Murdoch now admitted the fact that he was present during that lunch, or portions of that lunch, when pay TV was discussed," he said. Offering a senator a bribe or inducement to influence a vote is an offense punishable by up to seven years in prison. O'Chee's allegations were reported to police by Rob Oakeshott, an independent federal lawmaker whose support is crucial to Prime Minister Julia Gillard's minority government's survival. "I emphasize that this is not passing judgment on the veracity of the allegations," Oakeshott told the AP in a statement. The allegations were reported "to make sure the right people could test the truth or otherwise of the serious allegations being made," Oakeshott said. News Ltd. newspaper the Australian reported Thursday that its editor-in-chief, Chris Mitchell, had by coincidence had lunch that day with Lachlan Murdoch in the same restaurant in Brisbane city, but at a separate table from O'Chee and Colless. Mitchell spoke briefly to Colless and his party as he was leaving the restaurant, but was unaware of any attempts to lobby for O'Chee's vote, the newspaper reported. O'Chee, a former senator for Queensland state with a track record of voting against his National Party's wishes, alleged that Colless told him that while voting against the legislation would be criticized, "we will take care of you." STORY:CNN's Piers Morgan to Be Called to Leveson Inquiry to Explain Comments on Phone Hacking Colless "also told me we would have a 'special relationship,' where I would have editorial support from News Corp.'s newspapers, not only with respect to the ... legislation, but for 'any other issues' too," O'Chee alleged in his statement. O'Chee said that a week after the lunch, he called Colless to say he had decided to vote for the legislation. It then became "almost impossible" to attract News Corp. coverage, O'Chee said in his statement. He lost his Senate seat at elections four months after the lunch. Hartigan's statement said Colless "has confirmed that no improper conversation took place during the 1998 lunch." "Two other guests at the lunch with Mr. Colless and Mr. O'Chee have said they did not hear any improper conversations," he said. The allegations are embarrassing for News Corp., whose ownership of 70 percent of Australia's newspapers has raised criticism from within the government that Murdoch's empire has too much control over Australian media. The government has opened an inquiry into potentially increasing newspaper regulation in Australia after News Corp. closed its top-selling British tabloid News of the World in July over illegal phone hacking allegations. PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery News of the World's Top 10 Scandals Related Topics Rupert Murdoch International Asia Lachlan Murdoch

8 Possible Hollywood Targets for Ricky Gervais at the Golden Globes

This story first appeared in the Dec. 2 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine.our editor recommendsGolden Globes Preview: 'Tintin,' 'Cars 2' Faceoff in Animation CategoryGolden Globes TV Predictions from THR's Tim GoodmanGolden Globes Comedy vs. Drama Category Battle Rages OnWhy the Golden Globes Crawled Back to Ricky Gervais As red carpets go, the Globes' fashion gauntlet has historically been livelier and looser than the prim-and-proper Oscar arrivals. Globes-going actresses have broken the mold by wearing emerging or unknown designers, eschewing cumbersome gowns for party-hearty cocktail hemlines, showing scandalous skin and, in some cases, going completely off the grid. Who can forget Lara Flynn Boyle's pink chiffon tutu by L.A. designer David Cardona in 2003? Or Cameron Diaz -- nominated in 1999 for There's Something About Mary -- strolling down the carpet in a critically panned floral dressing gown? Years earlier, Whoopi Goldberg also made waves when she showed up in a bright yellow tracksuit the night she won for The Color Purple in 1986. And Cher famously wore a skintight shredded mini with mesh stockings when she received her 1984 Globe for Silkwood. PHOTOS: Golden Globes Party Pics But the Globes' fashion mood has recently shifted. Nominees like Nicole Kidman, Halle Berry, Jennifer Aniston, Charlize Theron, Salma Hayek, Cate Blanchett and Reese Witherspoon have upped the designer quotient with made-to-measure gowns by renowned couturiers Valentino, Yves St. Laurent, Chanel, Gucci, Nina Ricci, Dior, Armani Prive and Atelier Versace. The Globes have now become a critical stop in an Oscar hopeful's campaign for fashion glory: You have to dress like an Oscar winner to become an Oscar winner. This is why the 2012 Globes carpet will feature the latest runway trends -- white, pretty pastel and sorbet hues, fun floral prints, feminine taffeta, tulle, chiffon and lace gowns, demure sleek '20s flapper silhouettes -- and more statement-making couture from A-list designers than you can shake a stiletto at. PHOTOS: Golden Globes Red Carpet Style And because the Globes features an entertaining mix of film and TV stars, fashionistas are already looking forward to seeing what TV "It" girls Sofia Vergara and Julie Bowen (Modern Family), Christina Hendricks and January Jones (Mad Men), Claire Danes (Homeland) and Zooey Deschanel (New Girl) will wear to kick off the earliest moment of TV's seven-month long awards season. But it's this year's photogenic and youthful film ingenues-- Keira Knightley (A Dangerous Method), Rooney Mara (The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo), Michelle Williams (My Week With Marilyn) and Elizabeth Olsen (Martha Marcy May Marlene) -- who are the anticipated style-setters. Still, let's hope perennial rule-breaker Helena Bonham Carter -- who wore a black lace Vivienne Westwood frock and different colored shoes last year -- will attend this year's Globes and add some classic individuality to the mix. PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery 8 Possible Hollywood Targets for Ricky Gervais at the Golden Globes Related Topics Golden Globes Oscars

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

"Immortals" can be a movie for your males, and Relativity wants you to definitely certainly understand it, "Twilight" fans. A target="_blank">new ad for your Tarsem Singh-directed action flick is selling the film with a male audience while "the ladies have been in 'Twilight.'" "Real males could get some good action," the tv place promises. However, I am in a position to recommend "Immortals" just like a female-friendly flick too (hell-ooo Henry Cavill). Your move, "Breaking Beginning -- Part 1." See the relaxation of current day film news following a jump! Package Harrington Joins "Arthur & Lancelot" Just like a self-professed Jon Snow fangirl, this really is really the very best news I've heard all day long lengthy. "Wager on Thrones" star Package Harrington has become his finest film role since he grew to become part of the Cinemax series. Variety reviews that he'll play King Arthur opposite Joel Kinniman inside the Warner Bros flick "Arthur & Lancelot." It's presently slated for just about any March 15, 2013 release, which is written and directed by "Wedding Crashers" helmer David Dobkin. "Skyfall" Film author Dishes On New Bond Movie Should you been worried when the news showed up in this area the brand new Jason Bourne movie "Skyfall" could be standalone, good news should ease your concerns. Collider taken up while using flick's film author John Logan, who mentioned the very fact "Skyfall" stands alone stays consistent with the entire in the Bond franchise. "It's nothing associated with like a standalone film, to date as Im concerned, because I dont think these films are standalone, In my opinion theyre part of a legacy," he referred to. Martin Scorsese To Direct "The Snowman" Take "Hugo" when you are able, because Martin Scorsese will rapidly be returning for the crime genre. The Hollywood Reporter certifies that he'll be adapting the Norwegian best-seller "The Snowman" for your silver screen. "World War Z" scribe Matthew Michael Carnahan will write it. "The Snowman" follows a detective named Harry Hole who checks numerous 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 see another story about Celine and Jesse. Apparently it might hit theaters in the course of 2012. New "Tomb Raider" Movie Is A Lot More From The "Character Study" Lara Croft can get herself an origin story. Inside an interview with Collider, producer Graham King recognized the brand new "Tomb Raider" movie will focus on like a character study about Croft instead of trying to become bigger in scope than its onscreen forerunners. "Theres something about her character and coming back to her roots, and thats what used related to this specific. Youre really gonna meet her before she's her forces as Lara Croft. Its really a personality study, nonetheless its a really fun, fun adventure story," he mentioned. Apparently they might even make an effort to bring Jennifer Aniston on in a few capacity. Reveal everything you considered current day Dailies inside the comments section below or on Twitter!

The merits of "Melancholia"

When Lars Von Trier released into his infamous tirade in Cannes, marketers who had the privileges to his latest pic, "Melancholia," might have despaired -- however, the film does good business. Now you ask ,: Could it did better? Lengthy-time students of the self-announced anarchist and mischievous provocateur, who now demands he isn't a real Nazi and was just kidding, could have been justified in exclaiming, along with Kirsten Dunst's character within the film, "What have you expect?"Anybody who thought Von Trier's distribution partners, a lot of whom have was through the director since his breakout hit "Smashing the Waves" in 1996, would turn against him, is going to be disappointed. Cannes might have declared Von Trier to become "persona non grata," but his film, which opened up within the U.S. November. 11 and made $257,174 from 19 screens over its opening weekend, continues to be given a warm welcome by many people film experts, fellow professionals and cinemagoers. Some of the movie's distribs have previously registered release a Von Trier's next film, erotic drama "Nymphomaniac," and a week ago the ecu Film Academy compensated "Melancholia" with eight nominations in the annual honours. The film's box office gross stands at $14.4 million through November. 13, a figure that's prone to rise substantially because the pic continues to be running in theaters in a number of areas, and it has yet to spread out in lots of others. With video and TV sales put into the pot, production company Zentropa will probably easily recoup its investment around the film.But nonetheless the idea remains: It might have been a lot better if he'd just stored his mouth shut."After I saw the film, I believed it was fantastic really effective. I had been so impressed which i thought it might win a significant prize in Cannes possibly not the Palme d'Or, however the Grand Prix," recalls Regine Vial, mind of distribution at French indie L'ensemble des Films du Losange. Because it was, the film needed to get by using the actress award for Dunst.Vial opened up the film in August and it is glad she did. Although a lot of folks France visit the beach for many of this month, there is little competition within the arthouse market, which gave the film a obvious run within the press, and time for you to build its audience through person to person. Vial being asked to look on radio shows to discuss the scandal, which gave her the chance to change the main focus to the film.Within the two several weeks between Cannes and also the opening, she'd intensely marketed the film through preview tests at locations in which the chattering classes gather. These incorporated a theater festival in Avignon along with a film festival in Corsica."We desired to show the film straightaway in as numerous place as you possibly can to allow people this would be a fantastic bit of filmmaking, and permit word to spread," Vial states. "Melancholia" has had $3.4 million in Gaul by November. 13 -- a lot more than every other territory -- which is still playing in theaters there, but Vial thinks it might have been much more popular if Von Trier had not have run his mouth, and also the film had won among the top awards in Cannes. Prior to the festival, Vial had wished the film would acquire a box office close to $4.two million she now needs it to finish on about $3.8 million. Antonio Medici, general director at Italy's BIM Distribuzione, can also be dismayed concerning the fallout from Von Trier's rant in Cannes. He states some theater proprietors rejected to accept film, and although others required their place, he feels the episode distracted in the film's unquestionable quality, and brought many people to prevent it. "Melancholia" were built with a poor opening weekend in Italia on March. 21, but has retrieved slightly since. Medici estimations the box office, which now stands at $638,164 by November. 13, will finish up between $676,000 and $744,000, that is about 30% underneath the company's estimate within the run-as much as Cannes. Medici places blame the shortfall around the debate, that was covered in primetime news shows on all of the primary Television channels in Italia."Some several weeks had passed, however i believe there have been still people who did not wish to watch a film from the guy who made this type of statement," Medici states.Ivo Andrle, purchases mind at Aerofilms, the film's Czech distributor, were built with a better experience. He opened up the "Melancholia" soon after Cannes, and it has banked $192,000 and handle its run this really is 57% a lot more than the $109,000 he forecast prior to the festival. He states the debate produced an appetite in media for news about Von Trier, that they then given with information concerning the film itself."The media attention began using the scandal, and increased quickly, however they just spoken concerning the scandal and never concerning the film. Therefore we attempted to follow-up and provide them further subjects to incorporate in their coverage," he states.So, how can you solve an issue like Von Trier? Well, the director may curently have provided the solution themself, when he declared recently he'd sworn a vow of silence. His pics' marketers hope that later on he'll allow his films to talk on their own. n Contact Leo Barraclough at leo.barraclough@variety.com

Netflix Revives Arrested Development

Arrested Development Netflix has showed up the rights to stream new cases of Arrested Development, Variety reviews. In October, Arrested creator Mitch Hurwitz introduced the sitcom would return for starters abbreviated season, focusing on just what the figures are actually doing since the show was canceled in 2006. Showtime was apparently a contender just like a home for Arrested, but Netflix won the investing in an offer war, which will see new cases of the series round the streaming service in 2013. Arrested Development Creator: We're back! "Arrested Development is probably the finest American comedies in TV background its return through Netflix is a perfect illustration of how we'll work carefully with art galleries and systems to provide clients with entertainment they love,'" mentioned Ted Sarandos, Netflix Chief Content Officer. In the joint statement, Hurwitz, Howard and John Grazer mentioned in the deal: "Obtaining a challenge from cancellation rarely happens, however, Arrested always involved as unconventional simply because they get, so that it seems totally appropriate this demonstrate that broke the mold is smashing it to pieces once again.Inch Ron Howard states you will discover no roadblocks for Arrested Development movie While it's unclear what this implies for your possible movie that Hurwitz mentioned would stay with the return of Arrested, executive producer Ron Howard recently assured TVGuide.com that every cast member is interested in doing the show. The show opened up in 2003, and was canceled for just three seasons despite its recognition. Will you watch Arrested Development on Netflix?

Oprah Moves to the Next Chapter on OWN

Oprah After 25 years of celebrities and newsmakers coming to The Oprah Winfrey Show, Oprah Winfrey will now go to them. Check out the rest of today's news Premiering Sunday, Jan. 1 at 9/8c on OWN, Oprah's Next Chapter will see the prolific host venturing out in the field to conduct in-depth interviews and hold thought-provoking conversations. "After 25 years I got myself out of the studio chairs.I moved into the next chapter, and I am having more fun than ever -- moving around the country and the world talking to people I'm really interested in getting to know and I think viewers will be, too," Winfrey said in a statement."It is so energizing to be out and about in the world exploring new people, new places and new ideas." Steven Tyler suffers fall; concert delayed The special two-hour debut on New Year's Day will feature Winfrey visiting Steven Tyler's home in New Hampshire, where the Aerosmith frontman discusses his life, from years of battling drug addiction to his newfound fame as a judge on American Idol. Future adventures include a trip to Haiti with Sean Penn, a tour of Skywalker Ranch with George Lucas, a sit-down with a Hasidic Jewish family, fire-walking with Tony Robbins and a voyage to India with Deepak Chopra. Check out a sneak peek of Winfrey's sit-down with Tyler: Sneak Peek: Oprah's Next Chapter Will you check out her New Chapter? Do you like this new show format?

Facebook Hit by Porn Attack

NY - Facebook was hit in recent days with what the social media referred to as a "matched up junk e-mail attack" that introduced for the posting of pornographic and violent images round the pages of some Facebook clients, the Wall Street Journal reported. Some clients had arrived at blogs and Twitter to complain about porn together with other disturbing pictures that came out inside their friend feed. Facebook, introduced by Boss Mark Zuckerberg, mentioned that numerous its clients were misled into pasting and carrying out "malicious" code inside their browser URL bar, resulting in those to share the offensive content lacking the knowledge of it, in line with the Journal. The knowledge enables cyber-terrorist to bypass Web security controls. Facebook also mentioned it's concentrating on addressing the issue and contains built "enforcement systems" to seal lower malicious pages and accounts. "We've setup back-finish measures to reduce the rate of individuals attacks and may still iterate on our protection to discover new techniques to guard people," a Facebook representative told the Journal. Chester Wisniewski, senior security agent at Internet security firm Sophos, told the Journal the pasting of bad code, known to as "mix-side scripting," typically happens due to an enticement, just like a chance to win a free of charge Apple apple apple iphone. Email: Georg.Szalai@thr.com Twitter: @georgszalai Related Subjects Mark Zuckerberg Facebook

'Jack and Jill' Around The Right Course to Earn % Rotten Tomato vegetables Rating [UPDATE]

It might be the key movie of all time, while not for experts. With 45 reviews counted to date, Adam Sandler's 'Jack and Jill' has acquired the rare zero-percent rating on Rotten Tomato vegetables, meaning it might be the worst-examined film of 2011. 'Jill' is presently tied with fellow Happy Madison production 'Bucky Larson: Born to become Star' as well as the Sarah Palin documentary 'The Undefeated' one of several zero percenters, but neither of people films found this kind of wide critical audience: 'Bucky Larson' only had 32 total reviews, while Palin's doc received just 15. Starring Sandler, Sandler, Katie Holmes and Al Pacino (yep, that is real), 'Jack and Jill' focuses twins reconnecting after a period apart. "Greater than 24 several hours has happened since i have have seen the completely new Adam Sandler movie, and i'm still dead inside," written Time Magazine's Mary Pols. Even Moving Stone critic Peter Travers, a noted film cheerleader, was disgusted. "Around the scale of 1 to 10 round the laugh meter, 'Jack and Jill' is definitely an adverse 10. A complete bust, a stupefyingly unfunny and shamelessly lazy farce filled with cringe-worthy jokes and overt product positioning." Moviefone can keep you up-to-date on 'Jack and Jill's' critical progression throughout your day. Fingers joined noted contrarian Armond White-colored loves that certain! UPDATE: He did! White-colored and Movie Mike's Mike Cruz have thought about together with reviews which are positive for 'Jack and Jill.' Uncover more here. [via Rotten Tomato vegetables] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook RELATED

Rapper Reviews: Immortal Technique Reviews 'Immortals'

Sure, if you wish to determine if "Immortals" may be worth looking at a few days ago, you can mind to Rotten Tomato plants, where you'd find, by Friday mid-day, the three-D epic with only a 39-percent quality rating. Or, hey, you can wait for buddy to fork over his cash after which request him should you, too, should pony up in the multiplex. Fine solutions, all. Why do these things when you are able simply use rapper-activist Immortal Way of the lowdown on "Immortals"? It's all regulated because of our buddies at NextMovie, who've formerly asked MC Hammer to examine "Thor" and "Insane Clown Posse" to evaluate "Water for Tigers." So hit experience the recording below for Immortal Technique's ideas on why Mickey Rourke may be the "illest theif" and the lamentation the film's only sex scene is G ranked. Have More: For additional from NextMovie: Trailers Movies DVD & Blu-Ray

Mike Abel Is Leader For Male Lead In Twilight Author Stephenie Meyers The Host

EXCLUSIVE: Actor Mike Abel is leader to experience among the two male lead roles within the Host, the variation from the sci-fi novel by Twilight author Stephenie Meyer which will star Saoirse Ronan and become directed by Andrew Niccol, who authored the script. Discussions are required to start soon. Abel was selected from among several youthful thesps and that he is settling for that role of Ian. Another male lead role of Mike is lower to some small circle of stars including Liam Hemsworth (additionally a finalist to experience Bruce Willis’s boy inside a Good Day To Die Hard), Max Irons, Package Harington and Jai Courtney. Abel has starred alongside Ronan within the Lovely Bones, and the other recent credits include I'm # 4 and Percy Jackson and also the Olympians: The Lightning Crook. Open Road acquired the film for domestic distribution. Abel’s repped by UTA and Anthem Entertainment.

Oren Peli's Ghost Town Film On-going

But nevertheless no Area 51There's still no symbol of the extended-gestating Area 51, but Oren Peli's next film, an untitled character-run-amok project, just started shooting in Eastern Europe.Peli was behind the first no-budget Paranormal Activity, which emerged, blinking inside the light of box office glory, this past year, and produced a succesful franchise that's still ongoing. Area 51 adopted, consider then Peli has preferred to behave as producer (James Wan's Insidious Make the most of Zombie's Lords Of Salem Craig Levinson's The Bay) by leaving the megaphone in someone else's hands.That is still the problem using this new film: reviews in May suggested Untitled might be Peli's third as director, nevertheless it now emerges that Bradley Parker, an Foreign exchange guy with credits on Let Me In and Fight Club, is behind the cameras.The film, which for reasons unknown has lost its original moniker in the Diary Of Lawson Oxford, involves several pals who get stranded in the town that has been abandoned for any very long time undertaking a nuclear disaster. Character (and, with the appear from this, something not-natural) has already established hold meanwhile. Peli states it's "the kind of frightening movie I realize I'd happily stay at home line to find out.InchThe cast so-far introduced includesJonathan Sadowski (the 2010 Friday thirteenth), Devin Kelley (TV's The Chicago Code), Nathan Phillips (Wolf Creek), and singer Jesse McCartney.Last we heard, from Peli cohort Jason Blum, Area 51 remains a ongoing concern. "LikeParanormal Activity, we came back like fifty occasions for more photography," Blum referred to in June. "The fantastic factor about doing extra shooting for reasonable movies is the cost is low, and then we screen and shoot and screen and shoot..." There's still no release date.

UPDATE: Discovery Hunts For More Digital Cash After Netflix Deal Helps It To Top 3Q Earnings Estimates

UPDATE, 2:30 PM: Discovery says that OWN is draining cash — the company added $12M to its investment in the joint venture during 3Q. Still, CEO David Zaslav says he’soptimistic, although “this is going to take some time”: The challenge is “putting up really good content that drives the Oprah brand.” He’s gearing up for a series of negotiations with cable and satellite operators to score payments for the Discovery programming they want to run on their TV Everywhere digital services. Currently “no distributor has the right to take our channels on to TV Everywhere.”Some talks will take place soon even though Discovery’s carriage deals run to the end of 2012. “We’re very supportive” of TV Everywhere, Zaslav says. “We just need to find value.” One hurdle is to figure out digital ratings. “Today it’s measured on computers, but not on iPads.” Headds that Discovery’s deal with Netflix is “a big net positive for us” since it only involves the U.S., it’s not exclusive, and itinvolves shows that are at least 18 months old. But he says that “nobody knows” whether online viewing cuts into TV ratings. “We couldn’t find any discernible degradation,” he notes although “there isn’t enough data out there.”Discovery shares were up 1.7% in after hours trading. PREVIOUS, 1:30 PM: Discovery says thatit saw strong growth both in the U.S. and overseas. The companyhad net earnings from continuing operations of of $238M, up 45.1% vs last year’s 3Q, on revenues of $1.1B, up 18.3%. Earnings at 59 cents a share exceeded the 55 cents that analysts expected. The company says that revenues at it U.S. networks was up 19% to $$695M due to improved ad sales and revenues from pay TV distributors. That offset the loss of $4M due to the deal that in January turned its wholly owned Discovery Health into the joint venture with Oprah Winfrey, OWN.The channel had a rocky start, but CEO David Zaslav says that “Oprah is starting to nurture her audience.” He also says that the company benefitted in 3Q from its recent program licensing deal with Netflix and soaring ratings for ID: Investigation Discovery. The company reports that ad sales remain strong. It expects to end the year with as much as $4.3B in revenue and $1.1B in net income for stockholders.

Steven Spielberg, Peter Jackson's 'Adventures of Tintin' to shut Out AFI Fest (Exclusive)

Individuals who are able to't wait for a Adventures of Tintin hitting United States shores could have a shot at seeing the film early, in only under two days.our editor recommends'The Adventures of Tintin' Exclusive: Steven Spielberg, Jackson On the building of the Film (Video)'The Adventures of Tintin': New Trailer Hits the net PHOTOS: Steven Spielberg's 'The Adventures of Tintin: Secret from the Unicorn' The Steven Spielberg-directed and Jackson-created animated feature, already popular in Europe, doesn't open locally until 12 ,. 21, but it'll make an earlier appearance in La because the closing evening film at AFI Fest on November. 10, based on sources. The 25th edition from the festival, created underneath the auspices from the American Film Festival, has not introduced its closing evening feature, and rejected discuss the possibilities of Tintin. PHOTOS: 'The Adventures of Tintin' U.K. Premiere Blue Carpet Arrivals AFI Fest begins Thursday using the premiere of Clint Eastwood's J. Edgar, the J. Edgar Hoover biopic starring Leonardo DiCaprio. The festival runs until November 10 but has not formally introduced its closing evening film. Tintin, that is giving Spielberg his best reviews in a long time, performed in the whole at ShowEast, held a week ago. The film made an incredible $55.8 million because it started its worldwide roll-out October 26.

TBS to Develop Love Triangle Comedy From 'Cheers' Alum (Exclusive)

TBS is inserting itself in a love triangle.our editor recommendsTBS Picks Up Vince Vaughn-Steve Byrne Comedy Pilot The Turner-owned cable network has ordered a script for comedy, Hot for You. The multi-camera project centers on three best friends who are caught in their own love triangle. The friends, who have opened an upstart, rebel foodie restaurant, think that they can run a business and control their appetites, but they're wrong. Cheers alum Rob Longis attached to write and executive produce the project,with married writers Rick Marin and Ilene Rosenzweig on board as scribes and co-EPs. This will be Long's second project in development at TBS. In September, the network ordered hisSullivan and Son to pilot. Thehalf-hour comedy, starring comedianSteve Byrne,centers on the legendary Pittsburgh bar, which serves as the unofficial "town hall" of the working-class neighborhood. To date, Marin is still best known for authoring CAD: Confessions of a Toxic Bachelor, while Rosenzweigpartnered with designer palCynthia Rowleyto create Swell home accessories and pen a string of Swell-themed books, including The Swell Dressed Party and Home Swell Home. Long is repped by CAA. Email: Lacey.Rose@THR.com; Twitter: @LaceyVRose Related Topics Cheers TBS TV Development

HBO Developing Family Drama About Addiction From David Seltzer

HBO is back in business with Cinema Verite scribeDavid Seltzer. The premium cable network is developing an hour-long drama about a family dealing with co-dependence and addiction. Seltzer, whose other writing credits include The Omen, Bird on a Wireand Dragonfly, will write and executive produce the still untitled project, with Jim Lampley and Michael Price on board as executive producers. The pair will also serve as EPs on Pete Berg's upcoming HBO reality series On Freddie Roach, which will follow the famous boxing trainer who owns and operated Hollywood's famed Wildcard Boxing Club. Seltzer is repped by ICM. Related Topics HBO TV Development

AFM: Exclusive Media Group Backs Comedy Outrun With Dax Shepard, Kristen Bell And Bradley Cooper

Exclusive Media Group acquired offshore rights to Outrun, a romantic comedy written and co-directed by Dax Shepard. Shepard stars with Kristen Bell, Bradley Cooper and Tom Arnold. David Palmer directs with Shepard. Shepard plays an ex getaway driver who breaks the rules of Witness Protection to drive his girlfriend (Bell) to Los Angeles so she can land her dream job. Authorities and his former gang (led by Cooper) get wise and try to track him down. Andrew Panay is producing with Nate Tuck, Kim Waltrip and Jim Casey. Exclusive co-chairmen Nigel Sinclair and Guy East announced the project to sell during AFM. Exclusive Films International’s Alex Walton will handle sales for the film, which just wrapped. Exclusive most recently completed The Ides of March.

The Problem in the Studio Deals: Who's Doing What Where

This informative article initially came out inside the November. 4 problem in the Hollywood Reporter. Overstuffed studio stables mostly perished inside the WGA-strike housekeeping. Now, which makes it through producers fight for stingier deals and fewer film slots inside an atmosphere of belt-tightening and cold creative calculation. &diams&diams&diams&diams&diams DISNEY Active producer deals 2011:18 Active producer deals 2003:24 Disney remains through some uncomfortable contortions lately. Even extended-standing giant producerJerry Bruckheimerhas faced challenges because the organization makes executive changes, introduced in Marvel Art galleries and stored inside a distribution deal with DreamWorks. Meanwhile, the studio's roster, which includesDebra Martin Chase's Martin Chase Productions andAndrew Panay's Panay Films, is fighting over numerous live-action movie slots.David HobermanandTodd Lieberman's Mandeville Films offers a grab bag of images, including this fall's Muppets rebirth. ButMiles MillarandAlfred Gough's Millar Gough Ink hasn't seen a Disney eco-friendly light since 2009'sHannah Montana: The Film. New blood stream will come in the kind of ABC Art galleries supplierMark Gordon's Mark Gordon Co., which cut a preliminary-look film offer April. Highlights: Mandeville Films:David Hoberman &Todd Lieberman This Past Year, Mandeville provided Disney while using impressive $317 million worldwide gross ofThe Proposaland the middling performance ofSurrogates. AfterThe Muppetsin November, the duo has projects filming for Summit and Relativity andHere There Be Monstersset up at Warner Bros. but nothing approaching the runway at their property studio. Junction Entertainment:Jon Turteltaub Director Turteltaub shipped hits with theNational Treasurefilms in 2004 and 2007, butThe Wizard's Apprenticeturned out under magical a year ago. Lucrative hasLast Vegascasting for CBS Films, just one Disney project -- a potential thirdNational Treasurefilm -- over sleeping development. Jerry Bruckheimer FIlms:Jerry Bruckheimer The fourthPirates in the Caribbeanfilm triumphed, nevertheless the run-around it --Confessions from the Shopaholic,G-Pressure,Prince of Persia: The Sands of TimeandApprentice-- not successful to attain blockbuster status, forcing the mega-producer into an atypical public wrestling complement the studio to getThe Lone Rangergreenlighted. &diams&diams&diams&diams&diams DREAMWORKS Active producer deals 2011:5 Active producer deals 2003:22 Before it left Vital three years ago, DreamWorks still stood a dozen deals in place that incorporated pacts withIra Glass,Eddie MurphyandBen Stiller's Red-colored-colored Hour Films. Since repairing becoming an independent, the studio's deals are handful of but specific: directorJohn Hamburgfor comedy,Alex KurtzmanandRoberto Orci's K/O Paper Products to make use of itOrsci-fi tentpoles and screenwriterSteven Zaillian's Film Traditions for additional compact dramas. But because DW makes so handful of movies, many within the stable go elsewhere (Zaillian hasMoneyballandThe Girl While using Dragon Tattooat The brand new the new sony).Steven SpielbergfavoritesKathleen KennedyandFrank Marshall's Kennedy/Marshall Co., that's creating the director'sWar HorseandLincolnfor DW, just nabbed a preliminary-look deal. Highlights: MacDonald/Parkes Productions:Laurie MacDonald &Walter F. Parkes The longtime DreamWorks producers (The Ring,Catch Me If You are In A Position To) arranged $ten million in financing from Imagenation Abu Dhabi couple of years ago and also have tried on the extender to buy and develop their unique projects.Dinner for Schmucksunderperformed this season, and movies such asMotorcadeandThe Trial in the Chicago 7have been gestating within the studio for any very long time without forward movement. Nevertheless the honours-bait dramaFlight, which Robert Zemeckis is pointing with Denzel Washington inside the lead role, just gone before cameras. K/O Paper Products:Alex Kurtzman &Roberto Orci The writer-producers are frequent Spielberg collaborators who stood a rare stumble withCowboys & Aliensthis summer season. They are going small the first time with Kurtzman's directorial debut,Thank you for going to People, that's wrapped but awaiting a release date. Next, the pair has six large-budget projects -- includingRacing Dreams,Offshore CowboysandThe Defenders-- within the studio waiting for a busy schedule-ahead from Boss Stacey Snider, however deal expires within the finish of year. &diams&diams&diams&diams&diams last century FOX Active producer deals 2011:20 Active producer deals 2003:26 The quantity of deals hasn't changed much at Fox since the heyday of first-look pacts about 10 years ago. Nevertheless the studio -- including Fox 2000, Fox Searchlight and Fox Animation -- has consummated two key deals formerly couple of years, withPeter Chernin's Chernin Entertainment and screenwriterSimon Kinberg's Genre Films.James Cameron's Lightstorm Entertainment and itsAvatarjuggernaut tend to be crucial that you the studio than in the past, directorShawn Levy's 21 Laps Entertainment grows within the sixth year, andRidleyandTony Scott's Scott Free Productions provides a combination of fare. Walden Media and Davis Entertainment are healthy cornerstones, and New Regency remains a substantial co-financing partner. Searchlight's deals withDanny Boyle's Decibel Films andAlexander PayneandJim Taylor's Ad Hominem Companies provide potential honours-season fodder. Highlights: Chernin Entertainment:Peter Chernin The first sort News Corp. COO showed up in this area in the gate strong this summer season with franchise rebootRise in the Planet in the Apesand its $438 million worldwide gross after segueing into his producer position this past year. His Billy Very comedyParental Guidanceis next for Fox, but Chernin can also be creating the big-budget Ernest Kosinski-directed sci-fi epicHorizonsfor Universal. Lightstorm Entertainment:James Cameron Avatarcontributed $2.78 billion in gross revenue to Fox's coffers this past year and 2010 it absolutely was the initial picture the business had shipped for the studio sinceSolarisin 2002. Despite the fact that Lightstorm has other projects inside the works, plus a large-budget remake ofFantastic Voyage, the forthcomingAvatarsequels are what really matter. 21 Laps Entertainment:Shawn Levy Levy's outfit is really a hit machine for your studio (minusThe Rocker) sinceNight within the Museumin 2006, exceeding $1.3 billion in global grosses created up to now. The ensemble sci-fi comedyNeighborhood Watchis filming for just about any summer season release, and theMuseumfranchise could constantly be extended. &diams&diams&diams&diams&diams Vital Active producer deals 2011:12 Active producer deals 2003:22 Formerly decade, Vital has shed producers appreciate it's around the crash diet. However when anything, its stable is much more effective. Such heavy gamers as Cruise/Wagner Productions and Gary Sanchez Productions were release in route, nevertheless the studio now boasts a combination of such old-school cornerstones asLorenzo di Bonaventura'sDi Bonaventura Pictures andLorne MichaelsandJohn Goldwyn's Michaels Goldwyn Co. and much more recent reliables such asJ.J. AbramsandBryan Burk's Bad Robot,Michael Bay's Platinum Dunes andIvan ReitmanandTom Pollock's Montecito Picture Co. WithMary Parent's Disruption Entertainment andJosh SchwartzandStephanie Savage's Fake Empire recently put in the roster, the studio looks well situated to cover its bases with filmmaker deals and traditional producers. But, you'll be able to reasonRobert Evansstill features a deal here? Highlights: Bad Robot:J.J. Abrams & Bryan Burk Abrams and company grew to become an associate from the studio in 2006, and Vital Boss Kaira Grey made the easiest decision of his career by re-improving the shingle's deal through 2013. Aside from the underwhelming performance ofMorning Gloryin 2010, Bad Robot has switched out successesCloverfield, theStar Trekreboot andSuper 8, gathering $875 million in worldwide grosses. Next areMission: Impossible -- Ghost Protocoland aTreksequel. Skydance Productions:David Ellison Ellison introduced $350 million for the table a year ago to co-finance films within their four-year deal with the studio, that's up in the finish of 2013, which he's putting it to obtain affordable use: The tentpolesM:I -- Ghost Protocol,World War ZandG.I. Joe 2are making their approach to theaters. Plan B Entertainment:Kaira Pitt Since coming over from Warner Bros. in 2005, Pitt has barely developed a film for your studio whether they have an over-all deal (A Mighty Heartwas last produced for Vital Vantage in 2007). Among twelve projects set on the internet for, onlyWorld War Zis before cameras. Related Subjects Vital Pictures Warner Bros. 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'Harry Potter' Digital video disks Disappearing: Experts Weigh In

All "Harry Potter" Digital video disks are increasingly being attracted from store shelves within the finish of year, heading into Warner Bros.' vault with an as-yet-unknown time period. Fans are naturally annoyed with this news first, ignore new "Potter" movies, therefore we can't even buy the genuine ones any more? but possibly there's a silver lining found. If there's, there's nobody simpler to recognize it than the usual couple of from the top "Potter" experts and movie writers floating around the dunia ngeblog. We showed up at to NextMovie's Breanne Heldman, Hypable's Andrew Sim cards and MTV's own Terri Schwartz for ideas round the latest "Potter" news. Initial Reactions » Terri Schwartz: When Warner Bros introduced this captured, I used to be more peeved than other activities. It seems just a little silly to tug the "Potter" Digital video disks off shelves basically per month . 5 following a eighth and final film can get released on home video. In my opinion it's tough to find out this move as anything aside from an attempt to obtain the "Potter" Digital video disks selling faster too as with larger amounts. » Andrew Sim cards: I used to be surprised, as well as the best part in regards to the decision is always that they're being attracted so immediately after the holidays. Taking them off shelves just four days after Christmas seems being an impatient move. In my opinion waiting until the absolute minimum recently The month of the month of january or February (to pay attention to people who may've set a Potter New Years Resolution) could have been better. Studying The Logic » Breanne Heldman: Using the "Potter" films from theaters and permanently available for sale on home video, the cash cow dies, and therefore does a couple of from the excitement for your franchise. Using this method, a few years later on when the movies get re-released, enthusiasm can (and may) achieve temperature pitch again, as well as likely effect the sales more than just Blu-sun sun rays. » AS: In my opinion Warner's idea is to produce a large deal and pull them it is therefore a sizable Holiday gift, after which it bring a completely new collection back next season. They'll announce that they're "reopening the vault" or something like that like this compared to that effect in the finish of 2012 and promise new special features by having an up-to-date set. The "Harry Potter Home Theatre Celebration" the next month in Orlando is going to be delivering a sizable "goodbye forever!" message to help push the sales. The Fan Response » AS: The fans up to now have responded pretty negatively. In my opinion they've been thinking a little more about potential new fans who would like to purchase the movies after December 29th. New fans may have no options aside from digital or on-demand purchases, which seems unfair. Furthermore, it stings the fans since they hate to find out their Harry disappear. Ignore new films was bad enough, however we're not able to even see him in stores! » BH: True fans will get out there and purchase their copies after they hit shelves on November. 11, making this a non-problem on the account. But, sadly, enterprising minds over the internet will most likely see opportunity for many cold earnings. Next Steps » TS: Honestly, hearing what is this great is making me think that fans should wait to buy the big boxed set which will be released of eight "Potter" films. Since Warner Bros is yanking the "Potter" Digital video disks off shelves within the finish of December, you'll be able to be confident that they will probably come forth with an amount better Platinum Luxurious Phoenix edition each couple of years that's jam-full of the additional supplies they didn't place for the reason that one. If you're the type of individual who just desires to start to see the movie, then sure, purchase it now, however when you (at all like me) such as the Unique for the regular DVD, I'd say keep your pennies and wait for next edition a few years later on. Or just pick your hard gained money tree outdoors and get both. Will The Job? » Baloney: Did the expelliarmus charm ultimately kill Voldemort? How will you go through the "Potter" news? Reveal inside the comments section and also on Twitter! Additional verifying by Kevin P. Sullivan.

UTA States It Fired BoardWalk Empire Actor

EXCLUSIVE: I received a mobile phone call this year's week that UTA on Tuesday fired actor Michael Pitt who playsJimmy Darmody round the Cinemax series. “If you decide to publish someone complain about (probably WME) signing Michael Pitt, who is probably the stars of Boardwalk Empire, take note that UTA fired him just like a client yesterday as they’s very difficult on set and otherwise. We made a decision release a him.” It appeared like Pitt wasn't large enough a title to bother penning this not so great (I’d never learned about him) or he'd showed up at WME. Consider thenews in the WME signing is becoming available, I believed Deadline site visitors deserved to offer the complete story. I recognize that UTA agent Billy Lazarus spent “many years” making Pitt in to a working actor. So that it’s safe to visualise that Pitt must havereally pissed in the agency large-time.

Glam Slam: The Friday Five Ways To Wake Up Your Work Wardrobe

First Published: October 21, 2011 12:19 PM EDT Credit: Getty Images LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Caption Kim Kardashian on the set of her new fragrance commercial on July 10, 2011 in Los AngelesFeel like your work wardrobe is in a rut? The new November issue of InStyle magazine comes to the rescue with five easy ways to give your work clothes a jolt. ADD COLOR (Like Kim Kardashian) This concept is easy to apply, especially if you wear mostly neutrals at the office: Select a boldly hued separate in a work-appropriate shape (such as a tailored skirt or cuffed trousers) and swap it into your usual ensemble. A vibrant shoe or bag does the trick too. EXPERIMENT WITH SPARKLE Shine neednt be sequestered to the evenings. Make sequined or metallic pieces boardroom-ready by pairing them with subdued shades or layering them under solid fabrics to tone down the bling factor. MIX IN PRINTS (Like Catherine Zeta-Jones) The key to making patterns work at work? Stick with muted colors (such as black, gray, brown and beige) and classic motifs (including plaid, paisley, houndstooth, cheetah and leopard). TRY A TOUCH OF LACE Because its a classic, lace plays quite well with conservative clothes. For best results, limit yourself to one piece per look, and choose lined items (or layer with a slip or cami) to avoid showing too much skin. INCORPORATE LEATHER (Like Alicia Keys) Make skins safe for the office by choosing unexpectedly feminine shapes, darker tones (bright shades might be too kooky), and refined textures. Even a single piece of leather jewelry will inject edge. For more style tips, InStyle with cover girl Gwen Stefani is on newsstands now. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Karina Smirnoff & Brad Pennys Wedding On Hold For Dancing

First Published: October 20, 2011 7:49 PM EDT Credit: Getty Images LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Caption Karina Smirnoff and her fiance, Brad Penny, arrive at the third annual Fighters Only World Mixed Martial Arts Awards 2010 at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas on December 1, 2010 Karina Smirnoff could be poised for her first mirrorball win as a ballroom professional on Dancing with the Stars, thanks to her partner, J.R. Martinez, but focusing on the prize has meant putting a stop to her wedding plans. Karina and her fiance, Detroit Tigers pitcher Brad Penny, have paused their movement toward the altar during this very busy time in their lives. You know, its true, Karina told Access of halting her march to wedded bliss. My whole attention right now, everything were doing is for Dancing With the Stars and for J.R. Brads baseball season came to an end on Saturday, when the Tigers lost to the Texas Rangers, so up until recently, he was busy working full time too. Brad just finished his season with baseball, so there is no time, Karina added. Dancing week to week with Army veteran and former All My Children actor J.R., with whom she shares the leaderboard top spot, has been something Karinas putting her whole heart into. Im on such a high this season, that I wouldnt want to take anything away from the wedding, or from this experience, she said. Theres time for both. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

The League Drafts Sarah Silverman to Play Andre's Sister

Sarah Silverman Sarah Silverman will guest-star on The League as the sister of Paul Scheer's Andre, a show rep confirms. Co-creator Jeff Schaffer tells TVGuide.com that the appearance of Andre's sister will be a very special homecoming for the entire gang. "She's the one who sort of gave all the other guys their first taste of sexuality and then she blew up to about 300 pounds," he said earlier this month. Does this mean she'll be donning a fat suit or perhaps some heavy latex for the episode? We can only hope! The League cast and producers talk Season 3 In the same Thanksgiving-themed episode, Jeff Goldblum will play Ruxin's (Nick Kroll) father - a casting teased on Twitter earlier this week. "Sarah and Jeff are funny and fearless enough to play Andre's sister and Ruxin's father," Jeff and Jackie Marcus Schaffer told Entertainment Weekly, which first reported the casting. "And they didn't flinch when we told them all of the crazy things they'd be doing with our cast. Fools!" Silverman, 40, and Goldblum, 58, join other upcoming Season 3 guest stars including Will Forte, Eliza Dushku and Ray Liotta. Silverman most recently appeared on The Good Wife and Goldblum was last seen on the small screen in Law & Order: Criminal Intent. Watch full episodes of The League The League airs Thursdays at 10:30/9:30c on FX. Do you think Silverman will make a good sister for Andre? Can you see the resemblance between Goldblum and Kroll?

CW Gives Sarah Michelle Gellar's Ringer an entire Season

Sarah Michelle Gellar Get ready for a lot more Sarah Michelle Gellar on tv! CW has given an entire-season order to Ringer, the noir thriller starring the Buffy alum just like a twin who assumes the identity of her sister while abroad from some unsavory types. Ringer Scoop: Bridget's Secret's Out - But Tend To She Purchased It? The series opened up as much as two.7 million audiences, enhancing The CW towards the most-seen Tuesday evening by 50 percent years. Week 2 dropped nearly thirty percent to a single.96 million audiences, which was a small uptick. Ringer's latest outing Tuesday evening hopped to a single.72 million after quickly decreasing with a series low 1.49 million the last week. Ringer might be the very first fall drama to acquire a full-season pickup. Fox's New Girl was the initial comedy, then NBC's Up With The Evening and Whitney, and CBS' 2 Broke Women. Exclusive: Ringer to experience a Buffy Reunion! Ringer airs Tuesdays at 9/8c round the CW.

Box Office Preview: Hugh Jackman's 'Real Steel' Set to Win Weekend

Shawn Levy's father-boy boxing tale Real Steel includes a obvious shot in the weekend box office crown on the effectiveness of families and fans, as the George Clooney-directed political drama Ides of Marchwill depend on older grown ups.our editor recommendsReal Steel: Film ReviewThe Ides of March: Film Review'The Ides of March': George Clooney, Ryan Gosling Play Politics in New Trailer (Video)'Real Steel': Hugh Jackman Talks Robot Boxing, Possible Follow up (Video) Conservative estimations show Real Steel -- starring Hugh Jackman -- opening within the $22 million-$25 million range. Disney is disbursing the film. PHOTOS: 'Real Steel' Start Looking: Hugh Jackman in DreamWorks' Robot Boxing Film From DreamWorks, the $110 million pic introduces the activity of robot boxing and it is occur the long run. Jackman's character, a cleaned-up fighter, finds out he's an 11-year-old boy, and also the two bond on the junkyard robot they uncover. The greatest real question is whether males under 25 can have up (they've been AWOL in the multiplex in recent several weeks). Real Steel, ranked PG-13, examined best among families in prereleasing tests. Disney thinks Sunday business might be strong, since Monday may be the Columbus Day holiday, when 36% of youngsters are from school. VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Describes Robot Boxing in 'Real Steel' Featurette Overseas, the DreamWorks pic opens in a number of major marketplaces, including Mexico, Russia and Australia (Jackman's home country). In The United States, Real Steelopens in 3,440 locations, including Imax theaters. Ides of Marchgoes in 2,199. The new sony is disbursing Ides of March -- starring Clooney, Ryan Gosling and Philip Seymour Hoffman -- for Mix Creek pictures, which fully funded the $12.5 million political thriller. VIDEO: George Clooney States He's Still 'Upset' About Losing 'Thelma & Louise' Role to Kaira Pitt The well-examined Ides of March, set throughout a presidential campaign, should take advantage of its topical subject material. The film is monitoring best among ladies and males older than 25, but The new sony needs some more youthful moviegoers to show out too. In the niche box office, Emilio Estevez's The Way In Which, starring the director's father,Martin Sheen, opens in 33 locations. The film has been disbursing the Producers Distribution Agency. VIDEO: George Clooney States 'ER' Made His Existence 'More Complicated' The Weinstein Co. opens Dirty Girl, starring Juno Temple, in nine locations, while IFC opens follow up Human Centipede 2: Full Sequencein 18. Related Subjects George Clooney Hugh Jackman Philip Seymour Hoffman Ryan Gosling Real Steel Martin Sheen Emilio Estevez The Ides of March A Persons Centipede 2

Chris Pratt Had a Perfectly Good Reason For Giving His Cat Away on Twitter

“Bottom line, and not that this is any of your fucking business weirdos, but my wife and I want to start a family and we ABSOLUTELY CANNOT have an animal that shits all over the house. Sorry. If you are a parent you will understand. And if not, that probably explains why you have such a hard on for cats. Just sayin’.” And that, Internet, is why Moneyball star Chris Pratt gave up his 15-year-old cat Bella for adoption on Twitter. The actor ultimately gave Bella to a Twitter user named Meghan who is a “perfectly reasonable, sweet and friendly cat lover.” Pratt’s wife is What’s My Number? star Anna Faris. [ChrisPratt.com]

Jacksons Guard: Physician Collected Vials From Jacksons Nightstand Before 911 Call

La, Calif. -- The initial bodyguard to attain Michael Jacksons mattress room following a entertainers physician known for help stated Thursday he was told through the physician to gather medicine vials before calling 911. Alberto Alvarez mentioned Dr. Conrad Murray clicked in the vials in the nightstand alongside Jackson, who was simply still within the bed mattress. He mentioned Here, put these in the bag. Alvarez mentioned of Murray. Alvarez mentioned at first he thought he wasbagging the items when planning for a vacation to the hospital. He mentioned he reliable Murray as they will be a physician. Throughout my own expertise, I figured Dr. Murray had the most effective intentions for Mr. Jackson, Alvarez mentioned. I didnt question his authority. Deputy Da David Walgren shown Alvarez and jurors a vial of propofol because the bodyguard was round the stand it the 3rd day's Murrays involuntary wrongful dying trial. Murray has pleaded not liable. Jurors intently examined the bottle, which came out to still contain some liquid. Prosecutors are calling key witnesses to ensure that they are able to show Murray postponed calling government physiques at that time the King of Pop is discovered lifeless and was set on hiding signs he happen to be giving the singer doses in the surgical anesthetic. Sometimes throughout Alvarezs testimony, he looked directly at Murray, who every once in awhile passed notes to his attorney. When he became a member of the mattress room, Alvarez mentioned, he saw Jacksons eyes were open and was surprised to look for the singer was wearing a condom catheter, a medical device that allows anyone to urinate without requiring to awaken. Alvarez stated that Murray only told him Jackson stood a bad reaction. Walgren carried out Alvarezs 911 demand jurors. Hes moving the chest area area, but hes not responding to anything, mister, Alvarez told the dispatcher, promoting these to send an ambulance quickly. He mentioned, after hanging tabs on dispatchers, he completed chest compressions on Jackson while Murray gave the singer mouth-to-mouth resuscitation efforts. The doctor remarked it absolutely was his first-time undertaking the procedure. I have to, Alvarez appreciated Murray telling him, that is my friend. Earlier, Alvarez stated that Jackson reaches good spirits inside a testing round the evening before he died. He was happy, Alvarez stated. I really do recall he's at excellent spirits. Prosecutors are actually calling witnesses who've been with Jackson and Murray your entire day the singer died. Government physiques accuse Murray of giving Jackson a lethal dose in the anesthetic propofol inside the mattress room. The jury has turned into a glimpse into the artists inner sanctum through photos and testimony. Alvarezs testimony will most likely be challenged by Murrays defense lawyers, who on Wednesday requested Jacksons mind of security as well as the entertainers personal assistant about why they didnt reveal certain particulars in regards to the day Jackson died to police not under two several days. Defense lawyer Erection dysfunction Chernoff asked for Faheem Muhammad and Michael Amir Williams if they approached Alvarez before their interviews with detectives. Williams, who was simply Jacksons personal assistant, mentioned his interview with detectives happen to be postponed. He stated he received an urgent mobile call from Murray during the time of Jacksons dying but wasnt told to call 911. He referred to as Muhammad, who then sent Alvarez to Jacksons mattress room round the second floor in the entertainers leased mansion inside the ritzy Holmby Slopes neighborhood of los angeles. The region was off-limits to Jacksons staff, and Muhammad paused before racing within the stairs after reaching the mansion before paramedics turned up. He known to some heart-wrenching scene. In those days, he mentioned, Jackson happen to be removed his bed mattress and was on the floor, where Murray, sweaty and frantic, was undertaking CPR. Alvarez was pacing nervously, Muhammad told the jury. When he saw Jackson close-up, he understood why. Whoever else observe about his face, da David Walgren asked for That his eyes were open, Muhammad mentioned. That his mouth was slightly open. Did he appear to become dead, Walgren asked for. Yes. The bodyguard soon observed that Jacksons children, Prince and Paris, had collected with the entrance. Paris was on the ground, balled up crying, Muhammad mentioned. He introduced the children in the room, after which it in to a vehicle to ensure that they might stay with the ambulance for the hospital. A couple of from the moments recounted by Muhammad will most likely be repeated Thursday as prosecutors work to accomplish other particulars about Murrays behavior after finding Jackson unconscious. Also prone to testify on Thursday are Kai Chase, a chef who spoke to Murray briefly round the morning of Jacksons dying, and paramedics who also tried to restore the singer. The medics thought Jackson have been dead once they turned up, but Murray was adament the artist instantly reach a hospital for more resuscitation efforts. Prosecutors contend Murray did not tell the safety officials or emergency personnel he happen to be giving Jackson propofol together with other sedative drugs to help him sleep. Chernoff mentioned in opening claims that Jackson gave themselves the lethal dose. Many of the trial in later periods will concentrate on the science from the products destroyed Jackson, and dueling ideas of Murrays role. Copyright 2011 by Connected Press. 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Nikki Finke & Bryan Lourd, Together In Song

Hey Morgan!, the Matt Shakman-directed musical that opens in the Black Dahlia Theatre in La on October 15, has launched an example song (audio below) that conveys a genuine insider’s undertake the Hollywood agency game. The song, “(I Gave My Heart To) CAA”, is really a appealing tune in the reveal that captures the frustration of the youthful lady’s make an effort to rise towards the rank of agent. Compiled by Matt Fogel and Isaac Laskin, the song drainage with sarcasm. But how will you nothing like a tune that actually works what they are called of Nikki Finke and Bryan Lourd into its lyrics? But call a well known fact checker –because the heroine sings of attempting to be a real estate agent at CAA so she could repetition Michael Bay. Obviously, Bay is repped by WME, but that doesn’trhyme.

Colin Buckingham...Got the Part

Colin Buckingham turned up at Back Stage's annual Actorfest NY event a year ago with copies of his headshot and rsum merely a vague idea of whom he might be capable of give them to. When the hopeful youthful actor discovered that casting director Barbara McNamara, who casts background artists for your NBC series "30 Rock," was designed for one-on-one "park and flyInch periods inside the mid-day, he immediately got in line for his chance to speak with her.Buckingham, a nonunion actor together with a sophomore inside the undergraduate acting program at Pace College, states he's been interested in "30 Rock" since the first episode. If the was his use sit lower for just about any precious short while with McNamara, he forced themselves being more outgoing and talkative than his normally shy personality allows."I spoken to her in regards to the show and the way I'd checked out it for just about any very very long time, and the way I really loved the witty humor," Buckingham recalls. "She mentioned, 'We'd like to help you access it "30 Rock," ' which used to do a double take. I believed I'd misheard her, because I'd never done something which large before.""Colin features a wonderful presence," McNamara states. "Once I met him, I understood I'd cast him on something eventually. It absolutely was basically a few days after Actorfest the scene on '30 Rock' known for Santa's assistants. He was what the scene known for." (The scene was part of the Season 5 episode "Squence Of Occasions of Mental Anguish," which was shot in November and broadcast in December.)But Buckingham, which has dwarfism, states he initially felt uncomfortable when he was offered the part. "When she referred to as me and mentioned that we might be playing an elf," according to him, "I kind of hesitated, because I didn't might like to do a thing that stereotypical."The setting role was part of a flashback scene through which Liz Lemon (Tina Fey) recalls an uncomfortable childhood moment: browsing line to find out Santa Claus. After speaking to director Ken Whittingham on set, Buckingham states, he felt much more comfortable, because Whittingham referred to that rather than playing an elf, the actor would certainly be playing a guy who hated his job within the mall.Buckingham cites the task of Peter Dinklageparticularly his performance in "Elf," opposite Will Ferrellas among the choices he sees for his or her own career. "I have always had the perspective that we shouldn't do just about anything in different ways than others,Inch according to him, adding it does not matter an individual's gender, shape, size, or ethnicity, "stereotypes exist everywhere. It's tough to destroy through them, as well as the stars which are very good. They stand out because of their abilities, not their looks."When an actress doesn't get cast, "it's nothing personal," McNamara states. "That's what stars have to comprehend. Whether or not they are background or reading through through for just about any part, it really comes lower to who's appropriate for that role, who helps to make the most sense and seems most credible. Within the finish throughout your day, use everything you haveand bought it.InchBuckingham also attended the Grant Wilfley Casting open call at Actorfest NY and was later hired becoming an extra for your feature film "Males in Black 3."McNamara states she expects to get familiar with this years Actorfest NY, that is held Sunday, March. 23. For more information, visit internet.actorfest.com.Has Back Stage aided you obtain cast formerly year? We want to see your story. Keep up with the weekly column by getting in touch with casting@backstage.com for NY or bswcasting@backstage.com for La with "I Obtained the Part" inside the subject line.

Margaret

A Fox Searchlight release presented with Camelot Pictures of a Gilbert Films, Mirage Entertainment, Scott Rudin production. Produced by Sydney Pollack, Gary Gilbert, Rudin. Executive producer, Anthony Minghella. Co-producer, Blair Breard. Directed, written by Kenneth Lonergan.Lisa - Anna Paquin Joan - J. Smith-Cameron Ramon - Jean Reno Emily - Jeannie Berlin Monica - Allison Janney John - Matthew BroderickSix years of legal limbo and post-production hell have not been kind to Kenneth Lonergan's "Margaret." A troubled and troubling 2005 time-capsule that arrives bearing all the scars of its difficult gestation, this unwieldy drama of conscience in the wake of tragedy is hyperarticulate but rarely eloquent, full of wrenchingly acted scenes that lack credible motivation or devolve into shrill hectoring. It's an angry, cacophonous storm of a movie, and like the horrific bus accident that sets it in motion, it's hard to turn away from, though only self-selecting pockets of the arthouse faithful will likely strap themselves in to begin with. Fox Searchlight's chances of nurturing an audience for this nearly 2 1/2-hour film maudit will rely heavily on curiosity and lingering goodwill from admirers of Lonergan's "You Can Count on Me" (2000), one of the most auspicious debuts by an American writer-director in the past decade. "Margaret," by contrast, will likely stand as a heartbreaking cautionary tale on the pitfalls of inflated expectations and sophomore overambition. Shot in 2005 with a high-profile ensemble (including most of the cast from "You Can Count on Me"), the production stalled indefinitely in the cutting room, precipitating various behind-the-scenes clashes and a string of lawsuits that cast doubt on whether the film would ever see the light of day; two of its producers, Anthony Minghella and Sydney Pollack, died before the picture was completed. Emerging at last with very little fanfare, "Margaret" nonetheless plays like a howl of fury that likely stems as much from its frustrating journey to the screen as from its material. Conceived as a NY symphony in the key of post-9/11 despair, shouldering heavy themes of guilt, atonement and retribution, the film centers on smart-mouthed high schooler Lisa Cohen (a pre-"True Blood" Anna Paquin), who indirectly causes an Upper West Side fatality when a bus driver (Mark Ruffalo), distracted by her hand signals, runs over a pedestrian. From moment of impact to agonizingly protracted aftermath, the accident is staged with sickening realism, ending on a bloodstained tableau in which the victim, middle-aged Monica (Allison Janney), dies in Lisa's arms. The fleeting connection forged in the woman's final minutes has a gradual but profound effect on Lisa, and in the weeks that follow, she swings from apparent normalcy to uncontrolled fits of temper. Most of her outbursts are directed at her mother, Joan (J. Smith-Cameron), a professional stage actress dealing with her own frayed nerves and a new b.f., the worldly, opera-loving Ramon (Jean Reno). The digressive, seemingly directionless nature of the story seems justified at first by Lonergan's aim to render a layered, full-bodied portrait of one person's response to trauma. And so the film observes patiently as Lisa considers moving to California to live with her father (Lonergan) and loses her virginity to a more sexually experienced classmate (Kieran Culkin). Eventually she reaches out not only to Monica's best friend, Emily (Jeannie Berlin), but also to the bus driver, initiating a meeting that quickly turns hostile. It would be easy to accept the drama's lumpy, lurching structure if these threads came together in an honest, insightful fashion. But as Lisa embarks on a crusade to punish the driver for his negligence, something about her actions simply doesn't compute; she isn't tracing a believable arc so much as proving a thesis about how individual acts of decency are no match for the cruel indifference of Western society. In trying to illuminate Lisa's moral confusion, the film winds up submitting to it, blurring a series of raw, forceful confrontations into a hopeless dramatic muddle. If "You Can Count on Me" left things exquisitely unspoken, "Margaret" feels bent on saying it all, in a very loud voice. Antagonism is the default conversational mode in Lonergan's NY. Everyone speaks in a testy, combative, highly literate idiom that doesn't capture the city's seething spirit so much as it betrays the filmmaker's theatrical roots. The mood is further inflamed by classroom sequences in which Lisa and her fellow students scream at each other about racism, terrorism and Israeli-Palestinian discord, all to grating, self-important effect. Paquin throws herself completely into the role of a pained, desperate teen acting out a peculiarly misguided form of idealism, yet her commitment often devolves into flailing hysterics; during more than one of Lisa's tantrums, the impulse to slap her is overpowering. Smith-Cameron delivers a more modulated turn, her tetchy interplay with Paquin striking authentic notes of mother-daughter animus. Berlin's Emily is initially welcome as an older voice of wisdom, only to become needlessly rude, even batty, as the film progresses. Ryszard Lenczewski's lensing serves up a broad panorama of Gotham locales, turning crowd shots into slo-mo interludes accompanied by Nico Muhly's Latin-infused dirge of a score. Despite the numerous extra editorial hands employed to bring the film down to manageable length (including Martin Scorsese and Thelma Schoonmaker), too many elements still feel like indulgent asides, such as the distractingly starry presence of Matthew Broderick and a still boyish-looking Matt Damon as Lisa's teachers. The densely allusive script (the title is a poetry reference) also could have done without its self-regarding subtext about the purpose and power of art: Again and again, the characters speak dismissively of movies, operas and plays, as if to suggest the limitations of drama as a means of catharsis. Under the circumstances, they don't know how right they are.Camera (Technicolor), Ryszard Lenczewski; editors, Anne McCabe, Michael Fay; music, Nico Muhly; music supervisor, Nic Ratner; production designer, Dan Leigh; art director, James Donahue; set decorator, Ron van Blomberg; costume designer, Melissa Toth; sound (Dolby Digital), Michael Barosky; special effects coordinator, Conrad Brink Sr.; visual effects, Big Film Design; stunt coordinator, Manny Siverio; assistant director, Todd Pfeiffer; second unit director, Siverio; casting, Douglas Aibel. Reviewed at Fox Studios, Los Angeles, Sept. 22, 2011. MPAA Rating: R. Running time: 149 MIN.With: Kieran Culkin, Mark Ruffalo, Matt Damon, Sarah Steele, Jake O'Connor, Stephen Adly Guirgis, Rosemarie Dewitt, Kenneth Lonergan. Contact Justin Chang at justin.chang@variety.com

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Facebook Global Revenue Expected to Double to $4.27 Billion in 2011

Facebook is projected to earn $4.27 billion in global revenue this year, more than double its 2010 revenue, according to a new report from eMarketer.our editor recommendsTwitter Ad Revenue Expected to Triple to $150 Million in 20115 Things to Learn from Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg The social-networking site earned $2 billion in worldwide revenue last year, according to the research company. STORY: Americans Spent 53 Billion Minutes on Facebook in May: Study Meanwhile, Facebook's worldwide advertising revenue is expected to total $3.8 billion in 2011, up from $1.86 billion last year. EMarketer also estimated revenue from Facebook credits, a virtual currency used to buy virtual goods in site-supported games, for the first time. Revenue is expected to reach $470 million this year, more than triple 2010's $140 million. STORY: Facebook Adding Streaming Music Services Ads are expected to account for 89% of Facebook's total revenue in 2011, down from 95% in 2009, while Facebook Credits revenue will grow to 11% of the company's total revenue, compared to 7% last year. "Facebook's revenue streams will continue to diversify, with ads representing a decreasing proportion of total revenue while other sources such as Facebook Credits will grow," eMarketer principal analyst Debra Aho Williamson said. VIDEO: Winklevoss Twins Poke Fun at Facebook Dispute in Pistachio Commercial In U.S. ad revenue, Facebook is expected to earn $2.01 billion this year, totaling 16.3 percent of the $12.33 billion U.S. display ad market. Related Topics Mark Zuckerberg Facebook

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