Actress Patricia Clarkson to steer Circus Parade

NEW ORLEANS (AP) Actress Patricia Clarkson will lead the Circus parade in the Krewe of Muses in their hometown of latest Orleans.The star in the 2010 thriller "Shutter Island" as well as the 2003 drama "Items of April" will require on the whimsical limelight by riding on the red-colored-colored fiber-optic-lit float created as being a high-heeled shoe.The Krewe of Muses is a-women's organization that parades through New Orleans on Feb. 16.The krewe typically selects an honorary driver who demonstrates a muse from Greek mythology, for instance dance, poetry or music. For 2012, the club mentioned it chose Clarkson becasue it is honorary "EveryMuse" because she includes the spirit of muses.Copyright 2011 Connected Press. All rights reserved. These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. By Stacey Plaisance December 30, 2011 NEW ORLEANS (AP) Actress Patricia Clarkson will lead the Circus parade in the Krewe of Muses in their hometown of latest Orleans.The star in the 2010 thriller "Shutter Island" as well as the 2003 drama "Items of April" will require on the whimsical limelight by riding around the red-colored-colored fiber-optic-lit float created as being a high-heeled shoe.The Krewe of Muses is a-women's organization that parades through New Orleans on Feb. 16.The krewe typically selects an honorary driver who demonstrates a muse from Greek mythology, for instance dance, poetry or music. For 2012, the club mentioned it chose Clarkson becasue it is honorary "EveryMuse" because she includes the spirit of muses.Copyright 2011 Connected Press. All rights reserved. These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

FilmFunds buys post house

PARIS -- FilmFunds, a crowdsourcing venture launched at the Toronto Film Festival, has stepped into the 3D conversion biz with the acquisition of Duran Duboi U.S., a California-based post-production and vfx house. Created by Christian Paris in 2002, Duran Duboi U.S. has developed 3D LiveFlix software, which enables real-time 3D conversion of films and toons. Deal allows FilmFunds to poll moviegoers to see what popular library titles they want to see in 3D and offer conversion services to digital players like Netflix, Amazon and Hulu, as well as studios. The Los Angeles-based company allows filmmakers to post their synopses and marketing material on FilmFunds' website and mobile app and lets members give feedback on the projects. FilmFunds' online community is currently building, but the goal is to reach the 60 million moviegoers in the U.S., per Carl Freer, co-founder and chairman of FilmFunds.Freer says the idea behind the acquisition of Duran Duboi U.S. is to become a one-stop shop for filmmakers and people in the industry. "We're looking to help content distributors evaluate the market for 3D conversion and decide what movies to convert," Freer said. "Our model is simple: We either have the content owners write the check for the 3D conversion or we fund it inhouse and do a revenue share with pay-per-view websites."Paris, who's now VP of FilmFunds, says the 3D LiveFlix technology, recently used on "Conan the Barbarian," works best to convert homevid titles. "We could convert a catalog of 600 titles in one week," said Paris, a French post-production vet. FilmFunds also is bidding for Quinta Industries' Duran Duboi, the Paris-based vfx and animation shingle that was placed in bankruptcy last week.Paris said the bid has yet to be approved by French authorities. If greenlit, FilmFunds will pursue ongoing productions, such as Luc Besson-produced "The Boy With the Cuckoo-Clock Heart," according to Paris. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

Biz keeps spirits vibrant

Twentieth TV cake cake toppers Dana Walden and Gary Newman leaped on Sons of Anarchy hogs for annual comedy video ecard. There's undoubtedly the old-fashioned holiday card market remains round the skids, along with the ecard volume seems lower just a little this year. There seems to become more spirit inside the showbiz's holidays festivities this year, which is a superb sign that bizzers feel positive of a prosperous year ahead.Knowing with a casual survey of Variety staffers, there's an apparent increase within the last few years in the quantity of holiday parties, receptions and sundry get-togethers, whether large-scale company matters or private occasions by people attempting to toast pals and co-employees at Soho House, MyHouse, Palihouse in addition to their own house.Because the face-time festivities are extremely growing, there's undoubtedly the old-fashioned holiday card market remains round the skids, along with the ecard volume seems lower just a little this year. Along with the third year back to back, last century Fox TV cake cake toppers Gary Newman and Dana Walden destroyed utilizing their comedy video ecard, this time around around featuring the rambunctious talents in the "Sons of Anarchy" posse.That traditionalist, Chuck Lorre made merry along with his annual mailing, this time around around gently referencing the general public trauma he familiar with spring. Ever the naughty schoolboy, Craig Ferguson sent an image card getting a salty holiday sentiment that's definitely not inside the Hallmark canon.Carolines on Broadway set up together numerous advantageous one-card inserts from comics which the holidays should bring. Incorporated within this: "A completely new guy for Demi Moore who not cheat or tweet," "an Occupy Citifield movement to be able to save the Mets" and "Comedy Central obtaining the rights to broadcast all future Republican debates." Hear hear. Contact Cynthia Littleton at cynthia.littleton@variety.com

Total Film has a piece of the Hunger Games poster puzzle

[brightcove]1275910811001[/brightcove]Total Film has got its hands on an exclusive puzzle piece of the new poster for The Hunger Games.To celebrate the fact that there's 100 days to go until the release of the film, the #HUNGERGAMES100 Poster Puzzle Hunt is underway. So, once someone has collected all 100 pieces and solved the puzzle, the poster will be revealed.We've got piece #49, check it out here:Keep an eye on the progress at The Hunger Games Facebook page.For more info on the puzzle, look here.The Hunger Games opens on 23 March 2012.

First Look: Torrey DeVitto on The Vampire Diaries

The Vampire Diaries Torrey DeVitto loves her role as Melissa on Pretty Little Liars, and she's thrilled with her guest arc on The CW's The Vampire Diaries, which begins January 5. Why? Her husband, Paul Wesley, stars as Stefan!DeVitto plays Dr. Fell, who is "intrigued by Alaric [Matt Davis] because he recuperated miraculously from what seemed like a fatal injury, and that sparks an attraction between them." Can we expect liplocks? "Quite possibly," she says.So how did she prepare her hubby? "I said, 'Just go to the set like it's a normal day at the office!'" Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now!

Social TV: VH1 Introduces New Basketball Wives Cast Members Via Live Stream

Basketball Wives VH1 eschewed the prototypical "cast announcement" blast for something a bit more unconventional Thursday - the network turned it into a live-streamed experience, unveiling next season's Basketball Wives stars, and even encouraged audiences to participate in the process. Check out the rest of today's news From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., fans who tuned in to the live stream got a "behind the scenes" glimpse into the promo photo-shoot for the upcoming season, as it was happening, in real time. By watching, they also caught a first look at new cast members, plus interviews with returning fan favorites likeEvelyn Lozada and Suzie Ketcham. Camera crews caught set designers prepping the backdrops, the women getting their hair and make-up done, and even a few candid (albeit awkward) on-air silences between host Liz Black and the ladies. 9 social show integrations we're liking right now During the stream, cast members teased story lines for the upcoming season, discussed personal style, and rewarded fans with prizes like jewelry and makeup for tweeting at them during the live feed. Did you tune in to the live stream? Are you looking forward to Basketball Wives, which premieres in February?

GALLERY: Ashton Kutcher, Lea Michele and the New Year's Eve Cast Celebrate at the Los Angeles Premiere

Couldn’t make last night’s Los Angeles premiere of the latest sprawling, holiday-themed Garry Marshall rom-com New Year’s Eve? (I’m talking to you, Robert De Niro and Sarah Jessica Parker.) No need to worry — Movieline has photos from the red carpet event so that you can catch up on all of the unexpected canoodling and Ludacris photo ops that you missed on Monday. Click to launch the gallery from last night’s premiere. Read more about New Year’s Eve at Movieline. [Images via Getty]

Exclusive Office Video: Can the vacation Party Cure Robert California's Misery?

Erection dysfunction Helms, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski Fans in the Office understand that Dunder Mifflin throws one heck from the Party. It brings people together (Dwight and Kelly), it causes fires (to Meredith's hair), and, twelve several weeks, it even motivated an unpredicted visit to rehab (seriously, Meredith, you are ready to simply accept that there is a consuming problem). But tend to the annual holiday shindig cure a broken heart? After his split from Mrs. California the other day, Robert California (James Spader) stops with the festivities in desperate demand for entertaining up (and possibly more). "Kevin, I truly appreciate an individuals closeness. I appear just like a kitten being cradled having a gorilla," according to him as Kevin hugs him. "It's been 10 days since i've had sexual intercourse." Dunder Mifflin products going to a power outlet in your town Watch the exclusive clip below to find out how Robert's doing. Plus, hear his informative undertake The Black Eyed Peas (it's pretty place-on): Work airs Thursdays at 9/8c on NBC.

Mike Leigh To Preside Over Berlin Jury

Mike Leigh remains named leader in the jury for your 62nd Berlin Worldwide Film Festival. The British director’s films are actually requested to Berlin in a number of sections formerly including 1984′s Meantime, 1998s short The Short And Curlies, 1991s Existence Is Nice 2008s Happy-Go-Lucky that Sally Hawkins needed the Silver Bear for top Actress. Leighs latest film, Another Year, went competing in Cannes this season and was nominated with an original script Oscar. Berlin runs from Feb 9-19, 2012.

Publicists award to David Stapf

Hollywood publicists have selected David Stapf, leader of CBS Television Galleries, to get the tv Showman of the season award. Kudo will be provided in the 49th annual Publicists Honours Lunch in the Beverly Hilton Hotel on February. 24. The publicists are area of the Intl. Cinematographers Guild. The Wednesday announcement from ICG leader Steven Poster and honours committee chairman Henri Bollinger noted that Stapf, an old publicist, was named to his present position in 2004. He runs all the studio's program development and production for series and tv movies for that broadcast, fundamental cable and premium funnel marketplaces. Stapf became a member of CBS in 1999 following stints at Warner Bros. Television and Embassy Television. "The truth that David Stapf started his career like a publicist clearly validates his appreciation of the significance of publicity within the ultimate success of entertainment items," Bollinger stated. "His background in publicity and also the inordinate success he's loved as leader of CBS Television Galleries makes him distinctively capable of receive this recognition." Last Century Fox Television chairs Gary Newman and Dana Walden were the newest readers from the award. Other recent those who win have incorporated Chuck Lorrie, Peter Roth, Nina Tassler, Jerry Bruckheimer and Aaron Sorkin. Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com

Christian Bale passes on 'Noah' Fassbender in?

FassbenderBaleChristian Bale has happened on Darren Aronofsky's "Noah," as well as the filmmaker is becoming concentrating on Michael Fassbender for your title role in Vital and New Regency's spiritual epic.While Fassbender hasn't received the state offer, sources tell Variety he's spoken concerning the spend Aronofsky. Fassbender finds themselves presently available that WB's "Londongrad" has postponed carrying out a departure of helmer Rupert Wyatt, whom Fassbender was keen to make use of.Aronofsky and Ari Handel written the first script, which was subsequently rewritten by "Gladiator" scribe John Logan. Aronofsky is creating with Scott Franklin ("Black Swan").Vital has elevated levels of belief-based project due to its global appeal, and production is predicted to start in the year.Fassbender, repped by CAA and Troika, is amongst the looked for-after stars in Hollywood due to his well-received turns in four films this year -- "Jane Eyre," "X-Males: Top Quality,In . "A Dangerous Method" and "Shame," the NC-17 drama that he's garnering honours attention. However, unlike most stars, the picky Fassbender doesn't attach themselves to numerous projects. He's supporting roles in Steven Soderbergh's "Haywire" and Ridley Scott's "Prometheus" coming, nevertheless the only other project he's dedicated to is "Twelve Years a Slave," which will reunite Fassbender along with his "Hunger" and "Shame" helmer Steve McQueen.Bale just wrapped Christopher Nolan's last Batman pic "The Dark Dark evening Increases" which is set to star in some Terrence Malick films, "Lawless" and "Dark evening of Cups." Contact Rob Sneider at rob.sneider@variety.com

Fishing pic lures scribe

RobinsonJen Robinson has been brought onboard to pen the untitled fishing movie for Gil Netter and FLW Outdoors, the sanctioning org for many sports-fishing tournament tours. Netter will produce and help develop the project with FLW principals Irwin Jacobs and Trisha Blake. Plot details were not revealed. Besides the movie, Irwin Jacobs and his daughter Trisha are also behind the Walmart FLW Tour and are hoping to help build the popularity of professional angling. "This movie will have all of the elements that represent great family entertainment. We see a real demand in today's society for clean family fun, and the sport of fishing represents exactly that," Irwin Jacobs said. Robinson penned the scripts for "Flicka 2" and "Flicka 3" for Netter at Fox. She is repped by ICM and Magnet Management. Contact Justin Kroll at justin.kroll@variety.com

Heavy D Appreciated By Diddy, Leader Obama at Memorial

Stylish-hop star Heavy D was appreciated through laughter and tears inside a memorial Friday within the home town of Mount Vernon, N.Y. that incorporated anecdotes from longtime friend Diddy and words of encouragement for his youthful daughter, shipped in the letter from Leader Obama.our editor recommendsHeavy D's 'Now That Individuals Found Love' Elevated in the accurate Billboard ChartsHeavy D Dies: 5 Things to learn about the Rapper-ActorHeavy D Autopsy Results Not proven, Pending Toxicology ReportsHeavy D's Funeral Searching For November. 18 PHOTOS: Hollywood's Notable Deaths "We extend our sincere condolences as of this difficult time. He'll be appreciated for his infectious optimism and many contributions to American music. Please understand that your loved ones are available in our ideas and hopes," see the Obama note, in line with the Rev. Al Sharpton, who reported out of this through the service. Xea Myers, Heavy D's 11-year-old daughter, told everyone else that her father was "still here, not inside the flesh, in the spirit." Heavy D, whose real title was Dwight Myers, was influential in the development of rap since it elevated into phenomenon inside the late eighties and also the 19 nineties. STORY: Rapper Heavy D Dies at 44 His hits incorporated "Since We've Found Love" and "Nuttin' But Love" lots of his music marked the "New Jack Swing" era in urban music, which he separated itself within the pack along with his rhymes, typified by an positive vibe together with a lightheartedness that endeared him to numerous. Sophistication Baptist Chapel am crowded the overflow area was setup. Among people attending were Usher, Full Latifah, Don King, Q-Tip, John Legend and Rosie Perez. A wake held on Thursday attracted famous pals including Chris Rock, Flavor Flav and Russell Simmons. VIDEO: Heavy D's Friend and Friend, Russell Simmons Recalls the Rapper Heavy D died the other day in La at 44. His family mentioned the dying was due to complications from pneumonia. The self-introduced "Overweight Lover" was produced in Jamaica but reared in Mount Vernon, N.Y., where the service happened. He named the city "Money Earnin' Mount Vernon," plus it appeared to become home of Sean "Diddy" Hair hair combs. Through jokes, Hair hair combs spoken about how precisely Heavy D aided supply him with his begin without anyone's knowledge music business, and the way their decades-extended friendship ongoing until Heavy D's dying. Singer Johnny Gill was tearful, saying: "Want to tell Heavy: Nice job.Inch He later gave a effective rendition the gospel hit "Never May Have Handled To Obtain.Inch Related Subjects Obama Sean "Diddy" Hair hair combs Heavy D

Rami Malek Talks 'Twilight,' Teases Paul Thomas Anderson Collaboration

Rami Malek has it good. He'll let you know so, much like he told MTV News around the red-colored carpet for "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Beginning - Part 1." Apart from dealing with play a vampire within the most widely used film franchises ever, on the set that's full of beautiful women, believe it or not, Malek shared he reached perform a a bit more. "I am lucky," he stated. "It's among the perks to be on the movie such as this. You awaken, show on set and hug beautiful women all day long lengthy. Derive it." Even though Malek's character Benjamin, a vampire from an Egyptian coven, does not appear before the other half of these two-part finale, the actor was still being wanting to celebrate the very first half's launch. He told MTV News that starring in "Twilight" switched to be beyond anything he was ever expecting. "Finding yourself in movies generally is excellent, because I can not read," he joked. "Browse around. It does not have any bigger or splashier than this, fans who camping out for the days on finish. That's pretty devoted in my experience.Inch Malek was, however, less forthcoming if this found particulars about his character. He continued to be tight-lipped on Benjamin and the forces, but spoke highly of his co-star, Angela Sarafyan, who plays his character's mate, Tia. "She's an attractive youthful factor, very gifted. I acquired privilege. Like I only say, wake up and check out these gals every single day, it is a good existence." On the top famous this, Malek lately arrived a job within the next, yet-to-be-entitled film by "You Will See Bloodstream" director, Paul Thomas Anderson. He plays the boy-in-law of Phillip Seymour Hoffman's religious leader character. Based on Malek, the expertise of dealing with an auteur like Anderson continues to be "staggering." "It had been among the best encounters of my existence," he stated. Which was all he was prepared to reveal, but guaranteed the mysterious film could be "great.Inch Are you currently searching toward Paul Thomas Anderson's next film? Tell us within the comments below as well as on Twitter!

Studios hope early releases have kudos traction

'Midnight in Paris''Win Win'In Hollywood, awards season has become fixed on the calendar, starting with the late summer and early fall festivals in Venice, Toronto and Telluride and running through to the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve.But despite the kudos industry's focus on autumn, there are good films and performances that are seen and acknowledged the other eight months of the year. They all have unique challenges as they battle for attention with the late bloomers.Among this year's crop of awards movies and perfs looking to buck the seasonal odds are a pair of Fox Searchlight releases -- the March-debuting "Win Win" and May's "The Tree of Life" -- as well as the latest Woody Allen pic, "Midnight in Paris," which first hit theaters over the summer. There's also "The Help," which was released in August and has been receiving tons of positive awards buzz.All of these films come from directors and performers with plenty of awards pedigree. "Win Win" lead Paul Giamatti has a previous supporting actor nomination, as does writer-director Tom McCarthy. Allen, of course, has a bountiful number of noms and wins to his credit, and "Tree of Life" boasts heavyweights such as Brad Pitt, Sean Penn and writer-director Terrence Malick. All three films played at major festivals -- Sundance for "Win Win" and Cannes for "Tree of Life" and "Midnight."In the case of "Midnight," Sony Pictures Classics decided an early release was better for the film's awards chances for a number of reasons."We thought we would face less of a challenge to be considered for awards if we opened early," explains co-prexy Michael Barker. "At the end of the year, there are so many films being considered for awards that your film is fighting for attention, fighting to be seen. If you're not in the top 12 or 15 or even the top 10, it's too difficult to be seen."Instead of fighting for a fall slot, "Midnight" was intentionally opened opposite "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.""Often that really works for films to be considered for awards," Barker says. "It becomes something to be compared against."The approach deviated significantly from the release pattern for Allen's previous film, last year's "You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger." That film also played at Cannes, but Sony Pictures Classics took the more conventional approach and released it in September. With "Midnight," however, the studio saw a chance to make a good early impression that could last into the fall awards season, a premise strengthened by the solid reaction to the film and its impressive $55 million in box office receipts."There are pictures where it makes sense not to open in such a competitive time period," says Barker. "The notice you'll get earlier will stay in people's minds over time."Robert Marich, author of "Marketing to Moviegoers," says awards marketing is all about momentum and always difficult to predict. While most box office release strategies are based around the idea of making the most money, awards are an area where the usual logic does not always apply."Studios have deep pockets. They are the 900-lb. gorilla in the room," he says. "They will do things for non-economic reasons."Sony Pictures Classics' strategy is to keep "Midnight" in theaters as long as possible, send out DVDs and host screenings with the cast and producers and wage a moderate ad campaign."This is not the movie you do a lot of overkill on ads," says Barker. "You have to trust in the movie in a way."AWARD SEASON TALENT PREVIEWSupporting vs. lede debate an annual discussion | Ingenues have tradition of landing lead actress nom | Studios hope early releases have kudos traction | Motion capture perfs under review Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

New Movie Reviews: 'J. Edgar,' 'Jack and Jill,' 'Immortals,' 'Melancholia' Hitting Theaters

Moviegoers have a bounty of options at the box office this weekend, including Clint Eastwood's awards contender J. Edgar, the Adam Sandler cross-dressing comedy Jack and Jill, the Greek gods actioner Immortals and Melancholia, featuring an award-winning performance fromKirsten Dunst.our editor recommendsBox Office Report: Clint Eastwood's 'J. Edgar' Grosses $53,000 From 7 Cities'J. Edgar': What the Critics Are SayingLeonardo DiCaprio Talks J. Edgar Hoover's Homosexuality; Slashed Fee 90 Percent for Clint Eastwood'Immortals'' Mickey Rourke Blasts Marvel Over 'Iron Man 2'Inside the 'Immortals' Premiere: Director Tarsem Laments '300' Comparisons'London Boulevard': Keira Knightley Admits Feelings for Colin Farrell in New Clip (Video)Best Actress Kirsten Dunst Thanks Cannes for Allowing Lars von Trier's 'Melancholia' 'To Still Be in Competition' (Cannes 2011)British Distributor of Lars Von Trier's 'Melancholia' to Go Ahead With Release PlansCANNES Q&A: 'The Conquest' Director Xavier Durringer'Elite Squad 2' Is Brazil's Highest-Grossing Domestic FilmSundance Selects Picks Up Werner Herzog's 'Into the Abyss' J. Edgar, which had its world premiere Wednesday at the 25th annual AFI Fest at Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood, stars Leonardo DiCaprio as legendary FBI director J. Edgar Hoover. The movie, a collaboration between Eastwood and Milk screenwriter Dustin Lance Black, also stars Naomi Watts and Armie Hammer. The biopic opened first in select markets before its nationwide expansion Friday. PHOTOS: 'J. Edgar' Premiere Red Carpet Arrivals Meanwhile, Sandler plays both title characters in Jack and Jill, in which Jack's perfect life turns nightmare when his twin sister, Jill, comes for a visit. Katie Holmes plays Sandler's wife, and Al Pacino appears as himself, as Richard III and as Don Quixote. The movie is directed by Dennis Dugan and co-written by Sandler and Steve Koren. Director Tarsem Singh's Greek god mythology film Immortals boasts visual effects reminiscent of300 (it's also from the same producers). Henry Cavill -- the British actor who was tapped to play Superman in 300 director Zack Snyder's upcoming Man of Steel -- stars as Theseus, a peasant man defending the world from the evil King Hyperion (Mickey Rourke). Freida Pinto plays the goddess Sybelline Oracle Phaedra. PHOTOS: 'Immortals' Premiere Red Carpet Arrivals In other new releases, moviegoers will get their first look atLars von Trier's Melancholia. Dunst, who plays a depressive whose wedding must compete with the end of the world,was named best actressat the 64th Cannes Film Festival in May for her performance. Von Trier made more headlines than Dunst at the May festival after hejokingly boastedof being a Nazi at the press conference following the movie's screening. And Oscar-winning screenwriter William Monahan makes his directing debut with London Boulevard. The movie, a mix of 1960s Brit gangster-movie flourish and 1940s Hollywood noir, stars Colin Farrell as an ex-con trying to go straight who gets pulled back into the criminal underworld. Keira Knightley plays his love interest. VIDEO: Clint Eastwood's 'J. Edgar' Trailer Premieres Read what The Hollywood Reporter'sfilm critics have to say about all the films opening this weekend, and find out how they are expected to perform at the box office. J. Edgar Written by Dustin Lance Black, the Warner Bros. film features Armie Hammer, Judi Dench and Naomi Watts as the historic FBI Boss' closest companions. Click here to read Todd McCarthy's review. THR COVER STORY:Leonardo DiCaprio Talks J. Edgar Hoover's Homosexuality; Slashed Fee 90 Percent for Clint Eastwood Immortals Henry Cavill stars as a Theseus, a peasant tasked with defending the world from the evil King Hyperion in Tarsem Singh's Greek God epic. Click here to read Todd McCarthy's review. Jack and Jill Adam Sandler stars as Jack, whose life is turned upside down when his twin sister, Jill (also played by Sandler), comes for a visit. Click here to read David Rooney's review. Melancholia The Danish director's brooding contemplation of the planet's demise is a bit of a bore, writes Todd McCarthy. Click here to read Todd McCarthy's review. VIDEO: Adam Sandler's 'Jack and Jill' Trailer Hits the Web London Boulevard Irish crime writer Ken Bruen has a stylish line in mean-streets poetry that Oscar-winning screenwriter William Monahan sashays winningly into "London Boulevard," his first feature as director. Click here to read Ray Bennett's review. The Conquest Xavier Durringer's highly anticipated chronicle of current French president Nicholas Sarkozy's rise to power is an amusing yet lightweight political farce. Click here to read Jordan Mintzer's review. VIDEO: 'Melancholia': Second Trailer Shows Stunning Cinematography Elite Squad 2: The Enemy Within "Elite Squad 2" is the most successful film in Brazilian film history, co-written by "City of God" writer Braulio Mantovani.Click here to read Stephen Farber's review. Eames: The Architect and the Painter The James Franco-narrated documentary looks at husband and wife design team Charles and Ray Eames. Click here to read Sura Wood's review. VIDEO: Colin Farrell in 'London Boulevard' Into the Abyss Werner Herzog's second non-fiction film of the year is a troubling inquiry into capital punishment in the U.S. Click here to read Sheri Linden's review. Also opening this weekend are 11-11-11, About Fifty, The Binary Universe, Cook County and Rockstar. Related Topics Elite Squad 2 Melancholia The Conquest J. Edgar Immortals Jack and Jill London Boulevard Eames: The Architect and the Painter Into the Abyss Adam Sandler Clint Eastwood Colin Farrell Freida Pinto John Hurt Katie Holmes Keira Knightley Kirsten Dunst Leonardo DiCaprio Mickey Rourke Naomi Watts Al Pacino Jose Padilha Armie Hammer Lars von Trier

Brett Ratner Steps Down as Oscars Producer Following Gay Slur

Brett Ratner Director Brett Ratner resigned as producer of the 84th annual Academy Awards telecast Tuesday after coming under fire for making a gay slur. "He did the right thing for the Academy and for himself," Academy President Tom Sherak said in a statement issued late Tuesday. "Words have meaning, and they have consequences. Brett is a good person, but his comments were unacceptable. We all hope this will be an opportunity to raise awareness about the harm that is caused by reckless and insensitive remarks, regardless of the intent." While promoting his latest directorial effort, the comedy Tower Heist, Ratner made several controversial remarks to the press. When asked about his creative process at a Los Angeles film screening, Ratner said "Rehearsal is for fags." He later apologized, but then discussed his personal sexual preferences, which included several degrading remarks about actresses Lindsay Lohan and Olivia Munn on Howard Stern's radio show. Brett Ratner and Don Mischer to produce Oscars ceremony Ratner also issued a lengthy statement to The Hollywood Reporter calling his invitation to help produce the Oscars "the proudest moment of my career," but said he had decided to resign because he did not want his comments to take away from the ceremony. "Over the last few days, I've gotten a well-deserved earful from many of the people I admire most in this industry expressing their outrage and disappointment over the hurtful and stupid things I said in a number of recent media appearances. To them, and to everyone I've hurt and offended, I'd like to apologize publicly and unreservedly," Ratner said. "As difficult as the last few days have been for me, they cannot compare to the experience of any young man or woman who has been the target of offensive slurs or derogatory comments. And they pale in comparison to what any gay, lesbian, or transgender individual must deal with as they confront the many inequalities that continue to plague our world." "So many artists and craftspeople in our business are members of the LGBT community, and it pains me deeply that I may have hurt them. I should have known this all along, but at least I know it now: words do matter. Having love in your heart doesn't count for much if what comes out of your mouth is ugly and bigoted." Eddie Murphy to host the Oscars In the statement, Ratner also promised to take "real action" over the coming weeks and months, and said he looked forward to working with GLAAD. "I deeply regret my actions and I am determined to learn from this experience." It is unclear how else Ratner's resignation will affect the Oscars. After he was named a producer, Ratner asked Eddie Murphy to host the show after working with him on Tower Heist. Murphy was considered a surprising choice for the gig after several years of avoiding the spotlight. Do you think Ratner did the right thing?

Malaventura

An Axolote, Circo, Labofilms presentation in association with CCC, Bamboo Audiovisual, Zamora Films, KI Visual. Produced by Milko Luis Coronel, Michel Lipkes, Paula Astorga. Directed by Michel Lipkes. Screenplay, Fernando del Razo, Lipkes. Based on an idea by Lipkes.With: Isaac Lopez, Reynaldo Gavino, Cynthia, Jose Alfredo "El parajito" Martinez, Graciela Castillo, Manuel Valderrama.An elderly man's final day alive in Mexico City is rendered with intensity and rigor by filmmaker Michel Lipkes in the aptly titled "Malaventura." Lipkes' debut feature vigorously flies the flag of the "slow cinema" movement, now especially strong among young Latin American and Asian directors. A distinct absurdist attitude leavens this existential journey, in which the old man's routines and dreams create a destabilizing effect. Result should find a warm welcome on the quality fest circuit. Recent Mexican films such as Carlos Reygadas' "Battle in Heaven" and Nicolas Pereda's "Perpetuum Mobile" have taken on the Mexico City megalopolis as both character and staging area, but it could be argued that Lipkes takes this notion one step further in "Malaventura." In sequence after sequence, the old man (as he's identified in credits, played with rough majesty by non-pro actor Isaac Lopez) is seen in relief against the city's streets, plazas and public spaces. He's an archetype of a man often seen, but more often ignored. The opening nine-minute shot places the old man in his humble apartment, after an extremely slow fade-in as he awakens, does his morning chores and gets ready to go out, his movements counterpointed arrestingly by composer Galo Duran's disturbing music, abetted by Alejandro de Icaza's and Jose Miguel Enriquez's uncompromising sound design. It's probably no accident that the camera views the old man from a kind of "Ozu angle," the low angle that was a signature of Japanese master Yasujiro Ozu, whose several films about the elderly and their fading away echo here. As he's seen walking down his neighborhood streets, the man is dwarfed by his environs, and sounds (such as a destitute man reciting the lyrics of the Mexican national anthem, or a police car) take on sinister qualities. Lipkes frames the spots on the old man's rounds -- a subway car, a park, a taco stand -- as stages on which incidents, observations or nonverbal exchanges take place. The taco-stand action suggests "Malaventura" doesn't take itself grimly seriously, as the stand owner (Reynaldo Gavino) is seen, and heard, chopping up every imaginable part of a cow, one of the film's several details of the city's unique and often hilarious textures. It becomes eventually clear -- though the impatient may give up at some point, even in a pic with a short 66-minute running time -- that the film will unwind as the old man does, following him through his mundane, sometimes lovely, sometimes inexplicable actions. He does have a job, it turns out, selling balloons in a park, but even that is colored by the dangers of the city. More disturbing are sojourns to a porn cinema that plays as if out of a creepy '70s flashback, as well as moments when the old man appears to have lost his bearings altogether. A super-sleazy bar in which a man continually re-recites a single poem plays like the ultimate dead end for those with no future. The finale is less surprising (nor intended to be) than it is a natural last step in a downward spiral, in which, tellingly, the presence of God is nowhere in sight. Credits list the film's widescreen process with the cheeky invented term "Chamagoscope," Lipkes' joke on some local critics who have labelled his and other young Mexican cineastes' films as "Chamago cinema," slang for "dirty cinema." Digital video lensing by Gerardo Barroso artfully emphasizes graininess and desaturated colors, whether in blinding daylight or sepulchral night. Duran's music skillfully worms its way into the subconscious.Camera (color, widescreen, DV), Gerardo Barroso; editors, Lipkes, Leon Felipe Gonzalez; music, Galo Duran; production designer, Nohemi Gonzalez; set decorator, Fernando Barroso; costume designer, Gonzalez; sound (Dolby Digital), Federico Gonzalez; sound designers, Alejandro de Icaza, Jose Miguel Enriquez; re-recording mixer, Alejandro de Icaza; digital effects supervisor, Jose Luis Salazar; assistant director, Maria Fernanda de la Peza; casting, Adrian Arce. Reviewed at Morelia Film Festival (competing), Oct. 21, 2011. Running time: 66 MIN. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

Mia Wasikowska on her behalf Busy Year in 'Jane Eyre,' 'Restless' and 'Albert Nobbs' (Audio Interview)

Focus FeaturesMia Wasikowska in "The Children Are Right" In the last year, Mia Wasikowska performed a vital role inside a film that obtained a best picture Oscar nomination (The Children Are Right), starred inside a film that made a lot more than $1 billion in the box office (Alice's adventures in wonderland) and was named among Time magazine's 100 most influential people on the planet -- pretty good for somebody who only switched 22 earlier this year -- but virtually nobody may even pronounce her title!our editor recommends'Albert Nobbs' Trailer: Glenn Close Dons Drag to experience 19th-Century British Butler (Video)'Jane Eyre' Costume Designer Discloses Secrets Behind Mia Wasikowska's WardrobeTRAILER: 'Alice in Wonderland's' Mia Wasikowska in 'Jane Eyre' In track of the Australian actress recently for any talk about her existence and career -- such as the three films by which she stars this season, Cary Fukunaga's literary adaptation Jane Eyre (opposite Michael Fassbender) because the title character, Rodrigo Garcia's costume drama Albert Nobbs (opposite Glenn Close) like a conniving youthful maid and Gus Van Sant's mellow dramedy Restless (opposite Henry Hopper, the late Dennis Hopper's boy) like a youthful girl identified with terminal cancer -- I informed her which i required to know, for my satisfaction, exactly what the proper pronunciation is. She chuckled and mentioned for that record: "Me-yah Vash-i-kov-ska -- v's rather than w's!" PHOTOS: 28 Stars Who Could Portray Hollywood Icon Sophistication Kelly That's is really a title that you ought to learn and don't forget, because It is a that you'll be hearing for the following six or seven decades. Indeed, she is just one of individuals strangely chameleonic talents of the quality that arrives only a couple of times inside a generation -- think Meryl Streep, Jodie Fosterand Kate Winslet -- and really should be valued. I understand which i won't ever forget the very first time that they discovered my radar. It had been in 2008, throughout season among Cinemax's criminally underappreciated (and lately canceled) drama series In Treatment, and she or he was playing Sophie, among the more youthful patients of psychiatrist Dr. Paul Weston (Gabriel Byrne). During the period of nine hourlong episodes, which are full of dialogue and have been taken in continuous/continuous camera shots, Wasikowska enables you to feel every possible emotion toward her character, who's alternately vulnerable, volatile, and sweet. It is among the great television performances ever, which is absolutely inexplicable it didn't earn her an Emmy nomination. PHOTOS: Hollywood's New Leading Ladies Anyway, the near future looks vibrant for Wasikowska: Restless is playing still in choose theaters Albert Nobbs will open across the country Jan. 27 and, on Jan. 24, there's an outdoors shot that they might score a best actress Oscar jerk on her significantly acclaimed undertake the oft-attempted title character in Jane Eyre. Then, sooner or later within the next couple of several weeks, we'll see her playing Shia LaBeouf's girlfriend in John Hillcoat's long awaited bootlegging period piece The Wettest County on the planet and because the daughter of fellow Aussie Nicole Kidman in Chan-woon Park's twisted-sounding Stoker. Have a pay attention to our conversation... Alice's adventures in wonderland Mia Wasikowska In Treatment Jane Eyre Albert Nobbs

Nets scramble to cover Gadhafi's death

GaddafiLibyans gather Thursday as news spread of Moammar Gadhafi's death. Moammar Gadhafi: Alive? Wounded? Captured? Killed?Prior to president Obama's Thursday afternoon press conference, news nets scrambled to confirm conflicting reports of the Libyan strongman's fate, and the most extreme case turned out to be the truth: Libyan leaders confirmed that the dictator had been killed, and fledgling net Al Jazeera English was including graphic pictures and videos of the Middle Eastern leader's corpse as part of its coverage from roughly 10:30 a.m. ET.CBS News had footage of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton receiving the message on her BlackBerry. "Wow," Clinton said in the clip. "Unconfirmed reports about Gadhafi being captured. Unconfirmed, yeah. We've had a bunch of those before -- we've had him captured a couple of times."This time, though, it was for real.Libyan Prime Minister Mahmoud Jibril told reporters in Tripoli Thursday morning that Libyans "have been waiting for this moment for a long time." Early on Thursday, rebel fighters captured Gadhafi's hometown of Sirte. Early on Thursday, French news agency AFP quoted a commander for the National Transition Council (the rebel force) saying that Gadhafi had been captured in Sirte and "seriously wounded." Evidence of Gadhafi's death was in gruesome abundance on Thursday. CNN aired video provided by Al-Arabiya that appeared to show the former dictator still alive but bleeding from wounds on his head as he was manhandled into a jeep and beaten. Unedited copies of the video were posted all over the Web moments later; someone close to the cameraman or possibly the cameraman himself is shouting, "Allahu Akbar!" ("God is great!") as Gadhafi is passed around among the soldiers. Photos of the body were circulated by several agencies. Gadhafi was 69.The Arab Spring uprisings have caused turmoil across the Middle East, ending in revolutions for Egypt, where president Hosni Mubarak was ousted, and Tunisia. Nations including Syria, Bahrain and Yemen have undergone serious governmental changes, and unrest in other countries in the region threatens to blossom into full-blown civil war.The abundance of international news has put a serious strain on news org budgets; it has also shifted focus somewhat from American news nets to the BBC and Qatar-based Al Jazeera, which has been seeking greater cable distribution in the U.S.Ongoing strife in Libya has affected more than one sector of the news industry; the finance world has paid close attention to the increasingly bloody war in a major OPEC nation. On Thursday, the price of oil continued to fluctuate, dipping when the nation's production rose to 350,000 barrels per day as fighting slowed in recent weeks. The price of light sweet crude for delivery in November fell 21 to $89.50 a barrel on news that Gadhafi had been killed. Contact Sam Thielman at sam.thielman@variety.com

Matt Reeves pointing new Twilight Zone Movie

Regardless of the talk of countless A-list names finding yourself in contention, Cloverfield director Matt Reeves continues to be named because the person to direct Warner Bros' new Twilight Zone movie.A couple of days ago, we reported that Christopher Nolan, Michael Bay and Alfonso Cuarón were on WB's wishlist for that new movie version from the classic Television show.In accordance to some report through the always-reliable Deadline, Reeves has become in discussions to accept helm, with the expectation the film will start shooting by summer time 2012.One question this may raise is what is going to occur to all of the projects that Reeves is wearing his schedule? Since he finished on Allow Me To In, Reeves continues to be mounted on Frankenstein story This Dark Endeavour, vampire novel adaptation The Passage, along with a remake of They Live.That's as well as the possibility Cloverfield follow up, and passion project The Invisible Lady.Little's known concerning the plot of Twilight Zone, even though it will apparently be considered a single story instead of an anthology piece.Now you can read Total Film magazine on apple iphone and iPad via Apple Newsstand! To locate it around the United kingdom Application Store, click the link. To locate it around the US Application Store, click the link.

Tone Loc Collapses Onstage in Atlanta

Rapper Tone Loc flattened onstage within an Atlanta concert on Saturday. According to reviews, the 45-year-old MC, most broadly noted for megahits "Wild Factor" and "Funky Cold Medina," has past seizures. This Past Year, he'd the same incident within an outdoors performance in Pensacola Beach, Fla. The main reason was mentioned being getting hot.our editor recommendsRapper Ron Ross Suffers Seizure, Forces Emergency Plane LandingRick Ross Seizure: Just what the Music Clients are SayingRick Ross Recouping Tweets Video From Plane According to TMZ, Loc (real title: Anthony Terrell Cruz), was gone to live in some nearby hospital and released. Following reviews from the seizure, his manager told the site Loc was doing fine and was battling with exhaustion. STORY:Ron Ross Recouping Tweets Video From Plane On March. 14, rapper Ron Ross stood a seizure throughout your flight bound for Memphis, Tenn., where he was due to perform on Friday evening, forcing an unexpected emergency landing. Late a year ago, Tone Loc was stopped in L.A. on suspicion of Driving under the influence, which police later found the final outcome will be a seizure driving. The newest collapse comes 11 days after Loc pleaded no contest to weapons and domestic violence charges, stemming from an arrest in La on June 18 following an alleged physical altercation while using mother of just one of his children. Loc is discovered possessing an non listed assault weapon (a Colt AR-15 Sporter), although a release within the La County da's office specified it had not been found in the assault. He was sentenced to at least one day in city jail, three years of formal probation, four weeks of community service and 52 times of anger-management counseling by Burbank Superior Court Judge Patrick Hegarty. Related Subjects Ron Ross Tone Loc

Will The Remake of 'The Crow' Ever Happen?

Remember 'The Crow'? That movie from 1994 starring Bruce Lee's son as some sort of weird superhero-ghost hybrid who exacts revenge on those who have wronged him? Well, a reboot of that movie has been in the works for quite some time, but it's no closer to being made then when it was first announced. According to Twitch, Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, who was attached to direct, has just dropped out. For the record, that makes him the second director to leave the project, the first being Stephen Norrington. The producers have had trouble on the writer and actor front, too. Nick Cave wrote the initial script, only to have it rejected, and Bradley Cooper was attached to star as the Crow, but ended up leaving due to scheduling conflicts. With the news of Fresnadillo no longer directing, who knows if this thing will ever get made. [via Twitch] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

NCIS: La Pulls Back the Curtain on Callen's Past

Chris O'Donnell NCIS: La executive producer Shane Brennan promises that Tuesday's episode will disclose a little more about the mysterious past of Chris O'Donnell's Agent Callen in comparison to initial few seasons combined.Fall Preview: Get scoop on all your favorite returning shows"This is often a moment that we've been planning 50-odd episodes," Brennan notifies TVGuide.com. "Inside the first four to five minutes, study a good deal of detail about who Callen is. It fills in blanks that he's just discovered throughout these past handful of episodes, nevertheless it fills in particulars which return to when he will be a child and the way he ended up within the united states . States. It is extremely specific."The other day, Hetty (Linda Search) returned for the methods center after you have been shot with the mind from the Romanian crime family with connections to Callen's past. She introduced Callen something special: his mother's title. Really, Tuesday's episode unveils that Hetty really understood Callen's mother personally.That begs the question: Will Callen be capable of forgive Hetty to help keep these particulars from him for this type of very long time? "It is going towards the core of [Callen and Hetty's] relationship," Brennan states. "It creates an important level in Callen's existence."NCIS: La: Can Deeks handle someone swap?"Does it mean we'll learn everything about Callen? No," Brennan continues. When you uncover the episode, you'll realize there's another side of him. He's still ultimately pursuing his identity... and that we have still got more to supply.InchExamine out photos in the NCIS: LA castIn the meantime, though, Brennan signifies that Callen - and also the team - may well be more stable than it has been throughout his recent mission for your truth. "You will notice that Callen is a little more peaceful with themselves because of what he's discovered," Brennan teases. "As well as the team is just pleased to possess him to where he was. This really is really the Callen they have labored with. He's resolved a couple of from the issues that were resulting in him problems, and everything's in line.InchNCIS: La airs Tuesdays at 9/8c on CBS.

NPR Makes Sesame Courses Gary Knell New Boss

NPR on its blog today confirmed that Sesame Workshop leader and Boss Gary Knell remains attracted on as leader and Boss of National Public Radio, following a news broke round the network’s Weekend With Nevertheless show. He'll dominate 12 ,. 1 and fill the area that was vacated when former Boss Vivian Schiller departed carrying out a couple of high-profile dust-ups: one when an NPR professional was caught around the hidden camera calling the Tea Party “racist” additionally to Schiller’s part inside the dismissal of NPR and Fox News commentator Juan Williams over his comments about being uncomfortable seeing people in Musilm dress on planes. NPR offers fit in with fire from some in Congress that are searching to reduce everyone radio network’s funding. From today’s announcement about Knell: NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik reviews that Knell states he hopes to “calm the waters just a little” at NPR following a crises and political controversies of history year. More youthful crowd hopes to “depoliticize” partisan debate within the way ahead for public radio. “It’s not about liberal or conservative it’s about justness,” Knell told David today. “We’ve arrived at increase the risk for situation we’re delivering an acceptable service, using the means by which all of us do our jobs, but in the way we disseminate what is the news.” And David produces us that: “In 2009, the latest year that Sesame Workshop’s tax returns are freely available, Knell received pay of $684,144 and additional compensation of $62,000. He mentioned he'd be taking a pay cut to just accept the job. More youthful crowd presently serves round the board in the for-profit arm of AARP, but mentioned he was departing it by early next season. “Three decades ago, Knell offered just like a counsel for Dems on several Senate committees and subcommittees. More youthful crowd pointed to use he attempted on child unhealthy weight and child health within the behest of Republicans including then-Sen. Mike Brownback of Kansas after which it-Secretary of Condition Condoleezza Grain.”

Sony Pictures Prepares Mount Everest Movie With Doug Liman

If directing a film is like climbing a mountain, then imagine what kind of Herculean task Doug Liman has ahead of him: he's planning to make a film based on one of the most iconic Mount Everest stories in history. In the 1920s, a man by the name of George Mallory looked to be the first man to climb the mountain. After his first two attempts fell short, he tried a third time, but was never heard from again (his remains were found 70 years later). There is still some debate on whether Mallory made it to the summit or not. This will not be the first time Mount Everest has depicted in film. Most recently, 'Everest' -- an IMAX documentary narrated by Liam Neeson -- was released in 1998. [via Deadline] Image courtesy of AFP/Getty Images

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Exec. Says Device Used On Jackson Was Inadequate

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- An executive for the maker of a medical device used by Michael Jacksons doctor to monitor the singer told jurors on Friday that the equipment was not adequate for the continuous monitoring of patients. The $275 fingertip device that monitors the pulse and blood oxygen levels was recovered after Jacksons death and was being used by Dr. Conrad Murray while he was giving the singer doses of the surgical anesthetic propofol. Prosecutors called Nonin Medical executive Bob Johnson to try to show that Murray lacked enough equipment to care for the singer during the treatments. Propofol is normally administered in hospital settings. Johnson said the model that Murray used had no audible alarm and was not intended to be used for the continuous monitoring of patients. Murray, 58, has pleaded not guilty to a charge of involuntary manslaughter. If convicted, Murray could face up to four years in prison and lose his medical license. Jurors are expected Friday to hear from paramedics who responded to the singers rented mansion and tried to revive him. Martin Blount and Richard Senneff had previously testified at a preliminary hearing that Murray never mentioned giving Jackson the powerful anesthetic propofol and told them the singer lost consciousness moments before an ambulance was called. Both men believed the singer had died by the time they arrived, but Murray insisted Jackson be taken to a hospital for more resuscitation efforts. The prosecution witnesses will likely provide jurors more insight into Jacksons final moments as futile attempts were made to revive the unresponsive superstar as the trial enters its fourth day. On Thursday, a pair of Jackson staffers described the chaotic scene at the rented mansion. Personal chef Kai Chase said she was preparing a spinach Cobb salad for Jackson when a panicked and flustered Murray came down a spiral staircase shouting for her to get security and the singers son, Prince. His energy was very nervous and frantic, said Chase, who added she ran to get Jacksons son in a nearby room. I said, Hurry, Dr. Murray needs you. Something may be wrong with your father. Chase said later she saw paramedics and security running upstairs to Jacksons bedroom where he lay and some of the house staff were crying, unsure of what was happening. The children were crying and screaming, she said. We started hugging. We came together, held hands and we began to pray. Bodyguard Alberto Alvarez said he went to help Jackson after the singers assistant called him on his cellphone. Shocked at seeing Jackson lying motionless in his bed, eyes slightly open, Alvarez barely had time to react when he heard the singers daughter scream Daddy! from the doorway. He led her and Prince from theroom, trying to comfort them. Alvarez then said Murray told him to put vials of medicine he scooped from Jacksons nightstand into a bag. Alvarez complied and also placed an IV bag into another bag. Alvarezs testimony was key for prosecutors who contend Murray, who has pleaded not guilty, was intent on concealing signs that he had been giving the singer doses of propofol as a sleep aid. Alvarez said he thought Murray might be preparing to take the items to the hospital, but the bags never made it to the hospital and the bodyguard never questioned the doctor. Defense attorney Ed Chernoff asked whether there was enough time for Alvarez to shield Jacksons children, survey the room and stow away the drugs in the brief period that phone records show he was in the home before calling emergency responders. The bodyguard insisted there was, telling the attorney, Im very efficient, sir. Chernoff was not convinced, questioning whether 30 seconds was enough time for the dramatic sequence to play out. Alvarez assured him there was. The defense attorney also challenged Alvarezs recollection, asking whether the collection of the vials happened after paramedics had come and whisked Jackson to a nearby hospital. Alvarez denied it happened after he called 911. Chernoff questioned why Alvarez didnt tell authorities about Murrays commands to bag up the medication immediately after Jackson died, but instead waited until two months after the singers death. The bodyguard said he didnt realize its significance until seeing a news report in late June in which he recognized one of the bags detectives were carrying out of Jacksons mansion. The burly Alvarez became emotional as the 911 call was played for jurors. Jacksons mother, Katherine, appeared distraught and her son, Randy, huddled next to her and put his arm around her. Was that difficult to hear? prosecutor David Walgren asked. It is, Alvarez replied. Alvarezs testimony allowed Walgren to present jurors directly with a bottle of propofol that theyve heard much about throughout the previous two days of the trial. Jurors intently looked at the bottle, which appeared to still contain some liquid. Walgren asked whether anything good had happened to Alvarez as a result of his experience in Jacksons bedroom. No sir, Alvarez responded. Media outlets reportedly offered him up to $500,000 for interviews, but Alvarez said he always refused. Its caused a lot of financial problems, he said, starting to choke up. I went from a great salary to hardly anything. ___ AP Entertainment Writer Anthony McCartney contributed to this report Copyright 2011 by Associated Press. All rights reserved.This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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First look at Safran Foer adaptationEither fittingly or distastefully close to the tenth anniversary of 9/11 (you tell us), the trailer for Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close has just debuted over at iTunes.Based on Jonathan Safran Foer's sophomore novel (following Everything Is Illuminated, which was filmed by Liev Schriber in 2005), Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close is the story of Oskar, whose father is killed in the Twin Tower attacks. Oskar believes his father left him the message in the form of a key, sparking a NY-based quest to find the lock that it fits.Foer's book was divisive, irritating as many people as it moved (it has quirks like a flick-book section in which a figure falling from the World Trade Centre floats back to the top) and on the evidence of the trailer, the film flirts with a similarly problematic sentimentality. We're not sure U2 are helping either, but there's no doubting the strength of that cast, headed up by Tom Hanks and Sandra Bullock, and including Max Von Sydow, John Goodman, Jeffrey Wright, James Gandolfini, Viola Davis, and newcomer Thomas Horn as Oskar.Stephen Daldry (Billy Elliot, The Hours) is directing a screenplay by Eric Roth (Benjamin Button), and the film is out on Christmas Day in North America, and February 3 in the UK.

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Who's Coming Between Glee's Kurt and Blaine?

Grant Gustin Just whenever we thought Kurt (Chris Colfer) and Blaine (Darren Criss) would become happy for some time... Grant Gustin has became a member of the cast of Glee as Sebastian, a Dalton Warbler and potential love interest for Blaine, TVLine.com reviews. Simply because he's a Warbler, does not lead him to a pleasant guy. Actually, he's referred to because the male version of Santana (Naya Rivera). Glee: The Ten best and 10 worst performances Gustin, whose theater credits include West Side Story (very fitting!), will first come in Episode 5 from the third season, which airs Tuesdays at 8/7c on Fox. What is your opinion? Tell us within the comments below.

Now in Movie History: 'A Streetcar Named Desire' Changes Screen Acting Forever

Movie: 'A Streetcar Named Desire' Release Date: September 18, 1951 The Way It Got Made: Like a medium that came from within the late 1800s, film was still being greatly a Victorian talent well into the center of the following century. 'Streetcar,' possibly a lot more than every other movie, pulled the medium kicking and screaming in to the twentieth century and forced it to develop up. The make an effort to adapt Tennessee Williams' landmark play for that screen met with epic censorship battles in Hollywood. Even just in its tamer, abridged form, however, the film version of 'Streetcar' grew to become Hollywood's first movie which was strictly for grown ups. And Marlon Brando's raw, emotional performance inside it forced a brand new type of maturity into screen acting, that was never exactly the same again. 'Streetcar' had taken Broadway by storm if this opened up in 1947, inside a production directed by Elia Kazan and cast with relative unknowns Brando, Jessica Tandy, Kim Hunter, and Karl Malden. The play's adult styles resulted in couple of in Hollywood desired to touch it. Nevertheless, Kazan attempted to import the development wholesale towards the screen, with similar cast, director, and author. Warner Bros. felt it needed a minumum of one proven star within the cast and known as for Tandy to become changed within the lead role of Blanche DuBois. Kazan found his Blanche in Vivien Leigh, who had performed the role around the London stage, underneath the direction of her husband, Laurence Olivier. The part appeared an ideal fit for that actress who had performed Scarlett O'Hara in 'Gone Using the Wind' ten years earlier. Blanche was as an older Scarlett, a Southern belle who were built with a inclination to make use of and discard males and who maintained an intimate dependence on a disappeared past which was never as genteel and delicate as she'd imagined so that it is. Leigh's mannered, typically-trained performance style clashed with Brando's more raw, unfiltered Method technique, however, that clash fit the figures of Blanche and her brother-in-law, the crude, brazen Stanley Kowalski. As Stella (Stanley's wife and Blanche's sister), Hunter gives a brashly sensual performance, making obvious through facial expression and gesture the carnal attraction that stored her associated with Stanley. And Malden found lots of layers to experience in Mitch, the new suitor caught within the crossfire between Blanche and Stanley. Most company directors would attempt to open the play for that screen, to ensure that it can't feel stagebound inside a medium that may provide the figures more room to maneuver and breathe, but Kazan desired to maintain as well as boost the play's feeling of claustrophobia. The majority of the movie, therefore, was shot within the set representing Stanley and Stella's two-room apartment inside a seedy New Orleans neighborhood, with Kazan moving the walls ever closer together in one scene to another, as though to pressure the eventual confrontation between Stanley and Blanche. 'A Streetcar Named Desire' - Trailer for any Late nineteen fifties Re-Release The shoot was the simple part obtaining the script beyond the censors who went the development Code wasn't. The code office required 68 script changes, focusing on three objectionable areas. First, it wouldn't permit any mention of the homosexuality, relevant in Blanche's admission that her youthful husband wiped out themself over her taunts after she discovered him in mattress by having an older guy. Second, it wouldn't allow any suggestion that Blanche would be a lady who searched for sex because of its own sake and never from romance or loneliness. Finally, it wouldn't allow any hint of rape in Stanley's final attack against Blanche. Kazan was willing to stop the very first two within the final script, Blanche describes her husband as weak, recommending his problem was impotence, though an astute viewer reading through between your lines might infer homosexuality. Mention of the Blanche's sexual past is made similarly vague. But Kazan and Williams was their ground around the rape scene, quarrelling the film wouldn't make sense at all without them, plus they threatened just to walk when they did not obtain way. Eventually, the censors exercised with Kazan and Williams a method to take part in the scene within the most oblique and symbolic possible way (with Stanley's smashing from the mirror like a metaphor for that figurative and literal destruction of Blanche's self-image that follows). Also, because Hollywood morality required that Stanley be punished for his violent act, the film would finish, less the play did (with Stanley and Stella's apparent reconciliation), however with Stanley losing Stella, who takes their infant and moves along with neighboring tenants. (Although, again, an astute viewer might interpret the truth that Stella does not move greater than a couple of ft from Stanley being an indication that they may eventually reconcile.) The code office, whose censors were generally Catholics, had lengthy offered like a buffer between filmmakers and also the Catholic Legion of Decency, which released its very own film rankings that may discourage Catholics along with other Christian moviegoers from visiting a proscribed movie. Getting exercised compromises that gained the approval from the Hollywood censors, Kazan and Williams figured they did not need to bother about the Legion of Decency. These were wrong. Legion authorities elevated their very own objections to Kazan's cut from the film and stated whether it were launched out of the box, it might earn their dreaded "Condemned" rating. Fearing a boycott, Warner's worked out it's contractual to final cut and trimmed about 12 moments, amounting to 5 minutes, without Kazan's understanding or permission. The recut 'Streetcar' gained the Legion's milder "B" rating. Kazan was furious. He remembered later, Warner's wanted a seal. They did not provide a damn concerning the beauty or artistic worth of the image. For them it had been just a bit of entertainment. It had been business, not art. They wanted to find the entire family to determine the image. They did not want anything within the picture that may keep anybody away. Simultaneously they thought about being dirty enough to drag people in. The entire business was an outrage. The Way It Was Received: The censorship brouhaha appeared to create no impact on the general public, which made the film an enormous hit. It had been a vital success too, generating rave reviews and 12 Oscar nominations, a lot more than any film that year. All from the stars were nominated, and three of these won, a task since repeated only by 1976's 'Network.' Despite giving among the difinitive performances within the good reputation for movies, Brando was the lone 'Streetcar' star snubbed on Oscar evening. Nevertheless, with only his second movie (his first was the war drama 'The Men' in 1950), Brando had become an immediate star. Kazan cemented his A-list status in Hollywood and immediately began on 'Viva Zapata,' the 2nd of his three film collaborations with Brando. Lengthy-Term Impact: 'Streetcar' would be a high watermark within the careers of involved. Leigh made only three more movies in her own career, including 'The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone' (with different novel by Williams), before her dying from chronic t . b in 1967. Hunter would spend the majority of the nineteen fifties on Hollywood's blacklist but came back to fame as Zira, the compassionate chimpanzee researcher within the 'Planet from the Apes' movies. Malden shone in 'On the Waterfront' (opposite Brando and under Kazan's direction) as well as in the western 'One-Eyed Jacks' (the only real movie Brando ever directed) before settling into late-career fame like a hard-boiled TV cop ('The Roads of Bay Area,A opposite the youthful Michael Douglas) as well as an American Express pitchman ("Don't leave the house without themInch). Williams would continue his run among America's finest playwrights, and Hollywood would still adapt his work through the nineteen fifties and '60s (including 'Cat on the Hot Container Roof' and 'Sweet Bird of Youth'), although frequently in watered-lower form. For the following decade . 5, Kazan continued to be a high director on Broadway as well as in Hollywood, where he directed such landmarks as 'On the Waterfront,' 'East of Eden,' 'A Face within the Crowd,' and 'Splendor within the Grass.' He demonstrated as instrumental in starting the film careers of James Dean, Avoi Marie Saint, Carroll Baker, Eli Wallach, Andy Griffith, Natalie Wood, and Warren Beatty because he had with Brando. Brando, obviously, continued to savor probably the most spectacular -- and spectacularly thrown away -- careers within the good reputation for film. He finally won his first Oscar for his legendary performance as stevedore Terry Malloy in 1954's 'On the Waterfront.' His second came nearly two decades later for 'The Godfather.' For fifty years after 'Streetcar,' he'd deliver a number of indelible performances which were alternately brilliant, harrowing, maddeningly self-indulgent, sometimes completely bizarre, but never boring. Still, nothing he ever did removed the edgy spirit apparent in the Stanley Kowalski, a performance that made popular the technique and blew away forever the stuffy, stagy, superficial acting styles of history. Brando's example inspired numerous entertainers who adopted, beginning with fellow Method entertainers like James Dean and Paul Newman, and ongoing through this very day with stars like The Actor-brad Pitt who, even when they did not follow Brando's technique, still copied him by using their very own eccentric muses. But 'Streetcar' did not just change screen acting. It transformed screen storytelling by growing the plethora of that which was allowable. 'Streetcar' demonstrated the censors might be flexible, even on such once-core concepts like a refusal to illustrate rape. Through the next decade . 5, a rising tide of foreign films with adult subject material would push Hollywood to trap up, while in your own home, bold company directors like Kazan, Otto Preminger, Stanley Kubrick and Mike Nichols would push the censors even more before system finally stopped working. Kazan would finally break the energy from the Legion using the discharge of 1956's salacious 'Baby Toy,' while Nichols would basically sweep away the final vestiges from the old Production Code with 1966's 'Who's Scared of Virginia Woolf?' Changing the code was the rankings system we have today, which appreciates that you will find some movies that merely aren't appropriate for children. 'Streetcar' was the very first movie created using that thought in your mind it had been only dependent on time prior to the relaxation of the profession swept up by using it. 'A Streetcar Named Desire' - "Hey, Stellaaaa!" The Way It Plays Today: Kazan's director's cut was restored in 1993. It consists of a couple of lines of dialogue which make more explicit Stanley's attraction to Blanche, Stella's full sexual confidence over Stanley's brutishness, and Blanche's own carnality. Also, the scene where Stella quietly responds to Stanley's famous cry ("Hey, Stellaaaa!") by having an alternating combination of contempt and surrender is longer and much more nuanced. But even without these corrections, in the diluted form, 'Streetcar' continues to be dripping with desire, having a frankness that appears astonishing to this day. And six decades did absolutely nothing to diminish the energy from the ensemble's acting, especially Brando's turn. Knowing just the later, bloated Brando, your debt it to you to ultimately begin to see the 27-year-old, not-yet-famous Brando burn an opening within the screen because he explodes with whitened-hot intensity, charisma and sensuality. Follow Gary Susman on Twitter @garysusman.

Why the 'Glee' Season Three Premiere Required a Rankings Dive (Analysis)

Fox's hit musical drama Gleetook a rankings hit in the third-season premiere Tuesday, falling 29 percent within the 18-49 demographic in comparison to last year's season opener.our editor recommends'Glee' Season 3 Premiere: Hits and MissesTim Goodman's Fall Digital recording device List 'Glee': Ryan Murphy Discloses Particulars on 'The Glee Project' Finalists' Characters'Glee': Rachel and Finn's Future and much more Season 3 Spoilers'Glee' Season 3 Premiere Sparks Internet FrenzyRelated Subjects•Glee•TV Rankings Glee still drawn in an exceedingly healthy 4. rating (and 8.six million audiences) also it was the very best-ranked show within the 8 p.m. time slot among more youthful audiences 18-34. But it is nonetheless an unexpected dip for any series that grew to become an overnight phenomenon 2 yrs ago and it has since produced an incredible number of iTunes downloads and created a concert tour, a three dimensional movie along with a reality spinoff (Oxygen's The Glee Project). PHOTOS: 'Glee' Season 3: To School Pictures Much more surprising is the fact that newcomer comedy The Brand New Girl built on its Glee lead-in, tugging in tens of millions of audiences and calculating a 4.8 rating, up 55 percent in comparison towards the season premiere of Raising Hope in September 2010. The primary reason, say industry experts, is probably an uneven second season that appeared to sacrifice storytelling for star tributes. "A lackluster story last season might have performed a component [within the premiere rankings]," states Kaira Adgate, senior vice president research at Horizon Media. PHOTOS: Behind the curtain of Emmy Contender Glee's 'Rumours' Episode Glee opened up large this past year, tugging inside a 5.4 rating within the demo and 12 million audiences. It finished its second-season run calculating a 3.4 rating within the demo (excluding the publish-Super Bowl episode). Many industry associates acknowledge that Gleewent from the tracks artistically last season. But Fox professionals have expressed confidence that co-designers Ryan Murphy and Kaira Falchuk have accomplished a training course-correction this year. Indeed, Fox Entertainment leader Kevin Reilly has stressed it's "an extremely back-to-fundamentals year." The show has additionally endured debate. News that it is stars Jum Michele, Chris Colfer and Cory Monteith would exit the show in the finish of the season spurred an incredible number of angry Tweets and blogs from fans who've become connected to the stars and -- possibly irrationally -- expected these phones carry on our prime school-set series despite their figures graduated. (Producers subsequently stated the trio they are under contract even though their figures are graduation this year, they might go back to Glee should it obtain a 4th season or perhaps in a possible NY-set spinoff.) PHOTOS: Fall TV Preview 2011: The Coming back Shows And also the Glee brand extensions, while tugging in lots of supplemental income for studio twentieth century Fox Television, also might be a double-edged sword, resulting in a "saturation" effect and viewer fatigue as evidenced through the disappointing box office for summer's three dimensional concert movie. "The summer time concerts, gossips about cast changes, the downloads, the Oxygen reality series," adds Adgate. "Possibly the franchise has spread itself too thin so that they can make ancillary [revenue]." PHOTOS: 'Glee' Takes New york city: Behind the curtain Obviously, any network -- especially broadcast systems having a quickly aging viewer demographic -- would have a 4 rating within the marketer-coveted 18-49 demo. And Glee also offers a higher area of Digital recording device viewing. Last season, the show's live-plus-seven rating rose to some 4.2. But as the hard-core Gleeks are clearly still onboard. It remains to appear if casual fans will re-uncover the show because this "back-to-fundamentals" season progresses. Related Subjects Glee Chris Colfer Jane Lynch Jum Michele Matthew Morrison Ryan Murphy TV Rankings Cory Monteith Darren Criss Fox Broadcasting Corporation The Glee Project Glee: The three dimensional Concert Movie

Imax Giving Sony's 'Underworld 4' Day-and-Date Release

TORONTO -- Imax is super-sizing Underworld Awakening, the 4th installment in The new sony Pictures Entertainment's supernatural-action franchise from Lakeshore Entertainment, to screen from The month of january 20, 21012.our editor recommends'300' looking for day-and-date Imax bowEXCLUSIVE: 'Underworld 4' Latches onto Swedish Pointing Team The film from creator Len Wiseman is going to be launched in Imax digital cinemas synchronised using the film's worldwide release. Underworld Awakening stars Kate Beckinsale as Selene, and marks the very first title within the franchise to become launched in Imax's three dimensional format. "Underworld is just one of Screen Gems' most significant franchises, therefore it's vital that you us to provide the film since it's fans need to see it: about the Imax screen," Rory Bruer, leader of Worldwide Distribution for The new sony Pictures Delivering, stated Thursday. Related Subjects Kate Beckinsale Worldwide

Win a Warrior Prize Pack Including a MMA Glove Signed by Joel Edgerton!

Gavin O’Connor’s Warrior earned rave reviews last weekend (including mine, which you can read here) on the strength of its fine performances and heart-wrenching story of two mixed martial artist brothers (Tom Hardy and Joel Edgerton) pitted against each other in and outside of the ring. Now’s your chance to play guest critic and enter to win a prize pack Movieline’s giving away that includes the ultimate Warrior memorabilia: An MMA glove signed by star Joel Edgerton. To win, submit your best 10-word review of Warrior (must be exactly ten words, and as clever/poignant/punny as you desire) and Movieline’s editors will award the best submission with a prize pack that includes: - An MMA glove signed by actor Joel Edgerton (pictured below) - The Men of Warrior coffee table book - A Warrior t-shirt - A Warrior one-sheet Enter to win by submitting your 10-word review in one of two places: The comments section below. On Twitter, using the hashtags #Warrior and #MLgiveaway Entries will be accepted until Thursday, September 14, at 12 noon PT/3pm ET, when we’ll announce the winner here at Movieline and on Twitter at @Movieline.

Lucci Not Departing Fundamental steps The Kids Quietly

NEW You'll be able to, N.Y. -- Erica Kane wouldnt leave quietly if she felt shed been injured. Neither is Susan Lucci as The Kids will get near its finish on ABC. Lucci has memorably referred to Kane concerning the drama, which airs its last episode on ABC on Sept. 23, which is unclear whether she'll be a part of an attempt emigrate the series online. In the lately launched epilogue to her memoir, Lucci significantly belittled her ABC bosses for axing The Kids, that's been concerning the air since 1970. She mentioned careful analysis cancel the show was motivated by avarice and mentioned your brain of Fundamental steps daytime unit, John Frons, has that fatal combination of insufficient understanding and arrogance. Frons, in getting rid of The Kids then one Existence to exist in April, mentioned the cleaning cleaning soap operas were a victim of lowering interest. He mentioned trying to aid shows in severe decline was like trying to trap a falling knife. Lucci shared with her own story inside the paperback edition of My Existence, a memoir launched in hardcover taken. The actress mentioned Frons mentioned, in proclaiming that in regards to the cancellation, that it may be forty percent cheaper to produce the cooking and weight-loss series that are altering the two cleaning cleaning soap operas. If John Frons could show his bosses he could save the network forty percent in production costs, he is able to keep his job even if the comfort people lost ours, she written. She noted that several employees on my small Children had either lost their jobs or lost money when the show moved its production base from New You'll be able to to California lately to economize. I question, did John Frons possess a pay cut, too? Lucci written. She belittled Frons for establishing a completely new mind author about the enter in 2008, and essentially pushing aside Agnes Nixon, the cleaning cleaning soap opera legend who created The Kids. Lucci mentioned that several occasions Id click the television to ABC and not realize I used to be watching The Kids. Once the show was unrecognizable in my opinion, I am in a position to only imagine how our audiences felt. Frons wasn't designed for comment, a speaker mentioned, and ABC declined to cope with Luccis specific comments. Just about everyone has the respect in the world for Susan and so are sorry she felt the necessity to write this epilogue to have an otherwise incredible career, speaker Jori Petersen mentioned. The long run for Lucci and many types of The Children is uncertain. The media company Prospect Park within this summer time signed a certification deal to continue the two cleaning cleaning soap opera tales beyond their television lives either online or on other platforms. The business features handles a couple of from the One Existence to reside in stars, which is mentioned being settling with Lucci together with other The Kids stars. Prospect Park does not have announcement on any The Kids participants, speaker Melissa Zuckerman mentioned Monday. ___ ABC is possessed with the Wally Disney Co. ___ Online: http://abc.go.com/shows/all-my-children Copyright 2011 by Connected Press. All rights reserved.These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Juan Carlos Fresnadillo Pointing Summit's 'Highlander' Redo

Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images Juan Carlos Fresnadillo remains set to direct Summit Entertainment's re-imagining of Highlander. The 4 weeks Later helmer will begin filming in the year. Art Marcum and Matt Holloway written the script for your latest version, which is founded on the first concept ofan immortal Scottish swordsman who must do fight by getting a similarly invincible barbarian.Neal H. Moritz and Peter Davis will produce as well as Enrique López Lavigne and Belen Atienza. Rui Costa Reis and Eliad Josephson of RCR Media Group, that's co-financing the look, are executive producers.Justin Lin, who dropped out as directorlast month, can also be an expert producer. The UTA-repped Fresnadillo directed the The the spanish language language-language Intacto.His latest film, Criminals, features its own world premiere Monday within the Toronto Film Festival. Juan Carlos Fresnadillo Highlander

'Connected' wins award

The Berlin Film Festival as well as the activist org Interdependence Movement have named Tiffany Shlain's doc "Connected" the champion in the first Interdependence Film Prize for emerging filmmakers. Kudo was given out through the Interdependence Day Forum, held Sept. 12 near Ground Zero in Gotham. Shlain's doc, which combines an autobiographical tale about her family with phone intensifying links between everything and everyone inside the new-media age, preemed at Sundance taken and may soon hit theaters in the Paladin release. The trophy is among two being given out within the forum, while using many other to activism. Pic begins its theatrical rollout Friday, Sept. 16, in San Francisco Bay Area, getting a Gotham run, beginning March. 14, also concerning the itinerary. Contact Gordon Cox at gordon.cox@variety.com

Justin Timberlake Wins 2011 Emmy For Outstanding Guest Actor In Comedy Series (SNL)

Outstanding Guest Actor Inside A Comedy Series Saturday Evening Live NBC SNL Galleries in colaboration with Universal Media Galleries and Broadway Video Justin Timberlake, Host Outstanding Animated Program Futurama The Late Philip J. Fry Comedy Central The Curiosity Company in colaboration with Last Century Fox Television Matt Groening, Executive Producer David X. Cohen, Executive Producer Ken Keeler, Executive Producer Serta Vebber, Co-Executive Producer Patric M. Verrone, Co-Executive Producer Josh Weinstein, Co-Executive Producer Eric Horsted, Co-Executive Producer Michael Rowe, Co-Executive Producer Lee Supercinski, Created By Claudia Katz, Created By Gregg Vanzo, Animation Executive Producer Lewis Morton, Compiled by Peter Avanzino, Supervisory Director/Directed By Scott Vanzo, Director laptop or computer Graphics Ira Sherak, Assistant Director Outstanding Original Music And Lyrics Saturday Evening Live Host: Justin Timberlake (Song Title: Justin Timberlake Monologue) NBC SNL Galleries in colaboration with Universal Media Galleries and Broadway Video Katreese Barnes, Music by Seth Meyers, Lyrics by Justin Timberlake, Lyrics by John Mulaney, Lyrics by (Correction: SNL was nominated for just two tunes: Andy Samberg’s not champion.) Seth Meyers accepts for SNL saying: “Justin Timberlake thought about being here. But we stated, no, they demand to determine the authors.” Backstage, Meyers stated that Justin Timberlake provided the thought of singing an audio lesson about hesitant to sing, which gave the authors something to operate with. Requested where he intends to keep his Emmy, Meyers stated: “I’m just likely to place it somewhere where Andy Samberg can easily see it.” Glee FOX Ryan Murphy Productions in colaboration with Last Century Fox Television Gwyneth Paltrow as Carol Holliday After Gwyneth Paltrow’s Glee win for Outstanding Guest Actress, Community’s Executive Producer and co-star Alison Brie stated: Alison Brie: “Gwyneth Paltrow isn't here. She couldn’t make itbecause she's at Happy Hour in the Starlight Room.” Serta Harmon: “Snap!” 2011 Creative Arts Emmys Live-Blogging

No Reconciliation for Ryan and Tatum O'Neal

Ryan and Tatum O'Neal This summer season, Ryan and Tatum O'Neal starred about the reality series for OWN that recorded their tries to work through years of estrangement and improve their relationship. This didn't work. "We just reconciled about the program,Inch states Ryan. "Not around." Ryan & Tatum: The O'Neals adopted the dad-daughter duo through therapy periods, Tatum's special birthday and a vacation to the Palm Springs Film Festival for just about any screening from the 1973 film Paper Moon. However, "we don't speak," Ryan adds. "Really, we're further apart now than i had been once we started the show. So thanks, The famous host the famous host oprah, for the help." An OWN representative had no comment. Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now!

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Ellen DeGeneres, Portia p Rossi Team for NBC Comedy

Portia p Rossi and Ellen DeGeneres NBC has acquired a comedy project from Ellen DeGeneres which will star her wife Portia p Rossi, Deadline reviews.The untitled comedy is all about dueling siblings, among whom is going to be performed by p Rossi. Underneath the deal, NBC must create a pilot.Take a look at photos of Portia p RossiDeGeneres will executive-produce together with her new An Excellent Production company, together with Samantha Who?'s Don Todd, who'll also write the pilot.The project may be the first purchase for An Excellent Production and could be p Rossi's first TV gig since Best Ted ended this past year.

EMMYS: Juried Those who win For Animation Achievement And Costuming

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA, September 7, 2011 The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences introduced today the juried those who win for that 63rd Primetime Emmy Honours within the group of Individual Achievement in Animation and Costumes for any Variety/Music Program or perhaps a Special. These honours is going to be passed out throughout the Creative Arts Emmy Honours on Saturday, September tenth. The 2011 juried those who win include: Individual Achievement in Animation Community: Abeds Unmanageable Christmas NBC A Harmonious Claptrap production in colaboration with 23D Films, Corporation. Came Hodges, Character Animator Disney Phineas And Ferb Wizard Of Odd Disney Funnel Disney Television Animation Jill Daniels, Background Painter Disney Phineas And Ferb Wizard Of Odd Disney Funnel Disney Television Animation John Forest, Background Design Firebreather Cartoon Network Cartoon Network Galleries Peter Chung, Character Design Firebreather Cartoon Network Cartoon Network Galleries Sang Chang, Character Animator Lilac Wine drmartens.com Blind, Corporation. Vanessa Marzaroli, Production Design Youthful Justice Independence Day Cartoon Network Warner Bros. Animation Philip Bourassa, Character Design Costumes For Any Variety/Music Program Or Perhaps A Special Gettysburg HISTORY Created by Scott Free Productions in colaboration with Herzog & Company for HISTORY Kate Carin, Costume Designer Abigail Metcalf, Costume Supervisor Portlandia Farm IFC Broadway Video Amanda Needham, Costume Designer Niki Dimitras, Costume Supervisor The Primetime Emmy rules condition that inside a juried award, all newcomers are tested with a jury of professionals within the peer group, with the potential of one, several or no entry is granted an Emmy. You will find no nominations. The champion(s), if any, are introduced just before the honours presentation. Deliberations are a wide open discussion from the work of every entrant, having a thorough overview of the merits of giving the Emmy. Following the deliberation on each entry, the jury votes about the question, Is entry worth an Emmy award yea or nay? Only individuals in unanimous approval win.

Your Government Recap: Double Eviction

Nothing turns the Your Government house upside lower that can compare with an unexpected double eviction. Since it all plays out live, we see hardly any from the houseguests playing the overall game in fast-forward, but there is enough tension within the moments we did look into fill three seasons from the show? So, who had been left standing once the dust removed? And who'll join Brendon within the jury house? Let us discover.However: I suppose I have never observed within the 10 seasons I have looked at the show, but does the studio audience look so robot while smiling and clapping. It has been much more annoying than normal this year, making me question whether it's become worse. Anyway...We get soon after Shaun backdoored Daniele, who vows to campaign tough to stay, whether which means her friend Kalia needs to go back home. Certain that she's Porsche's election, she starts to operate on Shelly to ascertain if she will persuade this season's greatest lizard to slither to Daniele's side of the home. Daniele constitutes a compelling argument: Jordan and Rachel are almost definite challengers for that final two because whomever remains in the overall game would take Jordan and Rachel to ensure victory. (It's unlikely the jury gives Jordan another $500,000 and, well, everyone hates Rachel.) Nevertheless, neither Shelly or Daniele can stomach the idea of giving Rachel, "a totally disgusting individualInch $50,000. So, Shelly decides to secure another swing election.She first goes after Adam by explaining that as lengthy because they are on Team Shaun and Jordan, they'll miss out ultimately. (There is no method in which Shaun or Jordan would chose either Adam or Shelly for that finals.) Adam concurs, but he trusts Shaun and Jordan whereas he thinks Daniele will ultimately switch on him. (He's right, but additionally, Adam has not made any choices for themself within this game. Or as Daniele states, "Adam uses Jeff's brain.")So, Shelly would go to focus on Rachel the easiest way possible: She makes Rachel believe Shaun triggered Brendon's eviction. Shelly informs Rachel that Shaun put the energy of veto (that is true) instead of attempting to win and save Brendon. Rachel indicates when Daniele remained, she and Shaun would still fight, which may allow Rachel not to be considered a target not less than another week . "Who woulda thunk?" Daniele asks. "I simply got a glimmer of hope in red-colored extensions and furry boots."Regrettably, that glimmer wasn't vibrant enough. Although Julie notifies audiences the house skyrocketed earlier within the day when Shelly says she's switched sides of the home, she was not able to sway Adam and Rachel. So, Daniele is kicked out with a 3-2 election. She's no regrets, and she or he has the capacity to laugh off that Rachel calls her a an "arrogant, rude, horrible bi---" in her own goodbye message.Some tips about what I do not get: Why would Shelly so openly switch sides? I realize she thinks she can't beat Shaun and Jordan ultimately, why not gradually turn against them rather than clearly flipping sides. So how exactly does anybody trust her since she's proven she'll drop if this most closely fits her?What goes on next is really a blur of competitions and advertisements. (Seriously, it's like they packed inside a week's price of advertisements too!) First of all may be the Mind of Household competition, which tests the houseguests memory of occasions from the summer time. Sooner or later it comes lower to Kalia and Jordan, and Kalia pulls the victory. Moments later, she rather not surprisingly nominates Rachel and Shaun for eviction.So, it comes down lower towards the veto competition. According to random draw, everybody plays except Jordan, which is not a positive thing for Shaun. The overall game is straightforward: Retrieve two clown footwear from the giant pit of plastic balls first and won by you. Rachel jumps to the first lead, but Porsche, Shelly and Adam even some misconception. Shaun finally will get his first shoe but moments later Porsche finds her second and walks onto win the veto. (She stored saying she desired to win something!)In the veto ceremony, neither Rachel nor Shaun begs for that veto, that is wise since Porsche most likely is not likely to utilize it anyway. And, indeed, she does not. We do not see whatever last-ditch pleas are created, aside from a short snippet of Shaun asking Shelly for any clean start. She refuses, saying Jordan will not even talk to her. (Well, why would she, traitor?) Shaun begs Shelly to respect how he's performed the overall game and what he and Jordan have accomplished for her. (While it is a nice sentiment, you cannot blame Shelly for searching for herself. Joining with Shaun does not result in money ultimately for Shelly. Sad but true for Shaun/Jordan fans.)So, the election comes lower to some 2-2 tie. (Porsche and Shelly election to evict Shaun while Adam along with a teary-eyed Jordan election to evict Rachel.) Which means HOH Kalia helps make the tie-breaking election, as well as in the eye of her very own game, she votes the greatest threat: Shaun is kicked out.He's clearly upset in the quick talk to Julie. And possibly permanently reason: He was kicked out through the votes of the floater. What you know already he'd have discovered two summer season ago, when he was very quickly kicked out after backdooring Russell. Appears like when Shaun makes large moves, he goes home. When I stated last evening, I believe keeping Daniele around yet another week could have been the best move for Shaun. Not to imply she wouldn't have kicked him within the double eviction if because of the chance, but the actual way it went lower, this result was almost foreseeable. The actual takeaway is: From now on, if you wish to stay, you need to win competitions.So, what have you think about the double eviction? Just how much garbage do you consider Daniele can give Shaun within the jury house? Who would you like to win the following HOH? Who do you consider will win? Election within our poll and share your comments below. show less

Jim Sturgess on for Wachowskis and Tom Tykwer's Cloud Atlas

He's presently breaking Anne Hathaway's heart during the period of two decades in a single Day, and Jim Sturgess has became a member of the variation of Cloud Atlas.The novel is just one of a numerous number labeled 'unfilmable' through the years, however it appears like the the Wachowskis and Tom Tykwer (Perfume: The Storyline Of The Killer, Run Lola Run) are likely to provide a damned good go.The cast already includes Tom Hanks and Halle Berry. Plotwise, Cloud Atlas follows six interconnected tales in the 1800s towards the far-flung future.It's understood the Wachowskis is going to be dealing with the near future-set sections while Tykwer concurrently runs the time pieces, in what's likely to be probably the most costly German-funded movies ever.Sturgess, who has not yet damaged in to the mainstream like one may have predicted, spoke towards the Playlist about Cloud Atlas:"lt's an incredible book... You actually gotta stick to it...simply because if this all begins falling into place it's incredible.Inch[All of the stars] play a couple of figures, it is extremely clever what [the company directors are] gonna try to do. I am really really really looking forward to it."I believe it will likely be crazy, it's either likely to work or it isn't. I am really excited to ascertain if we are able to accomplish it, since it is ambitious what they need to complete.InchAnd it is nice, you seem like no a person's ever done that inside a film before, it's like repetition theater on the kind of giant movie scale."Cloud Atlas is anticipated to spread out late in 2012.

News Intl. kept Coulson on payroll

CoulsonNews Intl. continued to pay the ex-News of the World editor Andy Coulson, who in July was arrested in connection with the phone hacking and police bribery scandal, after he began working as a spin doctor for David Cameron, the pol who became prime minster. The BBC reports that the money was part of a prolonged severance package, worth "several hundred thousand pounds," paid after Coulson was appointed the Conservative Party's director of communications in July 2007.Coulson resigned from the now defunct News of the World in January 2007 after his royal correspondent Clive Goodman admitted intercepting voicemail messages.The revelation is hugely embarrassing for Cameron and News Intl., the publishing arm of Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. According to the BBC, Coulson received his contractual payoff in installments until the end of 2007 and was still receiving perks, such as the use of a company car and private medical insurance, three years after quitting the paper. BBC said the Conservative Party was unaware Coulson was receiving money and benefits from News Intl. while he was employed as its director of communications. He was reportedly paid 275,000 ($453,000) a year by the Conservatives.BBC News business editor Robert Peston said: "Some will question whether Mr. Coulson could give impartial advice on media issues to Mr. Cameron when in opposition, given that he retained financial ties to News Intl."Coulson resigned as the government's director of communications in January.The Guardian reported Elisabeth Murdoch has pulled out of this week's Edinburgh Television Festival, which the paper sponsors, after it was felt she would be unable to talk about her Shine Television shingle without being questioned about the phone hacking scandal.She was reportedly due to speak at the annual convention on the theme of creating a global TV production business. Three-day confab kicks off Friday. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com