Anchor Bay shows 'Conviction'

Anchor Bay Films has acquired rights to actioner "Maximum Conviction" starring Steven Seagal and Steve Austin. Deal, introduced Friday, is made from Current Pictures cover up theatrical and home theatre rights inside the U.S. and Canada. "Maximum Conviction" continues to be shot in Vancouver, directed by Keoni Waxman and produced by Seagal, Austin and Phillip B. Goldfine. Bill Clark, leader of Anchor Bay Entertainment, made the announcement. Seagal plays a classic special-forces operative who now's utilized by a personal security firm controlling the decommissioning from the old prison. Austin's character is allied with Seagal since the leader of his methods team. The prison is going to be assaulted with a top-notch pressure of mercenaries. Aliyah O'Brien and Steph Song portray two mysterious crooks. Benjamin F. Sacks, Scott Kennedy and Waxman are executive producers, with Binh Dang co-professional creating. Nicolas Chartier and Nadine p Barros of Current Pictures will represent worldwide rights. Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com

SAG Film Nominations: Who Surprised, Who Got Snubbed?

Some large surprises within the SAG Award film nominations today--mostly from the bad variety. Latecomers towards the race like "The Lady Using the Dragon Tattoo" and "Very Noisy and extremely Close" were overlooked--from speaking to Nom Comm people, I learned virtually nobody saw either. Despite screeners and special tests, the films have to get available earlier, most likely by Thanksgiving a minimum of. The main one exception is Meryl Streep for "The Iron Lady" but let us be truthful she's Meryl Streep.In conclusion by category:Male Actor inside a Leading Role: DEMIN BICHIR / Carlos Galindo - "A Much Better Existence"GEORGE CLOONEY / Matt King - "THE DESCENDANTS" LEONARDO DiCAPRIO / J. Edgar Hoover - "J. EDGAR" JEAN DUJARDIN / George - "THE ARTIST" Kaira PITT / Billy Beane - "MONEYBALL"Pleased to see Bichir slip set for his great operate in "A Much Better Existence." Not too pleased to begin to see the omissions of Michael Shannon for "Take Shelter" and Michael Fassbender for "Shame." Also, while Gary Oldman did not obtain a jerk for "Mess Tailor Soldier Spy," I do think he'll ultimately have an Oscar nomination. The film is simply now being seen by people, and buzz should build for that lengthy-respected actor within the coming days.Female Actor inside a Leading Role: GLENN CLOSE / Albert Nobbs - "ALBERT NOBBS" VIOLA DAVIS / Aibileen Clark - "The AssistanceInch MERYL STREEP / Margaret Thatcher - "THE IRON LADY" TILDA SWINTON / Avoi - "We Have To Discuss KEVIN"MICHELLE WILLIAMS / Marilyn Monroe - "MY WEEK WITH MARILYN" Can't argue with these nominees. Was beginning to obtain worried for Close, whose been left off some recent lists, such as the Critics' Choice Movie Honours, but stars came through on her. I wouldn't say this list is foolproof if this involves the Oscar nominations, however, as Charlize Theron could still slip set for "Youthful Adult. " Not surprised that SAG did not choose her, as numerous Nom Comm voters I spoken to found the film unfulfilling. But she's not from the race with a lengthy shot.Male Actor inside a Supporting Role: KENNETH BRANAGH / Mister Laurence Olivier - "MY WEEK WITH MARILYN"ARMIE HAMMER / Clyde Tolson - "J. EDGAR"JONAH HILL / Peter Brand - "MONEYBALL"NICK NOLTE / Paddy Conlon - "WARRIOR"CHRISTOPHER PLUMMER / Hal - "BEGINNERS"So relieved Nick Nolte made the cut. But shocked that Albert Brooks, that has been accumulating experts honours for "Drive," was snubbed. Also disappointed Patton Oswalt wasn't famous for "Youthful Adult," when i think he steals the film. But when i stated earlier, the Nom Comm was lukewarm around the movie. I still think Brooks and Oswalt can sneak in to the Oscar race, and would say Hammer and Hill would be the most vulnerable. As always, this is actually the best area--each one of these stars are wonderful.Feminine Actor inside a Supporting Role: BRNICE BEJO / Peppy - "THE ARTIST"JESSICA CHASTAIN / Celia Foote - "The AssistanceInchBethany McCARTHY / Megan - "BRIDESMAIDS"Jesse McTEER / Hubert Page - "ALBERT NOBBS"OCTAVIA SPENCER / Minny Jackson - "The AssistanceInchPleased that McCarthy made the cut, excited Chastain ws recognized, and also the other three aren't any-brainers. I'm surprised, however, that Shailene Woodley wasn't famous for "The Descendants." Would not have loved a jerk on her co-star Judy Greer, but understood it had been a longshot. And Vanessa Redgrave, when the leader for "Coriolanus," continues to be basically forgotten.Cast of the Film: "THE ARTIST""BRIDESMAIDS""THE DESCENDANTS""The AssistanceInchInchNight time IN PARIS" No arguments here. Would be pleased with these fine ensembles winning.Read Back Stage's nominations announcement here. Find Out More ON Behind The Curtain

Mark Burnett teams with ACTV8

Mark Burnett is turning to tech firm ACTV8 to handle second-screen experiences for TV series produced by his company. Android and iOs users will be able to enjoy content relevant to Burnett shows synchronized to wireless devices, as well as integration with leading social-media platforms. "It has always been my dream to create a deeper and more engaging relationship with the audiences of our shows," said Burnett. The Burnett-ACTV8 deal represents yet another manner in which different factions of the media business are making a land grab in the second screen world. Burnett has taken an active interest in the tech space, having also invested in YouToo, which enables viewers to upload their own video content to a cable TV channel. Series produced by Burnett include "The Voice," "Survivor," "The Apprentice" and "Shark Tank." There's no set timetable on when ACTV8 will be implemented for each shows. Earlier this year, Burnett sold a stake in his production company to Hearst Corp. Contact Andrew Wallenstein at andrew.wallenstein@variety.com

'The Dark Dark evening Rises' Viral Campaign Continues: IMAX Tickets for Advance Footage

On Thursday, a mysterious website referred to as Operation Early Bird take their hands up online getting a countdown. The information was released because of @TheFireRises, a Twitter account connected with 'The Dark Dark evening Increases.' It's an element of the viral marketing campaign in the next 'Batman' follow-up and earlier Friday, at 1 p.m. EDT, the countdown round the Early Bird website ended. So, what managed to get happen reveal? An enormous map that delivers fans early screening particulars concerning the six-minute prologue that's scheduled to see before 'Mission: Impossible -- Ghost Protocol.' However, there's a catch: To have the ability to have the tickets, you will need to enter coordinates presently being carried out over on TheDarkKnightRises.com. Next, you'll be capable of book tickets to look for the prologue on 12 ,. 13, 72 hrs before 'Mission: Impossible' hits IMAX theaters. Merely a handles, the Operation Early Bird website is presently lower, likely due to the enormous volume of traffic heading there now. If you'd like your prologue tickets, you might like to have to be patient. The whole 'Dark Dark evening Rises' will hit theaters about this summer time 20, 2012. [via CinemaBlend and ComingSoon] [Photo: Getty] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

The Lincoln Lawyer Will Return

Film sequel planned along with TV seriesOne of the quieter and more overlooked successes of 2011 was The Lincoln Lawyer, starring Matthew McConaughey as Michael Connelly's slick LA lawyer Mickey Haller. A spin-off TV series is already in development at ABC, but Lionsgate vice-chairman Michael Burns has just revealed that Haller will also be heading back to cinema screens.The Haller novels are a kind of subsidiary series to Connelly's larger collection about homicide detective Harry Bosch. Haller is Bosch's half brother, and the two have occasionally shared page space. There are currently 15 books in the Bosch strand, and four in Haller's.If the films follow the novels' chronology, the next ought to be The Brass Verdict, in which Haller and Bosch join forces to investigate the murder of a defence attorney, and uncover corruption in the judicial system. After years in rights limbo, Connelly recently reacquired Bosch from Paramount, so with his involvement, that crossover would certainly be possible, and may serve to introduce Bosch for his own future film franchise.All speculation at this point however: all we have for certain is Burns' assurance that the sequel is underway. Here's hoping that McConaughey remains in situ in the Lincoln town car, Brad Furman gets to direct again, and that John Romano will be on-hand to repeat his sterling work on the screenplay. We'll keep you posted.

Madonna, 'W.E.' Director and Super Bowl Halftime Performer; Is This Harvey Weinstein's Best Year Yet?

As you've probably heard by now, pop icon Madonna will lead the halftime show at Super Bowl XLVI in on Feb. 5, 2012 -- the same weekend that her directorial effort, 'W.E.' arrives in theaters for wide-audience consumption. ('W.E.' will enjoy a one-week limited awards-season run starting on Friday.) It's a stroke of marketing genius on two levels: not only does Madonna and 'W.E.' distribution studio The Weinstein Company get the full compliment of free press that performing at the Super Bowl offers, but 'W.E.' can be positioned as a bit of counterprogramming during a weekend dominated by smelly dudes both on the field and on the couch. Win win! Though little else should be expected from TWC head honcho Harvey Weinstein, a master of marketing and buzz, who has possibly enjoyed his best year yet. To wit: · TWC affixed 'My Week With Marilyn' to pop superstar Katy Perry and her new single "The One That Got Away" in an effort to drum up interest in the film for young girls -- the life-blood of the film industry (see: 'Titanic' and 'Twilight' for reference). So far, the promotion hasn't paid hugh box-office dividends, but 'Marilyn' is still in limited release. Give the film another few weeks and Kitty Purry fans could be lining up to see a film that has absolutely nothing to do with Katy Perry -- beyond that Harvey Weinstein wants KP in a Broadway adaptation of 'My Week With Marilyn.' · Consider Uggie! Spurred on by the estimable S.T. VanAirsdale, Uggie, 'The Artist's' Jack Russell Terrier, has gotten loads of Oscar ("Oscar") buzz in the last week -- from the NY Times to E! to the NY Post. Never mind that Uggie the dog can't actually get an Oscar nomination (too bad he wasn't played by Andy Serkis); by reveling in the grassroots campaign to honor Uggie, TWC has found a relatable way to get audiences to care about a silent, black and white film from France: a cute dog! The Super Bowl, Katy Perry, household pets; what mainstream American fixture can TWC use to promote 'The Iron Lady,' a film about Margaret Thatcher? It's unclear (before you say Iron Maiden, the band is actually from London), but expect TWC to figure something out sooner rather than later. [Photo: AP] Madonna at BFI London Film Festival Premiere of 'W.E.' See All Moviefone Galleries » Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Chris Hemsworth and College Hotties Get the Horror Treatment in The Cabin in the Woods Trailer

If a creepy, tobacco-spitting, rural gas station attendant tells you, “I can get you there… it’s getting back that’s your concern,” as you navigate your way to a weekend house so “off-the-grid” that it doesn’t show up on the most advanced GPS system, you might turn around and floor your RV until you’re safely ensconced in suburban civilization again. But the upcoming Joss Whedon-produced horror flick Cabin in the Woods is not about you and your sensible friends — it’s about a bunch of college hotties (Chris Hemsworth, Jesse Williams, Anna Hutchison) who are willing to ignore a football field’s (or whatever unit of measure popular 20-somethings use) worth of red flags if it means they can have a kickass cabin weekend. Of course, since this is a horror film, these crazy carefree kids get more scares in the form of bear traps and death elevators than they bargained for. Since this is a horror film from Joss Whedon though, Cabin in the Woods is not just a 90-minute cliche-fest but a feature that attempts to turn the genre on its severed ear with a subplot involving Richard Jenkins and Bradley Whitford as “white-collar co-workers with a mysterious connection to the the cabin.” Cabin was the first collaboration between Thor star Chris Hemsworth and Avengers director Joss Whedon, who co-wrote and produced this horror pic, originally slated for a 2010 release. Here, Hemsworth plays a varsity jacket-wearing jock who carries a football, a beer mug or a look of confusion at all times. After filming, Whedon cast Hemsworth for the title role in his Marvel blockbuster Thor, which was released last May. Finally, The Cabin in the Woods — directed by Drew Goddard (who penned Cloverfield) — arrives in theaters April 13. [via Yahoo!]

TV Ratings: 'CSI: NY,' 'Blue Bloods' Slip; 'Supernatural' Steady

Anderson Cooper Show It's official. The U.S. Government has decreed that Anderson Cooper's daytime talk show, Anderson, is a bona fide news interview program.our editor recommendsAnderson Cooper's Daytime Talk Show RenewedAnderson Cooper's Daytime TV Show Posts Ratings Gain Amid Teen TragedyAnderson Cooper 'Saddened' by Teen Coma TragedyAnderson Cooper's Daytime Talk Show Struck by Teen Coma Tragedy There appears to have been some doubt about this. The show topics this week have included such journalistic queries as the ethics of spanking children, how to free one's life from clutter, and a "new trend" of parents gifting their children plastic surgery. ANE Productions requested the FCC's help in clarifying that the daytime talk show is indeed a news program. On Monday, the government agency responded with a thumbs up. Here's the ruling by FCC assistant chief Robert Baker declaring Anderson to be news for purposes of regulations. Specifically, one reg matters most of all -- Section 315 of the Communications of 1934, otherwise known as the "Equal Time Rule." The significance here is that TV and radio stations are obligated to treat political candidates equally, including giving them proportionate time on air. Congress has exempted news shows, though, meaning that if Anderson now wants to hear Newt Gingrich's feelings on spanking Mitt Romney, the stations that carry Cooper's syndicated show aren't obligated to hear what Buddy Roemer has to say too. Of course, there was hardly any doubt that Anderson would qualify for the exemption, even if the show's idea for a fun show oneuthanasia includes "Daniel the Miracle Dog." As the FCC's ruling points out, the TV show Entertainment Tonight has also qualified as a bona fide newscast after the agency decided its "role is not to decide, by some qualitative analysis, whether one kind of news story is more bona fide than another." For some reason, the FCC likes to italicize its bona fides so we will too. E-mail: eriqgardner@yahoo.com Twitter: @eriqgardner PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery The Most Talked-About TV News Faces Anderson Cooper Anderson

'Dark Knight Rises' News: Christian Bale Ditches Batman, Talks Cast

"Dark Knight Rises" watchers, today's your lucky day! We're kicking the week off right with no less than three items straight out of Gotham City and into your virtual reading space, including new interviews with Christian Bale and some terrifying thoughts on what the new "Dark Knight Rises" trailer might look like. Get all that and more after the jump! Bye-Bye Batman After years of threatening the possibility, Bale has confirmed the inevitable: he's done playing Batman. In a recent interview, he revealed: "I wrapped a few days ago so that will be the last time I'm taking that cowl off." It's the end of an era for him and Nolan, who gave the Batman franchise a much needed booster shot with "Begins" in 2005. Assemble The Bat Squad Bale also spoke out recently about his fellow "Dark Knight Rises" co-stars, including Anne Hathaway, Tom Hardy and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Hathaway's job is the toughest of the bunch in Bale's eyes: "I always saw Anne's role as being the toughest job of any of us. In my case, Ive stopped referencing outside sources. I now reference Chris own world of Batman as a guide to what I will continue doing." "Dark Knight" Trailer Nightmares Looking ahead, a new "Dark Knight Rises" trailer will likely be upon us before December closes out, and MTV News writer Kevin Sullivan mulled the dangerous possibilities about what could be in store in the latest edition of The Weekly Rising. Check it out over here. Tell us what you think of today's "Dark Knight Rises" updates in the comments section and on Twitter!

David Duchovny Changes Talent Agencies

EXCLUSIVE: Californication star David Duchovny has signed with WME. Hehad beenwith ICM. Duchovny won a Golden Globe for his role around the dark Showtime comedy series whose fifth season premieres on The month of january eighth. The X Files alum just wrapped indie thrillerPhantom, by which he stars with Erectile dysfunction Harris. Younger crowd lately shot the feature Goat's alongside Vera Farmiga, Keri Russell, Minnie Driver and Ty Burrell. Duchovny remains repped by manager Melanie Greene and attorney Peter Nelson.

REVIEW: Arthur Christmas Overrides Ugly Digital Animation with Charm, Wit and Verve

To dispatch with the pleasantries and get straight to the but: Arthur Christmas favors the late-century style of computer animation that turns characters into smooth, plasticky dirigibles, adding a Made-in-China cello-skin to faces and scenery alike and vacuum-sealing the works for maximum digital freshness. I’ve never cared for the look — if cartoons could be embalmed, that’s how I imagine they’d be — and in sharing a release weekend with a Muppets revival, the limits of Arthur’s CGI puppeteering seem even more stark. That is of course, until you consider almost everything outside of my but — which may well not be yours — which is to say the near-total mitigation of aesthetic bummers with an avalanche of charm, wit, and enlivening, highly oxygenated performances. A collaboration between Sony animation and Britain’s Aardman productions (of Wallace and Gromit, Chicken Run, and Flushed Away fame), Arthur Christmas is a Grinch-style story of rekindled Christmas spirit told from inside Santa’s compound at the North Pole. At one end of the investment spectrum are Santa’s ebullient but highly errant progeny Arthur (James McAvoy) and a million or so obsessive elves, and at the other are Santa himself (Jim Broadbent), a glory hound who’s been phoning it in for years, and Santa’s number one son, Steve (Hugh Laurie), a technocrat who has “festivized” the entire world and broken toy delivery down into a joyless martial art. In the middle is Mrs. Claus (Imelda Staunton), the stealthy home executive who just wants everybody to get along, and out back in the polar pasture rocks 136-year-old patriarch Grandsanta (Bill Nighy), perpetually cheesed about his own irrelevance and sure it all meant more back when Santas traveled by sleigh and not a candy-apple Millennium Falcon. That’s right, it’s a family business, and there is little question about which brother will inherit the ermine-trimmed suit once the current Santa is finally coaxed out of it. But when a mishap causes the wished-for present of a Cornwall girl to go astray, Arthur and the elves are scandalized while Santa and Steve shrug it off, and the question of whether one child matters expands to pit tech innovation against personal consistency, and ego against selflessness. Arthur and Grandsanta commandeer a retired sleigh and some old-fashioned magic to get the little girl her pink bicycle before the night is over, with an eager elf named Bryony (Ashley Jensen of Extras and Ugly Betty) along to literally wrap up problems with festive paper and industrial-strength glitter tape. First-time director Sarah Smith co-wrote the screenplay with frequent Sasha Baron Cohen and Steve Coogan collaborator Peter Baynham, and the writing is brisk and snappy, warm and engaging, and unabashedly littered with Britishisms. It’s a balanced efficiency of tone established in service of the core characters and reinforced by their precision casting and committed performances (McAvoy and Jensen especially blast verve and personality into their roles), so that halfway through a Christmas Eve picaresque we are fully involved in not just a witty lark but a resonant family drama. Which is not to say there isn’t plenty of mischief to grease the way, including cheap shots at Canada (everybody’s favorite), the unlikely triumph of Arthur’s neuroses, and darker riffs involving elves so tightly programmed they go kamikaze at the first (false) sign of abandonment and the sacrifice of “charming relics” to the future. The velocity of the visuals matches the almost vaudevillian pace of the script — no detail is unturned or punchline passed by — and the 3D offers mild, if somewhat superfluous, enhancement to an already engrossing trip. There’s a tepid lesson embedded into the haggling over the true meaning of Christmas and the real Santa Claus: Arthur’s insistence that the means of gift delivery don’t matter (only the spirit of giving and gratitude does) is gentle preparation for that ultimate, beard-yanking disillusionment. I’d be satisfied if Arthur Christmas primed kids for nothing more than expecting nothing less from holiday entertainment than this fleet, sweet-natured film. Follow Michelle Orange on Twitter. Follow Movieline on Twitter.

New kids on the market

ABCTim Allen"Last Guy Standing"Might be: Allen was nominated five straight years throughout his heady "Do It YourselfInch days, so he's certainly a known quantity here. Ginnifer Goodwin & Lana Parrilla"Not so long ago"Might be: Fall's top new drama has audiences engaged with Goodwin and Parrilla in the heart of the fantasy tale. Emily VanCamp & Madeleine Stowe"Revenge"Might be: There might be forget about buzzworthy new broadcast show than "Revenge" at this time, and HFPA people may clearly wish to make the most of that enthusiasm having a nom. Jane Levy, Jeremy Sisto & Cheryl Hines"Suburgatory"Might be: Wonderful new laffer includes a breakout star in Levy, while Hines clearly proves she's talent that goes beyond "Curb Your Enthusiasm."AMCMereille Enos, Joel Kinnaman & Michelle Forbes"The Killing"Might be: Will the growing season ending on who wiped out Rosie Larsen leave a poor style of voters' mouths? Regardless, that should not remove from the strong cast, which should not be punished with audience and critical anger.Anson Mount & Common"Hell on Wheels"Might be: If the HFPA will embrace a Western is uncertain, but when they think "Wheels" is worthy, this pair may be the most logical options.CBSPatrick Wilson"A Gifted Guy"Might be: Wilson has lengthy been a movie star and the TV turn here might pique the eye in voters who appreciate his well-rounded work.Jim Caviezel & Michael Emerson"Person of great interestInchMight be: Emerson will be most widely known for his clever Ben on "Lost," but he and Caviezel create a nice pair within attempting to prevent crime before it happens.Poppy Montgomery"Memorable"Might be: She's a powerful lead but much like "A Gifted Guy" and "Person of great interest,Inch procedurals have a hard time receiving kudos traction.Kat Dennings & Janet Behrs"Two Broke Women"Might be: It's fall's greatest-ranked new comedy yet given that they share co-billing and airtime, it may be hard to separate the 2 femmes.NBCMaria Bello"Prime Suspect"Might be: Regardless of the show's dismal rankings, both Bello and her signature hat always gave their finest. Whitney Cummings"Whitney"Might be: Cummings is a consistent comedy pressure around the standup circuit and getting a self-entitled laffer on the Large Four network should are a symbol of something, no? Christina Applegate, Will Arnett & Maya Rudolph"Up Through The Night"Might be: Among NBC's couple of hits, the 3 have lengthy been laffer veterinarians whether it is in the past sitcoms or, in Rudolph's situation, "Saturday Evening Live." CWSarah Michelle Gellar"Ringer"Might be: The CW hasn't exactly been a TV honours magnet, but Gellar's longtime recognition may help turn the tide. FoxJason O'Mara"Terra Nova"Might be: Prehistoric-designed family drama is playing perfectly with worldwide auds, the global HFPA's sweet place.Zooey Deschanel"New Girl"Might be: If being adorkable were an honours virtue, Deschannel could write her acceptance speech now. She could easily get to anyway.FXJason Gann & Elijah Wood"Wilfred"Might be: Completely from Oz using its comedy chops intact, Wood warrants credit to be Gann's dogged straight guy. Holt McCallany"Lights Out"Might be: Having a heavyweight boxer with increased problems outdoors the ring compared to, the main one-season series might be lengthy forgotten however it would be a noble effort.Dylan McDermott, Jessica Lange & Connie Britton"American Horror Story"Might be: With Ryan Murphy in the Forex fold, "Horror Story" is a rankings giant. Both McDermott and Britton are earning strong career claims, publish-"The Practice" and "Friday Evening Lights," correspondingly. HBOLaura Dern"Enlightened"Might be: Although the series continues to be rankings challenged in the Monday timeslot, Dern's brave performance like a lady around the edge certainly has its own share of supporters. Peter Dinklage, Sean Bean & Lena Headey"Bet on Thrones"Might be: HBO's extremely popular fantasy skein built momentum because the season went along, and it is stars -- whether or not they were beheaded or otherwise -- all went along for that ride. MTVAshley Rickards"Awkward"Might be: MTV continues to be most widely known for hanging with Snooki and Co., but "Awkward" would be a perfect vehicle for Rickards, who performed a higher school teen with the perfect necessary angst. ShowtimeEmmy Rossum & William H. Macy"Shameless"Might be: British import has its own share of supporters and getting John Wells as professional producer provides the entire production lots of panache.Jeremy Irons"The Borgias"Might be: Jonathan Rhys Meyers was two times nominated for "The Tudors," so Irons will benefit from some ongoing Renaissance momentum.Matt Le Blanc"Episodes"Might be: The first kind "Buddies" star received a somewhat surprising Emmy nom, meaning a Globes jerk may be within the cards too. Mandy Patinkin, Claire Danes & Damian Lewis"Homeland"Might be: Thrilling new terrorist series combines a riveting story with superior acting. This is a combination that may be tough to ignore.TNTNoah Wyle"Falling Skies"Might be: From dealing with patients with appendicitis within the ER to fighting space aliens inside a publish-apocalyptic Massachusetts, Wyle is really a longtime TV star who understands how to switch on the charm. USA NetworkSarah Shahi"Fairly Legal"Might be: "Legal" is probably not much unusual, but whatever she's in, the effervescent Shahi always gives folks reason to look at. Callie Thorne"Necessary Roughness"Might be: Would be a good year for Thorne, who appeared her "Save Me" run after which nicely segued into this well-created sports-designed drama.Gabriel Macht"Suits"Might be: Who would have thunk it? A great-searching lead inside a USA Network drama. Net's top-ranked new series would be a perfect vehicle for Macht's combined wit and sarcasm. GOLDEN GLOBES PREVIEWRicky did not lose their number Peace for some time as org and prodco collaborate No-limit rule a boon for global pic parade HFPA declines being starstruck in noms process Marketing methods can change at Globes time No relaxation for that bleary-eyed New kids on the market Contact Stuart Levine at stuart.levine@variety.com

Box Office Report: 'Twilight: Breaking Dawn' Makes $30.3 Mil in Evening time Runs

Summit Entertainment's The Twilight Saga: Breaking Beginning-Part 1 made $30.3 million in evening time runs as fans rushed to look for the second-to-last installment inside the blockbuster franchise.our editor recommends'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Beginning -- Part 1' Black Carpet Premiere ArrivalsRed Carpet's Top: Twilight: Breaking Beginning Premiere'Twilight: Breaking Dawn' Wedding Invitation Designer Revealed (Exclusive) PHOTOS: 'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Beginning -- Part 1' Black Carpet Premiere Arrivals The film began playing in 3,251 theaters at 12:01 a.m. Friday, prior to getting into a complete of 4,061 locations by mid-morning. Breaking Beginning narrowly set a completely new franchise record, coming slightly while watching $Thirty Dollars million acquired with the Twilight Saga: Eclipse in evening time runs in summer season 2010, especially while watching $26.3 million acquired with the Twilight Saga: New Moon couple of years ago on one weekend. Until Harry Potter as well as the Deathly Hallows Part 2 showed up this summer season, the ultimate two Twilight photos set records for top evening time performance. This summer season, Deathly Hallows acquired a massive $43.6 000 0000 in evening time grosses. Breaking Beginning now stands at No. 2 if this involves all-time evening time best. PHOTOS: 'Twilight: Breaking Beginning': New Images Within the Pentultimate Film inside the Saga The film's evening time performance signifies it has no problems matching, in addition to besting, the $142.8 million debut of latest Moon. PHOTOS: 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon': A Behind-the-Moments Look Starring Billy Burke, Rachelle Lefervre and Rachelle Lefervre, Breaking Beginning was directed by Bill Condon. By Thursday, Breaking Beginning had already acquired $8.9 million from numerous foreign areas. Related Subjects Rachelle Lefervre Rachelle Lefervre Box Office Twilight Billy Burke

Is Fincher's Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Too Extreme for Oscars?

Over at Entertainment Weekly, David Fincher plays coy joking about The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’s Oscar chances. [Some spoilers follow, though they’ll come as no surprise to those familiar with Stieg Larsson’s book or Niels Arden Oplev’s 2009 film adaptation.] How likely is is that the Academy will be so turned off by the extremes seen in Fincher’s film that they’d pass it over come nomination day? Mild spoilers follow; excerpt from EW: “There’s too much anal rape in this movie” to get nominated, he says, half-jokingly. “I think we’re very safe.” Over at Awards Daily, Sasha Stone concurs, less jokingly, zeroing in on the idea that films with anal sex may get nominated, but they have a harder time winning. “He’s right, you can’t win. The internet is a Greek chorus that monitors and judges ALL behavior.” True; The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is very, very rapey. It’s the rapiest film to come along in a long time, especially given the high profile and awards season positioning that Fincher’s production and recent Oscar cred carries with it. But those violations are also unavoidable and key to the plot and larger themes, and hopefully Fincher’s stayed true to the extreme, semi-unbearable nature of said events in Larsson’s tale; without having to endure (and avenge) them, a key character wouldn’t be complete. As one counterpoint to the rule, Brokeback Mountain won Oscars including Best Director and Screenplay, though Best Picture that year went to Crash. Dragon Tattoo, however, is far more difficult material then most. It’s not your average feelgood mainstream tale, by a long shot, and one driven by the ugliness of men. (Its original title, translated from Swedish: Men Who Hate Women.) So maybe Fincher’s right. And judging from his cautiously pessimistic comment, maybe he’d just playing the Oscar game safe, hoping to be pleasantly surprised by Academy voters. [Awards Daily, EW]

Warner Bros. TV, ABC Ink Deal for Current Shows to become proven Online

ABC and Warner Bros. Television Group introduced on Monday they've completed an agreement that allows digital distribution of television series produced by WBTV for your network in the 2011-12 and 2012-13 seasons. Current Tv shows like the Middle, Suburgatory as well as the approaching comedy Work It'll be available.our editor recommendsABC Gives Full Seasons to 'Revenge,' 'Suburgatory' Orders More 'Happy Endings' Inside the new agreement, ABC will have a way to distribute any WBTV show using this season and subsequently online through its official website, ABC.com and also on Hulu. 5 most recently public cases of each show will probably be provided the following day of they air on ABC. "This new agreement is a good instance of our resolve for coping with our production partners to discover innovative solutions that let's offer ABC audiences utilization of a typical series," mentioned Jana Winograde, executive v . p ., business matters and administration at ABC Entertainment Group. "Over time, the Warner Bros. Television Group is really a tremendous partner, as all of our companies use experiment and uncover new techniques to construct and strengthen our companies." "Our new agreement with this particular ABC network partners can be a win throughout. It helps it be simpler than in the past for audiences to check out a typical shows, it can help expand the ABC platform and ultimately it will make our series worth more,Inch mentioned Craig Hunegs, executive v . p ., Warner Bros. Television Group. The agreement also allows the network an opportunity to simulcast its linear enter most media, presently being developed. Related Subjects

Second Trailer for Navy SEAL Movie 'Act of Valor' Hits the Web (Video)

Courtesy of Navy SEALs No doubt about it, the Navy SEALs are badass. They took down Osama bin Laden and rescued an American cargo ship from Somali pirates, to name a few daring acts, and now they hit the silver screen in Act of Valor, a recruitment promo-turned feature film from Relatively Media.our editor recommends'Act of Valor' Trailer Shows Real Navy SEALS on a Fictional Mission (Video)The Big Bin Laden Boom in HollywoodAlready-Written Book About Navy Seal Group That Killed Osama Bin Laden Suddenly Hot The second trailer for the Feb. 17 release is now online and like the first one, puts the "action" in action adventure. PHOTOS: Democrats and Republicans' Favorite Movies Drones are deployed, troops jump out of a plane, a car's blown up by a rocket, soldiers approach a target under water and men run across the top of a submerging submarine in the sneak peek to the film. There's less focus on the SEALs' personal life than in the first trailer for the film and more explosions, shouting and peril. Act of Valor is based on actual missions with a fictionalized storyline about a SEAL squad that embarks on a covert mission to recover a kidnapped CIA agent. Act of Valor

Streeps Iron Lady Can get Finish-Of-Year Release Date

EXCLUSIVE: Meryl Streep delays until almost the ultimate possible minute to leap into this year’s Oscar race. Although some places list her Margaret Thatcher biopic, The Iron Lady just like a 12 , 16th release, The Weinstein Company has made a decision you should stop us waiting longer and so the official openingdate for your movie that co-stars Jim Broadbentand is directed by Phyllida Lloydis now December 30th in the limitedplatform releasewith a wider break later on within the month of the month of january to learn from people expected Golden Globe and Oscar nominations. Streep is predicted to become front runner for lead actress which might be her 14th nomination because category and 17th overall (she's 3 in supporting) with two wins, the ultimate coming 1982 for Sophie’s Choice. The records she keeps breaking are her own. Despite the fact that this can be a amazing statisticStreep likes to help help remind people she's also lost more timesthan almost every other actor in Oscar history.Nearest competitor for volume of Best Actress nods is Katharine Hepburn who stopped at 12 (althoughKate’s ahead within the gold count with 4 wins). Will her portrayal of Thatcher bring her that elusive third Oscar? She's plenty of competition from potential nominees Michelle Williams as Marilyn Monroe throughout my Week With Marilyn, Glenn Close to the coast Albert Nobbs, Charlize Theron in Youthful Adult , Viola Davis inside the Help and Tilda Swinton in We Must Discuss Kevin among others. At research tests Streep reportedlygot the finest test amounts Harvey Weinstein has seen. Between Meryl and Michelle playing Margaret and Marilyn , Harvey is holding a hot submit this year’s Best Actress contest. Streep has furthermore been introduced among this year’s visitors in the prestigiousKennedy Center Honors that is granted on December 4th and air on CBS on December 27th, within 24 hrs Oscar nominating ballots are mailed. Timing is essential.

Take advantage of Fiennes Unveils Backstory on His Title, Finest Performances and Directorial Debut, 'Coriolanus' (Video)

Handful of stars appear timeless, as if they may have match a Golden Age film much like easily just like a film of present, just one who's Take advantage of Fiennes.our editor recommendsDavid Cronenberg and Take advantage of Fiennes Selected to obtain a BFI FellowshipFirst Look: 'Coriolanus' Poster Featuring Take advantage of Fiennes and Gerard Butler (Exclusive)'Coriolanus' Trailer: Take advantage of Fiennes Takes Shakespeare to another Level (Video)Coriolanus: Berlin ReviewWeinsteins to Distribute Take advantage of Fiennes' 'Coriolanus' (Berlin) Fiennes, who's now 48, remains giving standout performances for two-and-a-half decades. His memorable roles add a most sadistic Nazi in Steven Spielberg's Schindler's List (1993), a conniving contestant in Robert Redford's Quiz Show (1994), a romantic cartographer in Anthony Minghella's The British Patient (1996), a crusading diplomat in Fernando Meirelles'The Constant Novel reader (2005), an appreciation-broken German in Stephen Daldry's The Visitors (2008) as well as the list continues. These films share little to keep besides the truth that all of them are intensely serious -- and the very best from the era. VIDEO: 'Coriolanus' Trailer: Take advantage of Fiennes Takes Shakespeare to another Level Though Fiennes remains nominated with an Academy Award two occasions -- a best supporting actor jerk for Schindler's List together with a best actor jerk for your British Patient -- he's never won, a mistake that needs to eventually become cured. It's possibly a far greater evidence of his abilities, however, that believe it or not than three stars have acquired Oscars for work opposite him: Juliette Binoche for your British Patient, Rachel Weisz for your Constant Gardenerand Kate Winslet for your Visitors. His participation in the project simply makes everyone around him better. Now, the first time, he's developed a movie that belongs to them: Coriolanus, a reimagining of William Shakespeare's 17th century play of the title that tales the presence of the Roman war hero whose pride leads to his demise. This version is occur the present, features present-day dress and includes present day technology, but largely keeps the Bard's inimitable dialogue and emotional emergency and. The truth is Fiennes didn't join in towards the shallow finish in the pool. EXCLUSIVE Start Searching: 'Coriolanus' Poster Featuring Take advantage of Fiennes and Gerard Butler The film -- which opened up within the Berlin Film Festival in February, then disappeared prior to the Toronto Worldwide Film Festival in September after which it disappeared again prior to the Weinstein Co. began screening it again in recent days -- will probably be released in theaters Jan. 13. Meanwhile, though, it's received an Oscar-being qualified run, and Fiennes is making the models talking about this, using the expectation it will adequate he may come with an opportunity to direct again. I used to be honored to offer the chance to talk to him about his existence and work Wednesday in NY. Coriolanus Take advantage of Fiennes

Survivor's Christine: 2 Days Alone on Redemption Island Was Natural In My Opinion

Christine Shields Markoski After 14 straight occasions of near-solitude on Redemption Island, you'd expect Survivor's Christine Shields Markoski being relieved she was told to visit home. Nevertheless the 39-year-old teacher states she was unfazed by a celebration which will drive lots of people for the edge. "It absolutely was just very natural will be able to be on Redemption Island. It absolutely was fine!" Christine recognized herself just like a tough cookie from Day 1. Inside the season premiere, since the other tribe people welcomed veterans Ozzy and Coach with open arms, Christine freely referred to as them "temporary players." We spoken while using character-loving NYer about her experience, whether she regrets her attitude toward the vets, and what she'd did in different ways if due to the opportunity.You spent three occasions as extended alone round the island when you did along with your tribe. How rough could it happen to be available?Christine Shields Markoski: I'm a camper by character. I'm an outdoorsy kind of girl despite my rearfoot footwear and nice clothes. Maturing, we ongoing plenty of camping excursions just like a family, which i usually labored hands-in-hands with my father doing the camping kind of stuff. The living part was feasible for me. Sleeping outdoors as well as the animals as well as the noises and things - that was fine. Being alone along with your ideas was certainly most likely probably the most difficult part of it. Whoever else miss most likely probably the most, besides your family members?Christine: Chicken wings. And beer! I'm a foodie. I love cooking and feeding people and eating therefore i certainly missed the foods.Interpersonal TV: How Survivor's Rob Probst bridged the area between CBS which is audienceDo you regret calling the veterans "temporary"?Christine: No. I don't regret making that comment whatsoever. Because this is the way i felt. I'm a individual who puts everything available. Who'd you've aligned with?Christine: Stacy clearly. She's just reliable.If you discovered Ozzy had volunteered themselves being selected off, so he could beat your self on Redemption Island and return following a merge - the thing that was your reaction?Christine: It absolutely was an unexpected. He'd his whole act. I guess I figured it because I'd pointless not to. Everyone else was forthcoming with me at night. And why would you need selected off? It appeared like he got hit which he was angry. Because who'd ever think that they of your accord got selected off?! I furthermore didn't worry. I used to be tired. Have a look at photos from Survivor: South PacificSo you think Ozzy will win the whole factor, or can it be someone else?Christine: In my opinion Benjamin (Coach) goes the farthest.But is he the primary one you want to see win it?Christine: It is dependent. No, because I don't like him. Company, because it will validate a few things i mentioned in the beginning, he or she must happen to be temporary. He needed to visit! But he was positioned on a team with people that are fans. A Few Things I do regret is not developing an alliance immediately, as Coach did. Had he been temporary, it might have been in our midst and not him. This is why I'd like him to go to the farthest, because it will validate a few things i mentioned. Had you been interested in the show just before getting cast?Christine: I used to be! We are a Survivor-watching family. Everyone got their popcorn which we plopped ourselves as you're watching TV. Which is exactly what sparked my decision to make it happen. Because the kids would use me and say, "Mother you could do this this that!"Survivor's Papa Bear aims to remain in commercialsWhen you turned up, could it happen to be everything you thought it may be?Christine: It absolutely was a good deal harder than I anticipated. Using my living room, you think, "Well, that isn't too shabby.Inch Nevertheless it was a lot more difficult in every single aspect. [Like] the social a lot of it, requiring to sustain yourself. Everything was more than I anticipated. Nevertheless it was great.As you are home, are you currently presently getting recognized a good deal?Christine: You understand what's funny? Once I have my makeup on and my hair done, nobody examines me! However, if I have not bathed which i visit the supermarket, everyone is similar to "Oh my gosh God Christine! You're Christine!" Are you currently presently in class teaching?Christine: I'm back in the office, teaching British just like a Second Language. My students seen me and so they always say, "Miss Shields I saw your self on TV last evening!"It's an optimistic factor you didn't do just about anything too crazy or questionable.Christine: Besides flipping the bird. Yeah, I'm glad it absolutely was Survivor and not, you understand...The Bachelorette.

Paley Center TV Awards Show Stalls

This story appears in the Nov. 11 issue of The Hollywood Reporter.our editor recommendsPaley Center forms awards committeeJane Lynch to Host Paley Center Holiday Special Turns out it's not so easy to create a rival to the TV Academy's Primetime Emmys. PHOTOS: Emmy Winners 2011 Despite the backing of such big-name executives as Sony TV's Steve Mosko and former Fox Networks CEO Tony Vinciquerra, THR has learned there will not be a Paley Center for Media TV awards show in 2012. Negotiations with several broadcast and cable networks did not produce an agreement in time to do a show in May, as the group announced it would in September 2010. VIDEOS: 'The Walking Dead' at PaleyFest Paley CEO Pat Mitchell tells THR she still believes a Paley awards show is a good idea and is continuing to pursue an outlet for a future show, and she insists the "Paley Prize" was never an effort to take on the Emmys. VIDEOS: 'Glee' at PaleyFest Separately, the Broadcast Television Journalists are searching for a TV partner after June's inaugural Critics' Choice TV Awards failed to lure viewers to ReelzChannel. The show's executive producer Joey Berlin says the organization next year might work with VH1, which streamed the show on its website. Meanwhile, September's telecast of the Emmys, in the first year of a new eight-year deal with the four major networks, drew a decent 12.4 million viewers on Fox. Related Topics Paley Center for Media Emmys 2011

Morning Grind: 'The Adventures of Tintin' Involves America Sooner Than Expected

'The Adventures of Tintin' impressed worldwide audiences earlier this weekend towards the tune of $55.8 million from just 19 areas. Regrettably, the Steven Spielberg-directed action spectacle will not hit U.S. shores until 12 ,. 21, but individuals attending the 2010 AFI Fest in La will see 'Tintin' before everybody else. In The United States. Festival coordinators introduced on Monday evening that 'Tintin' will close this year's AFI Fest (presented by Audi) on November. 10. Short notice, but you might like to check JetBlue for plane tickets. [Pr Release] "Whenever you work with galleries, a lot of the acting budget would go to the number of megastars, and what's left is remarkably small, and remarkably non-negotiable. They really go lower a listing, start at the very top and say, 'Will you need to do the part for X?' and when somebody states no, they're going directly on to another actor. That isn't a critique, only a recognition of methods the company runs now." A remarkably honest and forthcoming Anthony LaPaglia on why he began behaved on tv rather than movies. LaPaglia continues to be put into the cast of 'Django Unchained' like a "greedy Australian" who's siblings with Frederick Gordon-Levitt. You are encourage to see the whole piece, if perhaps since it is probably the most interesting casting notice ever written. [Deadline] Because, obviously: Bill Paxton ('Aliens,' virtually everything) is within foretells direct an element adaptation from the television series 'Kung Fu.' [Deadline] Talking about television adaptations finding company directors: Martin Campbell may helm 'The Fall Guy,' in line with the 1981 television series with Lee Majors. [Deadline] John Goodman may join Carey Mulligan, Oscar Isaac and perhaps Justin Timberlake in 'Inside Llewyn Davis.' Goodman -- who'll come in the wonderful new film 'The Artist' -- has co-starred in five other films from 'Davis' company directors the Coen siblings. [Showbiz411] That which was discussions has turned into a deal: Octavia Spencer has signed onto Diablo Cody's directorial debut, 'Lamb of God.' [EW] [Photo: Vital] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook RELATED

Fox And DirecTV Achieve New Carriage Agreement For Cable Systems Additionally To Fox Broadcasting & Fox News Funnel

Following marathon discussions, with basically a few several hours to spare just before the evening time deadline tonight, Fox and DirecTV have showed up in a completely new carriage agreement. The sale covers not only all Fox Systems that have been vulnerable to going dark on DirecTV systems tonight — Foreign exchange, National Geographic Funnel, Nat Geo Wild, Speed, Fuel TV, Fox Soccer, Fox Soccer Plus, Fox Deportes and Foxs regional sports systems — but furthermore Fox Broadcasting/the Fox local stations, whose deal with DirecTV was up within the finish of year, and Fox News Funnel and Fox Business Network, whose agreement was up within the finish from the month of the month of january. “We both be familiar with past ten days are actually challenging, but were pleased that every side could eventually meet up to make certain our audiences still enjoy Fox programming,” the two sides mentioned in the joint statement. No information on the financials in the deal was released. DirecTV formerly mentioned that Fox was seeking a 40% hike, something lack of overlooked as absurd. According to sources, Fox has showed up an effective double-digit license fee increases inside the new deal, which was closed early because all professionals involved have youthful children and required to go do trick-or-coping with. The power of youngsters in Halloween clothes …

Lindsay Lohan: Im Doing My Community Service!

First Published: October 19, 2011 9:56 AM EDT Credit: Getty Images Caption Lindsay Lohan attends the Saints Row: The Third Sneak Peek premiere at SupperClub Los Angeles in Los Angeles on October 12, 2011 LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Lindsay Lohan is due back in court on Wednesday for a probation progress report amid reports that the prosecutor in her case is expected to ask for jail for the actress and Lindsay is speaking out about it. I just want it to be known, that just because I was not followed&photographed during the times Ive gone to community service, does NOT mean that I wasnt following my obligations (by going) to the court, the 25-year-old actress wrote in a post on her WhoSay page on Tuesday. As previously reported on AccessHollywood.com, according to the Associated Press, Los Angeles City Attorneys spokesman Frank Mateljan said the recommendation for jail is due to Lohans termination from a downtown womens shelter, where she was previously doing community service. The actress is reportedly now doing her community service work at the American Red Cross. The actress spokesperson declined to comment when contacted by Access Hollywood on Tuesday. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Dianne Wiest Set, Chris Cooper in Talks for HBO's 'The Corrections'

Getty ImagesDianne Weist and Chris Cooper Dianne Wiest is in business at Cinemax. The In Treatment actress has reserved the feminine lead within the premium cable network's adaptation of Jonathan Franzen's best-seller The Corrections, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. Additionally, Adaptation Oscar champion Chris Cooper is within foretells join the project, that is being produced by film writer Noah Baumbach (Greenberg) with Scott Rudin (The Social Networking). STORY: Noah Baumbach to defend myself against Jonathan Franzen's 'The Corrections' for Cinemax Wiest will have the feminine lead, with Cooper in foretells star opposite her, being an seniors Midwestern couple as well as their three adult children who all lead complicated lives. Rudin optioned the film privileges for Vital towards the National Book Award-winning novel in 2001 and would executive produce the project. Baumbach and Franzen will pen the project and professional produce, with Baumbach likely pointing the drama, that is waiting for the official pilot order at Cinemax. Wiest for 2 seasons performed Dr. Gina Toll in Cinemax's In Treatment. Her credits include Rabbit Hole and also the Large Year. Email: Lesley.Goldberg@thr.com Twitter: @Snoodit Chris Cooper Cinemax

Harry Potter Wins Large at Scream Honours

Daniel Radcliffe Harry Potter as well as the Deathly Hallows Part 2 won large within the Spike TV Scream Honours, taking home six trophies like the Ultimate Scream. Daniel Radcliffe came out around the pre-recorded tribute for the film's final installment telling everyone else: "I've had most likely probably the most incredible 10 years of my existence on Harry Potter ... It's been the season in the longest goodbye in the world the industry really very sad factor, but we just had the prettiest, amazing time. So, thank you with this particular.In . Radcliffe won Best Fantasy Actor as well as the film also won Best ScreamPlay, Best F/X and Holy Sh!T Scene of year. Have a look at really current day news Another highlight of Saturday night's show was the surprise appearance by George Lucas, who ongoing stage when Darth Vader won the very best Villain Award. "Appreciate adoring Darth Vader tonight. And basically hold back until the truth is him round the silver screen in 3-D next February," he mentioned, marketing the trilogy's approaching 3-D release. The sixth annual Spike TV Scream Honours will air Tuesday at 9/8c. Start to see the full report on individuals who win here.

More Guy Of Steel Clark Kent pictures online

Individuals individuals of the anti-spoiler disposition should stop reading through at this time, since the following article consists of potential spoilers for Zack Snyder's Guy Of Steel.Individuals individuals having a fondness for rugged beards, ripped pants and granite abs should stay right where you stand though, because this story was clearly tailor-designed for you.Earlier set shots of Clark Kent (Henry Cavill) felt just a little Batman Starts, once we saw him unshaven, outfitted in shabby clothes, searching like a little of the hobo.It's difficult to inform exactly what's happening during these images, however it appears like Clark is going to be living rough for some time before he dons the legendary super-suit.The ripped pants and much more sexy abs feel a bit 'Incredible Hulk', however it appears like Cavill's high-protein diet and super hero workout are having to pay returns.Browse the images here:Guy Of Steel opens on 14 June 2013 in america.

Obama Adds Second Event to Los Angeles Fund-Raising Trip (Exclusive)

The Obama Campaign has added a second event to the president'sour editor recommendsPresident Obama to Return to Los Angeles for Fundraising Gala (Exclusive)President Obama to Hollywood: 'I Never Promised You Easy'How Local Media Is Covering President Obama's L.A. Visit Oct. 24 fund-raising trip to Los Angeles in an effort to further tap entertainment industry dollars,The Hollywood Reporterhas learned. PHOTOS: 10 Hollywood Players That Will Make a Difference in the 2012 Elections The event, a $35,800-per-person dinner at the Hancock Park home of Hitch producer James Lassiter and his wife, Mai, will take place in the late afternoon. Immediately following is Obama's Latino fundraising gala at the nearby home of Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas. Along with the Lassiter, other hosts of the high-dollar dinnerincludeJada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith; Troy Carter (Lady Gaga's manager) and his wife, Rebecca; and Def Jam senior vp Jay Brown and his wife, Kawanna, head of Magic Johnson Enterprises. PHOTOS: Best Presidents in Film and Television Obama will go "table to table, sitting and conversing with each group of guests. He will address the group as a whole, informally and will take several questions from guests." Candid photos will be taken with all dinner guests. The two events are expected to raise more than $1 million for theObama re-election campaign. PHOTOS: Box Office Politics: The Movies and Stars Dems vs. GOPers Love (and Love to Hate) The addition of the Lassiter event comes in the wake Thursday's announcement that the Obama re-election campaign and the Democratic National Committee raised more than $70 million during the third quarter of this year. At least 15 percent of the donations came from California, officials said. More details on Obama's third-quarter fund-raising efforts are expected in the coming days. Related Topics Antonio Banderas Barack Obama Jada Pinkett Smith Melanie Griffith Will Smith Politics

Jailed 'Austin Powers' Actor Allegedly Killed Cellmate

Already serving time in jail for raping and torturing a woman, 40-year-old actor Joseph Hyungmin Son is the top suspect in the murder of his 50-year-old cellmate. Son -- who starred as Random Task in 'Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery,' a play on the 'Goldfinger' character Odd Job -- was sentenced to life in prison last month after being convicted of felony torture, a charge that stemmed from an incident that occurred on Christmas Eve in 1990. His unnamed cellmate was a 50-year-old male serving a two year sentence for failing to register as a sex offender. In 1990, the actor and a friend kidnapped a woman, repeatedly raped her and threatened her with a firearm before letting her go free. Son was never charged with the heinous crime until an unrelated arrest in 2008 forced him to give a DNA sample which was then linked to the attack. "I feel debilitating fear come over me and am convinced a hand is coming from behind again," said Son's victim, only identified as Jane Doe, in court. "My emotional scars are intense. My 20s were stripped from my life as I relearned how to walk, see, hear and cope with the outside world again. Joseph Son not only cost me my job at my salon but also my college savings ... not to mention the impact it's made on celebrating Christmas year after year." Wasco State prison officials have only named Son as a suspect in the death of his cellmate. A full investigation will take place before charges are filed. TMZ reports that since the incident, Son has been moved to solitary confinement. [via LAT, TMZ] [Photo: AP] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook RELATED

'Separation' 'Anatolia' lead Asia Pacific noms

"A Separation""Once Upon a Time in Anatolia"BUSAN, South Korea -- Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi's "A Separation" and Turkish pic "Once Upon a Time in Anatolia" by Nuri Bilge Ceylan have received four nominations each in this year's Asia Pacific Screen Awards.The nominations was unveiled in Busan on Monday night, and both were on the shortlist for best film, which also included Mohammad Rasoulof's "Goodbye," Jiang Wen's "Let the Bullets Fly" and the Indian movie "Wedding Planners."More than 240 films from 43 countries are competing in the event, including, for the first time, films from Samoa and Cyprus, with 37 awards across the 13 awards categories."A Separation," which won the Golden Bear at the Berlinale this year, was also nominated in the writer and helmer categories for Farhadi, and for thesp Peyman Moadi."Anatolia" featured in the best director category for Ceylan, cinematography for Gokhan Tiryaki and screenplay (Ceylan, Ercan Kesal and Ebru Ceylan).Hong Kong film producer Nansun Shi has been named as prexy of the jury, and the prize will be announced at a ceremony on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia, on Nov. 24.Also on the jury will be Cameron Bailey, co-director of the Toronto Film Festival, Japanese helmer and actress Kaori Momoi, Israeli director Samuel Maoz, and head of the China Film Producers Association, Ming Zhenjiang.There is a noticeable Middle Eastern and North African presence in the shortlist, and Iranian films feature strongly. Shayesteh Irani has been nominated in the actress category for "Facing Mirrors," with Leyla Zareh nominated for "Goodbye." Judy Davis is also in the running in this category for Australian pic "The Eye of the Storm." Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

Netflix Scraps Qwikster, Ben Stiller's 'Zoolander' Makes SNL Comeback

Stop your lamenting about Netflix's plan to divide their company in two, because they have already cancelled the launch of their sister site, Qwikster. Announced only three short weeks ago, Qwikster was supposed to take over the DVD rental service that Netflix previously offered. But the immediate consumer backlash led Netflix CEO Reed Hastings to realize that maybe that wasn't such a great idea. He announced today in a statement that the new business model has been scrapped, and Netflix will remain Netflix for the foreseeable future. Check out the rest of today's film news after the jump! Sony Planning Steve Jobs Biopic? With news of the death of former Apple CEO Steve Job still sinking in, Sony has begun negotiations to honor the visionary with a biopic. Deadline has the news, and says that the film will be based on the upcoming Walter Isaacson biopic, "Steve Jobs," that will be released later this month. No word yet on the expected turn around time for the movie. FilmDistrict Sued Over "Drive" Marketing Many would count the fact that "Drive" is nothing like this year's "Fast Five" as a good thing. Not so for Michigan resident Sarah Deming, who filed a lawsuit against FilmDistrict because the marketing for the Ryan Gosling flick misled her. "[The studio] promoted the film 'Drive' as very similar to the 'Fast and Furious,' or similar, series of movies," the suit reads according to Moviefone. "'Drive' bore very little similarity to a chase, or race action film... having very little driving in the motion picture." There's no denying that "Drive" was selling a different movie than it actually was, but Deming's suit seems a bit extreme. She is calling for the end of "misleading movie trailers," and is also saying that the film contained "extreme gratuitous defamatory dehumanizing racism directed against members of the Jewish faith." Zoolander Returns In Visit To "Saturday Night Live" Ben Stiller hosted this week's "Saturday Night Live," and during the Weekend Update segment brought back his cult character Derek Zoolander. It's no secret that Stiller has been working on a sequel to the 2001 film "Zoolander," so we're hoping this is just a smart publicity stunt. Watch the hilarious segment below. Tell us your thoughts on today's Dailies in the comments section below or on Twitter!

Real Life Quarterback Princess Wins Football Game, Homecoming Crown in Same Night

Back in 1983, a young Helen Hunt starred in the CBS telefilm Quarterback Princess, the true story of a plucky Oregonian teenager named Tami Maida who made it onto her high school’s all-male football team and nabbed the homecoming queen crown, marking a triumphant moment for female athletes. Last week, Brianna Amat of Pinckney, Michigan did the same; after being crowned at halftime during homecoming, the 18-year-old returned to the field to win the game for her team. Technically, Amat is a kicker and not the quarterback for the Pinckney Pirates, but still; as a tomboy of the ’80s I adored and watched Quarterback Princess so many times, I’ll always root for any girl who wants to play with the boys. (Also see: Little Giants, Necessary Roughness, and Backfield in Motion for the same, albeit with varied results.) From the NY Times: When she arrived, she was told that her fellow students had voted her queen. When the tiara was placed on her head, she was wearing not a dress, like the other girls in the homecoming court, but her No. 12 uniform, pads and all.A short while later, with five minutes to play in the third quarter, Amat was called to the same field to attempt a 31-yard field goal. She split the uprights.The kick proved decisive as Pinckney held on for a 9-7 victory against a Grand Blanc team that had come into the game ranked seventh in the state in its division. It also earned Amat the nickname the Kicking Queen. As for Quarterback Princess (which co-starred a young Daphne Zuniga in her second screen role and was directed by Noel Black, who also made the Phoebe Cates ’80s flick Private School and the soap teen series Swan’s Crossing), trailer and clips are apparently nowhere to be found online. So just trust me; it was a great, rousing picture. Helen Hunt gets a pass for life just for being a part of it. The Kicking Queen [NYT]

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CBS News Wins 10 News and Documentary Emmys

Getty ImagesRachel Maddow, left, and Physical Violence Worsens NEW You are able to -- CBS News walked served by 10 Emmys in the 32ndAnnual News and Documentary Emmy Honours Monday evening in NY, probably the most associated with a network. TheCBS Evening News With Katie Couric won honours including Emmys for ongoing coverage (for correspondent Terry McCarthy's "Afghan Explosive device Squad") and investigative journalism (for correspondent Armen Keteyian's report concerning the hidden risks of photocopiers). Couric didn't attend the ceremony. But Scott Pelley, who required over as anchor from the CBS Evening News in June, required the podium to simply accept multiple Emmys for an hour, including reviews around the British petroleum oil spill and also the high number of National football league gamers who hail in the small island nation of Samoa. Pelley thanked his producers at CBS News and noted that "among the terrible reasons for as being a television news reporter is that you simply receive way too much credit for that work of others." an hour also won the Emmy for outstanding interview for Lara Logan's piece within the company Sgt. Salvatore Augustine Giunta, who this past year grew to become the very first Medal of Recognition champion because the Vietnam War. Presenters incorporated ABC News' Brain Ross, MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell, CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta and PBS' Gwen Ifill, who acknowledged the rapidly altering new-media landscape which has upended the role of TV news. "Audiences progressively obtain the news from everybody but us," stated Ifill, stating the net and social networking including Twitter. "All that's fine, but news still requires a curator." Cable systems have grown to be progressively competitive in the National Academy's signature news and documentary honours. And National Geographic Funnel gained the 2nd-most Emmys with seven, including multiple honours for Tim Hetherington and Sebastian Junger's Restrepo: Afghan Outpost. Hetherington was wiped out last April in Libya. And Junger recognized the award for lengthy-form coverage of the report supported by Hetherington's mother Judith. His dying, stated Junger, leaves "a gaping absence. He devoted his existence to chronicling a persons price of war." PBS gained six Emmys with four likely to POV documentaries and something to documentary series Independent Lens. However the public broadcaster's flagship newsmagazine Frontline, typically the person receiving numerous and significant Emmy honours, received just one -- because of its marketing campaign. It had been a "consolation" prize, noted longtime executive producer David Fanning. And ABC News was ignore entirely. Discovery Funnel required home three Emmys, including multiple honours for First Existence With David Attenborough. Physical Violence Worsens 360 gained each of CNN's Emmys and both were for reviews from earthquake ravaged Haiti, a tale the network spent enough time and assets to pay for. Accepting the Emmy for coverage of the breaking report for "Haiti in Ruins," correspondent Gary Tuchman thanked his "bosses who got us out of the door in a few minutes [from the earthquake] and stated, 'Spend whatever you need to spend.'" Cooper was not able to go to while he was around the air. Rachel Maddow seemed to be a no-show because she was hosting her MSNBC show, which gained the the Emmy for discussion and analysis for "Hello, Landlocked Central Asia," that was reported by Maddow and NBC News chief foreign correspondent Richard Engel. NBC News gained two Emmys for Nightly News and Dateline. Ray King was honored using the Lifetime Achievement Award. Presenting King, John Williams requested the crowd to "think about these three amounts: 25, 40 and 50,000" for King's years as host of CNN's Ray King Live, years in broadcasting and quantity of interviews carried out. "And that is all I've,Inch quipped Williams. "I came not really prepared being an homage, a thing I'll show Ray King later." Following the laughs gone away, Williams described that King's talent being an interviewer was he contacted his visitors having a fresh eye and without preconceived opinions. "He would be a guy from Brooklyn who loved to speak to people and loved to inform a tale,Inch stated Williams. "You wouldn't imagine making news and never following up with a trip to his table." A relevant video tribute featured a slew of famous faces who made the pilgrimage toLarry King Live (Bette Davis, Bill Clinton, Vladimir Putin, Al Gore and Ross Perot, the mother and father of JonBenet Ramsay and Marlon Brando notoriously kissing King around the mouth). King required happens outfitted inside a black suit and shrugged off his jacket to show is signature suspenders. "I had been lucky enough to get be in business where I truly did not need to work," stated a psychological King. "It had been unbelievable to use every evening and meet people and request them questions. It had been a privilege, a privilege." King thanked his producers, his brother, his children, his step-children, his in-laws and regulations, his "cousin from Brooklyn," Williams and Serta Rather, his "two favorite people." "Anybody else? Who am I failing to remember? Ok last one, the wife," chuckled King, exhorting Shawn Southwick, his seventh wife, to face. Stated King: "Behind every guy is really a lady pushing him aside to find the attention." Emmy Honours MSNBC CNN Ray King Physical Violence Worsens CBS News Rachel Maddow Emmys 2011

Keck's Exclusives: Start Searching at Glee's Lucky Charmer

Damian McGinty On November 1, the initial in the Glee Project's two grand-prize individuals who win, Damian McGinty, makes his Glee debut as Irish exchange student Rory Flanagan. "I am getting duration of my existence," looks at the Derry, Ireland, native, who certainly take presctiption this program not under seven episodes. "Rory is dealing with Brittany [Louise Morris], who thinks he's her own personal leprechaun only she'll see." Because the cast needed to Damian immediately, not everyone at McKinley High values the sophomore's charms. "He's doing slightly falsetto within the first song, and Kurt did not such as this because Kurt's the soprano in the group and doesn't want that acquired from him," states Chris Colfer. And Santana "quietly is deeply deeply in love with Brittany," adds Damian, "so she isn't keen on Rory as they also provides an issue for Brittany." Appears like Santana may have reason to become concerned: "We just did a pleasurable scene in Brittany's mattress room," states Damian. The luck in the Irish, indeed! Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now!

Parents Television Council Files FCC Indecency Complaint Against X Factor

Wasn’t hard to see this one coming: The Parents Television Council says that it will complain to the FCC that Fox’sThe X Factor violated the broadcast decency rules on Wednesday. The group says that the program, ratedTV-PG DL, showed a contestant, Geo Godley,”dropping his pants and exposing himself during a song and dance routine.” The performance took place shortly after 8:00 PM in the Central and Mountain Time zones, when PTC says indecent content is prohibited on broadcast television. The prolonged, previously videotaped footage of a contestant dancing nude on the X Factor stage represents a conscious decision by the producers with the approval of the networks broadcast standards department to intentionally air this content in front of millions of families during hours when they knew full well that children would be watching,” PTC President Tim Winters says. He added that “If Godley performed his act in public, he would have been arrested. But if he performs it in front of a Fox camera, his act is beamed via the public airwaves into every home in the nation.” X Factor judge Paula Abdul called the performance “shocking and disgusting” while L.A. Reid described it as “offensive, disgusting, distasteful and upsetting.”

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Tareq Salahis Attorney States Hes Relieved Michaele Is Okay, But Devastated

FRONT ROYAL, Virtual assistant. -- An attorney states the husband of Real Regular folks of D.C. cast member Michaele Salahi is relieved that shes OK but devastated that shes apparently left. Tareq Salahis attorney, David Silek, told Fundamental steps Hello America on Thursday that it's premature to convey once the couple would split up. Sileks claims came among reviews that Michaele Salahi was getting an individual in this rock band Journey. Warren County Sheriff Daniel T. McEathron mentioned Wednesday Tareq Salahi referred to as Tuesday mid-day to report his wife missing. In the statement, McEathron mentioned a deputy spoke with Michaele Salahi and he or she assured himshe had left the residence with an above average friend and was where she seriously considered. The Salahis burst towards the scene this past year after they crashed a White-colored House condition dinner. Copyright 2011 by Connected Press. All rights reserved.These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Toronto 2011: Cohen Media Group Takes U.S. Rights to Michelle Yeoh Drama 'The Lady'

The Cohen Media Group has picked up U.S. distribution rights to Luc Besson's newest film, The Lady, from EuropaCorp.our editor recommendsThe Lady: Toronto ReviewRelated Topics•Toronto International Fil... The film, which stars Michelle Yeoh as Aung San Suu Kyi, the Burmese pro-democracy leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner, had its world premiere Sept. 12 at the Toronto International Film Festival. Yeoh and her co-star David Thewlis have been mentioned as possible contenders in this year's Oscar race. CMG is planning an end of year award-qualifying engagement, followed by a theatrical release early next year. PHOTOS: 13 Movies to Know at the Toronto Film Festival CMG, which produced Frozen River in 2008, moved into distribution last year with the release of Outside the Law. "Luc Besson has created an amazing film and we are so fortunate to be in business with EuropaCorp on The Lady," CMG CEO Charles S. Cohen said. The deal was negotiated by Cohen with Christophe Lambert, CEO of EuropoCorp. Related Topics Toronto International Film Festival Michelle Yeoh Oscars 2012 Luc Besson The Lady

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Toronto: Madonna, Parties, And Harvey Weinsteins New Premiere World Record

Harvey Weinstein just set a newair, land and sea worldrecord for transporting on movie premieres. The Weinstein Company mogul handled showing up at three, count ‘em, three different premiere occasions by 50 percent different nations all on Monday evening. “Yeah, it had been some lighter moments wasn’t it?” he deadpanned once i asked for him about hislandmark photo-op achievement. Although he has existed Toronto now, Weinsteinhad revisit New You'll be able to City Monday evening to visit the premiere of his company’sromantic comedy I Don’t Know How She'll It, which starsSarah Jessica Parker and opens country wide on Friday. It had been rightback to Canada and a pair of more U . s . States premieres: Madonna’s directorial outing W.E. as well as the Take advantage of Fiennes-directed Coriolanus – which he earned ito toboth publish-parties at Soho House. On one floor he was dining with Madonna and her exclusive guest list, then he did a stroll-throughone floor reduced the Coriolanus preem. It had been keep an eye out to the 3rd floor where he huddled with Jennifer Garner and Olivia Wilde, the celebs of some other Weinstein Company movie, Butter, which premieres here on Tuesday (When i first seen it in Telluride). I am told they'll open the film for just about any one-weekOscar being qualified work on October 28 andreopen it sometime inearly 2012. For that Madonna film, which was criticallylambasted in Venice, the spin I obtained in a single of the worldwide reps could it have been’s not necessarily everything bad. It’s it’s its not all so great either. You will discover some nice visual touches nevertheless the material in regards to the romance between King Edward and Wallis Simpson (put together through the fabric Girlherself) just isn’t everything compelling. My overall impression is always that she'll be suggested for trying various things using this British period piece, but also for someone normally so edgy,this film greatly lacks edge. It's unquestionably an adult person’s movieand facing a frightening commercial climb. Just before the film started (half an hour late) Madonna told the hometown crowd, “As you understand I had been elevated in Detroit Michigan therefore i almost feel Canadian. Even when I have been arrested here' stood a heck of times,” she mentioned. Within the earlierMonday morning press screening apaltry crowd ofless than100 apparently switched up for first chance doing pointing and writing efforts. When it absolutely was finished, under halfremained inside the massive 555-chair ScotiabankTheatre.But carrying out a evening screening within the Roy ThomsonHall,everybody else gave Madonnaa brief standing ovation before vulnerable to the exits. Nevertheless it wasn’t the kind of passionate standing applause heard within the Machine Gun Preacher screening just one evening earlier. Speaking about this film, I taken up having its star Gerard Butler following a premiere of his second film as of this festival, Coriolanus. The response was a lot more subdued for the one. “You could hear a pin drop in people final moments,”he mentioned. He mentioned he was awestruck by Vanessa Redgrave who should emerge since the front runner for top Supporting Actress if the contemporary control over among Shakespeare’s most obscure playsopens later this year. I asked for if he was experiencing his festival understanding about two different films in play which he mentioned it may be a lot more fun if he wasn’t stuck in hotels all day long lengthy doing interviews. He's doing supply the capital of scotland - Toronto kudos though. He reeled off all of the urban centers he’ll be takinghis films to next, beginning with San Francisco Bay Area, so he’s an energetic guy. His next film will probably be Oscar-winnerCurtis Hanson’s surfing drama Mavericks, through which he plays asurfing mentor with a 15-year-old kid. He’s just participating in the surfing training now. I suggested he see the new Greg McGillivray documentary Hollywood Don’t Surf, which examined within the finish of Telluride this year. It’s an enormously entertaining lookat thecheckered good status for Celebrities and surfing and might be veryinstructive for Gerry. Michael Fassbender is anotherhot actor with two films within the festival –Shame andADangerous Method– which younger crowd switched up within the Weinsteinparty. He wasin their Inglorious Basterds despite the fact that boyslost the biddingfor Shame to Searchlight. Each of us visit the fourth-floor ping-pong room concurrently along with his Shame director Steve McQueenand he described he was virtually left without words about acquiring the very best Actor award for Shame within the Venice Film Festival last weekend. I told him I saw the questionable film on sex addiction at Telluride the other day which he mentioned he actually was sorry about requiring to overlook that fest, he heard it absolutely was great. Fassbenderemphasized he hopes people will appreciate the cruel film the means by which filmgoers did regularly inside the seventies, before Hollywood lost its creativemojo. He’svery pleased with Shame and appreciative that Fox Searchlight had the courage to have it. Another actor with two films to push at TIFF is Jessica Chastain who'll get my award for the best new star available. She anxiously anxiously waited years on her behalf extended report on finished films to actually be seen now she's not doing not travelling around marketing them simply because they either hit festivals or emerge someone to another. She appeared to stay in the Weinstein party.Consider The Assistance as well as the Debt, which wereNo. 1 and two at thebox officea week ago. Then there wasWilde Salome with Al Pacino and Texas Killing Fields at Venice now Coriolanus and Rob Nichols’ Take Shelter at TIFF. And don’t disregard the Tree Of Existence which finally got the ball relocating Cannes taken. Despite the fact that it must be a bit of the painto do all this promotion simultaneously, she’s got an excellent attitude and spontaneity relating to this. “I told Rob Nichols before he hired me on ‘Take Shelter’ that you have a Chastain curse so when you hire me your movie will not find yourself getting released, but he mentioned he desired to accept risk anyway,” she jeered (Take Shelter opens September 30). Chastain is anxious that Wilde Salome still doesn’t use a distributor nevertheless it should obtain one eventually. It's Al Pacino ultimately. Among other movies premiering here' caught the charming Lasse Hallstrom comedySalmon Fishing inside the Yemen with two terrific performances from Ewan McGregor and Emily Blunt. As Deadline broke on Sunday, the film was acquired by CBS Films which within the youthful history remains known more for much less charming films like the Support Plan, Beastly as well as the Auto specialist. This could class within the joint and supply lately installed academy memberLes Moonvessomethingdecent to push to hisfellow people. I have heard that they wish to turn this film around quickly and acquire it qualified for honours considerationin 2011, another situation from the film while using Toronto ball and running from it. It may be too whimsical for Oscar but sometimes certainly produce a strong Golden Globe run, and possibly even win there. The Lady was the premiere that adopted Madonna’s film tonight at Roy Thomson Hall. It’s director Luc Besson’s true story in the Nobel Peace Prize-winningAung Saan Su Kyi, who increased to become Burmese resistance leader only to occur under house arrest for 15 years.Shewas released last yearbutisstill prevented from getting her people’s struggles against a tyrannical governmentto the outside world. Possibly that’s why starsMichelle Yeoh and David Thewlisand director Luc Besson feel this kind of senseof emergency to acquire this film out this year (when Yeoh and Thewlis might be strong Oscar nomination competitors).I spoken wonderful three earlier today and may publish the most effective of this discussionsoon, however hope are these claims film’s releasewill produce a real difference in their situation much like winning the Nobel Peace Prize did, albeitbriefly. It’s an authentic departure for your more action-oriented Besson and carried out perfectly within the tests hereon Monday.I am told you will discover a couple of likely entrepreneurs circling that certain already. Finally,Summit held a publish-premiere dinner and party for 50/50 cancer comedy starring Ernest Gordon Levitt and Seth Rogen, while focusing put a sit-downdinner within the Roosevelt Roomfor their Pariah, a film the distrib will bepushing for Oscars. Thinking about thesuccess in the Oscar-winningPrecious, they may use a real shot although Focus professional Adriene Bowles likens the film more to Winter’s Bone, a Best Picture nominee a year ago.Celebrity Adepero Oduye is a real discovery and personally is not like the character she plays inside the film. Author and director Dee Reessaid the ride since Sundance remains wild but useful. The ride at TIFF remains wild too, but everything good must ended. I’m headingback to L.A. for Emmy week however will invariably keep my attention on Toronto.A wrapof all the fall fests may come after TIFF winds lower a couple of days ago.

Tyler Perry Tops Report on Finest Paid out Males in Entertainment

Playing an argumentative, plus-sized lady is really a lucrative endeavor for Tyler Perry, who Forbes magazine on Monday named "entertainment's finest paid out guy."our editor recommendsTop 10 Finest Paid out Music Artists9 Finest Paid out Entertainment CEOsHollywood's Top Earners PHOTOS: Hollywood's 10 Finest-Paid out Stars Perry raked in $130 million in 12 several days beginning May 1, 2010, according to Forbes, not only from royalties connected along with his Madea movie franchise but furthermore through Tv shows Fulfill the Browns and House of Payne along with other projects. STORY: Ashton Kutcher, Tim Allen, Kiefer Sutherland Are TV's Finest-Paid out Stars Second to Perry concerning the Forbes report on 10 is Jerry Bruckheimer, who acquired $113 million since the fourth installment of Disney's Pirates in the Caribbean movie franchise assigned $1 billion laminator tl901 office worldwide. PHOTOS: Hollywood's Top Earners Forbes mentioned it spoke to agents, lawyers, producers and many other affiliates to discover pretax gross earnings for Hollywood's heavyweights which did not take away management, agent or legal costs. It's report on entertainment's finest paid out women is forthcoming. Among males, Steven Spielberg ranks third with $107 million and Elton John and Simon Cowell complete the most effective 5, getting acquired $100 million and $90 million, correspondingly. Author James Patterson is not any. 6 with $84 million. Perry, really, will star as Alex Mix, among Patterson's popular protagonists, in the Summit Entertainment film due next season. Leonardo Di Caprio might be the lone actor available and Tiger Forest really the only athlete. The whole list will be here. Related Subjects Pirates in the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides Madea's Large Happy Family House of Payne Fulfill the Browns Elton John Jerry Bruckheimer Leonardo DiCaprio Simon Cowell Steven Spielberg Tyler Perry Wally Disney Pictures Tiger Forest Summit Entertainment

'Girl Using The Dragon Tattoo' Photos: Difficulties And Rooney Mara Take Presctiption The Search

The Lady using the Dragon Tattoo is definitely among this winters most anticipated movies, having a solid cast, worldwide known source material, famous director David Fincher as well as the man behind Nine Inch Nails focusing on the score (Trent Reznor, natch). Fortunately, with present day trio of recent "Dragon Tattoo" photos, you will not have to hang about until December 26 to obtain a better consider the film. Stieg Larssons novel of the identical title, which the film relies, is sort of infamous because of its depictions of brutal, sexual violence. While none of that's displayed in new images available at Empire, they are doing provide us with a great look at a few of the storys principal figures. First of all is Difficulties in the role as disgraced journalist Mikael Blomkvist, creating a horrified face at something off-screen. We now have a concept in which the image is obtained from, but well avoid saying for that six people available who've neither browse the book, seen the Swedish film or already had the storyline spoiled on their behalf. Suffice to express, hes to look concerned. Next is really a shot of Rooney Mara, who plays the feminine lead, eccentric computer hacker Lisbeth Salander, getting together with Yorick van Wageningens Nils Bjurman. Salander is acting strongly toward the taken-aback Bjurman, that is understandable, because the guy may be the worst type of scumbag within the book. Its nice to determine the movie has cast someone as large, burly and imposing as van Wageningen, however. The ultimate image shows Craig once more, but this time around he's talking with Christopher Plummer, who plays family patriarch Henrik Vanger within the film. Hes a vital a part of obtaining the storys plot moving, so expect numerous moments between him and Craig. Its a reasonable wager the two are talking about the situation of Harriet Vanger, Henriks niece who inexplicably disappeared decades earlier, and whom Blomkvist was hired to research. Exactly what do you consider the brand new images in the Girl using the Dragon Tattoo? Are you looking at the film, or would be the book along with a subtitled movie enough for you personally? Inform us within the comments below and Twitter!

Fortissimo accumulates 'Wetlands'

LONDON -- Fortissimo Films has clicked up worldwide sales privileges, excluding Canada, to Guy Edoin's "Esturine habitat," that is preeming in the Venice Film Festival within the Worldwide Critics' Week section on Sept. 3. Following a Venice preem, in france they-Canadian helmer's pic can also be headed towards the Toronto Film Festival, where it'll screen within the Canada First! section on Sept. 9. Metropole Films Distribution is delivering the film in Canada. Story, which Edoin also composed, originates on the dairy farm in rural Canada where tragedy strikes, departing a youthful widow to handle a edgy teenage boy who is incorporated in the procedure for finding his sexuality. Pic toplines Pascale Bussieres, Gabriel Maille, Luc Picard, Francois Papineau, Angele Coutu and Denise Dubois. Max Films' Luc Vandal and Felize Frappier produce. Deal was brokered by Fortissimo's senior Vice president Chris Paton and Frappier. Fortissimo is going to be shopping the project to purchasers in Toronto. Contact Diana Lodderhose at diana.lodderhose@variety.com

Rankings Corporate Jungle: Hells Kitchen Slips, NBC Plays Symphony With Ninja Warrior

Fox (2.6/7 in grown ups 18-49, 6.two million audiences) once more capped Monday evening having a Gordon Ramsay selection. After MasterChef wrapped its season a week ago, the network broadcast back-to-back originals of Hell’s Kitchen (2.4/7 at 8 PM and a pair of.7/7 at 9 PM) last evening. The 8 PM episode was lower a tenth in the fast national rating for a week ago’s episode (lower two tenths in the final), as the 9 PM episode was up 13% from what MasterChef published within the hour last Monday. ABC (1.8/5, 5.9 million) was second, paced with a two-hour Bachelor Pad (2.1/6), that is running flat versus. a week ago, but ABC’s fast excellent are inflated due to local National football league preemptions. At NBC, it had been corporate synergy — or as Steve Burke favors to refer to it as, “symphony” — at the office because the network broadcast the 3rd-season finale of G4′s American Ninja Warrior (1.7/4, 4 million) from 9-11 PM. The truth show published NBC’s best 18-49 rating in the timeframe in seven days, since Macy’s 4th of This summer Fireworks Spectacular, but we must observe that the network hadn't broadcast any originals within the slot since, just reruns and repurposed instances of another NBCUniversal cable series, USA’s Law & Order: Criminal Intent. CBS broadcast reruns.

'Fright Night': How The Original Can Inform The Remake

There can only be one original, but that never stopped Hollywood from trying to remake our favorite films. No other genre seems as bloated with remakes as horror, but not every retelling is a terrible thing. "Lars and the Real Girl" director Craig Gillespie will show us what he can do with Tom Holland's 1985 horror classic, "Fright Night," this weekend -- and it got us thinking about all of our favorite moments from the much-loved horror-comedy. The best movie remakes bring something new to the table, but respect the original material. Here are five things we'd love to see in the new "Fright Night" that pay homage to the original story about a seductive, but dangerous, vampire who goes head-to-head with an inquisitive high school student. Doin' It At The Dance Club Our kingdom for a cheesy sexytime scene at a dance club. It won't have the feathered hair, new wave music, or Cosby sweater-on-disco outfits, but some kind of nod to the hilarious yet still sultry dance sequence in the original "Fright Night" would be aces. Chris Sarandon made Jerry totally crushable, and his smooth moves on the dance floor which he used to seduce Charlie's girlfriend Amy is one of the movie's most memorable moments. Every Vampire Needs A Henchman Dracula had Renfield, and Jerry had Billy. The new Jerry needs a henchman, a sidekick, a best pal who is willing to fight to the death to protect his dawg. It's vampire law or something. What the hell was Billy, anyway? (Aside from being some kind of too-close-for comfort weirdo that gave everyone rape eyes when they tried to get near Jerry.) Billy Cole suffered the fate of every 1980's horror fiend when he tried to defend Jerry that of the inevitable melting effect, which turned him into a pile of green, bubbling goo. That's real love and brings us to our next point. Dear 3-D: Respect Your Elders The 1985 "Fright Night" plays to some serious horror fanboy/girl love. It references a ton of old school scary stuff. Even the character of Peter Vincent is a tribute to horror legends Peter Cushing and Vincent Price. That's why the movie's practical FX, though terribly dated now, work. There was clearly a lot of love put into creating those melty faces and ill-fitting fangs. The new film is promising 3-D horror, but we'd kill for a few true blue effects that don't involve a computer. And please, no CGI blood. Payback Is A Bitch Nerds. Will. Attack. Let's face it, in the original film Charlie's kind of a jerk for ignoring his girlfriend, being a tool to best friend Evil (who, yes, can certainly dish it out), and generally acting like a little jerk. That's what makes it so sweet when his highly quotable, best bud Evil Ed opens up a can of whoop ass and becomes empowered with his newfound fangs after Jerry transforms him into a bloodsucker. You want the crabby and crazy horror nerd to win! Here's hoping Christopher Mintz-Plasse can bring it. Killer Dialogue Director/writer Tom Holland did a fine job with the original "Fright Night's" script. There's some curious subtext, which is unexpected for what was supposed to be a B-grade horror movie, as well as smart and genuinely funny lines. Former "Buffy the Vampire" scribe, Marti Noxon, takes over script duties for the remake, and while her experience with vamps in the past and penchant for writing strong, interesting characters makes us hopeful that the dialogue won't suck, there's no telling until we're in that theater seat. So far the tone of the trailers have pitched the movie as super serious. Hopefully there will be plenty of room for a few good laughs too. Tell us what you want to see carried over from the original "Fright Night" into this week's remake in the comments section and on Twitter!

Bradley Cooper Exits 'The Crow' as Other Actors Circle (Exclusive)

Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images "As the crow flies" may denote the shortest route from one place to another, but the movie version of The Crow is proving to be less than a straight shot. Relativity is remaking the supernatural action movie based on the 1990s comic and has set Juan Carlos Fresnadillo to direct. Bradley Cooper was to have played the title character but sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that he has now exited due to scheduling conflicts. Cooper has David O. Russell's Silver Linings Playbook shooting this fall and then dives straight into Legendary's Paradise Lost, which shoots first quarter next year...the exact time Relativity plans on making the high-priority Crow. But akin to the project's rock musician who is killed and resurrected, two new names have surfaced as possible replacements: Channing Tatum and Mark Wahlberg. Walhberg has a previous association with the Crow; he was offered the part last fall but a deal never materialized. But there is a question as to whether he wants to revisit the role, and last week he signed on to Universal's 2 Guns action pic. Tatum is best known for his work in G.I. Joe and the weepie Dear John. It's too early to tell what will happen with either Tatum or Walhberg, or whether other actors join the fray, although Relativity is keen on not wasting time. The studio also is embroiled in litigation with The Weinstein Co. over distribution rights to the film. Harvey and Co. believe they have a deal to release the film but Relativity argues that the Weinsteins forfeited their right by, among other things, botching the release of the expensive Relativity-backed flop Nine. That case is currently in arbitration. Crow, created by James O'Barr, centered on a musician who is murdered while trying to save his fiancée from thugs. He is brought back from the dead by supernatural forces and seeks revenge. The role was originally played by Brandon Lee, who was killed by a freak accident during production of the original movie in 1993. The new film is being produced by Edward R. Pressman, Jeff Most, Relativity's CEO Ryan Kavanaugh and Apaches Entertainment's Enrique LopezLavigne and Belen Atienza. Relativity had no comment. Email: Borys.Kit@thr.com Twitter: @Borys_Kit Channing Tatum Mark Wahlberg Bradley Cooper