Canal Plus The country bets on 'Falcon' miniseries

MADRID -- Paybox Canal Plus The country has had a co-production stake in worldwide crime miniseries "Falcon." The 4-parter, that is being created by London-based Mammoth Screen for BSkyB, adjusts a couple of the 4 crime novel featuring Seville detective Javier Falcon, compiled by best-selling British author Robert Wilson. The Ecu co-production also teams Germany's shingle Network Movie, German pubcaster ZDF and it is worldwide sales arm ZDF Businesses. Helmed by Pete Travis ("Standpoint"), "Falcon" shoots early 2012 in Seville. The very first two episodes, according to "The Blind Guy of Seville," are compiled by Stephen Butchard ("House of Saddam"). To follow Falcon's research right into a brutal killing that stirs reminiscences of his father's violent past in Tangiers and also the The spanish language Civil War. Next two episodes, composed by Sarah Phelps ("Great Anticipation"), adapt "The Quiet and also the Damned," taking Falcon for an exclusive Seville barrio to conduct queries right into a double suicide. "Falcon" marks the most recent step by Canal Plus The country, the industry subsid of The spanish language conglom Prisa, to energy up its quality TV fiction production, which began 2010 with "Que fue p Jorge Sanz?" and "Crematorium," both with excitement received by The spanish language experts. Following Prisa's proceed to extend re-payment of Euros2.92 billion ($3.8 billion) debt to a minimum of 2014, Canal Plus The country is anticipated to up its programming spend. "Canal Plus has two methods for growing earnings: By enhancing revenue per customer or raising the amount of customers. Because of the tough market economic conditions in The country, the 2nd technique is much more likely,Inch stated one analyst. Canal Plus will air "Falcon" the coming year. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

Cablers hit highs, lows, PR hurdles in 2011

The end of the year brings accountability to the cable universe. In surveying the major players, some networks met key goals in 2011, while others missed out on opportunities or fell short of achieving stated priorities.A&EOn the reality side, A&E hit it big with "Storage Wars" and its spinoff "Storage Wars: Texas," which saw the biggest premiere in network history. "Beyond Scared Straight" and "Gene Simmons' Family Jewels" also performed well, though long-running staples "Hoarders" and "Intervention" are starting to show some ratings wear and tear. As scripted fare goes, season two of "The Glades" was up 12% from season one, and "Breakout Kings" fared well enough in its rookie campaign (12.8 million viewers) to earn a renewal. Net is nicely placed in the top 10 in total viewers and the 18-49 and 25-54 demo, and 11th in 18-34.AMCRatings remained strong at AMC, but the net had some PR problems. AMC had a public spat with "The Walking Dead" exec producer Frank Darabont, who left the show for reasons including -- depending on whom you believe -- the amount of coin AMC was dedicating to the show, production deadlines and how much control he had as showrunner. Net also didn't anticipate the critical and audience backlash against "The Killing" finale, which failed to declare Rosie Larsen's murderer. That said, ratings for the second season of "The Walking Dead" remain strong, "Breaking Bad" numbers were up, and the "Mad Men" contract disputes were finally resolved. New drama "Hell on Wheels" also performed solidly and earned a sophomore season renewal.Comedy CentralRatings for the laffer cabler were up marginally across the board -- with the exception of a nice 8% bump in the net's preferred 18-34 demo and a record for men in 25-54 -- and rookie series "Workaholics" was a nice surprise. "Tosh.0" brings in plenty of Millennials, and "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart" and "The Colbert Report" provide enough buzz and zeitgeist chatter to make up for any perceived ratings weakness. Newbies "Onion SportsDome" and "Sports Show With Norm Macdonald" failed to catch on and won't be returning. Net received lots of publicity for its Charlie Sheen roast, but the occasional specials could use a bit of freshening.E!E!'s fortunes rise and fall on the Kardashian family, and while those ratings remained fairly steady in 2011, cable chieftain Bonnie Hammer has made it clear a change is in order. At some point, audiences will start to tune out all things Kardashian, and Hammer, along with new network prexy Suzanne Kolb, have made scripted series a priority, especially in a TV landscape crowded with celeb-filled newsies. Viewers flocked to the cabler's two-night special on the fairytale but short-lived wedding between Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries. With the happy couple already split up, however, and Khloe Kardashian spouse Lamar Odom traded to the Dallas Mavericks, the new programming strategy is a welcome move.ESPNRatings slipped a bit for the all-sports behemoth, although its football coverage dominated the list of the year's top-rated programs. Net had 22 of the top 23 programs of the year -- MTV "Video Music Awards" was the lone exception -- with on-field football action, studio shows and the Japan-U.S. Women's World Cup finals. In programming acquisitions, ESPN made a nice move grabbing Wimbledon away from NBC, and it also reupped with the NFL, clearly its signature sport. On the other hand, the net lost the World Cup, and failed to secure the rights to the Olympics. The World Cup mishap stings deeply because new topper John Skipper has long been a fan of both soccer and broadening ESPN's international coverage.Fox News With its 1.8 million primetime viewers, the net is still the cable news leader by far. Yet, there are cracks in the armor, including a 14% decrease in the 25-54 demo -- the group that matters most to newsies. The departure of Glenn Beck may have been a dream scenario to the PR department, but he definitely took a handful of viewers with him. Replacement series "The Five" has done OK, but the series doesn't carry the buzz -- good or bad -- that Beck drew. Net's numbers, as well as those of competitors CNN and MSNBC, should go up next year when the presidential election race gets substantially more heated.FXFX reunited with "Nip/Tuck" creator Ryan Murphy for "American Horror Story," which became a major hit despite dividing critics. Season four of "Sons of Anarchy" returned to form, and "Justified" was again top notch, topped with an Emmy win for supporting actress Margo Martindale. And then there's "Louie." Net gives free rein to the actor-comedian, and he excels with the creative freedom. Show is labeled a comedy but skillfully delves into ultra-serious fare, and Louis CK also found himself in the Emmy race, nominated for both acting and writing. Overall, FX's ratings jumped 21% in total viewers and 22% in the 18-49 demo. Only downside was boxing drama "Lights Out," which was canceled after its first season.HBOThere may be no show more profitable to its network than "Game of Thrones" is to HBO. Fully produced by the pay cabler and already a global phenomenon after only one season, the fantasy skein was a gamble that has paid off handsomely. "Boardwalk Empire" is also strong, as is vampire staple "True Blood." Comedies were a different story, however, as "Enlightened," was critically applauded and got renewed but failed to deliver an audience. Laffers "Bored to Death," "How to Make It in America" and "Hung" all saw declines and got the ax in one fell swoop. In nonprogramming news, online viewing portal HBO Go proved a major hit, allowing the HBO brand to extend far beyond traditional TV viewing patterns.HistoryViewers continue to flock to History, with more arriving each year. Total viewers reached 1.9 million in primetime, an increase of 22% -- the biggest upside move of any cabler in 2011. After "Jersey Shore," "Pawn Stars" is the most-watched reality series on TV with 7 million viewers, and "American Pickers" isn't far behind with 5.7 million. Also doing well is second-year series "Swamp People," which drew a healthy 5.5 million for its season finale. Topper Nancy Dubuc continues her skillful rebranding of a network that many thought would never be a serious player. LifetimeThe turnaround that Nancy Dubuc has accomplished at History has yet to take shape at Lifetime. Two series got the ax after their respective first seasons: reality skein "Roseanne's Nuts" and the scripted "Against the Wall." Even the well-intentioned breast cancer-centric miniseries "Five" failed to draw a decent audience. "Drop Dead Diva" and "Army Wives" remain solid performers, but if the femme net is going to become a major player, Dubuc will have to find some new series that generate enthusiasm. Maybe Jennifer Love Hewitt in the upcoming series "The Client List" will do the trick. It's a difficult but not impossible challenge.MTVAs long as Snooki and Co. continues to attract a nation full of gawkers, MTV will always be a ratings force. The 9.2 million viewers who tune in weekly to "Jersey Shore" remains a wildly impressive number. However, the phenomenon is due to wear off sooner rather than later and the net needs to figure out what will be the next big thing. On the scripted side, MTV was pleasantly surprised by "Awkward," the high school drama that made a star out of Ashley Rickards. Overall, cabler saw healthy double-digit increases in total viewers and the 18-49 and 18-34 demos, with the net being the top channel with the latter demo. The winning "Teen Mom" franchise also looks to be around for awhile and revamped "Teen Wolf" drew some nice publicity. On the down side, the controversial U.K. import "Skins" was canceled after its first season. ShowtimeSince David Nevins took over for as programming chief in 2010, the pay cabler has made some major changes. Terrorist-themed series "Homeland" has been a ratings winner and buzzed-about by both critics and audiences. While "Dexter" was Showtime's signature drama in the past, consider the mantle officially passed. Net's subscriber base is up to 21.1 million, and the programming strategy of moving away from shows centered on eccentric women -- think "Weeds," "Nurse Jackie" and "United States of Tara" -- that were a staple under Greenblatt is slowly under way.StarzIt took guts for topper Chris Albrecht to give "Boss" a two-season order before the first episode ever aired. But justifying this bold move would seem difficult at this point. Despite an engrossing storyline and stellar work from star Kelsey Grammer, the series drew only 1.7 million viewers in combined telecasts, DVR use and On Demand over its first five episodes. Net has made a mark with its "Spartacus" franchise but will have to move beyond sword-and-sandals fare to grow. Next year's new skein, "Magic City," will be critical in determining Starz's place in a competitive pay cable environment. TBSIf TNT continues to mine winning shows for Turner, TBS is going in the opposite direction. There's been nothing particularly funny for the net, which continues to shed viewers -- down 11% to 1.5 million in total viewers and 13% in the 18-49 demo to 879,000. Clearly, Conan O'Brien hasn't delivered the kind of ratings performance hoped for when TBS gave the talkshow star his own series following the NBC debacle. The long-running Tyler Perry series -- "Meet the Browns" and "House of Payne" -- are seeing some viewer erosion, and "For Better or Worse" opened OK but below previous Perry skeins.TNTThe loss of the low-rated "Men of a Certain Age" was a blow to those who believed the skein was one of the best dramas on the air, but it was hard to argue against the move from a business standpoint. On the upside, "Southland" remains one of cable's most compelling series, the Steven Spielberg-exec produced "Falling Skies" was a bona fide rookie hit and "Rizzoli and Isles" continues to be a procedural smash. "Rizzoli," combined with the resilient Kyra Sedgwick skein "The Closer," which is nearing the end of its run, keeps TNT a major ratings force. USARanking as the No. 1 entertainment cabler for six years in a row, the moneymaking machine for NBCUniversal continues to impress. New summer series "Suits" and "Necessary Roughness" were right in line with the net's other ratings-winning dramedies -- "White Collar," "Royal Pains" and "Burn Notice" -- but toppers Jeff Wachtel and Chris McCumber realize they have to push out of their comfort zone with comedies and reality to stay on top. The net was best in total viewers and the 18-49 and 25-54, but there wasn't any growth from last year. There's little question that 2012 will be a very interesting year for USA. Contact Stuart Levine at stuart.levine@variety.com

FX Orders KGB Spy Drama from Justified Showrunner

Graham Yost FX has ordered The Americans, a drama about two KGB spies posing as Americans in the early 1980s, the network announced Friday. The series, executive produced by Justified's Graham Yost and created by Falling Skies' Joe Weisberg, centers on the two spies, whose arranged marriage evolves into something more real, compromising their mission during the Cold War. Check out the rest of today's news "Joe Weisberg has written one of the best pilot scripts we've ever read with two richly drawn and indelible characters embarking on an epically exciting, emotional, and morally complex journey," said Nick Grad, executive vice president of original programming at FX. Who do you think should play the married spies? Is it too much to hope for Kyle Chandler and Connie Britton? Friday Night Lights reunion! Hit the comments with your thoughts.

New ads for your Amazing Spider-Guy

A trio of latest ads for your Amazing Spider-Guy are situated online, and they're taking a different tack for the new teaser poster released within the weekend.Designed to promote the film for the worldwide market, the completely new artwork is noisy, colourful and much like the Mike Raimi films. Really, should you didn't be familiar with back story behind the project, you'd probably assume it had been a continuation of the series, instead of a completely new start.They really represent a large change of pace much more comparison for the mean and moody image used inside the domestic market. Nonetheless, the suit still looks excellent, and that we are particularly liking that bobbled exterior.Directed by Marc Webb, The Astounding Spider-Guy will probably be released in 3d, and involves Uk cinemas on 4 This summer time 2012.

'Girl With The Dragon Tattoo' To Open One Day Early

The wait for David Fincher's take on "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" just got one day shorter. Shows have been added for 7 p.m. on December 20, one day earlier than originally planned. "Dragon Tattoo" is destined to become one of the biggest movies of the holiday season, so even an extra night of shows could mean big returns. Check out the rest of today's film news after the jump! Mike Myers Writing 'Austin Powers' Musical The International Man of Mystery may be on the prowl again, but this time on Broadway. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Casey Nicholaw, the co-director of the Tony Award-winning "Book of Mormon," is in talks to direct a stage version of the British spy spoof which Myers would write the story for. The proposed musical would act as a prequel to the film, taking place in the 1960s, and would not star Myers. Biblical Epic 'Paradise Lost' Put on Hold Bradley Cooper may have to wait to don the horns and a tail as Lucifer, as Warner Bros. has put a hold on the Alex Proyas-directed film. The movie which chronicles the heavenly battle between good and evil started to drift over its proposed $120 million budget, and the studio paused production to reassess the bill. 'Arthur & Lancelot' Hangs In Balance with Budget Crisis Just as another Warner Bros. movie, "Paradise Lost," got paused for budget issues, another, the medieval tale of "Arthur & Lancelot" may face the same fate. Producers are rethinking the budget, fearing that it may eventually exceed its $130 million budget. Ryan Gosling Absent from First 'Gangster Squad' Entertainment Weekly has the very first official picture from Ruben Fleischer's post-war mob flick, "Gangster Squad," but the man everyone's talking about these days, Ryan Gosling, is no where to be seen. Instead, Josh Brolin and Sean Penn stare each other in a moody snapshot from the film. Seth Rogen Will Host Independent Spirit Awards The biggests award for indie films, the Independent Spirit Awards, have found their host in funnyman Seth Rogen, who appears in one of the films nominated for Best Feature, "50/50." The show will air on IFC on February 25th. Critics Choice Awards Honor 'Drive,' 'The Artist' and 'Hugo' With Best Pictures Noms Award season is in full swing, and there are no sure bets quite yet. The latest round of nominations comes from the Critics Choice Awards, who picked ten potential nominees for their Best Picture Award. Among them, "Drive" surprised with a nomination and a sign that the indie thriller may be picking up awards steam. Tell us what you think of today's Dailies in the comments section and on Twitter!

Q&A while using 'Potter' patriarch

While using Harry Potter film franchise ended, its creatives are thinking about getting honours chance of Deathly Hallows Part 2. HeymanFor David Heyman, "Harry Potter as well as the Deathly Hallows -- Part 2" was bittersweet. It absolutely was a farewell, but he stresses that "concentrating on 'Potter' was one of the great gifts of my professional existence and existence," since it enabled him to make use of top authors, stars, company company directors and specialists for just about any decade. Heyman spoken with Variety's Christy Grosz from NY.Grosz: Besides its tremendous box office, what impact you think "Harry Potter" had round the business?Heyman: The (U.K.-based) visual effects industry, which was not nascent and surely small, has transformed right into a (prominence). The houses can deal with around the globe. We'd over 2,000 people concentrating on each one of these films. People who began as assistants are really running departments.CG: Can you attribute that success to being faithful for the books and keeping fans happy?DH: (Author J.K. Rowling's) books provide a loyal fanbase, however also believe we made films which was on their own terms. You will not ever see "Harry Potter as well as the Sorcerer's Stone" with film covers. Jo was very keen to keep the books as well as the films separate. They're different. Clearly, the wealth from the books helps make the movies possible and fueled their success, but it's amazing the number of filmgoers did not showed up in the movies within the books.CG: You infamously optioned the initial book inside the galley stage in 1999, unsure its franchise potential ...DH: I never witnessed it a franchise. It's numerous films, one film at any time. Which has been how you have approached it. This label 'franchise' ... that is not where it began.CG: The movies clearly connected with audiences but haven't received much attention round the honours circuit. You think that's important if you have financial success?DH: How you began the process was to take advantage effective films possible. That's everything really mattered. Then, we tried to create films that Jo would enjoy that the fans would enjoy. It seems like we been effective with this particular. The fact we are obtaining a conversation around the honours can be a bonus. We have got 97% approval on Rotten Tomato vegetables, that people think is probably the finest (ratings for just about any) film this year. I really think the technical qualities are similar to any film available. In my opinion the performances of Take advantage of Fiennes and Alan Rickman are masterful. In the event you have a look at our cast, adult and child, it's phenomenal. But ultimately, I'm just really excited that individuals made films that connected having a crowd. Hopefully, it'll communicate with some Academy voters, so when it doesn't, I'm still really pleased with the movies that individuals made -- specially the final film that David Yates made. I don't think imaginable how hard it's to complete a collection around the high after 10 years and eight films, and David Yates and everybody handled to accomplish this.CG: Although "Harry Potter" has found the final outcome, your production company, Heyday Films, remains going strong. Which kind of business goals have you are looking at if you started it in 1997?DH: I seriously considered a bridge involving the two nations. I speak British, which i speak American. I recognize both British as well as the American worldwide marketplace, getting were living in people areas. I furthermore preferred to create British material, that we believe there's a great amount, for the U.S. in addition to bring U.S. material one other way. There's huge talent that's according to both places.CG: It was not simply in the financing or business perspective?DH: No, it absolutely was a pursuit perspective. It's the material. Also to access use BBC and Film4 and Studiocanal -- have a look at how Studiocanal is thriving. They did all this new funding they wish to make British-language films, European-introduced but worldwide films, which is thrilling. For any couple of from the other material, films that are nontentpole -- in addition to some that may be, and surely for people that are not -- worldwide bankers offer great options. You will discover certainly a couple of a few things i preferred to obtain developed -- at first, anyway -- within the BBC or at Film4 that particular couldn't get developed at say Warner Bros. or even the new the new sony or Disney. That allows certain projects that may possibly not have a existence to experience a existence.Next: David Cronenberg Contact Christy Grosz at christy.grosz@variety.com

Jane Fonda, Kirsten Dunst, Amy Pascal Share Laughs, Inspirations at THR's Women in Entertainment Breakfast

The Hollywood Reporter's Women in Entertainment Power 100 breakfast, which HBO's Sue Naegle described as "estrogen meets ambition," was held Dec 7 at the Beverly Hills Hotel.our editor recommendsJane Fonda Opens Up About Her Father, Her Return to Acting and the Lesson She Learned From Warren BeattyThe Scene at THR's 2011 Women In Entertainment Power 100 BreakfastAnne Sweeney Tops THR's 2011 Women in Entertainment Power 100 ListKim Kardashian Attends THR's Women in Entertainment BreakfastBonnie Hammer Reveals E! Rebranding Plans; Wants Up to Four New Kardashian Spinoffs13 Female Power-Players Who Rule the WorldRelated Topics•Women in Entertainment The annual breakfast, which Summit's Nancy Kirkpatrick said is "the one event of the year that says, 'You go girl,' "began at 8 am with a reception at the hotel's Crystal Ballroom where Sony's Amy Pascal said she feels what's best about the affair is "it's great for young women to see they can do anything in the business." PHOTOS: The Scene at THR's 2011 Women In Entertainment Power 100 Breakfast The program kicked off with an intro from Chelsea Handler, who began by saying, "I have no idea why there are so many f***ing men here." She was followed by THR editorial director Janice Min who said the bottom line on the WIE Power 100 issue is: "You want to be on it and we want you to be on it." Afterward, Lifetime's Nancy Dubuc, who spoke about the need for women to mentor each other, drew applause when she said, "We know the most dangerous thing for the men at the top is for the women to be talking" and helping each other. PHOTOS: THR's 2011 Women in Entertainment Power 100 Kirsten Dunst then introduced Pascal who paid tribute to the late producer Laura Ziskin and began by saying, "I had no idea how much her death would affect me. There are big holes left in so many lives." Before a video clip played, she told a story of how, when Ziskin's ashes were scattered from the Santa Monica pier, dolphins suddenly appeared and began splashing in the water. "I swear this happened," said Pascal. "We were sure that somehow Laura was able to produce that too." COMPLETE LIST: 2011 Women in Entertainment Power 100 The Help author Katheryn Stockett was joined by Octavia Spencer and Viola Davis to speak about THR's mentoring program and how this helps young women "discover their own beautiful self-worth." The heavy-set Spencer got a laugh when she began by telling the photographers to "aim high. That's where the money is" and joined with Davis in introducing who this year's mentees will be. THR publisher, senior vpLynne Segall thanked the event's sponsors and organizers before Sherry Lansing spoke regarding honoree Jane Fonda. The former Paramount head told a story of working with Fonda when she was a producer on The China Syndrome and being told by the studio execs that the film's name must be changed, news that Lansing dutifully passed on to the actress. "Are you a corporate tool?" was Fonda's reaction. "Where are your instincts? Your values? Are just carrying their water?" Lansing said this was her first experience with how "non-compromising" the actress could be. Fonda then began her remarks by saying, "Did I really say corporate tool? No wonder people didn't like me." She accepted the award, which is shaped like a small crystal block, and joked, "it's made out of a chunk of the glass ceiling that Sherry broke." She also corrected Lansing who said Fonda was engaged to Richard Perry by saying she was "in love with" the record producer but there were no wedding plans. She got a laugh when she did a quick run through of the times she's been married and then not. Fonda then spoke on the subject of how until women hold decisive positions in the industry films won't reflect "the fascinating complexity of women's lives." She ended her remarks by saying, "In the spirit of Laura Ziskin, let's keep moving forward." Women in Entertainment is presented by Lifetime. Other sponsors include Audi, BCBGMAXAZRIA Group, Gersh, Guggenheim Partners, Marina B, Scandia Down. PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery THR's 2011 Women in Entertainment Power 100 Related Topics Chelsea Handler Kirsten Dunst Nancy Dubac Women in Entertainment Sue Naegle Women in Entertainment 2011 Nancy Kirkpatrick

The Self-help guide to Thursday TV: Bones, A Place of work Customer, A Rustic Christmas, plus much more!

Bones Always a common (if sometimes contentious) subject throughout my Request Matt forum, Fox's Bones refutes any notion that it's heart isn't in where in this particular week's ultimately touching episode (9/8c). Take advantage of Waite (forever Papa Walton to numerous us, though nowadays also called Jethro's father on NCIS) comprises a welcome return as Booth's grandfather, bearing some uncomfortable news that has the pregnant Bones (Emily Deschanel) wondering precisely how to attain to some closed-off Booth (David Boreanaz, who's in especially fine form). "I will be capable of help Booth, shouldn't I?" she frets with a encouraging Angela. It may be being pregnant your body's the body's hormones as well as the irritatingly swelling breasts, but Bones relaxes her guardedness enough doing guy by having an emotional rough patch that creates recollections both negative and positive. With this week's situation, which returns Tina Majorino as gung-ho Agent Shaw - who'd do just about anything to please Booth - let's just say it gives new meaning for the publish office's "dead letter" operation. Piecing together this puzzle means putting together a look and feel discovered in multiple shipping boxes - another work day for your squints.Want more TV news? Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now!ER's Maura Tierney returns to NBC's Thursday evening selection - likely to Work (9/8c) since the wife of enigmatic new Boss Robert California (James Spader), who's searching to discover a role for his spouse at Dunder Mifflin. Elsewhere on NBC's comedy selection: Leslie continues trial on Parks and Entertainment (8:30/7:30c) Rob and Shirley synergy to get control in the school's foosball table on lately christened TV Guide Magazine "fan favorite" Community (8/7c), while Annie makes matters worse when she tries to hide the fact she broke Abed's Dark Dark evening DVD too as with a bizarre preview of sorts to impending midseason changes, Chelsea Handler site visitors just like a counselor on Whitney (9:30/8:30c) inside an episode titled "Up With The Evening." Because you can frequently hear, Whitney will probably be vacating Thursdays inside the year, altering with Up With The Evening and creating a completely new Wednesday block with Are You Currently Presently There, Chelsea? - which can be a moot question if these shows don't pull how much in the typically difficult time period for NBC.A few musical notes: It's a double elimination on Fox's The X Factor (8/7c), meaning no matter the way it plays out, one or more in the "women" or "males" will probably be taken off Simon Cowell's or L.A. Reid's teams - maybe one from each if Josh Krajcik, the ultimate (and greatest) in the elders, handles to live (though he fought on Michael Jackson evening getting a poor, and badly overproduced, number). And knowing from people amusing cutaways Wednesday evening for the bored-searching Jackson kids inside the audience, if sour-faced little Blanket Jackson had his way, everyone might be going home. ... Noticeably missing within the X Factor ranks is anybody in the united states persuasion. If that's more for the taste, ABC obliges with CMA Country Christmas (9/8c), a couple-hour holiday music hootenanny featuring The The American Idol Show Show alums Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina and Kellie Pickler, together using this type of-listers as Belief Hill, Martina McBride, Kaira Paisley, Keith Urban - too as with a jerk for the box office, Vince Gill in the duet while using Muppets' Miss Piggy.Among popular options that come with World Helps Day-related programming: Logo design design begins a couple-evening presentation in the brilliant Cinemax miniseries version of Tony Kushner's epic Angels in the united states (10/9c concludes Friday at 10/9c), featuring Al Pacino and Meryl Streep among an incredible ensemble. ... Showtime's focus in the evening of Helps-related documentary programming is Possess a Child Alive With Alicia Secrets (9/8c), in which the music artist brings five contest individuals who win to Nigeria to visit sites where the "Possess a Child Alive" foundation provides healthcare and moral support to children and families influenced by Helps/Helps.Suggests that demand being taken moderately: TLC unveils the results to become charged with D.U.I. (9/8c) in the new COPS-like series shot in Oklahoma, where police crack lower on drunk drivers, who cameras follow-through area sobriety tests through arrest and sentencing. ... Discovery tales the Weed Wars (10/9c, simulcast on Discovery Fit & Health) in the world of medicinal marijuana, following a employees of Concord, CA's Harborside Health Center, known to as "the nation's greatest medicinal cannabis dispensary," serving 94,000 patients. Snoop Dogg works the series' original title track for the surprise of virtually no one.Just what else is on? ... It's under as legendary or as enjoyable as Rudolph, which once again shown a ratings champion for CBS this year's week, nevertheless the 1970 Rankin-Bass Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (ABC, 8/7c) is tonight's bid for classic-cartoon supremacy, with Fred Astaire narrating and Mickey Rooney delivering the voice in the youthful Kris Kringle, who memorably knots while using odious Burgermeister Meisterburger. ... OWN's Documentary Club presents One Lucky Elephant (9/8c), that's really in regards to the unlucky Flora, an orphaned African elephant who was simply adopted and trained having a circus owner who eventually realizes she must search for a house on her behalf after she retires. Much simpler theoretically. ... Tonight's Mentalist repeat from last season on CBS (10/9c) is notable due to its guest turn by Morena Baccarin, so terrific on Showtime's Homeland this season, becoming an alluring matchmaker who Patrick Jane thinks may have wiped out her husband.Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now!

2012 Spirit Award Nominations Introduced

The Artist, Drive & more up for gongsAwards several weeks they are under way now, as well as the different occasions have become their lists available. Today sees the turn in the Spirit Honours, which honours films created for under $20 million by US producers.As well as in the looks in the list, the teams behind Drive, Take Shelter, 50/50 as well as the Artist all use maintain getting possible of going home getting a gong or two.The honours will probably be given out within the usual beach locale in LA on February 25, yesterday the Oscars. Have a look in a listing in the major groups below.BEST FEATURE50/50BeginnersDriveTake ShelterThe ArtistThe DescendantsBEST DIRECTORMike Mills, BeginnersNicholas Winding Refn, DriveJeff Nichols, Take ShelterMichel Hazanavicius, The ArtistAlexander Payne, The DescendantsBEST FIRST FEATURE Another EarthIn The FamilyMargin CallMartha Marcy May MarleneNatural SelectionJOHN CASSAVETES AWARD BellflowerCircumstanceHello LonesomePariahThe DynamiterBEST SCREENPLAYJoseph Cedar plank plank, FootnoteMichel Hazanavicius, The ArtistTom McCarthy, Win WinMike Mills, BeginnersAlexander Payne, Nat Faxon & Jim Rash, The DescendantsBEST FIRST SCREENPLAYMike Cahill & Brit Marling, Another EarthJ.C. Chandor, Margin CallPatrick DeWitt, TerriPhil Johnston, Cedar plank plank RapidsWill Reiser, 50/50BEST FEMALE LEADLauren Ambrose, Consider MeRachel Harris, Natural SelectionAdepero Oduye, PariahElizabeth Olsen, Martha Marcy May MarleneMichelle Williams, My Week With MarilynBEST MALE LEADDemian Bichir, A Far Greater LifeJean Dujardin, The ArtistRyan Gosling, DriveWoody Harrelson, RampartMichael Shannon, Take ShelterBEST SUPPORTING FEMALEJessica Chastain, Take ShelterAngelica Huston, 50/50Janet McTeer, Albert NobbsHarmony Santana, Gun Hill RoadShailene Woodley, The DescendantsBEST SUPPORTING MALEAlbert Brooks, DriveJohn Hawkes, Martha Marcy May MarleneChristopher Plummer, BeginnersJohn C. Reilly, Cedar plank plank RapidsCorey Stoll, Evening amount of time in ParisBEST CINEMATOGRAPHYJoel Hodge, BellflowerBenjamin Kasulke, The Off HoursDarius Khondji, Evening amount of time in ParisGuillaume Schiffman, The ArtistJeffrey Waldron, The DynamiterBEST DOCUMENTARYAn African ElectionBill Cunningham NYThe InterruptersThe Redemption Of General Butt NakedWe Were HereBEST FOREIGN FILMA SeparationMelancholiaShameThe Kid Getting A BikeTyrannosaurROBERT ALTMAN AWARD Margin Call

Kate Gosselin Calls Facelift Gossips A Compliment

First Released: November 28, 2011 11:33 AM EST Credit: FilmMagic / Getty Images Caption Kate Gosselin in April 2009/Kate Gosselin in October 2011LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Kate Gosselin does not appear in your thoughts all the talk round her change, including gossips the first kind reality TV mother were built with a facelift. Actually, Kate takes it as being a compliment. With the buzz about me getting were built with a facelift, I'll make sure I haven't had one (I'm only 36!!!), the Plus 8 mother published inside a new blog on CouponCabin.com. However I will require all the discuss how rested and youthful I look like a compliment! So thanks! she put in the publish, entitled Facing Details: I Reveal My Secrets. A week ago, several guides, including Us Weekly, had thought that Kate made an appearance to possess gone through a facelift, mentioning apparent changes to her jawline and eye shape. Shes consumed together with her appearance, a resource stated towards the magazine. Kate really wants to look ten years more youthful. Obviously, Kate isn't any stranger to cosmetic surgery. Previously, she's gone through a abdominoplasty (2007) along with a breast enhancement (2009). Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

The Vodka Factory ((Vodkafabriken))

A Hysteria Films production in co-production with Arte GEIE, SVT, TVP 1, using the support from the Swedish Film Institute, the Polish Film Institute, together with YLE. (Worldwide sales: Arte France, Issy-l'ensemble des-Moulineaux, France.) Created by Russo Merenda. Co-producers, Anne Baumann, Ulla Nilsson, Barbara Pawlowska. Directed, compiled by Jerzy Sladkowski.With: Valentina Barabina, Tatania Pronina, Danilo Barabin, Andrzej Fidyk.Truth proves more motion picture than fiction in vet documentarian Jerzy Sladkowski's "The Vodka Factory." The enchanting story of Valentina Barabina, a single mom very setting her sights on fame in Moscow to flee the dead-finish Russian boondocks, plays prefer type of narrative moviemaking the existence of your camera and also the filmmaker's outsider p.o.v. appear in order to increase the understanding of all involved, providing an advantage of desperation, bitterness and obsessed aspire to the proceedings. By turns moving, amusing and terrible, this giant docu could score in theatrical release. Barabina and her youthful boy, Danilo, reside in the Russian capital of scotland - Zhiguljovsk together with her lengthy-suffering mother, Tatiana Pronina, who works like a bus conductor. Taking shameless benefit of her mother's fondness for that kid, tarted-up Barabina will suddenly appear and dump him around the bus for hrs while she outings off and away to acting training or belly-dancing classes. Barabina intentions of departing her son in her own mother's care while she chases her thespian dreams within the capital. But Pronina provides hiding for hopes for her very own, getting received an appreciation letter from the former flame she has not observed in 3 decades. Sladkowski even captures their first surprise meeting around the bus, their bashful exchange of confidences interspersed with fare collections. For Pronina, showing her grand son means renouncing her newborn expect companionship. Mother and daughter cash in keeping, both getting divorced drunken abusive males. Indeed, alcohol looks like it's the fuel that keeps Zhiguljovsk running additionally to giving the film a appealing title, it offers employment for the majority of the town's women, who bottle vodka during the day and consume it by evening. Barabina herself works within the factory, and Sladkowski shoots several moments there as she interacts with female co-employees (males are largely conspicuous by their absence). The ladies gossip and provide unrequested critiques of Barabina's acting chops, condemn her heartlessness in abandoning her boy and predict her sordid downfall within the large city, the rhythm of the conversation counterpointing their practiced set up-line moves. Once the women congregate during the night in a single another's houses, rancor and despair flow as freely because the vodka, because they defiantly admit infidelity or express raw hate for his or her offspring. Within this context, Barabina's naive belief in their talent registers as less delusional than desperate. Indeed, despite her plump, mascara-heavy appearance, there's something touching in her own single-minded desire to have transcendence. In her own acting tutorial, she wrestles having a text, frustrating her teacher with deficiencies in imagination or empathy which makes her not able to rephrase written lines. Yet she's selected a job that ironically mirrors her very own as she emotes on her tutor as well as for Sladkowski's camera, her find it difficult to interact with her self-centered feelings produces its very own poignant authenticity. Tech credits are superb.Camera (color, HD), Wojciech Staron editor, Agnieszka Bojanowska seem, Shamil Ismailov, Aleksei Maisenko. Examined at Hamptons Film Festival (competing), March. 15, 2011. (Also in Hot Paperwork Film Festival.) Running time: 89 MIN. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

The Ambassador ((Ambassadoren))

'The Ambassador'A Zentropa Real Aps presentation, in colaboration with New Danish Screen, in co-production with Film i Huge, Zentropa Intl. Sweden. (Worldwide sales: Trust Nordisk, Copenhagen.) Created by Peter Engel, Carsten Holst. Executive producers, Peter Aalbaek Jensen, Peter Garde. Co-producers, Petri Rossi, Peter p Maegd, Madeleine Ekman. Directed by Mads Brugger. Script, Maja Jul Larsen, Brugger.With: Mads Brugger, Avoi Jakobsen, Colin Evans, Varney Sherman, Dalkia Gilbert, Albert, Bernard, Paul. (British, French, Danish, Sango dialogue)Shot totally on hidden cameras, troubling docu "The Ambassador" tracks Danish helmer Mads Brugger ("The Red-colored Chapel") on the semicomic, semiserious mission to reveal how easy it's to fake a name to be able to bribe authorities and smuggle bloodstream diamonds from central Africa. Considering that Brugger works in subjecting corruption which will surprise nobody, questions remain in regards to what much deeper points the pic is attempting to make, as the representation from the local people teeters around the fringe of racism. However, if auds aren't troubled by such issues, "The Ambassador" should make diplomatic missions to help fests and TV shops. Getting shaved his mind, donned a expensive suit, and adopted "Mads Cortzen" as his alias, Brugger will get lower to business within the opening minutes by settling with restless Liverpuddlian Colin Evans, shot without Evans' awareness. Evans signifies a business that effectively sells diplomatic sexual and status to individuals likely to conduct business in nations such as the Central African Republic (Vehicle), where bloodstream diamonds can be purchased -- the biz Brugger hints to Evans he wants to get involved with. Before lengthy, Brugger/Cortzen is owning a Liberian diplomatic passport, even though papers that guarantee full diplomatic status remain tantalizingly unobtainable through out the pic, despite numerous telephone calls to fixers and funds bribes moved through the amusingly entitled "the envelopes of happiness." Brugger creates shop in CAR's capital, Bangui, and proceeds to oil the wheels of commerce with further the envelopes, particularly to government apparatchik Dalkia Gilbert, who easily also runs a gemstone mine. Requiring a protective cover story to describe his presence in Vehicle, Brugger pretends to become establishing a match factory employing pygmies, which at some point occasions a "pygmy party" in a native village. Two stoical, poker-faced pygmies, known only as Albert and Bernard, are utilized as his assistants, and finally Brugger claims they are the only real local people he feels he is able to trust, particularly when it begins to appear like his translator, Paul, is within cahoots with Gilbert. It soon becomes obvious that within this postcolonial economy, nearly everybody is to scam everybody else. It's for this point the pic appears to become edging into politically incorrect territory as, Albert and Bernard aside, nearly every African is symbolized as buffoonish, venal or both, although to become fair, all of the Men and women appear just like morally reprehensible, otherwise much more. Ultimately, auds may begin to question what novel information exactly continues to be uncovered with this journey into what's, to explain Brugger, Africa's spleen of darkness. Nevertheless, Brugger guarantees it is a fairly entertaining trip, particularly when he begins to savor engaging in character because the dubious whitened guy in Africa. Jaunty tunes in the nineteen thirties, '40s and '50s provide the montages some bounce, adding a layer of cynical irony that's tossed into increased relief by periodic moments of real menace and outright danger. Thinking about almost all the footage was shot on hidden small-DV cameras, lensing looks good around the bigscreen, and editing by Carsten Sosted, Kimmo Taavila and Leif Axel Kjeldsen keeps the narrative flowing easily.Camera (color, HD), Johan Stahl Winthereik editor, Carsten Sosted, Kimmo Taavila, Leif Axel Kjeldsen music, Niclas Schak, Container Soheili seem, Stahl Winthereik seem designers, Hendes Kock, Andreas Kongsgaard Mogensen supervisory seem editor, Jum Korsgaard line producer, Charlotte now Vinther connect producer, Jonas Bagger. Examined at Intl. Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (opener), November. 20, 2011. Running time: 93 MIN. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

Netflix Returning Arrested Development

First Released: November 19, 2011 2:41 PM EST Credit: Getty Images Caption Michael Cera, Alia Shawkat, Tony Hale, Will Arnett, Jeffrey Tambor, Jason Bateman, Jessica Walter and Portia p Rossi in a script reading through for Foxs Arrested Rise in 2004NY, N.Y. -- Arrested Development is returning to existence around the Netflix video streaming service. The cool TV comedy series is returning to production and will also be readily available for instant viewing by Netflix customers in 2013, the organization introduced late Friday. Arrested Development broadcast on Fox for 3 seasons from 2003 to 2006. The Emmy-winning show centered on the formerly wealthy Bluth family and featured Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, Portia p Rossi, Michael Cera and Jeffrey Tambor in the cast. Netflix didnt specify which original cast people may be coming back or say the number of new episodes were planned. Last Century Fox Television and Imagine Television will produce these new episodes for that online subscription service, refreshing the series 5 years following the Fox broadcast network drawn the plug. Imagine Entertainment co-founders Ron Howard and John Grazer noted that getting a set back fromcancellation rarely happens. However, Arrested always involved as unconventional because they get, therefore it appears totally appropriate this reveal that broke the mold is smashing it to pieces once more, they stated. Captured, Netflix introduced that House of Cards, a brand new political drama starring Kevin Spacey, is going to be created for viewing around the service in 2012. Copyright 2011 through the Connected Press. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Heavy D Remembered By Diddy, President Obama at Funeral Service

Hip-hop star Heavy D was remembered through laughter and tears at a funeral service Friday in his home town of Mount Vernon, N.Y. that included anecdotes from longtime friend Diddy and words of encouragement for his young daughter, delivered in a letter from President Barack Obama.our editor recommendsHeavy D's 'Now That We Found Love' Resurrected on Billboard ChartsHeavy D Dies: 5 Things to Know About the Rapper-ActorHeavy D Autopsy Results Inconclusive, Pending Toxicology ReportsHeavy D's Funeral Set For Nov. 18 PHOTOS: Hollywood's Notable Deaths "We extend our heartfelt condolences at this difficult time. He will be remembered for his infectious optimism and many contributions to American music. Please know that you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers," read the Obama note, according to the Rev. Al Sharpton, who quoted from it during the service. Xea Myers, Heavy D's 11-year-old daughter, told the audience that her father was "still here, not in the flesh, but in the spirit." Heavy D, whose real name was Dwight Myers, was influential in the development of rap as it grew into phenomenon in the late 1980s and 1990s. STORY: Rapper Heavy D Dies at 44 His hits included "Now That We've Found Love" and "Nuttin' But Love"; much of his music marked the "New Jack Swing" era in urban music, and he stood out from the pack with his rhymes, typified by a positive vibe and a lightheartedness that endeared him to so many. Grace Baptist Church was so crowded that an overflow area was set up. Among those in attendance were Usher, Queen Latifah, Don King, Q-Tip, John Legend and Rosie Perez. A wake held on Thursday attracted famous friends including Chris Rock, Flavor Flav and Russell Simmons. VIDEO: Heavy D's Colleague and Friend, Russell Simmons Remembers the Rapper Heavy D died last week in Los Angeles at the age of 44. His family said the death was due to complications from pneumonia. The self-proclaimed "Overweight Lover" was born in Jamaica but reared in Mount Vernon, N.Y., where the service was held. He dubbed the city "Money Earnin' Mount Vernon," and it was also the home of Sean "Diddy" Combs. Through jokes, Combs talked about how Heavy D helped give him his start in the music industry, and how their decades-long friendship continued until Heavy D's death. Singer Johnny Gill was tearful, saying: "Just want to say to Heavy: Job well done." He later gave a powerful rendition the gospel hit "Never Would Have Made It." Related Topics Barack Obama Sean "Diddy" Combs Heavy D

Robert Pattinson's 'Bel Ami' Gets Distributor

Robert Pattinson's film 'Bel Ami,' in which he plays a 19th century gigolo, is no longer in limbo. The movie was just picked up for U.S. distribution by Sony Pictures. Photos of Pattinson romancing costars Kristin Scott Thomas, Uma Thurman and Christina Ricci have already been released for the movie, which is based on a story by French author Guy de Maupassant. The film will begin its international rollout in Feb. 2012, although its specific North American release date has yet to be announced. 'Bel Ami' was directed by Declan Donnellan and Nick Ormerod. In this tale of ambition, power and seduction, Pattinson play a penniless former soldier whose looks help propel him into the upper reaches -- and bedrooms -- of Parisian society in the 1890s. [via Variety] [Photo: Protagonist Pictures] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook RELATED

Fashion Slam: Get Salmas Sexy Do

First Released: November 3, 2011 1:05 PM EDT Credit: FilmMagic La, Calif. -- Caption Salma Hayek attends the premiere of Puss In Boots at Regency Village Theatre on October 23, 2011 in Westwood, Calif.Salma Hayek continues to be on the non-stop global marketing tour on her new animated film, Puss in Boots. (She plays feline femme fatale Cat Softpawspurrfect casting!) Striking the street with Salma is her longtime beautician Robert Vetica, that has also labored with Jessica Simpson, Cate Blanchett and Marion Cotillard. Salmas search for the premiere was fresh and modern, Robert states, easily made by blow-drying out each section having a large round brush, ensuring to blow-dry sections from the face. Salma had her haircut and colored in Paris, Robert states. She's an amazing quantity of hair, which means this cut is ideal for her, because her hair still remains lengthy and sexy. The truly amazing factor relating to this cut is it creates all face shapes. I would suggest to women who want to request an identical cut, to obtain their stylist start the layers in the face, that is answer to causeing this to be cut flattering on all face shapes. Golden highlights were also added for a little quality, the golden hue compliments her complexion well. Its quite beautiful along with a great change for just about any lady who desires a brand new look, but does not wish to lose the space. Since the cut is really layered, it's very versatile. Heres ways you can get Salmas premiere look: Begin by dividing hair into four sections: First, lower the center towards the back, then ear to ear. Thats two in-front and 2 at the spine. Take among the sections within the back in which the locks are thickest and beginning at the end, blow-dry hair utilizing a medium size round brush. Dry by 50 percent-inch sections, then repeat on the other hand. Now perform the top utilizing the same technique and direct everything from the face. To make sure a much better fly out, take five Velcro paint rollers and roll huge parts of hair. Spray with hairspray striking with a few warmth out of your dryer. Let awesome when you do your makeup or prepare. Remove paint rollers and provide a great brushing. The end result? Easy, bouncy, beautiful hair! For more information on Robert, take a look at world wide web.robertvetica.com. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Condoleezza Grain on CBS 'Early Show': Herman Cain Shouldn't Play 'Race Card'

Getty Images Former Secretary of Condition Condoleezza Grain provides a candid interview on Wednesday's CBS Early Show, by which she talks about Herman Cain's highly promoted sexual harassment accusations.our editor recommendsHerman Cain Responds to Jon Stewart's Stereotyped Black Dialect: 'Words Will not Hurt Me' (Video)GOP Presidential Candidate Herman Cain's Campaign Bio Hits Amazon . com Top Ten PHOTOS: Stars Who've Performed Political figures When requested to reply to Caine's forecasts to be the victim of the hi-tech lynching, Grain urges the Republican presidential candidate to simply stay with the details. "I do not care much for incendiary language. And, I really am somebody that does not have confidence in playing the race card on each side. I have seen it performed, incidentally, on the other hand quite a bit too and it is harmful to the nation,Inch she stated. "We have to have the ability to take a look at people and say, 'All right, maybe this can be a disagreement about policy.' Everybody goes though their amount of time in the barrel, for a moment, if you opt to place yourself forward. And thus, I am very little for that race card." PHOTOS: Box Office Politics: The Films and Stars Dems versus. GOPers Love (and Like to Hate) The political action committee associated with Cain sent a fundraiser appeal on Tuesday, November. 1 recommending that Cain is facing a "hi-tech lynching" within the wake of accusations he sexually bothered two women in 1991. Cain supporters insist nevertheless accusations and also the surrounding media craze are basically racially billed tries to smear his status and character. "I simply think we have to all take a step back and let Herman Cain answer the questions and allow him to respond to them with full disclosure of all things and allow the United states citizens judge, however i can't stand the race card," Grain ongoing. "I do not such as the race card when individuals state that individuals are demeaning Leader Obama because he's black. I do not like this greatly either. He's being belittled because he's leader." PHOTOS: 10 Hollywood Gamers Which Will Really make a difference within the 2012 Elections "It simply complements the territory," she added. Rice's appearance is slated to air Wednesday, November. 2. The CBS Early Show airs from 7 am to 9 am ET/PT. Politics Herman Cain

In Recognition of 'Tower Heist,' the 6 Best Movie Heists

Last evening, I received an urgent message from my editors: "With 'Tower Heist' being released on Friday, you need to write an item on movie heists." "Sure," I responded. Now, I have learned this subject continues to be discussed numerous occasions -- that is surprising. Much like with Best Movie Baseballs, I do not quite realise why it is so popular it appears very specific, and that i can't imagine that you have a large audience for this type of factor. Alas, I am not likely to disregard an immediate order from the superior. Here's a listing of Moviefone's six favorite occasions that the movie continues to be stolen inside a heist! [Erectile dysfunction. note: We meant "heist movies"] 'X-Males Roots: Wolverine' A piece print of 'X-Males Roots: Wolverine' leaked online on March 31, 2009, almost per month prior to being launched into theaters. Because the film is made readily available online free of charge, it does not appear much money, if any, was available out of this heist. Which appears to defeat the objective of a heist. 'The Avengers' Captured, Samuel L. Jackson's script for 'The Avengers' disappeared. The moments which were stolen were rewritten to foil this heist. 'Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace' A whole movie, 'Fanboys,' is made about stealing 'The Phantom Menace' to ensure that a crictally ill friend often see the film before he died. In May of 1999, someone in Wisconsin really made off and among the reels towards the film -- guy, I am hoping they were given the reel using the Darth Maul lightsaber fight, because, otherwise, that needed to be one very disappointed heist organizer. 'Little Fockers' For whatever reason -- that as lengthy when i live won't ever seem sensible -- reels from the movie 'Little Fockers' were stolen from the vehicle within the United kingdom. Now this is a great double feature of heisted movies, 'The Phantom Menace' then 'Little Fockers.' Yikes. 'Snow Falling on Cedars' A criminal named M.F. Johnson bootlegged this Ethan Hawke classic. Fortunately, he was caught and sentenced to 10 years imprisonment. [Erectile dysfunction. note: Not just have you obtain the assignment wrong, this did not even happen. This really is fiction: It is a plot reason for the film 'Horrible Bosses.'] 'Cry, Cry, Again' Noted comedian Jerry Seinfeld is strong-armed into bootlegging with a misanthrope named Brody. [Erectile dysfunction. note: Besides this being also fiction, 'Cry, Cry, Again' is not a real movie.] You are able to contact Mike Ryan on Twitter Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook [Photos: Universal/Fox/Disney/Lucasfilm/Universal/New Line] RELATED

Bravo Renews 'Million Dollar Decorators' for Season 2 (Exclusive)

Joe Pugliese/Bravo Bravo just restored Billion Dollar Designers, its reality series featuring high budget interior designers as well as their clients, for Season 2.our editor recommendsJudge: Bravo's 'Million Dollar Decorators' Will not Cause Permanent Injury to PhotographerA Look Inside Stars' Houses With Hollywood's Top Designers Bravo's 'Million Dollar Decorators': 5 Things You Do Not Know (Video) The Hollywood Reporter has learned all five from the La-based designers from Season 1 will return for that second season. They're Martyn Lawrence Bullard, Kathryn Ireland, Jeffrey Alan Marks, Mary McDonald, and Nathan Turner. Production is preparing for next season, though a premiere date has not yet been set. Earlier this summer time on Season 1, the show's designers gave audiences a look within the houses, holiday homes, and companies of the high placed and moneyed clients. They incorporated Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne, Joe Francis (creator from the Women Gone Wild video series), Shannon Factor (heir towards the Max Factor cosmetics fortune), and former MTV VJ,Daisy Fuentes. A Bravo representative rejected THR's request official discuss the renewal. Email: Jethro.Nededog@thr.com Twitter:@TheRealJethro Bravo Billion Dollar Designers

Jackass Star Bam Margeras Porsche Hit In Pa.

First Released: October 28, 2011 7:57 PM EDT Credit: Getty Images PHILADELPHIA, Pa. -- Caption Bam Margera backstage in the The Blonds Spring 2012 fashion show throughout Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Center 548 on September 14, 2011Police say a brand new Porsche driven by Jackass star Bam Margera continues to be sideswiped by another driver in suburban Philadelphia. Condition military say there have been no injuries or citations released in Thursdays accident near Margeras home in Pocopson Township. Margeras mother informs The Philadelphia Inquirer that the truck crawled the size of her sons 4-month-old Panamera as they was stopped in a stop sign. April Margera states another driver told Bam he was searching at his Gps navigation once the crash happened. She states the driver grew to become excited when he recognized who hed hit. Margera states her boy known as home soon after the accident to obtain insurance information. Jackass co-star Ryan Dunn and the other guy died inside a drunken driving crash in the region in June. Copyright 2011 through the Connected Press. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

ABC Buys Comedy Drama From Silvio Horta And Can Gluck

EXCLUSIVE: Ugly Betty developer/ executive producer Silvio Horta has returned at ABC with a brand new dramedy project, this time around teamed with Easy A and Buddies With Benefits director Will Gluck. ABC has bought Mrs. Burns, an action comedy drama from The new sony Pictures TV and Gluck’s studio-based shingle Olive Bridge Entertainment. Horta will write the script with Kell Cahoon (Psych), on whose idea the project relies. The 2 will executive produce with Gluck, while Olive Bridge’s Richie Schwartz will co-executive produce. Mrs. Burns focuses on a upon the market CIA operative whose quiet, comfortable suburban existence is switched upside lower after she’s drawn back into the field of espionage. Going to keep your two mobile phone industry's secret and outside of one another, she must now lead a double existence in which the full bee housewife in her own neighborhood is often as menacing being an arms dealer in Beirut. This is actually the seventh purchase for Olive Bridge in the first development season underneath the cope with The new sony inked in May and also the first around the hourlong side, joining 6 comedies. For Horta, also in the newbie of the deal at The new sony TV, this is actually the third project this year, together with a comedy in line with the blog Texts From Last Evening with Happy Madison and Latino family dramedy executive created by Jennifer Lopez. Horta is writing and executive creating both shows, that are setup at Fox.

Stan Lees Bang! Entertainment Pacts With Michael Eisners Vuguru For Digital

BEVERLY Slopes, Calif. — Comic legend Stan Lee and the organization Bang! Entertainment Corporation. (OTCQB: POWN) today introduced a partnership to produce original digital pleased with Michael Eisners independent studio Vuguru. The sale includes two storied powerhouses in the world of entertainment that will produce and distribute studio quality films, episodic series and numerous digital content across multiple platforms. Scott Nocas, a skilled digital strategist who formerly held positions at Microsoft Xbox 360 360 and also the new the new sony Network Entertainment, remains helping build out Bang! Entertainments digital strategy, brokered the sale and may now profit the companies further expand and develop options.

'Trek' Co-Star Yelchin Finds Love in 'Like Crazy'

TORONTO (AP) The art of improvising is what grabbed Anton Yelchin as a boy in his first acting class. He gets back to improv in his latest film, "Like Crazy," a rare drama whose dialogue was made up by the actors as they went along.Yelchin, known for a string of acclaimed performances in independent films, along with his role as navigator Chekov in the new incarnation of "Star Trek," found that making things up came to him naturally when he started to study acting."I loved the improvisation part of it the most, because it was a lot like just playing around with stuff," Yelchin, 22, said in an interview at September's Toronto International Film Festival, where "Like Crazy" played ahead of its theatrical debut Friday. "There was something about it that I just felt completely comfortable doing and happy doing."My parents were like, OK, our kid is happy doing this. This is great. They were figure skaters and grew up going to school and skating, so for them, a person needs to have things to do. They don't just sit around the house watching TV."Before long, people were watching child actor Yelchin on TV and then his breakout big-screen role opposite Anthony Hopkins in 2001's "Hearts in Atlantis."Yelchin's career over the past decade would be the ideal of almost any child actor trying to make the transition to adult roles. His credits include impressive parts in such indie films as "Alpha Dog," ''Fierce People" and "Charlie Bartlett," along with a role in the short-lived TV series "Huff."The last two years alone, Yelchin's resume ranges from "Star Trek" and another huge sci-fi franchise with "Terminator: Salvation" to the vampire romp "Fright Night" and a voice role in "The Smurfs" to personal stories such as Mel Gibson's "The Beaver" and "Like Crazy," which earned the top prize at last winter's Sundance Film Festival."What's great about him is he can do anything. He's a chameleon. He can do bigger movies or smaller, more intimate ones," said "Like Crazy" director Drake Doremus. "There are a lot of people who can't, who can only do one or the other. And he's only 22 years old. That's what blows my mind."In "Like Crazy," Yelchin stars as Jacob, an aspiring furniture designer in southern California who falls into a passionate romance with Anna (Felicity Jones), a Londoner studying at the same college.The two are an ideal match, but they're forced apart after Anna overstays her student visa and is unable to return to the United States. Years of on-again, off-again long-distance romance follow with Jacob's occasional visits to London. The two take up with other lovers and build professional lives 6,000 miles apart, all the while trying to figure out how to reunite for good and whether they'll still be suited for one another if they do.Aiming for authenticity, Doremus and his co-writer prepared detailed back stories on the characters but did not do a conventional screenplay, leaving the dialogue to develop naturally among the actors through a week of rehearsal and improvisation during the monthlong shoot.Jones had seen none of Yelchin's previous work before, and she was glad for that once they began filming."For this type of film, I didn't want to have too many preconceptions about him, and so as I'm meeting him as Felicity, so are Anna and Jacob just getting to know each other. We didn't even meet before we were cast," Jones said. "So it felt we as the actors were going on a journey as the characters were."The result is a heartbreaking chronicle of stymied love filled with moments of raw honesty that are very specific to the characters, yet represent emotions universal to relationships."Even I could relate to it, watching it myself," Yelchin said. "I remember with my ex-girlfriend, when we broke up, you remember the first time you slept together, you remember the first drink you had together. You remember the dinners you had, seeing your first movie together."You remember everything and it's just perfect, and you look at yourself now, and you look at the other person now, and they're just not there anymore. There's all this baggage and weight on this relationship, and if it's at the point where it's about to crumble; it's just like a different universe that you're in. The movie has so many of those moments that ring true to people."Yelchin stars as a clairvoyant short-order cook in the upcoming Dean Koontz adaptation "Odd Thomas," and he's preparing to reprise his role as Chekov in a "Star Trek" sequel."What, when and where, I have no idea. They pretty much keep you in the dark until it's time to make the movie," Yelchin said. "Whatever it may be, I'm looking forward to being with those guys again."Yelchin shares Russian ancestry with "Star Trek" counterpart Chekov. The actor was born in Russia, where his parents were skaters before coming to the United States when their son was an infant.He had a brief flirtation with skating lessons himself before moving on to acting class."They were very quick to understand that I wasn't very good at it," Yelchin said. "And they weren't going to make me do it if I wasn't good, so it automatically reverted to me being a doctor or lawyer. Because, we're Russian Jews, so naturally, what does your kid do? He goes to law school or he goes to med school."He said it took his father a little time to accept his career choice. "He still wanted me to apply to college and stuff, and I did. But this is what I wanted," Yelchin said.Copyright 2011 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. By David Germain October 26, 2011 Anton Yelchin PHOTO CREDIT AP Photo/Carlo Allegri TORONTO (AP) The art of improvising is what grabbed Anton Yelchin as a boy in his first acting class. He gets back to improv in his latest film, "Like Crazy," a rare drama whose dialogue was made up by the actors as they went along.Yelchin, known for a string of acclaimed performances in independent films, along with his role as navigator Chekov in the new incarnation of "Star Trek," found that making things up came to him naturally when he started to study acting."I loved the improvisation part of it the most, because it was a lot like just playing around with stuff," Yelchin, 22, said in an interview at September's Toronto International Film Festival, where "Like Crazy" played ahead of its theatrical debut Friday. "There was something about it that I just felt completely comfortable doing and happy doing."My parents were like, OK, our kid is happy doing this. This is great. They were figure skaters and grew up going to school and skating, so for them, a person needs to have things to do. They don't just sit around the house watching TV."Before long, people were watching child actor Yelchin on TV and then his breakout big-screen role opposite Anthony Hopkins in 2001's "Hearts in Atlantis."Yelchin's career over the past decade would be the ideal of almost any child actor trying to make the transition to adult roles. His credits include impressive parts in such indie films as "Alpha Dog," ''Fierce People" and "Charlie Bartlett," along with a role in the short-lived TV series "Huff."The last two years alone, Yelchin's resume ranges from "Star Trek" and another huge sci-fi franchise with "Terminator: Salvation" to the vampire romp "Fright Night" and a voice role in "The Smurfs" to personal stories such as Mel Gibson's "The Beaver" and "Like Crazy," which earned the top prize at last winter's Sundance Film Festival."What's great about him is he can do anything. He's a chameleon. He can do bigger movies or smaller, more intimate ones," said "Like Crazy" director Drake Doremus. "There are a lot of people who can't, who can only do one or the other. And he's only 22 years old. That's what blows my mind."In "Like Crazy," Yelchin stars as Jacob, an aspiring furniture designer in southern California who falls into a passionate romance with Anna (Felicity Jones), a Londoner studying at the same college.The two are an ideal match, but they're forced apart after Anna overstays her student visa and is unable to return to the United States. Years of on-again, off-again long-distance romance follow with Jacob's occasional visits to London. The two take up with other lovers and build professional lives 6,000 miles apart, all the while trying to figure out how to reunite for good and whether they'll still be suited for one another if they do.Aiming for authenticity, Doremus and his co-writer prepared detailed back stories on the characters but did not do a conventional screenplay, leaving the dialogue to develop naturally among the actors through a week of rehearsal and improvisation during the monthlong shoot.Jones had seen none of Yelchin's previous work before, and she was glad for that once they began filming."For this type of film, I didn't want to have too many preconceptions about him, and so as I'm meeting him as Felicity, so are Anna and Jacob just getting to know each other. We didn't even meet before we were cast," Jones said. "So it felt we as the actors were going on a journey as the characters were."The result is a heartbreaking chronicle of stymied love filled with moments of raw honesty that are very specific to the characters, yet represent emotions universal to relationships."Even I could relate to it, watching it myself," Yelchin said. "I remember with my ex-girlfriend, when we broke up, you remember the first time you slept together, you remember the first drink you had together. You remember the dinners you had, seeing your first movie together."You remember everything and it's just perfect, and you look at yourself now, and you look at the other person now, and they're just not there anymore. There's all this baggage and weight on this relationship, and if it's at the point where it's about to crumble; it's just like a different universe that you're in. The movie has so many of those moments that ring true to people."Yelchin stars as a clairvoyant short-order cook in the upcoming Dean Koontz adaptation "Odd Thomas," and he's preparing to reprise his role as Chekov in a "Star Trek" sequel."What, when and where, I have no idea. They pretty much keep you in the dark until it's time to make the movie," Yelchin said. "Whatever it may be, I'm looking forward to being with those guys again."Yelchin shares Russian ancestry with "Star Trek" counterpart Chekov. The actor was born in Russia, where his parents were skaters before coming to the United States when their son was an infant.He had a brief flirtation with skating lessons himself before moving on to acting class."They were very quick to understand that I wasn't very good at it," Yelchin said. "And they weren't going to make me do it if I wasn't good, so it automatically reverted to me being a doctor or lawyer. Because, we're Russian Jews, so naturally, what does your kid do? He goes to law school or he goes to med school."He said it took his father a little time to accept his career choice. "He still wanted me to apply to college and stuff, and I did. But this is what I wanted," Yelchin said.Copyright 2011 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Peace of all time

An Antaeus manufacture of a play in 2 functions by Noel Coward, modified by Craig Croyton. Directed by Casey Stangl. Sets, Tom Buderwitz costumes, Jessica Olson lighting, Jeremy Pivnick seem, John Zalewski musical director, Richard Levenson fight choreography, Steve Rankin. Opened up, examined March. 20, 2011. Runs through 12 ,. 11. Running time: 2 Hrs, 30 MIN.With: John Allee, Daniel Bess, Susan Boyd Joyce, Bill Brochtrup, Emily Chase, Kendra Chell, Josh Clark, Chris Clowers, John Hair combs, JD Cullum, Paul Culos, Jason Dechert, Etta Devine, Mark Doerr, Came Doyle, Karianne Flaathen, Frederick Fuhr, Eve Gordon, Belen Greene, Christopher Guilmet, Graham Hamilton, Jason Henning, Steve Hofvendahl, Raleigh Holmes, Danielle K. Johnson, Lily Dark night, Peter Larney, Richard Levinson, Anna Mathias, Adam Meyer, Rosalyn Mitchell, Rebecca Mozo, Take advantage of Nagle, Ann Noble, John Francis O'Brien, Zoe Perry, Melinda Billings, Philip Proctor, Jesse Sharp, Joanna Strapp, John Tichnell, Rebekah Tripp, Patrick Wenk-Wolff, Amelia Whitened, Abby Wilde, Buck Zachary.Many excellent plays are neglected, although not all neglected plays are fantastic. A quarter-hour into Casey Stangl's manufacture of Noel Coward's "Peace of all timeInch as modified by Craig Croyton, it's obvious why this rickety, bankrupt what-if-Germany-had-mastered-England-in-'39 melodrama has not been seen in your area since 1950, or almost anywhere since its sputtering 1947 West Finish premiere. The 2 questions this version boosts are why anybody thought interpolating Coward musical amounts would lead to the impact, and why the accomplished Antaeus clients are wasting its assets on material of the quality. "Peace" utilizes Coward's laziest structure, the panorama play: a couple of moments each year, all ending in heavyhanded ironies or conflicting cliffhangers. Strike one. Its cast of figures reflects the census he avowedly understood and cared least about, the bourgeois and dealing classes. Strikes two and three immediately. Occupation, as strained through the expertise of a London public house, is presented like a cavalcade of inconveniences and social snubs: You cawn't obtain a good glass of gin any longer, dahling, and oooh, is not it awful what they are doing towards the poor Jews? Everybody is nicely divided among weaselly collaborators, blowsy bon vivants and stiff-upper-lip patriots. Once local resistance has stiffened in the Allied invasion, the experience devolves into a number of cliched situations straight from the corniest RKO war time mellers. A sniveling Quisling will get his comeuppance once they (gasp chortle) pour rotgut into his whisky. A tart who's consorted using the enemy is brusquely told she will not be offered here any longer - in certain cities they are cuttin' off their 'air, a biddy helpfully chirps - and leaves, crestfallen. Coward the actual, indeed. Should not an expert possess some knowledge of such animals, and permit her just a little eloquent defense? Because of the strong talent roster, some nuanced work will be found one of the primary-evening cast (Antaeus always alternates two full troupes). Pub proprietors Steve Hofvendahl and Lily Dark night convey the ambivalence of individuals initially wishing to remain on the sidelines but progressively instructed to have a stand. Graham Hamilton chillingly earns an idea from the outdoors world like a prison-damaged escapee, and husband and wife Came Doyle and Zoe Perry are amusingly, believably more worried about their domestic dipsomania than current occasions. Other medication is mostly content to wallow in clipped Oxbridge accents and simpering smirks, as though told to experience "Private Lives." Coward's monotonous ballads and music-hall ditties, sang live, actually diminish whatever little tension script and performances manage to develop from scene to uneven next scene. Using their conquerors well in position and Gestapo hiding everywhere, the bar habitues think nothing of roaring the satirical "Don't Let us Be Beastly towards the Spanish people" towards the top of their lung area. A lot for focus on given conditions, notwithstanding Tom Buderwitz's remarkably realistic set and also the uncredited, clever scene-setting photocollages. The wonderful film "Went your day Well?," in regards to a German platoon's (imaginary) invasion of the country town, is very obvious concerning the harsh facts of Nazi domination, the complex motives of individuals in mattress by using it and also the sheer ruthlessness needed to face up to it. If such 20/20 vision was possible in 1942 prior to the war's effects were made the decision, then Coward's twee make of historic myopia is baffling for 1947 and absolutely impossible this year. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

'Paranormal Activity 3' as well as the Most frightening Ghost Moments in Movies

Audiences are needed being massive for 'Paranormal Activity 3' a couple of days ago, so when the film does its job, they'll potentially need to hurry home right after to change under clothes. Like fans of ghost tales have a particular-to-follow request: "give to us an excellent scare!" While audiences watch out for 'Paranormal Activity 3' to supply on who advertise, you'll be able to rattle nervousness at this time around with a review of most likely the wedding paranormal moments in movie history. Warning: not for your person with average skills! 'The Haunting' (1963) This British thriller -- set inside the dark and ominous Hill House -- has freaked audiences out for pretty much fifty years due to its "less is a lot moreInch approach. Pitch-black shadows that slip inside the room and eerie moans that reverberate using the walls acquire a spine-tingling crescendo for poor Nell in this memorable scene. 'The Amityville Horror' (1979) The allegedly true story from the family terrorized by evil spirits inside their home, where numerous grisly killings happened years before, features plenty of legendary scares (the flies, your vision inside the window, "Escape!Inch). Nevertheless the most legendary -- and nasty -- moment in the film applies to this bloody fresh fresh paint job. 'The Shining' (1980) Throughout the time of two-and-a-half several hours, Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece completely disarms everyone else with unsettling imagery -- which interaction between little Danny as well as the ghostly twins kicks the film into terrifying overdrive. 'Poltergeist' (1982) In the event you thought engaging in a enjoyable, new suburban neighborhood would make you stay safe, reconsider. This ghost story by way of Steven Spielberg (who produced) features incredible effects, but all it takes is a touch stuffed clown toy to haunt people recollections for 3 decades. 'The Sixth Sense' (1999) The Oscar-nominated sensation needed popular culture by storm due to Haley Joel Osment's enormous lead performance together with a really shocking twist ending why moment stand out is an easy "Boo!" Click Osment's face to check out the clip 'The Others' (2001) Nicole Kidman stars in this publish-World War Ii thriller just like a widowed mother trying to boost two sickly children... oh, in addition to investigate mysterious sounds heard in the heart of the evening. The film's success owed a great the ad campaign which capitalized relating to this skin-moving moment. 'The Orphanage' (2007) The The the spanish language language-language film -- of a lady around the mission on her missing adopted boy -- increased being an worldwide hit because no matter what language you speak, we could all agree that several stone-faced, quiet children are terrifying. 'Paranormal Activity' (2009) The film that started the phenomenon needed the classic haunted house formula and took it off bare by getting a cutting-edge home-video approach. The movie's final moments however pack the finest punch.[SPOILER ALERT] [Top Photo: Everett Collection] Have a look at these 31 ghost-filled classics for your 31 occasions of October. Classic Ghost Movies See All Moviefone Galleries » Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs

Mike Daisey tells evocative stories of computer culture and its cost in human suffering in The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs. A Public Theater presentation of a play in one act by Mike Daisey. Directed by Jean-Michele Gregory. Set and lighting, Seth Reiser; production stage manager, Pamela Salling. Opened, reviewed Oct. 18. Running time: 2 HOURS.With: Mike Daisey.If you plan to attend Mike Daisey's "The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs," you might want to prepare an essay for the benefit of your friends and family on the topic of "Why I Am Throwing Away All My Electronics." Daisey's powerful, at times melodramatic call to arms is conditionally entertaining: If you allow yourself to have a good time listening to his evocative stories of computer culture and its cost in human suffering, you're bound to leave the theater changed. Daisey makes the case for examined consumerism in his latest show, and, following the course he set in "The Last Cargo Cult" the last time he was at the Public, opts for the prescriptive over the contemplative. On the way out the door, theatergoers are given fliers itemizing reasonable ways you, the audience, can make a difference. It's a good choice; the anecdotes, statistics, and old-fashioned moral arguments the monologist puts forth in his latest show demand action. Taking such a firm stand, however, puts the burden of proof entirely on Daisey. If this is political theater, he'd better be able to show us some theater before he trots out his politics. And he does. Daisey's first story takes us to Shenzhen, China, the Special Economic Zone where the factories that make most of your electronics and mine are staffed around the clock by impoverished laborers. "The air is so thick that it's smearing ubiquitous neon like we've all done just a liiiitle bit of LSD," Daisey explains, his voice bouncing and shivering from one syllable to the next. Much (too much, frankly) has been written about the monologist's unprepossessing appearance, but sit in front of him for more than five minutes and he'll disappear completely. Daisey's job got a lot more difficult Oct. 5, when the tech magnate who gives the show its name died after a prolonged struggle with pancreatic cancer. But Daisey manages to walk the tightrope between deferring to a hallowed dead man who did a lot of bad things and ignoring the passing of a much-loved public figure. Jobs was loved, widely and loudly. In the weeks that have followed his death, everyone from Apple fans to Jobs' own corporate peers have spoken up about the impact Jobs has had on their lives. In "Agony and the Ecstasy," Daisey gives voice to people who are unlikely ever to have a forum in which to express an opinion of Apple, Inc. One Shenzhen worker, his hand crushed by a metal press, ruining his employment prospects, calls Daisey's iPad "a kind of magic" as he runs his ruined fingers across the glass. It's an image unlikely to leave your mind's eye as you peruse your own gadgets. Helmer Jean-Michele Gregory (Daisey's wife) helps create a bond between the performer and the audience that is absolutely essential to the show's emotional impact. Set and lighting designer Seth Reiser, too, gives the show some nice, unobtrusive touches, with a series of LED lines mounted on a wall behind Daisey flickering when Apple missteps and fading in and out when it scores an industrial goal. "If you haven't thought in a deep way about your choice of operating system, you may be living an unexamined life." The line, delivered early in the show, gets laughs, but walking out of the theater, it's hard not to concede the point. Contact Sam Thielman at sam.thielman@variety.com

TNT Cancels Memphis Beat

Memphis Beat TNT has canceled Memphis Beat, the cop drama starring Jason Lee, Deadline.com reviews. Beat, which focuses on an easygoing, but very devoted detective within the south, drawn in only 4.05 million audiences in the Season 2 finale, the 2nd-greatest viewed episode near the series premiere, which came 4.3 million audiences. Jason Lee cast as Maya Rudolph's love interest on Up Through The Night "TNT has made the decision not to get another season of Memphis Beat," a network representative told the website. "The network thanks everybody active in the manufacture of Memphis Beat for his or her focus on the series, such as the great cast and crew. TNT wishes everybody the very best.Inch As formerly introduced, the network also axed Males of the Certain Age and HawthoRNe. TNT's other series - Falling Skies, Franklin & Party, Leverage and Rizzoli & Isles - have been restored.

DeAPlaneta leads Shochiku up 'Blind Alley'

SITGES, The nation -- Japan's Shochiku has acquired all Japanese rights towards the the spanish language language horror film "Blind Alley," which world preems competing Friday within the Sitges Festival.Spain's DeAPlaneta closed the sale. It adds with other pre-sales struck on "Alley" before DeAPlaneta needed on sales duties round the title, such for Mexico (Corazon Films), Peru, Ecuador and Bolivia.The feature debut from the the spanish language language film author-switched director Antonio Trashorras, whose credits just like a scribe include Guillermo del Toro's 2001 "The Devil's Backbone," "Alley" triggers a young cleaning lady within an off-season hotel in Benidorm who accidentally locks herself up inside the laundry by getting an apparent psycho-killer."'Blind Alley' observes the recommendations in the horror genre: It takes place several evening, there's an attractive girl in distress, together with a threat inside the shadows," mentioned Gorka Bilbao, DeAPlaneta sales professional.Cuban-born Ana p Armas, among Spain's fastest-rising youthful film/TV stars ("Sex, Party and Lies," "7 days in Havana"), plays the youthful lady. Chile-born Leonor Varela ("Edge II," "Arrested Development") and Colombian TV and film actor Diego Cadavid ("Lots of Luck") co-star."Alley" is produced by Miguel Angel Faura's Roxbury, among Spain's top quality-genre producers, TV-switched-film production house Esa Mano Amiga and Antena 3 Films, co-producer of Juan Carlos Fresnadillo's current The the spanish language language chart-topper "Criminals," additionally to Dynamo Capital, Colombia's finest private equity finance finance film fund.Dynamo has rights to Latin America, DeAPlaneta for the relaxation around the world outdoors The nation, Bilbao mentioned.After Sitges, "Alley" will next be seen at Fanomenon in Leeds inside the U.K. Market premiere will probably be at November's American Film Market.Catalonia's Sitges fest shuts Saturday. Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com

Pete Travis and Alex Garland set the record straight over Dredd

On Friday The LA Occasions broke the storyline that Dredd director Pete Travis was no more focusing on the project which author/producer Alex Garland had adopted editing responsibilities.However, the official update from both sides claims that isn't really what's happened.Based on them, it is simply all gone a little "unorthodox" and been "misunderstood"."Throughout all stages from the filmmaking, Dredd is a collaboration between numerous devoted creative parties," browse the statement launched by both Travis and Garland."In the start we made the decision with an unorthodox collaboration to create the film. This case continues to be misunderstood. To create the record straight, Pete wasn't fired and stays a central area of the collaboration, and Alex isn't seeking a co-director credit."The clarification continues to express, "Many of us are very happy with the film we now have made, and professionally suggest that it's judged on viewing when it is launched the coming year.InchSince sounds more orthodox.Dredd is dependant on the 2000AD comic strip in regards to a advanced lawman and also the film opens 21 September 2012.

Agent: News Corp. Traders Should Election Against Rupert Murdoch and Sons, Most Board People

NY - Traders in Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. should election from the re-election of 13 of 15 people from the entertainment conglomerate's board, including all Murdoch family people, to improve independent oversight following a phone hacking scandal which has triggered financial harm to the organization, investor advisory firm Institutional Investor Services stated Monday. ISS, which supplies suggestions about corporate governance issues, stated that News Corp. traders should in the firm's annual meeting in La in a few days Friday election against Boss and chairman Murdoch, sons James and Lachlan Murdoch, leader and COO Chase Carey and nine other current board people, a business statement verifying a Bloomberg News report stated. ISS expressed support for brand new board additions Joel Klein, the first kind New york city schools chancellor, and venture capitalist Jim Breyer. "The business's phone hacking scandal, which started its public denouement in This summer 2011, has laid bare an uplifting insufficient stewardship and failure of independence with a board whose lack of ability to create a powerful tone-at-the-top about dishonest business practices has led to enormous costs," the ISS recommendation stated. The firm also belittled executive pay, like a $12.5 million bonus for Rupert Murdoch within the latest fiscal year, at News Corp. The telephone hacking scandal particularly will hurt profitability at News Corp.'s newspaper unit and means lack of revenue and business deals, based on ISS. A News Corp. speaker stated the organization "strongly disagrees" using the ISS comments. "The organization takes the problems surrounding News around the globe seriously and it is spending so much time to solve them, however ISS's disproportionate concentrate on these problems is misguided along with a injustice to the stockholders," an argument supplied by the speaker stated. "Furthermore, ISS unsuccessful to think about the company's compensation practices reflect its robust performance in fiscal years 2011 driven by its broad, diverse number of companies around the world. " Lately, investor advisory firm Glass Lewis & Co. had also suggested that News Corp. investors election against James and Lachlan Murdoch and four other company directors in a few days to improve the board's independence. Email: Georg.Szalai@thr.com Twitter: @georgszalai Related Subjects Rupert Murdoch News Corp. James Murdoch Phone Hacking Scandal

Netflix Stock Hits 52-Week Low After It Cancels DVD-Streaming Split

NY - After buying and selling greater throughout the very first half during the day, shares of Netflix on Monday hit a brand new 52-week low and closed lower 4.8 percent as initial excitement on the strategy reversal decreased. The stock finished at $111.62 after going as little as $107.31, a brand new 52-week low. The closing cost gave the organization a market price of $5.9 billion. In early stages Monday, the organization stated it had been nixing its lately introduced intend to separate its DVD-by-mail from the Web streaming business. That initially assisted raise the stock around 7 percent as experts stated Netflix management had took in to negative feedback from clients and Wall Street. But Wall Street experts stated the stock later within the day began falling as traders appeared to concentrate more about the truth that the firm had switch-flopped and hadn't repealed a cost hike, which some stated may affect customer momentum within the medium-term. Also, the planned separation from the DVD business had brought with a about a purchase of a part of Netflix. PHOTOS: Netflix's 10 Most Leased Movies ever "There's damaged credibility with no resource purchase - two support beams bulls rely on,Inch stated Janney Montgomery Scott analyst Tony Wible. Wedbush Investments analyst Michael Pachter throughout your day downgraded his recommendation on Netflix's stock from "outshine" to "neutral." Younger crowd cut his cost target to $110 from $155. "We feel today's announcement signals an finish to the potential of Amazon . com.com obtaining Netflix's streaming business," he stated. Lazard Capital Marketplaces analyst Barton Crockett stated inside a report Monday that "Netflix's very visible waffling also likely dinged domestic momentum near-term." Echoed Barclays Capital analyst Anthony DiClemente later within the day: "With today's announcement, we're very happy to see management reverse course with this particular strategy and importantly pay attention to its customers. But given the quantity of negative news flow around recent company started actions - such as the prices change, which remains essentially -we feel it might take a while for customers to return to Netflix." Email: Georg.Szalai@thr.com Twitter: @georgszalai Related Subjects Netflix

Screenvision signs local plexes

In-theater advertising firm Screenvision has inked a pact with local movie ad firm BeforeTheMovie.The sale develops Screenvision's footprint mainly round the West Coast, as BeforeTheMovie handles a complete 33 locations and 329 screens in areas like L.A. and Las vegas.Incorporated within the deal, Screenvision gains exclusive national selling rights whatsoever BeforeTheMovie sites, including 25 screens in L.A., 116 in San Francisco Bay Area and 84 in Sacramento."This partnership allows BeforeTheMovie to supply exhibitor partners the most effective of both cell phone industry's, strong local advertising along with national advertising," mentioned Before-TheMovie Boss Corey Tocchini. "(Screenvision is) a perfect partner to provide yet another revenue stream towards the participants."Situated in Vacaville, Calif., BeforeTheMovie reps three exhibs, Brenden Theaters, Cinema West and Santa Rosa Entertainment Group. Contact Andrew Stewart at andrew.stewart@variety.com

New trend, new rules

Specific marketing has assisted Fox promote catalog franchises including 'X-Males: Top Class.A For audiences the numerous method to view movies -- via video games, mobile phones, Internet, television -- is really a boon however for entrepreneurs, it has been a couple of many years of spinning the guidelines of engagement."We have really seen development in this recession economy on VOD and EST, striking new levels on VOD and EST," states Aubrey Freeborn, senior Vice president of selling and product management for worldwide VOD and electronic sell-through at twentieth century Fox. Freeborn is really a panelist at Variety's Film Marketing Summit, addressing the subject Marketing Across Home windows: Theatrical, VOD, Home Theatre.Freeborn states one advance which has affected the for that better is day-and-date availability it's assisted VOD growth due to the brand new releases and also the submissions are fresher.She adds one more reason for that upswing is totally new enhancements in navigation -- it's simpler to uncover and check for content which is also simpler to determine what's new and available.However, Fox isn't holding out to determine exactly what the next new invention might be, they, like other Hollywood majors, are now being positive while exploring out new methods to market."We now have labored carefully using the cable companies along with other galleries to produce an industrywide marketing effort underneath the 'Movies on Demand' brand which has rapidly get to be the very indepth and effective campaign up to now for VOD. We have only scratched the top around the growth possibilities," Freeborn states.Fox has additionally made other enhancements in searching to find the attention of customers within the digital download arena, with the addition of behind-the-moments material along with other special content that customers found expect on the DVD onto digital files."We are able to interact with this theatrical co-workers to advertise theatrical releases with special content, yet still time marketing the catalog, for example 'X-Males: First Class' and also the 'X-Men' franchise," Freeborn states.Through specific marketing, Fox has discovered a couple of surprising (and useful) things too.InchVOD was previously very male and teen -- it's extended and today the main consumer is age 35-44 for ladies within the traditional VOD shops. Another interesting factor would be that the demos in the platforms vary, according to be it Xbox 360, Comcast, etc. Our marketing approach is specific whenever possible in line with the demo from the platform," states Freeborn.FILM MARKETING SUMMIT 2011:New trend, new rules Hard sell Levy's job is really a dream that actually works Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

Who's The Stripper and Who's ''Scum'' from Real Housewives of New Jersey

Teresa Giudice, Jacqueline Laurita The drama - real or imagined -- never ends for those Jersey housewives.Word has spread about The Real Housewives of New Jersey star Melissa Gorga allegedly working as a stripper many years ago in Elizabeth, N.J. The source of the story? None other than Gorga's Housewives co-star Teresa Giudice.According to Us Weekly, Gorga's former employer Larry Guarino confirms Gorga did, in fact, work at the club - but as a bartender, not a stripper.Check out photos from The Real Housewives of New JerseyOver the weekend, Jacqueline Laurita, also of Housewives fame, took to Twitter to express her opinion about the situation. "Teresa told me that 'rumor' about Melissa when she first started the show ... she plotted it. She's not good and yes ... she has stabbed me in the back plenty of times."Several hours later, Laurita tweeted about her one-time best friend, "Teresa is scum!"Apparently, Laurita's had enough - she announced on Friday that she will no longer be a part of the Real Housewives franchise.

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FIRST BOX OFFICE: Courageous No. 1

FRIDAY 1 PM: They are very early amounts according to matinees. And so the order could change significantly by tonight. My sources state that based on noon earnings, this is just an overview of in which the United States box office is appropriate now: 1. The #1film at this time around is The new sony’s Courageous that is running 55% in front of whereFireproof was only at that time. (Fireproof continued togross $6.8m because of its first weekend. Estimations are for Courageous to earn$5MFriday along with a weekend in themid-teens. Unsurprising it’s trending in-front at this time because belief-based movies engender lots of pre-sales as chapel groups bus towards the theaters. 2. At this time it’s too near to demand second, 3rd, and fourth place as Alcon Entertainment/Warner Bros’ Dolphin Tale, The new sony Pictures’ Moneyball, and Disney’s Lion King 3 are ranking close together. 5.Summit’s 50/50 is believed at$3M for Friday having a weekend of $9M. Observe that this film is R-ranked so matinees are a bad barometer of their strength in the box office. 6. Based onnoon earnings, Universal’s Dream Home is trending toward a Friday estimatedgross of$4M having a weekendof$11M when the box office accumulates considerably tonight as predicted. seventh is What is YOUR NUMBER: calculating $2m – $3m. w/e $6m to $9m