Bullock Coaxed Into Return by 'Extremely Loud'

NY (AP) Sandra Bullock wasn't searching revisit acting when Stephen Daldrycalled about "Very Noisy & Incredibly Close."Bullock's last film, 2009's "The Blind Side," was the type of career apogee which most stars dream, winning her a best actress Academy Award with what basically came to some coronation of Bullock as America's most beloved female superstar.However the accomplishment which may normally be then a wave of projects to take advantage of the momentum was soon marred by public scandal. Bullock's husband, "Monster Garage" host Jesse James, was revealed to possess been disloyal. The fallout, which brought to divorce, was covered non-stop through the tabloids. Bullock still went ahead and adopted an infant boy.When Daldry, the director of "The Hrs" and "The Readers," contacted her about "Very Noisy," Bullock wasn't sure she would go back to acting whatsoever."I had been perfectly content to become permanently damaged," she states. Realizing how that may seem in publications, she smiles in the unintentional hint of her personal turmoil, and adds "time-smart" to clarify the break as you from moviemaking."I honestly did not think I had been inside a place where I needed to operate or desired to leave where I had been,Inch she states. "I wasn't prepared. However the chance was even louder than my mind."The possibility ended up being to play a supporting but key role in Daldry's adaptation of Jonathan Safran Foer's novel. Inside it, Bullock plays mom of the uncommonly vibrant, precocious child (Thomas Horn), whose father (Tom Hanks) dies on Sept. 11. It is a particularly wrenching story about grief and reconciliation."What a terrific way to return to the equine," states Bullock, who had been remaining in a hotel 20 blocks in the World Trade Focus on 9/11. "It had been hard, however it was how it is said to be.InchIt required some relationship. Daldry visited Bullock at her house, and as he requested her what she might provide the role, the actress was frank."I stated, 'I haven't the smallest idea,'" she states. "I had been like, 'The well is deep. It is your job to prevent it or have it.AInchBullock and Daldry possess a charming, easy manner with one another, taking a shower each other with compliments. Requested why he went after her for that part, the British director quips, "She's low as chips.""I've viewed nearly everything you have ever made," states Daldry. Bullock, whose self-deprecating humor is undimmed, does not miss a beat: "I am so sorry.""I desired someone within the project, somebody that might be a leading lady and take care of me, take care of herself, take care of the character, take care of the little one and take care of the development of the whole process," states Daldry. "Sandy was literally just like a partner on it for me personally. We'd write and rewrite and concentrate lower."Among the film's most striking and emotional moments is really a flashback to Bullock's character speaking on the telephone together with her husband, who is calling from atop among the burning towers."The one thing that managed to get so poignant for me personally was that Tom Hanks turned up on that day,Inch states Bullock. "He sitting inside a room not not even close to where I had been making that call each and every time. Each time I pick up that phone, it had been Tom Hanks alternatively finish from the line. My husband a caller's identity while he knows he will die, giving me some gift, some pleasure, some jewel something which he is able to leave me with the they know I am likely to be OK."If Bullock, 47, was reluctant revisit acting, she's now seems fully back. She lately finished shooting another highly anticipated movie: Alfonso Cuaron's "Gravity," an area thriller co-starring George Clooney.Copyright 2011 Connected Press. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. By Mike Coyle December 23, 2011 PHOTO CREDIT John Shearer/Getty Images NY (AP) Sandra Bullock wasn't searching revisit acting when Stephen Daldrycalled about "Very Noisy & Incredibly Close."Bullock's last film, 2009's "The Blind Side," was the type of career apogee which most stars dream, winning her a best actress Academy Award with what basically came to some coronation of Bullock as America's most beloved female superstar.However the accomplishment which may normally be then a wave of projects to take advantage of the momentum was soon marred by public scandal. Bullock's husband, "Monster Garage" host Jesse James, was revealed to possess been disloyal. The fallout, which brought to divorce, was covered non-stop through the tabloids. Bullock still went ahead and adopted an infant boy.When Daldry, the director of "The Hrs" and "The Readers," contacted her about "Very Noisy," Bullock wasn't sure she'd go back to acting whatsoever."I had been perfectly content to become permanently damaged," she states. Realizing how that may seem in publications, she smiles in the unintentional hint of her personal turmoil, and adds "time-smart" to explain the break as you from moviemaking."I honestly did not think I had been inside a place where I needed to operate or desired to leave where I had been,Inch she states. "I wasn't prepared. However the chance was even louder than my mind."The possibility ended up being to play a supporting but key role in Daldry's adaptation of Jonathan Safran Foer's novel. Inside it, Bullock plays mom of the uncommonly vibrant, precocious child (Thomas Horn), whose father (Tom Hanks) dies on Sept. 11. It is a particularly wrenching story about grief and reconciliation."What a terrific way to return to the equine," states Bullock, who had been remaining in a hotel 20 blocks in the World Trade Focus on 9/11. "It had been hard, however it was how it is said to be.InchIt required some relationship. Daldry visited Bullock at her house, so when he requested her what she might provide the role, the actress was frank."I stated, 'I haven't the smallest idea,'" she states. "I had been like, 'The well is deep. It is your job to prevent it or have it.AInchBullock and Daldry possess a charming, easy manner with one another, taking a shower each other with compliments. Requested why he went after her for that part, the British director quips, "She's low as chips.""I've viewed nearly everything you have ever made," states Daldry. Bullock, whose self-deprecating humor is undimmed, does not miss a beat: "I am so sorry.""I desired someone within the project, somebody that might be a number one lady and take care of me, take care of herself, take care of the smoothness, take care of the little one and take care of the development of the entire process," states Daldry. "Sandy was literally just like a partner onto it for me personally. We'd write and rewrite and concentrate lower."Among the film's most striking and emotional moments is really a flashback to Bullock's character speaking on the telephone together with her husband, a caller's identity from atop among the burning towers."The one thing that managed to get so poignant for me personally was that Tom Hanks turned up on that day,Inch states Bullock. "He sitting inside a room not not even close to where I had been making that call each and every time. Each time I get that phone, it had been Tom Hanks alternatively finish from the line. My hubby a caller's identity while he knows he will die, giving me some gift, some pleasure, some jewel something which he is able to leave me with the they know I am likely to be OK."If Bullock, 47, was reluctant revisit acting, she's now seems fully back. She lately finished shooting another long awaited movie: Alfonso Cuaron's "Gravity," an area thriller co-starring George Clooney.Copyright 2011 Connected Press. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Spanish biz fears subsidy cut

MADRID -- Spain's new Culture Minister has created considerable concern in the Spanish movie industry as it fears for the future of state film subsidies. Spain's new center-right Popular Party government will "promote sponsorship for culture, progressively replacing the current subsidy-based model," Culture Minister Jose Ignacio Wert told Spanish newspaper El Mundo Wednesday. Wert's words echo the fiscal austerity program promised Monday by Mariano Rajoy as he took over as Spanish prime minister. To cut Spain's deficit to 4.4% of GDP in 2012, Rajoy said Spain would need to slash Euros16.5 billion ($21.5 billion) of public expenditure next year. Spain's central government subsidy fund stood at $100 million in 2011. Most producers expect some sort of reduction for 2012. What they fear, however, is a total dismantlement of a system still vital to getting films made in Spain. "Before destroying the current model, you have to ensure the new one works," said Pedro Perez, prexy of Spain's producers org Fapae. A sociologist and liberal, Wert is a staunch opponent of piracy: Internet pirates, he wrote earlier this year, aren't "Robin Hoods but the new barbarians." He is expected to pass enabling legislation for Spain's long mooted anti-piracy law that would seek to shutter illegal peer-to-peer sites. But, with a full 2012 budget not likely before the end of March, multiple uncertainties hang over Spanish state film funding. Any foreign producer looking to co-produce with Spain will find many local producers unwilling to commit until, for better or worse, the sky clears. Emiliano de Pablos contributed to this article. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

Helen Mirren to pay for a Royal Trip to Glee

Helen Mirren Helen Mirren will guest-star on Glee - but you will need to listen carefully to trap her.The Oscar champion for that Full will give you the interior voice of the character with what is potentially a recurring gig, TVLine reviews. Mirren recorded the "lengthy and amusing monologues" two days ago and then surprised the cast on set, a resource informs the website.Examine out photos of Helen MirrenThe part was written for Mirren, and also the show's producers requested Eric Stoltz, a frequent Glee director and Mirren's The Passion of Ayn Rand co-star, to pitch it to her.Mirren's episode will air Jan. 17 as well as feature The Actual Average women of Atlanta's NeNe Leakes as new go swimming coach Roz Washington.Are you currently excited to listen to Helen Mirren? Whose inner dialogue would require dame's efforts?

'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol' Clip: Josh Holloway Does not Call Anybody Freckles

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'Dark Knight Rises' Trailer Strikes Back

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Report: Britney Warrior warrior spears Is Engaged

Britney Warrior warrior spears and Jason Trawick Britney Warrior warrior spears is engaged, according to Us Weekly. Playboy looks at the singer's former agent Jason Trawick recommended Thursday evening throughout his 40th birthday dinner. Friday morning Warrior warrior spears tweeted, "OMG. Last evening Jason surprised me while using one gift I've been waiting for. Can't wait tell you! SO SO SO excited!!!!" VIDEO Exclusive: Watch a clip from Britney Spears' Femme Fatale Tour Warrior warrior spears, 30, first met Trawick in 2006 when he increased being her agent. They began dating this past year. Warrior warrior spears, who dated Justin Timberlake for three years, was formerly married to Kevin Federline, with whom she's two sons, Sean, 6, and Jayden, 5.

Douglas to get O'Neill award

Michael Douglas continues to be drawn on to get the twelfth annual Monte Cristo Award in the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center. He'll get the kudo for his career accomplishments as well as for his contributions towards the legit community. Wife Catherine Zeta-Johnson will show the award to Douglas in a Gotham gala in April. Douglas spent three summer season being an actor in the O'Neill within the sixties, and is a person in the org's board of trustees since 1980. Situated in Waterford, Conn., the O'Neill center works a range of developmental legit programs, the very best known which are its summer season National Playwrights Conference and National Musical Theater Conference. Such initiatives have given an earlier boost towards the careers of legiters including August Wilson, Wendy Wasserstein, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Robert Lopez, amongst others. The Monte Cristo gala is placed for April 16 in the Edison Ballroom. Contact Gordon Cox at gordon.cox@variety.com

Burlesque

A Danielle Tarento and the Sticking Place in association with Jermyn Street Theater presentation of a musical in two acts, music by Adam Meggido, book and lyrics by Meggido. Directed by Meggido. Choreography, Cressida Carre; musical direction, Duncan Walsh-Atkins. Johnny Reno Jon-Paul Hevey Rags Ryan Chris Holland Freddie Le RoyLinal Haft Lula Malkah Buster Skeggs Honey Hogan Alicia Davies Georgia Mitchell Sinead Mathias Amy Delamero Victoria Serra Bill Henry Alex Bartram Saul Sunday Jeremiah Harris-WardNone of the many previous stage and movie treatments of the plight of actors facing the House Un-American Activities Committee has used the setting of a run-down burlesque house. Imagine the three strippers from "Gypsy" facing the Red Menace, and you have the new musical "Burlesque." There's definite talent and skill at work here, but lack of originality and rigor pull the rug out from beneath the amusingly intriguing premise. Composer and co-writer Adam Meggido sticks to the familiar. As befits his 1952 setting, he crafts "Burlesque" as a book musical stuffed with stock characters from the annals of showbiz folk. Overseeing everything is Freddie Le Roy (a nicely gentle Linal Haft), the aging theater owner with an eye for the girls. Then there's the hard-bitten, secretly lovelorn older woman Lula Malkah (Buster Skeggs), who is in charge of the girls, each of whom gets a single motivation, an opportunity to outline her plight in song, and little else. So far, so sweetly nostalgic. However, Freddie's theater is on the brink of closure because burlesque is moving off the stage and into nightclubs. Even the comedy act is on the skids since lead comic Johnny Reno (a wisecracking Jon-Paul Hevey) has been named as a Communist -- cue too many gags about comics vs. Commies. Johnny, whose brush with Communism was entirely accidental, sings about how politics don't matter to him. All he and his comedy partner "Rags" Ryan (Chris Holland) want is to "make it." But it's blindingly clear that Johnny's naivete won't save him, especially when "the Feds" take to visiting him at the theater and press him into naming names. Will he stand up against oppression or compromise to save his career and the child he's going to have with stripper Honey Hogan (Alicia Davies)? The use of cliche in the book, co-written by Roy Smiles, is clearly a conscious attempt to trade off familiarity while venturing into politics. But neither the dialogue nor the music successfully handle the lurches in tone between the two moods. The contrast between, for example, period-style Andrews Sisters-esque trios and angst-ridden power ballads of personal determination is awkward. The multiplicity of characters, too many of whom have equal weight, means that superficial characterization lacks convincing detail. The well-intentioned drama remains overly signaled and underdeveloped. On the plus side, Meggido shows his work off to best possible advantage. Martin Thomas and lighting designer Howard Hudson turn the shoebox-sized Jermyn Street stage into an atmospheric theater, and the strong-voiced cast, backed by spry musical arrangements for piano, percussion and woodwind, give the material its full due. The deft construction of the various plot elements into the opening musical sequence is enough to indicate Meggido's understanding of musical theater. What's yet to appear is an individual voice.Sets and costumes, Martin Thomas; lighting, Howard Hudson; sound, Anthony Coleridge; musical supervisor, Michael Bradley; production stage manager, Frances Hollis. Opened, Nov. 16. Reviewed, Dec. 4, 2011. Running time: 2 HOURS, 25 MIN.Musical numbers: "The Palace," "So What," "Fear," "Leave 'Em Laughing" "Ostinato," "One of These Days," "Ladies Love a Novelist," "Time to Give up Girls," "You Change Your Mind," "New World," "Luck of the Irish," "Little Red Rising Hood," "Betrayal 1," "Serenade," "Love's the Same All Over the World," "Woman With Child," "Betrayal 2," "Fear" (reprise,) "Betrayal 3," "Rags' Rag," "Burlesque," "The Palace" (reprise,) "Love Never Plays Fair," "Finale" Contact David Benedict at benedictdavid@mac.com

Girl With Black Balloons

A Wondertime production. Produced by Corinne Van der Borch, Laura Minnear. Directed by Corinne Van der Borch. Written by Van der Borch, Laura Minnear.With: Bettina.Initially, Corinne Van der Borch's 59-minute docu about a woman known simply as Bettina seems like just another "Grey Gardens"-like portrait of an eccentric, secretive older diva holed up in nostalgia-crammed lodgings. But after the Dutch helmer penetrates her reclusive neighbor's digs in Gotham's infamous Chelsea Hotel, it slowly becomes clear that the floor-to-ceiling clutter that threatens to get her evicted is in fact a treasure trove of unseen artwork. If paired with "The Party in Taylor Mead's Kitchen," as it was at Doc NYC, where it won its category, "Girl With Black Balloons" could rise theatrically. Van der Borch, pitching in with other artistic Chelsea Hotel dwellers to organize Bettina's space, uncovers a museum's worth of highly individual, decades-spanning photographs and sculptures. Though Bettina is obviously inspired by her sharp eye for shapes and textures and by changing artistic and technological movements, her interaction remained one-way; a fire that destroyed her oeuvre set her creating feverishly, with little time to seek sales or exhibition. Bettina's fate mirrors the helmer's struggle to reconcile self-expression with distribution, while the docu offers Bettina's work the showcase it never had.Camera (color, HD), Van der Borch; editor, Minnear; music, Andres Subercaseaux. Reviewed on DVD, NY, Nov. 29, 2011. (In Doc NYC.) Running time: 59 MIN. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

Hilary Swank Talks Chechnyan Debacle on Leno Claims She Did not Know Country 'Was Outside Of Russia' (Video)

Disney Funnel reaches it again.our editor recommendsDisney Funnel Sets Premiere Date for 'Frenemies' TelepicDisney Funnel Renews 'A.N.T. Farm'Disney Funnel Renews 'Phineas and Ferb' for 4th SeasonDisney Funnel Slate Includes 'Zombies,' 'Super 8' Comedy The premiere of holiday television movie Best Of Luck Charlie: It's Christmas, inspired through the cable network series Best Of Luck Charlie, hit rankings gold Friday evening. The Christmas movie shipped nearly 7 million total audiences (6.9 million to become more exact) at 8 p.m. Best Of Luck Charlie: It's Christmas averaged 3.3 million among kids 6-11, 2.4 million among tweens and 1.4 million among grown ups 18-49. The film has become the very best live-action cable film of the season among total audiences. To check, Lemonade Mouth -- which broadcast in April as well as starred Bridgit Mendler -- averaged a lot more than a million less audiences with 5.7 million audiences to the premiere. The telepic's strong rankings performance increased the launch of music comedy Austin & Ally at 9:30 p.m. The half-hour series came 5.7 million audiences, with 2.7 million falling within the kids 6-11 demographic and a pair of.a million in tweens. In a few days is a large test for Austin & Ally because it will premiere in the regular Sunday time slot at 8 p.m. Versus Friday's broadcast choices, that have been not customized to kids or teens, the Disney Funnel outdrew virtually every program throughout the 8-10 p.m. period in viewership -- the exceptions being CBS' A Gifted Guy and CSI: NY. Best Of Luck Charlie: It's Christmas dedicated to the Duncan family who get separated throughout a vacation to Grandmother's house on and on from the clock to reunite over time for Christmas. Austin & Ally follows Austin, an extroverted singer, and Ally, an excellent but shy songwriter as well as their close friends. PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery Disney Generation's New Rising Stars TV Rankings Disney Funnel

Appropriate Adult

Credits: Filmed in Manchester by ITV Studios and Sundance Channel. Executive producers, Neil McKay, Jeff Pope; producer, Lisa Gilchrist; director, Julian Jarrold; writer, McKay.Janet Leach - Emily Watson Fred West - Dominic West Det. Superintendent John Bennett - Robert Glenister Det. Constable Hazel Savage - Sylvestra Le Touzel Rosemary West - Monica Dolan Mike - Anthony Flanagan Having garnered considerable acclaim with the miniseries "Carlos," Sundance Channel is back with a much lower-key but still grimly compelling longform project in "Appropriate Adult," a two-part British movie starring Emily Watson and Dominic West. Based on a gut-wrenching true story, the clenched film chronicles serial killer Fred West and his strange relationship with Janet Leach, a court-appointed "appropriate adult" assigned to monitor his interrogation sessions. Starkly shot and a source of controversy in the U.K., the pic (being presented in one punishing 2 1/2-hour window) is further evidence of the Brits' knack for crime drama. Set in the 1990s, West's Fred West is already in custody when Janet Leach (Watson), an unassuming social worker, housewife and mother, is called upon to sit in on his questioning by police. Gradually, the killer begins to rely on her, even as he delivers chillingly matter-of-fact descriptions of the murders -- including some pertaining to missing members of his own family -- committed in the 1960s and '70s. "You're the only one I can trust," he tells Janet, who is both aghast and oddly flattered to be in the thick of such a highly publicized case, even if her involvement yields troubles at home. West, though, was also a master manipulator and liar, and particularly concerned over whether his wife, Rosemary (Monica Dolan), would be implicated in the killings. And since Janet is ostensibly there to safeguard his rights, she's placed in an awkward position with detectives (a very authentic Sylvestra Le Touzel and Robert Glenister) frustrated by the killer's evasions and mendacity. Written and produced by Neil McKay and directed by Julian Jarrold, the movie is slowly paced and idiosyncratic. Beyond that, thesp West's accent is so thick that many in an American audience would doubtless benefit from subtitles. Nevertheless, the central performances are genuinely powerful -- offering a psychological study but not exactly a thriller, inasmuch as there's little suspense regarding the investigation. And while families of some victims have criticized the film for dredging up these crimes, the presentation is remarkably understated, allowing the horror to flow from hearing accounts of what the killer had done, as filtered through Watson's pained expressions. "Appropriate Adult" will hardly be everyone's cup of tea (or coffee), but it's such a formidable showcase for its leads as to merit the opportunity to reach a discriminating audience. By that measure, a late-Saturday berth on Sundance -- the sort of venue unlikely to produce much ratings pop, relatively speaking -- might just be an appropriate place for it.Camera, Tony Slater-Ling; production designer, Pat Campbell; editor, Andrew Hulme; music, Dan Jones; casting, Kate Rhodes James. 150 MIN. Contact Brian Lowry at brian.lowry@variety.com

Tracey Gold on Hollywood's Weight Obsession, 'Nasty' Online Critics and Whether She Keeps in Touch With Leonardo DiCaprio

NY - Colony Capital, the private equity owner of the Miramax library, is in preliminary talks to acquire a stake in Summit Entertainment, the studio behind the Twilight series, Bloomberg News reported, citing people with knowledge of the situation.our editor recommendsMiramax sold to Ronald Tutor, Colony CapitalMiramax Plans $142 Million Dividend Payment to OwnersLionsgate, Summit Re-Start Merger TalksRelated Topics•Twilight PHOTOS: 'Twilight': Behind the Scenes of the Saga's First Film Colony, led by Tom Barrack, could buy a Summit stake currently owned by hedge fund Rizvi Traverse Management and others, it said. The companies, however, are also discussing a possible combination of Summit and Miramax that could leave Summit management in charge, according to Bloomberg. Lionsgate has also held talks about acquiring Summit. A spokeswoman for Colony told Bloomberg that the company doesn't comment on speculation or rumor. A spokeswoman for Summit declined to comment. PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery 'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn -- Part 1' Black Carpet Premiere Arrivals PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery 'Twilight': Behind the Scenes of the Saga's First Film Related Topics Lionsgate Miramax Films Twilight Summit Entertainment

'Saturday Evening Live' With Jason Segel Matches Ratings High

"Saturday Evening Live" A Muppets-filled Saturday Evening Live rose inside the ratings with first-time host Jason Segel and musical guest Florence as well as the Machine.our editor recommends'SNL': 'Live! With Regis and Kelly' Holds Auditions for Regis Philbins Alternative (Video)'Saturday Evening Live': Jason Segel and Cast Member Vanessa Bayer Remember Their 'First Time' (Video)'Saturday Evening Live' Ratings Lower With Emma Stone, Coldplay SNL averaged a 4.6 rating inside the metered-market houses for NBC, up slightly from the other day's season low with second-time emcee Emma Stone and Coldplay (4.6 versus. 4.5). Sketches incorporated trying to find Regis Philbin's alternative on Live!, a Segel-Paul Rudd hug together with a Kemper-pedic bed mattress commercial. Inside the 25 areas with Citizens Meters, SNL came a few.8 rating among grownups 18-49, tying the March. 12 telecast with Charlie Day and Maroon 5 for your top rating since the season finale on May 21 with Justin Timberlake and Rhianna. As compared to the comparable telecast a year ago, that have Hathaway As Catwoman in the lead and funnily enough Florence as well as the Machine, SNL was up four percent (2.8 versus. 2.7) in Citizens Meters. Boardwalk Empire star Steve Buscemi is positioned to host on 12 ,. 3 while using Black Secrets undertaking between sketches. Former SNL regular and current Late Evening host Jimmy Fallon returns to his old haunts 2 days later with Michael Buble. Jason Segel Paul Rudd TV Ratings Saturday Evening Live The Muppets

Dwayne McDuffie and Earl Kress to Receive WGAW Animation Writing Award

Dwayne McDuffie and Earl Kress are set to receive the Writers Guild of America, West Animation Writers Caucus' 14th annual Animation Writing Award posthumously. The honor recognizes their animation writing work and their efforts to organize animation for the guild. "This year, animation lost two talented, hard-working people who have given much of themselves and their talent to our field," said AWC chairCraig Miller. "Dwayne McDuffie was a talented writer and creator of comics and animation who worked hard for others, particularly for minority writers. Earl Kress was a writer whose career included both feature and TV animation and hard work on behalf of all animation writers as a member of the WGA Animation Writers Caucus and the Animation Guild Board of Directors. Both were people I was glad to call friend and colleague, and whose efforts, it can truthfully be said, made all of us the better for them." Kress wrote forTransformers, Animaniacs, Pinky and the Brain, The Smurfs, Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids, The Little Rascals, The Berenstain Bears, Ghostbusters, Kim Possible and many more series. On the film side, he worked on Disney's The Fox and the Hound as well as several direct-to-video animated features.In 1995, Kress joined the Animation Guild's executive board and was elected vice president of the Animation Guild (Local 839) in 2004, a position he held until his death in September. McDuffie, who died in February,co-founded Milestone Media, which focused on creating black superheroes such as Hardware and Static and multi-cultural storylines.As a comic book author, McDuffie wrote for Marvel's Fantastic Four and DC's Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight and Justice League of America, among others. For TV, he wrote for Static Shock, Justice League, Ben 10: Alien Force, Teen Titans and many others. The award will be presented to McDuffie's and Kress' widows, Charlotte (Fullerton) McDuffie and Denise Kress, at the AWC's 2011 awards ceremony held Thursday tonight at WGAW headquarters.Post honorees include Mike Scully, Al Jean, Michael Reiss, Brad Bird, Linda Woolverton and Stan Berkowitz.

Legendary names general counsel

WillhiteLegendary Entertainment has attracted on J. Martin Willhite as general counsel. "We are fortunate to own Marty join we at Legendary," mentioned Legendary chairman-Boss Thomas Tull to whom Willhite will report. "His extensive legal understanding about entertainment, capital areas and financial transactions will benefit Legendary around the continuing to move forward basis." Just like a partner at La-based lawyer, Munger, Tolles & Olson, Willhite repped the William Morris Agency inside the merger with Endeavor that produced WME this past year. More youthful crowd advised Spyglass Entertainment's Gary Barber and Roger Birnbaum on employment and equity possession matters simply because they increased being co-chairmen and CEOs of MGM Art galleries and repped Reveille in many areas of its $130 million purchase to Shine. Willhite also required part within the representation in the Chandler Trusts, most investor in the Occasions Mirror Corp., inside the $8 billion acquisition of Occasions Mirror for the Tribune Co. Willhite joins Legendary because the organization keeps growing the quantity of tentpoles it produces using a distribution deal with Warner Bros., increases its biz into TV and comicbooks and produces Legendary East in China. Contact Marc Graser at marc.graser@variety.com

Tricycle taps Rubasingham

Indhu Rubasingham continues to be hired a.d. from the Tricycle Theater overtaking from Nicolas Kent, who'll leave in May after 28 years in publish. Rubasingham lately commissioned and directed the nine-play cycle "Women, Energy and Politics," and co-directed the specifically commissioned "Afghanistan -- The Truly Amazing Game" in the Tricycle as well as on tour within the U.S., including special perfs in the Government. Various other work there includes "Fabulation" and "Destroyed" by U.S. scribe Lynn Nottage and numerous productions in the Almeida, Royal Court and National theaters. Presently pointing the very first revival of scribe Marie Jones' hit Irish comedy, "Gemstones in the Pockets," in the Tricycle, Rubasingham can also be creating a tuner in the Sundance Theater Lab. In 2012 she'll preem "Belong" by Olivier award-champion Bola Agbaje in the Royal Court. She gets a theater having a worldwide status for that political aspect in its programming. Its show, "Guantanamo: Recognition Certain to Defend Freedom," compiled by Victoria Brittain and Gillian Slovo, moved towards the West Finish and performed special performances within the U.K.'s Houses of Parliament and Washington's Capitol Hill. Contact David Benedict at benedictdavid@mac.com

Navy SEALS Call Controversial New Book About Bin Laden Killing 'Not True'

In a rare public comment, a spokesman for Navy SEAL Admiral Bill McRaven called the account of the killing of Osama Bin Laden in the new book SEAL Target Geronimo by Chuck Pfarrer "not true."our editor recommends'Act of Valor' Trailer Shows Real Navy SEALS on a Fictional Mission (Video)Kathryn Bigelow's Navy Seals Project to Hit Theaters Oct. 12, 2012Second Trailer for Navy SEAL Movie 'Act of Valor' Hits the Web (Video)Kathryn Bigelow's Navy Seal Team 6 Film to Hit Theaters in 2012 The U.S. Special Operations Command is calling the former Navy SEAL's book wrong over its claims to describe the "real" version of the raid that killed Osama bin Laden. PHOTOS: Best Presidents in Film and Television The book attracted attention in Hollywood when agents shopped the manuscript to producers in the weeks before publication. SEAL Target Geronimo is the latest in a series of book and film projects about the elite Navy special operations forces generally and the Bin Laden raid specifically. SEAL Team Six: Memoirs of an Elite Navy SEAL Sniper by Howard Wasdin and Stephen Templin, which fortuitously came out just weeks after Bin Laden's death, landed on The NY Times best-seller list. The Hurt Locker team of director Kathryn Bigelow and writer Mark Boal are making a movie about the raid for Sony. STORY: Bin Laden Filmmakers Kathryn Bigelow, Mark Boal Shoot Back at Republican Congressman Another Navy SEALs movie, Act of Valor, is scheduled to hit theaters in February from Relativity Media. That film, made with the cooperation of the military and featuring actual soldiers, doesn't specifically deal with the Bin Laden killing. In SEAL Target Geronimo:The Inside Story of the Mission to Kill Osama bin Laden, Pfarrer, a former SEAL, offers an alternative version of the raid arguing the SEAL team shot bin Laden within 90 seconds of arriving at the Pakistan compound where the al-Qaida mastermind was holed up. Pfarrer claims the White House issued a fictional and damaging account of the raid that made the SEALs look inept. He says President Barack Obama's speedy acknowledgement of the raid was a political move that rendered much of the intelligence gathered on the raid useless. Pfarrer also called the White House version of bin Laden's shooting - that he was unarmed but trying to evade them - "murder." He said his version, which has bin Laden reaching for a gun, makes the killing legal. "It's just not true," U.S. Special Operations Command spokesman Col. Tim Nye said on behalf of Admiral McRaven. "It's not how it happened." Pfarrer has appeared on Fox News, CNN and in other venues to promote the new book. It broke into Amazon's top 20 book sales list last week and currently sits at no. 49. "I have truth on my side," Pfarrer said in an interview with The Associated Press. "I spoke to the guys on the ground and in the secondary bird," he said, referring to the aircraft full of a second SEAL team that was there to rescue the first if it came under attack so far inside Pakistan's borders. "We have never come forward and gone after an author and say, 'that is a lie,'" Nye said. "That tells you how far off the mark we believe this book is." Nye says Pfarrer had no access to any troops connected to the mission. He said there will be no investigation into whether individual SEALs spoke to Pfarrer. The Associated Press contributed to the report. Related Topics Kathryn Bigelow Mark Boal Osama Bin Laden

SAG Honours: Zooey Deschanel, Emmy Rossum Share Acting Secrets

CLAIRE DANES Barbara Mathison, Homeland (Showtime)our editor recommendsEmmy Rossum on 'Shameless' Sex Moments: 'Okay, Time for you to Take My Top Off'Why Fox is Relying on Zooey Deschanel'Homeland' Star Claire Danes States the Role 'Was Impossible to Ignore' (Video)'Parenthood's' Monica Potter: Kristina's Postpartum Depression is RealRelated Subjects•The Race This isn't a job I possibly could intuit. I just read a great deal around the CIA and bpd and met having a fairly high-ranking lady who works best for the CIA. She required me to Langley, Virginia, and that i prodded her co-workers with questions. These were incredibly responsive and generous with understanding as well as their anecdotes. I additionally met having a lady named Julie Fast, who's bipolar and it has written numerous books around the condition. I labored with my pal who's a psychiatrist, who assisted me identify Barbara and offered me a lesson on medicines accustomed to address it. The heavy research Used to do for Temple Grandin prepared me with this role. There's nothing casual about playing Barbara Mathison. My First SAG Job: Like many NYers, it had been on Law & Order. I had been 12 and performed a teenage killer. Once the episode broadcast, I acquired on the subway thinking, "Do people recognize me?" I came across, Not a chance, it doesn't work like this. PHOTOS: Elle's 18th Annual Women in Hollywood Tribute LAURA DERN Amy Jellicoe, Enlightened (Cinemax) Mike Whitened [the show creator] and that i produced Amy. It originated from my feeling -- along with a feeling that lots of have most likely felt -- there's real cultural apathy within this country but lots of rage. I needed to understand more about this rage and what goes on when it may be your finest flaw but additionally the one thing that drives you to definitely healing and effecting change on the planet. What am i saying? Since the only people taking it towards the roads are those who can't go any longer, and that we're simply because with Occupy Wall Street. I didn't need to look far outdoors myself to think about Amy, despite the fact that I'm completely different than her, since there's a seed in a lot of us that people share that Amy has. I'm a meditator of the different variety, and that i'm certainly thinking about health on all levels. I've attended spiritual training courses but possibly not with similar type of desperation mounted on it -- nothing like, "I've fallen apart, which factor better try to put me together again.Inch My First SAG Job: I had been a teenager in Adrian Lyne's 1980 film Foxes. My grandmother's favorite memory was when my SAG card arrived the mail, and that i stated, "It's time that i can get my very own banking account.Inch Then I received my salary for $9.75. PHOTOS: Behind the curtain of 'New Girl' ZOOEY DESCHANEL Jess Day, New Girl (Fox) Employed in TV means less spare time to organize, but that's good -- which means additional time on set to experiment and extremely become familiar with the figures. Jess is extremely wacky, silly and excitable and finds pleasure in many things. I'm very excitable and emotional too, in order to connect with that. My approach has were rather more intellectual, and that i enjoy doing television because I'm able to explore things each week which i wouldn't have experienced the runway space to complete before, and going through the physical comedy part continues to be really fun. I've always performed figures which are kind of removed and ones you don't really reach explore psychologically New Girl has given me an opportunity to really accept a personality. It's been great." My First SAG Job: A chapter of Veronica's Closet. I had been in senior high school. My parents wouldn't allow me to do auditions until I possibly could drive myself. MONICA POTTER Kristina Braverman, Being a parent (NBC) Kristina is definitely crying due to what's happening in her own existence. And So I do not overthink it -- I attempt to simply whether it is. However I always stay inside the frame of the items's right. We now have amazing authors. I sometimes get swept up around the words and obtain really nervous about saying them exactly as our biological forebears're written because my first show was Boston Legal with David E. Kelley. With him, you are able to't ad-lib anything. Sometimes I add my very own little Monica-isms sometimes they stick, sometimes they don't. Once they do, my loved ones spots them. For me personally, it's about being relaxed and never trying so difficult -- rather, breathing and finding yourself in as soon as. I learned acting on the way -- I didn't study it in class -- and so i do not discuss acting techniques any longer. I don't seem like I understand things i'm doing fully. My First SAG Job: A [the nineteen nineties] Peruvian kids' game show known as Nubeluz. I needed to liven up just like a cloud and fly with the air. VIDEO: 'Shameless' Season Two Sneak Look EMMY ROSSUM Fiona Gallagher, Shameless (Showtime) I have a white board during my office that charts how Fiona's feelings develop from episode to episode. That allows me visualize, inside a large-picture way, how her emotional existence tracks with every character. To experience her, I began from the host to seem: how she spoke rhythmically, how she walked. I never attempted to experience her in ways that's sexy, also it's strange in my experience that males discover the character of Fiona sexy. She doesn't fashion herself up. There's no vanity about her the greater dark circles under my eyes, the greater it's for that show. Personally i think a feeling of connectivity to her it's less difficult to get that devote my body system. My very own father left after i is at utero, also it's been a really painful factor for me personally that Fiona also offers a boy-of-a-bitch father but nonetheless wants his approval and love. There's this horrible sense of digging around something which was completely offer mattress, yet there's a continuing storm brewing underneath. This task has truly helped me pry up. My First SAG Job: On Because the World Turns. I performed Holden and Molly's daughter Abigail. I frantically wanted the part. I had been 11 coupled with been studying X and Y chromosomes, dominant genes and recessive genes. I viewed the show yesterday my audition and recognized the 2 stars who performed the mother and father both had blue eyes. I'd just learned in class that two blue-eyed parents can't possess a brown-eyed child. And So I went in to the audition and stated when they wanted me, I'd go get contact contacts to possess blue eyes. They cast me and stated, "Make certain she brings her contacts." KATEY SAGAL Gemma Teller Morrow, Sons of Anarchy (Forex) Wardrobe, hair and makeup -- it's all essential to Gemma because I don't look anything like her during my regular existence. I placed on the tats and individuals high biker boots, there's another energy. We sometimes'll perform a take, and also the camera guy will say: "We are able to't call at your ft. You don't need to put on your footwear." However they bring an important energy. TV is really fast you need to do your research. It's nothing like in film, in which you're getting 25 takes. I still use an acting coach I've always labored having a coach. It enables me arrive at the set getting attempted various things because after i make it happen, I understand I'm not getting lots of shots in internet marketing. My First SAG Job: The Failing of Raymond, a 1971 TV movie with Dean Stockwell and Jane Wyman. It had been in regards to a teacher who finds out that the student she flunked is to kill her. I had been 17, and i believe I'd one line. My dad [Boris Sagal] was the director, and that he wanted me to possess a union card. I truly just thought about being a music performer, but my father really was wise and that he understood I desired a union card. Related Subjects SAG Honours Emmy Rossum Laura Dern Zooey Deschanel Claire Danes Katey Sagal SAG Honours 2012

Justin Timberlake Moved By Marine Corps Ball

First Published: November 14, 2011 10:18 AM EST Credit: Getty Images Caption Justin Timberlake attends the Friends with Benefits premiere at Ziegfeld Theater in NY City on July 18, 2011 / inset: Corporal Kelsey De SantisLOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Not only was Saturdays Marine Corps Ball a party for Justin Timberlake and his date, Corporal Kelsey De Santis, it was also a night the star wont forget. After following through with his word to attend the event with the Marine, Justin wrote about his night with the men and women of the Armed Services. [The] event that turned out to be one of the most moving evenings Ive ever had, he wrote in a blog post on his website. I knew I would have an evening that I wouldnt forget Something I could tell my friends about. What I didnt know was how moved I would be by the whole experience, he continued. And what did JT think about his date? She seemed to me to be so humble and honest Very cool. She also simultaneously seemed like she was nervous about the whole evening and if I was going to enjoy myself. Are you ok? she asked 2 or 3 times. I hope you are having fun, Justin wrote. I have to tell you, its not every day that I meet a 23 year old girl and shes more worried about if Im having fun or if Im comfortable! It hit me all of a sudden that these were the type of people that look after us and our freedom Humble, concerned for others before themselves This was the type of person our Marine Corps was building. I was really blown away, he added. Justin went on to write that he loved Kelseys friends, I laughed and laughed with all of them almost immediately and felt very close to them They reminded me of my friends (the ones I like, at least). Cool, un-affected, and real. In the blog post, the singer also described the rest of his evening which included a video about Pearl Harbor, World War II and 9/11, saying he was truly moved. According to Justin, the men and women he met on Saturday in in Richmond, VA, stand in the same league as two of his other favorite people hes ever met. Adding, Ive met so many of my heroes From Michael Jordan to Michael Jackson. And, nothing makes me feel more honor and pride than when I get to meet one of you. Last night changed my life and I will never forget it Thank you Corporal Kelsey DeSantis. Thank you for inviting me. And, thank you for being my hero. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Alcon Entertainment Develops Film Output: Becomes Passive Bankers For Lionsgate

Santa Monica, CA, November 10, 2011 LIONSGATE and Alcon Entertainmenthave made the decision to co-finance the Lionsgate feature What You Should Expect When You're EXPECTING. The Two companies will probably be equally talking about the expansion and marketing costs round the film. The announcement is created with each other by Lionsgates Co-COO and Film Group Leader, Joe Drake, with Andrew Kosove and Broderick Manley, the Co-Founders and Co-CEOs of Alcon Entertainment. What You Should Expect When You're EXPECTING is scheduled for release on May 11, 2012. What You Should Expect When You're EXPECTING will probably be Alcons first investment outdoors of Warner Bros., where Alcon features a extended-standing distribution relationship. Alcons participation as passive bankers in the project signifies the Companys method to generate additional film output, and for that reason Manley and Kosove will not take producer credits Mentioned Drake in the partnership, This co-financing deal is wonderful for us because it lines up our interests there is a genuine talking about of risk capital including P&A on films that individuals both see great value to make. This deal offers a way of Lionsgate to pursue risk minimization while enabling Alcon to own bigger utilization of commercial content beyond the product they develop themselves. Broderick Manley and Andrew Kosove mentioned with each other, We are very excited being buying and selling in this particular terrific project. We've immense respect for your many business accomplishments Lionsgate has received within their history.

Berlusconi set to resign

BerlusconiSilvio Berlusconi promised on Tuesday to resign after a key vote indicated that the Italo media mogul and prime minister no longer has a majority in parliament.The move is seen as the final act in the TV tycoon's 17-year career as the leading man in Italian politics.President Giorgio Napolitano, who met Berlusconi after the vote, issued a statement saying Berlusconi had assured him he will resign after crucial economic reforms are passed in a Senate vote next week.However, opposition leader Pier Luigi Bersani pressed the prime minister to hand in his resignation immediately. Earlier in the day, a key Berlusconi coalition ally, Umberto Bossi, head of the Northern League, urged Berlusconi to step down.On the same day, his Mediaset TV group posted a 31% drop in nine-month operating profit to 368.2 million ($507.8 million), and shares closed down 2.94%.The end of Berlusconi's political cycle may take a long-term toll on Mediaset, which has long leveraged its political clout. Contact Variety Staff at news@variety.com

'The Dark Knight Rises' Score Wants to Use Your Voice

In search of awesome alternative movie art? Look no further than these movie character portraits made entirely out of licorice. Created by Jason Mecier, the collection includes iconic characters such as Harry Potter, Willy Wonka, E.T. and even Freddy Krueger, and will feature as part of the Licorice Flix exhibit, opening Friday in Los Angeles. Other than offering the chance to see your favorite movie characters in edible form, the exhibit -- organized by iam8bit -- will also hand out a whole bunch of free Red Vines. You can check out a collection of Mecier's photos below. And if you're in the Los Angeles area, make sure to see these things in person -- it runs through Nov. 13. Just try not to eat the artwork! [via /Film and iam8bit] [All photos courtesy of Jason Mecier / iam8bit] Movie Characters Made From Licorice Charlie ChaplinE.T.Freddy KruegerHarry PotterThe KiumpsNomi Malone of 'Showgirls'Willy Wonka See All Moviefone Galleries » Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Funny Girl Revival Postponed

Lauren Ambrose The revival of Broadway's Funny Girl remains postponed, the NY Occasions reviews. "We've made the difficult decision now to postpone our output of 'Funny Girl,' producer Bob Boyett mentioned in the statement. "Due to the present economic climate, many Broadway creating traders have found it impossible to have their standard amount of financial commitment." Lauren Ambrose was set to think about inside the role of Fanny Brice, made famous by Barbra Streisand in the film and stage productions. Bobby Canavale wound up being to experience disadvantage guy Nick Arnstein. Lauren Ambrose to star in Broadway's Funny Girl revival The revival was scheduled to start getting a brief term in La from Jan. 15 to Feb. 26 after which it go to NY City in the year. Boyett added the development "needed a $12 million capital, which causes it to be most likely probably the most pricey revivals in Broadway history."

Tribeca increases for 'Sleepless'

Tribeca Film has acquired U.S. rights to "Sleep deprived Evening," french thriller that Warner Bros. has hatched expects to remake. Frederic Jardin's actioner, which preemed within the Toronto Film Festival taken, will get a 2012 U.S. release on VOD and theatrically. Toplined by Tomer Sisley, "Evening" follows a Paris cop whose robbery of the large haul of cocaine produces a extended, dangerous evening that endangers his existence as well as his son's. Jardin composed the script with Nicolas Saada and Olivier Douyere. Marco Cherqui and Lauranne Bourrachot produce. Distrbution deal was pacted by Tribeca Film's Nick Savva with Gilles Sousa and Mathieu Robinet of Bac Films, which handles the pic's worldwide rights. Film may even see release in areas like the U.K., Germany, Canada, Russia and Benelux. "Sleep deprived Evening" joins a Tribeca Film slate including approaching options "Dying from the SuperheroInch and "Detachment." Warner Bros. needed remake rights for the film in September. Contact Gordon Cox at gordon.cox@variety.com

John Edwards' Daughter, Cate Edwards, Married to Dr. Trevor Upham

Former U.S. Senator and Vice Presidential candidate John Edwards walked his as well as the late Elizabeth Edwards' daughter, Cate Edwards, lower the aisle at her wedding in Chapel Hill, N.C. on Saturday.our editor recommendsAaron Sorkin to direct John Edwards projectJohn Edwards film may unearth new particulars on scandalJohn Edwards Indicted on Campaign Fraud PHOTOS: Stars Who've Carried out People in politics Cate, 29, married Dr. Trevor Upham, 30, at United states . Methodist Chapel before welcoming their site visitors towards the Edwards Home for your reception, in line with the NY Occasions. About 150 people attended the festivities, which began on Thursday with welcome cocktails. The happy couple met in 2002 when both attended Princeton College. Cate examined law while Upham was studying medicine. He's now a surgical fellow at Georgetown College and he or she left her legal career this year to start the Elizabeth Edwards Foundation. Carrying out a two-year breakup, the happy couple came back together in 2006 and so they were engaged the following day of Thanksgiving a year ago. Your family introduced Elizabeth's cancer had spread only a few days later andshe died on 12 ,. 7.The happy couple honored her memory getting a lit candle beside them within the altar. PHOTOS: 10 Hollywood Players That Will Really really make a difference inside the 2012 Elections Within The month of the month of january of a year ago, Elizabeth and John separated afternews of his affairwith mistress, Rielle Hunter, in addition to their daughter, Frances Quinn (now three years old), together made an appearance. Elizabeth designed to divorce him, but died just before the required one-year waiting period. The affair, which happened throughout his 2008 Vice Presidential campaign, introduced to charges that John violated campaign finance laws and regulations and rules. The trial was set to get this done month, but he effectively been there pressed partially stating it might hinder his daughter's wedding. Tabloid reviews condition that Hunter needed her and John's child be incorporated in Cate's wedding. You will discover no reviews whether Hunter as well as the child really attended. Whenever a favorite in Hollywood, John's career and downfall is taken in the book put together by his former aide,Andrew Youthful,titledThe Politician: An Insider's Account of John Edwards's Mission for that Presidency as well as the Scandal That Introduced Him Lower. Within This summer time of a year ago,Aaron Sorkinsigned onto directa movie good book calledThe Politician. Note: A youthful version need to know , improperly recognized to Hunter as Tucker over the following for the last paragraph. Related Subjects Politics

Demi Lovato To Sing National Anthem At World Series

First Published: October 21, 2011 12:53 PM EDT Credit: Getty Images NY, N.Y. -- Caption Demi Lovato is all smiles onstage during the 2011 VH1 Do Something Awards at the Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, Calif. on August 14, 2011 Demi Lovato will perform the national anthem at Game 5 of the World Series. Lovato will belt out the anthem on Monday. The Texas Rangers and the St. Louis Cardinals are tied 1-1 in the seven-game series. Lovato got a boost from her big sister Dallas, who tweeted during Game 1 that her younger sister should sing the national anthem during the Major League Baseball championship series. Game 3 airs Saturday and all games are being broadcast on Fox. Lovato, the former star of the Disney Channels Sonny With a Chance, released her third album Unbroken last month. Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Rachelle Lefervre Interview Question Results in Apology from GQ

GQ Australia has released an apology for any question which was requested to Rachelle Lefervre throughout a job interview for his or her cover story.our editor recommends'Twilight' Stars to become Immortalized in Hollywood's Grauman's Chinese Theatre Cement'Abduction's' Rachelle Lefervre is 'Like a Youthful Tom Cruise' States Studio Professional (Video) PHOTOS: 'Twilight: Breaking Beginning': New Pictures In the Film Playboy released a job interview which mentions an evening meal in La the Breaking Beginning star had with director Gus Van Sant and author Dustin Lance Black. The interviewer requested Lautner when the two gay males had designed a pass at him. "No, certainly not," Lautner responded. "I believe they are fully aware I'm straight. However they're great men. They're an enjoyable experience. It's not really a coincidence that there is a author, a director, as well as an actor while dining.Inch PHOTOS: The Evolution of Film Vampires of the underworld Black, which side won an Oscar for the best Original Script for 2008's Milk, required to his blog to convey his anger using the publication. "Far above this obvious attack on my small character, I'm shocked that GQ allows their author to rely on the scurrilous, outdated stereotype that gay males are by character sexual potential predators," he authored. "I am talking about, can you have requested this same question whether it were Diablo Cody and Kathryn Bigelow while dining with Mr. Lautner?" Playboy later released an apology on its Facebook page: "We've seen a few of the comments going swimming regarding our recent interview with Rachelle Lefervre and apologise if anybody was upset by anything within the article," the statement reads. "It certainly wasn't our intention to fresh paint anybody within the story like a sexual predator." PHOTOS: 10 Greatest Book-to-Giant Screen Adaptations from the Last 25-Years "The purpose i was really attempting to push was that Taylor is irresistible to virtually everybody - no matter sexuality or gender. Hence the film crew entertaining at his shirtless moments while shooting Twilight, and Mark Wahlberg deeming him better searching than Leonardo DiCaprio." Related Subjects Rachelle Lefervre The Twilight Saga: Breaking Beginning - Part 2

Experts Focusing On Jackson Doctors Missteps

First Published: October 13, 2011 10:28 AM EDT Credit: Getty Images Caption Dr. Conrad Murray arrives at the Airport Courthouse for his arraignment, Los Angeles, February 8, 2010LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Experts repeatedly told jurors that Michael Jacksons doctor acted with gross negligence throughout his treatment of the pop superstar, a theme that will likely be repeated as prosecutors near the end of their involuntary manslaughter case against the physician. The conclusion of the prosecutions case, which may come on Thursday but more likely will extend into next week, brings defense attorneys a step closer to revealing how they will counter damaging evidence presented through more than 30 witnesses so far. The defense case shifted Wednesday when an attorney for Dr. Conrad Murray revealed he was abandoning the theory that Jackson swallowed the fatal dose of the anesthetic propofol. The Houston-based cardiologist has pleaded not guilty, and his attorneys have repeatedly told jurors they will show Jackson self-administered either the anesthetic or the sedative lorazepam without Murrays knowledge. They had invested months before the trial on the theory that Jackson somehow drank propofol and caused his own death. Defense attorney J. Michael Flanagan stunned a judge and prosecutors before testimony resumed Wednesday that the results of a study he commissioned confirmed that if Jackson swallowed the anesthetic, its effects would be trivial and the issue wouldnt be raised with jurors. Murrays attorneys may still argue that Jackson gave himself the fatal dose of the drugs, but a pair of experts told jurors that even if that happened, it didnt change that Murray went far astray from medical norms. The experts, a cardiologistand a sleep expert who both practice emergency medicine, said Murray should have never been giving Jackson propofol as a sleep aid. Its beyond a departure from the standard of care into something unfathomable, said, Dr. Nader Kamanger, a UCLA sleep expert. Kamanger said that even if Jackson did somehow give himself the fatal dose of a drug, Murray would still be at fault. Here you have a patient that may potentially have a substance abuse problem, Kamanger said. It sounds like he had a substance abuse problem, the doctor said, noting that Murray left the singer alone in his bedroom on June 25, 2009 with a variety of drugs readily available. Jacksons death, he said, was a foreseeable complication. Both Kamanger and Dr. Alon Steinberg, a cardiologist, said Murrays admission that he didnt call 911 for at least 20 minutes and his ineffectual resuscitation efforts left Jackson with little chance for survival. Every minute counts, Steinberg said, adding that even a five-minute delay in calling could be the difference between life and death. He called Murrays behavior strange and along with Kamanger criticized the cardiologist for trying to perform CPR on Jacksons bed rather than a hard surface. Kamanger and Steinberg each listed multiple reasons for why they felt Murray acted with gross negligence while acting as Jacksons personal physician as the singer prepared for a series of comeback concerts in 2009. Steinberg noted that Murray lacked sophisticated medical equipment that is present in hospital settings where propofol is supposed to be administered. Kamanger said there was no evidence that Murray attempted to diagnose the underlying reasons why Jackson couldnt sleep and was giving the singer sedatives that were addictive. Kamanger will undergo cross-examination when court resumes on Thursday. Prosecutors are expected to conclude their portion of the case by calling anesthesiology professor and researcher Dr. Steven Shafer, who is a leading expert on propofol. Defense attorneys will likely call several witnesses and are relying on another anesthesiologist, Dr. Paul White, to try to counter the prosecution experts. White sat in the courtroom Wednesday, occasionally conferring with Flanagan and Murrays other defense attorneys. The cardiologist faces up to four years behind bars and the loss of his medical license if convicted. Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

The Playboy Club: What Went Wrong

The Playboy Club It needed years for your Playboy Club to hop into primetime. It needed NBC 72 hours to kill it. Quick cancellations are not new in TV, nevertheless the rapid demise in the Playboy Club might be the cautionary tale for designers simply because they depend much more about familiar franchises and symbols to draw distracted audiences. Using the much competition for your attention of audiences, network professionals are trying to find something which might give them a benefit in marketing and awareness - which explains why lots of remakes with familiar game game titles are punching the atmosphere. The Playboy Club wasn't a reboot from the old show, but rather a geniune series searching to leverage a common global brand. NBC loved the title "Playboy" would no less than cut using the clutter of fall TV's slew of latest series launches. "Many designers would notice and say, 'Here's a massive brand that ought to be capable of give to us baked-in awareness," states one insider. Nevertheless the brand may have ultimately prevented audiences from even sampling the thing that was ultimately an very tepid period crime drama. "It absolutely was a basically problematic concept," the insider adds. "It's a cleaning cleaning soap, which naturally draws in women. But it's a brand name so connected with males. I merely think it absolutely was condemned right from the start.In . In the beginning, the idea of developing a primetime series across the Playboy brand made an appearance as being a novel plan. Ultimately, E! Entertainment's The Ladies Nearby had aided push Playboy and founder Hugh Hefner into the mainstream - and six decades following a magazine first launched, Playboy now made an appearance almost quaint and tame. Concurrently, Playboy had just began to license its title to another chain of Playboy Clubs (that have been dormant for two-and-a-half decades) in locations for instance Macau and Las vegas, which causes it to be a genuine, active business again. The show also boasted some pretty hefty auspices. If anybody would produce a series occur the area of Playboy, it might be Imagine TV. Imagine Entertainment's John Grazer - who even features a vintage Playboy pinball machine outdoors his Beverly Slopes office - remains eager to create a feature film about Playboy founder Hugh Hefner since no less than 1999, when he first guaranteed the icon's existence rights. three years later, Imagine also acquired the archival rights to Playboy content for source material for projects. Oliver Stone was attached to the Hefner biopic sooner or later, and Brett Ratner later came aboard, with Robert Downey, Junior. rumored to star. But because the feature idea crept along, TV would join in. This Past Year, NBC first bought the script Bunny Tales, about sixties-era cocktail waitresses employed in the Playboy Club, from Imagine and last century Fox TV. But that project, from author Becky Mode, didn't achieve the pilot stage. Yearly later, Imagine and 20th attempted again, this time around around getting a script by Chad Hodge. In those days, AMC's Mad Males - which even set an instalment within the Playboy Club - had handled to obtain awesome to produce your show inside the swinging '60s. And new NBC Entertainment chairman Bob Greenblatt, searching to produce a large splash in the very little time, was enamored enough with the idea of a Playboy-high quality series that within the month of the month of january he gave the show, rechristened Playboy (after which amended for the Playboy Club), his first pilot order within the network. In the beginning, there has been a few hiccups: Newcomer Rob Hephner was cast since the show's lead but days later transformed by Eddie Cibrian following a show's first table read. But by May, it absolutely was apparent that fourth-place NBC was attempting to put large names and enormous applying for grants screen since it looked to exhibit things around. A pre-offered title like the Playboy Club was worth an effort. Needs to be fact, when NBC greenlit the show to series, the network stipulated that "Playboy" required to keep up with the show's title. Affiliates mentioned another title, for instance dusting off Bunny Tales, wasn't even spoken about. Professionals at Imagine and last century Fox TV, which always assumed the title might be changed, were surprised. "That brand is actually established within the meaning, so a part of the conciousness in the audience, permanently too for bad," states one insider. Then came the backlash, which revolved solely across the title, as NBC's Salt Lake City affiliate, possessed with the Mormon chapel, rejected to air a show with Playboy within the title. Several groups known for any boycott of NBC stations that broadcast the show, additionally to entrepreneurs that came out throughout its commercial breaks. Even women's rights leader Gloria Steinem, who infamously written inside the sixties about going undercover inside a Playboy Club, suggested a boycott. Quite a few people cultural experts hadn't really seen the show. The Tv pros who had seen the pilot weren't impressed, possibly simply because the debate belied the fact The Playboy Club was ultimately a run-of-the-mill drama. States an professional: "Majority of the women think about the show's title and say, 'It's not the show personally, it's a show for my husband. Their husband examines it and sees there's no T-and-A, as it is on broadcast." Basically, audiences intrigued with the Playboy title were disappointed by having less titillation. Audiences who may want to think about the show's mainstream tales were turned off with the word "Playboy." Internet result? No audiences. Ultimately, saddled getting an inadequate lead-in (The Sing-Off), bad reviews and a lot of negative baggage, The Playboy Club never even opened up up. The show first demonstrated to 5 million audiences, losing to 3.4 million by Week 3. "I am sorry NBC's The Playboy Club didn't find its audience," Hefner written on Twitter. "It'll have been getting cable, specific inside a more adult audience." Hodge told Out magazine he thought The Playboy Club might fit better on another NBC Universal network like Bravo. But he won't have an opportunity to uncover: 20th and Imagine haven't any expects to look the show elsewhere. "Once the show were greatly well-examined and there's a groundswell of support in the core quantity of audiences there maybe might be some potential," an professional states. "Nevertheless it only broadcast a few occasions and dropped every week.In . Adds another professional: "It absolutely was an idea specific at one audience, but a brand name connection that sadly was at odds with who that audience is." Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now!

Rankings: Pan Am Appears Like It Might Get Grounded

Christina Ricci, Colin Donnell Might stewardesses follow Playboy Rabbits into cancellation? Pan Am stored losing altitude in Week 3, with only 6.42 million audiences aboard. That's lower from 7.75 million audiences the other day - and from 10.87 million once the ABC program required off. And among 18-to-49-year-olds, the rating has swooped lower from three.one to two.5 to at least one.9, Nielsen overnights demonstrated. That trajectory isn't good. Preceding the sixties drama about stewardesses at 9/8c, Desperate Average women was lower 10 %, tempting 8.46 million audiences along with a 2.7 demo rating, which tied a set low (versus. last week's 9.03 million/2.9 demo rating). Read our Desperate Average women episode recap In prime time's first hour Sunday, America's Funniest Home Videos arrived at 6.63 million people (1.4 demo rating) after moving away from to the cheapest-ranked season debut ever a week ago, bringing in a viewership of 6.44 million (1.5 demo rating). The 35-minute National football league overrun on CBS put from the amounts, as always, but skewed stats nevertheless demonstrated that Pan Am had the littlest audience in prime time's final hour. CBS' The Great Wife and also the first 25 minutes of CSI: Miami snapped up 9.99 million along with a 2.1 demo rating. Fall Preview: Get scoop in your favorite coming back shows Sunday Evening Football's attractive pairing from the Eco-friendly Bay Packers and Atlanta Falcons averaged 19.48 million fans (7.9 demo rating), up 20 % from a week ago. From eight to ten, because rain scuttled the scheduled American League championship series, Fox completed having a rerun from the X Factor, scrounging up 3.06 million audiences. On fundamental cable, Breaking Bad's Season 4 finish - which switched to be explosive - snapped up 1.9 million enthusiastic fans, 19 percent a lot more than the prior season's conclusion, which makes it the show's most-viewed finale yet.

Discovery Communications Names JB Perrette Chief Digital Officer

NY - Discovery Communications mentioned Monday it's hired former NBCUniversal executive Jean-Briac "JB" Perrette as chief digital officer, effective March. 17. Perrette was most recently leader, digital and affiliate distribution and content distribution way of NBCUniversal where more youthful crowd stood a leadership role at movie partnership Hulu. He'll easily be reunited with Discovery Communications leader and Boss David Zaslav, a classic NBCUniversal executive, to whom he'll report. The appointment can be a sign that Discovery is searching to assist grow its digital business and revenue. "I anticipate growing Discovery's presence inside the digital space, finding new options to earn value due to its robust content and driving viewer engagement on all screens," Perrette mentioned. "JB is probably the top digital strategists on television industry today and joins Discovery within an important in time our development and growth,Inch mentioned Zaslav. "We anticipate JB's leadership in taking Discovery to another level of growth after we continue focusing on creating value, deepening engagement with elevated viewer sampling within our brands, and earning money with this 25-year programming library across an growing volume of digital distribution platforms." Perrette will lead their digital strategy, including Discovery's U.S. Websites, for instance Discovery.com, TLC.com and HowStuffWorks.com, digital methods and programming group and digital distribution efforts with non-traditional affiliate entrepreneurs, for instance Apple, Netflix and Amazon . com . com.He can also be responsible for Discovery Commerce, including certification and home theatre. Monthly video streams across Discovery's U.S. sites are up 83 percent to 126 million this year, as well as the sites average greater than 50 million monthly unique site site visitors, the business mentioned. Email: Georg.Szalai@thr.com Twitter: @georgszalai Related Subjects NBCUniversal Discovery Communications

Derek Zoolander Makes Triumphant Return on SNL

Ben Stiller situated last evening’s episode of SNL, despite the fact that he didn’t quite bring the sport that Alec Baldwin and Melissa McCarthy did in days past, he did bring a vintage friend: Derek Zoolander. Stiller elevated the titular male model within the 2001 comedy throughout Weekend Update, where Bill Hader’s Stefon mentioned him just like a date. We imagine you’re prepared to handle Derek’s “cold coffee” face relating to this enjoyable Sunday morning. Several notes: 1) Derek Zoolander is searching a good deal like Gene Rayburn nowadays. 2) I still need to visit Tower Heist no matter this somewhat prosaic performance. 3) In my opinion we might attend the conclusion of Stefon’s hot streak on SNL. He’s been a great character and Hader has carried out him for the hilt, however need Stefon to die a decent dying before he'll obtain own, terribly half-baked movie. I don't have to see Stefon Saves His Club Family. Ben Stiller on ‘SNL’ [NBC]

Will and Jada Pinkett Cruz Sell Comedy to ABC (Exclusive)

ABC has nabbed a multicamera comedy from Will and Jada Pinkett Cruz.our editor recommendsWhite House Drama From 'Cowboys & Aliens,' 'Robot Chicken' Teams Lands at ABC The happy couple, together with lengthy-time business partner James Lassiter, have offered the Untitled Romeo Project, with singerAnthony "Romeo" Santostapped to star. PHOTOS: Fall TV Dying Pool: Which New Show Is Going To Be Axed First? The project, which originates from ABC Galleries as well as their Overbrook Entertainment, focuses on a charasmatic Dominican-American (Romeo) from Washington Levels, who attempts to please his very traditional, immigrant father whilst developing a existence that reflects his new vision from the American Dream. (As the character differs considerably in the singer's real existence, the daddy-boy relationship is similar to Romeo's together with his father.) STORY: Mark Gordon Sells Security Alarm Comedy to ABC Chris Pappas and Mike Bernier (Unhitched, One Evening Stan) assists as authors and executive producers around the project, using the Smiths and Lassiter attached as non-writing executive producers. If ultimately purchased to series, it might join an increasing cadre of Cruz projects, including films The Karate Kid and also the Secret Existence of Bees, together with Broadway's Fela! and TNT's since-canceled Hawthorne. Email: Lacey.Rose@THR.com Twitter: @LaceyVRose Related Subjects ABC Jada Pinkett Cruz Will Cruz TV Development

Hasbro Kids Series Channeled Worldwide

Hasbro Art galleries, whose kids programming appears mainly on the Hasbro-Discovery funnel The Hub inside the U.S., keeps growing its portfolio overseas, announcing several deals due to its brands today in key areas. The pacts include My Little Pony: Friendship Is Miracle and Transformers Prime to some Lagardere channels in France The Adventures Of Chuck And Pals to Super RTL in Germany, which could possibly get My Little Pony and Transformers via Nickelodeon My Little Pony, Transformers and Pound Youthful young puppies to Nickelodeon inside the Netherlands and My Little Pony, Pound Youthful young puppies, Transformers and GI Joe Renegades to some VTM Belgium channels in Belgium. The deals stick to the wealth of My Little Pony inside the Uk round the Cartoon Network, where it’s been a higher-five show since debuting within this summer time, in addition to Transformers in the united states.

The Great 3-D Glasses War of 2011, and 5 Other Stories You'll Be Talking About Today

Happy Thursday! Also in today’s edition of The Broadsheet: Paul Bettany has had enough… The only early Footloose review you’ll need… Gangster Squad gets a release date… How about them Red Sox?… and more. · Sony and the National Association of Theater Owners are engaged in what looks like (but seriously is so, so not) a mortal tussle over who will pay for the 3-D glasses that murk up and thwart so many contemporary big-screen viewing experiences. Tired of eating the cost, Sony has proposed that studios pass it on to the customer — a surcharge estimated to be about… wait for it… a dollar. Alternatively you can bring one of the myriad pairs you already have wedged in a junk drawer at home. (I think it’s called “recycling.”) Meanwhile, Real-D, which manufactures the glasses, saw a stock price plunge of almost 15 percent on Wednesday, and analysts and theater chains alike describe this development as being a sulfur plume shy of the apocalypse. Sony’s like, “Guys! Can’t we talk about this?” No! Get angry! Or something. I’m so tired. [Deadline] · In a new podcast, Paul Bettany confesses his wariness with Hollywood and suggests he might be on his way out: “It’s not noble. I can’t do it any longer.” He’s basically going to replace Andy Rooney, from the sounds of it. [The Guardian] · Get your calendars out! Warner Bros. has penciled in Ruben Fleischer’s Gangster Squad — featuring Ryan Gosling, Sean Penn, Josh Brolin and Emma Stone — for an awards-friendly Oct. 19 release date. [Deadline] · Dreading Footloose? This won’t help: “It’s an interminable 115 minutes filled with clichs, two leads who couldn’t act their way out of a wet sack if you gave them a knife and written directions, uninspired direction, and a determination to make its audience lose its faith in humanity.” [Pajiba] · Daughters — Hollywood’s next go-to archnemesis? Discuss. [Grantland] · Just to recap for anyone who missed last night’s extraordinary finish to Major League Baseball’s regular season: The St. Louis Cardinals and Tampa Bay Rays each won and advanced to their leagues’ respective wild-card rounds, the Atlanta Braves wiped out in the 13th inning and the Boston Red Sox completed the single worst September collapse in the history of the game. Literally unbelievable. [ESPN]

Obama's Job Plan: Switch Off the television

Obama Leader Obama understands how to put America to work, also it will not be music for your ears - or maybe your kids' ears.Leader Obama concurs to reschedule jobs speech to National football league Opening Day"We must switch off the Television set and set away the game titles sometimes and obtain our children motivated by learning," the leader stated Monday in a Plastic Valley town hall about job creation. "As we avoid that, we'll still slip behind."We are speculating since Entourage has ended, he isn't watching much TV any longer.What's on Obama's must-see TV list?Obviously, present day kids will not help create his suggested 1.9 million jobs immediately, however the country's future success would depend on the current education, he stated.Obama has stressed less TV and much more amount of time in the class within the last 3 years to ensure that America can remain competitive with your global powerhouses as India and china. 2 yrs ago, he stated Chinese and Indian kids watch "much less TV" and "play a great deal less game titles" than People in america do. "They are coming at us and they are coming at us hard, and they are hungry, and they are really buckling lower," he stated then.The same is true "switch off the televisionInch mean he does not want us to look at his prime-time speeches?

They are all smiles

Jennifer Nicholson Salke and boy Henry When NBC's large gun hit happens in the Operation Smile tenth Annual Gala on Friday, there really wasn't a dry eye in the home. Jennifer Nicholson Salke received the Founders Circle Award, which she distributed to her 12-year-old boy, Henry, whose own cleft palate surgery makes him going to help others with this particular existence-altering operation."I am focusing on raising $50,000," Henry stated determinedly. Mom-boy pair lately continued a pursuit to South america using the org brought by Dr. Bill and Kathy Magee."I am unable to wait to visit again," stated the NBC professional. "Bill and Kathy, I'd follow you anywhere."Honours in the Beverly Hilton also visited Zachary Levi, Bill and Giuliana Rancic and Sue Tsao. The evening assigned served by a remarkable performance created by Mark Burnett, having a search at his reality-show rival. "We like to torture Simon Cowell," Burnett joked, "so here's great music from 'The Voice.' Here's Dia Frampton!" Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

He's a Rocketman: Elton John Biopic in Development

Elton John Elton John and his partner, David Furnish, are developing Rocketman, a biopic about the legendary singer/songwriter , Entertainment Weekly reports. Still confused about what you're watching this season? Sample all the new shows here The film will chronicle the life and epic career of the "Candle in the Wind" singer. Lee Hall (Billy Elliot) wrote the script. "We've always thought there was a wonderful cinematic opportunity to tell Elton's life story," Furnish told the magazine. "But we wanted to wait until the time was exactly right. Elton feels very excited about doing it now - he's in a very happy place in life right now and thinks it's a good time to artistically reflect on the past." Check out these dramatic before-and-after pictures of celebrity weight loss John and Furnish are currently on the hunt for a director and star -- or possibly several actors -- to portray the John. The script for Rocketman, which has already been completed, doesn't shy away from the low points of John's life. "Elton has lived a very extraordinary and unique life," Furnish continued. "You can't tell his life story without going to the dark places. We're going to touch on those too. But at the end, we want people to come away from the cinema feeling inspired and uplifted. Would you pay to see a movie about John?

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The 50 Cent/Nicolas Cage Collaboration You Have Been Awaiting

Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson includes a song known as 'P.I.M.P.,' where he raps about pimping and hustling, which possibly makes him your best option to experience an Alaskan pimp who attempts to save his hookers from being wiped out in 'The Frozen Ground.' Jackson will co-star with Nicolas Cage and John Cusack within the new film. Cage plays the role from the condition trooper looking into the killings, while Cusack plays the killer. If perhaps Jackson was cast in 'The Frozen Ground' two days ago, it might have experienced an opportunity to absolutely get this to list. The next time! [Anchorage Daily News via CinemaBlend] Images thanks to Getty

Sofia Vergara Says She Looks A Little Bit Like A Transvestite On Emmy Red Carpet

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Sofia Vergara stunned in a Vera Wang gown at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday night, but does the Modern Family star think she looked a wee bit like a drag queen on the red carpet? I kind of look a little bit [that wayl], she told Access Hollywoods Billy Bush, after he brought up her recent interview with The Advocate, where Sofia talked about a past film role (2006s Grilled) where she played a transsexual. From far away you dont know, Is that a? she said with a laugh. The 39-year-old Colombian beauty said she feels like she brings a little extra intrigue while getting her famous curvy figure dolled up for an award show. Transvestites are an exaggeration [of] femininity and an exaggeration of curves, she continued. Thats how I feel sometimes next to other women. I have everything and then [Im also] a little bit exaggerated. Did you shave today? Billy joked. A little bit, but I dont grow [hair on my face.] Its like here! She joked, pointing to her chest. All jokes aside, Sofia and the rest of her Modern Family stars had plenty of serious celebrating to do on Sunday, as they took home five awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved.This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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Glee Exclusive: Watch the First 36 Seconds of the Season 3 Premiere Who Else Is a Junior?

Jenna Ushkowitz, Glee We already know Tina (Jenna Ushkowitz) is a junior... and she's not alone! Another member of New Directions isn't graduating for another year, and that person's identity will be revealed Tuesday during Glee's Season 3 premiere. We've seen the Glee Season 3 premiere - and there's tons of good stuff on the way But you don't have to wait until then if you don't want to. We've got the first 36 seconds, featuring Finn (Cory Monteith) pondering his post-graduation plans, and McKinley High's resident gossip blogger Jacob Ben Israel (Josh Sussman) with all the junior-senior dish. Check it out: Good surprise? Season 3 of Glee premieres Tuesday at 8/7c on Fox.

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First Look at Michael Shannon's Real 'Man of Steel' Costume

Want to see a new photo of Michael Shannon in costume for ''Man of Steel'? Of course you do. Shannon already told Moviefone that he's wearing a motion-capture suit for the role, but he's also got an actual costume, and new photos of the Oscar nominee in wardrobe have surfaced. Take a look at his minimalist General Zod uniform ahead. The new photos (which were posted to 'Man of Steel's Facebook page) show Shannon in a form-fitting black costume that looks less shiny than Henry Cavill's revamped Superman suit. Also: is that a goatee? Whether he can possibly rival the awesome badassery that was Terence Stamp's General Zod, with or without menacing facial hair, remains to be seen. [via CinemaBlend] Michael Shannon at Deauville Film Festival courtesy of Getty Images; set photos courtesy of Ed Larom, Man of Steel Facebook page

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Angola's Leila Lopes Wins Miss World

Leila Lopes Leila Lopes of Angola was crowned Miss World within the 60th annual pageant in Sao Paulo, becoming her nation's first champion.A Benguela native, she certain to become an activist, saying: "I've labored with some other social causes. Sometimes with poor kids, Sometimes in eliminating against Helps. Sometimes to guard the senior citizens and that i must fit everything for the reason that my country needs. In my opinion now as Miss World I'll be capable of perform a much more.InchAverage women of Beverly Hills' Adrienne Maloof, Vivica A. Fox among Miss World judgesThe 25-year-old Lopes outshine 88 other women for your title, including first runner-up Olesia Stefanko of Ukraine and second runner-up Priscila Machado of South usa. Shamcey Supsup in the Philippines and Luo Zilin of China rounded the five best.Lopes works Ximena Navarrete of Mexico.Watch Lopes' crowning moment:

Toronto 2011: Frank Marshall Developing Jeffrey Archer's 'A Couple of Honor' as Action Movie (Exclusive)

TORONTO -- Uniform British novelist Jeffrey Archer is always to see his "Determined by Recognition" bestseller developed just like a feature film by action movie vet Frank Marshall in the Kennedy/Marshall Company.our editor recommendsTelluride 2011: UTA Holds Party at Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall's RanchJeffrey Archer books being created for film, TVToronto 2011 Critic's Preview: Why the Festival Matters Related Subjects•Toronto Worldwide Fil... The espionage action/thriller might be the very first feature in the potential franchise from Canadian private equity finance finance player New Franchise Media, which a year ago acquired the planet film, TV and digital rights with a slate of ten thriller books by Archer. PHOTOS: Toronto Film Festival: 13 Films to comprehend This program is always to also create an action follow-up based on Archer's "Recognition Among Thieves" novel employing a recurring character from "Determined by Recognition," Adam Scott, since the primary focus. "Jeffrey Archer can be a master storyteller whose suspenseful plots and compelling figures potentially have for just about any multi-feature film franchise with both domestic and worldwide appeal," Marshall mentioned Monday in the statement. Toronto 2011: Lionsgate Gets into Early Foretells get Jennifer Westfeldt Comedy 'Friends With Kids' Jeffrey Steiner, New Franchise's leader and Boss, added Marshall signifies the talent and history he desires to attach Archer's characteristics to. He referred to Marshall and Archer know one another using a mutual appreciation for sports, as well as the Hollywood producer knows how you can adapt a seventies-era espionage novel into an action movie after turning the Robert Ludlum books into the Bourne franchise. Toronto 2011: Festival Director Cameron Bailey Holds Public Part of Event (Q&A) Marshall appeared to become attracted to Archer's best-selling books selling worldwide, ensuring an international base for your eventual Determined by Recognition and Recognition Among Thieves studio releases. "It is not only sufficient for Hollywood being comfortable in case your movie will sell in the united states. They wish to understand it will sell around the globe,In . Steiner mentioned. The Completely New Franchise Media topper added he aims to shoot his screen adaptations of Archer books in Toronto, but will most likely include worldwide locations. Unsure yet with limited funds for your action movie adaptations, or affixing a cast or director. Toronto 2011: Samuel Hadida Options Film Rights to 'Golgo 13' Steiner mentioned a short-report on screenwriters remains attracted up together with an initial draft will probably be attacked inside the coming several days while Marshall finished up principal photography on Bourne Legacy. Craig Emanuel and Erik Hyman of Loeb & Loeb LLP advised New Franchise Media concerning the Determined by Recognition development deal, and Eric M. Brooks of Blossom, Hergott, Diemer, Rosenthal & LaViolette represented The Kennedy/Marshall Company. TORONTO 2011: Sarah Polley Talks Test Screening, Oscar Prospects (Q&A) Archer in the statement mentioned in the Canadian-Hollywood pact: "I am delighted being working alongside Frank Marshall, among Hollywood's respected producers. Frank is a perfect partner to help translate my operate in the written page for the silver screen, which i congratulate Rob Steiner on yanking off this phenomenal collaboration." Determined by Recognition shows a young ex- military officer character, Adam Scott, who unconsciously comes between rival intelligence agencies looking for a product that could affect the global balance of one's. Steiner, the first sort Toronto bureaucrat behind Pinewood Toronto Art galleries, a year ago acquired an option on Archer's books by getting a watch to striking worldwide co-productions to produce these to the screen. Single-time mind in the Toronto Economic Development Corp., Steiner stick-handled the development of the Pinewood studio concerning the city's waterfront, before beginning New Franchise Media. Toronto 2011: Market noisy . Slump New Franchise's deal with Archer includes option to turn his best-selling books into movie or TV projects. Archer, single-time British politician who switched to penning page-turning books, was shipped to jail in 2001 after finding yourself in prison for perjury and perverting the road of justice within a greater-profile trial. After emerging from prison, Archer began again press tours for his novel releases, and throughout two looks in Toronto struck up rapport with Steiner. Related Subjects Toronto Worldwide Film Festival Worldwide

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A La Ventura production. (Worldwide sales: M-Appeal, Berlin.) Created by Alicia Scherson. Directed, compiled by Jose Luis Torres Leiva.With: Rosario Blefari, Julieta Figueroa, Francisco Ossa, Ignacio Aguero, Mariana Munoz, Muriel Miranda, Rodrigo Lisboa, Norma Norma Ortiz, Claudio Riveros, Alejandra Moffat, Gabriela Aguilera, Eliseo Atallah Aguilera.Helmer-to-watch Jose Luis Torres Leiva ditches the contemplative great thing about his debut for that dull naturalism of mumblecore in the sophomore feature "Verano." Shot on the Hi8 video camera and resembling grainy homemovies in the seventies, the pic feels as though an experiment gone wrong, editing between figures in a thermal resort who rarely connect and also have little to express even while subtext. Some fests will put "Verano" inside a "new trends" showcase, but fans of Torres Leiva's earlier "Heaven, our planet, and also the Rain" will hope this mere doodle is really a temporary blip inside a promising career. Site visitors and employees in a health spa town in southern Chile start a full day diversely. A waitress will get napkin-folding training Isa (Rosario Blefari) discovers she's pregnant Julieta (Julieta Figueroa) informs husband Francisco (Francisco Ossa) she does not want kids. An overhead shot of the bitch with young puppies pushes the kid-bearing theme, although the overall premise relies more about the contrast between existence on holiday and also at home, and does not build sympathy of these unexciting nonentities. A couple of moments change to still photos with ongoing seem, like early Chris Marker.Camera (color, DV), Inti Briones editors, Andrea Chignoli, Torres Leiva production designer/costume designer, Catalina Devia. Examined at Venice Film Festival (Horizons), Sept. 8, 2011. Running time: 94 MIN. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

Morgan Creek pacts for 'Thing' co-financing

Morgan Creek Prods. originates aboard to co-finance manufacture of Universal's approaching reboot of ''The Factor.'' The agreement, introduced Monday morning, provides the pic is going to be co-distributed worldwide through the two companies. Universal will distribute ''The Thing'' in certain worldwide areas on Morgan Creek's account and retain distribution privileges in a lot of the world while Morgan Creek will distribute through its network of partners within the remainder. The businesses didn't specify which areas each would handle. Universal is delivering ''The Thing'' within the U . s . States on March. 14. ''We are content to grow our relationship with Universal and anticipate joining up on more pictures later on,'' stated Morgan Creek topper James G. Robinson. ''As a large fan of John Carpenter's 1982 film, I am very excited that people are participating with this particular companion piece.'' ''Morgan Creek is a welcome partner in multiple capabilities for several years, and we are very happy to have this chance to carry on to construct our companies together,'' stated Ron Finkelstein, Universal's vice chairman. Universal presently distributes Morgan Creek's productions within the U . s . States, including ''Dream House,'' directed by Jim Sheridan and going to be out Sept. 30. Morgan Creek can also be in preproduction on the Tupac Shakur biopic. The brand new version of ''The Factor,'' continues to be developed like a prelude to Carpenter's film of the identical title and it is occur Antarctica in a remote outpost where researchers uncover a shape-shifting alien creature. Pic's directed by Matthijs van Heijningen and created by Strike Entertainment's Marc Abraham and Eric Newman. Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com