Debra Playing and Husband Split After ten years

Daniel Zelman, Debra Playing Will & Sophistication star Debra Playing and her husband Daniel Zelman have split, Us Weekly reviews."Debra Playing and Daniel Zelman individually separated taken carrying out a 120 month marriage," Messing's repetition mentioned told playboy.Initial Look: Debra Playing and Christian Borle on SmashMessing and Zelman, who co-created the Emmy-winning legal drama Damages, met after they were students at NY College. They married in 2000 where you can 7-year-old boy, Roman.Playing, 43, will star in NBC's mid-season musical drama Smash, which premieres Feb. 6 at 10/9c.

Golden Globe nominees for top director

Martin Scorsese round the number of 'Hugo' The HFPA made an appearance just to walk out its approach to spread the love inside the director category this year, nominating two tales, a respected auteur, a French filmmaker presently riding the crest in the award-season wave and George Clooney.Wait: Clooney got nominated over Steven Spielberg and Stephen Daldry? By George, you think celebrity has anything associated with the choices?Clooney's inclusion for his lead actor be employed in "The Descendants" happen to be considered confirmed. However, the "Ides of March" nods for film drama and director caught some suddenly since the film hasn't had much traction with experts groups or other honours precursors. There is however history round the HFPA side, since the org's voters had formerly nominated Clooney for his behind-the-camera concentrate on his last film, 2005's "Evening, and All The Best.InchAs you HFPA member put it: "Cynics might think otherwise, but it's easy enough. Voters like Clooney and believe his movie shipped."Clooney is grew to become an associate of inside the category by Alexander Payne, who directed him in "The Descendants." Payne, too, features a proven history while using Globes, getting been nominated two occasions for pointing and winning two occasions for script. Another favorite is "Hugo" helmer Martin Scorsese, whom the HFPA honored finally year's ceremony having its Cecil B. DeMille award. Scorsese has already established the course two occasions formerly decade for "Gangs of NY" and "The Departed."The category's final two slots result from well-regarded as as comedies with French connections -- Gallic filmmaker Michel Hazanavicius' valentine to quiet cinema, "The Artist," and Woodsy Allen's nostalgic "Evening amount of time in Paris." The jerk reps Allen's fifth nomination just like a director, though he's never won the course.Particularly absent is Spielberg, a ten-time nominee and a pair of-time champion as director. Spielberg's equine epic "War Equine" found success moving picture drama, but tend to not accomplish a normal-double due to its director. (Spielberg is available among the animation nominees for "Tintin.")Daldry's omission may also be something from the surprise, since the British helmer had received nods for his previous two activities, "The Several hours" and "The Visitors." A smaller surprise: Auteur Terrence Malick neglecting to increase the risk for cut for his impressionistic "The Tree of Existence." HFPA hasn't nominated Malick since "Occasions of Paradise" in 1979.Even though their films switched up inside the heavyweight drama category, the HFPA overlooked Bennett Burns ("Moneyball") and Tate Taylor ("The AssistanceInch). Taylor, helming his first studio film, remains receiving more run for his script adaptation of Kathryn Stockett's popular novel. Miller's "Moneyball" has furthermore been winning more kudos round the writing side due to its degree-of-difficulty adaptation of Michael Lewis' 2003 amounts-oriented bestseller.Since the pointing category typically draws more within the drama side than its comedy options, neglecting to include Paul Feig ("Bridesmaids"), Jonathan Levine ("50/50") or Simon Curtis ("My Week With Marilyn") didn't raise any eye eyebrows among Globe audiences.For the possible lack of last year's champion, David Fincher, who returns this year with "The Woman While using Dragon Tattoo," one HFPA member supplies a concise explanation: "We just loved the Swedish version better."GOLDEN GLOBES COUNTDOWN Year of couples therapyThe ContendersDrama: Best Picture Comedy: Best Picture Best Director Drama Actor/Actress Comedy Actor/Actress Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com

Vinterberg's 'Hunt' finds gold gold coin

MOSCOW -- Danish director Thomas Vinterberg's "The Search" starring Mads Mikkelsen just like a divorced kindergarten teacher billed with attacking somewhat girl, is a type of a raft of Scandinavian projects backed inside the latest round of funding within the Swedish Film Institute. Vinterberg's first film since 2010's "Submarino," "The Search" received $143,000 towards its $3.8 million budget. It's produced by Scandinavia's Zentropa. Other individuals who win inside the November round of funding include Teresa Fabik's romantic comedy, "Love and Lemon," produced by Stockholm's Tre Vanner Produktion, that will get $millions of. Irish director Lance Daley's comedy, "Life's quite simple,In . of a as well as her grandchildren searching for a lost fortune, can get $195,000 and may shoot in Sweden early next season,. Documentaries supported in the funding round worth a complete of $2.3 million include Fia-Stina Sandlund's "She's Staging It," through which three stars meet in NY for just about any workshop on August Strindberg's "Miss Julie," through which they try in order to save the heroine from suicide. It got $64,000. Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com

'New Year's Eve' 'Saturday Night Live' Sketch Sets All-Star Love Story Against Apocalypse (VIDEO)

.post-content img {display:none;} As it turns out, perhaps there were too many stars in 'New Year's Eve' to engage audiences. The Garry Marshall-directed film earned just $13.7 million over the weekend, less than the opening day grosses of 'Valentine's Day.' (Sorry about this news, 'What to Expect When You're Expecting'!) If only 'New Year's Eve' featured Drew Barrymore, Alan Alda, Cuba Gooding Jr., Al Roker, Christina Aguilera, Paulie Walnuts, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the end of humanity! At least that's what the good folks at 'Saturday Night Live' presented during the Katy Perry-hosted edition, which mocked 'New Year's Eve' -- despite, or maybe because, head writer Seth Meyers actually appears in the underwhelming romcom. Good job, everyone! Watch it above and head over to AOL TV for more about 'SNL.' Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

'War Horse': The Making of Steven Spielberg's WWI Epic

This story first appeared in the Dec. 9 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine.our editor recommendsAndy Serkis on Who Sends Him Hate Mail; Why Oscar Should Rethink Animated Category (Q&A)Why 'Tintin' and 'Rango' Stand Out Among This Year's Animated Awards Contenders (Opinion) For most of Academy Awards history, animation and visual effects have competed in separate categories. But as the line between VFX and animation gets increasingly blurry, animated films like Kung Fu Panda 2 or Puss in Boots -- as well as the performance-capture-based The Adventures of Tintin -- could emerge as contenders in the VFX category. The VFX branch made a loud statement about what constitutes a visual effect in 2007 when it put CG-animated Ratatouille and motion-capture-based Beowulf on its list of 15 Oscar contenders. PHOTOS: The Big Screen's Evolution of Talking Animals So what's the difference between animation and VFX? "It's ambiguous," admits DreamWorks Animation's Alex Parkinson, VFX supervisor on Kung Fu Panda 2. "Everything you see in an animated movie is a visual effect." One notoriously tough effect to render in live action is computer-generated water -- which is also tough to animate. "The tools and techniques are exactly the same," says Parkinson. "The difference is that on a traditional live-action movie, you are matching a plate, which has its own complications, and on an animated movie, you are creating the world from scratch and defining the rules of the world a lot more." PHOTOS: 10 Inappropriately Sexy Cartoon Characters That may amount to no difference at all in the animation-acclimated eyes of VFX branch voters. The CG water in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 could be judged alongside the CG water created for Tintin and Panda. Not since Tim Burton's 1993 stop-motion classic The Nightmare Before Christmas has animation earned a VFX Oscar nomination. This time, 2012 could be the year. PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery 2010's Animated Movie Box Office Scorecard Related Topics Oscars Kung Fu Panda 2 Oscars 2012 Puss in Boots The Adventures of Tintin Animation

Sara Gilbert Verifies She's Dating Linda Perry

Sarah Gilbert The Talk co-host Sara Gilbert opened up up about her new relationship with music performer/songwriter Linda Perry around the daytime talk show - although not by choice."Yesterday I had been just out, and also the paparazzi have there been,Inch she stated, mentioning to photos which were taken from the couple over Thanksgiving weekend."Each one of these content is out that I am inside a new relationship... I actually do wish to share [this news] along with you ... but I wish to get it done on my small terms, entirely hair and makeup," she joked towards the audience Wednesday.Browse the relaxation of present day newsThe 36-years old actress, who performed Darlene Conner on Roseanne, split from her longtime girlfriend, TV producer Allison Adler, in August. The pair dated for ten years and it has two children together.Watch Gilbert talk to her Talk co-hosts:

'Hugo' is National Board of Review's best film

'Hugo' was named Best Film with the National Board of Review while Martin Scorsese also won Best Director.George Clooney won Best Actor for 'The Descendants.''We Need to Discuss Kevin''s' Tilda Swinton acquired the Board's Best Actress kudo.Gore Verbinski's 'Rango' was named Best Animated Feature.The Country's Board of Review has selected "Hugo" becasue it is best film of 2011 as well as the film's helmer Martin Scorsese in addition to director. George Clooney and Shalene Woodley acquired lead and supporting honors, correspondingly, for "The Descendants," which supplies the film a little more honours warmth throughout this crucial period of time. Christopher Plummer acquired a supporting jerk for his broadly recognized role in "Beginners," and Tilda Swinton was famous for "We must Discuss Kevin." Although Rooney Mara acquired a breakthrough performance award on her behalf role in "The Woman While using Dragon Tattoo," the film itself was without every other honors. "Like Crazy's" Felicity Manley also acquired a breakthrough award. Michael Fassbender, which has came out in four features this year, received the spotlight award. The org's annual honours gala will occur Jan. 10 at Cipriani 42nd Street in NY City and you'll be situated by NBC News' Natalie Morales. The group's pick for top picture may help a film gain honours season traction, though its history isn't sure-fire. When "The Social MediaInch taken NBR's major honours a year ago, it gave the film a feeling of inevitability for Oscar, though "The King's Speech" ultimately needed home the Academy Award. This Past Year, NBR chose "Up up,Inch which acquired a nom but no trophy. NBR's 2008 pick arranged nicely while using Academy when "Slumdog Uniform" needed home the prize. Greater than 100 academics, students, film fans and professionals consider some 250 films inside an array of groups to search for the honorees. Report on Individuals who win:Best Film: "Hugo"Best Director: Martin Scorsese, "Hugo": George Clooney, "The Descendants"Best Actress: Tilda Swinton, "We must Discuss Kevin"Best Supporting Actor: Christopher Plummer, "Beginners"Best Supporting Actress: Shailene Woodley, "The Descendants"Best Original Script: Will Reiser, "50/50Best Modified Script: Alexander Payne and Nat Faxon & Jim Rash, "The Descendants"Best Animated Feature: "Rango"Breakthrough Performance: Felicity Manley, "ConstantlyInchDevelopment Performance: Rooney Mara, "The Woman while using Dragon Tattoo"Debut Director: J.C. Chandor, "Margin Call"Best Ensemble: "The AssistanceInchLimelight Award: Michael Fassbender ("A Dangerous Method," "Jane Eyre," "Shame," "X-Males: Top ClassInch)NBR Freedom of Expression: "Crime After Crime"NBR Freedom of Expression: "Pariah"Best Language Film: "A Separation"Best Documentary: "Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory"Special Achievement in Filmmaking: The Harry Potter Franchise - A Distinguished Translation from Book to FilmTop Films(from the to z)The ArtistThe DescendantsDriveThe Girl while using Dragon TattooHarry Potter as well as the Deathly Hallows Part 2The Ides of MarchJ. EdgarTree of LifeWar HorseTop 5 Language Films(From The To Z)13 AssassinsElite Squad: The Enemy WithinFootnoteLe HavrePoint BlankTop 5 Documentaries (From The To Z)Born being WildBuckGeorge Harrison: Dwelling within the fabric WorldProject NimSennaTop 10 Independent Films (From The To Z)50/50Another EarthBeginnersA Better LifeCedar RapidsMargin CallShameTake ShelterWe Need To Discuss KevinWin Win Contact Christy Grosz at christy.grosz@variety.com

SAG Foundation Presents Events With 'Melissa & Joey,' 'Raising Hope,' 'Suits'

SAG Foundation Presents Events With 'Melissa & Joey,' 'Raising Hope,' 'Suits' November 30, 2011 "Raising Hope" "Melissa & Joey" Screening followed by a Q&A with Melissa Joan Hart, Joey Lawrence, Taylor Spreitler, Nick Robinson, and executive producersWednesday, November 30th7pmSAG Foundation Actors Center5757 Wilshire Blvd, MezzanineLos AngelesIn ABC Family's hit comedy series "Melissa & Joey," Melissa Joan Hart portrays Mel, the grown-up former wild child of a political family who is now a local politician herself. When her sister ends up in prison and brother-in-law flees after a scandal hits, Mel must take responsibility for her teenaged niece, Lennox, and adolescent nephew, Ryder. Spread too thin to manage by herself, help comes in the unlikely form of Joe (Joey Lawrence) who, desperate for a job, moves in and becomes the family's "manny.""Melissa & Joey," is a half-hour multi-cam comedy executive-produced by Bob Young & David Kendall, Paula Hart, Melissa Joan Hart and Joey Lawrence, and stars Melissa Joan Hart, Joey Lawrence, Taylor Spreitler and Nick Robinson. The series launched in summer 2010 as ABC Family's No. 1 comedy debut ever in Total Viewers. . "Melissa & Joey" is currently in production on Season 2 and will return with all new episodes on ABC Family in 2012."Raising Hope" Screening followed by a Q&A with Garret Dillahunt, Lucas Neff, Shannon Woodward, and Gregg BinkleyFriday, December 2nd1pmSAG Foundation Actors Center5757 Wilshire Blvd, MezzanineLos Angeles"Raising Hope" is the critically acclaimed single-camera comedy from Emmy Award winner Greg Garcia that follows the Chance family as they find themselves raising the newest addition to the household.With very few useful skills but their hearts in the right place, will the Chances be successful in the unpredictable and immensely challenging world of parenting?"Suits" Screening followed by a Q&A with Patrick J. AdamsSaturday, December 3rd5pmSAG Foundation Actors Center5757 Wilshire Blvd, MezzanineLos AngelesPatrick J. Adams stars on the USA Network's his show, "Suits." While running from a drug deal gone bad, Mike Ross (Patrick J. Adams), a brilliant young college-dropout, slips into a job interview with one of NY City's best legal closers, Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht). Tired of cookie-cutter law school grads, Harvey takes a gamble by hiring Mike on the spot after he recognizes his raw talent and photographic memory.RSVP at Conversations@sagfoundation.org. Please include your name, which events you would like to attend and how many guests you would like to bring. SAG Foundation Presents Events With 'Melissa & Joey,' 'Raising Hope,' 'Suits' November 30, 2011 "Raising Hope" "Melissa & Joey" Screening followed by a Q&A with Melissa Joan Hart, Joey Lawrence, Taylor Spreitler, Nick Robinson, and executive producersWednesday, November 30th7pmSAG Foundation Actors Center5757 Wilshire Blvd, MezzanineLos AngelesIn ABC Family's hit comedy series "Melissa & Joey," Melissa Joan Hart portrays Mel, the grown-up former wild child of a political family who is now a local politician herself. When her sister ends up in prison and brother-in-law flees after a scandal hits, Mel must take responsibility for her teenaged niece, Lennox, and adolescent nephew, Ryder. Spread too thin to manage by herself, help comes in the unlikely form of Joe (Joey Lawrence) who, desperate for a job, moves in and becomes the family's "manny.""Melissa & Joey," is a half-hour multi-cam comedy executive-produced by Bob Young & David Kendall, Paula Hart, Melissa Joan Hart and Joey Lawrence, and stars Melissa Joan Hart, Joey Lawrence, Taylor Spreitler and Nick Robinson. The series launched in summer 2010 as ABC Family's No. 1 comedy debut ever in Total Viewers. . "Melissa & Joey" is currently in production on Season 2 and will return with all new episodes on ABC Family in 2012."Raising Hope" Screening followed by a Q&A with Garret Dillahunt, Lucas Neff, Shannon Woodward, and Gregg BinkleyFriday, December 2nd1pmSAG Foundation Actors Center5757 Wilshire Blvd, MezzanineLos Angeles"Raising Hope" is the critically acclaimed single-camera comedy from Emmy Award winner Greg Garcia that follows the Chance family as they find themselves raising the newest addition to the household.With very few useful skills but their hearts in the right place, will the Chances be successful in the unpredictable and immensely challenging world of parenting?"Suits" Screening followed by a Q&A with Patrick J. AdamsSaturday, December 3rd5pmSAG Foundation Actors Center5757 Wilshire Blvd, MezzanineLos AngelesPatrick J. Adams stars on the USA Network's his show, "Suits." While running from a drug deal gone bad, Mike Ross (Patrick J. Adams), a brilliant young college-dropout, slips into a job interview with one of NY City's best legal closers, Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht). Tired of cookie-cutter law school grads, Harvey takes a gamble by hiring Mike on the spot after he recognizes his raw talent and photographic memory.RSVP at Conversations@sagfoundation.org. Please include your name, which events you would like to attend and how many guests you would like to bring.

Breaking Dawn's Half-Billion, and 6 Other Stories You'll Be Talking About Today

Happy Wednesday! Also in today’s edition of The Broadsheet: Another Hollywood hack bellies up to the Natalie Wood-mystery gravy train… Gary Busey uncorks one of his better one-liners… The Raid is coming to America… The growing cult of Shame… and more. · Fact: The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 broke $500 million in worldwide grosses in 12 days. I know what you’re thinking: “This is not a story I’ll be talking about today. What makes you think that, Movieline?” Honestly, I don’t know. I just figured since I’m citing it in my suicide note that you might mention it in yours as well. [Deadline] · The director of an unreleased movie co-starring Robert Wagner and Christopher Walken — Natalie Wood’s shipmates the night she mysteriously drowned 30 years ago — says it’s nearing a distribution deal after years in the can. But never mind those guys (who don’t even share a scene together) — Life’s a Beach also features Morgan Fairchild and Rutger Hauer! I’ll bet you can see my hard-on from space. [FishbowlLA via THR] · The Raid, director Gareth Evans’s punishingly violent action-thriller that was the toast of Toronto’s Midnight Madness section this year, has settled at Sony Pictures Classics. It will likely come to American theaters some time early next year. [Deadline] · Gary Busey of all people really knows how to put the UK in its place: “You guys don’t have guns — you have sticks and dragons.” Well, and knives. And broken glasses, I guess. [Empire] · Glenn Kenny on Michael Fassbender: “I’ve said it before, but I think he’s the best lead actor to emerge in English-language cinema in the past ten years, and I can’t wait to see what he’ll do next.” [Some Came Running] · And not to be outdone, Ray Pride on Fassbender’s character in Shame: “Every social grace, every touch toward intimacy, alarms Brandon. His date asks, ‘What’s your longest relationship’ as we hear the suck sound of a wine cork as it’s pulled, she pulls a face, wrinkles her nose, we hear the wine slop into a glass: it’s the contortions of Brandon’s insides, as well.” [Newcity] · Is Hugo “fundamentally dishonest about how World War I and the traumas of modern reality overrode audience’s capacity for ‘magic,’ thus ruining [Georges] Melies’ career”? Maybe! Discuss! [The eXiled]

'Men in Black 3' Poster: Is That Josh Brolin?

Apparently, the studio behind 'Men in Black 3' spent all their energy on Will Smith's massive trailer. Over the weekend, the first posters for the alien sequel were spotted by Collider, and they are very ... abstract. The two images (one of Will Smith, one of Josh Brolin -- maybe? It could also be Tommy Lee Jones, who will reprise his role as Agent K) -- are made up of tiny MIB logos. The effect is a bit dizzying, but perhaps that's the point -- especially when you consider the plot details. The storyline is still a bit sketchy, but we do know the film will involve some time traveling to the 1960s, with Brolin playing the younger version of Jones' character. The duo will apparently be fighting a badass evil biker named Yaz (Jermaine Clement). 'Men in Black III' will hit theaters May 25, 2012. [via Collider and First Showing] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

OSCAR: Hugo Helmer Martin Scorsese Ponders 3D Future And How Taxi Driver Would Have Benefitted

Martin Scorsese long ago established himself as one of the pillars of contemporary films, an auteur steeped in the history and culture of cinema who makes movies that are usually brutal, visceral and, quite often, Oscar-nominated too. His 2006 release, The Departed, finally brought him his best director Oscar, after five previous nominations left him just short, and the film also won best picture and two more awards that night. But anyone who thinks they have Scorsese pegged will be in for a shock with his latest, Hugo. Its a childrens story, based on the best-selling novel The Invention of Hugo Cabret, and its the filmmakers first foray into 3D. Less surprising is that Hugo revolves around the early days of cinema, with pioneering French filmmaker Georges Mlis (Ben Kingsley) playing a prominent role. And its figuring regularly in Oscar buzz. So, Hugo isnt entirely out of character for Scorsese. The director took a few minutes recently to talk to me about the influence of his young daughter on his latest film, his new-found embrace of 3-D technology, and what his Oscar wins in 2007 meant for his family. AWARDSLINE: What were you looking for that made Hugo fit so well as your first family film? MARTIN SCORSESE: The book by Brian Selznick is so compelling and beautifully done, particularly the illustrations. But the story, the mystery of it, really became interesting and I felt an affinity with the 12-year old boy, his isolation and ultimately his trying to find a reason for his life and its tragedies. Ultimately all of that gets resolved through the invention of cinema. AWARDSLINE: Youd found a personal frame of reference? There are also themes of film preservation, a passion of yours, and the origins of cinema. SCORSESE: That seemed to be like a natural. But really, it was mainly the young children that first got me involved with it. And the fact that it resolves itself with Melies and early cinema was something that kept drawing me back. Well, apparently it must have been that but I didnt quite realize it until I was shooting and friends in my life would say This is very much you. [Laughs] While I didnt think of that, all my close friends felt it was totally natural. AWARDSLINE: How long had you wanted to work in 3D? SCORSESE: Since I saw my first 3D film back in 1953, House of Wax. AWARDSLINE: As you watched 3D develop through the years, its gone from something that jumps out at you to an immersive feel. How have you felt about the evolution? SCORSESE: I have always been fascinated by it. Even before I saw 3D films, I remember getting a packet of 10 postcards that were stereoscopic from the late 19th century and looking at them through a little device. Then theres the wonderful View-Master which had beautiful stereo images. Not only did it immerse you in the picture, but was like a story. I was fascinated by depth and I placed such moments carefully in Hugo. There are a number of things that do pop out at you, but we tried to have our cake and eat it too. Ideally you dont realize the effect occurred. By the time its over, youre onto something else. It was about placing you inside this boys world; the memory of a child. If you think back at your childhood, you think about where you grew up and if you ever go back there, its different. It has a different feel to it from what a child sees and perceives. I thought that would be amazing in 3D plus the fact that he lives in the walls of a train station with the mechanisms of the clocks which always fascinated me. I remember a little glass ball of a clock that my grandfather had. He gave it to me. I was always fascinated because on the back of it, you can actually see magnified; the workings of a clock and since I was a child I was fascinated by that. AWARDSLINE: The technology certainly allowed you to see the inner workings of the clocks that are prevalent in the film. SCORSESE: I go back to that old clock my grandfather had and I still have in the house now and I was fascinated by that. Im not mechanically inclined but Im fascinated by the mechanisms, and what they suggest. The stories that come out of them. The measurement of time itself. Movies being the illusion of motion, and then it is seen and it is an experience that disappears–into time. And in many cases, it has strong, profound, powerful reactions that can change your life. It certainly did mine. AWARDSLINE: Theres a wonderful moment where an audience watching a moving picture for the first time scatters as a train rushes through the camera. In your life and career, what film innovation compares to that? SCORSESE: Well, two things really. It was the use of 3D back in 53. Obviously, there are two or three films better than all the others House of Wax, Phantom of the Rue Morgue and Hitchcocks use of it in Dial M for Murder. AWARDSLINE: What was the other? SCORSESE: Im going back to theatrical experiences for this one. It was the first use of wide screen and the Cinemascope image on a wide screen at the NY Roxy theater which was really very thrilling. But the 3D I preferred, because in the first use of Cinemascope, it was rather static, but the 3D was not for some reason, particularly in House of Wax. I was always fascinated by these technical innovations and never thought I would get to make one. It was only 2 years ago that I was talking to some filmmakers in Cairo of all places, saying 3D is going to be amazing, but that it has to be in the script. I said, Ill never get to make one but thats the nature of where everything is going anyway. Ever since storytelling started, whether it was rock paintings or campfires, or the Shaman, its been about telling stories with motion, color, sound and depth, which leaves you what? Holograms. AWARDSLINE: And just two years after saying you wouldnt make one, were talking about your first 3D film. What changed for you? SCORSESE: Well, the story of Hugo. The climate of what Jim Cameron did with Avatar and 3D seemed right and the subject matter was just perfect for it. And it was time to take a chance with it. AWARDSLINE: How did you feel after watching Avatar? SCORSESE: There was extraordinary visual storytelling in that picture. Cameron is a great innovator and leader in cinema. It made it (3D) very welcoming. If you suggest 3D, from that point on, it was taken seriously. But I just think 3D is open to any kind of storytelling. It shouldnt be limited to fantasy or sci-fi. Look at (Werner) Herzogs use of it (in Cave of Forgotten Dreams), Wim Wenders with Pina. It should be considered a serious narrative element and tool, especially when telling a story with depth as narrative. AWARDSLINE: Which of your movies might have most benefited from being shot in 3D? SCORSESE: Thats an interesting question. Lets seeAviator, maybe? Maybe Taxi Driver because of the intimidation of the main character , his presence is everywhere, a frightening kind of presence. AWARDSLINE: What was the hardest part about getting use to shooting with this format? There must have been a learning curve, figuring out how to frame shots to take advantage of that dimension. SCORSESE: The high depth was very helpful and beautiful to work with. The rigs we had at the time were big, and that was problematic, though we were luckily shooting in a studio so we could keep it on a crane and move it around. Now, the rigs are smaller and more flexible. As I lined up each shot, we had to rethink how to tell a story with pictures. And so each shot was a separate surprise, a separate journey, even though I designed a lot of the 3D effects in the movie way before shooting started. I just didnt want to waste the depth, even if it was a medium shot of a person speaking . This was something that [cinematographer Robert] Richardson, myself, my AD Chris Surgent, my second unit director Rob Legato. We all worked on it heavily, every day, adding to the frame, try things, making mistakes. Pull back, go forward, try something we werent supposed to do. This was the key. AWARDSLINE: Is it that much more challenging than shooting a 2D film? SCORSESE: Eliminating the idea of the heavier equipment which is now getting smaller and flexible, I dont think theres very much of a difference. It shouldnt frighten the filmmaker, it shouldnt be an obstacle or an impediment. Break through it. Think differently about it. Dont let people tell you what can and cannot be done. I shot the film in the way Im used to shooting. Its designed with editing, its a montage at times, but imagine somebody doing one long take in two hours in 3D, where the element of space really becomes part of the very fabric of the narrative, as we tried to accomplish here in our editing? Its so unlimited. So yes, there are certain technical issues to deal with as you go ahead and work on a picture, but those are choices you make and you work it through. I wouldnt be intimidated by it. You should really try and be bold. AWARDSLINE: Recently, 3D has been knocked as an excuse for studios to charge higher ticket prices. Now were seeing more filmmakers like you, Spielberg, Peter Jackson and Ridley Scott shooting in it. Would you prefer to shoot all your movies in 3D going forward? SCORSESE: Quite honestly, I would. I dont think theres a subject matter that cant absorb 3D; that cant tolerate the addition of depth as a storytelling technique. We view everyday life with depth. I think certain subject matters arent meant for 3D but you have to go back to Technicolor; when it was used in 1935 with Becky Sharp. For about 10-15 years, Technicolor was relegated to musicals, comedies and westerns. It wasnt intended for the serious genres, but now everything is in color. And so its just a different mindset. Granted once the technology advances and you can eliminates glasses that are hindrances to some moviegoers, so why not? Its just a natural progression. AWARDSLINE: This is a family film with a sophisticated message. What concessions did you make so that kids would be engaged in Hugo? SCORSESE: I have a young daughter whos going to be 12 in a few weeks. By living with her everyday, I began to see things differently. So I was always checking on how a child would perceive this, every frame, including the station inspector, all these tricks, his sense of authority which is subverted by his, at times, his ridiculousness. It was always about what would a child think about this scene? How would they see it? Thats why we had to heighten the look of the picture and the train station. We designed the picture to call back to a very special kind of dream-like palace that Ren Clair used or designed in 1930, to give a feeling of a fairy tale world, but yet to speak to a reality. The station inspector [Sacha Baron Cohen] might be funny at times, but he still has the authority to put children in the orphanage. So I always tried to see it through a childs eyes. AWARDSLINE: Your films always factor in the discussion during Oscar season. Youve been nominated five times as director before you won with The Departed. What was the most gratifying part of getting the Oscar? SCORSESE: I made Departed as an attempt at a gangster thriller. It was really remarkable that of all the films I made, that picture was singled out. And I think I was most happy for my family. Everybody always gets up and thanks their family, but the reality is that they were so excited, including a few of my aunts. One of my aunts just passed away, she was the last of my father and my mothers world. She was excited. She was in tears. It meant a great deal to them. Its not that (the award) doesnt mean a great deal for me, but it fulfilled a long journey that many were on with me. And it was very sweet. AWARDSLINE: Youve tried to adapt the Shusaku Endo novel Silence, about 17th Century Jesuits who risk their lives to bring Christianity to Japan. It isnt commercial, it has been hard to finance, but it looks like youll finally get your chance to make it. Why has it been so important to you? SCORSESE: My initial interests in life were very strongly formed by what I took seriously at that time, and 45-50 years ago I was steeped in the Roman Catholic religion. As you get older, ideas go and come. Questions, answers, loss of the answer again and more questions, and this is what really interests me. Yes, the Cinema and the people in my life and my family are most important, but ultimately as you get older, theres got to be more. Much, much more. The very nature of secularism right now is really fascinating to me, but at the same time do you wipe away what could be more enriching in your life, which is an appreciation or some sort of search for that which is spiritual and transcends? Thats one of the reasons why I made the George Harrison documentary. Silence is just something that Im drawn to in that way. Its been an obsession, it has to be done and now is the time to do it. Its a strong, wonderful true story, a thriller in a way, but it deals with those questions. AWARDSLINE: Are the questions youre asking here similar to the questions that drew you to Last Temptation of Christ? SCORSESE: Yes, but this is a different line of questioning. AWARDSLINE: We Catholics are always struggling for answers. SCORSESE: There are no answers. We all know that. You try to live in the grace that you can. But there are no answers, but the point is, you keep looking. Because people tell you science tells us everything. Science doesnt! They just have discovered these Neutrinos that go faster than the speed of light. And there is this idea that once we got to a point in the mid-20th century and now the 21st century where everything is known in a sense, right? Well, we dont! We dont really know everything. I mean, yes, we dont know what happened in the Big Bang, but we understand the idea of progress. But have we really progressed? Weve progressed on the outside, but what about inside? What about the soul and the heart? Without trying to sound pompous and ridiculous, I can tell you this is where my interest is. AWARDSLINE: When a director with your accomplishments keeps challenging his beliefs and asking questions like this, does that show youve still got the capacity for growth? SCORSESE: I hope! [laughs] I hope! Thats what Im trying for!

'Rampart' Star Woodsy Harrelson Around The 'Marvelous Movie' That Almost Wasn't

A week ago, reviews appeared that Woodsy Harrelson didn't such as the film that's generating him Best Actor buzz, "Rampart." The film, a re-joining for him and the "Messenger" director Oren Moverman, follows among the filthiest cops the LAPD has seen and was one which Harrelson felt incredibly enthusiastic about while focusing on it. "I'd such high wants this movie. I truly felt it would do great. Did not enjoy it,Inch Harrelson stated. "It veered substantially from what we should shot, also it was substantially not the same as the script, the ending, several figures dropped out. Plenty of things transformed." Harrelson's dissatisfy led to a several weeks-lengthy rift between him and Moverman, somebody that the actor views "a brother." It had not been before the Toronto Worldwide Film Festival that Harrelson revisited the film. "I am thinking, 'Do you would like me to express just how much I personally don't like this movie?' Saw the film. I wallow in it, watching 5, 10, fifteen minutes, and I am like, 'God d***, this really is very good,AInch he Harrelson stated. "20 minutes, an hour or so. 'This is nice.A I Quickly sitting with the whole factor. I stored waiting for this to visit south, also it never did. I believe it is a wonderful movie, totally original movie." For Harrelson, finally taking pleasure in the film meant a lot more than liking a film he done it meant a reconciliation with Moverman. "I walked as much as [Moverman] and that i stated, 'Well, it requires a guy to confess he's wrong, and that i really was wrong on that one.' We hugged one another, and really, both of us wept since the rift am a hardship on the two of us,Inch he stated. The 2 remain close, and Harrelson stated he'd focus on anything Moverman approaches him with. "I do not even have to browse the script. I simply say, 'Yes.'" Inform us what you believe within the comments section as well as on Twitter!

Mark Kassen dancing with indie 'Stars'

KassenMark Kassen will uncover why existence might be worth dwelling within the indie "Stars" for LLeju Productions and Storyland Pictures. Kassen, most recently noticed in "Puncture" with Chris Evans, plays the suicidal male lead opposite Vinessa Shaw, Kathryn Hahn, Tom Bower and Illeana Douglas. Derrick Borte directs in the script by Jim Janosky of a guy who determines his birthday to kill themselves, but his disregard for existence takes a turn in order to his demise. William Perkins will produce along with Borte and Scott Lochmus. LLeju is financing the expansion, presently under strategies by New Mexico. Kassen is repped by CAA. Contact Justin Kroll at justin.kroll@variety.com

AMAs 2011: Taylor Swift Wins Entertainer of the Year; Adele Scores Favorite Album; Bruno Mars Upsets Justin Bieber

Taylor Swift topped the 39th annual American Music Awards on Sunday night, winning three awards, including entertainer of the year.our editor recommendsAMAs 2011: The Red Carpet Arrivals2011 American Music Awards: Adele Leads With 4 Nominations (Video)American Music Awards 2011: The NomineesChris Brown, Adam Lambert and a $500,000 Performance: AMAs EP on What to Expect SundayAdam Lambert Returns to 2011 AMAs as Presenter; Producer Says He 'Was Never Banned'AMAs 2011: Nicki Minaj Gives Electric Performance with David GuettaAMAs 2011: Justin Bieber Brings Christmas Spirit (Video)AMAs 2011: Winners and Nominees Complete ListHot Chelle Rae on AMA Win: It's 'The Biggest Milestone of Our Career' (Video)AMAs 2011: Inside Hot Chelle Rae's Red Carpet Style MeetingAMAs 2011: James Durbin's Debut Album Brings 'a Whole Lot of Rock and Roll' (Video)Connor Cruise DJs for Young Hollywood at Kevin Jonas Hosted Pre-AMA Charity EventRelated Topics•American Music Awards She beatAdele, Lady Gaga, Lil WayneandKaty Perryfor the honor at the fan-voted awards show, which took place at theNokia Theatre at L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles.Her win comes two weeks after shewon her second entertainer of the year trophyat the 45th annual Country Music Association Awards in Nashville. PHOTOS: AMAs Red Carpet Arrivals Swift also beatMiranda LambertandSara Evansin the favorite female country artist category.She also won for favorite country album, beating out The Band Perry andJason Aldean. Adele's 21 won for favorite album over the likes of Lady Gaga and Rihanna. The singer, who isrecuperatingfrom a Nov. 7 surgery to repair a hermorrhaged vocal cord, wasn't present to accept the award, nor did she do a video acceptance. Another big winner was Nicki Minaj,who opened the show with her performance of "Super Bass" and "Turn Me On" alongsideDavid Guetta.She was named favorite rap/hip-hop artist, winning over the likes ofLil WayneandKanye West. PHOTOS: The Best and Worst Moments at the AMAs She also took home the trophy for favorite rap/hip-hop album forPink Friday,again beating out Lil Wayne and West &Jay-Zfor the honor. In accepting the award, Minaj got teary onstage. Meanwhile, in what is likely to be perceived as an upset, the Beliebers apparently didn't provide enough support forJustin Bieber,who lost out on the favorite male artist (pop/rock) award toBruno Mars. Pitbullalso was nominated in the category. Elsewhere,Rihannatook home the trophy for favorite album (soul/R&B) forLoud. The singer, who beat out exChris BrownandBeyonce,accepted via video as she is currently performing on her world tour. However, Beyonce later beat out Rihanna and her former Destiny's Child groupmateKelly Rowlandin the favorite female artist (soul/R&B) category. Like Rihanna, Beyonce also was not present and accepted via video. PHOTOS: 2011 American Music Awards Nominees Maroon 5 took home the first award of the night,for favorite band, duo or group (pop/rock) at the show.They beat out LMFAO and OneRepublic for the honor, presented byQueen Latifah. Lady Antebellum won in the category of favorite band, duo or group, where fellow nominees included The Band Perry and Zac Brown Band. Jennifer Lopez also was a winner Sunday night, beating out Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull to take home the trophy for favorite Latin music artist. For the Sprint new artist of the year award, Hot Chelle Rae won in the pop/rock category. Complete List of 2011 AMA Winners and Nominees Also during the show, Katy Perry was surprised with a special achievement awardfor being the first female pop singer to have five No. 1 singles off one album. In addition to Minaj and Guetta, the night's performers includedJustin Bieber,The Band Perry, OneRepublic, Lopez, Perry Iglesias andBrown. There was no host for this year's show, which aired on ABC. Related Topics Beyonce Justin Bieber Katy Perry Rihanna Taylor Swift Nicki Minaj Bruno Mars Adam Levine Adele Maroon 5 AMAs 2011

VIDEO: Emma Stone Hosts British Invasion on Saturday Evening Live

Emma Stone She's American, but Emma Stone performed host to some British invasion when she located Saturday Evening Love the 2nd time. Besides musical guest Coldplay, Andrew Garfield came out throughout her monologue when Stone needed to break this news to Andy Samberg that Garfield, a Brit, is going to be playing the role of Spider-Guy in next year's The Astonishing Spider-Guy film. "America is suffering record unemployment and that we delegate Spider-Guy to England": "Weekend Update" (attempted to) make light from the Penn Condition sex abuse scandal, but the demon - formerly not aware of the items happening while he will get his news from Ashton Kutcher's Twitter feed - was horrified through the particulars. "I am the prince of darkness, but I am not really a monster. .... This really is nfl and college football, not the Catholic Chapel." The particulars pressed the demon (performed by Jason Sudeikis) to return to his old job working customer support sometimes Warner Cable because "evil is not what it was onceInch: Watch more videos from Saturday Evening Live Rather than a maid-matron of honour, Kristen Wiig performed the bride to be-to-maintain a skit about bridal shower gifts. Stone performed her awkward office co-worker, Wallace, who had not visited a bridal shower and only agreed to be grateful to become asked: Stone also shared happens with Wiig for the overall game show Secret Word, playing a dim (and scandalous) Miss America (she thinks the Georgia condition bird is really a peach) by having an interesting assistant in her own British ventriloquist puppet, Mr. Pickles:

Start Searching At Great Expectations' Pip

War Horse's Jeremy Irvine goes DickensNever condition that Empire doens't offer you culture from the Friday. Following this morning's touch of Shakespeare while using Coriolanus poster, here's your start searching at JeremyIrvine as Pip in Mike Newell's adaptation of Charles Dickens' GreatExpectations. How come he holding lots of flowers?We could only supposing he's off a-wooing.Irvine isn't exactly children title at this time around, but since the lead in WarHorse you'll most likely become a little more familiar with him soon. He joins a star-heavy cast, including Helena Bonham Carter as Miss Havisham (who we'd revealed - quite simply veiled - the other day), Take advantage of Fiennes as Magwitch and Robbie Coltrane as Jaggers. The observant among you'll bear in mind that Newell formerly labored wonderful people three on HarryPotter AndTheGoblet Of Fire, nevertheless it seems like solid casting by itself here rather than some try to randomly have the gang altogether again.Anticipation Start Searching At PipThe story sees the orphaned Pip given lots of money having a mysterious benefactor, who he suspects might be the eccentric Miss Havisham. But he's less concerned about who's behind the gift, distributed by lawyer Jaggers (Coltrane) plus much more concerned about wooing Miss Havisham's guy-eating ward Estella (HollidayGrainger).Great Anticipation is due to hit screens next fall, which nearly gives the time to see the book when planning.

Sweeps Roundup: Nov. 7-13

Nathan Fillion These are the guest stars and events that the networks have planned for the second week of November sweeps: Monday, Nov. 7 8/7cGossip Girl (The CW)Only Blair Waldorf would audition potential bridesmaids for her upcoming royal nuptials. 9/8cHouse (Fox)Battlestar Galactica alum Jamie Bamber is the patient of the week, playing a well-respected man who's hiding dark secrets about his personal and professional life. 9:30/8:30cMike & Molly (CBS)Carl sets his sights high when he tries to date a very attractive woman played by Holly Robinson Peete. 10/9cCastle (ABC)An impromptu case in Atlantic City leads to an impromptu bachelor party for Ryan. What happens in AC stays in AC...Tuesday, Nov. 8 8/7c90210 (The CW)In a real stretch of casting, Jersey Shore's Vinny Guadagnino plays a celebrity that the guys meet in Las Vegas while Billy Ray Cyrus plays, you guessed it, a country superstar. NCIS (CBS)In Part 1 of 2, the team investigates a plane crash that was carrying the caskets of deceased soldiers. 9:30/8:30c (ABC)Raising Hope (Fox)Uh oh! Maw Maw swallows her gold tooth, and Burt and Virginia contemplate retrieving it. 10/9cParenthood (NBC)Adam and Kristina try to restart their sex life after the birth of their daughter. Wednesday, Nov. 9 8/7cCountry Music Awards (ABC)Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood host the 45th annual awards that celebrates country music's "biggest night." Up All Night (NBC)While babysitting, Ava meets a single dad played by Jason Lee. Too bad Ava already has a boyfriend! 9/8c America's Next Top Model (The CW)The remaining models travel to Greece and in the first photo shoot on location, one of the girls is anxious about posing in her underwear. 10/9cLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit (NBC)Timothy Busfield guest-stars as a man whose mail-order Russian bride is found murdered. To aid in the investigation, Cragen (Dann Florek) goes undercover as a man seeking a bride. Thursday, Nov. 10 8/7cThe Vampire Diaries (The CW)Another day, another celebration in Mystic Falls. On the night of Homecoming, Rebekah opens up to Elena, while Klaus puts his latest plan into action. 9/8cBones (FOX)The team's newest squint identifies the remains of a competitive eating champion (eww!) and links the evidence to a snake. The Office (NBC)Pam prepares to go on maternity leave, but worries that Jim finds the new, and very pretty, temp tempting. 10/9cPrivate Practice (ABC)Amelia hits rock bottom when she writes herself a pill prescription and has a run-in with the cops. Friday, Nov. 118/7cExtreme Makeover: Home Edition (ABC)On a Veteran's Day-themed episode, Jewel and host Ty Pennington look back on some of the memorable military stories featured on the show and the team visits the families for an update. Sunday 8/7c Once Upon a Time (ABC)Cinderella makes a regrettable deal with Rumplestiltskin. 9/8cFamily Guy (FOX)Brian and Stewie travel back in time to the pilot episode of the series where they change history and then change it again. 10/9cDesperate Housewives (ABC)Lynette comes up with a plan to save her marriage to Tom on their 22-year anniversary.

NBC Buys Legal Drama From Outlaw Country Scribes, Producer Michael London

Utilizing their Nashville pilot Outlaw Country starting to warm up for just about any series pickup at Foreign exchange, Josh Goldin and Rachel Abramowitz have offered another drama project to NBC. The legal drama, titled Major Crimes, arises from The brand new the new sony Pictures TV and producer Michael London (Milk), who's executive creating through his Groundswell Prods. Known to as “ER inside the LA da’s office,” Major Crimes is occur the area of youthful ADAs in the La downtown court building. Relocating a bullet pace, the show focuses on an ensemble cast of massively overstressed ADAs falling for one another, fighting their unique demons and ambitions, while seeking out justice abroad. Goldin and Abramowitz are co-writing/executive creating the project, which showed up in this area in the extensive investigate two did within the court docket offices in downtown LA. Major Crimes joins two other recently introduced Groundswell series projects: A Visit Within The Goon Squad at Cinemax and Masters of miracle at Fox through 20th TV. Abramowitz and Goldin are with CAA & Media Talent London is to apply CAA.

Disney-ABC Strikes New Streaming Handles Netflix And Amazon . com . com

Disney’sannouncement with Netflix today stretches and develops something special deal, giving the streaming service rights to a lot of shows four weeks following a last episode of the year airs.The primary one with Amazon . com . com is completely new and includes greater than 800 library episodes. Both include prior seasons of Grey’s Anatomy andall cases of Lost. Furthermore both of them showed up ABC Family’s The Important Thing Existence In The American Teen and Phineas and Ferb. Beyond that might be plenty of versions, with Amazon . com . com landing prior seasons of Marvel’s animated shows including X-Males Evolution and Netflix gettingABC Art galleries’ Military Partners.Here’s the release for Netflix: BEVERLY Slopes and BURBANK, Calif., March. 31, 2011 — Netflix, Corporation. (NASDAQ: NFLX) and Disney-ABC Television Group today introduced they recently became a member of into additional time from the previous existing certification agreement. The extension allows Netflix to hold onto stream hundreds of library episodes from ABC Art galleries, Disney Funnel and ABC Family on the web. Incorporated within the deal, Netflix may also be adding new content to picking a Disney-ABC series and TV movies. The agreement boosts the growing selection of content that might be streamed from Netflix within the united states . States. Episodes from new seasons of current Disney-ABC series will probably be distributed around Netflix 30-days following a last episode of each and every season airs.Among the series and TV movies extended incorporated within the deal include: Priorseason cases of ABC current hit series “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Desperate Regular folks,” and “Private Practice” Allepisodes of recent ABC faves “Lost,” “Brothers &Brothers and sisters,” and “Ugly Betty” Prior season cases of considerably-acclaimed “Army Partners” from ABC Art galleries Popularseries from ABC Family including “The Secret Existence in the American Teen,” “Melissa & Joey,” and “Make It or BreakIt” Awide choice of content from Disney Funnel including series “Phineas and Ferb,” ” All The Best Charlie,” “The Suite Existence onDeck,” and “Hannah Montana” New content from Disney-ABC which will be put in the service include: ABCFamily’s hit series “Switched at Birth” Prior season cases of Disney Funnel’s animated series “Kick Buttowski” Allepisodes in the ABC thriller “Alias” “Disney and ABC are actually and try to be considered a cutting-edge and encouraging partner for Netflix. The diverse but always excellent programming within the different channels and systems are faves within our people which we're thrilled to broaden the scope and extend the terms or our relationship,” mentioned Ted Sarandos, chief content officer, Netflix. Here’s the release for your deal with Amazon . com . com: Dallas — Amazon . com . com.com today introduced a completely new certification agreement with Disney-ABC Television Group that will enable Amazon . com . com Prime individuals to instantly stream an array of library content from ABC Art galleries, Disney Funnel, ABC Family and Marvel. The agreement was brokered by Disney-ABC Domestic Television with Amazon . com . com. Popular Disney-ABC Television Group options for Prime people includes: Prior seasons of current ABC hit series Greys Anatomy All cases of recent ABC favorite Lost Prior seasons of Disney Channels popular animated series Phineas & Ferb Prior seasons of ABC Familys groundbreaking series The Important Thing Existence in the American Teen, like the most recently broadcast episodes from summer season 2011 Prior seasons of Marvels animated shows Spider-Guy, X-Males Evolution, Thor & Loki: Blood stream Brothers and sisters and Iron Guy: Extremis All cases of ABC Familys Greek All cases of Felicity from ABC Art galleries Amazon . com . com Prime people can observe these Tv shows on over 300 different items, like the recently introduced Kindle Firethe Kindle for movies, Tv shows, music, magazines, programs, books, games, plus much more. Amazon . com Amazon Kindle Fire clients possess a free month of Amazon . com . com Prime right because they are “We are excited to incorporate a couple of of the greatest content provided by Disney-ABC to Prime instant video,” mentioned Kaira Beale, director of video content acquisition for Amazon . com . com. “This includes every episode of past seasons within the ABC hits Lost and Grey’s Anatomy, fan faves like Felicity and Greek, typically the most popular Disney Funnel show Phineas & Ferb and great animated series from Marvel. Were investing a lot time for you to include a lot more option for Amazon . com Amazon Kindle Fire clients and Prime people just before the holidays, and also have a much nearly 13,000 game game titles accessible in Prime instant video by early next season.”

Almodvar AFI Retrospective Adds Eyes With No Face, Le Cercle Rouge, Nightmare Alley, The Murders

La, CA, October 25, 2011 AFI Fest presented by Audi, a showcase of the very anticipated films and performances of the season, today introduced the film retrospective curated by Guest Artistic Director Pedro Almodvar for that 25th edition from the festival. Additionally towards the formerly introduced screening of his film Law of Desire being an Evening With Pedro Almodvar Gala presentation on Monday, November 7, Almodvar’s program of classic horror films and thrillers are Eyes With no Face (Dir. Georges Franju, 1960), Le Cercle Rouge (Dir. Jean-Pierre Melville, 1970), Nightmare Alley (Dir. Edmund Goulding, 1947) and also the Murders (Dir. Robert Siodmak, 1946).

'Spider-Man' Villain Rhys Ifans Demonstrates His Lizard Voice

In the event you haven't heard that certain coming around the 'net at this time, you're in luck. The other day, "Anonymous" actor Rhys Ifans tossed by MTV News HQ to discuss his new Roland Emmerich movie, but didn't leave without offering up some serious goods on "The Astounding Spider-Guy." Ifans stars inside the superhero movie since the villainous Lizard, which he offered us a terrifying taste from the products his scaly creature might appear like when the movie hits in 2012. We've got more comic movie news following a jump because of Splash Page! Getting in touch with It In "The Avengers" trailer would be a amazing task on many levels, and might have been much more significant you are believing that certain moments were shot having an apple apple iphone happen to be true. Sadly, it is not true, since the "Avengers" director of photography describes in the new interview. Move along, folks! Punishment Time Look, I'm all for just about any "Punisher" television series, while not one which will basically modify the core of Frank Castle. It seems like that's what we should might be readily available for, sadly: a "Punisher" TV series influences works at Fox, and good loose plot particulars we now have heard to date, this sounds a great deal a lot more like "The Completely New Adventures of Frank Castle" when compared to a true-blue "Punisher" show. Shades Of Patriotism "Captain America: The Initial Avenger" arrives on Blu-ray and DVD this Tuesday (October 25), and while watching film's release, we've got a distinctive have a look in a behind-the-moments feature detailing all Cap's a number of star-spangled looks. Give a watch and dive into Steve Rogers' various superhero suits! Reveal everything you consider our Splash Page roundup inside the comments and also on Twitter!

Roland Emmerich's Shakespeare Drama 'Anonymous' Won't Open Nationwide

Deciding that Roland Emmerich's period drama Anonymous is better suited for a limited release, Sony will launch the film in 250 theaters.our editor recommendsAnonymous: Toronto Review'Anonymous' Trailer Hits The decision comes less than two weeks before the drama is set to open on Oct. 28. The original plan was to go out nationwide, likely in 2,000 theaters or more. Sony president of worldwide distribution Rory Bruer said the studio has been mulling the change in the release plan for some time. "This is a better model for the film, and will fuel word-of mouth," Bruer said. "We'll expand until we are playing nationwide, however." Anonymous--a distinct departure from Emmerich's big-budget disaster pics--contends that William Shakespeare was merely the front man for Edward de Vere, played by Rhys Ifans. Vanessa Redgrave plays Queen Elizabeth. Centropolis Entertainment and Studio Babelsberg produced Anonymous. The news was first reported by The Los Angeles Times. Related Topics

River Phoenix's Final Film Coming Soon, and 5 Other Stories You'll Be Talking About Today

Happy Wednesday! Also in this midweek edition of The Broadsheet: Meet the burglars inspired by The Town… Steve Guttenberg still hoping for Police Academy reboot… Channing Tatum may wrestle with Foxcatcher… Make Facebook enemies with Johnny English… and more. · Dutch director George Sluizer has reportedly held on to footage of his unfinished Dark Blood, a drama that also happens to be the film River Phoenix was shooting when he died suddenly in 1993. And now, with the blessing of the Phoenix family — including brother Joaquin, who has assented to provide voiceover — Sluizer says he plans to complete the movie. Even better: This is an unfinished Judy Davis film we’re talking about, too, featuring the brilliant Aussie actress as one half of a married couple who meets Phoenix’s desert hermit living on a nuclear test site. Get to work, George! [THR] · A crew suspected of 62 burglaries in Brooklyn and Queens have said they learned valuable trade secrets from tricks and practices demonstrated in The Town — a continued favorite of reprobates everywhere. [NBC NY via THR] · Yes, as a matter of fact, Steve Guttenberg is well aware of the revenue potential from franchise reboots and remains hopeful about his involvement with a Police Academy revival. More hopeful, anyway, than joining the hellish Short Circuit reboot in the works: “What happens in Hollywood sometimes is that you hear about a party, but the guy throwing it didn’t call you. And you’re like, ‘That’s my best friend; why didn’t he call me?’ And then what happens is that they call you the day before the party and say, ‘We meant to invite you.’ And you’re like, ‘Dude, really?’” Dude, indeed. Someone needs a new best friend. [LAT] · “The director Bennett Miller is known for generating Oscar heat for his performers: Philip Seymour Hoffman won a best actor statuette for Capote, and Brad Pitt is attracting that kind of talk for Moneyball. Can the director make the same magic happen for (the to-date Oscar-free) Channing Tatum?” I sincerely love Channing Tatum and everything, but INSERT SPITTAKE HERE. Anyway, he may co-star in Foxcatcher with Steve Carell. [LAT] · Need to get caught up on the original Johnny English before the Rowan Atkinson sequel Johnny English Reborn arrives this weekend? Try it on Facebook, I guess, where you can “rent it for 30 Facebook Credits for a 48-hour window. Users who rent can pass on a 10 Credit discount to friends.” Who’ll promptly unfriend you, but still. [THR] · This terrifying Dr. Phil pumpkin is just the latest reason to hate Halloween. You are welcome. (I think?) [The Awl]

Manfredi to lead at NBCU

ManfrediNBCUniversal sales guru Frances Manfredi has been upped to prexy of NBCUniversal cable and new media distribution.Manfredi is responsible for many high-profile deals at NBCU over the last few years, including the $800,000-an-ep off-net sale of ''30 Rock'' in 2009 and sales of ''Law and Order,'' ''House,'' ''Las Vegas'' and ''The Office;'' she also spearheaded the sale of Universal Pictures 2011 and 2009 slates to USA and the partnership between NBCU and American Airlines.The exec also made waves with the NBCU/Netflix deal, which was the first deal to give the streaming distrib day-after rights (for superhero skein ''Heroes'').Manfredi will report dually to NBC broadcasting chairman Ted Harbert and Universal vice chairman and COO Rick Finkelstein. Contact Sam Thielman at sam.thielman@variety.com

'Empire' rises in readings

A retooled version of the tuner "Empire," about the construction of the Empire State Building, will been seen in a couple of industry readings later this month following a five-week development workshop. Eric William Morris, Ashley Brown ("Mary Poppins"), Cady Huffman ("The Producers"), Michael Rupert and Fred Applegate are among the thesps to perform in the presentations, helmed by Matt Lenz. Musical, penned by Caroline Sherman and Robert Hull, was previously seen in an L.A. staging in 2003 and then in Stamford, Conn., the next year. Plans for a Broadway run have not been confirmed, but an entire team of Rialto-pedigreed pros are already aboard the project. On the design team are Klara Zieglerova (sets), Natasha Katz (lights), Jess Goldstein (costumes), Steve Kennedy (sound) and Wendell Harrington (projections). Michele Lynch ("Everyday Rapture") has signed on as choreographer. Team of commercial producers onboard include Marquee Theatrical Ventures, Sue Vaccaro, the Rivet Gang, Lynne Walder, Katy Kinney Harris, J. Joanna Jung, Jeff Davis, Howard Olah-Reiken, Dale Archer and Michael and Gabrielle Palitz. Storyline follows the romance between a young architect and a female reporter, set against the rise of the Gotham landmark. With a cast of 24, the industry presentations are set for Oct. 27 and 28. Contact Gordon Cox at gordon.cox@variety.com

Kellan Lutz: Breaking Beginning Offers A Great Deal More Skin

First Launched: October 18, 2011 3:56 PM EDT Credit: Getty Images La, Calif. -- Caption Kellan Lutz attends the Tommy Hilfiger Mens Spring 2012 fashion show throughout Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week within the Highline on September 9, 2011Kellan Lutz states the arrival Breaking Beginning, the fourth film inside the Twilight Saga, is a lot more mature than its forerunners. Theres a lot more skin, to start with. Its for just about any more mature audience. Our audience is becoming an adult around, and that we must grow along with them, he told The Advocate, when asked for if director Bill Condon introduced a gay sensibility for the franchise. The first secondary school fans are attending school now, and they wish to see more skin. Bill has Rachelle Lefervre topless constantly, so theres good quality eye-chocolate. We've lots of cast people inside the movie, I wouldnt be blown away if one of the figures was gay which i simply didnt understand it. Id be all with this, he added. Kellan themselves remains affected getting a gay rumor or two, nevertheless the straight actor told the mag, its potential due to his dating style. I dont Google myself, but Ive heard that people think Im gay. Ive heard everything, the actor told playboy. See, I dont really pursue women. A lot of the female buddies Ive had came after me. The actor mentioned his laid-back romance style has motivated women to convey causes of his sexuality. Its really funny when women get upset because I dont hit inside it. Theyll transform their insecurity into, Oh, making sense, because I heard youre into males and possess a boyfriend. Im like, Seriously? Thats your tactic to acquire me to like you? There will continually be gossips, however know who I am, he added. And something factor Kellan understands themselves is always that he likes a tidy home. Honestly, Id prefer to accept gay males, he told The Advocate of his roommate preferences. Theyre the cleanest, and so they you need to proper proper care of stuff. Because Im always away, coming back the place to find some house clean means a great me. Trust me, Ive were living with numerous roommates, and straight males are merely kids who dont get after themselves. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All rights reserved. These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

At HIFF: Matthew Broderick and Alec Baldwin Consider Brando, Hughes, Career Misfires plus much more

Don’t permit the audience hijinks fool you: A couple of days ago’s chat between Matthew Broderick and Alec Baldwin within the Hamptons Film Festival gave the two old acting chums almost an entire hour capture up — frequently hilariously so, with Saturday’s ostensible tribute to Broderick generally creating a freewheeling gab session involving the males. Baldwin, a longtime HIFF supporter, introduced Broderick getting a short appreciation designated by a bit of chop-busting, which set a bad tone for your event generally. “In the earth we’re in now,” he mentioned, “there’s several things that’s funny, nevertheless it’s less than the best material. Everything seems being kind of dumbed-lower. And here’s somebody who’s made his status when you're very funny and clever and smart concurrently, and never choosing for any budget laugh. Well, I shouldn’t say, ‘Never.’ In the event you comb through all his films you'll most likely look for a couple of good good examples. But never lunging for your cheap laugh or whatever.” Many of the first discussion was essentially dedicated to Broderick’s early on career — landing his first role in the follow Horton Foote (the Southern author and playwright who was simply a pal of Broderick’s actor father James), then penetrating in Harvey Fierstein’s watershed Torch Song Trilogy. Asked for by Baldwin why he preferred to actin the to start with, Broderick responded, “That I don’t know. I guess When i first seen it and thought it may be quick money.” “It is, really,” Baldwin mentioned. Their repartee ongoing using the discussion of Broderick’s early film work — Max Dugan Returns, Wargames and Ladyhawke particularly. “I remember seeing Michelle Pfeiffer leaning out her window,” Broderick mentioned in the latter’s production in Rome. “I think getting a cigarette. She’s extended since quit that. She am incredibly gorgeous in this Italian light, which i had been like, ‘I have handled to obtain.’” “In the beginning,” Baldwin mentioned, “for me, which i wonder if it had been the identical to suit your needs—” “This is a lot more about me, though,” Broderick interrupted, compelling laughs within the crowd. Most inside the audience were clearly waiting for Baldwin to grill Broderick about Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and author-director John Hughes, with whom Baldwin also done She’s Getting a baby. Baldwin broached the subject undertaking a short aside about Martha Marcy May Marlene, the festival darling opening a couple of days ago and acclaimed by Baldwin for your director-actor partnership between Sean Durkin and breakout star Elizabeth Olsen. Broderick hadn’t yet learned about Martha, but he could immediately trace the same phenomenon to Hughes. Here’s video of Broderick and Baldwin’s exchange, then a few text excerpts in the exchange: “That’s among somebody who’s so up-to-date for your performance,” Broderick mentioned in the 1986 classic. “It’s essential. He understood items to use with me at night because part. He understood methods for getting it of me and the way to edit it. He was hilariously funny and quiet. And frequently they're very quiet. And you also’d think, ‘Is John mad at me?’ Those would say, ‘I don’t think so.’ And A Pair Of days later, he'd, ‘I know you think that we was mad about something, however’m no longer.’ But ultimately he was super easy to make use of. He was most likely probably the most easy person will be able to use with the finish of the. Much less it wasn’t somewhat difficult getting there. With the finish, I’d come with an idea, which i wouldn’t even finish explaining the idea.” Meanwhile, Baldwin mentioned, Hughes attempted signal cards round the cast of She’s Getting a baby. “I was undertaking a scene where I used to be speaking — I used to be with my girlfriend,” he referred to. “And i had been stated to become horrifying Kevin Sausage and Elizabeth McGovern with this particular debauched lifestyle. And he or she would let me know, ‘Where [have] everybody gone recently?’ and John would write notes on signal cards since the cameras were moving.” “Oh, God!” Broderick jeered. “So, ‘What urban centers are you currently presently to?’ or, ‘Which ones do you want?’” Baldwin ongoing. “And John would write, ‘Berlin… Lesbians…’ ‘Well, you understand, Berlin’s so full of lesbians.’ He’d endure helping you to notice. John’s the only real individual who did that. It absolutely was amazing.” “He would write whenever you were shooting constantly,” Broderick mentioned. “It ultimately will be a wonderful experience.”

Boss

Credits: Filmed in Chicago by Grammnet Prods., Roya Prods. and Old Friend Prods. in association with Lionsgate. Executive producers, Kelsey Grammer, Farhad Safinia, Gus Van Sant, Stella Bulochnikov, Brian Sher, Lyn Greene, Richard Levine; co-executive producer, Bradford Winters; producer, Peter Giuliano; director, Van Sant; writer, Safinia.With: Kelsey Grammer, Connie Nielsen, Hannah Ware, Jeff Hephner, Kathlean Robertson, Martin Donovan, Troy Garity, Darius Morrison, Francis Guinan, Karen Aldridge.Politicians are held in such low regard that building a drama around City Hall shenanigans -- especially in Chicago -- feels like an uphill campaign. Taking a detour from Starz's recent blood-and-sci-fi leanings, "Boss" certainly creates a showy role for star/producer Kelsey Grammer as a ruthless Windy City mayor diagnosed with a debilitating disease, adding a "Breaking Bad," nothing-to-lose quality to his serialized story. Still, the show labors under the weight of familiar political-movie cliches, offsetting its polished look -- and Gus Van Sant's unorthodox direction of the pilot -- with a been-there, seen-that feel. Using intense close-ups, Van Sant, working from Farhad Safinia's script, zooms in tight on Grammer's Mayor Tom Kane as he receives the grim news, giving him three to five years, ballpark, before he's incapacitated by an incurable condition. Frankly, it would help if we knew a bit more about Kane before the diagnosis, other than the fact he's a Daley-like power-broker and accomplished philanderer, living in a marriage of political convenience with his stately wife ("Gladiator's" Connie Nielsen), and estranged from his grown daughter (Hannah Ware). Instead, we get to know him as he orchestrates a gubernatorial run by an ambitious young pol (Jeff Hephner) against the seasoned incumbent (Francis Guinan), for reasons that -- four episodes in -- remain murky. What sort of legacy, exactly, is Kane hoping to secure? In the interim, there's a lot of the requisite pay-cable doings, from sex and nudity to drug use and, yes, some mob-like violence. Grammer's Kane, for instance, faced with the threat of a sanitation-pickup stoppage, gets to snap off lines like, "Let the streets run with shit." It's all played solidly enough, though so many elements seem plucked from other fare -- including the investigative reporter (Troy Garity) on Kane's trail -- the show struggles to distinguish itself. And frankly, presenting a journalist in what appears to be a semi-heroic mode, even in support, feels oh-so-1970s. Although one hates to dissuade Starz from heading down this stately path after it looked as if every program might have "Spartacus" in the title, the bottom line is that "The Wire," "The West Wing" and even "Boardwalk Empire" have set the bar for this sort of material quite high. Moreover, there's almost no humor in the previewed episodes to balance the sense of a show taking itself a bit too seriously -- or to reflect the absurdity of indicted Illinois real-life pols, including ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Grammer needn't prove his considerable chops run a lot deeper than "Frasier," and while he's easily the biggest name in the cast, it's generally a firstrate ensemble. Starz made some news by agreeing to a second season prior to the premiere, which is sort of like picking out office decor before the voters have had their say. Like Chicago politics, though, prestige drama is a rough-and-tumble world. If Starz truly wants to compete in the toga-free game over the long run, it's going to need candidates with slightly stronger appeal than "Boss."Camera, Kasper Tuxen; production designer, Daniel B. Clancy; editors, Elliot Graham, Stephen Mark; music, Brian Reitzel; casting, Lauren Grey. 60 MIN. Contact Brian Lowry at brian.lowry@variety.com

Jaleel Whitened Returns to Television to Host Game Show

Jaleel Whitened Jaleel Whitened is coming back to television as host of the Syfy game show, Total Blackout. The series, already an worldwide hit, starts participants in complete darkness because they compete in challenges. Syfy renews Haven for Season 3 "Truly the greatest surprise would be the contestants' behavior, whether or not they maintain their composure or otherwise, since the darkness brings about something in most people,Inch Whitened states. Jaleel Whitened on playing Steve Urkel: "I did not know what is I had been doing" Whitened is most well-known for his role on Information as nerdy next-door neighbor Steve Urkel. Because the show's cancellation in 1998, he's had guest looks on House, Psych and therefore are We There Yet? Production around the half-hour game show starts in a few days and it is slated to premiere in 2012, the network stated.

Warner Bros Takes The Accidental Genius For Robert Downey Jrs Production Banner

EXCLUSIVE: Warner Bros has acquired the Adam Gibgot pitch The Accidental Genius for Robert Downey Jr and Susan Downey’s Team Downey to produce with Ben Silverman’s Electus. In the drama, an ordinary man awakens from a coma with astonishing intelligence, and visions of a bizarre symbol recognized only by a burnt-out prodigy. Together, the two men set out to solve a hundred-year-old mystery that could change the world. The title refers to a rare but true medical condition in which a person emerges from a physical trauma with heightened mental abilities. Gibgot will be executive producer with David Gambino. Gibgot developed several pilots with Silverman at NBC, and it was Silverman who hooked up a meeting with the writer and Susan Downey, who runs her husband’s production company that was set up at Warner Bros to develop star vehicles for Downey Jr. Gibgot most recently delivered the Oliver Stone hourlong drama pilot Darkhorse for FX. He’s repped by attorney Stewart Brookman.

Disney Art galleries Passes $1B Domestic This Season

On Saturday, The Wally Disney Art galleries joined the $1 billion plateau within the domestic box office for your sixth consecutive year. The studio states it's showed up only at that milestone 15 in the last 18 years. This year’s total was aided by Pirates In The Caribbean 4: On Stranger Tides, Cars 2, The Help, Gnomeo And Juliet, as well as the Lion King 3d.

Probably The Most Banned Horror Movies ever

The questionable 'Human Centipede II: Full Sequence' opening Friday in 18 choose theaters round the country has accomplished a mountain of well known hype. The follow up to 2010's surprise in regards to a mad physician enthusiastic about surgically hooking up people mouth-to-anus offers to be much more disgusting and brutal -- with reviews that 'Human Centipede II' features much more graphic torture, body fluids and rape, it's really no surprise the movie engaging in trouble. In June, the film was banned within the United kingdom, however the British Board of Film Classification relented on Thurdsay and can permit the film to become tested. This might appear just like a whirlwind tale of the movie pushing the limits of decency farther than in the past, but in comparison with a other horror movies, it's child's play. If 'Human Centipede' really wants to really become probably the most shocking films ever, it'll have to operate extra hard to offer the public outcry these films triggered. Moviefone analyzes probably the most banned horror movies ever. Probably The Most Banned Horror Movies ever 'A Serbian Film' (2010)'Freaks' (1932)'Hostel' (2005) and 'Hostel: Part II' (2007)'Salo, or even the 4 months of Sodom' (1976)'Last House around the Left' (1972)'The Evil Dead' (1981)'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' (1974)'I Spit in your Grave' (1978)'Cannibal Holocaust' (1980) See All Moviefone Art galleries » Watch a clip for 'Human Centipede II' [Top Photo: IFC] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Casting Call: Johnny Depp To Play Dr. Seuss

First Published: October 7, 2011 12:27 PM EDT Credit: Getty Premium Caption Johnny Depp / Dr. Seuss (Theodor Seuss Geisel)LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Johnny Depp is stepping into some extremely imaginative shoes! According to The Hollywood Reporter, the actor will star in a live-action movie about beloved childrens author Dr. Seuss, whose real name was Theodor Geisel. Depp will reportedly produce the movie, which In Treatment writer Keith Bunin has been hired to write. Universal Pictures is slated to distribute the biopic. The live-action movie could incorporate some animated elements. Geisel, whose books have sold more than 200 million copies around the world, was born in 1904. After working as an artist in advertising and comic strips, Geisel began writing his famed books by 1950. The author died in 1991 at the age of 87. A big screen adaptation of Dr. Seuss classic, The Lorax, with Zac Efron, Taylor Swift, Betty White, Ed Helms and Willow Smith lending their voices, is slated to hit theaters in March 2012. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Bernadette Peters and Nick Jonas to Guest-Star on Smash

Bernadette Peters Broadway stalwart Bernadette Peters and Disney Funnel standout Nick Jonas will guest-star on NBC's midseason musical drama Smash, the network introduced Thursday. The series focuses on your building of the Broadway musical about Marilyn Monroe's existence and includes Debra Playing, Anjelica Huston and Katharine McPhee as regulars. This type of drag! Useful strategies for TV and movie mix-dressing The 63-year-old Peters, a couple-time Tony champion, will need round the role of Leigh Conroy, the Tony-winning stage mother of one other regular character Ivy (Megan Hilty), and Jonas may have Lyle West, a sitcom star who began his acting career becoming an adult on Broadway. The drama was created for Showtime. In August, NBC Entertainment Chairman Robert Greenblatt mentioned Smash "may be most likely probably the most adventurous demonstrate that all of us do, plus it ultimately may be most likely probably the most narrow show all of us do. It's tough to know where we will be launched round the continuum there." Fall TV: Have the lowdown relating to this season's must-see new shows Smash, scheduled to premiere Feb 6, will air Mondays at 10/9c on NBC.

Steve Jobs, 1955 - 2011

FROM MTV NEWS: Apple announced Wednesday (October 5) that co-founder Steve Jobs had died at age 56. Jobs, who stepped down as Apple's CEO in August, announced to his employees in 2004 that he had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. While he appeared to have successfully removed the cancerous tumor that same year, his health continued to deteriorate over the years and he took a medical leave of absence in January. When announcing his resignation, Jobs wrote in a statement to Apple's board of directors, "I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple's C.E.O., I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come." Go to MTV News for the full story.

Cinemark Declined Rehearing In Cinemas Palme DOr Suit

An impartial exhibitor rising against Cinemark notched another victory becoming an appeals court launched another ruling within the favor. Flagship Movie theaters of Palm Desert, who is the owner of the ten-screenCinemas Palme d’Or,claims that Cinemark uses its market muscle to pressure the art galleries to deny the independent theater the movies that moviegoers need to visit. The other day, theCalifornia Condition Court of Appeals declined a motion by Cinemark for just about any rehearing. The appeals court ruled lately to reinstate the suit after Condition Superior Court overlooked it in 2008. Cinemas Palme d’Or co-owner Steve Mason mentioned thecase comes with an chance to preserve independent theaters country wide.Instead of obtaining a proportion of accessible film product, we have got with no significant film product. Absolutely nothing, apart from tiny releases,” Mason mentioned. “Cinemark is large, cheap 91% of the theaters will be in non-competitive zones adds real monopolized leverage. They have the power to seal lower independent theaters wherever they work. Flagship Theaters desires to show thatCinemark partcipates in circuit dealing, through which the dog owner ofmultiple theaters uses its combined purchasing energy to bid for films rather than investing in an offer well for each of the theaters. Its suit claims Cinemark’s Century Theaters can get greater-quality films due to its Century 15 within the River theater, located in Rancho Mirage under two miles from Palme DOr, at less cost because of its size.Top distribution professionals from major art galleries are needed to testify when the suit visits trial in La Superior Court.

Chess

A temperamental American champ takes on an idealistic Russian opponent in Chess. A Michael Harrison presentation, by arrangement with Chess Prods. and Paul Elliott for Triumph Entertainment, of a musical in two acts with music by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus, book & lyrics by Tim Rice. Directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood. Musical supervision and orchestration Sarah Travis.Freddie Trumper - James Fox Florence Vassy - Shona White Anatoly Sergievsky - Tam Mutu Svetlana Sergievsky - Rebecca Lock The Arbiter - David Erik Walter De Courcey - James Graeme Alexander Molokov - Steve VarnomSince it was released as a concept album in 1984, "Chess" by Tim Rice, Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus has been through more reincarnations than Shirley MacLaine. The latest, getting a run in Toronto prior to a stop on the West End, is helmed by Craig Revel Horwood with a lot of panache, a healthy dose of over-the-top theatricality and a steady stream of actor-musicians driving the engine. He succeeds in making the show two things it has never really been before: semi-coherent and consistently entertaining. In all of its versions, a temperamental American chess champ (Trumper) plays against an idealistic Russian (Sergievsky). The cities they play in, who wins and loses and why it all happens has changed in every draft. The current version starts in Merano, Italy, in 1979 and ends in Bangkok a year later. Along the way, there's a convoluted system of political intrigues, some dating as far back as the Hungarian revolution in 1956, and a fair bit of talk about media manipulation. But what has always sold the story and sells it here is the central saga of a married man (Sergievsky) who gives up his family and country for the mistress (Vassy) of his opponent (Trumper). Shona White, who plays the mistress role, has a wonderful ability to fling herself into emotional ballads. When the big numbers like "Heaven Help My Heart," "Anthem," "Pity the Child" and "I Know Him So Well" come, Horwood is clever enough to keep the stage still and let the powerhouse performers nail the tunes. But during the attenuated sequences of recitative and narration he pulls out all the stops, with chess pieces seemingly dressed by Victoria's Secret and choreography that reveals how you can bump and grind while playing a violin. Depending on your frame of mind, you'll call it superbly theatrical or slightly cheesy. It definitely does play to the British "more is more" school of musical staging. (Production has already had a successful tour of the U.K.) There's much to enjoy in Horwood's over-decoration of the show, which takes its baroque concepts right into rococo. The hit tune "One Night in Bangkok" pulls out all the stops -- if you've never seen a pole-dancing, trumpet-playing monk before, you will here. But when all is said and done, it's the emotional solidity of the four leads (White, Tam Mutu, James Fox and Rebecca Lock) that make you feel by the end of the second act that you've had a satisfying evening. Mutu in particular is a real winner, with a clarion call of a voice, the right kind of rumpled good looks and the intensity that could lead revolutions. As for the rest, Horwood's production is a fun place to visit, but you wouldn't want to live there.Set and costumes, Christopher woods; lighting, Ben Cracknell; video, Jack James; sound, Richard Brooke.. Opened, reviewed Sept. 29; 2011. Runs through Oct. 30, 2011. Running time: 2 HOURS, 45 MIN.With: Curtis Angus, Susannah Van Den Berg, Gregory Clarke, Jennifer Douglas, Peter Dukes, Rebecca Jenkins, Kate Feldschreiber, Robbie White, Rosie Taylor, Verity Jones, Michelle Long, Tarek Merchant, Cameron Ball, Helen Power, Jennifer Saayeng, Kate Robson-Stuart, Sioned Saunders, Alex Tomkins, Richard Colvin, Matthew James Hinchliffe, Holly Ashton. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

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Chynna Phillips & Tony Dovolani Weigh In On Keeping Charge On Dancing

La, Calif. -- Ballerina Tony Dovolani originates close, but never quite won the mirrorball on Dwts, but hes feeling a restored energy to choose glory together with his latest celebrity partner Chynna Phillips. Absolutely! In the first moment I met her [I had been thrilled]. I had been already a large fan of hers, however i saw the enthusiasm in her own, the commitment already, and that i understood she [wanted] this nearly as much as I actually do, and so i was like, Yes! Finally my hopes happen to be clarified, Tony told Access Hollywood Lives Package Hoover when she visited the pairs testing on Friday. Tony and Chynna who have been tied towards the top of the leaderboard with J.R. Martinez and Karina Smirnoff continued to be modest when requested whether they can smell the mirrorball already. I dont prefer to boast. Whether it happens, thats great, she stated. Whether it happens, it takes place, and thats great, but when it does not, thats great too. It might be lovely to win the mirrorball trophy, but this isn't what Im considering at this time. What Im considering now's the jive and remaining in. Things havent been easy, but Chynna has already been feeling the advantages of investing in the hrs. My arms are more powerful, Im getting very excited, she stated. If you devote your time and effort itll work. Chynna added theres been another advantage. Because of Tony, the bodys uniting. After three kids, situations are uniting. I would not require the stomach tuck I figured I had been gonna need, she joked. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All privileges reserved.These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Man On A Ledge gets a teaser trailer and poster

The first teaser trailer for Man On A Ledge has appeared online, although the poster above is enough to make TF go all Alfred Hitchcock.Sam Worthington plays an escaped criminal with nothing to lose - "Today is the day everything changes. One way or another," his character says ominously.Meanwhile, Elizabeth Banks is the improbably beautiful negotiator who tries to talk him down and starts to wonder if he might actually be innocent of the theft of a $40m diamond.Part heist thriller, part crime drama, it's not to be confused with The Ledge.Man On A Ledge opens 13 January 2012 in the US and 27 January 2012 in the UK.

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Lifetime Cancels 'Roseanne's Nuts'

Joe Scarnici/FilmMagic/Getty Images Lifetime is departing Roseanne Barr's farm. Based on the actress/reality show personality, the cable network has elected to not continue another season of Roseanne's Nuts. "Roseanne's Nuts continues to be canceled," Barr tweeted Wednesday. "Thanks everybody for watching!" The truth series, which adopted Barr, her partner Johnny Argent and boy Mike Pentland because they resided and done their macadamia nut and animals farm in Hawaii opened in This summer to at least one.3 million audiences, based on Nielsen. After early rankings success evaporated, Lifetime moved the series from the Wednesday time slot to Fridays by the finish of their 16-episode run, viewership had reduced to almost half its premiere amounts. The cancelation news may come as Barr is preparing her go back to scripted comedy with Downwardly Mobile, a project she and Argent have setup at 20th Television. The sitcom will be a starring vehicle for Barr and is made to mine similar territory to her the nineteen nineties hit Roseanne, which revolved around a blue-collar family residing in challenging economic occasions. Steven Eco-friendly is attached as executive producer. The project could be Barr's first since Roseanne ended its nine-season run in 1997. Lifetime didn't immediately react to a request comment. Email: Lesley.Goldberg@thr.com Twitter: @Snoodit Roseanne Barr Lifetime

Watch Jennifer Lopez Recycle the Love Concoction No. 9 Plot in their New 'Papi' Music Video

Aside from delivering a cautionary tale about why you ought to never create a feature-length movie around a doo-wop song, there's never been any use for Sandra Bullock’s 1992 flop Love Concoction No. 9. Until today — because its plot has apparently inspired Jennifer Lopez’s first publish-break-up music video “Papi.” Tate Donovan, this might be the most popular culture relevance you’ve been waiting for. Only instead of downing an appreciation concoction in the lonely biochemist like Sandra Bullock’s character does inside the movie, J. Lo eats a heart-created cookie baked having a knowing Jamaican lady who collects the mail in J. Lo’s character’s apartment building. (Because J. Lo “the character” is relatable and lives in the walk-up building unlike J. Lo the entrepreneur who became a member of with Rim and Fiat with this particular video.) The very next day, males everywhere become passionate about J. Lo are available in choreographed public. They chase after her ride, they punch each other out, they steal hybrid dogs to win her affection, they Switch CARS OVER In The Heart Of The Street, they set things burning, they leap over city buses on motorcycles, they crash armored automobiles into water hydrants…they daintily lift her through her sun roof and set her all the time so she'll lead these questions costly mob? Okay, no less than there is a story — even if it's corny and inspired having a 󈨞s movie — that's greater than Shia LaBeouf and Marilyn Manson know regarding nightmare-inducing video for “Born Villain.”

RATINGS RAT RACE: Emmy Overnights On Par With Last Few Years

UPDATE 10:15 AM: Fox just released the time-adjusted fast nationals for last night’s Emmy Awards. The ceremony drew a 4.2 rating in adults 18-49, up a tenth from last year’s telecast on NBC. In adults 18-34, the show posted a 3.7 rating, the highest in four years, since the last time the Emmys aired on Fox. PREVIOUS: It is still early, but the ratings performance of last night’s Primetime Emmy Awards seems to be in line with the last three years. In the metered-market household ratings, the ceremony on Fox hosted by Jane Lynch drew a 8.5/13. It faced tough competition from the Sunday Night Football game on NBC, which logged a 12.2/19, up 3% from last year’s Week 2 game. Last year, when the Emmys aired on NBC in August before the start of the football season, the show averaged a 8.4/14 household rating. In adults 18-49, early projections peg the Emmys rating at about 4.1, same as last year. Fox has ordered time-adjusted fast nationals, which will be available within the hour. I will update the story when they come. Meanwhile, here is a tracker of household and 18-49 ratings for the past four Primetime Emmy Awards. 8/28/10 (NBC) 8.4/14 (HH) 4.1/12 (18-49) 9/21/09 (CBS) 8.7/14 (HH) 4.2/11 (18-49) 9/21/08 (ABC) 8.2/13 (HH) 3.8/9 (18-49) 9/16/07 (Fox) 8.4/14 (HH) n/a

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Bachelor Pad Winners Revealed

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- The drama concluded last night on the season finale of ABCs Bachelor Pad, and in addition to a surprising winning pair, there was also a surprise engagement announced. On-again/off-again couple Holly Durst and Michael Stagliano beat out the rest of the couples to take home the $250,000 prize, but not without a somewhat surprising --and awkward announcement. Holly and Michael might have once been engaged, but the brunette beauty who previously broke off her engagement to Michael announced that shes planning to marry fellow contestant Blake Julian. She has a firm hold on my heart, Blake, a 28-year-old dentist who came under fire for his overt flirting with Holly through the season, said. Its the most serious [relationship] that Ive ever been in [Michael] has an understanding that things are getting pretty serious. Michael, on the other hand, seemed to not know that Holly and Blake were that serious. Theyre moving [in together], right? Michael asked host Chris Harrison. We got engaged, Holly awkwardly announced. Michael appeared visibly blindsided by the news. Im sorry, thats super awkward, Michael said. Im sorry. Im shocked still so maybe a water would be great, or a commercial break. Seriously, congratulations, Im sorry. But really here? This is where I find out? Adding, I really do want Holly to be happy always, Michael said. Its okay. Following the pairs big win, Access Hollywood spoke to Holly and Blake, who said their engagement happened just days prior. It happened two days ago, she told Access. So its kind of has been a whirlwind. She had no idea, she was very surprised, Blake said of their engagement. Luckily, [shes] very happy, so that was good. I had a pretty good idea she would say yes. I was hoping, but I guess you never really know until you kind of take that leap of faith. Blake explained that they havent even begun to ponder what their wedding will look like. I havent had a lot of time to ruminate on the wedding. Its definitely something I would talk over with her, and it has only been two days, he told Access. Whether its on TV, or in a shack on the beach somewhere, I have no idea. As long as its her, thats really all that matters. He has, however, already started thinking about starting a family with Holly. Were not going to have a bunch of babies, he said. Were going to have two, maybe three babies. Weve talked about that, and I think thatll be the right size family for us. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved.This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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