Magnolia nabs 'Nobody Walks'

'Nobody Walks'Magnolia Pictures has acquired North American rights to Ry Russo-Young's "Nobody Walks" for high-six figures, with a significant theatrical commitment as part of the deal.Pic, which Russo-Young co-wrote with Lena Dunham ("Tiny Furniture"), stars John Krasinski, Olivia Thirlby and Rosemarie DeWitt.Super Crispy Entertainment's Jonathan Schwartz and Andrea Sperling produced with Alicia Van Couvering."Nobody Walks" already has several foreign deals in place that push its combined haul into the solid seven-figure range, and there are numerous bidders for other foreign territories, which will be announced shortly.Krasinski and DeWitt play a Silver Lake couple whose lives are disrupted by the arrival of young NY artist, played by Thirlby.Super Crispy is also behind James Ponsoldt's alcoholism drama "Smashed," which stars Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Aaron Paul, Octavia Spencer, Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally. UTA is handling that sale, and several buyers are circling the Sundance film, which garnered strong reviews, many of which singled out Winstead for her perf.Earlier in the week, Magnolia's genre label Magnet Releasing made a low-seven figure deal for North American rights to the horror anthology "V/H/S." Contact Jeff Sneider at jeff.sneider@variety.com

Picks Revealed Totally Free Summer season Central Park Plays

NY (AP) Everyone Theater will probably be praising the 50th anniversary of the Shakespeare neighborhood series this summer season with somewhat Bard together with just a little Sondheim.Everyone mentioned Thursday that Daniel Sullivan will direct "When You Enjoy ItInch in June with Lily Rabe as Rosalind. Monthly later, Timothy Sheader and Liam Steel will direct Stephen Sondheim's and James Lapine's "To the Forest."Both works will probably be free within the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Additional casting and dates will probably be introduced later.The Shakespeare comedy reunites Rabe and Sullivan, who combined this year neighborhood getting a fantastic output of "The Merchant of Venice" introduced by Al Pacino as Shylock that gone to live in Broadway and acquired Tony Award nominations for individuals three.The Sondheim musical, a reimagining of beloved classic favorite anecdotes that opened up on Broadway later, is dependent round the Olivier Award-winning Regent's Park Outdoors Theatre London production this year, which was directed by Sheader and Steel. The first Broadway cast featured Bernadette Peters together with a 2002 revival starred Vanessa Williams."I'm delighted that individuals are adding Stephen Sondheim for the Delacorte's roster: our finest artist of musical theater will sit effortlessly alongside Shakespeare," Oskar Eustis, artistic director in the Public Theater, mentioned in the statement. "Sondheim around the block features a good ring in it.InchThe Delacorte Theater formally opened up up in Central Park on June 18, 1962, getting a output of "The Merchant of Venice," directed by Ernest Papp and Gladys Vaughan and including George C. Scott as Shylock. Ever since then, stars including James Earl Manley, Kevin Kline, Denzel Washington, Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Raul Julia and Christopher Walken have socialized on its stage.Copyright 2012 Connected Press. All rights reserved. These elements may not be launched, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. By Mark Kennedy The month of the month of january 27, 2012 Lily Rabe PHOTO CREDIT Jason Kempin/Getty Images NY (AP) Everyone Theater will probably be praising the 50th anniversary of the Shakespeare neighborhood series this summer season after a little Bard together with just a little Sondheim.Everyone mentioned Thursday that Daniel Sullivan will direct "As You Wish It" in June with Lily Rabe as Rosalind. Monthly later, Timothy Sheader and Liam Steel will direct Stephen Sondheim's and James Lapine's "To the Forest."Both works will probably be free within the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Additional casting and dates will probably be introduced later.The Shakespeare comedy reunites Rabe and Sullivan, who combined this season neighborhood getting a fantastic output of "The Merchant of Venice" introduced by Al Pacino as Shylock that gone to live in Broadway and acquired Tony Award nominations for individuals three.The Sondheim musical, a reimagining of beloved classic favorite anecdotes that opened up on Broadway later, is dependent round the Olivier Award-winning Regent's Park Outdoors Theatre London production this season, which was directed by Sheader and Steel. The first Broadway cast featured Bernadette Peters together with a 2002 revival starred Vanessa Williams."I'm delighted that individuals are adding Stephen Sondheim for the Delacorte's roster: our finest artist of musical theater will sit effortlessly alongside Shakespeare," Oskar Eustis, artistic director in the Public Theater, mentioned in the statement. "Sondheim neighborhood features a good ring in it.InchThe Delacorte Theater formally opened up up in Central Park on June 18, 1962, getting a output of "The Merchant of Venice," directed by Ernest Papp and Gladys Vaughan and including George C. Scott as Shylock. Ever since then, stars including James Earl Manley, Kevin Kline, Denzel Washington, Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Raul Julia and Christopher Walken have socialized on its stage.Copyright 2012 Connected Press. All rights reserved. These elements may not be launched, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Demi Moore Drops From Lovelace

Demi Moore Following reviews that Demi Moore was rushed towards the hospital to "seek specialist,Inch she's now drawn from Lovelace, the biopic she was slated to star in, Entertainment Weekly reviews.Demi Moore rushed to hospital, now seeking professional helpMoore - whose split from Ashton Kutcher grew to become a tabloid sensation - have been cast to experience author/feminist Gloria Steinem. The film, occur the seventies, follows the existence of porn star Linda Lovelace, who definitely are performed by Amanda Seyfried. Adam Brody and Sharon Stone will also be set to star.Demi Moore divorcing he responds on Twitter"Due to the stresses in her own existence at this time, Demi has selected to find professional help treat her exhaustion and improve her all around health,Inch a repetition for that actress stated inside a statement. "She looks toward getting well and it is grateful for that support of her family and buddies."

Kevin Federline Arrived At Hospital After Getting Experienced Chest Pains On Aussie Fat Loss Show

First Launched: The month of the month of january 23, 2012 12:10 PM EST Credit: Getty Premium SYDNEY, Australia -- Caption Kevin Federline bakes an appearance at Erection dysfunction Sturdy Edward Street, Queensland, Australia, on November 26, 2009Kevin Federline was arrived at a hospital australia wide on Sunday after worrying of chest pains while competing dropping pounds reality show, Excess Baggage, the Sydney Morning Herald reported. Federline, the ex-husband of Britney Warrior warrior spears, however, was lacking cardiac event, a representative for Funnel Nine, which airs Excess Baggage, told the newspaper. In line with the representative, the reality star flattened while filming the show, after he completed challenging while using Greater Western Sydney Australian Football League team. The job involved running and catching. The paper reported that Federline was treated for signs and signs and symptoms of minor stroke before he was arrived at a location hospital, where, after an ECG, it absolutely was determined he'd not had cardiac event. Another representative for Funnel Nine mentioned when Federline is released, an option might be made about whether he'll continue participating inside the show. In line with the SMH, this isn't the first time K-Given has received a medical situation on set. Earlier inside the season, the prior backup dancer was make the hospital with warmth exhaustion when the cast shot inside the Kimberley, a backwoods area in Wa. Excess Baggage is Federlines second weight-loss reality show. He was formerly on VH1s Celebrity Fit Club. Copyright 2012 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All rights reserved. These elements may not be launched, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Arab spring in Sweden

'No More Fear'Goteborg may be a long way from Tunis, Cairo or Damascus, but its focus this year on Arabic-language filmmaking is timely.Conceived during last year's fest -- when the first Arab Spring revolts were just beginning -- the fest's Arab focus includes movies that reflect everyday lives and provide a background to the political currents in the region."We will be looking at films made both before, during and after the revolutions, and there will be a seminar on the role that TV and the Internet have played," says artistic director Marit Kapla.Films include Tunisia's "Rouge Parole," an account of the revolution in that country directed by Elyes Baccar; and "No More Fear," by Murad Ben Cheikh, another take on those events.Other fest events include master classes by directors such as Alexander Payne, Giorgos Lanthimos, Lone Scherfig and Jessica Hausner (who is jury chairman for the Nordic Award).Gala movies include "The Descendants," "We Need to Talk About Kevin," "The Artist," "Carnage," "W.E.," "Trishna" and "Dark Horse."Guests this year also include Michael Winterbottom, Eva Ionesco and David Hare.Fest Traveler: Goteburg Film Festival A 'dragon' with a top fest too | Big prize, diverse program pull in bizzers | Arab spring in Sweden | Post and vfx thrive in northern climes Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

Grey's Anatomy Star Jessica Capshaw Expecting Third Baby

Jessica Capshaw Jessica Capshaw is pregnant together with her third child, the Grey's Anatomy star tweeted Tuesday. "It's with profound happiness and sheer delight that @Christopher_Gav and that i know that another sweet Gavigan baby is in route!Inch Grey's Anatomy star Jessica Capshaw welcomes little girl Capshaw, the daughter of actress Kate Capshaw, and her husband, Christopher Gavigan, curently have a 4-year-old boy, Luke, along with a 1-year-old daughter, Avoi Augusta. They couple married in 2004. Not sure yet on whether this pregnancy will affect production on Grey's, however the series has rarely missed a beat throughout the pregnancy of their other series stars, including Ellen Pompeo, Sarah Came, Chandra Wilson, Chyler Leigh as well as Capshaw throughout her previous pregnancy.

Contraband Swipes No. 1 Place At Box Office

First Released: The month of january 15, 2012 2:56 PM EST Credit: Getty Premium Caption Mark Wahlberg visits Late Evening With Jimmy Fallon at Rockefeller Center, NY City, on The month of january 9, 2012LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Contraband handled to steal the very best slot from rivals in the weekend box office. The Universal action drama film starring Mark Wahlberg like a cool smuggler first showed above anticipation at No. 1 with $24 million, while Disneys 3-D rerelease of Beauty and also the Animal waltzed in to the No. 2 position with $18.5 million, based on studio estimations Sunday. Both films assisted boost Hollywoods business following a sluggish holidays. Its great with an uptick within the total box office, and Universal is thrilled that Contraband was the driving pressure behind that, stated Nikki Rocco, mind of distribution for that studio. I believe its mixture of an excellent advertising campaign, audiences love Mark Wahlberg and (producer) Working Title designed a terrific movie, particularly for that cost. Pleased Noise, the Warner Bros. musical comedy starring Full Latifah and Dolly Parton, opened up below anticipation with $11.3 million within the No. 4 place behind Paramounts Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol, which gained $11.5 million in the fifth week, getting the entire haul from the 4th installment from the Tom Cruise action franchise to $186.7 million. The Demon Inside, Paramounts horror film that scared up an enormous $33.7 million debut last week, experienced a steep 77 percent drop in the second weekend, arriving at No. 6 with $7.9 million. Hollywood.com analyst Paul Dergarabedian stated the flicks terrifying plunge didnt matter since the individually created movie already designed a huge profit. Horror movies typically drop large, but that's an enormous drop, stated Dergarabedian. It does not matter because Demon Inside is really a profit-making machine. In case your finances are low enough, who cares whether it drops large and youre earning money? Its already probably the most lucrative films of history year, so theres nothing really to complain about there. Overall domestic revenues totaled $114.5 million, on componen with similar weekend this past year, once the Eco-friendly Hornet brought with $33.5 million and also the box office totaled $115 million, based on box-office tracker Hollywood.com. 1. Contraband, $24 million. 2. Beauty and also the Animal, $18.5 million. 3. Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol, $11.5 million. 4. Pleased Noise, $11.3 million. 5. A Virtual Detective: A Game Title of Shadows, $8.4 million. 6. The Demon Inside, $7.9 million. 7. The Lady using the Dragon Tattoo, $6.8 million. 8. Alvin and also the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked, $5.8 million. 9. War Equine, $5.six million. 10. The Iron Lady, $5.3 million. Copyright 2012 through the Connected Press. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

'Artist' wins Lumiere best pic

PARIS -- Gaul's kudos season began Friday with Michel Hazanavicius' "The Artist" winning best film and actress for Berenice Bejo in the Lumieres Honours, in france they equal to the Golden Globes. The pic, that has been with an award-winning spree since bowing at Cannes, and it is nommed for six Golden Globes, outperform other Cannes game titles competing for that Lumieres best film jerk: Pierre Schoeller's "The Minister," Eric Toledano and Olivier Nakache's hit comedy "Intouchables," Bertrand Bonello's "Apolonide" and Aki Kaurismaki's "Le Havre," champion from the Louis Delluc prize, that is passed out by French experts. "The Artist," that was created by Thomas Langmann's La Petite Reine, was launched Stateside in November through the Weinstein Co. Competing against Hazanavicius, Bonello and Kaurismaki, Maiwenn acquired helmer on her third feature, "Polisse," a gritty ensemble drama focusing on cops your child protection unit. Omar Sy, who stars opposite Francois Cluzet in "Intouchables," won actor, beating out "The Artist's" Jean Dujardin, among other strong challengers. Before his breakthrough performance in "Intouchables," Sy was most widely known in France like a smallscreen comic on "SAV," a regular comedy reveal that airs on Canal Plus. Sy also starred in Nakache and Toledano's previous two films, "Individuals Happy Days" and "So Happy Together." "Intouchables," Gaul's second greatest B.O. hit ever, was created by Quad Films and co-created by Gaumont. Weinstein Co. has acquired the film for multiple areas, including U.S. distribution and remake privileges. Denis Menochet nabbed newcomer for his part in "L'ensemble des Adoptes," a household dramedy that marks the directorial debut of thesp Melanie Laurent ("Inglourious Basterds") while three of "Apollonide's" thesps, Alice Barnole, Adele Haenel and Celine Sallette, shared the feminine newcomer prize. Quebec helmer Denis Villeneuve's heart-wrenching drama "Incendies," with different abide by Wajdi Mouawad, won for foreign film within the French language. A vital success, "Incendies" repped Canada in last year's foreign-language film Oscar race. Happening throughout the Unifrance's small-market, Rendez-Vous, the Lumieres Honours are chosen on by foreign correspondents located in Paris. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

Consumers cutting through the TV clutter

A Samsung inTouch HD video Skype camera and its remote are displayed during a press event at CES.With roughly 17 million web-enabled HDTVs or smart TVs in U.S. homes and many more on the way, Americans have unprecedented access to entertainment content. However, only a fraction of these sets have actually been connected to the Internet thus far, leaving app developers hoping for a hookup.About 20% of TVs shipped today are smart TVs, and data from research firm DisplaySearch suggests 123 million units will have shipped by 2014, up to 130 million in 2015. As TV makers look to reverse slowing sales, they see smart TVs as a way to move more hardware out of retailers' doors. The overall smart TV market was worth $86 billion in 2010 and should top $265 billion by 2016, analysts say.Recognition for the hardware is likewise stepping out of the tech sector. The Television Academy of Arts and Sciences feted Yahoo Connected TV with an Engineering Plaque at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Engineering Awards.But there's just one rapidly growing problem: clutter.Naturally app developers are eager to get in the game, with Netflix, Hulu Plus and HBO Go leading the pack followed by niche players like Angry Birds, which will receive its own channel of games and short films on Samsung's 2012 TV models. LG announced this year's hardware will include access to 1,300 apps, a potentially overwhelming number. That might be a problem if they were actually overwhelming people who use them, but most smart TV users don't, which is frustrating both hardware and app makers.Avi Greengart of Current Analysis suggests the sets are often simply too difficult to set up. "A lot of smart TVs are bought because consumers want that class of television and it just happens to come with connectivity that they never hook up," said Greengart. Other buyers are able to connect their sets, but deem the process not worth it given the content available."When we survey consumers, they say the number one reason is they don't see the benefit," said Ross Rubin, executive director of NPD's Connected Intelligence. Of apps available at launch on virtually all platforms, streaming apps like Netflix are the most accessed, and hardware manufacturers are embracing the brand awareness. Web-enabled set-top box Roku, for example, has branded buttons for Netflix, Pandora and Crackle apps built directly into the controller."All of this provides a great 'out of the box' experience for consumers," said Eric Berger, exec veep of digital networks for Sony, which owns Crackle. And such branded hardware tie-ins as well as unique, compelling content is exactly what the TV app developer needs to stand out from the crowd."If you're looking for something more obscure, or you're an app vendor trying to promote something that's more obscure, how do you promote it given that searching for apps can be very difficult and there are literally hundreds, sometimes thousands, of apps to choose from?," said Berger.One element to even the playing field comes from the Bing voice search Microsoft recently integrated into its XBox 360, making app hunting easier for the platform.How to help consumers cut through the clutter? Rubin pointed to techniques such as incentivizing buyers by offering credits toward movie rentals for hooking up to the web, or providing compelling features like video chat. Rubin also said connectivity will increase as more hardware manufacturers shift from wired connections to WiFi.Greengart advised, "As consumers get content on mobile devices, the best connected televisions make it seamless to participate in those ecosystems, and make it better to own multiple devices from the same vendor."Thus the connected TVs most hooked up going forward will be the TVs that are themselves connected to popular brands and features.Manufacturers are vigorously trying to make apps their own. Panasonic opened up its Viera connected TV platform Monday, offering developers the chance to create apps specifically designed for Panasonic's ecosystem. LG followed, touting its LG Apps TV platform of proprietary applications. And Samsung debuted a set-top box dubbed InTouch, offering the chance to add apps and smart features to any standard television. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

'Woman In Black' Poster Warns To 'Fear Her Curse'

There's less than a month until we'll have the pleasure to be absolutely terrified by see Daniel Radcliffe make his first post-"Harry Potter" film debut in "The Woman in Black," and we couldn't be more excited. Judging by your passionate response in the MTV Movie Brawl 2012, we're guessing that most of you feel the same way. That's why we're pretty stoked that a new poster for the flick has made its way to the web. Empire got their hands on the new image, which places Radcliffe front and center. Though he has a variety of prestigious costars -- from Ciaran Hinds to Janet McTeer -- it's been nice to see that his involvement is the selling point of the movie. We're going to make the assumption that his character, a father and lawyer named Arthur Kipps, has taken many steps away from "Potter" judging by this image and the previous trailers released. An earlier UK quad that was released featured the tagline "Do you believe in ghosts?" Now four and a half months later, the flick is going a different route. Instead of asking if we believe ghosts exist, the new quad is warner we should "fear her curse." This elusive woman in black does not seem like a very nice lady. At least both of these posters are better than the one featuring a photo of two babies with their eyes gouged out of it, and then the tagline "What did they see?" That one was absolutely terrifying. "The Woman in Black" is directed by James Watkins and hits theaters on February 3. What did you think of the new "The Woman in Black" poster? Tell us in the comments section below or on Twitter!

Actress Denise Darcel dies

Denise Darcel, the French-born actress known for vampy roles in such films as "Vera Cruz" and "Thunder in the Pines," died Dec. 23 at a Los Angeles hospital from complications from an emergency surgery to repair a ruptured aneurysm. She was 87.After coming to the U.S. in 1947, Darcel starred opposite several leading men in a string of films in the '50s, including "Battleground" with Van Johnson, "Tarzan and the Slave Girl" with Lex Barker, "Westward the Women" with Robert Taylor and "Young Man with Ideas" with Glenn Ford.She most famously played a vivacious double-crossing countess in 1954's "Vera Cruz" alongside Burt Lancaster and Gary Cooper.Darcel is survived by two sons. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

Exclusive: Tom Hiddleston Talks Thor 2

Loki reveals details about the sequelThe utterly charming Tom Hiddleston came into the office this afternoon for a War Horse webchat, but as well as talking matters equestrian, he also dropped a few details about the upcoming Thor sequel, provisionally called, um, Thor 2.Notably, it must be said, when and where it will be shooting. Whether it'll feature a battered and bruised (but still unbowed)Loki or a peace-making-brother-to-Thor Loki remains to be seen, but here is the question and answer as it stands...i-ship-that says: "Hi Tom. What can you tell us about Thor 2? Also, as much as I love The Avengers, I'm team Loki just for you. So where can I sign to join your army?""Last question first: I have no idea. And without revealing too much, there's a specific skill set you need to be in Loki's army - let me know if you have the qualifications. And all I know about Thor 2 is that we're supposed to film it in London in the summer and that it is being directed by Alan Taylor."For those not in the know, Alan Taylor is the man only recently announced as a the sequel's director, is a somewhat controversial choice for the director's chair for some camps.Having only previously worked on TV shows like The Sopranos, Lost, Deadwood, Game Of Thrones and The West Wing, he's relatively unknown amongst film fans... but with a CV like that, you can't help but be intrigued.When he was asked about what kind of Loki we'll see in Thor 2, Mr. Hiddleston refused to spill too many beans:"I don't want to spoil anything here. Loki's eternal predilection is to dance on the fault lines of villainy and redemption. I think whatever happens to him, he'll always keep people guessing."Hmm. Just like yourself there, Tom, eh?Still, it's good to know Thor 2 is still going strong, and that it'll be shot over here in Blighty. Dead ringer for Asgard, England is.For the full transcript of the webchat, full of plenty more Thor /Avengers /Thor 2 / Loki tidbits, check out the full transcript tomorrow morning.And don't forget, dear Hiddlestonians, you can get your Tom Hiddleston fix by watching War Horse, which is out this Friday, January 13.As for his other projects, well... Thor 2 is pencilled in for a 15 November 2013 release, The Avengers a far more concrete 27 April of this year.

Kate Middleton Wows At War Horse Premiere

First Published: January 9, 2012 10:10 AM EST Credit: Getty Premium Caption Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attend the UK premiere of War Horse at Odeon Leicester Square in London on January 8, 2012LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Kate Middleton and Prince Willmiam stepped out for the London opening of Steven Spielbergs War Horse on Sunday night and caused quite a splash. The Duchess of Cambridge wore a black lace gown by Alice Temperley, which Prince William shielded from a light drizzle with an umbrella on the red carpet. According to Spielberg, via U.K.s The Mirror, Kate was moved to tears by the World War I epic, starring Jeremy Irvine. I was sitting next to her and all I know is at one point my wife, who was sitting to my right, right in front of my face she passed a Kleenex, the famed director told BBC Breakfast. I saw the Kleenex go across my face, arrive and stop but I didnt want to intrude on her experience watching War Horse, so I never glanced over. Following Sundays premiere, Kate has another event to celebrate, her 30th birthday on Monday. But, the Duchess is not planning a lavish affair. Palace officials have released a statement saying she would mark her birthday with a low-key and private affair. Copyright 2012 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Idol Alum James Durbins Weds Longtime Girlfriend

First Launched: The month of the month of january 1, 2012 3:55 PM EST Credit: Getty Images La, Calif. -- Caption James Durbin reaches the The The American Idol Show Show Season 10 Grand Finale within the Nokia Theatre, La, May 25, 2011James Durbin stood a rockin New Years Eve that belongs to them the The The American Idol Show Show season 10 finalist get get married on Saturday. The rocker, 22, and also the longtime girlfriend, Heidi Lowe, tied the knot on New Years Eve, according to People. We are so for one another and happy that individuals arrived at share our large day with this particular nearest family and pals, the happy couple told the mag. This wedding was a terrific way to start the completely new Year. We are searching toward living happily ever after. The pair got married before 85 site visitors in the chapel near a redwood forest inside the Santa Cruz Hills, in line with the mag. Among the wedding site visitors were fellow Idol alums Haley Reinhart, Stefano Langone and Casey Abrams. James and Heidis 2-year-old boy, Hunter, offered as ring bearer for your marvelous occasion. The wedding couple rang inside the Year getting a residential area hall reception they known to as a little country, small bit rock n roll, People reported. Copyright 2012 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All rights reserved. These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.