Wednesday, November 23, 2011

'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!

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

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

Monday, November 21, 2011

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

Sunday, November 13, 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:

Friday, November 11, 2011

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.

Monday, November 7, 2011

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.

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

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.