'Glee': Helen Mirren To Guest Star -- Sort Of

When "Glee" goes searching for guest stars, it doesn't mess around.The Fox hit has enlisted the services of Academy Award winner Helen Mirren to serve as the "inner voice" of a character on the series, "The Hollywood Reporter" has confirmed.As first reported by TV Line, The Queen star will be heard -- and not seen -- when "Glee" returns from its holiday hiatus on Jan. 17 with an episode titled "Yes/No."The hour, which will be directed by Eric Stoltz -- who co-starred with Mirren in the 2007 feature "The Passion of Ayn Rand" -- will also feature "The Real Housewives of Atlanta's" Nene Leakes guest starring as swim coach Roz Washington.While there's no word on whose "inner voice" will get the Mirren treatment, the episode is set to be a big one for Will (Matthew Morrison) and Emma (Jayma Mays). Could Emma have a royal internal editor? The Hollywood Reporter

The best way to Knock Out Difficulties, and 8 Other Details Within the Girl While using Dragon Tattoo Team

The formidable creative team behind the completely new adaptation in the Girl While using Dragon Tattoo reconvened today in NY, where director David Fincher, film author Steven Zaillian, and stars Difficulties, Rooney Mara, Christopher Plummer and Stellan Skarsgrd spoken things finished a few dozen people in the press. Movieline was there to capture a number of revealing back tales, true confessions and amusing — if slightly harrowing — anecdotes within the shoot. Continue reading through for your full report. [Spoilers ahead] 1. Sure, it had been popular film under three years ago. Just what? “It doesn’t worry me, no,” mentioned Craig, asked for about any worries the British-language adaptation of Stieg Larsson’s best-seller follows so immediately after the hit Swedish adaptation from early 2009. “I think that the foundation material is a great one, but that everybody wins in this case. In my opinion we have 60 5 million site visitors in the book we have, clearly, the Swedish/Danish version in the movie. But tend to get, too, everybody who sees this movie to come back and study it or watch the Swedish version. It’s victory-win.” 2. Zaillian still hasn’t seen the earlier adaptation… “I had see the book,” he mentioned. “I hadn’t seen the film once i made a decision to think about it on. I avoided seeing the film. I used to be considering adapting it— not undertaking a remake in the film. So to this day, I don’t define just what the parallels as well as the versions are involving the two movies. I merely believe it is a great book.” 3. …and Mara still hasn’t seen the completely new one. Although, for your record, Plummer acknowledged getting seen Fincher’s film two occasions, and Craig am happy with it he known as the director along with his compliments. “I first seen it,” Craig mentioned, “and I made connection with with David, which i mentioned it absolutely was one of the rare occasions of my career where that was the film that individuals set to create. That’s all I am in a position to say really — that’s it. I used to be very, happy.” A beat ensued before Mara — who unquestionably gets the film’s toughest moments — elevated her microphone and confessed: “I haven’t seen it yet.” 4. The brilliant title sequence, referred to. I alluded to Dragon Tattoo’s opening credits a few days ago — an inky, fluid, black-on-black fusion of sex, understanding, anguish and technology set to Trent Reznor and Karen O’s cover in the Introduced Zeppelin classic “Immigrant Song” — and many likely may have required directly into Fincher discuss it all day long lengthy. “I think title sequences are an opportunity to create happens,” he mentioned, “or to acquire people thinking in a variety of terms, maybe, than anything the film being relocating. Frequently occasions, when movies are marketed, it’s more by getting a concept toward, ‘What’s the consensus that everybody has which have them to the 7 o’clock show. Frequently occasions a title sequence may help reorient their thinking. Which I loved the idea of this type of primordial tar or ooze in the subconscious, which i loved the notion that it absolutely was her nightmare.” 5. Incidentally, certification Introduced Zeppelin isn’t as hard when you’ve heard. The legendary band — songwriters Robert Plant and Jimmy Page, really — rarely allow their music to be used in films and tv. Yet there's “Immigrant Song” wailing and thrashing inside the intro. What gave? “I think they preferred to ensure that people respected it,” Fincher referred to. “And it absolutely was our intention all along to talk that individuals didn’t desire to run it to the ground. We didn’t wish to use it in the television place. We preferred to choose specific spots — the teaser as well as the title sequence — to make it happen. It absolutely was really pretty easy. We preferred to make sure they understood it might be considered a protective cover. We weren’t prone to license the specific performance. We wanted to make it happen getting a girl’s voice. So that it kind of went lower [easily].” 6. About everything smoking… Asking in regards to the roughly 4,000 cigarettes smoked in Dragon Tattoo, I came a vague reproach from Mara: “Did you see the book?” she responded. Wanting individually that something as subversive as unapologetic, compulsive chain-smoking in the contemporary Hollywood movie — fathers and moms when art galleries are forever under siege with the anti-tobacco lobby — didn’t come lower to something as apparent as “Stieg mentioned so,” I responded I'd not see the book. “We needed most of the cigarettes and periodic out,” Fincher mentioned.” Really, there's a period of time in preproduction where — in jest — i had been literally prone to begin every scene with coffee together with a cigarette burning in homage to Stieg.” “There’s plenty of smoking inside the book,” Mara added. “Much greater than inside the movie.” “But that’s most likely probably the most subversive factor relating to this?” Fincher asked for me, apparently baffled. Basically I mentioned that for Hollywood, yes — Dragon Tattoo plays as being a conscious act of capacity the cigarette culture cops lobbying Hollywood to lessen smoking in movies. “Understandably,” Fincher mentioned, shrugging. “Maybe that’s part of our hard-R.” 7. Unsexing the Blomqvist Asked for why he made a decision to understate the journalist hero’s sluttier side (as detailed in Larsson’s novel), Zaillian stressed functionality. “I’m always searching to think about stuff out each time a book is 600 pages extended, that was a thing that didn’t appear necessary to me,” he mentioned. “I started to appear like he was Warren Beatty in Shampoo or something like that like this, which wasn’t the story i had been trying to inform.” 8. We are not formally attached to the trilogy’s next two adaptations — yet. Zaillian acknowledged he’d read both Girl Who Carried out With Fire as well as the Girl Who Began the Hornet’s Nest to divine any key future particulars that need call outs in Dragon Tattoo. Nevertheless, he hasn’t written nor been commissioned to produce the sequels — once they even occur. Which, in most probability, they'll, but hey. “It remains to look if two and three is going to be made,” Zaillian mentioned. “I did not purchase writing another ones once i made the decision to complete that certain. It absolutely was just one film.” One journalist supported relating to this with Fincher, Craig and Mara, searching further regarding possible participation and whether or not they would shoot the 2nd group of adaptations together. “I’d prefer to,” Craig responded. “Same,” Mara added. “Classically,” Fincher mentioned, “movie art galleries don’t make handles company company directors for [more films] even if there’s a hope there’s apt to be three, because they wish to make sure that you just behave. But yes: The second two books are greatly one story, plus it doesn’t appear prudent in my opinion to go to Sweden for just about any year, return for just about any year, launched the second one, visit Sweden for just about any year, return for just about any year…” Here Mara shook her mind, coaxing fun from both Fincher as well as the audience. “Yeah,” Fincher ongoing. “I don’t think Rooney wants to get this done four years from now. So no In my opinion that could be crazy, especially due to the sense it’s really one story that’s kind of bifurcated within the center.” 9. They knocked the key guy. Speaking concerning the film’s climactic showdown between Blomkvist as well as the killer — which needed Craig being bound, set up within the ceiling and suffocated — the star as well as the director confirmed the problem was both as uncomfortable and dangerous since it looked. “The first evening that individuals got that hoisting,” Fincher mentioned, “the stunt coordinator showed up and mentioned [Craig] should hold this little metal factor in the possession of to make sure that if he's doing lose awareness… As they’s apt to be acting like he’s imprisoning, that's not too different then really imprisoning. Therefore it might be difficult to kind of see. So he'd have this little metal factor in the possession of, which he was hoisted up, which i was moving and—” “How come you didn’t do that personally?” Mara asked for. “There will be a code word!” Craig mentioned. “Yeah, the code word was, ‘Unnhhh!,’” Fincher mentioned, mentioning for the Lisbeth’s gag inside the film’s rape scene. “That costly holds true. So he'd it, which i was watching the pc monitor, to ensure that when i’m watching the pc monitor, I hear, ‘Ting, ting, ting. Which we hurry in which he'd provided. And then we, uh, wrapped then. And also on the expansion report was, ‘Let Daniel go a quarter-hour early due to unconsciousness.’” Craig smiled: “Just in the future coping with David Fincher.” The Woman While using Dragon Tattoo opens country wide 12 ,. 20. [Top photo of Difficulties, Roney Mara, David Fincher, Stellan Skarsgard, and Steven Zailiian within the Stockholm premiere of Dragon Tattoo: AFP/Getty Images] Follow S.T. VanAirsdale on Twitter. 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'We Bought a Zoo' Premiere Red Carpet Arrivals

Previous Black list script, "Juno," went on to gross nearly $150 million in the U.S. The Black List, Overbrook Entertainment exec Franklin Leonard's annual collection of the "most-liked" unproduced screenplays of the year, hit the town Monday. The Los Angeles Times had the scoop on the ten screenplays with the top votes, as selected by 307 industry readers. The Top 10, in order, areThe Imitation Game by Graham Moore (CAA, The Safran Co.),When the Street Lights Go by Chris Hutton & Eddie O'Keefe (WME,Tariq Merhab Management),Chewie by Evan Susser & Van Robichaux (WME, Industry Entertainment),The Outsider by Andrew Baldwin (CAA, Anonymous Content),Father Daughter Time: A Tale of Armed Robbery and Eskimo Kisses by Matthew Aldrich (CAA,Silent R Management),In the Event of a Moon Disaster by Mike Jones (CAA, The Gotham Group),Maggie by John Scott III(CAA, Trevor Kaufman),The Current War by Michael Mitnick (WME,Fourth Floor Productions),The End by Aron Eli Coleite (CAA),Beyond the Paleby Chad Feehan (CAA,Management 360) andEzekiel Moss by Keith Bunin (CAA,Kaplan/Perrone). PHOTOS: THR's Awards Season Roundtable Series 2011 - The Writers In past years, scripts that topped the Black List that went on to become successful films include Juno by Diablo Cody, The Social Network by Aaron SorkinandFuckbuddies by Liz Meriwether.The top vote-getters in the 2011 list once again highlight relatively unknown writers, giving them an often helpful public career boost. While the list does not exist in any official capacity, it has frequently proven itself a strong barometer of which new voices are resonating within the management, agency and studio trenches. The complete Black List, starting with the top vote-getter, below: 133 votes The Imitation Game by Graham Moore 84 votes When the Street Lights Go by Chris Hutton, Eddie O'Keefe 59 votes Chewie by Evan Susser, Van Robichaux 53 votes The Outsider by Andrew Baldwin 43 votes Father Daughter Time: A Tale of Armed Robbery and Eskimo Kisses by Matthew Aldrich 33 votes In the Event of a Moon Disaster by Mike Jones 30 votes Maggie by John Scott III The Current War by Michael Mitnick 28 votes The End by Aron Eli Coleite 27 votes Beyond the Paleby Chad Feehan Ezekiel Moss by Keith Bunin 24 votes Grace of Monaco by Arash Amel He's F****n Perfect by Lauryn Kahn 23 votes Bethlehem by Larry Brenner 20 votes Powell by Ed Whitworth The Three Misfortunes of Geppetto by Michael Vukadinovich 19 votes The Knoll by Christopher Cantwell, Christopher Rogers 17 votes A Many Splintered Thing by Chris Shafer and Paul Vicknair Bastards by Justin Malen Blood Mountain by Jonathan Stokes Crazy for the Storm by Will Fetters Desperate Hours by E Nicolas Mariani Flarsky by Daniel Sterling How to Disappear Completely by Ed Solomon 16 votes The Slackfi Project by Howard Overman 14 votes Django Unchained by Quentin Tarantino St. Vincent de Van Nuys by Ted Melfi The Museum of Broken Relationships by Natalie Krinsky 13 votes Saving Mr. Banks by Kelly Marcel The Accountant by Bill Duburque 12 votes Bridges on the Fort Point Channel by Chuck Maclean Cities of Refuge by Brandon Willer Good Kids by Chris McCoy The Big Stone Grid by Craig Zahler 11 votes Dirty Grandpa by John Phillips Grim Night by Allen Bey, Brandon Bestenheider Hidden by Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer Leaving Pete by Ali Ali Waller, Morgan Murphy 10 votes Little White Corvette by Michael Diliberti Sex Tape by Kate Angelo The Flamingo Thief by Mike Lesieur The Gun Eaters by Alex Paraskevas, Jordan Goldberg Two Night Stand by Mark Hammer Watch Roger Do His Thing by Michael Starrbury 9 votes Flashback by Will Honley Friend of Bill by Harper Dill Jane Got a Gun by Brian Duffield Murders and Acquisitions by Jonathan Stokes The Last Drop by Brandon Murphy, Phil Murphy The Last Witness by Stefan Jaworski 8 votes Bad Words by Andrew Dodge Dead of Winter by Sarah Conradt Gaslight by Ian Fried Home by Christmas -- Bob Hope in Korea by Ben Schwartz Jurassic Park by Imran Zaidi On a Clear Day by Ryan Engle The Pretty One by Jenee LaMarque 7 votes 77 by David Matthews Christo by Ian Shorr Line of Sight by F. Scott Frazier Pinocchio by Bryan Fuller Subject Zero by Dave Cohen The Hitman's Bodyguard by Tom O'Connor The Wedding by Andrew Goldberg Untitled Hlavin Heist by John Hlavin 6 votes Before I Fall by Maria Maggenti Breyton Ave by J. Daniel Shaffer El Fuego Caliente by Ben Schwartz Guys Night by Christopher Baldi Hyperdrive by Alex Ankeles, Morgan Jurgenson Self/Less by Alex Pastor, David Pastor The Duff by Josh Cagan Untitled Arizona Project by Luke Del Tredici

First Three Stooges Trailer Released With Snooki!

The Three Stooges Hey, knuckleheads, want to see Snooki poked in the eyes? She appears in the first trailer for Peter and Bobby Farrelly's upcoming feature, The Three Stooges. The long-gestating movie, starring Sean Hayes, Will Sasso and Chris Diamantopoulos, is scheduled for release in April and strangely places them in contemporary times as real people, not characters. Check out the rest of today's news This is no biopic about Moe, Larry and Curly - whose short films were first syndicated in the late 1950s and served as a staple for years in various TV markets. They can still be seen on AMC, IFC and elsewhere. Check out the trailer:

'New Year's Eve' Premiere Red Carpet Arrivals

Getty ImagesZoe Kravitz, left, and Sophie Okonedo Zoe Kravitz and Sophie Okonedo are in early talks to join Will Smith and Jaden Smith in 1000 A.E.our editor recommendsWill Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith Marriage Issues Denied by 'Fresh Prince' Co-StarDirector Shawn Levy Considers Exiting 'Fantastic Voyage' as Will Smith Courted to Star (Exclusive)Will Smith, Son Jaden to Costar in M. Night Shyamalan Sci-Fi Movie M. Night Shyamalan is directing Columbia's sci-fi action adventure, in which humans no longer live on Earth after it becomes inhospitable. The elder Smith is playing a hero, while Jaden is his son, considered a failure as a warrior. When the two crash-land on Earth, it is up to the son to save the dad. PHOTOS: Hollywood's 10 Highest-Grossing Actors If deals are made, Kravitz would play Smith's daughter, while Okonedo will portray his wife. Gary Whitta, Shyamalan and Stephen Gaghan worked on the script. The studio is eyeing an early 2012 production start with a release in June 2013. STORY: Will Smith, Son Jaden to Co-Star in M. Night Shyamalan Sci-Fi Movie Kravitz, who was last week honored with a rising star award at the Bahamas International Film Festival, appeared in X-Men: First Class as the mutant Angel Salvadore and stars in the indie drama Yelling to the Sky. Paradigm-repped Kravitz is due to shoot Fury Road, the fourth installment of the Mad Max movies, next year. British actress Okonedo, repped by UTA, was recently seen in U.K. shows such as Doctor Who and Criminal Justice and appeared in features such as Hotel Rwanda and The Secret Life of Bees. Email: Borys.Kit@thr.com Twitter: @Borys_Kit PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery Hollywood's 10 Highest-Grossing Actors Jaden Smith M. Night Shyamalan Will Smith Zoe Kravitz Movie Casting

City National grows to Georgia

City National Bank has introduced the outlet of their first office in Georgia, ongoing its expansion in to the South's growing music and entertainment industries. Besides functioning like a full-service commercial bank, new branch continues to supply film production financing and services for that music and sports industries from the Atlanta office. City's David Innes will manage the branch, which marks the bank's second office within the South. The very first, in Tennessee, opened up earlier this summer time. "City National Bank is definitely centered on the entertainment industry," stated Martha Henderson, professional Vice president from the bank's entertainment division. She estimations that about 20% of City's main point here originates from entertainment and cites the crossover among music and film clients as you reason behind the business's expansion. Expansion is notable for City, that has typically operated from just three states: NY, California and Nevada. Company started in La in 1954 and it has elevated its achieve, particularly in media and entertainment spaces. "Nobody ever needs to enter into the financial institution and explain the things they're doing in entertainment," Innes told Variety. "These men can breathe deeply, sit lower using their banker and take action.Inch Contact Rachel Abrams at Rachel.Abrams@variety.com

Muse Honours honors femmes

NY Women in Film and tv does what it really does best on Wednesday, honoring women in the market, by praising Claire Danes, Christine Baranski and Martha Stewart in the 31st annual Muse Honours for Vision and Achievement. Danes was selected on her body of labor, particularly her recent operate in the Showtime drama series "Homeland" and Cinemax telepic "Temple Grandin." Baranski may also be feted on her career accomplishments, including "The Great Wife," which gave her a homefield advantage because the CBS drama contacts in Gotham. Marcie Blossom, co-founder and co-prexy of The new sony Pictures Classics, and Nadine Schramm, prexy of Budd Businesses, will also be honorees. NYWIFT, that has a couple of,000 people representing the numerous faces from the NY-based entertainment biz, is striving to attain equality in the market. Although there's been notable progress for femmes recently -- in disparate areas in the raunchy- comedy success of "Bridesmaids" to director Kathryn Bigelow's Oscar win for "The Hurt Locker" -- there's still much try to be achieved, states Terry Lawler, NYWIFT's executive director. "It appears like for a long time every every now and then some lady -- through gargantuan efforts -- continues to be capable of making a movie after which it does not appear to level the playing area," Lawler states. "We are not where you want to be yet." Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

Will 'The Artist' and 'The Descendants' Reverse the Indie Spirit-Oscar Trend? (Analysis)

Francois Durand/Getty ImagesLiev Schreiber Liev Schreiber is heading to Showtime. The Salt co-star and Everything Is Illuminated writer-director has been tapped to star in the Showtime drama pilot Ray Donovan. The pilot takes a novelistic look at contemporary Los Angeles with Schreiber playing the title character, a professional "fixer" for the rich and famous in Los Angeles. As the go-to guy in Hollywood, Ray deftly solves the highly confidential problems of the city's most intriguing personalities and yet he can't quite escape the damage in his own troubled family. Created by Southland's Ann Biderman, who will executive produce alongside Mark Gordon and Bryan Zuriff for the Mark Gordon Co., production on Ray Donovan will begin in the first quarter in Los Angeles. Schreiber, repped by CAA and Untitled Entertainment, next appears in the feature Goon, which bows in March. The actor, who has narrated a plethora of TV specials, would be making his series TV debut should Ray Donovan be picked up to series. His credits also include an arc on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. Ray Donovan was one of three new pilots to get the green light under new Showtime entertainment chief David Nevins in August. Email: Lesley.Goldberg@thr.com; Twitter: @Snoodit PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery 18 Familiar Faces of Fall TV Liev Schreiber TV Casting Showtime TV Development

Watercooler: Not so long ago Enchants Once More

Raphael Sbarge, Lana Parrilla OK, so Wally Disney is either moving in the grave or LOLing in the beyond. Hopefully it is the latter, because Not so long ago is really a hoot. It might be unfortunate to consider the guy behind a button would not be lower using the fun being had in Storybrooke.Because the season's top new drama, the wonderful series continues to be delivering large-time amounts and smiles in abundance, using its fractured undertake favorite anecdotes, cheeky tweaks to classic figures, and rapid-fire nods to Disney staples along with other out-there area. A Dalmatian named Pongo? Love! And also the Apollo bag of chips from Lost? Love more!Last evening, Once offered up another enchanting episode, this time around dedicated to the fairy-tale backstory of Henry's counselor Archie Hopper, also known in old-school circles as Jiminy Cricket. It had been an inspired outing that presented both cartoonish disadvantage-artist version and Storybrooke's shrink edition as careful good men stuck underneath the thumb of bad people. Even though we're able to spend hrs and hrs within the Evil Queen's kingdom, the changing mythology nowadays in this-age plot is making that timeline the main one to look at...really carefully. What's track of individuals tunnels running under that town? Who's Henry's father? And when you did not get chills whenever a certain legendary umbrella saved your day throughout the climactic mine-collapse save, what's wrong along with you?!Just focus and shoot loving Not so long ago, too?Sign up for TV Guide Magazine now!

Viggo Mortensen: 'A Harmful Method' Trained Me How you can Talk inside a Movie

David Cronenberg is not always the very first director you'd expect to create a movie concerning the war of wills between two trailblazing 19th-century psychoanalysts, although on further reflection the concept begins to create sense. Cronenberg's movies have always featured lots of disturbed people, therefore it makes sense he wouldn't can just learn the job of Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung but he would ultimately become intrigued through the defects and problems from the males themselves. The resulting film, 'A Harmful Method,' out today in limited release from The new sony Pictures Classics, asks what goes on when two males devoted to treating humanity of their mental illnesses encounter destructive forces within themselves. Michael Fassbender plays Jung, the idealistic Austrian heir to Freud's legacy, who gradually becomes familiar with -- and, for the time being, possessed by -- their own negative side. Freud, described by having an air of ironic wit by erstwhile 'Lord from the Rings' swashbuckler Viggo Mortensen, may be the vain, impatient mentor who evolves with time right into a disapproving rival. I spoke to Mortensen a week ago about his ongoing collaboration with Cronenberg (this really is their third collaboration), his frustration using the Oscar "recognition contest," and the initial desire not to play a talkative old Jewish shrink.Here are a few highlights from your conversation. Had you been surprised when Cronenberg known as and stated, "I wish to create a movie about Sigmund Freud"? It did not surprise me. What surprised me is the fact that he thought I had been the best actor for Freud. I needed to seriously consider it. In many ways, it had been the greatest stretch I have had being an actor in movies. Much more of a stretch somewhat in 'Eastern Promises.' Doing the role, with David's help, helped me feel more confidant about playing figures who are much more verbose. Now I recognize, I'm able to get it done. I recognized the task because I reliable David. The final factor he really wants to do is miscast his movies, when it is someone much like me who's uncle. He thought I possibly could get it done and did not forget about the concept, and so i thought there has to be something into it. Had you been told by others that this kind of role wouldn't meet your needs exactly? Or have you just type of think that wasn't your factor? I simply had not done anything that can compare with it. I had not performed a personality who spoke much. And at first glance, searching in the script, I believe I'd preconceived ideas relating to this apparently serious, dry, seniors, whitened-haired Jewish researcher. I figured, "That isn't me." Physically, I am much more of an Aryan type to begin with. But when I understood much more about his ironic tone and the wit, after i began discovering just how much appetite for existence he really had, I began thinking, "Well, maybe there is a means by." Have you got the sense that you simply and Michael Fassbender are your similar tradition? He could somewhat be an heir for your type of acting? Being an actor? I'm not sure, I had not considered that. I am talking about, we've got along well. She has an excellent spontaneity and that he was easy to utilize. He was ready. I believe you will find there's tiny bit different approach, a minimum of within this movie. His work is dependant on finding some type of rhythm or music within the text. I believe the way Kiera works is a touch more much like mine -- you realize, carrying out a considerable amount of research on a myriad of things what you know already are very peripheral. Watch a clip for 'A Harmful Method' On the different side from the spectrum, do you think, "Oh guy, Let me do another 'Lord from the Rings' style action franchise"? No. I am talking about, I do not genuinely have a game title plan. I have never really had one. Many people say, "Hollywood favors this now," and that i always go, "What's Hollywood? I truly have no idea what that's." I do not expect to do large or small movies. [For just about any movie to become effective,] you need to be lucky. The director needs to be great. They have got to be aware what they are doing around the set after which they have got to be aware what they are doing within the editing room, and you require a distributor who's not stupid. I have experienced movies which i thought were quite good, that were not launched correctly, or simply had misfortune. May it be 'Appaloosa,' [Erectile dysfunction] Harris' movie, or 'The Road' -- 'The Road' was among my personal favorite movies of 2009. I have heard that from a lot of people. Many of them saw it afterwards, certainly Americans, because People in america and Canadians did not really get the opportunity whatsoever to determine that movie in theaters. It had not been marketed perfectly, and that we got the shaft. Many people anticipated simply because movie. But unless of course the distributor does just a little leg try to generate some type of buzz and that buzz through -- say, just in case of 'The Road' -- the fall, it may as well not have been launched. I have had which happen several occasions, where later on individuals are saying, "Shit, which was great, I first viewed it on DVD, I first viewed it around the plane -- why did not that will get nominated for the best Movie? Why did not David Cronenberg get nominated for the best Director for 'History of Violence'? Or 'Eastern Promises'?" Let you know what: David Cronenberg hasn't been nominated to have an Oscar, ever. That is absurd whenever you think about, not just some people that will get nominated each year, but some people who win for the best Director. Seriously, a lot of occasions, the thing is a film, the thing is victory, and also you go, "The number of people are likely to choose to rent that factor annually from now?" In some instances, nobody. But we are still watching 'A Good reputation for Violence' and 'The Fly.' I've no explanation why he's never been nominated like a director. I would have nominated him for those three movies I have completed with him. No doubt. That one, I'm not sure exactly what the general feeling is available relating to this movie -- we'll see if this arrives -- however it already appears like other movies I have seen, which i know don't hold a candle to that one, happen to be making individuals lists also it appears like David, once more, is vanishing. You may can explain it me. Well, I actually do believe that they are harder-edged when compared to a Oscar fare. People still classify him like a horror director, maybe. I've no clue why. Yeah, that's most likely part of it too. But allow me to request you about Kiera Knightley -- I had been just gonna say -- I believe that's a performance which will go lower ever among the great performances, certainly of the year. But I'm not sure if she'll have the ability to enter that recognition contest or otherwise. Certainly in great britan, it appears to become ingrained in experts that they can perform no right. I'm not sure what the heck that's about. All I'm able to do is enjoy things i do. I usually benefit from the research process. I'm able to always rely on that for a great time. Unless of course I am dealing with Cronenberg, where I understand the shoot's likely to be enjoyable and fun, a great chance to learn, calm, professional, with a few laughs on the way, and also the movie's likely to turn to be one I am happy with -- in some cases, it is a crapshoot. Many occasions, the study is I've, so far as that which was really fun. You are making relationships around the shoot if you wish to, but many of shoots don't turn to be handled, well considered, well performed, or enjoyable, and also the finish results could be almost unwatchable sometimes, you realize? Regardless of the best efforts of everyone involved, it is simply the actual way it goes. Photo credit: The new sony Pictures Classics. Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook #fivemin-widget-blogsmith-image-486274.cke_show_edges #fivemin-widget-blogsmith-image-486274, #postcontentcontainer #fivemin-widget-blogsmith-image-486274

G.I. Joe 2 Crew Member Killed During Filming

First Published: November 23, 2011 4:38 PM EST Credit: Getty Images Caption Channing Tatum in G.I. JoeNEW ORLEANS, La. -- A crew member working on the film G.I. Joe 2: Retalition has been killed on the set in New Orleans in what the studio is calling an unusual accident. Paramount Pictures spokeswoman Virginia Lam said Wednesday that Mike Huber was killed Tuesday. She would not comment to The Associated Press on the circumstances surrounding his death. New Orleans Police Department spokeswoman Remi Braden says the accident occurred on property owned by NASA, so the federal government is heading the investigation. A spokesman for NASA did not immediately return a telephone call for comment. Lam says the studio is fully cooperating with the investigation. The sequel stars Bruce Willis, Dwayne The Rock Johnson and Channing Tatum. The action movie is scheduled for release in the summer. Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

New W.E. Trailer: Double-Living in the Material World

Madonna reedited her new film W.E. after its mostly disastrous premiere at the Venice Film Festival a few months ago, and now it’s in new trailer, her watercolored royalty tale looks sleeker, sexier, and — phew — just as ridiculous. In terms of Madonna paramours, W.E. just made the admirable jump from Vanilla Ice to Dennis Rodman. Now there is something colorful and electric about its freakish antics. Glad to see Madge kept that shot of Abbie Cornish emerging from the sea of umbrellas (very “Rain”) and those moments of Wallis Simpson courting paparazzi (very “Take a Bow”). In fact, I prefer to think of W.E. as a conceptual Madonna music video without a song or Madonna in it. Let’s face it, the only way this movie can be any good is if Wallis Simpson finds ultimate salvation in the arms of either a Venetian lion man or a black Christ. James D’Arcy, let’s fit you for a mane. Verdict: Desperately Sleeking Simpson [via Moviefone] Follow Louis Virtel on Twitter. Follow Movieline on Twitter.

Open Road Acquires Ensemble Comedy Outrun

LOS ANGELES, CA, November 18, 2011 Open Road Films has acquired all U.S. rights to the romantic action comedy Outrun — starring, written and co-directed by comic talent Dax Shepard (NBCs Parenthood) with an all-star ensemble cast including Kristen Bell, Bradley Cooper, Tom Arnold, Beau Bridges, Kristin Chenoweth, David Koechner, Michael Rosenbaum, Joy Bryant, and Ryan Hansen. David Palmer co-directed with Shepard. The announcement was made today by Tom Ortenberg, CEO of Open Road Films. Outrun is the story of Charlie Bronson (Shepard), a former getaway driver who busts out of the Witness Protection Program to drive his girlfriend (Kristen Bell) to Los Angeles so she can land her dream job. Their road trip grows awkwardly complicated, when they are chased by the feds (led by Tom Arnold), and increasingly dangerous, when Charlies former gang of criminals (led by Bradley Cooper) enter the fray. Outrun was produced by Andrew Panay with Nate Tuck, Kim Waltrip and Jim Casey. Exclusive Media Group acquired the international rights. Dax Shepard is one of the most exciting comedic talents working today, stated Ortenberg. He has assembled a brilliantly talented cast in a wildly fun and funny movie. We are thrilled to be in business with him, as well as producer Andrew Panay, and look forward to bringing Outrun to audiences around the country. My number-one passion after Kristen and work is motorsports — I’m interested in almost anything with an engine. This movie is like a giant cake made with my three favorite ingredients: my fiance, my best friends and all my favorite cars. It was a six week-long birthday party! explains Shepard. The deal was negotiated on behalf of Open Road Films by Ortenberg, General Counsel and Executive Vice President of Operations and Business Affairs, Elliott Kleinberg, and Senior Vice President of Acquisitions, Ben Cotner. Jamie Feldman and Linda Lichter of Lichter, Grossman, Nichols, Adler and Feldman negotiated on behalf of the filmmakers.

It's Official: NBC Orders 'The Munsters' to Pilot

NBC is coming back for the well while using Munsters.our editor recommendsCBS Twitches Nose, Orders 'Bewitched' ScriptNBC Gives Existence to 'Frankenstein' Reboot The network has acquired the pilot, that's billed becoming an imaginative reinvention in the classic comedy series just like a visually spectacular one-hour drama. STORY: 'The Munsters': 'Pushing Daisies' Creator Takes Second Stab at Remake With NBC The project, that's being producedby Universal Television, will probably be written and executive producedBryan Bigger (Dead At All Like Me, Pushing Daisies). Bigger and NBC first made an attempt to create back the sixties CBS sitcom a year ago, while using network ultimately passing. Fuller's change is mentioned being an edgier and more personal and much more personal and a little more dark take exploring roots of Herman and Lily Munster (initially carried out byFred GwynneandYvonne P Carlo) and the way they turned up within the famous 1313 Mockingbird Lane address. The first series, produced by Universal Art galleries, broadcast 70 episodes from 1964-66 on CBS. The series has shown strong in distribution, ultimately developing a spinoff,The Munsters Today, which went from 1988-91 and made it 72 episodes. A component film,Munster, Return Home, together with a 1981 NBC telefilm,The Munsters' Revengewith the first cast,also completed the initial property. Bigger is repped by WME. Related Subjects NBC TV Aircraft aircraft pilots

Bachelor's Shayne Lamas Welcomes a Baby on 11-11-11

Shayne Lamas Bachelor winner Shayne Lamas welcomed her first child with husband Nik Richie on Friday, E! Online reports. Lamas, who was previously engaged to Bachelor Matt Grant, gave birth to Press Dhal Lamas-Richie on 11-11-11. Check out the rest of today's news "I feel blessed today," Richie told the site. "Press Dahl Lamas-Richie is the coolest baby in the history of female kind. She doesn't even cry and she has the prettiest eyelashes." Richie and Lamas, 26, who split with Grant in 2008, eloped back in April 2010.

Gaghan polishes Shyamalan's 'A.E.'

Stephen Gaghan has completed a polish of The new sony Pictures and Overbrook Entertainment's advanced sci-fi pic "One 1000 A.E.," which is directed by M. Evening Shyamalan. Shyamalan was credited because the sole author around the first nine films he directed, but his latest, "A.E.," was scripted by Gary Whitta ("It of Eli"). Shyamalan rewrote the script to suit his needs, but Gaghan was assigned with obtaining the script in shooting shape. He switched his revisions to the studio nearly last month and will continue to use Shyamalan to fine-tune the present draft because the pic's Feb start date draws near. Will and Jaden Cruz are going to star like a father and boy who crash-land on the planet one 1000 years after mankind has abandoned the earth. The crash leaves the elder Cruz badly hurt, and it is as much as the boy to locate assist in what's now an unusual and harmful place. The duo formerly shared the screen in Sony's 2006 drama "The Quest for Happyness." Shyamalan and can Cruz are creating using the latter's Overbrook partners James Lassiter, Ken Stovitz and Jada Pinkett Cruz. Gaghan, who won a best-modified script Oscar for "Traffic," is developing two projects like a director: a WB pic in regards to a Mexican cartel, and Torch Pictures' indie drama in regards to a Snakehead who trafficks in human cargo from China. His last bigscreen project was as author-helmer of Warner Bros.' 2005 drama "Syriana." Gaghan is repped by CAA. Contact Shaun Sneider at shaun.sneider@variety.com

Piers Morgan Leaves Americas Got Talent

Getting NBC brass’ blessing was type in Piers Morgan landing his talk show host gig on CNN because he was under contract in the broadcast network like a judge on America’s Got Talent. Now Morgan is departing NBC that permitted him to satisfy his imagine succeeding Ray King and also the reality series that established him in america to pay attention to his battling primetime show on CNN. Morgan made the announcement around the CNN program, Piers Morgan Tonight. “I’m departing America’s Got Talent,” he stated. (video below) “I’ve had the experience because the show started 6 years back and also have loved every second from it but learned that juggling is a little harder than I figured.” NBC lately restored the veteran talent competition for next season.

Brett Ratner Explains His Oscar Resignation

SHOCKER! Brett Ratner Out As Oscar Producer Academys Statement On Brett Ratners Resignation Brett Ratner has issued a letter to the entertainment industry explaining why he has resigned as producer of the Academy Awards following a litany of spectacularly dumb and insensitive statements made while promoting his new film Tower Heist. I’m told that despite a growing groundswell of Academy members calling for Ratner’s head, the Academy likely would have grudgingly hung in there with Ratner as producer. He made it easy for them by bowing out. Here is his statement: An Open Letter to the Entertainment Industry from Brett Ratner Dear Colleagues, Over the last few days, Ive gotten a well-deserved earful from many of the people I admire most in this industry expressing their outrage and disappointment over the hurtful and stupid things I said in a number of recent media appearances. To them, and to everyone Ive hurt and offended, Id like to apologize publicly and unreservedly. As difficult as the last few days have been for me, they cannot compare to the experience of any young man or woman who has been the target of offensive slurs or derogatory comments. And they pale in comparison to what any gay, lesbian, or transgender individual must deal with as they confront the many inequalities that continue to plague our world. So many artists and craftspeople in our business are members of the LGBT community, and it pains me deeply that I may have hurt them. I should have known this all along, but at least I know it now: words do matter. Having love in your heart doesnt count for much if what comes out of your mouth is ugly and bigoted. With this in mind, and to all those who understandably feel that apologies are not enough, please know that I will be taking real action over the coming weeks and months in an effort to do everything I can both professionally and personally to help stamp out the kind of thoughtless bigotry Ive so foolishly perpetuated. As a first step, I called Tom Sherak this morning and resigned as a producer of the 84th Academy Awards telecast. Being asked to help put on the Oscar show was the proudest moment of my career. But as painful as this may be for me, it would be worse if my association with the show were to be a distraction from the Academy and the high ideals it represents. I am grateful to GLAAD for engaging me in a dialogue about what we can do together to increase awareness of the important and troubling issues this episode has raised and I look forward to working with them. I am incredibly lucky to have a career in this business that I love with all of my heart and to be able to work alongside so many of my heroes. I deeply regret my actions and I am determined to learn from this experience. Sincerely, Brett Ratner

Business matters

'Winter's Bone'The fest's Industry Days (Nov. 16-18) involve Work in Progress screenings of 10 unfinished Scandinavian films. This year's lineup includes Lasse Hallstrom's first Swedish movie in 24 years, "The Hypnotist"; "Comrade" by helmer Petter Naess; and "Easy Money 2."Each year around 15-20 titles are picked up for distribution.With 900 accredited journalists from 52 countries, the fest also has a significant international impact. Fest topper Git Scheynius says when Chinese TV did a report on Scandinavian cinema from the festival two years ago, it resulted in a lot of new Sino connections for local filmmakers.The fest also acts as a launchpad for international films, and particularly for U.S. indies, in Sweden. Debra Granik's "Winter's Bone" was the big prize winner last year, picking up best film and actress, and Sweden ended up as that pic's second-biggest territory worldwide.Scheynius says U.S indies directed by women, such as "Winter's Bone," helped to inspire the fest's decision to launch its own production fund dedicated to new Swedish female directors.STOCKHOLM INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Scandis fund femme visions | Business matters | Swedish muscle Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

ZDF Businesses makes its way into 'Killing House'

BERLIN -- ZDF Businesses, the commercial arm of German pubcaster ZDF, has boarded Mythic Worldwide Entertainment's action-thriller "The Killing House." Directed by Mythic's Jonathan British ("Ironclad), pic is occur the field of the SAS, the British Army's Special Air Service unit, and follows a police officer who questions his morality following a particularly brutal mission. Mythic describes the experience-packed story and conspiracy-laden plot as "similar to the 'Bourne' films and classics for example 'Three Times of the Condor.'" The offer was brokered by Margrit Staerk, ZDF Enterprises' director of movies. It is the latest acquisition for ZDF Businesses, that has been intensifying its concentrate on worldwide indies and nabbing all privileges to the pick-ups. The organization lately acquired Ami Canaan Mann's "Texas Killing Fields," starring Mike Worthington and Jeffrey Dean Morgan Stephen Sommers' "Odd Thomas," with Anton Yelchin and Take advantage of Cohen's "I, Alex Mix," starring Tyler Perry. "The Killing House" is slated to start filming in May within the U.K., Germany, Belgium and Hungary. Casting is presently going ahead around the project. Mythic Worldwide Entertainment's Andrew Curtis and Ron Benattar are creating together with British, who also helmed the business's medieval actioner "Ironclad," starring Paul Giamatti and James Purefoy. Contact Erectile dysfunction Meza at staff@variety.com

Campion to direct Sundance/BBC mini

Sundance Channel and BBC Worldwide have inked a deal to co-produce "Top of the Lake," a seven-episode scripted miniseries directed by "Bright Star" helmer Jane Campion and Garth Davis, and starring "Mad Men" thesp Elisabeth Moss and Campion's "Piano" collab (and Oscar winner for the role) Holly Hunter. The mini, penned by Campion and Gerard Lee, will also star Peter Mullan and David Wenham, and will be produced by See-Saw Films' Emile Sherman and Iain Canning ("The King's Speech"), and Escapade Pictures' Philippa Campbell. It's the second scripted greenlight from Sundance this week, with the net's first wholly-owned project, scripted drama "Rectify," broken by Variety earlier this week. There are more to come, according to Sundance g.m. and exec veep Sarah Barnett. "We're committing more than we ever had to scripted drama on Sundance," Barnett said in a phone interview. "We want to roll out a healthy amount of scripted shows." Asked how the net would distinguish itself from drama-centric sister cabler AMC as it ramped up its slate, Barnett said she thought the town was big enough for the two of them. "They're guided by something that sort of defies formula, as are we," she said. "There are a lot of great projects -- enough to go around, so we don't worry about stepping on toes." Contact Sam Thielman at sam.thielman@variety.com

Pattinson Surprised By Hollywood Hands & Footprint Ceremony

First Launched: November 3, 2011 7:33 PM EDT Credit: Getty Images Caption Rachelle Lefervre, Billy Burke and Taytlor Lautner showcase their handy focus on the Hands and Footprint Ceremony at Graumans Chinese Theatre on November 3, 2011 in HollywoodLOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Rachelle Lefervre, Billy Burke and Rachelle Lefervre grew to become an associate from the ranks of Lana Turner, John Wayne, Daniel Radcliffe and R2-D2, by putting their hands and feet prints on your lawn before Graumans Chinese Theatre. That is this type of incredible recognition, Robert told The Twilight Saga fans who collected for your ceremony on Thursday morning in Hollywood. [Considering] how youthful we are, its kind of absurd and amazing concurrently. Taylor gave credit for the Twi-Hards for moment in cement. Your support is unreal which we wouldnt be around today whether or not this wasnt to suit your needs, he mentioned. You will discover a few moments meaning a great deal its really even difficult to explain, that is certainly among people. This really is really wonderful. For Kristen, the whole moment made the 21-year-old feel all developed. In my opinion this really is really the very best factor Ive ever carried out my existence, she mentioned. That is insane that Im transporting this out. The Twilight Saga: Breaking Beginning Part 1 arrives for release in theaters on November 18. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All rights reserved. These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Gilbert Cates' Dying: Hollywood Takes note of the Director and Oscar Producer

Following Tuesday's news of 14-time Oscar producer Glibert Cates' dying at 77 years of age, Hollywood has responded with remembrances from the veteran director and producer. First to acknowledge his sudden passing was the Academy of movement Picture Arts and Sciences. "Gil was our friend, our friend along with a former governor from the Academy," stated Academy leader Tom Sherak. "He would be a consummate professional who gave the Academy and also the world probably the most memorable moments in Oscar history. His passing is really a tremendous loss towards the entertainment industry, and our ideas go to his family." STORY: Oscar Producer Gilbert Cates Dies at 77 A 2-term leader from the Company directors Guild of America, Cates was close with lots of of his peers, which Steven Spielberg stated inside a statement. "Nobody may again achieve what Gil Cates accomplished in the contributions to the prosperity of the Film Academy and also the Company directors Guild," Spielberg stated inside a statement. "In creating 14 Oscar shows for that Academy and leading the Company directors Guild through challenging occasions and discussions, he set a amazing standard for dedication and excellence. He was probably the most loved person I understood and will also be skipped by all who understood him like a proud person in our industry along with a great friend to everybody." Current DGA leader Taylor Hackford echoed Spielberg's sentiments. "Gil Cates embodied this Guild," he stated. "Through his decades and services information, he led the Guild lightly and charismatically with great knowledge, and possibly more to the point, he established what it really intended to be an innovator of the organization and also the entertainment community. He would be a fierce friend, a level fiercer negotiator and somebody you usually wished was in your corner but respected even when he wasn't. Gil was among the lights of the organization and among the central reasons which i grew to become involved with Guild service. From the moment I became a member of the Western Company directors Council in 1996, Gil would be a mentor in my experience, encouraging me to consider leadership responsibility and supplying guidance all on the way. I had been honored for everyone with him of these a long time and can miss him greatly." PHOTOS: Hollywood's Notable Deaths Among Cates' many contributions towards the industry was as founder and creating director of UCLA's Geffen Playhouse. He'd most lately directed a manufacture of Jeffrey Hatcher's A Picasso for that Geffen in 2007. "Gil has always known to the employees of the Geffen Playhouse as his second family" stated Geffen chairman Frank Mancuso inside a statement. "Which is like a family that people mourn this tremendous loss. Gil built this theater and that he will forever attend the middle of it -- we recognition his existence by ongoing the fulfillment of his dream. As oh my gosh friend Gil would without doubt say 'onward and upward using the arts.'" Cates also founded UCLA's School of Theater, Film and tv, where he offered as dean from 1990 to 1998. Sitting dean Teri Schwartz launched an argument with respect to the college. "Our entire TFT community is extremely saddened by losing our beloved mentor, friend and friend," she stated. "Today we mourn our great loss but additionally celebrate Gil's remarkable vision and numerous contributions, not just to TFT as founding dean and distinguished professor but towards the entertainment and carrying out arts industries and also the education in our students, who achieved positive results from his amazing talent, experience, generosity, experience and knowledge. Our greatest condolences and love go to Gil's beloved family only at that very hard time." PHOTOS: Oscar Hosts Over time On Twitter, among Cates' Oscar collaborators, former host Steve Martin, shared his condolences. "So sorry to listen to Gil Cates has died," Martin authored. "He helmed two Oscar shows I located. He was wonderful, smart, canny and unperturbed. An excellent fellow." Related Subjects Steve Martin Steven Spielberg

'Vreeland' goes worldwide

Documentary ''Diana Vreeland: The Interest Must Travel" remains agreed to many foreign areas, including Madman Entertainment for brand new zealand and australia, Studio Canal for your Uk and Ireland and Desltop for Benelux.Submarine Entertainment made the sale annoucement Wednesday and mentioned it's licensed the pic to HanWay Films for foreign sales. Hanway will repetition the docu within the American Film Market.Submarine had formerly offered U . s . States rights through the Toronto Intl. Film Festival for the Samuel Goldwyn Co. for release next season.Image was directed and produced by Lisa Immordino Vreeland, wife of Vreeland's grand boy. Vreeland was the design and style editor of Harpers Bazaar where she labored for 2-and-a-half decades before becoming editor in chief of fashion a stint within the Met's Costume Institute where she aided popularize its historic collections.Immordino Vreeland's co-company company directors round the film are Bent-Jorgen Perlmutt and Frederic Tcheng. Gloss Studio, Jonathan Gray and Mark Lee executive produced. Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com

Pair rushes to 'Crush'

Whannell Balfe "Saw" star Leigh Whannell and Caitriona Balfe have signed onto complete the cast of Smart Pictures' thriller "Crush," which begins principal photography now in La.Malik Bader is pointing from the script by Sonny Mallhi ("The Roommate"). Lucas Till ("X-Males: Top ClassInch) stars alongside Sarah Bolger, Very Reed, Reid Ewing and Camille Guaty.Till plays a star senior high school athlete who becomes the main focus of the secret admirer's obsession. He soon finds out the innocent crush has switched harmful and deadly. Whannell will have who owns a nearby yogurt shop, while Balfe will have who owns a comic store where Reed works.Smart is fully financing the pic, that is being created by its principals Trevor Macy and Marc D. Evans. Mallhi will professional produce with Intrepid's Anil Kurian. Glen Basner's FilmNation will handle worldwide sales, that will commence throughout next week's AFM. U.S. distribution privileges continue to be available.Whannell, who co-produced Lionsgate's boffo "Saw" franchise, most lately authored and co-starred in James Wan's "Insidious," that has made $92 million worldwide on the tiny production budget.Balfe lately made an appearance in J.J. Abrams' "Super 8." Thesp will next be observed in Bryan Singer's sci-fi web series "H+" and "Town of Jerks" alongside Kelly Blatz and Joelle Carter.Whannell is repped by Paradigm and Stacey Testro Worldwide, while WME and Patty Woo Management repetition Balfe. Contact Shaun Sneider at shaun.sneider@variety.com

Lady Gaga, Jason Aldean Set For Grammy Concert

First Published: October 25, 2011 2:45 PM EDT Credit: WireImage NY, N.Y. -- Caption Lady Gaga performs on stage during STING: 25th Anniversary/60th Birthday Concert to Benefit Robin Hood Foundation at Beacon Theatre in NYC on October 1, 2011Lady Gaga and Jason Aldean possible contenders for next years Grammy Awards are set to perform during the annual nominations special next month. LL Cool J will again host the show, to air live on CBS on Nov. 30. A handful of the 78 categories will be announced at the event, to be held at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. The Recording Academy earlier this year reduced the number of categories, which had totaled 109. The Grammys will be held Feb. 12 in Los Angeles and will air live on CBS. Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

TV art galleries embrace full service

Lifetime's "In the Wall" is most likely the suggests that NBC U cable studio Universal Cable Prods. has agreed to outdoors nets. RobertsAfter years of Balkanization among Hollywood's network-studio behemoths, the entrance doors round the production side have out of the blue tossed available. Art galleries that count Large Three nets among their corporate siblings and siblings are progressively going into the outdoors world utilizing their wares.The movement is welcome news for the creative community, whilst it provides to boost the competitive stakes. Functioning just like a "full-service studio" can be a mantra among the bigger shops nowadays.Bob Greenblatt handled to obtain apparent right from the start of his tenure as NBC Entertainment chairman he'd expand the scope in the Peacock's network production well beyond NBC.He gained good on who advertise by recruiting the highly regarded as as Bela Bajaria from CBS to use the machine. She setup two hot comedy prospects at ABC together with a drama within the Eye before she hit her one-month anniversary at the office. (Fortunately, Greenblatt also outdated the studio's sterile-sounding Universal Media Art galleries moniker and returned to classic form with Universal Television.) ABC Art galleries captured setup a comedy together with a drama at NBC, among other outdoors projects. CBS TV Art galleries now counts NBCUniversal just like a customer after landing a collection order from USA Network for buddy dramedy "Common Law,'' from producer Jon Turteltaub.Possibly most likely probably the most unforeseen burst of sales formerly handful of several days arises from Universal Cable Prods., the NBCU cable studio produced in 2008 after Bonnie Hammer produced her own production infrastructure. UCP has not only nabbed series orders from non-NBCU shops (Lifetime's "In the Wall,'' MTV's approaching "The Most Effective My Pants Back'') but features a half-dozen comedy and drama scripts spread among Fox, ABC and CBS, plus projects for NBC proper.What gives? Why the alteration inside the up and lower integrated mindset that occur after last traditions were read for your fin-syn rule (for anyone who is born after 1985, lookup) inside the mid-the 19 nineties?Jesse Roberts, chief operating officer of UCP and professional veep of biz matters for NBCU Cable Entertainment, thinks the push to create an even more diverse portfolio of customers can be a natural evolution for network-affiliated art galleries. It invested a while for professionals who've been dedicated to running systems to understand the "different tempos" in the studio business, she states. "The existence cycle from the show's revenue streams are very different for just about any network together with a studio,'' states Roberts, who was simply a higher biz-matters professional within the Peacock before shifting for the cable side. "The art galleries proceed and take extended-tail perspective. Your main goal is always to create a library of assets which will still spend each year.InchExactly where systems treat shows around the balance sheet becoming an immediate cost, art galleries treat them becoming an investment. The goal is always to create a robust pipeline of suggests that sell around the globe and experience forever in reruns. Think of it as the "I Like Lucy'' standard."You need to feed that pipeline with whatever content you'll be able to, which means you will have to visit as much customers as you possibly can,In . states Roberts. Other industry professionals condition the necessity to make the most of a studio's roster of creative talent deals provides incentive to appear around.You will discover only lots of slots the affiliated network must complete confirmed season, plus it covers art galleries to obtain their talent working. For any very long time, carrying out a general deal (for people sufficiently fortunate to get command one) with NBC, ABC Art galleries or CBS TV Art galleries has range from the knowing that their development might be laser-dedicated to one network. (20th Century Fox TV, clearly, remains round the full-service course for a number of moons.)The silo attitude isn't likely to vanish overnight, nevertheless the Glasnost effect proven within the this past year roughly is certainly an intriguing change. Gleam certain validation for just about any youthful effort like UCP, that's run by an professional quartet made up of Roberts, USA Network prexy Rob Wachtel, Syfy original content prexy Mark Stern and Jerry DiCanio, production topper for UCP and Universal TV."Once your mother notifies you you're great, it will make you're feeling good," Roberts states. "When an outsider notifies you you're great, you know the simple truth is.In . Contact Cynthia Littleton at cynthia.littleton@variety.com

Occupy Wall Street: Hollywood Weighs In on Protesters' Refusal to Vacate Park

NY Mayor Michael Bloomberg has told the Occupy Wall Street protesters that they have to vacate the Lower Manhattan park where they have been camped out for nearly a month.our editor recommendsEntertainment Unions Ramp Up Support for Occupy Wall StreetHollywood Chefs Join Occupy Wall Street ProtestsKanye West Visits Occupy Wall Street ProtestsMichael Moore, Susan Sarandon Make Appearances at Wall Street ProtestsOccupy Wall Street: Hollywood Continues to Weigh In on the ProtestsRelated Topics•Occupy Wall Street The reason? Bloomberg wants a sanitation crew to come into Zuccotti Park to clean up the site, which is filled with more than 1,000 demonstrators. He's ordered them out of the area by 7 a.m. Friday. But the protesters have said they aren't leaving. PHOTOS: Box Office Politics: The Movies and Stars Dems vs. GOPers Love (and Love to Hate) "Come tomorrow morning, we will passively resist and make it as difficult a process to remove us as possible," Occupy Wall Street spokesman Tyler Combelic told CNN. "It's not an occupation if you can't occupy the park." It seems he and his fellow protesters have some support from a few people in Hollywood. Russell Simmons tweeted that he's planning to be at the park at 7 a.m. and encouraged his more than 987,000 followers to do the same. "Meet me at Zuccotti Park tmw at 7AM. There is NO way the brave, patriotic yng ppl are being kicked out," he wrote. PHOTOS: The Scene at Occupy L.A. He also made a plea to Bloomberg via the social networking site: "Dear @MikeBloomberg pls do not throw out protesters at Zuccotti Park. I will pay for clean-up to avoid confrontation." He added: "The yogi in me wants 2 pay 2 clean park & the threat goes away. The activist thinks it may be better to let authorities fu+k themselves." Meanwhile, Mark Ruffalo, who also has been a vocal supporter of the protesters, also chimed in, asking Bloomberg to change his mind. "Now that Liberty Square has been cleaned by the Occupiers what is Bloomberg's reason for Clearing the park other then Provocation? Stop," he tweeted. STORY:Occupy Wall Street Protests Pose Unique Risk for Stars Who Get Involved He also made an appearance at the park Thursday, writing that the demonstrations are far from over: "There is no doubt in my mind that no matter what happens tomorrow this thing is only beginning." He later added that he talked to a policeman who supported the protestors. "Just talked to some of our NYPD brothers," he wrote. "When I asked one what he thinks about #OWS. Said if he wasn't wearing his blues he'd be in here." Roseanne Barr also took issue with the mayor, tweeting: "Bloomberg no!!!" STORY:Occupy Wall Street: What Hollywood Is Saying About the Protests Michael Moore, who also has made appearances at the events, chimed in as well with an update on the ongoings. "Citizens in Zuccotti Park cleaning up the park so police don't have a reason 2 close park down," he tweeted. The protests, which started Sept. 17 in NY, have since spread to Los Angeles and other cities as demonstrators protest corporate greed and corruption. Related Topics Mark Ruffalo Michael Bloomberg Russell Simmons Roseanne Barr Michael Moore Occupy Politics

Seal's Chechen Leader Birthday Bash Performance Questioned By Human Rights Group

While Hilary Swank and Jean-Claude Van Damme have taken heat from human rights groups for appearing at a lavish Oct. 5 party for Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, so far perhaps the highest-paid star to turn out on the occasion has gotten a pass.our editor recommendsHilary Swank, Jean-Claude Van Damme Slammed for Attending Birthday of Chechen Leader Human Rights Watch, which had previously denounced Swank and Van Damme for their appearances at a celebration feting Kadryrov on his 35th birthday, has sent an inquiry to Seal regarding his performance at the event. The organization has called on stars who attended the party to reimburse any money that they were paid to participate. "Ramzan Kadyrov is linked to a litany of horrific human rights abuses. It's inappropriate for stars to get paid to party with him. It bolsters his image and legitimizes a brutal leader and his regime. And getting paid to be part of such a lavish show in Chechnya trivializes the suffering of countless victims of human rights abuses there," the organization said. PHOTOS: Top 10 Highest Paid Music Artists The website Caucasian Knot says Rosa Pashaeva, head of the division of arts and educational institutions of the Ministry of Culture of the Chechen Republic, declined to estimate how much the talent was paid to appear. But a representative associated with one of those in attendance tells THR that normally celebrities are paid in the six figures to attend such events but any time a performance is involved, the rate rises to seven figures. In Seal's case, he may have gotten a stunning amount per song because Pashaeva reportedly said that he was supposed to perform for 30 minutes but sang only two songs because of time restrictions. Seal's publicist did not respond to THR's request for comment. "As for invited celebrities -- till the last day we didn't know exactly who would come and take part in celebrations," Pashaeva told the Caucasian Knot. "I wasn't involved in organizing the arrival of celebrities; but when they came, it was quite easy to deal with them," said Alvi Karimov, the head of the press-service of the Chechen president. "They eagerly communicated with citizens, took pictures with them, and even danced lezginka." As previously reported by THR, Van Damme stood on stage at the party and said, "I love you Mr. Kadyrov" while Swank said she was honored to be in Grozny and wished Kadyrov a "Happy Birthday." After Swank spoke, British violinist Vanessa-Mae performed for a reported half a million dollars. There were fireworks and performances by acrobats. The celebration was held on a floating stage on the River Sunzha; portraits of Kadyrov were displayed throughout the city. Related Topics Seal

'Attack The Block' DVD Exclusives: Believe The Hype

Should you did not see "Attack the Block" although it is at theaters, you skipped on among the best genre movies of the season. Take a look at our "Attack the Block" review if you do not trust me the film lives as much as its massive hype and more. Trust. Fortunately, should you did miss this extremely inventive sci-fi action comedy, you will get another opportunity to tool up soon. "Attack the Block" hits DVD on October 25, and in front of the large release date, we have got two exclusive clips in the home video release for the viewing pleasure. Up first, director Joe Cornish talks in a unique behind-the-moments take a look at "Attack the Block" about creating a higher concept sci-fi flick on the fairly low quality. "Block" does not come outfitted with similar financial resources you will find in main studio tent rods such as the "Transformers" movies, however, you wouldn't realize it from searching in the film Cornish informs all of you about this. Next is yet another exclusive start looking in a featurette that's best seen by individuals individuals who've already seen "Block." Cornish takes audiences behind the curtain at the way the final moments of "Block" might have performed out through a number of storyboarded sequences that never made their method to the screen. Again, some spoilers for that "Block" finale in that one continue but be careful! There's more "Attack the Block" goodness if you are in NY City now: Cornish is visiting NY Comic Disadvantage now, and there is a screening of "Block" in the MoMA on Thursday (October 13). Inform us what you believe within the comments section as well as on Twitter!

'Real Steel' likely to K.O. box office

'Real Steel''The Ides of March'DreamWorks' rock Them sock Them robot pic "Real Steel" will not have trouble knocking out its competition in the weekend's domestic B.O. -- precisely how hard it'll hit is difficult to calculate, however.The consensus appears to place the film around the mid-$20 millions, while fellow wide opener, Sony's George Clooney political drama "The Ides of March," is anticipated to range from $ten million and $14 million."Real Steel," which Disney launches today at 3,440 locations, including 270 in Imax, is monitoring best with families and fans, two of the most difficult demos to pigeonhole. Photos specific to fans have experienced a malaise on the market recently (consider photos like "Fright Evening" and "Conan the Barbarian"). Family turnout, meanwhile, is infamously tough to predict, since tykes aren't paid for for by monitoring services.With "The Lion King" in three dimensional and "Dolphin Tale" carrying out extremely well, "Real Steel" may need the market's family momentum.Warner Bros.' "Dolphin Tale" increased to No. 1 last weekend, throughout which "Lion King" dropped 52% in the third outing -- a pleasant-enough hold, thinking about Disney promoted the re-release like a two-week engagement. "Dolphin Tale" has cumed almost $40 million locally "Lion King," $81 million.Overseas, "Real Steel" could manage an upset over "The Smurfs."The film launches day-and-date in roughly 24% from the worldwide market, including Australia, Mexico, Russia and Taiwan. "Smurfs," that has won overseas B.O. for eight straight days (last weekend it collected $10.7 million), narrowly beat "Abduction's" $10.a million weekend gross.Limited Stateside releases include Emilio Estevez's Martin Sheen starrer "The Way In Which,Inch from Producers Distribution Agency, at 33 locations, while IFC's horror follow up "Human Centipede 2: Full Sequence" opens at 18 playdates and also the Weinstein Co.'s eighties-set Juno Temple starrer "Dirty Girl" at nine.With "Real Steel," Friday evening tests will tell them about, since fans are frequently first-responders and can gauge how well the film plays to that particular demo overall. Disney is not as worried about the household aud reaction, because the studio tested the pic extensively, with families rating the film best."Real Steel" has a relatively modest price of $110 million after tax savings, specifically for a effects-heavy tentpole.Clooney's "Ides of March," meanwhile, was fully funded by Mix Creek Pictures for any reported $12.5 million. The new sony acquired U.S. privileges towards the film last November. Set throughout a presidential primary, with Ryan Gosling because the campaign manager to Clooney's candidate, pic should attract mostly over-25 audiences. Appeal for stars, including Evan Rachel Wood, could attract some more youthful moviegoers.The new sony is applying like a comp Clooney's "Michael Clayton," which gained $10.4 million throughout its first weekend in wide release in 2007. That film made $49 million locally. Contact Andrew Stewart at andrew.stewart@variety.com

Following Success of 'The Lion King,' Disney Will Re-Release Four Other Films in three dimensional

The storyline from the box office in September wasn't that 'Warrior' made only $a million more total than 'The Debt' gained over Labor Day weekend, but that 'The Lion King 3D' rerelease would be a juggernaut. The Disney reissue capped this area office for 2 straight weekends in September and it has gained $80 million to-date. Consequently, what is the news shojuld not be a surprise: Disney and Disney/Pixar introduced intentions of Tuesday to re-release four past films in three dimensional within the next 2 yrs. Per the pr release, 'Beauty and also the Beast' would be the first classic to find the third dimensional treatment if this hits theaters on Jan. 13, 2012 opposite 'Contraband,' 'Man on Ledge' and 'Premium Hurry, three male-heavy actioners strangely scheduled for the similar weekend. Later the coming year, Disney/Pixar will release 'Finding Nemo' on Sept. 14, 2012. Searching ahead, 'Monsters, Corporation.' will receive a theatrical re-release on Jan. 18, 2013, four several weeks before 'Monsters University' -- the 'Monsters Corporation.' prequel -- hits theaters on June 21, 2013. Rounding the list, 'The Little Mermaid' arrives on Sept. 13, 2013. "Great tales and great figures are timeless, and also at Disney we are fortunate to possess a treasure chest of both," stated Wally Disney Galleries leader Alan Bergman inside a statement. "We are thrilled to provide audiences of any age the opportunity to experience these beloved tales within an exciting new way with three dimensional -- as well as in the situation of more youthful decades, the very first time around the giant screen." Offering more youthful audiences the opportunity to experience these faves inside a cinema is fine and dandy, however it seems Disney has shrewdly cheated what individuals have noted for years: September and The month of january are dead theatrical several weeks and re-giving beloved classics -- especially ones targeted toward kids -- is really a guaranteed method to box office nirvana. Having a "treasure chest" of retro classics, expect this gimmick to increase well past 2013, along with other galleries jumping in to the fray. [via Pr Release] [Photo: Everett Collection] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook Movies We Don't Want Re-Launched in three dimensional 'Casablanca''Bruno''The Wicker Guy''Hostel''Pink Flamingos''Human Centipede''Gosford Park''Requiem for any Dream''Annie Hall''Kramer versus. Kramer''Star Wars' See All Moviefone Art galleries »

Apple iPhone 4S: What Hollywood Is Saying

In Hollywood, Apple's launch of the iPhone 4S and advancements including iOS 5 and iCloud generated talk about what Tuesday's news might mean in areas such as content delivery and the future of the human interface.our editor recommendsApple Introduces iPhone 4S With Voice Control Features Apple iPhone 4S Elicits Mixed Web Reaction From ConsumersTim Cook's iPhone 4S Launch Presentation: What the Media Are SayingApple's Tim Cook: 5 Things to Know About the New CEO But some also acknowledged that overall, they were underwhelmed by the news, saying that they expected some surprises beyond what had already reached the blogosphere. PHOTOS: Super Bowl's Most Iconic Commercials, With Apple's '1984' Mac Ad Voice Recognition Shipping Oct 14, iPhone 4S will include a beta version of the Siri "personal assistant" voice system (named after the voice search company behind this technology, which Apple acquired in 2010), which underscores the promise of the human interface. "I do believe computers are going to become personal assistants," said Michael Cioni, CEO of Hollywood postproduction house LightIron Digital. "This is cognitive understanding. ... We saw a computer having a conversation with a human on a consumer device." David Wertheimer, CEO and executive director of the non-profit Entertainment Technology Center at USC took a cautious approach to this announcement: "Apple is all about ease of use. Voice recognition is the next level in making it simpler for consumers. It will be interesting to see how well it really works. ... Voice recognition is very difficult to do." PHOTOS: 9 Highest Paid Entertainment CEOs Content Delivery Wertheimer noted that generally speaking about the iPhone 4S, "you have faster download speed, which means better streaming; and the whole cloud infrastructure enables more content buying and renting. That is good for Hollywood." Some also pointed to AirPlay Mirroring-a feature previewed earlier this year for iOS 5-that will come to iPhone 4S. Said entrepreneur and industry vet Bob Lambert, a board member of ETC and a former Disney exec: "It is important that a smartphone becomes a nexus of your personal information and communication, offering delivery of live streamed content and prerecorded content to laptops and TVs." Lambert noted that in addition to content delivery, this also has potential applications in production, possibly for viewing of dailies. UltraViolet Wertheimer suggested that the launch of the iCloud and iOS 5 -- both scheduled for availability on Oct. 12 -- is good for Hollywood in that it could help consumers to better understand rights lockers. He sees this as a plus for the industry consortium Digital Entertainment Content Ecosystem (DECE), which is readying to launch UltraViolet, a cloud-based digital rights system that effectively allows consumers to create a virtual content library that can be accessed anytime and on any device. "The idea that rights to the content can be stored in the cloud and brought to devices when needed is a big idea," Wertheimer said. "This is hard for DECE to communicate. Apple is going to help educate consumers, and that works to DECE's advantage." But despite more than 70 DECE member companies including most of the major consumers electronics companies and Hollywood studios (with the exception of Disney), Apple remains absent from the DECE table. This remains a challenge to DECE in that iTunes will not support UltraViolet content. In earlier interviews, DECE members have said that they believed Apple devices might still be able to play UltraViolet content. DECE was contacted Tuesday for this story but didn't respond to an interview request. Cloud Computing Some suggested that iCloud could help to elevate the understanding of cloud computing in Hollywood. "Behind the scenes there has been resistance to pursuing the use of the cloud aggressively (concerns surround dependability and security)," pointed out Lambert. "Once it can be shown that cloud connectivity can scale for devices such as this, it might make it easier for the production community to (introduce) professional cloud applications." 1080P Video Camera Director of photography Steven Poster, who is president of the International Cinematographers Guild, said of the iPhone 4S's 1080P video camera: "This is great, any tool that can be used for even semi-professional work is finding its way into the business. Today we make images on tools that a year ago you wouldn't have thought." But he warned that it still take professionals to make good pictures with this tools. Related Topics Apple

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Rob Conaway's Dying Ruled Accidental in Autopsy

Taxi and Grease actor Rob Conaway's dying on May 27 was accidental and triggered by major internal infection, with different coroner's report released Friday.our editor recommendsJeff Conaway, Star of 'Taxi' and 'Grease,' Dies at 60Emmys 2011: Rob Conaway, 'Seinfeld's' Uncle Leo, among 'In Memoriam' SnubsRelated Subjects•Obituaries A toxicology test wasn't completed round the actor, who had past drug problems, as they happen to be make the hospital for the days before his dying and also the blood stream may have return clean, La County coroner Craig Harvey told the Connected Press. When Conaway became a member of a health care facility on May 10, he did register opiates together with other drugs within the system. He was include a medically triggered coma soon after and introduced off existence support on May 26. PHOTOS: Hollywood's Notable Deaths Conaway spoken about his addiction struggles incorporated within the VH1 reality show Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Arrived 2008. He will be a team captain for Season 3 in the cable outlet's Celebrity Fit Club in 2006 but fought and left after three episodes to use rehab. Conaway's large acting break came when he was cast within the vain actor/cab driver Bobby on Taxi. He was nominated for Golden Globes in 1979 and ྌ but left the show following a third season, though he guest-starred by 50 percent episodes throughout Season 4. He's possibly most broadly noted for co-starring as Kenickie inside the 1978 film adaptation of Grease, through which he's featured plainly by 50 percent in the film's most broadly used musical amounts, which were released as singles: "Summer season Nights," which showed up at No. 5 round the Billboard Hot 100, and "Greased Lightnin.' The actor was particularly absent using this year's Emmy Honours' "In Memoriam" tribute. Related Subjects Rob Conaway Grease

'MythBusters' Host Jamie Hyneman Logs 30,000 Fans on First Day's Twitter Account

MythBusters host Jamie Hyneman launched his first Twitter account Tuesday and acquired greater than 30,000 fans within seven several hours.our editor recommendsPresident Obama Appears on 'Mythbusters' (video)Funnel Venture Wants 3d 'Mythbusters' While using the handle "JamieNoTweet," the tv personality and effects specialist's first tweet read, "Year starts tonight at 9pm E/P #MythBusters. Does that become qualified being an initial tweet? (tap tap) is factor on?" Hyneman told The Hollywood Reporter via email he grew to become an associate from the social media within the behest of his MythBusters co-hort Adam Savage, "Adam finally used me lower. That's why I grew to become an associate of." PHOTOS: Hollywood's Twitter Feuds Savage, who posts messages under "donttrythis," has greater than 500,000 fans on his Twitter account. Savage introduced Hyneman's participation Tuesday, "ATTENTION!!! MR. HYNEMAN Is Becoming ON TWITTER. You'll be able to follow him @JamieNoTweet (he probably won't answer you. Just sayin')." He later noted, "Wow. @JamieNoTweet has 6400 fans in 18 minutes. Doesn't appear that thrilled. http://lockerz.com/s/14." Hyneman isn't sure whether he'll keep JamieNoTweet strictly about business or then add personal particulars. He told THR, "Less than sure at this time around. Like other things I plan making it after a while along." The beret-wearing host did, however, shared his Twitter traffic goals with THR, "I really like getting 25k fans for starters tweet. That'd be described as a good ratio to keep.In . The MythBusters also launched a Facebook account Tuesday, "Jamie and Adam." Related Subjects Discovery Funnel

The Trailer for Oscar Contender 'Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close' Will Probably Make You Cry

Peek behind the Moviefone HQ curtain: your trusty editors were just discussing what 2011 film will emerge as the Best Picture frontrunner moments ago! Will it be the George Clooney-led family drama 'The Descendants'? Perhaps 'The Artist,' with backing from Harvey Weinstein? Maybe presumed Oscar-bait 'War Horse' from director Steven Spielberg? Or could it be 'Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close,' director Stephen Daldry's adaptation of the best-selling book by Jonathan Safran Foer? Until these films screen the answer will remain elusive but one thing is clear: based on its just-released trailer, 'Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close,' is poised to make a huge Oscar run. Harvey, George, Steven: you've got company. Tom Hanks and Sandra Bullock star as parents to a precocious 11-year-old boy named Oskar Schell (newcomer Thomas Horn, a former 'Teen Jeopardy!' winner), who has his world shattered when his father dies at the World Trade Center on 9/11. In the aftermath, Oskar finds a key that his father left behind and goes on a journey to search for the lock it calls home. If that sounds like the plot to 'Hugo,' it kinda is -- except instead of 30 Seconds to Mars, the trailer for 'Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close' uses U2's "Where the Streets Have No Name" to great effect. As Oscar obsessives likely know, Stephen Daldry has directed three films, and all three have been nominated for Best Picture. Does 'Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close' have enough juice to give him a first win? You'll find out when it arrives in theaters on Christmas. Watch the trailer in HD over at Apple.

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Rooney retires from '60 Minutes'

RooneyAndy Rooney has stepped down from his regular weekly spot at CBS's "60 Minutes," a position he's held since 1978. The 92-year-old newscaster will announce the move himself this evening after a seg in which he is interviewed about his career by Morley Safer."There's nobody like Andy and there never will be. He'll hate hearing this, but he's an American original," said CBS News chairman and show producer Jeff Fager. "His contributions to '60 Minutes' are immeasurable; he's also a great friend. It's harder for him to do it every week, but he will always have the ability to speak his mind on '60 Minutes' when the urge hits him."Rooney's career at the longrunning newsmag began in July 1978 with an essay about the reporting methods for car crash fatalities on Independence Day weekend. With James J. Kilpatrick and Shana Alexander, he co-hosted a slot starting that fall before taking over solo the next year.Rooney has contributed to "60 Minutes" since its first season, appearing with Palmer Williams in a seg called "Ipso and Facto" initially and producing segments for Harry Reasoner. He was born in Albany, N.Y. and served in the army during WWII. He and five other correspondents flew with the Eighth Air Force on the first U.S. bombing raid over Germany. Contact Sam Thielman at sam.thielman@variety.com

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Erin Andrews: Dancings Val Chmerkovskiy Is Attractive

La, Calif. -- Val Chmerkovskiy might have stolen his mattress-on-the-stage Dwts move from older brother Maksim Chmerkovskiy, and the Season 10 partner Erin Andrews, however the ESPN host didn't have problems seeing their trick duplicated within the competition. Great for them, you gotta go large, Erin told Billy Rose bush and Package Hoover on Mondays Access Hollywood Live. You gotta create a statement, right? Val and the Season 13 partner, Elisabetta Canalis, narrowly steered clear of elimination a week ago, but Erin thinks they two arent headed for that exit door in the near future. Vals very creative, very attractive, hell decipher it out, she stated. While shes rooting on her behalf former partner Maks and Hope Solo Erins loyalty is split. Im happy for Maks as well as for Hope Im a significant Nancy Sophistication fan Love her! Erin stated of watching and casting a election for that HLN host. It has been more than a year since Erin taken part on Dwts, and she or he accepted she thought it was tough to keep weight on as she went further and additional within the competition. I had been a walking lollipop, my body system am emaciated it had been unmanageable, she stated. I loved my stomach, the relaxation from it [less. Erin also, once more, offer relaxation the gossips that they was romantically associated with her Season 10 partner Maks. I was just great buddies, she was adamant. Dwts returns to ABC at 8/7 C on Monday evening. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All privileges reserved.These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Who's Up For any New Scarface? And 5 Other Tales You Will Be Speaking About Today

Happy Thursday! Also in today’s edition from the Broadsheet: Elton John wants to create a musical biopic about Elton John… Harvey Weinstein reaches a unique Place with Sean Penn… Joe Pesci will apparently sue for his Gotti role… Ang Lee is extremely seriously interested in his 3-D Existence of Pi… and much more. · Scarface, the gangster narrative already noted for influential film versions in 1932 and 1983, is essentially turning out to be the Star comes into the world of violent outsider mob stories: Universal and producer Martin Bregman (who created the 󈨔s version) are apparently reteaming to build up a brand new version for contemporary audiences. “The film isn't supposed to have been a remake or perhaps a follow up,” notes Deadline, and from charge character’s ethnicity towards the specific crime racket of preference has not yet been determined. Hmm. I seem like perhaps a callous newcomer Tea Party delegate in Washington would really take this one stage further. [Deadline] · Elton John is adapting his existence story for that screen, roping in the Billy Elliott writing partner Lee Hall for any “biographical musical fantasy” known as Rocketman. But will it exist together with Scarface? [Deadline] · The Weinstein Company has acquired the Sean Penn-as-Robert Cruz-as-Nazi hunter road-trip flick This Should Be the area for U.S. distribution. Knowing by Stephanie Zacharek’s review from Cannes, that one might find scissors before it sees theaters. [Pr release] · Producer of Gotti: Within the Shadow of My Dad states that Joe Pesci doesn’t possess a leg to face on in the suit declaring they arrived at an “iron-clad,” $3 million deal for Pesci to star within the film. OK, fine concerning the leg. Does he possess a contract? Appears like this might settle it. [TMZ] · Fox chief Tom Rothman wants to really make it very, very obvious that Ang Lee has great anticipation for that 3-D within the Existence of Pi: “Ang thinks he is able to use 3-D to envelop the crowd, to move the crowd on exactly what is a very metaphysical journey,” he stated Wednesday in the 3-D Entertainment Summit. “It’s another language of storytelling. He’s while using stereoscope to regulate the crowd’s relationship to that particular character.” [LAT] · James Cameron, meanwhile, stored it a lot more real about galleries’ 3-D conversions of the back catalogs: “They check this out potential. It just takes just a little healthy avarice. And doubts tend disappear.” Are you able to not love the man? Don’t answer that. [The Wrap]

Q&A: Jake Johnson Talks New Girl, The Adorable Zooey Deschanel & Stud Jonah Hill

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- (500) Days of Summer star Zooey Deschanel heads to television on Tuesday night as the quirky and heartbroken Jessica in the season premiere of FOXs new comedy, New Girl. The series pits the adorable actress opposite three handsome roommates, happy to take in an offbeat female renter with models for friends. Jake Johnson plays Nick, the rock of Jessicas new boy bunch, recently heartbroken himself, and as fans will see in the premiere episode, which airs at 9/8 C on FOX, possibly falling for his new housemate already. The actor himself, though, is already completely on Team Zooey, after hitting it off during the audition process. Access Hollywood: When did you actually realize Zooey was adorable?Jake Johnson: The audition process. I had to go in there and do chemistry tests with her, and you can do chemistry tests with actors and they can be really cool or not very cool, and she jumped up and was really friendly and I think she hugged me. AH: What exactly is a chemistry test does it involve scientists and Bunsen burners?JJ: Thats right, its all chemicals. A chemistry test is just you have to go through a whole audition process to get there and then its between you and a couple of other people and they bring you in a room with the star. I had to do one with Ashton [Kutcher] for No Strings [Attached] and they just see if you guys are gonna work on set. AH: Was there a moment in the test where you knew you got the part?JJ: No, actually After I tested, I stayed up all night, I couldnt sleep and I got the call the next morning. I had some alcohol in my system and I was wearing a robe. They called and told me I got the job, so I was able to sleep for a day and I started work soon thereafter. AH: Theres a little chemistry with Nick and Jessica in the first episode. Will Nick end up the Jim to Jessicas Pam, Office-style?JJ: [Creator] Liz Meriwether has hinted at that, but they keep us really in the dark. I think they would like there to be that kind of built in chemistry between us and itd be really fun to play because shes such a talented actress. AH: More fun that being just the buddy.JJ: Thats 100 percent right. And you dont know me, but Im not that nice of a guy, and I wouldnt just say all these pleasantries if I didnt feel them (laughs) Im not one of these actors. I dont believe everyones awesome and incredible, but shes really awesome and incredible (laughs), so working with her and having that has been really easy and fun. AH: Whats one thing your castmates dont know about you that they should?JJ: I like listening to R. Kelly in my trailer before scenes. AH: Is there some I Believe I Can Fly involved?JJ: No, Step in the Name of Love. (CLICK HERE To listen) Theres been murmurs where Max [Greenfield, who plays Schmidt] and Lamorne [Morris, who plays Winston] will say theyre hearing weird sounds coming out of my trailer, but I like to get my energy up before a scene, so theres some push-ups in my trailer listening to some R. Kelly before a scene. AH: As soon as you hear the show is getting a full series run, whats going to be your first big purchase?JJ: I think what Im going to get is one of those O.J. Simpson-type broncos, but I want it open top. AH: An old Ford Bronco? Thats definitely a lady magnet.JJ: That is a lady magnet. Tell my wife that (laughs). AH: Youre in the new 21 Jump Street movie. Did you cross paths with Johnny Depp?JJ: Unfortunately not, but I heard some stories. I got the [word] that he was like the coolest dude in the whole world and he was just unbelievably professional and awesome and no one could believe that Johnny Depp was doing the movie. He had a bunch of stuff and he shot it all in, I think, 20 straight hours of work. Hes just a mad man, but I got to work with Johan [Hill] and Channing Tatum. Those dudes are just such studs. I got to work with Jonah on Alan Gregory, the animated show Being able to work with him so much has been such an inspiration because the dude is so talented and so young. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved.This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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Emmy showrunners speak the truth

Numerous Emmy-nominated professional producers discuss the challeneges to have their shows fresh, the required steps to produce experts and fans happy and the value of an excellent lunch:Robert Carlock"30 Rock"With "30 Rock" sitting on the atmosphere for a while now, are you aware the finest challenges creatively?All of us do three, four, sometimes five tales per episode, therefore we must run pretty fast to face over the concept Monster. On several occasion, usually late inside the season, we now have found ourselves joking inside the room in regards to the crazy path an account typically takes once we were irresponsible (let us say Tracy died and met Richard Nixon but got advice from him?) after which it recognized, 'Wait, we now have done that.' The job is always to move ahead, keep improving the ante comically, while still departing room for your figures to build up.Sara Colleton"Dexter"With "Dexter" likely to begin its sixth season, how difficult can it be to keep the standards as much as when the series first began?Everyone who produces "Dexter" is dedicated to keeping our prime standard set with the premiere season. Which is why we always think theme first after which it search for a seasonlong plot for Dexter to educate yourself regarding that theme. We spend enormous time period searching at each human behavior that Dexter has experienced in the last seasons and take him next into uncharted parts of human emotion. That is what forms our unlikely bond while using audience.Jason Katims"Friday Evening Lights"How satisfying could it happen to be to find out "Friday Evening Lights" finally get Emmy nominated after being considerably congratulated for this type of very long time?It's liberating, and also, since it's are available in the conclusion within our run I consider it an acknowledgement of with our final season, nevertheless the entire run in the show. The fact remains, to this day once i mention the show in conversation, I recieve plenty of blank stares. Many people still haven't even learned about it. I'm hopeful the Emmy noms will persuade folks to discover the show. I still believe "Friday Evening Lights" may have a large viewership. It'll you need to us 10 years or two a lot more than other shows to acquire there.Robert King"The Truly Amazing Wife"Your show is becoming such great fan and critical reaction. Does that produce more pressure to keep it about the right course continue?Oh yea yea yes. A couple of from the fans use a real sense of possession toward the figures, so there are many pressure to stay consistent with the characters' spines. Fortunately the figures keep on growing as well as the fans appear to just accept their growth, to make sure that helps it be better to consider these lower strange and unfamiliar paths. The Alicia this year is not the same as the Alicia the initial year. It feels as if really the only constant is change, therefore the pressure is a lot more about maintaining a specific level of surprise and discovery.Bill Prady"The Big Bang Theory"Because the show is finally Emmy nominated and stays a ratings hit, are you aware the finest challenges ahead?Nominations and ratings are great and wonderful, nonetheless they don't affect the ever-present challenge in writing a tv comedy: What is the next story? That challenge will be a hundred smaller sized challenges: Is line funny? Basically you have to separate people items you have complete control over and people items you don't. We can be found in each day with three goals: To use hard, to create a show we may decide to watch and to discover a new place to order lunch from because the place we bought from yesterday attracted.Mike Schur"Parks and Entertainment""Parks" really seems to own hit its stride if you do initial bumpiness. How managed to get happen turn the corner?In my opinion this might describe most shows, really. It takes a few episodes to own all of the gears start meshing in the way they need to for just about any show being creatively effective. I don't think inside our situation there's any miracle moment. Most of us just kind of enhanced at developing a bad tone and magnificence i had been striving at. Contact Stuart Levine at stuart.levine@variety.com