SAG extends exec director's deal thru 2014

David White, the top exec at the Screen Actors Guild for the past three years, is signed to remain in that post until at least 2014 -- whether or not SAG merges with the American Federation of Television & Radio Artists. A SAG spokesperson had said Wednesday that its national board had voted earlier this year to extend White's contract as national exec director into 2015 but later revised that information to say that the extension would be into 2014. The guild had not disclosed previously the extension and did not reveal salary terms.SAG leaders are in the midst of hammering out a merger plan with AFTRA and have not yet decided on the role that White -- and his AFTRA counterpart Kim Roberts Hedgpeth -- would play in a combined union. Reps of the performer unions have scheduled eight days of meetings starting Jan. 7 to sort out details of a possible final proposal that's scheduled to be submitted to the national boards at the end of January. Other details of the merger proposal haven't been revealed yet including the name of the new union, constitution, financing, entry requirements and dues. But it appears White's likely to play some kind of leadership role in a merger, given that he's managed to forge a solid relationship with the guild's national board, in contrast to his immediate predecessors.White was tapped as interim national exec director in early 2009 when the national board's self-styled moderates ousted Doug Allen amid frustration over Allen's failure to reach a deal with the majors on a primetime-feature master contract. Allen, a longtime exec with the National Football League Players Assn., had been tapped for the SAG post in the wake of the 2005 ouster of Greg Hessinger by the SAG board, when the self-styled progressives of the Membership First coalition came to power. In October 2009, the SAG moderates removed White's interim tag and gave him a two-year deal as he closed agreements on a half a dozen contracts and operated in a low-key manner that contrasted sharply with Allen's brash approach. White's initial contract, which ran through February 2012, elevated him into the chief negotiator post; he headed the SAG bargaining team for seven weeks in the fall of 2010, leading to a three-year successor deal on the feature-primetime contract.In his nine months as interim SAG chief, White oversaw cuts of about 35 staff slots as a result of a budgetary deficit. Since then, in addition to pushing for merger, he's also moved to heighten SAG's commitment to upgrading its technology. White served as the guild's general counsel from 2002-06 before becoming managing principal of Los Angeles-based Entertainment Strategies Group. He was a labor and employment attorney at O'Melveny & Myers before joining SAG in 2002.According to SAG's filing of its LM-2 form with the U.S. Dept. of Labor, White was paid a salary of $452,877 plus disbursements of $21,060 during SAG's fiscal year ended April 30. Roberts Hedgpeth, who's topped AFTRA since 2005, was paid $375,560 for the same period. Jay Roth, who's headed the Directors Guild of America since 1995, has the top exec salary at $736,430 in the DGA's filing for 2010. David Young, who's headed the WGA West since 2005, was paid $461,730 for the fiscal year ended March 31; Lowell Peterson, WGA East topper since 2008, received $253,834 in the most recent fiscal year.As for the possible SAG-AFTRA merger, the unions have been hush-hush but using the word "productive" to describe the four rounds of formal discussions by the AFTRA and SAG Group for One Union. Proponents have argued that a combined union would be more powerful and remove jurisdictional overlaps; opponents contend that the new union should be for actors only, but SAG voters have been backing pro-merger candidates overwhelmingly in recent elections.Should the proposal be approved by the national boards, members would be asked to OK the merger as early as this spring in a contest that would require 60% of those voting in each union to approve. SAG currently has about 120,000 members while AFTRA has about 70,000, with about 45,000 performers belonging to both unions.SAG members defeated merger proposals in 1999 and 2003. Merger was supported by 58% of those voting in the 2003 contest, when the combined union was to be called the Alliance of Intl. Media Artists. Contact Dave McNary at dave.mcnary@variety.com

Cheetah, Tarzan's Partner Chimp, Dies at 80

Tarzan, The Ape Guy Cheetah, one of many chimpanzees who starred within the Tarzan films from the nineteen thirties, died of kidney failure Saturday, based on People. He was apparently eighty years old. Among the original chimps who starred alongside Johnny Weissmuller within the classic Tarzan films, Cheetah, sometimes credited as Cheetah-Mike, was acquired through the Weissmuller estate prior to the chimp upon the market in the Suncoast Primate Sanctuary in Palm Harbor, Fla. Browse the relaxation of present day news "It's with great sadness the community has lost a dear friend and member of the family,Inch the sanctuary authored on its website now. Take a look at these classic clips of Cheetah: Chimpanzees live typically 45 years within the wild, while a chimp in captivity can live typically six decades.

Pedro Armendariz Junior. dies at 71

Mexican character actor Pedro Armendariz Junior., the boy from the superstar throughout the "golden age" of Mexican films within the nineteen forties and '50s, died Monday of cancer in NY City. He was 71. Armendariz was most widely known for taking part in sly, sometimes cynical figures he endowed with wit and charisma. The actor performed Gov. Riley within the 2005 movie "The Legend of Zorro" coupled with roles in 1989's "Old Gringo" and "Not so long ago in Mexico" in 2003. He behaved in additional than 100 films, such as the Mexican hit "The Crime of Father Amaro." Armendariz have been married and divorced two times and it is made it by a number of children. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

Belvaux's '38 Witnesses' to open Rotterdam

The world preem of helmer Lucas Belvaux's crime drama "38 temoins" (38 Witnesses) will open the Rotterdam Film Festival on Jan. 25. Based on a novel by Didier Decoin, pic revolves around Louise (Sophie Quinton), who returns home after a business trip to discover her street was the scene of a crime. Initially there appear to be no witnesses, but over time she learns that 38 people heard or saw something that night, including her husband Pierre (Yvan Attal). It's the eighth feature from the Belgian helmer, who works mainly out of France, and his second collaboration with Attal after kidnap drama "Rapt" in 2009. World sales are handled by Films Distribution, with Diaphana set to distribute in Gaul. Rotterdam closes Feb. 4 with helmer Daniel Nettheim's psychological drama "The Hunter," starring Willem Dafoe as a mercenary, sent by a shadowy biotech company to Australia to hunt the last Tasmanian tiger. Based on the eponymous novel by "Sleeping Beauty" helmer Julia Leigh, pic preemed at the Toronto Film Festival. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

Jos Angel Santana, James Franco's Former NYU Professor, States He Was Fired After Bad Grade

This time around this past year -- when James Franco was James Francoing his way on multilple web sites and also you could not make one mouse-click without tripping onto a tale about his latest art project, movie, school assignment, video clip, 'General Hospital' appearance or Oscar-hosting responsibilities -- it had been says while signed up for an NYU acting class, Franco received a D-grade. The irony! Well, it appears the professor who trained Franco in 'Directing the Actor II' was subsequently fired -- and he's about as pleased with that outcome while you were with 'Your Highness.' (CHEAP SHOT!) Jose Angel Santana has filed a suit against NYU after losing his job, possibly simply -- he claims -- due to unhealthy grade he gave Franco. "The college has bent over backwards to produce a Franco-friendly atmosphere, that's without a doubt," Santana told the NY Publish. "The college has been doing my way through its energy to curry favor with James Franco." This fall, Franco trained their own class at NYU. "For me, they have switched the NYU graduate film degree into swag for James Franco's reasons," Santana stated, "a possession, something you can purchase.Inch Santana states he gave Franco poor people grade due to excessive absences the star skipped 12 from 14 classes in the mission for any masters degree in fine arts. Within the complaint, which Roger Friedman at Hollywood411 states have, Santana places blame bigotry like a primary reason to be fired, and states that "another professor, Jay Anania, even the brother from the late Elizabeth Edwards, been with them set for him." Anania authored and directed this years film 'William Vincent,' which featured Franco. This past year, Franco -- who had been notoriously captured pics of asleep while attending a lecture at Columbia College in NY -- stated he was Comfortable with people underestimating his resolve for academia. "If they would like to fresh paint the image from the stoner likely to school, it's type of Comfortable with me since it really takes more pressure than normal off," he told Movieline. "In the event that's how they wish to illustrate me, it's fine. Because my schoolwork is not a performance. I am going there because I am getting a lot from it and I am dealing with work wonderful my personal favorite authors or professors. Therefore if that's how they would like to illustrate it, it isn't removing from why I am there. Also it takes pressure off. Which means you type of need to roll by using it.Inch Franco's reps haven't yet taken care of immediately Moviefone's request comment concerning the suit. [via NYP] [Photo: WireImage] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Top Makeup Contenders Vie For Oscar Short List: 'The Artist', 'Anonymous', 'Iron Lady', 'Albert Nobbs', and 'J. Edgar'

CBSJohnny Galecki in "The Big Bang Theory" Johnny Galecki was up early catching up on correspondence on his second day off from production on CBS hit comedy The Big Bang Theory when he started getting text messages with news of his first Golden Globe nomination from the publicity folks at the show's studio, Warner Bros. Television.our editor recommends'The Artist' Tops Golden Globe Nominations Golden Globe Awards Nominations: The Complete ListGolden Globe Awards Nominations: The Nominees' ReactionsGolden Globe Awards Nominations: Key Stats, Inclusions and Snubs (Analysis)'Homeland' EPs Lowered Expections After SAG Shutout, Rewarded With 3 Golden Globe Noms "They started texting me at 5:20 in the morning and I accused them of being misinformed and drunk," Galecki said with a laugh. "I replied with, 'You're misfiring texts to [The Mentalist star] Simon Baker or someone else, this can not be true." PHOTOS: Golden Globe Awards Nominees In true form to his on-screen alter ego, lovable nerd Leonard Hofstadter, Galecki needed further convincing of the accolade. "They told me, 'No, it's you, go to HollywoodReporter.com and they sent me the link because I couldn't believe it," he said of his nom for actor in a comedy series. With The Big Bang Theory shut out of the comedy series category after having picked up nominations in the field last year, Galecki said he considers his individual recognition representative for the show as a whole -- and for co-star Jim Parsons, who took home the trophy in the category last January. COMPLETE LIST: 2012 Golden Globe Awards Nominees "It's like a drum and bass circle -- my character doesn't work without his character and vice versa," he said. "I wish the show had been nominated, certainly. I don't feel the nomination singles me out by any means; so much goes into this character that happens without my being aware. I think all of these accolades will shift between all of us. Sometimes they'll be funneled through Jim, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar and Kaley Cuoco. I'm touched, proud and stunned to be chosen as that representative." Noting that he has leaned on two-time Emmy winner Parsons for tips on how to navigate awards season after picking up his first Emmy nom last year, Galecki said his co-star was one of the first to congratulate him on the kudos, suggesting he get back on the treadmill in a nod to how he handled his nervous energy on Emmy day. "I've been in the biz quite a bit longer than Jim but the last few years as these accolades have been spread out, I find myself going to him for days like today," he noted. The former Roseanne star already had plans to attend The Big Bang Theory's 100th episode party Thursday night and joked he'd celebrate the nomination there. "Maybe now I'll throw on a tie," he laughed. PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery Golden Globe Awards: The Nominees Golden Globes Johnny Galecki The Big Bang Theory Golden Globes 2012

One Existence to Live's Ilene Kristen Weighs in at in at In On Cancellation -- As Well As The Fate of Fraternity Row!

Ilene Kristen, One Existence to reside in It's bad enough One Existence to reside in goes in the air. The show's cleaning cleaning soap-within-a-cleaning cleaning soap, Fraternity Row, is just about the ax, too! But tend to Roxy Balsom save it? The dippy beauty consultant, carried out with this irrepressible diva Ilene Kristen, is Fraternity Row's # 1 fan (who understood?) which is leading the charge in Llanview to keep the show round the air. TV Guide Magazine spoken with Kristen who'll headline a distinctive fantasy episode of OLTL airing Monday, 12 ,. 19 through which Roxy faints while visiting the number of Fraternity Row. When she energizes, she's Lorraine, the important thing lady in the show! TV Guide Magazine: Just beneath the wire, Ilene Kristen can get her episode! It comes down lower to damn time.Kristen: Thanks! In my opinion the fans are gonna enjoy it. This complete cancellation of Fraternity Row is an extremely brilliant way of our authors to go over all the hell we coping at OLTL. It's great because I totally represent the audience of fans, all the wonderful fans who fought against against so desperately to keep OLTL round the air. I represent the fans who switched up within the ABC upfront last May and booed [former ABC Daytime chief] John Frons when he walked to the building. And i'm proud to get this done! They're a fervent group. TV Guide Magazine: So Lorraine might be the Erica Slezak of Fraternity Row?Kristen: Yeah! Roxy falls unconscious and subsequently factor she knows she's the star. And everyone else in Llanview is within the show, too. Lorraine is married to David Vickers. Viki and Clint are her maid and butler. It's hysterical together with a genuine valentine towards the audience. TV Guide Magazine: If possibly OLTL's cancellation will be a dream...Kristen: I really think I'm in the heart of an aspiration! A really, really bad one! It is so sad and unreal. In some manner I keep believing that if Roxy could keep Fraternity Row round the air, maybe Ilene are capable of doing the identical for OLTL. Crazy, I realize. I merely don't realize why The famous host the famous host oprah wouldn't save these soaps and run them on OWN. She's staggering. Throughout your day she's running repeats of Medical Miracles with no a person's watching. I don't understand her master plan. TV Guide Magazine: Speaking about master plans, what's your undertake the possibility Park fiasco?Kristen: Did there's an expert plan? Why would they start an activity to be able to save the soaps after which it have it fizzle out such as this? When Prospect Park mentioned they weren't ongoing with all the Kids, I absolutely assumed it absolutely was since they preferred to take a position their eggs in one basket with OLTL. Much less I desired to find out AMC die. But who thought this might happen? TV Guide Magazine: Maybe it had been simpler to like a few several days thinking OLTL stood a future? Or are you able to favour known the truth all along?Kristen: I guess dwelling in fairyland got us using the summer season a lot better than we'd have otherwise however think the majority of us may have done the ultimate six several days in different ways. I certainly may have started throwing out job feelers way just before this. I believed I still stood a job! Many of us did! [Laughs] I am unsure that we may have given a $500 contribution for the Ensemble Studio Theatre. I bought one of the kids I mentor a $250 makeup situation. Jeez. Now just of cash helps, specially when you don't know in which the next job is coming initially from from. But with techniques I'm glad we thought i had been going somewhere because it kind of saved me buoyant. TV Guide Magazine: The upside of delusion!Kristen: Yeah, right! Delusion. Collusion. Who knows what really ongoing there with Prospect Park? Allow me to be familiar with real story sooner or later. I used to be somewhat concerned once i heard the title from the [web platform] was the internet Network. I believed, this can be a little... dry. They needed a sensational, great title. I am unsure what happening inside their hearts and minds. Allow me to think they'd good intentions, quite a few people think it absolutely was all a trick to keep the fans from being upset. TV Guide Magazine: Everything seems just a little epic for just about any trick. These individuals ain't that smart.Kristen: And it may be counter-productive for Prospect Park being so deceitful. Since it is, their status just like a company might be a soiled at this time. Our union, AFTRA, only agreed to be too anxious to talk to them, and also the same factor goes for your Authors Guild. They cancelled plenty of visits while using unions which i do not believe that has been represented correctly inside the press. The fans need to know the unions preferred to do this. I used to be round the AFTRA committee with this particular whole project which we did plenty of work - conferences, lots of correspondence - plus it never really ever got lower for the particulars. It's like they weren't serious. Prospect Park hardly visited the cast people at AMC, however these were proclaiming the heavens there has been demanding all. Which am not the situation. It's very enigmatic. TV Guide Magazine: Now you'll find ignore Colonial soaps. You've been a fixture round the NY suds scene forever. Maybe you have think you'd look at this day?Kristen: Never! I had been elevated round the ABC soaps. I've labored there on / off since 1975 with Ryan's Hope. How do you Not on that network any more? It's very dangerous towards the NY stars to eliminate these shows. The Chew is battling, to date like me concerned. I believed maybe there'd be this factor where ABC would go, "Oh, this new show isn't working. We better keep these soaps round the air. We're best providing them with nowadays providing them with.Inch But that's me and my daydreams. [Sighs] I'm really gonna miss it! The ultimate six several days they've given me such great stuff to see. There's such history as of this show! I used to be searching at some old clips which i never recognized Maggie Cruz was on our show! TV Guide Magazine: She wasn't!Kristen: I saw a clip of her! TV Guide Magazine: Difficult. It never happened.Kristen: Well, you'd know. Was I hallucinating? [Laughs] Maybe I am Lorraine! You understand, it's funny. Much less I ever wanted Ryan's Desire to be over, however i am sadder about OLTL vanishing. I'd left Ryan's two different occasions combined using this type of strange history together, but my last four to five years there has been great. However also understood I wouldn't achieve play an excellent character when show didn't trigger the atmosphere. Roxy remains most likely probably the most fun you might have doing something legal. I've been in a position to carry out some amazing reasons for this show. Why would I look for another part when Prospect Park mentioned i had been ongoing? If you are in a position to still play Roxy, you don't look elsewhere. TV Guide Magazine: You'll recover. You typically do. You're Ilene Kristen for screaming noisy!Kristen: I realize I'll. I appear. That's what life's about. I appear places and unpredicted unexpected things happen. I merely believe it is so desperately to consider that ABC forget about loves everyone else that has saved their soaps round the air for several years. [Laughs] Something inside me just won't quit! If possibly I really could get my goddammed set from Foxy Roxy's Hair Haven and push the button somewhere and start my own, personal show - Request Roxy! We are able to make it happen real cheap like the old-time Soupy Sales Show. We are in a position to cause all the stars of OLTL. It might be, like, OLTL 2012: Following a Apocalypse! Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now!

'Prometheus' Poster: Teaser for Ridley Scott's Sci-Fi Epic

In the last few months, the news surrounding Ridley Scott's 'Prometheus' has slowly trickled out. Despite several photos, and even a few quotes from the director himself, there aren't many details regarding the actual plot of the film (Scott says that the central metaphor of 'Prometheus' is about a "higher being" who challenges the gods). Unfortunately, this first poster won't be clearing up that story problem. Still, at least it's cool looking! Released by Twentieth Century Fox on Wednesday, the image features a woman -- or possibly a man, it's hard to tell -- walking toward a giant statue of ... well, that's hard to tell, too. Is that the "higher being" Ridley Scott has spoken of? Actually, if you look closely, it sort of resembles Darth Vader's helmet. It also has similarities to the original 'Alien' poster ('Prometheus' is supposed to exist in the same universe as 'Alien'). Either way, 'Prometheus,' which stars Charlize Theron, Michael Fassbender Guy Pearce and Idris Elba, will hit theaters on June 8, 2012, so perhaps audiences will have to wait to find out until then. 'Prometheus' Gallery See All Moviefone Galleries » Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Van Dyke to provide SAG kudo to Moore

Dick Van Dyke will show the Screen Stars Guild's 48th Existence Achievement Award to Mary Tyler Moore at next month's SAG Honours.The show will occur Jan. 29 in the Shrine in La.Moore has been feted on her career achievement and humanitarian achievements.Moore and Van Dyke first labored together once they were cast as suburban couple Take advantage of and Laura Petrie in Van Dyke's sixties sitcom.The series gained four Emmys throughout the show's five-year run, three Emmys for Van Dyke and 2 Emmys along with a nomination for Moore.SAG made the announcement about Van Dyke on Tuesday. It had introduced Moore because the person receiving the existence achievement award in September. Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com

Scarlett Johansson Talks Personal Ups & Downs Of 2011

First Published: December 12, 2011 3:57 PM EST Credit: Access Hollywood Caption Scarlett Johansson chats with Access Hollywood in NY City on December 11, 2011LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- With her divorce from Ryan Reynolds finalized, nude photos leaked on the web and her love life under a microscope not to mention filming a slew of high profile projects Scarlett Johansson had a rollercoaster year in 2011. Ive had ups and downs. Certainly, this past year has been a lot of unexpected things in many beautiful ways, many challenging ways, the 27-year-old actress told Access Hollywood over the weekend, while promoting her latest movie, We Bought a Zoo. You just have to kind of embrace it. For me, the most important thing is that it doesnt affect my work and it doesnt affect my private life as much as possible, she continued. If I could keep that bubble around myself during my work, that is really whats most important for me. The actress, who filmed The Avengers and is currently shooting Under the Skin along with being the subject of dating rumors that included the likes of Sean Penn, Justin Bartha and Joseph Gordon-Levitt told Access she wants a more relaxing 2012. Im just looking forward to sleeping later than five in the morning. I just want to have a little vacation before I get back to finishing this job, and then just keep going, she added. We Bought a Zoo, which co-stars Matt Damon, opens in theaters on December 23. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Benji Cosgrove, Cory Palmer to create R-Ranked Comedy for Escape Artists (Exclusive)

ABC Beyoncéwon't be trembling a multi-billion dollar suit that alleges she walked from an offer to produce a motion-realizing dance gaming according to her moves. A NY Superior Court judge refused Tuesday the singer's motion to dismiss a suit introduced by gaming developer Gate Five.our editor recommendsWhy an Allegation That Beyonc Plagiarized Dance Moves Is Really Unique (Analysis)Pregnant Beyonce to create Her Very Own Maternity Line The suit was filed in April and claims the pop star "double entered" the recording company on the "whim" by abandoning growth and development of a dance game which was to become calledStarpower: Beyoncé. Gate Five had allegedly spent $6.7 million on the overall game prior to the singer required more compensation to maneuver forward. Her demands allegedly triggered the financier to out of the $19.two million financing deal, and Gate Five stated it required to laid off 70 people from the labor force per week before last Christmas. PHOTOS: 18 of Hollywood's Crazy Entertainment Legal cases Beyoncé retorted that they were built with a valid to exercise the termination provisions of her contract following the complaintant was not able to satisfy contractual obligations to acquire $5 million of "committed financing" for that project. The singer's lawyers put a few of the blame on Gate Five's chief financial backer and cited Gate Five's leader, who allegedly found this individual to become "overbearing" and somebody that had "joined the image and wound up disturbing the collaborative atmosphere" between your parties. Gate Five stated the concerns about financing were "disingenuous." Based on one court brief filed by the organization, Beyoncé couldn't have experienced any legitimate worry about a supposed insufficient $5 million in financing because, when she ended, Gate Five was around the eve of closing a $19.two million financing contract. Lawyers forBeyoncé advised the judge to consider an ordinary reading through from the contract, and Gate Five's side contended the doctrine of prevention barred her from depending around the "insufficient financing" excuse because that only happened because of her very own conduct. Furthermore, the recording game company stated the doctrine of estoppel applied because Gate Five had depended to the hindrance on her behalf assurances that the November 15th deadline for acquiring the funds was immaterial. With no written explanation, NY Superior Court judge Charles Ramos rejectedBeyoncé's motion to dismiss the suit on Tuesday. The move implies that discovery within the situation can move ahead, together with a possible depositing from the singer. Gate Five is seeking large damages within this suit. Based on the organization's complaint, theStarpower: Beyoncévideo game was likely to generate 100s of huge amount of money in profit for Gate Five. The organization can also be seeking an injunction that will avoid the singer from focusing on every other game titles. E-mail: eriqgardner@yahoo.com Twitter: @eriqgardner PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery Crazy Cases! 18 of Hollywood's Crazy Entertainment Legal cases Beyonce Game Titles

ROLL CALL: Pregnant Jessica Simpson: A Great Souffl Makes Me Cry!

First Published: December 8, 2011 2:52 PM EST Credit: WireImage LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Caption Jessica Simpson shows off her baby bump at the 25th Annual Footwear News Achievement Awards at the Museum of Modern Art in NY City on November 29, 2011Your Daily Dispatch of Celebrity Shenanigans Keep The Souffls Away From Jessica!: Mom-to-be Jessica Simpson is experiencing a whole range of emotions during her pregnancy, that includes plenty of tears! The 31-year-old Fashion Star mentor revealed on an upcoming episode of Rachael Ray that carrying her first child had made her much more emotional. Ill cry at the drop of a hat, even a great souffl would make me cry, Jessica said in the episode airing December 12. As for pregnancy cravings, Jessica is enjoying an old classic with a bit of a twist. This week its peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, toasted, she said. And then, Ill put some salt on my hand like Im taking a tequila shot and then take a bite of the sandwich. Kris Makes A Cave: Now that Kim Kardashian is out of his life, Kris Humphries is making room for his manly side. The NBA star got the help of ex-Baltimore Ravens player Tony Siragusa in an upcoming episode of the DIY network show, Man Caves. According to TMZ, the star is creating a chill lounge at his Minnesota home, which includes multiple bars and a 120-inch projection screen. Check out his man cave, HERE! Which High School Musical Star Is Getting Naked In 3-D?: No, its not Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens or even Ashley Tisdale! According to former HSM star Corbin Bleu, hes showing off his assets in the coming movie, Nurse and its not going to be just any kind of naked! [I]will be naked in 3D, the actor told Us Weekly. You see my rear end its tasteful. Its done well. Courtney Stodden Turns Down A Reality Show: In news from our favorite teen bride, Courtney Stodden, it appears the 17-year-old and her 51-year-old husband actor husband Doug Hutchison wont be coming to the world of reality TV just yet. According to Radar Online, the pair was offered a spot on the upcoming Relationship Rehab. Though Doug and Courtney considered the offer, in the end they felt that this wasnt a perfect fit for the kind of show they wanted to do, a source told Radar. There has been a lot of speculation about their marriage and a lot of people are just waiting for the inevitable train wreck to happen, but Doug and Courtney have an incredibly strong relationship and seem very happy together. So doing a show about going into rehab just doesnt make sense for them. Maybe Style Rehab will come knocking on Courtneys door!? -By Jesse Spero Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

E! Locks David Burtka Into Talent Deal

E! is adding Neil Patrick Harris' extended-time partner towards the stable of talent.our editor recommendsNeil Patrick Harris Talks Acting, Musical Theater and Receiving his Walk of Fame Star (Q&A) The celebrity-centric network has locked David Burtka in to a talent deal. Beneath the pact, he willserve as correspondent for E! News, additionally to reside at a negative balance-colored Carpet together with other E! special deals. He'll begin his duties within the month of the month of january. PHOTOS: Tony Honours 2011 Red-colored-colored Carpet Arrivals For E! News, Burtka will conduct celebrity interviews and cover popular culture occasions and breaking news. The second reason is a part of the growing intitiave under chairwoman Bonnie Hammerto be described as a bigger player inside the competitive breaking news landscape. Burtka brings with him a amazing colleciton of industry associations, additionally to some background in acting. The trained chef, who has a La based catering company, Gourmet M.D., has came out such shows asHow I Met Your Mother, Steven Spielberg'sOn All, andCrossing Jordan. He gained hisBroadway debut in Edward Albee'sThe Goatopposite Sally Area, then his acclaimed role as Tulsa in Mike Mendes'Gypsystarring Bernadette Peters. On Sunday, he completed with Harris at Trevor Live, a show enjoying useful benefits the Trevor Project, which gives crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for the LGBT community more youthful than 24. PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery Tony Honours 2011: Red-colored-colored Carpet Arrivals Related Subjects David Burkta Neil Patrick Harris

The Cast of 'The Artist' Speaks At Last

The Cast of 'The Artist' Speaks At Last By Jenelle Riley November 30, 2011 Photo by The Weinstein Company Audiences have been falling in love with "The Artist," a sweet valentine to the golden age of Hollywood about a silent-movie star who finds his career threatened by the advent of talking pictures. Ironically, this love letter to American cinema was brought to the screen by French filmmaker Michel Hazanavicius, who decided that to pay proper homage to the genre, he would shoot "The Artist" in black-and-white and without spoken dialogue. To pull off this feat, he assembled a fantastic cast of faces familiar and newto American audiences, at least.In the lead role of George Valentin, the fading star, Hazanavicius cast Jean Dujardin, whom he had previously worked with in the "OSS 117" spy comedies. As Peppy Miller, the young actor who finds her career on the rise, Hazanavicius called upon Brnice Bejo, also a veteran of an "OSS 117" film and his wife in real life. Rounding out the cast are John Goodman as a studio head, Missi Pyle as a jealous co-star, Penelope Ann Miller as Valentin's disapproving wife, James Cromwell as his loyal servant, and a scene-stealing Jack Russell terrier named Uggie as Valentin's beloved dog.Back Stage: How did you come to be cast in "The Artist"? James Cromwell: My agent told me there was an offer for a silent, black-and-white film, by a French director and two actors I'd never heard of. Sounded intriguing. They sent me a bound book, more short story than script, including photographs, which were evocative of the period. I was even more intrigued. I had a very long meeting with the director, asked a lot of questions, liked him and his answers, and said, "Let's do it."Brnice Bejo: I wasn't cast for "The Artist," actually. Michel, the director, wrote the character for me and he wrote it for Jean. He had me and Jean in mind, and he started writing while thinking about me, so I was very lucky. I didn't have to do any audition for this movie. At the very beginning, he was all about the guy, George Valentin, and he said to me, "There's going to be a young actress, a young extra in the movie, but she's not going to be as big as George Valentin. But I really want you to do it." I had already done a movie with him, and he's my husband, so I was not going to say no. He started writing, and the character of Peppy became more and more involved in the story. Jean Dujardin: My collaborations with Michel began in a bar. With two beers. "Hello, my name is Jean." "My name is Michel." "Okay." We worked together for "OSS 117." I think, when shooting "OSS 117" in Brazil, he said to me, "I'd like to make a silent movie." And I said, "I'd like to go to the moon." It's a good idea, but it's impossible. It's impossible to finance this film in France and in the world. But he did it. Back Stage: Did you do anything to adjust your acting style for the genre of a silent film? Dujardin: I watched a lot of movies. F.W. Murnau's movies, "Sunrise," or King Vidor movies, "The Crowd," "City Girl." I watched a lot of Douglas Fairbanks movies, because like George Valentin, he always played the same role. There was always a mustache. And Vittorio Gassman for his Italian physicality. Gene Kelly for his smile, his movement, energy. And "Lassie," with Uggie the dog. I had fun pretending to be a movie star in the 1920s.Cromwell: As far as I was concerned, I wasn't in a silent film. I just didn't have many lines, and the ones I did have weren't recorded. I had to tell my story with expressions and gestures, and trust the director to tell me if it was over-the-top, because there wasn't any replay. But that's not new to me: I didn't have many lines in my first film, "Murder by Death," where I also played a chauffeur, and only 16 or so in "Babe." They both turned out pretty good.Bejo: I'm sorry, every time I have this question, I feel people are going to be disappointed. But no, because we had lines in the script and we had dialogue. I spoke on set. The difference is for you as an audience: You don't hear me, but you see what I say on cards. But for me, actually, I acted the same way. For me, the difference was I had to find the character. The character was in the 1930s, and it's a young woman, and she's American, so that was the beginning of my workhow was it to be a woman in the '30s and how was it to be a movie star in the '30s? That was the beginning of my research. And Michel, since the very beginning, he said, "I don't want any pantomime." He took us to see [Frank] Borzage and Murnau movies from the '20s, and I realized it was very modern. There was no pantomime. They were just acting, and it was not overacting; it was very, very modern. When I saw that, I thought, "Okay, I'll just focus on the character, who she is, and I'll just go from there."Penelope Ann Miller: I did do a film called "Chaplin" with Robert Downey Jr.; Richard Attenborough directed it. I played Edna Purviance, a silent-film actor at the time who did many of the Chaplin filmsand in fact she dated him. So I did have some experience doing a silent film, because we had to re-enact a couple scenes from some of the films they did together. So I had watched a lot of the Chaplin films. And I'm just an old-movie buff anyway. I love old black-and-white and silent film. So having that experience and having watched so many, that certainly helped. But certainly, getting into the wardrobe and the hair and makeup and the sets was incredible. All of that sort of helped me get into the spirit and the mood of the character. And the director did an amazing thing where he played music in the background during our takes, so he created a mood, which was really great. You can't do that, obviously, in talkies. Back Stage: Are you at all surprised by how much the film has been embraced by audiences, or did you know you were onto something special? Dujardin: Yes and no, because it's a universal story, it's a love story. Bejo: When I was filming it, I knew we were doing something unique and special because, you know, I'm never going to be able to do that again. I mean, I don't think so. So I knew it was something unique. Me and all the actors and the crew members, everybody was very excited about the project. But you can never, never tell if a movie is going to find its audience. What I could say is, when I saw the movie for the first time, I loved it so much. I said, "If the people are coming in the theater to watch the movie, I'm sure they will enjoy it. But how are we going to make them come? Because they're going to be a little scared about the fact that it's black-and-white and silent." I knew we had to do a lot of promotion and really talk about the movie so that people would get curious about it. It was actually released a month ago in France, and it's working so well and it's a huge success. I'm surprised, and at the same time I think the movie deserves that, because it's such a feel-good movie and it just speaks to you about Hollywood, and everybody loves Hollywood. Like, this is why I wanted to be an actress. It's because of these kinds of storiesvery simple: You dream, you lie down, and you look at the screen, and you're like, "This is a story."Miller: I'm incredibly surprised. I mean, I am and I'm not. I think when we were filming it, we knew we were coming into something really special when we came on the set. Michel, just his attention to detail and his perfectionism, was just so amazing. I've never quite seen anything quite like it. So I think we knew we were doing something special. But I kind of felt like it would be one of those art-house films. I didn't think it would reach a wide audience as much as it has. I think it's the timing; it's what's happening in our world right now. I think we're craving something like this; we're craving for an experience where we really get to participate as an audience, because we're so assaulted, I think, now with film and sound effects and special effects and 3-D. It's nice to sit back and be part of an experience that is so special and beautiful in its simplest, purest way, which is where it all began: The golden age of Hollywood. Why we all fell in love with the movies in the first place. It's so exciting to see it becoming this, just snowballing into this incredible event. People are experiencing this film and loving it and embracing it like they are. So I'm surprised by that, but I'm thrilled.Cromwell: It's no surprise, considering how brilliant the film is. I knew it was special the first day I visited the set and watched a scene on the monitor. In it, a group of writers and directors, sitting outside the producer's office, watch the actor, George Valentin, walk out on his career. It was uncanny. I'm sure I've seen a still from that period, somewhere, of that very grouping. One of them could have been my father. Of course, it's not the verisimilitude that entrances a contemporary audience. It's the artistry and the exuberance of the performances, and of the direction, the sheer joy of it all. But those little touches make it an authentic homage to a simpler, less cynical, more hopeful time in our industry, and in the country. It's that vision the audience embraces. The Cast of 'The Artist' Speaks At Last By Jenelle Riley November 30, 2011 PHOTO CREDIT The Weinstein Company Audiences have been falling in love with "The Artist," a sweet valentine to the golden age of Hollywood about a silent-movie star who finds his career threatened by the advent of talking pictures. Ironically, this love letter to American cinema was brought to the screen by French filmmaker Michel Hazanavicius, who decided that to pay proper homage to the genre, he would shoot "The Artist" in black-and-white and without spoken dialogue. To pull off this feat, he assembled a fantastic cast of faces familiar and newto American audiences, at least.In the lead role of George Valentin, the fading star, Hazanavicius cast Jean Dujardin, whom he had previously worked with in the "OSS 117" spy comedies. As Peppy Miller, the young actor who finds her career on the rise, Hazanavicius called upon Brnice Bejo, also a veteran of an "OSS 117" film and his wife in real life. Rounding out the cast are John Goodman as a studio head, Missi Pyle as a jealous co-star, Penelope Ann Miller as Valentin's disapproving wife, James Cromwell as his loyal servant, and a scene-stealing Jack Russell terrier named Uggie as Valentin's beloved dog.Back Stage: How did you come to be cast in "The Artist"? James Cromwell: My agent told me there was an offer for a silent, black-and-white film, by a French director and two actors I'd never heard of. Sounded intriguing. They sent me a bound book, more short story than script, including photographs, which were evocative of the period. I was even more intrigued. I had a very long meeting with the director, asked a lot of questions, liked him and his answers, and said, "Let's do it."Brnice Bejo: I wasn't cast for "The Artist," actually. Michel, the director, wrote the character for me and he wrote it for Jean. He had me and Jean in mind, and he started writing while thinking about me, so I was very lucky. I didn't have to do any audition for this movie. At the very beginning, he was all about the guy, George Valentin, and he said to me, "There's going to be a young actress, a young extra in the movie, but she's not going to be as big as George Valentin. But I really want you to do it." I had already done a movie with him, and he's my husband, so I was not going to say no. He started writing, and the character of Peppy became more and more involved in the story. Jean Dujardin: My collaborations with Michel began in a bar. With two beers. "Hello, my name is Jean." "My name is Michel." "Okay." We worked together for "OSS 117." I think, when shooting "OSS 117" in Brazil, he said to me, "I'd like to make a silent movie." And I said, "I'd like to go to the moon." It's a good idea, but it's impossible. It's impossible to finance this film in France and in the world. But he did it. Back Stage: Did you do anything to adjust your acting style for the genre of a silent film? Dujardin: I watched a lot of movies. F.W. Murnau's movies, "Sunrise," or King Vidor movies, "The Crowd," "City Girl." I watched a lot of Douglas Fairbanks movies, because like George Valentin, he always played the same role. There was always a mustache. And Vittorio Gassman for his Italian physicality. Gene Kelly for his smile, his movement, energy. And "Lassie," with Uggie the dog. I had fun pretending to be a movie star in the 1920s.Cromwell: As far as I was concerned, I wasn't in a silent film. I just didn't have many lines, and the ones I did have weren't recorded. I had to tell my story with expressions and gestures, and trust the director to tell me if it was over-the-top, because there wasn't any replay. But that's not new to me: I didn't have many lines in my first film, "Murder by Death," where I also played a chauffeur, and only 16 or so in "Babe." They both turned out pretty good.Bejo: I'm sorry, every time I have this question, I feel people are going to be disappointed. But no, because we had lines in the script and we had dialogue. I spoke on set. The difference is for you as an audience: You don't hear me, but you see what I say on cards. But for me, actually, I acted the same way. For me, the difference was I had to find the character. The character was in the 1930s, and it's a young woman, and she's American, so that was the beginning of my workhow was it to be a woman in the '30s and how was it to be a movie star in the '30s? That was the beginning of my research. And Michel, since the very beginning, he said, "I don't want any pantomime." He took us to see [Frank] Borzage and Murnau movies from the '20s, and I realized it was very modern. There was no pantomime. They were just acting, and it was not overacting; it was very, very modern. When I saw that, I thought, "Okay, I'll just focus on the character, who she is, and I'll just go from there."Penelope Ann Miller: I did do a film called "Chaplin" with Robert Downey Jr.; Richard Attenborough directed it. I played Edna Purviance, a silent-film actor at the time who did many of the Chaplin filmsand in fact she dated him. So I did have some experience doing a silent film, because we had to re-enact a couple scenes from some of the films they did together. So I had watched a lot of the Chaplin films. And I'm just an old-movie buff anyway. I love old black-and-white and silent film. So having that experience and having watched so many, that certainly helped. But certainly, getting into the wardrobe and the hair and makeup and the sets was incredible. All of that sort of helped me get into the spirit and the mood of the character. And the director did an amazing thing where he played music in the background during our takes, so he created a mood, which was really great. You can't do that, obviously, in talkies. Back Stage: Are you at all surprised by how much the film has been embraced by audiences, or did you know you were onto something special? Dujardin: Yes and no, because it's a universal story, it's a love story. Bejo: When I was filming it, I knew we were doing something unique and special because, you know, I'm never going to be able to do that again. I mean, I don't think so. So I knew it was something unique. Me and all the actors and the crew members, everybody was very excited about the project. But you can never, never tell if a movie is going to find its audience. What I could say is, when I saw the movie for the first time, I loved it so much. I said, "If the people are coming in the theater to watch the movie, I'm sure they will enjoy it. But how are we going to make them come? Because they're going to be a little scared about the fact that it's black-and-white and silent." I knew we had to do a lot of promotion and really talk about the movie so that people would get curious about it. It was actually released a month ago in France, and it's working so well and it's a huge success. I'm surprised, and at the same time I think the movie deserves that, because it's such a feel-good movie and it just speaks to you about Hollywood, and everybody loves Hollywood. Like, this is why I wanted to be an actress. It's because of these kinds of storiesvery simple: You dream, you lie down, and you look at the screen, and you're like, "This is a story."Miller: I'm incredibly surprised. I mean, I am and I'm not. I think when we were filming it, we knew we were coming into something really special when we came on the set. Michel, just his attention to detail and his perfectionism, was just so amazing. I've never quite seen anything quite like it. So I think we knew we were doing something special. But I kind of felt like it would be one of those art-house films. I didn't think it would reach a wide audience as much as it has. I think it's the timing; it's what's happening in our world right now. I think we're craving something like this; we're craving for an experience where we really get to participate as an audience, because we're so assaulted, I think, now with film and sound effects and special effects and 3-D. It's nice to sit back and be part of an experience that is so special and beautiful in its simplest, purest way, which is where it all began: The golden age of Hollywood. Why we all fell in love with the movies in the first place. It's so exciting to see it becoming this, just snowballing into this incredible event. People are experiencing this film and loving it and embracing it like they are. So I'm surprised by that, but I'm thrilled.Cromwell: It's no surprise, considering how brilliant the film is. I knew it was special the first day I visited the set and watched a scene on the monitor. In it, a group of writers and directors, sitting outside the producer's office, watch the actor, George Valentin, walk out on his career. It was uncanny. I'm sure I've seen a still from that period, somewhere, of that very grouping. One of them could have been my father. Of course, it's not the verisimilitude that entrances a contemporary audience. It's the artistry and the exuberance of the performances, and of the direction, the sheer joy of it all. But those little touches make it an authentic homage to a simpler, less cynical, more hopeful time in our industry, and in the country. It's that vision the audience embraces.

Stiller's workhorse ways praised

Ben Stiller will receive the Charlie Chaplin Award for Comedy Excellence at the Britannia Awards. Ben Stiller's work ethic is contagious.Stiller, whom BAFTA/LA is honoring with the Charlie Chaplin Award for Excellence in Comedy, has the uncanny ability to take on multiple things at once and do them all well."He runs extremely hot when he's working, and you definitely have to run as hot as he does," says Justin Theroux, who wrote "Tropic Thunder" with Stiller. "There's definitely no being lazy. He'll call at 12:30 at night, saying we need to (fix something) by tomorrow. But it's always for the betterment of the overall thing."This year saw not only the release of his big acting project "Tower Heist," but also "30 Minutes Or Less" and "The Big Year," both produced by Stiller and Stuart Cornfeld's company Red Hour. And there's plenty more where that came from: five upcoming films including "Zoolander 2" (penned with Theroux) and "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty," a Red Hour film that Stiller will direct and star in.Stiller also kept it in the family, producing a Web series for Funny or Die featuring his parents (Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara) discussing topics du jour."I've worked with a lot of gifted, hard-working people," says Cornfield, "and he's at the top of my list."When they met 12 years ago, their relationship was built on mutual comedic taste and a promise of frankness. "Even if we agreed on something, we each knew we could be wrong about it," Cornfield says.Theroux contends there is little ego in Stiller's work."A lot of times, if you write for someone who's also the star, they just want to increase the size of their part, but he's really magnanimous in the way he writes," Theroux says.Stiller will regularly cut things, even for himself, if they don't service the film. "He's good at keeping things as lean as they can possibly be," Theroux adds.That's a hell of a task given the sheer volume of projects Stiller touches, all in various stages of development. Plus he wears multiple hats: In some cases he's writing, directing and producing; others he's simply acting, as in the upcoming Noah Baumbach pic "While We're Young."Luckily, he might run hot, but it's a precision heat."He's got an astounding ability to focus on something; when giving something total attention, he gets a tremendous amount of stuff done," Cornfeld says.And the more Red Hour grows, the more defined its Hollywood niche."Our films have emotional honesty, no matter how eccentric the manifestation of those emotions," Cornfeld says. "Like, Derek Zoolander is a narcissistic idiot, but the emotions he's going through are real. We try to hold on to that."Britannia Awards 2011Bard barbs inspire teensHonoreesDavid Yates | Helena Bonham Carter | Warren Beatty | Ben Stiller | John Lasseter Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

Ken Russell Dead: Controversial Director Dies at 84

British filmmaker Ken Russell died on Sunday morning at the age of 84. Russell's credits include the controversial film, 'The Devils,' a 1971 movie starring Vanessa Redgrave and Oliver Reed, which was criticized for its graphic depiction of sex and violence. Russell received a Best Directing Oscar nomination for the 1969 film, 'Women in Love,' and would go on to direct The Who's 'Tommy,' an iconic 1975 flick based on the album by the British rock band. In an excerpt from the 2008 book, 'Vanity Fair's Tales of Hollywood,' author James Wolcott examines Russell's work, stating that the director is "more than a traffic cop in a canvas chair conducting for the camera. He's an impressario, each movie part of a larger sales pitch for the director's signature brand." According to THR, Russell died peacefully in his sleep. [via THR] [Photo: AFP/Getty Images] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Fashion Slam: Makeup Mondays - Julie Bowens Holiday Sparkle

First Launched: November 28, 2011 1:07 PM EST Credit: FilmMagic La, Calif. -- Caption Julie Bowen reaches the 2010 American Music Honours at Nokia Theatre L.A. Survive November 20, 2011 in Los AngelesModern Family star Julie Bowen got an increase round the perfect makeup look for the holidays. Her gorgeous think about the AMAs was created by makeup artist Louise Currie for NYX Cosmetics and featured a 60s inspired cat eye and nude lip. Ready to give it a try for that party? Choose this using these step-by-step tips. The Best Way To: For Face: Creating a natural base, Louise prepared Julies skin with NYX Cosmetics HD Studio Photogenic Primer together with an easy sweep in the NYX HD Studio Photogenic Foundation in Soft Beige. She then set the liquid foundation while using the new NYX Stay Matte While Not Flat Powder Foundation in Medium Beige - a perfect product to keep Julie shine-free round the red-colored-colored carpet. Louise then covered the inspiration with NYX HD Studio Photogenic Grinding Powder in Nude. Round the apples of her face, she used the mauve blush within the new NYX Butt Naked Eyes Palette, to boost the gold tones in Julies dress. Next, Louise contoured and layed out while using bronzer and shimmery illuminators within the palette. For Eyes: Louise used the completely new NYX Collection Noir Glossy Black Lining to create Julies 60s cat eye. She smudged the liner and mixed it while using dark, shimmery gray eye shadow within the NYX Butt Naked Eyes Palette between Julies top lashes. Next, to create color contrast, she used the shimmery taupe eye shadow within the palette within the covers, as well as the pale pink shimmery eye shadow within the palette between Julies eye brows so they cover to enhance her brow bone. Louise used the NYX Eyebrow Marker in Medium to shade inside the eye brows. She finished the dramatic eye look with several jackets of NYX Toy Eye Mascara in Extended Lash. For Lips: Louise downplayed Julies lip color to help keep the primary concentrate on her account dramatic eyes while using the new, nude-tinted NYX Color Lip Balm in Spasibo. She then added shine and volume while using NYX Power Up Lip Plumper in Kim a perfect product to achieve Julies feminine pout! Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All rights reserved. These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

'Tommy' Director Ken Russell Dead At 84

Questionable British director Ken Russell - most widely known for that 1975 film Tommy died on Sunday at age 84. Russells greatest commercial success was his trippy adaptation from the Whos rock opera, starring Roger Daltrey because the title character. The film also featured Eric Clapton, Jack Nicholson, Tina Turner and Elton John. But theres a lot more to Russells lengthy and fascinating career than Tommy. Listed here are five details worth observing. 1. Russell trained like a ballet dancer before employed in film. 2. Within the sixties he earned a number of documentaries about classical music composers for that BBC. 3. His 1971 film The Demons was heavily censored and banned outright in lots of places for pairing religious imagery with sex and violence. 4. He directed a youthful Hugh Grant within the 1988 horror flick The Lair from the Whitened Earthworm. 5. In 2007, Russell made an appearance within the fifth season of Celebrity Your Government. He left the home under your own accord after quarrelling together with his (now deceased) housemate, Jade Goody. Leave your ideas for Russell within the comments section as well as on Twitter!

Access Hollywood Live: Aida Mollenkamps Thanksgiving Recipes With A Healthy Twist!

First Published: November 23, 2011 12:09 PM EST Credit: Access Hollywood Caption Access Hollywood Live: Low-Fat Recipes For The Holidays! LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Just in time for Thanksgiving, chef Aida Mollenkamp stopped by Access Hollywood Live to share her tasty recipes for traditional Thanksgiving side dishes with a healthy twist! Here are the recipes for the dishes Aida shared Mashed White Beans and Cauliflower with Leeks (instead of Mashed Potatoes) (vegan, low cal, low fat, high fiber - A typical serving of creamy mashed potatoes has about 360 calories and about 18 grams of fat. But a sensible portion size of Aidas version has 100 calories and 1 gram of fat) CLICK HERE for the recipe! Spinach Salad with Pears and Pomegranate (vegan, gluten-free, low cal, low fat A serving of traditional spinach is about 282 calories and 10 grams fat. But this spinach salad has 60 calories and 1 1/2 grams fat) CLICK HERE for the recipe! Orange-Cranberry Relish -- (instead of sugar-laden cranberry sauce in a can; vegan, low cal and fat free) CLICK HERE for the recipe! Crispy Onion-Green Bean-Mushroom Casserole (instead of Green Bean Casserole w/ condensed mushroom soup; vegetarian, low cal, low fat One serving of traditional green bean casserole has 240 about calories and 8 grams fat. But this version has only 120 calories) CLICK HERE for the recipe! Roasted Candied Sweet Potatoes Casserole -- (instead of Candied Yams; vegetarian, low cal, low fat An average serving of traditional candied sweet potatoes with marshmallows, butter and brown sugar has about 498 calories 8 grams of fat and 52 grams of sugar, but a serving of this version has only 140 calories 3.5 g fat and 6 grams of sugar) CLICK HERE for the recipe! Catch Aida Mollenkamp on Wednesday nights The Biggest Loser: Where Are They Now? on NBC. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Pacheco to perform in Cates benefit at Geffen

Singer Nathan Pacheco will perform Christmas classics at the Geffen Playhouse Dec. 18, with proceeds going toward the Gil Cates Memorial Fund. Event titled "Home for the Holidays: The Voice of Nathan Pacheco" will include a wine and dessert reception. Singer was a favorite of Cates, who was the managing director at the Geffen before he suddenly passed away Oct. 31 at age 77. Currently playing at the Geffen is "Next Fall," with James Wolk and Geoffrey Nauffts, and the Alan Alda-written "Radiance: The Passion of Madame Curie." Pacheco, currently signed under Disney Pearl label, had a prominent role in the 2009 "Yanni Voices" tour. Contact Stuart Levine at stuart.levine@variety.com

Scribe wins 2 at Evening Standard kudos

Frankenstein stars Jonny Lee Miller and Benedict Cumberbatch shared best actor at the Evening Standard Awards. BeanThe National Theater, Royal Court and the Donmar Warehouse took most of the spoils at the 57th London Evening Standard Theater Awards on Sunday.Two of the categories, unusually, wound up with joint wins. Scribe Richard Bean, who was considered to have been headed for a split vote, wound up winning best play for both "The Heretic" at the Royal Court and "One Man, Two Guv'nors " at the National. The latter's West End transfer opens Monday with a Gotham run at the Music Box opening April 18.Likewise, Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller shared the best actor prize for their nightly switching of roles of the creature and his creator in Danny Boyle's National Theater SRO production of "Frankenstein."Sheridan Smith nabbed best actress for her role as a plucky ex-barmaid in Terence Rattigan's 1942 drama "Flare Path." Her rival Kristin Scott Thomas did not go away empty-handed, however, since Stephen Fry presented her with the Lebedev Special Award for her contribution to London theater.For the first time, the sole design award went to a sound designer. Adam Cork won for his sound on Rob Ashford's production of "Anna Christie" and Michael Grandage's production of "King Lear," both at the Donmar Warehouse. Grandage also received the Editor's special award "for making the Donmar Warehouse a star." The surprise of the evening was when Ashford lost out on the helming award to Mike Leigh for his own play "Grief" at the National Theater.As expected, "Matilda, The Musical" won the tuner category while the Beyond Theater award went to the Pet Shop Boys and choreographer Javier de Frutos for their ballet "The Most Incredible Thing" which returns to Sadler's Wells in March 2012.In the outstanding newcomer category, thesp Phoebe Fox lost out to her husband, U.S.-born actor Kyle Soller, who won for a trio of performances in shows at the Young Vic and Royal Court.Hosted by Dame Edna Everage, the Savoy hotel ceremony included presentations by Gemma Arterton, Anna Chancellor and Dan Stevens ("Downton Abbey"). Go to Variety.com for a complete list of winners.ACTOR(Joint) Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller, "Frankenstein" (National Theater)THE NATASHA RICHARDSON AWARDS FOR BEST ACTRESSSheridan Smith, "Flare Path" (Theater Royal Haymarket)PLAYRichard Bean, "The Heretic," (Royal Court) & Richard Bean, "One Man, Two Guv'nors" (National Theater) THE NED SHERRIN AWARD FOR BEST MUSICAL"Matilda The Musical" (RSC Stratford-upon-Avon and Cambridge Theater) DIRECTORMike Leigh, "Grief" (National Theater) DESIGNAdam Cork, sound design of "Anna Christie" & "King Lear" (Donmar Warehouse) THE CHARLES WINTOUR AWARD FOR MOST PROMISING PLAYWRIGHTPenelope Skinner, "The Village Bike" (Royal Court)THE MILTON SHULMAN AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING NEWCOMERKyle Soller, for his performances in "The Glass Menagerie" (Young Vic); "Government Inspector" (Young Vic) and "The Faith Machine" (Royal Court) EDITOR'S AWARDMichael Grandage BEYOND THEATER AWARDPet Shop Boys and Javier de Frutos. "The Most Incredible Thing" (Sadler's Wells) THE LEBEDEV SPECIAL AWARDKristin Scott ThomasTHE MOSCOW ARTS THEATER'S GOLDEN SEAGULL Tom Stoppard for his contribution to Russian theater and the international stage Contact David Benedict at benedictdavid@mac.com

TV Ratings: 'X Factor' Increases for Fox, ABC's Wednesday Line-up Returns Low

Ray Mickshaw/FOX X Factor rebounded slightly in the November. 9 dip last evening, nabbing a 3.8 rating in grownups 18-49. Performances within the top also averaged 11.2 million audiences throughout the time from the 2-hour broadcast. Despite the fact that that gave Fox an advantage total others inside the demo, CBS edged out X Factor while using Wednesday's greatest audience. Original broadcasts of Survivor, Criminal Minds and CSI counseled me up in the earlier week in audiences as well as the 18-49s, giving CBS a 3.2 rating for your evening and 11.5 million audiences. PHOTOS: Fall TV Dying Pool: Which New Show Will Probably Be Axed? ABC came second to Fox inside the demo, nevertheless the network was lower overall after its usual line-up needed off the other day for your CMA Honours. Modern Family completed under a present rerun, getting into 12.8 million together with a 5.5 in grownups 18-49. Happy Being showed up second for your evening inside the demo getting a 3.2, then your Center (2.9), Suburgatory (2.8) and Revenge (2.7). NBC saw pros and cons, having a completely new episode of Up With The Evening acquiring a six percent rise in grownups 18-49 for just about any 1.9 rating. Harry's Law, however, dropped with a season low of a single.1 Law & Order: SVU was on componen while using previous week's low of a single.9. A completely new outing of America's Next Top Model saw a good start slight rise in audiences for your CW, getting into 1.9 million within the 9:00 p.m. hour. It ongoing to become steady having its previous .8 rating in grownups 18-49. Wednesday, November, 16, Overnight Ratings: 8 p.m. Fox: The X Factor (10.9 million audiences, 3.6 rating among grownups 18-49) CBS: Survivor: South Off-shoreline (11.5 million, 3.3) ABC: The Middle (9.millions of, 2.9) NBC: Up With The Evening (4.8 million, 1.9) The CW: America's Next Top Model (R) (1.2 million, .4) 8:30 p.m. ABC: Suburgatory (8.millions of, 2.8) NBC: Up With The Evening (R) (3.9 million, 1.4) 9 p.m. ABC: Modern Family (12.9 million, 5.5) FOX: The X Factor (11.5 million, 4.) CBS: Criminal Minds (12.5 million, 3.7) NBC: Harry's Law (7.2 million, 1.1) The CW: America's Next Top Model (1.9 million, .8) 9:30 p.m. ABC: Happy Being (7.millions of, 3.2) 10 p.m. CBS: CSI (10.5 million, 2.6) ABC: Revenge (7.95 million, 2.6) NBC: Law & Order: SVU (7.25 million, 1.9) TV Ratings

Breaking Dawn To Debut As High As $125M

EXCLUSIVE: The international rollout starts Wednesday. But I’ve just learned that an internal Summit Entertainment estimate puts this weekend’s domestic opening of Breaking Dawn Part 1 at $110 millionto $125 million. That will make this fourth film in the Twilight Saga franchise the 2nd biggest weekend debut since thestudio began making Stephenie Meyer’s vampireromance novels into films –behind only the Twilight sequel New Moon. [UPDATE: Rival studios think Summit is lowballing and expect Breaking Dawn to debut to $142+M.] And remember this is a female-driven 2D movie. It’s the 3D fanboy-driven movies that have been so hurt by slumping box office of late. Once again, the newestinstallment will be releasing into more than 4,061 locations in North America.No number of theaters yet known for the midnight opening Thursday. Since the franchise began, Twilight opened domestically to $69.6M in 2008, New Moon to $142.8M in 2009,Eclipse to $64.8M in 2010. As for the day and date international rollout, here’s the release schedule: November 16th Belgium, France, Italy, Netherlands, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland; November 17th – Australia, Argentina, Bahrain, Bolivia, Chile, CIS, Croatia, Czech, Denmark, Egypt, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Lebanon, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Peru, Portugal, Qatar, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, UAE, Ukraine; November 18th – Aruba, Brazil, Bulgaria, Colombia, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Indonesia, Latvia, Lithuania, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Taiwan, Turkey, Uruguay, Venezuela, West Indies, UK. (Previous: YIKES! Twilight Fans Already Lining Up For Breaking Dawn Premiere)

News Corp.: Review nationwide Found No Evidence of Phone Hacking

NY - Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. mentioned Monday the three-month review at its major newspapers nationwide finds "no evidence of illegitimate telephone surveillance or obligations to public government bodies." Oftentimes when private detectives were utilized, staff and corporations were asked for to provide written assurances the work was neither illegal, nor illegitimate, the business mentioned. Plus, the review investigated claims with a couple, who came forward following a U.K. scandal, saying they suspected staff had jeopardized their phones, it added. "In such cases, employees associated with all the tales were extensively asked without any evidence is discovered to assist the claims," News Corp. mentioned. The review was commissioned by retiring News Limited chairman and Boss John Hartigan a direct consequence in the U.K. phone hacking scandal that hit the conglomerate this summer season. "The review's findings give you the most effective possible support for News Limited's assertion that it's editorial staff haven't commissioned the kind of illegitimate surveillance or obligations that have emerged inside the U.K.," the business mentioned. It mentioned it could, however, find a solution to protect standards of conduct. News Corp.'s Australian business will, for example, adopt only one code of conduct across its editorial methods and "further strengthen the approval process for nearly any usage of private detectives," it mentioned. Plus, editorial staff will have to renew their understanding in the code of conduct every year. The completely new code includes specific comments on using private detectives. Beneath the new language, unless of course obviously you will discover exceptional conditions, journalists will execute their unique queries and research, in line with the organization.Plus, using private detectives "ought to be restricted to operate which assessments, certifies or determines particulars intended for the fundamental dependence on precision inside our journalism." The editor, divisional mind as well as the group editorial director must approve using scientists. Plus, scientists must "provide a written assurance that they may skip illegitimate surveillance," the business mentioned. "I mentioned at the outset of this process I'd pointless to suspect any wrongdoing," mentioned Hartigan. "An incredibly diligent good article has confirmed that. Nevertheless we'll take advantage of the chance to setup place measures to assist reinforce our standards." The Australian review used a team of 26 auditors and collected data on nearly 685,000 transactions around the five-year period, it mentioned. All cash transactions over $100 and many types of transactions over $10,000 were checked, in line with the firm. Greater than 28,000 transactions were risk examined individually in addition to these 2,321 were examined in more detail, the firm mentioned. The newspapers examined were The Australian and Weekend Australian, The Daily Telegraph, The Sunday Telegraph, The Herald Sun, The Sunday Herald Sun, The Courier-Mail as well as the Sunday Mail in Queensland, The Internet marketer as well as the Sunday Mail in South Australia as well as the Sunday Occasions in Western Australia. Staff and outdoors service companies were requested and asked on the way, News Corp. mentioned. Outdated idol idol judges Frank Vincent and Bernard Teague individually examined the review's methodology and findings. Australia-based director Peter Barnes oversaw the process for News Corp.'s board's governance committee. Items a maximum of milk for tea rooms and the size of obligations for editorial columnists and news wires were examined, validated and recorded with the audit teams, News Corp. mentioned. Email: Georg.Szalai@thr.com Twitter: @georgszalai Related Subjects Rupert Murdoch News Corp. Phone Hacking Scandal

Prison Dog Training Memoir 'Weekends With Daisy' Headed to Big Screen (Exclusive)

Getty CBS Films has pre-emptively grabbed film rights to the forthcoming memoirWeekends with Daisy, written bySharron Kahn Luttrell.our editor recommendsTHR's 5 Books of the Week: Stephen King, Formula One, Rock History, and Umberto EcoWhat Amy Baer's Exit Means for CBS Films' Future With elements of The Blind Side, Luttrell's story details how as a middle-class freelance journalist in New England she decided to volunteer for an inmate dog-training program. By taking a labrador puppy on the weekends to continue its training in the outside world, Luttrell eventually formed adeepening relationship with both the dog and the male convict who was training her in prison. (Much of the U.S. service-dog population is trained by prisoners.) PHOTOS: 10 Biggest Book-to-Big Screen Adaptations of the Last 25 Years Lauren Shuler DonnerandJack Leslieof the Donners' Company are producing the project. Both execs have long been involved in supporting similar inmate dog-training programs.Execs Mark Ross and Ryan Conroy are overseeing for the studio. Gotham Group'sEllen Goldsmith-VeinandLuke Sandlerrepped the sale of the book's film rights.Daisy is currently out to publishers, though no deal has yet been set. CBS films is in production on Seven Psychopaths and 7500, while its Toronto acquisition Salmon Fishing in the Yemen will open in theaters in March. The company will next release The Woman in Black in February. The Donners' Company most recently produced the Fox actioner X-Men: First Class, which grossed $354 million worldwide this year. Lauren Shuler-Donner CBS Films

Radiance: The Passion of Marie Curie

A Geffen Playhouse presentation from the play by 50 percent operates by Alan Alda. Directed by Daniel Sullivan. Marie Curie Anna Gunn Paul Langevin Serta Donohue Jeanne Langevin Sarah Zimmerman Pierre Curie John p Lancie With: Hugo Remedy, Leonard Kelly-Youthful, Natacha Roi.Helmer Daniel Sullivan has come up with a topflight cast and goodlooking Geffen Playhouse production for Alan Alda's "Radiance: The Passion of Marie Curie." Nevertheless the play itself rarely increases above the quantity of a junior high training filmstrip on Great Males & Women of Science. Alda, who taken Richard Feynman's personality quite nicely in Peter Parnell's "QED," can't seem to control the woman or her work, nor mix them in to a viable dramatic construct. For a while we're back with Greer Garson and Walter Pidgeon, inside the hagiographic 1943 biopic's idyllic marriage of minds of stolid, professional Marie ("Breaking Bad"'s Anna Gunn, in thick Polish accent and chrysanthemum hairdo) and avuncular Pierre (John p Lancie, as lovably cranky since the late Andy Rooney). They exclaim in regards to the glowing potential of pitchblende prior to the same runaway wagon that freshly freshly mowed lower Pidgeon comes again, relegating the estimable p Lancie for the sidelines to light his cigar whenever Marie recalls him, that's a smaller amount as years pass. Act an individual's finest element might be the collision of brilliant, wimpish physicist Paul Langevin (Or Shakespeare mainstay Serta Donohue) and neurotic, abusive wife Jeanne (Sarah Zimmerman). Their clashes, growing from needling to outright violence, give a vision of scientists' personal existence distinct within the Curies' warm mutual respect. Donohue is especially effective as his puppydog desiring Marie noticeably intensifies his frustration in your house. But in some manner, when we're out at intermission, Curie discovers she's mad relevant for this nebbish, jumping into some PG-13 canoodling fully outfitted. Although we not comprehend what she possibly sees in him, but Alda has this tower of self-possession out of the blue enter into conniptions thinking of Jeanne's obtaining a mildly compromising letter. Still, as Marie dithers through her personal existence and becomes enfeebled by radiation poisoning, she handles to keep processing enough pitchblende into radium to garner several Nobel Honours. Things really visit hell, for text and figures alike, once the unlikely lovers' affair becomes public. Alda can get inside a few passing jams at fundamentalist Christian followers trying to make the most of Marie of her good title and blame her for your Franco-Prussian Fight against her part, she triggers anything at all to rail at her progressively spineless lover for caring in what Jeanne might say or publish. The role simply doesn't appear sensible from moment to moment or throughout its arc, notwithstanding Gunn's always sincere intelligence. Nobels in hands, entirely command of her righteousness, Marie is not convincing as persecuted protofeminist victim, though her overcome bigotry is clearly what Alda desires to leave us with. Eventually everything just type of stops, missing any kind of stylishly created resolution. Fine stars like Hugo Remedy and Natacha Roi are stuck mouthing exposition in nothing parts, while Zimmerman is just too restrained inside the juiciest one. With Marie constantly known to as meticulous and controlled, letting crazy Jeanne run riot would heighten the contrast whilst getting some much-needed anarchy for the proceedings. Thomas Lynch's ingenious back wall, when given John Boesche's atmosphere predictions, admirably conveys numerous textures and feelings, a trait discontentedly not shared with the drama itself.Sets, Thomas Lynch costumes, Rita Ryack lighting, Daniel Ionazzi appear, Jon Gottlieb predictions, John Boesche. Opened up up, examined November. 9, 2011. Runs through 12 ,. 11. Running time: 1 hour, 50 MIN. Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com

In to the Abyss: Film Review

It may be contended that Werner Herzog continues to be looking in to the abyss, unblinking, for a lot of his career, and also the results have frequently been transcendent. In to the Abyss, the prolific filmmaker's second documentary hitting theaters this season, does not soar but bores in deep, to have an unsettling inquiry into capital punishment in the usa. Opening November. 11 after its AFI Fest tests, you can bet to become one of the year's most-seen and many-famous non-fiction features.our editor recommendsTelluride 2011: 'Into the Abyss' versus. 'Pina' inside a Documentary DoubleheaderSundance Chooses Accumulates Werner Herzog's 'Into the Abyss' In which the spring release Cave of Forgotten Dreams occupies the lyrical finish from the spectrum, the brand new film involves a triple homicide in Conroe, Texas. The doc is not presented like a political debate - there's nary a reference to governors George Rose bush or Ron Perry, whose condition supports the country's most active dying chamber, and little when it comes to argument. Abyss is, rather, similar to a non-fiction version of Krzysztof Kieslowski's A Brief Film About Killing, which in comparison a senseless crime using the resulting act of premeditated murder for the federal government. Herzog, who makes his opposition towards the dying penalty obvious in the start, hasn't selected a transparently representational situation. Michael Perry, the 28-year-old condemned guy he interviews eight days before his scheduled execution, isn't any poster boy for that Innocence Project, however with his wacky smile he could pass for16. The director is definitely an off-screen presence, heard appearing questions but staying away from his trademark brooding narration. With cinematographer Peter Zeitlinger, a frequent collaborator, Herzog visits the river where Sandra Stotler's body appeared, and also the forest where her killed teen boy and the friend put together. Heuses police crime-scene videos to create the chilling scene of the woman's existence cut short, the greater to steal her red-colored Camaro. Stotler was, evidence shows, at the time of baking a load of snacks. Herzog is definitely an astute and disarming interviewer. His conversations with cops, the 2 charged males, their relatives and individuals from the sufferers with each other fresh paint an image of Conroe, its gated towns and battling working class, but additionally of something less easily defined: the existential weight of hope and dread. His most haunting encounters are using the Reverend Richard Lopez, who supervises last rituals to dying row inmates and stays together towards the very finish, and upon the market prison worker Fred Allen. As captain from the Huntsville penitentiary's Dying House guard detail, Allen oversaw the preparation in excess of 125 criminals for execution. An enormous family room clock marking time behind him, he describes his change of heart. Despite years from the job, the cumulative trauma is apparent. A persons comedy can also be an inextricable area of the story. Dating back to 1977's Stroszek, Herzog has regarded as the absurdities from the American cultural landscape by having an outsider's amazement. He still brings that perspective, despite the fact that he's resided within the U.S. for a long time. Abyss, to be certain, has its own share of bizarre twists. But most importantly it is a portrait of stunned grief, from the devastation families endure, whether through violence, accidents, illness or incarceration. The storyplot originates with clinical precision and profound curiosity, most famously when Zeitlinger's camera makes its way into the area where lethal injections occur in Huntsville, surveying the gurney and also the disappointingly happy eco-friendly from the walls. True-crime tales have cluttered the little screen recently, the majority of them concerned basically with shock value. Being an artist, Herzog naturally has an interest in much more compared to material details of murder. Like a journalist, he presses in to the dark margins and returns a mournful report. Venue: AFI Fest Opens Friday, November. 11 (Sundance Chooses) An Innovative Variations/Skellig Rock production in colaboration with Spring Films, Werner Herzog Film and much more 4 Director: Werner Herzog Producer: Erik Nelson Executive producers:Dork Harding, Amy Briamonte, Henry Schleiff, Sara Kozak, Andre Singer, Lucki Stipetic Director of photography: Peter Zeitlinger Music: Mark Degli Antoni Editor: Joe Bini No rating, 106 minutes Werner Herzog

Myriad to distribute 'Common Man'

Myriad Pictures has signed with Asia Digital Entertainment to distribute action thriller "A Typical Guy" starring Ben Kingsley and Ben Mix.Myriad made the announcement Saturday in the American Film Market, where it's selling worldwide marketplaces. Pic lately completed production in Sri Lanka with Chandran Rutnam ("The Street From Elephant Pass") pointing from their own script.Kingsley shows a guy who's grown five tanks within the politically-damaged town of Colombo that are going to explode unless of course four major terrorists are immediately launched from prison. When he calls in the demands towards the Deputy Inspector General from the Colombo Police Department (performed by Mix), it takes hold motion an ideological and deadly confrontation between your truth and duty.Myriad Boss Kirk D'Amico stated early reaction to continues to be strong, observing, "Ben Kingsley is an extremely large star worldwide and also the film has got the right components purchasers search for - a large star with many different action.""A Typical Guy" was created by Manohan Nanayakkara, B.S. Radha Krishnan and Chandran Rutnam. Executive producers are Paul Mason and Jon Sheinberg. Film's a manufacture of Asia Digital Entertainment.Kingsley is going to be seen next in "Hugo" and "The Dictator." Mix lately made an appearance in "War Corporation." Kingsley is symbolized by CAA and ITG. Mix is symbolized by manager Shaun Goldberg.The offer with Myriad Pictures was arranged by Jon Sheinberg from the Movie Machine and Paul Mason. Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com

FilmDistrict Dealing with Major Reorganization

Upstart distribution company FilmDistrict is restructuring and getting together its operation, with Bob Berney, its theatrical distribution leader, and Jeanne R. Berney, its professional v . p . of promoting, departing the business.our editor recommendsAngelina Jolie's Directorial Debut Lands U.S. Distributor (Cannes)Drive: Cannes 2011 Evaluate The duo will stay on until March 1, 2012, to help oversee the December 23 opening in the Jennifer Aniston-directed Inside the Land of Blood stream and Honey. FilmDistrict, which distributes movies for GK Films (the business is certainly a trader in FilmDistrict) additionally to films it acquires, is moving its methods to La, shuttering methods in NY. PHOTOS: 'The Rum Diary' Premiere at LACMA FilmDistrict was launched just at least a year ago beneath the aegis of Peter Schlessel, who was simply formerly in the new the new sony. The business stood a hit from the gate while using remarkably strong showing of horror movie Insidious, then your inspiring surfer movie Soul Surfer. FilmDistrict acquired You Should not Panic from the Dark, the Guillermo del Toro-produced horror movie, for distribution following a closing of Disney's label Miramax put that movie in limbo, together with the considerably acclaimed arty thriller Drive, starring Ryan Gosling. Audiences didn't appear for Frightened of the Dark, which has made only $24 million in your area, as the organization's latest release, The Rum Diary, opened up as much as some dismal $5.millions of last weekend. The tally in the FilmDistrict movies builds up to greater than $150 million in your area. STORY: The Actor-kaira Pitt's 'Rum Diary' Tanks at Box Office: What Went Wrong Sources condition that friction may have introduced for the parting of way involving the two parties. Affiliates the big marketing stays for Drive and Frightened of the Dark didn't pay back within the box office although some say personality clashes eventually undid working associations. "When I trust the entire process of FilmDistrict, I remain dedicated to my roots and family in NY where there's a thrilling film community," mentioned Bob Berney in the statement. "They Jeanne which i come up with in NY and Chicago are high quality which we each is pleased with the task we now have done as well as the great accomplishments we now have had. If perhaps my co-employees at FilmDistrict all the best inside the a very long time.Inch Mentioned Schlessel: "This consolidation was necessary due to natural difficulties of having our production, acquisition and business divisions in La with this particular distribution and marketing team in NY. We are very searching toward next year's slate of films." Bob Berney is known as a guru if this involves marketing and disseminating art house fare and helping people films mix over. His report on hits include Christopher Nolan's early film Indication, Nia Vardalos' My Large Body body fat Greek Wedding, del Toro's Pan's Labyrinth, and Alfonso Cuaron's Y Tu Mama Tambien. Related Subjects FilmDistrict

Andy Serkis Signs for 'Rise in the Planet in the Apes' Follow-up

Nobody thought you will see a 'Rise in the Planet in the Apes' follow-up. Hell, nobody wanted a 'Rise in the Planet in the Apes' follow-up -- no less than, not to begin with. Back on August. 4, every day just before the film was released, the anticipation weren't high then, apparently from nowhere, the film converted to a vital darling making nearly half a billion dollars worldwide. Fast-toward three several days later and there's some not-so-surprising 'Apes' follow-up updates. Deadline reviews that Andy Serkis is close to signing a deal to reprise his role as Caesar the ape. Serkis's participation is smart there's even brief Oscar talk surrounding his portrayal in the primary character, that may continue. Deadline also reviews that Fox intentions of campaigning for which is a breakthrough nomination. There's still no official word which the follow-up might be about, though director Rupert Wyatt has thought about the idea of a 'Full Metal Jacket'-esque story. "Generation x of apes, people that have result from our protagonists, possibly moving in a conflict with humans and showing real fear, very much the same as beginning war for youthful soldiers in this era, telling their story," Wyatt told Bleeding Awesome. Serkis is seen next as Captain Haddock in 'The Adventures of Tintin' on 12 ,. 21. [via Deadline] [Photo: last century Fox] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Michelle Trachtenberg Returning to Gossip Girl

Michelle Trachtenberg Michelle Trachtenberg is set to reprise her role as Georgina Sparks for a multi-episode arc on Gossip Girl, TVLine.com reports. Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Then and now Trachtenberg will return in the 100th episode to stir up even more trouble. When we last saw her, she came to the aide of faux-Charlie (Kaylee DeFer) before learning her true identity. Following her first turn on Gossip Girl, the Buffy alum went on to star in NBC's short-lived Mercy, followed by a recent stint on Weeds.

YouTube Channels No Immediate Threat to Entertainment Companies: Analyst

NY -- YouTube's lengthy-expected channels initiative, that the Google-possessed video site finally revealed late Friday, isn't any immediate threat to entertainment companies, however it could grab some advertising dollars typically centered on TV and position Google like a competitor with time, Barclays Capital analyst Anthony DiClemente stated inside a set of Tuesday.our editor recommendsHollywood Conglomerate Earnings Season: Ad Outlook, Digital Deals to stay in FocusYouTube Announces TV Initiative With 100 Niche Channels The report, titled "Will YouTube's offering move the needle?," examined the planned launch close to 100 movie channels with your celebs as Jay-Z, Madonna, Shaquille O'Neal, Amy Poehler, Sofia Vergara and Tony Hawk, designed to produce a next-generation video hub. "While we don't believe it is really an immediate threat to galleries, content companies or marketers at this time, we all do believe this really is Google's initial step toward supplying a far more robust platform for appropriately created independent content, and believe the move positions Google to do something like a distributor inside a bid toward taking incremental ad dollars which are typically targeted at TV," DiClemente authored. For media and entertainment companies, with time, "this produces a growing threat when it comes to engagement, ad dollars and distribution, an incremental bidder for original content and the other vehicle for customers to circumvent the standard pay TV model," he cautioned. In the end, movie advertising may be the quickest-growing ad category online, and that he projects it to develop 43 percent this year to $2 billion. "We feel YouTube makes up about the lion's share of those ad dollars with $1.6 billion this year,Inch the Barclays analyst believed. "YouTube is distinctively situated here because it is undoubtedly probably the most viewed movie property with 161 million unique audiences in September." Using its funnel launches, Google "turns into a major player in independent short-form, appropriately created content, and sets itself as much as be new media distribution platform and gain incremental ad dollars," DiClemente came to the conclusion. BTIG analyst Richard Greenfield had stated inside a blog publish on Monday the YouTube channels would be the latest premium movie offer which will compete for customers' attention much like Netflix along with other movie companies. "We question if it is going to finish up being an adverse for present day leading/established content designers," Greenfield stated. "The typical U.S. household is watching over eight hrs of TV daily, and when you begin to layer inside a wide spectrum of content on the internet, especially older content, we feel traditional television and movie content, especially fresh/live content, are affected.Inch Related Subjects YouTube

Anthony LaPaglia Joins Django Unchained

He'll play an awful AussieQuentin Tarantino is rounding the protruding ensemble cast of Django Unchained, getting Anthony LaPaglia to co-star like a greedy Australian slave owner.The actor, who largely put his film career on hold to star in US TV drama With No Trace (besides the odd passion project for example Winter Solstice), has become searching to kick it back to gear.And based on Deadline's report, it seems that Frederick Gordon-Levitt is basically confirmed for that movie, as he's listed as playing LaPaglia's brother within the film. They will be a set of nasty types who meet Jamie Foxx's Django because they escort their most lately bought batch of slaves for their next fight. We are likely to guess the encounter doesn't go well on their behalf.It may sound such as the actor was impressed using the script regardless of the somewhat questionable narrative: "It's extremely ambitious and imaginative, handles that subject material in ways it has not been worked with before," LaPaglia states. "How a cast has formed up, it's exciting to become involved."In addition to Foxx, Django Unchained already includes Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio, Samuel L Jackson, Kurt Russell, Tom Savini, Kerry Washington and Don Manley. QT begins shooting in The month of january.LaPaglia, meanwhile, will next be observed in PJ Hogan's new comedy drama, Mental.

Acad muzzles the clink and guzzle scene

In a town that loves to celebrate itself, the premier award-giving org limits lavish parties for Oscar contenders not unusual for 'The Social Network' and other 2009 pics.When Julia Roberts hosted a January screening of "Biutiful" to showcase Javier Bardem's Acad-nominated performance, it seemed like a passionate way for an Oscar winner to show support for her "Eat Pray Love" co-star. However, as genuinely heartfelt as Roberts may have been in her enthusiasm for the movie, her private event and subsequent effusive interview with Entertainment Weekly was just one more stop on a campaign trail that was perceived as overrun with Academy members trying to wield their influence on the Oscar vote. Even awards campaigners ended the 2010-11 season believing it was time for a change.It might sound like a champagne problem to anyone outside Hollywood, but taming the round of glitzy post-nomination receptions and member-sponsored screenings has become a priority for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. Changes enacted this season present rules for everything from the number of Q&A sessions in which any person associated with a film may participate down to when food can accompany a screening.Though a well-placed campaigner says last season's festivities had become somewhat "unseemly," the Academy's changes, at least for the post-nom time frame, are more about maintaining the value and integrity of the award itself. In fact, losing the credibility of that 8 1/2-pound trophy is bad for publicists, party planners and such print publications as Variety -- any entity that has helped turn awards season into Awards Season."The perception that the Academy Award can be bought is the last thing anyone wants," says veteran awards consultant and Academy member Tony Angellotti.Another campaigner says the five-week glow Oscar nominees enjoy before the ceremony should be about letting the work speak for itself, rather than making the nominee speak for the work in an endless procession of panels, parties and pressing palms. Wise words if you happen to be a circuit veteran like Meryl Streep or Tom Hanks, but it could transform the whole process for an actor who's experiencing the rush of a nomination for the very first time.Most campaigners say the rule changes have done little to affect their day to day, even though it's most likely going to mean most events and screenings will happen in the pre-nomination months."We're all testing it right now," says strategist Lisa Taback. "We just have to respect the rules. I don't want to say that they're good or bad."Of course no alterations can quell whisper campaigns after Oscar nominations are announced Jan. 24, but in the meantime, restrictions are somewhat lighter for pre-nomination campaigning.Unlike previous years, campaigners can directly invite Academy members to screenings and Q&As; members are free to attend and eat the food served there. Not only is this good news for publicists whose main goal is to get as many people as possible to the movies they represent, it also serves the Academy's intention to have its members see films on the bigscreen (the policy on digital delivery and screeners notwithstanding).Encouraging theatergoing dovetails into the Academy's other major move, which leaves room for anywhere between five and 10 best picture nominations, depending on how many films earn a No. 1 ranking on the ballot.It's largely a move to correct some of the inherent statistical anomalies of the Academy's voting process, but it's also keeping prognosticators and campaigners on their toes. Still, most campaigners aren't counting votes to find out where their films stand. They're still doing it the old-fashioned way: getting people into theaters, gauging reactions and spreading the word about their films.AWARDS SEASON LAUNCH:Acad muzzles the clink and guzzle scene | New rules redraw Oscar's picture, doc, toon races | Tricky pics spend years en route | Fest test weeds out all but Oscar's best Contact Christy Grosz at christy.grosz@variety.com

Fall TV Recognition Contest: You will find there's Champion!

Emily VanCamp, Michael Emerson, Zooey Deschanel TVGuide.com customers have named a common new show!Fall TV: Obtain the lowdown about this season's must-see new showsOver yesteryear several days, we have carried out a number of polls within our Fall TV Recognition Contest, asking customers which shows they loved and that they did not. Your competition was fierce, but a champion has emerged:ABC's Revenge!The mystery drama, which stars Emily VanCamp like a youthful lady who returns towards the Hamptons to find vengeance around the people attached to her father's wrongful conviction, received a 78 percent approval rating from TVGuide.com customers. ABC has purchased a complete season from the show.Fall TV: Begin to see the 17 stars and also hardwearing . eyes about this yearNipping right at Revenge's heels were CBS' Person of great interest and Fox's sitcom, New Girl, each of which also have received full-season pick-ups. Person, which stars Michael Emerson, Jim Caviezel and Taraji P. Henson, obtained a 73 percent approval rating while Zooey Deschanel's New Girl obtained 71 percent.Also setting up a powerful showing: Fox's Terra Nova (66 percent), CBS' 2 Broke Women (65 %) and Memorable (63 percent), the CW's Ringer (61 percent) and ABC's Not so long ago (60 %).Take a look at all of the familiar faces coming back to TV this yearIn an appropriate little bit of irony, probably the most-hated show from the fall season was the CW's H8R, which gained an astounding 85 % of negative votes. Also receiving mostly negative votes were CBS' How to become a Gentleman (74 percent), ABC's Charlie's Angels (68 percent) and Guy Up! (60 %). Except for Guy Up!, many of these shows happen to be drawn using their particular networks' agendas.Exactly what do you think about the outcomes? Did our customers understand it properly?

Dancing's Kym Manley: David's Too Much on Themselves

Kym Manley and David Arquette Kym Manley has two Mirrorball trophies, but this really is really the first time the Dwts professional is trying to safeguard her title. She sitting the tenth season after winning with Donny Osmond, but Manley, which argument won last season with Hines Ward, remains greatly inside the running on Season 13 with David Arquette. "I must defend. That could be incredible to win consecutive,Inch she notifies TVGuide.com. "But honestly I don't really take into account that. We've got a extended path to go before I am in a position to even ponder over it.In . After landing towards the bottom two round the second week, the pair remains continuously improving and Manley thinks they could win everything. But precisely what do they need to go completely? Plus: Get Johnson's undertake the Maks-Len fracas. Have a look at photos from Dwts Whoever else got readily available for Halloween? Kym Manley: We've got a sound lesson that's kind of Halloween-based. We've the cha-cha after which it we're doing they tango with J.R. [Martinez] and Karina [Smirnoff], and Nancy [Sophistication] and Tristan [MacManus]. Team dances will be a great deal fun. ... We're calling ourselves Team Money. I don't define why. It's from Broadway Week it's all about the money. Another team gets the paso doble. In my opinion it'll be really close between us. Everybody got your finest score for that tango, so David needs to be at ease with it, right? Manley: Yeah, exactly. That was good score, so hopefully we'll be capable of succeed with this certain. We're trying to pay attention to some actions and fasten the little things so hopefully we score will probably be better yet than our [individual] score. As well as the cha-cha, David's clearly never done that yet. We'll want to get his sides moving there, engaging in the rhythm and many types of. David has many natural rhythm and a lot of it's searching to make him harness it. Any idea what he must still concentrate on? Manley: In my opinion he's too much on themselves, so she needs to begin thinking in themselves and becoming that confidence. With this particular, In my opinion we are in a position to certainly go completely. How will you help him gain confidence? It is not like it's a step you can practicing over and over again to nail it. Manley: Right. It's tough. It's only dependent on me building his confidence up and which makes them happy relating to this each day. It's plenty of repetition where I have to enter his mind to make sure that all of this feels second character. We work six, seven several hours every day each day. We have not stood a break since the show started. That's just the way goes which is how you get results. Read Maks' Dancing blog I felt like things really switched around to suit your needs following a second week if you were inside the real bottom two. Manley: Yeah, we understood i had been almost in the competition and that we have really switched things around since that week. In my opinion he recognized that, "Wow. This may finish anytime,Inch so that it type of gave us second existence. Also inside the third week, he danced for his daughter, which was clearly very important and inspiring for him. Barbara Ann mentioned they thinks we are capable of being competitors, therefore i think yesteryear day or two are actually good for David's confidence too. We must keep that momentum going. She offers quite a bit energy sometimes In my opinion he'll burst in the heart of a dance. Would you believe way? Manley: [Laughs] That's one factor we should really make an effort to contain! His energy could easily get a little too crazy, making this a sizable challenge for people - finding the thrill and exuberance, while not permitting it to escape control. Which of his improvements have impressed probably the most? Manley: His technique and also the form, mainly in the ballroom dances. His posture is actually much better. He was obtaining a genuine problem along with his frame and posture inside the beginning, but he's really got that fixed now. So many people are dedicated to chasing after after and dethroning J.R. Are everybody or are you currently presently dedicated to her? Manley: Just from experience, the most effective step to complete would be to give consideration to yourself. It might seem clichéd, but it's true. You can't control others and you also can't get taken up in cure does great. You have to make an effort to perform the very best you'll be able to every week and hopefully you'll finish off inside the final and not even comprehend it. Social Energy Rankings: Team Maks or Team Len? Select a side, people! Whoever else consider Maks talking with Len? Manley: I'm speaking about, you obtain passionate about your work. We put lots of several hours inside it, therefore i guess Maks got very passionate about everything. Maybe he could've mentioned it in different ways, however get where he was coming initially from from. He's put a great deal existence bloodstream inside it, but he was a lot more trying to protect Hope [Solo]. Chaz Bono also weren't impressed using the idol idol judges. You think they have become unnecessarily harsh over time? Manley: I don't think so. They're there and so they do their jobs, and frequently you don't like everything you hear whatsoever. That is difficult if you want to return and continue to uncover that confidence again to continue. I am unsure - I'm remaining by using this whole factor! Whoever else consider Chaz departing? Manley: He was amazing. I like Chaz. He only decided to be adorable. We're really prone to miss him. He did this type of amazing job every single week he went. He really had an enjoyable experience carrying it out too. He deserved being there similar to everyone else does. Your and David's impressions every week are amusing. Will we expect another one now? Manley: [Laughs] We like to to find yourself in figures every week and then we just did Grease. You will have to wait and discover what we will understand this done week. There needs to be considered a Scream homage somewhere, right? Manley: I realize! We'll have to do that!