Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Universal makes distribution pact with Cross Creek
Universal Pictures has made a three year distribution deal with Cross Creek Pictures.Over the three years, U will distribute six films to be funded by Cross Creek. First title up is the Ron Howard-helmed "Rush" starring Chris Hemsworth.Cross Creek's recent credits include "Black Swan" and Sony's "The Ides of March."The studio and Cross Creek are also looking through Universal's current development slate for potential projects that the shingle could produce and finance.The joint announcement, made Wednesday, disclosed that Cross Creek could come on to produce and finance Universal's "The Creed of Violence," with Todd Field attached to direct from his own script.The companies said the budget range for Cross Creek titles will fall between $15 million and $65 million, with an average cost of $25 million to $35 million. Cross Creek has partnered with Exclusive Media Group on "Rush," "Ides of March" and "Woman in Black." Cross Creek and Exclusive co-financed and co-produced "Rush" and "Ides" and Cross Creek acquired US rights to "Woman in Black," then sold those to CBS Films. Contact Justin Kroll at justin.kroll@variety.comWatch Movies Now
Monday, September 26, 2011
Full cast shots from The Dark Knight Rises LA set
Christian Bale, Anne Hathaway and Gary Oldman all appeared on the The Dark Knight Rises set in downtown Los Angeles this weekend.The exciting bit? They were in full character costume.And while there's already been plenty of video and photos of the Batwing from theshoot, the image below is particularly sweet."It was as if they set it up specifically for me to shoot. A hundred PAs on set, a couple dozen security guards, off duty LAPD, and somehow they didn't think anyone would walk underneath Grand/4th and see that??" says the photo caption at the website On Set LA."Ooohh... the security guard was pissed. It was too late. Plus last time I checked the sidewalk was OK to walk on and still public property. Am I wrong?"Transformers 3 Dark Of The Moon Full Movie
Thursday, September 22, 2011
'The Office's' New Boss Revealed
NBCEd Helms as Andy Bernard There's a brand new boss at Dundler-Mifflin's Scranton branch. Andy Bernard (Erectile dysfunction Helms) was named as Michael Scott's (Steve Carell) alternative within the opening moment of year eight premiere, which broadcast Thursday evening. PHOTOS: Fall TV's 12 Most Anticipated Shows Scott left work last season after you have engaged to his girlfriend, Carol (Amy Ryan), and moving together with her Colorado. (Carell, meanwhile, left to pay attention to his movie career.) Several figures have been angling for that position, including Darryl (Craig Robinson) and Kelly (Mindy Kaling). PHOTOS: 'The Office': Behind the curtain Audiences required to Twitter immediately upon hearing this news to talk about their ideas, making "Andy Bernard" a trending subject on the website. But fans from the show were mixed concerning the announcement. "I kinda like this Andy Bernard may be the new regional manager, he's just like a more youthful Michael Scott," authored Kayla Anaisa. Echoed Tony Cullen: "Certainly like Andy Bernard taking control.Inch PHOTOS: Fall TV Dying Pool: Will 'Charlie's Angels,' or 'Whitney' Be Axed First? On other other hands, Roberto chimed along with this tweet: "Andy Bernard may be the new manager? Don't like this whatsoever." And Kelly Deuser added: "Can't believe Andy Bernard may be the new manager. Just doesn't seem sensible.Inch PHOTOS: Fall TV Preview 2011: The Coming back Shows The premiere of NBC's comedy also featured the debut of Robert California (James Spader) because the new Boss of Dundler-Mifflin parent Sabre, changing Jo Bennett (Kathy Bates, who now stars on NBC's Harry's Law). California first made his appearance in the finish of last season among several candidates for Scott's former position. RELATED: 'The Office's' Rainn Wilson Angered By Steve Carell's Emmy Loss VIDEO: 'The Office' Season 8 Sneak Look: James Spader 'Scares' Cast Q&A: Why 'The Office' Showrunner Is Ready for additional Cast People to Exit Show Amy Ryan Craig Robinson Erectile dysfunction Helms Mindy Kaling Steve Carell NBC Work Fall TV Preview
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Rachelle Lefervre on 'Abduction,' Possible Sequels, and Why 'Breaking Dawn' is His Favorite 'Twilight' Yet
Snark all you have to about 'Twilight,' its number of fans which is youthful stars, nevertheless the film series has converted into a cultural phenomenon throughout the final five years. Thank heavens then -- by all accounts -- Billy Burke, Rachelle Lefervre and Rachelle Lefervre are designed for the immense fame that is included with the 'Twilight' territory. Lautner is all the the trio to branch out by themself -- which he accomplishes this with gusto inside the new action thriller 'Abduction.' Might be the soon-to-be erstwhile Edwards Friend Jacob nervous about his first job just like a leading guy? "I'd be lounging essentially mentioned I didn't feel any pressure whatsoever," Lautner told Moviefone inside an interview the other day. "But, at this time around, excitement is overriding a number of that. I merely can't watch out for people to see it, and it is surprising it's finally here." What's here's 'Abduction,' a film that finds Lautner starring as Nathan, a Pittsburgh-area secondary school student who finds out his parents aren't who he thought, which shady government agents on sides in the law want him. Abroad getting a extended-time crush (Lily Collins), Nathan tries to stay alive and expose the truth -- and showcase some fancy Parkour moves in route. Lautner spoke to Moviefone about why he chose 'Aduction' as his first starring role, whether he'd be lower for just about any follow-up, and the way 'Breaking Dawn' is his favorite 'Twilight' movie. Hello, Taylor. [Deep voice] Thank you for going to Moviefone! '! What's the title in the movie you have to see. 'Abduction!' Well carried out. Let's achieve 'Abduction': Even getting seen the trailers, I wasn't quite ready based on how physical the role was to suit your needs. Was that particular of the items came you to definitely certainly the script initially? It it was. There has been a number of things that came me with this role. I understood it may be challenging throughout. Clearly, physically, but even psychologically. My character encounters a great deal in this movie. So only to be capable of dive into his shoes and feel the journey he continues was quite incredible personally becoming an actor. That certain extended me becoming an actor, greater than I've are you currently extended before. That was thrilling. Was plenty of that stuff inside the script, or did director John Singleton and film author Take advantage of Christensen adjust the script to take full advantage of your fighting styles background? There's a good deal place in. There has been a few things inside the script -- just like a couple of from the major fight moments. But, I don't think the boxing scene reaches the first script. My way through the baseball stadium, that was really just improv. We have arrived at that time -- or, once we scouted the area -- we'd the big giant glass awning factor that we slide lower. We're like, "We gotta learn to have that inside the movie." We'd every one of these excellent accomplishments which will allow me to carry out some Parkour. All things in the baseball stadium actually was just improv at that time. Living training scene with Jason Isaacs is among the very first large moments and quite brutal. I'd never boxed before movie, to make sure that was new personally. Which I preferred to appear like I understood a few things i was doing. So, three several days before I visited Pittsburgh to begin rehearsals, I obtained a boxing trainer in L.A. and started practicing five days each week. It absolutely was really intense -- just the learning general, for boxing. Once we showed up, Jason which i started choreography about it immediately. It's a pretty extended fight, which is very specific so when in our midst are off by one punch a treadmill block, we're getting hit hard. It needed plenty of preparation. Certainly. I used to be struck with how director John Singleton shot that in extended shots while using focus on you together with Jason. It's clearly you fighting and adds plenty of immediacy and closeness, which is not everything you frequently see inside the action genre. [Action films] are often very chop up and extremely stylized. We preferred to get this movie feel just like real to ensure that as grounded as you can. This is why I really preferred to carry out a the majority of my stunts. You'll be able to tell. You'll be able to tell when it's chop up together with just a little fake searching. The boxing scene looks real. The ideal scene inside the train just looks brutal. Much like me which guy were just carrying it out. Which was fun. (Laughs) I imagine you'd a pile of scripts to choose from for that first large leading guy role, publish-'Twilight.' What separated 'Abduction' within the relaxation in the pack? Mainly this character's journey. I desired to challenge myself to various things, a thing that I have dirty before. It had been exactly that. I fell deeply deeply in love with the story as well as the journey this character continues the moment I heard the idea. After I saw the script, I used to be exactly that many more excited. I used to be like, "Okay. That is likely to be challenging personally becoming an actor. Chances are it will stretch me, but it's also apt to be an enjoyable experience to produce.In . It seems just like you had a pleasurable experience. Would it not lead you to more inclined to star in the follow-up? Lionsgate was already talking about creating vid franchise inside the vein in the 'Bourne' movies. I'm speaking about, yeah. It seems like everything could [have a very follow-up] nowadays. I'm just trying to visit one movie at any time while focusing on 'Abduction' making the very best movie possible. And we'll see next. But at this time around, my focus is 'Abduction.' Your focus is 'Abduction,' and you are this is the primary focus of 'Abduction.' You're in the forefront inside the marketing, your title has ended the title -- this can be different from 'Twilight' that you produce other castmates as well as the built-in fan-base. Are you currently presently starting to obtain nervous? I'd be lounging essentially mentioned I didn't feel any pressure whatsoever. But, at this time around, excitement is overriding a number of that. I appear like I've been waiting for this type of very long time for people to find out this movie. And i'm -- most of us are very pleased with it. I merely can't watch out for people to see it, and it is surprising it's finally here. At this time around, I'm pleased with it, I realize we gave everything we've, and i'm excited for your world to find out it. 'Abduction' feels as if a throwback to eighties and 1990's action films. Are there any stars you'd in your thoughts if you made a decision to register? Absolutely. I've always investigated to Tom Cruise becoming an actor. His occupation, his options, his choice to constantly challenge themselves. You gaze Cruise's action movies -- as well as the do i think the Matt Damon and Harrison Ford -- you gaze at their action movies and they're not only an action movie. They're playing figures who undergo an incredible arc, that are very challenging on the account, after which it action just surrounds the film and helps it be a lot more exciting. This is why I used to be so attracted to 'Abduction.' It is not only an action movie. Are these the sorts of movies you have to make continue? Allow me to be capable of challenge myself to numerous roles and genres. Essentially possess the opportunity to make that happen, it may be an aspiration be realized personally. I'd an enjoyable experience for 'Abduction,' however, continue, I'm certainly trying to find various things. Speaking about which: the completely new trailer for 'Breaking Dawn' is going, plus it looks greatly different then the last three films. Comprehending the story as well as the books, was this final chapter one you're searching toward? No, I wasn't. We honestly possess a lot fun making the flicks we love yourself together. The film, particularly, is very unique of others. 'Breaking Beginning Part 1' has challenged me becoming an actor greater than I ever are actually before. I am unable to watch out for people to start to see the movie. Personally, it's unquestionably the most effective one. You think that's because of the story inside the book or because of Bill Condon's pointing? In my opinion it's both. It's very different. It almost feels as if a completely different series. It's very various also it allows the figures to change. You really see all the figures in the different light than you've ever seen them before. It might be considered a frightening work for any director who needed relating to this movie, but I have to admit: Bill Condon couldn't did a far more acceptable job on set too as with publish-production. The film is amazing. He's one incredible director. Most franchise stars probably feel fatigued and in a position to proceed after playing the identical character for this type of very long time, but that doesn't seem to be together with you. It seems as if you are almost melancholy. Yeah, I certainly am. Most of us were. We've been playing these figures for four years now which we're feeling so close to them and that we have grown to be so close with each other, plus it it was emotional once we finished. Photo: David Livingston/Getty Images
Mindfreaks Criss Angel Engaged
Criss Angel Appears like Criss Angel found anyone to tame his inner freak. The illusionist and star of the&E's Mindfreak is engaged to girlfriend Sandra Gonzalez, People reviews.Browse the best and worst TV weddingsHe sprang the question on Sept. 7 in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, and surprised Gonzalez having a 5-carat gemstone and platinum ring. The pair hasn't set the official date for the wedding. They met 4 years ago around the group of Angel's show.Take a look at our fall preview for art galleries, scoop, premiere calendars and much more!Angel is constantly on the perform in Cirque du Soleil's BeLIEve show at Las Vegas' Luxor Hotel, that they is a a part of since late 2008.
Lawyers Wish To Show Jackson Press Conference
La, Calif. -- Lawyers for that physician billed in Michael Jacksons dying moved Tuesday to exhibit jurors in the approaching trial footage of the news conference where the singer spoke of carrying out in just 10 shows throughout his Here It Is concert run. Inside a motion filed in La Superior Court, Conrad Murrays lawyers stated they would like to show the audio-visual recording of Jacksons news conference to aid testimony he wasn't physically able to do the 50 shows that he eventually agreed. Jackson made an appearance in the 02 Arena working in london on March 5, 2009, to announce his broadly heralded tour. In the press conference, Mr. Jackson notifies everyone else these 10 shows is going to be his final show performances which it was the ultimate curtain call, stated the document filed by defense attorney Nareg Gourjian. Mr. Jackson reiterates towards the crowd that, When I only say here it is, it means here it is. In nothing more than three several weeks, Jackson was dead of the overdose from the anesthetic propofol. The rehearsals for his lavishly created concert grew to become the foundation of the posthumous concert movie, Here It Is. The motion stated jurors would have the ability to see Jacksons physical and mental condition. The defense indicates the star is at frail health insurance and was consumed with stress through the prospect of carrying out in 50 shows. They stated the recorded news conference will corroborate testimony from Jacksons makeup artist, Karen Faye, that Jackson was furious when he learned he'd do 50 shows. Mr. Jackson told Ms. Faye, It wasnt said to be by doing this. This isn't what it really was said to be. Why cant I select? the motion stated. Lawyers for Murray have stated the insomniac Jackson was considering calling from the tour if he couldn't get sleep. Murray told police he was giving Jackson the anesthetic propofol like a sleeping aid. Jackson died of the overdose from the drug June 25, 2009, at his leased Holmby Hillsides mansion. Murray has pleaded not liable to involuntary wrongful death. His trial starts Friday with jury selection. Copyright 2011 by Connected Press. All privileges reserved.These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Peter Dinklage Admits He Was Shocked By His Game Of Thrones Emmy Win
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Peter Dinklage picked up his first ever Emmy for his role as Tyrion Lannister in HBOs Game of Thrones, and while he came across charming and polished while giving his acceptance speech, the actor was anything but ready just before his name was called. Theres some really good actors up there who could just have easily been holding this, Peter told Access Hollywood backstage at the awards ceremony, referring to his competition on Sunday night. Peter said he did not expect to win at all. Definitely not me, he said when asked who he expected to win. Esteem issues. In his speech, Peter delighted the crowd as he praised GOT producers David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, his own pregnant wife, Erica Schmidt, and someone back home, but none of his words were planned. He told Access he didnt prepare a speech. No, God no. I forgot to thank my manager. I was thanking my dog sitter before my manager, he said. Its a blur when you get up there. Its a lot of people. The actor only has a short while to celebrate before he heads back overseas to continue production on Season 2 of the series. Its a lot of fun to go to work. Were shooting the second season right now, he said. I gotta go back to Belfast [on] Tuesday, so, yeah, its fun, a lot of fun. And on a related note, Peter opened his acceptance speech by remarking about following Martin Scorsese, who picked up a Best Directing nod just before Peters category was announced. Backstage, Access cameras caught the two as they met, both congratulating each other heartily. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved.This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Watch Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Online For Free
Saturday, September 17, 2011
'King's Speech' Screenwriter David Seidler, 'Modern Family' Win Humanitas Prizes
Ian Gavan/Getty Images Oscar winner The King's Speech picked up yet another award as the 37th Humanitas Prizes were handed out Friday night at the Montage Beverly Hills hotel. David Seidler's screenplay along with episodes of Modern Family and Friday Night Lights were among the recipients of prizes totaling $85,000 at the ceremony where films and TV shows that "entertain, engage and enrich the viewing public" were recognized. Among the film winners, who received $10,000 each were Seidler in the feature film category and Thomas McCarthy for Win Win in the Sundance feature film category. The documentary Louder Than a Bomb earned Greg Jacobs and Jon Siskel $5,000. On the TV side, the winners, who received $10,000 each were George Stevens Jr., Thurgood, 90 minute category; Jason Katims, Always episode of Friday Night Lights, 60 minute category; Abraham Higgenbotham, The Kiss episode of Modern Family,30 minute category; andJonathan Groff and Jon Pollack for Kung Fu Panda Holiday Special in the animation category. The David & Lynn Angell Fellowship in Comedy Writing was awarded to UCLA's Robin W. Morton for the spec script Life is Beautiful for Modern Family. The Humanitas Student Fellowship went to USC's Amy Ripling for the original script of Inklings. The Kieser Award was presented to Gary David Goldberg. "We honor the most gifted writers working today. It is extremely gratifying to play a role in recognizing and honoring these Humanitas winners," Cathleen Young, Humanitas executive director, said as she announced the winners along with outgoing president John Wells. "The work of these writers is truly inspiring." The King's Speech Modern Family Friday Night Lights Watch Movies Free Online
Friday, September 16, 2011
Movieline's Week in Review: Smoke If You Got 'Em
OK, folks, that does it: As they all must, the long week closes at Movieline. What are you up to now? Well, after catching up on the essentials you might have missed in our Week in Review? Whatever it is, make it work, make it rain, make it great, and/or everything else you can make that one might associate with a successful weekend. We’ll be here filling you in on all the pertinent box-office happenings and other news around the cine-culture. Catch you then! · From Bucky Larson to Creature, we had your truly historic bombs. · Many thanks to our interviewees Gus Van Sant, Stellan Skarsgrd, Rod Lurie and Robert Guillaume. · How did Sarah Jessica Parker do it? Are you sure you want to know? · The Toronto International Film Festival looked great both on- and offscreen. · Tyler Perry got paid. A lot. · With which actor did you want to sit and have pennyroyal tea? · Someone totally dropped a romance wave. · Whoa. Seriously?
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Snoop Dogg To See Fillmore Slim
In the biopic in the Legend.... In the shocking and questionable bit of casting against type, Snoop Dogg just showed up the role of well-known San Francisco Bay Area pimp Fillmore Slim. He'll take that leap into the unknown when the Legend of Fillmore Slim goes before cameras next season. Slim - real title Clarence Sim cards - can be a proficient blues music artist who applied shoulders using the type of Etta James, BB King and Dinah Washington in early career inside the 19 fifties. Inside the 60s and 70s, however, because they never put within the towel playing the guitar, he appeared to become well known to as West Coast Godfather of the sport, as well as the Pope of Pimping, cruising Fillmore Street in the sharkskin suit together with a Cadillac. He estimations he worked out 8000 hookers over his entire reign. Arrested in 1980 (to get a forged passport) he spent five years in clink, and re-emerged while using blues once again. He's released several albums since. Joking aside then, it's a role that seems tailor-created for Snoop, specifically if you notice footage in the real Slim and note the uncanny resemblance (one prophetic wag inside the comments on that link describes Slim as Snoop Snr. ) Despite the fact that the type of Soul Plane and Starsky And Hutch haven't exactly given him the chance to flex his acting muscles, he did devote top quality be employed in Training Day. Slim's daughter Rebecca remains putting The Legend together, by utilizing executive producer Shelly Liebowitz and co-producers Alan Ames and Wayne Anderson. Ames may also be co-writing the script. Actor Hawthorne James will direct. "This film will span decades," states Ames, "from Slim's emergence just like a music artist, to the love for that short existence, through his years of incarceration and also the redemption. Ah, it'll be redemptive. Pre-production starts in December for just about any March 2012 shoot. The particular Fillmore Slim, now 77, is presently on tour.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Alta takes 'Shame' in Spain
'Shame'MADRID -- Spain's top arthouse/crossover distributor Alta Films has bought local distribution rights to Steve McQueen's tale of sexual addiction "Shame," whose lede thesp Michael Fassbender won the best actor nod at the Venice festival on Saturday. Execs at Alta and London-based sales company Hanway Films negotiated the deal at the Toronto festival. Shame's" Spanish premiere will take place Sept. 21 at the San Sebastian festival, where pic screens as part of the main Zabaltegi-Pearls sidebar. Spanish distribbery sources confirmed that McQueen and Fassbender will attend the San Sebastian screening. Madrid-based distrib-exhibitor Alta will have a strong presence at this year's San Sebastian edition, which kicks off Friday. Sarah Polley-directed extramarital affair drama "Take this Waltz," an Alta pickup, contends in Competition. Other Spanish premieres by Alta-handled movies at San Sebastian include Michel Hazanavicius' Cannes hit "The Artist," and Nadine Labaki's comedy "Where Do We Go Now?," with both titles also screening in Zabaltegi-Pearls. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com Watch Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Movie
'Spartacus' Star Andy Whitfield Dies of Lymphoma at 39
La (AP) Andy Whitfield, who performed the title role within the hit cable series "Spartacus: Bloodstream and Sand," has died at 39, based on reps and family.Whitfield died Sunday in Sydney, Australia, 18 several weeks after he was identified with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, manager Mike Maydew told the Connected Press."On the beautiful sunny Sydney spring morning, encircled by his family, within the arms of his loving wife, our beautiful youthful warrior Andy Whitfield lost his 18 month fight with lymphoma cancer," Whitfield's wife Vashti stated inside a statement. "He passed quietly encircled by love. Thanks to any or all his fans whose love and support have help carry him until now. He'll be appreciated as the inspiring, courageous and gentle guy, father and husband he was."Andy Whitfield who had been born in Wales and gone to live in Australia in 1999 would be a virtual unknown when he was cast because the legendary Thracian slave in "Spartacus," a job made famous by Kirk Douglas within the 1960 Stanley Kubrick film.The series demonstrated an outbreak hit for that Starz network making waves using its graphic violence and sexuality.Whitfield made an appearance in most 13 instances of the very first season that broadcast this year, and was planning to shoot the 2nd when he was identified with cancer.While awaiting Whitfield's treatment and expected recovery, the network created a six-part prequel, "Spartacus: Gods from the Arena," that broadcast captured with merely a brief voice-over in the actor.However in The month of january after Whitfield's condition increased worse, the network introduced that another Australian actor, Liam McIntyre, would take within the role."We're deeply saddened by losing our dear friend and friend, Andy Whitfield," Starz Leader and Boss Chris Albrecht stated inside a statement Sunday evening. "I was fortunate to possess labored with Andy in 'Spartacus' and found realize that the guy who performed a champion on-screen seemed to be a champion in the own existence."Whitfield's previous credits incorporated looks about the Australian Television shows "Packed towards the Rafters" and "McLeod's Kids."Copyright 2011 Connected Press. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. By Andrew Dalton September 12, 2011 PHOTO CREDIT Karl Walter/Getty Images La (AP) Andy Whitfield, who performed the title role within the hit cable series "Spartacus: Bloodstream and Sand," has died at 39, based on reps and family.Whitfield died Sunday in Sydney, Australia, 18 several weeks after he was identified with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, manager Mike Maydew told the Connected Press."On the beautiful sunny Sydney spring morning, encircled by his family, within the arms of his loving wife, our beautiful youthful warrior Andy Whitfield lost his 18 month fight with lymphoma cancer," Whitfield's wife Vashti stated inside a statement. "He passed quietly encircled by love. Thanks to any or all his fans whose love and support have help carry him until now. He'll be appreciated because the inspiring, courageous and gentle guy, father and husband he was."Andy Whitfield who had been born in Wales and gone to live in Australia in 1999 would be a virtual unknown when he was cast because the legendary Thracian slave in "Spartacus," a job made famous by Kirk Douglas within the 1960 Stanley Kubrick film.The series demonstrated an outbreak hit for that Starz network making waves using its graphic violence and sexuality.Whitfield made an appearance in most 13 instances of the very first season that broadcast this year, and was planning to shoot the 2nd when he was identified with cancer.While awaiting Whitfield's treatment and expected recovery, the network created a six-part prequel, "Spartacus: Gods from the Arena," that broadcast captured with merely a brief voice-over in the actor.However in The month of january after Whitfield's condition increased worse, the network introduced that another Australian actor, Liam McIntyre, would dominate the role."We're deeply saddened by losing our dear friend and friend, Andy Whitfield," Starz Leader and Boss Chris Albrecht stated inside a statement Sunday evening. "I was fortunate to possess labored with Andy in 'Spartacus' and found realize that the guy who performed a champion on-screen seemed to be a champion in the own existence."Whitfield's previous credits incorporated looks about the Australian Television shows "Packed towards the Rafters" and "McLeod's Kids."Copyright 2011 Connected Press. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Monday, September 12, 2011
Trey Parker and Matt Stone Hope to Make 'Book of Mormon' Movie
If you're still one of the many who can't get tickets to the Tony award-winning Broadway musical 'The Book of Mormon,' it's time to rest easy. In an interview with EW, the musical's creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone discussed the future plans for their show -- including a possible trip to the big screen. Said Parker to EW: Hopefully ['The Book of Mormon'] will have a big run and a big tour and then we can do the movie in several years." Several years is a long time to wait, but it's still better than nothing. In the meantime, you can tide yourself over with the show's star, Andrew Rannels, performing the song "I Believe" at the Tony Awards earlier this year. [via EW] Watch Online X-Men: First Class
Sunday, September 11, 2011
'Entourage' Finale: THR Goes Behind-the-Scenes of the Series
When Entourage premiered in 2004, the HBO series quickly established itself as TV's most important -- and frighteningly accurate -- show about the entertainment industry. The 25-time Emmy nominated HBO series and six-time winner will end its eight year run on Sunday, Sept. 11.our editor recommends'Entourage' Final Season Premiere: What the Critics Say'Entourage' Secrets From the Boys of Summer'Entourage': 10 Never-Told Secrets'Entourage' Finale: 20 Unforgettable Hollywood Cameos From the Series'Entourage' Series Finale: The Cast Opens Up About Last Episode Taping (Video) PHOTOS: 'Entourage' Finale: 20 Unforgettable Hollywood Cameos From the Series "I think we wrap up strong, I think people are gonna miss these guys at the end of it," creator Doug Ellin told The Hollywood Reporter. VIDEOS: 'Entourage' Roundtable "I went out to the last day of shooting [June 28], and I had a lump in my throat. It's very bittersweet," said Michael Lombardo, president of HBO programming. "This is a great group of people, and the show has meant an enormous amount to HBO. When you have something that's working, it's very hard to see it end." PHOTOS: Behind the Scenes of THR's 'Entourage' Roundtable It seems likely that Entourage will live on, as executive producer Mark Wahlberg has been vocal about his goal to bring the boys to the big screen. "I think with the success of Sex and the City, there's a good chance people believe there could be a great movie here," Wahlberg told THR. "I will fight to the end to get the movie made." PHOTOS: The Hollywood Reporter Cover Stories "I don't want to give too much away, but I think it was important to all of us involved that we didn't do an 'ending' ending," actor Kevin Connolly noted of the finale. "We wanted to tee it up and be prepared to hopefully do the movie. We're certainly not in a rush. The most important thing is that it's done the right way. We've got a rep to protect," he added with a laugh. THR COVER STORY: 'Entourage' Secrets From the Boys of Summer Though Entourage has become an iconic piece of pop culture, the series almost didn't make it to air. Ellin's first script had no fans at HBO when it was first pitched. Ellin recalled getting a call from executive producer Steve Levinson, who told him, "They hated it." Levinson and Ellin both said it started in a far dark place, one they would ultimately take the show to several seasons later. "It opened at the premiere of Vince's movie, everybody hated it and nobody knew how to tell him," said Ellin. HBO executives kept telling them to make it "more fun," and to focus on the wish fulfillment. Stars Adrian Grenier, Jeremy Piven and Connolly were equally as uninterested in being involved at first. STORY: 'Entourage': 10 Never-Told Secrets In regards to the closing chapter in the weekly series, Ellin said, "the only thing I can share is, I think that people who have always loved the show and people who've hated the show, or changed their minds in the middle of the show, I think this will satisfy everybody." "I think we really hit it as good as we were going do on this season," he added. Entourage airs its last new episode Sunday, Sept. 11 at 10:30 p.m. on HBO. Related Topics Entourage Adrian Grenier Doug Ellin Mark Wahlberg HBO Kevin Connolly Kevin Dillon Jerry Ferrara Jeremy Piven Transformers 3 Dark Of The Moon Watch Online Free
Schwarzenegger Could Be A Captive
In a new indie action thrillerThough it looked for a while as though his career might have been dealt a real blow by his personal scandal, Arnold Schwarzenegger is lining up film after film at the moment. Hot on the heels of him signing a deal to have more screen time in old mate Sly Stallone's Expendables sequel comes word that he's in talks to star in indie action thriller Captive. Featuring a script by Benjamin van der Veen and Kario Salem, Captive would find the Austrian Oak as an American real estate tycoon living in Brazil who is kidnapped and held for ransom. While he tries to escape from the armoured truck he's being kept in, the film will also follow a parallel story of a detective on a quest to find him. Nicolai Fuglsig birthed the original idea and had planned to direct the film, but he's now bowed out for unspecified reasons, according to Deadline. Once the movie has a director in place, production company Emmett/Furla Films wants it shooting some time next year. Arnie, meanwhile, is hard at work on his first film since finishing his run as California's governor - Kim Jee-Woon's Last Stand. Watch Movies For Free
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Toronto 2011: Colin Firth Set to Star in World War Ii Drama 'The Railway Man'
TORONTO -- Colin Firth has boarded Frank Cottrell Boyce and Andy Paterson's large-screen adaptation The Railway Guy, which Lionsgate Worldwide is beginning to customers within the Toronto Film Festival.our editor recommendsTinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy: Venice Film ReviewColin Firth Hoping to get Role in Park Chan-wook's 'Stoker'Related Subjects•Toronto Worldwide Fil... Lionsgate Uk, a division of Lionsgate, is retaining distribution rights inside the U.K. Railway Guy -- the initial major investment from Daria Jovicic's Latitude Media -- is founded on former British military officer Eric Lomax's best-selling account of his torture with the Japanese throughout the building of the "dying railway" throughout World War Ii and also the mission decades later to locate revenge on his tormentor. PHOTOS: 13 Films to comprehend within the Toronto Film Festival Jonathan Teplitzky is pointing The Railway Guy, while Boyce and Paterson are penning the modified script. Paterson, furthermore a longtime producer, is creating with Chris Brown, Bill Curbishley, while Lionsgate Uk Boss Zygi Kamasa is executive producer. "To own Colin Firth within this compelling story since the Railway Guy is a real coup for people. We're searching toward coping with Andy, Chris, Bill and Jonathan relating to this epic tale of love and redemption which we feel might have universal appeal for audiences around the globe,In . mentioned Kamasa. Railway Guy is certainly an Australia-U.K. co-production between Archer Street photos in Paradise. "The Railway Guy is certainly an incredible story and to offer the chance making it with Colin Firth as Eric is often the best gift any director could expect,Inch Teplitzky mentioned. Teplitzky and Paterson are presently in Toronto for Saturday's premiere of Burning Guy, starring Matthew Goode and Bojana Novakovic (Teplitzky directed the independent film, which Paterson produced). Railway Guy reteams Paterson and Firth, who labored together on Girl Getting A Jewel Earring. Teplitzky animals shooting Railway Guy in February on location inside the U.K., Thailand and Queensland, Australia. Firth is represented by CAA and Independent Talent. He'll next be viewed in Mess Tailor Soldier Spy, directed by Tomas Alfredson Lionsgate UK's approaching slate includes Toronto title Seafood Fishing inside the Yemen, directed by Lasse Hallström and starring Emily Blunt, Ewan McGregor and Kristin Scott Thomas, and which Lionsgate is co-creating with BBC Films and Kudos Film and tv. Related Subjects Toronto Worldwide Film Festival Colin Firth Movie Casting
Friday, September 9, 2011
Healthy Hollywood: Fab Food Friday A Red Carpet Beauty Diet For Emmy Night!
By Terri MacLeodLOS ANGELES, Calif. -- The countdown is on for TVs most glam night The Emmy Awards. You can bet nominees like Sofia Vergara, Tina Fey, and Julie Bowen are already in a style frenzy hunting for the right dress and working hard to whip their bodies into red carpet shape. Nutritionist Peggy Kotsopoulos, author of Must Have Been Something I Ate shares with Healthy Hollywood her picks for the best superfoods stars (and us regular folks) need to add to their diet right now! 1. Extra Virgin Olive Oil Heres a trick for bidding adieu to expensive moisturizer say hello to extra virgin olive oil. This natural elixir is guaranteed to improve the look of hair and skin, exuding radiance. By using extra virgin olive oil topically on skin and hair, you can kiss fine lines goodbye and add luster to your locks. Its naturally rich in squalane, which is a key ingredient in many store-bought skincare products. Squalane absorbs easily into the skin, keeping skin moist, restoring lost moisture. 2. Maca From the anticipation of an Emmy award to just deciding what to wear to the ceremony can cause anxiety and excitement. Unfortunately, this can disrupt sleep and elevate Cortisol levels, causing more stress and, even worse, weight-gain. Maca is a Peruvian root vegetable that acts as an adaptogen, helping to increase your bodys resistance to stress. The result? More restful sleep, increased energy, and a decrease in belly fat! Maca also increases our bodys own DHEA an anti-aging, anti-stress hormone that helps improve muscle tone and reduces body fat percentage, helping stars look sexy and hot. 3. Cucumber - The skin of a cucumber contains collagen-strengthening silica - a trace mineral essential for healthy skin. Silica strengthens connective tissues, muscles, hair and nails. It also improves the skins elasticity, helping to firm and tone. Cucumbers rich water content helps to hydrate skin from the inside out, giving off that youthful glow. Tip juice the entire cucumber, dab with a cotton pad and smooth over face as a skin rejuvenating a toner. 4. Sea-buckthorn Move over Botox - the tiny berry of the sea-buckthorn shrub has amazing anti-aging and skin rejuvenating benefits. Its rich in antioxidants and essential fatty acids. It treats skin conditions, acne, wrinkles and wounds and has amazing skin restorative properties. Its super rich in antioxidants and Vitamin C, which helps with collagen production and helps to prevent and treat wrinkles and firm up skin tone. People have been known to add a couple of drops of the oil to their daily skin care regime and smooth over their faces or simply add it to their favorite smoothie for a natural facelift. 5. Green Tea - Green tea is much more than just a great sushi companion. Its health benefits stem from its high levels of the antioxidant polyphenol EGCG, with an antioxidant strength estimated to be 25 to 100 times more potent than both vitamins C and E which contributes to its powerful anti-aging and skin-glowing benefits! The EGCG can also promote healthy and natural weight loss. Although not immediate, green tea has been shown to stimulate fat oxidation and boost caloric burn without increasing heart rate. Now thats hot! Peggy is a consultant on the holistic website, Vega. If you want a chance to win a ticket to LA on Emmy night and join the Vega team at their Emmy gift suiting suite, head to www.facebook.com/vegafanpage or check out more healthy tips at www.myvega.com Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved.This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Carol Bartz out at Yahoo
Carol Bartz has gone out as Boss of Yahoo. The professional continues to be ousted through the board of company directors after nearly 3 years at the organization, where she unsuccessful to engineer a turnaround. Yahoo's stock cost remains within the low teens, exactly the same level it had been at when Bartz showed up last year. Yahoo CFO Tim Morse continues to be named interim Boss. Formerly Boss of Autodesk, Bartz walked set for co-founder Jerry Yang, who bending as Boss. Former Warner Bros. chief Terry Semel also formerly offered as Yahoo Boss. Unknown is when Bartz's departure could affect Yahoo's bid to get Hulu. The streaming service could fetch around $2 billion, and Yahoo continues to be pointed out like a leading contender to buy, as has Google, Dish Network and Amazon . com. Yahoo has viewed its devote the internet banner advertising market dwindle when confronted with growing competition. Yahoo's 2011 share of 13.1% is lower from 14.4% the year before, based on eMarketer, while Facebook and Google are rising to 17.7% and 9.3%, correspondingly. News was initially reported by blog AllThingsD. Contact Andrew Wallenstein at andrew.wallenstein@variety.comHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Online Free
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