New 'Hobbit' Production Diary Takes You To Hobbiton

The first thing you notice during this new production diary for "The Hobbit"? The dwarves. The dwarves are kayaking through the river in a big raft. They're on location, riding horses and brandishing swords and running against green screens. There's a lot to see; twelve minutes of it, to be exact, taking you through the trailers and the production studios and the computer labs where all of the work gets done. Check out the "Hobbit" trailer! There's honestly too much to summarize, so you'll have to check it out for yourself. That said, the Shire shows up, as do Elijah Wood (reprising Frodo) and Ian McKellan (reprising Gandalf). Hobbiton's been recreated for the new film, and Wood gives his thoughts on returning to the Tolkien-verse after 11 years away. Andy Serkis (Gollum) also shows up -- as a 2nd Unit Director, if you didn't know about his expanded role. December 2012 is a long while away, but rather than withholding detail (ahem, Christopher Nolan), this is a pretty intimate look at the film's production. That isn't very surprising considering Peter Jackson's openness on his previous Tolkien-related films. "The Lord of the Rings" gifted us with hours of behind-the-scenes detail, and "The Hobbit" is no less thoughtfully rendered. New Zealand is so green! Hobbiton is so pleasant-looking! Who wouldn't want to live there, forever and ever? Rich filmgoers can visit New Zealand and tour the set, but for the rest of us, we'll have to wait until next Christmas. Tell us what you think of the new "Hobbit" production diary in the comments and on Twitter!

REVIEW: Angelina Jolie Makes a Bleak Bosnian War Romance with In the Land of Blood and Honey

In the Land of Blood and Honey isn’t actually Angelina Jolie’s first film as a director — that distinction goes to A Place in Time, a little-seen 2007 documentary showcasing life in different locations around the globe at the same moment, shot with the help of some of her famous friends, including Djimon Hounsou and Anne Hathaway. But like that film, Jolie’s narrative debut arrives surrounded by a halo of good intentions and the sense that celebrity is being used as the spoonful of sugar to make the didacticism go down. Per the activist and star’s own statement in the press notes, with this new feature she “wanted to make a film that would express, in an artistic way, [her] frustrations with the international community’s failure to intervene in conflicts in a timely and effective manner.” The conflict on-screen is the Bosnian War of the ’90s, which puts new lovers Ajla (Zana Marjanovi) and Danijel (Goran Kosti) on opposite sides of a clash that left 100,000 dead and led to accusations of genocide. Despite those austere intentions, In the Land of Blood and Honey is gratifyingly short on lectures and, interestingly, on history lessons. The drama, which was also written by Jolie, is set very specifically during the Bosnian War without delving deeply into the complications of the reasons for the bloodshed. Ajla is a Bosnian Muslim, an aspiring painter who lives with her sister; Danijel is a Bosnian Serb, a policeman whose family has a tradition of going into law enforcement. But neither is a fervent believer in the war, at least not in the beginning. They’re just shuffled off into the parts already assigned to them, Danijel taking a place as a commander in the Serbian army under his father, General Nebojsa Vukojevich (Rade erbedija, who often plays Eastern European baddies in Hollywood fare), Ajla forced into a detention center with other women who are made to wait on the Serb troops. Upon their arrival, one of the soldiers pulls a woman to the front of the group and rapes her, just to make a point, her fellow prisoners looking away as she weeps, her face shoved into the table. It’s here that Danijel and Ajla are reunited and the most compelling part of In the Land of Blood and Honey unfolds, a squirmy, dark romance in which Danijel is at once Ajla’s wooer, protector and persecutor. He tries to shield her from the abuses of the other soldiers without appearing as if he’s too attached to a Muslim woman in their eyes, and he attempts to convince her he’s not like the others when he goes out on campaigns to kill her fellow Bosniaks. “One of your Muslim friends was in my scope, and I’m thinking of you,” he tells her after choosing not to shoot a man and his child on a bridge earlier that day, and it’s unclear whether he wants gratitude or an apology. Marjanovi and Kosti have a potent on-screen chemistry together, when taken with the power dynamics at play, and they present an uncomfortable developing relationship that you can’t turn away from — when we first see it consummated, it’s immediately after another soldier has stepped on Ajla’s hand to punish her for dropping a dish, with Danijel unable to intervene on her behalf. In their desperate coupling it’s clear that Ajla has been reminded of how she needs him on her side as much as she might actually want him there. And yet, given an opportunity to escape, Alja stays. As a director, Jolie sometimes jumbles her visual construction (a firefight late in the film is difficult to follow). But she’s unfailingly generous with her leads, who are both charismatic and watchable — Kosti is handsome but sinister, while Marjanovi’s beauty is centered around her wise, steady gaze. Still, she leaves so much unsaid that we often have no idea what’s going on in the heads of the characters. As their The Night Porter-esque relationship takes new turns and encounters growing complications — Danijel is assigned elsewhere for a while, and things get worse for Alja at the compound until she runs away, though later Danijel has her brought back — it becomes less and less clear, in ways that don’t all seem intentional, what either is thinking and how sincere each is in the faux domesticity they’ve carved out for themselves in an ever-more devastated landscape. “Am I your prisoner?” she asks him once, and he responds, astoundingly, “You’re a prisoner only if you don’t want to be here.” Between engagements with Alja and Danijel the film provides images of the awfulness of the war — the murder of a baby, the use of women as human shields, a mass grave — as well as its surreal quality, as one man reflects that 40 minutes away in Italy tourists are sitting out in the sun. These are haunting scenes, but along with the growing muddiness of our understanding of our two leads they seem disconnected. If In the Land of Blood and Honey aims to be a film about the madness of war, it’s not clear whose madness it is, as war is depicted as descending out of the sky like a contagion. It fits with Jolie’s insistence that there should have been early outside intervention in the conflict, but also seems too facile an explanation for the atrocities committed. As the love between Danijel and Alja curdles in an impossible environment, we mourn for them but don’t feel we understand them. Follow Alison Willmore on Twitter. Follow Movieline on Twitter.

David Yates learns Forrest's 'Voice'

Yates"Harry Potter" director David Yates originates onboard to direct an adaptation of Emma Forrest's memoir "Your Voice throughout my thoughtsInch for London-based Ruby Films. Ruby, which acquired feature rights to "Voice" taken, made the announcement Wednesday. Forrest, an British novelist, film author and journo situated in La, is writing the script, which explores the non-public crisis she faced when a thrilling-consuming romance fell apart and her mental health expert died. "Voice" remains developed with funding within the British Film Institute's Film Fund. Forrest has written the script, occur NY, London and Istanbul, which Alison Owen will produce. Lensing is predicted to start next summer season. A representative for Ruby mentioned the banner is seeking financing for "Voice" from Warner Bros., where Yates directed four in the eight "Potter" films. Warners did not have immediate comment. Explaining "Voice," Yates mentioned, "It's a small film, hard striking with facets of miracle realism. Compared to 'Potter' it could cost tuppency ha'penny, as well as for your reason it may be incredibly liberating to produce.In . The helmer told Variety lately he was developing a "Physician Who" movie with Jane Tranter, mind of L.A.-based BBC Worldwide Prods. (Daily Variety, November. 15). Forrest showed up on Variety's Ten Screenwriters to check out list this past year and contains written several scripts, including "Liars" and Rob Buckley biopic "Becoming Music," optioned by Kaira Pitt's Plan B. Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com

The Closer Creator James Duff Previews "Road Block"

The Closer For most of our last season, the questions we've been asking about love deal with its passionate side. In the five winter episodes, we have veered slowly towards the costs of that passion. As I have noted before, the only real promise you ever get with love is that it must end; that we go on loving, in the face of certain loss, is one of the nobler traits of humanity; in fact, it may be our saving grace as a species.Devotion and adoration are not restricted to things that are good for us. Some people, in fact, love things that are so obviously bad for them, we cannot but marvel at their choices. Such is the case in tonight's episode, "Road Block," which represents the very best of what The Closer has to offer. There are several interesting firsts in this emotionally charged story, not the least of which would be the premiere appearances of Elizabeth Perkins and Mark Moses as LAPD Police Commissioner and his alcoholic wife. The script, penned by a writer who joined our rotation this season, the great Jim Leonard, and directed by Nelson McCormick, who provides a giant boost of adrenalin for every television show to which he applies his enormous energy, "Road Block" takes Major Crimes on a wild detour that dramatizes just how hard the police have to work to get the goods on someone they know is guilty. As Peter Goldman keeps reminding Brenda, "What one knows and what one can prove are two entirely different things." And dealing with drunks is tricky, even in the best of circumstances.A car crash, a hit-and-run that transforms into murder and two families, torn apart by one addiction, pulse through an interesting chase for Deputy Chief Johnson and her division, and while "Road Block" is not...very Christmassy, it does carry with it a warning or two about the double-edged sword we call Holiday Cheer.I must leave off writing for the day and return to Griffith Park where, this morning, we shoot The Closer's last crime scene. By the time I finish the winter blogs, we will have finished filming our series finale. There's much to consider between now and the hour it airs, but it's never inappropriate to pause and say thanks for sticking with us all the way to the bittersweet end.Until next week...- James Duff

Very Noisy & Incredibly Close Star Thomas Horn Dishes On Dealing With Sandra Bullock

First Released: December 16, 2011 12:34 PM EST Credit: Getty Images La, Calif. -- Caption Tom Hanks, Thomas Thorn, and Sandra Bullock are noticed in the Very Noisy & Incredibly Close NY premiere at in NY City on December 15, 2011 Thomas Horn 13-year-old breakout star from the approaching 9/11 drama, Very Noisy & Incredibly Close shared the screen with Tom Hanks and Sandra Bullock, even though dealing with the veteran stars might have been intimidating, the youthful star states Sandra went of her method to make filming an optimistic experience. On camera our figures really had an antagonistic little factor going because we didnt really understand one another, but as stars we actually reached know one another because we spent a great couple of days together, Thomas described to gain access to Hollywood at Very Noisy & Incredibly Close premiere in NY City on Thursday, of dealing with Sandra (who plays his mother within the tearjerker). Off camera, you realize, we'd talk and she or he really was worried about making me feel at ease on set. She'd always produce encouragement and she or he did everything she could, he added. Sandra chuckled off Thomas praise, telling Access her youthful co-star had been very generous together with his compliments toward her, but stated dealing with Thomas throughout the flicks stomach-wrenching moments would be a pleasure. It had been like dealing with a small emotional war together. I couldnt have requested a much better partner, she told Access. You do not frequently get great partners and that i was fortunate with him so fortunate. Very Noisy & Incredibly Close, that also stars Viola Davis and John Goodman, hits theaters on The month of january 20. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Tom Cruise Talks Filming Mission: Impossibles Dying-Repel Stunts

First Released: December 7, 2011 12:13 PM EST Credit: Access Hollywood Caption Tom Cruise chats with Access Hollywood in the Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol junket in Dubai, U . s . Arab Emirates on December 7, 2011DUBAI, U . s . Arab Emirates -- For Tom Cruise ships latest movie, Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol, the actor carried out a number of harrowing stunts around the Burj Khalifa in Dubai the mobile phone industry's highest building and stated he'd one pursuit to accomplish! Not falling! Tom stated having a laugh throughout a job interview with Access Hollywood guest correspondent Tim Vincent in Dubai on Wednesday. I wish to entertain a crowd, and i believe people and have the difference, he stated when requested why he and director Kaira Bird didnt go for effects or eco-friendly screen moviemaking methods the loop movie. But does wife Katie Holmes be worried about her husband hanging along the side of the mobile phone industry's highest building? No, she recognizes that I train and prepare. I couldnt get it done without her, without my familys support, Tom told Tim. Shes very encouraging. While on the top from the Burj Khalifa, which towers at 2,723 ft up, Tom left Katie and the family a note. I indexed within the side and signed some messages to Katie and also the kids, you gotta sign it! Youre there, the actor described. I authored their names which I really like them. Based on 49-year-old star, Katie accounts for his newly found fancy work, which audiences first saw him showcase as L'ensemble des Grossman in Tropic Thunder and in the approaching movie musical Rock of Age range. Kate is really a dancer and she or he type of inspired L'ensemble des Grossman and also the dancing for the reason that. Shes type of stated, Seriously I really want you arrive at this dance class. And shes become everyone in individuals classes, he told Tim. Shes the very best dancer and Suri, obviously. Beside me, Ive reached work on it. Tom and Katie celebrated 5 years of marriage recently and also the actor required a while out while shooting his current project, One Shot, to celebrate their big day. We'd a lot of fun, he stated of the anniversary. I had been shooting in Pittsburgh also it was special. I managed to get very, special. With audiences buzzing concerning the latest Mission: Impossible can there be the potential of a fifth movie? Among the finest to cope with that one, Tom stated. After which well all sit lower and discuss it. I really like this franchise. Its so fun to operate on. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Jennifer Aniston Searching for Luc Besson's Next Movie

A great deal for Jennifer Aniston sticking to pointing. According to Deadline, Jolie is at predicts star in the movie written and directed by Luc Besson. The film might be Angelina's first live-action role since 2010's 'The Tourist' (she voiced Master Tigress in this particular year's 'Kung Fu Panda 2'). Besson, who's no stranger to creating strong female roles ('Nikita,' 'Leon,' 'Angel-A'), is presently marketing his latest movie, 'The Lady,' starring potential Oscar nominee Michelle Yeoh. Jolie has some Oscar bait of her as her directorial debut, 'In the Land of Blood stream and Honey.' In the recent interview by having an hour, Jolie recognized they preferred pointing to acting. "I like obtaining the spotlight on another person, which i much prefer it," she mentioned. 'In the Land of Blood stream and Honey' opens 12 ,. 23. [via Deadline] [Photo: Getty] Jennifer Aniston Red-colored-colored Carpet Photos See All Moviefone Galleries » Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Forsyth joins BBC Worldwide Channels

LONDON -- BBC Worldwide Channels has signalled its readiness to create more original content by prospecting an professional for the lately created role of vice prexy, commissioning. She's Tracy Forsyth, who'll join Worldwide from British pay TV provider UKTV within the month of the month of january. Verifying to David Weiland, senior vice prexy, programming and tv channels, Forsyth will oversee the commissioning and co-output of programs for BBC Understanding, BBC Entertainment, BBC Lifestyle, BBC HD and Uk.TV, BBC Worldwide's general entertainment funnel in OZ and Nz. Role calls for coping with independent producers inside the U.K. and worldwide, together with the BBC's own production departments. BBC Worldwide Channels' original commissions are up to now modest, with around 20 several hours greenlit for your worldwide portfolio this year. Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com

'The Help' Co-Stars Join Indie 'Light Years' (Exclusive)

Allison Janney and Chris Lowell, each of whom made an appearance within the Help, have became a member of Jessica Szohr and Rose McIver in Many Years, an intimate drama indie that started shooting now in NY.our editor recommendsAllison Janney Joins Cast of 'Liberal Arts' (Exclusive)'The Help' and 'Mad Men' Win Hollywood Publish Alliance Honours PHOTOS: How 'The Help' Was Cast Maggie Kiley is pointing the feature, which grows and develops upon the storyline she told together with her award-winning short Some Boys Don't Leave which starred Jesse Eisenberg. Kiley authored the script with Matthew Mullen. Lowell is playing a boy who's heartbroken on the girl (McIver) and starts rapport with Szohr's character, though he can't move forward away from the main one with whom he thinks he's intended to be with. When he would go to work on an observatory, he meets an astronomer (Janney) who helps guide him back right path. Clark Gregg and Peter Jacobson will also be within the movie. Paul Finkel and Jason Potash of the items A Global Productions are creating together with Kyle Heller and Gina Resnick under their VariEnt banner. Janney lately wrapped Liberal Arts, Josh Radnor's follow-as much as his directorial debut Happythankyoumoreplease and it has the indie Struck by Lightning within the can. Lowell recurred for many seasons on Private Practice and lately wrapped AWOL, also starring Liam Hemsworth and Aimee Teegarden. Both of them are repped by WME and Thruline Entertainment. Related Subjects Chris Lowell Jessica Szohr Rose McIver Allison Janney

FEINBERG FORECAST: 'The Help' and 'The Artist' Are Early Frontrunners at Globes

Dale Robinette/DreamworksBridesmaids What follows is my first assessment of the Golden Globe Awards' major categories...our editor recommendsRicky Gervais Returning as Host of Golden Globes'The Help's' Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer to Present at THR's Women in Entertainment BreakfastTHR's Directors Roundtable: How to Fire People, Who to Steal From, and Amy Pascal's Secret Advice'The Artist': The Not-So-Silent Entry BEST PICTURE (DRAMA) Frontrunners The Help (Disney, 8/12, PG-13, trailer) The Descendants (Fox Searchlight, 11/23, R, trailer) War Horse (Disney, 12/25, PG-13, trailer) Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close (Warner Bros., 12/25, TBA, trailer) The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (Sony, 12/21, TBA, trailer) Major Threats The Ides of March (Sony, 10/14, TBA, trailer) Moneyball (Columbia, 9/23, TBA, trailer) Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy (Focus Features, 12/9, TBA, trailer) J. Edgar (Warner Bros., 11/11, R, trailer) Margin Call (Roadside Attractions, 10/21, R, trailer) Possibilities The Iron Lady (The Weinstein Company, 12/30, TBA, teaser) Shame (Fox Searchlight, 12/2, NC-17, trailer) Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows -- Part 2 (Warner Bros., 7/15, PG-13, trailer) A Dangerous Method (Sony Pictures Classics, 11/23, R, trailer) Super 8 (Paramount, 6/10, PG-13, trailer) The Tree of Life (Fox Searchlight, 5/27, PG-13, trailer) OPINION: Bravo to the HFPA for Bringing Back Ricky Gervais as Golden Globes Host BEST PICTURE (MUSICAL OR COMEDY) Frontrunners The Artist (The Weinstein Company, 11/23, TBA, trailer) Midnight in Paris (Sony Pictures Classics, 5/20, PG-13, trailer) Bridesmaids (Universal, 5/13, R, trailer) Crazy Stupid Love (Warner Bros., 7/29, PG-13, trailer) Carnage (Sony Pictures Classics, 12/16, R, trailer) Major Threats Beginners (Focus Features, 6/3, R, trailer) 50/50 (Summit, 9/30, R, trailer) Young Adult (Paramount, 12/9, R, trailer) My Week with Marilyn (The Weinstein Company, 11/23, R, trailer) The Rum Diary (FilmDistrict, 10/28, R, trailer) Our Idiot Brother (The Weinstein Company, 8/26, R, trailer) Hugo (Paramount, 11/23, PG, trailer) Possibilities Bad Teacher (Sony, 6/24, R, trailer) Friends with Benefits (Sony, 7/22, R, trailer) We Bought a Zoo (20th Century Fox, 12/23, PG, trailer) The Muppets (Disney, 11/23, PG, trailer) The Hangover Part II (Warner Bros., 5/26, R, trailer) The Adventures of Tintin (Paramount, 12/21, PG, trailer) BEST DIRECTOR Frontrunners Alexander Payne (The Descendants) Steven Spielberg (War Horse) Michel Hazanavicius (The Artist) Woody Allen (Midnight in Paris) Tate Taylor (The Help) Major Threats David Fincher (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) Stephen Daldry (Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close) Clint Eastwood (J. Edgar) George Clooney (The Ides of March) Martin Scorsese (Hugo) Possibilities Steven Spielberg (The Adventures of Tintin) Bennett Miller (Moneyball) Terrence Malick (The Tree of Life) Tomas Alfredson (Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy) Jason Reitman (Young Adult) Roman Polanski (Carnage) BEST ACTOR (DRAMA) Frontrunners George Clooney (The Descendants) Brad Pitt (Moneyball) Leonardo DiCaprio (J. Edgar) Ryan Gosling (The Ides of March) Tom Hanks (Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close) Major Threats Daniel Craig (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) Michael Fassbender (Shame) Gary Oldman (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy) Paul Giamatti (Win Win) Ryan Gosling (Drive) Zachary Quinto (Margin Call) Possibilities Michael Fassbender (A Dangerous Method) Woody Harrelson (Rampart) Ralph Fiennes (Coriolanus) Michael Shannon (Take Shelter) BEST ACTOR (MUSICAL OR COMEDY) Frontrunners Jean Dujardin (The Artist) Owen Wilson (Midnight in Paris) Ryan Gosling (Crazy Stupid Love) Joseph Gordon-Levitt (50/50) Ewan McGregor (Beginners) Major Threats Johnny Depp (The Rum Diary) Eddie Murphy (Tower Heist) Ben Stiller (Tower Heist) Christoph Waltz (Carnage) John C. Reilly (Carnage) Possibilities Matt Damon (We Bought a Zoo) Paul Rudd (Our Idiot Brother) Bradley Cooper (The Hangover Part II) Russell Brand (Arthur) Jesse Eisenberg (30 Minutes or Less) BEST ACTRESS (DRAMA) Frontrunners Viola Davis (The Help) Meryl Streep (The Iron Lady) Glenn Close (Albert Nobbs) Rooney Mara (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) Sandra Bullock (Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close) Major Threats Keira Knightley (A Dangerous Method) Elizabeth Olsen (Martha Marcy May Marlene) Mia Wasikowska (Jane Eyre) Kirsten Dunst (Melancholia) Possibilities Helen Mirren (The Debt) Tilda Swinton (We Need to Talk About Kevin) Michelle Yeoh (The Lady) Felicity Jones (Like Crazy) PHOTOS: Behind the Scenes of THR's Actress Roundtable 2011 BEST ACTRESS (MUSICAL OR COMEDY) Frontrunners Michelle Williams (My Week with Marilyn) Charlize Theron (Young Adult) Kristen Wiig (Bridesmaids) Cameron Diaz (Bad Teacher) Emma Stone (Crazy Stupid Love) Major Threats Jodie Foster (Carnage) Kate Winslet (Carnage) Julianne Moore (Crazy Stupid Love) Possibilities Mila Kunis (Friends with Benefits) Jennifer Aniston (Horrible Bosses) Scarlett Johansson (We Bought a Zoo) BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR Frontrunners Christopher Plummer (Beginners) Albert Brooks (Drive) Kevin Spacey (Margin Call) Jeremy Irons (Margin Call) Colin Firth (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy) Major Threats Viggo Mortensen (A Dangerous Method) Stanley Tucci (Margin Call) Jonah Hill (Moneyball) Armie Hammer (J. Edgar) Kenneth Branagh (My Week with Marilyn) George Clooney (The Ides of March) Possibilities Brad Pitt (The Tree of Life) Patton Oswalt (Young Adult) John Hawkes (Martha Marcy May Marlene) Nick Nolte (Warrior) Max von Sydow (Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close) Andy Serkis (Rise of the Planet of the Apes) Jim Broadbent (The Iron Lady) BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS Frontrunners Melissa McCarthy (Bridesmaids) Octavia Spencer (The Help) Shailene Woodley (The Descendants) Jessica Chastain (The Help) Berenice Bejo (The Artist) Major Threats Vanessa Redgrave (Coriolanus) Carey Mulligan (Shame) Demi Moore (Margin Call) Judi Dench (J. Edgar) Evan Rachel Wood (The Ides of March) Possibilities Marion Cotillard (Midnight in Paris) Janet McTeer (Albert Nobbs) Amber Heard (The Rum Diary) Elle Fanning (Super 8) Judy Greer (The Descendants) Golden Globes The Artist Bridesmaids The Help Golden Globes 2012

Box Office Report: Henry Cavill's 'Immortals' Slays $1.4 Million in Night time Grosses

Relativity Media's R-ranked action-epic Immortals, headlining Henry Cavill, made $1.4 million in night time grosses from 900 theaters.our editor recommendsBox Office Preview: 'Immortals,' 'Jack and Jill' Undertake 'Puss in Boots'What 'Immortals' Director Tarsem Singh Desires to Do: Direct a 'Samurai Jack' MovieNew Movie Reviews: 'J. Edgar,' 'Jack and Jill,' 'Immortals,' 'Melancholia' Striking Theaters PHOTOS: 'Immortals' Premiere Red-colored Carpet Arrivals That narrowly bested the $1.3 million gained in 1,024 night time runs by twentieth century Fox's An Upswing from the Planet from the Apes in August, along with the $700,000 gained by Fight: La in the night time debut. Today, Immortals movs into roughly 3,100 locations, and will probably possess a strong Friday. Monitoring indicates a $25 million to $26 million opening weekend for Immortals, however the film could overperform if fanboy turnout stays strong. To date, Immortals is leading the Friday race over Adam Sandler's new Thanskgiving family comedy Jack and Jill, that is inside a close fight with thriving holdover Puss in Boots, from DreamWorks Animation and Vital. Very early returns show both Puss in Boots and Jack and Jill grossing within the low to mid 20 million range for that weekend. PHOTOS: 'J. Edgar' Premiere Red-colored Carpet The weekend's third new countrywide entry is Clint Eastwood's Leonardo DiCaprio starrer J. Edgar, which opened up in five metropolitan areas on Wednesday inside a move made to trigger reviews and make word-of-mouth. The film, a biopic from the legendary F.B.I. chief J. Edgar Hoover, made $54,000 on Wednesday and the other $46,000 on Thursday (theater traffic frequently dips on Thursday). Ryan Kavanaugh's Relativity, which fully funded and created Immortals, is relying on fans to buoy the violence-laced R-ranked film, an illusion adventure across the same lines as box office hit 300. Immortals, a vital test for Relativity, cost $75 million to create after tax savings. STORY: 'Immortals': Exactly what the Experts say Immortals obtained kudos in test tests, as well as stars Mickey Rourke, Stephen Dorff, Isabel Lucas, Kellan Lutz, Freida Pinto and Luke Evans. The pic opens day and date in many key areas, including China (through Relativity's co-venture with Skyland), Germany, Italia, the U.K., Columbia, Japan and Columbia. Relativity associates say Immortals only needs to available to $25 million for the organization to become on seem financial footing, since a lot of your budget was funded through foreign presales. Warner Bros. is projecting a $ten million to $12 million opening forJ. Edgar, which is incorporated in the wheelhouse for Eastwood's films, although Friday matinees suggest the film could open greater. The biopic from the legendary F.B.I. chief also stars Armie Hammer. Related Subjects Box Office Relativity Media Henry Cavill Tarsem Singh Immortals Jack and Jill

The Band Perry Wins Big at the CMA Awards With "If I Die Young"

The Band Perry At last year's CMA Awards, the Band Perry were so fresh on the scene that they weren't even allotted a full-song performance slot. Oh, what a difference a year makes. By the time last night's glitzy blowout concluded in Nashville, the sibling vocal trio - Kimberly, Reid and Neil Perry - walked away winners in three categories: New Artist of the Year, and Single of the Year and Song of the Year for their crossover hit "If I Die Young." "We're so excited for 'If I Die Young,' both for what it's done for us and our music career," says Kimberly of her elegiac composition. "But also because it's been such a personal song for so many other people."With CMA season over, the Band Perry is now focusing on the holiday season. They've been tapped to write and record the theme for ABC Family's "25 Days of Christmas" programming event in December. "It's the very first Christmas song we've ever written," Kimberly says, adding that she and her brothers recently filmed a video for the tune. "They made it snow in L.A. at 2 o'clock in the morning," she laughs. "It was amazing."But not as amazing as being crowned country's newest stars, a reputation they'll further when they head out on the road with CMA co-host Brad Paisley next year. And what will the siblings watch while on tour? "Criminal Minds and The Office," says Reid. "You watch Criminal Minds first [to be scared] and then you watch The Office [to laugh]. It's a rush!"Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now!

Ron Perry Does not remember Title of the Government Agency: Oops!

Ron Perry Republican presidential hopeful Ron Perry really wants to eliminate a minimum of three federal agencies. At Wednesday night's GOP debate on CNBC, the Texas governor stated he desired to get rid of the departments of Education and Commerce and ... Well, he could not remember. Not able to totally get over the gaffe, he responded having a simple, "Oops!"May be the real or fake Herman Cain commercial more amusing?Read this clip:He finally appreciated later within the debate, and after joked about being glad he used his boots while he "walked inside itInch throughout his performance.

VIDEO: Conan O'Brien Officiates Gay Wedding on His Show

Conan O'Brien A teary-eyed Conan O'Brien facilitated the marriage of his costume designer Scott Cronick and the partner David Gorshein on live television Thursday evening. In this area: Conan O'Brien's go back to NY City After Bravo host Andy Cohen walked Cronick lower the aisle, Gorshein started his vows. "I really hope everybody on the planet could be lucky enough to get discover the love we share ... I really like you a lot. You're my everything." Cronick added, "Cameras or no cameras, David, I am here today, and i'm yours forever." O'Brien, who had been ordained in the Universal Existence Chapel, introduced the males as husband and husband before delivering them lower the aisle riding a bull. Report: Conan O'Brien to officiate gay wedding on television The ceremony happened around the late-evening host's final broadcast from his NY City tour. Discover the shocking truth (make sure to grab a tissue!) below:

'Harold And Kumar' Star Tom Lennon Describes How You Get Young children High

If you're going to see "A Very Harold And Kumar Christmas" a couple of days ago, you'll most likely be highly entertained by its stars, John Cho, Kal Penn and, clearly, Neil Patrick Harris. It is also smart to appear out for your scene-stealing supporting players like Mike Manley and Tom Lennon. MTV News was sufficiently fortunate to get get together with Lennon recently through the film's press day and furthermore to being consistently amusing, he was very helpful in explaining one of the film's large mysteries: how they handled to obtain the 2-year-old stars inside the film to appear as though they are high just like a kite. There's a baby whisperer on set, which was in order to we really did anything because initially initially when i first see the script I used to be like, Oh [my character] features a baby with him the whole time, which i figured, 'Oh thats great, babies are very simple,AInch mentioned Lennon. "Ive stood a baby, it normally will not do just about anything. Well, they cry every occasionally nonetheless they mostly kind of sleep and go, Waaaaa and look for you." "Two-and-a-half-year-olds are wonderful killing machines," Lennon mentioned seriously. "They hate everything, and thats that which you cast in this movie, and then we had whatsoever occasions on set three 2-and-a-half-year-old babies who've been various levels of pissed off every second. Everybody was like, Sometimes you may feel dangerous towards the infant, the newborn required to do every one of these crazy things inside the film? No, I shame the grownups who've been there. It absolutely was intense." Lennon ongoing to convey their only deliverer on set was the film's "baby wrangler." "There's stuff people youthful women do in this movie that merely blows your brain. Just all the cocaine stuff as well as the 'I require it, I'd like it, I'd like it.' There's a game title title that they're educated to produce all this, they didnt tell the newborn, 'Hey, youre on coke and rub your nicotine nicotine gums, no, you will discover fun like 'We're brushing our teeth' games," he referred to. "Theres a game title title for everything making it work. It absolutely was remarkably good-natured. The ladies a real had remarkably nice a while as well as their trailer was pretty large. Nearly as huge as mine. Are you currently seeing Tom Lennon in 'A Very Harold And Kumar Christmas" a couple of days ago? Reveal inside the comments or on Twitter!

Twilight Stars Drop Marriage Joke, Buuel References at Breaking Beginning Junket

If Guinness World Records recognized imaginary successive traditions of passage, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Beginning — Part 1 would be the apparent victor. As wedding events go, yes, there most definitely is really a — possibly two, if you feel Rachelle Lefervre. Billy Burke’s Bella finally can get her way through the honeymoon. Then there’s the emotion-drenched pregnancy that puts Bella in peril once more, and many types of the dominoes that are trigger for your pair too for Rachelle Lefervre’s Jacob consequently. Pattinson, Stewart and Lautner spoken within the first installment in the Twilight finale Thursday before its debut November. 18, getting an unexpected news conference appearance by series author Stephenie Meyer, who shared some good info from her stint as producer. [Warning: Spoilers for nonreaders throughout.] Once the marriage turned up, walking lower the aisle as Bella was nearly simple for Stewart. “I think that I used to be so in where to make it happen that we needed to simply put the dress on and go and stand there and walk and discover him and everyone,” Stewart mentioned. “I be familiar with story so well. The most frequent question for stars is, ‘How remember all your lines?’ It’s the ultimate factor I consider. Knowing an account so well, they just emerge, you just understand it. Therefore I just saved telling myself to merely find [myself] in this moment and become grateful, or else you’re prone to think back and go, ‘God why didn’t I merely take that ride? Function it.’” Pattinson recently mentioned the pair increased being legally married through the shoot because of utilizing a genuine-to-god priest, but Stewart’s much less sure. “Honestly, that’s the initial I’ve learned about that,” Stewart mentioned. “[The priest] couldn’t even can remember the vows. In my opinion he was nervous. He was great. I'm speaking about, he did great. It’s just that he saved saying our names too. But more youthful crowd referred to as me Bella Elizabeth or something like that like this. He certainly messed up my middle title. Basically, that’s a fascinating story to depart all of this because that wasn’t my memory from this. And was he always an authentic ordained minister? I’d would rather uncover.” Edward’s mindset through the marriage will be a pleasing combination of elation and anxiety. “I think it’s when you’re really truly happy you’re also afraid because you’re kind of uncontrollable,” Pattinson mentioned when asked for in regards to the occasions around when both feelings occur at the same time. “I think it’s a perfect amount of happiness if you’re also afraid concurrently.” You'll be able to mix an costly wedding off Pattinson’s to-do list whether or not this means wearing something nontraditional, or obtaining a say inside the ceremony whatsoever. “I only agreed to do the interview with Kristen, and he or she got somewhat annoyed with me at night for proclaiming that your daughter's groom’s role in the wedding is basically as being a prop,” he mentioned. “Even playing the part you realize, it’s this kind of apparent indication of whose day it's if you’re waiting for one finish in the aisle as well as the entire congregation is searching within the girl and you also’re wearing the identical suit as every other guy, and he or she’s in the princess dress. … I really don’t mind, I merely don’t wish to use a distinctive outfit.” The Next corner in the love triangular can get an excellent chance to brood, but Lautner mentioned Bella and Edward changing “I do’s” should’ve been the moment Jacob finally put within the towel the chase. “I shuttle with Jacob’s persistence. Generally, yeah I am in a position to realize it. Since there’s been things throughout my existence that we’ve wanted a great deal, then when you’re told no you’ve gotta keep on, you’ve gotta choose this should you’re told no you alone just say ‘uh, OK’ and quit, I wouldn’t be seated today,” Lautner mentioned. “If you believe in something and you also love something, you’ve gotta choose this no matter what. Generally I really could interact with it, but yeah there’s moments where I’m like, ‘Dude, you’ve gotta overcome it, she’s married now, she’s on her behalf account honeymoon, it’s time for you to maneuver on.’ “ [Click for images from Movieline’s Breaking Beginning - Part 2 gallery] The climactic birth scene tugged plenty of heartstrings on set, according to Meyer. “With the birth scene, you are able to tell it absolutely was so emotional. It wasn’t relating to this that is gory which we’re slathering tabs on cream cheese and raspberry jelly, it absolutely was Edward is losing Bella, and Make the most of’s performance am heartbreaking that, I'll admit, yes, I teared up, there has been tears,” Meyer mentioned. “A great deal of everybody was in it. Because you looked considering losing the key factor for you personally, which he earned you think about it because moment. The way was cut together was very emotional. I believed Bill [Condon] attracted this kind of human experience from this. He's presents for the. I’m happy about how precisely it switched out.” Stewart imagined herself just like a feral cat while Bella was pregnant. It’s an apt description because Bella experienced lots of major existence occasions within this small amount of time it’s like she were living several cat lives. Stewart mentioned Breaking Beginning “crams plenty of key occasions into one movie.” “It looked like within this series it doesn’t go on for a very extended period of time, nevertheless it was a more full experience than you really would end up dealing with possess with something of a girl that age because of her unique situation. I really wound up dealing with reside, like, 10-15 years in people four to five because everything’s essential on her behalf, clearly. All of the imposing elements just speed everything up making everything very unreal. … The most popular image every time I think about this installment, I consider, like, the kitty inside the corner, claws out, belly inflamed, like, ‘Stay the fffff from me,’ plus it’s so awesome, which i'd only really notice that, yeah clearly, I am in a position to’t wait [for motherhood]. But, yeah, lots of key occasions, really intense. Heavy, heavy.” Pattinson thinks Bella’s birth scene is on the internet for without Chien Andalou. “It was terrifying beginning it, nevertheless it ended up being most likely probably the most incredible moments to accomplish in this movie,” he mentioned. “ There’s certainly a kind of R-rated — or even NC-17-rated — version from the handful of moments in this movie. Because of the violence and stuff within it, it gave you a large number of freedom inside the scene and becoming every character so desperate, it increased being something very, different, particularly for Edward, which has always held back which is a pacifist and objective and logical about everything. If you’re playing Edward, who’s stuck between an emaciated dummy’s legs churned using a placenta, getting cream cheese in your face and strawberry jam, and yanking out a 3-week-old baby after, getting a hairpiece on, it absolutely was like something from the Bunuel movie.” Lautner’s finest Renesmee challenge reaches the best way to imprint round the newborn. “That was tough because what's imprinting? What can you gaze like if you imprint? People were the questions coping with my thoughts,” Lautner mentioned. “Luckily we'd Stephenie on set the entire time, and trust me, I asked for her countless occasions, ‘OK show me once again what imprinting is strictly, and maybe you have picture what Jacob made an appearance as though? The thing that was he doing when he was imprinting?’ It absolutely was very, very puzzling. It didn’t help that whenever we shot it, installed an X around the wall and mentioned, ‘This is Renesmee. You’re going walk inside the room, you’re going to look into the X, and you also’re prone to imprint.’ It absolutely was tough. However getting seen the best version, I’m really happy with it. It's emotional. They did a great job with coming back awesome flashbacks and tying in the voice-over. So that it property is definitely an very special moment but at that time it absolutely was a leap of belief.”

Time Warner Beats Wall Street Anticipation With Increased effective Third-Quarter Results

One of the great pleasures of 2011, personally, would be to watch the actress Felicity Manley evolve in the virtual unknown into some people that have become round the fringe of full-fledged fame, also to understand her somewhat in route.our editor recommends'Like Crazy': Sundance Grand Jury Prize Champion Trailer PremieresSundance Review: Constantly PHOTO: Toronto Film Festival: 13 Films to know Everything started within the month of the month of january, when Drake Doremus's Constantly opened up within the Sundance Film Festival. The micro-budget indie, a drama of a youthful couple who find it hard to stay together following a immigration system forces them apart, features Manley -- opposite Anton Yelchin -- in their first starring role, carried out like gangbusters in Park City. With the finish in the festival, a studio investing in an offer war due to its U.S. distribution rights happen to be won by mighty Vital Pictures the film won the Grand Jury Prize and Manley was granted a distinctive jury prize on her behalf outstanding performance. Discuss a fairy-tale ending... or, more properly, beginning. Now, Vital is progressively moving the film nationwide, using the expectation that people who notice early will circulate positive word-of-mouth and for the reason that way awaken excitement with this inside the urban centers which has yet to start. One component that everyone who sees the film leaves it talking about is Manley, who exudes such ethereal beauty and simple charm in their performance -- which Vital hopes will probably be one of the five using this year's crowded best actress area to achieve a jerk -- they seems going to follow inside the actions of Keira Knightley and Carey Mulligan and become the newest British ingenue to beat Hollywood. VIDEO: Anton Yelchin round the Extended Journey to His Star-Making Role in 'Like Crazy' Initially when i first met Manley on Monday, October 17. She'd just become from your flight from London to NY, been hustled to some reception with Academy people undertaking a screening of Constantly, and wound up being made to sit lower with me at night with an interview. Once we were introduced during the time of the craziness, which i had been informed it appeared to become her birthday, I suggested that individuals postpone the interview until the very next day to make sure that she might really can savor herself somewhat. Once we met up at her hotel the following morning to tape the interview that appears near the top of this publish, I used to be struck less by her striking beauty (I'd measured that within the film as well as the evening before) in comparison to her intelligence (she's an Oxford grad) and humbleness (she was very nervous and excited for your NY premiere your evening). People impressions were only increased upon subsequent interactions within the aforementioned premiere, its after-party, and soon after inside the eco-friendly room within the Hollywood Film Honours, where she was honored one of the year's breakthrough stars. I'd wager a good deal that anyone who assessments out this little movie which interview will probably be as smitten along with her much like me. Before extended, I suspect, everyone will probably be. Constantly Felicity Manley

Jeff Hephner Settles Down With 'Boss'

Jeff Hephner Settles Down With 'Boss' By Melinda Loewenstein November 2, 2011 Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images Jeff Hephner Jeff Hephner has flipped from "Hellcats" to "The Playboy Club," finally landing in Chicago on Starz's "Boss" with Kelsey Grammer. After a career of jumping from role to role, he's settling down with the new series, which has been renewed for a second season. Growing up, Hephner never thought an acting career could be a reality, but after college he moved to Jacksonville, Fla., and began working in community theater. "Since I was the only young guy showing up for the plays, I got cast in almost all of them, so it was a great training ground for me for having started so late," he notes. While working on the film "Tigerland," Hephner got the push he needed to take his career to the next level when the first assistant director offered to let the young actor stay at his place in NY so he could pursue his career. "And from there, I just started crashing as many auditions as I could find, was introduced to a manager, and with persistence, things just kept moving forward."Hephner wasn't classically trained as an actor but instead took a more nontraditional approach. When he first moved to NY, he took some workshops, but most of his training came from the hands-on experience of working on student films. Hephner felt that environment allowed him to make mistakes and learn. He also loved the energy level and openness to experimentation that he found. "For me and my personality, that was the best way for me to train," he says. "I'm not necessarily one to do well in a classroom, and I think hands-on training like that served me well." Now he says he has a "mixed bag" of techniques he can draw on whenever he needs them. "I think the certain amount of training is different for every single person," he continues. "Some people thrive in the [classroom] atmosphere for a very long period of time, and those people come out completely multifaceted actors who are beautiful to watch and fascinating, and I think for others, such as myself, I'm trying to find out where I fit in and how I fit in, and not having that training allows me to kind of create for myself." When he booked the lead role of Morgan Buffkin in the series "Easy Money," Hephner felt he had reached a turning point. "There were many times in my career when I was just looking around waiting for somebody to tell me to leave." But on "Easy Money," he says he "started to feel like I should be here, doing this." Another turning point for Hephner was being recast while shooting the pilot for "The Playboy Club." He notes, "Every actor at some point is probably going to get fired from something, and the last thing that you need to do is sit around and feel sorry for yourself and play the pity card. So I just said, 'Hell, I'm going to go to every audition that comes my way.' " It didn't take Hephner long to rebound. He flew back to L.A. and booked a role with the first audition he went out onthat of the young, ambitious gubernatorial candidate Alex Zajac on "Boss." "Boss" was shooting in Chicago just as "Playboy" was, so he headed back to the Windy City. When he showed up on set for "Boss," he discovered that a lot of the "Playboy" crew were working on "Boss." He says they were surprised to see him back; it was "bizarre synergy." Shift in Tone The tone of "Boss" is different from that of Hephner's previous work as football coach Red Raymond on "Hellcats." He basically went straight from "Hellcats" to "The Playboy Club" to "Boss," which forced him to switch gears and slide into a completely different character quickly. The tone of "Boss" is dark and grittythe world of power and politics in Chicago. Hollywood was a good template for the world in "Boss." He notes, "It's very political on the business side in Hollywood, or the entertainment industry as a whole, because it produces so much money and it employs so many people. And I think that if we look and pick apart certain parts of our business, we can see templates of power everywhere, and then you often see people making choices in this business based on naive ambition."Hephner says he's learning a lot about what it takes to lead a show from TV veteran Grammer. "He's a very charismatic and imposing man, and I think that by him absorbing all of the focus, it allows the rest of us creatively to be able to push that stuff aside and do what our work is."Auditioning is a key part of the actor's life, and Hephner has had his share of difficult auditions, where the room is just cold and "it's almost like Simon Cowell is sitting in the room." But he also has had his share of great auditions, where everyone's excited about the project and warm "and understands that you're there to bring voice to something, and they want to see what you do."Through good auditions and bad, Hephner has learned that the key to an acting career is perseverance. He likes to read interviews with actors, especially those who have been doing it for a long time, to see what has sustained them. While he was having dinner with Frank Langella during the shooting of "The Water Is Wide," a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie, the older actor advised, "If you're going to do this, you've just got to do it." The industry is cyclical, and actors face a lot of rejection. "[But] if you keep doing it, things will just balance out, and I think that's keyed on persistence," Hephner says. "You do take it personally, and I think that's completely natural. And then you just have to say, 'All right, they're idiots, and I'm going to keep doing this.'" Jeff Hephner Settles Down With 'Boss' By Melinda Loewenstein November 2, 2011 Jeff Hephner PHOTO CREDIT Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images Jeff Hephner has flipped from "Hellcats" to "The Playboy Club," finally landing in Chicago on Starz's "Boss" with Kelsey Grammer. After a career of jumping from role to role, he's settling down with the new series, which has been renewed for a second season. Growing up, Hephner never thought an acting career could be a reality, but after college he moved to Jacksonville, Fla., and began working in community theater. "Since I was the only young guy showing up for the plays, I got cast in almost all of them, so it was a great training ground for me for having started so late," he notes. While working on the film "Tigerland," Hephner got the push he needed to take his career to the next level when the first assistant director offered to let the young actor stay at his place in NY so he could pursue his career. "And from there, I just started crashing as many auditions as I could find, was introduced to a manager, and with persistence, things just kept moving forward."Hephner wasn't classically trained as an actor but instead took a more nontraditional approach. When he first moved to NY, he took some workshops, but most of his training came from the hands-on experience of working on student films. Hephner felt that environment allowed him to make mistakes and learn. He also loved the energy level and openness to experimentation that he found. "For me and my personality, that was the best way for me to train," he says. "I'm not necessarily one to do well in a classroom, and I think hands-on training like that served me well." Now he says he has a "mixed bag" of techniques he can draw on whenever he needs them. "I think the certain amount of training is different for every single person," he continues. "Some people thrive in the [classroom] atmosphere for a very long period of time, and those people come out completely multifaceted actors who are beautiful to watch and fascinating, and I think for others, such as myself, I'm trying to find out where I fit in and how I fit in, and not having that training allows me to kind of create for myself." When he booked the lead role of Morgan Buffkin in the series "Easy Money," Hephner felt he had reached a turning point. "There were many times in my career when I was just looking around waiting for somebody to tell me to leave." But on "Easy Money," he says he "started to feel like I should be here, doing this." Another turning point for Hephner was being recast while shooting the pilot for "The Playboy Club." He notes, "Every actor at some point is probably going to get fired from something, and the last thing that you need to do is sit around and feel sorry for yourself and play the pity card. So I just said, 'Hell, I'm going to go to every audition that comes my way.' " It didn't take Hephner long to rebound. He flew back to L.A. and booked a role with the first audition he went out onthat of the young, ambitious gubernatorial candidate Alex Zajac on "Boss." "Boss" was shooting in Chicago just as "Playboy" was, so he headed back to the Windy City. When he showed up on set for "Boss," he discovered that a lot of the "Playboy" crew were working on "Boss." He says they were surprised to see him back; it was "bizarre synergy." Shift in Tone The tone of "Boss" is different from that of Hephner's previous work as football coach Red Raymond on "Hellcats." He basically went straight from "Hellcats" to "The Playboy Club" to "Boss," which forced him to switch gears and slide into a completely different character quickly. The tone of "Boss" is dark and grittythe world of power and politics in Chicago. Hollywood was a good template for the world in "Boss." He notes, "It's very political on the business side in Hollywood, or the entertainment industry as a whole, because it produces so much money and it employs so many people. And I think that if we look and pick apart certain parts of our business, we can see templates of power everywhere, and then you often see people making choices in this business based on naive ambition."Hephner says he's learning a lot about what it takes to lead a show from TV veteran Grammer. "He's a very charismatic and imposing man, and I think that by him absorbing all of the focus, it allows the rest of us creatively to be able to push that stuff aside and do what our work is."Auditioning is a key part of the actor's life, and Hephner has had his share of difficult auditions, where the room is just cold and "it's almost like Simon Cowell is sitting in the room." But he also has had his share of great auditions, where everyone's excited about the project and warm "and understands that you're there to bring voice to something, and they want to see what you do."Through good auditions and bad, Hephner has learned that the key to an acting career is perseverance. He likes to read interviews with actors, especially those who have been doing it for a long time, to see what has sustained them. While he was having dinner with Frank Langella during the shooting of "The Water Is Wide," a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie, the older actor advised, "If you're going to do this, you've just got to do it." The industry is cyclical, and actors face a lot of rejection. "[But] if you keep doing it, things will just balance out, and I think that's keyed on persistence," Hephner says. "You do take it personally, and I think that's completely natural. And then you just have to say, 'All right, they're idiots, and I'm going to keep doing this.'"

Time Warner Beats Wall Street Expecations With Stronger Third-Quarter Results

Time Warner on Wednesday reported improved third-quarter financials as its film unit more than doubled its bottom line thanks in part to the final installment of the Harry Potter series. The entertainment conglomerate, led by CEO Jeff Bewkes, posted a quarterly profit of $822 million, compared with $520 million in the year-ago period. Revenue rose 11 percent to $7.1 billion. Among other topics, the company's Wednesday earnings conference call with analysts is expected to touch on recent digital distribution deals of the CW, which TW co-owns with CBS Corp., with Netflix and Hulu. Email: Georg.Szalai@thr.com Related Topics Time Warner Jeff Bewkes Earnings

Eastburg to Spike originals Vice president

Spike has drawn on Alex Eastburg as Vice president of original series, confirming to senior veep of originals Tim Duffy. Eastburg has done Spike shows including "Vehicle Lot Cowboy" and Al Roker Entertainment's "DEA," in addition to shows on other reality-heavy nets for example TLC's "Sarah Palin's Alaska" and TruTV's "Tiger Team." A real possibility-heavy resume is really a major resource at Spike nowadays, because the internet has elected to visit all-reality, constantly. In August, Spike acquired four new guy-centric reality skeins and restored "Repo Games," completing the Spike slate to incorporate new instances of its original series each week for any year. Contact Mike Thielman at mike.thielman@variety.com

Fashion Slam: Designer Hog Paradise

First Launched: October 26, 2011 1:45 PM EDT Credit: InStyle La, Calif. -- Caption Miss Piggy in Prabal Gurung for InStyleMiss Piggy has came back! After 12 extended years in the silver screen, shes returning while using gang (including extended-time love Kermit the Frog!) for your Muppets. Most likely probably the most fashionable pig around ups the form quotient increased inside the November problem of InStyle by getting an eight page spread featuring custom looks from edgy labels like Opening Ceremony, Jason Wu, John Atwood and Prabal Gurung (pictured). Now, the blonde icon is talking about her five Style Rules! 1. Style is about showing your inner self, taking your own ethos, and, most considerably, trading someone's money. 2. Being stylish means constantly protecting your image, improving your factor, and destroying old photos that relate you with large hair and wearing spandex. 3. Always, always dress by yourself. Otherwise, it'll get way too crowded inside the dressing room. 4. Clothing is much like pals: They need to always complement your physical appearance. 5. Beauty is all about loving what you're. And for those who have that, may I would suggest that you just try loving who I am? To find out really Missy Piggy in their custom designer clothes, obtain the November problem of InStyle on newsstands now. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All rights reserved. These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Educating future pros

The eDIT Filmmaker's Festival is not just specific at industry professionals, but furthermore seeks to train and inspire new decades of moviemakers. Compared to that finish, the eDIT Academy has become a fundamental piece of the festival. A platform for youthful filmmakers, it offers education and courses dedicated to film and media.The eDIT Academy includes four programs specific, correspondingly, at kids age groups 13-16 students 16-19 film school students and graduates and amateur filmmakers.The program for your youngest film fans, held at Frankfurt's Staedel art museum, includes a course on classic painting and film with phone work of last century painter Max Beckmann.Festival director Rolf Kraemer states learning film and media for current day kids is a lot more important than in the past. "We reside in a media society but kids just get thrown available and so they must deal with it, and extremely frequently they're aren't capable."Everybody desires to enter in the film and media business but unless of course obviously you obtain an internship somewhere you seldom obtain a glance at how it's enjoy, and then we invite people within the regional industry to supply what they're doing, what their job requires and just what the working the elements is,Inch states Kraemer.RELATED LINKS: Firing within the crafts Contact Erection dysfunction Meza at erection dysfunction.meza@mannaa.de

It's Official: CBS Orders Jon Favreau Comedy to Pilot

Jon Favreau CBS is formally within the Jon Favreau business. The network has acquired the Iron Guy helmer's single-camera comedy Tweaked, ordering an airplane pilot from the project that stories existence and dating among single parents in Santa Monica. PHOTOS: Best and Worst Alien Movies The comedy originates from CBS TV Galleries and marks the Cowboys & Aliens director/executive producer's second project and first comedy this development season. Favreau will write and executive produce the project. Additionally to Tweaked, ABC has given a put pilot resolve for Ex-Comm, an hourlong sci-fi Whitened House procedural from 20th Television and K/O Paper Items that Favreau will direct and executive produce. Ex-Comm reteams Favreau with Cowboys & Aliens' Roberto Orci, who's mounted on write the drama which is all about a recently chosen leader and the top-secret executive committee (also known as Ex-Comm), the federal government's covert team of America's most elite minds who investigate and safeguard the country. PHOTOS: top 10 Summer time Superheroes Ever: Fight of Box Office Brawn Favreau will direct and executive produce alongside Orci, Michael Dougherty and Seth Eco-friendly, who'll pen the project. Orci's writing and creating partner, Alex Kurtzman, assists being an executive producer around the project together with Louise Kadin (Fox's unsuccessful pilot Exit Strategy) and Eco-friendly's Robot Chicken friend Matt Senreich. Favreau is repped by CAA and Jackoway Tyerman. He's presently preparing Miracle Kingdom for Disney. Email: Lesley.Goldberg@thr.com Twitter: @Snoodit Jon Favreau CBS CBS Television Galleries TV Development

Showtime Buys Comedy From Farrelly Bros, Chris Pappas, Mike Bernier & Kevin Barnett

The team behind the 2008 Fox comedy Unhitched, writers Chris Pappas, Mike Bernier and Kevin Barnett and directors Bobby and Peter Farrelly, is reuniting for a new comedy project in development at Showtime. The 5 are executive producing the project, a sometimes cynical, raunchy, Farrelly-style comedy revolving around a guy who is betrayed by his wife after years of marriage and he finds himself at the crossroads of a midlife crisis. Pappas, Bernier and Barnett, repped by CAA and Epidemic Pictures & Management, are writing, with Peter Farrelly attached to direct. Additionally, Pappas and Bernier are writing a multi-camera comedy for ABC starring music star Romeo Santos and based on his life growing up in a traditional Dominican-American family. Pappas and Bernier are executive producing with Will Smith and James Lassiter of Overbrook Entertainment. Record executive/manager Steve Stoute will also produce in some capacity.

Anne Hathaway's Catwoman Has Michelle Pfeiffer's Meow of Approval

We’ve seen the goggles, the cycle-straddling, and the cat ears, but do any of us have an expertly informed inkling as to how well Anne Hathaway will don Catwoman’s iconic suit in The Dark Knight Rises? Sister site Hollywood Life went to the source to learn if Hathaway’s got what it takes: Michelle Pfeiffer, who purred her way through 1992’s Batman Returns as the dominatrix-like Selina Kyle. “I think [Anne] is going to be amazing,” Pfeiffer declared. “She has the darkness and the comedy — she’s got it all! She’s going to be great.” There you have it, folks. In the meantime, revisit Movieline’s look back at all the ladies who played Catwoman over the years and ponder where Hathaway will fit in… [Hollywood Life]

Beyonces 'Love on Top' Video Inspired By New Edition's 'If It Isnt Love' (Video)

our editor recommendsMTV VMAs: Pregnant Beyonce Hits Stage, Rubs Belly (Video) MTV VMAs: Best and Worst Moments Beyonce's last video, "Countdown," was met with harsh criticism from some when it appeared that the video took moves from a Belgian choreographer. Perhaps to move on from the recent controversy, Beyonce debuted a video for her single "Love on Top." This time, she introduced the video with a clear statement that it took inspiration from another music video. PHOTOS: VMAs Red Carpet Fashion Beyonce, who debuted the video in Australia, posted on her website that her own video was inspired by her favorite male groups. "I remember seeing videos from New Edition, The Jackson 5 and the Temptations, bands I love for their beautiful harmonies, and precise choreography and I always wanted to make a video and be part of a boy group myself," she wrote. It's pretty clear that the video for "Love on Top" is based on New Edition's "If It Isn't Love" video, which involved the group dancing in front of mics, with large windows lighting them from behind. VIDEO: MTV VMAs: Pregnant Beyonce Hits Stage, Rubs Belly Beyonce performed "Love on Top" at the MTV Music Video Awards in August, showing off her baby bump after announcing her pregnancy on the carpet that night. In the new video for the single, however, Beyonce is looking much less pregnant. Dancing and singing in a tight black leotard, Beyonce is backed up by a group of fit-looking male dancers for most of the video. About halfway through, the group switches to shiny gold outfits, and then white and grey suits. Finally, the group ends in formal tuxes, although Beyonce has a hard time keeping her pants on until the end. ANALYSIS: Why an Allegation That Beyoncé Plagiarized Dance Moves Is Truly Unique "Love on Top" is the fifth single of her album 4. About two weeks ago, Beyonce released the video for "Countdown" in which her growing belly can be seen in a series of skintight outfits. The video for "Countdown" came under scrutiny when it was pointed out that video had striking similarities to choreography by Belgian choreographer Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker. "I brought Beyoncé a number of references and we picked some out together," Adria Petty, co-director of the music video, told MTV News. "Most were German modern-dance references, believe it or not. But it really evolved." Petty says the "Countdown" video pays homage to several icons, such as Audrey Hepburn and the Supremes. Beyonce is pregnant with her first child with husband Jay-Z. She is due in February. Watch New Edition's "If It Isn't Love" video below: Related Topics Beyonce Jay-Z

Foreign exchange renews 'Sons of Anarchy'

Foreign exchange has bought a 13-episode fifth season of "Sons of Anarchy," the cabler's top-rated series within the history. Professional produced by creator Kurt Sutter with John Linson, Art Linson and Paris Barclay, "Sons" has averaged 5.8 million overall audiences (3.9 million among grownups 18-49) for initial airings this season, roughly a 30% improvement over season three. People viewer figures increase by about 50% when encore presentations of each and every episode are taken care of for. The summer season-four premiere on Sept. 6 was most likely probably the most-seen type in Foreign exchange history with 6.5 million audiences. Seven episodes remain in our season. "Everyone at Foreign exchange is very grateful to Kurt Sutter, his many writing, pointing and creating collaborators and also the masterful cast to create this kind of compelling and fantastically crafted show," Foreign exchange prexy and gm John Landgraf mentioned. "It's really no small challenge to produce the types of the truly amazing, ancient play like 'Hamlet' in to a wholly original television setting also to tell this complex story with techniques that's both riveting and open to a comprehensive audience." Charlie Hunnam, Ron Perlman and Katey Sagal star in "Sons," produced by Foreign exchange Prods. and 20th Century Fox TV's alternative production arm, Fox 21. Contact Jon Weisman at jon.weisman@variety.com

Teen Bride Courtney Stodden Started Facebook

Courtney Stodden Remember Courtney Stodden? She's the 17-year-old ambitious country singer/reality star/celebrity who stirred up debate when she married 51-year-old Lost star Doug Hutchison in June.Well, she's within the mind lines again, but this time around around for just about any reported feud with Facebook. Both her Facebook fan page and account were mentioned being removed the web site for "inappropriate sexual content."Lost alum weds 16-Year-old, states "Soul mates might be ageless"Stodden's mother, Krista Keller, told E! News: "It's the jealousy within the women towards her. The males love her, the women hate her. The women report the photo because it's too easy to accomplish. You just click control button. They feel she's too sexy, these report her together, which is done."She ongoing to convey, "She's never done any nudity. Not just a breast, not just a butt mouth area. It's just her in the bathing suit!"5 fun particulars about Lost star Doug Hutchison and also the 16-year-old wifeBut according to Facebook, it absolutely was all merely a coincidental error! "We apologize for nearly any inconvenience it's triggered," a repetition for your site told E!. "This website was removed in error and contains been restored."

Bop Decameron or Nero Fiddled: Which Woody Allen Title is More Problematic?

Some of Woody Allen’s best films have had simple, straightforward film titles (Annie Hall! Crimes and Misdemeanors! Hannah and Her Sisters! Even Midnight in Paris…). But you know, I thought there was really something catchy to Bop Decameron, the former title of his current Rome-set next flick. Apparently, I may have been the only one who liked it; as Anne Thompson reports, Allen’s changed the title to Nero Fiddled. Riiiight. There was something so romantic, so Fellini-esque about Bop Decameron! Who cares if no one “got” it, as Woody lamented. Reports Thompson on Hollywood: “‘I couldn’t believe how few people had heard of The Decameron even in Rome,’ [Allen] says. ‘And the few that did assumed the movie was based on Boccaccio’s tales which it’s not.’” Well, fine. But Nero Fiddled? Here’s what comes to mind in free association: - Nero…. neurotic. No thanks. - Nero fiddled. Fiddled with what? - Nero plays a fiddle? What kind of movie is this, again? But you tell me; which is the better title for the pic, set in Rome and starring Roberto Benigni, Alec Baldwin, Ellen Page, Jesse Eisenberg and more? Woody Allen Ditches Decameron Title for Nero Fiddled [Thompson on Hollywood]

Clint Eastwood Acting Again in 'Trouble With the Curve'

Retirement is for suckers.our editor recommendsArnold Schwarzenneger Reading Scripts, Wants Career Like Clint EastwoodClint Eastwood to Direct 'A Star Is Born' Remake With Beyonce to Star Clint Eastwood, who once said that 2008's Gran Torino would likely be his last acting gig, is in talks to go in front of the camera once again for Trouble with the Curve. His longtime producing partner at Malpaso Productions Robert Lorenz is in talks to direct the baseball drama, set up at Eastwood's longtime home of Warner Bros. PHOTOS: Clint Eastwood on the Set The script, by Randy Brown, centers on aging baseball scout who goes on a road trip with his adult daughter. The 81-year old Eastwood was due to direct A Star Is Born for Warners but when star Beyonce Knowles got pregnant, that pushed the remake into limbo, leaving Eastwood, never one to stand still, with an open slot. Beyond the fact that Eastwood is agreeing to act again, the project is notable in that Lorenz will be making his directorial debut. While Lorenz has been producing Eastwood's movies since 2002's Blood Work,he's also been working as an assistant director for the actor-director since 1995's The Bridges of Madison County, with his last behind-the-camera credit being 2004's Million Dollar Baby. PHOTOS: '80s Action Stars: Where Are They Now? Eastwood and Lorenz's latest production is J. Edgar, which stars Leonardo DiCaprio as the infamous FBI chief. The movie opens November 9. Sarah Schechter is overseeing for the studio. Related Topics Clint Eastwood Leonardo DiCaprio Movie Casting J. Edgar

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Fall TV Premiere Week: The Winners and Losers

This piece appears in the new issue of The Hollywood Reporter. Clickhereto see the cover.our editor recommendsMelissa McCarthy Working on Comedy with 'The Help' Director; How 'SNL' Made Her CryWhy Fox is Counting on Zooey Deschanel'Pan Am' Among Season's Priciest Pilots'Dancing With the Stars' Cast: Who Is J.R. Martinez?Related Topics•Fall Television Preview And they're off! Which TV horses look strongest out of the gate and which might need to be put down. THE WINNERS Comedy As the U.S. teeters on the precipice of a double-dip recession, laughter truly might be the best medicine. Ashton Kutcher's Sept. 19 debut on CBS' Two and a Half Men generated a football-sized 29 million viewers, and the second week's 20.5 million still topped last season's average with Charlie Sheen. How I Met Your Mother debuted up double digits, and 2 Broke Girls, which benefited from a monster Men lead-in, pulled in an astounding 7.1 rating in the 18-to-49 demo. On Fox, the Sept. 20 premiere of New Girl bested its Glee lead-in and gave the network its highest-rated fall sitcom debut since The Bernie Mac Show in November 2001. The third-season premiere of Modern Family on Sept. 21 delivered ABC's top-rated season debut in six years, and lead-in The Middle hit a series high. Even Whitney, eviscerated by critics, improved on Community's 2010 premiere in the slot, though NBC's other Thursday comedies -- including a Steve Carell-free The Office -- were down. PHOTOS: Fall TV's 12 Most Anticipated Shows Friday The networks were up 16 percent in aggregate compared with the first Friday a year ago. Caveat alert: Last year, Fox was DOA on the night with a Human Target rerun and failed drama The Good Guys. So gains this year for Kitchen Nightmares and Fringe offset slight declines elsewhere. CBS continued to win with an all-original lineup of A Gifted Man, CSI: NY and Blue Bloods. Meanwhile, NBC's Dateline is consistently beating ABC's 20/20 at 10 p.m.; it was up 25 percent year-over-year for its Sept. 23 season opener. And beginning Oct. 21, ABC and NBC will program original content on the long-neglected night. Extreme Makeover: Home Edition will lead off for ABC; Chuck and Grimm will do the same for NBC. PHOTOS: Fall TV Preview 2011: 10 Fresh Faces to Know Fox For the first time, Fox won premiere week in the 18-to-49 demo, despite a nearly 30 percent drop for the Sept. 20 premiere of Glee and a somewhat soft 12.5 million viewers for The X Factor -- especially in light of that show's stratospheric ad rates (as much as $400,000 for a 30-second spot). But with New Girl off to a rousing start and X Factor nonetheless juicing Wednesday and Thursday, Fox was up 26 percent compared with week one of 2010-11 -- though Terra Nova's middling debut Sept. 26 is a disappointment. PHOTOS: Fox's New Season TV Shows: 'Terra Nova,' 'The X Factor' and More THE LOSERS Reality Franchises Nearly every returning competition show bowed to lows: The Sept. 19 Dancing With the Stars on ABC notched its lowest-rated premiere, tumbling 24 percent compared with last fall's opener. NBC's The Sing-Off was down 30 percent-plus compared with its previous bow in December. CBS' Survivor notched its lowest-rated fall premiere. The Sept. 20 bow of NBC's The Biggest Loser was down 20 percent. And X Factor was beaten by Modern Family, prompting Family co-creator Steve Levitan to tweet, "It's extremely gratifying that a scripted comedy finally beat an overhyped karaoke contest." PHOTOS: 'Dancing With the Stars' Season 13: Rehearsals 10 p.m. Dramas While CBS' Hawaii Five-0 remains the time-slot leader on Monday, its Sept. 19 premiere was down 13 percent year-over-year and off 50 percent from its 2 Broke Girls lead-in. NBC's hyped The Playboy Club was off 30 percent compared with the bow of the canceled Chase. In fact, Playboy tied the 2008 drama Crusoe as NBC's lowest-rated fall premiere in the slot. Similarly, the Sept. 20 debut of ABC's Body of Proof was down 26 percent compared with its series premiere in March. And the 10 p.m. Wednesday slot did CSI no favors as the relocated CBS drama's Sept. 21 premiere fell 9 percent year-over-year despite the debut of Ted Danson. CBS' The Mentalist was off 18 percent, and NBC's Prime Suspect, starring Maria Bello, marked NBC's lowest-rated Thursday fall series debut ever. Two exceptions at ABC: Castle grew double digits, and Revenge got a lift from Family to more than double the premiere of last season's The Whole Truth. PHOTOS: Fall TV Death Pool: Will 'Charlie's Angels,' 'Whitney' or 'How to Be a Gentleman' Be Axed First? NBC The No. 4 network ended the first week down 10 percent in the 18-to-49 demo compared with last year -- before the shake-up of its entertainment division. Yes, NBC can blame the competition -- Kutcher on Men and double doses of Family, The Big Bang Theory and How I Met Your Mother -- and a lot of its schedule was in development before Bob Greenblatt took over. But if the first ratings are an indication, NBC's turnaround is very much a work in progress. Related Topics Ashton Kutcher Maria Bello Ted Danson Zooey Deschanel Dancing with the Stars CBS Kitchen Nightmares Two and a Half Men Fox Broadcasting Corporation How I Met Your Mother New Girl CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Fringe Fall TV Preview

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Horrible Bosses Director Seth Gordon Signs Overall Deal With Sony Pictures TV

Horrible Bosses director Seth Gordon has signed a two-year overall deal with Sony Pictures Television. Gordon already has an existing relationship with the TV studio — he is the co-creator/executive producer of the Sony/Happy Madison-produced Fox comedy series Breaking In, which was recently renewed for a second season. Gordon directed 3 of the 7 episodes from the series’ first season, including the pilot and the season finale. Gordon, who co-created Breaking In with writer Adam F. Goldberg, will continue to serve as an executive producer on the Christian Slater-starring comedy in season 2 while also developing new projects for Sony TV. Additionally, Gordon is reuniting with Goldberg and Happy Madison. He has come on board to direct the untitled 1980s family comedy Goldberg has in development at Fox with Happy Madison and Sony TV producing. Separate from the Sony deal, Gordon has named Mary Rohlich his development executive. In TV, Gordon has directed episodes of ABC’s Modern Family and NBC’s The Office, Parks & Recreation and Community. Gordon, who started off as a documentary filmmaker, directing the gaming documentary The King of Kong among others, made his feature directing debut with Four Christmases. His sophomore effort, Horrible Bosses, has grossed more than $200 million worldwide. Gordon, repped by WME and Brillstein Entertainment, is currently developing a reboot of the 1983 thriller War Games for MGM.

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Parents Television Council Wants More Advertisers to Drop Playboy Club

Amber Heard The Parents Television Council says seven companies have pulled their advertising from NBC's The Playboy Club, and wants more to follow suit. "The Playboy Club is a commercial disaster and must be removed from the airwaves. We call for the network to cancel this degrading and sexualizing program immediately," PTC President Tim Winter said. Kraft, Sprint, Lenovo, UPS Store, Subway, P.F. Chang's China Bistro and Campbell's Soup did not advertise on the show's second episode. Check out our fall preview for galleries, scoop, premiere calendars and more! The Playboy Club, a period drama starring Eddie Cibrian and Amber Heard as denizens of the first Playboy Club in Chicago in the early '60s, dropped about 20 percent in viewership in Week 2. According to TVGuide.com's Popularity Contest, 49 percent of users did not like the debut. The ratings indicate that "any further airing of the show not only pushes an anti-family agenda, but is a profoundly bad business decision," Winter said. Photo timeline: The emasculation of men on TV "PTC will be calling on its members and other concerned citizens to contact the sponsors," Winter added. "Today, we ask Capital One, Chrysler and Samsung if their corporate values are in step with those of the Playboy brand." NBC told TVGuide.com: "Conversations we have with our clients regarding their media plans for this, or any other show, are between us and them."

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The Heir Apparent

'The Heir Apparent'A Shakespeare Theater Company presentation of the play in 2 functions modified by David Ives in the comedy by Jean-Francois Regnard. Directed by Michael Kahn.Lisette - Kelly Hutchinson Crispin - Carson Elrod Eraste - Andrew Veenstra Geronte - Floyd KingWho might have thought a steady flow of shameless rhymes and groan-worthy puns might be this type of hoot? However in the pitiless hands of playwright David Ives -- whose play "Venus in Fur" opens on Broadway later this fall -- there's payback aplenty within this adaptation of "The Heir Apparent," a 300-year-old French farce by Jean-Francois Regnard. Show launches the 25th anniversary season of D.C.'s Shakespeare Theater Company. STC artistic director Michael Kahn commissioned Ives to translate and adapt the comedy through the rarely-created playwright, overshadowed ever by Moliere. A job follows Ives' well accepted adaptation for Kahn this year of Pierre Corneille's "The Liar," another 17th century French comedy which, like "Heir," was designed in verse. Both of them are items of STC's 7- year-old ReDiscovery Series that revives neglected classics. Designed in 1708, annually before Regnard died, "Heir" ("Le Legataire Universel") was the scribe's final and many effective play, recognized because of its gentle parody of French society inside an appealingly zany plot hell-bent on drawing laughs. Within this decidedly low brow exercise, potty jokes are treated as high art in apparent contrast towards the Shakespeare Theater's standard fare. The impish Ives goes a measure further by peppering the piece with modern America asides. "I am only a soccer mother in mind," concedes one character. Occur an ornately disheveled drawing room created by Alexander Dodge and lit to shadowy perfection by Philip Rosenberg, a wizened curmudgeon performed by STC regular Floyd King has introduced intends to draft his will. Avarice naturally assumes charge of peak household. Rhyming couplets spew forth, the greater tortured the greater. "I do not care what anybody states. I'm a one-guy Comedie Francaise," boasts the talking manservant Crispin (Carson Elrod) carrying out a merry romp of hide and jinx. Elrod's Crispin may be the play's prime comedy spark, ably aided in the impromptu trick by Andrew Veestra because the nephew and uncle's apparent sole heir, and Kelly Hutchinson like a devious maid and Crispin's girlfriend. Precision timing and athleticism are probably the characteristics of Kahn's fast-paced and entertaining production. Other highlights include wonderful turns by Meg Chambers Steedle because the suffering bride-to-be, Nancy Robinette as her dowager mother and Clark Middleton because the up and down challenged attorney who unwillingly can serve as everyone's foil. Just like "Liar," the clever "Heir" underscores the need for STC's enterprising ReDiscovery series like a vital source for re-imagined classics for present day audiences.Sets, Alexander Dodge costumes, Murell Horton lighting, Philip Rosenberg arrangements, Adam Wernick seem, Christoper Baine. Opened up Sept. 11, 2011. Examined Sept. 22. Runs through March. 23. Running time: 2 Hrs.With: Nancy Robinette, Meg Chambers Steedle, Clark Middleton. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

Componen ramps up home media division

Vital features numerous business changes and promotions, such as the roll-from a completely new Home Media Distribution division that will oversee home theatre, digital certification and TV certification globally. Dennis Maguire remains promoted to leader in the new division -- good Vital lot -- and may account to Vice Chairman Make the most of Moore. Studio may also be centralizing global theatrical management in La, while marketing and customers functions will remain in your neighborhood based. Furthermore for the new division, Componen may also be marketing several people, including Josh Greenstein to chief marketing officer and Megan Colligan to leader of domestic marketing & distribution. Don Harris has furthermore been upped to leader of domestic theatrical distribution and may replace Jim Tharp, who'll retire next June and may assist Moore inside the transition. Hal Richardson will undertake the role of leader of home media distribution. Contact Justin Kroll at justin.kroll@variety.com

Rhianna Shows At Obama Fundraiser event

FIRST Launched: September 26, 2011 8:50 AM EDT ATHERTON, Calif. -- Pop singer Rhianna was among the site visitors inside a Plastic Valley fundraiser event for Leader Obama. The intimate gathering happened within tent inside the yard of Facebook chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg on Sunday evening. Gaga used a black, sleeveless gown and heel footwear, together with her hair stacked up she towered inside the Plastic Valley elites who've been needing to pay around $35,800 per couple to visit. Gaga attended just like a needing to pay guest. She mentioned the other day they preferred to talk to Obama to talk about her concerns about bullying, nevertheless it wasnt apparent when the two might be getting that discussion. Copyright 2011 by Connected Press. All rights reserved.These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Mike Worthington Expects Suicide in 'Man around the Ledge' Trailer

On friday, Moviefone opened up the vertigo-inducing poster for 'Man around the Ledge.' Since image involves existence inside the first trailer for your Asger Leth-directed movie. Even if you not know of Leth, this movie does not have shortage of identifiable stars -- Mike Worthington, Elizabeth Banks, Erection dysfunction Harris and Edward Burns among others. 'Man around the Ledge' follows steered obvious of convict Nick Cassidy (Worthington) and also the brother Joey (Jamie Bell). To have the ability to accomplish the finest gem heist ever, Nick throws all the cops inside the city to take a seat around the ledge from the tall building. Can it be just us or works this movie look similar to 'The Negotiator' starring Samuel L. Jackson and Kevin Spacey? See the trailer below and choose by yourself. [via Yahoo! Movies]

'The Human Centipede 2' Poster Crawls Into Public

The poster for Tom Six's A Persons Centipede 2 (Full Sequence) has indexed out into public. The horror follow up had its world premiere at Fantastic Fest last evening. Adding a meta twist towards the perverse sadism from the first film, the follow up follows Martin, a lonely security officer that has a poor sexual dependence on the film A Persons Centipede. This ultimately leads him to test his own experiments... VIDEO: 'Human Centipede 2' and Five More Must-See Films at Fantastic Fest After one see that poster, I'm in. It's an attractive, if apparent, picture of total depravity. Which's simply irresistible. It opens in theaters October 7 through IFC Night time, then is going to be available when needed October 12. A Persons Centipede 2

Jon Voight States Hes An Extremely, Happy Dad

La, Calif. -- Jon Voight was spotted in August, walking out to have an frozen treats working in london together with his grandchildren, but he was surprised the paparazzi caught it on film. I didnt know they recorded that, he told Access Hollywood around the red-colored carpet at HBOs Emmys party, mentioning towards the photos that appeared, showing him with Pax, Shiloh and Zahara Jolie-Pitt. You do not know it had been said to be he trailed off. But yeah, Ive stayed with my grandchildren. I really like my grandchildren. [Im a] very, happy dad. When requested about how exactly things were with daughter Julia Roberts, Jon stated, Whenever your youngsters are happy, so when your grand kids are pleased, youre happy. The actor, who lately starred in 2 television series Lone Star and 24 for that Emmys network last evening FOX had high praise for that host from the ceremony Glees Jane Lynch. Jane did a great job. Shes filled with fun surprises and she or he was totally in charge and that i thought her opening number was terrific, he stated. Everything was light and filled with fun. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All privileges reserved.These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Toronto: IFC Acquires Lynn Sheltons Your Siblings Sister

BREAKING: IFC has acquired United States and Latin American distribution privileges for your Sister’s Sister, the Lynn Shelton comedy drama that opened Sunday in the Toronto Film Festival. Simultaneously, Studio Canal acquired United kingdom privileges and Madman acquired Australian and New Zealand privileges. Within the film, a bereft and confused guy still mourning the current dying of his brother finds love and direction inside a most unpredicted place. Emily Blunt, Rosemarie DeWitt, Mark Duplass and Mike Birbiglia star. The offer, produced by UTA and Submarine, is low-seven-figure minimum guarantee for that domestic and foreign deals, and also the plan's for any theatrical release in 2012. Among individuals circling were eOne, Samuel Goldwyn, Magnolia, Oscilloscope and Miramax, the second which might have guaranteed a distribution partner.

Do Not Mess With Universal: Bruno Bingo Hall Edition

Back in 2007, during the filming of Bruno, Sacha Baron Cohen and his film crew stormed a California bingo hall. They asked the unsuspecting patrons to sign Standard Consent Agreements, alleged that they were filming a “documentary-style film,” and then Bruno was invited on stage to call numbers. Only instead of just calling numbers, the flamboyant Austrian character related each digit to a milestone in his relationship with a former gay partner — a showy extreme that ended in tears, a call to the paramedics, security officers forcibly removing Cohen, a “brain bleed” and a lawsuit against NBC Universal, that we learn today, the studio has won. Richelle Olson and her husband sued Cohen, NBC Universal and other production companies related to the project in 2009 alleging that Cohen’s bingo parlor stunt — which never made it into the film’s final cut — resulted in a scuffle that led to serious injuries. Shortly after the Olsons filed their lawsuit, Universal countered with their own letter stating that the altercation cited never took place, submitting 28 minutes of unedited footage to court. A footnote in the most recent appeals court decision makes the bingo scene sound very amusing. After Cohen called out the Bingo number 36, he states that “36” was the age of his former male partner. Later, when he calls out the number 3, he says that his former partner’s birthday was “May 3.” When he later calls out the number 59, he remarks that 59 was the number of his hotel room he stayed in when he met his former partner, and a few minutes later when he announces number 42, Cohen offers that “42 inches was his partner’s chest size. Finally, after Cohen announces the number 7, he comments that he met his partner on “July 7.” Some members of the audience can be heard laughing after each comment.” The Hollywood Reporter pieced together more of the events that transpired that night. As Cohen continued making comments, Olson became alarmed at the vulgarity and concerned for the other Bingo players. So she approached the stage area and told Cohen to stop. Cohen asks why he can’t continue and why she’s being so rude, and Olson responds by polling the audience whether they wanted him or Olson to continue with the number-calling. The audience chose Olson. As security officers escorted Cohen and his crew to the exit, Richelle Olson announced to the audience: “I will not have anyone make a mockery of this bingo hall.” Later, Olson left the stage to calm herself down, where, sobbing uncontrollably, she lost consciousness, hitting her head into the concrete floor. Paramedics took her away, and she says she was diagnosed with two brain bleeds and has been in a wheelchair and walker ever since. First off, a slow clap for Olson for actually saying the words, “I will not have anyone make a mockery of this bingo hall.” Any bingo hall would be lucky to have a player as staunchly protective of her board game environment as Richelle Olson. Sadly for Olson and her husband though, both a lower court and an appeals court have sided with Universal on this matter, agreeing that Cohen’s stunt was protected by the First Amendment. This decision means that in addition to the lawsuit being thrown out, Olson will have to pay money for its legal fees. They can take your hard-earned bingo winnings, Olson family, but they can never take your pride. Or your dauber. · Universal Wins ‘Bruno’ Lawsuit Over Woman Injured in Bingo Hall [THR]

UTA Signs Parks & Recs Nick Offerman

EXCLUSIVE: Parks and Recreation standout Nick Offerman has signed with UTA. Offerman last month won a TCA Award for his role on the NBC comedy series, and him not landing an Emmy nomination was considered one of the biggest upsets this year. On the feature side, Offerman’s upcoming projects include the Will Ferrell comedy Casa de mi Padre and Somebody Up There Likes Me, which Offerman also produced.

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Kurt Angle on Warrior, His Longtime Acting Ambition and Following The Rock Out of the WWE

comments: 0 || add yours It’s a curious version of the real pro wrestler Kurt Angle that you get from the ring persona he’s projected over the years as a star of the WWE (ne WWF) and now TNA Wrestling, where he’s currently the reigning World Heavyweight Champion. The real-life former Olympic wrestler has played off his 1996 gold medal win as wrestling’s bona fide “American Hero” since his 1998 WWF debut, juggling multiple wrestling companies and countless ring titles while a version of his own personal life, warped through the wrestling world’s faux-realist backstage lens, is broadcast every week to millions of fans. But what Angle really wants to do — what he wanted to do even before pro wrestling came calling — is act. Seriously act. That’s just one revelation the burgeoning thespian Angle shared when he rang Movieline to discuss Warrior, his latest film, one in which he has nary a line but commands the world’s attention as Koba, the fearsome Russian champ standing between dueling brothers Tom Hardy and Joel Edgerton in an all-important MMA tournament. For Angle, multiple roads led to his joining the cast of Gavin O’Connor’s sports drama: His intimidating physical presence, for sure, but also the fact that he’s long wanted to stretch his acting muscles and acknowledges that he may not be quite ready to launch into bigger roles. Read on as Movieline speaks with Kurt Angle about his circuitous route from the Olympics to the WWF to acting, how the WWE may have stifled his film career in the wake of fellow wrestler Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s own career transition, how mulling a switch to UFC helped him train for Warrior, and where to find the Internet’s best real-life example of high emotions and tears that the masculine world of ring sports has ever seen. I first knew you from wrestling of course, so it’s been interesting to follow your acting career as it’s developed. What was the impetus for you wanting to make that transition into acting? Believe it or not, I kind of went into professional wrestling so I could get an avenue into acting. You’re kidding — that sounds like the most brutal way to break into this business. [Laughs] It certainly is! You know, the hard part for me was being an Olympic gold medalist and having that persona, you don’t see too many Olympic gold medalists go into acting. It’s actually even more difficult. You’re not taken very seriously and you’re looked at in a different light, so it was kind of hard for me to go straight from Olympics into acting. I tried, it just didn’t work out. Pro wrestling was there and I was good at it, thank God. I started getting a lot of offers but unfortunately at WWE I was under a tight leash. I think it had a lot to do with The Rock making the transition, and me possibly being the next guy — you know, the company didn’t want to lose another top performer. So I believe that had a lot to do with me not having the opportunity. So when I went to TNA, I started getting the opportunity to do some of those things. So while pro wrestling offered you a career, it was also limiting. Yeah. Without a doubt. How much were you acting before beginning your wrestling career with the WWE? I was taking classes and I was getting very serious about it. I was also sportscasting — I was a sportscaster in Pittsburgh for Fox, just trying to get in front of the camera a little bit. Then pro wrestling came around and I took a shot at that, and I didn’t realize I was going to become that good. I made a lot of money, thank God, and I stuck with it, but every time I had a movie where my name would come up for some reason, I wasn’t allowed to do it due to scheduling reasons in the WWE. So with TNA, they give me the opportunity to go ahead and do movies and if it conflicts with the schedule they work around it. It’s a much better situation for me. So I actually signed a new three-year deal today with TNA. I’m going to stick with TNA. It certainly sounds like a better situation for what you want to do. But what I also think is interesting about you transitioning to acting from wrestling is that your pro wrestling career borrowed so much from your personal life — it theatricalized it into a persona that was distinctly a persona yet to close to your own life. Yeah, I especially did this year. You know, with me I’m just in a better place in my life now, so when I did the whole thing this year with my ex and her new husband and all that, it wasn’t that hard. They asked me if I’d do it and I said, “Yeah, that’s fine. I’ll go ahead and do it, it’s no problem as long as the kids don’t watch it, I’m fine with it.” So that’s what we did. It really wasn’t that hard. A lot of people respected me, a lot of the wrestlers were like, “I don’t know if I could do it!” But I really didn’t have a problem with it. I don’t know why, but I didn’t. Considering your attempts to break into acting before and during your wrestling career, what kinds of roles were you looking for when Warrior came along? I did three movies that are in theaters this year — Dylan Dog: Dead of Night, Warrior, and a movie called Beyond the Mat. Actually, I literally got these movies on my own. I do have an agency and they have gotten me a lot of leads, but unfortunately with what’s going on with movies today, you have the money upfront, you’re ready to do it, and all of a sudden investors pull out. So I had at least seven or eight movies do that, and unfortunately I’d be a lot further in my career, but a lot of these movies that were, you know, $4 million to $20 million-budgeted movies didn’t pan out. And they’ve been put on hold. So I was fortunate enough to get three of them this year. I actually filmed two of them two years ago and one last year. And then I did three independent movies just for practice that had worldwide distribution. It was just mainly so I could get in front of the camera and have a little more practice. You play an MMA champion in Warrior who’s sort of like the Ivan Drago to Joel Edgerton and Tom Hardy’s dual Rockys. Without a doubt, you’re right. You know, the difference with my character in the movie which was pretty cool was that all of the movie is about these brothers and their father, who is Nick Nolte, but the tournament in the movie was really built around one fighter named Koba from Russia. He was undefeated, no one’s ever beat him, no one’s ever gotten along with him, and so even though my character isn’t seen a lot in the movie — maybe in ten, fifteen scenes — the character’s very strong in terms of promoting the tournament around this one man. Koba has never left Russia, is an Olympic gold medalist — which believe it or not, I am — and it was pretty cool because you’re right, it was a lot like Ivan Drago. But thing about the movie is that [Koba] is a fan favorite; everybody paid to see Koba, that was the whole point, to see this guy from Russia that no one’s ever seen before. The day we were filming my entrance they brought in more extras than for anybody else because they wanted the Koba entrance to be the best, the biggest, the most exciting. What I like about that is that it means there’s not necessarily an evil villain in Warrior. No! No, the Cold War is over, now it’s about, “I want to see the best fighters in the world fight,” and I think that’s very real in MMA today. You’ve got a guy like Fedor Emelianenko, who’s considered the best heavyweight fighter and everybody wants to see him fight. I believe that this character, Koba, was built around him. Why do you think MMA is having its turn in the spotlight now? I believe it’s been marketed right by Dana White at UFC, thank God. There are so many intriguing things about it because now you have all these disciplines that come together and it’s like, what is the best discipline? It used to be you had to have one discipline and you went in and you fought somebody from another discipline. In other words, I’m a wrestler and I would fight a boxer, and a karate guy would fight a jujitsu guy. Now, everybody’s so well versed they can do it all, so now it’s a lot more competitive than it was back when it started. But when it first started it was about, which is the best discipline? It was either wrestling or jujitsu. Did you have to train a lot more than usual and in different ways to play Koba? I actually was training before the fight because I was talking with Dana White about going to UFC. So I trained for quite a bit. I was ready to go by the time I went to the casting call; I had the right look. I had what they were looking for. They told me they went through about 50 different fighters and I was the one that stuck out the most. I was really taken back. Considering your more serious acting pursuits, did you ever think, ‘Maybe I should play an office worker,’ or something like that — characters who aren’t action-oriented, who are unrelated to this realm of fighting? Yes, without a doubt. I really have been trying to get in movies with smaller parts, just to get myself in there and get more practice, and not have to take the big lead. In Dylan Dog I was one of the co-stars, and I had a pretty good part in that movie. But I’m looking for smaller parts in bigger movies. I think that’s the best way to get in there and show people what you can do. But me right now, taking on a lead role in a huge budgeted movie — I don’t think I’m really ready for that right now. What I think I need to do is take the smaller parts and make my craft a little bit better. I really respect that. Speaking of craft, in Warrior you acted opposite two great up-and-coming dramatic actors, Joel Edgerton and Tom Hardy. Joel and Tom — tremendous. Were you able to give them advice on the physicality of their performances? Well, I could tell you this: I was really taken aback by their acting, but even moreso, I couldn’t believe that they got knocked on — they really did the real fighting. I really respect the fact that they trained with us, three months of training at MMA training camp. They did everything they were told to do. They got their weight to where they had to go. They had to build up muscle, they had to gain weight. I had to lose 30 lbs. So I was really blown away that they performed as well as they did in the octagon, for being actors. They weren’t fighters, and they were tremendous. For me, I’m in there every day whether it’s a wrestling ring or an octagon. I’ve gone and I’ve been there, I know what it’s like — these guys, they were hopping around, they’d never done it before. They really stepped up. Do you feel like you learned anything from them, acting-wise? Yeah, I really thought that Tom and Joel did — because Tom played a Marine who went AWOL, and Joel played a schoolteacher — I really bought into what they did. And having to change their accents to the American accent… I’m good friends with them and it’s so funny because now they’re talking to me with their Australian and British accents and I’m like, “Where in the hell did that come from?” They worked hard at it. They showed how well-versed they were. In the film, Joel and Tom’s characters go through intensely personal stuff while in the ring, which we see only because we’re the audience of the film. Have you seen similarly emotional moments happen yourself in the ring with other fighters dealing with such intense emotional things? You know what? You need to go on YouTube and watch my Olympic gold medal match and you’ll see exactly what it feels like. You want to see somebody break down and cry? Look up “Kurt Angle Olympic finals” and you’ll know exactly what it’s like in real life. [Laughs] But you know what, they did — they showed a lot of real emotion, and that’s what made the movie so good. You can put all the fighting in the world in that movie, but if they didn’t play their roles right and do exactly what they did… They carry their own personalities in their own way into this film — Gavin O’Connor obviously directed it but these guys brought their own flavor to it. Even Nick Nolte, gosh. Even the character. I’ll tell you what, on the set he cracked me up. He’s out of his frickin’ mind, but he’s such a great actor. [Watch Kurt Angle get overcome with emotion after his 1996 Olympic gold medal win] Warrior is in theaters Friday. 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