James Franco in Talks to Play Hugh Hefner in Linda Lovelace Biopic

James Franco as Hugh Hefner?The actor, who last starred in "Rise of the Planet of the Apes," is in talks with Millenium/Nu Image to appear in a cameo as the iconic founder of "Playboy," in "Lovelace," the biopic of Linda Lovelace.Lovelace sees Amanda Seyfried as the woman who starred in one of the most famous pornos of all time, "Deep Throat." Also in the cast are Peter Sarsgaard as her husband, Chuck Traynor, and Hank Azaria as Jerry Damiano, the director of "Deep Throat."Bobby Cannavale and Chris Noth are set for the respective roles of the film's financiers, Butchie Peraino and Anthony Romano, while Robert Patrick will play Lovelace's father, John.Also in the cast are Sharon Stone, Juno Temple, Wes Bentley and Romeo Brown.Franco, who was at one point in talks to play Traynor before stepping aside, would appear in the Hef cameo only if dates work out. The actor and his reps have been dancing with producers around the timing of a one-day shoot, but so far a consummation remains elusive.The production, under the direction of Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman, began shooting in Los Angeles this week. The Hollywood Reporter

Jersey Shore's Snooki Hit with Multimillion-Dollar Suit

Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi Snooki remains hit getting a suit. Certification company SRG Endeavors has filed a $7 million suit in the lately super skinny Jersey Shoreline star and her management company, the NY Publish reviews. The business was hired by Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi to create Snooki-related merchandise a year ago. Jersey Shore's Snooki unveils dramatic fat loss In October, the Publish reviews Polizzi prosecuted to complete the partnership, proclaiming that SRG didn't fulfill its finish in the contract if the not successful "to land her enough dough or branding partners.Inch SRG's counterclaim is always that Polizzi "sabotaged the sale by settling with brands behind SRG's back" and needed considerable time sealing within the deals SRG did bring her, including Snooki-high quality school supplies, watches, shoes and lingerie. A repetition for Polizzi told the Publish: "Ms. Polizzi disputes SRG's version in the particulars and seems toward her day in the courtroom.Inch

Robert Downey Junior.'s 'Sherlock Holmes' Accent Is Ideal, Unlike Robert Downey Junior., Guy Ritchie States (VIDEO)

Get Robert Downey Junior. and Guy Ritchie in the room and supply them the freedom to go over anything they need, as Moviefone did for that latest edition of Unscripted, and you'll expect a freewheeling discussion about 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game Title Title of Shadows,' when the pair will synergy for future, non-Sherlock, projects, and RDJ's British accent. Does Ritchie think Downey Junior. does the director's home country proud? Uncover, additionally as to the Mister Arthur Conan Doyle would consider 'Sherlock Holmes' and why any youthful actor with sights on overpowering for Downey as Holmes afterwards might want to think carefully about challenging the A-lister. Watch Moviefone Unscripted: 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game Title Title of Shadows' above. For just about any bonus, have a look where character RDJ has more fun "getting fun withInch: Tony Stark or perhaps a Virtual Detective. 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game Title Title of Shadows' is at theaters on Friday. Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook Embed inside your site:

Kenneth Branagh 'My Week With Marilyn' Live Q&A: Today at 2 P.M. EST!

In the event you loved 'My Week With Marilyn,' here's what's promising: today at 2 p.m. EST, star Kenneth Branagh -- who plays Mister Laurence Olivier inside the new film -- will be a part of an energetic web chat from Sweden where he'll answer questions. Curious exactly what it was like round the number of 'My Week With Marilyn'? Have to know Mister Kenneth's applying for grants his co-star, Michelle Williams, who plays the luminous Marilyn Monroe? Or just request him something about his extended career? Here's the time. Fans can participate by delivering in their own personal questions -- mind to Huffington Publish to register or watch the streaming event below. 'My Week With Marilyn' is at theaters now. To uncover a little more about the film, visit Facebook. [Photo: TWC] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

ABC Pulls Guy Up!

Guy Up! ABC has drawn its battling newcomer comedy Guy Up!, effective immediately. The sitcom is going to be changed with reruns of Tim Allen's Last Guy Standing, before the premiere of labor It on Tuesday, Jan. 3. Browse the relaxation from the day's news on TVGuide.com Guy Up opened on March. 18 and it has seen a stable rankings decline since. Tuesday's episode hit a set low having a 1.6 rating among 18-to-49-year-olds, and 4.8 million audiences - lower in the 7.7 million that updated to the premiere.

PGA taps five for doc prize

The Producers Guild of America has drawn on a quintet of nominees because of its documentary feature award.The nominated films, introduced Friday, are ''Beats, Rhymes and Existence: the Travels of the Tribe Known as Mission,'' ''Bill Cunningham NY,'' ''Project Nim,'' ''Senna'' and ''The Union.''Winners is going to be introduced Jan. 21 in the PGA Honours events in the Beverly Hilton.The PGA also stated Friday that Producers Guild arbitrations for individual producer credit determination for those film and tv groups continue to be going ahead. Television series nominations is going to be introduced Wednesday and all sorts of other nominations is going to be introduced Jan. 3. Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com

Meghan McCain, Chelsea Clinton and TV's Shameful Love Affair with Political Daughters (Opinion)

This story appears in the Dec. 2 issue of The Hollywood Reporter. Wanted: Reporter for regular feature segments on NBC Nightly News. No journalists need apply. NBC sent its viewers a miserable message about its brand with the addition of Chelsea Clinton (qualification: onetime residency in the White House, boldface parents) as a reporter for Making a Difference, its segment about volunteerism and community service. The quality of journalism that we deliver, NBC News implicitly states, is of such a low standard that a rank amateur is qualified to stand in front of our cameras, just as long as she has a famous last name. Chelsea the newswoman joins colleagues Meghan McCain, whose father was the Republican nominee for president, and Jenna Bush Hager, a double threat as both former first daughter and first granddaughter. NBC News did not initiate this trend: Former first son Ron Reagan's qualification to be a contributor for ABC's Good Morning America during the 1980s and '90s was as a professional dancer (and that famous name). PHOTOS: The Clinton Foundation's Decade of Difference Fundraiser This Clinton scion's hiring means that every former president since 1980 has a network TV journalist in the household or extended family. Why? The urge to hire from political families is an example of what NYU journalism professor Jay Rosen calls the "quest for innocence" in the political press. News organizations try to square a circle by asserting that they are inside players with access to the corridors of political power while at the same time remaining neutral outsiders, "innocent," without a partisan ax to grind. Hiring someone whose access derives from blood rather than political activism solves this problem. Clinton certainly has an insider's knowledge about West Wing crises, but as a reporter, she carries none of the ideological baggage that hiring a converted political operative (Tim Russert), onetime White House press secretary (George Stephanopoulos), former presidential aide (Diane Sawyer) or ex-speechwriter (Chris Matthews) entails. The other benefit of hiring a political heir is the freshness of telegenic youth: Chelsea, 31, is less grizzled than James Carville and has a less risque résumé than Eliot Spitzer. Nightly News likely hopes to improve its aging demographic with an on-air face in the target demo, a shift from 15 years ago when inspirational segments were filed by another nonjournalist impostor, "Stormin' " Norman Schwarzkopf. Nevertheless, this particular choice is peculiar: Clinton might know what an inside-the-White-House crisis feels like, but she has zero knowledge of how such a crisis -- or any news event, for that matter -- is covered by working journalists. Her parents kept her in a reporter-free bubble throughout her childhood; she stonewalled reporters when she stumped for her mother during Campaign 2008; and as recently as 16 months ago, she tried to block the press from covering her wedding, keeping the location secret in an attempt to thwart the paparazzi; and she wouldn't even give interviews in connection with her hiring by NBC. STORY: Chelsea Clinton Joins NBC News as Special Correspondent And the hiring of the hedge fund alumna reveals NBC News to have a particularly tin ear at a time when mainstream media stand accused by Occupy Wall Street of being complicit in an undemocratic political system as members and mouthpieces of the "one percent," rather than watchdogs scrutinizing corruption. NBC News has enough baggage with its CNBC brand; now imagine Clinton and Andrea Mitchell appearing on Nightly News during coverage of the next financial crisis: the daughter of the president who deregulated high finance with the wife of central banker Alan Greenspan, who allowed it to run amok. NBC News is reporting from that worldview rather than on it. You could say Clinton, Hagen and McCain are being exploited as eye-catching props by powerful men projecting an image of insider access. You could say this amounted to their being "pimped out" -- unless, of course, you happen to work for NBC News, in which case you would be suspended. Just ask David Shuster, who was suspended from MSNBC in 2008 for using that phrase in connection with Clinton. There is one group of professional journalists that should feel gratified by her arrival: field producers. Their reporting chops are all the more indispensable as the figures in front of their cameras become purely symbolic. Andrew Tyndall is publisher of Tyndall Report, which monitors network TV news. Related Topics NBC ABC News Good Morning America Today

Bella and Edward's 'Breaking Dawn' Mishap, and Other Movie Honeymoons Gone Awry

ZOMG, Bella and Edward are getting married! Their love has overcome all obstacles, and these two crazy kids (OK, one crazy kid and one sparkly old guy in a crazy kid's body) are finally gonna make the ultimate commitment in 'Breaking Dawn, Part 1.' To be followed, of course, by an extra-romantic super-sparkly honeymoon. Or not. Yes, as everyone who's read the books knows, it's not exactly smooth sailing for Bella and Edward as they head off on their romantic retreat to the private island of Esme. Their starry-eyed honeymoon comes to an abrupt halt when Bella realizes there's a little monster kicking inside of her belly. That's right -- a little half-human, half-vampire bundle of joy. Since it's not your average fetus, Bella's pregnancy accelerates at a rapid rate, effectively serving as a major buzzkill for their honeymoon as Edward frets about the effects on Bella's body. They have to say goodbye to exotic Esme early and rush back to scenic Forks. Bummer, huh? But theirs isn't the first movie honeymoon to go awry. In fact, movie honeymoons rarely go smoothly. Remember when Charlton Heston got totally sidetracked by work on his honeymoon in 'Touch of Evil'? It completely ruined their romantic getaway, and even put his lovely new bride (Janet Leigh) in danger! Bella and Edward's preempted honeymoon got us thinking about other movie honeymoons that don't go as planned. Movie Honeymoons Gone Awry Edward and Bella aren't the first movie newlyweds to have their honeymoons cut short. Don't you just hate it when candlelit dinners and walks on the beach are ruined by creepy propositions, flesh-eating zombies and murderous psychos? A Perfect GetawayZombie HoneymoonThe Heartbreak KidHaunted HoneymoonHoneymoon in Vegas See All Moviefone Galleries » Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Lionsgate Wants Gary Ross, Slumdog Writer for Hunger Games Sequel Catching Fire

The jury’s still out as far as I’m concerned on whether or not director Gary Ross (Seabiscuit) was the right director to helm Suzanne Collins’s The Hunger Games, even with the mostly-satisfying first trailer debut earlier this week. Lionsgate, however, seems more confident in Ross, as they want him to return to helm the second Hunger Games installment, 2013’s Catching Fire, with writer Simon Beaufoy (Slumdog Millionaire, 127 Hours) reportedly in the running to script. From Deadline: I’m told that Gary Ross, who directed The Hunger Games, is coming back for the sequel. He originally intended to write the outline for the second film and script it with author Suzanne Collins (they teamed to do a lot of writing on the first film), but the post production schedule on The Hunger Games has made that difficult. The highly anticipated trailer debut on Monday revealed a solid visual sense for the world inhabited by teenage heroine Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence), a working class girl in a future dystopia who winds up competing in a televised death match against 23 other youngsters. The trailer teased the events leading up to said Hunger Games and showed fans of Collins’ novel glimpses of the characters they know well, including Katniss, Peeta (Josh Hutcherson), Gale (Liam Hemsworth), and Cinna (Lenny Kravitz). What remains to be seen is if Ross and Co. capture the internal drama within Katniss as she begins to navigate the worlds of politics, love, and responsibility while trying to stay alive, not to mention how well Ross is able to evoke a sense of real danger and brutal violence in his tween and teen-oriented adventure. A more daring director would have been my preference — say Joe Wright, building off of the visceral action and style he lent to Hanna earlier this year — but Ross might be just safe enough to help make this the next MTV-safe franchise, a la Twilight. The Hunger Games as a story sets up the world of Panem and the inciting annual battle royale, but Catching Fire, the first of two sequels, expands Katniss’s world so much, and in such specific ways, that scripting it both for an established audience and for non-readers will be a trickier job. So while Collins adapting her own novel for the first film is a boon in many ways (a vote of confidence in the project, insurance against taking too much creative license or deviating from the material), it might take someone with more of a cinematic bent to translate the plot turns of Catching Fire to the screen. Is Beaufoy the right writer for the job? I don’t see why not; he’s notched solid films thus far, even if, as with Ross, there’s nothing in his resume that suggests he’s a particularly good match for a dystopian action adventure about a lethal teenage girl. Of course, Beaufoy’s Oscar statuette (and two additional writing nods) would give the Lionsgate series an added sheen of Oscar cred on top of Ross’s three nominations, so there’s that. Lionsgate Courts Simon Beaufoy To Script ‘The Hunger Games’ Sequel [Deadline]

Exclusive: Meredith Baxter to Guest-Star on Switched at Birth

Meredith Baxter Meredith Baxter will guest-star on ABC Family's Switched at Birth, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively. Baxter may have Bonnie Tamblyn Dixon, mother to Jum Thompson's character Kathryn and biological grandmother to Daphne (Katie LeClerc). Sparks fly and tension arrisses when she arrives for just about any family visit. ABC Family sets return dates for Pretty Little Liars, Lounging Game plus much more The guest place also marks a reunion between a few Michael J. Fox's imaginary moms Baxter was his mother on Family Ties while Thompson carried out his mother with the spine for the Future. Baxter look in one episode when the show returns Tuesday, Jan. 3 at 8/7c.

Passion for Existence (Zui ai)

A Superb Mega Films, Hing Lung Worldwide Group, Beijing Harmony & Harvest Media, Beijing Forbidden City Film, Pioneer TV & Movie Push. of Chengdu Media Group production. (Worldwide sales: Edko Films, Hong Kong.) Produced by Gu Changwei, Chen Xiaodong. Executive producers, Qin Hong, Bill Kong, Ma Hefeng, Zhang Qiang, He Bing. Directed by Gu Changwei. Script, Yan Laoshi, Yang Weiwei, Gu Changwei.With: Zhang Ziyi, Aaron Kwok, Pu Cunxi, Jiang Wenli, Sun Haiying, Tao Zeru, Wang Baoqiang, Cai Guoqing, Li Jianhua, Li Danyang, Jiang Wen, Feng Xiaogang, Lu Chuan, Guo Yongzhang, Guo Zetao. (Mandarin dialogue)Where you live now China's first Helps-related pic, "Passion for Existence" is certainly an anemic mess, notwithstanding stars Zhang Ziyi and Aaron Kwok (neither inspired) and rising helmer Gu Changwei. It's possible the first 2 1/2-hour conception was more coherent, nevertheless the current version feels sliced up and set together by multiple editors with limited communication capabilities. Occur a web-based northern Chinese village, the pic functions as neither Helps tale nor love story, having a defunct 12-year-old boy narrating and several risible sex moments, the crowd is unclear. Even most fests will remain away. Narrator Xin (Guo Zetao) died from Helps, like many infected when his unscrupulous father (Pu Cunxi) offered the town tainted blood stream. The asymptomatic isolate themselves in the school, including uncle Deyi (Kwok). Forlorn Qinqin (Zhang) arrives began out by husband Xiao Hai (Cai Guoqing), and he or she and Deyi fall crazily for each other. Villagers succumb as if Helps might be the bubonic plague, as well as the script, definately not demystifying the problem, is tonally everywhere. Zhang's red-colored-colored clothes set her apart but, like the attractive pictures from lensers Yang Tao and Christopher Doyle, aren't meaningfully built-in to the story.Camera (color), Yang Tao, Christopher Doyle editor, Li Dianshi music, Zuoxiao Zuzhou production designers, Wang Weiyuan, Han Dahai costume designer, Zhang Yongyi. Examined at Rome Film Festival (competing), November. 1, 2011. Running time: 99 MIN. Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com

Summit And Twilight Sagas Temple Hill Acquire Frankfurt Hit Novel Deadmail

EXCLUSIVE: Summit Entertainment has acquired feature rights to Deadmail, a novel by Laurie Frankel that created a stir at the recent Frankfurt Book Fair. Twilight Saga producers Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey of Temple Hill will produce. The novel is a love story about letting go, where a computer genius invents a way for people to email loved ones who have passed on. When he unexpectedly loses the woman he loves, he must face his own creation to keep her close or lose her forever. Summit production president Erik Feig and exec Jeyun Choi will oversee it along with Temple Hill’s Adam Londy. The book won’t be published until next year by Doubleday, and Deadmail sold in 14 other territories at Frankfurt. That gives Summit and the producers a chance to be far along on a script when the book comes out. Summit and Temple Hill release Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part 1 next Friday (fans already are camping out for it). The book deal was brokered by UTA for The Friedrich Agency. Deadmail is the second novel by Frankel, who debuted with The Atlas Of Love last year.

Sneak Peek: Glees Troubletones Perform an Adele Mash-Up

Naya Rivera and Amber Riley The Brit is back on Tuesday's Glee! While Adele's songs have been covered on the show before, The Troubletones' performance may very well be the best yet.Santana, (Naya Rivera), Mercedes (Amber Riley), Brittany (Heather Morris) and the rest of the newly formed girl group take on a mash-up of "Rumour Has It" and "Someone Like You." The performance is also the show's 300th musical number.Harry Potter, Glee lead People's Choice Awards nominationsCheck out the sneak peek: The Glee episode titled "Mash Off" airs Tuesday at 8/7c on Fox.

Desperate Housewives Star Vanessa Williams Signs Talent Holding Deal With ABC

EXCLUSIVE: Vanessa Williams has been on an ABC primetime series for six consecutive seasons now: four years on Ugly Betty, from which she segued into a starring gig on Desperate Housewives, now in its eighth and final season. The actress and the network are looking to extend their run together with a new series. ABC has signed a talent holding deal with Williams, who will headline a new hourlong or half-hour project targeted for next fall. Williams is the first star from departing Desperate Housewives to book a potential new series gig. She earned three Emmy nominations for her role as the cunning Wilhelmina Slater on Ugly Betty. The multiple Tony nominee and Grammy winner, repped by UTA and manager Geordie Frey, just landed a cameo in Tyler Perry’s The Marriage Counselor. She is currently writing her first book, a memoir in conjunction with her mother Helen Williams, which will be released by Penguin Group around Mother’s Day.

Andy Samberg, NBC Prosecuted Over 'Saturday Evening Live' Sketch Featuring Beyonce (Video)

NBC Saturday Evening Live is facing accusations it stole material for 2 sketches, including an Emmy Award-nominated short featuring Andy Samberg and pop star Beyonce. Inside a suit filed in NY federal court on Thursday, Aleric Banks (also known as "Ron tha Ruler") and Monique Hines say they produced the background music that will make up the foundation of two skits on SNL, including "Shy Ronnie" and "Just Like A Boss." The 2 litigants really are a St. Louis-based production team. Based on a job interview provided to a nearby press outlet captured, Banks and Hines were built with a mutual reference to Samberg and posted some tracks because the comedian ready to release his first album like a person in this guitar rock band The Lonely Island. PHOTOS: 'SNL' Stars Salute Kennedy Center Honoree Will Ferrell Samberg's band recorded the tracks, allegedly using the litigants' copyrighted master tracks "verbatim," and added lyrics. In regards to a year later, after Lonely Island's album arrived on the scene, Samberg reprised a few the tunes on SNL.On April 4, 2009, Samberg and actor Seth Rogen carried out "Just Like A Boss." On December 5, 2009, Samberg and Beyonce carried out "Shy Ronnie," a sketch in regards to a bashful music performer that has trouble speaking up if this's his time for you to get rid of a verse. (See video below.) Initially, Banks and Hines were thrilled in the breakthrough, especially after "Shy Ronnie" was nominated to have an Emmy for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics. Now, after neglecting to receive stated credit and compensation, the 2 have filed a suit stating that the background music wasn't really original. VIDEO: Charlie Day-Located 'SNL' Draws Best Rankings in Greater than a Month The litigants state that prior to the discharge of Samberg's album and skits, a Universal Group subsidiary label sent them a "producer declaration" form. Banks filled it by proclaiming that because the author and producer of "Just Like A Boss," he would be a 50 % who owns the copyright. Banks states he got an answer letter declaring he had joined into a contract with Lonely Island that only titled him to some 25 % copyright interest. Nonetheless, Banks states he hasn't received any producer royalties nor any profits from SNL's exploitation of his music. NBC Universal, Samberg, The Lonely Island, and Universal Republic Records are increasingly being prosecuted for willful copyright violation and illegal enrichment. NBCU states it's no comment. Here's SNL's "Shy Ronnie" featuring Beyonce... E-mail: eriqgardner@yahoo.com Twitter: @eriqgardner Andy Samberg Beyonce Saturday Evening Live

Kim Kardashian's Divorce Exposes Her Ambition for Fame and funds, Say Brand Experts (Analysis)

Kim Kardashian may not understand fully how Monday's quickie divorce filing has affected the means by which individuals have a look at her, also called her brand. Yet, experts inside the marketing area realize that her actions have damaged her brand identity and threaten to change how a public and future companies view her.our editor recommendsKardashians, Charlie Sheen Among Stars Producing Around $71 Per Character for Backed TweetsE! Network's Kim Kardashian Wedding Encore Adds Special Divorce AnnouncementKim Kardashian Talks Out About Divorce: 'It's Tough to undergo Everything Right Now' (Video)Kris Jenner Tears Up While Speaking about Kim Kardashian's Divorce on 'The View'Kim Kardashian's Marriage 'Wasn't a Sham,' Mother States on 'Today' (Video)Related Subjects•Kim Kardashian PHOTOS: 19 of Hollywood's All-Time Least Close ties "She's completely fooled the anticipation of her brand, because she will be a girl with regular values, regular hopes and dreams who been very glamorous and exotic and lived a very amazing existence," Leader and Brand Strategist at NY's Truth Speaking to, Linda Ong, notifies The Hollywood Reporter. Ong's company produces an extensive biannual cultural analysis of reality TV, they started within the month of the month of january 2010. "Now, what she's done is proven they can be as shallow as people like Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan as well as the train wrecks of Hollywood that individuals dislike," Ong continues. "She's uncovered herself as not necessarily in our midst, but somebody who might be the kind of person we thought she wasn't." PHOTOS: Inside Kardashian Corporation. Christine Kirk, Boss and founding father from the La-based boutique PR and social media marketing firm, Social Muse Communications, also thinks that damage remains implemented to Kardashian's brand, though she doesn't call the affect "shallow." "Now, what shes done is proven they can be as shallow as people like Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan as well as the train wrecks of Hollywood that individuals dislike" -- Linda Ong, brand strategist "In my opinion it's a little more about revealing her desire, her hunger for ongoing to build up this empire that she's built," Kirk states. "Which I do not always think it's shallowness, In my opinion it's getting taken up in maybe money involved as well as the overall potential the marriage may have on her behalf account overall logo design and her empire. But they states.Inch PHOTOS: Hollywood's Top Earners Kardashian's actions following a divorce filing was confirmed didn't assist with the concept that they was driven by profit either. Kirk highlights that immediately after what is the news broke, Kardashian tweeted that she's departing for Australia to create her and her sisters' Kardashian Kollection handbag line. "It absolutely was literally released approximately one hour following a divorce announcement is created,In . Kirk states. "That was kind of the ultimate message online not under 24 several hours which i simply believe it is an ill-timed tweet." STORY: 10 Signs Kim Kardashian's Marriage Was One Large Hoax All Along After which it there's the statement she released on Tuesday where she recognized that they have to have cancelled the wedding, but she was taken up inside the "hoopla" in the event, E!'s filming from this, and her nervous about disappointing everyone involved. "It might be a really calculated effort to produce her more relatable," Ong states in the statement. "In my opinion exactly what it did was prove she was materialistic, because the fact she's reported the tv show can be a large clue, right? It is not that 'I didn't desire to dissatisfy my family members.A It absolutely was like 'We stood a Tv program.A It notifies the goals were fame and funds.In . COVER STORY: How a Kardashians Made $60 5 million A Year Ago "And you also know the fact she didn't want dissatisfy people, sure everybody can interact with that," Ong adds. "Nevertheless the reasons they gave for happening while using show are really that her primary motivation was she required to make good TV, so she will make money, and remain famous and acquire endorsements that is what's apparent in their statement." "While she's recognized for her sponsorships and things like that," Kirk states. "Maybe people didn't realize the amount this kind of factor will get control. And we view it's kind of absorbed Kim because way." STORY: Kim Kardashian, Kris Humphries' Divorce With the Amounts So, the big question for you is will Kardashian's divorce and subsequent actions affect her ability to generate money. Professionals reveal you will discover still options on her behalf even if the public's take a look at her has changed. "When people hire so when they're doing endorsement deals they are searching to offer the same qualities as well as the same credibility since the person that's marketing them," Ong describes. "She was impulsive and flighty and naive or money hungry. I'm speaking about none of individuals the situation is good qualities." "It'll depend on the organization,Inch Kirk states. "Certainly, conservative, family-oriented brands won't desire to hire her for representative. But, you will notice individuals that don't care and may decide to ride the wave in the buzz with this.In . STORY: Kim Kardashian Divorce Caught E! suddenly, Holding Emergency Conferences One factor is undoubtedly among the brand experts that THR has spoken to, though. The arrival year of Kourtney and Kim Take NY might have a good amount of audiences. "Contrary, there's really the passion for Kim Kardashian," Bob Horowitz, Leader of Reality TV production company, JUMA Entertainment (Ultimate Merger, The Singing Bee) notifies THR. "This really is huge for your Kardashian brand on E!." "It'll be kind of such as the Taylor Remedy situation while using Real Regular folks,Inch Kirk, who's careful to point that large fans in the reality star will in all probability rally round her, but brand identity includes how a public watch a product. And he or she states that curiosity will definitely lead to considerable amounts for your approaching series. STORY: Kim Kardashian Flees Australia Among Divorce Debate "Young people need to remain updated only to see whatever they are able to see, to determine involving the lines and discover the occasions just before a tragic event," she states. However, while Kardashian's brand has experienced consequently in the not successful marriage and her actions following a divorce filing, professionals agree that her family's brand remains greatly elevated by their support of Kim at this time around around. "In my opinion they're doing everything right," Ong states. "In my opinion you understand their whole message is family, family, family. 'We uphold our sister. We uphold our daughter.' What they're interacting for the public are exactly this regular person values. Lots of people will purchase it, but others will probably say "yeah right.' In my opinion essentially was their communication strategist, I'd give them the identical advice. The worst your family could do is turn against her." Email: Jethro.Nededog@thr.com Twitter:@TheRealJethro Related Subjects Khloe Kardashian Kim Kardashian Kourtney Kardashian Kris Jenner E! Maintaining While using Kardashians

Fox Buys Comedy From HIMYM EP, NBC Buys Drama From St. Elsewhere Co-Creator

Two more projects have sold to broadcast networks. Fox has bought a multi-camera comedy from How I Met Your Mother executive producer Chuck Tatham and 21 Laps/Adelstein, while NBC has bought a drama from Northern Exposure and St. Elsewhere co-creator Joshua Brand and Peter Horton. Tatham’s 20th TV-produced project is about an estranged couple reunited under less than ideal circumstances. Tatham, repped by WME and The Collective, is writing and will executive produce with Shawn Levy, Marty Adelstein and Becky Clements. Joshua Brand’s The Other Reality is a show-within-a-show social satire about the life of Eric Bittman, an enormously successful reality-show-producer and a less-than-successful family man. Brand will write and will executive produce with Horton for Universal TV.

Ranking the Late, Great Gilbert Cates's 14 Oscar Ceremonies, From 1990 to 2008

Say what you will about the legacy, taste and accomplishments of Gilbert Cates, the veteran producer and director who died today at age 77, but few people over the last quarter-century had more influence over the public perception of the Academy Awards. Maybe eight-time host Billy Crystal — except that 14-time producer Cates was responsible for hiring him. Among those 14 Cates-produced Oscarcasts — more than any other producer in the show’s 83-year history — is a trove of milestones, meltdowns, snafus, poignancy and otherwise peerless instants Hollywood history. Movieline looks back now at each, ranking Cates’s work and its impact on the Oscars, its attendees, its viewers, its organizers and the world as a whole. Re-order as you like in the comments. 14. 63rd Academy Awards (1991) Host: Billy Crystal Most Remembered For: Kevin Costner’s Dance With Wolves punking Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas for both Best Director and Best Picture. Highlight: Maybe not a “highlight” per se, but the Best Director presentation has everything: Tom Cruise butchering “Good Fellows,” Scorsese clapping with resignation, and Costner’s quaint tribute to Michael Ovitz, his wife and children, and his parents —in that order. 13. 62nd Academy Awards (1990) Host: Billy Crystal Most Remembered For: The utterly unremarkable run of Driving Miss Daisy to Best Picture. Helmer Bruce Beresford was snubbed by the Academy, prompting Crystal to quip in his opening song, “Did Driving Miss Daisy direct itself?” Highlight: While many purists would lean toward Steven Spielberg and George Lucas’s presentation of an Honorary Oscar to Japanese auteur Akira Kurosawa, I’ll stand by the awarding of Best Original Song to Alan Menken and his late partner Howard Ashman for “Under the Sea.” It was everything great, poignant and powerful that the Oscars stand for — not to mention weird, featuring presenters, um, Paula Abdul and Dudley Moore: 12. 80th Academy Awards (2008) Host: Jon Stewart Most Remembered For: Nobody watching it. Highlight: Dark horse Best Actress winner Marion Cotillard’s thrilled, emotional acceptance speech (sadly not embeddable, but available here.) 11. 65th Academy Awards (1993) Host: Billy Crystal Most Remembered For: Incumbent Supporting Actor winner Jack Palance hauling Crystal onstage aboard a huge Oscar. (Palance’s IMDB credit for the night actually reads “Himself - Presenter: Best Actress in a Supporting Role & Pulling Billy Crystal on giant Oscar”) Highlight: It took them a while to get to their actual introduction, but Sophia Loren and Marcello Mastroianni’s Honorary Oscar presentation to Federico Fellini — and the maestro’s subsequent speech (“I didn’t expect this, but maybe I did!”) — narrowly edge out a night that also saw Elizabeth Taylor collect the Hersholt Humanitarian Award and a WTF performer roster including Placido Domingo, Sheila E., Natalie Cole and Nell Carter. Bonus: Watch for Robert Downey Jr.’s glassy-eyed equanimity in the standing ovation.

Amy Winehouse 'Not Suicidal' Before Dying, Inquest Discloses

LONDON - Musical diva Amy Winehousehad declined therapy to deal with her alcohol issues, declaring that medical team that they would resolve her problems in their way.our editor recommendsAmy Winehouse Reason for Dying Not Revealed After AutopsyAmy Winehouse In RehabAmy Winehouse Died From Consuming An Excessive Amount Of Alcohol, Coroner RulesRelated Subjects•Amy Winehouse Speaking in the Inquest, which discovered that the singer passed away of alcohol poisoning on This summer 23, her physician of 4 years Dr Christina Rometesaid the star have been positive concerning the future coupled with declined mental therapy on her alcohol issues on numerous occasions. "She [Winehouse] was in opposition to any kind of mental therapy...she was probably the most intelligent youthful women I've ever met. She was very going to do things her way, including her therapy. She'd very strict sights on that," the physician stated, based on reviews. Romete stated the star interspersed alcohol with "periods of abstinence." Three vodka bottles were later discovered by her mattress when Winehouse's inert body is discovered in early evening of This summer 23. The doctor told the inquest she'd seen the singer around 7 p.m. around the evening before she died, which Winehouse had recently been consuming. "She was calm, she was coherent. She was tipsy I'd say, but she didn't slur and could hold a complete conversation." Romete stated that they didn't have fears that Winehouse planned to consider her very own existence, getting talked about - amongst other things - plans for that singer's approaching 28th birthday celebration. "Aside from the truth that she'd began consuming there is not one other concern. I wasn't concerned that they was suicidal...she spoken about future things. She stated 'I haven't accomplished many of the a few things i wanted.' She was searching toward the near future.Inch The inquest heard that during the time of her dying, pathologist professorSuhail Baithunhad found 416mg of alcohol per deciliter of bloodstream within the underweight and fragile singer's body. The legal driving limit is 80mg, an amount of 200mg would see an regular person come unglued over their physiques and face injuries while an amount well over 350mg is connected with deaths, he told a legal court. Assistant deputy Coroner Suzanne Greenawaygave a verdict of "dying by misadventure" Inside a statement, the Winehouse family stated it had been "some respiteInch to discover what had happened for their daughter. "A legal court heard that Amy was fighting tough to conquer her issues with alcohol which is a resource of great discomfort to us that they couldn't win over time.Inch The household provides the Amy Winehouse Foundation within the singer's title. Related Subjects Worldwide Amy Winehouse

Hayley Atwell, Diane Kruger, Kate Beckinsale Reading With Tom Cruise For Oblivion

EXCLUSIVE: The hot role for young actresses is in Universal’s Joseph Kosinski-directed Tom Cruise science fiction film Oblivion. Jessica Chastain already signed on for one of two plum roles, and I’m told the studio will read three actresses for the other female lead this weekend in Pittsburgh. That is where Cruise is shooting One Shot, playing Jack Reacher in the Christopher McQuarrie-directed adaptation of the Lee Child novel series. Captain America‘s Hayley Atwell, Inglourious Basterds’ Diane Kruger, and Kate Beckinsale have made it to the lightning round to play a mysterious young woman who crash-lands on earth much to the shock of Cruise’s character, a soldier who is one of the last men on the planet in a post-apocalyptic future where most of the population lives in clouds above an earth surface that has been rendered uninhabitable. Cruise’s character is alone as he repairs the drones that patrol and destroy a savage alien life form, until he encounters a beautiful woman who crashes in a craft, and their experience together forces him to question his world view. Universal committed to finance and distribute the $100 million film last April, after Disney let it go because it didn’t fit the family film mold. The script by William Monahan got a rewrite from Karl Gajdusek. Kosinski hatched the idea for the project and set it to be published by Barry Levines Radical Media graphic novel imprint as a calling card for a movie when Kosinski was busy for so long directing Tron: Legacy. Chernin Entertainment’s Peter Chernin and Dylan Clark are producing along with Levine.

Andy Rooney Remains Put in the hospital After Surgery

Former an hour commentator Andy Rooney remains put in the hospital following a minor surgery a week ago.our editor recommends'60 Minutes'' Andy Rooney Retires: What Commentators Are SayingAndy Rooney Ending Regular '60 Minutes' SegmentAndy Rooney's Final Broadcast Draws Biggest October Audience Since 2007Andy Rooney Signs Off '60 Minutes' for Before: 'This Is really a Moment I've Dreaded' CBS News stated the 92-year-old journalist is within stable condition and stays under health care while he experienced serious complications in the operation. The medical reason behind the surgery is not revealed, and also the Rooney family asks their privacy be respected only at that hard time, notes the network. PHOTOS: Probably The Most Spoken-About TV News Faces Rooney gave his last an hour commentary on March. 2. He'd been using the show since 1968 like a author and the "A Couple of Minutes With Andy Rooney" segment have been a fixture on the program since 1978. During the time of his retirement in the CBS weekly newsmagazine, Rooney had clocked in 1,097 looks. His rants ranged from his indicating concern while he had no clue who Attacking Young Boys, Rhianna or the bands are which are ruling the Billboard charts would wondering if Bill Gates and Microsoft were making our way of life harder. VIDEO: Andy Rooney: 5 Memorable Rants Rooney told audiences in the final an hour commentary that his retirement would be a moment he wasn't searching toward. "This can be a moment I've dreaded," he stated. "If only I possibly could do that forever." Within an essay entitled "My Lucky Existence," Rooney told audiences about his time writing for that Military newspaper the heavens and Stripes throughout The Second World War. He stated he made the decision to pursue an invisible and TV career while he thought the "written word" had been overlooked. VIDEO: Andy Rooney: 'I Just Don't Sign Autographs' Still, he needed to continue writing their own pieces -- and it has been generating a full time income like a author for 70 years. Related Subjects CBS an hour Andy Rooney

Sylvester Stallone Punished Over 'Expendables' Script

Sylvester Stallone continues to be punished for copyright breach having a film author who states The Expendables is "strikingly similar" with a script he written and published for the U.S. Copyright Office in June 2006.our editor recommendsHow Avi Lerner's 'Expendables' Gamble Paid out OffMassive 'Expendables' Piracy Suit Dropped And Certainly Is Going To Be Refiled Soon (Exclusive) In legal papers filed Tuesday in Manhattan federal court, Marcus Webb indicates that Stallone's 2010 picture shares the identical villain, plot about mercenaries, and opening sequence as his The Cordoba Caper, reviews Reuters. PHOTOS: ྌs Action Stars: Where Is It Now? Because the script have been looked around Hollywood from 2006-2009, Webb thinks Stallone and co-author David Callaham had lots of time to lift important components from Caper. The suit states, "There can be no dispute that Stallone and/or Callaham had utilization of and duplicated protectable facets of the script." Webb seeks unspecified damages together with a order in the court barring further breach which will arise inside the Expendables follow-up. Callaham, Millennium Films, Nu Image Films and Lions Gate may also be named inside the suit. PHOTOS: Top Sleeper Hits Another suit such as the Expendables -- that certain concentrating on 23,322 alleged pirates in the film -- was of your accord overlooked by Nu Image in August. Consequently, one of the finest copyright breach law suits in Hollywood history was history, but Nu Image expects to re-file copyright breach accusations countrywide against thousands of illegal downloaders. The Expendables made $274 million worldwide, opening the entrance for just about any follow-up, that is released in August 2012. The follow-up, like its predecessor, will again possess a who's who of action stars including Stallone, Bruce Willis, Jet Li, Jason Statham, Chuck Norris and Dolph Lundgren. Related Subjects Sylvester Stallone The Expendables

A Excursion With Unforgettable's Poppy Montgomery and Dylan Walsh

Poppy Montgomery and Dylan Walsh Poppy Montgomery and Dylan Walsh are wonderful sports. Once the leads of CBS' new hit procedural Memorable arrive to scope out a late-mid-day Mets batting practice at Citi Area, they've lately been filming since 9am - then when the Mlb team takes the region later your evening for just about any home game, they'll be extended gone, to operate around the show's nearby Queens studio. Fortunately, people demanding days are needing to repay: The drama of a lady who uses her superhuman memory to help her cop ex-boyfriend solve crimes opened up lately to 14 million audiences, as well as the TV vets playing Barbara Wells and Al Burns are likely to keep knocking it in the park - while cracking each other up on the way. TV Guide Magazine: Here' am! Word may be the professional producer Erection dysfunction Redlich can be a Mets megafan.Montgomery: I'm a convert. I used to be nothing before - I used to be Europe - however am rooting for your Mets. TV Guide Magazine: Marilu Henner, who's an consultant around the program, might be the muse for Barbara...Walsh: I truly met her 2 decades ago. Her then husband would be a professional producer from the show I used to be in referred to as Gabriel's Fire. An regular person won't have appreciated meeting me. Once I saw her again recently, she understood the date and [other specifics] - it absolutely was wild. It absolutely was just like our show.Montgomery: It's intense. Marilu states it's like going to the "Sections" menu around the DVD player and picking what part of the movie you need and striking play. Personally, my memory is garbage. TV Guide Magazine: Perhaps you have two know each other before becoming costars? Walsh: We dated inside the '70s. Montgomery: [Feigns shock] I wasn't even born! No - we met within the first read-through. The show was referred to as Rememberer in those days. Walsh: Ererererer. Montgomery: To make sure that increased being a pleasurable joke. Whenever you stood a line, it may be like, "Oooh, you're the Forgetererer." "You're the Unforgivererererer." You have to all went for just about any cocktail. Walsh: Or 17. Montgomery: Or 20.Walsh: Inside the show we are made to have history, plus you've got to behave history for just shaking someone's hands. It's a little tricky. But fortunately we've chemistry. TV Guide Magazine: Can you picture your figures still in love? Montgomery: I really do. Walsh: Yup. Montgomery: I'm glad we're both on one page! Walsh: Yeah, that might have been bad. "In my opinion he's over her!" Montgomery: After which it, "She's crazily for one another!Inch Walsh: Here's the fantastic factor: Within our tense, you've this sexual tension, but because of the memory theme, we obtain in to these flashbacks - so you are in a position to start to see the romance happening formerly. TV Guide Magazine: Meaning: We assist you to connect.Montgomery: Oh, yeah. Like several episode! I'm always, like, getting around naked in bed mattress with him.Walsh: For just about any procedural, it's pretty available. A number of these shows will just hint within the relationship and go 19 years without ever showing anything... But we visited immediately. TV Guide Magazine: Would you like to see Barbara and Al reconcile?Walsh: Hopefully, people are rooting for people... Nevertheless the minute we have together, my conjecture is this can be a different show. But we might do that show, too! That's Tuesday nights at 11! TV Guide Magazine: There's an overarching mystery about how precisely Carrie's sister was destroyed... How often are we able to return to that?Montgomery: It's peppered throughout... Like they've done round the Mentalist with him searching for [Red-colored-colored John]. I believe that it is a sizable part of who Barbara is, but it's not what drives the show, in case that's sensible. TV Guide Magazine: Poppy, you're up with no Trace for seven seasons Dylan did almost the same time on Puppy puppy nip/Tuck. How'd this series lure everybody to TV?Montgomery: I'd taken couple of years on get together with my boy [Jackson, 3, with actor Adam Kaufman] after Without any Trace. Someone said this script and loved it. I'd seen the an hour or so about memory ability. CBS is family personally. So everything fell into position.Walsh: I used to be trying to find contrast to Puppy puppy nip/Tuck. The means by which this character walks, talks - his feelings and routine is definitely an entirely different world. Some stars are off trying to find people crazy shows on cable - I already did that, which i had been really trying to find something such as this. Filming in NY was a number of it, too. Montgomery: The energy and vibe and appearance that shooting in NY offers the show - you can't re-create that. And particularly Queens, because you haven't seen it much on tv. Walsh: That's true. It grounds the show and feels as if less glamour plus much more working-class.Montgomery: We now have met some interesting figures while shooting. There's a girl in Whitestone who requested us looking for a vino or two. She'd a baby grand piano that Make the most of, our Teamster, was playing as being a concert pianist. And there's an enormous taxidermy grizzly bear inside the corner. I used to be like, "That is fantastic - and surreal." Memorable airs Tuesday at 10/9c on CBS. Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now!

Go Behind-the-Scenes of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows in New Documentary Trailer

We may not have another Harry Potter film to look forward to (at least until the remakes), but there is some original Potter-related footage to anticipate still: A 48-minute documentary about the filming of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1 and Part 2 that goes behind-the-scenes of the franchise’s final leg with Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson & Co. Click ahead for a teaser of the documentary, When Harry Left Hogwarts, which features the stars as they prep for their final scenes, dodge a set fire and worriedly speculate about their post-Hogwarts careers. When Harry Left Hogwarts, from BAFTA-winning filmmaker Morgan Matthews, will be available on the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 Blu-ray/DVD this November 11. [The Leaky Cauldron via Collider]

Wants a Existence

A Dogwoof relieve a Film4 and U.K. Film Council presentation, in colaboration with Goal for that Moon, while using participation of Irish Film Board, from the Cannon and Morley production with Soho Moon Pictures. (Worldwide sales: Entertainment One Films Canada, Toronto.) Produced by Cairo Cannon, James Mitchell. Executive producers, Katherine Butler, Tabitha Jackson, Alan Maher, Paul McGowan, Andre Singer. Co-producer, Rachel Lysaght. Directed, put together by Carol Morley.With: Zawe Ashton, Alix Luka-Cain, Naleem Bakshi, Cornell S. John, Martin Likster, Alistair Abrahams, Alton Edwards, Kim Sausage, Daniel Roberts, John Ioannou, Michael Davies, William Barthorpe, Kirk Thorne, Catherine Clarke, Lynne Featherstone, Mandy Allen, Prue Almond, Alison Campsie, Jerome Everette, David Gibbs, Kyle Thorne.British helmer Carol Morley provides her most assured build up to with "Wants a Existence," studying the mystery from the 38-year-old Londoner whose is discovered decaying in their apartment greater than couple of years after her dying. Mixing speaking-mind interviews with elaborate reconstructions of Joyce Vincent's existence, the next-time director can't miss getting a riveting tale from the onetime vivacious personality, known to by people who understood her as "stunning," "lovely," and "perfectly loved," but who nevertheless died alone, friendless and apparently missed by nobody. Further fest action is for several, but revenue across all platforms looks modest. Getting fearlessly uncovered her own troubled youth in their 50-minute docu debut, "The Alcohol Years," Morley is well fitted to probe yesteryear of Vincent, eliciting memories from former pals, roommates, co-employees and fanatics, while not Vincent's four brothers and sisters, who declined to register. Used in the film's favor is the fact Vincent emerges minus the tragic misfit suggested by her dying, but just like a complex and enjoyable personality whose mysteries should never be wholly broken. Vincent is discovered in their apartment in Wood Eco-friendly, North London, in 2006, her skeletal body rejected round the sofa and her television still on evidence pointed with a dying by natural causes in December 2003. Research by police and native newspapers learned handful of particulars about her, but an intrigued Morley made a decision to probe further, placing ads promoting pals in the deceased lady to enter touch. She was eventually capable of chart her subject's existence story: Vincent was well elevated in the strict Afro-Caribbean family london, popular but underachieving in class, after which it found success at the office jobs while ambitious to become singer. With no narration and little explanation within the filmmaker about her analysis (beyond glimpses from the whitened board which she sketches out Vincent's connections and actions), many of the detailed research that many most likely supports specific moments of restoration remains undisclosed. Audiences will have to accept on belief that Morley has based everything on witness claims. Either in situation, Zawe Ashton ("Blitz") supplies a compellingly credible performance since the chameleon-like subject. Docu benefits of a tone more sensitive than prurient. Disadvantages include some unnecessary reconstructions of banal occurrences together with a repetitive curtain-raiser with many different interviewees making the identical apparent points about decomposition smells, delinquent bills, neighbors, absent siblings and siblings and negligent government physiques. "Wants a Existence" reps a sizable advance from Morley's under-recognized sophomore effort, "Edge," a scripted feature. But her encounters with both fiction and nonfiction are clearly now joining together in the creatively effective hybrid which makes critiques with recent docu hits for instance "The Arbor" and "Catfish."Camera (color), Mary Farbrother, Lynda Hall editor, Chris Wyatt music, Craig Adamson music supervisor, Connie Farr production designer, Chris Richmond art company company directors, Adam A. Makin, Emma Lowney set decorator, Katya Guy costume designer, Leonie Prendergast supervisory appear editor, Christopher Wilson re-recording mixer, Ken Galvin visual effects supervisor, Jonathan Privett connect producer, Danielle Ryan assistant director, Mick Pantaleo casting, Robert Sterne. Examined at London Film Festival (New British Cinema), March. 16, 2011. Running time: 90 MIN. Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com

Imax licenses lasers

In the first major deal to deploy what is expected to be the next major advance in theatrical projection, Imax has stuck an exclusive licensing deal with Kodak for laser projection.Announcement said Imax has licensed "certain exclusive rights in the digital cinema field" to more than 50 patent families, as well as some exclusive rights to complementary technologies.Imax expects to begin deploying the laser tech, which doesn't require any additional add-ons to existing 3D systems, in the second half of 2013. Laser lamps will permit Imax to put digital projectors in its largest screens, some greater than 80 feet, and in domes. Those theaters are now limited to film projection."We've been around for over 40 years and pride ourselves on creating the best cinema experience," Imax CEO Richard Gelfond told Variety.Deal marks the first announcement of a commercial deployment for laser projection. Laser projectors have been considered a tech "holy grail." Lasers run cooler and last longer than the lamps currently used in movie projectors, put out more light with less power and permit digital projectors to show a wider gamut of colors.Kim Snyder, prexy, entertainment imaging, and VP, Eastman Kodak Company said of lasers "this technology produces the deepest blacks, and the brightest 3D of any system demonstrated to date."In September 2010 Imax invested in Laser Light Engines with the same goal in mind. "This (Kodak) license, combined with LLE and Imax's own intellectual property, puts us at the forefront of laser-based projection," said Imax CEO Rich Gelfond.Deal will generate royalty income for cash-strapped Kodak, which is teetering on the edge of bankruptcy, though specific terms were not disclosed. Kodak management has reportedly been interested in selling some of its extensive patent portfolio to raise cash but any such sales could be challenged by creditors if the company declares bankruptcy. Contact David S. Cohen at david.cohen@variety.com

Chris Tucker's Million-Dollar Florida Mansion Faces House foreclosures

Last summer season, it absolutely was states Chris Tucker owed the federal government over $11 million with the spine taxes. Now it appears the reclusive actor-comic has encounter more financial troubles. The Orlando Sentinel reviews that Tucker allegedly owes greater than $4 million to SunTrust Bank, which has filed house foreclosures papers round the 10,000 square-ft Florida mansion. Per the Sentinal, Tucker's mansion includes "five master bedrooms, three fire places, a person health health spa inside the master suite, an outdoors kitchen overlooking a pool, plus an unusual basement designed as being a sailing ship getting a wooden deck, mast and sail." Ironically, the government put an $11.5 million lein round the waterfront home inside the pricey Bella Collina of Monteverde, Fla. last summer season to collect delinquent taxes within the 'Rush Hour' star. Tucker has yet to go over the house foreclosures. He was recently spoken about as an co-star for 'The Silver Textures Playbook' with Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence. His Florida home is presently listed just $1.6 000 0000. [via Orlando Sentinel] [Photo: WireImage] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook RELATED

Technicolor adds exec trio

Technicolor is bolstering its animated content development and production efforts by adding three key execs to the team.Formerly a producer and head of production for SD Entertainment, Robert Winthrop has been appointed VP of animation and games for Technicolor Digital Productions. He will oversee more than 500 animators working in TV, direct-to-DVD, games, theatrical films and other areas.Alison Warner assumes the role of VP of intellectual properties, sales, acquisitions and co-productions for Technicolor Digital. She will develop sales strategies for in-house animated properties and serve as a European liason. Warner will be based out of London. She previously served as VP of European sales for Cookie Jar Entertainment.Finally, Suji Thomas has been named creative director at Technicolor India. He assumes the position with more than 15 years experience in the animation biz, including 12 as an animation director. Thomas previously held creative head positions at both DQ Entertainment and Millimages.Technicolor topper Tim Sarnoff said, "We are very excited to welcome such remarkable talent to Technicolor. Robert, Alison and Siju bring a very new and unique strength to our Digital Productions group." Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

Ryan Murphy Shopping Half-Hour Comedy

Ryan Murphy Could Ryan Murphy use a third series on tv?The Glee and American Horror Story creator is pitching half-hour comedy with Glee co-executive producer Allison Adler, in line with the Hollywood Reporter. American Horror Story: Connie Britton solutions your burning questionsDetails round the project are scarce, but it's vulnerable to end up at Fox since its already where you can Glee and also, since Murphy features a first-look deal with last century Fox Television.The project might be Murphy's first half-hour show and fifth overall series. His credits have Popular and Puppy puppy nip/Tuck.Glee adds Buffy, Chuck scribes to writing staffAdler, a classic Chuck without any Regular Family producer, grew to become an associate of Glee this summer season among six new authors to alleviate the workload on Murphy and Kaira Falchuk once they launched Horror Story. Horror Story opened up to 3.2 million audiences on Foreign exchange Wednesday.

Cinemark Threatens Boycott Of Universals Tower Heist Over Early VOD Experiment

Cinemark, the nation’s third largest movie theater chain, today threatened not to carry Universal’s upcoming heist comedy Tower Heist over the studio’s plan to offer the movie on video-on-demand just 3 weeks after its release. The VOD test is being planned for 2 markets, Portland and Atlanta, at a price of $59.99. “Cinemark has urged Universal Pictures to reconsider its market test of this product,” Cinemark said in a statement. “If Universal Pictures moves forward with itsTower Heist premium video-on-demand offering, as announced, Cinemark has determined, in its best business interests, that it will decline to exhibit this film in its theatres.”

Disney To Re-Release More Classic Films After 'Lion King' Success

It appears that the word "everything old is totally new again" is true in the box office too. Following a effective run for "The Lion King," which hit theaters in 3-D recently for any limited run, Disney will release several more classic movies to theaters. The Connected Press reviews that whenever the re-discharge of the beloved 1994 film has made about $80 million in the box office you will find intends to release four more. What's going to hit the local Cineplex? "Beauty and also the Animal" comes to The month of january 2012 and "Finding Nemo" in September of this year. "Monsters Corporation." will hit in The month of january 2013 with "The Small Mermaid" following close behind in September 2013. The studio appears excited by all of the nostalgia and also the prospect of presenting these classic pictures to another generation of animation fans. Inside a statement, Disney Galleries Leader Alan Bergman stated that Disney is "thrilled to provide audiences of any age the opportunity to experience these beloved tales within an exciting new way." He ongoing that "great tales and great figures are timeless, and also at Disney we are fortunate to possess a treasure chest of both." When MTV News spoke to Jonah Hill lately he said around the re-releases. His flick, "Moneyball," went facing "The Lion King" and lost. He noted his concerns about just re-delivering films rather than attempting to develop completely new ideas. "I am not mad at 'The Lion King,' " Hill stated with truthfulness along with a smile. "I simply think if everybody would go to visit a movie that's two decades old getting re-launched, they are just likely to re-release 20-year-old movies rather than making new original movies, which will be a shame." Inform us that which you think about the re-releases within the comments section as well as on Twitter!

MTV Star Sues Cinemax Over 'Johnny Bananas' in 'Entourage'

Claudette Barius/Cinemax Reality star John Devenanzio, who states he's generally known inside the entertainment world as "Johnny Bananas," went ahead with risks and punished the producers in the recently completed Cinemax series, Entourage. The complaintant is demanding the network be permanently barred from disseminating episodes that consists of "Johnny Bananas," which might get rid of the seventh and last season in the show. The 2009 summer season, Devenanzio, who came out just like a cast member on MTV's The Actual Existence Key West and several other MTV reality shows, had his lawyer fire off a cease-and-desist letter to Cinemax. The potential risks apparently did not do anything whatsoever to scare the network. So, on Monday,Devenanzio filed a complaint in NY Superior Court against Cinemax, parent Time Warner, and "Entourage" creator Doug Ellin. STORY: 'Entourage' Finale: THR Goes Behind-the-Moments in the Series The suit charges the accused with featuring an "unwarranted, unauthorized, and unfavorable mention of the complaintant's title and personality, and allusions to complaintant's mental and physical character." PHOTOS: 'Entourage' Finale: 20 Memorable Hollywood Cameos Within the Series Devenanzio's legal claims are remarkably vague. It appears thatDevenanzio is not saying any allegation of trademark breach, but rather accusing Cinemax of breaking his publicity and privacy rights, defaming him, and resulting in emotional distress. VIDEO: 'Entourage' Roundtable It's worth watching thatDevenanzio's lawyer isStephanie Ovadia, the identical person that represented She when the actress punished E-Trade for airing a commercial through the Super Bowl that featured a "milkaholic" baby named Lindsay. The Two cases have parallels. She didn't use a trademark on her behalf account title either, so Ovadia attempted use a theory how some lucky individuals have names that acquire such recognition and prestige, they are worth special defense against aggravation, harassment, and commercial advantage. Ovadia's court briefs were pretty entertaining, sloppy, and befuddling before that fit settled. Ovadia is becoming testing out a couple of of the identical issues within the Lohan situation in their new "Johnny Bananas" suit. In line with the complaint,Devenanzio "went through tremendous emotional distress which has been deliberately triggered upon complaintant by accused' unwarranted, unauthorized, and unjustified usage of complaintant's title and portrayal inside an offensive and disparaging manner in named 'Entourage'." (Underline ours) For his part, Kevin Dillon, who had the level of smoothness-playing-character role of "Johnny Bananas" in Entourage, told reporters in August that neither he nor Ellin "understood anything about [Devenanzio]" when the character was created, saying the chance suit will be a "bummer," partly because there's discussions from the real "Johnny Bananas" spin-off. Regardless of merits in the claim, people plans are likely off now, asDevenanzio not only seeks an injunction but furthermore award for and punitive damages. It's highly unlikely thatDevenanzio will achieve an injunction, and also the success inside the suit may depend on whether they can find anything in discovery that shows Ellin and also the authors hadDevenanzio in your thoughts after they created the "Johnny Bananas" character. Nevertheless, a judge could find using title being protected free speech. E-mail: eriqgardner@yahoo.com Twitter: @eriqgardner Entourage

Napster to Merge With Rhapsody

Napster, the united states us dot-com bubble company that shook within the music business just before being nearly punished from existence, will merge with Rhapsody, a competing subscription service with rights to 13 million tunes.our editor recommendsBest Buy to obtain Napster for $121 milRhapsody Takes Shot At Spotify's Biz Model Napster remains operating just like a unit of Biggest Score since the electronics store bought for $121 million three years ago, extended after it abandoned its illegal file-talking about ways and increased to become decent, otherwise lucrative, business. The the offer introduced Monday weren't revealed, other than it provides Biggest Score taking an equity stake inside the merged Rhapsody-Napster entity that the transaction should close by the conclusion of November. Rhapsody can be a music service spun from RealNetworks that has about 800,000 needing to pay clients. Napster's user metrics weren't revealed. The merged company, though, features its own work work with this with competition -- in one form or other -- in the type of iTunes, Spotify, The earth the planet pandora and Apparent Funnel Radio's digital initiatives. Related Subjects Apparent Funnel Communications iTunes Rhapsody

Infomercial Pitchman, Facing Charges of Running a Scam, Commits Suicide

Donald Lapre Donald Lapre, an infomercial pitchman who was facing charges of running a scam to sell worthless businesses, has died in an apparent suicide, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The Phoenix-based Lapre was in federal custody and found dead in his cell Sunday morning. He was indicted in June on 41 counts of conspiracy and fraud. Lapre was accused of promoting businesses that defrauded nearly $52 million from more than 220,000 victims. Lapre's trial was scheduled to begin Tuesday. Watch one of his infomercials:

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'American Horror Story' Brings the Haunting Home

NEW You'll be able to (AP) Just if you needed it, the Foreign exchange network is throwing "American Horror Story" for you.To judge in the initial few episodes, it's a robust diversion within the real-existence droughts and tornados, joblessness and political stalemate that have been already supplying you using the willies. It aspires being "The Shining"-meets-"Rosemary's Baby," with "Barbara" and "Don't Look Now" tossed in. But more than a defunct-on horror show, it's a homage to film spookery. And worth keeping.The bottom line is, "American Horror Story" doesn't really scare you. It really can get within your mind.The big unknown: Can it be clever enough to stay there, each week?Inform: Spoilers approaching that's yet another way of saying you might as well apply time you'd spend reading through through this to watching the premiere (which airs Wednesday at 10 p.m. EDT), then creating your individual mind. Its an memorable experience, no less than.Within the fertile creativity of Ryan Murphy and Kaira Falchuk ("Glee," ''Nip/Tuck"), "American Horror Story" features a premise that's simple and easy , time-honored: A haunted house is occupied having a enjoyable, remarkably naive family.Ben Harmon (carried out by Dylan McDermott) can be a Boston mental health expert that's been caught cheating by his wife, Vivien (the wonderful Connie Britton of "Friday Evening Lights"). She already was spinning in the late-term miscarriage. They need to produce a new beginning. They in addition to their teenage daughter, Crimson (Taissa Farmiga) pull-up stakes and mind mix-country for La.InchThis place is our second chance," Ben notifies Vivien, whose forgiveness he anxiously seeks if for few other reason than because she's not rested with him for pretty much yearly.This place, the household's new homestead, can be a pending "classic L.A. Victorian within the 20's," in line with the real-estate agent showing them around. Nevertheless it seems a great deal a lot more like a vestige of "Monster Chiller Horror Theater," a domicile whose past people have, clearly, died gruesomely.Offered!Once the facets of this horror story appear second-character (you will discover also creaking entrance doors and jars of icky lab people inside the basement), they take the kind of striking imagery that, sometimes, ensures they are as unsettling since they're familiar.It need hardly be stated the home, restored in the previous ramshackle condition, keeps disturbing products in which the Harmons will stumble. For example, a fetishist's vinyl bodysuit, full of hood, is situated hanging inside the attic, with kinky effects.The house includes strange neighbors. Jessica Lange plays Constance, a busybody Southern belle with an infinitely more intrusive daughter, Adelaide, who (like Jamie Maker, representing her wonderfully) has Lower syndrome. Adult but childlike, the irrepressible Adelaide keeps busting into the Harmon's home."Addie will almost always search for an easy method by," Constance notifies Vivien matter-of-factly. "She's a bug up her ass relevant for this house. Has.InchTogether together with his practice placed inherited home, Dr. Harmon's ill-advised first client can be a teen psychopath (Evan Peters), who bonds while using Harmons' troubled daughter after they meet cute (if bizarrely) inside the bathroom, where she's cutting herself.It will get better the weirdness available. Did we mention Moira, the longtime housekeeper (carried out by Frances Conroy, past matriarch of "Six Foot Under")? She's the type of spectral figure who alerts these new entrepreneurs the home "features a personality feelings. Mistreat it and will also be sorry.InchBut Ben sees Moira yet another way. Spinsterish, middle-aged Moira appears to him as "Moira, Junior." (carried out by Alexandra Breckenridge), a stylish youthful temptress getting a scanty French-maid outfit together with a come-on look.This problematic illusion sparks the premiere's raciest interlude. Emerging nude within the shower, Ben spies Youthful Moira alone in the mattress room pleasuring herself. Inflamed with the vision, he retreats to another room, still inside the aficionado, where, moaning and whimpering, he'll get themselves off strongly.Speaking about flames, the house seems to impose pyromania on people who inhabit it. Just consider former resident Ray Harvey (carried out by Dennis O'Hare), who a while back incinerated his entire family, then emerged with grotesque scars within the inferno he set.Could this type of incident repeat itself while using Harmons? Ben, out of the blue snapped up with the urge to strike matches while sleepwalking, seems, beneath the house's spell, to become firebug inside the making.The premiere dumps numerous major questions regarding everyone else, like the most fundamental: How come the Harmons stay in this crazy house? With the finish in the second episode, Vivien was already frustrated. She's ready to vacate. Without any part of everyone else would argue along with her.You never know just what the future brings for "American Horror Story"? Does it still jolt and engage everyone else? Will the reason to help keep the Harmons chilled inside their macabre manse be sufficient to keep audiences coming back every week?Copyright laws laws and regulations 2011 Connected Press. All rights reserved. These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Olympic games 2012 Campaign Revealed By Music Producer Mark Ronson

Music producer Mark Ronson is focusing on an Olympic games-sized project. The 3-time Grammy champion revealed the project Thursday as Coca-Cola also revealed its worldwide campaign for that 2012 Olympics working in london, the Connected Press reviews. The song would be the soundtrack for advertisements, digital platforms and throughout occasions in the Olympic games. Ronson recorded sports athletes from five nations to produce the anthem because they trained for that Games, sometimes affixing microphones to areas of their physiques, similar to their arms and legs. It combined the sounds using their training with music. Sports athletes incorporated ping pong player Darius Dark night, U.S. hurdler David Oliver and 400m runner Kseniya Vdovina, the Telegraph reviews. Based on the AP, some sounds incorporated a ping-pong ball as well as an arrow being launched from the bow. Ronson has created for Amy Winehouse and Lily Allen. Related Subjects Worldwide Mark Ronson

Disney's 'Lone Ranger' Close to Riding Again After Johnny Depp, Jerry Bruckheimer, Gore Verbinski Reduce Fees

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 CryJohnny Depp's 'The Lone Ranger' Shut Down By Disney Box Office Smackdown: Brad Pitt's 'World War Z' to Open Against Johnny Depp's 'Lone Ranger'Disney's 'Lone Ranger' Gets December 2012 Release How does a movie that was considered dead and buried get brought back to life? Ask Disney's studio chief Rich Ross, who appears to be on the brink of resurrecting The Lone Ranger with star Johnny Depp, producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Gore Verbinski all remaining on board. After budget negotiations that dragged on until the film missed its autumn start date, the project looks like it might crawl back from the precipice thanks to some unusual financial footwork. ANALYSIS: Why Disney Might Make 'Lone Ranger' -- Reluctantly The fantasy Western, once budgeted at an eye-popping $250 million, will be cut down to $215 million. To arrive at that figure (and a green light), the creatives involved will reduce their fees: no $20 million for Depp, no $10 million apiece for Bruckheimer and Verbinski, as is their norm on tentpoles. A source also says the filmmakers will sacrifice their back-end participation if the film comes in over budget, a significant incentive to run a tight ship. One of several planned train sequences has been scrapped, and a number of CGI-heavy bells and whistles have been eliminated. But what's most surprising of all is that an insider tells The Hollywood Reporter that vendors working on the film, such as special effects houses and even hotels, are being asked to accept reduced guaranteed fees in order to secure the business of the production. STORY: 'Lone Ranger': Director, Producer Offer to Trim Fees as Budget Battle Rages While details are sparse, top executives at other studios say they have never heard of such shared sacrifice on a major studio release. And even with all those concessions, many think the budget is still far too high -- and remain skeptical that Verbinski can meet it. Disney has not announced whether Lone Ranger can still hit theaters by its planned holiday 2012 release date. Related Topics Jerry Bruckheimer Johnny Depp Rich Ross The Walt Disney Company Gore Verbinski The Lone Ranger

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Andy Rooney To Sign Off an hour or so On Sunday

UPDATE, 2:50 PM: The network’s news release is below. Mentioned CBS News chairman as well as an hour executive producer Rob Fager about Rooney’s retirement, which Rooney will announce throughout his essay segment Sunday: “Its harder for him to make it happen every week, but he'll always manage to speak his mind with an hour when the urge hits him. PREVIOUS, 2:49 PM: Andy Rooney, who began his run since the finish-of-show commentator with an hour in 1978, could make his final regular appearance round the CBS newsmagazine this Sunday, the network mentioned today — even though it’s feasible for the 92-year-old will stay on in a few reduced capacity. His final original essay — his 1,097th, in line with the Connected Press — will probably be preceded throughout Sunday’s telecast having a career retrospective segment on Rooney with correspondent Morley Safer. The network is planning for a news release now. Andy Rooney will announce relating to this Sundays an hour or so that it's going to be his last regular appearance round the broadcast. Rooney, 92, remains featured with an hour since 1978. He'll increase the risk for announcement within the regular essay within the finish in the program, his 1097th original essay to have an hour. It'll be preceded having a segment through which Rooney looks back on his career inside an interview with Morley Safer. Theres nobody like Andy there will not be. Hell hate hearing this, but hes a u . s . states original, mentioned Rob Fager, chairman CBS News as well as the executive producer of the hour. His contributions for an hour are immeasurable hes furthermore an excellent friend. Its harder for him to make it happen every week, but he'll always manage to speak his mind with an hour when the urge hits him. Rooney began his work on an hour or so within this summer time 1978 by getting an essay in regards to the verifying of automobile deaths round the Independence Day weekend. He increased to become normal feature that fall, alternating days while using dueling James J. Kilpatrick and Shana Alexander just before obtaining the finish slot all to themselves in november 1979. In Rooneys first full season since the an hour or so commentator, the broadcast was the primary program the first time. He'd been a contributing factor to an hour or so since the programs beginning. Throughout the initial season in the broadcast in 1968 he came out a few occasions in silhouette with Palmer Williams, an hour or so senior producer, in the short-were living segment referred to as Ipso and Facto. It absolutely was one of many experiments the programs creator, Don Hewitt, attempted becoming an finish for your program. Hewitt settled while using Point/Counterpoint segment that Kilpatrick and Alexander came out set for a few years before finding an ideal coda to have an hour in Andy Rooney. Rooney also produced an hour or so segments for Harry Reasoner through the broadcasts initial few seasons. He written his first television essay, a long precursor in the type he's doing with an hour, in 1964, An Essay on Entrance doors. From 1962 to 1968, he labored with with Reasoner, with Rooney writing and creating and Reasoner narrating, on such notable CBS News special deals becoming an Essay on Bridges (1965), An Essay on Hotels (1966), An Essay on Women (1967), An Essay on Chairs (1968) as well as the Strange Situation in the British Language (1968). That same year, he written two CBS News special deals within the amount of Black America. His script for Black History: Lost, Stolen or Strayed won him the initial of four Emmy honours. An Essay on War (1971), for PBS, was his first appearance on television as themselves and won Rooney his third Authors Guild Award. Later, he written, produced and browse numerous broadcasts for CBS News on various areas of American existence, including Mr. Rooney Visits Washington, he won a Peabody Award, Andy Rooney Will Require Off, Mr. Rooney Visits Work and Mr. Rooney Visits Dinner. From 1979, he written a weekly syndicated newspaper column that was recognized through the nation's Society of Newspaper Columnists when he was handed its Ernie Pyle Lifetime Achievement Award in June 2003. That September, he was honored getting an eternity Achievement Emmy. The Overseas Press Club gave him its Presidents Award this season for his verifying in World War Ii for your Stars and Stripes. Rooney grew to become an associate of CBS in 1949 just like a author for Arthur Godfreys Talent Scouts, a higher 10 hit that was # 1 in 1952. More youthful crowd written for your Garry Moore Show (1959-65), helping it to achieve hit status just like a Top 20 program. Concurrently, he written for CBS News public-matters broadcasts such as the 20th Century, News of America, Adventure, Calendar as well as the Morning Show with Will Rogers, Junior. Furthermore to magazine articles he written earlier within the career, Rooney might be the writer of 16 books, most recently Andy Rooney: six decades of Understanding and Wit, was launched by PublicAffairs this past year. Rooneys other books are: Air Gunner The Story in the Stars and Stripes Conquerors Peace The Fortunes of War A few momemts with Andy Rooney Plus Much More by Andy Rooney Items of My Ideas Sentence after sentence Much Less You Asked for… Sweet and Sour My War Sincerely, Andy Rooney Common Nonsense, Years of Minutes and From My Ideas. Rooney was produced Jan. 14, 1919, in Albany, N.Y. He attended Colgate College until he was drafted into the Military in 1941. In February 1943, he was among six correspondents who travelled while using Eighth Air Pressure round the first American bombing raid over Germany. Rooney lives in NY. He's three kids together with a boy.

Alicia and can? Diane versus. Eli?: Where We Left Off and What's Next around the Good Wife

The Great Wife, Julianna Margulies New evening, new time, change... new Alicia? The Great Wife returns for Season 3 on Sunday and also the occasions, they're a-altering for Alicia Florrick. She's still split from Peter and furious with Kalinda, but this year will even see Eli join the ranks at Lockhart Gardner and Peter get back his position as top dog in the State's Attorney's office. Prior to the year formally starts, catch on all of the intrigue from last season and also the teases for what's ahead. Plus, we share our greatest burning questions for just one of TV's most unpredictable series: Fall Preview: Get scoop in your favorite coming back shows Alicia Florrick (Julianna Margulies) Where Were We: Her husband, Peter, won back the State's Attorney office, but Alicia had little to celebrate when she learned he'd rested together with her Best friend Kalinda years before. Next thought, she started her husband out, told K to consider a hike and was last seen entering a $7,800-a-evening presidential hotel suite together with her law school love and boss, Will. What's Next: We'll let individuals steamy promotions perform the speaking. Yes, it appears the great wife (with bangs!) will ultimately stop being the great wife and begin getting a chuckle. And the Free Alicia tour gets hotter, her recent winning streak at the office might be in risk when she needs to face not just her former work rival, Cary, but additionally her estranged husband. Greatest Burning Question: Sure, they appear good in writing - as well as in the elevator - but where do Alicia and can really go next? He might have loved her for fifteen years (!) but he's still her boss and, as we have learned many occasions before, nothing comes between Will and also the win. Will Gardner (Josh Charles) Where Were We: Will and Diane effectively turned away Derrick Bond's hostile takeover plans and Chicago's 16th most qualified bachelor leaped into mattress with Alicia. What's Next: Before Blake fled town, he reminded Will he was billed with masking Will's thievery at his old firm. The incident never was known to again, but thinking about what went down when Blake discovered about Kalinda's romp with Peter, you will find there's feeling this indiscretion will not stay hidden forever. Also, Will will get another blast from his past when his ex, lawyer Celeste (Lisa Edelstein) turns up. Greatest Burning Question: Just how much money did Will steal? And when it's badly because it appears, what shot is he going to have with Alicia if/when she discovers? She already was by her guy once, and wound up getting tricked, therefore we think her bullsh-- tolerance is fairly low nowadays. Did Peter, Alicia and can result in the list? Take a look at the most popular TV love triangles Kalinda Sharma (Archie Panjabi) Where Were We: Oh, Kalinda. We learned in Season 2 that they transformed her identity because she was bored, however the real surprise was that they had rested with Peter years prior, and subsequently lost among her only buddies in Alicia. Between her many battles with Blake, she also kissed Cary and rested with old friend Sophia, but backed off when she learned Sophia were built with a husband. What's Next: When one door shuts, another opens, so while Kalinda and Alicia continue to be around the outs, Kalinda will build up a powerful working relationship and friendship with Eli. Also, search for the private eye to try and determine whether her attraction to Cary is romantic or innocent. Greatest Burning Question: Will Kalinda and Cary be a lot more than buddies? And when so, exactly how will affecting her seriously strained working relationship with Alicia (Cary is Alicia's enemy, in the end) and Kalinda's untidy ties to Peter, who's now Cary's boss? Cary Agos (Matt Czuchry)Where Were We: Cary got a deal revisit Lockhart Gardner, but balked when he learned he will be a year behind Alicia (Ignore it. The bake-off is really 2010). Rather, Cary could keep his job within the State's Attorney's office precisely for that reason he thought he may lose it - due to his competition together with his new boss' wife, Alicia.What's Next: Peter appears going to take lower the (former) Mrs., and Cary is only the guy to assist him do this. Cary go for a brand new co-worker (and perhaps more?) as recurring guest star Monica Raymund.Greatest Burning Question: Will things ever progress for him and Kalinda beyond that surprising lip-lock last season? And when they are doing progress, can Cary really tame the promiscuous and lady behind individuals boots of justice? Take a look at all of the familiar faces coming back to TV this season Diane Lockhart (Christine Baranski)Where Were We: Diane got a deal to hightail it using the Marlboro Guy, but made a decision to stay and save the firm. She also effectively nabbed Eli Gold to setup shop at Lockhart, Gardner, with rising connect Alicia as his liaison.What's Next: After coming thisclose to running for judge in Season 1, Diane is going to be jumping back to politics next season. The move won't affect her career, additionally, it may mean good stuff on her sex life when she meets a more youthful guy referred to like a liberal version from the Marlboro Guy. (Appears like she will finally toss that Sarah Palin memoir!)Greatest Burning Question: She put her ethics before her political aspirations in Season 1, but exactly how dirty is Diane prepared to get her hands this time around around? And just what does she want in the political spectrum? Eli Gold (Alan Cumming)Where Were We: Eli assisted get Peter in office, simply to learn his political ace in the hole - the openly admired Alicia - had left the brand new state's attorney. Together with his eyes still set around the governor's office, Eli made the decision to setup shop at Lockhart Gardner and was adamant on getting Alicia as his liaison, whether she loved it or otherwise.What is Next: Alicia and Eli will clearly work together more, what exactly will their relationship seem like since she's avoid Peter? Eli will even result in a stir within the firm when he disagrees with Diane and teams track of Kalinda. Also, prepare for a more in-depth consider the guy behind the politician when Eli's ex-wife, performed by Parker Posey, bakes an appearance.Greatest Burning Question: What lengths is Eli willing to visit hide the Florricks' split in the public and Peter a Kennedy-esque estimate your eyes of voters? If Alicia is dating a guy about town like Will, is not it only such a long time before Peter's carriage turns back to a pumpkin? Eli is way too cunning to allow his political aspirations go to waste so rapidly. The brand new season from the Good Wife premieres on Sunday, Sept. 25 at 9/8c on CBS. What exactly are you most excited to determine this year?

TV Rankings: 'Modern Family' Premiere Up 18% Fox's 'X Factor' Drives Night's Win in Key Demo

ABC Inside a evening of lots of competition, Fox won Wednesday within the key demo having a 4.4 rating. It had been carefully then ABC, having a 4.1, after which CBS having a 3.5. STORY: Simon Cowell's 'The X Factor' Premieres Less Than 'American Idol' Still, Modern Family beat X Element in the important thing 18-49 demo. Modern Family ranked a 6., while X Factor ranked a 4.4. CBS' Criminal Minds was close, having a 4.1 rating. PHOTOS: Fall TV's 12 Most Anticipated Shows The 2-hour series premiere of Simon Cowell's X Factor gave Fox its greatest-ranked Wednesday evening of premiere week in 13 years (since Party of 5) among grown ups 18-49. It had been up 52 percent in the same evening this past year, by which Fox broadcast the 2-hour premiere of Hell's Kitchen. STORY: Simon Cowell's 'The X Factor' Premieres Less Than 'American Idol' On ABC, The Center ranked a 3., up 11 percent from the premiere last fall along with a series high. Modern Family ranked a 6., up 18 percent from the premiere last fall - and ABC's top-ranked season premiere in six years. Revenge ranked a 3.4, up 127 percent in the premiere from the Whole Truth in 2012. PHOTOS: Fall TV Dying Pool: Which Shows Is Going To Be Axed First? On CBS, Survivor: South Off-shore ranked a 3.1, lower 9 % from last fall and tying its cheapest-ranked original ever. Criminal Minds ranked a 4.1, up 2 percent from last fall, nevertheless its cheapest-ranked premiere ever. Still, it capped X Element in total audiences, with 14 million versus. 12.5 million. CSI -- featuring Ted Danson's debut -- ranked a 3.1, lower 9 % from the Thursday premiere on Sept. 23, 2010. PHOTOS: Behind the curtain: THR's 'X Factor' Cover Shoot Over on NBC, which ranked single.8 overall, the 2nd episode of Christina Applegate's Up Through The Night ranked a couple.3, lower 38 percent from the premiere a week ago. Hank Azaria's Free Agents also tumbled from the premiere, rating single.3, lower 38 percent. Harry's Law ranked single.2. Law & Order: SVU ranked a couple.3, lower 28 percent from the premiere least fall, and it is cheapest-ranked season premiere ever. Univision is getting upset at NBC's heels having a 1.7 rating. The CW ranked b .6, tying with Telemundo. Below, systems rated by demo with shows' demos and total audiences: FOX - 4.4, 12.5 million audiences · X Factor (P): 4.4, 12.4 million audiences ABC - 4.1, 11.4 million audiences · The Center (P): 3., 9.six million audiences · Modern Family (P): 6., 14.3 million audiences · Revenge (P): 3.4, 10.a million audiences CBS - 3.5, 12.3 million audiences · Survivor: South Off-shore: 3.1, 10.4 million audiences · Criminal Minds (P): 4.1, 14.a million audiences · CSI (P): 3.1, 12.six million audiences NBC - 1.8, 6.six million audiences · Up Through The Night: 2.3, six million audiences · Free Agents: 1.3, 3.9 million audiences · Harry's Law (P): 1.2, 7.3 million audiences · Law & Order: SVU (P): 2.3, 7.six million audiences CW - .6, 1.3 million audiences · H&R (P): .4, 1.a million audiences · America's Next Top Model (P): .7, 1.six million audiences TV Rankings Modern Family The X Factor

Visual Effects Society Issues Bill Of Rights

The Visual Effects Society, theindustry’s organization of visual effects artists and specialists, today released a Bill of Rights designed to call concentrate on problems affecting its membership and Hollywood. The document follows an empty letter for the entertainment industry with the VES, which reported a volitile types of working conditions and benefits additionally to earnings for effects pros all over the world. Inside the VES open letter, we mentioned arrived to step-up since the voice in the visual effects industry by speaking to all or any parties regarding concerns, mentioned professional director Eric Roth. At this time around around we've involved with a energetic dialog with key stakeholders whatsoever levels and believe our Bill of Rights shows the vital concerns of each and every segment of the marketplace. Our next factor would be to give consideration for you to get each side together to locate solutions.

'The X Factor': Cast Weighs In on How Show Handled Cheryl Cole's Exit

Fox's The X Factor has five big personalities to judge and guide its contestants: Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger, L.A. Reid and host Steve Jones.our editor recommends'The X Factor's' Nicole Scherzinger on First Day as Judge: 'I Can Barf or Say Rock-N-Roll' (Q&A)'The X Factor' Steve Jones: 6 Things to Know About the Show's Host'The X Factor' Schedule Revealed'The X Factor': 5 Things We Learned From Sunday's 8-Minute Promo (Video)'X Factor': Behind the Scenes of THRs Cover Photoshoot (Video)'X Factor' Drama: Cheryl Cole Breaks Silence'X Factor' Brutality at Auditions: 'L.A.' Reid Meaner Than Simon Cowell; Audience Urged Not to Boo'X Factor' Producer Fires Back at 'Idol' Creator Simon Fuller's Lawsuit (Exclusive) THR COVER STORY: What the X Is This All About? But, that wasn't always the case. British singer and personality Cheryl Cole was once slated for Scherzinger's seat. But then she was publicly let go. PHOTOS: Behind the Scenes: THR's 'X Factor' Cover Shoot In several exclusive no-holds barred interviews with The Hollywood Reporter, the current reality personalities discussed the drama, each giving their take when posed with the question: do you think Cheryl Cole's exitcould have been handled differently? THR's Complete 'X Factor' Coverage SIMON COWELL "You make right and wrong decisions when you produce TV shows, but I stand by the decisions I've made. And I stand by the fact that I'm entitled to make decisions as a producer, and if I'm wrong, I'll hold my hands up. I'll always continue to work this way. If I don't think something is quite right,without throwing someone under the bus, I'll do what I think is right at the time, rather than months later go, 'I wish I'd said something.' ...Some people said it was a publicity stunt, to which I say, 'That's a bloody expensive publicity stunt!'" STORY: Simon Cowell to 'X Factor' Hopefuls: Don't Sing These 5 Songs VIDEO: Behind the Scenes of THR's 'X Factor' Cover Shoot PAULA ABDUL "There probably could have been better ways of dealing with it. She is the most über-popular, beloved girl. When you're that much in the public eye, you become strong and face adversity. But still, she's human. It's never comfortable." PHOTOS: Fall TV's 12 Most Anticipated Shows L.A. REID "I don't know what the thinking might have been behind any of those [decisions]. The synergy was potentially there with Cheryl, who I thought was beautiful and would be a great judge, and Nicole is beautiful and talented. I think they both would make great judges. ... But there were no conversations, right. And on this show, I'm not the producer, I don't work for Fox or Fremantle, I'm just a judge. I stay in my place." PHOTOS: An 'American Idol' to 'X Factor' Timeline NICOLE SCHERZINGER "I have no idea how it could have been handled. Simon said, 'You know Nicole? It's not about us, it's about the contestants, the show and what's best for that.' And that's where my head is. It's about moving forward. All I know is they offered me the job and I'm going to show up and do the best I can. That's what its about. The proof is in the pudding, I'm just going be good at my job." PHOTOS: 'The X Factor': Simon Cowell's New Judging Team STEVE JONES "It'snot for me to say. I was disappointed things turned out the way they had, mostly disappointed because I didn't get a chance to work with Cheryl. But she's a good girl. She's been through a lot. I'm sure she'll bounce back and when I spoke to her after, she seemed fine. But I do miss hanging out with her." Twitter: @shirleyhalperin Related Topics Nicole Scherzinger Paula Abdul Simon Cowell Fox Broadcasting Corporation Antonio L.A. Reid Cheryl Cole Steve Jones The X Factor

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Sony aims for games to sell 3D TVs

Sony hopes its line of high-profile 3D videogames will boost the sale of 3D television sets, creating a home market for the format. With sales of 3D TVs still sluggish, Sony hopes videogames will get more consumers to embrace the technology at home.The company is about to put considerable marketing muscle behind its PlayStation 3 console as a device that can play both 3D games and movies -- just as it touted the hardware as a reason consumers should start buying Blu-rays several years ago.A year after Sony made the PS3 3D-compatible through a free upgrade, the company has released 50 games, including tentpoles "Call of Duty: Black Ops," "The Fight," "MLB 11: The Show" and "Killzone 3," that can be played on 3D TVs using the console. That's expected to grow to 100 by March with a new wave of titles such as "Resistance 3," "Batman: Arkham City" and "Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception."But the PlayStation brand will expand its line of hardware this fall to include a 3D TV set as well. A 24-inch 3D monitor, priced at $499, will come bundled with racer "MotorStorm Apocalypse" and pair of 3D glasses that can also be used with Sony's Bravia-branded 3D TV sets. The monitor was first announced at the E3 videogame confab in May.But now that it's about to hit store shelves, one key selling point is expected to be that two gamers will be able compete head-to-head without needing to split the screen. The SimulView technology built into the TV and glasses enables one wearer to see one image, while the other sees their own character's viewpoint at the same time without any interference.Designers say the capability of the glasses portend new features that could be built into 3D eyewear in the future, which could add more functionality into the specs and make them less of annoyance to the wearer. Additional goggles could include a virtual reality headset and 3D holographs that are tracked by head movements, allowing an object to be viewed from underneath or from the sides.But in Sony's presentation at this week's 3D Entertainment Summit at Hollywood & Highland, the company will say that many consumers already have 3D in their living rooms given more than 50 million consoles already connected to TVs.Replacing those TVs with 3D units is another matter.Only 13% of U.S. consumers who had not purchased a TV during the past year say they plan to purchase a new set within the next three to 12 months, according to research firm IHS iSuppli. Screen size, price, picture quality and Internet connectivity were cited as factors when making such a purchase, the firm said, not 3D.In May, iSuppli said worldwide shipments of 3D TVs will grow to 23.4 million units in 2011, up from 4.2 million in 2010. It forecasts shipments of 54.2 million units in 2012, reaching 159.2 million in 2015.Among those who are buying, 38% favored sets under 30 inches, which should help Sony move more PlayStation-branded screens, iSuppli said.The specific size of the screen was chosen as a way to target the college market and consumers seeking an additional screen for game rooms or bedrooms. It also doesn't create much competition for Sony's Bravia business, whose 3D TVs are typically larger.In fact, few 3D TVs are sold in smaller sizes, which has proved an annoyance for gamemakers developing 3D games -- a 40-inch 3D TV is typically found on many workstations.We're not out to make TVs," Simon Benson, senior development manager, and stereoscopic 3D team member at Sony's Evolution Studios, told Variety. "We're not out to compete with the Bravia division." Sony ranks behind Samsung as the top seller of 3D TV sets, according to NPD. Panasonic and LG also rank high in market share.Sony's tech wizards, especially those inside PlayStation, aim to make sure the "3D viewing experience is very comfortable," said Mick Hocking, Sony's chief of 3D games.While Sony has been developing 3D for the consumer market for the past two years, company reps said it took the past year to educate the videogames biz on how to fully take advantage of the technology. "One year in we now know what gaming requires from 3D," Benson said.Added Hocking, "The first phase was getting people to understand how to work with 3D."What that meant was promoting a technological set of principles for creating games in the 3D format, including avoiding quick cuts and letting shots run longer and giving various objects their own planes, for example.The next phase is about how to use 3D creatively," Hocking said.One trick in "Killzone 3" blurs the gun outline so that gamers can focus more easily on looking through a site to take down targets.The games group has also had to educate developers on the costs to create 3D games. For the 50 3D games released for the PS3, the additional cost of a 3D version amounted to less than 2% of a game's budget, Hocking said.We designed the PS3 to play 3D from the ground up," Hocking said. "The critical thing is using it correctly." Contact Marc Graser at marc.graser@variety.com

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