'Catch Me' tunesmiths on whiplash pace

Marc Shaiman, left, and Scott Wittman are writing 15 tunes for your 'Marilyn' musical within the finish of 'Smash.'Like lots of others round the "Smash" team, Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman began concentrating on the NBC series concerning the building of the Broadway musical concurrently they were knee-deep being created of Broadway tuner "Catch Me if you are in a position to.InchThe coincidental ligament involving the two projects was Steven Spielberg, who had the very first inspiration for the concept increased being "Smash," and who also directed the 2002 feature film "Catch Me if you are in a position to.In . The brilliant demands of concentrating on original music for projects saved the composer and lyricist duo around the foot, literally."Once we were practicing 'Catch Me,' we'd say 'We're gonna go get yourself a soda nearby,' " recalls Shaiman. "As well as we visited the table read for 'Smash.' ""It absolutely was gay 'Inception,' " laughs Wittman.The pair's tunesmithing process remains elevated with the demands of TV, since they're designated with delivering no less than 15 original tunes for your "Marilyn" musical this is the show-within-a-show in "Smash."The tunes "need to be recorded and staged, because frequently they're production amounts we now have done a few of those more quickly than i had been familiar with,In . Wittman states. "But it's enjoy undertaking a musical. You're in the table read and you're simply like, 'We could write a far greater song with this particular moment.' "An important part of the "Smash" plot triggers the oft-told story from the youthful singer, carried out by Katharine McPhee, who moves to NY to locate fame and fortune onstage. It may be a trope as old as "42nd Street," nevertheless it nonetheless rings true.The show's story line is by design "very authentic for the process," Wittman states. "Frequently round the set I'll say, 'I've experienced this room.' " Contact Mike Thielman at mike.thielman@variety.com

'The Descendants,' 'Drive' Take Top Satellite Award Honors

Fox Searchlight's "The Descendants" was named best picture of year within the Worldwide Press Academy's 16th annual Satellite Honours, which have been held Sunday evening within the Beverly Slopes Hotel.Nevertheless the neon-lit thriller "Drive," from FilmDistrict, needed home most likely probably the most movie trophies, with best pointing, honors prone to Nicolas Winding Refn best actor and supporting actor, prone to Ryan Gosling and Albert Brooks and greatest appear editing.Furthermore towards the best picture win, "Descendants" acquired a trophy for top modified script, which visited Alexander Payne, Nat Faxon and Jim Rash.Viola Davis was named best actress for "The Help,In . while Jessica Chastain was designated in addition to supporting actress on her behalf performance in "The Tree of Existence," which acquired best original script honors for Terrence Malick.Raoul Ruiz's "Mysteries of Lisbon" was honored in addition to foreign film "The Adventures of Tintin," best animated movie and "Senna," best documentary.Other film individuals who win incorporated: score, "Soul Surfer" song, "Lay Decrease Your Mind," "Albert Nobbs" cinematography, "War Equine" visual effects, "Hugo" film editing, "The Guard" art & production design, "The Artist" and costume design, "Water for Tigers."Professionals group also given out ten television honours and nine honours in new media. Justified was named best TV drama series and "It Definitely Is Sunny in Philadelphia" was named best TV comedy series.Mitzi Gaynor, Douglas Trumbull, Peter Bogdanovich, Carl Reiner as well as the late Tim Hetherington counseled me recognized with special honours. The Hollywood Reporter

Boy having a Dragon Tattoo clicker

David Fincher, Christopher Plummer and Difficulties Daniel Craig's gig in "The Lady Using the Dragon Tattoo" switched to become more harrowing than any 007 stunt.At Saturday's Crosby St. Hotel junket for that Columbia/MGM thriller, helmer David Fincher referred to the scene where Craig, having a plastic bag over his mind, is tied and hoisted up through the villain. "The stunt coordinator arrived and gave Daniel a clicker," remembered Fincher. "He states Daniel needs to hold this in the hands to ensure that if he is doing lose awareness -- because he will be acting like he's imprisoning, that is not so not the same as...Inch "Imprisoning," Craig interjected.Craig, regrettably, needed to make use of the clicker. Based on the helmer, that day's production report read: "Let Daniel go fifteen minutes early. Because of unconsciousness.""Yet another day dealing with David Fincher," Craig stated. For that hoisting contraption, "I required it home," the actor noted having a straight face. * * * A highlight of Warners' "Pleased Noise" may be the knockdown food fight fought between Dolly Parton and Full Latifah.At Saturday's Regency Hotel junket in Gotham, Parton remembered, "I needed to put on my (high heeled) footwear and stored sliding around within the spaghetti and skidding around. It is a question I did not break a wrist or perhaps a neck.""She's got the most harmful goal. I have got the most harmful headlock," joked Latifah, who's a mind taller than her co-star. "The short ones will always be faster, but once you have them, you have them.""If anybody does not know, this is the gayest scene I have ever shot," stated Todd Graff. The author-director was inspired by his mother, who had been "the Hadassah choir director of Bellrose, Queens. These ladies ... seemed much better than any Hadassah choir had any reason to seem."When Graff spoke by telephone with black gospel legend Kirk Franklin about joining "Pleased Noise," Graff understood he was "a youthful black lady in another existence" when Franklin told him, "I've no clue whether you are black or whitened and I am presuming you are black due to the actual way it was written." Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

Harcourt's eclectic vibe infuses new ventures

HarcourtWhen Nic Harcourt, one of the last remaining big-name tastemakers left on terrestrial radio, ankled as musical director of L.A.'s KCRW and host of its "Morning Becomes Eclectic" program in 2008, it amounted to the end of an era -- a decade in which he became arguably the most influential DJ in the country. With the KCRW show still thriving under the auspices of new host Jason Bentley, Harcourt has nonetheless kept plenty busy, helming a radio show on KCSN while running his SamLuna Media company. But it is with two new ventures that the music curator is embarking on what he calls the "next phase" of his career. Last spring, Harcourt joined MTV as the network's first music supervisor in residence. He will serve as song selector for upcoming scripted shows such as "I Just Want My Pants Back," as well as consulting for the MTV-Extreme Music joint project Hype Production Music, which seeks to place unsigned artists' music in MTV Networks programming. Meanwhile, he's serving as host for DirecTV's "Guitar Center Sessions," which broadcasts out of the music chain's Hollywood store, combining musical performances from the likes of Peter Gabriel, Blondie and Bad Religion alongside often-revealing interviews between Harcourt and the musicians. "I'm not directly involved in the booking. What I have been able to do is make suggestions," Harcourt said of his "Guitar Center" role, noting with particular pride the part he played in ushering SoCal indie bands Delta Spirit and Saint Motel onto the platform. For now, Harcourt seems to enjoy his more laidback role with the program, which has seen him branch into music far outside what would have been his comfort zone during his "Morning Becomes Eclectic" tenure. "It's exciting to sit down with Peter Frampton, who I'd never played in my entire career in radio," Harcourt said. "I would never have envisioned myself interviewing (Social Distortion's) Mike Ness, but that was such a good interview. It's the unexpected things that make the show, like when Debbie Harry starts talking about smoking weed in bed, and you just have to be prepared for it." As for his position with MTV, Harcourt noted that his overall role is still coming into shape. Though the network has weathered some withering criticism in the past over its surrender of a music-based format in favor of reality skeins, MTV's recent ventures into the international music sphere with its Iggy platform, as well as the Hype Production venture, seem to reflect a concerted effort to bring more eclectic music back into its programming -- a trend Harcourt hopes to be a part of. "I'm sure they'll keep on dragging 'Jersey Shore' into the ground, but they really are trying to bring a degree of music back through these scripted shows," he said. "It's an opportunity to put unsigned indie bands out there into the world." Music bites Despite some less than enthusiastic reactions to its trailer, Relativity Media's Tarsem Singh-directed "Mirror Mirror" landed a coup with its hiring of composer Alan Menken to score. The pic will be the eight-time Oscar winner's first film-scoring assignment since penning Disney's "Tangled" last year. Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood has been tapped to score Paul Thomas Anderson's "The Master." Greenwood earned high marks for his feature film-scoring debut with Anderson's previous feature, "There Will Be Blood," which was controversially ruled ineligible for Oscar consideration in the music category. On the Internet radio front, Clear Channel announced the appointment of Bob Stohrer to chief marketing officer of its Clear Channel Digital branch, where the former Sprint Nextel exec will develop marketing efforts for the broadcaster's iHeartRadio online platform. Meanwhile, Pandora hired on former MySpace exec Michael Chuthakieo as executive director for national entertainment sales. Zynga, whose social-media videogames "FarmVille" and "Mafia Wars" have previously solicited cross-promotional ventures from Lady Gaga and Dr. Dre, respectively, has announced another, pairing Michael Buble with "CityVille." The neo-crooner, whose "Christmas" compilation currently sits atop the album chart, will debut exclusive material and lend his avatar to the game next week. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

Jersey Shore Is the Most-Watched Prime-Time Cable Series of the Year

Jersey Shore Fist pumps still rule! Jersey Shore was the year's most-watched prime-time series on basic cable. Capisce?Check out photos of Jersey ShoreSeason 4 of the MTV reality series starring Snooki, The Situation and their paisans averaged 9.29 million viewers in 2011, according to year-end Nielsen Co. data. (The show returns Thursday, Jan. 5 at 10/9c.) Second place: Season 2 of AMC's The Walking Dead, with 8.87 million. The shows also ranked No. 1 and 2 among the industry-prized 18-to-49-year-olds.Top TV moments of 2011Third in viewership was TNT's Rizzoli & Isles with 8.14 million, followed closely by its lead-in The Closer, which enticed an average of 8.13 million. History's Pawn Stars came in fifth, scrounging up 7.02 million viewers.The best shows of 2011Rounding out the top 10: Falling Skies (6.91 million), Royal Pains (6.56 million), Suits (6.31 million), Burn Notice (6.01 million) and American Pickers (5.78 million).The top social-TV moments of 2011In the 18-to-49 demo, there was little overlap, as Nos. 3 through 10 were Sons of Anarchy, Pawn Stars, The Game, Teen Mom 2, Teen Mom, Tosh.0, Falling Skies and Keeping Up with the Kardashians.

Fox manages to lose at Dodger TV hearing

A federal personal bankruptcy judge ruled Thursday against Fox in the bid to forestall the faster purchase from the La Dodgers' future television privileges. Fox will contest your decision, which puts the cable privileges towards the Dodgers' publish-2013 games in play nearly last year than Fox's current TV contract using the team enables. The explanation for that decision ended up being to maximize worth of the approaching purchase from the Dodgers and fulfill the bankrupt franchise's creditors. "When we're disappointed within the judge's decision, we comprehend the court process and can appeal this decision to safeguard our contractual privileges," a Fox representative stated. "Individuals privileges are material and valuable, and also the current owner recognized them as binding when he bought they in 2004." Fox continues to have a preliminary duration of exclusive settlement using the Dodgers, but which will expire prior to the April 30 deadline that's been looking for Dodger owner Frank McCourt to market they -- with no TV deal that McCourt concurs to is binding for that new proprietors. So effectively, it renders the Fox exclusive settling period meaningless. This produces the chance that early the coming year, putting in a bid around the Dodger privileges will available to Fox rival Time Warner Cable. Both companies are interested in the Dodger privileges to supply content for his or her particular La cable systems: Time Warner Cable's approaching channels featuring the Opposing team, and Fox Sports' Prime Ticket. However, another new wrinkle within the pending face-off between your TV titans emerged now, once the La Occasions reported the current Dodger-Fox contract precludes a Dodger-Time Warner partnership. Whether which includes Time Warner Cable, which spun removed from Time Warner last year, will probably be disputed. "Anything, that was designed in 2004, states the Dodgers are restricted in joining up with 'Time Warner' within an RSN," FSN communications veep Chris Bellitti stated, "and each side have always, as much as today, behaved consistently using the knowledge of this is that point Warner Cable is fixed from creating a media privileges cope with the Dodgers. "For (the Dodgers') lawyer to point otherwise is revisionist history made to mislead prospective purchasers into thinking the Dodgers are unfettered for making a media privileges cope with whoever they choose." Contact Jon Weisman at jon.weisman@variety.com

THR's 2011 Women in Entertainment Power 100

"E! is a guilty pleasure ... and not necessarily one people like to admit they watch."our editor recommendsTHR's Women in Entertainment 2011: Power 100How USA Co-Presidents Will Move Beyond the 'Blue Skies' Programming (Q&A)USA Co-Presidents Reveal Push Into Reality Programming (Exclusive)E! Network to Undergo 'Brand Audit' Under NBCU's Bonnie Hammer (Exclusive)Jane Fonda Opens Up About Her Father, Her Return to Acting and the Lesson She Learned From Warren Beatty That was the hard-to-hear feedback newly appointed NBCUniversal cable entertainment chairman Bonnie Hammer received this summer when she commissioned a brand study among consumers on the latest addition to her portfolio, the E! network. What will come next is a brand makeover, which will see the E! logo as well as the programming tone and philosophy change to reflect what Hammer hopes will be a smarter and more aspirational destination. To hear her tell it, the network best known for Kardashian fare and Ryan Seacrest's staggering paycheck has the potential to be as popular and profitable as USA became under her watch. (E! currently garners 22 cents per subscriber a month, compared to USA's 60 cents, according to SNL Kagan.) PHOTOS: 2011 Women in Entertainment Power 100 "E! needs to be and really wants to be the pulse of popular culture," the trim and immaculately dressed Hammer says of a network she claims has grown too Hollywood-centric to be relevant to a broader audience. The next several months with her recently reconfigured team, including a new hire to move the network into scripted programming, will redefine what the network stands for. "We'll eventually get rid of the more Playboy trashy element, and elevate E! to a fun, exciting and aspirational network," she explains with her hallmark intensity, noting that a recent promo for Kourtney & Kim Take NY, which features the stars in a helicopter and black-tie attire, is evidence -- albeit just a slice -- of the coming class. Of course, changing the perception of E! in an era when the Kardashians' reality genre is often considered the scourge of society (by critics mostly, mind you) sounds like an impossible mission. But Hammer is cable TV's miracle worker, an executive who transformed once-dowdy USA and too-narrow Syfy into top5 cable networks and presided over the prized possessions Comcast coveted in its $13.8 billion deal for NBCUniversal. These days, USA, which is coming off the most watched quarter in cable history, even out-rates broadcast sibling NBC on occasion. It's no wonder she earned a top position in the post-merger reorganization and a coveted spot at No. 2 on this magazine's list (tied with Sony's Amy Pascal). Hammer's portfolio, which includes G4, Chiller, Sleuth, Universal HD and Universal Cable Productions, is poised to deliver an estimated $2 billion in profit this year, and remains the biggest contributor to NBCUniversal's bottom line. COMPLETE LIST: 2011 Women in Entertainment Power 100 "She's one hell of a businesswoman. She has built the most powerful cable operation in the history of television. It's not by accident," says Law & Order creator Dick Wolf, whose Criminal Intent spinoff aired on USA. Known as a skilled -- but never sleazy -- corporate player, the well-liked Hammer can be both a detail-oriented manager (she'll still weigh in on color choices on USA ads) and a big-picture thinker. USA co-president Chris McCumber marvels at the collaborative work environment she's able to foster. "She has the best gut in the business," he says of a woman he considers both boss and mentor. Says NBCUniversal CEO Steve Burke, "It's rare to find an executive who has both strong leadership and creative talents, but that is exactly what you get with Bonnie. She has built a terrific team and the success of her portfolio speaks for itself." ♦♦♦♦♦ The fallout from Kim Kardashian's 72-day marriage to NBA player Kris Humphries is still the dominating theme at the newsstand and on the web when Hammer sits down to lunch at Rockefeller Center's The Sea Grill on a crisp Manhattan day in late November. In recent weeks, reporters from The NY Times to People magazine have questioned the validity of the union, which commenced with a multi-million-dollar wedding showcased in a two-hour special on E! in October. But if Hammer, 61, fears her network's most valuable franchise is in danger of unraveling, she isn't letting on. "This was not a stunt. In no way did people believe that this was going to happen," she says definitively, before adding: "I think true Kardashian fans know that a bigger than life mistake can be made easily in their world. Everything they do is bigger than life ... it's just part of their DNA." (The latest season opener of Kourtney & Kim Take NY, featuring a then-married Kardashian and Humphries drew the franchise's largest premiere viewership to date.) Still, Hammer is adamant that going forward the network not be as dependent on the Kardashians as it has been. Despite being a "beautiful" and "interesting" family, she believes the current strategy of living with only one or two franchises is "too fragile," and has ambitions of adding several more over the next couple of years. Not that Hammer is interested in abandoning the kash kow family just yet. "I think it will have its own life expectancy," she says of the lucrative brand that the family has built on and off screen, "and we'll just go along with it and help hone what's right for E! and what's not right for E! as we develop a whole other world." Falling among the former are mom Kris Jenner's two youngest daughters -- technically Jenners -- and what Hammer says she hopes are "two, three, even four new Kardashian [spinoffs]." Suzanne Kolb, promoted to E! entertainment president in July, continues to be struck by how clear and focused Hammer is on what she believes can happen and her willingness to let the team make sure it does. "She's a great mix of inspiration and empowerment for those who work for her," Kolb says of her new boss, with whom she communicates daily. "She's a master at directing people and redirecting people. She's really good at saying, 'a little to the left,' and navigating a very large ship." In addition to the entry of scripted programming -- which Hammer seems confident will help elevate the brand -- she has plans to reevaluate the network's daily news program and grow its stable of hosting talent. At September's Emmy Awards, Hammer opted to monitor the red carpet coverage operation from an E! News van rather than walk the carpet in a gown herself. "The most important thing for E! to move forward is credibility, with immediacy being a close second," she adds, acknowledging the significance of being able to delve into smart news stories as well as to break news, something the current celebrity-themed news hour rarely does. Also of appeal is broadening the network's purview so that it isn't so narrowly focused on Hollywood. It will still be about celebrity, but as Hammer sees it, her viewers will be drawn to people who have done extraordinary things, whether in Atlanta, Nashville or Paris, and her plan is to bring E!'s cameras to them. "One of the first things we'll do," she says, "is to expand beyond the confines of how Hollywood defines celebrity, trends and aspiration." For the rest of the story, go to the next page. PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery THR's 2011 Women in Entertainment Power 100 Related Topics NBCUniversal Women in Entertainment NBCUniversal Cable Women in Entertainment 2011 1 2 next last

Sports Costs Vex Cable Executives: UBS Confab

The per-household subscription costs ESPN charges cable systems comes down to “a tax on every American household,” Liberty Media Corp. CEOGreg Maffei stated Mondayat a trader conference backed by UBS AG in NY City. ESPN charges would be the greatest associated with a cable funnel, based on SNL Kagan, which estimations individuals per-customer costs have leaped 42% since 2006 to $4.69. In comparison average cable funnel costs were up 24% for your period to 26 cents per month. The issue isn’t just ESPN, Maffei stated later, because regional systems for example Fox Sports also lead towards the overall escalation of costs systems pay to hold occasions.National football league, for instance, is settling contracts that may raise broadcast systems’ costs by 60% to around $3.2 billion annually, the Wall Street Journal noted. Some professionals think it may be easier to position costly sport shows for example ESPN on the separate tier that will allow uninterested customers to opt out minimizing their bills. Otherwise, rising sports privileges costs may lead many customers to decrease services. MTV Systems and Nickelodeon ownerViacom Corporation.’s CEOPhilippe Dauman also designated ESPN like a significant element in greater costs since it is “double the price of all of our systems combined.” Despite the fact that they still resist the thought of a la carte packaging, media professional are realizing the merits of promoting more compact, cheaper programming bundles in an effort to lure or retain cost-wary customers.

Friday Box Office: Breaking Dawn Heads For Threepeat

A light week in new releases yielded an opportunity for The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 to claim its third consecutive Friday crown, all while The Muppets, Hugo and Arthur Christmas fought for what remains of holiday table scraps. Your Friday Box Office is here. 1. THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN PART 1: $5,500,000 ($235,891,000) 2. THE MUPPETS: $2,738,000 ($48,012,000) 3. HUGO: $2,005,000 ($19,568,000) 4. ARTHUR CHRISTMAS: $1,650,000 ($19,592,000) 5. JACK AND JILL: $1,575,000 ($60,383,000) [Figures via Box Office Mojo]

Cablers to reap wireless windfall

The nation's two largest cable companies, Comcast and Time Warner Cable, will reap a windfall selling spectrum to Verizon, announcing Friday plans to unload $3.6 billion worth of licenses, as well as an ongoing collaboration where the erstwhile rival cable and telco groups will sell each others' services. Comcast, TWC and smaller player Bright House Networks, the three partners in a venture called Spectrum Co., will take in, respectively, $2.3 billion, $1.1 billion and $189 million from the sale of 122 advanced wireless services spectrum licenses to Verizon. The companies said the cablers on one hand and Verizon Wireless on the other will also become agents to sell one another's products and, over time, the cablers will have the option of selling Verizon Wireless service on a wholesale basis. Cable companies and Verizon Wireless have formed a venture to develop technology that will better integrate wireline and wireless products and services. The deal was inked at a time when consumer demand for wireless services and bandwidth is increasing rapidly, and ahead of likely government action to free up even more spectrum. Comcast Cable prexy Neil Smit said the agreements, together with the Philadelphia giant's Wi-Fi plans, "enable us to execute a comprehensive, long-term wireless strategy and expand our focus on providing mobility to our Xfinity services." "Spectrum is the raw material on which wireless networks are built," said Dan Mead, CEO of Verizon Wireless. "Americans deserve excellence from a wireless service provider, and innovative wireless companies plan ahead in order to deliver on that expectation." Time Warner Cable prexy Rob Marcus said he's pleased at the price the partners got for the spectrum and "excited to be able to offer the nation's best wireless services to our customers and to have Verizon Wireless as a sales channel for our superb wireline services." His investors were also pleased with the unexpected cash inflow. Time Warner Cable shares were higher in early trading, up 2.36% at $62.36. Comcast shares got a boost too, rising 2.66% to $23.17. Both were running ahead of the overall market. Verizon shares lagged, up only 0.24% to $37.86. The sale is subject to FCC approval. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

Community Wins TV Guide Magazine's 2011 Fan Faves Award

TV Guide Magazine Altogether now: Pop pop! The Greendale gang emerged victorious in TV Guide Magazine's second annual "Fan Faves" cover contest. Editor-in-chief Debra Birnbaum revealed Community's three collector's covers - on newsstands Thursday, December 1 - on NBC's Today show today.The Next-season sitcom edged out another NBC cult fave (and last year's runner-around Supernatural), Chuck, for your top honors. The network triggered an uproar captured if the introduced Community won't be on its midseason schedule online voting for your Fan Faves award closed before that story broke. Retweeting what is the news of his show's triumph, star Joel McHale spoke its Community's fans: "Holy garbage!"See the covers - and collect All of them!Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now!

Dennis Burns Ribs Jay Leno for Going Easy on Leader Obama (Video)

Conservatives are actually beating on Jay Leno since he completed whatever they regarded as like a softball interview of Leader Obama 72 hours ago. If Leno wasn't alert to it, he probably is after Monday night's show with comedian/radio talk-show host Dennis Burns.our editor recommendsYoung Obama Video Goes ViralObama Sets All-Star The Overall Game Of Basketball to enhance Money for Re-Election CampaignObama Speechwriter-Switched Show Scribe Unveils '1600 Penn' Particulars (Q&A)Broadcast Tape Catches French Leader Sarkozy Telling Obama That Netanyahu is 'a Liar'Obama Dismisses Republican Rivals on 'Tonight Show' (Video)Leader Obama Holds Secret Meet-and-Greet With Hollywood Professionals and Influencers (Exclusive) Burns wasted almost no time broaching the subject by relaxing into Leno, in the good-natured way, the moment he sitting lower just like a guest round the Tonight Show With Jay Leno. PHOTOS: Stars Who've Carried out People in politics "That is exciting. May be the chair the best choice sits in?" Burns asked for. "Everybody possess a significant bromance there." Everyone else experienced the part quickly, and Burns was all set to go. "I've even develop among people celebrity nicknames to suit your needs two: JayLoBama," Burns told Leno."In my opinion if his sechedule ever discloses, say Jan. 21, 2013, he should get to be the perfect Erection dysfunction McMahon." [Watch the interview below.] "I sense some sarcasm within your tone," Leno states over applause for Burns. PHOTOS: Dems and Republicans' Favorite Movies Leno saved while using political theme for almost all the conversation, asking Burns if he thought Obama might be re-selected. Not if unemployment remains high, Burns mentioned. "In my opinion be it 9 % he's gonna get his ass handed to him like somebody that got outpatient lyposuction surgery, to tell the truth,In . states Burns. Through the second segment [also below], Burns rescinded his endorsement of Herman Cain for Republican nominee for leader. "They asked for him an problem about Libya which he came out to experience a small stroke," Burns joked, before Leno completely cracked up his guest. PHOTOS: 10 Artists Dems and Republicans Prefer to Hate "He mentioned, 'What part of a girl is always that? I never touched her there,'" mentioned Leno. "I desired to maneuver ahead from Herman," Burns mentioned after creating themselves. Before departing, Burns also needed a use the now-national Occupy Wall Street movement. "I drove using the Occupy Beverly Slopes factor along the way the following which is absolutely brutal. Plenty of kids sleeping outdoors in pre-possessed 328i's with factory rims. You really hate to find out it." PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery Best Presidents in Movies and TV Obama Jay Leno NBC The Tonight Show Occupy Politics Herman Cain

Christopher Walken Impersonator Who Fooled The AP Talks Out

First Launched: November 21, 2011 3:33 PM EST Credit: Access Hollywood Caption ESPN 980s Marc Sterne predicts Access Hollywood Lives Billy Rose rose bush and Package Hoover on November. 21, 2011LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- On Friday, the Connected Press required to problem a retraction each time a author for your news service incorporated quotes in the guy who they thought was Christopher Walken, acquired from whatever they thought will be a legit interview with ESPN 980. Sadly for your AP, it wasn't really Walken speaking in regards to the evening of Natalie Forest dying, but rather ESPN 980s Marc Sterne doing an effect in the actor round the Tony Kornheiser Show. Through the impersonation, Sterne socialized as Walken speaking in regards to the re-opening in the analysis into Forest dying. Walken, along with Robert Wagner, was aboard the yacht while using actress when she drowned three decades ago. Enables tell the truth, I understand Jennifer Aniston does a far greater Christopher Walken than I really do and Im embarrassed for your AP reporter, Sterne told Billy Rose rose bush and Package Hoover on Mondays Access Hollywood Live. Christopher Walken hasnt talked about this in thirty years, do they really think hes calling in to a D.C. sports show, to go over Natalie Wood, after which it, incidentally, give fantasy football tips? It absolutely was absurd. As well as the fascination with the faux interview only elevated when AP launched its report, of the perception the interview was real. After it broadcast and AP passed utilizing it, everybody was calling r / c station saying we would like the audio, and finally there's a producer that supervised me lower and mentioned, Is it possible to just send me the audio? which i mentioned, Oh sweetheart, youre apt to be really embarrassed within three seconds. And he or she mentioned, Why? Which I mentioned, (puts on Christopher Walken voice) Because its me Chris the next, speaking for you personally Its me doing the Chris Walken voice. For AP, the wire service needed credit due to its mistake on Friday mid-day. The Connected Press has withdrawn the twelfth and thirteenth Ld-Writethrus of the story in regards to the Natalie Wood analysis. The story improperly reported Christopher Walken as telling Washington, D.C. sports talk radio station ESPN 980 about his reminiscences at night that Wood died. An Connected Press reporter mistook the thing that was a real station employees impersonation of Walken just like a real interview, what is the news wire services correction read. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All rights reserved. These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Hot Chelle Rae on AMA Win: It's 'The Finest Milestone within our Career' (Video)

Being a u . s . states Music Honours triple threat -- pre-show artists, presenters and nominees -- wasn't enough for warm Chelle Rae, who added a completely new award for his or her resume on Sunday evening. The crowd behind "Tonight, Tonight" and "I Really Like it Like ThisInch nabbed very good of Sprint Best New Artist, too.our editor recommendsAMAs 2011: Taylor Quick Wins Artist of year Adele Scores Favorite Album Bruno Mars Upsets Justin BieberAMAs 2011: Individuals who win and Nominees Complete ListAMAs 2011: Inside Hot Chelle Rae's Red-colored-colored Carpet Style MeetingAMAs 2011: The Red-colored-colored Carpet ArrivalsChris Brown, Adam Lambert together with a $500,000 Performance: AMAs Air on What you should expect Sunday PHOTOS: AMAs 2011 Red-colored-colored Carpet Arrivals Speaking towards the Hollywood Reporter around the rain drenched red-colored-colored carpet, Ryan Follese (vocals), Ian Keaggy (bass), Nash Overstreet (guitar) and Jamie Follese (drums) gushed about the potential for purchasing a completely new little bit of hardware through the November. 20 ceremony. "Once we win the award tonight for top new artist, we're gonna stress," mentioned Nash (yes, the brother of Glee's Chord Overstreet). Added Ryan, "It could certainly function as finest milestone within our career to date." "I might need to make it for my parents just like a Christmas present," Ryan considered. "It's certainly the finest accomplishment for people just like a band plus it shows our effort is needing to repay.Inch PHOTOS: American Music Honours 2011 Nominees The crowd is positioned to create their second album, Whatever, on November. 29, which became a member of together in the shocking two several days. "The a year ago remains crazy and because of that, all of the feelings are actually elevated it's enabled us to produce and record music in the place that's different for people,In . Ryan told THR within the group's red-colored-colored carpet style meeting on Saturday, November. 19. STORY: Taylor Quick Wins Artist of year at AMAs Adele Scores Favorite Album Bruno Mars Upsets Attacking Youthful Boys "Tonight, Tonight" cemented its status just like a summer season anthem this year, but who Hot Chelle Rae would rather rock to? "You'll be able to't fail with Teenage Dream," Ian mentioned of Katy Perry's record breaking album. "We even cover among her sets once we play live." The boys credit Perry's No. 1 title track while you they wish they'd written, while Jamie piped together with passion for LMFAO. "I'd enjoy getting written 'Party Rock Anthem,'" he confessed. Complete Report on 2011 AMA Individuals who win and Nominees "It's a friendly competition," the crowd later noted inside the backstage press room. "When someone bakes an incredible song, everyone knows we should fare best than that next time.In . Related Subjects American Music Honours

Natalie Wood Biopic: Should Michelle Williams, Emma Watson, Carey Mulligan or Emma Stone Play the Icon? (Poll)

Getty The investigation into Natalie Wood's death (Nov. 29, 1981) near Catalina Island, has been reopened and the testimony of the ship's former captain Dennis Davern -- he believes her husbandRobert Wagner was responsible for her death -- is making Wood and Wagner's names go viral on the Web.our editor recommendsNatalie Wood Death: Owner of Boat Knew for Weeks Police Would Reopen CaseNatalie Wood Mystery: File Sent to Sheriff Revealed Telling Clues (PDF Document)Robert Wagner Blamed Self For Natalie Wood's Death in Memoir PHOTOS: Best Pictures of Natalie Wood Even her sister Lana Wood (Lana with her older sister Natalie below right) appeared on Piers Morgan's show last night to talk about Davern's guilt over covering up details of that fateful night. At the time, the autopsy revealed that her body had two dozen bruises and her red down jacket-- was blamed for her drowning -- was actually found floating in the water near her body. Considering the intense interest in this unsolved Hollywood tragedy, its pretty certain that someone in the industry is considering a movie about the iconic couple. So which actress would be best to play Natalie, a former child star who was only 43 at the time of her death, just a few years older than Marilyn Monroe, who died at 36 of an overdose. PHOTOS: 12 of Hollywood's Most Mysterious Deaths Emma Stone certainly has her mischievous smile and wide eyes. Michelle Williamsdid Monroe full justice in My Week with Marilyn, with not just an hip-wiggling impersonation but a soulful portrayal of a troubled insecure beautiful young woman. Another likely candidate would beShame star Carey Mulligan, a very talented young actress who can transform herself with ease. Then there's Harry Potter star Emma Watson, who has the potential to serve Natalie's memory well. No doubt Lindsay Lohan would kill for the role but we doubt the child star has the acting chops for it. Besides, she's too busy going in and out of jail. Wood appeared in over 20 films as a youngster, starring with Maureen O'Hara, Jimmy Stewart, Bette Davis and Bing Crosby.Her most well known is Miracle on 34th Street. The sixteen-year-old was nominated for an Oscar for her supporting role in Rebel Without a Causealongside James Dean. She was also nominated for an Oscar, Golden Globe and BAFTA for her role in Splendor in the Grass (1961). In 1964, she was O-nominated for Love with a Proper Stranger opposite Steve McQueen. Her other notable films were The Property is Condemned and Inside Daisy Clover, in which she costarred with Robert Redford. Wood may be most famous for her singing and dancing roles in the musicalsWestside Story and Gypsy. But she made some bad calls, turning downAli McGraw's role inGoodbye, Columbus,Mia Farrow's role inThe Great GatsbyandFaye Dunaway'srole inBonnie and Clyde. Wood also had personal problems, a controlling stage mother, a nervous breakdown, a lost childhood, troubled relationships with men (she married Wagner twice) and the aging issues that still confront actresses today. She is survived by her two daughters from two husbands Wagner and Richard Gregson: Natasha Gregson and Courtney Wagner and her body is buried in Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery Who do you think could do Natalie Wood justice? And if you don't like our picks, add your own. Who should -- or could -- play Natalie Wood in a film? PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery Natalie Wood: A Hollywood Icon Remembered Harry Potter Robert Redford Movie Casting Mia Farrow Red Carpet Faye Dunaway Marilyn Monroe James Dean The Help Steve McQueen Shame My Week With Marilyn Natalie Wood Robert Wagner

Chartier searching for summit

Chartier "The Hurt Locker" producer Nicolas Chartier remains attracted onto supply the keynote address within the second annual Content Protection Summit, searching for 12 ,. 8 within the Hilton La in Universal City.Chartier remains active in film finance and production in the last decade. He gained mind lines a year ago when he introduced that his Current Pictures planned to file for a suit 1000's of folks that come up with to own downloaded unauthorized copies of "Hurt Locker" online.The Information Protection Summit, produced by Variety as well as the Content Delivery and Security Assn., will focus on issues of intellectual property rights with particular target the condition of piracy in China together with other Asian areas. Contact Variety Staff at news@variety.com

Mega Buzz: An Explosive Private Practice, Castle's Twist together with a Dexter Dying

Caterina Scorsone, Stana Katic, Jennifer Contractor Every week, editors Adam Bryant and Natalie Abrams suit your requirement of TV scoop. Please send all questionsto mega_scoop@tvguide.com. Exactlty what can you tease in regards to the two-hour episode of non-public Practice? -JessicaNATALIE: Since you may expect by having an episode about Amelia's intervention, her brother Derek Shepherd can produce a feel and look! It won't mean things go easily though, as Amelia will turn the tables on her behalf account pals by benefiting from their problems - Addison's failure to experience a child, Pete's recent cardiac event - leading to a few the bunch to own very Izzie-like reactions. I'd love top quality Castle scoop. - Mike ADAM: Appears like Castle and Beckett is going to be working carefully with aKim Kardashian type. I hear the show is hunting for a large-title guest star to get a real possibility TV star and tabloid darling which has accomplished massive, mostly inexplicable fame. Despite the fact that celebrity generally likes the flashbulbs, she's grown frustrated using the gossip blogs, one of these simple is supplying huge amount of money for your first nude picture of her. (Psst, Castle! You need to a screenshot within the sex tape!) Will Travis help Dexter take lower Gellar on Dexter? -Mitchell NATALIE: Travis stop playing stay with the best choice when he pays the very best cost for abandoning Gellar. The newest DDK victim will, in the bizarre way, be considered a catalyst for N to reexamine her own relationship with Dexter. How are Kevin and Garcia doing on Criminal Minds? Is Nicholas Brendon prone to visit again soon? - Michelle ADAM: They're still going strong, and you'll see exactly how strong soon. This program is ideal for Kevin to visit in this season's thirteenth episode of the year in a really revealing way. "[Garcia's] shower can get used a good deal,In . Kirsten Vangsness notifies us. "Of all the figures, that is most likely probably the most action? Garcia! All I'm saying is always that maybe that continues." Will Adam and Cassie have you ever gotten together round the Secret Circle? -SammyNATALIE: Here's the good thing for Adam and Cassie 'shippers: Executive producer Andrew Burns states their sparks will ignite when the show returns within the month of the month of january. "It won't be round the backburner for extended," according to him, watching that Jake's absence will open new options. Unhealthy news: Cassie's journey toward the gloomy of miracle can alter her just like a person. What else are you aware us about Detective Amaro's wife going to SVU? - DebbieADAM: Danny Pino notifies us that it will not be described as a warm-and-fuzzy reunion. "She's utilized in Iraq, and there's a pending question regarding where they stay at home their relationship," according to him. "They will have to open that Pandora's Box from the products they've been holding back for several years. So, that may trigger some volatile trades." Got any scoop on Happy Being? -James NATALIE: Question how a gang will celebrate Valentine's? Let's examine the hearts and flowers. To begin with, Alex might have her own Jennifer Aniston Pretty Lady fantasy. Aw. (Bear in mind, Vivian will be a hooker.) Alex's jilted fiancé Dork, meanwhile, will can spread the love to numerous people when he chases a period of time-honored V.D. tradition: a threesome! Isn't it romantic? Are you aware us other activities about Hodgins' visit to The Finder? - Janice ADAM: It's by using this world. When Hodgins - who never met a conspiracy theory he wouldn't investigate - meets a classic space shuttle pilot who states have observed a UFO throughout among his final travel arrangements, he reaches work, digging for your truth. However, if the astronaut's co-pilot strangely dies, Hodgins' eyewitness switches into hiding. If possibly there has been a man getting a chance to locate anybody or factor around the globe handy... Oh, wait! What's approaching on Pretty Little Liars? -Nikki NATALIE: The Halloween prequel shown us so great guy Lucas posseses an evil side, plus it seems such as the PLLs will rapidly uncover it. "There's a sizable reveal approaching for Lucas ... [he's] getting good frightening and much more frightening," executive producer Oliver Goldstick notifies us. Could this be connected with another large hints Goldstick offered in regards to the relaxation of Season 2? "Somebody will get arrested and somebody will get destroyed." Will Danielle uncover that Auggie's inside the CIA too on Covert Matters? - Louise ADAM: Danielle's still going to terms with Annie's large secret, however when she does, she might have some accusations in regards to the others in their sister's existence, including Auggie. "That was among my questions. What will happen to Auggie?" Christopher Gorham notifies us. "Does she uncover that Auggie also works well with the CIA? Would she instantly believe that he did? ... We found a powerful way to deal with that question inside the [Season 2 finale]. It will setup Season 3 inside a interesting way." I'm so excited that Jules and Grayson have become married on Cougar Town! What's approaching for your relaxation in the Cul-p-Sac Crew? - Esmeralda NATALIE: Laurie is branching out this season by opening a bakery! (But let's be genuine, when's the ultimate time she shown a house for Jules' real estate company anyway?) She'll also go to a spike in their personal existence when she begins dating a soldier situated in Iraq - by dating we mean Skyping. It's been fun seeing Madeline go into the loop on Burn Notice this season. Is she a short or maybe more permanent addition for the group? - Troy ADAM: With large bad Anson round the loose, they needs all the help they could get. Fortunately, Mama Westen expires for your challenge. "Madeline becomes a really integral to the workings of trying to produce Anson lower," Gabrielle Anwar notifies us. "She becomes part of the team in a great deal more concise ways than previously. Every time they has relied on her behalf account later on through, she's always come through." Natalie's Mega Rave: Since the elevator entrance doors closed, Amelia defiantly shown Charlotte now the second prescription pad she snuck past her. It absolutely was a chilling face-off. Private Practice's gifted supporting cast originates for the forefront, which we welcome it.Maybe the Emmys will notice too. Adam's Small Rant: We love to Elizabeth Hurley on Gossip Girl, which we obtain why Charlie is at her employ, but what's is Nate doing playing tabloid reporter? Someone please find this kid another narrative! (Additional verifying by Joyce Eng, Robyn Ross and Kate Stanhope) Crave scoop inside your favorite Tv shows?In the-mail Adam and Natalie at mega_scoop@tvguide.comor drop us a line atTwitter.com/TVGuide

Bachelor Couple Vienna Girardi and Kasey Kahl Separate

Vienna Girardi and Kasey Kahl Another Bachelor couple bites the dust! Vienna Girardi and Kasey Kahl have separate after dating for nine several days. "Yes, Vienna which i've split. It's been five days now. I am unable to fake it any more,Inch Kahl tweeted. "I'll always love, be there on her behalf, and desire her the most effective.In . Added Girardi on Twitter: "[Kasey] is going to be my nearest friend, but yes we've split. Not a clue just what the future holds for people but we'll always remain pals." Bachelor Pad contestant Kasey: Mike was really the only guy I figured about beating The Two began dating in March 2011 after which played round the Bachelor Pad 2 together. Girardi was formerly engaged to Mike Pavelka after winning his season in the Bachelor. Kahl unsuccessfully played for Ali Fedotowsky's affections round the sixth season in the Bachelorette (also it provides extensive it showing with this!).

'Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows' For Your Consideration Oscars Ad Launched

Warner Bros has their Oscar campaign for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" under control. A new ad for their For Your Consideration crusade highlights every single tear-jerking moment from the film. Snape's memories? Check. Harry's walk into the forest? Check. The King's Cross Station scene? Absolutely. Only time will tell whether it has what it takes to convince the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to give it a best picture nod, but it certainly has us poised to go out and buy the DVD when it hits stores Friday. Nominees won't be revealed until January 24, but Warner Bros is going all in for their FYC campaign. In addition to putting in a bid for Best Picture, they're also suggesting Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Actor (Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint), Best Actress (Emma Watson), Best Score, Best Supporting Actor and Actress (everyone you could possibly think of, minus Tom Felton) and a whole slew of technical ones. Considering the fact that the Academy is more open to blockbusters ever since they gipped "The Dark Knight" of a nomination in 2009, it seems fair to believe that "Deathly Hallows: Part 2" will at least get a few major nods even if it doesn't win anything. I am putting my bid in right now for Alan Rickman definitely getting a nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Everyone from Michael Gambon to Matthew Lewis definitely put out an amazing performance in this film, but it was finally Rickman's time to shine. Even if "Deathly Hallows: Part 2" gets snubbed its much-deserved Best Picture nod, it will be satisfying enough to have Rickman in contention because he stands the best chance of actually winning. But this year, more than any other, marks "Potter's" best chance of actually winning some major awards. Let's not forget how "Return of the King" swept the Academy Awards when it was released. "Deathly Hallows: Part 2" is widely agreed upon as the best of all the "Potter" films, and it's been a point of contention over the past decade that "Potter" has never been nominated for a major Oscar (or even won for visual effects). It would be a fitting send-off to an industry-changing franchise to have it finally -- finally -- be acknowledged for how great it is on Oscar night. Do you think Warner Bros is doing a good job convincing Academy voters to consider "Deathly Hallows: Part 2" for an Oscar? Tell us in the comments section below or on Twitter!

Four boost road grosses

'Les Miserables' required the very best place for that second week consecutively. Four from the 10 shows drawn in additional than $a million in Week 22 (March. 24-30) because the snow storm around the New England affected grosses. Even with the help of "Mamma Mia!" in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., the entire box office fell 7.5%, as "Jersey Boys" in Hartford, Conn., needed to cancel two Sunday shows because of the elements. The Washington, D.C., staging of "L'ensemble des Miserables," ongoing to guide all shows using more than $1.six million in sales, and published a home record, as did "Wicked" in Peoria, Ill. Total gross for that week was $8,555,216.Zoysia, N.Y. The Lion King (M-first Co.) Shea's Carrying out Arts Center ($80 2,952 $1,506,325) (10/4-10/30/11)PW, $1,239,687.Last (fourth) wk, $1,130,662. CHICAGO Mary Poppins (M-first Co.) Cadillac Structure Theater ($95 2,344, $1,382,280) (10/13-11/6/11)PW, $756,471.Last (3rd) wk, $621,790. FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. West Side Story (M-first Co.) Walton Arts Center ($73 1,166 $ 561,752) (10/25-10/30/11).PW, $694,421 in Dallas.Last (first) wk, $396,538. HARTFORD, CONN. Jersey Boys (M-first Co.) Bushnell ($147 2,714, $1,657,778) (10/24-10/30/11).PW, $961,969.Last (second) wk, $703,765. NASHVILLE, TENN. Wicked (M-second Co.) TPAC ($87.50 2,425, $1,373,880) (10/19-11/6/11).PW, $1,415,129.Last (second) wk, $1,487,058. PEORIA, ILL. Wicked (M-first Co.) Social Center ($85 2,107, $1,233,560) (10/12-10/30/11).PW, $1,189,768.Last (3rd) wk, $1,219,192. ROCHESTER, NY. Billion Dollar Quartet (M-first Co.) Auditorium Theater ($60 2,480 $1,023,280) (10/25-10/30/11).PW, $731,819 in Cleveland.Last (first) wk, $640,184. Bay Area Hair (M-first Co.) Golden Gate Theater ($91, 2,337, $1,257,423) (10/25-10/30/11).PW, $670,622 in North Park.Final (first) wk, $329,485. WASHINGTON, D.C. L'ensemble des Miserables (M-first Co.) Kennedy Center Opera House ($115 2,302 $1,588,780) (9/28-10/30/11).PW, $1,588,445.Last (fifth) wk, $1,606,794. Palm Beach Gardens, FLA. Mamma Mia! (M-first Co.) Kravis Center ($78, 2,177, $1,077,848) (10/24-10/30/11).Last (first) wk, $419,748. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

Oscar Producer Gil Cates Dies at 77

Gil Cates Gil Cates, a director and producer who produced accurate documentation 14 Academy awards telecasts in 18 years, has died. He was 77.Cates' body is discovered Monday round the campus of UCLA, where he was the founding dean in the School of Theater, Film and tv. The La County Coroner's Office is considering the reason behind dying.See stars who died this seasonInchOur entire TFT community is very saddened by losing our beloved mentor, colleagueand friend," Teri Schwartz, dean in the UCLA School of Theater, Film and tv, mentioned in the statement."Gil was our friend, our friend together with an old governor in the academy," mentioned Tom Sherak, leader in the Academy of motion Picture Arts and Sciences. "He will be a consummate professional who gave the academy as well as the world most likely the wedding moments in Oscar history. His passing can be a tremendous loss for the entertainment industry, and our ideas visit his family."Cates was credited for revamping the Oscar telecasts, tapping comics for instance Billy Very, Steve Martin, Whoopi Goldberg, Chris Rock and David Letterman to host. He won an Emmy for creating the 63rd Academy awards and last produced the 80th annual ceremony in 2008.Have the relaxation of current day newsA NY City native, Cates' career spans film, television and theater. He directed numerous films, including I Never Sang for My Father as well as the George Burns comedy Oh, God! Book II. His was Emmy-nominated for his TV movies Consenting Adult about homosexuality and Do You Realize the Muffin Guy? about child molestation.Cates, whose niece is Phoebe Cates, also founded the Geffen Playhouse and offered as Company company directors Guild of America leader from 1983 to 1987.

Can It Be Nuclear Winter For Netflix? Experts Tell Traders To Bail After 3Q Difficulties

Netflix is at for just about any brutal morning: The stock is gloomier 35% in pre-market purchasing and selling in the $118.84 close yesterday as some influential Wall Street tell traders it’s time to dump the stock following last evening’s disappointing earnings report and forecast. Susquehanna Financial Group’s Vasily Karasyov downgraded Netflix to “negative” from “neutral.” According to him it “looks like the nuclear winter scenario is playing out” for that organization as “subscriber base expansion inside the U.S. appears being minimal and deficits from worldwide launches are weighing on profitability.” The mix will “put to relaxation the bull situation on (Netflix) to be sure it.” Janney Capital Areas’ Tony Wible also downgraded the stock to “sell”– and slashed his cost target in 2 to $51. Calling the business’s enterprize model “unsustainable” according to him: “Fundamentals are going down hill, management credibility is shot, worldwide growth is heading down hill, and margins are imploding. Additionally, the companys reviews support our see the DVD business comprises in regards to a disproportionate volume of (Netflix’s) profits (82%)” meaning traders should think about it as being a vintage-fashioned rental company instead of a digital age energy. Even Netflix supporters are retrenching. Credit Suisse’s John Blackledge cut his target cost for your stock to $100 from $240, but is sticking along with his “outperform” forecast. “We don't think the opportunity has changed for (Netflix), we're feeling the competitive positioning is strong and may look for further inflection points in sub growth and (worldwide)profit progress as causes over the following 12 several days.”

Frankie Muniz Engaged to Longtime Girlfriend

Frankie Muniz and Elycia Turbnow Frankie Muniz is engaged to girlfriend Elycia Turnbow, the actor tweeted Saturday. "After 4 years together, I'm so very happy to get worried for the adoration for my live," the Malcolm within the center star written. Verifying she mentioned yes, Turnbow tweeted, "It's official... I'm engaged!!!" Frankie Muniz's Girlfriend: He put a gun to his mind throughout domestic fight Taken, Muniz and Turbow were associated with a domestic dispute following throughout they allegedly put a gun to his mind.

How Bentley Will customize Its Cars for Hollywood

Paris Hilton had her coupe colored bubblegum pink. Music producer Jermaine Dupri added a hostile body package and black wheels to his convertible. And Kim Kardashian were built with a red-colored monogram imprinted around the seats of her drop-top.our editor recommendsLake Bell Test Drives the 2012 Bentley Continental GT For better or worse, the Bentley Continental GT, a $190,000 luxury four-seater, has turned into a favorite of celebs having a penchant for personalization. But where Bentley Motors sits, they often 're going about this the wrong manner. The British carmaker, noted for creating automobiles which are at the same time stately and sporting, has seen sales surge because the 2003 introduction from the GT, which together with the Continental sedan is the organization's entry-level vehicle (the number-topping Mulsanne sedan begins at $285,000). PHOTOS: Inside Kardashian Corporation. Bentley, founded in 1919, offered about 1,000 cars in 2003 and it is focusing on sales of seven,000 this season. Lengthy restricted to the older, high-finish customer who values its refined character (the U.K.'s royal family decides for Bentleys), the company has become within achieve for those who prize the cars as trophies and frequently desire an amount of expensive that broadcasts success. Some have switched to custom shops to change their rides with techniques that could be considered under elegant. To keep its status for hand made, high-quality automobiles and funnel more personalization business its way, in 2003 the company enlarged and started marketing a bespoke program known as Mulliner. "You've offered your Hamburger King franchise, sold your Apple shares and also you say, 'I will treat myself.' Which means you drive towards the car dealership in Beverly Hillsides, and when they have one, that's great," states Graeme Russell, mind of Bentley pr within the U.S. "Sometimes Personally i think we lose the chance to permit purchasers to produce their Bentley." Company, Bentley -- that has lengthy done designing work -- happily might have colored Hilton's vehicle pink, he states. While Bentley provides a slew of choices for the typical buyer (you will find 115 color options for fresh paint), the Mulliner program takes it much further. It's fooled-out Bentleys to incorporate pipe holders, safes, makeup trays and shotgun cases, also it even hidden drawers to have an art dealer to keep his works of art. Options cost less than $2,000 for custom door sill plates and increase to $30,000 for personally commissioned fresh paint. The GT, that was remodeled this past year, has permitted Bentley to tap a brand new, more youthful audience, mainly in the music and sports mobile phone industry's. (Other proprietors have incorporated Kobe Bryant, rapper Game and soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo.) Consequently, the perception of Bentley, possessed by Volkswagen Group since 1998, has moved, based on Mike Spinelli, senior editor from the automotive site Jalopnik.com. "It transformed together with the makeup from the wealthy," he states. "You are able to't really pull off selling only the old-money appearance." For Bentley, it's about walking a thin line between what it really views stylish and pleasing its clients. "Within the Hollywood culture, there's lots of one-upmanship," states Russell. "Many of these cars possess a lot completed to them to ensure they are stick out, the industry little sad in my experience.Inch You will find limits on which Bentley is going to do to some vehicle for instance, it rejected to gold plate one. "Whether which was for engineering limitations or around the limitations of taste ... we'll let it rest at this,Inch Russell states. Related Subjects Kim Kardashian Paris Hilton Kobe Bryant 1 2 next last

Catherine Zeta-Johnson Heads To Damaged City

Catherine Zeta-Johnson has closed her deal to star in Damaged City, joining Mark Wahlberg and Russell Crowe within the Allen Hughes-directed drama. Zeta-Johnson will have the philandering wife from the mayor of NY (Crowe). Whenever a Brooklyn detective (Wahlberg) is hired through the mayor to recognize his wife’s lover, and also the lover appears dead, the detective takes it personally and reveals a wider conspiracy including his employer. John Tucker authored the script and Randall Emmett, Stephen Levinson, Wahlberg and George Furla will produce. The $50 million film has been fully funded by Emmett/Furla Films and New Regency lately came on as producer, with Fox disbursing. Shooting starts November in NY. Zeta-Johnson lately completed three large films. She’s coming from the Adam Shankman-directed Rock Of Age range with Tom Cruise, Russell Logo and Alec Baldwin, starred with Gerard Butler, Jessica Biel and Dennis Quaid in Playing The Area, and starred within the Stephen Frears-directed Lay The Favourite with Bruce Willis and Vince Vaughn. She’s repped by WME.

GOP debate draws 5.5 million

Tuesday's GOP debate came 5.47 million audiences to CNN.Interest is constantly run high early this election cycle, with Tuesday's GOP debate drawing 5.47 million audiences, according to preliminary Nielsen estimations. This helps it be the second finest of the year (behind Fox News Channel's Sept. 22 debate, which came 6.11 million).Running from 8 to 10 p.m. ET, the Las vegas Debate moderated by Assault Gets worse made CNN the most effective-rated cable network within the time-frame -- which is overall audience also assigned broadcaster NBC, which came into being 5.2 million for reality show ''The Finest Loser.'' Usual cable news leader Fox News averaged 2.08 million throughout the identical period of time, which is grownups 25-54 delivery (493,000) was under one-third what CNN came (1.60 5 million).This Year's fall, MSNBC's coverage from the debate within the Taxation Presidential Library on Sept. 7 came 5.4 million, and CNN's telecast in the Tea Party-backed debate on Sept. 12 came 3.6 000 0000 audiences.

Twilight Stars To Become Immortalized In Cement At Graumans Chinese Theatre

First Released: October 18, 2011 2:15 PM EDT Credit: Getty Images Caption Rachelle Lefervre, Billy Burke and Taylor Lautner attend The Twilight Saga: Breaking Beginning - Part 1 press conference in the Hilton Bayfront throughout Comic-Disadvantage 2011 on This summer 21, 2011 in North Park La, Calif. -- The Twilight Saga trio Taylor Lautner, Billy Burke & Rachelle Lefervre will be immortalized, but rather than becoming undead bloodsuckers, the heavens are becoming the concrete treatment. Graumans Chinese Theatre introduced the stars may have their handprints and foot prints cast in cement inside a ceremony while watching legendary Hollywood landmark on November 3. The recognition is among the rarest in Hollywood, with only 250 stars getting been selected to depart their mark through the years. Recent fellow stars cast in cement include Jennifer Aniston, Helen Mirren, Cher, Robert Downey Junior., Hugh Jackman, Will Cruz, the heavens the Harry Potter series and The Actor-brad Pitt. The Twilight Saga: Breaking Beginning Part 1 hits theaters on November 18, 2011. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

DGA Reaches Tentative Deal On Ads Pact

NY The Organization company directors Guild of America today introduced the nation's Board of Company company directors has approved a tentative new national commercial contract to become shipped towards the membership for ratification. The agreement covers a 3-year term from December 1, 2011 through November 30, 2014 and addresses wage increases (2% every year, together with a wage increase of 15.8% for second second assistant company company directors inside the newbie in the contract) coverage of health (plus a 17.65% rise in the commercial contribution rate for individuals people plus additional contributions for company company directors) as well as the global sell for ads (provides producers that has a lot more flexibility to compete for jobs outdoors from the U . s . States while safeguarding existing employment options for first assistant company company directors). Discussions happened throughout three separate periods within the last handful of several days while using Association of Independent Commercial Producers, Corporation (AICP) and were introduced by Connect National Executive Director/Eastern Executive Director Russ Hollander together with a discussions committee composed of DGA people. Discussions found the final outcome lately as well as the Memorandum of Agreement was signed captured. The Board selected all at its regularly scheduled board meeting on Saturday to deliver anything for the membership. Due to the dedication and energy in the Commercial Discussions Committee, introduced by Russ Hollander, we've accomplished a great contract that will support our people used in ads and will help bare this sector within our business healthy and productive, mentioned Taylor Hackford, Leader in the DGA. Ads represent one of the steadiest parts of use our people, which we're content the brand new agreement can keep our people working, secure their healthcare benefits and enable producers the flexibility they need to save this industry vibrant and competitive, mentioned Hollander. We became a member of into discussions realizing that in this changing world you will discover challenges for the monthly subscriptions of both AICP and DGA, mentioned Matt Burns, Leader and Boss of AICP who socialized as Chief Negotiator for your Associations Labor Committee. Burns ongoing, Together i had been able, through frank discussions, to attain an agreement that will help us each address issues that will benefit our mutual constituencies and consequently the generally. The ratification materials is going to be shipped towards the membership within the future and you'll be due back just before the conclusion of year.

Telemundo Agendas First Presidential Debate For December

MSNBC NBC-Universal's Telemundo has introduced plans because of its first presidential debate as part of its "Decisión 2012" initiative. Republican candidates will face off once more, just days before primary season, in a Vegas debate to become broadcast around the The spanish language-language network. PHOTOS: Bachmann Wanted and also the Politics of favor This news comes soon after five Republican candidates -- Mitt Romney, Herman Cain, Ron Perry, Jon Huntsman and Bachmann Wanted -- all introduced intends to boycott a Jan. 31 debate planned by Telemundo's embattled competitor, Univision. Univision is presently fielding accusations it attempted humiliate potential vice presidential candidate Marco Rubio, the junior U.S. Senator from Florida, by airing 2 days of coverage about his brother-in-law's 1987 drug arrest. It was apparently in retaliation for Senator Rubio not saying yes to perform a sit lower interview using the network. STORY: Republicans Boycott Univision Debate Because of Extortion Accusations For Teleundo, the first December debate is going to be broadcast in The spanish language and located by Telemundo anchor José Díaz-Balart. Subjects will concentrate on issues in regards to the Hispanic community, for example immigration, the economy and healthcare. NBC News, a production partner within the debate, could also rebroadcast the big event in a different time on its other platforms. Politics

Global Showbiz Briefs: UK, Italy, Turkey

Creative England Launches, Sets Its Board And Funding A new organization has risen from the ashes of the UK Film Councils network of regional screen agencies. At its launch the nonprofit venture Creative England announced 7 board members and 3 senior managers and outlined its funding structure. On the board of Creative England are: Ruby Films founder Alison Owen, Illumina Digitals Andrew Chitty, Reel Solutions executive director Bill Lawrence, Twofour Group CEO Charles Wace, former Shed Media chairHeather Rabbatts, Maverick TVs Jonnie Turpie and BBC Four Controller Richard Klein. For 10 years, the regional screen agencies supported industries including film, TV, games and digital media across England outside of London. Creative England will have an initial film budget of 900,000 in grant-in-aid from the British Film Institute and 1m in lottery funds. The funding for other creative endeavors will come from public and commercial sources. ‘Tintin’ Will Screen At Rome Film Festival Steven Spielberg’s The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret Of The Unicorn will screenat the International Rome Film Festival. Organizers announced that the 3D motion capture movie has been chosen as an out-of-competition official selection. It also will screen in the Alice sidebar focused on youth films. The film’s star Jamie Bell is set to attend the festival, which runs Oct. 27-Nov. 4. Tintin opens in Europe on Oct. 26 before its U.S. rollout on Dec. 21. Hasbro Studios Kids’ Series Make Their Way To Turkey Five of Hasbro’s animated children’s series are headed for ATV’s new Turkish kids network Minika. The network will offer Hasbro Studios’ My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, The Adventures Of Chuck And Friends, Pound Puppies, G.I. Joe Renegades and Transformers Prime. “As a new channel building our own brand, it is vital that we partner with the leading content distributors as we develop and grow,” Minika’s Mahmut Ipsirli said. All 5 series will debut this fall.

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Broadway 'Billy' to close

The last dance is on the horizon for the Broadway outpost of "Billy Elliot," which has set a closing date of Jan. 8. Production swept the 2009 Tonys, recouped its $18 million capitalization in about 14 months and until this year consistently logged weekly sales of $1 million or more. Still, the tuner couldn't manage the longevity of hit U.K. imports such as the 10-year-old "Mamma Mia!" Weekly tallies from recent frames haven't been spectacular, but they were far from dire, aside from the clobberings "Billy" took from Hurricane Irene and from the traditional post-Labor Day drop. Last couple of seshes saw the show pull in around $720,000 per week. Maintaining "Billy," however, is an usually pricey endeavor due to the constant need for triple-threat young thesps who swiftly outgrow the role of the protag, a coal miner's son from northern England who just wants to dance. The producing model therefore includes a kind of wunderkind factory that constantly scouts, trains and rehearses young performers. It's an unusual cost for a Broadway show to bear. Some in the industry also speculate that the specificity of the show's social and political backdrop (set during a time of labor unrest in 1980s England), along with the plentiful cursing from everyone onstage, has kept the tuner from achieving longstanding success with American family and tourist auds. Still, Broadway's "Billy" has generated plenty of coin in its time on the Rialto, with the tuner ringing more than $170 million since it began perfs Oct. 1, 2008. "Billy," with book and lyrics by screenwriter Lee Hall and music by Elton John, had its world preem in London in 2005, where the Stephen Daldry-helmed staging is still playing. There's also a North American touring production out on the road. The Broadway incarnation is produced by Universal Pictures Stage Prods., Working Title Films and Old Vic Prods. in association with Weinstein Live Entertainment. Contact Gordon Cox at gordon.cox@variety.com

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Fox Accumulates Comedy From 'MadTV' Author, ABC Galleries (Exclusive)

Scott King MadTV's Scott King has offered his second project this development season. Fox has acquired The After Wife, from ABC Galleries and King, with Brillstein Television's JoAnn Alfano set to executive produce. The comedy involves four people, all whose partnerships ended because of various scams, who meet and bond together. King, whose credits include Logo's The Large Gay Sketch Show, will pen the project and executive produce alongside former Lifetime executive Alfano. Additionally, the APA-repped King has signed with Anonymous Content for representation. King has additionally offered Stuck backwards to ABC. The ABC Galleries project, executive created by Mark Gordon and also the Mark Gordon Co.'s Andrea Shay, involves a parent that has a near-dying experience must heal his old wounds together with his children. Email: Lesley.Goldberg@thr.com Twitter: @Snoodit RELATED: Hot Producer Mark Gordon Discloses What TV Projects the Systems Are Purchasing ABC Galleries TV Development The Objective Gordon Company

REVIEW: Anna Faris Draws the Short Straw in What's Your Number?

There are hundreds of reasons we should welcome the new trend of movies featuring women who aren’t afraid to admit they enjoy sex and who use language that isn’t always granny-approved. In theory, the Georgia O’Keefe-like flowering of the genre should speak of a newfound freedom in how we think and talk about women’s sexuality. There’s just one problem: The movies are crap. And more often than not, they’re filled with women who worry more about what others think of them rather than less. That was true of the allegedly groundbreaking (and extremely popular) Bridesmaids. But the tendency is even more pronounced, and more egregious, in What’s Your Number?, in which Anna Faris plays a twentysomething who totes up the number of guys she’s slept with (19) and realizes it’s nearly twice the alleged average, as reported in Marie Claire magazine. She vows that the next guy she sleeps with will be the one, and she won’t have to worry about feeling slutty any longer. As distasteful as that premise is, you could probably do something with it, and early in What’s Your Number?, director Mark Mylod — who has directed largely for television (Shameless, Entourage) and has made a handful of features like Ali G Indahouse and The Big White — peppers us with a montage of ridiculous women’s mag headlines, stuff about changing yourself to make men like you more, not that there’s anything wrong with the way you are, mind you. That suggests at least a glancing awareness of the way young, single women are groomed to think there’s something wrong with them if they can’t attract Mr. Right. But in the end — actually, well before the end — What’s Your Number?, instead of refuting such idiocy, plays like a movie ripped from the pages of one of those magazines: What if I’ve slept with too many guys? What if nobody wants me because I’ve slept around too much? My sister is getting married, but I’m not! Waaaaaaah! What’s Your Number? does pay feeble lip service to the double standard that it’s OK for guys to sleep with anyone they want, while women must somehow maintain the illusion of purity and inexperience. But the vibrations of insecurity radiating from Faris’s character, who bears the unscrupulously cute name Ally Darling, are almost too much to bear. It doesn’t matter that Faris is in on the joke — it still steamrolls over her. As the movie opens, Ally is ditching one of the guys who keep drifting into her life without committing — this time, it’s a green-obsessed biker dude played by Zachary Quinto, who rolls out of her bed and out the door with barely a shrug. This isn’t what Ally wants, understandably, and it doesn’t help that her older sister, Daisy (the wonderful Ari Graynor, who has a knack for being both kittenish and deadpan, though she has little to do here), is obsessed with her upcoming nuptials. The pair’s uptight mom, played by Blythe Danner, hovers nearby, expressing consistent disappointment and displeasure with her younger daughter, while beaming at the older. After a chance encounter with a formerly tubby but now slimmed-down ex, Ally becomes convinced that some of her former beaus may have improved with age. Luckily, her across-the-hall neighbor, a cutie with commitment issues of his own — his name is Colin, and he’s played by an unfettered, ridiculously appealing Chris Evans — has the know-how to track people down out of nowhere. And so he and Ally begin riffling through her past to secure her future.

Hargitay funds scholarship

"Law and Order: SVU" star Mariska Hargitay has led $100,000 to invest in a scholarship at her alma mater, the UCLA School of Theater Film and tv. The Mariska Hargitay scholarship for acting students will probably be restricted to underserved graduate and undergrad students. Since 1999, Hargitay has referred to detective Olivia Benson on "Law and Order: SVU," winning an Emmy for your role. Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com

In Recognition of Mick Jagger's Potential New Role, 9 Great Performers Who Are Able To Also Act

Don't hold your breath awaiting Mick Jagger to guide 'Tabloid' into theaters -- in the end, it's only within the script stage -- but when it will, the film allows the Moving Gemstones lead singer to increase his Hollywood resume. Positive thing, too, since Jagger pales as compared to the following world-class performers if this involves acting careers. Ahead, nine great performers who also are actually pretty great stars. More often than not. 9 Great Performers Who Become Great Stars CherElvis PresleyBarbra StreisandJustin TimberlakeDavid BowieJennifer HudsonMadonnaWill SmithBeyonce See All Moviefone Art galleries » Top photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images

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Visual Effects Society Issues Bill Of Privileges

The Visual Effects Society, theindustry’s organization of visual effects artists and specialists, today launched a Bill of Privileges made to call focus on problems affecting its membership and Hollywood. The document follows a wide open letter towards the entertainment industry through the VES, which reported a volitile manner of working conditions and benefits in addition to earnings for effects pros around the world. Within the VES open letter, we stated the time had come to step-up because the voice from the visual effects industry by speaking to any or all parties regarding concerns, stated professional director Eric Roth. At this time around we now have involved in a energetic dialog with key stakeholders whatsoever levels and believe our Bill of Privileges displays the vital concerns of every segment of the profession. Our next thing is to pay attention to getting both sides together to find solutions.

Cam Gigandet Lands Lead In TNTs Western Pilot Gateway

EXCLUSIVE: Actor Cam Gigandet (Burlesque) has showed up one of the leads inside the TNT Western drama pilot Gateway also called Container Star. The experienceOrjourney project from Bruce C. McKenna and Danny Cannon received a cast-contingent pilot order lately. Occur the Colorado town of the title inside the 1880s, Gateway notifies the story of three brothers and sisters who a part of to be able to save their town when their sheriff father is wiped out, pitting them against a corrupt cattle baron likely to increase the risk for town their very own. Gigandet, whose casting does not lift the contingency round the Warner Horizon-produced project, may have one of the brothers and sisters, Mike. Gigandet, repped by WME and Luber Roklin, recently wrapped the Joel Schumacher-directed Trespass opposite Nicholas Cage and Nicole Kidman.

Gandolfini, Gyllenhaal and much more at TIFF 2011 Days 7 and 8

Even we achieve the final weekend from the 2011 Toronto Worldwide Film Festival, you will find still lots of movies to determine and stars to gawk at. Here is a roundup of the items TIFF needed to offer on days 7 and 8. Gandolfini, Gyllenhaal and much more throughout days 7 and 8 of TIFF 2011 Shawn AshmoreJessica ChastainWendy CrewsonMichael EklundJames GandolfiniMaggie GyllenhaalTerrence Howard And Wendy CrewsonJumping to the red-colored carpetDominic MonaghanBill NighySaoirse Ronan and Alexis BledelMira Sorvino"Hysteria" Director Tanya WexlerThe 'Winnie' Premiere See All Moviefone Art galleries »

RATINGS RAT RACE: OK Debut For Ringer, 90210 And Parenthood Premieres Down

The CW brass considered the new Sarah Michelle Gellar drama Ringer a self-starter, and it proved them right in its debut last night. The mystery drama originally developed and piloted for CBS drew 2.74 million viewers, jumping 68% from its lead-in, the fourth-season premiere of 90210 (1.6 million). Ringer also brought in a broader, mostly older audience. In adults 18-49, the show was up from 90210 by 50% (1.2/3 vs. 0.8/3), while in adults 18-34, the advantage was 22% (1.1/3 vs. 0.9/2). Versus CW’s series debuts last fall, Ringer matched the performance of the now-defunct Hellcats and was down from the premiere of Nikita (1.4/4), though Nikita had a much stronger lead-in with The Vampire Diaries. Ringer was the CW’s most-watched program in the time period in three years, since the series premiere of 90210 in September 2009. Given the fact that last night was the CW’s first night of original programming after three months of repeats, the CW will give Ringer more sampling by re-running the premiere on Friday and again next Monday at 9 PM. As for 90210, it was down 18% in total viewers from the series’ debut last fall when it aired in the Monday 8 PM slot. It was on par with the May season finale. The other series to premiere last night night was NBC’s Parenthood (2.3/6 in 18-49, 6.8 million total viewers), which was down 15% from last season’s debut. In total viewers, the dramedy drew its largest audience since then. Like last September, the Parenthood season opener followed the final performance show of America’s Got Talent (3.6/10, 13.2 million), which was down 8% from last year though it was up 16% from last week to hit an eight-week high in the demo. (Talent is expected to close some of the ratings gap with last year as the reality series is always adjusted up in the finals.) At 8 PM, the season and presumably series finale of It’s Worth What? (1.1/4) was down 8% from last week to match a series low. ABC airedWipeout (2.0/6), followed by ABC News’ Jackie Kennedy audio tapes special (1.5/4). CBS and Fox aired all repeats. NBC (2.4/7, 8.2 million) won the night in 18-49 while CBS (1.6/5, 8.9 million) surprisingly topped the total viewer competition with no originals.

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Letter from Toronto: Hysteria Hums Along; Albert Nobbs Drops the Tea Tray

A tribute to vibrators and the women who love them, Tanya Wexler’s Hysteria is a jaunty little entertainment that’s almost plowed under by its early-suffragette arguments for women’s equality. But like the little motorized whatsit that is its subject, the movie’s charms are ultimately irresistible. The picture is set in Victorian London, a time and place where the women’s ailment known as hysteria was treated by some rather, um, direct and interesting methods. (According to the movie, they involve two kinds of oil and a doctor’s fingers.) Hugh Dancy plays Mortimer Granville, a physician who’s interested in modern medicine — he’s hip to the idea of germs while all the other docs are still hung up on leeches. No hospital will have him, and he feels lucky to land a job in the office of one Dr. Robert Dalrymple (Jonathan Pryce), who specializes in this delicate female complaint. “It’s the plague of our time!” he tells his young colleague. “Half the women in London are afflicted!” Only half? Anyway, many of the afflicted make their way to the good doctor’s office, so many that Dr. Granville begins suffering desperately from hand cramps. Luckily, his closest friend, a layabout aristocrat played by a marvelously louche Rupert Everett, has invented an electric feather duster that, with a few tweaks, actually serves as a handy hysteria treatment device. The thing catches on like wildfire, and everybody’s happy. Well, not quite. There’s also a creaky side plot involving the doctor’s outspoken daughter Charlotte (Maggie Gyllenhaal) and her crusade to help the poor and attain equal rights for all women; it wears thin pretty quickly. Still, Gyllenhaal — with that bright, expressive, acorn-shaped face — carries on valiantly, keeping the material from getting too preachy. The movie’s offhand moments are the most fun, as when the two doctors, plus Everett, try the device on their first patient: They put a drape across her legs and don swimming goggles, peering expectantly into the abyss before — huzzah! — achieving victory. Hysteria is most delightful when it slips into its naughtiest groove and just purrs. It’s probably no coincidence that in Rodrigo Garcia’s Albert Nobbs, Glenn Close, who plays a woman living and dressing as a man and working as a waiter in a 19th-century Dublin hotel, bears a close resemblance to Gordon Jackson, who played butler Mr. Hudson in the ’70s BBC TV series Upstairs, Downstairs. (Pauline Collins, who co-starred with Jackson in the series, also appears in the film.) But Close’s character — the Albert Nobbs of the title — probably isn’t as content with her work as Mr. Hudson was. She’s hoping it’s a means to an end: She’s saving her meager earnings so she can open a tobacco shop and, perhaps, entice the maid she’s in love with (played by the winsome Mia Wasikowska) to share her life with her. The premise is intriguing, and if any director is sensitive enough to explore the plight of a woman trying to pass as a man, it’s probably Garcia. (The screenplay was written by Close and Irish novelist John Banville.) But Albert Nobbs is almost too sensitive — it has a quivering, tentative quality about it that has to do largely with Close’s performance. Her Albert is a human being in pain, and it’s not fun to watch her suffering. But Close too often comes off as a wan Valentine. With her seemingly lashless eyelids and narrow smile, she looks ready to blow off the face of the earth in a heartbeat. Albert’s silent agony comes to seem masochistic early in the film, perhaps because Close spends far too much time gazing into some imaginary distance, fingering her inner pain until it’s worn thin. You feel terrible for her character; but that doesn’t necessarily mean you want to watch her. Read more of Stephanie Zacharek’s 2011 Toronto International Film Festival coverage here.

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Kevin Hart comedy docu is weekend's B.O. surprise

Look who's laughing now. Comedian Kevin Hart's standup concert docu "Laugh at My Pain," from Codeblack Entertainment, became the weekend B.O.'s standout, with a revised $1.9 million from just 97 locations. It was the largest debut for such a concert pic since "Martin Lawrence Live: Runteldat" in 2002. The African-American comic, who has had several Comedy Central specials, also has roles in Tim Story's upcoming comedy "Think Like a Man" and Nick Stoller's "Five Year Engagement." What's more, "Pain" had a rare day-and-date bow in West Africa (where Hart has a significant fanbase), which yielded $6,000 as the market's overall No. 3 pic. The film earned top grosses in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and New York, though according to Codeblack CEO Jeff Clanagan, "Pain" ranked first or second place in 80% of all the film's Stateside debut theaters through Sunday. "Pain" -- which recouped its entire P&A cost this weekend, Clanagan said -- earned the most of any film opening at fewer than 100 locations since "Chicago" in 2002. (Lionsgate's "Precious" came close in 2009, bowing to $1.87 million from 18 engagements.) "We have a very keen knowledge of how to reach the urban market," Clanagan told Variety. "But the key is Kevin." Clanagan said his team at Codeblack, which released on DVD Hart's 2010 TV broadcast "Seriously Funny," capitalized on the comedian's social-networking fanbase, targeting fans who had watched his YouTube videos. Outside the U.S., Hart's online videos have generated the most hits from fans in the U.K. Hart has more than 2 million Twitter followers, as well as some 4 million fans on Facebook, of which 250,000 come from West Africa. That's what led to the pic's launch there, Clanagan said. Codeblack also plans to roll out the pic in Blighty and South Africa. "Studios keep telling us that our films don't travel overseas," Clanagan said. "We beg to differ." Six year-old Codeblack has distributed more than 100 urban-themed DVD titles and several theatrical releases.Domestically, Codeblack partnered with AMC Theaters' independent division, which guaranteed trailer placement and in-theater advertising. "They came to the table with a lot of extras that you normally wouldn't get from an exhibitor," Clanagan said. Codeblack will broaden "Pain" to 10 additional markets on Friday, with plans eventually to release the pic at most in 400 locations. Contact Andrew Stewart at andrew.stewart@variety.com

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Greatest Loser's Mike Poueu in Critical Condition After Falling Building

Mike Poueu Greatest Loser contestant Mike Poueu is within critical condition after falling several tales off a building over the past weekend, TMZ reviews.Poueu experienced a pelvic injuries, torn ligaments, a pierced lung along with a damaged leg, but is conscious inside a Bay Area hospital, based on the site. It's unclear what triggered the Saturday fall.Take a look at photos of Mike Poueu"Mike Poueu is really a beloved person in our Greatest Loser family and that we are keeping him and the family within our ideas and hopes," NBC stated inside a statement.Poueu lost 142 pounds on Season 9 of Greatest Loser and it is engaged to fellow contestant Stephanie Anderson.

Film Factory comes out 'Fin' at Toronto

The spanish language sales house Film Factory Entertainment has nabbed worldwide sales privileges to Jorge Torregrossa's debut "Fin" (The Finish). "Finish" is going to be brought to purchasers at Toronto. Three of Spain's foremost production gamers team on "Finish": Apaches Entertainment ("The Impossible"), Mod Producciones ("Agora") and The spanish language commercial broadcaster Antena 3's film division Antena 3 Films ("You'll Meet a Tall Dark Stranger"). "Finish" activates a reunion of old buddies, now within their 30s or 40s, who spend the weekend inside a mountain vacation cabin. An unusual, sudden incident leaves all of them with no way of communication towards the outdoors world. Seeking help, the audience falls apart, just like a brand new natural world is revealed for their astonished eyes. Cast is brought by Maribel Verdu. A couple of Spain's most searched for-after scriptwriters have composed "Finish": Jorge Guerricaechevarria ("Cell 211") and Sergio G. Sanchez ("The Orphanage"). The script adjusts David Monteagudo's same entitled best-selling novel. Pic is within production, shooting within the Madrid and Valencia regions. " 'End' is really a thriller with decisive fantasy elements. Young people need original plot twists in genre movies, as with 'End,' that is unquestionably among the great The spanish language productions of the season,Inch Film Factory Boss Vicente Canales told Variety. Film Factory's Toronto slate for Toronto includes: Gonzalo Lopez Gallego's vehicle-chase action movie "Inertia" "Puzzled Love," that has 13 company directors Juan Jose Campanella toon pic "Foosball" and Eduardo Cortes' "Winning Streak." Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

Toronto: Fox 2000 Acquires Screen Privileges To Novel The Word What Of Flowers Lucy Fisher and Doug Wick To Create

Fox 2000 Pictures has optioned screen privileges to Vanessa Diffenbaugh’s debut novel The Word What of Flowers, using the movie to become created by Lucy Fisher and Doug Wick’s Red-colored Wagon banner. Fox literary consultant Came Reed championed the project, which Carla Hacken will oversee for that studo Rachel Shane will oversee for Red-colored Wagon. Diffenbaugh’s novel, a brand new You are able to Occasions bestseller and released by Ballantine Books, informs the storyline of the lady raised within the promote care system. Interacting with the Victorian art of bouquet, she discovers to beat her troubled past, accept love from the flower vendor, and lastly reconcile using the only mother she's known. Film privileges were symbolized by Sylvie Rabineau of RWSG and posting privileges by Sally Wofford-Girand of Brick House Literary Agents.

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Jesse Trump Manages to lose Libel Suit Over Being Known as A 'Millionaire'

Andrew H. Master/Getty Images A Nj appeals court has confirmed a lesser court's ruling to dismiss a defamation suit introduced by Jesse Trump against a magazine author who stated real estate magnate/reality TV star isn't a real billionaire. Inside a ruling released on Wednesday, the appeals court states that Trump hasn't shown thatauthor Timothy O'Brien committed "actual malice" by stating three un named sources who believed the internet price of The Apprentice star to become between $150 million and $250 million. Trump filed the $5 billion suit last year over O'Brien'sbook,TrumpNation: The skill of Being The Jesse. The suit was declined last year with a Nj superior judge. Trump then become a huge hit the judgment about the theory that depending on anonymous sources could rise towards the actual malice standard required for politicians to prevail inside a libel suit. But a Nj appeals court doesn't begin to see the logic here. Based on the decision: "There have been no significant internal incongruencies within the information supplied by the private sources, nor was there 'reliable' information that contradicted their reviews, providing proof of actual malice.Nothing indicates that O'Brien was subjectively conscious of the falsity of his source's figures or he had actual doubts regarding the information's precision." The most recent decision will probably give Trump one more reason to gripe concerning the nation's libel laws and regulations. In past public comments, Trump has stated these laws and regulations "haven't been fair." For Trump's own estimation of his internet worth, Trump's lawyer states it's been "proven effectively" to exceed $7 billion. On the other hand, throughout a depositing, Trump accepted that his feeling of financial worth is dependent on his feelings day-to-day. Requested whether or not this really was correct that his "internet worth rises and lower based on [his] own feelings," here's Trump's funny response: "Yes, even my very own feelings, regarding in which the world is, in which the world is certainly going, which can alter quickly from daily. Then you've a September eleventh, and also you don't feel so great with regards to you and also you don't feel so great concerning the world and also you don't feel so great about New You are able to City. Then you've annually later, and also the city is really as hot like a pistol. Even several weeks it would be a different feeling. So yeah, even my very own feelings affect my value to myself." E-mail: eriqgardner@yahoo.com Twitter: @eriqgardner Jesse Trump