Ridley Scott on 'Prometheus': There Won't Be Any Xenomorphs

And also the 'Prometheus' plot thickens. Ridley Scott's first sci-fi flick in 30 years might be loosely associated with the 'Alien' franchise, however the director wants you to definitely acquire one factor obvious: There'll not, under any conditions, be xenomorphs (the creature in the 'Alien' movies) in 'Prometheus.' Within an interview with Filmophilia, Scott says his approaching movie won't feature the famous extra-terrestrials Sigourney Weaver fought against off for a long time. "No. Definitely not. They squashed it dry," confesses Scott. "[The xenomorph] did perfectly. He made it, he's now in Disneyland in Orlando, with no way shall we be held returning there. How did he finish up in Disneyland? I saw him in Disneyland, Jesus!Inch Additionally to 'Promtheus,' Ridley also talked about why he has not gone to the sci-fi in almost 3 decades. I believe a primary reason why I have never gone to science-fiction, despite the fact that I have frequently noodled around, considered it, sought out story, sought out material, is that you have a nice wholesomeness towards the original Alien. It's fairly pure. And ['Prometheus'] does really raise a myriad of other questions, if someone could, a being, might be as monstrously clever to produce something similar to we familiar with the initial one -- I usually figured it is a weapon, and that i always figured that [the ship within the first 'Alien'] would be a company of weapons. Therefore, who's that, within that suit? That wasn't a skeleton, which was a suit. And when you open the suit, exactly what do you receive within it? And why were they going, where were they going? You should check out the whole interview over on Filmophilia. 'Prometheus,' which stars Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron, Guy Pearce and Idris Elba, hits theaters June 21, 2012. [via Filmophilia and JoBlo] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Foster named chairman of Verve Music

Veteran producer and music exec David Foster has been named chairman of Universal Music Group's Verve Music Group. Based in L.A., Foster will report to UMG chairman-CEO Lucian Grainge. Foster will head creative operations of the unit, with a focus on signing new talent and developing Verve's roster of adult and pop acts. Verve's creative team will include senior VPs of A&R Jay Landers and Jaymes Foster, producer-engineer Jochem van der Saag and VP of A&R Dahlia Ambach Caplin. A 16-time Grammy winner, three-time Oscar nominee and Emmy and Golden Globe honoree, Foster has worked as a producer, songwriter and arranger with Michael Buble, Josh Groban, Celine Dion, Andrea Bocelli, Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera, Barbra Streisand, Madonna, Cher, Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson, among many others. Among his productions is the top-selling soundtrack for "The Bodyguard." He previously operated Warner Bros.' boutique imprint 143 Records, where he signed the Corrs. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

Charlie Sheen Set to Make a Splash at NATPE

Fox Fox and CBS shared a relatively uneventful December Tuesday last night, each earning a 2.9 rating among adults 18-49. As was the case with most original episodes last night, Glee and New Girl both were both down to their season low. Each dropped three percent among adults 18-49, for respective 2.9 and 3.3 ratings. Raising Hope saw a five percent boost in the demo, finishing Fox's night with a 2.3. PHOTOS: Behind the Scenes of Fox's 'New Girl' On CBS, the shared win among adults 18-49 was eclipsed by a handed victory among total viewers. The network averaged 15.5 million, with 9:00 p.m. offering of NCIS: LA earning its largest audience since the season premiere. NCIS topped all other shows among adults 18-49, earning a 3.5, followed by NCIS: LA (3.0) and Unforgettable (2.1). The latter was down 5 percent for a season low. NBC came in third, with a 2.2 for the night. The curiously-timed William & Kate: Inside the Royal Marriage special netted a 1.2 rating among adults 18-49, before a two-hour block of The Biggest Loser finale averaged a 2.3 in the demo, its best showing of the season. PHOTOS: Fall TV Death Pool: Which New Shows Will Be Axed? ABC had one lone new offering for the night, the 8:00 p.m. broadcast of Last Man Standing. It earned a 2.2 among adults 18-49, down a whopping 19 percent from last week for a new series low. Repeats of Last Man Standing, The Middle, Suburgatory and Body of Proof gave ABC a 1.5 for the night. 90210 and Ringer were also reruns for the CW, giving the network a 0.3 for the night. Tuesday, Dec. 13, Overnight Ratings: 8 p.m. CBS: NCIS (19.0 million viewers, 3.5 rating in adults 18-49) Fox: Glee (7.1 million, 2.9) ABC: Last Man Standing (7.5 million, 2.2) NBC: William & Kate: Inside the Royal Marriage (5.3 million, 1.2) The CW: 90210 (R) (821,000, 0.3) 8:30 p.m. ABC: Last Man Standing (R) (6.1 million, 2.0) 9 p.m. Fox: New Girl (6.8 million, 3.3) CBS: NCIS: Los Angeles (16.3 million, 3.0) NBC: The Biggest Loser (7.5 million, 2.5) ABC: The Middle (R) (4.6 million, 1.5) The CW: Ringer (R) (604,000, 0.2) 9:30 p.m. Fox: Raising Hope (5.1 million, 2.3) ABC: Suburgatory (R) (3.8 million, 1.3) 10 p.m. NBC: The Biggest Loser (8.05 million, 2.9) CBS: Unforgettable (11.2 million, 2.1) ABC: Body of Proof (R) (4.8 million, 1.1) TV Ratings

Shame's Late Night Lovers Pile on David Denby

When it rains it pours. Ask David Denby, the embattled, embargo-flouting NYer critic who, over the course of one week, has drawn the wrath of both Scott Rudin and Shame’s unsung co-stars Calamity Chang and DeeDee Luxe — a.k.a. Late Night Lover #1 and #2. Tough crowd! Best known as veteran performers on the NYC burlesque scene, the ladies had already taken Twitter swings at Denby’s NYer colleague (and Shame hater) Anthony Lane a couple weeks ago. This morning, a few days after Denby blogged his own disapproval of the McQueen, the duo returned to their respective Twitter pages for their latest arousing tag-team effort. It all went something like this: .bbpBox{background:url(http://a0.twimg.com/profile_background_images/55790865/Twitter_BG_Final_final.jpg) #9AE4E8;padding:20px;}Denby on “Shame”: The film “is borderline absurd, and I’m amazed that so many people seem to be taking it seriously” http://t.co/yaYOfRDASat Dec 10 22:50:04 via HootSuiteThe NYerNewYorker .bbpBox{background:url(http://a1.twimg.com/profile_background_images/274936185/wallpaper2.jpg) #F2A973;padding:20px;}He’s even grouchier! Lol @DeeDeeLuxe @NewYorker http://t.co/2gLmdc4FMon Dec 12 17:43:19 via Twitter for iPhoneCalamity ChangCalamityChang .bbpBox{background:url(http://a1.twimg.com/images/themes/theme11/bg.gif) #FF6699;padding:20px;}@CalamityChang @NewYorker More like hes working out his own religious issues than critiquing the film. Seems he had a cathartic journey…Tue Dec 13 09:36:32 via webDeeDee LuxeDeeDeeLuxe .bbpBox{background:url(http://a1.twimg.com/images/themes/theme11/bg.gif) #FF6699;padding:20px;}@CalamityChang Hilariously dramatic-Fasbndr lies naked spread-eagled on his bed, nailed to his cross. Brandon Sullivan screws for your sins.Tue Dec 13 10:14:22 via webDeeDee LuxeDeeDeeLuxe Amazing! I cannot wait to see what fallout comes of Denby’s inevitable “We Bought the Zoo, or whatever it’s called” takedown. Does Crystal the Monkey tweet? Follow S.T. VanAirsdale on Twitter. Follow Movieline on Twitter.

Maintain Movieline's #WalkofShame Via Livetweet!

The Walk of Shame is here! And when you are able to’t maintain NY City to become listed on me, Jen Yamato and our local buddies of Movieline in going to the watering holes featured in Michael Fassbender’s superb new film, you could monitor the experience via Twitter — we’ll be livetweeting here through the night! And when you need to do are actually in Manhattan and wish to visit the path, we’ll be also notifying folks in our locations and timing on the way. (You'll find the overall itinerary here.) Hopefully to determine or know what you think… Movieline’s Walk of ‘Shame’ Livetweet

Ex-Miss USA Fakih Arrested On Driving Under The Influence Charge

First Released: December 4, 2011 9:11 PM EST Credit: WireImage Caption Miss Michigan Rima Fakih wins this years Miss USA Pageant at Planet Hollywood Casino Resort in Vegas, Nevada on May 16, 2010 HIGHLAND PARK, Mich. -- An attorney for ex-Miss USA Rima Fakih states police within the Detroit enclave of Highland Park arrested his client on the drunken driving charge. Doraid Elder informs the Detroit Free Press that Fakih is extremely saddened and incredibly apologetic for that situation that they is within at this time. Elder states police arrested Fakih early Saturday. The 26-year-old Fakih was created in Lebanon. She was elevated in NY and gone to live in Michigan in 2003. Her family lives within the Detroit suburb of Dearborn. She won the Miss USA Pageant in May 2010. Her reign ended June 19, 2011. She was the very first Miss Michigan to win the title since 1993 and also the first Arab American champion ever. Copyright 2011 through the Connected Press. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Happy Birthday, Britney Warrior spears! Celebrate by Watching This Absurd Clip from 'Crossroads'

Just like you needed more proof that Britney Warrior spears isn't a girl any longer, there's this: mom of two turns 30 today. 30! On 12 ,. 2, 1981 in McComb, Miss., Warrior spears was created, most probably making similar sounds towards the ones she makes on 'I Wanna Go' and various other pop staples. (Girl includes a factor for robot baby cooing.) While Warrior spears is better referred to as a pop celebrity -- and tabloid train wreck -- she used to be considered a superstar. Sorta! To celebrate Spears's 30th birthday, let us have a clip in the motion picture classic 'Crossroads,' with future 'Avatar' star Zoe Saldana! Happy birthday, Brit-brit! [Photo: Getty] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Academy To Screen First Best Pic Winner Wings For Paramounts 100th Birthday

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences said today that it will screen its first Best Picture Oscar winner, the 1927 silent film Wings, on January 18 next year as part of a celebration of Paramount Pictures’ 100th anniversary. Tickets are available beginning today. The movie, which starred Clara Bow, Charles “Buddy” Rogers, Richard Arlen and Gary Cooper, first premiered in 1927. It also was the only silent film to win the Best Picture Oscar, something worth noting especially this year with the awards buzz surrounding Michel Hazanavicius’ black-and-white silent The Artist, which the Weinstein Co is distributing and mounting a series Oscar campaign for after sweeping it up at Cannes; it already won the Best Pic award from the NY Film Critics Circle earlier this week. The Wings screening next month will be a premiere of a restoration by Paramount with the help of the Academy Film Archive, complete with live-music accompaniment on the organ by Clark Wilson. It’s part of the Academy’s Paramount celebration that includes the exhibition “Paramount’s Movie Milestones: A Centennial Celebration,” which features photographs, posters, design sketches and personal correspondence in conjunction with the studio’s birthday. The exhibit will run January 6-February 5 in the Academy’s Grand Lobby Gallery.

Apple's iPhone Is Yahoo's Biggest Search Term of the Year

Apple's iPhone was the most-searched term of the year, Yahoo is set to report Thursday.our editor recommendsApple Has Sold More Than 4 Million iPhone 4S DevicesiPhone 4 Explodes on Australian FlightSiri, the iPhone 4S Personal Assistant, Achieves Viral Fame with Snarky Remarks (Video) In its 10th annual Year in Review, the online portal and search company says the iPhone marks the second time in a decade that a gadget has topped its list, the first time being in 2002 when Sony's PlayStation 2 was the most-searched term on the Internet. PHOTOS: Apple Products in TV and Movies Last year's winner was the BP Oil Spill, the year before that it was Michael Jackson, and four years in a row prior to that it was Britney Spears who dominated Web search. Following the iPhone, the next biggest search term in 2011 thus far is Casey Anthony, who was found not guilty of murdering her 2-year-old daughter three years earlier. PHOTOS: 10 TV Trials That Shook the World: Casey Anthony, OJ Simpson, Rodney King Only one TV show, American Idol, cracked the top 10 this year, as did two news events: a giant earthquake in Japan and the killing of Osama Bin Laden. All other terms in the top 10 were Hollywood celebrities: Kim Kardashian, Katy Perry, Jennifer Lopez, Lindsay Lohan and Jennifer Aniston. Yahoo also breaks it down into categories, such as "Top-Searched Obsessions." Charlie Sheen was tops there, beating out oddities like The Rapture, Angry Birds, Planking and Tiger Mom. PHOTOS: Charlie Sheen's Wacky Twitpics The top athletes were auto racer Danica Patrick and golfer Tiger Woods, while the most-searched political figures were Sarah Palin followed by President Obama. Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger was fifth on that list, just after former presidential hopeful John Edwards. PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery Steve Jobs: 10 Memorable Milestones of the Apple Co-Founder's Career Related Topics Barack Obama Jennifer Lopez Kim Kardashian Charlie Sheen Sarah Palin American Idol Yahoo Apple Tron: Legacy Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 Osama Bin Laden Transformers

Lara preps Mexican battle epic

HUELVA, Spain -- Mexico's Rafa Lara ("La Milagrosa," "Labios rojos") is set to direct "5 de mayo: la batalla," re-creating Mexico's 1862 Battle of Puebla.The war film is budgeted at $5.5 million, uses 5,000 members of Mexico's armed forces and is backed to the hilt by Mexico's State of Puebla, which has put up $2.5 million."5 de mayo" weighs in as the latest in a string of sweeping and high-end -- for Mexico -- historical dramas produced in Mexico over the last couple of years, further confirming the raised ambitions of Latin American filmmakers.Written by Lara and producer partner Francisco Gallastegui, "5 de mayo" covers the December 1861 invasion of Mexico by Emperor Napoleon III's troops.It also takes in the destruction of Mexico's elite Oaxaca Battalions, victims of a massive gunpowder explosion, the May 4 ambush of Mexico's conservative forces, who supported the invasion, and, in the film's final third, the Battle of Puebla itself, Lara said at Huelva's Co-Production Forum. In the battle, 4,000 Mexicans under the 33-year-old General Ignacio Zaragoza, low on guns and ammunition and some armed only with stones, defeated 5,000 crack French troops. Repelled, Napoleon III shelved plans to drive through Mexico and unite with Confederate Forces in the American Civil War, Lara said."5 de mayo" is set up at Gala Films, Lara and Gallastegui's Mexico City shingle. Mexico's state-owned Estudios Churubusco is co-producing, investing $1 million in services. Private investors are committing a further $500,000, Gallastegui said."5 de mayo" will roll early 2012, in time for Puebla's 150th anni celebrations, he added.Lara demonstrated his action movie directing chops in the 2006-shot "La Milagrosa," about the abduction of a well-to-do Colombian by FARC guerrilla forces. He also created and co-helmed Latino TV series "At the Edge of the Law," this year's serial-killer thriller "The 5th Commandment," now closing major territories sales for Latido, and sex comedy "Labios rojos," whose U.S. release, simultaneous to Mexico's, notched up $136,163 for Lionsgate through Oct. 28. Both "Commandment" and "Labios" screen at Ventana Sur, which kicks off Friday."Puebla was Mexico's most glorious battle," Lara said. "At such a sad time for Mexico, '5 de mayo' talks about a victory, a source of pride." Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

Jean Dujardin, 'The Artist's' Quiet Star, on American Audiences and Uggie your pet

It's ironic that George Clooney's finest competition within the Academy awards for top Actor may be Jean Dujardin. Ultimately, Dujardin -- most likely typically the most popular stars in France, with 23 film credits to his title -- was already being known to by some as "french George Clooney." Such as the dashing 39-year-old gets the looks and charm from the matinee idol -- or Clooney, 2011's nearest step to some matinee idol. It's also why Dujardin is the greatest choice to lead 'The Artist,' french import that's already the talk of Oscar season -- even though it's totally quiet. Directed by Michel Havazancius, 'The Artist' notifies the story of quiet film star George Valentin (Dujardin, who won Best Actor honors within the Cannes Film Festival taken), a titan of industry who eventually ends up round the outdoors searching in each time a new industry, talkies -- embodied onscreen by Berenice Bejo's Peppy Burns -- removes his livelihood. The quiet film (is also in black and white-colored) can be a love letter to Old Hollywood as well as the miracle of movies, a perfect antidote with a world where 'Jack and Jills' and 'Tower Heists' routinely hit the large screen. Dujardin spoke to Moviefone, via his interpreter, about filming 'The Artist,' the versions between French and American audiences, and Uggie your pet. 'The Artist' is clearly very difficult sell. Could it happen to be a difficulty on Michel to convince you it had been advisable for that career? The first time he stated it, I mentioned yes. Then, I'd a sizable doubt so to speak. I wasn't sure whatsoever essentially should do it, due to the fact I didn't know enough relating to this. Michel mentioned, "You're the one which needs to make it happen nobody are capable of doing this. I written it to suit your needs. I am unable to pressure you, but..." I referred to as back and mentioned, "Pardon me. I'm thinking like someone else. Clearly, I will take action.In . Personally, I loved it. I want to make quiet movies now. [Laughs] The thing that was it in regards to the experience that really made you fall deeply deeply in love with the quiet format? Michel had the music activity survive set. That, with an actor, multiples your emotions. It's the only film it may be completed in. You're live. Inside the movie, you're live. You're already inside the editing in the movie throughout. He'd positioned on music good scene. It absolutely was 35 incredible days. You're a significant star in France, but a newcomer to American audiences. You think that mystery helps the film whatsoever? Yes, absolutely. There's no judgement or expectation. They don't know Berenice, Michel or me. They're beginning from nothing. In Cannes, it absolutely was the identical factor. It's very comfortable. There's no pressure. It's all regulated controlled pleasure. People are kind after they start to see the movie... But does that frustrate you -- requiring to maybe prove yourself once more to another audience? No, because the tasks are done. It's on the watch's screen. I did so my job. After, I am in a position to explain it. It must be marvelous. I am not going everyone to like me, which i do not choose who likes me. You have to give them the choice, give them the option. Vincent Cassel involves mind just like a French actor who stars in films both here and abroad. Does that type of career suit your needs? Do you want to star in American films? It will have to be described as a role that's personally. It's the encounter, while using director as well as the story, that counts. It comes down lower towards the associations -- an individuals associations. It is not of a Hollywood machine. If only to take advantage of the director who becomes my cousin, my father, for just two several days. You permit you to ultimately that each. Like, in France, you won't numerous products to possess real yeses. You've labored with Michel three occasions now, so you've clearly learned that great human relationship. The facts about him that keeps you coming back? He's very calm. He never yells. Not once in three films together. He's reassuring. He's anxious, but he keeps it to themselves -- he's elegant because way. He's a difficult worker which he jokes around a good deal. If you have both, it's good. Your previous films with Michel -- the 'OSS 117' films -- were parodies. 'The Artist' may have easily drifted into that arena, however it won't do. How difficult could it happen to be to help keep the tonal balance? To not ensure it is a lot of a goof? Michel wanted two tales. His idea wound up being to build up the level of smoothness in the beginning in the movie -- the film within the film, the Douglas Fairbanks references. Nevertheless it wouldn't have organized with an hour and half. So, it visited more 'City Girl,' F.W. Murnau kind of story. Just telling an account. That's cinema. It is not quiet, black and white-colored. It's a simple story that's well-crafted. 'The Artist' is doing perfectly within the French box office, there is however some question if this can communicate with American audiences. You think there's that the distinction between your 2? Maybe french tend to be cineastes. Us citizens tend to be relaxed. Films certainly are a spectacle [to Us citizens. Entertainment. Here, people comment live. They laugh. They live it. This is actually the best gift you might have. In France ... it is not more intellectual, there is however a little more judgement. Being relaxed is a lot more from the problem. It's really a modesty. It's more prudish -- but it's not the sexual side of prudish. More modesty. There's a distance. I have to mention Uggie your pet, who was simply nearly the most popular onscreen dog ever he's like George's right arm inside the film. The amount of time did you have to devote to produce that relationship work? I understood it had been one more value for the project, which he can be a a part of George's existence. They are Siamese twins. It absolutely was really rather easy to make use of Uggie, because he's a really correctly trained dog. Very gifted. I merely required to follow him a little, improvise a little. Sometimes he'd follow me. Especially because of the sausages I'd throughout my pocket. [Laughs] 'The Artist' involves limited release on November. 25. Go back to Moviefone for further within the film's key players inside a couple of days. [Photo: TWC] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Kimberly McCullough Departing General Hospital

Kimberly McCullough Kimberly McCullough is departing General Hospital, Cleaning cleaning soap Opera Digest reviews.The actress, who plays Robin Scorpio, will exit the cleaning cleaning soap early next season to pursue pointing. Fans could possibly get a "poignant and really should-watch" narrative for Robin and husband Patrick (Jason Thompson), a show repetition mentioned. Exclusive: Jonathan Jackson discusses his shocking exit from General HospitalThe news comes each week after Jonathan Jackson (Lucky) introduced he'll leave General Hospital the next month.McCullough originated from the role of Robin in 1985 when she was 7. She left the show in 1996 making periodic guest looks before rejoining full-amount of time in 2005. She's won two Daytime Emmys on her behalf work.Will you miss McCullough?

Cinedigm to Open 'Pokemon the Movie' in Early December

Continuing to ramp up its event programming for theaters, Cinedigm Digital Cinema will distribute a new full length feature Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom on the weekend of Dec. 3 and 4 on 375 screens in North America, which the company said is a new record for digital distribution of a children's special event movie. The movie targeted at an audience of children and families is being presented by Cinedigm in partnership with The Pokémon Company International. Among the exhibitors carrying the program are AMC Theatres, National Amusements, Reading Entertainment, UltraStar Cinemas, Carmike Cinemas, Rave Cinemas, and Studio Movie Grill. "The response from our digital theatre partners around the country has been fantastic," said Brad Carroll, Vice President of Bookings at Cinedigm Digital Cinema. A second Pokémon picture, Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram, will premiere Dec. 10 on cable TV's the Cartoon Network. The Pokémon Company International has launched a V for Victini sweepstakes to promote the movies. Info is available at www.pokemon.com/win. The Pokémon Company International is a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, which launched the animated characters in 1996. There have been nearly a dozen movies, as well as 12 seasons of TGV shows, a Trading Card Game, and over 25 video games. This is the latest in a series of event programs for theaters from Cinedigm, which since Chris McGurk took over at the begging of 2011 has made major changes in its business. While its big revenue source is still converting theaters from film to digital, it has shifted its emphasis toward the software business and delivering specialized content to theaters. Recent releases include The Foo Fighters in 3D, the live 3D broadcast of the FIFA World Cup Championship, the BCS Championship, the Dave Matthews Band 3D concerts and PHISH concerts. Cinedigm has also run for the past six years the KIDTOONS series in over 165 theatres nationwide. Related Topics

Daily Mail Accused of 'Intimidating' Hugh Grant After the Actor's Leveson Testimony

LONDON - The Leveson Inquiry was warned Tuesday that Hugh Granthas been "punished" by newspapers for his decision to speak out on Monday on press intrusion.our editor recommendsHugh Grant Accuses 'The Mail on Sunday' of Phone Hacking Hugh Grant's Family 'Hounded' After He Spoke Out About Phone-HackingRupert Murdoch Was Asked by Parents of Murdered Schoolgirl to 'Put Things Right' at News Corp. Over Phone-Hacking Barristers representing the Metropolitan Police and hacking victims have said that the actor's treatment after giving evidence under oath would likely prove "intimidating" to other witnesses. The warning came after Associated Newspapers - the publisher of the Daily Mailand the Mail on Sunday- responded to Grant's allegation that his phone had been hacked by the Mail on Sundayby accusing him of lying under oath. "Mr Grant's allegations are mendacious smears driven by his hatred of the media," the publisher said in a statement that went on to say it "utterly refutes" Grant's claims that his phone had been hacked by the Mail on Sunday. GALLERY: Hollywood's Memorable Mea Culpas In response to an accusation that The Daily Mailhad paid off a hospital source to secure information about the recent birth of his child, the paper said it "unequivocally denies" the charge. But Robert Sherborne, the legal counsel representing the victims said the newspaper was using its power to bully the star of Four Weddings and A Funeraland Love Actually. What was filed in the pages of the Daily Mailand the website was not a denial but a personal attack on Mr Grant as a witness...what they suggested is that he was deliberately lying...."mendacious means lying." The statement came after the actor accused the Mail on Sundayof hacking his phone in 2007 during his evidence session to the Leveson Inquiry on Monday in what proved an emotional and occasionally stormy evidence session. "There is a difference between a right of reply and a right of attack - if those you have been brave enough to come and give evidence receive this kind of treatment then witnesses will be unwilling to be that brave any longer," Sherborne added. Metropolitan Police QC Neil Garmanechoed the concerns said he was concerned that Grant's treatment would impact on other witnesses due to give evidence at the Inquiry. "Witnesses will be very cautious, we fear, if the likelihood is that they will face that kind of treatment the day after. Other high profile witnesses who are expected to give evidence in person under oath include comedian Steve Coogan, actress Sienna Millerand Harry Potter author JK Rowling. Jonathan CaplanQC, representing Associated Newspapers, said that the newspapers had made the statement "under pressure" to respond to allegations of serious criminal misconduct, which it refutes. When asked about the personal nature of the attack on Grant, Caplan told Lord Justice Leveson:"I accept everything you say." The lawyers are expected to discuss ways to give relevant parties the right to reply during the hearing sessions. Related Topics Sienna Miller International Steve Coogan Hugh Grant Phone Hacking Scandal

Will Ferrell, Will Forte Jokes Before USC-UCLA Competition Football Game

The is, as always, abuzz within the impending USC-UCLA match-on November. 26 in the Coliseum. As THR reviews within this week's print edition, Trojan viruses and Bruin ties have long term deep, whether while watching camera or perhaps in the galleries' executive offices.our editor recommendsHollywood's Greatest Fantasy Football FansFantasy Football's $1 Billion-a-Year Business, 27 Million Gamers: 'It's a Sickness' PHOTOS: Hollywood's Greatest Fantasy Football Fans USC grads include George Lucas, Judd Apatow and Bryan Lourd, while UCLA grads vary from Francis Ford Coppola and Stacey Snider to Jack Black. Two more alums just couldn't help but spar if this found speaking concerning the opposing schools within our story on L.A.'s crosstown collegiate competition: UCLA GRAD WILL FORTE: "I don't really connect with USC fans. A particular kind of person goes there -- they aren't good people.They're very titled, the kind of person that won't contain the door to have an old lady. They'll deliberately walk a blind person into traffic. That's that which you're dealing with at this school." USC GRAD WILL FERRELL RESPONDS: "It's funny -- since USC surpassed UCLA within the U.S. News & World Report ratings, there's been an nervousness one of the Bruin faithful. We now have always maintained sports dominance, now that we now have academic brilliance, you simply have a pity party if you have anything related to UCLA." Related Subjects Will Ferrell Will Forte Sports

WEtv Orders Reality Series Starring Gospel Duo Mary Mary

WE tv has greenlit an eight-episode, one-hour unscripted series starring sisters and musicians Erica and Tina Campbell of the three-time Grammy award winning Gospel duo, Mary Mary. The series, tentatively titled Mary Mary, will follow the sisters as they balance busy careers and growing families. It will debut on March 29, 2012 and air on Thursday nights, a new night targeting urban audiences.

GUNS N ROSES

Presented by AEG Live. Band: Axl Rose, DJ Ashba, Ron Thal, Richard Fortus, Tommy Stinson, Dizzy Reed, Chris Pitman, Frank Ferrer. Examined November 18, 2011 Timing is essential in the world of Guns N Roses. Within the oft-made fun of span it needed to create the ultimately disappointing "Chinese Democracy" album to Axl Rose's curfew-busting, every once in awhile riot-inducing lateness, this rock band might as well give a clock and/or possibly a calendar into its logo design design. As of this, really the only Gotham-area stop round the band's first U . s . States tour in five years, there is a period on Guns n Roses' side. Onstage by eleven only hour after openers Asking Alexandria carried out their final tune this rock band bobbed and woven using a full three several hours of material, an unpredicted volume of it culled within the catalogs of other artists. According to your point of view, that created for a perf that was either incredibly generous or very bloated. The main body in the set started promisingly, while using title track to "Chinese Democracy" segueing into "Thank you for going to the Jungle" (an incredibly early airing regarding the was possibly the evening's most anticipated song). Rose's voice, a location a vast amount of internet discussion, was strong. He can't really hit our prime notes that indicated his singing within the twenties, but he's forget about stretching and missing them, choosing rather to re-interpret tunes like "It's All Regulated Too EasyInch and "Estranged" for just about any lower register. While there's no demeaning his vocal performance, Rose's overall vibe would be a little off-kilter. He left happens for enough costume changes to produce Diana Ross jerk in approval in addition to needed his leave at random points throughout instrumental passages and solos, which there has been many (including guitarist Ron Thal's undertake the Pink Panther theme plus an all-at work deck vamp through "Another Brick inside the Wall.") The quantity of covers in the Tommy Stinson-sang rave-on "My Generation" to not one, but two forays into AC-DC's catalog was striking, given the quantity of vintage originals that have been left with the wayside. However, the ensemble made an appearance most electrified when heading lower that road. Even Rose themselves looked most pleased when relaxing in the piano for just about any solo "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road." While purists desire lightning to strike, compelling a reunion in the original G n R selection, which imploded nearly 20 years ago, the current version works better just like a band. No, the three-guitar, two-keyboard combo presently backing Axl Rose isn't as dynamic or personality-driven becasue it is extended-ago predecessor, but it is a lot more coherent and natural, never threatening to spin in the rails or generate an onstage fistfight. Does meaning this version of Guns 'n Roses posseses an legendary album within it? Doubtful. However when this rock band could rein inside a couple of from the excesses that first seen it playing with a half-filled venue at 2 a.m., its potential just like a touring juggernaut is considerable. Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com

Netflix Builds up New Cases Of Arrested Development

Netflix And Showtime Eye Potential New Arrested Development Limited Series Similar to it did having its first original series acquisition, drama House Of Cards, Netflix has outbid an existing pay cable network for your rights to new cases of the Emmy Award-winning comedy series Arrested Development. Netflix and Showtime were both pursuing the completely new installment of Arrested Development, which will easily be available to Netflix clients noisy . 2013. The particular volume of episodes isn't determined, though within an Arrested Development panel discussion lately, where series creator Mitch Hurwitz broke what is the news in the series revival, he established the concept is always to execute a limited 9-10 episode series, which might be the bridge involving the original series as well as the extended-gestating Arrested Development movie. This program is ideal for each episode to give consideration to some different part of the Bluth clan. Arrested Development producer last century Fox TV does not have handles the cast, but all have expressed fascination with reprising their roles. Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Portia p Rossi, Michael Cera, Tony Hale, Jeffrey Tambor, David Mix, Alia Shawkat and Jessica Walter supported the idea within the panel lately. “Arrested Development… has was the age range,” 20thTV chairmen Dana Walden and Gary Newman mentioned, watching this is really the 3rd canceled series the studio had produced, along with Family Guy and Futurama, to come back. Everyone, ourselves incorporated, seems to appear such as the Bluths left the party a tad too early,” mentioned John Grazer and Ron Howard of Imagine TV, which co-produced Arrested Development with 20th TV (Howard also narrates the show). “Bringing a collection back from cancellation rarely happens, however,Arrested always involved as unconventional simply because they get, so that it seems totally appropriate this demonstrate that broke the mold is smashing it to pieces once again.

Joshua Leonard Tells A 'Lie' In This Exclusive Clip

There's no shortage of ways to deal with depression. You can ignore it and hope it goes away, for one, but that's not a recommended course. For some, therapy works. For others, medication is all they need, though that comes in a variety of forms: little tiny yellow pills, jagged red ones and sometimes, something a bit greener, as you'll see in this exclusive clip from "The Lie." "The Lie" stars and is written and directed by Joshua Leonard, perhaps best known for his groundbreaking work in "The Blair Witch Project," as Lonnie, a young man who finds his life altered after telling one little lie to get out of work. In today's exclusive clip from the new drama, Lonnie realizes that lying in therapy might be the key to getting, ah, "higher" in life. Leonard's "The Lie" hits theaters on November 18, 2011.

When Existence Hands You Lemon...Sing Through It

Today, the very first time, my voice malfunctioned within an audition. Unlike things i might have expected, heaven did not come crashes lower.My singing voice is fairly reliable. Even when I am not feeling great, and that i don't seem my best, it has a tendency to succeed pressurized. I have had moments of interest upon entering the audition room after which wound up amazed because when well things went. And even when my voice is not at peak performance, it's rare for this to stay in this type of condition the panel will easily notice something's wrong.However nowadays would be a new day my buddies.I visited an audition which i was pretty looking forward to. The show was with a composer I really like whose jobs are little carried out. I had been all targeted as much as perform a piece by him. After I awoke today I understood my voice wasn't at it is best, but figured I possibly could pull through my thirty seconds within the room. I went in, spoken using the accompanist, and was excited to sing this song I really like try not to reach do very frequently.The background music began. I opened up my mouth. The moment I began singing I new something was wrong. I possibly could have the gunk relocating on me. And this time around it had been audible. It had been apparent which i needed a glass or two water in order to obvious my throat. Obviously, there is little else that i can do but to sing through it.Fortunately singing vibrates individuals good old vocal cords. Following the first phrase I had been golden. Well...not golden, however i felt the panel had ample chance to listen to things i really seem like. I believe, if something similar to this had happened initially when i first moved here, I'd have panicked. I'd have assumed this company would believe I am horrible and spend the relaxation of time together wondering why I even arrived. However in time here I have realized it's really no use worrying such situations.There is a minute there today after i considered beginning over (which I have never done before), however I believed what is the point? I am only a person, right? Sometimes unexpected things happen. From time to time individuals situations are within our control, but most of the time they are not. If your room filled with people can't forgive me to be a genuine person, than I most likely should not use them anyway. (Obviously they were particularly nice individuals who did not appear phased through the problem within the smallest.)You will find always other auditions along with other jobs. Basically cried each time I screwed up a lyric, did not seem my best, or wasn't engaged enough within the audition room I'd spend a substantial part of my existence in tears. Rather, I select to forge ahead and relish the moment. I select not to take myself too seriously. I select to permit myself an error or two every so often.These days things did not go just how I'd wished, however i can't wait to determine what tomorrow needs to offer.Find Out More ON UNSCRIPTED

Thesps seize career reins

'Another Happy Day''Bridesmaids''Enlightened''Higher Ground''We Have to Discuss Kevin'"Each year around honours season there's talk of the number of great roles you will find for ladies,Inch states Vera Farmiga, the director-star of "Greater Ground." "There is however really this dearth of roles available for ladies.Inch "Greater Ground" -- according to Carolyn S. Briggs' memoir "This Dark World," is all about a born-again Christian who questions her belief while trying to locate her very own voice. Farmiga thought so strongly within the project that after financing fell through and continuing to move forward meant she would need to step behind your camera the very first time, she made the plunge -- this despite being three several weeks pregnant and also the growing physical discomfort she suffered throughout the shoot. Casting her boy Fynn inside a cameo and kid sister Taissa Farmiga as her more youthful self assisted turn the film right into a family affair (as well as stored your budget lower). Plus husband-producer Renn Hawkey provided added moral support. "I believe the reply is for ladies to become bold making the projects which have these wonderful, layered roles inside them,Inch states Farmiga, who was raised inside a Ukrainian Catholic household. "Bold" is paramount word here, since for most of the industry's most picky stars, landing complex, challenging parts that resonate personally implies that passivity is unthinkable and taking possession of the project is essential. For Kristen Wiig, finding a method to illustrate the actual good and the bad in female relationships would be a motivation when she co-authored "Bridesmaids" with friend Annie Mumolo. "Annie (Mumolo) had been to numerous wedding ceremonies whenever we began writing 'Bridesmaids' and i believe we'd both seen how likely to wedding ceremonies or just being a maid-matron of honour will make you seem like everybody is setting it up together and moving forward when maybe you are not doing that," states Wiig. "I was covering the relationships for women who live and just how they alter when individuals occasions happen." Ellen Barkin was deeply moved by Mike Levinson's script for "Another Happy Day," a tale that consists of multiple effective female roles for ladies which exist across different decades. She also understood that since Levinson would be a first-time director-author, her veteran industry cred may help the project get made. It had been at that time she made the decision to don multiple hats as producer and actress, helping persuade Ellen Burstyn, Demi Moore and Kate Bosworth to sign up too. "I needed to learn another expertise however i felt so accomplished later on since you see everything Mike (Levinson) authored available online for on screen,Inch states Barkin. "The truly amazing some of it was that Mike did not realise why it may be an issue to possess a story where the majority of the great roles are for ladies over 45, while he wanted to inform the storyline of those figures." Knocking lower obstacles according to age or appearance also become a huge hit to Laura Dern when she co-produced "Enlightened," an Cinemax series in regards to a middle-age lady who encounters a spiritual awakening following a painful phase in her own existence. The posters for that show -- which feature an unhinged Dern, with tear streaks of thick, black mascara running lower her face -- break in the conventional way women's images are utilized to sell a project. "You can observe the smile lines during my face," laughs Dern. "That's important as this character ought to be proven as she's, in her own 40s, within this condition of rage about some of what have happened to her, being impossible and seeking influence telecomutting saves gas.Inch Tilda Swinton, who's no stranger towards the production process, was drawn into much deeper participation with "We have to Discuss Kevin" being an executive producer. The storyline examines the grief from the mother of the teen boy who continues a killing spree as she wrestles with feelings of responsibility for his actions. "Within the book Lionel Shriver was searching within corner of society's linoleum that maybe had not been pried up before: the taboo subject around the non-inevitable maternal instinct," states Swinton. "I used to be very aware when my very own twins were born which i was lucky to like them a lot and also to be bouncing about within this love." For stars like Swinton and Farmiga, this much deeper participation, and also the requisite passion that adopts it, requires sacrifice. However the extra toil increases the satisfaction. "Whenever you direct it's 2 yrs from your existence," states Farmiga, "but when you are able to perform this type of deeply satisfying work then it is all worthwhile.InchHonor Season Focus: The WomenThesps seize career reins Brains and brawn fuel nouveau action heroines Longtime collaborators help dress the various components Startling breakthroughs Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

WATCH: 47 Ronin Director Carl Erik Rinsch's Interactive Google Maps-Inspired Car Commercial

Commercial director and Ridley Scott protege Carl Erik Rinsch will become better known when his feature debut, the ambitious Keanu Reeves samurai epic 47 Ronin, hits theaters in 2012. But in the meantime, another another of his eye-catching shorts has hit the web that showcases what could be the introduction of a memorable new talent to the film world. In Escape the Map, commissioned by Mercedes-Benz, Rinsch offers an interactive behind-the-wheel adventure set entirely in a pixelated, digital world of intrigue and femme fatales caught in the matrix of Google Streetview. Watch it and weigh in; is Rinsch the visionary filmmaker of the future? Rinsch already earned devotees with his earlier short film The Gift, created for Phillips’ Parallel Lines project, which deftly blends the stark aesthetic of a Soviet winter with the sleek sci-fi promise of a future filled with cool ass robots. He was previously tipped to direct Scott’s Alien flick Prometheus before Scott took the helm. I visited the set of 47 Ronin and, while I can’t yet say much of anything about that project, it was a highly ambitious affair — a fantastical take on the classic Japanese folk tale of 47 rogue samurai out for revenge — and was filmed in 3-D to boot. So it comes as little surprise that Rinsch would create something as inventive and slick as Escape the Map; you can watch a short 20-second teaser, or the longer five-minute gameplay capture (below), but the most immersive experience will come from actually playing/watching over at the official website, which also takes about five minutes; in it, you meet a woman named Marie (Mariah Bonner) who’s desperate to escape the shifting digital world around her, and follow her prompts to navigate around faceless Sim-like people on the streets of Hong Kong. It’s not the deepest concept of all time, but it’s a nifty few minutes — and it was shot, Rinsch tells Slashfilm, “in one day on his day off from editing and post production on Ronin.” Watch Carl Erik Rinsch’s ‘Escape The Map’ Mercedes-Benz Interactive Short Film [Slashfilm]

NBC News taps Chelsea Clinton

NBC is adding Chelsea Clinton to the correspondent roster, based on a study through the NY Occasions on Monday morning. Clinton will start immediately, focusing on the "Creating a Difference" series for "NBC Nightly News." Clinton expressed interest capable of news division prexy Steve Capus in This summer Capus told the Occasions it appeared smart to possess "someone who would do really captivating feature projects" for "Creating a Difference," which can also be put into tyro newsmag "Rock Center With John Williams." It isn't the very first time NBC has offered a situation to some former president's daughter -- George W. Bush's daughter, Jenna Rose bush Hager, is really a correspondent for "Today." Contact Mike Thielman at mike.thielman@variety.com

Nancy Grace: Conrad Murray 'Should Have Gotten Murder One'

ABC Obligations to Dancing With the Stars may have kept Nancy Grace from offering live HLN commentary on the Conrad Murray verdict, but that hardly means she's curbing her opinion about Michael Jackson's doctor, convicted earlier today of involuntary manslaughter.our editor recommendsNancy Grace Explains 23-Pound Weight Loss on 'Dancing With the Stars' (Exclusive Video)Conrad Murray Verdict: What Michael Jackson's Family Is Saying The Hollywood Reporter caught up with the legal analyst after her low-scoring performance on Monday's Dancing With the Stars, and in addition to being in surprisingly good spirits, she entertained reporters backstage with a side of herself she rarely shows on the lighthearted competition. PHOTOS: 10 TV Trials That Shook the World "I've been talking about Michael Jackson since he was charged with child molesting," Grace tells THR. "I made it very clear what I thought after I read the autopsy report and the state's and the defense's evidence. Yes, of course I would have liked to weigh in on the verdict, but I've weighted in what I thought the verdict would be, including what it would be and when it would come in. Luckily, I was two for two." And while Nancy is pleased with the conviction, she says she wishes the trial had gone a little differently. "I think the whole charging decision was wrong," she says. "He should have been charged with Murder One... He should be doing life behind bars." STORY: What the Pundits Are Saying About the Conrad Murray Verdict Jail time, for the record, is something she sees in his future. Grace says that those expecting house arrest might want to change their bets to the maximum four-year sentence in prison. "When he gets out, I've got news for him: God's gonna get him," she says, candidly. "He's gonna be miserable. He can run, but he can't hide. Hey, he and Casey Anthony can have a tea party in four years." As for her own immediate future, the leader board and the judges' critiques make it look like this could be her last week on the Dancing With the Stars. Judge Len Goodman, in particular, was grim about her prospects of staying in the competition, comparing her to Cinderella just shy of midnight. "That's Len's personality. It rolls right off my back," she says of the harsh words. "It wasn't the first time and god willing it won't be the last." Dancing with the Stars Michael Jackson Nancy Grace Conrad Murray

Supernatural Episode Recap: "The Mentalists"

Even though the brothers and sisters "separateInch within the finish of "Slash Fiction," it so happens they individually converge on one town to analyze the identical situation. It's a town full of dying "clairvoyants." Someone or something like that like that's eliminating these fake fortunetellers which is around the Winchesters to uncover why. Concurrently, there's, naturally, much tension involving the squabbling siblings and siblings. Do they really be capable of put Amy inside it? Or am i prone to continue to obtain additional cases of brotherly unrest?The "Slash Fiction" Fallout: Returning week, I've been feeling somewhat bitter inside the ending of "Slash Fiction." It absolutely was a sour epilogue regarding the was otherwise an amazing episode. I merely didn't like how Mike needed off...again. However, my theory was he just needed space. Like I mentioned throughout these blog, he was angry. He didn't want to handle his brother. He didn't even desire to talk or have a look at him. I totally get it. However thought he'd go somewhere to blow off some steam after which it suck up and acquire back along with his brother since they had some large bad Leviathans to battle.As soon as we uncover in "The Mentalists," the separation may last for each week . 5 before they encounter each other. Did either even try calling each other? Dean looked damn lonely in the start from the episode. Mike sees that ditching his brother is a brilliant way to harm him most. Greater than beating him up. So, yeah, initially initially when i first heard he'd been gone for just about any week . 5, I used to be upset. Once they hadn't encounter each other, would Mike have referred to as? In my opinion he'd have. However it might take substantially longer.The Psychic Pals Network: This mythology-free situation needed the boys to Lily Dale, N.Y., the and surrounding suburbs where clairvoyants -- both fake and real -- required up residence. There's a contemporary-y restaurant that seems well suited for Mike together with a nightmare for Dean. The clairvoyants, spoon benders and Miss Cleo imitations will be the large guns in the town. What's fun relevant for this situation -- yes, I mentioned fun -- is always that there's this season 1 vibe. Take a look in a couple of from the classic trade secrets Mike and Dean used while coping with the problem:-There might possibly not have been an EMF meter this time around around around, there is however a liberal usage of salt. Dean uses the salt ring to help safeguard the woman every week, the strong beautiful damsel in distress, as it were. Dean also relies on a gun filled with rock salt. So awesome.-There's quite a girl tease getting a Winchester again. Remember episodes like "Hook Guy," "Wendigo," and "Dead inside the waterInch? Mike and Dean would ride in to the city, solve a supernatural situation and flirt getting a woman. We sometimes have grown to be up to now from that, it's nice being reminded in the simple occasions of Supernatural. I really loved the dynamic happening between Dean and Melanie. She found this ghost stuff strange but she quickly changes into it too as tries to save herself while using the iron and salt. She kind of jogs my memory of Sarah, the woman Mike stood a factor within Season 1's "Provenance."-Mike and Dean (mostly Mike) go digging up graves to enable them to salt and burn some bones. I am unable to can remember the before that happened.-Besides salt, they'll use iron to temporarily vanquish the ghost.-The culprit's an authentic psychic who isn't as fancy like a couple of from the fake fortunetellers in the town so his business suffers. He decides to get rid of his competition utilizing a binding spell, meaning he's a psychic ghost around the leash that does his investing in an offer. Sounds very Sue Ann Grange-esque from "Belief" in the event you request me. Clearly, she'd something much more effective on her behalf account leash -- a genuine reaper.-The authors -- Ben Blacker and Ben Acker -- pay respect for the past too. This is often a psychic town, so both Pamela and Missouri are stated. Plus, the mildly clairvoyant tour guide features a message for Dean from Ellen. I miss all people women. I'm prone to assume Missouri's still alive and well therefore i hope eventually before series finishes, the boys will visit her. We so have to visit her again.-Really the only items that preclude this from like a Season 1 episode within the strict form are the possible lack of the Impala additionally to some classic rock soundtrack.More Sister Issues: There's tension between Mike and Dean for pretty much the entire hour. It's tiring which i personally don't like seeing it. Plus, every so often, one of these brilliant people gives their ideas round the brothers and sisters as well as the negative vibes they produce. According to these clairvoyants, Sam's getting through a loss which is in discomfort. And Dean is stressed. You'll be able to tell these psychic pals aren't (too) real since nobody suspected Sam's dealing with Satan-vision.Mike knows how you can keep his anger. He's abrupt with Dean for more often than not. He's all "just the particulars, ma'am" along with his brother until his brother can't go any more. What did everybody consider that first argument after they visited the museum? I really like Dean calling Mike on his just as one angry bitch with him. But I am unsure about Dean playing the "waving a gun at Satan" card. I am unsure that because of this he didn't tell Mike the real truth about killing Amy.The best conversation in the episode is much more productive. First, Mike must eliminate the psychic responsible for the deaths. In my opinion that may have aided him get in touch with why Dean did what he did. Next, things seem to calm lower to a more workable level. Even though watching vehicle (that was not the Impala), they you will need to talk. Mike states he'll have it and that he is not certain that he'd have are you currently capable of kill Amy. But more youthful crowd feels Dean's actions (not sleeping, consuming) aren't individuals things someone who thinks they did the very best factor. Dean's apparent he feels he did the very best factor. He claims he didn't like lounging to Mike. More youthful crowd confesses for you to get issues getting belief in people and mentions Cas. This gives us an indication that he's still messed up over what went lower there. Regardless, it's a nice conversation. Plus it all finishes while using brothers and sisters on one page again. To operate a vehicle the identical vehicle, the good sign. And let's hope this puts the whole Amy dying to bed mattress which we will get to dealing with no matter the company from the several weeks are. I'm not prone to lie. It's nice to find out everything tension fall away.I loved "The Mentalists." It's a upright MOTW situation getting a proper side dish of sister drama. However, I certainly desire to see lots of Leviathans because I'm curious which i would like the mythology to begin working a little more.Arbitrary Ideas-Jimmy Tomorrow's business card reads: "No Future Too Harsh." I merely think it's funny considering Supernatural's new timeslot rival is NBC's Grimm.-Being because psychic town assisted me can remember the days when Sammy was one amongst the psychic kids which he was getting visions of people at risk.The title from the show is "The Mentalists" and Dean even stated to Mike how a so-referred to as psychic went somewhat Mentalist on him. CBS features a show referred to as Mentalist starring Simon Baker. Plus it so is undoubtedly a Warner Bros. Tv series similar to Supernatural. Synergy in the office.-I really like how a psychic Miss Thibideaux posseses an island accent when working however, if she's in the clock, she's no accent whatsoever. Very Miss Cleo. .-Most Twisted Dying: I will have to the spoon bender guy levitating and falling on everything sharp items.-Ben Blacker and Ben Acker. These new Supernatural authors also created a comedy show within La that's an homage to old time radio shows referred to as Thrilling Adventure Hour. These shows frequently star the type of Nathan Fillion, Colin Hanks, Busy Phillips and Paget Brewster. Therefore I appreciated that Dean discovered in regards to the situation every week round the radio.-Mike and Dean hit the sister functions area of the museum where there's a portrait of "The Mystifying Campbell Brothers and sisters." Clearly, the title Campbell is essential to Mike and Dean. The tour guide notifies us how these characteristics never ended well because of the strain of cooperating. That didn't modify the Campbells, however. It calculates they weren't really siblings and siblings. They were partners inside the alternative lifestyle sense.-Dorian Brown carried out Melanie Holden. She's presently playing Elijah Wood's uptight sister on FX's twisted comedy, Wilfred. And he or she also arrived at get her flirt track of Michael Weatherly in the Season 5 episode of NCIS. She carried out Special Agent Courtney Krieger in "Identity Crisis."-That seem to be Dean gave when Melanie tried to fake read his palm was pretty heartbreaking. It made an appearance really hopeful. Almost too hopeful. Melanie's sad they in't prone to understand Dean. Jensen and Dorian had some good chemistry happening. Wouldn't mind once the brothers and sisters met tabs on her again.-The next episode seems like it'll be fun. show less

Michelle Williams Wears Her Hair Short 'In Memorial of Someone Who Really Loved It'

If you were in the market for a good cry this morning, here you go: in the December issue of Elle UK, Michelle Williams opens up about why she keeps her pixie-cut hairstyle. "I cut it for the one straight man who has ever liked short hair and I wear it in memorial of somebody who really loved it." Yep, that somebody is probably Heath Ledger. Begin waterworks! "What [daughter] Matilda would love is for her mum to grow out the cropped hair, though that's unlikely to happen any time soon," Williams said to the magazine. "I've really grown into it -- I feel like myself with short hair. And it's been a really long time since I had long hair, five years. Of course, the only people who like it are gay men and my girlfriends. Straight men across the board are not into this hair!" After this piece, the smart ones at least, will probably change their tunes. Williams leads 'My Week With Marilyn' into theaters in limited release on Nov.23. [Telegraph UK via Vulture] [Photo: Getty] 'My Week With Marilyn' Photos Michelle Williams as Marilyn MonroeEddie Redmayne as Colin ClarkKenneth Branagh as Sir Laurence OlivierEmma Watson and Eddie Redmayne as Lucy and Colin Clark See All Moviefone Galleries » Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook RELATED

Lindsay Lohan Sentenced to 30 Days In Jail

In the latest chapter of Lindsay Lohan’s ongoing legal struggle, the troubled actress has been sentenced to 30 days in jail. The catch? Her sentence could be extended to 300 days if she doesn’t follow court orders. The latest court order stipulates that the upcoming Playboy model must complete the remainder of her probation — including community service at the L.A. County Morgue and psychotherapy sessions — by March 29. If the actress fails to meet those requirements, she will be sent to jail for 270 days. TMZ reports that of the initial 30 day sentence, Lohan will serve six days in jail. · Lindsay Lohan: 30 Days in Jail [TMZ]

Symbols & Leaders: Denis Leary and Michael J. Fox

Denis Leary & Michael J. Fox "You need us to speak with each other?" Denis Leary jokes, relaxing along with his old friend Michael J. Fox. "This really is really hard, because we don't have a great tell each other. Really, all of us do, but it's mostly hockey talk." Really, Leary, 54, and Fox, 50, share more than their passion for the Boston Bruins: They're devoted fathers and husbands (Fox married Family Ties costar Tracy Pollan in 1988, twelve several weeks before Leary got married author Ann Lembeck) utilizing their own charitable groups: the Leary Firefighters Foundation as well as the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. Fox's Emmy-winning role just like a hedonistic paraplegic on Leary's recently wrapped drama Save Me reignited his acting career, leading to his irreverent turns becoming an unscrupulous lawyer round the Good Wife to ensure that as themselves, poking fun at his Parkinson's, on Curb Your Enthusiasm. One thing's certainly: These two can't curb their enthusiasm for each other. TV Guide Magazine: To the series "Symbols & Leaders." I'll permit you to two decide who's the Icon and who's the Innovator.Fox: He's the Innovator.Leary: Since f---ing sucks! TV Guide Magazine: How will you go through the Icon label?Fox: It's more the stuff I've attempted. Alex Keaton and Marty McFly are legendary figures, yet others think Teen Wolf is certainly an legendary character for different reasons.Leary: He's way too humble. A couple of in the past, the kids were watching To the long run. Once when i first saw the film, which kids were poking fun at the identical spots. This goes back to his timing. You may either have it otherwise you don't if the involves comedy. Fast-forward years later, and think about the Parkinson's, which he is doing Curb, where it's dark and funny and getting fun with who he's. Hardly any people can or can do that.Fox: That's what I've been saying by what you ought to do, I'm so amazed...Leary: I used to be wanting you'd suck up.Fox: I am unsure it's creating. I am not going anything. However, you place me free on Save Me and let me do stuff I've been moving around for just about any very very long time. And you also inspire me because you don't give a s--t. Which I give a lot of a s--t plenty of occasions. Like participating in a fight with Hurry Limbaugh [after he accused Fox of faking his Parkinson's signs and signs and symptoms]. Like, it's OK if an individual doesn't just like you, be it that each.Leary: Yeah, especially!Fox: Which is OK to piss lots of people off and try taking a little chances. And from the beginning, Save Me, at any time when the world was properly adoring firefighters and wearing them a pedestal for excellent reasons, you mentioned, "I buy that, but they're real people, too. They have real lives and defects." I don't think I've ever done anything as brave and innovative as that.Leary: I understood Michael extended enough to know he could perform the role on Save Me if this involves surprising people. This is the one factor at our age. You obtain better as you grow older because you have an overabundance stuff to tug from, right?Fox: Yeah. Now I don't be worried about playing figures that people don't always like. They aren't heroic, like the character round the Good Wife...Leary: This can be a great character.Fox: I don't have a very moral continue reading through that character. It's funny that people react so strongly, like I'm an evil guy. Which Time passes, "Really? She has his M.O." TV Guide Magazine: What's the secret for the marital accomplishments?Leary: As a famous guy, often people exceed the person standing alongside you. In within our cases, she's really the one that warrants a lot of the credit. Because if you raise a family group, just throughout thirty years to become together just like a couple is not every day at the lake.Monk: Lots of people say Tracy's a rock, but she didn't cast herself because role. I've experienced challenges of Parkinson's, which i want her. She's the Boss in the operation.Leary: Our partners worry enough to avoid us and go, "Okay, listen: Fogged headlights you do wrong now."Fox: Once I was writing my book [Always Trying To Find] which i had been way behind deadline, I used to be literally yanking my hair out and Tracy mentioned, "What's the matter?" I mentioned, "I'm not likely to finish my book on optimism!" And he or she mentioned, "Whoever else just say?" TV Guide Magazine: How come everybody access it so well?Leary: We vary from same place. We came from from nothing, our fathers died early, we'd tough moms, which we ended up because they stuff you are calling us - I don't think either people thinks we're symbols or leaders. Therefore I admire and respect the means by which he's labored from it. There's a lot of bravery together with an entire inadequate self-pity in what he's finished with his foundation. That's easy to admire, but behind the curtain, watching him just like a father and how he handles themselves is amazing.Fox: Thanks. My turn. With Denis, I consider writing, creating and developing a show like Save Me, which i not have access to the cognitive capabilities for the. Then he steps as you're watching camera and kicks ass. I'd maintain my trailer taking a nap, eating some Cheetos, then get out there and do my bit. After which it to own his foundation, creating a factor. It saves lives. It's surprising that Denis is brash, fun guy, there's however this excellent citizen, artist, creator and innovator - to that particular word - who'll also provide my respect and admiration.Leary: Like a control freak with ADD really helps. Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now!

Steve Jobs' Sister Recalls the Apple Co-Founder's Final Words

Mona Simpson, Steve Jobs' sister, accomplished novelist and UCLA professor, gave a moving eulogy for the Apple co-founder at the memorial service held on Oct. 16 at the Memorial Church of Stanford University, which the NY Times posted in full.our editor recommends'60 Minutes' Interview Reveals Steve Jobs' Little Known Bad Side (Video)Aaron Sorkin Says Steve Jobs Asked Him to Write a Pixar Movie'iGenius: How Steve Jobs Changed the World': Preview the Discovery Documentary (Video)5 Revelations From Steve Jobs' BiographyA Studio Chief Pens Revealing First-Person Steve Jobs RemembranceApple After Steve Jobs' Death: Future of Board in Focus "I'd been waiting for a man to love, who could love me. For decades, I'd thought that man would be my father. When I was 25, I met that man and he was my brother," Simpson said. At the time (1985, to be more exact), Simpson was living in NY, attempting to write her first novel and working at a small magazine. When an attorney called her notifying her that they had found her brother. Simpson and her colleagues bet that it was John Travolta. "I secretly hoped for a literary descendant of Henry James -- someone more talented than I, someone brilliant without even trying," she said. PHOTOS: Steve Jobs: 10 Memorable Milestones of the Apple Co-Founder's Career The two "took a long walk -- something, it happened, that we both liked to do. I don't remember much of what we said that first day, only that he felt like someone I'd pick to be a friend. He explained that he worked in computers," Simpson recalled. Simpson said there were several things she learned from Jobs. "Steve worked at what he loved. He worked really hard. Every day. ... He was the opposite of absent-minded," she noted. "He was never embarrassed about working hard, even if the results were failures." PHOTOS: Apple Products in TV and Movies She recalled the time he was first ousted from Apple. "He told me about a dinner at which 500 Silicon Valley leaders met the then-sitting president. Steve hadn't been invited," Simpson said. "He was hurt but he still went to work at Next. Every single day." Simpson said that Jobs was "remarkably loyal" and that "he'd order 10 or 100" if he liked a shirt. She revealed his philosophy on aesthetics: "Fashion is what seems beautiful now but looks ugly later; art can be ugly at first but it becomes beautiful later." PHOTOS: Steve Jobs' Death: How the Magazines Covered She recalled Jobs' fascination with love: "Whenever he saw a man he thought a woman might find dashing, he called out, 'Hey are you single? Do you wanna come to dinner with my sister?" Simpson also recalled how Jobs was "a physical dad" with his children. And though he saw success at an incredibly young age, Simpson said "he felt that had isolated him." She noted the normalcy he still craved after earning millions, picking her up from the airport in his jeans. Jobs' sister also reminisced about the time it took for the Jobs family to remodel the kitchen, which took half the time to finish at the Pixar building. Simpson revealed that Jobs said that had he "grown up differently, he might have become a mathematician," studying paintings by Mark Rothko. PHOTOS: Hollywood's Notable Deaths But Jobs' cancer quickly took a toll on his life. "Eventually, even ordinary pleasures, like a good peach, no longer appealed to him," Simpson recalled. She talked about when Jobs learned how to walk again after his liver transplant -- with a chair. Jobs went through 67 different nurses before finding the three who he stayed with until the end. Still, Jobs continued to sketch ideas for other potential products. "What I learned from my brother's death was that character is essential: What he was, was how he died. Tuesday morning, he called me to ask me to hurry up to Palo Alto. His tone was affectionate, dear, loving, but like someone whose luggage was already strapped onto the vehicle, who was already on the beginning of his journey, even as he was sorry, truly deeply sorry, to be leaving us," Simpson said of Jobs' last day. "This is what I learned: he was working at this, too. Death didn't happen to Steve, he achieved it," Simpson said, recalling the Tuesday phone conversation she had with Jobs, during which he begged her to go to the Palo Alto hospital he was in. "He told me, when he was saying goodbye and telling me he was sorry, so sorry we wouldn't be able to be old together as we'd always planned, that he was going to a better place." His entire family was by his bedside in his final hours of his life. The doctor had given Jobs "a 50/50 chance of making it through the nght," which he made through. Before Jobs spoke his last words, he "looked at his sister Patty, then for a long time at his children, then at his life's partner, Laurene, then over their shoulders past them." What were Jobs' final words? "Oh wow. Oh wow. Oh wow," Simpson recalled. Related Topics Obituaries Steve Jobs

NBC to air 'Clios' special

NBC will air an hourlong special "The Clios: World's Best Advertisements" later this fall. Created by Juma Entertainment and located by "Curb Your Enthusiasm" thesp JB Smoove, spesh will concentrate on a lot more than 50 of the very famous advertisements and promotional initiatives from all over the world. Show is professional created by Robert C. Horowitz and Lewis Fenton. Contact Stuart Levine at stuart.levine@variety.com

Large Ford grant for Public

Everyone Theater has acquired a $2 million grant within the Ford Foundation to put toward the ongoing restoration in the legit company's downtown home, now on course being carried out by summer season 2012. Grant was introduced Wednesday evening inside a Ford Foundation screening of doc "Joe Papp in Fave Functions," in regards to the Public's founder. The Public's new lobby will probably be named following a foundation, a philanthropic grantmaker. The Ford gold gold coin pushes the nonprofit theater's fund-raising tally to nearly $38 million, just shy in the $40 million total price in the building update. Ford's chunk of change might be the 2nd-greatest being reserved for your project, behind the $28 million provided through the capital of scotland - NY. Extensive repairs in the Public, which began a year ago, includes an extended lobby, a refurbished entrance, extended lavatories and new Ac systems. Programming has ongoing to become situated inside the building throughout restoration, with current options including "The Agony as well as the Ecstasty of Jobs,Inch "Love's Labors Lost" together with a output of "King Lear" toplined by Mike Waterston. Public needs to fete the restoration getting a reopening in fall 2012. Contact Gordon Cox at gordon.cox@variety.com

Jay Leno Jokes About Accidents at Motorcycle Rally Before Two Die

Jay Leno put his foot in his mouth while serving as the grand marshall for the Love Ride motorcycle event in Glendale over the weekend.our editor recommends'Daily Show with Jon Stewart' Beats Jay Leno' in Q2 Demo Ratings'Jay Leno Show' announces first week guests According to the Los Angeles Times, the Tonight Show host said, "Every year, [the organizer] says, 'Drive safe. I'm gonna say, 'Don't drive safe.' I wanna see somebody go down. So it'll be fun. I want it to be in front or behind me and see a whole row of bikes go down. ... Get drunk, fall off the road. We've all become too damn polite. ... We haven't had one incident." PHOTOS: 10 TV Shows Canceled Faster Than 'The Playboy Club' Just an hour later, Romarino Zeri, 51, of Los Angeles and Julie Cameron, 38, of Venice were killed when their motorcycle hit a truck on the Golden State Freeway in Pacoima, officials told the Times. They were ran over by the big rig's rear tires and pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics, California Highway Patrol Officer José Barrios told the Glendale News-Press. PHOTOS: Preview NBC's Fall Key Art for 'Playboy Club,' 'Grimm,' 'Whitney,' More Reps for NBC-Universal and Leno did not respond to the Times after multiple requests for comments. One Love Ride participant wrote on Twitter of Leno's comments before the event kicked off, "I wish he had not joked about that, if someone does go down, he is going to feel really bad for his comments." Related Topics Jay Leno

Showtime Wooing Men, to Develop Gambler, Executioner, Ben Silverman Projects (Exclusive)

If the latest batch of development projects is an indication, David Nevins is taking Showtime in a decidedly different direction. A year and a half into his tenure as entertainment chief, the former producer continues to add projects that not only feature male characters but also look to appeal to male viewers.our editor recommendsExecutive Suite: David Nevins It's a shift in focus from the network's Nurse Jackie, The Big C, Weeds and United States of Tara, all part of predecessor Bob Greenblatt's roster of female-skewing shows about middle-aged female antiheroes. Here's an exclusive first look at six projects Showtime has in development: PHOTOS: 10 Broadcast and Cable TV Show Most Watched By Men The Executioner: Based on the true story of Anatole Deibler, the official Executioner of Paris in the late 1800s and a celebrity in his own right. The hourlong drama takes a dark look at a conflicted man who is forced to mete out Old World justice in an increasingly modern age while grappling with death and his own infamy. Tim Sexton is attached to write and executive produce the project from Grady Twins and Warner Horizon, with Marti Noxon (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and Dawn Parouse (Prison Break) on board as non-writing executive producers. Walking Through Walls: Based on a memoir by Philip Smith about his relationship with his father, a psychic healer. The half-hour from Groundswell is being executive produced and written by Nicholas Wootton (Chuck, Law & Order, NYPD Blue), with Michael London and Smith as a non-writing executive producer and co-executive producer, respectively. STORY: The Secret World of Hollywood Poker Untitled Nick Cassavetes Project: The hourlong drama is based on the life of Benny Binion, a well-known casino owner, mobster, poker player and convicted felon. An avid poker player himself, Cassavetes (The Notebook, My Sister's Keeper) is attached to write, direct and executive produce. Untitled Ben Silverman Project: A half-hour comedy about a family man who happens to be the editor of a racy men's magazine. Playboy editor Jimmy Jellinek will serve as an executive producer alongside Silverman on the project from Silverman's Electus. Blackout: A half-hour comedy that explores race relations through the eyes of a repressed middle-class white woman and her alter ego, a black man. John Gordillo and Reginald Hunter are attached as writers and executive producers, with Friends' Marta Kauffman and Michael Rizzo as non-writing EPs. Chess: Showing that Nevins hasn't abandoned women, he has a drama about a mafia wife who helps the FBI get rid of her husband so she can take over his business. The Bad Hat Harry production will count Jim Manos as a writer and executive producer, with Bryan Singer and Matthew Williams on board as non-writing executive producers. Related Topics Showtime Bryan Singer David Nevins

Morning Grind: Eric Bana Will Have Elvis in New Movie

Place your preferred Elvis song lyric here. (Sample: "All shook up!") Variety reviews that Eric Bana will have The King within the new indie film 'Elvis & Nixon,' concerning the 1970 meeting between Presley and Leader Richard Nixon. Danny Huston is within foretells take part in the leader for author/director Cary Elwes, who's making his behind-the-camera debut. The Elvis/Nixon summit -- and it is famous photo taking proof -- remains a cultural oddity even today the Nixon Presidential Library and Museum still will get more demands for that pic than every other Nixon still. The happy couple met in 1970 in the behest of Presley, who desired to offer his services towards the Fbi. This is the 2nd project to directly tackle the meeting: a 1997 film known as 'Elvis Meets Nixon' detailed exactly the same story. [Variety] 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game Title of Shadows' has not even emerge yet, but that does not mean you should not get excited for the following follow up. Deadline reviews Warner Bros. has hired Came Pearce to script the 3rd installment from the franchise. Pearce may be the current blockbuster-film writer flavor from the month: additionally to doing a bit of touch-ups around the Guillermo del Toro-directed 'Pacific Rim,' he's also scripting 'Iron Guy 3.' [Deadline] In the rumor mill: Twitch reviews that Gary Oldman and Helena Bonham Carter happen to be offered roles within the Warner Bros. reboot of 'Akira.' Oldman would play Colonel, with Carter handling Lady Miyako. It seems Garret Hedlund remains the leader for Kaneda. Not sure yet on if the character names can change to suit the locale switch from Neo Tokyo, japan to New Manhattan. [Twitch] When movies go TV: 'Game of Thrones' star Package Harington and 'The Killing' star Joel Kinnaman would be the top options to guide 'Arthur and Lancelot' for Warner Bros. It's unclear which actor will have which role. [THR/Warmth Vision] Academy Award-winning composer Hendes Zimmer won't go into the Oscar race this season. Zimmer -- who authored the scores for 'Rango,' 'Kung Fu Panda 2,' 'Pirates from the Caribbean: On Stranger Tide' and also the approaching 'Sherlock Holmes follow up, that they received an Oscar nomination for following the first film -- stated he wants to see the process this season. "The moment you receive nominated, and that i don't care what you are - you will find certainly people of better character than me - everything goes crazy," he stated to THR. "You receive the telephone call at five o'clock and after you need to perform the interviews after which perform the parties and meet each one of these people and do each one of these things. It's troublesome, and i believe it might be more interesting to see it for any year. It will worry me that we must stay relevant. Occasions are altering, very quickly. Usually things i do when situations are altering quickly is stand still and observe." Zimmer is presently focusing on his score for 'The Dark Dark night Increases.' [THR] What's going on with 'The Dark Tower'? A great deal, based on producer John Grazer. "We found a method to eliminate $45 million from the budget without altering the scope and really passing on a great ending," Grazer stated to indieWIRE. "Within the $140 million draft, the ending wasn't as satisfying. Now, we have got $45 million, $50 million taken care of along with a really satisfying ending. It's gonna get made." The variation of Stephen King's epic hit many a financial snag captured prior to being came by Universal. Ron Howard would still most probably direct if the ever will get off the floor, though whether star Javier Bardem would still appear -- and if the story could be told over three films and 2 television series, as initially planned -- remains to appear. [indieWIRE/The Playlist] [Photo: Getty] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook RELATED

Start Searching: Rose McGowan, Patrick John Flueger in 'The Tell-Tale Heart' (Photos)

"True!-nervous-very, very nervous I had been and am why will you state that i am mad?" opens Edgar Allan Poe's short story, The Tell Tale Heart. The haunting tale from the guy who killings a vintage guy, after which it hides his body under his floormats only to be driven insane with the appear of his still-beating heart remains modified into an approaching film starring Patrick John Flueger, Rose McGowan and Peter Bogdanovich.our editor recommendsRose McGowan to Star in Romantic Thriller 'Napa'Scream Honours: Stars Celebrate the Frightening (Videos) Flueger, most recently seen in Paramount's Footloose, is playing charge role, and joining him since the female lead is McGowan, recognized for her roles in Grindhouse, Scream, Jawbreaker, The Black Dahlia and Charmed. A merchant account of romance remains put in Poe's dark story for your film adaptation. Bogdanovich (director of Paper Moon, The Ultimate Picture Show) may have the primary one-eyed some guy. VIDEOS: Scream Honours: Stars Celebrate the Frightening Director John La Tier's adaptation is presently filming in New Orleans. Also joining the cast is Jacob Vargas (Demon, Traffic, Jarhead), Damon Whitaker (Ghost Dog: The obvious method of the Samurai), and Kirk Fox (Negelecting Sarah Marshall). The film continues to be produced by Daniel Zirilli through Popart Film Factory & Leverage Entertainment. Flueger is represented by UTA & Nancy Kremer Management, McGowan with the Gersh Agency & MPE, Bogdanovich by Abrams Artists Agency & MPE, and Zirilli is handled by Zero Gravity. View more exclusive start searching photos below: Above: Patrick John Flueger. Below: Patrick John Flueger and Rose McGowan. Related Subjects Rose McGowan

Will Ferrell Granted Mark Twain Prize for American Humor

Will Ferrell Granted Mark Twain Prize for American Humor By Jane Kellogg October 24, 2011 Photo by Blake Gardner Will Ferrell Will Ferrell is at Washington on Sunday: the funnyman reaches The Kennedy Center in D.C. accepting the objective Twain Prize for American Humor.The first sort "SNL" castmate and "Funny or Die" co-creator wasn't be the sole real comedian in your home: Erection dysfunction Asner ("Mary Tyler Moore Show," "Lou Grant," "Up"), Jack Black, Matthew Broderick, Adam McKay (co-founding father of "Funny or Die" with Ferrell and Chris Henchy), Conan O'Brien, John C. Reilly, Paul Rudd, and former "SNL" costar Molly Shannon all spoke in case. The pop-punk band Eco-friendly Day also completed.The evening paid out tribute for the actor, author, and producer, 44, who rose up comedy totem pole when he first grew to become an associate of "Saturday Evening Live" in 1995. Throughout his 7-year regular stint on NBC, Ferrell created such memorable roles as Leader George W. Rose rose bush, Alex Trebek, Harray Caray, "Inside the Stars Studio" host James Lipton, Jesse Reno, Spartan cheerleader Craig Buchanan, and also the evening club-going Steve Butabi, who visited the silver screen in 1998's "A Evening within the Roxbury." More youthful crowd came out in many films throughout today, including "Austin Forces," "Celebrity," "Jay and Quiet Bob Strike Back," and "Zoolander."After departing "SNL" in 2002, Ferrell shown he could stand alone round the giant screen with "Old-fashionedInch in 2003, then "Elf" the identical year. He ongoing to become box office success with "Anchorman: the Legend of Ron Burgundy," "Starsky & Hutch," and "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ough Bobby," and voiced the title character in DreamWorks Animation's "Megamind." This really is really the 14th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Previous individuals who win includeRichard Pryor (1998), Jonathan Winters (1999), Carl Reiner (2000), Whoopi Goldberg (2001), Bob Newhart (2002), Lily Tomlin (2003), Lorne Michaels (2004), Steve Martin (2005), Neil Simon (2006), Billy Very (2007), George Carlin (2008), Bill Cosby (2009), and Tina Fey (2010).The show was recorded for just about any 90-minute special airing Halloween evening next Monday, October 31, at 9 p.m. EST on PBS. The Hollywood Reporter Will Ferrell Granted Mark Twain Prize for American Humor By Jane Kellogg October 24, 2011 Will Ferrell PHOTO CREDIT Blake Gardner Will Ferrell reaches Washington on Sunday: the funnyman reaches The Kennedy Center in D.C. accepting the aim Twain Prize for American Humor.The first sort "SNL" castmate and "Funny or Die" co-creator wasn't function as the sole comedian in your home: Erection dysfunction Asner ("Mary Tyler Moore Show," "Lou Grant," "Up"), Jack Black, Matthew Broderick, Adam McKay (co-founding father of "Funny or Die" with Ferrell and Chris Henchy), Conan O'Brien, John C. Reilly, Paul Rudd, and former "SNL" costar Molly Shannon all spoke in case. The pop-punk band Eco-friendly Day also completed.The evening paid out tribute for the actor, author, and producer, 44, who rose up comedy totem pole when he first grew to become an associate of "Saturday Evening Live" in 1995. Throughout his 7-year regular stint on NBC, Ferrell created such memorable roles as Leader George W. Rose rose bush, Alex Trebek, Harray Caray, "Inside the Stars Studio" host James Lipton, Jesse Reno, Spartan cheerleader Craig Buchanan, as well as the evening club-going Steve Butabi, who visited the silver screen in 1998's "A Evening within the Roxbury." More youthful crowd came out in many films throughout today, including "Austin Forces," "Celebrity," "Jay and Quiet Bob Strike Back," and "Zoolander."After departing "SNL" in 2002, Ferrell shown he could stand alone round the giant screen with "Old-fashionedInch in 2003, then "Elf" the identical year. He ongoing to become box office success with "Anchorman: the Legend of Ron Burgundy," "Starsky & Hutch," and "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ough Bobby," and voiced the title character in DreamWorks Animation's "Megamind." This really is really the 14th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Previous individuals who win includeRichard Pryor (1998), Jonathan Winters (1999), Carl Reiner (2000), Whoopi Goldberg (2001), Bob Newhart (2002), Lily Tomlin (2003), Lorne Michaels (2004), Steve Martin (2005), Neil Simon (2006), Billy Very (2007), George Carlin (2008), Bill Cosby (2009), and Tina Fey (2010).The show was recorded for just about any 90-minute special airing Halloween evening next Monday, October 31, at 9 p.m. EST on PBS. The Hollywood Reporter

Icahn thins Lionsgate stake

The Carl Icahn era at Lionsgate is drawing to some quiet finish, using the billionaire investor reducing his holding to around 1%. Icahn offered a block of nearly 3 million shares Wednesday, an educated source stated. A week ago Lionsgate completed its offering of 19.two million shares of his stock at $7 a share, which in fact had cut his stake to three.1%. Lionsgate and Icahn didn't have comment about Wednesday's purchase. The stock, that was up 4 to $7.05 in mid-session Thursday, has produced a typical daily amount of 589,000 shares throughout yesteryear three several weeks. The offering completed an August. 30 settlement with Icahn and the boy Brett Icahn. The Icahns and small-major had introduced that they are ending 3 years of fighting within an agreement to market the Icahn's 33% stake in the organization at $7 a share via a number of deals amassing about $309 million. The settlement known as for Lionsgate to purchase back 11 million shares from Icahn at $7 a share as well as for Lionsgate director Mark H. Rachesky to buy one more 11 million shares from Icahn at $7 per share. Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com

Gotham Award Noms Visit 'The Descendants' and 'Martha Marcy May Marlene'

BorderLine Films The Descendants and Martha Marcy May Marlene, both from Fox Searchlight, introduced individuals with three nominations each as NY Independent Filmmaker Project introduced its nominations today due to its 21st annual Gotham Independent Film Honours. The individuals who win, attracted in the area of indie film, will probably be introduced inside a ceremony November. 28 at Cipriani Wall Street in NY City since the movie honours season can get showed up. PHOTOS: Hollywood's New Leading Ladies The Descendants, which stars George Clooney just like a guy trying to keep his family together,was nominated for top feature along with Beginners, Meek's Cutoff, Take Shelter as well as the Tree of Existence. Elizabeth Olsen, who stars just like a lady reconnecting along with her family after managing a cult in Martha, and Shailene Woodley, who plays among Clooney's kids in Descendants, were both nominated inside the number of Breakthrough Actor along with Felicity Manley of Constantly, Harmony Santana of Gun Hill Road and Jacob Wysocki of Terri. PHOTOS: Elizabeth Olsen, Jessica Chastain Pose for 'THR' Descendants and Martha also acquired noms for top ensemble performance, along with Beginners, through which Christopher Plummer and Ewan McGregor, play a parent or gaurdian and sonembarking on new sections inside their lives the financial world drama Margin Call and Take Shelter, through which Michael Shannon plays a man recognizing the arrival in the apocalypse. The nominees for Breakthrough Director were Mike Cahill, Another Earth Sean Durkin, Martha Vera Farmiga, Greater Ground Evan Glodell, Bellflower and Dee Rees, Pariah. The nominees for top documentary are Better Our World Bill Cunningham NY Hell and Again The Interrupters as well as the Woodmans. Inside the number of Best Film Not Playing inside a Theater In Your Town, an award for just about any feature that has not guaranteed distribution, the nominees were: Codependent Lesbian Space Alien Seeks Same, Eco-friendly, The Redemption of General Butt Naked, Moments from the Crime, and Without. PHOTOS: Stars at Sundance The Gotham Honours may even add a new category this year, the Calvin Klein Spotlight on Women Filmmakers "Live the Dream' Grant, a $25,000 cash award with an almuna of IFP's Independent Filmmaker Labs. Nominated were Jenny Deller, director of Future Weather Lucy Mulloy, Una Noche and Rola Nashef, Detroit Unleashed. One last award, everyone else Award, can be obtained to the film that has won an audience award at one of the top 50 U.S. or Canadian film festivals. Nominees will probably be introduced November. 7. PHOTOS: On Set while using Leading Ladies of Hollywood IFP also formerly introduced that it's going to recognition stars Charlize Theron and Gary Oldman, director David Cronenberg and Tom Rothman, chairman and Boss of Fox Shot Entertainment, with career tributes. The whole report on nominees take presctiption the 2nd page. Towards The Race 1 2 next last Gotham Honours

'Chronicle' Exclusive Trailer: Great Energy Gone Wrong

If you would like superheroes around all of us do, it's safe to visualise that you just also believe there cannot be lots of movies made including folks with super forces. There exists a while to attend for further action from more familiar heroes like "The Avengers" and "X-Males," but Fox helps you to fill our superhero void utilizing their new movie "Chronicle," that's three normal teenage boys who develop special abilities after being uncovered with a mysterious substance inside the forest. We are very happy to condition there are a distinctive think about the first trailer in the film, which was put together by Max Landis (boy of John Landis) and directed by Josh Trank ("Large Fan"). The cast includes Michael B. Jordan, Alex Russell and Dane DeHaan. Take a look, after which click for just about any detailed description! The film is shot documentary-style, with this particular three lead stars experimentation utilizing their lately discovered super talents. A clip opens getting a appealing tune as well as the three guy pals around the journey. After they go to a coffee shop or restaurant, one of the trio counts to three and tries to stick a fork within the friend's hands. The fork bends over. Only then do we start to see the boys experimentation by moving cars, taunting a young girl in the store by considering creating a stuffed bear move and fly up alongside her, plus much more. Situations are all fun and games until one of the boys takes his strength an excessive amount of and moves an automobile off course, in to a lake after which it another two boys have enter and save the motive pressure. "Could it happen to be any kind of accident Andrew?" we hear one of the boys request, following a driver is assumed being attracted to safety. A clip then cuts with a scene with Andrew sitting on top of the automobile, closing his hands and at the same time crushing cars alongside him while using motion. "I'm worried about Andrew," one of the boys states, that's then moments of elevated destruction, police surrounding something, people flying using the air, together with other assorted kinds of carnage. Out of the blue the footage stops and rewinds itself back through what we view to before the stage where a clip began. We view the boys exploring a dent on your lawn, climbing in and finding "something" we don't see but is backlit by blue lighting. Fade to black. Cree-py. And intriguing! Reveal everything you consider a clip inside the comments or on Twitter!

John Lasseter states Cars 2 wasn't about retailing

It isn't standard for any Pixar film to obtain a large amount of flack in the press, or for this to position so lowly if this involves reviews (38 percent on Rotten Tomato plants). But Cars 2 director John Lasseter states the follow up wasn't nearly selling a lot of new toys."I arrived at deep into myself and saw what this film involved and i believe it's obvious that audiences have responded. It is a very, special film in my experience,Inch he told The Hollywood Reporter.Some have stated that Pixar was instructed to produce the follow up by its proprietors at Disney to produce new retailing for that franchise."It isn't true. It's individuals who have no idea the details, hurrying to evaluate,Inch Lasseter stated."I recognise my devote the Wally Disney Company, but my job, my focus, my greatest desire would be to entertain people by looking into making great movies, and that we did by using Cars 2."This area office take supports his comments, with Cars 2 making $551m worldwide - 20 percent a lot more than the very first film."I make movies for your son who loves the figures a lot he really wants to pack his clothes inside a Lightning McQueen suitcase," Lasseter added.Your not helping that argument about retailing there, John.

Bill Clinton, Hollywood Heavyweights Star in Funny or Die Video

Funny or Die never appears to possess trouble obtaining a-list stars to look within their low-budget web projects. However it might have surpassed itself using its latest video, that is full of a few of the greatest names in Hollywood, alongside an old U.S. leader, believe it or not.our editor recommendsHollywood Falls Back deeply in love with Bill Clinton (Analysis)Bill Clinton Attends Premiere of 'The Way,' Cheers Film and Related Foundation (Video)Bill Clinton Honors Edie Wasserman, Lew Wasserman's WifeLady Gaga Drops F-Explosive device at Bill Clinton Concert (Video)Stevie Question Begins Bill Clinton Birthday Concert (Video) The recording opened Saturday on two giant screens in the Hollywood Bowl throughout a concert reaping helpful benefits the William Jefferson Clinton Foundation, and Funny or Die published it on the internet night time Tuesday. PHOTO: Best Presidents in Film and tv The premise has Ben Stiller, Jack Black, Matt Damon, Sean Penn, Kristen Wiig, Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen creating the Clinton Foundation's Celebrity Division. Kevin Spacey might participate that team. Christin Trogan, who created the recording, stated each star devoted about two hrs towards the project which it had been shot over 5 days recently. Although it seems the majority of the stars have been in exactly the same room simultaneously, which was just the situation with Stiller, Danson and Steenburgen. "It had been lengthy days for that crew, without a doubt, creating that continuity which world where they are together, right lower towards the smallest things, like in which a bagel was placed," Trogan stated. PHOTOS: Stars Who've Performed Political figures Clinton was shot at his Foundation office in NY, where he's proven reprimanding Spacey for commandeering his desk, though Spacey's finish from the conversation was shot in California. Black seemed to be in California as the relaxation from the cast is at NY. 5-minute video is known as Clinton Foundation: Celebrity Brainstorm. The sketch was compiled by Funny or Die staff author Alex Fernie, although the stars ad-libbed in some places yet others led ideas and dialogue. If there have been any stars who rejected the chance to look within the video, Funny or Die is not saying. PHOTOS: Leader George W. Rose bush on 9/11 "It had been among individuals things where, whenever we were studying the bits, we'd others in your mind, and that we got really lucky that they are capable of being some of it,Inch Trogan stated. "It had been similar to another pressure was blessing this video and enabling it to get together." Clinton Foundation: Celebrity Brainstorm from Leader Bill Clinton Related Subjects Jack Black Kevin Spacey Kristen Wiig Mary Steenburgen Matt Damon Sean Penn Ted Danson Bill Clinton Funny or Die Ben Stiller