Full To Host Royalty Christmas, Kates First

First Launched: December 23, 2011 12:02 PM EST Credit: Getty Images LONDON, U.K. -- Caption Full Elizabeth II walks with Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge simply because they begin to see the shows for your summer season opening of Buckingham Structure on london about this summer time 22, 2011It is really a traditional Christmas weekend for Full Elizabeth IIs relatives, which now includes Kate Middleton, while using quiet holiday getaway being a years cost of festivities to mark the queens 60th all year long the throne. A lot of the senior royalty, including Middleton and her husband, Prince William, will probably be sent all over the world to help the ageing monarch celebrate her Gem Jubilee in grand style. Elizabeth and her husband, Prince Philip, are planning to mark the large event with numerous tours throughout England to culminate getting a celebration london noisy . June that will come with an unequalled pageant round the River Thames with as much as 1000 watercraft taking part. In the carefully choreographed scenario, the flotilla will probably be introduced with the full aboard the Royal Barge. Theyre wanting the Gem Jubilee will probably be as effective since the Golden Jubilee in 2002, mentioned Joe Little, controlling editor of Majesty magazine. The media then thought everyone wasnt interested, but with the large weekend there has been millions of folks the streets praising. In my opinion that will happen again. He mentioned the entire was amazed at the outpouring of affection in 2002. Despite six decades she's very self-effacing, and shes always amazed when people use celebrate her achievements, he mentioned. Youd think at this time shed know how loved she's. The Gem Jubilee means extra overseas travel for a number of royalty: Prince Charles and also the wife Camilla will jet away and off to Australia, Canada, Nz and Papua New Guinea William and Kate will represent the entire in Malaysia, Singapore, the Solomon Islands as well as the small island of Tuvalu while Prince Harry continues to be shipped to somewhere sunny and warm to tour Belize, Jamaica as well as the Bahamas. The entire and Philip plan numerous excursions throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland from late March to mid-This summer time. She's then prone to help open the Olympic games within this summer time just before beginning her summer season holiday. Due to a lot of public occasions planned, you will find that a lot of the Christmas festivities will probably be kept in private at Sandringham, the queens sprawling estate in rural Norfolk. Structure government bodies mentioned Friday the royalty plan to visit a Christmas service within the Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene round the estate grounds. This gives well-wishers an chance to start to see the royalty briefly, in addition to provides photography fanatics an chance to snap pictures in the full and Kate. Your family typically trades gifts at Sandringham on Christmas Eve. Following a chapel service, the royalty usually walk for that reason, have a very gala lunch, and gather to check out the queens prerecorded television broadcast, a tradition that began getting an invisible address by King George V in 1932. Copyright 2011 with the Connected Press. All rights reserved. These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Globes' golden glow boosts B.O.

The weekend after Crazy Heart nabbed two Golden Globes, the film greater than bending its box office take, producing greater than $millions of. May possibly not be much like getting an Oscar, but a Golden Globes win (or possibly a nomination) could boost a film's box office potential.Most often the Globes' finest devices vary from specialized niche, especially photos inside the musical or comedy category, the Hollywood Foreign Press Assn. ceremony might be their utmost shot at kudos glory.A year ago, The brand new the new sony Pictures Classics' comedy "Barney's Version," which won acting honors for Paul Giamatti, saw considerable expansion inside the days carrying out a Globes ceremony.The film made $7.5 million Stateside and wound up playing inside a few hundred locations using the Oscars, even though it acquired just one nomination (best makeup) within the Academy.Fox Searchlight's 2009 niche hit, "Crazy Heart," nabbed two trophies within the Globes, including an actress win for Rob Bridges.The studio added just 46 locations the weekend carrying out a ceremony, nevertheless the pic saw a massive 109% uptick versus. the last frame, producing greater than $millions of the first time in one weekend."Crazy Heart" ongoing to cume a superb $39.5 million in your area -- mainly due to its eventual Oscar-winning run for star Bridges."That back-and-forth momentum truly does affect your box office," states an indie distrib professional, mentioning for the days involving the Globes and Oscars. "In the event you participate in it smartly, you're really benefiting from your box office potential.""Precious" stood a significant push after Mo'Nique won the 2011 Globes award for supporting actress. The film will be in theaters for more than per month, getting already made almost $40 million with the weekend in the Globes. But Lionsgate capitalized on Mo'Nique's win by growing "Precious" the following Friday towards the biggest location count. The pic ongoing to cume $47.6 000 0000.Indies aren't really the only films to acquire B.O. boosts within the Globes.Vital timed its country wide development of "The Fighter" to learn from possible Globes recognition this season. The film went at greater than 2,000 locations on 12 ,. 17, just 72 hrs after it received six noms, like the best picture, drama category. "The Fighter" acquired greater than $12 million that weekend.Connected with pension transfer major honours, the Globes sometimes don't provide much B.O. benefit for nominees or individuals who win which are released on homevideo.Such was the problem a year ago with Globes pic individuals who win: Sony's "The Social MediaInch while focusing Features' "The Kids Are Right." Both hit DVD shelves a couple of days before Globes noms were introduced. ("Social MediaInch received six noms and won four "Kids" acquired four noms, winning two.)"Social Media,Inch which cumed a great $97 million, lost almost 800 playdates of the total 1,088 count the Friday carrying out a Globes ceremony, while "Kids" -- 2010's top niche player, with $20 million -- had left theaters by mid-October, getting first launched noisy . This summer time.Though Oscar can provide a pic more bang, inside the crowded fourth quarter, the Globes -- additionally to critics' groups kudos -- certainly can kickstart a golden B.O. run. n Contact Andrew Stewart at andrew.stewart@variety.com

Not aware Reunion! Alicia Silverstone Moving (While using Homies) to Suburgatory

Alicia Silverstone Check it, Not aware fans! Alicia Silverstone is joining Suburgatory for just about any multi-episode arc that will reunite her with former on-screen co-star Jeremy Sisto, TVLine reviews. Silverstone, 35, may have Eden, a possible love interest for Sisto's character, George (and concepts thought she had been saving herself for Luke Perry!). Although Eden's arrival may spell nutrients for George's sex existence, her unusual profession could cause tension for George and Closest friend Noah (Alan Tudyk). As if! Suburgatory boss on George and Dallas: Do they really or won't they? Silverstone and Sisto infamously carried out Bronson Alcott Students Cher and Elton inside the 1995 Amy Heckerling classic. This could mark their first project together since Not aware, and Silverstone's first TV role since she starred on NBC's short-were living romantic comedy Miss Match in 2003. Are you currently presently excited with this particular Not aware reunion? Another Not aware cast people do you want to see go to Suburgatory?

Relativity Enters Distribution Partnership With Germany's Senator Entertainment

NY Times reporter Brian Stelter has something in common with Anthony Weiner. Like the disgraced congressman, Stelter unintentionally broadcast a private direct message -- or "DM" -- on Twitter to his entire Twitter feed. (In Stelter's case, that's 97,000 followers-and-counting).our editor recommendsAlec Baldwin's Twitter Account 'Deactivated' After 'Words With Friends' DebacleChristiane Amanpour to Leave ABC's 'This Week'; Launch CNN Show Demi Moore Explains Why She'll Stay 'Mrs. Kutcher' On TwitterKeith Olbermann Will No Longer Engage With His Twitter Followers Unlike Weiner, Stelter's DM was not salacious. On Tuesday, the journalist -- who covers media and television for the Times -- tried to confirm Christiane Amanpour's exit from ABC's This Week by sending a DM to a source on the social-networking site. Instead, he majorly messed up and made it public. The offending tweet: "I'm hearing that Amanpour is formally out of 'This Week' -- though only from a single source -- are you hearing the same?" In a further display of whoops, he even posted his work phone number. Realizing his mistake, Stelter immediately tweete a response to his flub: "Well, that was embarrassing. That was supposed to be a DM." His network largely supported him, with the Washington Post's Erik Wemple tweeting: "Just good reporting there. Nothing to be ashamed of." In the end, the snafu backfired in a good way: Stelter was able to find more sources through Twitter to match his Amanpour intel and publish an official story. "3 Reasons I didn't delete accidental tweet: people had already read it; some had retweeted it; it needed to be explained," Stelter said in a later post. As media reporter Michael Calderone notes at the Huffington Post, Stelter's mistweet indirectly spread word of Amanpour's exit, confirming months of rumors that she would be leaving the Sunday morning news program -- and prompting ABC to issue a statement from Amanpour hours later. Stelter, who's said he wished he could live in the Twitter feed, was apparently too busy reporting -- and tweeting about it -- to respond to requests for comment. PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery Hollywood's Twitter Feuds Related Topics Twitter Anthony Weiner

'Saw 8' Sometimes Happens 'Someday,' States Lionsgate

Horror franchises never really die, can they? According to Lionsgate Vice Chairman Michael Burns, the torture porn franchise 'Saw' may be developing a return -- for your eighth time. Inside an interview with CNBC, Burns -- who was simply there to talk about the chance merger between Lionsgate and rival studio Summit -- revealed Lionsgate's approaching slate of films, that might eventually include 'Saw.' "I am certain, sooner or later, you will notice 'Saw' within the image,Inch mentioned Burns. The 'Saw' franchise makes almost half-billion dollars in your area, so not surprising the studio may wish to consider another one. The ultimate film, 'Saw 3d,A made $136 million worldwide. [via CNBC and Bloody Disgusting] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

The Scene at THR's 2011 Women In Entertainment Power 100 Breakfast

This story appears in the Dec. 2011 special issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine. Putting together the ranked list of entertainment's most powerful women for this annual issue, The Hollywood Reporter's 20th, is nothing short of agonizing. For the top spots, the deliberations over who goes where became topics of vigorous debate in the hallways here at 5700 Wilshire. PHOTOS: 2011 Women in Entertainment Power 100 In all the discussions, however, one undisputed trend emerged: TV, especially the world of cable, is ascendant, and women disproportionately are driving it. It's no coincidence that four of the top five women on this year's Power 100 list come from the medium (the extraordinary Amy Pascal alone represents film at No. 2). Just a few years ago, film dominated entertainment with the most prestige, the greatest revenue and the biggest impact on our national conversation. Not anymore. Programming such as The Daily Show, Mad Men and even Jersey Shore drives pop culture to a greater extent than any motion picture in recent years, extending its influence into the realms of fashion, politics, publishing and music. One major studio exec recently bemoaned to me that, outside of the Twilight franchise, film is lacking a major "event." "No one is talking about movies right now," said this exec. "It's all about cable." COMPLETE LIST: 2011 Women in Entertainment Power 100 At the same time, the earnings of some of the leading cable networks have dwarfed those of the major studios, and the valuation of Disney Media Networks -- the division overseen by the list's top-spot holder, Anne Sweeney -- is hugely more than that of its sister movie studio. Total revenue for the entire movie industry this year is estimated by PricewaterhouseCoopers at $36.8 billion; by contrast, television advertising in the U.S. brought in $71.1 billion, and you can double that number if you add subscription and license revenue. But economics aren't the only reason these women are at the top. It's also because television has provided opportunity that film simply hasn't. A newer industry, cable was welcoming to all when it was birthing multitudes of then-not-so-fashionable networks. The high-powered women at the top of TV largely got their breaks in the "Wild West" days of early cable -- as one executive describes them -- when television created openings that the established, more relationship-oriented movie world didn't. None of this is to take away from the incredible women in film and other mediums on our Power 100. The same exec who decried the lack of momentum in movies was quick to point out, "It's all cyclical." Indeed, every single person on the list reflects extraordinary drive, intelligence and ability to weather whatever is around the bend in the industry. I dare anyone to not be inspired by every person in this issue. Congratulations to all. Janice Min Editorial Director Items 1-10 Items 11-20 Items 21-30 Items 31-40 Items 41-50 Items 51-60 Items 61-70 Items 71-80 Items 81-90 Items 91-100 Items 1-10 1 Anne SweeneyCo-Chairman, Disney Media Networks President, Disney/ABC Television G...read more 2 Amy PascalCo-Chairman, Sony Pictures Entertainmentread more 2 Bonnie HammerChairman, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainmentread more 4 Abbe RavenPresident and CEO, A+E Television Networksread more 5 Dana WaldenChairman, 20th Century Fox Televisionread more 6 Stacey SniderCo-Chairman and CEO, DreamWorksread more 7 Nina TasslerPresident, CBSread more 8 Donna LangleyCo-Chairman, Universal Picturesread more 9 Nancy DubucPresident, History and Lifetime Networksread more 10 Sue KrollPresident of Worldwide Marketing, Warner Bros. Pictures*read more

Kurt Sutter Hopes To Help Keep Sons Of Anarchy Going Not Less Than 7 Seasons

Kurt Sutter, the colorful and from time to time churlish creator from the Forex biker smash Sons of Anarchy that wrapped its 4th and many effective campaign last evening, isoptimistic that his show will discover a seventh season. Or even more. SOA already continues to be restored for any fifth season of 13 episodes. He stated throughout a business call with reporters today, “We’re wishing to have the ability to tell the storyline you want to tell inside a seven-season arc, to possess the amount of time to achieve that. A minimum of we’re available to exploring that.” But he added that his experience like a author-professional producer around the Shield informs him that “the over the line costs may become an excessive amount of” when attempting to visit beyond season seven. The main reason Sutter is even in a position to consider three seasons in to the future is SOA just loved its greatest-ranked season, standing because the No.2 scripted drama on fundamental cable (trailing only AMC’s The Walking Dead) and also the greatest-ranked series ever on Forex. He credits the show’s growing viewership simply to the availability over Netflix. “It assisted people really plug into and obtain in to the show the very first couple of seasons,” Sutter thinks. “It’s been vital to the rise.” Essential, Sutter thinks, continues to be his drama’s capability to skirt the difficult line between art and commerce. “I’m very conscious that I’m writing a show for television,” he stated, “so I actually do wish to write story lines which are wealthy and sophisticated and figures which are three-dimensional. We’re fortunate to possess stars who weekly give tremendous performances. But there’s also a component of the reveal that’s incredibly pulpy and entertaining, which’s as essential as the wealthy, deep character stuff. I've no need to operate a reveal that a couple of hundred people watch. Basically wanted that type of audience, I’d go do theater…I’m not writing the show inside a vacuum. And That I’m an egomaniac. I wish to be loved, honored, worshiped and admired by everybody. And So I desire a large audience. I really like the very fact we’re beating the (broadcast) systems in key demos.” Sutter credited the show’s healthy rankings to “the fact I surround myself with those who are a lot more gifted than I'm. And great stars.” Sutter accepted he’s thinking about changing the SOA pacefor season fiveso that there's possibly a little less tumult packed throughout each episode. “My sensefor next season is it is a reduced boil,” he stated. “This season, everybody was kind of breathless through the finish of each and every episode, and my sense is the fact that next season that won’t be.” He added thathe was available to ongoing to possess guest stars show up on SOA who also labored with him around the Shield but was reluctant to be extend to that particular show’s stars Michael Chiklis and Walton Goggins.”I think it might be impossible to allow them to be regarded as someone else nowadays. It might be too annoying to create them to the show, around I really like and adore them as stars the ones.” And that he hasn’t yet made the decision how Sons will wrap, observing today, “Whether they’ll all find yourself dead inside a large puddle of bloodstream in the finish has not yet been determined.”

Talkback: What Is the Greatest Penis Moment in Movie History?

Since our friends at Next Movie totally went there, why not bat this one around Movieline HQ? It’s Friday! Live a little. In honor of Michael Fassbender’s infamous display of total nakedness in this week’s Shame — emotional and physical, to be fair — Next Movie ran down the nine greatest “penis moments” in the movies. Yes, Ewan McGregor. You made the list. Also receiving honors were The Crying Game (of course) and Forgetting Sarah Marshall, although I’d argue Dirk Diggler’s Dirk Diggler deserves higher placement in the rankings. And though this is quite thorough work, I have just one word: Antichrist. (That said, the “greatness” of its penis moments is debatable. Awesome high five sexytime great? Not so much.) But again, it’s Friday, Friday, gotta get down on some cinematic schlong talk. I open the flood gates to you, Movieliners! Discuss: Are there any glaring omissions to the list? What’s with Ewan McGregor’s exhibitionist streak? If you were on the fence before despite the glowing reviews and critical acclaim for Fassbender’s performance, is all this talk of a Fassboner enough to get you to see Shame this weekend? [Next Movie]

2012 Sundance Film Festival Sets Competition Slate

BREAKING: The Sundance Institute has unveiled the US and World Cinema Dramatic and Documentary competition films for the 2012 Sundance Film Festival that runs January 19-29.There is a total of 110 features. At the Gotham Awards, both agents and distributors felt there would a bounty of promising films with no distribution. That could make for a lot of deal making, which is certainly the way it went down last January in Park City. Here are the selections in all categories: U.S. DRAMATIC COMPETITION The world premieres of 16 American narrative feature films. Beasts of the Southern Wild / U.S.A. (Director: Benh Zeitlin, Screenwriters: Benh Zeitlin, Lucy Alibar) Waters gonna rise up, wild animals gonna rerun from the grave, and everything south of the levee is goin under, in this tale of a six year old named Hushpuppy, who lives with her daddy at the edge of the world. Cast: Quvenzhan Wallis, Dwight Henry. The Comedy / U.S.A. (Director: Rick Alverson, Screenwriters: Rick Alverson, Robert Donne, Colm O’Leary) Indifferent even to the prospects of inheriting his father’s estate, Swanson whiles away his days with a group of aging Brooklyn hipsters, engaging in small acts of recreational cruelty and pacified boredom. Cast: Tim Heidecker, Eric Wareheim, Kate Lyn Sheil, Alexia Rassmusen, Gregg Turkington. The End of Love / U.S.A. (Director and screenwriter: Mark Webber) A young father unravels following the loss of the mother of his child. Cast: Mark Webber, Shannyn Sossamon, Michael Cera, Jason Ritter, Amanda Seyfried, Frankie Shaw. Filly Brown / U.S.A. (Directors: Youssef Delara, Michael D. Olmos, Screenwriter: Youssef Delara) A Hip Hop-driven drama about a Mexican girl who rises to fame and consciousness as she copes with the incarceration of her mother through music. Cast: Lou Diamond Phillips, Gina Rodriguez, Jenni Rivera, Edward James Olmos. The First Time / U.S.A. (Director and screenwriter: Jonathan Kasdan) Two high schoolers meet at a party. Over the course of a weekend, things turn magical, romantic, complicated and funny, as they discover what it’s like to fall in love for the first time. Cast: Brittany Robertson, Dylan O’Brien, Craig Roberts, James Frecheville, Victoria Justice. For Ellen / U.S.A. (Director and screenwriter: So Yong Kim) A struggling musician takes an overnight long-distance drive in order to fight his estranged wife for custody of their young daughter. Cast: Paul Dano, Jon Heder, Jena Malone, Margarita Levieva, Shay Mandigo. Hello I Must Be Going / U.S.A. (Director: Todd Louiso, Screenwriter: Sarah Koskoff) Divorced, childless, demoralized and condemned to move back in with her parents at the age of 35, Amy Minsky’s prospects look bleak until the unexpected attention of a teenage boy changes everything. Cast: Melanie Lynskey, Blythe Danner, Christopher Abbott, John Rubinstein, Julie White. DAY ONE FILM Keep the Lights On / U.S.A. (Director: Ira Sachs, Screenwriters: Ira Sachs, Mauricio Zacharias) An autobiographically inspired story of a passionate long-term relationship between two men driven by addiction and secrets but bound by love and hopefulness. Cast: Thure Lindhardt, Zachary Booth, Julianne Nicholson, Souleymane Sy Savane, Paprika Steen. LUV / U.S.A. (Director: Sheldon Candis, Screenwriters: Sheldon Candis, Justin Wilson) An orphaned 11-year-old boy is forced to face the unpleasant truth about his beloved uncle during one harrowing day in the streets of Baltimore. Cast: Common, Michael Rainey Jr., Dennis Haysbert, Danny Glover, Charles S. Dutton. Middle Of Nowhere / U.S.A. (Director and screenwriter: Ava DuVernay) When her husband is incarcerated, an African-American woman struggles to maintain her marriage and her identity. Cast: Emayatzy Corinealdi, David Oyelowo, Omari Hardwick, Lorraine Touissant, Edwina Findley. Nobody Walks / U.S.A. (Director: Ry Russo-Young, Screenwriters: Lena Dunham, Ry Russo-Young) Martine, a young artist from NY, is invited into the home of a hip, liberal LA family for a week. Her presence unravels the familys carefully maintained status quo, and a mess of sexual and emotional entanglements ensues. Cast: John Krasinski, Olivia Thirlby, Rosemarie DeWitt, India Ennenga, Justin Kirk. Safety Not Guaranteed / U.S.A. (Director: Colin Trevorrow, Screenwriter: Derek Connolly) A trio of magazine employees investigate a classified ad seeking a partner for time travel. One employee develops feelings for the paranoid but compelling loner and seeks to discover what hes really up to. Cast: Aubrey Plaza, Mark Duplass, Jake Johnson, Karen Soni. Save the Date / U.S.A. (Director: Michael Mohan, Screenwriters: Jeffrey Brown, Egan Reich, Michael Mohan) As her sister Beth prepares to get married, Sarah finds herself caught up in an intense post-breakup rebound. The two fumble through the redefined emotional landscape of modern day relationships, forced to relearn how to love and be loved. Cast: Lizzy Caplan, Alison Brie, Martin Starr, Geoffrey Arend, Mark Webber. Simon Killer / France, U.S.A. (Director and screenwriter: Antonio Campos) A recent college graduate goes to Paris after breaking up with his girlfriend of 5 years. Once there, he falls in love with a young prostitute and their fateful journey begins. Cast: Brady Corbet, Mati Diop, Constance Rousseau, Michael Abiteboul, Solo. Smashed / U.S.A. (Director: James Ponsoldt, Screenwriters: Susan Burke, James Ponsoldt) Kate and Charlie are a young married couple whose bond is built on a mutual love of music, laughter and… drinking. When Kate decides to get sober, her new lifestyle brings troubling issues to the surface and calls into question her relationship with Charlie. Cast: Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Aaron Paul, Octavia Spencer, Nick Offerman, Megan Mullally. The Surrogate / U.S.A. (Director and screenwriter: Ben Lewin) Mark O’Brien, a 36-year-old poet and journalist with an iron lung, decides he no longer wishes to be a virgin. With the help of his therapist and the guidance of his priest, he contacts a professional sex surrogate to take him on a journey to manhood. Cast: John Hawkes, Helen Hunt, William H. Macy. U.S. DOCUMENTARY COMPETITION The world premieres of 16 American documentary films. Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry / U.S.A., China (Director: Alison Klayman) Renowned Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei has garnered international attention as much for his ambitious artwork as his political provocations and increasingly public clashes with the Chinese government. The Atomic States of America / U.S.A. (Directors: Don Argott, Sheena M. Joyce) In 2010, the United States announced construction of the first new nuclear power plant in more than 32 years. A year later, a 9.0 magnitude earthquake struck the Fukushima Power Plant in Japan sparking a fierce debate in the U.S. over the safety and viability of nuclear power. Chasing Ice / U.S.A. (Director: Jeff Orlowski) Science, spectacle and human passion mix in this stunningly cinematic portrait as National Geographic photographer James Balog captures time-lapse photography of glaciers over several years providing tangible visual evidence of climate change. DETROPIA / U.S.A. (Directors: Heidi Ewing, Rachel Grady) The woes of Detroit are emblematic of the collapse of the U.S. manufacturing base. This is the dramatic story of a city and its people who refuse to leave the building, even as the flames are rising. ESCAPE FIRE: The Fight to Rescue American Healthcare / U.S.A. (Directors: Matthew Heineman, Susan Froemke) What can be done to save our broken medical system? Powerful forces are trying to maintain the status quo in a profit-driven medical industry, but a movement to bring innovative methods of prevention and healing is finally gaining ground potentially saving the health of a nation. Finding North / U.S.A. (Directors: Lori Silverbush, Kristi Jacobson) A crisis of hunger looms in America and is not limited to the poverty stricken and uneducated. Can a return to policies of the 1970s save our future? The House I Live In / U.S.A. (Director: Eugene Jarecki) For over 40 years, the War on Drugs has accounted for 45 million arrests, made America the world’s largest jailer and damaged poor communities at home and abroad. Yet, drugs are cheaper, purer and more available today than ever. Where did we go wrong and what is the path toward healing? How to Survive a Plague / U.S.A. (Director: David France) The untold story of the intensive efforts that turned AIDS into a manageable condition and the improbable group of (mostly HIV-positive) young men and women whose amazing resilience broke through a time of rampant death and political indifference. The Invisible War / U.S.A. (Director: Kirby Dick) An investigative and powerfully emotional examination of the epidemic of rape of soldiers within the U.S. military, the institutions that cover up its existence and the profound personal and social consequences that arise from it. Marina Abramovi The Artist is Present / U.S.A. (Director: Matthew Akers) Marina Abramovi prepares for a major retrospective of her work at The Museum of Modern Art in NY hoping to finally silence four decades of skeptics who proclaim: ‘But why is this art?’ ME at the ZOO / U.S.A. (Directors: Chris Moukarbel, Valerie Veatch) With 270 million hits to date, Chris Crocker, an uncanny young video blogger from small town Tennessee, is considered the Internet’s first rebel folk hero and at the same time one of its most controversial personalities. The Other Dream Team / Lithuania, U.S.A. (Director: Marius Markevicius) The 1992 Lithuanian National Basketball Team went from the clutches of Communism to the Summer Olympics in Barcelona a testament to the powerful role of sports as a catalyst for cultural identity. The Queen of Versailles / U.S.A. (Director: Lauren Greenfield) Jackie and David were triumphantly constructing the biggest house in America a sprawling, 90,000-square-foot palace inspired by Versailles when their timeshare empire collapses and their house is foreclosed. Their rags-to-riches-to-rags story reveals the innate virtues and flaws of the American Dream. DAY ONE FILM Slavery By Another Name / U.S.A. (Director: Sam Pollard) As slavery came to an end with Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation, a new system of involuntary servitude took its place with shocking force, brutalizing, terrorizing and ultimately circumscribing the lives of hundreds of thousands of African Americans well into the 20th century. Love Free or Die: How the Bishop of New Hampshire is Changing the World / U.S.A. (Director: Macky Alston) One man whose two defining passions are in conflict: An openly gay bishop refuses to leave the Church or the man he loves. We’re Not Broke / U.S.A. (Directors: Karin Hayes, Victoria Bruce) As American lawmakers slash budgets and lay off employees, leaving many people scrambling to survive, multibillion-dollar corporations are concealing colossal profits overseas to avoid paying U.S. income tax. Fed-up Americans are taking their frustration to the streets. WORLD CINEMA DRAMATIC COMPETITION Fourteen films from emerging filmmaking talents offer fresh perspectives and inventive styles. 4 Suns / Czech Republic (Director and screenwriter: Bohdan Slma) Immature Fogi attempts to straighten up and accept his responsibilities as a new husband and father, as well as role model to his troubled son from a previous relationship, but finds himself unable to change his nature, leaving him to watch haplessly as his family begins to crumble. Cast: Jaroslav Plesl, Aa Geislerov, Karel Roden, Ji Mdl, Klra Melkov. World Premiere About the Pink Sky / Japan (Director and screenwriter: Keiichi Kobayashi) A high school girl finds a wallet full of money and tracks down its owner, leading to unexpected consequences for the girl and her friends. Cast: Ai Ikeda, Ena Koshino, Reiko Fujiwara, Tsubasa Takayama, Hakusyu Togetsuan. International Premiere Can / Turkey (Director and screenwriter: Rasit Celikezer) A young married couple live happily in Istanbul, but their decision to illegally procure a child threatens their future together. Cast: Selen Ucer, Serdar Orcin, Berkan Demirbag, Erkan Avci. World Premiere Father’s Chair (A Cadeira do Pai) / Brazil (Director: Luciano Moura, Screenwriters: Elena Soarez, Luciano Moura) Following the trail of his runaway teen son, Theo confronts his own identity as a son, a father and a man along the way. Cast: Wagner Moura, Lima Duarte, Mariana Lima. World Premiere L / Greece (Director: Babis Makridis, Screenwriters: Efthymis Filippou, Babis Makridis) A man who lives in his car gets caught up in the undeclared war between motorcycle riders and car drivers. Cast: Aris Servetalis, Makis Papadimitriou, Lefteris Mathaios, Nota Tserniafski, Stavros Raptis. World Premiere The Last Elvis (El Ultimo Elvis) / Argentina (Director: Armando Bo, Screenwriters: Nicols Giacobone and Armando Bo) A Buenos Aires Elvis impersonator who believes that he is the reincarnation of the King struggles to shake free from reality and live his musical dream. Cast: John McInerny, Griselda Siciliani, Margarita Lopez. World Premiere Madrid, 1987 / Spain (Director and screenwriter: David Trueba) The balance of power and desire constantly shifts during the meeting of an older journalist and a young student, of two generations completely foreign to one another. Cast: Jos Sacristn, Mara Valverde, Ramon Fontser. International Premiere My Brother the Devil / United Kingdom (Director and screenwriter: Sally El Hosaini) A pair of British Arab brothers trying to get by in gangland London learn the extraordinary courage it takes to be yourself. Cast: James Floyd, Sad Taghmaoui, Fady Elsayed. World Premiere Teddy Bear / Denmark (Director: Mads Matthiesen, Screenwriters: Mads Matthiesen, Martin Pieter Zandvliet) Dennis, a painfully shy 38-year-old bodybuilder who lives with his mother, sets off to Thailand in search of love. Cast: Kim Kold, Elsebeth Steentoft, Lamaiporn Sangmanee Hougaard, David Winters, Allan Mogensen. World Premiere Valley of Saints / India, U.S.A. (Director and screenwriter: Musa Syeed) Gulzar plans to run away from the war and poverty surrounding his village in Kashmir with his best friend, but a beautiful young woman researching the dying lake leads him to contemplate a different future Cast: Gulzar Ahmad Bhat, Mohammed Afzal Sofi, Neelofar Hamid. World Premiere Violeta Went to Heaven (Violeta se Fue a Los Cielos) / Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Spain (Director: Andrs Wood, Screenwriters: Eliseo Altunaga, Rodrigo Bazaes, Guillermo Caldern, Andrs Wood) A portrait of famed Chilean singer and folklorist Violeta Parra filled with her musical work, her memories, her loves and her hopes. Cast: Francisca Gaviln, Thomas Durand, Luis Machn, Gabriela Aguilera, Roberto Faras. International Premiere Wish You Were Here / Australia (Director: Kieran Darcy-Smith, Screenwriters: Felicity Price, Kieran Darcy-Smith) Four friends embark on a carefree holiday, but only three return home. Who knows what happened on that fateful night? Cast: Joel Edgerton, Teresa Palmer, Felicity Price, Antony Starr. World Premiere. DAY ONE FILM WRONG / France (Director and screenwriter: Quentin Dupieux) Dolph searches for his lost dog, but through encounters with a nympho pizza-delivery girl, a jogging neighbor seeking the absolute, and a mysterious righter of wrongs, he may eventually lose his mind… and his identity. Cast: Jack Plotnick, Eric Judor, Alexis Dziena, Steve Little, William Fichtner. World Premiere Young & Wild / Chile (Director: Marialy Rivas, Screenwriters: Marialy Rivas, Camila Gutirrez, Pedro Peirano) 17-year-old Daniela, raised in the bosom of a strict Evangelical family and recently unmasked as a fornicator by her shocked parents, struggles to find her own path to spiritual harmony. Cast: Alicia Rodrguez, Aline Kuppenheim, Mara Gracia Omegna, Felipe Pinto. World Premiere WORLD CINEMA DOCUMENTARY COMPETITION Twelve documentaries by some of the most courageous and extraordinary filmmakers working today. REVOLUTION / Denmark (Directors: Omar Shargawi, Karim El Hakim) In January 2011, two filmmakers captured the reality of the Egyptian revolution as it occurred out of view from the world’s media in the alleyways and streets away from the square and in the process were arrested by the secret police. North American Premiere 5 Broken Cameras / Palestine, Israel, France (Directors: Emad Burnat, Guy Davidi) A Palestinian journalist chronicles his villages resistance to a separation barrier being erected on their land and in the process captures his young sons lens on the world. International Premiere THE AMBASSADOR / Denmark (Director: Mads Brgger) What happens when a very white European man buys his way into being a diplomat in one of Central Africa’s most failed nations? Welcome to the bizarre and hidden world of African diplomacy, where gin and tonics flow and diamond hustlers and corrupt politicians run free. North American Premiere BIG BOYS GONE BANANAS!* / Sweden (Director: Fredrik Gertten) The behind-the-scenes story of a full-scale attack on freedom of speech. When Dole set its sights on the WG Film production Bananas!* in May 2009, confusion was the method, aggression was the tactic and media control was the story. North American Premiere China Heavyweight / Canada, China (Director: Yung Chang) In central China, where a coach recruits poor rural teenagers and turns them into Western-style boxing champions, the top students face dramatic choices as they graduate should they fight for the collective good or for themselves? A metaphor for the choices everyone in the New China faces now. World Premiere Gypsy Davy / Israel, U.S.A., Spain (Director: Rachel Leah Jones) How does a white boy with Alabama roots become a Flamenco guitarist in Andalusian boots? A tale of self-invention and the pursuit of happiness, regardless of the cost to others. International Premiere The Imposter / United Kingdom (Director: Bart Layton) In 1994 a 13-year-old boy disappears from his home in San Antonio, Texas. Three and a half years later he is found alive thousands of miles away in Spain with a shocking story of kidnap and torture. But all is not what it seems in this tale that is truly stranger than fiction. World Premiere Indie Game: The Movie / Canada (Directors: Lisanne Pajot, James Swirsky) Follow the dramatic journeys of indie game developers as they create games and release those works, and themselves, to the world. World Premiere The Law in These Parts / Israel (Director: Ra’anan Alexandrowicz) Israel’s 43-year military legal system in the Occupied Palestinian Territories unfolds through provocative interviews with the systems architects and historical footage showing the enactment of these laws upon the Palestinian population. International Premiere Payback / Canada (Director: Jennifer Baichwal) Based on Margaret Atwoods best-selling book, Payback explores how debt is a central organizing principle in our lives influencing relationships, societies, governing structures and the very fate of this planet. World Premiere Putin’s Kiss / Denmark (Director: Lise Birk Pedersen) 19-year-old Marsha is a model spokesperson in a strongly nationalistic Russian youth movement that aims to protect the country from its enemies. When she starts recognizing the organizations flaws, she must take a stand for or against it. North American Premiere Searching for Sugar Man / Denmark, United Kingdom (Director: Malik Bendjelloul) Rodriguez was the greatest 70s US rock icon who never was. Hailed as the greatest recording artist of his generation he disappeared into oblivion rising again from the ashes in a completely different context many miles away. World Premiere. DAY ONE FILM

Liev Schreiber to Star in Showtime's Ray Donovan

Liev Schreiber Liev Schreiber has been tapped to star in Showtime's new drama Ray Donovan, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The Scream and Salt actor will portray the titular character, a professional fixer for the rich and famous in Los Angeles who's unable to escape his own family issues. Showtime green-lights three new projects The project comes from Southland creator Ann Biderman, who will executive-produce along with Mark Gordon (Grey's Anatomy, Criminal Minds) and Bryan Zuriff. The drama is expected to begin production in early 2012.

USA, HBO & Lifetime Set Premiere Dates

USA Network has firmed up its midseason schedule, which will feature the return of White Collar on Jan. 17 and Royal Pains on Jan. 18 and the premiere of new drama Common Law on Jan. 26. White Collar and Royal Pains will air on the same nights they did in the summer, Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively, but will slide from 9 PM to 10 PM. Common Law, which stars Michael Ealy and Warren Kole as a pair of detectives forced to attend couples counseling, will air Thursdays at 10 PM. For the first time in awhile for a rookie USA series, Common Law will launch with no original lead-in from an established show. This past midseason, Fairly Legal launched on Thursdays 10 PM behind Royal Pains. HBO’s off-beat comedy series Eastbound & Down will return for a third season on Feb. 19, followed by the debut of Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant’s latest series, Life’s Too Short. The comedies will air in the 10 PM hour, following new drama Luck, which launches on Jan. 29 following a preview after the season finale of Boardwalk Empire on Dec. 11. Life’s Too Short is a faux documentary starring actor Warwick Davis as a fictionalized version of himself: a down-and-out little person desperately trying to hustle and connive his way back into the spotlight. Gervais will be able to promoteLife’s Too Shortwith his stint as host of the Golden Globes in January. Lifetime has set a Jan. 5 premiere date for Project Runway All Stars, which features 13 previous contestants competing in front of judges Isaac Mizrahi and Georgina Chapman, with model Angela Lindvall as host and Marie Claire Editor-in-Chief Joanna Coles as mentor.

Director Ken Russell Dies at 84

Ken Russell Ken Russell, the avant-garde filmmaker behind Women for each other and also the Boy Friend, has died. He was 84. Russell died Sunday following multiple strokes, his boy Alex Verney-Elliott told The Connected Press. "My dad died quietly. He died having a smile on his face," he stated. Begin to see the stars we lost this season Henry Kenneth Alfred Russell was created in Southampton, England. He gone to live in London in the 20s, analyzed photography and grew to become a documentary filmmaker in the BBC. His first feature film was the 1964 romantic comedy French Dressing. In 1967, he directed the spy movie Big Brain with Michael Caine. Russell gained his first Academy Award nomination for his 1969 film adaptation of D.H. Lawrence's Women for each other. The film, that was censored for featuring full-frontal nudity from the two male leads, won star Glenda Jackson an Oscar for the best Actress. Music seemed to be a large affect on Russell's films. In 1971, he authored and directed The Boy Friend, an homage towards the musicals from the nineteen thirties. The film starred supermodel Twiggy, who won two Golden Globes on her performance. Russell also modified the rock opera Tommy, which took it's origin from music in the Who. In 1991, Russell directed his last questionable film entitled Whore, which received an NC-17 rating. Russell - whose films incorporated 1980's Changed States and 1987's Medieval - was honored in 1995 through the American Cinematheque having a retrospective of his work known as Shock Value. His sometimes over-the-top films might be polarizing, and triggered Pauline Kael to express they "cheapen everything they touch." More lately, Russell made an appearance around the British reality show Celebrity Your Government in 2007, but left inside the first week. Russell, who had been married four occasions, is made it by his wife Elise Tribble and the children.

Lear sees politics the American way

Michael B. Keegan, Norman Lear and Alec Baldwin attend individuals for your American Way Basic principles 30th anni celebration in October.People for your American Way will mark its 30th anniversary inside a 12 ,. 5 fete within the Beverly Wilshire, despite the fact that you will notice plenty of references for the org's roots just like a counter for the religious right, founder Norman Lear sees an even more urgent link to the current.InchIn my experience what is happening at this time around with joblessness, the confluence in the neoconservative movement and religious right and enormous, large money... brought to that which you want at today in this particular country," he mentioned in the recent interview from his Beverly Slopes office, still sharp and energetic at 89. "So considering the children in Occupy Wall Street..youthful people are actually telling us, 'Enough,' that will become clearer after we complement.InchHe added, "Among the most popular of all the mythical American expressions is always that eternal vigilance might be the price you spend, because the seed items remain.InchIn creating People for your American Way, Lear was among only numerous industry figures to translate personal activism in to a lasting advocacy organization (he'll be among the honorees along with board member Alec Baldwin the same anniversary event happened in NY on March. 6). One of the org's finest early victories showed up 1987, if the together with other groups effectively fought against from the nomination of Robert Bork for the Top Court, a thing that presaged the polarizing nomination battles later on. More recent work has incorporated campaigns for marriage equality and much more in the influence of corporate profit politics.3 decades ago, Lear was during the time of the astonishing run of sitcoms that transformed primetime entertainment and was probably the most active figures in Hollywood's political scene, a pacesetter in a number of influential liberals who got the nickname the "Malibu mafia." He appreciated watching tv one morning at the begining of when he heard Jimmy Swaggart asking audiences to require for getting rid of a high Court justice. His company then had seven shows round the air, but Lear mentioned he am incensed by Swaggart's remarks that within an executive retreat just a couple of days later, he told his affiliate marketers, "Are searching for my alternative.""I used to be scared to dying," according to him in the televangelist's claims. "That frightened the hell from me."He made a decision to carry out a number of television spots, including one in which a hard-hatted forklift operator spoken in the ministers arriving on Radio and television "telling us that individuals are wonderful Christian followers or bad Christian followers according to their perspective.Inch The man's last line was "That is not the American way."While he walked to the culture wars, Lear mentioned he was conscious of he'd two large strikes against him -- he was from Hollywood, which he was Jewish -- so he travelled to South Bend, Ind., to fulfill with Father Ted Hesburgh, a pal after which it leader of Notre Dame, who thought the area was "terrific" and switched him onto other chapel leaders. With elevated supporters onboard, Lear paid out to offer the ad run in Washington, D.C., knowning that the systems would have it just like a report. Another chapel leader advised him to start a company around it and suggested the title People for your American Way.Their initial event will be a two-hour ABC show in 1982, "I Like Liberty," designed to show diversity included in the American fabric. The special featured Lady Bird Manley and Gerald Ford as co-hosts, and "it had Craig Goldwater and Jane Fonda on one stage," Lear appreciated. As nonpartisan since the special specific being, Falwell's Moral Majority first seen it becoming an effort to market liberal politics, including Lear's own.The televangelists, recognizing liberal Hollywood just like a target, fought against against back. Lear easily recited a line in the letter he received from Pat Robertson telling him that his "arms were short to box with God. Let go him.""And Jerry Falwell sent a e-e-newsletter calling me the 'No. 1 enemy in the American family inside our generation,' which i'd serious dying risks consequently," he mentioned.Since the influence of televangelism abated inside the late eighties, also did the energy to assist People for your American Way, Lear noted. Nevertheless the organization has elevated lately, and he's especially hopeful about its fortunes under Michael Keegan, leader since 2009, along with programs like the Youthful Selected Government bodies Network for progressive leaders. Lear also started a deal couple of years ago referred to as Born Again American, designed only to exhibit that patriotism is not ceded just like a concept right.People for your American Way now encourages a progressive agenda, but Lear still talks of the roots as not "liberal" but "American." He's pals with Nancy Reagan, who requested him and also the former business partner Jerry Perenchio to fly by helicopter to Simi Valley in September to visit the Republican debate within the Taxation Presidential Library. "I used to be possibly the main Democrat there, certainly really the only liberal, but that is the America I really like,In . he mentioned.It shojuld 't be an unexpected that Lear wasn't impressed in what he heard in case. On television, he's also expressed some reservations in regards to the current administration's performance and may support Leader Obama's re-election. "In my opinion the most effective factor Obama has choosing for him will be the nine people running for your Republican nomination. Once they were moving Obama signs, they might not perform a more acceptable job.InchNumerous high-profile figures from showbiz now utilize Lear, but among people he singles out is Make the most of Reiner, co-star of "All inherited,In . which has attempted issues different from early childhood education to same-sex marriage. "I am unsure what Make the most of knows. ...I have my passions. I have my concerns. I realize a good deal about a number of things, however don't begin to understand what some handful of (activists) know since they become students round the issues, which i avoid that."While a scenario could be produced the agenda in the religious right has not successful, due to the growing acceptance of gay rights as well as the failure (up to now) to overturn Roe versus. Wade, Lear doesn't purchase it. Bork is certainly a real estate agent to Mitt Romney's campaign, he highlights. "I learned in the beginning at People for your American Method that a number of these born-again Christian followers were used against their particular needs,Inch Lear mentioned. "That's the identical factor today. The Tea Party is stuffed with people just searching for their way, without real leadership within the Dems, without real leadership within the moderate Republicans. The extremes get it, and they have the cash since they hold the backing of individuals billionaire sources." Contact Ted Manley at ted.manley@variety.com

J.J. Abrams Certifies Benicio Del Toro's 'Star Trek 2' Interest

The villain of "Star Trek 2" remains unknown, though director J.J. Abrams certainly has his eye on someone for your role: Oscar-winning actor Benicio del Toro. It's still up in mid-air regarding who BDT might take part in the "Trek" follow-up, supposing he happens board whatsoever, but Abrams confirmed to MTV News that he's greatly considering obtaining the "Traffic" actor aboard for his next interstellar voyage. "Well, we're just in discussions, we're in discussions," Abrams told us round the red-colored-colored carpet for your "Super 8" Blu-ray and DVD release in La. "It is not even discussions just being debated. However I must use him. I've desired to utilize him for any very long time, which felt as being a pretty good possibility.Inch Abrams wouldn't enter specifics in regards to the role he's in your head for del Toro. Speculation has ranged from del Toro coping with the legendary role of Khan Noonien Singh to him putting that prominent temple to obtain affordable use just like a Klingon villain. Nevertheless the "Star Trek" director would just offer that whoever the level of smoothness is, del Toro is fantastic for the part. "It's too early to go over just what the role is, but he's this type of amazing actor," mentioned Abrams. "He's so versatile. He could type of do just about anything.In . "Except play Uhura," he joked. "I wouldn't buy that." Though the situation is enigmatic at this time, Abrams guaranteed the role might be a more compact amount mysterious as soon as casting is finished, whether del Toro eventually ends up inside the follow-up. "As soon as everyone knows who it will beand I'd love to ensure that it's himthat'll be public understanding," he mentioned. Reveal everything you consider the "Star Trek" follow-up news inside the comments section and also on Twitter!

Strong ratings week for ABC

The fall finale of Greys Anatomy helped boost ABC to its best ratings week this season.The Big Bang Theory was the weeks top scripted series in young adults, leading CBS pack of successful laffers. A nice boost from the CMA Awards, the fall finale of "Grey's Anatomy" and more strong numbers from new drama "Once Upon a Time" carried ABC to its most competitive finish of the season last week. According to Nielsen, the Alphabet placed a close second to Fox among young adults, racking up its best demo score since premiere week and its largest overall audience for any non-Academy Awards sesh in two years. Last week was also another good one for the CBS comedies, which took the top five spots in adults 18-49, and for football, as the nets airing primetime pigskin action racked up victories on Monday, Saturday and Sunday. Overall for the Nov. 7-13 sesh, Fox led in adults 18-49 with a 3.0 rating/8 share, followed by ABC (2.8/7), CBS (2.6/7), NBC (2.4/6), Univision (1.6/4) and top cabler ESPN (1.4/3). ABC and CBS tied for the lead in adults 25-54 (3.5/8), while the Eye still prevailed in total viewers (10.8 million to 10.3 million for ABC). At ABC, top-rated "Modern Family" was preempted, but the net still racked up its best Wednesday of the season with "The 45th Annual CMA Awards" (4.8/13, 16.40m), which matched a seven-year high in adults 18-34 (4.1/12). Thursday saw "Grey's Anatomy" (4.1/10, 11.29m) match its best 18-49 score since early last spring. Net also had a strong weekend with its "Saturday Night Football" game between Oregon and Stanford (3.0/9, 8.73m) and a winning perf Sunday by "Once Upon a Time" (3.8/9, 11.36m), which has stayed at a lofty level after its premiere last month. Fox was led by "The X Factor" on Wednesday (3.8/10, 10.25m) and "New Girl" on Tuesday (3.5/9, 6.84m), though the latter doesn't look quite as hot as in its early weeks. The net narrowly led Thursday in 18-49, though both the "X Factor" results show (3.3/9, 10.13m) and "Bones" (2.6/6, 8.64m) declined from their first pairing of the previous week.The net scored on Saturday with its first UFC telecast (3.0/9, 5.67m), which became the league's most-watched event ever; it was neck-and-neck with ABC's college football among adults 18-49 in the 9 o'clock hour, and the Fox fight led in men 18-34 (4.3/15 to 3.5/12). At CBS, "The Big Bang Theory" (5.3/15 in 18-49, 15.89m) "Two and a Half Men" (5.2/12, 14.71m), "2 Broke Girls" (4.6/11, 11.43m), "How I Met Your Mother" (4.4/12, 10.28m) and "Mike and Molly" (4.2/10, 11.93m) were the week's top scripted series among young adults, with "Broke" standing as the season's top-rated newcomer in 18-49. Also for the Eye, "NCIS" (4.1/11, 20.38m) became the first drama to top 20 million viewers this fall. NBC's best news was probably the showing of "Whitney" (2.1/5, 4.28m), which held steady even though its lead-in from "The Office" (3.0/8, 5.96m) declined; the 9:30 p.m. comedy also isn't getting much backend support from 10 p.m. drama "Prime Suspect" (1.3/3, 4.28m). The Peacock also saw "Harry's Law" edge up (1.3/3, 7.11m), matching its season high in 18-49 although that still left it well behind the offerings on the other major nets. "Rock Center" struggled for a second straight week (1.0/3, 3.46m), barely finishing ahead of Fox News Channel's "The O'Reilly Factor" (3.40m) as Monday's most-watched primetime news show. CW, led as usual by "The Vampire Diaries" (1.4/4, 3.17m), also saw some season highs for "90210" (0.8/2, 1.55m), which did a 1.0/3 in adults 18-34. In cable, ESPN saw one of its best "Monday Night Football" perfs with its Chicago-Philadelphia matchup (6.9/18, 16.85m). The net also did well with its Veteran's Day college basketball game between North Carolina and Michigan State on an aircraft carrier in San Diego (1.6/5, 3.86m). The top original scripted series among young adults remained hot: AMC's "The Walking Dead" (3.2/8 in 18-49, 6.12m) and FX's "Sons of Anarchy" (2.0/6, 3.93m) and "American Horror Story" (1.6/4, 2.83m). Following "Walking" on Sunday, AMC newbie "Hell on Wheels" declined in its second week but was still saw a solid number (1.5/4, 3.84m). And Friday saw nice perfs from Discovery's "Gold Rush" (1.6/5, 4.15m) and Disney Channel's movie "Geek Charming" (0.8/2, 4.91m), whose delivery among persons 12-34 (1.7/7) was the best for any English-language primetime program (broadcast or cable) on the night. Contact Rick Kissell at rick.kissell@variety.com

Startling breakthroughs

FELICITY JONESWhen Felicity Johnson browse the outline for "Constantly,Inch she understood immediately she needed to participate it. "It had been something in only the very first couple of lines," states Johnson from the role that won her a unique jury prize in the Sundance Film Festival. "I understood this character and the kind of relationship she was getting." Even when the storyline and also the character counseled me there for Johnson, one factor wasn't -- dialogue. The lines in "ConstantlyInch counseled me improvised, in line with the outline from helmer Drake Doremus. "I really like dealing with Drake because he's willing to visit individuals places inside a relationship which make people uncomfortable but resonate with the much truth," states Johnson. The British-born thesp -- who this past year handled Shakespeare and switched heads as Miranda in Julie Taymor's "The Tempest" -- was clearly ready with this type of creative challenge. Though she's just 28, the actress found the spend a lot more than fifteen years of expertise. Johnson is going to be observed in Doremus' next film, which co-stars Guy Pearce as well as handles relationship styles. "And i believe people like watching most of these movies," states Johnson, "because we are all interested in each other peoples associations in ways."BRIT MARLINGBrit Marling wasn't the only real actress with multiple films at Sundance this season, but she's the only person who used multiple hats around the set of photos by which she made an appearance. Working together with two company directors she'd met at Georgetown U., Marling co-authored, created and starred within the features "Another Earth" and "Seem of My Voice," generating her instant "it girl" status. "What's strange concerning the (Sundance) experience is you were exactly the same actor before when you are after, however, you all of a sudden get access to many of these beautiful tales," states Marling, whose stint in Park City introduced her to Robert Redford and brought to some role in the next film, "The Organization You Retain,Inch about radical '70s group the elements Subterranean. For Marling, Sundance was the proof that she'd made the best decision in scrapping her "grown-up" investment banker intends to pursue her long term adoration for acting. "I had been reading through 'The Little Prince' yesterday," states Marling. "All of a sudden, I recognized I'd lost sight of the one thing I enjoy do, which being unsure of how to pull off doing the one thing you like isn't any excuses for not doing the work.InchADEPERO ODUYE & KIM WAYANSFor Adepero Oduye and Kim Wayans, representing a lesbian teen visiting terms together with her sexual identity and also the mother who ultimately rejects her in "Pariah" was excruciating business. "There is a scene where I tell Kim, who plays my mother, which i love her," states Oduye, who well plays a teenager within the movie despite her 33 years. "Which was maybe probably the most difficult scene within the entire movie for me personally due to how she responds." Oduye, an old pre-mediterranean student who fell deeply in love with acting, has been around front of audiences in excess of ten years such films as "Half Nelson" and tv shows like "Louie" and "Law & Order: Criminal Intent." "I believe this character is effective because we have all felt like outsiders, like you will find there's secret that's embarrassing or that can make people judge us," states Oduye, that has just completed several shorts and it is thinking about new projects. "It comes down to becoming completely what you are.Inch For Wayans, the fabric am strong she fought against to see for negligence Audrey, a parent who struggles together with her daughter's sexuality. "I believe everybody knows me as part of this large Wayans family that does lots of comedy films," she states. "However I wanted to exhibit them which i could do that.Inch Wayans' technique is working. Since dealing with "Pariah," she hopes to prove she's the following inside a lengthy type of comedy alums who're also solid dramatic entertainers. "Now I'm able to get within the room to see for any part," states Wayans, who credits helmer Dee Rees for giving her the opportunity. "I'll continually be grateful for your."ELIZABETH OLSENElizabeth Olsen is living proof so good things arrived at individuals who wait. The more youthful sister of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen states she designed a deliberate choice to avert being a young child star. Rather, she went after acting attending college classes and through theatrical roles. She delay film auditions until no more than last year. She won the title role of "Martha Marcy May Marlene" just 2 days before shooting started. "I'd only began who audition but it was the only real script that needed me to complete work," she states. "That actually excited me." Helmer Sean Durkin urged the film's stars to supply input, which become a huge hit to Olsen. "Whenever we shot 'Martha,' it had been the perfect quantity of collaboration," she recalls. "Nobody walked on anyone's ft. I really like dealing with people and that i love learning. Individuals would be the a couple of things I've found most satisfying now." Searching ahead, Olsen hopes to tackle period pieces from different eras "be it NY within the '40s or NY in the turn from the century or France in 1920. I recieve to make use of my voice. I recieve to make use of my body system. I recieve to make use of my speech in a different way. Working out all individuals different muscles is one thing I am searching toward at this time.Inch SHAILENE WOODLEYWith rave reviews on her recent breakout performance in "The Descendants" along with a regular role on ABC Family's "The Key Existence from the American Teen," it might be simple for Shailene Woodley to obtain swept up in becoming all of a sudden thrust within the showbiz spotlight, but that is simply not her factor. "I really like acting and that is what drives me," states Woodley, who plays George Clooney's teenage daughter who in the beginning seems edgy but eventually ends up being the grounding pressure in "The Descendants." "My parents never pressed me to get this done however they were always very encouraging." Following the Simi Valley native, who just switched 20, discovered acting, which she approaches instinctually, her parents was adamant she could only continue happening auditions if she stored her grades up. Woodley will go back to TV in "The Key Existence," and aims to remain grounded while keeping focused on finding roles that resonate together with her. "I believe Natalie Portman isn't good ass because everything she does originates from such passion," laughs Woodley. "I truly admire her and hope I'm able to work exactly the same way.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 Karen Idelson at news@variety.com

Grey's Anatomy's Speculating Game: Who's Dr. Blank?

Ellen Pompeo Fact: The midseason finale of Grey's Anatomy could make you bawl your vision out. In the finish of last week's episode, Teddy (Kim Raver) came the place to find find husband Henry (Scott Foley) paying bloodstream. His visit to Dallas Sophistication will not be the sole heart-preventing moment within the midseason finale, though. As you may know in the episode description, Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) and Derek's (Patrick Dempsey) custody of the children issues arrived at a mind, Callie (Sara Ramirez) and Jackson (Jesse Williams) are blamed for any patient's publish-op complications and Alex (Justin Chambers) and Meredith land inside a harmful situation. While we are sworn to secrecy from revealing, well, virtually anything, we have made the decision to lighten the atmosphere having a pretty tough speculating game. 1. Dr. ______ offers Dr. ______ his/her ______. Amusingly, we believe. 2. Dr. ______ needs to tell wrong in order to save someone. 3. Dr. ______ and Dr. ______ lose their ______, leading to one of these to get rid of hope. 4. Dr. ______ stops working following a surgery. 5. Dr. ______ manages to lose his/her ______ though he/she does not realize it yet. Our one hint: Only a couple of the blanks are identical. Hit your comments ought to together with your guesses. Best of luck! Grey's Anatomy airs Thursday at 9/8c on ABC.

Woody Harrelson is a Psychopath, and 5 Other Stories You'll Be Talking About Today

Happy Thursday! Also in today’s edition of The Broadsheet: Remembering new Oscar producer Brian Grazer’s own “gay” controversy… The Criterion Collection comes to iTunes (but not without issues)… Clint Eastwood’s thing for Herman Cain… and more. · Woody Harrelson has joined the cast of Seven Psychopaths, which reunites In Bruges writer/director Martin McDonagh and star Colin Farrell in the story of a screenwriter (Farrell) seeking inspiration for his next script. When that inspiration arrives in the form of a dognapping caper targeting a psycho gangster (Harrelson), all hell breaks loose. Tom Waits, Sam Rockwell and Christopher Walken are signed up as well — should be a hoot and a half. [Deadline] · I hate to bring this up so soon after Brian Grazer landed his new Oscar producing gig, but remember that whole flap that came down last year around the trailer for Grazer and Ron Howard’s film The Dilemma? The one where Vince Vaughn’s character called electric cars “gay”? And which Universal pulled from circulation? It’s like dj vu all over again! Except this time you should shoot me in the face, seriously, just make it stop. [LAT] · There’s good news and bad news for fans of the Criterion Collection: The good news is that you can now rent and/or buy a selection of the distributor’s titles on iTunes. Alas, the selection is woefully small (under 50 films!) to start with, and purchases don’t include the special features that arguably make Criterion what it is in the first place. Oh well! Baby steps, etc. [/film] · As foreseen, remake plans for the Toronto Film Festival sensation The Raid have trickled from rightsholder Sony Worldwide Acquisitions Group to its affiliated genre kingpins Screen Gems. Gareth Evans, who wrote and directed the Indonesian action spectacle, will executive produce. [Deadline] · “I love Cain’s story,” Clint Eastwood has said of the dark horse GOP presidential contender Herman Cain. “He’s a guy who came from nowhere and did well, obviously against heavy odds. He’s a doer and a straight-talker, which I don’t see enough of from either party.” Doer? Cain hardly knew her! Ahem. [LAT] · Speaking of GOP presidential candidates, RIP Rick Perry. Good luck finding a more cringe-inducing self-destruction. Relive the anguish below, and check out Andrew Sullivan’s terrific debate liveblog for a full recap. [The Daily Beast]

Julie Taymor files 'Spider-Man' suit

Julie Taymor claims the 'Spider-Guy: Switch Off the Dark' producers have unsuccessful to pay on her ongoing focus on the Broadway musical.Julie Taymor, the helmer of megabudget Broadway tuner "Spider-Guy: Switch Off the Dark," has filed a suit from the producers from the show."Because the suit filed today makes obvious, the accused have violated Ms. Taymor's creative privileges being an author of 'Spider-Guy: Switch Off the Dark,'" stated Taymor's lawyer, Charles Spada, inside a statement. "Furthermore, the producers have unsuccessful to pay Ms. Taymor for his or her ongoing utilization of her work up to now."Captured, happens Director and Choreographers' Society (SDC) filed an arbitration claim from the show's producers over delinquent pointing royalties to Taymor.Taymor and also the show's producers have experienced a patchy relationship because the helmer was driven to consider one step from the musical spectacle toward the finish from the production's lengthy, rocky preview period. She did, however, attend the show's June opening, where she was one of the designers to consider a bow.Regardless of the additional staging contributions of director Philip William McKinley, it had been Taymor who had been lately considered qualified that need considering for any Tony nomination within the musical director category. Taymor is credited using the "original direction" from the show. She's also listed as co-book author and mask designer. Contact Gordon Cox at gordon.cox@variety.com

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What's the only factor harder than shooting a sex scene? Shooting a very graphic sex scene for just about any movie that will (eventually) be rated NC-17. Just request actor Michael Fassbender, who stars inside the approaching movie 'Shame.' Within it, he plays Brandon, a sex addict dwelling in NY City. So, how did he prepare to shoot among his sex moments with actress Amy Hargreaves? In line with the L.A. Occasions, by smoking cigarettes "and downing a tumbler of tequila." No matter the graphic character in the movie, Hargreaves mentioned that she's "so pleased with that which you did inside the film." Though she's quick to incorporate, "I'm glad it's getting an NC-17 -- my parents will not ever notice.In . The L.A. Occasions also discusses the issue of casting the women that Fassbender's character has sex within 'Shame,' especially because most of them was with no dialogue inside the film. "I'd lots of passes I possibly could not really inform you,In . recognized casting director Avy Kaufman. Read a little more about your building of 'Shame' on 24 Frames. The film opens inside the U.S. on 12 ,. 2. [via LA Occasions] [Photo: WireImage] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Mark Wahlberg-Russell Crowe's 'Broken City' hitting Theaters Jan. 18, 2013

Last Century Fox has closed its deal to get Allen Hughes' Damaged City--starring Russell Crowe, Mark Whalberg and Catherine Zeta-Johnson--and can release the film on Jan. 18, 2013.our editor recommendsRussell Crowe Joins Mark Wahlberg in 'Broken City' VIDEO: Mark Wahlberg Plays a parent on the Mission in 'Contraband' Trailer Funded by Emmett/Furla films, the $60 million pic informs the storyline of the ex-cop (Whalberg) who's hired through the mayor of NY City (Crowe) to follow along with the politican's wife (Zeta-Johnson). Following the detective verifies the mayor's fears that his wife is cheating on him, the wife's paramour appears dead along with a bigger scandal starts to come to light. Whalberg, Hughes, Randall Emmett, George Furla and Stephen Levinson are creating. STORY: Mark and Donnie Wahlberg Opening Restaurant Known as Wahlburgers The month of january 2013 might be 2 yrs away, however the Jan. 18-21 weekend, the Martin Luther King Junior. holiday, has already been crowded. Damaged City goes facing Lionsgate's Arnold Schwarzenegger starrer The Final Stand and Summit Entertainment's Louis Leterrier thriller You Now See Me, starring Jesse Eisenberg, Isla Fisher, Morgan Freeman, Woodsy Harrelson and Mark Ruffalo. Steven Soderbergh's Channing Tatum-Alex Pettyfer starrer Miracle Mike also got a release date on Thursday, with Warner Bros. announcing it'll open the film--about exotic male ballroom dancers--on June 29, 2012. The project is dependant on the actual-existence encounters of Tatum, who removed for pretty much annually when he was 18 to pay the bills. STORY: 'Breaking Bad' Actress Betsy Brandt Joins Stripper Pic 'Magic Mike' (Exclusive) Tatum, who's also creating, can look because the film's titular character--a mentor towards the dancer performed by Pettyfer. The film also stars Betsy Brandt. Also creating are Nick Wechsler, Gregory Jacobs and Reid Carolin. Related Subjects Mark Wahlberg Russell Crowe

H&M Selling 'Girl While using Dragon Tattoo'-Inspired Clothing

Because dressing such as your favorite imaginary figures isn't just for Halloween, H&M is positioned to unveil a completely new kind of threads inspired by Lisbeth Salander -- better known to as girl from 'The Girl while using Dragon Tattoo.' Waiting for the David Fincher-directed adaptation of Steig Larsson's worldwide best seller, the Swedish clothing store has coupled with 'Dragon Tattoo' costumer designer Trish Summerville to produce the fundamental Lisbeth look. Bleached eye eyebrows, tats and piercings not incorporated. "We needed her fundamental pieces that individuals used with the film and did a little more fashionable version for H&M," mentioned Summerville, who apparently "looked" Swedish shops to find Lisbeth's look for the film. Inside an interview with Style, star Rooney Mara -- who plays Salander inside the Fincher film -- states pre-production on 'Dragon Tattoo' involved a couple of days of wardrobe tests with 26 different looks for the legendary computer hacker. The Lisbeth clothing line will debut on November. 28 in Paris, just before going onsale at H&M stores worldwide on 12 ,. 14. 'The Girl While using Dragon Tattoo' hits theaters on 12 ,. 21. [with the Telegraph Uk] [Top Photo: The brand new the new sony/Columbia Tri-Star] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook RELATED

Joss Whedon Designed a Secret Movie, and 5 Other Tales You Will Be Speaking About Today

Happy Monday! Also in today’s edition from the Broadsheet: The Actor-brad Pitt’s Rum Diary boycott… Scientology’s stealth war versus. the South Park boys… Metallica seeks film moguldom… Michael Pitt didn’t quit, he was fired… and much more. · Literally overnight, the producers of great importance and Ado About Nothing — a brand new Joss Whedon film “based on the play” and shot in apparent utter secrecy — released an internet site having a broad, Whedon-veteran ensemble cast (including Nathan Fillion, Sean Maher, Clark Gregg, Amy Acker and much more) and very little else. It’s apparently confirmed actually was, though very little else is famous about this — from the roots in (or fidelity to) the Shakespeare comedy of the identical title to the way the hell Whedon shot anything at the time from the Avengers. Guesses are welcome! [Much Ado About Nothing through the Wrap] · ABC affiliate marketers are forbidden from speaking to The Actor-brad Pitt about his debauched, Hunter Thomspon-inflected The Rum Diary, lest it compromise the showing with this week’s DVD discharge of his family-friendly Pirates from the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. Indeed! Because Jack Sparrow is really straight and narrow. [KHOU via THR] · Amusing, frightening or both? An old high-ranking Scientology leader a few days ago “released what he stated was an interior Scientology document which indicates the chapel specific Trey Parker and Matt Stone for any classic OSA analysis in retaliation for that infamous South Park episode that uncovered the religion’s bizarre upper-level teachings.” You’ll never believe where it goes. I am talking about, you may? However I doubt it. [Marty Rathbun via Village Voice] · Metallica is apparently underwriting a 3-D feature film, employing Charlotte now Huggins — the co-producer on such Metallica-esque 3-D features like Journey to the middle of our planet and Journey 2: The Mysterious Island — to assist them to get began. [Deadline] · Michael Pitt a week ago left UTA for WME, although not before UTA could swing in the Boardwalk Empire actor on his way out of the door: “[P]lease observe that UTA fired him like a client yesterday while he’s very hard on set and otherwise.” Mm-hmm. [THR, Deadline] · Joe Biden hasn’t yet made the decision if he’d consume a effective Obama reelection campaign having a presidential bid of their own. Fair enough! It might be awfully presumptuous at this time, to express nothing of completely batshit delusional. [NYT] Follow S.T. VanAirsdale on Twitter. Follow Movieline on Twitter.

Milla Jovovich Blasts Studio Over Insufficient 'Three Musketeers' Publicity [UPDATE]

UPDATE: Summit Entertainment taken care of immediately Milla Jovovich's complaints via Deadline. "She does not understand what she's speaking about and that we have no idea where she's originating from. [...] Wouldn't you believe she'd give us a call first relating to this? It's frustrating. It isn't the proper way to behave. If she's an issue then arrived at the studio and discuss it." EARLIER: Milla Jovovich required to Twitter today to slam Summit Entertainment over its insufficient promotion on her new film 'The Three Musketeers.' "Are 'Summit' marketing it as being a household adventure movie? Or could they be sitting on their laurels from 'Twilight' [and] making without trying? Tell me!Inch the actress tweeted Friday, your day 'Musketeers' opened up countrywide. She accused the studio of sweeping the film underneath the rug within the U.S. and added, "Shame in it. SHAME You SUMMIT." Jovovich plays the villainous Milady p Winter, who -- within this update from the classic adventure tale -- wields a sword together with the Musketeers. The film was helmed by her husband, Paul W.S. Anderson, who also directed her in three 'Resident Evil' films. Summit's most popular rentals are, obviously, the 'Twilight' franchise, which hardly needs more promotion at this time. The studio acquired 'Musketeers' for U.S. distribution but wasn't involved with production, as they've been using the 'Twilight' films and 'The Hurt Locker.' Jovovich was apparently on the way to Japan, where 'The Three Musketeers' will open the Tokyo, japan Worldwide Film Festival. "Do you consider ppl know of the movie?" she tweeted. Guess they are doing now, Milla. [via THR] [Photo: Summit] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook RELATED

A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas Red Band Trailer Promises the Most F-ed-Up Film of the Holiday Season

If you’ve always wanted to see Santa Claus take a bong rip, two topless nuns kiss, a toddler get high off of second-hand marijuana inhalation and Neil Patrick Harris get an under-the-pants hand job in a night club called Heaven, you’re in luck. The red-band trailer for A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas is here and offers all of those NSFW things — and more! More A Very Harold %26 Kumar 3D Christmas Videos So to reiterate, this is not a film for the whole family this holiday season — just the family members that enjoy R-rated claymation and humor about Santa getting shot in the head. Kal Penn, John Cho and Neil Patrick Harris (playing a twisted, R-rated version of himself) star alongside Patton Oswalt, Thomas Lennon, Danny Trejo, Eddie Kaye Thomas and David Krumholtz. A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas hits theaters November 4. Verdict: I don’t have words for a trailer that ends with Thomas Lennon declaring, “My baby is f*cked on cocaine.” [via SlashFilm]

'Shame' U.K. Trailer: Tortured Soul Michael Fassbender Flashes Bedroom Eyes

.post-content img {display:none;} 'Shame' is already one of the most talked about movies to hit the festival circuit this year, and if you're a fan of Michael Fassbender, director Steve McQueen's exquisite shot composition and flashes of almost scandalous behavior, then this trailer will do nothing to dampen your anticipation. In the new film, Fassbender stars as Brandon, a NY sex addict who has a complicated relationship with his sister (Carey Mulligan). Maybe too complicated. 'Shame' will arrive in theaters on Dec. 2 courtesy of Fox Searchlight. As of now, it seems pegged for an NC-17 rating, due to some graphic sex scenes and full-frontal nudity from Fassbender and Mulligan. That doesn't appear in the slightly NSFW trailer above, but you do get a taste of Harry Escott's wonderful score. Sneaky potential Oscar nominee alert! [via The Guardian] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook RELATED

NBC O&Os to air 'Steve Harvey'

Producer Endemol USA has inked a deal with NBC to air syndie yakker "Steve Harvey'' on 10 in the Peacock's O&Os beginning next fall, when the "Family Feud'' host's hourlong talk show is skedded to debut. The series will air on flagship station WNBC in Gotham, additionally to KNBC in L.A., WMAQ Chicago, WRC Washington and KXAS Dallas-Fort Worth, among others. Harvey has received a effective run along with his syndicated radio show, which began in 2000, additionally to along with his advice-book career. A component-film adaptation of his book "Think As being a Lady, Become a Man'' is presently in development at Screen Gems. Contact Mike Thielman at mike.thielman@variety.com

TOLDJA! Patty Jenkins Confirmed As Thor 2 Director

Deadline broke what is the news when Patty Jenkins was the surprise choice to direct Chris Hemsworth in Thor 2, and Marvel just confirmed that her deal closed. Jenkins, who directed Charlize Theron in their Oscar-winning Monster performance, also directed the pilot in the AMC series The Killing. Still, she will be a surprise because superhero pointing projects most often visit males. This really is really the state word: Marvel Art galleries introduced today that Patty Jenkins will direct THOR 2, that is released in movie theaters on Friday, November 15, 2013. Chris Hemsworth and Natalie Portman will return to star inside the film as well as Tom Hiddleston. Marvel Art galleries Kevin Feige will produce the follow-up with this summer time season blockbuster THOR, which has made over $448 million worldwide so far. Patty Jenkins formerly directed MONSTER starring Charlize Theron, who won an Academy Award on her behalf performance inside the film. Jenkins, who received an Emmy nomination for pointing the pilot of AMCs acclaimed series The Killing, has furthermore directed cases of Entourage and Arrested Development. Most recently, she directed Jewel, one of the five short films define Lives original movie FIVE. Furthermore to THOR 2, Marvel Art galleries is presently scheduled to produce MARVELS THE AVENGERS on May 4, 2012, and IRON Guy 3 that's slated for release on May 3, 2013. Jenkins is represented by CAA, Anonymous Content, and Alan Wertheimer.

Happy 62nd Birthday, Sigourney Weaver! What's Her Most Underrated Movie Moment?

Film legend and Movieline pal Sigourney Weaver turns 62 today, which means she’s been a working girl for almost 35 years. Damn, Ripley. Let’s pick her most underrated work on the big screen after the jump. Personally, I think I’ve pinpointed it. If your suggestion is You Again, I’m prepared to yell, “Get away from her, you bitch” at you. We can always use more serial killer dramas, and 1995’s Copycat is one of the funnest — and scariest — in the genre. Weaver plays field lecturer and serial kiiller expert Dr. Helen Hudson, whose expertise makes her the target of Daryll Lee Cullum (Harry Connick, Jr!), a murderer who likes recreating the work of famous serial killers in history. Weaver is strong, believable, and panicked in Copycat, and though Holly Hunter gives the movie’s most interesting performance as detective M.J. Monahan, it’s Weaver whose plight is compelling. I bet when visions of evil Harry Connick Jr. swim up to surface in Helen’s mind, it’s like the horrifying prequel to Dolphin Tale 3D. What’s your choice for Weaver’s most underrated role?

The Important Thing Circle Takes a Dark Turn since the Coven Faces a completely new Threat

The Important Thing Circle Because The Key Circle's coven has forged a semi-united states . front, the group's individuals will face new challenges simply because they find it hard to understand their forces and whether for his or her services permanently or evil, all while Cassie (Britt Robertson) tries to identify the mysteries from the parents' coven. Fulfill The Secret Circle's Secret Coven In last week's episode, Cassie discovered that her mother might possibly not have been an innocent witch, becoming an old friend of her mother's states Amelia Blake attempted something far worse than kill their former nearest friend, Louise (Camille Sullivan). To find Louise, the CW series will need a seriously dark turn that will include one or more dying. (Watch a clip.) "It is not only once i think the show really finds its footing with what it's, it is also the episode once we tip off at night time side," Thomas Dekker states. "The show can get deeper and much more dark and heavier plus much more frightening which is really the episode where that really begins." Louise, who'd be best dead, has existed a catatonic condition since the mysterious fire 16 in the past that mentioned a lot of the new coven's parents. Cassie will enlist the assistance of Faye (Phoebe Tonkin) - and she'll want it when Louise becomes possessed. "This really is really the very first episode where you are capable of seeing Cassie attempting to explore miracle and trying to actually uncover what went lower along with her mother while using relaxation in the grownups 16 in the past when her mother fled and why her mother fled," Robertson states. Meet Phoebe Tonkin, The Important Thing Circle's bad girl Though Faye is famous to take miracle an excessive amount of, even she'll hesitate by what's on their account. "Faye is definitely an very controlling person, she likes to function as one that's creating these situations then when it's coming initially from from elsewhere, it's just terrifying," Tonkin states. Utilizing an opponent for help is probably not the best idea, nevertheless it does showcase a vulnerable side of Faye. "Cassie is progressively trying to consider from her," Tonkin states. "She's feeling pretty threatened by Cassie." Adds Robertson: "The whole episode they spend together plus they are stuck in this house and so they basically have to save each other from a variety of situations. You are capable of seeing their relationship in the different light." This is among many occurrences that will trigger a energy struggle within the coven. "Everyone's got different intentions and everyone desires to take advantage of the miracle for a number of things," Tonkin states. "Everyone's prone to start altering sides, those that wish to use it permanently will probably begin to observe that they'll put it on evil which they could better themselves. There's apt to be plenty of switching intentions inside the circle." Fall TV: Have the lowdown relating to this season's must-see new shows Look for Cassie to check on like a leader inside the coven too. "As Diana is actually the best option on the account, Cassie features a better understanding, with the relaxation in the group, of who they may be and whatever they can control and whatever they might take on," Robertson teases. The Important Thing Circle airs Thursdays at 9/8c round the CW.

Hot Trailer: Arthur Christmas

Here’s a trailer for Sony Pictures Animation’s Arthur Christmas, the first pic to see the light under a three-year deal with Wallace & Gromit producer Aardman Animations. It premieres November 23. James McAvoy, Hugh Laurie, Jim Broadbent, Bill Nighy and Imelda Staunton do the voice work on the 3D film, which shows just how Santa is able to pull off Christmas each year.

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Wook at da widdle horse!This is arguably news-adjacent at best, rather than actual news, but in mitigation we offer the adorable little pony in this picture from TheGreatest Movie Ever Sold. Seriously, it looked like it needed some cheering up, so we figured a spot on Empire might do that.This is, of course, a shot from Spurlock's new documentary about the weird and wonderful (or not) world of product placement in movies. Here, we see him manufacturing an opportunity to promote Mane 'n' Tail, a shampoo suitable for both people and, er, horses. Even ickle ones like this.{The Greatest Movie Ever Sold Exclusive Still}The Greatest Movie Ever Sold is out on October 14 in the UK, and there's an interview with Spurlock in the new issue of Empire talking all about it.

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Stars to voice audiobooks

Some top thesps will probably be adding their voices to Audible.com's new kind of audiobooks. Stars lending their narrative pipes includes Kim Basinger for "The Awakening," Hathaway As Catwoman for "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," Samuel L. Jackson for "A Rage in Harlem," and Nicole Kidman for "For the Lighthouse." Others slated to complete include Annette Bening, Jennifer Connelly, Colin Firth, Dustin Hoffman, Meg Ryan, Susan Sarandon, Naomi W and Kate Winslet. According to Audible, thesps play a dynamic role in selecting a books they record. Audible.com Boss Jesse Katz hopes the hurry of celebrity voices will "draw huge new audiences with this effective artform." New audiobook productions are scheduled for release online noisy . 2012. Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com

Stephen King Sneaks The Shining Sequel: Danny Stars in Dr. Sleep With Vampires

Stephen King announced the book’s possibility back in 2009, but it wasn’t made official until last weekend when he read an excerpt during a George Mason University awards ceremony. The sequel to The Shining is called Dr. Sleep starring psychic kiddie Danny (aka ‘Doc’) 30 years later. Now he eases the minds of dying hospice residents. Until some vampires arrive. Too bad Stanley Kubrick isn’t still around. Here’s the novelist reading a passage from Dr Sleep:

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Jesse James & Kat Von D Break Up Again

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Kat Von D and Jesse James have broken up again. I am not in a relationship, the tattoo artist and former LA Ink star wrote in a post published on her Facebook page on Friday night. And I apologize for all the back and forth if its caused any confusion. Kat also shot down rumors that she may be moving to Texas (where Jesse lives). I am not in any way moving to Texas, she wrote. And I am not leaving my shop here in Los Angeles, High Voltage Tattoo. As for why the pair went their separate ways for a second time, Kat told People.com, It was clear to me that we were just on two different paths in life. My friend put it best when he said I could never be more deserving of total, noble love, she continued. And as a woman, I think its important to know your value and never lose sight of that. As previously reported on AccessHollywood.com, the on-again, off-again couple who became engaged in January first called off their engagement just two short months ago. I am no longer w Jesse, Kat Tweeted in July. And out of respect for him, his family and myself, thats all the info Id like to share. Thanks for respecting that, the 29-year-old reality star continued in the Tweet. Then, in August, the now-defunct duo rekindled their romance and their engagement. Sometimes you are only given one chance in life, Jesse told the People.com at the time, confirming that he and Kat were back on. It was up to me to open my eyes and see it. That girl is my chance. I will never stop fighting and striving to hold on to her. Showing her how special she is, and how much I love her. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved.This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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Richard Jenkins Cast in Cruise 'One Shot'

Richard Jenkins has grew to become an associate from the cast of just one Shot, the Vital-Skydance Productions crime thriller that stars Tom Cruise.our editor recommendsDavid Oyelowo in Talks for Cruise 'One Shot' The project, anadaptation from the 2005Lee Childnovel, centers onJack Reacher (Cruise), an ex-Military cop who'll get attracted into the mystery all over the arrest from the sniper billed with killing five people in the shooting. Jenkins, a best actor Oscar nominee for your Customer (2008), may have a place attorney who goes following a sniper.Christopher McQuarrieis set to direct in the script he written. Vital is hoping to get an fall shoot inPittsburgh. Jenkins' recent credits include Pals with Benefits, Eat Pray Love and Dear John. He'll are available in The Rum Diary, which opens March. 28. Jenkins is represented by Gersh and Bill Treusch Management. Email: Daniel.Burns@THR.com Twitter: @DanielNMiller Related Subjects Richard Jenkins Tom Cruise

Keck's Exclusives: Alias' Victor Garber Cast as New Charlie

Victor Garber When ABC premieres its new Charlie's Angels tomorrow night, the voice of Charlie will sound awfully familiar to fans of another female-driven ABC adventure series. Victor Garber, who starred opposite Jennifer Garner as Alias' Jack Bristow from 2001-2006, will take over the off-camera big boss role previously played by John Forsythe on the original 1976- 1981 series and its big screen reboots in 2000 and 2003. It had previously been announced that Hart to Hart veteran Robert Wagner - who owns a stake in the Angels franchise via an early partnership with veteran producers Aaron Spelling and Leonard Goldberg - would be assuming the role, but his deal fell through. As of press time, Garber's deal was still being negotiated and ABC refused to comment. Producers have said there will be a back story mythology unfolding involving the mysterious Charlie, with speculation brewing that he may have fathered a former angel killed in the line of duty who'd had a romance with the Bosley character now played by Ramon Rodriguez. But we'll have to tune in and see if that early story suggestion will indeed play out. Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now!

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KinoSmith takes 'In My Mother's Arms'

PARIS -- Canadian distrib KinoSmith has nabbed all rights to Atea and Mohamed Al Daradji's "Throughout My Mother's Arms." Repped by Wide Management's docu branch Wide House, the film will probably be theatrically released in Canada in the year. Pic bowed Wednesday inside the Real to Reel section within the Toronto Film Festival. Anais Clanet, Wide House's sales topper, mentioned a U.S. deal have been talked about. Docu triggers two boys who've lost their parents inside the war and reside in an orphanage in one of Baghdad's most dangerous neighborhood. Mohamed Al Daradji formerly directed "Boy of Babylon." Wide has furthermore inked a thrilling-rights deal with Russia's Carmen Film on "American Translation," a suspenser helmed by Pascal Arnold and Jean-Marc Barr. Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com