Espinosa in predicts direct 'The Outsider'

Espinosa helmed Universal's 'Safe House,' which has made $100 million within the domestic box office."Safe House" helmer Daniel Espinosa is at early predicts helm "The Outsider" for Warner Bros., riding a wave a momentum following a Denzel Washington thriller just joined the $100 million domestic mark for Universal.Composed by Andrew Baldwin, "The Outsider" follows a World War Ii Bang broken through the Yakuza and instructed to get recent results for japan crime syndicate. Though no offers are actually made, studio remains hoping to get Michael Fassbender to star.Art and John Linson are coming up with through Linson Entertainment.Espinosa, repped by UTA and and Magnolia, may also be recognized for Swedish crime thriller "Snabba Cash," the Weinstein Company expects to produce in your area this summer season.

Adele hits 22nd week at No. 1

Still basking in the afterglow of her six-Grammy triumph, Adele maintained her hold on No. 1 on the U.S. album chart for a 22nd non-consecutive week. The English singer shifted another 297,000 copies of "21" (Columbia) last week, according to Nielsen SoundScan data for the week ending Feb. 26. Set marked a drop of 59% from Adele's record post-Grammys take of 730,000 units last week. The vocalist's debut "19" dropped three positions to No. 7, moving 39,000 (off 56%). "21" has now sold 7.6 million, while "19" has moved almost 2 million. The late Whitney Houston's "Greatest Hits" (Arista/Sony) maintained its post at No. 2, selling 174,000 copies (down just 1%). Houston's sales renaissance continued in the wake of her death on Feb. 11, as two of her catalog titles entered the top 10. The soundtrack for her 1992 film vehicle "The Bodyguard" - containing her mega-hit version of "I Will Always Love You" -- gained 176% and climbed 32 slots to No. 6, selling 47,000, while her 1985 debut "Whitney Houston" moved up 28 poles to No. 9, moving 30,000 (up 72%). Three new releases make comparatively quiet debuts in the top 10 this week. "Some Nights" (Fueled By Ramen), by NY pop band fun., arrived at No. 3 with 69,000 shifted. It's the act's sophomore studio release; its 2009 debut "Aim and Ignite" peaked at No. 71. Rapper Tyga's "Careless World: Rise of the Last King" (Cash Money) bowed at No. 4 behind a 61,000-unit stanza. Member of Lil Wayne's Young Money posse sees a huge bounce with his sophomore set: His 2008 debut "No Introduction" topped out at No. 112. Philly hip-hop duo Chiddy Bang moved in at No. 8 with "Breakfast" (Virgin), which tallied 31,000. Group is riding its current hit "Ray Charles." Top 10 is filled out by two compilations: "Now 41" (No. 5, 47,000 sold, down 43%) and "2012 Grammy Nominees" (No. 10, 29,000, off 66%). A new title by Celtic Thunder is the best bet for a top 10 debut on next week's chart. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

Entertainment Ones Head Of Scripted TV Noreen Halpern Exits

EXCLUSIVE: Noreen Halpern, Entertainment One Television’s head of scripted programming, is leaving the company after 3 years. The move represents a parting of the ways for Halpern and long-time partner John Morayniss, who serves as eOne’s head of TV. In 2002, Halpern and Morayniss left Alliance-Atlantis together to launch their own independent studio, Blueprint Entertainment. In 2008, Blueprint was acquired by eOne. In the three years since, as President of Dramatic Programming, Halpern focused on investment in content, including the use of non-traditional financing for TV drama, and strategic partnerships. She oversaw all of eOne’s scripted series and longform projects, including drama series Hell On Wheels (AMC), Rookie Blue (ABC), Haven (Syfy), Hung (HBO) and The Firm (NBC). Its been an exciting journey, and Im really proud of the shows weve put on the air,” Halpern said. “Theres an incredible development slate Im leaving with a wonderful team who will keep things moving forward. But there are other mountains to climb and Im looking forward to that.” According to eOne, the parting is “amicable” and Halpern will remain at the company to help with the transition. Noreens countless contributions enabled eOne Television to expand and flourish year after year, said Patrice Theroux, eOnes President, Filmed Entertainment. Noreen is a creative leader and visionary in the industry and we will certainly miss her presence.”

Sirius drives into profit

Sirius XM Radio tossed for the black last quarter with profits of $71 million versus an $81 million loss this past year on greater revenue, lower costs and minus several hits to earnings it needed this past year. Revenue rose 4% to $784 million, just a little shy of Wall Street's anticipation. The shares were lower 1.83% at $2.15 in pre-market trade. The Gotham-based satellite radio group introduced by Mel Karmazin added 542,966 internet clients -Up 65%. It ended the season with 21.9 million subs. Satellite radio is to establish in 65% of latest cars with free monthly monthly subscriptions offered for just about any period. Needing to pay customer additions were 374,432, up 7%. Sirius mentioned it must possess 23.2 million subs by year-finish 2012. It forecasted full-year revenue of $3.3 billion and money flow of $700 million. Sirius elevated your money this The month of the month of january the first time but mentioned it's seen modest fallout up to now. ''With auto sales prone to rise in 2012, and what appears being basically a modest increase in churn associated with this The month of the month of january cost increase, we be ready to grow our internet new clients by roughly 1.3 million this season, ongoing our strong multi-year good reputation for customer growth,'' mentioned Karmazin in the statement. Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com

Farmiga, Wilson known as to 'Conjuring'

FarmigaWilsonHelmer James Wan and New Line have selected Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson to star in horror pic "The Conjuring." The 2 thesps have been in final discussions to star and Wan is aboard to direct. Chad and Carey Hayes offered the initial pitch. The project is inspired through the true-existence story from the Perron family, who stated they "resided one of the dead" within the seventies as spirits both friendly and sinister lived on their Rhode Island farmhouse. Peter Safran and Tony DeRosa-Grund will produce "Conjuring" with the Safran Co. and DeRosa-Grund's Evergreen Media Group. Wilson's casting marks a reteaming with Wan, who directed him within the low-budget horror thriller "Insidious," that also revolved a household residing in a haunted house. Wilson was most lately observed in Paramount's "Youthful Adult." Farmiga can also be no stranger towards the horror genre, getting starred within the Warner Bros. pic "Orphan." She is visible next in Universal's "Safe House," which bows the following month. She's repped by CAA and Authentic Talent and Literary Management. Wilson is repped by CAA and Anonymous Content. Contact Justin Kroll at justin.kroll@variety.com

Emma Stone & Andrew Garfield Talk Spider-Man Kiss

First Published: January 19, 2012 4:31 PM EST Credit: Getty Premium Caption Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone attend a press conference to promote The Amazing Spider-Man at Ritz Carlton Hotel in Tokyo on January 18, 2012TOKYO, Japan -- Its only been five years since we last saw Marvels Spider-Man swinging through the skies of NY City. Come July, the iconic super hero will be rebooted with Andrew Garfield in the title role and Emma Stone playing his love interest, Gwen Stacy so how does this friendly neighborhood crime fighter movie differ from the Tobey Maguire/Kirsten Dunst version? The Amazing Spider-Man co-stars (who are rumored to be dating in real life) appeared at a press conference in Japan on Wednesday, where they were asked about the characters first onscreen kiss. You dont want to know! You want to watch the movie and find out, Emma told reporters, when asked how their first lip lock would compare to Tobey and Kirstens iconic upside down rain-soaked smooch. Plus, it would be weird if we were like, Theres something iconic coming up! Youve got to decide if its iconic or not, she explained. But there is a nice first kiss and its different than the upside down one. And we liked it. The first three big screen Spidey movies relied heavily on CGI effects when it came to the heros acrobatics and sweeping action scenes, but it appears Andrew put his own life on the line, filming many of the stunts the old fashioned way. As you can see, a lot of the stunts are practical and grounded in reality, he explained. That was something that Marc [Webb], the director, really wanted to make sure happened in this movie to set it apart from previous ones, he explained. I would exhaust myself every day and get into near-death experiences every hour on the hour. Adding, I collaborated with [the stunt team] not only on the big stunt set-pieces, but also on what happens to Peters body when he gets bitten The idea that he has spider DNA running in his system. What that will do to his sense of space. What that will do to the sensitivity of his skin. To have an opportunity to play in that forum with creative and talented people was a real opportunity and gift. The Amazing Spider-Man swings into theaters on July 3. Copyright 2012 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

ROLL CALL: Which Actress Wore A Gown & Multiple Tuxedos To The Golden Globes?

First Published: January 16, 2012 2:31 PM EST Credit: Twitter Caption Zooey Deschanel shows off her tuxedo-painted fingernails that she wore to the 2012 Golden Globes on January 15, 2012LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Your Daily Dispatch of Celebrity Shenanigans Zooeys 10 Little Dates: Newly single New Girl star Zooey Deschanel who filed for divorce from with Death Cab for Cuties Ben Gibbard in December opted to have ten little guys with her at Sundays Golden Globes (along with sister Emily Deschanel). I am wearing a gown but my nails are wearing tuxedos!!! the actress Tweeted on Sunday, along with a photo of her nails painted to look tuxedos. Check out her fun look, HERE! Super Madge: Madonna surprised many with her Golden Globe win for Masterpiece, the song from her directorial feature debut, W.E., but what about her upcoming much-hyped Super Bowl halftime performance? The pop superstar mostly remained mum on the details, but find out what she told Access Hollywood about the show, HERE! Access Globes Fashion!: Reese, Angelina, Sofia and Charlize were all knockouts on the red carpet, but what about stars who missed the fashion boat at Sundays show? See all the glam, glitz and odd getups, HERE! Best/Worst Dressed?: Sounds off in the AH Nation! Was Piper, SMG, Zooey, a Glee star, Heidi or Amanda the worst dressed? VOTE HERE! -By Jesse Spero Copyright 2012 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Sierra/Affinity, Incentive partner for pic

Sierra/Affinity and partner Incentive Shot Entertainment fund will finance and convey an untitled horror project from "The Demon Inside" filmmakers, with William Brent Bell pointing in the script he and Matthew Peterman written. The untitled pic will begin production in Romania in April, which is being produced by Steven Schneider ("Paranormal Activity"), Peterman and Morris Paulson, a producer on "The Demon Inside." Bell, Peterman, and Paulson will run the film through their production company Prototype and Sierra/Affinity will introduce the project to customers within the Berlin market later. Particulars they're under systems aside from design for filmmaking they brought to "The Demon Inside" will apply to another horror mythology. "The Demon Inside," released by Vital Insurge, stunned Hollywood by getting a dent weekend gross of $33.7 million that merely won the frame. Nick Meyer, Boss of Sierra/Affinity, mentioned, "From the very first day we have been huge fans from the filmmaking team and how they have produced a distinctive moviegoing understanding about 'The Demon Inside.' They're filmmakers everyone knows and trust and so they bring a geniune voice and magnificence to another project that will once again introduce audiences to another expectation from the products you can define just like a genre film." Sierra/Affinity and Incentive are became a member of on "Parker," starring Jason Statham and Jennifer Lopez and directed by Taylor Hackford in the script put together by John J. McLaughlin. Sierra/Affinity produced "Shark Evening" while Incentive also funded the arrival "Area 51" project written and directed by Oren Peli. Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com

Is pic passion from fashion?

Why do democracy sounds great theoretically however the process is this type of bummer?Most Republicans I speak with complain that there are nobody they wish to election for and several Dems feel similarly. It is a inspirational malaise that's also touched honours voters in Hollywood.Ballots happen to be delivered to people from the Academy and also the various guilds, but you will find no management stirring up passionate support -- no "Titanic" or "The King's Speech." I have been a voting person in the Academy for several years, but I am not proselytizing for just about any film this season (Academy people aren't supposed to achieve that anyway).Several fellow voters confide their "best picture" options is going to be motivated by strategy instead of appearance, to make use of the Academy's arcane preferential voting system. "I am listing 'Bridesmaids' as No. 1 because I would like it to get the best picture list despite the fact that I do not think it is the best picture,' one Oscar voter informs me.A movie eliciting as couple of as 250 first-place votes (inside a constituency of just about 6,000) might capture a nomination this season, thus incentivizing a little but committed minority.Some studio professionals apply exactly the same tactic to assist their tentpole pictures, understanding that the franchises are often snubbed throughout honours season -- a fascinating anomaly. The studio parking lots are stored full by "Transformers," the "Twilight" movies and "Harry Potter," not with a film like "The Artist," who have been employment-creator for just one neighborhood in Paris.It is the bankers, obviously, who appreciate the tentpoles, though there have been moments this year once they, too, had their doubts. The moneymen appear to visualize that any movie costing a lot more than $150 million is going to be a computerized champion, however "Cowboys & Aliens" and "The Eco-friendly Lantern"arrived to prove them wrong.There have been some dire quotes in media recently stemming from Wall Street types who've all of a sudden learned that the film business might not be so excellent in the end. Who stated it had been?1 key factor of the solid market is when there's of a routine in product success, only one message of 2011 was which hits are impossible to forecast. History's greatest achievements, returning to "The Exorcist" or "The Godfather" or "Jaws," were almost accidents, not well planned blockbusters. Hollywood veterans realize that frequently the easiest method to predict popular happens when all of the galleries have handed down a task.It had not been very difficult to drag together the funding for "Cowboys & Aliens," but "The AssistanceInch would be a tough slog. Along with a large hit. "New Year's Eve" boasted major star wattage, as did "Ray Crowne," however along came "The Smurfs" and "Paranormal Activity." All in all, box office outcome was off by 4% this year, and theater attendance has fallen by 20% from 1995. That might be why the likes of Procter & Gamble sometime ago made the decision to stay with tooth paste instead of show business. All customers expect from Crest gel is it stays blue and makes the teeth whitened. Disney's anticipation were greater for "Mars Needs Moms" however the results most likely had Uncle Wally generating in the grave.The most crucial fuel for that movie clients are passion, not profitability. That's additionally a key reason 1000's people is going to be completing our ballots now, rallying behind the most popular pictures. Or our semi-favorite pictures. Or at best individuals films which, whatever their weak points, reflected the passions of the stars and filmmakers -- as well as their bankers. Contact Peter Bart at peter.bart@variety.com

NYC Mayor: Girlfriends Kiss Better Than Gagas

First Published: January 4, 2012 8:40 AM EST Credit: Getty Images Caption Lady Gaga and NY Mayor Michael Bloomberg share a kiss as they celebrate the beginning of the new year at New Years Eve 2012 in Times Square in NY City on January 1, 2012NY, N.Y. -- NY City Mayor Michael Bloomberg wants the world to know that while he might have shared a New Years kiss with Lady Gaga it was nothing compared with the one he got later from his longtime girlfriend. The 69-year-old politician and the youthful pop star locked lips shortly after leading a Times Square crowd in a final-minute countdown to midnight. They made quite a pair: He was in an old-fashioned American-flag sweater; she had her eyes hidden behind a sparkly mask. When asked about the kiss Tuesday, Bloomberg said hed be remiss if he didnt say the best kiss of the night came after that, from girlfriend Diana Taylor. Bloomberg also called Gaga a young lady, noting shes about the same age as his daughter Georgina, whos in her late 20s. Copyright 2012 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.