Comcast exec named to bank board

Michael Angelakis, Comcast's highly regarded vice chairman and chief financial officer, has been named to the board of directors of the influential Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia for a three-year term starting in January. It won't impact his role at the powerful Philly-based entertainment giant, where he added the vice chairman title last month and serves as a key adviser to topper Brian Roberts. Angelakis joined Comcast in 2007 from a perch as managing director of Providence Equity Partners, causing a stir by becoming one of the few media top executives to jump from private equity -- it usually goes the other way. He recently reupped with Comcast through 2016. He was a key player in hashing out Comcast's acquisition of NBC Universal from General Electric last year. Comcast and Providence Equity worked together on a high-profile takeover of MGM back in 2004 along with Sony and other partners. That didn't work out particularly well, and MGM filed for bankruptcy. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

'Breaking Beginning,' More: What Is The Most Anticipated Movie Of 2012?

The coming year is a great one for films. The blockbusters alone have us with a lot of movies to become searching toward. With epic super hero movies, returns to old franchises and also the ending of others, we're set for a genuine treat the coming year. But we want your help. You want to understand what movie you cannot wait to determine the coming year. Election within the poll below to assist decide the film to conquer the coming year. "The Dark Dark night Increases" Based on both Christian Bale and Christopher Nolan, this will probably be it for his or her undertake Batman, so appreciate it although it lasts. With the much discuss how "Increases" will connect loose finishes and produce the series to some close, we want solutions and will not be satisfied until we obtain them. Will Batman live? Is Catwoman good or evil? What the heck did Bane just say? "The Hunger Games" The variation of the greatest-selling youthful adult book come up with a remarkable trailer which had even individuals who were not acquainted with the storyline pleading for additional. Within the movie, Jennifer Lawrence leads an excellent ensemble cast as Katniss, the lady selected to battle on her existence inside a sadistic battle to dying along with other teens. "Prometheus" This is an "Alien" prequel. It isn't an "Alien" prequel. It appears a hell of nearly the same as an "Alien" prequel. Anything, "Prometheus" has our attention not just since it marks Ridley Scott's go back to the sci-fi genre he defined, but because an incredible cast along with a script by "Lost" creator Damon Lindelof aren't items to ignore. "The Avengers" Exactly what do you receive whenever you put Iron Guy, Thor, the Hulk and Captain America within the same movie? We are likely to discover this might, once the promises of 5 Marvel super hero movies finally repay and that we obtain the comic movie to finish all comic movies. Just in writing, you need to question the way they might screw that one up. "The Astonishing Spider-Guy" It's only been 4 years because the last Spider-Guy film, however the web-slinger gets the reboot treatment this summer time with Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker and Emma Stone as Gwen Stacy. Once more, we are returning towards the origin of Spider-Guy, but this time around he's facing off against Curt Connors also known as The Lizard. "Dark Shadows" To date we have only seen one photo from Tim Burton's adaptation from the cult classic supernatural cleaning soap opera, but that is been ample to hook us. The Actor-brad Pitt transforms themself once more, this time around playing the vampire patriarch of the remarkable family. "Snow Whitened and also the Huntsman" Among the two Snow Whitened movies striking theaters the coming year, "Snow Whitened and also the Huntsman" takes greater than a little inspiration from "The The almighty from the Rings" because of its undertake the classic story book. Billy Burke and Chris Hemsworth star because the two title figures who need to face off against Charlize Theron's evil full. "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Beginning - Part 2" Fans packed in to the theaters in November to trap the very first 1 / 2 of the epic finale towards the "Twilight Saga," and you will wager that much more individuals will visit the way it all finishes, but is there enough to conquer your competition for many anticipated of 2012? "The Hobbit: An Unpredicted Journey" A lot more than 10 years after "The Fellowship from the Ring," Healing For Peter Jackson is coming back to Middle Earth to inform the storyline of methods everything began. "An Unpredicted Journey" would be the to begin two "Hobbit" movies, plus some familiar faces from "The The almighty from the Rings" are guaranteed to appear, including Elijah Wood and Orlando Blossom. "Skyfall" So perhaps "Quantum of Solace" wasn't to your liking. Difficulties originates out and stated the last Bond movie wasn't everything it may be, but all that's ancient history. Bond has returned having a standalone story along with a cast, including Javier Bardem and Rob Finnes, that's ample to create us back. Take a look at our year-finish polls: » Best Movie Ensemble » Best Sex Scene » Best Movie Robot » Best Outfitted » Best Super hero » Best Couples » Best Set-Stalking » Best Ryan Gosling Moments » Probably To Win Best Picture » Most Anticipated Movie Of 2012 All of this week, watch "AMTV" on MTV every single day at 8 a.m. ET for the Better of 2011 lists. Then, arrived at MTVNews.com at 5 p.m. once we reveal our top chioces of the season!

Bachelor Ben Flajnik Explains What Really Happened With Jennifer Love Hewitt

First Published: December 16, 2011 12:01 AM EST Credit: ABC LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Caption Ben Flajnik in his promo photo for The BacheloretteNot long after Ben Flajniks proposal was rejected by Bachelorette Ashley Hebert earlier this year, rumors surfaced that Jennifer Love Hewitt was interested in the reality star. And now, Ben has explained what really happened with the former Ghost Whisperer actress. It was right in the middle of the time when I was deciding to be The Bachelor, Ben said on a conference call Wednesday, per People, of the interest from J. Love. Ultimately, Ben decided he wanted to be The Bachelor, and he also said he wanted a less famous face for his lady. When this is all said and done, ending up with a Hollywood celebrity is not something that I want, he added. The newest season of The Bachelor, starring Ben, premieres on Monday, January 2, 2012 at 8 PM, and in it, fans might get to see a lot more of the love-seeker literally. So far, America has seen my bare butt, and I have no problem with male nudity, he said, per People. When a beautiful woman asks you to go skinny-dipping on the beach, you dont say no. Granted there are cameras around, but its a bare butt. Its not that big of a deal to me. As previously reported on AccessHollywood.com, Ben, 29, is a winemaker from Sonoma, Calif., but his relationship with Ashley didnt ripen to perfection during his time on last seasons The Bachelorette, and she ultimately chose JP Rosenbaum, who she is reportedly still with. During his run on The Bachelorette, Ben was never shy about his search for not only love, but for a woman to start a family with. The winemaker loves his hobbies, including crab fishing, sailing, golf, skateboarding, surfing, playing piano and singing in a tribute band. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Tom Sizemore Writing Memoir About His Fight With Drugs

Tom Sizemore was around the roll inside the 1990's in films like 'Heat,' 'True Romance,' and 'Saving Private Ryan,' but a cocaine and heroin addiction derailed his promising career. Now, the actor will state the story of his rocky road with drugs in the new memoir, likely to be in 2013. "I will are actually dead many occasions over," Sizemore mentioned. "The fact I'm now sober over couple of years -- that we am acting around I did so before -- proves that people can overcome obstacles even when they're sure they can't. Hopefully this book can inspire others not to quit.Inch Inside the book, which he'll write with journalist Anna David, Sizemore will share his tough childhood maturing in the Detroit housing project, romances with stars Elizabeth Hurley and Sharon Stone and also the least expensive point: A stint jail time for domestic abuse against then-girlfriend Heidi Fleiss. Sizemore produced a pattern for cleaning for major movie roles, then relapsing. He was soon known more for his headline-making misbehavior in comparison to his films. A starring role round the TV series 'Robbery Homicide' didn't last, which he was soon starring in another series: 'Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Came.' Sizemore has handled to stay sober since graduation within the reality show. He's made guest looks on 'Hawaii: Five-O' and contains numerous films in publish-production. A 2009 appearance on 'Southland' becoming an out-of-control celebrity will be a jerk to his colorful past. [via Deadline] [Photo: Getty] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Screen Gems to Adapt Supernatural Cyberbully Short 'Viral' (Exclusive)

A start-up technolgy company with a new interactive-television product has landed an influential new customer: Mark Burnett.our editor recommendsMark Burnett, BBC America Launch McDonalds Network, McTVMark Burnett, Michael Eisner's Vuguru to Produce Original Video Series for AOL The reality TV guru behind hits like Survivor and Shark Tank said Tuesday he has enlisted ACTV8.ME to create a tool that owners of IOS devices like iPhones and iPads, as well as Android devices, can use to make his shows more interactive, social and immersive. ACTV8.ME CEO Brian Shuster said the product will launch in the first quarter of next year for one of Burnett's shows, as well as two other network shows unrelated to Burnett. A few more Burnett shows will follow, though Shuster wouldn't divulge titles. Shuster said viewers will be able to use their mobile devices for polling, trivia questions and behind-the-scenes video. They'll earn points that can be used to purchase something as small as a $5 gift card to Starbucks to as big as an Xbox video game console. The ACTV8.ME product also allows advertisers to deliver special coupons to its users. The application also integrates Twitter and Facebook, "So you never have to leave the platform to tweet," Shuster said. ACTV8.ME's business model includes charging a show an activation fee for embedding and customizing its technology, plus collecting redemption fees from advertisers and selling merchandise that reflects the lifestyles of the various shows with which it partners. Burnett, said Shuster, "has seen virtually every second-screen application out there. He did his due diligence, and he became enamored of us." Shuster founded ACTV8.ME three years ago and he is in the midst of raising venture capital from parties he would not disclose. Related Topics Mark Burnett Survivor Shark Tank

The Cherry Orchard

A Vintage Stage Company presentation of the play in 2 functions by Anton Chekhov, inside a translation by John Christopher Johnson. Directed by Andrei Belgrader. Choreographed by Orlando Pabotoy.Lopakhin - John Turturro Dunyasha - Elisabeth Waterston Epikhodov - Michael Urie Anya - Katherine Waterston Ranevskaya - Dianne Wiest Varya - Juliet Rylance Gaev - Daniel Davis Charlotta - Roberta Maxwell Fiers - Alvin Epstein Trofimov - Josh Hamilton CSC's Chekhov Initiative has already established its good and the bad since its launch in 2008. But you will find no flies whatsoever on Romanian helmer Andrei Belgrader's stunning manufacture of "The Cherry Orchard." Even though star-studded cast moored by Dianne Wiest (Ranevskaya) and John Turturro (Lopakhin) provides the project a powerful dose of attractiveness, the virtue of the production has more related to Belgrader's decision to provide the play because the comedy of manners that Chekhov always was adamant it had been. Santo Loquasto's charming nursery setting, its wee furniture colored in unblemished whitened, is really a persuasive indication that those who survive america estate haven't developed. Madame Ranevskaya (Dianne Wiest), the absent landowner that has came back from abroad after 5 years, may be the greatest baby of all of them. Costumed (by Marco Piemontese) in something lengthy and whitened and delicate like a christening gown, the charming Wiest floats onstage using the winsome smile and languid types of a shameless heartbreaker. Consequently of many years of neglect, the household estate continues to be set up for auction. However the infantile Ranevskaya is really a narcissist, and thus willfully detached from worldly matters, she's unable to make any type of intelligent business decision concerning the property. This drives Lopakhin (John Turturro), her wealthy, business-savvy neighbor, right into a condition of untamed (and extremely funny) frustration. Unlike a few of the dreamers within this household, Lopakhin doesn't have illusions about who he's -- and who he is not. Turturro is wonderfully nonchalant for the reason that painful moment when Lopakhin appreciates that he's, and will be, the peasant boy of his peasant father. The thesp is much more passionate and intensely riveting after Lopakhin has bought the cherry orchard and knows that, in declaring his heart's desire, he's also destroyed it. But Lopakhin is wrong about one factor. It is not good breeding that keeps Ranevskaya and everything she signifies from his rough peasant grasp. It is the feeling of ironic fatalism which makes top of the classes so romantic, so tragic -- and thus damned funny. John Christopher Jones' up-to-date (although not anachronistic) translation is drolly amusing, and under Belgrader's buoyant direction, everybody within the ensemble is free of charge look around the absurdity of the figures. Wiest's delighted laughter is heard frequently, motivated by individuals moments when Ranevskaya is startled by someone's crazy behavior -- frequently, her very own. Roberta Maxwell's cunning perf constitutes a genuine wit of Charlotta, the querulous German governess more frequently performed like a picky old biddy. Even Trofimov, the serious youthful radical performed by Josh Hamilton, appears to understand when his political rants lead him to look absurd. This isn't to express that Belgrader has drained the figures of the tragic humanity. The lovelorn Varya (Juliet Rylance, filled with fury) continues to be totally unhappy. Youthful Anya (Katherine Waterston, in another striking turn) continues to be sadly looking for parental love and direction. Ranevskaya's brother Gaev (a sensitive reading through from Daniel Davis) continues to be a pathetic old soul. And Fiers (within an instantly memorable perf by Alvin Epstein) will still break your heart. However for almost all their deficits, this household does not become hooked within the lugubrious depths of tragedy that Chekhovian productions are vulnerable to. They might be crying inside, however in this production, their lamentations are drowned by the seem of laughter. But Lopakhin is wrong about one factor. It is not good breeding that keeps Ranevskaya and everything she signifies from his rough peasant grasp. It is the feeling of ironic fatalism which makes top of the classes so romantic, so tragic -- and thus damned funny. John Christopher Jones' up-to-date (although not anachronistic) translation is drolly amusing, and under Belgrader's buoyant direction, everybody within the ensemble is free of charge look around the absurdity of the figures. Wiest's delighted laughter is heard frequently, motivated by individuals moments when Ranevskaya is startled by someone's crazy behavior -- frequently, her very own. Roberta Maxwell's cunning perf constitutes a genuine wit of Charlotta, the querulous German governess more frequently performed like a picky old biddy. Even Trofimov, the serious youthful radical performed by Josh Hamilton, appears to understand when his political rants lead him to look absurd. This isn't to express that Belgrader has drained the figures of the tragic humanity. The lovelorn Varya (Juliet Rylance, filled with fury) continues to be totally unhappy. Youthful Anya (Katherine Waterston, in another striking turn) continues to be sadly looking for parental love and direction. Ranevskaya's brother Gaev (a sensitive reading through from Daniel Davis) continues to be a pathetic old soul. And Fiers (within an instantly memorable perf by Alvin Epstein) will still break your heart. However for almost all their deficits, this household does not become hooked within the lugubrious depths of tragedy that Chekhovian productions are vulnerable to. They might be crying inside, however in this production, their lamentations are drowned by the seem of laughter.Sets, Santo Loquasto costumes, Marco Piemontese lighting, James F. Ingalls original music and seem, Christian Frederickson and Ryan Rumery hair and hairpieces, Paul Huntley production stage manager, Joanne E. McInerney. Opened up 12 ,. 4, 2011. Examined November. 30. Running time: 2 Hrs, 15 MIN.With: Ken Cheeseman, Slater Holmgren, Michael Wieser, Ben Diskant. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

Lost's Mark Pellegrino Goes Noir for Castle

Mark Pellegrino Mark Pellegrino can give Castle and Beckett trouble... from fifty years previously! The Lost and Supernatural actor will guest-star within an approaching episode of Castle, TVLine reviews. A Lostie joins The Closer Pellegrino will have a cutthroat club owner from 1947 who might engage in a murder that Castle and Beckett are considering throughout present. Pellegrino's character, Tom Dempsey, is not too thrilled having a local detective agency and the best girl, whom Castle imagines to appear like themself and Beckett. The noir-designed episode will run throughout the Feb sweeps season. Pellegrino is better referred to as Jacob from Lost as well as for playing Lucifer on Supernatural. He's also made an appearance around the Closer, Being Human and Breakout Nobleman.

Harry Morgan, 'M*A*S*H*' Star, Dies at 96

Inside an aggressive bid for content, Comedy Central has lined its development slate with sketch artists, stick figures, robots as well as the revival from the eighties-style public matters show.our editor recommendsComedy Central Bets on 'Gajillionaires,' Two More Comedies (Exclusive)Comedy Central Announces Return of 'The Comedy Awards' in NYComedy Central Developing Comedy From 'Tosh.0' Air PHOTOS: Modern Film & TV Comics "We hired a very pricey independent research firm that suggested that being proper, we have to enter business while using funniest people everyone knows,In . jokes Kent Alterman, the network's mind of original programming and production. Using this collection - a combination of stand-up, animation and scripted fare - Alterman and also the team want to fill the already-popular 10 p.m. hour additionally to grow the network's late-evening block past evening time. VIDEOS: THR's Red-colored-colored Carpet Interviews within the Charlie Sheen Roast Furthermore to formerly introduced records starring The Gregory Brothers and sisters and Anthony Jeselnik,additionally to approaching series Key & Peele, The Nick Show Kroll and Brickleberry, here is a unique start searching at Comedy Central's 2011-12 development slate: *The Burn: The "Roast Master General" Rob Ross and also the comedian pals roast the week's hot subjects. Ross, Mike Gibbons and Tagline Television assists as executive producers round the project. *Braunger: Only one-camera scripted comedy using the information on comedian guy-child Matt Braunger. The project will probably be executive produced and created by Braunger and Brent Forrester (King in the Hill, Work), who'll also direct. Avalon Entertainment's David Martin will Air, while using firm's Serta Lubetkin co-executive creating. *Robots: An animated demonstrate that begins several household electronics against their slacker owner. Kumail Nanjiani (Comedy Central's Hot List, John Oliver's NY Stand-Up Show) along with Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky (Work, Bad Teacher) will write and executive produce. *Nathan to suit your needs: Canadian author-comedian Nathan Fielder (Important Things With Demetri Martin) uses his finance degree and existence experience to help ailing companies. The problem in this particular reality-scripted hybrid: Fielder's advice usually does more damage than good. The project will probably be executive produced by Fielder, Michael Koman and David Kneebone. *TripTank: An amount of animated shorts featuring comedy's smartest, with plots that change from an awesome alcoholic mobility device helping sick children to many aliens looking in the world's most average guy. The project can be a collaboration between executive producers Alex Bulkley and Corey Campodonico of ShadowMachine (Robot Chicken, Moral Orel) and Tom Gianas (Pretend Time with Nick Swardson, Saturday Evening Live) combines numerous animated formats getting an array of gifted authors and designers including Tommy Blacha, Tom Gammill, Jon Glaser, Laura Kightlinger, Joe Mande, Bob Odenkirk and Duncan Trussell. *@RobDelaney: A variety show starring comedian and Twitter mastermind Delaney, who'll present videos, interview site visitors and discuss Twitter trends. Delaney will executive produce alongside Avalon Entertainment's David Martin, Jon Thoday, Richard Allen-Turner and Kara Baker. Avalon's Serta Lubetkin will co-Air. *Eugene!: A sketch show within the absurd perspective of comedian Eugene Mirman (Flight in the Conchords). Mirman, Jon W and Chris Ford will executive produce. *Overloaded: A shortform have a look at social media, with comedian Michael Kosta putting on lower what people are talking about on Twitter, Facebook and blogs each week. The project will probably be executive produced by Kosta along with Infomania's David Nickoll, Will Ward and Roar Entertainment's Jordan Tilzer. *Untitled Amy Schumer: After her star-making submit the Charlie Sheen roast, Amy Schumer will executive produce and make up a pilot together with a stand-up special. *Untitled Cyanide and Happiness: An animated show featuring the twisted humor around the globe populated by glorified stick figures, within the designers in the Cyanide and Happinessweb-comics. Kristipher Matthew Wilson, Robert Andrew DenBleyker, David McElfatrick and Matthew Melvin assists as designers and executive producers round the project. *Untitled Wyatt Cenac: A sketch narrative idea based on eighties public matters shows, situated, written and executive produced by Wyatt Cenac (The Daily Show With Jon Stewart). Joining him just like a producer is Generate's David Rath. The formerly introduced options: *Gregory Brothers and sisters: The crowd behind the vehicle-Tune the Newsand theBed Thief Songwill star inside an ensemble comedy which has an up-and-coming group trying to really make it in the world of viral videos. The Gregory Bros., including Evan, Andrew, Michael and Sarah Gregory,will executive produce alongsideTom Scharpling, David Becky at 3Arts and Peyton Reed (The Separate), who directed the pilot. *My Men: The comedyfollows the adventures of two close buddies, one that's constantly engaging in danger as well as the other who's always bailing him out. The weekly narrative weaves interior and exterior stand-alone sketches, which is executive produced by Naomi Odenkirk and Mark Provissiero. The project is written, completed and directed by Second City Chicago people Tim Robinson, Mark Raterman and Andy Miara, with Bob Odenkirk (Mr. Show, Breaking Bad) may serve as creative consultant. *Reviewwith Forrest MacNeil:The half-hour comedy stars Andrew Daly (as Forrest), who reviews not films, food or art but rather most likely probably the most difficult encounters of existence itself... by living them. In this particular situation, he reviews something which his TV audience throws at him around the zero-to-five star scale, from theadrenaline hurry of stealing for the trauma of divorce for the harrowing outcomes of murder for the pleasure of anonymous sex. Daly may even pen the script and executive produce with Charlie Siskel. *Time Trumpet:The satirical have a look at popular culture and current occasions, set thirty years afterwards, will probably be executive produced by Armando Iannucci (Informed, Cinemax's Veep), Chris Godsick and Laura Krafft. *Untitled Anthony Jeselnik Project:Comedian Anthony Jeselnik brings bothhis sharp spontaneity and also the dark, twisted point-of-view to his comedy project. Furthermore to starring, Jeselnikwill executive produce, alongside Tom Manley and Variety Media Group's Christie Cruz. Email: Lacey.Rose@THR.com Twitter: @LaceyVRose PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery Modern Film & Television Comics Related Subjects Jeffrey Ross Comedy Central The Daily Show with Jon Stewart TV Development

Casting candidates for reality TV close-up

CainTrumpCredit Republican strategist Steve Schmidt using the idea. Talking about Herman Cain's declining candidacy on MSNBC -- prior to the "Cain train" formally screeched to some halt -- he recommended the presidential hopeful's next logical destination was "Dwts.InchJust one current GOP contender can ultimately land the party's nomination, and several will without doubt retreat towards the customary holding pen for conservative political figures, segueing straight into compensated speaking-mind gigs on Fox News Funnel.Why goal so low? As two disgraced former pols, House Majority Leader Tom DeLay and Illinois Gov. Fishing rod Blagojevich, shown using their particular stints on "Dancing" and "Celebrity Apprentice," and Sarah Palin demonstrated together with her TLC show, unscripted TV's appetite for that famous and well known is becoming nearly endless.Considering the fact that, it's only a matter of connecting up "talent" using the series or network that meets them.However unseemly this may appear -- especially to political veterans -- many of these candidates aren't really campaigning to guide the free world. They are who audition for a variety of media options which have skyrocketed since Bill Clinton performed the saxophone on Arsenio Hall's show.Plus, the spectacle of Jesse Trump teasing having a presidential run before selecting to carry on together with his NBC show, "The Apprentice" -- only after insisting he could win the nomination had he searched for it -- has further blurred the lines. Toss in plans for Trump to moderate an approaching debate, and also the GOP primaries have formally moved into "The Onion should be penning thisInch phase. (For their credit, candidates Ron Paul and Jon Huntsman stated enough's enough -- and today Mitt Romney has introduced younger crowd will not attend -- but individuals deriding the Trump publicity stunt seem shocked, shocked to uncover entertainment has broken the race.)According to Newt Gingrich's recent critique of child-labor laws and regulations, CBS (or maybe not them, Cartoon Network) must restore the questionable series "Kid Nation" with Gingrich as host, attempting to train children the need for doing jobs normally connected with grown ups.For the relaxation from the area, Huntsman and Ron Santorum -- who've barely registered within the polls -- appear ideal for a revival of "What's My Line?" or CBS' celebrity look-alike special offers "I Recieve That Many.InchLastly, oddsmakers still think Romney remains probably to secure the nomination, but when for whatever reason he does not, here is a guy who's right now well-known, with solid business qualifications along with a frequently-recommended locks.So be careful about your back, Jesse. If you persist in mouthing off about NBC, the network might just come with an alternative candidate to host "The Apprentice" -Body familiar with being cast because the second choice.When it comes to political-TV matchmaking, programs like "DwtsInch and "Celebrity Apprentice" -- which their strong preference for attention-getting casting -- are almost too easy. The actual creativeness is available in placing the GOP hopefuls in appropriate venues beyond reality TV's usual suspects. (Mike Huckabee and Nj Gov. Chris Christie did not run, for instance, but given their struggles with weight, could be naturals for "The Greatest Loser.")Texas Gov. Ron Perry, together with his poor debate performances, would likely make heads turn like a contestant on "Are You Currently Wiser Than the usual Fifth Grader?," playing for that charitable organisation -- or wealthy political contributor -- of his choice.Cain doesn't have shortage of options, and the reputed business acumen would lead him toward Trump's showcase. Still, according to his recent travails and questions regarding his reliability, an encore version of Fox's lie-detector show "As Soon As of Truth" sounds much more promising.Ron Paul, meanwhile, may be the latest cranky some guy to enliven "Survivor," where his belief in libertarian values and rugged individualism could readily be offer the exam.Even though she'll stay in Congress despite a unsuccessful presidential bid, Bachmann Wanted and husband Marcus could be ideal candidates for "Celebrity Wife Swap" -- pair them track of a liberal couple, or perhaps a gay one -- in addition to their own series. Getting elevated 23 promote children additionally to 5 that belongs to them, it's possible to see TLC getting everybody together for "Michele & Marcus Plus 28" -- an everybody-under-one-roof exercise, or perhaps a fun-loving elimination game. Contact John Lowry at john.lowry@variety.com

'Devil Inside' Exclusive Motion Image: Breathe Easy

Warning: there's a demon inside this website publish. If watching slow-coming otherworldly possession isn't the way you like, you may want to close this short article now. But as a horror nut who can't spread another thrill ride to the spirit realm ala "Paranormal Activity," your search has ended: our exclusive motion image from "The Demon Inside," the arrival Vital Pictures horror movie of a lady considering the getting her mother 2 decades earlier, will greater than meet your requirements. Have a look at our exclusive motion image past the jump! No, we won't get any sleep tonight eithernot that people are worrying! Directed by William Brent Bell and starring Fernanda Andrade, the documentary-style horror film "The Demon Inside" offers theatergoers country wide around the month of the month of january 6, 2012. What can you consider the "Demon Inside" motion image? Inform us inside the comments section and also on Twitter!

Ex-Miss USA Fakih Arrested On Drunk Driving Charge

First Published: December 4, 2011 9:11 PM EST Credit: WireImage Caption Miss Michigan Rima Fakih wins the 2010 Miss USA Pageant at Planet Hollywood Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 16, 2010 HIGHLAND PARK, Mich. -- A lawyer for ex-Miss USA Rima Fakih says police in the Detroit enclave of Highland Park arrested his client on a drunken driving charge. Doraid Elder tells the Detroit Free Press that Fakih is very saddened and very apologetic for the situation that she is in right now. Elder says police arrested Fakih early Saturday. The 26-year-old Fakih was born in Lebanon. She was raised in NY and moved to Michigan in 2003. Her family lives in the Detroit suburb of Dearborn. She won the Miss USA Pageant in May 2010. Her reign ended June 19, 2011. She was the first Miss Michigan to win the title since 1993 and the first Arab American winner ever. Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Laugh-In's Alan Sues Dies at 85

Alan Sues Laugh-In regular Alan Sues has died. He was 85.Sues died Thursday evening as you're watching television at his home in West Hollywood, his longtime friend Michael Gregg Michaud told the La Occasions."He'd experienced failing health the past few years, however it was nothing you can put your finger on just senior years," Michaud stated. "Psychologically, he was funny and 'on' as always. He would be a wonderfully funny guy, having a wonderful career that spanned six decades."See other stars we lost this yearBorn and elevated in California, Sues analyzed theater making his Broadway debut in Elia Kazan's Tea and Sympathy in 1953. Then he became a member of the improv group The Mad Show, which brought to his Laugh-In casting.Throughout his run on the program from 1968 to 1972, Sues was recognized for playing noisy, flamboyant and clownish figures, including Large Al, an effeminate sportscaster enthusiastic about ringing a bell, and Uncle Al the Kiddies' Friend, an unendingly drunk children's performer.Outdoors of Laugh-In, Sues made an appearance such Television shows asThe Wild, Wild WestandThe Twilight Zone, within the memorable episode "The Masks," where a wealthy old guy forces his greedy beneficiaries to put on masks in a party otherwise be slashed removed from their inheritance.Obtain the relaxation of present day newsHis film credits include Make Room, Darling and also the Americanization of Emily.Within the 1990's, Sues together with for 4 years with Singin' while it is raining, playing the Elocution Instructor.Sues is made it by his ex-wife, Phyllis Sues, with whom he was married from 1953 to 1958.

Baruchel & Chabot: Thesp moves into writing, scores with sports

Jay BaruchelJay Baruchel thinks it's ridiculous that he and writing partner Jesse Chabot wound up working on two sports movies back-to-back, the hockey comedy "Goon" and "Baseballissimo."While they're big sports fans, "we're are about as far away from (athletic) as you could possibly get," says the Montreal native, best known for his roles as awkward young men in movies such as "She's Out of My League" and "The Sorcerer's Apprentice."The pair met in their hometown of Montreal when they were 15 and quickly became best friends and creative partners in crime, showing up at open mic nights to perform a surreal sketch they wrote in which Chabot played a robot and Baruchel a children's TV show host."Hilarity ensued," Baruchel recalls. "Or at least we thought so."Baruchel co-wrote "Goon" with Evan Goldberg ("Superbad," "Pineapple Express"), but Goldberg was too busy to be on the set in Manitoba, Canada, so Baruchel -- who also co-stars in the film with Seann William Scott -- brought in Chabot to help him punch up dialogue on the fly.Chabot told Baruchel it was going to be hard to go back to working with his uncle in the furniture moving business. Baruchel promised his pal that his days hauling sofas would soon be over."Of course, nobody knew at this point that I wrote, period, and nobody knew Jesse from Adam," Baruchel admits.But not long after, Baruchel and Chabot were tapped by Rush bassist/lead singer Geddy Lee and producer David Miller to script a bigscreen adaptation of Dave Bidini's book "Baseballissimo," about the author's 2002 visit to Nettuno, the baseball capital of Italy.They're now halfway through their first draft of the script of "Baseballissimo," and there's more to come from the duo."We have already come up with close to a dozen movies nobody knows about because we've been too busy working on other things," says Baruchel, who has asked Chabot to be the best man at his wedding next year. "It's a wonderful problem to have."TEN SCREENWRITERS TO WATCH 2011:Josh Applebaum & Andrew Nemec | Jay Baruchel & Jesse Chabot | Justin Britt-Gibson | Neil Cross | Andrew Haigh | Kurt Johnstad | Lauryn Kahn | Paula Pell | Jon Spaihts | Brian Yorkey Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

Content discovery an growing arena

The "second screen" as well as the options in content discovery services were within the forefront inside the mid-day periods of Variety's Entertainment Programs Conference on Thursday. Through the "Earning money using the second Screen" panel, Ajay Shah, Boss and co-founding father of TVplus, suggested that technology must enhance, not draw attention away, within the content experience. "Technology, when done well, really blends without anyone's understanding, and you also don't notice it." Shah mentioned. Issues of advertising and content drove the discussion, but additional factors were addressed. Mark Wenger, director of items at PayPal, mentioned that because programs frequently require clients to submit private data, the issue of trust factors substantially into programs. PayPal's brand is created on security, and "it's exactly why clients give to us their financial information," Wenger mentioned. "There should be considered an excellent buyer experience, it must be described as a secure buyer experience too.Inch The "Getting Observed: Programs and Content Discovery" panel switched to programs that redirect clients to several movie and music services. Watching that effective entry methods to programs and content are important, Jack Isquith, senior V . p . of a good development at online radio service Slacker, observed, "Distribution continue to be king, but curation reaches least full." Curation can be a growing requirement of busy clients. Laura Turnberg, V . p . of entertainment at digital entertainment discovery service Fanhattan, spoken about how exactly her company was produced, simply, to handle a particular need: By showing clients where to find movies on Hulu Plus, Netflix and iTunes, the web site allows audiences to relish content without requiring to check on several sites and understand certification home home windows. Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com

Black Friday: 5 Misadventures in Bargain Shopping

Cameron Crowe is back with We Bought a Zoo, his first movie since 2005's Elizabethtown, and with its release comes new insight into the journalist-turned-author-turned-director's musical taste, which has always been a key component of his filmmaking.our editor recommendsCameron Crowe Reveals How He Seduced Matt Damon for 'We Bought a Zoo'; Names His 5 Favorite MoviesVIDEO: Behind the Scenes of the Cameron Crowe Cover ShootCameron Crowe's PBS Pearl Jam Documentary Was Like 'Group Therapy' for the Band In this week's Hollywood Reporter cover story, writer Kim Masters reveals that, when it comes to a Crowe picture, music begins to play a role long before the first frame is filmed. For instance, to woo Matt Damon to sign on for We Bought a Zoo, Crowe burned a CD of songs that illustrate the essence of the story and its emotional arch. It included songs by Wilco, Ryan Adams, Pete Townshend, Eddie Vedder and Beth Orton (see full track listing below). "Even if it's not music that ends up in the movie, it's the feeling that counts," Damon tells THR. STORY: Scarlett Johansson and Matt Damon's 'We Bought a Zoo' Targeted by PETA Music was also a constant on set, with Crowe sometimes playing snippets of songs before a scene was shot. "It was a technique I've never seen before," says Damon, who adds that it helped prepare him for emotionally charged scenes. "Music changes your mood and can bring you places that a lot of analysis and talking can't." As for the film's soundtrack and score, Crowe recruited the reclusive Jonsi of Sigur Ros to create a 52- minute soundscape that the director describes as "a complete musical journey, meant to be listened to from beginning to end." Crowe also contributed lyrics to the movie's end-title track, called "Gathering Stories." REVIEW: Pearl Jam Twenty And he has another somewhat unexpected writing project lined up: an interview with Neil Young for Rolling Stone, the magazine that gave him his first break at age 15 (famously fictionalized in the 2000 film Almost Famous), which is slated to run next year. He's also gathering interviews he conducted with many of rock's greatest -- "from Zeppelin to [David] Bowie to Joni Mitchell" -- for a compilation called Hamburgers for the Apocalypse. And even decades after Crowe helped invent rock journalism, he remains a fervent fan of bands on the fringe, calling today "one of the greatest times for music in decades." In heavy rotation on his playlist: Civil Wars, Frightened Rabbit, the Belle Brigade, Dawes, Avey Tare, Sigur Ros, Radiohead and frontmanThom Yorke's solo work. Crowe recently directed the documentaryPearl Jam Twenty, which premiered on PBS on Oct. 21. Cameron Crowe's Mix for Matt Damon 1. "Save it for Later" - Pete Townshend 2. "I'm Open" (Live) - Eddie Vedder 3. "War of Man" (Live) - Neil Young 4. "Soul Boy" - The Blue Nile 5. "Mohammed's Radio" - Jackson Browne 6. "Sanganichi" - Shugo Tokumaru 7. "Airline to Heaven" - Wilco 8. "Buckets of Rain" - Bob Dylan 9. "The Heart of the Matter" (Live) - Don Henley 10. "I Will Be There When You Die" - My Morning Jacket 11. "Ain't No Sunshine" - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers 12. "Child of the Moon" - Rolling Stones 13. "If I Am a Stranger" - Ryan Adams 14. "Concrete Sky" - Beth Orton 15. "Helpess" (Live) - Neil Young 16. "Don't Be Shy" (no piano) - Cat Stevens 17. "Nerstrand Woods" - Mark Olson and the the Creekdippers PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery It's a Zoo This Season: 23 Awards Contenders Featuring Animals Related Topics Matt Damon Eddie Vedder Cameron Crowe We Bought a Zoo Radiohead

Access Hollywood Live: Calorie-Busting Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe

First Released: November 21, 2011 12:45 PM EST Credit: Access Hollywood Caption Cooking Light adding editor Allison Fishman showcases some healthy Thanksgiving quality recipes on Access Hollywood Survive November 21, 2011LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Just four days until it is time to chow-lower on the Thanksgiving feast! Mouth-waterting poultry, taters, pumpin cake and stuffing. However the holiday does not need to be a period to bother with calorie counting. Cooking Light adding editor Allison Fishman stopped by Access Hollywood Accept quality recipes for more healthy yet tasty versions from the classic calorie-busting stuffing. Heres one just for over 200 calories per serving. Ciabatta Stuffing with Chestnuts & Raisins: (serves 12) Elements: 10 cups cubed ciabatta bread 2 the best spinner's. Extra-virgin essential olive oil 1 1/2 cups chopped celery 1 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 the best spinner's. chopped rosemary oil 1 the best spinner's. chopped sage 2 cups peeled chestnuts, chopped 1/2 cup golden raisins 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 large egg Salt & pepper How-to: Pre-warmth oven to 350-levels. Arrange bread in one layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes. Place bread in large bowl. Warmth a sizable skillet over medium warmth. Add oil to pan, adding celery and then 6 elements. to pan prepare fifteen minutes or until veggies are tender, stirring from time to time. Add celery mixture, chestnuts, and raisins to bread toss well. Mix chicken broth and egg, strirring with whisk. Add broth mixture to bread mixture, throwing lightly. Spoon bread right into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish covered with cooking spray. Bake at 350-levels for 50 minutes or until top is gently browned. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Fox's 'Bones' Cast to acquire Large Salary Increase (Exclusive)

The key factor supporting cast of Bones originates into large money.our editor recommends'Bones' Star TJ Thyne Can get His George Bailey Moment in 'Shuffle,' Welcomes TV Fatherhood'Bones' Star Emily Deschanel Gives Birth'Bones' Casts Ben Savage in Guest-Starring RoleFox Entertainment Chief on not able to 'House,' 'Bones,' 'Terra Nova,' and MoreFox Renews 'Bones' for Seventh Season Michaela Conlin (Angela Montenegro), T.J. Thyne (Dr. Hodgins), Tamara Taylor (Dr. Saroyan) and John Francis Daley (Dr. Sweets) have closed new deals to remain round the extended-running Fox detective series should itscore an expected eighth season order. PHOTOS: The Returning Fall Tv Shows Some stars, who've been making inside the $30,000 to $40,000 per episode range going to their discussions with studio last century Fox TV, received pay bumps that introduced them each for the mid-five figures per episode in exchange for just one more season around the contract, an origin tellsThe Hollywood Reporter. 20th TV declined comment. For Conlin and Thyne, that are both original castmembers, season seven was the ultimate around the contract. PHOTOS: Fox's Official Comic-Disadvantage 2011 Posters The boosts are retroactive and may count for that show's seventh season, that's been scaly back some to accomodate star Emily Deschanel's pregnancy. On her behalf part, Deschanel and her co-star David Boreanaz have formerly renegotiated their contracts.TV Guide Magazine known as his salary at $200,000 per episode, while she's mentioned to produce slightly under that. Within the Television Experts' Association semi-annual press tour within this summer time, Fox entertainment chief Kevin Reilly mentioned they hadn't had any formal discussions about refreshing Bonesyet, but "producer wish to maintain it going which we'd would rather maintain it going." Related Subjects Bones

The Legal Fight Over Who Reaches Say "YUUUP!" On Television

Dork Hester, star of the&E's Storage Wars, is fighting a rapper over utilisation of the signature catch-phrase, "YUUUP!" Noooope[1], this ain't a tale. Hester has filed a suit against Trey Songz (bornTremaine Neverson) and it is seeking a order from the court that bars the rapper from "interfering" together with his utilization of "YUUUP!" Lawyers for Songz sent a cease-and-desist letter to Hester that required the truth TV star stop uttering the phraseduring the show's auctions of grabbed goods, based on the NY Publish.The rapper states that"YUUUP!" continues to be his "signature seem" since a minimum of 2009, but obviously, he unsuccessful to trademark it. Based on searching of trademark records, Hester registered"YUUUP!" on three occasions, dating back earlier this May. Besides, Hester saysthat the 2 uses of "YUUUP!" seem different. Songz' version, based on the complaint, "resembles a pet-like or non-human squeal which starts having a distinct 'yeeee' seem before finishing having a squeal-like 'uuuup' seem." Songz doesn't have the symptoms of a trademark, but tend to have theoretically become one around the seem from the word itself. As you court interpretation the USPTO's standards place it, ""A seem mark is dependent upon aural thought of the listener which might be as fleeting because the seem itself unless of course, obviously, the seem is really naturally different or distinctive it attaches towards the subliminal mind from the listener to become awakened when heard and also to be connected using the source or event that it's struck." It's a higher threshold. Harley-Davidson learned this hard way in regards to a decade when it unsuccessfully tried to register a seem mark around the syncopated chug of their idling V-twin motorcycle engine. From the hundreds of 1000's of trademarks registered, just a small fraction of individuals cover sounds. Good examples range from the roar from the MGM lion and NBC's three-note musical chime. Obtaining a seem mark on the catch-phrase is much more rare, but there has been alarms of victory[2]for any couple of firms that have drawn them back. The silver medal for the best seem mark would go to twentieth century Fox, which registered in 2008 a mark composed from the spoken word, "D'OH," the famous Homer Simpson utterance. However the gold needs to visit Comcast's Versus network, which last year got a seem mark around the word, "HOLY," being uttered, then a bleep,having a cymbal along with a climbing down guitar slide without anyone's knowledge. As with, "Take a look at our rankings! Holy (Bleep) ((Vvvvvvv))" If Songz transpires with look at this publish and realizes he must have attended the U.S. Trademark Office to obtain a seem mark on"YUUUP!" he'd best be cautious about exclaiming, "D'OH," or saying "HOLY" then be some bleeps along with other strange sounds. Ba dum ching[3] E-mail: eriqgardner@yahoo.com Twitter: @eriqgardner [1]. Not registered [2]. Not registered [3]. Not registered, but IBM has include a patent claim over certain uses from the laugh track.

Viacom Posts Higher Fiscal Fourth-Quarter Profit

NY - Viacom Inc. on Thursday reported higher fiscal fourth-quarter earnings as TV advertising revenue continued to rise and the company posted much-improved film unit financials thanks to Transformers 3 and Captain America. The entertainment giant, led by CEO Philippe Dauman, recorded a quarterly profit from continuing operations of $583 million, compared to $490 million in the year-ago period. Net profit from continuing operations attributable to Viacom rose 18 percent to $576 million. Revenue increased 22 percent to $4.05 billion. The figures exceeded Wall Street expectations. Viacom also boosted its stock buyback plan from $4 billion to $10 billion. Film unit revenue rose 46 percent and operating profit rose 256 percent to $185 million, with the company citing "strong theatrical and home entertainment performance." In the latest quarter, "Paramount's films grossed over $500 million at the domestic box office, up 129 percent," Evercore Partners analyst Alan Gould had said ahead of the earnings report. "Most of the marketing dollars for Transformers 3 were expensed in the June quarter making the film very profitable in the September period." He had also predicted "very strong" pay TV results for the Paramount studio. In Viacom's TV networks unit, revenue climbed eight percent, and operating profit rose 10 percent to $958 million as advertising revenue rose 7 percent on a worldwide and domestic basis. For the full fiscal year ended Sept. 30, Viacom's revenue rose 12 percent to $14.91 billion. Full-year adjusted profit from continuing operations increased 22 percent to $2.25 billion. "Viacom's powerful brands are enhanced by operational and financial discipline, which continues to drive our results and build value for shareholders," said Viacom executive chairman Sumner Redstone. "Creatively we are at the top of our game, powered by unique audience insights and connections, coupled with consistent investment in innovative programming at our marquee media networks, includingMTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, and BET," said president and CEO Philippe Dauman. "We enter a new fiscal year with a proven track record of managing our operations effectively in every economic environment. Our financial position is as strong as it has ever been, which allows us to continue to invest in the growth of our businesses, including new branded television networks in the U.S. and internationally, and Paramount's recently launched animation label." Email: Georg.Szalai@thr.com Twitter: @georgszalai Related Topics Viacom Philippe Dauman Earnings

Michael Jackson Estate Jams MSNBC Over Conrad Murray Documentary

Around the heels of Dr. Conrad Murray's guilty verdict, MSNBC has prepared a documentary which has Michael Jackson's Estate up in arms.our editor recommendsConrad Murray Addresses Michael Jackson's Dying in NBC News InterviewMSNBC to Air Documentary About Conrad Murray Trial Four Days After Guilty VerdictConrad Murray Found Guilty in Dying of Michael Jackson PHOTOS: 10 TV Tests That Shook the planet "Like lots of Michael's fans, the Estate can also be disgusted by MSNBC's irresponsible and inexplicable decision to air a Conrad Murray 'documentary,'" stated the Estate inside a statement, acquired by TMZ. "The Co-Executors, John Branca and John McClain, are delivering instructions up professionals at Comcast, NBC Universal and MSNBC to convey their disdain for his or her actions," the statement ongoing. Michael Jackson and also the Physician: A Fatal Friendship is slated to air on Friday, November. 11 and concentrates on the highly promoted trial in the defense team's perspective. The doc is stated to provide "a unique consider yesteryear 2 yrs of Murray's existence." PHOTOS: Hollywood's Notable Deaths The project is definitely an October Films and What's Everything About? Productions co-production in colaboration with MSNBC. Zodiak Privileges controls worldwide distribution privileges towards the documentary and it has already guaranteed pre-sales with tv stations all over the world, including Funnel 4 within the U.K. and Nine Network around australia. NBC also nabbed a unique interview with Murray just before his November. 7 conviction, that is scheduled to air in 2 parts on November. 10 and 11 around the Today show. STORY: What Hollywood Says Concerning the Conrad Murray Verdict Jackson died June 25, 2009, of acute propofol intoxication after having suffered cardiac event in the home. Murray, Jackson's personal physician, have been billed with giving the fatal dose. Following a reading through from the verdict, Murray was remanded to custody of the children without bail. He'll be sentenced on November. 29 at 8:30 a.m. PT and may address 4 years imprisonment and lose his medical license. Related Subjects Michael Jackson Conrad Murray

Dwts: J.R. Is On The Top Again

Junior Martinez J.R. Martinez may certainly be impossible to conquer. The actor and Iraqi war vet and the professional partner, Karina Smirnoff, had the Dwts audience on their own ft before they finished their first dance Monday evening. It had been as though they wrapped the ballroom inside a hug, dancing a stylish, electrifying waltz to "Exactly what the World Needs Now."What audiences did not see, as Martinez and Smirnoff missed in the stairs towards the skybox for his or her publish-dance interview with Brooke Burke Charvet, was the rare sight of mind judge Len Goodman dealing with his ft, giving the charming Martinez their own standing ovation because the crowd ongoing to cheer. "He just enables you to feel great to be with him," stated host Tom Bergeron, another large fan."He jogs my memory of myself," joked Romeo, the youthful actor and rapper who arrived fifth last season. "Basically was a bit better." Romeo is at the crowd, and Martinez came to him directly following the show to provide him a hug. "I am getting my sexiness from Romeo," stated Martinez.The truth is Martinez, a leader from Week 1, required it harder than he loves to let on when he fell to 4th place a week ago. He was very lower on themself, subjecting a chink within the armor of the guy that has overcome a lot with the energy of positive thinking. "I was tired a week ago, and things did not click," described Smirnoff. "Which pressed us to operate harder now.InchAnd such a difference 7 days makes, with Martinez scoring the very first perfect 30 score of year - after which doing the work again when he danced the "Insta-Dance" jive. "Returning from a week ago, I truly desired to win over the idol judges and everyone," stated Martinez. "Inform them that last week's tango would be a one-time factor. I stated to myself, 'I'm gonna work my butt off.' And i believe it demonstrated tonight."It did not hurt the cameras caught sight of males in uniform sitting within the audience, hooting and howling for Martinez. How could anybody election against that?Sign up for TV Guide Magazine now!

Kim Kardashian Needing to pay vacation to 'The Marriage Counselor'

Kim Kardashian is on her behalf account method to visit the Counselor. Better late than never.our editor recommendsKim Kardashian's Divorce Exposes Her Ambition for Fame and funds, Say Brand Experts (Analysis)Kris Jenner Addresses Kim Kardashian's Divorce With Fellow Air Ryan SeacrestHow the Kardashians Made $60 5 million A Year Ago PHOTOS: 19 of Hollywood's All-Time Least Close ties She may have declared divorce from new husband Kris Humphrieseight days ago, but Kardashian is adoring the commitment she made to Tyler Perry a couple of days before that. On November 9 she starts filming her part inside the filmmaker's new movie, The Marriage Counselor, at his Atlanta studio. PHOTOS: Inside Kardashian Corporation. Possibly shrewdly on Perry's part, Kardashian remains cast minus the titular protagonist but as her friend and colliege Ava. When the married counselor, carried out by Jurnee Smollett (Friday Evening Lights), starts an affair getting a customer and reduces her existence, Ava procedures in to provide support together with a significantly-needed transformation. STORY: 10 Signs Kim Kardashian's Marriage Was One Large Hoax All Across The role is Kardashian's first bid for further serious attention becoming an actress, since her roles in Deep inside the Valley(2008) and Disaster Movie(2008) were hardly significant. Lionsgate will release the film. Related Subjects Kim Kardashian Tyler Perry Kris Humphries

Saturday Night Live Hits Season High In 18-49, Mocks Kim Kardashians Divorce

NBC’s Saturday Night Live returned from from a 2-week hiatus last night with It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia star Charlie Day as host and Maroon 5 as musical guest. The show averaged a 4.9/11 in metered-market households, the best since SNL‘s second episode this season hosted by Melissa McCarthy with musical guest Lady Antebellum. In the 25 markets with Local People Meters, last night’s SNL averaged a 2.8 rating/12 share in adults 18-49, a season high and the best result since May’s highly rated season finale with host Justin Timberlake and musical guest Lady Gaga. Here is SNL‘s take on Kim Kardashian’s divorce: Kim’s Fairytale Divorce Special:

Jennifer Lopez Fired Manager Who Thought She Was Fat

Jennifer Lopez What happened to the manager who said Jennifer Lopez was fat? In Glamour's December issue, the American Idol host reveals that she had to take extreme action when a manager had the audacity to imply that she had to lose weight. PHOTOS: Dramatic celebrity weight loss "I was just so infuriated that somebody said you couldn't have a little extra meat on you -- because I was by no means fat!" Lopez says. "That was so mean and closed-minded. I was like: 'No, this is who I am and this is the type of woman that I grew up with and it's beautiful. There's no reason to be anybody but myself.'" That manager became her former manager after that. Bring on the Fly Girls! Fox to air two In Living Color specials And although Lopez, 42, is fine with her weight and shape, she's not opposed to a little plastic surgery should she feel the need in the future. "I'm open to being open," Lopez says. "I'm not going to make a judgment on it because I don't have to yet." What do you think of Lopez's physique?

Lindsay Lohan Heading To Jail

First Released: November 2, 2011 1:44 PM EDT Credit: Getty Images Caption Lindsay Lohan arrives on her probation breach hearing in the Airport terminal Courthouse in La on November 2, 2011 La, Calif. -- Lindsay Lohan came back to the court on Wednesday where she learned her fate after neglecting to complete her community service assignment in the Downtown Womens Center in La. After Lohan accepted to breaking probation, Superior Court Judge Stephanie Sautner ruled the actress is at breach of probation and sentenced her to 300 days in jail. The judge purchased Lohan to surrender to jail by November 9. However, Judge Sautner described that whenever her thirty days in jail, if Lohan is constantly on the perform community service and attended therapy periods, the rest of her 270 days in jail is going to be remained. Lohan won't be qualified for house arrest, electronic monitoring or early release. Story developing Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

China eyes problem

China desires to grow its film biz, but company company directors like Feng Xiaogang say censorship must ease with this to get this done. BEIJING -- Thank you for going to the completely new China version in the Cultural Revolution. Within the finish from the kind of four-day annual policy meeting that after produced offers to develop tractor output from condition production facilities, China's ruling Communist Party approved a training course to push entertainment just like a "pillar industry," striving to greater the country's image abroad by enhancing its culture biz.The statement can be a sign that China is keen to develop its culture industry and perhaps most probably, although particulars are scarce. But even though the term what the us government uses to market its industries is couched in Marxist-Leninist syntax, it's large effects overseas, since it often see Chinese gold gold coin likely to foreign shores inside the bid to improve the biz -- by using it, China's "soft energy" abroad.China's Culture Minister Cai Wu needs output for your cultural industry to consider 5% in the country's gdp by 2016. That compares while using 2.8% of GDP -- greater than 1.1 trillion yuan ($17 billion) -- that China allotted towards the this season.InchThe goal of reform is always to cultivate qualified market organizations within the government-run commercial cultural organizations and start a contemporary and influential cultural industry system, to safeguard the role of condition-run cultural companies since the market leader, and improve their worldwide competition," Cai mentioned inside an interview while using condition-backed Xinhua news agency.The emphasis might be on developing areas for movies, performance, entertainment, TV series and cartoons, additionally to books, newspapers and magazines.Cai advised efforts to market Chinese culture worldwide by beginning "major exterior-oriented cultural promotion projects and creating cultural companies and intermediary organs with global influence." China had been trying to increase its soft energy overseas by stretching the achieve of the condition-possessed media companies, for instance Xinhua and Closed-circuit television."China must also positively absorb and uncover the superb achievements of foreign cultures," Cai mentioned, explaining careful analysis step-up the introduction of exterior talent, technology and capital in cultural fields, just like a major factor of China's drive to start up. Again, while particulars are handful of, you'll naturally question when the means reform of condition-possessed orgs like the China Film Group, which rules supreme from your biz.For a lot of, the statement on growing the cultural marketplace is specific at annoying people from what many believe might be the actual goal in the plenum -- to work through the nuances of who'll from the core leadership when Leader Hu Jintao starts the whole process of handing inside the reins of one's next season, probably to Xi Jinping.China Communist Party might be the greatest political party in the world, having a couple of 80 million people. The job remains to find out how China will expand cultural industries without relinquishing its grip round the media and censorship.The biz is thriving, with box office zipping past $1.5 billion a year ago the first time. Hollywood is intrigued with the performance of tentpoles in China, despite its quota system of 20 imported films around the revenue-talking about basis every year, cheap the cut in the revenue it'll return is leaner than elsewhere (about 15%).Feng Xiaogang, the most used helmer in China, keeps the country's film business cannot advance as extended as censorship limits the kind of films that might be made. Most homegrown photos are fairly fundamental chopsocky historic epics, while TV dramas are restricted to either propaganda or costume dramas. Indeed, the problem Administration of Radio, Film and tv has bought the country's 34 satcasters to tug "vulgar" or "excessively entertaining" TV skeins -- for instance talent shows, gamers, chatshows and reality series -- in the month of the month of january and replace these with news and cultural programming.But you will discover signs that auds in China are trying to find meatier fare that better reflects a changing nation.Still, while using transfer of one's showing this kind of politically charged event, with a number of political machinations expected inside the coming several days, filmmakers are resigned to little conditioning of content standards over the following handful of several days. Certainly it is a bad time for you to get gritty social dramas about corruption past the censors.Online writers remain skeptical of efforts to boost the biz without relaxing censorship. "Culture is certainly a business? Is it possible to plan culture? What's culture when it is not allowed to speak out?" written Juxinlouzhuren on Weibo, China's reaction to the banned Twitter. Another written: "No freedom of speech, everything must be censored, how would you allow the creativeness flow? How will you prepare without grain?"Obviously, alteration of China includes more questions than solutions. Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com

Toy Story 3 Scribe Michael Arndt To Think About A Crack At Disneys Phineas And Ferb

Michael Arndt, an Oscar-nominated film author on Toy Story 3, originates aboard Disney’s feature version of Phineas and Ferb, Deadline confirmed Friday. Arndt, who also was among scribes on Rock old range plus an Oscar champion for Little Miss Sunshine, does a polish round the script with the Disney Funnel series designers Rob “Swampy” Marsh and Serta Povenmire. Addition of Arndt for the mix demonstrates the importance to Disney of moving the whimsical stepbrothers’ adventures for the silver screen. The plotline for your Phineas and Ferb movie hasn’t been revealed, nevertheless the LA Occasions reported that unlike the tv show it'll be a combination of live-action and animation. It’s scheduled striking theaters This summer time 26, 2013, based on scads of licensed marketing tie-inches.

Sierra Towers: The Strategies of L.A.'s Strange, Sexy Celebrity Condo

The way in which realtor Russ Filice takes note of it, eventually in early 2000s, he gave an excursion of the Sierra Towers condominium to Eddie Fisher, the first kind teen idol and singer, and the kids Tricia Leigh Fisher and Joely Fisher. The late performer's brood wanted him to maneuver in to the 31-story West Hollywood high-rise, and also the visit cut back reminiscences for Fisher, former husband to both Darlene Reynolds and Bette Davis, then in the 70s. "Whenever we were touring him together with his kids, he stated, 'Oh, I did previously party here constantly with Yul Brynner, doing cocaine.' Plus they stated, 'We know, Father, we all know,' " Filice recalls. "I figured, 'How interesting.' If these walls could talk."our editor recommendsHollywood's Greatest Property Deals each week: Matthew Perry, Val Kilmer, Jesse Trump (Photos) Indeed, Sierra Towers -- lengthy the option of Celebrities, rock 'n' roll gods and showbiz moguls alike -- is loaded with colorful tales which have only put into its appeal and mystique. There's not one other residential building in La which has located this type of different and large number of notables: former citizens include David Geffen, Sidney Poitier and Lindsay Lohan(see chart below).Cher, Elton John and Joan Collins are current citizens, and THR has found that Courteney Cox lately purchased a two-bed room, upper-floor unit in the 9255 Doheny Road tower. They've all clustered to some building that's noted for its jaw-shedding sights, sharp midcentury architecture, discreet staff and prime location around the eastern fringe of Beverly Hillsides at the bottom of the Hollywood Hillsides (Sierra Towers is nearby from Soho House). Your building is effectively not avoidable because current zoning limitations will make it hard to construct this type of tower in West Hollywood, where it's the highest building. These factors make Sierra Towers among L.A.'s most costly high-increases and assisted fuel a surge in prices and interest there since the boom from the mid-2000s. It is just one of only a number of L.A. condo structures where models routinely sell in excess of $1,000 per sq . ft ., a business benchmark. PHOTOS: Matthew Perry's $$ 30 million in tangible Estate -- Two Entries, One Purchase, One Purchase All Inside A Couple of Days Despite the fact that Fisher never ended up purchasing at Sierra Towers, his curiosity about it's illustrative: The 146-unit property attracts all decades -- it's a place where celebrity Lily Collins could share a dip within the pool or perhaps an elevator ride with Joan Collins or her Empire enemy, Diahann Carroll. "You need to be entirely makeup whatsoever occasions when you are getting within the elevator -- who knows who you will encounter,Inch states Nikki Haskell, the StarShape weight loss guru along with a Sierra Towers resident since 1990. She's testing the waters and it has put her two-bed room unit available on the market for $3.two million. Still, Haskell states selling it "would totally break my heart." You will find several apocryphal tales concerning the building's beginning that only increase its legend. Citizens state that the website for Sierra Towers was initially located in Beverly Hillsides, however when that city balked in the suggested height, the home was annexed by La County, which in turn permitted construction to maneuver forward. You will find also tales of benefits by organized crime to neighbors in nearby structures and houses who grumbled regarding their sights being destroyed another story involves Frank Sinatra helping to find the building completed after construction delayed while he wanted a spot for his mother to reside. Your building can also be stated to obtain its plural title from scuttled original intends to develop a second tower. (The metropolitan areas of Beverly Hillsides and West Hollywood along with the La Conservancy don't have any records or information that validate these tales.) PHOTOS: Hollywood's Greatest Property Deals each week: Matthew Perry, Val Kilmer, Jesse Trump What's known concerning the building's history is a lot more straightforward. Sierra Towers was created for $12 million by Walter and Leo Minskoff, whose family firm also built NY's Minskoff Theatre. Your building opened up in 1966, just like the adjacent Sunset Strip was roaring to existence, and grew to become the highest residential structure in La. The architect, Jack A. Charney, who analyzed under Richard Neutra and Rudolph Schindler, stated inside a 1965 La Occasions article he designed your building "to consider maximum benefit of sights of city, mountain tops and sea." To that particular finish, models within the building, including one-, two- and three-bed room homes, feature true floor-to-ceiling home windows and expansive balconies. Sierra Towers was initially operated like a apartment, but following its purchase by NY property investor Helmsley Spear Corporation., your building was transformed into condos in 1974. In those days, a 1-bed room condo might be had for $70,500 along with a three-bed room unit for $152,500, based on a 1974 La Occasions story. Your building came stars, socialites and performers The Fugitive star David Janssen settled in, as did star jockey Willie Shoemaker and then, Tawny Kitaen. Nowadays, Sierra Towers condos routinely fetch prices typically restricted to houses in Beverly Hillsides or Brentwood. This fall, for instance, Matthew Perry unloaded a 2-bed room unit for slightly under $3 million he'd purchased from John in 2005 for $3.two million. Based on data in the Mls, 10 models happen to be offered this year, by having an average cost of $2.a million ($1,080 per sq . ft .). That's up from 2010, when eight were offered to have an average cost of $1.six million ($850 per sq . ft .). Still, costs are lower in the boom years, when models offered in excess of $2,000 per sq . ft . and also at the peak from the recession last year, just one unit exchanged hands. But Filice cautions that recent sales figures don't tell the entire story because some deals are carried out from the market and don't come in sales databases. He stated there has been three such sales this season. EXCLUSIVE: Hollywood's Historic Taft Building available Filice knows your building well. A Bay Area transplant, he purchased a unit in The month of january 2002 for $725,000 after being fascinated through the sights, locale and -- possibly first and foremost -- an chance. The Sotheby's Worldwide Real estate agent felt the building, which at that time had fallen from favor using the celebrity set, might be repositioned to a different generation of Hollywood gamers. He states that his grassroots marketing campaign introduced a slew of recent citizens towards the tower, changing it right into a hotspot for youthful Hollywood. Throughout yesteryear decade, Lohan and Rachel Zoe moved in, amongst others. Within the boom years, some flippers -- including Vincent Gallo -- designed a fortune, turning models rapidly for profits within the millions. Citizens state that your building functions like a true community: A-listers are friendly within the hallways, quick to provide a smile or contain the elevator. "Everyone within the building includes a considerable amount of privacy -- it's its not all guy for themself," Haskell states. However the building's variety of outsize personas has created memorable moments for many citizens. A number of tales, actually, center around your building's elevators, which you will find just two -- an oversight through the developer that, Kitaen states, managed to get cumbersome to redesign her many homes (she resided in five models in the early eighties to 2008). With only two elevators, strange outings can happen. Filice, for instance, recalls one ride he required that ended using the doorways opening on Lohan, dressed only within an unbuttoned males's dress shirt, at the time of the argument with then-boyfriend Scott Storch, an archive producer. (Filice, who states he's offered a lot more than 100 models in the building, no more lives there.) One former resident recalls exercising during a workout session and looking to visit a "catfight between Alex Carrington and Dominique Deveraux" -- the Empire figures described by Collins and Carroll, correspondingly. (It didn't happen.) Over time, proprietors have cheated your building's design to re-imagine their models. Because Sierra Towers was constructed with crawl space between flooring, proprietors are given great versatility in rerouting plumbing along with other systems to various places in models. Among individuals who've take their own stamp on things: Charles S. Cohen, who owns the Off-shore Design Center, that has combined three models. Cher's unit may be the only two-story condo within the building -- it had been formerly possessed by Gallo and earlier, Geffen. For his part, John has produced a residence for his 10-month-old boy, Zachary, that's next to the singer's pad. Kitaen, Haskell yet others the building's staff of 37 -- including security personnel, porters and 11 valets, differentiates it using their company high-finish condo qualities, including Wilshire Corridor cornerstones like the Blair House and new additions such as the Century. That sentiment is echoed by Sotheby's agent Josh Greer, additionally a resident. "You will find more recent, glossier, fancy structures around the Corridor, but they're cent-a-dozen," states Greer, that has possessed several models within the tower through the years and offered seven there previously six several weeks. "I get home plus they hands me my FedEx packages and take my vehicle, that is perfectly cleaned through the valets. I'm not going to leave." Obviously, homeowner association dues are dear: A fee of roughly $1.20 per sq . ft . monthly implies that who owns a couple,100-square-feet, three-bed room unit forks over about $2,520 monthly. Greer likens Sierra Towers to some top-tier NY co-op, like the Dakota. But unlike Manhattan, where you will find several residential towers preferred with that city's elite, in L.A., a confluence of timing, location and Hollywood glamour has permitted Sierra Towers to face alone. News that five models are actually available on the market -- together with a $9.5 million penthouse -- excites Kitaen, who wants she could go back to your building she lengthy known as home. The onetime Whitesnake music video star longingly recounts her days at Sierra Towers, saying she awakens "considering it every day, going 'Goddamn it, why did I sell my place?'" Email: Daniel.Burns@THR.com Twitter: @DanielNMiller Related Subjects Property

Manufacturers to Report First-Ever Annual Loss

NY - Gaming company Manufacturers Co. stated Thursday it needs to report its first-ever annual loss for that current fiscal year. Japan company and creator from the Super Mario Bros. gaming franchise slashed its full fiscal year earnings forecast for that second time stating an increase within the yen which was "beyond expectation level," in addition to less strong-than-expected sales of Manufacturers DS hardware and Manufacturers 3DS gaming software. Manufacturers's 3DS handheld games device, released this season, wasn't the wished-for hit, resulting in cost cuts minimizing earnings anticipation. Manufacturers now projects a yearly lack of 20 billion yen along with a full-year make money from procedures of just one billion yen, lower 99.4 % in the year-ago period. The organization also sees full fiscal year revenue of 790 billion yen, lower 22 percent. The firm's previous forecast from late This summer had known as for any fiscal year profit of 20 billion yen, 35 billion in operating profit and 900 billion yen in revenue. . For that six several weeks ended Sept. 30, Manufacturers on Thursday reported a 41 percent decline in revenue to 215.7 billion yen along with a lack of 70.3 billion yen, a multiple of the season-ago lack of 2. billion. Email: Georg.Szalai@thr.com Twitter: @georgszalai Related Subjects Manufacturers Earnings

Greatest Loser Champion Olivia Ward Undergoes Skin Removal Surgery

First Released: October 26, 2011 5:40 PM EDT Credit: NBC La, Calif. -- Caption The Greatest Loser champion Olivia WardThe newest The Greatest Loser champion, Olivia Ward, has revealed she just went through skin removal surgery after shedding 129 pounds around the NBC reality weightloss routine. Just a little announcement: I'd skin surgery on Monday! Olivia Tweeted on Wednesday. Im feeling good and @accesshollywood covered the entire factor. :) Throughout Access Hollywoods exclusive shoot with Olivia, she stated shes succeeding following a procedure. Personally i think great. I had been really surprised. I figured I'd maintain a lot discomfort, she told Access. Clearly, Im uncomfortable, nevertheless its not excruciating discomfort My abdominal wall is sore. The truth star went through four hrs of surgery to get rid of her excess skin and soft tissue. It had been like I visited sleep and awoke. It had been great, she stated. Using the surgery behind her, Olivia is searching toward shopping. I seem like following this, I must go look for a swimsuit somewhere without a doubt, she stated. For additional with Olivia, tune into Access Hollywood in a few days. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Zynga Eyes November IPO (Report)

NY - Social gaming giant Zynga, the business behind such Facebook games as CityVille, FarmVille and Social City, will probably cost its initial public offering and possess its shares purchasing and selling a couple of days before Thanksgiving on November 24, Reuters reported, stating sources briefed round the plans. It mentioned although the IPO plan's not completed and could change according to such factors as market trends. Fellow dotcom company Groupon, for example, hopes to cost its shares noisy . November. That can lead to the internet coupon firm the initial major IPO since a business slump that started this summer season, meaning it may be an evaluation situation for future options, including Zynga's. Reuters mentioned Zynga is searching to start its IPO marketing efforts, known to as road show, immediately after Groupon's stock market debut. Zynga this summer season declared an IPO searching to enhance around $1 billion. However, one of the summer season's market turmoil, a slew of IPOs are actually postponed, although some were scrapped. Captured, Zynga revealed in the controlling filing that it's going to trade on Nasdaq under ticker symbol "ZNGA." Email: Georg.Szalai@thr.com Twitter: @georgszalai Related Subjects Zynga

Watch Indian Circus (Dekh Indian circus)

A Sundial Pictures production. (Worldwide sales: Sundial Pictures, Mumbai.) Created by Anil Lad, Vivek Oberoi, Chirag D. Shah, Mahaveer S. Jain. Co-producers, Chandra Kumar Jajodia, Shikha Sharma, Surendra Chopra. Directed, compiled by Mangesh Hadawale.With: Tannishtha Chatterjee, Nawazuddin Sidhiqui, Virendra Singh Rathod, Suhani Oza, Dhanna Ram. (Hindi dialogue)The unbreakable will of the poor mother who would like to take her children towards the large top may be the potent pressure driving "Watch Indian Circus." Superbly shot around the dusty flatlands of Rajasthan, this metaphor for modern India provides a winning mixture of social realism and also the innocent miracles of childhood. Helmer Mangesh Hadawale verifies the commitment of his Marathi-language debut, "Tingya," having a globally accessible Hindi-lingo crowdpleaser that won the crowd award in the Busan fest. Yet to verify a domestic distrib, the pic has got the goods gain at local wickets and may even crack limited offshore playdates. Area of the 70% from the Indian population that lives in towns, mute laborer Jethu (Nawazuddin Sidhiqui) and the wife, Kajro (Tannishtha Chatterjee, "Brick Lane"), are simply scraping by on Jethu's meager wages. As opposed to Jethu, an associate from the Rabari (outsider) nomadic community, Kajro reps the current side of Indian womanhood. Holding strong opinions on everything, she's determined to have a proper education for his or her children Ghumroo (Virendra Singh Rathod), a cheeky 8-year-old, and the more youthful sister, Panni (Suhani Oza). Showing the way the economically disadvantaged are created to depend on charitable organisation in a cost in the ruling elite, and just how politics is really a circus of their own, the storyline happens throughout an election campaign with smooth-speaking candidates providing "donations" to villagers, clearly in exchange for votes. After one particular rally, Panni finds a flyer advertising the truly amazing Indian Circus, presently carrying out in nearby Jaisalmer. Entranced with a picture of the stilt master she calls "bamboo guy," Panni begs Kajro to consider her for this magical place. Against her better financial judgment, but attempting to bring some pleasure to her children's lives, Kajro scrapes together the funds and, without telling Jethu, whisks the children off and away to Jaisalmer during the day. Styles of inequality and sophistication divisions get together nicely within the highly entertaining trip to the large top. Beset by problems varying from the price of transport towards the cost of admission, Kajro eventually ends up about 40 lacking the cost of the family ticket. Inside a lovely sequence getting miracle realism into play, Kajro transmits Ghumroo and Panni to look at the performance without her before a banknote having a mind of their own all of a sudden changes the path of occasions. Interspersed with four zippy musical sequences, "Watch Indian Circus" never enables gritty realism being grinding miserabilism, and it is moored by Chatterjee's dynamic central perf because the straight-speaking, very devoted wife and mother who only wants her kids to possess a better existence than her very own. Child stars Rathod and Oza are absolutely charming and convincing. Laxman Utekar's widescreen lensing of stunning locations captures all of the energy and excitement from the children's journey, and Wayne Sharpe's score strikes an ideal notes of bouncy optimism and thoughtful reflection. The relaxation from the tech jobs are topnotch.Camera (color, widescreen) Laxman Utekar editor, James J. Valiakulayhil music, Wayne Ho song music, Shankar Ehsaan Loy lyrics, Prasoon Joshi production designer, Ashwini Shrivastav seem (Dolby Digital), Christopher Robleto, Nimish Chheda visual effects supervisor, Krishnakant Mishra visual effects, Future Works stunt coordinator, Ravi Shinde line producers, Manoj Adhikari, Sandeep Singhvi, Bhavani Singh, Tane Singh connect producers, Pinkesh Nahar, Poo Balan assistant company directors, Siddarth Sengupta, Pawan Kumar Singh, Shweta Korde, Mahesh Rai, Akshra Probhakar. Examined at Busan Film Festival (New Power -- competing), March. 10, 2011. (Also in Chicago Film Festival.) Running time: 106 MIN. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

The Walking Dead Premiere Shatters Cable Demo Rankings Records, Draws 7.3 Million Total Audiences

Behind-the-moments turmoil did little to decelerate The Walking Dead rankings behemoth, which opened up its second season at 9 PM last evening to staggering amounts: 4.8 million audiences in Grown ups 18-49 4.two million audiences in Grown ups 25-54 7.3 million total audiences for premiere 11 million total audiences for that evening The 18-49 and 25-54 tallies broke fundamental cable’s previous records published through the premiere of USA Network’s The Dead Zone in June 2002 (4. million in 18-49, 4.a million in 25-54). In comparison with Walking Dead‘s highly ranked series premiere this past year (5.two million total audiences, 3.5 million in 18-49), the growing season 2 opener was up an astonishing 38% as a whole audiences, 36% in 18-49 and 35% in 25-54. Using the 9 PM airing and also the 10:30 PM and 12:30 AM encores, the Walking Dead premiere came an overall total of 11 million audiences. The Walking Dead is just one of individuals rare television programs that will reach both a core genre fan in addition to broad audiences simply searching for an excellent, character-based story, stated AMC leader Charlie Collier. The Walking Dead has become probably the most-viewed drama within the good reputation for fundamental cable is staggering, much like our zombies. UPDATE: AMC’s talk show Speaking Dead got off and away to a good start at night time, following a first rerun from the Walking Dead premiere. It averaged 1.two million total audiences, 795,000 grown ups 18-49 and 735,000 grown ups 25-54.

Scarlett Johansson Phone Hacker Arrested

It appears like Scarlett Johansson, Jessica Alba and Mila Kunis can relaxation easy -- until another celebrity phone hacker makes its way into their lives. Based on the AP, the FBI arrested a Florida guy on Wednesday morning as well as on charges he compromised in to the emails and phones of countless celebs, including Johansson. The actress was embarrassed recently when photos of her in a variety of stages of undress made an appearance online. FBI speaker Laura Eimiller confirmed the arrest, but wouldn't get into particulars. A resource told the AP the guy was the apparent superstar hacker. The FBI has scheduled a news conference concerning the arrest for 1 p.m. PDT on Wednesday. [via Huffington Publish] [Photo: Getty] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook RELATED

5 Essential 'Coming Out' Movies, In Honor of LGBT History Month

October’s designation as LGBT History Month and yesterday’s National Coming Out Day is more than enough reason to revisit five movies that chronicle coming out, the disorientation that comes with queer self-identification, and the still-underrepresented world of gay romance. Our quintet includes a touch of the mainstream, a dollop of the obscure, and a heady mix of fantasy and reality. Cue up your Mama Cass solo discs! Making Love Harry Hamlin’s ineffably Hamlinesque haircut may be a distraction, but the impact of Making Love as a progressive gay film in 1982 can’t be overlooked. A doctor (Michael Ontkean) eventually confides in his exec wife (Kate Jackson!) that he’s gay after entering an affair with an unromantic author (Hamlin). A touching effort for director Arthur Hiller, the man who also helmed my least-favorite two lovers of all time in Love Story. In the battle of Kate (Jackson) and Ali (MacGraw), I take Kate any day. Edge of Seventeen This coming-of-age story of a gay teen in 1980s Ohio (note the scenes set at Sandusky’s Cedar Point amusement park) is an emotional, but thoroughly relatable story of young love. It’s just honest and unpretentious, with a very appealing lead in Chris Stafford. He’s just like a white-winged dove in that darling preppy vest! Beautiful Thing Featuring a soundtrack that will leave you with a pretty comprehensive knowledge of Mama Cass Elliot’s solo work, Beautiful Thing takes place in South East London’s blue-collar housing. A gay teen named Jamie (Glen Berry) lives with a single mother (Linda Henry) and is infatuated with his classmate Ste, who lives with abusive family members. When Jamie’s mother takes pity on Ste and lets him sleep over with Jamie, the two realize they have feelings for one another, though Ste is reluctant to admit it. Without giving much away, I have to say that the conclusion of this movie is damn great, and you’ll never think of “Dream a Little Dream of Me” the same way again. In & Out In & Out is notable not because it’s a prized piece of cinema or even a very funny movie, but because it was a mainstream success that focused solely on one man’s (Kevin Kline, as a buttoned-up schoolteacher) journey of self-acceptance after one of his students (Matt Dillon) outs him during an Oscar speech. Though Joan Cusack earned the real-life Oscar nod as Kline’s histrionic wife, it’s Kline who transcends the cliched jokes about effete demeanor with his plucky, fully realized portrayal. The conclusion is an expected feel-good triumph, but it doesn’t undermine the fun of our befuddled protagonist’s arc. Angels in America Tony Kushner’s two-part Pulitzer-winning epic play came to vivid, ethereal life in the form of Mike Nichols’s glorious 2003 HBO miniseries. We keep track of several characters (many double-cast, like in the Broadway form) including an AIDS-afflicted NYer with heavenly hallucinations (Justin Kirk), his craven boyfriend Louis (Ben Shenkman), legendary right-wing fixer Roy Cohn (Al Pacino), an unhinged Mormon housewife (Mary-Louise Paker) and her deeply closeted, moral crisis-enduring Mormon husband Joe (Patrick Wilson). Joe’s transformation throughout the series is resounding, and Wilson plays him with melancholic grace. If you can handle the genius of Meryl Streep’s triple-casting as Wilson’s mother, a bearded old rabbi, and Ethel Rosenberg, you may be slightly ready for the scope of Angels in America. For further insight, check out Alonso Duralde’s indispensable book 101 Must-See Movies for Gay Men.

'The Girl Using the Dragon Tattoo' Graphic Books to become Launched by Electricity Entertainment

Electricity Entertainment is delivering graphic books in publications and electronically according to Stieg Larsson's Millennium trilogy.our editor recommendsGirl With Dragon Tattoo Star Rooney Maras Racy New Poster'Headhunters' Beats 'The Girl Using The Dragon Tattoo' in Norwegian Bow The Lady Using the Dragon Tattoo is going to be launched by the organization's Vertigo imprint in 2012, with follow up The Lady Who Performed With Fire following in 2013 and also the Girl Who Started the Hornet's Nest in 2014. No authors or artists happen to be revealed. PHOTOS: Hollywood's New Leading Ladies The announcement comes in front of the the Frankfurt Book Fair and NY Comic-Disadvantage. "The intricate figures and tales Larsson produced within the Millennium Trilogy really are a right diamond necklace for that graphic novel format, where we are able to bring Lisbeth Salander to existence in entirely new, aesthetically compelling ways," states Serta DiDio, co-marketers of Electricity Entertainment. "It is a distinct recognition to operate on the story that's already very popular with an incredible number of visitors all over the world.Inch PHOTOS: Top Ten Sleeper Hits "Stieg always loved comics and it'll be exciting to determine the memorable figures he produced arrived at existence around the comics page," states Stieg's brother Joakim Larsson. A lot more than 17 million copies from the three books happen to be offered within the U.S. alone. The Lady Using the Dragon Tattoo

Steve Jobs' Reason for Dying: Respiratory system Arrest

After many years of fighting pancreatic cancer, Jobs lost his fight on Wednesday, March. 5. Because the world mourned losing an legendary visionary, the precise reason for dying continued to be unknown until Monday.our editor recommends'iGenius: How Jobs Transformed the World' Airs Sunday on DiscoveryApple After Steve Jobs' Dying: Way forward for Board in Focus PHOTOS: Jobs' Dying: The way the Magazines Covered A duplicate of Jobs' dying certificate is made public on March. 10, stating respiratory system arrest as them immediate reason for dying. Jobs were built with a metastatic pancreas neuroendocrine tumor within the last 5 years, and the cancer had spread with other organs. He was 56-years-old. PHOTOS: Jobs: 10 Memorable Key events from the Apple Co-Founder's Career The AP reviews that Jobs died in the Palo Alto home which no autopsy was carried out. He was hidden on Friday. Apple employees will celebrate the existence from the company's co-founder having a memorial service on Wednesday, March. 19 on their Cupertino, Calif. campus. A public services are unlikely to become held, though fans clustered to Apple's flagship store in NY City to keep vigil following Jobs' dying. Related Subjects

Elizabeth Banks and Husband Sell Comedy to Fox (Exclusive)

Fox will get cozy with Elizabeth Banks.our editor recommendsDavid O. Russell Testing Stars for Fighter Follow-Up: Elizabeth Banks Kirsten Dunst Blake Lively, More (Exclusive)'Man around the Ledge' Trailer: Mike Worthington, Elizabeth Banks Star in Summit Thriller (Video)'Our Idiot Brother's' Elizabeth Banks Unveils Why She Finally Grew to become an associate of Twitter The actress and her author/producer husband Max Handelman have offered only one-camera comedy titledDave's Dead up rated network.The project, which arises from last century Fox Television, is beingbilled asShaun in the DeadmeetsMy Title is Earl. PHOTOS: Meet 'The Hunger Game' Cast The happy couple, who had been married for virtually 10 years, assists as non-writing executive producers round the comedy, joining an growing report on high-profile stars -- including Jennifer Lopez, Ryan Reynolds,Natalie Portman and may and Jada Pinkett Cruz -- getting involved as producers this development season. In this situation,Eric Siegel and Eric D. Wasserman (Traffic Light, Hard Occasions of RJ Berger, Roommates)are saved to board to produce and executive produce the project. PHOTO: Fall TV's 12 Most Anticipated Shows Banks, whose on-camera TV credits include 30 Rock and Scrubs, is repped by UTA. Email: Lacey.Rose@THR.com Twitter: @LaceyVRose Related Subjects Elizabeth Banks 30 Rock TV Development Our Idiot Brother

"Abduction" picks up steam

For eight straight weeks, Sony's "The Smurfs" has topped the international box office, but the film's time in that spot could be coming to an end, as newer contenders continue to close the gap."Smurfs" grossed just $10.7 million over the Sept. 30-Oct. 2 weekend, bringing its overseas cume to $380.7 million. Lions-gate's "Abduction" came in with a total of $10.1 million during its second frame for a cume of $19.8 million."Abduction," which is being released by various local overseas distribs (Lionsgate has domestic rights), expanded to a handful of territories, including France, the U.K. and Mexico, the pic's top market, at $1.2 million. Both in Gaul and Blighty, the film debuted at No. 2, with $2 million and $1.4 million, respectively. (Local pic "La nouvelle guerre des boutons" won in France; "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" in the U.K.)But abnormally balmy weather in Blighty affected the overall local box office, which resulted in one of the lowest weekends in that market this year.Top territory for "Smurfs" was Australia, where in its third week the film grossed $3.5 million -- up a hearty 24%, thanks to school vacation there. In Italy, meanwhile, "Smurfs" fell just 37% for a weekend take of $2.2 million. The pic has cumed $14.3 million in Oz and $12.2 million in Italy.Trailing only "Smurfs" and "Abduction," Universal's "Johnny English Reborn" and Sony's "Friends With Benefits" collected $8.6 million and $8.5 million, respectively."Johnny English" launched in Hong Kong to an exceptional $1.4 million from 38 playdates, making it U's biggest comedy opening in that market. The film also had a strong start in Spain, where it grossed a chart-topping $2 million. "Friends With Benefits" bowed in Brazil, earning $1.3 million.Looking to unseat "Smurfs," "Johnny English" broadens to an additional 10 markets, including Germany and the U.K., while Disney/DreamWorks' "Real Steel" debuts in a number of markets, including Australia, Mexico and Russia. Contact Andrew Stewart at andrew.stewart@variety.com

25 Things You May Not Know About 'Breakfast at Tiffany's'

Everyone thinks they know 'Breakfast at Tiffany's,' the classic, urbane romantic comedy released 50 years ago today, on October 5, 1961. The film that cemented Audrey Hepburn's reputation as an all-time fashion icon, set the bar for every NY fantasy/romantic comedy from 'Barefoot in the Park' to 'Sex and the City,' and gave birth to a thousand Manic Pixie Dream Girls (or at least 25 others). Yet there's a lot you may not know about the movie -- who the real-life Holly Golightly was, how radically different the film might have been if 'Breakfast' author Truman Capote had gotten his way, why the Oscar-winning song 'Moon River' almost got cut from the film, which classic outfits Hepburn herself came up with, how many cartons of cigarettes the tobacco-loving characters smoked on-screen, and what Mickey Rooney has to say about his still-controversial performance. 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' - Trailer 1. Who was the real-life Holly Golightly? So many women have been named as possible inspirations to Truman Capote -- including Gloria Vanderbilt, Oona Chaplin, writer/actress Carol Grace (who became Walter Matthau's wife), writer Maeve Brennan and model Suzy Parker -- that Capote called the whole speculation "the Holly Golightly sweepstakes." He claimed there was a real Holly, a woman who lived downstairs from him when he was a writer who'd just moved to NY in the early 1940s (like the autobiographical narrator of Capote's tale), though he never identified her by name. A NYer named Bonnie Golightly filed an unsuccessful lawsuit against Capote claiming he'd based the character on her. 2. As George Costanza learned during a memorable 'Seinfeld' episode where he watched the film instead of reading the book for his book club, there are a lot of major differences between Capote's 1958 novella and George Axelrod's screenplay to the 1961 movie. There's the setting (the 1940s, not the contemporary 1960s), the nameless narrator (called Paul in the film), Holly's age (she's still in her late teens in the story but played by 31-year-old Hepburn on-screen), Holly's fondness for marijuana (gone in the film). Holly's bisexuality (ditto), and the wistful, ambiguous ending (replaced in the film by a conventional romantic happy ending). Most of all, there's the sense many readers get that Holly is a professional escort, for taking money from wealthy men whom she sometimes sleeps with. In interviews, Capote described Holly not as a prostitute or golddigger but called her an American geisha girl. The film downplayed any suggestion of prostitution, with Paramount publicists issuing statements like, "The star is Audrey Hepburn, not Tawdry Hepburn." 3. Capote envisioned his friend Marilyn Monroe in the part, but her acting coach, Paula Strasberg, talked her out of it, saying the role's call-girl-like nature was bad for her image. Others supposedly in line for the role included Jane Fonda, Shirley MacLaine and Kim Novak. Capote was a friend of Hepburn's but thought she was miscast. So did Hepburn herself, until director Blake Edwards persuaded her she could do it. 4. Blake Edwards pleaded on his knees with the producers not to hire George Peppard as the male lead. (Steve McQueen was considered but was unavailable.) Indeed, Peppard tried to play the role as a traditional matinee idol, not a vulnerable, flawed, naive young man. So said co-star Patricia Neal, who played Paul's sugar mama (known in the film as "2-E"). She and Peppard had been friends before the filming, but she wrote in her memoir that she was put off by his apparent desire "to be an old-time movie hunk." (Later, of course, Peppard would age into that more standard, macho kind of leading man, most memorably as the leader of TV's 'The A-Team.') 5. How did Edwards manage to shoot the memorable opening scene, in which a taxi rolls down an empty 5th Avenue at dawn, Holly gets out in front of Tiffany's and she nibbles on a Danish while gazing longingly through the jeweler's window? There are two conflicting accounts. One said the scene was hampered by challenges -- a gaggle of gawkers longing for a glimpse of Hepburn, the star's dislike of Danishes, and an accident that nearly electrocuted a crew member. Yet Edwards said the shot was relatively easy, with the busy thoroughfare suddenly clearing up as if by divine intervention. "It was as if God said, ''I'm going to give you a break now, but for the rest of your career you're going to have to live off this one,'" he recalled. At a recent screening of the movie, Edwards' widow, Julie Andrews, said the director (whom she would marry nearly a decade after 'Breakfast') claimed he got the shot in one take. 6. For a movie so associated with Manhattan, very little of it was shot there. There were only about 8 days of location shooting, including inside Tiffany's, which opened on a Sunday for the first time in decades to allow filming, though 40 armed guards and several Tiffany's sales clerks were on hand to prevent pilferage. 7. The party at Holly's apartment, like much of the film, was shot on a Paramount soundstage. A signature Edwards sequence -- he would go on to shoot memorable parties in the 'Pink Panther' movies, '10,' 'Victor/Victoria,' and of course, 'The Party' -- it took six days to film. The extras playing the guests were all friends and relations of the director, Andrews has said. According to studio notes, the revelers consumed plenty of real champagne, as well as 120 gallons of soft drinks, lots of party food (hot dogs, cold cuts, chips, dips, and sandwiches), and 60 cartons of cigarettes. Even that didn't generate enough smoke, so Edwards brought onto the set a smoker of the sort beekeepers use. 8. It's never explained why, at the party, Hepburn is wearing a gown made from a towel. A scene that was cut from the final release has her taking a bath when the party breaks out, and she's forced to improvise a gown. 9. What's the movie's connection to 'The Flintstones'? It's Alan Reed, who played gangster Sally Tomato. He was also the voice of Fred Flintstone. 10. Buddy Ebsen had all but retired when he was persuaded to play Doc Golightly, Holly's estranged husband from down South. His brief performance is said to have landed him the role of Jed Clampett on 'The Beverly Hillbillies,' which made him more famous than ever and extended his career by decades. 11. Hepburn's husband, actor Mel Ferrer, seemed to exercise a near-Svengali-like control over his wife during the production. Neal recalled dining with the couple at their home, an evening that included a very light meal and ended practically before sunset; she remarked that now she knew how Hepburn stayed so thin. Ferrer also tried to influence his wife's performance, until Edwards took her aside and insisted that she treat him as the film's sole director. After that, Ferrer behaved like wet blanket; upon seeing the finished film, his only compliment to his wife was, "I liked your hat." 12. Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer composed 'Moon River' with Hepburn's limited vocal range in mind, having heard her sing in 'Funny Face.' There was talk of having Marni Nixon dub her vocals (as she would do a couple years later in 'My Fair Lady'), but Edwards decided that Hepburn's own plain, unvarnished rendition of the song fit the character better. 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' - 'Moon River' 13. "Over my dead body!" That was the response to a Paramount executive who wanted to cut the song from the film. It's not clear who said it, however. One account says it was Hepburn, another says it was the producers. 14. Hepburn worked with designer Hubert de Givenchy to craft her costumes for the film. One result: Holly's iconic little black dress, one of the most influential fashion choices in cinema history and a must for nearly every woman's wardrobe ever since. (Yes, it was Coco Chanel, not Givenchy, who invented the little black dress, but it was the version Hepburn wore that made the garment a fashion staple.) Christie's auctioned the original dress in 2006 and sold it for $923,000 (one of the highest prices ever paid for a piece of movie memorabilia), with the money going to support the construction of a school for the poor in Calcutta. 15. Despite her reputation for elegance, Hepburn enjoyed relaxing in a turtleneck and jeans. Which is what Holly wears while lounging on the fire escape and singing 'Moon River.' 16. You'd never know from Holly's willowy figure that Hepburn had given birth to son Sean just three months before shooting. As a hobby, the new mom took up knitting. 17. Hepburn caught a cold after spending four days in studio-made rain shooting the final sequence. 18. The one part of the film that makes audiences cringe today is Mickey Rooney's performance as Holly's neighbor, Mr. Yunioshi. Aside from the insult of having a non-Asian performer play a Japanese man by wearing yellowface makeup, Coke-bottle glasses, and buck teeth, there's also the performance's consistent sense of caricature and stereotype. In a 2008 interview, Rooney said Edwards hired him as a veteran comic actor and directed him to play the character broadly, and that if anyone had taken offense at his portrayal -- like the Asian-American activists who got a free public screening of 'Breakfast' in Sacramento yanked in favor of the more anodyne 'Ratatouille' -- it was news to him. "Never in all the more than 40 years after we made it -- not one complaint," Rooney said. "Every place I've gone in the world people say, 'God, you were so funny.' Asians and Chinese come up to me and say, 'Mickey you were out of this world.'" He added that if he'd known the performance would offend people, "I wouldn't have done it." 19. The film reportedly cost $2.5 million to make. (Some $750,000 of that reportedly went to Hepburn, making her one of the highest-paid actresses of the era.) It earned $4 million in the U.S. upon its initial release and $14 million over its lifetime. 20. Consumers responded almost immediately to the film. Besides the black cocktail dress, Holly's coat and purse became widely copied. Animal shelters reported a rise in demand for ginger tomcats like Holly's cat (whose name, of course, was "Cat"). The soundtrack album went to No. 1 and stayed on the Billboard chart for two years. 21. 'Breakfast' earned Oscar nominations for Hepburn's performance, Axelrod's adapted screenplay, and for art direction. It won two prizes, for Mancini's original score and for Original Song ('Moon River'). They were the first two Oscars of Mancini's career; he'd ultimately win four times out of 18 nominations, and he would compose music for Edwards on many more movies, notably, the 'Pink Panther' films and 'Victor/Victoria.' 22. In 1966, there was a Broadway musical version, starring Mary Tyler Moore and Richard Chamberlain. It closed after just four performances, becoming one of those legendary flops that -- if as many people who claimed to have seen it actually did -- wouldn't have been a flop at all. 23. In 1969, ABC commissioned a pilot for a TV series, a sitcom called 'Holly Golightly' that starred Stephanie Powers and Jack Kruschen (as Joe the bartender, a character from Capote's novella that didn't make it into the movie). The network ultimately declined to pick up the pilot and make it into a series. 24. The property made it to the stage once more as a straight play in 2009, on London's West End. Anna Friel (the cult TV series 'Pushing Daises') played Holly. 25. In 1995, the band Deep Blue Something had a hit with a Hepburn-inspired song called 'Breakfast at Tiffany's.' The lyrics actually had more references to 'Roman Holiday,' but songwriter Todd Pipes thought the reference to the more iconic tale of Holly Golightly would make a better song title. [Photo: Everett Collection] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook Follow Gary Susman on Twitter @garysusman. 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