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