How Aquaman Got His Groove Back

Aquaman Aquaman may be one of the most well known superheroes, but that doesn't mean he's one of the most popular. Though his fans know he's among the most powerful and fearless characters in comics, the general public has been laughing at the orange and green clad hero since his days on the 1970s Super Friends cartoons. Long derided because his main superpower seems to be his ability to "talk to fish," and due to his perceived uselessness out of the water, Aquaman is more associated with punch lines than punches. But the hard luck hero has been steadily working his way onto the pop culture A-List over the past few years, and his new comic book series has turned into a best seller. "I really thought the character had tons of potential," says Geoff Johns, DC Comics' chief creative officer, who is writing the book. "Having Aquaman be the king of Atlantis but a joke on land, that's a great dichotomy for a character." As part of a relaunch of DC Comics' entire line this fall, Aquaman was given a solo series for the first time since his last book was cancelled in 2006. Ironically, that was just as his mainstream image makeover was beginning. A guest appearance on Smallville (played by American Idol semifinalist Alan Ritchson) in the fall of 2005 was a hit with fans, and on HBOs' Entourage main character Vincent Chase got his big break starring in a (fictional) blockbuster Aquaman movie directed by James Cameron. More recently the sea king became the breakout star of Cartoon Network's Batman: The Brave and the Bold thanks to an unabashedly jolly (while still plucky) reinterpretation of his personality. Still, Johns felt that the new Aquaman comic needed to address the hero's laughingstock history. "You have the fans, like myself, who always root for the character, and you're always on the defensive immediately," says the author, who has previously rebooted other dusty DC franchises, like the Justice Society, Teen Titans and Hawkman. "And I wanted to take that approach in the book, that he's the ultimate underdog of superheroes. He becomes much more human and relatable by being underestimated." In the first few issues, police officers have mocked him to his face, and in a recent issue of Justice League of America (also written by Johns) Green Lantern, on meeting him for the first time, says, "I thought Aquaman was a sketch on Conan O'Brien." This honest take on the character has won raves from old fans - and brought in new ones. The first issue has sold more than 100,000 copies (an impressive number by today's standards) and with issue No. 4 going on sale this Wednesday - in comic book stores and online - the book ranks in the Top 20 for sales, according to Diamond Comic Distributors. Still, a recent cameo in an SNL Digital Short illustrates what he's up against. "It's going to take a long time to make Aquaman the coolest superhero there is, but I love fighting against that tide," says Johns, who confesses that water-themed puns are inevitable when talking about the character. Given that much lesser known heroes like Iron Man, Thor and Green Lantern have turned into Hollywood stars, could a screen-version of the King of the Seas be far off? "You will see Aquaman in a lot of different things beyond comics," Johns promises, but, "that's all I can get into now." One place where he could conceivably show up is Cartoon Network's upcoming DC Nation programming block, a partnership with Warner Bros. Animation and DC Comics slated to launch in 2012. Sandwiched in between shows like Young Justice and Green Lantern: The Animated Series will be animated shorts showcasing DC's enormous library. "Some are reinterpretations of characters that we know," says Johns, "some of characters that we never thought we'd see animated." Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now!

Empire's Spider-Guy Cover Revealed

Spidey unmasks for the epic 2012 previewIf you are among individuals individuals who will get the heebie-jeebies in the first peek at an arachnid, Empire's new cover might not be for you personally. Everybody else, prepare to marvel in the cover star leading from the latest issue's improbably awesome 2012 preview. Who easier to blaze a trail in to the year compared to Amazing Spider-Guy and Andrew Garfield's youthful Spidey? No-one, that's who.Guy CoverMarc Webb's super hero reboot is only the tip from the issue's ginormous preview-formed iceberg. We have also run the rule around the Avengers, The Hunger Games, Prometheus, The Dark Dark night Increases, Skyfall, The Hobbit and Battleship. That 4g iphone is much more Peter Berg than iceberg. Yes, 2012 may be the greatest year for movies ever. Essentially, if you have Olympic games tickets, sell Them now: it's cinema for that gold. Acquire the Feb problem of Empire, onsale from December 20, for additional. The Astonishing Spider-Guy, meanwhile, shifts into movie theaters on This summer 4.

Kudryashov steps lower at Russia's CTC

MOSCOW -- Anton Kudryashov, your brain of Russia's top-rated commercial television network CTC Media, leaves the business after three years in the management reshuffle.Kudryashov's departure was by "mutual agreement," CTC mentioned, but no further reason was presented with. Hendes-Holger Albrecht, CTC board co-chair, mentioned the web was altering him since it "progresses in to the next factor of the development."Kudryashov, which has steered the holding through uneven economic waters throughout his time towards the top, will probably be transformed as Boss with the company's chief financial officer Boris Podolsky, until an enduring alternative is situated.In other changes, veteran European television executive Angelo Codignoni, who was simply mind of Eurosport between 1996 and 2006, was selected co-chair in the board of company company directors, and banker Dmitry Lebedev takes the board chair occupied for eight years by fellow banker Peter Aven. Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com

David Giuntoli: I Eat Far Away From Grimm's Corpses

Grimm David Giuntoli may play homicide detective Nick Burkhardt in NBC's fairy tale-tinged crime procedural Grimm, but in real life, he's not that stoic when faced with corpses - especially the fake ones used on the series. "I'm not usually easily disturbed, but I've walked on the set and been absolutely disgusted to my core," he tells TVGuide.com. "I'll always remember where I was when I saw this specific crime scene [in 'Danse Macabre']. There were rats crawling out of the stomach, out of the mouth of a corpse. The corpses, the prosthetics are so real that until you touch them, your brain doesn't understand that it's fake. It's terrifying. There's a lot of eating lunch in my trailer far, far away from the morgue set." From CSI to Grimm: A user's guide to TV procedurals Luckily for Giuntoli, Friday's Rapunzel-inspired episode (9/8c, NBC) is relatively light on the gore. The episode, titled "Let Down Your Hair," gives a nod to the classic fairy tale, about a kidnapped princess with magically long hair. "It's one of those stories that is more emotional, less 'chop off the head of the bad guy,' which is nice," Giuntoli says. "There's a murder... of a guy who was growing tons of marijuana and selling it. We don't know who kills him. But we find a strand of hair at the crime scene that turns out to belong to this girl who has been missing for nine years." The case holds particular significance for Nick's partner Hank (Russell Hornsby). "Hank has an emotional through line here. He's been... a detective much longer than my character," Giuntoli says. "He was part of the original team investigating the missing girl nine years ago, but he had to deal with the family and tell them that she hadn't been found. When we see this girl's DNA [at] the crime scene, it's a big moment for him. He has a lot invested in finding this girl." Check out this clip of Hank learning about the DNA: Like Rapunzel, missing girl Holly Clark (Mary Nelson) also has long hair that's been made unruly by living in the wild. Or is there more to it than that? "I see what looks to be a feral child out there that everyone thinks is just a missing girl," Giuntoli explains. "Only I think it's also possibly a creature. I don't want anybody else to find her first because she's been feral all her life and therefore [is] dangerous. But I still have this huge tug in my heart to save this girl, so I enlist Monroe." Reformed Blutbad Monroe (Silas Weir Mitchell) has learned to suppress his inner wolf, and thus is called on as Nick's liason with the creature world. "He wants to help me get the bad guys because he knows that not everybody's bad," Giuntoli says. "He's not bad in his core because he fights these urges. He knows it's a choice. It's kind of a love story with this girl and Monroe - not love in a romantic sense, but love in that they understand each other." Meanwhile, Nick is dealing with his own love woes, namely his relationship with girlfriend Juliette (Bitsie Tulloch), who's in the dark about Nick's calling as a monster profiler. "I'm lying to her, and worst of all, the danger is getting closer and closer to the home front," Giuntoli says. "There's a huge amount of guilt involved with that. Basically, if I tell her that I'm a Grimm, she's going to think I'm crazy, and I don't want her to leave me. Not telling her is a very selfish thing, though, because she can't prepare herself for the monsters that are trying to get me." Best of 2011: The top TV moments of the year Despite his misgivings, Nick isn't able to deny his Grimm heritage. "Throughout the series, he does kind of summon up the DNA from his ancestors," Giuntoli says. "He has to learn how to physically fight these creatures. Dealing with the monsters and catching the bad guys is becoming more and more natural to him. It's something that his family's done forever. And I think it's something that when he heard he was one of the Grimms, it made a little bit of sense to him." The actor, who is currently shooting Episode 13 in Portland, promises more explanation into the Grimm lineage. "The mythology is pushed forward in a large way in this episode," he teases. "I learn more about my history, about my aunts, about my parents." Grimm airs on Fridays at 9/8c on NBC. In case you missed it, check out our video interview with Giuntoli:

Mission: Impossible: London: Premiere

Ghost Protocol involves townThe fuse was lit london last evening when Mission:Impossible - Ghost Protocol opened up within the BFIIMAX round the Southbank. The celebs in the film - Tom Cruise, Paula Patton and Simon Pegg - and director Kaira Bird were grew to become an associate of with the great as well as the good to look for the film round the finest screen around.You may already know at this time, the film sees Ethan Search(Cruise)and also the Impossible MissionForce - includingPegg's Benji and Patton's Jane Carter - disavowed with the USgovernment once they come for just about any bombing within the Kremlin. A race begins to apparent their names and stop the dangerous people who have been really responsible. That will involve, since the trailer shown, hanging in the world's greatest building and resulting in everyone inside the audience to determine encouraging vertigo.Jason Bourne: Ghost Protocol Uk PremiereMissionImpossible:Ghost Protocol is going on IMAX on December 21 and national onDecember 26.

Gainsbourg eyes Von Trier's 'Nymphomaniac'

PARIS -- French thesp Charlotte now now Gainsbourg is at predicts topline in Lars Von Trier's next film, "The Nymphomaniac," an explicit look for a ladies erotic existence. Ces Films Du Losange, which has distributed all Von Trier's films since "Damaging the Waves," will release "Nymphomaniac" in France. Repped by TrustNordisk and produced by Zentropa, pic has furthermore been pre-bought by Artificial Eye (U.K.), Wild Bunch (Benelux), Gutek Film (Belgium), Central Partnership (Russia) and Aero Films (Czech Republic). Pic reaches script stage and lensing is slated for next summer season or fall. Composed by Von Trier, "Nymphomaniac" will probably be split up into eight sections and you'll be released by 50 percent versions -- a hardcore cut for mainstream distribution, together with a hardcore one. Stellan Skarsgard and Willem Dafoe have apparently been approached with the helmer to star inside the film. Gainsbourg toplined Von Trier's latter films, "Melancholia" and "Antichrist," which acquired her a best actress jerk at Cannes. "Melancholia" won the most effective film prize within the European Film Honours. Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com

Braodway's in post-holiday stupor

Broadway box office descended from Thanksgiving heights in Week 27 (Nov. 28-Dec. 4), but sales were still healthy -- at least at the more in-demand offerings, which saw some jockeying among the members of the millionaires' club.In the horse race for the lead spot, "The Lion King" ($1,682,555) unseated "Wicked" ($1,656,955). Meanwhile, "Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway" ($1,520,929) managed the unexpected feat of topping the stellar sum it logged during the Turkey Day sesh, vying with "The Book of Mormon" ($1,374,003) in terms of packed-house attendance (both reported averages of 102% capacity) and average price paid per ticket ($158.50 for "Jackman," $157 for "Mormon").Total Broadway cume fell by $4.3 million to $23.8 million for 33 shows. Unsurprisingly, attendance slowed considerably, falling some 25,000 to 245,483 and filling theaters to about 75% of overall capacity.The 24 musicals grossed $19,552,706 for 82.2% of the Broadway total, with attendance of 194,702 and an average paid admission of $100.42.The nine plays grossed $4,242,979 for 17.8% of the Broadway total, with attendance of 50,781 and an average paid admission of $83.55. Contact Gordon Cox at gordon.cox@variety.com

Gary Oldman on 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy,' Its Insufficient Action and Playing Jim Gordon

Gary Oldman's pantheon of film performances include some enchantingly over-the-top figures, like his bad, Mozart-loving cop in 'The Professional,' hideously damaged pimp in 'True Romance' and also the maniacal Zorg in 'The Fifth Element.' But it is his quiet, understated role as upon the market spy George Smiley in the new film 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' that may obtain the criminally under-appreciated-by-the-Academy actor his first Oscar nomination. Oldman sitting lower with Moviefone to go over the task of dealing with a job made famous by Alec Guinness and why he needed a dialect coach to experience Smiley. Do you consider audiences may be disappointed inside a spy movie without any action? No, I believe that is what sets it apart. The correct answer is refreshing, this method. We have yet to determine what goes on. Many people I have spoken to actually such as the movie, but that certain factor that's missing may be the audience. But we're coming here on the wave of the very effective opening within the U.K. It had been number 1 for four days and it is there, will still be earning money. Therefore it states in my experience that individuals wish to go and find out a grownup movie without everything coming up. I had been reading through that you simply hired a dialect coach since you had not performed an english character shortly. Yes, well, you reside in the usa for such a long time. I've not really lost my accent, however the seem that you're encircled by ... my children are American, and thus there's just certain sounds which i make that aren't what can you call perfect received pronunciation British. And So I just needed a brush-on my British. Where have you read that? From the Q&A you probably did another evening in the Aero Theater in Santa Monica. I did not know I spoken about this! So Sirius Black does not count like a British character? No, it is simply different sounds you need to make. And that is kind of very Oxbridge, Whitehall vowels that certain needs to use. I believe extremely common. Take Sean Penn for instance, if he was playing someone from NY, he'd need to have a voice coach because he's from La. And Toby Johnson, he's Scots within this [and he isn't in tangible existence] to ensure that was a highlight he was doing. Have you have trepidation in dealing with a job that's so recognized with Alec Guinness? Yeah. He managed to get a lot their own. Others have performed Smiley however in different guise, different shapes. But Guinness was a significant dragon to slay, simply to really start it, get him from ... well, the dragon's inside your mind, is not he? Had you viewed the miniseries? Yeah, I'd seen it in '79 if this was on. I believe I recall it much better than I actually do. However, you designed a point to not rewatch it before doing the film? No, I did not desire to be kind of contaminated because of it. Almost always there is the risk it's so fresh inside your mind that you are doing kind of an impersonation. Had you met Mister Alec? No, I'd not met him, but my manager was once a Broadway producer and did maybe 2 or 3 or plays with him and understood him very well. Not to mention we'd use of John le Carré [the initial author of 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy'], and that he told some good tales. Guinness was very notoriously not happy with getting made 'Star Wars,' and you are in 2 from the greatest film franchises ever. Do you feel conflicted about large Hollywood versus "the craft?" Well, it's kind of perception, is not it, really? It relates to exactly the same commitment of your stuff. Whether you are playing Smiley or whether you are playing Jim Gordon. It is not as highbrow as 'Tinker,' however it takes great technique. Frequently the task of Jim Gordon and figures like this, as with Potter is -- as le Carré states -- you turn the oxen right into a bouillon cube. To evolve a magazine, you need to transform it into something much more compact. Lots of character passes the wayside and thus exposition and plot become character. You discover the figures are speaking the plot which takes a kind of skill to have the ability to accomplish it making the plot character, allow it to be credible and seem as if you are speaking just like a normal person. You're doing so admirably! Will you be up for additional Smiley films? They are speaking about doing 'Smiley's People,' that is really only a whisper, however I hear that they are really very keen to revisit it. And it is an excellent story. As we got all of the team together again, exactly the same creative people, yeah, I'd be up for this. [Photo: Focus Features] 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' is within theaters now mind for tickets and showtimes Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Paddy Considines Directorial Debut 'Tyrannosaur' Wins Big at British Independent Film Awards

Opening in six cities over the weekend, Steve McQueen's sex-fueled Shame scored one of the top debuts ever for a film slapped with the dreaded NC-17 rating.our editor recommendsBox Office Report: 'Twilight' Leads Second Slowest Weekend of 2011 With $16.9 MilNew Movie Reviews: 'Hugo,' 'The Muppets,' 'My Week With Marilyn' Hitting Theaters'Hugo' Named Best Film of the Year by the National Board of ReviewWhy 'Shame' Could 'Legitimize' the NC-17 Rating'The Artist': How a Black-and-White Silent Movie Defied the Odds and Became an Oscar ContenderRelated Topics•Box Office Updates Fox Searchlight is planning an aggressive awards campaign for Shame, and decided to first test the appetite for the film in Los Angeles, NY, Chicago, Washington, D.C. and San Francisco. The move paid off, with Shame grossing a stellar $361,181 from 10 theaters for a location average of $36,118. Brooding and dark, Shame stars Michael Fassbender as a sex addict who must also cope with his equally lost sister, played by Carey Mulligan. "In a dismal down weekend at the box office, Shame delivered the highest per screen average of any film in this post holiday period," said Fox Searchlight's Sheila DeLoach, who is executive vice president of distribution. "More and more people will jump on the bandwagon of Fassbender's performance." Searchlight acquired Shame out of the Telluride Film Festival, and believes the film will play well throughout awards season, despite the challenges associated with the NC-17 rating. Still, the trick will be to attract sustained business, particularly outside of NY and Los Angeles, where the film did the best. Two awards contenders landed on the top 10 box office chart, led by Martin Scorsese's Hugo, which expanded into an additional 500 theaters over the weekend. The 3D family friendly movie--named best film of the year by the National Board of Review last week--grossed $7.6 million from 1,840 locations for a cume of $25.2 million. Paramount decided to roll out Hugo more slowly to take advantage of awards buzz. GK Films produced and fully financed the big-budget pic. In another victory for Searchlight, Alexander Payne's The Descendants climbed to No. 7 on the box office chart, grossing $5.2 million as it added 141 locations for a total theater count of 574 (this Friday, it will be playing in 850 theaters). Descendants, starring George Clooney, has now grossed $18.1 million and is the first limited release to ever cross $10 million in 12 days. And Descendants is already the No. 2 limited release of the yearafter Woody Allen's Midnight in Paris, which has taken in a total $56 million. Midnight in Paris' tally includes $274,518 million grossed over the weekend as Sony Pictures Classics made one last push before the DVD comes out on Dec. 20 and re-released the film in nearly 300 theaters. The Weinstein Co. likewise had a prosperous weekend at the domestic box office with two award contenders, The Artist and Michelle William-starrer My Week with Marilyn. My Week with Marilyn came in No. 12 for the weekend, even though its only playing in 244 theaters. The film grossed $1.2 million for a 12-day cume of $3.9 million. The film had a stellar hold, falling only 33 percent from Thanksgiving weekend (most other titles fell off steeply from the holiday). In its second weekend, The Artist grossed $205,580 from four carry-over theaters in NY and Los Angeles and two new theaters in San Francisco. The black-and-white silent film was up a whopping 60 percent from Friday to Saturday, and posted a per theater average of $34,263, the second best of the weekend after Shame. David Cronenberg's awards contender A Dangerous Method, from Sony Pictures Classics, followed with a per theater average of $30,627 after grossing $122,517 in its second weekend from four theaters in NY and Los Angeles. Roadside Attractions' awards favorite Margin Call grossed $255,570 from 150 theaters in its seventh weekend for an impressive cume of $4.7 million (the film debuted day and date on VOD). Related Topics Box Office The Artist A Dangerous Method The Descendants Shame My Week With Marilyn Hugo

'X Factor' Results: Who Had to Beat It on Michael Jackson Week?

NY - What is known as "the longest running show on Wall Street" returns next week as UBS will once again let analysts and investors quiz entertainment industry moguls at its 39th annual UBS Global Media and Communications Conference here. As always, the year-end Wall Street tradition will put the advertising market outlook in focus, but also ask what's next for digital content deals and how much appetite companies have for potential acquisitions, among other things. Plus, executives, such as Netflix CEO Reed Hastings, who will travel to the East Coast for the event, get to reassure investors and analysts that their companies can overcome current or future challenges. "What are the important trends in video consumption, distribution and monetization?" will also be a recurring theme, said Aryeh Bourkoff, vice chairman, head of investment banking Americas at UBS. Plus, the conference will explore whether technology companies are becoming more like media companies. As every year, the UBS conference will bring media, entertainment and telecom top executives together at midtown Manhattan's Grand Hyatt hotel Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, giving Street observers a chance to rethink their entertainment industry investment choices ahead of the new year. After opening remarks from Bourkoff, the UBS gathering will kick off Monday morning with the always popular ad outlook panel for the new year, featuring a group of prognosticators. A keynote appearance from Viacom president and CEO Philippe Dauman on Monday is expected to feature questions on the outlook for Paramount Pictures and the recent ratings challenges at kids network Nickelodeon. Among other big industry names speaking on Monday are Lionsgate vice chairman Michael Burns, AOL chairman and CEO Tim Armstrong and Liberty Media CEO Greg Maffei. Tuesday's UBS schedule includes keynotes from CBS Corp. president and CEO Leslie Moonves who is expected to once again highlight latest ad trends, Time Warner chairman and CEO Jeff Bewkes and Netflix's Hastings, whose company has seen its stock fall sharply as of late amid what critics have called strategic missteps.Netflix wasn't at the UBS affair last year. Also on the Tuesday lineup: AMC Networks CEO Josh Sapan, whose cable networks company is newly public, new Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia president and COO Lisa Gersh and Rob Wiesenthal, CFO of Sony Corp. of America. News Corp. deputy chairman, president and COO Chase Carey will wrap up the keynotes on Wednesday when he is expected to highlight that the conglomerate's business momentum has continued despite the phone hacking scandal. Some Street observers have said that Carey could eventually take over the CEO role from chairman Rupert Murdoch. Discovery Communications CEO David Zaslav will also share his latest thoughts and outlook on the conference's final day. Just like last year, no speaker from the Walt Disney Co. is scheduled to present at the event. And a year after the then-nearing close of the Comcast-NBCUniversal deal was a focus at the conference, neither company is on the agenda for next week. Other key topics of last year's UBS conference, such as cord cutting and premium VOD, could once again draw investor questions this year. Plus, expect Wall Street attendees to be curious if sector executives plan to pay higher dividends and continue stock buybacks to reward shareholders, which has already been a focus for many media and entertainment companies. Email: Georg.Szalai@thr.com Twitter: @georgszalai Related Topics News Corp. Netflix Chase Carey Reed Hastings

Healthy Hollywood: Wellness Wednesday Jennifer Lopezs Cougar Town!

First Released: November 30, 2011 12:39 PM EST Credit: Getty Premium NY, N.Y. -- Caption Jennifer Lopez works onstage in the 2011 American Music Honours held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Reside in La on November 20, 2011Theres a brand new cougar on the market - Jennifer Lopez! The mega-star is connecting track of her oh-so sexy back-up dancer, Casper Wise 18 years her junior. Yes, they're dating and getting a great time, a resource told People magazine. Healthy Hollywood states, You decide to go, girl! Jennifer is really a effective, independent lady who at 42 - demonstrated the planet in the recent American Music Honours she will rock a nude bodysuit much better than nearly all women - at all ages. So, why don't you possess some strapping youthful guy by her side? There is no shock and awe to those May-December romances, because of other high-profile women, like Madonna, Halle Berry, Demi Moore, and Mariah Carey. Its time mature (also known as sexy) women had the option (without judgment) up to now whoever that like! In the end, Hollywood males happen to be flaunting their more youthful catches for aeons. Imagine Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Johnson, or George Clooney who always appears to possess some youthful-factor from the moment by his side. Because of a healthy diet plan along with a solid fitness regimen, 40-plus women take better proper care of themselves and may certainly rival the looks of the female half her age. For any 40-something years old its about how you train, eat, and confuse your body therefore it does not keep that southern comfort sag, states workout expert Marc Montemerlo, the audience personal trainer at Equinox in West Hollywood. Yes, 40-plus women have to continue to work harder to ignore gravity and their physiques tight - but it is possible! Madonna and Jennifer Lopezs more youthful suitors certainly dont complain regarding their leading ladies physiques. Flabby arms, drooping breasts, along with a saggy bum could be a 40-plus womans problem areas. They are all challenging areas to coach, but it is possible, not in isolation though, rather by doing total body workout routines then low intensity cardio periods, discloses Marc. So, whether youre a mature lady romancing a more youthful guy (or simply imaging about this), because of a couple of of Hollywoods A-listers, sinking in to the more youthful guy dating pool isn't just acceptable, but congratulated. Like a 40-plus lady, I really like simply a sexy exchange having a 20-something guy! Its flattering to understand youve still first got it. Plus, there is no question a more youthful men is a sight to behold tight and well developed! Just to illustrate my 23-year-old fitness expert, who's my cougar crush, and that i unabashedly flirt in the club as well as in texts. Our textual chemistry is hot! I'm not crossing that line nevertheless its ego-re-inifocing to understand I'm able to basically want! Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Jay shows novelty helmet for rising talent

'War Horse' is among eight features released this season cast by Jina Jay.Jay"There is a palpable emotional energy which is available in the collective harmony -- as well as the contrasts -- in the good ensemble," states London-based casting director Jina Jay, which has handled numerous 2011's most impressive ensemble efforts, including two Steven Spielberg films ("War Equine," "The Adventures of Tintin") additionally to "Mess Tailor Soldier Spy," "Hanna," "Coriolanus" and Ireland's most financially effective indie film so far, "The Guard."The novelty helmet-eyed Jay, whose casting process is certainly "passion-introduced," is ongoing to develop into one of the U.K.'s go-to casting company company directors for just about any-list helmers, due to her all-encompassing unchecked approach and razor-sharp instinct for undiscovered talent.For Spielberg's "War Equine," for example, Jay cast unknown stage actor Jeremy Irvine inside the coveted lead role of Albert. Irvine had almost no professional experience before scoring charge in the Spielberg epic, getting graduated within the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts just one year earlier. Since it might be a job "where it felt natural to cast a mysterious,In . Jay attracted in the team of youthful casting company company directors to help her conduct searching within the U.K. and Ireland for your perfect 15- to 25-year-old."Finding Albert will be a huge challenge, and right from the start it absolutely was our chief focus," she states. Nobody quite hit the aim, until Irvine's agents Hatton & McEwan e-mailed Jay a portrait from the client, asking if he could read for your role. Jay's assistants Alex Duxbury and Katy Lake read 12 youthful stars your entire day Irvine first read, and Irvine's was unquestionably "the reading through through throughout your day,In . Jay recalls. "His interpretation in the material was enchanting, taking all the mess and loneliness in the teenage Albert, plus his profound pleasure and passion for Joey (his equine)."Spielberg agreed with Jay within the get-go the new-faced Irvine was their guy. "Although i had been all dedicated to the whole process of departing nothing unchecked," she states, "Jeremy continued to be with Spielberg as few other did."The bigger cast of "War Equine" was attracted from across Britain, France and Germany, while using film's 80-plus roles made up of diverse figures from different abilities, multiple European nationalities, plus an age ranges of seven to 70."Mess Tailor Soldier Spy," in addition to-anticipated adaptation of John Le Carre's 1974 spy novel, draws deep within the U.K.'s venerable acting pool, including Gary Oldman, Tom Sturdy, Mark Strong, Colin Firth, Toby Manley and Ciaran Hinds. The portrait of countless effective, sometimes eccentric British spies signifies a veritable jigsaw puzzle of interlocking plots and players. "In this particular film each actor must hold their particular in the complex and shifting circle of associations," states Jay, "so that it was apparent within the start the task was the best way to put the items of that ensemble together with techniques that was balanced."To date as future projects, Jay is especially searching toward the arrival "Anna Karenina" -- another collaboration with "Hanna" director Joe Wright, getting a script put together by Tom Stoppard. "It's all regulated controlled wealthy legendary figures with various great legendary novel," she states.SAG Honours: The Ensemble:Hunting in pairs Jay shows novelty helmet for rising talent Expert opinions Primetime wholes composed of great parts SAG individuals who win frequently mind to Oscar glory Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com

Oscar Index: Descendants, Artist, Help Set for Ménage à Trophy

Welcome back to Oscar Index, your weekly awards-season rundown from Movieline’s Institute For the Advanced Study of Kudos Forensics. And to be honest, there’s not so much to run down: Descendants this, Artist that, some minor acting bumps and nudges… relatively quiet, truth be told. Now that I’ve totally sold you on this latest installment, let’s check out the races! [Click the graphs for full-size images.] The Leading 10: 1. The Descendants 2. The Artist 3. War Horse 4. The Help 5. Midnight in Paris 6. Moneyball 7. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 8. Hugo 9. The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo 10. The Tree of Life Outsiders: The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn; Margin Call; My Week With Marilyn; Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2; Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy; J. Edgar; Shame; The Ides of March Theatrical audiences will finally get a chance this week to see what all the Descendants fuss is about — and there is quite some fuss, with the critical consensus favoring Alexander Payne’s latest in a way that previous installments of the Index pretty obviously foretold. A few key exceptions (including that of our own Stephanie Zacharek) stand out, which may actually lay the groundwork for a backlash as we head into two key dates: Nov. 23, when The Artist debuts in limited release; and Nov. 28, when the NY Film Critics Circle selects its award winners for 2011. If The Descendants can make it out of that space with its supremacy intact, not even dissenting votes by the National Board of Review or LA Film Critics Association can derail much of its momentum headed into December. Don’t believe me? Check out Harvey Weinstein’s recent PR blast for The Artist, a fusillade of magazine features, critical plaudits and word-of-mouth events featuring talent from the film. “How am I going to market a black-and-white silent movie?” he replied to NY Magazine’s inquiry into that very subject. “I’m praying. I’m going to church and to synagogue. And if that doesn’t work, I’m going Buddhist. And if that doesn’t work, I’m going Islam. Saturdays and Sundays are very busy in the Weinstein household.” That followed critic Kenneth Turan — not exactly whom you’d call an awards-season maven — stumping for The Artist in the LAT. Meanwhile co-stars Jean Dujardin and Brnice Bejo are in NY this week meeting the press, wooing awards voters and courting good will in a release cycle otherwise reserved for George Clooney and company. It is on. In other developments, one lone War Horse devotee came out for the film this week, while the punditocracy basically agreed that J. Edgar — the patron saint of lugubrious box-office poison — was done for in the Best Picture race. (They’re apparently holding out for Best Actor, but I’ll get to that.) With Warner Bros. down to Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close as its remaining Oscar question mark, at least one observer went in for a closer look at the studio’s campaign for its Harry Potter finale. In short: Don’t bet on it, but don’t underestimate it. You have to continue to feel pretty good about Margin Call, which more awards-watchers and even distributor Roadside Attractions finally made a public point of standing behind. But arguably the film with the most mobility is The Help. Oprah Winfrey made sure of that last weekend while collecting the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian hardware at the third annual Governors Awards: “”When I saw The Help, that is my story. My grandmother was a maid, her mother was a maid, her mother before her was a slave. My mother was a maid. My grandmother’s greatest dream for me was that I would grow up in a family and have a career where she used to say, ‘I hope you get some good white folks. I hope you get some good white folks like I have. I have good white folks.’ And the only picture I have of my grandmother is of her holding a white child in her maid’s uniform. So the journey from Kosciusko, Mississippi, where nobody ever even imagined it possible that you could be anything other than a maid who had some good white folks who would give you clothes and would let you take food home on the holidays, it’s unimaginable that I would be standing before you, voted by the Board of Governors.” Damn. Assuming Academy members don’t already feel like an Oscar for Oprah is an Oscar for The Help, few endorsements possess nearly as much heft. Of course, this isn’t Oprah’s Book Club, either, so wait and see, I guess. The Leading 5: 1. Alexander Payne, The Descendants 2. Michel Hazanavicius, The Artist 3. Steven Spielberg, War Horse 4. David Fincher, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo 5. Martin Scorsese, Hugo Outsiders: Woody Allen, Midnight in Paris; Stephen Daldry, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close; Bennett Miller, Moneyball; Tate Taylor, The Help; George Clooney, The Ides of March; Tomas Alfredson, Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy; Clint Eastwood, J. Edgar Meh. Though you know what’s interesting? Check out this comment from an astute Awards Daily reader, who points out that in all the screening information and campaign-consideration literature currently being disseminated to voters from Sony Classics, nowhere in the Midnight in Paris section will you find Woody Allen’s name. Not for Director, not for Original Screenplay… nowhere. It’s the most specific statement yet (this year, anyway) of Allen’s disinterest in even being in the conversation about Academy Awards. But who wants his spot? Scorsese has the edge in the wake of Hugo’s big week, and Taylor enjoyed a boost thanks to Oprah, but if I’ve said it once, then I’ve said it a thousand times: Never count out Daldry.

Dancing With The Stars Final Three Revealed

First Published: November 15, 2011 11:29 PM EST Credit: ABC Caption The final four contenders (and their partners) on Dancing with the Stars, Nov. 14, 2011LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Theres just one week left of competition on Dancing with the Stars and the three celebrity finalists set to duke it out for mirrorball glory have been named. (Spoiler this story contains the results of Tuesdays elimination on Dancing with the Stars.) Ricki Lake, J.R. Martinez and Rob Kardashian are the trio who will battle toe-to-toe next week to succeed NFL star Hines Ward and his Season 12 professional partner Kym Johnson as the newest champs of DWTS, while it was Hope Solo who got her ticket home on Tuesday night. This competition is one of the toughest competitions Ive ever been a part of, so Im grateful. It was an amazing opportunity, Hope said after learning the news that she and partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy, were going home. While sad to leave the show, Hope said she was looking forward to her next journey. Im gonna go back and try instead of winning the mirroball trophy, Im gonna go try and win a gold medal this summer at the Olympics, she said. Why not repeat, right? It was a headline raising run throughout Season 13 for the soccer star and her outspoken partner, Maks. Just a few weeks ago, Maks lost his cool, taking on Len Goodman and the judges for what he considered an unfair point-marking system across the contenders. With all due respect, this is my show. I helped make it what it is, Maks said after the judges gave the pair their marks for a rumba to Seasons of Love from Rent, on October 24. I love every aspect of it, I love every professional thats ever been here and I love every celebrity that puts effort into every week. Having said that, Im a little tired that were being judged, some on effort and some being picked on, on heel leads! And Hope actually referenced Maks now-famous comment, following her elimination on Tuesdays results show. Maks was amazing the producer of the show I have to thank you, Maks, for casting me to be on your show, Hope smiled. Dancing with the Stars Season 13 finals kick off on Monday night at 8/7C on ABC. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Report: Pippa Middleton & Beau Split

First Published: November 14, 2011 8:01 PM EST Credit: WireImage LONDON, UK -- Caption Pippa Middleton dazzles at the All Saints party in Richmond, England on October 13, 2011Pippa Middleton is single, according to a new report. On Friday, Britains The Sun newspaper reported that Duchess Kates little sister, Pippa, and former cricket player Alex Loudon have broken up, following a series of fights. According to the paper, Pippa sought solace from her royal sister and new brother-in-law, Prince William. Pippa tried to get over the split by spending last weekend with Wills and Kate at Balmoral, a source told the paper, referring to the royal residence in Scotland. The source added that Pippas split from the former pro-athlete is permanent. She and Alex split briefly in the summer but this time its over. They are barely speaking, the source said. A friend of the worlds most famous bridesmaid said that when Pippa does move on, she wants a fit man. Shes always gone for sporty guys. Whoever is lucky enough to win her affections will have to be athletic, a pal told the paper. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

11-11-11

A Rocket Releasing release presented in association with Epic Pictures Group of a Canonigo Films/Capacity Pictures production. Produced by Wayne Allen Rice, Richard Heller, Loris Curci, Christian Molina. Executive producers, Shaked Berenson, Marivi de Villanueva, Carlos Gari, Russell Hollander, Patrick Ewald. Directed, written by Darren Lynn Bousman.With: Timothy Gibbs, Michael Landes, Denis Rafter, Wendy GlennOne and one (and one and one and one and one) never quite add up to two in Darren Lynn Bousman's "11-11-11," a rather anemic entry in the biblical-prophecy horror subgenre. A creative payoffarrives too late to rescue either the pic or the viewer from a particular form of perdition, as Bousman tries to straddle the gaping aesthetic chasm between his "Saw" efforts and his purposely flamboyant and outrageous "Repo! The Genetic Opera." Despite the obvious novelty of its timing, the film's low-tech effects and lack of tension ensure its title will also be its sell-by date. Given the competition among horror filmmakers to push the special-effects envelope and Bousman's obvious fluency with the conventions of torture porn, there's a curiously lethargic strategy at work in "11-11-11."The obscured visuals rapidly diminish interest by keeping the audience unsure about what exactly is going on during moments of crisis, and the stagy effects (which include Murnau-era visagesfloating in space, vaporous phantasms appearing on surveillance cameras and shrouded ghouls materializing abruptly) bring the overall effect very close to camp, without the fun. Joseph Crone (Timothy Gibbs) is a hack author of the Nelson DeMille variety who disparages his own work as he tries to cope with the untimely loss of his wife and child. At a 12-step mourners' meeting, he meets Sadie (Wendy Glenn), who witnesses the first of many calamitous 11-11-related events that will plague Joseph throughout the movie: Right after he says goodbye to Sadie, his car promptly collides with another and bursts into flames. Joseph's OK, although the vehicular stunt strains credulity and physics (the whole thing seems to happen in about 11 seconds). Although Joseph and Sadie's relationship, unlike that car, seems to be gaining traction, the author is suddenly called away to Barcelona, where his father (Denis Rafter) is dying. Once there, Joseph begins to realize the increased frequency with which the magic numbers are corresponding to the tragic events in his life (his son, for instance, died at 11:11 a.m.), as well as to the mysterious goings-on at the cultish church led by his brother, Samuel (Michael Landes). Adding to the mystery are Samuel's weird housekeeper (Salome Jimenez), a murderous parishioner, the free-roaming vapors, cats and dogs sleeping together, and an imminent sense of the apocalypse. Despite the rather static progression of "11-11-11," in which even the most predictable jump-scare tactics fall flat, the story's denouement reps a bit of a theological shocker; it might be well worth reconstituting into another movie, preferably one in which the buildup containsat least some rudimentary suspense. Not helping matters are the less-than-convincing performances by Gibbs and Landes, who admittedly don't have a lot of scintillating dialogue to work with. Glenn, by contrast, brings real presence to the proceedings, but she only bookends the movie, disappearing before the Barcelona sequence and returning for the payoff. Tech credits are ho-hum, and some of the lensing is simply befuddling.Camera (color), Joseph White; editor, Martin Hunter; music, Joseph Bishara; production designer, Mani Martinez; costume designer, Toni Martin; assistant director, Francesc Prat; sound, Jeremie Cuellar, Jordi Cirbian; sound designer, G.W. Pope III; visual effects supervisor, Joseph J. Lawson; stunt coordinators, Renato Camargos, Teo Garcia; line producer, Octavi Martinez; associate producer, Chelsea Shanders. Reviewed at AMC Empire 25, NY, Nov. 11, 2011. MPAA Rating: PG-13. Running time: 82 MIN. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

Bieber's 'Mistletoe' opens at No. 1

Justin Bieber's holiday title "Beneath the Mistletoe" assigned the U.S. album chart now, leading a parade of latest game game titles to the top. The Bieb's new Island release leaped for the apex on first-week sales of 210,000, according to Nielsen SoundScan figures for your week ended November. 6. "Mistletoe" might be the teenager vocalist's third No. 1 bow in the little over 18 several days, after "My World 2." (April 2010) and "Never Say Never: The Remixes" (February 2011). Rapper Wale blasted off at No. 2 with "Ambition" (Maybach/Warner Bros.), which turned up with 164,000 copies offered. D.C.-bred MC's full-length debut, 2009's "Add,Inch peaked at No. 21. Hot country star Miranda Lambert's fourth collection, properly titled "Four the Record" (The brand new the new sony Nashville), became a member of at No. 3 getting a 133,000-unit stanza. It's the award-winning singer's best start so far: Her last album "Revolution" peaked at No. 8. It's also Lambert's second album to offer the best five this year: Her side project Pistol Annies' "Hell on Heels" first demonstrated at No. 5 in August. Once again brightening retail's fourth quarter, U.K. singer Susan Boyle's "Anybody to Keep Close Track Of Me" (Columbia) moved in at No. 4 getting a 132,000-unit start. The "Britain's Got Talent" phenomenon assigned the chart along with her previous two releases last year's yule package "The Gift" was really the only periodic set besides Bieber's new collection to debut at No. 1. Among all the debuts, Adele's "21" (Columbia) still handled a six-figure frame, selling 108,000 (singlePercent gain). British thrush's sophomore set has offered 4.3 million in your area. Another sophomore album, Florence & the Machine's "Ceremonials" (Universal Republic), settled in at No. 6 with 105,000 moved because they are. U.K. act's "BronchiInch assigned out at No. 14. Week's other launch was Tyrese's "Open Invitation" (Voltron), which rose aboard at No. 9 with 76,000 offered. Entry betters no. 10 bow in the R&B singer-rapper-actor's "2000 W" about 10 years ago. Holdovers round the chart all needed significant falls inside their second week. Coldplay's "Mylo Xyloto" (Capitol), No. 1 the other day, dropped to No. 7, selling 104,000 (off 77%). Michael Buble's "Christmas" (Warner Bros.) fell five slots to No. 8, moving 89,000 (lower 37%). Kelly Clarkson's "More effective" (RCA), dropped eight positions to No. 10, shifting 51,000 (off 69%). Next week's top chart competitors are the "Twilight Saga: Breaking Beginning" soundtrack as well as the 40th quantity of the hits compilation "Now That's Things I Call Music." Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com

Rupert Murdoch Announces Shake-As News Corp.'s Australia Mind Steps Lower

Rupert Murdoch introduced a significant change at the very top degree of his Australian procedures on Wednesday, as News Limited chairman and Boss John Hartigan resigned after 41 years with the organization. Hartigan is going to be changed by Foxtel controlling director Kim Williams, who becomes Boss while Murdoch takes greater charge of the neighborhood arm of his business, walking in as chairman. Former BSkyB chief operating officer Richard Freudenstein, presently Boss Of News Digital Media and broadsheet newspaper The Australian, gets control as Boss of Foxtel, the nation's biggest pay TV business, that is 25 % possessed by News Ltd. Inside a statement Murdoch recognized Hartigan's years using the group, beginning like a reporter and upgrading to group editorial director, leader for 11 many chairman and leader within the last six. " "John's decision will finish a distinguished 41 year career with News by which he's provided us with exemplary service and incredible leadership. Couple of individuals have led around John to the standard of journalism around australia. He's gained enormous respect among both co-workers and rivals," Murdoch stated. Recently Hartigan also brought the development of "Australia's To Know", a coalition of media organizations that campaign for protection of freedom of expression. Hartigan also gone to live in distance News' Australian business in the U.K. phone hacking scandal which engulfed sister company News Worldwide this season, saying within an open letter around the Australian's site in This summer that "phone hacking may be the antithesis of all things we are a symbol of. It's a terrible slur on our craft". "It's appropriate to help remind everybody at News Limited that dishonest and immoral behavior isn't tolerated. I'm certain that the practices which have been uncovered within the United kingdom don't appear in Australia, at News or other respectable media outlet," Hartigan stated. Simultaneously the business's newspapers have experienced their revenues fall, while tos pay TV interests together with a 25% stake in Foxtel and 50% of funnel provider Fox Sports, carry on a rise trajectory. And merely this month News erected a paywall round the digital edition of their quality broadsheet The Australian. News Limited 's newspapers are also charged with managing a campaign of regime change from the federal Labor government, as well as an independent inquiry is searching at, among other activities, News Limited's dominance from the newspaper market here. Hartigan stated of his departure: "I'm hugely happy with News. I'm fortunate to possess labored for this type of great company. I wish to thank the numerous co-workers which have assisted, urged, inspired and challenged me to be the greatest I'm able to be. In Rupert, I've been fortunate to get results for a proprietor who cares passionately about journalism and also the vital role that the free press plays inside a democracy". Murdoch stated Williams, an old mind of Fox Galleries Australia and current chairman from the Sydney Opera House, "is definitely an extremely gifted media executive who, in the last decade has changed Foxtel from the small pay TV business into probably the most innovative and substantial television procedures around australiaInch. "In the new role, Kim will result in creating a strong leadership position for News Limited in digital media around australia, considerably growing the crowd for the journalism and making certain our newspapers remain obvious leaders in all of their marketplaces. In my opinion Kim is perfectly placed they are driving the next thing of the exciting transformation," Murdoch added. Of Freudenstein's appointment to Foxtel this news Corp chief stated: "Richard continues to be a superb executive with News for nearly 2 decades. He's a very effective record in pay TV within the United kingdom and Australia as well as in digital media around australia when they have built a portfolio of digital qualities that now achieve 6.5 million people each month. We're able to not have access to found a much better alternative for Kim Williams than Richard Freudenstein". . The alterations work 12 ,. 5. Related Subjects Rupert Murdoch News Corp.

Cheers & Jeers: Two and a Half Men's New Good-Time Charlie

Jon Cryer Cheers to Jon Cryer for channeling Charlie's spirit on Two and a Half Men. Want more Cheers & Jeers? Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now! In the hit CBS sitcom's funniest episode since Ashton Kutcher's debut, his Emmy-winning costar paid an aptly irreverent tribute to his dearly departed TV brother. "I don't miss the smell of vomit and lubricant in the morning," Cryer's Alan said of Charlie Sheen - er, Harper. "But I do miss him." The high jinks really got crazy when Alan experienced a psychotic break and adopted Charlie's identity, donning a bowling shirt and enjoying a taste of cigars, cocktails - and a voluptuous neighbor (The Event's Taylor Cole). Still, Kutcher got the episode's best line: After Alan found sheet music, panties, drug paraphernalia and a vibrator in Charlie's old piano bench, he termed them "songs, thongs, bongs and schlongs." If laughing at that line is wrong, I don't wanna be right. Did you think Two and a Half Men's homage to Charlie was "winning"? Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now!

Maya snags domestic privileges to 'Hora'

Maya Entertainment has acquired domestic privileges to Venezuelan action-thriller "La Hora Cero" from HSI Films. Maya introduced the offer Friday in the American Film Market. Deal covers a VOD release the coming year. "La Hora Cero" (The Zero Hour"), recommended because the greatest grossing local film in Venezuelan history, is occur Caracas throughout the 24 hrs of the questionable medical strike and follows a inked hit guy because he requires a private hospital hostage to be able to save his girlfriend. "La Hora Cero" was created by Open Galleries and Factor +RH in colaboration with Anonimo Studio and Centro Nacional Autonomo p Cinematografia (CNAC). Deal was discussed by Tonantzin Esparza, Director of Purchases, with respect to Maya and Eric Christenson of HSI Films with respect to executive producer Sergio Aguero and producers Diego Velasco and Carolina Paiz. Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com

Kris Jenner to talk about Kim Kardashian's Divorce on 'Today' Show

The Kardashians publicize their close ties and births on tv -- now they're booking searches for their divorces.our editor recommendsKim Kardashian Divorce: 10 Signs the marriage Was One Large Hoax All Along Kim Kardashian Divorce: E! Caught suddenly, Holding Emergency Conferences PHOTOS: 19 of Hollywood's All-Time Least Close ties Kris Jenner look on NBC's Today show Wednesday to talk about her daughter's divorce from Kris Humphries after 72 occasions of marriage. STORY: Kim Kardashian, Kris Humphries' Divorce: With the Amounts An insider also told The Hollywood Reporter that Jenner -- who may serve as your family's business manager -- made certain that Kardashian and Humphries' divorce was introduced on Monday with time for coverage inside the weekly magazines, that are to deadline tomorrow. PHOTOS: Inside Kardashian Corporation. The Kardashians unleashed multiple claims for the media Monday (making certain to first give them to E! News, which airs their reality show, and for that reason pays their bills), just before a lot of it was dry round the divorce filing. PHOTOS: Hollywood's Top Earners "After consideration, I have made a decision to complete my marriage," Kardashian mentioned via her repetition. "I am hoping everyone knows it had been very difficult decision. I'd wanted this marriage was forever but sometimes things don't appear. We remain pals and desire each other the most effective.In . STORY: Kim Kardashian Divorce: 10 Signs the marriage Was One Large Hoax All Along Added her sister Khloe via Twitter: "Reading through through some these comments r so hurtful. Im grateful 4our fans who understand &r being sincere. Hate is disgusting. Love is everything." and "Fortunately to a family event. We are strong and we'll only become closer! I like YOU." And sister Kourtney: "Our sister goes via a difficult time but we're an in depth family and so are sticking together like always. We appreciate everyone's kindness and support. @KimKardashian, we love to you." STORY: Kim Kardashian Divorcing Kris Humphries After 72 Occasions of Marriage Humphries also spoke out, telling E! News: "I like my partner and am devastated to know she declared divorce. I'm dedicated to this marriage and everything this covenant signifies. I'm ready to do whatever needs doing making it work." Related Subjects Kim Kardashian Kris Jenner Today

Siegfried

Jay Hunter Morris in "Siegfried" A Metropolitan Opera presentation of an opera in three acts by Richard Wagner. Directed by Robert Lepage. Conducted by Fabio Luisi. Associate Director, Neilson Vignola.Siegfried - Jay Hunter Morris Wanderer - Bryn Terfel Mime - Gerhard Siegel Alberich - Eric Owens Erda - Patricia Bardon Fafner - Hans-Peter Konig Forest Bird - Mojca Erdmann Brunnhilde - Deborah VoigtHow difficult is it to stage Richard Wagner's "Siegfried"? Or more precisely, how difficult is it to find a tenor to sing the punishing title role? The Met Opera announced no fewer than two tenors, who then withdrew, before it came up with someone who actually could sing Siegfried for Robert Lepage's new production. If this is scraping the bottom of the barrel, then the Met should do it more often: Newcomer Jay Hunter Morris is magnificent, and he's mostly surrounded by equally wonderful singers familiar to auds who've seen Lepage's stagings of the previous two operas in Wagner's tetralogy. After "Das Rheingold" and "Die Walkure," Lepage's staging of this chapter of "The Ring" is less revelatory. Those humongous piano keys of Carl Fillion's unit set are more stationery, not so abstract, and are used primarily as a wall to project images. Acts one and two begin with a lot of hyper-realistic snakes and bugs that slither about, but when the keys turn, they morph into a beautiful forest suitable for your favorite fairytale. When the libretto asks for a bear, a mountain stream and a bird, we get precisely that. But all this literalism ultimately turns into kitsch. After grossing us out with those snakes and bugs, the forest's ultimate bad secret is a cutesy dragon straight from Universal CityWalk. Lepage and Fillion are on firmer ground with the more abstract earthscape and firestorm of act three. Perhaps kinks will be worked out in future perfs, but when those piano keys flip to create new formations, they often sound like they weigh every pound of their many tons. There have been more expansive readings of "Siegfried," but Fabio Luisi's conducting has real drive that doesn't lag for a minute of the opera's five-plus hours. Opening-night perf came in 20 minutes under the estimated running time. Morris, possessing a clear and focused voice, sings with great precision, and his lament for the mother he never knew is truly poignant. A sympathetic Siegfried? What a wonderful contradiction. Bryn Terfel continues to offer a commanding yet deeply conflicted Wotan/Wanderer. And Gerhard Siegel's Mime is beautifully sung. OK, he's playing a hate-filled hunchback, but within the twisted confines of the role, this is impassioned singing. The character Brunnhilde actually gets beautiful music to sing. Unfortunately, Deborah Voigt is no longer up to the demands of the role. The Met's "Live in HD" transmission of "Siegfried" plays in movies theaters Nov. 5.Sets, Carl Fillion; costumes, Francois St-Aubin; lighting, Etienne Boucher; videos, Pedro Pires. Opened, reviewed Oct. 27, 2011. Running time: 5 HOURS, 10 MIN. Contact Robert Hofler at bob.hofler@variety.com

Rising Star: Grimms David Giuntoli

First Published: October 28, 2011 11:37 AM EDT Credit: Getty Premium LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Caption AccessHollywood.com Rising Star: Grimms David GiuntoliGrimm, the best new show on NBC this Fall, finally makes its long-awaited debut on Friday night at 9 PM, and the appeal of the cop drama-with-a-twist has a lot to do with AccessHollywood.coms newest Rising Star, David Giuntoli. As Nick Burckhardt, Davids breakout role in the freshman series finds him playing a detective, who also happens to be a descendant of the brothers Grimm the German siblings who penned hundreds of fairytales in the early 1800s. Only in this fascinating drama, those stories about big bad wolves were more truth than fiction, with only Grimm descendants able to see the creatures in their true form. This is a cop show and its small twist is that my perpetrators now can often be monsters, David explained to Access, on the phone from Portland, Ore. where hes filmed eight episodes already. Its subtle, but it creates a whole weight to it. Its kind of beautiful in its simplicity. The shows premise may be simple, but the role of series hero Nick is a complex one as the young detective balances his new life and abilities, which he uses to find the bad guys, or rather, the bad creatures. The reluctant hero is always fun to play. I get to have completely different lives, David explained. I have Monroe (played by Silas Weir Mitchell). Hes kind of my confidante/therapist/underground police officer partner and then Hank (played by Russell Hornsby) were detectives together and [the fiancee] Juliette (Bitsie Tulloch), who he has to now keep a complete lie from. Its incredibly fun. Its a dream role, and the St. Louis, Mo. actor has his lack of athletic prowess as a grade- schooler to credit for leading him toward a life in front of the camera. Despite that chiseled jaw, those swoon-worthy blue-grey eyes and his love of adventure (he went to the South Pacific on MTVs Road Rules), Davids early days saw him looking a little less than leading man-perfect. I was like three feet shorter [than I am now], until I was a sophomore in high school, but I had the same sized head and a** that I do now, David, whose 5 11 laughed. I was an awkward little fellow. There were times I would sit out entire grade school basketball games where theyd put everybody in. I think that kind of lead me to in high school, I started gravitating a little toward acting, he added. His Road Rules stint helped pay for college where he continued acting and allowed David to dodge the shirt and tie corporate ladder. It gave me freedom to not have to go into finance right away, which was what my kind of professional trajectory was at that point, he explained. After he finished the traveling, David started booking small guest roles on shows like Without A Trace, Greys Anatomy and Jennifer Love Hewitts Ghost Whisperer, and improved his acting chops. He also got a call for the Superman, reboot, reading for the role that eventually went to British actor, Henry Cavill. It was a really cool experience to get to go audition for these big hero roles like Superman, David said. And theyre rightfully so cagey about the script, they often send you sides that have nothing to do with the script itself and youre kind of left to guess whats going on. So its always kind of a fun process. Superman may not have happened, but a year ago, in December, Davids agent sent him the script for Grimm. Not long after, the director and the producers brought him in and he quickly locked down the role. David admitted its nerve-wracking hes carrying the new Friday night show, and hes put a heavy weight on his shoulders that it turns out well. But with the campaign in full swing, hes already seeing some early returns. I went out to breakfast with one of our guest stars, who Im friends with from home. And Im like, Wow, people are looking at me. What is wrong with my face, Amanda? Shes like, No, they recognize you. David recounted of his first brush with Grimm fame. My neighbors just started coming up to me, like, You told me you were an actor, you didnt tell me you were Mr. Grimm! Its charming and cool, I really do appreciate that part of it. Grimm premieres on Friday, October 28 at 9 ET/PT on NBC. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

The new sony Eyes Jason Segel And Reese Witherspoon To Star In Nick Stoller-Helmed Sex Tape

EXCLUSIVE: The new sony Pictures is beginning to obtain hot and high with Sex Tape, the Kate Angelo-scripted comedy the studio acquired in June inside a seven-figure spec deal. The script’s in regards to a husband and wife taking a evening removed from their kids, choose to get adventurous and spice some misconception by looking into making a personal sex tape. Once they awaken, the tape is finished plus they continue a desperate search to locate it. I’m told that Nick Stoller is within foretells direct the film, which the studio wants Jason Segel and Reese Witherspoon to experience the pair. I’ve been hearing this for some time, and today the offers are heading out. The comedy is going to be created by Escape Artists partners Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal and Steve Tisch, who emerged using the idea. Stoller co-authored The Muppets with Segel.

Watch Sandra Bullock's Audition Tape From 1991

Sandra Bullock won an Oscar on her performance in 'The Blind Side.' She didn't win anything with this 1991 audition where she dons a huge mob-like hairdo and talks inside a thick Jersey accent. At 27, Bullock had already made an appearance in a number of movies, but her large break wouldn't happen until 1994 alongside Keanu Reeves in 'Speed.' Clearly, Sandy has advanced significantly since both movie and also the audition tape, the second which you should check out ahead. Bullock will next come in the Oscar-baiting 'Extremely Noisy and extremely Close,' a movie in regards to a lady who manages to lose her husband on 9/11. That movie hits theaters Christmas Day. [via Yahoo! Movies] Academy awards 2011 Red-colored Carpet See All Moviefone Art galleries » Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Zoe Saldana: Excited To Get Back Into Space In Star Trek Sequel

First Published: October 25, 2011 4:37 PM EDT Credit: Getty Images LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Caption Zoe Saldana steps out at the DROID RAZR by Motorola and MOTOACTV launch event at SIR Stage 37 in NY City on October 18, 2011 Zoe Saldana is eager to take another trip on the Starship Enterprise in the sequel to Star Trek. I know its gonna be amazing, she told Access Hollywood at Monday nights Glamour Reel Moments premiere in Los Angeles about the next installment, helmed by J.J. Abrams. We still havent gotten a script yet, she said of progress on the film, which Access has confirmed with a source will begin shooting in mid-January, and wont be called Star Trek 2. Were very excited to read it and get back into space. As fans know, Zoes Nyota Uhura was romantically linked to Zachary Quintos Spock in the first installment in the rebooted franchise, but she doesnt know whether the love story will continue. Im really curious and Im pretty sure that Zach is as well, she said. Beyond Star Trek sequel talk, Zoe shared her excitement for Zacharys recent admission he is gay. [Im] so happy and proud to call him a friend and to be a part of his life around a moment that is so strong and inspired, she said. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Film Clip Pointing 'The Stand' For Warner Bros?

Film Clip is searching within the Stand, and Warner Brothers and sisters is standing behind him. Deadline broke what is the news on Friday that Affleck might be the WB's choice to adapt the large Stephen King novel, marking the initial large announcement in regards to the extended-in-development project since August. Last we checked in, "The Stand" was rumored being helmed by the best David Yates of "Harry Potter" fame, but this, it seems, isn't any more the problem. "The Stand" is, to put it lightly, massive. Clocking in more than 1100 pages, it is among King's most broadly used works, however it is also one that's stood a hard time which causes it to be for the screen start to see the uneven 1994 miniseries for instance, really the only "effective" work for balance getting "The Stand" to reside in action up to now. Yanking this cat in the bag might be a massive moment in Afflecks pointing career, in addition to a challenging one. Nevertheless the timing couldnt much better: Affleck has certainly found his pointing stride, with last year's "The CityInch showing us just what he's produced from. On top of his capabilities behind the digital camera, Affleck might well be a perfect guy to see the movies lead role, Stuart Redman. But even if he doesn't star inside the film, Affleck has enough large title pals in Hollywood to fill The Will the brim getting a-List talent. Still remains to look how Affleck might tackle "The Stand," though I think about the film must discover in no less than two parts to shed a glimmer of sunshine round the book's expansive cast and plot. But merely because WB is homing in around the director -- which is still up up that Affleck will need "The Stand" or else -- doesn't always mean this monster from the tale has the capacity to discover. It requires one heck from the film author (Steve Kloves, is always that still you?) to exhibit "The Stand" in to a watchable, understandable story. Reveal everything you consider the choice inside the comments section and also on Twitter!

'Swell Season' Exclusive Clip: 'Once' More

Music artists Glen Hansard and Markta Irglov's incredible talent and chemistry was impossible to disregard within their fantastic, Oscar-winning "Once." Regardless of the title of the 2006 musical film, Hansard and Irglova's presence within the public eye wasn't a 1-time affair, fortunately. The Swell Season duo make their triumphant large-screen return inside a new documentary entitled, properly enough, "The Swell Season." It's already playing in theaters in La, also it hits limited release in NY City today (October 21), having a wider release to follow along with. If you are keen on the music artists, this doc is really a can't miss. Take a look at a unique clip in the film below.

Not such a long time ago

Ginnifer Goodwin and Josh Dallas star in Not such a long time ago, about mythic figures unconsciously locked in small-town Maine. Shot in Vancouver by Kitsis/Horowitz in colaboration with ABC Art galleries. Executive producers, Edward Kitsis, Adam Horowitz, Steven Pearlman, Mark Mylod producer, Kathy Gilroy director, Mylod authors, Kitsis, Horowitz.Snow White-colored/ Mary Margaret - Ginnifer Goodwin Emma Swan - Jennifer Morrison Evil Full/Regina - Lana Parrilla Prince Charming/Someone Particularly - Josh Dallas Henry Mills - Jared S. Gilmore Jiminy Cricket/ Archie Hopper - Raphael Sbarge Rumplestiltskin/ Mr. Gold - Robert CarlyleConceptually daring and very well cast, "Not such a long time ago" might be the kind of pilot that frequently can get experts entertaining -- a sizable, bold wager in the season with precious handful of of those. The pilot's fairy dust, however, doesn't extend with a second previewed episode, stoking concerns when the show can consistently conjure miracle -- overcoming formidable challenges, including ABC's muddled ad campaign, and inspiring audiences to compromise open its pages. No matter the pilot's charms, the prospects from the happy ending, TV-wise, look somewhat cloudy. Created by "Lost" authors Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz, the series weds the flashing backwards and forwards of the series with Stephen King's whimsical side. Cutting from the fairy-tale realm and contemporary one, the series tales how a Evil Full ("Swingtown's" Lana Parrilla) cast a spell trapping fairy-tale figures -- including Snow White-colored ("Large Love's" Ginnifer Goodwin) and Prince Charming (Josh Dallas) -- inside the modern capital of scotland - Storybrooke, Maine. Point relating to this insight comes because of a young boy, Henry (Jared S. Gilmore), who describes to new arrival Emma (Jennifer Morrison) that she's the daughter of Snow White-colored as well as the Prince, who -- like everyone else inside the quaint hamlet except the entire -- haven't any memory of who they might be. Like "Lost," the show intercuts between these two cell phone industry's, offering a dark and slightly revisionist see that old favorite anecdotes. For that city, the vibe gives mind King's "Necessary Things," with Emma clearly going to postpone for a while -- and facing a extended, uphill slog (ABC hopes, anyway) before she thinks Henry's crazy tale, a more compact amount handles to help undo the queen's curse. The pilot certainly looks great, which is difficult to imagine better options for your leads than Goodwin and Parrilla. The producers offer considerable fun with little particulars, in in the level of smoothness names (Jiminy Cricket becomes Archie Hopper) for the production and costume design. Nonetheless, the second hour looks a trifle shoddy Foreign exchange-wise, with trolls essentially described as ill-tempered hippies -- less than the stuff of storybook fantasy. Vancouver's lovely, nevertheless the show's prone to require more miracle than its lush forests. ABC clearly provides hiding for advisable who everyone else will probably be, attempting to lay claim they can women on Sunday -- a evening when increasing numbers of people view television -- by premiering the series against not just "Sunday Evening Football" but furthermore potential World Series coverage on Fox. Basically, the network seems ready to sacrifice males in exchange for attempting to draw a girl audience, and perhaps youthful audiences too. Achieving that may be a scenario of threads the needle to spin gold worth Rumplestiltskin, but good enthusiasm the pilot rightfully engendered, one hopes "Not such a long time ago" will rely on the task and fulfill who advertise. Otherwise, this is often just the latest ambitious concept unable to create its own storybook ending.Camera, Steven Fierberg production designer, Mark Worthington editors, Julie Monroe, Henk Van Eeghen music, Mark Isham visual effects supervisor, Andrew Orloff casting, Veronica Collins Rooney. 60 MIN.With: Jamie Dornan. Contact John Lowry at john.lowry@variety.com

New York Times posts big profit

The NY Times Co. swung to a hefty $15 million profit last quarter from a $4 million loss a year ago in part on a one-time gain from the sale of a stake in Fenway Sports Group. Digital advertising revenues at the News Media Group rose 6.2% percent to $50 million due to growth in retail and national display advertising. The flagship paper went behind a pay wall last spring and so far the move has proved a success. Total revenues dipped 3.1% to $537 million from $554.3 million. Total advertising revenues fell 8.8%. Circulation revenues increased 3.4%. Robinson said the news division's digital subscription initiatives ''remained our top focus.'' The Times now has over 324,000 paid digital subscribers, and paid and sponsored relationships with over 1.2 million digital users. Those include 100,000 sponsored by Ford Motor Co.'s Lincoln brand who have free access until year-end and 800,000 home delivery subscribers. She said the launch of the digital platform has benefited home-delivery, with an increase in new orders and improved retention. Digital advertising revenue as a percentage of total company ad revenue was 28.6% from 27.3% a year ago. Total digital advertising, which includes NYTimes.com, BostonGlobe.com, Boston.com, About.com and other sites, saw revenue dip 4.5% to $75 million. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

Cactus huggers

Garry Shandling and Mel Gibson flank the American Cinematheque honoree, Robert Downey Junior. John Landis gives pointers to Jeffrey Katzenberg and Ron Meyer. Joel Silver pairs served by Iron Guy.Producer Susan Downey talks onstage throughout The 25th American Cinematheque Award Praising Robert Downey Junior. Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux Second chances was the theme of Friday's American Cinematheque's gala praising Robert Downey Junior. On the evening when everybody recommended the honoree's well known past and go back to sobriety, Downey passed it forward with surprise guest Mel Gibson, who presented the trophy to RDJ. "Forgive my pal his trespasses and provide him exactly the same obvious slate you provided,Inch Downey stated. "He's hugged the extracts of the lengthy enough" -- a mention of the the word Gibson apparently used when he known as Downey throughout his duration of troubles. "So Robert, is all you wished it might be?Inch Gibson requested when bestowing the award. "You are a great dude with a decent heart." Jon Favreau stated, "I met the brand new Robert and just be aware of new Robert. Not since Frederick within the Bible has someone gone from something low to excessive.Inch Because the evening was recorded but no network has acquired privileges to air it yet, presenters revealed throughout the accolades with references to Downey's drug-addled past. "He never let his career get when it comes to hardcore Class A drugs," stated Jennifer Aniston. But there is also lots of praise: Jack Black known as him "a stone-cold stud muffin" Jared Harris stated, "When he's around it feels as though the circus is within town." Contact Shalini Dore at shali.dore@variety.com

Top Moments: Breaking Bad's Mind-Blowing Finale and Parenthood's Double Delivery

Giancarlo Esposito Our top moments of the week: 13. Most Revealing: When Naomi gets locked out of her house during a major political fiesta on 90210, she and her partner in crime, Austin decide to break in - which gets them arrested and thrown in the back of a paddy wagon. When the stuffy van becomes too much to bear, the randy pair strips down to their skivvies, and you know where that leads... As they reveal their feelings for each other, while in their underwear, Naomi's boyfriend, Max, catches them. Is there such a charge as breaking, entering and stealing another guy's girlfriend? 12. Most Hilarious Sex-Ed Lesson: Jackson Avery's mom Catherine (guest star Debbie Allen) - who, like everyone else on Grey's Anatomy, is a surgeon - stops by Seattle Grace to perform a groundbreaking penis transplant surgery. During the procedure, apropos of nothing, she asks a nervous-looking April, "So, when are you going to have sex with a man?" What? How'd she know April is Seattle Grace's resident virgin? "You keep looking at this thing like it's going to bite you," she cracks. Jeez, let's hope not. 11. Most Hilarious Head-Scratcher: While some characters are threatened by dangerous vampires, and werewolves are being turned into hybrids on The Vampire Diaries, Matt - one of the only humans on the show - is simply trying to understand his purpose in life. "Elena's dating a vampire, you're a witch, my sister's a ghost, and I'm just a guy wondering how life got so screwed up," he says to Bonnie. At least someone is questioning what the heck is happening in Mystic Falls. 10. Worst Memory: Answer-sharing isn't prohibited on The Amazing Race, but it should be handled with care - on both ends. After Andy and Tommy give Amani and Marcus, who are in last place, the answer to the Roadblock, the couple forgets it by the time they reach the Roadblock clue, and Marcus, who apparently is not the sharpest tool in the shed, proceeds to struggle with the challenge before teaming up with Lisa. Look guys, we know you're tired, but there is absolutely no excuse to forget a spoon-fed answer when you're on the brink of elimination. The bright side? You avoided being what would've been the dumbest elimination ever. 9. Snappiest Comeback: On Kim's Fairytale Wedding: A Kardashian Event Part 1, her hubby-to-be Kris Humphries and sister Khloe clash when Khloe doubts he has good intentions in marrying Kim. "This is very opportunistic of you," she says. "How dare you question someone else's marriage?" Kris admonishes her, for once making a smart argument. "Are you sure you're not just using Lamar? He's a Laker, he's got championships." Burn! But honestly, Khloe, you've got nothing to worry about when this guy didn't even know his betrothed was previously married. 8. Best Last Words: Three of the chef-testants on Top Chef: Just Desserts learn about reality TV the hard way when they engage in a late-night, alcohol-fueled game of "Never Have I Ever." In the middle of admitting to threesomes, being handcuffed to a bed and running over a neighbor's cat, Matthew tells the camera the game is "ridiculously embarrassing and I hope it doesn't end up on TV." Silly Matthew, don't you know those words are music to any reality TV producer's ears? 7. Best Failed Call to Action: When he learns red-headed kids are being bullied, Conan O'Brien takes matters into his own hands and teams up with Elmo to squash the prejudice once and for all. In the PSA, Elmo teaches kids that having red hair is "really cool" by showing pictures of Shaun White and Rupert Grint. However, when he shows a picture of himself, the kids break into tears. "Elmo just realized that some redheads are really scary," the puppet says, before embracing the weepy tots. 6. Strangest Prop: The season premiere of OWN's The Rosie Show is not without its problems, but perhaps the greatest of them all is when the show's first guest, Russell Brand, suddenly bee-lines into the audience, picks up a child (that does not belong to him obviously), and sits the child in his lap on stage. He then jokes, "Do you think like in Oliver Twist I could start a little gang of child pickpockets?" before instructing the 6-year-old to steal his mother's purse. Things get stranger when Brand forces the kid to beg with his hands out and recite: "Can I have some mo', please?" We're fine, thanks. 5. Most Disturbing Charade: An already weird game of charades ("The world's best rapper?" "Brad Pitt!") takes a very dark turn on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills when new girl Brandi Glanville confronts her supposed teammates, sisters Kyle and Kim Richards. Brandi calls Kyle a "b----" for making her go first. Kim calls Brandi a ho for wearing short-shorts. Brandi accuses Kim of being drunk. And so on. And we thought the dinner parties in the 90210 were treacherous! 4. Best Musical Performance: When Penny has to confront her mom (guest star Megan Mullally) about her recent divorce on Happy Endings, her mom makes her do it in song so as to preserve their vocal chords for their big duet the following evening. The result is equal parts humorous, heartfelt and harmonious, as Penny sings about not knowing she was evicted when she was 9 and Mommie Dearest serenades her about the advantages of knowing how to make a garbage can fire. Sure, Glee has great choreography and fancy costumes, but Lea Michele could never give a garbage can fire the same gravitas. 3. Best Delivery: Parenthood fans are forced to reach for the Kleenex not once but twice during Tuesday's episode. First, Kristina gives birth to a beautiful baby girl named Nora (with the help of clueless dad Crosby), but then, just as Julia is admiring pictures of her new niece, the doorbell rings and co-worker Zoe is standing in the doorway, unexpectedly offering Julia and Joel her unborn child. Don't worry, Nora, Baby's First Friend is on the way! 2. The Writing's on the Wall Award: The Ringer producers weren't joking when they said if you find out Bridget's secret, you'll probably die. Siobhan's best friend Gemma, with whose husband Siobhan was having an affair, learns the truth about Bridget and it backfires when we see a bloody struggle that appears to signify Gemma's end. Whether she's actually dead, though, remains to be seen. 1. Most Mind-Blowing Death: Breaking Bad's gripping Season 4 finale is full of tense beats and a game-changing revelation (Walt did poison Brock!), but nothing trumps everyone's favorite meth kingpin Gus Fring emerging from a bomb blast seemingly OK, affirming our belief that he is indestructible. But a slow camera turn reveals that half of his face has been blown off. Just before he drops dead, Gus, in his trademark meticulous, calm and icy-cool demeanor, straightens his tie for one last time. It is absurd, but fitting. Chickens still run around after their heads have been cut off, and so does the Chicken Man. RIP, Gus. What were your top moments?

'Die Hard 5' Will get a Valentine's Release Date

Who stated Valentine's is just for enthusiasts? Last Century Fox has set a February. 14, 2013 release date for 'A Good Day to Die Hard,' with Bruce Willis coming back because the renegade cop John McClane. John Moore ('Max Payne') will direct. There's still not sure on which the particular plot from the film is (some gossips possess the movie happening in Russia), however, we all do realize that John McClane's boy, John Junior., will take part in it (the studio has yet to cast the role from the more youthful McClane). The very first three 'Die Hard' films were launched inside a length of seven years, from 1988-1995, using the 4th movie, 'Live Free or Die Hard,' premiering greater than a decade later in 2007. Some might have doubts about Bruce Willis' capability to be an action star at age 56, but they'll have ample time for you to argue about this prior to the next follow up arrives. [via Deadline] [Photo: Getty] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook RELATED

'A Good Day to Die Hard': Just what the Fans Say

Bruce Willis is developing a comeback as that particular-guy wrecking crew, John McClane in the Good Day to Die Hard. last century Fox introduced the title and release date -- Feb. 14, 2013 -- on Wednesday and immediately, fans needed towards the web to shout a few yippie-ki-ays. However, many also expressed great displeasure within the new title, saying it appeared almost Jason Bourne-like, and needed to suggesting better game game titles (for instance Die Hard 4S).our editor recommends'Die Hard 5' being Directed by John MooreFox Moves Ahead With New 'Die Hard' and 'Percy Jackson' Films One of the most colorful responses by fans on Twitter: Kumail Nanjiani "It shoulda been referred to as Old Franchises Die Hard." Scott within the San Fran "Getting a title such as this, appears like someone desires to turn the John McClane franchise in to a Jason Bourne-like franchise." Ron B in the Uk "An Excellent Day To Die Hard" needs to be one of the worse films game game titles in the very very long time. Make the most of Sheppard of Belmont, MA "And so the particulars I'm hearing the next Die Hard movie are pretty awful. Willis must require money. 'A Good Day To Die Hard'. Seriously?" Naomi Desiderius "An Excellent Day to Die Hard: John McClane assumes the Klingon Empire singlehandedly." Lindsey Perry of Reno, NV "You should know this It's 'A Good Day To Die Hard,' But Will It Be...Gooder?" Chunk, radio producer and operate comic "Die Hard 5: Young People Need An IncomeInch Paul Nelson "Every bit of news about DIE HARD 5 is kind of a brand new relocate a distinctive game referred to as "Exactly How Can We Make Paul Nelson Not Care?" John Lynch "Can they execute a FAST FIVE while using DIE HARD trilogy and possess McClane synergy with Al, Mike Jackson, and Justin Extended? Thanks." James Gallagher of Sheffield, Uk 'A Good Day to Die Hard' - This type of terrible title. It's no Die Hard getting a Vengence can it be. Ken Moffat of Calgary, Alberta "A fifth Die Hard movie will probably be made. Really. Howard the Duck is searching better each day, which i'm speaking the film, not the duck." Aaron Jackson of Peoria, AZ "Die Hard 5 title revealed: An Excellent Day to Die Hard. *sigh* Seriously, Fox? Why not Only the Good Die Hard? Or just stick with Die Hard 5?" Related Subjects Bruce Willis Die Hard

Moonves tapped for PGA Milestone Award

MoonvesThe Producers Guild of America has tapped CBS Corp. topper Leslie Moonves as the recipient of its Milestone Award. The award was announced Tuesday. It will be presented to Moonves at the 23rd Annual Producers Guild Awards ceremony Jan. 21 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. The PGA noted the honor recognizes historic contributions to the entertainment industry. Previous recipients include Clint Eastwood, Alfred Hitchcock, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Ron Howard and Brian Grazer, Walt Disney and James Cameron. ''Les Moonves is a true visionary, with the rare combination of exemplary managerial skills, singular creative instincts and forward thinking leadership of CBS and our industry,'' said Producers Guild Awards co-chairs Paula Wagner and Michael Manheim. ''Les has continued to advance the entertainment landscape with his ability to stay at the forefront of new media ventures, identify strategic acquisitions, recognize unique programming such as 'Survivor' and 'CSI,' and successfully guide his continuously growing team to achieve extraordinary results.'' Moonves is President and CEO of CBS Corp., overseeing all operations of the company, including the CBS Television Network, Showtime, CBS Radio, Simon and Schuster and CBS Interactive, among others. Contact Dave McNary at dave.mcnary@variety.com

TOLDJA! MPAA Sets Tribute To Recognition Taxation

Taxation Film Career To Become Honored In Washington Electricity November. 14 By Film Industry & Reagan Centennial Celebration WASHINGTON, Electricity Senator Chris Dodd, Boss and Chairman from the Film Association of America, Corporation. (MPAA) together with Ernest J. Ryan, Junior., Chairman from the Board of Trustees from the Taxation Presidential Foundation, are content to announce their partnership in programs praising the contributions of Taxation towards the film industry to occur on November 14, 2011. Leader Reagans contributions are manifold, but he remains a distinctive estimate American existence due to his career in over fifty roles being an actor, leader from the Screen Stars Guild, like a television host, Governor from the condition of California and finally leader from the U . s . States. Leader Reagan frequently pointed out that the abilities he coded in Hollywood like a negotiator and communicator offered him well when he found Washington, stated MPAA Chairman Dodd. We anticipate exploring individuals communications gifts throughout our panel and also to then celebrate his contributions towards the film and tv industry. Leader Reagans story epitomizes the American Dream, stated Ernest J. Ryan, Junior. From humble origins like a lifeguard, to working his way through college like a dishwasher, to starting a effective career in tv and radio, before becoming our nations finest presidents, Ronald Reagans existence is a to become analyzed, appreciated and congratulated. This program will focus on two occasions. The very first event is really a public panel in the MPAA how Leader Reagans role within the film industry formed his role as leader and influenced modern political communication. The 2nd function is going to be a romantic reception with Reagan Administration alumni and CEOs in the member galleries from the MPAA. Ronald Reagans film and tv career spanned over 3 decades and incorporated well-known roles in films like the Santa Further ed Trail, Nobleman Row, and Knute Rockne: All American. He was the host of Whirlpool Theater on CBS from 1954-1962. From 1947-1952 he offered as leader from the Screen Stars Guild.

'The Avengers' Trailer Hits the net (Video)

"There is a concept to create together several amazing people then when we needed them they might fight the battles that people never could," states Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) within the highly-anticipated trailer for that Avengers.our editor recommends'Avengers' Jeremy Renner and Scarlett Johansson Talk Fight Moments and Injuries (Video)'Avengers' Robert Downey Junior. and Chris Hemsworth On Hypothetical Fight Between Thor and Iron Guy (Video) PHOTOS: 'The Avengers': New Photos From Marvel's Super hero Film Once the trailer for that Marvel super hero epic finally hit the net, it introduced by using it lots of explosions, fooled out costumes and, obviously, just a little wit from Tony Stark (Robert Downey, Junior.). VIDEO: 'Avengers' Tom Hiddleston Talks the Return of Loki While pictures from filming have previously leaked, a couple of teaser photos happen to be launched by Disney and also the last couple of minutes of Captain America demonstrated a preview from the Avengers, this is actually the first real, longer-than-a-blink look we obtain in the cast, including Thor (Chris Hemsworth), The Incredible Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), Captain America (Chris Evans), Iron Guy (Downey) and Nick Fury (Jackson). VIDEO: 'Avengers' Robert Downey Junior. and Chris Hemsworth On Hypothetical Fight Between Thor and Iron Guy Thr Joss Whedon-helmed project won't hit theaters until May 4, 2012, however the trailer implies that Loki (Tom Hiddleston) is on the serious pursuit to rule the planet. The Avengers, including Loki's brother, Thor, will need to use their combined abilities and forces to safeguard Earth. But don't expect that it is a peaceful team. Within the trailer, we obtain a look right into a little tiff between Captain America and Iron Guy/Tony Stark. Obviously, Stark can defuse any situation with some sarcasm and humor. Watch the very first full trailer for that Avengers: Avengers Chris Evans Chris Hemsworth Robert Downey Junior.

Will U.S. Audiences Indicate Subtitles on tv Series?

British isn't always the universal language -- no less than this really is this is not on approaching primetime network dramas. The popularity at MIPCOM, the tv market happening in Cannes, is suggests that flaunt worldwide locations, foreign-language segments and non-U.S. stars. Take Touch, the completely new Tim Kring-produced drama from Fox that stars Kiefer Sutherland. At its heart, it's in regards to the relationship from the father and also the autistic boy. But just like his former NBC sci-fi drama Heroes, Kring follows story lines all over the world -- from Japan to Ireland to Iraq -- and keeps them consistent with people locales.our editor recommends'Touch': First Trailer for Kiefer Sutherland Drama Debuts (Video)Kiefer Sutherland: '24' Movie Is 'Very Close'MIPCOM 2011: Steven Van Zandt Goes Norwegian in Bilingual Gangster Thriller 'Lilyhammer'MIPCOM 2011: Steve Van Zandt Talks 'Lilyhammer,' Netflix Deal as well as the Television Revolution (Q&A)Related Subjects•MIPCOM "Initially initially when i first see the script, I wasn't fully conscious of another story lines might be inside their local language," states Sutherland. "When I sitting reduced the very first table read and heard the two Iraqi boys do their dialogue, I used to be amazed. Becoming an industry, especially in the usa, we've made the terrible mistake of underestimating everyone else and thinking they're unlikely to require to see the subtitles. That's not true." Steven Van Zandt, formerly in the Sopranos, has already established things a quantum leap further by starring inside the Norwegian-language drama Lilyhammer, which will show on Netflix. He's really the only non-Norwegian inside the cast. "There's undoubtedly in my opinion it might travel," states Van Zandt, stating authentic Norwegian detail as what should increase the risk for show effective. Talking about the same view is Grant Scharbo, co-executive producer on ABC's Missing, which stars Ashley Judd just like a former CIA operative trying in order to save her kidnapped boy. With designs in Rome, Venice, Prague and Istanbul, the show's worldwide cast includes Adriano Giannini, High high cliff Curtis, Tereza Voriskova and Sean Bean. States Scharbo: "We set to create an worldwide demonstrate that may have appeal everywhere and was authentic. We didn't desire to hire lots of American stars to make use of fake accents and become goofballs." Related Subjects Kiefer Sutherland Worldwide Touch

'Dexter' Cop Joins TNT Western Pilot 'Gateway'

Getty ImagesKeith Carradine Keith Carradine goes from hunting the Trinity Killer on Showtime's Dexter for the Wild West. The veteran actor is joining the cast in the TNT pilot Gateway, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. The publish-Civil War era Western involves three brothers and sisters who a part of to be able to save their town when their father, the town sheriff, is wiped out. Carradine may have Frank Saar, a tired homesteader, worn lower with the struggles in the west, which has a lasting limp. STORY: 'Twilight's Cam Gigandet Joins TNT Western 'Gateway' He joins Cam Gigandet, who'll play Mike, a young, untamed hard-living cowboy who includes the Wild West then one of Sam's three brothers and sisters who've to find justice and avenge their father's dying against a corrupt cattle baron with tabs on making the town their very own. Carradine's role is a series regular when the pilot be acquired. His character thinks that Mike went too tight a spead boat which his practice of confiscating weapons from honest people aided get him destroyed. Frank is thrust into the role from the father figure for the late sheriff's three sons. Furthermore, he courted Sam's wife Eliza but nonetheless includes a torch on her behalf. Carradine, whose credits have cases of The Big Bang Theory, Damages and Toy house, has furthermore stood a prolific film career, most recently turning up in Cowboys & Aliens. Gateway would also mark his return to the Western after you have carried out Wild Bill Hickock on Deadwood. He's repped by Innovative Artists, John Bauer Management and Weismann, Wolff. STORY: TNT Orders 1880s Western 'Gateway' to Pilot The knowledge adventure project, from Warner Horizon Television, is occur the 1880s inside a small Colorado town referred to as Gateway and was bought to pilot lately. The Pacific's Bruce C. McKenna will executive produce alongside CSI's Danny Cannon, who'll direct the pilot. When the project obtain the series pickup, it'll join Rizzoli & Isles, The Closer, rookie cleaning cleaning soap Dallas and Falling Skies round the network's drama selection. Email: Lesley.Goldberg@thr.com Twitter: @Snoodit Dexter TNT TV Development Pilot Season 2011-12