Britains Prince Philip Remains In Hospital

First Published: December 26, 2011 7:42 PM EST Credit: WireImage LONDON, U.K. -- Caption Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, attend a fashion and arts show at the Convention Centre, Kildare, Ireland, on May 19, 2011Britains Prince Philip will spend a fourth night in hospital Monday, as he recovers from treatment for a blocked coronary artery. Queen Elizabeth IIs 90-year-old husband is making good progress, but will remain under observation at Papworth, a specialist heart hospital in Cambridge, a Buckingham Palace spokesman said Monday. The spokesman, who spoke on condition of anonymity in line with policy, said there are no details on when Philip may be released. Philip underwent a successful coronary stent procedure at the specialist hospital, where he was taken Friday after complaining of chest pains. The Duke of Edinburgh continues to make good progress from the procedure. He remains in hospital under observation and in good spirits, the spokesman said. It was the most serious health scare suffered by Philip, who is known to be active and robust. He has continued to appear at many engagements, most recently taking a 10-day tour of Australia with the queen. He missed the Royal Familys traditional Boxing Day shooting party on Monday at the queens private Sandringham estate in Norfolk, an event he usually leads. Six of Philips grandchildren, including Princes William and Harry, visited him Sunday in the hospital. Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

New Haywire images arrive online

Keen to find out Ewan McGregor pointing a gun? An aficionado of silhoueted government types? Then you're gonna to love the completely new batch of images that have turned up just before the The month of the month of january relieve action thriller Haywire.Aside from Ewan's warmth-packing, we obtain a review of a moody Channing Tatum, a smiley Gina Carano and, er, a less smiley Gina Carano. We love to the second in truth... the scowl suits her nicely.Directed by Steven Soderbergh, Haywire stars Carano becoming an elite Black Procedures soldier who continues the run when her superiors make an effort to put one over on her behalf account. Yes, it'll appear rather as being similar to Bourne, doesn't it?Still, that isn't saying Soderbergh won't be capable of take their own spin round the well-worn avenging agent yarn, as well as the supporting cast (which includes Michael Fassbender, Michael Douglas, Bill Paxton and Antonio Banderas) can be a large draw by itself.Haywire involves Uk screens on 18 The month of the month of january 2012.

Is the American Version of 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' Better Than the Swedish Version? (and 24 Other Urgent Questions)

If you or a trusted family member (probably from the Midwest -- I speak from experience) is literate, then, next week, a movie that you most likely already know the ending to is opening called 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.' Always looking for truth in advertising, this reporter can now break the news that, yes, there is a girl in this movie and, yes, she does have a tattoo of a dragon. Will you see 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'? Of course you will see 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,' but you cant just yet because it doesn't come out until December 21st. Until then, we answered every question that you could possibly have about 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.' Q: How did your life change after watching 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'? A: I'll never listen to Enya quite the same way ever again. Q: Is it safe to take my kids to see 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'? A: Unless you've sat down with your kids to have that oh so uncomfortable chat about the birds and the bees and anal rape... no. Q: Speaking of that scene, was it toned down from what we saw in the Swedish version for sensitive American audiences? A: Good lord, no. In fact, I'd say what you will see in the American version is even more disturbing than the Swedish version. If that's possible. Q: Wait, isn't it against the law for you to be writing about 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'? A: No. You're thinking of the kerfuffle that The NYer had with Sony over a studio embargo, which was lifted today. Also: There is no "law," just nonsense on both sides. Q: Did David Fincher change the ending of 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'? A: Yes. Q: Did David Fincher change the ending of 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' for the better? A: Yes. Q: Is the rest of the plot of 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' the same? A: For the most part, yes. Journalist Mikael Blomkvist (Daniel Craig) has just lost his life savings in a libel case brought about by a financier who didn't like the gist of the article that was written... Q: And Mikael Blomkvist received jail time, too? A: OK, that's a minor change: Mikael gets no jail time in this version, so that's never a concern. Q: How much jail time will you get for breaking the studio embargo? A: I did not break the studio embargo and, even if I did, there would be no jail time. Q: And Lisbeth is still a scoundrel? A: Lisbeth (Mara) is a scoundrel and she has still been hired to investigate Mikael by a rich tycoon-type named Henrik Vanger (Christopher Plummer). Q: Why is Lisbeth hired by Vanger to investigate Mikael? A: Because that's the plot of the book and the plot of a movie that was already made. Regardless, eventually Mikael is hired by Vanger to investigate the disappearance of his niece, Harriet, which happened in the early 1960s. Mikael needs an assistant, so he hires Lisbeth. Q: Is the American version of 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' better than the Swedish version? A: I realize that the Swedish version has fans, but I thought it was a drawn out bore. So, yes, it is -- because the American version is quite great, actually. Q: But wasn't Noomi Rapace good as Lisbeth Salander in the Swedish version? A: Yes, she was. Then again, she was acting opposite Michael Nyqvist who had the personality of my pet turtle in that film. Daniel Craig, on the other hand, is at the top of his game. In fact, this may be Craig's best work to date. (Though, I do like him quite a bit, too, in 'Layer Cake' and 'Casino Royale.') Q: How is Noomi Rapace in 'Sherlock Holmes: Game of Shadows'? A: Well, let me tell you. I've seen 'Sherlock Holes: Game of Shadows' and Noomi Rapace is [Review Embargoed to Avoid Jail Time]. Q: How is Rooney Mara as Lisbeth Salander? A: Excellent. Any doubts about her ability to carry a major film should be put to rest. Q: Do you have to have two back-to-back "o"s in your first name to even be considered to play the role of Lisbeth Salander? A: Yes. Q: What Rooney Mara's best scene in 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'? A: Let's just say that whomever Rooney Mara dates in the future might get a tad anxious when she's around anything resembling a metal prod. Q: Is there any chance that your enjoyment of 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' will inspire you to read the books? A: No. Q: Without looking, can you name the sequel to 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'? A: 'The Girl Who Kicked a Fire'? Q: You do realize that these book are extremely popular, right? People just love them. Now that you've looked up the correct answer, do you feel guilty? A: Strangely, a little bit. Q: What's the worst part about 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'? A: It's really long. At two hours and forty minutes, admittedly, the length of this movie isn't the best. Three hours of your life could probably be better spent, you know, volunteering for a charity. Q: If you're going to be blurbed in the commercials for 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,' what quote do you think will be used? A: "The best three hours of your life!" Mike Ryan, Moviefone Q: Does 'The Girl with the Dragoon Tattoo' feel like almost three hours? A: No. But, as a warning, when you think it's over, you've got quite a bit of time still left. Q: How is James Gandolfini in 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'? A: James Gandolfini is not in 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,' just like he's not in 'Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close,' no matter what the credits say. Q: Is the tee-shirt that Lisbeth Salander wears in 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' now your favorite movie tee-shirt? A: Yes. "Fuck You You Fucking Fuck" has now replaced the "What are you looking at Dicknose" tee-shirt that Stiles wore in 'Teen Wolf.' You can contact Mike Ryan directly on Twitter.

Lowe's Under Fire for Pulling 'All-American Muslim' Ads

Columbia Pictures The first trailer for Men in Black III was unveiled online Monday and revealed a major plot twist: Will Smith's Agent J goes time traveling. Or, as noted in the trailer, he goes "time jumping."our editor recommendsWhy 'Men in Black III' Started Shooting Without a Script'Men in Black III' Set Photos (Pics)'Men in Black III' to Open in Imax 3D on May 25 The set up is this: Agent J and Tommy Lee Jones' Agent K are going about their usual alien monitoring business when Agent K takes on a side assignment solo.' PHOTOS: 20 Best and Worst Music to Movies Crossovers When asked by J what he's investigating, K tells him, "I promised your the secrets of the universe, no more." To which J replies, "Well, what other secrets are there?" Cut to: J asking Emma Thompson's character Oh to help him located K. A bit surprised, she tells him K has been dead for decades. And thus comes the time travel element -- Agent J needs to find Agent K in the past. STORY: Why 'Men in Black III' Started Shooting Without a Script Agent J. "time jumps" back to 1969 and lands in an office chair smack down in front of Josh Brolin, who plays the young Agent K. Men in Black III opens May 25, 2012. Tommy Lee Jones Will Smith Men in Black III

Study States Dems Prefer Comedies Republicans Love Reality TV

Jon Stewart If this involves politics and television, you most likely would not be surprised to listen to that liberal Dems favor The Daily Show or Colbert Report. But are you aware that conservative Republicans possess a soft place for that Bachelor and also the Greatest Loser?A yearly study on the Experian-Simmons group asks TV fans to self-identify like a "Liberal Democrat" or "Conservative Republican," then measures their TV preferences and compiles a listing from the shows each group favors.May be the real or fake Herman Cain commercial more amusing?A few of the findings: Conservative Republicans may watch reality programming - Swamp Loggers on Discovery capped their list, then Top Shot on History, and also the Bachelor. Their least favorite shows? The Daily Show, Colbert Report and also the Walking Dead.Liberal Dems, however, rated 30 Rock and Parks and Rec among their top options. Their least faves incorporated Dog the Fugitive Hunter, Ghost Predators and Swamp Loggers.If this involves late-evening network programs, liberal Dems choose the Late Show with David Letterman and Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson while conservative Republicans choose The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.Other faves for conservative Republicans include Castle, MythBusters and Pawn Stars for liberal Dems, faves range from the View, Modern Family and Glee.The Center works out to become appropriately named: Both groups enjoy it.Would you accept these results? Does your political affiliation match-track of the teaches you prefer in the list above?

Charles D. McGregor dies at 84

TV executive Charles D. McGregor, who was simply instrumental to get landmark miniseries "Roots" to television, died November. 16 in Beverly Slopes. He was 84. McGregor began inside the entertainment business just like a song plugger -- he convinced Nat King Cole to record "Smile" in 1954. Previously of television he produced several network series. He co-founded television company Banner Films, which distributed the Tarzan movies, among others, around the globe. McGregor was leader of Warner Bros. Worldwide Television Distribution more than 20 of his 27 years with this particular company there, through purchases, he brought to television many significant programs, including "Roots" and "The Thorn Wild wild birds," because both versions broadcast on ABC. He's managed to get by his wife of 54 years, Rita a boy together with a daughter Joan together with a daughter. Contact Variety Staff at news@variety.com

'Dawn' tops sluggish weekend

'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn -- Part 1'The weekend's lack of new entries didn't provide the positive effect on Stateside holdovers that some B.O. observers had predicted it would, as the frame's top players "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn -- Part 1" and "The Muppets" both saw relatively steep weekend-to-weekend three-day declines. Summit's "Breaking Dawn," which won its third straight frame with an estimated $16.9 million, fell 59%, while Disney's second-place pic "The Muppets" dropped 62% in its soph sesh for an estimated weekend gross of $11.2 million. "Breaking Dawn" has cumed through Sunday $247.3 million; "Muppets," $56.1 million. "The Muppets" fell further than expected, especially since family pics traditionally display the strongest legs. But the film faced an unusually crowded family field, compounded with the typical post-Thanksgiving B.O. slowdown. Overall domestic box office was down approximately 7% from last year. Comparatively, B.O. conditions were better -- if only just -- for "Breaking Dawn." In 2009, the second "Twilight" offering, "New Moon," dropped 64% during this exact same weekend. That pic, however, played against the stalwart femme-skewing "The Blind Side -- not to mention three new wide releases. "Breaking Dawn" has the young femme market mostly to itself. Bowing solid in limited release, Fox Searchlight's NC-17-rated "Shame" drew an estimated per-screen average of $36,118 from 10 locations. "An NC-17 film certainly poses certain challenges," said Searchlight exec VP of distribution Sheila DeLoach. "But we're getting good notices from critics, so that should help us through the holiday season." Searchlight also fared fairly well with "The Descendants," expanding the pic to 574 locations (up 141 from last weekend), with an estimated weekend gross of $5.2 million. That's off only 29% from last weekend's three-day holiday take. So far, "Descendants" has tallied $18.1 million domestically. The Weinstein Co. specialty pair, "My Week With Marilyn" and "The Artist," held steady after their solid debuts last weekend. "Marilyn," which maintained a location count of 244, dropped a fine 33% for an estimated $1.2 million three-day gross, while "The Artist" scored a per-screen average of $34,263 from six engagements, two more than last weekend. Both pics saw solid upticks on Saturday vs. last week -- a considerable achievement, given this weekend's overall sluggish B.O. atmosphere. "Marilyn" has cumed $3.9 million; "Artist," nearly $500,000. Contact Andrew Stewart at andrew.stewart@variety.com

Bent Exclusive: Boston Legal's Larry Miller to Boss Around Amanda Peet

Larry Miller Bent has tapped veteran comedy actor Larry Miller to play Amanda Peet's boss, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively. The comedy, from Scrubs writer Tad Quill, centers on Alex (Peet), a high-strung single mother who hires a laid-back womanizing construction worker, Pete (David Walton), to remodel her home. Marcia Gay Harden to guest-star on Bent Miller, 58, will appear in an upcoming episode as Bob, Alex's bold and, at times, offensive boss at her law firm. Bob isn't afraid to ruffle some feathers in business or social situations, and he does just that when he takes a liking to Alex's date, Pete, instead of her when they all attend a colleague's wedding. Best known for his roles in Boston Legal and 10 Things I Hate About You, Miller most recently appeared on Curb Your Enthusiasm and will guest-star on NCIS on Tuesday, Dec. 13. Bent will premiere sometime in 2012 on NBC.

Five Competitors Remain Following Double Elimination Round The X Factor

First Launched: December 1, 2011 9:14 PM EST Credit: FOX Caption The X Factor judgesLOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Just five competitors stay with FOXs The X Key to vie for your $5 million prize. (SPOILER this story includes the final results of Thursdays elimination.) The initial cut inside the double elimination on Tuesday was teenage rapper Astro. Its awesome baby, Astro mentioned, clapping toward everyone else and nodding after learning what is the news . (Simon also whispered something inside the 15-year-olds ear while implementing the youthful guy on stage). Just a few days ago, within an elimination, Astro stood a headline-making moment when he mentioned he didnt desire to perform for your idol idol judges election, and teared on stage. But on Thursday, he will be a well-mannered, composed ex-X Factor contender. Hey guy, its for your better, he mentioned, when asked for some parting comments from show host, Steve Manley. I'm going to be back, I like everyone. Team Astro, Astronauts. I loved time, I obtained plenty of fans, he added. If perhaps you should wishes of luck. Team L.A. Reid! It aint over yet. Astros mentor, L.A. Reid, gave the little one high praise just before the teenager left happens. This is probably the best males Ive ever met. His talents are endless, his career is promising being amazing, L.A. mentioned. You are a star. Came and Marcus Canty were then left to sing for your idol idol judges election. The teen, a part of Simon Cowells women team, completed Roxettes Give Consideration For Your Heart, while Marcus, who was simply for the bottom 2 the other day and a part of L.A.s team, sang, The 2 people (Desires To Be the first to express Goodbye) the Gladys Dark evening & The Pips classic. L.A. selected to eliminate Came, Simon, however selected for Marcus. Nicole Scherzinger cast her election to deliver home Came, and Paula Abdul also selected for Came, departing Marcus to carry on inside the competition. After sobbing on stage following her elimination news, Came composed herself enough to discuss her gratitude while using voters who saved her inside the competition for this type of very long time. If only to convey gratitude to my fans and Im gonna keep on and singing because I have got a great deal to exhibit everybody, she mentioned. The relaxation from the participants are Melanie Amaro, Chris Rene, Josh Krajcik, Rachel Crow and Marcus. The X Factor returns Wednesday at 8 PM ET/PT on FOX. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All rights reserved. These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Jennifer Aniston Finds Another Act

Creating and starring inside a new comedyShe'll be trying to win by dubious, magical means in next year's Snow Whitened adaptation Mirror Mirror, but Jennifer Aniston is searching to knuckle lower with a serious work with the next project, affixing herself to star in and convey comedy Second Act.At this time, little is famous concerning the movie's plot, beyond the truth that it'll find Roberts like a lady who may never have needed to work a complete day in her own existence all of a sudden becoming faced with the possibilities of going for a job. Topical!It's all regulated just a little embryonic at this time, basically a concept going swimming within the mind from the actress and her creating partners, including ex-agent Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas and Maven Pictures' Trudie Straightener and Celine Rattray. But production company New Regency is aboard to drum up financing for every time they find a author and director to obtain things moving.All involved will probably be wishing it costs much better than either Ray Crowne, which Roberts made an appearance within this year, and I'm Not Sure How She Will It, that was modified from Allison Pearson's book and required an awful tumble in the box office in September.Mirror Mirror, meanwhile, is going to be out a while the coming year.

Miley Cyrus, J.R. Martinez Among Presenters At First American Giving Awards

First Published: November 30, 2011 3:22 PM EST Credit: Getty Images LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Caption Miley Cyrus attends the Starkey Hearing Foundations So The World May Hear Awards Gala at River Centre in St. Paul, Minnesota on July 24, 2011Miley Cyrus, Terrence Howard, Dancing With The Stars winner J.R. Martinez, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Gabrielle Union and Miss USA Alyssa Campanella are set to present at the first-ever American Giving Awards (AGAs) Presented by Chase airing on Saturday, December 10. Hosted by 22-time Emmy Award-winner Bob Costas, the AGAs will be broadcast on NBC at 8:00p.m. to 10:00p.m./ET from the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles. The AGAs are the first-ever televised celebrity tribute to community heroes, offering five charities an opportunity to share in $2 million in Chase grants so they may continue their work in helping others. From December 1 through December 8, Facebook fans of Chase Community Giving (CCG) and Chase online customers will determine how much each charity will receive by voting for their favorite featured charity online. The winning charity will receive a $1 million grant from Chase, the runner-up will be granted $500,000, a third organization will receive a $250,000 grant and two will be given $125,000 grants. The charity receiving the $1 million grand prize will be revealed during the television broadcast. During the broadcast produced by dick clark productions and Intersport, these stars will be joined by exciting soon-to-be-announced musical acts, who will also lend their voices to honor the local heroes from each AGA finalist. The finalists to be honored at the AGAs each represent one of the five categories recognizing the building blocks of our communities: Educators & Mentors, Champions of Health & Wellness, Heroes & Leaders, Community Builders & Youth Developers. For more information on the program and how to vote, click here. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

'We Bought a Zoo' Clip: Scarlett Johansson Doesn't Get Out Much

.post-content img {display:none;} After a six-year break from feature filmmaking, director Cameron Crowe returns to the multiplex in a big way this December with 'We Bought a Zoo.' The film -- which had a successful sneak preview over Thanksgiving weekend -- stars Matt Damon as a widower who decides the best way to get his young family over the traumatic experience of losing the woman they love is to buy a rundown zoo in the California countryside. Heartwarming and sweet (without being maudlin), 'We Bought a Zoo' is poised to be one of the family films of choice this holiday season. In this exclusive first clip, zookeeper Kelly Foster (Scarlett Johansson) questions Damon's character, Benjamin Mee, about his motives for purchasing the zoo -- a scene which underscores the film's message of adventure with two simple words: Why not? At the tail-end of the clip, you can hear some of the 'We Bought a Zoo' score by Jonsi, the Sigur Ros frontman who Crowe got to produce music for the film. It's a wonderful score and due in stores and online on Dec. 13. 'We Bought a Zoo' arrives in theaters on Dec. 23. [Photo: Fox] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Comedian & Actor Patrice ONeal Dies At 41

First Published: November 29, 2011 6:02 PM EST Credit: FilmMagic Caption Patrice ONeal speaks onstage at Comedy Centrals Roast of Charlie Sheen held at Sony Studios, Los Angeles, on September 10, 2011LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Comedian Patrice ONeal has died at the age of 41, it was announced by a friend of the funnyman on Tuesday. Yes its true that our pal Patrice ONeal has passed away, Opie, of the Opie & Anthony show on SIRIUSXM Radio, Tweeted on Tuesday morning. The funniest and best thinker ive ever known PERIOD. #devastated. Patrice, who had recently performed at the Comedy Centrals roast of Charlie Sheen, previously had a stroke in October. He also had long suffered from diabetes. Not long after the news broke of Patrices death, a host of comics and Jersey Shores Vinny Guadagino hit Twitter to express their feelings over the loss. RIP Patrice ONeil. Undeniably brilliant, Jim Gaffigan wrote. RIP to my friend Patrice ONeal, a great thinker, a great comic, and a great human being. He had a truly unique perspective on this world, Joe Rogan wrote. R.I.P. Patrice ONeal, The Offices Craig Robinson Tweeted. RIP Patrice Oneal..You were one of the best, Vinny wrote, linking to a YouTube clip of the star performing. Click HERE to watch the clip. Later, Charlie too reacted on his WhoSay page. The entertainment world as well as the world at large lost a brilliant man today.Patrice had that rare light around him and inside of him.I only knew him for the few days leading up the Roast. Yet I will forever be inspired by his nobility, his grace and his epic talent. my tears today are for the tremendous loss to his true friends and loving family, Charlie wrote. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Back Stage presents a evening time With'Pariah'

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Disney Launches YouTube Streaming Rentals, Including Pixar and DreamWorks Titles

Entertainment law firm Liner Grode Stein Yankelevitz Sunshine Regenstreif & Taylor Llp. is remodeling the office building at 9800 Wilshire Blvd. in Beverly Hills that it purchased from a partnership that includes former CAA chairmanMichael OvitzandBob Goldman, the agency's former CFO.our editor recommendsMichael Ovitz Selling Live Nation Headquarters in Beverly Hills (Exclusive)Secrets of Hollywood Agency Mailrooms PHOTOS: Behind the Scenes of CAA and Other Agency Mailrooms The 40,000-square-foot building, which the law firm purchased for roughly $13.5 million in December 2010, is adjacent to the former CAA headquarters and was used by the agency as an annex when it outgrew its main building next door. STORY: The Secrets of Hollywood Agency Mailrooms CAA moved from its I.M. Pei-designed 9830 Wilshire Blvd. headquarters to new Century City offices in 2007. Ovitz, Goldman and others still own the 9830 building.It is now occupied by Sony Music Entertainment, which signed a 10-year lease at the property in 2008. Liner Grode Stein, which has a client roster that includes Summit Entertainment, Tokyo Broadcasting System and filmmaker Michael Moore, will move into its new building in March. The 60-lawyer firmwill relocate from its current headquarters at 1100 Glendon Ave. in Westwood. STORY: Michael Ovitz Opens His Home For an Art Tour Ovitz and partners have sold two properties in Beverly Hills in less than a year. In April, THR reported that Ovitz, Goldman and real estate developerBill McGregor agreed to sell the Beverly Hills headquarters of Live Nation to NY-based commercial real estate investment firm Tishman Speyer Properties. The $20 million deal for the 57,111-square-foot building at9348 Civic Center Driveclosed in September. Email: Daniel.Miller@THR.com Twitter: @DanielNMiller Related Topics Michael Ovitz Real Estate CAA Sony Music

Dancing's Derek, Jerry O'Connell, Josh Groban to Guest-Host Live!

Jerry OConnell, Josh Groban Jerry O'Connell and Josh Groban are returning to Live! With Kelly to guest-host opposite Kelly Ripa. O'Connell is slated to appear on Friday, Nov. 25, while Groban will pop up for multiple days beginning Dec. 7. Additionally, Dancing with the Stars' Derek Hough and Jonah Hill will make their co-hosting debuts on Monday, Dec. 5 and Tuesday, Dec. 6, respectively. . 8 possible contenders to replace Regis Philbin on Live! A permanent replacement for Regis Philbin has yet to be named, but Ryan Seacrest, Andy Cohen and Mark Consuelos - Ripa's husband - are reportedly the top three candidates. Regis Philbin announces final day on Live Until then, Ripa will be joined by a slew of guest hosts, including Jerry Seinfeld, who was the first after Philbin left, How I Met Your Mother's Jason Segel and Neil Patrick Harris, Sex and the City's Kim Cattrall, comedian Howie Mandel, chef Jamie Oliver and Miss Piggy. Who do you think should replace Philbin?

Rupert Murdoch's Wife Breaks Silence About Pie-Throwing Incident

Wendi Deng Murdoch is opening up for the first time about coming to the defense of her husband, News Corp. chairman and CEO Rupert Murdoch, during a Parliamentary hearing in July when comedian Jonnie Marbles threw a pie at the media mogul.our editor recommendsTony Blair Is Godfather to Rupert Murdoch's Daughter, Wendi Deng Murdoch RevealsJames Murdoch Admits News Corp. Put British MPs Under Covert SurveillanceRupert Murdoch Announces Shake-Up as News Corp.'s Australia Head Steps DownRupert Murdoch Spars With Activist Shareholder During Meeting at Fox StudiosNews Corp. Chairman Rupert Murdoch, Rest of the Board Approved in Shareholder VoteRelated Topics•Rupert Murdoch Rupert, who was being questioned in relation to the company's phone-hacking scandal at its News of the World publication, was the target of a shaving-cream concoction. Before it hit him, his wife leapt to her feet and struck out at the attacker with a right hook before being knocked to the ground. Murdoch sat motionless with flecks of white on his dark suit while news pictures showed animated police officers talking to the handcuffed attacker in the corridors outside the room. PHOTOS: News of the World's Top 10 Scandals Wendi, who recently ventured into produced with the film Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, is now breaking her silence on the incident. In what is being billed as her "first interview," she tells the U.K.'sGuardian that the whole thing was "crazy." "It all happened so fast," she said. "I don't know what I ... it was crazy, but I'm glad it's over." After the incident, several Facebook fan pages launched praising Wendi, and many others -- including Katie Couric and Alexandra Wentworth -- took to Twitter to laud her swift reaction. (Marbles received a reduced sentence of four weeks' jail time for the stunt.) She also told the Guardian that she has received several job offers. PHOTOS: Hollywood's Biggest Blunders "All the Chinese ministers were very proud of me and wanted me to be a Chinese heroine," she said. "I keep getting job offers as a bodyguard!" Still, she said she isn't seeking the spotlight and has actually turned down multiple requests for media interviews. "I want to stay low-key," she said. "I get so many requests for interviews to talk about what happened. I just let it pass." Meanwhile, the Murdoch family is still facing the fallout from the phone-hacking scandal, which saw the News of the World tabloid shut its doors earlier this year. FILM REVIEW: 'Snow Flower and the Secret Fan' The latest reports claimed that Rupert's son James Murdoch, deputy COO of News Corp., and former Sun and News of the World editor Rebekah Brooks could face police questioning after a new cache of "bombshell" e-mails was found that took the investigation to a "new level." News International declined to comment on the reports Saturday night, but a spokeswoman said the organization was "cooperating fully" with the police inquiry." For her part, Wendi told the Guardian that the scandal has been "tough" on the Murdoch family. "It's tough, but you know, you get through it. It makes the family closer together. Rupert is a very strong man. He takes it, he takes the blame. He moves on. He's doing good," she said. "We have ahundred, 200 newspapers, 50,000 people, and a few people made a mistake. We have to learn from the mistake and move on. The majority of people (atNews International) are amazing." STORY: 'James Murdoch Arrested' Tweet Taken Down by Sky News Wendi also is focusing on her new producing career. Her first effort, Snow Flower, opened the Chinese-American film festival in Los Angeles last month. The movie, set in 19th century China, centers on two girls who develop a secret code to circumvent the rigid cultural restrictions on women at the time. Wendi produced the movie with Florence Sloan, the wife of former MGM chief Harry Sloan, and the two already have their sights set on producing more film projects, particularly "contemporary Chinese stories." Next month, they are announcing details about their second project, a U.S.-Chinese co-production adapted from a book. Asked what her husband thinks of her new career, Wendi replied: "My husband has been very supportive. He thinks it makes me happy to make a project. Hewatched many versions of the edit, andwhen I was travelling in China to promote the film, he came with me, which brought a bigger turnout! Also, when I was away, he'd stay at home withthe kids, which was really nice." Related Topics Rupert Murdoch Wendi Murdoch News Corp. James Murdoch Rebekah Brooks

'Immortals' Henry Cavill: What is Next for that THR Next Gen Actor

Up to lately, Henry Cavill continues to be known around Hollywood for that film roles he did not get rather than those he headlined. But situations are going to change for that actor, 28, who presently has a box office hit under his belt.our editor recommendsBox Office Report: Immortals Slays With $68 Mil Worldwide DebutNext Gen 2011: Hollywood's Quickest-Rising StarsSuperman's Henry Cavill Talks Eating 5,000 Calories A Day'Superman's' Henry Cavill Is Engaged5 Surprising Details About New Superman Henry Cavill Cavill -- who had been lately featured among the Hollywood Reporter's Next Gen Class of 2011 -- made an appearance around the giant screen a few days ago within the worldwide debut of Immortals, opposite Mickey Rourke, Freida Pinto and Kellan Lutz. The Greek gods action film came within an impressive $68 million worldwide, far exceeding the $25 million anticipation because of its opening weekend. PHOTOS: THR's Next Gen Class of 2011 This wasn't his very first time inside a box office hit Cavill made his feature debut in 2002 within the Count of Monte Cristo. But he did not garner an worldwide group of followers until 2007, after he obtained the role of Charles Brandon in Showtime's period melodrama The Tudors. Cavill's Tudors success (and simply, we assume, his shirtless acting capabilities) brought him towards the role of Immortals' Theseus, a mortal guy selected by Zeus to guide fighting against King Hyperion. Within an ending fit just for Hollywood, the guy who had formerly been passed over for that leads in Superman Returns and Casino Royale has become another shot at Superman, becoming the very first non-American to portray Clark Kent within the approaching Zack Snyder-directed Guy of Steel (now in production). FILM REVIEW: Immortals While his fans will need to hold back until the summer time of 2013 for Guy of Steel, they are able to catch him again around the giant screen opposite Bruce Willis within the Cold Light of Day, looking for release by Summit Entertainment next April. Cavill, born around the island of Jersey within the Funnel Islands, again plays a united states, this time around trying in order to save his family who have been kidnapped during visit to The country. PHOTO: Henry Cavill as Superman in 'Man of Steel' Movie roles aside, this can be a great year for Cavill on the personal level too: the actor suggested to his girlfriend of just more than a year, equine show jumper Ellen Whitaker, earlier this May. "I could not accept is as true when he requested me to marry him," Whitaker stated on her behalf website after. "I figured there i was there [in a Hollywood hotel] to celebrate his birthday. It had been this type of surprise and i'm so happy." Related Subjects Henry Cavill Guy of Steel Immortals

Billy Crystal Replaces Eddie Murphy As Oscars Host

FROM MTV MOVIES: Another day, another headline-making story surrounding the already-turbulent 2012 Oscars. This time, the story has a more safe and familiar ring to it: Billy Crystal has officially signed on to host the show. Crystal spilled the beans via Twitter on Thursday afternoon (November 10). "Am doing the Oscars so the young woman in the pharmacy will stop asking my name when I pick up my prescriptions," he wrote. "Looking forward to the show." Following Crystal's tweet, the Academy released a statement confirming the hosting news. "Some of the best moments of my career have happened on the Oscar stage," Crystal said in the statement. "I am thrilled to be back there." Read the full story at MTV Movies!

TNT Drama Pilot Scent Of The Missing Casts Its Canine Stars

Like with women over 50, lead TV series roles for dogs are few and far between. That’s why competition among canine actors was fierce for the starring roles on TNT’s drama pilot Scent Of The Missing. After an extensive auditioning process, golden retriever Jackson landed the lead dog role of Puzzle. Executive produced by co-writers Carol Mendelsohn, Melissa R. Byer & Treena Hancock and Barry Josephson, Scent Of The Missing centers on Susannah (Tricia Helfer), a tenacious, strong-willed K-9 Search and Rescue volunteer who works with an equally determined partner her mischievous golden retriever, Puzzle (Jackson). Saint Bernard/Australian Shepherd mix Bolt and German Shepherd San nabbed the key supporting roles of Shadow and Chaos, the canine partners of K-9 Search and Rescue team members Jake (Eric Winter) and Sedona (Summer Glau), respectively. Is it too late to put in a plug for a supporting role for my German Shepherd dog, Alex (on left in character)? Here is the official “press release” announcing the casting the four-legged stars complete with their representation information: Jackson, a golden retriever, started his acting career as a puppy in Disneys Treasure Buddies. Hes thrilled to be making his small screen debut as Puzzle, a rambunctious, water loving, search and rescue dog. Like Puzzle, Jackson loves to work and has his nose to the grindstone, learning search and rescue techniques and training to do his own stunts. Jackson is especially looking forward to be being partnered with Tricia Helfer. Hot off the set of Disneys Beverly Hills Chihuahua 3, Bolt, a Saint Bernard/Australian Shepherd mix, joins the Scent of the Missing canine cast as Shadow, a rubber ball obsessed, uber energetic search and rescue dog. Being half Saint Bernard, Bolt is anxious to showcase his breeds great affinity for saving human lives. He is excited about being partnered with Eric Winter, who plays Jake, a firefighter, and thinks theyll make a great team. Rounding out the canine cast is Sam, a German Shepherd, who plays Chaos, the newest member of the search and rescue team. Chaos may not be the most experienced, but his fierce drive and heroism make him an invaluable asset to the team. A Hollywood veteran, Sam appeared in Disneys Beverly Hills Chihuahua 1&2 as Delgado. A huge sci-fi fan, he cant believe his luck in being partnered with Summer Glau, who plays Sedona, and is especially grateful that his love of salmon jerky was written into the script. Jackson, Bolt and Sam are all represented by Birds and Animals Unlimited.

'Harry Potter' Killing Spree: Hagrid Almost Died, Lupin Almost Resided

When J.K. Rowling first began writing "Harry Potter and also the Deathly Hallows," she'd a really different perception of who'd survive before the finish from the book. She already accepted that they flirted with the thought of killing off Ron Weasley, but apparently he wasn't the only person she almost hit using the killing curse. If Rowling had not had this type of obvious mental picture of Hagrid transporting Harry Potter's body from the Forbidden Forest in the finish of "Deathly Hallows," he likely could have been gone sometime ago. That image stored him safe, she stated throughout her conversation with Daniel Radcliffe around the "Harry Potter and also the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" DVD. Works out that, while she prepared her wand for Ron and Hagrid, there is one "Potter" favorite that Rowling never intended on offing: Remus Lupin. Initially, Lupin was designed to survive through the finish from the book. However when she recognized that war does not discriminate who lives and who dies, she needed an effective character to dramatize that time. There have been couple of more efficient compared to recently-married Lupin and Nymphadora Tonks, who had created a boy prior to the occasions of "Deathly Hallows" started. Probably the most horrifying reasons for war is when it leaves children fatherless and motherless, she stated. I'd no aim of killing [Lupin]. However it dawned on me he needed to die. Do you want Hagrid passed away, or that Lupin had resided? Inform us within the comments section below or on Twitter!

'Cars 2,' 'Winnie the Pooh' being Rereleased at Hollywood's El Capitan Theatre

Cars 2 and Winnie the Pooh are headed towards the silver screen.our editor recommendsWinnie the Pooh: Movie ReviewCars 2: Film Evaluate The Wally Disney Art galleries mentioned Wednesday it's set returning limited engagement for movies at its El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. PHOTOS: Toy Wars: Fight in the Blockbuster Selling Cars 2 (in 3d) and Pooh, because both versions initially hit theaters taken, will screen daily from November. 4-20. Pooh might have at 10:45 a.m., 1:20 p.m. and 4:10 p.m., and Cars 2 will screen at 7 p.m. Furthermore, each Cars 2 screening will probably be preceded with a brand new Pixar animated short, La Luna, while Pooh will probably be preceded having a Disney animated short, The Ballad of Nessie, along with an appearance by Winnie the Pooh themselves survive stage. You'll in addition have a unique Winnie the Pooh breakfast at 9:15 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. STORY: 'Cars 2': How Pixar Used Its Ace Within The Hole on CGI Follow-up In addition, the El Capitan will exhibit pieces of art that went in to the building of those films. Disney mentioned that individuals of choose guilds can get complimentary admission for roughly four people once they present their membership cards within the box office. They include AMPAS, ACE, ADG, ASC, ASIFA, BAFTA, BFCA, CAS, CDG, DGA, HFPA, LAFCA, MPSE, PGA, SAG Nominating Committee and VES. Cars 2, directed by John Lasseter, features a voice cast including Owen Wilson, Ray the Cable Guy, Michael Caine, Emily Mortimer, John Turturro, Eddie Izzard, Bonnie Search, Tony Shalhoub, Cheech Marin, Jason Isaacs and Joe Mantegna. Released June 24, the film makes $191.millions of within the domestic box office. STORY: Wally Disney Needs 'Cars 2' Merchandise to Eclipse 'Toy Story 3' Pooh, the initial large-screen Pooh adventure from Disney's feature animation art galleries in than 35 years, was directed by Stephen Anderson and Don Hall. The film, released This summer time 15, makes $27 million in your area. Related Subjects John Lasseter The Wally Disney Company Pixar Cars 2 Owen Wilson

'Avengers' Villain Tom Hiddleston Talks 'Thor 2'

"The Avengers" put together at NY Comic Disadvantage last weekend, and that we reached talk to a lot of Earth's Mightiest Heroes. Not just that, we spoke using their primary enemy: Tom Hiddleston, who stars as Loki within the Marvel team-up. Beyond talking about "The Avengers," Hiddleston considered in on his approaching go back to Asgard in "Thor 2," that is being directed by "Monster" helmer Patty Jenkins. The actor referred to his interactions with Jenkins so far and where he thinks the storyline of "Thor 2" is going. Take a look at more comic movie news thanks to Splash Page! The Final Laugh Sad news within the geekosphere: "The Exorcist" icon Mark Hamill, that has provided the memorable voice from the Joker over 2 decades of fantastic Batman projects, is walking from Gotham City permanently. Hamill introduced his Joker retirement on Twitter, departing his focus on "Arkham City" because the before he'll ever voice the Clown Prince of Crime. Here's wishing for something new of heart, but regardless, thanks its the great Joker reminiscences, Mark! "Akira" Progresses It is the ill-created adaptation that will not die: an active-action, Americanized "Akira" is constantly on the move ahead, receiving the official eco-friendly light at Warner Bros. and securing in Jaume Collet-Serra as director. "Tron Legacy" actor Garrett Hedlund is apparently the leading runner to experience Kaneda. "X-Males" Do Fight Talking about anime, the "X-Males Anime" premieres on G4 tonight (October 21) at 11 PM ET, starring Scott Porter because the voice of area leader Cyclops. We have got a unique clip in the anime for you personally, featuring Cyclops, Wolverine along with a whole mess of robot corpses. Enjoy! Inform us that which you think about present day Splash Page roundup within the comments!

Quartet takes a 'Stand'

GuzmanKnoxville Stanton Forest Whitaker, Luis Guzman, Johnny Knoxville and Harry Dean Stanton round out the cast of Lionsgate's "The Last Stand," which moved into production Monday with Arnold Schwarzenegger back to acting for the first time since leaving the California governorship.Lionsgate, which has domestic and international distribution rights, said the film has pre-sold well in several overseas territories.Jaimie Alexander is in the female lead opposite Schwarzenegger. Korean helmer Kim Jee-woon directs the pic, which finds Schwarzenegger playing the sheriff of a sleepy town who runs up against an escaped drug cartel leader heading for the Mexican border.Peter Stormare, Rodrigo Santoro, Eduardo Noriega and Zach Gilford co-star; Lorenzo di Bonaventura is producing. Andrew Knauer wrote the original spec script that was subsequently rewritten by Jeffrey Nachmanoff and, more recently, George Nolfi.Schwarzenegger, Knoxville and Kim are represented by CAA. Santoro and Stormare are represented by ICM, Guzman by the Gersh Agency and Whitaker and Gilford by WME. Stanton is represented by Bresler-Kelly and Associates.Deals were negotiated on behalf of Lionsgate by Robert Melnik, exec VP of business affairs. Contact Dave McNary at dave.mcnary@variety.com

Back Stage Blogger in New Season of 'The Walking Dead'

The second season of AMC's critically acclaimed original series "The Walking Dead" has a familiar addition to its cast. Emily Kinney, one of Back Stage's longtime actor-bloggers on Unscripted, has joined the show as the character of Beth Greene. Kinney is a Broadway and TV veteran. She was in the replacement cast of "Spring Awakening" and toured the United States with "August: Osage County." On TV she's had a recurring role in "The Big C," as well as turns in "The Good Wife," "The Unusuals" and "Law & Order: Criminal Intent." She also recently released "Blue Toothbrush," an EP of original songs. Read Emily's recent posts on Unscripted in which she revealed her secret about being in the show, as well as her experience working the red carpet in Los Angeles. And be sure to look for her in upcoming episodes of "The Walking Dead," which starts its season on Sunday, Oct. 16th.

The Rum Diary

The Actor-brad Pitt includes a drink with Aaron Eckhart within the Rum Diary. A FilmDistrict discharge of an Infinitum Nihil, GK Films production. Created by The Actor-brad Pitt, Christi Dembrowski, Anthony Rhulen, Robert Kravis, Graham King, Tim Headington. Executive producers, Patrick McCormick, George Tobia, Bill Shively, A.J. Dix, Greg Shapiro, Colin Vaines. Co-producer, Peter Kohn. Directed, compiled by Bruce Robinson, in line with the novel by Hunter S. Thompson.Kemp - The Actor-brad Pitt Sanderson - Aaron Eckhart Sala - Michael Rispoli Chenault - Amber Heard Lotterman - Richard Jenkins Moburg - Giovanni Ribisi"Practically nothing moderately," states the tagline for "The Rum Diary," and The Actor-brad Pitt lives as much as it through getting sloshed for that better a part of two hrs. Yet temperance of the different sort, a willful abstention from trippy stylistic excess, is the reason why this 1960-set Caribbean picaresque easily probably the most lucid screen adaptation of Hunter S. Thompson's work, even when will still be several drafts shy of the fully developed yarn. More powerful on dreamy, seedy atmosphere than you are on narrative coherence, FilmDistrict's exotic curio should draw the overlapping Depp/Thompson fanbases and often will command general auds in, well, moderation. Thompson is at his early 20s when he authored his semi-autobiographical second novel about hard-nosed American newspapermen consuming, messing and from time to time writing among the social upheaval recently-'50s Puerto Rico. The manuscript went unregistered for pretty much 4 decades prior to being finally excavated (with Depp's help) and printed in 1998, providing the public an uncommon dispatch in the author's pre-gonzo years though recognizably Thompson in the first-person account of lust, lucre and liquor, "The Rum Diary" basically suggested in the heavy drug abuse and reckless clouding of fact and fiction that will define his style. By dint of their source material, then, author-director Bruce Robinson's lengthy-aborning screen version never devolves right into a catalog of strongly stupid acidity-trip behavior a la 1998's "Fear and Loathing in Vegas" this might dissatisfy extreme Thompson buffs and often will make "Diary" much more palatable for any wider viewership. The main similarity between your two photos is the fact that both star Depp like a substance-mistreating scribe who can't appear to manage his vices or remain on assignment within an unfamiliar atmosphere. It's 1960 in San Juan, an exotic shark tank where U.S. business interests run rampant, the local people harbor bitter anti-American sentiment and also the 4th estate occupies the cheapest, filthiest rung from the social ladder. Paul Kemp (Depp) just showed up to work on the San Juan Star, run with a cantankerous editor (Richard Jenkins), who takes one take a look at Kemp's bloodshot eyes and alerts him to put from the liquor. Body fat chance, as long as Kemp is moving using the colorful likes of world-weary digital photographer Sala (Michael Rispoli) and wild eccentric Moburg (Giovanni Ribisi), who likes to test out drugs and pay attention to old tracks of Hitler's speeches. Early passages particularly are notable for his or her bracingly sharp, tangy dialogue, a lot of that is written on your own fans of Robinson's all-too-infrequent work ("Withnail and that i,Inch "Jennifer Eight") will recognize and relish the literate sensibility at play here. The scribe-helmer also offers proficiently reshuffled and consolidated figures in the book, getting rid of one major character and handing a prominent role to Sanderson (Aaron Eckhart), a suave, well-heeled American businessman who brings Kemp into his group of friends. Wishing to elicit favorable copy in regards to a shady real-estate deal, Sanderson dangles numerous gifts before Kemp, probably the most enticing being their own g.f., Chenault (Amber Heard, lately of NBC's "The Playboy Club"). An arrestingly foxy vision in whitened bikini and red-colored lipstick, Heard drives a couple of the picture's most indelible sequences: one out of which Kemp and Chenault take Sanderson's Corvettes for any spin, and the other where the girl manages to lose herself among a writhing tangle of physiques on the party area. Lurching from all of these moments of pulse-quickening eroticism to Kemp and Sala's unmanageable misadventures, "The Rum Diary" executes its tonal backflips using the woozy sophistication of the amiable drunkard. Thankfully, there's just one obligatory scene of psychotropic hallucination, as well as in this fairly restrained context, its grotesquerie is nearly exquisite. Conjuring a sweaty, sordid atmosphere through d.p. Dariusz Wolski's Super 16 lensing and employ of mostly sun light, the film in general is better appreciated like a succession of highly made emotions, plenty stimulating within the moment but rarely coalescing into something greater. The novel, though similarly ragged, occured together by Thompson's tough vision of the harsh, lawless Puerto Rico succumbing towards the West's parasitic influence what little of the causes it to be onscreen continues to be soft-pedaled, its fearsome violence reduced to the stage of the hangover. Robinson tries to elevate Kemp's moral stature by molding him into an avatar of stick-it-to-the-Guy justice, a muckraking pen wielded against society's "bastards," based on the film's closing dedication to Thompson. But this goal is frustrated, remarkably, through the casting of Depp, who, though among the project's driving forces, appears strangely unfocused and disengaged inside a role that he's a minimum of two decades too old the thesp gave an infinitely more flavorsome, gonzo-esque turn like a cartoon lizard within this year's "Rango." Supporting stars skillfully get a lot of the slack. Eckhart and Jenkins are perfectly cast Ribisi, inside a amusing live-wire perf, is sort of a drug that may be counted onto deliver a ferocious jolt and Rispoli spends his cynical shutterbug having a rewarding emotional undercurrent. Production designer Craig Seagers is applicable subtle '60s touches to Puerto Rico's sun-kissed outside and grotty inside, an impact furthered by Colleen Atwood's retro costumes. The jazzy, flowing tempos of Christopher Young's score give a constantly sultry backbeat.Camera (Luxurious color, Super 16), Dariusz Wolski editor, Carol Littleton music, Christopher Youthful production designer, Chris Seagers art director, Beginning Swiderski set designers, A. Todd Holland, Luis Lopez Baquero, Enid Soto Mendez set decorator, Rosemary oil Brandenburg costume designer, Colleen Atwood seem (Dolby Digital/DTS/SDDS), Edward Tise supervisory seem editors, Mark Mangini, Curt Schulkey re-recording mixer, John Ross effects supervisor, Kevin Harris visual effects supervisor, Bill Gilman visual effects, Furious Forex stunt coordinator, George Aguilar assistant director, Peter Kohn casting, Denise Chamian. Examined at Aidikoff screening room, Beverly Hillsides, March. 4, 2011. (In Hamptons Film Festival -- Spotlight.) MPAA Rating: R. Running time: 119 MIN.With: Amaury Nolasco, Marshall Bell, Bill Smitrovich. Contact Justin Chang at justin.chang@variety.com

Magnolia Closing In On LFF Opener 360

EXCLUSIVE: Im hearing that Magnolia is set to close a U.S. deal for Fernando Meirelles sexual drama 360, which opened the 55th BFI London Film Festival last night. Artificial Eye is also in talks to release 360 here in the UK on March 3 2012, I understand. Co-produced by Revolution Films, the UK production company behind IFCs The Trip, the Peter Morgan-scripted feature follows a sexual circle of prostitution, infidelity and true love. Anthony Hopkins, Rachel Weisz and Jude Law star. Paris-based sales agent Wild Bunch is selling the BBC Films-backed project internationally. Reviews here this morning have been pretty muted: The Daily Telegraph summed up the film as a glossily unengaging trudge through other peoples love lives describing one moment where a character imagines a plane carrying away his lover as spectacularly stupid. The Times of London gives the film a pretty dismissive 3-star review, calling the plot improbable, and said the merry-go-round structure crushes performances into twenty-minute slots that often fail to elicit our sympathy. The Evening Standard though was much more positive, calling 360 a well-crafted package and a film of beautiful moments, elegant structure and vivid locations. Organisers of the LFF drummed up some star power with Jude Law chatting on the red carpet; Anthony Hopkins and Rachel Weisz though werent on hand. Weisz, who stars in LFF closing film The Deep Blue Sea on October 27, was busy in NY filming while Hopkins, Im told, does not enjoy travelling. Personally, I thought that Hopkins gave an amazing performance as a sober alcoholic although given his long association with Alcoholics Anonymous, you do wonder how much of one scene where he shares at an AA meeting was ad-libbed while Ben Foster was scarily unpredictable as a convicted child rapist.

New posters for A Virtual Detective: A Game Title Of Shadows

There is no word yet how Robert Downey Junior. will appear as Perry Mason but we know what to anticipate from his version of A Virtual Detective.Should you needed a indication, new character posters have made an appearance online for A Virtual Detective: A Game Title Of Shadows - with Holmes and Watson (Jude Law) you get one each.Holmes was packing warmth in the earlier poster therefore it is interesting to determine both of them bearing arms again, although Watson is certainly winning if this involves firepower.As Eames states to Arthur in Beginning: "You should not hesitate to dream just a little bigger, darling."A Virtual Detective: A Game Title Of Shadows opens 16 December 2011.

Is America online Boss Pitching Merger With Yahoo, Or Possibly Is He Pitching Themselves?

America online Boss Tim Remedy does some behind-the-moments pitching to major traders of a plan to have Yahoo acquire America online, Reuters reported today. He’s seeking a merger deal isn’t new, nevertheless the particulars are interesting: stating sources, according to him this kind of move would save America online $1 billion-$1.5 billion when redundancies are removed publish-merger, which large entity provides an even more efficient replace on ad agencies. People ads are actually an problem for America online, which reported weak sales throughout its last quarterly earnings, which is stock has experienced consequently — it’s lower about 40% since it was fortunately spun taken off its ill-fated merger after a while Warner. The newest report signifies Remedy would use this kind of merger in order to bow out superbly from the organization he needed last year after departing from Google. Another consideration, however, is always that he might want to have a very crack at running Yahoo, that's seeking a completely new chief after ousting Boss Carol Bartz lately. Basically, Remedy would trade America online for Yahoo-America online. “As far as Remedy’s wish to have an exit, he doesn’t wish to be doing what he's doing 18 several days from now. He wants being out,” an origin familiar with Remedy’s thinking told Reuters. “He’s an ambitious type of guy and America on the internet is really an afterthought. But he'd certainly put his hat inside the ring to use a combined Yahoo/America online.”

Cent Marshall Memoir 'My Mother Is Nuts' Searching for Fall 2012

Cent Marshall, the actress and director, is posting her memoir, My Mother Is Nuts, in Fall 2012 with Amazon . com . com Posting.our editor recommendsBarnes & Noble Eliminating Electricity Entertainment Graphic Books From Stores It's pitched just like a "candid, inspiring, and amusing account of Penny's ascension from her humble roots inside the Bronx to most likely probably the most loved and respected figures inside the entertainment business." Marshall purports to tell about her childhood, her relationship with brother Garry Marshall, producer of Happy Days and Laverne & Shirley, her decision to move to Hollywood just like a divorced single mother, her star-making turn as Laverne, and her transition to have an off-camera career since the director of those hits as Large together with a League that goes for them. She's also prone to open about her personal associations, including her short marriage to Make the most of Reiner, dating John Belushi and Art Garfunkel, and her friendship with Barbara Fisher. It'll even cover Marshall's 2009 fight with brain and carcinoma of the lung. PHOTOS: 5 Beach Blanket Must Reads "I am in a position to't say I'm searching toward the Yankees losing, or there not really a basketball season yet, however am searching toward scripting this book," Marshall mentioned in the statement. "People have always asked for me generate an earnings got within the Bronx to Hollywood, and so i thought it had been time to tell the actual way it all happened. I have had many lives (not inside the Shirley MacLaine sense) and you will find out about these...just don't expect any quality quality recipes...I don't prepare." Her book agent, Serta Strone, the Boss of Trident Media Group, introduced the sale Tuesday in Frankfurt just before the Frankfurt Book Fair, most likely the most crucial occasions round the posting industry calendar. Amazon . com . com Posting won the rights for the book and may problem both a regular print together with an electronic edition. Strone told the Connected Press that several entrepreneurs bid but Amazon . com . com "won the auction." Strone declined to exhibit the financial the offer, but he did hint that Amazon . com . com offered an e-book royalty rate within the standard twenty five percent. "It absolutely was an option whether or not to choose old-fashioned or new school," mentioned Strone. Amazon . com . com remains strongly growing its posting methods lately, drawing concern from traditional booksellers about its dual role as seller and author. Recently Barnes & Noble withdrew 100 Electricity graphic books within the shelves of the physical stores after Amazon . com . com guaranteed a distinctive deal to possess digital versions only round the Kindle. Related Subjects Garry Marshall Make the most of Reiner Amazon . com . com.com Happy Days Laverne & Shirley

Evangeline Lilly talks Peter Jackson's The Hobbit

Evangeline Lilly travelled back from filming The Hobbit in Nz to visit the u . s . states premiere of Real Steel and was very happy to discuss her new fantasy role.The Lost actress has spent monthly playing the Wood Elf Tauriel round the Hobbit set and states "coping with Pete Jackson is super inspiring."She also recognized the big volume of support she'll enter Nz.InchI've got a dialogue coach, a sense coach, a language coach, a stunts coach. Therefore I should by rights prosper in this film however when I fuck up it's my fault," Lilly told Access Hollywood.Hear her drop that F-blast and speak slightly Elvish inside the trailer by clicking this link.The Hobbit: An Unforeseen Journey opens 14 December 2012, because the follow-up The Hobbit: There and Again opens yearly later on 13 December 2013.

CBS In Talks For Half-Hour Comedy Spec By Jon Favreau

EXCLUSIVE: Author-director-actor Jon Favreau is going into scripted series with Tweaked, one half-hour spec script which has arrived at CBS. The network is within early discussions for that single-camera project, which Iron Guy director Favreau authored and it is set to direct and executive produce. When all is stated and done, I hear Tweaked is anticipated to get an airplane pilot order from CBS and obtain let go at brother or sister CBS TV Galleries. Favreau has worked for some time around the script, which stories existence and dating among single parents in Santa Monica. It marks his first foray into TV series writing. On Television, Favreau formerly directed and executive created the pilot for ABC’s well-received but short-resided single-camera comedy series Just In Case Of Emergency. Younger crowd produced, executive created and located the IFC talk show Dinner For Five. Around the feature side, CAA-repped Favreau, who rose to prominence being an actor using the 1996 indie Swingers, that they authored, most lately helmed Cowboys & Aliens. He's now focusing on the script for that 2013 Disney tentpole Miracle Kingdom, that they is mounted on direct. CBS were built with a success having a comedy spec by another feature author-director last season. Last December, the network bought Michael Patrick King’s spec 2 Broke Women, that they co-authored with Whitney Cummings. The project managed to get to series and ranks because the greatest-ranked new show this year among grown ups 18-49.

Arrested Development Returning to TV?

AS WELL as the planned movie!Cancelled after a paltry three seasons, Arrested Development is one of those holy-grail TV shows both for its fans and creative team, who are all hanging on to the hope that it will one day be resurrected. The long-mooted movie currently finally seems to be on, but Deadline's sister site TV Line reports this morning that Arrested Development is also heading back to TV, for a "mini-season" filling in the gap between the last episode and the film.Arrested Development, for those sadly not in the know, is the story of a wealthy family who lost everything, and the one son who had no choice but to keep them all together. That one son was Jason Bateman, and the extended family, the Bluths, was made up of Will Arnett, Michael Cera, David Cross, Jeffrey Tambor, Portia De Rossi, Alia Shawkat, Tony Hale and Jessica Walter.All were present yesterday at a panel at the NYer festival, along with series creator Mitch Hurwitz, who unveiled the new plan. The idea is that the season would run to ten or so episodes, each one focused on a particular character: a system that would circumvent the scheduling problems inherent in getting the large cast back together.Bateman later weighed in on Twitter that, "It's true. We will do ten episodes and the movie. Probably shoot them all together next summer for a release in early 2013. VERY excited!"There's no indication yet of where the series would air, but Deadline report that Showtime and Netflix are likely candidates. Watch this space for further developments!

Creative England reveals board

LONDON -- Creative England, the new umbrella org that is replacing the U.K.'s regional screen agencies -- bodies that support filmmaking in areas outside of London -- opened for business on Monday. The agency, headed up by former CEO of South West Screen Caroline Norbury, announced seven appointments to its board including Ruby Films founder and m.d. Alison Owen, Illumina Digital m.d. Andrew Chitty, Reel Solutions exec director Bill Lawrence and BBC4's Richard Klein. Twofour Group topper Charles Wace, Maverick TV digital media controller Jonnie Turpie and former BBC governor Heather Rabbatts also join the board, while further members will be added over the coming months. The agency also tapped three senior managers to lead its three film priority areas. Chris Moll, former exec producer at South West Screen, will be head of talent development, where he will lead a national team to support creative and career progression of new talent in English regions. Jay Arnold, previously head of cultural sector investment at Screen Yorkshire, has been tapped as head of film culture, where he will be responsible for working closely with the British Film Institute to grow and broaden audiences throughout England. Kaye Elliott, former director of inward investment at Vision + Media, will serve as Creative England's head of location and production services. Her brief is to maximise inward investment by promoting the locations in English regions outside of London to productions, while overseeing production and locations services. The agency announced it will open its first scheme, the Film Culture Fund, on Oct. 17, which is aimed at orgs such as cinemas, film archives, film fests and the non-theatrical exhibition sector (such as film societies and mobile cinemas) for project activity. Talent Development funding will open for applications in November, which will aim to support orgs and networks working with talent on a local level and for individuals such as writers, directors and producers. Preparations are also underway for an English regions-wide digital feature film initiative, which will provide development, production and training to writer/director/producer teams. This is planned to launch late 2011 or early 2012. In its first year, Creative England will receive 4.5 million ($7 million) from the BFI from lottery coin and government grant. BFI topper Amanda Nevill said the new agency "will be crucial a delivery partner for the BFI's forward plan, helping to ensure we can effectively support British film industry and culture, as well as nurturing film talent." Contact Diana Lodderhose at diana.lodderhose@variety.com

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Emily Deschanel Emily Deschanel shipped boy Henry on September 21, but we'll need to hang about until April on her behalf Bones character to supply her baby. "Brennan will most likely be jail time when she switches into labor," unveils professional producer Stephen Nathan. "Booth and Brennan are considering a prison escape after they get stored in.InchThe authors have formerly made a decision round the sex of baby Bones, but Stephen is keeping topping secret. My conjecture: a lady, considering Booth already features a boy and Angela shipped a boy last season. "That's one assumption," Stephen states. "But maybe we're choosing for My Three Sons."Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now!

A Persons Centipede II (Full Sequence): Film Review

NEW You are able to - Because the author/director of among the sickest horror films ever given a mainstream release, Tom Six is incorporated in the unenviable position of needing to top themself using its follow up. He handles to do this -- a minimum of when it comes to violence, gore and the body count -- but whatever medieval originality the very first Human Centipede possessed is altogether missing within this sorry follow-up.our editor recommends'The Human Centipede 2': Exactly what the Experts Are SayingFull Trailer For 'Human Centipede 2' Slithers Online (Video) Similar to Wes Craven eventually did in the Nightmare on Elm Street series, Six went all meta-theatrical here, positing the original was, you realize, only a movie, and what you are seeing now's the actual factor. The dubious primary character is Martin (Laurence R. Harvey), a grossly corpulent, asthmatic Brit who lives together with his dotty mother (Vivien Bridson) and works like a security officer in an subterranean security garage. It works out that Martin's favorite movie may be the Human Centipede, that they watches again and again on the small television. Regardless of the lame efforts of his ineffectual counselor (Bill Hutchens), it's obvious that Martin will go postal. After dispatching his mother by bashing in her own skull and propping her up to have an intimate meal in the dining room table - Norman Bates, eat your heart out - he continues a murderous rampage, dispatching his sufferers in rather unimaginative fashion with guns, knives and blunt objects. His primary goal would be to one-up the mad researcher who produced the infamous titular development of the very first film. To that particular finish, he hogties twelve sufferers within an abandoned warehouse. But missing his inspiration's surgical abilities, he they resort to an extremely low-tech approach -- binding his sufferers mouth to anus -- that's none-the-less disgusting. Inside a wan attempt for brains, among the unfortunates is Ashlynn Yennie, the actress who performed the trunk finish from the human centipede within the first film. Acquired in the airport terminal by Martin underneath the guise of the audition with Quentin Tarantino, she notifies him, in typical actor-speak: "I had been attracted towards the film due to the medical aspect." Additionally to referencing themself with copious clips from his earlier effort, Six provides lots of stomach-churning sequences, for example Martin knocking out someone's teeth 1 by 1 having a hammer and the other that ought to dissuade anybody watching from considering natural giving birth. Unlike the initial, that was in vibrant color, the follow up is shot such dark black-and-whitened that a few of the images are barely noticeable. Alas, many of them are. Opens March. 7 (IFC Night time) Production company: Six Entertainment. Cast: Ashlynn Yennie, Laurence R. Harvey, Vivien Bridson, Bill Hitchens. Director/script: Tom Six. Producers: Ilona Six, Tom Six. Executive producer: Ilona Six. Director of photography: David Meadows. Production designer: Thomas Stefan. Costume designer: Harried Thompson. Music: James Edward Barker. Editor: Nigel P Hond. No rating, 88 minutes. A Persons Centipede 2

Sutton Promote Lands Lead in ABC Family Pilot

Tony Award-winning actress Sutton Promote remains cast in the new pilot from "Gilmore Women" creator Amy Sherman-Palladino.Inside the ABC Family project, "Bunheads," Promote may have Michelle, a Las vegas showgirl who impulsively marries a man and moves to his sleepy seaside town, taking a role at her mother-in-law's dance school. Promote is famous on her stage work, last starring inside the revival "Anything Goes," that they won a Tony. She's starred in many Broadway productions, including "Little Women," "The Drowsy Chaperone," "Shrek the Musical" and "Youthful Frankenstein." Her concentrate on "Completely Modern Winnie" also won Promote a Tony.Round the television side, Promote has guest starred on HBO's "Flight in the Conchords" and NBC's "Law & Order: SVU."ABC Family canceled "TheNine Lives of Chloe King," restored "Ensure It Is or Break It" and bought more cases of "The Lounging Game." It will start its "13 Nights of Halloween" programming event getting a standalone episode of "Pretty Little Liars." The Hollywood Reporter

Tom Everett Scott Joins Fox, Walden Comedy 'Us & Them' (Exclusive)

Tom Everett Scott is positioned to see Marisa Tomei's husband in last century Fox and Walden Media's Us & Them, a comedy tale about old-school versus new-school nurturing. Billy Very emerged while using original idea for your comedy, which he's creating with Chernin Entertainment's Peter Chernin. PHOTOS: Billy Very together with other Oscar Hosts With time Very also stars inside the movie, as well as Bette Midler and Bailee Madison. Director Andy Fickman (The General Strategy) begins shooting this fall in Atlanta. Very and Midler play grandmother and grand daddy left alone to take care of their grandchildren. But grandpa's old-school techniques soon clashes utilizing their daughter's more sophisticated nurturing style. STORY: Author Elizabeth Chandler Concentrating on 'Savvy' for Walden Media Lowell Ganz and Babaloo Mandel, the writing team behind City Slickers, composed the current draft in the script Lisa Addario and Joe Syracuse were the first authors. Scott's feature credits include Race to Witch Mountain and Tom Hanks' That Factor You Must Do! Scott is represented by Paradigm. Related Subjects Billy Very Marisa Tomei

DDM teams tabs on Trans Technologies

Videogame agency Digital Development Management has merged with Trans Technologies to produce Red-colored-colored Stallion Interactive to develop games particularly produced for that Arabian Gulf as well as the Middle East. New author will open offices in Doha, Qatar Manama, Bahrain and Northampton, Mass. DDM assists as senior experts and operational manager to Red-colored-colored Stallion. Trans Technologies can be a holding company of AMJ Projects, possessed by Dr. Mohamed Juman, who focuses on operating companies inside the information technologies, aviation, property and retail industries. Red-colored-colored Stallion might be the business's first interactive and transmedia venture, by getting an concentrate on on the web and mobile characteristics. Company's first games, composed of licensed and original fare, will probably be rooted in culture good Arabian Gulf region, that could mix to worldwide audiences. DDM will connect Red-colored-colored Stallion's designers together with other entrepreneurs and gamemakers. "Red-colored-colored Stallion will hopefully fulfill an growing curiosity about interactive content that talks for the cultural and entertainment habits of numerous worldwide areas," Juman mentioned. Deal was brokered between Juman and John Sutyak who handled the sale regarding DDM alongside partner and, DDM prexy Joe Minton. US-based Rudy Vogel, consultant to both Trans Technologies and Red-colored-colored Stallion Interactive, together with a board part of both companies and Fred Fierst, partner of Fierst, Pucci & Kane, offered as key experts round the deal. DDM, founded in 2005, reps such clients as Ninja Theory ("Captive"), Slightly Mad Art galleries ("Requirement of Speed Change"), Bedlam Games ("Scratch: The Very Best DJ") and Turtle Rock Art galleries ("Left 4 Dead"), and contains a deal with Verve to develop games having its clients "Tron: Legacy" helmer Joe Kosinski, "Red-colored-colored" and "Battleship" writing duo Erich Hoeber and Jon Hoeber, Michael Arndt ("Toy Story 3"), David Elliot and Paul Lovett ("G.I. Joe: The Increase of Cobra"), Nick Bakay ("Paul Blart: Mall Cop"), director David Silverman ("The Simpsons Movie"). Contact Marc Graser at marc.graser@variety.com

Joe Roth Taking Producer Role In Jennifer Aniston-Starrer Maleficent For Disney

EXCLUSIVE: If Joe Roth were any longer carefully associated with favorite anecdotes, he’d be one of the Grimm Brothers and sisters. Roth, who help start Hollywood’s feverish devotion to mythic films by creating the $1 billion-grossing Alice's adventures in wonderland, is settling being producer of Maleficent, Disney’s re-telling of the 1959 classic Sleeping Beauty, this time around around told within the perspective in the evil witch. It’s a well known fact that Jennifer Aniston desires to play that character. The script was put together by Linda Woolverton, who scripted Alice's adventures in wonderland additionally to Disney’s recently re-released The Lion King and wonder as well as the Animal. They are hunting for a director carrying out a preliminary courtship of Alice helmer Tim Burton didn’t exercise. Aside from Alice's adventures in wonderland, Roth is creating Disney’s Mike Raimi-directed Disney pic Oz: The Fantastic and Effective with James Franco, Michelle Williams, Mila Kunis and Rachel Weisz, additionally to Snow White-colored as well as the Huntsman, the Universal Pictures epic that's being directed by Rupert Sanders and stars Charlize Theron, Billy Burke and Chris Hemsworth.

This Is What Happens When 'Star Wars' Fans Get Bored

You're watching 'Star Wars: Episode V -- The Empire Strikes Back' for the umpteenth time. You know the film by heart at this point. So, why not make things interesting? At least, that's what you can assume the 'Star Wars' fan behind these Crayloa creations was thinking before he began whittling the tops of four crayons into the heads of C3PO, Chewbacca, Darth Vader and a Storm Trooper. You can check out the collection ahead. [via NYMag and The Meta Picture]

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Emmys Live-Blog Emmys With The Amounts Backstage Within The Emmys Emmy Analysis: Broadcast TV’s Large Honours Comeback The who’s who within the small-screen world are fitted up for TV’s finest evening. Phone changers and shakers. Refresh for latest. Time Warner’s Jeffrey Bewkes, left, and Cinemax’s Richard Plepler LEFT: Warner Bros TV’s Peter Roth and wife Andrea RIGHT: ABC-Disney’s Anne Sweeney and husband Phil Burns last century Fox TV’s Dana Walden, second from left, and Gary Newman, right, with partners LEFT: CBS TV Art galleries’ David Stapf and wife Tami RIGHT: TV Academy leader John Shaffner Cinemax’s Sue Naegle with site visitors LEFT: Showtime’s David Nevins with wife Andrea RIGHT: Showtime’s Matt Blank and wife Susan LEFT: The CW’s Mark Pedowitz and wife Carolyn Martin RIGHT: CBS TV Distribution’s John Nogawski LEFT: USA Network’s Rob Wachtel and daughter Emily RIGHT: NBC Universal’s Lauren Zalaznick LEFT: Disney Channels Worldwide’s Gary Marsh with wife Jody RIGHT: Foreign exchange’s John Landgraf with wife Ali Turner’s Michael Wright, left, and Steve Koonin with site visitors LEFT: Fox Tv Producers’ Jack Abernathy and guest RIGHT: Warner Bros TV Group’s Bruce Rosenblum with wife Andie LEFT: Lifetime and History’s Nancy Dubuc and Make the most of Sharenow RIGHT: Weinstein TV’s Meryl Poster with Andrew Davilman LEFT: two and a half Males/The Big Bang Theory/Mike & Molly‘s Chuck Lorre with girlfriend Emmanuelle Vaugier RIGHT: Masterpiece‘s Rebecca Eaton Paradigm’s Mike Gores, left, and Kaira Schenck ICM’s Chris Von Goetz, left, Ted Chervin and Greg Lipstone LEFT: The The American Idol Show Show‘s Nigel Lythgoe RIGHT: AMC’s Joel Stillerman, left, and Charlie Collier

Love After 'Once' in the First Trailer for 'The Swell Season' (VIDEO)

The last time you heard the names Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová was probably in 2008, when they charmed your pants off in 'Once' and won an Oscar for Best Original Song. Since then, the onscreen duo continued their off-screen romance, broke-up, and toured the globe as The Swell Season. Now, a behind-the-scenes documentary about their love after fame and their fractured romance has arrived, fittingly titled 'The Swell Season.' Check out the first trailer for the film, which was directed by Nick August-Perna, Chris Dapkins and Carlo Mirabella-Davis. Look for 'The Swell Season' in select theaters on Oct. 7. [via Movieline]

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'Kathy Griffin: Pants Off': A Unique Message for Kim Kardashian (Exclusive Video)

Emmy champion Kathy Griffin has returned at Bravo with a brand new special, Kathy Griffin: Pants Off, which airs Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 9 p.m. And despite the fact that she's getting all of this industry respect from her peers recently, Griffin is not going to start holding her tongue now. PHOTOS: Kathy Griffin's 10 Naughty Emmy Speeches for Charlie Sheen, Kim Kardashian, The famous host oprah and much more The Hollywood Reporter comes with an exclusive start looking clip in the operate special and let us just say Kim Kardashian's marital mania has not steered clear of Griffin's attention. As though that's possible. Actually, she calls the truth star's wedding, "A freakin' Persian conversion, Armenian [expletive] nightmare from hell." And that is only for starters. STORY: Kathy Griffin Fires Back in a&E's 'Hoarders' in New Emmy Campaign Ad (Exclusive) Recorded before a offered-out crowd in the Sergerstrom Center for that Arts in Costa Mesa, Calif., Griffin also assumes her network neighbors, the actual Average women, presidential hopeful Michelle Bachman, trial darlingCasey Anthony, amongst others. She'll also share a unique story about Physical Violence Worsens. Watch THR's exclusive clip below. Email: Jethro.Nededog@thr.com Twitter: @TheRealJethro RELATED: Kathy Griffin Jams Bachmann Wanted's Husband (Video) Kathy Griffin Pulls a Jim Carrey: Claims Passion for Attacking Young Boys (Video) More Kathy Griffin Coverage on THR Kathy Griffin Bravo

Ratings: Monday Night Football Wins the Night; Dr. Oz Wins the Day

Cameron Wake and Tom Brady Monday Night Football had a big night in the ratings, just like Tom Brady on the field. The regular season debut of the venerable franchise on ESPN decimated the competition on both cable and broadcast television, attracting 14.57 million viewers for the NFL game between the New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins and a 6.3 rating among 18-to-49-year-olds. Brady made the hot South Florida night hotter, passing for 517 yards - merely the fifth-best in league history. And with the promise of more excitement like that, ESPN is sure to lure solid numbers throughout the season. ESPN, NFL extend Monday Night Football pact through 2021 The two-part Bachelor Pad finale, occupying all of ABC's prime time, averaged 7.07 million viewers and a 2.3 demo rating, preliminary Nielsen data showed. While the 2.8 rating among the advertiser-coveted demo marked an increase of 28 percent, the number could be artificially high because MondayNight Football was carried by ABC's Boston affiliate. Also skewing the numbers for Monday night was the 35-minute overrun of the U.S. Open men's tennis championship match on CBS. Bachelor Pad's Harrison: Holly should've told Michael about the engagement A solid runner-up in viewership was the first-run edition of Hell's Kitchen, which cooked for 5.76 million people and garnered a 2.4 demo rating at 9/8c on Fox. The Miss Universe Pageant, however, could only wear a sash that read: "Third Runner-Up." The 60th annual program lured 5.21 million (1.6 demo rating) to NBC. Catch up with the latest news Meantime, as the daytime season got under way Monday, Dr. Oz was in the house more than any other show. His show - with the benefit of taking over most of The Oprah Winfrey Show's time slots across the nation (80-plus) - pulled a 3.8 household rating and enjoyed a 36 percent increase over last year's season premiere. The View was next with 3.5 - up 8 percent from the year-earlier debut. Both shows seemed poised to fill the void left by Winfrey, daytime's queen for a quarter century. The news wasn't so good for Anderson Cooper. The debut of the CNN anchor's Anderson finished next to last, beating only The Wendy Williams Show. His show featuring Amy Winehouse's grieving parents did, however, have to compete with tennis, which started about 4:15 p.m. EDT.

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5 Most widely used New Shows Of Fall Television

La, Calif. -- It's time to stay into that couch, prop your foot up and grab the remote the completely new season of television will be here. By last count, there has been greater than 24 brand-new dramas and comedies set to debut over the following day or two, gathered to greater than an entire day and nights cost of television. Overwhelming? Certainly. But at AccessHollywood.com, weve got you covered. We spent the ultimate six days watching every single pilot and weve handled to narrow it lower for the Five Most widely used New Shows of Fall Television. Have a look, listed in order from the premiere date 1. Ringer Mixing drama, a murder mystery, and bushels of Twintrigue (get it? twin + intrigue), The CWs Ringer marks Sarah Michelle Gellars return to television. But Buffy The Vampire Slayer, this is not. You can't top Buffy, you understand Its exactly what it was. It absolutely was an amazing experience That was different, Sarah Michelle told Access Hollywood. I like film noir, I like the unraveling in the mysteries which i havent carried out twins before, therefore i thought, OK, why not? Double trouble Ringer finds Sarah Michelle playing troubled twins, whose lives have diverged on equally destructive paths. Ones a recouping addict abroad from testifying against a mob boss, others a wealthy NYer in the broken marriage, having a couple of large and extremely dangerous secrets. Essentially, the pitch in the show is the audience are let in about the secret in the actual beginning: Bridget and Siobhan, that are identical twins, have swapped lives, Ioan Gruffudd, who plays Siobhans husband, Andrew, told Access. So immediately you are likely to be add an outing of intrigue and backstabbing and high cliff wardrobe wardrobe hangers within the finish of every single episode. In my opinion its likely to be your preferred telenovelas, cleaning cleaning soap operas, joined with Damages, the Welshman added of his show, which opened up on Tuesday evening at 9 PM. 2. Two Broke Ladies And from dark mysteries concerning the Upper East Side with a greasy spoon in Brooklyn, next on our list might be the highly-anticipated new comedy from Sex as well as the City author and producer Michael Patrick King CBS Two Broke Women. Starring Kat Dennings and newcomer Jesse Behrs, Two Broke Women can be a saucy comedy in what happens whenever you mix a blunt-speaking, two-job working waitress getting a disgraced uptown princess. In my opinion the captivating factor about somebody with numerous money and losing each of their money was interesting, Michael Patrick mentioned within the Television Experts Association Summer season Session in August. And somebody whose existence was created to visit a specific way after which it out of the blue went one other way, was interesting. For Jesse, she mentioned the show, which premieres Monday, September 19 at 9:30 PM on CBS, builds up to a lot of laughs. It's also just really silly and funny and laugh-out-noisy kind of comedy, she's mentioned. 3. New Girl FOX is amping up their comedy plate this year with New Girl, starring the adorable Zooey Deschanel, sister of Bones star Emily. Recognized for her silver screen roles in films like Elf and (500) Occasions of Summer season, Zooey brings her charm and penchant for song for the character of Jess, a young lady anxiously searching for new digs Its of a girl named Jess. She'll get left by her boyfriend of several many she type of takes a place to reside so she moves together with three males who live in a loft, Zooey told Access in the show, which premieres on September 20 at 9 PM on FOX. Its just type of an amazing intersection of those peoples personas. The comedy really arrives in the figures. By having an attractive girl getting several shoulders to cry on, it can result in slightly romance too. In my opinion theres certainly slightly Mike and Diane, Zooey added, referencing Moonlighting. Wonderful these males, I appear enjoy it is mainly the mix of numerous character defects, like engaging in one anothers way. Ultimately, they may drive each other crazy, additionally they all love each other concurrently. I certainly think theres several options to date as with that the figures are gonna go. 4. Revenge Modern Family may be charge in to the next program making our Five Most widely used New Shows of Fall Television list, but theres nothing funny about Fundamental steps scintillating new drama Revenge. Emily VanCamp leads the cast from the fall TV entry, loosely good Count of Monte Cristo. The first sort Brothers and sisters & Brothers and sisters star plays Emily Thorne, a young lady of means, who heads for the Hamptons, independently bent on enacting vengeance against people who needed her father from her becoming an adult and forever by framework him for just about any terrible crime. It'll get dark, shes dark, Emily told Access. Basically all she lives for is revenge. She's nothing left to eliminate. In my opinion its more a calculated kind of destruction they desires to happen. Sherrrd like to check out them suffer and be capable of sense might realize that happening, she added of her character Emilys goals inside the show, which premieres Wednesday, September 21 at 10 PM on ABC. 5. Homeland It needed a effective, suspenseful script, but Emmy and Golden Globe champion Claire Danes was wooed to series television for Homeland, the best program to produce our list. In my opinion theres a lot liberty that particular has in cable, Claire mentioned recently within the TCAs of signing on for your drama. You are in a position to curse a good deal. You are capable of getting naked a good deal In my opinion that thats more inviting in comparison to relatively moderate work several hours. Its just the creative flexibility. In Showtimes hour-extended drama, Claire stars as Barbara Mathison, an unconventional CIA agent, worried about the return of Sergeant Nicholas Brody, a marine who was simply trapped in Afghanistan, eight years after he'd been presumed dead. Its British actor and former Gang of Brothers and sisters star Damian Lewis who plays Sergeant Brody, a man fighting to sit in existence home along with his wife Jessica --Versus Morena Baccarin and numerous secrets. Personally, it really can get better and, Damian stated within the TCAs of his new gig on Homeland. In England, we cant get this kind of TV. We don't possess the assets We don't have film and TV language inside our DNA very much the same everybody do here. As well as the large concept in telling it compellingly, entertainingly, in a psychologically real way together with an intricate technique is something we just we dont develop as often as everybody do. To ensure that i'm able to be this can be a thrill. Homeland premieres Sunday, October 2 at 10 PM on Showtime. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All rights reserved.These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Venice dishes Controcampo awards

The Venice Film Festival has granted its first jerk."Scialla!" (Chill), a parent-and-boy laffer marking Italo scribe Francesco Bruni's dierectorial debut, may be the champion from the primary jerk within the Controcampo Italiano section, devoted to new trends in Italian cinema.Created by Beppe Caschetto, with financing from RAI Cinema, "Chill" stars Fabrizio Bentivoglio ("The Household Friend") being an apathetic upon the market schoolteacher who finds out he's a15-years old boy. Barbora Bobulova ("Coco Chanel") plays an old pornstar. Pic is a surprise Lido crowdpleaser.Bruni and helmer Paolo Virzi authored the script for "The Very First Beautiful Factor," Italy's 2010 foreign-language Oscar contender.The 2010 broadened Controcampo section also dished out a best docu jerk to Fiorenza Infascelli's hard-striking "Pugni chiusi," about several laid-off Sardinian employees who stage a protest within an abandoned jailhouse.The Controcampo short prize visited "A Chjna " by Jonas Carpignano, an old Spike Lee collaborator. The winning short is one of the struggles of Italy's illegal immigrants in Southern Italia. Contact Nick Vivarelli at nvivarelli@gmail.com

An 'Embarrassed' Ryan Gosling Explains How He Came to Stop That NYC Street Fight

“I’m embarrassed,” explains Ryan Gosling of the infamous street fight he stopped in New York that eventually went viral. “I think that guy really was stealing that other guy’s painting, so I should have just kept my nose out of it.” The good Samaritan has clearly put a lot of thought into what went down that day when he sprang into action while casually strolling through the street in a striped tank and capris, satchel in hand. Watch Gosling relive that harrowing day on video after the jump. Get More: Movie Trailers, Movies Blog You’ve got to love the self-awareness Gosling displays in looking at the skirmish from an outside perspective: “He’s getting his ass kicked by his hero, and then the guy from The Notebook shows up and makes it weirder…” Rest easy, Gosling. You’re still a real hero (and a real human being) to us here at Movieline. And finally, we have an answer to the other question on our mind ever since the street fight hit the web: What’s up with the outfit, Ryan? “I had just come from the gymnasium, and I was all stretched out and feeling warmed up.” Of course you were. (Side note: Add the Gosling signature workout capris ‘n’ striped tank ensemble to this year’s Halloween costume lists, uberfans.) Ryan Gosling Addresses Viral Street-Fight [MTV]

Matthew Fox's Arrest Prompts Internet Jokes, Career Advice and Conspiracy Theories

Former Lost star Matthew Fox's arrest in Cleveland for allegedly punching a female bus driver in the chest and stomach sent fans of the ABC series online to express confusion, impart career advice and make quite a few Lost jokes at the actor's expense.our editor recommendsMatthew Fox Arrested for Assaulting Woman in ClevelandMatthew Fox Posed for Pictures With Fans Prior to Altercation At Dark UFO, one of the most active Lost fan websites during the series' run, comments ranged from the absurd (Christopher Hopkins wrote "Going down-hill since the Island... 'We have to go BACK!'") to the concerned. A commenter named WiseOldMother wrote, "Matthew Fox sounds like he is overworked and in need of a break back home in Wyoming. I'm not sure what was going on in Cleveland but maybe some of these crazy guy characters he has been doing lately are starting to 'bleed' through into his personal life!!" STORY: Matthew Fox Arrested For Punching a Woman in Cleveland Meanwhile, at The Lost Forum, fans of the tricky and twist-filled show reacted in a way totally in sync with their TV tastes. Commenter LovebirdsJATE wrote, "I saw this and I just don't know what to think. I don't want to believe it, but how could it not be true? A look a-like? A big hoax???" The reaction tended toward humor on Twitter, where Conan writer Rob Kutner wrote that he told police, "'I had to get back to the Island!'" ("We have to go back!" was a fan-favorite catch-phrase after Fox said in the series' third season finale.) Similarly, Daniel Tuch, a writer's assistant for the USA series Burn Notice tweeted, "Apparently she ignored his plea of 'We have to go back!'" Cleveland resident MaryLeeS had her own theory on Twitter, speculating, "Maybe he thought she was the smoke monster?" Related Topics Matthew Fox

Kathy Griffin to Host Emmys Aftermath Special for TV Guide Network

Kathy Griffin Two-time Emmy winner Kathy Griffin is about to bite the hand that feeds her: She's hosting a no-holds-barred Emmys special for TV Guide Network. "Shhh... don't tell anyone from TV Guide Network, but I swear I am going to say whatever I want the day after the Emmys. I will have gone to all the parties and been kicked out of at least two," Griffin said. "My feet are going to hurt and I will have either won or lost another Emmy. If I were you, I would tune in because I will be naming names." Griffin, who is nominated again this year for her Bravo reality show Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List, will gather with a group of friends and chat about the winners, losers, red carpet looks and behind-the-scenes happenings from the 2011 Primetime Emmys. Kathy Griffin's Emmys Aftermath airs Monday, Sept. 19, at 8/7c on TV Guide Network.

BBC America, Logo Reviving 'Absolutely Fabulous' With New Specials

Twenty years after TV viewers were introduced to the Britishcomedy phenomenonAbsolutely Fabulous,BBC America and Logo have struck a deal to bring it back.our editor recommends'Absolutely Fabulous' to Return to BBC1Fox picks up 'Absolutely Fabulous' pilot The U.S. channels will launch three all-new specials, with writer-starJennifer Saunders and her counterpartJoanna Lumley reprising their roles as Edina Monsoon and Patsy Stone.The pair was last seen together in 2006, when the actresses teamed for BBC America comedy Clatterford. "We hope that, like a good bottle of champagne we have grown better with age but lost none of our sparkle... We fully intend to party like it's 1991," said Saunders. "When we started filming in West London, it was like time had stood still. It was raining. Nevertheless we are so happy to be working for an audience that has grown just a tiny bit older, like us, but is still willing to let us fall over on TV in the name of PR." Added executive producer Jon Plowman, "I can divulge that all of us have got a bit older, though we will be doing our best not to show it, and thankfully none of us have got any wiser. All of the originals who are back together again are still truly absolutely fabulous and we hope that the new adventures of Edina, Patsy, Saffy, Bubble and Mother, plus a few surprising guests, will entertain both our tried and trusted U.S. fans as well as gain us some new friends." The deal to revive the 1990s series was brokered by Jemma Adkins, SVP of TV sales & co-productions fiction at BBC Worldwide America. BBC Worldwide owns global distribution rights to the new specials, which Logo and BBC America will co-produce. Both U.S. nets are already in the Ab Fab business with repeats airing on their schedules. Email: Lacey.Rose@THR.com; Twitter: @LaceyVRose Related Topics BBC America