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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.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.

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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