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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.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