'The Adventures of Tintin' Clip: Andy Serkis' Captain Haddock Showcases Real Seamanship

Considering that Andy Serkis might get an unlikely Oscar nomination for his focus on 'Rise from the Planet from the Apes,' it's apparent the actor has were built with a pretty great 2011. Using the year in the dying cycle, however, Serkis is going to get another jolt: he stars in 'The Adventures of Tintin' as Captain Haddock, the Oscar Madison to Tintin's (Jamie Bell) Felix Ungar. Within this new clip in the Spielberg-directed motion-capture adventure, Haddock requires a challenge provided by Tintin to heart -- after which handles to knock his new friend unconscious. Browse the clip ahead. 'The Adventures of Tintin' has gone out in theaters on Wednesday. Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Sen. Barbara Boxer Backs Online Anti-Piracy Legislation

Looks like the conservative Christian group Florida Family Association has finally succeeded in making a name for itself: first by convincing Lowe's it should pull ads from TLC's All-American Muslim, then through the good fortune of Lowe's admitting it had done so.our editor recommendsRussell Simmons Calls for Lowe's Boycott, Personally Buys Ad Time on 'All-American Muslim'Lowe's Issues Problematic Apologies After Pulling Ads From TLC's 'All-American Muslim'Lowe's Under Fire for Pulling 'All-American Muslim' AdsLawsuit Claims TLC's 'All-American Muslim' Was Stolen From TV Production Company (Exclusive)'All-American Muslim': The Football Team Finds a Way Around Ramadan (Exclusive Video)All-American Muslim: TV Review Until recently, FFA had been flying beneath the radar as a sort of poor-man's version of the better-known Parents Television Council. Not that it craved its relative anonymity, it's just that its campaigns weren't generating a lot of press, and the victories it had claimed were suspect because advertisers usually didn't acknowledge that they were dropping support of a TV show due to FFA's efforts. PHOTOS: 10 of TV's Biggest Television Show Controversies The FFA, for example, claims that 107 companies stopped advertising on Modern Family after FFA supporters sent e-mails complaining that the agenda of ABC's hit show was to normalize same-sex relationships while characterizing heterosexual couples as abnormal. Good luck, though, getting any of the show's former advertisers to admit that FFA had anything to do with their decision to stop buying ad time on Modern Family. More likely they'll say the ads ran their course and that was the end of it. While the general public may not have been familiar with FFA, it has been known to entertainment public-relations executives who have had to deal with e-mails stemming from its campaigns. For a few years, for example, FFA supporters have been e-mailing Disney and CEO Bob Iger their displeasure over Gay Day at Disney World being held during regular operating hours, as opposed to Grad Night and Night of Joy (a Christian celebration), events that are held after-hours. STORY:Lowe's Pulls Ads from TLC Show 'All-American Muslim' "Please stop this offensive event from occurring in the midst of thousands of children by requiring that it be held after regular operating hours when thousands of children will not be in the park," says an e-mail at the FFA site that visitors are encouraged to send to Disney and Iger. Targets of the FFA also have includedDegrassi, Glenn Martin DDS, RuPaul's Drag Race, The Girls Next Door andE!True Hollywood Story: Jenna Jameson. In each case, advertisers were contacted and the FFA claimed at least partial victory when many of them stopped buying ad time on the allegedly offending shows. As for the All-American Muslim campaign, FFA says that 65 companies pulled their commercials after its supporters sent thousands of emails, though it's Lowe's that generated controversy with its admission. "We understand the program raised concerns, complaints or issues from multiple sides of the viewer spectrum, which we found after doing research of news articles and blogs covering the show," a Lowe's spokesperson told The Hollywood Reporter on Friday. On Monday, civil-rights entities and liberal politicians were denouncing the decision made by the giant home-improvement retailer, as were some celebrities. Mia Farrow, Russell Simmons and Kal Penn, for example, are urging boycotts of Lowe's. STORY:Lowe's Under Fire for Pulling 'All-American Muslim' Ads "I will sic evry civil rights agency on @lowes until they straighten this out," Simmons tweeted, while Farrow and Penn pointed followers to an online petition that denounces the retailer. FFA's problem with All-American Muslim stems from the work of a couple of conservative writers: Robert Spencer, author of The Complete Infidel's Guide to the Koran, and Pamela Geller, author of Stop the Islamization of America: A Practical Guide to the Resistance. "The main danger of All-American Muslim is that it's misleading," writes Geller in an article reprinted by FFA. "The Muslims portrayed in the show are free to choose their path. That is the beauty of living in a free society. But so many aren't. ... Who speaks for Jessica Mokdad, who lived not far from where this show is taping, in Dearborn, Michigan? Mokdad was honor murdered by her stepfather, Rahim Alfetlawi, for 'not following Islam.'" And Spencer writes: "All that All-American Muslim gives us is a denunciation of 'Islamophobia' featuring Muslims who could never have conceivably inspired any suspicion of Islam in the first place. The show is a bait-and-switch." Natrually, liberal bloggers are incensed over such criticisms of the show. "It should come as no shock to you that the FFA is associated with evangelical Christians," says an item at Jezebel.com. "The organization's goal is to 'defend, protect and promote traditional, biblical values.' Ah yes, the Bible. The book that declares you may not wear a garment made of wool and linen." PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery PTC vs. TV: 10 Television Show Controversies Related Topics Bob Iger RuPaul The Walt Disney Company TLC All-American Muslim

'The Tree of Life' Wins Three San Francisco Critics Awards, Including Best Picture

A concert featuring hitmakers Bush, Sublime, Social Distortion, 311, and Blink 182 sounds like a dream bill -- for 1999. But that was the topline on night one of this year's KROQ Acoustic Christmas, held at its regular home Gibson Amphitheater at Universal. A stark contrast to the 22-year-old fest's usual standard of lining up talent that's representative of the cutting edge of rock, it was also a somewhat depressing reminder of the aging demographic that actually still listens to rock music, with many in the audience downing large amounts of nostalgia along with their Bud Lights.our editor recommendsSee a Little Light: A Celebration of the Music and Legacy of Bob Mould: Concert ReviewMetallica India Concert Cancellation Leads To Chaos as Fans Trash Stage (Video)The Big 4: Concert Review The outlook's not enitrely cynical: many of these bands have major current hits and could handily sell out a show of their own at a similarly sized (or bigger) venue, an arbiter of strength that gave the show a once-in-a-lifetime (or, at least, every couple decades) feel. For what it's worth, the second night's lineup, scheduled for this evening, skews far more current, with major artists like The Black Keys and Florence and the Machine playing alongside retro-faves Jane's Addiction, signaling that all is not lost for those who choose a guitar over a turntable or drum machine. STORY:Outside Lands: A Rock Festival Fit For Foodies Still, by far the biggest thrills of this first night came in the form of singalongs to songs that are old enough to drive. "Glycerine," Bush's 1994 hit, found still-youthful-looking frontman Gavin Rossdale soaked to the bone with water and sweat (mostly culled from a marathon crowd-run a few songs earlier), leading the audience in a crescendo that erupted when he was joined by the rest of his band for a few headbanging bars at the song's climax. "Smoke Two Joints," Sublime With Rome's opening ska-rocker, was accompanied by the sound of hundreds of lighters getting to work, just as it would have been had the band been arena-sized when they recorded it, in 1992 (the band was a last-minute replacement for Incubus, who backed out due to a member's illness). And headliner Blink-182 bounced through near-oldies like "Rock Show," "What's My Age Again," and "Dammit (Growing Up)" as well as recent hits like the smarter-than-you'd-think "Up All Night," pogoing and making sex jokes that keep them perpetually in their early '20s, despite forehead-wrinkles that would suggest otherwise. A few of the bands worked at least a bit of holiday cheer into their sets: Blink played not just one but two Christmas-themed songs ("Happy Holidays, You Bastard" and the written-for-KROQ rarity "I Won't Be Home For Christmas"), and workhorse punk stalwarts Social Distortion claimed they were going to break into a Christmas jam, before covering "Ring of Fire" to close their set. But major points are due to openers New Found Glory, the only band to embrace the "acoustic" part of "Acoustic Christmas," via a fine singalong of "Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire." Elsewhere on the bill, the chuff-rock of Chevelle and 311's approachable reggae rock came off as somewhat pose-y, despite each band's energetic push to prove otherwise. The only newcomers on the bill, Irvine's Young The Giant, brought indie-rock to the caravan, but outside of their two hits, "Cough Syrup" and "My Body," the band's intricate arrangements and vocals were enitirely lost on an audience antsy for the youngsters to finish up so that they could get busy reliving their own youth. Photo by Jeff Kravitz,InsideCelebPics.com PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery Dollars After Death: 12 Albums That Got Big Posthumous Sales Boosts

10 of Hollywood's Priciest Pieces of History: From the 'Friends' Couch to 'Oz's' Ruby Reds

Zade Rosenthal/Marvel Studios/Paramount Pictures"Thor" Marvel Studios is wasting no time in getting Thor 2 back on track after shocking Hollywood by parting ways with director Patty Jenkins on Tuesday.our editor recommends'Thor 2' Director Patty Jenkins Exits'Pretty Little Liars,' 'Thor,' Charlie Sheen Are Top Twitter Topics of 2011 Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that the company is looking at two director prospects: Alan Taylor and Daniel Minahan. Taylor's most well-known feature may be 1996's Palookaville, but he has become a huge cable TV helmer, directing episodes of HBO's Game of Thrones, Boardwalk Empire and The Sopranos and AMC's Mad Men, among others. He also directed the pilot for NBC's Playboy Club. Minahan also is a big name in the TV world, working on Game of Thrones, True Blood, Deadwood and Grey's Anatomy. Marvel was also in the middle of hiring a writer when the Jenkins exit occurred. Don Payne had written a draft and Sheldon Turner was among those being discussed to work on the script, but the new shortlist of possible writers consists of John Collee, whose credits include Happy Feet and Master and Commander: Far Side of the World, Robert Rodat, the scribe who created the TNT show Falling Skies and wrote Saving Private Ryan, and Roger Avary, best known for sharing an Oscar with Quentin Tarantino for writing Pulp Fiction. Jenkins beat out several other contenders for the Thor 2 directing gig when Marvel announced her as its choice in mid-October. The move put the helmer on track to be the first female director of a Marvel movie and only woman to ever direct a big-budget superhero or comic book movie. That changed when word broke on Tuesday that she and Marvel were going their separate ways over the standard excuse of "creative differences." Marvel may be moving fast on the sequel to this past summer's hit, but it does have some time on its side: Thor 2 is slated for a Nov. 15, 2013 release. Marvel declined to comment. Email: Borys.Kit@thr.com Twitter: @Borys_Kit Email: Kim.Masters@thr.com Twitter: @KimMasters PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery 'Thor' Premiere Pics Thor Thor 2

Oscars: Stellar Work By Veterans May Keep Upstarts From Supporting Actor Race

Although you will discover some youthful Hollywood turks trying to interrupt through inside an Large and very Close race to find the best Supporting Actor Oscar, 2011 may eventually become known to as year in the veteran. Acting tales with decades of legendary screen performances and Oscar individuals who win dominate the region of management in one of Oscars most crowded and intriguing groups. With names like Christopher Plummer, Max von Sydow, Ben Kingsley, Nick Nolte, George Clooney, Kaira Pitt, Albert Brooks, Kenneth Branagh, Tom Hanks and Robert Forster inside the mix, the pedigree of competitors for top Performance by an actress in the Supporting Role is formidable indeed. But sometimes a relative newcomer like Jonah Hill or Patton Oswalt swoop in and proceed and take whole factor? Listed below are the primary players. Management CHRISTOPHER PLUMMER, BEGINNERS Plummer turns 82 this month andis experiencing a substantial revival in a film acting career that goes back to 1958, when he gained his debut in Stage Struck. Ever since then his fine screen roles have frequently been surpassed by their very own stage-struck ways getting a volume of memorable performances inside the theater plus a couple that won him Tony Honours. He only received his first Oscar nomination couple of years ago forThe Last Station. but along with his touching role just like a 75-year-old widower who finally decides to leave the closet, he may grab the specific statuette this time around around. A powerful, if small, supporting role inThe GirlWithThe Dragon Tattoo only adds to his chances. MAX von SYDOW, Very Noisy And Very CLOSE Getting a existence spent just before the cameras in excess of six decades, the 82-year-old von Sydow is certainly an acting legend whose work ranges from the 3 major landmark Ingmar Bergman films for the harrowing Exorcist. Yet like Plummer (who's just eight several days his junior), he incredibly remains Oscar-nominated only once or twice, for 1987s Pelle the Conqueror. But his touchingand completely wordless performance just like a distant grandfather inExtremely Noisy And Very Close could finally be his ticket for the Kodak stage. KENNETH BRANAGH, MY WEEK WITH MARILYN Another acting icon, Laurence Olivier, may also be factor relating to this years supporting race — however in cases like this he's being channeled by the best Olivier fan and student Kenneth Branagh, who shows Olivier in 1956 while he was pointing and starring with Marilyn Monroe inside the Prince As Well As The Showgirl. Branagh has handled many Olivier screen roles likeHenry V and Hamlet (he even directed the remake of Oliviers Sleuth), but coping with the specific persona in the guy themselves was particularly challenging and puts him — and also the mentor — back inside the Oscar race. BEN KINGSLEY, HUGO Already an Oscar champion for 1982sGandhi, Kingsley effectively assumes the role of film pioneer Georges Melies in Martin Scorseses valentine towards the start of movies. Getting an overall total of four nominations split evenly between lead and supporting groups, Kingsley is certainly an Academy favorite who once again produces an memorable character, one with great meaning for your filmmakers who certainly are voting. Will being really the only serious candidate in the 3d movie also separate him within the pack? ALBERT BROOKS, DRIVE To date Brooks only agreed to be recognized for comedy — people he written and directed and people he starred in. He being formerly Oscar-nominated for his amusing supporting submit 1987sBroadcast News. But not one of them of his previous work prepared experts and audiences for his nasty, villainous Bernie Rose inside the noirish thriller Drive. But his brilliant interpretation and awesome new screen persona should by divine intention win him another Oscar nomination. Kaira PITT, THE TREE OF Existence Pitt can be a double threat this year. Hes already won the NY Film Experts award given for bothMoneyball andThe Tree Of Existence, and since its debut in Cannes, Terrence Malicks Palme dOr champion has sparked Oscar buzz for Pitts effectively low-key change-of-pace and considerably acclaimed behave as a 19 fifties-era father. Could he become among people rare thesps who score both supporting and lead actor nominations inside the same year? Dont wager against it. JONAH HILL, MONEYBALL Pitts co-star in Moneyball who was simply most broadly noted for his antics in movies like Superbad loved his first taste of honours buzz for losing several pounds and shrewdly underplaying the whiz-kid genius who appears by getting an inexpensive formula to make a winning baseball team. Going in person with Pitt, Hill shown he could hold their very own much like he did in last years lesser-known Cyrus. KEVIN SPACEY, MARGIN CALL Despite the fact that film was well-received at its Sundance debut,Margin Call wasn't considered a substantial honours contender, even by a unique distributor. That has changed with several early honours and Oscar talk for just two-time champion Kevin Spacey, which has spent a lot more time lately running Londons Old Vic rather than by themself film career. A large change-of-pace performance won raves and could put Spacey within the leading row within the Oscars. PATTON OSWALT, Youthful ADULT Possibly best known to like a stand-up comedian as well as the voice in the lead rat in Pixars Ratatouille, Oswalt is quickly creating his qualifications just like a serious actor, first inside the considerably acclaimed indie film The Big Fan now around the bigger scale just like a lonely guy whose existence took it's origin from a unlucky incident in secondary school. His moments opposite Charlize Theron are awkward, funny, poignant and memorable. Consider The Choices GEORGE CLOONEY, PHILIP SEYMOUR HOFFMAN, PAUL GIAMATTI, THE IDES OF MARCH A great stars showcase, this political thriller supplies a trio of supporting roles for just about any trio of Oscar and Emmy individuals who win (including its director, Clooney). Nonetheless they may all cancel each other out. Hoffman may have the benefit incorporated within this due to his other fine supporting submit Moneyball. NICK NOLTE, WARRIOR Another veteran inside the race, Noltes searing performance just like a wayward father might possibly not have been seen by enough voters in this particular box-office challenged but much respected early September release. TOM HANKS, Very Noisy And Very CLOSE This two-time Oscar individuals who win presence just like a devoted father and husband who's destroyed on 9/11 is felt with the film, but his actual limited screen timerules himout andmeans von Sydow gets the better shot. ARMIE HAMMER, J. EDGAR Coping with vary extremely from his 20s to his dying years, Hammer developed a strong impression since the loyal confidante and companion Clyde Tolson in Clint Eastwoods biopic of FBI legend J. Edgar Hoover. But no matter the complex character of his role, a lot of the honours talk seems devoted to Leonardo DiCaprios lead turn. ROBERT FORSTER, THE DESCENDANTS Every so often a artist might take limited screen a while and win an Oscar. Think Judi Dench and Beatrice Straight among others. In only two moments, Forster was memorable. CHRISTOPH WALTZ, JOHN C. REILLY, CARNAGE Both male stars had their moments, but Waltz once again stole the show in Roman Polanskis adaptation in the Broadway hit. Still, its difficult to imagine each one of these breaking on their unique, meaning a split decision together with a difficult path to a nomination. VIGGO MORTENSEN,A Dangerous METHOD As Sigmund Freud, Mortensen again proves he is amongst the versatile stars around. Dont underestimate the admiration his fellow stars have for him. JOHN HAWKES, MARTHA MARCY MAY MARLENE After penetrating along with his first nomination in last yearsWinter’s Bone, can he ensure it is two back to back even though the film hasn’t acquired plenty of honours traction? DAVID THEWLIS, The Lady It may be referred to as Lady, in dual roles as her cancer-stricken husband and also the brother, Thewlis was perfect throughout. You now request , will enough voters even notice to supply him a try inside the race. COREY STOLL, Evening amount of time in PARIS Playing the embodiment from the youthful Ernest Hemingway with deadpan precision, this little-known actor stole the show in Woodsy Allens finest box office success. Could he function as category sleeper? He already has nabbed a Spirit jerk. JIM BROADBENT,THE IRON LADY Oscar champion Broadbent (Iris) is certainly formidable in any role he occupies, which he certainly provides as Denis Thatcher, doting husband of British Pm Margaret Thatcher. But Denis was always overshadowed by his wife in solid existence, and this is especially true opposite Meryl Streep here. TOM HIDDLESTON,WAR Equine Hiddleston can be a standout, particularly in a single scene. but the horses will be the stars people seem to become talking about. BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH,Mess TAILOR SOLDIER SPY Another War Equine thesp separated itself inside the new adaptation in the John LeCarre spy thriller, but for reasons uknown buzz has yet to create for his sterling performance. Based on the work, his time is coming initially from. ANDY SERKIS,RISE In The PLANET In The APES Serkis might be the indisputable king in the Mo Cap stars, and also the performance as Caesar charge ape in this particular Planet In The Apes prequel will get the whole campaign support of20th Century Fox. Nevertheless the question remains: Might be the strategy too questionable among his fellow stars to attain him entry to the golden circle?

Tomei, Jackson board 'Inescapable'

Marisa Tomei and Joshua Jackson are joining Alexander Siddig because the leads within the indie thriller "Unavoidable." Film is going to be directed by "Cairo Time" author-director Ruba Nadda, who also authored the script. It will likely be created by Daniel Iron ("Edwin Boyd," "Cairo Time") with Lance Samuels ("The Bang Bang Club"). Christine Vachon of Killer Films, Kirk D'Amico of Myriad Pictures and Mark Slone of Alliance Films are executive producers. Alliance Films will even distribute "Unavoidable" in Canada. Project may be the story of the Syrian expatriate (Siddig) whose journalist daughter gets lost in Damascus. He or she must go back to his homeland to locate her regardless of the risks and calls on the former love (Tomei) to assist him. An embassy official (Jackson) is in the beginning useful but might have an idea of their own. Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com

Chewbacca on 'Glee': A History of 'Star Wars' Figures Showing up in Something That Isn't 'Star Wars'

Chewbacca will probably be around the holiday episode of 'Glee.' Sadly, it doesn't appear that he'll be taking part in almost any Existence Day occasions (for those who have whatrrrs your opinion Existence Day describes, I apologize), but he'll be showing up in certain kind of Christmas dream sequence. "Oh, heavens, Chewbacca showing up on 'Glee' is really a travesty towards the sanctity of 'Star Wars,'" you'd have most likely stated before you decide to ever viewed 'The Phantom Menace.' Now, you simply shrug. I simply shrugged. Han Solo just shrugged. Many of us are, with each other, shrugging. But! It does not happen frequently, but this is not the very first time a 'Star Wars' character, performed through the original actor, has made an appearance in something which is not The Exorcist. Behold, (not counting advertisements) a history of 'Star Wars' figures showing up in something that isn't 'Star Wars.' 'The Muppet Show' Hey, remember 'The Muppets'? Whatever happened for them? Anyway, in 1980, Luke Skywalker, C-3P0 and R2D2 were searching for Chewbacca (they ought to really try searching around the group of 'Glee'). Hey, need to see some overacting? Go forward to five:40 to look at Mark Hamill scream "Lower using the Empire!" before kicking lower a door. 'Sesame Street' R2-D2 is deeply in love with a fireplace hydrant. That's about this. C-3PO does attempt to talk R2-D2 using this foolishness. People should pay attention to C-3P0 more frequently. Anti-Smoking PSA This isn't a real commercial, therefore it counts. Technically it is a pubic service announcement about the advantages of smoking. Look how awesome R2-D2 looks having a cigarette! If I wish to be as awesome as Artoo, I ought to smoke. OK, getting just re-viewed that clip, apparently C-3PO does not would like you to smoke. Right, it had been the '70s, so who knows. Lesson learned: Don't smoke. Whooping Cough PSA Also, do not get whooping cough. Smoking doesn't cause whooping cough, a minimum of in humans. But, the research is not yet proven on droids. Look, all I understand is the fact that I simply viewed R2-D2 smoking a butt, now he's the whooping cough. You realize, I've got a feeling that anybody that has ever emerge against immunizing children has most likely seen this add. I possibly could picture a predicament by which hearing C-3PO patronizingly saying, "parents of Earth, please immunize your children,Inch would lead some parent to avoid exactly that from spite. 1997 MTV Music Honours Mike Myers granted Chewbacca an eternity achievement award in the 1997 MTV Music Honours. Understand this, Chewbacca won this award before he even made an appearance on 'Glee.' You are able to contact Mike Ryan on Twitter Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Will.i.am Joins 'The Voice' U.K. as Coach

NY - Wally Disney Boss Robert Iger has spent $a million to purchase Apple stock inside a symbolic expression of confidence within the technology company's outlook, Reuters reported.our editor recommendsWalt Disney Stretches Robert Iger's Contract Through June 2016Steve Jobs' Sister Recalls the Apple Co-Founder's Final Words Iger bought 2,670 Apple shares now in an average cost of $375 each, based on a regulating filing. This news uses Apple lately added the Disney boss to the board of company directors and named Arthur Levinson chairman following a dying of company founder Jobs. Jobs would be a Disney board member and also the entertainment company's biggest investor following Disney's purchase of Pixar in 2006. Email: Georg.Szalai@thr.com Twitter: @georgszalai Related Subjects Bob Iger Jobs Apple

Ghost Protocol To Create At The Beginning Of France On IMAX Screens

Paramounts Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol has added another layer towards the rollout plans while using news the film will preview in France in IMAX a couple of days before its official 12 , 14 release inside the territory. Vital has confirmed in my opinion this can mark the initial paid out shows worldwide. The newest chapter inside the Tom Cruise franchise will premiere within the Dubai Worldwide Film Festival on 12 , 7. five days later, it'll experience 5 of Frances IMAX-fitted screens in Paris, Lyon, Toulouse and Rouen. The movies official run then begins in France on Wednesday 12 , 14. Ghost Protocol can also be released in IMAX inside the Uk on 16 screens on 12 , 21, 5 days before it opens wide because territory. IMAX previews come from america on 12 , 16, 5 days just before the film’s regular bow there on 12 , 21. The film features greater than 30 minutes of moments shot with IMAX cameras. On IMAX screens, people sequences will expand to fill the entire canvas. A featured sequence includes Tom Cruise’s now-famous stunt of scaling the Burj Khalifa Tower in Dubai, the cell phone industry's greatest building.

Top Quality Graduates From Oprahs Nigeria Women School

First Launched: November 30, 2011 11:22 AM EST Credit: HARPO Productions Caption The famous host the famous host oprah in S. Africa within the opening in the Leadership Academy for GirlsHENLEY-ON-KLIP, Nigeria -- Mpumi Nobiva was elevated by her grandmother in the neighborhood beset by poverty and crime after her mother died of Helps. Now one of the primary to complete The famous host the famous host oprah Winfreys school, she's headed to college in New You are able to. Winfrey spent $40 million to supply her women a campus with computer and science labs, a library together with a wellness center. None paid out tuition. The students are high-high high achievers, frequently from cities where schools are fighting to conquer the legacy of apartheid. And since the South African school year will get near its finish, all 72 people in the schools first graduation class are actually proven to schools in Nigeria as well as the united states . States. More than twelve have acquired full scholarship grants or loans. Winfrey shared with her students that whenever you train a lady, you train a nation. The initial class, my class, will prove that, mentioned Nobiva, 18, who'll study visual and undertaking arts at Manley C. Cruz College in Charlotte now now, New You are able to. Winfrey will probably be within the school for graduation occasions within the month of the month of january, school government bodies mentioned Wednesday as students collected to reflect around the encounters throughout the final five years. The school that has attracted sometimes harsh attention because of the celebrity who founded it, in addition to because of early problems. Students are actually billed with being spoiled. Accusations the lady used to take care of the ladies inside their dormitory had rather roughed up teens were the subject of mind lines around the globe. The woman was discovered innocent a year ago. Taken, an infant born with a student within the school is discovered dead, again drawing worldwide attention. Yes, weve had bad coverage, Nobiva mentioned. Nevertheless it has certainly made us more effective. Winfrey, which has visited her school frequently, is promoting a sense of purpose. On Wednesday, Nobivas childhood friends ambitious doctors, an accountant, engineers and lawyers spoke from the expects for everyone their cities. Imaginable the impact of ladies with this particular insight venturing out to the world, Nobiva mentioned. Copyright 2011 with the Connected Press. All rights reserved. These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

GOP should try auditions, not debates

The recent debates among GOP presidential candidates have made for good theater, but the partys casting choices havent done so well in their closeups.The recent debates among GOP presidential candidates have made for good theater, but the partys casting choices havent done so well in their closeups.Memo to: Roger AilesFrom: Peter BartWatching yet another presidential debate last week, I was left with the following question: Why haven't the Republicans found themselves a casting director?OK, I realize this is a "Hollywood" response to a political issue, but clearly the present lineup of misfits and miscreants cannot represent the optimal leadership of a major political party.I put this question to you, Roger, for two reasons: As president of Fox News, your control over the on-air real estate gives you extraordinary power over the politics of the right. Further, you have exhibited great talent in the casting of your allegedly "fair and balanced" shows: The O'Reilly-Hannity axis continues to flatten competition.So isn't it time to be a little more "Hollywood" in your next important production: defeating Obama?Having worked in the movie business over the years, I am keenly cognizant of the tortuous nature of the casting process. I have watched filmmakers endlessly rerun clips of their prospective actors, desperately trying to anticipate performance and chemistry.I've even done some detective work, finding the first movie auditions of stars like Brando and Paul Newman. I was curious whether I could detect their "star quality" in their first nervous and tentative readings. (The answer was yes; they were superstars even as callow newcomers.)I don't like second-guessing, Roger, but from their initial performances it became clear that Rick Perry, Herman Cain, Michelle Bachman, Rick Santorum and Ron Paul weren't ready for primetime. Further, the Romney campaign keeps playing like one of those soggy sitcoms that the networks canceled one or two seasons ago and that accidentally got plugged into the schedule once again.Now, Roger, we all know you have not only the power but also the experience to do better. You nurtured the career of a smart but smarmy Richard Nixon, brilliantly showcasing his debating talents (and formidable intellect) while papering over his rampant sociopathy. That was cool showmanship, man. (By the way, in terms of policy, Nixon would probably be leaning toward Obama on the present ideological landscape.)At Fox News, I admire the way you manage both your headliners and even your bench. You've provided temporary shelter for folks like Mike Huckabee and even Sarah Palin who might be ready for political recycling at some future date.While your news management has been solid, Roger, your performance on the political front has been wobbly. You provided a vital platform for the Tea Party but in doing so you polarized not only the Republican Party but also America's entire political system. But, having done so, you have failed to provide a candidate who could at least symbolically stand above that chasm and offer an illusion of unity.That failure has underscored a deeper question: Should our political candidates emerge from crevices like the Iowa caucus or the Fox newsroom, or should they reflect a broader electorate? Even an online electorate?The privately funded group called Americans Elect plans to stage its primary on the internet, with the hope of finding a truly centrist candidate (remember those?). The group represents both Republicans and Democrats and its leaders covet folks like Evan Bayh or Michael Bloomberg, who put policy ahead of ideology. Third-party candidates have always been controversial, but, arguably, outsiders like H. Ross Perot and John Anderson helped shake up the political process.At the very least, Americans Elect might improve the presidential gene pool. And, Roger, you especially should appreciate this contribution.Column Calendar: Monday: Peter Bart Tuesday: Peter Caranicas/Cynthia Littleton wednesday: Brian Lowry Thursday: Andrew Barker/David S. Cohen Friday: Tim Gray/Ted Johnson Contact Peter Bart at peter.bart@variety.com

Bella Swan, Real Girl?

“The Twilight series challenges what I would call the ‘Buffy Summers Maxim’: that teen heroines be physically empowered, oftentimes at the expense of emotional clarity. Bella Swan diverges from many of our more recent teenaged female heroines. The ones who appear in films — the feisty Olive from Easy A, the quirky ironist Juno MacGuff — often seem to be written by thirtysomethings seemingly desperate to revisit high school to work some alchemical magic: turning the abjection of it all into a badge of indie cred. But even the more complicated female heroines of recent young adult fiction — Katniss Everdeen of The Hunger Games or Katsa of Graceling — embody a suspiciously pleasing, ‘empowered’ form of female adolescence.” [The Hairpin]

Warner Bros. TV, ABC Ink Deal for Current Shows to be shown Online

ABC and Warner Bros. Television Group introduced on Monday they have completed a contract that enables digital distribution of television series created by WBTV for that network from the 2011-12 and 2012-13 seasons. Current Television shows such as the Middle, Suburgatory and also the approaching comedy Work It will likely be available.our editor recommendsABC Gives Full Seasons to 'Revenge,' 'Suburgatory' Orders More 'Happy Endings' Within the new agreement, ABC will have the ability to distribute any WBTV show out of this season and subsequently online through its official website, ABC.com as well as on Hulu. 5 most lately public instances of each show is going to be provided the next day of they air on ABC. "This new agreement is a superb illustration of our resolve for dealing with our production partners to locate innovative solutions that let us offer ABC audiences use of a common series," stated Jana Winograde, executive v . p ., business matters and administration at ABC Entertainment Group. "Through the years, the Warner Bros. Television Group is a tremendous partner, as each of our companies turn to experiment and discover new methods to build and strengthen our companies." "Our new agreement with this ABC network partners is really a win throughout. It causes it to be simpler than ever before for audiences to look at a common shows, it will help expand the ABC platform and ultimately it can make our series worth more,Inch stated Craig Hunegs, executive v . p ., Warner Bros. Television Group. The agreement also enables the network a chance to simulcast its linear feed in most media, presently being developed. Related Subjects

CBS sets bows for 'Rob,' 'Boss'

CBS is giving its Make the most of Schneider laffer "Make the most ofInch the plum publish-"Large Bang Theory" slot on Thursdays starting in The month of the month of january. The Interest has furthermore set Jan. 15 since the third-season preem of "Undercover Boss," which will transfer towards the Sunday 8 p.m. slot now occupied by "The Astounding Race." "Make the most ofInch stars Schneider just like a guy who marries in to a tight-knit Mexican-American family. It'll bow inside the Thursday 8:30 p.m. berth on Jan. 12, displacing "Rules of Engagement," which was hauled in the 2009 seaon to satisfy the growing demand left with the quick demise of frosh comedy "How to be a Gentleman." The Interest mentioned "Rules" and "Amazing Race" will probably be back round the sked later inside the season. Contact Cynthia Littleton at cynthia.littleton@variety.com

Movieline's Week in Review: Good Assistance is Difficult to find

It’s over. It may mean the very best of news or even the worst of news, a brand new beginning or even the utmost in closure. Its extremity is unequalled, its harsh clearness frequently benumbing. Many people discovered now what it really’s over intended for them. For most of the relaxation people, it couldn’t be over in no time. But you will get even more closer here with Movieline’s Week in Review. · Think you'd a tough week? You might have been Brett Ratner. Or Eddie Murphy. Or John Grazer. Or even the AMPAS establishment. Brutal. · Annnnnd, action, Mission Impossible. · Thank you for this week’s illustrious interviewees Henry Cavill, Charlotte now Gainsbourg, Bill Condon, Werner Herzog, Tarsem and Jay Duplass. · At debuts from Tintin to Haywire, we'd you covered at AFI Fest. · Despite Adam Sandler striking bottom, we made a decision to recall the good occasions. · Go watch Melancholia. Now. · Nice knowing you, J. Edgar Oscar hopes! · A Where’s Waldo movie is going on, apparently. Be sad accordingly.

MSNBC To Bow Alex Wagner On November. 14

MSNBC Planning Week day Political Talk Show With Alex Wagner NY November. 11, 2011 MSNBCs latest daytime show, With Alex Wagner, will debut on Monday, November 14 at noon ET. The show is situated by Alex Wagner and may feature regular adding factors and panelists to provide insight and perspective, giving audiences a comprehensive understanding of what's shaping the political and cultural landscape. With Alex Wagner goes beyond the mind lines to check out the forces driving the occasions tales in politics, news and culture. Site visitors and panelists for Monday, November. 14 include Serta Rather of HDNets Serta Rather Reviews, Maggie Haberman of Politico, John Heilemann of NY Magazine, and MSNBCs Rev. Al Sharpton.

Tom Zappala Named New EVP of Programming at Spike TV

Spike TV announced Thursday that it's tapped Tom Zappala as executive vice president, programming. In his new position, Zappala will oversee the network's scheduling, media planning and acquisitions as the male-skewing channel works to expand its demographic. "We are thrilled to have one of the top programmers in the industry join our team," said Spike TV president Kevin Kay. "Tom has a proven track record of success and we look forward to utilizing his wealth of programming experience as Spike continues to grow and expand its audience." Zappala recently worked at Disney/ABC Cable Networks Group as executive vice president of acquisitions and scheduling, where his responsibilities included overseeing digital scheduling of ABC Family. His notable acquisitions included Cyberbully, Another Cinderella Story and Picture This, with co-produced extensions of the Bring It On and Cutting Edge franchises. He had previously worked at Viacom as senior vice president, programming. Related Topics Spike

Alexander Skarsgard on 'Melancholia,' 'Zoolander' together with a 'True Blood' Mnage Trois

Alexander Skarsgard knows he cannot be the scoundrelly yet, sometimes, amiable, vampire Eric Northman forever. That isn't saying he's not loved his time on 'True Blood' he's, even if that does include filming an periodic ménage à trois with real-existence couple Stephen Moyer and Anna Paquin. But more youthful crowd recognizes that ongoing to see the versions of Eric Northman he's continuously offered -- "without any fangs," he confesses -- is, as Skarsgard puts it, "creative suicide." Basically: nothing a Lars von Trier movie won't fix. In 'Melancholia,' Skarsgard plays Michael, a man we meet at that time he's set to marry Justine (Kirsten Dunst), until every single component that may wrong within a marriage does fail. Clearly, everything happens before they learn the rouge planet -- named Melancholia -- is around the collision course with Earth. Moviefone spoke to Skarsgard in what it's prefer to get recent results for the questionable director, his strategy to head off being typecast just like a vampire, the nuances of filming a threesome getting a genuine existence couple, and the way 'Zoolander' changed his existence forever. This is often a fucked up movie. Yeah, it's. It's pretty fucked up. While you are reading through the script, is always that everything you were thinking? I'm speaking about, it's a Lars von Trier movie, therefore it's really a little romantic comedy in regards to the finish around the world. You play, unquestionably, the good thing of the movie. It absolutely was fun because Eric on 'True Blood' is certainly an alpha male. Which we shot this soon after we wrapped season three, therefore i had spent seven several days being Eric plus it am fun doing a thing that was different. Is always that what came you to definitely certainly this? No. I'm speaking about, Lars von Trier came me in it. I'm speaking about, it's a no-brainer. Whatever he wanted me to accomplish, I'd did. I really do think that this shows a half way realistic have a look in an amount happen if another planet would smash into Earth. I'm speaking about, Bruce Willis doesn't remove in the spaceship can offer relief. [Laughs] No. Or even he's, but we're not due to the fact. And basically the confusion from this all. Like, "Just what the fuck is? What is happening?In . This is often a hard movie to request queries about. It's a hard movie to go over. Why? I am unsure, it is so... [breaks] It absolutely was this type of amazing experience shooting it, which is tough to describe, with techniques. It absolutely was so different. And [von Trier] is really unconventional the means by that they comprises a film. What's unconventional about him, within your opinion? The means by which, like, you're so free. It's so liberating, with techniques. You will discover no tape marks you have to hit or 45 minutes of lighting since it must look beautiful. It's all regulated controlled real. And you also shoot a good deal -- there's hardly any ready. And you'll appreciate it, he doesn't be worried about continuity. What scene stays out because respect? Well, day one was the limo scene. And Lars was like, "Everybody, you're stuck, you discuss that for a while, after which it Alex will escape the limo to help the motive pressure.Inch Which I had been like, "Sure, which argument do you want me to depart?In . And Lars just examined me and was like, "I am unsure. You must do anything you like.In . Which is the thing that was so liberating. Becoming an actor, is it possible to take the exact same thing far? Well, I felt as if you are absolve to do anything you like. And he'll reign it in if not working. But you have to believe freedom becoming an actor. You have to believe confidence will have the ability to do whatever I'd like. You play an extremely popular character on 'True Blood stream.' Lots of people have carried out popular figures on television and frequently it eventually ends up haunting them. From the Lars von Trier movie and 'Battleship,' you'll be able to plan in place which means you are unfamiliar as Eric Northman the comfort from the existence? Or you wish to be known to as that? Well [breaks], it's less as being a new job or possibly a method which i've. It's more... I would like that. Like, creatively. Clearly, after 'True Blood stream,' I buy plenty of scripts that behave like 'True Blood' or similar to Eric Northman -- because people desire to pigeonhole you. It is therefore the identical character, in a movie set or whatever. To start with, clearly it is a bad new job to accomplish this, because then you definitely certainly become that. You're going to get typecast doing that forever. That's creative suicide. But it's also, personally -- I'm not likely to carry out a good job essentially take action I've done 25 occasions before. Because I won't be inspired I won't be advised. There's nothing because script or because role that I'll uncover. I'm speaking about, it's already there, I realize things i am doing. I'll visit and I'll appear and I am likely to be whatever I've been in the last 'X' volume of years. So this is why I positively look for males like Michael in this particular movie, who's so unique of Eric Northman. Are you currently presently offered other vampire roles? Not other vampire roles, and surely plenty of roles that are similar to Eric Northman, even though they are not vampires of the underworld from the underworld -- but kind of the identical type. Basically Eric Northman, however with no fangs. Virtually the identical guy. I'm curious simply how much input you've in this particular: Throughout the initial season of 'True Blood stream,' I came across Eric just a little frightening, however appear like there's some thing desirable about him in recent seasons -- even when he's doing something frightening, I still wish to be uncle. It may be hair. Well, that's things i loved relating to this. When people watch something, they're lazy. So they wish to label the figures. Oh, "the hero." "The woman.In . "The villain." And so they relax which is very convenient, you understand? And a few things i loved about Eric -- It's my job to love when it's because existence is a lot more complicated than that. In movies, It's my job to love when there's darkness inside the protagonist. You understand? And there's goodness inside the antagonist. When there's really a grey zone than black and white-colored. A Few Things I love about Eric is always that if you meet him, he's introduced as "the villain." As well as the audience is similar to, "Okay, perfectly, here's the evil sheriff." However, before lengthy, you're like, "Oh, wait about a minute, that was kind of nice, why did he do that?In . Which I really like that, that people required to revisit, "Oh, shit, well, really, maybe he is not just the villain." But, clearly, when people go to a vulnerability he or she is weak and sensitive and kind and loyal... it's difficult, because you still want him being dangerous he's still a predator -- and that means you can't emasculate him a lot of. I realize love moments on set aren't not professional. But can it be whatsoever different when the other a couple in the scene are married in solid existence? Not always. We're good pals and professional stars. The Three people. And then we know very well what we're doing. Which is like, I like Anna [Paquin] to dying, but Steve [Moyer] clearly sees that our friendship is very innocent. So, sometimes it's more awkward if you don't know them. Steve recognizes that i'm not just a threat. Well, I'd be considered a lot a lot more like, "Oh, I am hoping I'm not imposing." Nah. And Steve was very sweet before we have got straight into everything stuff. He mentioned in my opinion, "Dude, The most effective you to definitely certainly understand that I wish for you to know this which is not awkward whatsoever. I like we all know there's nobody I'd favour carrying out these moments with Anna and me because we're pals. It is not awkward whatsoever and I am not going you to definitely attend because then that'll be strange. Like, do what you ought to do.Inch It absolutely was very great of him to convey that. Exactly what are your recollections to complete 'Zoolander'? That was the very first American movie, For me. It absolutely was my first job. I used to be here on vacation which i were living in Sweden. I used to be here on vacation likely to my dad and also the manager was like, "Do you want to go and look for an audition and discover how it's like?" I used to be like, "Oh, that's fun. I'm in Hollywood and i'm happening an audition." Plus it been 'Zoolander.' I used to be sufficiently fortunate to have it. It absolutely was surreal. I used to be this kid from south Stockholm on vacation in Hollywood. 2 days later I used to be shooting a movie in Tribeca with Ben Stiller, you understand? And also you came back to Sweden and socialized there? Yeah. Because I used to be there on vacation. Which Used to do might got a realtor together with a manager because of 'Zoolander,' however was concentrating on stage in Sweden, therefore i came back to Sweden which i had been there for the next three or four years. So when you're on stage, you really don't truly have enough time -- you are employed six days each week. So there's virtually no time to go to L.A. and take conferences and study scripts and stuff. Consider I'd a realtor together with a manager, they basically mentioned, "When finished with your plays, seriously over and spend some time for any couple of days and try taking a little conferences. So that's how, in 2004 and 2005, I started heading to L.A. because I used to be like, "I have a realtor together with a manger, nonetheless they can't do shit personally at this time around because I'm in Sweden doing plays. But whenever I have got just a little break, I'm prone to get available and have a look. All because of 'Zoolander'... Yeah, it's strange. It's crazy that happened. Yeah, it is extremely fortunate... throughout my primary audition. You'll be able to contact Mike Ryan on Twitter Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook [Photo: Magnolia] RELATED

Luke Grimes joins 'Taken 2'

GrimesWith Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace and Famke Janssen returning for 20th Century Fox and EuropaCorp's action sequel "Taken 2," director Olivier Megaton has decided to add a fresh face to the franchise, tapping "Brothers and Sisters" star Luke Grimes for a key role. First film found retired CIA agent Bryan Mills (Neeson) heading overseas to save his daughter (Grace) from a gang of ruthless European kidnappers. In the sequel, the tables are turned, as Mills and his ex-wife are held hostage by the father of a kidnapper Mills killed while rescuing his daughter. Croatian thesp Rade Serbedzija is set to play the vengeful villain, while Grimes has closed a deal to play Grace's love interest, who will likely have to help her rescue her parents from the baddie's clutches. "Taken" scribes Luc Besson and Robert Mark Kamen penned the sequel, which Besson will produce through his EuropaCorp banner. Original pic was a surprise hit, grossing $226 million worldwide. "Taken 2" is skedded for release on Oct. 5. While Grimes made his feature debut in Jonathan Levine's 2006 slasher pic "All the Boys Love Mandy Lane," he hasn't let that film's long-delayed release affect his career, as he recently wrapped the lead role alongside John Hawkes and Mary Steenburgen in FX drama pilot "Outlaw Country." Thesp also starred alongside Ellen Barkin in Cam Archer's Cannes entry "Shit Year." Grimes is repped by CAA and manager Darren Goldberg. Contact Jeff Sneider at jeff.sneider@variety.com

Academy to fete Redgrave

The Academy of motion Picture Arts and Sciences will recognition Vanessa Redgrave at its first European tribute to have an actor on Sunday london, where she's starring with James Earl Manley inside the stage output of "Driving Miss Daisy." The large event, situated by scribe David Hare, includes special site visitors Meryl Streep, Take advantage of Fiennes, Joely Richardson, James Earl Manley and Eileen Atkins. Past Academy leader Sid Ganis will introduce the evening. The salute will explore Redgrave's "dramatic range and exquisite skill," the Academy mentioned. Redgrave, 74, rose to prominence in 1961, playing Rosalind in "As You Wish It" while using Royal Shakespeare Company. Ever since then, she's came out in a lot of theatrical productions and many 70 films, that they received six Academy Award nominations together with victory for supporting actress in 1977's "Julia." She was nominated for performances in "Morgan!" (1966), "Isadora" (1968), "Mary, Filled with Scots" (1971), "The Bostonians" (1984) and "Howards Finish" (1992). She stars in "Anonymous," now in release, as well as the approaching "Coriolanus." Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com

Covert Matters Postmortem: Sendhil Ramamurthy on Jai 2., Going Shirtless with Chris Gorham

Dwts trims its cast lower to five couples. Did Nancy be a victim of her low score? Or did Halloween Week disaster another pair? Plus: Attacking Youthful Boys and Boyz II Males perform!In my opinion this is often a record, males. We've been through one 4th in the show without seeing the pairs yet. Rather, we have our ears shattered by Attacking Youthful Boys. I i i never thought I'd say this, however miss his old haircut. No less than it absolutely was different. Gelled spikes are very generic and therefore from style. I blame Selena.Carson, meanwhile, remains to become, while he needs to be, getting a "guy all the timeInch piece that - yes! - includes a one-on-one with Miss Coco Arquette herself. Just what if her solutions contain "uh huh" when she's that adorable? And Courteney's beaming with pride? "Back, Tom and... Brooke," Carson states. We forget too sometimes, dude. Or otherwise you need to.Following an encore by Team Paso Doble, we finally get started and Tom rewards our persistence by announcing that they may reveal the specific bottom two. Like at this time around.Initial couple in bottom two:Nancy and TristanFirst safe couple:Make the most of and CherylNext come two performances that are memorable for different reasons - shirtless Derek together with a 17-year-old girl, Victoria-Rose, who re-learned the best way to dance after you have surgery to eliminate a brain tumor. Are extra performances the completely new filler packages? In the event that's the situation, I approve. I'd would rather see people dance in comparison to cast harangue about how precisely hard that is. Again.Next two safe couples:Ricki and DerekJ.R. and KarinaAfter The Biebs works his Christmas single with Boyz II Males as basically his backup entertainers (you will discover several things wrong with this particular sentence), the ultimate two pairs hit happens. While not before we have a great extended awkward silence between Hope and Maks inside the confessional from last evening. Between this and yesterday's annoying testing footage, the editors are pure evil, which i type of enjoy it. Payback for the other day?Following safe couple:Hope and MaksSecond couple for the bottom two:David and KymOh, David. He's experienced the particular bottom two both occasions they've made a decision to exhibit it this season. He can not be removed the identical evening we hear Coco speak... but he's. Is always that why we have got that interview? Any hurrah?Signal the boos. "This complete factor remains incredible," according to him. "But there needs to be a mistake as this is my show!" Oh, no you didn't! "I'm just kidding!" According to him he's accomplished everything he set to complete: entertain, face his fears and learn how to dance.I'm kind of annoyed about that certain. I'd have remaining either Nancy, for your least technique, or Hope, only to put her and Maks using their misery. David's been succeeding and he's a hoot. But obtaining the second-least expensive individual score and sitting on the losing team dance didn't help with Nancy's following probably entirely pressure after her bad showing. Poor Coco ought to be heartbroken. It doesn't look like she and Courteney are in your home, that's probably an optimistic factor.Whoever else think? Did the very best person return home? Will you miss Coco around I'll? Is Dwts David's show? Perhaps you have achieve for your Kleenex throughout Victoria-Rose's performance? Will the show still give Maks an awful edit? Can you miss the old Biebs 'do too? show less

Amanda Seyfried, Peter Sarsgaard Reportedly in Negotiations to Star in Lovelace

Lovelace, the Linda Lovelace biopic that both Olivia Wilde and Kate Hudson were rumored to topline (as opposed to the other Lovelace biopic, which traded in Lindsay Lohan for Malin Akerman), may have new leads in Amanda Seyfried and Peter Sarsgaard. The legendary porn actress Lovelace would mark a shift for the In Time/Mean Girls star, and Sarsgaard’s potential role as her husband/pimp Chuck Traynor is just as dramatic a turn. Can we just agree to make this thing and stop recasting it for the next five years? Thanks. [Variety]

Shakespeare shakedown

Tony Danza and Judd Hirsch attend the after party for that "Anonymous" screening in the Circo on October 20, 2011 in NY City.Roland Emmerich and Joely Richardson party at Circo.The Bard did not write some of individuals classic plays?"I had been surprised at the writer question," Joely Richardson stated of her new pic "Anonymous," which Columbia Pictures preemed Thursday at MoMA. "I figured, 'They're kidding, right? Who's develop this now?' When I educate yourself I recognized it has been a continuing debate -- and that i prefer 'debate' to 'conspiracy.'"Helmer Roland Emmerich thinks that his being German assisted him to get pregnant this kind of crazy tale."It will provide you with a benefit, since you look in the outdoors in," he stated. "Also, I had been courageous. Lots of people refer to it as stupidness, however i don't care the other people think." Bride and groom Paul McCartney and Nancy Shevell prevented the red-colored carpet at MoMA, then missed the afterparty at Circo. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

Norman Corwin dies at 101

Emmy-winning writer-producer Norman Corwin, who was among the first to use the new entertainment media of the 20th century to explore social issues of importance, died Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles. The cause was not given. The man sometimes called "radio's poet laureate" was 101.Before Norman Lear or Rod Serling, Corwin, like Orson Welles, using the medium of radio drama to explore the issues of the day. Born in Boston, Corwin first worked as a writer at a couple of Massachusetts newspapers and later as a newsreader for radio station WBZA. He moved to NY in 1936 and first created programs for an independent radio station there. Corwin began working for the CBS Radio Network in 1938. His CBS series "Norman Corwin's Words Without Music" -- which marked the first use of a writer's name in a program title -- included rhymed fantasy "The Plot to Overthrow Christmas" and "They Fly Through the Air," Corwin's galvanizing response to the Spanish Civil War. In 1941, CBS' "The Columbia Workshop" series provided Corwin with a 26-week slot, "26 by Corwin"; he produced a wide-ranging series of programs, many of which reflected his sense of social justice. His run ended a month before Pearl Harbor. He adopted a similar approach for 1944's "Columbia Presents Corwin." In December 1941, Corwin wrote and produced the landmark program "We Hold These Truths." This celebration of the Bill of Rights' 150th anniversary, narrated by Welles, aired simultaneously over all four networks a week after Pearl Harbor. For V-E Day in 1945, Corwin created "On a Note of Triumph." Carl Sandburg called this program "one of the all-time great American poems." The show had been conceived as a morale booster for the troops before the end of the war was anticipated; Corwin was told, however, that President Truman wanted the program to air not despite but because of the victory. Corwin's most famous program drew an audience of 60 million at a time when the U.S. population was about 130 million. Three months later came his V-J Day documentary "14 August," narrated by Welles. For his efforts in advancing the notion that the world should become more unified, Corwin became the first winner of the One World Award, established by the Common Council for American Unity along with the (Wendle) Wilkie Memorial of Freedom House. The honoree received an around-the-world trip, and Corwin made good use of the prize, setting out on a four-month journey in June 1946 accompanied by a CBS recording engineer. His 100 hours of recorded interviews with world leaders and ordinary citizens were molded by CBS into a 13-part documentary that aired in 1947. Corwin left CBS in 1948 and produced a series of programs for United Nations Radio. Also during the 1940s, Corwin wrote several books and penned the libretto to an opera, "Warriors," that was produced at the Metropolitan Opera House in 1947. During the 1950s and early 1960s Corwin penned several screenplays. He drew an Oscar nomination for his adaptation of Irwin Stone's "Lust for Life" in 1957. He also scripted "The Blue Veil" (1951), "Scandal at Scourie" (1953), "No Place to Hide" (1956), "The Naked Maja" (1958), "The Story of Ruth" (1960) and "Madison Avenue" (1962) and did uncredited work on "The Band Wagon" and John Huston's "Moby Dick." He was also writing and sometimes directing plays, including "The Rivalry," with Richard Boone as Abraham Lincoln, in 1959, and "The World of Carl Sandburg," with Bette Davis, in 1960, both on Broadway. In 1969 he performed poems he'd written on two episodes of "The Ed Sullivan Show," and in 1972 he produced and hosted the TV series "Norman Corwin Presents" for the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. He scripted the 1974 telepic "Judgement: The Court Martial of the Tiger of Malaya -- General Yamashita," about the trial of a Japanese war criminal after WWII. In 1978 he wrote, with Hildy Parks, the seven-part docu series "CBS: On the Air," celebrating the first 50 years of CBS broadcasting. In 1991, 50 years after his show "We Hold These Truths" first aired on radio, Corwin produced a show for American Public Radio with the same name and some of the same material, again celebrating the Bill of Rights. Norman Lear and Ray Bradbury were interviewed for Les Guthman's feature docu "Corwin," which aired on PBS in 1996. "A Note of Triumph: The Golden Age of Norman Corwin" won the Oscar for best documentary (short feature) in 2006. In 2001, NPR broadcast six new Corwin plays under the title "More by Corwin." Corwin was a writer in residence at USC's Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism in recent year. In 1972 Corwin received the WGA's Valentine Davies Award. Corwin was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 1993. Contact Carmel Dagan at carmel.dagan@variety.com

Twilight Stars Being Immortalized In Cement At Graumans Chinese Theatre

First Launched: October 18, 2011 2:15 PM EDT Credit: Getty Images Caption Rachelle Lefervre, Billy Burke and Rachelle Lefervre attend The Twilight Saga: Breaking Beginning - Part 1 press conference within the Hilton Bayfront throughout Comic-Disadvantage 2011 about this summer time 21, 2011 in Hillcrest La, Calif. -- The Twilight Saga trio Rachelle Lefervre, Billy Burke & Rachelle Lefervre is going to be immortalized, but instead of becoming undead bloodsuckers, the celebs have become the concrete treatment. Graumans Chinese Theatre introduced the heavens might have their handprints and feet prints cast in cement in the ceremony as you're watching legendary Hollywood landmark on November 3. Very good is probably the rarest in Hollywood, with only 250 stars getting been selected to go away their mark over time. Recent fellow stars cast in cement include Jennifer Aniston, Helen Mirren, Cher, Robert Downey Junior., Hugh Jackman, Will Cruz, the celebs the Harry Potter series and also the Actor-kaira Pitt. The Twilight Saga: Breaking Beginning Part 1 hits theaters on November 18, 2011. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All rights reserved. These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Robert Downey Junior. Talks Iron Guy & An Online Detective Sequels

First Launched: October 17, 2011 6:20 PM EDT Credit: WireImage Caption Robert Downey Junior. reaches the The 25th American Cinematheque Award Adoring Robert Downey Junior. within the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Slopes, Calif. on October 14, 2011 La, Calif. -- Celebs and studio professionals alike walked in Beverly Slopes on Friday evening to recognition the impressive body at work that covers the career so far of Robert Downey Junior. Each year, the American Cinematheque, a non-profit cultural organization, is certainly the esteemed award to have an amazing artist inside the entertainment industry who's fully involved with their work which is dedicated to developing a significant contribution to the ability of the Moving Picture, in line with the organizations press materials. The Iron Guy star told Access Hollywood he was thrilled to remain in the business of his nearest pals and family, lots of whom needed happens as presenters. Speeches from people dear for the actor incorporated, father Robert Downey Sr., pregnant wife Susan Downey and industry pals Jon Favreau, Guy Ritchie and Michael Douglas. His pals and family re-written the storyplot in the troubled actor and the way proud they were of him for overcoming stints jail time and rehab to acquire his existence in line and resurrect his career too. At this time around the situation is kind of tipping my way, which i suppose youre made to enjoy that, Downey Junior., 46, told Access round the red-colored-colored carpet. Longtime friend and previous American Cinematheque award champion Jodie Promote, who directed Robert in 1995s Home for your Holidays, was one which recounted trying to help the actor within the deeper days. Hes an amazing actor, and hes impossible to depart behind. Hes kind and amazing and gifted, Promote told Access. He was wonderful inside our film, which i did not possess a poor day with him. However, the evening wasnt without comedy something the actor has excelled at throughout his acting tenure in films like Deadline and Tropic Thunder. A humorous clip of Mel Gibson, Jamie Foxx and Garry Shandling preempted the nights occasions, and coupled with speeches from Jennifer Aniston, Jack Black and producer Joel Silver, who recounted a particularly funny story within the number of their first movie together, Downey Junior. reaches fits of laughter the entire evening. But Robert told Access right before the large event he was ready for that friendly ribbing. Im a little in this, therefore i possess some understanding about how precisely the evening goes, he mentioned. I expect nothing less. Even though event layed out clips of his best film work, when asked for what film he's most pleased with, Downey Junior. responded, The most popular movie is certainly the following so Sherlock 2. An Online Detective: A Game Title Title of Shadows, that will hit theaters on December 16, isn't his only film that hes searching toward this holidays. The honoree also recommended at what fans could possibly get in Iron Guy 3. Its apt to be a really, really exciting bit of storytelling, Robert mentioned. I won't be amazed if it's the most effective from the 3. The 46-year-old actor, who's a standout in recently released The Avengers trailer, told Access he impressed to look for the sneak peak. [A clip] switched out well, Downey Junior. mentioned. It's been a pleasurable week. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All rights reserved. These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Cinema Proprietors Choose New Officials

(Washington, D.C. and North Hollywood, Calif., October 14, 2011) The Nation's Association of Theatre Proprietors (NATO) introduced today the election of recent officials through the Executive Board of Company directors in the associations annual meeting, October 5-6, in the Park Hyatt hotel in Washington, D.C. Chosen to 2-year terms were S. David Passman, III, Leader and Boss, Carmike Movie theaters, Corporation., as Chairman Nora Dashwood, Chief Brand Officer, Off-shore Cinemas/ArcLight Movie theaters, as Vice-Chairperson Byron Berkley, Leader, Foothills Entertainment Co., as Treasurer and re-chosen as Secretary, Mark OMeara, Leader, College Mall Cinemas. NATO leader and Boss John Fithian noted, With respect to our people, I wish to thank our outgoing officials and our new officials for his or her service. A connection like NATO is just as strong since it's volunteer leaders and NATO is really fortunate to achieve the generous service of the very gifted people within our industry. The associations two-day meeting came in the finish of the record-breaking summer time in the box office amongst a troubled economic system. A lot more than 100 people celebrated the robust condition from the cinema industry while talking about issues of common importance to theater proprietors, for example video camera thievery, digital cinema, and three dimensional projection. People also met with key legislators as well as their employees on Capitol Hill about issues concerning participants just before the meeting. Film Association of America (MPAA) chairman and Boss Sen. Chris Dodd keynoted a personal dinner for participants.

IM Global Pacts With Edgy Brit Producer

EXCLUSIVE: Los Angeles-based sales agent IM Global has made a multi-film commitment to take upcoming in-house productions from UK distributor Revolver Entertainment. The slate will go through IM Globals Octane genre label. Were looking to create films that have the potential to travel internationally, Revolver CEO Justin Marciano tells me. Gunslinger, Revolvers in-house production arm, has two projects it is pushing forward on: Offender, directed by Ron Scalpello, which the company is pitching as a Brit version of A Prophet, and Lenny The Guvnor McClean (working title), based on the true story of a East End thug who became Britains most notorious bare-knuckle fighter. Revolver has already set a summer 2012 release for Offender, written by Paul Van Carter and produced by Nick Taussig of Revolver, which tells the story of a man who sets up his own imprisonment in order to avenge the rape of his girlfriend. Production starts early December. Revolver formed Gunslinger in fall 2009, adopting the model Luc Besson used in the early days of EuropaCorp: The Brit producer makes low-budget features aimed at an under-served youth audience, which can go into profit just through their home market. The London Film Festival is screening Gunslingers 3rd production, retribution thriller Sket, before its October 28 UK release. Spoof comedy Anuvahood sent up the craze for low-budget gangsta Brit movies, while Gunslingers first production Shank was a gang culture thriller. Other Brit movies that IM Global has been selling include Madonnas W.E. and Welcome to the Punch, starring James McAvoy.

Shirley MacLaine To Receive AFI Life Achievement Award On June 7th

Shirley MacLaine has been named the 40th recipient of the American Film Institute’s Life Achievement Award. The 77-year-old MacLainewill receive the tribute during a gala ceremony next June 7 that will be broadcast later that month on TV Land. In announcing the selection, AFI board of trustees chair Howard Stringer said, “Shirley MacLaine is a powerhouse of personality that has illuminated screens large and small across six decades. From ingenue to screen legend, Shirley has entertained a global audience through song, dance, laughter and tears, and her career as writer, director and producer is even further evidence of her passion for the art form and her seemingly boundless talents.” The 1984 Oscar winner as Best Actress for Terms of Endearment is being honored by AFI four years after her younger brother Warren Beattywas in 2008.

Discovery preps 'Rosie' roadblock

'The Rosie Show'Oprah Winfrey cabler OWN is making certain "The Rosie Show" and "Oprah's Lifeclass" get plenty of play. The cabler's other parent, Discovery Communications, will simulcast the series' preem across OWN and four of the others: TLC, Analysis Discovery, Discovery Fit and Health, and Planet Eco-friendly. OWN remains the subject of great importance and discussion both inside its parent companies and out carrying out a much-marketed launch not successful use a guaranteed huge ratings rise in its initial few several days. Since Winfrey's syndie show reaches an finish, however, the multi-hyphenate takes an even more active role in running the web herself. Contact Mike Thielman at mike.thielman@variety.com

'Smurfs' sees only local rivals

"The Smurfs""The Smurfs" may not be setting the overseas weekend box office on fire week after week, but the Sony live action-toon hybrid displayed sturdy enough legs to stay ahead of all challengers for the seventh straight week, collecting $12.6 million over the weekend of Sept. 23-25, to push its worldwide cume past the $500 million mark.And while major studio titles haven't been able to catch "The Smurfs" in total overseas grosses, several foreign-lingo pics turned in solid perfs locally. For instance, Lebanese Oscar entry "Where Do We Go Now?" bowed with $153,358, making it the biggest opening for an Arabic-speaking pic in that country. The local record was held previously by Lebanese TV production "Daddy's Girl," which collected $109,341 in 2007, followed by 2009's Egyptian blockbuster, "Omar & Salma 2," with $110,828.Also appealing to local auds, "Mannerherzen 2" -- a co-production among Warner Bros. Pictures Germany, Wiedemann and Berg Filmproduktion -- stayed atop the German B.O. for its second consecutive frame, with a weekend take of $1.7 million for a local cume of $5.5 million.The follow-up to 2009's "Men in the City," about a group of men who fall in and out of love, grossed $6.4 million collectively from Germany, Austria and Switzerland.Warners also distribbed local title "Top Cat" in Mexico, where the film took in $1.7 million in its soph sesh -- enough to maintain the No. 1 spot in that territory. "Top Cat," produced by Anima Estudios in Mexico and Illusion Studios in Argentina, tallied $5.6 million locally after two weeks.Twentieth Century Fox launches Indian pic "Force," over the coming weekend in eight territories mostly including in the Middle East, as well as Australia and the U.K. Contact Andrew Stewart at andrew.stewart@variety.com

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Russell Brand To Be 1st Guest On New Rosie Show

FIRST PUBLISHED: September 29, 2011 8:28 PM EDT CHICAGO, Ill. -- Rosie ODonnell gets her wish: Russell Brand will be the first guest on her new talk show. The Oprah Winfrey Network announced Thursday that the comedian and actor will appear on the Oct. 10 premiere of The Rosie Show. ODonnell has said shes fascinated with Brand and called him a genius. She previously said she would love to have him as her first guest. The show will air on the Oprah Winfrey Network, which promises Brand will be one of many notable celebrities during the shows first two weeks. ODonnell will tape in Chicagos Harpo Studios, former home of The Oprah Winfrey Show until it ended in May after 25 years. Brand was featured in the movies Forgetting Sarah Marshall, 'Get Him to the Greek and Arthur. Copyright 2011 by Associated Press. All rights reserved.This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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DQE seizes opportunity in Indian animation biz

'Charlie Chaplin''The Jungle Book'The fledgling Indian animation sector, mostly dominated by kids' television producers, is on a roll. PricewaterhouseCoopers valued it at $510 million last year while projecting a 20% annual growth rate, seeing expansion to $1.27 billion by 2015.While Crest Animation and Toonz Animation remain strong players in the kids' animation arena, DQ Entertainment is riding on several international co-productions.Tapaas Chakravarti, a fan of Disney animation, Marvel and DC Comics and India's best-known comicbook brand Amar Chitra Katha, founded DQE in 1999. Like other Indian animation houses, DQE's initial business model was to offer cost-effective pure- service options, but this soon changed."It was almost like the animation world and its possibilities were lying dormant in front of me, waiting to unfold," says Chakravarti.The new plan was intellectual property ownership, co-productions and global distribution. To this end, DQE teamed with toon houses Onyx Films, Method Animation, the Moonscoop Group and several other global companies."Aligning with successful global partners has been a key factor," Chakravarti says. "It is important to keep an open mind and be willing to learn from others, especially when you know they have had a head-start on you in this space."The result was a flood of properties that are household names including "The Jungle Book," "Peter Pan," "Lassie and Friends," "Iron Man," "Charlie Chaplin," "Casper," "The Adventures of Young Robin Hood" and "The Little Prince.""We have to be convinced that there is value in the investment and have been careful to choose properties that are classic or iconic and have existing brand recognition," says Chakravarti.DQE has raised $100 million to fund its expansion plans. These include investing in Indian IP, a wise move in a market known for its insatiable appetite for local programming.The Indian animation industry represents an untapped and rapidly growing market," Chakravarti says. "We have partnered with Disney India, Nick India and Cartoon Network to develop content based on Indian mythology, folklore and writings like detective series 'Feluda' by famous personalities such as Satyajit Ray. These properties are already attracting interest from broadcasters worldwide, and we are happy to carry these to global audiences."The company also has plans for feature film versions of "Jungle Book" and "Peter Pan." Meanwhile, its international television co-productions continue apace.Their enthusiasm and energy is contagious," says Christophe di Sabatino, group executive chairman of Moonscoop says of DQE.VARIETY JUNIOR Blasts from past power int'l kids sales | Books and toys aren't fail-safe TV fodder | Kids animation making bigger international play | Toons in transition | Pop go the platforms | Disney Junior acing frosh year | DQE seizes opportunity in Indian animation biz | Shingle dabbles in 'Baby' babble | Argentina teen fare evolves in post-Cris Morena era Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

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Amin

A Cinemashena presentation in association with Eyesteelfilm. (International Sales: Cinemashena, Montreal.) Produced, directed, edited by Shahin Parhami.With: Amin Aghaie, Ustad Kiyani, Jahantoor Rahimi, Farhad Aghaie. Housein Aghaie, Galyna Omelchenko.A beautifully crafted portrait of the extraordinary young musician/ethnomusicologist Amin Aghaie, "Amin" shuttles between the pale marble halls of the Kiev Tchaikovsky Conservatory and the impossibly vivid colors of the Qashai community in Iran, the two worlds tightly linked by Aghaie's thesis research on the disappearing musical culture of his people. The tradition is fading fast, and Aghaie's popular concerts, the very events that might keep it current, are regularly banned. Fueled by its subject's passionate commitment (and virtuoso violin), and functioning on several levels, the docu could resonate theatrically with arthouse auds. Iranian helmer-producer-editor-d.p. Shahin Parhami, a close friend of Aghaie's, comfortably settles in with his close-knit family, all musicians in awe of their kin's casual brilliance and generosity. Parhami shows Aghaie giving brother Housein gentle pointers on his accomplished piano rendition of a Bach prelude. Chronicling the culture of the Qashai, a nomadic Turkish people of mysterious origin who settled in southwestern Iran, requires a certain degree of detective work. On the road, Aghaie hunts down rumors to locate the few remaining practitioners of Qashai music. Aghaie is enthusiastically welcomed and regaled with impromptu performances, which he records for his archives. He captures extended sessions with players of various exotic instruments and enjoys a moving reunion with legendary composer-singer Ustad Kiyani, his 105-year-old-mentor, who still sings up a storm to Aghaie's spirited violin accompaniment. But with limited time and virtually no resources, Aghaie is fighting a losing battle. In order to fund his research and continued studies, he and his brothers resort to selling their instruments, Aghaie sadly tracing the contours of the last of his three violins on the wall before parting with it. Back in Kiev, romantic jaunts with fellow musician Galyna Omelchenko, whose passionate piano playing can sometimes be heard in the background, alternate with long, introspective interviews. These are filmed in black-and-white and with an almost uncomfortable intimacy, as Aghaie airs his doubts and fears to the camera. Not the least impressive of the docu's achievements is that it thoroughly familiarizes listeners with Qashai music, which might sound initially alien and off-putting to Western ears. By the film's end, a violin/drum/piano composition by Aghaie and his brothers, obviously filmed before they were forced to sell their instruments, rocks the house.Camera (color, HD), Parhami; music, Amin Aghaie. Reviewed at Montreal World Film Festival (Documentaries of the World), Aug. 27, 2011. (Also in Moscow, Dubai, Pusan film festivals.) Running time: 120 MIN.(Farsi, Turkish, Russian dialogue) Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

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SAG Member Cops Plea On Screener Leak

Actor Wes DeSoto has agreed toplead guilty to copyright violation for seeping an honours screener of Black Swan along with other films to file for-sharerBitTorrent. DeSoto’s L.A. apartment was raided by FBI agents in April following a MPAA piracy officer expected the feds that several high-qualitycopies of movies had proven on the website. The bootlegs were review screeners provided with the iTunes store to people from the Screen Stars Guild. The government bodies determined DeSoto because the reason through digital watermarks within the movies, based on an FBI affadavit. Federal sentencing guidelinescall for any sentence between 10 to 16 several weeks, however the government is seeking 3 years of probation and restitution. DeSoto is anticipated to look in federal court for sentencing the following month.

Gorilla franchises

Studios love franchises. In an economy where few things are certain, studios can count on installments of a popular film series to bring them not just ticket sales at the box office but revenue in home entertainment earnings and merchandising rights. And the profits keep rolling in year after year as the studios re-release the DVDs and Blu-rays and license property out for additional products. Three of the most profitable franchises in the marketplace today capitalize on preexisting fan bases hungry for each new installment.HARRY POTTER(Warner Bros.)Plot: Orphaned Harry Potter realizes he's a wizard at the ripe age of 11 and begins studying at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the first film adapted from J.K. Rowling's blockbuster series of novels. Over the course of the next seven films, Potter must triumph over a series of spells, challenges and puberty. In a very profitable move, Warner Bros. split the last film into two installments.Total Investment: $1.155 billion in production costs for eight films. Worldwide advertising between 1998 and 2007 estimated at more than $390 million.Total Return: $7.643 billion worldwide box office; $2.282 billion for U.S. B.O. Home entertainment spending for the first four films: $624 million.PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN(Walt Disney)Plot: Based on Disney's "Pirates of the Caribbean" theme park ride, the franchise chronicles the exploits of Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) as he searches for his ship, attempts to lift a multitude of curses placed upon him, and finally goes on a quest for the Fountain of Youth.Total Investment: $915 million in production costs for four films.Total Return: $3.723 billion worldwide box office; $1.278 billion in U.S. box office; More than $860 million in home entertainment spending for the first three films.TWILIGHT(Summit)Plot: "Twilight" films, adapted from Stephenie Meyer's hugely popular book series, follow Bella Swan and vampire Edward Cullen as they begin a relationship that soon involves werewolf Jacob Black, resulting in a dark love triangle. Taking a page out of the "Harry Potter" handbook, the last novel will be split into two parts, with one coming out in late 2011 and the last in 2012.Total Investment: $155 million in production costs for first three films.Total Return: More than $1.8 billion in worldwide box office and $792.3 million in U.S. box office. Over $900 million in worldwide home entertainment spending and $500 million in U.S. Additional "Twilight Saga" merchandise -- approximately $650 million worldwide. Related links: Investors going steady Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

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'Glee' DVD Maker Gives to Music Education

NEW You are able to (AP) The producer from the "Glee" Dvd disks is giving $a million to college arts programs across the nation.20th Century Fox Entertainment introduced the donation Friday, saying it'll use the nation's Association for Music Education to find the money to schools. The organization states 73 schools will get grants or loans varying from $10,000 to $50,000.Fox's popular series is dedicated to a higher school singing group.Qualified high schools are now being requested to submit videos about why their schools deserve a grant. You will see a public election to winnow your competition and education association authorities can make the ultimate election.Last Century Fox is delivering a DVD and Blu-ray from the "Glee" second season in a few days.Copyright laws 2011 Connected Press. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Expendables 2 Sets Action Dream Trio: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis Join Sly Stallone

Following The Expendables completed a remarkably strong $275 million worldwide gross, many have wondered the things they would do to have an encore. How’s this? Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bruce Willis have just closed deals to consider “substantial” roles within the Expendables 2, alongside Sylvester Stallone. It has been rumored as you possibly can, also it essentially solutions the about lots of fans who weren’t satisfied when action symbols Schwarzenegger and Willis completed cameos within the original, and poked fun in the days once they were the planet’s top action stars. Stallone directed the first but walked out and also the job visited Simon West. Filming will start in October, and Lionsgate will once more release the Millennium Films-created actioner. Schwarzenegger and Willis are repped by CAA. Schwarzenegger has already been employed by Lionsgate within the Jee-Won Kim-directed action film Last Stand. Willis will squeeze within the role prior to going on Russia to reprise his John McLane role in Die Hard 5, which just arrived John Moore as director at Fox, after which he'll create a follow up to Red-colored. Apart from Stallone, original cast people Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren, Mickey Rourke, Terry Deck hands and Jet Li are required to come back, and there's buzz about Chuck Norris and Jean-Claude Van Damme. Do we have to begin a petition for Shaun Speakman?

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Warner Bros. sets "Lucky One" for August. 24

Warner Bros. has dated romance-drama "The Lucky One" for August. 24, 2012 -- the very first title to land about the date. Taylor Schilling stars opposite Zac Efron in "Lucky," in line with the Nicholas Sparks novel in regards to a military guy hunting for a mysterious lady. Producers are Denise Di Novi and Kevin McCormick with Scott Hicks pointing. Di Novi's created three other Sparks adaptations for that studio -- "Nights in Rodanthe," "A Stroll to considerInch and "Message inside a Bottle." Di Novi Pictures prexy Alison Greenspan is professional creating. Will Fetters modified "Lucky One," which involves a Marine who survives three tours in Iraq and characteristics his fortune to some photograph he transported of the lady he's never met. He sets to meet her when he returns to New York. Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com

Brother or sister tales at 'Brother' premiere

Jesse Peretz and Steve Coogan Alicia Silverstone and Paul Rudd reteam at Cinema Society unspooling of "Our Idiot Brother." Producer Peter Saraf with Evgenia Peretz and pic's Matthew Mindler .Brother or sister rivalries were restored at Monday's premiere from the Weinstein Co.'s "Our Idiot Brother" in the MiMA Tower in Gotham."I involved in fundamental older brother torture and bullying," accepted Paul Rudd before hanging his mind in shame. "I had been too roughI would always push her over. Once I even made her lick the foot of my footwear. I had been horrible."Jesse Peretz, who once performed guitar for that Lemonheads, only required to look over his right shoulder to mirror on previous sins."After I really was small I'd pee during my sister's bedthen pat it lower and tell her to use it," the helmer remembered."Are you currently serious?" co-author Evgenia Peretz requested moments later. "I'd no clue."The unlikely threesome of Steve Coogan, Gabourey Sidibe and Richard Belzer, supported by his adorable pooch Bebe, loved fun-filled conversation about the red-colored carpet before Coogan broke off to tell a couple of lovely childhood reminiscences."I told my little brother constantly he was utilized,Inch joked Coogan, who plays a genuine bastard within the film. "That actually was twisted. I told him our parents were attempting to keep it a secret. Pure evil!"Visitors headed to the Lawn to have an intimate screening at what was similar to a small drive-in theater along with a bubbly afterparty that drowned the noise in the traffic-filled roads below.Kirsten Dunst and Courtney Love consumed Gray Goose drinks and congratulated Rudd on effectively playing a adorable hippie burnout.Sports Highlighted Bathing suit cover girl Irina Shayk started back on the wicker couch with buddies as Olivia Palermo and former New You are able to Titans star Tiki Barber got acquainted.Rudd, who had been annoyed that co-stars Elizabeth Banks and Zooey Deschanel could not attend, started to beam when he spotted his "Unaware" co-star Alicia Silverstone. They shared a large hug and talked."What this means is a great deal to me that Alicia's here," gushed Rudd. "She's among my earliest and dearest buddies. This made my evening." Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

Here's a Mashup of People Saying "Silence" in Movies

We sometimes wonder how the users on YouTube find the time (or patience) to look through hundreds of movies, cut clips, then put together a mashup, all in the hopes of creating a potential viral hit. The newest video that's currently making the rounds on the Internet is titled, 'The Sounds of Silence,' and features, you guessed it, people in the movies saying "Silence!" The clip is made up of 172 films in total, and includes everything from family favorites like 'The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie,' to more serious fare such as 'Shakespeare in Love.' You can check out the semi-NSFW (there's some cursing) video below.

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Denis Leary confirmed for Spider-Man sequels

The Amazing Spider-Man news continues to come thick and fast. This weekend saw Sony confirm an official release date for The Amazing Spider-Man 2, and cast members are already beginning to pipe up about the long-term future of the franchise.Denis Leary has been the first to get chatty about the upcoming Spidey sequels, confirming that he will reprise his role as Captain Stacy, father of Emma Stone's Gwen."I guess they officially announced it yesterday," said Leary to Collider, before going all coy on his character's physical appearance. "I don't know if I'm allowed to say. Every time you say something about this fucking movie, they go crazy!"However, that didn't stop him dropping a few nuggets about the first film, with Leary enthusing about co-stars Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone."I loved Andrew," he said, "I really did. He's terrific in the role. He was trained as a gymnast when he was growing up in England, which came in handy. Most of the stunts in the movie are done live, in front of the cameras. He's just a terrific actor, and I really loved working with him.""Same thing with Emma," he continued. "They're actually more mature than I am, so that says a lot. They're really incredibly talented and really professional. She's 22 years old! I don't want to tell you what I was doing when I was 22 years old."And while Leary is not much of a Spidey fan himself, he's clearly been talking to some people who are."I'm more of a Batman guy, but I have a good friend, Jeff Garlin, who is a Spider-Man freak, and he said to me, 'The first time I met you, I thought you were George Stacy!' That was 30 years ago. He had an old comic book frame on his computer and he showed it to me, and I was like, 'You're sick!' and he was like, 'No, I'm a Spider-Man freak.' People take it very seriously."Source: Collider

Glee Project Sneak Peek: Damian's "Dancing Eyebrows" Rear Their Ugly Head, Zach Mocks Them

Damian Know what can really kill the mood? Dancing eyebrows.Nervous about filming the music video for "The Only Exception" on Sunday's Glee Project (9/8c, Oxygen), Damian lets his relentlessly twitchy eyebrows go into overdrive - much to the judges' dismay... and entertainment.Check out photos from The Glee Project"So this is what's happening: 'You... are...,'" Zach Woodlee says, mocking Damian's raised 'brows with every beat. (Someone make a .GIF of that now!)But Damian's performance isn't the only one with which the judges take issue. Watch the clip below to see who needs to add "a little more twinkle."

Jennifer Lopez Thriller 'Parker' Looking for March. 2012 Release

FilmDistrict will release the Jennifer Lopez/Nick Nolte starrer Parker on March. 12, 2012. Thriller is dependant on Jesse Westlake's book Flashfire.our editor recommendsJason Statham Buys Ben Stiller, Christine Taylor's 10-Bed room EstateOrlando Blossom, Nick Nolte Looking for 'Idea in America' (Cannes)'American Idol' Judge Jennifer Lopez Gets near Deal for an additional Season (Report)Related Subjects•Jennifer Lopez Nolte is easily the most recent addition towards the cast he'll play a mentor to Jason Statham's title character. Lopez, states director Taylor Hackford, plays "a realtor who finds that the little larceny may actually maintain them on her.Inch Lopez and Nolte formerly labored together on Oliver Stone's U-Turn. GALLERY: Movie Report Card: 10 Greatest Flops of 2011 (To Date) Treme's Wendell Pierce, Clifton Collins Junior., Michael Chiklis, Patti LuPone and Emma Booth co-star within the John J. McLaughlin adaptation. Producers are L'ensemble des Alexander, Jonathan Mitchell, Steven Chasman, Sidney Kimmel and Hackford via Incentive Shot Entertainment, Sierra Pictures and Sidney Kimmel Entertainment. Sierra/Affinity offered most worldwide areas towards the project including, Germany (Constantin), at Cannes in May. Related Subjects Jennifer Lopez Taylor Hackford Nick Nolte Parker

Blame the Farrelly Bros. When the Jersey Shore Kids Pursue Acting Careers

So the Farrelly Brothers decided to give the kids from Jersey Shore a cameo in their upcoming Three Stooges reboot (Oh, the jokes write themselves…) which turned out to be such an amazing experience that Sammi “Sweatheart” Giancola, Jenni “JWoww” Farley, Ronnie Ortiz-Magro, and Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi may now turn their fist-pumping sights on second careers as actors. At least when this nightmare comes to pass, we know who to blame. JWoww and Sammi recently told Access Hollywood how wonderful their cameo-filming experience was, and how encouragement from directors Peter and Bobby Farrelly led them to consider pursuing acting. “For the Farrelly Bros to say how well we did… it gives me chills,” JWoww recalled. Sammi elaborated. “Like, you never know,” she mused. “Like, I actually enjoyed acting, and I enjoyed being a part of it, so I would love to see what the future holds, whether it’s acting or something else.” Castmates Ronnie and Snooki also reportedly want in on the action, according to Access Hollywood. “We’re not scared to be stupid or make fun of ourselves,” said Snooki. “I think we could be good in acting. I would love to do comedy.” Watch the video yourself and weep for the future. Sammi & J-Woww: It Was An ‘Amazing Experience’ Being In ‘The Three Stooges’ [Access Hollywood]