NBC posts entire seasons online

NBC is searching to the site to provide audiences an chance to trap around the network's primetime programming. Cases of the entire first season of "The Voice" remains released on NBC.com just days before its second-season premiere. Other unscripted series "The Finest Loser" and "The Sing-off" could possibly get the identical treatment. Furthermore, Peacock is posting all season-to-date cases of current series including "Motherhood,Inch "Grimm," "Whitney" and "Up With The Evening." Tv producers typically only publish online 5 cases of a collection that lots of recently broadcast, though you'll find looser limits for unscripted series. Putting entire seasons online supplies a viewer an opportunity to begin immediately, growing the possibility that they'll still stay updated on air. Contact Variety Staff at news@variety.com

John Higgins dies at 71

John Higgins, an actor, director, producer and dialect coach, died Nov. 11 of oral cancer in Fremont, Calif. He was 71.Australia-born Higgins made his professional acting debut with the Old Globe Theater in San Diego and appeared in 16 Shakespeare plays in repertory over a four-year period. He appeared Off Broadway in "Desire Under the Elms" with George C. Scott and in the celebrated production of "Six Characters in Search of an Author," directed by William Ball. Relocating to London in 1970, he performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company and in the original West End productions of "The Boys in the Band" and "Fortune and Men's Eyes." In 1974 Higgins moved to Johannesburg, where he directed and acted with the Market Theater. In 1975, he directed "Of Mice and Men," with Ken Gampu, the first government-approved multiethnic production in South African history, at the Lakeside Theater. In 1977, he directed the anti-apartheid play "Survival," with Seth Sibanda and David Kekana; the production toured to the U.K., Russia and the U.S. Returning to California in the late '70s, John directed the U.S. premiere of "The Biko Inquest," a play about the South African activist, at the Globe in San Diego, and the world premiere of Ken Kesey's "The Further Inquiry." During the 1980s Higgins divided his time between England, the U.S. and Australia, directing new works "Two Without a Cause" (plays by Michael Weller and Israel Horovitz) in Sydney as well as Charles Marowitz's "The Shrew" and Woody Allen's "God" in London. In 1990, he directed a controversial musical production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream," set in the Haight-Ashbury District of San Francisco against the turbulence of the 1960s Civil Rights Movement. In the 1990s, he directed plays and musicals in San Francisco and Sacramento for the Eureka Company, the Spreckles Arts Center, Next Stage and the Alcazar Theater. Higgins also appeared in more than a dozen movies, including "Phar Lap" and "The Revolutionary," and on TV.Since returning to Australia in 2000, he served as an acting and dialect coach for the likes of Chris Hemsworth and Rose Byrne. He taught at the Ensemble Studios, National Institute of Dramatic Art, Stables Theater and Company B. He was in the process of preparing a revival of his musical on Bob Dylan called "Words and Music," and creating an updated version of "Midsummer Night's Dream," when he learned he had cancer. John Edward Higgins Jr. was born in Sydney, the son of an American father and Australian mother. John and his younger brother, filmmaker Colin Higgins ("Harold and Maude," "Foul Play"), moved to the U.S. and settled in Atherton, Calif. John Higgins received a B.A. from San Jose State U. and an acting diploma from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, and he served in the U.S. Navy in the early 1960s. He is survived by his mother and brothers Gary, Brian, Barry and Dennis.Information regarding a party celebrating Higgins' life, to be held sometime after the new year, will be available at Professorjohnhiggins.com. John's brother Brian may be reached at higginsb28@yahoo.com Contact Variety Staff at news@variety.com

Terrence Malick on 'The Tree of Life'

Malick'The Tree of Life'With "The Tree of Life," filmmaker Terrence Malick realized a long-held dream. Collaborators recall discussions about the project dating back some 30 years to the set of "Badlands," the American director's 1973 seminal feature debut about a pair of criminal lovers on the run.Since then, the famously reclusive director, who does not grant interviews, has completed four feature films -- "Days of Heaven," "The Thin Red Line," "The New World" and "Life" -- each suffused with Malick's now-trademark fascination with the natural world, and Man's place within it.If Malick has a singular and commanding authorial presence -- with "The Tree of Life" feeling more like an example of a personal poem than a collaborative artform -- those who work with the Texas-based maverick suggest he's inclusive and very much open to others' ideas."He does have a very strong vision of what he wants to do and what he wants to accomplish," says producer Bill Pohlad. "But there's nothing demanding about his demeanor. He's very inclusive and collaborative. Even when we were in post and discussing the cuts" -- a lengthy period that straddled one Cannes deadline and then reached another -- "there was never an argument. We had a very family-like atmosphere."But Pohlad and others say Malick's method was also unique, constantly deviating from any set schedule and moving the crew around the small Texas town of Smithville at whim to grab shots because the light happened to be right. As actress Jessica Chastain explained after the film's Cannes premiere, "It's all about capturing an accident," she said. "He would be shooting, and Brad would be wonderful, and then there'd be a woodpecker nearby and he'd turn to that. You can't plan any moment.""But it isn't as random as that," Pohlad says. "Terry's got a plan. But he executes it in an easygoing way."EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE DIRECTOR Helmers hot to globe trotWoody Allen | Stephen Daldry | David Fincher | Michel Hazanavicius | Terrence Malick | Bennett Miller | Alexander Payne | Jason Reitman | Martin Scorsese | Steven SpielbergIn the Mix Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

A Real-Life Walter White? Boston Professor Accused of Running a Meth Lab

Bryan Cranston Breaking Bad's plot echoed in a case investigated by suburban Boston authorities. Irina Kristy, a 74-year-old college professor, and her 29-year-old son have been accused of running a meth lab out of their home in Somerville, about 500 feet from City Hall, according to The Boston Globe. They face charges of distribution of meth, conspiracy to violate the drug law and drug violation in a school zone. Watch full episodes of Breaking Bad in our Online Video Guide On the AMC series, Walter White, played by three-time Emmy winner Bryan Cranston, is a high school chemistry teacher who begins to cook and sell meth after he's diagnosed with cancer. Kristy, who has taught math for more than 20 years at two different Boston-area universities, will be arraigned Dec. 21. Her son, who has already pleaded guilty to the charges, is due back in court on Dec. 20.

Mindy McCready and Boy Contained in Arkansas

Mindy McCready Country singer Mindy McCready and her 5-year-old boy, Zander, come up with by police Friday evening after going missing for three days, CNN reviews.Mother and boy come up with in your home in Heber Springs, Ark., thought to be along with McCready's boyfriend, and Zander came out to remain in "very good condition,In . David Rahbany, the primary deputy U.S. Marshal in eastern Arkansas, mentioned.Mindy McCready won't return her boy to Florida despite judge's orderThough a judge had launched an order for McCready, 36, to return her boy this year's week to Florida or she'd be prone to arrest, she's not charged with any crime, and Rahbany mentioned it's unclear whether she'd face any charges.McCready, who's seven several days pregnant with twins, does not have custody of the children from the children in the child and apparently needed Zander from her parents' home on Tuesday. McCready's mother was granted guardianship of Zander in 2007, nevertheless the singer told the AP they and her mother have observed a ongoing custody of the children from the children fight in Florida over Zander, and alleges that her boy was roughed up while under her mother's watch her mother, Gayle Inge, declines the abuse accusations.Mindy McCready: Celebrity Rehab saved my lifeZander remains put in the custody of the children from the children in the Arkansas Division of youngsters and Family Services and you'll be reclaimed to Inge, Rahbany mentioned."We are feeling sorrow for Zander because he's traumatized, too for Mindy. We just hope she does the very best factor to any extent further which this is often a wake-up demand her," Inge and her husband, Michael Inge, mentioned in the statement.

Ouch! Maggie Q Shows Off Nikita Injuries

First Published: December 2, 2011 4:07 PM EST Credit: Access Hollywood Caption Kit Hoover and Bill Bush interview Maggie Q, who shows off her Nikita injuries to her hand (bottom inset), Dec. 2, 2011LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- In The CWs Nikita, Maggie Q gets herself in and out of dangerous situations, and the actress has sustained a few bumps, bruises and breaks on set. I had a grate fall on my hand and then I fell down a ladder. It was awful, Maggie told Billy Bush and Kit Hoover on Fridays Access Hollywood Live, showing off her bruised fingers. Maggie recently got braces off of her first and middle finger, which were hurt recently. I broke these two fingers, she said, pointing to her swollen digits. The actress ring finger, however, was spared, but she joked shes not close to having someone put a ring on it. Im never gonna get proposed to, she laughed. That guy has to be crazy. Joking aside, the stunning beauty revealed she isnt a power player in the game of love. I didnt really date much, she said, telling Billy and Kit her ex count is no more than the fingers on a hand. I havent had a lot of relationships. Nikita airs on Fridays at 8 PM ET/PT on The CW. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

London Crix Go Roeg With Top Recognition

The London Film Experts Circle is always to present director Nicolas Roeg while using Dilys Powell Award for Excellence in Film, the org introduced Friday. The prize might be the venerable groups finest recognition and contains formerly attended such talent as Dirk Bogarde, Michael Caine, Richard Harris, Charlotte now now Rampling, Ken Loach, Judi Dench, Quentin Tarantino and Kristin Scott Thomas. Roegs diverse filmography includes 1971s Walkabout, 1973s Julie Christie/Jesse Sutherland-starrer Dont Look Now, 1976s David Bowie vehicle The Man Who Fell To Earth and 1990′sThe Wizards starring Angelica Huston. Roeg can get the tribute within the Circles 32nd annual honours ceremony which was recently elevated towards the month of the month of january 19. Nominees inside the major groups will probably be revealed 12 , 20.

Cherie Priest's Novel 'Boneshaker' Headed for Big Screen

Cross Creek Pictures and Exclusive Media Group are teaming on a film adaptation of Cherie Priest's period zombie novel Boneshaker. John Hilary Shepherd (Nurse Jackie) has been set to write the screenplay. Priest's book, the first in a planned series, falls within the steampunk genre of science fiction, whereby a sci-fi or fantasy story is set during the Victorian era. PHOTOS: 10 Biggest Book-to-Film Adaptations of Last 25 Years Boneshaker -- published in 2009 by Tor Books and nominated for a 2010 Hugo Award for best novel -- is set in an alternate version of 1880s Seattle. The city has been walled in and a toxic gas has transformed many of of the remaining residents nto "Rotters," otherwise known as zombies. A young widow searching for her teenage son must deal with the Seattle underworld, airship pirates and heavily armed refugees. The second novel in Priest's series, Dreadnought, was published in 2010, while the third, Ganymede, hit bookstores in late September. The fourth novel, Inexplicables, will hit bookstands next year. Exclusive and Cross Creek have teamed on several high-profile projects, including on George Clooney's The Ides of March, the upcoming The Women in Black, which CBS Films will open on Feb. 3, and Ron Howard's Formula 1 film Rush. PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery 10 Biggest Book-to-Big Screen Adaptations of the Last 25 Years Related Topics

Paradise (Paradeisos)

A Strada Films release of a Pan Entertainment production, in association with Greek Film Center, Ert Hellenic Broadcasting Corp., Guanaco, Homemade Films production. (International sales: Pan Entertainment, Athens.) Produced by Maria Drandaki. Executive producer, Constantinos Moriatis. Directed, written by Panagiotis Fafoutis.With: Natassa Zaga, Mihalis Fotopoulos, Olia Lazaridou, Erricos Litsis, Christos Loulis, Constantinos Avarikiotis, Maria Skoula, Andreas Konstantinou, Lila Baklesi, Vaggelis Alexandris, Thanassis Vlavianos, Liza Neohoriti.Romance and confetti are in the air in "Paradise," the second feature from Greek scribe-helmer Panagiotis Fafoutis ("The Heir"). Set against the madness of the carnival in Patras (a celebration to rival the more famous ones in Venice and Rio), pic traces the interconnected stories of two couples and two one-sided obsessions. Colorful floats and costumes and pumping music are a constant, even as the first hour's solid crosscutting gives way to a more muddled and protracted second half that quickly diminishes the pic's emotional resonance. Local cinemas, mainstream-oriented fests and satcasters are the likeliest takers. The four stories are connected to a Paradise-themed carnival float in the Patras parade, which occurs on the last day before Eastern Orthodox lent. Pic is set during the intense few days of preparations and parties that precede the parade, as well as the eye-catching spectacle itself ("Production value!" as the budding filmmaker protag of "Super 8" would say). London-based Marianna (Natassa Zaga) has returned to surprise her b.f., the party-loving DJ of the float, Mihalis (Mihalis Fotopoulos). Both have secrets: Uber-busy Mihalis hasn't quite quit using drugs, while Marianna, who bought a one-way ticket, quickly realizes that coming back for good unannounced was perhaps not such a great idea. Eugenia (Maria Skoula), who helps out with the Paradise costumes, has started an affair with the handsome but slightly younger float organizer, Antonis (Andreas Konstantinou). She's afraid to tell her rebellious teen daughter (Lila Baklesi), who -- in one of the pic's most contrived developments -- has the hots for Antonis, too. A gay cook (Constantinos Avarikiotis) is secretly in love with his handsome straight boss, Socrates (Christos Loulis), while the middle-aged float driver, Ilias (Erricos Litsis), still pines for his ex-wife (Olia Lazaridou), a singer who's scheduled to perform at various parties. Scribe-helmer Fafoutis (whose first name is occasionally transliterated as Panayotis) handsomely sets up the four stories and, together with editor Panos Voutsaras, agilely cuts among them as they build momentum. The large cast of characters and their quandaries are quickly and vividly sketched. But about an hour in, it becomes clear that the loosely connected yarns aren't all going at the same speed or even building toward one big crescendo. The storylines of Eugenia and Socrates are too dependent on their big reveals and peter out shortly after. And the impact of the tragedies of Ilias and Mihalis could have been amplified if Fafoutis had drawn clearer parallels between the young guy unable to appreciate what he's got and the old man realizing too late what he used to have. Acting is solid across the board, and other tech credits are strong. D.p. Yorgos Papandrikopoulos' lighting of interiors is especially noteworthy, though some of the outdoor crowd scenes on the (overcast) day of the parade were clearly shot with inferior equipment. Ioanna Tsami's costume designs are excellent and also a source of unexpected humor, such as in a shot where a nurse has to tend to a partygoer dressed as the same.Camera (color), Yorgos Papandrikopoulos; editor, Panos Voutsaras; music, George Pallikaris; production designer, Pinelopi Valti; costume designer, Ioanna Tsami; sound (Dolby Digital), Dimitris Kanellopoulos; Aris Louziotis, Panos Voutsaras. Reviewed at Thessaloniki Film Festival (Greek Films), Nov. 8, 2011. Running time: 108 MIN. Contact Boyd van Hoeij at news@variety.com

Former Bachelorette Couple Ali & Roberto Call It Quits

First Published: November 21, 2011 2:33 PM EST Credit: Getty Images Caption Ali Fedotowsky and Roberto Martinez attend the Reality Rocks Expo Fan Awards at the Los Angeles Convention Center on April 9, 2011 in Los AngelesLOS ANGELES, Calif. -- The wedding is officially off for Ali Fedotowsky and Roberto Martinez. Just weeks after announcing they were putting nuptial plans on hold, the former Bachelorette couple has called it quits, a rep for Ali & Roberto has confirmed to Access Hollywood. Ali Fedotowsky and Roberto Martinez have ended their relationship, the rep told Access on Monday. As they go through this difficult time, we ask that you respect the couples privacy. It was in August that the former Bachelorette first revealed their road to the altar had been put on hold, putting the blame for the detour on an injury to her leg. We had a date set, and that date has now passed, Ali told People at the time, citing surgery the month prior on her leg. The decision to postpone [the wedding] was very difficult. I definitely shed some tears. In October, the wedding was once again postponed, with Ali again saying the couple was still together despite plans for the big day being shelved. Were still engaged; were still living together, the 27-year-old, who appeared on Season 6 of the hit ABC series, told People. We just dont feel the need to walk down the aisle right now. At this point were not planning a wedding, the reality star continued. Does that mean were fighting? No. Does that mean were miserable? Absolutely not! Were happy where we are. When we have things figured out, well let you know. Now, a few weeks later, the couple has confirmed they have split. Unfortunately for Ali, while she no longer has a groom-to-be, there is one thing shes stuck with a bit longer her last name. Are you dropping the Fedotowsky? Billy Bush asked Ali on Access Hollywood Live in September 2010 about changing her name post-marriage. Are you kidding me?!? she laughed. Ive been waiting my whole life to drop the Fedotowsky. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Natalie Wood 'Ear Witness' States She Was Threatened 72 Hours Following The Actress Died

Individuals with understanding of occasions all around the dying of actress Natalie Wood continually come forward.our editor recommendsThe Natalie Wood MysteryNatalie Wood's Dying: 10 Developments Throughout Week one of the Reinvestigation Natalie Wood Biopic: Should Michelle Williams, Emma Watson, Carey Mulligan or Emma Stone Take part in the Icon? (Poll)Robert Wagner Blamed Self For Natalie Wood's Dying in MemoirNatalie Wood Mystery: File Delivered to Sheriff Revealed Telling Clues (PDF Document)Related Subjects•Natalie Wood Marilyn Wayne, that has been named an "ear witness," was on the boat 50 ft from the Beauty the evening the actress, who had been aboard with husband Robert Wagner and co-star Christopher Walken, drowned. PHOTOS: Best Pictures of Natalie Wood Wayne, who suggests she heard Wood cry out for help soon after 11 p.m. the evening she died (and it has agreed to undergo a polygraph test to validate her story), never was questioned by government bodies throughout their 1981 analysis, based on thePDF copy of recent claims provided to the L.A. County Sheriff's office. PHOTOS: 12 of Hollywood's Most Mysterious Deaths "A ladies voice, crying for the aid of drowning awakened [businessman John Payne] and that he awakened me," Wayne stated in her own statement. "'Help me, someone help me, I am drowning' we heard frequently. Alarmed, I known as to my boy, who also heard the cries, and looked athis new digital watch: it had been just moments after 11:00 P.M." STORY: Natalie Wood's Dying: 10 Developments Throughout Week one of the Reinvestigation Wayne states they known as the harbor patrol (who didn't answer) after determining it had been too harmful to leap in to the water themselves. Not lengthy after, she heard a "guy's voiceslurred, as well as in irritated tone, say something towards the effect of, "Oh, hang on,we are visiting enable you to get," and never lengthy after, the cries for help gone away, but we heard the cries for up to fifteen minutes.Inch VIDEO: 5 of Natalie Wood's Most Memorable Roles Outdoors of the boat closeness the evening from the actress' dying, Wayne also were built with a much deeper link with Wagner. She was being employed as a stockbroker in an L.A. firm the actor was employing. In her own statement she also states have obtained a threatening note days after Wood's dying. VIDEO: Natalie Wood's Boat Captain Confesses to Laying, States Robert Wagner 'Responsible' on her Dying "I'd a "client box'" created for clients to decrease off their messages via a slot right in front. The boxes were opened up within the back, labeled by broker title on each finish. 72 hours after Natalie died, I discovered a scribbled message on the torn sheet of paper during my box that read, 'If you value your existence, keep quiet by what you realize.' I immediately suspected it had been associated with Natalie Wood's dying because that's all anybody have been speaking about. I had been disturbed as well as told a lawyer concerning the threat." PDF DOWNLOAD: Read Dennis Davern and Marti Rulli's Sheriff's Department File Wagner has released their own statement because the Sheriff's Department introduced the re-opening from the situation. And, November. 18, The Hollywood Reporter solely reported Walken has hired an attorney to represent him considering the brand new analysis. Related Subjects Christopher Walken Natalie Wood Robert Wagner

CBS tops Thursday in demos

CBS comedy smash ''The Large Bang Theory'' was by far primetime's top-ranked program on Thursday, running the internet to some demo victory over Fox, which saw declines for ''The X Factor.'' With ABC's ''Grey's Anatomy'' around the sidelines, Fox's ''Bones'' and CBS' ''Person of Interest'' were the night's top dramas in demos. Based on preliminary national estimations, the very first CBS Thursday victory of year in grown ups 18-49 was paced with a large showing by ''The Large Bang Theory'' (5.2/15 in 18-49, 14.8 million audiences overall), that was up nearly 20% in the same evening this past year, along with a winning perf at 8:30 p.m. by ''Rules of Engagement'' (3.6/10 in 18-49, 11. million audiences overall), which itself worked out 20% much better than ''Bleep My Father Says'' within the timeslot last year. The comedies were then dramas ''Person of Interest'' (2.6/7 in 18-49, 11.six million audiences overall) and ''The Mentalist'' (2.5/7 in 18-49, 12.a million audiences overall), both lower about 15% from last year's 9-11 p.m. dramas (''CSI'' and ''Mentalist'') still, ''Person'' was no. 1 drama from the evening in grown ups 25-54 (3.7/8). At Fox, ''The X Factor'' was around the low side (3./8 in 18-49, 9.5 million audiences overall), placing second within the 8 o'clock hour and jumping dramatically in the other half-hour (3.4 versus. 2.7). The internet then gone to live in the 18-49 lead at 9 o'clock with ''Bones'' (2.8/7 in 18-49, 8.8 million audiences overall), which required benefit of ''Grey's Anatomy's'' absence to develop week to week and lead all dramas for that evening in 18-49. ABC assisted its cause by airing a Katie Couric ''20/20'' special on Regis Philbin (1.5/4 in 18-49, 8. million audiences overall), which carried out about 35% much better than last week's episode of ''Charlie's Angels'' within the timeslot. The special was then a 2-hour episode of ''Private Practice'' (2.5/7 in 18-49, 7.two million audiences overall), that was lower from the hourlong earnings of a week ago but nonetheless edged out ''The Mentalist'' because the top-ranked 10 p.m. broadcast series in 18-49. At NBC, ''Community'' (1.6/5 in 18-49, 3.six million audiences overall) and ''Parks and Recreation'' (2./5 in 18-49, 3.7 million audiences overall) were up week to week, finishing in front of ABC's ''20/20'' special in demos. These were then ''The Office'' (2.9/7 in 18-49, 4.a million audiences overall), that was consistent with a week ago and brought its half-hour in 18-49, and ''Whitney'' (1.9/5 in 18-49, 4.a million audiences overall), lower a few ticks week to week. Also lower was outgoing 10 p.m. drama ''Prime Suspect'' (1.1/3 in 18-49, 4.4 million audiences overall). CW rested dramas ''The Vampire Diaries'' and ''The Secret Circle,'' and opted for theatrical ''Beneath the Blue'' (.8/2 in 18-49, 2.six million audiences overall). Amounts for that pic, which stars Paul Wesley of ''Vampire Journals,'' are susceptible to revision because the affiliate-based preliminaries include preemptions in Colorado and NY for National football league action. Preliminary 18-49 earnings for that evening: CBS, 3.2/8 Fox, 2.9/8 ABC, 2.2/6 NBC, 1.8/5 Univision, 1.6/4 CW, .8/2. As a whole audiences: CBS, 12.two million Fox, 9.a million ABC, 7.5 million NBC, 4.3 million Univision, 3.7 million CW, 2.six million. Contact Ron Kissell at ron.kissell@variety.com

Exclusive: Dominic Cooper Explains How He Pulled Double Duty in The Devil's Double

Need a break from fluffy features depicting vampire weddings, cross-dressing Adam Sandler and dancing penguins? Look no further than The Devil’s Double, Lee Tamahori’s biographical drama about sadistic psychopath Uday Hussein (son of Saddam) and his body double, both played by Dominic Cooper. Ahead, the film’s star discusses the difficulty of playing two characters in one fast-paced production. The Devil’s Double, based on the biography of the same name by Latif Yahia, is available on DVD and Blu-ray November 22.

Howard Stern Talks 'America's Got Talent': 'I'd Much Better In comparison to Hoff'

NY - Howard Stern is not presently settling with NBC's America's Got Talent to switch Piers Morgan just like a judge, the shock jock told the NY Publish's Page Six.our editor recommendsHoward Stern Pleads 'No Comment' on 'America's Got Talent' Talks (Video)PTC to NBC: Don't Hire Howard Stern for 'America's Got Talent' PHOTOS: Howard Stern With time "In my opinion I'd much better in comparison to Hoff [David Hasselhoff], but who knows?,Inch the paper reported him as saying as of this week's NY premiere in the Twilight Saga: Breaking Beginning - Part 1. "However, there's absolutely nothing to report relating to this.In . Added Stern: "No an individual's described anything. I heard they need me for the job . . . I'm honored they'd consider me." STORY: PTC to NBC: Don't Hire Howard Stern for 'America's Got Talent' Asked for if he'd be capable of steer clear of the cursing and edgy comments, they is famous for, around the broadcast show, Stern mentioned: "Listen, I'm not insane. Essentially were around the network tv series, I wouldn't curse." He added: "I've been in David Letterman. I don't just curse as being a raving lunatic. You broadcast for whatever is appropriate.Inch VIDEO: Howard Stern on Jerry Sandusky: 'They Should Cut His B---- Off' The Oldsters Television Council (PTC) now advised NBC not to "abandon and offend its family audience" by using Stern. The Sirius XM Radio star also reiterated that he's interested in the NBC show. "America's Got Talent is a good show," he told the Publish. "I like watching the show, I've checked out it immediately.In . Email: Georg.Szalai@thr.com Twitter: @georgszalai Related Subjects Howard Stern NBC Sirius XM Radio PTC America's Got Talent

Rock Center Gets Big Story, Ratings Boost

Rock Center with Brian Williams The newest show with the smallest audience in the Monday-at-10/9c time slot made the biggest news - and got a ratings boost. In its third week on the air, Rock Center with Brian Williams scored its first big "get" as Bob Costas interviewed former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky about the child sexual abuse allegations against him, attracting 4.49 million viewers and posting a 1.3 rating among 18-to-49-year-olds - a 30 percent increase in the demo. It also marked the newsmagazine's biggest viewership yet, though that bar is low with audiences of 3.51 million and 4.13 million in its first two weeks. In Rock Center interview, Jerry Sandusky denies sex abuse charges Still, Nielsen overnight figures show that it remained a distant third to a special edition of ABC's 20/20 - which itself scored a scoop with Diane Sawyer interviewing Rep. Gabrielle Giffords - and CBS' Hawaii Five-0; those shows attracted audiences of 13.35 million (2.8 demo rating) and 11.47 million (3.3), respectively. Read our Dancing with the Stars recap Dancing with the Stars averaged 18.50 million and 3.34 demo rating over two hours starting at 8/7c on ABC. Over the same span, NBC's The Sing-Off pulled in 4.75 million (1.5). Fox's tandem of Terra Nova and House lured 7.06 million viewers (2.3 demo rating) and 6.66 million (2.5, respectively, while on The CW, Gossip Girl drew 1.24 million (0.6) and Hart of Dixie 1.58 million (0.6). Check out the rest of the day's news on TVGuide.com As for the CBS comedy block, it helped the network to an overall ratings victory: How I Met Your Mother (10.38 million/4.5 demo rating); 2 Broke Girls (11.68 million/4.8, highest demo since the series premiere); Two and a Half Men (14.59 million/5.3, the night's demo high); and Mike & Molly (12.23 million/4.4).

Taiwan's Foreign-Language Oscar Hopeful: Wei Te-sheng

Taiwanese author/director Wei Te-sheng is at NY now for any screening of his film Players from the Rainbow: Seediq Bale at Manhattan's Museum of contemporary Art in celebration of Fortissimo Films' 20th anniversary. The experience drama about Taiwan aboriginals as well as their combat Japanese colonial forces within the nineteen thirties is Taiwan's greatest-ever production and it is expect the foreign-language Oscar race. THR NY bureau chief Georg Szalai spoken towards the director, utilizing a translator, concerning the film, its insufficient obvious-cut heroes and villains and the sights on Hollywood.our editor recommendsWarriors from the Rainbow: Seediq Bale: Venice Film ReviewOptimum Takes all U.K. Privileges to Venice Competition Title 'Warriors from the Rainbow'Taiwan Director Becomes the 'Apple' of Hong Kong Summer time Fest's Eye The Hollywood Reporter (THR): Your film is visiting The United States in Feb. What's your hope and goal for this here? Wei Te-sheng: We actually hope this movie relating to this special aboriginal culture can definitely possess a presence within the American market. But we all know that it's type of a hardship on the American audience to possess a sense of this movie in the beginning. We first wish to achieve Chinese and Taiwanese People in america. Beginning after that, hopefully word can spread. THR: The British saying for that film states that the guy can sacrifice his body, "but he or she must win their own soul." How universal do you consider the styles from the film are? Wei Te-sheng: The theme of aboriginal people standing to some repressive government is one thing globally felt. What's special concerning the film though is the fact that there's no definite theif and good guy. There's always a good side in criminals along with a negative side in good people. We often tell the storyline of the perfect hero. There's no struggle. But we would like audiences to actually have the [figures'] struggle within this historic event and consider the things they would do within their situation. THR: Its Northern Border American version of the film is all about 2 . 5 hrs lengthy. The initial was launched in 2 parts and it is considerably longer. How would be the versions different? And it is possible to impact on the version proven in the Venice Film Festival? Wei Te-sheng: The initial version is four . 5 hrs. The version that people demonstrated in Venice seemed to be two hrs and half an hour. But because of time restrictions, we simply got everything however the primary story in those days. It had been an item of haste. Within this version, we thought things through completely. It's a new cut. We thought we ought to present fighting and human feelings in two and half proportions as with the initial version. We got certain parts explaining hunting traditions along with other parts concerning the culture. They assist the crowd comprehend the culture more, but don't really advance the storyline. THR: Your film is Taiwan's Oscar hope within the foreign-language film race. How exciting is the fact that for you personally? Any ideas in your chances? Wei Te-sheng: Obviously, we wish it to happen greatly. This really is this type of great recognition. We actually want to introduce this completely different hero epic to American audiences rather than [films with] an ideal hero. THR: Is the fact that method of showing heroes an individual choice or it is possible to tradition in Taiwan to feature under perfect protagonists? Wei Te-sheng: It is indeed my personal factor. I haven't seen it much in the past Taiwanese films. I simply believe that to provide an ideal hero is type of absurd. Every one has their dark sides. THR: I heard the film were built with a $25 million budget, was funded by using bank financial loans, money out of your previous film along with other financing and it has done well in Taiwan. How has it performed, and it has it made its method to other japan yet? Wei Te-sheng: To date, the film only has been distributed in Taiwan. On November. 17, it will likely be launched in Hong Kong. This area home business office continues to be assisted by waves of selling. From the beginning of production there's been news concerning the film. The audiences were and therefore are feeling curious and often didn't think that this project would succeed. So, everything have been developed. Audience expectation have been developed. I believe that's why we now have had good box office - 100 million New Taiwanese Dollars, or top 20 on the planet weekend box office, when part one was launched on Sept. 9. THR: How made it happen do in comparison to Hollywood movies which were in Taiwanese theaters in those days? Wei Te-sheng: We initially beat Hugh Jackman's Real Steel. The 2nd week, these were first, and that we were second. THR: Any audience reaction you've particularly loved? Wei Te-sheng: The prosperity of this movie brings about the pride within our aboriginal people. It's a beautiful scene once they put on their traditional clothes to visit the films. THR: There's lots of fighting within the film. Any curiosity about creating a Hollywood action movie? Wei Te-sheng: I was raised in and learned in Taiwan. Basically was to create a movie in Hollywood, I'd feel dislocated. And That I don't think I'm particularly proficient at making movies purely for bringing in the crowd. I'm able to make movies in Taiwan that may be globally recognized. However I don't seem like I possibly could create a movie in Hollywood towards the same effect. THR: Maybe you have visited Hollywood? Wei Te-sheng: John Woo has explained a great deal. And also the more he's explained, the greater afraid Personally i think. Hollywood is really a structured system. You will find a lot of rules, also it's as being a factory. I believe I'd enjoy less creative freedom, because all of the story telling is performed through the author or stars. The director is simply a functional a part of a project. I believe I wouldn't adapt well, nor will i think the machine would accept me. THR: You pointed out John Woo who had been a co-producer in your film. How lengthy perhaps you have known him for and what's your relation? Wei Te-sheng: I met John Woo in 2008 in Taipei in the ceremony for that Golden Equine film award. I desired his advice for creating this type of large-scale movie but for the action moments, that we hadn't done before. He didn't immediately promise me anything, but explained a great deal about worldwide cooperation in addition to a lot about how exactly to set up action moments. THR: What's the next project? Wei Te-sheng: I know concerning the story I'll make, however i don't go into any detail, including who I'll use on that. It it's still a drama, but on the more compact scale, because I would like some relaxation. It it's still Taiwan-related, but it will likely be larger-based, because I wish to involve more ethnic groups, including people from other countries. THR: When are you going to start? Wei Te-sheng: I believe after June. I must take a rest, however i think basically was on holiday for any week, I'd stress. THR: Have you got any heroines among filmmakers? Wei Te-sheng: James Cameron. It's not too I always like his movies, however i appreciate his spirit of creating something totally new and try to finding. And that he is really persistent for making his dream become a reality. THR: Did you know Billy Very may be the new host for that Academy awards? Wei Te-sheng: No. We love them much more about who the award would go to. Related Subjects Academy awards Players from the Rainbow Honours Season Preview

Zoe Saldana and Longtime Fianc Split

Zoe Saldana and Keith Britton Zoe Saldana and her longtime fiancé have split, People repots. Saldana, 33, and entrepreneur Keith Britton, 35, "have amicably separated after 11 years," a repetition for that actress stated inside a statement. "Saldana and Britton remain committed partners as co-founders of favor resource MyFBD.com." Browse the relaxation of present day news The actress, most widely known on her roles in Star Trek and Avatar, and Britton introduced their engagement this year.

"Skills" Returning to One Tree Hill for Final Episode

Antwon Tanner One Tree Hill fans are in for a nice reunion when Antwon "Skills" Taylor returns for the series finale, TVGuide.com has confirmed. The CW Sets Midseason Premieres for One Tree Hill, Return of Vampire Diaries Last we saw Skills, he had come back from Los Angeles to learn best friend Mouth was dating his ex-girlfriend, Lauren. While details about the episode's plot are being kept under wraps (and it's too early to spill secrets from our recent set visit), Skills (Antwon Tanner) joins the growing list of One Tree Hill alums making appearances this season, including Chad Michael Murray, Bevin Prince and Barbara Alyn Woods. One Tree Hill (Finally) Casts Brooke Davis' Dad for Last Season; Another Cast Member Returns! Original cast member James Lafferty, who will recur in the upcoming Season 9, tweeted that the gang was together for their final scene to be filmed on the River Court. Sophia Bush also shared a fun group picture from inside Tric where singer Gavin DeGraw performs in the show's final episode.DeGraw, who sang the original main title song "I Don't Wanna Be," last made a cameo in Season 5. One Tree Hill returns for its ninth and final season on Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 8/7c on The CW.

Ashton Kutcher Relinquishes Control of Personal Twitter Account

Ashton Kutcher is taking a cue from his critics, opting to scale back his Twitter use until he can "find a way to properly manage this feed."our editor recommendsAshton Kutcher Called 'Idiot,' 'Ignorant' After Tweeting Joe Paterno's Firing Was 'in Poor Taste''Two and a Half Men's' Ashton Kutcher vs. Charlie Sheen Ratings: Who's #Winning? PHOTOS: Ashton Kutcher's Career Through the Years The Two and a Half Men actor used his Twitter account on Wednesday, Nov. 10 to speak out on the controversial firing of longtime Penn State football coach Joe Paterno. "How do you fire Jo Pa? #insult #noclass as a hawkeye fan I find it in poor taste," Kutcher tweeted. The 84-year-old Paterno, who has had a successful 46-year coaching career, was fired Wednesday amid a child-abuse sex scandal along with President Graham Spanier. The move came in the wake of former assistant coach Jerry Sandusky being charged last weekend with 40 counts of sexual abuse of children. Paterno has been criticized for failing to contact authorities when he was told about possible misconduct by Sandusky nine years ago. PHOTOS: Hollywood's Biggest Fantasy Football Fans "Heard Joe was fired, fully recant previous tweet! Didn't have full story. #admitwhenYoumakemistakes," Kutcher posted about 30 minutes later, deleting his original tweet. "As an advocate in the fight against child sexual exploitation, I could not be more remorseful for all involved in the Penn St. case." The incident comes two months after a 9/11 gaffe, when Kutcher tweeted that it was the "greatest day of the year" because of the start of football season. Prior to that, the actor engaged in a public war with Village Voice after taking issue with a cover story that disputed several facts from his anti-human trafficking campaign. After a slew of critical responses to his most recent error, Kutcher informed fans that he intended to take an indefinite Twitter hiatus. PHOTOS: Hollywood's Twitter Feuds "As of immediately I will stop tweeting until I find a way to properly manage this feed. I feel awful about this error. Won't happen again," he wrote on Wednesday night. The following day, he simply posted a link to a blog post titled "Twitter Management." "While I feel that running this feed myself gives me a closer relationship to my friends and fans I've come to realize that it has grown into more that a fun tool to communicate with people," he wrote. "While I will continue to express myself through @Aplusk I'm going to turn the management of the feed over to my team at Katalyst Media to ensure the quality of it's content." STORY:'New Year's Eve' Poster: Ashton Kutcher, Lea Michele and More Play 'Hollywood Squares' Now topping 8 million followers, Kutcher was once the king of Twitter as the first user to reach the milestone 1 million in 2009. At the time, he rallied for the honor against CNN's account, promising to donate 10,000 mosquito bed nets for World Malaria Day. Kutcher even appeared on Oprah to introduce to talk show maven to the service. Today Lady Gaga holds the top spot of the Twitter hierarchy with more than 15 million followers. She is trailed by Justin Bieber, who boasts over 14 million followers. Related Topics Ashton Kutcher Two and a Half Men Twitter

MPA partners with China Intl. Copyright Expo

BEIJING -- Emerging filmmakers within the Asia Off-shoreline region will gather in Beijing the next month for just about any film workshop presented with the Film Assn. as well as the China Intl. Copyright Expo. The workshop aims make use of a master class on a number of contemporary subjects on filmmaking, marketing, distribution and co-production options between China as well as the worldwide community. Furthermore, it offers an opportunity for filmmakers to develop their careers, build systems and collaborate on projects. The workshop has arranged some luminaries to handle the problems, from China and overseas, including China Film Group topper Han Sanping Xing Xing Digital Corp prexy Wang Lifeng, Bona Film Worldwide chief Yu Dong, Tang Lijun, m.d. in the Shanghai Film Festival Zhang Xun, prexy in the China Film Co-Production Corp. and founder and chairman of Huayi Brothers and sisters Wang Zhongjun. Also taking part is Le-Vision Pictures Boss Zhang Zhao, Australian helmer and scribe Alister Grierson, Tropfest founder John Polson multihyphenate Pauline Chan as well as the author of "The Independent Film Producer's Survival Guide," Harris E. Tulchin. Others addressing the workshop are the co-founding father of Cinecom and Little Difference Features, and chair of Columbia University's Film School Ira Deutchman United states . Talent Agency agent and producer Bec Cruz producer Sid Ganis Jon Kuyper, mind of physical production for Warner Bros. the screenwriting teacher David Freeman Lora Chen, who's principal consultant at China Media Speaking to together with an instructor at Beijing Film Academy and scriptwriter-switched-helmer and fasten professor within the Beijing Film Academy, Xue Xiaolu, who won the workshop's pitching competish in 2006. "Our film master class can be a tremendous opportunity to connect to worldwide film professionals -- to discuss current trends, volunteer new ideas and be a part of constructive debate. China is certainly a thrilling frontier for filmmakers, together with a modern day stage for bold and enterprising visions," mentioned Mike Ellis, m.d. and prexy of Asia Off-shoreline MPA. The filmmakers taking part were selected by their local cities through various film-related competitions and exercises completed with a couple of from the region's leading film professionals and institutions. The workshop happens 12 ,. 1 through 3. CICE is certainly an worldwide copyright industry forum and trade event in China, held yearly since 2008. In 2012, the Expo will probably be dedicated to the promotion and protection of content. Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com

First Photo From Skyfall Set: James Bond Needs a Janitor

As noted here last week, James Bond has officially joined the Twitter era with the @007 handle. Which is to say: James Bond marketing has officially joined the Twitter era, with the first picture from the first day of filming — the actual first take, ZOMGGG — published this morning. And it’s kind of filthy. I don’t have a copy of the Skyfall script hanging around, but apparently scene 45 involves all the tense action thrills we associate with a dirty bathroom. Cease all speculation as to Javier Bardem’s villain; clearly the enemy is grime. Also: I’d overlooked cinematography great Roger Deakins’s involvement before now. Very exciting! Anyway, this happened. Alternate scenarios welcome below. [via @007]

AFM: Myriad Nabs Foreign On Freeloaders

Thursday, November 3, 2011, Santa Monica Myriad Pictures has acquired all rights outdoors The U . s . States for the comedy Freeloaders, directed by Serta Rosen (Dead Men Curve). The film features a stellar ensemble cast including Jane Seymour (Your Family Tree, Wedding Crashers), Dork Foley (The Kids Inside The Hall), Olivia Munn (Date Evening, Iron Guy 2) and Clifton Collins, Junior. (Star Trek, Mindhunters). Myriad is selling the finished film within the American Film Market. The story follows several slackers that are living totally free in the rock star’s mansion. They uncover their valued lifestyle is threatened when the music artist decides to promote his pad. The script was put together by Rosen and Dork Gibbs. Creating for Broken Lizard are extended-time lizard collaborator and producer Richard Perello and Julia Dray, beneath the five-member filmmaking comedy groups shingle. Broken Lizard Industries is much better recognized for the comedy game game titles Super Military, Beerfest, Club Dread as well as the Slammin Seafood. Freeloaders was brought to Broken Lizard in the beginning of development to produce and help have the project started. Also creating are Thomas Gardner and Gregory P. Cimino II , and Adam Duritz, within the band Counting Crows. Matthew Pritzker is executive creating along with his production company, Turbo Streak Entertainment. Once we see the script for Freeloaders, we hopped in the chance to assist shepherd the filmmakers through, mentioned Jay Chandrasekhar of Broken Lizard. Getting visited some pretty wild parties inside our lives we understood this might produce a very funny movie. We have been large fans in the Broken Lizard comedies for some time, mentioned Myriad Boss Kirk DAmico. We are delighted being coping with the producers to produce this comedy with large laughs for the worldwide marketplace.

Starz Announces Premiere Date For Spartacus: Vengeance

First Launched: November 3, 2011 3:44 PM EDT Credit: Starz Entertainment La, Calif. -- Caption The poster for Spartacus: VengeanceGladiator-fanatics unite! Starz has states their popular Spartacus franchise will return around the month of the month of january 27. Spartacus: Vengeance, with new series star Liam McIntyre, will premiere at 10 PM ET/PT. The drama builds up only a few days following a gladiators of the house of Batiatus destroyed their master and ongoing the run, delivering Capua into uproar. This season is predicted to find out Spartacus and also the former fellow gladiator slaves begin the formations from the military. Liam needed inside the role of Spartacus, while using blessing of original series star Andy Whitfield, who died in September carrying out a fight with cancer. Spartacus: Vengeance also stars Lucy Lawless as Lucretia, the wife in the slain Batiatus, Manu Bennett as Crixus and Dustin Clare as Gannicus. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All rights reserved. These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Madoff TV Interviews Spur Great Ratings, Lousy Book Sales

A flurry of Bernie Madoff-related publicity tied to the release of two new books involving Madoff family members delivered high ratings for ABC's20/20and CBS' 60 Minutes, but failed to entice viewers to buy the books.our editor recommends'60 Minutes': Ponzi Scheme Perpetrator Bernie Madoff and Wife Attempted SuicideBernie Madoff Defends $60 Billion Ponzi Scheme to ABC News' Barbara Walters (Video) Truth and Consequences: Life Inside the Madoff Family by Laurie Sandell and written with the cooperation of the convicted Wall Street Ponzi-schemer's son Mark sits at No. 65 on the Barnes & Noble online sales rankings and No. 76 on Amazon. The End of Normal: A Wife's Anguish, A Widow's New Life by Stephanie Mack Madoff resides at No. 102 on Amazon but is at No. 58 on Barnes & Noble. VIDEO: Bernie Madoff's Son, Wife Open Up to '60 Minutes' ABC aired the first Madoff family member interview on October 21, when Mack, the widow of Bernie's son, Andrew, appeared on 20/20. The show scored its best ratings since February 2010, with 7.6 million viewers overall and a 2.1 rating in the 18-49 demographic. The End of Normal, published by Blue Rider Press,hit bookstores on October 20. Neither Madoff Mack nor Blue Rider commented on the size of Ms. Madoff Mack's advance. ABC tried to build on being the first to air a Madoff family member interview by having Barbara Walters report on a two-hour jailhouse interview with Bernie Madoff himself onWorld News with Diane SawyerandNightline. Since prison rules forbid filming interviews, the story consisted solely of Walters reporting what Madoff said. 60 Minutesaired interviews with Ruth, Bernie's wife, and Mark Madoff promotingTruth and Consequenceson October 30. That broadcast was watched by 18.5 million viewers, the show's largest audience in almost a year and its best performance in the 25-54 demographic in nearly three years. Truth and Consequences, published by Little Brown,went on sale on October 31. STORY: Bernie Madoff's Future Daughter-in-Law Only Person to Profit From New Book (Report) Though neither mother nor son has a financial stake in the success ofTruth and Consequences, Sandell wrote the book with Mark's cooperation. Some reports have said that Mark's fiancé Catherine Hooper, who brought Sandell into the project, is getting a share of the book's profits. Neither publisher Little Brown, Sandell, nor Hooper has commented on any financial arrangement, including the amount of the publisher's advance. Ruth agreed to an interview in the hopes of repairing her fractured relationship with Mark. Ruth Madoff followed the60 Minutesinterview with an exclusive print interview with journalist Diana Henrique's inThe NY Times. That story appeared online the night of October 30 and in print on October 31. The Wizard of Lies: Bernie Madoff and the Death of Trust, Henriques' April 2011 book on the Madoff scandal, languishes far down on Amazon and Barnes & Noble's sales charts. Related Topics

How Attacking Youthful Boys Increased being everyone Face of Copyright Reform

Charles Eshelman/Getty Images A few days ago, we written about Fight money for hard times, a not-for-profit that started a deal and website referred to asInchTotally free Bieber," warning that pop star Attacking Youthful Boys could face five years jail time if copyright laws and regulations and rules were amended. A good deal has happened since, so that it's time to update.our editor indicates Attacking Youthful Boys Might be the 'Real Deal' together with a Extended Career States Reality TV Producer'Justin Bieber: Never Say Never' Producer Stresses Requirement for Social MediaCould Justin Biebers Never Say Never Get yourself a Best Doc Oscar Nomination? Fight money for hard times expresses be worried about S. 978,which might make unauthorized web streaming of copyrighted work a legal, and states Bieber's freedom is at risk. STORY: Attacking Youthful Boys Picks 5 Tunes That Inspire Him The crowd highlights that Bieberbecame famous consequently ofposting covers of popular R&B tunes to YouTube, which may be true, but hardly comprises illegal streaming beneath the recommended legislation. Here's whyBieber remains safe and secure from jail even if regulations passes. Following a website got attention, the singer's reps increased being upset over how a singer have been used just like a prop.So Bieber's lawyers sent a cease-and-desist letterto shut lower "Free Bieber," fighting the web site itself was breaking his trademark, privacy and publicity rights, doing things like promising the look of "Free Bieber" t-t t shirts while using teen star proven behind jail bars. Several music artist guilds offer opposed the "Free Bieber" movement, fighting the recommended bill really helps artists like Bieber. STORY: Attacking Youthful Boys's 'Under the Mistletoe' Headed for Platinum? Sells 164,000 in Pre-orders Fight money for hard times maintained the Electronic Frontier Foundation, the nonprofit legal advocacy group, which returned fire witha replythatmakes the problem that no laws and regulations and rules are actually broken in the operation of "Free Bieber." The EFF dismisses trademark allegationsbecause it's a political website making fair standby time with the term "Attacking Youthful Boys,Inch rejects a privacy claim because "we can not fathom how this political campaign at all trespasses on any privacy right your very public client might assert," and states there's no publicity rights breach because of freedom of expression. Basically, groups needs to be allowed maintain stars to produce political points. EXCLUSIVE: Attacking Youthful Boys: 'With Time Off Work Work, I'm Capable of Think, Pray and Develop' Then, Bieber got round the radio making claims which will make us question if his reps are really speaking to with him on these complaints. A hidden host introduced Bieber for the recommended legislation -- not always doing an admirable job, inside our opinion -- and Bieber responded the lawmaker who crafted the total amount "should be guaranteed.Inch Regulations was recommended by Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar. Bieber made the comment as if it had been the first time he's discovered these complaints. Is he used just like a prop by both sides in the problem? Here's the audio. E-mail: eriqgardner@yahoo.com Twitter: @eriqgardner Attacking Youthful Boys Attacking Youthful Boys: Never Say Never

Submit a 10-Word Review, Win a Jurassic Park Ultimate Trilogy Set

Another week, another chance to play guest critic at Movieline and win a great prize. This time, our giveaway is Jurassic Park-themed in honor of the dinosaur trilogy’s Blu-ray release this week. Click ahead to begin the fun! To compete, simply enter your best mini review of the Jurassic Park trilogy. It should be clever, funny, evocative and most importantly, only 10 words. No more, no less. Movieline will then award the five best reviewers with a Jurassic Park Ultimate Trilogy set (includes Blu-ray and DVD copies of all three films). Enter to win by submitting your mini-review in one of two places: · The comments section below · On Twitter, using the hashtag #MLgiveaway Eligible contestants must be residents of the U.S. and provide an e-mail address when posting their comments on Movieline; otherwise we will have no way to contact you if you win! We will accept entries until Thursday, Oct. 27 at 12 p.m. PT/3 p.m. ET, when we will announce the winner. Good luck!

Ratings Rat Race Update: 2.5 Men Reverses Downward Trend As All CBS Comedies Gain

UPDATE 2:45 PM: As expected, most CBS series were adjusted down in the finals after a bump in the fast nationals from a NFL pre-emption in Baltimore. But even with the adjustment, all CBS comedies posted gains vs. last week. The news is especially important for Two And A Half Men, which had been sliding every week since its hugely rated season premiere. Last night, Men logged a 5.5/13 in 18-49, up 4% from last week, and 15.3 million viewers, up 1%. The comedy starring Ashton Kutcher is still comfortably ahead of the performance the same week last fall with leading man Charlie Sheen, up 25% in 18-49. Mike & Molly (4.2/10 in 18-49) was up 8% week-to-week, 2 Broke Girls (4.5/11) was up 2% and How I Met Your Mother (4.3/12) also was up 2%. Hawaii Five-0 (3,1/8) was flat. For the night, CBS (4.1/10) edged Fox (3.9/10) in 18-49. Fox’s coverage of Game 4 of the World Series stretched beyond primetime, averaging a 4.2/11 from 8-11:40 PM. PREVIOUS 9 AM: It is another Monday night where the ratings picture is too murky to draw conclusions based on fast national ratings. Fox carried Game 5 of the World Series, which in the fast nationals is running behind CBS in adults 18-49 and behind ABC in total viewers. But Fox’s average is expected to rise in the finals, so the races — especially the one in adults 18-49 — is too close to call. That’s because CBS’ fast national numbers were likely inflated by the local pre-emption in Baltimore, where the CBS station aired the NFL game. As a result, CBS’ series were up week-to-week across the board: How I Met Your Mother (4.3/12, up 2%), 2 Broke Girls (4.6/11, up 5%), Two And A Half Men (5.6/13, up 6%), Mike & Molly (4.4/10, up 13%), and Hawaii Five-0 (3.3/8, up 6%). ABC’s Dancing With The Stars (3.1/8) was down 6%, while Castle 2.5/6 was flat. ABC averaged a 2.9/7 in 18-49 and 15 million viewers for the night. NBC’s The Sing-Off (1.5/4) slipped 6%, followed by aPrime Suspect rerun (0.7/2), leading NBC (1.2/3, 3.6 million) to another No. 5 Monday finish behind its Big 4 rivals and Spanish-language Univision. The CW’s Gossip Girl (1.4 million, 0.6 in 18-49) was up 18% in total viewers and even in 18-49. Hart Of Dixie (2 million, 0.8/2) hit series highs in total viewers and all key demos; it was up 19% from last week in viewers, 33% in 18-49 and 13% in adults 18-34 (0.9/2).

Apple Lost $22 Billion in Market Price Wednesday

NY - Shares of Apple had their worst day because the height from the economic crisis Wednesday because the tech giant shed billions in market price, the NY Publish reported. A next day of Apple published quarterly results that designed for an uncommon earnings miss, the stock fell 5.6 %, or $23.62, to $398.62. This cut the organization's market price by $22 billion, the Publish outlined. Apple may be the second best U.S. company behind Exxon Mobil, that the tech company overtook when it comes to market price captured. The income disappointment came throughout the very first quarterly Apple earnings report following the March. 5 dying of co-founder and former Boss Jobs. Rather than underpromising like the organization has frequently done previously, new Boss Tim Prepare told experts around the earnings call the firm's product pipeline is strong. Younger crowd guaranteed record apple iphone and iPad sales this quarter. Apple on Wednesday temporarily closed its stores to provide employees an opportunity to consume a Jobs memorial on the organization's campus which was also streamed online to staff. Prepare stated the big event gives employees "time for you to recall the incredible things Steve accomplished in the existence and also the many different ways he earned the world a much better place." Email: Georg.Szalai@thr.com Twitter: @georgszalai Related Subjects Apple

NBC, CW Schedule Multiple Prime Suspect and Ringer Repeats

Sarah Michelle Gellar, Maria Bello Miss any cases of NBC's Prime Suspect or CW's Ringer? Don't get worried, you will have ample options to check out them. NBC orders six more Prime Suspect scripts NBC is wanting to draw in new audiences to Prime Suspect by airing reruns in the drama at 10/9c beginning Monday, March. 24. The repeats continues inside the same timeslot on Tuesday and Wednesday while watching show's regularly scheduled Thursday evening airing. The formerly scheduled repeats of Motherhood and Law & Order: SVU on Tuesday and Wednesday, correspondingly, will not be proven. NBC may even air a fourth rerun of Prime Suspect on Saturday at 9/8c. The Maria Bello-headlined remake in the BBC series first demonstrated soft, drawing only 6 000 0000 audiences and. However, the show has held steady, as well as the network recently bought six additional scripts. CW gives Sarah Michelle Gellar's Ringer an entire season Over on CW, the Sarah Michelle Gellar noir thriller will air back-to-back reruns beginning at 8/7c on Tuesday, March. 25 and also on Monday, March. 31, altering repeat cases of Gossip Girl, Hart of Dixie and 90210. These reruns are furthermore for the Wednesday evening repeats, which transformed the short-were living H8R. Ringer opened up as much as two.7 million audiences, enhancing The CW towards the most-seen Tuesday evening by 50 percent years. Week 2 dropped nearly thirty percent to a single.96 million audiences, which was a small uptick. The other day, Ringer hopped to a single.72 million after quickly decreasing with a series low 1.49 million the last week.

TV Ratings: 'Terra Nova' Grows, 'Two and a Half Men' Continues to Drop

Brook Rushton/FOX Without the baseball playoffs delaying its programming this week, Fox saw its lineup improve. Terra Nova (8 million total viewers, 2.7 rating in adults 18-49 demographic) rose 8 percent in the demo and 14 percent in total viewers, while House (8.4 million, 3.1) -- marking Olivia Wilde's final appearance on the medical drama -- improved 15 percent in 18-49 from last Monday's telecast. Notably, House tied with Hawaii Five-0 as Monday's highest-rated drama of the night. PHOTOS: Fall TV Death Pool: Which New Shows Will Be Axed? While Fox saw increases across the board, CBS wasn't so lucky. But still, the network topped the night in the key 18-49 demo, averaging a 4.0 rating to easily take home the victory. How I Met Your Mother (9.8 million, 4.1) and Hawaii Five-0 (10.9 million, 3.1) were the only CBS shows to improve, while rookie comedy 2 Broke Girls (11.3 million, 4.3) and Mike & Molly (11.6 million, 3.9) were flat. Two and a Half Men (14.9 million, 5.2) continued to drop, this time dipping 12 percent to its lowest-rated episode so far this season. Even so, Men was the night's highest-rated program overall. PHOTOS: 10 Shows Canceled Faster Than 'The Playboy Club' ABC placed a distant second in 18-49, averaging a 3.0. Dancing With the Stars (17.4 million, 3.2) was boosted 7 percent from last week. The reality competition series was also the most-watched program -- unscripted or scripted. Castle (11.5 million, 3.1) grew an impressive 24 percent from last week's season low. Fox followed with a 2.9 rating in primetime and NBC right behind in fourth with a 1.3. NBC's The Sing-Off (4.3 million, 1.6) improved 7 percent. A rerun of Prime Suspect (2.7 million, 0.8) rose just a tad. The CW's Gossip Girl (1.3 million, 0.6) remained steady and Hart of Dixie's (1.7 million, 0.7) heat wave episode improved a tenth. CBS -- 4.0 · How I Met Your Mother: 9.8 million, 4.1 · 2 Broke Girls: 11.3 million, 4.3 · Two and a Half Men: 14.9 million, 5.2 · Mike & Molly: 11.6 million, 3.9 · Hawaii Five-0: 10.9 million, 3.1 ABC -- 3.0 · Dancing With the Stars: 17.4 million, 3.2 · Castle: 11.5 million, 3.1 Fox -- 2.9 · Terra Nova: 8 million, 2.7 · House: 8.4 million, 3.1 NBC -- 1.3 · The Sing-Off: 4.3 million, 1.6 · Prime Suspect (R): 2.7 million, 0.8 The CW -- 0.7 · Gossip Girl: 1.3 million, 0.6 · Hart of Dixie: 1.7 million, 0.7 TV Ratings

Robert Downey Junior.: Greater than hero

It is among people perfect early fall London days. And Robert Downey Junior., around the rare day taken off shooting "An Online Detective: A Game Title Title of Shadows," is taking advantage of being merely a husband, waiting for his wife, Susan, within the luxury Bond Street boutique Lv.Soothing outdoors Susan's fitting room, the iron guy Downey comments that he's ornamented by "more silk laptop or computer needed the troops to land at Normandy." Nevertheless the action hero likes his existence nowadays."I merely couldn't be anymore happy," according to him. "I'm in a bit of the sweet place now, creatively and many types of that stuff. Which I hold the great fortune of watching the missus placed on cocktail attire for Sting's 60th special birthday.InchNow Susan appears in the fashion Vuitton creation."Honey, In my opinion that's gorgeous. However is not it too blowsy on top?Inch critiques Downey, the would-be-stylist. "Have you considered a size 36, however you must do wish to be cozy."The Downeys expect their first child in February and Susan's problem is they might look a tad too pregnant."Sweetheart, it is not apparent," he reassures. "It's apparent for you personally. Just don't turn aside.InchNowadays, Downey is catching an excellent number of waves while using approaching "Avengers," together with the "Iron Guy" and "Sherlock" franchises going strong. And there's the American Cinematheque award.Susan reappears. "Honey, I like that dress which i really like that dress with people shoes," states Downey approvingly, like several savvy spouse. "You need to have that for your house warming the very next day. Now find something to use throughout the evening."To business, Downey continues, "Eventually, in the event you pull the primary one-armed bandit enough, you'll probably develop gold bars. Now it really feels, no less than for some time here, the equipment is bound.InchI certainly wouldn't like to look this gift equine inside the molars," he continues dryly. "I certainly had plenty of years of self-enforced purgatory, however i am hot for an additional 18 several days roughly which i ought to make the most of that. I'm approaching on 50 and If only to complete more. As well as the franchise I really could stay deeply deeply in love with indefinitely is 'Sherlock Holmes.' "Downey's Holmes returns this Christmas getting a hit up, action-packed opening sequence making good standby time with the actor's own talents inside the martial-art of Wing Chun Kung Fu -- a Sherlock and Downey pugilistic fave."If you have been correlations between Holmes and Robert," states "Sherlock" helmer, Guy Ritchie. "It's that troubled genius who becomes a smaller amount troubled."Company company directors concur whenever Downey systems his arms around a personality, the star becomes that character."It's almost as though he's reincarnated, in the hypnotized condition," Ritchie states in admiration. "He just starts pointing a personality. You just think. 'How can he know people words?' Only if you're that each can you understand people nuances. It really arrives of him. It is not difficult.InchInchThe Avengers" author-helmer Joss Whedon calls the actor "electrifying, most likely probably the most riveting guy on the watch's screen. He takes such care not just along with his character, though everybody. When putting it altogether, he's comfortable enough while using narrative he is able to use there and provide the one thing you'll need. After which it they can enjoy any versions you have to throw at him."Whedon recalls a specific scene: "It absolutely was written very simply and Robert's like, 'Can all of us do more using this?A In order they was getting composed, I written 10 versions. He examined them and mentioned, 'Well, some this. Some that.' Once we shot it, he mentioned, 'Are you sure you've enough? Because it wasn't cheap to fly me out here.'"Jon Favreau directed Downey inside the two "Iron Guy" photos, nevertheless the helmer's favorite Downey perf is usually the primary one out of "Tropic Thunder," through which he plays an actress doing black face. "When he first shown me the make-up test, I mentioned, 'Are you sure this really is advisable?A " recalls Favreau. "But he just tears up whenever he's on-screen. Every minute of every single day, he's somebody that doesn't ever desire to walk-through something. Plus it was like a game title title of chicken showing him that we was ready to go to date because he was."That Downey way constantly surprised the "Tropic Thunder" helmer. "Robert is very cynical and sardonic while always giving 200% and being brilliant concurrently,Inch states Ben Stiller. "He sees the humor inside the reliance on minutiae that filmmakers have, and may simultaneously offer you shit relating to this, after which it indulge you getting a mind-coming performance. I like the scene in 'Black and White' where he got Mike Tyson to slap him. Very brave improvising.""Home for your Holidays" helmer Jodie Promote picks Downey's title submit "Chaplin" as her personal favorite. "Could anybody else in the world have thinking about the truth that performance?" she muses, going onto evaluate, "Robert is somebody that's very brilliant but who's suffering because he's almost too smart. There are many hurt behind that. Which showed up in this area in 'Chaplin' in addition to 'Home.' He's somebody whose ideas are, somewhat, torturing him."That belongs to them movies, among Downey's faves remains Shane Black's little-seen comedy "Hug Hug Bang Bang" from 2005. Black recalls a few serendipitous moments throughout that production. "There has been a couple of instances in 'Kiss Hug Bang Bang' where we'd never referred to as 'action,' nevertheless the camera have been moving. It absolutely was just Robert planning and psyching up for your scene. It's him in character. It's him joking while using people around him. Then inside the editing room, we mentioned, 'Oh my god, let's use that,' " Black states. "He leads to the most effective in people. This is why other stars wish to utilize him. They do know how on his game they can be."Among people fellow stars is "Sherlock's" Dr. Watson, Jude Law, who describes the Downey/Law on- and off-screen chemistry as "pure miracle." "Robert loves other people ideas and may feed off that. What's secret's he leads you along and encourages you to definitely certainly be bold and brave."Downey co-"Avenger" Chris Hemsworth confirms. "Robert works about 10 steps before everyone else. The energy being launched of him when he's acting could energy just a little city, that being mentioned, I have not felt more supported," states Hemsworth. "We finished shooting a scene together but he frequently see I used to be feeling uncertain relating to this, so he emerged and mentioned, 'Hey, I'm likely that will help you save about two-and-a-half decades of constipation and let you know that you have first first got it. You've fucking first first got it. Now relax.' ""Due Date's" Zach Galifianakis recalls, "Robert supported me when us labored together. Much less clear on myself, Mr. Downey was exists for guide me from my inadequate confidence -- even though when he suggested that we needed acting classes, it absolutely was before 75 accessories.InchNevertheless for "Iron Guy 3" Scarlett Johansson, it absolutely was about this famous Downey unpredictability. "He provides an excellent that's both self-assured and in the cuff, something that's almost frighteningly exciting to use opposite," she states. "He's an enigma, a type of verbal and emotional magician."The collaborators' many kudos aside, Downey states you will discover three items that are generating him and also the wife happy. "One, is always that we're expecting in the finish of February. Two, is always that we now have adopted some stray felines. And three, is our production company, Team Downey."The business features a first-look deal with Warner Bros. "Once we founded it this past year, Robert which i started putting together ideas of the sorts of movies that individuals preferred to complete. They are tales driven from character," states "Sherlock" producer, Susan Downey. "We're not searching to accomplish the passion project. We are feeling that you will have a bigger commercial idea and also have a great character story."People projects include "Yucatan," the saga of Hunter Scott, who looked into the sinking in the USS Indiana World War Ii and aided exonerate its captain. "You probably know how development is," Downey quips. "We love to our kids, but we're unsure which matches to college first."Susan praises her husband's perspective as "always fresh, unusual. He never matures. He's an authentic Peter Pan."The conversation has gone after the Downeys' hotel suite, and Robert emerges within the mattress room for just about any day's outing fitted inside an icy pink blazer, burgundy slacks, matching burgundy Nike high tops together with a powder blue Barcelino hat, getting into your ideas more Mess Bell than Peter Pan."Now, the amount of people could pull that off?" Susan asks getting fun.Close to the set, Susan highlights that might be moments when it's actually a little frustrating coping with her husband. "Sometimes you have to hit an finish or possibly a pause button," she states. "The pause button because you have to get together using the minds. The stop button because he's just changing it to change it.""The missus always jogs my memory will have the ability to either lift or soil the feeling round the set with my attitude," responds Downey. "Generally, I'm a pretty positive guy."The arrival American Cinematheque recognition has triggered the star to reflect on "Chaplin" and coping with Richard Attenborough."Probably of anybody besides my dad, I'd say Dickie might be the main one I learned the very best from, who affected me most likely probably the most. Not just just like a director but furthermore because the kind of guy he's -- his great attitude."From the there's this unique take which in fact had everything -- the framework, the lighting. Everything worked out just for another,Inch Downey recalls. "After which it Attenborough referred to as, 'Cut!' And came over crying and hugged me and mentioned, 'You know, that was him.' " Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com

Dempseys Bike Run Nets $1M For Cancer Center

First Published: October 10, 2011 12:03 PM EDT Credit: Getty Premium LEWISTON, Maine -- Caption Patrick Dempsey arrives at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards at Universal Studios Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, Calif., on June 5, 2011Patrick Dempseys bicycle run in western Maine to raise money for his cancer center has netted about $1 million. The Sun Journal of Lewiston reports that about 4,000 people took part in the third annual fundraising effort to benefit the Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope and Healing at the Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. Hundreds of cyclists pedaled between 10 and 100 miles along roads in Androscoggin and Oxford counties during the two-day event, which ended Sunday. The roads were lined with spectators cheering the cyclists. Dempsey, a native of Buckfield, plays Dr. Derek Shepherd on TVs Greys Anatomy. He founded the Dempsey Center in 2008. (Copyright 2011 by Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed) Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Paul Walker Finds Hours

For a new thrillerWhile these days he's mostly best known for driving very quickly in the majority of the Fast and the Furious franchise entries, Paul Walker has been trying for a change of pace in his other movies. And he's definitely switching gears for Hours, a new dramatic thriller. And no, it's nothing to do with the Nicole Kidman Oscar-winner.Eric Heisserer, who has been making a name for himself as a horror screenwriter (with credits including the A Nightmare on Elm Street remake, Final Destination 5 and the upcoming Thing prequel), is behind the script and will direct the film. Hours follows a young father (Walker) who must struggle to keep his newborn daughter alive in a devastated, abandoned New Orleans hospital shortly after Hurricane Katrina hits.Buried producer Peter Safran has rustled up the money to get the movie made, and Heisserer will start the cameras cranking in March next year, shooting in New Orleans itself.Walker, meanwhile, has also been branching out behind the camera a little, executive producing and starring in rental car thriller Vehicle 19. He's also expected to return to the driver's seat for the sixth Fast film...

'Human Centipede 2' Will get United kingdom Release Following 32 Cuts

Our buddies across water-feature will ultimately have the ability to enjoy Tom Six's nasty follow up to last year's intestinal favorite, "A Persons Centipede." Part two which hits US theaters this Friday was banned in great britan because of "sexual violence" along with other atrocities. United kingdom censors have approved the movie's release after making 32 cuts, which came to getting rid of 2 minutes 37 seconds of footage. A few of the gory particulars which were axed range from the "graphic sight of the man's teeth being removed having a hammer graphic sight of lips being affixed to naked bottom." Inside a statement, Eureka the movie's overseas distributor stated they think " the story is not jeopardized and the amount of horror continues to be sustained." United kingdom horror fans will need to tell us when they accept that or otherwise. Click to read our dissection of the greatest within this week's horror news. David Cronenberg Authored a Follow up to "The Fly"? David Cronenberg is busy marketing his latest film "A Harmful Method," however the "Videodrome" director invested some time from his hectic agenda to make an appointment with Shock Until You Drop and shared some interesting news. A couple of years back, word circulated that Cronenberg could be restarting "The Fly" his 1986 remake from the 1958 film in regards to a researcher who accidentally transforms themself in to the annoying insect for twentieth century Fox. ""The Fly" isn't exactly a remake, it's kind of a follow up, kinda. Yeah, which was a factor. I have written a script of this, and I'm not sure if that will really happen, but which has related to Fox," Cronenberg told Shock. File what is the news under, "Holy #@!$, I have to check this out movie as quickly as possible!" Hopefully Fox will get their act together soon. Summit Trades Sparkling Vamps For Ghosts "Within The Flesh" "Twilight Saga" producers are thinking of getting up a brand new trend for Summit Entertainment. They are leaving mopey teen vampires of the underworld with abs that kill to ghosts. (With abs? That mope? Most likely.) "Within the Flesh" is dependant on Laura Whitcomb's paranormal tale "A Particular Slant of sunshine,Inch which focuses on a troubled youthful lady who died 130 years back. She begins a ghostly romance with another spirit who shows her how you can jump from mortal body to body. Sounds kinda like a lot of same, but without fangs. Yay or pass? Take advantage of Zombie's "Lords of Salem" Cast Takes Shape Although it wasn't any surprise that Take advantage of Zombie's "The Lords of Salem" would star his beloved, Sheri Moon Zombie, other casting news has us pretty pumped for that director's latest. To date their email list of names is searching tasty and includes heavyweights like Bruce Dern (who'll play a writer) and Meg Promote (who plays the best choice of Salem's secret coven of ghouls). Now we are able to add "The Howling" and "E.T.'s" Dee Wallace towards the list. The actress will have a self-help guru named Sonny. "Lords" follows a DJ named Heidi who gets to be a mysterious package within the mail that encourages her to go to Salem, Massachusetts. Diabolical destruction follows once she comes to the spooky city. Zombie's flick begins shooting in under two days. Nobody Loves "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies" Natalie Portman, Emma Stone, Mia Wasikowska, and Scarlett Johansson have stated no to "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies." Now, Blake Lively joins them because the latest celebrity to show lower the part. This news may come as no real surprise, because the film in line with the walking dead opus by Seth Grahame-Cruz has battled forever (losing its star on and on through several company directors before landing on Craig Gillespie, to title a couple of hurdles). "Buffy" author Marti Noxon lately signed onto fix the script, that will hopefully lure the best actress to accept lead within the 1800s flesh-munching saga. More "Paranormal Activity 3" Viral Treats Vital continues to be maintaining using their viral marketing/grassroots campaign for that "Paranormal Activity" series because the first film. They have been delivering mysterious packages with VCRs and videocassettes to numerous folks around the world, tease the 3rd film's terrifying story. Ain't it Awesome News opened a brand new, fifth viral clip providing you with one more snapshot of the items 1988 was like for youthful Katie (from the foremost and second films) and her sister Kristi. Take a look right here prior to the supernatural fave comes to theaters on October 21.

Ultraviolet set for global roll-out

CANNES -- The new cloud storage system Ultraviolet, which bows in the U.S. Oct. 11, will announce a global roll-out in the coming months with launches imminent in both the U.K. and Canada. Warner Bros. exec Justin Herz, speaking during a conference session at Mipcom Tuesday, said that more than 50% of the studio's film and TV catalog would be available via UV by the end of next year while Fox indicated that "a significant" amount of its fare would soon be UV-enabled. The studios that have signed up for UV, which include NBC Universal and Fox -- a group from which Disney is conspicuously absent -- hope the new technology will re-ignite the home entertainment market and prove a much-needed boost to revenues following the collapse of DVD sales, and the failure of Blu-ray to generate widespread excitement among film and TV lovers. UV-enabled discs allow consumers to watch the same piece of content on 12 different devices, be it connected TVs, laptops, tablets or mobiles, anywhere in the world once they open an account giving them access to online streaming. The first UV release, Warners' "Horrible Bosses," bows Oct. 11, with further releases due in the coming weeks. The first TV skein will be CW's "One Tree Hill," and is expected in the coming months, indicated Herz. Despite the imminent launch Mark Teitell, general manager of the Digital Entertainment Content Ecosystem, declined to say how much the service would cost. This would be worked out between content suppliers and retail partners. But Herz, senior VP, direct-to-consumer, Warner Bros. Digital Distribution and general manager, Warner Bros. advanced digital services, was anything but tight-lipped on how digital distribution had to date let down the public. He said: "We have done a terrible job at introducing digital product and the consumer has voted vociferously against what we have done." Whether UV does any better remains to be seen, but Teitell sounded determined, if realistic. He said: "There is a lot to be worked out. We are just getting startedThe goal is to make Ultraviolet available everywhere Blu-rays and DVDs are for sale." Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

Seth Rogen Marries Longtime Girlfriend

Lauren Burns, Seth Rogen Seth Rogen has got married girlfriend Lauren Burns, Us Weekly reviews. The happy couple was married within the Kunde Estate in Sonoma, Calif. Knocked Up co-stars Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann attended, along with Jonah Hill, Craig Robinson and producer Judd Apatow. See cure is becoming married this year "The wedding was more laughs than other activities,Inch one guest told playboy. "Every other line will be a joke as well as the crowd couldn't contain their laughter. It absolutely was nonstop fun!" Rogen, 29, recommended to Burns, a author, last fall. He shared the story on Conan about shocking Burns while using ring while she was undressed. Rogen's latest film, 50/50, opened up up Friday to strong reviews but weak box office.

Bret Michaels Creating a Type of Pet Items

Should you frequently outfit your dog in bandanas, it is highly likely that the approaching type of pet items will suit your needs. You heard right: Poison frontman and former champion of Celebrity Apprentice Bret Michaels is creating a type of rock 'n' roll pet items for PetSmart.our editor recommendsThe Weather Funnel Recruits Bret Michaels as Guest CorrespondentBret Michaels wins 'Celebrity Apprentice' "Like a devoted dog owner myself, this can be a natural partnership for me personally, and that i can't wait to unveil the gathering,Inch the singer stated. "I understand my very own pets rock, and that i desired to design a type of pet items just as fun and awesome because they are.Inch He isn't the very first celebrity to produce a type of inspired pet-put on for the organization: Martha Stewart released her collection this year. We expect Michaels' items is a little, shall we are saying, even louder than Stewart's. "Our pet parents have told us they need unique, high-quality items for his or her pets which are also fun and reflective of the personas," states Matt McAdam, v . p . of retailing for PetSmart. "Adding the Bret Michaels Pets Rock collection to PetSmart stores allows us to carry on to satisfy our pet parents' needs having a 'cool' type of items from an performer having a shown adoration for our four-legged family people." It's not been revealed exactly what the line will particularly seem like, but the organization states it'll include canine beds, pet clothing, bowls and bird feeders, collars, and leashes, among other products. PetSmart states that they are inspired to utilize Michaels once they saw another side of him in the newer reality show looks, in addition to his partnership using the American Diabetes Association, by which he gave funds and elevated understanding of the condition. Michaels has already established a long term fight with diabetes and it is determined by blood insulin. The Bret Michaels Pets Rock collection is going to be available solely at PetSmart and it is set to produce is Summer time 2012. Related Subjects Bret Michaels

TV's youth focus produces whirl for women

Emily VanCamp in Revenge Rachel Bilson in Hart of Dixie For a long time, professionals have lamented lack of qualified youthful leading males for television. It's among the reason many gifted imports in the U.K. and Australia have discovered houses in American series, although carefully hiding their native tongues.This year, it seems that deficiency has spread to network-approved women, among exactly what the Wall Street Journal indicated -- somewhat hyperbolically -- being an explosion of "She TV."It's purely subjective, obviously, only one recurring flaw within this fall's new programs involves female stars that do not quite measure -- in some instances through no-fault that belongs to them, getting simply been miscast. A part of that comes from pressure to choose more youthful entertainers, that has made a few of these concepts silly almost on the (of course perfect and wrinkle-free) faces.Possibly the CW audience can purchase Rachel Bilson like a brilliant thoracic surgeon in "Hart of Dixie," however for individuals who've seen real doctors within their actual habitat, it is a stretch. Ditto for fresh-faced Emily VanCamp because the seductress/schemer plotting against seasoned hedge-fund managers and also the Hamptons elite in "Revenge." Frankly, watching 100-pound stars pummel extra-large males (hello, "Nikita") appears more plausible, or at best more entertaining.Similarly, ABC's comedy "Suburgatory" begins having a fertile premise -- a large-city family moving to Stepford-esque and surrounding suburbs -- but rather than the pleasant father, features his eye-moving teenage daughter because the narrator/help guide to their environs. That can be a doubtless is sensible for ABC Family, the Disney Funnel or MTV (without any shortage of choices built around teen women), that entry way feels slightly misplaced between "The CenterInch and "Modern Family."Casting company directors without doubt found themselves examined with a related small-trend this year -- namely, programs built around youthful female ensembles. Putting together stars for "Pan Am," "The Playboy Club" and "Charlie's Angels" clearly put a operate on entertainers able to filling individuals footwear -- as well as the uniforms."I can not picture this may come as an unexpected to anybody who watches movies and tv, but males come with an simpler time aging," stated Martha Lauzen, a North Park Condition College professor who heads the middle for study regarding Women in Television and Film.Lauzen yearly monitors possibilities for ladies before and behind your camera. Among her findings for that 2010-11 months are women in primetime are almost always more youthful than male alternatives, with males comprising nearly 70% of figures 50 and older around the major systems.This historical disparity gets to be more conspicuous, though, when women are tossed into place of work configurations or situations that, practically speaking, include certain age anticipation. The film "The Very First Spouses Club" memorably referred to the stages of the actress' career as "Babe, da and 'Driving Miss Daisy.' " When the pattern still is true, a number of this fall's programs have easily missed time placed by college and law school, merging the very first two groups.Think "Darlene Howser, M.D.""It's bad for a great deal of reasons," Lauzen stated. "It compromises the essential integrity of those figures."There's little mystery why this really is happening. Mix the important to achieve more youthful census using the inclination of ladies to look at more episodic programming than males, and voila, every evening is "women" evening.Lauzen also cites a notable change in comedy in the day when strong female figures like "Roseanne" and "Murphy Brown" occupied center stage. Although shows featuring "women" -- as with CBS' "2 Broke" and Fox's "New" -- are on promising begins rankings-smart, Lauzen was taken aback seeing the eponymous star of NBC's "Whitney" putting on an attractive nurse outfit within the premiere. The rule in sitcoms, she stated, seems to become "Even when they are funny, they need to be funny and hot."To become fair, you will find several old-appropriate women headlining series, and worrying about runway models playing cops and doctors is fairly well a lost cause -- kind of like worrying about all of the gorgeous extra supplies on "Entourage."Looks, however, aren't the issue. It is the near-lack of a period lapse between stars playing figures who say "Exactly what do you mean I am grounded?" and "Make him the ER! We must operate!" Contact John Lowry at john.lowry@variety.com

Wolfe gets Abbott award

George C. Wolfe will pick up this year's Mr. Abbott Award, the lifetime achievement kudo handed out by the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation and the legit helmers' union affiliated with the org. Thesps whom Wolfe has directed in the past -- including Elaine Stritch ("Elaine Stritch at Liberty"), Jeffrey Wright ("Angels in America") and Ellen Barkin ("The Normal Heart") -- will appear as part of a tribute perf, penned by John Guare ("A Free Man of Color") and helmed by Jack O'Brien. Composer Jeanine Tesori ("Caroline, or Change") provides music direction. Kudo has been given in prior years to Harold Prince, Susan Stroman and Michael Bennett, among others. Wolfe will receive the laurel at a gala fund-raiser Oct. 3 at Gotham's Edison Ballroom. Contact Gordon Cox at gordon.cox@variety.com

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The Playboy Club: TV Review

The Playboy Club is just one of two new dramas (ABC's Pan Am being another) that attempts to profit from the retro feel of Mad Males but has neither the ambition, writing nor acting to create this type of comparison anything further than a chuckle-heavy notion.our editor recommends'The Playboy Club' Showrunner: 'There's a concept of the Show That's False'NBC's 'The Playboy Club' Argues It Is All About Women's EmpowermentNBC's Year Television Shows: 'Playboy Club,' 'Prime Suspect' and MoreRelated Subjects•Fall Television Preview It starts with Hugh Hefner narrating exactly what the scene in Chicago was about in those days: "A location where anything could affect anybody -- or any Bunny." Ugh. PHOTOS: Fall TV's 12 Most Anticipated Shows It's tough to imagine there's still an allure towards the ླྀs Playboy Club swingin' lifestyle, but when there's, Playboy Club hasn't illuminated it. Sure, it had been an excellent party and also you might make sound advice ("I make a lot more than my dad,Inch states one Bunny), however in trying to exhibit it wasn't all glamour inside (a reasonable assumption and something the authors ought to be given credit for observing), the show undercuts what it really appears to become trying tough to sell: the club was a spot for female empowerment. "It had been the first ླྀs, and also the Rabbits were a few of the only ladies who might be anything they thought about being,Inch intones Hef. Err. PHOTOS: Fall TV Preview 2011: The Coming back Shows But let's not digress. The actual worries of Playboy Club lie within its status like a Mad Males also-went. Casting Eddie Cibrian because the lead only muddies water because each time you appear at him and each time he utters a line, it's another-rate Don Draper the thing is and listen to. He's Nick Dalton, Chicago's top attorney. A Mob boss who had been groping after which apparently attempting to get rid of the hot new Bunny, Maureen (Amber Heard), is accidentally wiped out within the Playboy Club, and Nick, that has old Mob ties, helps her get rid of your body. This intrigue allows the authors to complete a lot more than concentrate on women outfitted in Bunny costumes. However the souped-up premise doesn't save the writing. A bartenders in the club is annoyed that his Bunny girlfriend -- that has no curiosity about getting married to him because she's getting an excessive amount of fun -- will get hit on constantly by lecherous males. He gripes towards the gm, Billy (David Krumholtz, trying his hands at drama rather than comedy). Billy states he'd exactly the same trouble with his Bunny girlfriend: "Yeah, that's why I married her -- got her pregnant and ugly." See -- empowerment. Then there's this: "A woman can't be considered a Bunny forever," states Hef's first Bunny hire, Carol Lynne (Laura Benanti, the very best factor opting for the show). So she becomes -- no kidding -- the "Bunny Mother," responsible for whipping the women fit and, um, strengthening them in some way. The entire factor rapidly becomes hokey along with a grind. Blame goes consistently towards the writing, in one Bunny repeating how awesome Nick is -- up to the rumor he includes a large penis -- to a different Bunny scolding an allegedly prudish married Bunny by saying she waves her wedding band around "just like a guy might get electrocuted if he a lot as glances around your cat cat." Oooh, edgy, NBC. Amber Heard Eddie Cibrian The Playboy Club

Movieline's Week in Review: Smoke If You Got 'Em

OK, folks, that does it: As they all must, the long week closes at Movieline. What are you up to now? Well, after catching up on the essentials you might have missed in our Week in Review? Whatever it is, make it work, make it rain, make it great, and/or everything else you can make that one might associate with a successful weekend. We’ll be here filling you in on all the pertinent box-office happenings and other news around the cine-culture. Catch you then! · From Bucky Larson to Creature, we had your truly historic bombs. · Many thanks to our interviewees Gus Van Sant, Stellan Skarsgrd, Rod Lurie and Robert Guillaume. · How did Sarah Jessica Parker do it? Are you sure you want to know? · The Toronto International Film Festival looked great both on- and offscreen. · Tyler Perry got paid. A lot. · With which actor did you want to sit and have pennyroyal tea? · Someone totally dropped a romance wave. · Whoa. Seriously?

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