Q&A with Oren Moverman

MovermanOren Moverman's collaboration with Woodsy Harrelson acquired the thesp a supporting actor Oscar nom for 2008's "The Messenger" together with a Spirit nom for "Rampart." Moverman recently spoken with Variety's Christy Grosz about how precisely he uses the editing room to help shape his films, and also the curiosity about tales about conflicted males in uniform.You didn't come onto "Rampart" while using goal of pointing it. Did that enhance your approach to writing the script whatsoever whenever you dove inside it?Certainly, a good deal changed. They'd a script that James (Ellroy) had already written. It absolutely was kind of brilliant. It absolutely was just huge combined with a lot of very complicated things. It absolutely was either unfilmable or else fitting to the budget from the products will be a completely independent movie. I used to be introduced in to be under control and streamline it. Once I arrived at enjoy participating in the James Ellroy voice, I guess I obtained hooked. Once I published it, I used to be happy with myself because I believed I'd written something such as James Ellroy or something like that like this where I photoshopped his voice. I believed, "Wow, I guess they bought inside it.In . And so they mentioned, "Possibly you need to direct it." Once that process started, it absolutely was really about identifying the best way to translate what's round the page towards the screen. That's a whole other process. Does it ensure it is better to possess anybody that has been nominated with an Academy Award attached to the project when you're to uncover the financing? (laughs) Well, it doesn't ensure it is harder. Clearly (financing) is tough for everyone no matter that which you have completed. The fact we are in a position to cast the film around Woodsy and possess many those who are interested in coping with Woodsy seriously board, really aided secure financing.Both "The Messenger" and "Rampart" have labored with males whose face in society can be a uniform. Is always that a coincidence or possibly can there be something of a career in uniform that intrigues you?Police force as well as the military are very apparent metaphors about maleness. I never planned on pointing "Rampart" which i truly never planned on pointing "The Messenger," so because respect I'd say whether it's a coincidence. And can we actually trust coincidence? I'm unsure. It certainly suits what interests me. I result from Israel, therefore i spent a few years inside the military, and I have got a lot of pals who've been inside the military. It certainly intrigued me to find out how that certain atmosphere affects male behavior, both bad and the good.Is it possible to tell me a little about how precisely your process works? It's been mentioned that you would like to get the heart in the film inside the editing room.The procedure is very focused and extremely open, however, you realize there are lots of contradictions happening concurrently you do not rehearse. I enjoy prepare while using stars whenever you can, putting together their back tales and achieving deep to the figures. Nevertheless the expectation is that they bring the characters' world to the scene to make sure that we shoot without practicing and very uncover the scene after we go. It isn't really that i am finding the film inside the editing room. It's that individuals have discovered the film together car process. Plenty of occasions, it is founded on very practical things, like which locations we could get. There is a scene inside the movie that can places in the pool even though it is pouring down rain, and initially that was scripted just like a scene in of the house. It absolutely was just Robin (Wright) coming and finding Woodsy outdoors her door even though it is pouring down rain, that was the scene. But we lost that location a couple of days before i had been made to shoot it. We went nearby and situated this house that was better -- as soon as I saw the pool, I mentioned, "Oh, OK, this is the scene." I have to be among people author-company company directors who states it absolutely was all over the page it absolutely was a perfect vision carried out onscreen. However that we like the whole process of finding things after we go and them in organically. It's on every level: not just the script, not just the acting, but clearly beginning the editing room and shaping and firming it for the greatest version. Once we shot the scene where Bree Larson, who plays Woody's older daughter, sees him outdoors the house searching in, From the adopting the DP Bobby Bukowski and saying, "In my opinion this is the finish in the movie." It was not stated to become the conclusion in the movie inside the script. But if you are saved to set, if you are open to it, a number of things become apparent if this involves what your location is going. You have to shoot whenever you can and acquire since the script while you want to get, then sit inside the ease of the editing room and see whether your instincts are right or else.You think you'd be capable of obtain that amount of flexibility for anyone who is concentrating on a bigger studio movie?I'm unsure the studio might be comfortable used in using this method. It's another way of working, it's only some of the approach to working that is only a few of the way I see myself working. With "The Messenger" and "Rampart," I'd the privilege of plenty of freedom and a lot of trust on the way because individuals who have been financing were open to that. I fully look forward to finding individuals that aren't open to that. It becomes an entire other exercise, but that is much like exciting in my opinion.This really is the next collaboration with Woodsy Harrelson and Ben Promote. Things that work perfectly to suit your needs in working with all of them?I'm less than sure. The whole process of making "The Messenger" introduced us really close to each other, which we love the whole process of cooperating. At this time around, situations are type of confused -- the non-public as well as the professional -- which we wish to keep playing together. Contact Christy Grosz at christy.grosz@variety.com

'Protocol' perky in o'seas bow

While Stateside B.O. can't seem to find its footing this holiday season, overseas box office continues to run at a steady pace, furthered this weekend by a solid $68.2 million performance from Paramount's fourth "Mission: Impossible" film, "Ghost The Tom Cruise-actioner bowed a week before its domestic launch in 36 international territories (representing 70% of the overseas marketplace), including top performer South Korea, which contributed $11.1 million for the weekend. That's in line with the local launch of "Iron Man 2," but a commanding 35% ahead locally of Par's third "Mission: Impossible."In second place for "Ghost Protocol," Japanese B.O. returned an estimated $9 million, also better than "Iron Man 2" and "Mission: Impossible III.""The filmmaking team has provided us with an exceptionally playing film that moviegoers around the world are embracing," said Par Intl. prexy Anthony Marcoly. "With two and a half weeks of school holidays still to come, we are positioned extremely well as the must-see event over the Christmas season."Other top-notch debut territories for "Ghost Protocol" included Russia ($6.1 million), France ($5.2 million) and the United Arab Emirates, where the film scored the territory's biggest opening of all time at $2.4 million.Also boosting international ticket sales, Par-DreamWorks Animation's "Puss in Boots" collected an estimated $30.4 million in its eighth frame, bringing the toon's overseas kitty to $188.2 million.Last weekend, "Puss" added 17 markets, with Italy ($3.3 million) as the only major opening for the film this weekend. Top holdover market, Germany, collected $4.9 million for "Puss," which repped a soph-sesh drop of just 24%. In France, "Puss" grossed $3.7 million, down 29%; Brazil trailed with a weekend gross of $3.3 million.Top-ranking Stateside pair, "Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows" and "Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked," followed in overseas standing."Sherlock," which Warners debuted in six markets, the largest-contributors being the U.K. and Italy, posted a total $14.65 million through Sunday, while "Alvin" collected $14.5 million from 38 territories. (Of those, however, only six, such as Blighty, Mexico and Spain, fall within the top 16 territories.)Fox broadens "Alvin" next weekend to France and Germany; "Sherlock" adds Germany and South Korea.Overseas Top 5Title (weeks in release)Weekend gross*TerritoriesScreensInt'l cume*Worldcume*%change1.Mission: Impossible ... (1)68.2366,07968.281.8--2.Puss in Boots (8)30.4436,054188.2331.0-353.Sherlock Holmes ... (1)14.762,11314.754.7--4.Alvin ... Chipwrecked (1)14.5383,81514.538.0--5.Arthur Christmas (6)9.7626,74572.8111.3-36*in millions of $ - Source: Rentrak Contact Andrew Stewart at andrew.stewart@variety.com

Bad Movies We Like: Clue

At least in Bad Movies We Like history, I’m both without words and teary-eyed. The holidays is here now, and so far as I’m concerned, which means it’s time for you to wheel the movies which are fucking reliable — those that enrich our families, provide nourishment for the babies, and encourage Jesus to become much more of a amusing character actress. For me personally, what this means is one movie — my personal favorite movie — and something that may be considered bad if you're a heartless, freakish, braindead moviegoer who thinks that skittish ensemble comedies according to games may be stupid. I'd strangle individuals folks a poorly lit billiard room. The film is Clue, it’s the main one factor on the planet I’m positive I really like, and I wish to hug you when i write this. Girl, let’s hold our candlesticks high, our dignities low, and bludgeon the daylights from Mr. Boddy. Where to start, darlings? Even when it comes to cheesy, overpopulated 󈨔s comedies, Clue is definitely an anomaly. It resembles the (pretty unwatchable) Peter Retailers murder mystery Murder By Dying to look at and tone — and Eileen Brennan flaps about both in — but Clue defies the familiar whodunit genre with three strange characteristics: 1. A rigid adherence towards the figures, game play, and vaguely glamorous world inside Clue’s 2-D mansion 2. An excessive amount of jokes concerning Communism, J. Edgar Hoover, and shady political figures from the nineteen fifties 3. A cast that's trying so difficult to market everybody-lining, aside, and petty plot machination that people see steam fly up from Lesley Ann Warren’s dcolletage every four minutes. For any creamy mystery comedy, it's deeply labored effort. I'm able to’t gauge how or maybe an initial-time viewer will appreciate the charming brio I so deeply cherish here. Actually, for an amateur, Clue might just appear just like a barrage of underwritten jokes. However I don’t care. I'm an indoctrinated attendee in Clue’s sprawling manor, and that i can’t limit myself to selecting five fabulous areas of the film. Since I Have destroyed your existence a week ago with Who’s That Girl, I’ll edify you having a more time tribute to Clue’s greatness. I’m picking its 25 most amazing moments. You are able to’t stop me — avoid your revolver, your Jell-O rendering of Colleen Camping, or perhaps your Academy Award nomination web hosting Benjamin. Relax and giggle in the splendor. (I recognize that a number of this won’t seem sensible to first-timers, but please just allow me to freestyle here. True Clue enthusiasts can’t blather enough regarding their adoration. Spoilers everywhere.) 25. The complete lamest joke about Communism possible — repeated two times. Allow Miss Scarlet (the ravishing, Oscar-nominated Sarandon doppelganger Lesley Ann Warren) to define Communism for you personally. Pretty fishy! 24. The shamelessly hacky plot For that naive: Clue is all about the overall game’s six familiar figures (Miss Scarlet, Professor Plum, etc.) who're asked to some social gathering. Their host Wadsworth (Tim-effing-Curry) introduces these to a guy named Mr. Boddy, who Wadsworth discloses is blackmailing these. Boddy appears dead. Then other peripheral figures arrive dead. Wadsworth solves the killings and starts to describe how he figured them out. Then your movie goodies us to — give consideration now — three separate being, each having a different reason behind the 6-7 killings that exist in the mansion. Vamping and jokes ensue. Credits. It’s “Choose Your Personal Adventure” to have an Agatha Christie crowd. You’re hooked or else you’re not really a person. 23. Unnecessarily fantastic and nonsensical cameo #1: A personality from Madeline Kahn’s past Wadsworth, within the cycle of explaining how each one of the killings happened in ending #3, accuses the dark and mysterious Mrs. Whitened of strangling Yvette the maid. He declares, “You were jealous that the husband was schtupping Yvette — that’s the reason why you wiped out him, too!” The term “schtupping” isn't any accident. Madeline Kahn gained her second Oscar nom for playing Lili von Shtupp in Blazing Saddles. And Clue, obviously, knows you know that. Since it loves us. 22. Mr. Boddy is performed with a well known SNL musical guest. Lee Ving, the appropriately monikered actor who plays Clue’s notoriously offed victim, offers a hotheaded, Sean Penn-adjacent grit as Mr. Boddy. Indeed, he’s a genuine showbiz rioter: Because the lead singer from the L.A. punk outfit Fear, Ving brought a Saturday Evening Live musical performance that devolved into audience stage-diving and thrashing. Producer Dick Ebersol stopped the performance half way through and cut to some pre-recorded testing performance instead. That’s about as rock n’ roll as Clue will get. Because ahem: 21. The soundtrack — for whitened individuals who love whitened individuals who scam black people Clue is occur 1954 Colonial, and also the hilariously pre-Elvis soundtrack reflects that. The 2 key records playing through the manor are Bill Haley and also the Comets’ tidy rendition of Large Joe Turner’s a lot more libidinous “Shake, Rattle, and Roll” and also the whitened doo-wop group the Crew Cuts’ version from the Guitar chords’ “Sh-Boom.” Return to the Delta and whine about this, black leaders! The whites are loving their not-syncopated good occasions. Shake it, Yvette.

Kaira Pitt honored by Palm Springs fest

PittBrad Pitt will get the Desert Palm actor award in the Palm Springs Intl. Film Festival. The thesp is going to be honored in the Jan. 7 honours gala for his operate in "The Tree of Existence" and "Moneyball."Pitt lately received top acting awards in the NY Film Experts Circle for photos and also the Boston Society of Film Experts for that Bennett Burns-helmed baseball drama.Located by Mary Hart, the gala is going to be held in the Palm Springs Convention Center. Formerly introduced honorees include "The Artist" helmer Michel Hazanavicius and thesps George Clooney, Glenn Close, Octavia Spencer and Michelle Williams. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

Lisa Rinna Coming back to Times of Our Way Of Life The Coming Year

Lisa Rinna Lisa Rinna will go back to her Times of Our Way Of Life stomping grounds this spring, based on the Hollywood Reporter. Rinna, 48, will reprise her role as Billie Reed beginning March 8. Couple of particulars are known about her arc, but she'll share "explosive" moments with on-screen mother Kate (Lauren Koslow) and her character's former love, Bo, performed by Peter Reckell, network authorities tell the trade magazine. Watch full instances of Times of Our Way Of Life "I'm so thrilled to become back and excited to become acting again," Rinna told THR. "I've done reality shows, talk shows and that i thought, what a terrific way to return and play a personality that I enjoy play a lot. Feels very full circle - just like a new old chapter." Since starring on Times of Our Way Of Life from 1992 to 1995 (and coming back from 2002 to 2003), Rinna has starred on Melrose Place as well as in this years reality show, Harry Loves Lisa, with real-existence husband Harry Hamlin. She also taken part within the second season of Dwts and Season 4 of Celebrity Apprentice. Take a look at photos of Lisa Rinna After departing Days, Bille Reed was described by Krista Allen and then, Julie Pinson. Are you currently excited for that original Billie Reed to come back?

Weekend Box Office: 'New Year's Eve' Drops the Ball, Wins Anyway

'New Year's Eve' was created to create the party a couple of days ago, nevertheless it carried out a great deal a lot more like a completely new Year's Day hangover. It mustered an thought $13.7 million, about fifty percent exactly what it was prone to earn. Still, on most likely probably the most lackluster box office weekends all climates and seasons, that was enough for just about any victory. 'New Year's Eve' was director Garry Marshall's follow-around his similar holiday-designed, all-star ensemble romantic comedy 'Valentine's Day,' which first demonstrated getting an enormous $56 million two Februarys ago. Clearly, that was round the finest date weekend of year it wasn't (plus, it had the still-strong ''The Twilight Saga: Breaking Beginning Part 1' to cope with for female ticketbuyers). Nobody expected it to start as huge as 'Valentine's Day,' however, many expected a dent or dimple around half the size, not just a mere fourth the size. Besides the 'Twilight' vampires of the underworld from the underworld, blame scathing reviews and poor word-of-mouth. Opening in second place, 'The Sitter' also completed below its already underwhelming anticipation. Jonah Hill has not moved a comedy by simply themselves, and knowing with the mild reception for your recent 'A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas,' this isn't a period duration of year getting a powerful industry for raunchy comedies. So bloggers predicted a dent or dimple near to $12 to $13 million, but Sunday estimations showed up just $10. million. Director David Gordon Eco-friendly, which has yet to revive the amount of 'Pineapple Express,' now likes the dubious distinction of having released two flops this year (another was this spring's 'Your Highness'). After three weekends atop the chart, 'Breaking Dawn' finally wound up to 3rd place, by getting an thought $7.9 million. A decline of 52 percent from yesterday isn't that unusual for just about any four-week-old blockbuster. The supernatural romance has acquired $259.5 million within the U . s . States so far. 'The Muppets' also dropped two spots, lower to fourth place by getting an thought take of $7.millions of. That signifies a modest decline of 32 percent inside the movie's third weekend. So far, Kermit & Co. are seeing eco-friendly for the tune of $65.8 million. Really the only Christmas-designed movie presently playing, 'Arthur Christmas,' saw the smallest decline among wide-release movies, just 11 percent within the third weekend. At No. 5, it acquired an thought $6.6 000 0000, for just about any three-week total of $33.5 million. Also opening now were two movies that did perfectly in limited release, according to studio estimations. Charlize Theron's black comedy 'Young Adult' acquired an enormous $40,000 per screen on eight screens (in contrast, 'New Year's Eve came $3,505 per screen), which is total debut of $320,000 showed up it at No. 15 round the chart. One notch below was Gary Oldman's espionage thriller 'Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy,' which acquired an infinitely more astonishing $75,250 per screen at four venues, for just about any total of $301,000. Supporting well in limited release were 'The Artist' (up 38 percent now by using 10 screens, for just about any total of 16, getting a per-screen average of $18,250 plus an thought weekend take of $292,000) and 'Shame' (lower just 21 percent, to have an thought $276,000, or $13,143 per screen). All potential year-finish honours competitors, these films should keep doing mainly because they expand into wider release. Overall, the most effective 12 movies acquired just $69.7 million a couple of days ago, marking the next straight week of lowering box office. Grosses for your year tend to be than three percent below where they were this time around around this past year ($9.5 billion, compared to $9.8 billion), but that gap could widen when the month is constantly see such lackluster performance. 'New Year's Eve' - Trailer No. 2 The whole top: 1. 'New Year's Eve,' $13.7 million (3,505 screens), era 2. 'The Sitter,' $10. million (2,750), era 3. 'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Beginning Part 1,' $7.9 million (3,604), $259.5 million total 4. 'The Muppets,' $7.millions of (3,328), $65.8 million 5. 'Arthur Christmas,' $6.6 000 0000 (3,272), $33.5 million 6. 'Hugo,' $6.millions of (2,608) $33.5 million 7. 'The Descendants,' $4.8 million (876), $23.6 000 0000 8. 'Happy Foot Two,' $3.8 million (2,840), $56.9 million 9. 'Jack and Jill,' $3.2 million (2,787), $68.6 000 0000 10. 'Immortals,' $2,4 million (2,286), $79.9 million [Photos: Warner Bros. ('New Year's Eve'), last century Fox ('The Sitter'), Vital ('Young Adult')] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook Follow Gary Susman on Twitter: @garysusman

Dark Dark evening Increases Preview Revealed Ann Hathaway Swears That Is His Last Batman Film

Warner Bros and director Christopher Nolan revealed the six-minute prologue from the summer season blockbuster-in-waiting The Dark Dark evening IncreasesAnd acouple ofminutes of random teaser trailer-type stuff, inside a special press screeningThursday evening within the Universal CityWalk IMAX theater. Using this being most likely probably the most anticipated fanboy flick of 2012 — as well as the last Batman film from Nolan and star Christian Bale, the director described later during the night — there's an excellent turnout of the group to evaluate everything out. Although brief, it made an appearance to see well. One geek fanboy described he was “overwhelmed” with anticipation, as well as the footagelived as much as it. No, Batman wasn’t inside the prologue, which revolved around some type of heist around the small plane and attempted getaway with the franchise’s new “masked”villain Bane(carried out by Tom Sturdy) and several cronies. Warners, trying to keep some secrecy around the project,asked for the press not to stop a lot of minutedetail, butthe public might find this beginning December 21 if the may have in choose IMAX theaters before Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol. Nolan also shown the samefootage with a Private room quantity of filmmakers earlier during the night to be able to showcase his connection with IMAX. The Dark Dark evening Increases opens This summer time 20. Within the reception carrying out a presentation, which was produced by Nolan as basically an endorsement in the whole IMAX experience, I reminded him from the similar IMAXouting he and Warners did four years ago when theyhad a great-early event similar to this to exhibit the initial six minutes in the Dark Dark evening — the initial chance anybody required to see Heath Ledger’s Joker. Clearly, Ledgerwent onto win a posthumous Academy Award. Will Sturdy’s introduction since the evil terrorist leader Bane spark similar talk? Probablynot.For reasons uknown, searching at him with this particular mask I saved thinking ofDennis Hopper in Blue Velvet, plus it wasn’t always obvious to determine him. However in the heart beat-pounding in-flightfootage proven, it's difficult to inform where the character ranges came from here,and Nolan confesses he barely likes editing the film at this time around due to its This summer time release. There has been several intriguing, if fleeting, shots proven of Hathaway As Catwoman as Catwoman, but nothing substantial. Nolan mentioned he's happy while using final results from the shoot due to the fact it gives him a good chance to make use of such amazing co-employees before and behind the curtain. Nolan described he basically wanted to accomplish this kind of promoevent again to show the miracle of IMAX and exactly what it seem like if you shoot because format, while he did with several sequences at night time Dark evening. The idea of seeing an optimum experience around the bigtheater screen is important for your director, which marketing kickoff is a sure way to worry the glory from this all. Basically, don't watch this movie inside your iPads, kids. I asked for Nolan about Bale’s recent remarks this film will probably be his last as batman. Nolan echoed might mentioned it could easily be his last, too. “Christian which i sitting lower and agreed there's still a fantastic place to consider this story after which it start something more important,” he described in regards to the reason he needed that certain on and why it is the absolute 4g apple iphone for him and Bale. In the Nolan saying similar things after previewing footage at nighttime Dark evening, but this time around around he clearly means it. Even though itreceived a couple of Oscars in 2008 and won Nolan a DGA nomination, The Dark Dark evening (2008′s top grosser)not successful to compromise the most effective Picture race, which omission was broadly regarded as as since the catalyst for your go to 10 nominees inside the category the year after. Nolan’s Beginning wonfour 2010 Oscars and wound up getting him his first Best Pic nomination, however, despite another DGA nom, he was overlooked with the Academy’s company company directors branch. Still, that hasn’t soured him relating to this honours season. Hesaid he loves this time around around of the season and preferred to speak Oscar competitors with me at night. His favorite?Mess Tailor Soldier Spy, which starsGary Oldman, which has carried out Jim Gordon in many three of Nolan’s Batman movies. Once I stated Oldman was not nominated with an Oscar, Nolan was shocked and mentioned, “hopefully that will change this year.It'll. The film is great and therefore is Gary.”

Apple Could Launch apple ipad 3 as soon as Feb

Thanks to Summit Entertainment A federal judge has purchased the Iraq war veteran who claims The Hurt Locker is dependant on his existence to pay for a lot more than $180,000 in lawyers costs for filing a suit which was thrown through the court.our editor recommendsIraq War Veteran Appeals Dismissal of 'Hurt Locker' Suit (Exclusive)'Hurt Locker' Situation Ignored: Read Judge's Decision'Hurt Locker' Suit Ignored, Mark Boal and Kathryn Bigelow React While you'll recall, just days prior to the 2010 Oscars, Sgt. Jeffrey Sarver designed a splash by suing Hurt Locker filmmakers Kathryn Bigelow and Mark Boal, in addition to producer-bankers Nicholas Chartier and Greg Shapiro and distributor Summit Entertainment, declaring the Jeremy Renner character within the best picture Oscar champion took it's origin from his encounters like a explosive device disposal expert. Sarver thinks the depiction described him inside a false light and triggered him significant damages. PHOTOS: Crazy Cases! 18 of Hollywood's Crazy Entertainment Legal cases Boal, a journalist who embedded with Sarver's unit for any Playboy magazine article that informed his writing from the Hurt Locker script, refused the story took it's origin from Sarver or anyone soldier. The filmmakers later filed an anti-SLAPP motion asking a legal court to dismiss the suit since it searched for to stifle freedom of expression. On March. 13, U.S. District Court Judge Jacqueline Nguyen ruled the entire situation ought to be ignored. Under California law, winning an anti-SLAPP motion allows the accused to obtain their lawyers costs taken care of through the losing complaintant. Therefore the filmmakers posted their expenses towards the court, that has now approved an altered total that Sarver be forced to pay. STORY: 'Hurt Locker' Situation Ignored: Read Judge's Decision Based on court papers acquired through the Hollywood Reporter, the entire stops working the following: $38,000 for Boal and Bigelow, $90,000 for that Hurt Locker creating team and $59,000 for Summit. That's $187,000, by our calculation. We've arrived at to Sarver attorney Todd Weglarz for discuss the ruling and can update having a response. Sarver has stated he'll appeal the first decision. Sources tell THR that a minimum of a few of the Hurt Locker accused might have decided to drop their demands for attorney costs in return for Sarver shedding the problem, but he's selected to battle. EXCLUSIVE:Iraq War Veteran Appeals Dismissal of 'Hurt Locker' Suit Boal and Bigelow are symbolized by Jeremiah Reynolds and Dale Kinsella at Santa Monica's Kinsella Weitzman firm. The producers are repped by Tim Gorry, Jon-Jamison Hill and Jackie Frederick of Beverly Hillsides' Eisner Kahan & Gorry. Summit is repped by David Halberstadter and Sally Wu of L.A.'s Katten firm. Email: Matthew.Belloni@thr.com Twitter:@THRMattBelloni PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery Crazy Cases! 18 of Hollywood's Crazy Entertainment Legal cases Jeremy Renner Kathryn Bigelow Mark Boal The Hurt Locker

Q&A with the 'Potter' patriarch

With the Harry Potter film franchise ended, its creatives are eyeing awards potential for Deathly Hallows Part 2. HeymanFor David Heyman, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows -- Part 2" was bittersweet. It was a farewell, but he emphasizes that "working on 'Potter' was one of the great gifts of my professional life and personal life," since it enabled him to work with top writers, actors, directors and technicians for a decade. Heyman spoke with Variety's Christy Grosz from NY.Grosz: Besides its tremendous box office, what impact do you think "Harry Potter" had on the business?Heyman: The (U.K.-based) visual effects industry, which was not nascent but definitely small, has developed into (prominence). The houses can compete with anywhere in the world. We had over 2,000 people working on each of these films. People who began as assistants are now running departments.CG: Do you attribute that success to being faithful to the books and keeping fans happy?DH: (Author J.K. Rowling's) books provide a loyal fanbase, but I also think we made films that stood on their own terms. You never see "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" with film covers. Jo was very keen to keep the books and the films separate. They're very different. Clearly, the success of the books has made the films possible and fueled their success, but it's amazing what percentage of filmgoers did not come to the films from the books.CG: You famously optioned the first book in the galley stage in 1999, not knowing its franchise potential ...DH: I never viewed it as a franchise. It's a series of films, one film at a time. That's always been the way we have approached it. This label 'franchise' ... that's not where it began.CG: The films clearly connected with audiences but haven't received much attention on the awards circuit. Do you think that's important when you already have financial success?DH: The way we began the process was to try to make the very best films possible. That's all that really mattered. Then, we tried to make films that Jo would be happy with and that the fans would be happy with. It seems like we succeeded with that. The fact that we are having a conversation around the awards is a bonus. We got 97% approval on Rotten Tomatoes, which I think is one of the highest (ratings for a) film this year. I do think the technical qualities are as good as any film out there. I think the performances of Ralph Fiennes and Alan Rickman are masterful. If you look at our cast, adult and child, it's phenomenal. But ultimately, I'm just really excited that we made films that connected with an audience. Hopefully, it will connect with some Academy voters, and if it doesn't, I'm still really proud of the films that we made -- in particular the last film that David Yates made. I don't think you can imagine how hard it is to complete a series on a high after 10 years and eight films, and David Yates and everybody managed to do that.CG: Although "Harry Potter" has concluded, your production company, Heyday Films, is still going strong. What kind of business goals did you have in mind when you started it in 1997?DH: I wanted to be a bridge between the two countries. I speak English, and I speak American. I understand both the British and the American international marketplace, having lived in both those territories. I also wanted to bring British material, of which I think there is a great amount, to the U.S. and also bring U.S. material the other way. There's huge talent that lies in both places.CG: It wasn't simply from a financing or business perspective?DH: No, it was a passion point of view. It's the material. Also to get to work with BBC and Film4 and Studiocanal -- look at how Studiocanal is blossoming. They did all this new funding; they want to make English-language films, European-led but international films, and that's very exciting. For some of the other material, films that are nontentpole -- and even some that might be, but certainly for those that are not -- international financiers offer great opportunities. There are certainly things I wanted to get developed -- at the start, anyway -- at the BBC or at Film4 that one couldn't get developed at say Warner Bros. or Sony or Disney. That allows certain projects that might not have a life to have a life.Next up: David Cronenberg Contact Christy Grosz at christy.grosz@variety.com

Simon Cowell & Paula Abdul Reunite After Drews X Factor Departure

First Released: December 7, 2011 6:09 PM EST Credit: Access Hollywood Caption Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul talk to Access Hollywoods Billy Rose bush in La on December 6, 2011LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Drews departure in the X Factor triggered a rift between Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul, after Paulas election sealed the participants fate, but Access Hollywoods Billy Rose bush assisted reunite the happy couple after not speaking for the days. Are you currently mad at her? Billy requested Simon in the classy trailer around the group of the hit FOX reality series. Not now, I had been, Simon stated. I required responsibility [for Drews departure,] but look, when you are near to a painter you receive emotional and that i was pissed. Do everyone have moments in which you really don't want to speak to one another later on? Billy requested Simon and Paula. It has been six days, Paula stated of methods lengthy they'd not spoken to one another. With Simons spat with Paula apparently smoothed over, does the feisty British judge also provide an problem with fellow judge/mentor Nicole Scherzinger? Theres one rumor that Nicole will get switched out, that youre likely to move her towards the United kingdom X-Factor and move Kelly Rowland here, Billy stated. That's not the case, Simon stated. Along with the competition lower to simply five participants, is Simon prepared to select one to win? I am not coming to a more forecasts, Billy, because everything I predict, Im getting wrong. So, Im likely to keep my large mouth shut, he added. The X Factor returns tonight to FOX at 8 PM. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

'Shame': Exactly what the Experts Say

Late evening host Jimmy Fallon is delivering a comedy record.our editor recommendsJimmy Fallon Apologizes to Bachmann Wanted for 'Late Night' Song IntroJustin Bieber's Paternity Suit Spoofed By Jimmy Fallon (Video)Justin Timberlake, Jimmy Fallon Perform 'History of Rap 3' on 'Late Night' (Video) Fallon's album is slated for any summer time 2012 release on Warner Music Nashville and include music, parodies along with other arrangements that grew to become hits following a performances on Late Evening With Jimmy Fallon. Furthermore, the album will feature formerly unreleased content as proven around the NBC late evening show. "Getting a brand new album being released soon on Warner Bros. means a lot in my experience,Inch Fallon stated. "Mostly, this means I ought to most likely start writing some tunes." Warner Music Nashville senior v . p . of brand name management along with a&R comedy Peter Strickland added: "Warner Music includes a lengthy and proud tradition of comedy excellence. Its illustrious roster continues to be the place to find Bob Hope and Steve Martin and much more lately, Shaun Foxworthy, Ray the Cable Guy, Katt Williams and Lisa Lampanelli, among many more. It's with great pride that people welcome Jimmy Fallon to the comedy family!" Since overtaking the Late Evening franchise, Fallon has already established a Ben & Jerry's ice-cream flavor named after him (Late Evening Snack) and it has had several performances ("Good reputation for Rap") become viral hits. PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery GQ's Males of the season Party: Justin Timberlake, Chris Pine, Armie Hammer Related Subjects Jimmy Fallon

Bruno Mars on 6 Grammy Nominations: 'It Feels Incredible'

Bruno Mars raked in an impressive six Grammy nominations on Wednesday, Nov. 30, ranking among acts including Adele and the Foo Fighters. A newcomer to the Grammy race, Mars' Doo-Wops & Hooligans is up for album of the year and his hit single "Grenade" for record and song of the year.our editor recommendsGrammy Nominations: By the NumbersGrammy Awards: Complete List of NomineesGrammy Nominations: Kanye West Tops With 7 Nods; Adele, Rihanna Among Album of Year Contenders PHOTOS: 54th Annual Grammy Nominees "It feels incredible," he said backstage at the Grammy Nominations Concert Live!! inside the Nokia Theatre. "Me and these guys [Producers The Smeezingtons] locked ourselves in a studio not too far from here to work on this album, especially 'Grenade,' that's the song we worked the hardest on. That's our trophy right there. "Of all the songs that we've been fortunate enough to be a part of this year, we were most proud of that one," Mars added. STORY: Grammy Nominations By the Numbers As for whether Mars will add "Grammy Winner" to his resume, he'll have to wait until Feb. 12 to see. For now, he'll revel in honor of just being nominated alongside some mega-talented artists. "I don't know [about] this awards stuff, I'm still getting used to it," he said. "It's hard for me because Adele is incredible, Kanye West is incredible... the fact that this album is being categorized with all these acts, it's incredible." STORY: Complete List of Grammy Nominees Asked whether he expected to come out atop the nominations list, Mars quipped, "Um, yeah! What do you think, I do this for fun?" West nabbed the most nominations for 2012 with seven nods. Mars, Adele and the Foo Fighters trail with six each, while Lil' Wayne and electronic music producer Skillrex -- in one of the biggest surprises of the evening -- came out with five. PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery 54th Annual Grammy Nominees: Kanye West, Adele, Bruno Mars, Rihanna, Katy Perry Related Topics Bruno Mars Grammys 2012

Shields to direct 'Final Girl'

Famous digital photographer Tyler Shields can make his feature directorial debut using the thriller "Final Girl," which Prospect Park is creating. Jack Nasser, chief professional of NGN Delivering and Studio City Pictures, will finance the pic, which follows a pack of feral teenage boys that like the incorrect girl to become the victim of the final "initiation." Steve Scarlata, Alejandro Seri and Johnny Silver authored the script. Prospect Park's Shaun Kwatinetz and Take advantage of Carliner will produce with Nasser Group's Jack Nasser and Frederick Nasser, while Marco Torres will professional produce. Jim Harvey, who had been lately hired to mind up Studio City Pictures, will repetition the film for worldwide sales. ICM packed the project and it is representing United States privileges. Photog Shields has directed musicvideos and gained popularity of his video portraits in addition to his operate in the art and celebrity form, including questionable shoots with Lindsay Lohan and "Glee" star Louise Morris. Founded last year by Kwatinetz and former Disney Galleries mind Wealthy Frank, Prospect Park continues to be associated with films including "Easy" and "7 Days in Paradise," in addition to Television shows for example "Royal Pains" and "Wilfred." The Nassers, who've been creating indie photos in excess of fifteen years, are presently in publish-production on "The Beginning Driver," an action movie starring Christian Slater, Jesse Sutherland and Jill Hennessy. Shields is repped by ICM. Contact Shaun Sneider at shaun.sneider@variety.com

Julia Roberts Discloses Inspiration Behind Her Directorial Debut, 'In the Land of Bloodstream and Honey' (Video)

Jared Wickerham/Getty Images Christian Bale has stuck his legendary Batman cape permanently.our editor recommends'Dark Dark night Rises' Star Tom Sturdy 'Intimidated' by Christian Bale's Batman'Dark Dark night Rises' Director Christopher Nolan Discloses New Particulars Concerning the Plot, Villain Bane The actor has performed Bruce Wayne and the super hero alter ego in most three films in Christopher Nolan's trilogy -- all of the which, The Dark Dark night Increases, lately wrapped shooting for any This summer 20 release. PHOTOS: 'The Dark Dark night Increases' Start Looking: Around the Set "I wrapped a couple of days ago to ensure that would be the before I'm by taking your cowl off," Bale stated within an interview using the Filipino Daily Inquirer. "In my opinion the entire production wrapped yesterday, therefore it's all done. Everything's finished. It's me and Chris - that'll be the finish of this Batman era." The Academy Top rated actor has performed Bruce Wayne and the super hero alter-ego since 2005's Batman Starts, that has gained a lot more than $372 million worldwide. Using its 2008 follow up, The Dark Dark night, Warner Bros. drawn in additional than $1 billion in the box office. VIDEO: 'Dark Dark night Increases' Fight Scene Hits Web The Dark Dark night increases includes a couple of familiar faces -- Michael Caine, Gary Oldman and Morgan Freeman -- in addition to beginners Hathaway As Catwoman, Tom Sturdy and Frederick Gordon-Levitt. Bale sang the praises of every of his co-stars, but credits Hathaway with dealing with the film's most difficult job. "When Chris viewed the screen test, he agreed that Anne did an excellent job. In lots of ways, she's the toughest job," he stated. "You will find numerous people who believe the Catwoman role continues to be defined formerly. So, I usually saw Anne's role as the most difficult job of anybody.Inch The Dark Dark night Increases is slated for any This summer 20, 2012 release and it is being created using a financial budget of $250 million -- the greatest of three films. PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery 'The Dark Dark night Rises' Start Looking: Around the Set Christian Bale The Dark Dark night Increases

NYFCC Nudges Awards Vote Back 24 Hours, Adds Twitter Component

The NY Film Critics Circle retreated a bit today from its controversial decision to move its annual 2011 awards vote up to Nov. 28 — thus becoming the first in the country — by delaying it 24 hours to Nov. 29. NYFCC chairman John Anderson cited “conflicting schedules” as the motive. Meanwhile, you can follow the announcements live on the NYFCC’s new awards Twitter account — @NYFCC2011 — next Tuesday morning. Or just keep an eye out here at Movieline for all the results as they happen. [Press release]

Eric Roth is within foretells pen 'Cleopatra'

Roth"Very Noisy and extremely Close" scribe Eric Roth is within foretells reteam with producer Scott Rudin on The new sony Pictures' "Nefertiti," that has Julia Roberts mounted on star because the Egyptian full.David Fincher is circling the pic, which John Helgeland initially modified from Stacy Schiff's best-selling book "Nefertiti: A Existence." There's no offer place yet for Roth, even though The new sony wouldn't confirm his participation, sources near to the project confirm he's been contacted and can likely begin writing over the following several days.Film will inform Cleopatra's story from the woman's perspective, showing her like a master strategist if this involves both politics and war.Rudin acquired it and it is creating the pic, that is likely to have a substantial cost, though Jolie has proven herself like a bankable actress who are able to open a film. Her latter live-action photos, "The Tourist" and "Salt," correspondingly made $278 and $293 million worldwide for The new sony.It remains unclear whether "Nefertiti" is going to be shot in three dimensional, that was James Cameron's plan when he was thinking about pointing the project.Roth formerly authored Sony's Muhammad Ali biopic "Ali" for director Michael Mann, and many lately authored "The Curious Situation of Benjamin Button" for Jolie's partner, Kaira Pitt. Scribe is repped by CAA. Contact Shaun Sneider at shaun.sneider@variety.com

Ashley Greene on Breaking Dawn, Stephenie Meyer and Twilight's Accidental Domestic Abuse

Ashley Greene has been playing Alice, an unwaveringly supportive sisterly friend to Kristen Stewart’s Bella, since the beginning of the Twilight series. In Breaking Dawn — Part 1 the psychic Alice serves as wedding planner and all-around helpful vampire girl, but also faces a sudden inability to help Bella by seeing her future, or that of the child she’s carrying. Greene talked about Bella’s well-being, the nature of relationships and the film’s intense birth scene. In Breaking Dawn — Part 1, Alice loses some of her power to help Bella. What was it like to switch gears in the role? It’s just a much darker place than I’ve ever had to go with Alice because she’s losing her powers. I think it’s kind of the least of her problems, I mean, it is frustrating, but she’s more concerned, not that she can’t see the future, just that she can’t see her friend’s future, or her sister’s future. I think she’s having this inner battle and this turmoil because she wants to be there for her sister, now that Bella’s her sister, and wants to support her. She also knows that Bella obviously doesn’t know what’s good for her and she is seeing her sister deteriorate before her eyes, and it definitely was not what I was used to while playing Alice. The relationship between Bella and Alice is catfight-free. Do you think their relationship sends a good message to girls? Of course there is a lot of cattiness and a lot of competition. I feel like girls are so hard on each other. Even in Twilight it was one that I personally really liked, that Alice was so welcoming and really embraced Bella and welcomed her into the family while there were other people still judging and saying, “Who is this girl?” and that was always something I tried to do in high school. I remember people not being so pleasant to me when I was the new girl, and as a result of that I always tried to, you know, give people the benefit and welcome them in. Teenage years are hard enough already, because we don’t really know who we are. Especially if you’re a human surrounded by vampires. That doesn’t help either. Yeah, she’s got it much worse than us. Bella’s childbirth scene was sort of grisly. Do you think younger girls who are into the series will be turned off by the gory parts? I think they all kind of know it’s coming. The book was probably more graphic than what you see onscreen. We tried to kind of tone it down a bit, but of course the biggest goal was to keep everything as close as we could to the story while keeping it a PG-13 rating. But I’m sure there are some girls who are not going to like seeing some of the stuff. One of the threads in Breaking Dawn is the accidental abuse of Bella by Edward after they get married. You’re involved in a campaign against dating abuse, so what do you think of that aspect of the film? I think that it’s a bit different because she’s the one choosing to allow what’s happening to continue happening. I think Edward is the one who’s saying, “We need to make this stop to protect you,” and he really cares about her well-being more than she does, and that’s how it should be. I think it sends a very good message, and if it were the opposite I would completely not condone it because I think it is very important that girls know that they’re important and that they deserve to be treated with respect. Luckily, Edward is in no way, shape or form abusing her. I think he would kill himself before he would let anything happen to her, and she’s the stubborn one going, “I want to keep this child.” And he can’t quite understand because I think until you are in that place you don’t know how it feels to have a child inside you. It was I think a really difficult place for both Edward and Bella to be in. Does Alice eventually become more involved in protecting Bella and Renesmee? She is. Obviously, Rosalie is the most concerned about protecting Renesmee and Jacob, but Alice is always more concerned about Bella than Renesmee. There are already so many other people on top of this child that she pays more attention to Bella the whole time. What was the transition like when Stephenie Meyer came on as a producer? Did you notice a change? No, she’s always been — I said she’s like Google. It’s nice to have her there all the time because she would kind of come in and go out in the past films, and it was nice to have her there as a constant presence because she’s the source on everything, and any questions you had, she’s there. The goal the whole time is to make sure that we stay true to these characters and to the book, and she’s obviously a huge driving force in that as well, so it was comforting to have her around. Stay tuned for more with the Breaking Dawn cast this week and read more on Twilight here. Follow Movieline on Twitter.

Jennifer Lim Challenges Ethnic Stereotypes in 'Chinglish'

Jennifer Lim still can't quite believe her journey with David Henry Hwang's "Chinglish," which bowed within the Longacre Theater on Broadway on March. 27. She was requested to register inside the first reading through through"because I realize Mandarin," she states franklyand remains while using show since 2009, throughout its various incarnations. She never auditioned. Further, "Chinglish" marks her Broadway debut. Her previous credits were largely Off-Off-Broadway, along with several television looks."Chinglish" particulars the misadventures from the dissembling American businessman (Gary Wilmes) while he tries to negotiate a business offer China while falling deeply deeply in love with a effective-willed vice minister of culture (Lim) which has her own agenda. It's a comedy about linguistic, cultural, and romantic myths, an up-to-date East-meets-West clash. "Initially initially when i first got the script I used to be surprised about how timely and smart it absolutely was,In . Lim states. "Though I attended Western schools and my parents tend to be open than most conservatives, I had been elevated in Hong Kong with traditional values. My father is Chinese, my mother is Korean, which i stood a Cantonese nanny. A good deal inside the play resonated rapidly the softball softball bat."Though Lim did not have reservations in regards to the subject or its satirical treatment, she states the creative team was conscious that could delay some Asians. To be able to gauge audience response, they introduced in Asian-Us citizens and native Chinese sound system through the show's run at Chicago's Goodman Theatre. "90-five percent in the audience loved it," reviews Lim. "The pair of who had difficulties with it were the older guard among the Chinese natives." Lim suspects they were uncomfortable while using depiction of corruption in Chinese government. Their very own can be a sensibility that does not air dirty laundry in public areas, Lim values. Besides fluency in Mandarin, what most prepared Lim for your role was her upbringing, her relatives, and living for 3 several days in Qinghai, additionally to making a unique trip to Guiyang when planning for your play's Broadway opening. Frequently going to a coffee shop or restaurant and tasting sour sea food soup was profoundly telling, she states: "It is not the dish itself but the help of the restaurant: how packed it's, the noise, and warmth. There is no ac, which is hot, sweaty, and smelly. All the senses are assaulted."Lim's performance appeared to be prone to having less freedom in China, specially the restrictions on public speech. It's a Communist country an individual's private ideas along with a person's public presentation will be at odds. This conflict is at the end in the culture clash referred to inside the play, Lim highlights. Because the American feels he needs to be honest along with his wife about his feelings for the next lady, his Asian lover (Lim's character) thinks such forthrightness is a symbol of disrespect for the wife which is undoubtedly towards his coming clean to his spouse.Lim's major acting challenge remains "integrating everyone else response," she states. "Identifying the best way to hold and suspend the moment for your laughter. It's tricky. Another large challenge is keeping a straight face. I obtained nearly all my giggles in Chicago." Have It Accomplished for that Pleasure Lim understood she wanted a theater career in the beginning, and despite her parents' traditional worldview, they supported her within the start. "Acting has given me the chance to understand more about feelings I don't obtain the chance to share in solid existence just like a nice Asian girl, like being passionate, sexy, angry, and effective.InchFollowing specialising in theater at Bristol College in England, she ongoing to earn her MFA within the Yale School of Drama. Still, she states it needed her a couple of years to discover her foot as you're watching camera. "Which I still feel convenient round the stage," she states. Lim has labored continuously and does well at auditions, due to the fact she guarantees all the necessary set-up is carried out, "to be able to use and play."See The BACK STAGE Summary Of 'CHINGLISH' Auditions for television and film differ from people for your stage, she continues. "Once I audition for TV or film, I enjoy be in the book. The digital camera builds up everything. I furthermore would rather fit the part. Inside the theater, the look may well be more enjoyable within an audition. But it's tricky because everything you placed on notifies everything you do. The skirt and shoes, for example, inform the way you move. Once I audition for just about any play I ought to also know very well what I'm doing and be prepared, however may have the webpages throughout my hands. If only to be capable of take direction making changes." Preparation is vital to taking pride with your work, since this is in which the pleasure is. "Once the experience is not pleased, how come it?" Lim states. "It's too easy being distracted with issues that have absolutely nothing associated with the task. It can help me to give consideration towards the job.InchActively playing Stereotypes or becoming Unemployed? Being Asian remains central to a lot of the roles Lim has carried out. "It's a Catch-22," she states. "Who want to be pigeonholed? However I have labored around I have because I am Asian." Still, just like a relative newcomer for the States she required to learn to recognize hot-button stereotypes. "It is not that racism doesn't come in Hong Kong, but many people appear much like me.InchIn TV and movies, Lim frequently plays "the not named Asian roles," for instance teacher, nurse, lab specialist. Though they're borderline stereotypes, they are not offensive and so they offer employment she may possibly not have otherwise. Nevertheless the pure, modest innocent is a lot of a clich on her behalf, nor can it be an acceptable representation of youthful Asian women today. "Stereotypes are lazy, which i do not see them interesting to see,In . she states. "But stereotypes can also be handywhen they are utilised just like a vehicle for irony or irreverence. Would I play a couple-dimensional lead as it is work? Yes, essentially had the chance to put it back. These options depend on who's inside the project and what everyone would really like to educate yourself regarding. Allow me to say we could get a bridge. But this is not black and white-colored. It's gray."Lim is hopeful on her behalf future which of other Asian-American stars but thinks it may be harder on their behalf in comparison for their white-colored options. Nevertheless, she alerts against feeling bitter and amplified. "Because when you are because ditch, 50 other stars that are not because ditch will probably be moving ahead," she stresses. "And Cinderella tales can be found true. It happened in my opinion. However, I'd David Henry Hwang as my fairy godmother." "Chinglish" is playing within the Longacre Theater, 220 W. 48th St., N.Y. (212) 239-6200. internet.telecharge.com. Outtakes - Has completed at HERE, P.S. 122, and La MaMa Experimental Theatre together with the Pan Asian Repertory Theatre and Yale Repertory Theatre- Features a recurring role on "The Truly Amazing Wife" and was featured on "Blue Bloods," "Law & Order" (the three NYbased shows), and "Royal Pains," among others- Had roles in "This isn't Romance" (London), "The Medea" (Chicken), and "Hamlet" (Belgium)

Grey's Postmortem: Kim Raver Says "Teddy's Not Going to Be a Puddle on the Floor"

Kim Raver [Warning: This story contains major spoilers from Thursday night's episode of Grey's Anatomy.] Grey's Anatomy really knows how to make doctors suffer. Poor Teddy (Kim Raver), she finally found happiness with patient-turned-husband Henry (Scott Foley) only to have him die in a surgery within the walls of Seattle Grace, probably only one OR down... so close yet so far away as his heart gave its final thump. Grey's Anatomy's Guessing Game: Who's Dr. Blank? Though Teddy is not yet aware of the outcome - Owen (Kevin McKidd) lied to her so she could finish a different complicated surgery - she'll soon come to learn that he died in the surgery Cristina (Sandra Oh) performed, unaware of who the patient actually was. How will Teddy feel about losing what Kim Raver calls Teddy's "first true love"? TVGuide.com caught up with Raver to find out: Teddy has been so happy this year. How did you feel when you found out that happiness would be taken away from her? Kim Raver: Oh it's devastating. I had such training for it with 24, it was like the minute anything is good, you know you've got a bull's-eye on your back. [Laughs] Working with Scott Foley is just so great. He's really just so easy to work with and so funny. I thought, "Oh no, something is coming soon." I lived in a delusion for a while. I was like, "Oh this is so great. Teddy's so in love." It's terrific and then I got the news. I think that the whole cast is actually very upset. During the table readings when anything starts happening, the whole cast is like, "No, no, no!" Talk about the evolution of their relationship. At first it was manufactured just to save him, but she really did fall in love with Henry. Raver: Teddy has this thing for wanting to fix things. Initially it was, "Oh this is completely unjust. We should all have healthcare. It's not your fault that you can't do this." That's also why she is such a good surgeon, her ability to get in there and turn a dire situation into a really great situation. Then it was really about them being best friends and her not seeing that she had this amazing man for her in front of her. Then, when she took that leap of faith as they were having this amazing time and had this amazing connection, they really fell in love. Probably for Teddy, this is her first true love, which came out of this strange situation that really grew into a really deep connection. Get the answers to Grey's Anatomy's guessing game Because of this being her first real love, how will Henry's death affect her as a person and as a doctor? Raver: That's what we're going to explore. I talked to the writers about that. She's dealt with death a lot actually, which is going to be interesting. I think it will probably be different than the way that other people have dealt with it on the show in the past. Her best friend died in 9/11. She saw death in Iraq when she was there. I have a feeling, and I could be wrong, but knowing Teddy, she will probably become a work maniac because of her inability to process it. The day that she actually does have to process it is going to probably be really messy. [Executive producer] Shonda Rhimes and I have discussed a little bit of that. It will probably be her wanting to really not deal with it by continuing to fix things and working. It feels like the Grey's Anatomy audience is now seasoned pros at recognizing the signs of PTSD because of Owen and Cristina. Do you think Teddy will have a similar reaction to what they've dealt with? Raver: What's always been interesting about Teddy is that you never really saw her with PTSD. When she arrived at Seattle Grace, she has an incredibly positive, life-affirming, grab-life attitude, whereas Owen was much darker. I think there's definitely going to be something, but I'm not quite sure what that is going to be. I know that Teddy's not going to be a puddle on the floor. Shonda and I did talk about that. It's not going to be that. Everything is going to be about work so she doesn't have to process a huge loss. What can you say of Teddy's reaction when she does find out? Raver: It's really so well done and so beautifully and horrifically done. Teddy, Owen and Cristina finally got past the love triangle and now the writers have thrown a wrench in their working relationship. How will the events of this episode affect these relationships, especially with Owen lying to her about Henry's fate? Raver: I think that's going to be huge. That's definitely going to be a big factor to contend with. I'm glad to see the three of them having to work out stuff again. Not them as a relationship, but us as working surgeons together. I'm excited to be dealing with Teddy and Owen's friendship.What is this going to mean to that friendship? Catch up on episodes of Grey's Anatomy by reading our recaps Do you think there's a chance Dr. Perkins (James Tupper) could come back into her life or is it too soon for Teddy to even start thinking about that? Raver: Oh gosh yeah, I think it's way too soon. Honestly, I really don't know how Teddy's going to get over this. Teddy is so madly in love with Henry. With Perkins, they were good for each other on paper, but Henry and Teddy were good from the heart. They were just good on so many levels. Those people are so rare to find in your life. I just don't know how she's going to ever let someone back in her life to that level. Grey's Anatomy returns with new episodes in early January. Are you sad to see Henry go?

'Saturday Night Live': Charlie Day Helps Skewer the Kardashians, Gaddafi and Justin Bieber (Video)

NBC When Muammar Gaddafi was killed on Oct. 20, plenty of pundits lamented the fact that Saturday Night Live was off that week. Cast member Fred Armisen's impersonation of the Libyan dictator is among his most memorable characters on the show, so it's little surprise they opened the Nov. 5 outing with Armisen addressing the audience as Gadaffi's ghost. PHOTOS: 'SNL' Stars Salute Kennedy Center Honoree Will Ferrell "As you might have guessed, I'm in hell now," he said, "which you can see looks pretty much like Libya." He seemed to lose the crowd a bit with that one, prompting more awkward groans than laughs, but Armisen needed to give Gaddafi his swan song. Host Charlie Day was joined onstage during his monologue by It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia co-star Danny Devito. He encouraged Day to give the most to his first turn on the show, which Day took as a cue to sing a song, the regrettably brief "Charlie Day Day." Getting the biggest news items of the last few weeks out of the way early in the broadcast, the episode then submitted the obligatory Kim Kardashian divorce spoof. VIDEO: Charlie Day Teams Up With 'Horrible Bosses' Co-Star Jason Sudeikis Billed as an E! special event, Kim's Fairytale Divorce, included the following rather fantastic moments: - Kristen Wiig as a frenzied, camera-hogging Kris Jenner - Kris Humphries being referred to as Kim's "husband of three episodes." - Taran Killam going through his incredibly small catalog of Bruce Jenner facial expressions - Earth Wind and Fire performing at their divorce reception - Upcoming Kardashian spin-off Brody Jenner, Khloe & Kris Take Vitamins Nasim Pedrad, as Kim, also added this bit of levity to the news of her failed marriage: "Things are looking up for me. I'm single, and there's a NBA lock-out." And, never one to be left out, Justin Bieber earned a special nod during Weekend Update. When Seth Meyers brought up the current paternity scandal marring the publicity tour for the 17-year-old singer's Christmas album, the fake anchor pointed out that "a lot of babies look like Justin Bieber." The aforementioned, in video: Saturday Night Live

Attacking Young Boys on Fathering Mariah Yeater's Baby: "None of It Is A FactInch

Attacking Young Boys Attacking Young Boys is happening the record to express he didn't father a young child, The Connected Press reviews. Is Attacking Young Boys a parent? "To create the record straight, none of it is a fact,Inch Bieber stated throughout a short appearance on Today show Friday. "I understand I am likely to be a target, but I am not going to be considered a victim. It's crazy, because every evening following the show I have gone from happens to my vehicle. Therefore it is crazy that many people need to make up such false accusations." The 2009 week, Mariah Yeater smacked the 17-year-old pop star having a suit, declaring that Bieber may be the father of her child. Yeater, 20, claims she and Bieber had sex backstage in the his show in La. Three several weeks ago, she delivered an infant boy she claims is Bieber's. Yeater has filed a paternity suit from the singer and it is seeking financial support. Jimmy Fallon spoofs Bieber paternity suit with '(It Isn't My) Baby' On Friday, TMZ.com reported that Yeater initially stated her ex-boyfriend John Terranova was the daddy of her then unborn baby. After he was adamant her claims were false, their argument got heated and also the police were known as, which led to battery power arrest after Yeater allegedly smacked Terranova three occasions. "I simply know there's likely to be those who are will make stuff up," he later told TMZ.com after hearing she's chose to make this allegation more often than once having a different guy.

News Corp. Posts Strong Earnings in the Politically Tumultuous Quarter

Strong results at film and tv aided propel News Corp. to impressive revenue in itsfiscal first quarter of 2012 despite distractions from ripoffs the organization has needed to handle.our editor recommendsOccupy Wall Street Protesters to pay attention to News Corp. Investor Meeting PHOTOS: 9 Finest Paid out Entertainment CEOs News Corp. mentioned Wednesday that revenue rose 7 percent to $7.96 billion while experts expected the business to write revenue that rose four percent to $7.4 billion. Internet gain of $738 million was lower from $775 million this past year and converted to have an modified 32 cents per share, which exceeded what experts had anticipated.News Corp. shares rose 2 percent on Wednesday and also the other 2 percent following a closing bell. PHOTOS: News around the world's Top Ripoffs Many of the organization's top professionals are scheduled take questions within the press and Wall Street experts within a business call Wednesday mid-day. Because the experts will in most probability take advantage of the opportunity to explore the amounts, guidance as well as the economy particularly, reporters might concentrate on the News around the world phone-hacking scandal together with other accusations of corruption at Rupert Murdoch's company, subjects that centered an March. 21 investor meeting within the Fox Art galleries lot in La. Professionals can also be asked for when they have a desire to have buying the Dodgers, a Major league baseball team they possessed about 10 years ago which is available for sale again. Related Subjects Rupert Murdoch News Corp. News around the world

The Passion of the Guy known as Choe Che-u (Dong-hak, su-not Choe Che-u)

A Filmclassic production. (Worldwide sales: Filmclassic, Seoul.) Created, directed, compiled by Stanley Park.With: Park Sang-jun, Song Kung-yea, Park il-jung, Jung Ki-seon, Han Jae-beom.Leaden helming turns cultural significance into aud indifference in "The Passion of the Guy Known as Choe Che-u." Producer-director-author Stanley Park spins a portrait of the 19th-century religious figure noted for his "Eastern learning," a theological stance that hit of "poisonous" Western considered to the Joseon era's Confucian leaders. Choe has subsequently inspired many decades of Koreans to digital rebel against oppression, but this pedagogic pic, which breaks Billy Wilder's famous filmmaking commandment "Thou shalt not bore," appears unlikely to create similar passion either locally or abroad. After title cards explain the historic context, film critic-switched-helmer Park pays homage to "The Passion of Joan of Arc" by limiting his film to a number of shots, some performed having a Carl Theodor Dreyer-inspired tilt. Most, as an early scene where a bound and bloodied Choe (Park Sang-jun) is punished with a pacing inquisitor (Song Kung-yea), are simply lengthy and dull. Park likewise shows no facility for dealing with thesps. Given Korea's progressively conservative political climate, this poorly recognized film might be considered brave by fest developers, because of the helmer's demand political expression.Camera (color, HD), Oh Kwang-keun editor, Go Im-pyo music, Stanley Park costume designer, Stanley Park. Examined at Busan Film Festival (New Power), March. 7, 2011. Running time: 106 MIN. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

10 Bubble Shows Which Will Survive?

Joel Mchale, Dana Delany and Kathy Bates We're mere days into the new TV season, and already the newcomer class provides some genuine hits (hello, women both New and two Broke!) But even though some shows started strong, several others faltered in the gate (RIP, The Playboy Club, Free Agents, How to be a Gentleman and Charlie's Angels!) Which shows will probably be next? These 11 will be in most likely probably the most danger, due to low ratings, poor performances among youthful audiences together with other typical bad signs. May be the favorite show available?Drop Preview: Get scoop on all your favorite new and returning shows1. Body of Proof (ABC)Tuesdays at 10/9cThe Very Good News: Dana Delany is just lovely. We'd watch her see the phonebook.Unhealthy News: It frequently falls behind both Memorable and Motherhood inside the demo, as well as the only show yanking lower ratings for ABC was the now-canceled Charlie's Angels. The show's average audience last season was around 11 million audiences it comes down lower to 9.7 million audiences up to now this season.2. Community (NBC)Thursdays at 8/7cThe Very Good News: The critical darling has acquired enough respect to lure some heavyweight guest stars, including John Goodman as well as the Wire's Michael Kenneth Williams. Plus: The show's latest episode, "Remedial Chaos Theory" is certainly one of the show's finest creative achievements so far.Harmful News: We are not watching. The show is calculating an anemic 3.7 million audiences per episode, an abysmal number that cannot be overlooked, even by NBC.3. CSI: NY (CBS)Fridays at 9/8cThe Very Good News: Despite sitting on this list in May, the show acquired a careful renewal when the network bought up 18 episodes. It's winning its (absolutely not-so-competitive) timeslot. Still, the show's audience is loyal: CSI: NY regularly evolves its lead-in, A Gifted Guy, an expert task (see below). Unhealthy News: The show's calculating ten million audiences, lower slightly from this past year, which doesn't produce a strong situation for producing any other episodes. It's among CBS' least expensive-undertaking shows.4. Fringe (Fox)Fridays at 9/8cThe Very Good News: Well...on Fridays, the bar remains suprisingly low! Within the latest outing, Fringe shipped single.2 rating/4 participate the demo, which isn't that definately not Friday-evening leader CSI: NY (1.7/5). And Fox Leader of Entertainment Kevin Reilly can be a fan. "It absolutely was one of the great victories for people last season," Reilly mentioned in August. "I had been entertaining the Friday evening victory for Fringe... I don't expect explosive growth [this fall]..."Unhealthy News: Hmm, what's the the complete opposite of explosive growth? Because that's what seems rather to own happened to Fringe. Viewership has dropped substantially involving the Season 3 finale (5.83 million) - which ended around the mind-dazzling, Peter-"killing" cliffhanger! -- and also the latest Season 4 amounts (3.16 million). Was the newest twist a lot of for Fringe's most die-hard fans?Have a look at our day-by-day calendar for your new fall schedule5. A Gifted Guy (CBS)Fridays at 8/7cThe Very Good News: You will find many talent involved, both as you're watching camera (stars Patrick Wilson and recent Emmy champion Margo Martindale) and behind (showrunner Neal Baer can be a veteran of ER and Law & Order: SVU Oscar champion Jonathan Demme directed the pilot). Unhealthy News: The show is calculating only 8.2 million audiences an instalment, plus it frequently handles to get rid of its timeslot inside the demo. Although CBS was formerly the network that let shows grow on Friday nights, it's also the network that's most likely probably the most callous about cutting underperforming shows. (Start to see the equally soft-beginning Three Rivers a couple of seasons back).6. Harry's Law (NBC)Wednesdays at 9/8cThe Very Good News: The David E. Kelley-created legal drama, starring Kathy Bates just like a lawyer who produces shop in the rundown shoe store, has were living a buzz-free existence since it is the month of the month of january debut - but it's the finest-rated scripted show on NBC's schedule, the other day delivering 7.84 total million audiences. The network also just bought six additional scripts, meaning it might be planning contingencies that could arise if the cancels other shows.Unhealthy News: The other day, it released single.2 rating/3 participate the demo, which falls below what NBC's now-canceled newcomers The Playboy Club and Free Agents averaged inside their short lives. Yikes.(Editor's note: Since publication, we now have received word that Hawaii Five- remains safe and secure.)7. Nikita (CW)Fridays at 8/7cThe Very Good News: The show is about the CW, that could probably accept the show's second season average of a single.7 million audiences an instalment much more than almost every other network.Unhealthy News: That 1.7 million audiences was formerly 2.4 million audiences this past year. So when Chuck can get into the mix on Fridays, this spy series might pull an amount smaller sized little bit of the wedding cake.Mastening numbers orders much more comfortable Being scripts Revenge, Suburgatory get full seasons8. Pan Am (ABC)Sundays at 10/9cThe Very Good News: The Jet Age cleaning cleaning soap stood a smooth take-off - really improving round the final season premiere of Desperate Regular folks that preceded it. Experts also came out ready to supply the show, some time drama in regards to the adventures from the Pan Am crew inside the sixties, an chance to build up its figures and arcs, particularly one including your flight attendant-switched-government spy. Unhealthy News: The show has since begun a pokey-and-steady nosedive, now striking a completely new low (1.9 rating inside the demo and 5.9 million audiences - a sizable loss from lead-in Desperate Housewives' 2.7 rating and 8.24 million).9. Prime Suspect (NBC)Thursday at 10/9cThe Very Good News: NBC has justification being patient while using well-cast, continuously examined cop drama, a stateside adaptation in the esteemed British original, starring Maria Bello just like a tough-as-nails detective in the male-centered profession: The network remains trying to rebuild its 10 o'clock hour, therefore it nearly destroyed this past year following a network leased the entire week day strip for the short-were living The Jay Leno Show. As well as, because it already axed The Playboy Club...Unhealthy News: Even against plenty of competition (Private Practice on ABC as well as the Mentalist on CBS), in addition to while using low anticipation set by NBC with Whitney becasue it is lead-in, single.3 grownups 18-49 rating isn't likely to operate on any evening, as well as internet marketer-valued Thursdays.10. Memorable (CBS)Tuesdays at 10/9cThe Very Good News: CBS audiences love Poppy Montgomery from her days up with no Trace, as well as the show's procedural elements are tailor-created for the network's brand. The show regularly sweeps its timeslot, both if this involves audience (normally 11 million audiences) and demo rating (roughly 2.5).Unhealthy News: The show acquired CBS' best-possible lead-in, the simple one-two punch of NCIS and NCIS: La, nevertheless it regularly sheds about 4 million audiences. Despite the fact that there's furthermore an obvious disappear while using Good Wife this past year, it absolutely was more inside the ballpark of just 2 million audiences.What can you consider our list? Which in the shows is it possible to not do without which are prepared for your scrap heap?

Lindsay Lohan's Probation Suspended

Lindsay Lohan was removed in handcuffs today carrying out a judge suspended her probation status pending a hearing. She released her $100,000 bail and can return to court on November 2 to uncover if she'll be returning to jail. Judge Stephanie Saunter mentioned that Lohan had neglected the 360 several hours of community service inside a women's shelter -- additionally to a different 120 within the coroner's office -- she was required to accomplish after being sentenced for just about any driving while impaired conviction in 2007 and shoplifting conviction the 2009 May. In line with the LA Occasions, the actress "rarely came out inside a women's shelter" arriving just for 21 in the 360 several hours. The ultimate movie Lohan reaches Robert Rodriguez's 2010 film, 'Machete.' [via LA Occasions] [Photo: Getty] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Was 'Cars 2' Underrated?

Are you buying John Lasseter's belated defense of 'Cars 2'? The Pixar guru, who co-directed the June release, took to the pages of the NY Times on Monday to insist that the summer sequel -- Pixar's first movie to disappoint critics -- wasn't a crass grab at merchandising money. Instead, 'Cars 2' was truly as personal and as heartfelt as the more beloved Pixar films, and on that point -- judging by the global box office -- audiences seemed to agree. With the DVD due for release in a couple weeks and the Academy about to shortlist the movies eligible for Best Animated Feature, it's clear why Lasseter would speak out now. Still, what if he's right? Did 'Cars 2' get an undeserved thrashing from the critical community? Is it better than reviewers thought? Does it actually have a shot at an Oscar? 'Cars 2' was the first film in Pixar's celebrated history to earn middling to poor reviews. The movie got some raves from reputable critics (notably, Roger Ebert and The Hollywood Reporter's Todd McCarthy), but most were disappointed by what they saw as the film's lack of originality or magic. Considering the high bar set by the one-two-three punch of 'Wall-E,' 'Up,' and 'Toy Story 3,' critics were bound to consider a Pixar movie that was merely "good" to be mediocre or worse: some thought the film was outright bad, just a mercenary effort to sell more toys. The Times hints that critics' real beef was with the notion that Pixar is now just another Hollywood sausage factory, cranking out sequels. But that claim makes no sense, given the rapturous critical response to 'Toy Story 3' just a year ago. (Critics don't hate sequels, just superfluous sequels.) There's also a hint in the article that critics are big-city elitists who have little appreciation for race cars and NASCAR culture. That's an insulting claim, too. Some of the most positive reviews came from critics in Chicago, San Francisco, and Boston (not exactly NASCAR towns), while some of the most hostile came from critics in Charlotte, Austin, New Orleans, St. Petersburg, and Phoenix. If critics were disappointed, audiences embraced the film, right? So says the Times, citing the movie's $551 million worldwide gross, about $90 million more than 'Cars' drove off with five years ago. In North America, however, 'Cars 2' earned just $191 million, compared to $244 million for 'Cars.' Among Pixar's 12 movies, 'Cars 2' ranks 11th in domestic box office, above only 'A Bug's Life,' which earned $163 million. (Adjusting for inflation, it's clear that 'Bug's Life' sold about 10.5 million more tickets than 'Cars 2.') So American moviegoers were disappointed, too, at least compared to the usual level of enthusiasm they've shown for Pixar at the box office. Lasseter's spin to the Times glosses over the movie's weak domestic performance. "I reached deep into myself and saw what this film was about, and I think it's clear that audiences have responded," he said. "It is a very, very special film to me." He also told the Times that the movie was based on his own original idea, that rumors that parent company Disney forced the sequel upon him were "not true," and that 'Cars 2' was not just a merchandising opportunity but an attempt to tell an entertaining story that was no more mercenary than any other Pixar film. "My job, my focus, my deepest desire is to entertain people by making great movies," he said, "and we did that with 'Cars 2.'" 'Cars 2' Trailer The Times suggests that Lasseter's defense of the film is tied to the DVD release (due Nov. 1) and the imminent announcement by the Academy of the films eligible for Best Animated Feature consideration. It also suggests that 'Cars 2' is a frontrunner in the race. That may be true, but only because of Pixar's history of dominating the category. In truth, while 'Cars 2' will almost certainly be deemed eligible, its lack of critical support and underwhelming domestic box office will hurt its chances for victory. Besides, it's likely to be up against such films as the more original 'Rango' and the more crowd-pleasing 'Kung Fu Panda 2.' The Times also suggests that the less-than-smooth reception for 'Cars 2' -- and Lasseter's need to defend it -- are part of some growing pains at Pixar. For all its successes, the animation studio is facing some issues now, from criticism over Pixar's dearth of female protagonists (or writers, or directors), to the talent drain as directors like Andrew Stanton and Brad Bird move on to live-action features, to the recent death of Steve Jobs (who shepherded the company from a George Lucas castoff to a $7.4 billion power player). The overall picture, the Times suggests, is of a company that prides itself as an outsider, an upstart, an underdog figuring out how to maintain its independence and creative edge now that it's firmly rooted in Hollywood and is a major part of the Disney empire. Lasseter didn't directly address these concerns, but he insisted that every decision that's made is still to serve the story and not some other agenda. "No amount of great animation is going to save a bad story," he said. "That's why we go so far to make it right." He also insisted that the company is still about taking creative risks, not about doing what's safe in order to pad the bottom line. "When a lot of money is at stake, as there is with these films, there is the tendency to try something you know you can land," he said. "We simply don't do that." Can such talk persuade Oscar voters and DVD customers? It's doubtful, though disc users probably already know whether or not they want to buy 'Cars 2' and will likely send the film racing up the DVD charts no matter what Lasseter says. A better question would be: can Pixar persuade the critics and viewers who felt they got burned on 'Cars 2' to poly up for the next Pixar opus? (It's 'Brave,' a fantasy set in ancient Scotland, with Pixar's first female protagonist, due for release in June 2012.) Almost certainly, given the studio's otherwise stellar track record. But there'll be a lot more skepticism and scrutiny after 'Cars 2,' a lot more checking under the hood and kicking the tires before declaring the vehicle roadworthy. [via NYT] Potential Nominees for Best Animated Feature of 2011 See All Moviefone Galleries » Follow Gary Susman on Twitter Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Fox Buys CIA Drama From Imagine, Family Comedy From Large Bang Recurring Duo

Fox has purchased a CIA drama from author Joe Weisberg (Falling Skies) along with a multi-camera comedy from actor-authors John Ross Bowie and Kevin Sussman, best recognized for their recurring roles on CBS’ hit comedy The Large Bang Theory. The hourlong project, from former CIA officer-switched-author Weisberg, Imagine TV and twentieth century Fox TV, is referred to like a high-stakes character-based drama focusing on the youthful assistants of high-ranking officials within the U.S. Intelligence community. The show happens inside the walls from the CIA, along with the DIA, NSA, FBI and also the intelligence components in the Whitened House. The comedy, from Bowie and Sussman, Principato-Youthful Entertainment and The new sony TV, is tentatively entitled The Ever After Part. It focuses on a stylish couple who visit extreme measures to aid their eccentric 5-year-old daughter, including relocating using the grooms tyrant mother to make use of the great public school in her own area. Peter Principato, Paul Youthful and Joel Zadak of Principato-Youthful, which handles Bowie, will executive produce, and Sussman’s manager Jill McGrath will co-produce. Bowie and Sussman met and grew to become buddies while guest starring together around the Large Bang Theory, where they recur as Leonard and Sheldon’s enemy Craig Kripke and comic store owner Stuart, correspondingly. The 2 authored comedy spec Dark Minions, which caught The new sony Televisions attention and brought towards the new project. Sussman is by using APA.

Iranian Actress Faces Flogging Over Film

An Iranian actress continues to be sentenced to 90 lashes along with a year imprisonment for showing up within an Australian film displaying not putting on a headscarf. Marziah Vafamehr, star of 2009 film My Tehran Available, was jailed in This summer. Her sentence continues to be revealed by Iranian opposition website Kalameh.com. Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd stated the Australian government was deeply worried about Vafamehrs arrest. Cyan Films, the South Australia-based production company which made the award-winning film, stated it had been deeply shocked and appalled by her sentence. Ironically, My Tehran Available follows an actress who finds herself banned from focusing on stage through the Iranian government bodies. The film shows Iranian youthful people likely to subterranean raves, smoking hashish and making love before marriage acting, in a nutshell, like the majority of youthful people all over the world do. The producers have stated the film never was meant for distribution within Iran, and it is distribution around the underground community in Tehran continues to be totally outdoors what they can control. We still offer our support to Marzieh and her family by improving their desires to allow the situation and also the appeal stick to the proper legal channels, producers Kate Croser and Julie Ryan stated inside a statement. There's confusion in regards to what Vafamehr continues to be charged with: she seems to possess been arrested on grounds that My Tehran Available was shot within the Iranian capital without correct shooting permits. Both Cyan Films and Vafamehrs husband, Iranian filmmaker Nasser Taghvai, deny this. Vafahmehrs sentence comes the next day of Islamist protestors in Tunisia attempted to create fire to some TV station that tested Oscar-nominated film Persepolis: That film follows a youthful girl as she comes old from the backdrop from the Iranian revolution. Based on Kalameh.com, Vafamehrs lawyer has become a huge hit the sentence. This is actually the trailer:

Hammond: Will Marilyn Monroe Finally Get An Oscar?

Is Marilyn Monroe finally headed towards that Oscar nomination that eluded her in her all-too-short film career? In an odd twist of fate, yes. With the World Premiere Sunday night of The Weinstein Company’sMy Week With Marilyn (Nov 4) at the NY Film Festival another presumed awards contender is out of the gate. And if I were Meryl, Glenn, Charlize, Viola or any other lead actress Oscarhopeful I would be quaking in my boots. Michelle Williams as Monroe isthat good. Sexy, vulnerable, fragile, alluring, seductive, delectable, complexand all things in between she nails it and certainly has claimed a spot among the top five if not front runner status for theOscar itself. She also flawlesslysings a couple of Monroe standards as bookends for the film.I caughtit Sunday night at a small last-minute screening in Beverly Hills timed to coincide with its NY Premiere. Sony Classics did the same thing for Carnage when it opened NYFF over a week ago as Fox Searchlight did when The Tree Of Life premiered in Cannes. It makes us die-hardWest Coasters feel included in the hooplaI guess.At the very least it’ssmart Oscar strategy. An Academy acting branch member I talked to afterwards was totallyunder Williams’ spell. The movie directed by Britishtv producer/director Simon Curtis also turns out to be first class stuff which ,perhapsalong with Midnight In Paris,The Artist and The Descendants is one ofthe most purely entertaining films I’ve seen so far this year. I would imagine it will have great appeal for the same voters who went for Weinstein’s Best Picture winner The King’s Speech last year but realisticallyprobably has its best shots in performance and some below-the-line categories like Costume Design and Art Direction. Critical appreciation probably depends on the age of the critic. Those who don’t go in thinking this is about My Week With Marilyn Manson should be impressed. It also contains another surefire Best Supporting Actor nominee in Kenneth Branagh’s biting and all-knowing interpretation of Laurence Olivier in the film about the relationship between Monroe and production assistant Colin Clark who worked for Olivier during the troubled production of the 1957 comedy, The Prince And The Showgirl which the great actor also directed. Having acted and directed in Hamlet and Henry V just like Olivier it’s great to see Branagh get right to the heart of the man himself who thought his movie star credentials would be boosted appearing opposite Monroe only to be completely frustrated by the whole trying experience or working with the insecure American superstar. I have to confess after seeing some selectedfootage that was shown at the Weinstein party in Cannes last May I had my doubts about Williams as Monroe but thoseconcerns were completely erased in the context of the entire film where she gets to show three distinctly different sides of the star without ever drifting into impersonation.Ithink Williams haddoubtstoo when she was making the filmlast year in England. When I did a phone interview with her between takes to talk about her nominated turn in Blue Valentine I asked about playing Marilyn but she fumbled through an answer andcould not articulate what it meant then, much like the real Monroewhen she was making thereal film-within-the-film.The entire ensemble cast which includes a terrific Eddie Redmayne in the pivotal role of Clark, Dominic Cooper, Judi Dench, Zoe Wanamaker, Dougray Scott, Toby Jones and Julia Ormond could also figure for SAG’s Cast award as will the film in the Golden Globes Musical or Comedy categories where Midnight In Paris still has to be considered the favorite. Monroe herself was a Globeregular and in fact won Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical for 1959′s classic Some Like It Hot. She was also nominated in the same category for 1956′s Bus Stop but never managed to getANY kind of Oscar recognition even though her co-stars in both those films, Jack Lemmon in ‘Hot’ and Don Murray in Bus Stop each earned Academynominations playing opposite her. You can’t really say it is because of the Acad’s reluctance to nominate blondes or comediennes because Doris Day won her one and only Best Actress Oscar nom for Pillow Talk the same year Marilyn was eligible for ‘Hot’. She was great in Bus Stop too with brilliant comic instincts but sadly the Academy didn’t catch up with her before her tragic death in 1962. Now oddly Monroe and her unique appeal could figure strongly in the 2011 Best Actress race as channeled through Michelle Williams. Ironically Monroe did win some major recognition for Prince and the Showgirl grabbing Italy’s Oscar, the David di Donatello award and a British Academy Award nomination for Best Foreign Actress. In other West Coast rumblings about that East Coast film festival there has been much speculation about which “work in progress from a masterfilmmaker scheduled to be released this year ” is going to be the subject of NYFF’s mystery screening Monday night at Avery Fisher Hall,only the second time in their 49 year history. It’s certainly a good ploy for Oscar attention. A lot of the guessing centers around Clint Eastwood’s J. Edgar or Steven Spielberg’s War Horse or The Adventures of Tintin but all of those films are finished, not works in progress at this point. Another popular guess is Stephen Daldry’s Post 9/11 NY-set Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close but fine as a director this three-time Oscar nominee is I don’t think the word “master” yet applies so scratch that. It could be the latest from Wong Kar Wai or Zhang Yimou but neither of those films are set for this year yet, at least in America. Some think it may be David Fincher’s The Girl In The Dragon Tattoo but I know for a fact no one at Sony is aware if it is and apparently it would violate his deal if he were doing this on his own – very doubtful. That leaves a genuine “master” Martin Scorsese with his work , the 3D Hugo from Paramount, still “in progress” towards its November 23 holiday release. However a Paramount source who knows these things guessed it was the Daldry filmwhilestrongly indicating it wasn’t Hugo adding , “Do you really think Martin Scorsese would premiere his movie that way?” Well, yes. He took Gangs of NY Cannes seven months before its December 2002 release and showed 20 minutes of the “work in progress”. Several sources “sworn to secrecy” are also pointing to Hugo. Guess it’s a wait-and-see game until 7pm ET Monday. Nice way to get people talking about you out here on the other coast, NYFF! Finally, even if it didn’t burn up the box office ($10.5 million for the weekend), the well-reviewed George Clooney directed politicaldramaThe Ides Of March packed them in at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Goldwyn Theatre at a Sunday 2pm matinee that drew an estimated 900, near-capacity. Response was said to be warm , particularly for the actors said a source who said they “liked it but it might have been too smart for the room”. Too smart for that room? It may not have been Bucky Larson: Born To Be A Star but I think they could probably figure it out.

Fox Searchlight Will Release Fassbender-Mulligan Pic Shame This December

Well, lookie who just officially entered the Oscar race! Fox Searchlight excitedly Tweeted today that they’ll release filmmaker Steve McQueen’s hot festival pickup Shame on December 2, 2011. That means two things: A) Rejigger those early Oscar charts to allow for stars Michael Fassbender and Carey Mulligan, and B) get ready for some erotic, angsty December sexytime. Just in time for the holidays! [@FoxSearchlight]

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Rhapsody buys Napster

The long-awaited consolidation in the music streaming space is underway. Rhapsody has acquired Napster from electronics giant Best Buy for an undisclosed price. The deal will combine two of the largest streaming services in the U.S. and could roughly double the number of Rhapsody subscribers. The transaction is expected to close by the end of next month and will result in Best Buy receiving a minority ownership stake in Rhapsody. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. "This is a 'go big or go home' business, so our focus is on sustainably growing the company," said Rhapsody president Jon Irwin in a statement. "This deal will further extend Rhapsody's lead over our competitors in the growing on-demand music market."Napster, to some, is still best known for kicking off the digital music revolution by allowing peer-to-peer sharing of MP3 files in the early part of the decade. The majority of that sharing was of pirated copies of songs. Best Buy acquired the company, which had retooled as a music streaming service, for $121 million in 2008.Rhapsody currently has over 800,000 subscribers. At the time of its acquisition by Best Buy, Napster was claiming to have nearly 700,000, though it's unclear where the company's current subscriber count stands. The merger between the two companies comes as the digital music market has seen competition intensify this year. Rhapsody and Napster are both well-known names in the streaming market, but the U.S. launch of Spotify and the successful IPO of Pandora earlier this year signaled a change in stakes. The launch of Amazon Cloud Player, Sony's Music Unlimited and Google Music further muddied the waters. Last month, the streaming music market got another big potential boost with the revamp of Facebook, which now allows users to share streaming content with each other via a live-ticker feed. Users won't be able to join their friends in listening to songs unless they're members of the same streaming service, though, which has prompted a land rush. (For instance, if one subscribes to Rhapsody, but another uses Spotify, they won't be able to listen together until one switches services.) The first service to gain critical mass on Facebook could well prove to be the winner in the streaming music space. And by being prominently featured onstage during Facebook's f8 summit, Spotify was given a big head start. Rhapsody instantly fired back, though, announcing a new 30-day trial program for Facebook users, which will provide unlimited access to its catalog of 13 million songs. Users are not required to provide credit card information when they sign up and don't have to worry about being automatically converted to subscribers at the end of the trial. (The service normally costs $10 per month.) Rhapsody was one of the first online music services to establish itself after the Napster lawsuits were winding down. Lately, though, it has been in danger of being overshadowed by Spotify, which has a sizable following in Europe and has quickly attracted U.S. customers. (The free version of Spotify attracted 1.4 million members in its first month -- and converted 175,000 of those -- a whopping 12.5 percent - to paying customers in that time.) "There's substantial value in bringing Napster's subscribers and robust IP portfolio to Rhapsody as we execute on our strategy to expand our business via direct acquisition of members and distribution deals," said Irwin. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

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