Ryan Gosling Gets A Little Dirty In New 'Drive' Clips

"Drive" has been generating a ton of interest lately, and a recently released trio of clips is solidifying that interest even more. In terms of casting, I'm pretty sure the line-up of Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, Bryan Cranston, Christina Hendricks and Ron Perlman is all the awards-season candy the critics can take. And all of the stars of "Drive" look to be on their A-game, if these clips and the response to the movie so far is any judge. "Drive" follows Gosling's character Driver, a stunt driver for movies who moonlights as a getaway driver for armed heists by night. Despite his loner tendencies, Driver ends up falling in love with his new neighbor Irene, played by Carey Mulligan. But then her ex-convict husband Standard, played by Oscar Isaac, returns, and Driver gets dragged into the dangerous life she escaped from. Driver takes part in a heist to try to come up with enough money to pay Standard the money Irene and her son owe him, but that plan (which somehow involves "Mad Men" star Christina Hendricks) spins out of control. Suddenly Driver needs to switch from the defensive to the offensive to save the girl he loves. Perlman and Albert Brooks play criminals who are trying to get Driver after his heist goes awry, and it looks like Cranston will be playing Driver's daytime boss. But the big draw to "Drive" is definitely Ryan Gosling, who is having an incredible year following a fantastic 2010. Judging by what I've heard of "Drive" so far, it sounds like Gosling is even closer to getting that well-deserved Oscar that keeps slipping through his fingers. What do you think of the "Drive" clips? Tell us in the comments section below or on Twitter!

Streaming services: Free, but at what cost?

STREAMINGSPOTIFYAlready a significant player in a number of European areas, Spotify released to much fanfare within the U.S. earlier this summer time. Distinguishing itself from rivals having a free subscription option that enables delinquent use of its entire catalog, they have apparently nabbed 1.4 million U.S. customers in the first several several weeks of operation, after some over 12% purchasing in to the premium compensated tiers.Released: 2008 (2011 in U.S.)Catalog size: 15 million songsFree service: Yes (advertisements, monthly hourly limit, no mobile)Compensated: $5/$10 per monthBitrate (killerbytes per second): 160 (free), 320 (compensated)Device compatibility: desktop, iOS, Android, Home windows, SonosLocal library sync: YesTerritories: U.S., Finland, France, Netherlands, Norwegian, The country, Sweden, U.K.Professional provenance: Sean Parker (Napster, Facebook), Daniel Ek (Stardoll), Martin Lorentzdon (TradeDoubler)RHAPSODYThe initial subscription music-streaming service, Rhapsody seemed to be the very first service available to acquire licenses all major label groups. Formerly underneath the auspices of Viacom-possessed RealNetworks, Rhapsody was spun off being an independent company in Feb of this past year, and it has accumulated 800,000 having to pay customers, the biggest quantity of any U.S. streaming service.Released: 2001Catalog size: 11 million songsFree service: NoPaid: $10/$15 per monthBitrate: 256Device compatibility: desktop, iOS, Android, BlackberryLocal library sync: NoTerritories: U.S.RDIOBoasting perhaps the very best user-interface of all of the streaming sites, Rdio enables customers to see their friends' recent listening activity, in addition to producing real-time "charts" of the very popular tracks among their personal social circle. The services are searching to grow into South Usa and Asia within the coming several weeks.Released: 2010Catalog size: 9 million songsFree service: NoPaid: $5/$10 per monthBitrate: 256Device compatibility: desktop, Android, Rim, Home windows 7, iOS, Sonos, RokuLocal library sync: NoTerritories: U.S., CanadaExec provenance: Janus Friis, Niklas Jennstrom (Skype, Kazaa)MOGInitially began like a blog platform and music-based social media site, MOG initially joined with Rhapsody to permit use of streaming music before starting like a subscription service of their own. Your blog network is constantly on the thrive, giving the service a leg-up in the simplicity of music discovery and supplemental information.Released: 2005 (2009 as music subscription service)Catalog size: 11 million songsFree service: NoPaid: $5/$10 per monthBitrate: 320Device compatibility: desktop, iOS, Android, RokuLocal library sync: YesTerritories: U.S.Professional provenance: David Hyman (GraceNote), Ron Rubin (Def Jam, American)Others: Grooveshark, Music Limitless Powered by Qriocity (The new sony), Napster, Zune PassRADIOPANDORAUsing a patented playlist-producing technology known as the background music Genome Project, The planet pandora required benefit of the proliferation of wise phones being no. 1 most-downloaded free iPad application with no. 2 most-downloaded free apple iphone application. Debuting like a openly exchanged company earlier this summer time, The planet pandora was valued at $2.6 billion on its first day available on the market.Released: 2000Catalog size: a million songsFree service: Yes (advertisements, skip limits)Compensated: $36 per yearBitrate: 192 (compensated)Device compatibility: iOS, Rim, Android, Palm Pre, Roku, Sonos, GoogleTVSubscriber base: 100 millionAuto: Native technology in certain Ford, Toyota, Mercedes, GM, Hyundai and BMW cars.On-demand listening: NoTerritories: U.S.SLACKERThough it trails The planet pandora substantially in the customer amounts, Slacker has strongly beefed up its choices recently to incorporate on-demand streaming functions and inconspicuous news and sports content.Released: 2007Catalog size: 3 million tunes (not official)Free service: Yes (advertisements, skip limits)Compensated: $4/$10 per monthBitrate: 128Device compatibility: iOS, Rim, Android, WindowsSubscriber base: n/aAuto: No native technologyOn-demand listening: Yes.Areas: U.S.IHEARTRADIOInitially meant to coordinate playlists from 1000's of Obvious Funnel-possessed terrestrial r / c right into a single online interface, Obvious Funnel lately introduced a relaunch of iHeartRadio to be able to contend with The planet pandora, permitting for customers to stream programming from Obvious Funnel stations on the mobile products, in addition to creating individual playlists. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

Marvel Studios Drops Three of its Marketing Executives

Marvel Studios has dropped three of its marketing executives in what insiders are characterizing as a restructuring by the Walt Disney Co., the studio's new owner. While Marvel's two 2011 releases, Thor and Captain America: The First Avengers were distributed by Paramount, Disney is taking over the marketing and distribution of future Marvel titles, beginning with The Avengers, which is set for release May 4. The pink-slipped executives are Dana Precious, executive vice president for worldwide marketing, marketing vp Jeffrey Stewart and marketing manager Jodi Miller. Disney referred calls on the matter to Marvel, whose representatives decline to comment. Related Topics Avengers Paramount Pictures The Walt Disney Company Marvel Entertainment Thor Captain America

KNBC newscasts sweep LA Emmys

KNBC-TV swept top newscast categories at the 63rd annual Los Angeles Area Emmy Awards, held Saturday at the TV Academy's Leonard Goldenson Theater in North Hollywood.KNBC took home the trophies in the morning, evening and late newscast heats for its 6 a.m., 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. broadcasts, respectively. The Peacock's West Coast flagship also led all stations in total wins with 13. KTLA-TV followed with six nods, while KABC and KCBS nabbed four apiece.KNBC's winners included Mary Harris for news writer and Bruce Hensel for news feature reporting. Los Angeles Times columnist Steve Lopez won the non-news writing category for his work on KCET's "SoCal Connected."KTLA's haul included the news director trophy for Bryan Hileman. KABC reporter David Ono won for hard news reporting. KCBS took investigative reporting honors for its segment about staffers drinking on the job at the Department of Water and Power.Longtime KTTV anchor Christine Devine was feted with the Governors Award for her work on the "Wednesday's Child" news segment that aims to help find homes for children and teens in L.A. County's foster care system.Go to Emmys.tv for a complete list of winners. Contact Cynthia Littleton at cynthia.littleton@variety.com

'Friday Evening Lights' tops TCA Honours

It is a good day in Dillon."Friday Evening Lights," the needed-came to the conclusion series which was beloved through the couple of who viewed over its five-season run, was chosen program of the season through the Television Experts Assn. at its annual honours ceremony Saturday evening.The NBC skein, which needed the aid of DirecTV to remain alive because of its last three seasons, starred Kyle Chandler like a senior high school football coach Eric Taylor and Connie Britton as his wife and guidance counselor, Tami.AMC's "Mad Males" required home top drama while ABC's "Modern Family" was chosen best comedy. New-program honors visited HBO's fantasy series "Bet on Thrones."For individual achievement, Jon Hamm won the drama category for "Mad Males" while Ty Burrell and Nick Offerman tied in comedy for his or her particular roles in "Modern Family" and "Parks and Entertainment.""The Astonishing Race" was tabbed top reality show, "Sesame Street" for youth programming and "Sherlock" for movies, miniseries and special offers. "Restrepo" was best in news reports and knowledge category.The TCA's Heritage Award, for that cultural and social impact a course is wearing society, was handed to "The Dick Van Dyke Show." Series creator Carl Reiner was scheduled to become available to get the award, together with co-stars Rose Marie and Ray Mathews.The org's Career Achievement Award was given to The famous host oprah Winfrey, who just ended her legendary talkshow following a 25-year run. Contact Stuart Levine at stuart.levine@variety.com

Actor Playing Dying Leaves Off-Broadway Musical

NEW You are able to (AP) Dying takes a lasting vacation.Julian Ovenden, who plays the Harsh Reaper within the new Maury Yeston-Thomas Meehan musical "Dying Requires a Holiday" has bowed out from the production because of laryngitis.States Ovenden: "I'm deeply saddened to need to say goodbye."Producers stated Wednesday that Kevin Earley, who was simply replacing for Ovenden since This summer 19, gets control formally for the relaxation from the run which finishes Sept. 4.The Roundabout Theatre Company's production, that is playing off-Broadway in the Laura Pels Theatre, is dependant on an italian man , drama of the identical title by Alberto Casella.The plot, which informs the storyline of Dying taking human form and falling in love, is made in to the 1998 film "Meet Joe Black" with Kaira Pitt.Copyright 2011 Connected Press. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. PHOTO CREDIT Joan Marcus NEW You are able to (AP) Dying takes a lasting vacation.Julian Ovenden, who plays the Harsh Reaper within the new Maury Yeston-Thomas Meehan musical "Dying Requires a Holiday" has bowed from the production because of laryngitis.States Ovenden: "I'm deeply saddened to need to say goodbye."Producers stated Wednesday that Kevin Earley, who was simply replacing for Ovenden since This summer 19, gets control formally for that relaxation from the run which finishes Sept. 4.The Roundabout Theatre Company's production, that is playing off-Broadway in the Laura Pels Theatre, is dependant on an italian man , drama of the identical title by Alberto Casella.The plot, which informs the storyline of Dying taking human form and falling in love, is made in to the 1998 film "Meet Joe Black" with Kaira Pitt.Copyright 2011 Connected Press. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.