Basketball Legend Jordan Engaged

First Launched: December 29, 2011 7:49 PM EST Credit: WireImage La, Calif. -- Caption Jordan and Yvette Prieto attend the tenth Annual Jordan Celebrity Invitational Welcome Reception situated by Jordan Logo design And ARIA Resort & Casino At HAZE Nightclub, Las vegas, on March 30, 2011Christmas will be a large day for engagements, now it appears another celebrity spent the holiday recommending basketball legend Jordan. An agent for your Basketball icon confirmed to WCNC in Charlotte now now, NC, he recommended on Christmas to his girlfriend model Yvette Prietto, 32. Michael isn't the main celebrity who got engaged over Christmas. Matthew McConaughey recommended to Camila Alves, while Wyonna Judd and her band mate, Cactus Moser, also increased being engaged at the time that. This is actually the second marriage for Michael, 48. He was formerly married to Juanita Jordan, just before the happy couple divorced in 2006. Other stars who recently increased being engaged include Britney Warrior warrior spears and Jason Trawick John Legend and model Chrissy Teigen and also the The American Idol Show Show alum Danny Gokey and Leyicet Peralta. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All rights reserved. These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

ROLL CALL: Jennifer Lopez Introduces Love Casper Wise To Fellow The American Idol Show Idol judges

First Released: December 21, 2011 11:28 AM EST Credit: Getty Premium Caption Jennifer Lopez and dancer Casper Wise perform onstage in the 2011 American Music Honours held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Reside in La on November 20, 2011LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Your Everyday Dispatch of Celebrity Shenanigans J.Lo & Love Audition For Idol Pals: Signal the you appear just a little pitchy Dawg jokes! Based on People, Jennifer Lopez features rumored backup dancer love, Casper Wise, to her fellow The American Idol Show idol judges and host Ryan Seacrest. The duo apparently became a member of the Idol gang in Vegas (where they're presently tape their hit FOX reality competition series) on Monday evening at Deposits Social House. J.Lo and C.Wise were apparently not shy about showing just a little PDA before their buddies. [They] cuddled up alongside each other, swapping a couple of small kisses throughout the dinner, a resource told the mag. These were all very sweet. Wedding Alarms For Billy Elliot?: Are things getting serious for that Adventures of Tintin star Jamie Bell and former True Bloodstream star Evan Rachel Wood? Based on Radar Online, Jamie is searching for an gemstone for his ladylove. The happy couple first met and dated after showing up within the music video for Eco-friendly Days Wake Me Up When September Finishes in 2005. Evan then dated and also got engaged to Marilyn Manson, but known as it quits this year. He hasnt designed a purchase yet, but he's beginning to honestly look and it has met having a couple of jewelry retailers, a resource told Radar. Browse the oncoming of Jamie and Evans romance (as well as their capability to over act!) within the Eco-friendly Day video, HERE! Bolt Lower Your Kitchen Table!: Things may be flying at home of The Actual Average women of Nj star Teresa Giudice! The truth stars husband, Joe Giudice, was apparently indicted on Tuesday, billed with fraudulently acquiring a motorists license in the siblings title. He could face a lot more than 11 years in jail if charged. The usually vocal reality star didn't address her husbands reported legal worries on Twitter or her website, but she did share her familys holiday card. Take a look, HERE! 32 More Sections Of Held In The Closet!: Before the holiday season, R.Kelly has says hes composed 32 more sections of his epic Held in the Closet stylish-hopera, and hes searching for traders, since it costs lots of money to complete, the questionable singer told TMZ. So, if you have money just laying around, R. needs it so he is able to film more videos like, THIS! -By Jesse Spero Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Difficulties For Five More Bonds?

Producer Michael G Wilson hopes soThat seem you hear may be the craignotbond loons flagellating themselves using their Corgi Lotus Esprits. Lengthy-term Bond producer Michael G Wilson just stated he hopes Difficulties will break Roger Moore's record for that longest incumbent becoming 007."I'd love Daniel to exceed Roger's record and do eight pictures," Wilson told The Folks. "Daniel's been a complete pleasure to be with while he takes the role so seriously. There is no yet another enthusiastic about making these films work than him. He's a filmmaker's dream. Many people have stated Daniel's been their favourite Bond since Sean Connery and that i can't argue together. He's doing a fantastic job.Inch That other seem frequency higher is Roger Moore raising his eyebrow.If you do not think it's much when it comes to news to become told that the producer is keeping his star sweet, Wilson provides some slight new apple around the tonal direction that Skyfall is going to be taking. "The director Mike Mendes and Daniel take it to a '60s feel. It's more 'Sean'," states Wilson. "I believe that is what the fans wanted. There is a magical Goldfinger feel ­surrounding everything. It's all regulated thrilling. I can not watch for individuals to begin to see the movie. Filming's going perfectly to date."Wilson states the lengthy Craig future is one thing he'll be talking about using the actor when Skyfall systems. What exactly do you consider? Are you able to imagine Craig still playing Bond in 2022? Provide us with your ideas within the comments below...Skyfall has gone out on October 26, 2012.

Live Nation acquires Large Champagne

Live Nation Entertainment has acquired online digital media measurement company Large Champagne, the businesses introduced late on Wednesday. Financial the deal weren't revealed.Located in La, Large Champagne measures online media consumption habits, regarding music particularly, and it has provided data aggregation, access and talking to services. This past year, the organization bowed its Ultimate Chart feature, intended instead of Billboard along with other traditional music charts, calculating musical recognition through a mix of sales, airplay, social networking activity, Internet radio activity, streaming activity and file-discussing.Employees of the organization all will be made available to LNE, with co-founder-Boss Eric Garland for everyone as gm for livenation.com, and co-founder-CMO Joe Fleischer being senior vice president of content and product strategy.Founded in 2001, Large Champagne started by calculating downloads on file-discussing site Napster. As the organization increased its achieve, its data grew to become invaluable being an A&R and advertising tool, particularly because of the business's measurement of non-traditional (and often illegal) installing activity, and how it can track geographic trends in recognition rich in levels of specificity.An argument launched through the companies notes that Large Champagne's metrics is going to be bolstered through the acquisition, with exclusive use of a range of LNE's ticket sales and retailing data."This acquisition fortifies our resolve for function as the leader in artist to fan data," LNE Boss Michael Rapino stated inside a statement. "BigChampagne's expertise will accelerate our pursuit to drive much deeper fan engagement throughout Live Nation driven by first class data technology." Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

George Clooney Joins Prop 8 Play Reading through through in La

George Clooney is actually political, while not political enough to honestly entertain ideas of running for office. "Have a look inside my existence and look for everybody else's existence in politics," he mentioned throughout press for 'The Ides of March' in October. "Why would I ever might like to do that? I get a great time." Indeed! Besides, if he was running for office, it's doubtful Clooney would be capable of be a part of such lightning fly fishing rod occasions, as being a reading through through in the play '8' in La this March. Put together by Dustin Lance Black ('Milk,' 'J. Edgar'), '8' can be a play that focuses on "research and transcripts from Perry v. Schwarzenegger, this year's federal court fight that labored while using authenticity of Prop. 8, the questionable ballot initiative that outlawed same-sex marriage in California. The judge inside the situation ruled that Prop. 8 was unconstitutional, nevertheless the decision remains be a huge hit." Clooney might be the very first actor introduced for your reading through through, that is held on March 8, 2012, inside the Wilshire Ebell Theatre. Mentioned Clooney in the statement: "It's astonishing that lgbt Us citizens continue being treated as second-class people. I am sure that, soon, the laws and regulations and rules of the united states will reflect the essential truth that lgbt people -- like every people -- are born equal in dignity and rights." Unsure yet on other stars who'll participate, but you could expect huge roster of talent. Furthermore to Clooney as well as the Oscar-winning Black, Make the most of Reiner will direct the staged reading through through. [via LAT/Culture Monster] [Photo: AFP PHOTO / HO / JAMES MORGAN] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Martin Scorsese on 'Hugo'

Martin Scorsese on 'Hugo'Although Martin Scorsese is known for pushing deadlines when editing his films, the schedule for his first 3D feature, "Hugo," seemed exceedingly lengthy even by the veteran helmer's standards. When he spoke with Variety in early November, he was still tinkering with a few scenes in "Hugo," and he marveled at how much time complicated scenes required to render."I didn't know what that meant until a few months ago," he says. "In some cases shots can take, depending on the complexity, 85 to 89 days to render. We started editing this picture in the middle of January. I haven't seen anything; I haven't seen anybody. I don't even know where I am."In tackling his first family film, Scorsese didn't necessarily intend to turn Brian Selznick's illustrated novel "The Adventures of Hugo Cabret" into a 3D film. It wasn't until his 12-year-old daughter and her friends began assuming the film would be in 3D that he started testing techniques with cinemato-grapher Robert Richardson."I just happen to like 3D a great deal," Scorsese says. "I remember one of the great experiences I had as a child seeing movies was the first wave of 3D: Warner Bros.' 'House of Wax.' My goal here was to use depth as narrative because most people see in depth."The film ultimately turns out to be a love letter to the magic of movies, a notion that Scorsese says is secondary to his initial intention of examining the power of storytelling."If it was (about) a painter or a writer, I don't know if I would have had the same instinct to make the picture," the director says. "But it wasn't because of that. I like the idea that the story resolves itself through the invention of cinema."EYE ON THE OSCARS: THE DIRECTOR Helmers hot to globe trotWoody Allen | Stephen Daldry | David Fincher | Michel Hazanavicius | Terrence Malick | Bennett Miller | Alexander Payne | Jason Reitman | Martin Scorsese | Steven SpielbergIn the Mix Contact Christy Grosz at christy.grosz@variety.com

"I am Fired!" Jesse Trump Pulls From Moderating GOP Debate

Jesse Trump Jesse Trump has fired... themself.Real estate mogul and reality TV host has drawn from moderating the 12 ,. 27 Republican debate in Des Moines, Iowa, just in case he decides to operate later on.Jesse Trump to moderate GOP debate"It is crucial in my experience the right Republican candidate be selected to defeat the unsuccessful and incredibly destructive Federal government, but when that Republican, for me, isn't the right candidate, I'm not willing to stop my to run being an independent candidate," Trump stated inside a statement Tuesday. "Therefore, to ensure that there's no conflict of great interest inside the Republican Party, I've made the decision to not function as the moderator from the Newsmax debate. The United states citizens are embarrassed through the gridlock presently happening in Washington. I have to leave all my options open because, most importantly else, we should make America great again!" Rankings: Tom Selleck shellacks Celebrity Apprentice Trump, 65, signed on a week ago to moderate the controversy, which would have been broadcast on Ion Television. Only former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and former Sen. Ron Santorum were likely to attend, as the relaxation from the area rejected. Ron Paul and Jon Huntsman stated they believed getting Trump as moderator would have happen to be a spectacle.VIDEO: Jesse Trump "can't eliminateInch presidential run"I must thank Newt Gingrich and Ron Santorum for getting the courage, conviction and confidence to instantly accept being an element of the Newsmax debate," Trump stated. "In my opinion this could not just happen to be probably the most viewed debate, but the most substantive and interesting debate!"Trump started shedding hints in March he might run for leader - and that he rated high among potential Republican candidates at the begining of polls. However, he introduced in May he wouldn't run, but left the doorway open when the Republican candidates unsuccessful to thrill him.

About 'Eve'

Zac Efron and Michelle Pfeiffer Toby Emmerich, Sue Kroll and Shaun Robinov preem "New Year's Eve." Katherine Heigl and Sofia Vergara celebrate with Garry Marshall.Jum Michele and Ashton Kutcher join the party in the Chinese. Nostalgia pervaded Monday's preem of Warner/New Line's "New Year's Eve" in the Chinese because the key gamers remembered the great, bad and ugly. "My best New Year's Eve was after i stopped searching for an ideal New Year's Eve," stated Hilary Swank in the after-preem party at Hollywood & Highland. "My worst was after i was attempting to drive towards the perfect party and did not make it happen promptly.Inch Film writer Katherine Fugate accepted that her worst New Year's Eve came when she was nearly charged with speeding -- despite the fact that she handled to speak her way from the ticket. "I believe my best is going to be that one since I am for each other,Inch she added. Garry Marshall opined this past New Year's Eve was his favorite because his boy, Scott Marshall, was shooting footage like a second unit director sometimes Square. "I had been there in 1956 and 1959 because I was raised within the Bronx, but it was the very best since all I needed to do was sit inside a room watching 14 cameras and say, 'Well, that certain looks excellent,A " quipped the helmer. Marshall is likely to take his family to Hawaii for brand new Year's Eve, then a knee alternative operation. "I have been suppressing onto it since i have really could not direct this movie on crutches," he added. Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com

With Every Heartbeat (Kyss mig)

A Wolfe Delivering (in U.S.)/Nordisk Film (in Sweden) discharge of a LeBox Push. production in colaboration with Film i Skane/Ystad-Osterlin Film Fund/Lady Bird/SVT/Redrental/Filmgear/Nordisk Film Publish Push./Supersonic. Created by Josefine Tengblad. Co-producers, Ralf Enarsson, Edith Jageroden, Lars Hermann, Bjorn Johansson, Gunnar Carlsson. Directed, compiled by Alexandra-Therese Keining. According to a concept by Josefine Tengblad, Keining.With: Ruth Vega Fernandez, Liv Mjones, Lena Endre, Krister Henriksson, Joakim Natterqvist.Author-director Alexandra-Therese Keining's "With Every Heartbeat," consistently remains several steps behind the crowd because it plays the formulaic pattern of two unlikely ladies who be seduced by one another. Full of such phony character motivation and action the figures themselves frequently call each into question, the Swedish production will lure support from undiscriminating auds searching for strong female sexuality onscreen. In an engagement party for sixtysomething father Lasse (vet Krister Henriksson), Mia (Ruth Vega Fernandez) comes with fiance Tim (Joakim Natterqvist) and appears reasonably for each other. But Frida (Liv Mjones), the daughter of Lasse's soon-to-be wife (Lena Endre, reduced to 4th-blueberry status), strangely makes eyes at Mia, who just like strangely returns the eye, leaving erotic fireworks which will likely fill a webpage of Playboy's approaching "Sex within the Cinema" annual spread. As all parties soaks up the matter that Mia is turning from Tim to Frida, the film goodies the drama with purely mechanical plotting instead of genuine emotional perception.Camera (color, widescreen), Ragna Jorming editors, Lars Gustafson, Malin Lindstrom music, Marc Collin production designer, Elli Furudahl costume designer, Sanna Forsberg. Examined at Mark Goodson screening room, La, March. 26, 2011. (In AFI Film Festival -- Breakthrough Cinema.) Running time: 107 MIN. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

Rosie O'Donnell Engaged to Girlfriend

Rosie O'Donnell Rosie O'Donnell is engaged to girlfriend Michelle Rounds, her rep confirms to TVGuide.com. Rosie, who recently started a talk show on OWN, announced the news to her studio audience in Chicago during a commercial break. See other celebs who have gotten engaged this year The couple, who met in a Starbucks, have been dating for just three months. No date for the nuptials has been set. O'Donnell, 49, had been married to Kelli Carpenter with whom she has four children. Her previous relationship with artist Tracy Katchick-Anders ended after a year.

Hilary Swank on Attending Birthday of Accused Chechen Human Rights Violator: 'Shame on Me' (VIDEO)

It has been a difficult two several days for Hilary Swank. The Two-time Oscar champion was at the center of an worldwide scandal in October when she attended the special birthday of Chechen leader Razman Kadryov, an accused human rights violator which has allegedly destroyed lots that belongs to them people. Inside the fallout in the event, Swank received lots of bad press and was apparently fired from her pr firm she also fired her extended-personal personal time management team. On Friday evening, Swank spoke in regards to the mess the first time to Jay Leno. Inside an interview on 'The Tonight Show,' Swank referred to how she wound up in Grozny on March. 5 for Kadryov's bday. "I used to be requested having a Turkish real estate company to go to and be a proponent of peace help celebrate the repairing from the war-torn city. Grozny city, that's in Chechnya. I buy offered looks constantly. These people were trying to rebuild their lives too. Just seven in the past it absolutely was very war-torn and extremely dangerous. I believed, 'Absolutely, yes. That's an incredible factor I like travel, I like meet people. It becomes an exciting chance.' "Then, then, to the side of happens, someone mentioned, 'It's the president's birthday are you able to want him a cheerful birthday?' I'd never learned about him before. Really, after they mentioned his title, I possibly could not really say it. Therefore I mentioned, 'I'll just say Mr. Leader,' is what I'm thinking throughout my thoughts. So, I went which i mentioned, 'Happy birthday, Mr. Leader,' after i mentioned my whole speech about it's good to become proponent of peace and everybody do incredible things repairing this city. Once I came back, only then was I made alert to who he was. Kadryov. Now I am in a position to say his title because of I've done my research. He's an undesirable, theif. Human rights organizations had showed up at to warn me before I went however i did not get people alerts, they weren't distributed in my experience.Inch Swank's now-fired manager, Jason Weinberg, was apparently contacted about Kadryov by Human Rights Watch before she attended the large event, which -- in those days -- he wasn't even alert to. Still, Swank told Leno it does not matter who understood what, she's ultimately responsible. "Shame on me," she mentioned. "The finish outcome is which i will know where I'm going which i have to do my research. [...] I truly would never know Chechnya was outdoors of Russia. I'd not a clue.Inch Swank, who had formerly apologized for your event, mentioned that she's now coping with human rights groups and led the cash acquired from Kadryov's birthday to obtain affordable causes. "More often than not there's a silver lining to things. I've many userful stuff here in regards to the incredible things people do. An Individuals Rights Watch, I'm working incredibly carefully together.Inch You can view Swank in theaters in 'New Year's Eve' on 12 ,. 9. Watch her interview with Leno below. [Photo: AP] Hilary Swank in serious trouble over Special Birthday for Chechen Leader See All Moviefone Galleries » Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

'Dallas' Trailer Featuring Cast Interviews Premieres (Video)

The Grammy Honours have simplified lower the 2010 groups to an even more workable 78 groups, but that is not saying that Wednesday's nominations did not get their share of surprises -- and snubs.our editor recommendsBruno Mars on 6 Grammy Nominations: 'It Feels Incredible'Grammy Nominations: Kanye Tops With 7 Nods Adele, Beyonce Among Album of the year Contenders'Bon Iver': A Failure from the Album's Visual Helps (Video)Grammy Attacker and Stylish-Hop Ad Guy Steve Stoute around the 'Tanning of America' (Q&A) Surprises: Bon Iver personifies indie might: Possibly Kanye warrants some credit for presenting Justin Vernon towards the public when he worked with using the singer on his My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy album, and indie rockers Arcade Fire, too, for winning Album of the season last Feb, but it is Bon Iver's self-entitled second album that made audience, experts, industry gamers and fellow artists swoon. Epic soundscapes combined with Vernon's genteel singing style hit all of the sweet spots because the Wisconsin native tallied up four Grammy honours including Record of the season, Song of the season, Best New Artist and finest Alternative Artist. PHOTOS: Grammy Award Nominees Chris Brown rules rap groups? Remember "Forever," "Yeah 3x" and "Along With YouInch -- all tunes that harken a noticeably different picture of Chris Brown, the R&B singer. But because of "Take A Look At Me Now," his collaboration with Busta Rhymes and Lil Wayne, Brown has gained themself a place within the rap race. He's getting paper, okay, as three Grammy nods including Best Rap Performance and finest Rap Song. The querry is still: is he going to perform on the program or are reminiscences of Grammy weekend 2009 still too fresh within the minds of industry gamers? STORY: Grammy Nominations Through the Amounts Skrillex makes his presence known: It isn't everyday that the electronic music producer is known as like a Best New Artist contender. Really, as DJs go, it's rarely happened, which will make La native Skrillex's five (!) Grammy nods even more unpredicted. Commentators indicate title recognition one of the elder Recording Academy membership. Might be, or possibly individuals voters' children are by way of thanking. Snubs: Beyonce will get the Grammy brush-off: For the videos she's launched this season together with multiple singles, honours show performances along with a four-evening stand at NY City's Roseland Ballroom, Beyonce only have the ability to squeak out two nominations, one for the best Rap/Sang Collaboration for "Party" with Andre 3000, another for the best Lengthy Form Video. To become fair, B's 4 would be a late arrival, striking stores in June, but the truth that it unsuccessful to achieve momentum after untold millions were spent marketing and marketing the album is difficult to disregard. STORY: Complete Listing of Grammy Nominees Tony Bennett isn't any Herbie Hancock: Using the high-profile collaborators he employed for his Duets II album (Rhianna, Mariah Carey, Willie Nelson and also the late Amy Winehouse, included in this) many expected legendary crooner Tony Bennett to become the 2010 Herbie Hancock and sweep multiple groups. Alas, the geriatric set looks like it's a less influential block of computer is at 2008 as Bennett received two nominations, one for the best Pop Duo/Group Performance for "Body and Soul" (with Winehouse) and finest Traditional Pop Vocal Album. Where for are thou, Promote the folks? Maybe Skrillex grabbed the very best New Artist place from L.A. band Promote the folks, whose all pervading "Pumped Up Kicks" was a standard feature of r / c both terrestrial and satellite across multiple genres. The beginners did not go entirely unacknowledged, however. They are up for the best Alternative Album against Dying Cab for Cutie, Bon Iver, My Morning Jacket and Radiohead. For probably the most expected moment of nominations evening? It's title wasAdele, who had been basically a shoo-in entering the voting process, and, predictably, collected probably the most nods for any female artist -- six as a whole, including Album, Song and Record of the season. Beating the 21-year-old towards the trophy is going to be a constant climb for just about any artist, but crazier everything has happened. Lest we forget this past year when Katy Perry got shut in the her nominated groups, Eminem was consigned towards the rap category after delivering the greatest seller of the season, Arcade Fire required the very best prize and something stylish hop internet marketer put a easily fit in the NY Occasions. Update: An earlier version want to know , improperly mentioned that Adele had 7 nods which Bon Iver was nominated for Album of the season. Twitter: @shirleyhalperin PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery 54th Annual Grammy Nominees: Kanye, Adele, Bruno Mars, Beyonce, Katy Perry Related Subjects Beyonce Chris Brown Herbie Hancock Kanye Tony Bennett Arcade Fire Adele Grammys 2012 Bon Iver

8 Possible Hollywood Targets for Ricky Gervais at the Golden Globes

This story first appeared in the Dec. 2 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine.our editor recommendsGolden Globes Preview: 'Tintin,' 'Cars 2' Faceoff in Animation CategoryGolden Globes TV Predictions from THR's Tim GoodmanGolden Globes Comedy vs. Drama Category Battle Rages OnWhy the Golden Globes Crawled Back to Ricky Gervais As red carpets go, the Globes' fashion gauntlet has historically been livelier and looser than the prim-and-proper Oscar arrivals. Globes-going actresses have broken the mold by wearing emerging or unknown designers, eschewing cumbersome gowns for party-hearty cocktail hemlines, showing scandalous skin and, in some cases, going completely off the grid. Who can forget Lara Flynn Boyle's pink chiffon tutu by L.A. designer David Cardona in 2003? Or Cameron Diaz -- nominated in 1999 for There's Something About Mary -- strolling down the carpet in a critically panned floral dressing gown? Years earlier, Whoopi Goldberg also made waves when she showed up in a bright yellow tracksuit the night she won for The Color Purple in 1986. And Cher famously wore a skintight shredded mini with mesh stockings when she received her 1984 Globe for Silkwood. PHOTOS: Golden Globes Party Pics But the Globes' fashion mood has recently shifted. Nominees like Nicole Kidman, Halle Berry, Jennifer Aniston, Charlize Theron, Salma Hayek, Cate Blanchett and Reese Witherspoon have upped the designer quotient with made-to-measure gowns by renowned couturiers Valentino, Yves St. Laurent, Chanel, Gucci, Nina Ricci, Dior, Armani Prive and Atelier Versace. The Globes have now become a critical stop in an Oscar hopeful's campaign for fashion glory: You have to dress like an Oscar winner to become an Oscar winner. This is why the 2012 Globes carpet will feature the latest runway trends -- white, pretty pastel and sorbet hues, fun floral prints, feminine taffeta, tulle, chiffon and lace gowns, demure sleek '20s flapper silhouettes -- and more statement-making couture from A-list designers than you can shake a stiletto at. PHOTOS: Golden Globes Red Carpet Style And because the Globes features an entertaining mix of film and TV stars, fashionistas are already looking forward to seeing what TV "It" girls Sofia Vergara and Julie Bowen (Modern Family), Christina Hendricks and January Jones (Mad Men), Claire Danes (Homeland) and Zooey Deschanel (New Girl) will wear to kick off the earliest moment of TV's seven-month long awards season. But it's this year's photogenic and youthful film ingenues-- Keira Knightley (A Dangerous Method), Rooney Mara (The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo), Michelle Williams (My Week With Marilyn) and Elizabeth Olsen (Martha Marcy May Marlene) -- who are the anticipated style-setters. Still, let's hope perennial rule-breaker Helena Bonham Carter -- who wore a black lace Vivienne Westwood frock and different colored shoes last year -- will attend this year's Globes and add some classic individuality to the mix. PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery 8 Possible Hollywood Targets for Ricky Gervais at the Golden Globes Related Topics Golden Globes Oscars

MPAA chief backs Asia Off-shoreline fund

Queensland -- Film Assn. of America topper Chris Dodd put his weight behind the Asia Off-shoreline biz, as well as the fledgling MPA APSA Academy Film Fund, the U.S. film org launched a year ago using the Asia-Off-shoreline Screen Honours. Speaking in Queensland within the keynote address for your kudos, which occur on Thursday evening, Dodd mentioned Hollywood is constantly embrace the Asia-Off-shoreline region that the partners inside the regional "are thriving," stating Chinese co-prods "the Karate Kid" and kids pic "The Dragon Jewel" nearly as good good examples. "The MPA APSA fund may serve as an incubator for your industry by supporting progression of new films," he added. "Since the new mind in the MPA If only to show you here today very directly that as extended after i chair the Film Association of America that partnership continues.Inch He added, alluding for the recent Here trip to U.S. Leader Obama, "To describe another American who was simply here just yesterday, concerning the film industry as well as the Asia-Off-shoreline region, 'we are here to stay'." The MPA APSA fund was put into 2010 with four separate development grants or loans or financial loans gathered to $A100,000 ($97,520), plus it got on the boffo start. The initial completed film, Asghar Farhadi's "Jodaeiye Nader az Simin" (A Separation), won the Golden Bear kudo within the 2011 Berlinale, additionally to best actress and actor honours within the fest, and ongoing to win the Sydney Film Prize as of this year's Sydney Film Festival. Dodd also needed the opportunity to think about a swipe within the region's pirates. "Our marketplace is also facing new challenges," he mentioned. "Probably the most imposing of those might be the persistent, pernicious and widening threat of content robbery." While recognizing the APSAs needs to be a period of time to celebrate the creative side of the marketplace, he informed, "This region's film industry cannot grow when its first promising fruits are stolen." The Asia-Off-shoreline Screen Honours, which are inside their fifth year, occur on November. 24 round the Gold Coast. The completely new visitors in the MPA APSA Screen Academy fund can also be introduced. Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com

Hollywood's Teflon Stars: The Six Stars Experts Can't Touch

Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston consistently make poorly-ranked films, yet audiences consistently come out in groups to determine their work.our editor recommendsTeflon Actor Honours: 6 Stars Safe From Bad ReviewsAdam Sandlers Jack and Jill Opens to $26 Million Despite Scathing Reviews'Wanderlust' Trailer: Jennifer Aniston and Paul Rudd Stumble Right into a Hippie Community (Video)Tyler Perry Tops Listing of Greatest Compensated Males in Entertainment Sandler's newest box office entry, Jack and Jill, was shredded by experts. The Hollywood Reporter's David Rooney mocked the film's nursery rhyme title, saying, "It's a constant fight for Jack and Jill with this particular leaking pail of comic swill." PHOTOS: Hollywood's 10 Greatest-Grossing Stars But, against individuals odds, the film raked in $26 million its opening weekend. And, Sandler isn't the only person, whose movies appear to become safe from bad reviews. Aniston's newest Go By Using It (that also starred Sandler) made $103 million despite a 20%RottenTomatoes.com score. PHOTOS: Hollywood's 10 Greatest-Compensated Stars And Ashton Kutcher supports the distinction of never getting designed a well-examined movie, but his films still generate a lot of money (What Goes On in Las vegas made $80.3 million and the newest Nsa introduced in $70.7). Begin to see the relaxation of THR's Teflon Actor Honours here. PHOTOS: Teflon Actor Honours: 6 Stars Safe from Bad Reviews Related Subjects Adam Sandler Jennifer Aniston Katherine Heigl Matthew McConaughey Tyler Perry Box Office Jack and Jill

Dancing Finalists Talk Race For Mirrorball

First Published: November 22, 2011 1:08 PM EST Credit: ABC Caption Dancing with the Stars - J.R. Martinez, Ricki Lake & Rob KardashianLOS ANGELES, Calif. -- On Monday during part 1 of the Dancing with the Stars finals, Rob Kardashian surprised competitors Ricki Lake and J.R. Martinez by landing at the top of the leaderboard. So what can fans of the hit ABC reality competition expect from the last three contestants on the final night? Frontrunner Rob told Access Hollywoods guest correspondent Tim Vincent on Monday that hes going into the finals definitely more relaxed. The dance were doing is the foxtrot, which we got a 24 on in week three, he said. Definitely going to improve on that, and just come out there strong. Its definitely going to be a less stressful day, but theres still a lot of stress going into it. The Kardashian brother said hes not taking his lead for granted. Were in first, but still you never know with this competition. We dont want to jinx ourselves. We just want to have a good night of rehearsals and have a great day tomorrow, he continued. J.R., who tied with Ricki for second place on Monday, told Access hes still in the competition to win it. Weve still got a chance, he told Access. The perfect score [will] definitely put us right back in the ball game weve got to go back to work and hopefully get that favorite dance knocked out. Hopefully that will push us through. Despite tonights outcome, Ricki who has dramatically slimmed down during her time on DWTS is overjoyed with her experience on the show. Obviously we want to do well tomorrow. If we dont win, I really will be okay, she told Tim following Mondays show. I feel like Ive won thus far. Ive come further than I thought I would. I have a great career going next year, Im getting married. Adding, Life is good, but Im going to give it my all. On Tuesday, the pairs will have one more dance for the judges score and a winner will be crowned. DWTS airs at 9/8 C on ABC. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Obama Sets All-Star Basketball Game to Raise Money for Re-Election Campaign

President Obama, an avid basketball fan, is hosting an all-star game with a lineup of current and former NBA greats to raise money for his re-election campaign.our editor recommendsPresident Obama Holds Secret Meet-and-Greet With Hollywood Execs and Influencers (Exclusive)Obama Speechwriter-Turned Show Scribe Reveals '1600 Penn' Details (Q&A)Related Topics•Politics Members of the Obama Victory Campaign sent out e-mails Monday night encouraging "fans who are going through basketball withdrawal and want to support the president" to come to D.C. for the first ever "Obama Classic" on Dec. 12. PHOTOS: 10 Hollywood Players That Will Make a Difference in the 2012 Elections Among those playing: Ray Allen, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Bosh, Vince Carter, Tyson Chandler, Jamal Crawford, Kevin Durant, Baron Davis, Patrick Ewing, Derek Fisher, Rudy Gay, Blake Griffin, Tyler Hansbrough, Dwight Howard, Juwan Howard, Antawn Jamison, Dahntay Jones, Brandon Knight, Kevin Love, Jamal Mashburn, Cheryl Miller, Alonzo Mourning, Dikembe Mutombo, Hamady Ndiaye, Chris Paul, Paul Pierce, Quentin Richardson, Doc Rivers, Steve Smith, Jerry Stackhouse, Amare Stoudemire, Tina Thompson, John Wall and Russell Westbrook. PHOTOS: 10 Entertainers Democrats and Republicans Love to Hate Tickets for general admission start at $200; $500 for the premium lower deck and $5,000 for courtside seats.Those who would like at attend as an "MVP" are being asked to contribute $35,800 per person and raise $50,000. (That includes two courtside seats, a shootaround with the players before the game, autograph session and dinner with the players following the game.) Related Topics Barack Obama Politics

Producer Graham King Talks Tomb Raider

Of course very brieflyIt's been some time since we heard any updates concerning the Tomb Raider reboot, and we'd hesitate to make use of that word relating to this story. But let us state that producer Graham King just re-emphasised his intentions to carry on the adventures of Lara Croft.King inherited the videogame franchise in March, when his GK Films banner nabbed the privileges from Warner Bros and Square Enix. Since we last reported, really the only news continues to be that Iron Guy authors Hawk Ostby and Mark Fergus have obtained the script gig. However the task they have been designated is, as happens to be mooted, to totally reboot the franchise being an origin story, and disregard the continuity from the Julia Roberts instalments Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle Of Filth Existence."[Individuals two films] were not problems," states King, most lately at the office with Martin Scorsese on Hugo, "however the story that we are telling is usually the story before she grew to become Lara Croft, so it's a personality piece, that we like. Will still be lots of action and lots of fun, however it comes with lots of excellent figures, as well as for me, it is something completely different. I have not necessarily done a film like this before, however i really gravitated to restarting this franchise and we are likely to try it out."The reboot also, easily, implies that the role could be recast, most likely having a cheaper actress than celebrity Jolie. Begin with the wild speculation regarding who that may be below.When the new Tomb Raider makes its initially mooted 2013 release date, it will be following reasonably carefully around the heels from the similarly restarted game franchise. The following console Tomb Raider, having a 21-year-old "fresh-from-the-academy" Lara Croft honing her nascent fighting and puzzling abilities carrying out a shipwreck from the coast of Japan, is within development and presently expected for release within the third quarter of 2012. Its lately-trademarked tagline is "A survivor comes into the worldInch.

Pair draw Animation Writing Awards

Dwayne McDuffie and Earl Kress have been posthumously named co-recipients of the WGA West Animation Writers Caucus' 14th annual Animation Writing Award. The WGA said the duo are being recognized for their contributions to the craft of animation writing as well as for their work in organizing animation. Kudos will be presented to McDuffie's and Kress' widows, Charlotte (Fullerton) McDuffie and Denise Kress, at the awards ceremony Thursday night at WGA West headquarters. Mark Evanier, who won the 2003 award, will present the nod to Kress; Matt Wayne will make the presentation to McDuffie. "Dwayne McDuffie was a talented writer and creator of comics and animation who worked hard for others, particularly for minority writers," said caucus chair Craig Miller. "Earl Kress spent 30-plus years working tirelessly to improve the lot of animation writers," said Stan Berkowitz, who won the award in 2009. "He leaves behind a legacy of iconic cartoons and well-deserved awards, along with scores of fellow animation writers who have health and pension benefits because of Earl and Earl alone." Kress died on Sept. 19, shortly after turning 60, of complications due to liver cancer. His animation credits include "Transformers," "Animaniacs," "Pinky and the Brain," "Tom and Jerry Tales," "The Smurfs," "Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids" and "Duck Tales." Kress joined the Animation Guild's executive board in 1995; in 2004 he was elected VP of the guild, a position he held until his death. McDuffie died at age 49 on Feb. 21 of complications after undergoing emergency heart surgery. He was co-founder of Milestone Media, a company that created multicultural comicbook lines that introduced black superheroes such as Hardware and Static and contributed to Marvel's "Fantastic Four" and DC's "Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight" and "Justice League of America." Contact Dave McNary at dave.mcnary@variety.com

Martin Scorsese Talks 'Hugo,' Recurring Nightmares and How His 12-Year-Old Rules the Roost

Sitting in the downstairs family room of his Upper East Side brownstone on a crisp Sunday afternoon in November, Martin Scorsese, who turns 69 on Nov. 17, is as buoyant and thoughtful as always. He opens up to The Hollywood Reporter's senior film writer Jay Fernandez during the briefest of breaks from putting the final touches on the 3D effects in his latest film, Hugo, opening Nov. 23.our editor recommends'Hugo' Q&A: James Cameron & Martin ScorseseTHR's Directors Roundtable: How to Fire People, Who to Steal From, and Amy Pascal's Secret AdviceVIDEO: Martin Scorsese and James Cameron on the 3D used in 'Hugo' Some of the insights from the iconic auteur in THR's cover story: SCORSESE HAS A RECURRING NIGHTMARE INVOLVING OTHER DIRECTORS He details to THR the vivid dream in which he's at work on set, unaware what the movie is, what it's about, or who the actors are. He only knows that the producers are pushing him to get this thing started, now. A dutiful artist, Scorsese dives in with help from his real-life frequent first assistant director Joe Reidy, only to notice that standing to the side of the set is a very famous older director. This mystery director is someone real, and great, but Scorsese, upon waking, never remembers who it is. The guy's presence unnerves him, and he says so to the producers. "Don't worry," he's told. "He's just here to observe. It's your thing." The anonymous dream director could be Ingmar Bergman, Akira Kurosawa, Michael Powell, Satyajit Ray, Orson Welles, Jean Renoir -- any of the icons Scorsese has revered and chased with his art for decades. "But I knew that he was probably going to take over what I was doing," Scorsese continues in hushed tones. "And slowly but surely, they say, 'You know, if you could just sit down, we'll let him handle this scene. ...''" HE JUST WALKED HIS DAUGHTER DOWN THE AISLE His middle girl, Domenica Cameron-Scorsese, born right after he made Taxi Driver, a product of his marriage to Julia Cameron, was married Nov. 11 in Chicago. The milestone has shaken him; his voice softens, and he fumbles to explain the feelings it brought up. "It was very moving, but ... she's our little one," he says. "It was kind of surreal, I didn't quite ... understand that it was actually happening in real time. I still can't quite grasp it. This is very good for my daughter and everything; she married a sweet young gentleman. But it starts something new. Your concern is in a different way now for them. There's not much you can do. You can help however you can, but you're older, you'll be dying. You're not going to be around. And this is it." HOW SCORSESE'S $100 MILLION-PLUS 3D HUGO HAPPENED Scorsese was quite drawn to a film adaptation of Brian Selznick's 2007 novel The Invention of Hugo Cabret. Ostensibly a family film, the 3D Hugo is just as much an exploration of the power of cinema and the lost legacy of seminal artist George Melies. Producer Graham King, who financed the movie through his GK Films, first optioned the novel with Johnny Depp when both had production deals at Warner Bros., months before Scholastic Press even published the book in January 2007. (The project eventually migrated to Sony, then Paramount, in search of a Thanksgiving holiday slot; it opens Nov. 23). Scorsese and King already were talking about turning it into a feature together when they won Oscars for The Departed, the same weekend that Cabret hit No. 1 on The NY Times best-seller list. While John Logan, who had written The Aviator for Scorsese, worked to nail down a script, Scorsese went off to make Shutter Island for Paramount. Other filmmakers were interested in Hugo, but King waited. When Scorsese had completed Shutter Island and was finally free to tackle Hugo in the summer of 2010, he told King that he wanted to try shooting in 3D for the first time. Although the cameras and extra tech crew would add 15 percent to the $100 million-plus budget, King felt the 3D would also create an intriguing marketing hook: a vaunted old-school filmmaker taking on the newest of technologies. SCORSESE'S CHILDHOOD SHAPED HIS FILMMAKING Scorsese traces his devotion to film preservation and restoration back to the emotional limitations of his childhood. The younger of two brothers in a very Old World immigrant NY family that lived in Queens and then the Lower East Side tenements, he repeatedly was told to keep his childish opinions to himself. As an asthma sufferer, he was always sick, which meant sports and pets were off limits, leaving him with an external and internal life that only could be opened in a movie theater. "It really opened up things that I wasn't allowed to say much," Scorsese says. "I wasn't allowed to express my feelings about anybody or anything. These emotions and these questions that were being asked in my head and in my heart, a lot of this was being addressed in the films I saw." HOW A BAMBI MOVIE OUTING CHANGED HIM From a very early age, Scorsese was watching everything from Singin' in the Rain to Italian neo-realist cinema. His Aunt Mary once took him and a cousin to see a rerelease of Bambi at the Forest Hills Theater in Queens, only to have to first sit through the 1947 film noir Out of the Past. "I was way too young for that one," Scorsese says with an eye roll. "I was saying to my aunt, 'When's Bambi coming on?' She said, 'Shut up, this is good.' The imagery stayed with me, that crazy poetic mood. It was really art." But On the Waterfront broke through in a way that none of the others had before -- he saw his hard-working uncles and cousins in every frame of Elia Kazan's 1954 masterpiece. "It was literally as if the camera was in my apartment or on the street corner with us," he says. "All of this meant a great deal to me and connected me with the outside world." HIS MOVIE MEAN STREETS HAD PERSONAL CONSEQUENCES By his mid-20s, Scorsese had graduated from film school and was looking to put his own experiences on the screen, most notably in his 1973 crime drama Mean Streets. But the fallout of expressing his personal world in public ended up stinging him. "I had repercussions on that," he says in a clipped manner that suggests the memory is still fresh for him. "Family and friends who were insulted." SCORSESE LOVE FOR CLASSICS SPAWNED A 'DIRECTOR WHO'S WHO' CLUB Once he found his own voice as a filmmaker, he and peers like Steven Spielberg couldn't find decent prints of the movies that had fed them as kids, and they began a campaign to convince the studios that these classics had value. "They didn't realize that to a whole generation, these were more than just commodities," he says. "It was part of who we are. It was part of everyone who has any relationship with cinema. This is something we started to get militant about. 'You may own them,' I said. 'But in actuality, you're custodians for a culture.' In 1990, along with Spielberg, George Lucas, Francis Ford Coppola, Sydney Pollack and others, he formed the nonprofit Film Foundation, and in 2007 he created the World Cinema Foundation to extend the organization's restoration work to foreign films. "To pass it on, that's the key thing," he says. SCORSESE YOUNGEST DAUGHTER INSPIRED HIM TO MAKE HUGO One byproduct of spending more time with his 12-year-old daughter Francesca -- Scorsese's two other daughters, Catherine and Domenica, are more than 20 years older -- is that it helped convince him to make a family film out of Hugo. "You deal with them every day so that you're made to understand actually how they perceive the world around them, even from the level of their height," he says. "It's a different way of living entirely. But the thing about it is then [doing Hugo] seemed natural. It didn't seem like a stretch. Being around children, I'm very comfortable with them now." As it happens, Scorsese's birthday is just a day after Francesca's (hers is Nov. 16), and he feigns exasperation that she gets top billing on their annual combined party. "She gets all the attention now," he says. "I've taken her aside a few times, as they say. I gave her the word: Watch it." Though the director admits that the downstairs family room is Francesca's turf. Although he takes an iPod everywhere, Scorsese says he doesn't get to play his music in her zone. "Oh, no," he says with mock seriousness, "no, no," as if he were a scared flunky working for a mob boss. On occasion, he admits that he'll stroll through humming Cream's "Sunshine of Your Love" and get Francesca hooked. SCORSESE ON HIS OWN LEGACY Thirty years ago, Kiss Me Deadly director Robert Aldrich sent a letter after seeing Raging Bull that said, "In years to come, that'll be the one to be remembered." "I prize that letter," Scorsese says, then mulls the possibility with a mix of skepticism and hope. "The reality is, for people who create anything, you always want to be remembered," he says "You could be remembered for a year, a hundred years, you could be remembered for two thousand years, but eventually everything goes. You just have to accept that. First, it may not stand the test of time. And if it doesn't, you did the best you could. You may have affected certain people's lives -- maybe. You may have made people think differently. And that's what you were meant to do. And now it's over." Read the complete THR cover story. Related Topics Martin Scorsese Hugo

Healthy Hollywood: Wellness Wednesday Look Fabulous At 60 Like Helen Mirren!

First Launched: November 16, 2011 2:00 PM EST Credit: Getty Images NY., N.Y. -- Caption Helen Mirren glams up in red-colored-colored within the Debt screening in NY City on August 22, 2011 Yes, it is a fact you'll be able to look (and feel) amazing at 60 and beyond! Those days are gone when women over 60, 50, in addition to 40 are basically overlooked and rarely regarded as as sexy and sensational. At 66, Oscar champion Helen Mirren was named Body of year inside the summer season in the L.A. Fitness survey. She outshine other (a lot more youthful) glimmering gems, like Jennifer Lopez and tush-terrific Pippa Middelton. Showing to all or any that age is only a number. Mirren has shared her age-repel secrets will be the home shape-up game Wifit and an excellent set of stilettos. Four-inch platforms offer you great height making your legs look unbelievably extended. 60-plus stars like Raquel Welch, Jane Seymour, and Jane Fonda may also be great good good examples to become within your 60s and gorgeous. Certainly inspiring to anybody ladies worried about losing our attractiveness as we age. We reside in 2011, where we've more understanding about all around health than previously, attests Andrea Warshaw-Wernick, who founded the site Fabulous at 60. Once we ladies eat healthy, get some exercise regularly, and alter our attitude concerning how to live, we could even feel great than we did once we were youthful, adds Andrea! Youthful women would like to get on course getting a good wellness program now if they wish to look wonderful 20-plus years later. Andrea suggest walking your exercise routine regimen low of three occasions each week, eat steamed or lightly sauted veggies, limit your consuming to at least one vino or two a evening stay from sweets and fast foodand stop smoking! However, the particular secret to being forever youthful might be the best outlook. Attitude is half your dream in remaining youthful when you are 60, unveils Andrea, who also adds, My motto is Continue Moving. I'm youthful and use a few things i preach, so my body and mind stays youthful forever. I like the fact I look in addition to I am in a position to which personally i think terrific because I eat correctly and constantly exercise. Working everyday, getting a pursuit or becoming busy is an additional important aspect of feeling youthful, remaining motivated and being happy. Enables hear for female energy! For further advice on feeling fabulous at 60 (or any age), mind to internet.fabulousat60.com. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All rights reserved. These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Kavanaugh: B.O. becoming 'somewhat irrelevant'

Relativity topper Ryan Kavanaugh said on Tuesday that his studio looks to 'cover most of our risk before we hit domestic box.'Box office is no longer the single-most important factor in determining a film's overall success, Relativity Media topper Ryan Kavanaugh told Variety's Future of Film summit Tuesday. "When studios were first created in the 1920s and '30s, all you had was box office," Kavanaugh said. "All you had to report on, and all you had to judge on was the box office. The practical reality is -- box office is 20% of the pie and it's somewhat irrelevant." Kavanaugh, who spoke to Variety's Peter Caranicas in the keynote address at the confab held at Hollywood and Highland, pointed to a lack of transparency in the film financing world. Noting the decline in home video revenue, the economy, and the new models of film financing, Kavanaugh said that bizzers need to look beyond the box office to really gauge a film's performance. "It's hard to say this without insulting the press a little bit," Kavanaugh said cautiously, "but there's a whole new world today of studios, ourselves being one of them, that look to cover most of our risk before we hit domestic box." Tax incentives and output deals -- the latter of which Kavanaugh says Relativity has in all but three countries -- help mitigate that risk. Relativity tries to have three-quarters of a film's risk covered before it goes into production, he said. Kavanaugh also noted that paying creative talent scale -- as opposed to gross participation -- can help a lot. He noted that was the tack Relativity took with helmer Steven Soderbergh on the upcoming pic "Haywire." "Our motto from day one was always that the idea of gross participation don't make sense," Kavanaugh said. "And the reason they don't make sense is that you're basically saying, 'Even if I lose money I'm going to pay you a bonus.' And there's really no other business that we could find that does that." Finances aside, Kavanaugh noted that sometimes one of the biggest challenges is making a film that will appeal to auds, even if it's not in sync with his own taste. "One of the hardest things, being involved with a film company, is you're not always making a film for yourself," he said. Contact Rachel Abrams at Rachel.Abrams@variety.com

Rep: Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez Have Not Split

Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez Don't believe everything you read, Beliebers.Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez have not split up, her rep tells Us Weekly.Is Justin Bieber a father?The rumor started earlier this week after Mariah Yeater, 20, filed a paternity suit against the 17-year-old singer, saying he's the father of her 3-month-old son. Bieber has denied her claims.Jimmy Fallon spoofs Bieber paternity suit with "(It's Not My) Baby""To set the record straight, none of it is true," Bieber said on the Today show Friday. "I know I'm going to be a target, but I'm never going to be a victim."Bieber and Gomez, 18, have been dating for a year.

RATINGS RAT RACE: Grimm Slips, Still Potent, Blue Bloods Rises, Chuck Slides

Following its surprisingly strong debut against Game 7 of the World Series last week, NBC’s new fairytale-themed drama Grimm (1.8/5 in 18-49, 5.92 million viewers) dropped a modest 14% in its second airing. It won the 9 PM hour in the demo and ranked as the second highest rated program of the night behind the CBS drama Blue Bloods. Things looked much gloomier for NBC’s departing dramedy Chuck (0.8/3, 3.1 million), which was the lowest-rated and least watched program on the Big 4, down 20% in the demo from its season premiere last week. Dateline (1.2/4, 4.1 million) closed out the night for NBC, down a tenth from last week. Grimm seems to be hurting CSI:NY in the 9 PM slot. The veteran CBS crime drama (1.6/5, 9.7 million) was down 11% in 18-49 from its last original 2 weeks. Blue Bloods (2.1/6, 12.6 million) was up a big 24% from the fast national for its last original. (Blue Bloods is usually adjusted up in the finals.) The cop family drama was the top program of the night and helped CBS (1.6/5, 10.2 million) win the night despite another soft outing by rookie A Gifted Man (1.2/4, even, 8.4 million), which didn’t make a strong case for a back order. (But may get a partial one anyway.) Fox’s Kitchen Nightmares (1.5/5) and Fringe (1.3/4) were both up a tenth from their most recent episodes. ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition rebounded from having to face the conclusion of the World Series last week. The 8 PM episode (1.2/4) was up 20%, the 9 PM one (1.4/4) up 27%. At 10 PM, 20/20 (1.1/3) was down a tenth. The CW’s Nikita and Supernatural held steady.

Toho to complete cinema ticket cost cuts

Tokyo, japan, japan -- Toho Cinemas, which works the finest theater chain in Japan, is completed its ticket cost cuts trial.In March Toho slashed sign in cost for grownups from 1,800 yen ($23) to $19.22 too for students from $19.22 to $12.82 at seven theaters within the chain, while eliminating all special special discounts, such as the popular weekly Ladies Day for girls and cut-cost tickets for seniors and late-show auds. The finish result, however, is really a 5% drop in admissions.Thinking about the truth that local fans are actually worrying for any very long time about ticket prices -- Japan's will be the finest in the world -- it becomes an unforeseen outcome.Toho will return to nearly all its pre-trial ticket prices in December, keeping the cheaper tickets for college students the ones of the Cinema Mileage club. Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com

Jessica Simpson (Finally) Confirms Pregnancy: I'm Going to Be a Mummy

Jessica Simpson Jessica Simpson Bump Watch 2011 finally came to an end Monday when the singer and fashion designer confirmed she is expecting. "It's true - I'm going to be a mummy!" Simpson, 31, wrote on her website along with a picture of herself dressed in a mummy (get it?) costume for Halloween. Check out 9 failed reality TV marriages Speculation has been rampant for weeks about Simpson's impending motherhood after she was photographed with a growing belly several times. This will be the first child for Simpson and her fiancé, Eric Johnson. The two started dating in May 2010 and became engaged in November of that year. Simpson will next appear on the upcoming NBC reality series, Fashion Star. Simpson was previously married to Nick Lachey for three years before the Newlyweds stars split in 2005. Lachey started dating Kim Kardashian, who is newly single, shortly after his divorce from Simpson.

Tornatore nabs gold coin for 'Best Offer'

ROME -- Italo helmer Giuseppe Tornatore is in the beginning on "The Best Bargain,Inch an unconventional romancer by having an All downhill setting being developed with gold coin in the new BLS South Tyrol -- Alto Adige film fund. Pic, being created by Rome shingle Paco Cinematografica, has drawn on into script development funding from BLS. The org is situated in South Tyrol, the autonomous All downhill province at Italy's northernmost point, highlighting with Austria, that is being a hotspot for Central European shoots. Tornatore also offers large-budget epic "Leningrad" in development. BLS is supplying Tornatore Pounds 50,000 ($70,000) to evolve his script for "The Best Bargain,Inch that is in regards to a loveless seniors guy who intersects by having an astute youthful guy along with a mysterious lady inside a South Tyrol setting. Released this past year, the BLS film fund gets rid of $7 million yearly having a $2.a million cap per project. To date, it's supported six projects this year, and 19 this year, showing well-liked by Italian, German and Austrian producers. "Our location cheap we're bilingual (Italian and German) make us the perfect co-production partner between Italia and German-speaking nations," boasted BLS film fund topper Christiana Wertz throughout an exhibition in the Rome Film Festival. Photos which have drawn on into BLS up to now include Fandango's "Diaz -- Don't Cleanup This Bloodstream," helmed by Daniele Vicari, and Austrian helmer Ernst Gossner's "Monte Piano" from Austria's Sigma shingle. Contact Nick Vivarelli at nvivarelli@gmail.com

Actorfest NY Rocks Manhattan (Video)

With auditions, training courses, and meet and drops with casting company directors, Actorfest NY presented another effective event on March. 23 in the Metropolitan Pavilion.Nickelodeon, NBC, Telemundo, Mun2, and Grant Wilfrey located casting calls, and something attendee has arrived a featured background roles ABC's "Pan Am."And it is visiting La soon!Actorfest LA, that is introduced for you by Back Stage, the Actor's Resource, will occur on Saturday, November fifth in the California Market Center in downtown La.To help kickstart your job, Actorfest provides more than 24 exclusive Training courses Casting Calls Meet & Drops with Top Casting Company directors a Networking Caf as well as an enormous Exhibit Hall, where you'll be able to talk with acting instructors, coaches, schools, headshot photography enthusiasts, and much more suppliers who can help you flourish in your career.To join up for Actorfest LA, check out actorfestla2011.eventbrite.com. To learn more, visit world wide web.ActorfestLA.com. While you register, make the most of our special limited-time subscription offers.Enjoy your entire day at Actorfest!Watch a relevant video of Actorfest NY below:

'Life' of the Party

New to DVD and Blu-Ray today is the fantastic drama "A Better Life." When it opened earlier this year, I had high praise for director Chris Weitz and star Demian Bichir, who I think delivers one of the finest performances of the year as an illegal immigrant looking to provide a positive future for his 14-year-old son. In an interview with Weitz, I praised the film and the director's steady hand with material that could have easily gone maudlin or condescending.Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the DVD release party for the film, hosted by Mary-Louise Parker at Culina. It took me a second to make the connection, but of course, Bichir played Parker's lover on the Showtime series "Weeds." Like anyone who loves great actors, I've long held Parker in high regard. But until I saw her in person that night, I had no idea how unbelievably stunning she is in person. She was also very gracious and affable, and went out of her way to thank us for coming. "I so appreciate your support of this movie," she told me. "It means so much that people get the word out about it. It's very special."So if you won't take my word for it, listen to Parker, and check out one of the best films--and performances--of the year.READ MORE ON BEHIND THE SCENES

Summit Sets Dates For Six In 2012-13

Summit Entertainment has set or modified release dates for several movies due next season too as with 2013. Step-up 4, the next installment in the effective dance franchise is becoming situated about this summer time 27, 2012. Occur Miami, that certain’s directed by Scott Speer. The last three Steps make a combined $424.3 million worldwide. Warm Physiques, the odd zombie romance-adventure directed by Jonathan Levine starring Nicholas Hoult, Teresa Palmer, John Malkovich and Dork Franco, is grown August 10, 2012. Debuting 2 days later August 24 is Sinister. Supernatural crime tale directed by Scott Derrickson stars Ethan Hawke and Vincent D’Onofrio and for the moment increases from the new the new sony’s Premium Hurry. For 2013, Louis Leterrier’s illusionist-heist flick At This Point You See Me is slated to materialize The month of the month of january 18. Cast includes Jesse Eisenberg, Isla Fisher, Morgan Freeman, Woodsy Harrelson and Mark Ruffalo. Tomorrow presently also provides Disney/Pixar’s reformatted-in-3d Monsters, Corporation., additionally to Lionsgate’s The Ultimate Stand. Director Gavin Wood’s movie based on Orson Scott Card’s phenomenal Ender’s Game is specific for March 15. The landmark bestseller about kids taught to fight a callous insectoid alien race using videogame-console based weaponry produced numerous subsequent books — and ripe follow-up and spinoff options. Ender’s competition on that date is Warner Bros.’ Arthur & Lancelot. As well as the outdated and incredibly dangerous ex-CIA agents from Red-colored-colored are likely to return August 2, 2013 in — what else? –Red 2 through which they confront a completely new number of competitors across Europe. Their immediate competition tomorrow might be the Smurfs 2 in the new the new sony.

Lynne Ramsay Sets Her Sights on Moby Dick... in Outer Space

After writer-director Lynne Ramsay (Ratcatcher, Morvern Callar) debuts her latest film, this December’s moody Tilda Swinton-Ezra Miller pic We Need to Talk About Kevin, she’ll set her sights on more classic fare: Herman Melville’s Moby Dick… only, set in space. “We’re taking the premise into the realm of the galaxy; it’s creating a whole new world, and a new alien, a very psychological piece” Ramsay told Radio 5 Live’s Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo. “Mainly taking place in the ship, a bit like Das Boot, so it’s quite claustrophobic. It’s another monster movie, in a way, ‘cause the monster’s Ahab.” Stick around for more happenings in today’s Buzz Break. center> [Radio 5 Live via The Guardian] If you caught (and loved) Elizabeth Olsen in Martha Marcy May Marlene last weekend, you may be delighted to hear that her other Sundance ‘11 picture, the one-take horror remake Silent House, will be in theaters next March. [Cinema Blend] Dark Tower’s not all the way dead yet, says Brian Grazer, who told MTV that they’d shaved $45 million off the original budget and are moving forward by partnering with HBO. [MTV] You can be one of the first to see six minutes of The Dark Knight Rises this December! But only in front of showings of Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol on proper 70mm IMAX screens. [Slashfilm] Happy Halloween week! Get in the spirit via Guillermo del Toro, who recently recounted his real-life ghost encounters, one of which was so spooky he had to cleanse by watching The Wire. [Toronto Star]

Set of Nobleman Star Mitchel Musso Charged with Drunk driving

Mitchel Musso Set of Nobleman star Mitchel Musso was arrested and reserved Monday on suspicion of Drunk driving, TMZ reviews. Musso, 20, was stopped within the wee hrs from the morning when he unsuccessful to decelerate for traffic cops. He was contacted through the police who then smelled alcohol and proceeded to provide him a area sobriety make sure breath analyzer. Musso blew over the legal limit of .08. His bail was set at $5,000. Set of Nobleman Video: Mitchel Musso previews Season 2 romance and action Musso is better noted for his role as Oliver Okin on Hannah Montana. He presently stars on Disney XD's Set of Nobleman and hosts the Disney Funnel reality show PrankStars. An e-mail to both his repetition and also the network weren't immediately came back.

Thesps board 'Stranger in Paradise'

Colin Egglesfield, Stuart Townsend, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Byron Mann and Gary Daniels are toplining indie action-thriller "Stranger in Paradise," that's engaging in production in Thailand."Paradise" is produced by both Corrado Jay Boccia and Daemon Hillin. Boccia's 24/7 is creating with Benetone Films, Hillin Entertainment in colaboration with Cinema Management Group and Triton Entertainment while professional producers are Paul Dominique Vacharasinthu and Sonia Couling Vacharasinthu's Marengo Films Presents.Cinema Management Group is handling worldwide rights and you'll be selling within the American Film Market the next month.Produced and directed by Corrado Jay Boccia, "Paradise" concentrates on a trader inside a hedge fund whose existence takes a drastic turn when the SEC launches an analysis in the mind from the organization for insider purchasing and selling. Forced in to a "vacation" he never asked for, the trader finds themselves in Bangkok getting an expense on his mind together with a morally ambiguous older brother who's knee deep inside the Thai mafia.Egglesfield starrred in "Something Given." Townsend came out in "Chaos Theory" and Sandino Moreno toplinged "Maria Full of Sophistication" and "Unhealthy Foods Nation." Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com

Derek Hill to create $500 Halloween remake

It appears everybody's favourite Shatner-faced slasher Michael Myers is placed to create Another reappearance in Halloween: Vengeance.Forget the kind of John Contractor, Take advantage of Zombie and Patrick Lussier... it's Derek Hill's use flog the Halloween franchise.But who's this Derek Hill we hear you cry? Well, he's a thirty year-old indie filmmaker who's created a remarkable 22 films on the minimal budget.Hill's vision would be to reinterpret Carpenter's classic on a tight budget of $500, using a number of local stars and locations.He'll then pitch the finished product,Halloween: Vengeance,to Dimension Films.Based on Hill "This can be a fan film along with a tribute piece to pay for homage for this particular number of films."Hill claims to become a huge fan from the Halloween movies and hopes that his version would be the new instalment within the series.Same goes with the bigwigs at Dimension pay attention to the 'little guy' and provide him an opportunity to get this to next chapter of Halloween successful?You never know, but keep the eyes on that one, because this could kick-start Derek Hill's career.

'Gossip Girl,' 'Vampire Diaries' Go to Netflix Under Four-Year Streaming Licensing Deal with CW

NY - CBS Corp. and Time Warner's Warner Bros. Television Group said Thursday that the CW has struck a four-year licensing agreement with Netflix allowing the company's subscribers to instantly watch previous seasons of scripted series that air on CW from its current schedule through the 2014-2015 season.our editor recommendsNetflix's 10 Most Rented Movies of All Time The agreement is seen as strengthening the financial position of what has been a network that has been losing money and allows it to monetize its serialized dramas, a genre that observers say doesn't do well in traditional syndication. It is also seen as contibuting to the bottom lines of CW owners CBS Corp., which has been striking a slew of online distribution deals, and TW, which under CEO Jeffrey Bewkes has been more cautious about doing deals with Netflix, even though it has made some library shows available on the streaming service. "We believe the deal was structured in a way that benefits all parties (CBS/TW/CW) and at the same time keep CW "alive" as it is probably viewed by both TW and CBS as a decent platform to launch shows, despite it being a loss generator," said RBC Capital Markets analyst David Bank. Under the Netflix deal, which is believed to be worth up to around $1 billion over time, with the final value determined over time by the performance of the CW programs, Netflix has licensed the rights to stream more than 700 hours of previous-season episodes of The CW's young-skewing dramas as well as future programs. PHOTOS: Netflix's 10 Most Rented Movies of All Time The rights extend for four years after each series, current or future, ends its broadcast run on the network. Programming available to Netflix subscribers will include the eight dramas on The CW's fall 2011 schedule, including new series Ringer, Hart of Dixie and The Secret Circle, as well as returning hits The Vampire Diaries, Gossip Girl, 90210, Supernatural, Nikita and mid-season series One Tree Hil. PHOTOS: CW's New Season TV Shows: 'Hart of Dixie,' 'Ringer' and More Previous seasons of Vampire Diaries, Gossip Girl, One Tree Hill and Nikita will be available to watch instantly on Oct. 15, with previous seasons of Supernatural and 90210 beginning in January. Financial details weren't disclosed, but sources said the deal could be worth around $1 billion over up to around 10 years. Bank said in a report that CBS and TW each recognize an equity loss of $40 million-$50 million per year for their ownership stake in the CW. "This loss could narrow materially" with the Netflix deal, he said, estimating that the revenue recognized by each company could be around $50 million per year on average with a big portion of that dropping to the bottom line. Morgan Stanley analyst Benjamin Swinburne said the deal "could equate to 4-5 cents (about 2 percent) in earnings per share upside for CBS and 1-2 cents (less than one percent) of earnings per share upside for TW in 2012." Lazard Capital Markets analyst Barton Crockett also highlighted "slight accretion potential (all else equal) next year for TW - circa 6 cents, or 2 percent" per share. "The money-losing CW may also retain a minority of the Netflix fee, helping reduce its losses, which would lift the conglomerates via equity" in the joint venture, he added. "While this deal creates a new window, we think the content involved here fits the model and provides financial support for the CW that might not be available otherwise," echoed Wells Fargo analyst Marci Ryvicker. She also estimated the deal's value at around $1 billion. "Given that the CW is a 50:50 joint venture...the accounting is somewhat complex," she added. "We believe that this deal cuts CW's losses in half, and we estimate this deal could add about three to fives cents to earnings per share for CBS annually." Episodes of all scripted series airing on the CW this broadcast season will premiere for Netflix members in the fall of 2012, the companies said. "Not only will we will be able to recruit new viewers for our shows through thepowerful reach of Netflix, but it also makes The CW an even more attractive option to the creative community," CW president Mark Pedowitz said about the arrangement. "There is now a much more viable array of platforms and we don't think about it in terms of analog and digital anymore," Bruce Rosenblum, president, Warner Bros. Television Group and Office of the President, told the Hollywood Reporter. The deal was in the works for several months, with Hulu and other online distributors also in the running for the CW's content before Netflix sealed the deal. "We don't believe there was a first-mover advantage," Rosenblum said when asked about the timing of the agreement, which follows other content providers' deals with online distributors. "We took our time to see how things would play out, and now there is more competition and better pricing." Other executives at the conglomerates that co-own the CW also lauded the Netflix agreement as a positive for their companies. Said CBS Corp. president and CEO Leslie Moonves: "It is a model that opens a new door for The CW programming to expand its audience reach through the terrific Netflix service, and creates a brand-new window for CBS and Warner Bros. to be paid for the content we supply the network." "This proves once again the overriding importance of content in our business, while showing how emerging platforms such as Netflix are adding value to the traditional TV ecosystem," added Barry Meyer, chairman & CEO, Warner Bros. Email: Georg.Szalai@thr.com Twitter: @georgszalai Related Topics Netflix The CW

Motion Picture Academy Leaders Hype New LACMA Movie Museum Plans: All The Pieces Fit Together

Just when you thought it was a dead duck, it’s back and quacking. For those who have had the dream of a world class movie museum coming to fruitionin L.A.,film capital of the world(countme in on that), last night’s announcement that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences and the Los Angeles County Museum of Arthave begun the process of finally making that dream come true is good news all around. Andthat longtime dream museum, which was turning intomore of a nightmare for the Academy, is going to beright down the street from the Acad’s own Beverly Hills headquarters (at least that’s the plan). The Academy issaying the project housed in the historic old May Co. on Wilshire Blvd now known as LACMA West will take three to five years to complete. “We are on the fast track but it will be determined by fund raising,” said the Acad’s new CEO Dawn Hudson, who spoke with me todayin a conference callwith Academy President Tom Sherak and LACMA CEO and Wallis Annenberg Director Michael Govan. Hudson wasn’t throwing out official figures but says she expects it will cost less than half the rough estimate of $480 million that the Academy had targeted for their earlier foiledplan to erect this museum in Hollywood where theyspent about$50 million so far buying land (which theynow own outright) near their Pickford Center on Vine Street. But the idea to house the museum instead at the already existing 300,000-square-foot space on Wilshire actually goes back decades when it was even broached by former Academy Presidents Walter Mirisch and Bob Rehme. It heated up again about a year and a half ago with a casual conversation between another Govan and another former Academy President Sid Ganis, who then introduced the museum head to Sherak and then CEO Bruce Davis. “For about an hour and a half I did something I rarely do. I just listened to someone talk who had a vision and a dream about what this could mean to the City of Los Angeles to bring different art forms, especially our two art forms together in one place,” said Sherak, who emphasized that the Board wanted a museum in their lifetime but that the Academy didn’t know how long it would take them to raise the money and build one themselves. Govan came to the rescue. “Being in the museum world, I see film programs at museums in Paris and Frankfurt. I wanted that in Los Angeles and I knew the Academy had a dream and they had a great resource. So the question was what could we offer to help and that was the beginning of the conversation,” said Govan. Sherak explained the Board approved further exploring the alliance with LACMA and put a committee together. But after June 1 when Davis retired and Hudson arrived, things really started moving. Before she lefther previous job,Hudson forged an alliance with LACMA and Govan in which Film Independent would take overrunning themuseum’s troubled film program so she already knew him and sparked immediately to the new museum idea. “It was like going to target practice and hitting the bulls-eye 15 times in a row. Before anybody knew it, including me, there were budgets, and she was like Road Runner. Next thing I knew we were all in a room and finally negotiated an M.O.U. (Memorandum of Understanding) and he presented it to his Board and we presented to our Board last night and we decided we were gonna see a museum in our lifetime,” said a clearly energized Sherak. The significant process cannot come at a better time as it seemsmajor collections that conceivably might have been a part of the new museum are going on the block and being sold piecemeal to private collectors, many out of the country.Seven hundred items from the John Wayne estate including keycostumes, awards, scripts and personal documents are going for auction this weekend, while Debbie Reynolds is continuing to sell off her invaluable collection of costumes after fruitless attempts to get a museum going herself. “Not that I could say to you that we ever could have bought the Debbie Reynolds collection as a whole. We couldn’t have done that. The collection’s worth a lot of money, you would have had to put an oil well up,” said Sherak. But Hudson wants to emphasize what the Academy already has on its own. “As you well know the Academy has made a lot of investment over the years in building this world-class archive and film library like none other so now our year-round work will have a home, a place to display it, a distillation of all the Academy’s missions that the general public doesn’t know enough about, ” said Hudson in pointing out that there is much more to the organization than just the Oscars. “We have 42,000 movie posters and 10 million catalogued movie photographs. We have such beautiful artifacts of our film history and there hasn’t been a public place to see those or access those.” Sherak points out the Academy is always looking out for acquisitions. “We have more stuff stored than Carter has liver pills. The bottom line is we never stop doing that. And it is in all facets of the business from the first printing press of motion picture one-sheets. We have stuff stored that would spin your head, that nobody knows about. It’s a continuing thing for us,” he says. And Govan thinks the new museum will even breed more. “From a museum perspective I personally have talked toa lot of people about the artifacts and posters and things they have and I think there’s that sense that if there were a museum people would donate. Cities build great museums and people feel like there’s a home for the objects they have cared for during their life and they know the public can benefit from that,” he says. Sherak also wants to make clear they have not abandoned the Hollywood site (although I am toldkey figures at the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce were caught by surprise — and not happy campers — when they read todayof the Academy’s proposednew locationfor their museum). “We own that land. It’s ours free and clear and we’re now in the process of spending money to raze those buildings and to make it a place to go. We’ll probably do some exhibits there. We’ll do some stuff with the land. I’ve always had this dream of running an outdooor theatre there which I really believe in. We’re definitely in Hollywood. The Pickford Center sits there. We’re invested. We’re not going anywhere. The plan is to make that land useful to us,” Sherak says. But clearly the momentum has moved from Hollywood to the historic building that sits on the corner of Wilshire and Fairfax and which was built in 1939, the year many still feel was the greatest ever for the movies. “It just seemed like the timing was right,” Hudson said. “All the pieces fit together.”

J. Cole tops album chart

Rapper J. Cole makes his chart debut in style as his "Cole World: The Sideline Story" arrives at No. 1 on the U.S. album roll this week. The Jay-Z protg's Roc Nation/Columbia set debuts with 218,000 sold, according to Nielsen SoundScan figures for the week ending Oct. 2. It's the biggest solo bow of the year to date. Rock threesome Blink-182 is back in the top 10 after a long hiatus as their "Neighborhoods" (DGC) takes No. 2 with 151,000 sold. Group issued self-titled set in 2003 before taking an indefinite break. Guitarist Tom DeLonge's side project Angels & Airwaves is also issuing a new set, "Love Part One & Part Two," on Nov. 15. Adele's "21" (Columbia) sits tight at No. 3 with another six-figure frame, rolling up 118,000 (up 1%); the singer canceled another round of U.S. dates on Tuesday. Last week's No. 1 entry, Tony Bennett's "Duets II" (Columbia), drops to No. 4 with a 91,000-unit week (off 49%). Chicago band and critic's darling Wilco reach No. 5 with "The Whole Love," shifting 82,000. Set is group's first on their own independent dBpm imprint (distributed by Anti) after eight major label releases. Lacking the huge single that propelled last year's "Need You Now," country trio Lady Antebellum's "Own the Night" (Capitol Nashville) continues to fade, falling four rungs to No. 6 with 75,000 sold (down 40%). Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter IV" (Cash Money), which slips two poles to No. 7 (68,000 sold, down 20%), is trailed by three new releases. "Vice Verses" (Atlantic), latest from San Diego's Christian-bred band Switchfoot, takes No. 8 with a 45,000-unit week, outdoing its 2009 set "Hello Hurricane," which topped out at No. 13. All-star hard rock act Chickenfoot moves in at No. 9 with "Chickenfoot III" (E1). Foursome of Van Halen's Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani and Red Hot Chili Peppers' Chad Smith opened with a 42,000-unit tally. Another heavy unit, Atlanta metal band Mastodon, hit No. 10 with "The Hunter" (Reprise), which tracked 39,000. It's the group's first top 10 album. New collections by "American Idol" star Scotty McCreery and Feist will be up for top chart debuts next week. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

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ESPN Pulls Hank Williams Jr. Intro After He Compared President Obama to Hitler

Hank Williams Jr. ESPN is no longer "ready for some football" after Hank Williams Jr. made comments comparing President Barack Obama to Adolf Hitler, CNN reports. The country singer, appearing on Fox News' Fox and Friends Monday morning, referred to a June golf game when Obama and House Speaker John Boehner played on the same team as "one of the biggest political mistakes ever." Williams then added "that'd be like Hitler playing golf with [Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahu. Not hardly." Photo timeline: The emasculation of men on TV ESPN released a statement on Monday saying that although Williams "is not an ESPN employee, we recognize that he is closely linked to our company through the open to Monday Night Football. We are extremely disappointed with his comments and as a result we have decided to pull the open from tonight's telecast." Williams' "Are You Ready for Some Football" intro, which has opened Monday Night Football since the late '80s, comes from his hit 1984 song, "All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight." When's the game on? Add Monday Night Football to your watchlist and never miss a game again Williams, 62, issued a statement saying that his comment was "extreme" and that he "always respected the office of the president," but did not apologize. "I was simply trying to explain how stupid it seemed to me -- how ludicrous that pairing was. They're polar opposites, and it made no sense. They don't see eye-to-eye and never will." He added: "Working-class people are hurting -- and it doesn't seem like anybody cares. When both sides are high-fiving it on the ninth hole when everybody else is without a job -- it makes a whole lot of us angry. Something has to change. The policies have to change." Do you think ESPN was right to pull Williams' intro?

Bret Michaels Creating a kind of Pet Products

In the event you frequently outfit your pet in bandanas, it's highly likely the approaching kind of pet products will meet your requirements. Yes it's true: Poison frontman and former champion of Celebrity Apprentice Bret Michaels is creating a kind of rock 'n' roll pet products for PetSmart.our editor recommendsThe Weather Funnel Recruits Bret Michaels as Guest CorrespondentBret Michaels wins 'Celebrity Apprentice' "Just like a devoted pet owner myself, this is often a natural partnership personally, which i'm able to't wait to unveil the range,In . the singer mentioned. "I realize my own, personal pets rock, which i preferred to create a kind of pet products just like fun and awesome since they're.In . He is not the initial celebrity to make a kind of inspired pet-placed on for that organization: Martha Stewart launched her collection this season. We expect Michaels' products is a touch, shall we're saying, even even louder than Stewart's. "Our pet parents have told us they require unique, high-quality products for pets that are also fun and reflective from the personas," states Matt McAdam, v . p . of selling for PetSmart. "Adding the Bret Michaels Pets Rock collection to PetSmart stores enables us to hold onto satisfy our pet parents' needs getting a 'cool' kind of products from an artist getting a proven desire for our four-legged family people." It isn't been revealed just what the line will particularly appear like, however the organization states it'll include canine beds, pet clothing, bowls and bird bird feeders, collars, and leashes, among other items. PetSmart states that they're inspired to make use of Michaels after they saw another side of him within the more recent reality show looks, additionally to his partnership while using American Diabetes Association, through which he gave funds and elevated knowledge of the problem. Michaels has received a long-term fight with diabetes which is based on bloodstream blood insulin. The Bret Michaels Pets Rock collection will probably be available exclusively at PetSmart which is set to create is Summer season 2012. Related Subjects Bret Michaels

Have A Look At Susan Boyle's Cover of Depeche Mode's "Enjoy the Silence"

Susan Boyle Susan Boyle has covered Broadway tunes, Moving Gems now she's coping with Depeche Mode. Her latest cover in the band's song "Enjoy the Silence" originates from her approaching album, Anybody to Keep Close Track Of Me, out November. 1. Fall TV: Start to see the 17 stars as well as sturdy . eyes relating to this year "The tune in the song is just beautiful," Boyle told Moving Stone, "But that lyric appears like it'll touch many people in the way it touched me." Give consideration to Boyle's rendition here watching the music activity video for your original version below. Watch Depeche Mode - Enjoy The Silence in Music View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com

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Whats Your Number?: Film Review

The couple arrives in a creaky vehicle, leaking fluids and tires completely shot but, hey, it got them to the party. Anna Faris andChris Evans are the couple in question, and together they brighten up a lame idea for a romantic comedy in What's Your Number? so well that you keep thinking this isn't such a bad concept after all. Well, yes, it is but, to their credit, a support team that includes not only other actors but director Mark Mylod and screenwriters Garbielle Allan andJennifer Crittenden realize a good thing when they see it: Set your stellar performers up with good line and physical shtick, then get out of their way.our editor recommendsAnna Faris, Dan Aykroyd drawn to 'Yogi Bear'Anna Faris: Queen of Comedy'Captain America' Star Chris Evans: 5 Things to Know'Captain America' Chris Evans Heats Up 'Net After GQ Interview For this is a rom-com by the numbers. Literally. Numbers dominate the premise but -- bottom line -- the numbers may pencil out quite well for Fox with its weekend release of a modestly budgeted, savvy product for female audiences. And guys may see a few figures they don't mind looking at either. STORY: Anna Faris to Star Opposite Sacha Baron Cohen in 'The Dictator' Here's the premise: In America, the average woman has 10.5 lovers in her lifetime. And 96% of women who've been with 20 or more lovers can't find a husband, this according to a study by one Dr. Helen Fig. (No, the joke is too obvious.) So the film's heroine, one Ally Darling (Faris), decides, during an inebriated evening celebrating the impending nuptials of her younger sister (Ari Graynor) in their hometown of Boston, that the numbers aren't running in her favor. So-o-o ... she vows that man No. 20 -- yes, she's about to reach that number -- will be The One. Then she sleeps with the creep who just fired her. Oops. Now, if her vow not to exceed the No. 20 is to mean anything, she must revisit Nos. 1-19 to find the right one. Even the Internet isn't that helpful tracking down those unsuspecting males, however. But the guy across the landing from her apartment, Colin (Evans), who beds a different bimbo each night, has a family in the police business and a natural instinct for finding anybody. EXCLUSIVE: Anna Faris Sells Stalker Comedy Project to Paramount Okay, so you know instantly how this is going to play out, but the playing-out is the whole fun. The two confab about Ally's various past "exes," she ambushes a few for comic sequences, Ally & Colin become real friends, her sister's wedding has its own comic bumps, and then there's the melodrama about dad (Ed Begley Jr.) showing up at the wedding and just how much this will upset Ally's patrician mom (Blythe Danner). To paraphrase Noel Coward, it's extraordinary how potent cheap rom-com is. None of this should play well. It does because Faris and Evans work hard to make it look easy. Faris is oft compared to Lucille Ball,but why not? She's got the beauty, awkwardness and guile down pat. She absolutely makes this movie, which would otherwise be exasperating. Her timing is impeccable and her enthusiasm contagious. Evans' role is more subservient to the heroine and would get lost with a less personable and accomplished comic actor. He definitely plays second fiddle to Faris, but what an orchestra they make. STORY: 'Captain America's Chris Evans Talks 'Avengers' Co-Stars and 'Raging Insecurity' The rest of the movie has good and bad points -- mostly good. The supporting cast does what it should, excellent use is made of Boston locations nicely blended with a superior interior set -- designer Jon Billington, take your bow --- and the writers and director achieve a nice nonchalance in how the story unfolds. Mild vulgarity and discreet nudity garner the sought-after R rating, but this effort feels forced. The real "bad" here is the sheer formulaic nature of everything. There are no surprises but for once you don't much mind. There are more than four weddings in the movie, but no funerals so a happy ending is assured. In fact, that may be the worst "bad" here. There was room for a more ambiguous ending, maybe one that found the movie's Darling wondering what No. 22 might be like. Opens: Sept. 30 (20thCentury Fox) Production companies: Regency Enterprises presents a New Regency/Contrafilm production Cast: Anna Faris, Chris Evans, Ari Graynor, Dave Annable, Joel McHale, Blythe Danner, Ed Begley Jr., Heather Burns, Eliza Coupe, Kate Simses, Tika Sumpter Director: Mark Mylod Screenwriters: Garbielle Allan, Jennifer Crittenden Based on the novel by: Karyn Bosnak Producers: Beau Flynn, Tripp Vinson Executive producers: Arnon Milchan, Anna Faris, Nan Morales Director of photography: J. Michael Muro Production designer: Jon Billington Music: Aaron Zigman Costume designer: Amy Westcott Editor: Julie Monroe R rating, 106 minutes Chris Evans Anna Faris

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Glee's Dianna Agron: Quinn Still Misses New Directions

Dianna Agron Glee's Quinn Fabray may be rocking a crazy 'do and acting like she doesn't care, but in truth, the former Cheerio truly misses New Directions. Fall Preview: Get scoop on your favorite returning shows After giving up her and Puck's child and losing boyfriend Finn (Cory Monteith) to Rachel (Lea Michele), Quinn (Dianna Agron) returned to McKinley High this year with a new perspective on life: Nothing matters anymore. "She's just been through so much," Agron tells TVGuide.com of Quinn's sudden turnaround. "You know how it is when you're in high school and you don't know if maybe you've made all the right choices, but you want to be an adult and you want to own something. She wants to own something." Check out our gallery of TV's best love triangles Despite smoking with her new "friends" under the bleachers and refusing to reunite the unholy trinity, Quinn did gaze wistfully at the glee club she's vowed to leave behind by the end of the season premiere. "How can she not miss that?" Agron says. "These are her friends and no matter if she's had turmoil with them, especially with some of the guys, they're people that supported her. She had a baby and nobody shunned her, so as much as she wants to be different and step outside of that, I think it would be dishonest to not have her have some feelings of longing for that." Her destructive ways will come to a head in Tuesday's episode, when she's faced with the return of Shelby (Idina Menzel), who had adopted her baby in Season 1. While Agron played coy and refused to say how this will affect Quinn, you can expect her veneer to crack as she grapples with the identity crisis that may keep her from future interactions with baby Beth. Glee airs Tuesdays at 8/7c on Fox.

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Roald Dahl's 'The BFG' to Will Be Made Into a Movie

The late, great Roald Dahl is no stranger to having his films adapted to the big screen -- most recently two years ago, with Wes Anderson's 'Fantastic Mr. Fox.' Now, another one of his classics may be coming to life. According to TheWrap, DreamWorks has acquired the rights to Dahl's 1982 book, 'The BFG,' (aka the Big Friendly Giant). 'E.T.' writer Melissa Mathison will adapt the script (an animated TV film based on the book came out in 1989). No word on when the movie would be released. 'The BFG' would join such Dahl works as 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,' Matilda' and 'The Witches,' that have been made into movies. [via TheWrap]

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