'AbFab' returns Stateside with special offers

"AbFab" is BackBack. Oft-elevated BBC sitcom "Absolutely Fabulous" will go back to stateside tellies via LGBT-focused cabler Logo design, that will synergy with BBC America to co-producer three new special offers, tentatively set to premiere concurrently on Logo design and BBCA after their U.K. premiere dates. The very first two special offers will probably air around Christmastime on BBC proper, with U.S. dates to follow along with in Jan. Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley will reprise their roles as Edina Monsoon and Patsy Stone, as will the relaxation from the original cast from the show. Jon Plowman will return as professional producer. "We fully plan to party like it's 1991," stated Saunders inside a release. Logo design acquired the privileges to broadcast reruns from the program's previous five seasons captured. Contact Mike Thielman at mike.thielman@variety.com

About The Download: Taylor Quick Live At Staples Center

By Breanna HughesLOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Ive been searching toward seeing Taylor Quick perform live since she first burst to the scene together with her self-entitled debut album in 2006. Why I hadnt seen her in concert yet is one thing I simply cant answer, however i am thrilled to state that I no more carry that shame beside me. And after things i experienced, it had been worth every anxious moment of waiting and each single cent. Taylor introduced her Speak Now World Tour towards the Staples Center in La for any offered out, four-evening engagement. Now, Ive been to numerous concerts during my existence from small clubs to huge sports arenas like that one, and that i can honestly say, this is actually the greatest production I've ever seen for any concert. Elaborate sets, lights, fireworks, and ballroom dancers embellished happens for that two-hour spectacle. It had been utter pandemonium. Fans transported signs, sparkly lights, and used specifically made T-t shirts. As Taylor welcomed the offered-out crowd of 13,500 (that was her estimate, but Im confident it had been much in addition to that), it had been easy to understand that they was very humbled and grateful on her scores of fans. It had been also apparent how appreciative she was of her fans and loved the seem of 1000's of individuals singing every lyric of each and every song. And also to thank us, she gave all of us an amazing show. Once the lights lowered, everyone else went crazy awaiting her to create her appearance. When the lights emerged, we literally begin to see the lights, begin to see the party, the ball gowns and Taylor made her way with the crowd and opened up with Sparks Fly. When the opening number ended, the crowd went from noisy to deafening. It had been nonstop entertaining for a few minutes because the country celebrity just was there taking everything in until moving onto her next song, Mine, throughout which she exhibited her signature heart symbol together with her hands, which motivated the whole audience to complete exactly the same. Taylors performance from the Story people was the very first sign that people were set for an extremely entertaining evening. The singer and her backup ballroom dancers placed on a play for all of us, acting the lyrics and dancing in symphony with an ornate set. Taylor then simplified things when she donned a brand new outfit and presented the banjo for the Song (from her first album) and her current hit, Mean. Then she disappeared, before rising up to the stage and sitting in a piano for To December, while encircled by violin gamers lined on a bridge behind her. For the finish, because the music developed, she switched it into medley with OneRepublics song Apologize. To another quick change, Taylor had everyone else on the ft and dancing for Much Better Than Revenge. Happens then converted into a chapel wedding scene on her song Speak Now, where she interrupts a marriage to steal away your daughter's groom. It had been an extremely cute number which had Taylor and her backup performers and ballroom dancers directing The Shirelles along with other girl groups of history. With guards with you, she then billed with the audience towards the floor seats and sitting in a decorative rotating tree to obtain closer to folks who have been farther away from happens. Equipped with just her guitar, she serenaded us together with her tunes Courageous and Last Hug before starting into some cover tunes. Personally, i loved her rendition of God Only Knows through the Beach Boys. It was back to the level for that crowd favorite, You Belong Beside Me. The prior evening, Attacking Young Boys arrived on the scene to do his song Baby alongside Taylor. I had been curious to determine who her special guest for today could be. I leaped to my ft in excitement after i saw Jason Mraz rise from beneath the stage for any duet of his song Im Yours. Taylor closed using the dramatic song, Haunted, from her current album, filled with daring acrobatics. Through the show, I couldnt help but notice just how much her voice is continuing to grow within the last of couple years. It very easily filled the whole arena. I had been so very happy to observe how much she's enhanced vocally. Its obvious that shes starting to find her confidence. Im sure it will help to become traveling around the globe with this tour and shes certainly got stamina to spare. As you're watching her close-ups about the giant screen near the stage, I discovered her facial expressions to become simply priceless. She understood exactly when and how to pork up for that audience. When the time had come on her encore, Taylor had recently been carrying out for pretty much two hrs. She appeared to overcome a few of her fans. She returned on stage for 15 and also the song I had been wishing shed finish the show with: Love Story. I certainly wasnt disappointed. I had been back on my small ft and singing along as Taylor walked onto a balcony mounted on a cable and travelled with the air, reaching all finishes from the arena and giving each and every fan a thrill. Taylor is touring across the nation through November. Nearly all her shows are completely offered out, but when you are able to get hold of some tickets, you will not be sorry. If you have tickets, keep them as tight as possible and revel in every moment of the incredible show starring an exceptional youthful lady who just really wants to let you know some tales about her existence. Youll end up hanging onto every word. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All privileges reserved.These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Kimberly Stewart Gives Birth to Benicio del Toro's Baby

Kimberley Stewart Kimberly Stewart has created an infant girl fathered by Benicio del Toro, Us Magazine reviews. Although she and also the 44-year-old Oscar-winning actor aren't a few, he's very encouraging, his repetition told playboy. See other stars who may have had babies this season Stewart - the 31-year-old daughter of singer Fishing rod Stewart and the ex-wife Alana Collins - introduced being pregnant in April. The infant, whose title has not been launched, considered in at 8 pounds, 9 oz ..

Disney Announces Two New Pixar Projects

Pixar is deep in development of two new movies, including one directed by Oscar winner Pete Docter (Up).our editor recommends'Brave': See the First Poster for Pixar's Upcoming Animated Fantasy 'Brave': Pixar Releases Teaser Trailer (Video)'John Carter of Mars,' 'Frankenweenie' Release Dates ChangedFirst 'John Carter' Trailer Hits! The announcement came during Disney's D23 convention in Anaheim on Saturday. The confab, Disney's version of Comic-Con, draws Disney enthusiasts from around the world. PHOTOS: Disney Generation's New Rising Stars Pixar has had a remarkable box office and critical streak since its first full-length feature, 1995's Toy Story. The new Pixar projects are untitled but they are original creations and will follow upcoming releases Brave and Monsters University, according to Disney/Pixar chief John Lasseter. STORY: 'Avengers,' 'John Carter' and More on Disney's D23 Expo Agenda In addition to Docter's project, the Untitled Pixar Movie about Dinosaurs will be directed by Pixar veteran Bob Peterson and produced by John Walker. The movie is aiming for a holiday 2013 release. The story is set in a world where an asteroid didn't hit the Earth, thus allowing the creatures to keep living and evolving. STORY: Disney Dates Two Marvel Projects for 2014 An image of concept art shown to the hall was of a small humanoid silhouette on top of the head of a brachiosaurus. Peterson said he was inspired by a World's Fair he attended as a child where he saw animatronic dinos created by Disney. Docter's project is the Untitled Pixar Movie that You See Inside the Brain, which is being produced by Jonas Rivera. STORY: Pixar's Highs and Lows of the Past 25 Years It's eyeing a summer 2014 release and is in the early stages of work. Docter said the story will take the audience inside the head, "how we forget, why certain songs get stuck in our heads." "It's a place that we've all been to but have never seen," he said. Pixar also offered exclusive footage of next summer's Brave and concept art for Monsters University, the sequel to Monsters Inc. Executives trotted out voice actors Kelly Macdonald and Kevin McKidd for the former and Billy Crystal for the latter. (Crystal received a standing ovation when he came out.) STORY: 'Cars' Copyright Lawsuit Dismissed in Win for Disney Lassetter also showed off a Cars spin-off titled Planes, revealing that Jon Cryer is voicing a crop duster with a lot of courage named Dusty. The feature is from the DisneyToon Studios label. Kevin Hall (The Simpsons) is directing. Lasseter also previewed a toon called Wreck It Ralph, unveiling a voice cast that includes John C Reilly, Jack McBrayer, Jane Lynch and Sarah Silverman. Silverman, known for her ribald comedy, kept it family-friendly for the Disney crowd, but still generated plenty of laughs. "I've always wanted to come to Anaheim and not go to Disneyland," she said. Lasseter and Disney Studios head Rich Ross ended the animated portion of the presentation by bringing out many of the creators at Pixar, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary. As confetti rained down, they announced, "Cupcakes for everyone!" Dozens of staffers then began distributing baked goodies to those packed into the 2,500-person venue at the Anaheim Convention Center. Related Topics John Lasseter Pete Docter Up Pixar Walt Disney Pictures

Broadway B.O. holds steady

Long lasting tuner Mamma Mia! rose a little a the B.O.Nearly every Broadway show saw sales taper off a little a week ago, however the overall cume handled to uptick, thanks largely towards the latest addition towards the boards, "Follies." The tuner performed its first weeks time of eight perfs -- versus. the main one preview throughout performed the last frame -- and introduced in $725,062, playing to auds at near to 75% of capacity from the significant Marquis Theater. Individuals figures aren't whoppers, but they are certainly solid for any serious-minded tuner that did not confirm a Broadway run until a few several weeks ago. If all goes well, the ongoing preview period may help seed word-of-mouth within the next couple of days. Only a number of shows published gains a week ago, and none were particularly notable. "It of Mormon" ($1,289,948) broke its 15th house record in the O'Neill Theater, striking a typical ticket cost in excess of $147. Another of last season's spring tuners, "Priscilla Full from the Desert" ($674,867), also rose, whereas "Sister Act" ($700,644) dipped by about 9%. Play "Jerusalem" ($338,979) increased a little, thanks possibly to some jolt of last-minute biz just before its August. 21 closing. Consistent tourist-magnet "Mamma Mia!" ($878,148), soon to celebrate its tenth anniversary about the Primary Stem, also rose a little. Strong B.O. at this show might not hit the jaw-shedding levels of blockbuster emeritus "The Phantom from the Opera" ($986,477), however the Abba musical nevertheless appears to exhibit a similarly long lasting appeal. Otherwise, nearly all individual productions a week ago reported minor declines in an indication of the slight late-summer time fatigue that may sometimes hit Broadway. It's hardly a good enough recession to prompt concern -- couple of choices were ended up greater than a couple of percentage points, plus some wavered even under that. Generally, the frame's amounts remained as fairly robust, and appear sure to stay this way before publish-Labor Day slump. Overall cume rose by about $300,000 to $20.9 million for twenty-four shows about the boards. Contact Gordon Cox at gordon.cox@variety.com

Isabelle Huppert to Recieve Stockholm Festival's Lifetime Achievement Award

COLOGNE, Germany - French acting legend Isabelle Huppert will add to her swelling shelf of lifetime achievement trophies this November when she will be honored by the Stockholm International Film Festival with its Bronze Horse award. Huppert will attend the Swedish fest, which runs Nov. 9-20, and will participate in a Q&A session.our editor recommendsIsabelle Huppert to Receive Locarno Lifetime Achievement HonorQ&A: Isabelle Huppert Stockholm will be the second European festival this year that has so honored Huppert. Earlier this month, she picked up the Excellence Award from the Locarno Film Festival for her life's work, which has ranged from her harrowing portrayal of a masochist in Michael Haneke's The Piano Teacher to the campy comedy of Francois Ozon's 8 Women to roles in U.S. productions including David O. Russell's I Heart Huckabees and Michael Cimino's Heaven's Gate. Huppert already has a trophy-chest of lifetime honors, including gongs from festivals in San Sebastian (2003), Venice (2005), Montreal and Moscow (both 2008). In 2009 the European Film Academy presented here with its top honor, for outstanding achievement in world cinema. Related Topics Isabelle Huppert International

Warner Bros. Rumored To Adapt The Stand With David Yates, and 5 Other Stories You'll Be Talking About Today

Also in this Thursday edition of The Broadsheet: Mark Wahlberg could pick up Two Guns… there’s actually a congressman who thinks Kathryn Bigelow got classified information for her Osama bin Laden film… Morgan Freeman, outcast magician… and more ahead. · Since before Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 was even released, it was rumored that David Yates might direct the Warner Bros. big screen adaptation of The Stand. And he still might — but with the help of an old friend. HitFix’s Drew McWeeny reports that Yates and Potter screenwriter Steve Kloves are “finalizing deals” to adapt Stephen King’s biggest novel over the course of three films. Obviously, nothing is official — and it might not even happen; Variety reporter Jeff Sneider tweeted that people should not “go doing cartwheels” about the news just yet — but don’t act shocked when some big press release about Yates, Kloves and The Stand goes out in the coming weeks. [HitFix] · Because Mark Wahlberg doesn’t have enough things on his plate, he’s in negotiations with Universal to star in the graphic novel adaptation Two Guns. The Departed-like film — it’s about a DEA agent and undercover naval intelligence officer who “investigate each other while each steals the mobs money” — was originally eyed for director David O. Russell and star Vince Vaughn, but they both appear out now; Blake Masters wrote the script. [Deadline] · Republican New York congressman and House Committee on Homeland Security chairman Peter King has it in his head that the Obama administration released classified information to Kathryn Bigelow, Mark Boal and Sony Pictures to help with their upcoming and untitled Osama bin Laden film. Bigelow and Boal released a statement about their film that didn’t actually address King’s complaints, but White House press secretary Jay Carney did offer one retort: “I would hope that as we face the continued threat from terrorism, the House Committee on Homeland Security would have more important topics to discuss than a movie.” [Deadline] · Morgan Freeman is in talks to join Jesse Eisenberg, Melanie Laurent and the also in-talks Mark Ruffalo and Amanda Seyfried in Now You See Me. The Louis Leterrier-directed film is about magicans who rob banks, and the FBI agent tasked to stopping them. Freeman would play “Thaddeus, an ex-magician who has made a career out of exposing other magicians’ illusions, making him a despised figure within the magic community.” GOB would be very displeased. [Variety] · From the world of science, it turns out that spoilers are actually good for you. Bruce Willis was dead the entire time in The Sixth Sense. Feel better? [Science Daily] · Dermot Mulroney has been added to the cast of Stoker. The Shadow of a Doubt-y film from Wentworth Miller and director Chan-wook Park follows a young girl (Mia Wasikowska) who must contend with her evil uncle (Matthew Goode) after the death of her father (Mulroney). (Spoilers make you feel good, remember?) Nicole Kidman and Jacki Weaver (Team Jacki!) also star. [THR]

Exclusive: Battlestar Galactica's Jamie Bamber to Go Storm-Chasing on CSI: Miami

Jamie Bamber Battlestar Galactica's Apollo is trading in his flight jacket for rainy days. Jamie Bamber has signed to guest-star on CSI: Miami, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively. He'll play Robbie, one half of a freelance storm-chasing duo who is questioned by Sgt. Tripp (Rex Linn) when a piece of his equipment is linked to a murder. CSI: Miami scoop: Alana De La Garza returns for the season premiere Bamber most recently appeared in the pilot for 17th Precinct, from Galactica creator Ronald D. Moore. He also stars in Law & Order: UK. CSI: Miami returns Sunday, Sept. 25 at 10/9c on CBS.

'Game Of Thrones' Gets Two New Actors, Russell Crowe Joins 'Broken City'

The casting announcements are coming as surely as winter for season two of "Game of Thrones." The latest two additions are Hannah Murray and Roy Dotrice, Winter Is Coming is reporting. Murray will play Gilly, a young woman encountered north of the Wall, while Dotrice plays Pyromancer Hallyne, a man who will work alongside Tyrion Lannister. Fans will recognize Dotrice as the narrator for the first three "Song of Ice and Fire" audiobooks. Production on "Game of Thrones" season two begins this month in Belfast and Malta. Check out the rest of today's casting news after the jump! Russell Crowe Heads To A "Broken City" Russell Crowe is getting into some dirty business in Allen Hughes' "Broken City." Deadline is reporting the "Gladiator" star has signed on opposite Mark Wahlberg in the upcoming noir drama. He'll play a mayor who hires Wahlberg's private detective to investigate whether his wife is cheating on him. As Wahlberg looks deeper into the mayor's personal life, he discovers the official has been up to some underhanded dealings. Production is set to begin in November. Bryan Cranston Joins "World War Z" Bryan Cranston may be busy "Breaking Bad," but that doesn't mean he has no time to fight zombies in "World War Z." The Hollywood Reporter has learned Cranston is in negotiations for a small role in Brad Pitt's post-apocalyptic thriller. The part is "small but flashy," but the entertainment news site didn't have any more details about Cranston's role. "World War Z" is currently in production and is directed by Marc Forster. Kevin James May Play Himself In "Frank And Francis" The Playlist has learned there may be a role for Kevin James in Charlie Kaufman's latest, "Frank and Francis." At least, there's the role of Kevin James that the news site is assuming could be played by the "Zookeeper" star. He also is in talks to join the indie family drama, "Little Boy," which costars Emily Watson, Ben Chaplin and David Henrie. Matthew McConaughey And Reese Witherspoon Join "Mud" "Take Shelter" director Jeff Nicholas has assembled quite the cast for his flick, Deadline is reporting. Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon and Tye Sheridan are all in negotiations to join the drama. "Mud" follows the story of a charismatic fugitive (McConaughey) who becomes friends with a 14-year-old named Mud (Sheridan) who helps him try to reunite with his soulmate, Juniper (Witherspoon). No news yet on when the film goes into production. Tell us your thoughts on today's Casting Call in the comments section below or on Twitter!

Apes Dominate The United States Box Office

The Modification-Up manages to lose out.... Cheer up, Caesar! With a few solid reviews and positive person to person, Rise from the Planet from the Apes could create a monkey (har har) from the competition a few days ago, generating a proper $54 million in the US box office. Last week's place-changing duo The Smurfs and Cowboys and Aliens both required a tumble, using the little blue animals lower 41% for $21 million and Jon Favreau's Western-meets-sci-fi romp falling 58% for any $15. 7 million second weekend. These were shoved lower to second and third place, correspondingly. There is additionally a serious insufficient great news for brand new Jason Bateman/Ryan Reynolds comedy The Modification-Up, which released in 4th place having a decidedly average $13. 5 million. It has to operate to recoup its reported $52 million budget. Captain America: The Very First Avenger rounded the top 5 with $13 million in the third week. Harry Potter and also the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 was sixth with $12. two million, Crazy, Stupid, Love ended up to seventh with $12. a million, and Buddies with Benefits was eighth with $4. 7 million. At ninth we discover another Jason Bateman comedy, Horrible Bosses, which gained $4. six million as well as in tenth place, Transformers: Dark from the Moon, which added $3 million for any running US total take of $344. a million. To revolt against your oppressive overlords, start the revolution with figures at Box Office Mojo.

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NBCUniversal Financials Grow in First Full Quarter Under Comcast Control

NEW You are able to - Cable giant Comcast Wednesday morning reported greater second-quarter operating income and revenue for NBCUniversal, that is the owner of a 51 percent stake. Prior to the market open, Comcast, brought by chairman and Boss John Roberts, also reported more powerful overall quarterly financials, including revenue of $14.3 billion, which exceeded Wall Street estimations, along with a nearly 16 percent grow in earnings to $1.02 billion. However the biggest U.S. cable operator once more lost video customers. Its 238,000 video customer decline within the seasonally slow second quarter was less pronounced the year-ago drop of 265,000, but Barclays Capital analyst James Ratcliffe had only forecasted 175,000 video sub deficits, along with other experts had predicted a small amount of about 200,000. At NBC Universal, revenue rose 17.1 % to $5.2 billion, while operating income was up 5.2 percent to $1. billion. The cable systems unit once more would be a key cause of leads to the very first full quarter since Comcast at the end of The month of january acquired its controlling stake within the entertainment company, that is overseen by Boss Steve Burke, however the film unit and amusement parks published greater financial gains within the quarter. The organization stated it committed to more new shows in cable and broadcast within the latest period. Film revenue rose 21 percent to $1.25 billion as operating income increased from the low $4 million to $27 million driven by greater theatrical revenue in the box office performance of Fast Five and Bridesmaids, partly offset by lower content certification and home theatre results. Broadcast revenue rose 18.5 percent to $1.7 billion with an operating income gain of 8.8 percent to $190 million. The organization reported "greater advertising revenue from enhanced prices and rankings in the NBC broadcast network, in addition to greater content certification revenue which includes the immediate recognition of revenue associated with prior season and library content within new certification agreement." Cable systems unit revenue was up 12.6 percent to $2.2 billion as operating income edged up 1.1 % to $846 million. Advertising revenue rose 10.3 % as did distribution revenue, having a 44 percent rise in so-known as "other revenue" - driven through the certification of possessed content in the cable production studio - adding the greatest percentage gain. Throughout a business call, Roberts known as NBCUniversal's recent lengthy-term deal for Olympic games privileges was essential as it'll give the organization "a genuine chance" to construct out its broadcast network, cable and digital coverage and procedures. He vowed the Olympic games deal could be lucrative within the term from the agreement. At Comcast's cable systems, revenue rose 5.6 percent, and operating income was up 6.8 percent. Roberts inside a statement stated he was "pleased" with NBCUni's results and outlined that every of their segments introduced in double-digit revenue development in the most recent quarter. "We're certain that the proper opportunities we keep at NBCUniversal and Comcast Cable are strengthening our companies, driving lucrative growth and building value for the investors," he stated. Wells Fargo analyst Marci Ryvicker stated NBCUni "outperformed" financial anticipation, but video customer customer momentum was "light." Roberts about the business call reiterated that Comcast feels its NBCUni acquisition timing was "perfectInch and stated his team is searching to construct lengthy-term value in the entertainment company. Email: Georg.Szalai@thr.com Twitter: @georgszalai Related Subjects Comcast John Roberts NBCUniversal Steve Burke