Friday, October 21, 2011

'Real Steel' Has Become to start dating ? Movie, Based on Attacking Young Boys and Selena Gomez

Why visit the cinema with a lot of schlubs when you are able rent the whole factor out yourself? That is what star couple Attacking Young Boys and Selena Gomez made the decision to complete once they attended a personal screening of -- wait for this -- 'Real Steel' in a multiplex in Canada. Can't say we blame them: If paparazzi cameras were shoved within our face every three seconds, we'd want some time to ourselves, too. Gomez have been in Winnipeg, Manitoba on her concert tour when she and Bieber were spotted starting the cinema. The Winnipeg Free Press reviews the couple allegedly had cheese pizza shipped for them throughout the screening too. In either case, we're surprised using the 'Real Steel' movie pick 'Footloose' appears like a better option for any date film. Gomez is visible next inside a cameo role within the approaching 'Muppets' movie, out November. 23. [via THR and Winnipeg Free Press] [Photo: AP] Selena Gomez and Attacking Young Boys See All Moviefone Art galleries » Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Matt's Guide to Wednesday TV: World Series, Luther Finale, a Pretty prequel, and More

Idris Elba Play ball! Or, seeing that TV hardly rolls over for the World Series any more, should we be saying, "Play hardball?" The showdown between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Texas Rangers begins tonight (Fox, 7:30/et) from Busch Stadium in St. Louis. No matter how many innings the games go, it probably won't seem as long as some of these recent two-hour episodes of The X Factor. That takes care of sports enthusiasts, but there's plenty else going on. Some highlights: On the comedy front, NBC's little-show-that-could Up All Night (8/7c) goes into flashback mode for a classic childbirth-as-comedy episode, in which we wait patiently for control-freak Reagan's 18-page "birthing plan" to go awry, while Chris weighs giving up his law career for the daddy track. Ava, naturally, is so phobic about hospitals that she finds a way to make the couple's special day all about her. At least until Reagan lays panicked eyes on the gorgeous young doctor (Sam Page) stepping in to handle her delivery. Want more fall TV news? Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now! Meanwhile, on ABC's more popular sitcom lineup, the night starts with The Middle (8/7c), which has been on fire lately, finding the Hecks contemplating a move to an apartment because their house has become even more ramshackle than usual. We also get the return of Sue's hilariously giddy "sort-of-ex-boyfriend" Brad, who joins her for a school skit on texting while driving. On Suburgatory (8:30/7:30c), recently (and thankfully) renewed for a full season, Dallas and the frightful Dalia move in with Tessa and George after a burglary spooks the 'burbs. And when Claire goes out on a "boys' night" with Mitchell and Cam on Modern Family (9/8c), she gets more than she bargained for when she encounters guest star Gilles Marini, who doesn't play for her brother's team. Also getting the early pickup from ABC, guilty pleasure Revenge (10/9c) actually names this week's episode "Guilt," promising to show a more vulnerable side to Madeleine Stowe's ice-queen Victoria Grayson in the wake of another blow-up with spoiled daughter Charlotte. It sounds like the show is really getting its suds on, as Emily's first victim Lydia returns to the Hamptons with a vengeance. Another alert from the guilty-pleasure front: Though currently between seasons, ABC Family's breakout hit Pretty Little Liars airs a special prequel episode (8/7c) to kick off the channel's annual "13 Nights of Halloween" stunt. The episode takes fans back to the time when Alison still ruled the roost, with more tricks than treats in store for her BFFs Aria, Emily, Hanna and Spencer. [For gluttons, a Liars marathon begins airing at 11 am/10c, with the pilot episode airing after the prequel at 9/8c.] Finale alert: TV's most twisted detective, BBC America's Luther (10/9c) wraps its second season - happily, there will be a third - with Emmy-nominated Idris Elba in rare form. "Look at me. Do I look like I'm joking?" he shouts at the psycho-of-the-week, who turns out to be twins wreaking random havoc on London by the throw of a dice. Doused in gasoline in a volatile cliffhanger, John Luther is absolutely no joke. He's also busy covering up his ward Jenny's murder of the loathsome Toby and compromising his fellow officers along the way. All in a disturbing day's work. Note to BBC: Four episodes are simply not enough. So what else is on? ... On the guest-star watch, Seinfeld's Jason Alexander appears on NBC's Harry's Law (9/8c) as a teacher fired in a dispute over Darwinism. ... Homicide: Life on the Street's Isabella Hoffman arrives on CBS' Criminal Minds (9/8c) as Rossi's first wife, bearing bad news (is there any other kind on this show?). ... PBS' Nature (8/7c, check local schedules) kicks off its 30th season with a look at Radioactive Wolves and other wildlife that exist within the uninhabited 1,100-square-mile "exclusion zone" surrounding the contaminated landscape of Russia's Chernobyl nuclear disaster. ... Perhaps you'd rather spend time with feral hogs, in which case A&E presents the premiere of American Hoggers (10/9c), the latest and perhaps strangest docu-reality series spotlighting an unorthodox family business. Hoggers profiles the Campbells of Texas, who spend their days chasing wild hogs off of embattled ranches and farms. I'm hoping in a very special episode, they'll eventually set their sights on the Jersey Shore cast. Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now!

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Anne Hathaway Officially Joins Hugh Jackman and Russell Crowe in 'Les Miserables'

In Hollywood, an actor or actress's true age is often as much of a special effect as some massive, green-screen enhanced explosion. According to the NY Post, one actress is suing to keep it that way. The paper reports that an unnamed star has filed a lawsuit against Amazon.com for using her credit card information to reveal her age on the Amazon-owned site IMDb; she's seeking $1 million in damages. The actress -- who filed the suit in Seattle under the name "Jane Doe" -- claims that having her age on public record threatens her career. "In the entertainment industry, youth is king," the suit allegedly reads. "If one is perceived to be 'over-the-hill,' i.e. approaching 40, it is nearly impossible for an up-and-coming actress, such as the plaintiff, to get work." According to the Post, the woman's exact age isn't listed in the lawsuit, but it does say she lives in Texas. Amazon and IMDb got her credit card information in 2008 when she subscribed to IMDb Pro; her age was published shortly thereafter. [via NYP] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Monday, October 17, 2011

Eric Becker Upped In Communications At Starz Entertainment and Media

Eric Becker remains promoted to V . P . of Corporate Communications for Starz Entertainment and Starz Media. In this role, Becker makes up about corporate communications for your Starz Entertainment and Starz Media companies, including Worldwide Distribution, Starz Digital Media divisions together with other holdings. He's charged with integrating PR way of the various Starz business models and also the responsibilities include media relations and corporate matters. Eric has already established a considerable role in spearheading Starzs communications efforts after we still expand our position in the marketplace using the effective introduction of latest, original programming, noted Theano Apostolou, SVP of Corporate Communications and Programming Publicity. He's an incredibly valued part of the Starz family and also the counsel, experience and dedication are actually an resource towards the senior management and co-employees across our business models. In the earlier role Becker offered as Executive Director, Corporate Communications at Starz Entertainment. Becker has added several parts of PR responsibility throughout his tenure at Starz, including oversight of corporate communications and media relations for Starz Digital Media this past year, including digital and also on-demand distribution, and home based business extensions for licensed content, furthermore to possessed content from Starz Originals, Anchor Bay Entertainment, Overture Films and Manga Entertainment. Becker has offered round the board of company company directors for your Association of Cable Communicators (ACC) since 2010 to ensure that as PR Chair for your Cable & Telecommunications Association of promoting in the Rocky Hills Board of Company company directors since 2006. He offered round the Board for SkiTAM as Publicity Co-Chair this past year-2010 and processes becoming an ongoing mentor for your National Association for Multi-Ethnicity in Communications (NAMIC) L. Patrick Mellon and ACC Mentorship Programs. Right before joining Starz Entertainment in June 1999, Becker was Director, Corporate Communications for On Command Corporation, where he was responsible for investor relations and corporate communications for your leading in-room entertainment and understanding company for hotels. Right before that, Becker was an connect at GBSM, a Colorado-based communications speaking to firm focusing in proper communications, media relations and marketing. Becker acquired his Bachelor of Arts ever and the archaeology of gortyn from Northwestern College and acquired his Juris Physician within the Boston College School of Law.

Insiders: Events

TODAY: Julie Bowen hosts the 11th annual Les Girls cabaret featuring perfs by Sarah Chalke, Jane Leeves, Wendie Malick, Steven Weber and others to benefit the National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund. Avalon Hollywood. BreastCancerDeadline2020.orgAMC Networks' Josh Sapan is feted with the Center for Communication's Frank Stanton Award. Pierre Hotel. Cencom.orgTUESDAY: Gus Van Sant and architect Brad Cloepfil discuss their inspirations and shared love of the Pacific Northwest. L.A.'s Hammer Museum. ZocaloPublicSquare.orgTHURSDAY: Thesp Chandra Wilson is among the honorees at the Champion Ball fund-raiser for nonprofit org CoachArt, which aids youths with chronic illnesses. Beverly Hilton. CoachArt.orgFRIDAY: Composer Danny Elfman, costume designer Colleen Atwood and production designer Rick Heinrichs take part in a panel discussion about working with Tim Burton, followed by a screening of "Edward Scissorhands." LACMA's Bing Theater. Lacma.orgA screening of "Like Crazy" kicks off the Film Independent Forum. Werner Herzog delivers Saturday's keynote. DGA Theater. FilmIndependent.orgMohamed Amin's "Egyptian Maidens" opens the 15th annual Arab Film Festival. Through Sunday at the Writers Guild Theater. ArabFilmFestival.orgThe three-day Aliens to Zombies fan confab opens at the Hollywood Roosevelt. AlienstoZombies.comSATURDAY: Thesp Gregory Walcott takes part in the Alex Film Society's screening of Ed Wood's "Plan 9 From Outer Space." Glendale's Alex Theater. AlexFilmSociety.org SUNDAY: Hank Azaria and James L. Brooks are among the players in the All-In for Kids poker tourney to benefit the Alliance for Children's Rights. Commerce Casino. Kids-alliance.org Contact Variety Staff at news@variety.com

Friday, October 14, 2011

The Actor-kaira Pitt, Amber Heard Attend 'The Rum Diary' Premiere (Photos)

Kevin Winter/Getty Images The Actor-kaira Pitt, Amber Heard as well as the other stars of FilmDistrict's The Rum Diary attended the premiere event on Thursday, October 13, within the La County Museum of Art. The large event featured a black carpet, and Playboy mogul Hugh Hefner backed the large event.our editor recommends'The Rum Diary' Premiere at LACMAThe Rum Diary: Film Review Amber Heard used a wonderful Elie Saab dress, and co-star Aaron Eckhart used an Armani jacket. PHOTOS: Stills From 'The Rum Diary The primary focus in the evening centered across the late journalist, Hunter S. Thompson, who written the highly acclaimed novel that the film was based. Depp, who was simply a person friend of Thompson's, stars as journalist Paul Kemp, who travels to Puerto Rico to use, but eventually eventually ends up doing more consuming than actual working. FILM REVIEW: The Rum Diary Director/author Bruce Robinson's film is positioned to start in theaters on March. 28. View more photos from the Actor-kaira Pitt, Amber Heard as well as the relaxation in the cast within the Rum Diary premiere within the La County Museum of Art here. Fashion Amber Heard The Actor-kaira Pitt Aaron Eckhart The Rum Diary

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Syfy Renews 'Haven' for Third Season

Syfy"Haven" Syfy is returning Haven. The supernatural series continues to be given a 13-episode order for that third season, to premiere in 2012. Haven, according to Stephen King's The Colorado Kid released within the summer time of 2010 and stars Emily Rose and Eric Balfour. "The wonderful cast, brought by Emily Rose, Eric Balfour and Lucas Bryant, together with the terrific production team, shipped a effective season both in critical acclaim and rising viewership," stated Mark Stern, leader of original content at Syfy and co-mind of original content at UCP. We are very excited to determine this compelling series return for any third season of supernatural intrigue in 2012." Haven has been doing decent rankings business, hanging round the 1.8 million total audiences mark because of its second season, which started the 2009 summer time. The show focuses on FBI agent Audrey Parker (Rose) who comes to the city of Haven, Maine to resolve the murder of the local ex-disadvantage, but she soon finds out the city is really a refuge for those who have supernatural capabilities. Haven is executive created by John Morayniss, Noreen Halpern, David MacLeod, Lloyd Segan, Shawn Piller, Scott Shepherd, Matt McGuinness, Mike Ernst and Jim Dunn. SyFy Haven

CW Gives Sarah Michelle Gellar Drama Ringer Full-Season Order

On the heels of a big ratings rebound last night, the CW’s new drama series Ringer has been given a full-season order. After a decent start, the Sarah Michelle Gellar-starring mystery kept sliding against original competition on the major broadcasting networks until it spiked 33% in the adults 18-49 (0.8) and adults 18-34 demographics and 15% in viewers (1.7 million) last night with an episode featuring the demise of a supporting character. Will we see more people being whacked on Ringer in the following weeks to keep the ratings up? Originally developed for CBS, Ringer was created by Nicole Snyder and Eric Charmelo who co-executive produce. CBS TV Studios and Warner Bros. TV are producing in association with ABC TV Studios and Brillstein Entertainment, with Pam Veasey, Peter Traugott and Richard Shepard executive producing.

Monday, October 10, 2011

News Corp Stung By Investor Advisory Services Promoting Traders To Reject James Murdoch Together With Other Board Candidates

Things may be interesting in La on March. 21 whenNews Corp holds its annual traders meeting.Advisory firm Institutional Investor Services recommended today that stock entrepreneurs reject 13 of News Corp’s 15 board people, like the three Murdochs: Rupert and also the sons James and Lachlan. Joel Klein, who runs News Corp’s Education Division, and Accel Partners’ James Breyer were really the only nominees considered acceptable by ISS. The firmsays that even though this news Around The World phone-hacking scandal”is possibly most likely probably the most visible and severe instance of the failure of board stewardship, it's part of a number of failures of board independence, oversight, and responsiveness to investor concerns stretching back no less than to 2004, once the organization reincorporated from Australia to Delaware.”The report probably won’t customize the outcomes of the investor election: Due to News Corp’s dual stock arrangement, the Murdoch family controls about 40% in the voting shares even though it has just 12% in the equity. Rupert’s ally, Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, controls yet another 7% in the votes. News Corporation states it “strongly disagrees” with ISS recommendations because the “disproportionate focus” round the scandal is “a injustice towards the stockholders.” The business adds that ISS “failed to consider the Companys compensation practices reflect its robust performance in FY 2011 driven by its broad, diverse quantity of companies all over the world.” Still,the report is certainly an embarrassment — especially following oneout lastweek from another proxy advisory service, Glass Lewis. It advised News Corp traders to withhold their votes from James and Lachlan additionally to four other company company directors: opera singer Natalie Bancroft (her family offered Dow Manley to News Corp in 2007), News Corp CFO David DeVoe, J. Rothschild Capital Management’s Andrew Dark evening, and former General Counsel Arthur Suskind. The firm states that due to James Murdoch’s “poor oversight” of News Worldwide through the NOTW hacking, “we don't think he's right for more service around the organization’s board.” Bancroft has “limited, if any, relevant experience to board service” because the other people are too close to management or not successful to provide sufficient oversight. Glass Lewis added that News Corp “could have nominated an even more appropriate candidate” than Breyer to participate the board becoming an independent director. Breyer’s been belittled for his insufficient skill when controling corporate corruption. Glass Lewis also endorsed a proposal that would require News Corp by having an independent director work as chairman in the board, if you take your work from Boss Rupert Murdoch. Glass Lewis had one little bit of encouraging news for News Corp, though: The firm gave Murdoch’s company a “D” grade within the assessment of how well News Corp matched up up executive pay utilizing their performance. That’s up within the “F” grade News Corp received the last couple of years.

Sunday, October 9, 2011

Real Steel Punches The US Box Office

Robot boxing tops the chartsIt might not have been the knockout punch that DreamWorks and Disney were quite hoping for, but robo-boxing drama Real Steel still managed to score a win at the US box office, earning $27.3 million in its first weekend.George Clooney's latest directorial job, political drama The Ides of March, also enjoyed a solid start, taking in $10.4 million. The two new arrivals shoved Dolphin Tale down to third, but the heart-warming family pic still nabbed $9.1 million. Moneyball was fourth with $7.5 million and cancer comedy 50/50 stayed in fifth with $5.5 million.Courageous slipped from fourth to sixth with $4.6 million, and The Lion King's 3D re-release fell down to seventh, earning $4.55 million. That still kept it ahead of faltering thriller Dream House, which sank to eighth and $4.5 million. In ninth place we find What's Your Number? taking $3 million and Abduction slumming it in 10th with $2.9 million.To see the full fight between the films in the chart, take yourself over to Box Office Mojo.

Saturday, October 8, 2011

Anim'est Intl. toons up in Bucharest

BUDAPEST -- The 6-year-old Anim'est Intl. Animation Film Festival, which has become East Europe's premier toonfest, opened its doors in the Romanian capital, Bucharest, Friday for 10-days of screenings. Fest will screen 436 films to 150 industry professionals and an estimated 22,000 local visitors, who can choose from an eclectic line-up. Most of the films are shorts, but there are 27 features, including U.S. fare like "Rango," "Rio" and "Kung Fu Panda 2," and international pics like France's "A Cat in Paris" and the U.K.-France's "The Illusionist."The winning title in the fest's competition will receive the Anim'est Trophy, and will be shortlisted for Europe's top animation prize, the Cartoon d'Or, presented by the European Association of Animation Film.With 511 films screened at Anim'est 2010, the fest's shrinkage over the last year may be a reflection of the effects of the economic crisis. But toon professionals state that the genre is fairing better than most. Jan Naszewski, head of Warsaw-based New Europe Film Sales, says the market for children's cartoons is decreasing, but demand for animation overall is still strong. "We've found there is always a market for animation," Naszewski told Variety, particularly shorts, which more and more broadcasters favor because of their programming versatility. "For me as a distributor it is easier to sell animation than (fiction) features and documentaries." And in a world where international co-productions have increasingly become the norm, animation offers cross-cultural appeal. "Animation often has little dialogue, and is easier to dub," Naszewski said. "It's a better fit for international co-productions."Fest rep Toma Peiu says the animation biz has been strengthened by technological developments and cross-fertilization with the VFX sector. "Animation covers a much broader range than ever before," he said. Fest wraps Oct. 16. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

Friday, October 7, 2011

New Regency moves into 'Broken City'

WahlbergCroweNew Regency originates aboard to co-produce the Allen Hughes-helmed drama "Broken City" with Mark Wahlberg and Russell Crowe installed on star. Project, put together by John Tucker, arises from Emmett/Furla Films. New Regency is co-financing the pic, that is distribbed by 20th Century Fox, per its deal with New Regency. "Broken City," set in the backdrop of latest NY, centers around a classic cop-switched-P.I., who, while attempting to show his existence around, finds themselves thrust in the heart of the seedy backroom politics from the corrupt mayoral election. Wahlberg is creating alongside Hughes, Randall Emmett, Stephen Levinson and George Furla. Wahlberg and Crowe are repped by WME. Contact Rachel Abrams at Rachel.Abrams@variety.com

Wally Disney Stretches Robert Iger's Contract Through June 2016

NY - The Wally Disney Co. has extended Robert Iger's employment contract through June 2016, the entertainment conglomerate stated Friday, investing in motion an extended-term succession process. Underneath the new agreement, effective March. 1, Iger, 60, will prove to add the role of chairman following current chairman John Pepper Junior.'s retirement in the board at Disney's 2012 annual investor meeting in March. For now, Iger will stay leader and Boss, Disney stated. Iger, who had been named leader and Boss on Sept. 30, 2005, will contain the positions of chairman and Boss through March 31, 2015, after which a brand new Boss is going to be named. Iger will support the title of executive chairman until his term finishes, the organization stated. Anything requires his retirement in the finish from the term. Iger's previous employment contract was set to run out on Jan. 31, 2013. "The Disney board required action at this time around to secure the advantage of Iger's leadership through 2016, offer a highly effective, seamless succession and management transition along with a continuity from the company's corporate technique to create lengthy-term value for investors," Disney stated inside a statement. Wall Street experts say amusement parks unit mind Tom Staggs and CFO Jay Rasulo, who formerly swapped jobs to provide them contact with new roles, are most likely internal candidates for that Boss role once it reveals, they also mention other strong professionals as you possibly can candidates. "I expect Jay Rasulo or Tom Staggs to become named the following Boss - or leader first," stated Burns Tabak analyst David Joyce, who outlined Disney's deep management bench. "Anne Sweeney or George Bodenheimer, who presently co-run the television qualities, could be moved in to the parks or CFO role then." Meanwhile, Iger's annual salary will rise from $two million to $2.5 million under his new contract. He isn't receiving any up-front equity award regarding the the brand new contract agreement, and the annual bonus - whose target increases by $two million to $12 million - depends around the company's performance, including operating profit, return on invested capital, earnings per share and after-tax-free income. His annual lengthy-term equity incentive award of options and restricted stock models is going to be "entirely determined by the business's future financial performance," Disney stated. Disney outlined that Iger "has brought the organization to record operating results while positioning Disney for future years within the global, dynamic multi-media industry." It added that Disney's total investor return since his elevation towards the leader and Boss roles is five occasions greater compared to the broad-based S&P 500 stock index. "Among the most legendary brands and prominent companies on the planet, The Wally Disney Company takes a leader using the proven driving privileges creative and financial success inside a dynamic world," Pepper stated inside a statement. Stated Iger: "I am devoted to growing lengthy-term value for investors and am confident we'll continue doing so with the effective execution in our core proper focal points: the roll-out of top quality, top quality content and encounters, using technology, and creating development in numerous and exciting worldwide marketplaces." Email: Georg.Szalai@thr.com Twitter: @georgszalai Related Subjects

Saturday, October 1, 2011

'Hart of Dixie' Casts Lemon's Younger Sister

One week in and "Hart of Dixie" is already expanding its world.The CW drama, set in the Deep South and starring "The O.C.'s" Rachel Bilson, will introduce the younger sister to Southern belle, Lemon (Jaime King), in an upcoming episode, "The Hollywood Reporter" has learned.Fifteen-year-old singer-actress Claudia Lee has been cast as Magnolia, first appearing in the Nov. 7 hour. Though Lee is currently only expected to appear in one episode, there is a possibility she may appear in at least one more.Lee appeared on several episodes of Disney XD's "Zeke and Luther" as Bridget.Creator Leila Gerstein spoke to "The Hollywood Reporter" recently about broadening the world. "Starting in episode two, we are expanding our town quite a bit," she said. "We have a slew of recurring characters, people that we need to hang out in the local bar/clamhouse/roadhouse, which is called the Rammer Jammer. There is a waitress named Shelly and we meet a couple of belles in Lemon's world.""Hart of Dixie," executive produced by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, launched to 1.8 million total viewers and a 0.8 rating on Monday night following the duo's "Gossip Girl."Lee is repped by Paradigm. The Hollywood Reporter

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