2011's Best Episodes: Oprah's Last Lesson in Gratitude, the Housewives' Game Evening Goes Wild

The famous host the famous host oprah Winfrey From Oprah's remarkably low-key farewell for the year's most soul-crushing break-around the Great Wife (Kalicia, no!), the season was filled with fantastic several hours of television - virtually which we seen. There has been teary goodbyes (Friday Evening Lights' Texas forever! Smallville's tights and travel arrangements!), tense face-offs (why can't all CIA interrogations occur round the front porch from the cabin, like on Homeland?) as well as we made room for just about any little Glee (because certain underdogs deserved it). Which made this list. Stay updated all week for that top 25. Here's the initial batch inside our extended countdown of 2011's best episodes: 25. " The The famous host the famous host oprah Winfrey Show Finale," The The famous host the famous host oprah Winfrey ShowAfter two-and-a-half decades and 4,561 episodes, we figured the entire of Daytime would use her final hour round the air to steer a parade of stars who'd sing her praises and don't forget all the crazy occasions on her behalf account couch. (But that, since it calculates, was just what the second- and third-to-final several hours were for.) Rather, the ultimate show was simply O, reading through via a prepared speech in the bare set that reflected round the many training she'd learned which thanked her fans. "This show might be the truly amazing adoration for my existence," she mentioned through tears. No site visitors, keep surprises away, no refurbishments (not necessarily one person got an automobile!) It absolutely was simple, nostalgic, and a terrific way to finish popular chapter. 24. "Lysergic Acidity Diethylamide," FringeThe title alone established this episode is a trip. When Olivia attempted to extricate William Bell's awareness from hers for LSD, the earth went topsy-turvy, as well as the episode switched from live-action to animation. The twisty, Beginning-like hour also marked Leonard Nimoy's farewell for the series. 23. "Melissa McCarthy," Saturday Evening LiveOn the heels of her large Emmy win, we'd high wants McCarthy's first hosting gig on SNL. She did not dissatisfy. The Mike and Molly star shimmied her way within the stage for just about any amusing dance number along with her Bridesmaids buddy Kristen Wiig, made brazen, undesirable sexual advances toward Jason Sudekis as Arlene, a horny office manager, and taste-examined Hidden Valley Ranch dressing in a way that gave us the dry heaves - first from laughing so desperately after which it with actual nausea. (Is it possible to Garlic clove clove Ranch Blast me now?) 22. "Game Evening Gone Wild!," The Particular Regular folks of Beverly HillsAll we're saying is always that if you mix wealthy Beverly Slopes regular folks, booze, Pictionary, together with a not-so-lucid Hilton sister, situations is certain to get interesting. It started accidently enough, since the ladies headed to Dana's house for game evening - however everyone got wasted, broken-legged Brandi accused Kim to complete very meth inside the bathroom and Kyle found her sister's defense by calling Brandi a trashy slut. You remain classy, Beverly Slopes. 21. "Not So Great,In . The Way In Which I Met Your MotherMother did not have shortage of shockers this season, but not one of them was more surprising or poignant than when Marshall, who was simply trying to attain his father to see him very good news, learned from Lily that his father died from cardiac event. Jason Segel's quick switch from jubilation to inconsolable heartbreak was Emmy-worthy - especially when you're conscious he did the scene in one take.

Bond Producer Wants Daniel Craig For Five More Movies

Hey, if he ain't broke, why cast another Bond? Producer Michael G. Wilson wants to take that position when it comes to Daniel Craig as the legendary super spy. In a recent interview with People UK, Wilson revealed that he hopes to keep the latest Bond around for a record-breaking eight movies. With Craig currently filming his third Bond movie, "Skyfall," that would mean five more movies to break the record set by Roger Moore. "Filming has gone very well so far and Id love Daniel to surpass Rogers record and do eight pictures," Wilson told People. "Daniels been an absolute pleasure to be around because he takes the role so seriously. Theres really no one more passionate about making these films work than him hes a film makers dream." The producer and star have had no discussions about breaking the record, and Wilson said that talks would only happen once Craig wrapped on "Skyfall." "A lot of people have said Daniels been their favourite Bond since Sean Connery and I cant argue with them. Hes doing a great job," Wilson said. The producer also spoke about why he's so excited for "Skyfall." According to Wilson, Craig and director Sam Mendes are channeling a kind of Bond that hasn't been around lately. "The director Sam Mendes and Daniel are taking it back to a 60s feel more Sean. I think that's what the fans wanted," Wilson said. "There's a magical 'Goldfinger' feel surrounding it all. It's all very exciting. I can't wait for people to see the movie because I think we're making a very special Bond." Aside from hosting the first Bond film since 2008's "Quantum of Solace," next year also marks the 50th anniversary of the classic series. To commemorate the momentous occassion, Wilson would ideally like to bring together all of the men who have played Bond in the past. "We'd really like to get all six together. We're trying to find a way for fans to celebrate with us because they've been the reason the Bond films have been the success they have," he said. Would you like to see Daniel Craig in five more Bond movies after "Skyfall"? Let us know in the comments below and on Twitter!

'Sherlock' tops Friday B.O.

'Sherlock Holmes: A Game Title Title of Shadows'Warner Bros. is searching at its second consecutive weekend on top as "An Online Detective: A Game Title Title of Shadows" trounced your competitors yesterday with $14.7 million.WB won last frame, through the least expensive overall domestic B.O. weekend in three years, with "New Year's Eve." Pic dropped 50% to fourth place yesterday with $2.5 million.Pre-weekend estimations had "An Online DetectiveInch coming north of $50 million through Sunday (its predecessor made $62 million Christmas weekend 2009), but B.O. experts have since scaly back their predictions for the low- or mid-$40 million range, that's ample to win the weekend.In second, Fox's "Alvin as well as the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked" acquired $6.8 million in your area Friday. Studio is wanting for just about any three-day take of $25 million, but yesterday's gross signifies the threequel will land just shy of the target.Vital bowed "Mission: Impossible -- Ghost Protocol" an unequalled week early only for 425 large-format screens like Imax Stateside close to $4.millions of yesterday. Of the, $1.millions of came from from Thursday evening time tests, an identical sum to 2006's "Mission: Impossible III" evening time haul, but on 21% as much screens, although aided slightly by large screen taxes.Lastly, in fifth Fox's "The Sitter" made another $1.4 million for just about any domestic cume of $14.8 million. Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com

Gunman Killed After Opening Fire at Sunset And Vine In Hollywood

Local newscasts are starting to show video of a lone undentified gunman who walked into the intersection of Vine and Sunset in the middle of Hollywood this morning and began shooting at people and passing cars. He eventually was shot and killed himself by LAPD officers. The rampage occurred at around 10:30 AM. Reports say as many as two bystanders were shot. Witnesses said the suspect was killed after repeatedly being told to drop his weapon. Vine has been shut down for the investigation.

Director Patty Jenkins Exits Marvels Thor 2

EXCLUSIVE: Director Patty Jenkins is departing Thor 2. Most widely known for pointing Charlize Theron for an Oscar in Monster and also the pilot of AMC’s The Killing, Jenkins have been set to helm the film at the end of September. I’m told that Marvel Galleries has already been speaking to agencies because it canvasses for any new director, something that's likely to happen rapidly. Her exit had related to creative variations, however the feeling is the fact that she’ll most likely finish up focusing on one of these simple super hero films, but possibly this is not on a follow up. Marvel will need to move fast since it needs to meet a November 15, 2013 release date for that follow up, which returns Chris Hemsworth as the hammer-carrying super hero, and Thor co-author Don Payne is writing the script. The Kenneth Branagh-directed original made $448 million worldwide and released the star of Hemsworth, who reprised Thor within the Avengers after which performed the second title role opposite Billy Burke and Charlize Theron in Snow Whitened and also the Huntsman for Universal.

'Pretty Little Liars,' 'Thor,' Charlie Sheen Are Top Twitter Topics of 2011

"Glee's" Chord Overstreet Chord Overstreet's Sam Evans and his "trouty mouth" return to Fox's Glee on Tuesday, but not everything is as it was when he last roamed the halls of McKinley High. When viewers last saw Sam, his secret romance with prom date Mercedes (Amber Riley) was revealed after New Directions' dismal finish at Nationals. That changed after an offseason that saw Overstreet part ways with the series in July after his option to return as a series regular was not picked up and Sam was said to have moved out of state with his financially strapped family. The Hollywood Reporter caught up with Overstreet to talk Sam's return, how things have changed and what his comeback will do for the Rachel-less New Directions at Sectionals. Here are five things to know about Sam's return. PHOTOS: 'Glee's Unforgettable Guest Stars' 1. White Chocolate, explained. In the promo for Tuesday's episode, titled "Hold on to Sixteen," Rachel (Lea Michele) and Finn (Cory Monteith) head to Kentucky to find a secret weapon to help New Directions go head-to-head with the Trouble Tones at Sectionals, where they find Sam showing off his abs and performing with White Chocolate. "They come and find Sam and want to get him back at McKinley helping New Directions and he's really glad to see them," Overstreet says. "I think White Chocolate says it all; I don't want to give away every move White Chocolate makes because those are sacred moves," he adds with a laugh. But what's he doing with the group of seemingly exotic dancers? "Sam's been working his tail off -- literally," Overstreet says with a laugh. PHOTOS: 'Glee' Season 3: The Episodics 2. Mercedes isn't thrilled to see her former flame return now that she's moved on with linebaker Shane (LaMarcus Tinker), who has become her biggest champion. "She's got mixed feelings," Overstreet says. "Sam's expecting things to go back to how it was when he left and that's now how life goes. He's a little disappointed by that." Sam in turn will do anything he can to woo her back, including joining the synchronize swim team. "Sam wants a letterman jacket and will do what ever it takes to get one," he adds, noting that Sam's feelings for Mercedes come rushing back the moment he sees her. STORY: 'Glee's' Amber Riley: Mercedes is 'Spreading Her Wings' 3. "Hold on to Sixteen," the episode's title, is especially significant for Sam. "Sam had to grow up a lot faster than he was ready to so he could help support his family and help with their living situation," Overstreet says. "You get to be young once so hold on to it and don't take it for granted. Sam missed being able to be himself and be young and not have a big plate of responsibilities and he's going to try as hard as he can to get that youth back." STORY: 'Glee's' Ryan Murphy on Chord Overstreet's Return, Season 3 Spoilers' The Glee Project's' Future 4. Family ties. While Sam's family left town after losing their house and briefly living in an apartment, Finn and Rachel will offer the residents of New Directions members for a temporary shelter to Sam but not before Sam's parents (Smallville's John Schneider and Guiding Light's Tanya Clarke) agree to his departure. "Sam's parents are really loving and understanding because they let him go back to Ohio to compete at Sectionals," Overstreet says. "They've been going through a hard time and it's really cool to see the relationship between all of them. There's some good stuff with his mom and dad." STORY: 'Glee': Chord Overstreet's Top 5 Performances 5. Trouble Tones vs. New Directions. The big face-off between McKinley's dueling glee clubs comes to a head Tuesday at Sectionals, but does the Rachel-less club stand a chance? Overstreet is confident New Directions has what it takes to pull off the underdog upset. "I think Sam's new dance moves will play a big factor and add that edge," he says. "You've got a group of talented people who are ready to whoop some Trouble Tone tail." Glee airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. on Fox. Check out Overstreet covering Toby Keith's "Red Solo Cup" in the clip below. Email: Lesley.Goldberg@thr.com; Twitter: @Snoodit PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery 'Glee's' Unforgettable Guest Stars PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery 'Glee' Season 3: The Episodics Glee

ICM, Part 3: Rizvi & Agency Board Blow Off Chris Silbermanns Demands (For Now)

ICM Imploding, Part 2: Chris Silbermann Forces Decision By Largest Investor And Calls ICM Board Meeting Friday; Secretly Relying On Mike Ovitzs Advice And Help ICM investor Suhail Rizvi and the ICM Board today are blowing off yesterday’s demands byICM President Chris Silbermann for a Friday decision andboard meeting about the management buyout. The reason citedis that Silbermann hasyet toput anything in writing. “I think there’s a lot of concern as to whether his plan is deliverable or executable. There’s nothing to consider until it exists,” one insider tells me.”He’s been told to put it in writing.” So until that happens,Silbermann will just continue waiting for an answer whether Rizvi Traverse Management will accept aboyout of its 40% stake in ICM. Or whether the ICM Board will agree to it as well.”Chris went to NY Thursday because he felt he was not getting a serious enough consideration by Suhail. So Chris tried to goose the issue,” one of my sources explains. Meanwhile, Silbermann’smanagement buyout plan remains so ill-formed that he can’t even explain it in detail yet to ICM’s agents. At one recentpoint, Silbermann confessed to several agents in his camp that they might have to expect a significant pay cut –even a halving of their salaries –if financial backing or an asset-based loan can’t be obtained. That took the agents by surprise, to say the least. Also,Silbermann claimed that ICM Chairman Jeff Berg was on board with this management buyout when, in fact, Berg is neither for or against it since his camp hasn’t been given any details about it yet. Another latest development is that Bob Broder and Ted Chervin are no longer solidly in Silbermann’s camp because of the ongoingdivisiveness and destabilization of the agency since I first broke this story. (ICM Imploding! Chris Silbermann & Jeff Berg Battle For Control: Rizvi Sits On Sidelines; How Long Will Warring Last?) Clients are calling daily to ask questions and express fears whether ICM is imploding. Had Silbermann presented a well thought-outplan and kept his unhappiness private(instead of talking about it openly in bars with Hollywood, for example), all this could have stayed behind closed doors. Instead, his handling of this situation has raised questions about Silbermann’s maturity level to take over the agency some day. As for Silbermann asking for Michael Ovitz’s advice and help to raise money, it’s well-known in Hollywood that Silbermann and his family have had many personal and professional ties to Ovitz. “No one thinks Ovitz can raise $50 million let alone the $200 million necessary to buy out Rizvi. The view of that is ‘good luck’,” one source tells me. That Ovitz is involved at all has even put ICM’s reputation in jeopardy and led to consternation in many Hollywood circles. As one major player whose phone has been ringing off the hook about it summed up the reaction for me, “They think that Mike Ovitz is the biggest doofus on the planet, and Chris Silbermann is the second biggest doofus.”

Schreiber aboard for 'Ray Donovan'

Liev Schreiber continues to be cast because the lead in Showtime's drama pilot "Ray Donovan." Show, from "Southland" creator Ann Biderman, centers of the professional "fixer" for that wealthy and famous in contemporary La. Because the go-to guy in Hollywood, Schreiber's title character deftly solves the highly private problems from the city's most intriguing personas but he can't quite escape the harm in the own troubled family. "Ray Donovan" has been created by Showtime, with Biderman, Mark Gordon and Bryan Zuriff set as professional producers. Production is anticipated to start early the coming year. The pay cabler, which lately reupped "Dexter" for 2 more seasons and it is getting excellent traction on new skein "Homeland," also offers aircraft pilots already purchased. "Masters of Sex," with Paul Bettany circling for that lead role, compares the work of sex scientists William Masters and Virginia Manley, and half-hour docuseries "Gurland on Gurland," which stars Andrew Gurland, starts shooting in a few days. Contact Stuart Levine at stuart.levine@variety.com

'Game Of Thrones' Set Photos Show Dragons, Qarth

For just about any land impacted by winter, it seems awful warm and sunny in Westeros and also over the narrow sea. Entertainment Weekly sent one lucky reporter to visit the "Wager on Thrones" set, where the cast and crew are busy filming season two. Because the mag only revealed a little teaser in the set visit, they did showcase a couple of awesome new photos within the set that tease the type of products to can be found in the arrival season. Certainly the most effective from the 3 images might be the main one (above) that shows how Dany is choosing to maneuver her dragons. I guess they don't breath fire yet, good realization they have been in wicker baskets and so are being moved around the equine. Gleam new location in Dubrovnik used for King's Landing moments. Fort Lovrijenac doesn't look as impressive round the outdoors since the Malta locations found in season one, but I am certain it seems much like lovely inside. Up last can be a shot from the heavily guarded gate with 20 spear-moving sentries standing outdoors. In most probability, this really is really the doorway to Qarth, a wealthy purchasing and selling city that Daenerys visits in season two. If that is the problem, it's the home to numerous unfortunate occurrences that Dany may take a hit through inside the second season of "Wager on Thrones." These set photos come hot in the tail from the recently-released "Wager on Thrones" featurette which teases season two, although after some more behind-the-moments goodies than these EW photos have. Exactly what are you most searching toward in "Wager on Thrones" season two? Reveal inside the comments section below or on Twitter!

Star Trek three dimensional Follow up To Spread Out May 17, 2013

EXCLUSIVE: The new sony moved Roland Emmerich’s Singularity from May 17th, 2013, to November 1, 2013. Now Vital is getting that primo pre-Memorial Weekend date of May 17, 2013 because of its much anticipated author/director J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek follow up (that is really No. 12among the Captain Kirk/Mr Spock star fleet movies). No title yet. But that one has been co-compiled by Abrams with Lost‘s Damon Lindelof, plus Alex Kurtzman & Roberto Orci. But Qq will probably be making the film in three dimensional. The very first of Abram’s restarted franchiseopened May 8, 2009 for any $79Mweekend and ultimatedid $258M in The United States and $130M worldwide in the box office. The pic has been created by all individuals authors and Bryan Burk, who's Qq’s Bad Robot production partner. It's anticipated that David Ellison’sSkydancewill be co-financing the film with Vital. All key cast people is going to be coming back, like Chris Pine and Zach Quinto and Zoe Saldana. Vital required a genuine risk restarting what many thoiught would be a tired franchise performed out however the studio ended up with another potent franchise. That’s because Abrams’ rebootwidened well beyond Star Trek‘s rabid but older fanbaseand attracted a brand new and more youthful audience. (Paramountmarketed the film as “not your father’s Star Trek”.) And also the critical reviews were 96% positive. The aim of the brand new pic ended up being to finally get more filmgoers overseas since thefranchise had not done $100M worldwide before. For the follow up, Abrams needed to finish Super 8 so there wasno way he might make the June 29, 2012 release date that Vital initially had created out for that film. (The studio gave that slot to the other sequelG.I. Joe: Retaliation.)Abrams had beenhunkering lower with writersOrci,Kurtzman, andLindelof to operate around the StarTrek script.The studioexercised its option around the cast and they'd prepare yourself when Abrams was.

Sony Races to Create Internet Alternative to Cable TV

This story first appeared in the Dec. 2 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine.our editor recommendsSony Looks to Move PlayStation Titles to Tablets, Mobile Devices At a breakfast hosted by the Wall Street Journal in early November, Sony CEO Howard Stringer talked about building "a different kind of TV set." A week later, the Journal reported that Sony might launch "an Internet-based alternative to cable TV." Like Netflix, Hulu and others, Sony's own PlayStation Store already makes dozens of TV shows available on-demand after they air on TV, but Sony and others know that the holy grail is to create a service so compelling that consumers would trade in their cable or satellite services. So far, though, all the Internet-based options combined have convinced only an estimated 3 percent of consumers to take that "cord-cutting" step. Sony won't comment, but its plans reportedly are to offer small bundles of channels to be delivered through Internet-connected TV sets and other devices, like Blu-ray players and PlayStation 3 consoles. Media companies, though, don't want to offer up their best content and alienate their big cable and satellite customers, so Sony will have to settle for niche channels, at least initially. "Sony's heart is in the right place here, but it's going to face a lot of resistance in getting this new service off the ground," wrote the Motley Fool's Rick Aristotle Munarriz. And Sony's competition isn't only cable and satellite providers -- it's also the likes of Microsoft, which already offers limited TV through its Xbox 360; Google, with its Google TV and rumored plans to test an Internet-based service in Kansas City; and Apple, which has Apple TV and other initiatives yet to be revealed. But what the TV industry shouldn't expect is much more cord-cutting over the next few years, says NPD analyst Russ Crupnick. The worry instead should be over "cord-throttling," whereby consumers who use Hulu, Netflix and whatever Sony comes up with downgrade their pay-TV packages. Crupnick asks, "Do they really need to spend $100 for all those channels?" Related Topics Howard Stringer Sony

Indian gov't adds muscle to promote domestic pics

GOA -- The National Film Development Corp.'s annual market, the Film Bazaar (Nov. 24-27), is spreading its wings. This year, 23 South Asian-themed co-productions from 12 countries are looking to attract financing at the market. These include "No Man's Land" director Danis Tanovic's "Tiger" (France); Roberto San Pirtro's "The Vegetarian" (Italy); Prakash Belawadi's "The Pollutant" (Sweden); Alka Raghuram's "Burqa Boxers" (U.S.); and Sangeeta Datta's "Stranger Across the Sea" (U.K.). Indian projects include Dibakar Banerjee's "The Boy and the Bandit"; veteran Ketan Mehta's "Noor -- The Princess Spy"; and Sopan Muller's "Free Fall," on which Oscar-winning sound designer Resul Pookutty ("Slumdog Millionaire") is a producer. "International co-productions offer not only co-funding but also easier access to distribution and exhibition avenues abroad and maintenance of production and technical standards of an internationally acceptable quality. It remains an objective with NFDC to facilitate growth in this area with a view to enhancing the international audience base of Indian cinema (and) revenue generation from multiple territories," said NFDC managing director Nina Lath Gupta. Gupta recognizes that the path to global recognition is difficult. "We face several challenges, one of them being the need to figure out how we can increase film exports. Another key challenge is the need to leverage India as a shooting destination and thus also increasing tourism," she said. In order to surmount these challenges, the NFDC has integrated with the Indian tourism ministry's Incredible India campaign to increase local cinema's visibility abroad. Promotions began at Cannes this year and continued at Toronto and the AFM, with efforts at the Berlin and Hong Kong fests due in 2012. The ministry will also award $20,000 to the best project in the co-production market. Meanwhile, the Film Bazaar is growing, with 500 delegates attending this year from 40 countries, up 11% from 2010, and 40 industry screenings, up 13% from 2010. Film Bazaar also has several international partnerships. There are six projects in the Screenwriters' Lab, designed to encourage screenwriters with original Indian stories, in partnership with the Binger Filmlab (Netherlands), Venice and Cinecitta Luce. The work-in-progress lab will see filmmakers screening rough cuts of their pics to international sales agents, critics and film funds in order to get their input. The long-awaited creation of a film commission for the country is expected soon. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

Hugh Grant's Family 'Hounded' After He Spoke Out About Phone-Hacking

LONDON - Mother of Hugh Grant'sbaby daughter was hounded and threatened with the press because the actor has spoken on phone-hacking, the Leveson Inquiry heard Wednesday.our editor recommendsHugh Grant Becomes A FatherHugh Grant Joins 'Cloud Atlas' Cast Alongside Jim Broadbent, Jim Sturgess and Ben WhishawHugh Grant Obtain Alleged Phone-Hacking Police Analysis PapersHow Hugh Grant Aided Expose News Corp.'s Phone-Hacking Scandal The wide-different Judicial Inquiry into British press standards and invasion - launched inside the wake in the News around the world phone-hacking scandal - heard the harassment was direct retribution for Grant's decision to speak out against phone-hacking in the public campaign. The claim is created by David SherborneQC, the lawyer representing lots of phone-hacking sufferers within the Inquiry. His clients include Grant, your family of wiped out schoolgirl Milly Dowler, the oldsters of wiped out toddler Madeline McCannand motorsports boss Max Mosley. Sherborne told the inquiry he'd required to submit an application for an injunction to guard the woman, who had sustained "a deal of appalling harassment" and contains "received risks because of the fact the dad of her child has spoken out of the press." The harassment incorporated abusive calls Sherborne mentioned, though he did not claim they can know who the calls were from. "..Although Mr Grant was turning up on Question Time, speaking concerning the closure in the News around the world, Rupert Murdoch and press standards generally, she received a barrage of telephone calls ... when she finally clarified she was threatened inside the most menacing terms, terms which will reverberate with this Inquiry: 'Tell Hugh Grant she must shut the fuck up.'" Aiming one more litany of situations of press harassment in the whole choice of British newspapers - in addition news around the world - Sherborne told the inquiry he thought press behavior was partly responsible for the suicide attempt of singer Charlotte now now Chapel's mother. The singer's mother needed an overdose after lurid nuances of her husband's affair were uncovered. Which he mentioned that his client Max Mosley - whose sexual tryst was uncovered with the News around the world- believed that his boy's suicide was simply because of caused by exposure on his family. Earlier, the Inquiry learned by Protector editor Alan Rusbridger that News Corporation's energy and influence happen to be a pressure of violence in British existence. "Did people, both inwardly and outwardly, feel anxiety when News Worldwide? Was its influence across many areas of British political and cultural existence far too dominant? How did News Corp leverage its commercial, political, newspaper and (as now that we understand) outsourced criminal muscle?" he asked for. The Leveson Inquiry has heard opening claims from various participants within the first week of proceedings and may pay attention to Hugh Grant, JK Rowling,Max Mosley, Charlotte now now Churchand Steve Cooganfrom inside a couple of days. Another phase in the Inquiry will concentrate on criminal details in news reports around the world, hearing evidence from, among others, Rebekah Brooks and James Murdoch. Earlier the inquiry learned by Neil Garnham QC, representing the Metropolitan Police, it "could not be assumed" that 28 names located in the mobile computing of investigator Glenn Mulcairewere people of News around the world staff. "Many of them probably are. For a number of others it's impossible, no less than to date, to convey once they were or else.In . News Worldwide's lawyer Rhodri DaviesQC had told the Inquiry on Tuesday the amount was disputed. Related Subjects Worldwide Hugh Grant Phone Hacking Scandal

'Dark Dark night Rises' Star Frederick Gordon-Levitt Films Zuccotti Park Police Raid

Dark Dark night Increases and Beginning star Frederick Gordon-Levitt is at NY City's Zuccotti Park Tuesday morning to film the ouster of Occupy Wall Street protesters in the site.our editor recommends'Dark Dark night Rises' to Film at Occupy Wall Street?'Dark Dark night Rises' Filming Footage Shows Batwing for action (Video)Russell Simmons Proposes Constitutional Amendment at Occupy BostonRelated Subjects•Occupy Wall Street The actor was recording the proceedings with this HitRECord website. He told PolitickerNY he have been around for any couple of days and made the decision to mind towards the park once he heard there is likely to be a police raid, "I had been really thinking about coming tomorrow the very first time.Inch PHOTOS: 'Occupy Wall Street Hollywood': Artists on Scene of Protests Gordon-Levitt stated from the Occupy movement, "It appears enjoy it's growing, our ecomomy gets even worse.Inch Tuesday's police action was criticized by other stars who've been following a movement. 30 Rock star Alec Baldwin authored in a number of tweets, "NY City permitted a movie production to bar areas of the 59th St bridge to shoot a movieInch "But OWS continues to be broomed from Zucotti bc Bloomberg stated they're suppressing "first responders." "Bloomberg's NY isn't any spot for the first amendment. Bloomberg serves Wall Street, now and forever. And Wall Street cannot handle freedom of expression.Inch PHOTOS: The Scene at Occupy Wall Street Baldwin also published the next arguments: "1-Bloomberg, who banned protest throughout the Republican Convention in 2004, has an opportunity to groom his legacy using the OWS problem." "2- New york city bends over backwards 2 give pricey regulations 2 corps that threaten 2 leave NY. Whether individuals corps create sufficient jobs or otherwise.Inch "3- The town should purchase freedom of expression. Spend actual money to safeguard it. NY shouldn't finish up like Concord." "4- PS where was [California Governor and former Concord mayor] Jerry Brown re Concord?" PHOTOS: The Scene at Occupy La Seth Eco-friendly, Russell Crowe, John Cusack and Michael Moore also considered in around the situation. Seth Eco-friendly: "RT @Mike_Dougherty: http://wapo.st/tR05Lu #MediaBlackout @MikeBloomberg & NYPD violate first amendment, prohibit press from #OWS eviction" Russell Crowe: "Take a look video out -- Keith Olbermann Reading through Occupy Wall St Declaration http://world wide web.youtube.com/watch?v=pFDZg6cGrn4&feature=share via @youtube" John Cusack: "Got this report from shannon moore concerning the new york city situation --- can anyone confirm? If that's the case blumberg lost hi... (cont) http://deck.ly" Michael Moore: "Police & mayor disobeying judge's order to allow #OWS back to park. Now waiting for Judge's next move. http://twitpic.com." The Roots' Questlove: HOOOOOTIE HOOOOOOO!!!! or #OWS requires a better lookout system http://j.mega pixel Mark Ruffalo: "Folks Liberty Park were pepper dispersed. Police beat women. Press pressed out so that they couldn't witness the attack.Dehumanizing 99%#Ows" and "@springrose12 Bloomberg states people would the park to, "break what the law statesInchso it should be closed. Lady Liberty weeps today. #OWS" Colin Hanks: "Disappointed to become reading through by what is going on at this time in New york city..." Related Subjects Alec Baldwin Frederick Gordon-Levitt Mark Ruffalo Occupy Politics

Nico Nico bows movie streaming service

Tokyo, japan -- Nico Nico Douga, Japan's greatest video-discussing website, released a film streaming service on Monday. The service will offer you a preliminary 100 game titles around the site's Nico Nico Funnel, including "Harry Potter and also the Deathly Hallows: Part 2," along with the "Matrix" and "The almighty from the Ring" photos, and also the Bruce Lee classic "Go into the Dragon." The photos can be found on either Video When Needed or Electric Sell Through, using the former costing 400 yen ($5.20) for brand new photos, $3.90 for classics, while prices for sell-through game titles start at $12.99. The service uses the Nico Nico Live Broadcast system that enables audiences of the identical pic to switch comments as the streaming is happening. Niwango, the organization that handles the Nico Nico Douga site, intends to expand the amount of choices and stream popular U.S. TV dramas. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

'Haywire' Trailer: Michael Fassbender Will get His Butt Handed To Him

Exactly what do you receive whenever you take Steven Soderbergh, a famous mixed martial artist and probably the most impressive males in Hollywood? That might be "Haywire," the approaching action thriller starring Gina Carano, the fighter lucky enough to get prepare for battle against the kind of Michael Fassbender, Channing Tatum and Ewan McGregor. Another trailer for that film has hit the net, and this time around it's Fassbender obtaining the garbage outperform of him within the opening minutes from the video rather than Tatum. Though less plot-heavy compared to first trailer launched after Comic-Disadvantage, this second "Haywire" teaser is really a more succinct consider the action-packed curler-coaster the film offers to be. Which means you better be careful, Michael Douglas, as this ex-CIA operative is originating for you personally. Also starring Antonio Banderas, Bill Paxton and Michael Angarano, the film follows an independent cover operative named Mallory Kane who's tricked through the CIA on the pursuit to Barcelona. Should you give consideration carefully enough at the outset of this trailer, it might be obvious that Fassbender may be the guy delivered to off her, although it does not finish up going as easily as planned. Mallory then continues the run and it is instructed to safeguard herself and her family from individuals who tricked her, as well as plots her revenge. That is certainly exciting to determine each one of these large names in one location. Entertainment Weekly swept up with Fassbender to speak to him about his experience dealing with Carano in her own first film role. I had been just centered on keeping it together, and never getting clocked and never striking Gina, though she'd have the ability to go much better than I'd, he stated. And for that "Goldeneye"-esque scene where Carano systems her upper thighs around Fassbender and attempts to kill him, the "Shame" star chuckled and stated, "I am talking about, I simply put my mind where they let me know to..." "Haywire" hits theaters on The month of january 20. Watch the entire trailer at EW.com. What have you think about this new trailer for "Haywire"? Inform us within the comments section below or on Twitter!

VIDEO: Charlie Day Puts Out to Host Saturday Night Live

Danny DeVito and Charlie Day His TV show is in its seventh season. He starred in a hit summer film. And his wife is having a baby! But this is no time to relax and enjoy the moment, as It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia star Charlie Day learned when he hosted Saturday Night Live for the first time. During his monologue, Day got a surprise visit from his Sunny co-star Danny DeVito, who said guys like him and Day have to work because they're not pretty boys. "You're a virgin, man. You gotta put out for these people," DeVito said. It pushed Day to sing a song and play some - as he called it - mediocre piano: Watch more videos from Saturday Night Live Day picked up the mic again to play comedian Dirk "Jack-Knife" Cain for the upcoming Kings of Catchphrase Comedy special. The fake commercial also featured Seth Meyers as a Boston Powers and Maroon 5 lead singer Adam Levine getting attacked by a hawk (no really): Day played Kim Kardashian's divorce attorney in the mocking E! special Kim's Fairytale Divorce, which not only took hits at the reality star's 72-day marriage, but also her parents' extensive face work and painted her soon-to-be-ex-husband as a caveman. No need to worry about Kim, though. "I'm single and there's a NBA lockout ...": Charlie Day, Emma Stone and Jason Segel to host Saturday Night Live SNL also parodied the economic crisis in Greece. In the sketch, the Greek gods convened to solve the problem only to learn that there's never been any Greek god of finance. Dionysus, the god of festivals and drunkenness, has the spending part down, but never learned about the concept of saving money:

'Once' Director Helming Steve Carell in 'Dogs of Babel'

John Carney, who directed the acclaimed musically-designed Once, just inked an offer to direct Dogs of Babel, Mandate's adaptation from the Carolyn Parkhurst novel starring Steve Carell. The novel, referred to like a tragic story of affection and loss, focuses on a linguistics professor (Carell), who returns home eventually to locate his wife dead within their backyard. Though police rule her dying any sort of accident, the professor is less than sure. Using the only witness towards the dying being the pair's dog, the grief-stricken guy endeavors to train it to speak hoping he can uncover what really happened. PHOTOS: 7 Music to Movie Company directors: Michael Bay, David Fincher, Spike Jonze Carell is creating, much like David Heyman, Corey May and Dooma Wendschuh. Lionsgate Worldwide is handling worldwide sales about this title. Babel assists because the Irish filmmaker's greatest project up to now, and the first American-created one too. Regardless of the attention he received from Once, which won Spirit Honours within the foreign film category, CAA-repped Carney has stored focusing on small Irish projects with movies for example Zonad, which received several Irish Film and tv Honours, and also the approaching drama The Rafters. Related Subjects Steve Carell

The new sony to create gameshows in Mideast

SPT Arabia will produce an hourlong version of "Risk!" The new sony Pictures Television Arabia is placed to create localized versions of "Wheel of Fortune" and "Risk!," that will unspool in the centre East. In SPT Arabia's first nonscripted deal in the area, the shingle will produce 240 half-hour instances of "Wheel" for Hayat TV in Egypt, which is shot in Cairo, Egypt, plus 20 one-hour instances of "Risk!" created in Lebanon for pan-Arab satcaster MBC Group. It's the very first time either gamer is going to be created in the centre East as well as in Arabic, and the very first time "Risk!" will air being an hourlong program. SPT Arabia is working carefully with "Risk!" professional producer Harry Friedman to guarantee the integrity from the show. CBS Galleries Intl. distributes the U.S. versions of both players in addition to format privileges around the world. SPT Arabia inked its first scripted format deals in This summer, if this created and licensed local instances of "Everyone Loves Raymond" to Dream TV in Egypt, Murr Television in Lebanon, and Saudi Arabian IPTV service Intigral. SPT Arabia relies in Dubai, with a lot more production offices in Cairo and Beirut. The organization released last November. Contact Variety Staff at news@variety.com

Hacking Update: News Around the world Lawyer Informed Email Was Fatal Towards The Situation Before Crucial James Murdoch Meeting

More not so great for James Murdoch today before his appearance inside a couple of days just before the Uk Parliaments culture committee, that's considering what is the news Around The World phone-hacking scandal. The committee just released atranche of legal correspondence with a letter supporting James’ chief rivals, former NOTW in-house lawyer Tom Crone and editor Colin Myler. They stated in September that they're certain Murdoch understood in 2008 a great email that indicated several journalist was mixed up in lawbreaking — coming a dent inside the Murdoch’s report that in those days he thought the issue was limited to only one “rogue” reporter. Once they’re right, it signifies Murdoch tried to hide the extent in the lawbreaking that year when he approved a $1.4M out-of-court settlementwith a non-disclosure clause tosoccer chief Gordon Taylor, a hacking victim who understood the secondreporter happen to be recommended like a factor. One large question for you is when the professionals appreciated the implications in the email — addressed “For Neville” — that incorporated transcripts from private calls. A just-released letter that Crone written to Myler on May 24, 2008, right before a celebration with Murdoch signifies they did. It mentioned the e-mail “is fatal towards the situation”against Taylor. It added that “Our position is very dangerous. The damning email is trustworthy and proves we positively utilized lots of very private voicemails from Taylor’s telephone” in 2005. Murdoch states the experts did not show me the e-mail. One little bit of evidence released today does display Murdoch in the good light: A transcript from the mobile call between Myler plus an outdoors lawyer employed by News Group Newspapers shows just what the editor suspected Murdochs reaction might be to wrongdoing: James would say pay them down — eliminate cancer.

Bill Maher & Seth MacFarlane Croon Sinatra

In a party thrown by Family Guy creator/runner Seth MacFarlane now, MacFarlane was became a member of onstage by Bill Maher to belt the Frank Sinatra tune Star. It works out both men have decent chops, despite acocktail or two. Obviously, that shouldn’t be considered a huge surprise within the situation of MacFarlane, wholast monthreleased their own album of large band standards and showtunes. Watch:

Locarno opens doorways to Africa

ROME -- The Locarno Film Festival's Open Doorways co-production mart will concentrate on French-speaking Sub-Saharan Africa this season. The prominent Swiss fest has employed African cinema specialist Alex Moussa Sawadogo, who's director of Berlin's AfriKamera film festival, as consultant in choosing twelve taking part projects to become introduced in May 2012. Open Doorways this season is available to distribution from: Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, Comoros, Ivory Coast, Gabon, Djbouti, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Equatorial Guinea, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Niger, Central African Republic, Republic from the Congo, Democratic Republic from the Congo, Rwanda, Senegal, Seychelles and Togo. Reason for the mart/workshop, that will run August. 4-7, would be to help selected projects interact with co-production partners, especially European producers. Open Doorways also assigns a prize worth 50.000 Swiss Francs ($58,000), along with other more compact cash nods provided by Gaul's CNC and broadcaster ARTE. Previous models of Open Doorways have centered on Central Asia, Greater China and, this past year, India. Locarno, that is devoted to indie photos and cutting-edge fare, may have its 65th edition August. 1-11. Contact Nick Vivarelli at nvivarelli@gmail.com

Samuel L. Jackson Is Highest-Grossing Actor of All Time

Samuel L. Jackson's movies have made more than $7.4 billion -- making him the highest-grossing actor of all time, according to the Guinness Book of World Records.our editor recommends'Avenger's' Samuel L. Jackson, Anne Hathaway Reveal Acting Inspiration'Avengers' Star Samuel L. Jackson Joins Twitter (Video) PHOTOS: 'The Avengers': New Photos From Marvel's Superhero Film Jackson, 63, has made more than 100 movies since debuting in Spike Lee's 1991 movie, Jungle Fever. PHOTOS: Hollywood Golfers' Handicaps Jackson's Jurassic Park ($914 million), Pulp Fiction ($212 million) and the Star Wars prequels ($2.4 billion) are among his top earners. PHOTOS: Steven Spielberg's 'The Adventures of Tintin: Secret of the Unicorn' He averages four films a year. He made six in 2010, four in 2011 and will have three in 2012. Related Topics Samuel L. Jackson

Occupy Wall Street: MTV Plans 'True Life' Episode

L.Lanteri MTV's documentary series True Life has covered a wide range of topics, including "I Live in a Brothel," "I'm Going to Fat Camp," "I'll Do Anything for Money" and "I Don't Like My Small Breasts." Now, the show, which has been around since 1998, is taking on the recent NY protests with "I'm Occupying Wall Street."our editor recommendsThe Scene at Occupy Wall StreetOccupy Wall Street: Naomi Wolf Arrested (Video)Occupy Wall Street: Protesters Create Print Publication MTV announced that an episode about young demonstrators will air on Saturday, November 5 at 6 p.m. ET/PT. MTV embedded its cameras over a two-week period with three young people in NY City. PHOTOS: The Scene at Occupy Wall Street The show will follow Bryan, one of the leaders of the Occupy Wall Street sanitation team. While camping out in Zuccotti Park in lower Manhattan, he becomes fearful that the city will use sanitation issues as an excuse to evict the protesters. Viewers will also meet Kait and Caitlin, two college students worried that they won't be able to find jobs when they graduate. The pair tries to recruit their friends to join the cause and work to keep spirits high among the occupants. Since 1998, True Life has covered more than 140 topics, from drug addiction to body issues and sexual topics. VIDEO: Occupy Wall Street: Alec Baldwin Visits the Protesters Last week, reports circulated that an ad on Craigslist from the creators of MTV's The Real World was looking for Occupy Wall Street protestors to join the cast. Representatives from Bunim/Murray confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that the post was theirs, adding the company frequently targets specific groups in a similar manner to find a diverse cast. The Occupy Wall Street protests began in mid-September in Zuccotti Park. The protesters have been demonstrating against corporate greed and corruption. Actors and filmmakers, including Susan Sarandon, Michael Moore, Alec Baldwin and Mark Ruffalo, have dropped by the protests to express their support. MTV Occupy

'Puss in Boots 3D' Going Out on 268 Imax Screens

TORONTO -- Giant screen exhibitor Imax Corp. will roll out DreamWorks Animation's Puss in Boots in 3D from Octo. 28, simultaneous with its North American wide release.our editor recommends'Puss in Boots' Opening a Week Earlier on Oct. 28Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek Bring 'Puss in Boots' to France (Cannes) Imax plans 268 domestic playdates for the animated pic, and another 47 screens internationally, with 24 theaters releasing day-and-date. Directed by Chris Miller, Puss in Boots 3D is voiced by Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Zach Galifianakis, Billy Bob Thorton and Amy Sedaris. Related Topics International DreamWorks SKG Puss in Boots

The Dark Dark evening Increases New you are able to city Location Shoots May Occupy Wall Street

The Dark Dark evening Increases, that's been shooting in La together with other designs around the globe, will mind for NY City locales that may are the vicinity of Occupy Wall Street protests, the La Occasions reviews. Producers in the third movie in Christopher Nolan’s vision in the Batman saga recently launched a casting call beneath the code title “Magnus Rex,” and cast people are actually told the shoot could include moments shot within the Occupy Wall Street protests. People demos will most likely be happening through the 2-week period the Warner Bros.-Legendary Pictures production is scheduled being shooting inside the city that suddenly is actually nicknamed Gotham, beginning October 29. That doesn’t mean more understanding concerning the protests will estimate the storyline, nonetheless they could add authenticity to styles in the franchise. The shoot was planned several days ago, and director Christopher Nolan most likely would take advantage from the protests just like a backdrop for a thing that’s already within the script. Exact locations remain secret, nevertheless the casting call specified that interested stars should have “military and/or police training/experience, weapons training, and/or fighting styles training.” Maybe they’re also recruiting for location security.

Michael Seligman Returns as Supervising Producer for Oscar Telecast

NY - Michael Seligman is returning as supervising producer of the 84th Academy Awards telecast on ABC, marking his 35th year of involvement with the show.our editor recommends'Ded' to represent Philippines for OscarsBrett Ratner and Don Mischer to Produce Oscars Telecast Telecast producers Brett Ratner and Don Mischer made the announcement. "Michael's experience on the Oscars is unmatched," said Ratner and Mischer. "With his knowledge of all things Oscar and his diverse relationships throughout the industry, we had to have him on our team." Seligman is a live broadcast specialist with more than 300 major events to his credit. He has garnered nine Emmy nominations, seven for his work on the Oscar telecasts, including one this year. The 2012 Academy Awards are scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 26 at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center. Email: Georg.Szalai@thr.com Twitter: @georgszalai Related Topics ABC Oscars Oscars 2012

Roush Review: Last Guy Standing

Tim Allen Even TV comfort food comes with an expiration date. So it's with Tim Allen's comeback vehicle around the network that made him a star.Last Guy Standing (tonight, 8/7c, ABC) is essentially a weary, gender-corrected version of Allen's hit Do It Yourself. Main difference is the fact that this time around, Allen's the only real guy inside a household of women: a lengthy-suffering wife (Nancy Travis, who has a tendency to relax having a glass of vino and smile at her husband's boorish jokes) and three shrill kids, together with a single mother, a spoiled princess along with a tomboy (the second performed by Kaitlyn Dever, who had been so terrific on Justified as scrappy little Loretta and is just one of many talents being wasted here).Want more fall TV news? Sign up for TV Guide Magazine now!When I noted within the Fall Preview problem, "This Based on Tim vehicle will seem like Old Home (Improvement) Week to his legion of fans, however the buzz of nostalgia might be drowned by the yawn of familiarity over this type of hammy retread." Allen has become playing an alternative on Tim Taylor as Irritated Old Guy: this time around known as Mike Baxter, who works best for an outside sports company that reeks of testosterone. Or, as Mike announces with pride when he walks in to the office: "It has the aroma of balls in here."Mothballs, maybe. (Although in comparison to ABC's other "woe is guy" show it's being combined with in a few days, the intolerable Guy Up!, this feels as though a contemporary classic.)Rather than getting a Television show which to spout his gems of chauvinist knowledge, Mike is defined responsible for the business's website, where he rails in very extreme webcam close-facing various metrosexual "What went down to males?" offenses: citrus body clean, herbal hair gel, tanning beds, even soccer as "Europe's covert war for that hearts and minds of America's kids." Leading edge it isn't, but that is not what this make of middlebrow mugging is about.As you of his kids states within the second of tonight's back-to-back episodes, "He's just angry because ... we actually have no idea why." And it is virtually impossible of looking after, since we have heard everything before, also it was more amusing and fresher to begin with.Sign up to TV Guide Magazine now!

'The Avengers' Trailer Verdict: More Hulk, Less Stark, Less Loki, More Dark

I've got one word for the makers of the new Avengers trailer: Transformers. With the release of the first full trailer for Disney and Marvel's all-star 2012 superhero tentpole, fans finally get a real look at the four main heroes together -- The Hulk, Iron Man, Captain America and Thor -- with some semblance of the film's narrative on display. Loki's back, so are Nick Fury and Black Widow, Hawkeye's now on the scene, and everyone's looking like they want to do some righteous ass-kicking. Cars explode, voiceovers portend, Tony Stark cracks jokes. Awesome. Or it would be if we hadn't seen all of this before and expected every single thing that we saw in the trailer. And this gets at the crux of the Avengers problem: Given the scope and impact of the individual films, how does this one deliver something bigger, better, newer? PHOTOS: 'The Avengers': New Photos From Marvel's Superhero Film Admittedly, for a film of this scale, this "trailer" is really just an extended teaser. We're not meant to see everything yet. The movie doesn't come out for another seven months or so, and the studio and filmmakers need to save some build for the meantime. Still, take a look back at the first real Transformers: Dark of the Moon trailer. That involved characters we had seen before -- robot and human -- but managed to convey epic drama and conflict as we got hints of Chicago being completely destroyed as well as great emotional moments (note Bumblebee -- a robot(!!) -- in despair). Not only does theAvengerstrailer do none of this, but it recycles a villain from Thor. Writer-director Joss Whedon better have bigger, badder forces behind Loki to ramp up the darkness quotient or nobody's going to care. Even the Joker, one of the best-depicted comic book villains of all time in The Dark Knight, would seem less terrifying if he was brought back for another go-round. And this gets to the scale problem, too. We really only see one street of cars wrecked by Loki. Seriously? Didn't we see that done in Independence Day fifteen years ago? We really need the Avengers for this? Audiences are going to need a much bigger threat to humanity to get invested in this showdown. STORY: 'The Avengers' Trailer: Fans, Industry React And that includes the showdowns between the heroes, as well. Thus far all we get is two lame jokes from Stark, including a backhanded compliment to Bruce Banner that essentially calls attention to the ridiculousness of these superheroes in the first place. That's a dangerous game to play with fans, who want these guys/archetypes taken seriously. And at this point, Banner/The Hulk is a much more interesting character than Stark. Iron Man's theonly one we've seen more than once so far, and that second outing left a lot of fans wanting, not to mention tired of the shtick. This trailer basically does the job of getting fans excited. But that is going to wear off very quickly, and we have a long way to go until Go Time, let alone until any future sequels or further Avenger team-ups. Marvel, Disney and Whedon absolutely must have some bigger, better spectacle ahead, and be willing to show it. That wow-factor bar is set very high -- and set partially by Iron Man itself. Without the courage to put something big on the line -- in the trailer and in the movie -- this franchise darling will have fans seeking vengeance. Avengers Marvel Entertainment

Nicki Minaj Discloses Dark Times Of Early Career

First Released: October 10, 2011 8:00 PM EDT Credit: Getty Images NY, N.Y. -- Caption Nicki Minaj poses within the press room in the iHeartRadio Music Festival held in the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Vegas on September 24, 2011On stage, Nicki Minaj is really a colorful artist who is filled with existence, but she's revealed she once battled through some very dark occasions. I stored getting doorways condemned on my small face, the pop star told the November problem of Cosmopolitan magazine from the beginning of her musical career. I felt immaterial was working. I'd moved out by myself, and here' was thinking Id need to go home. It had been one stalemate to another. At some point, I had been, like, An amount happen basically just didnt awaken? Thats generate an income felt. Like maybe I ought to simply take my existence? she revealed. Nowadays, Nicki is much more confident, sporting her very own style both musically and fashion-smart and shes even ready for bigger success. I'll have released five albums and can come with an Oscar and Grammys, she told Cosmo of her future plans. Individuals plans likewise incorporate children eventually. And I'll be marriage and, a few years next may have a bun within the oven. My whole existence is all about being Nicki Minaj now. Its a never-ending saga, she stated. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Steve Jobs Bio Could Set New Sales Records

Even though it does not hit bookstores for three weeks, Steve Jobs, the authorized biography by former Time managing editor Walter Isaacson, is poised to become the bestselling book of 2011. Since Apple founder Jobs died on Oct. 5, presales of the book have skyrocketed. It is a triple No. 1 -- topping the iTunes books, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble bestseller lists. In the first few hours after Jobs' death the book jumped 42,000 percent on Amazon, going from 424 to No. 1.our editor recommendsSteve Jobs' Death Prompts His Biography Release To Be Moved By a MonthSony Pictures in Negotiations for Rights to Steve Jobs BiographySteve Jobs' Biography Sales Jump 42,000 Percent Upon Death Steve Jobs Dies at 56Related Topics•Steve Jobs Publisher Simon & Schuster appears poised to break the its own opening day sales record, set on July 12 when A Stolen Life, the book by Jaycee Dugard about her 18 years in captivity, sold 175,000 copies, including 100,000 eBooks. Sales of Steve Jobs could also exceed the sales of the best-selling non-fiction book of 2010. Decision Points, George W. Bush's memoir of his presidential years, sold 2.6 million print copies and 307,000 digital copies in 2010. With Steve Jobs No. 1 on Apple's digital book list, No. 2 on Amazon, and No. 9 on Barnes & Noble's Nook list, it should easily surpass the digital sales of Decision Points. Apple's iTunes bookstore also appears to be a beneficiary of Jobs death. PHOTOS: Steve Jobs: 10 Memorable Milestones of the Apple Co-Founder's Career Apple's digital bookstore has lagged behind its competitors. Amazon, for example, offers a Kindle app for the iPad that allows users to read their digital books across multiple devices, cutting into the need for iTunes users to adopt the later-to-the-market iBooks format. But the strong sales of Steve Jobs on the Apple bookstore relative to the Kindle and Nook suggests that Apple is drawing new customers who decide to buy Jobs' biography at his own company's bookstore. In response to the public interest, Simon & Schuster advanced the publication date from Nov. 21 to Oct. 24. The publisher had already moved up the date once before. On Aug. 15, nine days before Jobs announced he was stepping down as CEO, the company bumped the date from March 6, 2012 to Nov. 21. It also changed the title from the awkward iSteve: The Book of Jobs to the more straightforward Steve Jobs: A Biography. PHOTOS: Remembering Steve Jobs Beyond announcing the new publication date, Simon & Schuster did not provide any additional details about the release, including the size of the initial print run or sales expectations. Simon & Schuster is determined to prevent early copies of the book from leaking out. One publishing insider called the efforts to embargo copies of Steve Jobs prior to publication the tightest ever seen in publishing. A company spokesperson did not respond to a request for additional information. Isaacson's book agent Binky Urban also did not respond to a request for a comment. PHOTOS: Hollywood's Notable Deaths Time magazine, which bought "first serial" rights -- the exclusive right to a pre-publication excerpt -- rushed to include an excerpt in its Oct. 17 issue featuring Jobs on the cover. Time's sister publication, Fortune, will run a post-publication second serial excerpt. Other publications are reportedly interested in rarely-sold third serial rights. Related Topics George W. Bush Steve Jobs

Taylor Lautner Gets His Don Draper On

First Published: October 5, 2011 5:18 PM EDT Credit: GQ Australia SYDNEY, Australia -- Caption Taylor Lautner on the cover of GQ Australia October/November 2011 issueMove over Don Draper! Taylor Lautner is getting his business chic on. The Twilight Saga star opted for a professional and stylish look for the cover of GQ Australias October/November 2011 issue. (Click HERE to see the photos!) In the new interview with the Abduction star, Taylor admitted the fan frenzy thanks to his role as Jacob Black in the Twilight films can sometimes be tough to handle. It comes down to what kind of mood youre in, he told the magazine. You have to make a decision before you go out: are you willing to sign autographs and take pictures, say hello and meet new people? When asked if the fan attention in his day-to-day life is ever upsetting, the 19-year-old said that sometimes it isnt easy, but hes learned to let things go. I wouldnt say I get upset about it. I asked for this, he said. It gets frustrating. But during that frustration you say, OK. Why am I frustrated? Im doing what I love. But sometimes you really just want to go do whatever you want to do. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

ESPN Drops Hank Williams, Jr. Opening From 'Monday Night Football' (Video)

Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images ESPN has dropped its traditional Monday Night Football opening song for the Indianapolis-Tampa Bay game on Monday following singer Hank Williams Jr.'s comment on Fox News' Fox & Friends comparing President Obama to Hitler. UPDATE: Hank Williams Jr. Backtracks From Obama-Hitler Comparison Williams' song "All My Rowdy Friends" has been used to open Monday Night Football since 1991 on both ABC and ESPN. In a statement, ESPN said: "While Hank Williams, Jr. 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." VIDEO: Hank Williams, Jr. Compares Obama to Hitler on Fox News The singer, talking to hosts Steve Doocy, Gretchen Carlson and Brian Kilmeade live via satellite from Nashville on Monday morning, got into a political discussion in which he stated that Speaker of the House John Boehner's golf game with President Obama was "one of the biggest political mistakes ever." "It's like Hitler playing golf with [Israel Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahu," he said. The Fox News anchors seemed taken aback at Williams' comment. Carlson wanted Williams to clarify, saying, "You used the name of one of the most hated people in all the world to describe, I think, the president." "That's true," Williams said. "But I'm telling you like it is." ESPN

Knell named Boss, prexy of NPR

Sunshine ahead for Gary Knell: the prexy and Boss of Sesame Workshop, producer of "Sesame Street," continues to be named Boss and prexy of NPR. Knell will formally dominate leadership from the org 12 ,. 1. Knell guaranteed to "depoliticize" the heated debate over public radio, that has affected public broadcasters' capability to generate funding both openly and independently.Dork Edwards, chairman of NPR's board of company directors, stated inside a prepared statement that Knell is "an remarkable leader with extensive experience of public media, programming and education." For his part, Knell stressed radio stations nonprofit's flexibility. "(NPR is) among the world's respected and leading companies of news, music and cultural programming - both around the air and across ever-growing digital platforms." Knell also stated he wanted the org to "expand civil dialogue and elevated the bar for media."The organization continues to be without permanent leadership since Vivian Schiller resigned in the publish after two much-covered controversies including accusations of political prejudice around the public radio network. Probably the most public of individuals involved commentator and frequent Fox News guest Juan Williams, who had been ignored for saying in the news Corp cabler he felt uncomfortable when flying with individuals outfitted in Muslim garb. Schiller was broadly belittled on her handling from the incident as well as for her remarks in reaction to that particular critique Williams was hired by Fox in a reported $two million annually.NPR reviews that Knell presently made over $700,000 last year which the professional "could be going for a pay cut" to become listed on this news org. Knell has offered on several Senate committees and subcommittees for Dems, and it has labored with Republicans including former Kansas Sen. Mike Brownback and Rose bush administration Secretary of Condition Condoleeza Grain. Contact Mike Thielman at mike.thielman@variety.com

Disney Junior acing frosh year

When preschool-specific "Mike and also the Never Land Pirates" opened in Feb included in the Disney Channel's recently renamed Disney Junior programming block, the network had just one enter in the very best 10 because of its demo: the seventh-rated "Donald Duck Clubhouse." But overnight, the network's fortunes transformed.The very first evening of Jake's tanglings with Capt. Hook and Smee set rankings records for that funnel among total audiences, kids 2-5 and boys 2-5. It shown that that which was when the Playhouse Disney block really did offer different things because the new Disney Junior, further improving intends to launch like a 24-hour funnel in 99 million U.S. homes in Feb 2012."The one thing that grew to become so obvious to most of us was that storytelling with heart is simply a part of Disney's DNA," states Disney Junior Worldwide senior veep of original programming and gm Nancy Kanter."How can you start to promote an appreciation of learning, of creativity, of problem fixing? You're doing so through character and you're doing so through story, and that is really what we have understood to be our brand that's distinct from a few of the other brands," states Kanter, who had been marketed to supervise the channel's worldwide procedures in Feb.Disney Junior has already been observed in 136 nations and areas all over the world and will come in 21 languages, but Kanter states she and her team performance tough to entertain while making certain parents across many areas can immediately recognize the worthiness in the programming.Nation to nation, you will find small versions," she states. "You will find some areas in which the academic learning abilities are a bit more important compared to emotional or social abilities."Consistent with Disney's corporate concentrate on utilizing technology, Disney Junior is teaching on the multiplatform basis, through radio, TV as well as an extensive website with interactive games in line with the programming. Kanter states that "social networking moms" help shows find a crowd much faster than possible even 5 years ago."It's not only the moms on the block or around the playground -- they are speaking to moms across the nation,Inch she states, pointing towards the rapid social networking boost that "Mike" received.When Disney Junior launches like a 24-hour funnel within the U . s . States, the programming is a mixture of live-action, animation and films, but Kanter states the actual challenge come in dayparting the schedule. The 24-hour schedule allows her to test out programming gentler shows within the 5 to 9 p.m. time-frame that wouldn't happen to be appropriate inside a block on Disney Funnel."At the begining of morning, early mid-day, you are searching for implies that are extremely energetic and obtain your children up and moving," she states. "Clearly, toward the finish during the day, you are searching to target your product. Forget about jumping around the couch."Kanter continues to be using the network since 2001, but her previous experience of children's programming includes stints being an executive producer for Sesame Workshop -- where she created the Emmy-winning special, "Elmo Saves Christmas" -- so that as leader from the children's entertainment website Bluecow.com. Until "Mike" required kids by storm, Kanter's former pint-sized hits incorporated "Donald Duck Clubhouse," "Handy Manny" and "Little Einsteins."While she's searching toward starting a number of shows for young children the coming year, she states one lesson learned from "Mike" will stay with her. The episodes that test the very best are the type by which Mike does something nice for mean old Capt. Hook, which Kanter states implies that the crowd is hearing a note of empathy.They are not out for revenge a treadmill-upsmanship. They simply want everybody to become happy," she states having a laugh.VARIETY JUNIOR Blasts from past energy int'l kids sales Books and toys aren't fail-safe TV fodder Kids animation making bigger worldwide play Characters in transition Pop go the platforms Disney Junior acing frosh year DQE grabs chance in Indian animation biz Shingle dabbles in 'Baby' babble Argentina teen fare evolves in publish-Cris Morena era Contact Christy Grosz at

'Machine Gun Preacher' Makes Its Explosive Title, Stars Say

Once we could tell in the trailer, Marc Forster's "Machine Gun Preacher" is not among individuals overwrought, melodramatic, "with different true story," feel great films. Based on stars Gerard Butler and Michelle Monaghan, what sets it aside from those is always that it's about a problematic hero who finds his true calling via a violent, intense, and inspiring journey. "This is not a tale you hear each day,Inch Monaghan told MTV news. "Hes kind of quite the hero but a problematic hero, and thats just what the title entails. While you browse the story you understand your way this guy continues to be on." "Things I found fascinating is this fact guy really switched his existence around which one individual can really make a difference," she ongoing. "You hear so frequently, 'What difference is one able to person make?', or that [philanthropic work] is if you have been good within their existence and hes not. He s been in this journey and it is a genuine example to everybody." Regarding exactly what the title from the film states concerning the story, Butler stated it's explosive, however in a number of ways. "I believe its certainly a method to attract somebodys attention," he stated. "The storyline has everything explosiveness because there's lots of action inside, hes resided an extremely adventurous and exciting existence, but theres a lot much more towards the story, the relations from a couple, what toll does that take together with his family because he fails them, his journey in Africa, journey against their own personal devils. Theres a lot inside that It makes the title, 'Machine Gun Preacher.'" Exactly what do you think about the actual existence story? Inform us within the comments or on Twitter!

First official image for Tim Burton's Dark Shadows

The very first official image from Tim Burton's giant screen update of Dark Shadows has made an appearance online."I recall visiting a group photograph from the cast from the original series. For me personally it taken the strange Dark Shadows vibe in one image," Burton told Entertainment Week."I'd a short strategic window to possess our cast present simultaneously, yesterday principle photography started. We made the decision to stage an identical picture rather than practicing, to ascertain if we taken the Dark Shadows feeling."The little-screen Television show switched large-budget film sees Johhny Depp take part in the lead as vampire Barnabas Collins."I actually do remember, very strongly, practically sprints home from soccer practice within the mid-day to determine Jonathan Frid play Barnabas Collins. Even so, at this age, I understood - this has to be strange," Depp takes note of.From left to right they're: Dr. Julia Hoffman (Helena Bonham Carter) Carolyn Stoddard (Chloë Moretz) Angelique Bouchard (Avoi Eco-friendly) David Collins (Gulliver McGrath) Victoria Winters (Bella Heathcote) Barnabas Collins (Depp) Mrs. Manley (Ray Shirley) Willie Loomis (Jackie Earle Haley) Roger Collins (Jonny Lee Burns) Elizabeth Collins Stoddard (Michelle Pfeiffer).

Here's Your Chance to Own a Pair of Dorothy's Ruby Slippers

Good news and bad news, Oz fans. The good: This December, Profiles in History will be selling a pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz as part of their “Icons of Hollywood” auction. This particular pair boasts leather soles that were painted red for the film and an inside lining that reads “#7 Judy Garland.” Additionally, the pair being sold is the actual set of shoes shown at the end of the film when Dorothy clicks her heels. The not so good news, for those on a budget: Dorothy’s ruby slippers are estimated to sell for between $2 million and $3 million. Good luck, bidders! [EW]

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A Gifted Man

Filmed in NY by CBS Television Studios. Executive producers, Neal Baer, Carl Beverly, Sarah Timberman, Susannah Grant; director, Jonathan Demme; writer, Grant.Michael Holt - Patrick Wilson Anna Paul - Jennifer Ehle Rita Perkins-Hall - Margo Martindale Anton - Pablo Schreiber If you slice it down to its bones (an appropriate analogy for a medical program), "A Gifted Man" owes a debt to "A Christmas Carol": The series features Patrick Wilson as the self-absorbed neurosurgeon who experiences a belated spiritual epiphany, unlocking do-gooder impulses that transform him from talented bastard into something closer to Dr. Kildare. The semi-religious component (embodied here by the ghost of doctor's past) will likely play well with CBS' heartland audience, but the longterm prognosis hangs on whether the series can find a pulse beyond just older viewers in an up-for-grabs Friday timeslot. Wilson's Dr. Michael Holt is arrogant and brilliant before a surprise visit from his ex-wife Anna (Tony winner Jennifer Ehle). Yet that chance encounter takes on a different hew when he discovers she died prior to their meeting (why he didn't hear about this earlier is a mystery best left ignored), leading him to offer his services to an overwhelmed clinic his ex had championed. Suddenly, Holt is exhibiting a more humane streak and performing pro bono surgeries -- a change that isn't lost on those around him, including his sister (Julie Benz) and office manager (Margo Martindale, built for better stuff than the pilot presents). Sis even enlists a spiritual guide ("The Wire's" Pablo Schreiber) to see if there's a way to exorcise Anna's gh-gh-ghost. Developed by Susannah Grant and run by Neal Baer (a medical doctor who worked on "ER" before "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"), "A Gifted Man" is certainly earnest, in a "Marcus Welby, M.D." kind of way. Post-sale tinkering also improved the pilot, with Anna becoming Holt's conscience in a way that better explains her presence, while extracting some humor from their only-he-sees-her encounters. Beyond establishing the premise, the opener features three medical plots -- one about a tennis prodigy, another devoted to a difficult patient (Bill Irwin) and finally Michael's grudging efforts to help an ailing kid. It's manipulative, but fairly effective. Granted, there's been no shortage of medical shows built around wish-fulfillment fantasies of doctors who genuinely care, with nary a mention of insurance forms or HMOs. It's just that medicine has grown more complicated and even politically thorny. Presumably, the series' beating heart lies between two comforting notions -- the existence of a larger spiritual world and the good a committed physician can accomplish here on Earth once touched by an angel or infused with the milk of human kindness. Whether there's enough material to sustain a series stemming from Michael's pivot toward greater generosity of spirit thanks to Anna's gentle prodding remains unclear. CBS' ratings expectations can't be unreasonably high, and Wilson feels like a star who many CBS viewers will think of not just as gifted but as "that nice-looking young man." Even so, those with a stake in "A Gifted Man's" fate ought to practice the same regimen many follow as they go under the knife: Put trust in the surgeon, yes, but also pray for help from a higher power.Camera, Tom Weston; production designer, John Kasarda; editors, Mark Manos, Michael Schweitzer, Nancy Forner; casting, Bernard Telsey, Risa Bramon Garcia. 60 MIN.With: Julie Benz, Bill Irwin. Contact Brian Lowry at brian.lowry@variety.com

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Virtuos buys Sparx

BEIJING -- Shanghai-based vidgame company Virtuos has bought the assets and core team of VFX and animation company Sparx, and intends to reopen the business's Vietnam studio. The offer enables Virtuos to help expand the help agreed to clients within the movie industry, it stated inside a statement. Virtuos provides digital entertainment production services and it has tried movies since 2008, creating high-quality three dimensional models for films including the 2010 "Rango." Sparx may be the three dimensional animation and VFX shingle behind movies like the 2008 feature "Igor," starring John Cusack and Steve Buscemi. Virtuos Boss Gilles Langourieux stated getting together Virtuos' art production infrastructure with Sparx knowledge of film-quality animation, cinematics and VFX allows the organization to provide a more fully integrated solution. Our roots in HD game production have given us the talents to produce very high-quality assets, including digital doubles, for that movie industry," stated Langourieux. The teams in Shanghai and Vietnam have previously begun cooperating on new projects. After getting into new facilities in November, Sparx Vietnam is going to be broadened to its original size in excess of 100 staff in 2012. Sparx utilizes a lot more than 100 animation professionals in Saigon and Shanghai, and aims to use a lot more than 200 through the finish of 2012. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

Letter from Toronto: Friends with Kids Falters in the End, But Does Right By Adam Scott

Jennifer Westfeldt’s sort-of romantic comedy Friends with Kids is on to something, even if in the end it suffers from a failure of nerve. This is actor and screenwriter Westfeldt’s directorial debut (she co-wrote and starred in the 2001 feature Kissing Jessica Stein), and it’s polished to the point of shallow glossiness — it could benefit from being a little rougher, a little messier. But the picture at least attempts to wrestle with the notion that there’s no single right way to raise a family or navigate a partnership. And it acknowledges, if only fleetingly, the way very well-meaning people who are parents can often be incredibly smug toward those who aren’t, insinuating that their own lives are somehow more meaningful because they have kids who run them ragged. At one point Westfeldt and Adam Scott, who play best friends Julie and Jason, ponder how much their friends changed after they had kids. “I don’t know these people anymore,” Jason says, bewildered after he’s just attended a dinner party where frazzled, distracted parents did nothing but snap at one another and at their children, completely unable to enjoy themselves or one another. “These people are mean and angry.” The tide shifts when Jason and Julie decide to have a child together without becoming romantically involved. They’ve been close friends for years, and they live in the same apartment building — why not? The experiment goes surprisingly well, and the two end up with a pretty good kid who really does seem to be enriching their lives. In one of the movie’s most gratifying sequences, their traditionally coupled friends, played by a Bridesmaids reunion cast including Maya Rudolph, Chris O’Dowd, Kristen Wiig and Jon Hamm (Westfeldt’s partner in real life), speculate about how out-of-control the new parents’ lives must be, only to find that Jason and Julie’s unorthodox arrangement is extremely efficient and agreeable. But Friends with Kids ends up turning on itself, becoming a more conventional comedy than it sets out to be. In the end, Jason and Julie do end up fitting themselves into a mold, although at least the transition doesn’t come easy. Westfeldt’s Julie is too adorable by half: She’s a cutie-pie neurotic, and the appeal wears thin quickly. But as writer and director, Westfeldt has at least done right by Adam Scott, a fine comic actor who, until now, has been relegated to second-banana roles. A highly unscientific poll conducted here and there among my women friends, straight and gay, has revealed that all women love Adam Scott. I have not been able to determine the source of his charm, but it appears that in addition to being good-looking (but not too good-looking), he tends to come off as the kind of guy who has flaws you could live with: He’s a little smart-alecky but also smart and funny; he might leave his underwear on the floor, but he remembers to hang up his towel; and so forth. As I said, it’s all unscientific. Friends with Kids proves that Scott can carry a movie: His comic timing is crisp and on-point, but he’s also capable of playing it straight when he needs to. He’s marvelous in one revelatory scene where he enumerates Julie’s best qualities, and as written, it’s the sort of dialogue that could head right into pukefest territory, fast. Scott gives Friends with Kids some necessary edge, and though the picture overall could still be much sharper, from scene to scene, he’s key to its integrity. No wonder his Jason is superdad material.

No, Megan Fox Has Not Seen Transformers 3

If you’ve been wondering whether Megan Fox, the Transformers bombshell who dared to compare director Michael Bay to Hitler, has seen Dark of the Moon after being replaced by pouty pin-up Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, the answer is no. “I haven’t seen it yet, but I will see it,” Fox told Moviefone. “I mean, if they hadn’t been hitting me so hard on the press tour, I would have gone to the theater. […] I love Shia to death; I love him unconditionally. And I love that crew. […] I want to see it for them. I know it looked amazing in the trailer.” [Moviefone]

'Warrior' Director Gavin O'Connor On Film's Ending: 'The Goal Was To Really Make It Surprising'

Despite the fact that it did not dominate this area office over the past weekend, "Warrior" continues to be a movie worth speaking about. Additionally towards the five good reasons to view it which i pointed out a week ago, the film is surprising in most the best ways, one of these being the climactic fight and it is outcome. Without starting spoiler territory, when MTV News swept up with director and co-author Gavin O'Connor, we requested him how he worked out crafting the ending and determining the fates of these two primary figures (performed by Tom Sturdy and Joel Edgerton) - each of which team you are rooting for to win. "Well and not mention who what, one brother must win to win, another brother must lose to win," O'Connor described. "One brother must die and become reborn, one brother must surrender. The thing was to really make it surprising, yet whenever you consider it, inevitable." O'Connor also spoken about how exactly the film is all about a lot more than fighting and MMA. "The expectations of the movie are, 'Oh, it's mma I'd rather not view it,A because in writing [it might appear like one factor], there is however a genuine artistry towards the sport," O'Connor described. "There's an athleticism towards the sport that's in the greatest level, and there's a spirituality towards the sport which i hope I taken because I recognized it, I felt it. ... In ways, the film isn't a fighting movie. It isn't a MMA movie but for your area of the film, for me personally, it is a love letter to individuals men and also the sport." What have you think about "Warrior?" Inform us within the comments or on Twitter!

TV Ratings: Packers-Saints Season Opener Scores for NBC

Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images Thursday marked the beginning of the official NFL football season, and it proved to be a winner for NBC in the ratings. The matchup between the Green Bay Packers and the New Orleans Saints was the second-highest rated regular season primetime game in 13 years and was the second-highest rated season opener to date. For NBC, the Packers victory ranked as the second highest telecast for the network. The game delivered a 17.2 overnight rating, the highest on any network since the Denver Broncos-Miami Dolphins matchup on Dec. 21, 1998, which drew a 17.4. The Packers-Saints game peaked right before halftime with an 18.8. CBS' Big Brother (6.5 million total viewers, 2.4) dipped 4 percent, with the network placing second in the ad-coveted demo (1.7) after NBC. CBS aired a fall preview (5.8 million, 1.6) following a Big Bang Theory repeat, that improved 14 percent from last year's telecast. ABC's two-hour season finale of Rookie Blue (4.9 million, 1.1) rose 9 percent from last week, with the network snagging the third spot in the demo with a 1.2 average. TV Ratings

Adam Pascal to Join Broadway's 'Memphis'

NEW YORK (AP) A former star of "Rent" is moving into "Memphis."Producers of the rhythm 'n' blues musical said Tuesday that Adam Pascal will take over the role of Huey Calhoun from Chad Kimball on Oct. 25.Pascal is perhaps most known for originating the role of Roger in "Rent." His other theater credits include "Aida" and "Cabaret" on Broadway. He also starred in the film "School of Rock" with Jack Black."Memphis," a tale of segregation and integration set in the American South in the 1950s, won four Tony Awards in 2010, including best musical.Copyright 2011 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. "Memphis" PHOTO CREDIT Joan Marcus NEW YORK (AP) A former star of "Rent" is moving into "Memphis."Producers of the rhythm 'n' blues musical said Tuesday that Adam Pascal will take over the role of Huey Calhoun from Chad Kimball on Oct. 25.Pascal is perhaps most known for originating the role of Roger in "Rent." His other theater credits include "Aida" and "Cabaret" on Broadway. He also starred in the film "School of Rock" with Jack Black."Memphis," a tale of segregation and integration set in the American South in the 1950s, won four Tony Awards in 2010, including best musical.Copyright 2011 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

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Apple Says Steve Jobs Is Exiting As CEO

UPDATED: Steve Jobs resigned in a letter (see below) today effective immediately saying he could no longer meet his duties and expectations as Apple CEO.But he did not specifically address the state of his health.What do you think the effect on Hollywood will be? He reinvigorated animation at Disney through Pixar and helped engineer that studio’s purchase of the CGI toon hitmaker. His hardware and software have helped Big Media find new platforms for their content when DVD sales hit the skids. Analysts agree that the next arena for Apple to master is television and that newly namedCEO Tim Cook, formerlythe company’s COO, may be even better suited to guide the company there. Butwithout Jobs’ genius facility for imagineering and branding, Apple’s future remains unclear. Here’s Jobs’ letter: To the Apple Board of Directors and the Apple Community: I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apples CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come. I hereby resign as CEO of Apple. I would like to serve, if the Board sees fit, as Chairman of the Board, director and Apple employee. As far as my successor goes, I strongly recommend that we execute our succession plan and name Tim Cook as CEO of Apple. I believe Apples brightest and most innovative days are ahead of it. And I look forward to watching and contributing to its success in a new role. I have made some of the best friends of my life at Apple, and I thank you all for the many years of being able to work alongside you. Steve — Here’s the Apple announcement: CUPERTINO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Apples Board of Directors today announced that Steve Jobs has resigned as Chief Executive Officer, and the Board has named Tim Cook, previously Apples Chief Operating Officer, as the companys new CEO. Jobs has been elected Chairman of the Board and Cook will join the Board, effective immediately. Steves extraordinary vision and leadership saved Apple and guided it to its position as the worlds most innovative and valuable technology company Steves extraordinary vision and leadership saved Apple and guided it to its position as the worlds most innovative and valuable technology company, said Art Levinson, Chairman of Genentech, on behalf of Apple’s Board. Steve has made countless contributions to Apples success, and he has attracted and inspired Apples immensely creative employees and world class executive team. In his new role as Chairman of the Board, Steve will continue to serve Apple with his unique insights, creativity and inspiration. The Board has complete confidence that Tim is the right person to be our next CEO, added Levinson. Tims 13 years of service to Apple have been marked by outstanding performance, and he has demonstrated remarkable talent and sound judgment in everything he does. Jobs submitted his resignation to the Board today and strongly recommended that the Board implement its succession plan and name Tim Cook as CEO. As COO, Cook was previously responsible for all of the companys worldwide sales and operations, including end-to-end management of Apples supply chain, sales activities, and service and support in all markets and countries. He also headed Apples Macintosh division and played a key role in the continued development of strategic reseller and supplier relationships, ensuring flexibility in response to an increasingly demanding marketplace. Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple has reinvented the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and has recently introduced iPad 2 which is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices.

Fox to bow 'Miss Bala,' 'Yellow Sea' in U.S.

'Miss Bala'Fox Intl. Prods., the studio's busy local-language production arm for overseas releases, is going to give a number of its slate a niche theatrical push within the U.S.: Gerardo Naranjo's Mexican crime drama "Miss Bala" and Hong-jim Na's South Korean crime thriller "The Yellow Ocean" can get limited domestic runs through twentieth century Fox. Studio will unspool "Bala" March. 14 in New You are able to while "Yellow" will even unspool a while within the fall. D Films prexy David Dinerstein is dealing with Fox to plan domestic marketing and distribution for photos, with discussions for future films within the works. Rollout arrange for "Bala" and "Yellow," however, is one thing of the trial run for Fox and FIP. As the studio is talking about other potential releases, both films' success will settle if the studio releases future Fox Int'l. pictures. News of both photos comes three several weeks after Fox introduced its Fox World Cinema label, made to take advantage of its northern border American ancillary worth of FIP films. Some earlier FIP game titles (for example last year's Indian romantic drama "I'm Khan") have unspooled via Searchlight or side stepped U.S. theaters entirely. "Miss Bala" opened in Cannes' Not Certain Regard section this might and it has guaranteed a place both in the Toronto Film Festival's Contemporary World Cinema selection and also the New You are able to Film Festival this fall. "Bala," professional created by Gael Garcia Bernal, Diego Luna and Geminiano Pineda, is really a co-manufacture of Canana and FIP. "The Yellow Ocean" (also known as "The Killer") also performed in Cannes' Not Certain Regard section after its December 2010 Korean release and gained star Jung-woo ' best actor kudos in the Asian Film Honours. "Ocean" is really a Popcorn Film production in colaboration with Showbox/Mediaplex Corporation and FIP. Under mind Sanford Panitch, FIP produces some 25 films annually, only most of which are thought a great fit for any U.S. release. FIP along with other studio local-language production divisions generally goal for fare more commercial than typical U.S. foreign-language arthouse releases. They are usually created for specific areas and never likely to be launched locally. Sony's worldwide arm launched the monster hit "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" via its Classics arm greater than a decade ago to wild success, but couple of good examples of these synergy have adopted. Music Box's success using its "Girl Using the Dragon Tattoo" trilogy of thrillers might be impacting on Fox plus some other galleries to re-think the possibility of the foreign-language fare. Dinerstein's D outfit has seen success with this particular year's roadshow rollout of Kevin Smith's "Red-colored Condition," accumulating large box office by tying tests to Smith's lecture looks. Just before creating his working as a consultant, Dinerstein was prexy of Lakeshore Entertainment and co-prexy of Vital Classics. Rachel Abrams led for this report. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

George Clooney's 'The Descendants' to Close New York Film Festival

The Film Society of Lincoln Center has announced that Alexander Payne's The Descendants, starring George Clooney, will be the Closing Night film at the 49th New York Film Festival. The festival's main slate consists of 27 feature films and the return of On Cinema, previously titled The Cinema Inside Me, which will feature an in-depth conversation with Payne. This year's festival will also feature programming to complement the main slate, including Masterworks programs. "In many of the films in this year's festival, characters pass from recognition of a problem or situation to actual resistance," says Richard Peña, selection committee chair & program director of the Film Society of Lincoln Center. "This confrontational attitude is perhaps a sign of our increasingly polarized times." The Descendants will screen at Alice Tuly Hall on Sunday, Oct. 16 and marks Payne's third time to the NYFF. Sideways and About Schmidt were previously shown. "We are delighted to welcome back Alexander Payne to the New York Film Festival. Payne'snuanced character studies capture the moral chaos lurking just below the surface of everyday American lives," said Rose Kuo, executive director at The Film Society of Lincoln Center. The NYFF takes place Sept. 30-Oct. 16. The 49th New York Film Festival main slate: Opening Night Gala Selection CARNAGE Director: Roman Polanski Country: France/Germany/Poland Centerpiece Gala Selection MY WEEK WITH MARILYN Director: Simon Curtis Country: UK Special Gala Presentations A DANGEROUS METHOD Director: David Cronenberg Country: UK/Canada/Germany THE SKIN I LIVE IN Director: Pedro Almodóvar Country: Spain Closing Night Gala Selection THE DESCENDANTS Director: Alexander Payne Country: USA 4:44: LAST DAY ON EARTH Director: Abel Ferrara Country: USA THE ARTIST Director: Michel Hazanavicius Country: France CORPO CELESTE Director: Alice Rohrwacher Country: Italy/Switzerland/France FOOTNOTE Director: Joseph Cedar Country: Israel GEORGE HARRISON: LIVING IN THE MATERIAL WORLD Director: Martin Scorsese Country: USA GOODBYE FIRST LOVE Director: Mia Hansen-Løve Country: France/Germany THE KID WITH A BIKE Director: Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne Country: Belgium/France LE HAVRE Director: Aki Kaurismäki Country: Finland/France/Germany THE LONELIEST PLANET Director: Julia Loktev Country: USA/Germany MARTHA MARCY MAY MARLENE Director: Sean Durkin Country: USA MELANCHOLIA Director: Lars von Trier Country: Denmark/Sweden/France/Germany/Italy MISS BALA Director: Gerardo Naranjo Country: Mexico ONCE UPON A TIME IN ANATOLIA Director: Nuri Bilge Ceylan Country: Turkey PINA Director: Wim Wenders Country: Germany/France/UK PLAY Director: Ruben Östlund Country: Sweden/France/Denmark POLICEMAN Director: Nadav Lapid Country: Israel/France A SEPARATION Director: Asghar Farhadi Country: Iran SHAME Director: Steve McQueen Country: UK SLEEPING SICKNESS Director: Ulrich Köhler Country: Germany/France/Netherlands THE STUDENT Director: Santiago Mitre Country: Argentina THIS IS NOT A FILM Director: Jafar Panahi and Mojtaba Mirtahmasb Country: Iran THE TURIN HORSE Director: Béla Tarr and Agnes Hranitzky Country: Hungary/France/Germany/Switzerland/USA Related Topics George Clooney