'Dark Dark night Rises' Trailer Records, New Photos Arrive

We understood the very first theatrical trailer for Christopher Nolan's Batman finale will be a huge hit, although not 12.5 million huge! Within the week following the trailer's massive debut, anticipation continues to be high for "The Dark Dark night Increases." New top quality stills and restored curiosity about an unused clip from "The Dark Dark night" only added fuel towards the rising fire. Listed here are the week's greatest Batman's tales to date. "Dark Dark night Increases" Trailer Tops "Avengers" Within the 24 hrs that adopted balance anticipated discharge of the very first full-length "Dark Dark night Increases" trailer, over 12.5 million people viewed it either around the iTunes Movie Trailer site or with the iTunes Trailers iOS applications. The discharge from Warner Bros. ensured to say the Batman's preview first showed to more powerful amounts than "The Avengers" trailer, beating it by a lot more than 2 million sights. New "Dark Dark night Increases" Stills Get to Top Quality We'd seen the pictures already when Empire featured them within their large "Increases" problem, however we obtain to savor them in a much clearer, hi-res quality. Particulars that did not pull through within the scans, such as the more knowledge about Bane's costume and problem, stick out within the new versions. We are also treated for an epic shot from the guy behind everything, Christopher Nolan, repping the format he loves a lot, IMAX. Joker Rides public transit in Unused "Dark Dark night" Footage The alternate take from the Joker from the chartered bus because it drives from the overflowing hospital has existed for a long time. But now Kevin Cruz tweeted it to his scores of fans, and also the clip made the models once again. It can make you question the other unused footage is available from the performance people can't appear to consume enough of. Inform us that which you thought of history week's "Dark Dark night Increases" news within the comments below as well as on Twitter!

Jen Aniston, Kaira Pitt Breakup: The (Alleged) Sperm Donor Story

Remember when Jennifer Aniston and Kaira Pitt were heading out? It appears just like a lifetime ago. However, just whenever you think it is impossible to locate anything new or newsworthy concerning the former famous couple, a strange, tabloid-y nugget of information will get dropped in the sky. Inside a piece in the NY Occasions Magazine, author Maureen Lower talks about the late agent Sue Mengers and also the odd suggestion she gave Aniston. Mengers, who died from pneumonia earlier this October, symbolized a few of the greatest stars on the planet a number of other A-listers she considered buddies, including Jen. So, after Pitt left Aniston for Julia Roberts, Dowd states that Mengers told the 'Friends' star something totally bizarre. "After Kaira Pitt left Jennifer Aniston for Julia Roberts, Mengers explained that they advised her beloved Jen to request Kaira for his sperm." Wow ... yea, let us just think that Aniston never was in a position to follow-through on that suggestion. For Kaira, he's fresh off a Golden Globe nomination for 'Moneyball.' Positive thing he and Angelina avoid this kind of news. [via NYTimes Magazine] [Photo: Getty Images] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Saban, Lionsgate in Celestial deal

Lionsgate presently has a foothold in China since it's Tiger Gate Entertainment is joining forces with Celestial Pictures to produce Celestial Tiger Entertainment. Saban Capital, Lionsgate's partner within the Asian TV distribution venture Tiger Gate, will inject a "substantial" but unspecified amount into growing the organization, and it'll function as the majority owner within the investment stated people near to the deal. The brand new company will concentrate on top quality pay TV, article marketing and distribution across Asia. It pairs Tiger Gate's systems in Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and also the Philippines with Celestial's channels in China. Lionsgate released Tiger Gate in 2008 and introduced Saban Capital, an investment vehicle for billionaire Haim Saban, into the organization this year. Particularly, the selection includes Tiger Gate's KIX, an action entertainment funnel KIX HD and Thrill, a horror and suspense movie internet. Celestial adds Celestial Movies, a 24-hour funnel charged because the most broadly distribbed Chinese movie network Celestial Classic Movies, a Chinese fighting techinques, drama, comedy and action internet and Celestial Movies when needed. Saban, which is opening a workplace in Hong Kong the coming year, continues to be ramping up its presence in the area. It is a majority owner in Taomee, a online children's entertainment company in China, and it has committed to Indonesian media company MNC. Celestial Pictures is really a unit of Astro, a media holding company that is the owner of the main satellite television platform in Malaysia, the Shaw Siblings film library -- the earth's biggest library of Chinese films -- and distributes movie channels globally. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

Vital names Crawley prexy of int'l marketing

Crawley Vital Pictures has drawn on veteran Disney marketing professional Nic Crawley because the leader of worldwide marketing. Componen introduced Monday that Crawley -- who left his publish as senior Vice president of worldwide marketing in the Mouse House a week ago -- will start work on the studio immediately. "We're able to 't be more happy about Nic joining we,Inch stated Paramount's Chief Marketing Officer Josh Greenstein. "Nic has incredible passion, talent, and experience. His depth of understanding from the worldwide marketplace is a great resource for the diverse slate of films continuing to move forward.InchCrawley will are accountable to Greenstein and will also be based at studio headquarters in La. Vital noted within the announcement that marketing and purchasers functions presently carried out in your area in areas worldwide continued to be unchanged.Greenstein and Crawley works carefully with another former Disney professional, Anthony Marcoly, who had been named at the end of October as leader of Vital Worldwide. Marcoly, who ankled as leader of Wally Disney Pictures Intl. in The month of january 2010, changed Andrew Cripps, that has elected to not stick with the studio. Par's release slate includes "Mission: Impossible -- Ghost Protocol" and "The Adventures of Tintin," which opens Wednesday, and "The Demon Inside" on Jan. 6. Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com

8 Reasons Why 'My Week With Marilyn' Can Be Considered a Musical or Comedy

One of the more head-scratching moments of the Golden Globe nominations on Thursday morning that didn't include Sofia Vergara butchering Martin Scorsese's name? The fact that 'My Week With Marilyn' -- an ostensible drama about Marilyn Monroe's clandestine maybe-affair with a third assistant director on the set of 'The Prince and the Showgirl' -- was nominated in the Best Motion Picture Musical or Comedy category. How could this happen? Ahead, eight reasons why you could consider 'Marilyn' a musical or comedy should you be so inclined to do so. 1. Michelle Williams sings -- twice! You couldn't really call 'My Week With Marilyn' a musical with a straight face -- even 'The Muppets,' with its unending supply of songs doesn't actually seem to really qualify as a musical -- but Michelle Williams does sing two songs in the film, including 'Heat Wave' during the opening credits. That counts!? 2. Kenneth Branagh is really funny! Not to say that Kenneth Branagh is comic relief in 'My Week With Marilyn,' but he kinda is? As a foul-mouthed and exasperated Sir Laurence Olivier, Sir Kenny (we're tight) lands many a punchline. There are laughs in this film -- which certainly allows it to be placed alongside 'The Artist' and '50/50' on the Best Feature Musical or Comedy list. 3. Michelle Williams smiles a lot! True story: despite playing the bummed out Marilyn Monroe for much of the film, Williams gets to flash her movie-star smile on more than one occasion; this is like the anti-'Blue Valentine'! 4. Eddie Redmayne smiles even more! As Colin Clark, rising star Eddie Redmayne affects a look of constant bemused glee on his expressive face. You would too if you were acting opposite a skinny-dipping Michelle Williams-as-Marilyn Monroe. 5. Toby Jones and Dominic Cooper have hilarious accents! What is going on with these two? As Monroe's American publicist and producer/ex-lover, respectively, Jones and Cooper sound like teamsters circa 1952. They coulda been contenders, ya galoot! 6. The Katy Perry 'My Week With Marilyn' video It's not in the movie, but that weird mash-up of 'Marilyn' and 'The One That Got Away' is both musical and comedy. Unintentional, perhaps, but still: funny! 7. 'The Prince and the Showgirl' The film within the film in 'My Week With Marilyn,' the much-discussed 'The Prince and the Showgirl,' was a comedy. By extension, doesn't that mean 'My Week With Marilyn' is a comedy? (Not really, but for the purposes of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, absolutely!) 8. Because Harvey Weinstein probably wanted 'My Week With Marilyn' to be a musical/comedy Whatever happens at the Oscars between Williams, Meryl Streep and Viola Davis, one thing is clear: on Jan. 15, it's likely that both Streep (for her work in 'The Iron Lady') and Williams will take home Golden Globes for The Weinstein Company. Who is gonna beat Williams in her Best Actress category? Certainly not Kate Winslet or Jodie Foster or Kristen Wiig or Charlize Theron, the bona fides of their performances aside. It's a two-for-one Weinstein night! If only the Academy Awards worked this way too. [Photo: TWC] 2012 Golden Globe Nominees Best Actor in a DramaBest Actor in a DramaBest Actor in a DramaBest Actor in a DramaBest Actor in a DramaBest Actress in a DramaBest Actress in a DramaBest Actress in a DramaBest Actress in a DramaBest Actress in a DramaBest Actor in a Comedy/MusicalBest Actor in a Comedy/MusicalBest Actor in a Comedy/MusicalBest Actor in a Comedy/MusicalBest Actor in a Comedy/MusicalBest Actress in a Comedy/MusicalBest Actress in a Comedy/MusicalBest Actress in a Comedy/MusicalBest Actress in a Comedy/MusicalBest Actress in a Comedy/MusicalBest Supporting ActorBest Supporting ActorBest Supporting Actor'A Dangerous Method'Best Supporting ActorBest Supporting ActressBest Supporting ActressBest Supporting ActressBest Supporting ActressBest Supporting ActressBest DirectorBest DirectorBest DirectorBest DirectorBest Director See All Moviefone Galleries » Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Steven Spielberg's Longtime Below-the-Line Collaborators Talk About the Legendary Director, Making 'War Horse' (Exclusive Video)

Several days ago, I had the privilege of moderating a Q&A in NY with seven incredibly talented people whose names and faces are not known to the general public, but whose contributions were essential to the making of many of our most cherished films over the past few decades -- including and especially those directed by Steven Spielberg, with whom all have closely collaborated on numerous cinematic ventures, most recently during the making of the epic Oscar contender War Horse.our editor recommends'The Artist,' 'War Horse' Among Contenders Nominated for Satellite Awards'War Horse': The Making of Steven Spielberg's WWI Epic'War Horse': Newest Trailer Heavy on Orchestration, Heartstring Pulling (Video) PHOTOS: Steven Spielberg on Set They were ... producer Kathleen Kennedy, who has produced or executive produced the vast majority of Spielberg's films since her first, E.T. (1982), and who has produced a grand total of six films that received best picture Oscar nominations: E.T., The Color Purple (1985), The Sixth Sense (1999), Seabiscuit (2003), Munich (2005), and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) production designer Rick Carter, who has worked on eight films that Spielberg has directed dating back to Empire of the Sun (1987), and who has twice been nominated for the best art direction Oscar, for Forrest Gump (1994) and Avatar (2010) -- he won for the latter first assistant director Adam Somner, who has served in that capacity on Spielberg's last five films, as well as Gladiator (2000), Black Hawk Down (2001), Seabiscuit (2003), There Will Be Blood (2007), and many other memorable films costume designer Joanna Johnston, who has worked on five Spielberg films since 1989, as well as Forrest Gump (1994), The Sixth Sense (1999), Cast Away (2000), and many other memorable films makeup artist Lois Burwell, who has worked on four films that Spielberg has directed dating back to Saving Private Ryan (1998), and who has twice been nominated for the best makeup Oscar, for Braveheart (1995) and Saving Private Ryan -- she won for the former cinematographer Janusz Kaminski, who has shot all of the films that Spielberg has directed dating back to Schindler's List (1993), and who has twice won the best cinematography Oscar, for Schindler's List and Saving Private Ryan (1998) -- he was also nominated but did not win for Amistad (1997) and The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007) film editor Michael Kahn, who has worked on virtually all of Spielberg's films dating back to Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), and who has garnered seven best film editing Oscar nominations, winning for three, all Spielberg films -- Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), Schindler's List (1993), and Saving Private Ryan (1998) I hope that you'll check out our conversation, through which I learned a great deal about each of these artists, Spielberg, and the making of many of the films on which they have collaborated, especially War Horse. PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery The Making of Steven Spielberg's 'War Horse' Steven Spielberg War Horse

Shame's Late Night Lovers Pile on David Denby

When it rains it pours. Ask David Denby, the embattled, embargo-flouting NYer critic who, over the course of one week, has drawn the wrath of both Scott Rudin and Shame’s unsung co-stars Calamity Chang and DeeDee Luxe — a.k.a. Late Night Lover #1 and #2. Tough crowd! Best known as veteran performers on the NYC burlesque scene, the ladies had already taken Twitter swings at Denby’s NYer colleague (and Shame hater) Anthony Lane a couple weeks ago. This morning, a few days after Denby blogged his own disapproval of the McQueen, the duo returned to their respective Twitter pages for their latest arousing tag-team effort. It all went something like this: .bbpBox{background:url(http://a0.twimg.com/profile_background_images/55790865/Twitter_BG_Final_final.jpg) #9AE4E8;padding:20px;}Denby on “Shame”: The film “is borderline absurd, and I’m amazed that so many people seem to be taking it seriously” http://t.co/yaYOfRDASat Dec 10 22:50:04 via HootSuiteThe NYerNewYorker .bbpBox{background:url(http://a1.twimg.com/profile_background_images/274936185/wallpaper2.jpg) #F2A973;padding:20px;}He’s even grouchier! Lol @DeeDeeLuxe @NewYorker http://t.co/2gLmdc4FMon Dec 12 17:43:19 via Twitter for iPhoneCalamity ChangCalamityChang .bbpBox{background:url(http://a1.twimg.com/images/themes/theme11/bg.gif) #FF6699;padding:20px;}@CalamityChang @NewYorker More like hes working out his own religious issues than critiquing the film. Seems he had a cathartic journey…Tue Dec 13 09:36:32 via webDeeDee LuxeDeeDeeLuxe .bbpBox{background:url(http://a1.twimg.com/images/themes/theme11/bg.gif) #FF6699;padding:20px;}@CalamityChang Hilariously dramatic-Fasbndr lies naked spread-eagled on his bed, nailed to his cross. Brandon Sullivan screws for your sins.Tue Dec 13 10:14:22 via webDeeDee LuxeDeeDeeLuxe Amazing! I cannot wait to see what fallout comes of Denby’s inevitable “We Bought the Zoo, or whatever it’s called” takedown. Does Crystal the Monkey tweet? Follow S.T. VanAirsdale on Twitter. Follow Movieline on Twitter.

Terrific pix, period

Sketch of the inner sanctum at Britain's intelligence service in 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.'Costumes from 'Anonymous.'Costumes from 'Anonymous.'Madonna's 'W.E.' meticulously re-created the garments worn by Britains high society in the '30s and '40s.Oscar loves period dramas, especially if they're set across the pond, and this year Blighty rules the waves again with four films that together span some 400 years of glorious (and less-than-glorious) English history -- "Anonymous," "W.E.," "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" and "The Iron Lady."Four teams of artists met the challenge of using art direction, costumes and makeup to depict the various eras, and three of the four directors of these films aren't even British: Roland Emmerich, a German, tackled Shakespeare in "Anonymous"; Michigan-born Madonna examined Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson; and Swede Tomas Alfredson re-created Cold War England. Only "Iron Lady" helmer Phyllida Lloyd is a Brit.There's little left of 16th century London, so after extensive research in museums, "Anonymous" production designer Sebastian Krawinkel and his team decided to design and build everything at Babelsberg studios outside Berlin, including the Globe and Rose theaters and "a London street with 14 houses and a muddy road on the backlot, which gave us a lot of control."Costume designer Lisy Christl made 300 costumes for the film. Like Krawinkel, she visited museums, archives and galleries, and talked to historians. When she returned to Babelsberg and began designing, "it was a bit like a puzzle, as I'd take a color from one source, and maybe a sleeve from another, and build something from the different elements." Her biggest hurdle: re-creating the rich embroidery of the Elizabethan era. "You can't do it today, so our workshops in London and Berlin came up with this faux-embroidery, which worked well."For "Spy" production designer Maria Djurkovic, family roots offered a window into the murky world of espionage. "I'm British-born but my mother is Czech, my father half-Russian, half-Montenegrin, so I have very powerful memories of childhood holidays behind the Iron Curtain," she says. To re-create the world of the Cold War, "Tomas and I looked at photographs, visited Churchill's War Rooms and made our own version of '70s mess and clutter." It also helped that she inherited an extensive library of period books and magazines from her grandmother.Her greatest resource was access to "Spy" author David Cornwall (who wrote as John le Carre). He gave detailed descriptions of the practical workings of MI6. "At night all desk drawers were left empty, glass sheets used to write on so that no imprints were left," she says. As for the use of sound-proofing foam in the conference room, "it was a bold visual of my own conceit," she admits, "but made logical sense for the most secret heart of MI6, and the idea got David's full support."To research the glamorous life of the duke and duchess, "W.E." costume designer Arianne Phillips immersed herself in the '30s and '40s, reading "as much as I could about the British monarchy and London society, as well as the haute couture world of Paris," she says. She also studied film clips, visited museums and sought out collectors of vintage clothing and jewelry. "Sotheby's helped us liaise with some of the private owners of pieces famously sold at the auction," she adds, "and talking to Sotheby's employees was extremely helpful for the 1997 story line."After the research, Phillips focused on sourcing vintage fabrics, trims and notions. "It's very important to understand the feel and touch of the real fabric from the time," she says. "Often we're limited to using contemporary fabrics since the vintage ones don't always stand the test of time. We were lucky to be able to see and examine some of the real garments owned by the duke and duchess."Jenny Shircore, makeup and hair on "W.E.," did research by looking at documentaries and contemporary magazines. To get the authentic 1940s look, she had the actors' hair "barbered into the short-back-and-sides style of the day. A light dressing such as Brylcreem was then worked into the hair. It was then parted into a high side or middle break and combed into a neat, controlled ultra-groomed finish."The men were clean-shaven, and Shircore "occasionally applied a moustache or two in the style of Ronald Coleman to accentuate the '40s look." The ladies' make-up was, "a flat powdered look," she says. "Hair was always dressed close to the head, keeping a neat head shape, and either softly curled or shaped into crisp waves along the hairline."Although "The Iron Lady" is set in the more recent past, it still presented challenges for production designer Simon Elliott. "We were blessed with the fact that there's so much archive footage of Margaret Thatcher during her time in office, but as the scope of the film took us from the 1940s through to the 1990s -- with some of the decades only with us for a couple of scenes, it was essential that the audience very quickly have a sense of period," he says.Shooting in central London locations became, "a logistical problem of permission, road closure, and the sheer scale of set dressing," adds Elliott. For one scene illustrating the stranglehold of the unions during a rubbish strike in the '70s, "the only solution was a huge overnight dress with enormous amounts of artificial refuse delivered though the night for a dawn shoot."Eye on the Oscars: Art Direction, Costume Design & Makeup:Terrific pix, period | Paris' palette competes with L.A. duotone | Makeup magic turns Streep to Thatcher | Older crafts rise to the challenge of 3D Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

Box Office Report: 'New Year's Eve,' 'The Sitter' Lead Another Soft Weekend

Garry Marshall's star-packed ensemble pic New Year's Eve finished Friday with a tepid $5.1 million, diminishing chances that the movie will open to $20 million. Instead, the movie is looking a $15 million debut.our editor recommendsBox Office Report: 'New Year's Eve' Ringing in the Holiday EarlyBox Office Preview: 'New Year's Eve,' 'The Sitter' Open in Advance of Holiday CrushNew Movie Reviews: 'New Year's Eve,' 'Young Adult,' Madonna's 'W.E.' Hitting Theaters 'Young Adult': What the Critics Are Saying The Warner Bros. and New Line film still came in No. 1 for the day, followed by 20th Century Fox's new R-rated comedy The Sitter with $3.7 million. Headlining Jonah Hill in his first starring role, Sitter is eyeing a $10 million weekend. PHOTOS: 'New Year's Eve' Premiere Red Carpet Arrivals New Year's Eve and The Sitter are leading another soft weekend at the domestic box office, which could be down from last year by as much as 8 percent. Heading into the weekend, New Year's Eve had been projected to gross $20 million or higher in its debut. While that's far less than the $72 million bow of Marshall's Valentine's Day over the four-day Valentine's Day/President's Day weekend in 2010, Warner Bros. expects the film to have an especially strong multiple and play through New Year's Day since it's the only holiday romantic comedy. New Year's Eve, which cost $26 million to make, includes Michelle Pfeiffer, Zac Efron, Ashton Kutcher, Katherine Heigl, Lea Michele, Robert De Niro, Josh Duhamel, Halle Berry, Abigail Breslin, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Hilary Swank and Seth Meyers. PHOTOS: 'Young Adult' Premiere Red Carpet Arrivals New Year's Eve received a B+ CinemaScore, while The Sitter, which cost under $25 million to make, received a C+. The two new films knocked The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn--Part 1 from its top perch after ruling the box office for three weekends. On Friday, Breaking Dawn placed No. 3, grossing $2.5 million for a domestic cume of $259.3. Disney's The Muppets came in No. 4, grossing an estimated $1.7 million for a North American cume of $60.4 million. Martin Scorsese's Hugo placed No. 5 as it expanded into a total of 2,600 theaters, grossing $1.6 million for a total $28.9 million. Paramount is distributing the film. Sony's holiday day film Arthur Christmas enjoyed a stellar hold, falling only 13 percent on Friday to $1.4 million for a cume of $28.3 million. Fox Searchlight's The Descendants followed with $1.3 million as it upped its theater count to 876 for cume of $20.6 million. PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery Biggest Box Office Bombs Related Topics Box Office New Year's Eve The Sitter

Cara Loften...Got the Part

Cara Loften...Got the Part Role: Celebrindal, an elf queen in 'Frigg's Oath,' a nonunion short film By Jesse Landberg December 10, 2011 When a role is described as "legendary," the word is often being used figuratively. Unless, of course, that role happens to be in a production steeped in Norse mythologysuch as "Frigg's Oath," a short film in which Cara Loften plays the elf queen Celebrindal."It's my dream to play strong, courageous, even mythical female characters, which is exactly what this film offered," explains an enthusiastic Loften. "I've always loved that big, boisterous character-acting vein, though given my look, I'm not often cast in that area."Loften, who is currently nonunion, submitted herself for the film's title role and was called in to audition shortly thereafter. Despite glowing feedback from the producers, who praised her non-native British accent in particular, she couldn't escape the feeling that she was slightly too young for the matriarchal Frigg. When it came down to a choice between her and one other actor for the role, Loften's suspicions were confirmed. This was not the end of her quest, however, but the start of a different journey."She was supposed to be playing a goddess who was a mother, so her age didn't really work out in the end, but we ended up casting her anyway because we loved her so much," says the film's writer-director, Alia Victor. Loften "is definitely one of those people who can command a lens, so we wrote a role just for her. It was a no-brainer; we just had to get her in the film somehow.""They asked, 'How would you feel if we wrote you your own role?' " says Loften. That character was Celebrindala name that's apparently an elvish approximation of Loften's own. "I was psyched, of course, because I'd wanted to be a part of the project anyway. I don't see how anyone could not want to be a part of it. You're creating your own mold for this character."Her elaborate costume of moss and feathers and intricate tribal face paintwhich will be digitally enhanced in postproductioncould not mask her commitment to the original creation entrusted to her. "Even when the camera was not on her, when we were just setting up or resting in between takes, she was so in character and so commanding," says Victor. "Only when she wrapped her scene did she snap out of it."Since moving to NY City, Loften has trained with Teatro Punto and SITI Company and has been fortunate to find consistent film work since graduating from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in 2010. Nonetheless, she was surprised to learn that many of the dramatic settings for a nine-kingdom epic like "Frigg's Oath" could be found in the five boroughs. Says Loften, "Who knew there were catacombs in Harlem?"Has Back Stage helped you get cast in the past year? We'd love to tell your story. Be in the weekly column by emailing casting@backstage.com for NY or bswcasting@backstage.com for Los Angeles with "I Got the Part" in the subject line. Cara Loften...Got the Part Role: Celebrindal, an elf queen in 'Frigg's Oath,' a nonunion short film By Jesse Landberg December 10, 2011 When a role is described as "legendary," the word is often being used figuratively. Unless, of course, that role happens to be in a production steeped in Norse mythologysuch as "Frigg's Oath," a short film in which Cara Loften plays the elf queen Celebrindal."It's my dream to play strong, courageous, even mythical female characters, which is exactly what this film offered," explains an enthusiastic Loften. "I've always loved that big, boisterous character-acting vein, though given my look, I'm not often cast in that area."Loften, who is currently nonunion, submitted herself for the film's title role and was called in to audition shortly thereafter. Despite glowing feedback from the producers, who praised her non-native British accent in particular, she couldn't escape the feeling that she was slightly too young for the matriarchal Frigg. When it came down to a choice between her and one other actor for the role, Loften's suspicions were confirmed. This was not the end of her quest, however, but the start of a different journey."She was supposed to be playing a goddess who was a mother, so her age didn't really work out in the end, but we ended up casting her anyway because we loved her so much," says the film's writer-director, Alia Victor. Loften "is definitely one of those people who can command a lens, so we wrote a role just for her. It was a no-brainer; we just had to get her in the film somehow.""They asked, 'How would you feel if we wrote you your own role?' " says Loften. That character was Celebrindala name that's apparently an elvish approximation of Loften's own. "I was psyched, of course, because I'd wanted to be a part of the project anyway. I don't see how anyone could not want to be a part of it. You're creating your own mold for this character."Her elaborate costume of moss and feathers and intricate tribal face paintwhich will be digitally enhanced in postproductioncould not mask her commitment to the original creation entrusted to her. "Even when the camera was not on her, when we were just setting up or resting in between takes, she was so in character and so commanding," says Victor. "Only when she wrapped her scene did she snap out of it."Since moving to NY City, Loften has trained with Teatro Punto and SITI Company and has been fortunate to find consistent film work since graduating from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in 2010. Nonetheless, she was surprised to learn that many of the dramatic settings for a nine-kingdom epic like "Frigg's Oath" could be found in the five boroughs. Says Loften, "Who knew there were catacombs in Harlem?"Has Back Stage helped you get cast in the past year? We'd love to tell your story. Be in the weekly column by emailing casting@backstage.com for NY or bswcasting@backstage.com for Los Angeles with "I Got the Part" in the subject line.

Scott Rudin on 'Extremely Noisy and very Close' Waiting Game: 'It's a movie, Not just a Earthworm round the Finish from the Hook'

For Scott Rudin quote aficionados , this can be a banner five days. The brusque super producer began a couple of days by raging NYer film critic David Denby inside an email for damaging the 'Girl While using Dragon Tattoo' embargo. "The needs of playboy cannot trump your word," Rudin written inside an email. "The fact the review is great is immaterial, after i suspect you understand. You've very badly damaged the film that way, which i could not in good conscience invite you to definitely view another movie of mine again." Burn! But it is not only Denby who'll get wrath-y emails from Rudin -- it's the NY Occasions too. With an article about 'Extremely Noisy and very Close' -- the completely new Tom Hanks/Sandra Bullock film that Rudin produced, as well as the last remaining major Academy awards contender to screen for experts and tastemakers this year -- Rudin was asked for about his latest bit of "Oscar bait." "You are able to write what you look for, after i don't especially care," Rudin written inside an email to reporter Brooks Barnes. "It's a movie, not just a earthworm round the finish from the hook." Double burn! You just know Denby is reading through through this at this time around and sniggering to themselves. Whether 'Extremely Noisy and very Close' capitalizes on its positioning becoming an Oscar film is probably of minimal consequence to Rudin. Producer -- who won a Best Picture Oscar in 2007 for 'No Country for Old Men' -- also produced these 'Girl While using Dragon Tattoo' and 'Moneyball,' two other high-profile Academy Award competitors. 'Extremely Noisy and very Close' hits theaters in limited release later this month. [via NYT] [Photo: Warner Bros.] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Five Good Reasons To See 'Young Adult'

As Mavis Gary lounges in her own Hello Cat T-shirt, swigging a couple-liter of Diet Coke in the morning as the Kardashians drone without anyone's knowledge, it's obvious the title "Youthful Adult" (out today in limited release) refers not just in Mavis' occupation like a teen-lit author, but towards the protagonist herself, whom at age 30-something, hasn't quite developed. And she or he does not apologize for this. The Diablo Cody-composed, Jason Reitman-directed comedy follows Mavis as she returns the place to find Mercury, Minnesota, to regain her high-school sweetheart Buddy Slade (performed by Patrick Wilson), who's now married having a baby. But, again, Mavis does not care an excessive amount of about this. The film is really a amusing (and sometimes cringe-inducing) tale of perpetual adolescence that you simply will not wish to miss. Listed here are five good reasons to see "Youthful Adult." Charlize Theron Is Courageous It requires a particular self-confidence to portray a personality with the couple of redeeming characteristics, and Theron has it in spades. Actually, director Jason Reitman told Theron she was the only real actress he imagined within the role. "[It's] so nice, but additionally a little of the back-handed compliment," Theron lately joked to MTV News. Sorry, Charlize. We could not accept Jason more. Patton Oswalt: Leading Guy Sure, Patrick Wilson fills the stereotypical heartthrob role here, but it is Oswalt who nearly steals the show together with his nerdy Matt Freehauf, a higher school classmate of Mavis', who's now handicapped after being the victim of the hate crime. (The jocks thought he was gay...but he isn't.) Mavis and Matt's unlikely friendship is among the couple of soft spots in "Youthful Adult," and it is rapport you oddly can't help but root for. Diablo Cody Lite The Oscar-winning scribe of "Juno" includes a penchant for cool sight gags (hamburger phone, anybody?) and catchphrase-friendly dialogue ("Honest to blog!"), but Cody is pleasantly restrained in "Youthful Adult," not permitting quippy lines to upstage the storyline. (Though kudos for your "textual chemistry" pun, Diablo...) The Ending Without ruining the movie's conclusion, we'll just say things aren't ended having a large red-colored bow—something Theron stated helps make the story more in keeping with existence. "I sometimes watch movies online, and that i give them a call 'movie people,'" she stated. "I'm not sure these those who have massive facts and turn their lives around." Neither will we. Oddly, You May Just Relate As wretched as Mavis could be, you will naturally commiserate having a small-town woman done (kind of) good, who returns the place to find find very little has transformed. If you have gone back for any senior high school reunion, guess what happens we are speaking about. Would you intend on seeing "Youthful Adult"? Inform us within the comments as well as on Twitter!

Top Moments: Virgins' Horrifying First Hug and Mother's Large Twist

Virgin Journals Our top moments every week: 15. Worst Christmas Surprise: Andy is simply asking for trouble round the Office when he invites his new girlfriend for the Party at Dunder Mifflin where, just just in case you did not remember, his ex-girlfriend still works. And you know what happens he'll enter the stocking? Trouble. Round the advice from the equally broken-hearted Robert California, Erin can get wasted within the party and eventually ends up in the close hug (and possibly more?) with Robert, much to Andy's chagrin. Precisely what had you been expecting, Nard Dog? 14. Worst Break-Taking Moment: After not sleeping with anybody aside from her boyfriend Spencer in than six years, Jess is of course worried that they'll 't be adventurous enough in bed on her behalf new guy, Paul (the equally adorkable Justin Extended), on New Girl. Sadly, Jess ranges from adventurous (see: bondage-like lingerie) to disturbing in five seconds flat when she lightly chokes Paul because they are making out. Remember, Jess, you can't have intercourse with him if he's dead. This isn't Clerks. 13. Saddest Blindsiding: Annie finally decides to determine the romantic waters with Auggie on Covert Matters, taking his hands and telling him that he's alone sherrrd like to speak with after coming back from Stockholm. The usually intuitive Auggie, however, totally misreads her and, after giving her his Corvettes, drops a bombshell: He'll Eritrea to pursue rapport with Parker. Annie's heartbreak is compounded because Auggie, being blind, can't see her teary, crumpleface reaction. "I am in a position to literally hear you smiling," he notifies her. 12. Best Gift: Simply what does Leslie Knope love most? The Parks Department, Pawnee and sweets. (Possibly you've seen simply how much whipped cream she puts on her behalf account waffles?) So her Parks and Entertainment team pulls together to acquire her two perfect gifts: a re-growth and development of the Parks Department made entirely of chocolate plus an offer to use her campaign for City Council. Works this suggest Leslie Knope 2012 lollipops will be in our future? 11. Sealed getting an accident Award: Chuck and Blair fans, rejoice! Blair - finally - helps to make the decision we understood she'd and chooses to obtain together with Chuck on Gossip Girl. Bad the paparazzi get wind that Blair is departing her prince inside the dust and chase her limo in to a road block much like Blair and Chuck share a romantic hug. The finish result? A fiery crash plus an unknown fate for Chuck. It might be worse - Blair may have selected Serta. 10. Worst Temper Episode: Don't awake your pet! Sleeping beauty Kim Kardashian movies on sister Khloe when she wakes her around say goodbye on Kourtney and Kim Take NY. "[You're a dumb, little, evil f---ing troll. You've not a clue simply how much Personally, i can't stand you. You're disgusting," Kim texts Khloe. "[Kim thinks that] I'm spiteful, I'm jealous of her existence," Khloe states. "It's crazy they thinks by doing this, but furthermore sad." Reveal relating to this - specially when Kim unveils the primary of her frustration: Khloe isn't encouraging of her relationship with and marriage to Kris Humphries. Uh, well, she wasn't wrong. Team Khloe! 9. Oh, Mother Award: After Sophistication briefly will get lost (also called "that time Sophistication got baptized without telling anybody and butt-known as her mother 12 occasions") round the Good Wife, Alicia involves hard realization that they'll forget about juggle like a good lawyer, an excellent single mother together with a great girlfriend. Sadly, there's only title she'll have the ability to shed, so Alicia breaks tabs on Will, telling him "I am unable to,In . as tears stream lower her face. Will anxiously anxiously waited 15 years to acquire left such as this? 8. Best New Mystery: On Homeland, everything seems to go to according to Barbara and Saul's plan to take lower Master when Al Zahrani helps orchestrate a celebration in the public square. A man fitting Walker's description arrives, but Carrie's instincts immediately remind her something's wrong. It calculates that Master has truly employed a destitute lookalike to deliver within the place and before Barbara are capable of doing anything relating to this, Master remotely detonates a blast inside the man's brief-situation. Barbara is hurt, but she's bigger sea food to fry: There's a mole inside the CIA. Who's it? 7. Finest Disappointment: After improving its fourth season with a breaking point, Sons of Anarchy has gone out after some from the whimper. Like Hamlet, which Sons creator Kurt Sutter has reported becoming an inspiration, the show forces prince Jax to request: "To kill or else to kill Clay?," the man who wiped out Jax's father and bought popular on Jax's fiancée. Ultimately, the mix from the deus ex machina - Romeo is coping with the CIA! - as well as the Irish Kings' disinclination to handle SAMCRO without Clay forces Jax to keep the old guy around a while longer. Or as Hamlet might say, "Being... ongoing?" 6. Worst Drunken Hookup: Keep in mind that certain time attending school once your mother found visit and he or she embarrassed you before your pals? That's nothing in contrast regarding the Boardwalk Empire's Jimmy Darmody experienced. Grieving following a murder of his wife Angela, Jimmy flashes-towards the roots from the relationship at Princeton. But even throughout people fledgling occasions of puppy love, Jimmy's mother literally came involving the couple. While likely to Jimmy, Gillian can get so drunk she'll barely stand. When Jimmy helps her undress, Gillian kisses her boy and, due to their very own intoxication, it doesn't hang on a minute. No real surprise the indegent boy discontinued to battle inside the war! 5. Dying Becomes Her Award: Poor Crimson! First, Tate tries to pressure a suicide pact on her behalf account on American Horror Story. Then, when sherrrd like no part of that, he decides it is really an optimal time to demonstrate to her (also to us) that Crimson is actually dead. Yup, she OD'd on people pills she needed on friday, and Tate has squirreled away her decaying corpse - that's disgustingly teeming with flies - inside the basement. Between this and Tate impregnating her mother, maybe Violet's best dead? 4. Most Chilling Follow-up: When Bree finds out from Chuck the analysis into Alejandro's disappearance is becoming formally showed up on Desperate Regular folks, she will get she's nobody to exhibit to, so she rents a monotonous motel room where she contemplates suicide. She sits alone inside a table getting a bottle of alcohol together with a gun, and out of the blue features a vision of Mary Alice sitting across from her. She notifies Mary Alice they is actually unhappy and asks if she's happy after undertaking suicide. "I'm not unhappy," Mary Alice states cryptically before vaporizing, departing Bree to produce her choice. Avoid them, Bree! There's still over half the best season left to go to. 3. Large Women, Don't Cry Award: The X Factor has already established several dramatic eliminations (see: Astro's face-offered by Simon Cowell), nevertheless it was way worse when 13-year-old Rachel Crow can get the boot. She falls for the floor sobbing and screams "Mother," for cripe's No less than Rachel's reaction is a lot more age-appropriate in comparison to evaluate Nicole Scherzinger, who takes happens also sobbing, and can be so troubled they states nothing when Steve Manley shoves the microphone in their face. Is always that a cry for Rachel or possibly a cry for attention, Nicole? We really can't differentiate any more. 2. Best Bait and Switch: So Robin wasn't pregnant ultimately the way i Met Your Mother. (Why didn't she you need to conceiving a child test again?) Really, she finds out they cannot conceive, she notifies her supposed future children, Ted-style. Wait, what? Though Robin has not wanted children, she becomes overcome with sadness within the option being removed, leading you to definitely certainly believe that she must've adopted people kids, right? Not really a chance! The kids are a figment of her imagination, and he or she never increased to become parent. Can it be an affordable stunt? Possibly. But it's additionally a precise portrayal of her infertility: She's not losing children she handles to get rid of the idea, the concept - the vision - of those. 1. Most Terrifying Hug: Most of us have seen the infamous and unbearably awkward first hug from Virgin Journals at this time, but what none everyone was ready for might be the ceaseless lip-lock/jaw workout between Ryan and Shanna at their wedding. "The hug was, um, difficult to explain," Ryan's mother offers charitably. Other have known into it variously as "as being a mama bird feeding her chick," "nursing-like," and "chew-y." Let's just hope that practicing to attain perfection with this particular charming youthful couple. What were your top moments?

Best Movie Robot Of 2011: Vote For Your Favorite

With the end of the year rapidly approaching, the MTV Movies team is here to ask the hard questions. Which movie had the best ensemble cast of 2011, for one? How about the greatest sex scene of the year? Or perhaps the most important question of all: who was the best movie robot of 2011? It's a bizarre question, sure, but a fair one to ask: there were a ton of 'bots at the box office this year, some more menacing than others. From the courageous Optimus Prime to the useless '80s Robot, here are your picks for the year's best cinematic robot. Cast your vote after the jump! Optimus Prime, "Transformers: Dark Of The Moon" In "Dark of the Moon," the fearless leader of the Autobots did what fearless leaders of the Autobots do best: kicked extreme amounts of ass, took a whole lot of names, and ripped his arch-enemy's head and spinal cord clean out "Predator" style. Yeah, Prime's kind of a badass. Wafflebot, "A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas" "I LOVE YOU KUMAR." Never has a robot said such heartwarming words then promptly pissed away all warm and fuzzy feelings with a quick shot of scalding hot maple syrup to the junk. Regardless of the ice on our nads, we love you too, Wafflebot. Atom, "Real Steel" Anyone who can outbadass Wolverine is obviously doing something right. Atom of "Real Steel" wins points not just for awesome combat and attitude, but also for relaying the classic underdog story that'll be told time and time again to all generations of aspiring robot boxers to come. '80s Robot, "The Muppets" Look, nobody likes '80s Robot, not in today's Apple-heavy digital age. But how can you not love the idea of Kermit traveling around with an absurdly out of date piece of walking machinery? He's 2011's WALL*E as far as we're concerned -- just a whole lot less likeable. The Automaton, "Hugo" The beautiful "Hugo" hinges upon the existence of a mysterious automaton that our titular hero is trying to repair and understand. The automaton doesn't get a ton of action, but when it does, it's an absolute wonder to behold. Check out our other year-end polls: » Best Movie Ensemble » Best Sex Scene

Ticketmaster E-Mailing Clients About Credits They'll Receive included in Class-Action Settlement

Ticketmaster is incorporated in the procedure for delivering e-mails to clients concerning the credits they'll be receiving included in a suggested class action lawsuit settlement.our editor recommendsTicketmaster to Problem Refunds to Clients Who Bought Tickets Over Last 12 YearsAEG Assumes Ticketmaster With New ServiceTicketmaster to Implement Dynamic Prices System Clients who bought tickets through Ticketmaster between March. 21, 1999, and March. 19, 2011, are titled towards the credits included in a suit filed in 2003 that alleged the organization overcharged them. STORY:Ticketmaster to Problem Refunds to Clients Who Bought Tickets Over Last 12 Years Two males had prosecuted in La over costs these were billed for buying tickets to Wilco and Bruce Springsteen concerts, alleging the organization are making money off dubious "processing costs" which UPS' cost for expedited delivery of tickets isn't truthful. The settlement, which received preliminary approval from the judge in October, can give clients a $1.50 credit on as much as 17 tickets they bought that they'll experience future purchases. It will likewise credit customers who received tickets via UPS up $5 for approximately 17 transactions. The money is scheduled to become completed in May. The credits include several limitations: Clients are only able to use two credits at any given time and can't utilize them for occasions scheduled at venues possessed by concert giant AEG Live. Clients who have been billed the costs will also receive messages following the money is completed with particulars regarding how to redeem the credits. Related Subjects Ticketmaster

Tom Cruise Is Guest of Honor at All-Star Bollywood Party in Mumbai

NBC After months of dealing with the fallout from attending a birthday celebration for Chechnyan dictator Ramzan Kadyrov in October, Hilary Swank says she's learned a valuable lesson -- should pay more attention to where she's going.our editor recommendsNew Details Emerge After Hilary Swank Fired By Her Publicity FirmHilary Swank Donating Fees From Chechen Leader's Birthday Party to CharityHilary Swank Apologizes for Attending Chechen Leader's Birthday PartyHilary Swank, Jean-Claude Van Damme Slammed for Attending Birthday of Chechen Leader She said on the Tonight Show With Jay Leno Friday, "I should know where I'm going. I actually didn't know Chechnya was separate from Russia. Now I know all of that but I had no idea." Jean-Claude Van Damme and Seal also attended the soiree but it was Swank that came under fire from human rights groups for taking part in the event for a man who has been linked to torture, murder and human-rights abuses. PHOTOS: Hollywood's Memorable Mea Culpas Swank donated the fee received for her appearance to charity. She told Jay Leno that the experience also had a positive outcome, "I donated all the money. There's always a silver lining on things and I've learned a lot about the incredible things that people are now doing, like I said, with Human Rights Watch, I'm working closely with them." Publicity firm 42 West dropped the Million Dollar Baby and Conviction star as a client because she had declined to accept responsibility for the ill-advised trip. She instead fired her manager of eight years, Jason Weinberg, and axed two members of her team at CAA, Amie Yavor and Josh Lieberman, for their role in booking the appearance. Hilary Swank Seal Jay Leno The Tonight Show Jean-Claude Van Damme

Past Seasons Of Community Will Now Be Available On Hulu

So far, only the five most recent episodes of the Sony TV-produced Community were available on the NBCUniversal-backed Hulu streaming service. Starting today, all three seasons of the quirky new comedy will be available on the subscription-based Hulu Plus. The move comes just as NBC grounded Community for midseason (the series is expected to return in late spring), so fans of the show will be able to catch up with old episodes during the hiatus.

Tracey Gold on Hollywood's Weight Obsession, 'Nasty' Online Critics and Whether She Keeps in Touch With Leonardo DiCaprio

NY - Colony Capital, the private equity owner of the Miramax library, is in preliminary talks to acquire a stake in Summit Entertainment, the studio behind the Twilight series, Bloomberg News reported, citing people with knowledge of the situation.our editor recommendsMiramax sold to Ronald Tutor, Colony CapitalMiramax Plans $142 Million Dividend Payment to OwnersLionsgate, Summit Re-Start Merger TalksRelated Topics•Twilight PHOTOS: 'Twilight': Behind the Scenes of the Saga's First Film Colony, led by Tom Barrack, could buy a Summit stake currently owned by hedge fund Rizvi Traverse Management and others, it said. The companies, however, are also discussing a possible combination of Summit and Miramax that could leave Summit management in charge, according to Bloomberg. Lionsgate has also held talks about acquiring Summit. A spokeswoman for Colony told Bloomberg that the company doesn't comment on speculation or rumor. A spokeswoman for Summit declined to comment. PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery 'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn -- Part 1' Black Carpet Premiere Arrivals PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery 'Twilight': Behind the Scenes of the Saga's First Film Related Topics Lionsgate Miramax Films Twilight Summit Entertainment

The Take

Tom Sturdy and Rob Evans in "The Take" Shot in Ireland by Company Pictures & Warner Siblings for Sky1 and Sky1 HD, and written by ITV Galleries Global Entertainment. Executive producers, Lavinia Warner, Charles Pattinson, George Faber, Helen Flint, Suzan Harrison, Andrew Lowe, Elaine Pyke, Martina Cole producer, Willow Grylls director, David Drury author, Neil Biswas in line with the book by Martina Cole.Freddie Jackson - Tom Sturdy Jimmy - Rob Evans Maggie - Charlotte now Riley Jackie - Kierston Wareing Ozzy - John CoxA small-scale 2009 British crime drama acquired as original programming for Encore, "The Take" provides the simple pleasure of Tom Sturdy at his brutish, glowering best. Launched from prison within the opening moments, his thuggish Freddie Jackson is really feral and simian regarding recall Paul Muni within the original "Scarface," establishing an uncomfortable and finally adversarial relationship together with his more cerebral cousin, also well performed by Rob Evans. "The Take" is mob light, possibly, but nonetheless originates in a fashion that deftly pulls you thru all of its four hourlong sections. Hardy's Freddie is almost not a deep thinker. Rather, he's vulnerable to settling disputes having a damaged bottle and asking them questions later. Cousin Jimmy (Evans) -- who becomes his unlikely partner -- hardly appears to become his match. Besides he depend on his wits, but he even includes a lovely girlfriend, Maggie (Charlotte now Riley), who humanizes him -- and does not trust Freddie. Yet with mob boss Ozzy (the always-splendid John Cox) in jail, the 2 remain to handle his dirty dealings, regardless of the growing tension together. And without giving an excessive amount of away, alliances change in unpredictable ways over a length covering ten years. From the mid-eighties, the storyline, by Neil Biswas (modified from Martina Cole's novel) and directed by David Drury includes enough violence and tragedy to sustain a powerful feeling of menace -- a minimum of, before the final hour, in which the payback does not quite equal the buildup. The majority of the drama naturally comes from the mercurial Freddie, a personality Sturdy -- whose resume features a terrific "Wuthering Levels" remake, before entering director Christopher Nolan's orbit via "Beginning" and also the approaching Batman follow up -- becomes a seething, volatile presence. He's the type of functioning psychopath who are able to set off in a moment's notice, and makes what otherwise might be a rather tired crime drama eminently watchable and suspenseful. Although a few of the cultural facets of Britain within the go-go 1980s may not resonate having a U.S. audience, for Encore, the purchase nonetheless qualifies like a no-brainer -- offering pay-TV grit inexpensively. Along the way, the takeaway from "The Take" again proves a classic showbiz saw: Cast the best actor like a mobster, and being bad could be pretty damn good.Camera, Owen McPolin production designer, Susie Cullen editor, Chris Ridsdale music, Ruth Barrett casting, Emma Style. 4 Hrs. Contact John Lowry at john.lowry@variety.com

'X Factor's' Astro Apologizes for On-Air Episode

Ray Mickshaw / FOXFrom left: L.A. Reid, Astro, 'X Factor' host Steve Manley On Thursday, November. 17's live X Factor results show, John "Astro" Bradley received fire for giving attitude to idol idol judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, L.A. Reid and Nicole Scherzinger, after falling to the botom two places alongside contestant Stacy Francis (who was simply ultimately told to visit home).our editor recommends'X Factor's' Stacy Francis on Elimination: 'Obnoxious' Astro's Save 'Is a difficult Pill to Swallow'Perez Hilton On Stacy Francis' 'X Factor' Elimination: 'Not Surprising''X Factor': The Fantastic Stone Swindle PHOTOS: 'X Factor' Behind the curtain: The Most Effective 11 Exercise a couple of days's Performances Saturday, the 15-year-old rapper, who gave half-hearted performance around the program after initially saying he didn't desire to rap for individuals who didn't desire to hear him, used his Facebook page to explain his actions. Writing on his "The Astronomical Kid" profile, Bradley mentioned, "I seriously apologize to my fans, a few things i mentioned and my feelings weren't specific to you. I'm 15 but I realize everything, however, I don't, which i handled the issue wrong! Effective or not successful inside a couple of days, I forces you to all proud!?" EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: Inside Simon Cowell's 'X Factor' Trailer More youthful crowd referred to, "A Few Things I do, I really do for your adoration for Stylish-Hop and my fans, which i wouldn't doing everything to hurt either." He ongoing to check on his actions compared to that of boxing great, Muhammad Ali. "I figured I used to be being defaced, too as with the moment I believed about Ali's moment. If only to function as new ambassador for Stylish-Hop together with an innovator from the new youthful movement of positive kids, but being that we must have Integrity and Recognition first! People say I'm "cocky" and "arrogant", well maybe I have seen lots of [sic] Muhammed Ali films or even I had been elevated requiring to battle my way home everyday or fight on street corners of Brooklyn for respect. My pads will be up, and possibly I needed the issue overweight.Inch After her elimination, Francis stated on Astro's save with the idol idol judges, calling it "a difficult pill to swallow." Nicole Scherzinger Paula Abdul Simon Cowell Antonio L.A. Reid The X Factor

Weekend Receipts: Immortals Transmits Jack and Jill Downhill to Number Two Slot

Although it didn’t quite slay Jack and Jill in the box office — a far more resounding spanking might’ve restored my belief in humanity, however, many, many people still arrived on the scene for that Adam Sandler twinsies comedy — Tarsem’s fantasy actioner Immortals exceeded anticipation coming to some surprising $32 million number 1 opening, the very best ever debut for studio Relativity Media. Also: Puss in Boots and Tower Heist ongoing to slip lower the ranks, with J. Edgar creating a decent go of products to complete the very best 5. Join in for the Weekend Receipts! 1. Immortals Gross: $32,000,000 (new) Screens: 3,112 (PSA $10,283) Days: 1 Commentators had Tarsem’s bloody spin on Greek mythology called to get behind the twin star energy of Adam Sandler playing opposite themself, but surprise! Immortals shot to # 1 in the beginning, because of a mostly youthful crowd along with a advertising campaign that invoked the title of 300, Zack Snyder’s stylized period ab-fest. The auspicious opening is a great sign for future Superman Henry Cavill, who makes his action debut because the sword-swinging, sandal-putting on Theseus. 2. Jack and Jill Gross: $26,000,000 (new) Screens: 3,438 (PSA $7,563) Days: 1 It might came in a smidge underneath the $$ 30 million opening range usual for an Adam Sandler movie, but $26 million price of ticket purchasers still checked out a clip and advertisements and abysmal reviews for Jack and Jill and thought, “Gee, why don't you?” (Additionally the truth that it got a b- rating in the under-18 segment from the questioned audience.) I be sad for humanity. Just when was Adam Sandler just likely to completely quit making Re-Do, already? 3. Puss in Boots Gross: $25,500,000 ($108,809,000) Screens: 3,903 (PSA $6,533) Days: 3 (Change: -22.9%) The Shrek spin-off broke $100 million domestic now, showing some endurance in the third week of release. Guess which means that Puss in Boots 2 announcement arrives every day, right? 4. Tower Heist Gross: $13,200,000 ($43,900,000) Screens: 3,370 (PSA $3,917) Days: 2 (Change: -45.1%) Give Tower Heist another couple of days also it’ll fade from your collective memory, like this fever dream all of us had where Brett Ratner was pointing the Academy awards. '! As though. 5. J. Edgar Gross: $11,470,000 (new) Screens: 1,910 (PSA $6,005) Days: 1 Clint Eastwood’s would-be Oscar heavyweight shrank in stature now because of mixed looks at the great Oscars giant of year it ain’t. Even combined, the prestige sheen from the biopic and star energy of Leonardo diCaprio (in old guy makeup! Making eyes at Armie Hammer! Speaking having a funny accent!) couldn’t even buoy J. Edgar to complement the outlet amounts of Hereafter, which only agreed to be a film about Matt Damon seeing dead people. Follow Jen Yamato on Twitter. Follow Movieline on Twitter.

Joe Paterno Walking Lower as Sex Abuse Scandal Rocks Penn Condition Football Program

Joe Paterno The scandal which has been ruling sports and news systems alike culminated Wednesday with legendary Penn Condition football coach Joe Paterno announcing he'll retire in the finish of year.InchI'm absolutely devastated through the developments within this situation," the 84-year-old Paterno stated inside a statement. "I grieve for him or her as well as their families, and that i pray for his or her comfort and relief."The scandal comes from charges that former defensive coach Jerry Sandusky - once Paterno's heir apparent -- sexually mistreated children.Browse the relaxation of present day newsPaterno, mind coach from the Nittany Lions since 1966, has been faulted because of not doing enough to try and stop the alleged abuse. He's the winningest college coach ever, with 409 victories."This can be a tragedy. It is among the great sorrows of my existence. With the advantage of hindsight, If only I'd done more," he stated.Sandusky is billed with 40 counts of sexual misconduct with eight boys, and it is the founding father of The 2nd Mile, a nonprofit organization that aims to assist at-risk children. The 23-page report launched with a grand jury Saturday clearly alleges that Sandusky sexually attacked boys he met with the charitable organisation - some as youthful as 10.Amongst all of the TV talk from the scandal, football analyst and former Penn Condition linebacker Matt Millen, got emotional while talking about it on SportsCenter Tuesday.

Madonna's Rumored New Single Leaked Online (Audio)

A demo version in the purported first single from Madonna's next album remains leaked online.our editor recommendsMadonna Launches Her First Scent, Truth or Dare. What Needed This Type Of Very Long Time?Madonna Defends Herself at London Premiere of 'W.E.'Madonna's Brother Notifies Newspaper: I'm HomelessMadonna's Early Diva Days, Riveting Tales of Disco, Drugs and 80s Excess Highlight Earth Rodgers' Memoir The retro-sounding "Gimme All Your Love" might be incorporated round the singer's twelfth studio album, that is released in spring 2012. PHOTOS: The Music Activity Industry's Finest Givers Madonna began target the album within this summer time, with different tweet by her manager Guy Oseary. She mentioned throughout press models marketing her film W.E. within the Venice Film Festival the very first single would be in Feb. or March of next season. The song begins with cheerleaders/entertainers chanting with a snare drum: "L-U-V Madonna. Y-O-U you wanna?" PHOTOS: 20 Best and Worst Music to Movie Crossovers Madonna then sings, "I assist you to coming which i don't have to know your title/ I assist you to coming and you also're gonna need to modify your game." The chorus is rather easy: "Gimme all your love and gimme your boyfriend or girlfriend, produce all your love today/Gimme all your love and gimmie your boyfriend or girlfriend, let's ignore a while and dance our life-style away." PHOTOS: MTV VMAs Finest Feuds With Madonna, Courtney Love The only real certainly sports an ྌs appear with keyboards, drum machines and "Hey Mickey" -like back-up vocals. The album will probably be Madonna's first Compact disk since departing Warner Bros. for just about any 360 deal with Live Nation, reviews Billboard. Madonna - Produce All Your Love - Full New Single 2011 Vidéo MrMusic sélectionnée dans Musique Related Subjects Madonna

Parenthood's New Girl Alexandra Daddario on Causing Drama For Adam, Improv on the Set

Alexandra Daddario They've opened up shop and welcomed their first customer with Grammy winner Cee Lo Green. Now Adam and Crosby's burgeoning business is getting a receptionist on Parenthood. Enter, Rachel (Alexandra Daddario). "She's a young girl who is sort of figuring out her life and really wants to go into the music business," Daddario tells TVGuide.com of her multi-episode arc starting on Tuesday's episode (10/9c, NBC). "She comes in and she sort of causes a little bit of drama for Adam (Peter Krause)." Parenthood: Can Mark and Sarah's romance survive Seth's rehab stint? Rachel joins the recording studio team after dropping out of graduate school to pursue her dream of working in the music industry full time. "It was just sort of a realization that as she got older - she wanted to pursue her passion and not pursue something that she thought she had to," she says. "It's really wonderful to play a character that's so driven and knows what she wants as far as her career and I identify with that as well and sort of the fears that come with changing your path." Watch full episodes of Parenthood The role has allowed Daddario the chance to tap into some of her own experiences both on-screen and off-screen, thanks to the sometimes improvisational nature of shooting. "Sometimes Dax [Shepard] will throw things out that you don't expect and sometimes your natural reaction is better than anything you could think up," she says. "I have a background in improv a little bit. Just from studying acting, I did a lot of improv growing up. I find it sort of interesting what can come out when you're not thinking and that's a lot of fun." But if her character is causing trouble, how long will Daddario last? Rachel will meet other members of the Braverman clan in episodes to come, but as for her long-term employment at The Luncheonette, Daddario is uncertain. "I think she could [stick around]. The character is very, very passionate about what she's doing and she's in it for the right reasons," she says. "Beyond that, I'm not quite sure what's going to happen."

Kanye and Jay-Z Given Giant 'Watch the Throne' Platinum Plaques (Exclusive Photo)

Contributing to a previously insanely lengthy listing of achievements, Kanye and Jay-Z are in possession of two more trophies they are able to happily display -- on the very sturdy wall.our editor recommendsJay-Z, Kanye West's 'Watch the Throne' Tour Begins: What Concertgoers Are SayingJay-Z & Kanye Tease 'Watch The Throne' Tour Set List (Video) PHOTOS: Kanye's Indie Rock Dalliances Following their offered out Madison Square Garden show on Monday evening, the celebrity emcees were given a set of ginormous platinum plaques (an excellent-sized version from the album's cover art, created by Italian designer Riccardo Tisci),symbols of worldwide sales well over 2 million models for Watch the Throne. Their collaborative studio album, launched on August 8, offered 436,000 copies within the U.S. in the first week alone and capped the iTunes album chart in 23 different nations. It marked Jay-Z's twelfth No. 1 album around the Billboard 200 and West's fifth. PHOTOS: MTV VMAs Finest Feuds The backstage ceremony was presided over by Craig Weiss, chairman and Boss of Universal Republic & Island Def Jam, and IDJ Group leader and COO Steve Bartels. It adopted an "unreal" show, as you fan referred to to MTV, which featured popular-heavy two-hour set along with a shout-out by Jay-Z to Michael Jackson mere hrs after Dr. Conrad Murray was in prison for involuntary wrongful death. "Relaxation in peace towards the leader from the Jackson 5," stated Jay in the stage throughout "Thanks for visiting the Jungle." The Throne tour began on October 29 at Atlanta's 21,000 chair Philips Arena. It continues through December 18 if this hits Vancouver. Related Subjects Jay-Z Kanye

Lindsay Lohan May or May Not Have Crashed Leonardo DiCaprio's 'J. Edgar' Party

Just because she isn't technically a movie star anymore, doesn't mean Lindsay Lohan can't hang out with movie stars. Or maybe it does. The embattled starlet -- who will soon grace the cover of Playboy magazine while also serving the briefest of times in jail -- was in attendance at Leonardo DiCaprio's post-'J. Edgar' premiere party at the Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles on Thursday night. The only problem? According to Page Six, she wasn't actually invited. Per the gossip rag, Lohan argued with security until they let her in because she needed to see "Leo." At the party, she allegedly harassed 'J. Edgar' director Clint Eastwood for a photo and tried to meet super-producer Brian Grazer. According to Lohan's reps, however, this is nothing but fiction. "She did not crash, she was invited by a guest who attended the event," Lohan's representatives said to the NY Post. "I am not aware of her asking for photos with Leo or Clint. She was never asked to leave." And so it goes... [via NYP/Page Six] [Photo: WireImage] 'J. Edgar' Premiere See All Moviefone Galleries » Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook RELATED

Illusion Unlimited, Njuta nab 'Bunny Game'

Germany's Illusion Unlimited and Scandinavia's Njuta have both acquired distribution rights to Adam Rehmeiers horror pic "The Bunny Game." Pic, which is being shopped at AFM by U.K. genre sales outfit Jinga Films, tells the story of a drug addicted hooker who is held captive in the desert by a deranged trucker. It stars Rodleen Getsic and Jeff Renfro. Last month, the British Board of Film Classification (akin to MPAA) refused to classify "The Bunny Game," preventing its U.K. distrib Trinity Entertainment from releasing the pic in the territory. Mark Sandell, co-director of Trinity, who picked up the film in Cannes earlier this year said that while the film was "challenging and confrontational" Rehmeier had "a highly original filmic eye." "We did imagine that the BBFC might ask for cuts but an outright ban gives the film a twisted notoriety that, quite frankly, it doesn't warrant," he said. Jinga Films previously shopped uber-controversial "A Serbian Film" to the market. Outfit hopes to close a U.S. deal for "The Bunny Game" in Santa Monica this week. Contact Variety Staff at news@variety.com

Jay Scherick and David Ronn to create 'Popeye' Animated Feature

The writing team of Jay Scherick and David Ronn, who have been one of the screenwriters of the summer time hit The Smurfs, happen to be drawn on by The new sony Pictures Animation to create the sceenplay for that studio's animated feature version ofPopeye.our editor recommends'The Smurfs' Authors Coming back for Follow up (Exclusive)'The Smurfs' Reviews: What Experts Say Health spa and Avi Arad's Arad Productions are creating the three dimensional feature, "Scherick and Ronn possess a amazing talent in re-energizing beloved figures," Bob Osher, leader of The new sony Pictures Digital Productions, stated. "Because they shown using the Smurfs, they embrace the legendary qualities of those timeless figures and craft a tale that actually engages moviegoers today." "We're thrilled that Jay and Dork are helping us reintroduce Popeye to an alternative generation," Michelle Raimo Kouyate, Health spa leader of production, added. "Their undertake the field of Popeye has the perfect mixture of comedy, adventure and heart -- all of the elements that designed a great animated film." Scherick and Ronn, who're repped by ICM, also provide been focusing on a follow up towards the Smurfs. Furthermore, they've written a script for Paramount's approaching Baywatch adaptation in addition to a comedy for pilot for ABC. The Smurfs The new sony Pictures Animation

REVIEW: Channing Tatum Keeps The Boy of Nobody From Being Totally Orphaned

What happens if you find a few or three things in the movie that appear wholly implausible: For example, figures who, this season, don’t use in addition to appear to possess cell phones. Regarding the film — and involve cell phones for the story — you'll most likely discover that certain little glitch unforgivable or else you will look one other way. But let us say a movie provides extensive glitches, lots of careless oversights, that searching one other way only triggers whiplash? The figures in Dito Montiel’s The Boy of Nobody use cell phones, okay. But almost very little else inside the movie is smart. It’s as if Montiel, who also written the script, emerged getting a awesome idea after which it didn't have clue the best way to spin it into an amount minimally plausible story. Channing Tatum stars as Jonathan “Milk” White-colored, a cop who’s just taken a completely new job in Queens, even though what this means is a couple-hour commute that can him from his wife (Katie Holmes) and youthful daughter for your lion’s share throughout your day. Jonathan works inside the same precinct where his cop father, extended dead, used to be situated, and also the beat includes the depressed and depressing low-earnings housing project he was elevated in. (He got his nickname when you're really the only white-colored kid around.) But Jonathan has — appreciate this — a secret. It calculates that inside a tender age, he shot a junkie in self-defense later, he was threatened by another local low-existence and shot him too. For better or worse, Detective Charles Stanford (Al Pacino, muttering and shuffling and looking out a good deal like the guy who sweeps within the dust within the finish of Fractured Favorite Anecdotes), the first sort partner of Jonathan’s late father, can be obtained to cover the deaths by simply decreasing to analyze them. Situation solved! Until 16 years later, whenever a hostile bulldog reporter (Juliet Binoche) at just like the area Pennysaver starts receiving hands-scrawled letters in regards to the unsolved “murders,” which she prints inside the paper, apparently just for kicks. That really pisses off police captain Ray Liotta, resulting in him to strut about importantly along with his mouth in the tight, straight little line. Although showed up at consider it, that’s almost all Ray Liotta ever does nowadays anyway. The truth is, someone wants Jonathan to pay for people extended-ago deaths. But who? And why? Every neon arrow points for the local simpleton, Jonathan’s childhood friend Vincent (carried out, becoming an adult, by Tracy Morgan, who’s very touching within the handful of brief moments). It absolutely was Vincent who aided Jonathan hide the killings lo these a very long time ago. Why, then, is Ray Liotta skulking around with this particular half-smirk on his face? Might he possibly have something associated with the whole factor? Nah. OK, maybe. Well, okay — yes. But don’t jump towards the conclusions, because you will possibly not survive the advances Montiel asks us to produce. Meanwhile, other questions go not-clarified: How come the level of smoothness carried out by Katie Holmes so non-stop bitchy to her sweet, clearly tortured husband? And the way extended can we must wait for Al Pacino character later on shambling in to the story inside an old-guy cardigan, ready to redress some extended-ago wrong, or defend his not-so-good title, or something like that like this? Montiel — who also made the 2006 Useful strategies for Recognizing Your Saints — keeps adding the particulars, accumulating with a absurd showdown that provides to appear sensible of other nutritional foods that came before, only to make things more muddled. He’s also accountable for using a lot of fancy editing to see a gritty urban story. Even if there has been an engaging narrative here to begin with, Montiel’s excessive technique would throw you from it. Nevertheless The Boy of Nobody has a handful of moments of sophistication, and most of them result from Channing Tatum. Tatum has formerly starred inside the Step-up movies. He carried out a fundamental, reserved soldier inside the Nicholas Sparks adaptation Dear John in addition to came out, again playing a soldier, in Kimberly Peirce’s Stop-Loss. There’s grounds Tatum just get cast as soldiers, cops and so forth: He’s dutiful and solid without needing to be particularly exciting. But there’s something quietly credible about him. After I seen him in the scene with Holmes, I observed how she saved fluttering and bristling around him — figuratively otherwise literally — because they made an appearance to stay perfectly still, with every receptor on. Tatum will not be a sizable star, however think he’s among people stars who soaks in stray products of one's around him and reflects rid of it with low-key strength. He’s a far greater, more sensitive artist than this dud from the movie warrants, but his composure and also the sturdiness go a extended way toward which causes it to be watchable. Follow Stephanie Zacharek on Twitter. Follow Movieline on Twitter.

Justin Timberlake Meets The Coen Siblings?

It appears like Justin Timberlake only agreed to be over time with landing his first leading roles in films this season. Just days after his new sci-fi thriller "Over TimeInch hit theaters, word hit the web he continues to be offered a job within the Coen brothers' approaching movie "Inside Llewyn Davis." "Drive" star Oscar Isaac is going to be playing the primary character within the flick, a battling folk music performer from Queens. Timberlake continues to be offered another lead role role of the folk music performer who's married to Carey Mulligan's character within the flick, based on Variety. Showbiz411 adds that Coens regular John Goodman also offers lately became a member of the cast. Browse the relaxation of present day casting news following the jump! British Thesp Joins "Bond 23" The most recent actor to become listed on Mike Mendes' approaching Mission Impossible film is "Bourne" franchise star Albert Finney. The Daily Mail has got the news that Finney will have an overseas Office mandarin that has forces within the Secret Intelligence Service. The role is referred to as "reasonably large" and "filled with class." The film is presently preparing for production at Britain's Pinewood Galleries. Sylvester Stallone Headed To "The Tomb" Variety has found that Sylvester Stallone has boarded Summit Entertainment's prison thriller "The Tomb." The project continues to be going swimming since 2008, however that Stallone has became a member of the cast it will hopefully get kick began into production soon. "The Tomb" presently doesn't have a director or perhaps a start date (or other cast people), but Summit has a while to locate them while Stallone is filming "The Expendables 2" in Bulgaria. Joel Kinnaman Lands Lead In "Arthur & Lancelot" Exactly 1 week after it had been says Joel Kinnaman is at the running for any lead role in "Arthur & Lancelot," The Hollywood Reporter has found that he's arrived the titular role of Lancelot. Not sure yet on whether "Bet on Thrones" star Package Harrington continues to be within the running for Arthur, but hopefully a casting update can come our way soon. The film is both written and directed by David Dobkin. Arnold Schwarzenegger To Permeate "Black Sands" Deadline has found that Arnold Schwarzenegger is placed to star within the approaching action flick "Black Sands." He'll play a loner who "wages war against a callous weapons manufacturer and the private military within the Southwest." The beginning date for that project is April 1, 2012. Scott Waugh and Mike McCoy are pointing the film. Olivia Wilde Isn't The New Lara Croft A brand new "Tomb Raider" project continues to be going swimming for some time, but "Tron: Legacy" star Olivia Wilde really wants to clarify that she's not really changing Julia Roberts within the approaching flick. She required to Twitter to create the record straight, saying, "Hey internet, I am not the brand new Lara Croft. But I have seen about 23 drag full impersonators tonight in NY so get up!Inch Thank you for keeping us up-to-date, Olivia! Share your ideas on present day Casting Get in touch with your comments ought to section below or on Twitter!

Bill Murray Cast in Crazy Charlie Sheen Movie

Bill Murray is beloved around Moviefone HQ for his bizarre eccentricities, brutal honesty, enormous talent and total unpredictability. Which is the reason why this latest little bit of Murray-centric news perfect as well as somewhat apparent: Variety reviews that Murray has became a member of the cast of 'A Glimpse Within the Mind of Charles Swan III' opposite Jason Schwartzman, Aubrey Plaza and -- wait for this -- Charlie Sheen. Directed by Roman Coppola, 'Swan' concentrates on the titular playboy (Sheen duh), a effective artist who sees his existence go lower the bathroom . following a break-up. Per the range description, Swan copes using the discomfort "through delirious dreams including his many unsuccessful romances, [and] starts hard road of self-evaluation to be prepared for existence without her." Not sure yet on who Murray will have, but it is a reunion of sorts for Murray: he labored with Roman's sister Sofia Coppola within the Oscar-nominated 'Lost in Translation.' Additionally to Murray, Sheen, Schwartzman and Plaza, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Patricia Arquette happen to be put into the cast. Production is presently going ahead in La. [via Variety] [Photo: Getty] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook RELATED

Malin Akerman and Tyler Labine on 'Cottage Country,' Killing Family People and Angry Squirrels

'Bad Teacher' scene-stealer Lucy Punch is shivering inside the cold cottage country air as Daniel Petronijevic ('Happy Town') takes are equipped for her getting a bow and arrow. Tyler Labine ('Rise in the Planet in the Apes') jumps straight into stop the madness, while Malin Akerman ('Watchmen') takes all things in in the safe distance. Some funny people are filming a scene for 'Cottage Country,' a completely new dark comedy a great eager-to-please yes-guy (Labine) trying to create an ideal getaway for themselves and also the super-hot girlfriend (Akerman). Much to his chagrin, his incredibly annoying brother (Petronijevic) appears along with his loopy girlfriend (Punch). Determined not receiving pressed around any more, Labine compares for themselves -- and eventually ends up killing his brother! Amusing antics ensue in this flick, set striking theaters eventually next season. The film is occur the summer season, nevertheless the fall Ontario weather remains definately not warm. The chilly weather conditions are a specific shock for Akerman, who just finished shooting 'Rock of Ages' in balmy Miami alongside Tom Cruise and Paul Giamatti. Moviefone braved the wind, rain and cold for just about any day captured to talk to Akerman, Labine and Petronijevic about the reasons you won't desire to miss this crazy little dark comedy. (Brace yourself for Labine's amazing squirrel impression. It's priceless.) ['Cottage Country' Photo Because of Christos Kalohoridis/Alliance Films] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook RELATED

CBC stretches 'Coronation Street' pact

LONDON -- Canadian pubcaster CBC has reupped its contract to license U.K. blue-collar cleaning cleaning soap "Coronation Street." The multi-year agreement with ITV Art galleries Global Entertainment the first time includes digital catch-up rights enabling auds to check out the show in Canada via iTunes and also on CBC's own VOD service. In Canada, cases of "Coronation Street," the flagship cleaning cleaning soap for U.K. web ITV since the sixties, air roughly nine several days following a U.K. broadcasts, though new, daily transmissions at 6.30 p.m. Canadian audiences may ultimately get together with Blighty. Deal was brokered by Tania Jacobson, vice prexy, sales, The U . s . States, ITV Art galleries Global Entertainment. Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com

Bruce Willis And Wife Expecting

Bruce and Emma Heming-Willis Amongst all of the buzz about his ex-wife's alleged marital problems, Bruce Willis and wife Emma Heming-Willis are expecting, his repetition told People.An argument stated the pair "are overjoyed with this particular news plus they anticipate welcoming this latest addition to their family."Take a look at photos of Bruce WillisThe child would be the couple's first together, and 4th for Willis. His other three children, Rumer, Scout, and Tallulah, come from his marriage to Demi Moore.Willis, 56, and the model/designer wife, 35, married in March 2009.

Beck's music in his own words

'Elekra''Cheaper by the Dozen''The Hangover''Percy Jackson & The Olympians'Daily Variety chose 10 of Christophe Beck's most popular, notable or challenging films and asked him to reflect on the experience:"Under the Tuscan Sun" (2003)"A movie made by Audrey Wells, one of my favorite filmmakers. I loved being able to combine Italian flavors, Nino Rota-esque, in a more minimalist, colorful, modern context.""Cheaper By the Dozen" (2003)"Possibly the first film where I had to rewrite a cue over and over again. It was the critical, big cue at the end. I think it was version 12 or 14 by the time we finished. A real feeling of accomplishment and triumph.""Elektra" (2005)"One of the first movies where I was able to conceive and execute a high concept that I'm still very proud of. I did a day of sessions with the orchestra, then put them into my software and manipulated that. If you listen to that score, you can actually hear the original recording sliced and diced and combined with a real orchestra on top of it.""The Pink Panther" (2006)"I remember how much fun it was working with Henry Mancini's theme. Mancini's 'Pink Panther' scores were more episodic; he didn't work the theme in to the extent that I did. It was really great being able to run with that theme and do a bunch of variations on it.""We Are Marshall" (2006)"Most of the time, these days, there aren't too many surprises when I get to the scoring stage. Maybe it's the way the mock-ups were, but when I heard that first big sports-action cue, it was like, 'Whoa! I never imagined it would sound quite as glorious as this.'""The Hangover" (2009)"I wanted the score to sound like a record, in terms of production -- like instrumental versions of the songs that were in the soundtrack. So we recorded the drums and guitar a little differently. There's very little score in 'The Hangover.' If you tried to do too much, you would wear down the ear with that kind of (rock) sound.""Percy Jackson & The Olympians" (2010)The Lightning Thief" (2010): "Amazing fun, being able to write a grand, epic orchestral adventure score, the likes of which I had been listening to and enjoying since I was a kid.""Waiting for Superman" (2010)"My first experience working on a documentary, and my first sometimes feeling like I needed to take a shower after writing a cue -- because of the difference between manipulating emotions over something that's real, and doing it in a purely fictional context.""Red" (2010)"The craziest production situation I've ever been in. I had four weeks to turn around 80 minutes of score that was not simple. Every cue had orchestra, drums, guitars, bass, synth. I like being in a scenario where you're part of a team and you're trying to do something crazy.""Crazy Stupid Love" (2011)"I worked with filmmakers who challenged me to go outside of my comfort zone. I normally will mock up my ideas and invite filmmakers to come over and play it for them. By the second meeting, the directors were saying, 'Where are the musicians?' So we brought in seven or eight guys, once a week for four weeks, and they really appreciated it."BILLION-DOLLAR COMPOSER: CHRISTOPHE BECK Beck's green phase | Resurrecting 'Muppets' in Disney tradition | Dawn of the undead | Beck's music in his own words | Beck, private school grad, gives back Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

Are You Able To Guess the Stock Music Signal Utilized in the brand new Trailer for 'Hugo'?

.publish-content img Following a discharge of the Harold Lloyd-inspired new poster for 'Hugo,' Vital has unfurled a brandname-new trailer for that approaching Martin Scorsese film, which removes probably the most questionable facets of the first advertising campaign: the thirty seconds to Mars song "Nobleman & Queens." What's that appealing -- although period of time inappropriate selection -- been changed with around the trailer soundtrack? Hint: it is a stock music signal that you simply heard inside a trailer for just one of 2010's Best Picture nominees. It's from 'The Fighter'! The song is really known as "Breath and Existence" through the stock music company Audiomachine, which is an expert in trailer music. (Audiomachine continues to be featured in trailers for 'Harry Potter,' 'Rise from the Planet from the Apes,' 'Warrior,' 'Captain America' and several, a lot more.) 'Hugo,' featuring original music from Howard Shoreline, and stars Ben Kingsley, Chloe Moretz, Sacha Baron Cohen, Michael Stuhlbarg and Asa Butterfield because the titular Hugo, comes to theaters on November. 23. Because this trailer indicates, it is not as a kids' movie because the earlier marketing indicated. Watch in HD at Apple. Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook RELATED

Julia X

A Dixie Theatrical Corp. production. Produced by Greg Hall, P.J. Pettiette, Claudie Viguerie. Directed by P.J. Pettiette. Screenplay, Matt Cunningham, Pettiette.With: Kevin Sorbo, Valerie Azlynn, Joel David Moore, Alicia Leigh Willis, Courtney Rawls, Ving Rhames.Self-conscious snark gets you only so far when you're making a semi-satirical slasher pic, even when there are cheap 3D shocks to exploit, and "Julia X" pretty much defines the extent of what a film can offer with such a limited bag of tricks. Helmer P.J. Pettiette strives mightily to elevate a strenuously unfunny clash between rival serial killers to the level of outrageous, even transgressive black comedy. But only genre fans impatient to see Kevin Sorbo cast against type as a smooth-talking psycho will care to catch the pic before it reaches 2D homevid. Sorbo sustains an air of wink-wink bemusement as an irresistible nutjob fond of trolling the Internet for lovely victims to wine and dine, then torture and slay. Indeed, he maintains his sassy sangfroid even after he's trapped by an equally deranged beauty (Valerie Azlynn) and her flakier sister (Alicia Leigh Willis). Unfortunately, even as the mayhem escalates, "Julia X" remains a promising premise in search of a satisfying execution. Thanks to 3D, various objects periodically appear to jut out from the screen. But that doesn't help.Camera (color, 3D), Jason Goodman; editor, Rob Neal; music supervisor, Mason Cooper; production designer, Mark Tanner. Reviewed at Fantastic Fest, Austin, Sept. 25, 2011. Running time: 92 MIN. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

'Grey's Anatomy's' Kevin McKidd Talks Owen and Cristina

Cristina (Sandra Oh) and Owen (Kevin McKidd) have observed their share of pros and cons on ABC's "Grey's Anatomy."He fought with Publish distressing stress disorder. She fought concentrating on the same following a hospital shooting that traumatized everyone that introduced for his or her quickie marriage. To convey the happy couple has issues is a serious understatement, especially considering it was not until after Cristina was pregnant and planning by having an abortion they a substantial discussion about getting children.Now, Owen and Cristina is constantly on the tiptoe around their issues but since the actor and director from the week's episode notifies "The Hollywood Reporter" their problems may ultimately get together together. "I don't think there's extended to attend simply because they have blown a good deal beneath the carpet this season,In . according to him.InchTHR" taken track of McKidd to talk about when and the way the happy couple will confront their problems, if there might be a contract and whether Cristina could ever realize that there's more to existence than her career.THR: How extended will Cristina and Owen still avoid facing their problems? McKidd:Which will keep coming back. Around midseason, In my opinion, something may happen some hay will break the camel's back plus they are really gonna need to deal with it. I'm unsure just what the outcome will most likely be, however think it'll be pretty explosive. I don't think there's extended to attend simply because they have blown a good deal beneath the carpet this season. I don't think people will have to wait extended to look for the fallout from that.THR: Will Owen eventually confront Cristina or is it remaining from speaking since they love each other? McKidd: In my opinion because of this they're doing it, since they deeply love each other. The problem they have is always that they have different sights on children. In my opinion they'll both eventually are afflicted by each other. There's a sizable component that happens medically inside the hospital that becomes the catalyst with this particular, it's a very intense event that happens. In my opinion that weighs in at in at on him and lastly that becomes the catalyst on the account facing each other while using truth.THR: Might be one's heart of Owen and Cristina's problems the abortion or possibly could it be a little more about bigger issues like communication together with a shared vision from the products a relationship is? McKidd: It's all regulated controlled of people things folded into one. They're getting to some degree where there's inside a fork inside the road and they will have to really decide what they're prone to do, whether they'd like to reconcile all people things or else. In my opinion they have desire for each other but that's not necessarily enough in the relationship. In my opinion there's apt to be some dark occasions ahead on the account and it will test whether they'd like to survive.THR: Will Owen eventually use Richard or Derek about his feelings about Cristina's abortion? McKidd: He and Derek are really starting to bond over a number of things. The fact Derek experienced a time period of being chief turns into a significant large support for Owen after we move ahead. They are much more equals now inside the hospital, to enable them to communicate virtually. In my opinion he'll become installed on him.THR: Will being the primary impact Owen's marriage? McKidd: That's one of the tales we're telling over the following handful of episodes: there's this huge medical situation that happens which he will need hard options as chief and hang all of your personal feelings aside. There's something which happens that will really put more pressure than usual on Cristina and Owen together with other co-employees. He's out of the blue in this position of one's and requiring to try and navigate that, he doesn't comprehend it correctly constantly. So yes, absolutely.THR: With Owen's career thriving and Cristina's somewhat stumbling, will Cristina eventually realize that there's more to existence than her career? McKidd: I am unsure, maybe! Who knows. People do change. Maybe that's just her. Maybe that isn't likely to change on her behalf and possibly this is actually the point. This can be a story which has not necessarily learned before. Usually on tv shows eventually they are offered around but you will discover varying people in the world and it may be naive individuals to consider they do not exist. In my opinion it is really an interesting story itself and I am unsure the reaction to that question.THR: Maybe there is a contract if this involves their different ideas about family and youngsters? McKidd: Sure, absolutely. I don't go to whichever reason not it might be a difficult one. However can't go to whichever reason there cannot be. Each of them have to be happy or there's pointless for ongoing which is the same in anybody's relationship. What that seems like that's what they're saying about people in associations nowadays: you may never really tell precisely what rapport is really like nowadays even if you believe you understand a couple of really completely, you may never really tell how it is making that relationship tick. Cristina and Owen are interesting, odd, effective, passionate people with very good ideas about existence, so that it bakes an excellent story to see together with a great journey being on. What that seems like, In my opinion may well be more interesting than the majority of us would ever guess since they're so unique. When they could be together, In my opinion it'll be in a significant unique way they formerly live in a firehouse! (Laughs.)THR: The way in which Owen aspect in in what Derek is utilizing Zola? Watching Owen with Zola as well as the backdrop of Cristian's abortion is heartbreaking. McKidd: In my opinion everything does weigh lower on Owen a good deal. The fact there's this cute little baby toddler around, it's a constant indication to him. But yeah, it won't be feasible for Owen which is certainly a hardship on Derek and Meredith to own Owen inside the shadows with this particular longing. THR: Will Owen end up helping Derek and Meredith using what they're utilizing Zola? McKidd: We're on Episode 9 at this time which he certainly talks and tries to be there for Derek. Meredith and Owen haven't had most likely probably the most warm and cozy-up relationship more often than not there's been a lot of hysteria between each of them if the involves Cristina. Certainly In my opinion Owen will there be for Derek very much the same that Derek will there be for Owen. Owen tries to become good friend and 2 ears for Derek in what he's coping with. The Hollywood Reporter

Bradley Cooper To Be Man From UNCLE?

Warners' top choice to replace ClooneySteven Soderbergh's The Man From U.N.C.L.E. might have recently lost George Clooney (if they ever actually had him), but it's looking as if his replacement may already have arrived. Variety are reporting that Warners have offered Bradley Cooper the role of the devastatingly suave Napoleon Solo.Robert Vaughn played Solo in thelight-hearted spy series that ran for 105 episodes between 1964 and 1968, opposite David McCallum as the intense Russian Illya Kuryakin. U.N.C.L.E. was an international intelligence agency: the United Network Command for Law Enforcement. Their chief antagonists were the agents of T.H.R.U.S.H.: the Technological Hierarchy for the Removal of Undesirables and the Subjugation of Humanity (although that acronym was never actually revealed in the series: it's a retcon from the spinoff novels). The series spawned a sister inThe Girl From U.N.C.L.E., several cinema releases of expanded TV episodes, and a reunion TV movie in 1983.Clooney had long been mooted for the film - one of Soderbergh's allegedly final projects - but his loss hasn't affected Warners' plans for a start-date of February next year. Soderbergh is planning a fun affair with a period 60s setting, and the writer is Scott Z Burns (Contagion, The Informant!). Cooper has yet to finally sign, but we're thinking some stylish spycraft might be an attractive change-up after the celestial battle shenanigans of Alex Proyas' Paradise Lost, where he's playing fallen angel Lucifer.Burns enthused recently to Coming Soon that "U.N.C.L.E. was a really incredibly progressive, hopeful kind of show... I think we can do some really cool stuff, shooting those cars and that fashion and that aesthetic with today's cameras and technology..."Soderbergh's Contagion is out now.