Sunday, October 30, 2011
Marie Osmond Doing "Very WellInch After Hospitalization
Marie Osmond Marie Osmond states she's "fine" after being put in the hospital for bronchitis. "I'd a cough," she informs People. "I am doing very well. It had been a large deal which was produced from nothing. Personally i think great." Marie Osmond put in the hospital for bronchitis Osmond, 52, was accepted to some Vegas area hospital Wednesday worrying of rigidity in her own lung area. She was launched later exactly the same evening and carried out alongside brother Donny for his or her nightly Vegas show Thursday. "Therefore the allergic reactions went right into a bronchitis. Did not understand it until I visited hit our prime notes last evening on stage," she tweeted at that time. No dates happen to be canceled from her and her brother's Vegas show. However, choose amounts might be reduced or cut to permit Marie's voice to relaxation.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
The Actor-kaira Pitt Has got the final word on Ough Gervais' Golden Globes Roasting [VIDEO]
Within the Golden Globes within the month of the month of january, host Ough Gervais scorched the Hollywood elite so bad that whenever he disappeared in the heart of the telecast, people on Twitter assumed he was fired (or worse). Fortunately, he wasn't, do not be ready to see Gervais on stage within the Globes in 2012. That's very good news for just about any-list Celebs such as the Actor-kaira Pitt. The caustic host reserved his fiercest injections for Depp's film 'The Tourist,' now -- several days later -- it appears the actor is just about the final word. On Gervais's new tv series 'Life's Short.A Because -- TWIST -- Depp and Gervais are pals. Depp -- who appears in 'The Rum Diary' on Friday -- shot a cameo for 'Life's Too Short' taken where he defends not only themselves but furthermore Tim Allen, another target Gervais happily hit dead-center throughout his hosting duties. Nice that Johnny features a spontaneity in regards to the whole factor. When you're getting paid out "stupid money" to appear in movies like 'The Tourist,' though, it's probably pretty easy to experience a good laugh. 'Life's Too Short' debuts round the BBC on November. 10. [via SplitSider] [Photo: Getty] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook RELATED
Seeking Volunteers for an Actorfest LA Street Team
Help Back Stage publicize Actorfest, and receive a FREE subscription and a ticket to Actorfest! You will come to the Back Stage offices on 11/1, 11:00am-5pm. We will give you a bag with postcards and you will hit the streets with a partner passing out postcards. You will go to various areas in the city and visit different parks, schools and rehearsal studios. You will be given ONE FREE YEAR SUBSCRIPTION TO BACKSTAGE.COM and A TICKET TO ONE PANEL at Actorfest.Interested parties please heather.gault@backstage.com with your Name, Contact, and Resume. The subject line should read "STREET TEAM."We look forward to a great event and are excited about your interested!!!
Friday, October 21, 2011
TV Ratings: 'Rules of Engagement' Has Strong Premiere, 'Secret Circle' Improves
Ron P. Jaffe/CBS"Rules of Engagement" Against the World Series playoffs between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Texas Rangers, CBS launched a new season of Rules of Engagement on Thursday -- taking over for the canceled rookie comedy How to Be a Gentleman. Rules of Engagement (11.5 million total viewers, 3.7 rating in adults 18-49 demographic) -- posting its best fall premiere numbers since 2007 -- did fairly well in its post-Big Bang Theory (14.7 million, 4.9) spot, sustaining the majority of its lead-in's audience. Compared to Gentleman, Engagement was a vast improvement in the coveted 8:30 p.m. slot and is up 19 percent from last year's Monday at 8:30 p.m. season opener. PHOTOS: Fall TV Death Pool: Which New Show Will Be Axed? Big Bang Theory proved to be a bigger draw than the World Series; according to preliminary numbers, during 8-11 p.m. CBS' half-hour comedy outperformed baseball in both viewership and the 18-49 demo. Person of Interest (12.3 million, 2.7) -- which CBS is expected to give a full-season order to shortly -- dipped 4 percent in the demo, while The Mentalist (12.5 million, 2.5) was flat. At the moment, CBS placed second on the night in 18-49 with a 3.2 rating in primetime behind Fox, which posted a 3.7. (Final numbers for the World Series game will come in later in the day.) PHOTOS: Fall TV's 12 Most Anticipated Shows ABC's canceled reboot Charlie's Angels (5.6 million, 1.2) dropped another 8 percent and was fourth in its 8 p.m. time slot, failing to beat the CW's The Vampire Diaries in the demo. Grey's Anatomy (9.4 million, 3.5) also failed to rebound, dipping 3 percent, but was the top-rated scripted series in its 9 p.m. home. Private Practice (6.6 million, 2.4), however, saw a 4 percent uptick. The CW's Vampire Diaries (2.9 million, 1.3) was steady from the previous week, placing third in the 18-49 demo for the night at 8 p.m. The Secret Circle (2.1 million, 0.9) grew 12 percent in total viewers and a 13 percent increase in the demo, remaining steady in the net's core 18-34. The CW placed fourth on the night in the demo with a 1.1, beating NBC, which aired repeats of its Thursday comedies and Prime Suspect. Fox -- 3.7 CBS -- 3.2 · The Big Bang Theory: 14.7 million, 4.9 · Rules of Engagement (P): 11.5 million, 3.7 · Person of Interest: 12.3 million, 2.7 · The Mentalist: 12.5 million, 2.5 ABC -- 2.4 · Charlie's Angels: 5.6 million, 1.2 · Grey's Anatomy: 9.4 million, 3.5 · Private Practice: 6.6 million, 2.4 The CW -- 1.1 · The Vampire Diaries: 2.9 million, 1.3 · The Secret Circle: 2.1 million, 0.9 NBC -- 1.0 · Community (R): 2.5 million, 0.9 · Parks & Recreation (R): 2.5 million, 1.1 · The Office (R): 3.2 million, 1.5 · Whitney (R): 2.6 million, 1.1 · Prime Suspect (R): 2.8 million, 0.8 TV Ratings
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
John Calley Appreciated at The new sony Memorial
What is a far more fitting spot for a memorial for somebody who went three galleries than the usual soundstage?our editor recommendsJohn Calley Dies at 81John Calley Memorialized By 'Leaving Las Vegas' Director Mike Figgis (Exclusive)John Calley Appreciated by Candice BergenL.A. Film Experts recognition John CalleyRelated Subjects•Obituaries Sony's Stage 27, which once offered as Munchkinland in producing The Wizard of Oz, was the place for that John Calley memorial. He's died Sept. 13 at 81. Throughout his four-decade career, he'd run Warner Bros., UA and The new sony. The stage's walls were covered in black drapes with stripes of 25-feet-high blue canvas and also the floor engrossed in a dark blue, synthetic turf. In the building's east finish would be a vibrantly lit, elevated podium with three massive video screens behind it. PHOTOS: Hollywood's Notable Deaths The late-mid-day event came roughly 350 buddies, family and co-employees who incorporated Robert Towne, Paul Masursky, James L. Brooks, John Glazer, Tony Bill, Bryan Lourd, David Promote, Pierce Brosnan, Stan Freberg and Annette Bening. The memorial started with remarks from The new sony co-chair Amy Pascal, who stated, "If John was what studio heads are just like, only then do we should be an elegant bunch. However, there is nobody like John Calley." She noted that her former boss had some "Hollywood cynicism, but he never allow it to obtain the better of him." She pointed out a lengthy listing of Calley's preferences with top position likely to "the vibrant yellow Comes Royce always parked before Bijan. He'd screamed in internet marketing because he drove by." STORY: Spotlight: John Calley Pascal introduced a relevant video tribute reel with loudspeakers including Norman Jewison, Michael Barker, Seth Greenland, Neil Winter, Maria Bello, Tom Bernard, Sid Ganis, Yair Landau (who stated Calley was "not inside it for his ego, but he desired to succeed"), Akiva Goldsman and Natalie Portman, who stated Calley's advice to her was "don't pursue the cash. It results in loneliness. Get it done for that love along with a great existence." There is additionally a clip of Calley giving these tips to filmmakers: "If you are using your stomach, and it is a good one, you'll prosper.Inch The new sony chairman Howard Stringer started by saying he wondered what Calley would say if he understood the film clips at his memorial lost of sync. Exactly what the honoree would say, he made the decision, was "So was I more often than not.Inch STORY: Studio Stories: The new sony After observing that Calley went the studio with "the utmost of taste and also the the least tyranny," he told the storyline first printed within the NYer of how Calley had once attempted to employ anyone to help him run Warner Bros. Once the potential jobholder requested what his title could be, Calley offered him a title greater compared to one he'd. He stated he or she is worldwide mind of production. When requested what their own title could be, Calley stated, "I may be the assistant towards the worldwide mind of production." The possibility worker requested to consider it over the past weekend, then switched lower the task "while he could not discover the catch." It had been an excellent story, except it had been exactly the same one Mike Nichols requested Warren Beatty to see when the time had come for him to see the director's prepared remarks. It put Beatty within an interesting position. He just went forward with telling exactly the same story two times, but gave it an actor's elocution. STORY: John Calley Appreciated: Hollywood Pays Tribute towards the Late Studio Executive Film writer Buck Henry spoke of getting a portion of 1972's What's Going On Doc?, which Calley told him to keep onto because it appeared as if the film will be a hit. Right after, Calley visited Warners after which told him he should sell his What's Going On share towards the studio. Henry requested why he'd told him to not sell and Calley stated which was before I grew to become a professional at Warners. The author told him he was keeping the shares because "he preferred the recommendation of Calley the friend." Mel Brooks spoke in regards to a conversation he'd had with Calley over making Blazing Saddles along with a scene where a classic lady was beaten up -- "really, really beaten up" -- made him nervous. Calley told him to visit for this. "Should you increase towards the bell," he stated, "ring it." EXCLUSIVE: Mister Howard Stringer Takes note of John Calley Dana Delany spoken about how exactly much Calley loved women and just how much they loved him because "he recognized you for what you're. He did not would like you to alter.Inch She stated their last conversation was him asking "can we love one another always?" Related Subjects Annette Bening Howard Stringer John Calley Mel Brooks Warren Beatty Obituaries The new sony Amy Pascal
Reason #891 Why Film Company company directors Get Gigs
Co-director Ariel Schulman describes how Catfish got him the Paranormal Activity 3 gig. Oh, to own been a fly round the wall from the studio meeting: HuffPo: Is it possible to discuss how you and Joost needed the reins from the new Paranormal Activity film? Schulman: Catfish stood a lot associated with it. Vital were large fans which we've been around the radar. Once we first asked while using leader of significant, he really mentioned, “If you realize me at this time around that Catfish is fake, you’ve got the job.” Which we simply went real quiet. After which it I mentioned, “I’m sorry, I am in a position to’t explain how.” Because it was real. HuffPo: You think he desired to understand because it had been driving him crazy? Schulman: In my opinion he figured when we are in a position to create that authenticity considerably, you have to could check it out again with this particular. Ultimately, we convinced them of exactly that. Catfish is completely real, however think there exists a knack for identifying the authentic moments work from home video, plus it plays as being a narrative.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
UPDATE: Strike On Syfy Series Face Off Over After Deal With IATSE
Unionization Effort Shuts Lower Production On Syfy Reality Series Face Off Exactly each week following a crew of Syfys competition reality series Face Off walked in the job to be able to obtain a contract with IATSE, the union that signifies film and TV crew people, their goal remains accomplished. Make the most of Callahan, organizer at Film Editors Guild (Local 700 IATSE), made the announcement on Facebook this mid-day. Victory! The IATSE has showed up in a tentative agreement while using producers of “Face Off.” The sale will finish the strike and return the expansion and publish-production deckie's to employ a union contract delivering medical health insurance and retirement benefits. Everyone focusing on the program proven tremendous resolve and solidarity throught this fight their courage and persistence for one another won this contract. The majority of us who would like to see really unscripted TV offering healthcare benefits owe this crew a debt of gratitude for brave stand.
Monday, October 10, 2011
Extended 'X Factor' bumps 'New Girl'
Fox keeps growing "The X Factor" to two several hours on three different nights in October, putting "New Girl" round the bench until November. The network is slotting yet another 30 minutes for your unscripted series on March. 12, 13 and 18 because it was pleased with footage within the approaching round through which idol idol judges visit contestants' houses, with different network speaker. New cases of "Girl" happen to be scheduled for March. 12 and 18, and frequently will definitely be tabled to produce room for your two-hour "Factor." The initial date had "Girl" running Wednesday instead of its usual Tuesday 9:30 p.m. because publish-season Mlb baseball will air rather. "Girl" was alread pre-empted on March. 25 because of a distinctive two-and-a-half-hour edition of "Factor." A "Girl" repeat appeared to become formerly scheduled for March. 13. Now "Girl" finds itself taking an unforeseen three-week break following a preliminary three-week run that shown effective enough to earn an entire-season order. "Girl" built on its "Glee" lead-in many 72 hours, calculating 9.4 million audiences together with a 4.6 rating/11 share among audiences 18-49. But Fox is confident "Girl" completed strongly enough to continue in November where it left off and be better setup with an continuous let you know the comfort in the fall. "Factor" has furthermore been a great addition for Fox, calculating 12.millions of and 4.1/11. It's beat all comers inside the 18-49 demo all six nights it's broadcast so far. Contact Andrew Wallenstein at andrew.wallenstein@variety.com
Friday, October 7, 2011
R.I.P. Diane Cilento
Diane Cilento, the Australian actress once married to Sean Connery and who was nominated for a Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 1963 for Tom Jones, has died aged 78. Cilento was reckoned to be one of the best actresses of her generation in the early 60s, but she had the misfortune to appear on the scene at a time when roles for young women in British cinema mostly consisted of either nurses or well-brought-up gals. Movie producers did not know how to use her lubricious sexuality, which director Tony Richardson caught when she played Molly, the sexy gamekeepers daughter Tom Jones. Hollywood tried to push her as a sex symbol opposite Charlton Heston in The Agony and the Ecstasy (1965) and Paul Newman in Hombre (1967). But it was her marriage to Sean Connery during the 60s — then at the peak of his Bond fame — which took up most of her energy. They had one son together, Jason — who became an actor himself and divorced in 1973. Cilento became increasingly involved with Gurdijeff spiritualism and mostly abandoned acting, apart from The Wicker Man (1973). She subsequently remarried Anthony Shaffer, screenwriter of Sleuth and The Wicker Man, and moved back to Australia, where she founded an experimental theatre in northern Queensland. The actress was classically trained at RADA and appeared on stage in a variety of Shakespearian roles as well as opposite Michael Redgrave in the play Tiger at the Gates, which won her a Critics Choice Award. I spoke to the actress last year on a crackly line to Australia, where she regaled me with some eye-popping stories of her time as a young actress in Swinging London, where she was close to the founders of the Royal Court Theatre, and appeared in several plays there.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Sundance gets in 'Position'
'First Position'Sundance Selects has snagged North American rights to "First Position," the ballet doc that preemed at the Toronto Intl. Film Festival earlier this fall. Written, directed and produced by Bess Kargman, "Position" centers on six young dancers from around the globe competing for scholarships and jobs in the Youth America Grand Prix, a prestigious bunhead competish. Film will continue to make the rounds on the festival circuit this fall, including screenings at Vancouver, the Hamptons and DOC NYC. North American distribution pact for "First Position" was negotiated by Arianna Bocco and Betsy Rodgers of Sundance Selects with Submarine's Josh Braun and attorney Marc H. Simon. Movie also was picked up by Hopscoth for Australia and New Zealand. Sundance Selects is a sister division of IFC Films and its genre banner IFC Midnight, all three of which release films on multiple platforms including VOD and theatrical. "First Position" joins a Sundance Selects slate that also includes "Pina," "Weekend" and "The Kid with the Bike." Contact Gordon Cox at gordon.cox@variety.com
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
The Conclusion is Near For Your Simpsons (Or Possibly Could It Be?), together with other Tales You'll Be Talking About Today
Happy Wednesday! Also in today’s edition in the Broadsheet: The Academy finally can get some movie museum space… The Coens obtain eye on tv… Paul Feig backs from his next… Another 50 Cent movie, fortunately… plus much more. · Copious cultural hands-wringing adopted what is the news Tuesday the Simpsons may be within the finish in the line a contract dispute between its cast and Fox — which apparently desires to cut voice-talent costs by 45 percent — expects to eliminate the series following its current, 23rd season. (23rd!) The amounts are seven figures and absurd to dispute regardless, nevertheless the bigger issue is: Are you able to miss it? Because you will discover compelling cases — both economic and artistic — being created for yanking the plug. I’d let it die, however also haven’t seen it in something such as 20 years, so hey. [The Daily Animal, Deadline] · The Academy of motion Picture Arts and Sciences and L.A. County Museum of Art are joining on which is the Academy’s extended-gestating dream: A movie museum for Hollywood. Well, under Hollywood, no less than no longer: The lately situated project, in a corner of Wilshire and Fairfax, still faces significant fundraising event hurdles, a slice which might be removed by selling off a Vine Street tract initially intended for the museum. It went for $50 million just before the crash, that's like, what, $10,000 together with a few cans of fresh fresh paint today? [LAT] · The Coen Brothers and sisters are apparently arranging a television series with Cedar plank plank Rapids scribe Phil Johnston. The show, presently titled HarveKarbo, would track the title character, “an ill-tempered L.A. private agent whose cases frequently involve the depraved doings in the Hollywood elite — and also the deadbeat pals in La’ El Segundo.” So basically the detectives from Barton Fink achieve spend some time while using Dude. Or wait, they died. Anyway, something of this character. [Deadline] · Paul Feig is going as director of Bridget Manley 3. Signal more febrile Bridesmaids follow-up speculation. [Deadline] · Curtis Cent” Jackson look in and co-produce The Pursuit, of a cop and criminal who pair around nab the man who destroyed all of their partners. Hopefully this might much better things for 50’s sex existence than Setup accomplished. [THR] · Nj governor Chris Christie really really isn’t running for leader. By leaving him alone due to not playing around the treadmill too, okay? [The Atlantic Wire] · Hank Williams Junior. apologized for his absurd claims Monday evaluating Leader Obama to Hitler: “I will be very passionate about Politics and Sports and this time around around it got the most effective or Worst of me. The thought of the Leaders of each side Jukin and Fiven around the Course, while many people are Fighting to handle simply assisted me Boil over creating a Dumb statement and i am very Sorry whether or not this Upset anybody. I have to Thank my supporters. It wasn't put together by some Publicist.” You’re kidding. [HankJr.com]
Sweeney indicates digital options
SweeneyCANNES -- Technology, definately not disturbing TV, is delivering the power in the medium in new ways. It's delivering audiences with fresh options to check out, as well as the biz with new models, according to Disney topper Anne Sweeney, the initial lady being named Mipcom personality of year. In the keynote address shipped Wednesday, an upbeat Sweeney told affiliates within the sales shindig that digital platforms and production techniques had transformed TV for your better. She mentioned: "We're supplying individuals with more appeal and options than previously. "Plus they are responding -- tuning in, logging on, setting up, streaming, buying, leasing -- consuming our content in any manner they could get it.In . Sweeney suggested the small screen was going to remain our planet's best medium, its energy enhanced by an opportunity to watch anywhere, anytime, via different platforms. "Consider how you used technology around the plane with this conference," advised Sweeney. "The amount of other ways you personalized each experience to satisfy your needs and preferences. "We used time for you to trap on creating quite a few new shows. I loaded just what I preferred, in the way that we preferred to see it.Inch However, she reminded the marriage visitors that the majority folk still view television typically, with audiences in several areas trading greater than four several hours every day viewing with time-honored fashion. But others may decide to view television via numerous items -- and shape the understanding to their own personal anticipation. It absolutely was this "tech-savvy, global, multi-generational audience (that was) driving the long run of' the tv biz." She added: "Technologies have unleashed our energy make use of a great personal entertainment experience for each viewer in the world -- all 3.7 billion of those. "And every new chance we create for audiences produces new revenue streams -- for that companies too for our partners around the globe.In . Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
AMPAS, LACMA move ahead on movie museum
The Academy of movement Picture Arts and Sciences and also the La County Museum of Art board people are continue around the Academy's museum devoted to movies.The 2 boards decided to sign a memorandum of understanding to operate in good belief in creating the Academy's museum.The museum could be situated within the former May Co. building at a corner of Wilshire and Fairfax around the Miracle Mile.The memo puts moving plans for that two to go over the next contract but for the Academy to build up plans for future designs and construction.The Academy had acquired a website on Vine St. close to the Pickford Center for Film Study but made the decision to not pursue the fundraiser that could have been needed for that large-scale project. Contact Justin Kroll at justin.kroll@variety.com
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