Roush Review: American Horror Story Finale

Jessica Lange What a sick little show American Horror Story turned out to be. Ludicrous from top to bottom, from haunted attic to cellar, from start to finish, as the population of ghosts in the Murder House grew nearly as large as the Downton Abbey estate. In the finale, it was finally Ben Harmon's turn to die, after being warned by Constance (Jessica Lange, always the best thing in this wacky series) to take the surviving baby and run. "How can you still be so blind?" she shrieked. (We've been saying that all season.) He did try to escape, after flirting briefly with suicide (and pulled back from the brink by the ghost of his long-suffering wife), but the bad ghosts got him, hanging him from the chandelier and turning him into one of their own. And so the ill-fated addle-brained Harmons end up quasi-happily ever after in the hereafter.In the show's one clever twist, the Harmons (Ben, Vivien, Violet) join forces to become ghostly ghost-busters, scaring away the new family that moved in, Beetlejuice-style. Didn't see that coming. And in a three-years-later flash-forward, Constance is now raising the Demon Spawn, who shows his true colors by slaughtering the nanny and grinning through the blood as Constance clucks, "Now what am I going to do with you?" If Season 2 is going to be Jessica Lange-Meets-The Omen, and we can put that ridiculous Murder House in the rear-view mirror, that might actually be worth watching.What did you think of the American Horror Story finale?Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now!

'21 Jump Street' Poster: Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum Go to the Promenade

The arrival '21 Jump Street' movie continunes the current Hollywood trend of "Let's remake an 80s property!" Fortunately -- or, according to what you are talking with, unluckily -- I haven't seen the first '21 Jump Street,' meaning this film isn't wrecking my recollections or tainted by any preconceived notions I'd in regards to the series. But following a truly hysterical red-colored-colored-band trailer, and, now, a significant funny movie poster (that's, to date as "funny" movie posters go), there have to be some detractors available that are maybe, possibly, beginning later on around. Right? The poster, which you'll want to see entirely below, shows Jenko (Channing Tatum) and Schmidt (Jonah Hill), two cops disguised as students going to the promenade. The tagline virtually talks alone hooray for grade-school humor! '21 Jump Street,' which stars Tatum, Hill, Brie Larson and Ice Cube (together with a cameo from original cast member The Actor-kaira Pitt), hits theaters March 16, 2012. [via Hollywood.com] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

J.R. Martinez and also the Girlfriend Expect

J.R. Martinez and Diana Gonzalez-Manley Dwts champion J.R. Martinez and also the girlfriend Diana Gonzalez-Manley expect next spring, People reviews. "We discovered just the other day it's a girl which we're gone the moon," Martinez told playboy. "Diana features a little baby bump now which is probably the most adorable factor ever. While using holidays approaching, this really is really the finest and greatest gift we are capable of getting.Inch See other stars that are expecting Martinez, 28, met Gonzalez-Manley in 2008 round the number of his cleaning cleaning soap The Kids. The Two began dating a year ago. "2011 remains filled with a lot of surprises and options and ultimately, plenty of benefits," Martinez added. "Diana which i were just asking ourselves, 'How is 2012 prone to top 2011?' Well, we have our answer!"

CBS CEO Leslie Moonves: 'We Want a Healthy Netflix'

Comedy Central is bulking up on its comedic offerings. In an effort to expand its slate, which already includes such shows as South Park, Workaholics and Tosh.0, the Viacom-owned network has ordered scripts for three more projects, two of which are animated. There'sGajillionaires, a half-hour animated show about the uber-wealthy Benjamin and George Krabbe and their misadventures in the world of big business.Bailouts, corrupt senators, sycophantic cronies like Chef Boyardee and Dick Cheney and an undying love for Tipper Gore are all along for the ride. PHOTOS: 10 Broadcast and Cable TV Show Most Watched by Men The project, created, written and produced by Yoni Brenner (Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs), countsJoel Kuwahara, Scott Greenberg andMark McJimsey of Bento Box along with Peter Principato, Paul Young and Tucker Voorheesof Principato/Young Entertainment as executive producers. Among the other scripts Comedy Central has ordered:Grubstein & Grubstein, an animated comedy created and co-executive produced by Arthur Jones andKarl Ackerman based on two twenty-something brothers who inherit a Brooklyn brownstone filled with oddball tenants. Finally, the network has nabbed a script for Upstate, a half-hour narrative based on two guyswho return to the summer town of their youth and live like they are sixteen again, complete with bonfires, jet-ski races and stealing Uncle Gary's pot.The project is written and co-executive produced by its stars,Jon GabrusandJustin Tyler. Email: Lacey.Rose@THR.com; Twitter: @LaceyVRose Related Topics Comedy Central TV Development

Abdicate, she said

Andrea Riseborough and Madonna spend a night at the museum. Parker Posey attends the after party for the Cinema Society & Piaget screening of "W.E."Valentino At Sunday's MoMA screening of "W.E.," Madonna was asked about the hardest part in co-writing and directing her revisionist bio of Wallis Simpson."Actually it's all hard. Making art, being creative, is always the challenge," Madonna said of the Weinstein Co. release. "Once you go from writing to surviving the shoot and editing the production, it's all hard.""W.E." will rehabilitate the duchess' reputation, said Andrea Riseborough, who plays Simpson -- the twice-divorced woman who prompted King Edward VIII to abdicate in 1937."The propaganda fed to the British public -- but also internationally -- by Stanley Baldwin affected our opinion of Wallis Simpson," she said at the Cinema Society event. "We were subjected to a huge amount of propaganda without our knowing it." As for the duchess in exile, the actress added, "She married someone she truly loved but there was an emptiness in that she could never live up to the pressure of having to be as exciting as a kingship."Valentino, who met Simpson in '68 ("She did several dresses of mine"), recalled a not particularly happy couple. "Fighting, fighting," he said of the duke and duchess. "Of course, if you read some books, it's a little different. But Madonna, she picks up good things." Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

Former Miss USA Rima Fakih Charged with Drunken Driving

Rima Fakih Former Miss USA Rima Fakih was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving, People reviews. The 26-year-old beauty full was stopped by police in Highland Park, Mich., over the past weekend and today faces Drunk driving charges. "[She's] very saddened and incredibly apologetic for that situation that she's in at this time,Inch her lawyer, Jesse, Elder, told playboy. See other stars who've become in danger this season Fakih, who won the title this year and also the first Arab American to ever win the pageant, was involved with a small stripper pole scandal this past year after photos from the 2007 "Stripper 101" contest appeared. "I had been just being silly and jumping up and there have been a couple of pictures exchanged," she stated at that time. "Yes, it looks really negative but it is not necessarily what you have often seen. I did not do anything whatsoever wrong."

USA Sets Return Dates for White-colored Collar and Royal Pains, Premiere for Common Law

Matt Bomer White-colored Collar and Royal Pains will return on back-to-back nights within the month of the month of january, USA introduced Tuesday.Season 3 of White-colored Collar will premiere Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 10/9c, with Royal Pains, which heads into its third season, bowing the next evening at 10/9c.Lost's Sonya Walger joins USA's Common LawIn addition, new buddy-cop drama Common Law will premiere Thursday, Jan. 26 at 10/9c. The series stars Michael Ealy and Warren Kole as homicide detective partners that are bought into couples counseling by their captain.

Jackson Family Asks For Stiff Sentence Against Conrad Murray

First Published: November 29, 2011 12:28 PM EST Credit: Getty Images Caption Defense attorney J. Michael Flanagan, Dr. Conrad Murray and defense attorney Ed Chernoff in court on November 3, 2011 in Los AngelesLOS ANGELES, Calif. -- A lawyer for Michael Jacksons family on Tuesday told a judge sentencing the doctor who caused the singers death that the family is not seeking revenge but wants a stiff sentence that serves as a warning to opportunistic doctors. The Bible reminds us that men cannot do justice, they can only seek justice, the family said in a statement read by attorney Brian Panish. That is all we can ask as a family, and that is all we ask for here. The statement went on to say, We are not here to seek revenge. There is nothing you can do today that will bring Michael back. Panish did not specifically request the maximum term of four years in jail for Murray but said the cardiologist should be punished in a way that reminds physicians that they cannot sell their services to the highest bidder. Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor was expected to sentence Murray later in the day after hearing from lawyers on both sides of the case. Murray was convicted of involuntary manslaughter after a six-week trial that presented the most detailed account yet of Jacksons final hours but left many questions about Murrays treatment of the superstar with an operating-room anesthetic as he battled chronic insomnia. Prosecutors want Pastor to sentence Murray to a maximum four-year term that likely would be cut at least in half due to jail overcrowding. Defense attorneys want probation for the cardiologist, saying he will lose his ability to practice medicine and likely face a lifetime of ostracism. Several members of Jacksons family, including mother Katherine and siblings LaToya, Jermaine, Randy and Rebbie, attended the proceedings. Murray stared straight ahead as Deputy District Attorney David Walgren told the judge that Murray lacked remorse throughout the case. The doctor wore a suit in court. Jacksons death in June 2009 stunned the world, as did the ensuing investigation that led to Murray being charged in February 2010. Murray told detectives he had been giving the singer nightly doses of propofol to help him sleep as he prepared for a series of comeback concerts. Propofol is supposed to be used in hospital settings and has never been approved for sleep treatments, yet Murray acknowledged giving it to Jackson then leaving the room on the day the singer died. Murray declined to testify during his trial but did opt to participate in a documentary in which he said he didnt consider himself guilty of any crime and blamed Jackson for entrapping him into administering the propofol doses. His attorneys contended throughout the case that Jackson must have given himself the fatal dose when Murray left the singers bedside. In their sentencing memorandum, prosecutors cited Murrays statements to advocate that he receive the maximum term. They also want him to pay restitution to the singers three children Prince, Paris and Blanket. Its unlikely that Murray can pay any sizable sum, including the $1.8 million cost of his funeral. He was deeply in debt when he agreed to serve as Jacksons personal physician for $150,000 a month, and the singer died before Murray received any money. During Murrays trial, a jury heard a slurred recording of Jackson found on Murrays cellphone. The doctor or his attorneys never explained in court why he recorded the impaired singer six weeks before his death, but it revealed the ambition of the entertainer who burst on the scene as a baby-faced member of the Jackson Five in the 1970s. We have to be phenomenal, he was heard saying about his This Is It concerts in London. When people leave this show, when people leave my show, I want them to say, Ive never seen nothing like this in my life. Go. Go. Ive never seen nothing like this. Go. Its amazing. Hes the greatest entertainer in the world. Jacksons comeback attempt came after he had been pushed into obscurity. Despite his acquittal of child molestation in 2005, Jackson went into seclusion, leaving his lavish manor Neverland Ranch and moving to the Middle East and Las Vegas, where he first met Murray. Prosecutors said the mens relationship was corrupted by greed. Murray left his practices to serve as Jacksons doctor and look out for his well-being, but instead acted as an employee catering to the singers desire to receive propofol to put him to sleep, prosecutors said. The defendant has displayed a complete lack of remorse for causing Michael Jacksons death, prosecutors wrote in a filing last week. Even worse than failing to accept even the slightest level of responsibility, (Murray) has placed blame on everyone else, including the one person no longer here to defend himself, Michael Jackson. Murrays attorneys are relying largely on 34 letters from relatives, friends and former patients to portray Murray in a softer light and win a lighter sentence. The letters and defense filings describe Murrays compassion as a doctor, including accepting lower payments from his mostly poor patients. There is no question that the death of his patient, Mr. Jackson, was unintentional and an enormous tragedy for everyone affected, defense attorneys wrote in their sentencing memo. Dr. Murray has been described as a changed, grief-stricken man, who walks aroundunder a pall of sadness since the loss of his patient, Mr. Jackson. Pastor also will review a report by probation officials that carries a sentencing recommendation. The report will become public after Murray is sentenced. ___ Follow Anthony McCartney at http://twitter.com/mccartneyAP Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

SAG Honours Ballots Mail Now To Film & TV Nominating Committees: Due 12 ,. twelfth

La (November. 22, 2011) Ballots for your 18th Annual Screen Stars Guild Honours nominations will probably be mailed with this years SAG Honours film and tv nominating committees on Wednesday, November. 23, 2011. The Screen Stars Guild Award The Actor is presented for outstanding performances in movies and primetime television. The nominees for performances this season, like the distinctive ensemble honours as well as the stunt ensemble honors, will probably be selected by two separate film and tv nominating sections, each made up of two,100 SAG people from over the united states . States that have been randomly selected in April 2011. Distribution closed on October 27. Demands for nomination consideration inside several the heavens choosing were published by stars or, while using stars permission, by producers, art galleries/systems, agents, managers, or publicists. Votes for nominees may be cast online or via mailed paper ballot. The Guilds official teller, Integrity Voting Systems, must receive votes by Noon (PT) on Monday, 12 ,. 12, 2011. Nominations for your 18th Annual Screen Stars Guild Honours will probably be introduced on Wednesday, 12 ,. 14, 2011 within the Off-shoreline Design Center in West Hollywood, telecast survive TNT at 9:00 a.m. (ET) / 6:00 a.m. (PT) and webcast survive tnt.tv and also the best spinner's.com, preceded with the stunt ensemble honors nominations at 8:50 a.m. (ET) / 5:50 a.m. (PT), webcast survive tnt.tv and also the best spinner's.com . In the top industry honors provided to artists, only the SAG Honours are selected entirely by stars peers inside the Screen Stars Guild. Visitors in the 18th Annual Screen Stars Guild Honours will probably be introduced at occasions on Sunday, Jan 29, 2012, simulcast reside in the La Shrine Exposition Concentrate on TNT and also the best spinner's at 8 p.m. (ET), 5 p.m. (PT), 7 p.m. (CT) and 6 p.m. (MT). Visitors in the stunt ensemble honors will probably be introduced from the SAG Honours red-colored-colored carpet at 6:15 p.m., (PT) / 3:15 p.m. (ET) through the Red-colored-colored Carpet Pre-Show webcast on tnt.tv and also the best spinner's.com from 6-8 p.m. (PT) / 3-5 p.m. (PT). Final voting information will probably be mailed via postcard to all or any qualified voting people of Screen Stars Guild on 12 ,. 30, 2011. Online voting is advised. Paper ballots will probably be provided only upon request, that ought to be created by Monday, Jan. 16, 2012. All votes ought to be received at Integrity Voting Systems by noon on Friday, Jan. 27. Results will probably be sealed until they are opened up up onstage within the 18th Annual Screen Stars Guild Honours ceremony. The 18th Annual Screen Stars Guild Honours will probably be produced by Rob Margolis Productions in colaboration with Screen Stars Guild Honours, LLC.

Disney Jump-Starts Reese Witherspoon Comedy With 'Kung Fu Panda 2' Writers (Exclusive)

Jonathan Aibel and Glenn Berger, the writers behind the international animation smash Kung Fu Panda 2, have been tapped to write Wish List, a Disney comedy fantasy that has Reese Witherspoon attached to star. Mark Ciardi and Gordon Gray of Mayhem Pictures are producing.our editor recommends'Kung Fu Panda 2' Crosses $300 Million Offshore'Kung Fu Panda' Scribes to Pen 'Candyland' for Universal The new writers will kick-start the project, which was first set up at the studio in 2001 as a vehicle for a male comedy star. Witherspoon came on board during the summer, causing a search for scribes to re-engineer the script. The story centers on a career-oriented adult whose perfectly tailored life is thrown for a loop when all the wishes she made as a child are suddenly granted. PHOTOS: 10 Inappropriately Sexy Cartoon Characters Aibel and Berger, repped by WME and attorney Ken Richman, have staked out athriving career in animation and the family comedy arena. On top of writing the $663 million-grossing Panda 2, the duo worked on the first Kung Fu Panda and Monsters vs Aliens,as well as TV's King of the Hill. They also worked on Alvin & the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel and the latest Chipmunks installment, Chip-Wrecked, which opens December 16. The scribes will tackle Wish List after they finish writing a big-screen take of the Hasbro board game Candyland. Email: Borys.Kit@thr.com Twitter: @Borys_Kit Related Topics Reese Witherspoon Kung Fu Panda 2

Foreign exchange Passes on Southern Crime Pilot 'Outlaw Country'

Foreign exchange is not ongoing to maneuver forward withOutlaw Country. The project, that's both a criminal offence thriller and family drama set in the backdrop of organized crime and royalty inside the south, happen to be awaiting an option for many days. The collaboration between Foreign exchange Productions and Fox TV Art galleries, which experienced some retooling this year's summer season, starredLuke Grimes, Haley Bennett, Mary SteenburgenandJohn Hawkes. Outlaw happen to be pitted against Foreign exchange's other pilot option, comic adaptationPowers.The waiting game moved on proper proper care of the network's have to start to see the latter's effects, but getting seen a finished product the network has requested similar retoolings, according to sources. Forces, a The brand new the new sony TV production, is founded on the extended-running Image/Icon comic series by John Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming can be a police procedural with supernatural element. Jason Patric stars as Christian Master, a cop who works inside the Forces division in the police and handles crimes including people endowed with special abilities. Email: Lacey.Rose@THR.com Twitter: @LaceyVRose Related Subjects Foreign exchange

Black Nights unveils line up

MOSCOW -- Estonia's Black Nights Film Festival opens late next week with a rich line up of competition films to brighten the dark days of late November. The festival, now in its 15th edition, features three main competitions with focuses on European and Asian features, Baltic film and U.S. indie films that programmers feel have good potential for European distribution. Among the top picks in the main competition the International Eurasia Focus, Lynne Ramsay's film about a mother struggling to cope with her son's disturbing actions, "We Need to Talk About Kevin," is expected to draw strong auds. Other hot titles include "Rose" by Polish director Wojciech Smarzowski, about the harrowing treatment of Poles at the end of the World War II; French helmer Michel Hazanavicius' ode to the silent screen "The Artist," and Estonian Oscar entry, "Letters to Angel," directed by Sulev Keedus, which explores the battles an Estonian soldier has to fight on his return home from the Soviet era Afghan war. In the Tridens Baltic Feature Film Competition, the field includes documentaries "The New World" by Estoni's Jaan Tootsen, about a group of activists who attempt to change their corner of the world, and "How Are You Doing Rudolf Ming?," about a boy obsessed with violent films, shot by Latvian filmmaker Roberts Rubins. There is also a study of the Lithuanian activists who saved their ancient Sanskrit-based language from extinction in the 19th century, "The Book Smugglers" directed by Jeremiah Cullinane, a co-prod between Lativa and Ireland. In the North American Independent Film Competition esoteric American films include "Martha May Marcy Marlene," the Sundance hit about a girl suffering from paranoia and delusions after escaping a cult; Jonathan Levine's "50/50," a comedy about a man diagnosed with cancer, and "Win Win," director Thomas McCarthy's follow up to acclaimed films "The Station Agent" and "The Visitor." The festival runs Nov. 18-30. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

Julie Taymor files 'Spider-Man' suit

Julie Taymor claims the 'Spider-Guy: Turn Off the Dark' producers have not successful to pay for on her behalf ongoing target the Broadway musical.Julie Taymor, the helmer of megabudget Broadway tuner "Spider-Guy: Turn Off the Dark," has filed a suit in the producers in the show."Since the suit filed today makes apparent, the accused have violated Ms. Taymor's creative rights becoming an author of 'Spider-Guy: Turn Off the Dark,'" mentioned Taymor's lawyer, Charles Spada, in the statement. "In addition, the producers have not successful to pay for Ms. Taymor for ongoing usage of her build up to now."Taken, happens Director and Choreographers' Society (SDC) filed an arbitration claim in the show's producers over delinquent pointing royalties to Taymor.Taymor as well as the show's producers have observed a patchy relationship since the helmer was driven to think about a measure in the musical spectacle toward the conclusion in the production's extended, rocky preview period. She did, however, attend the show's June opening, where she was among the designers to think about a bow.No matter the extra staging contributions of director Philip William McKinley, it absolutely was Taymor who was simply recently considered qualified that require thinking about for just about any Tony nomination inside the musical director category. Taymor is credited while using "original direction" in the show. She's also listed as co-book author and mask designer. Contact Gordon Cox at gordon.cox@variety.com

Movie mavens see healthy signs for industry

'The Help'It's unlikely that numerous will see daily the problem in the economy this season and passionately croon, "It absolutely was a great year," but as Endgame Entertainment Boss Jim Stern prepares to simply accept stage for your Condition in the Film Industry panel within the Variety Way ahead for Film Summit, he's confident about the fitness of the organization.InchHowever I could have been confident about film inside the 19 thirties when there's a depression happening and film was thriving," Stern states. "I've always cast a jaundiced eye when someone states, 'We're in the worse quarter than i had been a year ago, so the companies are heading lower.' Well, possibly, but it's also because the movies aren't pretty much as good. It is therefore due more to quality than alteration of consumer habits."The got the good thing the other day if the was reported that the quantity of spec scripts offered in October -- 18 -- might be the finest monthly tally by 50 percent years, as well as the 86 offered up to now this year is a lot more than 2009 and 2010 combined."It suggests that customers are assisting to release their purse strings, it suggests that authors are writing what they desire to produce, rather than what they're being commissioned to produce, that people think means a really quality level of scripts," states panelist Ron Nicita, Morgan Creek co-chairman and COO.Concurrently, Hollywood remains processing the economic crisis inside a vacation in a holiday in greece, that's threatening to destabilize the entire Eu."Previously, when there's a sizable (economic) hiccup, many overseas entrepreneurs went bankrupt and flicks that have been lucrative films fell to the red-colored-colored because people weren't getting paid out," Stern highlights. So, today, "when films are funded getting a powerful outlook during the products people will probably return overseas, it's a serious concern."Nevertheless the finest question for panelists might be, with DVD revenues foundering, you'll be able to chance VOD and streaming will probably be riding can provide relief soon?InchI believe we'd all prefer to say video is carried out and VOD is at,In . states panelist David Glasser, COO in the Weinstein Co. "It is not by doing this by yet, but hopefully this is when we're headed."RELATED LINKS Photos plug into buzz Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com

Branagh joins U.K. agency Troika

Branagh LONDON -- "Thor" helmer Kenneth Branagh has signed with U.K. talent agency Troika.He will continue to be repped in the U.S. by longtime manager Judy Hofflund for acting and Robert Newman at WME for directing.Branagh will next be seen in "My Week With Marilyn," playing Laurence Olivier opposite Michelle Williams as Marilyn Monroe.He is currently filming the third series of BBC's "Wallander" and he recently completed a run on stage in Belfast with Rob Brydon in "The Painkiller."Branagh will be jointly repped at Troika by partners Conor McCaughan and Michael Duff.Troika clients include Michael Fassbender, Matt Smith, Juno Temple and David Walliams. Contact Diana Lodderhose at diana.lodderhose@variety.com

Disney-ABC Television Signs Streaming Deals with Netflix, Amazon Prime

NY - Disney-ABC Television Group early Monday unveiled an extension and expansion of a licensing agreement with Netflix's streaming video service and a new deal with Amazon.com'sour editor recommends CBS, Netflix Sign Two-Year Content Agreement ICMs Chris Silbermann on New Network Chiefs, Netflixs Impact and the Very Interesting Pilot Season Under its deal, Amazon will expand its Prime instant videos library with more than 800 titles from Disney-ABC with fare from ABC Family, ABC Studios, The Disney Channel and Marvel. Among the content will be ABC Family's Greek and The Secret Life of the American Teenager, ABC's Lost, Grey's Anatomy and Felicity, Disney Channel's Phineas & Ferb, and Marvel's Spider Man and X-Men Evolution. PHOTOS: Netflix's 10 Most Rented Movies of All Time Amazon Prime is a $79 annual membership program that includes access to Prime instant videos, as well as unlimited free two-day shipping on Amazon items. Financial terms of the Disney deal weren't disclosed. Said Brad Beale, director of video content acquisition for Amazon: "We're working hard to add even more selection for Kindle Fire customers and Prime members leading up to the holidays, and expect to have nearly 13,000 titles available in Prime instant video by early next year." Meanwhile, Disney-ABC's extension with Netflix allows the online service to continue to stream hundreds of library episodes of series from ABC Studios, Disney Channel and ABC Family. But it also adds new content, such as ABC Family's Switched at Birth, prior season episodes of Disney Channel's animated Kick Buttowski and all episodes of ABC's Alias. Among the series that got an extension under the deal are prior season episodes of Grey's Anatomy, Desperate Housewives and Private Practice, all episodes of Lost, Brothers & Sisters and Ugly Betty, as well as Melissa & Joey and Phineas and Ferb. Under the deal, episodes from new seasons of current Disney-ABC series will be made available to Netflix 30 days after the last episode of each season airs. Financial terms weren't disclosed. "The diverse but always excellent programming from the different channels and networks are favorites of our members and we are thrilled to broaden the scope and extend the terms or our relationship," said Ted Sarandos, Netflix's chief content officer. Email: Georg.Szalai@thr.com Twitter: @georgszalai Related Topics ABC Amazon.com Netflix Disney Channel

Activists Slam Relativity Media for Filming in China City

BEIJING (AP) - Rights activists have belittled a Hollywood studio for filming a friend comedy inside an eastern Chinese city where a blind, self-trained activist lawyer continues to be held under house arrest and apparently beaten.our editor recommendsJoe Matukewicz Named Relativity Media's Senior V . p . of AcquisitionsFriday Box Office: Relativity Media's 'Limitless' No. 1 with $6.6 Million'Blindness' being protested by blind activists'Aftershock' becomes China's top domestic film Relativity Media is shooting part of the comedy 21 well as over in Linyi, an urban area in Shandong province where the activist Chen Guangcheng's village can be found. Government physiques have switched Chen's village of Dongshigu in to a hostile, no-go zone and activists, foreign diplomats and reporters are actually switched back, threatened combined with gems thrown their way by males patrolling the village. What is the news that Relativity Media had selected Linyi, an urban area of ten million, like a spot for its film and was offering its close government connections comes at any time when activists have restored their attention on Chen. A deal to visit the lawyer to focus on his plight has caught on and intensified over recent days, though none happen to be effective and many site site visitors are actually met with violence. On China's popular Twitter-like microblog, Sina Weibo, some authors circulated emails for Relativity staff, promoting clients to produce towards the organization in protest. A few known for any boycott in the film. Relativity declined comment but mentioned in the news release that filming in Linyi began last Wednesday. Inside the release, Linyi's top Communist Party official Zhang Shajun is reported as calling Relativity's leader Ryan Kavanaugh a "close friendInch while Relativity's Co-Leader Tucker Tooley describes Linyi becoming an "amazing" place. "I am hoping Relativity Media will discover much more about the particular Linyi, about Chen Guangcheng, and discover that what's presently happening in Dongshigu village is what is really 'amazing'," mentioned Nanjing-based activist He Peirong inside an interview. "Especially at this time around around, when each day you will discover people trying to go to Chen Guangcheng, individuals who've been conned and beaten, I express deep regret to find out such remarks whitewashing the city of Linyi," she mentioned. Formerly a few days, a lot of activists and Chen's supporters have risked being strongly assaulted to test visits to his home in the bid to focus on his plight. The newest group was composed of 37 petitioners who traveled there by bus from Beijing on Sunday and fled after being attacked by about 50 unknown thugs simply because they approached Chen's village, mentioned one person, Peng Zhonglin, from Jiangxi province. Linyi police rejected to comment when showed up at on the phone. Human Rights Watch senior Asia investigator Nicholas Bequelin mentioned it absolutely was puzzling that Relativity came out comfortable cozying tabs on the city's political leadership. "They are being attempting to assume this role to become a prop in Linyi's propaganda campaign to cast itself just like a civilized town that encourages culture when the fact is that it is not just holding among China's most prominent human rights defenders, but prone to amazing measures to persecute him," Bequelin mentioned. Relativity describes 21 well as over just like a comedy about two childhood pals who drag buddies together to celebrate his 21st birthday the evening before a med school interview inside an evening that becomes "an crazy epic misadventure of debauchery and mayhem." It stars Footloose star Miles Teller and Justin Chon who was simply inside the Twilight Saga. Shooting in Linyi began on Wednesday plus it was unclear how extended they were scheduled to film there. Previous footage happen to be shot in Dallas, the business mentioned. Relativity has produced or co-funded greater than 200 movies including Cowboys & Aliens, Bridesmaids, and Limitless. Blinded having a fever in infancy and self-trained just like a lawyer, Chen increased being an beneficial figure among rights activists for his dogged mission for justice. He recorded forced late-term abortions and sterilizations within the rural community, angering government physiques. He was eventually jailed for four years. Relativity Media's news release Follow Gillian Wong on Twitter @gillianwong Related Subjects Justin Chon Relativity Media Miles Teller

Robert P Niro, Travolta Qantas Video Synergy for 'Killing Season'

Robert P Niro and Travolta Qantas Video are joining as much as star within the action movie Killing Season for Millenium Films and Corsan Pictures.our editor recommendsSeller of Travolta Qantas Video 'Time Traveler' Photo Discloses Her Link with Nicolas Cage 'Vampire' PhotoChristian Bale's Mystery Mumble to Robert P Niro: What He Stated The film, occur the Appalachian Mountain tops, is scheduled to start production Jan. 16. Travolta have been thinking of getting Gotti: Within the Shadow of My Farther as his next film. At some point, that project seemed to be striving for any The month of january start, however it seems Travolta has elected to defend myself against Killing Season for the reason that time slot. PHOTOS: ྌs Action Stars: Where Could They Be Now? Mark Steven Manley (Ghost Driver) will direct from the script by Evan Daugherty (Snow Whitened and also the Huntsman). Within the movie, P Niro will have a military vet, residing in an online cabin, who's visited by an European tourist (Travolta), who works out to become a former Serbian soldier searching for revenge. In consultation with Corasan, Nu Image/Millennium takes charge on worldwide sales, which is offered by the American Film Market, which begins November. 2 in Santa Monica. "I have loved this project as soon as I just read Evan Daughterty's amazing script," Corsan Boss Paul Breuls stated. "It's thrilling, imaginative, unpredicted and centered by two remarkable figures on the collision course. I am happy this film is getting into production and also to be joined with Avi Lerner and the team at Millennium." "We are excited to become co-financing and co-creating this film with Corsan and also to work again with Robert DeNiro and Travolta Qantas Video,Inch Nu Image/Millennium topper Lerner stated. "We have never witnessed both of these great stars on the watch's screen together before, and we are excited to determine what comes from the combination." Related Subjects Travolta Qantas Video Robert P Niro AFM 2011

ParaNorman Trailer: Norman of the Living Dead!

It doesn’t hit theaters until August 2012, but the first trailer for ParaNorman, Focus’s animated followup to 9 and Coraline, is a playful stop-motion glimpse into the mind of a boy (Kodi Smit-McPhee) who can speak to the dead. He’s called upon when his town comes under zombie siege. Thus far, it looks about as droll and fun as James and the Giant Peach, which is about the best compliment I can give. Effective use of Donovan’s “Season of the Witch,” wouldn’t you say? Norman’s such a cute little scamp here, resembling something between young Butch Patrick and young Wil Wheaton. I think that’s right? They’ve definitely engineered him with child star credibility. Only ten more months until we find out just how spooky Norman’s world is. The Sam Fell-directed cast includes Casey Affleck, Alex Borstein, Jodelle Ferland, Tempestt Bledsoe, Jeff Garlin, John Goodman, Bernard Hill, and Anna Kendrick. Varied! ‘ParaNorman’ Trailer [MovieWeb] Follow Louis Virtel on Twitter. Follow Movieline on Twitter.

Justin Timberlake's 'In Time' & 10 Other Really Perplexing Movie Premises

Initially, Justin Timberlake's new sci-fi action flick was referred to as "Now." Apparently, though, that title didn't effectively communicate just what the movie involved, which isn't exactly surprising because just what the movie, now referred to as "With Time,Inch is all about is kinda high-concept and confusing. Go for us (and JT) for just about any second. In this film future, overpopulation will be a biiiiiiig problem, so scientists determined the best way to slice and dice an individuals genome to the level where aging stops when you're 25. Since people like living and shouldn't die youthful, time is nearly the brand new currency, something acquired throughout work and spent like cash. Just how time might be acquired, stolen and saved an eye on around the fancy neon clock inside your arm (additionally to why everyone afterwards is actually damn attractive) is not really referred to. And why if it's? Confounding high-concept plots certainly are a Hollywood staple. In this sense, "Over TimeInch joins the sometimes glorious, sometimes grating pantheon of movies with really perplexing premises. "The Jacket": An amnesic Gulf War veteran takes an experimental drug, locks themselves in the morgue chamber and has the ability to travel 15 a substantially very long time, where he finds out he might be dead in one timeline while not another. Or something like that like this. Somebody revoke Adrien Brody's Oscar. "Primer": An excellent low-budget time-travel flick so sciencey you will need a PhD or two tabs of acidity to understand it. "Lost in Space": As if the vista of Joey from "Pals" becoming an action hero isn't perplexing enough, this adaptation introduces another-act time-travel plotline making less sense than Herman Cain's tax plan. Why, Gary Oldman, why? "Beginning": Really the only factor much better than this dream-within-a-dream-within-a-bunch-of-other-dreams movie happens when the hell Christopher Nolan attracted everything off. "Donnie Darko: Can it be too harsh to convey that anyone who thinks this is often a fantastically produced work where suburban alienation and sci-fi mindf--k dovetail to make a generation-identifying film is certainly a fool? Well i suppose. The film can't make sense. As well as the rabbit factor is silly. "Detention": Just watch a clip after which it attempt to explain just what the eff that movie is about. "The Thirteenth Floor: This is often a prime instance of an undesirable-good sci-fi film. Don't request why nobody in this virtual-reality story never traveled outdoors of town to discover oh shiz! they live in virtual reality too. "Johnny Mnemonic": Who'd allow any sensitive information being posted for safe-keeping into Keanu Reeve's brain? Maybe if David Fincher or David Wain remade this movie, it might be darkly creepy or darkly absurd, there's however grounds Robert Longo has only been allowed to produce one movie since it. "The Fountain": It'd take a lot more caffeine than could be acquired at our local Local coffee shop only to summon up enough energy to sum up what's goes reduced this time around around-hopping movie aboutwell, honestly, we're not able to. Deal with it. Every David Lynch movie ever: I'm speaking about, amiright?!

First Tintin Reviews: Spielberg's Herg Adaptation Reminiscent of Indiana Jones, But Is the Mo-Cap Up to Snuff?

The first batch of reviews are in for The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn, Steven Spielberg’s long-awaited big-budget adventure that attempts to revive the charming Herg character (first introduced in 1929) with the most advanced motion capture technology money can buy. So what did the earlybird critics have to say? Thanks in part to the director’s storytelling ability, the well-executed action sequences (sometimes done in impossibly long takes) and the brilliance of mo-cap king Andy Serkis, it sounds as though the first Tintin has succeeded as an entertaining Spielberg film. But because of the limitations of motion capture — even in its most advanced current state — Tintin also fails to meet the revolutionary filmmaking expectations set for Spielberg’s first foray into the format. Following the first screening in Belgium on October 10, a number of reviews have surfaced ranging from mixed-positive to positive. The most critical write-up of the film yet comes from The Telegraph which gave Tintin a 3/5 rating: …there’s a mechanistic quality to Spielberg’s craft that’s undoubtedly disappointing: a film directed by one such distinctive artist and based on the work of another shouldn’t feel like it could have been made by almost anyone. The main personality-stifler is the film’s use of performance capture; the method by which the cast’s movements and expressions have been translated into computer-generated visuals. However much more successful the technique is here than it has been elsewhere, crucially it’s not successful enough: even if Jamie Bell wasn’t so monotonously earnest as Tintin, he’d still look about as conscious as a bollard with a quiff. Even so, the U.K. paper notes that the film’s “breakneck pace” works favorably and that the “stuffiest 3-D refuseniks” will appreciate “a terrific motorbike chase through a Moroccan marketplace, presented in one impossible, continuous take” and a “hallucinatory sequence that brings galleons crashing through the moonlit Saharan dunes is pure blockbusting spectacle.” Variety is more forgiving of the motion capture, noting that audiences might question the format until “Snowy, Tintin’s faithful white terrier, performs antics not even the best-trained pooch could perform and the sets, stunts and action sequences become ever more lavish.” “The worst” that Variety says of the film is that “the action is so relentless, it nearly comes to feel like a videogame as it leaps from one challenge to the next.” Even so, the “consistently stylish and richly detailed design work” will more than make up for the pace. Like other reviewers, HitFix claims that Tintin follows the original Indiana Jones template more than the Spielberg franchise’s last, disappointing installment Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, “in which Harrison Ford’s eyes appeared deader than those of any mo-cap mannequin.” HitFix also credits Spielberg for sharing Herg’s “story-loyal earnestness,” a commonality which allows the charming cartoon character to make his hi-tech feature film debut organically enough. Even if the mo-cap characters are not that appealing, the “film’s smashing key set piece […] fully justify this technological leap of faith, while also successfully adapting the distinctive flat-color textures of Herg’s trademark ligne claire drawing style.” And then there are the unabashed raves from ScreenJabber.com (“The Adventures of Tintin is an absolute belter. […] It’s slick, exciting, laugh-out-loud funny, sympathetic to its origins, superbly voiced and leaves you wanting more.”) and The Sun (“…laughs aplenty.”) Which review do you trust most? The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn will continue premiering overseas this month until it finally reaches U.S. theaters on December 21. · The Adventures Of Tintin: The Secret Of The Unicorn - review [The Telegraph] · The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn [Variety] · Review: Fun, frisky ‘Tintin’ pages Indiana Jones [Hitfix]

Honours fete eco-friendly machines

Norman Lear and Justin Timberlake.Aubrey Plaza and Nick Offerman avoid water. Justin Timberlake professed his passion for those things eco-friendly in the Environment Media Honours in the Warner Bros. studio on Saturday evening."I love character and cash and such things as Kermit the frog. I really like golf vegetables. I really like Al Eco-friendly. Hell, I even love Seth Eco-friendly. I love a variety of eco-friendly herbal treatments, most of which I obtain through medical medications. It's legal."Nick Offerman and Aubrey Plaza, acting similar to their "Parks and Entertainment" figures, introduced Marc Nathanson and the company's waterless urinal."This is the most sexy phrase I have heard during my existence - waterless urinal. He or she must get lots of ladies," Plaza joked.Timberlake quipped, "Should you explained which i would see Norman Lear along with a urinal on a single stage in a single evening, I would have stated you had been crazy. But nonetheless, this really is L.A." Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

Selena Gomez on What to Expect From the MTV Europe Music Awards' Youngest Host Ever (Q&A)

It's going to be a busy few weeks for Selena Gomez. The 19-year old former Wizards of Waverly Place actress, is currently on tour with her band in Canada before she travels to Northern Ireland in November to host the MTV Europe Music Awards in Belfast.our editor recommendsSelena Gomez to Host MTV Europe Music AwardsColdplay, Jessie J and LMFAO To Perform at MTV Europe Music AwardsMTV VMAs 2011: Red Carpet ArrivalsMTV Video Music Awards Names Selena Gomez Its Pre-Show Host PHOTOS: MTV VMAs: Red Carpet Arrivals The Hollywood Reporter caught up with Gomez to talk about her new gig as the youngest ever host of the EMAs, how she prepares and getting nervous on the night of the show. The Hollywood Reporter: How does it feel to be the Europe Music Awards youngest ever host? Will the show feel different this year? Selena Gomez: I'm really looking forward to it. It will be really fun to be on the hosting side of it and get to perform so it will be different for me an my band. I think it is interesting to have my fans be involved, to bring a whole different audience. Other than that I'm not sure it will be a whole lot different. THR: How are you preparing for Belfast? Gomez: We're doing a bunch of the creative stuff at the moment. I'm actually on tour right now (in Canada) but once I go over to Ireland I'll be doing a lot of rehearsals there. It'll be my first time in Belfast, so I'm excited to be there. THR: You had a bit of a warm up hosting the pre-show at the VMAs in August. How did that feel? Gomez: We did the pre-show this year, and it was really fun and we got to do the whole concert and interview artists. It was a good time. THR: What should fans expect from this year's show? Gomez: With the promo that we released, its kind of the direction I want to go in. There will be fun and different and things people have never seen me do before THR: Can you give us any hints? Gomez: We're working on it creatively, so it's mostly about what kind of skits we are going to do, but I can't say more than that just yet. THR: What kind of styling are you going for? Gomez: I think I have a five-hour fitting or something ridiculous like that scheduled and we are going to go through that. We're going to try different outfits that I've never worn before and it's definitely going to be more about the fashion when it comes to my clothes and stuff. THR: Who are you looking forward to seeing perform? Gomez: I'm looking forward to seeing everybody perform. And I really like Coldplay, so I'm looking forward to them. I haven't seen them before. THR: Will you be feeling nerves on the night? Gomez: Oh yes. I'm already feeling it. I'm definitely nervous. Related Topics Selena Gomez International

From Pillbox Hat to Bullet Bra: The Anatomy of the Pan Am Stewardess Uniform

Christina Ricci For Pan Am star Christina Ricci, putting on the airline's legendary '60s flight attendant uniforms not just make her fit the part, but additionally have the part. Also it all starts with compressing in to the in the past accurate under garments. "We now have these undergarments that people put on, a girdle along with a longline bra," Ricci told reporters in September. "The girdle keeps you against doing anything boyish like run or jump or take any large plane tickets of stairs. The longline is really a bra mounted on a small-corset therefore it essentially enables you to operate really, really straight. ... You need to walk just like a lady whatsoever occasions, so immediately you are just put in this mindset of 'I'm a girl. I sit a particular way. I walk a particular way.'" PHOTOS: Meet your Pan Am flight crew In Sunday's episode "Ich Bin Ein Berliner" (10/9c on ABC), the crew transports journalists to Berlin to pay for Leader Kennedy's speech. We're not more excited than Maggie (Ricci), who had campaigned for him and it is going to meet him personally. For Pan Am costume designer Ane Crabtree, the power and excitement throughout that period of options (a fledgling NASA, youthful and charming JFK) is reflected in the youth, for example Maggie, as well as their styles. "Pan Am was very stylish and awesome as well as the occasions," Crabtree informs TVGuide.com. "They transformed using what was happening popular." Take a look at Crabtree's experience into individuals tunis blue uniforms, in the tops of the carefully built hats, lower beyond the gossamer thin tights and also to the sensible, not-too-sharp footwear. What kind of research was involved with re-creating these uniforms?Ane Crabtree: We are so lucky because Nancy Ganis, who's our executive producer and who produced this story, would be a Pan Am stewardess. We'd use of an authentic uniform [and] every inch was measured and captured pics of. ... Also, I've maybe every book available around the good reputation for air travel uniforms, uniforms generally as well as on air travel stewardesses. Finally, we checked out old footage, old documentaries around the air travel industry that people can all get online now. Were the initial, real-existence Pan Am uniforms made to fit the bill versus good-searching? Did they need them simple to clean?Crabtree: It's all regulated of individuals things. Any uniform, be it military or perhaps a flight attendant, an airplane pilot uniform, a janitor's uniform, they needed to fit the bill. Of these busy people they produced these uniforms that will stand the exam of lengthy hrs. They'd look crisp, and delightful, and feminine on these crazy lengthy plane tickets. And simple to wash, yes. VIDEO: Former Pan Am stewardess Sheila Riley on finding yourself in Berlin throughout JFK's speech Were they made to project a particular image?Crabtree: These were searching to project a picture from the perfect ladylike associated with Pan Am: chic, quiet, elegant. That bestows confidence on Pan Am patrons, because, remember, not a lot of people have been flying for very lengthy [in 1963]. So, there is very much of much more of in-flight worry possibly. I really like the small hats. Do you know me about individuals?Crabtree: In '63, you were not permitted to possess your hat too much on back of the mind, and also the hair do needed to opt for that. It had been really designed to mix the hairline, kind of two fingers over the eyebrow would be a perfect place for this to land. Which was before uniform transformed in '65 where it sitting further back like Jackie O. What type of time adopts creating one the hats? They appear very polished.Crabtree: They are such pieces of art. The stars are extremely freaked by the hat. I am speaking men and women are just like, "Oh please, please allow me to put on the hat!" They're so precise and built-in that old type of millinery standards. There's one guy in L.A. who means they are. You will find small, small trapunto stitching, rows and rows which i hope you'll have the ability to see on camera, that form this beautiful shape. The material needs to be dyed this very, very specific Pan Am tunis blue since it does not exist anywhere. And also the buttons need to be hands-cast. Beginning with Episode 5, we now have the beautiful hatpin on the rear of the stewardess cap which was fashioned after stewardess Sheila Riley's personal Pan Am pin she used on the airplane to Berlin. Besides choosing the best shade of blue, what else have you search for within the fabric for that uniforms?Crabtree: We adopted the guideline from the original having a lightweight twill to ensure that it may be versatile for weather and, also, comfortable for that stars. [It's] lengthy-lasting for that incredibly harsh existence from the show. [We are] shooting 12 to 18 hrs each day and they are putting on them all day long. We simply needed a great fabric to ensure that we wouldn't make our stars sick, really, using the weather changes. Then you will find individuals whitened accents - the blouse and mitts. Are they not hard to keep clean?Crabtree: The blouses are whitened pique and delightful, however the fabric is really it's almost sculptural and circles your body for the reason that way and does not wrinkle greatly. The while mitts needed to be washed and pressed, that is vital because getting millions of extra supplies - not only the stewardesses - but many of folks in whitened mitts in street clothes, individuals mitts get so dirty. You cannot even think of the sweat, and makeup, and food. So, they needed to be really washed, bleached out, constantly. Christina Ricci talked about the underwear's historic precision too. How important could it have been to recreate these clothes thinking about the crowd does not see them?Crabtree: [It is important to construct internally of these stars since it is so mental. They are very youthful kids. These were never around within the '60s. There's another physicality in the '60s to now in the way we hold ourselves. And also the clothes just fit better [with one of these undergarments] surprisingly. It isn't something which I'd readily think about this year, however, you know with this particular whole preponderance of Spanx, it can make things better. The reason behind the girdle was to ensure that they did not jiggle since it wasn't ladylike. The girdle just stored everything very, not far from your body and contained. And if you have a bullet bra on, the industry longline, you did not desire to be poking using your bra whether it was cold if guess what happens I am talking about. So, individuals brazier were thicker than we now have today. With individuals bullet brazier, you need to stand straight otherwise you look silly also it ruins the road. Within the pilot, Miss Havemayer (Veanne Cox) alerts Colette (Karine Vanasse) against putting on tights which are darker and uneven. Can you explain that?Crabtree: Tights may be worn whatsoever occasions. In one of individuals old manuals, I just read this excellent quote, "A subdued, light color beautifies and provides an all natural good turn to the legs." So that they did not want darker and uneven, that is what Miss Havemeyer states within the pilot, plus they did not want too light. They simply wanted a subtle, beautiful color around the legs. A dark color wasn't preferred since it is too fashion-y or too fancy, too tawdry. It certainly is kind of rounding to the not ladylike effect. The number of pairs of tights would you undergo on the program?Crabtree: We put on real tights that do not have stretch. You realize stretch could be a lot simpler, however, stretch can have as shinier on camera which would not be in keeping with the time. They should be sheer, but because they are so sheer and thus delicate, they rip. We undergo two pairs of tights per girl, daily. It will get very costly because they are delicate. We are rising and lower stairs millions of occasions, doing a variety of crazy things. So, you'll need doubles because they'll shred when you're getting your footwear on. Would you like Pan Am? Election for this within our Fall TV Recognition Contest! OK, so don't put on your hat long ago, avoid dark or ripped tights and not forget your girdle. The other uniform violations did the stewardesses need to avoid?Crabtree: The uniform jacket and skirt could not be too tight because that might be considered inelegant. It could not pull within the bra area. Who does want that? Also it could not be too tight within the derrière if it's too tight within the girdle, it shows and you wouldn't want that either. Also, you could not have fancy jewellery. You possessed a very simple watch and small ear-rings. The footwear needed to be neat and polished. Very military, right? 2 to 3 inch heel, slender, much less pointed. Sharp footwear were in, however they did not want the severe - what did they known as them? - roach murders, what are sharp ones. Finally, the wings needed to be around the left lapel from the stewardess jacket. Once the jacket comes off it needed to be around the blouse. Overall, how would be the stars liking these costumes? Can there be anybody who particular takes towards the uniform?Crabtree: There is no complaints. They love the uniform, thankfully. They are designed to measure around the women [so] they aren't uncomfortable. Each one has their very own pattern for everything: the hat, the bra, the suit jacket, the skirt. I believe Karine looks naturally comfortable in her own uniform, like she is made to become a stewardess, possibly. What's typically the most popular item? Maybe there is any versions designed for fans to buy?Crabtree: Typically the most popular item was, and most likely still could be, the Pan Am bag because which was a huge factor before the show started. Individuals would be the calls I make the most: "Are you able to please hold one for me personally? Are you able to discover where I'm able to acquire one?Inch I believe that will be giant because it already is. But, also, I am getting demands for men saying, "How can i obtain a uniform for my girlfriend? I would like her to got married for the reason that and me inside a pilot uniform." I kid explore. I believe it will likely be giant for Halloween, the entire uniform. Is not that crazy? Take a look at Ricci putting on her uniform within this sneak look of Sunday's "Ich Bin Ein Berliner": Pan Am airs every sunday at 10/9c on ABC. What's your preferred area of the Pan Am stewardess uniform? Can you put on the uniform for Halloween? What about the wedding?

Kenny Loggins Isn't a massive Fan of Blake Shelton's 'Footloose' Cover

Kenny Loggins may well be a Grammy-winning recording artist, but he'll constantly be appreciated for singing the theme from 'Footloose.' Well, while using remake only one week away, Loggins was asked for what he considered Blake Shelton covering his song for your up-to-date version in the film. "They paid out plenty of target the initial version, you'll be able to tell. I merely think they went a little crazy while using Professional Tools." But it's its not all not so great for Blake. Loggins did bring that the country singer did a "good job." If you want to evaluate the policy by yourself, have a look over round the Boot, or when 'Footloose' hits theaters March. 14. [with the Boot and LA Occasions]

Batman, 'Twilight' Cast Reimagined As 'South Park' Figures

FROM NEXTMOVIE: Comedy Central's "South Park" returns due to its 15th season now ... with, naturally, an instalment making fun of Asperger's Syndrome. (It's entitled "Ass Burgers.") The show's cutout animation may be simple, but Stan, Kyle, Cartman and Kenny are becoming most likely probably the most indelible figures in cartoon history. So, naturally, we now have always wondered how "South Park" designers Matt Stone and Trey Parker may have applied their signature style having a within our favorite movie symbols. Our old mate Old Red-colored-colored Jalopy was around the task. Start to see the full list at NextMovie!

Werner Herzog To Play One Shot's Villain

He'll go against Cruise's Jack ReacherThe clock in our head says it's time for another Jack Reacher casting story for One Shot. The first cinematic outing for Lee Child's hero, it's already got Tom Cruise starring and Christopher McQuarrie writing and directing. But now there's another director aboard: Werner Herzog will play the bad guy in the film, in news as weird as it is awesome.The cast already includes Robert Duvall, Rosamund Pike, David Oyelowo, Richard Jenkins, Alexia Fast and Jai Courtney, but it will be Herzog taking the role of Zec, a former prisoner of war who plays a key role in framing a sniper for five murders - a decision, we're guessing, he will come to regret when Reacher gets involved.It's Herzog's first major role, but hey!If you're going to go, go big. McQuarrie apparently asked him aboard as a result of long fandom of the German auteur and current documentary king, and we're rather fascinated to see what he does with it. One Shot is due out in February 2013, which is going to be a very long wait for Reacher fans, accustomed as they are to at least one book per year. Don't forget, by the by, that Reacher creator Lee Child will be visiting Empire Towers this Friday at 1pm to answer your questions in webchat form.

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Olivia Wilde Lands Hurry Role Of Suzy Burns Russell Crowe For Richard Burton Cameo?

EXCLUSIVE: It’s a job that many stars wanted, however i’m told that Olivia Wilde will have seventies supermodel Suzy Burns in Hurry, the Ron Howard-directed F1 drama concerning the competition between motorists Niki Lauda (Daniel Bruhl) and James Search (Chris Hemsworth). Mix Creek’s John Oliver is creating with Imagine’s John Grazer and dealing Title partners Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner. Mix Creek funded the film with Exclusive Media Group. Burns fell deeply in love with and married Search, a handsome, womanizing driver, however the most fascinating a part of their relationship is when Burns soon fell deeply in love with Search’s actor friend, Richard Burton. Search and Burton notoriously discussed a “transfer” of assets, with Burton having to pay the $a million divorce settlement that Search owed Burns. Burton and Burns were married soon after. I’m told that Howard hopes to recruit his An Attractive Mind star Russell Crowe to experience the little role of Burton within the Peter Morgan-scripted film. Wilde, who’ll next be viewed starring in Butter, is repped by WME and Untitled together with United kingdom-based Hamilton Hodell.

'MythBusters' Host Jamie Hyneman Logs 30,000 Fans on First Day's Twitter Account

MythBusters host Jamie Hyneman released his first Twitter account Tuesday and acquired a lot more than 30,000 fans within seven hrs.our editor recommendsPresident Obama Seems on 'Mythbusters' (video)Funnel Venture Wants three dimensional 'Mythbusters' While using handle "JamieNoTweet," the television personality and effects specialist's first tweet read, "Year begins tonight at 9pm E/P #MythBusters. Does that become qualified as an initial tweet? (tap tap) is factor on?" Hyneman told The Hollywood Reporter via email he became a member of the social networking in the behest of his MythBusters co-hort Adam Savage, "Adam finally used me lower. That's why I became a member of." PHOTOS: Hollywood's Twitter Feuds Savage, who posts messages under "donttrythis," has a lot more than 500,000 fans on his Twitter account. Savage introduced Hyneman's participation Tuesday, "ATTENTION!!! MR. HYNEMAN Has Become ON TWITTER. You are able to follow him @JamieNoTweet (he most likely won't answer you. Just sayin')." He later noted, "Wow. @JamieNoTweet has 6400 fans in 18 minutes. Doesn't appear that thrilled. http://lockerz.com/s/14." Hyneman isn't sure whether he'll keep JamieNoTweet strictly about business or add some personal particulars. He told THR, "Not quite sure at this time. Like anything else I plan to really make it as Time passes along." The beret-putting on host did, however, shared his Twitter traffic goals with THR, "I love getting 25k fans for just one tweet. That'd be considered a good ratio to help keep.Inch The MythBusters also released a Facebook account Tuesday, "Jamie and Adam." Related Subjects Discovery Funnel

Whitey Bulger Arrest: FBI Pays $2.millions of Reward just just in case of Martin Scorsese's 'Departed' Inspiration

The FBI has paid out a $2.millions of reward to tipsters who provided information inducing the busts of former crime boss James Whitey Bulger, who was simply an inspiration for Martin Scorsese'sOscar-winning 2006 film The Departed. Bulger and also the girlfriend, Catherine Greig, were drawn in June after 16 years abroad together. He'd been wanted for his alleged role numerous crimes, including 19 killings. STORY: Whitey Bulger Arrest: More Particulars Released About Martin Scorsese's 'Departed' Inspiration The reward money was paid out to many individual, according to an FBI statement released Friday. This did not identify the visitors. Bulger, 82, and Greig, 60, were arrested in Santa Monica in June getting a stash around 30 guns and $822,000 in cash hidden in holes inside the wall from the apartment. STORY: Fugitive Who Inspired 'The Departed' Arrested After 16 Years abroad Just days while watching arrest, the FBI launched new public public service bulletins in regards to the pair, specific at female audiences and also require seen Greig. The FBI had offered $2 million for information inducing the arrest of Bulger, who had previously been situated on the organization's Ten Popular Fugitives list in 1999. A $100,000 reward was offered for just about any tip that brought to apprehending Greig. STORY: Producer Graham King Fast-monitoring Crime Movie Featuring Whitey Bulger Government physiques mentioned the information inducing the busts was due to the completely new media campaign. Bulger fled Boston in the finish of 1994 after you have some advice in the corrupt FBI agent that federal charges were pending. Greig grew to become an associate of him some time later and contains been charged with holding Bulger just like a fugitive. STORY:'Twilight' Actor Peter Facinelli to produce Whitey Bulger Biopic Bulger, who for any very long time introduced the Boston-based Winter Hill Gang, faces charges including 19 alleged killings within the seventies and eighties. Both Bulger and Greig have pleaded not liable for the charges against them. In Scorsese's Departed,Jack Nicholson carried out the role that was inspired by Bulger (the level of smoothness was named Francis "Frank" Costello). The film won four Oscars within the 2007 ceremony, including best picture. Furthermore, it stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt DamonandMark Wahlberg. No less than two Bulger films will be in the entire shebang: In June,Peter Facinelliunveiled plans for just about any project in regards to the mobster.The DepartedproducerGraham Kingalso mentioned he was fast-monitoring a project he's been developing aboutJohn Martorano, the enforcer from Bulger's Winter Hill Gang who switched government informer. Related Subjects Jack Nicholson Leonardo DiCaprio Mark Wahlberg Martin Scorsese Matt Damon The Departed

Bizzers probe 3D's many dimensions

ESPNs Bryan Burns would be a keynote speaker in the three dimensional Entertainment Summit at Hollywood and Highland.Michael V. Lewis, chairman-Boss and co-founding father of Real D, held a fireside chat around the opening day's the 3-day summit. Hyde Park Entertainments Ashok Amritraj spoke of 3Ds worldwide prospects. Chris McGurk (below) spoken up its possibility to enhance alternative theatrical content. Marvels Victoria Alonso spoken about cutting-edge three dimensional and vfx techniques and exactly what the future holds inside a panel on three dimensional storytelling moderated by Variety s David S. Cohen.Tony Elison weighs in at in throughout a sesh analyzing improvements in three dimensional technology and tools. Panelists also checked out the way the format has been accustomed to enhance storytelling in a variety of mediums.From James Cameron and Vince Pace to Fox's Tom Rothman to Real D topper Michael V. Lewis, leading lights from the biz collected at Hollywood and Highland on Tuesday and Wednesday to brainstorm around the condition from the format and it is future in the fourth annuaul three dimensional Entertainment Summit, created by Unicomm and also the Bob Dowling Group in colaboration with Variety.Among other perks, confabbers were treated to some sneak look of DreamWorks Animation's "Puss in Boots" as DWA chief Jeffrey Katzenberg was feted using the three dimensional Visionary Award.

'Prison Break' Actor Joins 'R.I.P.D.' (Exclusive)

Getty ImagesRobert Knepper Robert Knepper, possibly best known as the scene-stealing villain on TV's Prison Break, has became a member of R.I.P.D., Universal's supernatural action movie starring Ryan Reynolds and Shaun Bridges in line with the Dark Equine comic. Robert Schwentke is pointing the film, which started production a week ago in Boston. The storyline focuses on a killed cop (Reynolds) who's employed to operate within the Relaxation inPeace Department, a police composed of ghosts who fight spiritsunready to go away our planet. Knepper will have among the spirits, known as the "deado" within the movie's lingo. Kevin Sausage, James Hong, Marisa Burns, Mary-Louise Parker, and Stephanie Szostak will also be within the cast. Knepper, who also did a stint on NBC's Heroes, is originating off an NBC pilot entitled Renovation. He lately signed with Innovative Artists and remains repped by Framework. Ryan Reynolds

Juan of the Dead (Juan de los Muertos)

A La Zanfona Producciones and Producciones de la 5ta Avenida production. (International sales: Latinofusion, Jalisco, Mexico.) Produced by Gervasio Iglesias, Inti Herrera. Executive producers, Iglesias, Herrera, Claudia Calvino. Directed, written by Alejandro Brugues.With: Alexis Dias de Villegas, Jorge Molina, Andrea Duro, Andros Perugorria, Jazz Vila, Eliecer Ramirez.A great title, a novel setting and some surprisingly blunt digs at Castro's Cuban land of non-opportunity aren't enough to save "Juan of the Dead" from being a lowbrow zombie comedy that mostly goes where many others have gone before. Written and directed by Alejandro Brugues ("Personal Belongings"), this Spain-Cuba co-production scores a few laughs, but the weak script's scant narrative drive and crude humor are best suited to the undiscriminating. Nonetheless, pic should pick up a fair number of offshore deals for various formats, with distribs in several territories signing or negotiating after its Toronto preem. Fortysomething Havana slacker Juan (Alexis Dias de Villegas) is an amiable ne'er-do-well whose wife and child left him for greener pastures abroad long ago. He and perpetually horny dim-bulb friend Lazaro (Jorge Molina) scrape by through variably legal odd jobs including fishing; when they reel in a ravenous zombie, their curious response is no more than a shrugged "Let's not tell anyone about this." It's everyone's business soon enough, though, as an undead epidemic begins decimating the city's population shortly thereafter. In the screenplay's most amusing stroke, government authorities and media immediately insist the marauders are merely "dissidents" bent on undermining the communist state at the behest of a certain evil empire just up north. Their sticking to that party line, no matter how dire things get, is an inspired running gag; subversive nods to Cuba's perpetually broken-down infrastructure and make-do citizenry are also good for some chuckles. Juan susses a rare private business opening to be seized in the general chaos, setting up himself, Lazaro and latter's lanky son (Andros Perugorria) as a zombie cleanup crew with the motto "We kill your loved ones." Pushing their way in as partners are shrill neighborhood tranny La China (Jazz Vila) and her pal El Primo (Eliecer Ramirez), a huge muscleman who faints at the site of blood. Also joining, albeit reluctantly, is Juan's now-grown daughter, Camila (Andrea Duro), whose holiday to visit Grandma has been extended indefinitely by the crisis. Fairly plotless hijinks ensue, with occasional good lines and one great little setpiece (a unique mass-zombie beheading) outweighed by homophobic and otherwise puerile jokes and routine splatstick. Obviously this isn't Noel Coward, but Brugues could have aimed a little higher; there's precious little wit, originality or cinematic style even attempted here, though the energy level remains decently high. Perfs and packaging are adequate, with CGI effects ranging from competent to subpar.Camera (color), Carles Gusi; editor, Mercedes Cantero; music, Sergio Valdes; production designer, Derubin Jacome; costume designer, Esther Vaquero; sound, Daniel de Zayas; special effects supervisor, Juan Carlos Sanchez; visual effects supervisor, Juan Ventura; makeup effects, Cristian Perez Jauregui; assistant director, Olga Sanchez; casting, Libia Batista. Reviewed at Toronto Film Festival (Contemporary World Cinema), Sept. 14, 2011. Running time: 96 MIN. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

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Violet & Daisy

A Magic Violet presentation in association with GreeneStreet Films. (International sales: CAA, Los Angeles.) Produced by Geoffrey Fletcher, Bonnie Timmermann. Executive producers, John Penotti, James Skotchdopole. Co-producer, Steve Kempf. Directed, written by Geoffrey Fletcher.Daisy Saoirse Ronan Violet Alexis Bledel Michael James Gandolfini Iris Marianne Jean-Baptiste Russ Danny Trejo April Tatiana MaslanyFollowing his Oscar-winning script for "Precious," Geoffrey Fletcher's directorial debut manages to be precious in a whole different way, sadly far-removed from the approach he took adapting the novel "Push" by Sapphire. Last and least in a run of pics that fancy teen girls as cold-blooded killers, "Violet & Daisy" offers a questionably sentimental spin on the Hit Girl gimmick seen in "Kick-Ass," casting the armed-and-dangerous stars of "Sin City" (Alexis Bledel) and "Hanna" (Saoirse Ronan) as a pair of implausible assassins. This cutesy dark comedy seems destined for cult status, but could also connect with less Puritanical overseas auds. Written pre-"Precious" in a way that could've been made for virtually no money, "Violet & Daisy" benefits from Fletcher's recent fame, which enables the NYU Tisch grad to shoot his skewed fable in NY with a name cast and decent budget. Frankly, you'd never guess the two pics came from the same pen, so different is this uneasy blend of the hitman and coming-of-age genres. Still relatively new to the whole contract killing thing, Daisy (Ronan) blazes her way through the opening scene like an old pro, celebrating her 18th birthday by offing an apartment full of heavily armed Mafia types. Fletcher fully embraces the absurdity, sending Daisy and her ruthless best friend Violet (Bledel, more than a dozen years her co-star's senior) into the firefight disguised as nuns, packing shotguns in pizza boxes. With realism out the window, the rules of this imaginary world take some time to absorb, since one's instinct is to keep young ladies as far away from heavy artillery as possible. When they're not blasting bad guys, Violet and Daisy play patty-cake and behave like girls half their age (their getaway car is a tricycle, which suggests perhaps the roles were written for even younger actresses). Holding their guns like Hong Kong action stars, the pair kill without remorse or motive, other than to buy the latest dresses from their teenybopper idol, Barbie Sunday -- at least, that's the reason they accept the assignment that preoccupies them for the rest of the film. After "Hanna," which blended its own surreality with a fairly complex portrait of a child groomed to kill, "Violet & Daisy" feels radically disconnected from recognizable human behavior. Then James Gandolfini enters the picture, bringing a soul to Fletcher's wink-wink style. Though the helmer has provided only one previous job to judge by, it seems safe to assume that most targets either beg for their lives or shoot back. Not this guy. He practically wants to be killed, going so far as to bake the girls oatmeal cookies for their trouble. Most of "Violet & Daisy" takes place in the mysterious man's apartment, where the script must keep coming up with excuses to get the girls alone so Gandolfini's character can offer them the kind of one-on-one advice that just might save their lives. First, they run out of bullets, which gives a rival gang opportunity to drop by while Daisy is unarmed and Violet is off making a supply run -- one that lands her in the middle of an improbable Mexican standoff at the neighborhood hardware store. Later, Daisy steps out, so Violet can take a nap. By this point, most auds will have picked sides in the film's inevitable love-it-or-hate-it divide, but Fletcher doesn't give either camp the satisfaction of pinning down the pic's tone. The laughs, which reach their outrageous peak with something the girls call "the internal bleeding dance," gradually taper off, making room for carefully manufactured emotion. There's a magic-trick quality to the film's construction, in which Fletcher distracts with one hand while subtly adjusting the mood with the other; by the time people catch on that the cartoon has given way to something more sincere, they may already care about the characters. "Violet & Daisy" expands what could have been a single-set play with two strong-impression cameos -- Danny Trejo as the girl's boss and Marianne Jean-Baptiste as a sniper ready to take them out if the girls botch the job -- but lacks a character menacing enough to create suspense. For the story to bloom, Violet and Daisy must stall, and yet, the longer they do, the more ludicrous it seems that anyone would trust two hit-girls to do a hitman's job. Production values are strong, especially Vanja Cernjul's widescreen lensing, which translates some of Fletcher's wilder first-time-filmmaker impulses into clean, classy compositions.Camera (color, widescreen), Vanja Cernjul; editor, Joe Klotz; music, Paul Cantelon; music supervisor, Susan Jacobs; production designer, Patrizia Von Brandenstein; art director, Fredda Slavin; set decorator, Regina Graves; costume designer, Jenny Gering; sound (Dolby Digital), Richard W. Murphy; supervising sound editor, Robert Hein; re-recording mixer, Roberto Fernandez; special effects, Philip Beck Jr., Robert Beck; visual effects supervisor, J. John Corbett; associate producers, Rachel Israel, I-fan Quirk; assistant director, Robert C. Albertell; casting, Bonnie Timmermann. Reviewed at Toronto Film Festival (Special Presentations), Sept. 15, 2011. Running time: 96 MIN. Contact Peter Debruge at peter.debruge@variety.com

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Healthy Hollywood: Wellness Wednesday A Sole Treatment For Victoria Beckham!

By Terri MacLeodLOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Victoria Beckham once declared she cant concentrate in houses. The form icon mentioned she didnt even own some houses since they made her rail thin legs appear like golf clubs. Oh, my - the struggles to become Victoria! The stiletto-loving mother of four was recently introduced lower to earth carrying out a wound up disc forced her to dump our prime heel footwear meant for more practical (gasp) low heels. Doctors advised her to dare not teeter in stilettos throughout NYs fashion week. No matter the doctors order, the trendy mother was recently taken photos of rocking sky-high boots with newborn Harper in their arms. Old routine is difficult to interrupt! Just request the trendy set punching the shows in NY now. Ultimately, a towering group of heels can be a built-in spotlight sure to outshine the higher grounded (company, cozy) women who dare to use houses. Wearing rearfoot footwear migh result in many problems, from inflamed nerves to extended-term joint discomfort to calf, ankle, and back discomfort. It might offset balance, declare the wellness experts at SpaFinder. In the event you require walking in heels (Victoria, are you currently presently listening) SpaFinder unveils you will discover numerous remedies to assuage your aching foot. In the comprehensive ft fitness training program that evaluates your walk helping obtain a shoes out of your foot to have an ancient Chinese ft massage to specialized pedicures, spas are supplying numerous remedies to help prevent as well as lowering the discomfort triggered by wearing the current super rearfoot footwear. For more information, have a look at internet.spafinder.com If you would rather treat your foot inside the privacy of your house, Jill Cassidy of Josephs Yoga describes to Healthy Hollywood DIY exercises to boost your body for rearfoot footwear. Feet Tapping Take your shoes off despite the fact that keeping your heel on the ground, lift the ball from the ft up started as much as you'll be able to, lower and repeat. Feet Corrector Put a thick rubberband (like one which circles broccoli) around the great foot joint on each ft. The foot they fit on the floor (carried out sitting) as well as the two toes distance themselves from each other. It will help avoid claw toes. Knee Strengthener Place your back flat in the wall and slide downward to make sure that you are sitting along with your back flat concerning the wall along with your knees have been in a 90 degree position (or as near much like ask them to). That certain is useful for legs too! Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All rights reserved.These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Mary Tyler Moore to get SAG Existence Achievement Award

Actor-producer Mary Tyler Moore will get the Screen Stars Guild's 2011 Existence Achievement Award, the union introduced today. The recognition is offered yearly for an actor who demonstrates the "finest beliefs in the acting profession." During the period of her career, Moore has received an Academy Award nomination, a Tony Award, and seven Emmys. Her production company MTM Businesses created several famous television programs, including "The Bob Newhart Show," "WKRP in Cincinnati," and "St. Elsewhere," in addition to her very own "Mary Tyler Moore Show." Moore can also be an enthusiastic philanthropist and can serve as the worldwide chairman from the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. SAG leader Ken Howard stated inside a prepared statement: "Mary Tyler Moore won our hearts as Laura Petrie and Mary Richards, our respect as her production company grew to become symbolic of quality television, our awe as she handled difficult subject material in film as well as on Broadway, and our admiration as she switched her public recognition right into a catalyst to highlight critical and deeply personal health insurance and social issues." The award will be provided to Moore in the 18th annual SAG Honours ceremony, scheduled for Jan. 29, 2012, in La.

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Rachel Zoe on New Baby Skyler, Feuding with Rodger and Falling Out with Brad

Rachel Zoe Another season of The Rachel Zoe Project, another new assistant. After amicably parting ways with Brad one year ago, fashion maven Rachel Zoe kicks off Season 4 (premiering Tuesday at 10/9c on Bravo) with a surprising revelation: She and Brad are on the outs. She says he poached clients behind her back after he left. "It's not the first time I've been used. I would say it's going to be the last time, though" Zoe says. Rachel Zoe welcomes baby boy But who has time to dwell on that drama? Zoe's got a new assistant, Jeremiah, but she's also dealing with a new baby, six-month-old Skyler Morrison, the launch of her first fashion line, and a whole new creative team. "There's also a lot of new people on the show and in my life that are pretty incredible - there isn't a lot of fighting and pettiness, I can tell you that! Like, I don't know if there's any!" Zoe says. "OK, maybe a little (laughs). We're all just kind of a family, and it's pretty great. It's the best it's ever been." Below, she tells TVGuide.com about balancing work and Skyler (she takes him everywhere!), why things between her and husband-business partner Rodger are not as bad as they look on the show, and where things stand with Brad: How are you juggling being a mom with your job, which now includes being the head of your own clothing line? Zoe: It's what all the working moms told me before: You just figure it out. And you do! My time is more efficient and more focused now. I don't know exactly why that is, but I think it's because everything that takes me away from my son is something that I need to get done quickly. I find that I'm not really scatterbrained anymore, if that makes sense. Good for Skyler. Helping mom out already! Zoe: He's the greatest thing ever. I do take him everywhere with me unless it involves a long car trip or an environment that I think will be bad for him. He comes to all my meetings, he comes to work with me every day... He's my everything. My heart aches when he's not with me. Who are Skyler's favorite designers? Zoe: He doesn't have any! Whatever is the most comfortable is for him. I have favorite designers for him, though. Bonton, for sure, Gucci Kids is amazing, Dior Kids, Ralph Lauren, Gap... it goes on for days. It's so much fun. He's even rocking over-sized sunglasses like mom already. Zoe: He has really, really light eyes that very sensitive. I always have a hat and glasses for him. But in the case of that photo, it was meant to be a little bit of a joke. [Laughs] There were a lot of paparazzi one day when I was at Whole Foods. I turned around and they were in the window while I was buying produce. So I literally put the glasses on him. It was sort of a joke. He does love having them on, though! Brad Goreski: Without Taylor, "there's not so much tension" Last season, you and Rodger seemed to be doing battle on a weekly basis. There was pen-throwing at one point! Scenes from a Marriage came to mind. How bad - or not bad - did it actually get? Zoe: I mean, Rodger and I have the best relationship of many married couples. We're best friends, and we've been together for 20 years, you know? Literally 20 years. I don't know how to explain it, but Rodger and I, we really don't ever "fight." I call it bickering. My friends laugh at us. We actually are completely dependent on one another and really are happiest when we're together. In the show, when you're filming, there's a lot that doesn't get shown. In the premiere, you two butt heads again when it's time to hire your new assistant. Have you figured out a way to work together in your company where it's less... tense? Zoe: Look, as business partners, we're never going to agree on how we approach business. Rodger is a business-financial-minded person; I'm a creative person. Very often, we're going to be far apart on things. But I almost think if that wasn't the case it would be very strange. You need both. He's much more practical-minded and I'm much more, 'Oh, it's going to be fine.' I run myself and my business pretty much on my gut instinct. [When we hired my new assistant], he'd be like, "Well, I don't know if he's the most experienced," blah, blah, blah... Tell me what you saw in Jeremiah, because he didn't appear to be as qualified on paper as the other candidates you interviewed. Zoe: The thing that I really look for in people is enthusiasm and excitement and, not to sound really sappy, that fire in their eyes. When you meet people who are very jaded and are like, "Whatever, whatever, whatever," I think, "If this is how they are coming in, this is not good." Jeremiah had a tremendous attitude, he was really excited to learn and he clearly had great style and great taste. That means a lot to me. The worst thing you could ever get is people who think they know everything. Rachel Zoe and Brad Goreski part ways It's revealed in the first episode back that you and Brad had a falling out after he left the company; you say he poached clients. Right off the bat, in what ways did you feel Jeremiah would be different from Brad and your other former assistant Taylor, with whom you don't speak? Zoe: I wouldn't really even put them in the same sentence. I think everyone is their own individual, but I would say there is no similarity on any level between Jeremiah and Brad and Jeremiah and Taylor. He's a different person entirely. Do you talk to Brad at all? Bravo recently ordered his reality show, It's a Brad, Brad World. Zoe: I don't. We really don't have a relationship at the moment. But, you know, more power to him. Whatever he wants to do is all good by me. You now have your own clothing line, which will be at Fashion Week this fall. How much does that cut into styling and working with individual clients? Zoe: I'm still working with my clients as much, and I still use all the different designers - it's not like I'm putting my line front and center. When I'm wearing my styling hat, it's always going to be like that, and I'm always going to give as much love and attention to styling and to my clients as I always have. Will Skyler be a big part of this season? Zoe: Um, he's not going to be a main focus. I did, in fact, give birth to a child, though, so you'll have to watch and see. Taylor Jacobson: "I don't know anyone who hasn't been supposedly fired by Rachel Zoe" Did your pregnancy make you hesitant to continue filming? Zoe: For sure! But, I mean, the fact is I do have a TV show and I was pregnant and I did give birth to a child. These are the facts and this is a reality show. Kind of hard to hide it for much longer than I did! I got away with hiding it for six months, so... What else can you say about what viewers will see this season? Zoe: It's a very different season than any other season. There's a lot of behind-the-scenes of launching a collection, and the fear and anxiety that goes into that. Also, I think what many women will identify with is working while you're pregnant, and the reality of that. There's a lot of emotion goes with that. Check out a clip from the season premiere of The Rachel Zoe Project (she talks Brad at the 45-second mark): Who comes out on top, Brad or Rachel? Are you excited to see Rachel as a new mom? Leave a comment below.

Box Office Report: Hurricane Irene a $30 Mil Threat

Hurricane Irene could result in box office losses of as much as $30 million for the weekend as movie-going comes to a standstill up and down the East Coast.our editor recommendsDon't Be Afraid of the Dark: Film ReviewColombiana: Film ReviewThe Help: Film ReviewOur Idiot Brother: Film Review Domestic box office revenues for the frame were on track to reach $120 million, but the massive storm could reduce that number by as much as 25%. By Friday afternoon, the news was grim. "Its horrendous," one distribution executive noted. PHOTOS: How 'The Help' Was Cast Across the board, films were posting lower than expected results, including three new titles-the Luc Besson-produced action pic Colombiana, starring Zoe Saldana and distributed by TriStar, the Weinstein Co.'s R-rated ensemble comedy Our Idiot Brother headlining Paul Rudd, Elizabeth Banks, Zooey Deschanel and Emily Mortimer, and the Guillermo del Toro-produced horror movie Don't Be Afraid of the Dark, distributed by FilmDistrict and starring Katie Holmes and Guy Pearce. DreamWorks and Participant Media's holdover The Help remained the No. 1 film early Friday evening, but is now looking at a weekend gross of $10 to $12 million, versus $15 million. Colombiana was in the No. 2 position on Friday, but may not crack $10 million for the weekend, lower than expected. The rest of the brood -- Don't Be Afraid of the Dark and Our Idiot Brother -- may only reach $6 million or $7 in their openings. PHOTOS: 'The Help's' Retro Southern Style By Friday afternoon, theater owners in the Northeast had started announcing plans to shut their doors. AMC Entertainment, one of the nation's largest theater circuits, has said that theaters in Norfolk, Va., Baltimore, Md., and Washington, D.C., will close on Saturday, and predicts that numerous New York theaters will be closed on Sunday. The circuit also is closing all New Jersey theaters at 6 p.m. Saturday. And Clearview Cinemas, which operates 57 theaters along the Philadelphia-New York corridor, is closing all of its locations Saturday and Sunday. Other circuits are likely to follow suit, especially as public transportation systems come to a standstill on Saturday in Philadelphia and New York City, making it difficult for employees to get to work. Usually, distribution executives know by Friday afternoon how their films are faring, but the storm is making predictions problematic. Related Topics Emily Deschanel Guillermo del Toro Paul Rudd Zoe Saldana Box Office Colombiana The Help Our Idiot Brother Hurricane Irene

First Footage From The Hunger Games Will Debut at MTV Video Music Awards

And you thought watching Lady Gaga perform “You and I” was going to be the only reason to tune in for the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday night. NextMovie reports that the first footage from The Hunger Games will premiere during the telecast, with a special introduction from star Jennifer Lawrence. If you needed even more proof that the adaptation of Suzanne Collins’s YA series is the next Twilight, an association with MTV should do the trick. [NextMovie]

DirecTV pacts with PlayStation for NFL

NFL Sunday Ticket will be available for PlayStation 3 users for a $339.95 charge, even if they dont subscribe to DirecTV. DirecTV will offer "NFL Sunday Ticket" to PlayStation 3 users, even those who don't subscribe to the satellite service. Beginning this season, PlayStation users can pay the "Sunday Ticket" rate of $339.95 to access the weekly game package of out-of-market games. Those who subscribe to DirecTV will be able to watch "Sunday Ticket" on their PS3s by paying $50, thereby turning their consoles into additional DirecTV receivers. "Sunday Ticket" will continue to be available on such digital platforms as iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, Blackberry, Samsung Galaxy, Palm Pre/Pixi and Motorola Xoom and Android. "We are constantly looking at new ways to enhance the NFL viewing experience and create more value for the loyal fans," DirecTV senior veep of product management Tony Goncalves said. "With the growth in mobile and connected consumer electronics devices, we believe it makes sense to enable viewers to watch their favorite team on more of those devices, like gaming consoles, whose users include legions of NFL fans." DirecTV is also appealing to the widespread number of fantasy football league participants with a digital application that will allow them to view their personal teams and scores on their TV sets, via connected set-top boxes. A one-touch "Watch Now" feature will help fans jump to broadcasts of games in which members of their fantasy teams are playing. Contact Jon Weisman at jon.weisman@variety.com

Film Movement nabs 'Corpo celeste'

New You are able to-based Film Movement has nabbed United States privileges to "Corpo celeste," the directorial debut of Italy's Alice Rohrwacher that tested in Cannes' Directors' Week.The specialty label is focusing on a brand new You are able to theatrical release early the coming year, a restricted national roll-to follow, along with a day-and-date cable video-on-demand premiere."Corpo celeste" stories a 13-year-old girl's indoctrination through the Catholic Chapel after she and her mother move from Europe towards the bedraggled southern Italian province of Calabria.Offered worldwide by RAI Trade, and lensed by French d.p. Helene Louvart ("Pina"), pic may be the debut of producer Carlo Cresto Dina's Bologna-based Tempesta.Co-production partners include Gaul's JBA Prods. and Arte France Cinema.Acquired for France by Ad Vitam, "Celeste" has performed in the Karlovy Vary, Dubai, Munich and London festivals.Deal was discussed by RAI Trade's Catia Rossi, Film Movement prexy Adley Gartenstein and Vice president of purchases and distribution Rebeca Conget. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

Clint Eastwood Says He'll Keep J. Edgar's Sexual Orientation 'Open to Interpretation'

Oh, great. Just when we thought Armie Hammer’s kiss with Leonardo DiCaprio in Clint Eastwood’s upcoming J. Edgar Hoover biopic was going to be explosive, Eastwood himself is confirming that he’s leaving the first FBI director’s sexual orientation “open to interpretation.” I know a certain TV personality who might have damning evidence to the contrary. Eastwood says that the rumored affair/relationship between Hoover and his Associate FBI director Clyde Tolson isn’t exactly a sure bet: “Some people might say [they] were just inseparable pals. Or maybe it’s a love story without being gay, I don’t know. But it’s very interesting, the way [Dustin] Lance [Black] laid out the script. It was nicely written. It didn’t go to the obvious.” First of all, Tim Gunn told us that during his childhood, he’s pretty sure he talked to J. Edgar Hoover while he was dressed up as Vivian Vance. That doesn’t make J. Edgar Hoover gay, but that does mean he, y’know, dresses up as Vivian Vance. Makes you think J. Edgar Hoover had firm answers about his own sexual orientation, and none of the ambiguity that Eastwood describes. Plus, J. Edgar Hoover was a real person, not a literary character. Can we stop pretending there’s anything to “interpret” about whether he preferred to sleep with men? Mind you, there’ve been plenty of biopics featuring main characters whose sexual preferences remain nebulous: For instance, in 1977’s Julia, Jane Fonda, as playwright Lillian Hellman, attacks a restaurant patron who questions her relationship with the titular activist. The difference between the ambiguity in that movie and in the ambiguity in J. Edgar is how that gray area relates to the public perception of the real-life subjects. Lillian Hellman is a fascinating figure for reasons other than her rumored romances, but I’d argue that J. Edgar Hoover’s (allegedly) closeted behavior is central to his intrigue. I can’t see how the movie will function without fully exploring his emotional side, but whatever: Maybe we’ll still get an “interpretable” Armie Hammer kiss out of it! Or a couple of knowing stares! Or some fancy, arguably gay lighting! Clint Eastwood Says Hoover’s Sexuality ‘Open to Interpretation; [HitFix]