Seafood cast in CW's 'Arrow' pilot

British thesp Colin Seafood has grew to become part of CW pilot "Arrow." "Arrow," using the Electricity Comics book "Eco-friendly Arrow," continues to be produced by Warner Bros. Television and Berlanti Prods. Premise concentrates on former billionaire playboy Oliver Full who, after being stranded for five years around the deserted island, returns getting unknown agenda and lethal number of new capabilities he makes use of in the combat crime. Stephen Amell was formerly cast inside the lead role as Full. Greg Berlanti is writing and professional creating with Marc Guggenheim and Andrew Kreisberg. David Nutter is pointing the pilot in addition to receives professional producer credit. Seafood may have Walter Steele, a classic business connect in the late Robert Full as well as the No. 2 professional at Full Consolidated who married Moira Full following her husband's dying at sea as well as the disappearance of her boy, Oliver. Round the bigscreen, Seafood recently wrapped "Resident Evil: Retribution," reprising his role within the first film. Seafood is repped by Steven Siebert at Lighthouse Entertainment and Curtis Brown Group. Contact Stuart Levine at stuart.levine@variety.com

'Godspell' to Feature Broadway's First-Ever Audio Commentary

Fans in the Broadway musical "Godspell" may now hear online audio commentary from the performance within the musical's director Daniel Goldstein as well as the composer-lyricist Stephen Schwartz round the show's website.With different news release, the commentary features Goldstein and Schwartz speaking about "their process and encounters of creating the hit Broadway revival." The audio track was recorded live in February within a evening time performance. Each Monday for an additional 10 days, a completely new 15-minute audio segment will probably be available on the internet. The March 6 installment has inside ideas round the re-growth and development of the prologue number "Tower of Babel," that have brand-new material completed a cappella. Other subjects spoken about will be the challenges of staging the show in general at Circle inside the Square Theatre as well as the debate inside the costume option for Jesus."Among the most popular steps you can take is give consideration to commentaries on Digital video disks,Inch mentioned Ken Davenport, one of the producers in the revival, inside the news release. "They've created the understanding a lot more potent. Therefore I thought, why not do that for just about any Broadway musical? Part of the 'Godspell' experience, within the investment model, towards the 'Godspell' blog would be to invite our fans and supporters behind the curtain. And our commentary might be the best entry into how a show was created."

Sammy Davis Junior.'s Daughter Kindly Asks Twitter to depart Billy Very Alone

I am talking about, of all of the things lowering that Oscar intro, Twitter leaped about this? "'I am 100 % sure that my dad is smiling. [...] Billy formerly performed my dad as he was alive, and my dad gave Billy his full blessing,' she continues, observing that Saturday Evening Live gave the imitation 'legendary status.' [... Tracey] Davis, now 50, does however take problem with while using word 'blackface,' attributing the word born within the 1800s to explain whitened stars in makeup playing black figures, to early film stars for example Al Jolson, not Very, by itself.Inch [THR]

Chapel forms phone-hacking suit

LONDON -- News Intl. has made the decision to pay for 600,000 ($951,000) in damages and expenses to Welsh singer Charlotte now now Chapel and her parents to remain their phone-hacking situation in the defunct News around the world newspaper. This is probably the greatest funds yet released, which reflects the fact Chapel will be a teen when her voicemail message message was frequently jeopardized, as well as the extended period of time the offences happened. Church's situation is particularly sensitive for News Corp., the U.S. parent of News Intl., because reviews emerged that Glenn Mulcaire, the non-public eye who jeopardized her phone for your News around the world, also had the U.S. cell phone levels of her La agent and her NY publicist within the notes. It isn't known whether their phones were jeopardized. However when such evidence emerges, it could lay News Corp. open to a wider FBI probe of the activities on U.S. soil. Speaking outdoors London's High Court on Monday, Chapel mentioned, "What I've discovered since the suit continued has sickened and disgusted me. Nothing was considered not permitted by people who attacked me and my family members, just to generate money for just about any multinational corporation." Church's situation mentioned that 33 articles in news reviews around the world were triggered by journalists or scientists unlawfully hacking into her family's voicemails between 2002 and 2006. The newspaper used information acquired to pressure Church's mother into co-operating by getting articles about her suicide attempt. News Intl. developed a public apology incorporated within the settlement, half of which takes care of the Chapel family's legal costs. But Chapel mentioned, "No matter the apology the newspaper just given, these people were ready to visit any measures to prevent me submitting their behavior. They are not truly sorry. They are just sorry these were given caught." Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com

Antonio Banderas To See Pablo Picasso

33 Days notifies story of Guernica muralThe last major portayal we could consider was an angry Anthony Hopkins (although more recently there's a brief turn by Marcial Di Fonzo Bo in Evening amount of time in Paris), nevertheless it seems Pablo Picasso will have more dashing form in 33 Dias (33 Days), where he'll be carried out by Antonio Banderas.Where the Hopkins film, James Ivory's Which makes it through Picasso, covered a comprehensive slice in the artist's existence focusing round the various women he was psychologically connected with, 33 Days' focus will probably be narrower. That certain are just covering just the beginning and growth and development of Picasso's masterpiece Guernica. The film's position is the painting attracted Picasso from a person crisis, throughout duration of his relationship while using French artist Dora Maar.Completed the summer season of 1937, the 25ft painting signifies a violent chaos of people and animals, and should bring concentrate on the blitzkrieg bombing in the Basque town by Franco-supporting German forces through the The the spanish language language Civil War. It presently lives within the Museo Reina Sofia in Madrid, which is generally one amongst the fantastic pieces of art in the last century.33 Days, that's allotted at 8 million pounds, is written and directed by Carlos Saura (The seventh Day, Goya In Bordeaux), with legendary cinematographer Vittorio Storraro (Apocalypse Now) in predicts join the project.Typically the most popular considered Picasso is always that he was short and bald, however when you appear at pictures of Picasso inside the 19 thirties, Banderas out of the blue seems like quite canny casting. Furthermore, you will find the present Fanatics song, telling us that whenever Picasso walked lower the street, women could not resist his stare. That alone makes Banderas appear entirely appropriate."He's a personality that has attacked me for just about any very very long time," states Banderas. "I am from Malaga, which he was produced four blocks where I used to be born."Shooting round the French and also the the spanish language language-language film starts inside the summer season.

Michael Rosenbaum Recalls Old Days

Morena Baccarin will co-starHe spent a few years paying his dues on TV as Lex Luthor in Smallville, and he's snagged a few movie roles here and there. But now Michael Rosenbaumis stepping up to direct his first full-length film,Old Days.He'll step in front of the camera too, starring as Jim Owens, a frustrated actor who returns home from the bright lights of Hollywood to the slightly dimmer pastures of Indiana and his 15th high school reunion. Naturally, there are complications as Jim gets into trouble with his old friends and rediscovers his feelings for his high school sweetheart (Morena Baccarin, most recently seen in US telly drama Homeland).Rosenbaum has also recruited Sarah Colonna, Harland Williams and Jay Ferguson for the film, which he'll kick off shooting early next month. While it'll be his first spin behind the camera for a film, he's already got horror short Fade Into You scraping through post production and also wrote and produced fantasy short Ghild back in 2010.

Pulitzer Foundation Presents Performances by Former Prisoners

The St. Louis-based Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts in partnership with Prison Performing Arts, St. Patrick Center, and Employment Connection will present "Staging Old Masters," a theater program enabling former prisoners and homeless veterans to transcend social barriers by performing live for audiences. Beginning February 23, the participants, now trained actors, will guide attendees through the Foundation's current exhibition, "Reflection of the Buddha." "The highly personal relationship that one has with art and the profound impact that it can have on a person's life can be no better demonstrated than with the Staging project," Emily Rauh Pulitzer, founder and chair of the Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts, said in a statement.Each performance of theater vignettes is designed to heighten the audience's connection with the 25 works on viewa selection of Buddhist masterworks from the 2nd to 18th centuries, along with two related works of contemporary art. The mini-productions' goal is to stimulate dialogue with the viewers about the exhibition, its historical significance, and its resonance for a contemporary world. It will also serve as a morale booster for the actors.The performance represents the culmination of a collaborative and multi-disciplinary initiative, requiring the actors to participate in five months of weekly workshops that include art instruction, meditation, theater exercises, and rehearsals. Employment counseling and assistance was provided at the same time.Samantha Thomas, an actor who participated in the Pulitzer's "Staging Old Masters" program two years ago and is a participant in the current endeavor, says her experience in the program, helped her through recovery and spurred her on to become a drug treatment counselor. She is now in college and on the honor's list."We have found it both meaningful and highly impactful for all involved," Lisa Harper Chang, the Pulitzer's community projects director, said in the release.Prison Performing Arts (PPA) is a 21-year-old program that serves incarcerated juveniles and adults throughout Missouri. Its mission is to employ the performing arts to nurture discipline, teamwork, and communication skills that are essential for re-entering the society. In addition, it offers ongoing programs for participants who have been released.Watch video interviews with some former participants below. Staging Old Masters, Spring 2009: Interviews with the Actors 1 from The Pulitzer on Vimeo. Staging Old Masters, Spring 2009: Interviews with the Actors 2 from The Pulitzer on Vimeo.

Hilty gets a Marilyn encore

Actress Megan Hilty is developing a Marilyn habit: Thesp, who stars in the upcoming NBC skein "Smash" as the wannabe star of a Marilyn Monroe musical, will appear this spring in the Encores! staging of "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes." In the semi-staged concert perf of the 1949 tuner, Hilty will play dumb blonde Lorelei Lee, the role that helped make Monroe a screen icon in the 1953 movie version of the title. Based on Anita Loos' 1925 novel, storyline centers on Lorelei and her best friend as they embark on a trip to Europe. Helmed by John Rando ("Urinetown") and choreographed by Randy Skinner ("42nd Street"), "Blondes" will be the third and final offering in the 2012 Encores lineup. Later this month the series begins perfs of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's "Merrily We Roll Along" starring Lin-Manuel Miranda, to be follow by a March run of Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Pipe Dream." Broadway regular Hilty played the Dolly Parton role in the tuner version of "9 to 5," and also has appeared in "Wicked" on the Rialto, in L.A. and on tour. The annual Encores! series of limited-run concert stagings has yielded a handful of Broadway transfers, including the longrunning revival of "Chicago" as well as "Wonderful Town," "The Apple Tree" and "Finian's Rainbow." "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" runs for seven perfs May 9-13, with further casting to be announced. Contact Gordon Cox at gordon.cox@variety.com

At City Ballet, A Choreographer's Happy Homecoming

At City Ballet, A Choreographer's Happy Homecoming By Jocelyn Noveck January 31, 2012 NY (AP) At the end of the all-Christopher Wheeldon evening at NY City Ballet this weekend, the choreographer came out alone for a curtain call. The crowd stood and cheered. It would have been a rare moment for any choreographer, let alone one who isn't yet 40.Wheeldon looks even younger than his 38 years, and may always seem like a wunderkind. But he's already created more than 40 ballets and is steadily burnishing a reputation as one of the world's very top choreographers.The occasion Saturday at Lincoln Center's David H. Koch Theater had the air of a festive homecoming. Wheeldon, a former NYCB dancer, was the company's first artist in residence, and then resident choreographer, before he left in 2008 to form a new company, Morphoses/The Wheeldon Company, with huge expectations on his young shoulders.The experiment ended unhappily a few years later (the company continues without his name, and without him). But his success only grows he's been choreographing up a storm for companies worldwide, and will even create a dance for the closing ceremonies at this year's London Olympics. And here he was, with an all-Wheeldon evening at City Ballet an honor usually reserved for the late greats George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins.First up was a world premiere, "Les Carillons," set to Georges Bizet's "L'Arlesienne" suites. A romantic and colorful romp for 20 dancers, the work featured some of the company's top ballerinas, including the veteran Wendy Whelan and the newer generation of stars, Sara Mearns and Tiler Peck. With its 19th-century music but contemporary choreographic flourishes, the work felt, appealingly, old and new at the same time.If "Les Carillons" (the title refers to a set of bells) was well received, it still felt a little like a work in progress, without the tightness and punch of the 2001 "Polyphonia," one of Wheeldon's best-loved works. Alas, on Saturday this terrific ballet, beautifully performed, was also an occasion for sadness.In the third of its 10 sections, principal dancer Jennie Somogyi, in the midst of a pas de deux with Gonzalo Garcia, suddenly faltered and gasped. She had, it later emerged, torn the Achilles tendon in her right foot. The ballerina limped offstage, in obvious pain. An entire audience winced in sympathy.Within moments, though, Peck, who knew the role but hadn't danced it in months, was mobilized. Alerted by loudspeaker as she was getting her hair done for the third ballet, she threw on some pointe shoes and another dancer's costume, had a quick rehearsal in the wings, and swept onstage minutes after the injury, in time for Somogyi's entrance in the seventh section. It went off without a hitch, and the pinch-hitting ballerina deservedly got an extra-loud ovation at the curtain call.The final ballet of the evening was Wheeldon's crowd-pleasing "DGV: Danse a Grande Vitesse (Dance at High Speed)" a playful twist on the term for France's high-speed train, the TGV. To the churning, driving music of modern composer Michael Nyman, the ballet examines the concept of high-speed movement, and features a cool, apocalyptic-looking set of twisted metal by Jean-Marc Puissant.Standouts here were the wonderfully lithe Teresa Reichlen, with those impossibly long legs, and a terrifically intense Ashley Bouder, whose flexed-foot lifts with partner Joaquin de Luz transformed her into a spoke on a wheel.In all, it was, despite the sadness of Somogyi's injury, a wonderful night of ballet and yet another sign that Wheeldon is one of the most popular and promising choreographers of his time.Copyright 2012 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. At City Ballet, A Choreographer's Happy Homecoming By Jocelyn Noveck January 31, 2012 NY (AP) At the end of the all-Christopher Wheeldon evening at NY City Ballet this weekend, the choreographer came out alone for a curtain call. The crowd stood and cheered. It would have been a rare moment for any choreographer, let alone one who isn't yet 40.Wheeldon looks even younger than his 38 years, and may always seem like a wunderkind. But he's already created more than 40 ballets and is steadily burnishing a reputation as one of the world's very top choreographers.The occasion Saturday at Lincoln Center's David H. Koch Theater had the air of a festive homecoming. Wheeldon, a former NYCB dancer, was the company's first artist in residence, and then resident choreographer, before he left in 2008 to form a new company, Morphoses/The Wheeldon Company, with huge expectations on his young shoulders.The experiment ended unhappily a few years later (the company continues without his name, and without him). But his success only grows he's been choreographing up a storm for companies worldwide, and will even create a dance for the closing ceremonies at this year's London Olympics. And here he was, with an all-Wheeldon evening at City Ballet an honor usually reserved for the late greats George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins.First up was a world premiere, "Les Carillons," set to Georges Bizet's "L'Arlesienne" suites. A romantic and colorful romp for 20 dancers, the work featured some of the company's top ballerinas, including the veteran Wendy Whelan and the newer generation of stars, Sara Mearns and Tiler Peck. With its 19th-century music but contemporary choreographic flourishes, the work felt, appealingly, old and new at the same time.If "Les Carillons" (the title refers to a set of bells) was well received, it still felt a little like a work in progress, without the tightness and punch of the 2001 "Polyphonia," one of Wheeldon's best-loved works. Alas, on Saturday this terrific ballet, beautifully performed, was also an occasion for sadness.In the third of its 10 sections, principal dancer Jennie Somogyi, in the midst of a pas de deux with Gonzalo Garcia, suddenly faltered and gasped. She had, it later emerged, torn the Achilles tendon in her right foot. The ballerina limped offstage, in obvious pain. An entire audience winced in sympathy.Within moments, though, Peck, who knew the role but hadn't danced it in months, was mobilized. Alerted by loudspeaker as she was getting her hair done for the third ballet, she threw on some pointe shoes and another dancer's costume, had a quick rehearsal in the wings, and swept onstage minutes after the injury, in time for Somogyi's entrance in the seventh section. It went off without a hitch, and the pinch-hitting ballerina deservedly got an extra-loud ovation at the curtain call.The final ballet of the evening was Wheeldon's crowd-pleasing "DGV: Danse a Grande Vitesse (Dance at High Speed)" a playful twist on the term for France's high-speed train, the TGV. To the churning, driving music of modern composer Michael Nyman, the ballet examines the concept of high-speed movement, and features a cool, apocalyptic-looking set of twisted metal by Jean-Marc Puissant.Standouts here were the wonderfully lithe Teresa Reichlen, with those impossibly long legs, and a terrifically intense Ashley Bouder, whose flexed-foot lifts with partner Joaquin de Luz transformed her into a spoke on a wheel.In all, it was, despite the sadness of Somogyi's injury, a wonderful night of ballet and yet another sign that Wheeldon is one of the most popular and promising choreographers of his time.Copyright 2012 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Shakeup in the X Factor! Steve Johnson and Nicole Scherzinger Out Is Paula Abdul Next?

Nicole Scherzinger, Steve Johnson, Paula Abdul Steve Johnson and Nicole Scherzinger are departing The X Factor after one season, and Paula Abdul might not be far in it. Johnson, 34, tweeted Monday mid-day he wouldn't be coming back towards the show.Hrs later, Fox confirmed to TVGuide.com that Scherzinger would be also exiting. But still later that evening, Deadline reported that Abdul had been cut. Fox didn't react to an e-mail asking about Abdul's status. Deadline reported series associates who stated that Johnson, Scherzinger and Abdul counseled me axed included in a significant home cleaning at Fox's other singing competition. Earlier within the day, E! sources had stated Scherzinger made a decision to not continue since the series required a lot of time from her recording career, which Simon Cowell had given her his blessing. Steve Johnson weighs in at in around the good and the bad of hosting The X Factor The shake-up come after several weeks of speculation if Johnson and Scherzinger, particularly, could be back. Fans belittled Johnson for his heavy accent, abruptly reducing the idol judges as well as for his stiff on-air presence. Despite early reviews just before the growing season 1 finale he wouldn't be requested back, Johnson continued to be positive. "Hopefully I am active in the second season! I have were built with a whale of the time doing the very first season. But I am sure we'll discuss the very first season like a gigantic pilot that'll are more refined," he told Vulture in December. "But when i stated, I have gotta get confirmation of my participation inside it first. We'll see! Fingers entered!" Scherzinger, 33, also received negative feedback due to her limited professional experience compared to fellow idol judges Cowell, Abdul and L.A. Reid, in addition to her excessively soft and supportive critiques. U.K.'s Now Magazine reported in November that Cowell was thinking about changing Scherzinger with X Factor U.K. judge, former Destiny's Child singer Kelly Rowland. Scherzinger herself accepted to getting a difficult time demeaning the participants. "It simply required a great deal from me," Scherzinger told reporters in December. "I am a painter first, not really a judge, and so i do put on my heart on my small sleeve." Abdul, 49, who offered like a judge on The American Idol Show for eight seasons, was someone Cowell championed for that X Factor from the beginning. However, she didn't sign her contract before the day auditions began in La. Abdul seemed to be the very first judge to determine all her final functions removed in the competition. The X Factor's Astro and Chris Rene score record deals It's unclear who the show may tap to fill the empty spots in Season 2. Scherzinger was initially slated to co-host The X Factor with Johnson before she was known as as much as the idol judges table to complete for ousted judge Cheryl Cole. The X Factor will return for Season 2 this fall on Fox. Do you consider producers made the best call? Who would you like to see join The X Factor?

The 17 Most Memorable Moments from the Golden Globes

Amy Poehler and Tina Fey Our roundup of the very memorable moments from the Golden Globes: 17. Best Dose of Irreverence: Prankster Tina Fey give in to photo-bombing close friendOrcompetitors Amy Poehler as her title is read one of the nominees for the best Comedy/Musical TV Actress. 16. Most Endearing Acceptance Speech:Ludovic Bource, who wins Best Film Score for that Artist, starts his speech by apologizing to be French. His charming British acceptance speech, though, manages to lose nothing within the translation. "I am better with music than words," he states tentatively. "At this time basically would write an audio lesson, it might be a tap-dance number." He closes it having a large sweet hug for his family. See all of the Golden Globes red-colored carpet arrivals 15. Best Bed time Voice-over: Michelle Williams wins the for the best Comedy/Musical Actress award for My Week With Marilyn, as well as in her acceptance speech, she thanks her daughter Matilda on her love, bravery and exuberance, as well as for soldiering through six several weeks of bed time tales read in her own mother's Lana Turner voice. Imagine all individuals tales about diamonds and blondes and birthday celebrations and presidents... 14. Most Non selfish Shoutout: In the finish of Peter Dinklage's acceptance speech for the best Supporting Actor for Bet on Thrones, he instructed audiences to "Google [Martin Henderson]," a 4-feet 6-inch Englishman who had been playing serious injuries after being flung down with what is viewed as a dwarf-tossing-inspired incident. His attacker has not been recognized. 13. Best Off-Guard Moment: Soon after Bource's win, Madonna is surprised to seize a Globe for Original Song ("Masterpiece," from her film W.E.), saying: "Hi. This can be a surprise. Um, um, um, I am not French I've no excuse." It's nice to determine the Full of Pop so flustered the Anglophile needs to pause to elucidate the main difference between "who" and "whom." Lovely! 12. Most Apropos Speech: Although Ough Gervais and Meryl Streep were moderate after shedding a few curse words, it had been The Artist star Jean Dujardin who made us wish i was better lip visitors. The actor, who plays quiet film star George Valentin within the film, came to the conclusion his acceptance speech for the best Actor inside a Comedy or Musical having a mouthed and mimed thank-you to definitely the crowd... in true quiet-movie style. 11. Best Sing-Along: Couple William H. Macy and Felicity Huffman sing their introduction from the nominees for Supporting Actress inside a Series/Miniseries/TV Movie: "These stars did stunning work, heartbreaking true and bold/Though four goes home empty-handed, you will collect gold. You shouldn't be humiliated, cuz all of you did an awesome job/This is an recognition to become nominated..." They pause, take a look at one another, and provide: "Blah-blah-blah-blah-blah-blah-blah." Truth! Take a look at all of the Golden Globes red-colored carpet hits and misses 10. Third-Best Penis Joke from the Evening: To describe the way the Best Comedy Actor nominees will vary although not so not the same as their figures, 30 Rock's Tina Fey states that, obviously, "Matt LeBlanc is Matt LeBlanc." Her co-presenter, Glee's Jane Lynch Lynch, replies: "And Hung's Thomas Jane... is indeed a senior high school coach." They high-five and shout: "Yes! Penis joke!" Fey concludes: "Lengthy walk, however it was worthwhile.Inch 9. Trashiest Jokes: Don't wreck havoc on Madge! In reaction to Ough Gervais' cheeky introduction of her, by which he clears his throat and announces, "She's just... just like a virgin." Madonna replies, "If I am as being a virgin, then why not come right here and find a solution? I've not kissed a woman in a long time... on television.Inch 8. Most Nightmare-Inspiring Montage: Within the Cecil B. DeMille Award montage praising recipient Morgan Freeman, the Oscar champion seems within an early clip in the Utility Company, like a bare-chested Dracula covered in cleaning soap bubbles relaxing in a coffin, singing, "I enjoy have a bath inside a casket/A casket, a casket is the one thing/ I enjoy have a bath inside a casket/Inside a casket you won't ever leave a diamond ring!Inch Try scrubbing that image out of your brain! 7. Second-Best Penis Joke from the Evening: George Clooney, in accepting his Best Actor award for that Descendants, cracks: "Let me thank Michael Fassbender [another nominee for Shame] to take within the frontal-nudity responsibility which i had. Hey Michael, honestly, if you're able to play golf such as this, together with your hands behind your back [because he mimes so what can simply be referred to being an physiological club], go for this, guy. Get it done.Inch 6. Best Inspiration: A shaking and flustered Octavia Spencer, who won on her supporting role within the Help, keeps her act together enough to recognition domestics having a quote from Dr. Martin Luther King Junior.: "All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance." 5. Lost in Translation Award: Sofia Vergara provides Modern Family's acceptance speech for the best Comedy Series. Steven Levitan translates, explaining: "This becoming an worldwide award, tonight we accept in 2 languages." Levitan states her appreciation stretches to "Modern Family authors who're so funny and thus sexy." Soon, it's obvious his translation may well be a little off. "Film stars, do her a big favor tonight and provide them your telephone numbers," he states, adding: "They might look pasty and nervous and in poor condition but they're the finest enthusiasts I have ever endured.Inch 4. Most Touching Tribute: Although Uggie the Jack Russell terrier's antics might have upstaged any lesser acceptance speech, producer Thomas Langmann was undeterred and shipped a sincere tribute. His late father Claude Berri had received an Oscar for his video clip Le Poulet in 1966, but didn't have the cash to go to Hollywood to get the award. It had been apparent that Langmann's Best Musical or Comedy win for that Artist provided some comfort for that lengthy-ago skipped chance. 3. Most Loving Spoof: Kaira Pitt arrives assisted with a stick, while he hurt his knee lately. Later, when host Ough Gervais introduces George Clooney (as "Giorgio Cloono, for whatever reason), he ambles over the stage utilizing the same stick to obtain among the bigger laughs from the evening. "I must take it back to him," Clooney jokes. "He can't allow it to be to the bar otherwise." 2. Most Unrepentant Host: In keeping with form, Ough Gervais bit the hands that given him in the opening monologue. "You receive Britain's first comedian, hosting the 2nd-greatest honours show on America's third-greatest network... The Golden Globes will be to the Academy awards what Kim Kardashian would be to Kate Middleton -- a little even louder, a little trashier, a little drunker and much more easily bought... allegedly." Gervais also required the chance to take a chance at Mel Gibson, promote his new Cinemax series and set presenter The Actor-brad Pitt around the place by asking, "Perhaps you have seen The Tourist yet?" His answer? No. 1. Best Penis Joke from the Evening: Seth Rogen awoke the crowd -- and the co-presenter Kate Beckinsale -- as he introduced, "Hi, I am Seth Rogen and i'm presently attempting to hide an enormous erection." Knowing by her trembling shoulders, she could not appear to prevent laughing next, nor could we. What were your preferred moments? Stay tuned Monday at 8/7c for Golden Globes Fashion Wrap on television Guide Network.

Kimberley Peirce To Direct Carrie Redo?

Bloody high-school hell again...Though few are convinced that the world needs another film take on Stephen King's telekinetic horror Carrie, word that Screen Gems and MGM are planning to go in a slightly different, more grounded direction at least gives us confidence that the companies have a solid idea. Now comes word that Boys Don't Cry director Kimberly Peirce is in talks to take the helm.Peirce's presence would certainly give credence to the idea that this is a more realistic, book-centric version eschewing some of the more OTT elements of Brian De Palma's 1976 film (which, admittedly, is still a great chunk of pulpy horror movie making).Peirce (who also made the little-seen Iraq war drama Stop-Loss) has a handle on troubled characters, so the tale of a mercilessly bullied high schooler who exacts some fiery revenge on taunting classmates and her psychotically religious mother should be well in her wheelhouse. Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, who is credited with the re-writes currently helping stage musical Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark switch from laughing stock to nice little earner, is behind the script.If Peirce signs, her biggest challenge will be finding someone who can tackle the lead with the sensitivity of Sissy Spacek, who became an icon in the blood-splattered role.

VIDEO: 5 SAG Award Nominees Discuss Their Careers

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Doug Sellars dies at 50

Fox Sports Media Group executive Doug Sellars died Friday, 12 ,. 30, in La carrying out a recent cardiac event. He was 50. Sellars, who was simply professional V . p . of production and executive producer for that organization, was memorialized Sunday on all FSMG systems. Inside the tribute, Fox Sports Media Group chairman David Hill mentioned of Sellars: "He will be a brilliant television producer, an very proud Canadian, an authentic fan of sports, using one of the kindest, people you'll ever know." Sellars grew to become part of Fox Sports in 2000, controlling live-event production at Fox Sports Internet. He will be a primary architect inside the formation in the Speed cable internet. He oversaw Fox Sports Regional Network's output of nearly 5,000 Mlb, Basketball, and NHL games, additionally to national collegiate programming , including ACC and Pac-10 basketball and enormous 12 and Pac-10 football. Sellars also oversaw FSN's transition from standard to hd production. After being named professional V . p . of Fox Sports in August, Sellars oversaw all studio and event production for your systems and organizations within FSMG, including Fox Sports, Fox Sports Regional Systems, Speed, Fox Deportes, Fox Soccer, Fuel TV and FoxSports.com. He appeared to become a real estate agent for the Large Ten Network. "He introduced a leadership-kind of cooperating, balance and fluidity along with his easygoing personality, self-deprecating spontaneity and firm hands," FSMG mentioned. Before joining Fox Sports, Sellars spent 12 years while using CBC, holding numerous production posts including senior executive producer. Whilst in the Canadian pubcaster, Sellars covered numerous occasions like the Olympics (1988, 1992, 1996, 1998), Blue Jays baseball, "Hockey Evening in Canada," World Cup skiing as well as the World Figure Skating Game titles. Sellars began his career while using Canadian Sports Network becoming an connect producer. The Toronto native attended Ryerson Polytechnical Institute, graduation getting a bachelor of applied arts degree in radio and tv. Sellars is managed to get by his wife of 26 years, Barb, and a pair of children. Contact Variety Staff at news@variety.com