Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Marley Shelton Is Pregnant!

Marley Shelton Marley Shelton and husband Love Flynn expect their second child, People reviews. See the relaxation of current day news Shelton, 37, who recently co-starred in Scream 4, and Flynn, a movie producer, will welcome their second child in the year. "[We] couldn't be excited," the pair told playboy. The happy couple, who got married this season, have a very 2-year-old daughter named West.

Monday, November 28, 2011

FX Sets 'Justified,' 'Archer' Return Dates

Mark Seliger/FX"Justified" FX has set its midseason lineup, announcing return dates for Justified and Archer and a premiere date for freshman comedy Unsupervised. Season 3 of the cabler's Timothy Olyphant drama Justified will premiere Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 10 p.m. to see U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens square off against a new round of enemies. PHOTOS: 'Justified': Behind the Scenes Gallery The third season of animated comedy Archer will bow two nights later on Thursday, Jan. 19 at 10 p.m. and be followed by the series premiere of animated comedy Unsupervised, from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia exec producers Rob Rosell, Scott Marder and David Hornsby, will air at 10:30 p.m. Featuring a voice cast including Justin Long, Kristen Bell Fred Armisen, Romany Malco, Kaitlin Olson and Alexa Vega, along with Rosell and Hornsby, the comedy revolves around best friends Gary and Joel as they navigate the challenges of teenage life as they attempt to do right without parental guidance. Email: Lesley.Goldberg@thr.com; Twitter: @Snoodit PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery 'Justified': Behind the Scenes Archer Justified FX

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Kim Kardashian-Kris Humphries Breakup Boosts Entertainment News Show Rankings

Whether Kim Kardashian's brief marriage to Kris Humphries would be a publicity stunt to function up her reality show rankings or even the heartbreaker she claims, the break-up clearly offered provided a rankings tonic for the majority of the much talked about TV magazine shows.our editor recommendsMichael Buble Begins Kim Kardashian Feud Kim Kardashian Thanks Fans, Vows to Blog More Among ControversyKim Kardashian Employs Marty Singer to seal Lower Former PR RepKim Kardashian Hasn't Received Dying Risks on Group of 'The Counselor,A Reps Say Extra hit a brand new season high rating of just one.8, that was up 20 % in the prior week, which because the biggest increase of the syndicated strips that come in access (late mid-day, early evening). Additionally, it got an additional increase in the important thing number of audiences 25 to 54 years old, soaring 33 percent in the prior week. Entertainment Tonight, which will rates greatest one of the daily magazine shows, loved a 3 % increase to some 3.9 rating, which matched up its greatest amounts for that season up to now. That adopted a 13 percent gain on Monday, March. 31, your day Kardashian declared divorce. Inside Edition were built with a 7 percent increase a week ago in comparison towards the prior week, to some 3.1 national rating. That assisted it rebound from the season low a few days before Kardashian's marriage fouled on day 72. Access Hollywood saw an 11 percent increase to some 2.1 rating a week ago. Which was a brand new season high for that show. Access Hollywood Live, measured in 16-metered marketplaces, was up 13 percent in the prior week and put their hands up 40% within the key demo of ladies 25 to 54 years old. TMZ was up a peppy 17 % week to week to some 2.1 rating, that was a brand new season high. Only Entertainment Tonight's stable mate The Insider unsuccessful to achieve much from Kim K's busted relationship. The Insider held stead in a 1.7 rating, but which was already in a season higher level. Related Subjects Kim Kardashian TV Rankings

'Criminal Minds' Taps Dean Cain in Killer Role (Exclusive)

GettyDean Cain Criminal Minds requires a risk Clark Kent themselves, Dean Cain.our editor recommendsA.J. Prepare Returning to CBS' 'Criminal Minds''Criminal Minds' Star Matthew Gray Gubler on Pointing CBS' veteran procedural has guaranteed the Lois & Clark actor to guest star inside the thirteenth episode in the current season, set to air noisy . 2012, The Hollywood Reporter has learned exclusively. Cain may have Curtis, known to as "a blue-collar, colonial type" who's "a lesser-on-his-luck gambler." "He thinks he's found the strategy to his winning streak," showrunner Erica Messer notifies THR, "plus it involves killing people." Criminal Minds is presently in production on its landmark 150th episode with guest stars Jay Karnes and Dina Meyer. That hour is scheduled striking television screens within the month of the month of january. Cain, repped by Paradigm, look inside an episode of Burn Notice as well as the approaching Hallmark Funnel telepic The Problem for Christmas. CBS Criminal Minds

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Rupert Murdoch Announces Shake-Up as News Corp.'s Australia Head Steps Down

Rupert Murdoch announced a major shake up at the top level of his Australian operations on Wednesday, as News Limited chairman and CEO John Hartigan resigned after 41 years with the company. Hartigan will be replaced by Foxtel managing director Kim Williams, who becomes CEO while Murdoch takes greater control of the local arm of his business, stepping in as chairman. Former BSkyB chief operating officer Richard Freudenstein, currently CEO Of News Digital Media and broadsheet newspaper The Australian, takes over as CEO of Foxtel, the country's largest pay TV business, which is 25 percent owned by News Ltd. In a statement Murdoch praised Hartigan's years with the group, starting as a reporter and moving up to group editorial director, chief executive for 11 years and chairman and chief executive for the past six. " "John's decision will end a distinguished 41 year career with News in which he has given us exemplary service and incredible leadership. Few people have contributed as much as John to the quality of journalism in Australia. He has earned enormous respect among both colleagues and competitors," Murdoch said. In recent years Hartigan also led the formation of "Australia's Right to Know", a coalition of media organizations that campaign for protection of free speech. Hartigan also moved to distance News' Australian business from the U.K. phone hacking scandal which engulfed sister company News International this year, saying in an open letter on The Australian's web site in July that "phone hacking is the antithesis of everything we stand for. It is a terrible slur on our craft". "It is appropriate to remind everyone at News Limited that unethical and immoral behavior is not tolerated. I am confident that the practices that have been uncovered in the UK do not exist in Australia, at News or any other respectable media outlet," Hartigan said. At the same time the company's newspapers have seen their revenues fall, while tos pay TV interests including a 25% stake in Foxtel and 50% of channel provider Fox Sports, continue on a growth trajectory. And just this month News erected a paywall around the digital edition of its quality broadsheet The Australian. News Limited 's newspapers have also been accused of running a campaign of regime change against the federal Labor government, and an independent inquiry is looking at, amongst other things, News Limited's dominance of the newspaper market here. Hartigan said of his departure: "I am immensely proud of News. I am privileged to have worked for such a great company. I want to thank the many colleagues that have helped, encouraged, inspired and challenged me to be the best I can be. In Rupert, I have been fortunate to work for a proprietor who cares passionately about journalism and the vital role that a free press plays in a democracy". Murdoch said Williams, a former head of Fox Studios Australia and current chairman of the Sydney Opera House, "is an exceptionally talented media executive who, over the past decade has transformed Foxtel from a small pay TV business into one of the most innovative and substantial television operations in Australia". "In his new role, Kim will be responsible for building a strong leadership position for News Limited in digital media in Australia, significantly expanding the audience for our journalism and ensuring that our newspapers remain clear leaders in each of their markets. I believe Kim is perfectly placed to drive the next phase of this exciting transformation," Murdoch added. Of Freudenstein's appointment to Foxtel the News Corp chief said: "Richard has been an outstanding executive with News for almost two decades. He has a highly successful record in pay TV in the UK and Australia and in digital media in Australia where he has built a portfolio of digital properties that now reach 6.5 million people every month. We could not have found a better replacement for Kim Williams than Richard Freudenstein". . The changes take effect Dec. 5. Related Topics Rupert Murdoch News Corp.

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Brett Ratner's Oscar Exit Sparks Passionate Responses Online

This news that Brett Ratner has gone out as producer from the approaching Oscar telecast sparked a slew of passionate reactions online.our editor recommendsBrett Ratner's Oscar Exit Sparks Passionate Responses Round the WebBrett Ratner's 10 Offensive Quotes That Led to Oscar Trouble Brett Ratner Out as Oscar Show Producer (Exclusive)'Tower Heist' Director Brett Ratner Issues Apology for Gay SlurBox Office Report: Holdover 'Puss in Boots' Wins in Shocking Upset over Brett Ratner's 'Tower Heist'Brett Ratner's Oscar Telecast: ten best Twitter ReactionsBrett Ratner and Olivia Munn in Strange Feud Over X-Ranked ClaimBrett Ratner: Oscar Offer Felt Like 'The Twilight Zone' (Q&A)Brett Ratner and Don Mischer to create Academy awards Telecast The director, whose Tower Heist opened up in the box office a few days ago, was set to create the February. 26 telecast alongside Don Mischer, together with his Tower Heist star Eddie Murphy as host. PHOTOS: Oscar Show Moments But following a week throughout which Ratner designed a slew of offensive comments -- from insulting Olivia Munn and speaking about his private parts on Howard Stern's radio show to presenting the term "fags" in a Tower Heist screening -- the director has separated ways using the Academy, because the Hollywood Reporter first reported. Ratner launched an argument right after THR reported his exit. "I known as Tom Sherak today and resigned like a producer from the 84th Oscars telecast," he stated. "Being requested to assist placed on the Oscar show was the proudest moment of my career. But as painful because this might be for me personally, it might be worse if my connection to the show may be a distraction in the Academy and also the high ideals it signifies." Facebook were flooded having a slew of responses after THR broke this news. Lots of people expressed strong opinions about Ratner's departure, with lots of making quips in the director's expense but others demeaning the Academy for bowing to pressure. One of the responses: Tim Carvell Not surprised the Academy awards ousted Brett Ratner surprised that, as his alternative, they opted for Lars Von Trier [another director that has been in serious trouble in recent several weeks because of questionable claims] PHOTOS: Hollywood's Memorable Mea Culpas Scott Weinberg Brett Ratner is 42 years of age. He just learned TODAY that words can hurt Sleep2Dream Brett Ratner clearly didn't wish to make the academy awards, he only agreed to be destroying it one interview at any given time. The Sleepy Skunk Soooooooo does which means that that Tower Heist isn't destined to be nominated for the best Picture? Ray Curenton Just like that, Brett Ratner is no more creating the Academy awards this season. Lesson: be careful about your bigotry LYTrules Which, Brett Ratner, is the reason why things ought to be practiced. Marcelo Paradella Brett Ratner didn't comprehend the words which have come through his mouth PHOTOS: Hollywood's Greatest Blunders Jason Boland As they's in internet marketing, Brett Ratner should apologize for Tower Heist and Hurry Hour 3. Tracy Garza Buh-bye, homophobe! Chris J. Allan After his idiotic and homophobic comments I'm glad to listen to that Brett Ratner isn't pointing next years Oscar ceremony anymore. Sean O'Connell The Brett Ratner Oscar Experiment would be a spectacular flame out. Quick. Cruel. And completely self-caused. It had been impressive to look at. Cory Beaudoin Brett Ratner out as Oscar producer. 1/2 of me is glad he required responsibility for his words, but 1/2 of me wishes people would certainly RELAX STORY: Brett Ratner's 10 Offensive Quotes That Led to Oscar Trouble Jody Stapley Wow! Zero tolerance on stupidity and insensitivity! Kudos! Aaron Fullerton Brett Ratner ousted as Oscar producer. In related news, Academy awards is going to be practiced this season. RamaScreen Awesome! Brett Ratner is no more producer from the next Academy awards show! Good riddance! But who's gonna replace him now? Mike Caddick Brett Ratner seems to become fashioning themself into some kind of idol of my repulsions. Zachary Zahos Yes, Brett Ratner no more creating the following Academy awards. With all of this buzz on the program itself, you'd hope they really set up a high quality one now Matthew Kreutzer What horrible judgment this person has! Brett Ratner Out as Oscar Show Producer VIDEOS: The Greatest Unsuccessful Jokes in the Oscars Monique Johnson Wow, it was quick.... Oscar Raymundo Brett Ratner resigns as producer from the Oscars to be vulgar/ offensive? What about resigning to be a terrible director period? More responses around the next page. Related Subjects Brett Ratner Eddie Murphy Academy awards Hirings-firings Academy awards 2012 Tower Heist 1 2 next last

Contraband International Trailer: Mark Wahlberg Gets Tough for a Change

Remember Oscar season 2010-11? Remember we had to keep caring about The Fighter? I can’t believe how long we had to care about The Fighter. For me it was the Cold Mountain of 2011. The louder you squawked, the better your Oscar chances. Did you wave your hands frantically a lot of the time? Did you steal your accent from an SNL table read? See you at the dais. Anyway, I’m still sore with Mark Wahlberg, and I’m approaching the international trailer for his new movie Contraband with that rancor. It comes out in January, so it has to be laughable. Let’s laugh. Ugh, it’s too conventional to be laughable. We did get a glimpse of his good vibrations (abdominals), which is nice. But who can drop a chortle when we’re still dusting off debris from Melissa Leo’s dance with Kirk Douglas? Who can move on? We can’t. Kate Beckinsale, you seem like a nice person, and I’m sorry I’m not sorry. Verdict: Contrabland ‘Contraband’ International Trailer [MovieWeb]

Monday, November 7, 2011

Roger Ebert Needs Help From Viewers Like You, and 6 Other Stories You'll Be Talking About Today

Happy Monday! Also in today’s edition of The Broadsheet: A major Hollywood player isn’t as major as it thought… Matt Dillon and Julia Stiles find Pleasure with Mike Figgis and Neil LaBute… Miley Cyrus heads off to Transylvania… A few scat-ttered thoughts (ahem)… and more. · Roger Ebert wrote Sunday that he and his wife Chaz can no longer underwrite Ebert Presents At the Movies, the syndicated public-TV revival of his classic show with Gene Siskel. If they cannot round up enough funds by the end of December to keep the lights on, then that’ll be curtains for the Eberts and co-hosts Christy Lemire and Ignatiy Vishnevetsky. The commenters are suggesting a Kickstarter campaign, which I’d agree seems the best shot, though moving it to the Web seems an imminent reality as well. Millionaires, leave your contact details in the comments, I suppose. [Roger Ebert’s Journal] · Nothing like a little Monday morning nihilism! Try this look at the Hollywood travails of Reliance Entertainment, the Indian conglomerate whose infusion of hundreds of millions of dollars into such interests as DreamWorks and talent including Julia Roberts, Tom Hanks and Brad Pitt has yielded just about nothing in the way of dividends in three years. Welcome to the neighborhood! [The Wrap] · This sounds interesting: An AFM title making the rounds called Seconds of Pleasure, adapted by Neil LaBute from his own novel, directed by Mike Figgis, and starring Matt Dillon, Julia Stiles, Brendan Fraser, Kristin Scott Thomas and Christina Hendricks in “a series of intimate and emotionally charged events that occur among a small group of people traveling together on a trans-Atlantic flight from Chicago to London.” [Deadline] · And not to be outdone, Miley Cyrus has signed on to the animated Hotel Transylvania. She’ll provide the voice of Mavis, the sheltered daughter of monster-resort proprietor Dracula (voiced by Adam Sandler). [EW] · Before you totally write off The Human Centipede II (but maybe a while after you’ve eaten breakfast), credit it with sparking this thought-provoking, much-needed essay on big-screen scat: “Once it was sex that was covert and unspeakable. Now, that’s been stripped of its mystery: in the movies, we get it in every conceivable form, including the real thing. Yet you’re not likely to see a screen hero take an actual dump any time soon.” [The Guardian] · Mere months before Andy Rooney died this weekend at 92, Chuck Klosterman approached the 60 Minutes commentator to sit for an interview. Rebuffed, Klosterman settled instead for this remembrance, which is a fine substitute. [Grantland] · What’s shakin’ in North Korea? Oh, not much, just envisioning the security challenges and regional defense scenarios upon the eventual collapse of the country’s regime. Now that’s a growth industry — someone alert Reliance Entertainment. [38North]

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Reiner looks on advantages at AFM

Make the most of Reiner talks onstage within the 2011 American Film Market."You have to make movies that embrace existence." That was among Make the most of Reiner's major tips to filmmakers at Sunday's American Film Market panel on his approaching "Summer season of Monty Wildborn." Nicolas Chartier's Current Pictures is selling worldwide rights. "I've been doing that since 'The Buckcet List' and i'm making people kind of movies now," Reiner told an audience around 100 within the Loews Hotel. "I visit a tale will have the ability to interact with.InchReiner -- whose pointing credits include high-profile studio fare like "A few Good Males," "When Harry Met Sally" and "The Princess Bride" -- mentioned the pic's in publish-production with tests searching for 12 ,. 6 and 7 for domestic distribs. He states the pic is perfect for $5 million in 25 days. "Stars is helpful for scale once the material is really good," Reiner added. Story concentrates on Morgan Freeman just like a mobility device-bound author of Western books whose alcoholism is which makes them lose the fascination with writing. Virginia Madsen plays his new neighbor, just one mother coping with the divorce which has three kids. Your family strikes up rapport while using novelist helping him find his talent and uncover the fascination with writing again.Reiner mentioned Sunday the title in the film was changed to "Summer season of Monty Wildborn" (the title of Freeman's character) because the former title, "Summer season at Dog Dave's," was creating confusion -- much like "Princess Bride" and "The Shawshank Redpemption" attempted. "My philosophy about game game titles is don' harm," he noted. "So no less than 'The Summer season of Monty Wildborn' isn't likely to harm.Inch Guy Thomas written the inspiring script along with Reiner and Andrew Scheinman. Alan Greisman, Lori McCreary, David Valdes and Salli Newman will produce, while Castle Rock prexy Liz Glotzer and Boss Martin Shafer will professional produce. Production happened within this summer time and August in Greenwood Lake, NY, and needed advantage of the state's incentive credits. Panel was moderated by Variety film editor Josh Dickey Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com

Friday, November 4, 2011

Julie Taymor Eligible for a Tony for 'Spider-Man'

NY (AP) Julie Taymor might have been fired from the "Spider-Man" musical, but she could still walk away with a Tony Award next year for directing the stunt-heavy mega-show.The Tony Awards Administration Committee said Thursday that Taymor will be considered eligible in the best direction of a musical category for "Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark."Taymor, the original book co-writer and director, was let go in March after delays, accidents, poor audience reaction and money woes turned the musical into a punch line.Philip William McKinley, who directed the Hugh Jackman musical "The Boy From Oz," in 2003, was hired to steer the ship. He was billed as creative consultant when the musical opened in June. Taymor was credited with original direction. The decision by the Tony committee means only Taymor will be eligible for the "Spider-Man" directing Tony.Rick Miramontez, the show's spokesman, said the production wouldn't comment "on the particulars of any of today's rulings," but added, "We're looking forward to an exciting spring."During the show's overhaul, another new addition, writer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, toned down the story's darker themes and expanded the romantic angle between Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson. Most critics said McKinley and Aguirre-Sacasa had helped focus the story and made it more commercially viable.The $70 million extravaganza finally opened in June two days after the Tony Awards, meaning it can be considered next summer for the awards and has been doing brisk business, easily grossing more than $1 million most weeks.The Tony committee also decided two other routine matters Thursday involving the musical that Reeve Carney is eligible for a Tony as a leading actor in a musical and that Jennifer Damiano is eligible in the female category.Carney, who plays Peter Parker and Spider-Man, recently extended his contract until May 2012, but Damiano, who plays Mary Jane, is leaving the show this month. She is being replaced by Rebecca Faulkenberry, who made her Broadway debut in "Rock of Ages."Copyright 2011 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.