Channel Changing: Versus Becomes NBC Sports Network

NBC Sports Network logo The new year brings a new identity for Versus, the cable sports network best known for hunting and fishing shows, the Tour de France and the National Hockey League. Now a part of the NBC Universal empire (following the merger with Comcast, which owned Versus), the channel - currently available in more than 75 million households - becomes the NBC Sports Network at 4 p.m. ET on Monday, January 2 and will undergo an extreme makeover throughout the year. "It's going to be radically different over time," says Jon Miller, the president of programming, who is building what he calls "a full-service sports network," that will include live events, news and talk shows and original programming. Versus, which was once known as the Outdoor Life Network, has slowly transitioned into a player in the TV sports world. But some unusual programming choices - like The T. Ocho Show, a train wreck of a talk show featuring flamboyant NFL stars Terrell Owens and Chad Ochocinco - undermined the network's credibility. "When we took over Versus, there was a lot of programming on the network that we didn't think was consistent with what NBC Sports was about," Miller says. "And so the first thing we did was we jettisoned some properties like Wacked Out Sports and T. Ocho and Sports Soup." But overhauling the network hasn't only been about getting rid of junk. "Right off the bat we made a long term deal to extend the NHL for 10 years, we acquired broadcast and cable rights for Major League Soccer and then we started to created some of our original programming," Miller says. (As for the hunting and fishing shows, "they will continue to have a role in this new channel going forward," Miller promises, "but they probably won't have a dominant as role as they've had in the past.") The NHL continues to be a major part of the schedule with games and studio shows several nights a week, as well as the All-Star Game on Jan. 29 and the Stanley Cup playoffs in the spring (along with NBC). Also staying on board are Mountain West Conference basketball games and the Tour de France. As for new acquisitions, soccer will become a prominent part of the line-up, starting with the championship game of the women's Olympic qualifying tournament for the CONCACAF region (including North and Central America) on Jan. 29. Other U.S. men's and women's national team games are planned, and the first of the network's roughly 40 MLS contests will be televised on March 11 (additional games will air on NBC). "It has all the markings of a sport that is on the rise," Miller says of MLS. "If you look at the attendance figures and the way it's growing, we think it was perfect for us. We made an aggressive bid for it. It's a good property that's sending a message to everybody that they're here and they're here to stay." This summer's London Olympics also provide the channel with a bounty of programming, including U.S. team trials and pre-Olympic competition in sports like swimming, diving, gymnastics, water polo, field hockey, track and field and volleyball. During the Games the network will cover a variety of events, including cycling, basketball and soccer. Original programming initiatives began last fall with NBC Sports Talk (weeknights at 6/5c). As the name implies, the emphasis is more on talk - and opinion. "There's a lot places where you can get highlights, but here we tell you what to make of the news," Miller says. Another show that premiered in the fall is CNBC Sports Biz (Fridays at 7/6c), hosted by CNBC's manic, Twitter-obsessed reporter Darren Rovell, who focuses on dollars and cents rather than X's and O's. And in perhaps the network's biggest statement, Bob Costas will host a monthly interview show, Costas Tonight, premiering in the spring, and quarterly town hall specials, beginning with Costas Tonight: Live From the Super Bowl, on Thursday, Feb. 2. Check out a promo for the NBC Sports Network: Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now!

VIDEO: Top Chef's Hung Causes Us To Be His Favorite Holiday Meal

Hung Huynh The holidays is here now, and Top Chef Season 3 champion Hung helps TVGuide.com enter into the spirit by looking into making us his simple stuffed-lobster dish. Discover the shocking truth below to determine the NY chef break lower a lobster (it's even faster than Hung's famous chicken-butchering technique!) and show us the step-by-step process to make his favorite Christmas Eve dinner. Keep checking back for additional of TVGuide.com's Holiday Eats!

Rooney Mara Clarifies Her SVU Comments: That's Not What I Meant

Rooney Mara Rooney Mara says her recent statements about her role Law & Order: SVU role were taken out of context.Rooney Mara on Her Law & Order: SVU Role: "It Was So Awful"In an interview with Allure the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo star called her 2006 guest role "stupid" and "ridiculous." She also added: "People are obsessed with that show. I don't get it." Now, Mara is singing a different tune. "It's certainly not what I meant," she told the Huffington Post. "If anything, I didn't mean that the storyline was ridiculous; I meant that humanity is ridiculous. I know that Law & Order makes their episodes out of real things that are happening in the city, so to me, by 'ridiculous' I meant that humanity is ridiculous."Mara also said she's thankful for that role, which was her first real acting gig."It couldn't have been more exciting for me, she said. "It's an experience I hold very dear to my heart. People take things out of context, and that's just not the case. I was more nervous doing that job than I was doing [Dragon Tattoo]."What do you think?

Andrea Riseborough Tackles a Real Royal Romance in 'W.E.'

Andrea Riseborough Tackles a Real Royal Romance in 'W.E.' By Jamie Painter Young December 16, 2011 Andrea Riseborough has one of those faces that can meld into whomever she needs to portray, whether playing gal pal to Sally Hawkins' Poppy in Mike Leigh's "Happy-Go-Lucky," donning a beehive hairstyle to play a car plant worker protesting sexual discrimination in "Made in Dagenham," or appearing as one of the more-experienced grownups in the haunting "Never Let Me Go." Offscreen, she's a beauty, but the Brit doesn't see herself that way. "I've always thought of myself as pretty plain," says the humble Riseborough. "I don't bemoan that. I'm actually quite pleased that the symmetry of my two eyes, lips, and nose are fairly malleable in terms of who I can play. My face has always served me well. I have the capacity to look both truly ugly and fairly attractive, which is useful." For her latest role as Wallis Simpson in the new film "W.E.," co-written and directed by Madonna, Riseborough transforms into her most colorful role yet as the American divorce who famously stole Edward VIII's heart and the king from his throne, marrying him and becoming the Duchess of Windsor. Simpson made up for her plainsome say masculinelooks with high fashion, expensive jewels, and a gregarious personality and is played by Riseborough to the fullest. The standout role will certainly open up further opportunities for the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts graduate.Here are five things Riseborough realized from working on "W.E."1. Thank you, Margaret Thatcher. Riseborough believes she landed her "W.E." role in large part because of her portrayal of another historical character, Margaret Thatcher, in the 2008 TV movie "Margaret Thatcher: The Long Walk to Finchley." Impressed by Riseborough's performance as the future prime minister, as well as her work in other projects, Madonna sent Riseborough the script for "W.E." and requested a meeting. The actor was immediately intrigued, especially with Madonna's choice to tell Wallis' story through a series of flashbacks from the present day, in which a young admirer named Wally explores her idol's personal belongings before they are sold at auction. "I responded to the script very strongly. I felt that that was a brave, bold, and unique idea," says Riseborough, who was also intrigued by how Madonna had created scenes in which Wally and Wallis interact. 2. There was much more to Wallis Simpson than met the eye. Riseborough knew little about her character in "W.E." before she began researching her. What the actor found surprised her. "My perception was only of perhaps a still-monochrome image of androgyny and couture and this beguiling smile. But when I started to look into her, which happened as soon as I received the script, I found all sorts of vulnerability and flaws, fears, historical truths that didn't seem to match up, and really that the whole thing was almost like a ginormous and endless puzzle of people's perceptiona public perception of what a woman was, as opposed to who she actually was." 3. Madonna rocks as a filmmaker. Says Riseborough of her director, "She was very helpful, invaluable. There was no page unturned. She was so passionate about the story. She'd been working on it for 10 years. So it really was just a huge labor of love, and there were so many images, quotes, anecdotes from dinner parties, deeply personal letters that we had at our disposal. It was quite wonderful."Throughout the production, Madonna continued to impress Riseborough. Says the actor, "I could not have enjoyed more working with her, because she's so prepared, and every moment had to be vital and was, and that's exactly the way that I feel about my work. We met in a very artistically complicit place. It was a really truly fulfilling experience."4. She was stunned by the artistry of the costumes in "W.E." Riseborough estimates that during production there were nearly 80 costume changes, including pieces by Dior that were designed for the duchess but not made until now. At times, Riseborough found herself wearing some of the jewelry pieces that belonged to Simpson, which helped the actor channel her character. "I have a whole different respect for the architecture of couture and for how it affects those around," says Riseborough. "The impeccable turnout and some might have said at times garishbut always avant-gardetastes genuinely enabled [Simpson] to be noticeda woman who believed that she really didn't have much to show off physically perhaps." At one fitting, a seamstress working on the film wept at the actor's feet when she saw her creation worn by Riseborough. "It had hundreds of panels around it all sewn together in a truly complex pattern. It was the most complicated architectural feat. It was like rocket science."5. Learning is part of the job. "I'm always learning," says Riseborough. "I think that's the most fascinating part about the job, and the most fulfilling part is that, as with anything you're terribly passionate about, you can not only learn day to day but moment to moment." From her time spent on "W.E.," she says she appreciated the value of seeing life through Simpson's eyes. "When you stop having an objective relationship with the character, and you go past being subjectivebut really adopt, preempt, improvise their reactions to the world, their opinions, what they actually did, what they might do, how they would feel about any given thingyou gain a different perspective, as it were, because you harbor a different spirit, a different outlook. You adopt different priorities. It's not to say that you disappearbecause, by nature as actors, we are our own tools, and I only have the flesh, bones, experience, intellect, emotion that is within me as a tool to be able to express a character or transform into somebody else in part. But the two things coexistthem and you. So you are afforded the opportunity to see the world through different eyes with any character. And I certainly was afforded that opportunity with Wallis." Andrea Riseborough Tackles a Real Royal Romance in 'W.E.' By Jamie Painter Young December 16, 2011 Andrea Riseborough has one of those faces that can meld into whomever she needs to portray, whether playing gal pal to Sally Hawkins' Poppy in Mike Leigh's "Happy-Go-Lucky," donning a beehive hairstyle to play a car plant worker protesting sexual discrimination in "Made in Dagenham," or appearing as one of the more-experienced grownups in the haunting "Never Let Me Go." Offscreen, she's a beauty, but the Brit doesn't see herself that way. "I've always thought of myself as pretty plain," says the humble Riseborough. "I don't bemoan that. I'm actually quite pleased that the symmetry of my two eyes, lips, and nose are fairly malleable in terms of who I can play. My face has always served me well. I have the capacity to look both truly ugly and fairly attractive, which is useful." For her latest role as Wallis Simpson in the new film "W.E.," co-written and directed by Madonna, Riseborough transforms into her most colorful role yet as the American divorce who famously stole Edward VIII's heart and the king from his throne, marrying him and becoming the Duchess of Windsor. Simpson made up for her plainsome say masculinelooks with high fashion, expensive jewels, and a gregarious personality and is played by Riseborough to the fullest. The standout role will certainly open up further opportunities for the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts graduate.Here are five things Riseborough realized from working on "W.E."1. Thank you, Margaret Thatcher. Riseborough believes she landed her "W.E." role in large part because of her portrayal of another historical character, Margaret Thatcher, in the 2008 TV movie "Margaret Thatcher: The Long Walk to Finchley." Impressed by Riseborough's performance as the future prime minister, as well as her work in other projects, Madonna sent Riseborough the script for "W.E." and requested a meeting. The actor was immediately intrigued, especially with Madonna's choice to tell Wallis' story through a series of flashbacks from the present day, in which a young admirer named Wally explores her idol's personal belongings before they are sold at auction. "I responded to the script very strongly. I felt that that was a brave, bold, and unique idea," says Riseborough, who was also intrigued by how Madonna had created scenes in which Wally and Wallis interact. 2. There was much more to Wallis Simpson than met the eye. Riseborough knew little about her character in "W.E." before she began researching her. What the actor found surprised her. "My perception was only of perhaps a still-monochrome image of androgyny and couture and this beguiling smile. But when I started to look into her, which happened as soon as I received the script, I found all sorts of vulnerability and flaws, fears, historical truths that didn't seem to match up, and really that the whole thing was almost like a ginormous and endless puzzle of people's perceptiona public perception of what a woman was, as opposed to who she actually was." 3. Madonna rocks as a filmmaker. Says Riseborough of her director, "She was very helpful, invaluable. There was no page unturned. She was so passionate about the story. She'd been working on it for 10 years. So it really was just a huge labor of love, and there were so many images, quotes, anecdotes from dinner parties, deeply personal letters that we had at our disposal. It was quite wonderful."Throughout the production, Madonna continued to impress Riseborough. Says the actor, "I could not have enjoyed more working with her, because she's so prepared, and every moment had to be vital and was, and that's exactly the way that I feel about my work. We met in a very artistically complicit place. It was a really truly fulfilling experience."4. She was stunned by the artistry of the costumes in "W.E." Riseborough estimates that during production there were nearly 80 costume changes, including pieces by Dior that were designed for the duchess but not made until now. At times, Riseborough found herself wearing some of the jewelry pieces that belonged to Simpson, which helped the actor channel her character. "I have a whole different respect for the architecture of couture and for how it affects those around," says Riseborough. "The impeccable turnout and some might have said at times garishbut always avant-gardetastes genuinely enabled [Simpson] to be noticeda woman who believed that she really didn't have much to show off physically perhaps." At one fitting, a seamstress working on the film wept at the actor's feet when she saw her creation worn by Riseborough. "It had hundreds of panels around it all sewn together in a truly complex pattern. It was the most complicated architectural feat. It was like rocket science."5. Learning is part of the job. "I'm always learning," says Riseborough. "I think that's the most fascinating part about the job, and the most fulfilling part is that, as with anything you're terribly passionate about, you can not only learn day to day but moment to moment." From her time spent on "W.E.," she says she appreciated the value of seeing life through Simpson's eyes. "When you stop having an objective relationship with the character, and you go past being subjectivebut really adopt, preempt, improvise their reactions to the world, their opinions, what they actually did, what they might do, how they would feel about any given thingyou gain a different perspective, as it were, because you harbor a different spirit, a different outlook. You adopt different priorities. It's not to say that you disappearbecause, by nature as actors, we are our own tools, and I only have the flesh, bones, experience, intellect, emotion that is within me as a tool to be able to express a character or transform into somebody else in part. But the two things coexistthem and you. So you are afforded the opportunity to see the world through different eyes with any character. And I certainly was afforded that opportunity with Wallis."

Barrymore On For Street Lights

She's mounted on a Black List scriptIt's that season again: no, not Christmas, time once the year's most promising unproduced scripts are smacked together around the Black List and that we all reach have a look at what Hollywood agents, studio professionals and so on happen to be going gaga about throughout the final 12 several weeks. Even though some of the game titles happen to be in active development (more about that in just a minute), you have just obtained a large talent injection, with Came Barrymore signing onto direct Once The Street Lights Continue.Created by Eddie O'Keefe and Chris Hutton, the 1980s set coming-of-age drama requires a leaf from Uphold Me, carrying out a teenage boy tripping over the physiques of the 17-year-old beauty and also the British teacher she was getting an affair with. The storyline is related by our hero, Charlie, who fancies themself like a youthful filmmaker (shades of Super 8 here, too), and because the suspect list develops, he tries to determine who may have committed the double murder.At this time, the script only will get put into Barrymore's growing pile of options. She's also mounted on Heist Society from Whip It's Shauna Mix and New Line's rom com How You Can Be Single, which is dependant on Liz Tuccillo's novel.The relaxation of the year's Black List creates interesting reading through: for those individuals already bubbling away in development saucepans (for example Matthew Aldrich's Father Daughter Time: An Account Of Armed Robbery And Eskimo Kisses), you will find the intriguing beginners including Evan Susser and Van Robichaux's Chewie, which recounts the behind-the-moments drama of The Exorcist with the eyes of Peter Mayhew and In Case Of A Moon Disaster by Mike Johnson, offering an alt-history undertake the Apollo 11 moon mission which has the astronauts crash land. You are able to have a look in the whole list the following.

'Heist' search finds 52,000 on Facebook

Tower Heist's "Heist It Back" Facebook game Since just about any film possesses its own Facebook page, art galleries are identifying the best way to harness social media better. For November's launch of "Tower Heist," Universal Pictures offered up millions of Facebook credits to clients for your Brett Ratner-helmed action comedy incorporated inside a web-based scavenger search named "Heist It Back." Concept attracted on to the pic's plot through which figures, carried out by Ben Stiller and Eddie Murphy, seek revenge round the Wall Street swindler who stiffed them. Online players acquired Facebook credits by finding "Heist" buttons hidden within Facebook pages or getting pals to participate the sport. Greater than 52,000 Facebook clients carried out the sport through the three days right before the film's release on November. 4., according to Universal Pictures, which developed the sport with interactive agency the Branding Firm and digital goods developer ifeelgoods. Altogether, players completed 384,391 digital "heists," requested 94,062 pals to register and released 18,617 personal tales about the sport. People posts received 208,000 likes and comments, moving the game's total Facebook impressions to 4.millions of. Overall, the promotion created 157 million page impressions within the site. Players acquired two Facebook credits for undertaking a heist and three credits for mentioning a pal. The sport shown extremely popular that producers decreased the quantity of credits acquired for posting an account to avoid depleting the promotion's millions of credits. Clients can redeem Facebook Credits (worth 10) for digital movies or other games online. For example, Universal rents and sells "The Big Lebowski" on Facebook combined having a "Scarface" version of "FrontiervilleInch online. The key factor for the game's success was having the ability to reward players. "What (traditional campaigns) don't have might be the viral effect that you have options for people to have interaction and share," mentioned Scott Silverman, co-founder and V . p . of marketing at Ifeelgoods. "You are receiving 10-20 occasions more viral impact than you'd around the standard campaign. If you think about the capacity to make use of Facebook Credits, people are extremely attempting to receive them that merely getting 50 or possibly $ 1 of Facebook credits would be a motivation for people to have interaction.In . Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com

Movie Director Indicted in $4.7 Million Tax Rebate Fraud Case

Tom Pennington/Getty Images The NY Giants' nail-biting win over the Dallas Cowboys last night gave NBC's Sunday Night Football its strongest showing in weeks, pushing the network to an easy win for the night -- though CBS, boosted by nearly a half-hour of NFL overrun on the eastern half of the country, came in a strong second place. Fast affiliate ratings show the Giants and Cowboys game averaged a 8.5 among adults 18-49 during its broadcast and a total audience of 22.7 million. With a soft lead-in from NBC's Football Night in America, the network averaged a 6.9 rating in the key demo over the four-hour block and took in 18.6 million viewers. PHOTOS: Fall TV Death Pool: Which New Show Will Be Axed? CBS started its night with about 42 minutes of football overage, giving skewed showings from 60 Minutes (a 4.5 rating among 18-49-ers), the season finale of The Amazing Race (3.4), a new episode of The Good Wife (2.7) and CSI: Miami (2.2). The network averaged a 3.2 rating for the night, with an audience of 12.2 million. Fox's animation block suffered without the big draw NFL overrun it enjoyed last week. A softer football holdover audience at 7:00 p.m. lead into a repeat of The Cleveland Show (1.8 among adults 18-49), The Simpsons (3.0), another Cleveland repeat (2.3), Family Guy (3.1) and American Dad (2.5). Fox averaged a 2.7 for the night (with 5.99 million viewers), giving it a handsome lead over last place ABC. The big story on ABC is the continued decline of freshman fantasy drama Once Upon a Time. The winter finale brought more series lows, with a 2.9 rating among adults 18-49 (down three tenths of a point from last week's low) and an average audience of 8.9 million. In the show's defense, there was little in the way of destination viewing on ABC last night, with Once bookended by a repeat of America's Funniest Home Videos (1.6 in the demo) and an airing of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (1.3). Together it gave ABC a 1.8 rating in the demo for the night, with 5.92 million viewers. Sunday, Dec. 11, Preliminary Overnight Ratings: 7 p.m. CBS: Football overage/60 Minutes (17 million viewers, 4.5 rating among adults 18-49) Fox: Football overage (9.4 million, 3.5) NBC: Football Night in America (9.8 million, 3.4) ABC: America's Funniest Home Videos (R) (7.4 million, 1.6) 7:30 p.m. Fox: The Cleveland Show (R) (4.1 million, 1.8) 8 p.m. NBC: Football Night in America (16.9 million, 6.2) CBS: The Amazing Race (13.7 million, 3.4) Fox: The Simpsons (6.4 million, 3.0) ABC: Once Upon a Time (8.9 million, 2.9) 8:30 p.m. NBC: Sunday Night Football - Giants at Cowboys (24.0 million, 8.7) Fox: The Cleveland Show (R) (4.98 million, 2.3) 9 p.m. NBC: Sunday Night Football - Giants at Cowboys (23.2 million, 8.7) Fox: Family Guy (6.05 million, 3.1) CBS: The Good Wife (11.1 million, 2.7) ABC: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (3.7 million, 1.2) 9:30 p.m. Fox: American Dad (4.99 million, 2.5) 10 p.m. NBC: Sunday Night Football - Giants at Cowboys (21 million, 8.2) CBS: CSI: Miami (11 million, 2.2) ABC: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (3.7 million, 1.4) TV Ratings

'The Dark Dark evening Rises' IMAX Prologue: What Did Bane Just Say?

For those who have used the net today, the possibilities good you read one or more report in regards to the 'Dark Dark evening Rises' IMAX prologue screening that happened in La on Thursday evening. (Moviefone as well as the NY press corp will dsicover what Nolan must offer when the footage screens in Manhattan on Monday.) To quote 'Almost Famous': it's all regulated controlled happening! With news the new trailer might come soon, as well as the IMAX prologue premiering for everyone near an IMAX theater on 12 ,. 16, the once far-away threequel now seems within grasp. Meaning some backlash can start. Like, what is expires with Bane's voice? "Tom Hardy's sinister portrayal [of Bane] sticks out through," written Comics Alliance after screening the footage, "nevertheless it was confusing numerous Bane's dialogue in this particular sequence. It seems likely that you'll see many parody videos forthcoming." That opinion was echoed by many people people other La journalists who arrived at start to see the prologue. "'Dark Dark evening Rises' 6 minute opening in IMAX shows you another Nolan moment no time before positioned on film," written David Belgium. "Boo-yah. (But sometimes use subtitles.)" "Just saw 'The Dark Dark evening Rises' prologue. It absolutely was great but primary critique will probably be it's tough to know Bane using the mask," Variety reporter Rob Sneider added on Twitter. 'Dark Dark evening Rises' fans may remember hearing a snippet of Hardy's Bane voice-within the summer season, when video in the Christopher Nolan Batman shoot from Heinz Area in Pittsburgh leaked online. Because clip, Sturdy affected a greater-pitched whine that made him appear as being a cartoon villain. Written Peter Sciretta at Slashfilm, "One of the large complaints among participants maybe it was was confusing what Bane was saying. You know, the level of smoothness wears a mask, and also the voice is synthesized and muffled with techniques that's sometimes difficult to hear inside the score." According to Came McWeeny at HitFix, however, probably the Bane voice being confusing is exactly what Nolan wants. "I'll condition this mixture round the sequence we'd tonight may use some fine-tuning because when in my opinion Nolan's goal is making it confusing everything Bane states, it felt like I only acquired about 10% from the products he mentioned, including an emphatic "The Fire place Increases!" sooner or later.In . Much less Bane's vocalizations reduced the footage nearly everyone who saw the 'Dark Dark evening Rises' prologue seems to own leave with ideas much like eyeballs popping from heads. Go back to Moviefone inside a couple of days for that detailed report 'The Dark Dark evening Rises' prologue runs before IMAX tests of 'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol' beginning on 12 ,. 16. [Photo: Warner Bros.] 'The Dark Dark evening Increases' Hits NY See All Moviefone Galleries » Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

'Grimm' First Look: It's the Pigs' Turn to Blow Houses Down (Video)

Kino Lorber has acquired all North American rights to documentary Putin's Kiss.our editor recommendsPutin's Kiss: Film Review The acquisition was made at IDFA, where the Monday Production film had its world premiere in the IDFA feature documentary competition, and was negotiated by Kino Lorber vice president Elizabeth Sheldon and Helle Faber of Made in Copenhagen. Putin's Kiss will be released theatrically after its North American premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. It will be broadcast in late 2012 on ITVS. Directed by Lise Birk Pedersen, Putin's Kiss centers on middle-class, 19-year-old Russian girl Masha, who is a member of Nashi, a political youth organization connected with the Kremlin. The ambitious Marsha ascends to the top of Nashi, becoming the protege of the Minister of Youth and is given an apartment while attending school at the Moscow State University. However, she begins to question her involvement with Nashi when she discovers that a radical group within the Nashi may be responsible for the attacks against critics of Putin. She meets journalist Oleg Khasin, becoming fast friends despite their opposing views. "Her story and her moral dilemma illustrate the price of taking a political stand," says Sheldon, "We are proud to add this important film to the Kino Lorber library." Faber added, "I'm very excited to have the opportunity to bring the film out to an American audience. Thanks to Kino Lorber, Putin's Kiss will now premiere in NY and other major cities in the U.S." Related Topics

Top Chef's Whitney: My Thought Process Was Off

Whitney Otawka Steak-gate hit Top Chef when Lindsay fired Ty-Lor's steaks too early, but it was Whitney Otawka's undercooked potato gratin that sent her packing and bought Ty-Lor another day. Not she has any problem with that. "Ty should not have gone home for the steaks," Whitney tells TVGuide.com. "So many people were working on them and there was bad communication, and it wasn't his fault that they were fired early. I deserved to go." The Georgia-based chef knew the writing was on the wall as soon as Tom Colicchio said his potatoes were raw. So what went wrong? And how was she not aware they were undercooked? Read on.Top Chef's Chuy: I knew I was screwedTom said this was one of the easiest eliminations they've done. Was that hard to hear?Whitney: No, I was fine with that. It was one of those things where as soon as he told me what the problem was, I knew I was going to go home. I undercooked the potato. That's a pretty basic ingredient that we all use every single day. So I was like, "Oh, crap! I'm leaving." He's a chef, I'm a chef, so I get it. It's disappointing, of course, because I want to be there until the end. But I understand the show. I've seen it over nine seasons. I knew what was going to happen to me and it happened! You didn't think they might go after Ty for the steaks?Whitney: I didn't think so because I knew that that took a group effort. It wasn't just him. Those were, like, 300 steaks. He grilled them, but they went into so many hands, whereas with my dish, it was my dish. That was one of the problems too. I took ownership of the dish because I knew that it could be a good thing in the end or a really bad thing. It was solely my responsibility, so therefore it should be me to go home. A lot of people were telling you to cook the gratin the day before. Why didn't you?Whitney: It was a time constraint. We had three hours ahead of time and when you're prepping it for that many people - just getting it sliced and prepared - there was no way to cook it ahead of time. And then I put it all in one convection oven. You know when you're in those situations under so much pressure that your brain doesn't think linearly? [Laughs] My thought process was off. I threw it all in the convection oven and whenever you do that, it's not going to cook the same; it's going to cook longer. There's so much in [the dish], so it's working harder. So all the ones in the center, I'm assuming, just weren't as well done as the ones on the bottom or the top. All kitchen equipment is different and all ovens work differently. This was brand new equipment and I just shoved it all in there! When I got it out, I was thinking that I had to cool them because cutting a hot gratin is totally impossible. I knew from the beginning like, "What have I done to myself?"Top Chef's Richie: I wasn't thinking clearlyHow did you not tell that some of it was undercooked? Whitney: It's funny because we cooled it so fast since you don't cut it when it's hot, so you wouldn't be able to tell the difference. They were quizzing me at the Judges' Table, like, "Couldn't you tell with your knife?" It's like, "No, because when a potato is cooled down, it's basically cream and cheese with that dish and hen cream and cheese are cold, it's harder to cut, so it appears hot." The ones that I did try, I thought were overcooked, so it just goes to show that an oven doesn't necessarily cook everything evenly. That's why I was like, "What?! It's undercooked?!" You're saying you were pressed for time and the judges said six hours was too much time. Whitney: It's not enough! [Laughs] Just imagine planning a dinner party for, like, 40 people. Think about the time it would take for you to plan it, prepare it and then cook it. But you get to be in your own space. You have to imagine that you're not in your own kitchen, so you're totally not acclimated to everything around you. And then there are 13 of us running into each other. There's so much stress that it carries over into how you're cooking and I go back to that non-linear thought process. Your brain is just bouncing around in a million directions. You look back and you're like, "Oh my gosh! What was I doing?"The whole steak mishap was weird. Why did Lindsay fire them so early? How much did that affect your dish?Whitney: The whole thing was such a strange mess. I'm not even sure how it all went down. It affected all of us because we're all trying to make the food hot, so it could've cooled down more. That was one of the hard things, too, because our group made the only hot plate. We were very easily the target. Executing 300 hot plates is not the easiest thing in the world.Top Chef's Keith: I knew Sarah and Lindsay would throw me under the busHugh is your mentor. Did he say anything to you after you were eliminated?Whitney: He didn't say anything to me directly. He knows me as a chef and I know him. I've worked for him for so long. He's taught me all I know, so it's kind of good that he wasn't like, "You suck! What have you done?" I think he knows me better than that. I think also because he's been on Top Chef Masters, he realizes the stress level we're under, so maybe he didn't want to pile on. Maybe there's a soft spot in Hugh Acheson's heart we don't know about! [Laughs]What are you up to now?Whitney: I'm in Athens, Ga. I'm back where Hugh's original restaurant is and I'm at a restaurant called Farm 255. I took over this kitchen about three weeks ago, so it's been crazy busy. It's really amazing. We have our own farm and process our own meats. It's just a really great space. I'm off [Cumberland Island, where she used to work], which is sad, but I thought I should be more accessible because people see you on TV and they should be able to at least come and eat my food!

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Rod Blagojevich was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison Wednesday.our editor recommendsEx-'Celebrity Apprentice' Contestant Rod Blagojevich's Attorneys Ask Judge to Show Mercy in Sentencing HearingRod Blagojevich Verdict: Cable News Pundits Weigh In (Video)Rod Blagojevich Verdict: Donald Trump 'Feels Bad' for the 'Celebrity Apprentice' Alum (Video)'Oprah' Jury Excuse Gets Woman Out of Rod Blagojevich Retrial The former Illinois governor received 18 convictions, including political corruption for the attempt to sell the state's Senate seat after it was vacated by then-Presidential candidate Barack Obama in 2009. PHOTOS: Hollywood's Memorable Mea Culpas "When it is the governor who goes bad the fabric of Illinois is torn and disfigured and not easily repaired," JudgeJames Zagelsaid, reports the Associated Press."Whatever good things you did for people as governor, and you did some, I am more concerned with the occasions when you wanted to use your powers when you wanted to do things that were only good foryourself." Before the sentencing, Blagojevich issued a plea for leniency and an apology (a departure from his years of insisting he was innocent of the charges). PHOTOS:10 TV Trials That Shook The World: Casey Anthony, Rodney King "I'm here convicted of crimes ... ," Blagojevich said, "and I am accepting of it, I acknowledge it and I of course am unbelievably sorry forit." VIDEO:Rod Blagojevich Verdict: Cable News Pundits Weigh In The AP reports that it is unlikely the politician, who also appeared on Donald Trump's The Apprentice in 2010, will be taken into custody immediately. "In white-collar cases, convicted felons are usually given at least a few weeks to report to prison while federal authorities select a suitable facility. Blagojevich is expected to appeal his conviction, but it is unlikely to affect when he reports toprison," says the AP. PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery 10 TV Trials That Shook The World: Casey Anthony, OJ Simpson, Rodney King Related Topics Donald Trump Politics

Sienna Burns Is Tippi Hedrin, Toby Manley Is Hitchcock In BBC2 Drama In Regards To The Wild wild birds

Sienna Burns and Toby Manley is to play Tippi Hedren and Alfred Hitchcock in BBC Two drama, The Woman. The film will chronicle the organization company directors obsessive relationship along with his The Wild wild birds star. According to BBC Two, Hedren has cooperated by supplying interviews to author Gwyneth Hughes while Hitchcock biographer Jesse Spoto is attached just like a consultant. Burns and Hedren recently met to talk about the project and, states Hughes, got on as being a house burning. Becoming Jane types Julian Jarrold is pointing with Imelda Staunton and Penelope Wilton also inside the cast. Hitchcock is at the peak of his fame and creativity when, in 1962, he decided on a mystery fashion model to star within the most ambitious film The Wild wild birds. But while he sculpted Hedren to the perfect Hitchcock blonde of his imagination, he increased being passionate concerning the impossible imagine winning the particular womans love. His failure possibly destroyed all of their careers. In the statement, Hughes mentioned: “It’s been most likely probably the most enormous privilege to talk in greater detail to Tippi Hedren, the ultimate Hitchcock blonde within the presence of Britain’s most original and effective film director. In those days, at the begining of sixties, the American star experienced alone. However, at 81, her understanding and experience have aided me to put her real existence ordeal to the screen. The Permanent Television production will probably be produced by Amanda Jenks and executive produced by Leanne Klein for Permanent and Lucy Stronger within the BBC. Shooting starts now in Nigeria.

Comcast CFO: NBCUniversal Integration Continues to Go 'Really Well'

NY - Comcast's integration of NBCUniversal has continued to go "really well" and "according to plan," Comcast CFO Michael Angelakis told a Wall Street crowd here on Monday morning.our editor recommendsUnivision Vows to Remain Player in Soccer Despite Telemundo Winning World Cup RightsNBCUniversal Posts Mixed Third-Quarter Financials Speaking at the 39th annual UBS Global Media and Communications Conference in a fireside chat led by Aryeh Bourkoff, vice chairman, head of investment banking, Americas at the bank, he said that at the end of the year that saw Comcast buy a 51 percent stake in NBC Universal in January his company is "enthusiastic" about the entertainment company's business and its executives. "So far, so good," he said. Asked about the broadcast business, Angelakis reiterated that there are "some challenges" at NBC, but sees "great opportunities" and upside at the network and Spanish-language broadcaster Telemundo. "They got to put better shows on," Angelakis said, but expressed confidence that the respective management teams will "deliver results over time." Discussing sports, Angelakis said "we're not interested in losing money on sports." He cited the recent soccer World Cup rights deal signed by Telemundo as "a game changer for Telemundo" that made sense because "we are a distant number two - we should do better." Importantly though, "we think we can make some money on it," he added. Asked about other parts of NBCUniversal, Angelakis said Comcast understands that the film business is volatile and hit-driven. Meanwhile, the cable networks are "really the driver of profitability" for NBCUniversal, and management is "delighted" with their performance, Angelakis said. Just like at USA, which has been the leading cable network for five consecutive years, the goal is to use original programming to help boost ad rates, carriage and affiliate fees, he said. Angelakis also said that advertising is holding up well across NBCUniversal and that demand for the Super Bowl and Olympics is robust. Meanwhile, NBCUniversal's theme parks business is also doing well, the executive highlighted. Asked about potential addition of Harry Potter attractions in additional theme parks, he didn't comment. But he said: "Harry Potter Orlando has really been a reset mechanism for that park." Neil Smit, the head of Comcast's cable systems, joined Angelakis on stage. "There is no tension here," Angelakis quipped when asked about retransmission consent fees that broadcasters have been getting from cable operators. "I don't think NBC is going to drive the market here," Angelakis said, but acknowledged that retrans fees are now a reality and here to stay. Asked about last week's $3.6 billion wireless spectrum deal between telecom Verizon and a group of cable firms, including Comcast, Angelakis said the deal is "strategically terrific and financially terrific." On the financial side, he highlighted that Comcast is getting $2.3 billion in the deal - a gain of about $1 billion compared to what Comcast paid for the spectrum. Smit said among the likely innovations are allowing consumers the ability to start watching a video on a wireless device and continuing to do so at home. The integration aspect of developing new concepts together will be a key benefit of the deal, he said. The partners will start promoting new bundles under the commercial arrangements of the deal early in 2012, Smit said, suggesting a possible triple-play bundle with security aspects added, as well as a quad-play offer of four services. What will the company do with the $2.3 billion in proceeds from the deal, Angelakis said he expects the deal to close in the next year and any new cash will go to whatever Comcast's capital plan calls for then. Asked about his thinking on offering channels on an a la carte basis in the future, Smit said the company is more looking at offering "more choice" via a smaller content package, called My TV Choice, that is being tested in three markets with 55-60 channels. Sports, movies and kids theme packs on top of that cost $10 each, he said. "I wouldn't call that a la carte," he added. While some cable operators have focused on the increasing financial contribution and growth of broadband Internet services, Smit told the UBS gathering that "video is still a core offering" and provides 53 percent of revenue, even though Internet services are the biggest growth driver. Email: Georg.Szalai@thr.com Twitter: @georgszalai Related Topics

NBC's 'The Voice' Scores Music Cred With Coaches' 4 Grammy Noms

NBC NBC should be pretty happy about the results from Wednesday's Grammy nominations when it comes to its talent competition, The Voice. The show's coaches, Christina Aguilera, Adam Levine, Cee Lo Green, and Blake Shelton scored a total of four Grammy noms between them.our editor recommends'The Voice's' Dia Frampton Releases Music Video for 'The Broken Ones' (Video)'The Voice' Highlights Blind Auditions in First Season 2 Trailer (Video)'The Voice' Going Straight to Blind Auditions in Premiere Episode'The Voice' Names Christina Milian Season 2's Social Media Correspondent PHOTOS: The Hollywood Reporter Cover Stories Shelton scored the most nominations of the crew with one for Best Country Solo Performance for his single, "Honey Bee." The other nomination, Best Country Song, actually went to Dave Barnes who wrote "God Gave Me You," which Shelton covered on his album, Red River Blue (which also includes "Honey Bee"). Shelton performed "Honey Bee" on The Voice with his team members Dia Frampton and Xenia in June. And in March, NBC.com exclusively debuted the music video for the song. Levine (by way of his pop rock band, Maroon 5) and Aguilera also have a chance at a Best Pop Duo/Group Performance win with their collaboration, "Moves Like Jagger." They debuted the song on The Voice with a live performance in June. VIDEO: Behind the Scenes at The Voice Season 2 Auditions Not one to be left out of the fun, Green also got into the Grammy nom action with his song, "Fool For You," with Melanie Fiona in the Best Traditional R&B Performance category. As for Fox'sThe X Factor and American Idol, their judges didn't score any nominations this year. That's a point for The Voice for staying relevant, huh? The Voice returns for Season 2 after the Super Bowl on Feb. 5. And their stars will find out if they actually win their categories when the Grammy Awards air Feb. 12 on CBS. PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery The Hollywood Reporter Cover Stories Grammy Awards NBC Blake Shelton Christina Aguilera The Voice Adam Levine Cee Lo Green Grammys 2012

UPDATE: Bachmann Wanted Demands & Receives Apology From NBC Over Lyin Ass Bitch Intro On Fallon

UPDATE 10 PM: Bachmann Wanted has gotten an apology from NBC within the song choice flap throughout her appearance around the network’s Late Evening With Jimmy Fallon on Monday once the show’s house band carried out the 1985 Fishbone song Lyin’ Ass Bitch while she was walking on stage. The apology is made inside a personal letter from NBC’s Vice president late evening Doug Vaughan. Based on Bachmann’s speaker Alice Stewart reported through the AP, Vaughan authored the incident was “not only unfortunate but additionally unacceptable.” She stated Vaughn offered his sincerest apologies and stated this guitar rock band have been “severely punished.” PREVIOUS 11 AM: The debate over Late Evening With Jimmy Fallon‘s selection of the 1985 Fishbone song Lyin’ Ass Bitch as intro music for guest Bachmann Wanted shows no signs and symptoms of subsiding. Conservative writers began the campaign on Tuesday morning, immediately after the show broadcast Monday evening. Last evening, Fallon apologized towards the presidential candidate over the telephone and via Twitter. Im honored that @michelebachmannwas on our show yesterday and Im so sorry concerning the intro mess,” Fallon authored on Twitter. “I really hope she returns.” Showing up on Fox News Funnel’s America’s Newsroom today, Bachmann stated that they accepts the comedian’s apology but was adamant the network that broadcast the broadcast, NBC, should apologize too. If that were Michelle Obama, whod emerge around the stage, and when that song have been performed for Michelle Obama, I've without doubt that NBC might have apologized to her and likely they'd have fired the drummer, or at best suspended him,” Bachmann stated. “None of this happened from NBC. Which is clearly a kind of prejudice for the Hollywood entertainment elite, nevertheless its also, I believe, sexism also. This wouldnt be tolerated if the was Michelle Obama it shouldnt be tolerated if it is a conservative lady either. To date, the only real disciplinary measure toward Questlove, the drummer recently Evening‘s house band The Roots apparently accountable for the song choice, arrived a kind of a tweet from Fallon yesterday, “?uestLove is grounded.” Bachmann on Tuesday received support from an unlikely ally, Democratic Congresswoman Nita Lowey. The option of song introducing Bachmann Wanted on Late Evening With Jimmy Fallon last evening was insulting and inappropriate,” she stated inside a statement. “I don't share Michele Bachmanns politics, but she warrants to become given respect. No female politician with no lady ought to be exposed to sexist and offensive innuendo like she was last evening. The Roots, Jimmy Fallon, and NBC should apologize.

REVIEW: Michelle Williams Achieves Near-Perfection in Less-Than-Perfect My Week with Marilyn

There are some movies that have little or nothing to recommend them, except as a frame for a performance. My Week with Marilyn is that kind of movie. Based on writer and documentary filmmaker Colin Clark’s memoir of the time he spent with Marilyn Monroe while working as an assistant to Laurence Olivier on the set of The Prince and the Showgirl, My Week with Marilyn manages to be both slender and overworked, a picture that states over and over again, in the baldest terms, how emotionally fragile Monroe was. We know, we know already. My Week with Marilyn has a TV-biopic sheen, and you could dismiss it easily — except for the fact that Michelle Williams, as Marilyn, both anchors the movie and upends it. Miss it and you’ll miss one of the finest performances of this year. Eddie Redmayne plays young Colin, a tweedy aristocrat who distresses his family by announcing that he wants to work in cinema. Through perseverance, he actually manages to land a job: Olivier (played, superbly, by Kenneth Branagh — he has always been Laurence Olivier in his own mind, anyway) hires Colin as a go-fer on the movie he’s preparing, which will star a luscious actress who has been imported from the United States just for this purpose, her brand-new, gassy-looking, hard-on of a husband in tow. (That husband would be playwright Arthur Miller, and he’s played by a perceptively grumpy Dougray Scott.) As they wait for her arrival, Marilyn’s fellow actors buzz with curiosity and anticipation. It’s not just that they know who she is; it’s as if some cloud of heavenly perfume had already wafted in to announce her arrival in advance. “Such a lark!” exclaims Judi Dench’s Dame Sybil Thorndike (who comes off, by the way, as one hell of a class act). “I long to see her!” That longing is fulfilled when Williams’ Marilyn steps onto the scene: There’s something both delicate and robust about her, and she’s as radiant as the halo around a comet. One thing My Week with Marilyn does get right is that women were as enchanted by her as the men were, if perhaps in a different way. They may have been jealous of her — how could they not be? But Williams captures that effervescent something that Marilyn had, and in the movie’s vision, even Olivier’s insecure wife, Vivien Leigh (played by an altogether too-sharp Julia Ormond), can’t slip out of her effortless spell. My Week with Marilyn was directed by Simon Curtis, whose credits include a number of British made-for-TV movies and miniseries, among them the 1999 David Copperfield. It’s efficient and pleasant enough, but it’s also frustratingly superficial even as it tries to convey depth. Redmayne makes a believable, sympathetic innocent — you can see how Marilyn, far from home and recognizing she’s just married a man who looks down upon her, would be drawn to him as a playmate and companion and maybe, even, something more. When she and the guardian Olivier has hired to keep an eye on her (played by Philip Jackson) “kidnap” Colin for a day in the country, away from the cares and pressures of the movie set — the stress of which Monroe found nearly unbearable — she takes exquisite delight in kicking off her shoes and picking her way, daintily but eagerly, across the grass. When she and Colin come to a pond, she strips down for a swim and urges her shy, would-be paramour to do the same. As Williams plays Marilyn, there’s no shame or guile or prudishness to her. She’s as wild and free as a dove. But she’s also unreliable, deeply insecure, and controlled unduly by her acting coach, Paula Strasberg (a foreboding Zo Wanamaker). If Williams somehow channels and radiates that trademark Marilyn glow, she is also superb at playing the not-so-light, not-so-free Marilyn, and a scene in which she locks herself in her bedroom, woozy from sleeping pills, presages some of the horrors to come (horrors that My Week with Marilyn doesn’t, thankfully, have to portray). Williams has several lines of dialogue that explain Marilyn’s persistent romantic disappointments: All the men who were attracted to her desired the dream girl, only to be disappointed when they realized they were stuck with a mere woman. But Williams doesn’t even need that dialogue to convey Marilyn’s spun-glass fragility. Good hair and makeup, as well as smart costuming, account partly for the magic of Williams’ transformation here. Yet this performance transcends mere mimicry. In the movie’s most enchanting sequence, Marilyn finally finds her footing in the midst of Olivier’s intimidating style of direction: As the cameras roll, her Prince and the Showgirl character executes a dance that’s little more than a series of hops and jumps, but she’s so graceful, free and light, they seem like the most perfect choreography in the world. In that moment, this Marilyn is everything: Vulnerable and triumphant, tentative and persistent. That Williams can capture all of that, with a wink and a smile and a little laugh, is the chief marvel of this otherwise somewhat lusterless movie. Her Marilyn needs as much love as we can give her. But Williams also captures the sorry truth that it could never, ever be enough. Follow Stephanie Zacharek on Twitter. Follow Movieline on Twitter.

Musical Chairs Arrives Via Paladin

Susan Seidelman’s latest feature film Musical Chairs will probably be released by indie distributor Paladin. Beginners Leah Pipes and E.J. Bonilla play ambitious NY City ballroom ballroom dancers Mia and Armando. When Mia’s dream is shattered inside an accident and he or she lands in physical rehab all seems lost but Armando discovers an approaching mobility device ballroom dancing competition. He persuades Mia to register and organizes any sort of accident-training program to arrange her as well as the others inside the rehab facility to compete. Tony-champion Priscilla Lopez, Jaime Tirelli, Laverne Cox, Morgan Spector, Auti Angel, Jerome Preston Bates, Nelson R. Landrieu, and Angelic Zambrana also star. Produced by Jesse Carrus and Joey Dedio, Musical Chairs will screen The month of the month of january 28 at Lincoln subsequently subsequently Center because the focus for your annual Dance On Camera festival. Paladin plans a March theatrical release.Seidelman’s latest feature was Boynton Beach Club. She also directed Making Mr. Right, Smithereens, Cookie, Anxiously Seeking Susan, She Demon as well as the pilot for Cinemax’s Sex As Well As The City. Paladin’s recent releases include Tom Shadyac’s I am andTiffany Shlains documentaryConnected. Furthermore to Musical Chairs, Paladin will even release the completely new Zealand film Boy directed by and starring Taka Waititi in March.

CAA Signs Trouble With The Curve Director Robert Lorenz

EXCLUSIVE: CAA has signed Robert Lorenz, the longtime producing partner of Clint Eastwood at Malpaso Productions, who is making his feature directorial debut with Trouble With The Curve, the Warner Bros road trip movie that will star Eastwood and possibly Amy Adams. Eastwood plays a veteran baseball scout who heads off on a mission to scout a potential standout prospect. Lorenz was formerly repped by WME, but has been without an agent for awhile. Lorenz steps up to directing after being a producer and often second unit director on such Eastwood-directed films as Mystic River, Million Dollar Baby, Grand Torino, Invictus and the recently release J. Edgar. He’s also producing A Star is Born, which has Beyonce attached to star and Eastwood to direct. Lorenz has twice been nominated for Best Picture Oscars on Mystic River and Flags Of Our Fathers and Letters From Iowa Jima.

Cari Ross Resigns From ID PR To Go To Solo

EXCLUSIVE: After 8 years, Cari Ross is departing ID andis prone to still represent her longtime clients who include Salma Hayek, Jennifer Connelly, Julianna Margulies, Cynthia Nixon, Dylan McDermott and Kyra Sedgwick. Ross can also be doing philathropic work. Here’s what ID-PR Boss Kelly Rose rose bush told Deadline: “All people at ID wish Cari Ross the most effective, and fully support her as she starts this new endeavor after which chapter in their existence.” Below is Cari Ross’ email for the staff fromthis evening: “After much contemplation throughout the past few several days, I have made a decision to go away ID. When you are all aware, I have loved this career for 16 years, and consists of come time will be able to have existence changes. I have loved working wonderful you together with wish everyone much happiness. My last day will probably be Friday. I'm going to be outdoors tomorrow at conferences, and may maintain focus on Thursday and Friday. I anticipate saying goodbye to everyone. Delivering my love. Xo Cari “

Reporter Lives Broadway Fantasy in 'Mary Poppins'

Reporter Lives Broadway Fantasy in 'Mary Poppins' By Alicia Quarles November 14, 2011 Photo by AP Photo/John Carucci Alicia Quarles NY (AP) For weeks, I dreamed of my Broadway debut in " Mary Poppins."There was the excitement of costume fittings, the hard work of rehearsals and the anticipation of being on stage at a premier New York theater. I woke up each morning, counting down the days I could hardly wait for the moment.It was over in a blink.My time in the spotlight as a chimney sweeper in the Disney musical ended just as quickly as it had begun.For its fifth anniversary, "Mary Poppins" invited me to be a chimney sweep for a day to experience the inner workings of the production at the New Amsterdam Theatre.I knew it would be fun, but what I thought would be an easy task was anything but. When you're watching a show, you can sit back and, you hope, see an inspiring, entertaining performance. But for this "actress," preparing to be on stage was sheer exhaustion.Not surprising, said Anthony Lyn, the show's associate director. He told me that being worn out was not at all unexpected for a newcomer. "It is like going to the gym. When you first start, it is hard, but the more you train, the easier it gets," he said, noting his professional cast has trained for years for the theater.Well, clearly I was a novice. I found myself sweating as if I had run miles after rehearsing for the "Step in Time" scene. ("Never need a reason, Never need a rhyme/Kick your knees up, step in time.") The chimney sweeps the professional actors, that is tap dance with their long brooms and skitter across the London rooftop set with ease and energy.Preparation began two weeks before when I was fitted for my costume by a team dedicated to making sure every detail is perfection on every piece of clothing. After all, Mary Poppins is "practically perfect in every way." To my delight, I learned that besides wearing black denim, a newsboy hat, short wig and dark makeup for my chimney sweeper outfit, I would also get fitted Edwardian style lace gloves, buttoned up shirt, hat, boots, specially made wig, the works to dress as Mary for fun. I was also taught to apply my own sweeper makeup so that on the night of the performance, I could quickly make the transformation.Finally, the morning of the show, I learned and rehearsed the choreography for the two scenes I was in and for the curtain call. Geoffrey Goldberg, an associate choreographer, was encouraging as he showed me how to jump onto the set and dance across the roof, hop over the rail and dance off of the stage. For "Step in Time," he taught me the choreography for interlocking my arms with another actor, dancing in a circle, running to dance on a desk and then shuffling up the stairs in the house. Once I got the hang of it, the moves seemed to come naturally.I arrived 30 minutes before the start of the show on a rainy Friday night. I was actually able to watch the first act in the audience since my scenes were not until Act 2. Actress Kelly Jacobs was my chaperone during rehearsals and the performance, literally holding my hand, pulling me along at times. She shared her story about touring (she spent two years on the road with "Mary Poppins" as dance captain and appeared in "Mame" at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., and in "Camelot" at Tokyo Disney) and talked about her husband, Adam, who is currently starring as Simba in "The Lion King."Backstage, there was a sense of organized chaos as most of the actors, with the exception of the principals, did their own makeup; they had only arrived about a half an hour before the start of the show. In between scenes, the atmosphere was festive, with chimney sweepers laughing and offering support.As the start of the "Step in Time" loomed, I felt well-prepared, thanks to my two guides: Goldberg and Jacobs. And right before going on stage for my "big" performance, I kept replaying Goldberg's advice over and over in my head: "Just smile and enjoy it." So that's what I did. I put a big smile on, grabbed my fellow chimney sweeper's hand and went on stage for my Broadway debut.I made sure I was in sync with the other actors as I balanced along the roof set and hopped over the rail to dance. To my surprise, as I looked out at the audience, I could not make out faces. I only saw blackness and a sea of streaming lights. After twirling, running up the steps of the house, kicking my feet and skipping, I felt like an old pro. There is a rush of adrenaline, a total high that takes over your body after completely giving yourself over to a character, to the audience. Now I understand why actresses and actors sacrifice their sleep, life and sometimes even sanity, for the craft.I may have been nervous before I stepped out on that stage, but there truly was one feeling that superseded all others: a sense of camaraderie. It didn't matter how nervous, anxious or confused I felt, one of the actors was right there with me, pushing me to go on and encouraging me to enjoy the experience. That night, I learned this sense of community is what makes Broadway and "Mary Poppins" so special.Once the show ended, I went on stage for curtain call and to bow with the rest of the cast. While I did admittedly mess up my steps, I didn't care! I was a Broadway star, baby. But as I exited the stage on my personal high, I was abruptly stopped by a stagehand."Why are they not letting me move? Do I need to go back out?" I wondered.Then, as a sea of actors parted the hallway and the elevator opened up, Steffanie Leigh, the current Mary Poppins, stepped out to take her bow, and this reporter was quickly brought back to reality.No, I am not a singer, dancer, or actress. But for one night, I was able to share in the beauty and magic of the Great White Way.Copyright 2011 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Reporter Lives Broadway Fantasy in 'Mary Poppins' By Alicia Quarles November 14, 2011 Alicia Quarles PHOTO CREDIT AP Photo/John Carucci NY (AP) For weeks, I dreamed of my Broadway debut in "Mary Poppins."There was the excitement of costume fittings, the hard work of rehearsals and the anticipation of being on stage at a premier NY theater. I woke up each morning, counting down the days I could hardly wait for the moment.It was over in a blink.My time in the spotlight as a chimney sweeper in the Disney musical ended just as quickly as it had begun.For its fifth anniversary, "Mary Poppins" invited me to be a chimney sweep for a day to experience the inner workings of the production at the New Amsterdam Theatre.I knew it would be fun, but what I thought would be an easy task was anything but. When you're watching a show, you can sit back and, you hope, see an inspiring, entertaining performance. But for this "actress," preparing to be on stage was sheer exhaustion.Not surprising, said Anthony Lyn, the show's associate director. He told me that being worn out was not at all unexpected for a newcomer. "It is like going to the gym. When you first start, it is hard, but the more you train, the easier it gets," he said, noting his professional cast has trained for years for the theater.Well, clearly I was a novice. I found myself sweating as if I had run miles after rehearsing for the "Step in Time" scene. ("Never need a reason, Never need a rhyme/Kick your knees up, step in time.") The chimney sweeps the professional actors, that is tap dance with their long brooms and skitter across the London rooftop set with ease and energy.Preparation began two weeks before when I was fitted for my costume by a team dedicated to making sure every detail is perfection on every piece of clothing. After all, Mary Poppins is "practically perfect in every way." To my delight, I learned that besides wearing black denim, a newsboy hat, short wig and dark makeup for my chimney sweeper outfit, I would also get fitted Edwardian style lace gloves, buttoned up shirt, hat, boots, specially made wig, the works to dress as Mary for fun. I was also taught to apply my own sweeper makeup so that on the night of the performance, I could quickly make the transformation.Finally, the morning of the show, I learned and rehearsed the choreography for the two scenes I was in and for the curtain call. Geoffrey Goldberg, an associate choreographer, was encouraging as he showed me how to jump onto the set and dance across the roof, hop over the rail and dance off of the stage. For "Step in Time," he taught me the choreography for interlocking my arms with another actor, dancing in a circle, running to dance on a desk and then shuffling up the stairs in the house. Once I got the hang of it, the moves seemed to come naturally.I arrived 30 minutes before the start of the show on a rainy Friday night. I was actually able to watch the first act in the audience since my scenes were not until Act 2. Actress Kelly Jacobs was my chaperone during rehearsals and the performance, literally holding my hand, pulling me along at times. She shared her story about touring (she spent two years on the road with "Mary Poppins" as dance captain and appeared in "Mame" at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., and in "Camelot" at Tokyo Disney) and talked about her husband, Adam, who is currently starring as Simba in "The Lion King."Backstage, there was a sense of organized chaos as most of the actors, with the exception of the principals, did their own makeup; they had only arrived about a half an hour before the start of the show. In between scenes, the atmosphere was festive, with chimney sweepers laughing and offering support.As the start of the "Step in Time" loomed, I felt well-prepared, thanks to my two guides: Goldberg and Jacobs. And right before going on stage for my "big" performance, I kept replaying Goldberg's advice over and over in my head: "Just smile and enjoy it." So that's what I did. I put a big smile on, grabbed my fellow chimney sweeper's hand and went on stage for my Broadway debut.I made sure I was in sync with the other actors as I balanced along the roof set and hopped over the rail to dance. To my surprise, as I looked out at the audience, I could not make out faces. I only saw blackness and a sea of streaming lights. After twirling, running up the steps of the house, kicking my feet and skipping, I felt like an old pro. There is a rush of adrenaline, a total high that takes over your body after completely giving yourself over to a character, to the audience. Now I understand why actresses and actors sacrifice their sleep, life and sometimes even sanity, for the craft.I may have been nervous before I stepped out on that stage, but there truly was one feeling that superseded all others: a sense of camaraderie. It didn't matter how nervous, anxious or confused I felt, one of the actors was right there with me, pushing me to go on and encouraging me to enjoy the experience. That night, I learned this sense of community is what makes Broadway and "Mary Poppins" so special.Once the show ended, I went on stage for curtain call and to bow with the rest of the cast. While I did admittedly mess up my steps, I didn't care! I was a Broadway star, baby. But as I exited the stage on my personal high, I was abruptly stopped by a stagehand."Why are they not letting me move? Do I need to go back out?" I wondered.Then, as a sea of actors parted the hallway and the elevator opened up, Steffanie Leigh, the current Mary Poppins, stepped out to take her bow, and this reporter was quickly brought back to reality.No, I am not a singer, dancer, or actress. But for one night, I was able to share in the beauty and magic of the Great White Way.Copyright 2011 Associated Press. All rights reserved. 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Kim Kardashian Hasn't Received Dying Risks around the Group of 'The Marriage Counselor'

On Friday, reviews appeared declaring that to safeguard Kim Kardashian was beefed on the group of Tyler Perry's new film The Wedding Counselor following the reality star received dying and kidnapping risks.our editor recommendsKim Kardashian's Husband Kris Humphries Employs Divorce LawyerKim Kardashian Quickie Marriage Mocked on CMAs (Video)Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries' Divorce Rules 'Kourtney and Kim Take NY' (Video)Kim Kardashian Lands Role in Tyler Perrys 'Marriage Counselor' But, a repetition for Kardashian informs The Hollywood Reporter that "there's no truth to her getting dying and kidnapping risks." PHOTOS: Inside Kardashian Corporation. Kardashian, who began filming her part for that movie November. 9 in Atlanta, GA, has already established a tough couple of days. The Maintaining using the Kardashians and Kourtney & Kim Take NY star declared divorce from husband of 72 days Kris Humphries March. 31. Quickly the authenticity from the union and Kardashian's motives for getting married to the National basketball association star were asked.Humphries hired their own divorce attorney November. 11. PHOTOS: 19 of Hollywood's All-Time Least Partnerships And, the backlash hasn't stopped there. Perry's loyal group of followers happen to be writing directly into his web site to express their displeasure using the casting, which sees Kardashian playing Ava, the closest friend from the film's protagonist (performed by Friday Evening Lights actress Jurnee Smollett). STORY: 10 Signs Kim Kardashian's Marriage Was One Large Hoax All Along "Personally, I'm sick to dying of her being glorified for simply making love on camera," authored one. Adding, "She doesn't require the money and she or he certainly doesn't need anymore attention. And, although I still give you support, I won't be adding one cent to anything with K. Kardashian inside it.Inch Furthermore 'blacktresses' were upset using the casting, Carol Robinson Peete kidded your day Kardashian began filming, saying, "We are able to always rely on Tyler Perry to provide a 'blacktress' employment,Inch she joked. "So, all around the globe 'blacktresses' are upset." AUDIO: Kim Kardashian's Ex-Publicist Thinks She Staged Her Wedding But, apparently no negativity has affected the burgeoning actress' on-set attitude. A studio source tellsTHR"Kim continues to be only low-key and agreeable around the set," adding they haven't heard anything about risks towards the actress' safety. Related Subjects Kim Kardashian Tyler Perry Maintaining Using the Kardashians Kourtney & Kim Take NY

John Grazer Changing Brett Ratner as Oscar Producer (Exclusive)

Getty Images John Grazer has recognized the Academy's urgent request he part of to exchange Brett Ratner as producer from the 84th Oscars.our editor recommendsEddie Murphy States John Grazer Saved 'Tower Heist' (Video)Eddie Murphy's 6 Greatest Problems Before Bailing around the OscarsBrett Ratner's Oscar Exit Sparks Passionate Responses Round the WebBrett Ratner, Allan Carr and also the Home That Unites the Disgraced Oscar ProducersEddie Murphy Out As Oscar Host: What Hollywood Is SayingBrett Ratner's 10 Offensive Quotes That Led to Oscar Trouble Because The Hollywood Reporterfirst reported, Academy leader Tom Sherak moved rapidly to reboot the venerable honours show, which in fact had lost among its producers in addition to host Eddie Murphy, who introduced Wednesday he was pulling out in the show within the wake of Ratner's departure the day before. PHOTOS: Oscar Show Moments Grazer, a producer from the approaching J. Edgar, was towards the top of their email list of producers whom Sherak contacted in the future aboard and co-make the show together with the formerly introduced Don Mischer. Grazer's first order of economic is going to be naming a brand new host. It will likely be the very first time Grazer, who won the very best picture award in 2001 for any Beautiful Mind, has created the telecast, scheduled for February. 26. PHOTOS: Hollywood's Memorable Mea Culpas "John Grazer is really a famous filmmaker who in the last two-and-a-half decades has created an assorted and extranordinary body of labor,Inch Sherak stated. "he'll certainly bring his tremendous talent, creativeness and associations towards the Academy awards." Mischer added, "I'm thrilled to welcome John Grazer as my partner." "It's very satisfying to participate a reveal that honors excellence within the medium to which i've devoted a lot of my career," stated Grazer. "Don is really a legend, and i'm excited to utilize him." PHOTOS: Hollywood's Greatest Blunders The Academy's new Boss Beginning Hudson added, "I too am delighted that John will join Don in creating the Oscars and i'm searching toward our producers delivering the film event of the season.Inch Additionally to his Mind best picture win, Grazer continues to be nominated within the writing category for Splash and received best picture nominations in 1995 and 2008 for Apollo 13 and Frost/Nixon. John Grazer Academy awards Don Mischer Academy awards 2012 Tom Sherak

James Franco's 'Rebel Without any Cause' Art Project Involves Gender-Bending Orgy With Sex Dolls, Toys

Inspired with the raunchy behind-the-moments tales from James Dean's legendary Digital digital rebel Without any Cause, James Franco used some risqué and gender-bending tactics for his latest art project.our editor recommendsJames Franco Is Personalized for Gucci's Made to Measure ServiceJames Dean: Remembering the Icon round the Anniversary of his DeathJames Franco's Art Debut Adoring James Dean Postponed James Franco References Oscar Gig on 'General Hospital' Appearance (VIDEO) PHOTOS: James Dean Appreciated In the feature for Flaunt Magazine, Marc-Edouard Leon supplies a first class account within the number of Franco's Digital digital rebel project. Shot inside the Chateau's Bungalow 2, exactly the same place where James Dean, Sal Mineo, Natalie Wood, Dennis Hopper and director Nick Ray involved with backstage shenanigans, Franco asked for his stars to brighten in drag simply because they completed a dramatic reenactment in the questionable tales. "I carried out James Dean in the biopic, therefore i also felt connections for the original film. I'd done research and spoken to many people which in fact had done Digital digital rebel Without any Cause that have been still alive. I recognized the tales concerning the building of were fascinating which there's a similarly compelling drama happening behind-the-moments," Franco referred to of his have to perform the project. "Over time, I felt like there's several things to mine because original movie. I didn't desire to dramatize the behind the curtain in the traditional way though." PHOTOS: Backstage within the 83rd Academy awards Among the booze-fueled highlights in the project certainly are a high-speed nude drive lower Sunset Blvd, lots of fake blood stream, an orgy full of sex dolls and dildos, together with a 5 a.m. frolic in the water to wash away the sins. "I go back to Bungalow 2 a few several hours later to interview Franco," produces Leon. "He's unnervingly chipper. He laughs in regards to the sex scene he orchestrated. 'Having sex with dolls with plastic dicks is fucking great,' Franco exalts, 'because you are in a position to examine that act without any onus of people just searching advertising online and saying, 'That's pornography.' You'll be able to really contemplate it for just about any second and ask for yourself what's happening there when doing that legitimate.' The whole venture is rather strange. No matter what anybody states, Franco is creating ideas, turning them into art. James Franco is certainly a painter.Inch Read an entire account in the evening here, carrying out a mag's Q&An item. Related Subjects James Franco

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'Whitechapel'Filmed within the U.K. by Circus. Executive producer, Sally Woodward Gentle producer, Marcus Wilson line producer, Julie Clark director, SJ Clarkson authors, Ben Court, Caroline Ip.DI Frederick Chandler - Rupert Penry-Johnson DS Miles - Phil Davis Edward Buchan - Steve Pemberton Dr. Llewellyn - Clarie Rushbrook Commander Anderson - Alex Jennings Jimmy/Johnny Kray - Craig Parkinson DCI Torbin Cazenove - Peter Serafinowicz Electricity McCormack - George Rossi Electricity Kent - Mike Stockman The allure of Jack the Ripper is really ingrained within the public awareness it's tough to visit wrong returning to the storyline, from countless movies to "The Evening Stalker." Plunging into individuals fog-enshrouded roads comes "Whitechapel," a clever U.K. production by which somebody starts replicating the 120-year-old killings in modern-day London, departing a new detective ("The 39 Steps'?" Rupert Penry-Johnson) assigned, like a friend states, with "fixing the unsolvable." Like the majority of Ripper tales, the payback is not comparable to the buildup, but whomever dunnit, the very first three hrs provide another fine chance to allow 'er rip. Looking into the killings has an instant supply of tension between Penry-Jones' recently showed up, politically connected Det. Inspector Frederick Chandler and the gruff charges, brought by world-weary second in command DS Miles (Phil Davis), who button snaps in the new boss, "All of your courses might look great in writing, however they count for free here." Still, Chandler not just identifies the killer's pattern but seeks the use of a "Ripperologist," Edward Buchan (Steve Pemberton), who makes his living leading led around Ripper landmarks. Yet can that understanding crack the situation, together with modern improvements like CTV cameras making it harder for that killer to stay hidden? Authors Ben Court and Caroline Ip ("Primeval") have considerable fun upgrading the familiar elements, debunking facets of Ripper lore while presenting new facial lines -- as an intrusive electronic media further complicating the analysis. The dynamic between Penry-Johnson and Davis' Neanderthal cops above all else approximates the initial "Existence on Mars," and Pemberton's historian is really a hoot to possess around. Around the lower side, "Whitechapel" utilizes gore and spooky, expensive-cut editing with techniques that feel a trifle overdone. Additionally, the limited series does not just cope with the Ripper, but segues within the other half of their six-episode encounter a string of crimes reflecting damage caused by Britain's well known sixties-era Kray twins (the topic of a 1990 movie). Beyond that arc being more obscure to Yank audiences, the actual concept of a detective squad frequently facing such copycats strains the suspension of disbelief to near its breaking point. On the other hand, the posh of British drama and it is short-order approach may be the freedom to not overextend an idea past its expiration date. Seen this way, "Whitechapel" could be loved for what it's -- a reason to consider another bloody stroll lower memory lane, while tacking on another motion picture addition towards the house that Jack built.Camera, Balazs Bolygo production designer, Martyn John editor, Liana Del Giudice music, Ruth Barrett, Martin Phipps casting, Andy Pryor. 60 MIN. Contact John Lowry at john.lowry@variety.com

Scream Honours: 5 top Moments In the Show

Harry Potter and also the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 may take home the very best prize, and also the most honours in the Scream Honours, which broadcast Tuesday, but there have been lots of those who win that evening, from Colin Farrell's slightly sexual poem for Robert Downey Junior. to George Lucas' surprise appearance. The Harry Potter tribute would be a fitting method to leave behind the series, with Daniel Radcliffe accepting the award for Ultimate Scream.our editor recommendsScream Honours 2011: Red-colored Carpet and Show PhotosScream Honours Those who win: 'Harry Potter' Takes Home Top Recognition, Most Honours VIDEOS: Scream Honours 2011: Red-colored Carpet Interviews Furthermore, most of the large names in sci-fi and thriller films attended the big event and made an appearance on stage. Pee-Wee Herman recognized the Visionary Award, and Darren Aronofsky required home Best Director for Black Swan. PHOTOS: Scream Honours 2011: Red-colored Carpet and Show Photos Listed here are five of the greatest moments in the show: 1. George Lucas Makes Surprise Appearance When Darth Vader continued stage to simply accept his award for Ultimate Villain, he was became a member of through the creator of The Exorcist, George Lucas. Vader mocked Lucas for that questionable changes he'd designed to the current Blu-ray discharge of the flicks, but Lucas guaranteed that Vader would look ever better in three dimensional once the films release in Feb 2012. VIDEO: Scream Honours 2011: Pee-Wee Herman Discusses Finding the Visionary Recognition 2. The Cast from the Dark Dark night Increases Turns Up Frederick Gordon-Levitt, Hathaway As Catwoman and Gary Oldman invested some time from filming the long awaited The Dark Dark night Increases to look onstage and accept the award for many Anticipated Movie. 3. Colin Farrell's Love Poem for Robert Downey Junior. To spread out the show, Colin Farrell made an appearance on stage after some bit to say of Iron Guy star Robert Downey Junior., who had been finding the Hero Award that evening. Farrell recited a poem concerning the appeal of Downey, acknowledging that he'd most likely possess the hots for him if he were thinking about males. Downey recognized the award and demonstrated the planet premeire of A Virtual Detective: A Game Title of Shadows. STORY: Scream Honours Those who win: 'Harry Potter' Takes Home Top Recognition, Most Honours 4. Quentin Tarantino Presents Award to Nicolas Cage In one maverick to a different, director Quentin Tarantino presented the Maverick Award to Nicolas Cage. As Cage required happens, a motorbike made an appearance on stage and also the lake blazed with fire. Cage was certain to provide a shout from because of Tarantino, who he stated seemed to be a maverick. 5. True Blood's Joe Manganiello Thanks His Wolf Joe Manganiello, who stars because the quite strong, and frequently shirtless werewolf in HBO's True Bloodstream, received the award for Male Breakout Performance. On stage, he earned certain to thank his wolf, Thunder. "Because without him I'd you need to be a naked guy within the forest," stated Manganiello. Related Subjects George Lucas Joe Manganiello Quentin Tarantino Spike Scream Honours

First on set image in the Expendables 2

You will find a couple of stuff that make TF smile. Felines shadow boxing hair hairdryers. Micrograms acknowledging he was wrong. The term callipygian. But a picture talks much even louder than the usual funny word could ever.That is the situation with this particular first image in the group of The Expendables 2.Old pals Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Willis and Arnold Schwarzenegger reunite once again for an additional blockbusting encounter.And despite the fact that Arnie are only filming for four days, both he and Willis may have bigger roles within this follow up.Hopefully you are smiling together with us. Toss The Stath inside dangling from that helicopter edge and we'd go to date regarding grin.The Expendables 2 opens 17 August 2012.

New Zemeckis shingle builds 'Fort'

Universal Pictures has set up the supernatural pic "Charles Fort" with Evan Spiliotopulos penning the script and Robert Zemeckis producing.Film would be the first set up under the first-look deal that Zemeckis and his shingle Imagemovers made with the studio in August.Pic is based on the Dark Horse comic and centers on the title character -- an early 20th century researcher-writer who explored supernatural events like teleportation and alien abduction.Spiliotopulos most recently did a polish on the U pic "Snow White and the Huntsman" and Zemeckis is currently filming the Paramount pic "Flight."Spiliotopulos is repped by UTA and Zemeckis is repped by CAA. Contact Justin Kroll at justin.kroll@variety.com

Kim Kardashian & Kris Humphries Renew Vows, Talk Baby Plans

First Launched: October 5, 2011 6:06 PM EDT Credit: The Ellen DeGeneres Show Caption Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries renew their vows round the Ellen Degeneres Show on October 5, 2011LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Wedding couple Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries are actually married for less than two several days, but due to Ellen DeGeneres the cute couple has restored their very own vows. Within a feel and look on Wednesdays The Ellen DeGeneres Show, the comedienne gave Kim and Kris the opportunity to resume their commitment in private, and requested the pair in what theyd change regarding glamorous wedding once they had the chance. In the event you could got married again, what else could you in different ways? Ellen asked for. Elope, Kim clarified. Really? a surprised Kris responded. I'd say longer after party. I'd say longer after party, however am crazy deeply in love with an entire month I literally I went crazy, Kim referred to. It absolutely was so demanding. In addition, inside an interview with E! on Tuesday evening, Kim states while using hectic wedding inside it, the happy couple is beginning to think about adding for their family members. In my opinion we'd wait like, yearly before we really start trying to possess kids, Kim told the network when asked for about baby plans. In my opinion you need to determine where [Kris] is gonna play and see his career so when we should cleanup and move somewhere, like the Area. Who knows? For just what the future holds for your reality royalty, Kris mentioned he hopes to experience a large family. Lots of kidshaving fun together, knowning that we could have a great time which existence is fun which we could spend a while together and support each other, he told E!. Kim and Kris large day will air just like a two-part special, Kims Fairytale Wedding: A Kardashian Event, on October 9 and 10 on E!. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All rights reserved. These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

R.I.P. A.C. Nielsen Jr

Arthur C. Nielsen Jr, whose family name became synonymous with the television ratings system, died on Monday in the Chicago suburb where he’d lived most of his life. He succumbed to Parkinson’s disease. He was 92. Nielsen went to work for the company his father founded in 1923 and transformed it into an international leader in market research.He became president of the A.C. Nielsen Company in 1957 and its chairman in 1975. He presided over the companys growth from a modest operation, generating less than $4 million a year in revenue, to one with revenue of more than $680 million thatexpanded into New Media. The NY Times has a detailed obit.

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'Rage' hits Chinatown

On Friday evening, Bethesda Softworks converted Chinatown's historic central plaza right into a publish-apocalyptic battleground, filled with debris, smoking Humvees as well as an open bar.Although the vidgame writer held the big event to tubthump their latest title "Rage," most stars accepted to being released simply to begin to see the Black Secrets perform."Shameless" thesp Justin Chatwin stated he accustomed to play vidgames, but forget about. "I've an addictive personality. I understand basically performed games, that's all I'd do." Chatwin registered another complaint with vidgames nowadays: a lot of buttons. "There was previously just two!" he added.The Black Secrets came an audience including Chris Evans, John Krasinski and L'ensemble des Moonves.Topher Sophistication stated he came for any different reason than the overall game or even the Black Secrets. He visited begin to see the evening's host Charlize Theron. "Since Charlize and that i split up, we have continued to be great buddies," Sophistication joked. "I am just here to aid her on her behalf large evening."When requested concerning the Black Secrets, who have been playing at that time, Sophistication responded, "Who?" Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

TV Land sets pilot for Cedric 'Cleveland' spinoff

Cedric the Entertainer will star in TV Land's 'Hot in Cleveland' spinoff.TV Land has given a pilot order to Hazy Mills for a planted spinoff of "Hot in Cleveland" to star Cedric the Entertainer. "Cleveland" creator-exec producer Suzanne Martin and Cedric penned the script for the pilot that features Cedric playing a charismatic minister. Plan is to lense the pilot in late November/early December on the CBS Radford lot where "Cleveland" shoots. Martin and Cedric will exec produce along with Hazy Mills' Sean Hayes and Todd Milliner. TV Land planted the seeds of the Cedric spinoff over the summer when the thesp did a guest shot as the character, who came into contact with the ladies of "Cleveland." TV Land execs confirmed earlier this year that the concept was being eyed as a possible spinoff (Daily Variety, April 11). In the pilot, the character will relocate to St. Louis, which is Cedric's actual home town. Martin and Cedric will exec produce along with Hazy Mills' Sean Hayes and Todd Milliner. The success of "Hot in Cleveland" in its bow last year set Hazy Mills off on good run. The banner has the NBC fantasy drama "Grimm" bowing on Oct. 28. It's also developing an untitled laffer with Peter Tolan for Hayes to topline, and it's part of the Western wagon train in development this year with a offbeat dramedy penned by Kerry Ehrins. Contact Cynthia Littleton at cynthia.littleton@variety.com

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Zurich Film Festival: Jeff Nichols Take Shelter Wins Best Feature Award

The 7th Zurich Film Festival announced its award winners tonight, with Jeff Nichols’ Take Shelter taking best feature film. This year’s edition also was marked by an appearance from Roman Polanski, who received the fest’s lifetime achievement award Tuesday. A list of competition winners follows: International Feature Film Competition Take Shelter by Jeff Nichols (U.S.) Outstanding Performance By An Actor Deon Lotz for Beauty Outstanding Performance By An Actress Corinne Masiero for Louise Wimmer International Documentary Film Competition Buck by Cindy Meehl (U.S.) German-Language Feature Film Competition Atmen/Breathing by Karl Markovics (Austria) German-Language Documentary Film Competition Darwin by Nick Brandestini (Switzerland) Critics Choice Award Sykt Lykkelig/Happy, Happy by Anne Sewitsky (Norway) Audience Award Unter Wasser Atmen — Das Zweite Lebe Des Dr. Nils Jent by Andri Hinnen and Stefan (Muggli, Switzerland)

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Mark Burnett and YouToo.com Launch First Social Television Network

Youtoo TV, released on Wednesday, may be the first television network to provide use of social mlm networkers who are able to create videos and find out on their own television.our editor recommends'Expedition Impossible': Air Mark Burnett on Why This Is not 'Amazing Race''The Voice's' Air Mark Burnett on Why The Show WorksMark Burnett's 'Expedition Impossible' Sells in Asia Producer Mark Burnett's VIMBY (Video during my BackYard) partnered with Youtoo.com to produce the very first ever social TV network. "Like a TV producer, I really like simply locating the next large factor. After I put Survivor on tv, nobody, including me, understood how popular reality television would become," stated Burnett, who also created The Apprentice and also the Voice. "Now, Youtoo is paving the way in which for social TV, the next generation of television." Q&A: Emmys 2011: How Jane Lynch and Mark Burnett Will Steer the Show Audiences may have the chance to produce 15-second videos known as "Fame Spots," after which, in a few minutes, see on their own television, by having an audience of 15 million watching. Youtoo will begin by putting 500 people on television every day. Youtoo TV launches having a programming line-up that has re-runs from the X Files, Batman, and Eco-friendly Hornet. Throughout certain shows, audiences may have the chance to record their reactions to questions, and also have their solutions broadcast around the station. These segments is going to be located by Miss USA Shandi Finnessey, former The American Idol Show contestant Mikalah Gordon, and actor John Kimmet, together with co-host The X Files' Dean Haglund. STORY: Mark Burnett's 'Expedition Impossible' Sells in Asia Programming includes the tv debut of web series, including, Howcast, PJTV, Geekbeat.tv, Koldcast, Roof Media together with Diggnation as well as an original Youtoo TV series, The very best of Revision3. Youtoo TV will even feature interactive programs including Say Yes & Marry Me, that will offer audiences the chance to propose marriage on-air via "Fame Spots" before a national TV audience. Related Subjects Mark Burnett The Voice Survivor

Up All Night Casts Richard Schiff as Christina Applegate's Dad

Richard Schiff Richard Schiff has joined the cast of NBC's new comedy Up All Night, Entertainment Weekly reports. Did you like Up All Night? Vote for it in our fall TV popularity contest Schiff, who is best known for his award-winning role on The West Wing, will play the father of Reagan (Christina Applegate). He's a psychologist who's always been a quiet and distant dad, but he'll drop in on Reagan and Chris (Will Arnett) as they attempt to raise baby Amy. Up All Night, which debuted to 10.91 million viewers, airs Wednesdays at 8/7c on NBC.

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Is Daniel Craig the New Harrison Ford?

I don’t mean to scare you with so much of the Cowboys and Aliens cast in one headline, but I’m sure the thought has crossed your mind: Is Daniel Craig, the rugged movie adventurer with the cobalt glow in his eye, the proper successor to his alien-thrashing co-star Harrison Ford? With the release of this week’s Dream House, we’re investigating both actors’ pasts to discover whether they’re cinematically related. Heroes hot and cool For years, Pierce Brosnan played James Bond as tight-lipped extension of Remington Steele. Fun but chilly. When Craig assumed the role of Ian Fleming’s hero in 2006, his characterization emphasized intellect, endurance, and true pheromonal charm. That’s easily more of an homage to Indiana Jones than any previous Bond, as Craig’s performance truly eschews camp of any kind. Hint: That makes him the best James Bond ever (and Eva Green the best Bond girl). Domestic intrigue Dream House may seem like a retread of The Others from its trailer, but its intense focus on spousal distrust and creepy domesticity smacks of Ford’s 2000 thriller What Lies Beneath. Both Craig and Ford bring the same harried self-examination to these parts, and they do “confounded” better than any other leading actor in the game. Hitchcock would’ve scooped both of them.

BBC Worldwide, RAI win 'Baila!' suit

ROME -- A Rome court on Monday ruled meant for BBC Worldwide and Italo pubcaster RAI inside their copyright breach suit against Mediaset over dance show "Baila!," forcing Mediaset to produce some last-minute changes before debuting the show round the air. Rome judge Gabrielle Muscolo ruled that Mediaset could not air the show with "a couple of from the characteristics known to by Mediaset within the written adding." This motivated Italian media to initially think that Mediaset would pull the planned first airing of "Baila!" outright. But Mediaset, after much deliberation, inside an mid-day statement introduced the show would air Monday evening, as planned, on its Canale 5 flagship station, but taking careful note of all of the unspecified objections created through the Rome court. These switched from accusations of plagiarism. BBC and RAI mentioned inside their suit that "Baila!" may have unlawfully duplicated the BBC's "DwtsInch format. Monday's ruling was recognized as "historic" by RAI attorney Giorgio Assumma, who stated it "might help regulate TV competition." Mediaset rather referred to as your final decision "unfair and erroneous," vowing to appeal "urgently" and requesting it's annulled. The most effective Italian commercial broadcaster noted the ruling is created without anybody "getting seen even 1 minute in the new show, which will air tonight on Canale 5," see the statement. " 'Baila!' will carefully follow all the objections elevated with the Rome court, certain that they'll subsequently rapidly disappear,Inch the statement ongoing. The statement did not specify the sorts of changes Mediaset made to the show. "Baila!" is certainly an Endemol format modified from Televisa's popular Latin American format "Bailando por not sueno" (Dancing for just about any Dream). Mediaset has mentioned that Endemol, it bought the "Baila!" format, has guaranteed it's original. In rejecting accusations of plagiarism Mediaset V . p . Pier Silvio Berlusconi has mentioned the key distinction between your 2 shows is always that "Baila!" pairs stars with amateur ballroom ballroom dancers, unlike "Dwts,Inch where stars partner with pros. "DwtsInch is most likely the earth's best reality TV format, licensed to greater than 35 tv producers. Contact Nick Vivarelli at nvivarelli@gmail.com