NBCs Bob Greenblatt Not Hurrying To Wield Cancellation Axe On Playboy, Free Agents

There has been rampant gossips now that NBC is rescheduling underperforming new series The Playboy Club and Free Agents, that have drenched 2 and three low-ranked airings, correspondingly, shedding double-numbers week-to-week. But despite speculation, word is NBC won’t be tugging any new series now as NBC chairman Bob Greenblatt really wants to give all freshmen additional time. That's a departure from traditional network MO within the situation of fall shows with your underwhelming launches. This past year, Fox’s Lone Star and ABC’s My Generation were canceled after 2 airings each. They came single. and 1.1 demo rating, correspondingly, right before these were drawn. Now, Free Agents and also the Playboy Club published single. along with a 1.3, correspondingly. But regardless of the shows’ harsh rankings prospects, they're likely to get another chance. Word is the fact that Greenblatt really wants to send a note towards the creative community he can give their shows on NBC every possible opportunity to succeed. (And individuals aren't even shows he'd developed.) Greenblatt originates from the cable world, where series receive a season-long term to locate their footing before a choice on the future is created. Within the facts from the broadcast business, keeping a higher-finish drama or comedy around the air in a 1 demo rating level for over a handful of days is prohibitive. But, since audiences continue to be sampling shows and fine-tuning their viewing designs for that year, NBC would like to hold back for your process to stay before sacking the greatest underachievers. (Additionally to Playboy and Free Agents, also at risk may be the network’s Prime Suspect, which opened up having a disappointing 1.9 18-49 rating a week ago.) NBC’s Greenblatt demonstrated similar persistence in mid-season with low-ranked new comedy Perfect Couples, although the Paul Reiser show was canceled after 2 episodes because the broadly panned comedy began at 1.1 rating and dipped to some .9 within the second airing. For Playboy Club, there's been lots of speculation the new John Williams prime time magazine may be eyed like a alternative within the Monday 10 PM slot. As the new program is less than ready yet, which makes it unlikely that it may be summoned up immediately, it seems its premiere is going to be prior to the initial mid-season target date.

Help Movieline Caption This Dark Shadows Photo of Johnny Depp and Tim Burton

We may have one Johnny Depp adaptation fast approaching (The Rum Diary opens in theaters October 28), but that doesn’t mean we’ve forgotten about the other Johnny Depp adaptation down the line. Dark Shadows, the actor’s next and eighth collaboration with Tim Burton will bring the forgotten ’60s goth soap opera of the same name to life. Although it isn’t due out until May 2012, Empire does have a sneak peak of the behind-the-scenes action. Do you have your captioning pens handy? Good, because here is a photo of Depp in full bloody character make-up as Burton directs him. Depp plays Barnabas Collins, an 18th century vampire who awakens to find himself in the 20th century. The supernatural drama also stars Eva Green, Michelle Pfeiffer, Johnny Lee Miller, Chlo Moretz and, of course, Helena Bonham Carter. Like the original series that aired on ABC, Burton’s Dark Shadows will also feature werewolves, warlocks, witches, zombies, and time travel. Oh my! But enough about the cast, let’s get to captioning. Ready, set, go! For a few other Dark Shadows photos, visit Empire Online. [via Empire Online]

Nancy Sophistication: I Did not Use A Dancing Wardroble Malfunction

FIRST Launched: September 27, 2011 6:18 PM EDTLAST Up-to-date: September 27, 2011 7:58 PM EDT La, Calif. -- Nancy Sophistication has was adament she was missing a wardrobe malfunction on Monday nights Dwts. Evidence re my alleged wardrobe malfunction that people undoubtedly deny: Breast Flower flower petals & industrial strength bra, Nancy Tweeted on Tuesday. The HLN host also released an image of herself, supporting a package in the aforementioned breast flower flower petals, which came out to remain in an epidermis tone shade. On Monday evening, numerous shops, including MSNBC, reported that Nancys top revealed just a little a lot of when she went to talk with the idol idol judges following her quickstep. ABC quickly stop to some range from the crowd as Nancy switched to partner Tristan MacManus and tugged her top-up. Any idea what? Did Nancy use a wardrobe malfunction? Follow The Link to election. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All rights reserved.These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Jury Selection Resumes In Jackson Doctor Trial

FIRST PUBLISHED: September 23, 2011 3:02 PM EDT LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Jury selection has resumed in the involuntary manslaughter trial against Michael Jacksons personal physician. Bailiffs marched 98 prospective jurors into a downtown Los Angeles courtroom where in-person questioning of the group will be conducted. Fridays questioning comes two weeks after a pool of 145 people was created to possibly hear the case against Dr. Conrad Murray. Prosecutors and defense attorneys have been going through the groups responses to a 30-page questionnaire and dismissing people whose answers indicated certain biases. Lawyers will have limited time to question the prospective jurors. Murray has pleaded not guilty. Authorities contend he gave the singer a lethal dose of the anesthetic propofol in the bedroom of the singers rented mansion on June 25, 2009. Opening statements are scheduled to begin Tuesday. Copyright 2011 by Associated Press. All rights reserved.This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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R.E.M. Remembrances: 31 Chart Milestones of Their 31-Year Career (Video)

After more than three decades and 15 studio albums, alternative cornerstone R.E.M. announced its breakup yesterday (Sept. 21).our editor recommendsR.E.M. Splits After More Than 30 YearsR.E.M.'s Breakup: Reactions to the SplitR.E.M. to Release Greatest Hits Album "A wise man once said, 'the skill in attending a party is knowing when it's time to leave'," the band's lead singer Michael Stipe wrote on the band's official website. "We built something extraordinary together. We did this thing. And now we're going to walk away from it. "I hope our fans realize this wasn't an easy decision; but all things must end, and we wanted to do it right, to do it our way." In celebration of the band's 31 years, here are 31 chart highlights that narrate the storyline of the group's many successes on Billboard surveys. Let's R.E.M.-ember: May 14, 1983 R.E.M. makes its first appearance on a Billboard chart, as debut set Murmur enters the Billboard 200. The set would peak at No. 36. May 21, 1983 A week later, the Athens, Ga., band dents its first Billboard songs chart, as "Radio Free Europe" debuts on Mainstream Rock. It would rise to No. 25 on the chart. July 23, 1983 R.E.M. makes its unassuming Billboard Hot 100 introduction, as "Europe" starts at No. 90. It would reach No. 78 in a five-week run. May 5, 1984 Second set Reckoning arrives on the Billboard 200. The album would climb to No. 27. May 26, 1984 "Reckoning" single, and an eventual alternative classic like "Europe," "so. Central Rain (I'm Sorry)," begins on Mainstream Rock, where it would reach No. 43. It would cross to a No. 85 peak on the Hot 100. June 29, 1985 Another summer, another album that would help build R.E.M.'s loyal following: Fables of the Reconstruction enters the Billboard 200 on its way to a No. 28 peak. July 6, 1985 Fables lead track "Can't Get There From Here" begins its ascent to a No. 14 peak on Mainstream Rock. Follow-up "Driver 8" would motor to No. 22. Aug. 23, 1986 Lifes Rich Pageant bows on the Billboard 200. It would go on to reach No. 21, the band's highest peak on the tally to that point. Aug. 30, 1986 R.E.M. scores its first top 10 on a Billboard chart, as "Fall on Me" rises 12-9 on Mainstream Rock. The jangly melodic rocker, which hinted at the band's pop radio potential, would bound to No. 5 on Mainstream Rock and manage a No. 94 Hot 100 peak. Fellow Pageant contender "Superman" would reach No. 17 on Mainstream Rock. Sept. 26, 1987 R.E.M. begins its rise to its first Billboard 200 top 10, as Document debuts, eventually peaking at No. 10, its first top 10 album. Dec. 5, 1987 A major milestone: Casey Kasem announces on American Top 40 that "The One I Love" has become R.E.M.'s first Hot 100 top 10, jumping from No. 12 to its No. 9 peak. Long a staple of college rock radio, the band that week is sandwiched between pop/R&B divas Whitney Houston and Jody Watley. Dec. 19, 1987 Today one of the band's most revered anthems, "It's The End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)," reaches No. 16 on Mainstream Rock. Sept. 10, 1988 While the group doesn't rank on the maiden listing, Billboard launches the Alternative chart, fueled by the modern rock format's newfound proven viability - which R.E.M. helped solidify. Twenty-three years later, the band boasts 26 entries on the chart, including 15 top 10s and six No. 1s. Nov. 26, 1988 Perhaps R.E.M.'s most landmark week to that point: Green, its first album for Warner Bros. after recording for the independent I.R.S. label, enters the Billboard 200. Concurrently, the band celebrates its first No. 1s on Billboard song charts: "Orange Crush" reaches the top of Mainstream Rock and Alternative. Jan. 28, 1989 "Stand" becomes the then-quartet's second Alternative No. 1. Two weeks later, it tops Mainstream Rock. In April, it would become R.E.M.'s then-highest-charting Hot 100 hit, reaching No. 6. March 30, 1991 Building upon the success of Document and Green, Out of Time bursts onto the Billboard 200 at No. 27. Seven weeks later, R.E.M. completes the journey from the college radio circuit to, for the first time, the Billboard 200 summit. The album would go on to sell 4.5 million copies in the U.S., according to Nielsen SoundScan, and win the best alternative album Grammy Award. April 6, 1991 Time lead single "Losing My Religion" roars onto the Hot 100, eventually reaching No. 4 - the band's best career performance on the chart. The song produces a best pop vocal/group Grammy Award and, spotlighting R.E.M.'s newfound reach, becomes its only Adult Contemporary chart hit, peaking at No. 28. R.E.M. - Losing My Religion by Warner-Music June 22, 1991 After "Religion" logged eight weeks atop Alternative, tying "Orange Crush" for the band's longest reign, "Texarkana" reaches No. 4. The song shows that even a track not sung by Michael Stipe - in this case, Mike Mills (its writer) - can become a fan favorite. Sept. 28, 1991 "Shiny Happy People," featuring vocals from fellow Athens alternative singer Kate Pierson of the B-52's, bounces to No. 10 on the Hot 100. Oct. 24. 1992 Automatic for the People blasts onto the Billboard 200 at No. 2. At 3.5 million sold to-date, it's R.E.M.'s second-best-selling set. Nov. 14, 1992 Despite its dour vibe, a departure from the band's catalog of more generally upbeat fare, Automatic lead single "Drive" wraps a five-week command of Alternative. Dec. 19, 1992 "Ignoreland" peaks at No. 5 on Alternative, followed by three more Automatic chart entries: "Man on the Moon" (No. 2), "The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonite" (No. 24) and "Everybody Hurts" (No. 21). Nov. 6, 1993 "Hurts" peaks at No. 29 on the Hot 100. Now considered one of R.E.M.'s signature songs, the inspirational ballad was remade by the all-star Helping Haiti cast last year (coordinated by Simon Cowell). The charity single features vocal turns by, among others, Jon Bon Jovi, Mariah Carey, Miley Cyrus, Kylie Minogue and Rod Stewart. R.E.M. - Everybody Hurts by Warner-Music Dec. 11, 1993 A match made in indie-rock heaven: "Photograph," featuring then-10,000 Maniacs frontwoman Natalie Merchant, peaks at No. 9 on Alternative. The track was released on the Born to Choose compilation. Oct. 15, 1994 Sporting a crunchier electric-based sound, Monster becomes R.E.M.'s second album to crown the Billboard 200 - and the only one to begin at the summit. The set has sold 2.9 million copies to-date. Oct. 22, 1994 The hits keep coming: "What's the Frequency, Kenneth?" completes a five-week stay atop Alternative. Follow-up "Bang and Blame" would go on to lead the list for three weeks. Sept. 28, 1996 New Adventures in Hi-Fi enters the Billboard 200 at No. 2. Brooding experimental lead single "E-Bow the Letter," featuring Patti Smith, would reach No. 2 on Alternative. The hookier "Bittersweet Me" would rise to No. 28 on Pop Songs; the cut, however, would mark R.E.M.'s last visit to the mainstream top 40 radio tally. Nov. 14, 1998 Up opens at No. 3 on the Billboard 200. With R.E.M. having graduated to a home base at adult alternative radio, the swaying "Daysleeper" would go on to top the Triple A chart for two weeks. Dec. 25, 1999 As the band feted Andy Kauffman in its hit "Man on the Moon," the movie of the same name about the late comedian is accompanied by a sequel song. "The Great Beyond" begins an eight-week rule on Triple A. June 2, 2001 R.E.M. reaches the Billboard 200's top 10 in a third decade, as Reveal debuts at No. 6. Around the Sun would follow in 2004 (No. 13) and Accelerate would charge in at No. 2 in 2008. The lead single from the lattermost set, "Supernatural Superserious," would mark the group's return to the Alternative chart after a seven-year gap, advancing to No. 21. March 26, 2011 R.E.M.'s final studio album, Collapse Into Now, jumps aboard the Billboard 200 at No. 5. First track "Mine Smell Like Honey" would peak at No. 8 on Triple A and follow-up "Uberlin," No. 26. In a closing piece of chart symmetry, the band's final single spent its last week on the chart dated May 14, 2011 - 28 years to the day after R.E.M. made its first appearance on a Billboard chart. Related Topics R.E.M.

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You'll Never Guess What Arnold Schwarzenegger Is Calling His Memoir

If you were Arnold Schwarzenegger, what would you call your memoir? It would have to be something juicy -- after all, you just got caught with a love child. Hmm...how about naming it after one of your famous movies? Good call! The former governor of California plans on titling his upcoming memoir, 'Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story.' Before you groan at the idea of a Schwarzenegger-penned book bearing the name of his 1990 sci-fi actioner (marketing idea: "Get your ass... to the bookstore!") note that the title could be worse. Ahnold could have named the book something like, 'Collateral Damage,' 'Predator,' or even 'Happy Anniversary and Goodbye.' (We didn't make that last one up -- it was a 1974 TV movie Schwarzenegger starred in.) [via EW] Image courtesy of AP

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Levinson, Crow stage 'Diner'

Craig Levinson and Cheryl Crow have teamed around the stage musical based on Levinson's 1982 pic "Diner," while using tuner striving to land on Broadway in fall 2012. Levinson pens it with Crow aboard for your music and lyrics. Kathleen Marshall, helmer in the Roundabout's current hit revival of "Anything Goes," directs and choreographs. BASE Entertainment, introduced by co-topper Scott Zeiger and John Becker, produce the show, with permission to evolve the house granted by Warner Bros. Theater Endeavors. Occur Baltimore in 1959, story concentrates on a several secondary school pals, now twentysomethings, so reunite for just about any wedding. Written and directed by Levinson, the film starred Kevin Sausage, Ellen Barkin, Tim Daly, Steve Guttenberg, Mickey Rourke and Paul Resider. Producers of "Diner" intend to bow the tuner on holiday in summer season 2012, with exact particulars still being hammered out. Contact Gordon Cox at gordon.cox@variety.com

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Van Damme Confirmed For Expandables 2

Nic Cage still a possibilityIf Sylvester Stallone will get his way, it seems that nearly every burly bloke that has hefted ammunition, started a couple of criminals about or designed a quip after killing someone on the watch's screen will appear in certain fashion within the Expendables follow up. The newest report had Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bruce Willis employed for bigger roles and today Stallone went about the record to verify that Jean-Claude Van Damme and Chuck Norris are formally aboard, with Nicolas Cage a definite possibility and Travolta Qantas Video still atop the wish list. Van Damme, obviously, switched Sly lower when requested concerning the first film, but appears to possess were built with a change of heart now he's seen how it operates. "We'll possess a large showdown between me and Van Damme, that has been anticipated for any very long time, so it ought to be a high quality one,Inch Stallone informs Entertainment Weekly. "We have got Chuck Norris and i believe Nic Cage," states Sly. "We are trying to sort out different situations. I love using people who were built with a moment after which maybe have fallen on some hard occasions and provide them another shot. So we are always searching for stars like Michael Biehn and Michael Pare. I love individuals types of men. Someone made it happen for me personally and I love to find out if I'm able to get it done on their behalf. We take some new bloodstream inside, a Navy Seal-type, since with the Expendables not one of them have 20-20 vision any longer. They require outside assistance, guy. "Might that new bloodstream make reference to a particular former Twilight werewolf presently itchiness to prove his action qualifications with Abduction? Taylor Lautner's title originates up in past whispers, but we are going for a strictly wait-and-see method of that little bit of casting.... With Simon West calling the shots this time around around, The Expendables 2 team will mind to Bulgaria in the finish from the month to begin filming. We are able to likely expect the film next August.

Robert Guillaume Remembers The Lion King and His Struggle to Find Good Roles for African-Americans in Film

On a recent day in Los Angeles the charismatic, now-83-year-old Robert Guillaume recalled with little effort and copious charm the skepticism he initially felt at the idea of a cartoon film about a lion who becomes the king of the animals, for which the filmmakers wanted him to voice a wise mandrill-baboon. “When they first described it to me I wasn’t all that impressed with the idea,” he admitted. “It didn’t make a lot of sense.” Eventually the parts combined into Disney’s 1994 classic The Lion King, and Guillaume saw what made it all so special. “I still think it’s kind of a miracle, that it must have touched people very deeply when they first saw it.” Indeed: Disney’s The Lion King eventually became one of the Mouse House’s most beloved animated films of the period spanning 1989-1999, when films like The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and Pocahontas turned into worldwide successes and hit multi-media franchises. With indelible songs by Elton John and Tim Rice, handsome African-set visuals, and familial themes aimed at children, The Lion King easily won the hearts of a generation of young moviegoers. (It will be re-released theatrically in a limited two-week engagement before becoming available in 3-D on Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3-D.) Movieline sat down with the award-winning stage and television veteran to discuss his work over 17 years ago as The Lion King’s sage baboon shaman Rafiki, how he finally found the right voice after weeks of searching, why he considers the film a “miracle” and how the lack of decent roles for African-American actors decades ago switched his focus from film to other mediums in which he thrived. When The Lion King was first described to you, was there something that made it sound special to you? Could you tell back then that it would become such a beloved film? I didn’t know that it was going to be a special project. It sort of grew on me. When they first described it to me I wasn’t all that impressed with the idea. It didn’t make a lot of sense. “The Lion King.” And when they said they wanted me to be in it, I thought they meant they wanted me to play the Lion King! I began to fantasize about that, and then they quickly brought me down and said, “You’re going to play the monkey.” I said, “I’ve been playing monkeys all my life.” At what moment did you realize that you had something distinctive? After we searched to find the voice for the character — we did that for about two weeks — and we finally hit on something that we thought would work, we came up with the voice and characterization that was Rafiki. That was both a relief and a revelation. It was a relief because it said, okay — when they said, “We think that will work,” it meant the search was over and I had at least another day to work. And the revelation came later, when I heard and saw the character that we had created. Saw it in interaction, in the story. And that’s when I began to get the idea that hey — we’ve really got something here! The process of making an animated film is like that, with so many pieces assimilated together over a long period time and not much of an idea of how the final product might turn out. Do you remember the first time you saw the finished film and what you thought of it? I don’t know if I felt anything all that special about it, but I do remember thinking that it works. I didn’t know at that time how impressive that story would be, as people saw it. I still think it’s kind of a miracle, that it must have touched people very deeply when they first saw it. And I think that manifests itself in children. Children seeing it, and they see those animals and they see the story that doesn’t talk down to them but still talks to them at their level — I think that is very impressive about that story. As someone who was 13 when The Lion King came out, I can confirm that it’s one of the films of that generation that really stayed with young people. I wonder if kids these days feel that way about their films. I don’t think so. I think The Lion King is special. And I think that is, again, a miracle. Because miracles in things like this, they happen because a number of things come together at the same time, at the same point. Good storytelling, great characterizations, animation and elements that by themselves might not mean that much, but coming together it’s a force. And it’s beautiful to see when you see a story like The Lion King. I have not been impressed as much by any cartoon. It seems to speak to adults as well more than a lot of children’s animated films do. I think so too, and I’d be reluctant to say that anywhere else. [Laughs] You have this great, iconic voice — this wonderful voice. It’s such a rare thing. People know your voice. I think they would know anyone’s voice if they’d heard it over and over long enough! Really! There’s special, unmistakable quality to your voice. [Smiling] OK, I’ll accept that. You’ve done a lot of voice work during your career, and also a lot of television and stage work. Looking back at your work over the years, would you have liked to have done more film as well? Yes. It’s where, had I had my druthers, I would have put myself. In a good film, of some sort. But when I think of the terrain that African-Americans have been forced to reside in, in film, it’s not all that promising. I didn’t see it as promising. Because I see a vast, vast terrain, but I don’t see African-Americans existing in much of it. Has that changed much, do you think, to where we are today? No, I don’t think so. So you just found better opportunities for yourself elsewhere? Yeah… but I was never offered much in film. I did a few things, but they never amounted to much. You mentioned that it took a while to find the right voice for Rafiki. Why was that the case, and what sort of different directions were you going in? I think it’s part of the normal process, because we had nothing else to relate it to. Make it sound like such and such — you couldn’t go in any direction like that. Because we didn’t know, with all these animals and all this space, where are we? And I think in some strange, or not so strange kind of way, the voice of Rafiki sets the story in Africa. Partly due to the sageness of his character, and his identity as a shaman type of figure. Mmm-hmm. And I think in a lot of ways it was the accent itself. I couldn’t use just any foreign accent. I had been playing around in my head at parties and things, trying to sound like a Jamaican or something like that, and I was never any good at that. I never was able to put together a decent Jamaican accent, because I love it so much! But this was my interpretation of that kind of accent, at that time. And while I fell short of Jamaican, it was another ersatz character put together that worked, oddly enough.

Michele Bachmann Probably Not Accepting Harvey Weinstein's Butter Invitation

Tea Party presidential hopeful Michele Bachmann has an unlikely suitor in studio chief and liberal patron Harvey Weinstein, who issued a statement Tuesday night inviting the Minnesota congresswoman to her native Iowa for the U.S. premiere of his satire Butter. The Bachmann campaign hasn’t responded to Movieline’s request for comment, but let it suffice to say — based on Butter’s send-up of the archconservative Midwestern competitive spirit and the verbiage read by co-star Olivia Wilde prior to the film’s gala Toronto Film Festival premiere — she probably won’t be attending: “In 20 years of coming to the Toronto Film Festival, I’ve never released a statement for a film. But I would like to take this moment to formally invite Republican Congresswoman from Minnesota and Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann to co-host with me the big premiere of Butter in Iowa in a few months from now. I know Michele will already be in Iowa for the caucus, so we can save some money on airfare and travel. I would, of course, be more than happy to fly in the other leading members of the Tea Party movement to make an entire day of it. We could take some math classes in the morning to help balance the budget, brush up on the Constitution in the afternoon, play some ping-pong, and then maybe some verbal ping-pong on gay rights and women’s rights (especially the right to choose). But at night we can all go hand-in-hand to the premiere of Butter, a fun and important film where we’ll share some popcorn and laughs. These are the kind of bipartisan effort that makes America great. I look forward to hearing from Michele, and I’m particularly looking forward to those classes on the Constitution. All my best, Harvey.” Harvey! That rascal! This doesn’t quite rival that rollicking Blue Valentine/NC-17 publicity stunt from last year, but it’s good to see the old boy staying hungry and creative. · Harvey Weinstein Pokes Fun at Michele Bachmann and Tea Party Before Butter Screening [THR]

Michelle Williams on Life After Heath Ledger's Death

“It’s changed how I see the world and how I interact on a daily basis. It’s changed the parent I am. It’s changed the friend I am. It’s changed the kind of work that I really want to do. It’s become the lens through which I see life — that it’s all impermanent.” On the eve of her turn as Marilyn Monroe in My Week with Marilyn, Michelle Williams opened up to Vogue even more about her career, family, and personal life. Including: “I’m not lonely, and I think that has a lot to do with what’s on my bedside table rather than what’s in my bed.” [Vogue]

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Toronto: Descendants Premiere Can get Large Reaction, Searchlight Does not Have Shame About Pickup Of Questionable Shame

Fox Seachlight’s annual party within the Thompson Hotel for your Toronto Worldwide Film Festival made an appearance especially ebullient Saturday after its growing Oscar contender, The Descendants, opened up with a standing ovation. Exactly each week earlier, the film received the same passionate response in Telluride. Additionally, Searchlight’s co-presidents Nancy Utley and Stephen Gilula had just won rights inside the Weinstein Company and also the new the new sony Pictures Classicsto the questionable Steve McQueen-directedShame, which missed out Saturdayon the Golden Lion within the Venice Film Festival but did nab star Michael Fassbender the most effective Actor prize for his raw, let-it-all-hang-out performance just like a sexually addicted guy in freefall. Utley confirmedthat Searchlight will release Shame this year with time for your Oscar race, possibly December. Despite the fact that they haven't dated it, they're doing want plenty of time to put a deal together. She was thrilled that Fassbender got the Venice prize for your film, which premieres in Toronto tomorrow evening, after playing to raves in Venice and mixed response in Telluride (where I caught it the other day). Utley and Fox co-chairman Jim Gianopulos, also within the party, confirmed the film will not be slashed andis prone to receivean NC-17. Gianopulos described this isn’t a film you could cut here and thereto go lower into R territory. It’s not just a “snippable” film, he mentioned, but he seems happythat Searchlight walked up to be. It wouldn’t function as the organization’s first NC-17 Bernardo Bertolucci’s The Dreamers moved that rating in 2003. Through getting inside the film with this particular year, they are creating Best Actor competition for other major contender, The Descendants’ George Clooney additionally to Shailene Woodley for Supporting Actress — furthermore they plan to support Fassbender’s co-starCarey Mulliganin that categoryfor her complete change-of-pace role through which she goes full frontal and sings New You'll be able to, New You'll be able to (not concurrently). There's another Supporting Actress possibility in Jessica Chastain fromTerrence Malick’s Cannes Palmed’Or champion The Tree of Existence. They'll also run Kaira Pitt for Supporting Actor for the film, despite his lead billing (The brand new the new sony will campaign him for top Actor forhis terrific Moneyball performance).Just what the conservative faction in the Academy will think aboutShame remains to look, however i must be described as a fly concerning the wall within the official Academy screening. Utley mentioned she loved the film the moment they first seen it in Telluride. “It was the kind of movie you just keep thinking about,” she described. Gianopulos was practically jumping up minimizing with glee inside the Toronto reception to Alexander Payne’s The Descendants. “The reaction and standing ovation were just tremendous here. Perhaps you have notice?” he asked for me in regards to the 6 PM “official” world premiere tonight. I really could tell he’s smelling Oscar again with that certain. Instead of baby pictures, a Searchlight publicist attracted out her apple apple iphone showing journalists photos in the standing ovation. But another Searchlight movie contingent actually was in the party mood within the Thompson, the biggroup behind Sundance sensationMartha Marcy May Marlene, with author/director Sean Durkin saying he’s happy it’s finally striking theaters on October 21. He's traveled while using film from Sundance to Cannes to Toronto. Star Elizabeth Olsen, which has won raves on her behalf work, appreciated how sheused to go to school with “Jim G’s”(Gianopolus’) daughter. Co-star Sarah Paulson only decided to gladly remain in a film people seem to become searching toward, after 15 years available. “I haven't experienced an excellent movie before, I'm speaking about the one that everyone likes. This really is really the first time,” she described. Theirmovie can get its premiere here tomorrow, too. I don’t think I have ever visited a film festival that has more parties, dinners and daily gala premieres. It’s amazing anybody has time to see films. Today alone there has been red-colored-colored carpet takes a Dangerous Method, Take This Waltz, The Descendants, Breakaway, Seafood Fishing inside the Yemen, Rampart, The Oranges, Killer Elite, The Burning Guy, Melancholia, Drive and Americano. Whew. And most of them had their unique parties or dinners. Tomorrow you will discover several more. One cocktailer and dinner that was canceled was the planned gathering for Bruce Beresford’s Peace, Love and Understanding, which stars Jane Fonda just like a hippie grandmother. The film, trying to find distribution, will premiere Tuesday, but Fonda seems within the Monday evening party for your film. Sadly, with different publicist for your film, doctors have bought her not to fly due to a “private medical matter”. One premiere I attended this mid-day, then an after-dinner at Bymarks, was for your new film version ofChristopher Plummer’s Tony-winning portrayal of JohnBarrymore in Barrymore. Plummer is initially from Montreal, therefore it might be a pleasant homecoming for him. Among the site visitors within the intimate dinner was Canadian Former Pm John Mulroney, who developed a sincere speech for the group following a film’s producer Garth Drabinsky spoke first. Both Drabinskyand sales honcho Andrew Herwitz described they hope to acquire a distribution offer time to release it this year and qualify Plummer to find the best Actor race. Director Erik Canuel just finished the film yesterday which is still prone to tweak it. Herwitz thinks Plummer could accomplish dual noms with this particular and also the June release Beginners, that he's showed up on virtually every pundit’s report on Supporting Actor competitors. The 81-year-old star mentioned he’s very happy to receive this kind of great year, and added he’s also really searching toward joining The Woman While using Dragon Tattoo, The brand new the new sony’s December release. He offered only praise for director David Fincher, who according to him is most likely the very best he’s ever labored with, and extremely was impressed while using Fincher method. He referred to as him an “extraordinary” director. Despite a extended film career that began in 1958′s Stage Struck, Plummer has received only one Oscar nomination which came just couple of years ago returning Station. He didn’t even join the Academy until yearly before that. This version of Barrymore was shot in Toronto this year over seven days even though at 81 Plummer is a lot more than 2 decades older than Barrymore was when he died. He mentioned consuming had taken this kind of toll concerning the star, though, they look comparable age. For returning for the same material he's completed lots of occasions within the last decades, Plummer mentioned “it was like creating a bicycle again.” Once the film, that's been given a enjoyable visual style and somecool film touches by its director, does get distribution together with a release with time for Oscar this year it isn't unequalled to find out single guy shot play get yourself a nomination. James Whitmore managed to get happen for your filmization ofGive ‘em Hell Harry in 1975. Plummer mentioned he's no expects to retire. “I’ve arrived at get available making more movies,” the longtime Connecticut resident mentioned. “Hurricane Irene did some injury to the house.”

California Legislature Stretches Film Incentive Program for just one Year

The California legislature extended the film production tax incentive program for just one year early 'life was imple' throughout the intense final minutes from the annual legislative session, but backers have vowed to resume your dream in The month of january to find the full five-year extension they'd searched for. The 3 years old program which supplies $100 million yearly in tax incentives for film and TV production has another year to operate but advocates, with strong backing in the entertainment industry, wished to increase it for that additional 5 years to make sure a reliable production atmosphere and earn more money available. Because it stands the ultimate $100 million within bill first signed at that time Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger could be consumed by next This summer. The balance had initially went through legislative process like a 5 year program, but two days ago was cut to 1 year included in a financial budget compromise. Then on friday it had been restored to 5 years included in compromise associated with the tax plan pressed by Gov. Jerry Brown. That passed the condition Set up but delayed within the Senate, and died last evening. Therefore the tax incentives were reduce to 1 year and approved. Gov. Brown is anticipated to sign Set up bill 1069. One victory for that backers was that there's no "trigger" within the bill that passed. The sooner version were built with a "trigger" associated with your budget that could have limited how much money available underneath the program. With no trigger, the entire amount is going to be funded. Competitors from the bill had contended that California is within an enormous fiscal crisis, and does not have the cash to pay for its bills because it is, so funds shouldn't be allotted towards the movie and TV industries. However, backers, brought by Assemblyman Felipe Fuentes stated the incentives that offer as much as a quarter of what's put in the condition (compensated after publish production is finished) would keep jobs in California and convey tax revenue. Additionally they stated which more than 40 other states in addition to numerous foreign nations offer incentives to consider individuals jobs away, and in some cases, like the program in the usa of Louisiana and Georgia, the incentives tend to be more generous. However California has got the greatest trained work pressure, the finest infrastructure (galleries, labs, equipment, etc.) so producers prefer to stay in the Golden Condition. Oftentimes additionally, it enables them to settle their very own beds during the night the industry bonus, and will save on the price of housing and providing them with food and key people of the production team. The compromise legislation was authorized by the Senate early 'life was imple' with a election of 34 to two. The initial bill had passed the Set up by 77 to at least one. Ben Golombek, deputy chief of staff to Assemblyman Fuentes, stated that they'll certainly place the bill for any full five-year extension into the hopper once the condition legislature reconvenes at the begining of 2012. Related Subjects

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TORONTO (AP) The Sept. 11 attacks left lots of Hollywood types stranded north from the border in the Toronto Worldwide Film Festival. This season, coordinators have created a brief film to mark the tenth anniversary from the tragedy.The 4-minute film featuring memories from festival bosses and filmmakers can have before every screening Sunday, the ten-year anniversary from the attacks. The video clip will run instead of the sponsor reels that always precede festival tests."It looks back on which which was like, this very strange atmosphere of the film festival that's about honoring art and getting fun, then to possess this terrible event happen tomorrow,Inch stated festival co-director Cameron Bailey.Also marking the anniversary may be the Paul McCartney documentary "The Romance We Make," which stories the first kind Beatle's formulations for any memorial concert in New You are able to City per month following the attacks. McCartney have been on the plane at New York's JFK airport terminal waiting to fly to London once the attacks happened, and in the tarmac, he often see smoke billowing from the World Trade Center towers.Premiering Friday, each day before it starts airing on Showtime, the film features footage of McCartney practicing such Beatles hits as "Yesterday" and "Allow It To Be" and interview segments by which he recalls how his parents' generation depended on music to cope with the adversity of The Second World War.The festival shut lower for that relaxation from the next day of the attacks, eliminating all films along with other occasions. Stars and filmmakers in Toronto to advertise their movies abandoned their interview agendas, holing up within their suites to look at this news on television or milling regarding their luxury hotels to talk about information and commiserate with individuals looking to get word from family members in New You are able to City.Coordinators considered calling from the relaxation from the festival, that was only midway through and scheduled to operate five more days with the following weekend. However they felt it might be best to continue, yet inside a subdued manner."We made the decision we'd continue the festival, but continue in an exceedingly different type of way," stated festival director Piers Handling. "We rolled away the red-colored carpets, canceled the parties, canceled the sponsor bulletins. We required the hanging out from it.InchWith planes grounded for the days and also the U.S.-Canadian border closed on / off following the attacks, stars, filmmakers, studio professionals yet others in the festival needed to make alternative travel plans. They leased cars and chartered buses to obtain home, while some who had films playing the other half from the festival never managed to get to Toronto.Canadian actress and filmmaker Sarah Polley, who lives in Toronto, was in the festival in 2001 having a video clip she directed. Following the attacks, she pitched in to alleviate the spirits of some people stranded in Toronto."We'd over all the People in america we understood, my buddy and that i, to possess dinner and become together and spend time watching TV, because everybody was type of alone in rooms in hotels and losing it,Inch stated Polley, who's in the festival again this time around with "Take This Waltz," the 2nd feature film she's directed.Tom Bernard, co-leader of The new sony Pictures Classics, immediately abandoned his festival plans and strategized how he might get the place to find New You are able to City."I known as Hertz, leased a vehicle with U.S. plates, purchased a Toronto Walnut Leafs T-shirt along with a hockey stick," stated Bernard, who figured he may have the ability to mix in to the U . s . States with an Indian reservation that straddles the border between Canada and New You are able to condition.It labored. The Customs agent saw his T-shirt, "requested me the way the Leafs used to do and allow me to through," Bernard stated. "You simply felt as if you needed to return. You have family, all of the people at work. It had been a poor time."Many Hollywood associates were in a press and industry screening of Mira Nair's "Monsoon Wedding" the morning of Sept. 11. They left of this wondrous, beneficial film right into a transformed world two hrs following the attacks happened, hearing the scream of emergency vehicle sirens as Toronto government bodies continued alert using the relaxation of The United States.Based on Bailey, within the festival's Sept. 11 video clip, Nair recollects how "Monsoon Wedding" was among the first to exhibit again when coordinators started again tests the next day of the attacks."The storyline she informs is when frightening it had been just to walk in on Sept. 12 thinking, is anybody extending its love to be there?" Bailey stated. "And actually, it had been packed. People just appeared to wish to get together."Copyright 2011 Connected Press. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

EXCLUSIVE 'Hick' Clip: Chloe Moretz And Blake Lively Away From Home

Getting already shown her capability to "Kick-Ass" as Hit-Girl, Chloe Sophistication Moretz is to show another side of herself in "Hick." "Hick," directed by Derick Martini, makes its grand debut in the Toronto Worldwide Film Festival next weekend, offering movie enthusiasts an extremely different (but believe it or not gifted) side of Moretz than you have often seen before. Should you will not attend Toronto, don't worry we have got a unique first consider the movie within the video below. Moretz stars in "Hick" as Luli, a 13-year-old Nebraska native coping with an especially shady set of parents who get drunk and fight like clockwork. The sour dynamic will get particularly rotten when Luli's parents throw lower in the center of her birthday celebration. What goes on next transmits Luli on the journey of self-discovery which brings her to Vegas, together with her new bithday present: a Cruz & Wesson .45. From TIFF.internet: Outfitted just like a girl two times her age, shes immediately acquired with a aspirant cowboy named Eddie (Eddie Redmayne, a wonderful actor increasing), who walks having a limp and functions a tad too crazy in love with comfort. The 2 neglect to hit them back and Luli is thrown in the vehicle. Fortunately, she soon meets Glenda (Blake Lively), a grifter who functions as Lulis large sister although one that offers her drugs and uses her being an accessory to some robbery. Just like things appear to become going moderately well for Luli, Eddie bakes an uncomfortable return and becomes progressively hard to evade. Within the exclusive clip, you will get the first take a look at Chloe, Blake and Eddie for action. The movie's impressive cast list includes Alec Baldwin, Rory Culkin and Juliette Lewis. "Hick" is going to be playing at Toronto this Saturday (September 10) and Sunday (September 11), in addition to next Friday (September 16). Inform us that which you think about the clip within the comments section as well as on Twitter!

Emmys 2011: Stevie Nicks to Headline 'ET's' Publish-Show Party

Stevie Nicks continues to be drawn on to headline this season's 15th annual Entertainment Tonight Emmy party.our editor recommendsLinda Bell Blue on ET's 15th Annual Emmy Party: 'You're Likely to be Blown Away'Emmys 2011: Comedy Actress Nominees Recall A Common Funny MomentsEmmys 2011: 'Modern Family's' Ty Burrell: '1,000 Stars Deserve' Nom 'More Than I Do'Related Subjects•Emmys The invitation-only event begins at 8 p.m. Sept. 18, following a Primetime Emmy telecast, at Vibiana in downtown La. PHOTOS AND VIDEO: THR's Complete Emmys Coverage "We couldn't become more looking forward to getting the legendary Stevie Nicks only at that year's party," stated Linda Bell Blue, executive producer of Entertainment Tonight and also the Insider. "Doing perform such a romantic setting and pay attention to her incredible tunes which have transcended time -- our visitors have been in for any real treat." The singer, noted for both her solo career and time with Fleetwood Mac, lately launched her first studio Compact disc inside a decade, Inside Your Dreams, which first showed at No. 6 on Billboard's Top 200 chart. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer continues to be touring the U.S. and lately made an appearance on Dwts and Hello America. PHOTOS: Emmy Roundtable: TV Professionals She follows within the actions of previousET party entertainers including Cyndi Lauper, Prince, Mary J. Blige, Duran Duran and Billy Idol. Meanwhile, this marks the very first ET party for co-host Nancy O'Dell, who became a member of the syndicated newsmagazine in The month of january as special correspondent and required over for Mary Hart in May. O'Dell is going to be confirming alongside co-host Mark Steines and correspondent Steven Cojocaru in the party for an additional day's episode. "I've always learned about such a large part this really is, and that i'm very excited to determine Stevie Nicks close up and private, " O'Dell told The Hollywood Reporter. "We're likely to have great coverage on Entertainment Tonight." PHOTOS: Emmy Nominees 2011: 'Mad Males,' 'Modern Family,' Julianna Margulies and Jon Hamm O'Dell will also be confirming in the red-colored carpet for ET too for Fox's live preshow. Although she's been covering entertainment news for fifteen years, the red-colored carpet is one thing that can nonetheless be rather "demanding." "It's crazy, particularly in an active situation," she stated. "You don't know who's going to reach when, and often there can be three at the same time. It's literally a circus." Additionally to Nicks' performance, the party, presented by Visit California, will feature music spun by Zen Freeman. There also is a Visit California photo booth, a Boots beauty lounge for visitors to sample and collect skin-care items, a wine bar presented by Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines, a chocolate lounge backed by M&M's, a dessert bar from West Hollywood bakery Simplethings along with a night time treat supplied by the Spinklesmobile truck. PHOTOS: Emmy Nominations 2011: Snubs and Shockers The big event is going to be created by Carleen Cappelletti, leader of Bounce Entertainment having a menu created by Mary Micucci from Along Came Mary Productions. The legendary gift bag includes a two-evening stay -- with free golf and health spa remedies -- in the lately refurbished La Costa, amongst others. Related Subjects Nancy O'Dell Stevie Nicks Linda Bell Blue Entertainment Tonight

Tower Heist's International Poster is Looking Dapper in Fall Sportswear

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