'Dragonriders of Pern' Author Anne McCaffrey Dies

Dragonriders of Pern author Anne McCaffrey has died. She was 85 and died at her home in Ireland carrying out a stroke on November. 11, according to Del Rey Books and Random House.our editor recommends'X-Men' Author to evolve 'Dragonriders of Pern' Book Series for Silver Screen Related Subjects•Obituaries The sci-fi and fantasy author is much better recognized for her 14 Dragonriders of Pern books as well as the two-part The Ship Who Sang. PHOTOS: Hollywood's Notable Deaths Her first novel, Restoree, was launched in 1967, and, as her official website relays, was "written just like a protest in the absurd and not practical portrayals of girls in sci-fi books inside the ཮s and early ླྀs." She ongoing to produce nearly 100 books, including Decision at Doona, the Acorna youthful adult series, Dinosaur Planet, Stitch in Snow as well as the Year in the Lucy. McCaffrey was the initial lady to win Hugo and Nebula honours, notes the Wall St. Journal. She was granted having a Sci-fi Hall of Fame in 2006. In April, Watchmen and X-Males author David Hayter inked a deal to pen a huge screen adaptation in the Dragonriders book series for Copperheart Entertainment and Entertainment One. PHOTOS: 10 Finest Book-to-Screen Adaptations in the Latter-and-a-half decades Copperheart's Steve Hoban (Splice) and Carver will produce the film, with Susan Montford of Angry Films and Hayter executive creating along with Transformers producer Don Murphy. Production is scheduled to begin early 2012. Dragonflight, the initial inside the Dragonriders of Pern series, includes a top-notch quantity of gamers decide to use the skies being worn by giant, fire-breathing, telekinetic dragons to be able to save the wondrously exotic planet of Pern in the terrifying airborne menace. McCaffrey is managed to get by two sons together with a daughter. Additional verifying by Etan Vlessing. Related Subjects Obituaries

Breaking Dawn Part 1 Opens Big But Can't Break Twilight Box Office Record

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 The latest Twilight installment debuted to huge numbers over the weekend, but failed to eclipse the record set by New Moon, Box Office Mojo reports. The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 grossed an estimated $139.5 million in its first weekend of release, just below New Moon's opening weekend record of $142.7 million two years ago. Breaking Dawn still managed to become the fifth-biggest box office opening of all time. Another new sequel, Happy Feet Two, premiered to less impressive numbers, with $22 million (the first opened to $41.5 million in 2006). Immortals tops Jack and Jill at the box office Coming in third place, Immortals slayed $12.3 million. Jack and Jill followed at No. 4 with $12 million. Puss in Boots completed the top five with $10.7 million, bringing its total to $122.3 million. In sixth place, Tower Heist looted $7 million. J. Edgar drew $5.9 million to rank at No. 7. Rounding out the top 10: A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas (No. 8, $2.9 million), In Time (No. 9, $1.6 million) and George Clooney's latest film, The Descendants (No. 10, $1.2 million, though at just 29 theaters).

Fashion Slam: The Friday Five - Holiday Hair Methods

First Released: November 18, 2011 1:26 PM EST Credit: WireImage La, Calif. -- Caption Sarah Michelle Gellar gets to the TCA Party for CBS, The CW and Showtime held in the Pagoda on August 3, 2011 in Beverly HillsWere under per week from the large Thanksgiving weekend, which begins peak party season. Take some inspiration for the party-worthy do? Take a look at these easy holiday hair methods featured within the new problem of InStyle magazine. Give A BITTY BRAID Whenever a last-minute invite lands inside your lap, opt for a braid, like Sarah Michelle Gellar. For any loose, bohemian style, dry moist hair having a diffuser. Gather a chunk from each side of the part, braid it back, then twist right into a loose bun, permitting a couple of strands to drop out and frame the face area. Do not worry when the braid or even the bun is slightly messyundone locks are an attractive contrast to some fancy dress outfits or gown. FAKE A BOB Think about this sexy fake-out as reverse extensions: By changing your length, you receive a brand-new look (like Taylor Quick)no haircut needed. To produce it, blow-dry hair, curl the finishes under having a skinny curling iron, then brush the ringlets to melt the feel, states Ray Sim cards, Gabrielle Unions hairstylist. Back-comb, beginning in the finishes, and work midway in the strands then tuck it under to preferred length and secure with U-formed bobby hooks. Final step: Lightly tug hair from hooks to produce the bob shape. ADD BANGS Sporting a brief fringe will significantly improve your style. Plus, bangs make everybody look more youthful, states Wella Professionals hairstylist Andy LeCompte, who works together with Penelope Cruz and Nicole Richie. The important thing to tugging them off? Request your stylist to custom trim the bangs for the face, he states. Create a center part, slide them on the top (a good inch in the hairline). Flat-iron the crown section and pull hair up right into a high pony. BUMP A BUN Aside A side updo is not just easyits also a lot more flattering than the usual traditional updo for most of us. Separate the tail into two sections wrap each around the bottom of the ponydo one clockwise and also the other counterclockwise. Anchor hair with hooks, hiding the finishes underneath the coils. Pull and spread the chignon to produce a untidy cluster behind the main one ear, states celebrity stylist Creighton Bowman. GET SLEEK A small pompadour with sleek sides produces a way faux hawk. To begin, apply a light-weight gel to moist hair or make use of a molding paste in case your locks are thick. Brush strands back and let air-dry. Then brush through hair again and give a generous spritz of hairspray to keep. For additional style tips, the December problem of InStyle is on newsstands today. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Taylor will not helm New Line's 'Tammy'

"The Help" director Tate Taylor has decided against helming "Tammy," the road trip comedy its develping for Melissa McCarthy.New Line confirmed Taylor's departure Friday. Taylor had been in talks to come on to the project last month.New Line's been developing "Tammy" with the "Bridesmaids" thesp as a possible starring vehicle from her spec script, co-written with Ben Falcone.The script centers on a woman who loses her job at Hardee's, then finds out that her husband is cheating on her and goes on a trip with her foul-mouthed grandmother. McCarthy and Falcone will also exec produce "Tammy."McCarthy won an Emmy in September for CBS's "Mike & Molly" and will appear Judd Apatow's tentatively titled "This is Forty" for Universal.Taylor is repped by WME. Contact Dave McNary at dave.mcnary@variety.com

VIDEO: Why Not Cast Donald Glover as Michael Jackson?

Hot on the heels of the announcement that a Michael Jackson biopic may be in the works comes a video interview, over at Next Movie, in which Community star/rapper Donald Glover does the moonwalk and names the King of Pop as his dream role. Coincidence? Who cares? Give the gig to Childish Gambino, already! Glover explains all that is tantalizing about a Jackson biopic: Good music. A tortured soul. An already crazypants real life stranger-than-fiction story. Besides: Can Johnny Depp do the MJ leg kick? I’m guessing not. On second thought: Let’s cast Glover, Depp, and a host of other actors (Kevin Bacon!) to play Jackson at various stages of his life, a la I’m Not There. Everyone wins! Screen Check: Childish Gambino [Next Movie]

Academy awards: 18 Animated Movies Submit

Beverly Hillsides, CA 18 features happen to be posted for consideration within the Animated Feature Film category for that 84th Oscars. The 18 posted features are: “The Adventures of Tintin” “Alois Nebel” “Alvin and also the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked” “Arthur Christmas” “Cars 2″ “A Cat in Paris” “Chico & Rita” “Gnomeo & Juliet” “Happy Ft Two” “Hoodwinked Too! Hood versus. Evil” “Kung Fu Panda 2″ “Mars Needs Moms” “Puss in Boots” “Rango” “Rio” “The Smurfs” “Winnie the Pooh” “Wrinkles” Some of the films listed haven't yet had their needed La being approved runs. Posted features must match the theatrical release needs and meet all the category’s other being approved rules before they are able to advance within the voting process. A minimum of eight qualified animated features should be theatrically launched in La County inside the twelve months with this category to become triggered. Films posted within the Animated Feature Film category could also be eligible for a Oscars in other groups, including Best Picture, as long as they satisfy the needs for individuals groups. The 84th Oscars nominations is going to be introduced survive Tuesday, The month of january 24, 2012, at 5:30 a.m. PT within the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater. Oscars for outstanding film accomplishments of 2011 will be provided on Sunday, Feb 26, 2012, in the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center, and public live and eat the ABC Television Network. The Oscar presentation will also be public reside in a lot more than 200 nations worldwide.

Lionsgates Dirty Dancing Looking For This summer 2013

Lionsgate stated today that it is remake of Dirty Dancing will receive a wide release on This summer 26, 2013. Deadline broke this news in August the studio had set Kenny Ortega to direct the time musical drama, a brand new undertake the legendary 1987 film that starred Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Gray within the sixties-set story of the girl who summer season together with her family in an trendy Catskills resort and falls for that dance instructor. Ortega was the choreographer around the original movie.Maria Maggenti is writing the script around the redo, that is being created by Ortega and Debra Martin Chase.

Bill Murray joins Charlie Sheen on Roman Coppolas Charles Swan

After working together with Sofia on Lost In Translation, Billy Murray has again partnered using the Coppola family, this time around for comedy Charles Swan.Roman Coppola, boy from the legendary Francis Ford Coppola, has written the script as well as direct.An eclectic cast was already introduced: Jason Schwartzman, Aubrey Plaza and tiger bloodstream themself Charlie Sheen, who's set to create a career comeback within the film, have been introduced.Now Murray continues to be added, in addition to Final Destination 3 star Mary Elizabeth Winstead.The entire title from the picture is really a Glimpse Within The Mind Of Charles Swan III. The synopsis reads below..."Sheen stars because the title character, a effective artist whose fame, money and charm make him irresistible to women.""When his girlfriend breaks track of him, his existence swirls right into a volitile manner of doubt, confusion and reflection.""Through delirious dreams including his many unsuccessful romances, he starts hard road of self-evaluation to be prepared for existence without her."Seems like a testing role for Charlie Sheen, who's almost completely foreign to fame, money, ladies and downward spirals.The film is scheduled to have an unspecified 2012 release date.