Broadway Producers Are Looking to America's Heartland for the Next Megahit

When the producers of "Newsies" announced its Broadway run, it wasn't the first time that fans of the cult-favorite 1992 film on which the stage musical is based had reason to get excited. The show premiered at New Jersey's Paper Mill Playhouse in September, and it's one of several productions transferring to Broadway this season from regional theaters."Regional theaters offer a nurturing environment and an economical alternative that allows a really introspective look on the piece itself," says Mark S. Hoebee, Paper Mill's producing artistic director. "You want to put enough money into it that you can provide the production that the show deserves, but you don't want to overspend to the point where you may be killing the future of the project."Regional theater has always been a breeding ground for Broadway hits, especially in recent years, and this season shows such as "Chinglish" and "Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway" started outside NY. Even a producing behemoth like Disney Theatrical Productions, whose long-running Broadway hits include "The Lion King" and "Mary Poppins," chose to debut "Newsies" away from the glare of the spotlight."The problem with developing and opening cold in NY is the artists don't have a lot of room to breathe," says producer Ken Davenport, whose current Broadway shows are "Chinglish" and "Godspell." "They're under a lot of different economic constraints and time constraints that don't allow them to do their best work. So we put them in places where they can have a little more breathing room."Gettin' Out of Town The tradition of shows opening outside the city goes all the way back to musical theater's beginnings, when an out-of-town tryout would precede the move to Broadway. In recent years, shows such as "Wicked" and "The Addams Family" have used this model, but this path is becoming increasingly difficult and expensive, says Davenport, and leads audiences to make certain assumptions."The moment you're tagged as an out-of-town tryout and don't come right in, people go, 'Oh, they obviously have more work to do,' " Davenport explains. "Musicals are big things, and sometimes it takes them a long time to get where they need to go."Jeff Calhoun, director of the Paper Mill and Broadway productions of "Newsies," agrees that the regional environment is more conducive to creating new work. "The concentration is really on the work and nurturing the artist," says Calhoun, who also directed the regional and Broadway incarnations of "Bonnie & Clyde." "As we know, on Broadway that's not necessarily the case. It's more about putting a star into a vehicle, whether or not they're the best actor for the role."Part of what makes regional theaters nurturing is their long-term relationships with artists, says Michael Rosenberg, managing director of California's La Jolla Playhouse. La Jolla produced the world premiere of "Bonnie & Clyde," and a Broadway-bound revival of "Jesus Christ Superstar" is playing there now. The theater has created 18 works that have transferred to Broadway.Of course, not everything artists produce is going to be great, but letting them try new things is necessary to maintain the relationship. "If you're going to have big rewards, you have to take big risks," Rosenberg says. "And if you take big risks, sometimes you're going to fail in a really big way."Theaters like La Jolla have been tagged "launching pads" for potential Broadway shows, says Davenport, and in the Internet age, anyone can learn all about a production from the moment the curtain falls on opening night. But Rosenberg doesn't feel the pressure."Trying to guess what should be on Broadway is not what we do, especially when you look at how long it takes to develop these projects," he says, adding that "Bonnie & Clyde" played Florida's Asolo Repertory Theatre before moving to Broadway last month. "For some projects, Broadway is not the ultimate goal."Audience Response In fact, the producers of "Newsies" had many options other than Broadway, such as licensing the material to schools or taking it on tour, as Disney has done with shows like "Aladdin" and "High School Musical." What drove "Newsies" to the Great White Way was audience response."It was the reaction of the press and the patrons to 'Newsies' that gave [the producers] the confidence that it was ready to move into NY," says Hoebee.Davenport thinks the audience's response is the most important benefit of a regional run, as it gives information that's crucial to the show's development. An out-of-town audience won't always react to a show the same way a NY audience will, but regional audiences are sometimes a good barometer for how tourists will respond."Sixty-five percent of the Broadway audience is from out of town," Davenport points out. "Sometimes an out-of-town audience can give you a much better idea of what the tourist audience is going to say about your show."Creative Process Once a show is set for Broadway, there will often be cast and other creative changes before it transfers, as commercial producers will frequently seek a marketable star to draw ticket buyers rather than trusting the work itself.Jennifer Lim, now starring in "Chinglish," has been with the project from the beginning and knew she could lose her role at any time. "It's business," she says. "It would be a waste of my energy to take things personally that have nothing to do with me. If they had decided they wanted to cast a star in the role, I'm not a star. I'd rather focus on the things that I can do instead of all the things that I can't."Calhoun says there will be casting changes when "Newsies" comes to Broadway. Jeremy Jordan, who starred in the Paper Mill production, is currently playing Clyde Barrow in "Bonnie & Clyde" and might not be available for the Broadway run of "Newsies," but Calhoun can't confirm casting specifics."It's really just because it's in the best interest of the show," he says of casting changes. "My job is the same no matter who the actor is."As an actor, Lim says, one of the benefits of being with "Chinglish" for its entire development is that she became so familiar with the play, she was an asset to playwright David Henry Hwang and director Leigh Silverman as they worked to improve it. Davenport adds that when a show starts regionally, some of the smaller roles can be filled with local hires, giving them the opportunity to work with a Broadway-caliber creative team.Whether a production is going to a regional theater or to Broadway, says Calhoun, putting it up is the same: "There's nothing you do on Broadway that you didn't do in your high school. You care just as much about a regional show as you do a Broadway show, if not more. In the regional, you're trying to get it to NY."Producing a successful show takes more than careful planning, however. Sometimes the stars really do need to align."It's our version of a kid playing basketball in his driveway and thinking, 'Maybe I'll play for the Boston Celtics someday,' " says Davenport. "I don't think anyone does a show in this country without some dream of it ending up on Broadway." By Suzy Evans December 14, 2011 "Newsies" at Paper Mill Playhouse PHOTO CREDIT T. Charles Erickson When the producers of "Newsies" announced its Broadway run, it wasn't the first time that fans of the cult-favorite 1992 film on which the stage musical is based had reason to get excited. The show premiered at New Jersey's Paper Mill Playhouse in September, and it's one of several productions transferring to Broadway this season from regional theaters."Regional theaters offer a nurturing environment and an economical alternative that allows a really introspective look on the piece itself," says Mark S. Hoebee, Paper Mill's producing artistic director. "You want to put enough money into it that you can provide the production that the show deserves, but you don't want to overspend to the point where you may be killing the future of the project."Regional theater has always been a breeding ground for Broadway hits, especially in recent years, and this season shows such as "Chinglish" and "Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway" started outside NY. Even a producing behemoth like Disney Theatrical Productions, whose long-running Broadway hits include "The Lion King" and "Mary Poppins," chose to debut "Newsies" away from the glare of the spotlight."The problem with developing and opening cold in NY is the artists don't have a lot of room to breathe," says producer Ken Davenport, whose current Broadway shows are "Chinglish" and "Godspell." "They're under a lot of different economic constraints and time constraints that don't allow them to do their best work. So we put them in places where they can have a little more breathing room."Gettin' Out of Town The tradition of shows opening outside the city goes all the way back to musical theater's beginnings, when an out-of-town tryout would precede the move to Broadway. In recent years, shows such as "Wicked" and "The Addams Family" have used this model, but this path is becoming increasingly difficult and expensive, says Davenport, and leads audiences to make certain assumptions."The moment you're tagged as an out-of-town tryout and don't come right in, people go, 'Oh, they obviously have more work to do,' " Davenport explains. "Musicals are big things, and sometimes it takes them a long time to get where they need to go."Jeff Calhoun, director of the Paper Mill and Broadway productions of "Newsies," agrees that the regional environment is more conducive to creating new work. "The concentration is really on the work and nurturing the artist," says Calhoun, who also directed the regional and Broadway incarnations of "Bonnie & Clyde." "As we know, on Broadway that's not necessarily the case. It's more about putting a star into a vehicle, whether or not they're the best actor for the role."Part of what makes regional theaters nurturing is their long-term relationships with artists, says Michael Rosenberg, managing director of California's La Jolla Playhouse. La Jolla produced the world premiere of "Bonnie & Clyde," and a Broadway-bound revival of "Jesus Christ Superstar" is playing there now. The theater has created 18 works that have transferred to Broadway.Of course, not everything artists produce is going to be great, but letting them try new things is necessary to maintain the relationship. "If you're going to have big rewards, you have to take big risks," Rosenberg says. "And if you take big risks, sometimes you're going to fail in a really big way."Theaters like La Jolla have been tagged "launching pads" for potential Broadway shows, says Davenport, and in the Internet age, anyone can learn all about a production from the moment the curtain falls on opening night. But Rosenberg doesn't feel the pressure."Trying to guess what should be on Broadway is not what we do, especially when you look at how long it takes to develop these projects," he says, adding that "Bonnie & Clyde" played Florida's Asolo Repertory Theatre before moving to Broadway last month. "For some projects, Broadway is not the ultimate goal."Audience Response In fact, the producers of "Newsies" had many options other than Broadway, such as licensing the material to schools or taking it on tour, as Disney has done with shows like "Aladdin" and "High School Musical." What drove "Newsies" to the Great White Way was audience response."It was the reaction of the press and the patrons to 'Newsies' that gave [the producers] the confidence that it was ready to move into NY," says Hoebee.Davenport thinks the audience's response is the most important benefit of a regional run, as it gives information that's crucial to the show's development. An out-of-town audience won't always react to a show the same way a NY audience will, but regional audiences are sometimes a good barometer for how tourists will respond."Sixty-five percent of the Broadway audience is from out of town," Davenport points out. "Sometimes an out-of-town audience can give you a much better idea of what the tourist audience is going to say about your show."Creative Process Once a show is set for Broadway, there will often be cast and other creative changes before it transfers, as commercial producers will frequently seek a marketable star to draw ticket buyers rather than trusting the work itself.Jennifer Lim, now starring in "Chinglish," has been with the project from the beginning and knew she could lose her role at any time. "It's business," she says. "It would be a waste of my energy to take things personally that have nothing to do with me. If they had decided they wanted to cast a star in the role, I'm not a star. I'd rather focus on the things that I can do instead of all the things that I can't."Calhoun says there will be casting changes when "Newsies" comes to Broadway. Jeremy Jordan, who starred in the Paper Mill production, is currently playing Clyde Barrow in "Bonnie & Clyde" and might not be available for the Broadway run of "Newsies," but Calhoun can't confirm casting specifics."It's really just because it's in the best interest of the show," he says of casting changes. "My job is the same no matter who the actor is."As an actor, Lim says, one of the benefits of being with "Chinglish" for its entire development is that she became so familiar with the play, she was an asset to playwright David Henry Hwang and director Leigh Silverman as they worked to improve it. Davenport adds that when a show starts regionally, some of the smaller roles can be filled with local hires, giving them the opportunity to work with a Broadway-caliber creative team.Whether a production is going to a regional theater or to Broadway, says Calhoun, putting it up is the same: "There's nothing you do on Broadway that you didn't do in your high school. You care just as much about a regional show as you do a Broadway show, if not more. In the regional, you're trying to get it to NY."Producing a successful show takes more than careful planning, however. Sometimes the stars really do need to align."It's our version of a kid playing basketball in his driveway and thinking, 'Maybe I'll play for the Boston Celtics someday,' " says Davenport. "I don't think anyone does a show in this country without some dream of it ending up on Broadway."

Relativity Enters Distribution Partnership With Germany's Senator Entertainment

NY Times reporter Brian Stelter has something in common with Anthony Weiner. Like the disgraced congressman, Stelter unintentionally broadcast a private direct message -- or "DM" -- on Twitter to his entire Twitter feed. (In Stelter's case, that's 97,000 followers-and-counting).our editor recommendsAlec Baldwin's Twitter Account 'Deactivated' After 'Words With Friends' DebacleChristiane Amanpour to Leave ABC's 'This Week'; Launch CNN Show Demi Moore Explains Why She'll Stay 'Mrs. Kutcher' On TwitterKeith Olbermann Will No Longer Engage With His Twitter Followers Unlike Weiner, Stelter's DM was not salacious. On Tuesday, the journalist -- who covers media and television for the Times -- tried to confirm Christiane Amanpour's exit from ABC's This Week by sending a DM to a source on the social-networking site. Instead, he majorly messed up and made it public. The offending tweet: "I'm hearing that Amanpour is formally out of 'This Week' -- though only from a single source -- are you hearing the same?" In a further display of whoops, he even posted his work phone number. Realizing his mistake, Stelter immediately tweete a response to his flub: "Well, that was embarrassing. That was supposed to be a DM." His network largely supported him, with the Washington Post's Erik Wemple tweeting: "Just good reporting there. Nothing to be ashamed of." In the end, the snafu backfired in a good way: Stelter was able to find more sources through Twitter to match his Amanpour intel and publish an official story. "3 Reasons I didn't delete accidental tweet: people had already read it; some had retweeted it; it needed to be explained," Stelter said in a later post. As media reporter Michael Calderone notes at the Huffington Post, Stelter's mistweet indirectly spread word of Amanpour's exit, confirming months of rumors that she would be leaving the Sunday morning news program -- and prompting ABC to issue a statement from Amanpour hours later. Stelter, who's said he wished he could live in the Twitter feed, was apparently too busy reporting -- and tweeting about it -- to respond to requests for comment. PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery Hollywood's Twitter Feuds Related Topics Twitter Anthony Weiner

The Astounding Spider-Guy will receive a awesome new poster

[brightcove]1069347403001[/brightcove]All things have been somewhat quiet round the Amazing Spider-Guy front recently (well, unless of course obviously you're an passionate Pez fan).But that's changed today while using unveiling from the awesome new poster, which clearly takes a leaf from Batman's stylish book, and marks a departure within the gaily-coloured promotions of Mike Raimi's era.The poster, featured on Superhero Hype, shows Peter Parker perched nimbly around the wall, along with his shadow creating an legendary arachnid design. That tagline helps to make the film's intentions pretty apparent too...See the poster entirely below:The Astounding Spider-Guy opens on 4 This summer time 2012, which surely means there needs to be considered a completely new trailer not remote.

Annual John Ford Ireland event set

EastwoodThe Irish Film and television Academy as well as the John Ford Estate are creating the John Ford Ireland Symposium, an annual event praising the existence and work in the legendary director and also the ongoing relation to the. The inaugural confab, due to exist in Dublin in June, features the very first people receiving the event's John Ford Award is Clint Eastwood, who recognized very good from Michael Collins, Ireland's ambassador for the U.S., and IFTA chief professional Aine Moriarty, inside a reception in Burbank on 12 ,. 6 attended by people of Ford's family. The planned symposium, which will add a competitive component, may have a retrospective of Ford's films, a spotlight on Eastwood's work, plus tests, shows, discussions, master classes, lectures and public interviews designed to attract public and industry participation from around the world. Requested guest experts will probably be selected according to either Ford's influence on their own work, their connection with filmmaking or utilizing their working relationship while using John Ford Award recipient. In 2013, John Ford Ireland will introduce a scholarship with eight first-time filmmakers from around the world selected to learn the Ford Film School. Ford, an Irish-American whose parents were elevated round the west coast of Ireland, will be a cinema pioneer who made 136 films within the nearly 60-year career. He stressed his heritage such films as "The Quiet Guy," starring John Wayne. Contact Bobbie Whiteman at bobbie.whiteman@variety.com

FCC Lowers the Volume on TV Commercials

FCC Loud commercials will be leaving your TV quietly - thanks to the FCC.On Tuesday, the Federal Communications Commission passed the 2010 Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation (CALM) Act that requires commercials to be kept at the same volume as the programs they're airing around. The rule will become effective a year from now, on Dec. 13, 2012, to allow stations and multichannel video programming distributors to be in full compliance.Get the rest of today's newsIn a statement, the FCC said it "today took a major step towardeliminating one of the most persistent problems of the television age - loud commercials." Though viewer complaints about the volume of commercials have diminished since 2009, the FCC has fielded them for years and the group expects the number of grievances to drop greatly once the rule is implemented.Are you happy you won't have to reach for the remote anymore during commercial breaks?

Humane Society picks doc

The Humane Society from the U . s . States has drawn on "Cages of Shame" by Martin Guinness since it's sixth champion from the Animal Content in Entertainment Documentary Grant. The society introduced the champion from the $20,000 grant on Thursday, observing it had received almost 90 distribution from over 20 nations. "Cages of Shame" is really a feature-length documentary in regards to a pursuit to save moon bears from the bile farm in China through advocate Jill Robinson. "Cages of Shame" is read by Peter Coyote and is incorporated in the final stages of publish-production. The society granted second spot to "Your Eyes of Thailand," directed by Windy Borman, which concentrates on the job of the vet devoted to rehabilitating wild tigers hurt by landmines. Previous readers from the grant have incorporated "The Elephant within the Family Room," a documentary about uncommon animal possession by Michael Webber, and "One Lucky Elephant," directed by Lisa Leeman. Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com

Survivor's Cochran: People Reach Me and Let Me Know Im Annoying

John Cochran John Cochran possibly was probably the most awkward contestant from the a lot more than 300 ever to compete on Survivor. The Harvard law student showed up around the island so pale he made an appearance translucent. He considered 138 pounds, carried a nerdy sweater-vest and glasses, and used words his teammates could barely comprehend. However Cochran made among the greatest moves within the game's history, and everything transformed. Once the tribes merged throughout the show's eighth episode, he put loyalty towards the wind, and became a member of forces using the opponents. Ultimately, the dangerous move most likely cost him a hefty $a million (he was told to go home Wednesday evening), but Cochran states it had been never concerning the money anyway. "First of all I am a fan of Survivor. In senior high school I authored a Survivor e-newsletter and used buffs to college,Inch he states. "So when I discovered I'd managed to get on the program...it had been unbelievable!" The 24-year-old talked with TVGuide.com about his "bromance" with Coach, who he really wants to win, as well as an experience he describes because the most "surreal moment of my existence." You are hands lower the greatest Survivor fanboy to be on the program. When have you become so obsessed?John Cochran: I am not really a camping enthusiast. I do not worry about sightseeing develop a shelter. I updated in initially because I figured, "these folks will be residing in these horrible conditions. And perhaps someone's likely to die! And it will likely be fascinating." But the overall game moved focus and today there's an social dynamic that produces an excellent mental study. Could it be true you've each and every tribal aficionado?Cochran: I've about 15 buffs. And also the huge most of people don't own just one aficionado. So I am like, really beating them. It has to happen to be pretty exciting that you should satisfy the legend that's Shaun Probst.Cochran: Are you able to believe I spoken to Shaun and that he knows my title? I have made eye-to-eye contact with him! It's unbelievable in my experience. It is a thrill! Which was one of the most surreal moments of my existence, meeting Shaun and speaking to him. I believe he's fantastic. All I would like is his approval. Social TV: How Survivor's Shaun Probst bridged the space between CBS and it is audience You've made among the greatest moves in the overall game by tossing your tribe underneath the bus and joining Upolu. Looking back, would you're doing so again? Cochran: I still think I'd have turned. My mistake wasn't flipping. It had been my follow-through after. I acquired really complacent. There is a time of 5 or 6 days once i turned where I had been like, "existence is nice! I acquired your final four promise from Albert, Sophie and Coach. These folks appear to love me. I do not have to do anything whatsoever.Inch However I most likely must have spent that point feeling out who the vulnerable everyone was around the Upolu tribe. How genuine was your relationship with Coach?Cochran: I really hope our friendship is available outdoors the area. But maybe if you achieve an opportunity to speak with him you are able to request him. I've no hard feelings about anybody Coach particularly. He's a wise, funny guy. Individuals are seeing much more of this season. He's still a bit cool together with his whole "access it the knees and pray" factor, though. Talking about cool, let us discuss Brandon.Cochran: I attempted to utilize Brandon, but he's super inflexible to the stage of, like, bizarreness. The entire "I am unable to tell wrongInch factor will get old really fast. And the refusal to evolve ... the overall game is all about adjusting to situations, to ensure that was frustrating. Survivor's Keith addresses gossips about dating Whitney Jim on laying about his profession Who will you election for?Cochran: It comes down lower to the way the runners up can plead their situation in final Tribal Counsel. If they'd like to create a compelling argument why they should win. I believe you've got a shot at getting fan favorite.Cochran: Are you currently kidding? I've not become player each week once! I can not even win Sprint's "Player each week.Inch That's surprising! I believed people found you endearing.Cochran: Many people that do not much like me literally reach me and say, "You are annoying." To my face! And That I just say, "You realize? I do not think I am that annoying." So you have been getting recognized?Cochran: I am sufficiently strange-searching so yeah, I am identifiable. It's fun to speak to people who like something I already enjoy. It's a bit strange, but it is a thrill!

Martha Stewart Deal With J.C. Penney Annoys Macy's

20th Century Fox Television co-chairman Dana Walden lands at No. 5 on the Hollywood Reporter's Women in Entertainment list this week. In February, she'll celebrate 20 years with the company.our editor recommends'Glee': Chord Overstreet Offers 5 Things to Know About Sam's ReturnTV Ratings: 'Glee' and 'New Girl' Hit Season Lows for Soft Fox Win, Michael Buble Premieres a Modest 'Christmas'20th Century Fox TV Studio Execs Talk Tim Allen's Return to TV, Seth MacFarlane's 'Flintstones' Reboot (Q&A)THR's Women in Entertainment 2011: Power 100 Her accomplishments: Too many to count, but for starters, there's the Emmy Award-winning Modern Family, the No. 3 show of the fall season among adults 18-49 (second only to football and Two and a Half Men);How I Met Your Mother, up 24% in total viewers since this time last year; and Sons of Anarchy, FX's highest-rated series ever. Not to mention 20th TV has five new shows on four networks this year, New Girl, Terra Nova, Last Man Standing, American Horror Story and Homeland, each showing strong strides in viewership. And finally, there's The Simpsons, broadcasting its 500thepisode in February. All told, Walden looks after 34 shows currently in production. PHOTOS:The Scene at THR's 2011 Women In Entertainment Power 100 Breakfast But even with beloved classics like The X Files and Buffy the Vampire Slayer under her belt, there's no denying the TV powerhouse that is Glee. Now in its third season on Fox, it remains the No. 1 scripted hour on television among 18- to 34-year-olds, while the worldwide Glee brand, which includes a record-breaking tour, 36 million songs sold on iTunes, 11 top-selling albums and a theatrical concert film, serves as an awe-inspiring example of cross-platform marketing at its finest. That's not to say the show hasn't taken its licks, however, and this year more than ever thanks to casting confusion and an occasional dip in the numbers -- like this week's episode which saw a 9 percent decline. It's backlash the press-savvy Walden, herself a former publicist, can't deny, but she doesn't make any apologies, either. "I don't think anything in the history of the medium could burn as brightly as Glee and not experience some period of time when the show is not the golden child," she tells the Hollywood Reporter. "It will be again. I fully believe in this series. I think that [co-creator] Ryan [Murphy] and his team have done exactly the right thing -- you put your head down, tell great stories and continue to produce an enormously entertaining show." PHOTOS: Behind the Scenes of Fox's 'New Girl' Walden contends that because the criticism is mostly media-based, it doesn't speak to the passion of the audience. "They are connected to these characters," she says. "They read about the actors and the characters online, they collect the DVDs, they buy the merchandise, they are part of a community that connects with each other all centered on one TV show... At some point, it won't feel sexy to take shots at Glee anymore." Furthermore, where the ratings are concerned, Walden insists she and her fellow chairman Gary Newman aren't worried. "When you look at the live plus three and the live plus seven ratings, the show is still doing in excess of a five rating," she says. "Any company would be thrilled to have that show. I am not concerned about the ratings." VIDEO: Gary Numan, Dana Walden at 'Glee' 3D Premiere Still, working with creatives like Murphy does come with challenges, and in a way, it's what Walden lives for. "There's a whole emotional component to working with creative individuals which is unlike most businesses," she says. "I am not interested in working with a writer who wants to take every one of my notes. I'm looking for someone who will be thoughtful about my input and respect that we are partners, [but] I also want our creators to be emotional, passionate people because those are the people who tell the best stories. Ryan and I have an incredible relationship. We have a tremendous amount of trust for each other. I trust his instincts as much as anyone I have ever worked with. He has this incredible sense of what's in the zeitgeist." STORY:Anne Sweeney Tops THR's 2011 Women in Entertainment Power 100 List What is difficult about working with Murphy? "Saying no to him," Walden laughs. "He always gets the benefit of the doubt with me. Of the ideas he and I discuss, probably 90% of them I would pursue in some way. He's such a hard worker and so clear about his vision -- that's exactly what you want from a creator. And when he's set on something, he believes in it completely. Again, it's how I prefer it. I would rather work with someone like Ryan than someone who is purely pragmatic." It's a formula that's led to Walden's proudest -- and busiest -- year yet. "I cannot imagine a time in the company's history where we were experiencing success on as many different platforms as we are right now," she says. "But I've been very happy in my job. I've worked at this company for a long time and it's been a tremendous experience. Certainly this has been an incredible year for me personally." PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery THR's 2011 Women in Entertainment Power 100 Related Topics Glee Ryan Murphy The Simpsons Dana Walden Women in Entertainment Terra Nova New Girl American Horror Story Homeland Women in Entertainment 2011

Creating a better application

Super 8Some fans preferred this application to J.J. Abrams pic. Customers take pictures with specialized filters (like infrared, x-ray and chromatic). Individuals pictures may then be 'converted' to some movie, which may be tested within the application. It assisted set a dark tone for that film and make excitement without compromising plot points.HIGHLIGHTS10:30 The Brand New TV Viewing Party. Loudspeakers: Steve Andrade, senior Vice president/GM digital development, NBC.com Colin Helms, Vice president Digital, MTV Systems Richard Bullwinkle, chief evangelist, Rovi Scott Maddux, senior Vice president product, Nielsen Tyler Slocum, Vice president product management, DirecTV. Moderator: Andrew Wallenstein, Variety 11:15Keynote 2:00 Making money with the 2nd Screen . Loudspeakers: Seth Ta pper, Boss , Second Screen Systems Mark Wenger, director of products, PayPal Ajay Shah, Boss & co-founder, TVplus Steve Schuler, sr. marketing manager, mobile & connected products, Yahoo Tr evor Doerksen, Boss & founder, Mobovivo. Moderator: Ryan Lawler, movie editor & staff author, GigaOM. 4:30 5:15 pmThe Designers. Loudspeakers: Dustin Callif, founder, Tool Matt Kozlov, Boss, Creative Mobile Labs/CAA Alex Barkaloff, Lionsgate Matt Kennedy, leader, 1K Galleries. Developer Track highlights 2:45 Web versus. Native Applications . Loudspeakers: Serta Mechem, Founder, First Publish Galleries Juan Reyes, CMO, BluFocus Naushad Huda, Boss Textopoly. 3:45 Synchronized Streaming . Loudspeakers: Frederick Baribeau, mind of finance & procedures, Flingo David Johnson, senior Vice president marketing, Shazam Robert Gekchyan, director, product, Technicolor Scott Rosenberg, co-founder, Umami Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

Gloria Estefan in Foretells Guest-Star on Glee

Gloria Estefan An worldwide celebrity may be moving to Lima Levels Adjacent. Grammy champion Gloria Estefan is within discussions to guest-star with an approaching The month of january episode of Glee, EW reviews. She'd take part in the mother of Santana (Naya Rivera), who lately arrived on the scene from the closet. Santana stated that her parents -- unlike the disapproving abuela we have already met -- were encouraging of her. Is Ough Martin going to Glee? Estefan's participation will be the second bit of great news for Latin music fans. On Tuesday, it had been reported that Ough Martin is within foretells play McKinley High's The spanish language teacher, a publish that both Mr. Schue (Matthew Morrison) and Carol Holliday (Gwyneth Paltrow) have filled. Around the giant screen, Estefan made an appearance in Music from the Heart making a cameo appearance in Marley & Me. Her TV credits range from the Cinemax movie For Love or Country: The Arturo Sandoval Story, guest-coaching on The American Idol Show and also the 1998 special, Elmopalooza! Glee: Santana arrives! Would Estefan create a good mother to Santana? Which of her tunes do you want to see carried out?

Bloodstream and Gifts

A Lincoln subsequently Center presentation of the play in 2 functions by J. T. Rogers. Directed by Bartlett Sher. Dmitri Gromov - Michael AronovJames Warnock - Jeremy Davidson Colonel Afridi - Gabriel Ruiz Simon Craig - Jefferson Mays Abdullah Khan - Bernard Whitened Saeed - Pej Vahdat Walter Barnes - John ProcaccinoDespite a highly-grounded and admirably lucid production helmed by LCT resident director Bartlett Sher, new play "Bloodstream and Gifts" doesn't have heart. J.T. Rogers' summary of the mess produced by the large foreign forces once they were busily meddling in Afghanistan between 1981 and 1991 isn't missing in intelligence. But for the finger-pointing and handwringing, the drama draws its political message in the actions of stereotyped figures in cliched situations. Play came from in England among several short works about Afghanistan commissioned through the Tricycle Theater for any 12-hour marathon production known as "The Truly Amazing Game." The broadened version seen here ended this past year in the National Theater. Bartlett Sher's new staging from the play for that intimate space at LCT's Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater is straightforward. In Michael Yeargan's subtle stage design, a geometric floor pattern of Middle Eastern tiles is sufficient to set the experience in a variety of locales in Afghanistan and neighboring Pakistan. (When known as for, a gigantic American flag drops lower to whisk the experience to Washington.) Low benches set along three sides from the stage are a competent method to stockpile stars for quick exits and entrances. Catherine Zuber's costumes is probably not strictly accurate, but they are suggestive enough to pass through for that real factor. And Jesse Holder's warm lighting stops lacking piercing the eyeballs to create us give consideration. Pared lower towards the bone, Rogers' Cold War thriller presents a subjective precis of occasions throughout the decade between 1981 and 1991 when Russia had an taking up military in Afghanistan. In trying to subvert the Russians, the blundering Western forces brought through the U . s . States and The Uk conspired with Pakistan to arm the mujahideen "freedom martial artists" -- and unintentionally laid the footwork for that obsessed Islamist militancy and tribal factionalism that brought to civil war. The storyline is much more compelling compared to one Rogers told in "The Overwhelming" concerning the genocidal bloodbaths in Rwanda. But individuals atrocities were seen in the perspective of the reasonably attracted American family made vulnerable by their political lack of knowledge. Here, the gamers could not pass for not broadly attracted figureheads. Dmitri Gromov (Michael Aronov), a Russian KGB agent, and James Warnock (Jeremy Davidson), the CIA station chief, meet cute in the airport terminal in Islamabad. They're soon became a member of by Simon Craig (Jefferson Mays), a fecklessly charming MI6 British agent. Although Rogers takes choose to give these three spooks individualized personal histories, they are not remotely credible. To be certain, Aronov plays Gromov with self-mocking Russian wit, and Mays finds the sad, soft place that dissolves Craig's British reserve. But Davidson does absolutely nothing to humanize Jim Warnock by playing that decent but naive American having a lantern jaw and rigid spine. Thesping abilities aside, the males are what they're -- forecasts of nationalist traits. The possible lack of realism gets to be more acute when Warnock and Craig join the callous Pakistani Colonel Afridi (a really frightening Gabriel Ruiz) in plotting they are driving the Russians from the country. Craig very properly indicates arming Ahmed Shah Massoud, a Tajik warlord with broad popular support. Colonel Afridi pushes for Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, the Pashtun leader of the military of Islamist extremists. Both males are historic figures also it could have been interesting to look at the conspirators settling with each one, or each of them. But no, Warnock throws his support behind the imaginary Abdullah Kahn, a respectable guy in Bernard White's authoritative perf, but, you realize, a made-up person. Rogers is definitely an accomplished scribe who brings real intelligence (and far literate dialogue) to the level. There is however insufficient dramatic art here to sustain a piece of fiction -- and never enough reality to have an authentic historic drama.Sets, Michael Yeargan costumes, Catherine Zuber lighting, Jesse Holder seem, Peter John Still production stage manager, Shaun Hamlin. Opened up November. 21, 2011. Examined November. 19. Running time: TWO Hrs, 15 MIN.With: Andres Munar, Paul Niebanck, Andrew Weems, Liv Rooth, Robert Hogan, Rudy Mungaray, J. Paul Nicholas. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

Ricky Gervais Warns of Holocaust, Pedophile Jokes at Golden Globes

Ricky Gervais spared no time reminding Hollywood the type of humor to expect when he hosts the Golden Globe Awards in Jan.our editor recommendsRicky Gervais' 10 Bawdiest Jokes at the Golden GlobesRicky Gervais Returning as Host of Golden GlobesBravo to the HFPA for Bringing Back Ricky Gervais as Golden Globes Host (Opinion)Ricky Gervais Could Return as Golden Globes HostJohnny Depp Confronts Ricky Gervais About Golden Globes Joke (Video)Related Topics• Shortly after the Hollywood Foreign Press Association confirmed that the "Office" and "Extras" creator would once again emcee the event, he joked via Twitter that he'd be targeting the Holocaust on the telecast, "Just told Billy Crystal he'd better not use any of my holocaust or pedophile material at The Oscars. He agreed (true)." PHOTOS: Golden Globes 2011 Red Carpet Style He later warned, "@piersmorgan: BOOM! @rickygervais back hosting Golden Globes. Be afraid, Hollywood egos, be very afraid." It's gonna be biblical." Gervais raised eyebrows at this year's telecast with his irreverent, no-holds-barred barbs at Tinseltown bigwigs such as Tom Cruise, Johnny Depp and Cher. After quipping that the HFPA were bribed to nominate the Tourist, which starred Depp and Angelina Jolie, Gervais joked: "No, all that happened was some of them were taken to see Cher in concert. Now how was that a bribe, really? It's not, because it's not 1975." He also suggested that certain "famous Scientologists" are gay, and introduced an unamused Bruce Willis as "Ashton Kutcher's dad." (Kutcher is married to Willis' ex-wife, Demi Moore, and stepfather to their three children.) STORY: Ricky Gervais' 10 Bawdiest Jokes at the Golden Globes The HFPA's decision to bring back Gervais was not a total surprise, as insiders had told THR of talks between comic, NBC and the organization that hosts the Globes earlier this month. Also, even though the HFPA refused to condone many of Gervais' jokes, the group put out a statement following the telecast saying that overall, "the show was among the best we've ever had and we were pleased." The Globes averaged 17 million viewers on NBC, up 5 percent in demo from the year prior. Lost creator Damon Lindelof summed up Wednesday's news via a Peanuts analogy on his Twiiter account: "Hollywood Foreign Press = Charlie Brown. Ricky Gervais = Lucy holding the football." Piers Morgan also responded to Gervais' new gig by inviting him as a guest on his show once if ruffles feathers again: "Dear @rickygervais - please can I have the first 'Sorry if I offended anyone' interview after the 2012 Golden Globes, like last time?" Gervais responded: "@piersmorgan I'll escape to NY straight after. See you there." Related Topics Golden Globes Damon Lindelof Ricky Gervais HFPA Golden Globes 2012

Movember Mustache Movie Madness: Stellar Science-Fiction 'Staches

by Jim Gibbons A really very long time ago in the world far, far, they might possibly not have had Movemberthe men's health charitable organization event where males grow mustaches to enhance funds for your Livestrong and Prostate Cancer Foundationsbut they really had undesired facial hair. And where electric razors are crucial, you will discover brave and bold gentlemen ready to placed their whiskers where handful of dapper, masculine males go before. Within the far-flung future to rest issues in the world, listed here are a couple of of sci-fi's finest mustaches. Billy Dee Williams as Lando Calrissian inside the original Alien trilogy You can't have all of the great sci-fi 'staches without lauding the luscious upper lip hair in the smoothest guy inside the Alien world! Lando Calrissiana gambler switched administrator switched military generalwas the most effective heroes digital digital rebel Alliance been in combating the Galactic Empire. A common ladies' guy too, flashing that mustachioed smile could melt hearts of girls from Coruscant for the Outer Rim. Edward James Olmos as Admiral William Adama in "Battlestar Galactica" and Gaff in "Edge Runner" Sporting a fuzzy caterpillar in one of science-fiction's most celebrated films then one of the most beloved television series (although rarely as Adama) is reason for praise. This can be a 'stache-growing face having a couple of serious sturdiness inside the medium! Whether it's since the fedora-sporting, origami -folding future cop Gaff in "Edge Runner" or humanity's last and greatest hope in the Cylon menace as Adama, if you see EJO's mustache, you understand you're looking for one hell from the ride. Tom Selleck as Sgt. Jack R. Ramsay in "Runaway" This 1984 flick, written and directed by Michael Crichton, about household robots going renegade and running amuck is rather abysmal and may be forgettable whether or not this weren't for the most effective mustaches in men's undesired facial hair history. Jack Ramsay is, essentially, no more than this list as they was brought to existence by Selleck's 'stache within the prime: "Runaway" was shot between seasons of "Magnum P.I." Nonetheless, the film does feature Selleck rising against Gene Simmons and also the military of killer robots, it is therefore got something opting for this in addition killer 'stache. James Doohan as Montgomery Scott inside the Star Trek franchise Creating this list without including the most effective engineers in Starfleet history, grower of just one of Starfleet's finest mustaches, Montgomery "Scotty" Scott, is a crime in the entire genre. Working alongside Starfleet best like James T. Kirk and Spock, Scotty saved numerous lives along with his adept transporter and engineering capabilities. The man (and also the mustache) even handled to be able to save his pattern in the transporter beam for pretty much 75 years, making his really the only mustache on thisor any Movember listto work for virtually 100 years. Sharlto Copley as Wikus van p Merwe in "District 9" Moving onto an even more modern sci-fi classic, just one featuring a highlight that whispers using the whiskers from the wonderful 'stache, "District 9" put its mustachioed protagonist using the paces and much more. As Wikus' 'stache ongoing to become steadfast, his consider the oppressed prawns changed as drastically as his physiology, aiding to reaffirm the genre just like a prime place for social commentary alongside mind-dazzling effects. Carl Seasons as George Dillon and Jesse Ventura as Blain Cooper in "Predator" Two former professional sports sports athletes switched stars playing two hardcore, camo-clad bad asses the Predator would travel around the globe to look, these macho mustaches went mind-to-mind and the most effective potential predators inside the world. You obtain double your mustache buck using this classic! Sure, they met their demise, but to at least one of science-fiction's finest alien monsters. Getting shaved such as this ain't an undesirable strategy to use to come with an action hero! Sean Connery as Zed in "Zardoz" The initial Bond's finest role it isn't, but "Zardoz" can be a crappy cult classic that'll leave your jaw hanging about as definately not your mustache as you can in disbelief. People who've seen it enjoy it or hate it, but merely observe that ponytail! That diaper! That 'stache! You'll be able to debate the merits in the film, however, you cannot wreak havoc on that mustache. Ernie Hudson as Winston Zeddemore in "Ghostbusters" This mustache (A) Ain't frightened of no ghosts. (B) Sees that if an individual asks you if you're a god, you say "Yes!" (C) Loves Jesus' style. (D) Busts specters for just about any steady salary. (E) Likes science referred to if this involves Twinkies. (F) Loves NY City. (G) The suggestions above. In the event you clarified "G," well 'nuff mentioned, right? Jim Gibbons is certainly an assistant editor at Dark Equine Comics together with another year Movember participant. You'll be able to follow his mustache growth progress and donate to his Movember efforts at http://mobro.co/jimgibbons, and follow him on Twitter at @EnemyOfPeanuts.

Nigel Tufnel Day: 11-11-11 Takes note of Spine Tap

It's the day that literally visits 11, who simpler to identify on 11-11-11 than Nigel Tufnel? Who's he, you request? The (fake) guitarist for your (fake) band Spine Tap, clearly! On November. 11, Tufnel continues to be recognized through the film's fans around the globe for his unique amplifier inside the mockumentary 'This is Spine Tap.' The 1984 movie, which spoofs the presence of the fake rock-band, features a scene where Nigel (carried out by Christopher Guest) showcases a guitar amp with volume knobs which are to 11, as opposed to the conventional 10. ("It's one even even louder, isn't it?") From that-time scene, that Nigel Tufnel Day was produced. The man behind the celebration is 'Spinal Tap' fan and music artist Michael Fennelley, who created the Facebook publish with this particular the very first day this past year. "It tapered off for a while, but we've been receiving targeted attention since mid-October. I told people we're not able to wait for last minute, but that's just what happened," Fennelley told HuffPost Strange News. So, the way in which he be praising 11-11-11? By undertaking along with his Spine Tap cover band inside a Hillcrest bar referred to as Bar Eleven, clearly. Mind onto HuffPost to determine the entire interview with Fennelley together with the continuing cult status of 'This is Spine Tap.' [via HuffPost Strange News] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

'Haywire' is AFI's 'secret' pick

Steven Soderbergh's revenge-thriller "Haywire" remains attracted on since the "secret screening" within the AFI Fest -- two several days right before its domestic launch by Relativity. Pic will probably be examined at 9:30 pm Sunday within the Chinese. "Haywire," Soderbergh's 25th film, stars Channing Tatum, Michael Fassbender, Ewan McGregor, Michael Angarano, Antonio Banderas, Michael Douglas, Bill Paxton and mma star Gina Carano inside the lead role just like a experienced operative who's utilized by a government security contractor. Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com

Father of Glee's Charice Destroyed inside the Philippines

Charice The estranged father of Glee star Charice was stabbed to dying inside the Philippines, The Connected Press reviews.Ough Pempengco, a 40-year-old construction worker, reaches a power outlet late Monday inside the family's hometown of San Pedro township when he accidentally blown facing a drunk guy, mentioned the province's police chief, Gilbert Cruz. The man got angry and stabbed Pempengco by getting an ice pick inside the chest and back, Cruz mentioned.Have the relaxation of current day newsPolice believe the killing was random together with a manhunt for your suspect remains launched getting a 20,000 pesos ($470) reward. Charice attracted from concerts in Singapore, scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, to return home. "I am very sorry to all or any my fans from Singapore," she tweeted Tuesday. "I am not necessarily there to sign up David Promote and Pals concert. I have revisit the Philippines as rapidly as you possibly can to obtain together with my family members. I think you will all understand. I like everyone which i can help you next season.InchView videos of ChariceThe 19-year-old singer happen to be estranged from her father since she will be a child and was elevated by her mother, Raquel."I loved him which i'll still love him," she tweeted. "He's still my dad ultimately."

UPDATE: Redbox To Unveil Streaming Plan As It Raises DVD Rentals To $1.20 A Night

UPDATE, 3 PM: CEO Paul Davis says the Redbox price increase to $1.20 a night followed “several months of testing” and was designed to keep prices “as low as possible for consumers” as operating costs rise. The company says that the “vast majority” of transactions at its kiosks involve debit cards affected by the Durbin Amendment, as opposed to credit cards. Customers will still be able to rent for $1 a night through November if they reserve a DVD online and then pick it up at a kiosk. He added that the company plans to unveil a digital streaming plan by year’s end, calling it “a top priority for the company.” Davis says Redbox has seen business increase from consumers who felt “disenfranchised” by Netflix’s 60% price hike for its combo DVD rental and streaming service, but he can’t say how many people defected. On the studio side, Davis says Paramount just extended its agreement to provide DVDs to Redbox the same day they’re available in stores through 2014. The studio will receive 100,000 shares of restricted stock in Coinstar, and can collect an additional 100,000 shares if it exercises its two options that each would extend the agreement by a year. Redbox’s day-and-date agreement with Sony runs through September 2012, and one with Lionsgate goes through August 2014. It has similar deals with Summit and Anchor Bay. Not for nothing, but from the pattern in Coinstar trading it sure looks as though word of potentially upsetting news leaked out about an hour before the market close: Coinstar had been up all day but dropped on heavy volume around 3 ET to close down 2.3% — strange behavior on a day when the markets were up. Here’s one other possibility: Perhaps a lot of people were impressed by the blog item that BTIG’s Rich Greenfield posted around 2:30 calling on Warner Bros to make Redbox wait 60 days for DVDs. PREVIOUS, 1:28 PM: The announcement seems to have thrown investors for a loop, even though parent company Coinstar reported 3Q earnings well above expectations. Coinstar shares are down 12% in initial after-hours trading. The company said it had net earnings of $37.1M, up 90.3% vs the same period last year, on revenues of $465.6M, up 22.5%. Earnings from continuing operations at $1.18 a share handily beat the 88 cents Wall Street expected. “Our Redbox business alone passed $1B in revenue year to date and became the leading renter of DVDs by staying focused on delivering great value and convenience to our consumers,” CEO Paul Davis said. Still, he says that the company will increase DVD rental prices beginning October 31, although Blu-ray discs will remain $1.50 a night and video games will stay at $2. This marks the first price increase for a Redbox standard-definition DVD rental in eight years,” Davis says. “The change is primarily due to the increase in operating expenses, including the recent increase in debit card interchange fees as a result of the Durbin Amendment. The amendment to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 enabled the Federal Reserve to regulate debit card interchange fees. Coinstar says it expects to end 2011 reporting as much as $1.835B in revenues, down from three months ago, when it said that it might hit $1.85B. But earnings per share could hit $3.25, up from the maximum of $3.15 it had forecast.

Disney better risk than U.S. Treasury

By at least one measure, the Mouse House is a better credit risk than Uncle Sam. That measure is the credit default swap (CDS) "spread" -- the fee changed by investors who agree to pay the face value of a loan instrument in the event of a default. If you want to protect yourself against the unlikely event of the U.S. Treasury going bust, it'll cost you more than the same protection against the apparently less likely demise of Walt Disney Co. According to Strategas Research Partners, in early October, 17 U.S. corporations had lower CDS spreads than the five-year U.S. Treasury note. The only entertainment name on the list: Walt Disney. The buyer of Disney default protection would pay the seller 48.2 basis points (0.482%) of the underlying value of the loan every year. Should Disney default over the typical five-year term of the CDS, the buyer of the protection would get the face value of the defaulted loan. It's called a "swap" because the seller of the protection gets the busted loan and hopes to collect on it eventually. Buyers of CDS protection on the five-year Treasury note would have to pony up 51.25 basis points. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

Areas of 'The Avengers' Shot with an apple iphone

Should you thought film was dead, you are most likely right. Cinematographer Seamus McGarvey has accepted he shot a minimum of some servings of 'The Avengers' on his apple iphone. "The good thing about photography or cinema is you make every choice in line with the content at hands," he told The Irish Film and tv Network. "On 'The Avengers,' Used to do a few shots around the apple iphone plus they are within the movie. Actually, they're within the trailer! I realize that sometimes there's no choice and you've got to choose the least expensive option, but when you're limited for choice, you are able to still make poignant choices which will effect the feel of the film." Obviously, this boosts the question: what shots were done utilizing an apple iphone? Watch a clip below and then leave your very best guesses within the comments. [IFTN via Slashfilm] [Photo: Vital] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

'Flowers of War' Trailer: Christian Bale Protects Girls From Invading Japanese in 1937 China (Video)

The trailer for Zhang Yimou's The Flowers of War, starring Christian Bale, hit the Internet on Thursday.our editor recommendsChristian Bale Goes to ChinaChristian Bale to Star in Zhang Yimou Film The movie, which will be China's submission for the best foreign-language film Academy Award, is adapted by screenwriter Liu Heng from Yan Geling's historical novel 13 Flowers of Nanjing. PHOTOS: Toronto Film Festival: 13 Films to Know Flowers of War is set in Nanking in 1937 as the Japanese Imperial Army overruns China's capital city. Bale plays John Haufman, an American missionary who helped protect a group of schoolgirls and prostitutes from the invading army. In the movie, Bale takes on the guide of a priest as he looks to escape the soldiers. The trailer features a lot of gunfire and action. FilmNation Entertainment, which is handling international sales, previewed footage during the recent Toronto International Film Festival, and several U.S. buyers are currently circling the project. STORY: Top U.S. Buyers Get First Glimpse of Christian Bale's 'The Flowers of War' The film, with dialogue in both Mandarin and English, will be released in China in December. No U.S. release date is set, although the Oscar nomination will spur interest. Related Topics International Asia Christian Bale Zhang Yimou

How Come MPTFs Ousted Dr. David Tillman Returning Using The Mystery?

MPTFs Acute Care Deal With Providence Health & Services Does not Happen EXCLUSIVE: More not so great within the Film And Tv Fund. Family individuals are furious the man they blame for playing the central role in trying to shut the Wasserman Campus healthcare facilities for acute care, Dr. David Tillman, is coming back using the mystery. Tillman was ousted as Leader and Boss in the MPTF’s Film Hospital in February 2010. However he's been hired with the Partners In Care Foundation their First Chief Medical Officer. And basically who's Chairman in the Board of Partners In Care? Why Seth Ellis, the MPTF’s V . p . and COO who was simply Tillman’s longtime second in command. It’s a textbook situation of cronyism: Tillman and Ellis turned up together at theMPTF in 2000, and both made bitter competitors of family individuals who fought against from the MPTF’s try to shut the acute care hospital and aided living facilities.At one pointMSNBC’s Keith Olbermann named Tillman the”World’s Worst” person because of the imminent closures. It’s broadly felt that whenever the MPTF Board subcommittee left Tillman, it absolutely was a preliminary step to bring the MPTF back together with the Hollywood community, and particularly family individuals who’ve been most vocal relating to this acute care problem. This really is seen just like a giant step backwards, especially because it spotlights the questionable dual role which Ellis plays through getting large jobs with each partner in Care as well as the MPTF. Richard Stellar, a wide open activist for your film industry’s elder rights as well as the boy from the former resident in the Film Home, notifies me this about Tillman’s return: “In my estimation this is often a blatant conflict of curiosity that when more connects Dr. Tillman with MPTF senior management. Has he ever really gone away, or were we just introduced to consider he'd?” Inside the Partners In Care news release announcing Tillman’s hire, Seth Ellis, the COO in the Film Home, heaps praise on Tillman. That’s like adding fuel for the fire that skyrocketed over Tillman’s MPTF tenure which has taken a minimum of annually to begin to extinguish: Getting Dr. Tillman arrive at this time around inside our evolution, signals the dynamic growth and expansion options Partners is certainly going through. Partners is poised to produce elevated expertise for the area, broaden our impact, and shape the way ahead for health care. Both Tillman and Ellis were the designers in the try to dismantle lengthy-term acute healthcare within the MPTF campus. According to savingthelivesofourown.org, “Tillman’s goal, working quietly beneath the surface with Seth Ellis, for virtually 10 years, wound up being to shut the Wasserman Campus healthcare facilities, making work at home community care the primary focus of MPTF healthcare services. Tillman who acquired $600,000 a yearat the MPTFwas pressed to exit because of the pr nightmare that ensued inside the try to shutter the acute care hospital and extended-term senior citizens care facilities. Within the job, Tillman is always to provide oversight for patients shifting from hospitals to community care services. Immediately, it calls into question if Ellis might have Tillman and Partners In Carehelp MPTF transition out its acute care facilities. Now you now request , when the bigwig Hollywood people in the MPTF Board understood about and approved of Ellis’ employing of Tillman.

Wiliam Rast-Sponsored IndyCar Driver Dan Wheldon Killed In Crash

First Published: October 17, 2011 11:04 AM EDT Credit: Getty Images Caption Dan Wheldon, driver of the #98 William Rast-Curb/Big Machine Dallara Honda gestures to photographers during the 95th Indianapolis 500 Mile Race Trophy Presentation at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis on May 30, 2011 LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Dan Wheldon, who moved to the United States from his native England with hopes of winning the Indianapolis 500 and went on to twice prevail at his sports most famed race, died Sunday after a massive, fiery wreck at the Las Vegas Indy 300. One of the most well-liked drivers in the paddock, Wheldon whose car was sponsored by Justin Timberlakes William Rast clothing line was 33. He called the Indy 500 the biggest sporting event in the world, and his second and final win there came in a most unexpected fashion. Trailing rookie JR Hildebrand with only one turn remaining, Wheldon was resigned to finishing second for the third straight year. Then Hildebrand brushed the wall just seconds away from what seemed like certain victory, giving Wheldon one of the luckiest breaks ever at the Brickyard. He crossed the line in front, making the final lap the only one he led in the entire race. Wheldon returned to the track the next morning for the traditional photo session with the winner, kissing the bricks as his 2-year-old son Sebastian sat on the asphalt alongside him, and his wife, Susie, held their then-2-month-old son Oliver. Thats Indianapolis, Wheldon said after this years Indy win. Thats why its the greatest spectacle in racing. You never know whats going to happen. Such was the case again Sunday at Las Vegas. Wheldon started last in the 34-car field and was up to 24th quickly, but still well behind the first wave of cars that got into trouble on the fateful lap. Still, he had no way to avoid the wrecks in front of him. There was no time to brake or steer out of trouble. His car sailed into the fence extending high over the track barrier, and about two hours later, his death was announced. Wheldon began driving go-karts as a 4-year-old, and racing was a constant in his life as he attended school in England as a child, winning eight British national titles along the way. He moved to the U.S. in 1999, trying to find sponsor money to fund his dream, and by 2002 - after stints in some lower-profile open-wheel series, such as the F2000 championship, Toyota Atlantic Series and IndyLights - he was on the IndyCar grid for the first time. Wheldon was a fast study. He got his first IndyCar Series ride in 2002, competing twice with Panther Racing, then replaced Michael Andretti when Andretti retired the next season and won Rookie of the Year. His first victory came the next season, in Japan, and he finished second in the championship standings behind Andretti Green Racing teammate Tony Kanaan. The next year, he was the series champion. NASCAR teams talked to him about changing series. So did Formula One organizations. In the end, he decided IndyCar was his calling. The biggest thing for me is the Indianapolis 500, Wheldon said in 2005, not long after becoming the first Englishman since Graham Hill in 1966 to win the race. It would be really difficult to leave this series because of that race. A star was born at that 2005 Indy 500 - and it wasnt necessarily Wheldon, the winner. Danica Patrick was a rookie at Indy that year, and not only did she steal the show, she nearly took the biggest prize as well. Wheldon passed Patrick with less than 10 laps to go and held on for the victory, and that wasnt the last time those two would share a spotlight. At Milwaukee in 2007, Wheldon and Patrick brushed cars during the race, then brushed bodies on pit road after the race in a relatively heated exchange. He good-naturedly poked fun at what was fast known as Danicamania following the 2005 race, famously posing in a T-shirt afterward with the words Actually Won The Indy 500 emblazoned on the front. Wheldon got his share of fame as well after that 05 win, of course, throwing out the first pitch at a Yankees game and appearing on CBS Late Show with David Letterman. On Sunday, Patrick, making her last IndyCar start before moving to NASCAR, was clearly emotional after drivers were told of Wheldons death. Wheldon would have taken over for Patrick in IndyCar for the 2012 season. Andretti Autosport, the team with which Wheldon won the 2005 Indy 500, had agreed to a contract early Sunday for Wheldon to return to the team, and the actual deal was supposed to be signed after the race. Even with his resume - two Indy wins, 16 race victories on the circuit overall - Wheldon found it difficult just to stay in the series, at least in 2011. He finished among the top 10 in IndyCar points annually from 2004 through 2010, but Sunday was only Wheldons third start of the 2011 campaign. Lacking the financial backing to secure a full-time ride for himself this season, Wheldon kept busy by working as a commentator for some races and testing prototype cars that the IndyCar series will be using in the future. IndyCar will have new cars in 2012, much of the changes done with a nod to safety. It had been a passion of Wheldons in recent months, and he once quipped that he was a test dummy for the new cars by working with engineers as often as he was. We need to make sure that the product that the IndyCar Series puts out toward the end of this year, beginning of 2012, is something that primarily the fans get very excited about, but also the teams and drivers, Wheldon said this summer. And obviously we want to make sure that the product we put out is incredibly safe. Wheldon, his wife and their children lived in St. Petersburg, Fla., and he often said that he believed fatherhood made him a better driver. Wheldon said the 2011 Indy victory was a Cinderella story, and lauded his wife for helping him deal with all that came with not having a full-time driving gig this season. He did not personally need money - his winnings already ensured his family would be set for life, he said - but rather the lack of sponsorship funds is what kept him from regularly racing this year. At times, he said it was difficult, and Wheldon credited his wife for helping him through the emotional lows. Theres times where you do doubt yourself a little bit, Wheldon said after this years Indy win. Through all of this, shes been incredibly supportive and she understands that this is all Ive ever done. Racing is all Ive ever done. She knows that racing creates the personality in me that she loves. So she was desperate to get me back out the house and in a race car. Its good to deliver for her, my two boys, my family back home, too. Off the track, Wheldon had varied interests, some of which had almost nothing to do with his driving. He raised money for several charities, was a spokesman for the National Guard and its education-awareness programs, and most recently tried to raise money for Alzheimers research. His mother was diagnosed with an early onset form of that disease in 2009. He visited Lake Placid, N.Y., in 2010 for the Bo-Dyn Bobsled Challenge, taking a run down the icy chute - and getting ejected from the back of a two-man sled in a crash. Wheldon was unhurt, and even hopped to his feet quickly, taking a bow. Us IndyCar drivers, we like to go fast, Wheldon said that day. Later that year, he released a photo book he called Lionheart, a coffee table book that he described as almost like a photo biography from my career in IndyCars up until this point. He spent years editing the book, which included dozens of photos of his life away from the track, including images from his wedding. I wanted it to have a lot of my input, Wheldon said last year. Obviously, its a reflection of me. He also wanted that book to provide his fans with a glimpse of his life that they would never have known otherwise. Theres a lot of my wedding in there, Wheldon said. I wanted there to be a lot of photos of my wife. She was the most beautiful bride on her wedding day the world had ever seen. Copyright 2011 by Associated Press and NBCUniversal. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Gener8 Lands Financing For 3D Conversion

As the debate over the value of 3D goes on, conversion company Gener8 Digital Media received a stamp of approval today, announcing a $1.5 million round of financing. Its proprietary technology turns 2D film into 3D in postproduction. Post conversion is a process some have said produces inferior results to shooting in native 3D. Here’s the release: VANCOUVER – October 13, 2011 – Gener8 Digital Media Corp., a rapidly growing 3D production company, has raised $1.5M in private financing with investors Macquarie Private Wealth Inc., Haywood Securities Inc., Raymond James Ltd., and Leede Financial Markets. The funding will allow Gener8 to pursue new projects and will further development of the company’s proprietary 3D technology, which provides filmmakers with an entirely unique method for creating movies in stereoscopic 3D. Gener8 is the only company that creates a true 3D world in post-production. After geometrically recreating a 2D scene in 3D, Gener8 projects the film onto the 3D world, giving filmmakers ultimate control to adjust, enhance, and refine all aspects of the viewing experience. A cost-effective, high quality alternative to native 3D filming, this proprietary process is unlike any other 3D production method available to Hollywood today. Gener8 was founded in January by former Electronic Arts Canada and Radical Entertainment executives. “With our collective pedigree in film, 3D software, and video games, we approach 3D filmmaking in a unique way,” says Gener8′s CEO Rory Armes. “We’re excited to be working with investors who share our vision and look forward to their support and collaboration as Gener8 continues to grow.” As a west coast company with roots in Vancouver’s celebrated technology sector, Gener8′s services are convenient for Hollywood filmmakers and in some cases provide the benefit of Canadian tax incentives. Recent projects include the critically acclaimed Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 and the animated short film Luna. Gener8′s current focus is the upcoming Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance, for which they are handling the film’s 3D conversion in its entirety.

Matt's Self-help guide to Wednesday TV: An Excellent Dark evening for Guest Stars

T.R. Dark evening Say it ain't so, George. T.R. Dark evening, not such a long time ago the beatific Closest friend of all the Grey's Anatomy gals, is week's guest rapist on Law & Order: SVU? He can't accept it either, too as with this week's episode (NBC, 10/9c), which gives new cast people Kelli Giddish and Danny Pino utilizing their best showcase yet, Dark evening is totally convincing just like a family guy who never stops protesting his innocence, even though evidence is damning. Told that DNA doesn't lie, he sputters, "Neither am i going to!In . while he literally sweats out this ordeal. But remember that is SVU, recognized for the outlandish twist, when the DA declares, "You need to be kidding me!" inside a critical juncture, you question if she's ever seen this show. Bravo to Dark evening for his bravura work here. He's been missed. Another always welcome talent, Megan Mullally, takes a break from playing among Parks and Recreation's Tammys - and not the renowned one any more - to appear on ABC's Happy Being (9:31/8:31c) as Penny's perky mother Dana, a nomadic cabaret singer so upbeat "she even makes Columbus Day appear awesome." She's a delight, even though episode strains for laughs even as part of your before, with running gags about couples improv (never funny even when they think of it as to be unfunny) and fake tour-guiding, among other dead-finish subplots too silly being amusing. However, if Mullally and Casey Wilson perform together, sooner or later singing their feelings so that they will not confront more uncomfortable details, they can make you believe happy being are possible. Want more fall TV news? Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now! Other site visitors of note: The Practice's Emmy-winning Camryn Manheim returns to David E. Kelley territory just like a DA on NBC's Harry's Law (9/8c). She squares off against Kathy Bates' Harry inside the topical situation from the teenage "snark full" cyberbully charged with negligent homicide when among her targets, a closeted lesbian, commits suicide. ... Inside the reality circus arena, the Kardashian brothers and sisters (Kim, Khloe, Kourtney) attend a runway challenge marketing their fashion line round the CW's America's Next Top Model All-Stars (9/8c). Then things get ghoulish since the models pose as various incarnations of Michael Jackson for just about any photo shoot, beneath the supervision of shame-free guest judge LaToya Jackson. Really the only factor on tv tonight that might be creepier can be a new "Home Invasion" episode of FX's nutsy-cuckoo American Horror Story (10/9c), which finds Vivien and Crimson in danger when left alone, as Ben goes back to Boston to handle some uncomfortable personal business. ... An infinitely more unnerving evil reaches be employed in the next episode of BBC America's unhinged Luther (9/8c), where a new menace is terrorizing London, his actions determined having a gamble. Luther is about the problem, though distracted with the thugs that are threatening youthful Jenny and possess the copper "around the barrel," doing their investing in an offer at the risk of his job and also the colleagues' trust. How fitting the 2nd-season premiere of Bravo's stimulating reality competition Factor of beauty: The Next Great Artist (9/8c) challenges the eclectic new cast - including one which passes the title "The Sucklord" - to alter items of cringeworthy kitsch into gallery-ready art. Not unlike how Factor of beauty itself handles to boost this frequently schlocky genre into an entertaining celebration of the whole process of creation, having a couple of startling and visionary (and every once in awhile disturbing) pieces produced under intense pressure. While you contestant memorably puts it: "I have not been this nervous since i have have examined for STD's." Expect when eventually eventually ends up around the canvas eventually. Just what else is on? ... Fox's The X Factor (8/7c) gets into the "judges' houses" a part of your competitors, while using top 32 functions now split in four groups, each designated to a different judge/mentor. This twist has motivated Fox to develop tonight's and many types of successive episodes in this round to two several hours. ... I am unable to promise this week's episode of ABC's The Middle (8/7c) will probably be on componen while using last amusing outing - through which Frankie's terrible encounter with Axl's clipped toenails sent her crying on her behalf own mother. But Poor Sue Heck (the brilliant Eden Sher) is trying out for cheerleading, which we can not suppose ending well. ... Round the enjoyable demonstrate that follows, Suburgatory (8:30/7:30c), Tessa's father George joins the PTA, rendering him a lot a lot more like catnip for the school's mother brigade. ... Profiling Britain's favorite sister act, E!'s THS: Kate and Pippa (10/9c) compares the lives in the commoner whose royal wedding transfixed the nation taken, and her youthful spitfire from the sister. Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now!

Kirsten Dunst on Lars Von Triergate: 'I Was the Only One... to Get Him to Stop'

“Well yeah, you could see my face. I was choking, because I’m watching a friend having a meltdown. And what he’s saying is horrendous in a roomful of press. He was asked an inappropriate question [about his family] and his response was to make a joke about it. But no one laughed and he just kept unravelling.” Kirsten Dunst told her side of the Lars von Trier Cannes controversy to The Guardian recently, wondering why none of her fellow Melancholia co-stars stepped in to stop their director from shoving his foot squarely into his own mouth. “That’s what I don’t understand,” Dunst continued to The Guardian. “There were a lot of us sitting there. There was Stellan [Skarsgrd], John [Hurt], Charlotte [Gainsbourg]. And no one said something. No one wanted to help. I was the only one to lean in to Lars and get him to stop.” Granted, the look on Dunst’s face was a comic highlight of the proceedings last May, when von Trier made one of the most poorly-conceived jokes ever spoken at a press junket. (The upside: It yielded months and months of amusing press coverage!) Before I send you to the full Guardian interview for more of Dunsts’s musings, there’s also this gem of a quote from Dunst on Melancholia co-star Charlotte Gainsbourg and her other von Trier movie Antichrist, which perhaps unintentionally leads to quite a vivid mental picture: “That kind of film is harder for someone like me to get away with. I’m more in the public eye than Charlotte.” She pauses to reconsider. “It’s something about Charlotte’s body, too. You couldn’t have someone like me, with big breasts, in that film. Charlotte’s thin and her breasts are small and that’s easier to watch somehow. For someone like me to do that film — it would almost be ridiculously shocking.” And thus, Kirsten Dunst breaks her silence over the Nazi kerfuffle with boobs. A master of deflection, this one. I think this calls for an Antichrist-Melancholia double feature! For research purposes, of course. Kirsten Dunst: after the apocalypse [The Guardian]

Universal's '2 Guns' loading Kormakur, Wahlberg

KormakurWahlbergUniversal must like what it sees in its upcoming thriller "Contraband," as the studio is in negotiations to reteam helmer Baltasar Kormakur with the pic's star Mark Wahlberg on the action pic "2 Guns."Pic follows a DEA agent and an undercover naval intelligence officer who unwittingly investigate each other as each steals mob money.David O. Russell rewrote a script penned by Blake Masters, who adapted Steven Grant's graphic novel.Marc Platt is producing with Boom!'s Andrew Cosby and Ross Richie.The first trailer for "Contraband," set for a Jan. 13 bow, was just released and has generated good buzz in the blogosphere.Decision to lock down another pic for Kormakur now makes sense, given that his rising profile. Besides "2 Guns," Kormakur had been eyeing the U/Working Title pic "Everest" and is also in line to direct the epic "Viking" for Working Title."Contraband" also stars Kate Beckinsale and Giovanni Ribisi.Kormakur is repped by WME and Nelson Davis Wetzstein. Contact Justin Kroll at justin.kroll@variety.com

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Healthy Hollywood: Wellness Wednesday Naomi W Wonderful Existence!

By Terri MacLeodLOS ANGELES, Calif. -- I have everything I would like. The most effective to keep happy and healthy, Naomi unveils in next several days More magazine. At 43, the petite Aussie stunner reflects her youthful glow since the magazines October cover girl. The actress posseses an approaching one-two hit laminator tl901 office, starring inside the biopic J. Edgar with Leonardo DiCaprio as well as the thriller Dream House. But, its her home existence that completes Naomis world. She's two youthful youngsters with her longtime partner, actor Liev Schreiber. She'd her first child at 38 which is glad she anxiously anxiously waited on motherhood. You develop and hopefully be self-aware. In my opinion Im a far greater parent. I'd a good deal I desired to accomplish once i was youthful, and perhaps I wouldnt are actually as focused I obtained a good deal taken proper care of if this involves my own, personal dreams, she unveils to More. Naomis existence has received its share of tragedy. Her father died when she youthful and her onetime boyfriend, Health Ledger, accidentally overdosed on prescription pills in 2008. Naomi credits Heath with helping her becoming the person she's today. We'd a stylish relationship, merely a couple of years, but he will be a guy who was simply completely full of pleasure, and there's plenty of laughing and affection. He actually was a distinctive soul making a great impact on my existence. Today Naomi is most pleased hanging along with her kids and Liev in NY City, where the couple makes their property. Her dreams on her behalf youngsters are similar to parents, telling More magazine, I'd like these to feel mounted on me and me on their behalf. I'd like them, most significantly, to feel clear on who they may be. That they are safe in the world. And confident and happy people. It is really an essential dream/goal throughout my existence. Other things is gravy. Have a look at Naomis full interview inside the October problem more magazine. Or, mind to internet.much more.org Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All rights reserved.These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

R.E.M. Splits After A Lot More Than 3 decades

R.E.M. has made the decision to refer to it as quits after a lot more than 30 years.our editor recommendsR.E.M. Calls Approaching Album Their Finest Since 1991's Career-Determining 'Out of Time' Hanson Host 12-Hour Japan Benefit Live Stream at SXSW R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe Stops By (Up-to-date) Within an annoucement published Wednesday around the band's website, R.E.M. stated they have all "made the decision to stop hunting like a band." Comprised of Michael Stipe, Peter Buck and Mike Mills, the trio authored, "We leave having a great feeling of gratitude, of finality, as well as astonishment whatsoever we now have accomplished. To anybody whatever person felt touched by our music, our greatest thank you for listening." PHOTOS: Top Ten Greatest-Compensated Artists An assistant at R.E.M.'s manager Bertis Downs office in Athens, Ga., confirmed towards the Chicago Tribune the R.E.M. was indeed saying they've had enough. "Throughout our last tour, even though making Collapse Into Now and assembling this finest hits retrospective, we began asking ourselves, 'what next'?," Mills authored online. "We recognized these tunes appeared to attract an all natural line underneath the last 31 many years of our cooperating.Inch PHOTOS: MTV VMAs Red-colored Carpet He ongoing, "We will always be a band within the strict feeling of the term. Siblings who truly love, and respect, one another. ... We chose to make this decision together, amicably with one another's needs in mind. Time just feels right." Stipe seconded his bandmate's ideas, stating that, "everything must finish, and that we wanted to get it done right, to get it done our way." PHOTOS: The Background Music Industry's Greatest Givers Buck shared his ideas using the fans on the website, writing, "I understand I'll be seeing them later on, just like I understand I'll be seeing everybody that has adopted us and supported us over time. Even when it's only within the vinyl aisle of the local record store, or standing at the rear of the club: watching several 19 year olds attempting to alter the world." PHOTOS: MTV VMAs: Best and Worst Moments R.E.M. created in 1980, which incorporated original member Bill Berry, in Athens making several notable albums, most of which include 1986' Lifes Wealthy Pageant and 1991's From Time. This guitar rock band's greatest single remains "Losing My Religion," that was off From Time. Berry left this guitar rock band in 1997, using the band ongoing release a more albums and perform. This guitar rock band launched its latest album, Collapse Into Now, captured. This guitar rock band launched its latest album, Collapse Into Now, captured. R.E.M. also reissued their classic album, Lifes Wealthy Pageant, at the begining of This summer on Compact disc along with a limited-edition vinyl. The set also include a 19-track bonus disc of unreleased tunes, The Athens Demos, that have been recorded a lot more than two decades ago. Related Subjects R.E.M.

I Really Like Lucy Goes Live!

I Really Like Lucy After decades in rerun paradise, I Really Like Lucy continues to be restored. "I Really Like Lucy Survive Stage," a performance of two instances of the classic sitcom, opens October 1 for any three-month run in the Greenway Court Theatre in L.A. You will find also plans for any national tour, and when the show will take off, it may be Babalu-ing its distance to casinos, theaters, condition festivals and luxury cruise ships round the country. Executive producers Stephen Kahn and David George developed the show having seen fans fall into line for his or her traveling exhibit from the re-produced I Really Like Lucy set that criss-entered the nation throughout the show's 50th anniversary celebration in 2001. "We understood the crowd was available for any stage show," states Kahn. Other sitcoms like the Brady Bunch happen to be carried out in theaters, but largely as cheesy spoofs. "I Really Like Lucy Survive Stage" aims to become a pure slice of Americana that re-produces the filming from the show before a studio audience. The development has 11 stars along with a seven-piece orchestra to supply backing for many Ough Ricardo musical amounts, and many nineteen fifties-vintage advertisements are carried out throughout scene changes. Kahn licensed the episodes from CBS, which is the owner of the privileges towards the series still seen on television by 40 million People in america every year. He stresses the staging is supposed like a tribute to I Really Like Lucy, and also the stars will not attempt to mimic the initial cast people. "There is and are only one Lucille Ball," he states. "We are simply doing the show." For tickets along with a video teaser, visit ilovelucylive.com. Sign up for TV Guide Magazine now!

Das Films Sues Director Wayne Wang

Das Films sued Wayne Wang and his production company today for breach of contract. The company claimsthat the director walked away from the film project A Concise Chinese-English Dictionary for Lovers. The suit alleges that Wang (Joy Luck Club, Maid In Manhattan) in November of 2008 agreed to direct the film and then in March of this year sent an email to Das Films saying he would not direct the film. His backing out, the Santa Monica-based Das Films alleges, prevented them from from financing, producing, selling and distributing the film. The suit, filed in L.A.Superior Court,seeks damages in excess of $200,000 and legal fees.

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Gentilli upped at Mark Gordon Co.

Mark Gordon Co. has upped Veronica Gentilli to chief operating officer. Formerly senior Vice president business matters, she'll oversee business development, legal matters, human assets and general procedures for the organization. Gentilli began at the organization in 2007 getting stop by from ABC Galleries, while Vice president of economic matters her duties incorporated shepherding Gordon-created series including "Grey's Anatomy." Just before ABC Galleries, Gentilli offered stints in the business matters divisions of Large Ticket TV, Viacom Prods. and Vital Domestic Television. Gentilli will are accountable to Gordon. Contact Andrew Wallenstein at andrew.wallenstein@variety.com

Keck's Exclusives: Playboy From the Closet

Amber Heard The September 19 premiere of NBC's sixties-set The Playboy Club will disclose that certain from the rabbits is really a closeted lesbian married to some gay guy. Freely gay series star Amber Heard, who plays the straight Maureen, was surprised to determine the initial depiction from the lesbian bunny as butch."She was initially written to become not the same as another women in the manner that they outfitted and transported herself - with less feminine sophistication," states Amber, who convinced executive producer Chad Hodge to rewrite the smoothness. "I truly pressed to challenge that stereotype, because I understand firsthand that some stereotypes don't always hold true. Who you've got a tendency to fall deeply in love with in no way determines the way you carry yourself!"Sign up for TV Guide Magazine now!

South Indian producers halt new shoots

LONDON -- The Producers Council of South India has made the decision to prevent brand new film shoots from Wednesday because of a wage dispute. The council, which reps producers of Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam language films, has additionally asked for that photos presently shooting be wrapped by March. 31. Producers not submission with this particular will no more benefit from the support from the council. Your decision follows the breakdown within the two-month lengthy talks between your council and also the Film Employees' Federation of South India. Wages have elevated by as much as 28% within the condition of Karnataka, home from the Kannada-language industry, and 30% within the Telugu-language condition of Andhra Pradesh. However, FEFSI is ready for any minimum 50% wage hike. The council is amenable towards the Karnataka wage scale, but states any more increases couldn't be borne through the industry. A 2009 Ernst & Youthful report stated the South India film biz paid for for 60% of Indian film production. The South India market comprises some 240 million people, having a further 12 million within the South India diaspora worldwide. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

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Andy Serkis Does A Lot More Than CGI: An accumulation of His Best Live Action Roles

Andy Serkis has created out a distinctive niche in modern movies: He's get to be the go-to guy anytime someone needs a little of soul injected right into a CGI creature. He (and lots of artists) made us have confidence in King Kong, in addition to Caesar in 'Rise from the Planet from the Apes,' as well as that stinker Gollum, whose famous schizophrenia scene in 'Lord from the Rings: The 2 Towers' was not just a marvel laptop or computer animation, but of acting. But Serkis has additionally were built with a lengthy and colorful career like a "real" actor, like his smooth gangster within the new film 'Brighton Rock' along with a bumbling grave thief within the approaching comedy 'Burke and Hare.' He's also planning for a biopic about landmark digital photographer Eadweard Muybridge in addition to 'Cloud Atlas' along with a possible 'Animal Farm' film. We have put together clips that demonstrate his impressive range, including his uptight magazine editor in '13 Happening 30,' his tour p pressure lead performance in 'Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll' as well as an early turn like a murderous Charles Dickens character. 'Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll' (2010) To have an actor who's made his mark in memorable supporting roles, it is a treat to determine Serkis take center stage within this biopic about raucous British rocker Ian Dury. Our very own Michael Hogan authored concerning the film if this was at Tribeca this past year, saying, "You cannot take your vision from [Serkis]." 'Topsy-Turvy' (1999) Even when you saw this wonderful film about Gilbert & Sullivan's starting of the operetta 'The Mikado,' you most likely did not recognize Serkis because the cool choreographer who clashes with Gilbert (Jim Broadbent) how British stars should play bashful Japanese schoolgirls. That's Serkis doing individuals goatlike advances (pipe in mouth) at the outset of this clip. '24 Hour Party People' (2002) Whenever we meet him as record producer Martin Hannett within this clip, he's perched on the top of the high cliff, "recording silence." He might be eccentric, but he's sharp enough to demand 50 quid an hour or so along with a partnership in the organization. Within the studio, he asks Pleasure Division drummer Stephen Morris to experience "faster, but reduced." So when he listens to a rattle, he orders him to dismantle the whole drum package and reassemble it on the top! Warning: Clip is NSFW. '13 Happening 30' (2004) As Jennifer Garner's stressed-out boss, Serkis is way too uptight to savor themself in a party, until she breaks the 'Thriller' dance. He's shocked in the beginning, but before very long, he's zombie-walking using the relaxation of these. 'The Prestige' (2006) Sporting an uncommon American accent, Serkis plays the assistant to Nikola Tesla (David Bowie), who dazzles magician Hugh Jackman with a few real miracle. 'Inkheart' (2008) Serkis provides extensive fun because the cartoonish, bald villain who's free of the confines of the book and it has no aim of returning there, not with the riches in the real life at his disposal, as well as plenty of fun story book animals like flying apes from 'The Wizard of Oz.' 'Oliver Twist' (1999) Now here is a real villain: Charles Dickens' murderous Bill Sikes, whom Serkis described within this British TV adaptation which co-starred Keira Knightley, Isla Fisher, and Ron Weasley's mother, Julie Walters. Within this scene, Sikes shows no whim when he thinks his lover Nancy will betray him. 'King Kong' (2005) Sure, that large misinterpreted animal will get all of the attention, but chef Lumpy had his share of troubles too. Most famously, getting eaten by giant earthworms! Poor Lumpy, we hardly understood ye. Andy Serkis portrait thanks to Serta Steinberg/AP Photo

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ABC Nabs Shawn Ryan/Karl Gajdusek Drama With Pilot Production Commitment

EXCLUSIVE: Within the latest fast and large purchase this development season, a drama in the Shield creator Shawn Ryan and have author Karl Gajdusek just arrived at ABC having a hefty pilot production commitment. The project, entitled The Last Measure, was pitched towards the systems on Friday using the deal at ABC closing in principal last evening, though final points continue to be ironed out. The new sony Pictures TV, where Ryan relies by having an overall deal, is creating. The Last Measure is referred to like a large swing and massive in scope. It's a thriller occur the long run once the country is extremely fractured and involves the crew of the U.S. nuclear submarine who become hunted after disregarding a purchase to shoot nuclear missiles. They escape to some NATO listening outpost where they openly declare themselves to become the earth's littlest nuclear nation with 24 nuclear warheads. The show will explore the society the fugitives create, the natives they meet and just how what they have done affects the group and it is oneness. "Additionally, it enables us to look at what's going on within this country in micro form," Ryan stated. The project joined together when Marney Hockman, Ryan's executive at his MiddKid Prods company, introduced in Gajdusek, whom she'd been going after for a few years. Ryan and Gajdusek then emerged using the idea for that Last Measure and made the decision to create it together. This is actually the second project from Ryan, repped by WME and also the Shuman Co, to land a significant deal this development season, his first at The new sony TV. His collaboration with Criminal Minds creator Simon Mirren, a criminal offense procedural, was lately bought by CBS having a put pilot commitment. Gajdusek, repped by Verve and Management 360, is definitely an in-demand feature author. He lately did production focus on the Liam Neeson film Unknown, authored the approaching Trespass, starring Nicole Kidman and Nicolas Cage along with the adaptation of graphic novel Oblivion for Universal that Frederick Kosinski will direct and Tom Cruise will star in, and thriller Last Times Of American Crime with Mike Worthington mounted on star. The scribe, who began off in television on Dead Much Like Me, is presently spinning Viking at Working Title with Baltasar Kormakur mounted on direct.

Bravo: 'Housewives' segs to be re-edited

Bravo has begun re-editing 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' after the suicide of Russell Armstrong on Monday.Bravo has begun re-editing "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," according to the network's president, who also indicated the series may stick to its Sept. 5 premiere date.The network broke its silence Friday via the channel's president, Frances Berwick, who told Variety, "Contrary to what is being reported, we have not made a decision to change our original premiere date but we are in the process of re-editing the show."Since the suicide Monday of Russell Armstrong, husband to one of the series' stars, Bravo has stayed quiet beyond a formal statement of condolence amid a frenzy of speculation as to what the network planned to do, if anything. Some critics suggested Bravo simply shelve the entire season, but the decision to re-edit means the show will continue.With re-editing already underway, the network could still make a Sept. 5 deadline though a postponement hasn't been ruled out either. Given Bravo has already marketed that date as the second-season premiere, there's considerable incentive to be ready by then given the level of attention the controversy has brought to the series.Berwick declined to specify exactly how the series is going to change, though it is likely the series will reshape or eliminate the presence of Armstrong over the course of the season. Sources indicate he was filmed for the purposes of appearing this season, which was to make his marital strife with series star Taylor Armstrong a prominent storyline.It is also possible that the storyline could be marginalized or eliminated from the series, though that could prove a more delicate task considering she was to command a lot more screentime. In the season premiere provided to media weeks before the suicide, Taylor Armstrong alludes to problems she is having with her husband, as well as the possibility of getting couples counseling.Editing will also likely have to address the disruption to production Armstrong prompted by threatening both his wife's co-stars and the series' production company, Evolution Film & Tape, with legal action should mention of his marital problems made air, which Variety confirmed through his lawyer, Ronald Richards. Armstrong later retracted his threat to Evolution. Contact Andrew Wallenstein at andrew.wallenstein@variety.com