Change at Elizabeth Banks inside the Hunger Games

With Lionsgate's marketing push for your Hunger Games arriving a gear, a completely new image remains released showing Elizabeth Banks' Effie Trinket in many her shocking pink majesty.However, this new image doesn't come like a production still or teaser poster rather it's part of a commercial for just about any new Hunger Games cosmetic change from China Glaze.The range is entitled "Capitol Colours" (see whatever they did there?), while using Trinket-endorsed nail polish asking clients, "What exactly are you wearing for the opening occasions?"As cynical as it can certainly to research the face of things, it's actually a significant clever little tie-in, which we ought to see more recent and much more effective glimpses of other figures weight reduction adverts emerge.As was noted the other day, the hundred days countdown for the film's release has started, while using Hunger Games arriving Uk cinemas on 23 March 2012. Now, we ought to stop typing for just about any minute to permit these dry...

Hollywood has its own crosses to bare

The Passion of the Christ made an impact and big bucks worldwide. Now that the "war on Christmas" has been declared, it's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas.I never quite figured out what that "war" was all about, but the talkshows dote on it and Rick Perry complains that the mere act of throwing a Christmas party invites a media firestorm. Most of the Fox News pundits agree with him, thus spurring Jon Stewart to declare his personal (and presumably facetious) war on Christmas.Most of us steer clear of Christmas controversies, but they confront us in specific areas. Should our cards explicitly wish friends a Merry Christmas, or duck into the blur of "happy holidays"? The corporate HR types urge a blur but a minority of folks still go for Christmas (including Jerry Bruckheimer, but he's a Republican so it doesn't count).I checked into my own cards and they are 50-50, but I don't know whether this reflects political correctness or disorganization.All this is relevant to Hollywood because it has long had a vested interest in Christ, from the days of Cecil B. DeMille to Mel Gibson. Only last week Chris Columbus acquired the rights to the Anne Rice tome "Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt," which focuses on the 7-year-old Jesus and his return to Nazareth. In the course of the story Christ discovers the truth about his birth and defines his life purpose.According to John A. Murray, an academic who has studied this realm, Hollywood's forays into religion have been bountiful financially but also have had a major cultural impact around the world, introducing millions to Christianity. DeMille's "King of Kings" was viewed by some 800 million people by 1959, asserts Murray. As a silent film, "Kings" was useful to Protestant and Catholic missionaries in selling the gospel in non-English speaking territories.Even a flop like the Warner Bros. film, "Jesus," in 1979, was ultimately translated into 1,000 languages, making it perhaps "the most watched film in history." (Missionaries tabbed it lovingly "the Jesus film.")While "The Greatest Story Ever Told" remains the most famous Hollywood film in this genre, Mel Gibson's effusion, "The Passion of the Christ," was surely the most profitable (it grossed more than $500 million worldwide). To be sure, "Ben Hur" performed mightily as well thanks in part to Charlton Heston playing Judah Ben Hur (the movie related Jesus' birth, ministry and death but didn't have time for his resurrection.)DeMille always reiterated that his films were simply "translations of the Bible to another medium," thus overlooking the reality that the words of the Bible are themselves subject to varying interpretation. Writing in the NY Times, Nicholas D. Kristof noted recently that the Bible offers contradictory positions on such issues as homosexuality, divorce and even the naughty behavior of the people of Sodom.Mark 10 envisions a lifelong marriage of one man and one woman, but King Solomon gloried in his 700 wives, and still other references suggest that the most practical approach for men was to remain stolidly celibate. Rather than obsessing about homosexuality, Kristof points out, "early commentators were very concerned about sex with angels as an incorrect mixing of two kinds."Every ideologue supplies his own Biblical references. Tony Perkins, head of the right-wing Family Research Council, pointed out recently that Christ would have condemned the "Occupy" movement because the Bible establishes Jesus as a "free marketer." (So much for God's approval of the 99%.)I'm pleased that a healthy reciprocity exists between Hollywood and Christ. Even as Hollywood has spread the word, Christ has helped spread the wealth. This puts me in a much cheerier mood as I sign my Christmas cards.Column Calendar: Monday: Peter Bart Tuesday: Peter Caranicas/Cynthia Littleton wednesday: Brian Lowry Thursday: Andrew Barker/David S. Cohen Friday: Tim Gray/Ted Johnson Contact Peter Bart at peter.bart@variety.com

Mungiu helms 'Provizoriu,' Kechiche 'Bleu'

Madrid-- France's Why Not Productions is teaming with Romania's Mobra Films and Belgium's Les Films du Fleuve, Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne's Brussels-based shingle, to produce "Provizoriu," the next film by Christian Mungiu.Why Not is lead-producing. Mungiu's IFC U.S. pickup "4 Months, 3 Weeks, and 2 Days" won Cannes' 2007 Palme d'Or. Written by Mungiu, "Provizoriu" is the Romanian convent-set tale of a 23-year-old girl's overweening love for a girl inmate."Provizoriu" is one of 18 European co-productions that have drawn down a total Euros 5.85 million ($7.6 million) in subsidies from the Council of Europe's Eurimages Fund.Among awardees, announced Friday, Abdellatif Kechiche ("The Secret of the Grain") is attached to helm "Le Bleu est une couleur chaude." A coming-of-age drama, "Bleu" is set up at France's Wild Bunch and Quat'Sous Films, Kechiche's own label, Belgium's Scope Pics, which opens the door to Belgium tax-break coin, and Spain's Vertigo Films, which Wild Bunch co-owns."Bleu" adapts a multi-prized graphic novel by France's Julie Maroh, about Clementine, an adolescent, who discovers desire and love with Emma, a blue-haired girl.Further Eurimages subsidy recipients are Jean-Paul Lilienfeld's "Arretez-moi," with Sophie Marceau and Miou-Miou, produced by France's Rezo and Luxembourg's Iris, and "When Day Breaks," from Serbia's Goran Paskaljevic ("Honeymoons")."Bleu" won Eurimages' biggest 2011 award: Euros 560,000 ($728,000). "Song of the Sea," from Tomm Moore ("The Secret of Kells"), pulled down $715,000, as did Alex and David Pastor's "The Last Days" and "Camiel Borgmann," from Dutch auteur Alex van Warmerdam ("Waiter"). Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

AFTRA, record labels reach deal

The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists has reached a tentative three-year deal with the record labels, two weeks before the expiration of the current contract.AFTRA made the announcement Thursday and said it had achieved an increase in base rates of 2% annually, as well as its key objective of increasing employer contributions to the AFTRA Health and Retirement Funds.Negotiations between the union and the record labels resumed this week -- more than two months after those talks broke down.The Sound Recordings Code generates more than $140 million in annual earnings for AFTRA members. It covers singers, royalty and non-royalty artists, as well as announcers, actors, comedians, narrators and sound effects artists who work on recordings in all new and traditional media and all music formats, in addition to audiobooks, comedy albums and cast albums.The current contract was negotiated in 2007 with a June 2010 expiration but the pact was subsequently extended by 18 months to the Dec. 31 expiration.AFTRA National Executive Director Kim Roberts Hedgpeth, who served as chief negotiator, said in a statement, "The working members of this negotiating committee confronted unique challenges in this negotiation due to the structural changes, threats from content theft and sharp economic declines the recording business has experienced during the past decade, which are beyond anything experienced by our members working in other entertainment and media sectors.""The AFTRA members on the negotiating committee nonetheless succeeded in achieving critically needed increases in minimums and H&R contributions, and further bargained payment structures for digital revenue and new forms of licensing that will enable performers to better participate in evolving business structures as the recorded music industry attempts to adapt to change," she added.The tentative agreement will be submitted to the national board for approval and then for ratification by members. AFTRA said details on the ratification process will be announced shortly after the new year.AFTRA said highlights of the contract, which will run retroactively from Jan. 1, 2012 to Dec. 31, 2014, include:-- Increase in base rates of 2% each year of the contract-- Increase in the employer health and retirement contribution rate on royalty income by 1% over the life of the agreement-- maintained required special employer contributions which guarantee health insurance benefits for royalty artists on the current "roster" of a label, by increasing the maximum on employer contributions from $5,000 to $6,500 per year-- improved and expanded performers' base of participation in revenue from sale of digital downloads-- established a new structure of revenue-based payments for new areas of low budget licenses and licenses for non-traditional usages, such as re-use of recordings in novelty consumer products.AFTRA said an all-day session in NY ran late Wednesday, followed by tentative agreement being reached Thursday morning. Negotiations between AFTRA and representatives from UMG, Sony, Warner, EMI and Disney labels began Aug. 15, with an additional round of bargaining held in Los Angeles the week of Sept. 12-16 and in NY on Oct. 5. Contact Dave McNary at dave.mcnary@variety.com

Lysistrata Jones: Theater Review

Getty ImagesMichelle Williams, left, and Tilda Swinton With the Screen Actors Guild Awards announced Wednesday and airing Jan. 29, this makes the SAGs the group and show with the longest nominations out in the press. And how does this shake up the red carpet picture? Well, for one thing, there are going to be a lot of Bridesmaids who need dresses! And Kristin Wiig and Melissa McCarthy have now moved up to A-list status, so they will be getting some major dresses offered and made for them.our editor recommendsSAG Awards TV: 'Modern Family' Leads Nominations, 'Homeland' SnubbedSAG Awards: 'Suits' Star Patrick Adams Reacts to Shocking Nomination, Talks 'Friday Night Lights' ExperienceSAG Awards: Jon Cryer on His First Nomination: 'I Had No Reason Whatsoever to Expect I Would Be Included'SAG Awards Nominations: The Complete ListSAG Awards Nominations: The Nominees' ReactionsSAG Awards: The Nominees The ladies of The Help will also have their pick of the designer litter -- not that Emma Stone hasn't had first dibs on dresses from next season from Europe, but now Viola Davis, Jessica Chastain and Octavia Spencer will be joining her in that "we'd LOVE to make you a dress or three" category. Though Davis, Spencer and Chastain are not your average actress size 2's, they won't be hurting for major designer offers. Chastain was recently seen wearing Viktor & Rolf spring 2012 and Louis Vuitton spring 2012 -- both looks that are very hard to procure. This could be the year of the Large Sexy Gown: Both Spencer and McCarthy are glamazons who love to dress up and plenty of designers will be on board to help them in their quests. COMPLETE LIST: 2012 SAG Awards TV and Film Nominees Glenn Close is an Armani loyalist, and Meryl Streep tends to wear very simple things, so not much curiousity there. Tilda Swinton and Michelle Williams will be the fashion gets for designers at the SAGs -- both nominated for best actress, and both with definitively chic and quasi surprising styles. Will Williams wear Chanel couture (which shows before the SAGs air in Paris in January)? She is one of the few whom the house would consider. Will Swinton have her Euro designer friends Haider Ackermann or Raf Simmons (now at Jil Sander, said to be jumping ship to Dior) or Viktor & Rolf make her an avant-garde gorgeous gown or tux -- or will she got with lower-key Prada, which she also wears? PHOTOS: SAG Awards Nominees And in the supporting category, we can be sure that Berenice Bejo from The Artist, nominated for best supporting actress, will get some fashion love -- though somehow we doubt she'll be wearing any of the 1920s looks from the spring collections of Gucci or Marc Jacobs. But it would be wild if she did! Somehow we expect she will go with what is chic and French, representing her country. When it comes to the SAG TV noms, Kate Winslet, Juliana Margulies, Tina Fey, Julie Bowen and Sofia Vergara will all have many designer options -- with Winslet getting the most, of course. But Margulies always looks amazing at any awards show. STORY:'The Help' Leads Screen Actors Guild Awards Nominations Kelly McDonald and Aleksa Palladino of Boardwalk Empire will also get good looks -- if they hire good stylists. That's key here. Because after the Critics Choice Awards and the Globes (both early and mid-January), it takes a savvy stylist to get designers to part with the really great dresses they might be holding back for the Oscars. And only Williams or Swinton could score couture for the SAGs -- maybe. We're sad Kirsten Dunst isn't going, but there are more nominations to be had. PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery SAG Awards: The Nominees Fashion SAG Awards Kristen Wiig Red Carpet SAG Awards 2012

SAG Awards: Jon Cryer on His First Nomination: 'I Had No Reason Whatsoever to Expect I Would Be Included'

Reality heavyweight Craig Piligian is looking for that lucky somebody.our editor recommendsABC to Air Budweiser Reality SeriesGlenn Beck's GBTV Set to Launch Reality Show 'Independence U.S.A.'Canadian Reality Show About Ex-Cons Gives Host Kevin O'Leary an Extreme MakeoverUSA Co-Presidents Reveal Push Into Reality Programming (Exclusive) His Pilgrim Studios has partnered with Japan's Yoshimoto Kogyo, the U.S. subsidiary of Yoshimoto Entertainment, to launch a new reality format that will air initally on Japan's ABC (Asahi Broadcasting Corporation). THR's Reality Power The unscripted effort will pit contestants who consider themselves lucky against one another in a series of chance-based challenges. The winner will walk away with a cash prize and the title of "Japan's luckiest Person." The series, which is set to air in 2012, will count Piligian (Dirty Jobs, American Chopper, Ghost Hunters) and Yoshimoto Entertainment USA chief executive Aki Yorihiro as executive producers. The format is already being pitched stateside. VIDEO: Emmy Roundtable: Reality "When we learned of this format idea from Pilgrim Studios, we instantly knew we wanted to become their partner to develop the format and launch it first to Japanese viewers who are enthralled by competition shows, yet always looking for the next twist. This show taps into the universal fantasy of 'lucking' into a great windfall, and in an environment often defined by competition, the show is a fun and welcome diversion," saidYorihiro. Added Piligian, "Pilgrim has developed an array of successful competition series, but it was a unique challenge to develop for a market as sophisticated and technologically advanced as Japan. We're extremely excited about this format and about our partnership with Yoshimoto and ABC." Email: Lacey.Rose@THR.com; Twitter: @LaceyVRose Related Topics Reality TV Craig Piligian TV Development

Naomi Watts Joins Grandmothers

Alongside Robin WrightGiven that the film bears the title The Grandmothers, you might be forgiven for assuming that it's a quiet drama about old biddies pottering about, clucking over their cats or doing some knitting. But the film that Naomi Watts and Robin Wright have signed on for is something quite different. You see, Coco Before Chanel's Anne Fontaine is filming an adaptation Doris Lessing's novel, which finds two lifelong friends who cause a scandal when they fall for each other's teenage sons.Fontaine is working from a script by Christopher Hampton, who knows a thing or two about controversial love, having scored an Oscar for writing Dangerous Liaisons.Watts and Wright's co-stars in the film are Xavier Samuel (Anonymous) and James Frecheville, who appeared in Animal Kingdom.Watts will next crop up in Clint Eastwood's J. Edgar (which arrives over here on January 20) and has a small role in comedy shorts compilation Movie 43. Wright will be seen in David Fincher's The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (which will finally be out on December 26 and has just shoved out an extended trailer), and Rampart, due on February 10. Though The Hollywood Reporter is breaking word that The Grandmothers now has financing in place, a hat tip to Screen Daily for nabbing the story originally.

Winds cause studio energy blackouts

The gusty winds that raked the Southland created mind aches for art galleries and filmmakers but was without the signs and symptoms of left any major damage. Regions of the Vital lot on Melrose Avenue and CBS's Hollywood art galleries were without energy Thursday morning nevertheless the lots ongoing to become open. Reps for Disney, Warner Bros., Fox, The brand new the new sony and Universal reported Thursday their facilities were operating of course. The City of la Park Film Office was expected to close due to a energy outage from high winds and being short-staffed because they have to survey property for damage, according to FilmL.A.'s Todd Lindgren. "This means no demands for filming mortgage loan home loan approvals designed to use Park property will probably be approved today," Lindgren added. In Santa Clarita, where winds over 90 miles per hour were registered through the evening, no damage was reported together with a quartet of series -- "JUstified," "Franklin and Party," "Ensure It Is or Break It," "Switched at Birth" -- were filming on Thursday morning. "We understood by Monday these winds were coming so everyone needed safeguards," mentioned representative Mike Delorenzo. "That meant making certain things were tied lower securely." More high winds are needed tonight. "We've got our fingers joined that we'll deal with people effectively,Inch Delorenzo mentioned. Contact Variety Staff at news@variety.com

RAI Announces Emergency Budget Plan

Because of Fox Searchlight Pictures Until Tuesday, Fox Searchlight had only first demonstrated worldwide and domestic general-release trailers for Shame, Steve McQueen's erotic drama while using NC-17 rating.our editor recommendsNew 'Shame' Trailer Features Carey Mulligan Singing (Video)Nudity, Three-Ways, Hints of Incest: A Studio's Plan to Sell 'Shame' to OscarTHR's Company company directors Roundtable: The best way to Fire People, Who to Steal From, and Amy Pascal's Secret Advice Now, a red-colored-colored band trailer for your film remains released. Because the trailer as well as the film concentrate on a sex addict (Michael Fassbender), both previous trailers which current red-colored-colored band one appear to try and keep the concentrate on the film's haunting visual style rather than on just all the sex. PHOTOS: The Dirty Dozen -- Films that Narrowly Avoided an NC-17 At an adverse balance band trailer, Fassbender's character Brandon sometimes seems round the subway searching inside a lady who's also searching at him. This single scene is intercut with several moments of Fassbender's character taking part in the many sexual tryst. The clip is without dialogue or music, engaging in focus the raw sexual character in the film. Unlike the earlier eco-friendly band trailers, you will discover no moments while using film's other star, Carey Mulligan in this particular trailer. Mulligan plays Brandon's sister, who involves town, disturbing Brandon's lifestyle. STORY: Nudity, Three-Ways, Hints of Incest: A Studio's Plan to Sell 'Shame' to Oscar Fox Searchlight has released two other trailers for your film, including the one that features Mulligan singing. Because of the highly sexual content in the film, including moments of full frontal nudity from both Fassbender and Mulligan, the film received an NC-17 rating. Searchlight is not prone to appeal the rating or make any cuts to secure an R-rating. Rather, it's planning a substantial honours push for your film. THR's Company company directors Roundtable: The best way to Fire People, Who to Steal From, and Amy Pascal's Secret Advice McQueen's (who's featured in THR's director roundtable) erotic drama opened up within the Venice Film Festival, where Fassbender won the most effective Actor award. It absolutely was also show within the Toronto Film Festival, and acquired by Fox Searchlight. The film will dsicover release into theaters on December 2. PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery The Dirty Dozen: Films that Narrowly Avoided an NC-17 Carey Mulligan Michael Fassbender Fox Searchlight Pictures Steve McQueen Shame

Kyle Chandler Going to Damaged City

He'll be considered a political operativeHe was last seen attempting to keep his boy and also the lad's buddies from being menaced with a marauding alien (and also the US military) in Super 8, however for his next trick, Kyle Chandler will dabble in politics, joining the cast of Allen Hughes' thriller Damaged City.Mark Wahlberg is starring like a Noo Yoik detective hired with a effective local mayor (Russell Crowe) to discover that has been getting it away together with his wife (Catherine Zeta Johnson).However when Wahlberg eventually tracks lower the guy, he all of a sudden appears dead and also the detective begins to explore a far more dark conspiracy.Craig Pepper can also be aboard, playing a mayoral candidate who's challenging Crowe, and Chandler is going to be among the primary gamers in the campaign. Griffin Dunne, James Ransone, Jeffrey Wright, Justin Chambers and Alona Tal are within the cast.Hughes is busy shooting the film at this time, with a US release date looking for The month of january 18, 2013.Chandler is doing rather well for themself since getting lots of notice (along with a surprise Emmy win this season) for his focus on TV drama Friday Evening Lights. He'll next be observed in Ben Affleck's hostage drama Argo.

Hollywood altitude

Last year, the worldwide spotlight shone on Whistler because the 2010 Vancouver Olympic games taken the creativeness of sports fans, and coordinators from the Whistler Film Festival hope they are able to stimulate an identical passion with festgoers because they try to redefine among the top ski resort cities like a place to go for filmmakers.Co-founder Shauna Sturdy Mishaw is certain that the boutique fest, in the eleventh year, is at the time of the major growth spurt because it solidifies rapport using the Canadian Film Institute, finalizes restoration plans for any local movie house, and switches into a modus operandi to amplify its presence within the festival firmament."You want to develop our present position among the most significant festivals in Canada, so that as a location worth focusing on for that industry," Mishaw states. "Whistler is very well-situated for greatness."With several Canadian fests already taking the majority of the interest, specifically in Toronto, Whister is angling another strategy. The coordinators play in the fest's convenience for industry gamers, with hotels and cinemas within short walking distance, which puts the target the fest as opposed to the bustle."People arrive here plus they can interact with the folks they would like to interact with,Inch she states. "It's an inclusive festival. It is extremely friendly it is extremely intimate."The pedestrian village is situated within the mountain tops of Bc, a 2-hour drive from Vancouver along with a relatively short flight from La. Timed to coincide using the launch of ski season, the fest initially targeted to attract increased traffic to Whistler when room rates were cheap and visitor traffic was workable. But because the event built its title, more industryites have noted it starts around the first weekend in December, that could give a key starting pad within the final runup to honours season.Mishaw states golden statues were the farthest things from her mind when she produced the fest having a college friend in 2001, and went the operation from her condo."It had been mayhem," she recalls."I'd this area office lines ringing from the house. I'd just began dating my now-husband, and that he needed to answer the telephone.InchWith time, the festival beefed up its skeleton staff by and created a board to supervise the procedures. Former Toronto Film Fest programmer Stacey Donen became a member of the ranks last year as artistic director, with him introduced a brand new degree of attention."We have began to obtain a status like a filmmakers festival," Donen states. "That's something that's vital in my experience, to deal with the filmmakers well and respect their work."This season, the fest will award C$50,000 ($48,832) in awards and commissions, with six juried competitions and something audience award. The very best awards would be the $15,000 Borsis Competition for Canadian Feature, named after helmer Phillip Borsos, and also the $10,000 New Voices award for first- or second-time company directors. Coordinators estimate about 10,000 people, and 5,000 industry gamers, will attend the programming and conferences.Mishaw hopes Whistler's status is constantly on the build with filmmakers as tales circulate concerning the positive encounters at past fests. Among her faves may be the tale of Canuck helmer Bruce MacDonald, who she states am inspired throughout his visit that he's now focusing on a project occur the snowy getaway."We have had deals done on chairlifts as well as in spas, or on the stroll at dinner get-togethers," she states. "The culture and atmosphere of Whistler is very inspiring, which explains why people connect."This season, coordinators are intending occasions to draw in fresh attention, including an outside screening of the Pixar shorts program to celebrate the animation studio's 25th anniversary. The fest will even recognize Patton Oswalt having a Spotlight Award for supporting performance in "Youthful Adult," helmer Jennifer Yuh Nelson by having an animation award, Andy Serkis using the Variety Tech Pioneer award and Canuck actor Jay Baruchel for screenwriting.The coming year coordinators plan to renovate an inactive local cinema right into a condition-of-the-art facility about 275 seats, making it the house base for year-round programs.Mishaw also hopes to determine an institute which will nurture developing projects for their full potential, included in rapport using the Canadian Film Center."The concept is definitely being the main thing on our game," she states. "We now have high anticipation, and we'll see where we land." HIGHLIGHTS Special Tests "A Harmful Method" (David Cronenberg) "The Wizard and also the Whitened Lizard" (Tony Siu-tung Ching) "The WomanInch (Luc Besson)Canadian film competition "388 Arletta Avenue" (Randall Cole) "Coffee shop p Flore" (Jean-Marc Vallee) "Doppelganger Paul (Or perhaps a Film About How Exactly Much I Personally Don't Like Myself)" (Dylan Akio Cruz, Kris Elgstrand) "Keyhole" (Guy Maddin) "Marilyn" (Christopher Petry) "Monsieur Lazhar" (Philippe Falardeau)New Voices "Edwin Boyd" (Nathan Morlando) "In the householdInch (Patrick Wang) "Laurentia" (Mathieu Denis, Simon Lavoie) "Machete Language" (Kyzza Terrazas) "The Enemy" (Nicolas Provost)Documentary"Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey" (Constance Marks, Philip Shane) "Kivalina" (Ben Addelman) "Rasta: A Soul's Journey" (Stuart Samuels) Tahrir 2011: The Great, unhealthy and also the Politician" (Tamer Ezzat, Ayten Amin, Amr Salama) "The WomanInch Luc Besson "The Disappearing Spring Light" (Xun Yu)FEST TRAVELER: WHISTLER FILM FESTIVAL Hollywood altitude Most warm welcomes Laurels relaxation here Capture suits Serkis all right Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

AMAs 2011: Taylor Quick Wins Performer of the season Adele Scores Favorite Album Bruno Mars Upsets Attacking Young Boys

Taylor Quick capped the 39th annual American Music Honours on Sunday evening, winning three honours, including performer of the season.our editor recommendsAMAs 2011: The Red-colored Carpet Arrivals2011 American Music Honours: Adele Leads With 4 Nominations (Video)American Music Honours 2011: The NomineesChris Brown, Adam Lambert along with a $500,000 Performance: AMAs Air on What to anticipate SundayAdam Lambert Returns to 2011 AMAs as Presenter Producer States He 'Was Never Banned'AMAs 2011: Nicki Minaj Gives Electric Performance with David GuettaAMAs 2011: Attacking Young Boys Brings Christmas Spirit (Video)AMAs 2011: Those who win and Nominees Complete ListHot Chelle Rae on AMA Win: It's 'The Greatest Milestone in our Career' (Video)AMAs 2011: Inside Hot Chelle Rae's Red-colored Carpet Style MeetingAMAs 2011: James Durbin's Debut Album Brings 'a Good Deal of Rock and Roll' (Video)Connor Cruise DJs for Youthful Hollywood at Kevin Jonas Located Pre-AMA Charitable organisation EventRelated Subjects•American Music Honours She beatAdele, Rhianna, Lil WayneandKaty Perryfor the recognition in the fan-chosen honours show, which happened at theNokia Theatre at L.A. Reside in downtown La.Her win comes two days after shewon her second performer of the season trophyat the 45th annual New Bands Association Honours in Nashville. PHOTOS: AMAs Red-colored Carpet Arrivals Quick also beatMiranda LambertandSara Evansin the favourite female country artist category.She also won for favorite country album, beating the Band Perry andJason Aldean. Adele's 21 won for favorite album over the kind of Rhianna and Beyonce. The singer, who isrecuperatingfrom a November. 7 surgery to correct a hermorrhaged vocal cord, wasn't give accept the award, nor did she perform a video acceptance. Another large champion was Nicki Minaj,who opened up the show together with her performance of "Super Bass" and "Turn Me On" alongsideDavid Guetta.She was named favorite rap/stylish-hop artist, winning within the likes ofLil WayneandKanye West. PHOTOS: The Very Best and Worst Moments in the AMAs She also required home the trophy for favorite rap/stylish-hop album forPink Friday,again beating out Weezy and West &Jay-Zfor the recognition. In accepting the award, Minaj got teary onstage. Meanwhile, with what will probably be regarded as an upset, the Beliebers apparently didn't provide enough support forJustin Bieber,who lost on the favourite male artist (pop/rock) award toBruno Mars. Pitbullalso was nominated within the category. Elsewhere,Rihannatook home the trophy for favorite album (soul/R&B) forLoud. The singer, who outperform exChris BrownandBeyonce,recognized via video as she's presently carrying out on her behalf world tour. However, Beyonce later outperform Beyonce and her former Future's Child groupmateKelly Rowlandin the favourite female artist (soul/R&B) category. Like Beyonce, Beyonce also wasn't present and recognized via video. PHOTOS: 2011 American Music Honours Nominees Maroon 5 required home the very first award from the evening,for favorite band, duo or group (pop/rock) in the show.They outperform LMFAO and OneRepublic for that recognition, presented byQueen Latifah. Lady Antebellum won within the group of favorite band, duo or group, where fellow nominees incorporated This Guitar Rock Band Perry and Zac Brown Band. Jennifer Lopez also would be a champion Sunday evening, beating out Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull to consider home the trophy for favorite Latin music artist. For that Sprint new artist of the season award, Hot Chelle Rae won within the pop/rock category. Complete Listing of 2011 AMA Those who win and Nominees Also throughout the show, Katy Perry was surprised having a special achievement awardfor being the very first female pop singer to possess five No. 1 singles off one album. Additionally to Minaj and Guetta, the evening's entertainers includedJustin Bieber,This Guitar Rock Band Perry, OneRepublic, Lopez, Perry Iglesias andBrown. There is no host with this year's show, which broadcast on ABC. Related Subjects Beyonce Attacking Young Boys Katy Perry Beyonce Taylor Quick Nicki Minaj Bruno Mars Adam Levine Adele Maroon 5 AMAs 2011

Deadline Hollywood Wins Journalism Honors

Deadline Hollywood won honors for the best Online Report (Nikki Finke, Pete Hammond) and finest Entertainment Website(The Deadline Team) and finest Entertainment Publication (Deadline: The Emmy Honours Models – Nikki Finke, Nellie Andreeva, Pete Hammond with contract self employed Ray Richmond and Diane Haithman) in the 4th annual National Entertainment Journalism Honours in the La Press Club last evening.Actually, Deadline Hollywood won or was honored or would be a finalist in most of the extremely fewcategories we joined, including Entertainment Journalist Of The Season (Nellie Andreeva).Deadline Hollywood beat its business competition in each and every online category joined. Editor-in-Chief and Founder Nikki Finke won Best Online Report on her confirming around the Conan O’Brien/Jay Leno/Shaun Zucker/Tonight Show stalemate.The judge’s comments were:”Nikki Finke boosts the bar on 24/7Internet confirming of showbiz relentlessly filing multiple real-time updates ofbehind-the-moments particulars with knowledgeable analysis.“

CBS' Leslie Moonves on Charlie Sheen Debacle: 'S--- Happens'

Television's greatest cheerleader Leslie Moonves was in internet marketing again Thursday. The CBS Corp. leader sitting lower for that Hollywood Tv and radio Society's newsmaker lunch series in the Beverly Hilton, where he spent a lot of the hour beating the broadcast drum. "I believe the broadcast model is much better now of computer was 5 years ago because you will find many of these places to consider your articles,Inch he stated, acknowledging that he's been hearing the "systems are dying" rants as lengthy as he's been in the industry. Because he sees it, technology is a friend towards the content business. "It is a positive thing for content companies."our editor recommendsCBS Remembers 60th Anniversary of Eye LogoCBS Films: What Goes On Now PHOTOS: Hollywood's Greatest Blunders In addition, he stated, "broadcast advertising is strong," which his company has lengthy been more based upon proper care of its limited cable portfolio, having a windfall likely to range from 2012 election. "Sometimes the quantity of contention happening in Washington is an extremely positive thing for the business." In keeping with form, Moonves used the HRTS platform to protect what many have named the "CBS formula," a mature skewing variety of high-carrying out procedurals. He blasted the press for calling the 18 to 49 demographic the "only" one marketers are curious about reaching. For making his situation, he pointed to some "very lucrative" CBS show like Blue Bloods, that they stated CBS sells with different 25 to 54 demo or in some instances total audiences. What he'd enjoy having much more of, obviously, is sports. But with no sub costs that the cable rival like ESPN can derive, he sees that there's slim possibility of that happening -- despite the $250 million retransmission costs likely to are available in within the next year. "ESPN includes a perfect model," he stated. "They compensated $1.7 billion for just one game per week,18 to 19 games annually. That's lots of money.Inch Try because he might, the CBS honcho could not sit on stage to have an hour without having to be hurled a couple of Charlie Sheen questions, that they handled to dodge with a number of quips. "One factor you realize from finding yourself in e-commerce as lengthy when i have is shit happens," he stated, adding: "It had been unfortunate... I am glad it's a chapter that's closed. It simply wasn't fun. It's really no good when there's rancor it's really no good if you have lawyers involved with a Television show.Inch Trying to change focus, he shined up on concerning the show's recent rankings --up from this past year, without early days-- and adding Ashton Kutcher, who he was highly complimentary of "apart from his comments about Penn Condition." Moonves, a self-referred to "TV guy," didn't have exactly the same enthusiasm for his film division, that has battled to obtain off the floor. "I do not think it had been the incorrect strategy It was the incorrect films," he stated, mentioning to the concentrate on mid-budget fare. He added from the five films, three which he states broke even: "They are not movies that I am happy with... not one of them will be nominated for Oscars." The CBS chief was similarly realistic concerning the condition from the network's little-viewed morning show, which introduced another anchor shakeup the 2009 week. "To perform a poor imitation from the Today show or [Hello America] isn't what you want, so they are going to behave different," he states of the potentially very lucrative day-part. For the evening news division, Moonves is happy with Scott Pelley's evening newscast, that has seen its rankings rise like a smartly harder bend inside a publish Katie Couric era. Still, he added, "this news division is not going to be considered a major profit center, but we would not be a network without them.Inch Related Subjects L'ensemble des Moonves Charlie Sheen CBS

Twilight's Dawn Breaks In London

Pattinson, Stewart & Lautner hit townLike, ZOMG!With Leicester Square still out of action, The Twilight Saga:Breaking DawnPart 1 premiered last night at the Vue Westfield Stratford, and it was ma-hoo-sive. The red carpet was actually white, but it stretched for what must be the best part of a kilometre around to the cinemas, and every inch of it was lined with screaming fans.{Twilight: Breaking Dawn UK Premiere}Those who had come from as far away as SouthAfrica to attend were not disappointed:the three stars were all in attendance and spent ages signing autographs for all comers. Kristen Stewart,Taylor Lautner and Robert Pattinson were joined by supporting players like MyAnna Buring and Jamie Campbell-Bower, as well as director BillCondon and a plethora of British stars. Tennis ace Novak Djokovic even walked the carpet, proving that everyone's girlfriend is a Twilight fan. This penultimate film in the saga is out tomorrow, November 18, and Part 2 will follow this time next year. Check out our review here.

Is Warner Bros And Fundamental steps New TV Rights Agreement An Amount For Digital And Distribution Deals?

It will receive a little technical, but Warner Bros Television Group and ABC may have cracked the code to resolve one of the TV industry’s more vexing problems: How should program producers and systems split the rights to air Tv shows asdigital platforms be considered a bigger part of the distribution mix? They introduced today atwo-year deal that delivers ABC bigger and clearer options to use WBTVG shows once they’re hot: ABC can include the shows in the TV Everywhere, subscription-based online feed in the network the companies need to have to say is “currently under development.” The network also provides to constitute to five recently broadcast cases of current WBTVG programs — like the Middle, Push The Button, and Suburgatory – available via VOD as soon as the following day of they first show on TV. They could work on the network’s primary Websites, abc.com and Hulu, along with an ABC-high quality VOD service moved by traditional pay TV entrepreneurs. As a swap, WBTVG can begin syndicating series earlier than previous deals allowed: It might license serialized shows for instance Gossip Women that actually focus on subscription VOD services like Netflix within the finish in the broadcast year in which the episodes first air. The studio could also begin syndicating sitcoms and procedural dramas to Tv producers and cable systems after three years, lower from four. Since WBTV might be the greatest independent TV producer, “this is kind of an amount,” states EVP Craig Hunegs. “I don’t think there’s any returning using this.” He adds that WBTVG is close to finishing the same, but longer, deal with another network.

Keck's Exclusives: Peter Dinklage Fantasy Island's New Tattoo

Peter Dinklage Emmy-winning Wager on Thrones star Peter Dinklage is planning to use the little white-colored suit worn by Fantasy Island partner Tattoo in the large-screen biopic of French-born Filipino actor Hervé Villechaize. "He was an amazing painter and did plenty of charitable organization use children but had tremendous heartbreak," states Peter in the actor, who committed suicide in 1993 - almost 10 years after being fired from Fantasy Island around the financial dispute. Peter, who at 4'5" includes a few inches round the 3'11" Hervé, is excited to utter Tattoo's trademark line, "The plane! The plane!" According to him his fantasy might be for starters of his favorite Latin stars to think about over for your late Ricardo Montalbán as Mr. Roarke. "Antonio Banderas should do it!" I taken track of Antonio within the Hamilton Honours presented by L.A. Private magazine, despite the fact that flattered with the suggestion, according to him, "I used to be forever such awe of Ricardo. He carried out my father in Spy Kids 2 and increased to become buddy. I merely don't think I really could take action.In . Oh, well, I hear Erik Estrada's available. Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now!

Anne Hathaway Birthday: Actress Turns 29; Celebrate Her Best Onscreen Moment

On Nov. 12, 1982, Anne Hathaway was born in Brooklyn, NY. 29 years later, she's best known as a princess with a diary, Catwoman, an Oscar nominee, and even Oscar host. Not bad for a girl who got her start in a 1997 real estate commercial. In celebration of Ms. Hathaway's happy day, let's remember her finest onscreen moment. You can keep the 'Rachel Getting Marrieds' and 'Brokeback Mountains'; for my money, Hathaway was never better in 'The Devil Wears Prada,' going perfectly-heeled toe to perfectly-heeled toe against Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt (both in delightful scenery-chewing performances). Hathaway even gets a ridiculous heroine entrance in the film, as evidenced from the above clip. Not bad! What's your favorite Hathaway moment? Sound off below! [Photo: Getty] Anne Hathaway 2011 Photos See All Moviefone Galleries » Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Talk Show Host Stephanie Miller's Satiric Sexy Liberal Comedy Tour Heads to Texas

If there's anybody who can use a laugh nowadays, it's probably a liberal Texan-and, no, they don't giggle over Rick Perry's debate gaffes; they wince. In any event, comedic help is on the way and will arrive Saturday, when radio talk show host and cable news personality Stephanie Miller brings her satiric Sexy Liberal Comedy Tour to Austin, the capitol of that reddest of red states. (Actually, Austin is to progressive Texans what the Alamo was to their forebears-a place to take their last stand.)our editor recommendsRick Perry Concludes Day of Damage Control With David LettermanRick Perry: The Strange Reason Hollywood Is Disappointed in HimCNBC's Republican Presidential Debate Draws 3.3 MillionHollywood Republicans' Lonely Hunt for Mr. Right PHOTOS: 10 Hollywood Players That Will Make a Difference in the 2012 Elections Miller's revue, which pairs her biting commentary with the comedy of pals Hal Sparks and John Fugelsang, is meant to be a light-hearted send-up of right-wing radio and television commentary and has acquired quite a following across the country for its pointed-often raunchy-political humor. The troupe is often joined onstage by a guest comedian. (Rob Reiner came out for the second night of the Los Angeles show recently.) VIDEO: Rick Perry Presents Top 10 List on 'Late Show' in Wake of Debate 'Oops' "It started as a joke," Miller told The Hollywood Reporter. "Then it just grew." She added: "We love how much it pisses of the right wing off." Indeed, the sell-out performances in venues across the country over the past year have drawn protest and ire. Miller's crew is interested to see what awaits them in Austin. STORY: What the Pundits Are Saying About Rick Perry's 'Oops' The Sexy Liberal Facebook page -- occasionally the target of hackers -- on Friday announced the tour's pending arrival: "We hope all of Texas fills the house and makes it a SEXY blue state tomorrow night!" One woman wrote on the page: "When will you guys be brave enough to come to the red sate of Georgia? We need some shaking up." PHOTOS: Actors Who've Played Politicians Miller's own radio career began in 2004 and her show is now a staple on the progressive AM band, as well as Sirius Satellite radio. Miller's political pedigree actually is impeccably Republican, as her father, William E. Miller, was conservative icon Barry Goldwater's running mate in the 1964 presidential election. She first took the stage as an apolitical standup artist, then gradually inched into the liberal satire that's become her trademark. The Sexy Liberal Review features traditional standup routines, but the highlight usually is a freewheeling "panel discussion" in which Miller, Sparks and Fugelsang take questions from the audience. PHOTOS: Democrats and Republicans' Favorite Movies Proceeds from the Sexy Liberal Comedy Tour go to charity and, so far, the show -- with word-of-mouth promotion -- has raised more than $1 million. Those Austin lefties are likely to find its topical humor as bracing as a cold six-pack of Lone Star. Related Topics Politics Rick Perry

Anderson Cooper's Daytime Talk Show Restored for any Second Season

Physical Violence Worsens Anderson Cooper's daytime endeavors have compensated off. Fox stations have restored the hourlong talk show Anderson for any second season, The Hollywood Reporter reviews. Additionally, it'll move from WPIX in NY to WNYW, considered upgrading because its programming is really a better fit for that show's content. Time for you to recycle individuals potty jokes! Physical Violence Worsens to interview Gerard Depardieu "This can be a terrific proof of these strong stations who, like us, see Anderson because the next early-fringe distribution franchise," stated Ken Werner, leader of Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution, on Wednesday. "Since its launch, the series has ongoing to develop and discover its voice in an exceedingly competitive and fragmented landscape," added Werner. "We now have great belief in Anderson with strong station partners, we feel we're well in order to developing a valuable news lead-in." Cooper, added, "I'm taking pleasure in the daytime show greatly and am searching toward what is coming up next.Inch Browse the relaxation of present day news Having a 1.4 rating inside a recent week, amounts happen to be respectable, otherwise stellar, for Anderson. Are you currently happy for additional Anderson inside your daytime?

Universal's 'Asteroids' to become Compiled By 'Snow White' Scribe (Exclusive)

Evan Spiliotopoulos Film writer Evan Spiliotopoulos continues to be hired to operate around the script for Universal'sAsteroids project. The studio outbid other suitors for film privileges towards the simple, late-ྂs Atari gaming 2 yrs ago. The plotline for that film adaptation has developed in to the story of two estranged siblings that has to synergy in order to save Earth from an alien race. Matt Lopez(The Wizard's Apprentice) initially done the script. Lorenzo di Bonaventura (Transformers: Dark from the Moon) is creating. Universal has Battleship, inspired with a Hasbro game, striking theaters in May. Repped by UTA and manager D.J. Talbot, Spiliotopoulos done the script for that Universal film Snow Whitened and also the Huntsman, which will hit theaters in June, and that he is writing Charles Fort for producer Robert Zemeckis, also setup at Universal. Lorenzo di Bonaventura Universal Pictures

Amazon . com . com Reveals Media Programs For Amazon . com Amazon Kindle Fire

Named wars are intensifying since the holiday shopping season approaches: Amazon . com . com began some misunderstanding today by announcing that Amazon . com Amazon Kindle Fire clients will just complete one form to link up for multiple media services including Netflix, Rhapsody, The earth the planet pandora, Facebook, as well as the Weather Funnel — and games from companies for instance Zynga, EA, Gameloft, PopCap, and Rovio.What’s more, people who undergo Amazon . com . com to buy the programs for tablet may even be capable of access them on other Android items including mobile phones. The business will start to ship Amazon . com Amazon Kindle Fire pills on November 15. The announcement follows Barnes & Noble’s announcement on Monday it’s new Nook Tablet includes programs for Netflix, Hulu Plus, and also the planet the planet pandora.

Gay-Rees: Driving pressure behind high-profile documents

James Gay-ReesAlthough he's attempted the film business for two-and-a-half decades, James Gay-Rees isn't jaded. Contrary, he finds creating, they does since 2002, invigorating."It's kind of addictive," states Gay-Rees, who needed doc "Exit Using the Gift Shop" to Sundance this season (it later nabbed an Oscar nom) and taken introduced "Senna" for the Park City fest, where it won an audience award.Situated working in london, producer started his film career at Miramax in 1991 after graduation from England's Southampton U. getting a diploma in overall costs and accounting. (His stepfather, director Mel Cruz, helmed "Tall Males" for your studio in 1989.)Carrying out a year in NY, Gay-Rees grew to become an associate of Orbit Prods. round the Vital lot in La as mind of development, but eventually left to pursue operate in creating.Directed by secretive street artist Banksy, "Exit Using the Gift Shop" marked Gay-Rees' first-time developing a documentary. Although experts and audiences believed that pic was some form of hoax, it absolutely was among last year's finest-grossing docus."It might have been so desperately to engineer that," states Gay-Rees. "It's almost too surreal to become hoax."Merely a year later, producer made another splash at Sundance with Asif Kapadia's "Senna," about legendary Brazilian Formula 1 racing driver Ayrton Senna."It's very important with documentaries that you consider great tales that stand out. The setting, for instance, Formula 1, comes second for the human drama."Gay-Rees is developing a story, "The Wedding Video," directed by Nigel Cole ("Calendar Women") additionally to a different doc, tentatively titled "The Pappas Brothers and sisters" about Australian skateboarders who self destruct."I wouldn't condition that it absolutely was any kind of accident that we experienced creating, however don't think in the event you understood how hard creating was you would not always enter into it to start with. It certainly doesn't have any simpler as you grow films made. It's just that after you are doing this, even though you probably know how hard it's, it'll get below your skin and you also continue coming back for further. Properly or wrongly."10 PRODUCERS To Check Out 2011Jason Michael Berman Borderline Films Tyler Davidson & Sophia Lin James Gay-Rees Lawrence Inglee Red-colored-colored Granite Pictures Laura Rister Jonathan Schwartz Diarmid Scrimshaw Kevin Walsh Contact Addie Morfoot at news@variety.com

Godspell

A Ken Davenport, Hunter Arnold, Broadway Across America, Luigi Caiola, Rose Caiola, Edgar Lansbury, Mike McClernon, Tolchin Family, Guillermo Wiechers & Juan Torres and People of Godspell presentation of a musical in two acts with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz; conceived and originally directed by John-Michael Tebelak. Directed by Daniel Goldstein, choreographed by Christopher Gattelli. Music direction, Charlie Alterman. JesusHunter Parrish John/JudasWallace SmithHere comes the first-ever Broadway revival of "Godspell," and understandably so. The 1971 Off Broadway hit enjoyed a strong five-year run, after which it moved to Broadway for an additional year. But the feel-good "Day by Day" tuner was always more Off Broadway than on; dress it up in $5 million togs and it still feels slight. Boomer nostalgia and modern-day marketing might alleviate this, but that's not the main problem. In attempting to bring this anachronistic telling of the age-old gospel up to date, "Godspell" uncomfortably straddles two eras and two styles. Modernized revisions of ancient tales have been amusing audiences for more than a century. You could certainly take something like the Greatest Story Ever Told and add contemporary songs, up-to-the-minute gags, both the Chicken Dance and the Macarena, and jokes about Lindsay Lohan or about Steve Jobs using an iPad in Heaven. But such a new musical, written today, would certainly not be filled with songs of the soft rock variety; yesterday's cutting-edge score is way too comfortable for a 2011 protest piece. And yes, there's a joke about "Occupy 50th Street." A current-day "Godspell" would not feature a gang you'd have met on St. Mark's Place during the Nixon Years, wearing hippy-ish costumes. (Jesus no longer dons that Superman shirt; it makes an appearance, but is rejected.) What we get at Circle in the Square is a show and a sensibility which drift aimlessly between today and the dark ages of forty years ago. The authors, or rather whoever is in control, seem to have added each and every gag that comes to mind; good, relevant or not. There is even a line -- or perhaps merely an ad lib -- about how hard it is to get "Book of Mormon" tickets. This scattershot approach adds laughs but diminishes what could be the power of "Godspell." Director Daniel Goldstein makes his Broadway debut, and not impressively so. This long-in-gestation revival arose from his 2006 staging of the show at the Paper Mill Playhouse. On the plus side is the score by Stephen Schwartz (here credited for "music and new lyrics"). The songs are indeed comfortable and nostalgically sweet. Schwartz ("Wicked") did not get much respect for this show initially, but it is tuneful and effective. The new orchestrations by Michael Holland often try too hard to modernize the score; Schwartz doesn't need the help. Strongest aspect of the affair is the casting: This "Godspell" is especially well sung. Standing out are Lindsay Mendez (on "Bless the Lord" and elsewhere) and Telly Leung (on "All Good Gifts"). The one big letdown comes from Hunter Parrish, the Jesus of the occasion. Parrish has an innocent smile, big blonde hair, and plenty of teeth; he doesn't look like a Ken doll, exactly, but he sings like one. Wallace Smith, as John/Judas, is marginally stronger but not up to the level of the ensemble. One of the surprising bright spots is the entr'acte reprise of "Learn Your Lessons Well," sung by Leung (at piano) with Mendez and Smith. Yes, there is an audience for this "Godspell," and perhaps they can be reached. But the strengths of the original have been so weighted down by mirthless improvements that it makes for a very long two hours.Sets, David Korins; costumes, Miranda Hoffman; lights, David Weiner; sound, Andrew Keister; orchestrations and vocal arrangements, Michael Holland; production stage manager, David O'Brien. Opened Nov. 7, 2011, reviewed Nov. 4. Running time: 2 HOURS, 15 MIN.With: Uzo Aduba, Nick Blaemire, Celisse Henderson, Telly Leung, Julia Mattison, Lindsay Mendez, George Salazar, Anna Maria Perez de Tagle. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

Suit Signifies Adam Lambert Was Ineligible for 'American Idol' (Exclusive)

Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesAdam Lambert A completely new suit signifies that Adam Lambert may have violated the recommendations of yank Idol when he made the decision to exhibit on the eighth season in the hit reality competition show. The singer is becoming facing a suit that alleges he's still within Music Services Agreement together with a Co-posting Agreement from the organization he labored with only before striking it large on Idol, which he's violated the business's rights within the mega-selling publish-Idol career.our editor recommendsPerez Hilton Calls 'X Factor's' Stacy Francis Too Old for Pop Adam Lambert DisagreesAdam Lambert Enlists Earth Rodgers for completely new Album (Video)Adam Lamberts Second Album Slated for First Quarter ReleaseFirst Look: Adam Lambert as Mentor on 'Majors & Minors' (Exclusive) The claims result from Colwel Platinum Entertainment, that's been marketing a completely new Lambert album entitled Beg For Whim. The feel of the completely new album has created such discussion among Lambert fans that on October 6, Lambert felt the need to tweet: "Beg For Whim project is like 'Take One'. some tunes I done 5 yrs ago and never finished. This release has come about as an unpredicted in my opinion...In . Lambert's reps sent takedown notices to Amazon . com . com.com, that have the album up available, and also on October 14, the album was removed available. Now Colwel Platinum is striking inside a suit filed in California federal court on Tuesday. The complaint produces the accusations by showing Lambert just like a relatively unknown artist who hit it large this past year when he finished as runner-around the Fox competition show. Lambert auditioned for your show in 2008. In line with the complaint: "Upon more details and belief, the recommendations controlling looks on and participation within the The American Idol Show Show when Lambert will be a contestant provided, among other activities, that participants were ineligible if 'as in the date of [the] audition, [they'd]...a music recording contract...or any other contractual arrangement which will stop [them] from engaging in a...recording contract..." A breach from the provision was grounds for disqualification." Lambert recognized these rules, but according to Colwel, Lambert were built with a practical agreement and among its divisions, Welsford Music Productions. In line with the suit, between April 2007 and September 2008, Lambert completed plans he authored, alone with other people, for Welsford. On February 12, 2008, a few several days before he attended auditions for Idol, Lambert is mentioned to own carried out a Music Services Agreement with Welsford. Round the same time period, Lambert is purported to possess became a member of in to a Co-Posting Agreement with Wilshire Posting Limited. Just like a condition of individuals contracts, Lambert allegedly made the decision to record music and "without limitation...[render] other services reasonably needed." Welsford states Lambert got taken proper care of his work, agreed the fabric might be "works created for hire," which Welsford may have the legal right to use his title, nickname and biography concerning the marketing and advertising the tracks. The business states it spent greater than $200,000 to produce the tracks and advanced money to Lambert so he may make his bills in those days. Lambert is mentioned to own recorded 13 tunes, including the one that was ironically titled "MP3's Destroyed the background music Business.Inch Lambert allegedly posted four of people 13 tunes to his Bebo page without authorization in the posting company. Within This summer time 2011, a long time following a original recording session then when Lambert had out of the blue become famous, Welsford states it began the best stages of planning to produce the album. Now, getting put the album out only to notice taken lower,Colwel Platinum is suing Lambert to create an incorrect claim beneath the Digital Millennium Copyright Act: "Upon information and belief, Lambert, through his approved agent and representative, knowingly materially misinterpreted to Amazon . com . com.com inside the 'takedown notice' that Amazon . com . com's promotion and get in the Album infringe Lambert's rights." The complaintant can also be seeking declaratory relief it has a 50% posting share in the tracks, that people come with an unconditional to advertise and then sell the tracks, that neither the music activity Services Agreement nor the Co-Posting Agreement was validly rescinded, which these contracts remain in effect. Colwel is represented by Ernest Golden. Lambert and also the reps did not respond to demands for comment. A repetition for Idol mentioned "no comment." On November. 5, Lambert tweeted, "Remember in comparison to the dispute, reserve judgement until all the particulars surface both sides. Guilt and innocence have an entire story." He adopted track of another message nonetheless, "Eyes round the prize." E-mail: eriqgardner@yahoo.com Twitter: @eriqgardner Adam Lambert The The American Idol Show Show

Weekend Movie Preview: 'Harold and Kumar' Try to Smoke Out 'Tower Heist'

The first weekend of November has arrived, meaning that not only is Thanksgiving around the corner (yikes), but so are this year's major holiday season offerings. New Line kicks things off early with 'A Very Harold and Kumar Christmas,' which should do well -- but not nearly as well as 'Tower Heist.' To the Preview! NATIONWIDE RELEASES 'Tower Heist' What's the story: After having their pensions swindled away by a Bernie Madoff-like investment banker, a group of jilted high-rise employees (led by Ben Stiller) team with a petty crook (Eddie Murphy) to rob the money back. Brett Ratner directs this glossy action comedy. Box-office projection: Early guesses on the 'Tower Heist' opening weekend feel a tad low -- the numbers range between $29 million and $33 million. Consider this, however: Ben Stiller has seen nine of his films in the past decade open with more than $25 million; Murphy, despite his publicized and horrendous bombs, is still a box office draw too. Combining those two stars with an action-heavy premise, PG-13 rating, and the fact that nothing Hollywood might consider "four quadrant" has hit theaters since the summertime, and 'Tower Heist' could -- preemptive groan -- steal more money than you think. $45 million might be out of reach, but couldn't it hit $40 million? $40.7 million [Showtimes & Tickets | Mr. Moviefone's Six-Second Review] 'A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas 3D' What's the story: Estranged best buds (seriously, groan) Harold and Kumar (John Cho and Kal Penn) reunite to replace a burned Christmas tree before Harold's father-in-law (Danny Trejo) gets back from Midnight Mass. Box-office projection: It's Christmas in November! The first 'Harold and Kumar' opened with $5.5 million before becoming a cult hit; the second capitalized on that cult -- and its spring release date -- with $14.9 million. Will the third film split the difference and land in the neighborhood of $10 million? Perhaps, though don't be surprised if 'Christmas' grosses a bit more because of its extra dimension. Audiences seem to hate 3D at this point -- especially for non-event movies -- but since 'A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas' pokes fun at the excess, it could be a drawing card. $12.6 million [Showtimes & Tickets | Mr. Moviefone's Six-Second Review] LIMITED RELEASES Not much on the indie front. The badly-titled 'Son of No One' featuring Channing Tatum and Tracy Morgan gets released, as does the documentary 'Charlotte Rampling: The Look.' [Photo: New Line] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook RELATED

Rayson exits Target Entertainment

RaysonLONDON -- The woman who founded U.K. distributor Target Entertainment, Alison Rayson, is stepping down as CEO after 13 years at the company. As a result Target, which was bought by the Metrodome Group last year, has tapped former FremantleMedia exec Emmanuelle Namiech as its managing director. In a statement Rayson said: "It has been an incredibly tough decision to make, but also a positive and amicable decision. "I am proud of how far Target has come since I founded it 13 years ago, but now feel ready to explore new opportunities in my professional life." Rayson will continue to work on specific projects with Target but gave no indication of her future plans. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

New Trailer For Land Of Bloodstream & Honey

Angelina Jolie's directorial debut You are nearly the famous lady on the planet with cast-iron A-list status, a loving family as well as an military of devoted fans. What exactly would you next? Develop a house made entirely of gold and bezel it with rubies and sapphires? Hire Slider from Top Gun to fly your private jet? Reoccupy the Rhineland?If you are Julia Roberts, the solution could be none of individuals things. Rather you'd most likely turn your hands at writing and pointing your personal film. Something nice light to begin with. The Balkan War, for example. Take by using a scoop of salt, obviously. Knowing by its new trailer, Jolie's directorial debut - hatched and written while she was recouping in the flu - is shaping as much as be not lightweight. Within The Land Of Bloodstream And Honey informs the storyline from the forbidden love from a Muslim lady along with a Serbian guy throughout the Balkan conflict. Together lie vicious ethnic divides, the bonds of family, and, about this evidence, about 6 000 0000 snipers.The storyline appears like it'll test Jolie's directorial abilities towards the limit. Action beats sit oral cavity-by-jowl with increased tender moments, and also the subject material clearly comes freighted with lots of its very own baggage. Jolie switched to some local cast for that film, including Zana Marjanović, Rade &Scaronerbedija and Taken's Goran Kostic.Within The Land Of Bloodstream And Honey makes its US bow in the finish of the season. Meanwhile, prepare to chalk a different one within the 'Angelina Jolie may be the new Clint Eastwood' column.

OWN examines journey to 'Lovetown'

TranterOWN is developing BBC Worldwide Prods.' "Lovetown, USA," a geniune unscripted TV project about mass matchmaking inside an American town, for just about any potential 2012 series bow. Inside the show, several expert matchmakers would setup methods for four weeks in the capital of scotland - roughly 15,000 people, searching to pair as numerous qualified singles as you can. The mayor, company and community leaders and people would participate. On Monday, the show's casting began its search for the focus town. Izzie Pick Ashcroft, Jane Tranter, Make the most of Bagshaw, Charlie Debevoise and Mark Hickman will professional produce. Contact Jon Weisman at jon.weisman@variety.com

David Guillod to IPG as partner

David Guillod, an old partner and mind of movement picture talent at UTA and Handprint Entertainment, is coming back to his management roots, joining literary management company Intellectual Property Group like a partner. Guillod, who joins partners Laurence Becsey, Joel Gotler, Jerry Kalajian, John Lipson and Amy Schiffman, can create a talent management division, Intellectual Artist Management. Following Guillod to IPG is going to be longtime talent manager Shaun Morrone and Mike Carr, an old agent friend of Guillod's at UTA. "We now have labored carefully together for any very long time," Guillod and also the IPG partners stated inside a joint statement. "We have seen this relationship like a natural and wise easily fit in the aggressive development of our talent and literary business, plus an chance to carry on to improve our global vision within the packaging in our source material." The broadened company will represent an assorted listing of clients including Paul Haggis, Bobby Moresco, Dennis Lehane, Demian Bichir, Michael Connelly, James Ellroy, Yann Martel, Ken Bruen, Gabrielle Union, Jesse Fasion, William Fichtner, Joyce Carol Oates, Andre Dubus III and Oni Press, along with the estates of Stephen Ambrose, Jim Thompson and Mark Twain. IPG's source material accounts for such current and past TV hits as "Boardwalk Empire," "True Bloodstream," "Criminal Minds" and "Rome," during the film side, it's "Shutter Island," "The Final King of Scotland," "The Lincoln subsequently Lawyer" and "London Boulevard" to the credit. Contact Shaun Sneider at shaun.sneider@variety.com

Chaz Bono Ready For Cher-Inspired Tango

First Published: October 19, 2011 4:55 PM EDT Credit: ABC LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Caption Lacey Schwimmer and Chaz Bono face the judges during Week 5 of Dancing with the Stars, Season 13, Oct. 17, 2011Chaz Bono has seemed to easily survive five weeks of competition on Dancing with the Stars, but he admitted hes usually shaking in his ballroom boots on elimination night. Im nervous each week, are you kidding me? Chaz told Access Hollywoods Shaun Robinson, following Tuesday nights elimination show. The author and activist was disappointed to see his pal, and fellow competitor, Carson Kressley, exit the floor last night, after he and partner Anna Trebunskaya were eliminated. Carson is the best. His routines are unbelievable entertaining and fun every single week, Chaz said. Not having him on the show people are going to miss him. He was just awesome. With another competition night less than a week away, Chaz is looking forward to a tango with pro Lacey Schwimmer and the pair dropped hints of whats to come next Monday night. Our song is his mothers favorite Broadway play, Lacey revealed. It definitely was when I was a teenager, for sure, Chaz clarified, without giving any further hints. One thing the pair hopes to improve on next week in addition to dancing is their costume issues. Chaz confirmed to Shaun he had a wardrobe malfunction on Monday. It was really my malfunction. Id love to blame it on the wardrobe, but it was me that forgot to re-zip when I changed into this shirt, Chaz said, referring to the zip on his pants. It was Lacey who actually told Chaz the news that his fly was down during their routine. She said it with a big grin Your fly was down the entire time, he recounted of how Lacey broke the news. I was mortified, of course. I didnt know how bad it was. When I saw it back, it wasnt that [bad] When I watched my performance when I got home, you could only tell a couple times. I didnt know if it was like totally open the whole time. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Jason Statham Addresses 'Transformers' Gossips

Jason Statham's title continues to be tossed around a great deal previously two days. A week ago, gossips started circulating that Statham may potentially join the following two payments from the "Fast and also the Furious" series, which may film back-to-back. Now similar talk surrounds another vehicle-related franchise. Variety reported today the next two "Transformers" movies could film back-to-back and star — guess who — Jason Statham. The report comes several weeks after gossips first surface the British action star might take the reigns when the current lead, Shia LaBeouf, left the series. However when MTV News spoke with Statham finally month's Toronto Worldwide Film Festival, he stated to understand nothing concerning the "Transformers" talk. "You realize, I'm not sure how individuals things start. You read them. Someone explained about this. [But] the web is really a harmful place," he chuckled. "There's lots of stuff available." Not saying that Statham could be completely in opposition to a "Transformers" movie: "I have got a lot of things before me, but Michael Bay is really a gifted guy. This 4g iphone just designed a billion dollars all over the world, so people like his films. He's a gifted guy." On Monday, reps from Hasbro mentioned that there have been ongoing discusses getting the Transformers to the giant screen for additional payments within the series. LaBeouf has stated on several occasions he wouldn't return for additional sequels, departing charge role open. Statham's title continues to be the main one thrown around most often but no offer has been manufactured. At MTV News, we certainly believe that "The Transporter" might take within the "Transformers" series. Our very own John Phares shared their own ideas regarding how to fit Statham in to the series ideas a little more absurd than the others, of course. Do you want to see Statham dominate for Shia LaBeouf? Tell us within the comment section below as well as on Twitter!

James Franco is Tailor Made for Gucci's Made to Measure Service

Is everyone who gets nominated for -- or wins -- an Oscar endorsing products? Sure seems like it.our editor recommends James Franco Appears in New Music Video'Rise of the Planet of the Apes'' James Franco Describes 'Incredible' Special Effects (Video) Just today it was announced that Oscar nominee and Academy Awards host, James Franco is the new poster boy for Gucci's Bespoke Service. A smoldering Franco appears in their made-to-measure service campaign called 'All the World's a Stage.' The photos were all shot in the infamous Cinecitta Film Studios in Rome. This celebrity-priced service will launch in 11 Gucci boutiques internationally. STORY: James Franco Nixes Broadway Debut Oscar winner Kate Winslet isn't just reading Emile Zola's Therese Raquin for Audible.com. She also has a new product endorsement for Lancome that was announced today. But hers has a decidely charitable link: To help raise awareness (and, let's be honest, money) for the charity she founded, The Golden Hat Foundation, that helps children living with Autism. The limited edition Kate Winslet holiday collection includes face powder, lip color and nail polishes, all inscribed with Kate's signature and a drawing of a gold hat. You can buy the products and do a good deed (which is always guaranteed to make everyone look more attractive) online or at major department stores' makeup counters. Fashion James Franco Kate Winslet Oscars

Kevin Sausage Wasn't Happy About Getting a Double in 'Footloose'

Whenever someone mentions what 'Footloose' and Kevin Sausage within the same sentence, there's usually some reference that the star did not really perform a large amount of their own dancing. Well, should you ever meet Mr. Sausage, you most likely don't wish to bring that whole "double" business up. Whatsoever. Within the latest problem of individuals, Sausage talks about his frustration with needing to sit out while another person completed his moments. "I had been furious ... It's just like a beginning pitcher getting removed of a game title -- nobody wants to become told they cannot obtain the guy out ... I'd a stunt double, a dance double and 2 gymnastics doubles. There have been five people within the f---ing outfit, and that i felt horrible. ... Once the movie arrived on the scene, the studio explained never to point out that they used a double. As I is at no position to get this done, I said excitedly, 'You are from your f--king mind!' " Stunt double or otherwise, it did not matter ultimately. 'Footloose' created a huge following and wound up starting Kevin Bacon's acting career. You are able to assume Kenny Wormald -- an old back-up dancer for Justin Timberlake, for which it's worth and also the star from the new 'Footloose' -- is wishing exactly the same happens for his remake, which opens a few days ago. [via People] [Photo: AP] Where Could They Be Now: The Cast of 'Footloose' Kevin BaconLori SingerChris PennJohn Lithgow and Dianne WiestSarah Jessica ParkerKenny LogginsDean PitchfordHerbert Ross See All Moviefone Art galleries » Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Warners nabs 'Rome, Sweet Rome'

Here's one way to make it as a screenwriter: apply online. Warner Bros. has preemptively purchased the high-concept pitch "Rome, Sweet Rome" from first-time scribe James Erwin, an author and two-time "Jeopardy!" champion from Des Moines, Iowa. Erwin's pitch sale came about as a result of several postings on the bulletin board-esque website Reddit.com, an online community and social news aggregator where users vote to determine which posts land on the site's home page. Erwin set out to answer the question: "What if a unit of current U.S. Marines are suddenly transported back to ancient Rome and forced to do battle with the Roman legions?" Pic will follow the Marines as they're flung into the past where they encounter one of the world's most legendary villains and disrupt history. To return home, they have to set history back on the track they altered. Madhouse Entertainment's Adam Kolbrenner spotted Erwin's "Rome, Sweet Rome" posts once they reached the top of Reddit and moved quickly to contact the writer and begin working with him to develop the concept. When it came time to find a home for the project, Kolbrenner brought it to WB's Chris Gary, a young exec who encouraged the studio move aggressively to acquire it. Kolbrenner will produce with Gianni Nunnari ("Immortals") of Hollywood Gang, where John Ridley will oversee the project for the company. Madhouse's Robyn Meisinger will exec produce and Gary will shepherd the project for Warners. Erwin's next book, due in 2012, chronicles the history of U.S. military actions. He's repped by Madhouse Entertainment and attorney Bruce Gellman. Contact Variety Staff at news@variety.com

WME Partner Sean Perry Chosen HRTS Leader

The Hollywood Radio & Television Societys board of company directors has chosen WME partner Sean Perry because the new leader of HRTS for that 2011-13 term. He'll succeed Lionsgate TV leader Kevin Beggs, who headed the business within the last 3 years. Perry, who's co-mind of WMEs non-scripted television department, continues to be around the HRTS Board of Company directors since 2008, and co-chaired the Unscripted Hitmakers Newsmaker Lunch in April 2011. Furthermore, Ian Moffit, mind of Video at BermanBraun, may be the new Vice president Martha Henderson, EVP Entertainment for City National Bank, continues to be re-chosen Treasurer and Kelly Goode, producer for GSN, may be the new Secretary. HRTS Executive Director Dork Ferrara has additionally been re-upped to a different three-year deal. Indication: HRTS’ annual Systems Chiefs lunch is tomorrow. Get ready for lengthy valet lines in the Beverly Hilton.

The Biz: Fox News' Bret Baier around the Network's Large Anniversary

Bret Baier On October 7, 1996, the "on" switch was tossed in the Fox News Funnel - and also the TV news world has not been exactly the same since. A 1-hour special, Fox News Funnel - fifteen years - Fair and Balanced (Friday, 10pm/ET Saturday, 10pm/ET and Sunday, 3pm/ET), will reflect increasing from the cable news rankings leader. One of the Fox News veterans searching back is Special Report anchor Bret Baier, who opened up the channel's Atlanta bureau in the apartment with only a fax machine along with a mobile phone in FNC's beginning. The Biz lately spoken with Baier, who grew to become anchor of Special Report last year, concerning the anniversary, the channel's experts and the emergence because the face of Fox News within the Beltway. TV Guide Magazine: Glenn Beck was providing you with an enormous audience lead-in, however the rankings for Special Report have organized since he left this summer time. Why do you consider it's become a scheduled appointment program?Baier: Lots of which has related to the confirming that we are doing. News sells within this atmosphere. It's like consuming from the fire hose. It's being released of Washington fast with many different stuff that are affecting us citizens directly. TV Guide Magazine: Numerous Fox News on-air anchors happen to be there because the launch. Exactly why is there such durability and loyalty?Baier: There's a household aspect into it. The organization really takes proper care of people should you undergo trouble. [Fox News chairman] Roger Ailes was among the first people I received a phone call from the time my boy was identified with heart problems and needed to get into surgery. That's one reason. Two is, even if we grew to become number 1, we'd the scrappy start-up attitude that unified folks right from the start. When you are number 1, you belong to fire a great deal, and that we have. Which unifies folks, particularly when you think within the newspaper items that we are doing. TV Guide Magazine: You will find still experts who take a look at Fox News being an outlet that suits conservative audiences and political figures. You've got a status for playing it lower the center, and you have been available protecting the network's newspaper integrity to individuals like Jon Stewart. How can you experience needing to do this?Baier: In my opinion within the place Sometimes. I believe Roger Ailes produced an incredible network. I concentrate on my show everyday. I understand what we should do in Washington and just how we attempt to pay for things. I am comfortable speaking relating to this network which show every single day. I believe people acknowledge that there's a noticeable difference between opinion programming and news shows. The greatest experts of Fox are often individuals who haven't viewed it. And I only say, watch my show for 3 days. Watch Shepard Smith's show, The Fox Report, for 3 days. After which return in my experience and let me know that which you think about it. And also the loudest experts would return and say, well I believe which was covered pretty fairly. TV Guide Magazine: The "Fox All-Stars" panel segment in your program frequently has two conservatives (Charles Krauthammer and Stephen Hayes) and something liberal or neutral commentator. It will appear just like a pile-on some nights.Baier: I have heard that critique. I believe our panel does a great job of talking about subjects not from an ideological perspective constantly but from understanding of Washington. [They] can articulate where each side are. The analytical part of the panel helps people visit the water cooler and say, 'This is exactly what each side say and this is exactly what I believe.A I recieve the critique. We attempt to locate left-leaning columnists and luminaries. It is a challenge sometimes. We are attempting to change things up. TV Guide Magazine: Why do challenging? Can there be resistance?Baier: No. Many people have contracts at other areas. Other medication is simply not into doing TV. It's a variety of things. Daily, we attempt to supply balance on that panel. TV Guide Magazine: The late evening comedy clip in the finish of the program is definitely very funny. Who picks it?Baier: It's me. I've somebody that is known as the kicker person around the staff. It's really a higher-pressure job. That guy or lady needs to undergo all of the clips and they've to create a presentation in my experience at around three o'clock. TV Guide Magazine: You are on Twitter a great deal. Are you currently delivering your own tweets?Baier: I'm. I put aside around an hour each day to complete social networking. However it happens during the day. My spouse wishes it did not happen around it will. TV Guide Magazine: Employment requirement now?Baier: It's the new reality. People feel more connected when they be aware of guy who's a slave to together within the family room every evening can from time to time answer their tweet. TV Guide Magazine: Earlier you pointed out your boy. How's he doing?Baier: He's fantastic. He's four. He's growing just like a weed. He's amusing. We now have more challenges ahead. He'll have another open-heart surgery each year or two and something most likely when he's in the teenaged years. It certainly is at the back of our minds. But at this time - it's cliché to express - you like every single day. Sign up for TV Guide Magazine now!

'30 Rock': James Marsden Lands Multiepisode Arc

Carlos Alvarez/Getty ImagesJames Marsden James Marsden is making his way with the Emmy-nominated comedy series. The actor, who guest starred last season on Emmy champion Modern Family, has reserved a multiepisode role on NBC's 30 Rock, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. Particulars on Marsden's role are now being stored under systems but he'll hang in there for six instances of the Tina Fey comedy. The X-Males and Hairspray star most lately made an appearance in Screen Gems' Hay Dogs and it has numerous film projects within the pipeline, including Robot and Frank so that as Awesome like me. Up Through The Night star Will Arnett can also be set to reprise his role as gay shark Devon Banks when 30 Rock's sixth season returns the coming year. The series includes a lengthy roster of notable guest stars, including Tom Hanks, Conan O'Brien, Matt Damon, Elizabeth Banks, Michael Sheen, James Franco and can Ferrell. Marsden is repped by WME and Brillstein Entertainment Partners. Email: Lesley.Goldberg@thr.com Twitter: @Snoodit James Marsden Tina Fey 30 Rock Fall TV Preview

Folk guitarist Bert Jansch dies at 67

Guitarist, singer and songwriter Bert Jansch, who defined the English folk music movement with his solo performances and his work with the Pentangle, died Wednesday, Oct. 5, of lung cancer in a North London hospice. He was 67.Born in Glasgow, Scotland, Jansch established himself in Edinburgh before arriving in London in January 1963. Inspired as a player by the work of American bluesman Brownie McGhee and British picker Davy Graham (whose "Anji" would become a staple of his performances) and as a songwriter by his paramour Annie Briggs, Jansch burst onto the folk scene with his self-titled Transatlantic album of 1965.Jansch was already well established as a dazzling finger-picker and songwriter -- and an influence on players as diverse as Jimmy Page and Paul Simon -- when he co-founded a folk-based group in 1967 with fellow guitar virtuoso John Renbourn. The Pentangle (later known simply as Pentangle) included vocalist Jacqui McShee, acoustic bassist Danny Thompson and drummer Terry Cox. The act's eclectic releases on Warner Bros. helped spread the English folk gospel internationally.After the dissolution of Pentangle in 1973, Jansch briefly exited music for farming, but he split with his family and returned to recording in 1976. He regrouped with Pentangle in the early '80s.He recorded sporadically as a soloist through the new millennium: His final release was 2006's widely praised "The Black Swan."Jansch is survived by his wife and son. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

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Jason Statham May Join 'Fast and Furious' Sequels

Has there been a more unexpected franchise hit then the 'Fast and the Furious' films? When Universal pumped out the first movie in 2001, there was no way they thought a sequel -- let alone a fifth and sixth one -- would be released. Ten years later though, two more movies are in the works and another major action star may join the fray. Come on down, Jason Statham. According to Twitch, Statham is rumored to appear in the next two 'Fast' films when they begin shooting in 2012. There is still no word on who from the previous flicks will be returning, although, it's probably safe to assume Vin Diesel will be back (he's signed on to produce). At this point, they might as well bring on the entire 'Expendables' cast, too. [via Twitch] Image courtesy of Getty Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

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Russell in talks for 'Django Unchained'

Kurt Russell is in negotiations to join the cast of Quentin Tarantino's "Django Unchained," a role Kevin Costner was originally expected to take before scheduling conflicts arose. He joins a cast that already includes Jaime Foxx, Leonardo DiCaprio, Christoph Waltz and Samuel L. Jackson. Story follows a slave-turned-bounty hunter (Foxx) on a mission to rescue his wife from her sadistic slavemaster. Production is expected to start this November with the Weinstein Co. slating the pic for a Dec. 25, 2012, domestic bow. Stacey Sher, Pilar Savone and Reginald Hudlin will produce. Harvey Weinstein, Michael Shamberg and Jim Skotchdopole are exec producing. Russell had previously worked with Tarantino on "Death Proof," the second pic in the double feature "Grindhouse" that Tarantino directed and like this film Russell also played the villain. This will also mark Russell's return to the western genre; he had previously played Wyatt Earp in "Tombstone." He is repped by CAA. Contact Justin Kroll at justin.kroll@variety.com

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Your Dream for Charge of SAG's New You are able to Division Wasn't A Fight

These were said to be minimal exciting Screen Stars Guild elections in recent memory. Guild leader Ken Howardriding a wave of support for efforts to merge SAG and also the American Federation of Television and Radio Artistsfaced no serious competitors in the bid for re-election. His political partner, Amy Aquino, would run unopposed for any second term as secretary-treasurer. MembershipFirstthe Hollywood faction typically skeptical of merger and locked going back couple of years inside a political have a problem with Howard and Aquino's Unite for Strength partydeclined to endorse a slate of candidates for officer and board of director positions. In NY, the professional-merger group U . s . Screen Stars Countrywide would without doubt, because it had for over a decade, still dominate. Then your finish of This summer came, with it something unpredicted. A brand new political faction calling itself One Strong Union emerged, announcing its need to change things as they are, affect the direction of merger talks, and area a slate of 10 board candidates. The surprise was in which the unrest appeared: NY.USAN, brought by incumbent division leader Mike Hodge, saw challenges beforemost lately last year, when several stars based on MembershipFirst went for board of company directors but unsuccessful to secure any seats. But it was different. One Strong Union was made up of stars who had formerly been aligned with USAN and was backed by a number of gamers in union politics. Boasting endorsements from Holter Graham, leader of AFTRA's NY local former SAG leader Melissa Gilbert and some of the stars who assisted found USAN at about the time from the 2000 advertisements strike, One Strong Union looked to become a rival with teeth.But looks were misleading. When election results arrived Sept. 22, Howard won not surprisingly, Unite for Strength made gains both in the nation's and Hollywood conference rooms, and USAN did what it really usually does. From the five national board seats available in NY, just one visited an OSU candidate. That publish was won by Mike Robards, who had been not successful, however, in the bid to unseat Hodge as leader. All 11 USAN candidates won division board seats, using the remaining three likely to One Strong Union. No revolution happened. But fault lines within SAG's political establishment were revealed.U . s . Front Howard, Aquino, and people from the Hollywood-based Unite for Strength were vocal within their support for Hodge and USAN throughout the campaign. "Mike Hodge won't lose," Howard candidly told Back Stage just days prior to the election's finish. Aquino, speaking around the evening that outcome was introduced, construed USAN's electoral success being an endorsement from the guild's Hollywood and national leadership too.InchWe have been working together within the last year . 5,Inch Aquino stated. "Therefore it is very satisfying to determine that both people in NY and La are pleased with what are you doing and would like it to continue."What are you doing, obviously, may be the movement to merge SAG and AFTRA. Merger continues to be the standard dividing line between SAG political factions. That which was interested in One Strong Union's challenge could be that the group was made up of stars who support merger, and endorsement of merger with AFTRA was a part of OSU's platform. The audience also expressed support for Howard and Aquino, despite the fact that both candidates campaigned for USAN.With One Strong Union's stance around the most pressing problem facing SAG sounding almost indistinguishable from the rival's (the merger part of OSU's campaign mailer was unique just for its insistence that the final merger plan likewise incorporate particulars on mixing the 2 unions' pension and health programs), the audience centered on the procedure.InchI'd just state that we now have different perspectives, different approaches," Robards told Back Stage in August. "The primary factor is the fact that who's chosen towards the board may have an effect around the shape and the prosperity of the merger effort." Robards didn't react to a request to become questioned with this article.Aftermath With Robards getting lost to Hodge with a margin of nearly two to 1, those who goes onto shape merger is going to be individuals who're already doing this. The SAG and AFTRA merger committees have mandates using their particular boards of company directors to provide a proper plan by The month of january, along with a membership election of the routine might be performed by next summer time."We're heavily involved with conferences and conversations with AFTRA and dealing through specific particulars," Hodge stated. "We're mandatedand I place the focus on 'mandated'to bring the program prior to the board in The month of january."Hodge wouldn't talk to this content from the merger conferences so far. He did, however, address accusations of partiality and insufficient transparency he stated were produced by his competitors, particularly concerning the positioning of board people around the merger committee. Hodge defended the choices produced in committee positioning, observing he along with other leaders offered possibilities to 2 of his One Strong Union competitors to operate on merger subgroups. One board member, requested just before ballots being mailed, never responded. Another, requested throughout the election, recognized. "We have never done anything apart from to try and be fair and open with anybody within the boardroom," Hodge stated.Phoebe Jonas is just one of three OSU people to win a division board chair in NY. She was among the only group people to possess no prior experience around the board, but she stated the group created to deal with what she known as "deficiencies in inclusivity and deficiencies in transparency" within the NY board's proceedings."I saw that there have been very qualified people, board people, who have been experts inside a certain venue, whether it is new media or emerging technology, who have been not placed on certain committees," she stated. "When that individual or persons remain off or omitted, this is when my own little Phoebe alarm begins to visit off."Now Jonas is going to be among the only people around the NY board to possess challenged the institution's leadership. But she stated she's positive concerning the future: "My feeling is what's done is performed we now have work to complete. I understand personally that I am not really happy moving in there if there is a combative attitude. That isn't things i intend to bring. And That I truly don't think that is what other people intends to bring. So I am excited."Hodge established that jobs are already being carried out to smooth relations between your two factions. He confirmed that he'll be meeting informally with Robards to go over the concerns that brought towards the campaign challenge: "Mike Robards was gracious enough, and that i absolutely be thankful, to transmit us a congratulatory note on Thursday evening."Using the division presidency guaranteed and the party still firmly in charge from the boardroom, Hodge will once more maintain the positioning to create leadership decisionsand to attract fire from individuals displeased with individuals choices. He stated that he doesn't plan to change his approach."I don't have confidence in being punitive," he stated. "I do not believe that it serves an objective. I believe as lengthy while you show a great-belief effort for the job at hands, only then do we can move ahead. If there's some type of behavior that's targeted at undercutting or undermining, yes, I must react to that. I'd not think about that to be punitive. I'd think about that to be responsive."

What's Your Number?

Chris Evans and Anna Faris star in "What's Your Number?" A last century Fox relieve a Regency Companies presentation from the New Regency/Contrafilm production. Produced by Love Flynn, Tripp Vinson. Executive producers, Arnon Milchan, Anna Faris, Nan Morales. Directed by Mark Mylod. Script, Gabrielle Allan, Jennifer Crittenden, good book "20 Occasions a girlInch by Karyn Bosnak.Ally Darling - Anna Faris Colin Shea - Chris Evans Daisy Darling - Ari Graynor Mike Adams - Dork Annable Roger the Boss - Joel McHale Mr. Darling - Erection dysfunction Begley Junior. Ava Darling - Blythe DannerIt's never an excellent sign when the funniest line within your romantic comedy is, "Have put forth the Holocaust museum?" and contains nothing associated with the comfort in the movie. Such might be the problem with "What's Your Number?," a draggy, generally laugh-free outing that wastes a superbly good Anna Faris, here playing a spacy sexpot who decides, after you have rested with 20 different males, it's probably time to settle lower. With Chris Evans cast becoming an all-too-apparent Mr. Right, this inane I'll-never-be-slutty-again farce should publish OK theatrical and homevid amounts for Fox. Cast off by her latest fling (Zachary Quinto) about a few minutes following a opening credits, Ally Darling (Faris) can be a boozy Boston blonde whose dating standards have walked under her neck-line. When she reads a novel article about how precisely the normal American lady has 10.5 fanatics over her lifetime, Ally realizes she's rested with nearly two occasions that number which is vulnerable to making herself unmarriageable. That she's recently lost her job and contains no apparent interests beyond making clay-figurine dioramas doesn't improve her prospects. Fixing to avoid kidding around and uncover a husband, Ally decides to locate details about her ex-males, one at a time, expecting restarting a vintage flame without raising her number to 21. Helping her having a couple of detective tasks are her neighbor Colin (Evans), a laid-back guitarist and serial womanizer who's clearly hot for Ally themselves, though she's careful about hooking up tabs on someone a lot more whorish than she's. So begins numerous mirthless wild-goose chases as Colin helps Ally stalk her exes nationwide. One of these simple (Chris Pratt) seems to own shed a few hundred pounds which is now engaged with a sexy engineer another (Anthony Mackie) asks her to marry him for your least romantic possible reasons. She steers apparent in the more nightmarish suitors, that are banished to flashbacks. Ally's clearly wasting her time, as well as the viewer may fully feel likewise. Unable to construct or sustain comic situations, Gabrielle Allan and Jennifer Crittenden's script (modified from Karyn Bosnak's novel "20 Occasions a girlInch) they turn to jokes so random and context-free they almost become qualified as non sequiturs, cueing audiences to laugh whenever a little player calculates to become compulsive finger-sniffer or when Ally's hair catches fire for pointless. Less vulgar well as over-the-top than the usual couple of from the year's other R-rated comedies, "Number" riffs round the issues of promiscuity in order to a predictably safe, sweet, professional-commitment happy ending. Audiences could possibly get their fill of coy near-nudity and genital-centric one-card inserts, but no sophistication or honesty about gender-based double standards they might reasonably expect from this kind of scenario. Pic does bear a vague resemblance to recent summer season hit "Bridesmaids" in the way it uses an approaching wedding (individuals of Ally's sister, nicely carried out by Ari Graynor) to pay attention to only one gal's early-middle age funk, nonetheless its portrait of distaff distress is nowhere near to informative or funny. A great comic actress whose talents are actually better displayed elsewhere, Faris works little of her usual miracle here, largely because the film essentially shares Ally's dim opinion of herself. There's not a secret-weapon intelligence or killer timing behind Faris' ditzy veneer this time around around she's really just playing a dumb blonde who can't hold her liquor. Evans' nice smile and muscles get the job done, and Blythe Danner and Erection dysfunction Begley Junior. submit OK turns as Ally's divorced parents. Glossily helmed by Mark Mylod ("Ali G Indahouse") and full of tiresome pop-slathered montages, "Number" also teems with references to Facebook which should show how up-to-the-minute the film is, and frequently will hold the effect of dating it instantly.Camera (color, Luxurious prints), J. Michael Muro editor, Julie Monroe music, Aaron Zigman music supervisor, Julia Michels production designer, Jon Billington art director, David Swayze set decorator, Denise Pizzini costume designer, Amy Westcott appear (Dolby/DTS), David J. Schwartz supervisory appear editors, Karen Baker Landers, Per Hallberg re-recording mixers, Joe Barnett, Mathew Waters effects coordinator, John Ruggieri visual effects supervisor, Dottie Starling stunt organizers, G.A. Aguilar, Stephen Pope casting, Kathleen Chopin. Examined at Fox Art galleries, La, Sept. 27, 2011. MPAA Rating: R. Running time: 106 MIN.With: Louise Burns, Eliza Coupe, Kate Simses, Tika Sumpter, Zachary Quinto, Chris Pratt, Anthony Mackie. 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