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