Friday, November 25, 2011
'Arijuna,' 'Virgin,' 'Wolves' stick out at Huelva
HUELVA, The country -- Three Colombian projects -- "Lost Baby wolves," "Arijuna -- Whitened Males" and "Virgin exotica" -- demonstrated to become one of the most popular projects in the twelfth Huelva Co-Production Forum, which wrapped Friday. The eye sparked through the first couple of game titles came as no real surprise. An intimate thriller plus hit-males redemption story, "Baby wolves" may be the latest project in the director-producer axis of Carlos Moreno and Diego Ramirez, accountable for "Dog Eat Dog" and "All Of Your Dead Ones," which both performed Sundance. Co-created by Maja Zimmermann's German shingle Motivo Films and co-director Jorg Hiller's Bogota-based Tonal Ing., "Arijuna" considered along with Rafa Lara's "5 p mayo, tiempo p valientes" -- a standout Mexican title -- because the Forum's biggest-scale Latin American project. Compiled by film writer Hiller ("Sonar no cuesta nada"), it's a romantic thriller in regards to a Nazi U-boat crew who clean on Colombian shores. The pic's producers have been in talks with Peru's Magaly Solier ("The Milk of Sorrow") to experience the co-lead, Zimmermann stated. Cast and possible studio work could allow "Arijuna" to be eligible for a German funds, she added. Created by Marisol Correa Vega, "Virgen exotica" appeared as if the 2-day Forum's breakout. The very first feature of Bogota's Castano Producciones, founded earlier this year, and helmer-scribe Mario Esteban Castano's feature n, "Virgin" activates some Amazon . com villagers who make believe you be reservation-bound natives untouched by modernity in order to attract vacationers. All goes well until a German tourist decides he really wants to embrace their ancient customs. "Virgin" is co-created by Eric Vogel at Oslo's Torden Films. Castano is within talks for Argentina's Aire Cine and Utopica Cine, producers of "Las acacias," to co-produce. A comedy, "Virgin" goodies a significant subject -- ethnic stereotyping -- having a light touch. "You are not where you originate from, you are where you want to go," Castano stated at Huelva. Other Huelva buzz projects suggest Latin America's gradual embrace of genre. One forum fave, now shooting, was Alfonso Acosta's "The Crack," created by Colombia's Cabecitanegra, a brooding grieving-family drama with building horror overtones, script doctored by Lucrecia Martel ("The Headless Lady"). It attracted strong telemarketer interest at July's Bogota Audiovisual Market (BAM). Cabecitanegra is within co-production talks with Hernan Musaluppi's Buenos Aires-based Rizoma, producer Carolina Mosquera stated in Huelva. Another Huelva standout, "Sealed Cargo" is "a rail movie having a social, political and environmental background," within the words of Ozcar Ramirez, at Mexico's Arte Mecanica, the Mexican producer of Kinology-offered Cannes player "Times of Sophistication." Planning the face area-off from a hidebound cop along with a communist driver with an old train filled with toxic waste bound for Bolivia's Chile border, "Cargo," a Mexico-Venezuela-Bolivia co-push, is helmed through the 70-year-old Bolivian Julia Vargas Weisse. In further signs and symptoms of Latin America's growing empowerment -- which sees it co-produce over the region instead of turn instantly to Europe or even the U.S. -- Mexico's Iria Gomez Concheiro ("The Cinema Hold-Up") is mounted on direct excessively possessive father drama "Awaiting the Barbarians." Alejandro Prieto will produce from Colombia's Cajanegra with Gomez's Ciudad Cinema. Of Huelva's 44 projects, on 32 this year, other game titles bringing in warmth incorporated Uruguay's "High Five" and "Clever," Chile's "Divine" and "To Kill a Guy," Mexico's "I Dream in Another Language" and "Pozo amargo," and Colombia's "Dust around the Tongue." The Huelva Ibero-American Festival runs November. 19-26. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
ROLL CALL: Did Kate Gosselin Have Surgery?
First Released: November 22, 2011 2:25 PM EST Credit: Getty Images La, Calif. -- Caption Kate Gosselin visits Raw Dog Comedys The Telephone Show at SiriusXM Studio in NY City on October 27, 2011 Your Everyday Dispatch of Celebrity Shenanigans! More Surgery For Kate?: Has Kate Gosselin gone underneath the knife again? Based on Us Weekly, the first kind reality star and mother of eight seems to possess were built with a facelift. The mag points to alterations in her jawline along with a new form of her eyes. Shes consumed together with her appearance, a resource told the mag. Take a look at an evolution of Kates look, HERE? Is a brand new look or just some tricky makeup. You choose! Avoi Channels Amy!: Talking about new looks, take a look at Avoi Mendes around the group of her approaching movie, Carol Motors, where shes directing the signature look from the late Amy Winehouse. Exactly Why Is Jason Single?: Jason Segel, star from the Muppets, is accusing single existence worries around the plush animals he keeps round his house. The house comes complete with puppets. Like, everywhere. Thankfully I've got a slightly bigger house now, and so i have one room thats kind of devoted to puppets, the actor told NY Mag. However for a very long time I resided inside a one-bed room apartment which was just packed with puppets. Its why Im still single. For additional with Jason and the plush pals, Click The Link! More To Complete After Departing A Kids Movie: Courtney Love reminded most of us more to complete when departing the premiere of the kids movie on Monday evening. The rocker/actress left Hugo, coupled with a little of the wardrobe malfunction. Ms. Love, try to keep your women covered! -by Jesse Spero Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Hickey Honored for Helps Activism
John Benjamin Hickey, who won a Tony Award for his performance inside the 2011 Broadway revival of "The Conventional Heart," will probably be honored with the Treatment Action Group for his contributions to Helps research and activism.On Sunday, 12 ,. 11, at NY City's Midtown Loft, Hickey will probably be one of the three visitors from the year's Research to use it Honours, along with Dr. Robert F. Siliciano and Dr. Polly Harrison. Tickets, which cost $150 or even more, are available by calling (212) 253-7922 or online at internet.treatmentactiongroup.org.
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Tribune Tells Bankruptcy Court That It Has A Plan To Finally Stand On Its Own
It’s been nearly three years since real estate magnate Sam Zell drove Tribune to seek bankruptcy protection — the result of his disastrous $8.2B leveraged buyout transactions in 2007. Butthe broadcasting, publishing and Internet power says its days in thepenalty box may soon be over:The company filed a third amended reorganization plan at U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware yesterday that it says has the support of senior unsecured creditors Oaktree Capital Management; Angelo, Gordon & Co; and JPMorgan Chase Bank. The document, released late last night, says that Tribune will ask the court at a conference on Tuesday to hold a December 13 hearing on the proposal, setting it up to be confirmed in February. The media company has “been in bankruptcy too long,” it said in a court filing. Although Tribune owes creditors about $13B,the new proposal says it “incorporates a protocol for resolution of the few remaining disputes.” These disagreements mostly involve how to split $534M owed to junior credit holders including hedge fund Aurelius Capital Management — and Zell. The new plan wouldlet the junior lenders make that decision, which the court could adjust later if it wants. Tribune’s media holdings include the Los Angeles Times, the Chicago Tribune, and 23 TV stations.
Friday, November 18, 2011
Taylor will not helm New Line's 'Tammy'
"The AssistanceInch director Tate Taylor has made a decision against helming "Tammy," your way comedy its develping for Melissa McCarthy.New Line confirmed Taylor's departure Friday. Taylor will be in predicts come to the project lately.New Line's been developing "Tammy" while using "Bridesmaids" thesp as an starring vehicle from her spec script, co-written with Ben Falcone.The script concentrates on a girl who handles to get rid of her job at Hardee's, then finds out that her husband is cheating on her behalf account and continues a trip along with her foul-mouthed grandmother. McCarthy and Falcone may even professional produce "Tammy."McCarthy won an Emmy in September for CBS's "Mike & Molly" and may appear Judd Apatow's tentatively titled "That is Forty" for Universal.Taylor is repped by WME. Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
'Mirror Mirror' Trailer Featuring Jennifer Aniston, Lily Collins Debuts Tries Comedy Twist
Relativity "Snow Whitened? Snow Who? Snow Way!" the Seven Dwarfs within the trailer for Relativity's undertake the Siblings Grimm story book, Mirror Mirror.our editor recommendsRelativity's Snow Whitened Movie to become Known as 'Mirror Mirror'Universal Moves 'Snow Whitened and also the Huntsman' Release Date to conquer Relativity's Snow Whitened Movie A lot more like Snow awkward. The film's two-and-a-half minute trailer, which opened on Yahoo! Tuesday, provides a completely different feeling of computer's competitor, Snow Whitened and also the Huntsman (whose trailer first showed November. 10). PHOTOS: Billy Burke Versus. Lily Collins Projects: Anatomy of the Snow Whitened Smackdown As the two films might be competing over content, that's in which the commonalities stop.Huntsman, starring Billy Burke, Charlize Theron and Chris Hemsworth, shipped a dramatic and special-effect-laden trailer, promising a significant, foreboding and almost-epic tale if this opens June 1, 2012. PHOTOS: Jennifer Aniston, Lily Collins Enchant in Relativity's Untitled Snow Whitened Project Mirror's entry is nearly farcical in the tone. Even though it remains to appear the way a joke-y undertake age-old tale will fare, there's one certainty in the future forward from Relativity's first peak in the film: Jennifer Aniston' Evil Full may be the real star. She's in nearly every shot from the trailer (cracking one-inserts the entire way through). Lilly Collins' Snow Whitened however, has only six speaking lines through the entire video. The film, that is set to spread out March 16, 2012, also stars Armie Hammer, Nathan Lane, Sean Bean and it is directed by Tarsem Singh. Discover the shocking truth below. Jennifer Aniston Nathan Lane Snow Whitened Lily Collins Armie Hammer Snow Whitened and also the Huntsman Tarsem Singh
Robbins, Brody join Chinese famine pic
Tim Robbins and Adrien Brody have joined the cast of director Feng Xiaogang's as-yet-untitled story of the deadly famine in central China in 1942 during the war against Japan. Reps for the thesps confirmed the castings Tuesday. Huayi Brothers, Feng's production partner, has indicated that no title has been set for the pic, which will be based on writer Liu Zhenyun's novel "Remembering 1942." Feng announced the project in April with plans to begin shooting this fall for a 2012 release. Zhenyun's novel details the human crisis that evolved as a result of a drought and the government's distraction with the war against Japan's occupying armies. The story is set in central China's Henan province, south of Beijing, where Liu grew up. Liu wrote "Cell Phone," on which Feng based his 2003 film. Feng has become China's most successful director with "Aftershock," "If You Are the One," and "If You Are the One 2." Robbins was last seen in "Green Lantern." Brody is in "Midnight in Paris." Robbins is repped by UTA. Brody is repped by Paradigm. Contact Variety Staff at news@variety.com
Friday, November 11, 2011
Paul Bettany Nabs Lead in Showtime's 'Masters of Sex' Pilot
Matt Carr/Getty ImagesPaul Bettany It's Showtime for big-screen star Paul Bettany. The film actor, whose credits include Priest, The Tourist and Iron Man 2, has been tapped to play sex education researcher William Masters in the Showtime drama Masters of Sex. The drama, from Sony Pictures Television, revolves around influential sexual education researchers Masters and Virginia Johnson and is being written by The Pacific's Michelle Ashford. STORY: Showtime Greenlights Three New Pilots For Bettany, the project marks his first U.S. television commitment following a long feature career that has included roles in Wimbledon and A Beautiful Mind. Masters of Sex was one of three pilots greenlit in August under new entertainment chief David Nevins. Ashford will executive produce alongside Sarah Timberman and Carl Beverly (Justified, A Gifted Man). Bettany is repped by UTA and Affirmative Entertainment. Email: Lesley.Goldberg@thr.com; Twitter: @Snoodit Paul Bettany Showtime TV Development
Viacom jumps over to Nasdaq
Viacom announced plans Friday to switch trading in its shares from the NY Stock Exchange to the Nasdaq Global Market starting Dec. 1, a move the company said is voluntary and will save it money. The NYSE carries higher listing and other fees than Nasdaq, which was once purely a haven for volatile Internet and technology firms and still is home to companies like Apple, Microsoft, Google, Yahoo and Netflix. Older, more established names tended to stick with the NYSE, considered tonier. But lately the Nasdaq, where stocks are traded through an electronic system and not on a trading floor, has been luring companies from the Big Board and gaining a broader membership. News Corp. trades there. Adding Viacom, another high-profile media conglom, is something of a coup. Viacom, owner of Paramount and MTV Networks said its new home "will be more cost effective, while continuing to provide Viacom shareholders with strong execution and liquidity." Its Class A and Class B shares will trade under the same stock symbols, VIA and VIAB. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com
Monday, November 7, 2011
Jessica Chastain Princess Diana Movie Can Happen and much more each morning Grind
2011 has already established an abundance from it-Women (seriously lower, Elizabeth Olsen and Felicity Johnson), but none of them can rival Jessica Chastain. The potential Oscar nominee has featured in five films already this season ('The Tree of Existence,' 'The Debt,' 'The Help,' 'Take Shelter' and 'Texas Killing Fields') but still has 'Coriolanus' arriving December. Busy! Chastain is poised to capitalize that fame in the manner that youthful stars do: by co-starring inside a giant tentpole with Tom Cruise ('Horizons'), leading a horror film created by Guillermo Del Toro ('Mama') and, possibly, being cast inside a major biopic. Chastain is mounted on star as Princess Diana in 'Caught flying,' a sure-to-be questionable film about Diana's lengthy-time relationship with Dr. Hasnat Kahn, "the passion for her existence." German director Oliver Hirschbiegel ('Downfall,' 'The Invasion') will direct, using the film already searching at shooting locations. Thinking about even Anne Thompson, who broke what is the news in the American Film Market, adds the caveat that lots of films pitched throughout the purchasing craze in California never happen, write that one lower in pencil just safe. [indieWIRE/Thompson on Hollywood] Their email list of youthful(ant) males who might play John McClane's boy in 'A Good Day to Die Hard': Liam Hemsworth, Aaron Paul, James Badge Dale, D.J. Cotrona. Per THR, Hemsworth is incorporated in the lead, because that dude does not have sufficient franchises on his docket. [Deadline] More possible casting! Tom Hiddleston and Benjamin Master are reading through for 'Winter's Tale,' a reincarnation period piece that author/director Akiva Goldsman ('A Beautiful Mind,' 'I Am Legend') is attempting to setup. Russell Crowe is "loosely attached" to experience the villain. [THR] And much more! Ezra Burns ('We Have to Discuss Kevin') and Alden Eherenreich ('Tetro') are testing to experience Tetsuo in 'Akira.' [THR] Wondering why there's precious little buzz surrounding 'The Iron Lady'? Since The Weinstein Company has not excited its "Meryl Streep for Oscar!" engines at this time TWC introduced on Sunday that 'The Iron Lady' will get release on 12 ,. 30. It had been initially scheduled for early December. [@WeinsteinFilms] News! "I'd make anything with Eddie [Murphy]," states Brett Ratner. OK, then. [TheWrap] [Photo: Getty] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook RELATED
'Skyfall' Begins Shooting: First Scene from New Jason Bourne in Bathroom?
Exciting news from across water-feature: 'Skyfall,' the next Jason Bourne film, has formally begun shooting! On Monday, at 8:45 a.m. local time, action was referred to as by Mike Mendes the first time. Which argument "Scene 45," the inaugural scene in the 'Skyfall' production, occur? A dirty bathroom, apparently! See the first image ahead. More very good news, besides the fact Bond 23 has started: famous cinematographer Roger Deakins is lensing this edition. The nine-time Oscar nominee -- responsible for the legendary looks of 'The Shawshank Redemption,' 'The Large Lebowski,' 'Fargo,' 'No Country for Old Males,' 'The Murder of Jesse James with the Coward Robert Ford' and 'True Grit,' among others -- has formerly labored with Mendes on 'Jarhead' and 'Revolutionary Road.' 'Skyfall' comes to theaters on November. 9, 2012. [via @007] [Top Photo: The brand new the new sony] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook RELATED
Friday, November 4, 2011
What Is Going To Dr. Murray Face If Billed?
First Launched: November 4, 2011 11:05 AM EDT Credit: Getty Images Caption Dr. Conrad Murray watches Alberto Alvarez, among Michael Jacksons pads, testify throughout his involuntary wrongful dying trial within the La Superior Court in downtown La on September 29, 2011 La, Calif. -- If Dr. Conrad Murray is billed of involuntary wrongful dying inside the dying of Michael Jackson, hewould face a sentence different from probation to four years jail time. Listed here are the standards connected with sentencing: Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor may have complete discretion to look for the sentence. He'd obtain a probation department group of Murray recommending a sentence. Both prosecution and defense lawyers wouldn't file recommendations. Nevertheless the decision is his and also the alone. The judge can consider that Murray can be a defendant with no prior criminal background, a circumstance that could mitigate meant for probation. Because of AB109, a present California prison modifying bill, Murray probably wouldn't go near condition prison. If given a prison sentence, he'd certainly serve it inside the city jail because of prison overcrowding. There is speculation he or she is allowed for everybody an expression of house arrest. The penal code takes a billed defendant being sentenced in 20 days, but they can waive that time while his lawyers create a motion for completely new trial plus an appeal. He could remain free on bail throughout that period. Murray would lose his medical license. If there's an acquittal, Murray walks free and also the bail is exonerated, but he might still lose his medical license. Copyright 2011 with the Connected Press. All rights reserved. These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
AFM: Drafthouse Films Makes U.S. Distribution Cope With Image Entertainment
Santa Monica, CA Friday, November 4, 2011 – Drafthouse Films, the distribution arm from the Alamo Drafthouse, introduced today in the American Film Market it has joined a U.S. distribution cope with Image Entertainment, Corporation., a number one licensee and distributor of programming throughout The United States, strengthening itself as major player within the independent distribution arena. The exclusive distribution deal will span home video, digital, television and VOD platforms assisting to further expand the ever-growing Alamo Drafthouse entertainment lifestyle brand. Drafthouse Films will release both cool product and repertory game titles included in the cope with Image Entertainment. Drafthouse Films also introduced today it has acquired United States privileges to award-winning films, the riveting crime drama BULLHEAD, Belgiums official 2012 Oscar candidate for the best Language Film and also the crazy worldwide hit comedy, CLOWN. Michael Roskams BULLHEAD is really a stunning debut along with a harrowing tale of revenge, redemption and fate. The film has performed to critical acclaim at Berlin Film Festival, Fantasia and Fantastic Fest and was known as probably the most effective encounters Ive been on a movie this season, (Came McWeeny, HitFix). Mikkel Ngaards CLOWN continues to be praised because the funniest movie of the season! (Matt Singer, IFC) and raunchy, courageous and awesome! (Eric Kohn, indieWIRE). The uproarious comedy follows two extremely inappropriate buddies because they run amok with the Danish countryside plowing through social taboos and unspeakable debaucheries. Also planned for Drafthouse Films in 2012 would be the lately introduced releases of SXSW 11 favorite THE FP and also the stunning new RealD three dimensional restoration of 80s cult hit COMIN AT YA! In their intends to ramp their purchases and make the label, Drafthouse Films also published today it hired James Emanuel Shapiro, former Executive Director of Sales Planning and Purchases for Anchor Bay Entertainment, because the companys new Chief Operating Officer. James continues to be using the purchases and purchasers planning teams at Anchor Bay Entertainment since 2006 and assisted build Anchor Bay Films right into a top full service independent distribution company. While at Anchor Bay, James oversaw home video releases on from fest faves like Paul Solet’s Sophistication and Raymond P Felitta’s CITY ISLAND to TV content like AMC’s THE WALKING DEAD and also the Starz original SPARTACUS to Overture and also the Weinstein Company releases for example Allow Me To IN, BLUE VALENTINE, which year’s Best Picture champion THE KING’S SPEECH. We're ecstatic about adding BULLHEAD and CLOWN: The Film to the growing selection of films. They perfectly embody the bold and diverse slate that people intend to release under Drafthouse Films, and Image Entertainment is the best partner to assist us obtain the largest possible achieve on their behalf, stated Drafthouse Films founder Tim League. We're thrilled at being a member of Alamos expansion, said Mark Ward, V . P . of Purchases at Image. Its likely to be a pleasure dealing with them, delivering product fans will truly enjoy. The offer has been discussed by Mark Ward and Jess P Leo, Connect Director of economic and Legal Matters with respect to Image Tim League, Founder and Boss of Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, Victoria Prepare of Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz and Liesl Copland of WME Global with respect to Drafthouse Films.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
'Twilight' Stars' Hand and Footprints Immortalized at Chinese Theatre Ceremony (Live Video)
When Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner began shooting the adaptation of Stephenie Meyer's Twilight in 2008, few could have predicted the international phenomenon the the book to film series would become. Now, as the first installment of the epic finale draws near, the cast prepares to secure their place in Hollywood history.our editor recommends'Twilight' Actors to Be Immortalized in Hollywood's Grauman's Chinese Theatre Cement'Breaking Dawn Part 1': Volturi Take Their Place in 'Epic Threat' Spot (Video) PHOTOS: New 'Twilight: Breaking Dawn' Pictures The trio's hand and foot prints will be immortalized outside Hollywood's legendary Chinese Theatre during a Nov. 3 ceremony, inducting them into an elite club of just over 250 members. Attracting as many visitors as the Taj Mahal and the Prado Museum, the Chinese Theatre draws four million people each year, ranking among the world's most photographed tourist sites. PHOTOS: 10 Biggest Book-to-Big Screen Adaptations of the Last 25 Years The Twilight Saga, which has two films yet to debut in the five part series, has grossed a combined $1.8 billion at the worldwide box office. Part 1 of the highly anticipated finale is set to debut on Nov. 18. The Hollywood Reporter will be livestreaming as Pattinson, Stewart and Lautner receive their prestigious honor at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT. Related Topics Robert Pattinson Taylor Lautner Twilight Kristen Stewart
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