Alice Eve in Talks for Big Role in New 'Star Trek' Film

Alice Eve is in negotiations for a significant role in Paramount's second installment of the J.J. Abrams-shepherded Star Trek reboot.our editor recommendsParamount's 'Star Trek' Sequel to Open May 17, 2013Alice Eve Cast in 'Decoding Annie Parker''Entourage's' Vanity Fair Storyline: How Real Was It? The studio's 2009 Star Trek reimagination was a hit, grossing more than $380 million worldwide. Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto are slated to reprise their respective roles of Kirk and Spock. PHOTOS: Hollywood's New Leading Ladies The untitled sequel is set to open May 17, 2013. Abrams is again directing and producing through his Bad Robot shingle; the script is fromRoberto Orci, Alex Kurtzmanand Damon Lindelof. Eve is perhaps best known for her winning turn in the final season of HBO's Entourage; her other credits include Sex and the City 2 and She's Out of My League. She is currently filming the indie Decoding Annie Parker, which stars Helen Hunt and Samantha Morton. Little is known about the Eve's character beyond that the role is significant. The NY Post first reportednews of Eve's casting.Paramount declined to comment. Eve is represented by UTA, the U.K.'s Artist Rights Group and Untitled Entertainment. Email: Daniel.Miller@THR.com Twitter: @DanielNMiller Related Topics Paramount Pictures

Oxygen Developing Travis Wall Docuseries, Two More Unscripted Projects

Conrad Murray is set to appear in court at 8:30 a.m. PT for his sentencing following his involuntary manslaughter conviction in the death of Michael Jackson Nov. 7.our editor recommendsConrad Murray Documentary Gives MSNBC a Ratings Win in DemoMSNBC's Conrad Murray Documentary Raises New Questions About Checkbook Journalism (Analysis)Nancy Grace: Conrad Murray 'Should Have Gotten Murder One'Conrad Murray Verdict: What Michael Jackson's Family Is SayingConrad Murray Found Guilty in Death of Michael Jackson PHOTOS: 10 TV Trials That Shook the World: Casey Anthony, OJ Simpson, Rodney King The pop star's former doctor was found guilty after undergoing a six-week-long trial that was broadcast on HLN and detailed Jackson's final hours with Murray, who was using propofol, an operating-room anesthetic to treat chronic insomnia, that led to his death. PHOTOS: Hollywood's Notable Deaths The cardiologist's defense attorneys have asked that Murray receive probation, the Associate Press reports. They have said a jail sentence will render him unable to practice medicine and relegate him to a lifetime of ostracism. The prosecution have requested the maximum four-year jail term (which would likely be cut in half due to overcrowding), and want the doctor to pay Jackson's children, Prince, Paris and Blanket, more than $120 million in restitution. VIDEO: Dr. Conrad Murray Trial ER Doctor Testimony Before the sentencing, Jackson's family members will have the opportunity to speak, though none have announced plans to make a statement. The entertainer's mom, Katherine, told CNN Monday she hoped Murray would get the full punishment. She also said his children will not be present in court. PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery Hollywood's Biggest Real Estate Deals of the Week: Rihanna, Michael Jackson, David Schwimmer, Sue Mengers Related Topics Michael Jackson HLN Conrad Murray

Who Won The Sing-Off?

Ben Folds, Sara Bareilles and Shawn Stockman [Warning: This story unveils the champion of Season 3 in the Sing-Off. Read in the own risk.] After 16 groups and 11 times of competition, it came lower for the final three groups round the Season 3 finale in the Sing-Off Monday. Urban Method, from Colorado, CO, was the initial group removed after they sang Gym Class Heroes' "Stereo system system Hearts" and completed with judge Sara Bareilles on her behalf account new single "Gonna Overcome You." Watch full cases of The Sing-Off Dartmouth Aires, the 16-person club from Dartmouth College, was named runner-up. They chose "Paradise With The Dashboard Light" by Meat Loaf their final performance and labored with with judge Ben Folds on his classic chart-topper "Different.Inch The Aires might have been the initial college group to win the singing competition. Finally, host Nick Lachey named Pentatonix the winning quantity of The Sing-Off's third season. 5-person ensemble from Arlington, Texas walks away getting a The brand new the new sony recording contract and $200,000. Have a look at photos within the Sing-Off Before their victory lap, the crowd sang a rendition of David Guetta's "Without You" and needed on 98 Degrees' "Produce Just One Evening" with former 98 Levels lead singer Lachey. "I don't know items to say, It's surprising it," member Scott Hoying mentioned. "I'm so humbled to discuss happens with my close buddies. They're my family members. These were 16 amazing groups - It's surprising it's happened." You think the very best act won The Sing-Off?

Add Charles Grodin towards the List of subscribers Who're Pretending the Muppets are really the

I've got a soft place for 'The Great Muppet Caper.' It had been my first summary of the Muppets and is among the first 5 or 6 movies which i ever saw inside a theater. (And That I still own the collector glasses.) So, after i observed that Charles Grodin -- an actress whose work I terribly enjoy -- authored an item for Vulture about his encounters around the group of 'Caper,' I had been excited! But, obviously, it isn't an item about Grodin's actual encounters around the group of 'The Great Muppet Caper,' it is a composed story of methods he almost rested with Miss Piggy. Miss Piggy is really a puppet. This never happened. Guess what happens? I seem just like a grouch! It is a fine little tale and it is well crafted (and you will naturally like something that constitutes a mention of the 'Heaven Can Wait'). But, since the brand new movie has gone out and virtually everybody has seen it, are we able to with each other stop pretending they are living animals? Hell, even Jason Segel stopped carrying this out when he introduced the Muppeteers throughout the 'Saturday Evening Live' "great nights.Inch (Also, maybe at some point Grodin can give us some real behind the curtain particulars about 'The Great Muppet Caper. And, yes, possibly I am the only real person alive nobody wants these details.) [via Vulture] You are able to contact Mike Ryan on Twitter Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

'Kourtney & Kim Take New York' Hits Ratings Records With Season Premiere

E! Entertainment Viewers appear to be interested in the on-air dissolution of Kim Kardashian's marriage.our editor recommendsKim Kardashian Comments on First 'Kourtney & Kim Take NY' Episode'Kourtney & Kim Take NY' Premiere: 5 Things It Actually RevealedKardashian Christmas Special Reports Are 'Completely False,' Says E! RepKim Kardashian vs. 'Jersey Shore': The Frivolous Lawsuit Face-Off The new season of Kourtney & Kim Take NY, which chronicles Kim's brief married life to husband Kris Humphries, debuted big on E! Sunday night. PHOTOS: 19 of Hollywood's All-Time Shortest Marriages Preliminary ratings show that the series topped all previous openers, attracting just shy of 3.2 million total viewers during its broadcast. The previous run of the series, which bowed in January of 2011, debuted to 3 million viewers. Among those tuning in, 2.3 million were in the 18-49 demographic. That marked a 8 percent gain over the previous premiere. PHOTOS: Inside Kardashian Inc. Another big gain for the series was its showing in women 18-49. E! reports the episode ranks in the network's top 10 highest rated telecasts ever among the group. For adults 18-49, it's in the top 20. Previous Keeping Up With the Kardashians spin-off Kourtney & Khloe Take Miami averaged only 2.6 million during its second season premiere. That's not to say a showing this strong is unusual for the Kardashians. Different iterations of the series have hit recent highs, with the sixth season run of Keeping Up With the Kardashians ending on high ratings. The Sept. 5 finale averaged 3.3 million viewers, with a 15 percent gain in adults 18-49. PHOTOS: Kim Kardashian and Other Possible Hollywood Targets at the Golden Globes Most recently, the two-part special Kim's Fairytale Wedding: A Kardashian Event averaged 4.4 million viewers on its first night and 4 million during its second. The event earned respective 2.56 and 2.51 ratings in adults 18-49. The highest showing in franchise history, 4.7 million viewers, still belongs to the fifth season premiere of Keeping Up With the Kardashians in 2010. PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery Inside Kardashian Inc. Kim Kardashian Kourtney Kardashian TV Ratings Kris Humphries Kourtney & Kim Take NY

T.J. Miller Lands Lead In Foxs Comedy Pilot Little Brother, Lifts Projects Contingency

EXCLUSIVE: Actor-comedian T.J. Miller (ABC’s Carpoolers) has landed the lead in Fox’s comedy pilot Little Brother, lifting the contingency on the project written by Mike Royce, which will now proceed with production. Little Brother, a multi-camera comedy from 20th TV, 21 Laps/Adelstein Prods. and Hat Trick, is about a man who finds out that he has a half-brother (Miller) he never knew about who also happens to be an ex-con. The project was originally written by British scribe Fintan Ryan and rolled by Fox for the past 2 seasons until Everybody Loves Raymond alum Royce was brought in in September to write a new script, which netted a cast-contingent pilot order. Royce is executive producing with Adelstein, Michael Thorn, Becky Clements and Jimmy Mulville, while Ryan is co-executive producing. Miller, whose feature credits include Cloverfield, Our Idiot Brother and Yogi Bear, recently released comedy hip-hop album The Extended Play E.P. His stand-up specialNo Real Reason premiered 10 days ago on Comedy Central, with the accompanying DVD released last week. Here is a viral comedy video posted online earlier this month in conjunction with Miller’s stand-up special. He is with WME and 3 Arts.

First 'Live!' Episode After Regis Philbin's Departure Draws Good Ratings

"Live! With Kelly" Monday's Live! WIth Kelly with Kelly Ripa and guest co-host Jerry Seinfeld didn't miss a beat, drawing good ratigns amounts for your first episode in the re-named morning talker just days after Regis Philbin departed after 28 years.our editor recommendsRegis Philbin's Final 'Live!' Hits Ratings HighRegis Philbins Final Live! Episode Set to Internet Record RatingsBob Iger States He's in 'No Rush' to switch Regis Philbin on 'Live!'Regis Philbin's Last Show: Luminaries Avoid 'Live!' Host The episode, featuring site visitors Jason Segel and chef Jamie Oliver, shipped a 4. household rating inside the metered areas together with a couple.2 inside the women 25-54 demographic, up 38 percent and 57 percent compared to a year ago's comparable November ratings performance. At that time of your time, Live! wasn't any. one out of 14 in the top 15 areas that has been enhanced on its lead-in by 73 percent in many metered areas, including 13 of 15 top areas. Among the top 25 areas, Dayton released the finest household rating by getting an 8.9, with Atlanta (7.1) and Pittsburgh (6.6) following. Very high cost ticket, Monday's ratings are not even close to Philbin's final Live! episode that broadcast November. 18, which came a 7.3 household rating with 23 percent of houses tuning straight into see his farewell, according to preliminary metered-market amounts. To check on, that episode was under The famous host the famous host oprah Winfrey's final broadcast last May, which attracted in the 11.7 household rating with greater viewing levels overall at 4 p.m. once the famous host the famous host oprah broadcast. Seinfeld's last day co-hosting with Ripa is Wednesday. Neil Patrick Harris will need over for just about any days time beginning November. 28. Jerry Seinfeld TV Ratings Kelly Ripa Accept Regis and Kelly

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Taps Hollywood for Re-Election Cash (Exclusive)

Even though the 2014 NY gubernatorial election is still two years away, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo is heading west to Los Angeles to bolster his campaign coffers,The Hollywood Reporterhas learned.our editor recommendsSteven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg Support Wendy Greuel For L.A. MayorBox Office Politics: The Movies and Stars Dems vs. GOPers Love (and Love to Hate) PHOTOS: 10 Hollywood Players That Will Make a Difference in the 2012 Elections The governor -- still fresh from his victory securing marriage equality in NY -- will arrive on December 2 for a reception and dinner co-hosted by Hollywood reliables Rob and Michele Reiner, Steve Bing, Katie McGrath and J.J. Abrams, Candy Spelling, Darren Star, Chris Albrecht, Kevin Huvane, and Laura and Casey Wasserman, among others. PHOTOS: 10 Entertainers Democrats and Republicans Love to Hate The event will be held at the Los Angeles home of interior designer and White House decorator Michael S. Smith and his partner, HBO executive James Costos. (Smith and Costos, who also maintain a residence in NY, have become key Democratic fund-rasiers, bringing in more than $1 million for Barack Obama's re-election campaign. ) Cuomo has long been a Hollywood favorite, partially because of the family name. Industry politicos have held fund-raisers for every office he's ever sought.But this time around, it's different. It's much more personal, especially for the industry's marriage equality activists, who watched in awe as Cuomo masterminded NY's gay marriage law. PHOTOS: Actors Who've Played Politicians Hollywood political consultant Chad Griffin, one of the leaders in the fight against Prop. 8, is also hosting the gathering, along with Wallis Annenberg, Vanessa Williams and MPAA Chairman Christopher Dodd. L.A. mayoral candidates -- Wendy Greuel and Austin Beutner -- are also listed as sponsors. Tickets range from $1,000 for cocktails to $12,500 for dinner. Related Topics Politics

Duke Ellington's Cotton Club Parade

A NY City Center/Jazz at Lincoln Center presentation of a revue in one act. Conceived by Jack Viertel. Directed and choreographed by Warren Carlyle. Music director, Wynton Marsalis. Sets, John Lee Beatty; costumes, Toni-Leslie James; lighting, Peter Kaczorowski; sound, Scott Lehrer; production stage manager, Peter Lawrence. Opened Nov. 18, 2011, reviewed Nov. 19, 2011. Runs through Nov. 22. Running time: 1 HOUR, 25 MIN.With: Alexandria "Brinae Ali" Bradley, Everett Bradley, Andrew "Dr.Ew" Carter, Carla Cook, Nicolette DePass, Brandon Victor Dixon, DeWitt Fleming Jr., Carmen Ruby Floyd, Jared Grimes, Jeremiah "Showtyme" Haynes, Rosena M. Hill, Rachael Hollingsworth, Kendrick Jones, Monroe Kent III, Adriane Lenox, Christian Dante White, Shani "Virgo" Alston, Jason E. Bernard, Tanya Birl, Braxton Brooks, Christopher Broughton, Chanon Judson, Karine Plantadit, Monique Smith, Daniel J. Watts, Joseph Monroe Webb, Christian Dante White, J.L. Williams.The resplendently renovated City Center puts its best foot forward, with tap shoes, in "Cotton Club Parade." Wynton Marsalis and his Jazz at Lincoln Center team merge with the folks at Encores! for this breezy revue celebrating the sounds and styles of the Prohibition-era nitery which reigned over Harlem from 1924-1936. (While Duke Ellington is top-billed, almost half the score comes from white composers Harold Arlen and Jimmy McHugh.) Adriane Lenox and Brandon Victor Dixon commandingly lead the singers, the dance specialties astonish and the brass and reed players in Marsalis' orchestra stomp and wail and rock the newly-restored rafters. With no text to interrupt, this "Parade" features twenty-four musical spots in succession. Ninety-minute show is presented without an intermission, making it the briefest Encores! evening in memory. "Cotton Club Parade" is officially not part of that long-running subscription series, though, but what they call "An Encores! Special Event." There is some inevitable slow going here and there, but it is always picked up and rejuvenated by those blaring trumpets. Serving as something of a host is Dixon (an original cast member of "The Scottsboro Boys"). "I've Got the World on a String" sets the tone for the show, with Dixon charming us and seeming to be pulled aloft by a red helium balloon. Also on hand (with limited opportunities) is Everett Bradley, who leads a quartet in a fine rendition of "Digga Digga Doo." It is Lenox, a Tony winner for her dramatic turn opposite Cherry Jones in John Patrick Shanley's "Doubt," who altogether steals the show with two comedy songs, Sippie Wallace's "Women Be Wise" and Ethel Waters' "Go Back Where You Stayed Last Night." Lenox commands the stage like -- well, like Ethel Waters, delivering each entendre be it double or triple. Highpoint other than Lenox is Jared Grimes, dancing his way through his self-choreographed "Goin' Nuts." Evening's slight miscalculation is to fill the card with seventeen soloists; nobody gets more than two or three spots. While this brings us a fair number of strong performers, especially in the dance area, it doesn't allow anyone other than Lenox to standout. (Carla Cook, who sings three classics -- "Stormy Weather," "I Can't Give You Anything but Love" and "Ill Wind" -- doesn't quite land them, alas.) Sometimes, as in the instrumental "Braggin' in Brass," it's more than enough just to hear the band explode. Director-choreographer Warren Carlyle, an Encores! mainstay whose work is currently on view in "Hugh Jackman Back on Broadway" and "Follies," includes some impressive group numbers, recreating what one must suppose is the feeling of a Cotton Club floorshow. Many of the featured dancers, though, seem to be contributing their own steps. Sitting upstage center with his trumpet, Marsalis is one of the main attractions of the affair. "Cotton Club Parade" marks the first collaboration between Jazz at Lincoln Center and Encores!, which plan to give us a new show every two years. This one perfectly blends the strengths of the two orgs. Renovated City Center looks like a million bucks, or rather, $56 million. The City Center board made the gutsy decision to solve the cramped seating and sight line problems by reconfiguring the house and reducing the former capacity of 2,750 by some five hundred seats. All new seating and newly-raked risers in the mezzanine and balcony make this one of the most comfortable houses in town. A non-scientific survey indicates that City Center now has considerably more restroom stalls than the larger Carnegie and Avery Fisher Halls. The ornate decoration of the house -- originally Mecca Temple, built in 1923 by the Shriners -- has been gloriously restored, too. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

New 'Arrested Development' TV Series Would Go To Netflix

The Bluth family's master intend to reclaim the general public spotlight has moved several steps forward in recent several weeks, with possibly the greatest move of all of them made over the past weekend: new instances of "Arrested Development" are formally visiting Netflix. Deadline reviews that Netflix has outbid prominent pay cable systems to achieve the privileges towards the approaching year of "Arrested Development," a number of episodes which will apparently create a large-screen comeback. The precise quantity of episodes remains undetermined, and it is stated that specific episodes is going to be designated to a particular figures. (Please, someone get me that Tobias Funke episode As soon as possible!) "Everybody, ourselves incorporated, appears to seem like the Bluths left the party a little too early, stated "Arrested Development" co-producers John Grazer and Ron Howard inside a statement. Getting a set back from cancellation rarely happens, however, 'Arrested' always involved as unconventional because they get, therefore it appears totally appropriate this reveal that broke the mold is smashing it to pieces once more." Though no deals happen to be signed between twentieth century Fox TV and also the former "Arrested Development" cast, it's stated that everyone from Jason Bateman to Michael Cera have expressed their curiosity about the comeback. Quite simply, stop searching so blue: the Bluths are almost back! Discover the shocking truth below for the listing of "Arrested Development" wishes. Inform us that which you think about the "Arrested Development" news within the comments section as well as on Twitter!

New Zealand Vies for First Oscar Nomination in Foreign Language Category

This story first appeared in the Nov. 25 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine.our editor recommendsThe Orator (O Le Tulafale): Film Review'The Orator' Named New Zealand's First Foreign-Language Oscar Entry When Samoan director Tusi Tamasese first met New Zealand producer Catherine Fitzgerald at a Wellington film school, his greatest ambition was to "make a short film." Three years later, Tamasese, 36, is being hailed as a brave new voice in world cinema, and his debut feature, The Orator, is New Zealand's first-ever entry in the foreign-language Oscar race. Orator is pioneering in more ways than that: It's the first feature shot entirely in the Samoan language and the first filmed on the South Pacific island of Upolu. The story focuses on Saili, the son of the dead village chief who has been ostracized by the community because he is a dwarf. Quiet and unassuming, Saili is forced to defend his family and way of life with nothing more than words and the power of his voice. In doing so, he claims his rightful place as chief. Tamasese, who grew up on Upolu, the smaller of Samoa's two islands, says it was important that Samoa become a character in the film. "The landscape, people, culture, images, color, sound and feel of Samoa offer this story a new and unique perspective of life," he says. While he wrote the script in English and translated it back into Samoan, he says he was careful to maintain authenticity by shooting on location with a mostly untrained local cast. Capturing the rhythms and cadence of spoken Samoan were key to the film's plot, he adds, particularly the difference between the villagers' everyday musical language and the orators' more formal speech. "Formal oratory is part of Samoa's poetry and history," says Tamasese. "I wanted to showcase that as well as the language of everyday life." Tamasese's ambling, observant directing style, which he says is derived from traditional Samoan storytelling, has wowed international critics and festival audiences alike. Orator was showered with honors upon its premiere at the Venice International Film Festival, where it was named best film by the CinemAvvenire youth jury, took the top prize from Europe's art house cinemas association and received a special mention from the jurors of the Venice Horizons sidebar. And star Fiaula Sanote has picked up a best actor nomination from the Asia Pacific Screen Awards, to be handed out in November. Amid all of the plaudits, the soft-spoken Tamasese remains humble. He has an idea for his next project but doesn't want to give away details. His hope, he says, is that Orator will pave the way for a new Samoan style of filmmaking "that equally tells a Pacific Island story that the whole cinema world can understand and appreciate." Related Topics Oscars International Asia Oscars 2012

Olsen And Close Headline Therese Raquin

A brand new adaptation from the Zola novelThey're expected to become rivals for the following Best Actress oscar, but Elizabeth Olsen and Glenn Close will shortly be joining forces inside a latest version of Therese Raquin.Emile Zola's naturalist 1867 novel requires the eponymous orphan heroine being railroaded into an unsatisfied marriage by her overbearing aunt, Madame Raquin. Chained towards the feeble Camille, Therese starts a hostile affair using the dashing Laurent, nevertheless its future isn't a happy one, and there is murder afoot...Therese is really a meaty role for Olsen, following her breakout performance in Martha Marcy May Marlene. Likewise Madame Raquin is really a strong part for Close, who'll wish to capitalise on her behalf large "comeback" in Albert Nobbs (although Therese Raquin calls for her being paralysed for any large area of the run-time whether it remains faithful towards the novel).The adaptor is Charlie Stratton, an actress (he is at the Dirty Dancing TV series) switched author and producer, who began to chop his teeth like a director on series' like Everwood and also the Beautiful Existence. Therese Raquin is going to be his first gig as principal director on the large project, and shooting begins early in the year.

Lionsgate's 'The Hunger Games' to Screen in China

TORONTO - Lionsgate's The Hunger Games isn't due in theaters until March 2012, but the mini-studio is already ramping up for a global release on a number of fronts, including China.our editor recommendsLionsgate Posts Q2 Loss on Box Office Duds'Hunger Games': 8 New Posters From the Upcoming Lionsgate Movie (Photos)Jennifer Lawrence: 'Hunger Games Is Not Twilight' PHOTOS: 'The Hunger Games' Official Posters Lionsgate co-COO Joe Drake on Thursday told entertainment analysts during a morning call that a distribution deal for the major Asian market was in place. Asked if The Hunger Games will number among the 20 foreign films okayed each year by Chinese authorities for cinematic viewing, Drake answered coyly: "We will be released in China." At the same time, the indie studio's first movie in the trilogy of adaptations from Suzanne Collins' novels, set for theatrical release on March 23, 2012, will not screen in Imax theaters. Drake said other large format theaters owned and operated by major exhibition chains will screen The Hunger Games, but Imax will not follow suit due to a pre-existing agreement with a rival studio. The latest news on the upcoming release of The Hunger Games came as Lionsgate discussed its latest financial results with analysts. PHOTOS: 'The Hunger Games' First Look The big profits to be potentially spun-off from the upcoming March 2012 release and future sequels will go some way to shoring up confidence in Lionsgate's theatrical release slate, after it posted a $24.6 million Q2 2011 loss Wednesday due to poor box office from Conan the Barbarian, Warrior and Abduction. With much hinging on how The Hunger Games performs in theaters, Lionsgate is also eyeing an aggressive merchandising program to emerge alongside a lucrative movie franchise from the teen book trilogy. Vancouver-based Lionsgate has lined up Striker Entertainment, the same licensing and merchandising agency that handles the Twilight franchise for Summit Entertainment. "We have the same A-team on board. With their guidance, we will be strong in specialty stores, be very present, but not over-push merchandise going into the theatrical release," Drake told analysts. The strategy is to first establish the theatrical movie brand before advancing aggressively into big box retailers with The Hunger Games merchandise. Lionsgate executives also met with international distribution partners at the American Film Market last week, screening the trailer for The Hunger Games and discussing a global day-and-date release pattern. Drake insisted Lionsgate stands to profit handsomely if the upcoming March 2012 release lives up to expectations and out-performs in global theaters. "We were able to carve very favorable deals. Not only did we sell the title well, to help mitigate some risk, but we have enormous upside," he said. Related Topics International Lionsgate Hunger Games Conan the Barbarian

Who Should Replace Brett Ratner?

After Brett Ratner’s spectacular self-triggered demise as Oscarcast producer, the Academy can get lower to business obtaining a alternative to participate Don Mischer in acquiring the pieces. I’ve heard speculation different from Scott Sanders (who was simply eyed before Ratner got the jerk) to previous Oscar producers Joe Roth, Adam Shankman and Laurence Mark. Harvey Weinstein offered an because they are suggestion last evening. Weinstein, which has sitting through plenty of Oscarcasts, suggested drafting Saturday Evening Live producer Lorne Michaels, and achieving Tina Fey mixed up in writing. The idea is they can make Eddie Murphy comfortable and supply the broadcast a effective comic focus. I’m unsure Michaels or Fey could free time using their weekly show obligations in NY, though. Who should result in the show?

Walsh: Finds his 'Way' into a new job

Kevin WalshGetting tossed from a vehicle by Scott Rudin on the London highway has its own benefits."I'm not sure what you've learned about Scott, but every story holds true,Inch jokes one-time Rudin assistant Kevin Walsh, who characterizes his time spent using the mercurial producer like a tremendous learning chance. "However for every story you find out about how bad he's, how tough he's, it's rarely printed how witty he's. He is doing possess a spontaneity. I really like him for which he trained me and what he opened up up for me personally.InchWalsh released his showbiz career being an assistant to music mogul Tommy Mottola before seguing towards the Rudin publish."Four assistants got fired in front of me," recalls the Lafayette College grad of his first days at work, which incorporated Rudin ripping a fax from the wall and hurling it across an area. "I went from fifth assistant to first assistant within six or seven days."The Boston native parlayed his stint dealing with Rudin on seven films including "The Hrs" and "The Royal Tenenbaums" right into a writing career, establishing numerous projects out and about including "The Leaves," according to his original comicbook, at Summit.But he soon found the final outcome the scribe existence wasn't for him."I felt like I had been placing a square peg inside a round hole trying to become a author," states Walsh. "I have discovered previously 3 years that I am a natural producer. The 2 intersect because I enjoy sit lower with authors and determine a tale.InchHowever it required more false begins before Walsh fully devoted to creating. He dabbled with the thought of helming, and arrived a number of assistant director gigs working directly behind Steven Spielberg on "War from the Mobile phone industry's," "Munich" and also the approaching "The Adventures of Tintin." Walsh even unintentionally nabbed a plum acting role when he attended a marriage by which helmer Paul Thomas Anderson facilitated as minister. Anderson loved Walsh's retro looks and cast him in the approaching period drama "The Actual.InchWhen Nat Faxon and Jim Rash's hot script "The Way In Which, Long AgoInch came due last year, Walsh pounced. The approaching-of-age dramedy, that was setup at Mandate Pictures with Principato-Youthful and Shawn Levy's 21 Laps creating, attracted numerous large-title stars and company directors including Levy, Tom Bezucha and Alexander Payne. Walsh convinced Groundlings alums Faxon and Rash, who also composed Payne's "The Descendants," to direct. Producer has become in talks with Mike Gyllenhaal to star.Walsh is also creating the political action-thriller "Patriot Lower" at New Regency. CAA is to Tom Hanks to star within the pic that begins when Air Pressure One will get shot lower over Pakistan and also the leader finds themself away from home.Walsh models out his approaching creating slate using the revenge thriller "The Gringo," with James McTeigue pointing, and "King Dom," composed by "The Break-Up" scribe Jay Lavender."The many other career incarnations tends to make us a better producer," Walsh states. 10 PRODUCERS To Look At 2011Jason Michael Berman Borderline Films Tyler Davidson & Sophia Lin James Gay-Rees Lawrence Inglee Red-colored Granite Pictures Laura Rister Jonathan Schwartz Diarmid Scrimshaw Kevin Walsh Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

Phase 4 Picks Up All North American Rights to 'Hick'

Phase 4 Films has picked up all U.S. and Canadian rights to director Derick Martini's Toronto Film Festival entry Hick, starring Chloe Grace Moretz, Blake Lively, Eddie Redmayne, Juliette Lewis and Alec Baldwin.our editor recommendsHick: Toronto Review Phase 4 president-CEO Berry Meyerowitz announced the deal with Hick Picture Productions president Charles De Portes. A spring 2012 release is planned. Based on the book of same name by Andrea Portes, Hick is about a 13-year-old girl (Moretz) who, tired of fending for herself and her mom's penchant for hard-drinking men, hits the road in hopes of becoming a superstar. Along the way, she meets a drifter with a chip on his shoulder (Redmayne) and a troubled but spirited woman (Lively) who takes the girl under her wing. "We've had Derek Martini on our radar since he entered the scene with his edgy film Lymelife," Meyerowitz said. "Hick is an amazing, pull no punches adventure and we could not ask for a more talented cast." The deal was negotiated by Phase 4 senior vice president of acquistions Larry Greenberg, Cassian Elwes of CAA and Graham Taylor at WME on behalf of the filmmakers. Related Topics Blake Lively Chloe Moretz

CBS Beats 3Q Earnings Predictions With Retransmission Consent And Digital Dough

CBS also introduced it’s growing its share repurchasing program by $1.5B — ithas already spent $850M from the previous $1.5B authorization. For 3Q earnings, CBS states it had net gain of $338M, up 6.6% versus this past year’s 3Q, on revenues of $3.37B, up 2%. Earnings at 50 cents a share beat the 46 cents that experts expected, even though they figured that revenues will come in at $3.43B. The organization states that revenues for that Entertainment unit, including the CBS network and CBS Films, was up 1% to $1.63B. It cites challenges from “the timing of domestic distribution sales” like a challenge although it achieved positive results from new cash from pay TV retransmission consent deals and digital streaming contracts with companies including Netflix. Cable systems, including Showtime, were up 14% to $420M, partially because of rate increases. The Simon & Schuster posting unit was up 1% to $220M, assisted by sales of Jaycee Dugard’s A Stolen Existence and Dick Cheney’s During My Time. But the organization’s local TV and r / c were lower 3% to $656M without this past year’s political advertisements. Outside ad sales were up 4% to $477M assisted by alterations in foreign currency rates. CBS chief L'ensemble des Moonves states he's “confident that people will close out 2011 strongly, and anticipate a good 2012 by which we'll progressively take advantage of movie, retransmission consent, reverse compensation from affiliate marketers, worldwide and native possibilities in addition to political advertising that promises to be really robust.”

Jimmy Fallon Dishes On Making Attacking Young Boys Spoof '(It Is Not My) Baby

First Released: November 3, 2011 12:54 PM EDT Credit: NBC Caption Jimmy Fallon works '(It Is Not My) Baby on Late Evening with Jimmy Fallon on November 2, 2011LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Jimmy Fallon is getting a chuckle with Justin Biebers alleged baby dad drama. On Wednesdays Late Evening with Jimmy Fallon, the funnyman first showed his latest spoof song, (It Is Not My) Baby, poking fun in a womans declare that the 17-year-old singer may be the father of her child something the performers repetition has adamantly refused. Jimmy known as into to gain access to Hollywood Survive Thursday morning telling Billy Rose bush and Package Hoover the Twitterverse was overflowing following the song opened. Today I awoke and my Twitter feed was from the charts you receive some that Bieber fever, you receive a hit off that Bieber stuff, he stated, explaining that they short amount of time to produce the piece. We'd the hairpiece, I clearly dont seem like Attacking Young Boys, and so i placed on the Bieber hairpiece therefore we requested The Roots when they could learn [the song,] he stated. Have you ever heard from Bieber? Package requested. I havent been told by him yet, but I know for certain that Ill listen to him or his lawyers within the next 30 minutes, Jimmy stated having a laugh. Browse the Jimmy carrying out (It Is Not My) Baby, HERE! Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

'The Muppets': Jason Segel, Amy Adams Search for Kermit, Miss Piggy Has a Showdown in New Clips (Video)

Disney released three new clips from its upcoming The Muppets movie on Wednesday.our editor recommends'The Muppets' at D23: Jason Segel Talks About Their Comedic Influence (Video)'The Muppets' Miss Piggy Disses Lady Gaga's 'Faux Frog' Kermit Coat The Muppets Parody R-Rated 'Girl With the Dragon Tattoo' in New Trailer (Video) The movie, which stars Jason Segel and Amy Adams, features Jim Henson's beloved characters and introduces a new Muppet named Walter. Chris Cooper and Rashida Jones co-star. VIDEO: 'The Muppets' Trailer Showcases Hollywood Cameos The film centers on the efforts of Gary (Segel), his girlfriend Mary (Adams) and brother Walter to save the Muppet Theater from being razed by a nefarious oilman (Cooper) who wants to use the property to drill oil recently discovered there. To do so, they must reunite the Muppets, who have all gone their separate ways. In one clip, Gary, Mary and Walter are searching for Kermit in Los Angeles -- where they make an unscheduled pit stop at famous hot dog eatery Pink's. STORY: Kermit as Mogul, Farting Fozzie Bear: How Disney's Muppets Movie Has Purists Rattled Another provides a bit of nostalgia for Muppets when Miss Piggy takes down another pig with her signature "hey-ya!" karate chop. Segel also co-wrote the movie with Nicholas Stoller and serves as executive producer. The movie, which marks the first Muppets feature film since 1999's Muppets From Space, opens Nov. 23. Related Topics Amy Adams Chris Cooper Jason Segel Rashida Jones The Muppets

DreamWorks' Jeffrey Katzenberg Considers Bold Expansion (Exclusive)

Is Jeffrey Katzenberg about to grow his empire? If DreamWorks Animation goes it alone when its alliance with Paramount ends in 2012, Katzenberg is considering forming a co-op to distribute third-party films in addition to DWA's lucrative animated titles.our editor recommends'Puss in Boots': How it Won the Weekend Box Office, But Disappointed Wall StreetDreamWorks Animation Extends Chief Marketing Officer Anne Globe's Contract Such a dramatic move would open up new business opportunities for DWA but require additional overhead, such as new marketing and distribution execs. The strategy could be a boost to the public company, whose tiny slate of films is scrutinized by Wall Street. When Puss in Boots opened Oct. 28 to $34.1 million, hammered by a freakishly early nor'easter, Janney Montgomery Scott analyst Tony Wible complained it was "even worse than our bearish [predictions]," and the stock dropped 8 percent to close at $18.56 on Oct. 31. PHOTOS: 'Puss in Boots' and 9 Other Inappropriately Sexy Cartoons To help explore three key options -- including self-distributing only DWA titles or negotiating a new deal with Paramount or another studio -- Katzenberg has recruited Chuck Viane, who stepped down as Disney's longtime president of distribution this year. "One of the things we've thought about is creating a co-op in which we would distribute films from other independent producers, and there are even some mini-majors that might want to have that kind of scale to service them and to reduce their costs," Katzenberg tells The Hollywood Reporter. "These are big ideas and big opportunities that are about much more than just marketing and distributing two or three DreamWorks titles a year." Reteaming with Viane -- whom Katzenberg and former Disney studio chief Dick Cook brought to Disney 27 years ago -- strengthens Katzenberg's bargaining position, since Viane has deep ties with the theater-owner community. "As I told Jeffrey, part of my problem has been answering the phone from all these people who want to have these conversations," Viane says. PHOTOS: Executives at the Academy Awards Katzenberg underscores that he doesn't favor any one option at this point. He intends to start talks with Paramount and any other studio by springtime before deciding his course by summer 2012. Paramount's Brad Grey wants a higher distribution fee than the 8 percent DWA now pays; Katzenberg isn't likely to go along. "Clearly, being with a major studio, you have the benefit of their infrastructure. And most of these companies have affiliated businesses that can help you," he says, adding that Paramount has done a phenomenal job with his movies, which have generated $10 billion. "But controlling your own enterprise has a lot of advantages. You're not relying on someone else, you're not ever taking a back seat to anybody else's agenda, you're never in conflict with somebody else's needs or problems or scheduling." DWA wouldn't have to start from scratch, either, since it already handles its own consumer products. Still, in addition to creating a theatrical operation, it would have to set up a home video division (which Paramount now handles, along with television sales), but Katzenberg says that's hardly "rocket science," noting that DWA COO Ann Daly has experience in that arena. She headed worldwide home entertainment at DreamWorks SKG -- the studio that Katzenberg created with David Geffen and Steven Spielberg in 1994 and from which DWA was spun off in 2004. If Katzenberg does get into distribution, he wouldn't be remaking DWA into a new version of the original DreamWorks. But the move would raise an intriguing scenario: There would be nothing to prevent current DreamWorks partners Spielberg and Stacey Snider from working with DWA when their multiyear deal with Disney ends in 2015. Related Topics Jeffrey Katzenberg