'Homeland' scores 1.7 million for Sunday finale

The growing season finale of "Homeland" came 1.7 million audiences Sunday evening for Showtime. Coupled with a later showing, the episode received an overall total of two million audiences. Which was enough to really make it probably the most-viewed season finale associated with a first-year Showtime series. When additional linear telecasts, in addition to Digital recording device and When Needed usage, are incorporated, "Homeland" is calculating 4.two million audiences. "Homeland," in line with the Israeli series "Criminals of War," stars Claire Danes and Mandy Patinkin as CIA agents, in addition to Damian Lewis like a taken but lately launched soldier suspected of turning against America. Professional producers are Howard Gordon, Alex Gansa, Avi Nir, Went Telem, Gideon Raff and Michael Cuesta. "Homeland" was preceded at 9 p.m. through the sixth-season finale of "Dexter," which in fact had an aud of two.two million because of its first telecast and a pair of.7 for that evening. Show is calculating 5.4 million audiences across all platforms. Star and professional producer Michael C. Hall lately reupped his deal to follow the show for an additional two seasons. Contact Stuart Levine at stuart.levine@variety.com

TLC's 'All-American Muslim': Controversy Does Not Equal Ratings

Anger Management distributor Debmar-Mercury is hoping to lure NATPE's station buyers with its starCharlie Sheen.our editor recommendsChuck Lorre Nearly Quit 'Two and Half Men' Because Of Charlie SheenCharlie Sheen's 'Anger Management' Lands First International Deal With Canada's CTV Lionsgate Vice Chair Talks Charlie Sheen Show, Netflix, Summit Deal, 'Hunger Games' Co-presidentsMort Marcus and Ira Bernstein are expected totouch down in Miami Beach for the annual syndication conference in late January with their Lionsgate-produced sitcom's star. They will host an invite-only party with Sheen on the evening of Monday, Jan. 23. PHOTOS: Charlie Sheen's Wacky Twit Pics The pair and its partners on the Lionsgate-produced series are banking on the media interest in Sheen's next move translating to interest from station buyers. The series, loosely based on Revolution Studio's 2003 film by the same name, will begin its network run with 10 episodes on FX this summer. If the episodes hit a certain ratings threshold, the down-the-middle sitcom will be granted an additional 90 episodes. PHOTOS: Charlie Sheen's Colorful Career Given the size of the order, along with the model Debmar has pioneered with other TV fare from Tyler Perry and Ice Cube, the company will begin shopping it to station buyers for its syndicated run at NATPE. Earlier this month, Management inked a lucrativedeal to air the series in Canada. Canadian broadcaster Bell Media will broadcast the series on its CTV Network, which already airs Sheen's former vehicle Two and a Half Men. All of this comes before the cast has been set. Though showrunnerBruce Helfordhas already hired his writing staff and begun handing in story ideas, an actress to star opposite Sheen has yet to be selected. Email: Lacey.Rose@THR.com Twitter: @LaceyVRose PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery Charlie Sheen's Colorful Career Related Topics Charlie Sheen Natpe

Matt Damon Calls Tony Gilroy's 'Bourne Ultimatum' Script 'Unreadable,' Quickly Apologizes

It appears that interior designer and Spago co-founderBarbara Lazaroff comes with an problem with ex-husband Wolfgang Puck's redesign plans for that restaurant.our editor recommendsSpago Intends to Close Temporarily in Summer time 2012 (Exclusive)The Eat Sheet: Wolfgang Puck Dishes on His New Restaurant in the Hotel Bel-Air (Q&A) Lazaroff, who did the restaurant's design if this opened up in 1997, states on her behalf Facebook page, inside a publish that went to more than 3,000 buddies: "Why would my ex wish to tear this restaurant apart? Change for change sake? A total waste of money ... but really all ego?" Puck told The Hollywood Reporter on March 20, 2011 that his Beverly Hillsides flagship would shut lower for 6 to 8 days within the summer time of 2012 to redo the restaurant.Waldo Fernandez, the designer of West Hollywood's Soho House,was selected for theredesign. PHOTOS: Greatest Hollywood Splurges It appears the redo is much more than Lazaroff expected. She asks, "why rip out this gorgeous skylight and change it having a flat obvious one ... who'll clean the bird poop off it every single day.Inch She's also upset, though less than just as much, using the alternative "from the works of art I commissioned" with a lengthy wine wall. She asks, "why don't you compromise and then leave one painting?" It will get a little more personal when she asks about altering the colour plan to black, gray and brown together with removing the "art glass" between your kitchen and also the dining area and it is alternative with plain glass. "Why, for which other purpose rather than say, Barbara's design is certainly going!Inch she creates. Another change that doesn't meet her approval may be the entry/bar area's flooring being transformed from stone to carpet. "Who carpet within the primary entry inside a high traffic area?" she asks after which states, "Oh he would cut in stone in to the stone, however when he discovered it had been too hard (he) considered this dysfunctional option." Sufficiently excited, Lazaroff requires a shot in the bar design saying the suggested candy striped awning includes a look "from a Chicago Godfather bar." Ouch. Onto towards the private diner where she states there'd be "garden trellis work all over the walls with fake French doorways plastered from the expanse from the biggest wall ... going nowhere." There is a stray line that states "remove the olive trees within the garden," which seems to mean they'd be removed, after which comes her final reaction that came having seen the plans, "I believed it was a chapter of Ashton Kuchner's Punk'd [sic] ... it had been a chapter of Pucked .. Ugly is Ugly." She finishes with "because the designer who made it happen all gratis, being an owner ... it's time to speak up!" It appears she did. When arrived at for comment, Lazaroff, who based on the Wolfgang Puck corporate website, is really a partner in the organization, stated she "would rather this 't be released since it was on my small personal Facebook page." She added the posting was "not really a personal vendetta against Waldo. However I have lots of money committed to the restaurant. Will it need refreshing? Absolutely. We want new carpeting, new chairs. But I wish to are able to afford to repair things in the kitchen area. I'd rather not see money wasted." A Spago representative stated Puck couldn't be arrived at for comment. The pair divorced in 2002. Related Subjects Wolfgang Puck Facebook Dining

Pols narrow language in Piracy Act

Cruz Schmidt In front of a home Judiciary Committee election on Thursday, committee chairman Lamar Cruz (R-Texas) revealed numerous changes to suggested antipiracy legislation that goal to appease experts who the bill is written too broadly and may stifle innovation.The alterations towards the Stop Online Piracy Act, revealed Monday, narrow the phrase rogue websites devoted to infringing activities. Additionally, it makes obvious that provisions would apply simply to foreign sites -- an attempt to ease concerns the new law would create liabilities for Online sites companies and pressure these to police domestic sites.Numerous changes usually are meant to address concerns the legislation would hinder the architecture from the Internet, because it would require that foreign sites be blocked by stopping them from solving to that particular Website.Within the new text from the bill, Internet companies no more could be needed to redirect customers once they attempt to access a rogue site, however they still would need to do something to avoid customers from being able to access an illegal site. The brand new text also requires an "inter-agency expert" to review any impact it's on DNS. The alterations also remove essential by which copyright holders would first need to serve a notice to payment processors and ad systems before following through in courts to pressure these to stop support of rogue sites. Experts had billed the provision would basically imply that suspect sites might be stop without having the ability to defend themselves in the court.The legislation, just like a companion bill within the Senate, is targeted at curbing rogue websites overseas by permitting the Justice Dept. to acquire court orders to pressure payment processors, ad systems, search engines like google and ISPs to chop off support, whether by crippling links or stopping searches from solving to particular domain title. Smith's changes remove a particular deadline of 5 days for organizations to do something against rogue sites, changing it with language they should act "as expeditiously as you possibly can.InchHowever the changes continue to be unlikely to appease everybody, particularly Google, among the chief competitors from the legislation.Which was apparent as Google's executive chairman Eric Schmidt spoke to reporters after giving an address in the Economic Club of Washington on Monday, charging the legislation would add up to "criminalizing links." Google along with other Internet firms have belittled the debts as providing them with new liability to police the web, and they've been became a member of by a number of public interest groups which have elevated freedom of expression concerns.Supporters' "goal is affordable, and also the mechanism is terrible," Schmidt stated after his speech, based on Bloomberg News. "By criminalizing links, what these bills do is that they pressure you to definitely take content from the Internet. In so doing, it's a kind of censorship."Michael O'Leary, senior professional Vice president for global policy and exterior matters in the MPAA, known as Schmidt's comment a "new weapon in (Google's) toolbox of hyperbole.""There's broad recognition that companies online ecosystem possess a serious responsibility to focus on criminal activity," O'Leary stated. "This kind of rhetoric only works as a distraction and that i hope isn't a stalling tactic."He added: "Schmidt's pleading using the audience to impress stop stealing might be bolstered by Google taking concrete steps to handle the growing problem of rogue websites."When the legislation passes the home Judiciary Committee, as industry reps expect, the next phase will be a floor election. With Congress wrangling over a number of other conditions prior to the holiday recess, such as the extention of the payroll tax cut, you will find doubts that it'll occur through the finish of the season. The Senate version also offers yet to really make it towards the floor, and among the bill's chief competitors, Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), has vowed a filibuster.Nonetheless, each side within the debate within the legislation are participating in a flurry of lobbying prior to the House Judiciary election. Demand Progress stated 70 reps of tech companies and advocacy groups held a method session over the past weekend and also have released an offer known as "Censor Everything" week, with the aim of driving "more constituent contacts to Congress than we have observed in years," within the words of Demand Progress executive director David Segal.On Tuesday, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, a vital supporter from the legislation, is holding an expo of counterfeit merchandise known as "Rogue Website Roulette," to become in a Capitol Hill meeting room. Cruz is scheduled to deal with the big event, together with other union and industry supporters. Also on Tuesday, MPAA chairman Chris Dodd will address copyright thievery within an appearance before progressive think tank the middle for American Progress. Contact Ted Manley at ted.manley@variety.com

Amy Winehouse's 'Lioness' Tops U.K. Charts; 2011's Highest Music Sales Week

NY - Investment firm FMR LLC, the parent of Fidelity Management & Research Co., has added to its stake in Discovery Communications and now controls 18.2 percent of the cable networks company's Class A stock, according to a Monday regulatory filing.our editor recommendsDiscovery Communications CEO David Zaslav Urges Patience For OWN LaunchLowe's Under Fire for Pulling 'All-American Muslim' Ads The filing showed that the Boston-based firm owned 25,699,140 shares of Class A stock, or 18.209 percent. An older filing shows that FMR held 24.5 million shares of Discovery, led by CEO David Zaslav, as of Sept. 30. The purchase of more stock is typically seen as a sign that an investor sees upside in a stock. As is common practice in these cases, a Discovery spokeswoman declined comment. In October, FMR slashed its stake in AOL to less than 5 percent after raising it to 10.32 percent in July. The investment company also owns stock in the likes of the Walt Disney Co., Time Warner, Comcast, DirecTV, Apple, Google and Amazon.com, among others. Email: Georg.Szalai@thr.com Twitter: @georgszalai Related Topics Discovery Communications

Theron and Oswalt Make a Perfect Imperfect Pair in 'Young Adult'

Charlize Theron is stretchingand not in a fun way."I'm so old," she croaks, her back an obvious source of discomfort. Patton OswaltTheron's co-star in the new Jason ReitmanDiablo Cody picture "Young Adult"chimes in with a helpful journalism tip. "So your first words will be 'Wracked by osteoporosis, Charlize Theron '." Theron laughs, and Oswalt continues. "That will be your opening sentence."Well, third sentence will have to do. But the easy patter between the two actors demonstrates that the chemistry they share in "Young Adult" isn't limited to the screen. Theron is, of course, a 10-foot-tall Oscar-toting screen goddess who wields all the knock-'em-dead looks of the fashion model she once was. Oswalt is a short comedian's comedian whose acting chops have made him a big-screen secret weapon deployed in films as varied as the Pixar blockbuster "Ratatouille" and the indie darling "Big Fan." These two should, according to all laws of nature, not be friends. Yet they are. That's kind of the point.In "Young Adult," written by Cody and directed by erstwhile nominee Reitman, Theron plays Mavis Gary, an alcoholic ghostwriter of kids' fiction who, on the verge of bottoming out, returns to her Minnesota hometown with designs to seduce her high school squeezenow married with a child. Her plan goes sour from the get-go, and as Mavis falls apart, she finds herself hanging out more and more with Matt Freehauf (Oswalt), a former classmate whom she ignored in high school, back when she was queen bee and he was the victim of shocking abuse at the hands of the crowd she ran with. Reunited, they form an unlikely (and unhealthy) but believable pair.The bond that the actors developed was evident from the first time they met, at a table read of the script. "We just clicked," Oswalt says, addressing his co-star. "I knew that [Reitman] wanted you for the role really bad, and I didn't know that we were going to click the way we did."Working Vacation For Theron, the task in front of her was to portray Mavis as she saw the character on the page: A woman whose actions are horrible but who is ultimately a likable person. "I think, when you read a character like that, you'd have to be an idiot not to see the potential for it," Theron says, "especially for a woman in this day and age. I think that there's something very rare when something like that comes across, when you see a female character be that conflicted, and showing the not-so-pretty side of human behavior when it comes to women. Those are the gems. And in the hands of someone like Jason Reitman, they're lottery tickets." Theron signed on for the role just weeks before shooting was to begin. Then she took the script with her on vacationto Bora Bora."You went to Bora Bora?" Oswalt says, expressing genuine surpriseor a convincing facsimile of it. "Goddamn it. I hired an acting coach." Oswalt worked with coach Nancy Banks, whom he calls "amazing," to help him prepare. Together they went through the script, line by line. Banks told the actor not to worry about creating too detailed a backstory for his character, arguing that no person, real or fictional, knows one's own story correctly. Theron agrees with the approach. "I don't spend a lot of time on backstory," she says.But the most obvious challenge facing Oswalt was nailing Matt's physical disability. The character walks with a severe limp and uses a cane. "I had to figure out how the leg worked and then didn't work, and how the cane would replace that," he says. "My physical therapist gave me a sheet with all these exercises on it and said, 'At the end of the day, do these stretches, because if you don't, you could permanently walk that way.' That was really nerve-racking."Unrehearsed The "click" that Theron and Oswalt felt at that first table read was proved to indicate a deeper bond: Both Theron and Oswalt are dismissive of long rehearsal periodsa good thing, given that their director feels the same way. "If you overthink the actual scene in rehearsal too much, it will just freeze you up and the life is gone," Oswalt says. "It's better to jump in, make a couple of mistakes. Sometimes the mistakes are better than the written word."Both actors, of course, heap plenty of credit on Cody's written word, noting that they stuck to the script for most of the shootsave one scene that Reitman tossed out and ordered Theron and Oswalt to improvise. It was one of several in which the actors' appreciation for each other grew."Not to blow smoke up your ass," Oswalt tells Theron, "but in those scenes with you, you did the one thing that most actors do not have the guts to do, which was in some scenes you would give me fucking nothing. Most actors are like, 'I want to be present, and I'm listening.' But Mavis, there are just scenes where she is not there." Because it was part of Mavis' character to not be present, Theron's willingness to do the same helped Oswalt thrive in their scenes. "I lucked out," he tells Theron. "You, Diablo's script, Jason, boom. I hit the trifecta. Thank you."Theron smiles at her co-star. "Oh, my God," she says."And Bora Bora," Oswalt adds. "I would like to thank the country of Bora Bora."Charlize Theron Outtakes Won an Oscar in 2004 for best actress for her turn in "Monster" and was nominated in 2006 for "North Country"Trained as a ballet dancer at the Joffrey Ballet School in NY until a knee injury ended her dance careerWill next be seen as Queen Ravenna alongside Kristen Stewart and Chris Hemsworth in "Snow White and the Huntsman"Patton Oswalt Outtakes Co-founded "The Comedians of Comedy" tour with Maria Bamford, Zach Galifianakis, and Brian PosehnEarned a Grammy nomination for his 2009 comedy album, "My Weakness Is Strong"Was nominated for the breakthrough award at the 2009 Gotham Independent Film Awards for his role in the film "Big Fan"

Caitlin Plays Herself

Joe Swanberg and Caitlin Stainken in "Caitlin Plays Herself."A Swanberry production. Produced by Joe Swanberg. Directed, edited by Joe Swanberg. Script, Caitlin Stainken, Swanberg.With: Caitlin Stainken, Joe Swanberg, Frank V. Ross, Spencer Parsons, Megan Mercier, Kurt Chiang, Tim Reid, Adam Wingard.The newest in Joe Swanberg's self-reflective series about artistic indecision (after "Art History," "Silver Bullets" and "The Zone") focuses on real-existence performance artist Caitlin Stainken (who also co-written) and her intermittent relationship by getting an indie filmmaker carried out, not remarkably, by Swanberg themselves. Composed largely of fixed, extended medium shots and extended shots, "Caitlin Plays Herself" is sliced up into discrete, self-enclosed tableaux, kind of being an American "Vivre sa vie" without any passion, drama or gorgeous imagery. Decidedly understated pic, which bows 12 ,. 2 in Gotham, isn't likely to change auds' pre-existing opinions in the prolific mumblecore maven. The film opens around the naked Caitlin (Stainken) screaming soundlessly within deluge of black oil using what calculates to become performance/theater piece protesting the British oil oil spill. Cut with a naked Caitlin in the tub, involved with a quarrel with Swanberg about nudity and bad playwriting (though for just about any film that starts getting a defense of nudity, Swanberg's film is uncharacteristically genital-free). Their heated discussion opposes the performance artist's work-in-progress aesthetic while using filmmaker's wish to have a finished product. Yet Caitlin's urge toward experimentation appears to help keep sway, proven with the film's inadequate segues or continuity between moments, which feel at random sectioned off as self-contained setpieces you will never know within the desultory dialogue the amount of time elapses between segments. In their on-again, off-again relationship with Swanberg, Caitlin handles to intensify mumblecore's patented social clumsiness into something resembling open-ended theater. Aside from a couple of casual (if awkward) sexual encounters including males referred to by mumblecore helmers Frank V. Ross and Spencer Parsons, the pic features handful of people of Swanberg's usual eccentric troupe. This leaves the thesping chores to Swanberg, never most likely probably the most charming screen personality, and Stainken, whose very self-possession, even when hooked uncertain, offers handful of points of entry having less assertive personas further divorces the moments in the sense of linear narrative. Swanberg's recently found fascination with aesthetic formalism forces the humans within the plans to vie for dominance against, say, an enormous wind-tossed willow tree or possibly an abstract painting inside the dead center in the frame overall effect is always to isolate an individuals figures in limbos that goes for them making. "Caitlin" marks Swanberg's sixth feature this year (with "Uncle Kent" and "Autoerotic" joining these three). Apparently the filmmaker's reaction to creative doldrums is elevated productivity.Camera (color, HD), Adam Wingard, Swanberg music, Keith Ruggiero appear, John Bosch. Examined on DVD, NY, November. 27, 2011. Running time: 69 MIN. Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com

Oscar credits, music forms due

Official screen credits and music submission forms for 84th annual Academy Awards consideration are due Thursday at 5 p.m. For a feature film to be considered for the Oscars, the distributor or producer must file a screen credits form by the deadline. If a feature film is released in Los Angeles County in 2011 and the form is not submitted by the deadline, the film will be ineligible for Academy Awards in any year. Screen credits forms are available online only, at http://aiwosc.oscars.org/aiwosc/. Information about submission and feature film eligibility can be obtained by contacting Credits Coordinator Howard Loberfeld at (310) 247-3000, ext. 1113, or via e-mail at hloberfeld@oscars.org. For an achievement to be considered in the original score or original song category, the principal music writer(s) for a feature film must submit an official music submission form and other materials by 5 p.m. To request music submission materials, contact Dave Hanson at (310) 247-3000, ext. 1151, or via e-mail at dhanson@oscars.org. While the credits submission deadline is Dec. 1, feature films have until midnight, Dec. 31, to open in a commercial motion picture theater in Los Angeles County and begin a minimum run of seven consecutive days to be eligible for 2011 Oscar consideration. Entries in the foreign language, animated feature, documentary, and short film categories are subject to special rules and must meet other qualifying criteria. The entry deadlines in these categories have already passed. Complete 84th Academy Awards rules are available at http://www.oscars.org/rules/. Contact Christy Grosz at christy.grosz@variety.com

'Breaking Dawn' Birth Scene Apparently Leading to Seizures

Warning! 'Breaking Beginning, Part 1' cannot only cause severe swooning, but seizures! That's serious for audience people who've found themselves fainting throughout the brilliant birth scene. The flashing of red-colored, black and whitened throughout the climactic scene looks like it's triggering seizures in individuals with photosensitive epilepsy. Brandon Gephart in Roseville, Calif. was "convulsing, snorting, [and] attempting to breathe," his girlfriend Kelly Bauman told ABCNews. Gephart blacked out, then found around the theater floor. He was removed by paramedics and also the relaxation from the screening was canceled. He's only some of the one: A guy in Salt Lake City (who did not give his reputation for anxiety about being fired from his job) told his local ABC funnel, "I believe I blacked out. Based on [my spouse], I had been trembling and mumbling different noises." Dr. Michael G. Chez, medical director of child neurology and epilepsy for Sutter Sacramento, told CBS 13 in Sacramento, "It's just like a light switch going off, since it hits your mind all at one time. The problem with theaters, it's dark, the lights flashing in there's a lot more like a strobe light. Visitors leaving comments around the ABCNews site also report other seizure occurrences, although one wiseacre noted, "I do not think it is the lights. I believe it is the script." [via ABCNews] [Photo: Summit] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Ratings Pit Of Debt: ABC Wins Slow Thanksgiving Eve Riddled By Lows

ABC and Fox were really the only games around on the peaceful Thanksgiving Eve. The Two systems featured all-original lineups that released double-digit declines and series/season lows overall. (The shows’ season earnings won’t suffer though as last evening’s broadcasts were known as special deals.) ABC’s Modern Family (4.5/13 in grownups 18-49, 12.6 000 0000 audiences) used to be more the most effective program Wednesday evening in general audiences and 18-49. It absolutely was lower 20% from the other day with a season low. The Middle (2.5/8) was lower 17% with a season low Suburgatory (2.5/8) was lower 14% with a series low Happy Being (2.7/7) was lower 16% with a season low and Revenge (2.1/6) was lower 19% with a series low. ABC (2.7/8, 8.6 000 0000) assigned the evening in 18-49 and total audiences, up 16% in audiences and 17% in 18-49 within the same evening a year ago when the network also broadcast all-originals. Fox’s X Factor results show (2.5/8) was lower 19% from the other day’s Thursday results show for just about any series low. A distinctive telecast in the Howie Mandel-situated quantity of special deals Mobbed came an underwhelming 1.6/4, showing how 2010 the costly mob fad is. Everyone else broadcast wall-to-wall reruns.

Miramax mines digital gold

Miramax's aggressive digital exploitation of their library is beginning to pay for returns. The organization has inked a lot more than six digital distribution deals since new proprietors required within the library this past year - including Monday's announcement of the pact with Brazilian subsciption-based service NetMovies - and today Miramax is out to securitize its assets. The securitization, which Bloomberg reviews will total $550 million, allows Miramax's proprietors to monetize the library's assets rapidly -- which includes individuals distribution contracts Miramax has inked with gamers including Netflix and Hulu in addition to cashflows from future deals. And, based on Bloomberg, it'll allow Miramax to pay for a $142 million dividend to investor Colony Capital. Film-backed securitizations are often observed, in most cases include producing future movies. Company hasn't created any photos since several traders bought it this year. A refinancing so rapidly, and without cool product, could signal that new traders are banking around the future price of Miramax's older assets. While Miramax rejected to discuss future production plans, many experts question how lengthy the organization will go without more strongly obtaining or creating cool product. While Hollywood began buzzing in the past that streaming and digital platforms might strengthen film values, couple of were prepared to lend against individuals forecasts as very couple of deals were being produced in the area. The proliferation of digital certification deals during the last couple of years however, especially from major gamers like Netflix, Amazon . com and Google, have brought some traders to think within the lengthy-term worth of older content. The consortium of traders bought Miramax from Disney for around $600 million this past year. At that time, many experts doubted the new proprietors might make their cash back. Calculating library values now's tricky - critiques must consider the recognized worth of older assets making estimations for packed media, an elaborate task because of the decline home based entertainment revenues recently. Even though digital dimes aren't creating for deficits in packed media dollars, they have certainly assisted Miramax. Since coming under new possession, the comapny has inked handles platforms including Netflix, Hulu, Lionsgate and Facebook, making some negative people out there rethinking that opinion. The Miramax securitization is backed through the company's library in excess of 700 films, including "Shakespeare for each other,Inch "The British Patient" and "Pulp Fiction." Beginning 12 ,. 1, NetMovies can make the game titles on a number of platforms including Computers, Apple computers, Wise Televisions, Blu-ray gamers, iOS and Android pills. Company will even provide game titles on video video games soon. Contact Rachel Abrams at Rachel.Abrams@variety.com

Susan Lucci Responds to 'All My Children' Delay

"My Children" fans were abuzz after reviews mentioned the cleaning soap opera's online launch wouldn't be happening in The month of january.There was speculation that certain from the key figures within the "My Children" franchise, actress Susan Lucci, performed a job within the soap's not successful attempt for going on the internet. But Lucci demands her disinclination to create the jump to the web production wasn't the only reason.InchThere's been miscommunications consequently of claims within the press that i'm a primary reason that "My Children" isn't continuing to move forward,Inch she authored on her behalf Facebook page on Wednesday. "This is just false and never the situation."And actually, Lucci was available to the potential of playing a significant role within the online venture of "My Children" if Prospect Park would guarantee the production serve you for a good time period.InchWe now have experienced discussions since Prospect Park first expressed curiosity about moving the series online, as well as in correspondence dated September eighth, I managed to get obvious which i could be ecstatic to take part in 'All My Children' inside a prominent way when they devoted to creating the series for an additional year," she authored. "I haven't heard back from Prospect Park since that time, actually, I discovered their decision to not proceed with 'All My Children' simultaneously you probably did, with the media."She ongoing: "It has been a privilege and recognition to become associated with the 'All My Children' family for a lot of years, from working carefully with Agnes Nixon to dealing with know countless devoted and wonderful fans."Lucci is not shy about voicing her opinions about ABC's handling from the daytime cleaning soap operas. In her own memoir, she stated of daytime chief John Frons: "An legendary show was losing to avarice. If John Frons could show his bosses he could save the network 40 % he can keep his job even when the relaxation people lost ours." The Hollywood Reporter

Rankings: Modern Family Hits Season Lower in Demo

Modern Family ABC's Wednesday selection returned after making method for the 45th annual CMA Honours a week ago. Its shows rejected using their previous excursions, based on Nielsen overnight figures. Modern Family, while reaching its usual evening-leading amounts in viewership (12.88 million) and demo rating (5.5), rejected to some season low in the market-standard 18-to-49 crowd. NBC's Harry's Law also hit a season-lower in the demo (1.1). And with no CMAs as competition, CBS' selection rose. Catch on present day news 8 p.m.CBS: Survivor: South Off-shore 11.52 million audiences (3.3 demo rating)ABC: The Center 9.14 million (2.9) Suburgatory 8.13 million (2.8)Fox: The X Factor 10.89 million (3.6)NBC: Up Through The Night 4.82 million (1.9) Up Through The Night 3.86 million (1.4)CW: America's Next Top Model 1.89 million (.4) 9 p.m.CBS: Criminal Minds 12.54 million audiences (4.4 demo rating)ABC: Modern Family 12.88 million (5.5) Happy Being 7.11 million (3.2)Fox: The X Factor 11.47 million (4.)NBC: Harry's Law 7.15 million (1.1)CW: America's Next Top Model 1.86 million (.8) 10 p.m.CBS: CSI: Crime Scene Analysis 10.51 million audiences (2.6 demo rating)ABC: Revenge 7.95 million (2.6)NBC: Law & Order: Special Sufferers Unit 7.26 million (1.9)

'American Pie's' Natasha Lyonne Makes Praise for Portrayal of Mental Patient on 'Law & Order: SVU' (Video)

American Cake star Natasha Lyonne hit the little screen Wednesday evening in NBC's Law & Order: SVU.our editor recommends'American Reunion' Red-colored Band Trailer Finds New Methods to Obscure Jason Biggs' Privates'American Reunion' Photo Montage Returns Old Reminiscences (Video)'Chuck' Star Vik Sahay Joins 'American Reunion' Cast (Exclusive)Thomas Ian Nicholas Accepts Invitation to 'American Reunion' The actress -- who returns towards the giant screen within the 4th American Cake film, American Reunion, the coming year -- performed an alleged rape victim who switched to be considered a patient inside a psychological hospital. Another patient claims he observed the incident, however when confront Detectives Benson (Mariska Hargitay) and Rollins (Kelli Giddish), she declines happen to be attacked. [Watch a clip below.] 'American Reunion' Full Trailer Hits the net (Video) The guest-starring turn gained the actress a lot of praise in the audiences, who hit Twitter to talk about their opinions. Authored a Twitter user named Strokefest: "Let's simply take all of the honours and provide these to Natasha Lyonne. #svu" Jen Rabulan-Bertram also chimed in: "Natasha Lyonne on tonight's @nbcsvu is riveting. She plays cray cray oh so well." Added Craig Dale Manley: "Natasha Lyonne is wicked in SVU tonight." STORY: Who Got Compensated What for that 'American Cake' Reunion And Imani Mosley tweeted: "Not necessarily feeling tonight's air but my girl Natasha Lyonne is KILLING it. #lawandorder" It marks an about-face for that actress from only a couple of years back, when reviews appeared that they was destitute and was put in the hospital with serious health problems. At that time, the actress was stated to become struggling with hepatitis C, a heart infection along with a flattened lung as well as going through methadone treatment, that is typically used to help heroin customers. She also offers were built with a spate of legal troubles, including being charged with Drunk driving in 2001 she plead guilty to driving under the influence and was positioned on probation coupled with her license suspended. She also offers required part inside a court-purchased drug program. STORY: Chris Klein Discloses 5 Plot Secrets In the 'American Reunion' Set Lyonne was arrested again in 2006 for allegedly threatening to sexually abuse a neighbor's dog, however the charges were ignored and she or he was sentenced to some conditional discharge. Meanwhile, fellow actor Michael Rapaport stated in 2005 he was instructed to evict her from a condo he was leasing to her because she trashed the area and held a lot of late-evening parties. Lyonne, who made an appearance within the first couple of American Cake movies along with other films including Detroit Rock City and Edge: Trinity, reprises her role as Jessica in American Reunion, that is looking for an April 6 release. The film discover the original stars coping with existence within their thirties. Together with Lyonne, Jason Biggs, Alyson Hannigan, Sean William Scott, Shannon Elizabeth, Tara Reid, Eugene Levy, Chris Klein, Eddie Kaye Thomas and Mena Suvari are ready to reprise their roles. SVU airs at 10 p.m. Wednesdays on NBC. Mariska Hargitay Natasha Lyonne American Reunion Law & Order: SVU

Eastwood pitches 'Curve' to Amy Adams

AdamsEastwoodClint Eastwood's next co-star looks to be Amy Adams, who has been offered the role of his estranged daughter by Warner Bros. in "Trouble With The Curve."Robert Lorenz, Eastwood's Malpaso partner, is in talks to make his directorial debut with the Warner Bros. pic written by Randy Brown.Story centers on Eastwood's character, an aging baseball scout who's losing his sight and decides to take a road trip to Atlanta with his daughter to check out a hot prospect. Malpaso will produce.Michele Weissler, who brought the project to Malpaso, will also have some producing duties.The studio was waiting for Eastwood's deal to close before looking for the female lead, but sources say that Sandra Bullock and Adams were being eyed from the beginning.Bullock's schedule is full, so the studio focused on Adams, but her schedule also looks busy.Adams can be seen next in Disney's "The Muppets," which bows Nov. 23, and she is currently filming WB's "Man of Steel."She is repped by WME and Brillstein Entertainment. Contact Justin Kroll at justin.kroll@variety.com

Burning

Barrett Doss is really a Sudanese sex worker, and Stephen Tyrone Williams is definitely an artist who falls deeply in love with her in Burning. A Brand New Group presentation of the play in 2 functions by Thomas Bradshaw. Directed by Scott Elliott.Paul, et al. - Shaun Biehl Katrin - Reyna p Courcy Gretchen - Barrett Doss Older Chris - Hunter Promote Jack - Andrew Garman Michael - Came Hildebrand Chris - Evan Manley Simon - Danny Mastrogiorgio Noah - Andrew Polk Josephine - Larisa Polonsky Jesse - Adam Trese Franklin - Vladimir Versailles Peter - Stephen Tyrone WilliamsThe New Group appears to possess taken Thomas Bradshaw's semi-pornographic play "Burning" very seriously, and they'd most likely like us to complete likewise. However the episodic plot, which loosely dangles around the transitional phase of the teenage hustler, is available to ridicule, and also the figures is one step-up from cartoons. The gamers in Scott Elliott's lugubrious production solemnly shed their clothes and play their graphically simulated sex moments without cracking a grin. But it is an attempt for that relaxation people to help keep from howling in the pretensions of the hardcore porn show. The very first chapter of the sex fantasy opens in 1983, like a 14-year-old hustler named Chris (Evan Manley) is speaking his distance to your family of Jack (Andrew Garman), a effective NY actor, and the partner, Simon (Danny Mastrogiorgio), a Broadway producer. Garman and Mastrogiorgio give these silly old queens a particular dignity, although that most likely will not matter much to voyeurs who would like to recognize them once the not-so-innocent Chris with excitement holds his role his or her adult toy. But children are certain to develop, as well as in due time Chris leaves his loving "parents" for any playwright named Jesse (Adam Trese). Bradshaw constitutes a clumsy make an effort to incorporate a grown-up Chris (Hunter Promote) inside a parallel scenario occur present. However the story really dangles around the sexual education of the black painter named Peter (Stephen Tyrone Williams) who's given a 1-guy show in an important Berlin memorial. (Shaun Biehl does such great work within the minor role of the gallery curator, it is a dirty shame he was passed over for any sex scene.) Once in Berlin, Peter runs afoul of Michael (Came Hildebrand), an adversary painter along with a neo-Nazi that has a poor relationship together with his handicapped 16-year-old sister, Katrin (Reyna p Courcy). Oblivious towards the whole Nazi factor -- and failing to remember he's a (whitened) wife home -- Peter is taken away within the permissive sexual climate and falls crazily deeply in love with a Sudanese sex worker. Anybody who's been following a plot to date should have the ability to begin to see the insightful options for hook-ups, that the creatives would rather think about as "searing and graphic tales of self-invention and sexual identity." In early moments we are treated towards the relatively straightforward mixtures of Jack and Simon Jack and Simon and Chris and Chris and Jesse. But because the play advances, the logistics be complicated, specifically for Peter, that has both a wife along with a mistress to service. For that record, all of the simulated sex moments happen to be handsomely lighted (by Peter Kaczorowski), along with a noticeable little bit of artistry went in to the easily staged moments between that frightening skinhead and the creepy sister. That might claim that anybody having a favorite sex fantasy might have little difficulty finding anyone to stage it.Sets, Derek McLane costumes, Clint Ramos lighting, Peter Kaczorowski forecasts, Wendall K. Harrington production stage manager, Valerie A. Billings. Opened up November. 14, 2011. Examined November. 9. Running time: 2 Hrs, 45 MIN. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

The Song of Lunch

Filmed in London by BBC/Masterpiece: Executive producers, Rebecca Eaton, Sarah Brown, Greg Wise; producer, Pier Wilkie; director, Niall MacCormick; writer, Christopher Reid;He - Alan Rickman She - Emma Thompson Waiter - Andi Soric Waitress - Siubhan Harrison Massimo - Joseph LongEddie Izzard had it right in "Dress to Kill" regarding the difference between British and American movies. Britain is known for making smaller, subdued films, the kind you can't really eat popcorn to. Masterpiece Contemporary's "A Song of Lunch" is just that kind of project -- nuanced storytelling, doting camerawork and tremendous acting. Popcorn certainly won't do, but a nice glass of Chianti or Grappa would provide the perfect pairing. Adapted from Christopher Reid's poem of lost love, longing and liquor, this unique project contains elements of "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" and "My Dinner With Andre." Reid's poem was supposedly inspired by the pub scene in James Joyce's "Ulysses." If Joyce captures slice-of-life Dublin, Reid captures slice-of-pizza Soho London with equal parts lachrymosity, cynicism and folly. Under the Masterpiece Contemporary banner, this BBC production is part of a move to de-stodgify the stalwart series and explore new ideas in a timely way. While modern London is the setting, "A Song of Lunch" covers old themes of love and betrayal. The action is mostly verbal, with a good deal of the story taking place in the "leafy literary" mind of Alan Rickman's character, simply called "he." A book copy editor who has arranged a lunch with an old flame (simply "she" played by Emma Thompson), he is apprehensive about the rendezvous at one of their old haunts. The restaurant has changed its look, the lovers are 15 years older, but the arguments, the old wounds and the familiarity is still very fresh. "He" however, is stuck in his own mind, mingling memories, observations and longing. No movement, no action is too small to narrate, comment upon or examine. Wine is poured in a "splashy gabble," and sharing appetizers or a touch of the hand takes on startling intimacy. The inner dialogue is entertainingly spot-on, both pompous and hilarious, with the colorful description of a pepper grinder and its application by the waitress one for the ages. Director Niall MacCormick combines extreme close-ups, hazy memories and slow motion to give purpose to Rickman's inner voice. His visual link to Rickman's poetic play-by-play creates an in-depth portrait of small moments. Thompson is the perfect antidote to "he's" self-indulgent wistfulness and, despite less screen time, matches his level. Sharp, equally observant and intuitive, she accurately diagnoses her lunch partner as one who confuses poetry with therapy. Rickman is at once funny, sad and insufferable, his thick voice and slow drawl a perfect match for such a complex monologue.camera, Jan Jonaeus; editor, Chris Barwell; production designer; Simon Beresford; casting, Julia Crampsie. Running time: 60 MIN. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

Immortals Box Office Lively #1 With $36M, Jack And Jill $27M, Puss In Boots $26M, Tower Heist $14M, J. Edgar $13.5M

FRIDAY 10 PM UPDATE: A couple of days ago is starting to create. Latest Top10 grosses showbetter U . s . States box office than formerly thought due to the Veterans Day holiday weekendwhen school is going in 60% of the united states. The good thing isbreak from slouching attendance getting a $130+M total moviegoing weekend, up+15% from a year ago.Relativity’s Immortals might be the #1 movie.It did $1.4M in evening time gross from roughly 900 locations then extended locations and grosses throughout your entire day and evening. Nowadays, a $35M weekend bowis something. Butnot if this becomes obvious that Immortals is a300-clone but won’t make 50% in the $70.8M opening amount the initial 2D movie did regardless of the greater 3d ticket prices. � was absolutely a sizable success, but we are in the different economy, marketplace, and season,” a Relativity professional notifies me tonight. “Young males are actually challenging within the this past year.Its a considerable accomplishment that individuals got them.We are well situated being the following finest R-rated film this year as well as the finest R-rated action film this year. This is often a win for people.” Relativity also claimsreduced risk from foreign pre-sales round the $75M-allotted film.” Audiences gave Immortals a ‘B’ CinemaScore. Meanwhile, The brand new the new sony Pictures’ Jack And Jill starring Adam Sandler looks hard-pressed to equal his usual $30+M opening comedies. (Maybe moviegoers aren’t as moronic as Hollywood thinks they are.)Jack and Jill received a ‘B’ CinemaScore but furthermore an ‘A-” from audiences under age 18. J. Edgar also received a ‘B’ CinemaScore. However, Warner Bros is searching inside a strong per screen average for Clint Eastwood’s and Leonardo DiCaprio’s Oscar-buzzed biopic. For holdover Tower Heist from Universal, Brett Ratner’s lousy week just just get lousier. Refined amounts and full analysis coming: 1. Immortals 3d (Relativity) NEW [3,112 Theaters] Friday $14M, Thought Weekend $35M 2. Jack And Jill (The brand new the new sony Pictures) NEW [3,438 Theaters] Friday $9M,Thought Weekend $26M 3. Puss In Boots 3d (DreamWorks Animation/Componen) Week 3 [3,903 Theaters] Friday $8M,Thought Weekend $24M, Thought Cume $106.5M 4. Tower Heist (Universal) Week 2 [3,370 Theaters] Friday $4.6M (-42%),Thought Weekend $13M, Thought Cume $43.7M 5. J. Edgar (Warner Bros) NEW – opened up up Wednesday [1,901 Theaters] Friday $3.5M, Thought Weekend $13M 6. Harold & Kumar 3d Christmas (NL/Warner Bros) Week 2 [2,875 Theaters] Friday $2.2M (-58%), Thought Weekend $6M, Thought Cume $23.5M 7. With Time (Fox) Week 3 [3,127 Theaters] Friday $1.5M, Thought $4M, Thought Cume $30.5M 8. Paranormal Activity 3 (Vital) Week 4 [2,776 Theaters] Friday $1.3M, Thought Weekend $3.8M, Thought Cume $101M 9. Footloose (Vital) Week 5[2,215 Theaters] Friday $1M, Thought $2.7M, Thought Cume $48.7M 10. Real Steel (DreamWorks/Disney) Week 6[1,758 Theaters] Friday $650K, Thought Weekend $1.8M, Thought Cume $81.5M 4 PM: Since it’s Veteran’s Day, it’s another kind of Friday with school in 60% of the united states. Therefore I’m reluctant calling anything off matinees and may hold off until tonight firms up. However when current trends continue,The brand new the new sony Pictures’ Jack And Jill starring Adam Sandler looks hard-pressed to equal his usual $30+M opening comedies. (Maybemoviegoers aren’t as moronic as Hollywood thinks they are.)Because the 300-clone Immortals, the3D pic from Relativity,may not makemore than40% ofthe $70.8M opening weekend amount the initial 2D movie did. Immortals at this time around is searching tobe the #1 movie within the U . s . States box office but “could be anybody’s ballgame tonight,” an foe studio professional cautions me. Immortals did $1.4M in evening time gross from roughly 900 locations that's so-so. However, Warner Bros’ J. Edgar is searching inside a strong per screen average for Clint Eastwood’s and Leonardo DiCaprio’s Oscar-buzzed biopic.5 top similar to this but register later: 1. Immortals 3d (Relativity) $28M thought weekend from three,112 Theaters for debut 2. Jack And Jill (The brand new the new sony Pictures) $25M thought weekend from three,438Theaters for debut 3. Puss In Boots 3d(DreamWorks Animation/Vital) $22M thought weekendfrom 3,903 Theaters for Week 3 4.J. Edgar (Warner Bros) $18M thought weekend from1,901 Theaters after opening Wednesday in limited run 5. Tower Heist (Universal) $15M thought weekendfrom 3,370 Theaters for Week 2

The 411 on Commercials

John O'Hurley Whether or not they be honest or otherwise, almost everybody has viewed the oddly addictive ad for that Quick Fix - otherwise really purchased one. The commercial for your remarkable slicer-and-dicer is one kind of individuals counted lower in 25 Most Memorable Commercials Ever, a TV Guide Network special as quirkily entertaining because the advertisements it spotlights. Host John O'Hurley - who's carrying out in "Chicago" on Broadway while planning for his annual gig as emcee of Thanksgiving's National Dog Show - opened up up his cabinets to provide us a look in the items he might have bought late one evening. TV Guide Magazine: These 25 advertisements are part of popular culture, are they not?O'Hurley: I usually take a look at advertising being an talent. You need to produce a small movie. The advertisements in some way made you are feeling that you simply could not exist without their items. Such as the Flowbee. You simply needed to possess the Flowbee. TV Guide Magazine: Have you have one?O'Hurley: Yes! We used [it] around the dog. It had been a far greater method to cut your dog since it also acquired your hair. It is a vacuum having a haircut. TV Guide Magazine: What involves mind whenever you think about these featured items: the Chia Pet, the Snuggie, the ThighMaster?O'Hurley: The Chia Pet is how animal meets shrubbery. The Snuggie combines sloth and luxury. And also the ThighMaster, well, I've that, however i apply it other activities. I have always considered it as being a marital aid. TV Guide Magazine: Have you got a favorite infomercial?O'Hurley: Miss Cleo's Psychic Visitors Network. I usually thought it interesting that somebody could be sitting, waiting with a phone. TV Guide Magazine: However, you were never enticed to call her?O'Hurley: I am always scared of what she'd say. The final time I'd my tarot cards read was in the San Gennaro Festival in early 1980s. I had been just entering NY being an actor and also the lady stated, "You are most likely not really very effective, and that i don't believe you will make greatly money." TV Guide Magazine: You've offered albums and dance videos on television before. Could there be an infomercial inside your future?O'Hurley: I'll really be filming one two days from now. I've got a cool product being released. It is a coffee maker that utilizes a means of forced steaming [to brew the] coffee. It truly is wonderful and truly good. I've it both at home and I personally use it constantly. TV Guide Magazine: Ron Popeil could be proud.O'Hurley: Ah, God bless him. Surprisingly, his home is just in the street from mine! 25 Most Memorable Commercials Ever airs Sunday at 9/8c on television Guide Network Sign up for TV Guide Magazine now!

Lady Gaga to Do Thanksgiving Special With Katie Couric

Lady Gaga, Katie Couric This Thanksgiving, Lady Gaga could be the eye-opening antidote to too much turkey and wine. The pop star and Katie Couric will sit down for a 90-minute holiday special, A Very Gaga Thanksgiving, which will air Thursday, Nov. 24 at 9:30/8:30c on ABC, the network announced Thursday. Lifetime reportedly developing a Lady Gaga biopic "We all know Lady Gaga is a phenomenon," said Couric. "This is a chance to see more of who she is beneath the wild costumes and staged musical numbers ... Lady Gaga as a high school student still bruised by being excluded from the party, Lady Gaga as a devoted daughter and caring sister, Lady Gaga as a 25-year-old woman embracing fame and fortune that seemed to come overnight. She will impress you, delight you and surprise you." Besides the sit-down interview, the special will feature eight Gaga performances, including "The Edge of Glory," "You and I,' "Marry the Night" and "White Christmas." Check out the rest of today's news It wouldn't be Thanksgiving without some eats, so Gaga will put on an apron and, with the help of chef Art Smith, prepare deep-fried turkey and waffles for her guests. What, no stuffed and roasted little monsters? Will you make A Very Gaga Thanksgiving part of your holiday routine this year?

Sinclair buys Freedom stations for $385 mil

The cost suits Sinclair Broadcast Group to obtain back to station acquisition mode. The organization on Wednesday revealed an offer to purchase eight mid-sized market Tv producers from Irvine-based Freedom Communications for $385 million. Sinclair's pact with Freedom occurs the heels of their $200 million deal inked recently to purchase seven stations from Four Points Media, a joint venture partner of non-public equity giant Cerberus Capital Management. The Liberty and Four Points purchases were appealing to Sinclair since the station were offered at a comparatively low cost and they'll raise the company's share of the market by providing it multiple stations in marketplaces including Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., and Albany, N.Y., based on Sinclair chief financial officer David Amy. Although local stations in small- and mid-sized marketplaces happen to be via a rough couple of years among larger economic turmoil, Sinclair remains bullish on broadcast -- they can be expected from among the nation's biggest station proprietors. Amy stated the additions from the Freedom and Four Points stations would drive 40% development in the business's free income. Sinclair is renowned for its skill at compressing top income from its stations, particularly in marketplaces where it is the owner of several. Baltimore-based Sinclair remained totally on the sidelines about 5 years ago when private equity finance gamers like Cerberus started nipping up Tv producers at much greater multiples than Sinclair is having to pay now. "It did not seem sensible for all of us to get out there and compete from the private equity finance men. We stated at that time, 'Wait 5 years, you will see us obtaining again.' " Freedom's purchase of their broadcast qualities have been expected after the organization completed its personal bankruptcy reorg this past year. Freedom is the owner of 27 daily newspapers, such as the Oc Register, among other print and digital guides. Another Freedom marketplaces are Knoxville, Tenn., Medford, Ore., Beaumont, Texas and Grand Rapids and Lansing, Mich. Contact Cynthia Littleton at cynthia.littleton@variety.com

Kims First Publish-Split Interview

First Launched: November 2, 2011 10:34 AM EDT Credit: Getty Images Caption Kim Kardashian steps in the Kardashian Kollection Handbag launch in Sydney, Australia on November 2, 2011SYDNEY, Australia -- After speaking out about proclaiming divorce from Kris Humphries after just 72 occasions of marriage on her behalf account blog, Kim Kardashian has given her first interview in regards to the finish of her marriage. Throughout the interview on Wednesday on Australias The Kyle and Jackie O Show, where Kim has traveled to market her Kardashian clothing line, the reality star spoke out about claims that her marriage was orchestrated and manufactured. I really need to make apparent I'd never marry for just about any Tv program, money. In my opinion that thats really absurd I have to even defend that, Kim mentioned. However, you realize, I guess that arrives with if you film a married relationship for just about any reality show. Simply using the support of my family members, everything works view its supposed. The 31-year-old appeared to become asked for if she was searching to start dating again. No, I'm not and i'm not really thinking about that, she mentioned. And possess her marital worries soured the self-introduced hopeless romantics feelings about love? In my opinion If only to simply relax for a little, I'm not even thinking about that. You understand, I am a hopeless romantic and Im deeply deeply in love with the imagine what, you understand, everything signifies, however think my answer now's different, you understand, from later, she ongoing. Adding, At this time around, Im similar to, I've no clue if thats inside the cards personally. Maybe it's not at this time around what my lifes stated to become, but later I'd feel in different ways. AH Nation Poll: You think Kim and Kris marriage was soul mates or all for your cameras? Election HERE! Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All rights reserved. These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Abigail Breslin Finds out To Rock In 'Janie Jones'

It is not an easy factor, playing a parent or gaurdian-daughter rock-duo, and which causes it to be appear authentic. For "Janie Manley" stars Abigail Breslin and Alessandro Nivola required to suit your purposes, nevertheless it was simpler for starters in comparison with other. Breslin may be recognized for her dance moves from her breakout role in "Little Miss Sunshine," however, if it found singing, she will be a novice just before obtaining the role. "Personally, I never really sang before. I started going for a few voice practicing entertainment, and have been kind of coincidence this script came to exist,Inch mentioned Breslin, who plays the titular role of Janie Manley, a young sing-songwriter abandoned by her mother and left to reside in along with her dead-beat rocker father, carried out by Nivola. The role presented Breslin by getting an chance they found both rewarding and demanding. "It absolutely was incredibly nerve-racking especially to make use of with somebody that am experienced," Breslin mentioned regarding Nivola. "He's this kind of good singer and guitarist.Inch Nivola talks about his experience a little more half way decent, and states he did not have real professional ambitions. "I'd carried out in a few bands attending school and school, these noticeably sloppy," Nivola mentioned. "My most glamorous gig was playing toga parties at frats attending school, which i recall getting beer put over my thoughts when i was searching for your guitar guitar chords to 'Magic Carpet Ride.'" Nivola might not continue his career just like a rocker past the relieve the film, but also for Breslin, "Janie Manley" only agreed to be the beginning of her musical career. After her understanding concerning the film and discovering how you can sing and play guitar, she produced a band along with her pals referred to as Cabb. "Janie Manley" is becoming in choose theaters which is available if needed. Reveal what you consider inside the comments section and also on Twitter!

R.E.M.'s Final Music Video: The Many Moods of Kirsten Dunst

After playing the depressed Justine in Lars von Trier's 'Melancholia,' it's nice to see actress Kirsten Dunst smiling a little. In 'We All Go Back to Where We Belong,' the latest (and, ultimately, final) music video from R.E.M., the Georgia-based band -- that broke up last month after playing together for three decades -- turns the camera squarely on Dunst. For three-and-a-half minutes, she laughs, smiles, and tears up about ... well, that's unclear. Is it Michael Stipe's soothing voice? Is it the fact that this music video is only in black and white? Watch ahead and judge for yourself. Kristen Dunst's 'Melancholia' is in theaters November 11. After that, she can be seen starring opposite Andrew Garfield in 'The Amazing Spider-Man' in the upcoming adaptation of Jack Kerouac's 'On the Road,' with Kristen Stewart and Viggo Mortensen. [via EW] [Photo: YouTube] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Winfrey Looks To The Web To Energize Her Network

First Published: October 28, 2011 9:10 AM EDT Credit: Getty Premium LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Caption Oprah Winfrey speaks at The Cable Show 2011 at McCormick Place, Chicago, June 16, 2011After 25 years on TV, Oprah Winfrey says she is having the time of her life on the Web. The 57-year-old mogul is connecting with viewers through her weekly webcasts, and she says its the most fun Ive had ever. Winfreys live webcast discussions about her new show, Oprahs Lifeclass, have been so popular, theyve been added to the lineup on the Oprah Winfrey Network. Lifeclass premiered earlier this month and features Winfrey sharing her favorite interviews and insights from her long-running talk show. On Fridays, she discusses Lifeclass lessons during an hour-long webcast with a live audience and invites viewers to comment or ask questions in person or through Facebook, Twitter and Skype. Winfrey says connecting with her audience individually and in real time is just a fantastic experience. Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Leonardo DiCaprio Jumps Into Tech Startup Scene With Mobli

Joining the ranks of Ashton Kutcher, Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga in promoting tech startups, Leonardo DiCaprio has surfaced as one of a group of investors who put up $4 million in seed money for visual social media platform Mobli, tech news site Mashable reports. Mobli allows people from all over the world to share moments, says DiCaprio, who is taking an advisory post. The way users “share” those moments is by taking photos and videos that Mobli tags automatically with a location or major event that makes it possible to follow specific users, locations and topics. Lukas Haas is another investor. One thing that distinguishes Mobli from similar platforms is the participation of high-recognition names like DiCaprio, David Arquette and even Paris Hilton (remember her?). DiCaprio has posted only seven times, but has more than 8,000 followers. His Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation has separately posted 24 times. But those 31 posts have accounted for 163,244 media views — which as DiCaprio, Kutcher and other celebs illustrate, a little goes a long way.

Jennifer Lopez Explains Crying At Concert

First Published: October 24, 2011 9:58 AM EDT Credit: Getty Premium Caption Jennifer Lopez performs onstage during at Mohegan Suns 15th Anniversary Celebration in Uncasville, Conn. on October 22, 2011 LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Jennifer Lopez was swept away with emotion while performing over the weekend, and the superstar told Access Hollywood what brought her to tears. Access guest correspondent Jill Martin caught up with J.Lo following her concert at the Mohegan Sun casino in Montville, Conn., on Saturday, where she dished on her performance of her new song, One Love. After I sang the song, Im standing there, and I realized that I did bare a little bit of my thoughts in this song. I also acted it out, kind of, for the audience. The way they received it was very touching, Jennifer explained. I think that they felt what I felt, which is, you know, Im just a girl, just like everybody else, trying to find my way, the 42-year-old star, who split with Marc Anthony in July, continued. I felt like they got that, and they understood it, and we were all like one at that moment. Adding, It was very, very touching. I think they felt that, and I felt it from them. It kind of overwhelmed me. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Good Lord! Hollywood Suddenly Hot for the Bible (Analysis)

Are Moses, Noah and Judah Maccabee the next Bella, Batman and Harry Potter?our editor recommendsParamount, New Regency to Back Darren Aronofsky's 'Noah'Gibson's Maccabee Movie Latest Twist In Star's Tortured History With Jewish CommunityMel Gibson Explains His Judah Maccabee InterestMel Gibson's Judah Maccabee Project: Bottom Feeding on the Bottom Line (Opinion)Mel Gibson's Maccabee Rival Producer Bruce Nash Speaks About Project (Exclusive)Move Over, Mel Gibson: New Judah Maccabee Project in the Works (Exclusive)Why Mel Gibson Went Forward With the Judah Maccabee Project With half a dozen film projects derived from classic Bible stories in development, it would seem that Hollywood has (amen!) found God. Not since the 1950s, when Paramount and Cecil B. de Mille trotted out a handful of Old Testament tales, has there been so much Good Book on the books. Paramount and New Regency are building the big-budget Noah with Black Swan director Darren Aronofsky; Relativity has Goliath in the works with director Scott Derrickson; Warner Bros. has its controversial Judah Maccabee/Hannukkah movie with Mel Gibson producing (that film is competing with another Maccabee project); Steven Spielberg is considering directing Gods and Kings, a Moses story; and an adaptation of John Milton's Paradise Lost starring Bradley Cooper as Lucifer is aiming for a January shoot. It's a veritable flood. "'What are those things that have huge pre-awareness that are huge spectacles that you can exploit our contemporary filmmaking abilities to do even bigger?'" says Goliath producer Wyck Godfrey, who saw comic-book, video-game and fairy-tale cycles running their course. "We've spent our entire lives hearing sports analogies of David versus Goliath. Well, before every David and Goliath story there was David and Goliath. That's how I sold it." PHOTOS: L.A.'s Power Synagogues In Hollywood parlance, Bible-inspired storytelling has great global brand recognition, as super-successful films such as The Ten Commandments (1956) and The Passion of the Christ (2004) have shown. Commandments grossed $65 million domestic in 1956, which equates to more than $1 billion in today's dollars, while Passion grossed $476 million, adjusted for inflation. According to Godfrey, Old Testament stories involve less controversial archetypes that appeal to a wider audience than New Testament stories that split faiths, especially if they can be dressed up in modern technological spectacle. That previous heyday of religious-themed films --Samson and Delilah (1949), David and Bathsheba (1951), Commandments (1956), Ben-Hur (1959), The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965) -- also came at a time of great technoligical advancement, as widescreen cinema was revived in 1953. Recent boundary-pushing epics such as The Lord of the Rings and Avatar have invited the new crop of Bible-related projects to tell those grand stories with equally epic new tools -- the arc and the flood in Noah, the war of the angels in heaven in Paradise Lost, the parting of the Red Sea in Gods and Kings can take full advantage of state-of-the-art visual effects. PHOTOS: Democrats and Republicans' Favorite Movies But that spectacle still must please the true believers who demand fealty to the biblical text. "You have a choice: Do we do an interesting take that involves unorthodox choices, or do we try and be different and interesting within the boundaries of orthodoxy?" says Paradise Lost and Gods and Kings screenwriter Stuart Hazeldine. "My modus operandi was: stick within the bounds of orthodox theology." The evident devotion of the filmmakers can make or break a film, as well. Whatever its artistic merits, Gibson's Passion was infused with righteous belief, whereas The Nativity Story, which was greenlighted in that film's aftermath, stalled at a $37.6 million domestic gross in 2006, perhaps because it felt opportunistic in Passion's wake. "It worked, it just didn't work in that everyone-has-to-go-see-this-movie," says Godfrey, who also produced Nativity. He points out that the new films in development have the benefit of more obvious genre elements, whether adventure (Noah) or action/violence (Maccabee, Moses, Goliath). STORY: L.A.'s Power Synagogues: Where the Industry Goes to Worship Recent small-scale feature successes such as the faith-based Fireproof and Courageous have also helped reignite interest in with skittish TV executives, who have largely abandoned the type of bluntly spiritual fare that CBS had success with more than a decade ago with such shows as Touched By an Angel and The Promised Land. Though none has been granted a series order, ABC is currently reworking last year's passed over pilot Hallelujah from Desperate Housewives' Marc Cherry and developing a spiritual drama from Lost's Carlton Cuse and pastor-author Rob Bell, while Lifetime is working up an hour-long series from Angel producer Martha Williamson centered on a hospital chaplain. "The eyeballs are there," insists Paradigm agent Michael Van Dyck, who is building a business focused on bringing faith brands, including established authors, therapists and musical acts, to TV and film. "In this economy, people are starving to see real characters that have a relationship with God on the air. And as soon as one of those shows hits, whichever executive is behind it will appear to be a genius." STORY: Box Office Shocker: How Moviemaking Georgia Church Behind 'Courageous' Outperforms Hollywood Any of these films or series has a huge potential upside if it manages the delicate balance of honoring the devout while still providing modern-day storytelling spectacle. "If you get it wrong, you end up with protesters outside the movie theater, a la Last Temptation of Christ," says Hazeldine. "If you get it right, they go back and back and back and they're bussing from out of state." God willing. Email: Jay.Fernandez@thr.com, Lacey.Rose@thr.com Related Topics Carlton Cuse Darren Aronofsky Mel Gibson Steven Spielberg Marc Cherry

UFC brings PPV occasions to theaters

Ufc and Cinedigm are planning to create four live pay-per-view occasions to theaters in three dimensional. Cinedigm has pacted with Ufc to create four UFC occasions annually to theaters in live three dimensional. Initial event within the series, looking for February. 4, will mark the very first three dimensional pay-per-view for UFC. The credit card has not been determined. February's event is going to be proven in 120 theaters within the U.S. -- a great beginning point for that series, Cinedigm chairman-Boss Chris McGurk told Variety. "The key factor would be to fill individuals theaters, and that i don't believe that will be considered a problem," he stated. Cinedigm's theatrical alternative content strategy includes building systems of theaters with appointment programming. "No matter the network you've, the most crucial factor will be supplying content enthusiastic audiences need to see inside a social setting. UFC, the way in which it's skyrocketed within the last couple of years, is the best content to set up theaters live as well as in three dimensional," McGurk stated. Another pillar of Cinedigm's technique is accumulating week day theater attendance, that is really low. The first UFC event is on the Saturday evening. "Whenever you have occasions such as this, league sports, boxing, UFC, the truth is to place it inside,Inch McGurk stated. "It does not appear day." Cinedigm didn't disclose which theater chains are likely to carry the big event, but McGurk stated, "It will be broad-based both geographically as well as in the exhibition footprint. There's lots of demand in exhibition with this type of event." UFC includes a global following it's observed in a lot more than 130 nations and areas, likely to 597 million houses in 21 languages. It already produces greater than a dozen live pay-per-view occasions every year and it is growing its broadcast presence. In August it introduced a seven-year pact with Fox the Fox network will air four fights annually beginning November. 12. Early in the year UFC's reality show, "The Best Fighter," moves from Spike to Forex. Fuel TV will even air UFC content. Contact David S. Cohen at david.cohen@variety.com

Hawaii Five- Set Visit: Cast Talks Face Ho's Hot Date, Kono in serious trouble

Daniel Dae Kim, Reiko Aylesworth Hawaii Five- almost had an ideal scenario for any romantic date: a seaside locale, a shared meal, a romantic vibe ... oh, contributing to 24 vacationers attempting to take pictures from the interlude. On the balmy August trip to the Duke Kahanamoku lagoon at Waikiki's Hilton Hawaiian Village, Daniel Dae Kim and Reiko Aylesworth were filming to start dating ? between Face Ho Kelly and ex-girlfriend Malia for Monday's episode, "Ma'em'e" (10/9c, CBS). TVGuide.com was around the set to look at Kamekona's shrimp truck and discover what's happening with cousins Face Ho and Kono (Sophistication Park). Hawaii Five-: Is the team lose Kono? Last season, Face Ho stored busy dealing with Five- and clearing their own title of scandal before rejoining the HPD. He's not only focus on his mind now, though. "You are seeing among the changes for Face Ho this year,Inch Kim told TVGuide.com. "Many of the first season was spent looking for their own devote Five-, looking for a new family. Now we are likely to see much more of Face Ho's back story regarding his romantic existence." "He and Malia were once engaged," Aylesworth described. "Then, throughout all of the research into Face and also the corruption scandal, he broke them back together with her. He was attempting to safeguard her, but everybody -- including Kono -- believed that she left him because she did not desire to be with someone dealing with that. It's complicated. It appears like they are attempting to rekindle something over shrimp." Whether Kamekona's shrimp plates put Malia inside a romantic mood remains to appear. They appear to possess labored their seafood miracle around the usually private Face Ho, though. "He's confiding in someone outdoors from the team. That isn't something we have seen him do very frequently," stated Kim. "He's held lots of secrets and has not reliable people, so he has a tendency to hold a great deal inside and never achieve out. Within this scene we have seen him achieve to someone who he likes you with whom there can be a real spark of something." "Within this scene and through the episode you simply begin to see the very deep connection these two have," Aylesworth added. "I believe i was together for a long time. They are intended to be together, for me. Intended to be does not mean is going to be. ... there is lots in the manner." Among individuals obstacles at this time is Kono, who's been acting just a little surly and lost since she was continues to be removed of her badge. Face Ho has attempted to cope with to his cousin, but "she's not really for the reason that space," said Park. Now it's Malia's use try. "In another scene, Malia foretells Kono about how exactly they accustomed to drive her all over the island to any or all the surfing competitions when she is at senior high school,Inch stated Aylesworth. "I believe Malia was just like a large sister to Kono and would like to be in that position, however i don't believe Kono is near prepared to forgive her for which she thinks Malia did." Which Hawaii Five- figures made our listing of TV's most sexy crime martial artists? It certainly does not seem like any supportive words got to Kono. Last we had, she'd allied herself with dirty ex-cop Frank Delano (Billy Baldwin) as well as gave HPD apple to him. In Monday's episode, a Five- analysis brings they in person with Kono's recent activities. "There is a volleyball coach that people think is shady that will get wiped out and we are looking into what's happening,Inch revealed Scott Caan. "It works out to become something associated with Billy Baldwin's character." Read this clip of Face Ho and McGarrett (Alex O'Loughlin) quarrelling about how exactly Kono is within deep ... maybe too deep: It is a pretty harsh situation that Kono voluntarily chose ... but possibly with reluctance. To listen to Park talk, Kono does not seem like she provides extensive options. "So what can she do? She's pretty tied," Park stated. "She has been feeling pretty frustrated. Kono has truly recognized with as being a cop and doing something for that community ... now that which has been removed, it is the acceptance of this. There's distance between her and also the entire team, and she or he knows her place isn't together any longer. She must find her new niche ... And perhaps she will it in a way that's not too good." Take a look at Kono's "not too good" activities when she meets track of Delano again: See what goes lower with Kono, Face Ho and also the relaxation of 5- on Monday at 10/9c on CBS. Do you consider Kono has turned into a criminal with regard to revenge? Or do you consider she's playing a much deeper game? Regardless of what, should Five- take her back? Do you consider Face Ho and Malia could make their relationship work? Photos thanks to E-PR

REVIEW: Nicole Kidman and Nicolas Cage Fend Off Half-Assed Home Invasion in Trespass

There’s so much shouting in Joel Schumacher’s hostage thriller Trespass that you start to imagine the cast must have had to take every third day off to sit around in wool scarves with lemon tea focusing on regaining the ability to speak. If you were to down a shot every time someone screams “Go!” or “Run!” you’d expire of alcohol poisoning before the credits ran. Taking place over the course of one shrieky evening, the film presents a home invasion scenario to fit up with our new era of class warfare accusations — a group of desperate thugs posing as policemen force their way into the high-end lakeside home of a diamond dealer and his family, who turn out to be struggling through their own financial dire straits. Fittingly, Trespass offers a parallel demonstration of how Hollywood currency ain’t what it used to be either. Schumacher’s in a down cycle after the nominally released 2009 Blood Creek and 2010’s awful Twelve, but Trespass, which from the cheesy font in which its title appears onward has a decidedly low-rent feel and scope, also stars Nicolas Cage and Nicole Kidman as Kyle and Sarah Miller, the upper middle class couple under fire. Even before the arrival of the guys bearing guns and a crack-addict girlfriend, the Millers’ apparent domestic bliss is more fragile than it first seems on its sleek surface. Kyle is constantly wheeling and dealing on his phone, trying to set up a buy that night, too busy to pay attention to his lonesome wife even when she gets dressed up for the dinner she’s spent the day cooking and can’t interest anyone in eating. Their sulky teen daughter Avery (Liana Liberato) sneaks out to a party they told her she couldn’t attend, and so misses the dramatic entrance of Elias (Ben Mendelsohn, so frightening in Animal Kingdom but given less to work with here), his brother Jonah (Cam Gigandet), the brawny Ty (Dash Mihok) and Elias’ tweaked-out gal pal Petal (Jordana Spiro). The not-quite-real-time in which Trespass unfolds is structured like a high states negotiation in which both parties are patently ridiculous. Kyle decides that the intruders, whose own faade of mask-wearing, clock-watching competence crumbles almost immediately, are in all likelihood going to kill him and his wife after they get the money they believe is somewhere in the house and that Kyle insists was spent, since they’re not packing anything with which to tie their hostages up. Kyle refuses to open his safe, believing it to be his only bargaining chip, and that’s when the volume starts getting turned up on everyone’s dialogue, threats are made and Kidman’s formal French twist is mussed into something fortuitously reminiscent of a Bardot ‘do (such is the magic of the movies). In twists revealed via brief flashbacks, we learn more about how everyone ended up in this drastic situation, a series of secrets, betrayals and obsessions that initially feels like a way to flesh out a limited idea to feature runtime, but then becomes so loopy it’s close to trashy fun. The same can be said for Cage’s performance, which, while not at the level of his Wicker Man highlight reel, builds into something enjoyably blustery (he asks one of the gunmen if he knows the etymology of the word “diamond”) as his suit-and-glasses Kyle tries to prove he’s capable of protecting his family against these tattooed toughs, one of whom seems to be awfully familiar with his wife. Despite its gestures toward relevance — the Millers live in a swank but only half-finished modern abode Sarah designed herself, and as Kyle explains, “we never owned this house, it owned us” — Trespass is best received as an almost viable B-movie that just happens to have A-list leads. For all of the turns from which it manages to wring tension, like the possible salvation represented by a call from the Millers’ security company, there are two that are laughable, like a character being given away by the beeping of a digital watch, or another flicking through some home movies on a bedroom flat screen. The film is conceptually the story of a yuppie’s last stand, his clawing attempts to shield his family from physical threats after he’s failed to do so when it comes to monetary ones. But there’s not a lot to hold on to with these characters, who are sketched out in broad strokes. As things fall apart, the bellowing starts and Trespass turns into a repetitive cycle of characters being dragged around at gunpoint and occasionally beaten, it grows numbing and difficult to invest in the fate of anyone on-screen. The best line finds someone snapping at another who’s refusing to cooperate to “do it, so we can all die because I don’t give a fuck anymore.” Unless you too have lost a fortune in the gemstone biz, that’s the most relatable thing you’ll hear in the film, spoken or yelled.

'Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace 3D' Poster: Jar Jar Binks Started towards the Curb

You do not like Jar Jar Binks. Lacking the understanding that nobody likes Jar Jar Binks, however, there's never been official vindication for 'Star Wars' fans. Jar Jar in 'Episode I' is occur stone, and -- regrettably -- there is nothing to become done about this. (Well, next to nothing: there's always 'The Phantom Edit' -- the fan-made cut that scratches the hated character in the film entirely.) Well, the very first time there's newer and more effective hope (ding!) -- as the brand new 'Episode I' three dimensional poster. Associated with the three dimensional re-discharge of the prequel next Feb, the look provides solace towards the 'Star Wars' nerds: there's forget about Jar Jar around the poster. Actually, the image is fairly light on figures to start with, with only Darth Maul, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Yoda present (instead of the initial, which incorporated Maul and Obi-Wan, together with Jar Jar, Qui-Gon Jinn, Anakin Skywalker, Full Amydala, C-3PO and R2D2). You can observe that old and new posters below. 'Phantom Menace 3D' will hit the giant screen on February. 10, 2012. By helping cover their that old... Along with the brand new... [via Bleeding Awesome] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Readers Share Their 'Back Stage' Stories

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So, thank you, Back Stage."Ron MacCloskey, Edison, N.J."I started reading Back Stage soon after I arrived in NYC in 1969. I've had good years and bad years in the business (and a few great years), but the lion's share of my work has always come through notices in Back Stagefilm, TV, and stage workincluding one terrific Off-Broadway contract ('Tamara') that paid close to Broadway salary and lasted over two years. Every time I think that the EPAs listed in Back Stage are useless, a happy surprise comes as a result of one (like my next gig at Westchester Broadway Theatre). Especially when one is without an agent (and even when one has an agent), Back Stage is a friend and an ally."Kathleen Huber, NY"Love. Motivation. Passion. Oh, how Back Stage has helped me through many a troubling time in the acting world! As actors, we all feel moments when we are ready to collapse at the mystery that is casting! But Back Stage has been a tremendous help at demystifying the process. As a matter of fact, it has demystified many a process in regards to all elements of acting, whether it be through the sexy Secret Agent [Man] or intelligent interviews. Thank you, Back Stage, for giving me added strength to continue my endeavors!"Edi Monroy, NY"Having recently arrived in NY, as a dancer (musical theater and commercial), Back Stage has been my bible. I read it religiously every week. From the audition/casting notices to where to take classes and get headshot repros, it has been an invaluable tool for someone who has just moved to the city. The articles and features are informative and entertaining, from show reviews to what to pack in your dance bag!"Belinda Campbell, NY"In the 20 years that I have been an actor, Back Stage has been there. When I needed to find out who was filming where, Back Stage was there. When I wanted a photographer, school, or someone to make copies of my pictures, Back Stage was there. When I do seminars and students ask, 'What is the first thing you do after you decide you want to be an actor?,' [I tell them,] 'Read Back Stage.' Back Stage has told me about plays I wanted to see, and some I didn't even know existed. Back Stage has inspired me by having conversations with new actors, older actors, agents, and producers to get their perspective on what actors should and shouldn't do in the business. Even when I was not working, Back Stage was always on the newsstand waiting for me to pick it up and find a new job. Now here it is for me some 20 years later, and I sit here reading Back Stage on my iPad and think about all the changes that have come over the yearsand wonder, 'What is coming next?' Happy anniversary to Back Stage."Vernon W Campbell, via email"I knew of Back Stage when it was still Drama-Logue. My first memory of the paper was hanging around in the dance studio where I participated (at age 6) in a junior version of the musical 'Fame.' Grown-up women would be hanging around reading Drama-Logue, and I knew there was something wonderful inside. I started reading the paper myself as soon as I was old enough to drive myself to all the auditions inside, which means I've been thumbing through the audition listings for about 11 years. Back Stage has helped me book paid gigs, free gigs, and connected me to the large but very 'small world'ish theater community in Los Angeles, and I look forward to the next 50 years! Thanks!"Bonnie Sludikoff, Glendale, Calif."What's great about Back Stage is that it's a place that says, 'It's awesome to be an actor.' As you travel further in this roller coaster of a profession, you can always turn to Back Stage as a fertile ground for advice (situations are oftentimes tricky), reviews of good teachers, and how to manage your finances. It has increasingly become a destination of comfort and trust.It's so supportive that sometimes it can feel like 'crack for actors.' "John Pick, via email"I can say that my career really started with the help of Back Stage. After studying in NY at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute I moved to Los Angeles and did what all actors probably should be doing: buy a copy of Back Stage every week. One day I saw this casting notice in Back Stage for the AFI film 'Remote Control.' After several auditions, I landed the leading part. The film screened worldwide at prestigious film festivals and won numerous awards, including a Student Academy Award nomination. That was over 10 years agothis film really launched my career and helped me to get my first agent back then and even other film offers. So thank you, Back Stage! Happy Anniversary, and here's to many, many more years!"Branko Tomovic, London and Los Angeles"I joined AEA May 31, 1957. My last Equity job was in 1984. Those almost 30 years were among the happiest days of my life. Back Stage was the source of all my employmentno agents, no managers. Regional, Broadway, Off-Broadway before it became "fashionable." I had the honor to work with Dame Judith Anderson, Bert Lahr, Claire Bloom, Judith Malina, Ruby Dee, and Irene Papas. I do some film and television and am currently dancing with Naomi Goldberg Haas' dance group and am happy to be doing that form of creativity. I use my acting skills through movement and improvisation. Times have changed. So has Back Stage."Dina Paisner, NY"Happy Birthday, Back Stage! I am grateful for all the informative interviews, resources, and opportunities you've always providedonline and in print. Here's to another 50 years of incredible work." Jeremy Glazer, Hollywood, Back Stage reader since 2000"Back Stage has always been part of my professional theater life. When I lived in Boston, D.C., and NYC. Now that I live in New England, it keeps me connected and makes me feel part of a larger network. Thanks for always being there."Sandra Gartner, via email"It surprises me that Back Stage is only 50 years old. It seems I began reading it, and getting gigs through it, longer ago than that. I suppose my introduction to Back Stage must have been in the '70s. Keep on keeping on."Eugene Hobgood, via email Thanks, Back Stage readers, for your kind words in celebration of our 50th anniversary. We couldn't have come this far without you. Here's to the next 50 years!"I'm proud to say I'm 62 and have been reading Back Stage from L.A. and NYC as long as I can remember. I've worked on both coasts in film, TV, and theater for over 40 years with the help of Back Stage and look to continue to do so! All the best to Back Stage for their support and continuing success in providing actors access to work!"Holgie Forrester, West Los Angeles"What a great idea to feature your readers. I have been reading Back Stage since it was Drama-Logue back in 1986. I attribute my first lead in a feature film directly to Drama-Logue from a posting I responded to in 1986. I got the lead in 'Slaughterhouse.' Since then, I have continued to have success responding to casting notices in what is now Back Stage. Sure, you don't get everything you submit to, but when you're in business for yourself, you can't sit and wait for your agent to get you auditions. Back Stage has great casting notices, articles, and other production postings. I've been informed from the many articles over the years and have also gained production employment from ads placed. Thank you for being such an important part of the entertainment industry."Sherry Leigh, Burbank, Calif."I have read Back Stage, some of the time with help, for approximately 22 years. I grew up with Back Stage, at the same time that Back Stage was growing from being primarily an East Coast publication. I knew that I wanted to act from the time that I was very young. Someone told my mom about Back Stage so that she could find auditions for me. Back Stage has taken me from 'Annie' at the Grand Dinner Theatre to 'Meet Me in St. Louis' aboard the S.S. Norway to 'An Inspector Calls' at the Ahmanson to 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas!' at the Pantages and an 'Aladdin: [A Musical] Spectacular' at the Disney resort. The jobs I was able to find and book because of Back Stage are too numerous to list.Back Stage has also been the source of great advice and direction throughout the years and has been a great guide in taking my career from child actor tothat of an adult.Alex Chester, Long Beach, Calif."I moved here four years ago from Dublin, Ireland, after working on 'The Tudors' for Showtime, which was filmed in Dublin. Back Stage is my bible! I've been an avid reader ever since I moved out here. Not only does it help me to get advice on the business, but I read up on the news and features. Keep up the good work, and thank you forkeeping me informed."Sonya Macari, Hollywood Hills"I've been reading Back Stage since I first went to NY in 1976! It was my primary newspaper for finding jobs and submitting for parts. It got me many auditions and wonderful parts.I continued that even when I moved out to Los Angeles.I have read reviews of plays I was in both in NY and L.A. Recently, I was interviewed by Simi Horwitz for the "Transitions" issue (Aug. 25, 2011), and that is a wonderful assessment of where I am now as an older actress. Thank you, Back Stage, for all your years of wonderful work for actors."Willow Hale, Hollywood"I have been reading Back Stage for as long as I can remember. It's a really important 'staple' of my life to get that paper every Thursday and look through each and every article for jobs, tips, and reviews. As a matter of fact, I can't think of one thing great that ever happened to me in the business that didn't involve Back Stage!"Amanda Trees, Brooklyn Heights, N.Y."I've been an actor since taking acting lessons in 1987, with my first role as an extra in 'Bright Lights, Big City.' I began my subscription to Back Stage 21 years ago in April 1990. Back Stage keeps me informed and up-to-date about the entertainment industry and most of all has been my prime source for successful auditions.I look forward to receiving Back Stage every week. Your casting notices are essential for an actor."Steve Kasprzak, Floral Park, N.Y. "What seems like an eternity ago, back in 1995 Back Stage West ran an audition announcement from the American Heartland Theatre out of Kansas City, Mo., for the first-ever regional theater presentation of the London hit musical 'BuddyThe Buddy Holly Story.' They were looking nationally for the lead part of Buddy. I would never have known about this audition if not for Back Stage West. In actual fact, I had not purchased one from the newsstand that week, but my friend John Keller called me and told me to go pick one up. I did and I got the part, but more importantly, it set me down a path of more productions of this show, many other opportunities, and then eventually my own concerts, fully realizing my goal of full-time entertainment work. Cheers to you, Back Stage."John Mueller, Los Angeles, Back Stage reader since 1994"Back Stage has been my bible on two coasts, over 20 years and five agents.It's informed, inspired, and instructed me along the way.In a sometimes solitary career, it's made me feel like I have a family of actors to turn to for guidance."John F. McCormick, via email"I have been reading Back Stage for decades. As a novice coming to NYC, Back Stage was my resource for auditions, photographers, classes, and anything and everything I needed to know about the business. As a professional now residing and working in Los Angeles, Back Stage continues to be a valuable resource connecting me to my new West Coast community and allowing me to keep in touch with East Coast news and events, too. I respect and value Back Stage as the ultimate guide for information of all things stage, screen, TV, and other media forms. Thank you, Back Stage, for 50 years of valuable service to our community of artists."Andrea Lyman, Los Angeles"Before I even took the leap and moved to Los Angeles nearly 14 years ago, I subscribed to Back Stage West, readying myself to hit the ground running once I arrived. I was here for pilot season for five months by myself with no family or friends, and Back Stage was my lifeline. Reading it and submitting to casting notices really helped me feel part of the game. To this day, especially in this fast-paced, electronic age we live in, I still subscribe to the hard copy of Back Stage, and I love sitting quietly reading it over coffee. It's like a dear old friend. Thank you!"Tracy Weisert, Los Angeles"I have been reading Back Stage for five years, and I have blossomed into an actress/model by reading the success stories in Back Stage, attending events through your direct advertisement, and of course getting emails to the latest castings. It has been a great year of success. I have booked numerous roles through casting resources. I have attended seminars where I have met up with your top leads to agencies and directors and to hear heartfelt stories about other actors in the business. I love what you're doing. Continue the great work, and I will be a reader for life. I am grateful to grow and develop, and thanks for being a vital part of this role in my career. Thanks for building a bridge where there was a gap for me, and providing me with the tools to make it work."Irvina Moody, NY"As a native of Los Angeles, I started picking up the first issues of Back Stage West in person, when you were located on North Gordon Street. At the time, those early issues were created on cardboards. Over the years, I have found agents and work during the casting newspaper's early days. In conjunction with electronic casting, Back Stage should be a necessity for actors to read each week. My best wishes are sent for continued success."Jeff Zandberg, Los Angeles"When I moved to Los Angeles, many of the first jobs I received were as a result of the listings in Back Stage. So without a doubt, it was instrumental in me setting off on the right foot in the industryand since most of my friends are people with whom I initially worked, developing those relationships, too. That's close to 14 years!"Nate Barlow, Los Angeles "I have been intermittently reading B.S./BSW since it has been available in L.A. I have used it to cast my indie projects and acting classes, which have led me to make new friends and a group of go-to professionals to work with. In 1993 BSW ombudsman Tom Mills contacted the syndicated news magazine show 'The Crusaders' on my behalf. Ironically, the show where the reporters were 'crusaders,' or 'advocates dedicated to making change where injustices were found,' was refusing to pay me for my acting services. I quickly got paid as a result. Thanks again, Back Stage."Tony Stengel, actor-director-producer, Los Angeles "Back Stage has kept me informed of the entertainment industry involving real work and auditions in this economically stressful time in our profession.There are opportunities in many areas.I moved to Park City, Utah, six years ago and have grown and learned much in my professional career. Thanks."D. Justin Cole, Park City, Utah"I have been reading Back Stage as one of only three actor's resources for casting and film updates that I trust through years of researching what is accurate and what is up-to-date, as a professional film actor. When I lived in Los Angeles, I absolutely depended on it for every update. I nowlive in my hometown of Pittsburgh, Pa., where the city and statehave become a film hub over the past decade. It isso interesting to read not only about my hometown in your magazine and online, but it is fun just to see what is going on in the industry as a whole and how everything in the industry ultimately affects me here, as an actor. Your magazine and online site area kind of universalsourcethat keeps everyone connected to what is going on in the entertainmentindustry.Thanks for supporting an industry I hope to always be a part of."Bill Ehrin, Pittsburgh, Pa."I began reading Back Stage in 1981 when I moved to NY City. I always looked forward to the weekly issue and received many jobs from the audition sections!"Holly Kerr, NY"I have been getting Back Stage since the mid-'90s, and I have had much success with getting auditions and taking acting classes and finding acting groups like The Groundlings as well as voiceover work through Kalmenson. I was able to audition for 'Rent' and several amazing opportunities through Back Stage. Thanks so much, Back Stage, for all your effort to keep us actors and singers plugged in to what's going on." DC Pincus, Beverly Hills, Calif."I have been reading Back Stage for the past 10 years, and if not for Back Stage, I would not have known anything about acting jobs in N.Y. The biggest was when I landed a feature part in the movie 'I Think I Love My Wife' with Chris Rock. I was the Homeless Man coming through the street as Kerry Washington was dropping money out of the window of Chris' office. There have been other jobs I have gotten from the magazine, but that was the most prominent. I recommend this magazine to every actor everywhere."Ken Peebles, Richmond, Va."I've been reading Back Stage since the '80s when I first came up in the Philadelphia/N.Y. scene and pretty much got all my work through the paper. Now, almost 25 years later, I get the paper every so often, but with the Internet I mainly get my info through Back Stage Espresso; it's quick and easy and gets right to union casting notices to save time. It's a great tool for any actor at any level."Ryan (Orion) McCabe, via email"I have been reading Back Stage since the beginning of my career in the mid-'80s. The articles on the tools of the trade have been the most rewarding for me. Those helpful tips continue to enable me to make a living in this crazy, wonderful business."Peter Tocco, Detroit, Mich."Back Stage was the best resource I had when I moved to NY. I will never forget picking up my first issue at the newsstand and, in turn, booking an indie feature. Back Stage has progressed and offers far more information than any other publication for everyone in entertainment. Happy golden anniversary, Back Stage!"Shelley Bennett, writer-actor, via email"Happy 50th, Back Stage. It has helped me a great deal with industry info, especially the classifieds. And the many ideas, wonderful casting calls from NY to Los Angeles, etc. Thanks, Back Stage. Keep on bringing it. We love it."Earl L. Thompson, Lancaster, Calif."Back Stage was the very first newspaper I went to in 1979 when I arrived in NYC. It helped me get my first professional job and Equity card. It was for a national tour of 'The Sound of Music.' I was hooked ever since. I still read it today. I like it because it is correct, ethical, and gets to the point. Thanks, Back Stage. Happy Anniversary!"Lani Martin, via email"Back Stage has been the backbone of my 40-year career as an actor and speaker andhelped me get into show business and created an opportunity foracting knowledge and the ability to get out among the public as a doer and spearheadmy passion to educate andfollow theideas of Back Stage. Without Back Stage's encouragement, my success and awards would never have happened." Burt Richards, via email"Back Stage gave me the information I needed. I would get calls for auditions and land acting jobs. I have been reading it for 18 years. Thank you, Back Stage."Michelle Csitos, Winnetka, Calif."About 15 years ago I saw an ad in Back Stage. It was from AGVA. They were looking for performers to do a show at the Actors [Fund] Home in Englewood, N.J. I sent them my photo and rsum and told them all about my one-man show on Groucho Marx. I figured that the average age group there would love it. I was right! I was hired by Fran Gaar and still do shows to this day. So, thank you, Back Stage."Ron MacCloskey, Edison, N.J."I started reading Back Stage soon after I arrived in NYC in 1969. I've had good years and bad years in the business (and a few great years), but the lion's share of my work has always come through notices in Back Stagefilm, TV, and stage workincluding one terrific Off-Broadway contract ('Tamara') that paid close to Broadway salary and lasted over two years. Every time I think that the EPAs listed in Back Stage are useless, a happy surprise comes as a result of one (like my next gig at Westchester Broadway Theatre). Especially when one is without an agent (and even when one has an agent), Back Stage is a friend and an ally."Kathleen Huber, NY"Love. Motivation. Passion. Oh, how Back Stage has helped me through many a troubling time in the acting world! As actors, we all feel moments when we are ready to collapse at the mystery that is casting! But Back Stage has been a tremendous help at demystifying the process. As a matter of fact, it has demystified many a process in regards to all elements of acting, whether it be through the sexy Secret Agent [Man] or intelligent interviews. Thank you, Back Stage, for giving me added strength to continue my endeavors!"Edi Monroy, NY"Having recently arrived in NY, as a dancer (musical theater and commercial), Back Stage has been my bible. I read it religiously every week. From the audition/casting notices to where to take classes and get headshot repros, it has been an invaluable tool for someone who has just moved to the city. The articles and features are informative and entertaining, from show reviews to what to pack in your dance bag!"Belinda Campbell, NY"In the 20 years that I have been an actor, Back Stage has been there. When I needed to find out who was filming where, Back Stage was there. When I wanted a photographer, school, or someone to make copies of my pictures, Back Stage was there. When I do seminars and students ask, 'What is the first thing you do after you decide you want to be an actor?,' [I tell them,] 'Read Back Stage.' Back Stage has told me about plays I wanted to see, and some I didn't even know existed. Back Stage has inspired me by having conversations with new actors, older actors, agents, and producers to get their perspective on what actors should and shouldn't do in the business. Even when I was not working, Back Stage was always on the newsstand waiting for me to pick it up and find a new job. Now here it is for me some 20 years later, and I sit here reading Back Stage on my iPad and think about all the changes that have come over the yearsand wonder, 'What is coming next?' Happy anniversary to Back Stage."Vernon W Campbell, via email"I knew of Back Stage when it was still Drama-Logue. My first memory of the paper was hanging around in the dance studio where I participated (at age 6) in a junior version of the musical 'Fame.' Grown-up women would be hanging around reading Drama-Logue, and I knew there was something wonderful inside. I started reading the paper myself as soon as I was old enough to drive myself to all the auditions inside, which means I've been thumbing through the audition listings for about 11 years. Back Stage has helped me book paid gigs, free gigs, and connected me to the large but very 'small world'ish theater community in Los Angeles, and I look forward to the next 50 years! Thanks!"Bonnie Sludikoff, Glendale, Calif."What's great about Back Stage is that it's a place that says, 'It's awesome to be an actor.' As you travel further in this roller coaster of a profession, you can always turn to Back Stage as a fertile ground for advice (situations are oftentimes tricky), reviews of good teachers, and how to manage your finances. It has increasingly become a destination of comfort and trust.It's so supportive that sometimes it can feel like 'crack for actors.' "John Pick, via email"I can say that my career really started with the help of Back Stage. After studying in NY at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute I moved to Los Angeles and did what all actors probably should be doing: buy a copy of Back Stage every week. One day I saw this casting notice in Back Stage for the AFI film 'Remote Control.' After several auditions, I landed the leading part. The film screened worldwide at prestigious film festivals and won numerous awards, including a Student Academy Award nomination. That was over 10 years agothis film really launched my career and helped me to get my first agent back then and even other film offers. So thank you, Back Stage! Happy Anniversary, and here's to many, many more years!"Branko Tomovic, London and Los Angeles"I joined AEA May 31, 1957. My last Equity job was in 1984. Those almost 30 years were among the happiest days of my life. Back Stage was the source of all my employmentno agents, no managers. Regional, Broadway, Off-Broadway before it became "fashionable." I had the honor to work with Dame Judith Anderson, Bert Lahr, Claire Bloom, Judith Malina, Ruby Dee, and Irene Papas. I do some film and television and am currently dancing with Naomi Goldberg Haas' dance group and am happy to be doing that form of creativity. I use my acting skills through movement and improvisation. Times have changed. So has Back Stage."Dina Paisner, NY"Happy Birthday, Back Stage! I am grateful for all the informative interviews, resources, and opportunities you've always providedonline and in print. Here's to another 50 years of incredible work." Jeremy Glazer, Hollywood, Back Stage reader since 2000"Back Stage has always been part of my professional theater life. When I lived in Boston, D.C., and NYC. Now that I live in New England, it keeps me connected and makes me feel part of a larger network. Thanks for always being there."Sandra Gartner, via email"It surprises me that Back Stage is only 50 years old. It seems I began reading it, and getting gigs through it, longer ago than that. I suppose my introduction to Back Stage must have been in the '70s. Keep on keeping on."Eugene Hobgood, via email