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