Crystal Harris Puts Hefs Engagement Ring On Auction Block

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Runaway bride Crystal Harris is hoping bidders dont run away from the engagement ring that Hugh Hefner gave her. According to TMZ, the former Playboy model is putting her 3.39 carat circular-cut diamond ring up for auction at Christies in NY in October. [She] couldnt bear to look at the ring anymore because it brought back bad memories, a source claimed. Us Weekly reported the ring originally costly approximately $90,000, but according to the auction listing, the sparkler is expected to fetch $20-30,000. In July, Crystal opened up about her split with Hef when she stopped by Access Hollywood Live. I got cold feet, she said at the time. Over time I just realized it wasnt for me, it was all happening so fast. Adding, I love Hef. I care about Hef and always will. We had good times together Ive been over there about three or four times since the breakup and we want to just stay friends. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved.This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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Mega Buzz: Grey's Baby Blues, Danson's CSI Gig and Fringe's Peter Problem

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Plus: We have already seen him enter the mindset from the sufferers by playing dead, but younger crowd comes with an interesting method to put themself inside a suspect's footwear, that will get complicated when three people confess towards the same quadruple homicide. Can there be no expect Peter and Olivia on Fringe? - Anne NATALIE: Peter continues to try to break through into Olivia and Walter's world. Sadly, since Walter does not remember Peter, he'll frantically attempt to stop this from happening, Plus: There is a special surprise return now which will further the concept that, right here or higher there, we are not in Kansas any longer. Are Qq and can still together on Criminal Minds? - Lisa ADAM: All of you need to know what she meant by "It is a lengthy story," right? What's promising: She and her baby-dad continue to be together. The greater news: We will have Will - and Henry! - within this season's seventh episode. 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Were the Emmys Worse Compared to Academy awards?

Knowing from responses round the Internet, audiences and testers were a lot more happy with the Emmy Honours on Sunday evening compared to they were using the Oscars in Feb. "This Emmy broadcast gave some lovely recognition to individuals who truly deserved it, and Jane Lynch wasn't a poor host, either," authored America online TV critic Maureen Ryan. "Overall, what's often a three-hour slogfest went by relatively rapidly and mostly easily this time around around." Except for the In Memoriam segment, as Ryan highlights -- in addition to a whole couple of other things. Were the Emmys really much better than the newest edition from the Academy awards? Moviefone looks into ahead. Host As Ryan states, Jane Lynch would be a very game MC for that Emmy proceedings, even when she wasn't given lots of good material to utilize. Her best joke is at presenting the cast of 'Entourage': "A great deal individuals are very curious why I am a lesbian -- as well as gentleman, the cast of 'Entourage.'" Lolz. Obviously, if Lynch was motionless on stage for 3 hrs, she'd have still done a more satisfactory job than James Franco and Hathaway As Catwoman. Advantage: Emmys Pre-created bits The Emmys were packed with pre-recorded segments, particularly a dent sequence which was edited by Fox after Alec Baldwin designed a joke concerning the NewsCorp phone-tapping scandal. (Baldwin was changed within the recorded segment by Leonard Nimoy.) Lynch was active, and also the opener featured all of the stars out of your favorite series, it survived about 95 minutes. OK, it had been really only 10, but nonetheless: too lengthy! Meanwhile, Franco and Hathaway's Academy awards opener was their high-point. Advantage: Academy awards Those who win The 2011 Oscars were essentially a fait accompli: 'The King's Speech,' Colin Firth, Natalie Portman, Melissa Leo and Christian Bale were management for days, as well as their collective wins were met with mostly shrugs. The Emmys, however, were packed with surprises: Melissa McCarthy! Kyle Chandler! (KYLE CHANDLER!) 'Friday Evening Lights' for series writing! Sure, 'Modern Family,' 'Mad Men' and 'The Daily Show' counseled me assumed those who win, however the tone set by early upsets made the groups feel suspenseful. (Not 'Modern Family' that demonstrate would be a lock for the best Comedy Series before Julie Bowen won her Emmy for the best Supporting Actress.) Advantage: Emmys Show pacing Regardless of the overblown introduction and extended bits -- as well as the ill-advised EmmyTones, a potential career-killer singing group comprised of actual stars like Joel McHale, Zachary Levi, Cobie Smulders and Wilmer Valderrama -- the Emmys ended quickly after three hrs. The 2011 Academy awards? They most likely will go on. Note to Brett Ratner: attempt to result in the 2012 version as stream-lined because the Emmys even when the show isn't good, a minimum of it may be short. Advantage: Emmys In Memoriam Segments Throughout the 2011 Oscars, Celine Dion sang a stylish rendition of "Smile" over photos of deceased people from the Hollywood family. In the Emmys, the Canadian Tenors sang a protective cover from the Leonard Cohen-written song "Hallelujah" while dry-ice produced a smoke-y effect within the auditorium. It had been badly as that sounds. Advantage: Academy awards Champion: Inside a much closer race than you thought, the Emmys emerge victorious! Congratulations to any or all participants and those who win. Your move, Academy awards. Were the Emmys better or worse compared to Academy awards?Better!Worse!Election Photos: Mark J. Terrill/AP (Jane Lynch), Gabriel Bouys/AFP/Getty Imges (James Franco, Hathaway As Catwoman)

MPAA Announces New SEVP Global Policy

Senator Chris Dodd, Chairman/CEO of the Motion Picture Association of America, today set the new leadership team under his watch, including a promotion for Michael OLeary to SEVP of Global Policy and External Affairs. Dodd also brought in his former Deputy Chief Of Staff from his U.S. Senate days Lori McGrogan to become Senior Advisor To The Chairman. He also revamped the internal PR staff, hiring Laura Nichols, now MPAA’s EVP Global Communications. OLeary, in his new role, will supervise all international, federal and state affairs operations around the world. In addition, OLeary will oversee the Associations technology and research efforts. Previously, OLeary had been EVP of Government Affairs, responsible for the development and the implementation of the MPAAs domestic government policy priorities and federal and state legislative and regulatory strategies. According to his official bio, OLeary has nearly 20 years of intellectual property policy and enforcement experience. Before coming to work for the MPAA, OLeary served as Deputy Chief for Intellectual Property in the Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section of the Department of Justice, where he prosecuted and supervised major domestic and international criminal intellectual property investigations and prosecutions. Dodd said in a statement: The creative communitys voice in Washington will be critical in the months and years ahead as our leaders debate what will be the best, most cost-effective ways to produce new jobs and protect the ones we have. Weve assembled a senior team, who, together with our dedicated MPAA global staff, will set our sights on delivering a clear and simple message: when it comes to growing our economy, creating jobs, promoting trade and American innovation, movies matter.” Dodd said OLeary has already been a key player at the MPAA, but will now be taking on a much more expanded role. That, during his tenure, the MPAA successfully led efforts in both the legislative and regulatory arenas, including passage of the Pro-IP Act; amendments to the Higher Education Act to help combat content theft on university computer networks; and successfully increasing emphasis on protecting intellectual property at the federal, state and local level. Lori McGrogan was leading Dodd’s transition team at the MPAA and now will assist him in strategic and long-term planning, as well as day-to-day operations of the organization. She served as Acting Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff for Senator Dodd, where she provided strategic advice and oversaw critical office operations including scheduling and press. Before joining Senator Dodds office, she was founder and president of a successful research and communications consulting firm. As CFO and EVP of Finance and Administration. David England is responsible for the day-to-day management of all aspects of the MPAAs finances. He has oversight responsibility over the MPAAs worldwide infrastructure activities, including facilities, administration, finance and accounting, risk management and information technology. Previously, England spent six years at Simon and Schuster, a subsidiary of CBS Corporation, as SVP/CFO. Prior to that, he was EVP/CFO at United Paramount Network (UPN), a subsidiary of Viacom Inc. Joan Graves, SVP and Chairman of the Classification and Rating Administration (CARA), first joined CARA in 1988 and assumed her current position as Chairman in 2000. In this capacity, Graves oversees the nations voluntary movie rating system, which exists to provide clear information to parents about the content of films as they make decisions about what movies their kids can see and at what age.

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ARC, Mpower to release 'Snowmen'

ARC Entertainment and Mpower Distribution have joined forces to release family comedy ''Snowmen'' nationally on Oct. 21. Pic stars Bobby Coleman, Ray Liotta, Bobb'e J. Thompson, Josh Flitter and Christopher Lloyd and tells the story of three small-town boys who find adventure and purpose through their attempts to set a Guinness World Record. It won the Audience Award at the 2011 Dallas International Film Festival. Robert Kirbyson wrote and directed the Mpower Pictures production. Stephen McEveety (''The Passion of the Christ''), David Segel and John Shepherd produced the film. Bill O'Kane, Diane Hendricks, Tina Segel, and Ray Liotta served as executive producers. ARC Entertainment CEO Trevor Drinkwater and Mpower Pictures COO Todd Burns announced the deal Tuesday. Recent ARC Entertainment releases include ''Ironclad,'' and ''John Carpenter's The Ward'' while le. Past Mpower Pictures productions include ''The Stoning of Soraya M'' and ''Bella.'' Contact Dave McNary at dave.mcnary@variety.com

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Distribs go nederlander in Benelux

The town -- Independent distributor Nederlander Film Works has inked a deal splitting Benelux rights with Kinepolis Film Distribution, part of the Kinepolis multiplex business. From March. 1, Nederlander Film Works will handle films inside the Netherlands while KFD brings them in Belgium and Luxembourg. Deal replaces an early on alliance that saw Nederlander Film Works game game titles presented in many three areas by Benelux Film Entrepreneurs. First game game titles covered include Paul W.S. Anderson's "The Three Musketeers," Jonathan Levine's "50/50" and Madonna's "W.E." Move further fortifies KFD's mainstream offer undertaking a 2010 tie-tabs on Nederlander distribbery A-Film. Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com

Keck's Exclusives: Playboy In the Closet

Amber Heard The September 19 premiere of NBC's sixties-set The Playboy Club will disclose that particular in the bunnies can be a closeted lesbian married with a gay guy. Freely gay series star Amber Heard, who plays the straight Maureen, was surprised to look for the initial depiction in the lesbian bunny as butch."She was written being different then another women in the way they fitted and moved herself - with less feminine sophistication," states Amber, who convinced executive producer Chad Hodge to rewrite the level of smoothness. "I really pressed to challenge that stereotype, because I realize firsthand that some stereotypes don't always hold true. Who you have a inclination to fall deeply deeply in love with by no means determines how you carry yourself!"Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now!

The Graveyard Keeper's Daughter (Surnuaiavahi tutar)

An Estinfilm, Content Companies production. (Worldwide Sales: Estinfilm, Tallinn, Estonia.). Created by Mati Sepping. Co-producer, Katrin Laur. Directed, compiled by Katrin Laur.With: Kerttu-Killu Grenman, Maria Avdjushko, Rain Simmul, Ulla Reinikainen, Epp Eespaev, Esther Koiv, Avoi Klemets, Kersti Kreismann. (Estonian, Russian dialogue)A child's unwavering gaze, neither blindly accepting nor especially judgmental, anchors Estonian helmer Katrin Laur's "The Graveyard Keeper's Daughter," a pastoral tale of alcoholism and neglect. By all civilized standards, 8-year-old Lucia qualifies growing up in danger, having a largely absent father and persistantly drunken mother. Yet, blithely frolicking round the titular burying grounds, supported by her angel, a more youthful girl with Downs Syndrome, Lucia styles a satisfying existence in the cards worked her, safeguarding her autonomy from well-meaning grown ups. The stylistic fluidity from the pic's evocative fairy-tale tropes trumps any sociological overlay, growing "Graveyard"s arthouse appeal. Little Lucia (Kerttu-Killu Grenman) under your own accord cares for Jats (Esther Koiv), a neighbor's Lower Syndrome child whose resemblance towards the statue of the angel at the middle of the graveyard makes her puppy-dog devotion appear much more special. Lucia also uncomplainingly takes care of her mother Maria (Maria Avdjushko) as a direct consequence of her nocturnal drunken games at their stone house situated deep within the forest. Her father Kaido (Rain Simmul), though pleased to train her they are driving (she takes the controls from the graveyard pickup, gleefully perched on his lap), otherwise foists all parental obligation onto his alcoholic wife, denying any understanding of how to look after a woman child. Yet Lucia appears none the worse on her precocious self-sufficiency, particularly leavened because it is by an elemental openness towards the vibrant character round her. Helmer Laur and lenser Annsi Leino transform Lucia's graveyard right into a secret garden, an enchanting host to nocturnal mystery and daylight breaking of the bread whose bloodstream-deep natural cycles render the inevitable procedure for socialization silently tragic. However when Kaido and the family are asked to invest per week in Finland, remaining having a friendly female pastor (Ulla Reinikainen), the holiday first appears like a potential game-changer. Maria and also the pastor share drinks, confidences in Russian (apparently Maria's native tongue) and enjoy their heels, falling over one another in tipsy breaking of the bread. This indication from the girl she was previously inspires Maria to solve to prevent consuming, while Kaido hopes for a half way decent having to pay permanent job. Indeed the visit opens each parent's eyes to the potential of other available choices, none which overcome the trip to Estonia. Meanwhile, the appearance of the youthful, by-the-book teacher (apparently the only real part of Estonia not striking the bottle), concerned over Lucia's low grades, intends to topple the girl's carefully balanced house of cards, whenever a disaster of epic proportions (and impressive Forex) renders all options moot.Camera (color), Anssi Leino editor, Kersti Miilen music, Part Uusberg art director, Eugen Tamberg costume designer, Tamberg seem (Dolby), Bugs Andreas seem designers, Tiina Andreas, Matis Rei. Examined at Montreal World Film Festival (Concentrate on World Cinema), August. 28, 2011. Running time: 102 MIN. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com