J:COM to consider full stake in Asmik Ace

Tokyo, japan -- Japan's No. 1 cabler Jupiter Telecommunications (J:COM) intends to acquire all shares of indie distrib and pic producer Asmik Ace Entertainment and turn it into a wholly possessed subsid. J:COM aims to include original content from Asmik to the program line-up. Initially, J:COM tends to buy the 96.6% of Asmik Ace shares possessed through the Sumitomo buying and selling house, using the transfer to happen within thirty days, based on Japanese press reviews. No cost has yet been introduced. It'll then get the remaining shares. Asmik Ace were built with a complicated birth, taking its current form inside a merger of pic producer Ace Pictures and distrib Asmik in 1998. In 2004, when then co-owner Kadokawa Holdings acquired exclusive privileges to distribute DreamWorks photos in Japan, Asmik Ace required control of publicity and distribution. This Year, Sumitomo bought Kadokawa's 20% stake in Asmik Ace, improving its share to the present 96.6%. Among Asmik Ace's recent releases are "Spy Kids 4D," "Scream 4" and "50/50," along with the domestic mellers "Bread of Happiness" and "A Yell From Paradise." J:COM expects to give the 270 photos that Asmik Ace is the owner of the privileges on its movie channels. Asmik Ace will even produce five to 10 original dramas yearly for J:COM strands, while its photos is going to be launched concurrently in theaters as well as on J:COM's VOD services. Asmik Ace content is going to be open to mobile phone customers via J:COM partner KDDI's Lismo streaming service. By The month of january, J:COM had 3.63million cable customers, up 6.7% on a single month the year before. It's 7.14 million subs because of its combined cable, Internet and telephony services, up 9.5% on 2011. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

Community Launches Animated Shorts

After carrying out a claymation special this year, NBC’s cult favorite Community gets animated with three marketing shorts made to trump in the show’s March 15 go back to the schedule. The announcement only agreed to be made throughout Community‘s PaleyFest session. The shorts, entitled Abeds Master Key, will debut on March 7 on Hulu, Hulu Plus and NBC.com. These were compiled by Dork Seger (Funnel 101) & Tom Kauffman (Lil Waynes Huge Home). This is a promo:

Comcast Launches Xfinity Streaming Service For Older Content

Streampix is going to be incorporated to Xfinity triple-play packages additionally to individually for $4.99 monthly just like a subscription video-on-demand supplying the program isto eventually increase the risk for service on Xbox 360 360 360 and Android items.It willfeature shows like 30 Rock, Lost and Married … With Children additionally to kids programming incorporated in new content certification deals. Here’s the gist in the release: PHILADELPHIA, PA February 21, 2011 Comcast today introduced the launch of Xfinity Streampix, a completely new subscription video service that enables Xfinity video clients to immediately view favorite movies and tv shows interior and exterior the home, including numerous past seasons of current hit shows and full series, to multiple screens and items including Televisions (just like a subscription If Needed folder), online platforms and mobile items. This awesome product complements the 75,000 Television films and shows presently on Xfinity If Needed, XfinityTV.com and through the Xfinity TV application. To create Streampix, Comcast has became a member of into certification contracts with leading movie art galleries and programming companies including Disney-ABC Television Group*, NBCUniversal, The brand new the new sony Pictures, Warner Bros. Digital Distribution and Cookie Jar and built a line-from top-rated content, that's available beginning now. Past Full Seasons of Television Show Movies 30 Rock(NBC) Evaluate That(Warner Bros. Pictures) Greys Anatomy(ABC) Brokeback Mountain(Universal) Heroes(NBC) Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon(The brand new the new sony) Lost(ABC) Oceans Eleven(Warner Bros.Pictures) Marriedwith Children(The brand new the new sony) Stuart Little(The brand new the new sony) Work(NBC) When Harry Met Sally(Warner Bros. Pictures) Ugly Betty(ABC) The Big Lebowski(Universal) The Important Thing Existence in the American Teen(ABC Family) Kids Programming Inspector Gadget(Cookie Jar) Paddington Bear(Cookie Jar) Strawberry Shortcake(Cookie Jar) The Suite Information on Zack & Cody(Disney Funnel) Masters of magic of Waverly Place(Disney Funnel)

Greg Berlanti: This Pilot Season's Go-To Guy

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The planet pandora uncovers photos at Berlinale

"A Prophet" star Tahar Rahim is placed to star in Fatih Akin's "The Cut," the 3rd installment within the filmmaker's trilogy around the human condition.Analyzing evil in people, "The Cut" follows 2004's "Mind-On," which worked with love, and 2007's "The Advantage of Paradise," which revolved around dying. Akin and Klaus Maeck's Hamburg-based Corazon Intl. and Perfume-based The planet pandora Film are creating.It's certainly one of a slew of approaching productions The planet pandora revealed in the Berlinale. The organization, that is honoring its 30th anniversary this season, can also be creating Pia Marais' "Layla Fourie," in regards to a youthful single mom in Nigeria whose existence becomes entangled in lies, fear and suspicion after going for a job giving polygraph tests. Created by The planet pandora like a co-production with Gauteng-based DV8 Films, IDTV in Amsterdam, Paris-based Cinema Defacto and WDR/arte, "Layla Fourie" stars Rayna Campbell and August Diehl. The Match Factory is selling the film globally.Also around the slate is Jim Jarmusch's "Only Enthusiasts Left Alive," an appreciation story occur Detroit and Tangiers between a couple grappling using the decline of civilization Tilda Swinton, Tom Hiddelston and John Hurt star. The planet pandora is co-creating with London-based Recorded Pictures, with HanWay Films handling world sales. Sang-Hyung Cho ("Full Metal Village") is pointing "11 Freundinnen," a documentary around the German women's national team and also the 2011 FIFA World Championship created by The planet pandora and 3Sat/ZDF.The planet pandora is joining with Bridgit Folman Film Gang in Israel on Ari Folman's "The Congress," a loose adaptation of Stanislaw Lem's novel "The Futurological Congress," starring Robin Wright, Harvey Keitel, Danny Huston, Jon Hamm and Paul Giamatti. Poland's Opus Film, ARP Selection in France, Belgium's Entre Chien et Loup and Paul Thiltges are co-creating, using the Match Factory handling world sales.Additional co-productions include "My Pal Vijay," by Mike Garbarski ("Irina Palm"). Pic activates a guy, incorrectly thought dead, who finds out his recently widowed wife has had an unseemly romantic curiosity about a dashing Indian. Entre Chien et Loup is creating with The planet pandora and Luxembourg-based Samsa Film. The business's Berlin subsid Pola The planet pandora is joining up with France's Pierre Grise Productions on Leos Carax's "Holy Motors," starring Denis Lavant, Kylie Minogue, Avoi Mendes and Michel Piccoli inside a tale of the being who takes having multiple people. And in the whole shebang is Erik Skjoldbjaerg's "Pionier," a conspiracy-thriller set at the outset of the Norwegian gold hurry. Contact Erectile dysfunction Meza at erectile dysfunction.meza@mannaa.de

American Pie's Chris Klein Heads to Franklin & Party

Chris Klein Chris Klein has arrived a guest just right a chapter of Franklin & Bash's second season, Entertainment Weekly reviews.Klein, most widely known for enjoying Oz within the hit comedy American Cake, will portray a classic senior high school friend of Peter Party (Mark-Paul Gosselaar). His character is referred to like a charming politician who would like to finish his gubernatorial bid following a family scandal.Mega Buzz: A Home tragedy, a Average women baby-dad as well as an SVU reunionLaw & Order's Paul Schulze will have his campaign manager who takes problem with Party and Breckin Meyer's Franklin.Franklin & Party will even welcome a slew of guest stars for that approaching second season including Seth Eco-friendly, Cybill Shepherd and Ron Fox.

G.I. Joe: Retaliation Super Bowl Ad

Rock! Boom! Blast!Though the Super Bowl doesn't even happen in the US until this coming Sunday, it would appear that the film studios and various related companies just can't wait to show us their wares and, like eager children offering up their still-wet finger paintings, we're now being treated to a barrage of early ads. One example is the G.I. Joe: Retaliation spot, which you can gawp at over at Apple.It's only a 30-second ad for the film, but it feels very much in keeping with the most recent trailer: lots of Dwayne Johnson being tough and cool, plenty of action, some music and a Brucie (Willis, not Forsyth) bonus.The few new seconds of footage include a quick glimpse of Cobra Commander and plenty of chances to watch the Joes in action. The film itself lands on June 22.But the Joe spot is unusual in that it's the whole thing. So far this year, we've been plagued with tiny teasers of already short promos for the likes of The Avengers and John Carter. We'll put those full ads up once they go online.One other film that has decided to shove a full-length version of its ad up now is Sacha Baron Cohen's latest comedy, The Dictator. There's really nothing new here from the trailer (aside from the game-specific intro), but take a look below anyway. The Dictator arrives May 18.Finally, Volkswagen has debuted a commercial to follow up its young Darth Vader spot from last year. At first, it doesn't seem to have much to do with that one, but keep watching until the end...

Kathleen Robertson to bin Laden pic

RobertsonKathleen Robertson ("Boss") is toplining "Code Name: Geronimo," John Stockwell's actioner about Osama bin Laden's killing.Tony Mark and Voltage Pictures ("The Hurt Locker") are producing. Script's written by Kendall Lampkin.Shooting starts Monday in New Mexico.Robertson will portray an eager CIA case officer dedicated to her job. Geronimo was the code name for the operation that sent two teams of Navy SEALs into Pakistan to hunt and kill bin Laden.Robertson's recent credits include "CSI: Miami" and "Rookie Blue." She starred in indie thriller "Gravity Pulls," which she co-wrote with co-directors Tony Pantages and Gil Bellows. Contact Dave McNary at dave.mcnary@variety.com

Peter Jackson Exits Middle-Earth, Enters MTV's Sundance Photo Booth!

As someone whose college moviegoing experiences are defined by "Lord of the Rings," watching Peter Jackson in action at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this morning was a bit of a thrill. The man has traded Middle-earth for Park City this week to support "West of Memphis," the powerful documentary he produced about the conviction, imprisonment and eventual release of the West Memphis Three and, of course, to kick off our annual Sundance celebrity photo booth series! Jackson (alongside "Memphis" director Amy Berg) swung by MTV News' headquarters at the Puma Social Club to discuss the documentary and the impact he hopes it will have after its Sundance premiere this evening. Bonus points for a nice "Hobbit" update, too! Stay tuned for all of that and more very soon.

New Coriolanus Clip

Ralph Fiennes vs. Gerard Butler: fight!What's better than a bit of cultural enrichment and Shakespearean adaptation in the morning?Why, a bit of cultural enrichment that also features violence between two large, scary men!And that's precisely what we have for you in this exclusive clip from Coriolanus, directed by and starring Ralph Fiennes in the title role, and featuring Gerard Butler as his nemesis Aufidius.As all you historians and literary types will know, Caius Martius, known as Coriolanus, was the great Roman general of the 5th century BC whose campaigns against the aforementioned Aufidius, leader of the Volscians who threaten Rome, have won him fame and power back home. But Coriolanus' pride and disdain for the people of Rome lead him into trouble, despite the best efforts of his influential mother (Vanessa Redgrave), devoted wife(Jessica Chastain)and Senator friend ( Brian Cox).This scene takes place early in the film, with Caius Martius meeting Aufidius in the heat of battle in the city of Coriolanus. It's a clash of the titans!Coriolanus hits cinemas on January 20. As you can see here, there will be blood.

Kim Novak 'Violated' By 'The Artist' Over 'Vertigo' Score [UPDATE]

"The Artist" has been lauded as one of the most charming movies of the year, but not even the adorable antics of superstar canine Uggie has impressed movie icon Kim Novak. The star of Alfred's Hitchcock's 1958 classic "Vertigo" has put out a press release and taken out a trade ad over her displeasure with the similarities between 'The Artist''s music and that of Hitchock's favorite composer. She says that hearing Bernard Herrmann's score for "Vertigo," as used in "The Artist," has left her in a "state of shock" that she compared to being raped. "I want to report a rape," Novak wrote in her anti-"Artist" missive: "My body of work has been violated by 'The Artist.' This film took the Love Theme music from 'Vertigo' and used the emotions it engenders as its own. Alfred Hitchcock and Jimmy Stewart can't speak for themselves, but I can. It was our work that unconsciously or consciously evoked the memories and feelings to the audience that were used for the climax of 'The Artist.'" Although Herrmann, whose other works include the memorable scores to "Cape Fear" and "Psycho," is given a screen credit, Novak isn't satisfied: "There was no reason for them to depend on Bernard Herrmann's score from 'Vertigo' to provide more drama. 'Vertigo's' music was written during the filming. Hitchcock wanted the theme woven musically in the puzzle pieces of the storyline.... I believe this kind of filmmaking trick to be cheating. Shame on them!" "She was sitting in her living room, she put the DVD in, and then went into an absolute state of shock and devastation," Novak's manager Sue Cameron told Deadline. "She is very, very upset." Deadline speculates that Novak's campaign may cost her her Academy membership, as there are rules against publicly maligning a movie in contention for awards, especially one that's considered the Oscar frontrunner. The Weinstein Company, which released "The Artist," hasn't yet issued a response, but when Moviefone asked director Michel Hazanvicius about the "Vertigo" music cue last year, he was aware it might be controversial. "It was a dilemma for me. I really feel like the music has been done to death. That's actually not the one that's in 'Vertigo.' It's another orchestration made by Elmer Bernstein in the '70s. So, it's a very specific one. But, it was a dilemma because I knew it was something -- not blasphemy -- but something that could hurt people. I think it's so perfect, but, also, it makes sense for the movie. [...] In a way [the 'Vertigo' score] makes sense. Not to the story of 'Vertigo' -- some people told me, 'Yeah, but it makes sense, because 'Vertigo' he wants to bring her back to life.' It was -- I'm not so poetic. It was just the sensuality of the music was just so good for the sequence." UPDATE: Hazanavicius responded to Novak's complaints via THR and said that he respects her and is "sorry she disagrees" with the music choice. [via Deadline] [Photo: Everett] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Vincenzo Natali Scares Up A Haunter

What exactly about Neuromancer?Publish-Splice, director Vincenzo Natali continues to be mounted on a couple of potential projects. They have all been literary adaptations, including JG Ballard's High-rise, Roderick Gordon and John Williams' Tunnels series, and many excitingly, William Gibson's Neuromancer. Natalis has ticked this area marked "no above" for the moment though, since his immediate next film just been introduced as Haunter.Referred to like a "reverse ghost story", Haunter comes from an authentic script by John King, who also authored Natali's Cypher in 2002. It appears to possess shades from the Others and Beetlejuice, for the reason that it's told in the perspective from the haunter as opposed to the haunted: within this situation a woman known as Lisa who's been manifesting within the same house since she met a regrettable finish in 1986. She sees an chance for many closure when new girl Olivia moves in.So what's happened to Neuromancer? Immediatey the greatest-profile project on Natali's pencilled later on slate, itwas apparently moving ahead and into pre-production last May, with production proper wished for within the first quarter of the year. That's now clearly not happening, since Haunter is apparently shooting in Toronto in March (expect more particulars soon).Have no fear, fans of Situation and Molly. By last fall, Neuromancer was still being greatly a going concern, with Natali, his producer Jay Firestone, Canada Media Fund's Francesca Accineli, and videogame developer Trevor Fencott showing a packed-out panel in the Toronto Worldwide Film Festival to update on its development and muse on their own approach. The entire 75-minute discussion can be obtained online, and you will find helpfully transcribed edited highlights at The Tyee."Will still be in front of the curve," stated Natali of Gibson's visionary novel. "My argument happens to be that this is the time to makeNeuromancer, because In my opinion which had you've made this film back in 1984 [once the novel was released] it could have been incomprehensive. There is no way, with no remarkable quantity of exposition, that the film audience could have been in a position to understand a few of the concepts within the book which are really part of our lives.InchThere is plenty more where that originated from, so mind to among individuals links to discover why Natali is not much worried about the greatly Gibson-affected The Matrix getting arrived at the screen first, and just how his vision of cyberspace is neither Matrix nor Tron-like. "This domain you project yourself into, because the cyberjockeys do inNeuromancer, isn't always very friendly for people," Natali thinks. "As wetware, as carbon-based lifeforms, evolution has not designed us to enter that type of virtual atmosphere. Therefore it is a really rough ride and just others can perform it..."

ABC rules New Year's Eve ratings

Fundamental steps 'Dick Clarks New Years Rockin Eve With Ryan Seacrest' beat the combined shipping of NBC, CBS and Fox. 4 decades on, Dick Clark and ABC continue being packing in television audiences on New Year's Eve -- accumulating their third straight year of viewership gains. The Alphabet devoted all primetime to New Year's festivities, plus a two-hour clips show of past musical performances, which momentum only elevated the net's ratings fortunes since the ball dropped in NY during the night time. ABC beat the combined ratings shipping of the Large Four rivals round the evening. According to preliminary Nielsen estimations, ABC's two-hour spec "New Year's Rockin' Eve: The 40th Anniversary Party" averaged a few.4 rating/9 participate grownups 18-49 and 8.3 million audiences overall -- easily beating the combined output for repeat programming on ABC, CBS and NBC. Show built with every half-hour, peaking at 9:30 p.m. getting a 3.3/12 inside the demo and 10.5 million total audiences. So the usual 10-11 p.m. a part of ABC's 12 ,. 31 festivities, "Dick Clark's Primetime New Year's Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest," averaged a sizable 4.1/15 in 18-49 and 12.9 million audiences overall -Up by 46% inside the demo by 3.7 million total audiences versus. a year ago for your special's finest amounts since it opened up in 2000. Because 10 p.m. hour, ABC came greater than four occasions the rating for NBC's competing 10 p.m. program, "New Year's Eve With Carson Daly" (prelim .9/3 in 18-49, 3. million). Overall, ABC loved its finest-rated primetime Saturday in than couple of years -- since college football's Large 12 Championship game in December 2009. From 11:30 p.m. to a single:15 a.m., "Dick Clark's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest" averaged a massive 7.4 rating in grownups 18-49 22.6 000 0000 audiences -- ABC's top scores for nearly any entertainment telecast since the Academy awards last winter. Detailed info wasn't designed for ABC's competition, but NBC's "New Year's Eve with Carson Daly" averaged a 4.3 household rating/10 participate the metered-market overnights from 11:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., and Fox's new entry, "American Country New Year's Eve," did a few.Or4 from 11 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. -- both well behind ABC's special, which did a ten.7/26. Contact Ron Kissell at ron.kissell@variety.com

Olivia Olson and Thomas Brodie-Sangster, 'Love Actually' Kid Couple, All Grown Up

If you're tired of watching 'A Christmas Story' (and you should be; that is one overrated holiday classic), perhaps turn your Dec. 25 viewing to 'Love Actually.' The Richard Curtis-directed super romcom has become a holiday tradition for many, despite being what could be generously described as awfulsome. "One of the things I love about that movie is the fact that so many of the people have become so much more famous," Curtis told Moviefone when asked about 'Love Actually' and its sprawling, all-star cast. "In fact, the movie is not what I intended. Originally, when I made the movie, it was meant to be 50 percent unknown cast. But Martin Freeman is very famous. Keira Knightley is very famous. Chiwetel Ejiofor is very famous. Andrew Lincoln is doing 'The Walking Dead.' It looks like I was only casting famous people, which wasn't my intention at all." Two of those then-unknowns were Thomas Brodie-Sangster and Olivia Olson, Sam and Joanna, the young couple that connects during the airport-security flouting finale. Now 21 and 19, respectively, Brodie-Sangster and Olson are still working as actors. Brodie-Sangster appeared in the 2009 film 'Nowhere Boy,' and both he and Olson featured on the animated series 'Phineas and Ferb.' So, what do they look like now? Shockingly, like older versions of their adorable 'Love Actually' lovebird selves! TMZ unearthed a picture of Olson from August, and Moviefone found a pic of Brodie-Sangster under the tree this morning as well. Check them out below. Adorbs! Watch Sam chase Joanna down below. 'Love Actually,' 4eva! Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

'Prometheus' Poster Promises Mystery, 'John Carter' Promises Action

The initial two "Alien" movies are sci-fi classics, so you will notice that many of us wanted Ridley Scott's "Prometheus" being related for some reason. Indeed, it's -- you'll find "strands of DNA" floating around inside the film that'll emerge next summer season, while not other things. That seems okay using the first official poster, you will notice enough mysterious sci-fi goings on without composed of the dense "Alien" world. Have a look at this poster (additionally to a different "John Carter" poster) following a jump! There is not much to find out besides the outline from the explorer laid against an enormous mind, nevertheless it perfectly sets a bad tone for adventuring inside the deepness of space. The cast is sneaky full of stars, too -- Michael Fassbender, Noomi Rapace and Charlize Theron, only to title a few. We're not able to watch out for next June to look for the way everything plays out. However, the completely new "John Carter" IMAX poster inhabits one mood: intense. There's Taylor Kitsch chained up in a few gladiator pit, running from two yeti/hippopotamus compounds getting a panicked look on his face. Maybe he's realizing the chain is just too short, or by using no key "of Mars" subtitle, nobody knows what this movie's apt to be about apart from a few things: Taylor Kitsch and yeti/hippopotamus compounds. (All due respect, "John Carter" might be the title from the imaginary secondary school basketball coach who trained his team the best way to respect itself, or possibly a biopic in regards to the guy who invented eyeglasses. Alas, that's how a marketing game goes!) Reveal everything you consider the completely new posters inside the comments section and also on Twitter!

Simon Cowell: I Considered Getting Intimate With Paula Abdul

First Launched: December 14, 2011 10:19 PM EST Credit: Access Hollywood Caption Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul speak with Access Hollywoods Billy Rose rose bush in La on December 6, 2011LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Simon Cowell has finally recognized he considered once getting intimate with Paula Abdul. On Barbara Walters ten best People, which broadcast on Wednesday evening, she asked for the X Factor judge how a relationship has changed involving the pair over time, which quickly switched to talk from the between-the-sheets romp. We didnt like each other in the beginning, Simon mentioned, adding, It had been sexual tension on her behalf account part. They wanted you? Barbara asked for. Countless percent, Simon mentioned. What went lower? Perhaps you have want her? Barbara asked for. I considered it, Simon recognized. However figured, I dont think the after might be much like before. Barbara then asked for Simon if he felt by doing this as they didnt desire to awaken along with his fellow X Factor judge. Id permit her to stay for just about any handful of several hours, nevertheless it will have to be, Evening, he jeered. Nevertheless it appears Simon hasnt completely shared his one-time fantasy with Paula. If you're watching Paula, it's true, Simon mentioned. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All rights reserved. These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

SAG Honours Nominations Introduced

The Help leads individuals with four nodsJust monthly . 5 to go to before one of the primary large occasions inside the Hollywood back-patting season begins - The ScreenActors' Guild honours, happening around the month of the month of january 29, 2012.Today they revealed their longlist, featuring all the nominations in TVand film.You will find the film nods here below, and when you're following a TVlist too, you almost certainly best mind for his or her website, where everything can be found in full.For what exactly could be learned using this list, it seems the artists-only gongs the SAG hands out every year are favouring The Help, with four nominations under their collective belt.Elsewhere, you'll find some expected nods, for instance Meryl Streep for your Iron Lady, additionally with a enjoyable surprises as Melissa McCarthy acquiring some advice in the cap on her behalf concentrate on Bridesmaids.This list itself:Outstanding Performance Having A Cast In The Motion PictureBridesmaidsThe ArtistThe DescendantsThe HelpMidnight in ParisOutstanding Performance Having A Male Actor In The Leading RoleGeorge Clooney, The DescendantsDemian Bichir, A Far Greater LifeLeonardo DiCaprio, J. EdgarJean Dujardin, The ArtistBrad Pitt, MoneyballOutstanding Performance Having A Female Actor In The Leading RoleMichelle Williams, My Week With MarilynGlenn Close, Albert NobbsViola Davis, The HelpMeryl Streep, The Iron LadyTilda Swinton, We must Discuss KevinOutstanding Performance Having A Male Actor In The Supporting RoleNick Nolte, WarriorKenneth Branagh, My Week With MarilynArmie Hammer, J. EdgarJonah Hill, MoneyballChristopher Plummer, BeginnersOutstanding Performance Having A Female Actor In The Supporting RoleOctavia Spencer, The HelpBerenice Bejo, The ArtistJessica Chastain, The HelpMelissa McCarthy, BridesmaidsJanet McTeer, Albert NobbsOutstanding Performance Having A Stunt Ensemble In The Motion PictureThe Adjustment BureauCowboys & AliensHarry Potter as well as the Deahtly Hallows: Part IITransformers: Dark in the MoonX-Males: First ClassThe ScreenActors' Guild honours will occur around the month of the month of january 29 2012.

When Pigs Have Wings (Le Cochon de Gaza)

A Studiocanal release of a Marilyn Prods. presentation of a Marilyn Prods., Studiocanal, Barry Films, Saga Film, Rhamsa Prods. production, in association with Canal Plus, Orange Cinema Series. (International sales: Studiocanal, Paris.) Produced by Franck Chorot. Directed, written by Sylvain Estibal.With: Sasson Gabay, Baya Belal, Myriam Tekaya, Gassan Abbas, Khalifa Natour, Lofti Abdelli, Ulrich Tukur, Khaled Riani, Uri Gabai, Ido Shaked, Thierry Lopez. (Arabic, Hebrew, English, French dialogue)Neither kosher nor halal, the unusual catch of a Palestinian fisherman is the source of quite a few chuckles in the Euro-financed, Gaza-set "When Pigs Have Wings." French novelist-turned-director Sylvain Estibal's first feature lacks, somewhat ironically, a clear dramatic structure, though a humanistic perf from thesp Sasson Gabay ("The Band's Visit") and a combo of gentle situational comedy and light sociopolitical critique partially compensate for the story's tendency to ramble. Limited fall release did respectable numbers in Gaul, and the marketing-ready premise could generate niche biz elsewhere. Penniless piscator Jafaar (Gabbay) finds a pig in his nets, and his chronic poverty dictates that he find a buyer for the unclean beast, though that's easier said than done. Jafaar tries a variety of options, which include taking it to the U.N., selling its sperm and, somewhat bizarrely, performing an unexpected stint as a suicide bomber. All are played for gentle laffs, though Jafaar's rapport with his wife (Baya Belal) and the Israeli soldiers (Ido Shaked, Thierry Lopez) on their roof inject a welcome sobering note. Below-the-line credits, including a simple but effective score, are on the money.Camera (color), Romain Winding; editor, Damien Keyeux; music, Aqualactica, Boogie Balaban; production designer, Albrecht Konrad; costume designer, Marie-Josephine Gracia. Reviewed at Brady Theater, Paris, Nov. 18, 2011. (In Tokyo Film Festival -- competing.) Running time: 98 MIN. Contact Boyd van Hoeij at news@variety.com

Sharon Stone, Juno Temple Join 'Lovelace'

Attention galleries: are you currently searching for a good deal superstar? What about Billy Burke or Taylor Lautner as well as -- yes -- The Actor-brad Pitt or Meryl Streep? While these names aren't usually connected with using the word "cheap," they are, because of Forbes' Best Stars for that Buck countdown. To compile their email list, Forbes added up movie stars's salaries using their last three non-animated films, then in comparison by using the entire operating earnings from all of individuals movies. It makes sense just how much the studio makes for good dollar the actor will get compensated. So, who's the greatest bargain? Billy Burke sits within the top place, together with her films generating $55.83 for each dollar she's compensated. (Thanks, 'Twilight' franchise.) Hathaway As Catwoman reaches No. 2 -- mainly due to her role within the enormous box office hit, 'Alice in Wonderland' -- together with her films calculating $45.67 for every dollar. At No. 3 is Stewart's 'Twilight' co-star, Taylor Lautner, having a $39.43 average. With No. 4 goes to Daniel Radcliffe, having a $34.24. The whole list, that also features The Actor-brad Pitt and Meryl Streep, could be read here. Time for you to bust out individuals checkbooks Hollywood! [via Forbes and THR] [Photo: GF/bauergriffinonline.com] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Ask Matt: Vampire Diaries, Dexter, Glee, the TV Laugh Track, and More!

Nina Dobrev Question: As we approach the annual barrage of year-end Top 10 lists, I'm dreading the fact that one worthy, excellent TV show will be overlooked by most critics: The Vampire Diaries. Don't get me wrong, I love Breaking Bad and Game of Thrones as much as any sane person, but I also think TVD is one of the most expertly paced, perfectly plotted shows on TV right now. Unfortunately, I don't think many professional critics bother to watch it, though they'll analyze lesser shows like True Blood and The Walking Dead just because of the networks they air on. Even if critics don't think The Vampire Diaries is Top 10 worthy, I think it at least deserves to be part of the year-end conversation. Why is it so hard for a show like this to be taken seriously? - DonnieMatt Roush: I like Vampire Diaries and probably give it more consideration than many critics do - just try sitting through Secret Circle afterward, and you instantly appreciate how much more enjoyable TVD is - and I do appreciate its breakneck (often literally) pace and what-next plotting. But this is one of those shows I classify as more of a "guilty pleasure," and while I can enjoy the over-the-top twists and turns, it just doesn't feel serious enough as a supernatural drama for me to take it terribly seriously. There is a CW factor at play here as well, I'm sure, because we're being asked to believe these characters are still in high school, plus the various authority figures are so shallow, and Mystic Falls seems to have at least one major social event every week where someone ends up dead or missing. True Blood is just as campy, and though I felt it had its best season this year since the first, it's not really Top 10 material, either. The Walking Dead earns points for its graphic ruthlessness, and I wasn't nearly as bored on the farm as others seemed to be. But the only sci-fi/fantasy type show making the cut on my Top 10 list this year (which will be published in the issue on stands next week - and online at some point) is Fox's Fringe, which not only blew me away with its creative ambition and worlds-colliding risk-taking, but actually made me care for Peter and Walter Bishop and the various versions of Olivia Dunham. Nothing derivative or silly about that show.Want more fall TV news? Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now!Question: I know some people are not crazy about Dexter this year. However, honestly, I absolutely love it. I thought last year was horrible - Deb decided to let the killer(s) go? Come on! - and this year is more exciting to me, just because of how "character"-driven it is with every character on the show. Obviously from Dexter with his faith and the "light" and the "darkness" factor, to Deb with her relationship problems with her therapist, to Quinn with his downslide after Deb broke up with him. Plus side storylines with the closed case that Deb reopened, to the Ice Truck Killer hand that the geek stole and now in his house! A lot going on this year and I am enjoying it more than I did last year! With that being said, I did not see that twist coming with Gellar! Some people say they did, others say they did not. Either way it made last week's episode even better! Any chance you know any spoilers regarding the finale and when does it air? Because last year's finale was terrible. - MichaelMatt Roush: The Professor Gellar reveal really was one of the biggest red herrings anyone has tried to pull off in a long time. I'm on board with it, especially because Colin Hanks is having such a field day now, so I do agree this season is better than last year's - though they're all going to pale compared to the fourth season with John Lithgow's "Trinity Killer," and I really enjoyed the episode this season where Dexter went to Nebraska (with the shade of his brother in tow) to clean up some loose ends with that story. The subplots involving Dexter's co-workers aren't jazzing me any more than they ordinarily do, but now that we know (after Sunday's episode) that Doomsday's endgame is targeting the Miami Police Department, I'm hoping for some meaningful mayhem on that front. Beyond that, I have no spoilers - that's not what I do in this column - but I can tell you the season finale is in two weeks, Sunday, Dec. 18. And the buzz is that there will be some game-changers as the show heads into what will likely be its final two seasons.Question: I'd become disenchanted with Glee this season. With a season of, for me, a plethora of must-see broadcast TV, I had to cut some of the shows I watch and/or tape for later viewing, and Glee was one of them. Last week, with so many repeats, I once again watched it, and was blown away by the music. Coach singing "Jolene," Santana singing anything, Finn, Puck and his "teacher," the baby's adopted momma (isn't he supposed to be under 18, and is this "grounds" for her once again taking her golden voice and leaving the show?), had me once again entranced, and thinking the music was worth sticking around for. But after the show ended, I wondered. I always loved the music - or most of the time; toward the end of last season, not always - and thought that far outweighed the lack of story, but is it enough to bring me back? Is it enough to bring back many viewers that have dropped the show? I'm on the fence. What about Fox? Are they going to "hold em, or fold em"? And what about you? Are you still in the stick-around mode? I'd really like to know your thoughts on a matter you might feel you visited one too many times. - DorothyMatt Roush: As aggravating and uneven as Glee can be, I doubt I'll ever drop it. The highs, musical and otherwise, are still stimulating enough to get me through the more cringe-worthy stuff (like Sue's behavior and Kurt's outfits), and I've always been a believer that there should be a show like this on TV - which is why I'm also high on NBC's upcoming Smash, a much less problematic series creatively from the get-go, though its commercial appeal has yet to be determined. Despite Glee's ratings decline this season, it's far from the point of cancellation. It still has enough young-demographic appeal and watercooler potential to be of value to the Fox brand. But whether Glee can win back those it has alienated or frustrated is a tougher call. Once people break up with a show, and Glee has given fans plenty of reasons to do so (especially last season), it can be hard to win them back, regardless of what's on the playlist. On a similar note ...Question: Wow, last week's episode of Glee blew me away! It reminded me of the first season and why I watched it to begin with. I normally fast-forward during the songs or awkwardness that make me cringe, which recently has been more than once an episode. Not so this episode, but my question for you: Do you think the crazies that were up in arms over the episode where teenagers very tastefully lost their virginity will be as offended with the fact that Puck and the teacher got it on? I'm willing to bet no, and I'd love to hear your professional opinion on why that is. - DanMatt Roush: So far I'm not aware of any uproar from the usual circles - in particular, one self-promoting organization that will go unnamed that most recently took credit for the apparent demise of Fox's low-rated Allen Gregory, as if its lack of quality or appeal weren't to blame. Maybe because the episode didn't hinge entirely around sex, and what went down between Puck and Shelby was mostly off-camera - Discretion? On Glee? - the watchdogs haven't got their knickers in a twist yet. I'm assuming there will be consequences from this rather unpleasant and tasteless subplot, which might also appease the nay-sayers.Question: I had read recently that David Shore had a meeting with Fox execs to confirm whether or not Fox was going to renew House for a ninth season. Have you heard anything in the chatter as to what the fate of the show might be so that I can prepare myself if this is truly the end for House? - BrandonMatt Roush: There are no updates that I'm aware of; I'd think Fox will have to address this next month during its winter TCA session, if not earlier. Hugh Laurie's recent statements about quitting TV after House ends no doubt stirred up more new speculation about how much longer the show can go on. I've pretty much broken up with House this season - don't like the new characters, the old ones bore me, and I miss Cuddy - but I'd come back to see how it wraps if they do decide to end it this year (which I think would be wise). And there's still plenty of time to plot an end game at this point. The worst result would be for Fox to scrap the show in the spring without any warning. That would be no way to treat a show that has done so well for the network, and I don't see that happening.Question: The laugh track was used early in TV history to show viewers that whatever was said or done was funny enough to laugh at. Why do shows still use them? I turn to another channel when a laugh track is used. Don't producers know that people are now "sophisticated" enough to know when to laugh at dialogue or actions? - AmyMatt Roush: Seinfeld. Friends. Everybody Loves Raymond. Cheers and Frasier. Roseanne. Will & Grace. All in the Family. The Mary Tyler Moore Show. The Big Bang Theory. And yes, I Love Lucy. Need I go on? Sitcoms filmed in front of a studio audience, with laugh tracks sweetened or not, may not be to everyone's taste, but they are and have always been hugely popular for a good reason, and not just for people of a certain age. Properly executed, written and performed, they are among the most enduring classics TV has ever produced, and the best of these shows are written for the express purpose of generating laughter from a live audience, with the expectation that the home audience will laugh along. And for the most part, they do. When a traditionally filmed sitcom doesn't work (see: Whitney), there is nothing more painful than listening to canned (or sweetened) laughter when you're sitting there stone-faced. But I've seen my share of "sophisticated" single-camera comedies that are just as bad if not worse. There's a style to writing and producing both types of TV comedies, and I refuse to buy the argument that one is better than the other. The Modern Family creators earned their stripes with shows done the "old-fashioned" way, and thankfully, they're still producing belly laughs regardless of the format. For those interested in the state of the art of the laugh track, check out this recent excellent survey from the esteemed Joe Adalian.Question: While it is definitely not a perfect show, I feel Terra Nova has been improving every week, especially as it ups the stakes for the characters, as it did with the recent Taylor-focused episode and last week's reveal of Skye as the mole. I have to say I did not see that coming, and am really looking forward to watching that play out once Jim and Taylor are made aware of it, which I'm sure is coming soon. How long until Fox has to make a decision regarding a second season? I know you expect one, but especially given the long lead-time necessary to handle all of the effects, is there a date by which the network must say yes or no in order for the production to meet the hypothetical additional order? Can they wait until the upfronts in May to pull the trigger, or does the order have to come sooner? If they can wait until May, is that what you expect them to do? I know ABC often rewards its big hits with early renewals, and while Terra Nova is not a huge blockbuster, I think an early renewal might help their cause to produce more episodes next year. I've heard that Fox is contractually obligated to order 22 for the next round but am not sure if that will come to pass or not given the logistical difficulties of the production. If they really do want 22, I'd think sooner would be better than later to inform the producers of that decision.On a similar note, have you heard anything about what ABC's plans are for a ninth season of Grey's Anatomy in regards to the cast? All the remaining principal characters who have been there since the pilot have deals expiring at the end of this season, and a few of them have made comments to the press about weather or not they want to return, but the last I heard was Ellen Pompeo saying that no one has approached her about a new deal. Given the level of behind-the-scenes scrutiny at Grey's in the past, it would surprise me if negotiations actually manage to be kept completely from the media. So, do you know if these have started yet? I hope they are completed in such a way as to give any characters who must be written out a proper farewell arc, rather than just an abrupt exit stage right as was given to Burke and, to a lesser degree, Izzie (Katherine Heigl was intended to come back for a few more episodes which ended up not happening, as I recall.) The Izzie sendoff was fine, but my understanding is that they didn't know her final episode was her final episode when it was written, and I don't want to see that happen again. Granted, Burke and Izzie's exits were slightly different situations, but still. If some characters are going to leave, I would like closure with their stories if at all possible. - JakeMatt Roush: With Terra Nova, the renewal if it happens (for however many episodes) almost certainly has to be decided before the May upfronts for the show to be able to meet production deadlines. Can't say if there's a specific date that would represent the point of no return, but I imagine Fox will want to wait to see how the final episodes perform this month before making that call. It's a tricky situation; they've spent a lot of time and money developing the show, but its numbers haven't merited an early pick-up, and creatively, it's only now beginning to pick up steam, which might be too late. This is another topic I'd expect to come up during Fox's TCA executive session.With Grey's Anatomy, contract negotiations are rarely private, even when the participants would rather they be. (Negotiating through the media is always a popular tactic.) I'm sure as they get down to business, we'll all be hearing about it, and if you asked me to bet, I'd put my money on everyone coming back for at least another season. If any of the major players do depart at season's end, they deserve a significant send-off. That only makes sense. Whether that will happen, who can say at this point?Question: First of all, I've really enjoyed two new sitcoms this season: NBC's Up All Night and CBS's 2 Broke Girls. I think that both are so funny and the characters are awesome. What do you think about them and do you think that they have good chances to get renewed? How about other new series and what are your favorite new series? - HermanniMatt Roush: A renewal for 2 Broke Girls is a virtual no-brainer, and Up All Night has a good shot at a second season, especially if it performs decently when it moves to Thursdays next month (where it should have been airing all along). I like both shows well enough - though I often wish 2 Broke Girls didn't stoop so low for its crude laughs, and Up All Night is still trying to find a balance between the domestic comedy (which I like) and the workplace stuff (very uneven). But the new comedy I'm still craziest about is Fox's New Girl, with ABC's Suburgatory not far behind. Among dramas, my biggest letdown was ABC's Pan Am (which I expected much more from), and the nicest surprises have also been from ABC: Revenge and Once Upon a Time. CBS's Person of Interest is also just unusual enough to keep me interested, and I find the two leads fascinating.Question: I am just amazed at how much better Law & Order: SVU is this season. When I first watched this season, I thought I wouldn't like it with Christopher Meloni gone. Turns out I was wrong! In my opinion, Danny Pino and Kelli Giddish bring something to the show that it never had before, and new show runner Warren Leight has turned the show around for the better! But my question: Is Dick Wolf working on another new Law & Order series? I remember Bob Greenblatt stating that he'd like to see the Law & Order franchise continue on NBC. Is it possible that there I a Law & Order: Chicago in the works? Do you know, Matt? - JamHendMatt Roush: I've heard nothing (and neither has my most reliable L.A. mole) on that front, but given what a colossal dud Law & Order: Los Angeles was, it's hard to imagine NBC wading into that arena again anytime soon. I expect Dick Wolf will never stop coming up with new twists on the Law & Order formula, but I'd be surprised if they go back to trying to recapture the mothership's magic in a different city. That ship has sailed, and sunk. For the moment, I expect NBC will just stand behind SVU for as long as it's feasible. By the way, while we're saving our pennies in hopes of eventually being able to afford the new DVD boxed set of the complete Law & Order, I hope NBC never stops regretting the way they shut down the original series.Question: Will Pan Am make it for a complete season? Or will it disappear one of these days? I love the show! - GabrielaMatt Roush: Sorry to say it's not looking good. ABC only picked up one episode beyond the original 13 that were ordered, way short of a "back nine," which means after the remaining episodes air in early 2012, the crew is likely to be grounded for good. ABC insists it isn't canceling the show yet, which reportedly has sold well in overseas markets (though Sony, not ABC's Disney, is the distributor), but if ABC's replacement show GCB performs more strongly than Pan Am, which most expect will happen, we're talking a serious case of clipped wings. I liked the pilot episode and the idea and escapist look of the show, but the characters have never really ignited for me, which is a real shame.Question: I am thrilled to see that TNT is attempting a movie-of-the-week franchise this winter, with some very good actors making adaptations of books by popular writers. There are so many crappy movies all over cable, and I miss the higher quality movies that used to be on the networks (and I don't just mean high quality movies like Sarah Plain and Tall but fun stuff like Lace). Even USA used to do a good job at weekly movies back in the day. Have you looked at any of these and can you recommend some particular entries in the series? I'm particularly looking forward to the one with Carla Gugino. In a month of program drought when it is cold and everyone is home, I'm happy that TNT is one of the networks doing original programming and we have more options than Netflix and all of these insipid Christmas movies. (And I used to like Christmas movies, but how many Santa needs a bride, cold-hearted career woman discovers the value of family and Christmas movies can you watch?) - RebeccaMatt Roush: No argument on the increased sappiness of what has become of the Christmas TV-movie, and TNT's "Mystery Movie Night" is a refreshing change as well as a good idea, though so far it's decidedly a mixed bag. I reviewed the first two movies last week in my daily "Guide" columns: Innocent was pretty good, and Ricochet pretty awful. Like you, I'm so happy to have Carla Gugino back on TV I couldn't resist watching this Tuesday's entry, Hide (9/8c), which is no great shakes as a mystery (it's ridiculously convoluted) or as a character study (Gugino plays yet another career cop who sacrifices her personal life for the job), but it's a serviceable enough B-movie, which is about as high as TNT's ambitions seem to be toward this project.That's all for now. 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