Tuesday 28 February 2012

Rankings: Daytona 500 Helps Fox Finish First Smash Increases

The Bachelor, Ben and Courtney Nine days in to the Bachelor and something lady continues to be a significant subject of conversation: Courtney. After three effective fantasy dates, last week's removed contestant Kacie came back to warn Ben (again) concerning the trash-speaking, very confident model. We talked with Chris Harrison, who informs us that Courtney is constantly on the dominate the conversation in next week's Women Tell All episode. Plus: What went wrong with Nicki contributing to her exit? Do you consider Nicki was excessively confident?Chris Harrison: I do not think she was excessively confident since you can just learn your date as well as your relationship and there is little else to check it to. Only we obtain a chance to watch Lindzi watching Courtney also it only agreed to be another level. The Bachelor's Chris Harrison: I figured Kacie could be within the final two Where do you consider it went wrong with Nicki?Harrison: There is no problem with Nicki or their relationship, but you are splitting fur at this time. Toward the finish, you need to request: That do I see creating a serious run only at that with? At this time Lindzi and Courtney fit that bill. It's reliable advice Ben's deeply in love with these two ladies and it's strange to state that and check out how different they're, but that occurs every season. You'd think you'd arrive at the finish from the show with two similar women, but it is rarely the situation. How come Lindzi get all of the adventurous dates?Harrison: It had been just coincidence. I observed everyone was obtaining on might Personally i think bad since we made Lindzi do each one of these dying-repel stunts. Have you think Courtney was genuine in her own apology to Ben about how exactly she treated the ladies?Harrison: The large real question is if anybody is purchasing it. She's attempting to perform some serious damage control and connect this which is one thing we'll still discuss in the Women Tell All. Can she even get this to right? And sooner or later, could it be around the viewer or another women not to accept an apology and when not, are you currently no much better than Courtney is? I believe she's doing everything she will to repair it, but it is as much as Ben and also the watching people to ascertain if they're buying it, and at this time public opinion continues to be not purchasing it. The Bachelor's Chris Harrison: I never would have predicted this negative response to Ben Did Kacie are able whatsoever when she came back?Harrison: I figured maybe he earned an error with Kacie, only because I understand that certain from the reasons he eliminated her was to really make it simpler on themself, on her family and her. Her father stated if she's not the main one, then eliminate her and that he came off that home town date thinking, "It will not happen, and so i will." To visit from, she's a front-runner and saying, "I really like this girl" to "I am eliminating her" was this type of drastic move, even though I understood it, I figured she may finish up in farmville. I would not happen to be surprised if he'd taken her back. It appears nearly every season recently someone returns. Harrison: Every season you need to find out if there's somebody that needs that closure and wishes to return. With Kacie, it fit as their goodbye was horrible. She did not request anything and you will realise why she wanted that closure. Then, once it had been all stated and done, she required another parting shot at Courtney. The Bachelor's Emily on her behalf surprising exit: People say I dodged a bullet Just how much did her words really weigh on his ultimate decision?Harrison: If this was sweet little Kacie who everybody reliable and respected, it hit just a little tougher for him because her words transported a bit more weight. He'd justified my way through his mind also it was tenuous at best. Kacie was the hay who broke the camel's back and extremely sent him right into a tailspin. He'd it in the mind it was OK and that he is at a good place, but she absolutely destroyed that. What else could you tease about next week's Women Tell All episode?Harrison: In a few days is about Courtney. The ladies follow the pack attitude that they are not purchasing it, therefore we try taking some measures to repair might try to find out if we are able to resolve it. We retrace some good figures since you forget that Courtney wasn't that large of the deal for that first 1 / 2 of the show. Blakeley required more warmth, we speak with Jenna, Jennifer, who had been huge front-runner after which just left, and Jamie, who made her awkward exit more awkward. Younger crowd have been waiting to apologize to Casey S. because that were weighing on him substantially. He felt like he'd handled that poorly. The ladies were certainly harsh on him. These were inside a mood plus they were feisty and able to go, so he caught his great amount of flak. Watch this week's Bachelor: The Morning After <

Friday 24 February 2012

Skyfall will be the first IMAX Bond film

Skyfall will become the first Bond film ever to be converted to IMAX format, according to a new press release from Sony and MGM.The film will be released in IMAX cinemas worldwide, although it has not been shot using IMAX cameras, so we won't be treated to any of those Nolan-esque scenes in which the screen appears to expand."Skyfall will be the cool, must-see event release of the fall, and releasing the film in IMAX only reinforces that," said Sony bigwig Rory Bruer in the official press release."It is an honour and a privilege to be a part of this legendary franchise, whose iconic characters and electrifying action will only be amplified in the IMAX format," said IMAX President Greg Foster. "We are excited to rejoin forces with our friends at Sony Pictures Entertainment and MGM and so pleased to work with Michael G. Wilson, Barbara Broccoli, and Sam Mendes to bring their vision to IMAX and Bond fans around the world."Looks like those blue Speedos will be even more eye-popping this time around, then. Skyfall opens in the UK on 26 October 2012.

Thursday 23 February 2012

Foley to play in Fox's 'Games'

Scott Foley has joined the cast of Fox comedy pilot "The Goodwin Games," from "How I Met Your Mother" vets Carter Bays, Craig Thomas and Chris Harris. Foley, most recently seen on "Grey's Anatomy," will join Becki Newton ("Ugly Betty") in the single-cam laffer about a trio of siblings' chance to inherit a fortune from their father, if only they can heed the idiosyncratic terms of his will. Peyton Reed will direct the 20th Century Fox TV project. Contact Jon Weisman at jon.weisman@variety.com

Tuesday 21 February 2012

Guillermo Del Toro Comes Aboard Animated Day Of The Dead

The CG-animated The Day Of The Dead will be produced by Guillermo del Toro and Reel FX, the animation and live-action development and production studio run by former ILM exec Ed Jones Ed Jones and ex-Walden Media CEO Cary Granat. Del Toro will also present the film, which is being directed and co-written by Jorge R. Gutierrez (El Tigre) and is being eyed for a fall 2014 release. Aaron Berger and Carina Schulze of Chatrone also are producing.The story centers ona Romeo and Juliet-style love story set against a Mexican Day of the Dead backdrop. It’s the first time since 1993′s Cronos that del Toro has collaborated on a feature in Mexico. “I have admired Jorge’s work for a long time. He has a unique aesthetic and sense of humor. Day Of The Dead offers a perfect opportunity for his sensibilities to shine,” del Toro said. “This is a colorful, vibrant, vital fable that utilizes the animation medium in an incredible way.” Reel FX is currently working on an animated feature adaptation of the Dark Horse graphic novel Beasts Of Burden, produced by Andrew Adamson (Shrek) and Aron Warner; and Turkeys, a CG-animated comedy directed by Jimmy Hayward (Horton Hears a Who!). The studio also recently collaborated on the production of the 3D film Cirque du Soleils Worlds Away, written and directed by Adamson and executive produced by James Cameron. That film is in post-production and set to debut late this year via Paramount.

Monday 20 February 2012

Trio of pics top Golden Reels

"Super 8," "Hugo" and "The Adventures of Tintin" took top honors Sunday at the Motion Picture Sound Editors 59th annual Golden Reel Awards, held at the Westin Bonaventure in downtown Los Angeles.J.J. Abrams' "Super 8" won for best sound editing: dialogue and ADR, while Martin Scorsese's ode to filmmaking "Hugo" won a music sound editing award. Steven Spielberg's motion-capture adventure "Tintin" was also honored in the animated feature sound editing category.Spielberg's other big release this year, "War Horse," won for editing of sound effects and foley.Scorsese also saw two of his projects get honored. In addition to "Hugo's" statuette, his HBO documentary "George Harrison: Living in the Material World" was recognized for best sound editing: sound effects, foley, dialogue, ADR and music in a feature documentary."The Muppets" won for music in a musical feature film, and "The Flowers of War" won for foreign-language film.On the TV side, Showtime's "Homeland" won for best longform dialogue and ADR, and AMC's "The Walking Dead" won for longform sound effects and foley.The MPSE which holds the Golden Reel Awards every year, is a non- profit honorary society made up of working foley artists and sound and music editors. A series of blue ribbon panels made up of volunteer MPSE voters determine the winners.Complete list of winners:FILM:BEST SOUND EDITING: SOUND EFFECTS, FOLEY, DIALOGUE AND ADR IN AN ANIMATION FEATURE FILM"THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN"Directed by: Steven SpielbergProduced by: Peter Jackson, Kathleen Kennedy, Steven SpielbergBEST SOUND EDITING: SOUND EFFECTS, FOLEY, DIALOGUE, ADR AND MUSIC IN A FEATURE DOCUMENTARY"GEORGE HARRISON: LIVING IN THE MATERIAL WORLD"Directed by: Martin ScorseseProduced by: Olivia Harrison, Martin Scorsese, Nigel SinclairBEST SOUND EDITING: SOUND EFFECTS, FOLEY, DIALOGUE AND ADR IN A FEATURE FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM"THE FLOWERS OF WAR"Directed by: Yimou ZhangProduced by: Chaoying Deng, William Kong, David Linde, Leo Shi Young, & Weiping ZhangBEST SOUND EDITING: MUSIC IN A FEATURE FILM"HUGO"Directed by: Martin ScorseseProduced by: Tim Headington, Graham King, Johnny Depp, Martin ScorseseBEST SOUND EDITING: MUSIC IN A MUSICAL FEATURE FILM"THE MUPPETS"Directed by: James BobinProduced by: David Hoberman, Todd Lieberman, Don Burgess BEST SOUND EDITING: DIALOGUE AND ADR IN A FEATURE FILM"SUPER 8"Directed by: J.J. AbramsProduced by: J.J. Abrams, Bryan Burk, Steven Spielberg BEST SOUND EDITING: SOUND EFFECTS AND FOLEY IN A FEATURE FILM"WAR HORSE"Directed by: Steven SpielbergProduced by: Steven Spielberg, Kathleen KennedyTELEVISION:BEST SOUND EDITING: SOUND EFFECTS, FOLEY, DIALOGUE AND ADR ANIMATION IN TELEVISION"THE PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR: THE RETURN OF THE REVENGE OF DR. BLOWHOLE"Directed by: Bret HaalandProduced by: Mark McCorkle, Bob Schooley, Nick Filippi BEST SOUND EDITING: LONG FORM DOCUMENTARY IN TELEVISION"GETTYSBURG"Directed by: Adrian MoatProduced by: Christopher Cowen, Ben Fox, Mark Herzog, Mary Lisio, Ridley Scott, & Tony Scott BEST SOUND EDITING: LONG FORM MUSIC IN TELEVISIONMAGIC BEYOND WORDS: "THE JK ROWLING STORY"Directed by: Paul KaufmanProduced by: Jonathan EskenasBEST SOUND EDITING: LONG FORM DIALOGUE AND ADR IN TELEVISIONHOMELAND: "MARINE ONE"Directed by: Michael CuestaProduced by: Alex Gansa, Howard GordonBEST SOUND EDITING: LONG FORM SOUND EFFECTS AND FOLEY IN TELEVISIONTHE WALKING DEAD: "WHAT LIES AHEAD"Directed by: Ernest Dickerson, Gwyneth Horder-Payton Produced by: Gale Anne Hurd, Robert Kirkman, Frank Darabont, Glen Mazzara, Paul Gadd, Dave AlpertBEST SOUND EDITING: SHORT FORM DOCUMENTARY IN TELEVISIONMAN MADE: "BUGATTI SUPER CAR"Directed by: Dylan WeissProduced by: Milt Weiss BEST SOUND EDITING: SHORT FORM MUSIC IN TELEVISIONRAISING HOPE: "PRODIGY"Directed by: Eyal GordinProduced by: Greg Garcia, Henry Lange, Jr., Kim HambergBEST SOUND EDITING: SHORT FORM MUSICAL IN TELEVISIONGREY'S ANATOMY: "SONG BENEATH THE SONG"Directed by: Tony PhelanProduced by: Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers, Mark Gordon, Tammy Ann CasperBEST SOUND EDITING: SHORT FORM DIALOGUE AND ADR IN TELEVISIONGAME OF THRONES: "CRIPPLES, BASTARDS AND BROKEN THINGS"Directed by: Brian KirkProduced by: David Benioff, Frank Doelger, Dan Weiss, Carolyn StraussBEST SOUND EDITING: SHORT FORM SOUND EFFECTS AND FOLEY IN TELEVISIONGAME OF THRONES: "WINTER IS COMING"Directed by: Tim Van PattenProduced by: David Benioff, Frank Doelger, Dan Weiss, Carolyn Strauss Contact Christy Grosz at christy.grosz@variety.com

Thursday 16 February 2012

The Help

Occur Mississippi through the sixties, Skeeter (Stone) can be a southern society girl who returns from college going to become author, but turns her friends' lives -- together with a Mississippi town -- upside lower when she decides to interview the black girls that have spent their lives fostering of prominent southern families. Aibileen (Davis), Skeeter's best friend's housekeeper, is the first ones to open -- for the dismay of her pals inside the tight-knit black community. Despite Skeeter's existence-extended associations hanging inside the balance, she and Aibileen continue their collaboration and very soon more women come toward tell their tales -- to ensure that because it calculates, there's a great deal to express. In route, unlikely associations are forged together with a brand new sisterhood emerges, while not before everyone around includes a couple of items to go to town after they become unconsciously -- and unwillingly -- taken up inside the changing occasions.

Wednesday 8 February 2012

Ricky Martin Brings the Duende to Glee Should He Return?

Vanessa Lengies, Ricky Martin and Naya Rivera Ricky Martin made his Glee debut Tuesday and the "Livin' La Vida Loca" singer proved not only that he's sexy and he knows it, but also showed himself to be a guest star with mucho potential. Martin played David Martinez, the night school Spanish teacher who can sing, dance and roll his Rs so fast it makes Mr. Schue's head spin. After David explained the advantage of learning foreign languages through song, and shared his own hopes to start a night school glee club, Mr. Schue (Matthew Morrison) welcomed David to New Directions to help promote his latest nugget of whiteboard wisdom - latin week. Watch full episodes of Glee Although no one can ever hope to rival the nutty brilliance of Holly Holiday's Mary Todd Lincoln impersonation, David proved an equally worthy rival for Mr. Schue when it comes to teachers who the kids love. David has the moves and he knows the language - apparently unlike Will, whose hands seemed glued to his Spanish-English dictionary throughout the episode. Above all he was pretty darn inspiring (read: funny!) as an ex-teeth model who just wants to give the world something more lasting than his pearly white grin. Despite his best efforts, including a slammin' matador outfit, Mr. Schue eventually gave in to haters (dang, Santana, why you gotta be so mean?) and stepped down as Spanish teacher. This not only means that Will gets his own shot at impersonating Mary Todd as McKinely's new history teacher, but that David will be taking over in the Spanish department - and that news coincides with a report that producers would like Martin to return as early as this spring, and possibly down the line as a series regular. So we ask you: Do you think Martin would be a good permanent addition Glee? Vote in our poll and sound off on Martin's performance and the episode in the comments below! Do you want Ricky Martin back on Glee? Yes, the show could always use more duende No, one bilingual performance of "Sexy and I Know It" is enough, and doesn't Glee already have 72 other characters to service? vote view results