Monday, November 28, 2011

Grauman's Chinese Theatre Showcasing Memorabilia From Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor and Judy Garland

20th Century FoxMarilyn Monroe in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" Grauman's Chinese Theatre has kicked off its new ongoing Hollywood Legends Collection.our editor recommends'Breaking Dawn' Wedding Dress to Be Sold By Carolina HerreraThe Elizabeth Taylor Auction: 5 Things to Know PHOTOS: The Lost Marilyn Monroe Pictures The movie house, best known for its premiere screenings and elite forecourt of cemented celebrity hand and footprints, will now showcase a large collection of iconic film costumes in its lobby. A rotating selection of a 800-plus store of famous outfits from films, Grauman's says it plans to show Marilyn Monroe's gold lame gown from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Vivien Leigh's drapery gown from Gone with the Wind and Judy Garland's Wizard of Oz blouse among many others. Many pieces of the collection, as the Los Angeles Daily News reports, comes from retired talent agent Joyce Aimee. PHOTOS: Elizabeth Taylor's Life in Pictures "There's no collection that I know of that's as complete as this," she told the Daily News. "starting with Mary Pickford back in the silents and going up to The Terminator in the 1980s." The majority of the collection, however, comes from Aimee's longtime friend and former Hollywood dresser John Lebold. He and Aimee hope to ultimately auction the collection to benefit the Giving Back Fund and the Americana Dance Theatre, among other charities. Yes, it's all technically for sale, though Aimee says they don't want it go individually -- one of the reasons why its being showcased together at Grauman's. PHOTOS: The Making of 'My Week With Marilyn' "We hope to sell it all in one lot," Aimee said, "to keep it together for generations to come." A selection of the Hollywood Legends Collection is now on display at Grauman's, where the tour will get you some face time with the pieces. PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery The Making of 'My Week With Marilyn' Elizabeth Taylor Marilyn Monroe Judy Garland

Friday, November 25, 2011

'Arijuna,' 'Virgin,' 'Wolves' stand out at Huelva

HUELVA, Spain -- Three Colombian projects -- "Lost Wolves," "Arijuna -- White Men" and "Virgin exotica" -- proved to be among the most popular projects at the 12th Huelva Co-Production Forum, which wrapped Friday. The interest sparked by the first two titles came as no surprise. A romantic thriller plus hit-men redemption story, "Wolves" is the latest project from the director-producer axis of Carlos Moreno and Diego Ramirez, responsible for "Dog Eat Dog" and "All Your Dead Ones," which both played Sundance. Co-produced by Maja Zimmermann's German shingle Motivo Films and co-director Jorg Hiller's Bogota-based Tonal Ent., "Arijuna" weighed in with Rafa Lara's "5 de mayo, tiempo de valientes" -- a standout Mexican title -- as the Forum's largest-scale Latin American project. Written by screenwriter Hiller ("Sonar no cuesta nada"), it is a romantic thriller about a Nazi U-boat crew who wash up on Colombian shores. The pic's producers are in talks with Peru's Magaly Solier ("The Milk of Sorrow") to play the co-lead, Zimmermann said. Cast and possible studio work could allow "Arijuna" to qualify for German funds, she added. Produced by Marisol Correa Vega, "Virgen exotica" looked like the two-day Forum's breakout. The first feature of Bogota's Castano Producciones, founded earlier in 2011, and helmer-scribe Mario Esteban Castano's feature deb, "Virgin" turns on some Amazon villagers who pretend to be reservation-bound natives untouched by modernity so as to attract tourists. All goes well until a German tourist decides he wants to embrace their ancient customs. "Virgin" is co-produced by Eric Vogel at Oslo's Torden Films. Castano is in talks for Argentina's Aire Cine and Utopica Cine, producers of "Las acacias," to co-produce. A comedy, "Virgin" treats a serious subject -- ethnic stereotyping -- with a light touch. "You're not from where you come from, you're from where you'd like to go," Castano said at Huelva. Other Huelva buzz projects suggest Latin America's gradual embrace of genre. One forum fave, now shooting, was Alfonso Acosta's "The Crack," produced by Colombia's Cabecitanegra, a brooding grieving-family drama with building horror overtones, script doctored by Lucrecia Martel ("The Headless Woman"). It attracted strong sales agent interest at July's Bogota Audiovisual Market (BAM). Cabecitanegra is in co-production talks with Hernan Musaluppi's Buenos Aires-based Rizoma, producer Carolina Mosquera said in Huelva. Another Huelva standout, "Sealed Cargo" is "a rail movie with a social, political and ecological background," in the words of Ozcar Ramirez, at Mexico's Arte Mecanica, the Mexican producer of Kinology-sold Cannes player "Days of Grace." Charting the face-off between a hidebound cop and a communist driver on an old train full of toxic waste bound for Bolivia's Chile border, "Cargo," a Mexico-Venezuela-Bolivia co-prod, is helmed by the 70-year-old Bolivian Julia Vargas Weisse. In further signs of Latin America's growing empowerment -- which sees it co-produce across the region rather than turn automatically to Europe or the U.S. -- Mexico's Iria Gomez Concheiro ("The Cinema Hold-Up") is attached to direct overly possessive father drama "Waiting for the Barbarians." Alejandro Prieto will produce out of Colombia's Cajanegra with Gomez's Ciudad Cinema. Of Huelva's 44 projects, up on 32 in 2010, other titles attracting heat included Uruguay's "High Five" and "Clever," Chile's "Divine" and "To Kill a Man," Mexico's "I Dream in Another Language" and "Pozo amargo," and Colombia's "Dust on the Tongue." The Huelva Ibero-American Festival runs Nov. 19-26. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Liberty Media Execs Keep Options for Starz, Sirius XM Open

NY - Liberty Media CEO Greg Maffei said Thursday that with the combination of tracking stocks Liberty Starz and Liberty Capital the company, known for complex deals and ownership structures, has become a little simpler. But he didn't commit to potential future spin-offs of premium TV firm Starz or the firm's stake in satellite radio firm Sirius XM Radio. Talking about the simplification, the CEO quipped at Liberty's annual investor day: "Like Herman Cain, Liberty is all about simplicity." He then showed a slide saying that Liberty had a 9-9-9 strategy, which includes such things as nine original shows at premium TV firm Starz and nine tracking stocks in recent years. Asked how he feels about investors' disappointment that fully-owned Starz wasn't fully spun off, but will now be lumped in with other investments, Maffei pointed out that both the Liberty Starz and Liberty Capital stocks were actually up in a down market. Investors seem to appreciate the planned combination, he concluded. Discussing hopes of some investors that Liberty could spin off Starz, and maybe sell it to a big media group, and spin off Sirius, Maffei said he can't predict future spins or acquisitions at this stage. "We have no plans, no announcement to make on a spin of Starz or Sirius," he said. "But I can't tell you they aren't potentials" down the line. Management also highlighted Thursday that a stronger capital structure for Liberty following the combination of the trackers will allow the company to potentially increase its stakes in some companies or make new investments. In that context, Liberty Media chairman John Malone said Thursday morning's news of the combination of the two tracking stocks gives his firm "more flexibility" to pursue any path that seems smart and opportunistic. Starz CEO Chris Albrecht earlier in the day had outlined future focus areas for his firm and promised growth. "Starz has been having a great run," Maffei said at the end of the event, highlighting that subscribers and operating profit have been trending higher in recent years. Next year though, the bottom line will likely take "a breather" because of the end of a Netflix deal, possibly offset by another digital deal, and investments in original programming, he said. 2013 and 2014 will be "a lot better" given Starz look at digital deals and investments in original shows, Maffei said. Several media and entertainment companies, in which Liberty Media is an investor, gave bullish presentations to a Wall Street crowd here at the firm's annual investor day. "We are looking forward to a very strong 2012," Sirius XM Radio CEO Mel Karmazin told investors. Next year will see revenue growth, lower interest expense and lower capital expenditures, which will all boost the bottom line. Karmazin said the company's board will only have to decide how to use the firm's free cash flow, signaling smart acquisitions are less likely as they are difficult to find, meaning that returns of money to shareholders are a likelier option. Analysts have suggested stock buybacks could be in the cards for Sirius. Also at Thursday's investor event, William Lynch, CEO of Barnes & Noble, touted the growth of e-books, the company's Nook e-reader and opportunities to do better business in stores following the collapse of competitor Borders. Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino told the Liberty Media investor day that the live events firm has seen October and November ticket sales hold up well. "Consumers are going to concerts," if priced right, he said. He also mentioned several growth drivers. Among them are an increase in the number of concerts in more international markets, the opportunity to grow ad and sponsorship revenue and a focus on selling more tickets and capturing better grosses via loyalty programs and social offers rewarding people for bringing friends. As he walked off the stage, Rapino also quipped that he upstaged Albrecht, who had presented earlier, at a recent Liberty Media board meeting by bringing Shakira and introducing her to Malone and Maffei. Maffei earlier in the day had also said that his team is happy with how his firm's investments are doing, pointing out room for upside in many of them. Even Sirius, which he called a "tremendous investment" and a slide behind him called a "killer investment," has more upside, Maffei argued. He cited the launch of Sirius 2.0 services and a previously announced price increase as two of the reasons. Email: Georg.Szalai@thr.com Twitter: @georgszalai Related Topics John Malone Liberty Media

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

SAG Honours: 7 Films That May Take Ensemble Honors

The new sony Pictures In no particular order... 1. THE IDES OF MARCH Why It Might Win: It's tough to suppose SAG people won't fall behind this drama starring Ryan Gosling like a political operative encircled by an amazing assemblage of actor's stars, most within the prime of the careers. Added bonus: These were directed by an actress, George Clooney, who gained four SAG TV drama ensemble honours throughout his operate on ER. Why It Might Lose: Fairly or unfairly, its buzz hasn't been great because it tested in Venice and Toronto. A film about American politics most likely must have opened up in NY. 2. THE ARTIST Why It Might Win: This novelty item -- a black-and-whitened quiet film -- has switched to function as the greatest crowd-pleaser of 2011, charming suspicious audiences at virtually every film festival it's performed since its Cannes debut in May. Why It Might Lose: Stars Jean Dujardin and Berenice Bejo, who've more screen time undoubtedly than every other castmembers, continue to be no-names within the U.S. and haven't mastered enough British to campaign towards the maximum extent. PHOTOS: SAG Honours 2011 Red-colored Carpet 3. Mess TAILOR SOLDIER SPY Why It Might Win: Like a weary spymaster, Gary Oldman sleuths around a supporting cast packed with very British stars -- from rising talents like Tom Sturdy to Colin Firth, a genuine star and this past year's SAG best actor champion for that King's Speech. That ought to help this adaptation from the John le Carre novel conquer the Anglophiles in the home. Why It Might Lose: The film's incredibly dense plot manages to lose lots of audiences. Have a bathroom break at the peril. 4. THE DESCENDANTS Why It Might Win: The film that continues to win the very best picture Oscar more often than not turns up within the SAG ensemble category. Right now, this film, which focuses on a household under discomfort, is most likely best situated to visit completely using the Academy. Why It Might Lose: Clooney is really a household title, but practically none of his co-stars -- for example Shailene Woodley, who plays his older daughter -- know exactly the same. Actually, most are relative beginners. That may modify the film's chances adversely as numerous SAG voters would rather back entertainers who they are fully aware with whom they've labored. PHOTOS: The way the Help Was Cast 5. The Assistance Why It Might Win: Practically everybody has seen this breakout hit according to Kathyrn Stockett's best-selling novel about race relations within the Deep South. The drama includes a sprawling cast of stars, including Jessica Chastain and Octavia Spencer, that's admirably diverse when it comes to age and race. Why It Might Lose: The main one area that lacks diversity -- and may hurt the film, thinking about the census of SAG -- is gender. Will males support a movie with the couple of male figures? 6. BRIDESMAIDS Why It Might Win: Another movie having a cast composed almost entirely of ladies -- of colors, shapes and dimensions -- it is really an escapist, laugh-a-minute blast. Why It Might Lose: Comedies will never be taken as seriously as dramas throughout honours season, along with a comedy as broad because this -Body that doesn't be put off by gross-out jokes -- might be overlooked regardless of the laughs gained by funny ladies like Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph. PHOTOS: 2011 Governors Honours 7. Night time IN PARIS Why It Might Win: Woodsy Allen, obviously, understands how to strike the best balance of romantic comedy interspersed with the periodic pratfall. With this Gallic-flavored fantasy, he collected a remarkable trans-Atlantic cast of yankee and French stars, all-American star Owen Wilson to recent Oscar champion Marion Cotillard to France's first lady, Carla Bruni. Why It Might Lose: Aside from Wilson, most of the stars appear only in cameos because the movie toggles between contemporary Paris and it is artistic salons from the 20's -- however, c'est la vie. SAG Honours George Clooney Ryan Gosling Night time in Paris The Artist Bridesmaids The Assistance The Ides of March The Descendants Mess Tailor Soldier Spy SAG Honours 2012

Monday, November 14, 2011

'The Iron Lady' United kingdom Trailer: Meryl Streep Is Margaret Thatcher

Earlier this August, the very first teaser for Meryl Streep's 'The Iron Lady' first showed, and although Streep is terrific in virtually everything, her portrayal of former British pm Margaret Thatcher did not review well with a few in England. Well, possibly this new United kingdom trailer can change their marbles. Despite drawing the ire of the couple of across water-feature, Streep's recently been producing early Oscar buzz on her role as Thatcher in 'The Iron Lady,' which follows the first kind prime minister's transformation from research chemist to politician. Also, is the fact that 'Our House' by British ska band Madness playing without anyone's knowledge? Possibly! Let us hope there's more British 1980s music happening through the movie. 'The Iron Lady' hits theaters on 12 ,. 30. [through the Daily Mail] [Photo: The Weinstein Co.] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

'The Hunger Games' Trailer: 5 Instant Findings As You are Watching

On Monday, the condition trailer for Lionsgate's rendition in the first novel in Suzanne Collins' popular Hunger Games trilogy was released. And, while fans will have to watch out for more knowledge of it's love triangular, which was largely overlooked in this two-and-a-half minute teaser, there's much being learned within the clip. our editor recommends'Hunger Games' Trailer Premieres, Unveils the Dark Arena of Panem (Video)'Hunger Games': 8 New Posters Within the Approaching Lionsgate Movie (Photos) PHOTOS: The Hunger Games Official Character Posters 1) The film will adhere strictly for the books. When the first trailer is any indicator, tthere should not be possibility of a Hunger Games devotee uprising due to versions involving the book and movie. The footage, which runs in chronological order, start with Katniss and Gale at their lookout point, similar to the first book, ongoing to the Taking pleasure in, Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta's (Josh Hutcherson) in time the capitol before it shuts with this particular first consider the arena. One notable difference seems being the improving of Gale (Liam Hemsworth's) presence inside the film. Inside the books he's only present through the start and finished, but knowing within the trailer, everyone else might find what he's coping with while Katniss is within the area, something site visitors didn't achieve connection with the novel. PHOTOS: 'Hunger Games' Start Searching: Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth, Josh Hutcherson 2) District 12 looks less gritty laptop or computer's written counterpart. Fans got their first sights in the allegedly most-bare-bones and neglected of Panem's districts, as well as the depiction made an appearance to own small Hollywood sheen about it. Yes, the Taking pleasure in's participants counseled me fitted in monochromatic clothes and made an appearance being standing among big chunks of rock, but other things was a touch too pretty for just about any coal-mining town. The books describe everything as getting a great layer of dust in regards to this, nevertheless the trailer shown a brightness inside the forest (which looked positively lush), the structures as well as the dresses of District 12's residents. Possibly the darkness didn't translate well on film. STORY: 'The Hunger Games' Director Gary Ross Promises 'Hugely Epic' Products in the future 3) Might be the forest or perhaps the arena?A clip opens and shuts with shots of moments inside the forest. In the beginning audiences are watching Katniss and Gale inside their real-existence sanctuary, the forest outdoors of District 12's non-functional electric fence. Within the finish, a clip shows the film's heroine inside the allegedly guy-made forest in the Hunger Games arena. But, the scenery sure does look a good deal alike. The film was shot in New You are able to, but, producers may have used somewhat lots of area's natural aesthetic to produce the arena credible just like a Capitol creation. STORY: Jennifer Lawrence: 'Hunger Games Is not Twilight' 4) The important thing males have a very extended strategy to use to attain Twilight-males amount of fan obsession.You will discover Twi-hards and Twi-moms ... will Hunger-hounds and Hungry-moms be next? It's difficult to tell. Aside from the initial uproar over Rachelle Lefervre and Rachelle Lefervre's castings like a Vampire Named Edward and Edwards Friend Jacob inside the Twilight franchise, the important thing males have inspired screaming hysterics since just before the initial film's premiere. Both Hutcherson (Peeta) and Hemsworth (Gale) happen to be around just before their Hunger Games castings. Because of the lack of obscurity, it's unlikely that either will out of the blue incite riotous behavior. Fans seem to become deeply deeply in love with the story greater than the players, which was reflected in this first trailer. Neither leading guy's hunk-factor was relied upon too heavily. STORY: 'Hunger Games' Trailer: Just what the Film Buffs Say 5) Did Jennifer Lawrence capture Katniss' essence?Fans have observed Lawrence fitted since the book's heroine in photos, and formerly-released videos that shown her running, but this really is really the first time Hunger Games fanatics frequently hear the actress truly embody the heroine. I used to be struck with how good given Katniss appears being. It seems the film version in the story is focusing onto it's leading lady's strength rather than her frailty. Elizabeth Banks Josh Hutcherson Lenny Kravitz Liam Hemsworth Woodsy Harrelson Jennifer Lawrence Lionsgate Hunger Games

Friday, November 11, 2011

Daniel Radcliffe: Favorite 'Harry Potter' Film Is...

The final installment of the Harry Potter saga, 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2,' as well as the complete set, is now available on Blu-ray for all of your home entertainment needs. But which of the seven movies is your favorite? More importantly, which of the seven movies is Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe's favorite? Well, here at Moviefone HQ, we were wondering the same thing. So we asked him. Moviefone presented Radcliffe -- who is currently wrapping up his successful stint in 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,' and will soon star next year's thriller, 'The Woman in Black,' -- with the question, "Let's say I'm going to the moon and I only have room in my suitcase for one 'Harry Potter' movie. Which one should I take?" Not only did Radcliffe reveal his favorite Potter film and why, he also revealed his favorite film of all time. "Of the Potter films? Seven, Part 2. The last one. It's the best film, I think. Well, no, it's the best combination of acting, directing, writing, effects ... everything. I think the finest example of those in a Potter film is the last one, where they all came together. Because, you know, I think some of the coolest directorial stuff was on number three [the Alfonso Cuaron-directed 'The Prisoner of Azkaban'], but we weren't as good then. So I wouldn't like you to take that one. Whereas there's some amazing stuff that [director] David [Yates] did in the last film and now we're slightly, you know, more up to scratch. So that would be the one that I would tell you to take with you. "But I would also say ... I would also say to take something else. I don't know, take 'A Matter of Life and Death.' That's my favorite film, for me." You can contact Mike Ryan directly on Twitter Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook [Photo: Warner Bros.]

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Alcon Entertainment Grows Film Output: Becomes Passive Bankers For Lionsgate

Santa Monica, CA, November 10, 2011 LIONSGATE and Alcon Entertainmenthave decided to co-finance the Lionsgate feature What To Anticipate When You Are EXPECTING. The 2 companies is going to be equally discussing the development and marketing costs around the film. The announcement is made collectively by Lionsgates Co-COO and Film Group Leader, Joe Drake, with Andrew Kosove and Broderick Manley, the Co-Founders and Co-CEOs of Alcon Entertainment. What To Anticipate When You Are EXPECTING is scheduled for release on May 11, 2012. What To Anticipate When You Are EXPECTING is going to be Alcons first investment outdoors of Warner Bros., where Alcon includes a lengthy-standing distribution relationship. Alcons participation as passive bankers from the project signifies the Companys technique to generate additional film output, and therefore Manley and Kosove won't take producer credits Stated Drake from the partnership, This co-financing deal is fantastic for the two of us since it lines up our interests there's a genuine discussing of risk capital including P&A on films that people both see great value for making. This deal supplies a method for Lionsgate to pursue risk minimization while permitting Alcon to possess larger use of commercial content past the product they develop themselves. Broderick Manley and Andrew Kosove stated collectively, We're very excited to become trading within this terrific project. We now have immense respect for that many business achievements Lionsgate has already established in their history.

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Marilyn Monroe Trivia Quiz: Win a distinctive Screening of 'My Week With Marilyn' Together with a lot of Digital video disks

Marilyn Monroe may be the favourite movie actress whatever person were living, there's however probably plenty you don't learn about her. Disagree? Prove it by testing knowing about it of Monroe trivia inside the contest ahead (answer inside the comments section). Moviefone will randomly pick one champion from among people who get all 20 questions right. If shipped to you, you're going to get some Monroe Digital video disks additionally to some free screening in the Weinstein Company's 'My Week With Marilyn' -- the completely new film that Michelle Williams was already producing Oscar buzz on her behalf portrayal in the blonde bombshell -- to suit your needs and 200 from the nearest pals. We'll placed you one trivia item: In their spare time, Monroe familiar with take literature classes at UCLA. She was Hollywood's most stealthily smart dumb-blonde. So her proud. Launch the gallery to look for the 20 questions. Marilyn Monroe Trivia Questions See All Moviefone Galleries » RULES · Open to legal people in the 50 United states . States, the District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec) that are 18 and older. · To use, take our Marilyn Monroe quiz by leaving your solutions inside the comments. · The comment ought to be left before 11/18/11 at 3 p.m. EST. · You may enter as much occasions as preferred. · 1 champion will probably be selected in the random drawing. · One Grand Prize Champion can get an amount of Marilyn Monroe movies on DVD together with a hometown screening of 'My Week With Marilyn' to suit your needs plus an entire cinema from the pals (listed at $2,000). · Check out complete Official Rules. [Top Photo: Len Steckler/AFP/Getty Images] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook Follow Gary Susman on Twitter: @garysusman

'J. Edgar' Funny or Die Spoof: Leonardo DiCaprio Would Really Like His Oscar

The trailers for Clint Eastwood's historic drama 'J. Edgar' should lead you to consider only one factor: Zack Snyder's 'Watchmen,' since all the color is desaturated! Oscars! Within the sweeping music for the old-guy makeup on stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Armie Hammer, 'J. Edgar' -- the Eastwood-directed biopic about FBI director J. Edgar Hoover -- might be the kind of Oscar grab Martin Scorsese familiar with make before he finally won some hardware (see: 'The Aviator' and 'Gangs of NY,' both with DiCaprio inside the lead roles). While using film in limited release today (getting a large release developing Friday), people at Funny or Die made a decision arrived to parody the 'J. Edgar' trailer by parsing it lower having a fundamental details: that DiCaprio wants an Oscar, and Eastwood might be the "Oscar magnet" who is able to get him one. Also, Kaira Pitt's 'Moneyball' campaign better watch Leo's dirty techniques. Watch ahead. [Photo: Warner Bros.] [via Funny or Die] 'J. Edgar' Gallery See All Moviefone Galleries » Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook RELATED

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Demi Lovato Debuts New Red-colored-colored 'Do

Demi Lovato Demi Lovato takes a big change. The 19-year-old singer has dyed her hair red-colored-colored, talking about photos on Twitter. "Red-colored-colored hurr she don't curr," she written in the last weekend. She later shared another shot on Monday, writing "Less orange." See the relaxation of current day news Lovato within the month of the month of january completed a 3-month stint in rehab for "physical and emotional issues" after which states she's stood a long-term have trouble with a diet disorders and bpd. Do you want Lovato's new hair?

Monday, November 7, 2011

'Prometheus' Particulars: Ridley Scott Offers Update on 'Alien' Connections

'Alien' fans are actually pretty excited in the options of 'Prometheus,' Ridley Scott's first science-fiction film in almost 3 decades. As much as this time around, there is plenty of speculation all over the plot in the movie, and whether it'll match towards the 'Alien' franchise. Inside an interview while using Wall Street Journal, Scott addressed the 'Prometheus'-'Alien' connection -- with the overall styles in the film -- as cryptically as you can. Round the types of 'Prometheus' The central metaphor of 'Prometheus' is about a "greater being" who challenges the gods, as well as the gods shouldn't supply him with fire. "Fire is our first kind of technology," Scott states, and therefore for fire, the higher being is punished "in perpetuity in the horrible fashion." Like the story in the mythological god, Prometheus, who stole fire from Zeus too for his actions was sure to a rock by getting an novelty helmet forever consuming his liver. Round the 'Alien' connection and whether Sigourney Weaver will return for 'Prometheus' The ultimate eight minutes in the "Prometheus" story evolve into "a great DNA in the 'Alien' one." ... We confirmed with last century Fox that Sigourney Weaver, star in the first four 'Alien' films, doesn't produce a cameo in 'Prometheus.' So, not a lot of information to make use of here, but, hey: it's something. Scott also spoken about his usage of 3d on 'Prometheus.' Browse the whole factor over on WSJ's Speakeasy blog. [via WSJ] [Photo: Getty Images] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Sunday, November 6, 2011

'The Three Musketeers' Crosses the $100 Mil Mark Worldwide

Paul W.S. Anderson's 3-D reboot of the The Three Musketeers may be struggling to find an audience at the domestic box office, but its mustered enough strength internationally to jump the $100 mark worldwide.our editor recommends'Three Musketeers' Producer Constantin Film Disappointed by U.S. Bow but Not by SummitMilla Jovovich Attacks Summit for Lack of Promotion on 'The Three Musketeers' Thre Musketeers, produced by Germany's Constantin Film, grossed $5.8 million at the foreign box office this weeking, bringing its total overseas cume to $94.7 million. In the U.S., Three Musketeers--starring Logan Lerman, Milla Jovovich, Orlando Bloom, Christoph Waltz and Mads Mikkelsen--grossed $1.7 million this weekend for a tepid cume of $18 million. Summit Entertainment is distributing the film domestically, while Summit International was the foreign sales agent. Even internationally, Three Musketeers' performance has been mixed, with solid if less-than-steller box office in Germany, France and the U.K. In Japan, Musketeers opened last weekend to a $4.8 million bow. That compares to the $8.2 million first weekend performance in the territory for Anderson's last film, Resident Evil: Afterlife. Related Topics Christoph Waltz Milla Jovovich International Paul W.S. Anderson The Three Musketeers

Friday, November 4, 2011

Fox Buys Comedy From HIMYM Air, NBC Buys Drama From St. Elsewhere Co-Creator

Two more projects have offered to broadcast systems. Fox has purchased a multi-camera comedy from The Way I Met Your Mother executive producer Chuck Tatham and 21 Laps/Adelstein, while NBC has purchased a drama from Northern Exposure and St. Elsewhere co-creator Joshua Logo and Peter Horton. Tatham’s 20th TV-created project is all about an estranged couple reunited under under ideal conditions. Tatham, repped by WME and also the Collective, is writing and can executive produce with Shawn Levy, Marty Adelstein and Becky Clements. Joshua Brand’s Another The truth is a show-within-a-show social satire concerning the existence of Eric Bittman, an enormously effective reality-show-producer along with a less-than-effective family guy. Brand will write and can executive produce with Horton for Universal TV.

Watch 'MTV First: Breaking Dawn' At This Time Around!

"Twilight" fans, you are prepared to sink people fangs into "MTV First: 'Breaking Beginning Part 1,'" our exclusive sit-lower with stars Billy Burke, Rachelle Lefervre and Rachelle Lefervre. At 7:56 PM EST, the big three are showing a distinctive clip within the "Twilight" saga's penultimate chapter on MTV, after which it heading to MTV.com for just about any 30-minute Q&A to resolve your queries plus much more. Hunting for a location to check out the show? Your research has ended you're going to get the whole scoop on everything "Breaking Beginning" from Kristen, Make the most of and Taylor by watching you below. Stay updated now and inform us everything you consider "MTV First: Breaking Beginning" inside the comments section, and join the conversation on Twitter while using hash tags #MTVFirst and #BreakingDawn, or mind to Hollywood Crush for "Breaking Beginning" live blog!

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Jobs Bio Scores Finest Debut of year

Jobs,Wally Isaacson's biography in the late Apple co-founder, offered greater than 379,000 copies within the first six occasions of in the marketplace, with different study inside the British magazineThe Booksellerusing figures provided by Nielsen BookScan. PHOTOS: 10 Memorable Key occasions in the Apple Co-Founder's Career Jobs, launched by Simon & Schuster, had the most effective debut week since November 2010, whenThe Diary from the Wimpy Kid: The Ugly TruthbyJeff KinneyandDecision PointsbyGeorge W. Bushboth offered a lot more than 430,000 copies inside the first week.The Diary from the Wimpy Kid, launched by Abrams,ongoing to promote 3.3 million copies this season andDecision Points, launched by Crown, 2.6 000 0000 copies. Isaacson's book offered more copies compared to week's other high-profile debut-John Grisham'sThe Litigators(Random House)-having a margin a lot more than three to at least one.In compliance toThe Bookseller,Steve Jobsis already the year's 18thbestselling book, just ahead ofGrisham'sThe Confession. STORY: Eulogy by Jobs Sister Sparks Sincere Reaction The Bookselleralso reported the United kingdom sales forSteve Jobs, launched by Little, Brown inside the Uk, at 37,645 copies for your first week, which causes it to be the fifth best-selling debut ofbiography or memoir inside the Uk since BookScan began in 1998 . The condition amounts underestimate the specific sales ofSteve Jobs. Calculating book sales is infamously difficult. Nielsen BookScan only covers three-quarters of U.S. book sales.Contemplate it is dependent on point-of-purchase data, the data it collects is very accurate.Invoice discounting inside the missing retail shops, first week sales forSteve Jobslikely exceed 500,000. Related Subjects Jobs Apple

Is Justin Bieber a Father?

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