Sunday, October 30, 2011

James Cameron: With 'Titanic,' James Horner 'Reinvented the Romantic Score'

FRANKFURT - Video messages from James Cameron and Celine Dion to honoree James Horner capped the opening gala at the eDIT Filmmakers Festival, Sunday in Frankfurt.our editor recommendsJames Horner, Terry Rawlings to Receive Top Honors at eDIT Filmmakers FestivalJames Cameron Previews 18 Minutes of $18 million 3D Conversion of 'Titanic'James Cameron Promises to Keep 'Titanic' Intact with 3D Release Academy Award winner Horner - who composed the music for films including Cameron's Titanic, Aliens and Avatar-and Oscar-nominated editor Terry Rawlings - who has cut films including Chariots of Fire, Blade Runner and Alien-were awarded the top recognition of Festival Honors at the event. Additionally. Academy Award-nominated cinematographer Pawel Edelman - who credits include The Pianist and Ray-received a special honor from IMAGO, the European Cinematographers Federation. In his message, Cameron talked about each of his three collaborations with Horner, starting with how the composer "brought (Aliens) to life. "In Titanic, I challenged you to do an emotionally powerful score without violinists, and with the use of haunting vocals and bittersweet Celtic pipes, you reinvented the romantic score. Avatar was a very different challenge - to capture the heart and spirit of an alien culture without alienated the audience. By combining the sweep of a classic orchestral score with indigenous instrumentation and vocals, you came up with a unique sound that created both the epic sweep of the film and also childlike sense of wonder of experiencing that fantastic world for the first time. ... I look forward to our next collaboration and I can't wait to hear what you come up with next." With Titanic, Horner earned two Academy Awards, one for best original score and another for My Heart Will Go On as best original song. His additional collaborations with Cameron earned him Oscar nominations. Rawlings was nominated for an Academy Award for his work onChariots of Fire. His credits also include The Duelist, Blade Runner, Alien, Yentl , Alien 3, Watership Down, and Joel Schumacher's adaptation of Phantom of the Opera. The tribute to Rawlings began with video messages from directors Hugh Hudson (Chariots of Fire) and Ridley Scott (Blade Runner). "Without you, Chariots wouldn't have be the film it was," Hudson said. "Editing is an original thing, and you are an original." "Sound editor, dubbing editor, music editor, film editor and gentleman - this is Terry Rawlings," said Festival co-director Tom Atkin, who presented the award. In a video message from Roman Polanski to Edelman, the director called the cinematographer "the coolest in the business," and got a laugh from the crowd as he commented, "It is the best reward, to be awarded from your peers-sometimes we are given awards from people who don't know why they are giving them to us." Andrzej Wajda also sent a video message to the cinematographer. The Festival is an event from the Hessian Ministry of Higher Education, Research and the Arts; the State Regulatory Authority for Commercial Broadcasting in Hesse; and the city of Frankfurt. It is held in collaboration with American Cinema Editors (ACE), Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE) and IMAGO. Related Topics Avatar James Cameron James Horner Titanic

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Showtime Lays Off 7 In Affiliate Sales

Showtime has release 7 employees in affiliate sales. Most likely probably the most prominent incorporated within this is Anne Droste, SVP and Gm in the Western Zone. The trimming surprised some as Showtime is thriving financially and contains been adding clients. The move was part of a consolidation effort, a Showtime representative mentioned. “We introduced a restructuring within our marketing and customers groups a few several days ago the industry element of this method,” the representative mentioned. Incorporated within the restructuring of Showtime’s marketing methods carrying out a departure of promoting mind Len Fogge, the web internet affiliate marketing division was moved beneath the purview of EVP affiliate sales Tom Christie whose department required to absorb numerous employees from different areas in the last handful of several days. In addition, Showtime has nearly all its affiliate deals stored in for your expected future.

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Disney, Corus Launch ABC Spark In Canada

Burbank, CA and Toronto, Canada — October 26, 2011 Disney/ABC Television Group (DATG) and Corus Entertainment today introduced they've became a member of into an expansive certification agreement to create ABC Spark, a passionate millennial-focused funnel and multi-platform offering, in Canada in Spring 2012. The funnel will build up the inspiration that DATG has created with ABC Family, its incredibly effective millennial brand inside the U.S. ABC Spark is really a place to choose Canadas youthful adult millennial audiences, telling tales that matter most with this audience while using the technology millennials depend onto interact with their world in the corresponding multi-platform offering. The agreement was brokered by Disney-ABC Domestic Television with Corus Entertainment.

Sunday, October 23, 2011

Bana to rock & role in 'Elvis & Nixon'

BanaHustonEric Bana and Danny Huston will play Elvis Presley and Richard Nixon, respectively, in the indie pic "Elvis & Nixon," which will mark the feature directorial debut of "The Princess Bride" star Cary Elwes. Michael Benaroya ("The Wettest County in theWorld") will finance through his Benaroya Pictures banner and produce with Holly Wiersma, who has experience making movies about politicians, having previously produced the 2006 Robert F. Kennedy pic "Bobby." Bana will exec produce via his Pick Up Truck Pictures shingle, which earned its first credit with 2009's Bana-directed documentary "Love the Beast." "Elvis & Nixon" will serve as the company's first U.S. production. Inspired by a true historical event, Elwes decided to write the script with Joey Sagal and Hanala Sagal. On Dec. 21, 1970, Presley traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet President Nixon at the White House. The meeting was initiated by Presley, who wrote Nixon a six-page letter requesting a visit and suggesting that he be made a 'Federal Agent-at-Large' in the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs. Presley brought with him family photos and a Colt 45 pistol as a personal gift to Nixon. Elwes was so fascinated by how the improbable meeting between the two historical figures came to pass that he chose the unlikely summit as the subject of his first film as a writer-director. While the start date remains unclear, production will take place in Los Angeles and Shreveport, La. Anthony Hopkins and Frank Langella have previously played Nixon on the bigscreen, while Presley has been played by Kurt Russell, Don Johnson and, most recently, Jonathan Rhys-Meyers. Bana, who recently starred in Joe Wright's "Hanna" and wrapped the indie "Blackbird," just signed on to topline Lakeshore Entertainment's diamond heist thriller "Brilliant." Huston, who is in final negotiations to play Nixon, will reprise his role as Poseidon in Warmer Bros./Legendary's "Clash of the Titans" sequel. Thesp next stars opposite Nicolas Cage in Simon West's thriller "Medallion" and also co-stars in Starz's original series "Magic City." Bana is repped by WME and attorney Robert Offer, while ICM and Julian Belfrage Associates rep Huston. Elwes is repped by APA and KLWG Entertainment. Contact Jeff Sneider at jeff.sneider@variety.com

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Top 10 DVR Shows of the Season (So Far)

ABC The fall TV season is just gearing up, but with Modern Family getting an early win as the most DVRed show in the last couple of weeks, it's time to look at what shows are also feeling a little digital video recording love.our editor recommends'Modern Family' Ratings Climb 4.5 Million with DVR Audience, Tops All Other Series PHOTOS: 10 TV Shows Canceled Faster Than 'The Playboy Club' Nielsen said an average of 4.5 million viewers watched a recording of Modern Family after it first appeared on the air, making it the primetime show that got the biggest lift when Nielsen's DVR ratings were add in. The show's viewership bumped from nearly 14 million people who watched it live to 18.5 million. STORY: 'Modern Family' Ratings Climb 4.5 Million with DVR Audience, Tops All Other Series Quite a few other shows this season saw a bump of more than 3 million, including the Ashton Kutcher-starring CBS comedy Two and Half Men and ABC's Grey's Anatomy. The bump from Nielsen's measurement of who watches on DVR can make a significant difference in the show's viewership, and can play a role in whether a show returns for another season. PHOTOS: Fall TV's 12 Most Anticipated Shows As of now, the TV series with the top DVR shows of the season are: 1. Two and a Half Men 2. Modern Family 3. New Girl 4. 2 Broke Girls 5. The Big Bang Theory 6. How I Met Your Mother 7. NCIS 8. Family Guy 9. Grey's Anatomy 10. X-Factor (Wednesday) Modern Family Two and a Half Men

Viacom Urges Appeals Court To Order Jury Trial In YouTube Suit

Viacom and Google/YouTube were in court Tuesday quarrelling over this past year’s federal district court ruling that relieved YouTube and it is parent Google of massive copyright violation charges, Bloomberg reported. Viacom told a panel of three idol judges in the courtroom of appeals in Manhattan the lower court must have let a jury hear the situation by which YouTube was charged with permitting customers to upload videos of Viacom shows South Park and also the Daily Show With Jon Stewart along with other shows in addition to movies from Vital Pictures. Viacom’s attorney stated YouTube willfully overlooked copyright violations by customers posting videos without authorization. That unauthorized content, Viacom contended, fueled the organization’s rapid growth and Google eventually bought YouTube for $1.65 billion. YouTube stated that Viacom also have been a suitor also it was just after discussions stopped working and Google made the winning bid that Viacom sent the legally needed takedown notices for infringing videos. YouTube’s lawyer told the appellate court panel it removed infringing videos the moment it had been informed by copyright proprietors. On that basis, U.S. District Judge Louis Stanton ruled this past year that YouTube was protected against liability underneath the “safe harbor” provision from the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. The idol judges made an appearance skeptical of delivering the situation to a jury for trial, PaidContent stated, due to the problem of determining whether many 1000's of clips were infringing and just how much to award in damages. YouTube’s attorney advised the appellate panel to not disturb the the low court ruling, and also the panel made an appearance receptive to his position that it hadn't been YouTube’s job to watch infringements but down to copyright holders. British soccer organization Football Association Premier League Ltd. plus some music marketers who had adopted Viacom in suing YouTube also become a huge hit the low-court ruling. The idol judges stated they'd rule later.

Monday, October 17, 2011

Keck's Exclusives: The Vampire Diaries' Real-life Brushes With Death

Paul Wesley Corpses turn up on a weekly basis in Mystic Falls. But you may be surprised to hear that most of the cast of The CW's Vampire Diaries have survived their own encounters with the Grim Reaper. In honor of Halloween, they tell their tales. Joseph Morgan (Klaus):"I was in Buenos Aires driving in a car with tinted windows and ended up with a loaded gun in my face. I just froze." Paul Wesley (Stefan):"I was in a car accident when I was 17 and flipped 12 times and landed upside down in a ravine. I'd put my seatbelt on just five minutes before it happened." Steven R. McQueen (Jeremy):"I went to Russia with my family and when we got off the plane, there were officers with machine guns pointed right at us. It was terrifying." Kat Graham (Bonnie):"I was swimming in Cannes when I was 12 and started drowning by myself out in the ocean. Someone had to come and get me out." Ian Somerhalder (Damon):"Once [while flying out of] the Miami airport, there was some electrical problem that caused our plane to plummet thousands of feet. Slicing through the air, I looked out the window and saw the ocean getting closer and closer. I freaked out." Nina Dobrev (Elena):"I had a sudden allergic reaction to something I didn't even know I was allergic to and almost died. I had to be hospitalized. It was really scary." Candice Accola (Caroline):"I was on a bomb-threat plane to Spain. They had to turn the plane around and land in NY. We were all held for 24 hours until they found out this disgruntled but beautiful flight attendant had written the threat in lipstick on the bathroom mirror." Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now!

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Claire Danes Talks Play A CIA Agent Around The Edge In Homeland

First Released: October 12, 2011 5:02 PM EDT Credit: Getty Images NY, N.Y. -- Caption Claire Danes is smiles in the 63rd Annual Primetime Emmy Honours held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Reside in La on September 18, 2011 CIA agent Barbara Mathisons informant is committed but uneasy. Barbara presses her for any particularly dangerous little bit of surveillance. She unwillingly complies. I've downloaded his phone for you personally. Im done, she states anxiously to Barbara, then asks, How about you? Me? No, Barbara states having a hollow laugh. Im never done. Within the gripping Showtime drama Homeland, Barbara isn't completed with an issue likewise worrying America today: eliminating out terrorists. Her job is discovering terrorist risks in the centre East, but recently she gets she's dropped the ball. Then she becomes believing that the current discovery of Marine Sgt. Nicholas Brody saved from the cell in Iraq, where he'd been MIA since 2003 is not what it really appears. She suspects that Brody was switched through the enemy and grown for American troops to locate. She thinks that Brody, that has came back to America and the family like a national hero, is definitely an instrument of the Al-Qaida plot to become completed on American soil. Is he really? Where's her evidence? 's time drained on her to prove her alarming theory? Or perhaps is Barbara who, incidentally, jumps pills to handle her bpd sabotaging her career by obsessively stalking an innocent guy? That's the dicey premise of Homeland, whose third episode premieres on Sunday at 10 p.m. EDT. Brody is performed by Damian Lewis (NBCs Existence and also the Cinemax miniseries Gang of Siblings). Supporting cast people include Mandy Patinkin and, as Brodys wife, Morena Baccarin (appreciated because the leader from the alien Site visitors on V). Claire Danes stars as Barbara. Im still not entirely obvious what it's were making, Danes stated lately, and Im so embedded along the way of which makes it which i cant begin to see the forest for that trees. As she spoke, she was in your home stretch in manufacture of the 12-episode season. Even since Danes wasnt going to divulge any serious apple around the plot, her professed insufficient clearness indicates there won't be any quick or easy solutions towards the series central question: Is Nicholas Brody a terrorist turncoat or perhaps is Barbara Mathison beset by paranoid delusions? But thats a part of the series thrilling charm. It's usually shifting on its axis, Danes stated, clearly glad. One change that may rock the series to the core happens now: Brody is poised to uncover that, as they didn't have and presumed dead, his wife and the closest friend started an affair, even fell for each other. If he were to understand that, an amount it caused by his fragile emotional condition? When the news were to visit public, an amount it caused by the image-perfect picture of the Brody family? At many levels, the series finds a method to articulate our current national experience, which is filled with uncertainty and ambiguity and anxiety, Danes stated. Now 32, she's drenched extensive credits on screen such films as Me&Orson Welles, 'Shopgirl and William Shakespeares Romeo + Juliet on Broadway inside a 2007 manufacture of Pygmalion as well as on TV where this past year she performed the title role within the Cinemax film Temple Grandin, that she won Emmy, Golden Globe and Screen Stars Guild honours. It had been on television, obviously, where Danes first made her mark, as brooding, whimsical teen Angela Chase within the landmark drama My So-Known as Existence. Even though it broadcast just for the 1994-95 season, I'd an excellent experience, if your cut down experience, doing the work, she stated. She noted how fulfilling, lengthy-term, a set could be to have an actor. Theres something really wonderful about getting dependably interesting work, she stated. The different options are considerable time using the bait within the water attempting to land each project, however i know this show is definitely likely to be a useful challenge. Her role as Barbara has certainly demonstrated to become a challenge. I've great empathy on her suffering, her struggles, Danes stated. Shes very lonely, very isolated. And thus idiosyncratic! Her condition, her bpd, puts her in a condition of constant emergency. She will never take her very own well-being as a given. Nevertheless its tough to balance her bipolar condition together with her professionalism, Danes continued. Both have to be credible. You do not want the bipolar factor to simply be considered a gimmick, and also you dont want her to become so disabled because of it that her credibility being an representative is compromised. So moving them continues to be challenging for me personally. For any very long time I had been playing ingenue roles, which started feeling tedious because I had been no more an ingenue. Now Im much more of a genuine grown-up, if there's this type of factor, stated Danes, cracking a grin. Its nice to possess that reflected during my work. Copyright 2011 through the Connected Press. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Fall TV Recognition Contest: Would you like to Keep Last Guy Standing Company?

Tim Allen Is Last Guy Standing first in your TV Watchlist?Inform us that which you considered the ABC sitcom - and that which you think about every new series this year.Are you currently glad Tim Allen's back around the small screen? Or was his family guy act better on Do It Yourself? Election now! And encourage your buddies along with other fans to election, too.Election: Which fall premieres won you over? Which flopped?Return all fall to determine what TVGuide.com customers think about your preferred - and least favorite - new shows. And remain updated to determine the ultimate ratings from the season's most loved and resented debuts.Here's ahandy calendar that will help you keep an eye on premiere dates so when to election.

Full Avengers trailer explodes online

We had clips earlier, and today the entire Avengers teaser trailer has hit Apple and it is - no doubt - our favourite of the season.It is full of everything we wished an Avengers trailer could deliver - and much more.View it here...... then inform us should you got goosebumps as large as ours at risk: "As we can't safeguard our planet, you may be damn sure we'll avenge it."The Dark Dark night Increases got some serious competition for top super hero movie of 2012.Our favourite bits?- Iron Man's city plane tickets.- Black Widow's go back to leg-based neck-nipping antics.- Captain America having a machine gun!- Nick Fury having a rocket launcher!- Thor Versus. Cap!- Where's the Hulk? WAIT, THERE He's!

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Mega Buzz: Who's the Boss on House, Damon-Elena on Journals and New Girl's Party

Olivia Wilde, Nina Dobrev, Zooey Deschanel Each week, editors Adam Bryant and Natalie Abrams suit your requirement for TV scoop. Please send all questionsto mega_scoop@tvguide.com.Since Cuddy is finished, who will probably be the brand new dean of drugs on House? - MelissaADAM: Like I'd let you know! I have been sworn to secrecy, but return here after Monday's episode for any Q&A using the actor under consideration. Meanwhile, I will tell you without a doubt it will not be 13, who's only slated to look in a single episode this fall. "She might be again later around. Everything is dependent on numerous things,Inch creator David Shoreline informs us. "But it's a goodbye."Will Elena ever admit towards the chemistry she and Damon share around the Vampire Journals? - Laura NATALIE: She might not, but her buddies will definitely catch onto their budding passions. Actually, executive producer Julie Plec states the large "elephant within the roomInch has not gone undetected and shortly enough, "her buddies and family members will be like, 'What's happening there?'"I'm deeply in love with New Girl. Got any scoop on approaching episodes? - AlexisADAM: Jess (Zooey Deschanel) will throw the wedding birthday celebration ever! (Notice we did not say "best.") One of the calamities which will befall the festivities: the odd presence of the chartered bus, the even odder presence of Jess' vice principal... getting through the roof and possibly the oddest of oddities: a catfight between Nick's date along with a stripper who's not too in good physical shape. Plus: You will see cookies! Adorable!I really like Benjamin Bratt on Private Practice now, and often will this new gig prevent him from coming back to Modern Family? - Rachel NATALIE: Not a chance. Bratt, who plays Manny's father and Gloria's ex, is going to be back! Within an approaching episode, his reappearance will ignite Jay's competitive streak, states executive producer Christopher Lloyd. "Jay is surprised to understand how possessive he's become of Manny, and he's almost jealous of Javier and the affect on Manny," he states. "He always checked out Manny like a cost he compensated to obtain Gloria, however he's finding themself the particular father to him and attempting to shape his existence."Just when was the brand new captain likely to ease on Beckett on Castle? - CarrieADAM: I wouldn't expect so that it is in the near future. Nor would Cent Manley Jerald, who demands her character is not being irritated, but instead teaching Beckett how you can stand out within the male-centered NYPD. "I believe you can really put that right into a group of tough love," she informs us. "You need to much better than the very best because you are a lady. I believe she sees some herself in Beckett. So she would like Beckett to get it done through the book to ensure that Beckett is not the reason behind her very own demise."What else do you know me about Jamie Lee Curtis' guest just right NCIS? - JeffADAM: Sadly, I'm able to only tell you just how her two-episode arc like a single mother employed by the DoD's Office from the Inspector General, initially slated to air in November, continues to be punted to Feb. "We did just a little juggling of a few of the storytelling," executive producer Gary Glasberg informs us. But he promises it will likely be well worth the wait. "We're searching toward seeing the chemistry that [Curtis and Mark Harmon's Gibbs] have together, not only in the perspective associated with a type of relationship that may happen, but simply when it comes to the enjoyment that may be had," he states. "You have two stars that absolutely understand how to play off one another and i believe that it will likely be pretty special."Will N and Quinn really last this year on Dexter? - Mitchell NATALIE: There is a lengthy road ahead on their behalf, but this week's episode will certainly mark a level within their relationship. "They create lots of sense together," Jennifer Contractor informs us. "I do not think she's not wanting to commit. With Quinn, she is able to move ahead with him as lengthy as it will not be occur a container that could not hold them. She's still changing and she or he recognizes that.Inch When can we find out more about the brand new detectives on SVU? - WillyADAM: Since we have finally met Danny Pino's character, search for the spotlight to show back onto Kelli Giddish's Amanda Rollins whenever a serial rapist (T.R. Dark night) she once monitored in Georgia (on Chase?) starts attacking again in NY. But her understanding from the predator's past is not nearly as essential as the very fact she's exactly his type. Blonde bait, anybody?The Walking Dead has returned soon. Got any scoop? - Sarah NATALIE: Right after the show's March. 16 premiere (9/8c on AMC), we'll visit a flashback towards the very start of the series, also known as your day Ron got shot. Additionally for you to get a glimpse at the bottom of Lori and Rick's marital problems, we'll also witness the very first spark of attraction between Lori and Shane.How lengthy will Percy really be in jail on Nikita? - Mike NATALIE: Percy has already been focusing on his escape plan, but he's taking a lengthy disadvantage, by gradually obtaining menial luxury products - his favorite suit, a good breakfast - which will eventually equal to a large payday. So keep close track of his next request.Whatever you will easily notice me concerning the Closer? - ThomasADAM: Remember Phillip Stroh, the rapist/killer/attorney performed by Billy Burke that Brenda hasn't had the opportunity to convict? He'll mix pathways with Brenda again when he defends among her latest suspects. That same episode will introduce a brand new recurring Deputy D.A. who'll clobber anybody who will get in her own way - including Brenda. I additionally hear the smoothness may be moving onto join the cast from the Closer spin-off Major Crimes.Huge Happy Being fan here. What's approaching? ­- Derek NATALIE: Prepare for some serious jealousy issues when Max's senior high school girlfriend moves to Chicago. While Cent is all of a sudden feeling omitted, Dork decides he really wants to break the bro code and date her. Meanwhile, Jane and Kaira have issues that belongs to them once they place their "work partners" on a disastrous double date.Natalie's Mega Rave: The ladies have stolen the spotlight around the Large Bang Theory -and that we enjoy it! Between Amy's awkward, yet endearing friendship with Leonard - and her offhanded sexual comments toward Cent - to Bernadette's perfect impersonation of Mrs. Wolowitz now, we almost didn't remember the show involved several nerdy men.Adam's Small Rant: I truly desired to like American Horror Story, but it is just horrifying. And I am not speaking about how exactly frightening it's.(Additional confirming by Robyn Ross and Kate Stanhope)Crave scoop in your favorite Television shows?At the-mail Adam and Natalie at mega_scoop@tvguide.comor drop us a line atTwitter.com/TVGuide

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

We Can All Learn Something from A Madea Christmas

Movieline hero Tyler Perry may be busy filming I, Alex Cross and blogging to his choir, but his wisdom never ceases to spread throughout the land, as in trailer for Lionsgate’s holiday-timed DVD and Blu-ray release of A Madea Christmas. Hallelujer! The home video release is a filmed version of Perry’s stage play A Madea Christmas, in which Madea, Aunt Bam (Cassi Davis) and Co. trek to well-to-do Cape Cod to clash with some unreasonable uppity folk. Guess who’ll be doling out lessons in good, old fashioned Christmasy values? Look, I’ve had a newfound, unironic appreciation for Perry and his Madea schtick ever since I found myself rolling in the aisles (pretty much by myself, but still) during Madea’s Big Happy Family. And do you know what this Madea joint has that the other Madea films and plays don’t? MUSICAL NUMBERS! A Madea Christmas hits shelves November 22. I know what my fellow Movieline editors are getting for Christmas. Stocking stuffer!