Lachlan Murdoch Investigated for Alleged Presence During News Corp. Bribery Offer

This article appeared in the Dec. 2 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine.our editor recommendsJimmy Fallon Apologizes to Michele Bachmann for 'Late Night' Song IntroGOP Presidential Debate on CNN: What Hollywood Is SayingMitt Romney Is First GOP Presidential Hopeful to Book Hollywood Fundraiser (Exclusive)Related Topics•Politics As Sarah Palin demonstrated after the 2008 election, failure on the campaign trail doesn't mean you have to disappear from the public eye. In fact, she proved the opposite, parlaying her unsuccessful run on the Republican ticket into a high profile -- and very lucrative -- career as a pundit, with earnings estimated at more than $1 million a year just from her gig on Fox News. So which of the current crop of Republican candidates -- some of whom could rake in $500,000 to $700,000 a year on the high end as a pundit -- is the most likely to pull a Palin? PHOTOS: 10 Entertainers Democrats and Republicans Love to Hate THR surveyed agents and cable news insiders, many of whom believe Texas Gov. Rick Perry has the makings of a great TV pundit once his term in office is over. "The look, the Southern base, the religion -- he's perfect for Fox News," says Nick Kahn, a broadcasting agent at ICM. But CNN analyst Paul Begala, who made the leap from Bill Clinton advisor to pundit almost 20 years ago, disagrees. Perry is "definitely in the top 10 dumbest people I've met in my life," he says, noting that TV personalities must think quickly and remember their cues, a sore spot for Perry in the wake of his recent debate fumble. "There's just no hope for him as a pundit." PHOTOS: Actors Who've Played Politicians Begala thinks Minnesota congresswoman Michele Bachmann has the goods to be the next Palin. The traits that hurt Bachmann as a candidate -- a speaking style that doesn't bother to "clear the holster before you pull the trigger," he says -- might help her on TV. "The ability to offer something interesting and provocative on a moment's notice is definitely a talent," argues Begala. Most observers dismiss the chances of former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman ("more at home on PBS" says Begala) and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney to find TV success. One insider suggests Romney is "too mainstream" for Fox News, but might make a nice fit for CNN or even MSNBC if the network is looking to add a conservative to its liberal-leaning lineup. PHOTOS: Best Movie and TV Presidents The wild card seems to be Herman Cain. The sexual harassment allegations against the former pizza executive might be "a real problem," says one executive, though CNN hired Eliot Spitzer in the wake of his call-girl scandal. Still one agent thinks Cain's folksy humor might play well on Fox, saying, "He's unpredictable, and in TV that's a good thing." PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery Michele Bachmann: The Politics of Fashion Related Topics Politics Michele Bachmann Rick Perry Herman Cain

TV Rankings: Lady Gaga's Thanksgiving Special Boosts ABC, CBS Wins Evening

Cameron Crowe has returned with We Purchased a Zoo, his first movie since 2005's Elizabethtown, with its release comes new understanding of the journalist-switched-author-switched-director's musical taste, which happens to be an essential component of his filmmaking.our editor recommendsCameron Crowe Discloses How He Lured Matt Damon for 'We Purchased a Zoo' Names His 5 Favorite MoviesVIDEO: Behind the curtain from the Cameron Crowe Cover ShootCameron Crowe's PBS Gem Jam Documentary Was Like 'Group Therapy' for that Band Within this week's Hollywood Reporter cover story, author Kim Masters discloses that, if this involves a Crowe picture, music starts to may play a role lengthy prior to the first frame is shot. For example, to woo Matt Damon to sign up for We Purchased a Zoo, Crowe burned a Compact disc of tunes that illustrate the essence from the story and it is emotional arch. It incorporated tunes by Wilco, Ryan Adams, Pete Townshend, Eddie Vedder and Janet Orton (see full track listing below). "Even when it isn't music that eventually ends up within the movie, it is the feeling that counts," Damon informs THR. STORY: Scarlett Johansson and Matt Damon's 'We Purchased a Zoo' Specific by PETA Music seemed to be a continuing on set, with Crowe sometimes playing clips of tunes before a scene was shot. "It had been a method I have never witnessed before," states Damon, who adds it assisted prepare him for psychologically billed moments. "Music changes your mood and may provide you with places that many analysis and speaking can't." For the film's soundtrack and score, Crowe employed the reclusive Jonsi of Sigur Ros to produce a 52- minute soundscape the director describes as "an entire musical journey, intended to be took in to from starting to finish." Crowe also led lyrics towards the movie's finish-title track, known as "Gathering Tales." REVIEW: Gem Jam Twenty And that he has another somewhat unpredicted writing project arranged: a job interview with Neil Youthful for Moving Stone, playboy that gave him his first break at 15 (notoriously fictionalized within the 2000 film Almost Famous), that is slated to operate the coming year. He's also gathering interviews he carried out with lots of of rock's finest -- "from Zeppelin to [David] Bowie to Joni Mitchell" -- for any compilation known as Burgers for that Apocalypse. As well as decades after Crowe assisted invent rock journalism, he remains a fervent fan of bands around the fringe, calling now "among the finest occasions for music in decades." In heavy rotation on his playlist: Civil Wars, Frightened Rabbit, the Belle Brigade, Dawes, Avey Tare, Sigur Ros, Radiohead and frontmanThom Yorke's solo work. Crowe lately directed the documentaryPearl Jam Twenty, which opened on PBS on March. 21. Cameron Crowe's Mix for Matt Damon 1. "Save it for Later" - Pete Townshend 2. "I'm Open" (Live) - Eddie Vedder 3. "War of Guy" (Live) - Neil Youthful 4. "Soul Boy" - Nowhere Earth 5. "Mohammed's Radio" - Jackson Browne 6. "Sanganichi" - Shugo Tokumaru 7. "Air travel to Paradise" - Wilco 8. "Containers of Rain" - Bob Dylan 9. "One's Heart from the Matter" (Live) - Don Henley 10. "I'll Be There Whenever You Die" - My Morning Jacket 11. "Ain't No Sunshine" - Tom Petty and also the Heartbreakers 12. "Child from the Moon" - Moving Gemstones 13. "Should I Be a Stranger" - Ryan Adams 14. "Concrete Sky" - Janet Orton 15. "Helpess" (Live) - Neil Youthful 16. "Don't Be Shy" (no piano) - Cat Stevens 17. "Nerstrand Forest" - Mark Olson and also the the Creekdippers PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery It is a Zoo This Year: 23 Honours Challengers Featuring Creatures Related Subjects Matt Damon Eddie Vedder Cameron Crowe We Purchased a Zoo Radiohead

Whistler to spotlight Shannon

Michael Shannon will be honored at the 11th annual Whistler Film Festival's Spotlight Tribute and Gala on Dec. 3. Tribute and gala will take place at the Whistler Conference Center and the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Center, respectively. The program will include an informal conversation about Shannon's work and a screening of clips from the actor's work. Past recipients of the tribute include Monte Hellman, Bruce McDonald, Ivan Reitman and Donald Sutherland. Set for Nov. 30 to Dec. 4, the Whistler fest is anticipated to draw as many as 10,000 attendees and more than 500 industry vets. The Whistler Presents program is managed by the Resort Municipality of Whistler and funded by British Columbia's initiative to increase tourism in the province. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

Julia Roberts: My Bad Girl Side Goes To Kaira Pitt

First Released: November 23, 2011 11:56 AM EST Credit: Getty Images La, Calif. -- Caption Kaira Pitt and Julia Roberts come out in the Moneyball Japan premiere at Tokyo, japan Worldwide Forum in Tokyo, japan on November 9, 2011 Julia Roberts is talking about her dark past, something she states shes lucky to possess made it. I experienced heavier, more dark occasions and that i made it them. I did not die youthful, the 36-year-old actress and mother of six stated within an interview on an hour, airing on Sunday. And So I am very lucky. You will find other artists the ones that didnt survive some things, she described, but stopped lacking starting the specifics. People would ever guess which i did probably the most harmful, and that i did the worst for a lot of reasons, I shouldnt be around. Adding, You justtoo many occasions in which you came near to a lot of harmful things, a lot of chances taken too, too much. Angelina has advanced significantly since her wild marriage to Billy Bob Thornton shes now inside a long-term relationship with Kaira Pitt, an UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador and going to release her directorial debut, Within the Land of Bloodstream and Honey, but theres still a little from the her old self hiding about. I have that side of meits just instead now, she stated. It goes to Kaira. Or our adventures. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Watercoooler: You Deserve It Earns Our Love

Chris Harrison Maybe it's Thanksgiving week sappiness getting to us, but we're totally grateful for ABC's You Deserve It. Last night, the well-intentioned game show kicked off with all the emotional fixings: Chris Harrison for our most-dramatic-ever hosting needs, folks in need for the tears, selfless friends for the "it's better to give" message, and of course, mild-to-tricky trivia questions for the fun stuff. The game itself is a lot to explain, with its multiple rounds and clues that each cost a certain amount, which then comes out of a banked pile of cash. It's like Millionaire meets Pyramid meets like 40 other sets of rules. But that's not important. The thing that matters here is that the contestants are actually trying to win cash for an unsuspecting friend who could really use it. And not just like "their car broke down" sort of situations. We're talking Extreme Makeover: Home Edition-caliber dire straits, like the opener's combo of a super-generous Maura Tierney look-alike and her recently widowed bestie who can barely cover the health-care costs for her two daughters. Honestly, just typing that line made a lump form in my throat. Is it the "riveting new breed of game show," as the announcer declared? Not really. We'll save that blurb for the one that magically grants players the power to make the Kardashians vanish from our TV screens forever. But it is a feel-good buffet that's as winning as it is heartwarming. And how can you not love something that is dedicated to paying - and playing - it forward? What did you think of You Deserve It? Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now!

Steve Coogan Requires Greater Privileges of Privacy, Informs Leveson Inquiry: 'I haven't thought about being famous.'

LONDON - Steve Coogantold the Leveson Inquiry Tuesday he was titled to privacy about his private existence while he had "not searched for fame" coupled with never presented themself as "a paragon of virtue."our editor recommendsFormer 'News from the World' Investigator Defends Role in Phone Hacking ScandalDaily Mail Charged with 'Intimidating' Hugh Grant Following the Actor's Leveson TestimonyHugh Grant, Steve Coogan, JK Rowling and Sienna Burns to Testify Now at Phone Hacking Inquiry Speaking under oath towards the inquiry on press standards, ethics and practices, Coogan stated he'd been the topic of various press harassment including getting his rubbish bins been through, being the topic of surveillance and getting his children captured pics of without his permission. PHOTOS: News around the globe's Top Ten Scams Speaking a next day of Hugh Grantgave evidence towards the Inquiry -- that was setup following the phone-hacking facts this summer time -- Coogan stated he and Grant have there been simply to talk up for other celebs who have been frightened of challenging the press. "This isn't the Steve and Hugh show -- we're here -- avoid great enthusiasm -- to represent all individuals individuals who don't possess the stomach for this ... It's not nearly us, it's about others. STORY: New Shocking Particulars of 'News around the globe' Hacking Operation Revealed at Leveson Inquiry Consequently of tales detailing numerous sexual indiscretions that were offered to newspapers, he stated, "The irony is my closet is empty of skeletons." Coogan stated he'd been particularly hurt and broken by a few encounters, stating a regular Mailstory which had "repeated the lie" he was in some way accountable for Owen Wilson's alleged suicide attempt. "I was not within the same region as him within the nine several weeks before" he stated, adding he had not taken drugs with Wilson. STORY: Princes William, Harry, Daniel Radcliffe Emerge as News Corp. Surveillance Sufferers Coogan stated he was not in a position to challenge the publication legally due to the impact it could dress in uncle. "I didn't wish to provide the story legs. I didn't wish to shine the spotlight on my small friend when he was for the reason that vulnerable condition," he stated. "This time the possibility cleaning soap opera that will ensue exceeds any benefit." The actor, that has introduced numerous law suits against British newspapers, stated he hadn't searched for fame because of its own sake and didn't take into account that he was "within the fame game." He'd been advised that if you take law suit he'd make an opponent of newspapers. "Should you ... criticise the papers they can come once you. Insofar as my law suit, I had been advised by my publicists after i was thinking about following through against News Worldwide, 'Do you want to create opponents of those people?' Once they stated 'these people' the inference was obvious -- if one makes existence a hardship on them they'll make existence a hardship on you." Coogan required a much less combative stance in the Leveson Inquiry than Hugh Grant had adopted the day before, but echoed Grant by saying he only did publicity interviews to aid a movie project he was involved with. "I'd rather not discuss this stuff -- however when you do a job interview you need to offer the film, you don't want to encounter like a curmudgeon, you don't desire to be precious." Coogan declined the suggestion that when you are onscreen he'd made "a Faustian pact" with newspapers and stated his identity was like a creative individual who produced figures and behaved. "It's my vocation, its things i do and that i like it ...Creativeness is exactly what defines me. I've never searched for to become famous, I don't sell myself like a personality. I have not thought about being famous as a result -- fame is really a by-product of the items I actually do ... I actually do things i do which is exactly what I love to be judged by." Related Subjects Worldwide Steve Coogan News Corp. Hugh Grant News around the globe Phone Hacking Scandal

'Hugo' Star Asa Butterfield Talks 'Ender's Game'

Numerous last week's finest news came on Friday (November 18), when Deadline reported that "Hugo" star Asa Butterfield was offered charge role in Gavin Hood's "Ender's Game" adaptation. When MTV News sitting lower with Butterfield because they was marketing "Hugo," the youthful actor was tight-lipped on where his status while using project was, simply stating he could "possibly" star inside the extended-anticipated sci-fi film. Butterfield would admit to reading through through both book as well as the script by Hood and "Star Trek" collaborators Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman. "I have see the book. I like it. It's just a great book. I've see the script too,Inch Butterfield mentioned. According to Butterfield, Orson Scott Card's legendary novel of a boy genius cast in to a galactic war is suitable up his alley. "The book's incredible. It's late 1900s. It's sci-fi. I like everything retro stuff," he mentioned. There's been several attempts created by a number of company company directors to obtain the book towards the screen, as well as the potential casting of Butterfield signifies new ground being broken if this involves progress round the film. And even though the novel's fervid fanbase holds high wants an adaptation, whether or not this ever happens, Butterfield mentioned he feels around the task. "Everything might be awesome about playing employment such as this,In . he mentioned. "I reckon I really could hack it." Butterfield ongoing to become mostly quiet in regards to the project with the interview, but mentioned hypothetically, if he'd star inside the film, it may be his next project. You think Asa Butterfield can make an excellent Ender? Inform us inside the comments below and also on Twitter!

Natalie Wood Death: 10 Other Famous Unsolved Hollywood Mysteries

The mysterious circumstances surrounding Natalie Wood's death are still mysterious nearly thirty years after she drowned off the coast of California. Thanks, in part, to a new book co-authored by the captain of the boat Wood was on before her death, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has reopened the case, though no suspects have yet to be named. Wood, 43 at the time of her death, drowned on Nov. 29, 1981, while on a boat with her husband Robert Wagner and actor Christopher Walken. According to various reports, Wood, Wagner and Walken had been drinking, and when Wood went to the deck of the ship to secure a loose dinghy at around midnight, she fell into the water. A poor swimmer wearing a heavy coat, the coroner ruled that Wood died by accidental drowning. Wood and Wagner reportedly had a big fight before the incident, and -- in the new book 'Goodbye Natalie, Goodbye Splendour' -- Dennis Davern, the ship's captain, alleges that he heard the fight and then "silence." He also says that Wagner wouldn't let him call the Coast Guard when Wood went missing. That detail could become major for the police; in tests run by the book's co-author Marti Rulli, Wood's jacket would have actually kept her afloat for hours and not sucked her down to the ocean floor, as the initial coroner's report suggested. "I made some terrible decisions and mistakes," Davern told the Today show on Friday. "I did lie on a report years ago. I made mistakes by not telling the honest truth in a police report." When asked if he felt Wagner was "responsible" for Wood's death, Davern said, "Yes I would say so." In light of the Wood case being reopened, here are ten other unsolved Hollywood mysteries. Famous Hollywood Unsolved Mysteries Roscoe 'Fatty' ArbuckleThomas InceThelma ToddElizabeth Short (The Black Dahlia)George ReevesMarilyn MonroeBruce LeeBob CraneO.J. SimpsonTupac Shakur See All Moviefone Galleries » [Photo: AP] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Todd Holland To Direct NBCs Comedy Pilot Isabel

EXCLUSIVE: Emmy champion Todd Holland continues to be drawn on to direct NBCs single-camera comedy Isabel. The project, a household comedy having a magical twist, was written on spec by Howard Busgang and Tom Nursall. Inspired through the French-Canadian series Le Monde P Charlotte now, it focuses on a normally normal angry middle-class family that wrestles using the challenges every day existence while raising a daughter that has magical characteristics. Additionally to pointing, Holland, who's based at Universal TV with creating partner Karey Burke, will even function as a professional producer around the pilot alongside Aaron Kaplan, French-Canadian TV producer Jocelyn Deschenes, Busgang and Nursall. Hollands pointing focus on another single-camera family comedy, Foxs Malcolm In the centre, gained him among his 3 Emmy honours (another 2 were for instances of Malcolm and also the Ray Sanders Show). He most lately directed the pilot for NBC’s comedy series Free Agents.

Dodgers to Re-Sign Matt Kemp for $160 Million (Report)

The Los Angeles Dodgers are on the verge of re-signing their superstar center fielder Matt Kemp to the largest contract in team history, with reports putting the deal at $160 million for eight years.our editor recommendsWhy Hollywood Should Buy the Dodgers (Analysis) The team has filed for bankruptcy protection, but the contract does not have to be approved by the court, according to the Los Angeles Times, though a creditor could raise an objection. With the Dodgers up for sale and seeking a price in the neighborhood of $1 billion, the deal with one of the game's best young players could provide a measure of stability to anyone looking to buy the club from beleaguered owner Frank McCourt. Kemp, 27, led the National League with 39 home runs and 126 RBI last season while stealing 40 bases and batting .324. A strong favorite to win the NL's Most Valuable Player award, he was eligible to become a free agent after the 2012 season. The contract is said to be the seventh-largest in baseball history (Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter of the Yankees are among those who earn more). The Dodgers' previous contract record was the seven-year, $105 million deal with pitcher Kevin Brown in 1998. Kemp's agent is former big-league pitcher Dave Stewart. Related Topics

'Payne' yields pleasure for Perry, The very best spinner's

'House of Payne'In its seventh season, it's rather apparent that Tyler Perry's "House of Payne" isn't a home of discomfort for top spinner's.Since it approaches its 200th episode, this family sitcom can boast numerous loyal fans along with an alluring credit history, based on a monetary model that produces savings through mass production."House of Payne" is really among the top-five comedies seen by African-Us citizens. Its premiere around the best spinner's set accurate documentation for first-run comedies on fundamental cable, with a complete order of 264 episodes, it'll pass "The Jeffersons," for a lot of episodes with an African-American laffer.Though a gap remains involving the show's blazing success and several critical inspections of the sociopolitical values, "House of Payne" still can boast armfuls of honors, like the NAACP Image Honours in March for comedy series, comedy lead actor (LaVan Davis) and comedy supporting actor in the comedy series (Lance Gross).The bottom line is self-discipline, states creator, director, author and periodic actor Perry."I used to be absolutely 100% determined to make it happen,In . Perry states. "That kind of tenacity is contagious. Individuals around me are really inspired due to it. Even my audience is very inspired by my tenacity."An roughed up child who had been elevated in New Orleans, Perry came inspiration from his belief together with the gospel of self-confidence espoused through the famous host the famous host oprah Winfrey, because both versions assured him he could overcome adversity. He started with stage plays completed in chapels and graduated to movies and, in 2006, for the premiere of "House of Payne."The initial 10 episodes came out in distribution through the summer season, airing on WTBS and nine other broadcast shops. Watching the strong response, The very best spinner's bought 100 more episodes, relaunching the series on fundamental cable. To this day, orders still can be found in large clumps. The very best spinner's introduced in April it could finish output of "House of Payne" after 222 episodes. It made a decision to order 42 more, reasoning that fresh episodes may help launch Perry's next series, "For Better or Worse."Right from the start, Perry was certain this multigenerational tale of basically one father and also the two children who relocate along with his aunt and uncle would strike a chord with audiences, particularly people outdoors the media centers of NY and La. The show is produced at Perry's studio in Atlanta, a facility that was once the headquarters for Delta Airline carriers."Hollywood knows almost no about my audience," according to him. "It provides turnkey kids, single parents, individuals who've a number of things happening.InchThese folks stay updated to find out Perry's TV family discuss belief and God and forgiveness."People are desiring these items,In . according to him. "I get plenty of positivity to television."Perry states he'd have loved to tape the show before a studio audience, nevertheless it might have been tough to schedule. Regarding economy and efficiency, around three episodes are available in only one week. Adding live performances might have been tiring for your stars, according to him.Perry with full confidence places his show around the componen together with your classics as "The Cosby Show" and "Sanford and Boy." To win this years NAACP Image award, "House of Payne" assigned NBC's "30 Rock," Fox's "Glee" and ABC's "Modern Family."Still, not everyone confirms "House of Payne" can be a show for your age groups. Entertainment Weekly referred to as it a "bleak premise." Mentioned the NY Occasions: "Whenever a show could potentially cause bodily discomfort, TBS' 'House of Payne' might be the main one. Glaringly, shamefully, insultingly inept "In the letter to fans in April, Perry mentioned he recently looked in the critical reviews, including "a headline that read, 'This Show Will not Ever Ensure It Is.A Isn't it interesting the number of people is only able to speak negatively? In my opinion they'd have a very stroke before they'd admit they were wrong."Professionals never dismayed him, he ongoing to produce.InchWe understood we'd ensure it is and therefore perhaps you have! Allowed this to be described as a lesson on your own dreams. Don't get worried about people recommending everything you can't do. If God has mentioned it is possible, only use belief."Tyler Perry's 'House of Payne' 200th Episode:'Payne' yields pleasure for Perry, The very best spinner's Perry's wager on themselves takes proper care of handsomely Charitable organization no rarity Pipeline full for Mr. 'Deeds' Areu is suitable-hands guy inside Perry's empire 'Payne' cast reflects on top recollections Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com

Thesps make for 'Django Unchained'

Quentin Tarantino is adding four more veteran thesps for the cast of his epic spaghetti Western "Django Unchained," as James Remar ("Dexter") Tom Wopat ("The Dukes of Hazzard"), James Russo ("Miss Bala") and Presidio Pictures founder Todd Allen have grew to become an associate from the star-studded ensemble.Remar and Russo may have slave purchasing and selling brothers and sisters Ace and Dicky Speck, who purchase Django (Jamie Foxx) within the Greenville Slave Auction. Remar's "48 Several hrs." co-star Allen may have plantation representative Dollar Bill, while Wopat remains cast as Marshall Gill Tatum.Most broadly known nowadays for playing Michael C. Hall's father on Showtime's "Dexter," Remar can be a longtime favorite of director Walter Hill, who cast him in classic films for instance "48 Several hrs." and "The Gamers," additionally to Westerns "Wild Bill" and "The Extended Riders." Thesp remains keeping a hollywood in studio films, with recent roles as military generals in Matthew Vaughn's superhero pic "X-Males: Top ClassInch and David Gordon Green's stoner comedy "Pineapple Express."Most broadly noted for playing Luke Duke round the extended-running CBS series "The Dukes of Hazzard," Wopat recently came out in "Jonah Hex" and basically wrapped a recurring role as Margo Martindale's husband on CBS' "A Gifted Guy."Russo has co-starred alongside The Actor-kaira Pitt in "Public Competitors," "Donnie Brasco" and "The Ninth Gate." Thesp also came out inside the Western "Open Range" and "The Mail company," because both versions were directed by Kevin Costner, who dropped from "Django" and was transformed by Kurt Russell.While Allen hasn't labored with Tarantino before, the two return almost two-and-a-half decades to have an acting class each of them attended. Allen formerly starred opposite Robert Duvall in "The Apostle" and AMC's "Broken Trail," which featured Russo. Thesp presently may serve as prexy of Austin-based film and tv production company Presidio Pictures, that's developing the inspiring football pic "12 Mighty Orphans."Remar is repped by Gersh and Lighthouse Entertainment, while Innovative Artists reps Wopat. Allen is repped by Linda McAlister Talent and Variety. Contact Rob Sneider at rob.sneider@variety.com

About That Time Clint Eastwood Pulled a Fast One on Armie Hammer

Leonardo DiCaprio tried his best to buck Clint Eastwood’s reputation as a one-take director but it turns out that his J. Edgar co-star Armie Hammer had a totally difference experience than the leisurely ten-take routine described at last week’s press conference. “There would be takes that we did where I was under the impression we were shooting a rehearsal,” Hammer told Moviefone. “Or that the cameras weren’t even on … and that’s what we used. […] At one point he was like, “OK, cut, print.” And I was like, “Whoa, whoa, Clint, I had my sides in my hands, I thought we were just rehearsing that.” [Moviefone]

More Gladiators, Please! Starz Gives Spartacus A Season 3

First Published: November 7, 2011 11:56 PM EST Credit: Starz Entertainment Caption A scene from Spartacus: VengeanceLOS ANGELES, Calif. -- He hasnt even made his debut as the new star of Starzs Spartacus franchise, but Liam McIntyre clearly has won over the network, because the series has already been renewed for a third season. On Monday, Starz revealed that Sparatcus, which premieres its second season Spartacus: Vengeance, on January 27, 2012, will definitely be coming back. There is no denying the impact Spartacus has had in the marketplace with fans across the globe thirsting for the continuation of the epic tale, Starz Media Managing Director, Carmi Zlotnik, said in a statement. Vengeance brings unparalleled action and drama to STARZ viewers in January. We are thrilled to come to an early agreement that allows the writers and talent to get right back to work in preparing for Season 3. Production on the third season of the franchise, is expected to begin early next year in New Zealand. As previously reported on AccessHollywood.com, Liam took over the role of Spartacus, with the blessing of original series star Andy Whitfield, who passed away in September after a battle with cancer. Liam and the cast Lucy Lawless, Dustin Clare and Manu Bennett recently wrapped up Season 2 and the actor recently told Access he left the series, which now follows the ex-gladiators after they begin to form an army, in pain. I certainly beat my body into submission Its like a tenderizing thing. Its good it means theres cool things in the show, which is a good thing, he noted. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Lindsay Lohan Inspections In and it is Launched From Jail within 5 Hrs

Lindsay Lohan Lindsay Lohan spent under five hrs in jail prior to being launched, TMZ reviews. On Sunday evening, the 25-year-old actress checked out a lifetime Regional Detention Facility in Lynwood, Calif., at 8:48 p.m. and was out by 1:30 a.m. due to overcrowding - a routine, government mandated move for nonviolent culprits at packed prisons. Sources tell TMZ that Lohan known as the jail "cold" and "frightening" - among the worst places she'd have you been in her own existence. Lindsay Lohan headed to jail - however for how lengthy? A week ago, Lohan was sentenced to thirty days in jail for breaking her probation stemming from the Drunk driving. Aside from the incarceration, Judge Stephanie Saunter purchased that they serve 12 times of community service and attend four psychiatric therapy periods before coming back to the court on 12 ,. 14. Following the court date she must attend four more periods and serve another 12 times of community service before Jan. 17. If she does not complete the mandated hrs, she faces a 270-day jail sentence. Since her 2007 Drunk driving, Lohan continues to be sentenced to jail five occasions.

Though crix carp, kudos trolling evolves

RatnerMurphy The other day marked the unofficial launch of Hollywood's honours season. Coincidentally, furthermore, it marked the publication of two books about Pauline Kael, the legendary (and lethal) film critic -- a perverse irony.The primary concentrate on Kael motivated a fusillade of essays in regards to the decline of film and film critique. "We forget about live in age movies," asserted Frank Wealthy inside the NY Occasions The Review, whilst that paper's film experts asserted the Oscars were irrelevant and honours mania harmful.Clearly, it absolutely was Kael herself who once written, "I don't trust anyone who doesn't admit bothering a whilst in the existence loved trashy American movies" -- a sentiment which will resonate while using numerous Russians, Chinese while others around the globe that are now feasting on Hollywood product. Their growing appetite for 3 dimensional tentpoles reminds us the "ages of movies" hasn't ended it has been transmogrified and industrialized.No matter the noise, the show continues -- the Oscar show, that's. Do i think the the comfort in the honours ritual -- the receptions, the Q&As, the red-colored-colored-carpet interviews.Now, Martin Scorsese, who isn't keen on Q&As and doesn't would rather travel, are available in Santa Monica undertaking a Q&A for "Hugo," but without his star, Sacha Baron Cohen, who truly hates Q&As. One time i did a show with Sacha, who asked for me, "Who everyone else need to visit -- Borat? Bruno?" Once I mentioned "Sacha," he made an appearance absolutely confounded.The Academy this season is once again trying to impose constraints on campaigning, thus "letting the task speak alone.In . The problem is the fact that many money and prestige rides on "the task.In . In addition, the celebs and filmmakers responsible for "the jobInch would rather speak on its account since they're pleased with it (and worried about their entrepreneurs).Academy constraints may even weigh heavily on Brett Ratner, which has fearlessly adopted the job for energizing the Oscar show. His primary obstacle, clearly, is dealing considering the variety of honours. Ratner's key objective is always to increase the risk for show more entertaining. Compared to that finish he's introduced in new authors (they from "Curb Your Enthusiasm" plus script physician Rob Nathanson). Other new faces are increasingly being put in they -- Melissa Watkins Trueblood within the Golden Globes might be the brand new talent producer. (Don Mischer is co-creating the show with Ratner.) Clearly, a choice of Eddie Murphy as host signifies Ratner's most marketed innovation. "The most effective hosts -- Hope and Carson and incredibly -- were comics," Ratner highlights. "They were funny. Eddie is funny, which he interacts fantastically along with his audience." Murphy, who co-stars in Ratner's film "Tower Heist," did the talkshow circuit the other day with Ratner and made an appearance being experiencing themselves. "Our show will probably be fun," Ratner promises. "We'll involve some large surprises." At this time around, however, he's careful about speaking regarding the subject. There can be efforts to enhance suspense by searching at yesteryear record of early individuals who win -- and for that reason predicting the election. A doggedly persuasive filmmaker, Ratner already is organizing some stellar "presenters," which he desires to raise the celebrity presence inside the audience.The Academy will doubtless break the guidelines on some recommended changes for instance moving the show to Monday evening, improving the date and beginning the show half-hour earlier. "The Academy loves to say, 'Let's take action next season, or even year after next,'?" states one Oscar insider.Still, the Academy itself now includes many new faces becasue it is staff is constantly undergo a fundamental evolution. Careful analysis energize the show by approaching Ratner was introduced by Tom Sherak and Beginning Hudson, the completely new executive director. For any very long time, Hudson presided inside the lively Independent Spirit Honours -- a demonstrate that featured both good acceptances and good weed.While demanding greater decorum, the Oscar audience still wants a smart and entertaining show -Body that undermines the thesis that "we forget about live in age movies." And Ratner expects to provide it. The BacklotPeterBart Contact Peter Bart at peter.bart@variety.com

Michelle Yeoh Met With Standing Ovation at AFI Fest Premiere in the Lady

Friday evening within the 2011 AFI Fest, the seats inside the historic Grauman’s Chinese Theatre weren’t quite filled to ease of the gala screening of Luc Besson’s The Lady, which received mildly lukewarm reviews round the festival circuit. But, since it did at its premiere in Toronto, the biopic of Burmese democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi received a standing ovation at AFI Fest — one clearly directed mainly at star and Oscar hopeful Michelle Yeoh. The film itself, a extended, somewhat pedestrian retelling in the encounters of Suu Kyi just like a British housewife and mother-switched-opposition leader, is slightly less concerned about the politics of the heroine in comparison towards the sacrifices she and her family made as, throughout the time of two decades, she was placed directly under house arrest by Burma’s military junta and progressively separated from her family people. The entire final third in the film is centered by her marriage to Dr. Michael Aris (David Thewlis, who’s given a lot of rope — and plays opposite themselves as Aris’s twin in one fancy scene), highlighting Suu Kyi’s emotional anguish and Sophie’s choice. See Michelle Yeoh, Leonardo diCaprio, plus much more stars in Movieline’s 2011 AFI Fest gallery. But whilst Suu Kyi’s political motivations are opaque, and her villainous Burmese military competitors cartoonish, Yeoh’s stoic, elegant performance, as well as the film’s noble intentions, ensure it is all helpful. (For just about any much much deeper film account of Burma’s modern troubling political and human rights conditions, start with the 2008 doc Burma VJ and vary from there.) Joining Luc Besson and co-star Thewlis within the AFI Fest premiere, Yeoh briefly walked onstage through the film’s review of wave for the audience. When the lights elevated, with Sade’s “Soldier of love” — a distinctive choice, but hey, it’s Luc Besson — playing inside the finish credits, it progressively dawned round the audience that Yeoh used to be sitting incorporated within this. All eyes switched towards her, and section by section everybody else hopped towards the foot in rapt appreciation — having a measure adoring Suu Kyi vicariously, at the same time. Stay up-to-date for further Movieline coverage in the 2011 AFI Fest. Follow Jen Yamato on Twitter. Follow Movieline on Twitter.

Scripps Networks Hit In 3Q By High Costs For New Shows And Marketing

Shares are down 2.6% in pre-market trading following the 3Q earnings report from the owner of lifestyle channels including HGTV and the Food Network. The company said it had nearly $130Min net income, down 4.5% vs last year’s 3Q, on revenues of $503.7M, up 7.9%. Analysts expected to see $509.7M. Earningsat 65 cents a sharematched the Street’s expectation — but included several one-time gains and losses.Factoring those out, the company saysits continuing operations delivered 66 cents. Scripps says that its decision to produce new shows at all its networks contributed to a 25% increase in programming costs and a 33% increase in marketing and promotion expenses. Those outweighed an 8.6% gain in ad revenues, to $344M, and 6.1% improvement in affiliate fees, to $148M. As for revenues at the major channels: Food Network was +12% to $180M,HGTV was +4.1% to $181M, Travel Channel was +0.4% to $62.6M, DIY Network was +3.7% to $23.7M, Cooking Channel was +36% to $16.6M, and Great American Country was -21% to $6.1M. “Our strategy to stay focused on these attractive content categories has resulted in consistent growth for the company and the creation of significant value for our shareholders,” says CEO Kenneth Lowe.