Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Cheers & Jeers: Late Evening with Jimmy Fallon Rocks!

Two days ago, the question around the mind of each and every Revenge fan was, "Will Daniel (Josh Bowman) bite the bullet?" Since Daniel continues to be able to escape through the harsh reaper, everybody really wants to know: Did he pull the trigger? Fortunately, fans will not need to wait half a season to have an answer. "We are not likely to leave the crowd hanging for very lengthy in regards to what happened around the beach that evening," creator and executive producer Mike Kelley informs TVGuide.com. "Through the finish from the episode, the crowd knows precisely what happened and just the extent of Daniel's guilt." Prior to Wednesday's episode (10/9c, ABC), Kelley also spoken about Daniel's approaching "dark turns," Victoria's romantic and "harmful" blast in the past and also the series' approaching time jump. Plus: Who's going to... Find Out More > Other Links From TVGuide.com Mike KelleyRevengeJosh Bowman

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Dion cancels Caesars Palace shows

Celine Dion has abruptly canceled her shows through March 18 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The singer has recently been having problems with her vocal chords and was force to cancel shows this past weekend. After being examined at UCLA Medical Center, Dion was told to put all shows on hold until June 9, when she will restart her Caesars engagement. "I tried to sing at my soundcheck last week, and I had no control of my voice whatsoever," said Dion. "We thought that after a few days rest I would improve but it wasn't getting any better. This is the worst thing for a singer. I feel worse knowing that I'm disappointing my fans. I'm so sorry .I hope they forgive me." Contact Stuart Levine at stuart.levine@variety.com

Monday, February 27, 2012

Sacha Baron Cohen Ash-saults Ryan Seacrest around the Academy awards Red-colored Carpet

Meryl Streep The Artist and Hugo capped Sunday's Oscars with five statuettes each, using the former winning Best Picture, while Meryl Streep won her lengthy-looked forward to third Oscar after 29 years.See all of the Academy awards fashion hits and missesThe Artist may be the first quiet film to win the very best recognition since Wings triumphed in the first Academy awards in 1929 and also the first black-and-whitened film to win since 1960's The Apartment. Star Jean Dujardin required the very best Actor prize, becoming the very first Frenchman to win an Oscar and the first one to win for any quiet performance because the inaugural Best Actor champion Emil Jannings.Other wins for that Artist: Best Director Michel Hazanavicius, Best Costume Design and finest Original Score.Streep grew to become the 4th artist to win three Academy awards, using the Best Actress trophy for that Iron Lady. Another three: Walter Brennan, Jack Nicholson and Ingrid Bergman. (Katharine Hepburn supports the record with four wins.) Streep's 29-year drought between wins may be the third-longest in Oscar history, after Helen Hayes's 39-year gap and Katharine Hepburn's 34-year wait.Take a look at all of the Academy awards red-colored carpet arrivalsHugo, which brought the area with 11 nominations, obtained five wins, all within the tech groups.Octavia Spencer and Christopher Plummer completed their honours-season sweep, winning for his or her supporting roles within the Help and Beginners, correspondingly. Spencer may be the fifth black actress to win within the category, while Plummer, 82, grew to become the earliest acting-champion ever, dethroning Jessica Tandy, who had been 80 when she won for Driving Miss Daisy.Nat Faxon, Alexander Payne and Jim Rash (The Descendants) and Woodsy Allen (Night time in Paris) required home the modified and original script honors, correspondingly. Allen, an expected no-show, may be the first person to win three honours within the category.Other those who win range from the Muppets for original song ("Guy or Muppet") along with a Separation for language film.Take a look at all of the those who win below:Picture: The ArtistDirector: Michel Hazanavicius, The ArtistLead Actor: Jean Dujardin, The ArtistLead Actress: Meryl Streep, The Iron LadySupporting Actor: Christopher Plummer, BeginnersSupporting Actress: Octavia Spencer, The HelpOriginal Script: Woodsy Allen, Night time in ParisAdapted Script: Nat Faxon, Alexander Payne and Jim Rash, The DescendantsArt Direction: HugoCinematography: HugoCostume Design: The ArtistFilm Editing: The Lady using the Dragon TattooMakeup: The Iron LadyOriginal Score" The ArtistOriginal Song: "Guy or Muppet," The Muppets music and lyrics by Bret McKenzieSound Editing: HugoSound Mixing: HugoVisual Effects: HugoAnimated Feature: RangoDocumentary Feature: UndefeatedDocumentary Short: Saving FaceForeign Language Film: A Separation, IranAnimated Video Clip: The Great Flying Books of Mr. Morris LessmoreLive Action Video Clip: The Shore

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Excitement Over Precision = Response to Oscar-Nommed Appear of Drive

Drive appear editor Lon Bender, up for your Oscar in the Girl while using Dragon Tattoo, Hugo, Transformers: Dark in the Moon, and War Equine, on director Nicolas Refn's unusual appear demands: Inside the appear world, there frequently can be a inclination to require, no less than for things like vehicle chases, guns or weapons, to take advantage of sounds in the real weapons or perhaps the real cars. However, if I visited Nic to go over vehicle engines as well as the specificity from the kind of cars they were, he mentioned, I dont really possess a drivers license and Ive never driven an automobile. I dont care whatever they appear like! They need to appear exciting. [NYT]

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

'Baby Wait' among new Logo series

With its new development slate, Logo is making a concerted effort to reach gay audiences who engage in activities outside their core social group. "What we're seeing is a mainstreaming in gay culture and living in integrated lives," Logo president Lisa Sherman told Variety. "These shows are much more about issues and subjects that our audiences care about. It's more than just about being gay." Gay-centric Viacom cabler announced seven new shows, two of which are already in production. All the skeins are reality-based, with the net believing scripted programming is not in the immediate plans. "Reality gives us a chance to have more shows on the air," Sherman explained, adding that the cost of producing shows in the reality genre is significantly less expensive that scripted. "It's more efficient for us." One of Logo's top priorities is "The Baby Wait," from exec producers and former MTV stalwarts Tony DiSanto and Liz Gateley. "The Baby Wait" examines the open adoption process from both the parents and the biological mother's perspective. Sherman called the series "very emblematic of we're were doing. This is about people trying to adopt, and it's an emotionally charged process. It's really powerful." Besides "The Baby Wait," two other shows currently in production are "Eden Wood's World" and "Scandalicious." "Eden Wood's World" is about a 6-year-old beauty pageant champion who, along with her mom, talent manager and publicist, is looking to take her career to the next level. The three will also advise other girls as they aspire to become pageant contenders. Show is exec produced by Julie Auerbach, Gary Auerbach and Tina Gazzerro from Go Go Luckey Entertainment. Logo will also air a series of specials titled "Scandalicious," which will feature a countdown format with commentary from comedians and tastemakers. Jay James, Betsy Rott and Elisa Rothstein exec produce. On the renewal front, Logo is giving a third season to "RuPaul's Drag U." Show stars RuPaul Charles, who offers fashion and makeover tips to selected women. Projects in development include "Wiseguys," about a mob-related family trying to run a family business; "Design My Dog," a competition series among dog owners and their canine companions; "Love Lockdown," where couples need to take action in their meandering relationships; and "Outrageous," about hot-button topics in pop culture. Contact Stuart Levine at stuart.levine@variety.com

Thursday, February 9, 2012

'Happy Endings' Guest James Wolk Is Open to Pilots

Nearly a year and a half after the warm critical reception and prompt demise of "Lone Star," buzzy lead James Wolk returns to television with two recurring roles.The 26-year-old actor recently started a stint on Showtime's "Shameless," and with the Feb. 8 episode of ABC's "Happy Endings," he kicks off a three-episode arc as Max's (Adam Pally) new/old boyfriend.Wolk spoke with "The Hollywood Reporter" about the new gig, segueing into sitcoms, pilot season and what he learned from the brief tenure on his first series."The 'Lone Star' experience was tough at the time," he says, "but it really allowed me to look at things from a 3,000-foot high view. You can think something is the greatest thing in the world, but, as we know, anything can happen. It really taught me that I always want to make choices that I believe in artistically. No one can take that away from you."His recent choices include "For a Good Time, Call...," an independent comedy that premiered (and sold quickly) at Sundance, and a turn in the Los Angeles production of "Next Fall" at the Geffen Playhouse. The latter ended right in time for an opportunity to appear on "Happy Endings.""It kind of popped up," says Wolk. "I actually watch the show and think it's fantastic. I was finishing up a play in L.A., and they kind of jumped out of nowhere and it was kind of a mutual affection."It also presented a chance for Wolk to take his first stab and television comedy. "I started in theater," he says. "I would liken sitcom work more to theater work than I would, perhaps, to dramatic television. It's so quick. It kind of feels like the pace of a play. It's just been refreshing."On "Happy Endings," Wolk plays Grant, Max's ex-boyfriend who stages an unexpected return on Valentine's Day as a client for his gypsy limo service. Wolk describes his character as the kind of guy who "wears a great vest and tie combo.""The group never really takes to anybody, particularly Max," says Wolk. "I think Max and Grant really have an affection for each other because they're complete opposites. Where Max is very laid back, unkempt at times, Grant is very put together."Wolk speaks warmly of the part, but he seems even more fond of the opportunity it afforded him."Doing this arc on 'Happy Endings' has spurred in me this excitement for comedy," he tells "THR." "It's like taking a bite of great food, and you want more. I'm excited for people to see me in that light and thankful for the experience -- because now I want to get back to that."And with his face popping up on two popular series as the current crop of pilots start casting leads, it's natural to wonder if Wolk is hoping to parlay his guest gigs into another stab at full-time series work."I am open," he admits. "I think you always want to be open to things... it's just the matter of finding something I believe in, finding a character I believe in, and I think that's the way it should always be. I'm looking for things that excite me."That includes "Happy Endings." Wolk, only booked for this limited run, says the show is something he'd gladly to return to -- particularity for the onscreen sparring with Pally."You've got to be on your toes. You've got to bring your A-game, because this guy, he throws it all at you," Wolk says. "Anytime you get to join a group of people you admire and respect, you want to keep those doors open." The Hollywood Reporter