Thursday, December 29, 2011

Anne Hathaway's Catwoman: Hedy Lamarr Inspired Breathing

'The Dark Dark night Rises' is just one of 2012's most anticipated and shrouded-in-mystery releases. It is so secretive, actually, that you simply can't even comprehend the film's villain. Right, Bane? "Afasdflkja32rsa1lkj." Exactly. Within the run up to its release -- possibly inside a publish-engagement haze -- Hathaway As Catwoman let a couple of particulars slip towards the La Occasions concerning the Christopher Nolan's fantastical Caped Crusader finale. Just in case you have been in the cage for that this past year, Hathaway is placed to update the role of Selina Kyle/Catwoman. First made famous by Julie Newmar, Michelle Pfeiffer set the bar for that feline femme in 1992's 'Batman Returns' and, well, Halle Berry decreased it substantially within the 2004 solo project, 'Catwoman.' As the particulars about Nolan's undertake the smoothness happen to be under locksmith, Hathaway had formerly let one factor slip about her transformation in to the comic foe: her suit is extremely, very tight. The super-svelte actress "joked" that they have been subsisting on "kale and mudInch to be able to squeeze into the getup. However the costume promises a lot more than a great fit. The LA Occasions blog Hero Complex says the legendary cat ears are really eyes. Sorta. The Hathway's Catwoman will put on high-tech goggles in 'The Dark Dark night Rises' that, if not being used, switch as much as resemble cat ears. And do not expect Hathaway to don any prosthetic claws, either -- she's a girl first of all Selina's high heel shoes come with serrated edges, prepared to slice up Gotham's finest. Hathaway also says she's patterned her make of Catwoman after 'Batman' creator Bob Kane's inspiration for that character, actress Hedy Lamarr. Devoted to her goodie-two-footwear status, the actress never does not mention the apparently obtuse research she does on her roles. Within the August problem of Harper's Bazaar Hathaway described that they had consulted having a magician to operate on her behalf quickness of hands and today she's offered up another nugget of her acting method: breathing. "I understand this sounds odd, but [Lamarr's] breathing is remarkable," Hathaway stated. "She takes these lengthy, deep, languid breathing and exhales gradually. There is a shot of her in [the 1933 film] 'Ecstasy' breathing out a cigarette and that i required most likely five breathing throughout her one exhale. And So I began focusing on my breathing a great deal.Inch The Occasions also requires a moment to remark on Hathaway's oh-so-cool habits between takes: crossword puzzles, speaking about politics, and -- when things 'get too drab' -- carrying out a Tina Turner dance routine while singing "Proud Mary." Hathaway As Catwoman: awesome, different, dexterous and, likely, proficient at karaoke. [via LAT/Hero Complex] [Photo: Warner Bros.] 2012 Preview: Blockbusters 'John Carter''The Hunger Games''Marvel's The Avengers''Dark Shadows' & 'Frankenweenie''Men in Black 3''Snow Whitened & the Huntsman''Jack the large Killer''Abraham Lincoln subsequently: Vampire Hunter''G.I. Joe: Retaliation''The Amazing Spider-Guy''The Dark Dark night Increases''Cloud Atlas'Dishonorable Mention: 'Ghost Driver: Spirit of Vengeance' See All Moviefone Art galleries » Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Watch the initial Nine Minutes of Revenge's Midseason Return

Emily VanCamp and Gabriel Mann As the saying goes, revenge can be a dish best offered cold... but also for crazy Tyler (Ashton Holmes), it's best offered inside a clam bake. Revenge's seedy and-driven Tyler will desire to get his due because he props up Graysons and Emily (Emily VanCamp) at gunpoint at Daniel's special birthday inside the midseason return of ABC's new hit drama. Could he achieve getting what he wants? Uncover by watching the initial nine minutes of Revenge's return, having a sweet reconciliation between Nolan (Gabriel Mann) and Emily. (As well as the Nolan-Emily 'shippers go wild!) Revenge returns Wednesday, Jan. 4 at 10/9 on ABC.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Keck's Exclusives: Glee's Matthew Morrison Discusses Pointing Tonight's Christmas Episode

Matthew Morrison Tonight's Glee might be the musical comedy's second Christmas outing, nevertheless it marks several firsts. It's the first time the series has presented black and white-colored sequences. It's the first time fun track will be familiar with hammer home the jokes. Which is star Matthew Morrison's first-time inside the director's chair. Within a relaxation in shooting January's Michael Jackson tribute episode, TV's Mr. Schuester sitting lower with me at night inside the New Directions testing hall to talk about his large debut.TV Guide Magazine: Whoever else find being your finest challenge?Morrison: Just putting on another hat. It's a large unspoken spoke rule that stars don't give other stars notes, but just like a director you kind of have to. I used to be worried how people would react. The whole crew as well as the cast were aboard. Clearly, the first time I'd give Jane [Lynch] some direction, she elevated a finger and mentioned, 'I want to help help remind you I have an Emmy Award and just decided to be nominated for just about any People Choice Award.' It absolutely was really funny.TV Guide Magazine: If you got the very first think about the script, what scene got you really excited to acquire behind the digital camera?Morrison: It required to are actually the two functions in the episode that are carried out black and white-colored. It is really an old-fashioned Christmas special a la the Judy Garland Christmas special. It's finished with kind of affected voices getting fun track replicating an energetic studio audience.TV Guide Magazine: Perhaps you have return watching any holiday special deals?Morrison: Ok 4g iphone. I seen the Judy one as well as the Alien Christmas special. We have Chewbacca inside the episode.TV Guide Magazine: The thing that was it like pointing Soft?Morrison: Well, there's only one guy who's approved by Lucasfilm to accomplish Chewbacca. He's been carrying it out for 12 years. He lives in Northern California, but his handler lives in Texas, and then we required to fly in.Television Guide Magazine: Same goes with this the beginning of a Spielbergian career?Morrison: You understand, for the moment it's just the primary one. I am unsure if I'd direct Glee again as it is this kind of monster. But essentially would direct again, I'd want to function as director. No less than as i am still learning the ropes.Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine today!

'Hugo,' 'Artist' lead Experts Choice noms

'The Artist''Hugo'A group of homages to moviemaking -- "Hugo" and "The Artist" -- lead the nominations inside the Broadcast Film Experts Association's 17th annual Experts Choice Honours with 11 nominations each. Individuals who win will probably be introduced on Jan. 12 in the ceremony within the Hollywood Palladium which will be public on VH1.Martin Scorsese's 3-D "Hugo" acquired noms for picture, director, best youthful actor for star Asa Butterfield and modified script, while Michel Hazanavicius' quiet black-and-white-colored film was honored with picture, best actor for Jean Dujardin, supporting actress for Berenice Bejo, modified script and ensemble noms. Both films also acquired multiple below-the-line noms."The AssistanceInch and "Drive" acquired 8 nominations each "The Descendants" and "War Equine" both received 7 nominations. "Drive" was honored inside the picture and action movie groups while "Evening amount of time in Paris" was recognized in picture and comedy groups. "The Tree of Existence,""Very Noisy & Incredibly Close" and "My Week With Marilyn" also acquired multiple nominations. "The Muppets" received four nominations, three which came for your tunes "Life's a cheerful Song," "Guy or Muppet," and "Pictures throughout my thoughts.InchCritics' Choice favorite George Clooney received two ensemble noms for "The Descendants" and "The Ides of March," along with his actor nom for "The Descendants." This gives Clooney accurate documentation 13 Critics' Choice nominations over time, getting received 10 prior nominations furthermore to winning a distinctive Freedom Award for "Evening, and All The Best.InchMeryl Streep will probably be seeking her third Critics' Choice Movie Award for "The Iron Lady," while Charlize Theron will probably be after her second award inside the category. Streep formerly won for "Doubt" and "Julie & Julia," while Theron needed the prize in 2003 for "Monster." Michelle Williams, a supporting actress champion for 2005's "Brokeback Mountain"may even compete for "My Week With Marilyn."The Critics' Choice Movie Honours are presented yearly with the BFCA to recognition the very best moving picture achievement. The BFCA might be the greatest film critics' organization within the united states . States and Canada, representing greater than 250 television, radio an online-based experts.Since its from 1995, the Critics' Choice Movie Honours is really a bellwether for your Academy awards. A year ago, for example, all in the acting category individuals who win within the Oscars - Colin Firth, Natalie Portman, Christian Bale and Melissa Leo - first recognized their honours inside the same groups within the Critics' Choice Movie Honours. In many,18 in the 20 stars nominated for Oscars were Critics' Choice Movie Honours nominees.Final ballots for your 17th annual Critics' Choice Movie Honours is going to be shipped to BFCA people on Jan. 8 getting a deadline for returning final ballots on Jan. 10. For more information in regards to the show visit CriticsChoice.VH1.com, "Like" VH1 on Facebook, and follow @VH1 on Twitter and rehearse the hashtag #CCMA to go over the honours!Complete report on nominees:BEST PICTUREThe ArtistThe DescendantsDriveExtremely Noisy & Incredibly CloseThe HelpHugoMidnight in ParisMoneyballThe Tree of LifeWar HorseBEST ACTORGeorge Clooney -- "The Descendants"Leonardo DiCaprio -- "J. Edgar"Jean Dujardin -- "The Artist"Michael Fassbender -- "Shame"Ryan Gosling -- "Drive"Kaira Pitt -- "Moneyball"BEST ACTRESSViola Davis -- "The AssistanceInchElectronic Olsen -- "Martha Marcy May Marlene"Meryl Streep -- "The Iron Lady"Tilda Swinton -- "We must Discuss Kevin"Charlize Theron -- "Youthful Adult"Michelle Williams -- "My Week With Marilyn"BEST SUPPORTING ACTORKenneth Branagh -- "My Week With Marilyn"Albert Brooks -- "Drive"Nick Nolte -- "Warrior"Patton Oswalt -- "Youthful Adult"Christopher Plummer -- "Beginners"Andrew Serkis -- "Rise in the Planet in the Apes"BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESSBerenice Bejo -- "The Artist"Jessica Chastain -- "The AssistanceInchBethany McCarthy -- "Bridesmaids"Carey Mulligan -- "Shame"Octavia Spencer -- "The AssistanceInchShailene Woodley -- "The Descendants"BEST Youthful ACTOR/ACTRESSAsa Butterfield -- "Hugo"Elle Fanning -- "Super 8"Thomas Horn -- "Very Noisy & Incredibly Close"Ezra Burns -- "We must Discuss Kevin"Saoirse Ronan -- "Hanna" Shailene Woodley -- "The Descendants"BEST ACTING ENSEMBLEThe ArtistBridesmaidsThe DescendantsThe HelpThe Ides of MarchBEST DIRECTORStephen Daldry -- "Very Noisy & Incredibly Close"Michel Hazanavicius -- "The Artist"Alexander Payne -- "The Descendants"Nicolas Winding Refn -- "Drive"Martin Scorsese -- "Hugo"Steven Spielberg -- "War Equine"BEST ORIGINAL Script"The Artist" -- Michel Hazanavicius"50/50" -- Will Reiser"Evening amount of time in Paris" -- Woodsy Allen"Mutually BeneficialInch -- Script by Tom McCarthy, Story by Tom McCarthy & Joe Tiboni"Youthful Adult" -- Diablo CodyBEST Modified Script"The Descendants" -- Alexander Payne and Nat Faxon & Jim Rash"Very Noisy & Incredibly Close" -- Eric Roth"The AssistanceInch -- Tate Taylor"Hugo" -- John Logan"Moneyball" -- Steven Zaillian and Aaron Sorkin, Story by Stan Chervin BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY"The Artist" -- Guillaume Schiffman"Drive" -- Newton Thomas Sigel"Hugo" -- Robert Richardson"The Tree of Existence" -- Emmanuel Lubezki"War Equine" -- Janusz KaminskiBEST ART DIRECTION"The Artist" -- Production Designer: Laurence Bennett, Art Director: Gregory S. Hooper"Harry Potter as well as the Deathly Hallows Part 2" -- Production Designer: Stuart Craig, Set Decorator: Stephenie McMillan"Hugo" -- Production Designer: Dante Ferretti, Set Decorator: Francesca Lo Schiavo"The Tree of Existence" -- Production Designer: Jack Fisk, Art Director: David Crank"War Equine" -- Production Designer: Ron Carter, Set Decorator: Lee SandalesBEST EDITING"The Artist" -- Michel Hazanavicius and Anne-Sophie Bion"Drive" -- Matthew Newman"The Woman While using Dragon Tattoo" -- Kirk Baxter and Angus Wall"Hugo" -- Thelma Schoonmaker"War Equine" -- Michael KahnBEST COSTUME DESIGN"The Artist" -- Mark Bridges"The AssistanceInch -- Sharen Davis"Hugo" -- Sandy Powell"Jane Eyre" -- Michael O'Connor"My Week With Marilyn" -- Jill TaylorBEST MAKEUPAlbert NobbsHarry Potter as well as the Deathly Hallows Part 2The Iron LadyJ. EdgarMy Week With MarilynBEST VISUAL EFFECTSHarry Potter as well as the Deathly Hallows Part 2HugoRise in the Planet in the ApesSuper 8The Tree of LifeBEST SOUNDHarry Potter as well as the Deathly Hallows Part 2HugoSuper 8The Tree of LifeWar HorseBEST ANIMATED FEATUREThe Adventures of TintinArthur ChristmasKung Fu Panda 2Puss in BootsRangoBEST ACTION MOVIEDriveFast FiveHannaRise in the Planet in the ApesSuper 8BEST COMEDYBridesmaidsCrazy, Stupid, LoveHorrible BossesMidnight in ParisThe MuppetsBEST Language FILMIn DarknessLe HavreA SeparationThe Skin I Live InWhere Can We Go NowBEST DOCUMENTARY FEATUREBuckCave of Forgotten DreamsGeorge Harrison: Dwelling within the fabric WorldPage One: Inside the NY TimesProject NimUndefeatedBEST SONG"Hello Hello" -- completed by Elton John and RhiannaOrcreated by Elton John and Bernie Taupin -- Gnomeo & Juliet"Life's a cheerful Song" -- completed by Jason Segel, Could Be and Walter/put together by Bret McKenzie -- The Muppets"The Living Proof" -- completed by Mary J. Blige/put together by Mary J. Blige, Thomas Newman and Harvey Mason, Junior. -- The AssistanceInchGuy or Muppet" -- completed by Jason Segel and Walter/put together by Bret McKenzie -- The Muppets"Pictures throughout my thoughtsInch -- completed by Kermit as well as the Muppets/put together by Jeannie Lurie, Aris Archontis and Chen Neeman -- The MuppetsBEST SCORE"The Artist" -- Ludovic Bource"Drive" -- High high cliff Martinez"The Woman While using Dragon Tattoo" -- Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross"Hugo" -- Howard Shoreline"War Equine" -- John Williams Contact Christy Grosz at christy.grosz@variety.com

Friday, December 9, 2011

'Battleship' Trailer Featuring Rihanna, Taylor Kitsch Joining the Navy Hits the Web (Video)

NY - Credit Suisse analyst Spencer Wang on Friday lowered his advertising revenue growth forecast for Viacom's current quarter from 6 percent to 3 percent, citing the much-discussed ratings weakness at kids channel Nickelodeon.our editor recommendsNickelodeon vs. Nielsen: Who's to Blame for the Network's Plummeting Ratings?Wall Street Weighs Viacom's Outlook Amid Ad, Nickelodeon Ratings Challenges He also cut his earnings per share projection for what is the entertainment company's fiscal first quarter by 4 cents to $1.02. Nickelodeon's ratings are down less when looking at ratings data from alternative sources as compared to figures from media measurement firm Nielsen, but the channel is still trending lower, he wrote in a report entitled "It's 10 PM, Do You Know Where Your Children Are?" Some have wondered whether increased availability of online content may have hurt Nickelodeon. "We do not believe Nick content availability of Netflix is the culprit," Wang said though. "Using third-party data, the majority of new avails on Netflix debuted in February, which does not coincide with the ratings decline that became pronounced in the fall. Rather, it appears that declines in overall viewership in the people 2-11 demo and ratings share shift to Disney Channel are the main reasons." Viacom CEO Philippe Dauman has said that the sudden fall decline in Nickelodeon ratings may be due to problems with Nielsen's data. "Our review of alternative set-top box data finds that Nick ratings are still down year-over-year, the trend is similar (e.g. deterioration over the course of the quarter), but the magnitude of the decline is mid to high single digits" rather than a mid-teens drop in Nielsen's ratings, Wang wrote. At the end of the day, "Nielsen ratings remain the currency for TV advertising," the Credit Suisse analyst highlighted in his report, echoing latest comments from Dauman earlier this week. "With the ratings weakness, our bottoms up analysis finds that Nick has limited scatter inventory in the fiscal first quarter given make goods." Email: Georg.Szalai@thr.com Twitter: @georgszalai Related Topics Viacom, Nickelodeon

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Greer, King to announce SAG nominees

Judy Greer and Regina King will announce the nominees for your 18th Annual Screen Stars Guild Honours.The nominations announcement will occur Wednesday at 6 a.m. within the Off-shoreline Design Center in West Hollywood.Greer is at "The Descendants," and King stars in TNT's "Southland." SAG Leader Ken Howard will introduce Greer and King.Nominations for your SAG Honors for film and television stunt ensembles can also be created by SAG Honours Committee Chair JoBeth Williams and SAG Honours Committee Vice Chair Daryl Anderson. The SAG Honours will probably be simulcast survive TNT and also the best spinner's on Jan. 29 within the Shrine Exposition Center in La. Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com

THR's Women in Entertainment 2011: Power 100

This story appears in the Dec. 2011 special issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine. Putting together the ranked list of entertainment's most powerful women for this annual issue, The Hollywood Reporter's 20th, is nothing short of agonizing. For the top spots, the deliberations over who goes where became topics of vigorous debate in the hallways here at 5700 Wilshire. PHOTOS: 2011 Women in Entertainment Power 100 In all the discussions, however, one undisputed trend emerged: TV, especially the world of cable, is ascendant, and women disproportionately are driving it. It's no coincidence that four of the top five women on this year's Power 100 list come from the medium (the extraordinary Amy Pascal alone represents film at No. 2). Just a few years ago, film dominated entertainment with the most prestige, the greatest revenue and the biggest impact on our national conversation. Not anymore. Programming such as The Daily Show, Mad Men and even Jersey Shore drives pop culture to a greater extent than any motion picture in recent years, extending its influence into the realms of fashion, politics, publishing and music. One major studio exec recently bemoaned to me that, outside of the Twilight franchise, film is lacking a major "event." "No one is talking about movies right now," said this exec. "It's all about cable." COMPLETE LIST: 2011 Women in Entertainment Power 100 At the same time, the earnings of some of the leading cable networks have dwarfed those of the major studios, and the valuation of Disney Media Networks -- the division overseen by the list's top-spot holder, Anne Sweeney -- is hugely more than that of its sister movie studio. Total revenue for the entire movie industry this year is estimated by PricewaterhouseCoopers at $36.8 billion; by contrast, television advertising in the U.S. brought in $71.1 billion, and you can double that number if you add subscription and license revenue. But economics aren't the only reason these women are at the top. It's also because television has provided opportunity that film simply hasn't. A newer industry, cable was welcoming to all when it was birthing multitudes of then-not-so-fashionable networks. The high-powered women at the top of TV largely got their breaks in the "Wild West" days of early cable -- as one executive describes them -- when television created openings that the established, more relationship-oriented movie world didn't. None of this is to take away from the incredible women in film and other mediums on our Power 100. The same exec who decried the lack of momentum in movies was quick to point out, "It's all cyclical." Indeed, every single person on the list reflects extraordinary drive, intelligence and ability to weather whatever is around the bend in the industry. I dare anyone to not be inspired by every person in this issue. Congratulations to all. Janice Min Editorial Director Items 1-10 Items 11-20 Items 21-30 Items 31-40 Items 41-50 Items 51-60 Items 61-70 Items 71-80 Items 81-90 Items 91-100 Items 1-10 1 Anne SweeneyCo-Chairman, Disney Media Networks President, Disney/ABC Television G...read more 2 Amy PascalCo-Chairman, Sony Pictures Entertainmentread more 2 Bonnie HammerChairman, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainmentread more 4 Abbe RavenPresident and CEO, A+E Television Networksread more 5 Dana WaldenChairman, 20th Century Fox Televisionread more 6 Stacey SniderCo-Chairman and CEO, DreamWorksread more 7 Nina TasslerPresident, CBSread more 8 Donna LangleyCo-Chairman, Universal Picturesread more 9 Nancy DubucPresident, History and Lifetime Networksread more 10 Sue KrollPresident of Worldwide Marketing, Warner Bros. Pictures*read more

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Ice Cube Developing Drama Series for FX

Ice Cube Ice Cube is looking for some revenge on the small screen.The 42-year-old rapper-actor is developing the drama Eye For An Eye for FX in what would mark his first series regular role, Deadline reports.Check out photos of Ice CubeCube would play a veteran paramedic who decides to avenge victims of violent crimes. He will also serve as executive producer alongside his Cube Vision partner Matt Alvarez and Prospect Park, the company that nixed online plans for All My Children and One Life to Live.Cube, who executive-produces TBS' Are We There Yet?, can next be seen in Rampart and 21 Jump Street.

Saturday, December 3, 2011

Rankings Corporate Jungle: CBS CSI: NY Hits Low, NBCs Family Film Tanks Wheres Grimm?

Before we checked on Grimm a few days prior to the Christmas, the rookie NBC drama appeared to become bottoming out, holding steady week-to-week to prevent its publish-premiere slide. However the fairytale procedural was benched once for that holiday, that is understandable, and on the other hand last evening for original movie Bet On Your Existence, which isn't a lot. Last evening, the most recent from the Procter & Gamble/Walmart-funded family movies that air on NBC as time buys came a meager .5/2 in grown ups 18-49 from 8-10 PM and a pair of.two million audiences. It's tied because the cheapest-ranked such movie to air on NBC on Friday or Saturday, in- or off-season. The first, Strategies Of The Mountain, averaged a decent 1.3/5 in 18-49 and 7.8 million audiences in April 2010. The Jensen Project published a .9 and three.9 million in summer time 2010. Both broadcast on Friday. Area Of Vision (.5/2, 2.7 million) along with a Walk During My Footwear (1.3/4, 4.9 million) broadcast on Saturday earlier this summer time. To help keep airing individuals movies, NBC without doubt is earning money around the time buys (and let’s face the facts, it’s not too NBC has cabinets stacked with originals following a brutal fall full of cancellations). However I’d question the arranging option for Bet On Your Existence, which stretches unnecessarily the hiatus of the newcomer series so early into its run. With Dateline (1./3, 4 million) at 10 PM, NBC finished 4th for that evening in 18-49. CBS’ dramas published wall-to-wall declines airing against Fox’s coverage from the Pac-12 Championship Game. A Gifted Guy (1.2/4, 8 million) was lower a tenth in 18-49, CSI: NY (1.4/4, 9.8 million) was lower 18% to some series low, and Blue Bloods (1.6/5, 11 million) was lower 20%. Within the fast excellent, CBS (1.4/4, 9.six million) is tied for No. 1 around the evening in 18-49 with Fox and Univision, but Fox’s amounts are approximate since the rankings for the overall game aren't time-modified. ABC broadcast Extreme Transformation: Home Edition at 8 PM (1.1/4, flat) and also at 9 PM (1.3/4), lower 13%, and 20/20 (1.3/4) at 10 PM. The CW’s Supernatural (.7/2, 1.9 million) was steady, while Nikita (.5/2, 1.7 million) was lower a tenth within the demo.