Miramax proposes refinancing plan

Miramax features an idea to re-finance its outstanding debt.Company is going to do an resource-backed securitization -- while using the library and receivables to problem notes to traders.With different release, Miramax hopes to seal the sale by fourth quarter of 2011."The Miramax film library securitization is prone to market together with other concerns, so there can be no assurance that it's going to be completed on terms that are acceptable to Miramax or whatsoever," the business mentioned in the statement. Contact Rachel Abrams at Rachel.Abrams@variety.com

Malin Akerman and Tyler Labine on 'Cottage Country,' Killing Family Members and Angry Squirrels

'Bad Teacher' scene-stealer Lucy Punch is shivering in the cold cottage country air as Daniel Petronijevic ('Happy Town') takes aim at her with a bow and arrow. Tyler Labine ('Rise of the Planet of the Apes') jumps in to stop the madness, while Malin Akerman ('Watchmen') takes everything in from a safe distance. The four funny people are filming a scene for 'Cottage Country,' a new dark comedy about an eager-to-please yes-man (Labine) trying to create the perfect getaway for himself and his super-hot girlfriend (Akerman). Much to his chagrin, his incredibly annoying brother (Petronijevic) shows up with his loopy girlfriend (Punch). Determined not to get pushed around anymore, Labine stands up for himself -- and winds up killing his brother! Hilarious antics ensue in this flick, set to hit theaters at some point next year. The movie is set in the summer, but the fall Ontario weather has been far from warm. The chilly climate has been a particular shock for Akerman, who just finished shooting 'Rock of Ages' in balmy Miami alongside Tom Cruise and Paul Giamatti. Moviefone braved the wind, rain and cold for a day earlier this month to chat with Akerman, Labine and Petronijevic about why you won't want to miss this wacky little dark comedy. (Brace yourself for Labine's amazing squirrel impression. It's priceless.) ['Cottage Country' Photo Courtesy of Christos Kalohoridis/Alliance Films] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook RELATED

Melanie Griffith in Predicts Star in Lifetime Pilot, 'American Housewife'

Lifetime is ongoing its push into noisy programming with bold-faced talent.our editor recommends'Puss in Boots' Premiere Red-colored-colored Carpet ArrivalsAntonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith Holding Obama Fundraiser event at Their Property The feminine-skewing cable network has bought an plane pilot for just about any drama tentatively titled American Housewife, of a well-to-do housewife that begins hearing voices. PHOTOS: 'Puss in Boots' Premiere Red-colored-colored Carpet Arrivals The project, that is produced by Fox TV Art galleries, continues to be setup just like a star vehicle for Melanie Griffith, who's in discussions to behave and executive produce. Her actor husband Antonio Banderas is at predicts be the professional producer round the project, they created with fellow Air and pilot scribe Erik Jendresen (Gang of Brothers and sisters). STORY: Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith Holding Obama Fundraiser event at Their Property Ray Ricard may also be in predicts executive produce the project alongside Griffiths, Banderas and Jendresen, with Eclipses' David Slade to direct the pilot. Banderas is repped by CAA Griffiths and Slade are repped by WME. Related Subjects Antonio Banderas Melanie Griffith Lifetime TV Development

Dolby, Barco set ShowEast demo

Dolby and global tech company Barco have planned a demo for ShowEast 2011 designed to show that a single projector can playback at nearly three times the frame rate of traditional movie exhibition rates of 24 frames per second. Barco and Dolby have scheduled demos that will present 2D 2K high frame rate at 48 fps; 2D 4K at 24 fps; and 2K high frame rate at 48 and 60 fps per eye for 3D. All these demos will be done using a single Barco DP2K-20C projector with a prototype 2K/4K Dolby Integrated Media Block (IMB) and Dolby DSS200 cinema server. There has been industry interest in higher frame rates for decades, but only recently -- with the advent of digital cinema technology -- has it even become thinkable at the exhibition level. Prior to that, presenting films at a higher frame rate carried a huge cost barrier to exhibitors. Barco and Dolby aim to show that their ultra-bright DLP projectors and 3D cinema system, respectively, can successfully playback at a high frame rate while still maintaining a high-level experience for the audience. "Dolby's rich heritage in working with content creators and partners like Barco gives us the experience and perspective to anticipate future market needs for the cinema industry," said Ramzi Haidamus, Dolby Laboratories exec VP of sales and marketing. "Dolby and Barco's technical demonstration of high frame rate in different formats reinforces our goal to provide filmmakers a choice that matches their creative vision while delivering audiences the highest-quality presentation possible in emerging digital cinema environments." Barco's "High Frame Rate" presentation will take place today between 8:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. during ShowEast 2011 at the Westin Diplomat Hotel, Miami/Hollywood, Fla. There will be a second presentation at Barco's Belgian Beer Bar on Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Marriott Hollywood Beach Hotel, by invitation only. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

ABC's Once Upon a Time Turns Fairytales Into Reality

Ginnifer Goodwin and Josh Dallas ABC's Once Upon a Time is about to take the fairytale characters out of the world of make believe and bring them into reality. In the series, (premiering Sunday at 8/7c on ABC), the Evil Queen banishes Snow White, Prince Charming and their fairytale kin to the real-world town of Storybrooke, where they lead normal lives, never realizing who they were. It's not until Henry (Jared Gilmore) drags his estranged mom, tough bail bondsman Emma Swan (Jennifer Morrison), into town to help her realize a shocking truth: Fairytales are real, and Emma is the daughter of Snow White. VIDEO: Watch the first 9 minutes of ABC's Once Upon a Time Once Upon a Time will follow Emma as she tries to comprehend this rather surprising turn of events. "She's a rational person," executive producer Steve Pearlman says. "She knows the fairytales aren't real, they can't possibly be true. Yet, things keep happening that suggest that maybe they are true." Though trapped in Storybrooke, traces of the fairytale characters' old lives remain, i.e. school teacher Mary Margaret (Ginnifer Goodwin), formerly Snow White, is still afraid of apples, and Regina (Lana Parrilla), the Mayor of Storybrooke, is just as dastardly as the Evil Queen. (As for why she has joined her fairytale enemies in the real world? Stay tuned.) "Mary Margaret knows she's having these urges to, for instance, stand up to Regina and she's not able to quite follow through," Goodwin says. "Something is being kindled in her and she assumes that it's the influence of Emma. She doesn't realize it might be a magical influence of Emma's." Mary Margaret herself is hard-pressed to believe she's part of a fairytale. "It would be ridiculous," Goodwin says. Exclusive First Look: Dive into the magical world of Once Upon a Time One of the effects of the Evil Queen's curse is keeping Snow White and Prince Charming apart. So even while Mary Margaret finds herself drawn to a hospital patient known as John Doe (Josh Dallas), aka Prince Charming, it'll take more to bring them together. "That's what the curse is trying to do," Dallas says. "It is keeping us as far apart as possible because true love is a very powerful thing.It can destroy worlds, it's so powerful." Other famed characters will also come into play, including Cinderella (Jessy Schram), a friend of Snow White, Maleficent (Kristin Bauer), a frenemy of the Queen's, as well as Hansel and Gretel and the Blind Witch. "We very much want to be able to broaden the world of the show to bring in other fairytale elements," Pearlman says. "In some cases, we're trying to introduce a character in an episode who you might not even know who they are or what significance they have until a couple episodes later." Once Upon a Time Scoop: A Deadwood alum is coming to town Even that infamous red apple will come into play. "In an episode a little bit later, we tell the story of how the Queen came to get the red apple that she is going to kill Snow White with," Pearlman says. "It's totally fabricated by the writers on this show. It has nothing to do with the mythology of the original fairytales." Once Upon a Time premieres Sunday at 8/7c on ABC.

'Puss in Boots 3D' Going Out on 268 Imax Screens

TORONTO -- Giant screen exhibitor Imax Corp. will roll out DreamWorks Animation's Puss in Boots in 3D from Octo. 28, simultaneous with its North American wide release.our editor recommends'Puss in Boots' Opening a Week Earlier on Oct. 28Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek Bring 'Puss in Boots' to France (Cannes) Imax plans 268 domestic playdates for the animated pic, and another 47 screens internationally, with 24 theaters releasing day-and-date. Directed by Chris Miller, Puss in Boots 3D is voiced by Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Zach Galifianakis, Billy Bob Thorton and Amy Sedaris. Related Topics International DreamWorks SKG Puss in Boots

Glam Slam: Fall Trends For Mommies-To-Be

First Published: October 20, 2011 1:10 PM EDT Credit: WireImage LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Caption Beyonce performs at the 2011 MTV VMAsBeyonce, Hilary Duff, Jennifer Garner, Bryce Dallas Howard and Rebecca Gayheart are all expecting little ones! Congrats ladies! They are looking so stylish during their pregnancies and you can too, thanks to these fall trend dos and donts from Elise Rosemarin, maternity style expert and co-founder of Moody Mamas Inc. maternity fashion brand. TRY A TUX Remember how foxy pregnant Beyonce looked in her chic tuxedo outfit at the VMAs? You too can pull off mens styled tailoring if you are feeling bold and ready for hint of 1970s glamour. DO: Chose a jacket that allows for breathing room. If you are further into your pregnancy, treat the tux as an accessory; keep the buttons open for comfort and choose styles that are not too tight around your arms or belly. Opt for fun colors and textures such as velvet, satin or tweed for a modern twist. DONT: Even though Beyonce paired her jacket with high waisted shorts, this look is not recommended for most pregnant women; after all, she is Beyonce. If you are early enough in your pregnancy and want to go high waisted, make the attempts and try. However, if you are looking for a safe bet, think skinny pants or leggings for your bottoms. Finish off the look with a classic tee or a bow blouse, minimal jewelry, ballerina flats and leave the top hat at home. SWINGING 60S Though the boho chic look of the 70s is still on trend, there is a new retro decade that is taking over this season and has garnered fans such as Adele and Anne Hathaway. Dictated by beehives, bold makeup and color-block prints, the mod squad of the 60s is giving millennial fashionistas a chance to look groovy. DO: From A-line cut dresses, dainty rounded Peter Pan collars to geometric shapes and jeweled necklines, there are lots of ways pregnant ladies can channel a distinctive 60s vibe. Embrace houndstooth check prints, pops of color, and a sexy cat-eye to make your 60s look sizzle. DONT: Stay far, far away from the 60s styled muumuu. Boxy shapes, body skimming silhouettes, and overly large, loose fitting dresses are a big no-no for pregnant ladiesyou will end up looking like Frumpty Dumpty rather than a modern day Audrey Hepburn. SPOT ON! Playful, feminine and sophisticated, polka dots are popping up all over and we have pop princess Katy Perry to thank! From freckled bags to spotted shoes, this classic print is a wearable trend that adds an element of fun to any outfit. DO: Choose dots that are size appropriate. Teeny polka dots are best for petite ladies, while more dramatic prints are better for larger women. DONT: Go dotty and wear a variety of dots from head to toe. Keep the look stylish by allowing one piece to make the statement and allow the rest of your outfit to remain neutral. UNLEASH YOUR INNER ANIMAL! Its a jungle out there, so better equip yourself with some animal print frocks if you want to embrace this trend like Jessica Alba did when she was pregnant with baby number two! From hats and scarves to printed clothing, adding an animal printed piece can take a dull outfit and make it sexy and fabulous. DO: Go bold and look for abstract graphic prints such as giraffe or a horse if you are looking to be playful, or stick with timeless prints such as leopard or cheetah if you want to play it safe. While largely thought of as a vixen look, animal prints can be worn in a sophisticated manner that will make a strong fashion statement. Opt for just one piece such as a sleek clutch or a chic wrap dress to create a sleek effect. DONT: While clashing prints are actually on trend this season, avoid mixing your animal prints. When wearing an animal print, look for colors that are part of the print to enhance the outfit or choose neutrals such as black or brown for a polished palette. For stylish and affordable maternity options, check out Moody Mamas capsule collection at Walmart.com. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Steve Jobs' Apple Memorial Page Already Is Wearing The Million Tributes

It increased being worldwide news when Apple co-founder Jobs died March. 5 from breathing arrest after fighting Pancreatic cancer for any very long time.our editor recommendsA Studio Chief Pens Revealing First-Person Jobs Remembrance'iGenius: How Jobs Changed the World' Airs Sunday on Discovery10 Stylish-Hop Tunes Referencing Jobs (Video) PHOTOS: Jobs' Dying: How a Magazines Covered Right after his dying, the business created their email for people to deliver inside their ideas. Apple has since complied the messages, which it is said they've received around the million, which is showing them around the tribute page around the organization's website. PHOTOS: Jobs' 10 Memorable Key occasions The stark page, that's in line with Apple's minimalist style, is simply titled "Remembering Steve." and reads: "Around the million people from around the world have shared their recollections, ideas, and feelings about Steve. One factor everybody has to keep - from personal pals to co-employees to entrepreneurs of Apple products - is whether they have been touched through the love and creativity. You will notice a couple of of those messages below.And share your individual atrememberingsteve@apple.com". PHOTOS: Apple Products in TV and flicks A lot of the messages are the type of thanks. "It absolutely was the Apple IIe that got me started in programming once i was 12 (EARLY 80's). Thanks and goodbye, Steve." written Andrew. STORY: Jobs Appreciated at Memorial Service for Apple Employees While Valentin mentioned, "Steve changed the means by which we use machines. I am grateful for his vision around the globe once referred to as sci-fi. It's real now. He's gone. Thanks!Inch Apple remains spearheading memorial efforts due to its former leader since his dying. Wednesday, the business situated a memorial service at its Cupertino, Calif. headquarters March. 19, that 100s of thousands of Apple employees attended. Norah Manley and Coldplay were open to provide performances. A reverse phone lookup came just days carrying out a private memorial happened on Stanford College's campus. Related Subjects Jobs Apple

Nossa takes '11-11-11,' 'Papam,' 'Artigas'

RIO DE JANEIRO -- "11-11-11," "Habemus Papam" and "Artigas" feature on the first distribution slate of Nossa Distribuidora, Brazil's groundbreaking new distribution service unveiled last Tuesday at the Rio Film Festival. The company will release about 50 films over late 2011, 2012 and first quarter 2013, CEO Marco Aurelio Marcondes told Variety, which underscores the leverage Nossa seeks to exercise with exhibitors in Brazil. One of Nossa's first releases will be supernatural chiller "11-11-11" from Darren Lynn Bousman ("Saw II," "Saw III" and "Saw IV"). Produced by Epic Pictures Group and Spain's Canonigo Films, it will bow in Brazil on Nov. 11, day-and-date with the U.S. Nanni Moretti's "Papam" is a comic drama about a reluctant new pontiff. "Artigas," helmed by cinematographer-turned-helmer Cesar Charlone ("The Pope's Toilet"), turns on Jose Gervasio Artigas, who struggled from 1806 to 1820 to wrestle independence for Uruguay. This diversity will typify Nossa's pick-ups, from home and abroad, said Marcondes. Nossa will also support new filmmakers. One Nossa title, as already announced, is "Artificial Paradises," about Brazil's rave scene. "Paradises" marks the fiction feature directorial debut of Marcos Prado, producer of "Elite Squad" and "Elite Squad 2." Another Nossa title, Brazilian Western "Matraga -- the Hour and Turn," is a further debut, this time from Vinicius Coimbra, an assistant director on Walter Salles' "Central Station." "Matraga" world premiered last week at the Rio Festival in its Premiere Brasil section. Nossa's first slate will be unveiled in full at the Show Buzios industry convention on Nov. 24-25, Marcondes said. About 30 of Nossa's 50 will be international titles, he added. Nossa's founding partners are largely top-level Brazilian producers -- Jose Padilha and Marcos Prado's Zazen, Fernando Meirelles' o2 Filmes, Daniel Filho's Lereby, Conspiracao Films and Morena Films -- plus Fabio Lima and Marcondes' investment company, FL & MAM Participacoes. But Nossa will be able to access international titles from one partner, indie distrib Vinny Films, run by former Europa Filmes owner Wilson Feitosa. Under Nossa's collections arrangement, box office revenues are paid into a joint account handled by a film's producer and Nossa. "Some of our aims are transparency, being a showcase for talent and having a sensitivity for consumer taste," Marcondes said. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

Tone Loc Collapses Onstage in Atlanta

Rapper Tone Loc flattened onstage in an Atlanta concert on Saturday. Based on reviews, the 45-year-old MC, most widely known for megahits "Wild Factor" and "Funky Cold Medina," has past seizures. Last Year, he'd an identical incident in an outside performance in Pensacola Beach, Fla. The reason was stated to become getting too hot.our editor recommendsRapper Ron Ross Suffers Seizure, Forces Emergency Plane LandingRick Ross Seizure: Exactly what the Music Business is SayingRick Ross Recuperating Tweets Video From Plane Based on TMZ, Loc (real title: Anthony Terrell Cruz), was moved to some nearby hospital and launched. Following reviews of the seizure, his manager told the web site Loc was doing fine and was struggling with exhaustion. STORY:Ron Ross Recuperating Tweets Video From Plane On March. 14, rapper Ron Ross were built with a seizure during a flight ticket bound for Memphis, Tenn., where he was because of perform on Friday evening, forcing an urgent situation landing. Late this past year, Tone Loc was stopped in L.A. on suspicion of Drunk driving, which police later came to the conclusion would be a seizure driving. The most recent collapse comes 11 days after Loc pleaded no contest to weapons and domestic violence charges, stemming from an arrest in La on June 18 following an alleged physical altercation using the mother of 1 of his children. Loc was discovered owning an non listed assault weapon (a Colt AR-15 Sporter), although a release in the La County da's office specified that it hadn't been utilized in the assault. He was sentenced to 1 day in city jail, 3 years of formal probation, thirty days of community service and 52 days of anger-management counseling by Burbank Superior Court Judge Patrick Hegarty. Related Subjects Ron Ross Tone Loc

'The Avengers' Trailer Downloaded Greater Than ten million Occasions in 24 Several hours

Marvel The Avengers trailer first demonstrated on October 11, departing high-pitched screams of enjoyment from the majority of the fans in the approaching superhero epic.our editor recommends'Avengers' Robert Downey Junior. and Chris Hemsworth On Hypothetical Fight Between Thor and Iron Guy (Video)'The Avengers': New Images Hit the internet (Photos)'The Avengers' Trailer Hits the internet (Video) It absolutely was so loved, really, it had been downloaded greater than ten million occasions inside the first 24 several hours it had been on iTunes, Marvel Art galleries introduced. This shattered the iTunes site's previous record for a lot of seen trailer inside the site's history. PHOTOS: 'The Avengers': New Photos From Marvel's Superhero Film The superhero ensemble film, which opens in theaters on May 4, 2012, features a thrilling-star superhero cast, including Iron Guy (Robert Downey, Junior.), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), Captain America (Chris Evans), The Incredible Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner) and Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson). Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) returns since the S.H.I.E.L.D. leader who'll move the world-savers in the combat Loki (Tom Hiddleston). VIDEOS: Disney's D23 Expo 2011 A clip gave fans the initial longer-than-a-blink think about the weaponry and suits in the superhero pack, plus a look into the interactions involving the figures. Hint: Tony Stark remains a smart ass. VIDEO: 'Avengers' Tom Hiddleston Talks the Return of Loki Iron Guy actor Downey and Thor actor Hemsworth spoke to THR in regards to the ensemble picture at Disney's D23 conference inside the summer season about concentrating on the Joss Whedon-helmed project. "Workload might be a better as it is spread within the team instead of you holding everything,Inch mentioned Hemsworth. "It absolutely was really a significant tough shoot. It absolutely was a very ambitious story, together with a extended schedule, but nobody required to work too much,In . mentioned Downey. Watch a clip for your Avengers here.

Willem Dafoe Talks Fireflies in the Garden and Platoon at 25

“Usually when I hear the words ‘family drama,’ I run,” said Willem Dafoe, who nevertheless found something to savor in writer-director Dennis Lee’s Fireflies in the Garden. Little did Dafoe or his castmates Julia Roberts, Ryan Reynolds, Emily Watson, Hayden Panettiere and least of all Lee himself know that their particular family drama wouldn’t make it to American theaters only today — nearly four years after its Berlin Film Festival premiere in 2008. Fireflies features Dafoe as Charles, a domineering father facing reconciliation with his estranged son (Reynolds) after a sudden tragedy claims the life of his very, very patient and sensitive wife (Roberts). It’s not a villain role per se, but the tests through which Charles puts his family — and the long-term consequences — make an interesting addition to Dafoe’s history of complex antagonists. He recently spoke to Movieline about the role, as well as about another, more beneficent character he made famous a quarter-century ago in Oliver Stone’s milestone Vietnam War film Platoon. Congratulations on this one finally making it to screens. It’s been a… while. Yeah. Have you seen the latest cut? I haven’t. I don’t know what the cut is, actually. What’s your recollection of it from when you did see it — and I guess what’s happened since? I saw it in Berlin, and I… I don’t remember too much. [Laughs] Because, you see, I can direct myself more to the filming than I can to watching the movie. Has this happened to you before, where you’ve had a film held up this long between completion and making it to theaters? Probably not. Maybe the very first film I did, which was Kathryn Bigelow’s first film [The Loveless]. I think we shot that in maybe ‘80, and it didn’t come out until maybe like ‘82 or ‘83. You’re a veteran, though — you’ve seen a lot, and you’ve rolled with a lot of punches. Is it frustrating at this stage to know that you have work out there that nobody could see? Yes, but I knew this would eventually find its way. I can think of one film in particular that’s been held up, and that’s really unfortunate, because it’s a film I like. Which one? Go Go Tales. Oh, of course. Abel Ferrara. I remember seeing that at the NY Film Festival like four years ago. I thought that got like a week-long NY run at Anthology not long ago. No, it didn’t get released. They maybe did a special screening, but that wasn’t a release. I want to ask you about Abel’s new one in a bit, but going back: What do you remember from shooting Fireflies in the Garden? When I read the script, I thought, “Wow, nobody makes movies like this anymore.” It seems like a weird throwback. But I don’t mean that in a negative way; I was interested in the value of what that kind of story is now, and the fact that there was a contemporary story, and the themes were quite familiar, but it also had this nostalgic, in-the-past vibe to it. Plus the house that we shot it in was in this town — Bastrop, Texas — that really defies… You can’t place it. And also, I remember Julia Roberts was involved, and she was attracting a really good cast. I hadn’t played a character like this before, and usually when I hear the words “family drama,” I run. But this seemed like a good exception. You’ve played some pretty bad guys over the course of your career. Charlie isn’t necessarily a “villain,” but he does some truly awful things. Oh, sure. Where would he rank on that spectrum of bastards? Well, I’m going to tell you a kind of company line: I don’t judge these characters. I’m always surprised when people think they’re horrible. Bobby Peru [from Wild at Heart] isn’t a bad guy? Well, Charles is a tragic character, and he does get his comeuppance. Of course he’s very tough, and he does some seemingly very sadistic things. But it’s clear that he comes from a culture of tough love and a “This is gonna hurt me more than it’s gonna hurt you” kind of parenting. And also, while he himself is pretty damaged, I think the story is very much about the sins of the father, you know? And they get passed on to the son, and they just have a different manifestation. But then later, clearly they have a chance to correct these things. I mean, how many people do you know who are damaged by their parents? A couple! Changing gears, though, this fall marks the 25th anniversary of Platoon… Yep. Which was a pretty major milestone for you… Yep. What’s your relationship with that film 25 years later? It was very important for me. Not only was it the first time I was nominated for an Academy Award, it was a film that was a small film that found popular and critical [acclaim]. It was received very positively. And there was the fact that it almost crossed over into hard news in the respect that, while publicizing it, we dealt with a lot of veterans groups, and it really had a big effect in how they were dealing with their communities and just being a veteran. So it really changed how people looked at things — it helped people re-see the Vietnam War. Your character’s death scene is an iconic shot of contemporary cinema, coming up in a lot of clip packages we see of war films, Vietnam films, films from the ’80s, Oliver Stone’s career, your career… What do you think of that shot whenever it comes up? [Pauses] It’s me, but it’s not me. Usually when I see a film or I see a still or something, I have a very strong association to the making of the film, and I do remember the making of that shot. It was something that was very pure in the respect that it was performing at the most elemental. It was just a very clear action played the proper way. The right physical language was found. The right music was found. All this stuff came together to make this thing that I was a part of but also became something way beyond me. [Pause] And that’s what you like to have happen. [Laughs] I think we’d all agree it succeeded. Back to Abel, and also speaking of things that are beyond us, he told a story at the premiere of his new film [4:44 Last Day on Earth] — which features footage of the famous Ice Bowl between the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys — that you were at that game. Is that true? Yes. That’s amazing. I hear he might lose the footage because of licensing issues, but how did that ever come about for the movie? We were working mostly from a scenario, and we would usually make these themes — invent the themes. We knew these place we had to go, but they were roughed out. And occasionally we would invent a scene that wasn’t even in the scenario. And we would talk about the things we would do given that it’s their last day. And I don’t know how it came up — I really don’t recall — but I offered up that information, and… Yeah. You know, I don’t have a good story for you. When you work well when you’re collaborating, you forget who brings what to the table when. You’re just kind of problem-solving and making things. Let’s put it this way: Like a lot of stuff in Abel’s films, it’s not scripted in a conventional way. And obviously that was something I brought to him — that basic story — and we found an action for it, and it was useful, probably to accomplish a tone more than anything else in one part of the story where we thought we needed it. Did you realize when you were attending that game the history you were witnessing? What do you realize when you’re 11 years old as far as history? Nothing! [Laughs] Especially at 20 below zero, or whatever the hell it was out there. Yeah! No, it felt pretty historic, but I was so overwhelmed just by being there that you’re thinking just about tomorrow morning. You have no perspective because you haven’t lived long enough, I suppose. [Top photo: Getty Images]

Go Into The Cut 'Footloose' Contest

FROM HOLLYWOOD CRUSH: Kenny Wormald and Julianne Hough aren't the only real ones cutting loose for that remake from the classic 1980s dance flick "Footloose." Country star Blake Shelton will even start his Sunday footwear around the soundtrack having a remake from the foot-tapping "Footloose" theme song (initially sang by Kenny Loggins). And you will participate in the enjoyment! In celebration from the flick's release this Friday, we are offering one skinned guitar signed by Mr. Shelton themself! And entering for an opportunity to win could not be simpler. All you want do is answer a couple of a quick question (which you'll want to find following the jump) by October 18, and you will be joined for an opportunity to win! Obtain the full particulars at Hollywood Crush!

I have not Been So Happy

A Center Theater Group presentation from the musical by 50 percent functions with book and lyrics by Kirk Lynn, music and lyrics by Peter Stopschinski and created by Rude Mechs. Directed by Thomas Graves and Lana Lesley. Choreography, Dayna Hanson. Sets, Leilah Stewart costumes, Laura Cannon lighting, John H. Scott animation, Miwa Matreyek music direction and appear, Stopschinski. Opened up up, examined March. 8, 2011. Runs through March. 23. Running time: 2 Several hours, 10 MIN. Musical Amounts: "Annabellee's Dream," "Prelude," "A Dog's Existence," "Magical Knot," "Everything's Tied," "Ropebreak Ballet," "Electric Signals," "Oh Shit," "Opera & Crying," "I have not Been So Happy," "She Likes Fur," "Hoo Doo," "Prelude to behave II," "Electric Signals Redux," "We Search the Lion," "Western Approach to Livin'," "Have No Clue Sing," "Western Way Redux," "A Couple of A Few Things I Loved Relating To This Dog," "I have not Been So Happy."Annabellee - Meg Sullivan Jeremy - E. Jason Liebrecht Brutus - Lowell Bartholomee Julie - Cami Alys Sigfried - Paul Soileau Sigmunda - Jenny Larson Sheriff - Kerri Atwood With: Liz Cass, Noel Gaulin, Thomas Graves, Hannah Kenah, Lana Lesley, Michael Mergen, Erin Meyer, Eric Roach, Peter Stopschinski.Rude Mechs executes a postmodern deconstruction round the tuner form in "I have not Been So Happy," a sentiment unlikely being shared by many people people patrons departing the Kirk Douglas Theater. The Mechs are shooting for just about any Fringe Festish/"Urinetown" undertake the West's true character, but instead than specific witty satire they offer a titanically irrelevant story, stale Brechtian signs and meandering tunes. Librettist Kirk Lynn cannot be bothered to create why the thuggish Brutus (Lowell Bartholomee), improbable host of some type of Nashville-style TV variety series, won't let daughter Annabellee (Meg Sullivan) abroad, nor why the C&W diva doesn't just bolt if, as she sings, she's so restless. (She's a lot more pitchy than she's restless.) Prime stage time is devoted to some dachshund desert race - yup, you heerd right, podner - before we switch to some "wymyn's commune" that Julie (Cami Alys) must exile boy Jeremy (E. Jason Liebrecht) your entire day he becomes a man. She accomplishes this by tying him by rope to Texas' last mountain lion, delivering fella and feline around the journey to enlightenment. Julie wails "essentially were a completeInch she'd have Jeremy remain along with her forever, prior to the song's over she's boasting she socialized for his or her own good. She keeps explaining her decision in speech and song, through the fifth attempt you may wish you'd introduced along some measures of rope of the to wipe some smirks in the come up with faces. Eventually the theme is entered block letters: Free Air travel must attempt to accommodate designers in the land along with the spirit humans and monsters tradition and progress males and wymyn alike. It's a QED notion hardly any triggered inside the DOA narrative, through which little is ever at risk. The buttonless amounts stimulate anything western in comparison to emo ballads an Austin cafe might commission on Open Mike Evening. Composer Peter Stopschinski summons up a distinctive act two instrumental prelude, together with a stirring drum break completed with the communards (if Darth Vader's Dying Star situated a lesbian collective, this is just what they'd appear like). The lion can get a fascinating "I am In A Position To Has Cheezburger"-style ditty, and dachshunds Jenny Larson and Paul Soileau turn on some chuckles, though their switch to German accents for just about any joke-telling session obliterates the humor. However, entertainment-dampening might be the Mechs' clearly-intended strategy throughout. You're feeling it could in some manner be beneath those to indulge an audience with enjoyable tunes, truly felt feelings and figures aside from crude stereotypes (Bartholomee's dull heavy Kerri Atwood's butchily obnoxious sheriff). Dayna Hanson's choreography includes line dancing moves coupled with deliberate arm gestures in the Macarena. For preshow as well as the half-hour "shindig" intermission, the Douglas lobby remains decorated when it comes to your budget-challenged high school's junior promenade getting a "Dying Valley Days" theme. Within the Drink & Stink Saloon the chicken chili is extremely tasty, better put inside the cornbread in comparison to Fritos. Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com

The Actor-kaira Pitt Apologizes For Vanity Fair Rape Comment

First Launched: October 5, 2011 5:18 PM EDT Credit: FilmMagic La, Calif. -- Caption The Actor-kaira Pitt leaves the Pirates in the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides premiere through the 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 14, 2011 in Cannes, FranceJohnny Depp has apologized for evaluating getting his photograph arrived at a sexual assault. The actor made mind lines on Tuesday for comments he gained inside the November problem of Vanity Fair. You just appear like youre being raped in some manner. Raped. The whole factor, he told the mag. It feels as if a kind of strange just strange, guy Whenever there is a photo shoot or something like that like this such as this, its like you just feel dumb. Its so stupid. The 48-year-old actor has since apologized for his choice of words. I am truly sorry for problem anybody at all. I never made to. It absolutely was an unhealthy choice of words in my part to be able to explain a feeling, Depp mentioned, via Reuters. I recognize there is no comparison and i am very regretful. To be able to correct my inadequate judgment, please accept my sincere apology. The heavens comments elevated eye eyebrows on Tuesday with RAINN, the Rape Abuse And Incest National Network. While photos can experience sometimes intrusive, being taken photos of in no way comes even close to rape a violent crime which affects another American every two minutes. RAINN welcomes the opportunity to talk to Mr. Depp and educate him in regards to the real existence encounters faced by children each day, and techniques they can use RAINN to help, Katherine Spend, the representative for your organization, told Radar Online. Johnny will next be seen round the silver screen inside the Rum Diary on October 28. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All rights reserved. These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Denzel Washington's 'Flight' Is 12 Years Within The Making

Although we are just engaging in talks and tests with this year's Oscar bait movies, it's rarely too soon to begin speaking about next year's likely challengers, could it be? Because Robert Zemeckis and Denzel Washington's "Flight" is sounding many a lot more like it will likely be someone to be careful for the coming year. When MTV News swept up with film writer John Gatins lately, he says production starts in a few days which it's taken him greater than a decade to find the project off the floor. "Oh guy, we start filming in a few days. This movie for me personally continues to be 12 years dealing with the screen. It required me forever also it really required Robert Zemeckis developing, getting Denzel to complete the film, its just like a fever dream for me personally because Ive anxiously waited such a long time," he told us in the premiere of his latest movie, "Real Steel." So what is the story about? "Its a film a good alcoholic commercial air travel pilot," he stated, adding the tone is adult and a little old-fashioned. "Its an R-ranked drama, its just like a movie in the '70s the galleries dont really make any longer, so its an incredible election of confidence on Paramounts part to create the film.Inch So for individuals thinking this is a Hollywood version of hero pilot Sully Sullenberger's story, reconsider. Other sights are the truth that the film marks Zemeckis' go back to live action, and has a cast of other A-listers additionally to Washington: John Goodman, Don Cheadle and Melissa Leo. Are you searching for "Flight"? Inform us within the comments or on Twitter!

Chevrolet Volt Sales Seen as Electric Vehicle Disappointment

The Chevrolet Volt may well be a flop, no less than in line with the auto site Jalopnik, which reported new sales figures released by Vehicle on Monday.our editor recommendsHow Hollywood Sells the electrical CarReview: The Completely New Planet The Volt, the American-made plug-in hybrid that Vehicle had high wants beginning 2011 has offered only 3,895 models through the finish of lately. Inside the month of September alone, the business offered just 723 Volts. In contrast, 5,246 Chevrolet Suburbans and two,171 Chevrolet Colorado Pick-ups were offered inside the same period of time. These sales figures fall far missing GM's planned sales target of 10,000 models for 2011. The efforts to produce planet, like the Volt, to promote are chronicled extensitvely in director Chris Paine's new documentary Revenge in the Electric Vehicle. The movies opens in La and NY on March. 21. In August, THR reported the quarter of Volts offered will be in La. STORY: How Hollywood Sells the electrical Vehicle The Volt's primary competition, the all-electric Nissan Leaf is presently selling two occasions too, with 6,187 Leafs offered within the united states . States from December for the finish of August. Still, GM doesn't appear freely worried, with representative Make the most of Billings telling the Chicago Tribune, "I don't go to whichever challenge with reaching our goal." According to him that GM's Volt production has only been ramping up which period legitimate sales begins now. The automobile remains accessible in seven test areas, including NY, California and Michigan. However the organization is becoming shipping Volts to 2,600 retailers in many 50 states. THR's summary of the Volt referred to as it "not cute." But ongoing to convey, "It provides a effective, authoritative feel, which apparently can be a hit: ninety percent of the sales are actually to 'conquests,' GM's term for defectors off their brands." REVIEW: The Completely New Planet Volts may even begin to take purchase in Asia and europe. The business claims the recession is sales pertains to the business's need to gear-up due to its global push. They're so confident, they've modified their 2011 sales figures to have an expected 16,000 Volts worldwide (which includes a Europe-only model referred to as Opel Ampera.) Wants the Volt's sales were high after both Rose rose bush and Obama Administrations used billions in federal dollars to help bailout and restructure the ailing vehicle maker. The development of the Volt throughout that time was seen as commitment of the items the business could achieve given another chance. In April of 2010, Obama declared the GM bailout effective. Auto industry analyst Phil Gott notifies the Tribune the Volt's slow sales is not any suggestion that curiosity about the automobile is low. But more youthful crowd states the world curiosity about the automobile might possibly not have been exceptional to begin with. "What's the eye inside a $35,000 compact vehicle getting a Chevrolet badge about it?In . according to him. "It's its not all exceptional.Inch Related Subjects