Tuesday, August 30, 2011

IMDb - Valahol Európában

A band of runaways and orphans of the war scour the countryside in search of food and shelter. They invade and then taken in by a musician and former concert pianist who's hiding out in a ruined castle. After the initial altercation between them the gang accepts his guidance and he wins their respect by protecting them from the elements. However, disgruntled townsfolk want to chase away the gang who has been - in their search for survival - laying waste to their crops. A battle ensues ending in the death of a little boy - and resolution.

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Monday, August 29, 2011

Tony Todd feeling 'Catalytic'

ToddHorror star Tony Todd is preparing to step behind the camera for a change, as the "Final Destination" thesp will write and direct genre pic "Catalytic" for newly formed production company Assembly Line ("Sushi Girl").Assembly Line partners Destin Pfaff ("Millionaire Matchmaker"), Neal Fischer, Kern Saxton and Suren M. Seron will produce the indie film, which follows a magician as he embarks on a road trip during an impending supernatural apocalypse."Catalytic," which is currently casting, will be the first Assembly Line picture to be written by someone outside of its managing members.The quartet of producers formed Assembly Line last year and the company's first feature, "Sushi Girl," was heavily hyped at last month's San Diego Comic-Con. Saxton directed from a script he co-wrote with Pfaff, and the pic stars Noah Hathaway and Andy Mackenzie and such genre stalwarts such as Mark Hamill, Michael Biehn, Sonny Chiba, Danny Trejo, Jeff Fahey, James Duval and Todd, who also exec produced.Todd will make his directorial debut with "Catalytic." He joins Saxton, Pfaff and Fischer among the helming ranks of Assembly Line's upcoming slate.Todd, who appeared in Oliver Stone's "Platoon" early in his career, has become a genre fan favorite thanks to roles in the "Candyman" series, "The Crow," the "Hatchet" pics and four of the five films in the "Final Destination" franchise. He's repped by Greater Vision Artists Talent Agency and Jeff Goldberg Management, while Gersh reps Pfaff. Contact Jeff Sneider at jeff.sneider@variety.com

Saturday, August 20, 2011

Captain America and Thor Throw Down on 'The Avengers' Set (VIDEO)

With all the recent updates on Batman in Philadelphia and Superman down in Texas, we almost forgot that 'The Avengers' is filming in Cleveland, OH right now. Most of the unofficial pictures we've seen so far have come from Medical Mutual of Ohio's Facebook page, but thanks to the coverage over at Cleveland.com, we now have some actual footage to geek out on. It's not the most convincing fight scene out there, but click through to check out a behind-the-scenes rumble with Cap (Chris Evans) and Thor (Chris Hemsworth) facing off against some baddies. Still a long way away from that May 4, 2012 release date, but the more we see from 'The Avengers,' the more awesome it keeps getting. So what do you think of 'The Avengers' so far? Photo courtesy of Cleveland.com

Disneys D23 Expo Brings Youthful Stars in the spotlight

Disney Funnel The heavens are shining vibrant at Disney. A weekend expo will let fans satisfy the youthful stars from the Disney Funnel, as well as obtain a sneak look of a few of the studios' greatest approaching features. This weekend's D23 Expo in Anaheim, CA, will have a wide range of sections, sneak peeks and exhibits for that Disney fans and media. One of the leading occasions on Saturday will have a panel, located by Wally Disney Galleries chairman Wealthy Ross, leader of production Sean Bailey and CCO of Wally Disney and Pixar Animation Galleries John Lasseter. The presentation will feature sneak peeks at approaching projects including Disney's The Muppets, John Carter, Disney-Pixar's Brave, Tim Burton's Frankenweenie and much more. PHOTOS: Disney Generation's New Rising Stars The very first time, Marvel will attend the expo, and also the approaching film The Avengers can also get an exhibition at Saturday's panel. The expo, happening August. 19-21, also gives Disney fans an opportunity to be aware of new generation of Disney stars. With Miley Cyrus and Demi Lovato moving forward in the mouse house, other stars take over. The weekend expo will even include presentations in the Disney Channel's new popular shows including Best Of Luck Charlie, Shake up along with a.D.Capital t. Farm. Find out more concerning the new stars of Disney in THR's photo gallery here. The Wally Disney Company Disney Funnel

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Tuesday at Tesco's

An Set up manufacture of a play in a single act by Emmanuel Darley, converted by Sarah Vermande and Mathew Hurt. Directed by Simon Stokes.Pauline - Simon CallowPianist - Conor MitchellShe makes its way into inside a red-colored blouse, knee-length beige skirt and heels. You will find turquoise ear-rings peeping from beneath her lank blonde hair and, on her behalf bare arm, a bracelet to complement. She also offers a macho jut to her jaw as well as an unflattering paunch. When she talks, it's using the actorly baritone of Simon Callow. "Everyone stares at me on Tuesdays," states the "Four Wedding ceremonies along with a Funeral" actor within this tender one-guy portrait of the transsexual lady trying in vain to earn her father's acceptance. It's an authoritative, humane and brave performance that silently challenges the awareness of the mainstream aud. The British-language preem is converted by Sarah Vermande and Mathew Hurt from "Le Mardi a Monoprix," popular in France for scribe Emmanuel Darley. Tesco, the UK's most effective supermarket, is how Pauline takes her father to complete his weekly shopping. It's a routine as regular and unexceptional as anyone's: stocking on fundamentals, obtaining a goody in the "finest" section, determining which is the quickest line-up, smiling in the cashier and packing the groceries. Yet for Pauline, formerly Paul, each mundane task appears just like a threat, another chance for somebody to provide her a sneering glance or create a chilled remark. She may go through much more comfortable within this female skin than she did as her former male self, but her understanding of being different, of not gelling, of transgressing, is continual -- a lot to ensure that a non-committal greeting from among the staff strikes her being an open-armed gesture of acceptance. The feeling of alienation is amplified by her aging father, indicated by Callow like a gruff, taciturn and uncomprehending old guy who's reluctant or not capable of accepting her sex change, despite her slavish devotion to his care. It's a portrait of the relationship that lots of will recognize: Here you will find special conditions, however the gulf of misunderstanding between your decades and also the duo's lack of ability to retie the bonds of parent-child love have universal resonance. The poignancy of Darley's script lies just as much within this because it does in the liberal plea for tolerating people as they like be. Helmer Simon Stokes gives Callow the area to experience the rhythmic repetitions from the text in ways that underscores the futility from the situation. The greater he reminds us this really is simply a Tuesday-morning shopping, the greater deep-sitting the feeling of persecution becomes. Simultaneously, this isn't an indulgent performance. Despite his costume, Callow doesn't camping up. He's an understanding for that play's black comedy and, between moments, likes brief lighthearted moments of missing and dancing to suggest the existence refused to Pauline. Showing up on the simple but effective diagonal ring of the set by Robin Don and supported by Conor Mitchell's live, fragmented piano score, just like a composition within the making, Callow provides a wistful, meditative and intelligent performance that will not play towards the gallery.Set and costumes, Robin Don lighting, Chaine Yavroyan composer, Conor Mitchell. Opened up August. 4, 2011. Examined August. 14, 2011. Running time: one hour, 10 MIN. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Watch Taylor Lautner in the Second Abduction Trailer: An American Werewolf in Trouble!

Oh, no; Taylor Lautner’s life is a lie! In the new trailer for Abduction, Twilight’s crybaby sex wolf enters a world of intrigue and fear — and I do mean the fearful stare of Sigourney Weaver, who suddenly resembles Christopher Walken when acting terrified. Will Taylor Lautner be smooth enough to survive when he’s stripped of his identity instead of his clothes? Did I see a second or two of a wrestling match at the beginning there? Might this be the Vision Quest remake that only I requested? Hmm? So, what was your favorite moment of hilarity in this trailer? Taylor’s “fear” look? Alfred Molina’s grumbled, “They weren’t your real parents”? Sigourney running around with balloons? They’re all winners. For all of his likable oiliness in Twilight, Taylor Lautner is sort of an under-fascinating marquee star. This may awake some anger in you, but the fact is, he’s no Shia LaBeouf. He doesn’t do urgency or protagonism well, unlike our Disturbia voyeur. He drags his esteemed company down with him, too — now Sigourney will never pick up that Oscar that she deserved for Working Girl. VERDICT: The Bored Identity. Watch in HD over at Apple. [via Coming Soon]

Jane Kaczmarek Joins New NBC Comedy Series 'Whitney'

EXCLUSIVE: Former Malcolm In the Middle star Jane Kaczmarek has joined the cast of NBC's upcoming comedy series Whitney as a recurring.Created by Whitney Cummings, the multicamera comedycenters around Whitney (Cummings) and Alex (Chris D'Elia), a happily unmarried couple. Kaczmarek willplay Whitney's outspoken mom who has been married several times. Beverly D'Angelo played the role in the pilot, and those scenes will now be reshot. Whitney premieres Sept. 22 in the plum post-Office Thursday slot.Kaczmarek, repped by ICM and Greenlight Management, earned 7 consecutive lead comedy actress Emmy nominations for her role on Malcolm. After a drama stint on TNT's Raising the Bar, she recently returned to comedy with a guest spot on last week's episode of FX's new irreverent comedy Wilfred.

Monday, August 8, 2011

William Sherak Vs. Dave Phillips: Case Settled

Today, a courtroom battle was set to play out in LA Superior Court, pitting William Sherak against Dave Phillips over whether the latter deserved to be paid for introducing Sherak to the technology that led to the formation of 2D-to-3D conversation house Stereo D, only to have Phillips be offered $30,000 while Sherak was paid millions and given stock. I laid out the facts of the case in a recent story after the judge denied a motion by Sherak's lawyer for dismissal and set the court date. Well, the whole thing has been resolved in an out-of-court financial settlement. Now, nobody wants to talk about who was right or wrong.

'Masterpiece' inspects 'Morse' prequel

Shaun Evans stars in PBS' 'Endeavour' episode, which will air in 2012.PBS anthology "Masterpiece Mystery" will air a prequel to "Inspector Morse," with Shaun Evans playing the title character.The single-episode "Endeavour," a reference to Morse's first name, will air on PBS in 2012 to mark the 25th anniversary of the "Morse" premiere (written by Anthony Minghella). ITV1 will also air the prequel in the U.K."Inspector Morse was one of my favorite detectives," said "Masterpiece" exec producer Rebecca Eaton. "Shaun Evans has a similar depth and quiet charm. I can't wait to see his Endeavour."In all, 33 previous installments of "Morse," with John Thaw starring, have been made. All but five aired from 1987-93, with nearly annual specials following from 1995-2000. Thaw passed away in 2002.The prequel will be set in 1965 and takes place in Oxford, the setting for current spinoff series "Inspector Lewis," which will have four new episodes on "Masterpiece" beginning Sept. 4. Russell Lewis, creator of the spinoff, is writing "Endeavour."Novelist Colin Dexter created the Morse character. Michele Buck and Damien Timmer of Mammoth Screen are exec producing "Endeavour," with ITV Studios and Masterpiece co-producing. Contact Jon Weisman at jon.weisman@variety.com

Saturday, August 6, 2011

Nanoyou

An introduction to the strange new world of Nanoscience, narrated by Stephen Fry. Where and what is nano? How will it shape our future? Nanoscience is the study of phenomena and manipulation of materials at the nanoscale, where properties differ significantly from those at a larger scale. The strange world of nanoscience - it can take you into atoms and beyond stars.

Thursday, August 4, 2011

'24' Movie: There's An 'Institutional Desire' To Get It Done

FOXKiefer Sutherland in "24" It has been at least a year since Fox's 24 ended its run, but buzz surrounding a large-screen feature obtaining in which the Kiefer Sutherland thriller left off still lives large. Showrunner Howard Gordon, available Thursday in the Television Experts Association's summer time press tour to advertise Showtime's Homeland, noted that conversations are "certainly happening" to accept franchise towards the giant screen. "There's an institutional desire to get it done,Inch he told The Hollywood Reporter. "I understand Kiefer wants to get it done, everybody wants to get it done. It's nearly choosing the best script and not simply doing the work to get it done.Inch STORY: Howard Gordon: "The Timing of [Showtime's 'Homeland'] is Signicant, Accidental and Fortuitous' Gordon, reflecting about the dramatic thriller's conclusion, noted that finishing the series was a constant fight and, while happy with the job he's done, is nervous by what an element would entail. "It is something which i think whether it does not happen, I won't be heartbroken," he stated. "I am very happy with running and just how it ended. It had been very difficult to have it towards the finish line with a few type of sophistication in closure. Why screw it up? But when you find the correct story ..." "I miss the smoothness terribly and that i know Kiefer does, too," he stated, adding that what's presently in development happens abroad and, unlike traditional instances of the series, may likely expand to a lot more than 24 hrs. Email: Lesley.Goldberg@thr.com Twitter: @Snoodit RELATED: Summer time TCA Gallery 24 Howard Gordon Kiefer Sutherland TCA Summer time Press Tour 2011

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

ROLL CALL: Was There A Spider-Man Sleepover With Andrew Garfield & Emma Stone?

by Jesse SperoLOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Your Daily Dispatch of Celebrity Shenanigans! Co-Star Coziness?: The romance rumors for The Amazing Spider-Mans Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone continue to spin! According to Us Weekly, the pair spent the night together late last month in a hotel in West Hollywood, Calif. They were reportedly first spotted enjoying drinks and snacks at the hotel bar, where Andrew told the waiter to bill his room. A source told their mag their alleged romance is very hush-hush. Were completely behind this alleged romance! From Russia With Love From Mila!: If Mila Kunis wasnt already sexy enough check her out speaking Russian at a press junket in Moscow for Friends with Benefits. Find out why Justin Timberlake now calls Mila his bodyguard HERE! Bare Becks!: David Beckham might be the only person in the world that can successfully sell clothes in a photo where he doesnt have any on! Check out Becks pic announcing his new bodywear line at H&M, HERE! We have no idea what it will look like, but we know we already want some! Dancing Dingos!: Dear Australia, we hear that alleged White House party crashers Tareq and Michaele Salahi are close to closing a deal to appear on your version of Dancing with the Stars. But please know that when all the dancing is done, and the mirrorball trophy ball is awarded, they are yours to keep! What you do with them is up to you. Send them to an atoll in the Coral Sea, or to live with an Aboriginal tribe in the Outback. We dont care. If you do decide to send them back, please put them on Oceanic Flight 815 to Los Angeles, just in case it were to accidentally crash somewhere in the South Pacific on an island with a smoke monster, polar bears, and the foot of a statue. XOXO, Roll Call. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved.This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Laurence Fishburne To Experience Perry Whitened In 'Man Of Steel'

BEVERLY Hillsides, CA The Board of Governors from the Academy of movement Picture Arts and Sciences chosen tonight to provide Honorary Honours to actor James Earl Johnson and makeup artist Dick Cruz and also the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award to philanthropist The famous host oprah Winfrey. The 3 honours will be provided in the Academys 3rd Annual Governors Honours dinner on Saturday, November 12, in the Grand Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland Center. Born in Arkabutla, Mississippi, Johnson made his film debut in 1964 in Stanley Kubricks 1964 Dr. Strangelove or: Generate An Income Learned to prevent Worrying and Love the Explosive device. In 1970, he gained an Academy Award nomination for his role as boxer Jack Jefferson within the Great Whitened Hope. Johnson has made an appearance in additional than 50 movies including Claudine, Conan the Barbarian, Area of Dreams, Visiting America and, as Vice Admiral James Greer, The Search for Red-colored October, Patriot Games and Obvious and offer Danger. Furthermore, Johnson has additionally voiced probably the most legendary figures in movies including Darth Vader within the The Exorcist trilogy and Mustafa within the Lion King. Referred to as godfather of makeup, Cruz started his career in 1945 as NBCs first makeup guy. He is renowned for his makeup artistry on such films because the Godfather, Alien and Taxi Driver. Back In 1984 he won an Oscar for his focus on Amadeus, and received a nomination for Father (1989). Being an educator, Cruz assisted train a lot of the modern Academy Award-winning and nominated makeup artists including Ron Baker, Greg Cannom, Kevin Haney, Kazuhiro Tsuji, Mike Elizalde and Carl Fullerton. Since receiving her Oscar nomination on her debut film performance within the Color Crimson, actress, television host and producer Winfrey went onto establish herself among the most influential figures in entertainment and philanthropy. She's been especially devoted to supporting educational initiatives and raising understanding of problems that affect ladies and children, in the U . s . States and round the globe. Her philanthropic efforts have incorporated Oprahs Angel Network, the The famous host oprah Winfrey Foundation, and also the The famous host oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Women, which opened up in Nigeria in 2007. The Honorary Award, an Oscar statuette, is offered for an individual for remarkable distinction in lifetime achievement, exceptional contributions towards the condition of movement picture arts and sciences, or outstanding plan to the Academy. The Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, an Oscar statuette, is offered for an individual within the movie industry whose humanitarian efforts have introduced credit towards the industry. The Governors Honours presentation is going to be created for that Academy by author-director Phil Robinson with Charlie Haykel and Juliane Hare of Don Mischer Productions.