Monday, February 27, 2012
NBCUnis Maury Spinoff Talk Show Trisha Formally A Go For Fall With 80% Clearances
NBCUniversal Domestic Television Distribution’s new syndicated talk show Trisha, a spinoff in the organization’s veteran Maury, has turned into a apply for fall with clearances in than 80% in the U.S., including 27 in the top 30 areas. Trisha‘s core station group is Sinclair, which acquired the series situated by popular British talk-show host Trisha Goddard in October. In those days, the show wasn't firmed up for just about any national rollout because it was yet to discover stations inside the top three areas — NY La and Chicago — something it is accomplished. Within the last several seasons, Goddard offered just like a guest host and conflict expert on Maury, and her new show is predicted to give consideration to conflict resolution. Maury executive producer Paul Faulhaber may even executive result in the offshoot. This can be the 5th syndicated talk show to create across the nation inside the fall, along with NBCU’s Steve Harvey additionally to Disney’s Katie, CBS’ Rob Probst and Twentieth TV’s Ricki Lake.
Friday, February 24, 2012
Piaget Producer's Award: Sophia Lin
LinMondBurrisSophia Lin Author-director Shaun Nichols and star Michael Shannon might have become the majority of the attention for that hallucinatory Sundance darling "Take Shelter," but it is unlikely the pic could have been recognized with no efforts of producer Sophia Lin."Stretching assets and taking advantage of our crazy schedule" were the greatest challenges for that practical-minded Lin, who, employed in close harmony with Nichols, handled the budgeting, personal time management and physical facets of production, permitting the director to understand his complex vision inside the project's limited means.Lin has strained in a variety of facets of film production for 16 many favors to collaborate with "practical, yet creative" company directors like David Gordon Eco-friendly whose on-set methodology mirrors her very own and that do not "fresh paint themselves right into a corner using their own ambitions."Lin's current project may be the horror pic "The Beach House" helmed by Shaun Brown, another in her own web of longtime affiliates, and that is scheduled to shoot in May.RUNNERS-UP Josh Mond"Martha Marcy May Marlene" Founding the development company Borderline Films, together with company directors Sean Durkin and Antonio Campos enables producer Mond to create uncompromising films towards the bigscreen. The critical success of Durkin's film along with a recent distribution cope with Fox Searchlight guarantees that Mond's efforts continues to obtain ample exposure.Chad Burris"Mosquita y Mari" An advocate for Native American participation within the arts plus an accomplished producer, Burris may be the leader from the Oklahoma Territory Film Council the director of Yuwita, a nonprofit supporting American Indian media initiatives and also the guy behind such celebrated film projects as "Woofing Water" and "Mosquita y Mari."FILM INDEPENDENT SPIRIT Honours 2012FIND finds fresh Spirit guidesHonoreesPiaget Producer's Award Audi Anyone to Watch Award Nokia Truer Than Fiction Award Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Nachmanoff Shooting American Assassin
He'll dominate the thrillerIt's all change for your adaptation of Vince Flynn potboiler American Assassin, as Jeffrey Nachmanoff has signed onto dominate writing and pointing duties from Erection dysfunction Zwick.The Love Together With Other Drugs co-author/director has dropped out because he'll be too busy pointing Legendary East's The Fantastic Wall and CBS Films has made a decision this didn't desire to watch out for him to become proven.Now Nachmanoff will tackle pointing it which, although it's Flynn's eleventh inside the series, flashes to stay with the foundation story in the central hero, Mitch Rapp.It calculates that Rapp happen to be a greater-flying college student and promising athlete until an urgent situation saw him switch career paths and become most likely probably the most devoted terrorist potential predators coping with the CIA.No decision continues to be produced on who'll play Rapp: while stars like Matthew Fox, Gerard Butler and Colin Farrell happen to be options when the film will be a straight adventure, the producers are really trying to find someone somewhat youthful.Nachmanoff has some understanding about spies and double crosses, getting co-written and directed Traitor. He's been working behind the digital camera for ace US conspiracy series Homeland. And also the script for Last Stand will rapidly be on-screen, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger since the small town sheriff who needs to handle a criminal offence master developing a bolt for your Mexican border through his territory.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Fox skeds 'Q'Viva' Saturdays in March
Fox will air unscripted series "Q'Viva! The Chosen" in primetime beginning Saturdays next month, completing the U.S. piece of Endemol's massive global distribution strategy. "Q'Viva," which will air in two-hour blocks over six weeks beginning March 3, is a music-competition skein featureing Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony traveling throughout Latin America in search of talent. A Spanish-language version of the series began running on Univision last month in the U.S., one of 21 countries where it is scheduled to run. "Q'Viva," which will step in for Fox series "Cops" at 8 p.m., is a joint production from Simon Fuller's XIX Entertainment,Lopez's NuYoRican Prods., Anthony and Jamie King. Fox isn't the only network putting originals on rerun-heavy Saturday at that time. ABC is rolling out "My Strange Addiction: A Special Edition of 20/20" throughout March, the same month that CBS will turn over its primetime to its annual coverage of the NCAA men's basketball tournament. Contact Andrew Wallenstein at andrew.wallenstein@variety.com
Sunday, February 12, 2012
The Artist Rules The 2012 BAFTAs!
Seven honours for that quiet filmThe French are coming!Michel Hazanavicius' The Artist ruled the 2012 BritishAcademyFilmAwards with seven awards, such as the large ones for the best Film, Best Director, Best Actor and finest Original Script. As well as gentlemen, c'est incroyable.In France They quiet film also won Best Original Music, Best Cinematography and finest Costume Design within an impressive haul. As the BAFTAs aren't typically an ideal predictor from the Academy awards, with Brit home-area advantage along with a slightly different group of focal points, this can increase the film's momentum starting that final push. Trailing behind that achievement were four films with two honours each:Mess Tailor Soldier Spy, The Iron Lady, Hugo and Senna. The Descendants and Moneyball, to not mentionGeorge Clooney and Kaira Pitt, went home empty-handed, as did the kind of War Equine and Shame.Mess Tailor, on home turf, required Outstanding British Film and finest Modified Script, with film writer Peter Straughan wryly saying thanks to The Artist because of not being nominated for the reason that category before delivering a psychological tribute to his late wife and co-film writer Bridget O'Connor.Best Actress visited MerylStreep on her submit The Iron Lady, that also acquired a properly-deserved Best Make-Up &Hair - because getting that helmet hair in position isn't any mean task. Streep lost footwear in route onstage, compelling a Cinderella moment when presenter Colin Firth went to retrieve it and changed it on her.Somewhere else, Hugo beat Harry Potter to Best Production Design as well as required Best Seem - but Potter got Best Visual Effects as some kind of compensation. Senna, meanwhile, required home Best Documentary and finest Editing. Our full BAFTAnight blog Photos of all of the those who win Photos in the red-colored carpetThe full listing of those who win is below.BEST FILMThe ArtistTheDescendantsDriveThe HelpTinker Tailor Soldier SpyOUTSTANDING BRITISH FILMMy Week WithMarilynSennaShameTinker Tailor Soldier SpyWe Have To Discuss KevinOUTSTANDING DEBUT With A BRITISH Author, DIRECTOR OR PRODUCERAttack The Block - Joe Cornish (Director/Author)Black Pond - Will Ho (Director/Author), Tom Kingsley (Director), Sarah Brocklehurst (Producer)Coriolanus - Rob Fiennes (Director) Submarine - Richard Ayoade (Director/Author) Tyrannosaur - Paddy Considine (Director), Diarmid Scrimshaw (Producer)FILM NOT Within The British LANGUAGE IncendiesPinaPoticheA SeparationThe Skin I Live InDOCUMENTARYGeorge Harrison:Residing In The Fabric WorldProject NimSennaANIMATED FILMThe Adventures Of Tintin:The Key From The UnicornArthur ChristmasRangoDIRECTORMichel Hazanavicius - The ArtistNicolas Winding Refn - DriveMartin Scorsese - HugoTomas Alfredson - Mess Tailor Soldier SpyLynne Ramsay - We Have To Discuss KevinORIGINAL SCREENPLAYMichel Hazanavicius - The ArtistAnnie Mumolo, Kristen Wiig - BridesmaidsJohn Michael McDonagh - The GuardAbi Morgan - The Iron LadyWoody Allen - Night time In ParisADAPTED SCREENPLAYAlexander Payne, Nat Faxon, Jim Rash - The DescendantsTate Taylor - The HelpGeorge Clooney, Grant Heslov, Love Willimon - TheIdes Of MarchSteven Zaillian, Aaron Sorkin - MoneyballBridget O'Connor, Peter Straughan - Mess Tailor Soldier SpyLEADING ACTORBrad Pitt - MoneyballGary Oldman - Mess Tailor Soldier SpyGeorge Clooney - The DescendantsJean Dujardin - The ArtistMichael Fassbender - ShameLEADING ACTRESSBerenice Bejo - The ArtistMeryl Streep - The Iron LadyMichelle Williams - My Week with MarilynTilda Swinton - We have to Discuss KevinViola Davis - The HelpSUPPORTING ACTORChristopher Plummer - BeginnersJim Broadbent - The Iron LadyJonah Hill - MoneyballKenneth Branagh - My Week with MarilynPhilip Seymour Hoffman - The Ides of MarchSUPPORTING ACTRESSCarey Mulligan - DriveJessica Chastain - The HelpJudi Dench - My Week with MarilynMelissa McCarthy - Bridesmaids Octavia Spencer - The HelpORIGINAL MUSIC The Artist - Ludovic BourceThe Girl WithThe Dragon Tattoo - Trent Reznor, Atticus RossHugo - Howard ShoreTinker Tailor Soldier Spy - Alberto IglesiasWar Equine - John WilliamsCINEMATOGRAPHYThe Artist - Guillaume SchiffmanThe Girl WithThe Dragon Tattoo - Shaun CronenwethHugo - Robert RichardsonTinker Tailor Soldier Spy - Hoyte van HoytemaWar Equine - Janusz KaminskiEDITING The Artist - Anne-Sophie Bion, Michel HazanaviciusDrive - Pad NewmanHugo - Thelma SchoonmakerSenna - Gregers Sall, Chris KingTinker Tailor Soldier Spy - Dino JonsaterPRODUCTION DESIGNThe Artist - Laurence Bennett, Robert GouldHarry Potter And Also The Deathly Hallows Part 2 - Stuart Craig, Stephenie McMillanHugo - Dante Ferretti, Francesca Lo SchiavoTinker Tailor Soldier Spy - Maria Djurkovic, Tatiana MacDonaldWar Equine - Ron Carter, Lee SandalesCOSTUME DESIGNThe Artist - Mark BridgesHugo - Sandy PowellJane Eyre - Michael O'ConnorMy Week WithMarilyn - Jill TaylorTinker Tailor Soldier Spy - Jacqueline DurranMAKE UP & HAIRThe Artist - Julie Hewett, Cydney CornellHarry Potter AndThe Deathly Hallows Part 2 - Amanda Dark night, Lisa TomblinHugo - Morag Ross, Jan ArchibaldThe Iron Lady - Marese Langan, Mark Coulier, J. Roy HellandMy Week With Marilyn - Jenny ShircoreSOUNDThe Artist - Nadine Muse, Gérard Lamps, Michael KrikorianHarry Potter And Also The Deathly Hallows - Part 2 - James Mather, Stuart Wilson, Stuart Hilliker, Mike Dowson, Adam ScrivenerHugo - Philip Stockton, Eugene Gearty, Tom Fleischman, John MidgleyTinker Tailor Soldier Spy - John Casali, Howard Bargroff, Doug Cooper, Stephen Griffiths, Andy ShelleyWar Equine - Stuart Wilson, Gary Rydstrom, Andy Nelson, Tom Manley, Richard HymnsSPECIAL VISUAL EFFECTSThe Adventures Of Tintin:The Key OfThe Unicorn - Joe LetteriHarry Potter And Also The Deathly Hallows Part 2 - Tim Burke, John Richardson, Greg Butler, David VickeryHugo - Take advantage of Legato, Ben Grossman, Joss WilliamsRise From The Planet From The Apes - Joe Letteri, Serta Lemmon, R. Christopher WhiteWar Equine - Ben Morris, Neil CorbouldSHORT ANIMATION AbuelasBobby YeahA Morning StrollSHORT FILMChalkMwansa The GreatOnly Seem RemainsPitch Black HeistTwo And TwoTHE ORANGE WEDNESDAYS RISING STAR AWARD (chosen for through the public) Adam DeaconChris HemsworthChris O'DowdEddie RedmayneTom HiddlestonThose who win Gallery
Friday, February 10, 2012
Performer Unions Use Electronic Innovations To Interact With Members
Performer Unions Use Electronic Innovations To Interact With Members By Frank Nestor February 9, 2012 Over the past few years, the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, the Screen Actors Guild, and Actors' Equity Association have expanded the ways in which they communicate with their members. All use the social media websites Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, as well as innovative technology, but in unique ways.Mobilizing Through Media "Everybody has a Facebook page, but not everybody knows how to utilize it," says Leslie Simmons, the assistant director of national communications for AFTRA. The union, particularly in the last year, used social media to help its members stay informed about, or participate in, various campaigns. For instance, during the Wisconsin and Ohio labor protests in early 2011, AFTRA posted information on its Facebook page about solidarity rallies all around the country. "Even if our members couldn't go to those two states, they could still participate and show their solidarity," she explains. The union used Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube to advertise several other initiatives last year, especially one for performers who act and dance in music videos. Members of the group called It's About Time have been attempting to secure a contract with major record labels, which would include fair and safe working conditions and contributions for their retirement. "They're young, energized performers and are so plugged into the social media universe; it's like a second language for them," says Simmons. AFTRA has worked with the group to give its campaign more exposure across the Web. According to Simmons, the group has been successful in garnering support from the dance and music video community: "They've had a lot of meetings to update people. A lot of times those meeting notices go out through social networking, and then they have 160 people attending a meeting." AFTRA has also been using gotomeeting.com to conduct webinars with its leaders and committee members without requiring everybody to come into the office. "We understand that our members have schedules that are very different than a nine-to-five, so if they are out on a set or on an audition, they can plug in through their smart phone and participate while waiting or on a break." Simmons adds, "We still have a lot of face-to-face interaction. That's still very important, because there is a little of a separation if you're just using social media. You have to have that one-on-one contact with people, as well, and try to find ways to integrate the two together." An Electronic Expansion "Utilizing technology increases the reach of our communications," says Pamela Greenwalt, SAG's communications executive director. "Electronic communications not only helps the union to be more efficient in a more environmentally friendly manner, it also provides more immediate communication and an easier avenue for feedback." The union regularly sends electronic-only invitations for national events, and members are responding actively, often filling them to capacity. Over the last few years, SAG has web-streamed many events, and according to Greenwalt, "thousands of members tune in at one timemany more than we would be able to host in a physical venue." The union recently partnered with the USO to raise funds for calling cards and digital communication service for American troops deployed overseas. "Less than 24 hours after we sent an e-blast to members, they responded with donations of more than $5,000," says Greenwalt. The campaign raised more than $15,000 for the USO over the holiday season, thanks to emails, Facebook, and Twitter."The entertainment industry is changing, and our aim isn't just to change with it but to help lead the way," says Greenwalt. One way SAG plans to accomplish this is through its online SAG Production Center, which allows producers to download forms and rate sheets as well as to sign agreements online. The center saves time and avoids large amounts of paperwork. Since its debut in June 2011, the production center has received more than 3,300 signatory applications from producers through its online tools. "Those who have used it have given the streamlined system rave reviews. Better still, they have generated a lot of positive word-of-mouth, sharing their experiences with other producers," says Greenwalt.SAG believes its online signatory application will help revolutionize the way unions work in the industry and plans to keep developing its capabilities. "We will continue to explore how we can expand its functionality, as well as engage our members using a variety of media in ways that don't just use technology for technology's sake but offer an effective means for empowering members," Greenwalt says.New Expectations "The changing face of technology has driven everything to be based in real time," says Doug Beebe, the national IT director at Actors' Equity Association. "There is a different expectation now. Someone used to say, 'I'll get back to you Monday morning,' but now it's 'I just sent you a message. Can you help me right now?' " Equity has been conscious of this shift to faster service and reached out to its members and staff to figure out areas to technologically improve. As a result, Actors' Equity will launch a revamp of its members-only portal some time this quarter. The union has been rebuilding its entire digital internal system and infrastructure to support the portal, which will contain and manage membership information. One of Equity's goals is to help its members communicate with the union in real time and allow people to update basic profile information rapidly and efficiently. In addition, Equity will open a new website for theatrical employers and producers. According to Beebe, the website will capture all production-related information that normally is transmitted through paper and email: "There's a lot of paperwork right now, and we're trying to streamline that into a portal that will tell us about the productions that these employers are working on quickly." Though many members of all three unions are adept with new technology, there may be some resistance from older industry professionals. Beebe acknowledges it may not be a smooth transition for everybody: "There are still letters being written in lieu of email, but I think that's sort of an act of attrition at this point. The challenge is that we do have to do a balancing act between the people who are embracing technology and those that either can't or won't." Beebe was not concerned over the possibility that some members may wish to use technology but may have difficulty with the new portal. "Our intent was that if we design it correctly, then it would not require any sort of tutorial," he says. Beebe believes that people tend to avoid help screens and often try to figure out how to use products on their own. Even though the portal will not be launched for several months, Beebe is already thinking about the future. He says, "I would call this sort of like a phase one. The portal is never a finished product. It's a living, breathing, moving, changing thing." Performer Unions Use Electronic Innovations To Interact With Members By Frank Nestor February 9, 2012 Over the past few years, the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, the Screen Actors Guild, and Actors' Equity Association have expanded the ways in which they communicate with their members. All use the social media websites Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, as well as innovative technology, but in unique ways.Mobilizing Through Media "Everybody has a Facebook page, but not everybody knows how to utilize it," says Leslie Simmons, the assistant director of national communications for AFTRA. The union, particularly in the last year, used social media to help its members stay informed about, or participate in, various campaigns. For instance, during the Wisconsin and Ohio labor protests in early 2011, AFTRA posted information on its Facebook page about solidarity rallies all around the country. "Even if our members couldn't go to those two states, they could still participate and show their solidarity," she explains. The union used Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube to advertise several other initiatives last year, especially one for performers who act and dance in music videos. Members of the group called It's About Time have been attempting to secure a contract with major record labels, which would include fair and safe working conditions and contributions for their retirement. "They're young, energized performers and are so plugged into the social media universe; it's like a second language for them," says Simmons. AFTRA has worked with the group to give its campaign more exposure across the Web. According to Simmons, the group has been successful in garnering support from the dance and music video community: "They've had a lot of meetings to update people. A lot of times those meeting notices go out through social networking, and then they have 160 people attending a meeting." AFTRA has also been using gotomeeting.com to conduct webinars with its leaders and committee members without requiring everybody to come into the office. "We understand that our members have schedules that are very different than a nine-to-five, so if they are out on a set or on an audition, they can plug in through their smart phone and participate while waiting or on a break." Simmons adds, "We still have a lot of face-to-face interaction. That's still very important, because there is a little of a separation if you're just using social media. You have to have that one-on-one contact with people, as well, and try to find ways to integrate the two together." An Electronic Expansion "Utilizing technology increases the reach of our communications," says Pamela Greenwalt, SAG's communications executive director. "Electronic communications not only helps the union to be more efficient in a more environmentally friendly manner, it also provides more immediate communication and an easier avenue for feedback." The union regularly sends electronic-only invitations for national events, and members are responding actively, often filling them to capacity. Over the last few years, SAG has web-streamed many events, and according to Greenwalt, "thousands of members tune in at one timemany more than we would be able to host in a physical venue." The union recently partnered with the USO to raise funds for calling cards and digital communication service for American troops deployed overseas. "Less than 24 hours after we sent an e-blast to members, they responded with donations of more than $5,000," says Greenwalt. The campaign raised more than $15,000 for the USO over the holiday season, thanks to emails, Facebook, and Twitter."The entertainment industry is changing, and our aim isn't just to change with it but to help lead the way," says Greenwalt. One way SAG plans to accomplish this is through its online SAG Production Center, which allows producers to download forms and rate sheets as well as to sign agreements online. The center saves time and avoids large amounts of paperwork. Since its debut in June 2011, the production center has received more than 3,300 signatory applications from producers through its online tools. "Those who have used it have given the streamlined system rave reviews. Better still, they have generated a lot of positive word-of-mouth, sharing their experiences with other producers," says Greenwalt.SAG believes its online signatory application will help revolutionize the way unions work in the industry and plans to keep developing its capabilities. "We will continue to explore how we can expand its functionality, as well as engage our members using a variety of media in ways that don't just use technology for technology's sake but offer an effective means for empowering members," Greenwalt says.New Expectations "The changing face of technology has driven everything to be based in real time," says Doug Beebe, the national IT director at Actors' Equity Association. "There is a different expectation now. Someone used to say, 'I'll get back to you Monday morning,' but now it's 'I just sent you a message. Can you help me right now?' " Equity has been conscious of this shift to faster service and reached out to its members and staff to figure out areas to technologically improve. As a result, Actors' Equity will launch a revamp of its members-only portal some time this quarter. The union has been rebuilding its entire digital internal system and infrastructure to support the portal, which will contain and manage membership information. One of Equity's goals is to help its members communicate with the union in real time and allow people to update basic profile information rapidly and efficiently. In addition, Equity will open a new website for theatrical employers and producers. According to Beebe, the website will capture all production-related information that normally is transmitted through paper and email: "There's a lot of paperwork right now, and we're trying to streamline that into a portal that will tell us about the productions that these employers are working on quickly." Though many members of all three unions are adept with new technology, there may be some resistance from older industry professionals. Beebe acknowledges it may not be a smooth transition for everybody: "There are still letters being written in lieu of email, but I think that's sort of an act of attrition at this point. The challenge is that we do have to do a balancing act between the people who are embracing technology and those that either can't or won't." Beebe was not concerned over the possibility that some members may wish to use technology but may have difficulty with the new portal. "Our intent was that if we design it correctly, then it would not require any sort of tutorial," he says. Beebe believes that people tend to avoid help screens and often try to figure out how to use products on their own. Even though the portal will not be launched for several months, Beebe is already thinking about the future. He says, "I would call this sort of like a phase one. The portal is never a finished product. It's a living, breathing, moving, changing thing."
Monday, February 6, 2012
Andy Serkis talks The Hobbit
With The Hobbit now only ten months away (not that we're counting the days or anything), cast and crew interviews are beginning to find their way back from Middle-earth. Andy Serkis has been the latest to give an update on proceedings, and says the new technology on offer to Peter Jackson has made the set a joy to work on."It's fantastic," says Serkis of his return to New Zealand. "What's great is that, with the technology, we can shoot on a live-action set. I don't have to go back and repeat the process. There's no disconnect anymore.""When I'm acting with my fellow actor on a live-action set, it's all for real and whatever happens between those two actors is what's recorded," he explains. "The live-action actor is recorded with film cameras while my performance as Gollum is recorded with performance capture cameras."What's also different this time around, is that Serkis has been involved behind the camera as well. "Because I'm directing the Second Unit on The Hobbit, I feel very at home with Middle-earth," continues the star. "I feel equipped to be Peter's eyes and ears on the Second Unit, which is a big operation. We're covering a lot of stuff. We shoot everything from drama to aerial shots to battle sequences. I'm very pleased to be at this point."And as for Gollum? Well, seeing as this film is a prequel to The Lord Of The Rings, he's a little different to how we remember. "All I can say is that he's 60 years younger," says Serkis, "and a lot more handsome."The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey opens in the UK on 14 December 2012.
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