Thursday, October 20, 2011
Elizabeth Olsen together with other Stars Who Walked Using their Siblings' Shadows
When Elizabeth Olsen started garnering buzz on her behalf performance in 'Martha Marcy May Marlene,' lots of people responded with "There's another Olsen sister?'" At any given time where like a famous person's sister is almost work alone (yes, I'm searching for you, Khloe Kardashian. And you also, Trace Cyrus. Et vous, Ali Lohan), it's almost astonishing the earth's most well-known twin brothers and sisters, Ashley and Mary-Kate, have observed a similarly cute little sister hiding inside the wings such a long time. A lot more amazing: Elizabeth can definitely act. Instead of opportunistically riding her sisters' coattails into the family business, Elizabeth remains quietly honing her craft and leading a very private existence. She's presently a theatre student at NY College, where she met 'Martha' director Sean Durkin, an NYU grad. Her effort appears being needing to repay. She acquired rave reviews from experts when 'Martha' first demonstrated at Sundance. Next, she'll co-star alongside Robert DeNiro and Sigourney Weaver in 'Red Lights,' directed by Rodrigo Cortes. Very good for just about any newbie. &ltcenter/&gt Clearly, Olsen isn't the initial celebrity sister to depart a famous sibling's ever-pending shadows. While you will discover certainly more Khloes and Traces than you will discover Elizabeths, it is not completely uncommon for siblings and siblings to destroy through and prove themselves as worthy themselves. Sometimes, siblings and siblings round the back-writers even eclipse their trailblazing options. Understanding that, here's all of the my 5 best favorite stars who required to leave their siblings' shadows. Warren Beatty It's tough to consider this legendary awesome guy was ever in anyone's shadow. However, if Shirley MacLaine may be the sister, that's exactly how the situation is. Since the story goes, little Warren thought he'd try his hands at acting after he saw how effective his large sister was becoming in Hollywood. Fortunately, he'd the chops to back his high aspirations, and also the other star inside the Beatty family was produced. &ampampampampampampampampampltcenter/&ampampampampampampampampampgt Jason Bateman Jason and also the sister Justine are usually acting vets, but through the peak in the 'Family Ties' recognition inside the eighties, Justine was certainly the bigger star. Remember when 'Teen Wolf Too' showed up in this area? I am unsure about yourself, but also for a while I understood it the film starring the brother of Mallory from 'Family Ties.' Now, clearly, the tables have switched, and Jason's star is shining vibrant. For the moment. (I smell a comeback, Mallory!) &ampampampampampampampltcenter/&ampampampampampampampgt Maggie Gyllenhaal While Maggie also came out inside the movie that shot brother Mike to fame, 'Donnie Darko,' she didn't land on people radar until yearly later, when she went fannying in regards to the office getting a deviant James Spader in 'Secretary.' While she's less than accomplished Jake's amount of fame, Maggie is unquestionably a correctly-respected actress within their right. She's relationship debate again in 'Hysteria,' in regards to the invention in the ahem, vibrator. &ampampampampampampltcenter/&ampampampampampampgt Kevin Dillon How could I leave Johnny Drama off this list? He certainly knows a couple of reasons for dwelling in someone's shadow, since the little brother of heartthrob Matt Dillon in solid existence, as well as the large bro to celebrity Vinnie Chase on 'Entourage.' Kevin has certainly proven themselves just like a great comic actor on 'Entourage.' Here's wanting they can continue his career's momentum because the show comes from the environment. &ampampampampampltcenter/&ampampampampampgt Elle Fanning People Fanning women unquestionably are difficult employees. Just 13, Elle provides extensive film and TV credits, you will need to scroll lower on her behalf account IMDB page to find out these. Dakota's little sister got her start playing a young Dakota in movies like 'I am Sam' and 'Taken,' She co-headlined this summer's thriller 'Super 8,' and appears next alongside Matt Damon and Scarlett Johansson inside the much-buzzed-about 'We Bought a Zoo.' &ampampampampltcenter&ampampampampgt&ampampltcenter/&ampampgt '
UTA Signs Showrunner Ken Sanzel
EXCLUSIVE: Veteran showrunner Ken Sanzel has signed with UTA where he will be represented by a team of agents in TV and film. He was most recently at WME. Former NY City cop, who was a member of the Decoy Squad of the NYC Transit Police Department, serves as executive producer/showrunner on CBS’ midseason drama The 2-2, executive produced by Robert De Niro. Before that, Sanzel spent several years as executive producer/showrunner on CBS’ long-running drama Numb3rs and did a brief stint at the helm of another CBS drama, Blue Bloods. Sanzel continues to be managed by Jeff Field of Field Entertainment and attorneys Bob Wallerstein and Ryan Nord.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Ti West involved with VHS horror project
VHS, a found footage horror comprised of shorts from six different company directors continues to be introduced.Ti West (Home of the Demon) and Adam Wingard (A Terrible Method to Die) are leading the project and therefore are keen to help keep particulars under systems. VHS has been referred to as "The Shining meets Blair Witch Project." Which sounds pretty damn awesome to us.Kaira Miska is keeping his cards near to his chest, but has tweeted that "It is a new type of found footage horror film in the outlook during several genre filmmakers we personally know and love."In addition to Wingard and West being associated with the project, David Bruckner (The Signal), Joe Swanberg (Silver Bullets), Glenn McQuaid (I Sell the Dead) and Chad Villella also have registered for this.VHS has already been in production and being funded by Hollywood management company The Collective.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Ole Apparent buys MusicBox
Ole Apparent, the expansion music branch of Canadian music author Ole, has acquired L.A.-based production music company MusicBox. Creating and controlling 17 production music libraries made up of greater than 24,000 tracks, MusicBox was started in 2002 by composers Joel Goodman and Daniel Stein, with composer and former Universal Music Production Library creative director Jonathan Firstenberg coming onboard as senior V . p . this season. MusicBox's staff will remain and advise Ole on matters connected using its libraries. Ole Boss Robert Ott mentioned in the statement: "Joel and Serta have created a great company at MusicBox. We take seriously our responsibility to continue the legacy of great customer care and artistic at MusicBox and may make an effort to create clients and sub-launched companies an unrivaled experience." Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com
Friday, October 14, 2011
Ray Hagman Of Dallas Identified With Cancer
First Released: October 14, 2011 9:23 PM EDT Credit: Access Hollywood Caption Access Hollywood Live: Ray Hagman Auctions Off I Imagine Jeannie & Dallas Memorabilia NY, N.Y. -- Ray Hagman continues to be identified with cancer. The 80-year-old actor is known for playing J.R. Ewing on Dallas. Inside a statement Friday, he stated: As J.R. I possibly could pull off anything bribery, blackmail and infidelity. However I got caught by cancer. Hagman rejected to specify what type of cancer hes contracted, but stated its one such and curable form. He intends to continue focusing on a brand new reboot of Dallas for TNT, which starts production Monday. The brand new Dallas concentrates on the Ewing offspring because they clash over the way forward for the household empire. The initial prime-time cleaning soap opera broadcast on CBS from 1978 to 1991. Hagman went through a liver transplant within the mid-the nineteen nineties. Stated Hagman: As everyone knows, you cannot keep J.R. lower! Copyright 2011 through the Connected Press. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Morning Grind: Who Will Play John McClane Jr. in 'Die Hard 5'?
Things are moving crisply on the 'Die Hard 5' front. This week the film got an official release date (Feb. 14, 2013) and official title (the hilariously bad 'A Good Day to Die Hard'), and now reports are circulating that it might also soon find an onscreen son for Bruce Willis. Variety states that screen tests are underway, with names like Ben Foster, Aaron Paul and Paul Dano on the short list of possibilities. The role of John McClane Jr. will likely be highly coveted on the chance that whoever gets cast could inherit the franchise from Willis in the future. According to Twentieth Century Fox, no actor has an inside track just yet. [Variety] Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan's ne'er-do-well husband in 'Drive,' has scored the lead role in 'Inside Llewyn Davis,' the latest film from the Coen brothers. 'Davis' focuses on the '60s folk scene in Greenwich Village. No studio is attached yet, but Scott Rudin will produce. Per Deadline, a cavalcade of Hollywood's best are hoping to score a part in the film. Good job, Oscar! [Deadline] Rade Sherbedgia has been cast as the villain in 'Taken 2,' meaning Liam Neeson will kill Rade Sherbedgia onscreen in 'Taken 2.' Good job, Rade? [THR/Heat Vision] For the first time in over 30 years, Woody Allen has changed an already-announced title. The Rome-set 'Bop Decameron' will now be known as 'Nero Fiddled.' "I couldn't believe how few people had heard of the Decameron, even in Rome," Allen said in a statement. "And the few that did assumed the movie was based on Boccaccio's tales, which it's not. Anyhow, I changed the title to 'Nero Fiddled,' which is the first time I've changed a title since my last minute switch of 'Anhedonia' to 'Annie Hall.'" 'Fiddled' stars Jesse Eisenberg, Alec Baldwin, Greta Gerwig, Ellen Page, Roberto Benigni, Penelope Cruz and Allen himself. [Variety] Guillermo del Toro's 'Pacific Rim' will hit theaters on May 10, 2013, two months earlier than expected. [Coming Soon] Director Joel Schumacher releases 'Trespass' this weekend, and hopefully it will have better luck than his last outing, 'Twelve.' That film earned just over $183,000 during its theatrical run, making it one of the biggest busts of 2010. Not that Schumacher has any hard feelings. "It's the number-one most pirated film in Shanghai in the month of May!" he told Movieline. "Friends of mine live over there; they have a list of not the top 10 movies but the top 10 pirated movies. 'Twelve' was number one for the month of May. Actually, it means millions of people have seen your movie, and the people who bought it got f-cked because they didn't make a dime." [Movieline] [Photo: WireImage] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook RELATED
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Lee Cowan Back At CBS News After Four Years At NBC
Lee Cowan will return to CBS News as National Correspondent, CBS News Chairman and 60 MINUTES Executive Producer Jeff Fager and David Rhodes, President, CBS News, announced today. Cowan will contribute to CBS News broadcasts and platforms across the division and he will be a substitute anchor for CBS SUNDAY MORNING. He will be based in Los Angeles. His appointment is effective November 1. Lee Cowan is a first class reporter and one of the best storytellers in his generation of broadcast journalists, said Fager. Its a real thrill that he is coming home to us. Lee embodies our commitment to original reportingto presenting a good story, well told, said Rhodes. We are so excited to have him back in the fold. “With his style and grace, Lee Cowan is one of a kind — and a Sunday Morning natural.” said Rand Morrison, Executive Producer of CBS SUNDAY MORNING. “To say that we’re thrilled to have him back on our team is an understatement.” Most recently, Cowan has been a correspondent for NBC News since 2007, contributing to various NBC News shows, including “NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams,” “Today,” and MSNBC broadcasts. While there, he covered major news stories and events, including presidential candidate Barack Obama during the historic 2008 presidential election campaign and the tsunami that devastated Japan in March 2011. Prior to joining NBC, Cowan was a CBS News correspondent for the CBS Evening News. In that role, he reported on a variety of stories of national and international importance, which included coverage from Ground Zero on the September 11 attacks, the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the 2006 conflict in Beirut and the 2006 tsunami in Indonesia. Previously, Cowan served as a correspondent for CBS Newspath, CBS News 24-hour news service, for which he provided national and global coverage for CBS News U.S. affiliates. Cowan joined CBS News in 1996 after serving as an anchor and reporter for WLWT-TV in Cincinnati. Prior to that, he was an anchor and reporter WWMT-TV, in Kalamazoo, Mich., and a weekend anchor for KCOY-TV in Santa Maria, Calif. Before joining KCOY-TV, Cowan held positions as news director and anchor at NBC affiliate KIEM-TV Eureka, Calif. Cowan began his career in journalism in 1988 as a researcher, first for “CBS News Nightwatch” and then for the “CBS Evening News” in Washington, D.C. Born in Salt Lake City, Cowan graduated in 1988 from the University of Washington with a double major in communications and speech communications.
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