Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Emma Watson Joins The Jewelry Ring

She'll go thieving for Sofia CoppolaWe've always thought you should be more careful with this belongings whenever we are around Emma Watson* so we know why: she'll are a criminal nuisance for Sofia Coppola's new film The Jewelry Ring. Coppola is writing and pointing the film, which is dependant on the real story of several teenage women arrested in '09 carrying out a string of break-inches at houses of personas including Lindsay Lohan, Orlando Blossom and Paris Hilton. They grew to become renowned for rifling through Television shows and celebrity magazines searching for jewelry, clothing along with other products that caught their eye.The irony may be the crooks were already from fairly affluent houses, but became enamoured from the jewel-encrusted lifestyle of Hilton and co. Kids, right?"I am looking forward to the youthful cast we are putting together and I am searching toward shooting on location within La,Inch Coppola informs Variety, though she does not specify desire expires for any role.Watson, who last made an appearance during my Week With Marilyn, is apparently still finding time for you to score acting jobs even while she re-commits to her studies. She'll next be observed in The Perks To Be A Wallflower and it is mounted on both David Yates' Your Voice During My Mind and Guillermo del Toro's Beauty And Also The Animal (though given del Toro's output rate, she could most likely develop a Masters degree before that certain expires and able to shoot...)*Not the case. She's lovely and would not steal anything except our hearts.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Damien Bona dies at 56

Damien Bona, co-author of "Inside Oscar: The Unofficial Good reputation for the Oscars," died in NY on Jan. 29, two days after cardiac arrest. He was 56.Bona, who was simply a lawyer but was lengthy obsessive about the Oscars, composed the voluminous reference use Mason Wiley it had been released in 1986, and Bona labored alone around the follow-up, released in 2002, after Wiley's dying in 1994. He was interested with who won the Academy awards however in a brief history from the ceremony, side tales and controversies.Additionally to his books around the Oscars, Bona also authored "Opening Shots: The Unusual, Unpredicted, Potentially Career Threatening First Roles That Released the Careers of 70 CelebritiesInch (1994) and "Starring John Wayne as Genghis Kahn: Hollywood's All-Time Worst Casting Blunders" (1996).Bona offered like a consultant to Bill Condon once the latter co-created this year's edition from the Academy awards.Bona was raised in New Milford, Conn., and gained levels from Columbia U., where he was film critic around the school paper, and NYU Law School but practiced being an attorney for just 2 yrs in early eighties, after which it he moved from NY towards the La area, home from the Academy of Movies Arts & Sciences. He's made it by his longtime companion, Rob Pena his mother along with a sister. Contact Variety Staff at news@variety.com

Miracle Castle stalwart Mark Nelson dies

Mark Nelson, chairman from the Academy of Magical Arts board of trustees, which runs the Miracle Castle in Hollywood, died Jan. 3 of natural causes. He was 58. Nelson used many other hats within the entertainment business. He composed instances of "The Smurfs," "The Actual Ghostbusters," "G.I. Joe" and "The Hunger." He seemed to be a voice-over artist whose distinctive baritone was heard on several advertisements -- and he was referred to as "the voice from the Miracle Castle." Nelson did a stint being an assistant to Beginning Steel, leader of Columbia Pictures, in addition to along with other studio professionals. In 1994, he became a member of Ridley and Tony Scott of Scott Free Prods. but was hired away in 2000 to operate being an entertainment-based legal assistant. He most lately labored in the lawyer Gang, Tyre, Ramer & Brown. Consider 1979, Nelson's existence really dedicated to his passion of miracle as well as the Miracle Castle. He would be a host along with a relief stage manager and done 14 Academy of Magical Arts Honours Shows and diverse "It's Miracle!" shows. He'd offered as chairman from the AMA board of trustees since 2007. "Many of us are deeply saddened through the untimely passing of Mark Nelson," stated Neil Patrick Harris, leader from the AMA board of company directors. "His value towards the Academy of Magical Arts of these a long time is immeasurable. He was the voice from the club, literally and figuratively, and will also be skipped by many people.Inch During the time of his passing, Nelson was focusing on a biography of miracle TV pioneer Mark Wilson. Nelson is made it by his parents along with a sister. A meeting of his existence is going to be held in the Miracle Castle on March 18. Contact Variety Staff at news@variety.com

Exclusive: Christine Woods Books Explosive Castle Guest Spot

Candice Accola The Vampire Diaries' Candice Accola says that Caroline and Bonnie are going to continue to grow much closer. In last week's episode, "All My Children," Caroline consoled Bonnie when her mother, Abby, was turned into a vampire. While it's always been Elena by Bonnie's side, Acccola says Caroline will be the one she turns to since her relationship with Elena is strained. Vampire Diaries Video: Kat Graham says Bonnie will go against Elena and stand by it "Caroline and Bonnie are at a very strong place," Accola says. "Last season there was a rough spot between Caroline and Bonnie being that when Caroline turned into a vampire it was everything that Bonnie was against, but Caroline has proven she's a good friend." The Vampire Diaries First Look: A new girl for Damon? In the video below, we chat with Accola on the set of Abby's house where she talks more about the pair's friendship and why Klaus' "dangling carrot" is tempting for Caroline. Keep checking back for more from our visit to the Atlanta set of The Vampire Diaries.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

'Rebecca' Musical Postponed Until Next Season

"Rebecca," the musical according to Daphne Du Maurier's classic suspense novel, won't reach Broadway this year. The production was slated to start preview performances in the Broadhurst Theatre on March 27 prior to an April 22 opening. Producers mentioned the postponement was because of deficiencies in financing. They intend to bring the show towards the Primary Stem next season. The storyline follows a brand new bride rivaling the memory of her husband's first wife. The 1940 film version was directed by Alfred Hitchcock, starred Joan Fontaine and Laurence Olivier, and won the Oscar for best picture. "It's with great disappointment that people have made a decision to postpone the Broadway debut of the phenomenal musical until next season," lead producer Ben Sprecher stated inside a statement launched Jan. 24. "'Rebecca' is really a grand and spectacular musical needing substantial capital, and it is not a secret that within this very negative economic system, raising money for Broadway is becoming even more complicated and laborious of computer has in the past always been."We're not far from meeting our financial goal, but we simply went lacking time for you to complete capital with rehearsals slated to come from two days. We're feeling that 'Rebecca' is simply too special of the musical to short change by any means. It's our responsibility towards the designers of the show, to the cast, our partners, our traders and our suppliers the complete financing is within place before rehearsals begin."'Rebecca' on Broadway should have the correct opportunity to continue the effective history it presently likes worldwide. My co-producers and that i remain very dedicated to getting this excellent show to NY next season."The initial book and lyrics are by Michael Kunze and music by Sylvester Levay. Christopher Hampton authored the British book adaptation and worked with with Kunze around the British lyrics. Michael Blakemore ("Hug Me, Kate") and Francesca Zambello ("The Little Mermaid") direct. This version took it's origin from the initial production, which opened in Vienna in 2006.You will find still a couple of shows introduced for Broadway with no theater, so one of these will most likely pounce around the now-available Broadhurst within the next couple of days. Included in this are "A Streetcar Named Desire," "The Toxic Avenger," and "The Fabulous Lies of Hollywood Whores." By David Sheward The month of january 24, 2012 "Rebecca," the musical according to Daphne Du Maurier's classic suspense novel, won't reach Broadway this year. The development was slated to start preview performances in the Broadhurst Theatre on March 27 prior to an April 22 opening. Producers mentioned the postponement was because of deficiencies in financing. They intend to bring the show towards the Primary Stem next season. The storyline follows a brand new bride rivaling the memory of her husband's first wife. The 1940 film version was directed by Alfred Hitchcock, starred Joan Fontaine and Laurence Olivier, and won the Oscar for the best picture. "It's with great disappointment that people have made a decision to postpone the Broadway debut of the phenomenal musical until next season," lead producer Ben Sprecher stated inside a statement launched Jan. 24. "'Rebecca' is really a grand and spectacular musical needing substantial capital, and it is not a secret that within this very negative economic system, raising money for Broadway is becoming even more complicated and laborious of computer has in the past been.InchWe're not far from meeting our financial goal, but we simply went lacking time for you to complete capital with rehearsals slated to start in 2 days. We're feeling that 'Rebecca' is simply too special of the musical to short change by any means. It's our responsibility towards the designers of the show, to the cast, our partners, our traders and our suppliers the complete financing is within place before rehearsals begin."'Rebecca' on Broadway should have the correct opportunity to continue the effective history it presently likes worldwide. My co-producers and that i remain very dedicated to getting this excellent show to NY next season."The initial book and lyrics are by Michael Kunze and music by Sylvester Levay. Christopher Hampton authored the British book adaptation and worked with with Kunze around the British lyrics. Michael Blakemore ("Hug Me, Kate") and Francesca Zambello ("The Small Mermaid") direct. This version took it's origin from the initial production, which opened in Vienna in 2006.You will find still a couple of shows introduced for Broadway with no theater, so one of these will most likely pounce around the now-available Broadhurst within the next couple of days. Included in this are "A Streetcar Named Desire," "The Toxic Avenger," and "The Fabulous Lies of Hollywood Whores."

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Cast confessions

Jim ParsonsLooking back at his college years, Parsons pokes fun at his options. "I majored in tv and radio,Inch he laughs. "I'm not sure things i was planning." However it soon grew to become apparent that there is just one factor he desired to do. "I'd a buddy who majored in theater, and that i viewed him and recognized just how much I skipped it. I understood then which i needed to try." His last "real" job before grad school at U. of North ParkOrThat Old Globe Theater was for Microsoft's city guide, Pavement, where he labored being an assistant. "There have been a number of days allocated to unemployment," he states, "however i never felt too lost in belief that things works out."Johnny GaleckiGalecki has behaved appropriately since age 7 so when cast like a regular on "American Dreamer" at 14, gone to live in Hollywood to reside by themself. Although he remained from trouble, Galecki confesses it had not been purely because of his impeccable work ethic. "I did not know a soul in La, except for anyone I had been dealing with,Inch recalls Galecki. "I most likely, because of the chance, might have gave in to the pressure from peers." Following a solid 17 years in the industry, Galecki required a couple of years off in 2005 to determine what else he could do. "A friend recommended I design lavatories," he states. "I honestly began to think about that a bit. I have even together with the Kohler factory."Kaley CuocoThough Cuoco got her start while very young, she briefly considered other career options. "I performed tennis for any very long time," states Cuoco, who was once a rated amateur within the Los Angeles Tennis Assn. "After I was more youthful, I needed to possibly play tennis or use horses, however i arrived on the hit show and stopped that dream. I had been like, 'I'll take this. This really is better.' " Among Cuoco's first roles was playing youthful Claire Danes on "My So-Known as Existence." "It offered me a taste of the items it had been enjoy being on the set, and that i fell deeply in love with it. I understood it had been the existence for me personally.InchSimon HelbergThe boy of actor Sandy Helberg and casting director Harriet Helberg eschewed acting growing up, rather concentrating on karate and music. "I had been a black belt in karate by age 10. I had been an organised, obsessive child and spent considerable time inside doing things," states Helberg, who also plays the piano appropriately. A job in "The significance of Being Serious" like a senior high school senior put Helberg on his current path. "I type of recognized it was within me, which i wanted to get it done rather than just watch."Kunal NayyarIndian native Nayyar found while very young he were built with a real knack for badminton. "It had been the only real sport where I could not really harmed, which assisted," jokes the actor who performed at club level in New Delhi. Nayyar gone to live in the usa in 1999 to pursue a diploma running a business, but made the decision acting was his calling. "I recognized which i loved standing on stage a lot more than Used to do finding yourself in a boardroom selling something I did not provide a shit about," he states. He's also recently married to overlook India 2006, Neha Kapur. "Really, the joke's on her behalf. She thinks I am a much more charming than I'm.InchBethany RauchThe stand-up comedian has Leader Bush's daughter Jenna by way of thanking on her career in showbiz. "Say what you should concerning the Rose bush administration, I type of owe everything for them,Inch states Rauch, whose one-lady show "The Miss Education of Jenna Rose bush" brought to looks on VH1's "Best Week Ever," a guest role on NBC's "Kath and Kim" and that which was said to be a 1-off on "Large Bang." "Next episode they stated, 'Well, return for an additional one.' After which it begun into this," she states. "This is an actor's dream become a reality it wound up being a lot more than it had been.InchMayim BialikIt has come about as an unexpected that from the entire cast, it is the former child actor that has probably the most extensive understanding of science. "I'm not sure whether it's little-known, but I've got a Ph.D. in neuroscience," states Bialik, who creates her very own science dialogue. "Much more of just a little-known fact about me is the fact that I am a comicbook nerd." If not involving her inner geek, mom of two also creates a website on raising a child. "I simply grew to become this unofficial representative for attachment raising a child. Kveller (an internet site on Jewish raising a child) provided my very own blog and I've got a book being released in March. It's type of crazy."'THE Large BANG THEORY' 100TH EPISODEGals grow new ground Authenticity apparent in scientific situations Timeslot shuffles don't slow ascent Syndie rankings strong for 'Big Bang' Cast confessions Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

Don Cheadle talks Iron Guy 3

Using the fuss all over the approaching Avengers spectacular, Shane Black's Iron Guy 3 remains shunted to the background somewhat. However, according to Don Cheadle, round three in the Iron Guy franchise might have everyone speaking once they have it in 2013."Mtss is a person's a lot more action-packed," mentioned Cheadle inside an interview with Entertainment Weekly. "It's crazy, it's a lot more fun, My character is a lot more dynamic and so i am searching toward it."Cheadle, who plays James Rhodes (also called War Machine) inside the Marvel world, will not be turning up inside the Avengers (to date as everyone knows), but joked he's guaranteed he'll get lots of screen in time the next Iron Guy outing."I've come across a version in the script," he mentioned, "however wasn't within it enough so they will have to [go back to enter board!"Cameras are likely to roll on Iron Guy 3 early this spring (virtually as soon as the publicity for your Avengers dies lower), while using film presently pencilled looking for a 2013 release date. Seems like RDJ will probably be reacting to Marvel-centric questions for some time later on...