Saturday, February 25, 2012

2012 Film Independent Spirit Honours -- Those who win List (Up-to-date)

Movieline's backstage in the Film Independent Spirit Honours, where Seth Rogen is hosting (and absolutely killing it) in the annual celebration of indie filmmaking, in a tent around the beach in Santa Monica. Want the irreverent, no holds-barred superstar-skewering monologue that Billy Very most definitely won't deliver tomorrow evening? Stay updated for clips of Rogen hitting the airwaves tonight. Meanwhile, follow along on Twitter (at @movieline) and appearance back here to determine the 2010 those who win up-to-date because they happen! Those who win outlined in bold below because they happen. BEST SUPPORTING MALE Albert Brooks Drive John Hawkes Martha Marcy May Marlene Christopher Plummer Beginners John C. Reilly Cedar plank Rapids Corey Stoll Night time in Paris BEST FIRST Script Mike Cahill, Brit Marling Another Earth J.C. Chandor Margin Call Patrick DeWitt Terri Phil Johnston Cedar plank Rapids Will Reiser 50/50 BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY Joel Hodge Bellflower Benjamin Kasulke The Off Hrs Darius Khondji Night time in Paris Guillaume Schiffman The Artist Jeffrey Waldron The Dynamiter BEST SUPPORTING FEMALE Jessica Chastain Take Shelter Anjelica Huston 50/50 Jesse McTeer Albert Nobbs Harmony Santana Gun Hill Road Shailene Woodley The Descendants JOHN CASSAVETES AWARD Bellflower Circumstance Hello Lonesome Pariah The Dynamiter BEST MALE LEAD Demin Bichir A Much Better Existence Jean Dujardin The Artist Ryan Gosling Drive Woodsy Harrelson Rampart Michael Shannon Take Shelter BEST DOCUMENTARY An African Election Bill Cunningham NY The Interrupters The Redemption of General Butt Naked I Was Here BEST Script Frederick Cedar plank Footnote Michel Hazanavicius The Artist Tom McCarthy Mutually Beneficial Mike Mills Beginners Alexander Payne, Nat Faxon, Jim Rash The Descendants BEST Worldwide FILM A Separation (Iran) Melancholia (Denmark/Sweden/France/Germany) Shame (United kingdom) The Little One Having a Bike (Belgium/France/Italia) Tyrannosaur (United kingdom) ROBERT ALTMAN AWARD Margin Call BEST FIRST FEATURE Another Earth In the household Margin Call Martha Marcy May Marlene Natural Selection BEST DIRECTOR Michel Hazanavicius The Artist Mike Mills Beginners Shaun Nichols Take Shelter Alexander Payne The Descendants Nicolas Winding Refn Drive BEST FEMALE LEAD Lauren Ambrose Think about Me Rachael Harris Natural Selection Adepero Oduye Pariah Elizabeth Olsen Martha Marcy May Marlene Michelle Williams My Week with Marilyn BEST FEATURE 50/50 Beginners Drive Take Shelter The Artist The Descendants

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Oxygen heads to 'Brooklyn 11223'

Oxygen is shifting its eye toward "Brooklyn 11223." Newest reality skein from the youth-skewing NBCUniversal cabler will launch March 26. Series looks into the lives of twentysomethings whose friendships have been torn apart by betrayal. Title refers to the ZIP code of Brooklyn neighborhood Bay Ridge and surrounding areas that include Coney Island, Brighton Beach and Bensonhurst. Series is produced by Ish Entertainment with Michael Hirschorn, Wendy Roth, Ethan Goldman and Lenid Rolov exec producing. Contact Stuart Levine at stuart.levine@variety.com

'Friday Night Lights' Actor Kyle Chandler Hunts Bin Laden, Two More Feel Michael Bay's 'Pain'

Michael Fassbender is using his newfound fame to develop a film about an Irish legend close to his heart. Meanwhile, Rob Corddry joins Michael Bay's "Pain and Gain," Nonso Anozie will play "Ender's Game" and Kyle Chandler is the latest to hunt Osama Bin Laden with Kathryn Bigelow. It's February 21, and this is today's casting call. Michael Fassbender Plans Movie About Cuchulainn Despite his recent Oscar snub, Michael Fassbender is one of the biggest actors to blow up on the Hollywood scene this year. That's likely why he's taking advantage of that popularity to develop a project for himself. Variety is reporting that Fassbender and "Public Enemies" scribe Ronan Bennett are working on a movie about the Irish myth Cuchulainn. Two More To Michael Bay's "Pain And Gain"? Variety has the news that funnyman Rob Corddry is the latest actor to join Michael Bay's next project, "Pain and Gain." He'll be joining Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne Johnson and Ed Harris in the film. Corddry will play John Mese, a former competitive body builder who is Wahlberg's boss at a gym. Meanwhile, Latino Review is reporting that John Turturro is also in talks to join the flick. Nonso Anozie Plays "Ender's Game" Three more stars have joined the cast of "Ender's Game." Deadline is reporting that "The Grey" star Nonso Anozie will play Sergeant Dap. In addition, Stevie Ray Dallimore will play Ender's father and Andrea Powell will play his mother. The film is set to hit theaters on March 15, 2013. Kyle Chandler Will Hunt Bin Laden "Friday Night Lights" star Kyle Chandler is the latest actor to join Kathryn Bigelow's untitled movie about the hunt to find Osama Bin Laden. Deadline reports that he joins a cast that also includes Jessica Chastain, Jason Clarke, Joel Edgerton, Chris Pratt, Edgar Ramirez and Mark Strong. The flick is due to hit theaters on December 19. Jim Caviezel Joins "The Tomb" "The Tomb" just gained another major player. Producer Mark Canton told The Matthew Aaron Show (via Collider) that Jim Caviezel has joined Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone in the film. Apparently Caviezel will play the warden at the prison that the action duo escape from, and will be the antagonist of the film. In Casting Call, the MTV Movies team rounds up the day's biggest casting news and offers it up to you on a silver platter. If you're looking to see which movie your favorite actor has booked next, look no further. Tell us what you think in the comments section and on Twitter!

Monday, February 20, 2012

U.S.-China Deal Is At The Berlin Air: EFM Wrapup

Late Friday, the Whitened House introduced a brand new cope with China that will permit more foreign films to become launched within the nation’s cinemas — and much more profit the pockets of U.S. galleries as well. Following the news broke, Mark Damon, whose Experience Limitless offered on the ecu Film Market’s most popular title, 2 Guns, explained: I've got a feeling what just happened had been perceived through the Chinese. Purchasers lost entirely pressure and having to pay large amounts for theatrical releases — amounts you couldnt afford should you be just likely to video or TV. Purchasers, Damon noted, were also willing to stop censorship clauses throughout the EFM, which went alongside the needed-ended Berlin Worldwide Film Festival. Until recently they'd perform a two-tier deal: X if your movie went theatrical and Y whether it didnt and Y could be substantially less. This time around, they werent insisting on individuals. The brand new agreement enables foreign galleries a 25% share of box office instead of the standard 13% and offers for 14 additional game titles outdoors the 20-film quota. Chinese box office is forecasted hitting $5 billion from the potential 16,000 screens in 2015. You will find presently about 6,200 screens. Discuss an excuse for product. One European professional informs me they’ve heard that on pictures where youd normally be prepared to get, say, $50,000, china will pay around $500,000. China typically buys a variety from art house to genre to blockbusters, although films specific for theatrical are usually tentpoles like recent hit Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol. (Family fare also offers a location: Vincent Maraval of untamed Bunch informs me one of the films hes offered to China among the greatest theatrical hits wasMarch From The Penguins.) The recently reduced limitations stipulate that the film should be launched within the IMAX or three dimensional format and when that clause is met, they are able to also venture out via 2D. Which will surely mean more room — and competition — for large Hollywood pictures, but indies also needs to benefit. Included in the agreement, China certification plans is now able to discussed on commercial terms comparable along with other proportionately sized marketplaces as the government will even promote the doorway of other marketers. FilmNations Glen Basner informs me, We indies never really had any chance to obtain a quota slot, however its happening fairly regularly. FilmNation handled worldwide sales on three dimensional underwater thriller Sanctum, which made over $20 million in China. The marketplace is gradually opening, he states, as the new deal benefits everyone. Now its as much as us to provide the films. FilmNations hot EFM game titles incorporated J.C. Chandor’s All Sheds and Steven Soderberghs Bitter Pill. In front of the U.S.-China announcement, Patrick Wachsberger, co-chair of Lionsgate Film Group, explained hed seen seen an elevated Chinese presence for more than a year among this area office boom. It will appear, however, that lots of purchasers will also be further urged to purchase because the VOD marketplace is presently growing — though that is certainly dependent on debate just how much that growth continues without government limitations being enforced. Indeed, you will find no VOD quotas, and Maraval also keeps “the costs are high and VOD works when you are able distribute towards the entire country. In other growth areas, Im told Columbia was offering more than ever before in the EFM since VOD is growing there, as the United kingdom, France, Russia and Japan will also be at the top of VOD. In Japan, several executives let me know marketers you will find now more prone to consider pre-buys. Japan are beginning to purchase again. Theres more competition, meaning pre-buys are more inclined and individuals will be ready to take more risk, states Elle Driver’s Adeline Fontan Tessaur, who offered Berlin opening-evening film Farewell, My Full to Gaga. Prices haven't arrived at the levels from the pre-crisis days, but they're returning. Following a financial worries and last years devastating tsunami, Maraval states they require cinema now above all else”. The nation within the most difficulty at this time isItaly. Thats the greatest question mark, Basner states, since the marketplace is in flux with purchasing at RAI basically frozen. Medusa can also be purchasing less because its trading in local productions. There's no knowledge of where free TV values come in annually, Basner states, which causes it to be tricky to understand how to adjust. Maria Grazia Vairo, mind of purchases and purchasers at indie Italo distributor Bald eagle Pictures — which acquired Summits hot supernatural love story Beautiful Creaturesat the EFM — informs me, The marketplace is extremely, very tough. Theres just one pay-TV, two free Televisions and VOD hasnt removed, now its nearly box office without any ancillaries. Across all Italian indies in the EFM, she states there have been no more than five pre-buys. We dont fully realize when things can change, everybody is seeing what goes on. Fontan Tessaur adds that Italia may be the last deal you need to do now. Samantha Horley in the UKs Salt Company, which just introduced Jennifer Aniston comedy-dramaMiss You Already, informs me, You need to write them back like a dead market, let's say you sell its an added bonus. This completely affects the way you finance a movie, she adds. Talking about financial worries, Greek purchasing hasnt experienced around one may think. Damon states. Normally, amounts in A holiday in greece came lower, although not for that large pictures. I had been getting offers at levels Ive seen before, theyre just fostering regarding their capability to eventually have the ability to purchase these pictures. Basner states A holiday in greece continues to be purchasing and costs could be modified to make certain the company there's healthy. Its one factor when they buy, nevertheless its another when they cant pay for this annually later, he states, adding, You will find occasions when marketers not pay and occasions you realize theyre really suffering and thats the situation here so you want to be an energetic participant and help the way we can. Fontan Tessaur has got the same take: You train with them on prices — we must support them. She estimations prices in A holiday in greece have fallen up to 30%-50% previously 3 years. Around the overall upside, most people Ive spoken with are thinking of getting a proper Cannes market. In line with the experience with EFM, we ought to expect a powerful Cannes marketplace for pre-sales of strong items whether large release or areas items, states Wachsberger. Horley adds: Im feeling great about Cannes. Theres something to become stated for being released another finish of the tunnel where one can begin to see the lie from the land. Its a really tricky time at this time but when you remain realistic, individuals are pre-purchasing, they are doing need movies plus they do want movies.

Saturday, February 18, 2012

Academy awards: Jesse McTeer Albert Nobbs

Around the morning of Oscar nominations, most stars wait nervously to listen to their very own title introduced. But Jesse McTeer, Best Supporting Actress nominee for Albert Nobbs, was wishing to listen to another title first: Glenn Close, who stars as Nobbs and it has spent 3 decades attempting to bring this unusual tale towards the giant screen. The British actress got her wish: Close was nominated for the best actress, therefore the two can savor the moment together. She spoken with AwardsLine contributor Diane Haithman. AWARDSLINE: You had been nominated for any Golden Globe for representing Hubert, a lady living like a guy in 1800s Ireland, but Close wasn't nominated for playing Nobbs, additionally a lady masquerading like a guy. You're also within the cast of Shuts Forex series Damages. You'll want breathed a sigh of relief when the two of you made the cut for that Academy awards. McTEER: If she hadnt been nominated I'd have cut my arms. Oh, yeah. That could have been horrible. I wouldnt have wanted it either. I had been watching the bulletins around the sofa within the eco-friendly room in the Todayshow, and that i only agreed to be kind of holding my breath to determine whether Glenn was nominated, and she or he was. I Quickly was very excited. AWARDSLINE: I suppose for any film such as this, honours mean a lot more than they are doing for, say, a success film such as the Help. Would be the nominations alone enough to spur box office for Albert Nobbs? McTEER: Absolutely. All it requires is perfect for individuals to be advised from it. Theyll say, “Ooh, gosh, if it is got nominations, it should be great.” Weve already won. AWARDSLINE: We spoken to shut prior to the Oscar nominations, and she or he spoke concerning the challenge of marketing the film but nonetheless maintaining some aspects of surprise, especially in the situation of the character. McTEER: Nowadays were on the web — you cannot keep things secret inside a film any longer. When you realize the secrets out, you may as well opt for it and never pretend that it is not there. AWARDSLINE: Glenn referred to the scene in which you reveal yourself like a lady to Nobbs because the surprise appearance of the incredible breasts. Its a really bold move, so opposite of how the timid Mr. Nobbs would behave. Have you have hesitation in doing that scene? McTEER: No, not whatsoever. I pressed for this to become as funny once we might make it, like smoking the cigarette, to ensure that the entire factor was funny rather than, “Oh, my God!” — striking you within the mind having a hammer. Also it wasnt for affordable thrills. The crowd needs to understand Albert, the concept that Albert may be uncovered by somebody, and just how frightening which was for him. AWARDSLINE: You've stated that in creating the smoothness of Hubert you attempted to look as huge as possible, to consider just as much space as you possibly can. Have there been any costuming or camera methods used to play in the contrast of the stature and Glenn Shuts Albert? McTEER: The truth is, she really is simply really little, and Im really tall. Im 6 feet . 5-inch and shes 4-feet-1 — no, but shes 5-feet-4 if shes lucky. And she or he was putting on flat footwear, which she normally will not do. But because shes so effective, you think about her to be larger than she really is. I additionally bought quite large boots, with quite large heels. And That I used a great deal of padding. AWARDSLINE: In interviews, Glenn always appears to consult Albert Nobbs because he. Would you make reference to your character, Hubert, as she or he? McTEER: He. Really. Yeah. I believe Hubert just thinks about Hubert as Hubert. I am talking about, if she'd an option she'd still live like a guy, and so i think Hubert thinks about herself weight loss male than female. Things I desired to create was someone who was a bit the very best of both mobile phone industry's, who had all of the great characteristics of manliness, you realize, that freedom and also the confidence and also the Alpha maleness, but the great characteristics of femaleness, the taking care of and kindness. AWARDSLINE: Your character is really a smaller amount tragic than poor Mr. Nobbs. McTEER: My character is not tragic whatsoever. He suffers an emergency, but is not a tragic character obviously. I believe Hubert is upbeat. AWARDSLINE: Despite the fact that now weve seen you in the Golden Globes along with other honours shows, individuals will surely become more curious to help you inside your evening gown compared to what they will another stars. The who're you putting on factor is going to be elevated to another level. McTEER: Yeah, since the difference is going to be remarkable. AWARDSLINE: Perhaps you have written an address? McTEER: I havent even found an outfit. Just allow me to overcome now. (McTeer photo: Getty Images)

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

'Smash': And also the Marilyn Role Would Go To...

[Warning: This story consists of spoilers from Monday's "Callbacks" episode of Smash.] Pitting the lady nearby facing the Broadway veteran, NBC's "Smash" crowned its Lana Turner throughout Monday's "Callbacks" episode, with Megan Hilty's Ivy obtaining the pivotal role within the play at the middle of the musical drama.Within the hour, Ivy was presented with similar conditions the morally upstanding Karen (Katharine McPhee) faced within the premiere when, throughout a training session, Derek (Jack Davenport) designed a move ahead the longtime ensemble player. After battling in excess of ten years, Ivy elected to not shun his advances and rather put her career first and rested with him.Just how close was Karen to landing the part? Very close, it works out. Within an early draft from the 70-page "Smash" pilot -- which creator Theresa Rebeck cut 20 pages from because it developed once the project moved from Showtime to NBC -- the newcomer ends up landing the coveted role."Around the pilot, we really had Team Ivy and Team Karen people around the set saying, 'I think Ivy should have it,A and 'I think Karen should have it,AInch Rebeck informs "The Hollywood Reporter." "And So I visited [executive producers] Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman and that i stated, 'Let's be sensible.A I had been writing Episode 2 and requested, 'Would you actually take this seriously? For that first workshop of the completely new musical, can you create it for her?'"Shaiman and Wittman both stated exactly the same factor: that Karen was pretty eco-friendly if this found Broadway experience. Ironically, the duo were studying the identical factor if this found casting the Broadway manufacture of "Catch Me If You're Able ToInch lead with Aaron Tveit, who, Rebeck recalls, they stated was too eco-friendly at that time to star within the production."That's really -- literally -- what you will use somebody who has no training but is really a obvious tremendous talent," Rebeck states. "You insert them in the ensemble and season them. So this is where we are going."And that is what went down with Tveit, who ultimately arrived charge in "Catch Me."Although it seems that McPhee's Karen is ensemble-bound, that does not imply that "Smash's" Marilyn will stay the same throughout the show's 15-episode run, thinking about Ivy's early bad behavior with Derek and also the high-profile role."I have done many of these training courses and reading through and there is no such factor as job stability," Broadway veteran Hilty ("Wicked") states. "You may be changed inside a heartbeat also it sets the stakes through the roof and makes people behave with techniques they would not normally behave."As the workshop role is Ivy's, it's anyone's guess whether it is a part she will hold onto, particularly with Karen likely landing within the ensemble. The 2-way race could likely expand to incorporate another when Uma Thurman involves play a famous and hard superstar teasing with the thought of starring within the production."The casting of Marilyn [revealed in Episode 2] might not be who it's in the finish of year,Inch NBC Entertainment leader Robert Greenblatt told reporters at January's Television Experts Association's winter press tour.Exactly what do you think about Ivy as Marilyn? Who'd you at long last want to see star in "Marilyn"? Smash airs Mondays at 10 p.m. on NBC. The Hollywood Reporter

Sunday, February 12, 2012

Jennifer Aniston Says Miss You Already

She's on for the dramedyGoing purely on box office rather than critical reaction, Jennifer Aniston had a successful 2011 with comedies Just Go With It and Horrible Bosses. And now she's aiming to blend a little more drama into the comedy sauce, signing on to star in Paul Andrew Williams' Miss You Already.Williams wrote the script with Morwenna Banks, and the story follows how two life-long friends' relationship is negatively affected when one becomes pregnant and the other falls seriously ill. It doesn't sound like a laugh-riot, but we're keeping our fingers crossed. Entertainment One will bring the film over here, and Williams plans to start shooting this summer. Aniston's name is helping drum up other sales at the European Film Market.The director's most recent film, Song For Marion, is now moving through post-production on its way to the screen. Aniston, meanwhile, will next be seen alongside Paul Rudd in David Wain's new comedy Wanderlust. That will stroll into UK cinemas on March 2.

Saturday, February 11, 2012

Supernatural Episode Recap: "Plucky Pennywhistle's Magical Menagerie"

Unicorns, laser-eyed robots, killer sharks and cranky clowns all have an affect on this latest installment of Supernatural. Regrettably, Mike is around the business finish of the brutal beating through the things he fears most. Meanwhile, Dean finds something he loves: a huge Slinky. During the last seven seasons of Supernatural, we have many userful stuff here about Mike and Dean. We have learned their likes as well as their dislikes. We have learned their most favorite lingo and the things they prefer to eat and put on. But as this is a horror show, we have also learned what they are scared of. For example, we all know Dean hates to fly. Season 1's "Phantom Traveler" had him face that fear to amusing results. In Season 2's "Everyone Loves a Clown, we discovered something about Sammy: He's an excellent large anxiety about individuals circus freaks known as clowns. This latest episode had the youngest Winchester fighting that fear once again. By fighting, I am talking about getting his cute self beaten, battered and bruised. Poor Sammy. I do not mind saying I had been fearing "Plucky Pennywhistle's Magical Menagerie" (also known as "PPMM") for a few reasons. 1. Typing that lengthy ass title takes forever. Therefore it is only going to take place once. 2. Similar to Sammy, I personally don't like clowns. However, Used to do pull through "Everyone Loves a Clown" in older days, and so i had high hopes. Obviously the episode did not waste whenever dealing with individuals circus monstrosities. Sam's running from these questions scene that's similar to Dean's own running escapade that went lower in Season 4's "Yellow Fever." But Sammy has something real to become scared of while Dean only thought he did. His tormentor would be a cute little doggy. Not the 2nd introduction of Pennywise, the frightening clown from Stephen King's book and subsequent small-series known as "It." Things I loved about "PPMM": -I love the very fact the recap demonstrated Sam's coulrophobia (anxiety about clowns) from Season 2. It appears such a long time ago, right? -The Supernatural title page was customized to suit the theme during the day. Unpredicted and incredibly awesome. -That Plucky/Chuck E. Cheese-type place looked properly annoying for just about any adult to go in. -The Jack Bauer/24-ant countdown clock with associated seem effect would be a nice touch. -Dean getting a cryptic conversation with Frank with an actual pay phone: "I'm the Egg Guy." Loved Sam's response to hearing it too. -Dean pointed out being from the hot chicks game for some time. A great move thinking about what went down to him within the last episode together with his one-evening stand and also the "daughter" who attempted to kill him. That's enough to obtain anybody to place a halt on all hookups immediately. Even Dean Winchester. Question how lengthy his moratorium can last? -We discover the genesis for Sam's fear. It appears when Large Dad Winchester was most likely away, Dean accustomed to ditch Mike at Plucky's so he may go get women. I do not blame Mike for developing this fear. What else was designed to happen? -I really like Mike saying the mantra Dean told him: "Whether it will bleed, you are able to kill it." -Loved all of the different names for that bad dreams that found existence: "Vamptopus" "Octopus" "Dractopus" "Land Shark" "Seabiscuit the Impaler" -Could it be me or did the vibe between your siblings appear a little more enjoyable? Mike was smiling more at Dean's jokes. More than ever before before. Even the poor quality ones. I loved that. -The dying by unicorn scene was great. Guy thought he was obvious from the danger. Then your horn comes piercing with the man's chest. Awesome. Loved once the unicorn was running and rainbows were being released of their ass. too -I love that Mike could acquire some punches in. Individuals clowns deserved it. -Obviously Dean really wants to purchase a giant Slinky. Obviously he is doing. -Love Mike looking to get tough using the Plucky employees. Love Dean attempting to help that kid after which the inability to consume the Plucky pizza since it tastes like "butt." -I never expected a Breaking Bad reference about this show. How awesome is the fact that? -Once the kid pointed out the robot had "laser eyes," all I possibly could think about was Ronald from Season 2's "Nightshifter" cheap he initially thought the frightening shape-shifter would be a Mandroid. -Kooky Plucky worker Howard was the reason. He'd each one of these bad dreams arrived at existence and off parents while he was clearly messed up -- he blamed his parents for his brother's dying. However the trigger seemed to be the truth that he did not obtain the manager's job. Would you imagine him as manager? I believe not. This episode was a disagreement against art therapy for children. -High cliff was the Plucky worker within the lion suit. I question when they named the smoothness following the show's bodyguard Clif Kosterman. -Following the 24 clock expires, here's the way they tell us we are in our: having a lower third in large type that states: RIGHT FRIGGIN' NOW. Obviously the neighborhood CW funnel covered a variety of it track of bugs and things like that. Boo. -Mike got glitter'd in addition to bruised up. But he faced his fear. Great for Mike. -Loved loved loved that last scene between Mike and Dean. Dean was full-on laughing. I recall him doing by using Castiel within an episode. However I do not ever remember this type of full laugh as he was with Mike. Maybe "Hell House" from Season 1? It had been nice. It had been also nice that Mike got Dean the large Slinky he wanted a lot. Obviously, Dean takes things a tad too far and will get Mike a stuffed clown. Not awesome, Dean. -I really like anytime the boys can discuss a few of their encounters once they were becoming an adult -- bad or good. And that we got a bit of of this within this episode. Dean even pointed out how father accustomed to haul him around as he would be a kid. "PPMM" would be a fun episode. We wanted something similar to this. The Winchester siblings haven't had much when it comes to fun inside a very long time. It has been lots of depression and loss and grief this year. And That I have that Sammy most likely does not think being pummelled by clowns is his type of fun but when it resulted for the reason that final scene, I am okay by using it. And in the looks from the sneak look for the following Supernatural, all of the fun is finished. And drama and Sam's hellucinations have returned. Plus, Dean appears like he's in quite the frightening predicament. Take it on. However, I might have to watch "PPMM" a few more occasions. Random Ideas -Did Dean really say "no booze?" Could he stop like this? I am talking about, I recieve it. He'd been imbibing as he had the main one-evening stand. But nonetheless. Let's wait and watch how lengthy his "no consuming" act lasts. -Are generally Mike and Dean turning out to be Danny Glover also known as Roger Murtaugh in the Lethal Weapon franchise? In "The Slice Women" Dean states he's "too old with this.Inch Now it's Sam's submit this episode. -Oh and apparently Fred Savage in the Question Years is really a Leviathan now. Love that. Some Favorite Lines (thanks to authors Andrew Dabb/Daniel Loflin) -"I'm the Egg Guy. Seriously, Frank. Pay phones? I am talking about, seriously. I am obtaining the clap off this factor just touching it." -"What exactly shall we be searching for? An octovamp? A vamptopus?" "That's crazy for us, right?" "It will push the envelope." -"Cops possess a theory?" "Yeah, they believe the ball washer made it happen.Inch "The what?" "The...ball washer." "The what?" "The ball..." -"Close, but no Seabiscuit." -"This is a shark bite." "Yeah." "And knowing through the radius, I'd say a 20-footer a minimum of. (Mike provides a look) Shark Week, guy. How can you not watch that? Entire week of sharks." "You frightened of robots?" "They've laser eyes!" -"Yeah, we do not care that you simply uh, you realize, broke bad or whatever." -"What exactly do you consider?Inch "I believe the bitchy mother plus uh, sad kid, plus uh place pad with something nuts written onto it equals crazy corpse." show less

Friday, February 10, 2012

John Goodman nears deal for Roseanne Barr pilot

GoodmanBarrJohn Goodman is poised to reunite with Roseanne Barr in the NBC comedy pilot "Downwardly Mobile." Goodman is close to finalizing a deal to costar in the pilot from 20th Century Fox TV and scribe Eric Gilliland and Barr. Barr stars as the owner of a mobile home park who becomes a surrogate mother to many of its residents. Goodman will play one of those residents, an ex-Marine who is friendly with Barr's character. Barr and Goodman had sitcom chemistry as spouses Roseanne and Dan Conner in the ABC laffer "Roseanne," which ran from 1988-1997. Goodman's been prominent in a range of supporting roles in recent years, notably on HBO's "Treme" and the Oscar-nommed "The Artist." Contact Cynthia Littleton at cynthia.littleton@variety.com

Pilot Season: Fall Reeser Joins ABC's Final Option

Fall Reeser Fall Reeser, who co-starred on ABC's No Regular Family last season, will return to the network in Shawn Ryan's drama pilot Final Option, Deadline reviews.Pilot Season: Andre Braugher lands lead in Shawn Ryan's Last ResortThe project follows a U.S. nuclear submarine crew introduced by Capt. Marcus Chaplin (Andre Braugher), who defies orders to fire place nuclear missiles. Consequently, they produce a camping by having an island that's where you can a NATO listening station.Reeser may have Kylie, a lobbyist on her behalf family's weapons manufacturing company."Just reserved an amazing role in @ShawnRyanTV's pilot 'Last Resort'... so excited!! :) :) :)" Reeser tweeted Thursday evening.Pilot Season: Daisy Betts cast in ABC's Last ResortEarlier now, Daisy Betts (Harry's Law) appeared to become cast inside the pilot as Sophistication Shepard, the gutsy newbie for the submarine crew who's a family group friend of Chaplin's.