CBS Buys Adaptation of Israeli Series Existence Is not Everything

CBS Logo design CBS has bought the variation from the Israeli series, Existence Is not Everything, Deadline reviews. The comedy follows a lately divorced couple who still stay involved with each other peoples lives. "You cannot divorce your boyfriend or girlfriend,Inch creator Daniel Lappin describes concerning the series. "There's this type of high divorce rate within the U.S., with no a person in a position to capture the funny side of divorce." Catch on all of our pilot news Lappin continues to remain active in the series and can co-write the script with Buddies alum Mike Sikowitz. Existence Is not Things are Israel's most effective sitcom and it is in the ninth and final season.

As they'd like it

Rhys Ifans and Joely Richardson hang out. For one night only, the Tudors reigned again in London at the Oct. 25 bow of "Anonymous." Discussing whether Shakespeare did pen the works attributed to his name, Rhys Ifans gave his take: "There is absolutely no evidence to prove, or to qualify, that William Shakespeare of Stratford was the author of these plays." He concluded that his character, the Earl of Oxford, "is a very convincing candidate." "I believe that there's a question mark," said Joely Richardson, who plays Queen Elizabeth I, pretending to ponder the issue. "The Oxfordians, the Baconians, the Stratfordians, some people say it was a woman, some people say it was this collaboration -- so I look forward to further investigation." Helmer Roland Emmerich joined his cast including Rafe Spall, David Thewlis and Jamie Campbell Bower for the festivities. Post screening, guests went on to a whiskey-fueled afterparty at the May Fair Hotel. Contact Variety Staff at news@variety.com

'Harry Potter' DVDs Returning Late 2012, Early 2013

When I suggested that another "Harry Potter" complete DVD boxed set was on its way in the next year or so, I wasn't very far off. Warner Bros might be making a big deal of the fact that "Harry Potter" DVDs are being taken off shelves starting December 29, but they won't be gone forever. In fact, one head honcho over at WB says that yes, there will be a new even better special edition boxed set of all eight "Potter" DVDs due out by the end of 2012. Entertainment Weekly chatted with Warner Bros's senior VP and general manager of their theatrical catalog Jeff Baker, who says that execs at WB are planning on a new boxed set focused on special features due out next year. "There is discussion internally about aggregating assets from all of these films over the last decade and adding some new things -- weve never done an Ultimate Edition on the final two films -- and doing some grand kind of piece," he says. "It could be the end of 2012 or the beginning of 13." In other words, the current boxed set that is coming out on November 11 that has all eight "Potter" DVDs doesn't sound like the be-all-end-all collector's item for die-hard "Potter" fans, which explains why the current boxed set is going for $60 on Amazon.com, by all intents and purposes a steal. If you -- like me -- have been saving your pretty pennies for a compilation that includes a whole slew of special features, perhaps its best to hold off on purchasing the DVDs until next year when the (better) edition comes out. Baker adds that, though WB has been making a big deal about how they're pulling the "Potter" DVDs off shelves on December 29, the DVDs will probably still be around at the beginning of next year. It's not that WB is issuing a recall of the DVDs, it's that they won't be shipping out any new ones. "Even though there could be a sense of urgency from the consumers' perspective, there will be 'Potter' product come the first of the year," he explains. "But over time, theyll be less and less of that inventory. At some point, whether it's next April or May or June or July, it'll probably be very difficult to find 'Harry Potter' product, especially if you're looking for the third movie or the fifth movie, for example." If you had been getting worried that you'd never be able to find a "Potter" DVD again after December 29, this should ease your fears. The Boy Who Lived isn't going to be gone forever, and he'll likely be back before you even get a chance to really miss him. With that in mind, plus their reassurance that there will still be Potter product on shelves next year (though rarer in the springish season), does that make you feel less rushed about getting Potter now? Tell us in the comments section below or on Twitter!

'Leverage' Star Aldis Hodge Lands 'The East' Role

Aldis Hodge goes East.The "Leverage" actor remains attracted on for just about any supporting role in Fox Searchlight's "The East," presently shooting in Louisiana. The eco-terrorist thriller is directed by Zal Batmanglij and centers around a contract worker who infiltrates an anarchist group, known to as "The East," and finds herself falling due to its leader.Hodge may have an ex-military part of the townspeople who's connected using the audience. He's repped by Paradigm as well as the Priluck Company.The film also stars Ellen Page, Alexander Skarsgard, Patricia Clarkson and Brit Marling, who co-written with Batmanglij. Jocelyn Hayes and Michael Costigan are coming up with.Hodge is seen as Alec Hardison when Leverage returns to TNT on November. 27. His previous film credits include "Die Hard getting a Vengeance," "Bed mattress of Roses," "The Stone House," "The Lady Killings" and "Large Momma's House." The Hollywood Reporter

Jason Segel and Reese Witherspoon May Make 'Sex Tape' for Sony

Jason Segel and Nicholas Stoller are the patron saints of awkward sex comedies after 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall,' and it appears the duo may team-up again for 'Sex Tape.' Deadline reports that Segel and Reese Witherspoon are in talks to co-star in the film, a raunchy comedy about a married couple who decides to spice up their sex life by incorporating a video camera -- a great idea, until the tape of their sexual exploits goes missing. Sony purchased the spec script for 'Sex Tape' by writer Kate Angelo in June for a reported seven-figures. If Stoller directs, it would be his third time doing so with Segel as star; in addition to 'Sarah Marshall,' Stoller directed Segel in 'Five-Year Engagement,' which is due in 2012. The two also co-wrote the script for 'The Muppets.' As for Witherspoon's involvement. Variety reporter Jeff Sneider wrote on Twitter that the Oscar-winning star is a "long-shot" to appear in 'Sex Tape.' Other actresses who may star include Amy Adams, Emily Blunt, Rose Byrne and Jennifer Garner. [via Deadline] [Photo: AP/Getty] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook RELATED

Eliminate: Archie Cookson

An Agent Pictures production. (International sales: Seven & Seven, London.) Produced by Ioanna Karavella. Executive producer, David Bunker. Directed, written by Rob Holder.With: Paul Rhys, Claire Skinner, Paul Ritter, Georgia King, Ewan Stewart, Nicholas Day, Phillip Manikum, Richard Cambridge, Freddy Downham, Juan Herrera, Gabriel Vick, Marc Danbury.An ambitious Brit indie that doesn't quite meet the expectations it raises, "Eliminate: Archie Cookson" starts as a droll sad-sack spin on spy spoofery, but by the end has shifted from comedy toward a dramatic heft its spindly legs can't support. While that awkward tonal mix ultimately makes for an offbeat curio rather than a fully satisfying night out, d.p.-turned-writer-helmer Rob Holder's debut feature remains a diverting harbinger of better work to come. Offshore home-format sales look likely. Title figure (Paul Rhys, in his first bigscreen lead since 2002's "Food of Love") is a failure by any standard, particularly that of his ex-wife, Camilla (Claire Skinner). Once an Intelligence Dept. up-and-comer, he's now slunk sufficiently down the ladder to hold his position -- these days little more than office grunt work -- solely thanks to pitying, influential in-laws. While former spouse and horribly precocious son Hector (Freddy Downham) still occupy tony digs and high social status, Archie spends nights drinking in his dreary flat, days sleepwalking through Russian-to-English translation duties. He's literally asleep on the job (slumped out of sight in an audio transcription booth) when assassins with silencers gun down his co-workers over some missing old Cold War audiotapes that could compromise the integrity of government, as well as two elderly gentlemen spymasters (Philip Manikum, Nicholas Day). The two coolly decide that Archie -- who now has the incriminating reels in his possession -- must die too, dispatching veteran Ennis (Paul Miller) to do the deed. But since Ennis and Archie were colleagues in better days, Ennis gives him 24 hours to return the goods and hopefully save his own life. Naturally, things don't go as planned, though once "Eliminate" turns into a relatively straightforward espionage film, its budgetary and imaginative limitations become more apparent. What starts out as a dry sendup of "The Spy Who Came in From the Cold"-type mellers grows steadily less comedic, and without the emotional weight or clever, suspenseful twists needed to up the narrative ante. In particular, the film takes too seriously the protag's relationships with Camilla and new squeeze Lucy (Georgia King), a slightly ditzy bombshell of suspect loyalties. The finale flirts with tragedy, but the lightweight pic can't handle it. There are enough appealing elements here to make one wish for a remake that correctly balances the seriocomedy, ideally hewing more toward the ironic, satirical tenor David Hamill's score (breezily nodding to '60s genre pics) maintains throughout. Holder demonstrates a sure hand with his accomplished cast, a nice feel for deadpan scene pacing, and an ease with the bricks-and-mortar aspects of making a modest enterprise look like a pricier one. Rhys is always watchable, but the show is pretty well stolen by Miller, whose American-accented friendly foe elevates fair-to-good material with a very funny mix of deep-dyed cynicism and unexpected hominess.Camera (color, HD), Stein Stie; editor, Valentina Riva; music, David Hamill; production designer, Nicola Dietmann; art director, Tanya Miller; costume designer, Amanda Hambleton; sound, Daniel Chu Owen; sound designers, Mark Kenna, Alex Hudd; visual effects supervisor, James Price; assistant director, Simon Haveland; casting, Camilla Evans. Reviewed on DVD, San Francisco, Oct. 4, 2011. (In Mill Valley Film Festival -- World Cinema; Montreal World Film Festival.) Running time: 87 MIN. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

Nudity, Three-Ways, Hints of Incest: A Studio's Plan to Sell 'Shame' to Oscar

This informative article first came out inside the March. 28 problem in the Hollywood Reporter.our editor recommendsThe Dirty Dozen: Films that Narrowly Avoided an NC-17Michael Fassbender, Carey Mulligan Seduce in 'Shame' Worldwide Trailer (Video)Telluride 2011: Sex and Psychoanalysis in 'Shame' and 'A Dangerous Method''Shame' Start Searching: Teaser Poster for Fox Searchlight's Questionable Film (Exclusive) Who'll Have a risk on Michael Fassbender's Sex-Drenched, Nasty 'Shame'? (Analysis) When Nancy Utley emerged in the screening of Shame within the recent Telluride Film Festival, she didn't stop shaking for 10 mins. The best choice of Fox Searchlight was that influenced by British director Steve McQueen's raw portrayal from the sex addict, carried out by Michael Fassbender. PHOTOS: The Dirty Dozen: Films That Narrowly Avoided an NC-17 "I believed that people must be a part of this and make sure this movie can get seen," recalls Utley. Steve Gilula, Searchlight's other leader, saw Shame immediately after and agreed. A couple of days later, Searchlight introduced it absolutely was acquiring U.S. rights for the movie, delivering shock waves using the film industry. PHOTOS: Telluride Film Festival: 12 Films to know Shame is for certain to recieve an NC-17 rating due to its graphic sexual content when it is published for the Classification and Rating Administration. Despite the fact that Searchlight might have one of the better records on the market if this involves marketing expertise and box-office standing -- a year ago, the business switched Black Swan into an unlikely commercial hit and honours champion -- it has to conquer the incredible stigma which surrounds the NC-17 rating since it sells the film to honours voters and moviegoers. Occur NY City, Shame tales the harrowing desperation from the sex addict. When his sister, carried out by Carey Mulligan, moves together with him, feelings run increased because she's sex problems of her own. The film has frontal nudity, group sex and gay sex, in addition to plenty of straight sex. You will discover also hints of previous incest involving the siblings and siblings together with a grisly suicide attempt. PHOTOS: Hollywood's New Leading Ladies Hollywood is at agreement that Shame, also starring James Badge Dale, signifies the key moment inside a very long time for your ghettoized NC-17 rating. Converted, the rating means "patently adult. No children allowed," in line with the Film Association of America, which runs the ratings program while using National Association of Theatre Entrepreneurs. Theoretically speaking, the rating means no children under 17 allowed, period. Shame is decided to push the restrictions from the products's acceptable inside the eyes of yank moviegoers, together with the readiness of theater entrepreneurs to keep such fare and entrepreneurs to keep promotions for your movie. "In my opinion NC-17 can be a badge of recognition, not just a scarlet letter. We still find it time for your rating being functional in the serious manner," states Gilula. "The sheer talent in the stars as well as the vision in the filmmaker are amazing. It's not just a film that everyone will need easily, nevertheless it certainly breaks using the clutter which is distinctive and original. It's a game title title changer." VIDEO: Michael Fassbender, Carey Mulligan Seduce in 'Shame' Trailer Entrepreneurs are infamously closemouthed if the involves revealing their marketing techniques, but Gilula and Utley were ready to disclose certain areas of their campaign for Shame with THR. The very first push for Shame will be based heavily on glowing reviews as well as the publicity surrounding its effective festival tour -- plus a win at Venice for top actor and buzz-filled stops at San Sebastian, Telluride, Toronto, NY and, most recently, the London Film Festival. "We don't need a mass-media tool to inform others round the film, no less than not initially," states Utley. FILM REVIEW: Shame And also, since Shame will expand progressively after opening in just a few theaters on 12 ,. 2, most likely in NY and La, Searchlight won't have to rely on major newspaper ad buys outdoors of people urban centers. Advertising an NC-17 title on television might be another hurdle, regarding a policy from the particular station. Even if the information from the ad is appropriate for a number of audiences, a station probably won't participate in it until later during the night. If this involves trailers, Searchlight expects to experience unfortunate trailer rated for individuals audiences before R-rated films. U.K.-based distributor Momentum released the world trailer for your film March. 14, plus it highlights Shame's more erotic moments. STORY: Sex Sells at Toronto Film Festival Searchlight may also be banking on honours-season concentrate on boost Shame's standing. The business is planning an ambitious campaign for top picture, director, actor, supporting actress, cinematography and original script. But selling the film to Academy, Golden Globe and guild voters could be tricky. One veteran honours consultant states keeping older voters inside their seats is really a challenge. "Shame is thought-invoking and very well-socialized. It's also filled with the rawest sex you've ever seen in a non-pornographic movie," states the consultant. "Nevertheless the sex isn't gratuitous and is built to show the disintegration in the character." As Focus Features Boss James Schamus puts it: "It'll get really bad, and starts once more. I loved it, together with a great movie should be capable of have these images." That's exactly the type of discussion which Gilula and Utley are counting. "I realize the race is uncertain at this time around, and a lot of the movies haven't been seen, but we certainly think the film which is performances deserve attention," states Utley. "Hopefully we develop enough noise in regards to the movie to make sure that people feel it's part of their job to check out it." Adds Gilula: "In my opinion Shame's profile will pique people's curiosity. I'm positive this can be a substantial film and affect the attitude of people toward this kind of written content.In . Related Subjects Carey Mulligan Michael Fassbender Fox Searchlight Pictures Steve McQueen Shame 1 2 3 next last

'When Harry Left Hogwarts' Trailer: 'Harry Potter' Doc Could Make You Cry Once Again

For 'Harry Potter' fans, 'The Deathly Hallows Part II' would be a satisfying-slash-draining finish to among the finest tales ever told. Now they'll are able to experience again that emotional ride once again with 'When Harry Left Hogwarts,' a documentary concerning the final two payments from the franchise. As Slashfilm highlights, the feature are only on the 4-disc Blu-ray edition of 'Deathly Hallows Part II,' offered at Target on November. 11. The very first trailer for that documentary, which you'll watch ahead, features brief interviews with Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint, talking about, amongst other things, the role these movies performed within their lives and also the uncertainty regarding their future. You will find also several behind-the-moments shots from the team filming the film at Leavesden Galleries in England. Even though films have ended, 'Harry Potter' author J.K. Rowling intends to continue the story's mythology using the new site, Pottermore. 'Potter' fans can election for Emma, Serta and Rupert within the Individuals Choice Honours 25 under 25 competition on this link. [via Slashfilm] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook RELATED

Round The Download: Dying Cab for Cutie - KCRWs Berkeley Street Periods

First Launched: October 18, 2011 11:09 PM EDT Credit: Jeremiah Garcia. Caption Dying Cab for Cutie perform at KCRWs Berkeley Street SessionsLOS ANGELES, Calif. -- KCRW situated an individual Dying Cab for Cutie show at Bob Clearmountains Berkeley Street studio in Santa Monica. This intimate setting is a perfect venue for watching a band you unquestionably love. Yesteryear handful of occasions Ive seen Dying Cab in concert I used to be really far among a crowd of 1000's, so that it was this kind of treat to find out them close-up and. The excited crowd of 150 people was shoulder to shoulder in eager anticipation waiting for this rock band to simply accept stage. After 14 years together, Ben, Chris, Jason and Nick released their seventh studio album, Codes and Secrets, in May. Within their ten-song set, they completed tunes within the new album additionally with a fan faves. Opening with Crooked Teeth (among my faves) utilizing their seminal album Plans, the quartet made an appearance right in your house around the relatively smaller sized stage than theyre familiar with. They introduced in a Movie Script Ending, then a sound lesson within the new album, Entrance doors Unlocked and Open, that have everyone moving symphony for the strong and steady beat. Thats just among the numerous a couple of a few things i love relevant for this band. No matter how mellow they may appear, their concert occasions always get people moving. They completed the completely new albums lead single, You are a Tourist next. Everyone else hung onto every word as lead singer Ben Gibbard sang define your destination/theres lots of places to exist in. Following Tourist, there's a little-burglary the show where the band was asked by KCRWs Annie Litt which we arrived at know a little more in regards to the quartet. For nearly any Dying Cab fan, it absolutely was a great dialogue where they spoken regarding their lyrics, music, touring, books theyre reading through through and the way theyve handled to stay strong just like a band in the last decade . 5. Following a interview, they began to gear with Portable Television laden getting a groovy tambourine (tambourines will be groovy!) together with a predominant drum beat. After Blacking The Friction, they carried out a couple of more tunes from Codes and Secrets, like the album closer, the sweet and lighthearted Stay Youthful, Go Dancing. For non-core as Ben referred to as it they closed while using full and wealthy Appear of Settling. The show was over way too soon, however it might be a totally enjoyable from starting to finish. This really was an incredible venue as well as the acoustics were top class. The performance and interview will air on Tuesday, November 1 on KCRWs Morning Becomes Eclectic. Make certain to remain updated! It will be streaming live online throughout r / c broadcast. You'll be able to catch Dying Cab for Cute presently on tour in addition to their Secrets and Codes Remix Air will probably be on November 22. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All rights reserved. These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Casting Call: Javier Bardem Is Bonds Theif

First Released: October 12, 2011 5:08 PM EDT Credit: Getty Images La, Calif. -- Caption Javier Bardem gets to La premiere of Biutiful held at DGA Theater, La, December 14, 2010After warming moviegoers hearts as Jennifer Aniston endearing love in Eat Pray Love, Javier Bardem who won an Oscar for his chilling portrayal of the hitman in 2007s No Country For Old Males will quickly take part in the theif once more. After several weeks of gossips, the The spanish language actor, 42, has confirmed he's been cast because the villain for that approaching 23rd Mission Impossible film, alongside coming back Bond stars Difficulties and Judi Dench. I'm very excited, Bardem told Christiane Amanpour of joining the famous 007 franchise, throughout a current Nightline interview. My parents required me to look at the films and that i saw these. To play that's likely to be fun! Past the casting confirmation, Bardem, who grew to become a parent to some choosing with Vicky Cristina Barcelona co-star Penelope Cruz in The month of january, was not able to show more information about his latest role. They chose me to experience this guy, however i cannot provide you with many particulars, he stated. The following Bond movie, apparently entitled Skyfall, is slated for theatrical release on November 9, 2012. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

A Dangerous Method: New Quad Online

Mortensen! Knightley! Fassbender!David Cronenberg's A Dangerous Method is screening at the BFILondonFilmFestival next week and all-too-slowly approaching its February 10, 2012 release. But just to keep you going in the meantime, here's a sneak peek at the UKquad for the film, featuring the slicked-back hair of Viggo Mortensen, Keira Knightley and MichaelFassbender.It's all the story of the relationship betweenSigmund Freud (Mortensen) and Carl Jung (Fassnbender), and how that changes when Jung's adherence to Freud's theories are challenged by new patients Sabina (Knightley) and Otto Gross (Vincent Cassel). Click below to enlarge.{A Dangerous Method Quad}Along with Shame, it makes this year's LFF a sexy crisis double bill for Fassbender, and a bit of a departure for Knightley, who definitely breaks away from her usual roles here.

George Clooney's 'The Ides of March': Just what the Experts Say

George Clooney does quadruple duty as star and director, additionally to producer and co-film author inside the political drama The Ides of March. The film also stars Ryan Gosling, Paul Giamatti, Marisa Tomei and Philip Seymour Hoffman.our editor recommendsGeorge Clooney States He'll not Run For Office (Video)George Clooney Unveils How His Father Affected 'Ides of March' The film, which opened up in August within the Venice Worldwide Film Festival after which carried out within the Toronto Worldwide Film Festival, remains well-received by experts. It acquired 81% fresh reviews on Rotten Tomato vegetables. However, many major experts found themselves inside the minority. The Hollywood Reporter's Deborah Youthful wasn't while using critical majority. She written, "Had author/director George Clooney and also the co-scripters Grant Heslov and Love Willimon injected The Ides of March while using intimate political conviction that made Evening, and All The Best an important standout together with an innovator for liberal patrons, the exit polls might be better relating to this political thriller juggling idealism and corruption with fairly expected results." PHOTOS: Stars Who've Carried out People in politics The La Occasions' Kenneth Turan wasn't a follower, either. He written, "The dialogue is smart and focused, to ensure that like a director Clooney has advised his cast to really tear inside it. It's certainly including to look for the charming Gosling vocally spar with superb character stars like Hoffman and Giamatti. Still, even though all the supporting facets of a great film are here, the specific plot that situations are within the service of is disappointing. The design of reality as well as the sheen of a good craft disguise this for a while, while not forever." The Chicago Sun-Occasions' Roger Ebert written, "The film really unveils no new information. Since campaign managers shuffle between cable news shows and write their unique books, handful of secrets stay in smoke-filled rooms (and besides, hardly anybody smokes any more). There isn't the feeling, as there's with Primary Colors or Nixon, that individuals might be acquiring the interior story on actual candidates. The Ides of March is a lot more in regards to the character of recent media politics, and much more youthful players that are others to idealism. The film's strength influences acting." A.O. Scott written inside the NY Occasions, "In some manner, the film is missing both adrenaline and gravity, notwithstanding some frantic early moments together with a late swerve toward tragedy. It may make its points carefully and unimpeachably but does not bring much if this involves insight or risk. Effective males frequently treat women as sexual games and toys. Reporters don't almost always get things right. People in politics sometimes lie. If a number of that appears like news for you personally, you may well uncover the Ides of March completely electrifying." Moving Stone's Peter Travers written, "I've heard complaints that crushed idealism is hardly new in political drama. Point taken. But take more than an over-all think about the Ides of March and you also'll realize that Clooney is hunting bigger game. He scratches the top every of his problematic figures to uncover after they first place their souls in the marketplace. What job doesn't that relate to, especially now, in economic crisis?" Related Subjects George Clooney The Ides of March

(Dis)connected

Isaiah (Jordan Calloway) struggles with feelings of isolation in "(Dis)connected." Shot in La by In Cahoots Media. Executive producers, Leslie Libman, Chris Lynn, Maggie Malina producer, Fern Martin director, Libman created by Antonio Campos, Libman, Malina.Isaiah - Jordan Calloway Lisa - Ana Coto Tom - Justin Preston Maria - Lindsey Morgan Nikki - Stephanie Owens Lisa's Mother - Michelle Forbes John - Jason Parsons Shelly - Alexandra Kyle Carly - Estelle Youthful Riley - Angelina PrendergastInspired by simply a genuine event, MTV's "(Dis)connected" offers a spare, sobering think about the problem of youth interaction online, with youthful people opening themselves around all the discomfort and cruelty associated with adolescence in a uncharted new digital domain. The project includes a "created byInch credit rather than actual authors, which approach shows, in the (dis)jointed and ultimately (dis)prospecting film. Despite good intentions, MTV has shipped a movie as shallow since the video-blog world it examines. Even though it feels and appears serious, the finish result doesn't bring depth and dimension towards the 2D figures. Jumping around among teens and teens in a variety of urban centers, director Leslie Libman (who shares the development credit with Maggie Malina and Antonio Campos) introduces various players wrestling with assorted issues, from body image to bpd to common-fashioned various various insecurities. For example, Lisa (Ana Coto) is hesitant to strip for just about any boy with whom she's speaking online, while Isaiah (Jordan Calloway) struggles with feelings of isolation. Maria (Lindsey Morgan) encounters a bitter breakup, texting every beat in the process. Point relating to this feels as if a lengthy, unwieldy prologue, though, for your film's primary thrust, in line with the real story from the 19-year-old who committed suicide via webcast, while being advised to endure from it having a digital mob. The succession gives mind the 1964 murder of Cat Genovese, only here, the callous onlookers' view is mediated utilizing a video stream. What Libman and her collaborators haven't done is bring much coherence for the narrative. Rather, "(Dis)connected" bounces along -- employing a frenetic, cinema verite style made to capture the realm it's chronicling -- together with your a short attention span it's difficult extending its love to determine who the key factor players are until well into the film. This can be a shame, since you will discover some strong and extremely natural performances here (though Michelle Forbes, playing a parent, is wasted in the useless cameo), which is all inside the service from the good cause. MTV follows the film getting a unique that explores such areas as "trust well as over-talking about in the digital world." There's without doubt media consumption has basically transformed associations and the thought of privacy for people weaned inside the digital age, which possibly requires approaches addressing them. Yet while "(Dis)connected" registers some interesting points about people shifting dynamics, stitched together in the manner it's, it can't even connect the dots.Camera, Christos Bitsakos production designer, Cynthia Hill editor, Martin Desmond Roe music, Mark Degli Antoni casting, Tiffany Persons, Chad Ritterbach. 120 MIN. Contact John Lowry at john.lowry@variety.com

Jobs Dying May Break Internet Records

Jobs' dying may have broken Internet records, in line with the Australian social media monitoring firm SR7, which thought that Twitter hit 10,000 tweets per second on Wednesday mid-day in news reports in the Apple co-founder's passing. Which will beat the last record of 8,868 tweets per second set by Beyonce when she introduced having a baby round the red-colored-colored carpet within the MTV Video Music Honours in August.our editor recommendsSteve Jobs' Dying Prompts His Biography Release Being Moved Having a MonthSteve Jobs: The Apple Co-Founder's Most Memorable Quotes A representative for that organization told Agence-France Presse, "We're awaiting the condition Twitter data being released, however, within the amounts that individuals've been monitoring using the day since the announcement it's certainly been trending to destroy that record." Social media internet internet search engine Topsy shown which more than three million tweets happen to be sent about Jobs between Wednesday and Thursday morning. The peak was showed up at early Thursday morning when over 555,000 tweets were sent mentioning his title. VIDEO: Jobs' Finest On-Camera Moments The Canadian Broadcasting Company reported that news sites for instance CNN and Washington Publish saw recession around the websites in the surge in traffic and Google and Twitter trends were centered by Jobs-related searches. Other sites, for instance eBay saw an episode in Jobs related merchandise available and pre-orders for your Jobs biography elevated 42,000 percent on Amazon . com . com.com, striking No. 1 on its sales chart. The 56-year-old Jobs, who confounded Apple and totally transformed the non-public technology industry, died on Wednesday undertaking a extended fight with pancreatic cancer. Related Subjects Jobs

'Jesus Christ Superstar' Musical is Broadway-Bound

NY (AP) What's the buzz? Popular output of "Jesus Celebrity" in Canada is coming initially from south to Broadway.Producers introduced Tuesday the rock musical in regards to the last occasions of Jesus put together by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Grain will hit NY in the year, a move that was broadly expected.Previews will begin on March one in the Neil Simon Theatre plus an official opening is positioned for March 22. Des McAnuff, the artistic director in the Stratford Shakespeare Festival in Ontario, where the revival originated from this summer season, will again direct."I'm happy, and extremely, happy for that organization of stars because In my opinion they anticipated this could happen which i certainly haven't frustrated them from convinced that,Inch McAnuff mentioned by telephone from Italia.Playing the guitar- and keyboard-driven musical, which first demonstrated on Broadway in 1971, includes such tunes as "What's the Buzz?" ''Superstar" and "I am Unsure The best way to Love Him." The first production acquired five Tony Award nominations, including one for Ben Vereen, who carried out Judas. A film version was released in 1973.The musical dramatizes Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, the unrest triggered by his preaching and recognition, his disloyality by Judas, the trial before Pontius Pilate and also the ultimate crucifixion. It marked an early on collaboration between Lloyd Webber and Grain, who look at create "Ernest as well as the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" and "Evita," that's going to Broadway in the year of 2012."Celebrity" was introduced becoming an album just before being staged on Broadway and McAnuff states his production is very faithful for the original recording. "We now have treated it a great deal a lot more like an opera when compared to a musical," he mentioned. The completely new production also teases the story's love triangular.The newest stage production opened up up within the Canadian festival in June and finishes its run there on November. 6 before moving for the La Jolla Playhouse in La Jolla, Calif., for final fine-tuning from November. 18 to 12 ,. 31 before its Broadway run.A number of other productions positioned on within the Stratford Festival have found their approach to Broadway, including 2002's "King Lear" with Christopher Plummer as well as the 2009 output of "The value of Being Serious," starring and directed by John Bedford.Though no casting was introduced for Broadway, McAnuff anticipates keeping together a lot of the cast he initially molded, including Chilina Kennedy as Mary Magdalene, Paul Nolan as Jesus, Josh Youthful as Judas Iscariot, Bruce Dow as King Herod, and Brent Carver as Pontius Pilate.Producers hope "Jesus Celebrity" will uncover a receptive Broadway audience that has already seen revivals of those seventies-era shows as "Hair" and "Godspell," which starts performances later this month. Furthermore, it taps into the religious-designed musicals that have selected Broadway "Sister Act" and "It of Mormon.""In my opinion there's exceptional expression, 'There's something in mid-air.A I suppose that is what it's," mentioned McAnuff, who was simply a teenager when he first saw "Hair" in Toronto. "That kind of anarchic method that went into creating albums and shows in people days is likely to be handling a kind of new respect."Copyright 2011 Connected Press. All rights reserved. These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

TV Land sets pilot for Cedric 'Cleveland' spinoff

Cedric the Performer will star in TV Land's 'Hot in Cleveland' spinoff.TV Land has given an airplane pilot order to Hazy Mills for any grown spinoff of "Hot in Cleveland" to star Cedric the Performer. "Cleveland" creator-professional producer Suzanne Martin and Cedric composed the script for that pilot that has Cedric playing a charming minister. Plan's to lense the pilot at the end of November/early December around the CBS Radford lot where "Cleveland" shoots. Martin and Cedric will professional produce together with Hazy Mills' Sean Hayes and Todd Milliner. TV Land grown the seed products from the Cedric spinoff within the summer time once the thesp did a guest shot because the character, who arrived to connection with the women of "Cleveland." TV Land executives confirmed captured the concept had been eyed just as one spinoff (Daily Variety, April 11). Within the pilot, the smoothness will relocate to St. Louis, that is Cedric's actual hometown. Martin and Cedric will professional produce together with Hazy Mills' Sean Hayes and Todd Milliner. The prosperity of "Hot in Cleveland" in the bow this past year set Hazy Mills off on good run. The banner has got the NBC fantasy drama "Grimm" bowing on March. 28. It is also developing an untitled laffer with Peter Tolan for Hayes to topline, and it is area of the Western wagon train in development this season having a offbeat dramedy composed by Kerry Ehrins. Contact Cynthia Littleton at cynthia.littleton@variety.com