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1). Grimm moved to Tuesday
Due to complete failure of the reality show of Eva Longoria “Ready for Love”, next after “The Voice” will move Grimm.
Since April 30, the show will take a ten hour slot of Tuesday on NBC. On this day show will go to the end of their season, which is now scheduled for May 21. At least two weeks in a row Grimm will go out after the flagship of the channel - “The Voice”, which is scheduled two-hour episodes, and then is likely to shift to the nine-hour time slot. Will the series in that slot for the next year is not yet known, but it is unlikely - most likely NBC is just trying to attract a new audience when the show itself copes well on Friday. Grimm during this season by an average 1.6 collects in the demo, which is equal to the current average of the channel as a whole.
Grimm slot at 09:00 on Friday will take the news show Dateline, while Ready for Love will disappear from the air altogether. In the second week of reality collected only 1.3 in the demo, retaining only 27% of the audience of The Voice.
This is not the first experiment with the transfer of Grimm for NBC. After the unexpected success at the beginning of the first season, the series once released on Thursday, and the first four episodes of the second season came out in August on Monday. Both experiments in general can be considered failed ones: Grimm shows its usual result everywhere.
2). NBC will not show Hannibal series about child killers
NBC will not show one of the 13 episodes of Hannibal. The episode, called «Ceuf», was to be shown next Thursday, but the channel has decided to shoot a scene from the air. Place of «Ceuf» will take the next episode, «Coquielle», while the fate of the «Ceuf» remains uncertain. NBC has made changes to the schedule on Monday, just hours before the incident in Boston, so the decision has no connection with the Boston event. Rather, the solution is caused by the December tragedy in Newtown.
The official synopsis of «Ceuf»: «After a series of murders of entire families, Will suggests that the murders were committed by the missing children who have been brainwashed and forced to kill their relatives for the sake of a new sinister family."
Such a plot would have caused issues in any case, however, as explained in an interview with Bryan Fuller, the episode was filmed before the tragedy in Newtown. He also added that it was his idea to shoot a scene from the air, given recent events.
At the International releases of Hannibal NBC decision would have no impact.
Keanu Reeves will discover outer space
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Wayfare Entertainment Company finances curious fantastic project, called "Passengers". Director of the TV series "Game of Thrones" Brian Kirk will make a film, scripted by John Spaihts, the author of the original "Prometheus." Starring is Keanu Reeves.
The "Passengers" action will develop at the spacecraft, carrying thousands of people to a distant colonized planet. As a long way back, all the people are immersed in suspended anabiosis, but due to the malfunction, one passenger awake for 90 years before the official wake-up. When he realizes that he will grow old alone and die before arriving on the planet, he decides to wake up one more person. The choice falls on the woman with whom the hero is tied unusual love story.
Keanu Reeves will play a man awakening from a dream, but the actress for the role of his companion's producers have not yet found.
Screenwriter of "Passengers" Spaihts John is the author of "Prometheus", which would be a very different film, not resolute studio invited to polish the script Damon Lindelof, who took controversial decisions. But now it will be possible to ensure, as far as Spaihts is interesting.
Brian Kirk could make his debut in cinema some time ago: the director was invited to put the film "Thor 2". Then Kirk was offered to shoot the painting "Midnight delivery", which is produced by Guillermo del Toro, as well as the adaptation of the novel by Robert Ladlem "Osterman Weekend." But, apparently, the director did take up the "Passengers".
Kirk has an impressive list of works: he was filming shows like "The Tudors," "Luther," "Game of Thrones", "Luck" and "Great Expectations."
Keanu Reeves in the past year made his debut in directing, shooting the film "Man of Tai Chi" about martial arts. In fiction Reeves has been seen five years ago in the movie "The Day the Earth Stood Still."
Robert De Niro and Shia LaBeouf as father and son
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Director D.J. Caruso could work again with the star of his films, "Disturbia" and "Eagle Eye" Shia LaBeouf in the thriller "Spy's Kid”. The role of the father of the hero LaBeouf will play Robert De Niro. The actors are in talks with the studio Paramount. Their participation will depend on the scenario.
The film is a true story, published in The Oregonian newspaper in 2011. Jim Nicholson, 20 years in the CIA, but in 1996 was convicted of spying and sentenced to 23 years in prison, becoming the highest-ranking CIA officer, stranded in prison on charges of espionage.
The youngest son of Jim, Nathan Nicholson, in 2004, began to come to the prison of Oregon, where his father was serving the sentence. Nathan came to Jim for solace and advice, but in the end the father began to teach him the tricks of espionage. Over the next year and a half Nathan Nicholson thoroughly traveled around the world, selling America's state secrets to the most different countries, including Russia.
Before, Jim Nicholson did not give interviews to anyone. The first journalist became Brian Denson, editor of Portland The Oregonian, turned the conversation with the prisoner in a series of six long articles. Story of a father and son becomes also in the book, the rights to which have already acquired Grove-Atlantic.
To date, the project has no writer, but of the future scenario will depend on whether will develop a team of Caruso, De Niro and LaBeouf.
Robert De Niro in this year can be seen in the film of Luc Besson "Malavita", sports comedy "Grudge Match," romantic comedy "The Big Wedding" and comedy "Last Vegas."
Shia LaBeouf recently worked with another veteran of the American cinema, Robert Redford, starring in the thriller "The Company You Keep". At this year's Berlin Film Festival presented film "The Necessary Death of Charlie Countryman" with LaBeouf. The actor also starred in Lars von Trier's drama "Nymphomaniac".
Zach Braff is looking for money through Kickstarter
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Inspired by successful experience of "Veronica Mars," which collected via the site Kickstarter 5,7 million to launch a full-length film on the show, Zach Braff also appealed to the method of crowd-funding. To start the production of his new tape “Wish I Was Here”, cinematographer will have to find $ 2 million. The star of "Scrubs" announced the launch of the campaign to find the money for the project in the morning on April 24, and at the moment the fans of artist has contributed more than 1.2 million.
The script was written by Zach in collaboration with his brother Adam last summer. The tragicomedy story will be about Aidan Bloom - poverty-stricken actor, father and husband (will play Braff), who in 35 years of age is still trying to find his purpose in life. His financial affairs are moving with difficulty, and the hero spends his time imagining himself a space knight, his former ideal of childhood. When the father of the character became ill and can no longer afford to pay for private school for the two children and the only available public institution barely making ends meet, Aidan reluctantly agrees to teach siblings at home. As a result, he finds himself in a quality not previously suspected.
Motivating his address to the site Kickstarter, Zach Braff said that before, he also donated money on some projects, considering the format of crowd-funding a revolutionary tool that can help artists. However, before "Veronica Mars" the actor had no idea how phenomenal this method may work for such big ideas like shooting a movie. Thanks to the help of fans Zach plans to keep the creative control over Wish I Was Here, which he could lose if contacted with studio bosses usually require filmmakers to give the right to the final assembly, the choice of cast and locations and to change the script.
Tragicomedy will shoot operator Lawrence Sher, who worked on a full-length debut of Braff, "Garden State" and "The Hangover" trilogy. Production designer of the project is Judy Becker ("Brokeback Mountain", "The Fighter").
For the support of the movie, Zach’s team promises fans a variety of benefits: access to production-diary, the first opportunity to hear the soundtrack, an invitation to first release and participation in Q & A-session in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago and London, movie poster with autograph, audio - video recording from the actor, the chance to give his name to one of the characters to star in the film, etc.
Who will play the new Marlon Brando and Frank Sinatra?
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20th Century Fox acquired the rights to remake the classic musical "Guys and dolls." In 1955 the original tape was played by Marlon Brando and Frank Sinatra. For the new version of the film, studio wants to invite Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Channing Tatum. Actors are quite interested in the project.
Hollywood has long been thinking to re-shoot the picture, directed by Joseph Mankiewicz. Many years ago it sought Harvey Weinstein and the creators of "Chicago" Craig Zedan and Neil Meron. In connection with the statement were heard such names, as Russell Crowe, Hugh Jackman and Vin Diesel, but it never got off the ground because of the reluctance of the widow of composer Frank Losser, author of music and lyrics, to give the nod to the implementation of idea. Years later, Fox still managed to achieve the desired.
Tape "Guys and dolls" was the on-screen transcription of the musical of the same name, which debuted on Broadway in 1950, have become very popular with the public and deserved recognition of "Tony" award. In turn, in the heart of the play lay the stories of Damon Runyon.
The actions of Mankiewicz movie are developed in the 1920s. In the center of the plot are the gambling organizer Nathan Detroit (Sinatra), crucial to make a bet with a ladies' man Skye Masterson (Brando). The subject of their dispute - Salvation Army sister Sarah (Jean Simmons), which is the first hero has a second charm and persuade to go to Cuba. If he loses, he will have to enterprising businessmen thousand dollars, just as Sinatra character needed for business.
The studio has not said whether the events of remake will take place in the last or this century. It is not known who will take over production of the film and its script. Both actors have already proved themselves in the music genre, and can make a strong duo in the history of updated "Guys and dolls." However, the company has just started talks with the stars.
Gordon-Levitt in this year can be seen in his directorial debut, "Don Jon," in which, by the way, is involved in a small role and Channing. In the summer 2013th Tatum will appear in the action film "White House Down".
In defense of Darwin’s theory
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The day of hotly anticipated premiere of your movie has finally came. You're sitting on the best places in the comfortable room, equipped with the latest technology. You are surrounded by your supporters, who are in the same excited about what is happening on the screen, just like you. Ghastly light of mobile phones does not violate the pristine darkness of the hall, and the smell of burnt popcorn does not violate your sense of smell. And most importantly, your ear detects the slightest nuances of a film soundtrack.
Certainly, a lot of the situations, presented above seem no more real than the alien invasion. This is not the case.
The other day the film company Universal has introduced a new service Prima Cinema, which was the latest attempt to Hollywood majors to adapt to rapidly changing market of cinema distribution and home entertainment. For the first time, film lovers will get a chance to see new movies at home on the day of the premiere on the big screen. Naturally, such a pleasure is not cheap: a one-time payment of 35,000 dollars for equipment to receive and decode the signal and another $ 500 for a digital copy of the film, which is provided for a single viewing for 24 hours.
The first reaction of any viewer, who used to go to the movies for $ 8-10, will naturally be a mockery. Nearly one hundred percent of the time this viewer will show the imagination or in the form of assumptions about the inevitable failure of the initiative, or as a pejorative characteristics - "show-off" or practical tips on "HD-ripping the first day." All of this will be to some extent resemble the reaction of a person standing on the sidelines in a cloud of dust from the sports car sped past the cost of a quarter million dollars. That is quite obvious envy.
However, it is this scheme, in the future, has the potential to transform itself from a regular customer to privileges wealthy citizens.
Judge for yourself. Even in its current form service can hardly be attributed to the elite. 35 thousand dollars - the cost of "SUV" in not the most luxurious configuration. Thus, unlike the vehicle equipment will not require any additional investments. As for the session for $ 500, then gathered at his home two dozen relatives and friends, the subscriber will bring almost the price of one "ticket" to the standard. At the same time avoiding all the charms of the public view, as described in the introduction.
Undoubtedly, the scheme to the participation of only one of Hollywood majors, not too attractive. But if there is sufficient interest on the part of users, and it is already locked, and connect it to the other big players. So, come into force natural regulator - the competition, which will eventually reduce the cost and technical devices and pay for a copy of the film.
Of course, services like this in the future will remain in a different price category than the usual trip to the cinema. After all, any services that generate additional facilities should cost more.
MTV Movie Awards: what’s interesting?
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Despite the fact that the best film has been named "The Avengers", the maximum number of MTV Movie Awards received melodrama "Silver Linings Playbook". Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper were named best actors and awarded the prize in the category "Best Kiss."
The ceremony was led by corpulent actress Rebel Wilson, periodically joking on her physique. Wilson became the laureate of MTV Movie Awards in the category of "Breakthrough of the Year."
Channing Tatum has appeared twice on the scene, but the favorite of the MTV Jennifer Lawrence has not arrived, so Bradley Cooper took award for her. But then there was confusion: the actor did not bother to kiss Steve Carell and Amanda Seyfried, who gave him and Lawrence Award for Best Kiss.
Note that the maximum number of nominations for the popular television movie award shared "Django unchained" and "Ted." Both paintings claimed the prize in seven categories, but in the end Tarantino’s western and comedy of Seth MacFarlane received only one premium.
MTV Movie Awards are as follows:
Best Film
"Django unchained"
"Silver Linings Playbook"
"The Avengers"
"The Dark Knight Rises"
"Ted"
Best Actress
Jennifer Lawrence - "Silver Linings Playbook"
Mila Kunis - "Ted"
Rebel Wilson - "Pitch Perfect"
Emma Watson - "The Perks of Being a Wallflower"
Anne Hathaway - "Les Miserables"
Best Actor
Ben Affleck - "Argo"
Bradley Cooper - "Silver Linings Playbook"
Jamie Foxx - "Django unchained"
Daniel Day-Lewis - "Lincoln"
Channing Tatum - "Super Mike"
Breakthrough of the Year
Kuavenzhaney Wallis - "Beasts of the Southern Wild"
Rebel Wilson - "Pitch Perfect"
Suraj Sharma - "Life of Pi"
Eddie Redmayne - "Les Miserables"
Ezra Miller - "The Perks of Being a Wallflower"
Best Duet
Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence - "Silver Linings Playbook"
Leonardo DiCaprio and Samuel L. Jackson - "Django unchained"
Mark Wahlberg and Seth MacFarlane in the form of Ted - "Ted"
Robert Downey Jr.. and Mark Ruffalo - "The Avengers"
Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis - "The Campaign"
Best shirtless performance
Daniel Craig - "Skyfall"
Christian Bale - "The Dark Knight Rises"
Seth MacFarlane in the form of Ted - "Ted"
Taylor Lautner - "Twilight. Saga. Breaking Dawn: Part 2 "
Channing Tatum - "Super Mike"
Best Fight
Jamie Foxx and henchmen Calvin Candy - "Django unchained"
Daniel Craig and Ola Rapace - "Skyfall"
Christian Bale and Tom Hardy - "The Dark Knight Rises"
Mark Wahlberg and Seth MacFarlane in the form of Ted - "Ted"
Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner and Tom Hiddleston - "The Avengers"
Best Kiss
Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence - "Silver Linings Playbook"
Kara Hayward and Jared Gilman - "Moonrise Kingdom"
Kerry Washington and Jamie Foxx - "Django unchained"
Mila Kunis and Mark Wahlberg - "Ted"
Emma Watson and Logan Lerman - "The Perks of Being a Wallflower"
Best WTF-moment
Anna Camp - "Pitch Perfect” (Hack-Appella)
Denzel Washington - "Flight" (final landing)
Jamie Foxx and Samuel L. Jackson - "Django unchained" (arson Candyland)
Seth MacFarlane in the form of Ted - "Ted"
Javier Bardem - "Skyfall"
Best Villain
Leonardo DiCaprio - "Django unchained"
Marion Cotillard - "The Dark Knight Rises"
Tom Hardy - "The Dark Knight Rises"
Tom Hiddleston - "The Avengers"
Javier Bardem - "Skyfall"
Best musical moment
Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Anna Camp, Brittany Snow, Alexis NEP, Ester Dean and Hana Mae Lee - "Pitch Perfect"
Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence - "Silver Linings Playbook"
Channing Tatum, Matt Bomer, Joe Manganiello, Kevin Nash and Adam Rodriguez - "Super Mike"
Emma Watson, Logan Lerman and Ezra Miller - "The Perks of Being a Wallflower"
Anne Hathaway - "Les Miserables"
Generation Award
Emma Watson
Comedic Genius Award
Will Ferrell
Zachary Quinto interview
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Zachary Quinto in an interview with The Huffington Post reported on his participation in the "American Horror Story" and "Star Trek Into Darkness."
- Just come to the end the second season of the show "American Horror Story", based on a play by Tennessee Williams' "The Glass Menagerie" in which you play Tom Wingfield, appeared in repertory ART just the other day and fans of sci-fi movie "Star Trek Into Darkness" will be able to assess it in May. Three completely different projects, almost very tightly to each other ... How did you do it?
"The process of work in each of these projects was a little different, but I was lucky that I was able to combine them. I finished shooting "American Horror Story" on Friday, and first appeared on stage in the play "The Glass Menagerie" on Monday. Actually, I'm totally going to head into the project which will come. Details may be different in each scenario, but the goal is always the one, so I always work the same way, regardless of the scale and structure of the project. I really very grateful and appreciate the opportunity to work in so many different genres, and I would like to keep it as further".
- How did you managed to create an image of Dr. Tredson "American horror story? Maybe, it’s due to your experience with the role of serial killer Sylar from "Heroes"?
"Unconsciously, as the similarities between the two characters were sometimes obvious, I'm sure. Great was the fact that as many as five episodes I have kept secret the true identity of Dr. Tredson, while in "Heroes" it was clear from the very beginning. Role of Oliver Tredson was a boon for me as an actor, because it gave the opportunity to create, and then "sell" the audience the first version of the character, knowing what a dark and sinister turns the second, his true identity. This was a lot of fun, and I think that even if there was similarity between Tredson and Sylar, it showed up later when the dark side of Dr. bloomed full color. I was fortunate enough to work in the warm company of friends, so the work on it was incredibly exciting, because each participant was a real professional. And we tried very hard to keep the lights and let the darkness of the world, which was created in the show, to get inside. "
- What would you like to see the third season of the show?
"I do not know. I did not engage with anyone talks about returning to the third season, so do not think I would be a part of it, while the other actors discussed this issue. But it was planned originally, when I signed a contract to participate in the second season. From Ryan Murphy, we agreed on an annual collaboration, and, given my current situation and future plans, I'm sure that some of the relative freedom I can not hurt. So I really do not plan on coming back, but from what I have heard and I know - Lily Raby, Sarah Paulson, Jessica Lange, Frances Conroy and Evan Peters. I'm all in anticipation. "
- Having played such iconic characters as Spock in the first "Star Trek", did you feel the pressure due to expectations of a sequel?
"I’ve never felt any pressure, taking part in both films of franchise, but only support. I realized that my job - to be a part of something that viewers want to wait and see. "Star Trek Into Darkness"- it's a little more development because we shot it in 3D cameras and IMAX, and I think the story itself will make a big explosion of films of the summer season. I'm very excited and looking forward to its release, so that the audience finally saw it.
JJ Abrams - a genius, and everyone who works with him, are incredibly talented people, so I'm sure that the audience will be not disappointed - of course, this is just my opinion. "
- The trailer shows that the franchise has become murkier.
"Yes, darker, longer. So, I think people would be interested."
- What should viewers expect from the film?
"More action, more danger, and, as I said, much is at stake for the members of the crew, this time".
- How would you describe your approach to the role of Spock in the new movie "Star Trek"? You relied on the image of the Commander, who created the Leonard Nimoy, or is it basically your own interpretation of the character?
"Definitely, this is my own interpretation. We spent a lot of time together with Leonard, working on the first film, and became good friends. We are still very close and discuss Spock from time to time. Leonard has made it clear that he waited on who can pass his hero, who will be able to trust, and who will respect Spock as he is. We are very different people with him and we look at our character from a different perspective, and Spock will always be for me the only one of its kind, in spite of what made him Leonard."
- What do you think about Abrams directing of the first series of a new trilogy?
"I support the desire of Jay Jay to expand his entertainment empire. I think he's one of the narrators, who is able to radically change the traditional foundations. And I think this is a bold, ambitious move on his part in the creative plan to revive this great franchise. As franchise itself is incredibly impressive, I think JJ - a great candidate".
“Finding Nemo” sequel from Pixar
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Continuation of the cartoon by Andrew Stanton's "Finding Nemo" will be called "Finding Dory”. His main character will be blue fish Dory with a bad memory. Her voice again be Ellen DeGeneres. The sequel will be released on November 25, 2015.
The original film was released in 2003, was worth 94 million and earned 921 million worldwide box office. Clownfish Marlin raises only son Nemo and tries to protect him from the dangers inherent in the ocean. But the curious Nemo goes in search of adventure, and homebody Marlin nothing left to do but look for his son. This helps him royal blue fish Dory, characterized cheerful character, but it has a very short memory.
Stanton made a film with Lee Ankrich. Subsequently Ankrich alone put a third of the franchise "Toy Story." After an unsuccessful attempt to shoot a feature film ("John Carter" flopped at the box office and caused serious financial losses of Disney), Andrew Stanton returns to the fold of animation.
"Finding Nemo" has received the "Oscar" for best cartoon and in the fourth place of highest-grossing animated projects.
To continue the story, Stanton had to obtain the consent of DeGeneres. "Without Ellen could not be Dory", - said the director. The actress agreed to voice her character in the last year, and we now know that the main character Dory will continue.
"I'm so glad that they finally will shoot cartoon - Ellen admitted. - I read the script - it is gorgeous! Funny, cute - well, just a what you would expect. "
According to Stanton, the action of the sequel will be developed on the coast of California about a year after the events shown in the original cartoon. Nemo and Marlin will return, but in the center of the plot will be searching of Dori by relatives.
Premiere of "Finding Dory" is scheduled for 25 November 2015.
John Constantine will get back to the screens thanks del Toro
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Good news for fans of the comic book of John Constantine, a different evil hunter. Guillermo del Toro is going to shoot the film "The Dark Universe" based on the comic book of DC publisher. To led the team of superheroes, prepared by Guillermo, is going to John Constantine. This time the blonde.
Eight years have passed since the release of the mystics "Constantine" by Francis Lawrence, and fans still can not forgive the creators of the paintings brunette Keanu Reeves in the lead role. The fact that the prototype of the hero became the musician Sting (artists Stephen R. and John Bissett Totlbin were fans of The Police).
At first, John Constantine was like Sting from "Quadrophenia", but changed over time. However, the character's hair remained blonde.
Guillermo del Toro will start "Dark Universe" after finishing horror "Crimson peak" with Emma Stone. Director has already painted the scene and soon will announce the name of the writer, who will take the project design.
Except John Constantine, in the "Dark Universe" will include such heroes of DC publisher, as Swamp Thing, the demon Etrigan, Deadman, Spectrum and magician Zatanna. "John, in fact, is trying to recruit them to the team" - explains Guillermo and suggests that the picture may eventually get the title "Justice League Dark”.
However, the main story line of "Dark Universe" will revolve around Jason Blood (this guy is bound demon Etrigan), which is a relative of the wizard Merlin. Blood relations with the knights of King Arthur and Merlin himself become a problem for our time.
Del Toro said that basically did not want to be distracted by the story of each character origin. All details will be announced during the film. "I can say that the Swamp Thing is at peace with itself, but Dead Man is still trying to find out who shot him."
"Dark Universe" is far from the big screens. First, the world will see "Pacific rim" del Toro, then "Crimson Peak", and after already "Justice League Dark". Unless, of course, Guillermo not change his mind.