Canada eyes change in copyright law

The Canadian government introduced legislation in Parliament to modernize the country's copyright laws on Thursday. It is basically the same law brought to the the previous Parliament but never passed, because the minority government fell, sparking an election.Now prime minister Stephen Harper's Conservatives hold a majority so they should have no trouble passing the law, which would allow consumers to record TV shows, copy songs they have bought and record Web broadcasts.The Canadian Media Production Assn., which reps producers, said it was happy to see the legislation back on the table.But critics don't like the fact it makes it illegal to break digital locks on content. For example, someone who breaks the digital encryption code on a videogame could face a fine."The Copyright Act has not kept pace with the breakneck speed at which digital technologies are being developed and entering the market," said federal industry minister Christian Paradis. "Our law was designed years before smart-phones became an everyday tool for Canadians and before MP3 players changed the way we listen to our favorite artists."The Motion Picture Assn. of Canada has been lobbying for years to modernize copyright legislation. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

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ABC latenight growing

ABC, possibly elevated having a more effective showing inside the final half-hour of primetime, has opened up in the latenight season around the strong note. Both "Nightline" and "Because Of Due To Jimmy Kimmel Live" acquired versus. the opening frame of a year ago while almost all their latenight talkshow competition -- including Jay Leno on NBC and David Letterman on CBS -- shown declines. News vet "Nightline" was the most effective-rated latenight enter in most key groups for your week of Sept. 19-23, marking the first time it's assigned both CBS and NBC in demos for premiere week, according to Nielsen. The 11:35 p.m.-evening time show averaged 1.25 million grownups 18-49 (despite a year ago), 1.60 million grownups 25-54 (up 2%) and three.85 million audiences overall (up 7%). And following "Nightline," Kimmel's show came 790,000 grownups 18-49 (up 5%), 918,000 grownups 25-54 (up 13%) and 1.82 million audiences overall (up 8%). The whole-viewer count might be the 2nd greatest so far for just about any premiere week of "Because Of Due To Jimmy Kimmel Live." Elsewhere, NBC's "Tonight Show With Jay Leno" held slim advantages over CBS' "Late Show With David Letterman" in 18-49 (1.07 million versus. 1.05 million) and 25-54 (1.40m versus. 1.34m), while using Peacock series also leading in general audiences (3.64m versus. 3.22m). "Tonight" slid by 20% in 18-49, 10% in 25-54 and 4% in general audiences, suggesting an adult skew this year, while "Late Show" was off by about 15% overall. At 12:35 a.m., NBC's "Late Evening With Jimmy Fallon" introduced over CBS' "Late, Late Show With Craig Ferguson" in 18-49 (695,000 versus. 607,000) and total audiences (1.69m versus. 1.51m), with "Fallon" lower 16% inside the demo and "Ferguson" off 7%. Inside the 10:30 p.m. half-hour leading into primetime throughout premiere week, CBS (2.74 rating) and ABC (2.70) were neck and neck in 18-49 weeknight earnings, while using Eye sinking by 7% because the Alphabet elevated by 27%. NBC lagged at 1.96 (lower 8%). Too as with 25-54, CBS introduced the means by which (3.80 rating, lower 7%), then ABC (3.36, up 19%) and NBC (2.44, lower 4%). Round the cable side, no latenight talkshow saw gains versus. a year ago. Top-rated in 18-49 was Comedy Central's "Daily Show" (946,000 grownups 18-49 and 1.67 million audiences overall). Contact Ron Kissell at ron.kissell@variety.com

Fashion Slam: Evan Rachel Wood: Awesome Girl Style

By Ryan PattersonLOS ANGELES, Calif. -- It type of takes pressure off. You realize youre thinking less about your image and merely more your feelings and thus, just leaves room to focus on bigger and things. Thats actress Evan Rachel Wood in the La premiere of her film The Ides of March the 2009 week speaking about her short do, which she first showed in June after many years of lengthy hair. If only I'd the heart (and also the face) to drag off this type of style, but Evan nails it. Celebrity hairstylist Marcus Francis labored with Evan for that premiere and shares ways you can get the appearance. BEAUTY INSPIRATION: Evans short hair do has got the perfect balance of masculine and feminine, Marcus states. The clean silhouette of her whitened suit inspired me to help keep the appearance strong yet sexy. It had been the fashion rock eye that put into my vision of the new undertake a vintage: combed out finger wave having a David Bowie twist. An easy method of androgynous sexy elegance. Obtain The LOOK: Prep moist hair with Phyto Phytovolume Actif Spray, blow drying out together with your hands to control volume in the roots. Within the back, direct your hair lower around the sides, make use of your fingers to direct your hair back - keeping a piecey texture. Once the locks are half dry, gently spritz Fekkai Tousled Wave Spray to thicken the feel and look from the hair. Using the finish of the tail comb, create a deep side part beginning in the arch of the eyebrow. Beginning in the part, wrap small parts of hair utilizing a 3/4 curling iron. On your journey to another eyebrow, the next row of sections will alternate the direction from the curl. This looks like an imperfect version of the finger wave. Continue this alternating curl pattern until youve finished the very best side section. In the crown from the mind, wrap your hair while you did at first, alternating around three rows lower. Use Jonathan Grime Texturizing Paste to help keep texture low on the edges. Switching to Pantene Professional-V Restore Beautiful Measures Removing Balm for that top, rake through making use of your fingers to interrupt in the curls. Extend the curls to appear such as the next day of it had been styled. Spray with LOreal Elnett Hairspray for hold. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All privileges reserved.These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Studiocanal, ACE pact $200 mil deal

PARIS -- Pan-European film group Studiocanal has inked a pioneering three-year slate financing deal with London-based film financing fund Anton Capital Ing. ACE will need a 30% stake inside the British-language movies and movies with worldwide potential theatrically released by Studiocanal over the following three years. Deal -- which has already began in and includes Studiocanal-funded hit "Mess Tailor Soldier Spy" -- might be worth Euros150 million ($202.5 million) over the following three years in ACE co-investment. That will enable Studiocanal a movie financing capacity -- in productions, co-funded photos and flicks acquired for distribution -- having a minimum of Euros500 million ($675 million) through 2014. Studiocanal will probably be liberated to choose films inside the slate. Deal increases Studiocanal's investment capacity, offset risk and stay away of Studiocanal's coping with debt and searching for investment partners around the film-by-film basis, Studiocanal chairman-Boss Olivier Courson mentioned in Paris Thursday. Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com

Italy picks 'Terraferma' for Oscar run

"Terraferma"MILAN -- Emanuele Crialese's immigration-themed "Terraferma" has been selected to represent Italy in the foreign-language Oscar race. The passionate morality tale produced by Cattleya and RAI Cinema recently won the special jury prize in Venice and unspooled in Toronto. Like Crialese's "Respiro," pic is set on a tiny island off the Sicilian coast where fishermen, abiding by the "law of the sea," opt to rescue African boat people and end up in hot water with the local coast guard. "Terraferma" is currently on release in Italy, where it has pulled $1.3 million in three weeks, at a time when uncommonly sunny weather has impacted local box office. Since its Venice launch, sales company Elle Driver has inked several deals on the pic, including with Non Stop for Northern European territories, with Vertigo for Spain, and Conquest for Brazil. Talks are underway with HBO for Latin American territories. A deal for all English-language territories on "Terraferma" is deemed imminent. The Italian selection committee included helmers Marco Bellocchio and Luca Guadagnino, the topper of Italy's state film department, Nicola Borrelli, distributor Valerio De Paolis, sales agent Paola Corvino and Variety Rome bureau chief Nick Vivarelli. Nominations will be announced on Jan. 25. The 83rd Academy Awards will be held at the Kodak Theater on Feb. 27. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

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EMMY ANALYSIS: Broadcast Televisions Large Honours Comeback

Emmys Live-Blog Backstage In The Emmys Emmys Through The Amounts Red-colored Carpet Executive Arrivals The broadcast systems staged a majorcomeback on the wild evening in the Emmys, which began and ended with wins that werewidely predicted but sawsome real curve balls between. Thedominating performance was brought through the five Emmys for ABC’s heavy comedy favorite Modern Family, which won every category it had been nominated in, sweeping the very first four trophy presentations from the evening — for the best supporting actor/actress and finest writing/pointing inside a comedy series — and making the ultimate award from the evening, for the best comedy series, a formality. Modern Family won this too for any second straight year, and it is sweep ignore rival Glee, departing Emmy host Fox empty-handed. Then there have been charge actor/actress inside a comedy series fields, which provided a couple of the main upsets from the evening.Melissa McCarthy of CBS’ Mike & Molly wonfor lead comedy actress despite most commentators getting her as their fifth or sixth pick within the category and Golden Globe champion Laura Linney considered a powerful front-runner for that Large C. FellowCBS leading guy Jim Parsons refused Steve Carell an Emmy for his legendary role around the Office. McCarthy’s and Parsons’ wins alsomeant a comeback for that multi-camera genre, which in fact had itsfirst double lead actor/actress win inside a very long time. Broadcast’s large evening ongoing with Julianna Margulies winning as well as actress inside a drama series for CBS’ The Great Wife. The Attention network obtained again — as always — within the reality competition series, in which the Amazing Race won for that eighth amount of time in nine years within the category. Then Friday Evening Lights, which came from on NBC and ongoing to air second works on the broadcast network, obtained two large wins because of its final season. One went tostar Kyle Chandler forlead actor inside a drama series and the other to showrunner Jason Katims for writing. Add to this the strong showing of pubcaster PBS, whose Masterpiece Theatre small-series Downton Abbey won four major honours: best TV movie/miniseries, best supporting actress, Maggie Cruz, and finest writing and pointing for any TV movie/miniseries. Taking it around the face was Cinemax, which saw its longform projects snubbed in key groups. Its recognized new drama Boardwalk Empire had 18 nominations butwon just for Martin Scorsese’s pointing after winning best drama series and finest actor (Steve Buscemi) in the Golden Globes.The very first manifestation of Mildred Pierce‘s vulnerability came finally week’s Creative Arts Emmys, in which the small joined because the most-nominated program this season with 21 noms, but wound up tied for 4th place using the Kennedys, only one a lot more than Downton Abbey, which in fact had far less nominations (10 and 11, correspondingly). Also include a corner was honours darling AMC. Using its dark drama Breaking Bad sidelined this season, it didn’t land just one award before last category, best drama series, won by its veteran Mad Males. It’s very unusual for any drama series champion to assert the very best prize without landing just one other trophy on Emmy’s primary evening. It had been exactly the same “Suitcase” episode, compiled by Mad Males creator Matt Weiner, that won the show the very best drama series award but lost to Friday Evening Lights within the writing category as well as for lead actor inside a drama series, by which Jon Hamm have been considered a popular alongside Buscemi. Around the broadcast side, Work and 30 Rock were also ignore. Ray Richmond led for this report.

SOURCE: Charlie Sheen To Produce Surprise Appearance Within The Emmys On Sunday

EXCLUSIVE: He may haven't published themselves with an Emmy nomination this year, nevertheless it seems Charlie Sheen will still be going to the Primetime Emmy Honours. Deadline finds that the first sort two and a half Males star is predicted to produce a surprise appearance within the ceremony tomorrow evening. The pre-Emmy parties are actually buzzing of a potential Emmy presenter stint for Sheen, whom the producers with this particular year’s ceremony recognized in the beginning wonderful get. The Emmy Honours air every day just before the premiere in the Comedy Central Roast of Charlie Sheen, as well as the actor does a substantial PR blitz for your event within the last week, including looks concerning the Tonight Show, The Wendy Williams Show as well as the Today show. In addition, Sheen features a new sitcom, Anger Management, that you should removed to customers soon.

AMC extends running time of 'Mad Men' episodes

Here's good news for "Mad Men" fans: Episodes for the show's upcoming season will run a full 47 minutes, not the 45 minutes that had been agreed on earlier this year. "Mad Men" creator/exec producer Matthew Weiner announced the running time change Friday morning during Variety's Emmy Elite Showrunners breakfast at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills. The running time of episodes had been a major sticking point earlier this year when Weiner was in tough negotiations with "Mad Men" producer AMC and Lionsgate TV. Back in March, it was announced that the first and last episodes of "Mad Men's" fifth season would run 47 minutes, as has been the show's standard since its inception, but the remaining 11 segs would run about 45 minutes to allow for more commercial time. The plan was to make those episodes available at their full 47-minute running time online. But in the intervening months, the sides came to terms on a 47.05 running time for all segs. "I don't know how they managed to make that work out," Weiner said during the drama showrunners' panel at the Emmy Elite gathering. "It was a lot of worry. I'm so thrilled." AMC insiders indicated that the push for a 45-minute running time on most segs was always more about giving the network flexibility. But clearly, Weiner's will has won out. "Mad Men's" fifth season is expected to bow in March. Contact Cynthia Littleton at cynthia.littleton@variety.com

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NBCs Paul Telegdy Marketed To Leader Of Reality & Late Evening, Ron Ludwin Steps Lower

Using The Voice turning the lights on for 4th-place NBC earlier this season and considered a cornerstone within the network’s mission for any rankings turnaround, the guy who developed it at NBC, Paul Telegdy, gets a campaign: a leader title and also the addition recently-evening to his purview. NBC’s current late-evening mind, 31-year NBC veteran Ron Ludwin, is walking lower and segue to some working as a consultant for that network. Additionally towards the Voice, Telegdy has overseen seriesAmericas Got Talent and also the Sing-Off along with the Golden Globes special offers. Paul is definitely an exemplary executive that has tremendous creative vision in the region of unscripted programming making him ideal for this broadened role, stated NBC Entertainment chairman Bob Greenblatt. I understand he'll bring his distinctively inventive eye to the venerable late-evening institutions and Im personally pleased that he's stretching his relationship with NBC once we aim to build the very best team of top professionals possible. Stated Ludwin, “I couldn’t have requested or imagined a far more rewarding job compared to one I’ve had at NBC. To possess been part of TV history with Seinfeld, our late-evening franchises, Saturday Evening Live with all of our producers, authors and talent continues to be unbelievable. Since I Have would be a kid it had been a imagine mine to work on NBC. I acquired to get it done and continue being grateful.”

Toronto 2011: Ryan Gosling and Bradley Cooper's 'The Place Past the Pines' Sells The World (Exclusive)

TORONTO -- Ryan Gosling-Bradley Cooper thriller The Area Past the Pines was one of the most popular projects looked in the Toronto sales market, and it has offered the world, in addition to drawing substantial interest from U.S. purchasers.our editor recommendsToronto 2011: Purchasers to determine First Footage of Ryan Gosling and Bradley Cooper's 'The Place Past the Pines' Toronto 2011: 10 Hot Game titles Purchasers Dare Not Miss Derek Cianfrance is presently shooting our prime-profile indie title, that also stars Rose Byrne and Avoi Mendes. The project reteams Cianfrance and Gosling, who labored together about the significantly acclaimed Blue Valentine, a dark drama in regards to a failing marriage. Nick Meyer and Marc Schaberg's Sierra/Affinity is selling Place Past the Pines worldwide, while WME and CAA are co-representing domestic privileges. Created by Sidney Kimmel Entertainment, Place Past the Pines did brisk presales business when first introduced in the Cannes Film Market in May by Sierra/Affinity. A number of key territory deals were signed, including for that U.K., France and The country. At Toronto, Sierra finished up deals for just about any remaining territory, associates say. (Both U.S. and worldwide purchasers attending Toronto were asked to determine the very first footage in the film.) Domestic marketers are also going after U.S. privileges. Within the movie, Gosling plays an expert motorcycle stunt driver who turns to bank robberies to aid his newborn boy, however when he crosses pathways having a rookie officer, performed by Cooper, their violent confrontation spirals right into a tense generational feud tracing the intersecting lives of fathers and sons, cops and thieves, heroes and villains. The producers of Place Past the Pines are Sidney Kimmel, Lynette Howell, Alex Orlovsky and Jamie Patricof. Sierra/Affinity also handled foreign sales about the significantly acclaimed Drive, which stars Gosling opposite Carey Mulligan and opens in theaters Sept. 16. FilmDistrict is delivering Drive locally. Related Subjects Toronto Worldwide Film Festival Ryan Gosling Bradley Cooper

Will Forte's Hygiene, Simon's Surprising Heart: Seven Funny Quotes Heard at Fox's Fall TV Preview

Paula Abdul, Will Forte What can you obtain if you put Paula Abdul, Zooey Deschanel and may Forte together? Some chivalry (Forte lent Deschanel his jacket), some Simon talk (OK, greater than some discuss Abdul's love-hate-love relationship with Cowell) and lots of laughs at Monday's Paley Center fall TV preview, which was moderated by TV Guide Magazine Editor-in-Chief Debra Birnbaum. See the seven best quotes (most not to be analyzed seriously) within the panel: 7. Allen Gregory voice actor Will Forte, on why he made a decision to accomplish an animated series: "I do not have to shower. I am in a position to accomplish not brushing my teeth, however usually do." 6. Paula Abdul how Simon Cowell has changed since departing The The American Idol Show Show: "He really starts caring in regards to the participants. It's strange." 5. New Girl star Zooey Deschanel on whether her character is ever going up to now her roommates: "These. Simultaneously.In . Adds executive producer Liz Meriwether, "This show can get really dark, like the Accused." 4. Terra Nova executive producer Brannon Braga on balancing the show's dramatic and comedy elements: "You always need a large laugh when someone's decapitated." 3. I Personally Don't Like My Teenage Daughter star Kevin Rahm on his transition from Desperate Regular folks to desperate moms: "I play both kids. [It's] a whole lot make-up. It absolutely was either this or Push The Button,In . mentioning to ABC's midseason mix-dressing comedy. 2. Terra Nova executive producer Rene Echevarria concerning the show's hype: "We'd a unique approach to create buzz. We constantly postponed production." 1. Abdul on whether she missed Cowell: "Any longer.Inch New Girl premieres on Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 9/8c. The X Factor debuts on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 8/7c. Terra Nova involves existence on Monday, Sept. 26 at 8/7c. Allen Gregory starts on Sunday, March. 30 at 8:30/7:30c. I Personally Don't Like My Teenage Daughter launches on Wednesday, November. 30 at 9:30/8:30c on Fox.

Will Eva Longoria Marry Again?

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Does Eva Longoria hear wedding bells in her future? The Desperate Housewives star stopped by Access Hollywood Live on Monday where co-host Kit Hoover asked if she ever sees herself taking a trip down the aisle again. I dont know, I dont know. Only God knows that. Im not opposed to it, the actress, who is dating Eduardo Cruz and split from NBA star Tony Parker in 2010, said. I just dont really give it a lot of thought right now. Ask a woman after divorce if shes gonna get married, you wont get an honest answer, Eva told Kit. If Eva does decide to marry again, it might come sooner than later. I never believe in long engagements. People think engagement is another step. Its not another step. Youre single and then youre married. The engagement is the planning part, Eva continued. So, I always agree with short engagements. So many guys are getting engaged to buy time, Maybe this will buy me more time. But if Im the bride Im like, Oh no, alright lets get going. The 36-year-old said for the time being shes enjoying keeping her gal pals close by. I have a bunch of people at my house now. I have two girlfriends that stay with me because I have such a big house and they take care of the house when Im gone, and its just so great to have my girlfriends there, Eva explained. I have so many people visiting from Europe and theyre always there. My house is always full, so I feel like I have a bunch of kids already. Catch Eva and George Lopez on Friday when they host the 2011 ALMA Awards on NBC at 8 PM. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved.This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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Glenn Becks Internet-Only Show Premieres Monday

Glenn Beck will get an chance to allow his fans see him every single day once again when his new, daily Internet-only show, titled Glenn Beck, premieres Monday at 5 p.m. ET. The daily news show will stream on Beck's new subscription-only website GBTV. Even though questionable conservative personality has maintained his daily radio show since departing his Fox News program, he hasn't stood a visual presence since June, when he left the cable news giant.our editor recommendsGlenn Beck's Last Show: What Experts SayGlenn Beck's Exit Prompts Fox News Attack on Media Matters (Video) The Wall Street Journal reviews Beck's web venture now boasts greater than 230,000 clients. It's a more compact amount than Beck's 2.2 million average audience on Fox News, but greater than the normal of 156,000 people who seen The famous host the famous host oprah Winfrey's OWN in June. Beck is predicted to talk about the tenth anniversary of September 11 inside the first show, by getting an concentrate on doing it. He's also prone to discuss the economy. While certain areas of Beck's old show could make the jump from TV to Internet (yes, he's still prone to take advantage from the blackboard), the completely new show is two occasions how big the old show and may feature numerous new adding factors. Beck's production company, Mercury Radio Arts, has the completely new web venture and also the new show. As Beck told the newspaper, he'll have "complete creative control since i have have own the show as well as the network." More youthful crowd informed, "GBTV is not for slugs." He stressed the network's urgent call to activism. GBTV costs clients $9.99 monthly to stream on personal computers or mobile items. Furthermore to Beck's show, the network streams an energetic telecast of Beck's radio show, another radio show The 4th Hour, documentaries as well as the comedy program The B.S. from the. Related Subjects Glenn Beck

The Hunter

A Madman Entertainment discharge of a Screen Australia presentation in colaboration with Screen NSW, Screen Tasmania, Fulcrum Media Finance, Madman Entertainment of the Porchlight Films production. (Worldwide sales: Entertainment One, London.) Created by Vincent Sheehan. Executive producers, Liz W, Anita Sheehan, Paul Wiegard. Directed by Daniel Nettheim. Script, Alice Addison, in line with the novel by Julia Leigh.With: Willem Dafoe, Frances O'Connor, Mike Neill, Morgana Davies, Finn Woodlock, Jacek Koman, Callan Mulvey, John Brumpton, Serta Wyllie, Sullivan Stapleton, Jamie Timony.A mercenary trying to find the extinct Tasmanian Tiger has his covered up humanity stirred in uneven Aussie mental drama-cum environment thriller "The Hunter." Superbly lensed and impeccably carried out by topliner Willem Dafoe, debut helmer Daniel Nettheim's adaptation from the novel by author-filmmaker Julia Leigh ("Sleeping Beauty") keeps an intriguing atmosphere, but general auds may go through they are not given enough details about the protag being fully submerged in the journey toward redemption. Opening locally March. 6 following its Toronto world preem, pic's title cast should help snare respectable biz in your area as well as in selected offshore marketplaces. The overarching plot is indeed a grabber: A soldier of fortune (Dafoe) is employed in Paris with a middleman (Jacek Koman) representing a shady biotech company to secure potentially priceless DNA from the Tasmanian Tiger. (The Tiger -- the "dog having a wolf's mind" -- has lengthy taken the general public imagination Here with gossips of their survival because the last specimen died in captivity in 1936 and also the species was formally declared extinct in 1986.) Presuming the title Martin David and also the persona of the college investigator staring at the common Tasmanian Demon, David is met inside a remote area of the island condition by Jack Mindy (Mike Neill), a nearby guide who arranges lodging for that customer in the run-lower house of Lucy Remedy (Frances O'Connor). Within the first third from the film, the interests of Lucy, left virtually comatose through the sedative drugs she's drawn in the numerous several weeks since her zoologist husband disappeared within the rose bush, are associated by her daughter, Sass (Morgana Davies), a sparky tween having a strikingly adult vocabulary, and her shy more youthful brother, Bike (Finn Woodlock). But because the film progresses, David's lonely, mysterious activities in to the backwoods for which local legend indicates may be the last making it through tiger, are interspersed with conferences having a now sedative-free Lucy, with whom he determines a bond. And the father-like reference to the kids helps him get an important result in the tiger. The fate of Lucy's husband along with a background confrontation between environment activists and loggers give a slow-burning suspense towards the mix, however the story's primary goal of having auds to sympathise with David's transformation from a difficult blank to some guy with genuine feelings is undercut through the narrow perimeters attracted around him. Though hardly supplying an in depth profile from the central character, Leigh's 1999 novel offered enriching pictures of his difficult childhood, insufficient significant associations and the encounters like a hired submit military procedures. Dafoe's perf because the lone wolf is place-on, but the lack of such backgrounding leaves auds to simply imagine what's introduced him for this personal crossroads. Aided by an engaging turn from Neill because the friendly local with something to cover and O'Connor's punchy role like a distressed wife and mother with increased to fear than she might dare imagine, Nettheim's taken into consideration direction effectively conforms David's search for that elusive tiger right into a metaphor for that various insecurities from the primary gamers. Widescreen lensing by Robert Humphreys strongly contrasts staggeringly beautiful landscapes with moody inside reflecting the characters' fears. Subtle music and haunting slivers of ambient seem by Matteo Zingales, Michael Lira and Andrew Lancaster lead mightily towards the mythical aura surrounding David's prey. The relaxation from the tech jobs are first-class.Camera (Luxurious color, Panavision widescreen), Robert Humphreys editor, Roland Gallois music, Matteo Zingales, Michael Lira, Andrew Lancaster music supervisor, Andrew Kotatko production designer, Steven Johnson-Evans art director, Amanda Sallybanks costume designer, Emily Seresin seem (Dolby Digital), Robert Mackenzie, Mike Petty visual effects administrators, Anders Thonell, James Rogers visual effects, Fuel VFX, Publish Modern Sydney stunt planners, Mark Hennessy, Harry Dakanalis line producer, Ann Folland assistant director, John Martin second unit director, Vincent Sheehan second unit camera, Kevin Scott casting, Jane Norris. Examined at Hoyts Theatrette, Sydney, August. 26, 2011. (In Toronto Film Festival - Special Presentations) Running time: 100 MIN. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

Universal Acquires David Guggenheim Pitch 364 For Ron Howard To Direct

EXCLUSIVE: Universal Pictures has become in business using its Safe House scribe David Guggenheim. The studio has preemptively acquired 364, a drama that'll be created by Imagine Entertainment. Ron Howard is mounted on direct. The title refers back to the length of time each year that the normal guy stays every year determining the heroic deeds he'll perform about the eventually every year he has super forces. John Grazer will produce and Erica Huggins is going to be executive producer. Guggenheim is very a tale in the own right. He was an editor at Us Weekly when he authored Safe House, and quit that job only after he offered it to Universal. That film just wrapped, with Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds starring for director Daniel Espinosa. Since that time, Guggenheim offered the Fox pitch Santiago, that has Simon Kinberg creating and that he set Puzzle Structure at Summit Entertainment, with Temple Hill creating. APA and Madhouse Entertainment repetition Guggenheim

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Exclusive: Watch Hilary Duff's Hot Teenage Mess Get Rebuffed in Clip from Stay Cool

Hilary Duff may have seen her planned screen turn as Bonnie Parker nixed due to pregnancy, but the erstwhile Lizzie Maguire will soon appear in the Polish brothers ensemble comedy Stay Cool. The 2009 Tribeca entry concerns a thirtysomething novelist (Mark Polish) who returns to his Sacramento hometown only to be confronted with the colorful ex-flames and friends still living there and the hot-to-trot high school senior (Duff) trying to jump his bones. Get a first look at Duff’s would-be teen seductress (and her failed attempt at seduction) in Movieline’s exclusive clip. Duff was 20 when Stay Cool was filmed, and the indie comedy falls smack dab in the middle of a period in which the former tween star seemed to be making very deliberate choices for more mature fare — even if most of said roles came playing promiscuous teen jail bait in one film after another (see: War, Inc., What Goes Up). Here Duff demonstrates some developing acting chops as high schooler Shasta O’Neil, who unsuccessfully tries to mack on older man Henry McCarthy (Polish) in front of everyone at a pool party. The official synopsis for Stay Cool, which features the most random cast assemblage you’ll see all year: From Initiate Productions comes raucous and romantic comedy about one man’s return home for the commencement speech of a lifetime.Henry McCarthy (MARK POLISH), the 30-something author of the popular 80s-themed novel How Lionel Got Me Laid, returns to his suburban hometown of Sacramento to deliver the commencement speech at his former high school. Despite his success as an author Henry’s return home has sparked all of the youthful dreams, desires and particularly disappointments he’s never quite gotten over, specifically his unrequited affection for the girl who is now the local pharmacist: the elusive Scarlet Smith (WINONA RYDER).Between run-ins with the outcast friends he left behind Big Girl (SEAN ASTIN) and Wino (JOSH HOLLOWAY), the school principal (CHEVY CHASE) and a seductive senior, Shasta O’Neil (HILARY DUFF) who clearly has the hots for him, Henry is sent spinning through a time warp that incites all the old emotions and challenges of the world he grew up in. Teetering between unsettling memories of his teenage past and his all too uncertain adult future, Henry can only hope to “Stay Cool” and make it, once again, to graduation day. Stay Cool, directed by Ted Smith and starring Mark Polish, Winona Ryder, Sean Astin, Hilary Duff, Josh Holloway, Jon Cryer and Chevy Chase, will open in select theaters on September 16.

Ask Matt: The Office, Fall TV, Rizzoli, Big C, Torchwood and More!

James Spader Send questions to askmatt@tvguidemagazine.com and follow me on Twitter! Question: Love your column, here is my question: With the exit of Steve Carell (and the last two to three seasons of The Office being very uneven), do you really think that adding James Spader to the cast will improve it? I re-watched the series from the beginning over this summer and one of the things that I noticed missing from the last few seasons is how the show went from a comedy about the office place to a comedy about characters in and outside of the office. While I like the actors, many of the characters (looking at you, Meredith) are now just caricatures; with Steve Carell leaving, I thought it would give the show a last chance to reboot, but hearing that James Spader joined the cast, my excitement has waned. Do you think that James Spader can help this show rekindle its former glory? - Larry S Matt Roush: Well, he certainly can't do it alone. I haven't seen any of the new season yet, so won't pre-judge except to say that I'm of the camp that wishes The Office had taken Michael Scott's exit as a cue for a natural and relatively graceful ending. But the show still anchors NBC's not-quite-hit-comedy lineup, so NBC can't afford to shed it just yet. I still get a kick out of many of the Dunder Mifflin folks - even Meredith, though as with most of them, a little goes a long way - and consider this an ensemble show at its best. So if James Spader's character shakes things up in a funny way - unlike how Will Ferrell's ill-conceived character soured the mix last season - it will be seen as a plus. I'm hopeful he'll bring a new and twisted comic energy to the workplace. But I'm more curious how the rest of the office dynamics will play out, because if I don't enjoy what's happening with the rest of them, Spader's eccentricities alone won't be enough. Want more Matt Roush? Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now! Question: Each year at about this time, I remove from the DVR schedule those shows that were canceled and start plugging in a couple of new ones that I might like. This year I can't find one worth adding. I've got ABC trying to mimic the success CBS had by rebooting a '70s show (Charlie's Angels), two shows that are trying to rip off Mad Men (The Playboy Club and Pan Am), two dramas in Prime Suspect - which NBC will cancel as soon as the suits realize that it isn't a reality show or singing contest - and Unforgettable, which looks ... well, forgettable; a show where the lead talks toa ghost (in case you were missing Medium and Ghost Whisperer) and a show that looks like Jurassic Park meets Avatar and my guess is will be canceled by Thanksgiving - giving us all reason for thanks. Then there are the comedies, which to me look quite tragic. Of all the shows, I might be able to drum up some interest for Person of Interest because J.J. Abrams does some good things, and Last Man Standing because I'm a Tim Allen fan, but other than that I don't see a keeper in the bunch. At least last year I was interested in stuff like Chicago Code, Hawaii Five-0, No Ordinary Family and *&%$ My Dad Says (OK, I was really wrong on that last one). I think I would rather dedicate my DVR space to reruns of The Unit than this dreck. So I guess my question is: is it just me or is this season's new crop really stretching for any sort of ... what's the word I'm looking for here ... quality? Are the network suits so lazy as to just green-light filler shows with the feeling "eh, we just need something for a couple of weeks until we can slot in the hot new reality show 8 Fools Singing for Cash and Has-Been Actors Grasping for Press?" - Chip Matt Roush: Whew. I understand the cynicism here, especially coming off a season as disappointing as last year's, but don't really ascribe to it. (For more information on the new network shows and my individual take on them, TV Guide Magazine's Fall Preview issue is out this week. Don't miss it.) Back to the question: There's a big risk in judging shows by premise and promos alone. You might just be surprised this season, especially by the comedies (New Girl in particular, but ABC's Suburgatory and CBS' Two Broke Girls have their appeal). And by the time we get to midseason, where many of the more interesting risks and potential creative breakthroughs are lying in wait, things should get much more interesting. Even so, this fall is an improvement over a year ago, when it looked like almost no one was even trying. For instance, Person of Interest does attempt something new with the classic CBS procedural, and even A Gifted Man (the requisite CBS ghost show) is elevated by an incredible cast. I'm not entirely sold on the season's two fairy-tale inspired fantasies (ABC's Once Upon a Time and NBC's horror mystery Grimm), but I'm glad the effort is being made, and especially with Time, I'm curious to see where it's going. And TV hasn't seen a big-ticket big-budget broad-appeal item like Fox's time-travel family adventure-with-dinosaurs Terra Nova for some time, so while I wish the writing and acting on that one were on a higher level, I'm encouraged that it at least feels like an "event." And while there's no question the style of Mad Men inspired Pan Am and The Playboy Club, these are much broader (no pun intended) entertainments - they'd have to be to survive - and the escapism of Pan Am I find especially infectious. As is always the case, there are a number of "what are they thinking?" calamities, but to approach the new season as if it's all a wash before it even begins is both unfair and probably (hopefully) off base. Question: I am seriously beginning to wonder if we are seeing the beginning of the end of broadcast TV as an entertainment medium. ABC is trying a new Charlie's Angels this fall, CBS is going to try and redo Bewitched in a year, and now comes word that NBC wants to give The Munsters yet another fresh spin. Have they officially run out of truly new ideas for TV shows after about 60 years of this medium's existence? It looks that way to me. Micky Dolenz of The Monkees (hmmm...will they try to redo THAT one next?) said back in 1971 that TV's future one day would be as a news-info medium only, and that entertainment will just be in cassette form (well, DVD anyway). Could his prophecy be finally coming true after 40 years? - David Matt Roush: First: Micky Dolenz as media prophet of doom? Why not? Second: A news-only medium? Hardly. The real danger, I suppose, is that unscripted "reality" programming will push scripted shows further into the margins, but it's hardly a hopeless situation, even if TV, much like the movie business (which is even worse), keeps toying with remakes that are so easy and fun to mock. The new Charlie's Angels is unquestionably one of the fall's worst "new" shows, but never underestimate the audience's desire for formula served on a splashy, sexy platter. Network TV as a mass medium turns back to classic titles from time to time in hopes that familiarity will breed something other than contempt. Sadly, re-imagining (as in the case of Syfy's brilliant Battlestar Galactica redo) rarely occurs. Question: I am sure you have noticed how illogical certain plot developments are in many series. For example, in the Rizzoli & Isles episode a few weeks ago when they were frantically looking for a fellow detectives' daughter who had been abducted, Jane and her partner charge out of the station when they have located the suspect's car only to pull up to the site with Jane sipping a cup of coffee. Are we to believe that they stopped in route? Also so many shows have visitors show up unannounced in squad rooms, lawyer's offices, etc. while today a pizza delivery guy cannot gain access anywhere. Or like in Franklin & Bash when the managing partner was arrested and both F&B were unaware the next day until they received a phone call. In this era of Blackberries, Google alerts, IMs, etc., it is ridiculous for them not to have known. It's not that these are continuity errors rather, just illogical plot devices. Is this a current phenomenon and have you commented on it? Thanks - I truly enjoy your observations. - Bruce Matt Roush: I hope you enjoy this one. Because if you're going to hold the shows you watch to that kind of logical high standard - and the coffee moment does sound like a continuity problem (if she wasn't carrying coffee out of the precinct) - might I suggest you raise the bar in terms of the shows you watch? These particular TNT shows are more cartoon than drama, and while I suppose there's fun to be had in feeling superior to the ham-fisted type of storytelling they engage in, if it's going to frustrate you, look elsewhere (like FX and AMC). That said, clumsy plot devices are nothing new. Given the speed and volume at which TV is made, I'm usually surprised there isn't more of it. But you're hardly alone in noticing. Read on. Question: I have watched Rizzoli & Isles until last month's "Brown Eyed Girl" episode. The ME examines the dead girl without protective clothing and with her own hair hanging down in the kid's face. Then the police team does a major raid on the suspect's home and no one is wearing a bulletproof vest. Could they at least make the effort to show a little reality like The Closer and all the other decent cop shows? This piece of fluff does not even deserve airtime in my opinion. - Joan Matt Roush: Even by the loose standards of TV's many formula crime dramas, Rizzoli & Isles tends to get my eyes rolling at an alarmingly fast clip. The Closer isn't exactly subtle, but there's really no comparison between the shows when it comes to ensemble strength and especially in the writing. I can only explain Rizzoli's success by noting the inescapable star charisma and chemistry of its two leads. Question: I know that you're not a huge fan, but I absolutely adore Showtime's The Big C. I am elated that it has been renewed for a third season, but confused why, after two 13-episode seasons, it only received an order for 10 episodes. Do you think this is a sign that the show is coming to an end? Obviously, for creative reasons, the show cannot go on forever. But since each TV season of the show takes place in the next (summer, fall, winter, etc) season, feasibly it could go on for more than three years. I think and hope that this show has a lot of life left in it. Before it ends up like Weeds, played out and overstaying its welcome. Should I be concerned that one of my favorite shows is ending? - Ryan Matt Roush: My hunch (and that's all it is) is that since each season of The Big C is structured around a season of the year, Showtime will give the series four seasons to come full circle and then that will be it. But then, who'd have guessed Weeds would go on this long, so who knows? The reduced episode order is most likely an economic or business or scheduling decision (as opposed to creative), because shows get more expensive to produce by the season, and whatever show they're planning to pair Big C with next year may also get a 10-episode order. I suppose it's natural to wonder about the life expectancy of this show more than most, but I'm always puzzled when news of a renewal is greeted by more worries that it's actually the beginning of the end. Question: Do you know the name of a show that is about to start? It is about a doctor who talks with a friend who is already dead. I am guessing that he will talk with ghosts in a hospital. I saw the promo for the show only once on TV. Where will it will be showing? - Ana Matt Roush: I have a feeling you'll be seeing many more ads for CBS' A Gifted Man (the show you're asking about) before it premieres later this month, Fridays at 8/7c, starting Sept. 23. And to clarify the premise, this doctor is a brilliant surgeon (played by Patrick Wilson) who only sees one ghost - for now - that of his ex-wife (Jennifer Ehle), a former clinic doctor who tries to inspire him to use his gifts for the greater good, not just for his own self-interest. The cast, including Justified's Margo Martindale as the doc's right hand, is incredible. But I'm left for now still wondering how the show will balance the medical and the mystical. Question: Honestly, could this Breaking Bad season be any better than it is now? Not since the last seasons of The Shield have I been so impatient waiting for next week to come to see the next episode and what will happen. Everything is spinning out of control this season and I absolutely love it as a fan. The twists and turns keep coming and coming, and now I am more afraid for Walt then I have ever been. Could Jesse turn to the "Dark Side" with Gus and Co. and kill Walt? Jesse looks like he has some dark demons inside him and does not know where to turn. Does Hank get to close to the "true" Heisenberg and Walt will need to take matters in his own hands? So many questions and once you think you believe what will happen, it goes in the complete opposite direction, phenomenal! -Mike Matt Roush: Every so often, an unqualified rave is the perfect tonic - and given the skeptical tone of so much of this week's column, happy to share this one. And this came in before Sunday night's riveting "Hermanos" episode, which gave Giancarlo Esposito his best moments yet as the chilling "Gus," whose flashback to his violent first encounter with the Mexican cartel was beyond chilling. (And how unnerving was the scene of Hank and Walt in the restaurant's parking lot, as Mike silently parked alongside them, freaking Walt out - not that he could show it to his gung-ho brother-in-law). What an outstanding season - and on a completely different track, if you missed Sunday's "Mister Softee" episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm, that was an absolute classic. TV didn't take Labor Day weekend off, so if you did, some catching up is in order. Question: First I want to thank you so much for defending Fringe in last week's column with the following comment: "It's still alive because Fox sees the value in a buzz-worthy cult series, fabulously executed, that doesn't need to attract huge numbers to prove its worth on a very problematic night." While I wish Fox would have seen fit to renew Human Target as well, I am so glad they gave Fringe the opportunity for another season. I wouldn't be surprised if it were the final season, and I would be okay (but not happy) with that as long as they provide enough notice so that the show can come to a satisfactory ending for its fans. Fringe is one of the few shows, along with The Good Wife, that I view as appointment TV. I think it is nice that Fox recognizes that not all shows have to be the same and allows something for its more science-fiction oriented fans. I guess my question here is about Torchwood. The Miracle Day season is the only one I have seen, although I ordered season 1 on DVD. Assuming I like season 1, do you think it is more worthwhile to order season 2 or just go for Children of Earth? I was a little hesitant with that because of some things I read. Is it necessary to see everything in order (obviously I am not with Miracle Day) to understand what is going on, or will Children of Earth make sense without season 2? - Faye Matt Roush: See how you feel after season 1, but I think you'll want to experience the whole series. Children of Earth can probably be enjoyed on its own, it's that good, but the nature of loss - a constant in the world of Torchwood, a theme that carries on into Miracle Day - becomes even more evident if you watch it all. I'm glad this latest season didn't sour you on the show. If this were my first taste of Torchwood, I'm not sure I'd be gearing up for more. I screened this Friday's finale over the Labor Day weekend, and all I'll say for now is "better luck next time," if there is a next time. Question: Matt, I've drawn a blank! Who is "Wemma" on Glee??? - Larry Matt Roush: Bless your heart. Because one of my personal and professional bugaboos is this kind of "fan-speak." For those like Larry who don't engage in this sort of fan "shipper" shorthand, this is how a part of the Glee fan base refers to the couple of Will and Emma. (Get it? Wemma.) And did I ever get abuse last week from members of the "Wemma" camp for scoffing at that - though I took the rest of the question (about Matthew Morrison's status on Glee) seriously. And despite my "whatever" last week (which if it offended I'm sorry), of course I root for these two. While I find the couple to be awfully precious at times, how can you not given the alternative. Will's ogre of an ex-wife is one of the least appealing characters this series has ever produced, and Emma's marriage to John Stamos was one of the least convincing or coherent subplots of last season. Since the subject has come up, I'd just like to note that in doing this column I strive neither to pander to fans nor to insult them. But while analyzing arcs of relationships on series like Glee and Grey's Anatomy and Bones and scores of other shows is fair game for critical discussion, it's hard for me to take it seriously when fans use words like "Wemma" or "Calzona" (for Callie and Arizona) or "Huddy" (for House and Cuddy) to feed their obsession. Just consider this a footnote in the "Ask Matt 101" handbook. Question: Can you explain the rationale behind the DVD release dates for TV shows? Case in point, I was turned on to Modern Family by a friend this past summer. I bought the Season 1 DVDs, and very much enjoyed the show. I would like to watch the second season before the third season begins airing this fall, but I can't. That is because the second season will not be released on DVD until September 20, the DAY BEFORE the third season starts! Why wait so long to release it? Why not a month earlier for people like me who need to catch up before the next season starts? Is there an actual reason? It seems to alienate potential TV viewers this way. I can DVR the third season until I have time to watch the second, but I would prefer to watch the show the night it airs, and I can't see why the studio/network wouldn't want that too for the ratings. - Jason Matt Roush: In this case, and is often the case, the Modern Family release date is timed for maximum promotional and marketing value to call attention to the immediate premiere of the third season. Your complaint makes sense to me that the impact would be just as valid if the street date were a few weeks ahead of the actual premiere. But honestly, Modern Family doesn't have to be enjoyed sequentially. Which is one of its pluses (though some critics who prefer all shows to be built around arcs of ongoing character development may disagree), and which is why the late release of this series on DVD is less problematic, even to late-blooming fans. My advice: Get the second season, and watch the episodes as you can, while enjoying the third. Shouldn't take that long to catch up, and just be glad you've finally discovered TV's finest current comedy. That's all for now. Keep sending your comments and questions to askmatt@tvguidemagazine.com, and in the meantime, follow me on Twitter! Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now!