Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Michael Douglas' Son Gets Additional Four and a Half Years in Prison

Cameron Douglas Michael Douglas' son, Cameron Douglas, was sentenced to four and a half more years in prison on top of the five years he's already serving, The Associated Press reports. Federal Judge Richard Berman decided that he was nearly doubling the sentence Wednesday in Manhattan, saying that the government had been too lenient on Douglas, 33, after he repeatedly violated prison rules by arranging to get drugs. The judge listed four instances in which a lawyer smuggled drugs into prison for Douglas in her bra. Cameron Douglas sentenced to five years in prison Douglas asked the judge to give him another chance at treatment. Berman recommended that Douglas be sent to a prison facility that offers drug treatment and mental health care. Douglas was first arrested in July 2009 for dealing methamphetamine from a NY hotel. He was sentenced to five years in prison in April 2010.

Friday, December 16, 2011

Final GOP Presidential Debate: Rick Perry Mocked by Media for Tim Tebow Comparison

ABC"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" ABC has canceled Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.our editor recommendsThe Kardashians Throw Anti-Bullying Rally With Demi Lovato on 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' (Video)'Extreme Makeover' Host Ty Pennington Joins New ABC Daytime Show'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition': Michelle Obama to Guest Star on the ABC Reality Series The network has opted not to move forward with the series in its weekly format, The Hollywood Reporter has learned exclusively. ABC, however, will air four special episodes after its current ninth season ends its run on Jan. 13 with its 200th episode. The series, which features host Ty Pennington and a team including designer Michael Moloney visiting and rebuilding the homes of families in need, premiered in 2003 as a 13-part special to 12 million viewers on a Wednesday night, moving to its initial home on Sundays where it became a regular staple for its first eight seasons. The Extreme Makeover spinoff continued to grow, cracking the top 20 in viewership in its second season, averaging 15.8 million viewers per episode as it made its way to visit all 50 states helping veterans, victims of natural disasters, the homeless and foster care and adoption organizations. To date, the team has designed and rebuilt more than 200 homes, in addition to firehouses, schools, daycares and more. ABC moved the series to Fridays this year where it has struggled to attract the same audience -- despite a slate of high-profile guests including first lady Michelle Obama and the Kardashians -- against competition including Fox's Kitchen Nightmares and scripted offerings including A Gifted Man. Its most recent episode, airing against CBS' holiday broadcast of Frosty the Snowman (7.3 million), drew 5.1 million viewers and a 1.3 rating in the advertiser-coveted adults 18-49 demographic. The decision to air four specials follows a similar model Fox incorporated for America's Most Wanted. The long-running law-enforcement series, hosted by John Walsh, was canceled as a weekly series in May with Fox opting to air four quarterly specials. (Lifetime has since picked up the series for a 25th season.) "It is with a somber heart I close this chapter, but with such excitement I begin the next one," Moloney said in a statement to THR. "I have EM:HE to thank for the platform I have to continue doing good work and great design in 2012 and on." Pennington, meanwhile, has already lined up a new gig, ABC's upcoming daytime health and lifestyle series The Revolution, set to premiere in January. He joins Tim Gunn and Harley Pasternak. Pennington later posted a statement on his Web site thanking the network, fans and those associated with the show for their support for what he called "the greatest job of my life." "I believe the spirit of what we have done across the country for over 200 families will continue to inspire," he wrote. It has been an honor to work side by side with the EMHE families, builders, and thousands of volunteers who have proven that good hearts can and do change the world." The series has earned two Emmys for outstanding reality program in its nine-year run, with another year of eligibility to go. Email: Lesley.Goldberg@thr.com; Twitter: @Snoodit ABC Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Box Office Preview: 'Sherlock Holmes,' 'Alvin' Installments Kick Off Christmas Parade

ABC"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" ABC has canceled Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.our editor recommendsThe Kardashians Throw Anti-Bullying Rally With Demi Lovato on 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' (Video)'Extreme Makeover' Host Ty Pennington Joins New ABC Daytime Show'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition': Michelle Obama to Guest Star on the ABC Reality Series The network has opted not to move forward with the series in its weekly format, The Hollywood Reporter has learned exclusively. ABC, however, will air four special episodes after its current ninth season ends its run on Jan. 13 with its 200th episode. The series, which features host Ty Pennington and a team including designer Michael Moloney visiting and rebuilding the homes of families in need, premiered in 2003 as a 13-part special to 12 million viewers on a Wednesday night, moving to its initial home on Sundays where it became a regular staple for its first eight seasons. The Extreme Makeover spinoff continued to grow, cracking the top 20 in viewership in its second season, averaging 15.8 million viewers per episode as it made its way to visit all 50 states helping veterans, victims of natural disasters, the homeless and foster care and adoption organizations. To date, the team has designed and rebuilt more than 200 homes, in addition to firehouses, schools, daycares and more. ABC moved the series to Fridays this year where it has struggled to attract the same audience -- despite a slate of high-profile guests including first lady Michelle Obama and the Kardashians -- against competition including Fox's Kitchen Nightmares and scripted offerings including A Gifted Man. Its most recent episode, airing against CBS' holiday broadcast of Frosty the Snowman (7.3 million), drew 5.1 million viewers and a 1.3 rating in the advertiser-coveted adults 18-49 demographic. The decision to air four specials follows a similar model Fox incorporated for America's Most Wanted. The long-running law-enforcement series, hosted by John Walsh, was canceled as a weekly series in May with Fox opting to air four quarterly specials. (Lifetime has since picked up the series for a 25th season.) "It is with a somber heart I close this chapter, but with such excitement I begin the next one," Moloney said in a statement to THR. "I have EM:HE to thank for the platform I have to continue doing good work and great design in 2012 and on." Pennington, meanwhile, has already lined up a new gig, ABC's upcoming daytime health and lifestyle series The Revolution, set to premiere in January. He joins Tim Gunn and Harley Pasternak. Pennington later posted a statement on his Web site thanking the network, fans and those associated with the show for their support for what he called "the greatest job of my life." "I believe the spirit of what we have done across the country for over 200 families will continue to inspire," he wrote. It has been an honor to work side by side with the EMHE families, builders, and thousands of volunteers who have proven that good hearts can and do change the world." The series has earned two Emmys for outstanding reality program in its nine-year run, with another year of eligibility to go. Email: Lesley.Goldberg@thr.com; Twitter: @Snoodit ABC Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

Golden Globe Surprises and Snubs: A Lot Of New Faces, But Nonetheless No Breaking Bad

Zooey Deschanel, Bryan Cranston Oh, Golden Globes. You won't ever neglect to amuse and bemuse us together with your cool, awesome and strange nominations. After approaching empty using the Screen Stars Guild, Homeland arrived three nominations in the Hollywood Foreign Press Association and only agreed to be one of the numerous new implies that gained nods. And because of so many shiny new toys to experience with, the HFPA once more didn't remember about Breaking Bad. But individuals were not the only real stuff that caught our attention Thursday.Homeland, New Girl and new shows lead Golden Globe nominationsSurprisesScore one for that newcomers: It's really no secret that HFPA people love new shows, being the trendsetters that they're, but rarely they have gifted nods to a lot new bloodstream. Homeland, American Horror Story, Bet on Thrones, The Killing, Boss, Revenge, Episodes, Enlightened and New Girl a few of the freshmen series that gained nominations. We expected those for, say, Claire Danes and Zooey Deschanel (each of whom are totally winning, incidentally), however the mentions for HBO's underrated and under-viewed Enlightened goes a lengthy means by helping it get restored.USA is formally an honours magnet: We sailed the question Wednesday after Suits' Patrick J. Adams received a jerk so we be aware of answer, following Callie Thorne's unpredicted nomination in drama actress for Necessary Roughness. Beside both of these nods, previously year, USA has nabbed an Emmy nomination for Burn Notice's Sharon Gless (which wasn't that surprising as this is Sharon Gless we are speaking about) along with a Golden Globe jerk for Covert Affairs' Piper Perabo. With Thorne, who's tough yet fragile on Roughness, getting changed Perabo within the selection, it appears like USA includes a permanent place within the category. Why is this so? It's the top cable network in the end.Madeleine Stowe: The good thing of Revenge, which isn't exactly topping honours-worthy lists, may be the wonderful and cheesy Stowe. So, obviously, allow the HFPA - which worships film stars who mind to TV - to identify the actress and her fabulously icy, but supportive turn as Victoria Grayson that frequently occasions causes us to be root on her a lot more than Emily Thorne.Amy Poehler: Parks and Entertainment finally obtained its first Globe nomination in comedy actress for that very deserving and amusing Poehler. But what's most surprising about Poehler's jerk is the fact that she managed to get in over Edie Falco (Nurse Jackie) and former champion Toni Collette from the defunct U . s . States of Tara. The sorta-funny ladies of dark comedies have centered the course recently (reigning champion The Large C's Laura Linney is nominated), so for Poehler to interrupt was a large achievement. Around the switch side, the HFPA still has not ended its romance with Thomas Jane (Hung) and David Duchovny (Californication), who made the cut again, while Steve Carell - his final opportunity to be nominated for that Office - didn't.SAGs surprises and snubs: Patrick J. Adams helps make the cut, but where's Homeland?SnubsBreaking Bad: For that second year consecutively, Bryan Cranston may be the sole representative for that superb AMC drama. We'd be much more upset as we did not know to anticipate the cold shoulder. While equipped with buzz, Breaking Bad isn't splashy, high-brow or conceptual like the kind of fare the HFPA adores (Glee, American Horror Story, Boardwalk Empire, Bet on Thrones). Only at that rate, we might have to make peace with the truth that Breaking Bad might not be nominated for series.Melissa McCarthy: McCarthy had two chances for nods - for Mike & Molly and Bridesmaids - and came away empty-handed. The Mike & Molly slight is less surprising compared to Bridesmaids one since she has been obtaining steam (and experts honours and nominations) right and left yesteryear couple of days on her scene-stealing performance within the film. McCarthy wasn't the only real Emmy champion snubbed: Reigning two-time Emmy and Golden Globe champion Jim Parsons (The Large Bang Theory) was dropped in support of co-star Johnny Galecki. Also MIA: Last year's drama actress champion Katey Sagal (Sons of Anarchy).The Kennedys: Who would have every considered the Emmys will be the ones to embrace the questionable miniseries, as the Globes, who loves them some large-title stars, gives it the shaft? Consider it: They could've nominated Katie Holmes and hang a location setting for Tom Cruise, but opposed the need. Did they become familiar with a lesson from last year's comical The Tourist fiasco?The Great Wife and network dramas: Cable ruled supreme in drama - the series and lead actor nominees come from cable. We can produce a situation for that superbly crafted and behaved Good Wife to become nominated, but it is tough to pick another broadcast-network substitutes. Time for you to step-up your game, systems!What had you been most surprised at? That do you want have been nominated?

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Lionsgate launches Stan Lee original

Gough Millar LeeLionsgate has picked up feature rights to an original superhero property from Stan Lee that Alfred Gough and Miles Millar will write, direct and produce through their Millar/Gough Ink shingle.Details of the untitled project are being kept under wraps, but it's described as a multigenerational superhero movie that spans several decades. Lee and Gil Champion will produce through their POW! Entertainment banner, which has a deal at Disney. The comicbook vet approached Gough and Millar with the superhero concept after becoming a fan of "Smallville" and collaborating with the two scribes on "Spider-Man 2."In addition to the "Spider-Man" sequel, Millar/Gough Ink's credits include the scripts for Disney's "Shanghai Noon," its sequel "Shanghai Nights" and DreamWorks' "I Am Number Four." For Disney, they are also producing "Zed," which Susannah Grant is scripting based on the final days of Texas high school theater teacher Lynn Shaw. The duo also is in the midst of producing the Sylvester Stallone actioner "Bullet to the Head," based on the French graphic novel "Du Plomb Dans La Tete," that Warner Bros. will release next year. For TV, Gough and Millar were showrunners on this season's "Charlie's Angels," for ABC, and oversaw the CW's "Smallville," which recently ended its 10-year run.Lee, who created Marvel's Spider-Man, Iron Man, Thor, the X-Men and the Incredible Hulk characters, recently also locked down Dan Gilroy ("Real Steel") to adapt his comicbook "The Annihilator" into a bigscreen actioner aimed at Asian markets. Contact Marc Graser at marc.graser@variety.com

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

'Monday' on Tyldum's calendar

Norwegian director Morten Tyldum has signed onto direct his first American feature film, Vendome Pictures' advanced thriller "What Went Down to Monday?"Vendome introduced Wednesday that Tyldum, who helmed Norwegian thriller "Hardhunters," had seriously board.Script, composed by Max Botkin, was named towards the Black List last December, a couple of days before Vendome devoted to financing. Raffaella P Laurentiis developed the project via her Raffaella Prods. banner as well as function as producer alongside Vendome Boss Philippe Rousselet. "What Went Down to Monday?" follows identical septuplet siblings who find it difficult to stay hidden within an overpopulated world in which a one-child policy outlaws brothers and sisters."Headhunters," starring Askel Hennie, is going to be launched within the U . s . States this spring.Vendome prexy of production Guy Stodel and Vice president Sarah Schweitzman will oversee the project together with Raffaella professional Vice president Hester Hargett-Aupetit and Vice president Matthew Feitshans.Tyldum is symbolized by WME, Anonymous Content and the lawyer Michael Schenkman.Three-year-old Vendome created and funded Summit's thriller "Source Code" and funded "Ray Crowne." Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com

Monday, December 5, 2011

Talker Jeff Probst Boosts Station Count

CBS Television Distribution has sold its syndicated first-run Jeff Probst to stations in more than 70% of the country ahead of its fall 2012 launch. The new one-hour talk show starring the Survivor host is now in 22 of the top 25 markets.New sales include to station groups CBS, Dispatch Broadcast Group, Gray Television, Raycom Media, Sinclair Broadcast Group and Hearst Television.

Thursday, December 1, 2011

'Prometheus' Trailer Leak: 'Heartbreakingly Unfair' Says Fox Head Tom Rothman

Fox Filmed Entertainment head Tom Rothman is calling the leaked footage of Ridley Scott's 'Prometheus' "heartbreakingly unfair." Speaking to MTV News at the Gotham Awards on Monday night, Rothman said that Scott's vision for the film is "spectacular," but that what was leaked was just an "early, early, half-assed test." Rothman promised that when the final film is released in 3D "it will deliver." He also strongly denied that the film is an 'Alien' prequel, contradicting what star Michael Fassbender recently told EW. See the entire interview after the jump. Movie Trailers - Movies Blog [via MTV] [Photo: Getty] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

American Pie's Jason Biggs Lawyers Up on The Good Wife

Jason Biggs Jason Biggs is headed to court on The Good Wife, TVGuide.com has confirmed. The American Pie actor, 33, will play a lawyer who is represented by Lockhart & Gardner when he's sued for refusing to release the name of one of his clients, according to TVLine, which first reported the casting. No airdate has been set for the episode. First look: Jennifer Carpenter on The Good Wife Biggs was last seen on CBS' short-lived comedy Mad Love, which was canceled after one season last spring. He will next star in the latest American Pie sequel, American Reunion, which hits theaters in April. The Good Wife airs Sundays at 9/8c on CBS.