UPDATE: Marc Cherry States Avoi Longoria & Felicity Huffman Were Relieved That Nicollette Sheridan Was Exiting Show

Freelance author Dominic Patten can be a Deadline contributor second UPDATE, 5 PM:Marc Cherry told legal court that Nicollette Sheridan’s Desperate Housewivesco-stars Avoi Longoria and Felicity Huffman were “relieved” to hear that Sheridan’s character might be destroyed in the hit ABC series. They were, he stated, concerned their deals may have salary demands Sheridan might have been considering in those days. The show’s creator/executive producer stated that around or around the series’ 100th episode party on December 10, 2008 — greater than two several days before Cherry mentioned he told Sheridan that they may be departing the show –he told Longoria and Huffman that Sheridan’s character have been destroyed away and off to “calm them lower”. Longoria and Huffman, both round the witness list for your trial along with fellow Regular folks co-star Marcia Mix, were in Cherry’s office that December day to talk about conversations they'd with Sheridan about all five stars renegotiating their contracts together to acquire a better deal in the network.All five primary stars round the hit series, along with Cherry, accomplished good results from profit-talking about deals that elevated the greater the series was round the air. Meanwhile, around the month following a winding up in Longoria and Huffman, a The month of the month of january 27, 2009 email went from Regular folks producer George Perkins, calculating Cherry, nonetheless “any attempts to diminish” Sheridan’s Edie Britt character’s role “is false”. Cherry confirmed the quote came from from him. Earlier inside the mid-day, Cherry’s testimony adopted the succession of occasions on September 24, 2008, when Cherry allegedly hit Sheridan upside your brain. Cherry, which has always contended he “lightly attracted on” Sheridan, mentioned he'd been given implicit “permission” to touch Sheridan’s mind accordingly while giving her direction for just about any scene tomorrow.Cherry recognized he “monitored every syllable he uttered around Sheridan afterwards.” Testimony found the final outcome today with a more relaxed Cherry reacting to questions from his defense lawyer Adam Levin about his background, how he emerged while using concept for Regular folks adding to how Sheridan am great inside the show’s pilot that Cherry made a decision to produce her a collection regular. His testimony continues tomorrow. Former ABC executive Mark Pedowitz, now entertainment leader in the CW, is predicted to testify next. UPDATE, 12:30 PM: “I attracted on her behalf mind, yes.” That’s what Cherry, round the stand today, was adament hadoccurred between him and Sheridan round the Desperate Regular folks set on September 24, 2008. Cherry remains consistent on his version of occasions in regards to the alleged incident, which change from Sheridan’s report that he hit her “hard”.Under questioning from complaintant’s lawyer Mark Baute, Cherry wasn’t so consistent today about why Sheridan was release within the show, though he mentioned any reasons were secondary to “creative desires” to boost the series’ arc for the next season. Cherry had mentioned your decision was relayed to eliminate Sheridan’s Edie Britt character in Season 5 within a personal five-minute meeting May 22, 2008 with then-ABC Art galleries leader Mark Pedowitz in the studio hallway. Throughout today’s testimony, though, he couldn’t recall what Pedowitz mentioned round the matter other than he made the decision towards the move. Cherry has mentioned and repeated today that eliminating Britt was an problem of “cost-saving” on Sheridan’s multimillion-dollar salary. But he stated the series’ finances were not something through which he was directly involved. When requested by complaintant’s lawyers, Cherry mentioned he'd not a clue simply how much revenue Regular folks had created over its lifespan — Cherry’s profit participation inside the hit ABC series makes him millions.Cherry also didn’t recall further conversations or documentation about killing off Sheridan’s character. “I didn’t send any emails,” he mentioned. “I just walked over” to speak with Pedowitz. Cherry added that later tomorrow, then-ABC Entertainment leader Stephen McPherson chimed in and agreed while using decision. In subsequent several days, however, there has been no emails round the problem in the parties involved that Cherry “was alert to”. He did tell legal court he informed the writing staff of the season’sHousewives“almost immediately” in regards to the decision, but he swore those to secrecy.Various producers and authors from that season in the series are expected to testify later inside the trial. Cherry mentioned one other reason for letting Sheridan go was her “unprofessional behavior”. “It wasn’t the primary reason behind my decision,” the chipper and clipped Cherry told legal court at the beginning of his testimony, “but it absolutely was something I used to be alert to … it absolutely was in my mind.” Under questioning from Sheridan’s lawyers, Cherry reported an accidents of Sheridan allegedly being rude for the series’ prop guy, an accidents that happened in the finish of 2008 — several days following a supposed decision is built to allow Sheridan go. PREVIOUS, 11:24 AM: Desperate Regular folks creator/executive producer Marc Cherry is positioned to testify next in Nicollette Sheridan‘swrongful termination and battery suit against Cherry, ABC Art galleries and ABC. Sheridan found the final outcome her testimony about 30 minutes ago. The main focus of questioning today devoted to some December 5, 2008 letter from ABC’s human assets department that found the final outcome its analysis into an allegedSeptember 24, 2008 on-set incident through which Cherry allegedly struck Sheridan round the mind. Inside the letter, the network learned that theproducer’s apology inside the incident had effectively ended the issue without any further action might be taken for “inadvertently upsetting [Sheridan].”Sheridan, who first needed the stand Thursday morning, expressed “outrage” inside the letter. However, she later recognized to defense lawyer Adam Levin they didn’t really start to see the letter in those days it absolutely was shipped to her then-lawyer, nor did she contact the studio to disagree having its claims. Sheridan later eliminate in tears while reading through via a hands-written letter from Regular folks producer George Perkins. The note was composed noisy . 2009 following a actress’ final table read for your series and highlighted her on her behalf “class” and “grace”. Previous: Desperate Regular folks Trial: Nicollette Sheridan Was Not Ever A Star In The Show, Defense Says

'That's My Boy' Exclusive Green-Band Trailer & Poster

Last week, we brought you the "That's My Boy" red-band trailer, showcasing Adam Sandler and Andy Samberg's raunchy new comedy about a father reconnecting with his long lost son on the week of his son's wedding -- with Sandler playing Samberg's dad, despite the less than 15 year age difference between the two actors. Today, the madness continues. Sandler and Samberg's first big screen collaboration gets a second trailer this week right here at MTV Movies, this time of the more family-friendly green band variety. Check it out, then click past the break to see an exclusive new "That's My Boy" poster! MTV News spoke with Andy Samberg about working with Sandler on "That's My Boy," an experience he described as a dream come true. "I've been joking that I've been carrying around this face my entire life, basically leading up to this moment where somebody says, 'Hey, there's this movie where someone has to play Adam Sandler's kid, but he's closer in age to Sandler than a normal kid would be,'" he laughed. "As soon as I read the script, I knew I wanted to do it. It sat for a while, but right around last fall, I heard that they were maybe thinking of doing it again. I told Sandler I'd love to do it, and he said, 'We'll see if we do it!' And we did it! It was the happiest call." Are you excited to see Sandler and Samberg as father and son? Tell us what you think of "That's My Boy" in the comments section and on Twitter!

Top Chef's Sarah: I Seem Like I Won Too

Craig Hinckley and five-year-old boy Hudson Inside a bizarre interview with Fox News on Friday, correspondent Neil Cavuto asks Senate candidate Craig Hinckley (R- R.I.) about using his youthful boy Hudson in campaign looks and videos. Hinckley defends the practice, insisting the 5-year-old is worried concerning the issues. "Are you currently concerned about our debt?" Cavuto asks Hudson. "No," he replies. (Oops. Sorry, Father!) "Give me an idea to become whenever you develop?Inch Cavuto asks, and that is where things obtain a little strange. Watch the vid to determine how Hudson - and the father - respond:

The Hills' Frankie Delgado Can get Engaged

Of all the poor judgment the Bachelor's Ben Flajnik has proven this season, cutting Emily may have been the worst. Do not be sad for Emily: She now states she thinks she dodged a bullet. We checked together with the vibrant, crazy epidemiologist from New You are able to to request her how she really feels about Courtney and who she thinks Ben should finish tabs on. Discover More > Other Links From TVGuide.com The BachelorCourtneyBen Flajnik

Latino Market Trailer: El Lrax

Universal changes itsEl Lraxcampaign for your Latino market into high geartonight on Univision’s Premio Lo Nuestro Latin Music Honours. The animated Lorax character voiced within the the spanish language language by Danny DeVito will introduce a band as well as the particularly created 90-second preview below. It’s in British, with subtitles and voice-over announcement within the the spanish language language. Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax opens March 2.

Acad adds Ben Stiller to Oscars

Ben Stiller has grew to become part of Chris Rock one of several presenters for your 84th Academy awards ceremony. Among people already introduced as presenters with the Academy of motion Picture Arts & Sciences are Halle Berry, the cast of "Bridesmaids," Bradley Cooper, Tom Cruise, Penelope Cruz, Cameron Diaz, Tom Hanks, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Lopez and Emma Stone. The Oscar ceremony, situated by Billy Very, will probably be broadcast survive ABC on Feb. 26. Contact Christy Grosz at christy.grosz@variety.com

Glee: Where Have Rachel's Dads Been All Our Lives?

Lea Michele, Jeff Goldblum, Brian Stokes Mitchell Dear Glee producers, Fans finally got to meet Mr. and Mr. Berry on Tuesday's episode, and we have to ask: is it too soon to send them valentines? Glee's Vanessa Lengies on Sugar's big breadstix bash and a new McKinley love triangle Hiram and Leroy Berry, played by Jeff Goldblum and Brian Stokes Mitchell, arrived the only way men who raised gold star-loving, solo-hogging Rachel Berry would: on a rolling piano while singing "Chapel of Love." What's not to like? Seamless chemistry, witty back-and-forth about ice-fishing with Tony Danza (it was only one dream!) and Jennifer Hudson's vocal rolls (that's why she got kicked off of American Idol, after all)... swoon. Even when it looked like the Berrys were really super gung-ho to marry off their teenager, Papa Berrys revealed their true intentions. Of course they want to break up Finchel! Here Finn, take a look at what married life - and Rachel's preposterous beauty regimen - really means. A slightly devious and completely controlling plan... hmmm, sounds just like Rachel! Awww! Rachel's backstory is finally coming together! But the episode begged the question: Why haven't we met them sooner? Rachel finding her real birth mother, Shelby, back in Season 1 was a huge storyline, yet Hiram and Leroy were nowhere to be seen. Now that Rachel's time as a McKinley High student is running out faster than you can say Liza, can we please see more of the Berrys? Glee spoiler photos: Get a sneak peek of what's ahead We know Glee already has plenty of other storylines and characters to service, but as graduation and her May nuptials draw near, Rachel is going to need to lean on her dads for emotional support and guidance, right? And, aside from those few bars of "You're the Top," Goldblum and Mitchell haven't even gotten a chance to show off their Broadway pipes. Come on, Glee producers. Make it happen. The Berrys are the funniest thing to happen to the show since Brittany's last zinger back in Episode 6. What did you think of tonight's episode? Do you think Rachel's dads are doing the right thing by lying to their baby? Do you agree with Mercedes' tough decision? Who really believes that Rory is going back to Ireland? Sound off below!

First Look: Disney Creates a New Dance for Phineas and Ferb's Platypus Day

The cast of Austin & Ally Move over, Macarena. Disney Channel is hoping to start a new dance craze timed to "Platypus Day," a holiday created by the cable network to celebrate Perry the Platypus, the teal-colored, duck-billed secret agent from Phineas and Ferb. This year's Platypus Day, which takes place on Saturday, March 3, will feature the introduction of "The Platypus Walk," a surf-rock tune that comes with an accompanying dance choreographed by Rosero McCoy (Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam). The song will debut today on Radio Disney, and Disney Channel's website will include a tutorial to the dance. Disney Channel will air 11 hours of Phineas and Ferb episodes from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on March 3, timed to the "holiday," while sister network Disney XD will air 12 hours. Both channels also debut a music video for "The Platypus Walk," featuring Disney Channel sitcom stars from Good Luck Charlie, Shake It Up, Jessie, Kickin' It and Austin & Ally. Disney will also celebrate "Platypus Day" via events at its Disney Stores in the U.S. and in Canada and on Radio Disney stations. The event is the latest brand extension for Phineas and Ferb, which has already spawned merchandise, a TV-movie, soundtracks and an upcoming feature film. Phineas was the No. 1 animated series among kids 6-11 and 9-14 in 2011. Here's a first look at part of "The Platypus Walk" music video, featuring various Disney Channel talent: Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now!

Hollywood partner Facebook ready for IPO

Facebook's IPO is predicted to think about its first formal step Wednesday in what's likely to end up Plastic Alley's finest ever public offering, one and make a completely new deal currency for just about any company's that as an ever bigger partner with Hollywood. The social networking giant will file initial documents while using Opportunities Exchange Commission for just about any $5 billion offering despite the fact that size may be elevated later if there's demand, which there likely will probably be. The eight-year-old customers are children title all over the world with 800 million clients. Founder Mark Zuckerberg was Time's 2010 Person of year at 26. The business has produced entire industries that cling in it like barnacles round the world's most massive tanker. Zynga, an internet-based game company that produces 90% of the revenue from Facebook, went public lately in the $1 billion offering. While Facebook initially tended to keep Hollywood at arms length it's inevitably been forging closer ties as both sides see benefits. Chief operating office Sheryl Sandberg grew to become part of Disney's board of company company directors in December 2009. Netflix founder-Boss Reed Hastings sits on Facebook's board. The sale puts a wrist watch-popping price of about $84 billion on Facebook -- a valuation that has transformed from $75 to $100 billion. In comparison, the finest media company -- Comcast -- features a market capital of $72 billion. Disney follows with $69 billion. (Apple has one of the finest market caps connected having a company in the world at $425 billion.) F-commerce -- the status for that swirl of e-commerce and marketing that has developed around Facebook -- allows clients to comment, chat and share movie viewing understanding about pals. Using the kind of exposure Facebook would bring, art galleries have started to create movies that might be leased and seen on Facebook including Warner Brothers' "Dark Dark evening" and Universal Pictures' "The Big Lebowski." Lately, Lionsgate mentioned it could make its pic "Abduction" on Facebook within 24 hrs it's released on DVD and digital download, the first time a completely new release has first demonstrated round the social media. Driven by fans, the social networks have pressed into music, plus a deal with popular service Spotify last fall. Facebook, situated in Menlo Park, Calif., has about 3,000 employees $4 billion in revenue. It grows, getting ad share from Yahoo while others and composed of 28% of U.S. online display-advertising impressions this season, according to monitoring agency ComScore. Morgan Stanley, which done the IPOs of Zynga and also the other major online player Groupon, is lead underwriter, coping with Goldman Sachs, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Barclays Capital and JP Morgan. Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com

Reports: Halle Berry & Olivier Martinez Engaged

First Published: January 11, 2012 9:43 AM EST Credit: Getty Premium Caption Olivier Martinez and Halle Berry attend the Silver Rose Gala And Auction held at Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. on April 17, 2011LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Halle Berry reportedly has wedding bells in her future. According to multiple reports, the big screen beauty is engaged to fellow actor Olivier Martinez. Us Weekly reported that the pair, who have been dating since 2010, got engaged over the holidays. Olivier reportedly gave the actress, 45, a Gurhan emerald-and-diamond engagement ring. [She] had given up on being married, but she trusts Olivier. He makes her feel safe. Hes a keeper, a source told the mag. A rep for jewelry designer Gurhan confirmed to People that Olivier gave Halle the engagement ring. Halles rep was not immediately available for comment when contacted by Access Hollywood on Wednesday morning. This will mark Halles third marriage. The actress who has a 3-year-old daughter, Nahla, with ex-boyfriend Gabriel Aubry was married to baseball star David Justice in 1993 and split four years later. She then wed singer Eric Benet in 2001 and they finalized their divorce in 2005. Olivier previously dated singer Kylie Minogue and split with the pop star in 2007. Copyright 2012 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

10 Tattoos Inspired by Movies

I don't have a tattoo. However, that hasn't stopped me from wondering what Uma Thurman's Hattori Hanzo sword from 'Kill Bill' would look like permanently scrawled across my bicep. (Note: it would look ridiculous.) Earlier this week, Moviefone did an investigation to see how much it would cost to get the tattoo Lisbeth Salander (Rooney Mara) sports in 'The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.' In the process, it was also discovered that, of the parlors visited, no one had come in asking for a replica of Salander's insignia. Luckily, there are plenty of other films out there that have inspired people to get inked (and in the process, made my Hanzo idea seem less ridiculous). Below, 10 Tattoos Inspired by Movies. 10 Tattoos Inspired By Movies 'Twilight''Star Wars''The Dark Knight Rises''Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part I and II''The Lord of the Rings''Spider-Man''Frankenstein''The Nightmare Before Christmas''The Little Mermaid'Marilyn Monroe See All Moviefone Galleries » [Photo: mirkmirk] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

PBS begins winter TCA tour

PBS leader-Boss Paula Kerger, above, talks Wednesday in the Television Experts Assn. tour in Pasadena.Despite GOP leader Mitt Romney's demand ending federal funding for public broadcasting, PBS executives say that it'll function as the viewing public that determines if the network will thrive or shrink within the a long time. "What we should aspire to say within the next couple of several weeks is make obvious to the chosen authorities that people possess the broad support from the American public," Paula Kerger, leader-Boss of PBS, stated Wednesday at the very first day from the Television Experts Assn. tour in Pasadena. "Public broadcasting offers an important supply of information for a lot of towns." Romney, who lately introduced he wouldn't subsidize PBS under his presidency, has stated it's the perfect time for that network to earn its very own gold coin via traditional commercial-produced revenue instead of receiving funds in the government. "Is really a program so critical it's worth borrowing money from China to pay for for this?," he stated. "I love PBS. We subsidize PBS. Look, I am likely to stop that. I am likely to say, 'PBS will have to possess ads.' We are not likely to kill Large Bird, but Large Bird's likely to have ads, okay?Inch Kerger, who rebutted the premise about possibly advertising on "Sesame Street," knows the pubcaster will dsicover itself in the center of a political fray between now and Election Day, and stated she's willing "to create tough choices" so far as how PBS prioritizes its budget. She added that although the government subsidies for PBS stations in main metropolitan areas comes down to no more than 10%, in additional rural areas that contribution can jump to 40% and it is "money that can not be composed.Inch Ultimately, Kerger stated, if funding is drawn individuals audiences in additional remote areas would suffer probably the most. Many in government, Kerger added, have recommended PBS to appear a lot more like History, which offered a slew of docus before topper Nancy Dubuc gave it much more of a real possibility spin. Kerger contended, however, the example between your two nets is not particularly accurate. "Congress has stated maybe you can study out of this, but 'Pawn Stars' and 'American Pickers' is different then 'American Experience' and Ken Burns," she stated. Talking about Burns, the documentarian that has were built with a longtime relationship with PBS is focusing on two new projects: the Vietnam War and phone Roosevelts -- Theodore, Franklin and Eleanor -- as well as their devote American history. Burns' four-hour "The Dust Bowl," is placed to premiere within the fall. Talkshow host Charlie Rose, another of PBS' signature personas, is going to be in the pubcaster for that expected future, stated Kerger, despite his recent gig like a host on CBS' ayem news "CBS Today." The PBS topper stated the only real reason Rose required the broadcast assignment ended up being to give him more TV exposure and also to use that to assist the rankings for PBS' "Charlie Rose." "My only problem is he will get enough sleep," Kerger stated from the 70-year-old TV vet. Annually after PBS moved its La affiliate from KCET to KOCE -- nicknamed PBS SoCal -- Kerger stated the transition continues to be smooth. The only real glitch was notifying Hispanic audiences that PBS' kids programming was on the new funnel. New programming introduced at TCA incorporate a summer time arts festival set to premiere June 29. Fest, to become located by Anna Deavere Cruz, includes special offers around the Might Philharmonic, the Cuban music scene along with a profile of actor-playwright John Leguizamo. PBS also offers high wants the 2nd season of "Downton Abbey," that will debut Sunday. "Downton Abbey" would be a large champion at most recent Emmys, winning to find the best miniseries and drawing audiences towards the pubcaster who might not have updated there before. Contact Stuart Levine at stuart.levine@variety.com

Big NFL finale for NBC

The de facto playoff game between the NY Giants and Dallas Cowboys on Sunday scored big for NBC. Football and New Year's Eve festivities highlighted the ratings race for the final week of the year, which saw only two original series telecasts on the Big Four. NBC moved to the lead in key demos on the strength of the finale of "Sunday Night Football," which drew the largest audience for any primetime regular-season NFL game in 15 years. ESPN moved up to second among young adults with its final "Monday Night Football" game of the season and a string of college football bowl games throughout the week. Excluding sports, the biggest thing happening last week was ABC's New Year's Eve coverage, which bagged big numbers with its annual "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest" (4.1/15 in adults 18-49, 12.92 million viewers overall) and an earlier, two-hour special commemorating the event's 40-year history on the net (2.5/9, 8.36m). ABC dominated coverage that night (Daily Variety, Jan. 2), with the segment that included the midnight dropping of the ball in Times Square attracting nearly 23 million viewers. Overall for the lightly watched Dec. 25-31 frame, NBC prevailed in adults 18-49 with a 2.0 rating/6 share, followed by ESPN and CBS (both at 1.7/5), Univision (1.4/4), ABC (1.3/4) and Fox (1.0/3). The Peacock also won in adults 25-54 (2.5/6 to 2.3/6 for CBS), while the Eye drew the most overall viewers (8.2 million to 6.3 million for runner-up NBC). At NBC, the de facto playoff game between the NY Giants and Dallas Cowboys on "Sunday Night Football" averaged a boffo 9.8 rating/24 share in adults 18-49 and 27.62 million viewers overall. It edges out the NFL Thursday opener of last season (27.5 million for Vikings-Saints) to become the biggest regular-season primetime telecast since a matchup between the Cowboys and Green Bay Packers drew 35.1 million on ABC in November 1996. Oddly, it was merely the fourth best 18-49 score for an NFL game on NBC this season -- behind its first three games of the season in September. When the Giants and Cowboys met three weeks earlier on NBC, the game did a similar 9.4 demo rating and 24.52 million viewers overall. This time around -- with no work or school the next day for most -- about 1 million more kids 2-11 and 2 million more adults 50-plus tuned in. ESPN's big week started with the "Monday Night Football" matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints (5.6/16 in 18-49, 15.64m) and also included college football bowl games on the next five nights. Best numbers came for Thursday's Alamo Bowl (2.1/7, 6.92m for Baylor-Washington) and Saturday's Chick-Fil-A Bowl (1.7/5, 6.16m for Virginia-Auburn). There weren't many series highlights for the week, with NBC's Monday gameshow "Who's Still Standing?" (1.5/4, 6.16m) and Friday drama "Chuck" (0.8/3, 3.07m) the only originals airing. CBS skedded its annual "Kennedy Center Honors" telecast for Tuesday behind a repeat "NCIS" (2.1/6, 12.58m), but it settled for a 1.1/3 in 18-49 and 8.4 million total viewers -- down sharply in the demo from last year's 1.5/4. Cable saw some original programming early in the week, including episodes of TNT's Monday dramas "The Closer" (1.1/3, 6.16m) and "Rizzoli and Isles" (1.1/3, 5.79m) and hot reality shows "Pawn Stars" on History (1.9/5, 5.23m) and "Teen Mom II" on MTV (1.9/5, 3.42m). Contact Rick Kissell at rick.kissell@variety.com