'Star Trek' Leaks Are 'A Bummer,' Zoe Saldana States

A week ago, we published about several photos in the group of "Star Wars 2" showing Benedict Cumberbatch and Zachary Quinto kept in some type of struggle. Cumberbatch might be a villain or otherwise Quinto is nearly certainly still Spock, unless of course the authors 're going really strange by using it. It had been difficult to tell what happening, really. But whomever leaked the photos hasnt greatly endeared themself to director J.J. Abrams, who apparently wasnt too happy based on Zoe Saldana. Whenever we swept up with Uhura in the Independent Spirit Honours, she revealed the atmosphere on set following the accidental reveal. "J.J. was very upset," she stated. "I must state that. It will not stop people from intruding, but they're, and it is this type of bummer since it only affects them by stealing away the surprise." Which makes a suitable quantity of sense -- why ruin an unexpected several weeks ahead of time when you are still likely to pay money for that ticket, and if you have an roughly .01% possibility of impacting on any particulars from the film via organized Internet protest or blowback? But we all do understand fan culture, and also the pressing have to be pleased with any iota of knowledge. Taking everything in stride, Saldana switched light whenever we requested her by what Cumberbatch gives the film. "Another tasty male actor in 'Star Trek' that is what he's adding, and I am taking pleasure in it," she stated. Exactly what do you think about the "Star Wars 2" photo leaks? Inform us within the comments section or hit us on Twitter!

Comic Doug Benson round the Ups, Downs and Delights of Live-Tweeting the Oscars

The Academy awards telecast stopped like a one-screen experience in the past. An Oscar viewing party is good, though your personal computer or phone nearby, a web-based theater full of people will raise the experience of the very first red-colored-colored-carpet arrivals for the music playing inside the Best Picture individuals who win speech. Yes, your pals are witty and could also fetch a beer, nevertheless the best jokes in regards to the individuals who win, nonwinners and all things in between are saved to Twitter. Some professionals make watching the Oscars simply worth the several hours (and several hours) spent. Doug Benson is a. A stand-up comedian and author including penning jokes for award shows Benson began recording an each week podcast referred to as Doug Loves Movies in 2006. Movieline spoken while using devoted movie fan in regards to the fleeting art of live-tweeting cinemas finest evening, who the most effective hosts are and when the Oscars ever really accomplish comedy. Are you currently presently live-tweeting the Oscars this year? The amount of occasions (Oscars, Golden Globes) excuses perhaps you have employed? I'm considering it. As extended after i will get Internet access wherever I'm watching the show. I live-tweet every show will have the ability to, as extended as everyone is seeing it live concurrently. The Grammys are saved to a tape delay round the West Coast, so it's difficult live-tweeting that whenever the brand new England first seen everything several hours before. What's been the entertainment price of the Oscar occasions of history few years? There's almost no entertainment value. Because of this I live-tweet throughout it. To entertain myself and folks who'll dsicover the whole factor boring. I like movies, which i really like the Oscars recognition filmmakers that great work, nevertheless the whole factor generally is a fucking slog. The Golden Globes were so boring this year, I lost fascination with live-tweeting it half way through. You think the Twitter/comedian commentariat builds up the mythology ofthe Oscars? Celebrate the Oscars more tolerable, certainly. Which is useful for the Oscars, I guess. When the jokes are missing around the program, people can turn to Twitter for a lot of laughs, instead of turning the showcase and finding something worthwhile associated with their evening. What can you think about the bond between comedy as well as the Oscars? Getting written for a lot of award shows, I realize that banter is tough to tug off, even by artists renowned for their comedy chops. Because the whole setup is actually artificial, as well as the audience inside the auditorium does indeed not give a shit about hearing jokes. They wish to effective or not successful and go to a party. Should most presenters stick with non-comedy intros? That might be a lot more deadly than trying to become funny. When the Oscars trot out an actress to see us how appear editing works, the home audience trots for the kitchen or perhaps the bathroom. The most popular intro I ever written for an individual, which was really approved and mentioned by Jennifer Jason Leigh round the Independent Spirit Honours: Without screenwriting, movies might be plays. Will there be whatever you want toward within the Oscars this year? Billy Very singing about Very Noisy and very Close. It's often strange in my opinion he sings a medley about nominated movies, even if its serious shit like Schindlers List and Saving Private Ryan. Where are you able to rank Billy Very among the past Oscar hosts? Certainly on the internet for with Johnny Carson and Bob Hope since the best. People males learn how to say something funny after something silly just happened, too as with a self-deprecating way. I loved when Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin situated together. I even loved the David Letterman year. A comedian is certainly the best choice. Follow Doug Benson's Academy awards live-tweeting at @DougBenson. [Photo: Robyn Von Swank]

Halpern exits eOne

Entertainment One dramatic programming prexy Noreen Halpern will leave the studio after three years. Halpern oversaw all scripted series and extended-form projects for eOne, including AMC's "Hell on Wheels," HBO's "Hung," NBC's "The Firm," ABC's "Rookie Blue" and Syfy's "Haven." "It's been a fantastic journey, and i'm really pleased with the shows we've put on the atmosphere,Inch mentioned Halpern, who'll remain using the organization for a while to help while using transition. "There's an incredible development slate I'm departing getting an excellent team who'll keep things ongoing to maneuver forward. But you'll find other hills to climb, and i'm searching toward that." A classic creative professional at Alliance Entertainment and Alliance-Atlantis, Halpern and partner John Morayniss co-founded Blueprint Entertainment, which eOne acquired in 2008. Her niche with eOne was non-traditional financing for straight-to-series TV drama orders. "Noreen's numerous contributions enabled eOne Television to develop and flourish each year,In . mentioned eOne shot entertainment prexy Patrice Theroux. "Noreen can be a creative leader and visionary on the market, and we'll certainly miss her presence. We're happy doing embrace the completely new challenges and options the ever-changing television atmosphere must offer and so are searching toward coping with her on television projects afterwards.Inch Contact Jon Weisman at jon.weisman@variety.com

John C. Reilly Brings Country Act to L.A.'s Bootleg Theater

Funnyman actor John C. Reilly ("Step Siblings," "Talladega Nights," "Boogie Nights") isn't any stranger towards the microphone, but lately it appears he's focusing just as much on singing tunes as cracking jokes.Last November, Reilly launched two singles on Jack White's Third Guy Records label with Lavender Diamond's Becky Stark and folk singer Tom Brosseau (Whitened handled drums and production for).Reilly and and Stark covered country classics byRay Cost ("I'm going to be There") and "I am Planning,Inch initially sang by Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner, with Brosseau, Reilly covered the Delmore Brothers' "Gonna Lay Lower My Old Guitar" and "Lonesome Yodel Blues #2".So that as anybody who saw Reilly in Johnny Cash biopic parody"Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story"ought to know, he although have a tune, but is a little of the new bands aficionado. On Tuesday, February. 28, Reilly, Stark and Brosseau will require their grand ole jam towards the Bootleg Theater in Echo Park, where Reilly is at the time of the one-guy show known as"Buddha" (Reillyis pointing the operate on weekends until March 4). Unlike most rock shows in the Bootleg Theater within the barroom, John C. Reilly and Friends' musical performance come in the theater space with standard seating and cabaret style chairs and tables.Not sure yet on whether Reilly intends to take his act on the highway. Tickets and extra details are on the Bootleg website. The Hollywood Reporter

Ashley Tisdale To Star In CBS Comedy Pilot, Chris Egan In Fundamental steps Beauty & Your Pet

EXCLUSIVE: Secondary School Musical alumna Ashley Tisdale remains cast just like a lead in CBS’ untitled Louis CK/Spike Feresten multicamera comedy pilot, an ensemble of youthful people trying to attain their creative dreams throughout these tough financial occasions. Tisdale may have Petra, the attractive and sarcastic assistant with a vintage clothing designer fighting to produce her niche in NY. Louis CK and Spike Feresten written the pilot, an update from the script the two initially composed 13 in the past. BermanBraun, Universal TV and CBS TV Art galleries are coming up with. This Year's development season, Tisdale was installed on star in and executive produce a semi-autobiographical multicamera comedy at ABC composed by David Holden. Tisdale, repped by CAA and manager Bill Perlman, starred round the CW drama Hellcats last season. Chris Egan (Letters To Juliet) is nearly the very first actor cast in ABC’s drama pilot Beauty As Well As The Animal, a fantasy re-imagining in the classic Beauty as well as the Animal tale by which an embattled princess, Sophistication, discovers an unlikely mention of the amysterious animal. Egan, repped by WME and Anonymous Content, may have one of the leads, Sophistication’s fiance Gorrick, who's her father’s most dependable soldier. The casting originates from the prior Nobleman star’s talent holding deal with ABC. A year ago he toplined another drama pilot for your network, Poe. Yves Simoneau is pointing Beauty As Well As The Animal in the script by Jon Steinberg for ABC Art galleries and Gary Fleder’s Mojo Films. The ABC Beauty And Animal is yet to secure the two title roles because the CW pilot of the title, using the eighties series, recently cast Kristin Kreuk as Belle.

Adopt Films Acquires Jean-Marc Valles Caf De Flore

Adopt Films has announced its acquisition of all U.S. rights to Jean-Marc Valles Caf de Flore, which World Premiered at the 2011 Venice Film Festival and enjoyed its North American Premiere at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival. Co-starring Vanessa Paradis, Kevin Parent, Hlne Florent and Evelyne Brochu, Caf de Flore has been nominated for a spectacular 13 Genie Awards, the Canadian equivalent of the Oscars . Its nominations include Best Motion Picture, Best Director (Valle), Best Screenplay (Valle), Best Actress (Paradis), Best Supporting Actress (Florent), and Best Supporting Actor (Marin Gerrier). The Genie Awards will be presented on March 8th. Caf de Flore was produced by Pierre Even and Marie-Claude Poulin. Valles previous films include Liste Noire, C.R.A.Z.Y., and The Young Victoria, produced by Graham King and Martin Scorsese. The deal was negotiated by Nicolas Brigaud-Robert, Managing partner of international sales company Films Distribution and Adopts Co-Managing Executives Tim Grady and Jeff Lipsky. Caf de Flore is a love story about people separated by time and place but connected in profound and mysterious ways: Jacqueline, a young mother with a Down syndrome son in 1960s Paris, and Antoine, a recently-divorced, successful DJ in present day Montreal. Adopt Filmss Jeff Lipsky said, Caf de Flore simply blew our socks off. It is a richly satisfying, crowd-pleasing balancing act that blends love and humor, and that redefines steadfast compassion in places it is seldom encountered. Lipsky anticipates a late 2012 opening for Caf de Flore. Films Distributions Nicolas Brigaud-Robert added we had strong interest from various US players in Berlin, but decided to go with Adopt Films, a new company but headed by people of great experience and with an artistic sensitivity well respected in the business. Caf de Flore is Adopts second French-Canadian title following its acquisition of Anne monds Nuit #1, also a 2011 Toronto International Film Festival hit and multiple Genie Award nominee. Adopt Films other previously announced titles include Ursula Meiers 2012 Berlin Main Competition selection Sister, Marie Losiers 2011 Berlin Festival award-winner The Ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye and Debbie Goodsteins Mighty Fine.

'This Means War' Clips: Chris Pine And Tom Sturdy Visit War

Should you skipped it, we talked with "What This Means Is War" leading lady Reese Witherspoon last evening throughout an MTV First devoted towards the flick. Her onscreen character Lauren is lucky -- or, rather, unlucky -- enough to begin dating two males who turn to be best pals and colleagues in the CIA. Throughout the big event, we first showed two new clips in the film, which you should check out at this time. The very first plays in the action side from the movie, and among Witherspoon's beaus, FDR (Chris Pine), crashes her date using the other, Tuck (Tom Sturdy). And that we mean literally crashes: when Lauren would go to collect herself within the bathroom following the surprise appearance, FDR and Tuck have the ability to destroy the restaurant. The 2nd clip showcases the romantic, lighter side from the flick. Tuck and FDR make the most of their CIA abilities and perks within this war over love and apparently finish up annoying Lauren's apartment. They need to listen as Lauren's friend, performed by Chelsea Handler, makes her listing of the defects the two males have. Ultimately, she gives herself a deadline of 1 week to determine which guy she is going to finish up dating. So, males, you need to most likely thank Micrograms for showing the same-chance movie for you and your ladies on Valentine's. It doesn't hurt that "What This Means Is War" stars lots of people who're easy around the eyes. Are you currently excited for "What This Means Is War"? Inform us within the comments section below or on Twitter!