'Artist' Dog Steals Show at Screening Located by Charlie Chaplin's Granddaughters

Charlie Chaplin could have been so happy with his granddaughters Carmen Chaplin and Dolores Chaplin's style. His stunning offspring located a unique screening from the acclaimed quiet film,The Artist, in Beverly Hillsides last evening with author/director Michel Hazanavicius and also the cast including Berenice Bejo, Penelope Ann Burns, James Cromwell and Missi Pyle.our editor recommends'The Artist' Star Berenice Bejo to Put on Her 20's Costumes on Red-colored CarpetsHow 'The Artist's' Styles Are Affecting the Red-colored CarpetDanny Glover, Geraldine Chaplin Honored at Dominican Republic Global Film Festival Carmen used a sensational black floor length Dolce & Gabbana gown and Dolores was clad in slinky black satin Yves St. Laurent dress. Bejo added a bolt of color together with her vibrant orange dress with short lace masturbator sleeves and collar. STORY: THR's Company directors Roundtable With Michel Hazanavicius, Alexander Payne Also available -- in other words paw -- was Uggie, the 9-year-old Jack Russell who steals all of the moments within the quiet film. He plays George Valentin's (performed by Jean Dujardin) closest friend. Uggie stays by Valentin through the years when he falls from sophistication and can't operate in the talkies. "He is really a part of George's existence. They're Siamese twins. It had been really really simple to utilize Uggie, while he's a very properly trained dog. I simply needed to follow him a bit, improvise a bit,Inch Dujardin has described. STORY: How Rin Container Container Spoiled Oscar Shot for 'The Artist' Canine Star He's also accepted that a part of any effective relationship is keeping it fresh. Possibly their friendship seemed to be in line with the sausages he stored in the pockets. Without or with individuals sausages, Uggie posed around the red-colored carpet last evening, did a couple of solo methods for photography enthusiasts and appeared to savor being held by director Hazanavicius for group shots. The glamorous Chaplin granddaughters are working together by themselves film -- a very beautiful undertake "Breakfast at Tiffany's" -- which Carmen will direct and Dolores will star in. It will likely be shot in Mumbai, titledBombay Evening and Dolores states it's freely modified from Truman Capote's short story and will also be more dark compared to film, a lot more like Capote's original tale. PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery It is a Zoo This Year: 23 Honours Challengers Featuring Creatures Red-colored Carpet Berenice Bejo The Artist Dolce & Gabbana Yves St. Laurent Charlie Chaplin Michel Hazanavicius

Paley to fete 'American Horror'

The Paley Center for Media has introduced three shows because of its annual William S. Paley Television Festival. FX's new drama "American Horror Story" will open the 2012 Paleyfest on March 2. Also honored is going to be "Mad Males" and "Modern Family," that will close the fest March 14. As previously 2 yrs, the 2010 confab will occur in the Saban Theater in Beverly Hillsides. Premium passes -- admittance to all Paleyfest occasions -- continue purchase 12 ,. 8 while tickets for individual sections is going to be available within the next couple of several weeks. Shows honored this past year include "Late Evening With Jimmy Fallon," "The Walking Dead" and "Glee." Contact Stuart Levine at stuart.levine@variety.com

Patti Stangers Advice For Demi Moore: Stay!

First Launched: November 18, 2011 3:08 PM EST Credit: Access Hollywood / Getty Images Caption Patti Stanger, Demi MooreLOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Since the star of Bravos The Uniform Matchmaker, Patti Stanger is within the business of finding people who fit romantically, and also on Friday, the bond guru considered in on why she thinks Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher split. How it is, is always that there's a 16-year age difference inside the older female and much more youthful male, Patti told Access Hollywood. I dont think it might work. Patti, who continues her own search for love in this Tuesdays season finale in the Uniform Matchmaker, thinks the choice equation an adult guy getting a far more youthful lady, is a superb fit. For me personally, In my opinion one other way can [work], she mentioned. In this situation, Ashtons youthful, with money. He doesn't need her money hes extremely effective he has half of Plastic Valley hes devoted to every major Company online available. The second factor is, hes searching good, hes back on tv, hes got pep within the step and hes punching the blondes. What's tabs on that? Patti, which has also had her personal relationship pros and cons, mentioned she could interact with Demi. Shes coping with another level in their existence, the Bravo star mentioned. Its much like her home home windows closing and also the is opening. Which is sad, because Im her age, I realize exactly what it feels as if to appear like, you understand, Is my tour of duty over? And I believe that to Demi, Stay! However, you'll need so far older inside your age group. While its unlikely Demi will probably be spotted dating soon, Patti mentioned when now it's time, Demi should look for someone focusing on a single values. In my opinion she must hire a roofer spiritual. Shes very mixed up in Kabbalah Center. I dont have the sense that Ashton is really within it for themselves to date as Kabbalah is goes, to be able to increase themselves. In my opinion he managed to get happen for Demi, Patti mentioned. In my opinion she must hire a roofer within their age group whos probably outdoors of Hollywood whos a business owner. The Uniform Matchmaker season finale airs Tuesday on Bravo. The reunion shows, situated by Andy Cohen, air on Bravo on November 29 and December 6 at 9 PM ET/PT. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All rights reserved. These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Hong Kong Disneyland Opens 'Toy Story Land' Attraction

NY - The Hong Kong Disneyland amusement park on Thursday opened up Toy Story Land, a brand new attraction in line with the movie trilogy, Reuters reported. It marks the very first phase of the three-step expansion which will cost $468 million and expand the park by 23 percent by 2013 and boost the amount of points of interest and shows to a lot more than 100, it stated. Anticipation would be that the expansion will boost business in the park, that has underperformed anticipation since its opening in 2005. "We feel it will likely be a powerful boost when it comes to business," Reuters cited Andrew Kam, Disneyland controlling director, as saying concerning the expansion. "I'm really happy about this too, because it doesn't only bring business to Hong Kong Disneyland, it really produces interest in tourism to Hong Kong." Toy Story Land can be found inside a space which makes visitors feel like they've been reduced to how big a toy, Reuters reported. Among its points of interest is definitely an 80-feet "Toy Soldier Parachute Drop." Within the next 2 yrs, the park will prove to add "Grizzly Gulch" and "Mystic Point" theme areas, based on the report. The amusement park's performance continues to be hard to gauge given Disney is the owner of a minority stake, while Hong Kong is the owner of a 52 percent stake. But this past year, the park was reported to possess designed a lack of $169.4 million last year, while bringing in 4.six million site visitors. The Hong Kong government expressed disappointment, with improvement, Reuters stated. Email: Georg.Szalai@thr.com Twitter: @georgszalai Related Subjects Toy Story The Wally Disney Company

Chris O'Dowd to host BIFAs

LONDON -- Irish actor and comedian Chris O'Dowd will host this years British Independent Film Honours ceremony, which happens 12 ,. 4 at London's Old Billingsgate. O'Dowd, who first made his breakthrough with U.K. audiences in Funnel 4's sitcom "The IT Crowd," has become an worldwide star from his role in "Bridesmaids." His other film credits include "Dinner for Schmucks," "Gulliver's Travels" and "The Boat That Rocked." He'll next are available in Judd Apatow's "That Is 40." "It's a ceremony which treasures innovation, elegance and class and so i am humbled they have selected several who so clearly lacks this stuff,Inch O'Dowd stated. Actor James Nesbitt, who situated the last six BIFA occasions, has converted into a patron in the event. Producer Andrew Eaton is proven as chairman from the year's jury, which will choose the individuals who win across 18 groups. The important thing nominees include "We Must Discuss Kevin," "Tyrannosaur," "Mess Tailor Soldier Spy," "Shame," "Senna," "The Kill List" and "Submarine." Other jury people include Gemma Arterton, David Thewlis, Ruth Wilson, Debs Gardner-Paterson, Josh Appignanesi, Lucy Bevan, Edith Bowman, Mike Goodridge, Neil Lamont, Ernest Mawle, Mary McCartney, Molly Nyman, Tracey Seaward, Charles Steel and Justine Wright. Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com

VH1 orders 'Mob Wives' spinoff

Carla and Renee in "Mob Wives." VH1 is happily married to the mob.Cabler has ordered 10 episodes of spinoff "Mob Wives: Chicago," which is set to air in the spring. Skein is in pre-production and settling in on its core four cast members.The second season of freshman hit "Mob Wives" will debut Jan. 1, and the net is increasing its episode order from 10 to 12.VH1 is counting on the popular series to become a "Real Housewives"-like franchise and help it break out of the ratings slump it has experienced for the last several years. The inaugural "Mob Wives" ran from April through June and averaged 1.3 million viewers per episode.Jennifer Graziano is the creator of "Mob Wives," produced by the Weinstein Co., Electus, Left/Right and JustJenn Prods.VH1 programming topper Jeff Olde said it's not too soon for a spinoff of the original series, and an oversaturation of "Mob Wives" isn't a concern."Both shows can do well. We wouldn't be doing the new show if we didn't believe in the characters and stories. 'Chicago' feels like a different story," Olde told Variety. "It gives me security knowing that groundwork has already been laid.""This is the perfect city to be the first spinoff for the franchise," said Jimmy Fox, a "Wives" exec producer and head of creative development at Electus. "What Chicago has meant to mob history makes for a great setting."After working on the film side for many years, TWC president of television Meryl Poster said the shift to the smallscreen has been rewarding. "It was getting harder to make movies," Poster explained. "There are so many great stories told on TV and, with this opportunity, you get to play in all kinds of different worlds." Contact Stuart Levine at stuart.levine@variety.com

NBC Sets Midseason Schedule, Moves 'Whitney,' 'Up All Night,' More

NBC"Whitney" NBC has scheduled its midseason entries and made some changes to its primetime schedule. The fourth-place network has scheduled premiere dates for new series Smash (Feb. 6), The Firm (Jan. 8), Fashion Star (March 13) and Are You There, Chelsea? (Jan. 11). In a move to protect freshman comedy Up All Night from its ratings erosion on Wednesdays at 8 p.m., NBC is swapping it with fellow first-year series Whitney on Thursdays at 9:30 p.m. Both comedies have already received full-season orders. In addition, the network has moved sophomore series Harry's Law from Wednesdays at 9 p.m. to Sundays at 8 p.m. Rock Center With Brian Williams -- which filled the Monday at 10 p.m. void created by the swift cancelation of period drama The Playboy Club -- will move to Wednesdays at 9 p.m. beginning Feb. 8. A full day-by-day guide to NBC's midseason lineup follows: MONDAY The Voice returns for its second season with an hourlong debut following Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday, Feb. 5 at 11 p.m. and will resume its regular day and time the following day on Monday, Feb. 6 from 8-10 p.m. Smash will premiere Monday, Feb. 6 at 10 p.m. TUESDAY Reality competition series Fashion Star, hosted by Elle Macpherson will launch with a two-hour debut on Tueday, March 13 from 9-11 p.m. and resume Tuesday, March 20 at 10 p.m. The Biggest Loser will launch a new cycle Tuedsay, Jan. 3 from 8-10 p.m. followed by Parenthood at 10 p.m., which will conclude its season Feb. 28. WEDNESDAY Freshman comedy Whitney will premiere in its new day and time on Jan. 11 at 8 p.m., followed by the series premiere of Are You There, Chelsea? at 8:30 p.m. the same night. Newsmagazine Rock Center With Brian Williams will bow at 9 p.m. in its new date and time beginning Feb. 8. Law & Order: SVU remains at 10 p.m. THURSDAY The Firm will bow in its regular time and day at 10 p.m. Jan. 12 following its special two-hour launch on Sunday, Jan. 8 at 9 p.m.; Up All Night will begin its Thurday run on Jan. 12 at 9:30 with the return of Tina Fey comedy 30 Rock at 8 p.m. Parks and Recreation will return to its 8:30 p.m. slot with The Office remaining put at 9 p.m. FRIDAY Reality series Who Do You Think You Are? will debut its second cycle on Feb. 3 at 9 p.m. The special two-hour series finale of Chuck will air Jan. 27 at 8 p.m. with freshman drama Grimm and Dateline NBC remaining as is. SUNDAY Celebrity Apprentice will return Feb. 12 at 9 p.m., with Dateline NBC beginning Jan. 8. David E. Kelly drama Harry's Law moves to 9 p.m. on March 4 with Dateline returning to 7 p.m. starting the same night. Missing from the schedule are Prime Suspect and Community, which sources tell THR will return at a later date. Desipte the order for six additional scripts of Maria Bello drama Prime Suspect, the series remains in consideration. Also remaining to be scheduled are freshman series Bent, BFFs, Awake and Betty White hidden-camera series Off the Rockers.

Exclusive Clip from West Side Story's 50th Anniversary Blu-Ray: Remembering Natalie Wood

We’ve long admired Natalie Wood’s ability to freak the hell out in a bathtub, but she’s most known for her roles in Rebel Without a Cause and West Side Story — the latter of which is celebrating its golden anniversary this fall. In this exclusive clip from the new 50th Anniversary Blu-Ray, we learn that Mrs. Robert Wagner and her costar Richard Beymer did not get along. Also: Beymer is holding up very well 50 years later! Watch Movieline’s exclusive clip from the “West Side Memories” bonus feature on the 50th Anniversary Blu-ray release, in stores today: It breaks my heart a little to learn that Beymer and Wood didn’t get along. Surely he was not invited to hang out at Roddy McDowall’s pad with Judy Garland and Paul Newman.

Howard Swartz to Discovery Channel post

Howard Swartz has jumped from PBS' "Nova" to Discovery Channel, where he will work as VP of development and production with a particular focus on Discovery founder John Hendricks' "Curiosity" series. That series, which premiered this fall, seeks to answer big, philosophical questions (the first episode was called "Did God Create the Universe?"). The show has much in common with "Nova," which also tackled scientific issues with metaphysical aspects. "Howard is one of the most skilled and highly respected executives in the nonfiction space: a great commissioner, a great storyteller and a great collaborator," said the net's senior veep of development and production, Simon Andrae, to whom Swartz will report. Prior to his time at "Nova," Swartz worked at the National Geographic Channel, where he oversaw "Explorer" and produced Emmy winners including "Five Years on Mars" and "Inside the Living Body." Contact Sam Thielman at sam.thielman@variety.com

Second Trailer for Navy SEAL Movie 'Act of Valor' Hits the net (Video)

Thanks to Navy Closes Without doubt about this, the Navy Closes are badass. They required lower Osama bin Laden and saved a united states cargo ship from Somali pirates, to title a couple of daring functions, and today they hit the big screen in Act of Valor, a recruitment promo-switched feature film from Relatively Media.our editor recommends'Act of Valor' Trailer Shows Real Navy Closes on the Imaginary Mission (Video)The Large Bin Laden Boom in HollywoodAlready-Written Book About Navy Seal Group That Wiped out Osama Bin Laden All of a sudden Hot The 2nd trailer for that February. 17 release has become on the internet and like the first, puts the "action" for action adventure. PHOTOS: Dems and Republicans' Favorite Movies Drones are used, troops jump from an airplane, a vehicle's inflated with a rocket, soldiers approach a target under water and males stumble upon the top a submerging submarine within the sneak look towards the film. There's less target the Closes' personal existence compared to the very first trailer for that film and much more explosions, shouting and peril. Act of Valor is dependant on actual missions having a fictionalized story in regards to a SEAL squad that embarks on the covert pursuit to recover a kidnapped CIA agent. Act of Valor

New 'Red Tails' Trailer Goes Beyond The Call Of Duty

As the end of the year approaches, the release of George Lucas' decades-in-development pet project draws closer and closer. The third trailer for "Red Tails" once again previews the heroic story of the Tuskegee Airmen and their fight for a chance to defend their country against the Nazis. Lucas started his own fight to get the film about the African-American airmen to the big screen all the way back in 1988. Now he will only have to wait until January 20 when "Red Tails" finally hits theaters. The new trailer focuses on Col. A.J. Bullard, played in the film by Academy Award nominee Terrence Howard, and one of his big speeches from the film, delivered to Bryan Cranston as Col. William Mortamus. The cast of "Red Tails" also features Cuba Gooding Jr., David Oyelowo, Kevin Phillips, Nate Parker, Daniela Ruah and Michael B. Jordan. Be sure to check out the new trailer for "Red Tails" over at Apple. What did you think of the new trailer? Let us know in the comments below and on Twitter!

Satisfy the Guy Whose Tweet Introduced Lower Brett Ratner

Last Friday evening, D.C. Douglas, an actress and voice-over specialist, required his girlfriend to some special screening of Brett Ratner's Tower Heistat the Hollywood's Arclight Movie theaters. Little did Douglas realize that Ratner's publish-show question-and-answer session following the movie-and Douglas' a reaction to it on Twitter-would put him at the middle of a debate which has funamentally transformed the 2012 Oscars.our editor recommendsHoward Stern Defends Brett Ratner, Jams Hollywood As 'Loony' (Video) Eddie Murphy Out, Brett Ratner Deuces: Who Should Replace the Oscar Team? (Poll)Brett Ratner: Exactly what the Market Is Saying John Grazer Changing Brett Ratner as Oscar Producer (Exclusive) PHOTOS: Hollywood's Greatest Blunders The Hollywood Reporter located Douglas, whose tweet observing that Ratner had stated "Practicing is perfect for fags" throughout the Q&A motivated the maelstrom of news coverage that eventually brought to Ratner (after which host Eddie Murphy) walking lower in the Oscar telecast. PHOTOS: Oscar Hosts Over time Douglas informs THR the second Ratner uttered the road in reaction to question about how exactly he prepares a scene with stars, he and the girlfriend "exchanged a 'Did he really just state that?A look." PHOTOS: Hollywood's Memorable Mea Culpas Although Douglas thinks Ratner intended the comment like a joke, there is nothing within the director's intonation or body gestures-no sarcasm in the voice, no knowing wink-to point towards the audience he was kidding. "He's type of a douche," Douglas recalls thinking to themself. Douglas was surprised there is no audience a reaction to the comment throughout that which was a normally "boring" interview, he states. "I stored awaiting anyone to abide by it up within the Q&A so when they did not I went home and tweeted it." STORY: Brett Ratner's 10 Offensive Quotes That Led to Oscar Trouble Here's what Douglas tweeted: "Just saw #TowerHeist then Q&A with Brett Ratner. Takeaway quote: "Practicing is perfect for fags." ... Yeah, he's a remarkable fella. #wtf." VIDEOS: The Greatest Unsuccessful Jokes in the Oscars NY Mag's Vulture blog then went a product according to Douglas' tweet, which motivated a smattering of other websites to get the storyline. When Ratner released an apology on Monday, the storyline grew to become huge. Academy leader Tom Sherak initially defended Ratner but cautioned that another embarassing comment wouldn't be tolerated. Then Ratner's interview with Howard Stern-by which he boasted of his sex existence and "huge balls"-grew to become public, by mid-day Tuesday Ratner had informed the Academy he was walking lower as producer from the Academy awards. Murphy bailed because the host on Wednesday, with John Grazer named producer on Wednesday mid-day. This is not the very first time Douglas is a player inside a political debate. In April 2010, he created a message around the Tea Party-affiliated group Freedomworks' voicemail message demeaning the business. An operative using the group promoted Douglas' voice-over work, leading to GEICO shedding him from a number of internet advertisements. Douglas responded by posting a satirical Tea Party PSA online. The storyline was subsequently featured onThe Pleasure Behar Show. Douglas is constantly on the produce satirical YouTube advertisements through his Tweaked Nipple Productions. Email: Andy.Lewis@thr.com Related Subjects Brett Ratner Eddie Murphy Tower Heist

'Silver Linings Playbook' Set Photo: Bradley Cooper Wears a Garbage Bag

True story: back in college, your trusty Moviefone vertical editor and his silly college roommates fashioned shirts out of black garbage bags just because. Spoiler alert: wearing garbage bags as clothing is hot. Hot hot. As in: they trap heat to an extreme level and you'll sweat like Conrad Murray awaiting his verdict. (Timely!) This trip down memory lane comes to mind after seeing Bradley Cooper wearing a black garbage bag on the set of 'The Silver Linings Playbook.' Why does Cooper have a garbage bag on? Who knows! Check out the randomness ahead. [via Splash News] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook RELATED

'X Factor's' Dexter Haygood Claims He Made a Deal to Leave Show

This will probably come out of left field for X Factor fans as contestant, Dexter Haygood, seemed speechless about his elimination on last week's show. Well, he isn't speechless anymore. Haygood says that his elimination during the Top 12 show last week was the result of a deal he made with producers.our editor recommends'The X Factor' Renewed for Second Season'The X Factor': 10 Tips to Improve the ShowPerez Hilton Slams 'X Factor's' Stacy Francis: You're a FraudPerez Hilton Calls 'X Factor's' Stacy Francis Too Old for Pop; Adam Lambert Disagrees PHOTOS: 'X Factor' Top 17 Finalists: Get to Know the Artists "I wanted to leave the show because I was unhappy that I was unable to be a rock artist. I grew up on rock," he says according to the Associated Press. "(Producers) seemed to have their way of doing things. I'm not sure why they wouldn't let me be me." Fans will remember that Haygood sang several songs that seemed to be outside of his comfort zone, including hits from Beyonce, Katy Perry, and Britney Spears. Haygood says he told judge and Over 30s group mentor Nicole Scherzinger that he wanted to leave and she brought his request to show producers. PHOTOS: Behind the Scenes: THR's 'X Factor' Cover Shoot She then returned with a deal, according to Haygood. He can leave the show during the Top 12 elimination if he agreed to return for the season finale. Though he says he never actually dealt with show producers, he took the deal Scherzinger offered him. Since he was contractually bound, he said he wouldn't have quit if they didn't cut him a deal. "They took the opportunity to cut me, to let me just fly and do things the way I want to do them," he says. PHOTOS: An 'American Idol' to 'X Factor' Timeline A Fox spokesperson tells THR the network has no comment. THR also requested comment from Scherzinger via her publicist, but she didn't immediately respond to the request. Haygood, who declared he was homeless when he auditioned for the show, was a member of the 80s funk rock group, Xavion. Email: Jethro.Nededog@thr.com; Twitter: @TheRealJethro Related Topics Nicole Scherzinger Fox Broadcasting Corporation The X Factor