Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Who Are the Most Fashionable TV Characters Ever?

Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck have revealed the name of their third child. "We are happy to announce on February 27, Jennifer gave birth to a healthy baby boy, Samuel Garner Affleck," Ben wrote on his Facebook page. See other celebs who gave birth this year Samuel joins sisters Violet, 6, and Serafina, 3. Garner and Affleck, both 39, have been married for seven years. What do you think of the name?

'Prometheus' Star Guy Pearce's Finest TED Talks

Should you were not looking forward to "Prometheus" before, the current TED Talk distributed by Guy Pearce's character, Peter Weyland, should have the desired effect. The 3-minute short was created by "Prometheus" director Ridley Scott and author Damon Lindelof, showing the founding father of the Weyland-Yutani company delivering a rousing speech about the way forward for technology and robotics. It is a enticing teaser of what is to include "Prometheus," creating quite decisively that, yes, this may occur within the "Alien" world, which Peter Weyland character is actually quite the shadester. Large props to Pearce for delivering probably the most compelling performances of 2012 up to now. Actually, I type of seem like Pearce must carry on doing in-character TED Talks its his famous roles. I can tell a number of them now Staff Sergeant Matt Thompson, "The Hurt Locker" (2008): "Explosive device disposal is like existence. About a minute, your existence is beneath your complete and total control. The following minute" Alexander Hartdegan, "Time Machine" (2002): "How did I recieve here? No, not time travel part, I recieve that. I am talking about, how did I recieve here? I am a great actor. What am I doing here?" Leonard Shelby, "Reminder" (2000): "Now remember, the most crucial lesson you have to tote around in existence it's um ah, s---. What were we speaking about again?" Captain John Boyd, "Ravenous" (1999): "What does not kill you, enables you to more powerful. And when you consume the one thing that attempted to kill you, dudes, you are likely to be really strong. I am not attempting to let you know to consume people, but I am type of suggesting to consume people." Edmund J. Exley, "L.A. Private" (1997): "'A hooker cut to appear like Lana Turner continues to be a hooker.' Important suggestion: never say individuals words to some lady, ever. Also, Rollo Tomasi. I do not fully realize who that guy is, but I am confident he sucks." Provide us with your Guy Pearce TED Talks within the comments section as well as on Twitter!

Sunday, February 26, 2012

Jimmy Kimmels Star-Studded Movie Trailer

Using what has converted into a practice for your publish-Oscars types of Because Of Due To Jimmy Kimmel Live, the late-evening show opened up its latest video spoof tonight, a movie trailer for your Movie, “the finest movie available”. Getting a bevvy of celebs, including George Clooney, Tom Hanks and Helen Mirren, and top company company directors Martin Scorsese and Qq Abrams, The Film is introduced as “a romantically comic political action thriller drama using the novel Push by Azure.” This really is really the recording:

Friday, February 24, 2012

BOX OFFICE: Fridays Act Of Valor Braving #1, Good Deeds Middling #2, Wanderlust And Gone Bombing #8 And #9

FRIDAY10 PM:It’s another up weekend for the 8th straight week post New Year’s,+4% over last year. My sources sayRelativity’s R-ratedAct Of Valor isNo. 1based on the Bandito Brothers’ U.S. Navy fighting force tale(and using actual SEALs). Relativity acquired the rights to the project last June for $13 million and a $30 million in prints and advertising commitment -the biggest money paid for a finished film with an unknown cast at that time.Audiences gave it an ‘A’ CinemaScore, which Lionsgate’s romantic dramaGood Deeds also received. The result is middling for Tyler Perry not crossdressing as Madea. Universal’s alleged comedyWanderlust is bombing worse than expected while audiences gave it a ‘B-’ CinemaScore. The combination of Jennifer Aniston and Paul Rudd proved toxicto moviegoers. (FYI: this greenlight was the studio’s payback to director David Wain and producer Judd Apatow.) Also tanking is Summit’s thriller Gone starring Amanda Seyfried which earned only a ‘C+’ CinemaScore.I’m certain the Top 10 order will change by morning: remember that kids on the East Coast are out of school this weekend so family holdover Warner Bros’ Journey 2 may be stronger. Here’s the Top Ten (order determined by Friday grosses): 1. Act Of Valor (Relativity) NEW [3,039 Theaters] Friday $9.4, Est Weekend $27M 2. Tyler Perry’s Good Deeds (Lionsgate) NEW [2,132 Theaters] Friday $6.3M, Est Weekend: $17.5M 3. The Vow (Screen Gems/Sony) Week 3 [3,038 Theaters] Friday $3.2M, Est Weekend $9.7M, Est Cume $101.9M 4. Safe House (Universal) Week 3 [3,052 Theaters] Friday $3.1M, Est Weekend $10.3M, Est Cume $96.6M 5. Journey 2 3D (Warner Bros) Week3 [3,350 Theaters] Friday $3.0M, Est Weekend $12.5M, Est Cume $77.2M 6.This Means War (Fox) Week 2 [3,189 Theaters] Friday $2.8M, Est Weekend $9M,Est Cume $33.2M 7.Ghost Rider 2 3D (Sony) Week 2 [3,174 Theaters] Friday $2.3M (-66%), Est Weekend$8M,Est Cume $36.3M 8. Wanderlust (Universal)NEW [2,002 Theaters] Friday $2.5M, Est Weekend $7M 9. Gone (Summit)NEW [2,186 Theaters] Friday $1.7M, Est Weekend $4.6M 10. Secret World Of Arrietty (Disney)Week 2 [1,522 Theaters] Friday $1.1M, Est Weekend $5M,Est Cume $14.2M

Pilot Season: Lily Tomlin Joins Reba McEntire's ABC Comedy

Martin Lawrence CBS has bought a comedy pilot starring Martin Lawrence.Put together by Mike Lisbe and Nate Reger ($#*! My Dad States), the untitled project will star Lawrence just like a widowed father of two teens, who, after losing his construction job, decides to participate police force academy and become a cop at 46.Michael Eco-friendly and Mike Maydew within the Collective will executive-produce.The Whole Pilot Report: CBS has Greg Berlanti, Louis C.K. and Bridesmaids stars!If bought to series, this really is Lawrence's first regular TV role since the finish of his Fox sitcom Martin in 1997. He's a talent deal with CBS this season, as well as the network was, by lately, developing two projects for him.

Skyfall will be the first IMAX Bond film

Skyfall will finish up the initial Bond film ever being changed into IMAX format, according to a new news release in the new the new sony and MGM.The film will probably be released in IMAX cinemas worldwide, despite the fact that it's not shot using IMAX cameras, therefore we won't be treated towards the of people Nolan-esque moments in which the screen appears to develop.InchSkyfall will be the awesome, must-see event relieve the fall, and delivering the film in IMAX only means that," mentioned The brand new the new sony bigwig Rory Bruer inside the official news release.InchIt is an recognition together with a privilege to get familiar with this legendary franchise, whose legendary figures and electrifying action are just elevated inside the IMAX format," mentioned IMAX Leader Greg Promote. "We are excited to rejoin forces with this particular pals in the new the new sony Pictures Entertainment and MGM and therefore very happy to utilize Michael G. Wilson, Barbara Broccoli, and Mike Mendes to produce their vision to IMAX and Bond fans around the globe.InchAppears like people blue Speedos will probably be a lot more eye-popping this time around around around, then. Skyfall opens inside the Uk on 26 October 2012.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Watch three Safe House clips online

Safe House, the action thriller starring Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds, has been performing strongly at the US box office, and you can get a taste of it by watching 3 new clips.Ryan Reynolds' rookie CIA 'housekeeper' is based in South Africa, and his mundane role gets all shaken up with the arrival of wanted rogue agent, Tobin Frost (Denzel Washington).An intense cat-and-mouse game ensues, with sparks flying between the charismatic pair. But that's not to say that Safe House is short on action, as evidenced by the high-octane footage below.Get watching the clips now:[brightcove]1463516264001[/brightcove][brightcove]1463516263001[/brightcove][brightcove]1463516265001[/brightcove]Safe House opens in the UK on 24 February 2012. Read Total Film's Safe House review

Friday, February 17, 2012

RATINGS RAT RACE: The Case Of Disappearing Live Nielsen Viewers

Is this week a glimpse into the near future of what broadcast TV’s fast national ratings will look like? All week, HUT (households using television) levels have been on par or even slightly higher than last week (with the exception of Valentine’s Day.) And yet, there have been massive across-the-board ratings declines every night. If the total number of people sitting in front of TVs has been roughly the same and they were not watching broadcast shows, what were they watching? Certainly not cable series, many of which also posted declines this week. I think a footnote in the HUT definition may hold the key to the puzzle. In addition to live viewing, it also accounts for people watching pre-recorded shows on playback. The theory is that a blockbuster TV event like the high-rated Grammys on Sunday created a “tsunami effect,” with people catching up on previously recorded shows as well as possibly replaying the Grammys, instead of watching that night’s programs. That perpetuated for a few days, especially with Valentine’s Day in the mix when many people were out, creating an additional backlog of shows on their DVR. The theory is supported by measurements that registered a higher-than-usual level of playback viewing this week. It also could explain the biggest head-scratcher that was the Monday ratings, which featured the most extensive across-the-board ratings declines, including in the unflappable CBS comedy block, which had been heavily promoted during the Grammys the night before. (BTW, Nielsen’s explanation in response to queries from the networks about the lower Monday ratings was that it was Lincoln’s birthday. How many of you remembered that Monday was Lincoln’s birthday?!) Also in support of the playback theory, things began to go to normal last night in the 9 PM and 10 PM hours. There were still inexplicable net losses at 8 PM — CBS’ The Big Bang Theory did a 5.0/15 in 18-49, down 11% from last week, Fox’s American Idol (4.6/13) was down 12%, while NBC and ABC were on par with last week in the hour — Wipeout (1.5/4) was flat, while 30 Rock (1.4/4) and Parks And Recreation (1.7/5) were close to the demo delivery of an hourlong 30 Rock last week (1.6/4). But at 9 PM, things began to stabilize. Yes, ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy (3.1/8) was down 23% to a season low and CBS’ Person Of Interest (2.9/7) and NBC’s The Office (2.2/6) and Up All Night (1.5/4) were down 12%. But last week, they aired against The Finder on Fox (2.3 in 18-49) vs. the second hour of American Idol (5.0) this week, so the total 18-49 rating in the hour remained approximately the same. Ditto for 10 PM, where CBS’ The Mentalist (2.8/7) was down 7% and a Grimm rerun (0.7) fetched half the rating a Voice encore did last Thursday, but ABC’s Private Practice (2.6/7) shot up 18% from last week with a Grey’s Anatomy cross-over. If the theory is correct, people should be all caught up on their DVR viewing by the end of the weekend and Live+Same Day ratings should return to normal next week, while Live+7 numbers for last week should spike. If not, Nielsen will have some serious explaining to do.