Asian TV forum tunes in China

Companies only at that year's Asian Television Forum in Singapore were searching for new formats, peering at technology and advocating closer cooperation across edges inside the Asian market.And, out of the box frequently the situation in areas outdoors the television biz, the topic of China centered many discussions.China's sheer size makes that inevitable. For instance, the earth's most viewed annual tv program remains the Chinese Spring Festival Gala on condition broadcaster Closed-circuit television, that is proven at Lunar Year and viewed by 700 million people. Also, Internet transmission in China is high, and 100s of countless Chinese watch content on their own cell phones.Simultaneously, Chinese media are heavily controlled and censored. This season alone the federal government features stringent limits on reality TV skeins along with other light entertainment shows. And people from other countries have always found Chinese TV a difficult nut to hack (Rupert Murdoch attempted for a long time with Star TV before switching his focus to India).Some U.S. orgs have been successful to get into China, however. L.A.-based Metan Development Group has signed various deals to create content to China, together with a pact with Fusion TV to supply action sports and adventure travel content, along with a cope with the Connected Press to furnish fashion TV coverage in Mandarin on China's digital and broadcast marketplaces.Zhu Danhong, project manager at Shanghai Wings Media, one of Shanghai Media Group, stated Chinese companies want to purchase foreign product but should also sell Chinese content to neighboring nations in Asia, for example Korea and Japan, along with other nations with strong Chinese cultural links, including most nations in Southeast Asia."We are attempting to encourage more companies to consider Chinese films, animation and television shows to Asia, Europe and Africa," Zhu stated in the company's ATF stand, that was heavily attended by reps from a lot of China's condition-possessed TV companies."Our interests are three dimensional (and) formats," stated Zhu, adding that Shanghai Media Group comprises 13 local channels one satellite funnel, Dragon TV, that shows "China's Got Talent" as well as an Internet TV service. The satellite funnel alone reaches between 700 million and something billion people. Zhu stated she needs more cooperation along with other Asian nations, especially Singapore. That sentiment was echoed by Mohd Naguib Razak, director general of Malaysia's National Film Development Corp., by Myleeta Aga, GM and inventive mind of content and production at BBC Worldwide in Mumbai,.Aga, who had been an professional producer on "Anthony Bourdain: No Bookings," stated that what she loved about ATF is the actual way it is all about Asians speaking to Asians. Like many Indians in the show, she was looking for brand new formats."There is no one large format that everybody is buzzing about," she stated. "Everybody is wanting to see what's next." Discussions centered how certain formats works in places for example Thailand, Vietnam or Singapore. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

'Young Adult': Diablo Cody and Patton Oswalt Talk Bullying, Beauty and Charlize Theron (VIDEO)

Expanding to almost 1000 screens this weekend is one of the year's best films: 'Young Adult,' a caustic black comedy from screenwriter Diablo Cody and director Jason Reitman ('Juno') about a former high school queen bee (Charlize Theron) who returns to her hometown to win back the married former boyfriend she used to date. Awkward! Also, a great opportunity for Cody and Reitman to comment on beauty, high-school bullying and how nostalgia sometimes isn't the best thing for people to use as a crutch. Last month, Cody and co-star Patton Oswalt joined Huffington Post founding editor Roy Sekoff for a conversation at the Los Angeles home of Arianna Huffington. The lively chat touched on Cody's inspiration for writing the script, Patton's preparation for the role, the film's provocative structure and themes, and the harsh truth that people like Mavis, both male and female, do indeed "walk among us." Check out the video below. [via Huffington Post] [Photo: Getty] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Cablevision COO Tom Rutledge Resigns

CBSJohnny Galecki in "The Big Bang Theory" Johnny Galecki was up early catching up on correspondence on his second day off from production on CBS hit comedy The Big Bang Theory when he started getting text messages with news of his first Golden Globe nomination from the publicity folks at the show's studio, Warner Bros. Television.our editor recommends'The Artist' Tops Golden Globe Nominations Golden Globe Awards Nominations: The Complete ListGolden Globe Awards Nominations: The Nominees' ReactionsGolden Globe Awards Nominations: Key Stats, Inclusions and Snubs (Analysis)'Homeland' EPs Lowered Expections After SAG Shutout, Rewarded With 3 Golden Globe Noms "They started texting me at 5:20 in the morning and I accused them of being misinformed and drunk," Galecki said with a laugh. "I replied with, 'You're misfiring texts to [The Mentalist star] Simon Baker or someone else, this can not be true." PHOTOS: Golden Globe Awards Nominees In true form to his on-screen alter ego, lovable nerd Leonard Hofstadter, Galecki needed further convincing of the accolade. "They told me, 'No, it's you, go to HollywoodReporter.com and they sent me the link because I couldn't believe it," he said of his nom for actor in a comedy series. With The Big Bang Theory shut out of the comedy series category after having picked up nominations in the field last year, Galecki said he considers his individual recognition representative for the show as a whole -- and for co-star Jim Parsons, who took home the trophy in the category last January. COMPLETE LIST: 2012 Golden Globe Awards Nominees "It's like a drum and bass circle -- my character doesn't work without his character and vice versa," he said. "I wish the show had been nominated, certainly. I don't feel the nomination singles me out by any means; so much goes into this character that happens without my being aware. I think all of these accolades will shift between all of us. Sometimes they'll be funneled through Jim, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar and Kaley Cuoco. I'm touched, proud and stunned to be chosen as that representative." Noting that he has leaned on two-time Emmy winner Parsons for tips on how to navigate awards season after picking up his first Emmy nom last year, Galecki said his co-star was one of the first to congratulate him on the kudos, suggesting he get back on the treadmill in a nod to how he handled his nervous energy on Emmy day. "I've been in the biz quite a bit longer than Jim but the last few years as these accolades have been spread out, I find myself going to him for days like today," he noted. The former Roseanne star already had plans to attend The Big Bang Theory's 100th episode party Thursday night and joked he'd celebrate the nomination there. "Maybe now I'll throw on a tie," he laughed. PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery Golden Globe Awards: The Nominees Golden Globes Johnny Galecki The Big Bang Theory Golden Globes 2012

Weekend Receipts: New Years Eve Rings In a Light Box Office

Nationwide audiences had New Years Eve and The Sitter to choose from this weekend, and so, they didn’t. This weekend’s box office tally is weak, and Breaking Dawn, Part I is still lingering in the top 3 like an undead slime. Time for some Dragon Tattoo upheaval, STAT. Bring on Christmas! Let’s discuss the breakdown after the jump. 1. New Year’s Eve Gross: $13,705,000 Screens: 3,505 (PSA $3,910) Weeks: 1 Apparently if you throw enough A-listers together for a holiday-themed cash grab, at least 29 people will be mesmerized into purchasing tickets. I wonder if the same works for C-listers. Let’s try it: “ERIK VON DETTEN. SYLVIA MILES. TAMERA MOWRY. COLLEEN CAMP. BUNSEN HONEYDEW. JIM J. BULLOCK. ME’SHELL NDEGEOCELLO. THE RUGRATS.” OK, I accidentally bought 30 tickets just now. Also: Me’Shell NdegeOcello rocks, so don’t let this gag dissuade you. 2. The Sitter Gross: $10,000,000 Screens: 2,750 Weeks: 1 Sort of sounds like The Sitter doesn’t need to exist, and for an 81-minute foray into the throes of babysitting, it performed just as you expected: meekly. Though the film may win back its $25 million budget, The Sitter’s poor reviews and cliched premise seem to spell out its destiny. Maybe your 7-year-old will watch it on DVD while his babysitter smokes out back. 3. The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 Gross: $7,900,000 ($259,500,000) Screens: 3,505 (PSA $2,192) Weeks: 4 (Change: -52.2%) Every generation deserves an odious blockbuster romance, and the jarringly amateurish Breaking Dawn, Part I is pretty much the Gen Y remake of Love Story. Unlike Love Story, I don’t see Best Picture or Best Actress nods in its future (WTF), but I do see a sequel called Renesmee’s Story hitting in 2018. In fact, let’s sheohorn Ryan O’Neal in here somewhere. 4. The Muppets Gross: $7,073,000 ($65,837,000) Screens: 3,328 (PSA $2,125) Weeks: 4 (Change: -36.2%) So much for the extreme PR blitz of The Muppets: Though the film has generally garnered fine reviews, it just hasn’t stuck at the box office. I can only imagine that Frank Oz is cackling to himself in glee using a hundred different character voices. 5. Arthur Christmas Gross: $6,600,000 ($33,490,000) Screens: 3,272 (PSA $2,017) Weeks: 3 (Change: -10.8%) I’m going to suggest that Arthur Christmas still has a chance at a holiday miracle: Its percentage drop from last week is pretty low, and the movie itself has garnered great reviews. If parents and kids are looking for yuletide cheer and think Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close looks, uh, cloying as hell, they may turn to Arthur. Here’s hoping. 6. Hugo Gross: $6,125,000 ($33,489,000) Screens: 2,608 (PSA $2,349) Weeks: 3 (Change: -19.0%) I’m sure we can agree that Hugo is one of the choicest offerings of the past couple months — particularly in wide release. I just wish it earned that extra box office push to secure it Oscar nods. Oh well. Onward! To the Dragon Tattoo lair, moviegoers! Weekend Box Office [Box Office Mojo]

Sherlock Holmes Premieres In London

Join A Game Of ShadowsThe weather wasn't what you'd call clement last night for the London premiere of Sherlock Holmes:AGame Of Shadows in Leicester Square. But despite the cold and the wind and rain that felt like snow, the stars of the film were on fine form to talk about a film they're clearly very proud of.{Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows Premiere}The sequel sees Robert Downey Jr once again stepping into the rather rumpled clothing of super-detective Sherlock Holmes, with Jude Law as his faithful sidekick Doctor Watson. Kelly Reilly returns as Watson's fiancee Mary, and Noomi Rapace joins the cast this time as gypsy Sim. Jared Harris was there, and despite playing Professor Moriarty he didn't throw Downey over a single waterfall, and StephenFry took a break from twitter to talk about his role as Mycroft Holmes, the detective's possibly-brighter-but-definitely-lazier brother. Sherlock Holmes:A Game Of Shadows is out onFriday December 16.You can check out Empire's review here.

The 9 Most Scathing Critical Responses to New Year's Eve

We may consider this since the week David Fincher and Scott Rudin visited combat movie experts, but consider it using this method: If experts couldn’t come with an early have a look at Garry Marshall’s Year’s Eve, then wouldso would anybody ever know very well what a soul-rending atrocity it's? I'm speaking about, even Pete Hammond hated this movie! He's at some fine company, too: 9. · “Lately Garry Marshall has proven a specific genius for turning miserable holidays into terrible movies. With Valentine’s Day he shown how that celebration of masochism might be a vehicle for smarmy sentiments, moldy jokes, and rickety contrivances. Here the eponymous feast of forced fun takes a beating, in addition to some Oscar individuals who win who might add firing their agents for his or her report on resolutions.” — Peter Keough, Boston Phoenix 8. · “Put together [with Valentine’s Day], these movies represent most likely probably the most pricey and possibly worst-written Love Boat sweeps month ever created.” — Alonso Duralde, The Wrap 7. · “Other filmmakers might have a lot of respect for Michelle Pfeiffer […] to request her use a line like ‘I’m pathetic, dude’ to rocking teen heartthrob Zac Efron. Not Marshall. It’s pretty sure that not a clue was nixed round the number of Year’s Eve to become too cheesy or sentimental contrary, ideas were nixed due to not sentimental or cheesy enough.” — Nathan Rabin, Audio-video Club 6. · “These figures are very nominal that whenever, say, Jum Michele will find yourself in trouble inside an elevator with Ashton Kutcher, that’s precisely how you consider the set-up, then when the entrance doors finally open you half expect those to scurry away and off to the groups of Glee and two and a half Males, where they could be contractually punished for tardiness.” — Alison Willmore, Movieline 5. · “If I believe that I don’t much take proper care of Year’s Eve, I risk sounding as being a curmudgeon. However have zero reservations about recommending simply how much I loathed Year’s Eve, a soul-drawing monument to Hollywood avarice and saccharine holiday culture.” — Sara Stewart, NY Publish 4. · “I’m not stretching its like to begin to summarize the paltry quantity of subplots the all-star cast is locked in. I really like additionally you much.” — Roger Ebert, RogerEbert.com 3. · “Like the stroke of evening time, Year’s Eve vanishes very rapidly, departing little behind but limp streamers as well as the sense that, surely, there's a far greater party happening elsewhere.” — Moira Macdonald, Dallas Occasions 2. · “Offering around twelve barely there, strongly agreeable small-tales spliced together and complements lawnmower-style eloquence, the film is pressed to punishing measures with the engorged cast list, which prevents anybody plot from deepening beyond single-sentence character explanations and problems. The overall effect is similar to being crushed under an avalanche of throw pillows.” — Andrew Barker, Variety 1. · “It is battling when Chechnya Leader Ramzan Kadyrov ever sees it, he'll produce a statement that begins ‘Had I known relevant for this film in those days…’” — Peter Sobczynski, eFilmCritic [Reviews via Rotten Tomato vegetables]

Casting candidates for reality TV close-up

CainTrumpCredit Republican strategist Steve Schmidt with the idea. Discussing Herman Cain's faltering candidacy on MSNBC -- before the "Cain train" officially screeched to a halt -- he suggested the presidential hopeful's next logical destination was "Dancing With the Stars."Only one current GOP contender can ultimately land the party's nomination, and many will no doubt retreat to the customary holding pen for conservative politicians, segueing directly into paid talking-head gigs on Fox News Channel.But why aim so low? As two disgraced former pols, House Majority Leader Tom DeLay and Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, demonstrated with their respective stints on "Dancing" and "Celebrity Apprentice," and Sarah Palin proved with her TLC show, unscripted TV's appetite for the famous and notorious has become nearly inexhaustible.Given that, it's just a matter of hooking up "talent" with the series or network that suits them.However unseemly this might appear -- especially to political veterans -- most of these candidates aren't really campaigning to lead the free world. They're auditioning for a range of media options that have exploded since Bill Clinton played the saxophone on Arsenio Hall's show.Plus, the spectacle of Donald Trump flirting with a presidential run before choosing to continue with his NBC show, "The Apprentice" -- but only after insisting he could win the nomination had he sought it -- has further blurred the lines. Throw in plans for Trump to moderate an upcoming debate, and the GOP primaries have officially moved into "The Onion must be writing this" phase. (To their credit, candidates Ron Paul and Jon Huntsman said enough's enough -- and now Mitt Romney has announced he also won't attend -- but those deriding the Trump publicity stunt sound shocked, shocked to discover entertainment has permeated the race.)Based on Newt Gingrich's recent criticism of child-labor laws, CBS (or if not them, Cartoon Network) ought to bring back the controversial series "Kid Nation" with Gingrich as host, trying to teach children the value of doing jobs normally associated with adults.As for the rest of the field, Huntsman and Rick Santorum -- who have barely registered in the polls -- seem perfect for a revival of "What's My Line?" or CBS' celebrity look-alike specials "I Get That A Lot."Finally, oddsmakers still think Romney remains most likely to secure the nomination, but if for some reason he doesn't, here's a guy who's by now well-known, with solid business credentials and a frequently-referenced head of hair.So watch your back, Donald. Because if you persist in mouthing off about NBC, the network just might have an alternative candidate to host "The Apprentice" -- one accustomed to being cast as the second choice.In terms of political-TV matchmaking, programs like "Dancing With the Stars" and "Celebrity Apprentice" -- which their strong preference for attention-getting casting -- are almost too easy. The real creativity comes in placing the GOP hopefuls in appropriate venues beyond reality TV's usual suspects. (Mike Huckabee and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie didn't run, for example, but given their struggles with weight, would be naturals for "The Biggest Loser.")Texas Gov. Rick Perry, with his poor debate performances, would certainly turn heads as a contestant on "Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?," playing for the charity -- or wealthy political donors -- of his choice.Cain has no shortage of options, and his reputed business acumen would lead him toward Trump's showcase. Still, based on his recent travails and questions about his truthfulness, an encore version of Fox's lie-detector show "The Moment of Truth" sounds even more promising.Ron Paul, meanwhile, could be the latest cranky old guy to enliven "Survivor," where his faith in libertarian values and rugged individualism could readily be put to the test.Although she'll remain in Congress even after a failed presidential bid, Michele Bachmann and husband Marcus would be ideal candidates for "Celebrity Wife Swap" -- pair them up with a liberal couple, or a gay one -- as well as their own series. Having raised 23 foster children in addition to five of their own, one can see TLC bringing everyone together for "Michele & Marcus Plus 28" -- an everyone-under-one-roof exercise, or even a fun-loving elimination game. Contact Brian Lowry at brian.lowry@variety.com

Glee Would go to Sectionals: Ranking the Tales and Tunes of "Hold onto 16"

Glee Credit where credit arrives: For any competition episode, it was quite a darn good hour of Glee, almost obliterating last year's NY Excellent from your minds. Some tips about what went lower in Tuesday's large Sectionals showdown, "Hold onto 16": Mike came back to McKinley to assist New Directions beat the Troubletones and obtain Mercedes back (together with his stripper-honed body comes). Tina made the decision the time had come to obtain Mike's father aboard together with his son's future within the arts. Sebastian told Kurt to ready while he wants themself some Blaine. Finn confessed he was jealous of Blaine and apologized for tossing a lot 'tude his way. Mike, Shelby and Rachel forced Quinn from her funk. The Brand New Directions triumphed at Sectionals, and also the Troubletones decided to re-join the audience. So, let us rate the tales and tunes: Sam's ab-tastic comeback. Departing the washboard out, it had been nice to determine him back, nice to determine him possess a grown-up conversation together with his parents about being hit by hard occasions, and never so nice to listen to him sing "Red-colored Solo Cup" (see below). Fortunately, because we did not view it last season, there also seems to become some real chemistry between Mike and Mercedes. By our estimate, he's already drenched the equivalent screentime together with her as Shane. (Where was super encouraging boyfriend Shane throughout Sectionals anyway? Did he have a game title?) The only real factor that will have capped them back would be a Sean Connery impression. Grade: B "Red-colored Solo Cup" A novelty song about consuming beer which makes even Toby Keith pause. Really, Glee? It isn't a good performance! It's especially disappointing this is Sam's large comeback song after he shown his excellent aptitude for R&B and pop tunes like "Billionaire" and "Baby" all last season. (Does nobody else miss the Attacking Young Boys Experience?) When Mike later quotes John Mellancamp's "Jack and Diane" to Quinn, we must question why that wasn't his large solo. Grade: F- Sebastian is... still here. Shut up, Sebastian! Sorry, knee-jerk reaction. Why not-sexy Warbler guy still around? Must he talk in forced, gross come-ons? Can't Kurt and Blaine drink coffee elsewhere? Can't Kurt tell Blaine: "This person is really annoying, are we able to 't be buddies with him? All he is doing is flirt very poorly! Kthxbai!" Grade: ) Finn and Blaine call a truce. It requires a large guy to forgive Blaine to be so darn peppy it's cloying. Nobody could blame Finn to be annoyed. He's juggling an uncertain publish-grad future and perhaps-most likely losing Rachel, who can't go one episode without having to say NYADA. The show could give Blaine an issue or two, but we love to seeing Finn rally. It's what he is doing best. (A minimum of we've got to determine Blaine have a punch from someone. Thanks, Mike!) Grade: B Mike's father gives Tina a real possibility check (that they does not take). The good thing of Tina's visit with Mike's father? His attempting to offer her a real possibility check: Work within the arts is difficult. Failure is routine. Ultimately, Glee is all about several kids in Ohio going after their dreams, however when they get individuals awaken calls, it's heartbreaking stuff. No hard feelings that Tina and Mike are likely to go for this anyway - and ultimately with support from Mr. Chang. Because sometimes, you have to go for this. Grade: A- "Buenos Aires" Will it strike other people as odd this entire glee club is alright with letting only one artist hog the spotlight a lot? This performance is virtually a solo by having an extra-large number of very well-choreographed back-up ballroom dancers, but it is kind of logical if you have someone like Harmony (also known as Rachel and Kurt's NYADA rival and real-existence Glee Project finalist Lindsay Pearce), make use of her for those she's worth - especially on the large Broadway number. Grade: B "I'll Survive/ Survivor" This needs to be among the best mash-ups of year (and - dare I only say - Glee history) when it comes to both song match-up and other alike styles. Santana's and Mercedes kill it again. The only real factor that throws? The arm-flying choreography. A minimum of there is a too-sweet shot of Santana and Brittany tangoing. Grade: B+ "ABC" Tina, among the only remaining women in New Directions, will get her due here, and it is welcome because we remember her undertake "Dog Days Are Gone,Inch also it was awesome but wasted in last season's overcrowded Sectionals (which used "I have Had time of My Existence," "Valerie" and also the Warbler's "Hey Soul Sister" competing rather.) "ABC" is upbeat enough, and also, since Mike has become our favorite performers, we are happy about this. However it all felt a wee bit safe and sound, despite the boys busting out individuals body comes Mike introduced with him from Kentucky. (Kurt originates to date from his awkward dancing throughout "Animal" last season.) Grade: B "Control" OK, frightening, sadistic Quinn, let us calm it lower using the crazy eyes. Are you currently attempting to intimidate the idol judges into voting for brand new Directions? Because that isn't how it operates. Though Artie finally will get his time for you to shine, the song is simply Suitable for the audience. The power is strange also it does not seem like "Control" is especially well-suited to anyone's voice or dance moves. Surely they might have thought about Jesse Jackson's other tunes? Grade: C "Guy within the Mirror" Dear Glee bosses, please be aware of methods carefully Puck's voice and dance moves resemble Michael Jackson's for that tribute episode later this year. Ditto Artie, who we understood would kill it. Beyond Pucky Puck's (we now have good "Good Oscillations" reminiscences) capability to moonwalk like its 1988, this song is certainly the most powerful from the three for brand new Directions. Undeniably effective, wonderful harmonies, and great showcase for that boys. Grade: A- New Directions wins Sectionals. They deserved it for "Guy within the Mirror" alone. Our only want spring semester? To determine the job that adopts Regionals. This way Mr. Schuester might have something to complete (and never plan set-lists for major competitions in the last second. Or volunteer to operate city council campaigns. Or let somebody that is not him direct the college musicals. It already appears like he may not really be teaching The spanish language the coming year.) Grade: A Quinn's psychotic break finishes. The moment the switch was turned, and Quinn came back to as being a normal individual, we recognized just how much we really love Diana Agron. And Quinn. All of the authors required to do was treat her just like a teen and never a psycho. Quinn had hopes for escaping . of Ohio, too. She'd self-esteem issues. There have been different ways on her to feel below par about herself, to overlook her daughter, to become lost... but we digress. All is pardoned for the time being. Grade: B+ Shelby, out? Hope not, due to there being still more related to her and Rachel when the show wanted. But we are unsure how she will continue at McKinley (despite the fact that sleeping with Puck, we maintain, wasn't as ridiculous as Terri's fake pregnancy or Quinn's intend to steal her daughter back). Still, the Troubletones have re-became a member of New Directions, so this can be her curtain call. Grade: C "We're Youthful." Does Rachel sing a great deal about this show? Yes, but her pipes remained as greatly skipped throughout Sectionals. Fortunately, she was to lead this episode-ending tune, that was pretty perfect, had something for everybody and, frankly, reminded us of Season 1 group amounts that will provide us with tingles, like "Somebody to likeInch and "Keep Waiting On Hold.Inch Grade: A What were your preferred amounts? Is crazy Quinn really gone? Would you like Shelby to return? Can they ever find something for Mr. Schuester to complete? Inform us understand what you thought within the comments below.

Keck's Exclusives: Glee to Celebrate Tunes of Michael Jackson in Tribute Episode

Glee Michael Jackson's scores of fans have major induce to celebrate today.Much like Season 1's Madonna tribute, the The month of january 24 episode of Fox's Glee will feature 10-12 tunes from Jackson's library. The episode has been fast-monitored within the writers' room now and it is likely to begin shooting this Friday. 1 / 2 of the episode will shoot prior to the cast breaks for that holidays, using the remaining amounts to become carried out The month of january.While creator Ryan Murphy continues to be tease because the summer time that the special spring tribute episode is at the offing, it required some convincing to make sure the Jackson family their late boy/brother/father could be honored properly. Now, they've given their passionate support.You can aquire a taste of what's in the future in tonight's "Sectionals" episode, featuring several classic Jackson family amounts. Finn, Puck, Blaine and Mike sing "Guy within the Mirror" Tina, Kurt and Mike move forward around the Jackson 5's "ABC" and Artie, Blaine and Mike do their rendition of Jesse Jackson's "Control." Based on Ryan, the "kids" had this type of fun time carrying out these MJ amounts, in addition to "Thriller" in last year's Super Bowl episode, he made an additional effort to seal the Jackson tribute deal prior to the finish of 2011. Now he states the cast is flooding him with demands to sing their fave Jackson amounts.Glee has intentionally prevented such splashy episodes this year included in a restored commitment to pay attention to story over spectacle. But when there is ever grounds to interrupt that moratorium, the songbook of Michael Jackson is most likely the finest.For more particulars about this special tribute, make sure to keep reading through TV Guide Magazine.Sign up for TV Guide Magazine now!

The Cabin In The Woods Trailer Stalks In

Discover the secret behind the cabin...Last week brought the first look at the new teaser poster for Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard's horror pic The Cabin In The Woods, but now they are truly offering up the goods, shoving the trailer online for all to see. Take a look below.A brief caution here, which given how the movie's creators plan to tweak horror conventions, should probably be delivered in the style of a redneck gas station attendant: "If y'all are wantin' to see this he-ah trailah, be warned! Fur it'll like as not contain some stuff you don't wanna be seein' before you clamp those pretty, pretty eyes on tha movie itself. You wanna go in fresh, and virginal like, right?" (Filthy leer) Yes, there are spoilers in the footage.And we'll do our best not to give away too much beyond the basic plot synopsis: a group of friends, including Chris Hemsworth's Curt, Jesse Williams' Holden, Fran Kranz' Marty, Kristen Connolly's Dana and Anna Hutchinson's Jules, head out to a remote cabin to enjoy some sexy party times. And, of course, discover something horrific. But not necessarily what they might expect...From the looks of this, Whedon and Goddard are having fun taking on the audience's expectations just as much as the characters.' We'll keep our fingers crossed it works.The Cabin In The Woods will be out on April 13.

E! Ink Talent Deal With David Burtka

Stage and tv actor David Burtka has signed a talent deal with E! Entertainment that will start to see the stage and tv actor (and Neil Patrick Harris’ longtime companion) join E! News just like a correspondent additionally to sign up round the network’s Live At A Negative Balance-colored Carpet and E! special deals. He begins his new role within the month of the month of january. Burtka made his Broadway debut in Edward Albee’s The Goat, and carried out Tulsa opposite Bernadette Peters in Mike Mendes’ Gypsy. More youthful crowd has TV credits including CSI: NY, The Way In Which I Met Your Mother, Steven Spielberg’s Round The Lot and Crossing Jordan.

Cahiers du Cinema Top 10 List Honors Terrence Malick, Lars Von Trier and... J.J. Abrams?

The annual Cahiers du Cinema Top 10 of 2011 list has been revealed, naming works by the likes of Terrence Malick, Lars von Trier, Jerzy Skolimowsky, and Manoel de Oliveira. Also in the winners’ circle? J.J. Abrams! See the full eclectic list after the jump, not to mention the crazy ties in votes that make this early Top 10 a doozy to wrap your mind around… The good folks at Mubi got a look at the December issue of Cahiers du Cinema, which lists the Top 10 selections in a swirling vortex design on its cover. A copy-holding reader wrote in to share the actual rankings listed inside. Are you ready for three two-way ties and a fourth split between three films? 1. We Have a Pope (Nanni Moretti) 2. The Strange Case of Angelica (Manoel de Olveira) & Tree of Life (Terrence Malick) 4. Outside Satan (Bruno Dumont) & Essential Killing (Jerzy Skolimowski) 6. Melancholia (Lars von Trier) & A Burning Hot Summer (Philippe Garrel) 8. Super 8 (J.J. Abrams) & House of Tolerance (Bertrand Bonello) & Meek’s Cutoff (Kelly Reichardt) Of course, the annual Cahiers list has a reputation for wide-ranging, sometimes random seeming eclecticism mixing foreign festival faves with surprise mainstream picks. Why not Super 8? Fun facts: Last year’s Top 10 placed Toy Story 3 over The Social Network, with both eclipsed by number one pick Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives. 2009’s list honored Quentin Tarantino’s Inglorious Basterds and Kathryn Bigelow’s Hurt Locker (both Oscar pics, admittedly). And back in 2008, Matt Reeves beat mentor Abrams to the punch when Cloverfield hit the Top 10 (at the number 3 spot) alongside the likes of the Coen brothers and Steve McQueen. The number one pick that year? Brian de Palma’s Redacted. Speaking of McQueen… where’s Shame on your list, Cahiers? Sigh. No love for the Fassboner? Daily Briefing. Cahiers du Cinma’s Top Ten of 2011 [Mubi]

Emily Browning on Sleeping Beauty, Surviving Sucker Punch and the Pleasures of Torching Money

Emily Browning, the Australian actress best known for Hollywood efforts Lemony Snicket’s Series of Unfortunate Events and this year’s Sucker Punch, hits the art house this week for something completely different: Sleeping Beauty, writer-director Julia Leigh’s disturbing dive into the realm of somnambulistic sex work. Browning stars as Lucy, a disaffected college student scraping by on odd jobs before happening upon a madam (Rachael Blake) who supplies young women for a group of high-class patrons. In the most extreme of their scenarios, Lucy is essentially anesthetized and placed nude in bed, resulting in a succession of outre encounters that have left viewers shocked, appalled, enthralled, breathless, fleeing the theater and/or any number of combinations of each. I sat down with Browning at the recent Hamptons International Film Festival for a freewheeling chat about about the film, her role, her routine, her festival experiences, and the odd conceptual link between Sleeping Beauty and the much less admirably received Sucker Punch. [Advisory: Spoilers follow] This is a polarizing film, to say the least. What kinds of conversations have you encountered or personally had with people about this since Cannes? I think in terms of people speaking to me personally about it, their reactions have been positive. A guy who was just interviewing me said a reaction that I’ve gotten a lot, which I quite like, which is, “When I first saw it, I wasn’t sure. I didn’t know how I felt about it; it made me uncomfortable. But then it stuck with me, and now I really like it.” And I love that reaction. I think that’s great, and that’s what we want. It’s so weird when I do a Q&A, and somebody asks a question and they begin it with, “I loved the film!” I’m like, “You loved it?” That’s kind of a weird response. I know. “Already?” Yeah! I mean , when I first saw it, I was proud of it, and it worked exactly as I wanted it to. But the automatic response “I love it”? I kind of like that people have to think about it. And apparently it’s stuck with people, which is great. It’s all I could ask for. What was your own reaction the first time you saw the film? Well, I was meant to see it for the first time at Cannes. I said to my publicist and others, “I can’t do it. I need to see it before them, because I might pass out.” It was the most nerve-wracking experience. So they gave me a copy, and I watched it in bed with a bottle of vodka by myself because I was so nervous. But I was really happy with it, and it’s so rare for me to feel that about a film. I think so often the things that I’ve done have been muddled with, and I was just really happy — so happy that I watched again the next day, sober. Which was good. But yeah. It made me feel the way I think it’s meant to make people feel, which is uncomfortable and a bit squeamish. It was what I wanted it to be. Then watching it at Cannes was a different experience — with the huge screen, thinking, “Wow, I’m this giant naked person, and there are thousands of people looking at me.” It changes it a bit. So at Cannes I was sweating profusely and gripping onto Julia’s hand and kind of shaking a little bit. I picture Julia propositioning you much the way Clara propositions Lucy: “This will be challenge, but it will be lucrative. Be smart with your reward.” How did you two come to terms on this role and where it would go? I read the script, and it’s one of m favorite scripts that I’ve ever read. Julia is an unbelievable writer. It also made me feel really uncomfortable, but that was sort of the draw for me. I like the idea of doing something challenging. I was in Canada at the time filming something else, and I put myself on tape. I mean, as soon as I read it, I was like, “I have to do it.” A few people warned me off, saying, “Are you sure? It’s really intense. Are you sure?” But I knew that I wanted to be a part of it, so I put a really long audition on tape and sent it in. And I was actually offered the part before I met Julia, and I took. I just felt that it was going to be something right for me. But then when I met her, she said, “If there’s anything you’re uncomfortable with, we can change it a bit. We can fix things, we can change this or we can change this…” It wasn’t so much of a “proposition.” And we had two solid weeks to rehearse, and Julia gave me films to watch. We spoke about Lucy’s physicality and her back story. We worked out every scene in depth and spoke about it a lot, so we had a lot of time to prepare and get the character together. Acting in your sleep— That’s a great way to put it, actually! “I can act in my sleep.” [Laughs] Ha! Sorry: Acting like you’re asleep is still acting. What’s the technical underpinning of those scenes? It’s interesting, particularly the Man 2 scene, where I’m being messed around with. It’s tough to not wince and pull away and that kind of thing. Early on, Julia suggested that I learn to meditate. So that’s what I did — just kind of focusing on my breathing, and I had words I was saying in my head. It was just about being as still as possible. And I think in a way, doing those kinds of nude scenes that are really intense, it was actually kind of easier that I was asleep. I was a blank canvas in those scenes; I was able to shut everything else out and not actually be present. It was kind of nice in a way. It’s a deceptively physical role. I mean, something like Sucker Punch is physical, but this is physical — requiring a next level of control over your body’s natural instincts. Did you perceive it that way? Before I started filming, I did something called the Alexander Technique. Do you know the Alexander Technique? I’m afraid not. I think a lot of people do it at drama school — a particular way of learning how to hold your body in certain ways. Learning to walk with a good posture. It’s really hard to explain, actually — this movement-therapy kind of thing. I think that really helped; it really got me into being able to possess my body and have full control, because generally I’m pretty clumsy. So it was important for me to do that. And also, when I was rehearsing with Julia, we worked a lot on the physicality. I have a tendency to hunch and go into myself a bit because I’m nervous a lot of the time, and I had to learn to just get rid of that and move like a different person. It also had a lot to do with… See, I’m from Melbourne, and we filmed the movie in Sydney, and for the eight weeks that I was there, I was living alone right at the ocean at Bondi Beach. I would get up every morning and swim in the ocean by myself — at 5 in the morning, before the sun came up because I wasn’t able to get a tan. So I got into this weird, very quiet headspace that maybe gave me a better understanding of that character — of being very still.