Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Monday, January 30, 2012
"White Collar's" Matt Bomer to Guest Star on "Glee" as Blaine's Older Brother!!
The star of the USA Network drama is near a deal to guest star in an April episode of the Fox musical series as Blaine's (Darren Criss) older brother, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.As first reported by TV Line, Bomer would appear in an April episode and share a song with his on-screen sibling.
The casting comes a week after THR exclusively reported that Bomer would join an all-star cast in Murphy's next feature, the big-screen adaptation of the Tony-winning drama The Normal Heart.
Bomer’s will play Felix Turner, a gay fashion journalist who becomes the boyfriend to Mark Ruffallo's Ned Weeks and is diagnosed with HIV. Bomer will be stepping into the shoes that won The Big C's John Benjamin Hickey his Tony.
The Glee casting marks the latest in a long string of high-profile guest starts this season, many of whom are playing family members to the show's core cast. Jeff Goldblum and Brian Stokes Mitchell were cast last week to play Rachel's (Lea Michele) gay dads, while Gloria Estefan has been tapped to play the mother to Naya Rivera's Santana. (source)
Will.i.am Works with Britney Spears and Alicia Keys on New Album '#willpower'!!
Will.i.am has revealed that his new album '#willpower' features collaborations with Britney Spears, Busta Rhymes, Nicole Scherzinger and Alicia Keys.
The Black Eyed Peas star's latest project is due to be released later this year and has already been teased with the Jennifer Lopez and Mick Jagger-featuring single 'T.H.E (The Hardest Ever)'.
The Black Eyed Peas star's latest project is due to be released later this year and has already been teased with the Jennifer Lopez and Mick Jagger-featuring single 'T.H.E (The Hardest Ever)'.
Speaking about the album's collaborations, Will.i.am said: "I have a song with Alicia Keys – me, Alicia and Swedish House Mafia. I have a song with The Beats, which is pretty grand. Me and Shakira have been trying to finish the stuff we started, and me and Britney is really crazy." (read more)
SAG Awards Honors "The Help"!!
"Dream big, dream fierce." The real-life ladies of The Help would have agreed with Viola Davis, it's worth it.
Accepting the trophy for female actor in a leading role for the
period drama, Davis told the audience gathered at L.A.'s Shrine
Exposition Center for Sunday night's Screen
Actors Guild Awards: "What is there [in life] but a dream. You can't trade in your dream for another dream. I am so proud to be an actor."
It's an appropriate motto for a cast who were also recognized for their work in the film as an ensemble, the top honor of the night.
It's an appropriate motto for a cast who were also recognized for their work in the film as an ensemble, the top honor of the night.
Also taking home a prize for her role in The Help: Octavia Spencer, who was recognized for her work as Minny Jackson the maid, her first SAG award.
"Thank you for putting me in a category with so many beautiful
women I know and love," she said, dedicating her award to "the
down-trodden, the under-served, the underprivileged [and the]
over-taxed, whether emotionally, physically or financially."(read more)
Sunday, January 29, 2012
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NBC Orders Ryan Murphy Pilot!!
Things are getting unusually Normal for Ryan Murphy, the man behind some of today’s more outlandish TV fare.
NBC on Friday ordered a family comedy pilot from the American Horror Story executive producer and his Glee cohort Ali Adler.
The potential series, titled The New Normal, is a
single-camera sitcom about a blended family made up of a gay couple and
the surrogate helping them have a baby of their own.
As previously reported, Book of Mormon star Andrew Rannells has already been tapped to play one of the series’ three leads. (source)
Madonna's "Give Me All Your Luvin'" Single Cover and Press Release!!
Madonna will be releasing her new single "Give Me All Your Luvin'" featuring Nicki Minaj & M.I.A. on February 3rd, three days before her highly anticipated Bridgestone Super Bowl halftime performance, it was officially confirmed by Interscope Records. "Give Me All Your Luvin'" is the first single from Madonna's upcoming album MDNA , her 12th studio album and follow up to 2008's Hard Candy which debuted at No. 1 in 37 countries. The song was written by Madonna, Martin Solveig, Nicki Minaj and M.I.A, composed by Martin Solveig and Michael Tordjman and produced by Madonna and Martin Solveig. (read more)
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Friday, January 27, 2012
New Local Theatre Website Launches January 28!!
London's local theatre scene is about to gain another vehicle for promoting its productions.
London
Downtown Theatre Online, a new website featuring video stories on
upcoming local productions, goes live on January 28. Also known as
LDTonline, the website is the brainchild of Matt Loop and the
husband/wife duo of Harry and Andrea Edison.
"When Simon Goodwin and Jeff Culbert stepped down as the voices of
Theatre in London on CHRW last year, Matt Loop and I considered taking
over for them as hosts of the show," says Harry Edison. "We realized
that time would be an issue for us, so we considered other ways to
accomplish the same goal. My wife, Andrea Edison, has been producing
video of local theatre for the last year and that seemed like a natural
way for us to promote the local and area scene. What came out of it was
the website."
The site will launch with four video features, with a focus on February productions and video coverage of the 2012 Beat DISH Awards. In the weeks and months to come, the LDTonline team plans on preparing features on venues, theatre companies and events like the Fringe. We want to take people right to the shows and the people that make theatre happen in this area in a way that CTV hasn't, says Edison.
“People can keep coming back because we will never have a lack of
fresh material,” says Andrea Edison. “We really want them to walk away
either knowing about a new show opening or learning how they can get
involved in the local theatre scene.”
With backgrounds in broadcasting and journalism, all three will produce with Matt and Harry hosting the bulk of the features with Andrea behind the scenes focusing on shooting and editing. Matt’s wife Jen designed the site and will maintain it.
“There are so many amazing talented people and exciting theatre productions in London by local companies that we felt they needed to be recognized,” says Matt Loop. "Response so far to the site and concept has been amazing. We are really looking forward to showing people what happens behind the scenes of these shows.”
Harry adds, "Everyone from the director to the costume designer is equally important and as our slogan states, we hope to be 'Bringing you London’s theatre from ON stage to Online.'"
Visit http://www.ldtonline.ca/
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Nominations for the 84th Annual Academy Awards!!
Nominations for the 84th Academy Awards
Actor in a Leading Role
Demián Bichir in "A Better Life"
George Clooney in "The Descendants"
Jean Dujardin in "The Artist"
Gary Oldman in "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy"
Brad Pitt in "Moneyball"
Actor in a Supporting Role
Kenneth Branagh in "My Week with Marilyn"
Jonah Hill in "Moneyball"
Nick Nolte in "Warrior"
Christopher Plummer in "Beginners"
Max von Sydow in "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close"
Actress in a Leading Role
Glenn Close in "Albert Nobbs"
Viola Davis in "The Help"
Rooney Mara in "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo"
Meryl Streep in "The Iron Lady"
Michelle Williams in "My Week with Marilyn"
Actress in a Supporting Role
Bérénice Bejo in "The Artist"
Jessica Chastain in "The Help"
Melissa McCarthy in "Bridesmaids"
Janet McTeer in "Albert Nobbs"
Octavia Spencer in "The Help"
Animated Feature Film
"A Cat in Paris" Alain Gagnol and Jean-Loup Felicioli
"Chico & Rita" Fernando Trueba and Javier Mariscal
"Kung Fu Panda 2" Jennifer Yuh Nelson
"Puss in Boots" Chris Miller
"Rango" Gore Verbinski
Actor in a Leading Role
Demián Bichir in "A Better Life"
George Clooney in "The Descendants"
Jean Dujardin in "The Artist"
Gary Oldman in "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy"
Brad Pitt in "Moneyball"
Actor in a Supporting Role
Kenneth Branagh in "My Week with Marilyn"
Jonah Hill in "Moneyball"
Nick Nolte in "Warrior"
Christopher Plummer in "Beginners"
Max von Sydow in "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close"
Actress in a Leading Role
Glenn Close in "Albert Nobbs"
Viola Davis in "The Help"
Rooney Mara in "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo"
Meryl Streep in "The Iron Lady"
Michelle Williams in "My Week with Marilyn"
Actress in a Supporting Role
Bérénice Bejo in "The Artist"
Jessica Chastain in "The Help"
Melissa McCarthy in "Bridesmaids"
Janet McTeer in "Albert Nobbs"
Octavia Spencer in "The Help"
Animated Feature Film
"A Cat in Paris" Alain Gagnol and Jean-Loup Felicioli
"Chico & Rita" Fernando Trueba and Javier Mariscal
"Kung Fu Panda 2" Jennifer Yuh Nelson
"Puss in Boots" Chris Miller
"Rango" Gore Verbinski
Directing
"The Artist" Michel Hazanavicius
"The Descendants" Alexander Payne
"Hugo" Martin Scorsese
"Midnight in Paris" Woody Allen
"The Tree of Life" Terrence Malick
"The Artist" Michel Hazanavicius
"The Descendants" Alexander Payne
"Hugo" Martin Scorsese
"Midnight in Paris" Woody Allen
"The Tree of Life" Terrence Malick
Best Picture
"The Artist" Thomas Langmann, Producer
"The Descendants" Jim Burke, Alexander Payne and Jim Taylor, Producers
"Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close" Scott Rudin, Producer
"The Help" Brunson Green, Chris Columbus and Michael Barnathan, Producers
"Hugo" Graham King and Martin Scorsese, Producers
"Midnight in Paris" Letty Aronson and Stephen Tenenbaum, Producers
"Moneyball" Michael De Luca, Rachael Horovitz and Brad Pitt, Producers
"The Tree of Life" Nominees to be determined
"War Horse" Steven Spielberg and Kathleen Kennedy, Producers
"The Descendants" Jim Burke, Alexander Payne and Jim Taylor, Producers
"Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close" Scott Rudin, Producer
"The Help" Brunson Green, Chris Columbus and Michael Barnathan, Producers
"Hugo" Graham King and Martin Scorsese, Producers
"Midnight in Paris" Letty Aronson and Stephen Tenenbaum, Producers
"Moneyball" Michael De Luca, Rachael Horovitz and Brad Pitt, Producers
"The Tree of Life" Nominees to be determined
"War Horse" Steven Spielberg and Kathleen Kennedy, Producers
Monday, January 23, 2012
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Kate Beckinsale's "Underworld: Awakening" Tops Box Office!!
Kate Beckinsale is back with a vengeance, with her latest "Underworld" movie opening at No. 1 this weekend.
"Underworld Awakening" made an estimated $25.4, distributor Sony Screen Gems reported Sunday.
This is the fourth film in the vampire action saga.
Beckinsale starred in the first two movies as the warrior Selene, then
bowed out of part three but returned for this latest installment.
"Underworld Awakening" was shown for the first time in 3-D as well as on
IMAX screens, where it made $3.8 million. That's 15 percent of the
film's weekend gross, which is a record for an IMAX digital-only run.
Sony had hoped the film would end up in the low-$20 million range.
But Rory Bruer, the studio's president of worldwide distribution, says
the fact that it did even better – despite a snow storm that hit much of
the Midwest and East Coast – primarily has to do with Beckinsale's
return.
"She is such a force. Her character – you just can't take your eyes
off of her. I know the character is very dear to her, as well, and she
just kills it," Bruer said. "The 3-D aspect of the film also brings
something, makes it a fun, visceral ride."
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Johnny Depp Suits Up as a Vampire for "Dark Shadows"!!
The versatile star – whose real life relationship with Vanessa Paradis is on the rocks – has teamed up with his frequent collaborator Tim Burton to take on the role of vampire Barnabus Collins in the upcoming film Dark Shadows.
The movie, which will be released May 11, is based on a gothic soap opera and also stars Michelle Pfeiffer, Helena Bonham Carter and Johnny Lee Miller. In it, Depp battles other supernatural creatures such as werewolves, ghosts and witches.
Depp's take on the undead strays from the look of reigning vampire heartthrob Robert Pattinson. Instead of chiseled good looks and sparkling skin, Depp’s character is creepy with haunting dark circles around his eyes and claw-like fingernails filed to a point.
Friday, January 20, 2012
Singing Legend Etta James Dies at 73
Etta James, whose assertive, earthy voice lit up such hits as "The Wallflower," "Something's Got a Hold on Me" and the wedding favorite "At Last," has died, according to her longtime friend and manager, Lupe De Leon. She was 73.She died from complications from leukemia with her husband, Artis Mills, and her sons by her side, De Leon said.
She was diagnosed with leukemia in 2010, and also suffered from dementia and hepatitis C. James died at a hospital in Riverside, California. She would have turned 74 Wednesday.
" This is a tremendous loss for the family, her friends and fans around the world," De Leon said. "She was a true original who could sing it all -- her music defied category.
"I worked with Etta for over 30 years. She was my friend and I will miss her always." (read more)
The 2012 Beat DISH Theatre Awards!!
 The 2012 Beat DISH Theatre Awards, Photos by DISH Photographer Richard Gilmore & Details for Next Year!Hilton London Ballroom January 17, 2012 If a hotel ballroom teeming with nearly four hundred patrons hooting and hollering in a collective chorus of surprise and satisfaction is an indicator of this city’s hugely thriving theatre scene, it is clearly unnecessary to look any further. Tuesday evening at London’s Hotel Hilton was the scene of the 2012 Beat Magazine Theatre Dish Awards gala which in its third year is growing in popularity and prestige. It is the time and place to celebrate excellence at the local level of comedic, dramatic and musical theatre productions.  This year’s grande fête got underway with the opening performance including Donald D’Haene and his ensemble of dancers. Despite the energy and jazz hands this number was a "drag"… only in the sense that Donald, the awards’ organizer and producer, did his thing in true reversal of Victor/Victoria fashion. I’m certain Ms. Andrews would have been proud – maybe even Cher. The rest of the evening’s activities proceeded with nary a glitch as awards were given out, speeches extemporaneously articulated and performances shared, all as hearts skipped a beat or two in awaiting the names of winners being outed from their respective envelopes.  Cable T.V.’s Jeff Leeson and Lars Classington (above) helped to create an informal yet professional ambiance with their quips, witty rejoinders, and playful interaction with the audience. It was refreshing throughout to hear genuinely grateful acceptance speeches without the treacly solipsism that usually accompanies similar award ceremonies.  Many of London’s High School performers were also honored for their talent in their respective school shows and their exuberance and gratitude could be discerned clear across the ballroom from one end to another. [Right: Alexa Roebbelen]Almost forty awards were presented from honouring Best Gams to Best Stage Manager to Best Drama/Musical. A lot of china was distributed to many smiling faces; there was obviously much significance attached to being a recipient in being recognized for hard work, commitment and a love for the magic of the theatre. A panel of judges was part of the selection process that ultimately determined the outcome of these awards. This year appears to offer another season of great theatre for all of us to attend and enjoy. Many legs will be broken again to be sure. Multiple Bravos, Bravas, and Bravi are to be extended for the indispensable participation of The Beat Magazine, and of course the indefatigable efforts of M. Donald D’Haene who freely donates his blood, sweat and smiles to one of London’s singular and yearly events which is quickly becoming one of the parties not to be missed. For all his hard work and visionary ideas should we henceforth call him Sir or Dame Donald? [or maybe both as befits the occasion?] More photos here: http://www.thebeatmagazine.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=869:the-beat-dish-2012-winners&catid=23:theatre-category&Itemid=37 |
Thursday, January 19, 2012
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