Cineworld sees problem

LONDON -- Imax Corp. has signed its first deal with Cineworld, the U.K.'s leading exhibitor by business, to setup digital Imax screens in three theaters. Imax already features a strong U.K. presence with 12 digital screens inside the Odeon chain, plus four traditional Imax theaters. The Three Cineworld screens will probably be installed within revenue-talking about offer existing multiplexes in Edinburgh, Sheffield and Nottingham. The Edinburgh location will open in December, with Nottingham and Sheffield scheduled to start noisy . 2012. This deal can be a significant coup for Imax, that's been investing a lot time for you to convince U.K. participants apart from Odeon in regards to the merits of retrofitting standard multiplexes having its large-format digital screens. Cineworld remains experimentation this year having its own large-format system, paradise Superscreen, in London's O2 arena. Despite some skepticism in regards to the Imax technology and revenue-talking about deal, Cineworld cake cake toppers are actually amazed with this area office grosses at Odeon's dozen Imax sites. "If Imax works best for some people, we have to contemplate it,Inch mentioned one Cineworld professional taken. "Everyone knows precisely how well it's doing for Odeon. We love being trendsetters, however when others have hopped to the cold water and delay on the account, we will be ready to follow." Cineworld has around 26% in the U.K. box office, then Odeon with 23% and Vue with 22%. Vue has opposed Imax, rather developing a unique effective large-screen format, VueXtreme. Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com

Star Trek 2 Set for May 2013, Will Be in 3-D

With J.J. Abrams finally all-the-way onboard for sure, the Star Trek sequel is moving firmly ahead, settling into a May 17, 2013 release slot. What’s more? Abrams and LOST veteran Damon Lindelof are co-scripting with Trek writers Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman. What’s even more-more? Star Trek 2 will reportedly be filmed in 3-D. Get ready for lens flares in yo’ face! Beam me up, Scotty — right into the freaking screen! Bring your own vintage, pre-annihilation Romulan ale and Federation perfume come May 2013 and make it a 5-D experience. Now that’d be going boldly where no filmmaker has gone before. [Deadline]

Fantasia fest adds co-production market

MONTREAL -- As part of the inaugural Fantasia Film Market the fest is setting up Frontieres, the Fantasia Intl. Co-Production Market. To debut next year at the 16th annual edition Frontieres will select 12 film projects from filmmakers from Canada, Europe, Australia and the U.S. These projects will be presented to international producers, sales agents and distributors at the market in hopes of setting up deals to complete financing for the projects. Fantasia is devoted to genre pics and films from Asia, and is one of Montreal's most popular fests. "Fantasia has always been tremendously popular with its local audience and we've happily seen its industry presence grow over the years," said Fantasia president Pierre Corbeil. "The launch of a film market is a natural step in the long-term vision we have for our event. Over the years, we've established friendships with so many fascinating talents and key players in the international industry and have long felt that we should establish a way to better connect them." Frontieres will take place July 26-29. Fantasia runs July 19-Aug. 7. There will also be a series of conferences during the market. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

Scribe wins 2 at Evening Standard kudos

Frankenstein stars Jonny Lee Burns and Benedict Cumberbatch shared best actor in the Evening Standard Honours. BeanThe National Theater, Royal Court and also the Donmar Warehouse required the majority of the spoils in the 57th London Evening Standard Theater Honours on Sunday.A couple of the groups, abnormally, ended up with joint wins. Scribe Richard Bean, who had been thought to happen to be headed for any split election, ended up winning best play for "The Heretic" in the Royal Court and "One Guy, Two Guv'nors " in the National. The latter's West Finish transfer opens Monday having a Gotham run in the Music Box opening April 18.Likewise, Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Burns shared the very best actor prize for his or her nightly switching of roles from the creature and the creator in Danny Boyle's National Theater SRO manufacture of "Frankenstein."Sheridan Cruz nabbed best actress on her role like a plucky ex-barmaid in Terence Rattigan's 1942 drama "Flare Path." Her rival Kristin Scott Thomas didn't disappear empty-handed, however, since Stephen Fry presented her using the Lebedev Special Award on her contribution to London theater.The very first time, the only design award visited a seem designer. Adam Cork won for his seem on Take advantage of Ashford's manufacture of "Anna Christie" and Michael Grandage's manufacture of "King Lear," both in the Donmar Warehouse. Grandage also received the Editor's special award "to make the Donmar Warehouse a star." The surprise from the evening was when Ashford lost on the helming award to Mike Leigh for their own play "Grief" in the National Theater.Not surprisingly, "Matilda, The Musical" won the tuner category as the Beyond Theater award visited your pet Shop Boys and choreographer Javier p Frutos for his or her ballet "Probably The Most Incredible Factor" which returns to Sadler's Wells in March 2012.Within the outstanding newcomer category, thesp Phoebe Fox lost to her husband, U.S.-born actor Kyle Soller, who won for any trio of performances in shows in the Youthful Vic and Royal Court.Located by Dame Edna Everage, the Savoy hotel ceremony incorporated presentations by Gemma Arterton, Anna Chancellor and Serta Stevens ("Downton Abbey"). Visit Variety.com for any complete listing of those who win.ACTOR(Joint) Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Burns, "Frankenstein" (National Theater)THE NATASHA RICHARDSON Honours For The Best ACTRESSSheridan Cruz, "Flare Path" (Theater Royal Haymarket)PLAYRichard Bean, "The Heretic," (Royal Court) & Richard Bean, "One Guy, Two Guv'nors" (National Theater) THE NED SHERRIN AWARD For The Best MUSICAL"Matilda The Musical" (RSC Stratford-upon-Avon and Cambridge Theater) DIRECTORMike Leigh, "Grief" (National Theater) DESIGNAdam Cork, seem style of "Anna Christie" & "King Lear" (Donmar Warehouse) THE CHARLES WINTOUR AWARD For Many PROMISING PLAYWRIGHTPenelope Skinner, "The Village Bike" (Royal Court)THE MILTON SHULMAN AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING NEWCOMERKyle Soller, for his performances in "The Glass Menagerie" (Youthful Vic) "Government Inspector" (Youthful Vic) and "The Belief Machine" (Royal Court) EDITOR'S AWARDMichael Grandage BEYOND THEATER AWARDPet Shop Boys and Javier p Frutos. "Probably The Most Incredible Factor" (Sadler's Wells) THE LEBEDEV SPECIAL AWARDKristin Scott ThomasTHE MOSCOW ARTS THEATER'S GOLDEN SEAGULL Tom Stoppard for his contribution to Russian theater and also the worldwide stage Contact David Benedict at benedictdavid@mac.com

'Warrior' Fights Back

'Warrior' Fights Back By Jenelle Riley November 16, 2011 On Nov. 6, cast members from the fight film "Warrior" spoke at a Q&A following a screening of the film at the SAG Foundation. Oscar nominee Nick Nolte, whose performance as the alcoholic father of two sons who compete in a mixed martial arts tournament has been widely praised, revealed that he was initially hesitant to take on the role, because of the violence. Writer-director Gavin O'Connor allayed Nolte's fears by suggesting that he check out a match, and the actor now considers himself a fan. "These men are true athletes and champions," Nolte said. Also present were Frank Grillo, who plays a trainer in the film, and Jennifer Morrison, who appears as the wife of a fighter. 'Warrior' Fights Back By Jenelle Riley November 16, 2011 On Nov. 6, cast members from the fight film "Warrior" spoke at a Q&A following a screening of the film at the SAG Foundation. Oscar nominee Nick Nolte, whose performance as the alcoholic father of two sons who compete in a mixed martial arts tournament has been widely praised, revealed that he was initially hesitant to take on the role, because of the violence. Writer-director Gavin O'Connor allayed Nolte's fears by suggesting that he check out a match, and the actor now considers himself a fan. "These men are true athletes and champions," Nolte said. Also present were Frank Grillo, who plays a trainer in the film, and Jennifer Morrison, who appears as the wife of a fighter.

Beaufoy Writing Hunger Games Follow up?

Lionsgate is after his servicesClearly certain that The Hunger Games will tap its built-in, book-given audience to provide solid box office returns, Lionsgate is ensuring the device is ready to go to help keep on moving out motion picture adaptations. A vital a part of that's obtaining a script ready for that second instalment, Catching Fire, and also the studio has become attempting to hire 127 Hrs scriptwriter Simon Beaufoy to reach that goal.In accordance to Deadline, the initial plan was for Hunger Games co-author/director Gary Ross to defend myself against the job, but he's naturally just a little busy putting the finishing touches towards the film prior to its March 23 release date.While Games author Suzanne Collins also worked with around the first movie's script (which in turn got a bit of sprucing up from Billy Ray), it appears that Lionsgate is searching outdoors the initial team to a minimum of obtain the early drafts written. Though the chances are Collins will once again get lots of input.Mild spoiler alert for anybody that has yet to see either from the first couple of books: Catching Fire finds Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) punished for his or her defiance by having to compete inside a special 75th staging from the games where they have to compete against past those who win.By at this time, Beaufoy's participation continues to be nearer to rumour status, since no official talks have occurred. And when you've yet to determine a clip for that first film, you can observe it the following.

Pleasure Behar To Depart HLN At Finish Of The Year

EXCLUSIVE: I've found that Pleasure Behar will leave HLN in the finish of the season. Behar, that has located her primetime talk show around the CNN brother or sister since 2009, is incorporated in the final year of her contract there. She's done well on HLN, where her TheJoy Behar Show may be the second-greatest-ranked behind Nancy Sophistication. “It just felt the time had come for everybody,” an insider stated. Comedian-author-actress Behar continues like a co-host of ABC’s The Vista, where she's within lengthy-term deal, whilst exploring new possibilities, possibly within HLN’s parent company Turner Broadcasting. At HLN, Behar was 1 of 2 anchors to juggle a primetime cable talker along with a daytime show, together with Sophistication, who left the syndicated Quick Justice earlier this summer time to pay attention to her HLN program.

'The Dark Knight Rises' Occupy Wall Street Shoot: Why It Didn't Happen

Last month, a rumor surfaced that director Christopher Nolan would use the Occupy Wall Street movement to help shoot scenes for 'The Dark Knight Rises.' According to the Los Angeles Times, the protesters weren't going to be written into the movie, but would simply get used as "a backdrop or a stand-in for something that already exists in the film." That bit of Batman gossip has since been debunked, but in an interview with Indiewire, 'Dark Knight Rises' star Matthew Modine admitted how close Nolan had come to filming at OWS, and why it never happened. According to Modine, The wisdom of Christopher Nolan and his incredible team was that, while it seemed like a good idea to give [the protestors] an opportunity for work, to give them money, it would send a terrible message. At the end of the day, we're making a movie. What's happening down there is more important than that. To co-opt what's happening there and around the country ... we didn't want to trivialize it. It was more important to respect what they're doing than to do anything that could potentially trivialize the political situation downtown. No matter what your feelings are about the Occupy protests, Nolan probably made a good decision. Zuccotti Park has been -- up until early this morning, that is -- chaotic. Who knows what introducing a big-budget production like 'The Dark Knight Rises' would have done to the surrounding area? Head over to Indiewire to read the full interview with Modine. 'The Dark Knight Rises' hits theaters July 20, 2012. Check out pics of 'The Dark Knight' in and around Manhattan below. [via Indiewire] 'The Dark Knight Rises' Hits NY See All Moviefone Galleries » Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

AFI's Master Class -- The skill of Collaboration

Created through the American Film Institute. Executive producer, Bob Gazzale producer, Chris Merrill co-producer, Josh Porro line producer, Bill Urban director, Robert Trachtenberg.With: Steven Spielberg, John Williams.The American Film Institute might have hardly selected a far more appealing pairing to inaugurate its Turner Classic Movies special offers "Master Class -- the skill of Collaboration" than Steven Spielberg and John Williams, whose 40-year relationship is among the most fruitful and memorable in screen history. The ensuing hour handles to become both intimate and revealing, conquering the seminar format to seem like the best treat for discriminating movie fans -Body which will boost their appreciation of the composer's contribution to films. Carried out with no moderator with what seems to become a relatively small space, Spielberg and Williams don't just walk lower their personal memory lane. Rather, they start by stating good examples of other film music that left marks upon them, from "Vertigo" (Williams) towards the fight scene between Kirk Douglas and Woodsy Strode in "Spartacus" (Spielberg). Progressively, they segue to their shared filmography, using the director calling Williams a musical "chameleon," one that nimbly "changes style to match the image.Inch Younger crowd highlights the significance of the score by saying he'll eliminate moments strictly since the music is not working. Obviously, Spielberg's own diverse resume -- from large action epics to sobering dramas like "Schindler's List" -- has offered Williams possibilities to dabble inside a wide range of styles. You will find also lighting sequences featuring what's perhaps the composer's most stirring Spielberg score, "Raiders from the Lost Ark" and the most intrinsic towards the film, "Jaws." Well-selected clips overcome the claustrophobic character from the exchange, together with the apparent rapport the 2 artists allow us over time. The ultimate portion includes a question-and-answer exchange with AFI Guys, but frankly, the central chat might have easily gone another half an hour with Spielberg and Williams simply changing anecdotes. While couple of collaborators possess quite exactly the same history -- either in commercial appeal or sheer volume -Body can easily check this out number of special offers being a fixture around the funnel, in addition to a platform for AFI that may manage to become more customized to cinephiles than its bigger network showcases. As always, TCM will mix the initial production with choose movies from the library, including "Saving Private Ryan" and "Spartacus." Within this situation, it's similar to a fragile wine pairing -Body featuring motion picture leaders who, sometimes, have appeared to obtain better as we grow older.Digital camera, David Morrison production designer, Frederick D. Kale editors, Asako Ushio, Michael Polito. 60 MIN. Contact John Lowry at john.lowry@variety.com

Filmmakers make do during Greek economic crisis

The collapse of the government of Prime Minister George Papandreou -- the latest twist in the Greek euro debt crisis -- doesn't seem to faze local film industryites. But they're long used to scant resources and political stalemates, say producers gathered for the 52nd Thessaloniki Film Festival this week in the seaside city. Greek film professionals are continuing to muddle through as they have for the last year, seeking solutions from other small nations who have experience in doing without. The Greek Film Center is focusing on paying debts, and won't be a major coin resource any time soon, according to new fund exec Grigoris Karandinakis. Producers in Romania, where public funding for filmmakers rarely meets obligations, have learned to court private sponsors, said Alexandru Soloman of HiFilm, who's won attention for the documentary "Kapitalism: Our Improved Formula." "If we go with the regular program, we're lost," she advised Greek colleagues. "Get creative." Some $2.7 million in annual state support is available in Romania, Soloman said, down from $8.7 million just three years ago. And it only covers half of the local spend on productions -- just 10% in the case of docus -- and is often late. The Romanian Cinema Fund this year waited until September to announce a call for submissions. With subsidies so unreliable, Romanian filmmakers push projects on their own. Palm d'Or winner Cristian Mungiu ("4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days") and helmer Catalin Mitulescu have both formed their own distribution shingles, said Soloman. That's an example the Israel Film Fund also encourages, per Katriel Schory, prexy of the org. He points out that the makers of Ari Folman's Israeli hit "Waltz With Bashir" did their own distribution with cash from Isreal's $7.5 million annual film fund, which devotes 15% of its money to promotion. Schory says funds must help emerging filmmakers learn the biz while working closely with the local industry and remaining non-partisan to avoid getting caught up in political regimes. Israel's film fund keeps its creds intact by having a board made up of 60% film professionals and making its disbursement process thoroughly transparent, he added. The Greek Film Center has $3.4 million in annual coin but local producers complain they have seen little of that for the last year following austerity measures implemented as part of the country's first attempt to deal with its massive debts. Karandinakis wants to pay out funds already promised but not yet disbursed, he said, while also trying to build auds through more digital distribution, working with film clubs, offering discounts and partnering with regional governments to screen more local pics as Israel has done. Still, he cautions, whatever becomes of the national crisis, the next few years won't be easy, with ticket sales down 15%-20% from last year, which means less coin going into the Greek Film Center kitty. Meanwhile, as Athens politicians scramble to form a new government and EU officials fret over the chaos that's undermining the latest debt deal, the crisis continues to spread to other sectors including Greek public TV, another important resource for film producers. Contact Variety Staff at news@variety.com

House Preps For The End

Hugh Laurie Is it lights out for House? Executive producer David Shore is set to meet with execs from Fox and Universal TV (which produces the show) in the coming days to decide if this is indeed the last season of the long-running medical drama.Shore recently told the network and studio that he needs an answer in order to start plotting a potential series finale. Among the factors playing into the decision: Is star Hugh Laurie ready to hang up Dr. House's cane? Would he do the show if Shore departs (the producer's deal expires at the end of this season)? Does Fox feel the show is too pricey to continue, even as it still posts decent ratings? And would NBC (parent company to Universal TV) make a Hail Mary attempt at taking over the show if Fox passes?Laurie's deal is up at the end of this season, and the actor has said that he may be ready to move on. "It will be resolved soon," one show insider says. "[Shore] is looking to have that conversation. He's got a bit of planning to do." A surprise pickup is always possible, but if it's truly over, "eight years has been a good run," the insider adds.After a tough negotiation last spring, Fox Entertainment president Kevin Reilly said it was "pretty likely" this was House's final year. Reilly later told reporters that a concrete decision would be made by mid-fall - which is now. Either way, expect an announcement soon.Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now!

'Where's Waldo?' Headed to the Big Screen Via MGM

MGM has secured rights to Classic Media's Where's Waldo?, giving the lanky, striped-shirt wearing character his first movie ever.our editor recommendsMGM Signs With Netflix for Exclusive Streaming in U.K., Ireland The Where's Waldo? movie will be a live-action family adventure, with MGM's vp of production, Cassidy Lange, overseeing the project, which will be exec produced by Mike Gornall. PHOTOS: 10 Biggest Book-to-Big Screen Adaptations of the Last 25 Years MGM's Jonathan Glickman said Monday, "We are thrilled to be bringing the search for Waldo to the big screen. Along with our partners at Classic Media, we look forward to making a worldwide adventure that will appeal to Where's Waldo? fans of all ages." "Waldo is the most searched-for character in the world," said Eric Ellenbogen, co-CEO, Classic Media. "With thanks to MGM, fans everywhere will find Waldo in movie theaters with his motion picture debut." Where's Waldo? was created by Martin Handford and first published in 1987. In the books, readers search for Waldo among various characters or situations. More than 55 million Where's Waldo? books have been sold worldwide. Related Topics MGM

Hollywood GOP baffled: 'Not Falling deeply deeply in love with Candidates'

There might be doubts about whether pizza executive-switched-GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain is ready for primetime, but his guerrilla video campaign already is marketing a recognition among the handful of Republicans in Hollywood. Enthusiasm for your crudely shot, slightly mysterious Internet ads -- the newest which, "He Moved Yellow Flowers," features actor Nick Searcy -- is about all industry conservatives have found to rally around up to now. If the involves really selecting the party's next presidential nominee, they are largely withholding concrete support. "People are now being really careful this time around around around," states Republican stalwart and former MGM chairman Harry Sloan. "People aren't falling deeply deeply in love with candidates." Actor Robert Davi remains "lounging low" for the moment. "I'd like a uniter, not just a divider," according to him. Republicans were previously well represented in show business -- Taxation didn't result from nowhere -- but lately, their amounts have evaporated. Nonetheless, Hollywood may be one of the handful of places in the united states that you still will discover reps from the products familiar with comprise the "liberal wing" in the GOP -- activists taking aconservative approach to fiscal issues together with a liberal take a look at social issues.our editor recommendsMichele Bachmann: The Politics of FashionHermain Cain's Wife Cancels Interview With Fox News' Greta Van SusterenMitt Romney, Bachmann Desired to Boycott Univision Debate Due to Extortion AllegationsCNN's GOP Presidential Debate: ten best Zingers in the Evening PHOTOS: 10 Hollywood Players That Will Really really make a difference inside the 2012 Elections At this time, a lot of the tentative industry support will Mitt Romney (Sloan and media mogul Terry Semel have brought to his campaign). Committed Republican stars, authors and company company directors for instance Searcy and Dennis Burns align while using GOP's more libertarian side and uncover Cain appealing. Some may be attracted by his radical 9-9-9 tax proposal, however, most are taken while using slightly crazy video campaign. Everything you won't find is any significant support for Texas Gov. Ron Perry, Repetition. Bachmann Wanted, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich or former U.S. Sen. Ron Santorum. Their overt religiosity just doesn't play well. "Once the Republicans still showcase fringe candidates like Bachmann or Ron Paul, that's prone to turn off Hollywood," states Sloan, who's trying to arrange a meet-and-greet with Romney. "I'd would rather invite some Dems too," he adds. "It's difficult to fill a sizable room with only Republicans." PHOTOS: Stars Who've Carried out People in politics GIVING For The REPUBLICANS: Candidates and GOP organizations getting Hollywood support Mary Hart and husband Burt Sugarman gave $5,000 to Herman Cain Dennis Burns gave $250 to Herman Cain Harry Sloan gave $2,500 to Mitt Romney Terry Semel gave $2,500 to Mitt Romney Pat Boone gave $500 to Republican National Committee Jerry Perenchio gave $2 million to American Crossroads SuperPAC Related Subjects Terry Semel Politics Ron Perry Herman Cain

Is Fox News Trying To Hire Chris Matthews?

In an interview with Forbes promoting his new book about JFK, Chris Matthews, host of MSNBC’s Hardball, admits that he is a friend of Fox News chairman Roger Ailes who in 1994 hired him to host his first program, Politics with Chris Matthews, a precursor to Hardball, on MSNBC’s predecessor Americas Talking. I know all the attitudes people have about him, and Ill tell you, Im loyal as hell to this guy because he brought me in, Matthews was quoting as saying, adding that he has turned down two offers to follow Ailes to Fox. I have confirmed that the job offers are indeed real though they are more than 10 years-old. “Those offers were made before we became #1,” a Fox News executive said. “Where would we put him now? Maybe as a lead in to Red Eye.” This is a reference to the fact that in October, Fox News’ 3 AM show Red Eye beat MSNBC’s Hardball With Chris Matthews in adults 25-54 with 177,000 viewers vs. 163,000.

Time Warner Beats Wall Street Anticipation With More powerful Third-Quarter Results

Among the great pleasures of 2011, for me personally, is to watch the actress Felicity Johnson evolve from the virtual unknown into somebody that has become around the edge of full-fledged fame, and also to become familiar with her just a little on the way.our editor recommends'Like Crazy': Sundance Grand Jury Prize Champion Trailer PremieresSundance Review: Constantly PHOTO: Toronto Film Festival: 13 Films to understand Everything began in The month of january, when Drake Doremus's Constantly opened in the Sundance Film Festival. The micro-budget indie, a drama in regards to a youthful couple who find it difficult to stay together following the immigration system forces them apart, features Johnson -- opposite Anton Yelchin -- in her own first starring role, performed like gangbusters in Park City. Through the finish from the festival, a studio putting in a bid war because of its U.S. distribution privileges have been won by mighty Vital Pictures the film won the Grand Jury Prize and Johnson was granted a unique jury prize on her outstanding performance. Discuss a fairy-tale ending... or, more appropriately, beginning. Now, Vital is gradually moving the film across the nation, with the expectation that individuals who view it early will circulate positive word-of-mouth and in that way awaken excitement for this within the metropolitan areas that has yet to spread out. One factor that everybody who sees the film leaves it speaking about is Johnson, who exudes such ethereal beauty and easy charm in her own performance -- which Vital hopes is going to be among the five out of this year's crowded best actress area to attain a jerk -- that they appears determined to follow within the actions of Keira Knightley and Carey Mulligan and be the most recent British ingenue to overcome Hollywood. VIDEO: Anton Yelchin around the Lengthy Journey to His Star-Making Role in 'Like Crazy' When i first met Johnson on Monday, October 17. She'd just become from a flight ticket from London to NY, been hustled to a reception with Academy people carrying out a screening of Constantly, and ended up being designed to sit lower beside me to have an interview. As we were introduced at the time of the craziness, and that i was informed it seemed to be her birthday, I recommended that people postpone the job interview until the following day to ensure that she might really are able to savor herself just a little. Whenever we met up at her hotel the next morning to tape the job interview that seems towards the top of this publish, I had been struck less by her striking beauty (I'd measured that in the film and also the evening before) compared to her intelligence (she's an Oxford grad) and humbleness (she was very nervous and excited for that NY premiere that evening). Individuals impressions were only strengthened upon subsequent interactions in the aforementioned premiere, its after-party, and not much later within the eco-friendly room in the Hollywood Film Honours, where she was honored among the year's breakthrough stars. I'd wager a great deal that anybody who inspections out this little movie which interview is going to be as smitten together with her like me. Before lengthy, I suspect, everybody is going to be. Constantly Felicity Johnson

Ratings: Rock Center Meets Low Expectations

Brian Williams, Jon Stewart NBC kept ratings expectations low for Rock Center with Brian Williams - and met them. Well, maybe they surpassed them a little bit. The newsmagazine's debut piqued the curiosity of 4.13 million people, posting a 1.0 rating in the 18-to-49 demo, Nielsen's fast overnights show."I know we're going to get crushed," Brian Williams said on MSNBC last week, toeing the party line uttered by NBC News President Steve Capus. The first show also was tepidly reviewed.Check out the rest of the day's news on TVGuide.comThe Monday at 10/9c time slot has been a black hole for NBC in the first seven weeks of the 2011-12 TV season. The Playboy Club tanked in just three weeks, getting 3.39 million and a 1.2 in the demo for its last airing; it was replaced by reruns of Prime Suspect (which, for what it's worth, snagged 2.50 million with a 0.7 rating last week).For the seventh straight week of the new season, Castle nabbed the most viewers in the final hour of Monday's prime time - 12.94 million vs. 10.28 million for CBS' Hawaii Five-0. In the demo battle, they tied at 2.9.Read our Dancing with the Stars recapA 90-minute Dancing with the Stars, starting at 8:30/7:30c on ABC, averaged 16.28 million fans and 2.8 demo rating. NBC's The Sing-Off pulled in 4.39 million (1.4) over two hours.CBS' comedy block had its usual solid showing: How I Met Your Mother (10.70 million/4.1 demo rating); 2 Broke Girls (11.14 million/4.2); Two and a Half Men (13.81 million/4.7)); and Mike & Molly (11.53 million/3.8). But with folks out trick-or-treating for Halloween, just about every show except Castle was down. Scared Shrekless, which aired for the first time last year on NBC, attracted 8.68 million viewers (1.7) on ABC.Back-to-back reruns of The CW's Ringer averaged 941,000 (0.3).