Steven Soderbergh Sets 'The Bitter Pill' as 'The Guy From U.N.C.L.E.' Alternative

A moving Steven Soderbergh gathers no moss. Under two full days after departing the director's chair for 'The Guy From U.N.C.L.E.,' the Oscar champion his 'U.N.C.L.E.' film writer, Scott Z. Burns have introduced that they are shopping 'The Bitter Pill' to hungry galleries. Per The Hollywood Reporter, 'Pill' is referred to as "a thriller occur the field of psychopharmacology." Signal evaluations to 'Inception'! Your pill bottle may be the scene from the crime, amirite? If 'The Bitter Pill' all comes together, it might meet the increasing demand left by 'U.N.C.L.E.' in Soderbergh's good-bye schedule. The famous director -- who might be taking a long break soon-ant -- will release 'Haywire' in The month of january, 'Magic Mike' in June, and it has the Cinemax biopic on Liberace ('Behind the Candelabra') on his slate too. Retirement never looked so busy! [via THR/Warmth Vision] [Photo: Getty] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

The Dance of Two Left Ft ((Ang sayaw ng dalawang kaliwang paa))

A Vim Yapan/Alem Chua Prods. discharge of a Cinemalaya presentation of the Vim Yapan/Alem Chua Prods. production in cooperation with Bigtop Media Prods., SQ Film Labs, Optima Digital, Asian U. (Worldwide sales: Ignatius Films, Toronto.) Created by Tonee Acejo. Executive producers, Alvin Yapan, Alemberg Ang. Co-producers, Eriq Agaser, Aza Ang-Co, Tessa Aquino, Andre Banaga, Arnel Castro, Jun Celzo, Noel Contreras, Perry Co, Dennis Corteza, Oj Cruz, Francis Cua, Boom Enriquez, Genevieve Khonghun, Teri Florio, Erok Kaw, Donna Lampa, Patrick Lim, Genie Lorenzo, Tacing Marasigan, Mika Millar, Lloyd Norelia, Joney Pustia, Gerswin Qua, Erich Shih, Ainsley Tai, Paolo Tolentino, Jenny Trinidad, Temmy Tan, Weevens Ty, Garvin Yao, May Valdez, Alec Villmarin. Directed, compiled by Alvin Yapan, in line with the poems of Rebecca Anonuevo, Joi Barrios, Merlinda Bobis, Ophelia Dimalanta, Ruth Elynia Mabanglo, Benilda Santos.With: Paulo Avelino, Rocco Nacino, Jean Garcia, Jacqui Jacinto, Sheila Joyce Villanueva, Asian U. Dance Company, Company of Dance Artists. (Tagalog, British dialogue)Dance, poetry and desire commingle in "The Dance of Two Left Ft," an stylishly put together drama a good unconventional love triangular that springs from the college student's infatuation together with his older teacher. Filipino helmer Alvin Yapan verifies the commitment of his 2009 debut, "The Rapture of Further ed," with this particular technically sophisticated search for romantic yearning that's both intellectually stimulating and psychologically engaging. Launched in your area March. 26, pic is really a natural for fests with dance sidebars and it has offshore potential on specialized tube shops. An environment of restrained eroticism remains in the opening segs by which Marlon (Paulo Avelino), an underperforming student from the wealthy family, gazes longingly at Karen (Jean Garcia), his classy, 40-ant literature professor. Following her after school, Marlon finds out Karen works nights like a dance teacher and choreographer. Wanting to be observed by her, Marlon employs Dennis (Rocco Nacino), another college student who attends Karen's dance classes, as his private tutor. Marlon intends to enroll like a newcomer and impress Karen together with his natural ability, after learning moves ahead of time. Below is really a delicately built dance of desire. An indication of homosexual attraction emerges as Marlon's training with Dennis intensify, creating the wished-for consequence of bringing in Karen's attention around the party area. Smart to Marlon's every move and also to the potentially explosive dynamics between him and Dennis, Karen casts in her approaching manufacture of the "Humadapnon," a legendary poem with parallels towards the real-existence drama playing out before her. A college professor and acclaimed author, Yapan has had the potentially dangerous step of infusing his script with large parts of poetry by Filipino feminist authors, also in-depth class discussions on subjects like the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice and also the character from the motion picture gaze. His strategy takes care of wonderfully well because of outstanding picture and seem editing, protecting lovely dance sequences with well-selected poetry blood pressure measurements and literary discussions that say everything concerning the covered up feelings swirling round the primary gamers. Only very late within the proceedings is spell slightly damaged by a few cumbersome moments of exposition. As you will find without any other speaking roles within the film, the 3 central thesps carry your day with underplayed perfs of distinction. Avelino and Nacino capture all of the curiosity and naivete of teenagers learning the guidelines and consequences of attraction respected TV star Garcia is silently commanding because the attractive and unmarried older lady whose true feelings remain tantalizingly ambiguous. Well created on the modest budget, pic sports attractive pictures by lenser Arvin Viola as well as an eclectic score by Christine Muyco and Jema Pamintuan that actually works harmoniously with poetry and dance elements to lend a metaphysical atmosphere towards the proceedings. Other tech credits are professional.Camera (color/B&W, HD), Arvin Viola editor, Mai Dionisio music, Christine Muyco, Jema Pamintuan production designer, Aped Santos art director, Sayton Duque seem (stereo system), Arnold Reodica choreographer, Eli Jacinto visual effects supervisor, Ramil Plofino connect producers, Martin Lopez, Gay Ace Domingo, Michael Boy, Janet Lozada, Manny Valera assistant director, Mariel Dionisio second unit camera, Gym Lumbrera, J.P. Papa, Marco Lopez. Examined at Hawaii Film Festival (competing), March. 17, 2011. (Also in Cinemalaya Film Festival.) Running time: 85 MIN. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

Peter Fonda on Owen Wilson in 'Midnight in Paris'

Posted: Wed., Nov. 23, 2011, 12:00pm PTBy 'Midnight in Paris'"Owen Wilson's performance in 'Midnight in Paris' is different than any other film incarnation I've seen in a Woody Allen film. As Gil, Owen's quirks, mannerisms, speech patterns and other tools on his palette seem to reflect what our culture views of Allen, but Owen made it all his own. Not only does Owen weave through the present and past in this film, so does his acting, which maneuvers between subtle, comedic and reflective. While Allen's film inspects the idea of nostalgia, I think in the coming years that people will look back and reflect on the touching acting that Owen displays in this wonderful film."Return to the SAG Preview Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

Nathan Parsons Dishes On His Weird New General Hospital Romance And His Possible Exit

Nathan Parsons The kid's a real star, but it's a wonder he's survived. Australian-born, Texas-raised heartthrob Nathan Parsons joined ABC's General Hospital nearly three years ago in the role of con man Ethan Lovett but the writers have never given him a real storyline - much less a romance - to call his own. Normally, that'd be death in the soap world. But it's a testament to Parsons' acting chops - and his edgy, dangerous, True Blood brand of cool - that he's still around, especially given the ghastly budget cuts at GH. In fact, it's pretty damn miraculous. Now his fortune's about to change! On December 2, Ethan will come face-to-face with the Woman in White (Alyshia Ochse), the phantom beauty who has been haunting Wyndemere Castle. This will eventually lead to true love. The very gothic kind. TV Guide Magazine had an exclusive chat with Parsons about this intriguing romance. But is it coming too late? His contract runs out in just a few weeks!TV Guide Magazine: Before we talk about the Woman in White, let's backtrack a bit. Remind me how you came to GH. Didn't they create this part for you? Parsons: [Laughs] It's really strange I've had so little to do because it seemed like everybody loved me at first! I originally auditioned for a different role, a character that I think later turned out to be Dante, but at the time he had a different name. I normally sound like I'm from Texas, but I started messing around with this random Australian accent - not at all appropriate for a character from NY - and when they called me back, I was, like, "What?" They wound up creating an entirely different role for me, and after two weeks on the job they offered me a contract. Not having much to do has been really frustrating at times. And confusing. I guess I was kind of a wild card. I don't think they knew what to do with me or what I was all about. But I've used my time at GH to learn some discipline. Now I'm feeling ready for this story. I'm, like, "Let's do this thing!"TV Guide Magazine: It didn't help that the writers made Ethan the product of an affair between Luke and Holly. You got off to a bad start. Parsons: I was tremendously disliked for that! [Laughs] I was a dagger in the heart of all the Luke and Laura fans! They didn't want to believe Luke done such a thing during his legendary romance with Laura. And I don't blame them. It wasn't my fault, but I took a lot of heat.TV Guide Magazine: Did you worry about getting fired when that plot backfired so badly? Parsons: Yeah, and I still worry about it, especially this past year with so many shows going under and people losing their jobs. Every time I get called up to the office I'm like, "OK, is this my time to go? Is this the end?" But, amazingly, that hasn't happened yet.TV Guide Magazine: Did you ever complain to the brass about your lack of story?Parsons: When I first met with [current head writer] Garin Wolf I told him I was tired of Ethan being the official rescuer of damsels in distress. When I came on the show I was at the wrong end of a shotgun robbing a casino. Ethan wasn't a good guy. There was a lot of darkness in there, and it got darker when Holly showed up. Then something changed and Ethan was suddenly this superhero. I told Garin I wanted to go back to where Ethan was at the beginning, to that more sinister place where you don't know if you can trust him. Maybe he doesn't trust himself. We don't know a whole lot about his history. We know he lies a lot.TV Guide Magazine: Give us some deets on this Woman in White.Parsons: Alyshia Ochse is phenomenal! She's going to be a lot of fun for the audience to watch. She's a smart, impulsive actress who really challenges me, even though she hasn't even said anything yet! It'll take a while for her to speak. There's been so much tension building with this story. Ethan's been chasing this mystery being - they've been running circles around each other forever - and she is not what he expected. It's not going to be a traditional soap romance and I love that. [Laughs] They won't be courting or going on dates. It's very Wuthering Heights, the kind of epic, fantastical mystery GH hasn't done in years. I just love the larger-than-life scope of it. When Ethan and the Woman finally meet it's all shock and awe. He is obsessed with her, though he's not even sure she's real.TV Guide Magazine: What are you saying? Maybe the Woman in White doesn't exist except in Nathan's mind?Parsons: That could well be. It's possible Ethan is crazy. After all, he's a Spencer. His father, Luke, is talking to himself and constantly disappearing. His brother, Lucky, is consumed with his dead wife. Ethan is obsessed with this haunted mansion. [Laughs] Maybe it's genetic! Maybe all the Spencers are going mad. If so, I'm happy to go there. Then again, maybe Ethan's being played here. Maybe the con man is being conned.TV Guide Magazine: For a cool, maverick hipster, the guy is pretty needy.Parsons: Ethan is constantly searching for an elusive idea of love. He recognizes he needs some kind of redemption. He takes on the sins of the father. Luke is a failure. A real mess. And if Ethan doesn't somehow overcome his own problems, he's going down that same path and he will get destroyed. So there's an almost desperate need on his part to find something beyond himself. He thought he was going to be content staying drunk and living life like Luke. Not anymore. Ethan has been forced to do some real soul searching. Maybe the Woman in White is a key to that. He's starting to get as obsessed with her as Luke was with Laura. It could be quite a story.TV Guide Magazine: Not to put a damper on things, but doesn't the timing for this kinda suck? Doesn't your contract run out soon?Parsons: Yeah, at the beginning of 2012. The timing's not the best. It's a little strange to have this happening now. [Laughs] What are they thinking? I guess we'll have to sit down and talk.Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now!

Josh Lawson In Warner Bros Dog Fight

EXCLUSIVE: Australian actor Josh Lawson continues to be cast in Warner Bros’ Dog Fight, the Jay Roach-directed comedy that stars Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis and starts shooting this month. Dylan McDermott also lately became a member of up, as did apparently Jason Sudeikis. The plot involves a political candidate (Galifianakis), and Lawson will have his brother the script initially known as for 2 siblings, however the roles were combined after Lawson’s table read. Lawson starred within the Aussie improv show Thankfully You’re Here and it is set to look within the Don Cheadle-starring Showtime series House Of Lies that premieres in The month of january. He’s repped by UTA, Management 360 and Lisa Mann Creative Management around australia.

Kenny Chesney Talks Past Romances & Wanting A Family

First Published: November 8, 2011 11:18 PM EST Credit: Getty Images LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Caption Kenny Chesney attends the 59th Annual BMI Country Awards, Nashville, Tenn., on November 8, 2011Kenny Chesney may be known for being country musics most eligible bachelor, but hes open to love. Do I still believe in falling in love? Sure. Do I think it exists? Yep. Have I felt it? Yes, and who wouldnt want to feel that again, he told Robin Roberts on Tuesdays In The Spotlight with Robin Roberts on ABC. The country music superstar also said he hopes to one day have a family. Oh, of course, no doubt about it, he said. I really dont envision, you know, everything in my life revolving around sound check and catering at 5 oclock I dont want that. Kenny was married in 2005, briefly, to Oscar winner Renee Zellweger, but the union was annulled after just a few months. And when asked about his past relationships having a bearing on his future ones, Kenny said hes learned from the experiences. I think everybody learns, I hope, Kenny told Robin. I recorded a song one time, called I Done A Lot of Things Different. Of course I would have done things different, in my personal life. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

'The Three Musketeers' Crosses the $100 Mil Mark Worldwide

Paul W.S. Anderson's 3-D reboot from the The 3 Musketeers might be battling to locate a crowd in the domestic box office, nevertheless its mustered enough strength worldwide to leap the $100 mark worldwide.our editor recommends'Three Musketeers' Producer Constantin Film Disappointed by U.S. Bow although not by SummitMilla Jovovich Attacks Summit for Insufficient Promotion on 'The Three Musketeers' Thre Musketeers, created by Germany's Constantin Film, made $5.8 million in the foreign box office this weeking, getting its total overseas cume to $94.7 million. Within the U.S., Three Musketeers--starring Logan Lerman, Milla Jovovich, Orlando Blossom, Christoph Waltz and Mads Mikkelsen--made $1.7 million a few days ago for any tepid cume of $18 million. Summit Entertainment is disbursing the film locally, while Summit Worldwide was the foreign telemarketer. Even worldwide, Three Musketeers' performance continues to be mixed, with solid if less-than-steller box office in Germany, France and also the U.K. In Japan, Musketeers opened up a week ago to some $4.8 million bow. That even compares to the $8.two million first weekend performance within the territory for Anderson's last film, Resident Evil: Afterlife. Related Subjects Christoph Waltz Milla Jovovich Worldwide Paul W.S. Anderson The 3 Musketeers

TV Ratings: 'Bones' Posts Finest-Rated Premiere Since 2008

Jesse Dubber/FOX "Bones Bones returned due to its seventh season as well as the beloved Fox drama didn't miss a beat. Bones (ten million total audiences, 3.3 rating in grownups 18-49 demographic) elevated 22 percent inside the coveted demo from last season's premiere and released its finest-rated opener since season four, which launched Sept. 3, 2008. Particularly, ABC's Grey's Anatomy assigned Bones at 9 p.m. in 18-49 (3.5 versus. 3.3). PHOTOS: Fall TV Dying Pool: Which New Show Will Probably Be Axed? That boost was most likely due to the lately restored The X Factor (11.3 million, 3.6), which broadcast its first elimination episode of the year. The reality competition series maintained 97 percent of the other day's audience on Thursday and was lower one-tenth from Wednesday's live show show. Within the 8 p.m. time slot, only CBS' The Big Bang Theory and Rules of Engagement assigned it inside the hour (4.4 versus. 3.6). Fox overtook CBS for your slim victory inside the demo by getting a typical rating of three.4 in primetime, because the latter notched another win for viewership (12.9 million). PHOTOS: 10 Shows Canceled Faster Than 'The Playboy Club' NBC's Thursday comedies all elevated from the other day, the most crucial being Community (3.9 million, 1.7), which enhanced 21 percent. Parks and Entertainment (3.9 million, 2.), Work (6 000 0000, 3.1) and Whitney (4.3 million, 2.1) all rose, like the lone drama round the selection Prime Suspect (4.5 million, 1.2). While using network rerunning Prime Suspect with the week to be able to increase sampling, the ratings boost only decided to be 9 %. CBS' The Big Bang Theory (15.5 million, 5.1), meanwhile, matched up up its Thursday filled with grownups 18-49 known as the evening's most-seen and finest-rated program. That elevated Rules of Engagement (11.9 million, 3.7), which hit levels in viewership and 18-49. The Mentalist (13.5 million, 2.9) rose 16 percent and came its finest rating inside the demo since early April and released its finest audience since the season opener. Person of curiosity (11.7 million, 2.7) ongoing to become steady. ABC is constantly melt off the comfort of the Charlie's Angels (5.4 million, 1.2) episodes. Even though the reboot ongoing to become steady in the last original on friday, still matched up in the canceled series' least expensive-rated episode. Grey's Anatomy (9.3 million, 3.5) dipped 5 %, while Private Practice (6.8 million, 2.6) elevated 8 percent. The CW's Vampire Journals (3.3 million, 1.5) matched up up the other day's season filled with both total audiences as well as the demo. The Important Thing Circle (2.3 million, .9) was steady. TV Ratings

Kate Gosselin Lines Up New Job

First Published: November 2, 2011 4:33 PM EDT Credit: Access Hollywood Caption Kate Gosselin appears on Access Hollywood Live on June 6, 2011LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Kate Gosselin has lined up a new gig following the cancellation of her TLC show, Kate Plus 8 as a blogger. On Wednesday, CouponCabin.com announced Kate will be a contributing blogger, writing posts which offer visitors to the web site advice on how to save money. No matter what your financial situation is, theres no reason not to use coupons. Its like free money in your pocket! Kate said in a statement. Im thrilled to lend my expertise to CouponCabin.com, where you can easily find the best deals on practically everything. Kate will be a weekly contributor to the website, writing on topics like how to stretch a budget for a large family, holiday shopping tips, gift ideas and more, CouponCabin.com explained in a release. The former reality stars first blog will appear online on November 22, with Kate offering tips on how to handle Black Friday. The mother of eight will also share some of her suggestions on her own website, KatePlusMy8.com. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Fashion Slam: Steal These Party Ideas

First Released: November 1, 2011 12:52 PM EDT Credit: Access Hollywood Caption Bear in mind the chocolate & goodies for the Halloween partyLOS ANGELES, Calif. -- My hubby, 2-year-old daughter, and that i visited probably the most great Trick Or Treat a few days ago tossed by among my co-employees, Joe, and the family. Joe may be the shows Production Designer and it is super creative. I viewed as people walked round the party amazed as well as in awe of all of the decor and asking Joe where he got this, where he got thatso I requested him basically could shares his ideas along with you. Stick this away inside your save folder and produce it the coming year for your own personel Trick or treat, or for entertainment designing ideas. SET A Dark Tone: Joe sent wonderful Martha Stewart invites he got at Michaels, that have been formed like owls filled with moving wings. After we showed up in the party, i was welcomed with a friendly inflatable vampire being released of his coffin within the yard, which in fact had been converted into a graveyard. USE FOOD AS DECOR: The focus from the party was the area in the kitchen area, which featured enough chocolate and goodies to place Willy Wonka to shame. There have been chocolate eyeballs, bags of chocolate bloodstream hanging in the lights, chocolate teeth, chocolate apples, chocolate corn, gummy earthworms, homemade haystacks, along with a cake decorated just like a graveyard. They used a variety of fanciful containers to show the tempting goodies at different levels. This can be a unique method to serve food making a large visual impact simultaneously. Such a conversation starter! FESTIVE IDEAS: Joe lives inside a gorgeous 20's The spanish language home so when one enters the home you're met with beautiful curving, circular stairs. Each step had its very own decorated pumpkinsome were glitter pumpkins, others were colored various colors like black and whitened. Colorful fall leaves in the craft store and small branches colored black were also put into the steps for any visual feast. The coffee table within the family room was decorated with ghouls hats and also the fire place featured decal bats, which are simple to use and take away. DECORATE IN Unpredicted PLACES: The lavatories were clothed! There have been black feather boas around the counters, shimmering black skeletons, black, orange and crimson wreaths hung around the light fittings, pumpkin cleaning soap dispensers and Halloween designed hands towels. THINK Outdoors This Area: Joe used real useless pumpkins for everyone guacamole and salsa. Clever! Recption menus featured deviled eggs and grilled cheese sandwiches formed like bats and pumpkins, that have been a genuine hit using the kids. The Truly Amazing OUTDOORS: The backyard was converted into a Halloween wonderland. Joe placed uncarved pumpkins round the yard and hung paper balls within the trees, which added vibrant jumps of color cheaply. There is bobbing for apples for the children and glitter spider rings hidden within the sandbox, that was engrossed in spider webs for that occasion. Additionally they placed a bucket of small Halloween designed tchotchkes for the children to obtain their pick. There have been lots of adult drinks (wine and champagne) and a lot of kid friendly options, in addition to several different types of Halloween designed cups and straws the kids reached collect additionally for their goodie bags. The very best factor could be that the party become a huge hit to everybody. Kids as well as their parents alike had a lot of fun and thats the real test of the good party. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.