TV Ratings: 'Once Upon a Time' Finally Takes a Small Hit, Football Dominates for NBC and CBS

ABC The long Thanksgiving weekend ended on a solid note for NBC, which saw the Sunday Night Football match-up between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Kansas City Chiefs bring a victory in viewers and adults 18-49. The game pushed the network to a 5.4 rating in the demo for the night, with preliminary numbers giving the game a 6.7 rating on its own and an average audience of 16.6 million throughout its broadcast. On CBS, overtime from the Denver Broncos/San Diego Chargers game boosted the 7:00 p.m. hour, bringing the net to a 3.6 rating in adults 18-49 for the night. An original episode of The Amazing Race, also skewed by the NFL overage, earned a 3.6 rating for the night. It was followed by back-to-back repeats of freshman drama Person of Interest, which earned a 2.4 and a 1.5 at 9:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., respectively. ABC's new episode of Once Upon a Time dipped 11 percent from its last original outing two weeks ago. It still managed a 3.4 in adults 18-49, however, and an average audience of 10.7 million for the hour. The net's other original programming was sidelined for the TV movie Mitch Albom's Have a Little Faith, which averaged a meager 1.1 in the demo, with an audience of 6.4 million. On Fox, the animation block brought in a 2.4 rating in 18-49s for the night. Allen Gregory continued to slip, however, reaching a new series low in the demo with a 1.5. Sunday, Nov. 27, Overnight Ratings: 7 p.m. CBS: NFL overrun (22.9 million viewers, 7.0 rating among adults 18-49) Fox: NFL overrun/The Cleveland Show (R) (8.8 million, 3.3) NBC: Football Night in America (6.9 million, 2.3) ABC: America's Funniest Home Videos (7.6 million, 1.8) 7:30 p.m. Fox: The Cleveland Show (4.0 million, 1.9) 8 p.m. NBC: Football Night in America (13.4 million, 4.7) CBS: The Amazing Race (15.4 million, 3.6) ABC: Once Upon a Time (10.7 million, 3.4) Fox: The Simpsons (5.6 million, 2.6) 8:30 p.m. NBC: Sunday Night Football - Steelers at Chiefs (17.1 million, 6.4) Fox: Allen Gregory (3.1 million, 1.5) 9 p.m. NBC: Sunday Night Football - Steelers at Chiefs (18.1 million, 6.8) Fox: Family Guy (5.5 million, 2.8) CBS: Person of Interest (R) (8.97 million, 2.4) ABC: Mitch Albom's Have a Little Faith (6.4 million, 1.1) 9:30 p.m. Fox: American Dad (4.5 million, 2.2) 10 p.m. NBC: Sunday Night Football - Steelers at Chiefs (16.4 million, 6.8) CBS: Person of Interest (R) (6.8 million, 1.5) ABC: Mitch Albom's Have a Little Faith (6.6 million, 1.0) TV Ratings

Democrats Release 'Hollywood-Style' Ad Attacking Mitt Romney (Video)

Borrowing a page from the movie marketers' playbook, the Democratic National Committee on Monday released a 30-second TV spot-a "trailer-style" video titled "Mitt v. Mitt"-that blasts the Republicans' presidential frontrunner Mitt Romney for being a politician who is "willing to say anything."our editor recommendsBox Office Politics: The Movies and Stars Dems vs. GOPers Love (and Love to Hate)President Obama Holds Secret Meet-and-Greet With Hollywood Execs and Influencers (Exclusive)Obama Addresses Hollywood: Reelection Won't Be as Sexy as His First Campaign PHOTOS: Box Office Politics: The Movies and Stars Dems vs. GOPers Love (and Love to Hate) According to the DNC, the TV ad is, in fact, a trailer for a longer video treatment available on the committee's new website, MittvMitt.com, which highlights the former Massachusetts governor's current contradiction of his former positions on a range of issues involving the economy, immigration, a woman's right to choose and workers' rights,. (The longer "treatment" includes sound bites from Jay Leno, Conan O'Brien and Ronald Reagan.) PHOTOS: 10 Hollywood Players That Will Make a Difference in the 2012 Elections The anti-Romney videos underscore two important things about the Obama campaign: It clearly views the former Massachusetts governor as the president's chief foe, and the campaign is unafraid to use Hollywood-style promotional tactics (along with entertainment industry money) to fight him. The video seems likely to get an additional bounce from its timing, since much of the mainstream news media's current coverage of Romney is focusing on how he's attacking his surging rival Newt Gingrich for taking a position on undocumented immigrants that the former Massachusetts governor once advocated himself. VIDEO: Mitt Romney's 2007 'Meet the Press' Appearance Provides Fodder for Newt Gingrich Campaign The "trailer"-whose script was released by the DNC-begins with the sort of voice over familiar to theater goers: VO: From the creator of "I'm running for office for Pete's sake" CHYRON: From the creator of "I'm running for office for Pete's sake" CHYRON: Lawn work at Romney's home still done by illegal immigrants, Boston Globe, 12/04/07 VO: ...comes the story of two men trapped in one body. VO: Mitt versus Mitt EXCLUSIVE STORY: Mitt Romney Is First GOP Presidential Hopeful to Book Hollywood Fundraiser CHYRON: Mitt vs. Mitt MITT ROMNEY: I will preserve and protect a woman's right to choose. CHYRON: Pro-choice, MittvMitt.com ROMNEY: The right next step... is to see Roe Vs. Wade overturned. CHYRON: Anti-choice, MittvMitt.com VO: Two Mitts willing to say anything. CHYRON: MittvMitt.com, Willing to say anything ROMNEY: We put together an exchange, and the President's copying that idea. I'm glad to hear that. CHYRON: Pro-health reform, MittvMitt.com VIDEO: Hollywood-Funded Super PAC Blasts Mitt Romney in Internet Attack Ad ROMNEY: Obamacare is bad news. CHYRON: Anti-health reform, MittvMitt.com VO: See it all at MittvMitt.com CHYRON: See it all at MittvMitt.com [DNC Disclaimer] STORY: GOP Flameout to Six-Figure TV Star: Analysts Weigh in on Who'll Make It The ad currently is running in Albuquerque, NM; Raleigh-Durham, NC; Columbus, OH;Pittsburgh, PA; Washington, DC; and, Milwaukee, WI on a mix of broadcast and cable. The strategy at work, according to the DNC, is that "Democrats don't need any dirty tricks to prove Mitt Romney has no core convictions and no new ideas for creating jobs. We need only to let him speak for himself." The trailer style has a proven record of drawing crowds into theaters. Now the Democrats are hoping they can use it attract voters to their polling places. Watch below: PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery 10 Hollywood Players That Will Make a Difference in the 2012 Elections Related Topics Politics Mitt Romney

Euro partners sail on $Thirty Dollars million 'Titanic'

Kevin Zegers, Chris Noth, Gray O'Brien, Derek Jacobi and Billy Carter star in TV's 'Titanic: Blood stream and Steel.'ROME -- Due to very good of glossy large-budget period fare, Ireland's Howth Castle, a short drive from downtown Dublin, may ultimately find its devote film -- alongside the Titanic.The ultimate time the imposing castle was utilized in the film set is at 1977 its mock medieval architecture looked well suited for a vampire movie, nevertheless the picture went over-budget and not was completed.This time around around around, there's no danger in the film's gold gold coin drained -- no matter the tough European economy, cheap the driving pressure behind the show is certainly an Italian producer-distributor "Titanic: Blood stream and Steel," a 12-part miniseries timed to coincide while using centenary in the ship's disastrous maiden voyage next April, is backed by greater than $Thirty Dollars million of co-production finance, tax credits and presales, which is the finest production seen this side in the Irish Sea since HBO's "Wager on Thrones."TV projects from the scale and ambition, especially one devoted to what's an Anglo-American story including most likely probably the most broadly known civilian maritime disaster in the last century, are frequently driven by either U.S. or U.K. money, or a combination of both. On "Titanic," however, it's continental Males and ladies who've devoted to the skein.The idea is always to parlay what appears to become healthy appetite inside the global industry for high-finish period sagas, especially people occur the 20th century, whether "Downton Abbey," "Boardwalk Empire" in addition to "Pan-Am" -- which is probably not flying filled with the U.S., but is continuously business-class overseas."The primary traders are Italia, Germany and also the country," describes P Angelis Group controlling director Andrea Zoso, the Rome-based company that developed "Titanic" which is lead producer and rights holder.Roughly three-quarters in the financing was provided by Italian pubcaster RAI, Germany's Tandem Communication and broadcaster Antena 3 in the united states, with presales and tax credits creating the comfort.Other partners include La-based 3 Arts, Blighty's Artists Studio, Gaul's Marathon Group, Ireland's Epos Films as well as the Irish Film Board. Distribution continues to be handled by Tandem Communications and three Arts inside the U.S., with Zodiak handling the comfort around the world excluding Italia, Germany and also the country."We are not quite re-inventing the wheel if this involves the way in which we funded the series," Zoso states, "but it is a distinctive enterprize model with an worldwide TV production."Insofar as no certification deals are actually signed in both the U.S. or perhaps the U.K., the hazards might be greater, nevertheless the rewards are potentially greater.Continental European co-producers appear more ready to allow Des Angelis to simply accept most of the rear finish, additionally to possess creative control, when compared to a U.S. or possibly an english partner might be, according to Zoso.Zoso states there's a determination that no more than three primary protagonists might be involved to have the ability to avoid a lot of equine-purchasing and selling among the multiple production partners over matters like casting. According to him the The spanish language everyone was entirely relaxed over such matters, but that RAI was adament by having an Italian female lead, while a cameo getting a The the spanish language language journalist was created in to keep Antenna 3 happy."This is not a pan-European show, but an worldwide co-production specific at British-speaking areas," stresses Nicola P Angelis, co-executive producer in the project.Inasmuch since the mini's story is positioned just before the Titanic's launch, P Angelis states the project has virtually no overlap with James Cameron's 1997 Oscar champion."It is a fascinating narrative, because at the center of the story might be the American Dream, and the idea of people departing Europe, including Italians who had emigrated to Ireland, to start a completely new existence in the united states,In . P Angelis adds, calling the show an action-based period drama. "There's political and business intrigue, sectarian problems between Catholics and Protestants, labor unrest and the beginning of women's emancipation."P Angelis states that period drama sells better worldwide in comparison to contemporary tales, because modern-day fare is just too culturally specific.By getting an Irish director ("The Tudors'?" Ciaran Donnelly), British authors (Matthew Faulk and Mark Skeet) together with a multinational cast (Us citizens Chris Noth and "Gossip Girl's" Kevin Zegers, Brit Derek Jacobi, Canadian Neve Campbell and Italian Alessandra Mastronardi), the film is obviously pursuing wide appeal.Another worldwide touch: A 90% replica in the Titanic was created inside an abandoned arms factory in Serbia, scouted by production designer Tom Conroy ("The Tudors," "Camelot"). And browsing for your boardroom at Harland and Wolff, the Belfast-based builder in the ocean lining -- the best one of the Howth Castle's grand salons.Conroy sees the story to become more universal in comparison to "Downton Abbey." "I am hoping individuals will receive a sense of the presence of occasions,Inch according to him.The little finishes since the people attempt that fateful day in the year of 1912, but P Angelis hopes that's not the final outcome for your company's link with the Titanic theme already in development is an additional 12-parter, testing out the story in the queries into why the ship sank so easily and what fate had readily available for a couple of from the children.That miniseries would face stiff competition in the retelling in the Titanic voyage created by U.K. web ITV and prebought by ABC inside the U.S. Its creator? Julian Fellowes, around the roll due to "Downton Abbey." Contact Nick Vivarelli at nvivarelli@gmail.com

Casting Standout: 'Extremely Noisy and very Close'

Casting Standout: 'Extremely Noisy and very Close' By Sarah Kuhn November 23, 2011 Photo by Warner Bros. Pictures Casting director Mele Nagler looked the earth searching for a boy who could believably portray 11-year-old Oskar Schell, the precocious protagonist in "Very Noisy and very Close," modified from Jonathan Safran Foer's novel. Throughout the time from the film, Oskar encounters a complicated, really felt journey, so Nagler and director Stephen Daldry understood they needed an actress who had only the best combination of razor-sharp intellect and emotional availability. "Oskar is smarter than most grownups," states Nagler. "He's an astute observer around the world. Concurrently, the smoothness goes using a tremendous lossa loss that even your psychologically developed adult may have a hard time coping with. How's it going getting a youthful child who is able to access that?"Sooner or later, Nagler recalls, she was getting audition tapes "through the truckload" from places as far-flung as Canada, England, and Australia. Furthermore to presenting the typical casting techniques, Nagler states she as well as the filmmakers tried to consider "outdoors this area.Inch In one of people outdoors-the-box moments, producer Scott Rudin stated that he'd seen an exciting kid named Thomas Horn win "Risk!" throughout Kids Week the last year. Nagler situated Hornwho hadn't socialized beforethrough the show. Horn put themselves on tape and was eventually requested to sign up a "boot camping" such as the ultimate number of stars being considered for your role. "It is really an idea we stole from Stephen, as it is a thing that he is doing wonderful his worldwide companies for 'Billy Elliot,' " Nagler states. "We introduced those to NY combined together use Stephen and also the team for approximately each week. That process is rather difficult."By using their process, the pool was simplified lower to Horn (who was simply 12 when he first auditioned which is now 14) then one other actor. "Then you definitely certainly proceed and take leap," Nagler states. "Stephen has mentioned every part i now live and eat this: Inside a certain point, you have to believe that this might be the kid and leap together. It absolutely was apparent that Thomas is certainly an unbelievably special child, now many of us are in the stage where we can not imagine it being others.InchWhilst Nagler was looking for a perfect Oskar, casting director Ellen Lewis was busy assembling a colorful crew of supporting figures, getting a-listers Sandra Bullock and Tom Hanks as Oskar's parents and beloved character player Zoe Caldwell as Oskar's grandmother. In every single instance, Nagler reviews, stars taken proper care of immediately the project immediately with enthusiasm. "It is really an amazing script plus an amazing story that can't help but touch someone," she states. "Whether you understood it or see the script, it absolutely was a project you seriously considered associated with.InchLewis recalls they as well as the filmmakers needed "an in-depth, deep look throughout Europe" for stars, whether known or obscure, to see the pivotal role from the guy leasing a place from Oskar's grandmother. Ultimately, Max von Sydow won the part. "I had been sufficiently fortunate to get cast him in 'Shutter Island,' " states Lewis, "therefore i was familiaras any cinephile would bewith his amazing work."John Goodman, James Gandolfini, and Jeffrey Wright also walked in as key supporting players, and Viola Davis features a memorable turn being an essential lady Oskar meets on his mission. "Scott Rudin had just labored along with her in 'Fences,' where she'd won a Tony, and really was dedicated to the idea of her in this role," states Lewis. "It could go various ways, however, you simply couldn't won't her in this role."One part of the job Lewis particularly appreciated was casting "wonderful NY character stars" like Adrian Martinez and Ernest McKenna in additional compact supporting parts. In addition, she loved brushing through distribution and searching players with assorted unusual talents. "We glance through every picture we obtain, really attempt to utilize everybody," she states, "since you do not know what you'll probably be trying to find.InchFor instance, yet another compact role needed an actress who could play in the cello. "There has been several wonderful youthful stars who carried out cello," states Lewis, but up-and-comer Jenson Cruz ultimately won the part. "You just really achieve meet wonderful people through the casting process. It's my job to possess the small roles are what supply the fabric and texture with a film. No role is just too small, because in the wonderful project similar to this getting an excellent director, every single body's important. Every face is important.InchThrowing Company company directors: Ellen Lewis and Mele NaglerDirector: Stephen DaldryWriter: Eric Roth, good novel by Jonathan Safran FoerStarring: Tom Hanks, Sandra Bullock, Thomas Horn, John Goodman, James Gandolfini, Viola Davis, Jeffrey Wright, Max von SydowThe Pitch: A boy (Horn) embarks around the mission through NY City to get the lock that suits a mysterious key overlooked by his father, who died in the world Trade Concentrate on 9/11. To determine Back Stage's complete coverage of Honours Season, please get our FREE SAG Nomination Committee Guide. Or follow our daily coverage with Back Stage's new online Honours Season section. Casting Standout: 'Extremely Noisy and very Close' By Sarah Kuhn November 23, 2011 PHOTO CREDIT Warner Bros. Pictures Casting director Mele Nagler looked the earth searching for a boy who could believably portray 11-year-old Oskar Schell, the precocious protagonist in "Very Noisy and very Close," modified from Jonathan Safran Foer's novel. Throughout the time from the film, Oskar encounters a complicated, really felt journey, so Nagler and director Stephen Daldry understood they needed an actress who had an ideal combination of razor-sharp intellect and emotional availability. "Oskar is smarter than most grownups," states Nagler. "He's an astute observer around the world. Concurrently, the level of smoothness goes using a tremendous lossa loss that even your psychologically developed adult may have a hard time coping with. How will you search for a young child who is able to access that?"Sooner or later, Nagler recalls, she was getting audition tapes "with the truckload" from places as far-flung as Canada, England, and Australia. Furthermore to presenting the typical casting techniques, Nagler states she as well as the filmmakers tried to consider "outdoors el born area.In . In one of people outdoors-the-box moments, producer Scott Rudin stated that he'd seen an exciting kid named Thomas Horn win "Risk!" throughout Kids Week the last year. Nagler situated Hornwho hadn't socialized beforethrough the show. Horn put themselves on tape and was eventually requested to sign up a "boot camping" such as the ultimate number of stars being considered for your role. "It is really an idea we stole from Stephen, as it is a thing that he's doing wonderful his worldwide companies for 'Billy Elliot,' " Nagler states. "We introduced those to NY combined together use Stephen and also the team for approximately each week. That process is rather difficult."By using their process, the pool was simplified lower to Horn (who was simply 12 when he first auditioned which is now 14) then one other actor. "Then you definitely certainly proceed and take leap," Nagler states. "Stephen has mentioned every part i now live and eat this: Inside a certain point, you have to believe that this really is really the kid and leap together. It absolutely was apparent that Thomas is certainly an unbelievably special child, now many of us are in the stage where we're not able to imagine it being others.InchWhilst Nagler was looking for a perfect Oskar, casting director Ellen Lewis was busy assembling a colorful crew of supporting figures, getting a-listers Sandra Bullock and Tom Hanks as Oskar's parents and beloved character player Zoe Caldwell as Oskar's grandmother. In every single instance, Nagler reviews, stars taken proper care of immediately the project immediately with enthusiasm. "It is really an amazing script plus an amazing story that can't help but touch someone," she states. "Whether you understood it or see the script, it absolutely was a project you seriously considered associated with.InchLewis recalls they as well as the filmmakers needed "an in-depth, deep look throughout Europe" for stars, whether known or obscure, to see the pivotal role from the guy leasing a place from Oskar's grandmother. Ultimately, Max von Sydow won the part. "I had been sufficiently fortunate to get cast him in 'Shutter Island,' " states Lewis, "therefore i was familiaras any cinephile would bewith his amazing work."John Goodman, James Gandolfini, and Jeffrey Wright also walked in as key supporting players, and Viola Davis features a memorable turn becoming an important lady Oskar meets on his mission. "Scott Rudin had just labored along with her in 'Fences,' where she'd won a Tony, and extremely was dedicated to the idea of her in this role," states Lewis. "It could go various ways, however, you simply couldn't won't her in this role."One part of the job Lewis particularly appreciated was casting "wonderful NY character stars" like Adrian Martinez and Ernest McKenna in additional compact supporting parts. In addition, she loved brushing through distribution and searching players with some other unusual talents. "We glance through every picture we have, really attempt to utilize everybody," she states, "because you never know what you'll probably be trying to find.InchFor instance, yet another compact role needed an actress who could play in the cello. "There has been several wonderful youthful stars who carried out cello," states Lewis, but up-and-comer Jenson Cruz ultimately won the part. "You just really achieve meet wonderful people through the casting process. It's my job to possess the small roles are what supply the fabric and texture with a film. No role is just too small, because in the wonderful project similar to this getting an excellent director, every single body's important. Every face is important.InchThrowing Company company directors: Ellen Lewis and Mele NaglerDirector: Stephen DaldryWriter: Eric Roth, good novel by Jonathan Safran FoerStarring: Tom Hanks, Sandra Bullock, Thomas Horn, John Goodman, James Gandolfini, Viola Davis, Jeffrey Wright, Max von SydowThe Pitch: A boy (Horn) embarks around the mission through NY City to get the lock that suits a mysterious key overlooked by his father, who died in the world Trade Concentrate on 9/11. To determine Back Stage's complete coverage of Honours Season, please get our FREE SAG Nomination Committee Guide. Or follow our daily coverage with Back Stage's new online Honours Season section.

'Young Adult' Exclusive Clip: Charlize Theron Totally Remembers Patton Oswalt

Mavis Gary, Charlize Theron's character in the upcoming comedy "Young Adult," isn't the nicest person you'll ever meet. In fact, she won't even try that hard to convince you otherwise. In this new exclusive clip from the Jason Reitman film, Mavis, a successful author of YA novels, has traveled to her hometown to win back her high school sweetheart, when she meets Matt Freehauf, played by Patton Oswalt, in a bar. The two knew each other in high school—well, Matt remembers Mavis at the very least—and they discuss the awards they won, or didn't, back in their "glory days." "Young Adult" hits theaters on December 16. What did you think of the clip? Let us know in the comments below and on Twitter!

Disney's Newsies Musical Heading to Broadway in 2012

Open the gates and seize the day! Following a successful run at New Jersey’s Paper Mill Playhouse, the Harvey Fierstein-adapted stage musical Newsies — based on the best period musical of all time about turn of the century paperboys fighting Big Business (that also starred Christian Bale) — will open on honest-to-goodness Broadway in March. This gives you bandwagon-jumpers plenty of time to catch up to the rest of us Newsies diehards who’ve known all along that one day, the family-friendly stylings of legions of dancing street urchins just trying to sell some ‘papes would catch on like gangbusters. The world will know …that we’re not crazy! (Right?) [Wall Street Journal]

Fall TV Analysis: Inside ABC's Hot Streak

Emily VanCamp When ABC introduced its fall schedule in May, the network's experts and rivals were skeptical. Not just were its aging dramas rapidly deteriorating, but ABC faced a formidable task in starting an astonishing 13 new series. It appeared just like a tall order for ABC Entertainment Group leader Paul Lee, who had been coming off his first full development season in the network. But as NBC sinks into a level much deeper slump, ABC has in some way handled to ignore the chances. It does not yet boast the rankings prowess of top-ranked CBS and Fox, but Lee is urged by his network's capability to debut a number of promising new series. "You will find there's large amount of quite strong pieces," he states. "Simultaneously we have reached make certain we sustain them which they stay strong with the year and beyond." ABC had badly happened from the gate this past year with DOA shows like My Generation and also the Whole Truth. But this year, executives staggered the network's launches, with a few new shows not really showing up until late October. Plus, the network caught a little of luck, controlling to ride the comedy revival wave and making use of two genres - fantasy and cleaning soap operas - where it works out there is a void to fill. "They frantically required to have an infusion of recent shows," states Horizon Media's Kaira Adgate. "However they have got a bit of wind within their sails." Early success tales include Not so long ago, a Sunday surprise that's now TV's No. 1 new drama among grown ups 18-49. "We understood it had been an incredible bit of television," Lee states. "There's a lot ambition in the storytelling." Meanwhile, Revenge, the sudser that Lee calls "scrumptious," is making the network competitive on Wednesdays at 10 p.m. (where ABC's performance expires 127 percent within the demo). The network has additionally grown its Wednesday evening comedy block, because of focal point Modern Family - TV's No. 2 scripted show among grown ups 18-49 and ABC's most-viewed sitcom because the 1998-99 season. Newcomer Suburgatory and sophomore sensation Happy Being will also be driving ABC's sitcom success as well as on Tuesdays, Tim Allen's Last Guy Standing is giving ABC its best comedy performance in the time slot inside a decade. Not all things have labored, including ABC's Charlie's Angels reboot. "I do not think we quite handled to breathe existence into that franchise," Lee confesses. "It did not work this time around, however it does not mean we wouldn't try it again. You need to make a move to interrupt out of the clutter." Period drama Pan Am can also be battling, and Lee hopes that some tweaks, for example putting the main focus back around the four central flight attendant figures, can offer a little more direction. "I believe there's a lot of goodwill toward that demonstrate,Inch Lee states. Among comedies, only Guy Up! has opened up to soft amounts. Veteran series like Grey's Anatomy, Dwts and also the soon-to-retire Desperate Average women will also be around the slide. Lee thinks Dancing could reverse that trend having a more compelling cast in mid-season. "Dancing rises and lower," he states. "Sometimes it comes down to whether we catch the atmosphere of the nation. I was lucky enough to get do this two times this past year. Personally i think that it'll return. Now that this year is visiting an finish, I believe individuals are finally beginning to actually relate strongly to that particular cast." Three hrs per week of older-skewing Dancing, however, is constantly on the lead towards the graying of ABC's audience, which now registers an average chronilogical age of 53.7 (the earliest the network has have you been.) "Older audiences and ladies often watch more TV, therefore it is not every that surprising that they are carrying this out well," Adgate states. Meanwhile, with the much cool product working, ABC may now find itself within the odd position of not getting enough room because of its hefty midseason bench. Shows browsing the wings include cheesy Kristin Chenoweth-brought drama GCB (seen by many people being an apparent Desperate Average women alternative) Shonda Rhimes' D.C.-set series Scandal, starring Kerry Washington the Ashley Judd vehicle Missing and thriller The River, none of with a time slot yet. Lee can also be bullish on approaching comedy Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 and it is even still offering the significantly panned mix-dressing sitcom Arrange It. "There's an concept of where we are likely to place it all, although we've not quite got all of the jigsaw pieces in position yet," Lee states. For next season, Lee states ABC is searching to take advantage of its comedy achievements in drama, the professional states he's searching for sophisticated character dramas that talk to an "affluent female audience." Despite its recent new achievements, ABC continues to be lower an impression from last season, calculating 9.7 million audiences (lower 1 % from 9.8 million last fall). CBS, in contrast, expires 2 percent (13 million) while Fox expires 21 percent (10.a million). But while ABC has handled to stem its bleeding, NBC continues to be in freefall, lower another 9 % (to 7.3 million). It's obvious that ABC will not challenge CBS and Fox for that top place this year. But as lengthy as Lee and Co. don't begin to build anticipation excessive, Adgate thinks the network is going to be fine. "It's encouraging, and they've to become pretty pleased they grown some seed products," he states. "It sometimes pays to become a little patient." Sign up for TV Guide Magazine now!

The brand new the new sony Pictures' 'Smurfs 2,' 'Houdini' and 'Singularity' to Shoot in Montreal

TORONTO - Studio movie shoots in Canada nowadays progressively can be found in bunches for further production savings.our editor recommendsForeign Box Office: 'The Smurfs' Remains No. 1 A Couple of Days Ago Overseas Columbia's 'Houdini' Project Taps Author Scott Frank (Exclusive) Roland Emmerich may have postponed production on his sci-fi epic Singularity in Montreal, but which has not stopped The brand new the new sony Pictures piling into Quebec with yet more large-budget movie shoots. The studio is becoming vulnerable to shoot the $175 million Singularity picture in fall 2012, before a May 2013 release, after Steven Spielberg systems production on Robopocalypse within the Cite' du Cinema studio in summer season 2012. Now there's word The brand new the new sony Pictures is always to shoot the arrival follow-up for the Smurfs which is Houdini project in Montreal since it uses Quebec's generous all-spend tax credit and additional digital media tax incentives for live action/CG compounds. The studio is near to beginning pre-production round the Smurfs 2, which has an August 2, 2013 release, and Jordan Kerner returning as producer. And Also The new the new sony Pictures may also be delivering to Montreal director Francis Lawrence's much spoken about film about Houdini, the famous escape artist and magician. The studio is just the latest La producer to secure economic climates of scale by shooting movies 1 by 1 in Canada, frequently concentrating on the same local production deckie's and facilties. Relativity Media had Tarsem Singh shoot the CGI-heavy epic Immortals inside the Cite' du Cinema studio in Montreal, then output of next year's Jennifer Aniston-starring Snow White-colored movie Mirror, Mirror, also in Montreal. And Universal Pictures similarly chose Montreal to shoot Mummy 3 and Dying Race 1 by 1 in 2007. Related Subjects Jennifer Aniston Worldwide The Smurfs The brand new the new sony Pictures Entertainment Singularity Immortals

Universal Redesigning Its Logos as Part of Year-Long Centennial Celebration in 2012

Universal Studios is redesigning its logos, both audio visual and print, and will unveil them early in 2012 as part of a year-long celebration of the studio's centennial.our editor recommendsUniversal's 'Asteroids' to Be Written By 'Snow White' Scribe (Exclusive)Ron Meyer Re-Ups at Universal Through 2015Ron Meyer: Candor-o-Meter Ron Meyer, Universal Studios president, announced the broad plans for the centennial celebration in a memo that he sent to the studio's employees Tuesday. PHOTOS: Executives at the Academy Awards The 100th anniversary campaign will include restoration of some of the studio's classic movies, theme park activities and promotions, and engagement with fans through special events and social media initiatives. "This is a proud and exciting moment for our company, which celebrates the studio's rich history and cultural impact," Meyer wrote. STORY: Ron Meyer Re-Ups at Universal Through 2015 Meyer's complete memo follows: Dear Co-Worker, As many of you already know, Universal will mark its 100th Anniversary in 2012. This is a proud and exciting moment for our company, which celebrates the studio's rich history and cultural impact. In January, we're going to be unveiling an extensive year-long campaign that includes a significant restoration commitment for some of our most beloved films, fan engagement through special events, a home entertainment offering, theme park activities, promotions, and fun social media and web outreaches. All of this is designed to connect a new audience to our extraordinary library of films, as well as bring these memories back to longtime movie lovers. Part of our centennial celebration includes the launch of a new audio visual and print logo which we will unveil early next year. Throughout Universal's hundred years, we've created films that have touched the hearts of millions, and fostered our culture's love affair with cinema. Some films have been more successful than others, but all of them have a place in our history. The strength of Universal, as with any company, is the talent of its team. We're fortunate to have an incredible group of individuals as well as gifted filmmakers who are at the heart of this studio. We want to thank all of you-from our longest serving employees to our newest employees-as all of us have a role to play in preserving and continuing the iconic legacy of this studio. In 2012, we will be honoring our past, and celebrating our future. Related Topics Ron Meyer Universal Pictures

'Immortals' to test the B.O. gods

Relativity Media has something to prove this weekend as Ryan Kavanaugh's newbie distrib launches its first big-budget homegrown worldwide release, 3D effort "Immortals," into a depressed domestic market -- particularly as the under-25 auds that the swords-and-sandals epic is courting have recently stayed away from theaters.The film bows today at 3,112 Stateside locations, of which about 70% are in 3D, with an additional 31 day-and-date international markets via local distribs.Also bowing Stateside are Sony's Adam Sandler PG-rated "Jack and Jill," at 3,438 playdates, while Clint Eastwood's "J. Edgar" goes wide at 1,910 locations. Warner Bros. launched the pic limited on Wednesday, earning $52,645 from seven locations in NY, L.A., San Francisco, Chicago and Washington, D.C."Immortals" is expected to win the weekend with some $25 million, followed closely by third-week holdover "Puss in Boots" and "Jack and Jill," both tracking in the low-$20 millions.While bizzers eagerly anticipate B.O. results of Relativity's first inhouse blockbuster, Kavanaugh, who spoke Tuesday at Variety's Future of Film Summit, boldly said that box office accounts for only a small portion of a film's profitability: "The practical reality is -- box office is 20% of the pie, and it's somewhat irrelevant.""Immortals" will test that theory.Relativity is exposed for $75 million of the film's near-$90 million budget, after tax rebates and foreign pre-sales, with an approximately $35 million P&A spend that's shared by marketing partner Virgin Produced. The studio said it's confident that a $25 million opening would put the film on track to get in the black.Even if "Immortals" cumes $75 million domestically -- an optimistic three-times multiple, given the holiday play period -- Relativity still shares half the B.O. with exhibitors. Ancillary profits, including a Netflix deal, will help boost the pic's bottom line, though bizzers question whether it will be enough.Pic should appeal to international auds, but Relativity's business m.o. of pre-selling foreign rights will prevent it from reaping much from a potential overseas bonanza. And domestic B.O. conditions have been sluggish lately, especially with under-25 auds not hitting the plexes.PG-rated "Jack and Jill," budgeted at a reported $80 million, should appeal to a mostly family aud, as well as fans of Sandler. Pic will compete for families with "Puss," which could see a drop of around 35% in its third frame. "Puss in Boots" may hold better than that, however, considering the toon's hugely impressive 3% drop last weekend.Warner's "J. Edgar," meanwhile, is projected to gross $10 million-$12 million through Sunday -- in line with 2006's "Flags of Our Fathers," which cumed $33.6 million.The Leonardo DiCaprio-led biopic should have a strong hold on the adult market; the B.O.'s existing over-25 players, such as "Moneyball" and "The Ides of March," enter their eighth and sixth frames, respectively.At the specialty B.O., Magnolia launches Lars von Trier's Cannes winner "Melancholia" at 15 locations in eight markets.Fox Searchlight's "Martha Marcy May Marlene," which played nicely last weekend at 98 locations, expands in its fourth frame to 183 playdates. Stateside cume is $1.2 million.Paramount Vantage's "Like Crazy" broadens to 70 engagements, up from 16 last weekend. Cume is more than $500,000. Contact Andrew Stewart at andrew.stewart@variety.com

Exclusive Psych Sneak Peek: Can Molly Ringwald Cure Crazy Shawn?

James Roday Psych's Shawn (James Roday) has always been a little on the quirky side, but it looks like he many have finally gotten himself committed. In Wednesday's episode, titled "Shawn, Interrupted" - an homage to the 1999 girls-gone-actually-crazy film Girl, Interrupted - Shawn must admit himself to a mental institution to keep an eye on a recently convicted murderer who pleaded insanity but they suspect to be completely, well, sane. But before he and Gus catch the bad guy, Shawn's got to convince Nurse McElroy (played by Brat Packer Molly Ringwald) that he's actually suffering from something. Psych's James Roday on Shawn and Juliet, Gus' "growing pains" and breaking all the rules "They tell me I've got something called narcissistic personality disorder. But, the truth is, this lustrous hair and dimpled chin are merely Chapter 1," Shawn says before listing off such life-threatening ailments as "outrageous intelligence syndrome" and "obsessive successful disorder." "Goodness, I've never encountered a patient who suffers from so many diseases that don't exist," Nurse McElroy (Ringwald) tells her new patient. Shawn's explanation? He says he's from the future. Apparently, it won't be that hard to convince the nurse he's lost his marbles after all! Check out the exclusive clip from Wednesday's episode: Psych airs Wednesday at 10/9c on USA.

AFM: K5 Deals For Foreign On Eric Bana-Danny Huston Pic Elvis & Nixon

La, CA (November 8, 2011) K5 Worldwide, a division of K5 Media Group has acquired worldwide rights to Benaroya Pictures’ ELVIS & NIXON. The comedy will mark Cary Elwes’ directorial debut and stars Eric Bana as Elvis and Danny Huston as Richard Nixon. ELVIS & NIXON is produced by Michael Benaroya of Benaroya Pictures and Carol Wiersma. Bana’s Truck Productions is executive creating, marking the business’s first U.S. production. ELVIS & NIXON notifies the story about Elvis likely to Leader Richard M. Nixon within the White-colored House in December of 1970. The meeting was began by Presley, who written Nixon a six-page letter requesting a visit and suggesting he be created a ‘Federal Agent-at-Large’ inside the Bureau of medication and Dangerous Drugs. Presley introduced with him family photos together with a Colt 45 pistol just like a bithday present for the Leader. K5 co-founders Oliver Simon and Daniel Baur mentioned Were thrilled being coping with Michael getting known him for a while now. He's fantastic taste together with a amazing eye for talent and truly original material. Benaroya mentioned We are excited to remain in business with Oliver and Daniel and anticipate coping with them after we bring the film for the global marketplace. Carl Clifton Partner in Advertising and marketing, added We fell quickly and totally deeply deeply in love with this project. Its distinctive, fresh and extremely funny. You couldnt recover it. Elwes, Joey Sagal and Hanala Sagal written the script. The expansion will commence principal photography in Shreveport and La. Benaroya Pictures’ MARGIN CALL was recently released by Kerbside Sights and opened up as much as rave reviews and contains extended theatrically country wide to earn impressive box-office amounts.The film stars Kevin Spacey, Paul Bettany, Jeremy Irons, Zachary Quinto, Simon Baker, Penn Badgley, Demi Moore, and Stanley Tucci. Benaroya recently completed production round the WORDS starring Bradley Cooper, Zoe Saldana, Olivia Wilde, Jeremy Irons, and Dennis Quaid. The Weinstein Co. recently acquired Benaroya’s THE WETTEST COUNTY On Earth which is planning any Spring 2012 release.

Billy Burke 'Would Love' To Produce 'Snow White' A Franchise

"Breaking Beginning" won't fully finish the "Twilight" saga until part two involves theaters next fall. Before Billy Burke puts Edwards Friend Jacob behind her, she'll be walking into another legendary character's shoes or armor, as they say. Stewart might be the star of "Snow White-colored as well as the Huntsman," director Rupert Sanders' undertake the classic mythic in regards to the fairest maiden famous them. Do not label this Snow White-colored a maiden in Sanders' vision, Stewart's Snow can be a sword-transporting, armor-clad warrior training beneath the tutelage in the titular huntsman, carried out by "Thor" star Chris Hemsworth. People connected with "Huntsman" have formerly attracted critiques to "Our god in the Rings," and it is not only because of their parallels popular if all goes well, "Snow White-colored" could launch a totally new franchise for Stewart. But getting already required part in five "Twilight" films, most likely probably the most hotly seen movies in recent memory, is Stewart really ready for the next franchise? We put that question for the star throughout "MTV First: 'Breaking Beginning Part 1'" our exclusive sit-lower with "Twilight" stars Stewart, Rachelle Lefervre and Rachelle Lefervre and he or she referred to why she's a lot more than very happy to move ahead using the "Snow White-colored" brand. "Being totally candid and honest together with you, initially initially when i first signed onto this factor, the idea of doing another franchise was like, 'Whoa. We'll mix that bridge once we showed up in internet marketing,AInch she told MTV News, speaking about her desire to not accept another franchise so immediately after "Twilight" was behind her. "It absolutely was a thing that was up to now outdoors my whole world of thinking. I used to be so dedicated to the very first, that we was like, 'Yeah, maybe. Maybe.'" Something changed in route, however. Now, Stewart is whizzing a very different tune, which is more than a small bit pleased with her concentrate on "Huntsman." "Now I've got stars throughout my eyes," she mentioned. "I'm literally inside the moon in what I'm doing at this time around. I am unable to suppose I'd say ['no']. Yes, I must.In . Are you currently presently excited for Stewart's possible new franchise? Reveal what you consider inside the comments section and also on Twitter!

AFM 2011: THR's Festival Daily - Day 2

In Day 2 from the AFM Daily, Ron Howard makes his first visit to the marketplace meant for his approaching F1 project Hurry, Jason Statham boards the experience drama Hummingbird, and also the Hollywood Reporter names the very best marketing posters during the day.Associated Subjects•AFM 2011 See clearly here (PDF download). Related Subjects AFM Ron Howard Worldwide AFM 2011

Michael Shannon talks General Zod costume

Following hot on the heels of some leaked snaps of Henry Cavill on the set of Man Of Steel come a few tidbits from Michael Shannon, who's been talking to Entertainment Weekly about General Zod and what he'll be wearing.Perhaps unsurprisingly, the billowing capes and parachute pants of yesteryear have become a thing of the past, with Shannon explaining that today's costumes are slightly less forgiving. "Everything's skin-tight," laughs the star. "The flowy costumes don't really... that's not the style nowadays!"When asked whether he has a full-on Krypton costume, Shannon's answer was intriguing. "There's two different modes," he explains. "There's something that I have to wear a motion-capture suit for, because if I actually wore it, I wouldn't be able to move." "It's a very big... thing. I actually don't know what it's going to look like, I just know that it's very cumbersome. There's another thing that I wear that's an actual costume. It's pretty simple. There's no paisley or anything."And as well as donning the mo-cap, Shannon has apparently been doing his homework on the world of which he is now a key element. "I don't read the comic book," he admits, "although when I got the job, they sent me a giant DC Comics book that weighs about a ton. It's got the whole history of DC in it. It's fascinating, actually. I looked at it with my daughter. She's really fascinated by it."Man Of Steel opens Stateside on 14 June 2013.