'Seediq Bale' wins Golden Equine

BEIJING -- Hong Kong and Taiwan centered the Golden Equine Film Honours, the greatest Chinese-language kudofest, with Taiwan's foreign-language Oscar entry, "Players from the Rainbow: Seediq Bale," winning best film, and Ann Hui's "An Easy Existence," Hong Kong's foreign-language entry, taking helmer, actress and actor honours. "I'm thrilled to win -- I really hope I will not possess a stroke," "Simple Existence" helmer Ann Hui told a ceremony in Hsinchu, Northern Taiwan. Best actress visited veteran Hong Kong thesp Deanie Ip, who also won best actress at Venice in September on her role within the film. "An Easy Existence" handles the connection between an ageing domestic assistant, performed by Ip, and her employer, performed by Andy Lau, who won best actor. "I wish to thank Andy Lau and Ann Hui for giving me this opportunity only at that age," stated the 63-year-old Ip. Lau stated the honours ought to be a rallying demand the Hong Kong film biz to emulate those of Taiwan, that is showing strong signs and symptoms of revival. The honours reflected the altering dynamic from the Chinese-language film biz. From the 22 groups granted, 10 were won by five Hong Kong-Landmass China co-productions. Six Taiwanese films won in nine groups, while one Hong Kong film required home three honours. Hui required the very best helmer prize in front of Wei Te-sheng, who was simply hotly expected for "Seediq Bale," Wei Te-sheng's $24 million pic, the most costly film in Taiwan's history. In addition to best pic, some 1/2-hour "Seediq Bale" required several technical honours. Pic shows the Wushe Incident, a 1930 uprising by aboriginal Seediq players from the Japanese when Taiwan was colonized. Landmass Chinese helmer Jiang Wen had been broadly likely to sweep the honours, but ultimately his "Allow the Bullets Fly" required the cinematography and modified script honours. The fest has two worldwide honours. The FIPRESCI Award visited Zhang Meng's "The Piano within the Factory," as the NETPAC award visited Malaysian Dain Said's "Bunohan." Peter Ho-Sun Chan's fighting techinques drama "Wu Xia" required three honours for choreography, visual effects and art direction. The Golden Equine honours occur in self-ruled Taiwan and also the jury consists of Taiwanese, landmass Chinese and Hong Kong idol judges. They judge Chinese-language films from Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore and China, including Hong Kong and Macau. Films from Landmass China were first allowed to participate throughout the the nineteen nineties. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

This is Your Life

Actors are Hollywood. One cannot survive without the other. During my research for "The Story of Hollywood: An Illustrated History," I realized why actors should care about the old buildings in Hollywood. It is their history. If we knew all the stories of all the actors in these buildings, every story would transfix us.When working actors first arrived in 1909, Hollywood was a sleepy town in a natural paradise. There were a few grain farms, lots of lemon orchards, and a street of unassuming business buildings (Hollywood Boulevard) to serve its residents. Hollywood was so remote, a local businessman closed his candy store to open a telegraph office, the only means of communication between movies and their NY headquarters.The residents of Hollywood didn't greet thespians with open arms. In fact, they hated them. Mostly retired Midwestern abolitionists, they had bought their land to subdivide specifically for teetotalers. That changed when a national frenzy for all things Hollywood sent their property values soaring.As hordes of people, mostly performers, arrived, landowners built hotels and apartment buildings in front and back yards to house them. For vagabond actors, Hollywood offered a chance for a permanent home and work. Landowners happily subdivided tracts into cozy bungalows for them. In 1909, Hollywood had already begun experimenting with exotic European-influenced homes, German castles and French chateaus, all built out of wood and stucco. These made perfect starter homes for a new film elite full of false grandeur.The biggest stars were investors in the redevelopment of Hollywood from bucolic suburb to self-proclaimed entertainment capital of the world. Office and retail buildings popped up during the roaring '20s, offering plenty of drugstores filled with sunglasses and theatrical makeup.New buildings fed the Hollywood machine for the next four decades. First-time visitors Bette Davis and her mother checked into Vine Street's Plaza Hotel. Ava Gardner stayed with her sister at the Wilcox Hotel. Mel Blanc and Stan Freberg walked into Hollywood Boulevard office buildings and started their careers. Sonny first saw Cher at a restaurant at Hollywood and Cahuenga. There are thousands and thousands of these stories, millions if you count the ones that go nowhere.Many actors had businesses in these buildings, starting with Henry Bergman, an actor in Charlie Chaplin's films, who opened a popular restaurant on Hollywood Boulevard. Rudolph Valentino had a short-lived nightclub next to the Roosevelt Hotel. Reginald Denny had a local hobby shop for decades. Alan Reed Enterprises, an import shop on Gardner north of Sunset, offered the earliest transistor radios directly from Fred Flintstone.Performers also had private social clubs. At one time, there were so many ex-vaudevillians in Hollywood, you could learn the art of the performer by hanging out at the Ontra Cafeteria at Hollywood and Vine. The theater to the north (now the Avalon) hosted a 1939 WPA smash-hit show built around them called "Two a Day." Variety artists had their own private club for decades called Troupers. Its last location, at 1627 N. La Brea Ave., was an old Victorian orchard house with an auditorium in the back yard. Two blocks east on Sycamore, film actors had the Masquers Club in a large house, the equivalent of any NY theatrical club. Both places and the Ontra building were demolished in the current redevelopment.It wounds when these places disappear. Some of the best old-Hollywood restaurantsthe Vine Street Brown Derby, Al Levy's, Villa Capri, Martoni's, Don the Beachcomb erhave been demolished since 1986.In the 1930s, Gertrude Stein visited her childhood home in Oakland, Calif., during a lecture tour. When she could not find her house, she said of the West Coast, "There is no there there." That's why it is important to preserve old buildings, especially within the Hollywood Entertainment District. So we can keep our here here. Greg Williams' book "The Story of Hollywood: An Illustrated History" is newly released in softcover. By Greg Williams November 23, 2011 Actors are Hollywood. One cannot survive without the other. During my research for "The Story of Hollywood: An Illustrated History," I realized why actors should care about the old buildings in Hollywood. It is their history. If we knew all the stories of all the actors in these buildings, every story would transfix us.When working actors first arrived in 1909, Hollywood was a sleepy town in a natural paradise. There were a few grain farms, lots of lemon orchards, and a street of unassuming business buildings (Hollywood Boulevard) to serve its residents. Hollywood was so remote, a local businessman closed his candy store to open a telegraph office, the only means of communication between movies and their NY headquarters.The residents of Hollywood didn't greet thespians with open arms. In fact, they hated them. Mostly retired Midwestern abolitionists, they had bought their land to subdivide specifically for teetotalers. That changed when a national frenzy for all things Hollywood sent their property values soaring.As hordes of people, mostly performers, arrived, landowners built hotels and apartment buildings in front and back yards to house them. For vagabond actors, Hollywood offered a chance for a permanent home and work. Landowners happily subdivided tracts into cozy bungalows for them. In 1909, Hollywood had already begun experimenting with exotic European-influenced homes, German castles and French chateaus, all built out of wood and stucco. These made perfect starter homes for a new film elite full of false grandeur.The biggest stars were investors in the redevelopment of Hollywood from bucolic suburb to self-proclaimed entertainment capital of the world. Office and retail buildings popped up during the roaring '20s, offering plenty of drugstores filled with sunglasses and theatrical makeup.New buildings fed the Hollywood machine for the next four decades. First-time visitors Bette Davis and her mother checked into Vine Street's Plaza Hotel. Ava Gardner stayed with her sister at the Wilcox Hotel. Mel Blanc and Stan Freberg walked into Hollywood Boulevard office buildings and started their careers. Sonny first saw Cher at a restaurant at Hollywood and Cahuenga. There are thousands and thousands of these stories, millions if you count the ones that go nowhere.Many actors had businesses in these buildings, starting with Henry Bergman, an actor in Charlie Chaplin's films, who opened a popular restaurant on Hollywood Boulevard. Rudolph Valentino had a short-lived nightclub next to the Roosevelt Hotel. Reginald Denny had a local hobby shop for decades. Alan Reed Enterprises, an import shop on Gardner north of Sunset, offered the earliest transistor radios directly from Fred Flintstone.Performers also had private social clubs. At one time, there were so many ex-vaudevillians in Hollywood, you could learn the art of the performer by hanging out at the Ontra Cafeteria at Hollywood and Vine. The theater to the north (now the Avalon) hosted a 1939 WPA smash-hit show built around them called "Two a Day." Variety artists had their own private club for decades called Troupers. Its last location, at 1627 N. La Brea Ave., was an old Victorian orchard house with an auditorium in the back yard. Two blocks east on Sycamore, film actors had the Masquers Club in a large house, the equivalent of any NY theatrical club. Both places and the Ontra building were demolished in the current redevelopment.It wounds when these places disappear. Some of the best old-Hollywood restaurantsthe Vine Street Brown Derby, Al Levy's, Villa Capri, Martoni's, Don the Beachcomb erhave been demolished since 1986.In the 1930s, Gertrude Stein visited her childhood home in Oakland, Calif., during a lecture tour. When she could not find her house, she said of the West Coast, "There is no there there." That's why it is important to preserve old buildings, especially within the Hollywood Entertainment District. So we can keep our here here. Greg Williams' book "The Story of Hollywood: An Illustrated History" is newly released in softcover.

Casting Standout: 'J. Edgar'

Casting Standout: 'J. Edgar' By Thom Klohn November 24, 2011 Photo by Warner Bros. Pictures Films about true occasions and figures ever possess the built-in challenge of telling a compelling story while being vulnerable to critique about historic precision. Clint Eastwood isn't any stranger for this, with past projects for example "Flags in our Fathers," "Letters From Iwo Jima," and "Invictus." Together with his latest film, "J. Edgar," he takes up probably the most effective and questionable figures in American history: the very first mind from the Federal Bureau of Analysis. Fiona Weir, who labored with Eastwood on "Invictus" after which on "Hereafter," recognized the task of casting his latest. A London-based casting director, Weir was particularly honored to become requested to operate on "J. Edgar" due to Hoover's devote American history. Weir moved to La for five several weeks to operate on the film, gathering an exciting-American cast, save Judi Dench as Hoover's mother, Annie. "Used to do lots of homework to actually obtain a feeling of things to [People in america] is an extremely familiar figure," states Weir. "It had been only if Used to do the correct research which i recognized exactly what a questionable figure he's to any or all People in america." When focusing on projects according to real people or well-known figures from books, "I usually think it is good to deal with the script being an entity within itself," states Weir. "Sometimes you've to place the novel from your mind and focus on the script," which she did while casting five from the "Harry Potter" films. "I attempt to treat the storyline from the script because the story, however Clint is somebody that loves to bear history in your mind. As well as in casting, he did not always would like them to appear such as the real figures, but he wanted to achieve the essential characteristics that they are known for."Leonardo DiCaprio was the only real actor connected to the script, as Hoover, a rarity for any script of the size. Weir states she thought it was "both exciting and deeply intimidating" to possess this kind of open slate. "I've understanding of yankee stars, however i desired to make certain it was as deep and thorough as it may be to actually serve the film well. It had been wonderful with an chance to satisfy a lot of lovely American stars and also to be on the floor and meet them, whereas normally I'd receive them to take tape in the U.K."Probably the most difficult role to fill was Clyde Tolson, Hoover's longtime companion, which visited Armie Hammer (last observed in "The Social Network"). "A lot is famous about him, yet so very little, and that he was such a significant part of Hoover's existence," Weir notes. "There have been many very techniques used in casting due to the enormous age span within the scriptwe really thought at some point that people would cast someone older to ensure that they'd then age lower in addition to up, but Clint just felt [Hammer] am much the best guy he would manage the job of him needing to age substantially, up rather than going for both.InchSludge hammer almost did not audition for that role, also it required skilled persuasion by Weir. She recalls, "I'm able to remember very clearly almost bullying him in the future set for the role. Yesterday [the audition], his agent rang me and stated, 'Armie does not think this really is for him he's way too youthful for this.' And That I remember saying, 'Just simply tell him to believe me on that one I understand he will perform a really good reading through.' He initially required a little of convincing, however when he understood why I figured he was right for this, he so wanted the part, and that i am thrilled if this was his."Weir notes other stars she loved castingincluding Josh Lucas (to experience Charles Lindbergh), Stephen Root, and Damon Herriman. Root plays wood technologist Arthur Koehler. The actor is known mainly for his comedy work, but Weir "thought he was magnificent and merely completely got this remarkable guy obsessed with detail." Herriman plays Bruno Hauptmann, the guy charged with killing the Lindbergh baby. "What Clint was searching for within the part is sweet, decent guy who had been just caught in very unfortunate conditions," she states. "I believe Damon really embodied that factor of the guy within the wrong place in the wrong time. He's a very lovely actor and someone you would not have instantly thought was right for your role."Weir feels an essential responsibility like a casting director. "I realize that when stars are available in and browse, they frequently feel terribly vulnerable," she notes. "And also the anxiety they sometimes bring right into a room once they don't quite realise why the thing is them in the part, it's such a significant part in our job to kind of get these to leave the anxiety in the door and merely are available in and be."Casting Director: Fiona WeirDirector: Clint EastwoodWriter: Dustin Lance BlackStarring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Naomi W, Armie Hammer, Josh Lucas, Judi DenchThe Pitch: This biopic compares the existence of J. Edgar Hoover (DiCaprio), the questionable mind from the FBI for pretty much 50 years. To see Back Stage's complete coverage of Honours Season, please get our FREE SAG Nomination Committee Guide. Or follow all of our daily coverage with Back Stage's new online Honours Season section. Casting Standout: 'J. Edgar' By Thom Klohn November 24, 2011 PHOTO CREDIT Warner Bros. Pictures Films about true occasions and figures ever possess the built-in challenge of telling a compelling story while being vulnerable to critique about historic precision. Clint Eastwood isn't any stranger for this, with past projects for example "Flags in our Fathers," "Letters From Iwo Jima," and "Invictus." Together with his latest film, "J. Edgar," he takes up probably the most effective and questionable figures in American history: the very first mind from the Fbi. Fiona Weir, who labored with Eastwood on "Invictus" after which on "Hereafter," recognized the task of casting his latest. A London-based casting director, Weir was particularly honored to become requested to operate on "J. Edgar" due to Hoover's devote American history. Weir moved to La for five several weeks to operate around the film, gathering an exciting-American cast, save Judi Dench as Hoover's mother, Annie. "Used to do lots of homework to actually get a feeling of things to [People in america] is an extremely familiar figure," states Weir. "It had been only if Used to do the correct research which i recognized exactly what a questionable figure he's to any or all People in america." When focusing on projects according to real people or well-known figures from books, "I usually think it is good to deal with the script being an entity within itself," states Weir. "Sometimes you need to place the novel from your mind and focus on the script," which she did while casting five from the "Harry Potter" films. "I attempt to deal with the storyline from the script because the story, however Clint is somebody that loves to bear history in your mind. As well as in casting, he did not always would like them to appear such as the real figures, but he wanted to achieve the essential characteristics that they are noted for.InchLeonardo DiCaprio was the only real actor connected to the script, as Hoover, a rarity for any script of the size. Weir states she thought it was "both exciting and deeply intimidating" to possess this kind of open slate. "I've understanding of yankee stars, however i desired to make certain it was as deep and thorough as it may be to actually serve the film well. It had been wonderful with an chance to satisfy a lot of lovely American stars and also to be on the floor and meet them, whereas normally I'd receive them to take tape in the U.K."Probably the most difficult role to fill was Clyde Tolson, Hoover's longtime companion, which visited Armie Hammer (last observed in "The Social Networking"). "A lot is famous about him, yet so very little, and that he was such a significant part of Hoover's existence," Weir notes. "There have been many very techniques used in casting due to the enormous age span within the scriptwe really thought at some point that people would cast someone older to ensure that they'd then age lower in addition to up, but Clint just felt [Hammer] am much the best guy he would manage the job of him needing to age substantially, up instead of going for both.InchSludge hammer almost did not audition for that role, also it required skilled persuasion by Weir. She recalls, "I'm able to remember very clearly almost bullying him in the future set for the role. Yesterday [the audition], his agent rang me and stated, 'Armie does not think to him he's way too youthful for this.' And That I remember saying, 'Just simply tell him to believe me on that one I understand he will perform a great reading through.' He initially required a little of convincing, however when he understood why I figured he was right for this, he so wanted the part, and that i am thrilled if this was his."Weir notes other stars she loved castingincluding Josh Lucas (to experience Charles Lindbergh), Stephen Root, and Damon Herriman. Root plays wood technologist Arthur Koehler. The actor is famous mainly for his comedy work, but Weir "thought he was magnificent and merely completely got this remarkable guy enthusiastic about detail." Herriman plays Bruno Hauptmann, the guy charged with killing the Lindbergh baby. "What Clint was searching for within the part is sweet, decent guy who had been just caught in very unfortunate conditions," she states. "I believe Damon really embodied that factor of the guy within the wrong place in the wrong time. He's a very lovely actor and someone you would not have instantly thought was right for your role."Weir feels an essential responsibility like a casting director. "I understand that after stars are available in and browse, they frequently feel terribly vulnerable," she notes. "And also the anxiety they sometimes bring right into a room once they don't quite realise why the thing is them within the part, it's such a significant part in our job to kind of encourage them to leave the anxiety in the door and merely are available in and become.InchThrowing Director: Fiona WeirDirector: Clint EastwoodWriter: Dustin Lance BlackStarring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Naomi W, Armie Hammer, Josh Lucas, Judi DenchThe Pitch: This biopic compares the existence of J. Edgar Hoover (DiCaprio), the questionable mind from the FBI for pretty much half a century. To see Back Stage's complete coverage of Honours Season, please get our FREE SAG Nomination Committee Guide. Or follow all of our daily coverage with Back Stage's new online Honours Season section.

Kidpic trio will have trouble toppling 'Dawn'

A wealth of choices for family auds over Thanksgiving weekend could cause kidpic cannibalization. Disney's "The Muppets" is expected to top Aardman Animation's 3D CGI "Arthur Christmas" and Martin Scorsese's 3D, f/x-laden "Hugo." But B.O. observers aren't counting on Kermit and the gang to beat Summit's "Twilight" crew, as holdover "Breaking Dawn -- Part 1" is projected to gross in the $60 millions in five days. "The Muppets," which bows today at 3,440 locations, should earn somewhere north of $40 million through Sunday, according to pre-weekend tracking services. B.O. pundits expect Sony's "Arthur Christmas," which cost a reported $98 million, to earn $15 million-$17 million in five days at 3,376 locations, while Paramount's "Hugo," made by GK Films for a pricey $170 million, is tracking on the soft side in the low double digits, though it opens at just 1,277. All three wide openers are seeing more positive reviews than the average family pic, which could widen appeal. Overseas B.O. won't see a similar holiday boost, and "Breaking Dawn" should win again after last weekend's $152.9 million international bow. "Arthur Christmas" opens day-and-date in Australia, France and Japan, while "The Muppets" launches only in Mexico. Disney has a steady track record at the Thanksgiving box office. Last year, Disney's "Tangled" started out strong with a five-day take of $53.7 million. But that wasn't enough to beat "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2," which collected $75 million in its second outing. Given the multigenerational appeal for "The Muppets," starring Amy Adams and Jason Segel and budgeted at a relatively inexpensive $45 million, some bizzers say the film could outdo expectations. And while some tracking runs as high as $48 million, the Mouse has offered a more modest prediction in the high $30 millions. Disney has flexed considerable marketing muscle in promoting to older teens and college-age students. The blitz unofficially began two years ago, when the Muppet Studio uploaded a version of "Bohemian Rhapsody" to YouTube that's since nabbed more than 23 million views; the campaign came to a head with the Muppets' recent appearance on "Saturday Night Live." "Breaking Dawn" should see a three-day week-to-week drop similar to that of "New Moon," which fell 72% this weekend in 2009. "New Moon" debuted with $143 million; "Breaking Dawn" collected $138 million opening weekend and has tallied almost $148 million so far. The penultimate "Twilight" pic has little competition for teen girls. When it comes to family films, however, the trio of new entries will compete with holdovers like "Happy Feet Two" and "Puss in Boots" to lure tots. "Feet" bowed last weekend to a soft $21 million in three days but should hold steady, with a projected five-day take in the mid-$20 millions. "Happy Feet Two" cumed nearly $23 million through Tuesday; "Puss in Boots" approaches $125 million domestically. 3D likely will have a marginal effect on both films. Last weekend, "Happy Feet" earned just 50% of its opening from 3D -- similar to "Puss in Boots" at 51%. That's better than some of the summer's 3D toons (e.g., "Cars 2") but down significantly from this time last year with films like "Megamind" and "Tangled." "Arthur Christmas" bows at 2,378 3D locations; "Hugo" has approximately 1,000 3D locations. Contact Andrew Stewart at andrew.stewart@variety.com

Demi Moore Filing for Divorce From Ashton Kutcher

Demi Moore is ending her six-year marriage to Ashton Kutcher.our editor recommendsAshton Kutcher Breaks Silence Amid Demi Moore Split Rumors Rumors of the split had been circulating for months, and the actress confirmed it Thursday in a statement to the Associated Press, "It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I have decided to end my six-year marriage to Ashton. PHOTOS: Demi Moore, Ashton Kutcher and Hollywood's Biggest Fantasy Football Fans "As a woman, a mother and a wife there are certain values and vows that I hold sacred, and it is in this spirit that I have chosen to move forward with my life. She asked for "compassion" from the media and the public when dealing with the news, "This is a trying time for me and my family, and so I would ask for the same compassion and privacy that you would give to anyone going through a similar situation." Kutcher tweeted Thursday, "I will forever cherish the time I spent with Demi.Marriage is one of the most difficult things in the world and unfortunately sometimes they fail. Love and Light, AK." Moore, 49, and Kutcher, 33, were married in 2005, two years after they began dating. Related Topics Ashton Kutcher Demi Moore

9 Milestones in the Evolution of Kirsten Dunst

In this weekend’s Melancholia, Kirsten Dunst stars as a conflicted bride anticipating the end of the world only hours after her wedding. So just how did Dunst transform herself from a child vampiress vixen to a Lars von Trier muse? You can always trace a direct line through a few important roles to illustrate what led to an actor’s current success. As such, let’s look at nine pivotal performances that track the evolution of Kirsten Dunst. Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994) After making her film debut in the Woody Allen short Oedipus Wrecks (part of the NY Stories anthology), Dunst, a New Jersey-born child fashion model, dabbled in acting before landing her breakthrough role in Neil Jordan’s Interview with the Vampire adaptation. To win the prized role of Claudia, the mature vampire trapped inside the body of a ringlet-tressed 5-year-old, Dunst reportedly beat out other recognizable young actresses like Christina Ricci, Dominique Swain and Evan Rachel Wood. The wisdom and rage that the relative newbie conveyed behind a face so cherubic (not to mention that kiss with Brad Pitt, who is nearly two decades her senior) proved that Dunst was not just another child actress. For this role, Dunst was nominated for her first (and only, so far) Golden Globe. Jumanji (1995) The following year, bolstered by the one-two punch success of Interview with the Vampire and Little Women (in which Dunst impressed critics with her portrayal of Amy), the actress established herself as a bankable child star in the supernatural comedy Jumanji. As Judy Shepherd, an innocent board game player who unleashes Robin Williams and a jungle’s worth of nightmarish images while attempting to play the titular game with her brother, Dunst helped ground a movie packed with Williams’s zany energy and a terrifying special effects bonanza. Although it received mixed reviews, Jumanji grossed over $250 million worldwide, ensuring that Dunst was also one of the most exposed young actresses in the mid-’90s. Fifteen and Pregnant (1998) Some audiences may argue that The Virgin Suicides marked Kirsten Dunst’s crossover into adolescence — but clearly, they have never seen a greasy high school kid unbutton Kirsten Dunst’s jean shorts and impregnate her (offscreen obviously) in the uber-educational and unintentionally hilarious television drama Fifteen and Pregnant.” How Dunst went from the above blockbusters to a TV movie in which she stars as Tina Spangler opposite an actress named Park Overall and back to a successful blockbuster franchise like Spider-Man is incredible. If you want to learn more about this movie, I encourage you to head over to the remarkably detailed plot summary on Wikipedia (kudos to whoever completed that), watch the entire movie available on YouTube and then I implore you to use the actual line “sperm doesn’t entitle you to much” to your teenage daughter’s deadbeat baby daddy next time he shows up at the delivery room with his new girlfriend. The Virgin Suicides (1999) After a few forgettable films (All I Wanna Do and True Heart, anyone?), Dunst rebounded with her critical breakthrough in The Virgin Suicides. In her first collaboration with Sofia Coppola, Dunst earned positive reviews for her restrained portrayal of Lux, the most rebellious of the five overprotected Lisbon sisters in this ‘dark 70s-era tale of suicidal sisterly despair.

Exclusive: Clip From Snowtown

Get a sneak peek at the Aussie dramaAussie drama Snowtown got a storming reception at the BFILondonFilmFestival this year, and as it gears up to hit UKscreens next week, we have an exclusive clip of the film to show you. Warning:might make you crave bacon and eggs.The film centres on Jamie (Lucas Pittaway), a 16 year-old living a precarious life with his mother and two brothers in a deprived area of Adelaide. Life seems to take a turn for the better when JohnBunting (Daniel Henshall) befriends the family, providing a mentor figure for Jamie - but there's something rather dark behind his friendly exterior.From first-time director Justin Kurzel, this looks to be one of those films that launches everyone involved on to big things. Check it out when it hits on Friday November 18.

Film Independent sets 30 for program

Film Independent has selected 30 filmmakers for that 2012 edition of their Project Involve, a course supporting helmers, producers along with other industry talent from underrepresented towns. David Ansen and Joyce San Pedro will mentor the category, and Stephanie Allain, Dee Rees and Nekisa Cooper is going to be guest loudspeakers. Project Involve happens yearly for nine several weeks. Participants create shorts and also have possibilities to network and finish production-based training courses. More mentors and visitors loudspeakers should be introduced. Taking part helmers is going to be Andrew Ahn, Susana Casares Domingo, Aaron Celious, Rhys Ernst, Rachel Goldberg, Felipe Holguin, Erin Li, Silka Luisa, Lucas Mireles, Mason Richards and Dana Turken. The scripters for that 2012 class are Allison Lee, Tamir Mostafa and Janine Salinas. Producers Nicco Ardin, Danni Conner, Ella Franklin, Teresa Gaviria, Mel Johnson and Jesse Morrison were also selected. Below-the-inserts incorporated is going to be lensers Christina Carrea, Naveen Chaubal, Amparo p Miguel Viguer and Marlena Steiner and editors Susumu Kimura, Victoria Page and Szu-Hua Wang. Wonsun Choi, Ben Rodriguez and Betty Wen will require part around the industry track. In the Project Involve Showcase in April, The new sony Pictures Entertainment will honors one recipient with a brand new Diversity Fellowship, including year-round support. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

Kris Jenner: Kim Kardashian's Ex Won't Be Cut From 'Kourtney & Kim Take New York' (Video)

Kim Kardashian's soon-to-be-ex-husband Kris Humphries won't be left on the cutting-room floor when E! Entertainment's Kourtney & Kim Take NY returns Nov. 27.our editor recommendsKris Jenner Says Kim Kardashian Will Give Post-Divorce Interview After 'the Dust Settles' (Video)Kim Kardashian Divorce: 10 Signs the Marriage Was One Big Hoax All Along Why Kim Kardashian Won't Give an Exclusive Post-Divorce InterviewKim Kardashian, Kris Humphries Meet With Pastor in MinnesotaKim Kardashian's Divorce Exposes Her Ambition for Fame and Money, Say Brand Experts (Analysis)Kim Kardashian Flees Australia Amid Divorce Controversy Kris Jenner -- who is currently promoting her new book, Kris Jenner ... And All Things Kardashian -- appeared on NBC's The Tonight Show With Jay Leno on Tuesday night, where she was asked by the host if there are plans to "edit him out." PHOTOS: 19 of Hollywood's All-Time Shortest Marriages "No, no, no, no, no," insisted Jenner, a producer on the show, which wrapped filming on its second season a couple months ago. Kardashian filed for divorce Oct 31, only 72 days after she married the NBA player at a lavish ceremony in Montecito, Calif. Continued Jenner: "We decided a long time ago when we first started doing these shows that we were going to be really just raw and not edit ourselves, and we don't take stuff out, as you see all the time, so I think everybody will get a really fascinating glimpse into the kids journey in NY City." Kardashian's prenup with the NBA player prohibits her from saying anything negative about her soon-to-be-ex-husband -- and vice versa -- at this time. PHOTOS: Inside Kardashian Inc. A source close to the Kardashian camp recently told The Hollywood Reporter that it was not clear whether a specific time frame had been set, or if there are loopholes, including a clause that would allow Kardashian to defend false allegations made against her. But it appears that there is an end date on the media blackout. Jenner told Extra on Monday that her daughter will open up about her decision to file from divorce after only 72 days of marriage once "the dust settles." "She needs to do what she's doing now and cry and figure it out," Jenner added. "She's just trying to follow her heart, and she's going to be OK." PHOTOS: Hollywood's Top Earners The story would have the potential to earn the family -- notorious for making money off selling engagement and wedding photos to the weekly magazines -- a significant payday that could reach an estimated $300,000. It also hasn't stopped Jenner from speaking about the impending divorce as she promotes her book, with the Tonight Show just the latest stop on a promotional tour that has also included Today, Good Morning America and The View. Kim Kardashian Kris Jenner Reality TV Jay Leno NBC The Tonight Show Kris Humphries

Ellen DeGeneres Named U.S. Special Envoy for Global AIDS Awareness

Ellen DeGeneres is officially working for the U.S. government. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton announced that the talk show host has been enlisted to help spread awareness about AIDS.our editor recommends'Ellen DeGeneres Show' Partners With Yahoo's Shine For Web Hosting Deal (Exclusive) PHOTOS: Oscar Hosts Through the Years "I couldn't be more honored to be named the Special Envoy for Global #AIDS Awareness by #SecClinton," DeGeneres writes on Twitter. "Together, we can see the #EndofAIDS." Clinton says DeGeneres will "bring her sharp wit and big heart, and her impressive TV audience and 8 million followers on Twitter" in support of U.S. efforts to save lives and prevent the spread of the disease, according to The Huffington Post. "I agree w/this quote from #SecClinton," DeGeneres tweets. " 'An AIDS-free generation would be one of the greatest gifts we could give to our collective future.' " PHOTOS: Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi's House The appointment was announced by the Obama Administration along with $60 million of additional funding to fight the spread of AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa. The money will go toward stepping up prevention efforts in that country, which Clinton says has already showed lowered cases of infection and allows for more treatment for those living with AIDS. Email: Jethro.Nededog@thr.com; Twitter:@TheRealJethro Related Topics Ellen DeGeneres Politics Hillary Clinton

'Puss in Boots' Box Office Boosts DreamWorks Animation Shares

Investors and Wall Street analysts are revisiting Puss in Boots, and they like what they see.our editor recommendsBox Office Report: Holdover 'Puss in Boots' Wins in Shocking Upset over Brett Ratner's 'Tower Heist''Puss in Boots': How it Won the Weekend Box Office, But Disappointed Wall StreetPuss in Boots: Film Review On Monday, shares of DreamWorks Animation soared 12 percent because its newest film brought in $33 million at domestic theaters over the weekend, a miniscule drop from the $34.1 million it scored in its opening weekend. PHOTO: 'Puss in Boots' Premiere The pop in the stock was a welcome reverse to last Monday's 8 percent decline when Puss in Boots was considered a disappointment. Now that it's considered a bona fide hit, the shares rallied $2.08 on Monday to $19.57. Worldwide, the Shrek spinoff has generated $115 million in box office so far, which impressed analysts, bloggers and film reviewers alike, given its relatively soft opening. PHOTOS: 10 Inappropriately Sexy Cartoon Characters "With a nearly unprecedented hold, Puss In Boots easily claimed first place for the second straight weekend," Ray Subers wrote at Boxofficemojo. "For investors that were concerned that Puss in Boots would prove a flop for DreamWorks, the weekend's box office numbers are likely a relief," wrote Matt Koppenheffer at the Motley Fool. "These numbers suggest the Shrek franchise may still have some juice left." Related Topics DreamWorks Animation Shrek Puss in Boots

Tarsem Singh Promises His Snow White-colored Movie Will probably be 'Sickeningly Kiddie,' Has Title In Your Head

For those who have seen the serial killer thriller 'The Cell' or caught glimpses of Tarsem Singh's new action movie, 'Immortals,' you might be surprised to know the director who favors ultra-violent, entrails-heavy situations is pointing the Snow White-colored movie that does not feature Billy Burke transporting a sword. Moviefone sitting lower while using director (look for our approaching discuss how 'Immortals' pushes the R-rating towards the limits) which he revealed the untitled film with Lily Collins and Jennifer Aniston will most likely be considered a "very sweet kiddie" movie. He's also got an idea for your title. The following film is Snow White-colored... That's for children. So no a person's getting disembowled? I am hoping not. They asked for me essentially wanted making it edgy which i mentioned, "No interest, virtually no interest." It's a children's movie, but my stuff is generally polarizing. When it's for children, it's like, sickeningly kiddie, so when it's another way, it's sickeningly graphic for people. Are both Appropriate for me personally. It's comme ci comme ça that i'm scared of. It's interesting, because inside the rival Snow White-colored project, Snow White-colored can be obtained killing people it seems, based on 'Immortals,' that you'd be attracted compared to that version. Not whatsoever. That's exactly what the studio thought, that I'd desire to make it edgy. It's a family movie. After I am finished with violence, you will not get anything aside from an R rating. So If only to produce a kiddie movie. It's a mythic for children as well as the family. Just embrace it. If you want to push the envelope making Snow White-colored edgy, In my opinion edgy to whom? Edgy for Disney or edgy for Gasper Noé? Which kind of violence do you want and i am not interested whatsoever within it. Therefore I got the film that we wanted which is another film. You believe your similar type of filmmaker to Gasper Noé? No, In my opinion his films are great. In my opinion [Michael] Haneke is fantastic. They aren't similar filmmakers whatsoever, they're just making their personal films. Personally, i -- although In my opinion my films are not like his -- wish to possess the kind of products that Roman Polanski makes. Whatever he's made, you will see him within it, from 'Knife inside the Water' to 'Chinatown,' you can't tell which is a lot more of him. In all of them, he's his DNA within it. Therefore I don't care even tho it's a mythic or possibly a film about gods or serial killings, The most effective to ensure that I'm within it. What's your DNA that you're trading inside your movies? If you are in a position to define it, it's very small. It's a very extended mortal coil, if you are in a position to define it, there's an issue. By simply general token, I'd say it's generally polarizing to a lot of people. When it's violent, it's generally somewhat extreme then when it's sweet, it's generally somewhat sweet, however when you haven't seen 'The Fall,' you wouldn't know very well what I'm talking about. It seems as being a Russian establishing the first artwork we view up to now. Don't believe posters and trailers. They just put that out since they're thinking, "Oh, we should put something out, so let's launched the initial drawing that was done just before the director ever did an assortment.In . I used to be beginning while using forest much more in comparison to castle, much more, when you mentioned, 'Alexander Nevsky' [in reference to the 'Immortals' elaborate headgear] but much more Andrei Tarkovsky's 'Ivan the Terrible' [Erection dysfunction note: Sergei Eisenstein really directed 'Ivan the Terrible' and 'Alexander Nevsky'], but it's much closer to [the The the spanish language language architect] Gaudi in the snowy place, which he's never done. So, just mix people up. Will you have a title yet for your film? Not. If perhaps. But apparently there's some legal stuff being taken proper care of. It is therefore not always your choice just what the title's apt to be? No, it's all regulated controlled legal areas. Personally, 'Snow,' might be perfect, just 'Snow.' [Photo: Relativity] Relativity Media's Snow White-colored: Start Searching Lily CollinsArmie HammerJulia RobertsJulia Roberts and Nathan LaneJulia RobertsNathan LaneArmie HammerArmie HammerLily CollinsLily CollinsNathan LaneArmie Hammer and Lily CollinsJulia RobertsJulia Roberts and Lily CollinsJulia RobertsLily CollinsLily CollinsLily Collins See All Moviefone Galleries » Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook RELATED

Lindsay Lohan Sentenced to 30 Days In Jail

In the latest chapter of Lindsay Lohan’s ongoing legal struggle, the troubled actress has been sentenced to 30 days in jail. The catch? Her sentence could be extended to 300 days if she doesn’t follow court orders. The latest court order stipulates that the upcoming Playboy model must complete the remainder of her probation — including community service at the L.A. County Morgue and psychotherapy sessions — by March 29. If the actress fails to meet those requirements, she will be sent to jail for 270 days. TMZ reports that of the initial 30 day sentence, Lohan will serve six days in jail. · Lindsay Lohan: 30 Days in Jail [TMZ]