Wrath from the Leaders Trailer: Sweet Dreams Are constructed with CG

The very first trailer for that action follow up Wrath from the Leaders just hit, and — what’s that? You didn't remember this movie been around entirely? And also you’re fed up with replaying the brand new Dark Dark night Increases trailer again and again again simply to write out Bane’s muffled dialogue? I’m confident he’s growling something like, “Geez, didja begin to see the new Wrath from the Leaders trailer? They did several on poor Mike Worthington’s hair, amirite?” Holy Greek demigods, people — he’s like Kenny Forces in sandals. Curls will rise, and more. Watch the CG spectacular following the jump. First thought: Exactly what does this have related to the final time Worthington walked in terrible, terrible 3-D? Second thought: Wait, that which was the very first Clash from the Leaders even about again? Third thought: Right, it doesn’t matter. Beardy Liam Neeson needs Curls McGee to hone his swords for whatever reason including Leaders getting away and also the gods losing their energy. I’m confident Tarsem covered this in Immortals, but sure. Cause the killer Siamese twin murder monsters! Release the lava giant! Bring an apple for that Pegasus! Etc., etc. Between your sword-n-sandal element, the abundance of CG, and using Marilyn Manson’s “edgy” “Sweet Dreams” cover within the trailer — as well as Wrath from the Leaders’ March 2012 release date — it feels as though someone (cough Legendary/WB cough) is trying to follow along with the 300 formula of success. There’s no indication yet how just how much director Jonathan Liebesman (Fight: La) will enhance the 3-D element, or just how much the inclusion of Toby Kebbel in Perseus’s ragtag gang of players will boost my enjoyment from it. (Ditto Rosamund Pike because the series’ next smokin’ hot warrior princess type.) Verdict: I don’t think the three-D’s destined to be the issue this time around around, boys. Watch it in HD at Apple.

Focus World sets film slate

Focus World, the unique digital distribution initiative owned and operated by Focus Features, has set its slate for the first quarter of 2012. The new Focus World selections include James Franco's "The Broken Tower," which will be released digitally on Jan. 10; Gaukur Ulfarsson's documentary feature "Gnarr," set to bow on Feb. 7; and Liza Johnson's "Return," which will be released Feb. 28. In addition, Focus World and Entertainment One will release several titles -- all already available digitally -- on DVD throughout the first quarter of 2012: Alma Har'el's "Bombay Beach" on Jan. 17, Jon Foy's "Resurrect Dead" on Jan. 31 and Toniko Melo's "VIPs" on Feb. 14. Black-and-white pic "The Broken Tower," which debuted at this year's Los Angeles Film Festival, stars writer-director Franco as "Lost Generation" poet Hart Crane. "Gnarr," which premiered at this year's Tribeca Film Festival, chronicles comedian Jon Gnarr's campaign for mayor of Reykjavik. The campaign originated as a joke but became a political statement and achieved an unexpected momentum that swept Gnarr into office. Focus World will digitally distribute the documentary during the height of next year's U.S. presidential primary season. "Return," which premiered as part of the Directors' Fortnight at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival, is a drama about a U.S. Army reservist (Linda Cardellini) who comes home after a tour of duty and has trouble readjusting to small-town life. Michael Shannon and John Slattery co-star. Launched earlier this year, Focus World says it identifies and curates the most exciting voices in international and independent cinema. Part of Focus Features' multiplatform strategy, Focus World presents titles "of genuine vision and originality" as premiere releases on EST, iVOD and VOD, along with DVD and other formats. The Focus World deals were closed by Avy Eschenasy, exec VP of strategic planning, business affairs and acquisitions, along with Kent Sanderson, manager of digital content. Contact Jeff Sneider at jeff.sneider@variety.com

Focus sets dates for 'Flynn,' 'Friend,' 'Kingdom'

Focus Features has dated ''Being Flynn,'' ''Seeking a buddy for that Finish around the globeInch and ''Moonrise Kingdom'' for that first 1 / 2 of the coming year. Focus made the announcement Friday. ''Being Flynn'' will open March 2 in limited release. Paul Weitz directed ''Flynn'' from their own script, adatped from Nick Flynn's 2004 memoir ''Another Bullshit Evening in Suck City'' concerning the bonds between parent and child. Paul Dano, Julianne Moore and Robert P Niro star.Universal's animated ''The Lorax,'' Warner's comedy ''Project X'' and Paramount's ''Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters'' 're going wide on March 2. Focus will open ''Seeking a buddy for that Finish around the globe,'' inside a wide release on April 20, Pic stars Steve Carell and Keira Knightley and explores what individuals is going to do when humanity's last days are in hands. ''Seeking'' will open against FilmDistrict's ''Lockout,'' Disney's ''Chimpanzee,'' Warner's ''The Lucky One'' along with a pair in the Weinstein Co. --''Scary Movie 5'' and ''Wettest County.'' It'll launch romancer ''Moonrise Kingdom,'' directed by Wes Anderson, in limited release on May 25. Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Bill Murray, Frances McDormand, Tilda Swinton and Jason Schwartzman star. Sony's opening ''Men In Black 3'' on May 25. Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com

Has 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows' Caused Arthur Conan Doyle to Roll Over in His Grave? (And 24 Other Urgent Questions)

On Friday, you will have the opportunity to exchange currency for access to a larger-than-normal-size room that has the new Sherlock Holmes movie starring Robert Downey Jr. ('The Pick-Up Artist') projected onto one of the walls. This is not the Sherlock Holmes movie that came out in 2009. This a brand new Sherlock Holmes movie that uses the secondary title, 'A Game of Shadows.' As a service, we answer every question that you could have about 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.' Q: Is this the movie in which Sherlock Holmes solves that whole Blair Witch mystery? A: You're getting 'A Game of Shadows' confused with the sequel to 'The Blair Witch Project,' which was titled 'Book of Shadows.' Q: What kind of games do the shadows play in 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows'? A: No shadows play any sort of game whatsoever in 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.' Q: Have you ever played a game of shadows? A: If by "played" you mean, "cast a shadow that resembles a rabbit with my hands," then yes. Q: In 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows,' does any character directly reference a "game of shadows"? A: At one point Sherlock Holmes makes reference to "a shadowy game." Q: Did you enjoy 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows'? A: Not at all. Q: Did you enjoy the first Guy Ritchie-directed Sherlock Holmes movie? A: Very much, actually. It was one of my favorite movies of 2009. Q: So what's wrong with 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows'? A: It's as if someone took a look at the first movie and said, "Do you know what this movie needs? More guns. I mean, seriously, just a lot of guns and gun battles. Let's do that this time." Q: What was the most disappointing thing about 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows'? A: The character of Professor Moriarty. Q: Does this mean that you're not a fan of Jared Harris? A: The opposite, actually. First, I think he's excellent on 'Mad Men.' Second, for the small amount of screen time that he has in 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows,' he's good. But that's the problem, his screen time is very limited. Instead, we get a lot of guns. Q: Wasn't 'A Game of Shadows' the title of a song on Duran Duran's album, 'Seven and the Ragged Tiger'? A: No, you're thinking of 'Shadows on Your Side.' Q: What's the most unrealistic scene in 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows'? A: Watson shoots a building with a tank... Q: Wait, what? Why is Watson in "a tank." A: Because Holmes and Watson have broken into an ammunitions warehouse. Anyway, Watson shoots a building that collapses on Holmes and Moriarty, who are fine. In fact, that the entire building just fell on the top of them is barely acknowledged. Q: Wait, why are Holmes and Watson in an ammunitions warehouse? A: Because it's owned by Moriarty. Holmes and the recently married Watson (whose wife is literally thrown off of a train and pretty much out of the rest of the movie) are trying to stop Moriarty from some sort of ridiculous scheme. Q: What is Moriarty's ridiculous scheme? A: In 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows' Professor Moriarty is basically an arms dealer who is trying to start a war so he can make money blah, blah, blah... Q: In the book series, was Moriarty an arms dealer? A: In the book series, in which Moriarty only appears twice, he's more of a secret organized crime boss. Q: How is Rooney Mara in 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows' A: Rooney Mara is not in 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.' You're thinking of Noomi Rapace, who played Lisbeth Salander in the Swedish version of 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.' Q: How is Noomi Rapace in 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows'? A: I'm going to give Rapace the benefit of the doubt here and not put the entirety of blame on her, but she and Downey have only slightly better chemistry than James Franco and Anne Hathaway. Q: What's the best thing about 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows'? A: The chemistry between Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law. Those two are still a lot of fun together on screen. I just wish that they were in a smarter movie. Q: How many references were in 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows' to the fact that Holmes and Watson may be lovers? A: I counted five. Q: If I'm a big fan of Rachel McAdams, should I see 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows' based solely on my adoration for Rachel McAdams? A: No. You're going to be very disappointed. Q: For you, is this the most disappointing movie of the year? A: Yes. Q: Do Sherlock Holmes and Professor Moriarty have the ability to speak to each other telepathically? A: Quite astoundingly, if this movie is to be believed, yes, they absolutely do have the power to speak telepathically to each other. Q: How hard is it to say the main character of this movie's first name without sounding sarcastic? A: Very. I feel like every time I say "Sherlock," it's in the same tone as if I'm sarcastically saying, "Nice thinking, Sher-lock." Q: If you're going to be blurbed in this weekend's commercials for 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows,' what quote do you hope is used? A: "What a genius movie you made here, Sher-lock." Mike Ryan, Moviefone Q: Based on 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows,' how many degrees has Sir Arthur Conan Doyle rolled over in his grave? Just 180 degrees, or has he completed his full rotation? A: I'd say his full rotation is complete. You can contact Mike Ryan directly on Twitter Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Alvin and also the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked: Film Review

Vital Pictures chairman and Boss Kaira Greyhas signed a brand new five-year deal to stay using the studio until early 2017, a resource near to the studio confirmed.our editor recommendsParamount Boss Kaira Gray Buys $15.5 Million Apartment in NY's Carlyle Hotel (Exclusive) The founding father of management and production company Brillstein-Gray Entertainment was named Boss of Vital in 2005. It's been a large year for that studio: over Thanksgiving weekend Vital entered its record of $1.714 billion in annual domestic earnings. Gray continues to be accountable for new, lucrative franchises for studio -- Transformers, Paranormal Activity and G.I. Joe counseled me released on his watch. Gray has additionally introduced several large-title producers in to the Vital fold, including J.J. Abrams and Michael Bay, each of whom have first-look handles the studio. After trailing other galleries for a long time, Vital has increased ahead when it comes to box-office share of the market under Grey's leadership. In 2007, the studio shot to No. 1, consuming $1.5 billion in the domestic box office. It arrived No. 2 the following 3 years, even though it is running at No. 1 this season with $1.76 billion in domestic revenues (Warner Bros. follows carefully with $1.66 billion),though that achievement is partially because of disbursing others' films. Vital has already established success disbursing DreamWorks Animation movies, though that relationship is within question as Boss Jeffrey Katzenberg searches for other available choices in front of the finish of his company's alliance using the studio in 2012. Also, Vital has been doing well disbursing Marvel Galleries films -- including Iron Guy and Iron Guy 2, which together made $1.2 billion worldwide -- but Disney will release future Marvel projects after obtaining the organization for $4.24 billion last year. (The Marvel distribution deal was among Grey's initial moves at Vital.) At the start of Gray's tenure, Vital acquired DreamWorks for $1.6 billion however the companies separated in 2008 following a rocky tenure that survived a bit more than 2 yrs. (Vital ongoing to distribute DreamWorks films through 2009.) Gray created production company Plan B with Kaira Pitt and Jennifer Aniston in 2002. The organization includes a first-look cope with Vital. In November, Gray bought a $15.5 million co-op apartment in the Carlyle Hotel in NY, though his primary residence remains in Bel-Air. Email: Daniel.Burns@THR.com Twitter: @DanielNMiller PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery Hollywood's Greatest Property Deals each week: Jennifer Lopez, Jim Wiatt, Kaira Gray Related Subjects Kaira Gray Vital Pictures

Diane Keaton Could've Dated Steve Jobs: 'What an Idiot I Was' (Video)

Donald Trump announced that he is backing out of moderating a Republican debate in Iowa on Dec. 27.our editor recommendsDonald Trump Scolds Michele Bachmann as Debate Implodes, Teases Return to Presidential RaceDonald Trump's GOP Debate: Rick Perry Becomes Fourth Candidate Who Won't Participate Why? Because the billionaire says he may still run. "It is very important to me that the right Republican candidate be chosen to defeat the failed and very destructive Obama Administration, but if that Republican, in my opinion, is not the right candidate, I am not willing to give up my right to run as an Independent candidate," Trump said in his statement. "Therefore, so that there is no conflict of interest within the Republican Party, I have decided not to be the moderator of the Newsmax debate." PHOTOS: 10 Hollywood Players That Will Make a Difference in the 2012 Elections Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum were the only Republican candidates who had agreed to appear at the Dec. 27 debate moderated by Trump. After the announcement came that Trump would be moderating the Dec. 27, some of the candidates, including Ron Paul and Jon Huntsman, expressed their belief that the debate was just for spectacle and refused to attend. "This isn't about ratings for Donald Trump; this is about jobs for the American people," Huntsman told CNBC when he announced he would not participate. Several prominent Republicans have reportedly urged candidates to skip the event. They predicted it would be a media circus and a distraction from important issues. PHOTOS: The Movies and Stars Dems vs. GOPers Love (and Love to Hate) On Tuesday morning, The Hollywood Reporter spoke with Trump, who admitted that he was wavering on his decision to moderate the debate. "The problem is the Republicans are afraid that if I run as an independent candidate, they don't want to have a debate and then have me announce that I'm running as an independent candidate," Trump told THR. Trump also told THR that he is still considering a run for president as an independent candidate. He told THR that he wouldn't make any announcements until after the finale of The Celebrity Apprentice. The new season premeires on Sunday, Feb. 12 and the finale airs May 20. PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery Box Office Politics: The Movies and Stars Dems vs. GOPers Love (and Love to Hate) Related Topics Donald Trump Politics

Salma Hayek Confesses She Once Interceded For Breasts

First Launched: December 8, 2011 3:31 PM EST Credit: Getty Images La, Calif. -- Caption Salma Hayek attends the Puss In Boots NY screening within the Hearst Tower on October 24, 2011Salma Hayek is famous on her shaped physique, nevertheless the Latina actress revealed she once asked for some Holy intervention when she will be a flat-chested kid. I used to be the youngest in school and many types of these women were starting to obtain them which i wasnt getting anything I used to be really scared, Salma revealed while tape a feel and look for Britains The Graham Norton Show, per The Daily Mail. Really, Salma mentioned her once-small frame motivated ribbing from her childhood friends. I used to be getting taunted a good deal because everyone was older which i had been the skinny tomboy, she revealed. The ribbing am bad, the Puss in Boots star mentioned she asked for Jesus for a lot of help. I visited a chapel which in fact had a saint that was made to perform a lot of miracles, she mentioned. I put my hands inside the holy water and went, Please Jesus, produce some breasts. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All rights reserved. These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Jerry Sandusky Arrested on New Child Sex Abuse Charges (Video)

Thanks to the huge audience that tuned in Nov. 18 to see Regis Philbin's last show, Live With Regis & Kelly scored a 6.7 rating that day and a 3.3 rating during the just concluded November sweeps, making it the top rated talk show in national syndication for the period.our editor recommendsRegis Philbin's Final 'Live!' Broadcast Pulls 9.45 Million ViewersRegis Philbin Explains Why Neil Patrick Harris Won't Replace Him on 'Live!'First 'Live!' Episode After Regis Philbin's Departure Draws Good Ratings However, Dr. Phil remains the top talk show for the season to date by a wide margin. Dr. Phil rated 3.2 during the sweeps and has a season to date average rating of 3.2 as well, which translates into 4.2 million people a day watching his show. STORY: Bob Iger Says He's in 'No Rush' to Replace Regis Philbin on 'Live!' That compares to a 2.7 season to date average for Live, which is an average of 3.6 million viewers a day. In the week after Regis left, when Jerry Seinfeld was co-host from Monday through Wednesday before Thanksgiving, Live averaged a 3.4 rating, which is 4.5 million daily viewers. The top show in national syndication for sweeps, for the season and for the 61st sweeps period on a row was Judge Judy, who had an average 7.2 rating for sweeps. That's just above her season to date average rating of 7.1, which translates into 9.6 million viewers a day. Entertainment Tonight with a 4.0 rating during sweeps led the TV magazines for the 85th consecutive sweep. E.T. has a 3.8-rating season to date, which is 5.5 million viewers. It has been the number one magazine show since 1990. The second highest rated talk show is Dr. Oz, which had a 2.8 rating for sweeps, and a 2.9 rating season to date, which is 3.8 million viewers a day. Among shows that debuted this season, Anderson starring Anderson Cooper was tops for sweeps with a 1.4 rating, which is also his season to date average. That is 1.8 million viewers. That means his show has improved since its debut week compared to the sweeps period by 27%. On Wednesday, Warner Bros. Telepictures announced that The Allbritton station group is the latest to renew the one-hour talk show for a second season. That means Anderson is now set to air in more than 89% of the country for its second season beginning in Sept. 2012. Among freshman talk shows Anderson had a more than two to one rating margin over his nearest daytime competitor Jeremy Kyle, who had a .6 rating during sweeps, which is up 20% from his opening week. Season to date Kyle is averaging a .5 rating, which is 712,000 viewers a day. Gloria Allred in We The People also had a .5 rating during sweeps, which is a 25% improvement over her debut week. For the season to date Allred's show rates .5 as well, which is 625000 viewers a day. Among other talk shows Ellen did a 2.5 rating and season to date has a 2.4 rating, which is 3.2 million viewers a day. Maurie rated 2.4 during sweeps and has a 2.3-rating season to date, which is 3.2 million viewers a day. Related Topics Phil McGraw Regis Philbin Anderson Cooper Live! With Kelly

National football league, Broadcast Systems Near to Eight-Year TV Deal Extension (Report)

Jason Aldean was the large champion at Monday evening's American Country Honours in Vegas, taking home six honours, including artist of the season.our editor recommendsAMAs 2011: Taylor Quick Wins Performer of the season Adele Scores Favorite Album Bruno Mars Upsets Justin BieberCMA Honours: Taylor Quick Wins Second Performer of the season TrophyKristin Chenoweth Covers Barbara Underwoods 'Lessons Learned' (Video)Taylor Quick Wins Performer of the season at ACM Honours The singer, the evening's top nominee with Zac Brown Band at eight, also nabbed album of the season for My Kinda Party, touring artist of the season and single of the season with a male artist for "My Kinda Party" in the fan-chosen honours. PHOTOS: Country Crossovers Meanwhile, Barbara Underwood, who had been this past year's top champion with six from the Fender Telecaster trophies, won female artist of the season honors in addition to music video and single of the season with a female artist for "Mama's Song." Kaira Paisley, who had been not present in the ceremony, was named male artist of the season. Blake Shelton won video of the season with a male artist for "Who're You After I'm Not Searching." He devoted the win to his father, that has "been getting quite a rough handful of days." Dick Shelton may be the hospital with pneumonia. The American Idol Show champion Scotty McCreery was named new artist of the season. PHOTOS: 54th annual Grammy Award Nominees Not surprisingly, the show's focus was squarely on new bands's youth movement, with twentysomethings taking in early haul of Fender Telecaster trophies and performances slots. Chris Youthful was the show's early leader, generating breakthrough artist and single of the season for "Voices." Co-host Kristin Chenoweth, introduced directly into keep coming back host Trace Adkins in line, added zing towards the show. The diminutive Broadway star joined the MGM Grand Garden Arena in boxing mitts, a fighter's robe and impossibly tall high heel shoes, throwing injections at her 6-feet-6 counterpart while running circles around him. She then challenged him to some singing contest. After she needed him to sing "Oklahoma," she dropped the robe to show an unnaturally enhanced posterior and released into Adkins' hit "Honky Tonk Badonkadonk." Later, Adkins transported her on stage shackled by his chest inside a baby company. The Connected Press led for this report. PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery Country Crossovers Related Subjects Barbara Underwood Kristin Chenoweth Blake Shelton Kaira Paisley

Father Says Mindy McCready Pushing Luck Over Son

First Published: December 2, 2011 10:23 AM EST Credit: Access Hollywood Caption Mindy McCreadyST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Country singer Mindy McCready is pushing her luck with the legal system by not following a judges order to return her 5-year-old son to the care of her mother in Florida, her ex-boyfriend and father of the boy said Friday. McCready said Thursday she would not bring her son back from Tennessee, despite violating a custody arrangement. McCready took the boy during a recent visit at her fathers Florida home, and a judge signed an order Thursday ordering authorities to take the boy into custody and return him. Its not yet clear whether the singer could face criminal charges. Im doing all this to protect Zander, not stay out of trouble, McCready wrote in an email to The Associated Press on Thursday. I dont think I should be in trouble for protecting my son in the first place. McCready says she is in Tennessee and cannot travel because shes nearly seven months pregnant with twins. The judges order means law enforcement anywhere can pick up the boy and bring him back to Florida. The boys father, Billy McKnight, told the NBC Today show Friday he spoke on the phone with McCready and their boy after the judges deadline expired. He did sound healthy and ok. He wasnt crying or scared, McKnight said about their son. I think she believes she has a case and doesnt realize shes pushing her luck on this one, he said. McCready and her mother have had a long custody battle over the boy. The boy was living with McCreadys mother, who was awarded guardianship in 2007. McCready says her son has suffered abuse at her mothers house; her mother, Gayle Inge, denies the abuse allegations. Once the child is located, we will pick him up and bring him back to Florida, said Terri Durdaller, a spokeswoman for the Florida Department of Children and Families. Although these circumstances are unfortunate for a young child, his safety and well-being are our number one priority. McCready provided a series of emails to the AP with Lee County Judge James Seals ruling to return the boy. Mom has violated the courts custody order and we are simply restoring the child back into our custody, the judge wrote. Nothing more. Nothing less. The court makes nojudgment about whether Mom will or will not competently care for the child while in her custody. It only wants the child back where the court placed him. McCready found fame in the mid-1990s and has lived a complicated life in recent years. In August, she filed a libel suit against her mother and the National Enquirers parent company, American Media Inc., over a story published in the tabloid newspaper that quoted Inge. And in 2008, McCready was admitted to a hospital after police said she cut her wrists and took several pills in a suicide attempt. During the TV show Celebrity Rehab 3 in 2010, McCready came off as a sympathetic figure, and host Dr. Drew Pinsky called her an angel in the season finale. Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.