Tim Burton's 'Frankenweenie' to obtain Imax run

Imax finds the perfect marriage between family and fanboy in Tim Burton's three dimensional animated film "Frankenweenie," that will obtain the Imax treatment when Disney bows the film worldwide on March. 5. The mega-screen exhib, which lately moved forward from delivering family films, has focused its efforts almost solely on genre fare. "Frankenweenie" -- the stop-motion feature remake of Burton's 1984 live-action short -- is really a fanboy film, according to common Burton fanatics and also the original's cult-like recognition. But adults and children also needs to spark towards the three dimensional toon. "Imax includes a lengthy-standing relationship with Tim Burton, whose artistic vision and brilliant storytelling has taken the imagination of audiences all over the world,Inch stated Imax prexy Greg Promote. "Frankenweenie" marks the 4th Burton-directed film to undergo Imax, and also the second this season, after Warner Bros.' "Dark Shadows" launches May 11. Contact Andrew Stewart at andrew.stewart@variety.com

Trailer For Ferrara's Last Day On The Planet

Willem Dafoe waits for 4:44am"Should there be nobody to determine it, I'll watch it," stated Abel Ferrara 18 several weeks ago, because he ready to attempt his latest film. Because it works out, 4:44 Last Day On The Planet is his greatest-profile release in certain years. You will find a trailer!Happening in NY, the film follows Willem Dafoe and Shanyn Leigh (Mrs Ferrara) as Cisko and Skye, a few greeting an incoming armageddon by quarrelling and making love. Cisko then leaves their apartment for any heroin-driven night time journey, prior to the deadline of four:44am, then, it's all regulated over. Like a newscaster comfortably states at the beginning of the clip, "It does not matter where you reside or how much cash you've we are all going to face exactly the same fate in the same moment."This being Ferrara, we are with an ultra-low quality, but it is amazing you skill with stock footage. A clip takes us around Manhattan, and also to Easter time Island, India, and Vatican City, and you will find clips from the Dalai Lama and Nelson Mandela. It's all regulated moored round the rough visage of Dafoe, who made Manderlay andAntichrist with Lars Von Trier, but wasn't a part of Melancholia. It appears he elected to have an apocalypse elsewhere. He labored with Ferrara formerly, around the 1998 adaptation of William Gibson's short story New Rose Hotel.And that is frequent Ferrara collaborator Francis Kuipers around the soundtrack, incidentally, though it may seem it's Tom Waits.4:44 Last Day On The Planet boasts some passionate film press endorsements, and was formally selected for that Venice and NY film festivals.Empire's Damon Smart caught it in Venice and wasn't excessively impressed. Still, as you character has it,"It is the finish around the globe, the finish from the dream. We wanna view it!Inch It will get a restricted release in america on March 23, but we do not possess a date within the United kingdom yet.

William Fichtner Put In Lone Ranger

He's the completely new villain...The saloon entrance doors of casting for your Lone Ranger at Disney have spun once more, ditching Dwight Yoakum out to the dusty desert streets. Okay, so his departured within the revitalised Western is due to organizing issues, the shame. There is however a cheerful ending with this particular tale: William Fichtner remains introduced into replace him!Fichtner will probably be playing theif Butch Cavendish, getting his usual serving from the products the kids Today are wont to call "teh awesome" for the role. Lone Ranger already boasts Armie Hammer since the titular masked hero, using the Actor-kaira Pitt as his partner-in-law-keeping, Tonto. James Badge Dale is on as Serta Reid, the Ranger's older brother, with Ruth Wilson as Dan's wife and Tom Wilkinson and Helena Bonham Carter in other roles. Gore Verbinski is pointing the film at this time around, ready for just about any May 31 release next season.Fichtner has recently made an appearance concentrate on both Neil Blomkamp's Elysium and Phantom, which finds him working alongside Erection dysfunction Harris. He's also part of Quentin Dupieux's madcap follow-around Rubber, the likely properly titled Wrong. Since his last villain role was absolutely the most effective factor about Drive Angry (he webchatted here), we're rather searching toward this casting.

Adrianne Palicki sits down for 'Coffee'

PalickiHaving wrapped the female lead in Paramounts summer tentpole G.I. Joe: Retaliation, Adrianne Palicki is set to join Glenn Howerton in the CollegeHumor pic Coffee Town. Brad Copeland (Arrested Development) is writing and and making his feature directorial debut with the workplace comedy, which co-stars Ben Schwartz, Steve Little and Josh Groban. Story follows three thirty-something friends who band together when their freeloading existence is threatened. Palicki will play Becca, a coffee-loving nurse who Howertons character has a crush on. Ricky Van Veen is producing for CollegeHumor, which is financing the R-rated laffer. Production is set to begin next week in Los Angeles. Palicki, who previously starred on Friday Night Lights, will soon be seen alongside Chris Hemsworth and Josh Hutcherson in the Red Dawn remake, which Open Road Films releases November 2. Shes repped by UTA, Anonymous Content and attorney David Fox. Contact Jeff Sneider at jeff.sneider@variety.com

Would You Pay to Watch March Madness Online?

The fall TV season is taking shape. Networks have ordered dozens of new pilots starring familiar faces including Zachary Levi, Mindy Kaling, Mandy Moore and Sarah Silverman, and from proven producers like Josh Schwartz, J.J. Abrams, Greg Berlanti and Kevin Williamson. Also making a comeback this year: Iconic characters including Green Arrow, Carrie Bradshaw, Sherlock Holmes and Beauty and the Beast. To keep track of who's doing what, read our complete list of all the series projects in contention and check back for updates on their status. Here are the CBS pilots: (Click here for ABC, CW, Fox and NBC.) Read More > Other Links From TVGuide.com FelicityThe West WingJonny Lee MillerMandy MooreSarah SilvermanKevin WilliamsonGreg BerlantiZachary LeviToni TrucksJ.J. AbramsJennifer LevinJosh SchwartzSherri CooperBrothers & SistersEli StoneRobert DohertyKevin FallsMindy KalingJamie TarsesCovert AffairsHappy Endings

A&E orders 'Be the Boss' series

A&E has given a seven-episode order to "Be the Boss," a reality skein born of the good fortune bestowed on an employee featured in a 2010 episode of CBS' "Undercover Boss.""Be the Boss," from "Undercover Boss" shingle Studio Lambert, will revolve around a competition between two employees of a franchise-based company. The employees think they're vying for a promotion, but in fact the winner will be handed the keys to a franchise or new branch of their own.The project was initially shot as a pilot for CBS last year, but with slots for new shows on CBS hard to come by, Studio Lambert's Stephen Lambert and Eli Holzman set their sights on cable.The inspiration for the hourlong show stemmed from the 2010 episode of "Undercover Boss" that featured 7-Eleven CEO Joe DePinto. DePinto was so impressed by the work ethic he saw in Igor Finkler, a 7-Eleven driver from Texas featured in the episode, that a few months after the seg aired, he made the Russian immigrant the head of a 7-Eleven store of his own.A&E sees "Be the Boss" as a good fit for its aud at a time when the job market remains incredibly difficult for many Americans. The show is a little more competition-based than most of A&E's fare, but it's grounded in the realities of the workplace, said David McKillop, A&E's exec veep of programming."Given the mood of the country I think it's going to resonate strongly," said McKillop. "These are not fantasy jobs. This is a competition that takes into account hard work and intelligence, and shows the kind of skill sets that someone needs to run their own business."McKillop emphasized that Studio Lambert's track record with "Undercover Boss" convinced A&E that the producers could pull off "Be the Boss," which will require a high level of secrecy among participants in the show and strong relationships with corporate America.Lambert and Holzman are exec producers of "Be the Boss" along with McKillop and A&E's Drew Tappon and Nicole Reed. Scott Koondel, prexy of distribution for CBS TV Distribution, played matchmaker between Studio Lambert and A&E. A&E owns the show and will handle international distribution.There's no word yet on a premiere date. Studio Lambert is now finalizing the corporate participants for the first batch of episodes.Holzman echoed McKillop's thoughts on the show's potential to tap into the national mood at a moment that has spurred the Occupy movement and other protests over the divide between the haves and have-nots in the workplace."With 'Undercover Boss' we realized that we'd struck a chord with a show that brings the 1% face-to-face with the 99%," Holzman said. "We think this is just the beginning. We want to continue to put a positive message out there about the American entrepreneurial spirit." Contact Cynthia Littleton at cynthia.littleton@variety.com

The Voice and Glee Collide! Adam Levine's New Record Label Signs Matthew Morrison

The Voice, Glee Two stars from two of TV's biggest musical series are about to make some beautiful music together, literally. The Voice's Adam Levine has signed Glee star Matthew Morrison to his new record label, 222, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Watch videos of Matthew Morrison Morrison's album is due sometime in the spring, according to a news release announcing the formation of 222. "Starting my own label has been a longtime goal of mine and I am thrilled to be at the point in my career where it is finally happening," Levine said in a statement. "I am excited for everyone to hear Matthew's forthcoming album. Great things are in store for him with this release." Morrison, 33, released his self-titled debut album through Mercury Records last May. The album peaked at No. 24 and included the hit "Summer Rain." The record also included a cover song he performed on the Glee Season 2 finale - "Still Got Tonight." "Adam and I share the same vision as we begin working on my record together," Morrison said. Catch up on The Voice with our episode recaps Morrison is set to guest-co-host Live! with Kelly on Tuesday, Feb. 21 and will co-star in the upcoming film What to Expect When You're Expecting. Are you excited for Morrison's new CD? Do you want him and Levine to collaborate on a song, a la "Moves Like Jagger?" Sound off below!