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!

Bardem uncovers passion project

BardemFor the Wild Bunch-offered "Sons from the Clouds: The Final Colony," which world preems like a Berlinale Special, Javier Bardem required on maybe probably the most difficult role of his existence: producer of the documentary concerning the plight from the Saharawi people.Through interviews, Bardem's voice-over, action sequences as well as animation, the Alvaro Longoria-helmed "Sons" shows why and how the Western Sahara, abandoned by The country and annexed by The other agents in the 1975 Eco-friendly March, grew to become, based on a U.N. statement, a colony -- the final in Africa, noted Bardem -- departing 200,000 Saharawis residing in desert refugee camps, mostly in South-West Algeria.Bardem and Longoria attended the fifth Sahara Film Festival in 2008, locked in refugee camps."The only real factor we all know pretty much how you can do is make films, therefore we made the decision to create one around the Saharawi people, whose situation usually will get pressed to the rear of political and diplomatic agendas," stated Bardem.They hardly understood the things they were letting themselves set for.Probably the most telling moments in "Sons" document Bardem and Longoria's challenges in basically putting the documentary together.It offers shaky covert footage of the Saharawi protest about living conditions in November 2010. "The Arab Spring really began there," stated Bardem. Bardem is viewed on the telephone, trying to tie lower interviews in vain.Despite 4 years of efforts, Bardem stated no Moroccan was willing to take the record about why the nation has blocked a referendum, purchased through the Un, on Saharawi self-determination."We attempted government authorities, intellectuals: Everyone declined to talk,Inch stated Bardem."The down sides we experienced function as a metaphor for a realistic look at the Sahawaris," stated Longoria.Profits around the film will be delivered to education or health orgs within the Western Sahara, he added."Sons" is created by Bardem's Pinguin Films, Longoria's Morena Films and Candescent Films within the U.S.Spain's Canal Plus has acquired "Sons," Longoria stated.Wild Bunch has struck pre-sales and can initiate a sales campaign in Berlin."But simply opening in Berlin is large, a lot more than we have ever imagined," Bardem stated. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

Ricky Martin Brings the Duende to Glee Should He Return?

Vanessa Lengies, Ricky Martin and Naya Rivera Ricky Martin made his Glee debut Tuesday and the "Livin' La Vida Loca" singer proved not only that he's sexy and he knows it, but also showed himself to be a guest star with mucho potential. Martin played David Martinez, the night school Spanish teacher who can sing, dance and roll his Rs so fast it makes Mr. Schue's head spin. After David explained the advantage of learning foreign languages through song, and shared his own hopes to start a night school glee club, Mr. Schue (Matthew Morrison) welcomed David to New Directions to help promote his latest nugget of whiteboard wisdom - latin week. Watch full episodes of Glee Although no one can ever hope to rival the nutty brilliance of Holly Holiday's Mary Todd Lincoln impersonation, David proved an equally worthy rival for Mr. Schue when it comes to teachers who the kids love. David has the moves and he knows the language - apparently unlike Will, whose hands seemed glued to his Spanish-English dictionary throughout the episode. Above all he was pretty darn inspiring (read: funny!) as an ex-teeth model who just wants to give the world something more lasting than his pearly white grin. Despite his best efforts, including a slammin' matador outfit, Mr. Schue eventually gave in to haters (dang, Santana, why you gotta be so mean?) and stepped down as Spanish teacher. This not only means that Will gets his own shot at impersonating Mary Todd as McKinely's new history teacher, but that David will be taking over in the Spanish department - and that news coincides with a report that producers would like Martin to return as early as this spring, and possibly down the line as a series regular. So we ask you: Do you think Martin would be a good permanent addition Glee? Vote in our poll and sound off on Martin's performance and the episode in the comments below! Do you want Ricky Martin back on Glee? Yes, the show could always use more duende No, one bilingual performance of "Sexy and I Know It" is enough, and doesn't Glee already have 72 other characters to service? vote view results

Sanaa Lathan, Jonathan Groff Land Regular Roles on Boss

Jonathan Groff Sanaa Lathan and Jonathan Groff are actually cast as series regulars for Boss' second season, Deadline.com reviews.The Starz drama stars Kelsey Grammer as cruel mayor Tom Kane in Chicago. Lathan (The Cleveland Show) may have formidable Chief of Staff to Kane's rival, Alderman Ross. Groff, who recurs on Glee, may have a smart new staffer in Kane's office.Homeland, Modern Family as well as the Artist Top Golden GlobesGrammer recently won the most effective Actor Golden Globe for his portrayal round the newcomer series.

Kino Lorber snags rights to 'Broken Cameras'

Kino Lorber has acquired U.S. and Canadian rights to the documentary "5 Broken Cameras," which recently received the World Cinema Directing Award at Sundance."Cameras" centers on Palestinian resistance in the West Bank, chronicled by first-time Palestinian director Emad Burnat and Israeli filmmaker Guy Davidi and filmed from Burnat's perspective as a Palestinian farm laborer. The pic was shot pver six years using five different video cameras - all destroyed in the process of documenting the family's life and non-violent Palestinian protests.Kino Lorber noted that "5 Broken Cameras" continues its support of Palestinian and Israeli productions such as "Ajami" and "Beaufort" that illuminate long-standing issues in the Middle East. The film won a Special Jury and an Audience Award at the International Documentary Festival of Amsterdam.Kino Lorber plans to release "5 Broken Cameras" to the theatrical, non-theatrical and educational markets in late summer - before a home video and digital release at the end of the year with TV following.This acquisition was negotiated between Kino Lorber CEO Richard Lorber and VP Elizabeth Sheldon and Catherine Le Clef, President of the Paris-based international sales agency CAT&Docs. Contact Dave McNary at dave.mcnary@variety.com

'Star Wars' game boost Ea coffers

'Star Wars: That Old Republic'The Pressure is by using Ea per month following the discharge of "The Exorcist: That Old Republic," regarded as probably the most costly videogame ever created.The writer stated Wednesday that two million copies of the overall game, that cost nearly $200 million to create, happen to be offered since 12 ,. 20, while 1.7 million of their purchasers are active customers, having to pay the $15 fee every month to experience the overall game."The Exorcist" assisted EA publish a 17% rise in revenue of $1.65 billion because of its fiscal third quarter, throughout the 3 month period that ended 12 ,. 31, while profits rose 71% to $334 million, when modified for that deferral of digital revenue.On the non-modified basis, EA simplified its internet loss to $205 million from the $322 million loss last year.Like many gamemakers, EA is turning more to on the internet in an effort to put more gold coin in the coffers, because of the greater income, along with a constant flow of subscription-based revenue it may collect. That sector from the games biz produced $7 billion this past year, based on Parks & Affiliates."The Exorcist: That Old Republic is creating a committed community of gamers ... and growing," EA Boss John Riccitiello stated.The gamemaker's Nucleus registration system presently has a database in excess of 168 million customers, while Origin, EA's online shop has registered a lot more than 9.3 million customers and produced a lot more than $100 million since launch from games it's offered with Warner Bros., THQ, Capcom, Trio and Robot Entertainment. Its first free-to-play mobile game, "The Sim cards: FreePlay" was the very best-grossing iPad application in December. EA also obtained with "Battleground 3" and soccer title "FIFA 12," throughout the vacation quarter. Have offered a lot more than ten million models, while "Madden National football league 12" has moved nearly 5 million models up to now.Shares from the Redwood City, Calif.-based company dipped 14 cents to shut at $18.44 because of EA expecting revenue in the future among $925 million and $975 million, below anticipation when its current quarter systems up March 12. However the stock rose a lot more than 4% following the market closed, to $19.20. Contact Marc Graser at marc.graser@variety.com

Paladin sets 'Otter' docu for U.S.

'Otter 501'Paladin has signed on as U.S. distributor for wildlife docu "Otter 501," with intends to release the film in theaters this spring."Otter," in the filmmaking team at Ocean Galleries Foundation, informs the storyline of the orphaned otter pup, known as 501, who's saved with a team of biologists in the Monterey Bay Aquarium, then brought to an adoptive ocean otter mother.Paralleling the film's narrative, among the aquarium's youthful volunteers, Katie, is promoting a number of Facebook video posts that chronicle her very own knowledge about the save."501 is among the more adorable animals we will have onscreen this season,Inch stated Paladin prexy Mark Urman.Paladin intends to first release "Otter" in West Coast marketplaces, including Dallas, Tigard and also the San Francisco Bay Area. Pic preems Thursday in the Santa Barbara Film Festival. Contact Andrew Stewart at andrew.stewart@variety.com

Scramble for 'Clybourne'

Theater professionals are scrambling to tug together traders to mount play "Clybourne Park" on Broadway after lead producer Scott Rudin abruptly attracted the 2009 week. The exit of Rudin and also the traders leaves the show underfunded just days just before the development, presently playing a run at Center Theater Group in L.A., wound up being to possess moved for the Primary Stem. Rudin's partner round the project, Stuart Thompson, can also be forget about involved. Jordan Roth, prexy of theater owner Jujamcyn Theaters, is a type of people attempting to reassemble a team for "Clybourne." The play was set to land within the Walter Kerr Theater, one of the Broadway houses possessed by Jujamcyn. One producer that was formerly aboard, Gotham nonprofit Lincoln subsequently subsequently Center Theater, is predicted to remain attached when the show proceed, however it wasn't in a position to enter charge producer role. Nobody involved would speak round the record in regards to the situation, but a couple of players ongoing to become positive the save operation would succeed. The turmoil expects the Broadway bow from the demonstrate that made an appearance poised being major contender inside the 2012 legit honours season, due to the plaudits "Clybourne" acquired within the Off Broadway bow at Playwrights Horizons noisy . 2010. In those days Bruce Norris' play stirred talk from the instant Rialto transfer, however, if the move didn't pan the script ongoing being staged at regionals across the country. Title also acquired the 2011 Pulitzer for drama. The current production at L.A.'s Center Theater Group, which reassembles the cast and helmer in the Playwright Horizons version, was put together with the expectation the show can make the jump to NY. Turmoil originates from a rapid diminishing between Rudin -- the film, TV and stage producer whose tuner "It of Mormon" can be a top grosser -- and Norris, a scribe and actor who had previously been in discussions to are likely involved on Rudin's approaching TV adaptation of novel "The Corrections." It's mentioned that whenever Norris all of a sudden backed from "Corrections" this year's week, Rudin responded by departing "Clybourne." Wanting for just about any quick recovery, Roth while others are really working overtime to secure the show's complete capital, prone to can be found in around $2.5 million. Loosely inspired by "A Raisin on the planet,Inch "Clybourne Park" concentrates on the social, economic and racial changes in the changing Chicago neighborhood. For your current version, a reprise in the Playwrights Horizons original, Pam MacKinnon helms a cast including Frank Wood, Very A. Dickinson and Jeremy Shamos, among others. If "Clybourne" helps it be for the Rialto ultimately, it'll sign up for a slate of Broadway plays including "Other Desert Urban centers,Inch "The Author" and "Peter as well as the Starcatchers," among others. Contact Gordon Cox at gordon.cox@variety.com