Tate Donovan Joins Argo

With Taylor Schilling & Nelson FranklinNow that Ben Affleck is starting work on real-life hostage rescue drama Argo, he's been filling in the few remaining roles left to cast, with Tate Donovan, Taylor Schilling and Nelson Franklin all scoring jobs. As well as calling the shots, Affleck is leading up the cast as Tony Mendez, a CIA infiltration expert who masterminded a fake science fiction film to use as a cover to help extract six American civilians from captivity in Tehran. Good Night, and Good Luck's Donovan is on to play Bob Anders, one of the main consular officers, while Dark Matter's Schilling will be Christine Mendez, Tony's wife, who has the unenviable job of worrying for her husband's safety when he's out on dangerous missions. Franklin - probably most recognizable for his recent turn as Comeau in Scott Pilgrim Vs the World - is appearing as a reporter. They're joining a top-notch cast that includes Bryan Cranston, John Goodman, Kyle Chandler and Alan Arkin. Affleck's working from Chris Terrio's script, itself adapted from Joshuah Bearman's 2007 Wired article, which chronicled the quirky true story of how the CIA and Canadian intelligence types cooked up the idea of Argo, a Hollywood film which the diplomats could pretend to be working on in order to sneak out of Iran.

Glam Slam: All The VMA Style Action!

By Ryan PattersonLOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Last year at the MTV VMAs we got the meat dress.this year, we got Lady Gagas male alter ego Jo Calderone, who wore a simple black Dior jacket, white tee and black Brooks Brothers pants all night. So it was a bit of a style letdown for me without the outrageous Gaga to shake things up. Heres how it all breaks down: LOOKING GREATBEYONCE Congrats!!!!! Will there ever be a more glamorous mommy-to-be than Beyonce? The mega-star showed off her mini bump first in a loose orange silk one-shouldered Lanvin gown and then at the end of performing her song Love on Top while decked out in head-to-toe Dolce & Gabbana, she opened her purple sequined jacket and rubbed her belly. Such a cute moment- so happy for her and Jay-Z! KELLY ROWLANDBeyonces fellow Destinys Child member also looked amazing in a Falguni & Shane Peacock black-and-gold mini adorned with feathers and leather! She also rocked sexy studded Christian Louboutins. Love her look! ZOE SALDANAAlso went with a short dress looking gorgeous, as usual, in a black embellished mini with plunging neckline. Both the dress, which showed off her long, lean legs, and the shoes are by French designer Barbara Bui from the Fall 2011 Collection. BRITNEY SPEARSThe Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Honoree kept things simple and looked cute in a black sequined Moschino jumper, which she paired with peep-toe black booties. PREDICTIBLY WILDNICKI MINAJWhere does one begin with this outfit? The crazy cotton candy wig, the face mask, the ice cream cone necklace, the mirrors on her dress, the crazy stuffed animal thingee? Tokyo inspires this outfit, Nicki told us. Harajuku is something I have been absorbing for a very long time. She gave Gaga some competition in the over-the-top outfits department and she succeeded in a very cheeky way. She kept things fun and interesting. KATY PERRYI just felt like being colorful and fun and with me, I am okay with self deprecation, Katy Perry told us last night. That was the inspiration for tonight to have a laugh. And Katy succeeded with her colorful series of outfits. The Video of the Year winner wore four different ensembles throughout the evening, each more colorful than the last! The pink hair, the Tom Ford purple gown with lace top, the Atelier Versace blue geisha mini with matching parasol, the Dior yellow cube hatI think she represented every color in the rainbow! She always keeps us guessing and thats why we love her. MILEY CYRUSI didnt know if it was too, like, fancy-dancy for the VMAs but its all about, you know, being as wild as you want to be, Miley told us. Grrr! In a long-sleeved long gown that was part animal print, part floral print, this Roberto Cavalli was all over the place and seemed too mature for the young star. THE JERSEY SHORE LADIESEnough said. Click here for more photos from the MTV VMAs. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved.This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Casting Company directors Audition for any Contract Renewal

Discussions are scheduled to start Monday between your galleries and unionized freelance casting company directors for any renewal from the CD's current three-year collective negotiating agreement, which expires September 30.The casting company directors may aim to have galleries agree to cover casting assistants throughout pilot season. A dispute about the problem started captured, however the CD's were not able to to achieve any ground at that time.The present agreement sets minimum compensation for connect CD's focusing on television projects, but leaves CD's wages, and connect CD's wages on theatrical projects, open for individual settlement. Other key provisions from the brief agreement construct employer contribution rates for pension and health, and then leave open the potential of talking about "new media issues."It isn't known which, if any, of those issues will estimate the discussions.The Compact disks are symbolized by Teamsters Local people 399 (La) and 817 (New You are able to), as the galleries and producers are symbolized through the Alliance of movement Picture and tv Producers. Talks are scheduled to operate through Friday. The Hollywood Reporter

Judge: No Sequestering Jackson Wrongful death Jury

La, Calif. -- A judge, proclaiming his belief within the honesty of jurors, declined Thursday to order sequestration for individuals who'll serve within the much talked about involuntary wrongful death trial from the physician billed in Michael Jacksons dying. Jurors wish to accomplish the best factor, Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor told lawyers. He stated individuals who serve within the situation of Dr. Conrad Murray is going to be making tremendous sacrifices and securing them up could be cruel. He stated research has proven that sequestered jurors frequently describe themselves as feeling like inmates. Jurors have lives, Pastor stated. We take them off using their lives during these terrible economic occasions. Pastor stated he was certain that jurors would follow his instructions to prevent contact with publicity, but he rebuffed a defense argument he rescind a choice to televise the trial. Defense attorney Erectile dysfunction Chernoff stated the tv coverage would feed an military of bloggers who does supply their very own interpretation of the items continued in the court. Chernoff, mentioning to common media coverage from the Casey Anthony trial, known as the commentary an issue. May be the problem youre mentioning towards the exercise from the First Amendment? requested the judge. He added, I decline, at this time, to amend my ruling. The Very First Amendment is just one of our most valued concepts and the authority to comment is a component of this. I've more belief and respect for jurors than the others do, Pastor stated. Pastor, who had stated earlier the county couldn't manage to sequester jurors, stated the cash wasn't the determining factor. The problem of cost isn't the overriding consideration, he stated. Justice trumps everything. If sequestration was warranted, he stated, he'd have purchased it despite the fact that the price would exceed half-a-million dollars. If the would be a close call, I'd order sequestration no matter cost, he stated. It's not a detailed call. Murrays lawyers had contended that sequestration was the only method to ensure a reasonable trial. When the situation including the dying from the King of Pop didnt justify sequestration then there likely is not another situation by which its warranted, stated Chernoff. Defense motions particularly reported TV personality Nancy Sophistication, who they stated used her Television show to campaign for conviction of Casey Anthony, the Florida mother who was simply billed with killing her 2-year-old daughter and was found innocent with a sequestered jury. Pastor reported numerous studies he'd investigated on sequestration and stated sequestered jurors have reported being so frustrated the isolation interfered using their fair assessment from the evidence and also the law. Jury selection is scheduled to start within the Jackson situation on Sept. 8, with opening claims slated for Sept. 27. Murray could face 4 years imprisonment if charged of involuntary wrongful death. Government bodies have accused him of giving a fatal dose from the anesthetic propofol along with other sedative drugs within the bed room of Jacksons leased mansion on June 25, 2009. Pastor has noted that the jury hasnt been sequestered in La because the O.J. Simpson murder trial. In another development, prosecutors filed a motion trying to exclude or limit the testimony of 26 witnesses including Jacksons many healthcare companies along with a police detective who took part in Jacksons 2003 child molestation analysis in Santa Maria. Jackson was found innocent in a hollywood 2005 trial and prosecutors stated within their motion that such testimony does not matter and highly inflammatory. The present situation should target the occasions all around the health care presented to Michael Jackson by Conrad Murray, stated the motion. The situation shouldn't be permitted to deteriorate into an unfair, unwarranted and irrelevant attack about the deceased victim. They requested a legal court to close any mention of the the molestation situation. Copyright 2011 by Connected Press. All privileges reserved.These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Pandoras First Earnings Call Upbeat

Everybody agrees that broadband music site Pandora is a great service, but is it a great business? We’ll start to see now: The company, which went public in June, had its first earnings call today, reporting second-quarter revenue ($67 million) and profit (2 cents per share) that both exceeded analyst expectations. Adsales and subscriptions more than doubled compared with last quarter, the company said.Looking ahead, Pandora forecasts estimate-beating revenue of $69.5 million-$72.5 million and even to a loss of 2 cents a share (excluding items) in the current quarter and a loss of 5 cents-7 cents for the year as it figures out how to fight competition from fellow streaming service Spotify, Sirius XM and terrestrial radio andblend commercials into its free model. The stock rose after hours on the news.

The from the Rock Breaking News on Twitter

Over the past weekend, Dwayne "The Rock" Manley Tweeted the announcement that Bruce Willis was formally joining the cast of 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation.' Tweets such as this have grown to be commonplace for that Rock -- the man loves to break news! Remember, this is actually the guy who first Tweeted concerning the dying of Osama Bin Laden. The Rock became a member of Twitter on Feb 14, 2011, and, little did we all know after that it, involved prepared to alter the world together with his Team Take It mantra along with a steady diet of remarkably accurate -- although not essential -- breaking news tales. With this, we searched through each of the Rock's 1568 Tweets (and counting) to create you the from the Rock breaking news. The Rock breaks this news he became a member of Twitter. The Rock breaks this news he was almost cast in 'Charlie and also the Chocolate Factory.' The Rock Breaks this news that UFC 128 is presently happening. The Rock breaks this news of Osama Bin Laden's dying. The Rock breaks this news the Rock continues to be alive. The Rock breaks this news that it's May fourth. Retraction! The Rock breaks this news that it's really not May 4, but, rather, May 5. The Rock breaks this news the world isn't ending. The Rock breaks this news that 'Fast Five' makes lots of money. The Rock breaks this news he continues to be nominated to have an award. The Rock breaks this news that Dallas has won the National basketball association Finals. The Rock breaks this news that Boston has won the Stanley Cup. The Rock breaks this news he will have Charlie Pride. The Rock breaks this news that you will see a sixth 'Fast and Furious' movie. The Rock breaks this news that he'll be in 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation.' The Rock breaks this news he was nominated for any Teen Choice Award. The Rock breaks this news that Tom Cruise includes a job. The Rock breaks this news that his ex-girlfriend's mother is Bigfoot. The Rock breaks this news that 'Fast Five' won a teenager Choice Award. The Rock breaks this news that Bruce Willis come in 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation.' You are able to contact Mike Ryan on Twitter. Follow Moviefone on Twitter.

Kate Winslet Flees From Blaze On Richard Branson's Private Caribbean Island

LONDON - Kate Winsletand her family were among twenty people who were forced to flee when a fire broke out at Richard Branson'sluxury island retreat, Necker Island, the tycoon said Monday. In comments released to the media here, the founder of the Virgin brand said Winslet, her children and his wife, son and daughter were among those who had escaped the blaze. "Around 20 people were in the house and they all managed to get out and they are all fine," Branson said in comments released to the British media. "We had a really bad tropical storm with winds up to 90 miles per hour. A big lightning storm came around 4 a.m. and hit the house. Branson said his sonSamhad rushed to the main residence that was most affected to try and get people out, but disclosed that the building had been mostly destroyed, including a collection of photographs. "The main house is completely destroyed and the fire is not yet completely out. My office was based in the house and I have lost thousands of photographs which is very sad." "My son Sam rushed to the house and helped get everyone out. Kate Winslet, her boyfriend and her family were there and Hollyand some of her friends were also staying. My mother was there and they managed to get her out and she is fine." Branson bought the luxury spot in the British Virgin Islands in the early eighties and said that he would rebuild the home as soon as possible. "It's very much the Dunkirk spirit here," he added. Related Topics Kate Winslet International

Comedy Central Greenlights Animated Series Produced By Daniel Tosh

Comedy Central is expanding its relationship with Daniel Tosh, co-creator/star of the highly rated series Tosh.0. The cable network has handed a series order to Brickleberry, an animated series executive produced by Tosh, who will also voice a character. Created/executive produced by comedians Waco O'Guin and Roger Black, Brickleberry revolves around a group of dysfunctional forest rangers at a national park. The series, which has received a 10-episode order, will begin production this fall for a premiere in early 2012. Fox 21 is producing.

Exclusive: Colin Farrell On Total Recall

'I get to say 'Who the hell am I?''To paraphrase Lady Bracknell: remaking one much-loved kitsch classic is ballsy; remaking two takes cojones the size of '80s Space Hoppers. A single misstep and a small army of fanboys is poised to descend on your doorstep with pitchforks and a seize-and-desist writ. {Total Recall First Look}Ask Colin Farrell, though, and there's more than enough daylight between Len Wiseman's Total Recall - like Fright Night - and its predecessor to dispel the spectre of Arnie, Johnnycab and the camp joys of the red planet. It's really different, Farrell told Empire. The story is very much inspired by the Philip K. Dick short story (We Can Remember It For You Wholesale) but it's been changed significantly. The world created is very different from the world in the original. I love the original but it's different enough that it warrants retelling. Click below to hear from Farrell and his fellow Total Recallers, Bryan Cranston, Jessica Biel, Kate Beckinsale and John Cho, from the floor of Comic-Con. Or head here - via virtual Space Hopper - for a full report of the movie's Comic-Con panel. . Total Recall is out on August 22, 2012.

Supernova - Wenn die Sonne explodiert

A scientific possibility turns into a terrifying reality once the most effective pressure within the world intends to hurtle home. An astrophysicist Christopher Richardson who finds out the sun is going to explode, and go ahead and take Earth by using it, unless of course he is able to try to prevent it. Tia Carrere, Peter Fonda, Emma Samms, and Lance Henriksen complete the overall game cast.