FILM/ FIRST "TINTIN POSTER RELEASED: Paramount has released the first poster from "The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn," a collaboration between Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson, who produce, alongside Kathleen Kennedy. Spielberg directs. The poster shows star Jamie Bell in silhouette. The holiday tentpole will be released on December 23 in 3D. It's based off the famous comic book series penned by Herge. Bell stars as a globetrotting reporter who goes head-to-head against the villainous Red Rackham, played by Daniel Craig. Andy Serkis, Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Gad Elmaleh, Toby Jones and Mackenzie Crook also co-star. Jackson's Weta Digital developed the performance-capture technology that Jackson will use when he directs the 2nd film in the franchise.
BOOKS & FILM/ BIDDING WAR FOR "PECULIAR CHILDREN": A spirited book auction sparked last evening in Hollywood for "Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children," a fantasy novel from author Ransom Riggs. The project hit all the studios Monday with most said to be interested. Reports say Fox has made a huge bid already, with more bids to come. The book doesn’t hit stores until June 7 but it’s already drawing huge Hollywood buzz, with studio execs reortedly hailing its combination of super powers, dark humor, spooky tone and heart. The story centers on a boy who grows up enraptured by his grandfather’s tale of an island of monsters and kids with powers. When his grandfather is killed, the now 16 year old boy finds himself on the island, exploring the ruins of an abandoned orphanage and discovering that the stories he heard were not only true, but only he can help stop the remaining hidden children, living in a time loop, from creatures who would destroy them. The book comes with creepy black-and-white photographs of some of the kids that help tell the story.
ABC announced its fall schedule today in New York City and was expected, Tim Allen’s "Last Man Standing" to anchor a new hour of comedy on Tuesday where it will compete with CBS’ "NCIS". The new comedy "Man Up," will follow. On Wednesday, "Suburgatory will air after "The Middle," while "Revenge," a soapy retelling of the "Count of Monte Cristo, "will get the Wednesday at 10pm slot. The hit comedy "Cougar Town" will be held for mid-season, or, to plug a hole, should one of the new series fail. ABC also said that the remake of "Charlie’s Angels" will lead off Thursday nights. The network will launch 2 new dramas on Sunday night where an aging but still successful "Desperate Housewives" has been a staple since it premiered in 2004. "Once Upon a Time," a fantasy drama starring Jennifer Morrison and Ginnifer Goodwin, will lead off the night, while 1960's set "Pan Am," pictured, will get the post "Housewives" slot, just vacated by the now cancelled "Brothers & Sisters". Full details on the full schedule can be found on the ABC website.
Seth MacFarlane, the creator of "Family Guy," is getting into the "Flintstones" business for Fox TV. Much will remain the same about the cartoon that aired in primetime on ABC from 1960-66, but the creator of "Family Guy" and "The Cleveland Show" says some updates will be necessary: "What's the animal version of the iPod?" he said. "That's the kind of thing we have to think about". The chief of Fox Entertainment said the series came together in the past couple of days and will begin production right away. "The Flintstones" will start production in the fall for a 2013 premiere on Fox. "Fox has long been home to iconic families like the Simpsons and the Griffins, so I have no doubt that the Flintstones and the Rubbles are going to fit right in on our air," Fox's Kevin Reilly said. The series will be jointly produced by 20th Television and Warner Bros. Television.
THEATRE & MUSIC/ "MORMON" CAST RECORDING RELEASED: The original Broadway cast album for "The Book of Mormon," the 14-time Tony Award-nominated musical penned by "South Park" writers Trey Parker and Matt Stone and "Avenue Q's" Robert Lopez, is released digitally today. To celebrate the release, the cast of "The Book of Mormon" signed copies of the original cast album at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre today. The hard copy of the album, which will not arrive in stores until June 7, is available to purchase at the theatre. "The Book of Mormon" has book, music and lyrics by Parker, Stone and Lopez, all of whom earned Tony Award nominations for Best Original Score and Best Book. Parker co-directs with Tony Award nominee Casey Nicholaw ("Spamalot"), who also choreographs. The musical opened to critical raves March 24.
THEATRE/ OUTER CRITICS WINNERS ANNOUNCED: Winners of the 2010-11 Outer Critics Circle Awards, which honor the best in Broadway and Off-Broadway theatre, were announced yesterday in ceremonies in New York City. Top prizes went to "War Horse" and "The Book of Mormon," which were named Outstanding New Broadway Play and Outstanding New Broadway Musical, respectively, and "Other Desert Cities" and "The Kid," which were voted Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play and Outstanding New Off-Broadway Musical, respectively. There was a tie in one category: Both Nina Arianda and Frances McDormand were named Outstanding Actress in a Play for their performances in, respectively, "Born Yesterday" and "Good People". 3 productions earned 4 awards: "War Horse," "The Book of Mormon" and "Anything Goes". Winner of best revivals went to "The Normal Heart," for play, and "Anything Goes," for musical. Full details on all of the Outer Critics Circle Awards can be found on the organizations website.
Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and his wife, Maria Shriver, separated after she learned he had fathered a child more than a decade ago, before his 1st run for office, with a longtime member of their household staff. Shriver moved out of the family's Brentwood mansion earlier this year, after Schwarzenegger acknowledged the paternity. The staff member worked for the family for 20 years, retiring in January. "After leaving the governor's office I told my wife about this event, which occurred over a decade ago," Schwarzenegger said Monday night in a statement. "I understand and deserve the feelings of anger and disappointment among my friends and family. There are no excuses and I take full responsibility for the hurt I have caused. I have apologized to Maria, my children and my family. I am truly sorry. I ask that the media respect my wife and children through this extremely difficult time," the statement concluded. "While I deserve your attention and criticism, my family does not". Since leaving office, Schwarzenegger has signed on to star in the drama
"Cry Macho". His reps also are shopping a package for a new "Terminator" sequel. In addition, he has partnered with Stan Lee on a "Governator" comic and animated series, with plans for a movie as well.
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