Courtney Stodden has booked her very first singing gig. Consider yourselves warned, patrons of the Abbey in West Hollywood. Described on posters as a “Pop Culture Icon,” Stodden will perform the single “Reality” (below) at that club on November 21, telling E! News of the gig: “I’m super excited, it’s going to be such a fun night! Courtney Stodden – “Reality” Stodden, appearing these days on Couples Therapy , was recently shot down by Playboy . But she says that publication is ready by the wrong demographic anyway. “Oh, my goodness, the Abbey is the biggest gay nightclub in the world! I love, adore and respect the gay community so much and can’t wait to meet everyone. I can’t think of anywhere else to spend Thanksgiving!”
The American Music Awards will go “Gangnam Style” Sunday night. Korean rapper Psy, also known as Park Jae-Sang, is being honored at the annual event as 2012’s new media honoree for his massive cyber success. He will also perform live at the event. He will receive a trophy for international smash hit single, which is now the second most-viewed YouTube video of all time after Justin Bieber’s “Baby.” The 40th annual American Music Awards airs Sunday at 8 p.m.
When do two grunting women smacking a ball back and forth become the cutest video you’ll see all month? When those two grunting women are watched by a pair of adorable kittens. With respect to Serena Williams, Roger Federer and the beauty of professional tennis, the focus of the following clip is on the pets viewing this impressive sport, as they sit mesmerized by the action in front of them… Cats Watch Tennis
The kinky erotic pop phenomenon 50 Shades of Grey has finally landed — or shall we say, tied down — a writer! British actress/scribe Kelly Marcel, who co-created the short-lived Steven Spielberg-produced series Terra Nova and scripted the upcoming Mary Poppins pic Saving Mr. Banks , will adapt E.L. James’ S&M romance about a young woman who falls for Christian Grey , a damaged dreamboat with a bondage fetish. Marcel’s a surprise choice for the hot property given her relatively scant writing credits; here’s hoping her script keeps all the salaciously sexy allure of the books, which will be one of the bigger challenges Universal and Focus face with their big-screen adaptation. One hurdle: Making a 50 Shades of Grey movie that’s half as great as this fan-made trailer : Oh, man. Never gets old . Once a script’s in place, the next trick will be casting their perfect Christian Grey . Someone not too old, not too young, the picture of male perfection and virility. An actor capable of pulling off both brute sensual dominance and crippling emotional trauma. A dude who knows how to wear a suit. Well, Marcel did co-found a theater company with Tom Hardy after the two worked together on Nicholas Refn’s Bronson , which she re-wrote. (Another fun fact: Dad Terry Marcel wrote and directed 1980’s Hawk the Slayer .) Maybe she can make a phone call… who’s down with casting Tom Hardy as Christian Grey? The official press release: UNIVERSAL CITY, CA, October 8, 2012—Universal Pictures and Focus Features today announced that Kelly Marcel will write the screenplay to the highly anticipated film adaptation of “Fifty Shades of Grey.” Michael De Luca and Dana Brunetti will produce the film based on E L James’ #1 bestselling book, alongside James. The announcement was made by Universal Pictures Co-Chairman, Donna Langley and Focus Features’ Chief Executive Officer, James Schamus. Marcel wrote the 2011 Black List script, Saving Mr. Banks , the story of Walt Disney’s twenty-year pursuit of the film rights to author P.L. Travers’ novel, “Mary Poppins,” and the rocky relationship that formed between the two. The film is currently in production at Walt Disney Studios starring Tom Hanks, Emma Thompson and Colin Farrell with John Lee Hancock directing. Marcel served as the co-creator and executive producer of the Amblin/FOX-TV series Terra Nova, for which she wrote the series’ pilot episode. She will also produce The Madonnas Of Echo Park for HBO. “Kelly’s work demonstrates her flawless structural technique and passionate commitment to emotion, humor and depth of character which is particularly visible in the celebrated screenplay for the upcoming Saving Mr. Banks,” said De Luca. “We were all taken with the depth and passion of Kelly’s engagement with the characters and world E L James has created, and we knew she was the right person to augment our Fifty Shades family,” added Brunetti. Universal Pictures and Focus Features acquired the rights to the three books in the “Fifty Shades of Grey” trilogy in March of this year. Focus Features will market and distribute the first film in partnership with Universal. “Fifty Shades of Grey” has become a global phenomenon and the trilogy has been translated in 45 languages worldwide since its release. In the U.S. alone, the “Fifty Shades” trilogy has sold over 32 million copies in e-book and print, making it one of the fastest selling book series ever. “Fifty Shades of Grey” follows the relationship of 27-year-old billionaire Christian Grey and college student Anastasia Steele. Subsequent novels in the series, “Fifty Shades Darker” (September 2011) and “Fifty Shades Freed” (January 2012) explore the couple’s deepening relationship. For more information please see the official Fifty Shades of Grey Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/fiftyshadesofgreymovie. Marcel was represented in the deal by WME and Casarotto Ramsay & Associates Limited. [ Deadline ]
Well, if you’re one of the few people who opted out of Olympics coverage, let us tell you: YOU. MISSED. OUT. At almost any given time of the Olympics, especially during this past week with the focus on track and field, there was some type of eye candy flashing across the screen. We’re talking about cuties from every country, in every flavor, matching almost everyone’s taste. Let’s see what we found… Read the rest at MadameNoire.com
In pre-split interview with C magazine, Holmes never mentions her then-husband, turning the focus to her career. By Jocelyn Vena Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes Photo: Getty Images
Also in Monday afternoon’s round up of news. Tribeca Institute names its recipients for its $150K Gucci Tribeca Documentary Fund, Liza Burnett Fefferman and Heath Shapiro take up exec positions at RADiUS-TWC, Wally Pfister to spearhead Kodak chats at Los Angeles Film Festival, Universal COO begins his road to retirement and Sony eyes Tonka toys. Liza Burnett Fefferman and Heath Shapiro Join Radius Fefferman was named EVP of Publicity, while Shaprio will serve as VP of Marketing and Distribution. Their new roles are effective immediately at RADiUS-TWC. The distributor’s co-presidents announced the hires and they will report to them directly. Previously Shapiro served as the VP of national sales for Independent Distribution Partners, while Fefferman spent five years as Senior Vice President, Publicity at Samuel Goldwyn Films and ATO Pictures via their partnership in IDP Independent Distribution Partners. Gucci Tribeca Documentary Fund Names 2012 Grantees Now in its fifth year, provides finishing funds, year-round support and guidance to domestic and international documentary filmmakers with feature-length films highlighting and humanizing issues of social importance from around the world. Projects that will collectively receive $100K are: E-Team (Directors Katy Chevigny & Ross Kauffman), God Loves Uganda (Director Roger Ross Williams), First to Fall (Director Rachel Anderson), Mercy Mercy (Director Katrine W Kjaer), Two Children of the Red Mosque (Director Hemal Trivedi). Projects receiving $50K in funding for the 2012 Spotlighting Women Documentary Award are: Alias Ruby Blade (Director Alex Meillier), Stargazing – working title (Director Berit Madsen), The Supreme Price (Director Joanna Lipper). Wally Pfister to Spearhead Kodak Focus at LA Film Festival Director-cinematographer Wally Pfister will headline the annual Kodak Focus program at this year’s Los Angeles Film Festival. The conversation will spotlight Pfister’s artistic and technical accomplishments by screening scenes from three of his films – Insomnia, Laurel Canyon and Inception. Kodak Focus takes place on June 23 at 1 p.m. at the Regal Cinemas at L.A. Live. The seminar is free with a festival ticket. Around the ‘net… Marilyn Monroe Estate Threatens to Sue over Hologram A concert featuring a holographic of the late screen legend is the focus of possible legal action by her estate. Digicon Media has rights to a “virtual Marilyn” and plans to feature the star in “concerts,” but it received a cease and desist order from the estate, THR reports . Universal Vice Chairman & COO Begins Move to Retirement Rick Finklestein will transition out of his roles at the studio as he heads to retirement in two years. He’ll continue to work with head Ron Meyer on special projects before calling it quits, Deadline reports . Sony to Make Tonka Toys Animated Movie Sony Pictures is developing an animated film based on the 65 year-old toy truck brand. Sony Pictures Animation and Happy Madison Productions will produce with Hasbro, Deadline reports . Warner Bros. Turning to Guinness Book of World Records The studio is looking to turn some record-breaking into movies. The Office writer Danny Chun will write a script but details are under wraps, Complex reports .
Advice from Tony Robbins on getting what you want this new year.. http://www.youtube.com/v/Lzi4rz0L0pU?version=3&f=videos&app=youtube_gdata The rest is here: Anthony Robbins on Making 2012 a great year
