New 'Hobbit' Photos Reveal Stunning Nz Set

by Rachel Molino Healing For Healing For Peter Jackson remains great about granting fans a Middle Earth-sized take a look at production on "The Hobbit." Not only gets the director composed four comprehensive and highly entertaining video production journals for viewing via his Facebook page, but he's setup some nerd journalists with complete production-length around duty sprawling the forever eco-friendly Nz set. Ain't It Cool's Quint has presented his fourth and fifth reviews within the number of "The Hobbit," where cast and crew crawl in a single misty eco-friendly gully to a different inside the fashion in the motley team of misshaped outdoorsmen they portray. Departing what's formally become Hobbiton, the crew moved lower New Zealand's North Island with a popular rock-climbing place set to represent Trollshaw, where Bilbo, the dwarves (we now have seen all 13) and Gandalf face the Stone Trolls and pilfer their collected dying trophies. Among people pilfered trophies found is Sting the little Elfin sword imparted to Bilbo by Gandalf and lastly written by Bilbo to Frodo in "Master in the Rings." Quint also catches one minute with Steven Hunter, who plays one particularly identifiable dwarf, Bombur, on his off time. See him below: In the fifth set report from same position comes a tense moment between Gandalf and Dwarf leader Thorin. Gandalf wants Thorin to locate council from Elrond at Rivendell before beginning around the mission. Thorin bears bitterness against elves for age-old infraction he thinks the race has committed against dwarves, but eventually relents. Reveal everything you consider the newest "Hobbit" update inside the comments section and also on Twitter!

Kardashian Christmas Special Reports Are 'Completely False,' Says E! Rep

Paramount CEO Brad Grey has purchased a four-bedroom condominium at the Carlyle Hotel in NY for $15.5 million. The off-market transaction closed Nov. 17.our editor recommendsParamount's Brad Grey Lists Former Frank Sinatra Home for SaleParamounts Brad Grey Buys Frank Sinatras Home for $18.5 Million The 35-story tower at 35 East 76th St. includes hotel rooms and about 60 residential units. It is owned by Dallas-based Rosewood Hotels & Resorts. PHOTOS: Hollywood's Biggest Real Estate Deals of the Week Grey purchased the 3,000-square-foot unit, which takes up the Carlyle's entire 26th floor, from asset manager Peter M. Schoenfeld, who had bought the condominium in 2007 for just under $6.5 million. Schoenfeld runs NY-based P. Schoenfeld Asset Management. Grey's new residence also includes a library and was recently renovated. Owners of the Carlyle's residential units have access to the hotel's amenities, include maid- and room-service. In the last decade of his life, President John F. Kennedy owned a residence in the hotel, earning it the "NY White House" nickname. The hotel opened in 1930. The Paramount topper, whose main residence is in Bel-Air, has been busy on the real estate front: In September he listed for sale the Holmby Hills estate he purchased in November 2010. The North Carolwood Drive property was once owned by Frank Sinatra; Grey purchased the seven-bedroom house for $18.5 million and has listed it for $23.5 million. The Carolwood residence is situated on 2.3 acres in a prime neighborhood that is also home toDanny DeVitoandRhea Perlman, philanthropistSuzanne Saperstein, and television producerBradley Bell, son ofThe Young and the RestlessandThe Bold and the BeautifulcreatorWilliam Bell. Schoenfeld was represented by Kathy Sloane of residential real estate brokerage Brown Harris Stevens. Grey did not use a real estate agent for the transaction. Sloane did not immediately respond to e-mails seeking comment. Email: Daniel.Miller@THR.com Twitter: @DanielNMiller PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery Hollywood's Biggest Real Estate Deals of the Week: Hilary Swank, Chris Brown, Ronni Chasen Related Topics Brad Grey Paramount Pictures

Ratings: Dancing Finale Down Sharply

Dancing With The Stars Dancing with the Stars determined the winner of its Mirrorball trophy to an audience of 19.45 million, but its 4.1 rating among 18-to-49-year-olds, down some 20 percent from a year ago, was its lowest-rated fall finale of all time, according to Nielsen overnights. Read our Dancing with the Stars finale recap A year ago, when Jennifer Grey won, the two-hour finale averaged 24.1 million viewers and 5.3 demo rating. Check out the rest of the day's news on TVGuide.com 8 p.m.CBS: NCIS 18.45 million viewers (3.5 demo rating)ABC: Last Man Standing 9.33 million (2.7); Man Up! 6.79 million (1.9)Fox: The X Factor 9.34 million (3.2) {8-10 p.m.}NBC: The Biggest Loser 5.56 million (2.0) {8-10 p.m.}CW: 90210 1.25 million (0.6) 9 p.m.CBS: NCIS: Los Angeles 14.03 million viewers (3.0 demo rating)ABC: Dancing with the Stars 19.45 million (4.1) {9-11 p.m.}CW: Heart of Dixie (rerun) 944,000 (0.4) 10 p.m.CBS: Unforgettable 10.33 million viewers (2.2 demo rating)NBC: Parenthood 4.54 million (0.9)

Brett Leonard To Write Comedy Project Taxi-22 For HBO And James Gandolfini

EXCLUSIVE: Hung writer-producer Brett C. Leonard has been tapped to write a new script for Taxi-22, HBO’s adaptation of the hit French Canadian series, which is being produced by James Gandolfini’s Attaboy Prods. Taxi-22, developed as a potential starring vehicle for Gandolfini, centers on a politically incorrect cab driver in NYC struggling to keep his life together. Gandolfini, Leonard, Dennis Erdman, Clark Peterson, Nancy Sanders and Mark Armstrong are executive producing. Leonard is the third writer assigned with adapting the French Canadian original created by Patrick Huard and Francois Flamand and starring Huard. He succeeds Kenneth Lonergan and Dave Flebotte who wrote previous versions. Writer-playwright Leonard, repped by UTA, serves as producer on HBO’s dark comedy Hung. His play The Long Red Road was recently staged at Chicago’s Owen Theatre with Philip Seymour Hoffman directing. Gandolfini is with CAA.

Kimberly McCullough Leaving General Hospital

Kimberly McCullough Kimberly McCullough is leaving General Hospital, Soap Opera Digest reports.The actress, who plays Robin Scorpio, will exit the soap early next year to pursue directing. Fans can expect a "poignant and must-watch" story line for Robin and husband Patrick (Jason Thompson), a show rep said. Exclusive: Jonathan Jackson discusses his shocking exit from General HospitalThe news comes a week after Jonathan Jackson (Lucky) announced he will leave General Hospital next month.McCullough originated the role of Robin in 1985 when she was 7. She left the show in 1996 and made periodic guest appearances before rejoining full time in 2005. She has won two Daytime Emmys for her work.Will you miss McCullough?

Jobs: The Lost Interview

A Really Indie/Nerd TV/Furnace/John Gau Prods. presentation. Created by Gau, Paul Sen.Executive producers, Robert X. Cringely, Ted Mundorff. Directed by Paul Sen. Compiled by Robert X. Cringely.With: Jobs. Narrator: Robert X. Cringely.Retrieved soon after Steve Jobs' untimely dying, the mogul's longest TV interview seems in unexpurgated form within this 69-minute docu. Showing up relaxed, confident and expansive, Jobs is observed in just one fixed-camera shot inside a Redwood City TV studio in 1995, reflecting on his personal curiosity about the pc, the birth of Apple, his bitter clash with Apple Boss John Sculley, and the then-latest venture, Next. Landmark Theaters' limited countrywide release is perfectly timed towards the global passion for Jobs, whose fans will hold on every word. Jobs enlisted being an interview subject for that tube series "Triumph from the Brainiacs," located by author-interviewer Robert X. Cringely, who describes the context from the conversation inside a brief prelude. Excerpts were incorporated within the broadcast show, however the complete interview was considered to happen to be lost on the road within the late 1990's. Based on Cringely, the show's director, Paul Sen, lately found the tape that contains the 67-minute interview for that reasons of narrative flow within this theatrical presentation, the frame frequently freezes while Cringely's oddly echo-y voice-over narration creates the theme from the following segment. At 40, with an outlook of watching Apple from afar (he'd been kicked from the organization by Sculley ten years prior coupled with subsequently founded Next), Jobs has the capacity to bring a perspective he could not have given in a more youthful age. Furthermore, this p.o.v. wouldn't happen to be possible right after the job interview, since Jobs offered Alongside Apple six several weeks later and grew to become Apple Boss annually next. Thus, he's in a position to say here that "Apple is dying," and explain why: As the Macs computer, that they essentially produced, had once been ten years in front of the PC along with other competition, that advantage had dissolved with time because "the knowledge of how you can create new items evaporated," and Apple's wasted R&D money was seriously draining corporate coffers. This observation bears considerable emergency for Apple's future symptom in the present. The docu getting proven that the Jobs-less Apple could get behind and lose its creative momentum, an apparent real question is sure to linger in viewers' minds. With visible excitement and pleased nostalgia, Jobs recalls his sighting from the world's first pc at Hewlett-Packard's HQ in then-nascent Plastic Valley, and just how he and tech buddy Steve Wozniak devised the "Blue Box," which permitted phone callers to create lengthy-distance telephone calls free of charge. The pair's development of the very first Apple computer is really a well-known tale, and can prove a fantastic business story for more youthful audiences. As anybody whatever person heard him speak knows, Jobs was extremely articulate and focused in the reactions to questions, while generally framework these questions personal context. This really is summarized by his review of the building of the sublime Apple II computer, the merchandise of Wozniak's ambition to feature color graphics and Jobs' need to produce the very first packed computer with intact hardware. He's just like direct, and blunter, in the description of methods Sculley "methodically destroyed" the values of Apple. Within the interview's closing section (and echoed by Walter Isaacson's new Jobs biography), Jobs stresses that Apple was fashioned from the liberal-arts perspective, by which "everything comes lower to taste," something he sees constant rival Microsoft as absolutely missing. Ultimately the docu shows Jobs, of course, in front of his time: Very interested in the web, whose social impact in 1995 ended up being barely being felt, the mogul properly forecasts the net would be the "determining technology and social element" for the future.Digital camera (color, video), John Booth, Clayton Moore editor, Nic Stacey seem, Gene Koon re-recording mixer, Greg Gettens. Examined online, Montreal, November. 16, 2011. Running time: 69 MIN. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

NBC Orders Additional Scripts for 'Grimm'

"Grimm" Numerous additional scripts are actually bought for NBC's rookie Friday drama Grimm.our editor recommendsNBC Sets Midseason Schedule, Moves 'Whitney,' 'Up With The Evening,' More After beginning strong in the competitive genre-laden time slot, the storyline book procedural has since shipped inside the ratings, nevertheless the hourlong has handled to top the 9 p.m. hour inside the internet marketer-coveted demo for a lot of days. Due to its latest episode, Grimm averaged 5.2 million audiences together with single.6 rating in grownups 18-49. David Giuntoli, Bitsie Tulloch, Silas Weir Mitchell, Sasha Roiz and Russell Hornsby co-star. Grimm concentrates on Tigard detective Nick Burkhardt (Giuntoli), who discovers he's a descendant from the kind of criminal profiles known to as Grimms, responsible for keeping the quantity between humanity as well as the mythological creatures. What is the news comes days after NBC set its midseason schedule, which saw third-year comedy Community benched as well as the fighting Prime Suspect reboot -- that have received an order for six additional scripts in October -- dropped. On Tuesday, it absolutely was states NBC will shut lower production on Prime Suspect following its thirteenth episode. Grimm, however, continues in the present home. NBC Grimm

'Brave' Trailer: Pixar's New Fantasy Involves Existence

A completely new trailer for "Brave," the newest Pixar and Disney collaboration, has sprung to existence, plus it looks to mix the most effective facets of both companies. "Brave" follows Scottish princess Merida (voiced by "Boardwalk Empire's" Kelly MacDonald) just like a youthful lady likely to create her own place in the world. She rebels against her parents (Billy Connolly and Emma Thompson) and defies her country's age-old custom to have the ability to seek her own independence. Using this method, she unconsciously sets loose chaos on her behalf account kingdom which is expected to "uncover this really is of true bravery" to have the ability to right the wrongs she created. There's some really impressive animation in "Brave," as Pixar fans have began to anticipate. This is among only three films Pixar is doing that have starred solely humans (another two being "Up" and "The Incredibles"), though lots of their other movies have incorporated human figures. Still, it's nice to find out such great emphasis being situated on the persons areas of their animation -- just have a look at Merida's hair! -- instead of developing a speaking sea food or toy as realistic as you can. Still, I'm undecided about song from the trailer. Simply what does a bear inside the forest have associated with Merida's independence? How come parents so set on marriage for their daughter off give a second thought to her going away and off to gain her freedom? And just how come there have to be a man waving his underoos around from under his kilt? "Brave" is among my more anticipated films of 2012, but up to now the two trailers released with this haven't done the concept justice throughout my eyes. Here's wanting that trailer # 3 does the key personally. Reveal everything you consider the "Brave" trailer inside the comments section below or on Twitter!

'Hunger Games' being released in China

Lionsgate's franchise-starter "The Hunger Games" will probably be released in China next season one of the 20 U.S. films allowed yearly into that territory with the Chinese government. Lionsgate's motion picturegroup leader Joe Drake made the disclosure Thursday through the minimajor's business call to talk about quarterly earnings. Drake mentioned that "Games" will probably be released in foreign areas day and date while using domestic launch on March 23. Pic, starring Jennifer Lawrence and directed by Gary Ross, might be the to start four films planned good Suzanne Collins advanced fantasy books. Drake mentioned worldwide distribs were "absolutely ecstatic" over footage as well as the trailer proven within a current meeting held by Lionsgate for licensees within the American Film Market. He mentioned that Lionsgate's expecting "significant overages" in box-office performance outdoors the U.S. Lionsgate reported Wednesday it had pared its internet deficits by about $5 million to $25 million last quarter by having an $11 million gain from selling Walnut Pictures and ramped up contributions from pay TV partnership Epix, which acquired it $6 000 0000 after losing it $20 million the last year. Nevertheless the studio tossed with a $19 million operating loss in the $22 million profit this past year around the string of box office disappointments, including "Conan the Barbarian," "Abduction" and "Warrior." Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com

'Entourage' Actress Perrey Reeves Signs With Paradigm (Exclusive)

Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesPerrey Reeves Perrey Reeves, who long appeared on HBO's Entourage, has signed with Paradigm. Her film credits include Dreamworks' Old School and Fox's Mr. and Mrs. Smith. STORY: 'Entourage' Finale: THR Goes Behind-the-Scenes of the Series On Entourage, Reeves played Ari Gold's (Jeremy Piven) long-suffering wife, whose first name -- Melissa -- wasn't revealed until the final season, which ended in September. Reeves' other television credits include Private Practice, Castle, Rules of Engagement and Grey's Anatomy. She was also a series regular on NBC's The Lyon's Den. PHOTOS: 'Entourage' Finale: 20 Unforgettable Hollywood Cameos From the Series Reeves continues to be represented by management company Mosaic. Email: Daniel.Miller@THR.com Twitter: @DanielNMiller Paradigm

Disney, YouTube ink deal

Disney Interactive and Google's YouTube Monday announced a deal where the two will collaborate on co-branded family-friendly video destinations.Partners will use original Disney-produced content, along with family-friendly video already available on YouTube, and a blend of current Disney Interactive original series, select Disney Channel programming, and user generated content.First out of the box in February will be an original video series based on Disney's mobile game "Where's My Water?" and its main character Swampy.No financial terms were released. YouTube, with 800 million users worldwide, last month announced an ambitious television initiative to develop as many as 100 niche channels."With online video consumption exploding and YouTube at the center of that trend, we see an opportunity for Disney Interactive and YouTube to bring Disney's legacy of storytelling to a new generation of families and Disney enthusiasts on the platforms they prefer," said Jimmy Pitaro, co-prexy of Disney Interactive."As we prepare to re-launch Disney.com in fall 2012, the Disney/YouTube destination will play a critical part in our next generation platform," he added. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

Excusive Poster Debut: Fly To the Abyss With Werner Herzog

Movieline is pleased at this time to offer you the very first think about the new poster for To the Abyss, director Werner Herzog’s acclaimed documentary foray to the intellectual, spiritual, emotional and legal wilds of capital punishment in the united states. Or Texas, more particularly, where Herzog digs to the situation of billed killer and condemned inmate Michael Perry. Abyss opened up up now’s DOC New you are able to city festival in NY after effective debuts in Telluride, Toronto, and London the film makes its approach to limited theatrical release next Friday, November. 11. Drop back by inside a couple of days for just about any review and our latest speak with Herzog, and meanwhile, see the striking completely new one-sheet below. Bonus: See the trailer too below that. [Click image for bigger poster.]

Paley Center TV Honours Show Stalls

This story seems within the November. 11 problem from the Hollywood Reporter.our editor recommendsPaley Center forms honours committeeJane Lynch to Host Paley Center Holiday Special Works out it's not too easy to produce a rival towards the TV Academy's Primetime Emmys. PHOTOS: Emmy Those who win 2011 Regardless of the backing of these large-title professionals as The new sony TV's Steve Mosko and former Fox Systems Boss Tony Vinciquerra, THR has learned there won't be a Paley Center for Media TV honours show in 2012. Discussions with several broadcast and cable systems didn't produce a contract over time to perform a show in May, because the group introduced it might in September 2010. VIDEOS: 'The Walking Dead' at PaleyFest Paley Boss Pat Mitchell informs THR she still thinks a Paley honours show may be beneficial and it is ongoing to pursue a power outlet for any future show, and she or he demands the "Paley Prize" never was an attempt to defend myself against the Emmys. VIDEOS: 'Glee' at PaleyFest Individually, the Broadcast Television Journalists are trying to find a TV partner after June's inaugural Experts' Choice TV Honours unsuccessful to lure audiences to ReelzChannel. The show's executive producer Joey Berlin states the business the coming year might use VH1, which streamed the show on its website. Meanwhile, September's telecast from the Emmys, within the newbie of the new eight-year cope with the 4 major systems, came a good 12.4 million audiences on Fox. Related Subjects Paley Center for Media Emmys 2011

Jimmy Kimmel To Entertain White House Correspondents

First Published: November 1, 2011 12:53 PM EDT Credit: Getty Images LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Caption Jimmy Kimmel speaks onstage during Spike TVs SCREAM 2010 at The Greek Theatre in LA on October 16, 2010Jimmy Kimmel is going to be cracking jokes for the president. The White House Correspondents Association says the Jimmy Kimmel Live! host will be the featured comedian at its 98th annual dinner next year. Association president Caren Bohan said Tuesday that the 43-year-old entertainer was chosen because his humor is sophisticated and edgy while appealing to a wide audience. The White House Correspondents Association dinner is traditionally attended by the president and first lady, along with various government officials and members of the press corps. Proceeds from the event fund scholarships and awards to support and recognize excellence in journalism. Kimmel said in a statement that he is looking forward to being part of the event on April 28, 2012, adding I love dinner. Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.