Taylor, Madsen board 'Sprawl'

Jennifer Taylor ("Two and a Half Men") and Michael Madsen have joined Nicole Fox to star in the indie teen drama "Sprawl," produced by Trick Candle Prods. and Ronalds Brothers Prods. Also joining the cast are Luke Eberl, Danielle Morrow, August Emerson and Lauren Mayhew. Most of the film is being filmed in downtown Los Angeles. Dean Ronalds ("Netherbeast Incorporated") is directing from a script by Domenic Migliore that provides a glimpse into the life of an outcast teenage girl who handles deep-seated issues by cutting on herself. Producers are Tom Malloy from Trick Candle Prods. and Brian Ronalds from Ronalds Brothers. Contact Dave McNary at dave.mcnary@variety.com

Fox to resurrect 'In Living Color'

Fox is returning its the nineteen nineties sketch-comedy series "In Living Color." Keenen Ivory Wayans will return as host and executive producer for a set of half-hour special offers early in the year. twentieth century Fox TV, which created the initial version, is going to do same under its Fox 21 banner, where cable series including Showtime's "Homeland" are created. Fox has got the chance to order "Color" to series for an additional season whether it sees future potential in the rankings performance. "Color" would be a genuine hit for Fox at the start of the network's existence, giving rise to some generation of minority talent including Jamie Foxx, David Alan Grier and Jennifer Lopez. Contact Andrew Wallenstein at andrew.wallenstein@variety.com

CW Strikes 5-Year Certification Cope With Hulu

The agreement comes two days after CW cut an identical cope with Netflix.This onewill provide CW programming both towards the free Hulu service along with the subscription Hulu Plus. This means that by year finish, Hulu may have current-season instances of shows from ABC, CW, Fox, NBC and Univision. Hulu SVP Andy Forssell states inside a blog publish that Hulu Plus is going to be “the only online subscription plan to offer next-day use of the newest five current primetime episodes, in HD” via broadband. Customers from the free service “will have the ability to watch five instances of current season programming eight days after airing.” Wells Fargo analyst Marci Ryvicker states the Hulu deal will generate much less cash for CBS — which co-is the owner of CW as time passes Warner — of computer might find from Netflix. She estimations the brand new agreement will deliver in regards to a cent a shareannually which she states “is not financially material.” (She stated CBS might see around 5 cents a share from Netflix.) Hulu may have less shows, and just five episodes at any given time Netflix has exclusive use of full seasons of implies that aren’t in season. Still, she adds, “this is yet another method in which CW can approach breakeven and ultimately achieve profitability.” Here’s the discharge: (October 28, 2011) The CW Television Network, a partnership of CBS Corporation and Warner Bros. Entertainment, introduced today a five-year certification agreement with Hulu for that privileges to stream in-season instances of The CWs programming around the Hulu Plus subscription service and also the free, ad-supported Hulu service. With this particular agreement, Hulu Plus would be the only online subscription plan to carry in-season instances of The CWs drama and reality series, using the five newest instances of each show open to customers the following next day of broadcast. Customers from the free, ad-supported Hulu service will have the ability to watch five instances of current season programming eight days after airing around the CW. Available later this season, programming on Hulu and Hulu Plus will start using the nine series around the CWs Fall 2011 schedule, including new series Ringer, Hart of Dixie and also the Secret Circle, in addition to coming back hits The Vampire Journals, Gossip Girl, Supernatural, Nikita, 90210 and Americas Next Top Model. Our new arrangement with Hulu only states the incredible worth of The CWs series, in addition to increasing the immense energy from the broadcast network model, stated Mark Pedowitz, Leader, The CW. Once we increase the quantity of all year round original programming around the CW, this deal provides our shows with greater exposure on the new platform, helping build much more awareness which will drive audiences to the network and it is affiliate marketers. We have seen this like a win for everybody involved, the network, the stations, Hulu and ultimately, the audiences. The CW programming is a superb illustration of the type of in-season content you want to offer on our service high-quality, engaging, serialized implies that fans passionately love, stated Andy Forssell, SVP of Content for Hulu. Making these shows on Hulu and Hulu Plus allows new and existing fans to have their fix from the CWs great shows anytime and anywhere.” The brand new agreement with Hulu provides different options for audiences to meet up with The CWs serialized dramas and reality series, and offers the network with valuable off-air marketing and promotion to develop its brand, in addition to increase awareness because of its series. The CWs content may also be provided online through authenticated cable companies. The CW, which this past year introduced a cutting-edge digital convergence technique for broadcast an internet-based ad sales, continues to provide its programming on cwtv.com having a full complement of advertising, just before streaming around the free Hulu service.

HBO, Scott Rudin Adapting 'Swamplandia' (Exclusive)

HBO is going to Florida with Scott Rudin. The premium cable network has picked up Swamplandia, a half-hour comedy project from Rudin based on Karen Russell's book of the same name. Swamplandia revolves around Ava Bigtree, a 12-year-old alligator wrestler who embarks on an improbable journey through the mangrove wilderness of southwest Florida as she searches for her lost sister. A search is under way for a writer on the project, with Rudin attached to executive produce the comedy and author Russell consulting. Feature producer Rudin (The Social Network) has several projects set up at HBO, including Aaron Sorkin's untitled cable news drama with Jeff Daniels, which was picked up to series in September. In addition, Rudin is attached to Noah Baumbach's adaptation of Jonathan Frazen's The Corrections and Cynthia Mort's half-hour comedy based on scribe Mary Karr's life. Swamplandia marks Russell's first novel and second book overall. Her work has appeared in the anthology The Best American Short Stories and The NYer, among others. Email: Lesley.Goldberg@thr.com Twitter: @Snoodit Related Topics HBO Scott Rudin TV Development

Latest Contender Will get The Boot On Dancing

First Released: October 18, 2011 10:26 PM EDT Credit: ABC Caption Kym Manley and David Arquette, Anna Trebunskaya and Carson Kressley, Hope Solo and Maksim ChmerkovskiyLOS ANGELES, Calif. -Body week shy of Broadway week, Dwts lost among its most colorful challengers. (SPOILER: This story consists of the outcomes of Tuesdays elimination show) He might have leaped for pleasure, carrying out a Wham of the 80s-designed cheerleader styled jive to Wake Me Up Prior To Going-Continue Monday evening with professional partner Anna Trebunskaya, but another low score for Carson Kressley meant the finish of his remain in the DWTS ballroom. On Tuesday, the first kind Queer Eye For That Straight Guy guru grew to become the 5th celebrity removed in the show. Ever the positive spirit, Carson had lots of praise for his time around the program. It has been pure pleasure for me personally and that i hope I possibly could get people to smile and laugh and enjoy yourself, Carson stated after learning this news. It had been great being here, he added. Carsons exit came following his second week at the end from the leaderboard. While never a high talent within the competition, the Carson-Nation host introduced an optimistic attitude, style plus some real comedy towards the party area, whipping out programs have a tendency to made the idol judges smile. Original The American Idol Show champion Kelly Clarkson carried out on Tuesdays elimination show, and was astounded by the moves of pros Tristan MacManus and Kym Manley, to her new song, Mr. Realize It All, even expressring a desire for Dancing. Basically could dance like this, I'd be about this show, however i cant, the singer stated. We're able to train you, show co-host Tom Bergeron recommended. It might be a comedy, Kelly responded, shooting lower his about getting her towards the ballroom. Dwts returns on Monday evening at 8/7 C on ABC. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Reese Witherspoon Jokes About Creating By Helping Cover Their Jennifer Aniston

First Released: October 18, 2011 4:16 PM EDT Credit: Getty Images La, Calif. -- Caption Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston attend ELLEs 18th Annual Women in Hollywood Tribute held in the Four Seasons Hotel in La on October 17, 2011 Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston happen to be close since Reese made her TV debut on Buddies playing her sister in 2000, but exactly how close would be the two leading ladies? At Mondays ELLE magazines 18th Annual Women in Hollywood Tribute, Reese joked about her relationship together with her former Buddies co-star. [Jen has] attractiveness and finish lovability, she stated. You want to get a nails completed with her making by helping cover their her simultaneously, a minimum of I actually do, and thats what we should do sometimes on Saturday first we obtain our nails done, so cute, therefore we write out! Its totally awesome! Thats because shes my pal and never yours. All kidding aside, Reese told Access Hollywood earlier at night she was thrilled to assist recognition the actress. Shes great, shes a great friend, Reese told Access. Shes an incredible friend, understandably. Before presenting Jen, Reese shared some heartwarming words concerning the 42-year-old star. Similarly, shes this gorgeous breathtaking beauty, that males lose their way of thinking and speech designs once they see her, she stated from the actress. However, she's a lady who allows you in, who allows the thing is her defects. She allows a crowd laugh at her discomfort and humbleness and her humanity. After using the stage to simply accept her recognition, Jen clothed inside a sparkly, backless Kaufman Franco dress having a plunging neck-line and Balenciaga footwear urged everyone else to carry on getting the backs of the giant screen siblings. We must continue inspiring, supporting and loving a good one another because its the youthful ladies who are following within our actions, Jen stated. Other honorees at Mondays ELLE event incorporated Naomi W, Viola Davis, Michelle Pfeiffer, Barbra Streisand Freida Pinto, and Evan Rachel Wood. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Twisted awards are a Scream

Colin Farrell and Robert Downey Jr. get into the horror spirit at the Spike TV event.Actor Paul Reubens aka Pee-Wee Herman.The Scream Awards flaunted a twisted carnival-meets-steampunk motif to honor this year's pics for horror, sci-fi, fantasy and all things geeky.The Lucent Dossier Experience set the scene among fans who got into the Halloween spirit by dressing up as their favorite nominees on Universal's backlot. Mingling among the many Black Swans and Jack Sparrows were "Dark Knight Returns" stars Anne Hathaway, Gary Oldman and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Maverick Award winner Nicolas Cage, Ultimate Villain honoree Darth Vader (along with George Lucas), Visionary Award honoree Paul Reubens and Hero Award winner Robert Downey Jr., who was greeted by the fans with Tony Stark placards and chants of "RDJ.""When I think of a hero, I think of one man: He's brave, he's strong ... and I'm slightly attracted to him," joked presenter Colin Farrell. "He's a hero with swagger."The chaos continued into the night as the after-party hit full swing on Universal's Lot 28, complete with a full scale merry-go-round and faux French courtesans. Contact Erin Maxwell at erin.maxwell@variety.com

Fashion Slam: Styled By J. Crew

First Launched: October 13, 2011 1:51 PM EDT Credit: Access Hollywood La, Calif. -- Caption Ryan Patterson with Max at J.CrewCheck me out! There' am acquiring the private J. Crew touch from my go-to guy Max inside a shopping party in recognition in the brands new mind of womens design Tom Mora. Tom which i spoken about everything fashionhe couldnt be described as a better, more satisfying guy! The store was full of Crew-clad customers- many of them mixing prints, opting for many jewelry and giving the J. Crew look their unique awesome spin. Plenty of good people watchingI felt like I'd walked in to a catalog goal for the organization! Thats once i made a decision to put Max up to style challenge! (Thats Max inside the photo above giving me the Private room treatment!) The job? Take my own, personal outfit (see before photo) and transform my blank canvas of black top and royal jeans into J. Deckie's signature chic style. Mission recognized! First, Cleaning it once a around the sleek leopard fedora, that people absolutely loved, nevertheless it was too big for my thoughts. Max then had me placed on a couple of jackets until we made a decision relating to this striking louise vibrant berry Hacking jacket in double-serge made of wool, that's inspired by traditional British riding jackets. ($250) Honestly, I'd haven't even looked two occasions as of this jacket, however loved the color a great deal coupled with my vibrant jeans, that we ended up buying it! Next, Max put me in a few amazing shoesthe Silvia snakeskin pumps, which are $425. These shoes are beyond fabulous, nevertheless the heels are very high for meluckily these come in an even more wallet friendly flat version too ($198), which is a lot more feasible for my everyday existence. Then arrived for add-ons. Nowhere bangle Max selected was LuLu Frost for J. Crew listed at $68. Cleaning it once a on the couple of bracelets, but we elected for that understated small pebble necklace in Abyss Blue listed at $32. Both attracted the color of my jeans, tying everything together. Its great that individuals mixed everywhere cost points, Max mentioned. I am this kind of control freak. I wasnt sure generate an earnings would experience someone else selecting my clothes. Its kind of nice not need to consider what you are wearing, but nevertheless look fashionable lower for the littlest detail. I loved the outfit and loved the whole experience. maybe too much! I really could certainly become accustomed to this! LOL! Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All rights reserved. These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Vital Acquires Hot Spec 'Hyperdrive'

Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesMary Parent Vital has acquired sci-fi spec scriptHyperdrive, which in fact had attracted strong interest from the 3 galleries now.Jane Parentwill produce via her Disruption Entertainment shingle. Written byMorgan JurgensonandDavid Daniels,Hyperdriveis the storyline of the tough cop who recruits a nerdy sci-fi author to assist him find a mysterious murder witness. During their search, they end up in the center of an area opera playing out on the planet. [UPDATE: David Daniels is really a pseudonym used byAlex Ankeles, vice president of production at Panay Films, that is based at Disney.] The project continues to be referred to like a mix betweenThe Fifth Element and48 Several hours. Jurgenson, who's symbolized by APA, co-authored the indie horror-comedyTucker and Dale versus. Evil, which produced strong buzz in the 2010 Sundance Film Festival and was acquired by Magnet Delivering in August and launched Sept. 30. Hyperdrive is going to be shepherded by Cale Boyter, who works alongside Parent at Disruption. Boyter introduced the project toElizabeth Raposo, vice president of production at Vital. Jurgenson continues to be busy lately: he's creating a pilot with Thruline Entertainment and aTucker and Dalesequel has been talked about.He's also symbolized by Hung Entertainment Group. Ankeles is symbolized by CAA and Kaplan/Perrone Entertainment. Email: Daniel.Burns@THR.com Twitter:@DanielNMiller Mary Parent

USA Systems Alex Sepiol Marketed To SVP Original Scripted Series Programming

EXCLUSIVE: USA Network has marketed Alex Sepiol to SVP Original Scripted Series Programming. He'll still are accountable to Bill McGoldrick, also SVP, Original Scripted Programming. In 2005, Sepiol introduced Burn Notice towards the network like a pitch and supervised the introduction of an amount become among USA’s signature series. He subsequently introduced in and developed Whitened Collar, Fairly Legal and USA’s latest hit, Suits. As SVP, Sepiol continues to supervise production around the four series. He's presently shepherding two lately greenlighted aircraft pilots: the untitled Douglas McGrath project, 1 of 2 half-hour aircraft pilots that mark USAs foray into comedy, as well as an untitled hourlong drama by Whitened Collar creator Shaun Eastin. Sepiol also shepherded the expansion at USA of In Plain Sight, which in fact had been initially setup at UPN, and also the day-to-day production through Season 2. “Alex has consistently shown a watch for implies that not just interact with our audience but push the united states brand to new and exciting places, McGoldrick stated. In the small amount of time being an executive, he has recognized and cultivated associations with probably the most gifted authors employed in television today.” Sepiol became a member of USA within the summer time of 2001 as assistant to now USA co-leader Shaun Wachtel. Following a brief hiatus, Sepiol rejoined the network in 2004 and was upped to Vice president last year.

R.I.P. Al Davis

The iconic, defiant longtime owner of the NFL’s Oakland Raiders — an NFL Hall of Famer — was 82 and had been in failing health with an undisclosed ailment for some time. Davis was a rebel who embraced Hollywood (and vice-versa) when he moved the Raiders to Los Angeles in 1982. The team won the first and only Super Bowl for Los Angeles in 1984, the city’s Olympic year, the last of three titles that Davis won for the Raiders all told (the others coming in 1976 and ’80). He moved the Raiders back to Oakland in 1995, and L.A. has been without an NFL team ever since. But Davis will forever be knownas the guy whobrought Hollywood bright lights and Super Bowl glamor together, even if the party was all too brief. He’ll also be remembered for the battle cry, “Just win baby!” His teams wound up doing quite a bit of that.

Special Report: TV's Hosts Most abundant in

Ryan Seacrest Nobody originates near to replicating the energy and fortune accumulated by legendary TV hosts Dick Clark, Merv Griffin and The famous host oprah Winfrey - yet. But American Idol's Ryan Seacrest is on his way, yet others are directly behind. Present day TV hosts aren't pleased with just a full day jobs. Without having multiple shows, a type of licensed merchandise along with a production company, you are not trying with enough contentration. It is all about creating empires, and hosts, from Physical Violence Worsens and Kelly Ripa to Dr. Came Pinsky and Carson Daly, are running their careers like flourishing companies. Octagon Entertainment controlling director John Ferriter, whose clients include Piers Morgan and Pinsky, states the prosperity of reality shows during the last decade, beginning with Survivor and The American Idol Show, triggered this generation of mogul hosts. "Should they have the talent, aspiration and self-discipline, and set together a wise team, they are able to parlay it in to the perfect business," he states. In making use of TV-hosting jobs like a launch pad, these emcees are searching to rebuild the prosperity of the initial leaders within the area, Clark and Griffin, each of whom continued to supervise major production companies and dabble in most types of companies. "They could mix their personal celebrity using their business acumen," Ferriter states. But through the the nineteen nineties, TV hosts were virtually pleased with being, well, TV hosts. The thought of taking care of a brand new generation of hosting moguls came when Daly moved the pop-culture needle within the late-1990's heyday of MTV's TRL. His agents, who incorporated Ferriter, emerged having a intend to push the host in many directions - together with a production company, new Radio and tv projects and sponsorship options. But Daly states he wasn't comfortable "attempting to be everything to any or all people and all pervading," and that he eventually required on new representation. So Daly's old team required their plan and rather switched their focus on Seacrest. "It had been obvious the type of career he wanted," states Ferriter, who once symbolized the The American Idol Show host. "He wanted a mix of the items Dick and Merv tried.Inch At that time, Seacrest was mainly referred to as a La-based radio DJ. His agents hatched an agenda to obtain him on The American Idol Show and employ that like a springboard for something larger. It labored: Seacrest reinvented the role of the TV host. Lucrative emcees The American Idol Show while concurrently being the controlling editor and lead anchor of E! News, hosting two syndicated radio shows and executive creating reality shows like Maintaining Using the Kardashians, tugging lower a minimum of $55 million yearly. He's also joining up with AEG to produce a cable network and it is rumored to become around the narrow your search for a number of additional jobs, including hosting Today. "It's brilliant what they have completed with Ryan," states veteran hosting agent Babette Perry. "It'll easily be replicated." Among individuals beginning to create the grade are Morgan, who jumps between America's Got Talent and the CNN talk show, Piers Morgan Tonight Cooper, who just released the daytime talk show Anderson additionally to anchoring CNN's Physical Violence Worsens 360 Pinsky, with VH1's Celebrity Rehab, HLN's Dr. Came and also the CW's Dr. Drew's Lifechangers Tom Bergeron, host of ABC's Dwts and America's Funniest Home Videos and also the View cohost Pleasure Behar, who also toplines HLN's The Pleasure Behar Show. Elisabeth Hasselbeck switched her gig around the View right into a springboard for certification items like fitness equipment along with a clothing line she also just started hosting CMT's Angels In Our Midst. Phil Keoghan has utilized his Amazing Race recognition to shoot a documentary and peddle both luggage and diet bars. "The final factor you need to be is really a host that's based on one show," states Keoghan, that has created a brand that includes books, Television shows and speeches. Then you will find symbols using their company companies, such as the modeling and food mobile phone industry's, who've morphed into TV powerhouses. Gordon Ramsay released a production company after fronting several food-related shows within the U.K. and also the U.S. Heidi Klum has switched her Project Runway success into an empire. Other hosts searching to grow their domain include Top Chef's Padma Lakshmi, ESPN's Erin Andrews and Top Chef Masters' Curtis Stone. Even stars like Ripa (who hosts Live! With Regis and Kelly and it has a production company), Mario Lopez (Extra, America's Best Dance Crew, H8R), Alison Sweeney (The Greatest Loser, Times of Our Way Of Life) and Nick Cannon (America's Got Talent, Up Through The Night) are determining that hosting offers them a lengthy-lasting and lucrative career. Along with a new crop of fresh faces, such as the X Factor's Steve Johnson, are plotting their careers cautiously. "The cash is not bad in hosting," states Perry. "Then you definitely add these certification deals, plus they obtain a area of the merchandise.Inch Another host following in Seacrest's actions is, ironically, Daly. With the prosperity of NBC's The Voice, a thriving radio career and also the lengthy- running Last Call With Carson Daly, he states he feels "older and smarter" about where you can take his career. "I am to the way in which my existence felt ten years ago," Daly states. "I am grateful for that jobs I've.Inch Sign up for TV Guide Magazine now!

In Recognition of Zach Galifianakis's 42nd Birthday, Let's Find His Short-Were living VH1 Series

Zach Galifianakis can be a riot round the silver screen today (during a year ago’s rather staid It’s Kind of a fascinating Story), however’m ready to wager the 42-year-old comedian’s most effective fans were much like fervent nine in the past, when he was but a piano-playing standup getting a not successful VH1 talk show. For people individuals who seen that damn show each night due to its two-month run in 2002 also keep in mind when he asked Bradley Cooper in studio and singer Natalie Imbruglia around the crane, Galifianakis can be a valued treasure. Let’s revisit the old jewel in recognition of his 42nd birthday. Here’s an average episode lately World with Zach. The shout-to his “twins” is particularly great, as well as the genius in the Sorority Boys roundtable talks alone. Here, Galifianakis conducts a few things i will gauchely call a “meta-interview” along with his future Hangover costar Bradley Cooper. And finally, here’s his stress-delivering interpretive performance to “Under Pressure.” The street, “I use a show around the funnel that thinks Creed rocks !” should enable you to get to 󈥢.