Warners Adapting Bolivar

Kealan ORourke managing the dino taleClearly, adapting graphic novel game titles which have built-in readers awareness is a game title for amateurs. No, Warner Bros. is certainly going professional, obtaining the privileges to Bolivar, a title that will not be also in shops until 2013, and getting on Kealan O'Rourke to create and direct the eventual animated film.But Bolivar certainly seems like her promise to become something a bit more fanciful than your usual super hero outing. Sean Rubin continues to be busy writing and illustrating the storyline of the youthful girl named Sybil who moves to NY and finds out that her next-door neighbour is much more unusual than a few of the city's denizens. Works out that Bolivar may be the world's last remaining dinosaur.A committed recluse, he refuses her early tries to befriend him, as she attempts to break through his standoffish manner and let the animal look around the city together with her. But he involves understand simply how much she way to him and what he'd risk to assist uncle.O'Rourke has won honours for his live action and animated shorts, most lately gathering Best Animation finally year's Irish Film and tv Honours for that Boy Within The Bubble, which featured believe it or not than Alan Rickman as narrator. Browse the trailer below.There is no set release date for Bolivar yet.

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Red Arrow pierces Blighty's CPL

BERLIN -- ProSiebenSat.1 production group Red Arrow Entertainment has taken a majority stake in U.K. entertainment producer CPL. The deal, announced Thursday during ProSiebenSat.1's presentation of stellar 2011 financial results, marks Red Arrow's first investment in Blighty's strategically significant non-scripted market. CPL has supplied hit entertainment and factual skeins to major U.K. broadcasters, including Sky One's "A League of Their Own" and BBC Radio 4's radio sitcom "When the Dog Dies," starring Ronnie Corbett. CPL's management team, comprising Danielle Lux, Murray Boland, Heather Hampson and Janet Oakes, will continue to head the company, with Red Arrow U.K.'s managing directors, James Baker and Joel Denton, joining the CPL Board. The deal gives CPL exclusive first-look access to Red Arrow's growing slate of formats. ProSiebenSat.1's international sales arm, SevenOne Intl., will sell new formats and shows produced by CPL worldwide. "As it has been since the start, Red Arrow's strategy is to partner with the best talent in key production markets around the world," said Red Arrow managing director Jan Frouman. "CPL has proven to be outstanding at producing hit shows of the highest quality. As for the U.K. -- if you're serious about global production and distribution, you're there." CPL's Lux added, "This deal puts CPL at the heart of a group of the world's best producers and format creators as well as a powerful global distributor. Access to the world market is key to this next phase in CPL's growth; Red Arrow will take our new formats out into the world and we will bring the best of theirs into the U.K." News of the acquisition followed ProSiebenSat.1's presentation of its strong financial performance last year. The group increased revenue by 6% year-on-year to Euros 2.76 billion ($3.68 billion) while net profit soared 12.4% to $412.6 million. ProSiebenSat.1 also reduced its debt by $2.4 billion. ProSiebenSat.1 CEO Thomas Ebeling described 2011 as "another record year" for the company and added that the group was well on its way to achieving its goal of increasing revenue by $1 billion from 2010 to 2015. "We have already achieved approximately 25% of the Euros 750 million ($1 billion) aimed for, and are therefore confident that we will realize our entire growth potential by 2015." The conglom is also expanding its pay TV offering in Germany as well as international sales operations abroad. In May, it is launching new feevee channel ProSieben Fun while revamping its existing pay outlet Sat.1 Comedy, which will now be known as Sat.1 Emotions. Aimed at a young demo, ProSieben Fun will feature the broadcaster's most successful TV shows and comedy formats, some as German broadcast premieres, as well as blockbuster movies, U.S. series and sports events. Sat.1 Emotions will offer telenovelas, primetime series and Sat.1 movies, some of which will also air as German TV premieres. SevenOne Intl., meanwhile, is reaching out to Asia with a new branch office in Hong Kong. The worldwide distribution unit, which has already sold numerous TV formats in Asian markets, is looking to increase business in the region and particularly in Australia. English-speaking markets are becoming increasingly important for SevenOne as it continues to expand its English-language content. "Already today, more than 50% of all the world's TV households are located in Asia," noted SevenOne CEO Jens Richter. "This market offers tremendous long-term growth potential for us as a distribution company." Contact Ed Meza at staff@variety.com

Jim Caviezel joins The Tomb

The Tomb will dsicover Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sly Stallone reunited round the silver screen, but strangely enough, the next little bit of casting has not involved another musclebound beefcake, but character actor Jim Caviezel.The film is occur a maximum security jail, produced by Stallone's wrongly-jailed architect. Using his understanding in the building's inner workings, Stallone sets about trying to flee, aided and abetted by fellow inmate Schwarzenegger.Caviezel may have the prison warden the two will have to evade, so chances are he'll be practicing his sneering and snarling in readiness for your role. Meanwhile, producer Mark Canton has spoken within the cast, and what expect within the movie."Personally, The Tomb can be a large deal," according to him, " because I usually aspired to possess Sly and Arnold together. The Expendables is fantastic but [here] they are simply mano a mano, just like Warmth, or possibly a film of the quality."Setup finished product calculates being of comparable quality to Michael Mann's masterpiece remains to look, but also for fans of old-school action, this reunion should have the adrenaline moving once more. The Tomb will open in 2013, getting a complete release date being confirmed.

Full of the H'wood Hillsides

Rhianna and Miranda Lambert go the chiaroscuro route in the honours. Herbie Hancock and Red-colored Light's Bruce Eskowitz keep your after-party pointed in the H'wood Hillsides. Paul McCartney dangles with Dork Grohl and Bruce Springsteen in the Grammys. Taylor Quick and Gwyneth Paltrow meet backstage at Staples Center. Beyonce and Katy Perry Google Music, T-Mobile and Red-colored Light Management went high in to the Hollywood Hillsides to celebrate the Grammy Honours on Sunday, overtaking a glass-walled mansion with jetliner sights from the city below. Since many visitors shuttled up in minibuses, Herbie Hancock showed up in limo style to look into the live music perfs.Alt rockers Switchfoot rocked a collection, but what made people take serious notice was the late arrival of Corinne Bailey Rae, who left her Grammy prize behind, together with her party dress. She'd outfitted lower to skinny slacks along with a pretty sweater, and gushed that her win was "an excellent surprise."Jim James and the My Morning Jacket bandmates lost to Bon Iver earlier, but were in top spirits, chilling out outside tent. Mark Salling came though, possibly searching for skateboard legend Tony Hawk, who had been looking at all of the T-Mobile kiosks. And "The American Idol ShowInch runner-up Haley Reinhart says her first single will drop in March. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

Bailee Madison attracted to 'Watercolor'

MadisonBailee Madison ("You Shouldn't Be Scared of the Dark") will star within the indie romance-drama "Watercolor Postcards" together with John C. McGinley ("Scrubs"). Rhett Giles is creating "Watercolor," with Rajeev Dassani pointing from Conrad Goode's script. Production is slated to begin this month in La. Story is dependant on a smalltown girl, smart beyond her years, who returns home and gets more problems than she cut back. Dassani won students Academy Award in 2008 for that video clip "A Day's Work." Madison's credits include "Siblings" and "Go By Using It.Inch She'll be viewed next in "Us & Them." Madison is repped by Coast to Coast Talent Group. Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com

Three wide releases for Super Bowl weekend

Super Bowl weekend can be a box office wild-card due to steep Saturday-to-Sunday dropoffs, so bizzers are butting heads on weekend projections. A trio of wide openers, including CBS Films chiller "The Woman in Black," Fox's "Chronicle" and Universal's whale-themed "Big Miracle" will look to gain B.O. yardage. "Woman in Black," which launches today at 2,855 Stateside locations, could hold well on Super Bowl Sunday, as the film targets a mostly female demo. In contrast, supernatural teen thriller "Chronicle," at 2,907 playdates, is aimed at young men, while U's PG-rated "Big Miracle" (2,128) should attract healthy numbers of moms and kids on Sunday. Entering the weekend, "Woman in Black" maintains a slight edge over "Chronicle," commanding three times the number of first-choice votes from women. Observers expect "Woman in Black" to hit $10 million-$12 million through Sunday, followed by "Chronicle" and "Big Miracle," which could see bows somewhere in the high single digits. But with the big game's uncertain impact onSunday B.O., both "Chronicle" and "Big Miracle" could perform more strongly than projected. Outside the U.S., "Chronicle" should see better weekend results without the Super Bowl distraction. Budgeted at a reported $12 million, pic bows day-and-date in 36 markets, including Australia, India, Russia, Taiwan and the U.K. The Saturday-to-Sunday Super Bowl drop has historically been 65%-70%. This time last year, B.O. champ "The Roommate," which opened at $15 million, fell 75% from Saturday to Sunday; "Black Swan" saw the frame's best hold that day, dropping 64%. As they did for last year's "The Roommate," young women are expected to lift overall totals for "Woman in Black." CBS Films acquired the Daniel Radcliffe starrer from Hammer Films last May for a reported $3 million, with an additional $15 million marketing spend. Distrib kept costs low by airing TV spots on its sibling nets including the Eye and CW. "Chronicle," meanwhile, has strong appeal among young men. The Josh Trank-helmed pic follows three high school friends, played by Dane DeHaan, Alex Russell and Michael B. Jordan, who gain superpowers after making a life-changing discovery. Looking to attract families, U's "Big Miracle," toplining Drew Barrymore and John Krasinski, cost under $40 million, not including marketing costs. The studio mounted an aggressive television campaign over the holiday season, as well as trailering the film in front of holiday family fare. U launches the film overseas this weekend in Russia and Portugal before expanding on Feb. 9. "Big Miracle" is inspired by the true story of a Greenpeace volunteer (Barrymore) who works with residents of a small Alaskan town to save a trapped family of gray whales. At the specialty B.O., the Weinstein Co. expands "The Artist" to just north of 1,000 locations, up from 897. Last weekend, the film earned $3.3 million, boosting its Stateside cume to $17.7 million as of Feb. 1. Weinstein also opens Madonna's "W.E." at four locations. Contact Andrew Stewart at andrew.stewart@variety.com

'Rust and Bone' to Sony Pictures Classics

Sony Pictures Classics has acquired North American, Latin American and Eastern European rights to Jacques Audiard's romance-suspenser "Rust & Bone," which recently wrapped production. "Rust" stars Marion Cotillard and Matthias Schoenarts and is produced by Pascal Caucheteux. The film was co-written by Audiard and Thomas Bidegain -- who teamed on 2009's "A Prophet" -- and adapted from the book of short stories by Craig Davidson. Pic was budgeted at $22 million, making it one of the biggest films coming out of France last year. Celine Sallette ("House of Tolerance") and Bouli Lanners ("Nothing to Declare") co-star. "A Prophet" took the Cannes Festival's Special Jury Prize in 2009. Hengameh Panahi's Celluloid Dreams, which sold and co-produced "A Prophet," sold "Rust & Bone" to Sony Classics. Caucheteux's credits include Audiard's "The Beat That My Heart Skipped" and "A Prophet," as well as "Of Gods and Men" and "Assault on Precinct 13." UGC is distribbing in France. In pre-sales, "Rust" has been licensed to Studiocanal for the U.K,, Bim Distribuzione for Italy and Lumiere for the Benelux territories. Contact Dave McNary at dave.mcnary@variety.com

Soul Train Creator Don Cornelius Dead of Apparent Suicide

Diana Ross, Don Cornelius Soul Train creator and longtime host Don Cornelius is discovered dead at his home Wednesday morning in Sherman Trees, Calif., the La Occasions reported. The La Police Department discovered Cornelius' body about 4 a.m., and sources mentioned a family member found him getting a gunshot wound for the mind that apparently was self-triggered.See other stars we've lostAuthorities have removed foul play. Detectives haven't found a suicide note.Born in Chicago, Cornelius, who was simply 75, started his career just like a radio personality after which ongoing to create and host the musical variety show, Soul Train, in 1971. The series broadcast in distribution until March 2006, and spotlighted R&B, soul and rap artists. It absolutely was frequently referred to as "the black American Bandstand"-a good example Cornelius themselves disdained.The show mentioned within the last seasons it had been the "longest-running, first-run, across the nation syndicated type in television history." Greater than 1,100 episodes were produced.The impeccably fitted host was recognized for ending each show by saying within the distinctive baritone voice: "I'm Don Cornelius, to ensure that as forever in parting, you would like you want, peace and soul!" He stopped hosting the show in 1993.See the relaxation of current day newsSoul Train also produced the Soul Train Music Honours later. The 2011 Soul Train Honours broadcast last November on Wager.Wager planned to cover tribute for the late TV host by getting an airing in the documentary Soul Train: Hippest Trip in the united states Wednesday at 8/7c."We are deeply saddened to hear in regards to the passing of Don Cornelius. He will be a pioneer inside the television and music industries and also the legacy and relation to American culture will keep on living on for a number of decades later on. He gained Soul Train a location to choose fanatics of black culture and music and connected the earth towards the culture which we're forever grateful," mentioned Wager Systems Chairman Debra L. Lee.Have a look in a clip from the chapter of Soul Train:

Justin Timberlake plays ball with Clint Eastwood

TimberlakeEastwood"The Social Network" star Justin Timberlake is set to join Clint Eastwood and Amy Adams in Warner Bros.' "Trouble With the Curve," which will mark the directorial debut of Eastwood's longtime producing partner Robert Lorenz. Randy Brown wrote the script, which finds Eastwood playing an aging baseball scout with vision problems who takes a road trip to Atlanta with his daughter to take a look at a hot prospect. Timberlake will play Eastwood's pal Johnny Flanagan, a former pitcher who now works as a baseball scout for the NY Yankees. His character is a potential love interest for Adams, who plays Eastwood's daughter. Eastwood and Lorenz will produce through their Malpaso banner, while Michele Weissler will also be involved in a producer capacity, having who brought the project to Malpaso. Sarah Schechter will oversee the project for WB. "Curve" will mark the first film Eastwood has starred in but did not direct since Wolfgang Petersen's 1993 thriller "In the Line of Fire." Timberlake, who recently starred in "Bad Teacher," "In Time" and "Friends With Benefits," will soon begin filming the Coen Bros.' folk music pic "Inside Llewyn Davis" with love interest Carey Mulligan and star Oscar Isaac. Timberlake is repped by WME, attorney P.J. Shapiro and managers Jennifer Killoran and Rick Yorn. Contact Jeff Sneider at jeff.sneider@variety.com

Incognito acquires $50 mil in financing

Incognito Pictures, introduced by ex-PayPal executive and financier Jack Selby, has launched with $50 million in financing and extended-term output deal with The Weinstein Co. Banner introduced the launch Monday and mentioned it's dedicated to "creating intelligent, genre-agnostic films with worldwide appeal." La-based Incognito will unveil its initial slate later. The agreement with TWC covers distribution across all platforms, including foreign sales and domestic theatrical releases. Selby assists as chairman which is being grew to become part of by veteran producer Scott Stone, who's been attracted on as Boss. "Exactly why is Incognito unique is always that we have guaranteed significant permanent capital which previously remains placed on films at greater cost points," the duo mentioned in the statement. "Rather, there is available a distinctive opportunity to fill an underserved market more half way decent allotted films with specialized content that draws in audiences, both in your area and abroad." David Glasser, TWC's chief operating officer, mentioned "Incognito features a strong business and business design additionally to great type of product." Selby launched Horsethief Pictures in the finish of 2009. That banner produced Western "The Ultimate Traditions of Ransom Pride," which world preemed within the Edinburgh Film Festival and was provided to Screen Media. Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com

Crudup Knows Existence At These Speeds

Along with Douglas BoothIt's its not all first-time feature film director who scores established thesp Billy Crudup and rising star Douglas Booth for his or her project, however, its not all director is Leif Tilden, that has the advantage of Mike Rockwell executive creating his debut, Existence At These Speeds.Existence, which author Marc Novak has modified from Jeremy Jackson's novel, may be the story of the teen (Booth) whose existence falls apart just a little when his closest friend dies within an accident. He becomes hooked on running (well, it's much better than crack) and channels his survivor's guilt in to the determination to become world-class distance runner.Crudup, you never know a few things about going such as the clappers on the watch's screen after playing Steve Prefontaine in Without Limits, is onto take part in the youthful running fanatic's coach and confident.While Crudup established fact from his looks such as Almost Famous, Public Opponents and Watchmen, Booth is much more of the newcomer, with only a couple of roles, including miniseries The Support beams Of The World. But he earned much more of an effect over Christmas this this past year as he starred within the Beeb's Great Anticipation. "A script arrives that actually enables you to crunches and give consideration," Booth states inside a statement acquired by Variety. "Existence at These Speeds comes with an emotional intensity that actually started me within the guts. I really like the task of playing figures forced on existence-altering emotional journeys. To operate on the project with Billy Crudup and Mike Rockwell is simply a dream become a reality.Inch Nothing like he would complain, though, could it be?Oh yea, and obscure film fact alert! Tilden, that has largely been an area manager on sets for the kind of Bald eagle Eye and not Die Alone, has one intriguing claim that they can fame: he was within the suits as Donatello within the first couple of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle movies in early the nineteen nineties. Altogether now: T-U-R-T-L-E Energy!

CES Calendar of events

8:30 AM-12:30 PM Variety Entertainment Summit (see pages 9-10 for complete program) North Hall Room 258, Las Vegas CC 8:30-9:33 AM LookeeTV Press Conference S227, Las Vegas CC 9 AM CES Innovation Power Panel featuring Ursula Burns (Xerox), Lowell McAdam (Verizon) and Alan Mulally (Ford) Las Vegas Hilton Theater 9:20-9:40 AM CoolHotNot Press Conference S228, Las Vegas CC 9-10 AM Bang & Olufsen product unveilings and media briefing (invitation only) Suite 35108, The Venetian 9-11 AM Connect2Car: Connection Automotive and Consumer Electronics Lifestyles panel featuring Jon Bucci (Toyota), Joni Christensen (Chrysler), Chris Cook (Mobile Electronics Retailers Association), Myles Kovacs (DUB Publishing), Nick Pudar (OnStar) and Jake Sigal (Livio Radio), moderated by John Waraniak (SEMA) with presenter Patti Kreh (SAE) North Hall N255-257, Las Vegas CC 10-11 AM Escort presents "Premium automotive products that integrate bluetooth and cloud networking" S227, Las Vegas CC Noon-1 PM Panel: "Argue the Future," with Drew Bamford (HTC), Nilay Patel (The Verge) and Aaron Woodman (Microsoft); moderated by Joshua Topolsky (The Verge) North Hall N255-257, Las Vegas Convention Center Audi press conference S227, Las Vegas CC 1 PM Keynote: Hans Vestberg, president and chief executive officer of Ericsson Palazzo Ballroom, Level 5, Venetian 1:30 PM FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski joins CEA president and CEO Gary Shapiro for a candid conversation about the FCC. North Hall N255-257, Las Vegas CC 2 PM ESPN 3D's SportsNation Central Hall, ESPN 3D Booth #13632, Las Vegas CC 4 PM Brand Keynote: AT&T's David Christopher, General Electric's Beth Comstock, Facebook's Carolyn Everson, Walmart's Stephen Quinn, Hyundai's Steve Shannon and Unilever's Keith Weed Las Vegas Hilton Theater 4-7 PM CES Tweet Up: Twitter followers are invited to meet the CES social media team. Las Vegas Hilton, SpaceQuest Lounge 5-9:30 PM iHollywood LaunchFest Party ($50 tickets; first 500 tickets free for party after 8 PM; go to www.ceslaunchfest.eventbrite.com) Clarion Hotel Theater, 303 Convention Center Way 5 PM What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision Stars of CES Awards: Centered on the audio exhibits in the Venetian, Stars of CES will highlight the show's most impressive debuts, from high-tech streaming solutions to traditional hi-fi and AV. Suite 29-326, Venetian 6:30 PM Leaders in Technology Dinner (invitation only) Wynn Las Vegas, Lafite Ballroom 8 PM MashBash Mirage, 10AK Nightclub 10-11 PM The Official EM Party with an appearance by Eliza Dushku (invitation only) The Palazzo, LAVO Nightclub Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

BAFTA to fete Martin Scorsese

LONDON -- Martin Scorsese is set to be honored with a BAFTA fellowship at this year's film awards ceremony. The fellowship, which is awarded annually by BAFTA, is bestowed upon an individual in recognition of an outstanding and exceptional contribution to film. Scorsese will be honored for his celebrated career spanning across six decades, in which he has helmed works such as "Taxi Driver," "Raging Bull," "Gangs of NY," "The Aviator," "The Departed" and this year's 3D pic "Hugo." He has been nominated for a BAFTA nine times, garnering three wins in 1991 for "Goodfellas." "Martin Scorsese is a legend in his lifetime; a true inspiration to all young directors the world over," said BAFTA chairman Tim Corrie. "We are delighted to honor his contribution to cinema history and look forward to paying tribute to him in London on February 12." Previously honored Fellows include Charlie Chaplin, Alfred Hitchcock, Steven Spielberg, Sean Connery, Elizabeth Taylor, Stanley Kubrick, Anthony Hopkins, Laurence Olivier, Judi Dench and Vanessa Redgrave. Christopher Lee received the fellowship at the BAFTA film awards last year. The BAFTA film awards ceremony will unspool at London's Royal Opera House on Feb. 12. Nominations will be announced Jan. 17. Contact Diana Lodderhose at diana.lodderhose@variety.com