Josh Holloway, Laz Alonso and Chris Brown Lead 'Planet B Boy' Cast

Lost star Josh Holloway, Laz Alonso, Josh Peck, Caity Lotz and Chris Brown are starring in Planet B Boy, a music-designed drama from Screen Gems. The film, in line with the award-winning documentary Planet B-Boy, started production now with Benson Lee within the director's chair. The pic shoots in La before moving to Montpellier, France. The 2007 documentary centered on the worldwide realm of B-boying, generally known within the U.S. as breakdancing. Even though urban dance decreased in recognition stateside after peaking within the eighties, it's developed and flourished in nations including Japan, Columbia, France and Germany, whereby subterranean form it grew to become more aggressive and sports. The project was setup at Screen Gems in spring 2009. The film, based on Screen Gems, "is all about an exciting-star American b-boy crew training to compete in France in the Fight of the season (BOTY) Worldwide Titles. Following a decade of defeat, the crew as well as their coach must go facing the very best and finest b-boys on the planet: the Koreans, the Russians and also the French who've centered the initial American dance form going back ten years.Inch Brin Hill and Chris Parker authored the script. Love Flynn, Tripp Vinson and Amy Lo are creating the project. Holloway will next be observed in Mission: Impossible ­ Ghost Protocol. Alonzo actedin Screen Gems' recent thriller Hay Dogs and made an appearance in Avatar while Peck starred within the Sundance fave The Wackness. Lotz will next be observed in The Pact while recording artist Brown has had strides into film with movies for example Takers. Related Subjects Chris Brown

'South Park' Designers Matt Stone, Trey Parker Specific by Scientologists Throughout Analysis

South Park designers Trey Parker and Matt Stone were when the focus of the Chapel of Scientology analysis, based on an old high-level Scientologist.our editor recommendsScientology's Hollywood Property EmpireDirector Paul Haggis Subject of Scientology ExposeChurch of Scientology Mocks the NYer In The Own Glossy MagazineDirector Paul Haggis: I'm Definitely Not Working together on Scientology Book Josh Brolin Recalls 'Bizarre' Moment Watching Travolta Qantas Video Practice Scientology on Marlon Brando'6 Days to Air' Stories Development of 'South Park' Episode (Video)'South Park' Designers Apologize for Lifting Dialogue From CollegeHumor Website Marty Rathbun, who left the chapel in 2004, authored on his blog Sunday the duo grew to become a target from the chapel's Office of Special Matters sometime after airing from the 2005 South Park episode "Held in the Closet." Within the episode, which spoofs the teachings of Scientology, Stan turns into a follower from the religion and finally is thought to become the reincarnation of their founder, L. Ron Hubbard. PHOTOS: Scientology's Historic Hollywood Holdings On Sunday, Rathbun published a 2006 memo he stated was compiled by the "commander officer" from the OSA, which Rathbun calls the "harassment and terror network of Corporate Scientology." "Procedures were run so that they can silence Parker and Stone," he authored. "While Corporate Scientology was ultimately not successful, left out an instructive data trail throughout their efforts." The document indicates the business was determining close buddies of Parker and Stone in order to find some weakness. "To locate a direct line into Stone and Parker a few of their buddies happen to be recognized," the document reads. PHOTOS: 'South Park's' Most Well-known Spoofs After that it continues to title author Matthew Prager (Parker and Stone's That's My Rose bush!) John Stamos and the ex-wife, Rebecca Romijn and author David Goodman (South Park). "These connections are now being PRC'd," the document reads. Rathbun added that PRC means "Public Record Information Check -- a powerful assortment of every criminal record on the prospective.Inch The memo continues: "You will find some strings that'll be drawn around the PRC on Stone. Otherwise the special collections is going to be debugged to be able to acquire some viable strings that may be drawn." Rathbun authored that "special collections" is "covert information gathering for example trash collection, bought phone records, compromised air travel bookings [and] bought bank records." COVER STORY: Why South Park's Trey Parker and Matt Stone Now Say It's 'Wrong' to Offend Rathbun told Village Voice that OSA reps could be searching for "phone records. Bank records. Personal letters that expose some type of vulnerability. They'll read stuff in to the type of alcohol you're consuming and just how much. Medications. They'll determine your diet plan. They are able to discover a great deal in regards to you using your trash." The OSA letter concludes: "It's obvious this analysis isn't going anywhere and DCOE [D/Commanding Officer Exterior OSA] is setting it up debugged." Rathbun stated which means "the commanding officer is pissed off and never enough gets done." He taunted he will posting additional documents concerning the analysis soon. PHOTOS: 10 Showrunners to look at in 2012 Since departing the business, Rathbun has managed to get his pursuit to expose intricacies of Scientology, however it hasn't come without consequence. In This summer, throughout a job interview using the Hollywood Reporter concerning the chapel's $400 million property portfolio in Hollywood, he was visited with a group inside a golf buggy by having an picture of his mind atop your body of the squirrel in the red-colored circle having a diagonal line through it. (A "squirrel" is really a derisive expression used by Scientologists to explain an old adherent that has "perverted" the religion.) STORY: Paul Haggis Declines Working together on Scientology Book Rathbun told THR it wasn't the very first time he's been visited through the group, that has stated it's creating a documentary about Rathbun underneath the Squirrel Busters Productions banner. (The chapel declines affiliation with Squirrel Busters, and there's no documentation that shows the audience is really a unit from the chapel.) Author Paul Haggis (Crash, Billion Dollar Baby) also offers become an open critic since departing the business last year, saying he'd been "inside a cult for 34 years." Related Subjects Paul Haggis Matt Stone Trey Parker South Park

Hammond: Can GOP Help One Oscar Hopeful?

Can Presidential politics really raise the profile of the under-the-radar Oscar hopeful? That may be a predicament the multitudes of honours consultants focusing on Summit’s summer time indie, A Much Better Existence, might consider because they attempt to draw voters’ focus on this well-examined June release. The film handles the button problem of illegal immigration. But at itsheart this is actually a touching father-boy story a good undocumented La laborertrying to forge a much better existence for his kid and keep him from gangs. At that which was charged like a DVD release party now,but whichreally offered being an honours season campaign kickoff, I observed several Academy people attending. The packed event at Culina in Beverly Hillsides had plenty of political talk, a lot of itabout the GOP presidential debates where candidates are engaged intough ‘kick em from the country’ rhetoricon the topic ofillegal immigrants in the usa. Tuesday evening, Texas Governor Ron Perry wagged his finger and accused Mitt Romney of employing illegal home gardeners at his home in the past.Perry was striking back after his conservative competitors along with other right-wing GOP groups ganged on him in a previous debate for signing a bill permitting kids of illegal immigrants to obtain their tuition compensated within the Texas educational system. Thehard right politico of the border statehad described he think it is the correct factor to complete. The film that was launched commericallyon DVD Tuesday, along with a couple of days earlier seemed to be the very first serious Oscar contender to transmit out screeners towards the Academy along with other voting groups, made under $two million in the domestic release but stillhashigh Oscarhopes, particularlyto gain recognition because of its star Demian Bichir within an uphill campaign against much greater profile Best Actor challengers like George Clooney, Kaira Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio, Gary Oldman, Ryan Gosling yet others. “What are we able to doto helpthis film?” one frustrated consultant requested me while observing your competition available. Apart from parties, Q&Ascreenings and becoming its lesser knownstar (within the U.S. a minimum of)available around the honours “circuit” in the same manner Marion Cotillard did in her own effective Best Actress campaign for La Vie En Rose , strategists just may want to take a look at the Hollywood-bashingGOP forsome ironic help.Along withthe condition of Arizona (using its anti-immigration law)they're giving thisexplosive subject plenty of recognition almost weekly throughout their contentious debates. Just stay tuned. Summit COOErik Feig (who's preparing the November 18th discharge of Breaking Beginning The Beginning which hecalls probably the most emotionalTwilight movie yet and praises director Bill Condon) states he's very proud ofA Better Existence andtold me he hopes individuals will still uncover it. Clearly thoughSummit won't spend the type of dollars that bigger movies have within their Oscar campaign war chests to be able to chase after votes so it will have a grass roots-type effortto ensure that it stays alive. Year finish recognition from experts groups could help much that one also it now stands at 86% positive on Rotten Tomato plants. Summit’s 2009 Best Picture champion, The Hurt Locker also would be a low grosser along with a June releasebut saw its Oscar stock soar if this began winning individuals experts honours. A Much Better Existence director Chris Weitz who had formerly gained pointswith Summit by directingthe second Twilight film, New Moon required note from the Republican debates andtold me he’s annoyed incidentally political figures are utilizing the plight of undocumented employees gain political points using the rabid right wing from the GOP. He states the entire connection with making the film has truly “politicized” him in ways he hadn’t imagined before dealing with theproject that has been in rise in one form or any other for two-and-a-half decades, initially beginning with producer Paul Junger Witt and obtaining other producers across the lengthy path to the screen including actress Jami Gertz (with partner Stacy Lubliner) and Christian McLaughlin who have been all in the DVD launch telling tales from the journey andhoping itis in a position to gain traction thisawards season. Marking onto the raging debate brought by Republicansmight be one method to do this andkeep the film relevant , even just in the cisco kid from the all of the large challengers in the future within the last two several weeks of the season. Summit smartlyemployed that strategy with Hurt Locker if this hit the Oscar trail byemphazing its importance and credibilityafter initially marketing it as being a suspenseful war movie. The film’s star, Bichir who's a significant title in Mexico in addition to a co-star of Showtime’s Weeds (that series’ star Mary Louise Parker travelled to host the party in recognition from the film Wednesday evening), stated he and Weitz had just return in the Morelia Film Festival in Mexico in which the movie made its Mexican debut for an audience that incorporated many ofpeople struggling with exactly the same plight as Bichir’s character does within the movie. He states it had been interesting to determine their reaction, a verygood one, as this is an uncommon “Hollywood” make an effort to put an individual face on which undocumented employees are actually dealing with. The film , which uses both The spanish language and British languages, is scheduled to spread out soon in Mexico. Bichir can also be planning revisit thetheatre in Mexico soon as star of aSpanish stage version from the film aboutHollywood, Swimming With Sharks by which he reaches play Kevin Spacey’s role, a lethal vindictive producer who berates his assistant. Despite that gig he'll be around the circuit around he is able to within the nextfew monthstrying to create focus on this little-film-that-could that puts a really human face on the hot-button political problem.

Obama To Look Around The Tonight Show With Leno

First Released: October 20, 2011 9:05 AM EDT Credit: Getty Images Caption Leader Obama talks throughout this years Whitened House Correspondents Dinner in Washington, D.C. on May 1, 2010WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Leader Obama may have a late evening talk to Jay Leno around the Tonight Show in a few days. Whitened House communications director Serta Pfeiffer states inside a tweet that Obama is going to be on the program Tuesday. Obama is going to be traveling around the West Coast in a few days, raising money for his re-election bid and seeking to enhance public support for his jobs bill. This is Obamas 4th time on Lenos show. He earned two looks like a presidential candidate. His last appearance is at March 2009, soon after taking office. NBC, which airs Lenos show, stated at that time that Obama was the very first sitting leader everto show up on The Tonight Show. Copyright 2011 through the Connected Press. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

TV Academy sets tech kudos

The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has announced the honorees for the 63rd Primetime Emmy Engineering Awards. Time Warner and Time Warner Cable draw the Philo T. Farnsworth Award for the contributions of their full service network trial to on-demand TV. The Charles F. Jenkins Lifetime Achievement Award will go to Fox Group engineering prexy Andy Setos for work in advanced broadcast and video delivery across distribution channels. IBM and Fox Networks Group, Panavision and Sony, Ultimate Arm and Apple will also receive awards. The Engineering Plaque will go to Yahoo Connected TV for its interactive applications. The Xfinity TV iPad App and the TV Warner TV iPad App will receive Engineering Certifications for progressing the role of mobile devices in the TV experience. Winners receive their awards at an Oct. 26 ceremony at L.A.'s Renaissance Hotel. Contact Variety Staff at news@variety.com

Jesse Trump Wishing Rosie ODonnells Talk Show Is Going To Be Effective

First Released: October 13, 2011 4:47 PM EDT Credit: Getty Images NY, N.Y. -- Caption Jesse Trump attends this years NBC Upfront presentation in the Hilton Hotel, New york city, May 17, 2010Its too early to understand if Rosie ODonnells The Rosie Show is focusing on the The famous host oprah Winfrey Network viewership dropped from around 500,000 in her own first show to 417,000 on Tuesday. Inside a shocking twist, Rosies former verbal live training partner, Jesse Trump, is wishing she finds success. I felt badly that her rankings were so bad, Jesse told Access Hollywood on Thursday. Really, I must see her be effective because everything The famous host oprah does, ultimately, is effective, and so i think Rosie is going to be effective, Jesse added. Although it appears relations between your two have heated up, Jesse doesn't have intends to show up on this program. If she known as, can you perform the show? an Access producer requested. I dont think so, however i think spend be effective, he stated. The Rosie Show airs weeknights at 7 PM on OWN. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Why 'Footloose' Matters (No Less Than in my opinion)

The first 'Footloose' was the initial movie I desired to determine purely from pressure from peers. It absolutely was also the initial "dirty" movie I ever convinced my parents to think about me to find out. Yes, I am aware that lots of sane people wouldn't consider 'Footloose' a dirty movie, however was nine years old in those days, as well as the word "shit" was utilized abundantly. At nine years old, as you are watching 'Footloose,' it absolutely was the first time I ever felt being an adult. For an average person living today, 'Footloose' may appear as being a trivial little bit of fluff. To many us within (I'd estimate) a 3-year age ranges, in those days, 'Footloose' meant everything. "Whoever else consider 'Footloose'?" asked for another grader named Josh. "It absolutely was awesome," I lied. Not lounging because I did not believe 'Footloose' will be a awesome movie. I used to be lounging because I'd no basis to produce a critical judgment of 'Footloose' because I never witnessed 'Footloose.' "The thing that was your chosen part?" asked for Josh. Panicked because here' was, a fourth grader, being challenged having a third grader as they understood my parents were not the type of parents to think about me to find out 'Footloose.' (My parents were the type to go away me in your house once they visited see 'Blame it on Rio.') Josh was trying to exhibit me up. "I loved the part where he dances forward and backward inside the shed," I responded, only because I'd seen the Kenny Loggins video for 'Footloose' on WTBS' 'Night Tracks' no less than 20 occasions (there's no MTV inside the small Missouri town that we were living in in those days, therefore i was controlled to 'Night Tracks' and 'Friday Evening Videos') which i would have sworn that was an outbuilding. It absolutely was a warehouse. I used to be asked for to title one scene that wasn't inside the video. I possibly could not. I used to be humiliated. (Later, I'd learn there really aren't that numerous moments which were not in Loggins' video.) My parents did not appear whatsoever encouraging to my plight. If my parents won't take me, maybe my grandmother would. I'm speaking about, the last year I'd convinced her to think about me with a movie referred to as 'Octopussy' (that people wouldn't realize would be a little odd until a very long time later). I referred to to her exactly how incredible 'Footloose' just must be. I referred to to her the plot. I referred to to her the incredible guy named Kenny Loggins sang the theme song and starred inside the movie. (Once I was nine, I'd the inclination to confuse easily. Being fair, Loggins doesn't are available in it for 'Footloose,' therefore i thought Kevin Sausage was Kenny Loggins. The fact a man named Kenny Wormald stars inside the new 'Footloose' atmosphere my nine-year-old self a lot more.) Unhealthy news: My parents discovered my plan which i had been grounded. The good thing: My parents felt bad about overreacting (they did!) and bought me the soundtrack -- which made things worse. There's only lots of occasions an individual can give consideration to 'Never' by Moving Pictures lacking the knowledge of why exactly it's that he'll never, never, never, ever, never, never, never, ever fly. After our neighbors -- parents I'd consider more strict than mine -- needed their kids to find out 'Footloose' and gave it half-hearted recommendation (i.e. there's no nudity), I used to be finally able to seeing 'Footloose.' 'Footloose' isn't a great movie. Re-watching becoming an adult, it's almost laughable: The wide shots once Kevin Sausage must cause type of real dancing an impromptu gymnastics workout inside the aforementioned warehouse that -- in the town with no dancing -- only Chris Penn's character can't dance inside a top end a game title title of chicken versus an oncoming train a game title title of chicken including two trucks traveling at glacier speed (probably the town should have banned "chicken" as apposed to dancing) Ren's try to bail on his tractor, only to be averted having a shoe lace. A shoe lace! But, for my nine-year-old self, it absolutely was miracle. These kids were fighting for to bop I used to be fighting for my to determine 'Footloose.' To this day, once Reverend Shaw gives his blessing for your school dance and Kenny Loggins' 'I'm Free (Paradise Helps the man)' gets control, I recieve goose bumps. The truth is, mom and dad, even though these kids the term "shit" a good deal, they're good kids! Also, I'm a good kid! Sure, it's fiction, nevertheless it was nice to feel happier about something. I saw a screening in the new 'Footloose' on Sunday evening, a movie I didn't think I would like, yet loved greatly. I am unable to determine if I truly think the film is great or possibly I used to be just overcome by nostalgia -- because the original 'Footloose' isn't about nostalgia, 'Footloose' may be the phrase nostalgia. The completely new version isn't a completely new, stylish version of 'Footloose' rather it's a love letter for the original. I desired to hate it, nevertheless the second the film starts, with close-ups in the dancing shoes, since the original Kenny Loggins' version in the theme song blares inside the sound system, I used to be offered. Ren still drives a vintage Volkswagen Bug, still likes Quiet Riot but nonetheless wears a burgundy tuxedo to his promenade. This movie wasn't created for teens, this movie was intended for individuals who loved the first 'Footloose.' No less than personally, it labored: I felt nine years old again. Here, once again, are these kids (I take advantage of the word "kids" lightly, Kenny Wormald is 27-years-old), cooperating for just about any common cause. Employing a constructive method of achieve what they desire. I used to be completely because world again. Following a screening, I used to be waiting for an uptown bus nearby on 45th and Madison. Several about 20 teens approached, comparable age since the figures in 'Footloose,' walking from south to north. Simply because they passed, among their people approached me, looked me hard, and asked for, "Hey, where's the party, asshole?" looked back at his pals, then jeered. Right. Reality. Indeed, 'Footloose' is fiction, nevertheless it was nice to feel happier about something, for some time. [Photo: Everett Collection] You'll be able to contact Mike Ryan on Twitter Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook RELATED

Technicolor adds professional trio

Technicolor is enhancing its animated content development and production efforts with the help of three key professionals for the team.Formerly a producer and mind of production for SD Entertainment, Robert Winthrop remains hired V . p . of animation and games for Technicolor Digital Productions. He'll oversee greater than 500 artists used in TV, direct-to-DVD, games, theatrical films together with other locations.Alison Warner assumes the role of V . p . of intellectual characteristics, sales, purchases and co-productions for Technicolor Digital. She'll develop sales techniques for in-house animated characteristics and be the European liason. Warner is dependent from London. She formerly offered as V . p . of European sales for Cookie Jar Entertainment.Finally, Suji Thomas remains named creative director at Technicolor India. He assumes the career exceeding 15 years connection with the animation biz, including 12 becoming an animation director. Thomas formerly held creative mind positions at both DQ Entertainment and Millimages.Technicolor topper Tim Sarnoff mentioned, "We are very excited to welcome such amazing talent to Technicolor. Robert, Alison and Siju bring a very new and various strength towards the Digital Productions group." Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com

DGA Honors Host & Presenters Unveiled

NY, NY – DGA President Taylor Hackford today announced the host and presenters for the eighth Directors Guild of America Honors, to be held at the DGA Theater in NY City on Thursday, October 13, 2011 and followed by an after-party at Nobu 57. Comedian, actor, talk-show host and author Richard Belzer will serve as the events Master of Ceremonies. He previously hosted DGA Honors in 2002, 2003 and 2008. Following is a list of confirmed presenters: Meryl Streep (The Devil Wears Prada, Julie & Julia) will present to Director/Writer/Producer Nora Ephron (Youve Got Mail, Julie & Julia); Helen Mirren (The Queen, The Debt) and DGA First Vice President Paris Barclay (In Treatment, Sons of Anarchy) will present to U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT); DGA President Taylor Hackford (An Officer and a Gentleman, Ray) and DGA National Executive Director Jay D. Roth will present to IATSE International President Matthew Loeb; DGA National Vice President Steven Soderbergh (Traffic, Contagion) will present to HBO Documentary Films President Sheila Nevins; and Martin Scorsese (Goodfellas, The Departed) will present a posthumous special directorial award for lifetime achievement to pioneering filmmaker Alice Guy Blach.

George Lucas, J.J. Abrams together with other Filmmakers React to Dying of Jobs

Jobs touched the lives of millions upon huge amounts of individuals before his untimely dying at 56 on Wednesday, and people he'd an impact on inside the filmmaking community are needing to pay tribute. "The miracle of Steve was that although others simply recognized things because they are, he saw the actual potential in everything he touched and never compromised on that vision," director George Lucas mentioned in the statement. "He leads to an incredible family together with a legacy that will continue to talk with people for any very long time.Inch People ideas were echoed by director J.J. Abrams. "You will discover so handful of individuals who're undeniably, fantastically inspiring," the 'Super 8' director mentioned in the statement. "Jobs, a man who changed the means by which we create, the means by which we communicate, the means by which we live, was among people people. I already miss knowing he's available." Within their tenure at Apple, Jobs made digital editing and filmmaking an even more realistic and low-budget option, giving people with a real love for film options they may possibly not have become formerly. "Becoming an rising horror film director, I must be careful generate an earnings spent take advantage from the arrange for my films and another way of taking advantage of your financial allowance was will be able to also edit my own, personal film," James Wan, the creator in the 'Saw' franchise and director from the spring's surprise horror hit 'Insidious' mentioned. "Due to the technology that Apple created throughout my indispensible MAC computer, I possibly could edit on my own without compromising quality." Jobs bought The Graphics Group from Lucas's Lucasfilm in 1986 for your now-inexpensive of $ten million. The business later increased being Pixar, most likely the very best art galleries in Hollywood. "Jobs was an amazing visionary, our very dear friend as well as the guiding light in the Pixar family," Pixar's John Lasseter and Erection dysfunction Catmull mentioned. "He saw the opportunity of what Pixar may be just before the comfort people, and beyond what anybody ever imagined. "Steve needed an chance here and supported our crazy imagine making cartoon films the primary one factor he always mentioned wound up being to merely 'make it great.' He's why Pixar switched view we did and also the strength, integrity and adoration for existence makes most of us better people. He'll forever be a part of Pixar's DNA. Our hearts visit his wife Laurene in addition to their children throughout this incredibly difficult time.Inch Filmmakers on Twitter also paid out their respects. "Farewell and R.I.P. Jobs,Inch written director Edgar Wright. "Written in the Mac laptop." "Jobs. Regarding every dreamer using their garage who's crazy enough to check and affect the planet, you will be missed," released 'Prometheus' and 'Star Trek 2' film author Damon Lindelof. "We lost a man of true vision today," written 'Iron Man' director Jon Favreau. "Condolences for the whole Apple family." [Photo: Getty] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook RELATED

Paramount, New Regency to Back Darren Aronofsky's 'Noah'

After months of negotiations, Paramount and New Regency announced on Monday a deal make Noah, with Darren Aronofsky attached to direct the big-screen version of the iconic Bible tale. Oscar-nominated screenwriter John Logan, whose credits include Gladiator and The Aviator, will re-write a script by Aronofsky and Ari Handel. Aronofsky, nominated for the best director Oscar last year for Black Swan, will produce the movie with Scott Franklin. "Since I was a kid, I have been moved and inspired by the story of Noah and his family's journey," Aronofsky said in a statement. "The imaginations of countless generations have sparked to this epic story of faith. It's my hope that I can present a window into Noah's passion and perseverance for the silver screen." Aronofsky and Logan are represented by CAA. Email: Daniel.Miller@THR.com Twitter: @DanielNMiller Related Topics Darren Aronofsky Paramount Pictures