Broadway fends off chill

Nick Jonas, center, assumed charge role in "How you can achieve Business Without Really Trying" the other day. Broadway's overall cume might take an fall the other day, but things weren't so dangerous towards the person shows round the boards. Although total Rialto receipts fell by about $2 million, plenty of that might be taken care of for by the possible lack of two suggests that closed over the past frame, "Follies" and "The Mountaintop." Really the only really large slide every week was taken by "How you can achieve Business Without Really Trying" (beating nearly 50% to $682,879), but even which were expected, since the other day was the first ones to see topliner Nick Jonas enter the role that Darren Criss ("Glee") carried out for 3 B.O.-busting days. Whereas the brevity of Criss' stint prodded fans to buy now, Jonas' six-month run doesn't supply the same emergency, mainly in the finish of what is typically a hard month for your Rialto. Generally, a lot of the shows round the Primary Stem stood a relatively steady week. Most productions, really, upticked, as well as the other declines weren't terribly dramatic. "It of Mormon" ($1,445,407) for instance, rose just a little to destroy another house record within the Eugene O'Neill Theater. Show handled to climb for the second rung on the top 10 -- a sign that although demand at other, older hits may sag just a little this month, last season's "Mormon" is constantly ride its wave of must-see hype. Coming directly behind "Wicked" ($1,503,461), "Mormon" outpaced both "Spider-Guy: Turn Off the Dark" ($1,417,922) and "The Lion King" ($1,382,353). One of the finest bumps was seen at "Porgy and Bess" ($921,404), ongoing to look strong despite winter months sales challenges and reviews that have been all over the map. Really, almost all shows round the Rialto released gains, although most were fairly modest. The heftiest rise in the sesh was at "Chinglish" ($366,258), climbing greater than $100,000 due to last-minute biz right before its Jan. 29 closing. Also exiting the other day were "Around the Apparent Day You Will See Forever" ($614,214) and "Relatively Speaking" ($338,355). With three showcases the table, Broadway's overall cume might slide downward again now. Still, by getting an attendance of 205,816 at 26 shows, the other day was a lot more taking part within the Rialto in comparison to same frame this season, which introduced within 150,000 theatergoers with a smallish slate of 19 productions. Contact Gordon Cox at gordon.cox@variety.com

Trailer For The Blind Man Online

A Besson mystery starring Lambert WilsonWhile we're bringing you Luc Besson / Europacorp trailers, here's another one, although it might be slightly further below your radar than Lock-Out. This one's for the French-languageÀ l'aveugle (The Blind Man), starring Lambert Wilson and Jacques Gamblin, and directed by Xavier Palud.Need a translation? We think we can just about cope. Gamblin is detective Lassalle, who's investigating a cold case that doesn't seem quite so cold anymore. There's been a new murder, and the killer always uses the same method, which is to cut his victim into small pieces. The police bring in everyone who appeared on surveillance cameras in the time preceding the murder, among whom is Wilson's blind Narvik. He's asked if he saw anything when he was with the murdered woman. He says he saw nothing. Well duh.Lassalle has unshakeable faith that Narvik is the killer, but can't prove it. Narvik says he's flattered that most people consider him an invalid but Lassalle thinks he's a criminal: "It's a promotion!". In the courtroom at the end of the trailer, Lassalle asks "Why are you doing this?", and Narvik says he and the detective have more in common than Lassalle would like to admit. There's the sense of a bigger conspiracy afoot, and the tag-line is "Sometimes appearances can be deceptive."There's a definite flavour of giallo about all this, by which we mean the slasher-whodunnit genre, not the hapless Dario Argento farrago from a couple of years ago. Palud directed the excellent Ils (Them) in 2006, and then decamped to Hollywood to remake The Eye. On this evidence, it's good to see him back on home turf. And it's also always a pleasure to see The Merovingian.Besson, natch, wrote the screenplay, and the French release date is March 7. There are no dates so far for the UK or elsewhere. We're liking the poster's tagline too:"In the kingdom of the killers, the blind man is king."

Incognito secures $50 mil in financing

Incognito Pictures, led by ex-PayPal executive and financier Jack Selby, has launched with $50 million in financing and long-term output deal with The Weinstein Co. Banner announced the launch Monday and said it's focused on "creating intelligent, genre-agnostic films with worldwide appeal." Los Angeles-based Incognito will unveil its initial slate next month. The agreement with TWC covers distribution across all platforms, including foreign sales and domestic theatrical releases. Selby will serve as chairman and is being joined by veteran producer Scott Stone, who's been tapped as CEO. "What makes Incognito unique is that we have secured significant permanent capital which historically has been applied to films at higher price points," the duo said in a statement. "Instead, we have a unique opportunity to fill an underserved market of more modestly budgeted films with specialized content that appeals to audiences, both domestically and abroad." David Glasser, TWC's chief operating officer, said "Incognito has a strong business and financial model as well as great taste in product." Selby launched Horsethief Pictures in late 2009. That banner produced Western "The Last Rites of Ransom Pride," which world preemed at the Edinburgh Film Festival and was sold to Screen Media. Contact Dave McNary at dave.mcnary@variety.com

Adam Brody to star in 'Girls'

BrodyAdam Brody is adopting his new leading-guy status by dealing with two new high-profile indies, such as the latest film from author-producer Neil LaBute. Brody has arrived charge in "Some Women," an element adaptation of LaBute's play that'll be directed by Jennifer Getzinger ("Mad Males"). Story follows a effective author who, prior to getting married, decides to visit across the nation to satisfy his five ex-female friends in a number of rooms in hotels. Additionally to writing the script, LaBute will make the pic with Leeden Media's Patty West and Chris Schwartz, in addition to Andrew Carlberg. Production is skedded to begin in April in La. Thesp can also be set to star in Take advantage of Meltzer's "Thanks for visiting the Jungle," which follows several staffers in a design firm who continue a workplace retreat to some tropical island, where total chaos erupts once they become stranded. A "The almighty from the Flies"-type situation originates, and Brody's protag needs to complement wits using the energy-hungry leader to be able to save his co-employees. Take advantage of Huebel, Dennis Haysbert, Kristen Schaal and Jean-Claude Van Damme will co-star within the Pimienta production, which begins shooting the following month in Puerto Rico. U.K.-based The Salt Clients are financing the Shaun Kauffmann-scripted pic, which is created by National Lampoon professional Justin Kanew and Pimienta's Luillo Ruiz ("The Males Who Stare at Goat's"). Charley Cabrera will co-produce, while Alex Goldstone will professional produce using the Salt Co.'s Robert Bevan, Samantha Horley and Cyril Margret. Most widely known for enjoying nerdy teen Seth Cohen on "The OC," Brody has worked to shed that image recently, dealing with a number of supporting roles in challenging indie fare. He just signed onto play "Deep Throat" star Harry Reems opposite Amanda Seyfried in "Lovelace" and stars in Whit Stillman's "Damsels in Distress," which The new sony Classics opens April 6. This season is shaping up to become a large one for Brody, who co-stars in last year's Toronto Film Festival entry "The Oranges," the Kristin Wiig-Oscar Isaac indie "Revenge for Jolly" and concentrate Features' "Seeking a buddy for that Finish around the globe,Inch which stars Steve Carell and Keira Knightley. Brody is repped by UTA. Contact Shaun Sneider at shaun.sneider@variety.com

New images from Mad Max: Fury Road

Approaching Mad Max reboot Fury Road remains languishing in development hell for some time now, but finally, it's searching as though George Miller's work of love is able to use serious.Getting initially been scheduled to begin filming inside the Australian outback this season, the project was postponed when adverse conditions destroyed the dusty, desert-like conditions Burns was trying to find.Not to go off, Burns has moved the project to Africa, with cameras set to begin relocating Namibia in April. Tom Sturdy and Charlize continue being regarded as as with position since the two leads, but possibly more excitingly, the initial images in the film's automobiles have turned up online.Pleasingly, they are just like badass since the souped-up fight-wagons in the original movie series. We particularly like the skull effect on the key grill in the vehicle while using snow-plough attachment...Burns remains planning Mad Max: Fury Road since the first movie in the trilogy, so enables hope they can get that certain inside the can with no further interruptions. Otherwise he'll be six foot under just before the 3rd one ever sees the sun's rays of day...

Tech upstarts kicking glasses in 3d

Stream TV aims to partner with large producers on its glasses-free Ultra-D 3d TV technology.There's an abundance of innovation within the major TV producers displayed within the huge working areas at CES: OLED, 4K -- even 8K -- resolution, new connects, connectivity, exclusive content. What's absent here, though, are any prototypes to suggest that glasses-free (autostereo) 3d TV is anywhere close to market.That isn't stating that autostereo TV cannot be offered at CES. It's just coming initially from from smaller sized companies in additional compact working areas -Body with barely a booth whatsoever. They are pressing ahead with -- and revealing -- autostereo screens for television, pills and cell phones because the large makers remain oddly quiet round the subject."Electronic products companies wanted to find yourself in the home market quickly," mentioned Raja Rajan, chief operating officer of Stream TV, whose booth in Central Hall, in the mammoth Las vegas Convention Center, is not definately not Sony's. "The client electronics companies have tremendous financial demands to access market while using fastest, easiest technologies."That's echoed by among Rajan's rivals, Stephen Blumenthal of 3d Fusion, a late accessory for that ground that has among its models hidden to the 3d Bee booth within the periphery of Central Hall."They introduced (3d with glasses) for the market just like a very straightforward consumer play, and until they burn with the opportunity to create as much revenue from it possible, this adventure using the next factor is about the rear writers," Blumenthal mentioned.His partner Ilya Sorokin noted, "The 3 dimensional with glasses technology was easier to incorporate for their existing infrastructure since it absolutely was there, and basically lounging in stock.InchEach 3d Fusion and Stream TV are choosing advanced, lens-based tech that, according to Rajan, was abandoned with the large companies.Rajan mentioned he along with Asia showing Stream TV's screens which is real-time 2D-to-3d ripping tools to major hardware makers, who responded readily. Stream TV is searching to become technology provider, not to manufacture under its title."We expect over the following day or two to start announcing a couple of from the first brands and products leaving,Inch Rajan mentioned.He mentioned there's strong interest from Hollywood inside the ripping tools box, since it might be incorporated in satellite and cable boxes, enabling all channels to remain in 3d. Concurrently, Stream's models include remote controls and so the consumer can alter the 3 dimensional lower, or off altogether, for comfort or personal preference."Our cost is incrementally 10% to fifteenPercent max within the cost of products for just about any 2D television," Rajan mentioned. "That's significant must be large re-seller will get to the consumer market in a cost clients can pay for.InchMasterImage 3d, having a solid worldwide business projecting 3d in theaters, is within the South Hall. It has elevated the autostereo screen business for some time, which year reaches CES with two screens specific straight at condition-of-the-art mobile items: a 720p 4.3-inch smartphone display together with a WUXGA (1920x1200) display for pills.Royston Taylor, professional V . p . and gm for MasterImage, mentioned he welcomes your competitors from Stream TV, is also showing tablet screens."First, it validates what you're trying to complete,Inch Taylor mentioned. "Being yourself is great if this involves no competition, but it's very lonely if this involves being really the only voice saying how great something is. The second factor is competitors are always advantageous for your consumer."Despite strong sales in the Producers 3DS, the indegent critical response to the 3DS, the HTC Evo 3d phone as well as the LG Optimus 3d phone have makers nervous, Taylor mentioned. Lucrative must become making bulletins of handles electronic products companies by April also to have gear with MasterImage 3d screens in stores by Thanksgiving.One hurdle that must be overcome was having less technical standards for understanding the standard from the 3d display."At this time around it's almost entirely subjective," he mentioned. "Large companies won't risk a $250 million line on 3d due to the fact it seems nice."But a French company, Eldim, has develop a product for testing 3d shows on objective, technical dimensions. With standards in place, you'll have the ability to check products and establish qc in manufacturing.3d Fusion was already selling autostereo Televisions for use in digital signs. Blumenthal mentioned the business is selling its turnkey solution, having a 42-inch autostereo display, at CES. Cost is $8,000. His sales is to retailers, small mother-and-pop chains, malls. Blumenthal and Sorkin observe that their customers are small , they're in no position to improve to consumer volumes on their own. Like Stream TV, they'd happily license their technology. Contact David S. Cohen at david.cohen@variety.com

MTV Movie Brawl 2012: 'Snow White' Vs. 'Woman In Black'

The MTV Movie Brawl 2012 is officially on! After the initial play-in and wild card rounds, 16 films have been selected to compete in a series of head-to-head single elimination matches in our March Madness-style bracket. In the end, only one of these flicks can be crowned the can't-miss movie of the year, and the choice is entirely up to YOU. Which movie will win the brawl for it all? Vote at MTV Movies Blog and make your choice known! There is life after "Harry Potter." There is life after "Twilight." Even if it doesn't always feel that way for fans, just look at lead actors Daniel Radcliffe and Kristen Stewart as examples. Both stars are leaving the wizards and vampires behind for new pastures with their next sure-to-be hits, "The Woman in Black" and "Snow White and the Huntsman." But only one of them can continue on in our brawl... (7) "The Woman in Black" Vs. (2) "Snow White and the Huntsman" Radcliffe's come a long way since playing the Boy Who Lived. His dancing days on Broadway are behind him, and now he's about to face some true terrors in "Woman in Black," his horror film debuting in February. But is it enough of an about-face to off-set his Movie Brawl opponent, Kristen Stewart's "Snow White and the Huntsman"? It's not just Stewart fans lining up for this badass take on the classic fairy tale, after all. Genre geeks and fantasy fans are coming on board as well, especially after the epic trailer that dropped late last year. Already proving to be one of the most contentious brawls of the Sweet 16, the outcome of this battle is truly anyone's guess. Watch our MTV Movie Brawl 2012 analysis!

Real Housewives' Kim Richards Leaves Rehab

Kim Richards Real Average women of Beverly Hillsides star Kim Richards leaves rehab, People reviews.Richards, 47, checked in recently for excessive drinking along with other "serious issues." She formerly searched for treatment following the tape of year 1 finale, by which she experienced a heated argument together with her sister and castmate, Kyle Richards, who known as her an alcoholic.Real Average women of Beverly Hills' Kim Richards makes its way into rehabEarlier this year, new cast member Brandi Glanville accused Richards of utilizing drugs throughout a game title evening using the ladies.The cast recorded a reunion show a week ago, but it's unclear if Richards participated."It had been high drama, plenty of emotion, plus some fun and laughs too," Andy Cohen authored on his blog. "All of the women deserve a pat around the back. High levels and low lows."

Access Exclusive: On The Set Of Desperate Housewives For Detective Chuck Vances Funeral

First Published: January 5, 2012 6:51 PM EST Credit: Access Hollywood Caption Eva Longoria shoots a scene for Desperate Housewives in Los Angeles for an episode airing on January 8, 2012 LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- After Gabrielles (Eva Longoria) abusive stepfather, Alejandro (Tony Plana), met his demise on Desperate Housewives, the girls thought it best to bury the body themselves. Then, when Detective Chuck Vance (Jonathan Cake) began investigating the murder, he met his own demise but who killed him? Access Hollywood hit the set for his funeral to get the answers from the ladies of Wisteria Lane themselves. Oh my God this is such a big who done it? Eva told Access Hollywood guest correspondent Tim Vincent during an exclusive visit to the shows set. Everybodys doubting everybody at this point. The girls and I we have a meeting and I think maybe Brees a little off, and then somebody thinks maybe its Carlos. I think maybe its Carlos too, she added, referencing her onscreen husband, played by Ricardo Chavira. Everybody is just pointing fingers at who we think might have done it. A victim of a hit and run, Detective Vance now lies in a casket, captured by Access Hollywoods cameras on the top secret set of his funeral, filmed on location at a Los Angeles church. Since the cop was hot on the trail of the Housewives who covered up a murder they werent exactly sorry to see him go. I think we vacillate between going, Chuck Vance is dead, and, Were glad thats over! Felicity Huffman, who plays Lynette Scavo on the ABC hit added. Tune in to Desperate Housewives to watch the ladies handle Det. Vances funeral when the episode airs on Sunday at 9 PM EST/PST on ABC. Copyright 2012 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.