Cable Chiefs Discuss Reality Programming, Apple Model And Blackberry Obsession

Ray Richmond is contributing to Deadlines TV coverage AMCs EVP original programming Joel Stillerman claimed not to be concerned about the fact that Mad Men will have been off the air in originals for some 17 months by the time it finally returns for its fifth season on March 25. Speaking this afternoon at an HRTS Luncheon at the Beverly Hilton billed as a Cable Programming Summit, Stillerman expressed that Mad Mens audience has proven to be among the most loyal in all of television, adding, So while its never easy to make scheduling decisions that keep a show off the air longer than perhaps youd like, I think its going to benefit the show in the long run, I really do. Mad Men Jon Hamm had a slightly different view of the situation when appeared on Late Show with David Letterman last week. When billionaires fight, it takes a lot longer to settle,” he said. “So we had some very wealthy people determining how long we would be off the air. The event, moderated by Access Hollywoods Billy Bush, also featured Turner programming chief Michael Wright, MTV programming head David Janollari, ABC Family programming/development EVP Kate Juergens, and Starz managing director Carmi Zlotnik. All of the panelists agreed that nonscripted programming needs to be an increasing part of their overall original slates. We should have been in the nonscripted space two years agi, Wright admitted, so were moving there very quickly now. Wright also took the opportunity on the day the iPad 3 was announced to praise the Apple model. The thing Ive always admitted about that company, he said, is it seems to have such a finger on what people want. They seem to have built a business based on products the user actually wants. For television, we should (also) create things the viewer actually wants. We really need to stay better attuned to that. A lighter moment came at the end of the discussion, when Bush asked the panelists if they ever wake up in the middle of the night, grab their Blackberry, and start to answer emails. Yes, Zlotnck admitted, and my wife says, Put it down. Quipped Bush: Were talking about your Blackberry, I assume?

Emmy Rossum To Board Beautiful Animals Cast

Emmy Rossum (Shameless) is within final foretells star opposite Viola Davis and Emma Thompson in Beautiful Animals. Richard LGravenese (P.S. I Really Like You) will direct the supernatural love story from his adaptation. Rossum’s credits include credits include Mystic River, The Phantom from the Opera and also the Next Day Of Tomorrow.

Harvey Weinstein to Join French Legion of Honor, Of Course

This just in: "French President Nicolas Sarkozy has named Harvey Weinstein, Co-Chairman of The Weinstein Company (TWC), a recipient of the 2012 Lgion d'Honneur, in recognition of Weinsteins contributions to cinema and his decades of work producing some of the most highly regarded films of our time." And those are just the ones on his shelf! Read on for the full release. Seriously, though: How else would you expect Harvey Week to end? You didn't think that the guy who acknowledges he was introduced to foreign film because he thought The 400 Blows was porn was just gonna let all that French post-Oscar goodwill get away, did you? Sigh. Anyway, this happened. Congrats, Harvey. Will raise a glass or 70. ====== Paris, France March 2, 2012 French President Nicolas Sarkozy has named Harvey Weinstein, Co-Chairman of The Weinstein Company (TWC), a recipient of the 2012 Lgion d'Honneur, in recognition of Weinsteins contributions to cinema and his decades of work producing some of the most highly regarded films of our time. Weinstein was nominated personally by President Sarkozy on July 22, 2011 and will receive the award in a ceremony to take place in Paris. President Sarkozy wrote the following upon nominating Weinstein to the Lgion d'Honneur: This prestigious distinction, which I wanted to come from my personal allocation, is a testimony of the admiration of millions of French citizens for the exceptional quality of the films that you have produced. It also expresses our gratitude to someone who has always shown great friendship towards our country and our cinema which you have enabled so many Americans to discover. Said Weinstein, I am honored and humbled by this recognition from President Sarkozy and the people of France. All my life, I have loved and been inspired by French cinema. I am still the young boy who walked two miles to The Mayfair movie theater in Flushing, NY to see films by the greats Lelouch, Godard, Renoir and my personal favorite Franois Truffaut. They inspired me and led me to the place I am in today. I hope to continue my friendship with France and its filmmakers for many years to come. France's oldest and highest distinction, the Lgion d'Honneur was created by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1802 and is awarded to outstanding individuals who have contributed to France and to the ideals it upholds. Past recipients include Charlie Chaplin, Marlene Dietrich, Akira Kurosawa, Clint Eastwood, Robert DeNiro, Satyajit Ray, and Steven Spielberg to name just a few. Weinstein requested to keep the honor private until now to avoid any conflict of interest with Academy Award Best Picture winner THE ARTIST. Weinstein will enter the Lgion d'Honneur with the grade of Chevalier. Weinstein has been bringing interesting and cutting edge independent films to audiences for three decades, first as founder and Chairman of Miramax from 1979-2005, and subsequently as founder and Co-Chairman of TWC, launched in 2005. In spring 2011, he acquired Michel Hazanaviciuss THE ARTIST, a French production that went on to win five 2012 Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Over the years, the cultural impact of some of his most well known films PULP FICTION, GANGS OF NY, THE AVIATOR, SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE, THE PIANO, LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL, GOOD WILL HUNTING has been recognized and awarded on many levels. Weinstein has been responsible for the distribution and promotion of more than 30 French films in the United States, including previously released EDITH AND MARCEL (EDITH ET MARCEL, 1983); DELICATESSEN (1991); THREE COLORS: BLUE (TROIS COULEURS: BLEU, 1993); THREE COLORS: RED (TROIS COULEURS: ROUGE, 1994); THREE COLORS: WHITE (TROIS COULEURS: BIALY, 1994); AMLIE (2001); LE CONCERT (2009); SARAHS KEY (ELLE SAPPELAIT SARAH, 2010); and upcoming releases including box office sensation THE INTOUCHABLES (UNTOUCHABLES, 2011); A GANG STORY (LES LYONNAIS, 2012); WAR OF THE BUTTONS (LA NOVELLE GUERRE DES BOUTONS, 2012); and PLAYERS (LES INFIDELES, 2012). LETTER TO HARVEY WEINSTEIN FROM PRESIDENT NICOLAS SARKOZY July 22, 2011 Dear Mr. Weinstein, I have great pleasure of informing you that I have signed a decree which nominates you to the order of the Legion DHonneur. This prestigious distinction, which I wanted to come from my personal allocation, is a testimony of the admiration of millions of French citizens for the exceptional quality of the films that you have produced. It also expresses our gratitude to someone who has always shown great friendship towards our country and our cinema, which you have enabled so many Americans to discover. I would like to express my personal congratulations for the well deserved distinction which France has bestowed on you. Yours sincerely, Nicolas Sarkozy ###

EXCLUSIVE: A Dog, a Gun, and a Serial Killer's Eerie Charm in Clip from Aussie Thriller The Snowtown Murders

"Shoot the dog." In the vein of powerhouse Aussie import Animal Kingdom comes The Snowtown Murders, a chilling thriller based on the true story of charismatic charmer and sociopathic serial killer John Bunting, who led a band of criminals in South Australia as they kidnapped, robbed, terrorized, and murdered victims from their own community during the '90s. Get a glimpse of the masterful manipulation skills that helped Bunting earn the notorious title of Australia's worst serial killer in Movieline's riveting exclusive clip, featuring Daniel Henshall as Bunting and Lucas Pittaway as his emotionally vulnerable protege -- tasked here with proving himself by committing a heinous act at Bunting's behest. In her review of the film, Movieline's own Alison Willmore described Henshall's Bunting as "an unassuming monster," and as you can see in the clip below Henshall is wonderfully, and chillingly, unsettling. Director Justin Kurzel's slow-burn pic introduces the notorious killer as a do-gooder savior who steps in to pull an ailing Australian community up by its bootstraps, drawing his group of brethren deeper and deeper into adopting and, frequently, aiding in his own ultraviolent tendencies; by the time the most heinous atrocities have been committed, it can at least be understood just how these neighbors and friends had fallen under Bunting's destructive spell in the first place. First screened at the Cannes Film Festival (where it won the FIPRESCI Prize -- special mention) as Snowtown, The Snowtown Murders is quite an unsettling but powerful watch, but is worth seeing especially if you're curious about the so-called Australian New Wave. The film hits theaters in limited release today (NYC Friday at IFC Center, 3/15 in LA at the Egyptian) but can already be viewed now on IFC Midnight VOD. Follow Jen Yamato on Twitter. Follow Movieline on Twitter.

Hot Trailer: The Avengers

The Marvel superheroes pic is written and directed by Joss Whedon, which only serves to improve anticipation among the fanboy set. This is also true the cast: Robert Downey Junior., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Tom Hiddleston, Stellan Skarsgard and Samuel L. Jackson. Here’s the second trailer for your tentpole, which Disney releases May 4. Follow the link to determine the embedded video.

Aimee Teegarden Lands Lead Role in CW's The Selection

Art imitates life when The Partridge Family star Shirley Jones guest-stars as a sitcom actress on Victorious. In an upcoming episode, Tori (Victoria Justice), Cat (Ariana Grande) and Jade (Elizabeth GIllies) travel to San Diego to pay their respects when a classic TV star dies. But the girls soon discover that Mona (Jones) is very much alive - and starring on a new show called The Dead. Read More > Other Links From TVGuide.com The Partridge FamilyShirley JonesVictoria JusticeVictoriousAriana GrandeElizabeth Gillies

'Descendants' earns Scripter Award

"The Descendants" took home the 24th annual USC Libraries Scripter Award on Saturday at an elegant gala held at the historic Edward L. Doheny Memorial Library on the college's campus.Although director Alexander Payne was unable to attend the ceremony, screenwriters Jim Rash and Nat Faxon were on hand to accept the award with novelist Kaui Hart Hemmings."This is such an honor to be part of something that puts books on a pedestal," Rash told the crowd.Faxon, who is an actor-writer like Rash, joked about finally being able to accept Payne's choices in actors. "I think it was a good call casting George Clooney and not me," he conceded.USC alumnus and Directors Guild president Taylor Hackford and his wife, Helen Mirren, served as honorary dinner chairs. Hackford spoke eloquently about the delicate balance between remaining faithful to source material and creating a compelling script."It's a real artform. And so important and fragile. But don't be too conservative," Hackford said.Mirren talked about how crucial the library can be for actors researching a part."The books in this library are far more valuable than a page on Wikipedia," Mirren said.Oscar-winning screenwriter Paul Haggis accepted the Literary Achievement Award and said of his career choice, "You've got to be a little emotionally unstable to be in this profession," but added that in order to be successful writers have to embrace the "ridiculous" nature of it.The other Scripter finalists included "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" and "Moneyball," both of which are up for adapted screenplay Oscars next weekend, and "A Dangerous Method" and "Jane Eyre."USC Libraries Dean Catherine Quinlan served as mistress of ceremonies and expressed feigned dismay about how few movies have shown the exciting lives of librarians. "Where are all the library movies?" she asked, garnering laughs from the audience. Contact Christy Grosz at christy.grosz@variety.com

Shankman to 'Leave You' for Warner Bros.

ShankmanAdam Shankman will "This Is Where I Cause You To,In . is at early discussions later on aboard to direct and provide your family drama for Warner Bros. "This Is Where I make youInch will probably be produced by Paula Weinstein and Rob Levine via their Spring Creek banner and Shankman and Jennifer Gibgot through their Offspring Entertainment shingle. Jesse Ehrman is controlling the job for Warners. Project's experienced development at Warner Bros. since early 2009, when the studio acquired the screen rights to Jonthan Tropper's novel with Greg Berlanti pointing. Tropper's book, launched by Dutton, concentrates on a parent or gaurdian who dies and demands that his highly dysfunctional and non-religious family sit Shivah for seven days. Shankman and Gibgot signed a preliminary-look production deal with New Line a year ago. The siblings and siblings had already produced three photos for completely new Line -- "Hairspray," which Shankman helmed "17 Again" and "Going the lengthInch -- and so are in publish-production for completely new Line's "Rock old range," likely to be in June, and "Step-up 4," likely to be in This summer time from Summit. Carrying out a career just like a top Hollywood choreographer, Shankman made his directorial debut in 2001 while using Gibgot-produced "The Marriage Coordinator," starring Jennifer Lopez and Matthew McConaughey. More youthful crowd directed Mandy Moore starrer "A Stroll to help keep in mindInch for Warner Bros. and "Cheaper with the Dozen 2" for Fox. Shankman's also developing "The Nutcracker" for completely new Line with expects to direct and provide with Gibgot. He's been attracted onto direct NBC's untitled Hilary Winston single-camera pilot, in the new the new sony TV and Jamie Tarses' Fanfare and concentrating on a shy lady who, after being left by her fiance, sways on her behalf account co-employees to help her leave her spend and plot her revenge. Shankman also recently directed cases of "Glee" and "Modern Family." Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com

Cheers & Jeers: Wolk As being a Guy

iCarly, Masters of magic of Waverly Place, All The Best Charlie and Victorious are actually nominated for just about any Kids' Choice Award inside the Favorite Show category, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively. "I am so excited that iCarly remains nominated," the show's star Miranda Cosgrove told us. "I am also honored and grateful the fans continue being encouraging in the show ultimately these years." Discover More > Other Links From TVGuide.com Will SmithMiranda CosgroveiCarlyWizards of Waverly PlaceVictoriousGood Luck Charlie

Hugh Hefner's Boy Busted for Allegedly Attacking Playmate Girlfriend

Marston Hefner, Claire Sinclair Hugh Hefner's boy makes head lines, although not for following in the father's actions. Marston Hefner was arrested Sunday evening in La for allegedly attacking his girlfriend, Playmate Claire Sinclair, E! Online reviews. Hugh Hefner on Lohan Playboy cover: I pressed for additional nudity Police were known as towards the couple's home in Pasadena shortly before 11 p.m. where they found Sinclair struggling with minor injuries. Hefner, 21, was taken into custody of the children and billed with battery. He was launched later after posting $20,000 bail. A court date has not yet been set. On Monday, Sinclair published a thanks to her supporters on Twitter: "There's two kinds of discomfort on the planet - discomfort that affects you, and discomfort which makes you more powerful. All your positivity is giving me strength." Marston Hefner is just one of two sons that Hugh Hefner had with second wife, 1988 Playmate of the season Kimberley Conrad.

TV Guide Network Renews Nail Files for Season 2

Katie Cazorla TV Guide Network has restored Nail Files with an eight-episode second season."Nail Files quickly found a loyal viewing audience on tv Guide Network and increased being most likely probably the most discussed new reality shows last summer season among women," Allen Shapiro, TV Guide Network Chairman, mentioned in the statement. "We are thrilled to restore the series with a lot more Hollywood stars, reality drama and intriguing figures."VIDEO: Vanessa Hudgens names a nail polish for Katie on Nail FilesProduced by Sally Ann Salsano and 495 Productions, they behind Jersey Shoreline, the reality series stars Katie Cazorla, who is the owner of Hollywood celebrity nail salon The Coloured Nail, who juggles her professional existence and her relationship along with her Grammy-winning fiancé Walter Afanasieff. The show shipped the finest ratings with an original TV Guide Network series premiere last summer season."The second season of Nail Files is well-timed for the development of my salon and many new developments throughout my own existence," Cazorla mentioned. "I am hoping to hold onto create audiences lots of laughs, while bathing these with Hollywood fashion, glitter, as well as, fabulous mani/pedis!"Season 2 of Nail Files will premiere this summer season.

News Corp. realigns gov't affairs operations

News Corp. said Monday it has restructured and consolidated its global government affairs activities under current exec Michael Regan as exec VP of government affairs. Regan has run the conglom's Washington, D.C. operations since 2001. Heads of Europe and Asia will now report in to him to ensure a "clear, coordinated focus on legislative and regulatory issues across all the territories in which we operate," said James Murdoch, deputy chief operating officer and chairman-CEO of Intl. Frederic Michel is being promoted to the newly created role of senior veep of government affairs and public policy for Europe, leading regulatory and public policy efforts for News Corp. and its broad portfolio of businesses across Europe, reporting to Regan. Michel, who has most recently been director of public affairs for Europe, will head the company's new Brussels-based operation. Prior to joining News Corp., Michel was founding director of the international think tank Policy Network. Joe Welch, senior VP of government affairs for Asia, will report to Regan from Hong Kong. He has been with the company since 2005 and oversees public policy and regulatory advocacy for News Corp. business units across the region. Previously, he served as MCI WorldCom's Asia director of government affairs and earlier was an attorney at the Federal Communications Commission in Washington, D.C. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

'Pond' makes ripples with BAFTA

Tom Kingsley, left, and may Ho acquired a BAFTA nomination for debut film, 'Black Pond,' they created for $39,000 and self-released.Chris Langham in 'Black Pond.'Just a couple of years from college, Will Ho and Tom Kingsley elevated 25,000 ($39,000) to shoot their first feature "Black Pond," of a family that invites a stranger to dinner, then finds itself billed with murder because he dies at their table. They released it themselves last fall, to determine whether it will make any ripples. Thanks only to some bold bit of casting, it did much additionally to that particular. Following nominations for your British Independent Film Honours, the Protector First Film Honours as well as the Evening Standard British Film Honours, the project was crowned having a BAFTA jerk for outstanding British debut. At 25 and 26, Ho and Kingsley will be the youngest-ever nominees for your prize. Whether or not they beat their better-known (and older) rivals Take advantage of Fiennes, Paddy Considine, Joe Cornish and Richard Ayoade, it's a gilded start to their filmmaking careers. At Cambridge they were part of the famous Footlights revue, whose alumni include Julian Fellowes, John Cleese, Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Emma Thompson, Sacha Baron Cohen, Ayoade, and "Inbetweeners" stars Simon Bird and Joe Thomas, who've been yearly before Ho and Kingsley. After their publish-grad show at Edinburgh, Ho spent yearly inside the Royal Shakespeare Company, a season inside the BBC primetime cleaning cleaning soap "Casualty." Kingsley started just like a runner inside a ads house, and in the year had labored his in position to pointing. Inside their spare time they shot a short, "Cockroach." A producer first seen it and offered them $80,000 to produce a feature. The purchase fell through, however ambition ongoing to become intact. For "Black Pond," another college friend, student theater producer Sarah Brocklehurst, aided them scrape together $30,000 by conntacting everyone they may consider, they added $9,000 utilizing their own pockets. They asked for EIS tax shelter status, and consulted Ben Wheatley, director of "Lower Terrace" and "Kill List," on the way to produce a self-funded feature around the shoestring. Ho and Kingsley produced the story together, and Ho written the script, plus a part for themselves since the daughters' creepy flatmate. They directed, edited and produced the project together. It seems sensible an eccentric, visually lyrical comedy of repressed British middle-class mores. "We didn't set to produce a film in any particular style," Ho describes. "We like to products to become funny, but we don't such as these to become just funny. We wanted it to feel quite real. Aesthetically we'd no template, which possibly arises from not requiring to pitch it to anybody." Getting nobody to see them whatever they could or couldn't do introduced for his or her boldest decision -- the casting of Chris Langham inside the leading role. Langham, who carried out a brand new cabinet minister in BBC satire "The Thick from this,In . was billed in 2007 of dowloading child pornography, offered three several days jail time, coupled with not labored since. "I had been from the perception, getting read enough relating to this, he needs to be allowed to function,In . Ho states. "Once we were writing the script, his character from 'The Thick of It' was always a reference, so following a few other stars switched us lower, we thought, why not Chris?" Langham's role has inevitably attracted attention. But Ho states they weren't relationship publicity. "We just preferred for the greatest film we possibly could. We didn't have a very telemarketer establishing money, and then we didn't have to pander for the cynical, cowardly way of thinking. It is not been nice in the personal perspective, because Chris can be a friend now, however haven't even considered it in the professional perspective." They requested everyone they understood for his or her cast and crew screening last April since they think its likely really the only time the film would have you ever gotten seen. "But instead we left thinking, that wasn't so bad," Ho recalls. "Everyone else reaction gave us the confidence to maneuver ahead.Inch After several distribs switched the film lower, it absolutely was recognized for your Raindance Film Festival. Then Ho and Kingsley reserved 7 days at London's Prince Charles theater in November. The critical response was beyond their craziest dreams, triggering a regular flow of bookings from theaters for Q&As and runs from the day or two. Ho confesses he's not a clue in regards to the box office take, but states traders should no less than obtain money-back. Now a DVD and VOD distribution deal is within the actively works to take advantage from the BAFTA publicity. The pic could possibly get its U . s . States premiere at SXSW in March. Ho and Kingsley are really firmly round the industry's radar, and settling a deal to produce a contemporary adaptation of Voltaire's 1700s picaresque satire "Candide." "All we wish is ideal for anybody to give to us the money to produce our next number of films," Kingsley states. Despite their relative lack of skill, Kingsley states he and Ho feel ready to step up to more professional shoot, yet they're dislike to go away the limitations from the tight budget target arrange for "Candide" can be a still-modest $2.3 million. "There are many waste in conventional production," Kingsley states. "With less money you've with additional hold. Getting a larger budget together with a larger crew, an individual's vision will get watered lower. So accidentally we might have showed up on a way of making films." Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com

Tommy Lee Johnson to 'Emporer'

JonesTommy Lee Johnson will portray Gen. Douglas MacArthur opposite Matthew Fox in Peter Webber's Japan-set political thriller "Emperor," a co-manufacture of Fellers Film and Krasnoff/Promote Entertainment. Producers introduced Jones' casting Tuesday. "Tommy brings strength, intelligence and gravitas towards the portrayal of Gen. Douglas MacArthur, popular American hero," producer Gary Promote stated. Lensing is placed to start later this month in locations including Nz and Japan. CAA is handling sales within the U.S. Inspired by true occasions, "Emperor" is really a story of affection and understanding set among the questions from the days following a Japanese surrender in the finish of World war 2, when MacArthur, as supreme commander from the taking up forces, offered as p facto ruler of Japan. Fox will have Gen. Bonner Fellers, among MacArthur's Japan experts, who's billed with reaching a choice with an problem of historic importance: Should Emperor Hirohito be attempted and hanged like a war criminal? Pic will also explore the storyline of Fellers' romance having a Japanese exchange student and the mission to locate her within the ravaged publish-war landscape. Webber ("The Lady Having a Gem Earring") will direct from the script by David Klass and Vera Blasi. Yoko Narahashi ("The Final Samurai") and Eugene Nomura will produce with Gary Promote ("Ghost Driver") and Russ Krasnoff ("The Soloist"). Johnson is symbolized by CAA and lawyer Bill Jacobson, while Fox is symbolized by Management 360, WME and lawyer Craig Jacobson. Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com

Jeffrey Dean Morgan in 'Rut' with Moretz

MorganMoretz"Watchmen" star Jeffrey Dean Morgan is set to join his "Texas Killing Fields" co-star Chloe Moretz in Karyn Kusama's gritty indie drama "The Rut."Kevin Caruso wrote the script, which is described as a cross between "Winter's Bone" and "Into the Wild."Story follows a teenage girl who aims to win her father's approval by surrounding herself with danger and adventure as she journeys into the wilderness alone to hunt the greatest of deer.While Morgan played a father figure to Moretz in "Texas Killing Fields," he'll play her actual father in "The Rut."Aaron Magnani will produce through his Water Bear/Aaron Magnani Prods. banner along with Martha Griffin, Kusama's producing partner.Moretz's mother Teri Moretz and brother Trevor Moretz will exec produce via Treetop Prods.Morgan will soon be seen in Open Road's "Red Dawn" remake, Lionsgate's horror-thriller "The Possession" and Bruce Beresford's "Peace, Love & Misunderstanding." Thesp also toplines Starz's upcoming series "Magic City," which debuts April 6.Morgan is repped by UTA, while WME and 3 Arts rep Chloe Moretz. ICM reps Magnani and Kusama, as well as the project. Caruso is repped by ICM and managers Frankie Lindquist and Mary Cybriwsky of Scooty Woop Entertainment. Contact Jeff Sneider at jeff.sneider@variety.com

Kiefer Sutherland talks 24 movie

Kiefer Sutherland has taken time out to discuss the status of the long-awaited 24 movie, with the actor revealing that filming could begin at the end of April if all goes to plan."The status on the movie is that, hopefully, we will be shooting the end of April, beginning of May," confirmed Sutherland at the Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour, before going on to discuss what shape the film might take."I see it as a continuation," explained Sutherland. "The script that we've got right now, which I'm very, very excited about, is relatively a direct continuation. It's within six months from the end of the last episode. We'll see where it goes from there."Meanwhile, the star was also able to confirm that the film will depart from the traditional real-time structure of the television series."It's two hours, representing 24 hours," revealed Sutherland. "The movie is not in real time. It's a two-hour representation of a 24-hour day."All being well, we should be able to watch Jack Bauer torturing all and sundry on the big screen at some point in 2013. Get ready for another rash of those irritating CTU ringtones as soon as this one is confirmed...

The brand new the new sony Music encourages Dennis Kooker

The brand new the new sony Music Entertainment has upped Dennis Kooker to leader, global digital business and U.S. sales. He'll report right to SME chairman-Boss Doug Morris, who introduced the appointment to staff on Monday. Kooker replaces former digital boss Thomas Hesse, who ankled The brand new the new sony in the finish of 2011 for just about any perfect Bertelsmann's supervisory board. Hesse had headed their digital matters since 2004, because he grew to become part of the business following a merger of Sony's and Bertelsmann's music holdings. The brand new the new sony acquired Bertelsmann's stake within the new the new sony BMG in 2008. Kooker can be a veteran digital professional. He was most recently professional V . p . of methods and g.m., global digital business and U.S. sales, heading the unit's day-to-day methods. Prior to taking the gm role in 2008, he was professional V . p . of methods for that new the new sony BMG Music Entertainment's global digital business and U.S. sales unit. He began his record companies career in 1995. Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com