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." 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