Salmon Fishing in the Yemen Trailer: Eating, Praying, and Loving Upstream

I don’t know if you can tell by its freakishly quirky title, but Salmon Fishing in the Yemen is freakishly quirky. Ewan McGregor, Emily Blunt, and a suddenly super-droll Kristen Scott Thomas star in what appears to be a Middle Eastern-set romcom with kooky supporting characters. There’s also a chance that it’s an Eat, Pray, Love for downtrodden white men, which would be despicable. You figure it out. Three things I’m sick of: 1) Ukuleles. 2) Ewan McGregor spending 2011 sauntering around like every movie is a Pepcid AC commercial. 3) That is all. At any rate, hooray for Kristen Scott Thomas, who seems intriguing in what could be a desperately nutty role. Emily Blunt is given little to do again, which reiterates her work in The Adjustment Bureau. And I guess I’ve already torn down Ewan McGregor. I can just guess his full arc here, and it’s not a thrilling one. Though it is fun to say “Ewan” and “Yemen” in an Uma/Oprah-style rally. However, I’m inspired by director’s Lasse Hallstrm whimsy — this is the guy who, in addition to directing The Cider House Rules, spent the 1970s directing every ABBA video under the sun. That’s a man who knows the power of sea-green jumpsuits and beige lipstick. We need him. And therefore, we need this not to suck. Here’s hoping self-aware, but un-obnoxious fun is “The Name of the Game.” Verdict: Slightly baiting. ‘Salmon Fishing in the Yemen’ Trailer [Yahoo!]

Critic's Choice Movie Honours Noms Are Payne-less

The Broadcast Film Critic's Assocation introduced their nominations for that Critic's Choice Movie Honours today, and there have been surprises both enjoyable and never-so-enjoyable.One of the good: Jessica Chastain and Melissa McCarthy ended up into Supporting Actress for "The AssistanceInch and "Bridesmaids," correspondingly. Nick Nolte handled to snag a Supporting Actor jerk for "Warrior," regardless of the poor promotion from the film itself. Nicholas Winding Refn and Ryan Gosling gained nods for, correspondingly, pointing and starring in "Drive." And Andy Serkis gained a Supporting Actor nomination for his motion-capture operate in "Rise from the Planet from the Apes." Around the writing front, glad to determine "50/50" and "Mutually BeneficialInch score screenwriting nods.Unhealthy: Glenn Close is beginning to appear like not this type of sure factor any longer on her gender-bending submit "Albert Nobbs" after being snubbed through the BFCA. Vanessa Redgrave, when a leading contender for Supporting Actress on her operate in "Coriolanus," seemed to be overlooked. And just how on the planet was Alexander Payne not nominated for the best Director for "The Descendants"? Truly baffling for any significantly beloved film that clearly bears the imprint of their director on every frame.The honours show is going to be broadcast survive VH-1 on Jan. 14.Find Out More ON Behind The Curtain

Ben Kingsley Put In Ender's Game

He'll play a war heroIt appears there's apt to be a little Hugo reunion on Ender's Game, as author/director Gavin Hood has cast Ben Kingsley to star inside the sci-fi film alongside youthful lead Asa Butterfield. Hood has modified Orson Scott Card's classic sci-fi novel for Odd Lot Entertainment, and selected Butterfield to see Ender Wiggin, a prodigy who becomes part of mankind's war against a annoying alien race known to as Formics. Rising quickly using the ranks within the Fight School, Ender is revealed just like a master tactician.True Grit's Hailee Steinfeld looks vulnerable to play fellow School warrior Petra Arkanian, now Kingsley is aboard to see Mazer Rackham, popular war hero many had thought was dead (spoiler!). Harrison Ford remains chased to see gruff School commander Colonel Hyrum Graff, there's however no official offer place yet. Can it be just us, fellow site visitors, or can you kinda wish the casting of people two figures was remedied?Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci may also be aboard as producers, while using plan to start shooting in February. It seems that Card's novel may ultimately be analyzed as they are marked "unfilmmable" and hang just before the cameras...

Most Awkward Sex Moments of 2011: From 'Breaking Dawn' to 'Shame,' the very best 11 in '11

This list began existence because the "11 Most sexy Movie Moments of 2011." Regrettably, there is one problem: Very little everyone was getting happy, fulfilling sex within the movies this season. Almost whenever a set of stars was going to have it on, we've got a PG-13 evening rather than an R-ranked one -- to quote Emma Stone in 'Crazy, Stupid Love,' before ... you suspected it, she and Ryan Gosling didn't have sexual intercourse. For individuals who did really hit the sheets, terrible, terrible stomach-wrenching angst was usually result. That, or perhaps a vampire baby which was drawing the existence from our heroine. Ahead, the 11 most awkward sex moments of the season. Probably The Most Awkward Sex Moments of 2011 'Bridesmaids''The Hangover Part II''The Rum Diary'཮/50''Drive''Breaking Beginning Part 1''A Harmful Method''Melancholia''Sleeping Beauty''Shame''W.E.' See All Moviefone Art galleries » For additional on the very best of 2011, visit AOL's Better of 2011. [Photo: Summit] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Morgan Creek Co-Chairman Rick Nicita Considers Exit as Deal Winds Down (Exclusive)

Ever since an anonymous actress decided to sue the Internet Movie Database for allegedly using her credit information to post her age, the lawsuit has engendered great discussion. Last week, the general counsel for the Screen Actors Guild stood up for the woman's right to pursue her lawsuit in anonymity, filing a declaration in Washington federal court that stated that the woman's fears of beingpigeon-holed as an "over 40" actress andblacklisted for being a "complainer" were legitimate.our editor recommendsSAG Says Woman Who Sued IMDb for Revealing Age Has 'Legitimate' Fear of Being BlacklistedIMDb Strikes Back at 'Selfish' Actress Suing Over Age Disclosure (Exclusive)SAG and AFTRA Condemn IMDb Revealing Performers' AgesActress Sues IMDb for $1 Million for Revealing Her Age On Friday, IMDb responded by dismissing the woman's fears of retaliation as unreasonable. The popular entertainment information website gives three reasons why this actress -- and perhaps everyone in Hollywood -- shouldn't have misgivings about coming forward to complain publicly. Remember the old adage about there not being any such thing as bad publicity? PHOTOS: Crazy Cases! 18 Outrageous Entertainment Lawsuits The $1 million lawsuit against IMDb (and its parent company, Amazon.com) will eventually be adjudicated on such issues as the terms of service for signing up to the premium version of the site, privacy, fraud, and perhaps a First Amendment right to publish truthful information. But for right now, the main drama is happening on a quirky procedural issue testing the plaintiff's wish to proceed as a "Jane Doe." The issue will be decided by a judge who will have to balance the woman's fears of retaliation against the defense's need for information in order to fairly fight allegations. Up until last week, iMDb mostly focused on promoting the latter cause, which isn't to say there weren't any harsh words for the adversary. Using the federal court to censor the truth was "selfish," IMDb argued. Now, perhaps prompted by the declaration submitted by SAG lawyer Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, and the subsequent press attention, iMDb is knocking down the anonymous' woman's supposed fears of retaliation by giving three reasons why they are unfounded. 1. The woman is overestimating IMDb. "IMDb.com is a website -- not a studio, casting agency or employer of actors," says its attorney Elizabeth McDougall at Perkins Cole in the brief. "Although it is used by the entertainment industry, it is not a 'player' in that industry." McDougall argues that the website is merely a tool and "not particularly popular in the entertainment industry." Given a choice between taking IMDb's side and the actress' side, the defense says the answer is clear. "Plaintiff has and will continue to have support for some in the industry for her lawsuit," says the brief. Of course, it only takes a few powerful studio execs to decide not to cast the actress. IMDb says the prospect doesn't rise to substantial, severe harm. "Courts have repeatedly and specifically held that threats of termination, blacklisting or related negative employment retaliation are insufficient to warrant anonymity." 2. There hasn't been any retaliation so far and the public will make sure there won't ever be. IMDb already knows the woman's identity. The company previously submitted documents in the case about its suspicions and her lawyer confirmed these suspicions in a sealed document. The brief mentions this and then goes on to state: "To be clear, Defendants have never retaliated against Plaintiff (or anyone else) for complaining regarding its practices. And regardless of this Court's ruling on its motion, Defendants do not intend to retaliate against Plaintiff. Requiring Plaintiff to identify herself to the public is not going to change that. Indeed, if there were risk of retaliation, that risk is mitigated by the public and judicial scrutiny placed on Defendants through this action." Last week, the woman submitted a declaration saying that iMDb had her account "flagged" and wouldn't publish certain of her screen credits. The company dismisses those allegations as vague and unsupported. It's interesting to note that upon the filing of the case, IMDb decided to proceed extremely cautiously by not tipping off the woman's identity. What would have been the repercussions for doing so? 3. The woman is too thin-skinned. The plaintiff's attorney has pointed to more than 750 news articles on this lawsuit (including our extensive coverage here) and has submitted 22 pages of supposedly harmful statements directed at the actress in reaction to the lawsuit. IMDb says it doesn't matter. "While Plaintiff alleges that so-called 'harmful messages regarding the lawsuit' would 'worsen' if her identity is revealed, she provides no evidence that the comments would escalate into anything beyond what they are -- off-hand chatter on the Internet," argues the company. The comments may be unflattering, but that doesn't mean they add up to a reasonable fear of harm, says IMDb. "If these comments bother Plaintiff, she need not read them." Actors get hired partly on their basis to drive box office. Negative sentiment from the public could have casting repercussions, or at least give casting directors an excuse to hide age discrimination.That isn't to say it's the court's responsibility to shield the woman from negative reaction and bad press. Is there a difference between legitimate rebuke and illegitimate retaliation? IMDb believes retaliation has to rise above mere "embarrassment." Expect a hearing and result on this question soon. 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ITV Galleries America Pacts With M3 Creative For Series Development

EXCLUSIVE: ITV Galleries America has signed an initial-look development cope with M3 Creative, Andy Meyers’ creative agency that's branching out into series production. The pact covers privileges on original non-scripted projects from M3, which is an expert in top quality content, advertising and marketing across all platforms and it has clients which include Disney, NBCUniversal and also the Academy of movement Picture Arts And Sciences. ITV Galleries America acquires, evolves and produces reality and scripted fare for that U.S. market its slate includes Prime Suspect, Hell’s Kitchen, Kitchen Bad dreams, First 48 and Steven Seagal: Lawman.

Nickelodeon Greenlights Third Fred Movie, Picks Up 20-Episode Fred Series

EXCLUSIVE: Nickelodeon is expanding its Fred franchise, which kicked off with the 2010 smash Fred: The Movie, seen by 8.7 million viewers in its premiere. The kids cable network has greenlighted a third film as well as a 20-episode series of 11-minute self-contained episodes. The move comes on the heels of last month’s debut of Fred 2: Night of the Living Fred, which delivered 5.7 million total viewers. The series is slated to start production at the end of the year for a premiere in early 2012. It will be followed by Fred 3‘s debut later in the year. Like the first 2 movies, the third one and the series star Lucas Cruikshank and are based on the Fred character the teen comic created in a series of YouTube videos. The series marks Fred‘s return to the short-form it originated in online. “It will be a mash-up of the original Fred and what we have done with the movies,” Brian Robbins said. Robbins’ Varsity Pictures and The Collective, which together financed the first movie, are back as producers of the new film and series. Cruikshank, Varsity’s Robbins and Sharla Sumpter-Bridgett and The Collective’s Evan Weiss and Gary Binkow are executive producing. Cruikshank first introduced Fred Figglehorn, a fictional 6-year-old who has a dysfunctional home life and anger management issues, on a Fred YouTube channel, which launched in April 2008. A year later, the channel had more than one million subscribers and got the attention of Robbins and management-production company The Collective. “It’s amazing,” Robbins said. “Two years ago, Lucas was a kid making videos from his house in Nebraska. Now he’s got 3 movies and a series.”