'Lost Land' wins at Jihlava doc fest

PRAGUE -- Low-tech shown king with Czech auds within the 15th Jihlava Documentary Film Festival, where pre-digital filmmaking acquired large."Lost Land," a Belgian-Arabic doc by Pierre-Yves Vandeweerd on refugee strife in Western Sahara, won fest's primary prize Saturday inside an off-beat ceremony that riffed around the Titanic theme."Documentaries show us the holes inside the spend," fest topper Marek Hovorka had quipped within the Jihlava opening five days before, as fest filled the Czech fortress town with students, filmmakers and scouts from TV tv producers throughout Europe as well as the U.S.Juror and filmmaker James Hong recognized "Lost Land," having its unique 8mm look, due to its artful approach to an engaging problem.Leaders for instance Canada's Steve Sanguedolce intrigued auds with hands-colored 16mm footage in "Blinding," in regards to the subjectivity of vision, while Norway's Gunnar Hall Jensen added other-worldly 8mm footage to his study of spiritual mission, "Gunnar Goes God."Portugal's Marcelo Felix built his "Eden's Ark" on nitrate prints discovered in vaults.Georgia's study of economic collapse, "Bakhmaro" (Restaurant) by Salome Jashi won the Central-Eastern Europe prize while Martin Marecek's "Pv Eclipse," a review of aid employees in Zambia, won for Czech doc and aud kudos. Austria's "Endeavor," created from space shuttle footage by Johann Lurf, needed experimental doc honors. Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com

Jurassic Park 10-Word Review Contest: We Have Our Winners!

Let’s hear it for all of the Movieline readers who turned out yesterday and today to make our Jurassic Park Ultimate Trilogy Giveaway our best contest yet. Cheers! Applause! Maniacal Tom Cruise laughter! When the contest ended, your loyal Movieline team locked themselves in the office to dramatically interpret each of your clever 10-word reviews (and eat lunch). An hour or so later, we have chosen our winners. While we wish that we could give each reviewer a Jurassic Park Ultimate Trilogy set (including Blu-ray and DVD copies of all three films), we could only pick five victors. The winning guest critics are: · The Winchester: “Water ripples, raptor fields, Pterodactyl attacks… Greatest set pieces ever!” · Erica: “Jurassic Park, awesome! Disappointing sequels will make for great coasters.” · Ninan: “Greatest sci-fi film of the ’90s, plus 2 free movies.” · Jon: “Guy getting eaten by T-REX while doing number 2? Winning.” · @WordsmithSam: “Cloned dinosaurs meet humans. Eat humans. Chaos finds a way.” Congratulations to the winners (Movieline will be in touch shortly), and thanks again to everyone who participated in this special Jurassic Park contest. As always, please check back regularly for more Movieline giveaways!

Hunger Games Character Posters: Profiles in Kiddie Courage

The Hunger Games preys on the box office in March, but in the meantime eight of the battledome-savvy characters are squaring off in new posters for the film. Jennifer Lawrence looks fetching under a golden haze, Lenny Kravitz looks a lot like Lenny Kravitz, and Josh Hutcherson keeps looking younger and younger. Seriously, he’s wearing his Bridge to Terabithia face here. Of course, the girl playing Rue (Amandla Stenberg) also played a younger version of Zoe Saldana in Colombiana. Do we think Haymitch looks paunchy enough here? Is Elizabeth Banks tricked out enough? I will not sleep until you answer. Hunger Games’ character profiles [ONTD]

Grace Kelly Film in the Works (Exclusive)

Grace Kelly, who went from Hollywood royalty to genuine royalty, is heading to the big screen one more time.our editor recommendsCharlize Theron Stars with Grace Kelly, Marilyn Monroe and Marlene Dietrich in New Dior Ad (Video)Grace Kelly's Son's Wedding, 'Monte Carlo' Sparks Internet Buzz On The Late ActressToronto Museum to Showcase Grace Kelly Artifacts Pierre-Ange Le Pogam, the Europacorp co-founder who recently launched his Stone Angel production and financing company, has acquired Grace of Monaco, a spec script by Arash Amel that sets Kelly's personal story amid the politics of the time, in the vein of The King's Speech. Le Pogam won the script in a competitive situation, and the project is already generating heated interest from filmmakers itching to tell Kelly¹s tale. Kelly was born to a well-to-do family in Philadelphia-her father Jack Kelly was an Olympic gold medal rower and a successful businessman. She studied acting in NY, began her career working in live television in the early '50s, and made her film debut with a small part in 1951's Fourteen Hours. Her star ascended quickly when Gary Cooper chose her to play his leading lady in the 1952 Western High Noon. Her elegant blond coolness caught the eye of Alfred Hitchcock, and she starred in a succession of his films: 1954's Dial M for Murder and Rear Window and 1955's To Catch a Thief. Kelly was nominated for an Oscar as best supporting actress for 1953's Mogambo, and won the Academy Award as best actress in 1954's The Country Girl, in which she played the long-suffering wife of an alcoholic actor portrayed by Bing Crosby. During a visit to the Cannes Film Festival in 1955, she was introduced to Prince Rainer of Monaco, and during a visit to America, Rainer proposed to her. Their royal wedding the following year was an international sensation, with a big contingent of Hollywood stars in attendance. Although Kelly had completed one more movie, the musical High Society, the new princess retired from acting, even though she continued to receive offers and retained close ties to many of her Hollywood friends. In her new role as Princess Grace, Kelly lived by strict rules laid down by Rainer. She gave birth to three children - Caroline, Albert and Stephanie ­ andin 1964 created The Princess Grace Foundation. Her death in 1982 shocked the world: She suffered a stroke and lost control of her car while driving in the twisty streets of Monaco. Her daughter Stephanie, who was with her at the time, survived the crash. Nearly 100 million people watched her funeral on TV. Amel's script, however, isn't a biopic and instead focuses on a six month period in 1962 when the city-state got into a heated dispute with France, which grew tired of the petite principality being a tax haven. Kelly, still relatively new in her role as princess, maneuvered behind the scenes to save Monaco from a coup. Insiders have compared the script to King's Speech in scope and tone. Le Pogam is producing and financing the picture. CAA is repping the domestic rights. Amel, repped by CAA, is an up-and-coming scribe who wrote The Expatriate, a thriller starring Aaron Eckhart and Olga Kurylenko that recently wrapped shooting. He also sold an untitled action thriller for Summit. Email: Borys.Kit@thr.com Twitter: @Borys_Kit Related Topics Grace Kelly

Zooey Deschanel or Demi Lovato: Which Actress Sang the National Anthem Better at the World Series?

I haven’t been watching the World Series because, um, baseball is the least telegenic sport since blogging, but I’ve caught two actresses unleash very decent renditions of the national anthem since the series began. Two days ago, Zooey Deschanel purred her version, and yesterday, convalescing Disney queen Demi Lovato belted it out. Fantastic. Unfortunately, It is my belief that only one can win. Who did it better? Sure, we’re not dealing with the quality of Marvin Gaye, Whitney Houston, or the Dixie Chicks here, but we’ve got formidable chanteuses on our hands. First, Ms. Lovato, whose smart blazer and wild Wynonna mane are enough to set off stadium fireworks. All I can say is that Disney finds talent. That was a strong, assured, and kinda smoky (unless I’m just projecting my Wynonna associations onto this poor girl) rendition. She deserves power anthems in the vein of Kelly Clarkson or Carrie Underwood. The girl is not sub-Miley. She deserves stardom. Now, here is Hello Giggles empress Zooey Deschanel, poised in an expected vintage frock and chirping from beneath that kooky stack of Debra Winger hair. Interesting to watch “twee” play out in a stadium. She went pretty silent near the end of some of her phrases, and my response to the performance is of a piece with my feelings about Deschanel in general: smart, cute, talented, but not inspired. Demi wins hands down. Agree? Please fight me.

2011 World Series: Zooey Deschanel, Trace Adkins to complete

Michael Buckner/Getty Images for LA Occasions New Girl star Zooey Deschanel has arranged among her finest profile singing gigs: she'll be undertaking the country's anthem on the planet Series. The actress, who's also charge singer of indie duo She & Him, will probably be belting out "The Star Spangled Banner" at Game 4 in the championship match involving the St. Louis Cardinals as well as the Texas Rangers. That showdown is Sunday on Fox, the network that airs New Girl. PHOTOS: 'New Girl': Behind the curtain of Fox's New Comedy Country entertainers Trace Adkins and Ronnie Dunn may also be scheduled for national anthem duties. Adkins works Thursday at Game 2 and Dunn will need the microphone at Game 3 on Saturday. The The American Idol Show Show champion Scott McCreery had national anthem honors throughout Game 1 Wednesday but required to re-start the song after his microphone malfunctioned and flubbed a couple of lyrics. PHOTOS: Fox's Year Tv Shows: 'Terra Nova,' 'The X Factor' plus much more McCreery joins a extended report on stars who've flubbed the country's Anthem, including Christina Aguilera within the Super Bowl, Cyndi Lauper within the U.S. Open and Steven Tyler within the Indiana 500. The Earth Series broadcast schedule is: Game 1 -- March. 19, 8:05 p.m. ET, Texas at St. Louis (St. Louis won) Game 2 -- March. 20, 8:05 p.m. ET, Texas at St. Louis Game 3 -- March. 22, 8:05 p.m. ET, St. Louis at Texas Game 4 -- March. 23, 8:05 p.m. ET, St. Louis at Texas Game 5* -- March. 24, 8:05 p.m. ET, St. Louis at Texas Game 6* -- March. 26, 8:05 p.m. ET, Texas at St. Louis Game 7* -- March. 27, 8:05 p.m. ET, Texas at St. Louis *If needed Zooey Deschanel New Girl

Nets scramble to pay for Gadhafi's dying

GaddafiLibyans gather Thursday as news spread of Moammar Gadhafi's dying. Moammar Gadhafi: Alive? Wounded? Taken? Wiped out?Just before leader Obama's Thursday mid-day press conference, news nets scrambled to verify conflicting reviews from the Libyan strongman's fate, and also the most extreme situation switched to function as the truth: Libyan leaders confirmed the dictator have been wiped out, and fledgling internet Al Jazeera British was including graphic pictures and videos from the Middle Eastern leader's corpse included in its coverage from roughly 10:30 a.m. ET.CBS News had footage of Secretary of Condition Hillary Clinton finding the message on her behalf Rim. "Wow," Clinton stated within the clip. "Unconfirmed reviews about Gadhafi being taken. Unconfirmed, yeah. We have had a lot of individuals before -- we have had him taken a few occasions."This time around, though, it had been legitimate.Libyan Pm Mahmoud Jibril told reporters in Tripoli Thursday morning that Libyans "happen to be awaiting this moment for any very long time." In early stages Thursday, digital rebel martial artists taken Gadhafi's home town of Sirte. In early stages Thursday, French news agency AFP cited a commander for that National Transition Council (the digital rebel pressure) stating that Gadhafi have been taken in Sirte and "seriously wounded." Proof of Gadhafi's dying is at nasty abundance on Thursday. CNN broadcast video supplied by Al-Arabiya that made an appearance to exhibit the first kind dictator still alive but bleeding from wounds on his mind because he was manhandled right into a jeep and beaten. Unedited copies from the video were published all around the Web moments later someone near to the cameraman or even the cameraman themself is shouting, "Allahu Akbar!" ("God is excellent!Inch) as Gadhafi is passed around one of the soldiers. Photos from the body were circulated by a number of agencies. Gadhafi was 69.The Arab Spring uprisings have triggered turmoil over the Middle East, ending in revolutions for Egypt, where leader Mubarak was ousted, and Tunisia. Nations including Syria, Bahrain and Yemen have gone through serious governmental changes, and unrest in other nations in the area intends to blossom into full-blown civil war.The abundance of worldwide news has put a significant stress on news org budgets it's also moved focus somewhat from American news nets towards the BBC and Qatar-based Al Jazeera, that has been seeking greater cable distribution within the U.S.Ongoing strife in Libya has affected several sector from the news industry the finance world has compensated close focus on the progressively bloody war inside a major OPEC nation. On Thursday, the cost of oil ongoing to fluctuate, sinking once the nation's production rose to 350,000 barrels daily as fighting slowed down in recent days. The cost of sunshine sweet crude for delivery in November fell 21 to $89.50 a barrel on news that Gadhafi have been wiped out. Contact Mike Thielman at mike.thielman@variety.com

CNN, MSNBC, Fox Air Nasty Mobile Phone Video of Dead Gadhafi

Around 10 a.m. Eastern time Al Jazeera demonstrated "exclusive" video of the items the network stated would be a dead Moammar Gadhafi. It had been taken by among the rebels on his mobile phone, stated Al Jazeera's James Bays.our editor recommendsGadhafi's Boy Fails in Tries to Be Hollywood MogulNetworks Hedge Gadhafi Coverage as Rebels Take Credit for Killing Him Bays was confirming from Tripoli's Eco-friendly Square, where raucous festivities were well going ahead. Within the video, which happens in Gadhafi's hometown of Sirte, your body is placed upon by jubilant rebels, who kick and drag the bloody body, which seems naked in the waist up. VIDEO: Journalists Under Attack Simultaneously, U.S. television systems remained as not verifying the deposed Libyan leader was dead, choosing to await confirmation in the Government and Condition Department. But CNN and MSNBC demonstrated the Al Jazeera video a couple of minutes after 10 a.m. as worldwide correspondent Serta Rivers reported from the perch looking over Tripoli. Libya's prime minster has confirmed Gadhafi is dead. U.S. systems started confirming this news on the morning programs. STORY: Systems Hedge Gadhafi Coverage as Rebels Take Credit for Killing Him Hello America's Jeffrey Kofman reported from ABC News headquarters working in london at 8 a.m. ABC News broadcast a unique Report at roughly 8:40 a.m. moored by George Stephanopoulos and Robin Roberts and Christiane Amanpour, who competed directly into GMA's Occasions Square studio. On NBC's Today, Matt Lauer headed up news coverage. PHOTOS: Probably The Most Spoken-About TV News Faces CBS News' Erica Hill shipped a bulletin at 7:30 a.m. stating that Gadhafi have been apparently wounded and taken by digital rebel forces in Sirte. By 8:30 a.m., the first Show shipped an update that there have been reviews that Gadhafi have been wiped out. By 10 a.m., CBS Evening News anchor Scott Pelley is at the anchor chair in Chicago. He moored a short special report, entering CBS daytime show Let's Create a Deal. Fox News anchor Jon Scott cautioned audiences from the graphic character from the video prior to the network broadcast it. Senator John McCain introduced that there's "without doubt" Gadhafi is accurate the network. All along, the nation's Transitional Council, the interim Libyan government, confirmed the dying, but systems were careful to supply the caveat that NATO and U.S. government organizations remained as not able to complete exactly the same. And there have been early conflicting reviews of just how Gadhafi died. Some stated he was hurt inside a fire-fight with rebels after which wiped out when he tried to escape inside a convoy. But others stated he was drawn from the drainage pipe where he was hiding, hurt from bullet wounds. Which happens when a digital rebel required the mobile phone video from the last minutes of Gadhafi's existence. PHOTOS: Rachel Maddow On... NBC News chief foreign correspondent Richard Engel noted the contradiction throughout his report for MSNBC in the NBC newsroom in NY. If he's dead, stated Engel, "Maybe it's a tremendous morale boost and assist the rebels move ahead.Inch Related Subjects CBS CNN Fox News Funnel

'Fear Factor' returns 12 ,. 12

NBC has set returning date for "Fear Factor." Peacock is coming back the venerable reality skein for just about any two-hour premiere at 8 p.m. 12 ,. 12. Show, which will run for eight days, will fill the Monday timeslot vacated by "The Sing Off," which will have ended the last week. Premise of "Fear Factor" is to determine which participants can endure most likely probably the most stomach-churning endeavors. They that wins constitutes a $50,000 prize. The show broadcast on NBC from 2001-06 and was situated by Joe Rogan, who'll return to his emcee duties for your second go-around. "We've taken the 'Fear Factor' franchise that numerous fans remember fondly and possess ramped up making it a lot more challenging and competitive than previously,Inch mentioned NBC alternative topper Paul Telegdy. Skein is produced by Endemol USA and professional produced are Matt Kunitz and David Hurwitz. Contact Stuart Levine at stuart.levine@variety.com

Vendome Hires Former Paramount Vantage Boss Guy Stodel As Production President

Guy Stodel, who ran Paramount Vantage until falling victim to a round of layoffs back in June 2009, has been tapped as president of production at Vendome Pictures, the producer behind Summit’s Source Code and Universal’s Larry Crowne. Stodel, who became an indie producer after leaving Paramount, will be charged with overseeing development of and ramping up Vendome’s slate; the ultimate goal is to produce 2-3 films per year. He will report to Vendome president and CEO Philippe Rousselet and co-CEO Fabrice Gianfermi. Im excited to work with Philippe and Fabrice at Vendome,” said Stodel, whose credits as a producer include the English-language remake of the French comedy Le Mac starring Ed Helms. “Ive admired their passion, good taste, and commercial instincts for some time now and look forward to putting Vendomes existing projects and new ones into production. At Par Vantage, Stodel created the production slate and led acquisitions at the specialty unit. Among the films is the upcoming Man On A Ledge, which is being released by Summit. Before that, he was an SVP at New Line Cinema, where he helped acquire films including The Upside Of Anger, Laws Of Attraction and Oscar winner The Sea Inside. He also had a stint at Lionsgate.

Lone Ranger Rides Again

First Launched: October 13, 2011 4:33 PM EDT Credit: FilmMagic La, Calif. -- Caption The Actor-kaira Pitt leaves the Pirates in the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides premiere through the 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 14, 2011 in Cannes, FranceJohnny Depp and Armie Hammer have been in the saddle for your Lone Ranger carrying out a soaring arrange for the Jerry Bruckheimer/Gore Verbinski movie triggered a delay in production. The Actor-kaira Pitt, Jerry Bruckheimer and Gore Verbinski are this kind of gifted combination and were thrilled revisit rely on them round the Lone Ranger, a geniune and exciting new Disney adventure, a studio representative mentioned in the statement to AccessHollywood.com. Hammer plays the masked cowboy hero and Depp will need round the role of his Native American partner, Tonto. In line with the Hollywood Reporter, the $250 million budget remains cut to $215 million, as well as Depp, Bruckheimer and Verbinski also reducing their costs. Output of the western, which stars Tom Wilkinson and Helena Bonham Carter, is slated to begin in February and may open in theaters on May 31, 2013. In addition, Disney also introduced that Thor 2 remains moved in the This summer time 2013 release to November 15, 2013. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All rights reserved. These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Fantasia Barrino: I'm Obtaining a Boy

Fantasia Fantasia Barrino states she's obtaining a boy, but she'll not reveal the father's identity. "I'm in your house. I'm on bed mattress relaxation at this time around,Inch the The The American Idol Show Show Season 3 champion mentioned round the Wendy Williams Show Tuesday, adding that she's due 12 ,. 29. VIDEO: Fantasia Barrino Announces Pregnancy at Concert She introduced having a baby within a concert in August. She's yet to show who the child's father is, then when Williams asked for the 27-year-old singer whether or not this was Antwaun Prepare, a married guy with whom she formerly recognized for you to get an affair, Barrino mentioned: "I'm not gonna discuss that." Barrino was already a parent to 10-year-old daughter Zion.

Is Bond 23 Called Skyfall?

Sony register online domain names...Details of the follow-up to Quantum of Solace remain mysteries wrapped in enigmas, guarded with MI6-like security by the steel-toothed henchmen at Eon, MGM and Sony. Such is the dearth of solid intelligence that we still don't even have a name, but some sources this morning are suggesting that Bond 23's title may have leaked, and that if so, it's Skyfall.Pure speculation and rumour at this stage, we must stress, but with slightly more foundation than the recent stories naming the film Carte Blanche (which came about through bloggers getting confused about Jeffery Deaver's new Bond novel).The Skyfall business stems from a brand production company working for Sony Pictures, who a couple of days ago registered some intriguing URLs.Said net addresses revolve around names like "skyfallthemovie.com" and "skyfallfilm.com", but a couple in the collection are specifically 007-centric, along the lines of "jamesbondskyfall.com"...Significant? Subterfuge? Something other than the film? If Bond 23 really is to be called Skyfall, it'll be the first one-word Bond title since Goldeneye, and the first non-Ian Fleming title since Die Another Day. Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace both returned, at least in name, to the Fleming sources. The only Fleming titles left unused now however are The Property of a Lady, The Hildebrand Rarity, Risico and 007 In NY. Are any of those likely? What might Skyfall refer to?Whatever, what we do currently know is that Bond 23, call it what we may, once again stars Daniel Craig as 007 and Judi Dench as M, and is being directed by Sam Mendes. It's out in the UK on October 26 next year.

Past Eddie Murphy Disliking 'SNL'

Gossips are swirling that Eddie Murphy might make an unpredicted appearance on 'Saturday Evening Live' a couple of days ago when his 'Tower Heist' co-star Ben Stiller hosts. This could not likely occur. Eddie Murphy absolutely hates 'Saturday Evening Live' and contains not came out around the program that made him a star since he situated back on 12 ,. 15, 1984. Not only has Murphy never attended the various 'SNL' anniversary shows, but he appeared to become among only to living cast people (along with Dennis Burns) to refuse to speak to Tom Shales and James Andrew Burns for your excellent book 'Live From NY: An Uncensored Good status for Saturday Evening Live.' Just just just in case Murphy does appear a couple of days ago, however, possibly you are prepared to take a look in the great status for Eddie Murphy disliking 'Saturday Evening Live.' 1980 Murphy's tenure at 'SNL' started auspiciously enough. Lorne Michaels, after five years, had left the show with the whole cast. Jean Doumanian was attracted on as Michaels's alternative as executive producer -- employment she'd not hold for extended, as she oversaw what's regarded as as since the worst season the show has seen -- and hang up to train on a brand-new cast. Fortunately for Doumanian, a young talent named Eddie Murphy would fall in their lap from virtually from nowhere. Sadly for Doumanian, she passed down Murphy and rather cast Robert Townsend as "the black guy around the program,Inch as talent coordinator Neil Levy quotes her in 'Live from NY.' Levy is constantly on the express he required to threaten to prevent to have the ability to get Murphy hired. They eventually did -- just like a featured player. So, yes: a cast that saw the type of Robin Duke, Ann Riley and Denny Dillon as full-time people would only include Murphy just like a featured player. 1981 After Doumanian was fired, Dick Ebersol needed over executive producer duties at 'SNL.' Ebersol recognized immediately the show stood a star languishing without anyone's understanding and immediately put Murphy within the forefront. Within a season that 'SNL' was almost canceled, Murphy put the show on his back. It might be contended that Murphy 's that 'SNL' still endures today. (Hold this thought.) 1982 On 12 ,. 11, Murphy situated 'SNL' the first time. He'd been this kind of star at this time around that whenever Nick Nolte was too sick to host, Murphy -- who was simply still a cast member -- needed inside the hosting duties. 1983 Following the wealth of '48 Several hours,' Murphy will be a genuine celebrity. Inside an unequalled move -Body which will never happen within Lorne Michaels introduced show -- Ebersol offered Murphy a contract that only needed the star in the show to appear survive 10 in the 20 shows. Also an unequalled move: Murphy was allowed to pre-tape segments which will later work on the live show. 1984 Murphy's last show just like a cast member was on Feb. 25, 1984. The host was journalist Edwin Newman. On 12 ,. 15, 1984, Murphy would return any time, as host, throughout Ebersol's last season (nicknamed "The Steinbrenner Season" it is the already known talent that was hired for instance Billy Very and Martin Short). It absolutely was relating to this demonstrate that "White-colored At All Like Me,In . most likely probably the most legendary sketches inside the good status for 'SNL,' would air. It had been the ultimate time Murphy ever came out on 'SNL' inside a capacity. Murphy never labored under either of Lorne Michaels's programs. The Hollywood Minute Incident David Spade, hosting an early on 1990's 'SNL' segment throughout "Weekend Update" referred to as "Hollywood Minute," quipped, "Look children, a falling star," as Eddie Murphy's picture was displayed without anyone's understanding. Murphy, who's really the only reason 'SNL' didn't find itself canceled through the first eighties, was furious. In the 1997 interview with Entertainment Weekly, Spade mentioned, "Chris Rock described, 'Spade, Eddie's got his finest movie in 10 years, a stylish wife, which he still can't shake since you needed a swipe at him.'" 1999 Eddie Murphy might be the only real major alumnus who not attend the 'SNL' primetime 25th anniversary show. 2002 Eddie Murphy and Dennis Burns will be the only cast individuals who will not be a part of 'Live From NY.' 2011 Murphy co-stars in 'Tower Heist,' a film that might be his first "edgy" comedy role in arguabl, 2 decades. His co-star, Ben Stiller, might be the host of 'SNL' a couple of days ago -- marketing a film that doesn't only co-stars Murphy, but is directed by Murphy's friend, Brett Ratner. Not only that, Murphy anxiously takes a live-action hit -- something which might be aided with the buzz created having a much overdue return to 'SNL.' Whether that actually happens, remains to look. [Top photo: FilmMagic] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook You'll be able to contact Mike Ryan on Twitter.

Kanye West Launches Luxe Fashion Label

First Published: October 1, 2011 6:33 PM EDT Credit: Getty Images Caption Kanye West acknowledges the applause of the audience after the KW by Kanye West Ready to Wear Spring / Summer 2012 show during Paris Fashion Week at Lycee Henri IV in Paris on October 1, 2011 PARIS, France -- Fashions most famous aficionado, music star Kanye West, turned pro on Saturday with a luxurious hard-edged womens collection that bucked all the stereotypes about celebrity designers. West has been a front-row fixture at fashion shows for years, but industry insiders had greeted news that he was planning to launch a line of his own with a more than hefty dose of skepticism and plenty of barbed quips about how it would surely be Lindsay Lohans leggings line all over again. So, it was with slightly humbled wonder that the fashion editors, stylists and journalists hand-picked to attend Saturdays late-night spring-summer 2012 show greeted the sophisticated, highly designed looks on the catwalk. Sure, West didnt reinvent the wheel: You could see the influence of established designers many of shows he frequented over the years. There was a bit of Balmain in the short, sex-drenched dresses and some Givenchy in the gothic, bondage-y leather jackets and skirts, for example. But luxed-up streetwear elements, like hooded jackets made in a mosaic of crocodile skins, gave the collection a unique voice of its own. The specifics of project remained foggy: The extent of Wests involvement in the actual design remained unclear, as did the identities of those on his design team. But Wests emotional attachment to the brand was clear. Speaking to reporters after the show, the seasoned performer kept repeating Im so scared, Im so nervous. The biggest conversation I hope I can end tonight is whole celebrity designer thing, he said once hed managed to collect himself. Thats the biggest hurdle when you want to get amazing people to work for you. Another challenge, he added, was figuring out who to work with. The fashion industry is notoriously opaque and often inscrutable for outsiders, even ones as well connected as him. Celebrities (R&B singer Ciara), designers (Joseph Altuzarra, Alexander Wang and Olivier Theyskens) and celebrity designers (the Olsen twins) turned out for Wests show, which was hands-down THE event on Paris spring-summer 2012 calendar. Ciara, defying the stifling weather in a fur stole, said he did a great job. I walked away from this show feeling like I would love to wear this line. There is so much in it thats right up my alley. Especially since for me, its so cool to see someone come from our music world and do something like this. Its really hard, she said a backstage interview. U.S. designer Jeremy Scott concurred. Everyone probably thought it was going to be another like Jennifer Lopezs Macys line and its not, its really clear its not, said Scott, whos known for his kooky, colorful designs. Kanye has impeccable taste and you see his taste level is up there. Hes a fan of design across the board. I have five-hour long conversations with him all the time about everything because hes so obsessed, and I think we got a little bit of an insight into his mind there. Held in a high school in southern Paris, Saturdays show drew a thick crowd of star-struck celebrity watchers who snapped their cell phone cameras at literally anything that moved. Some of the students who board at the school watched the guests file in from the other side of what looked like old-school prison bars and begged passers-by their invitations as souvenirs. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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