Dwayne Manley To Star In Ciudad, First Russo Brothers and sisters Feature Since 2006

EXCLUSIVE: Dwayne Manley has signed onto star in Ciudad, a effective action thriller being directed by Joe and Anthony Russo. The pic continues to be produced by Eric Gitter and Peter Schwerin of Closed on Mondays Entertainment (Scott Pilgrim Versus. The Earth), additionally to Emmett/Furla Films partners Randall Emmett & George Furla. Emmett/Furla Films will finance the film. Picture Entertainments Stepan Martirosyan and Remington Chase, who've a film fund with Emmett/Furla Films, will executive produce. The Russo Brothers and sisters will direct in the script put together by Joe Russo. Ciudad will depend on the arrival Oni Press graphic novel the Russo Brothers and sisters co-written with Ande Parks. Occur most likely probably the most dangerous and corrupt urban centers in the world, the thriller will star Manley just like a subterranean community mercenary hired having a Brazilian drug master in order to save his kidnapped daughter. Since joining Fast Five, Manley remains burning. He’s finish up being the face area for just two other pre-existing franchises Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, which has made $270 million worldwide, and G.I. Joe: Retaliation, which opens inside the summer season. Manley may also be noisy . predicts play in the title role in MGM’s Hercules: The Thracian Wars, which Brett Ratner will direct. Ciudad is Manley’s second recent collaboration with Emmett/Furla Films while he’s also installed on star inside the crime thriller Empire Condition, which Dito Montiel is pointing. For your Russos — who had been concentrating on the tv series Community, Happy Being, and Arrested Development–Ciudad may be the first feature since 2006′s You, Me And Dupree. Ciudad may be the first foray into hard-core action. “Exploring genre is surely a driving motivation for people as filmmakers,” the Russos mentioned in the statement. “This movie might be the culmination of the extremely very long time ambition to produce our sensibilities to have an action thriller.” Closed on Mondays Entertainment’s Joe Nozemack will executive produce and Steven V. Scavelli and Lisa Gitter will co-produce. David Guillod of Intellectual Artists Management may even executive produce. Manley as well as the Russo Brothers and sisters are repped by WME and three Arts, as they are Closed On Mondays and Oni Press.

Allison Volk...Got the Part

Allison Volk...Got the Part Role: Host in 'Sideshow Collectibles,' webisode series By Melinda Loewenstein March 3, 2012 The audition process can be daunting, so it's a relief when booking a job leads to more offers. When Allison Volk saw the casting notice for "Sideshow Collectibles," she had no idea it would lead to about a year's worth of work on webisodes and a part in a short film. Volk was doing her weekly reading of Back Stage when she saw a notice for hosting a series of webisodes for the Sideshow Collectibles product line of movie, TV, and comic book figurines and toys. Even though she wasn't involved in the collecting world, she says, "I'm a little bit of a nerd. When I was in college, I was in 'Star Wars the Musical,' and when I saw what the company was all about, I just knew that it was something that I wanted to be involved with, because I like that genre."Travis Watkins, then the manager of the multimedia department at Sideshow Collectibles, and producer-director of the webisodes, says he posted the notice looking for a spokeswoman to help promote the products online. After going through the submissions, Watkins interviewed four applicants. Of this quartet of finalists, he says, "Allison was a stand-out by far." He hired Volk, and she came in and shot spots to promote approximately 15 products. Watkins says, "Allison was just awesome in every way. She was exactly what we needed."When it came time for the Sideshow Collectibles Halloween event called "Spooktacular," Watkins says he wanted to get more ambitious with a short film called "Help Wanted." "Allison was like the bridge that could kind of jump in there with us and elevate the project to a new level," he says. Volk says by that time she had a following on the website, and Watkins wanted to include her on the team. "So I think he wrote the part for me," she says. There was little rehearsal time, but according to Watkins, Volk was always prepared. He says, "She was very open-minded and eager to take the direction and kind of take it in a new place."The short film was a great experience for Volk, because she not only had the part handed to her but also had the opportunity to do a lot of green-screen work, which was a new experience for her. She says, "[Green screen is] definitely a trippy part of acting for film because you just really have to go with it. That's what you're getting paid to do." Volk says because of the green screen, she was surprised how everything looked in the final film. Besides acting, Volk also studied playwriting and has had one of her plays, "The Last Two People on the Platform," produced at the Attic Theatre and Film Center in Los Angeles. She is interested in pursuing both acting and writing.Has Back Stage helped you get cast in the past year? We'd love to tell your story. Be in the weekly column by emailing casting@backstage.com for NY or bswcasting@backstage.com for Los Angeles with "I Got the Part" in the subject line. Allison Volk...Got the Part Role: Host in 'Sideshow Collectibles,' webisode series By Melinda Loewenstein March 3, 2012 The audition process can be daunting, so it's a relief when booking a job leads to more offers. When Allison Volk saw the casting notice for "Sideshow Collectibles," she had no idea it would lead to about a year's worth of work on webisodes and a part in a short film. Volk was doing her weekly reading of Back Stage when she saw a notice for hosting a series of webisodes for the Sideshow Collectibles product line of movie, TV, and comic book figurines and toys. Even though she wasn't involved in the collecting world, she says, "I'm a little bit of a nerd. When I was in college, I was in 'Star Wars the Musical,' and when I saw what the company was all about, I just knew that it was something that I wanted to be involved with, because I like that genre."Travis Watkins, then the manager of the multimedia department at Sideshow Collectibles, and producer-director of the webisodes, says he posted the notice looking for a spokeswoman to help promote the products online. After going through the submissions, Watkins interviewed four applicants. Of this quartet of finalists, he says, "Allison was a stand-out by far." He hired Volk, and she came in and shot spots to promote approximately 15 products. Watkins says, "Allison was just awesome in every way. She was exactly what we needed."When it came time for the Sideshow Collectibles Halloween event called "Spooktacular," Watkins says he wanted to get more ambitious with a short film called "Help Wanted." "Allison was like the bridge that could kind of jump in there with us and elevate the project to a new level," he says. Volk says by that time she had a following on the website, and Watkins wanted to include her on the team. "So I think he wrote the part for me," she says. There was little rehearsal time, but according to Watkins, Volk was always prepared. He says, "She was very open-minded and eager to take the direction and kind of take it in a new place."The short film was a great experience for Volk, because she not only had the part handed to her but also had the opportunity to do a lot of green-screen work, which was a new experience for her. She says, "[Green screen is] definitely a trippy part of acting for film because you just really have to go with it. That's what you're getting paid to do." Volk says because of the green screen, she was surprised how everything looked in the final film. Besides acting, Volk also studied playwriting and has had one of her plays, "The Last Two People on the Platform," produced at the Attic Theatre and Film Center in Los Angeles. She is interested in pursuing both acting and writing.Has Back Stage helped you get cast in the past year? We'd love to tell your story. Be in the weekly column by emailing casting@backstage.com for NY or bswcasting@backstage.com for Los Angeles with "I Got the Part" in the subject line.

Ryan Murphy Discloses Particulars About Jessica Lange's Go back to American Horror Story

Zac Efron Zac Efron continues to be marketing his approaching film The Lorax, but his actions around the red-colored carpet have been receiving all of the attention.In the premiere from the film, Efron, 24, drawn something from his pocket for his publicist to carry, along with a condom accidentally fell by helping cover their it. Throughout a look and feel on Today Thursday, the actor chuckled from the awkward moment. "I never really were built with a pocket-checking policy just before happening the red-colored carpet before, however we have fully instated one," Efron stated.See photos of Zac Efron with the yearsMatt Lauer then clarified that they are speaking in regards to a condom, that Efron joked, "Which was very hard that you should say!" "It's better safe than sorry," Lauer stated. "It is a great message to increase the numerous messages within the film," Efron responded.Watch the entire interview and also the original viral video from the condom-shedding incident below: Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news concerning the economy

Downton Abbey Finale Draws 5.4 Million

The second season finale of popular culture phenom Downton Abbey averaged 5.4 million audiences on Sunday, PBS’ greatest audience since the premiere of Ken Burns’ documentary Character in September 2009. Versus. its first season, Downton was up 25%, doubling pubcaster’s primetime average. The expansion was most dramatic in youthful demos, 251% among women 18-34, 145% among women 35-49, 111% among males 18-34 and 84% among males 35-49 versus. the Masterpiece 2010-11 season average.”Downton Abbey has converted into a cultural phenomenon,” Masterpiece executive producer Rebecca Eaton mentioned. “It is actually satisfying to find out our beloved Masterpiece, after greater than four decades on PBS, getting in another audience.”

LA Reid and Simon Cowell Confirm Two Female Idol idol judges, Two Hosts on X Factor

L.A. Reid, Siomn Cowell The X Factor's L.A. Reid and Simon Cowell have confirmed the empty judges' seats for Season 2 in the singing competition show will "one hundred percentIn . be two women.Whatever they wouldn't confirm? Who, exactly, people ladies will probably be. Names like Britney Warrior warrior spears and Fergie are actually thrown to the mix, nevertheless the idol idol judges the gossips are merely that - gossips."There's a lot of speculation, some true, some not the situation,Inch mentioned Cowell within a business call Wednesday. "The simple truth is to convey more individuals have became a member of the frame this year. We really anxiously anxiously waited to find out who'd call us before we contacted people. And that we are because place now."Is Whitney Houston visiting the X Factor?Another star that was allegedly in talks for around the judges' table: the late Whitney Houston."We'd have certainly considered it, mentioned Reid. "It never quite discovered that. There's a pastime but we did not have conferences relating to this. We're very sad in regards to the loss, but we really didn't obtain that far, therefore i don't think it's proper to comment beyond that."Cowell describes whoever does land the knowing gig, however, must realize the enormity in the responsibility. "We'll meet many people over the following day or two, mainly to explain on their behalf that it's large commitment if you execute a show similar to this because of the training aspect."Why The X Factor bloodbath is great news - and hopefully merely a beginning pointAs for host Steve Jones' alternative, Cowell mentioned there will be two hosts next time around. "It's my job to wanted a boy together with a woman to host the show but which will happen now," he mentioned. "You've got a lot important information to relay, it's almost impossible for to own one person doing the hosting. There's a far more enjoyable method the make use of a couple.InchAuditions for your show begin March 1. Unsure yet around the premiere date.

Bill DeCinces dies at 84

Bill DeCinces, a skill director who ended his 53-year stint at Universal as senior Vice president from the galleries operation group, died on February. 10 from complications of Parkinson's disease in Tarzana, Calif. He was 84. Born in La, William D. DeCinces adopted within the actions of his father, who labored at Universal's still lab, dealing with his first job in the studio -- like a laborer digging ditches -- at 16. In the evening like a grip as well as in set lighting, he settled within the art department, moving from assistant art director to art director and, eventually, to mind from the department. Being an assistant art director or art director he done 100s of television episodes his credits incorporated "Ford Theatre," "Shotgun Slade," "Whispering Cruz," "Thriller," "M Squad," "Alcoa Theatre," "Laramie," "The Virginian," "Wagon Train," "McHale's Navy," "Alfred Hitchcock Presents," "G.E. True Theatre" and "Ironside." Film credits incorporated "The Plainsman," "Texas Over the River," "Gunfight in Abilene," "The Reluctant Astronaut," "Games" and "Eye from the Cat," and that he also done numerous telepics, including "Stranger on the move,Inch "Quiet Evening, Lonely Evening," "You'll Like My Mother" and "That Particular Summer time." Throughout the sixties he not just grew to become mind of Universal's art department but additionally acquired permission being an architect. He designed the Universal Galleries Florida production facilities in Orlando. Within the mid-'70s DeCinces was marketed to backlot procedures manager after which to senior Vice president from the galleries operation group, a situation by which he continued to be until his retirement in 1999. DeCinces was part of the Academy of movement Picture Arts & Sciences and also the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. DeCinces' wife of 54 years, Lynn Dickey predeceased him in 2004. Children incorporate a daughter, a boy, three grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Donations might be designed to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. Contact Variety Staff at news@variety.com

Adopt Films Acquires Silver Bear Champion Barbara: Berlin

Adopt Films is ongoing its trading spree within the Berlin Worldwide Film Festival, landing U.S. rights to Christian Petzold’s drama Barbarajust just before the film won the runner-up Silver Bear within the festival’s honours ceremony yesterday. The newest deal, introduced today, uses Adopt acquired the festival’s eventual Golden Bear champion, Paolo and Vittorio Tavianis semi-documentary Caesar Must Die. The distributor also nabbed rights in Berlin toUrsula Meiers Sister. Adopt plansa December theatrical release for Barbara– that's occur 1980 East Berlin and stars Nina Hoss just like a physician banned with a small country hospital definately not freedom within the civilized world — and mentioned it'll mount an Oscar campaign for Petzold and also the lead stars. If that is the situation, it’s a hostile vary from Rob Lipsky and Tim Grady’s Adopt, which hasn’t released its first film yet its kickoff pic, The Ballad Of Genesis And Lady Jaye, bows March 8.