Faith-Based 'Left Behind' Books Returning to Big Screen

Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. Left Behind, the faith-based, action-packed book and movie series about the End Times, is getting a film reboot thanks to some familiar screenwriters.our editor recommendsAxe Deodorant Commercial Banned for Offending Christians (Video) Paul Lalonde, the writer and producer of the original set of movies made by Lalonde's Cloud Ten Pictures, and John Patus, who worked on the final entry, 2005's Left Behind: World at War, have written a screenplay, and Cloud Ten is now searching for a director. The script will be shown to buyers at the American Film Market, which gets under way this week in Santa Monica. PHOTOS: 10 Biggest Book-to-Big Screen Adaptations of the Last 25 Years Cloud Ten is eying a budget in the $15 million range, making the project one of the more ambitious Christian-themed movies to be made by an independent faith-oriented company. The Left Behind movies, which starred Kirk Cameron and launched in 2001, adapted the mega-successful books written by Tim LaHaye and Jerry Jenkins that reportedly sold more than 65 million copies. The movies were political thrillers that focused on the End of Days and the Rapture. Those Christian beliefs are again the focal point of the new movie but the story will be more in the mold of a classic disaster movie. The plot unfolds during the first few hours after the Rapture and focuses on the survivors. Christian-themed movies are in the news once again, especially in light of the success of Courageous, made by Sherwood Films. The movie cost $2 million to make and has grossed almost $28 million domestically, showing that the faith-based film market continues to be one of the most profitable segments in the film business. Email: Borys.Kit@thr.com Twitter: @Borys_Kit

Expert: Michael Jackson Likely Gave Themselves Fatal Drug Dose

Michael Jackson Could Michael Jackson have accidentally destroyed themselves? Anesthesiologist Dr. Paul White-colored stated for your defense Friday inside the involuntary wrongful dying trial of Dr. Conrad Murray and mentioned the fatal dose of propofol that destroyed the King of Play June 2009 was most likely self-given, TheWrap.com reviews. Dr. Conrad Murray's lawyer: Michael Jackson died immediately His testimony attempts to counter the prosecution witness' argument from earlier inside the month that Murray had used an infusion via IV drip to supply propofol to Jackson that the physician had not successful to determine when the singer stopped breathing. Not only did the infusion theory appear sporadic considering the variety of propofol contained in Jackson's body through the autopsy, nevertheless the IV drip setup contained in his home didn't appear sensible either since no residual propofol was located in the bag or upper IV line together with a clip to suspend the bottle from an IV rig made the whole drip setup unnecessary. "It's befuddling in my opinion,In . White-colored stated. "Why would help with all the hassle?" Rather, White-colored agreed it made an appearance likely Jackson had injected the fatal dose themselves. The prosecution will begin to mix-examine White-colored on Monday, and shutting arguments can happen as soon as Tuesday just before the jury begins to deliberate. If billed, Murray could address four years jail time and losing his medical license.

Igielko-Herrlich & Granath: Outsiders looking in

RUBEN IGIELKO-HERRLICHTwo decades ago, Ruben Igielko-Herrlich reached his professional apex as a luxury-goods marketer, having worked with such iconic brands as Tiffany, Bulgari and Chopard.By chance, an MGM exec contacted the Havana-born Swiss native about scoring some free products for the film, "Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man." The Hollywood overture sparked an idea that became the genesis of Propaganda GEM.He teamed on the venture with Anders Granath, an unlikely candidate to say the least given Granath's background in manufacturing. The two set out to conquer Hollywood from their perch in Geneva."Our initial lack of experience became our strength," says Igielko-Herrlich, who earned an MBA from Atlanta's Emory U. and is fluent in five languages. "Our fresh eye, with no preconceptions, enabled us to identify and anticipate gameshifting forces, (including the advent of) social media."ANDERS GRANATHAs a Paris-born Swede with a background in manufacturing, Anders Granath's outsider status couldn't be more solid. Nevertheless, the former Caterpillar marketing exec set out in 1991 to shake up Hollywood's nascent product-placement landscape.Granath co-founded Propaganda GEM with a mandate to expand upon the short-term vision that reigned, in which the modus operandi at the time was "strictly to generate product visibility, without any strategic considerations or alignment within a broader, longer-term brand strategy." Working as a marketing strategy consultant for Marks & Spencer in the late 1980s, the Geneva U. grad saw the potential in centralized brand-image building activities."Our vision of then has become the reality of today," says Granath, who now calls Geneva home. "It's rather the communication and marketing landscape that has been evolving -- slowly but surely -- to catch up with our visions of 20 years ago."Propaganda GEM at 20A placement in the sun | Savvy auds drive need for seamless show stuffers | Outsiders looking in Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

REVIEW: Johnny Depp Channels an Urbane, Dissolute Hunter S. Thompson in The Rum Diary

After years of watching Johnny Depp give performances from behind thick rings of pirate eyeliner or masks of outlandish Tim Burton makeup, it’s a relief to see him, more and more often these days, acting with nothing but his real face. In Bruce Robinson’s The Rum Diary — liberally adapted from Hunter S. Thompson’s novel — Depp plays a wayfaring, hard-drinking journalist, Paul Kemp, who has drifted to Puerto Rico, circa 1960, where he lands a job at a floundering, two-bit newspaper, The San Juan Star. Its editor, played by a cigar-chomping Richard Jenkins, hires him reluctantly; never mind that he was the only person who applied for the job. Kemp quickly falls in with an equally dissolute colleague at the paper, Sala (a whiskery, appealing Michael Rispoli). But in between bouts of drinking and attending cockfights, he’s still able to detect, through his fuzzy, alcohol-fueled vision, the disparity between the rich and poor on the island. “You have to check into a hotel just to see the ocean,” he reflects at one point. Nonetheless, he manages to fall in with corrupt real-estate wheeler-dealer Sanderson (Aaron Eckhart), who has plans to develop luxury hotels on an unspoiled island. Sanderson hopes to get Kemp to write favorably about this shady enterprise, which Kemp refuses to do — until he lands in a bind that Sanderson helps him wriggle out of. After that, he feels indebted to the creep; a further complication is that he’s fallen hard for Sanderson’s fiance, a tough but juicy little peach named Chenault (Amber Heard, who makes a great, glamorous moll). Even if Thompson’s novel — which he began in 1959 but which wasn’t published until the late ’90s — contains some obvious biographical elements, Depp doesn’t play Kemp as a rehash of Raoul Duke, the Thompson stand-in he played in Terry Gilliam’s 1998 Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. Depp’s Kemp is one part smooth and urbane, one part down and dirty: He looks equally at home zipping around San Juan, dressed in a neat sports jacket and dapper Panama, or crawling his way out of bar-room brawl. In the movie’s opening scene, he stands semi-naked in the middle of a trashed hotel room, sporting a burst blood vessel in his left eye and looking a bit like a stunned raccoon. But even when he’s making an unglamorous entrance like this one, Depp has star charisma to spare, and his deadpan demeanor only adds to his allure. In the middle of that trashed room is a wrecked mini-bar; unable to find its tiny key, Kemp had tried to smash it open. When he’s confronted by the stunned room-service guy, he explains dryly, “I was looking for some nuts. I tend to avoid alcohol.” Robinson — who directed the 1987 Withnail & I, and who wrote the screenplay for The Killing Fields — has fashioned The Rum Diary into a rambling entertainment that ultimately doesn’t have enough punch. The picture has a low-key, shoulder-shrugging quality; even though it’s nicely shot by DP Dariusz Wolski, who avails himself of all the tropical colors on offer, The Rum Diary ultimately leaves a blurry and indistinct impression, as if it somehow lost its sense of direction on the way to its ending. Then again, maybe that’s Thompson for you: The picture at least has some pleasant, shambling energy. We also have Depp to thank for the fact that it exists at all: Depp, who was friends with Thompson, was visiting the larger-than-life journalist at his home in Woody Creek when he came across the unfinished manuscript for The Rum Diary. He urged Thompson to publish the book, hoping to make a movie out of it. Thompson died in 2005, but Depp, who has a producer’s credit on the film, has at last been able to make good on his promise. The Rum Diary may not be straight-up Thompson. But at least it’s wily and mischievous enough to count as Thompson on the rocks. Follow Stephanie Zacharek on Twitter. Follow Movieline on Twitter.

'Easy A's' Will Gluck, 'SNL' Writer Sell Father-Daughter Comedy to NBC (Exclusive)

Will Gluck continues his selling spree. NBC has ordered another script from the The Easy A and Friends with Benefitsdirector, marking his Oliver Bridge Entertainment's seventh sale this development season. The untitled single-camera comedy hails from Saturday Night Live scribeJessi Klein, who will write and executive produce. The project, from Mosaic and Olive Bridge in association with Sony Pictures TV,explores the vibrant yet fraught relationship that exists between fathers and daughters, as inspired by writer Klein's relationship with her colorful dad. Mosaic's Jimmy Miller,Sam Hansenand Gluck will join Kleinas non-writing executive producers. Klein, who sold a romantic comedyto Universal, is repped by UTA and Mosaic; Gluck, whose other recent sales includean ensemble comedyWalk of Shame(at ABC) and an untitled mocumentary (at NBC),is repped by UTA and Sloan Offer. Related Topics NBC Saturday Night Live TV Development

River Road joins McQueen film

River Road originates onboard to create and finance Steve McQueen's "Twelve Years a Slave" with Plan B. Deal for Bill Pohlad's River Route to join "Slave" closed Monday. Summit will handle worldwide sales in the American Film Market. Michael Fassbender, who toplined McQueen's "Shame," signed on for "Twelve Years a Slave" two days ago. McQueen will direct from the script he co-authored with John Ridley. Chiwetel Ejiofor will even star within the true story of Solomon Northup, a NY citizen who had been kidnapped in Washington in 1841 and saved from the cotton plantation in Louisiana in 1853. Plan B's Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner are going to produce the film, that is likely to start production early the coming year. CAA is organizing financing for that pic and representing U.S. privileges. Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com

'Dark Dark night Rises' Prologue Coming?

Wishing to determine "The Dark Dark night Increases" a bit early? Hold on for an additional two several weeks and you simply could easily get the time. The most recent Batman buzz is the fact that a six-minute "Dark Dark night Increases" prologue is going to be mounted on copies from the IMAX discharge of "Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol" in December, similar to the Joker-driven opening scene of "The Dark Dark night" was mounted on "I'm Legend" in front of its release. Warner Bros. rejected to discuss the storyline, so take that one like a rumor for the time being. We'll provide you with official word whenever we have it. Past the break, take a look at more comic movie news thanks to Splash Page! Dum Dum Digs "America" Neal McDonough did an excellent, if underrated, job playing Dum Dum Dugan in "Captain America," and also the actor hopes to place the soldier's bowler cap on once more for any follow up. Saying he "can't watch for 'Cap 2,'" the actor told us concerning the character: "Here is a guy from Boston like myself who's this large, brawly, all-America ass kicker. I had been like, 'Oh, ok. That's simple to play. That's me!'" Guy of Fights Everyone knows just how much Russell Crowe adores fighting 'round the planet, also it appears like the Oscar champion can get to complete exactly that when "Guy of Steel" flies into theaters. The actor says he's presently shooting a extended fight sequence opposite Michael Shannon, meaning General Zod and Jor-El will be tossing lower within the Superman reboot. Sounds awesome to us! For Asgard! We still have no idea who Earth's Mightiest Heroes are rising against when "The Avengers" assembles next summer time, but Tom Hiddleston dropped an indication that Loki has fanboy-friendly "help" on his side. See what he needed to say. Inform us what you believe within the comments section as well as on Twitter!

Vendome Employs Former Vital Vantage Boss Guy Stodel As Production Leader

Guy Stodel, who went Vital Vantage until falling victim to some round of lay offs in June 2009, continues to be drawn on as leader of production at Vendome Pictures, producer behind Summit’s Source Code and Universal’s Ray Crowne. Stodel, who grew to become an indie producer after departing Vital, is going to be billed with managing growth and development of and ramping up Vendome’s slate the best goal would be to produce 2-3 films each year. He'll are accountable to Vendome leader and Boss Philippe Rousselet and co-Boss Fabrice Gianfermi. Im excited to utilize Philippe and Fabrice at Vendome,” stated Stodel, whose credits like a producer range from the British-language remake from the French comedy Le Mac starring Erectile dysfunction Helms. “Ive respected their passion, good taste, and commercial instincts for a while now and anticipate putting Vendomes existing projects and brand new ones into production. At Componen Vantage, Stodel produced the development slate and brought purchases in the niche unit. One of the films may be the approaching Guy On The Ledge, that is being launched by Summit. Before that, he was an SVP at New Line Cinema, where he assisted acquire films such as the Upside Of Anger, Laws and regulations Of Attraction and Oscar champion The Ocean Inside. Younger crowd were built with a stint at Lionsgate.

Apple Employees Celebrate Jobs Today

First family and friendsheld a little private funeral for Jobs on October seventh. Then there is abigger private memorial serviceheld at Stanford College, withBono, Bill Clinton,and Bill Gatesamong the 100s who attended. Now come news reviews of the private employees-onlycelebration ofJobs’ existence being held today in the Cupertino headquarters. Itwas introduced within an email to Apple staff from Boss Tim Cookwho authored it’s”to make time to recall the incredible things Steve accomplished in the existence and also the many different ways he earned the world a much better place.”The event is going to be broadcast live inside Apple. Consequently, mostretail Apple Stores is going to be closed for many hrs beginning at10 AMPT today.Employees across Asia and Australia will have the ability to notice a re-broadcast from the celebration.

Video: James Cameron Reveals More About His Avatar Sequels

What can you expect from the two Avatar sequels that James Cameron is currently writing for 2014 and 2015? No one is sure exactly but Nightline anchor Bill Weir was able to tease a few details from the franchise’s filmmaker in a casual interview recently. Among the things we can expect from the follow-ups to the most-pirated movie of all time: Avatar 2 and Avatar 3 will feature Pandora’s oceans, a few other planets and, like the first film, be a “a cornucopia, a treat for the eyes.” Learn more about the eagerly-anticipated sequels below. video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player [ABC News via ComingSoon.net]

Editor Peter E. Berger dies

Film and TV editor Peter E. Berger, who had been Oscar nominated for his focus on "Fatal Attraction" and cut several films within the "Star Trek" film franchise, died Sept. 22. He was 67. Berger's lengthy listing of credits include "Mommie Dearest," "Under Zero" and "Coach Carter," in addition to "Star Trek" photos "IV: The Voyage Home," "V: The Ultimate Frontier, "Decades" and "Insurrection." Contact Variety Staff at news@variety.com

Taylor Quick Desires To Placed on Her Scent Everyday

First Launched: October 14, 2011 4:29 PM EDT Credit: Getty Images NY, N.Y. -- Caption Taylor Quick attends her Wonderstruck scent launch at Macys Herald Square in NY City on October 13, 2011 Taylor Quick will most likely be smelling quite wonderful Wonderstruck even! The 21-year-old singing sensation launched her new scent, Wonderstruck, on Thursday in NY City, where Access Hollywood guest correspondent Jill Martin arrived at the feet of her magical scent something her number of buddies will probably be smelling plenty of inside the future! Creating the very first scent, it's been a great deal fun, because we tried it for just about any year and handled to obtain really something Im so pleased with, Taylor mentioned. Its something I really love, the other If only to use each day, she ongoing. Its really fun, which i love it. When people compliment me round the perfume Im wearing, I am in a position to you have to be like, Oh, yeah, its one which I made! Wonderstruck can be a combination of many notes including freesia, raspberry, vanilla, honeysuckle and sandalwood. The Grammy champion also gushed about her latest musical recognition, being named Billboard Lady of year. Im so happy relating to this. Its this type of recognition, plus it was certainly among people moments where I obtained the phone call, which i only decided to be jumping up minimizing, so excited, Taylor told Access. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All rights reserved. These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Seal's Chechen Leader Birthday Bash Performance Questioned By Human Rights Group

While Hilary Swank and Jean-Claude Van Damme have taken heat from human rights groups for appearing at a lavish Oct. 5 party for Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, so far perhaps the highest-paid star to turn out on the occasion has gotten a pass.our editor recommendsHilary Swank, Jean-Claude Van Damme Slammed for Attending Birthday of Chechen Leader Human Rights Watch, which had previously denounced Swank and Van Damme for their appearances at a celebration feting Kadryrov on his 35th birthday, has sent an inquiry to Seal regarding his performance at the event. The organization has called on stars who attended the party to reimburse any money that they were paid to participate. "Ramzan Kadyrov is linked to a litany of horrific human rights abuses. It's inappropriate for stars to get paid to party with him. It bolsters his image and legitimizes a brutal leader and his regime. And getting paid to be part of such a lavish show in Chechnya trivializes the suffering of countless victims of human rights abuses there," the organization said. PHOTOS: Top 10 Highest Paid Music Artists The website Caucasian Knot says Rosa Pashaeva, head of the division of arts and educational institutions of the Ministry of Culture of the Chechen Republic, declined to estimate how much the talent was paid to appear. But a representative associated with one of those in attendance tells THR that normally celebrities are paid in the six figures to attend such events but any time a performance is involved, the rate rises to seven figures. In Seal's case, he may have gotten a stunning amount per song because Pashaeva reportedly said that he was supposed to perform for 30 minutes but sang only two songs because of time restrictions. Seal's publicist did not respond to THR's request for comment. "As for invited celebrities -- till the last day we didn't know exactly who would come and take part in celebrations," Pashaeva told the Caucasian Knot. "I wasn't involved in organizing the arrival of celebrities; but when they came, it was quite easy to deal with them," said Alvi Karimov, the head of the press-service of the Chechen president. "They eagerly communicated with citizens, took pictures with them, and even danced lezginka." As previously reported by THR, Van Damme stood on stage at the party and said, "I love you Mr. Kadyrov" while Swank said she was honored to be in Grozny and wished Kadyrov a "Happy Birthday." After Swank spoke, British violinist Vanessa-Mae performed for a reported half a million dollars. There were fireworks and performances by acrobats. The celebration was held on a floating stage on the River Sunzha; portraits of Kadyrov were displayed throughout the city. Related Topics Seal

American Film Market Reveals Slate

La, CA, March. 12, 2011 The 32nd American Film Market (AFM) will screen 395 movies, including 65 world premieres and 295 market premieres, for thousands of customers and industry professionals from 70 plus nations. Jonathan Wolf, AFM Controlling Director and Executive V . P . in the Independent Film & Television Alliance, made the announcement today. The 2011 AFM will occur November. 2-9 in Santa Monica, CA. Films making their World Premieres add a Gang Story, starring Grard Lanvin and Tchky Karyo (Gaumont) Bad Karma, starring Ray Liotta, Dominic Purcell and Rhona Mitra (Screen Media) Columbus Circle, starring Selma Blair, Amy Smart, Giovanni Ribisi and Kevin Pollak (Lightning Entertainment) Nobels Last Will, starring Malin Crpin, Bjrn Kjellman and Leif Andre (Zodiak Rights) Snowflake, the White-colored Gorilla, starring Elsa Pataky and Pere Ponce (Filmax Worldwide) Special Forces, starring Diane Kruger, Djimon Hounsou and Benoit Magimel (StudioCanal) as well as the Expatriate, starring Aaron Eckhart and Olga Kurylenko (Essential Entertainment). Among the 295 films set to produce their Market Premieres are: A Dangerous Method, starring Keira Knightley, Viggo Mortensen and Michael Fassbender (HanWay Films) Albert Nobbs, starring Glenn Close, Mia Wasikowska and Aaron Manley (WestEnd Films) Bernie, starring Jack Black, Shirley MacLaine and Matthew McConaughey (Hyde Park Worldwide) Dark Equine, starring Justin Bartha, Selma Blair, Mia Farrow, Jordan Gelber and Christopher Walken (Goldcrest Films Worldwide) Detachment, starring Adrien Brody, Marcia Gay Harden, James Caan, Christina Hendricks and Lucy Liu (Celluloid Dreams) Edwin Boyd, starring Scott Speedman, John Cox, Kelly Reilly and Kevin Durand (Myriad Pictures) Personally, starring Luke Ford, Vince Colosimo, Sigrid Thornton and Matthew Newton (Jinga Films) George Harrison: Dwelling within the fabric World, starring Paul McCartney and Terry Gilliam (Exclusive Films Worldwide, Limited) Hick, starring Blake Lively, Chlo Sophistication Moretz, Eddie Redmayne, Alec Baldwin and Juliette Lewis (Content) Killer Joe, starring Matthew McConaughey, Emile Hirsch, Thomas Haden Chapel, Juno Temple and Gina Gershon (Current Pictures) Le Skylab, starring Julie Delpy and Eric Elmosnino (Films Distribution) Loosies, starring Peter Facinelli, Jaimie Alexander, Michael Madsen, Vincent Gallo and Joe Pantoliano (CMG – Cinema Management Group) Lucky, starring Colin Hanks, Ari Graynor, Jeffrey Tambor and Ann-Margret (ICAP Media) and Michael, starring Naseeruddin Shah, Mahie Gill and Purav Bhandare (Fortissimo Films). For just about any complete report on the movies as well as the screening schedule, visit TheFilmCatalogue.com. This year, 27 films is going to be provided in 3d. In addition, 54 plus films unlisted inside the Film Catalogue might have their world or market premieres throughout AFM. People films will probably be created by their unique companies round the eve in the market.

Universal Takes Vows On Best Man 2

EXCLUSIVE: At Universal Pictures, there is so far no movement on another Bridesmaids, but the studio is moving to the altar on another wedding-themed comedy sequel. Universal has set Malcolm D. Lee to write, direct and produce Best Man 2, a sequel to the 1999 film. Lee wrote and directed the original, a comedy in which a writer (Taye Diggs) is preparing to be the best man for his football player buddy (Morris Chestnut), but the timing is bad because the writer’s autobiographical novel is about to pop and it describes how the best man bedded the bride. Terrence Howard, Harold Perrineau, Nia Long and Sanaa Lathan also starred. The original grossed $35 million. Lee’s plan is to ask the original cast to reprise; in fact, I’m told the whole idea came out of a reunion dinner he held with most of the cast members, and they sparked to the idea of a re-team and so did the studio. CAA reps Lee.

Third Greatest Theater Chain May Boycott 'Tower Heist' Over VOD

You had been only some of the real person to scoff considering Universal supplying the arrival action comedy 'Tower Heist' to people of Atlanta, Ga. and Tigard, Ore. via on-demand services for your high, very high cost $59.99 72 hours after its release. Theater entrepreneurs did too! Rather than show their disdain with snarky tweets and/or mind shakes though, one company has made a decision to behave: Cinemark, the nation's third greatest theater chain behind AMC and Regal, mentioned on Thursday it wouldn't screen 'Tower Heist' inside a of the 300 theaters once the studio follows through having its on-demand plan. "Cinemark recognizes and values the changing technological landscape and related challenges that Universal as well as the other art galleries are facing inside the in-home window," mentioned the business in the statement (via LAT). "But that recognition apparently wasn't enough to assist test.In . This isn't the first time art galleries have tried to shut the theatrical window for on-demand gain: earlier this spring, four art galleries (Universal, Fox, The brand new the new sony and Warner Bros.) teamed for just about any test run of Home Premiere, which offered new releases on VOD just two several weeks after their initial theatrical debut. (The conventional theatrical window is 3 several weeks.) That service allowed clients the chance to look at films for $29.99. 'Tower Heist' director Brett Ratner and 22 other filmmakers signed instructions for the art galleries in the year nonetheless shortening the theatrical window could "irrevocably harm the business design within our film industry." Ratner released this statement in regards to the current plans for 'Tower Heist': "Brett is created alert to Universal's paid out video-on-demand try out 'Tower Heist' yesterday. [He] was told the studio is fully safeguarding the theater entrepreneurs against deficits within the box office. Brett did skip the feel of the exam.Inch Universal has yet to comment. [via LAT] [Photo: Universal] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook RELATED

Kim Kardashian & Kris Humphries Renew Vows, Talk Baby Plans

First Launched: October 5, 2011 6:06 PM EDT Credit: The Ellen DeGeneres Show Caption Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries renew their vows round the Ellen Degeneres Show on October 5, 2011LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Wedding couple Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries are actually married for less than two several days, but due to Ellen DeGeneres the cute couple has restored their very own vows. Within a feel and look on Wednesdays The Ellen DeGeneres Show, the comedienne gave Kim and Kris the opportunity to resume their commitment in private, and requested the pair in what theyd change regarding glamorous wedding once they had the chance. In the event you could got married again, what else could you in different ways? Ellen asked for. Elope, Kim clarified. Really? a surprised Kris responded. I'd say longer after party. I'd say longer after party, however am crazy deeply in love with an entire month I literally I went crazy, Kim referred to. It absolutely was so demanding. In addition, inside an interview with E! on Tuesday evening, Kim states while using hectic wedding inside it, the happy couple is beginning to think about adding for their family members. In my opinion we'd wait like, yearly before we really start trying to possess kids, Kim told the network when asked for about baby plans. In my opinion you need to determine where [Kris] is gonna play and see his career so when we should cleanup and move somewhere, like the Area. Who knows? For just what the future holds for your reality royalty, Kris mentioned he hopes to experience a large family. Lots of kidshaving fun together, knowning that we could have a great time which existence is fun which we could spend a while together and support each other, he told E!. Kim and Kris large day will air just like a two-part special, Kims Fairytale Wedding: A Kardashian Event, on October 9 and 10 on E!. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All rights reserved. These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Italian Appeals Court Clears Amanda Knox Of Murder

First Published: October 3, 2011 4:59 PM EDT Credit: AFP/Getty Images Caption Amanda Knox reacts at the announce of the verdict of her appeal trial in the Meredith Kercher murder, Perugia, Italy, on October 3, 2011PERUGIA, Italy -- An Italian appeals court threw out Amanda Knoxs murder conviction Monday and ordered the young American freed after nearly four years in prison for the death of her British roommate. Knox collapsed in tears after the verdict overturning her 2009 conviction was read out. Her co-defendant, Italian Raffaele Sollecito, also was cleared of killing 21-year-old Meredith Kercher in 2007. The Kercher family looked on grimly and a bit dazed as the verdict was read out by the judge after 11 hours of eliberations by the eight-member jury. Outside the courthouse, some of the hundreds of observers shouted Shame, shame! Yet inside the frescoed courtroom, Knoxs parents, who have regularly traveled from their home in Seattle to Perugia to visit the 24-year-old over the past four years, hugged their lawyers and cried with joy. Weve been waiting for this for four years, said one of Sollecitos lawyers, Giulia Bongiorno. The judge upheld Knoxs conviction on a charge of slander for accusing bar owner Diya Patrick Lumumba of carrying out the killing. He set the sentence at three years, meaning for time served. Knox has been in prison since Nov. 6, 2007. Prosecutors can appeal the acquittal to Italys highest court. There was no word late Monday if they planned to do so. In Seattle, about a dozen Knox supporters were overjoyed that she has been cleared of the murder conviction. Shes free! and We did it! they shouted at a hotel where they watched the court proceedings on TV. Earlier Monday, Knox tearfully told the court she did not kill her roommate. Knox frequently paused for breath and fought back tears as she spoke in Italian to the eight members of the jury in a packed courtroom, but managed to maintain her composure during the 10-minute address. Ive lost a friend in the worst, most brutal, most inexplicable way possible, she said of the 2007 murder of Kercher, who shared an apartment with Knox when they were both students in Perugia. Im paying with my life for things that I didnt do. Knox and Sollecito, Knoxs former boyfriend from Italy, were convicted in 2009 of sexually assaulting and murdering Kercher, who was stabbed to death in her bedroom. Knox was sentenced to 26 years in prison, Sollecito to 25. They both deny wrongdoing. I never hurt anyone, never in my life, Sollecito said Monday in his own speech to the jury. Hundreds of eager observers gathered outside the courthouse ahead of the highly anticipated announcement, joining television vans that have been camped out for more than a week. One hundred reporters were being allowed into the subterranean courtroom. Observers lined the street leading to the courthouse, taking pictures as the two vans carrying Knox and Sollecito from the prison to the court passed by. Kerchers mother, sister and a brother traveled to Perugia for the verdict. They had expressed worry over the possibility of an acquittal but told reporters as deliberations were under way that they hoped the jury would do the right thing and not be influenced by the medias focus on the case. As long as they decide today based purely on the information available to them and they dont look into the media hype, I think justice will be found, the victims sister, Stephanie Kercher, told reporters. She said the family was satisfied with the original verdicts. She lamented that Meredith had been most forgotten in the media circus surrounding the case, with news photos more frequently showing Knox and Sollecito than Mez the victims nickname. Its very difficult to keep her memory alive in all of this, she said. The family, however, said it could understand the Knox familys media campaign. They fully believe in her innocence. You cant blame them for that, said Lyle Kercher, the victims brother. But its obviously hard for us. As the verdict was broadcast live, hundreds of reporters and camera crews filled the underground, frescoed courtroom before Knoxs address, while police outside cordoned off the entrance to the tribunal. The trial has captivated audiences worldwide: Knox and Sollecito had been convicted of murdering Meredith in what the lower court said had begun as a drug-fueled sexual assault. Knox insisted Monday that she had nothing to do with the murder and that Kercher was a friend who was always nice to her. Gesticulating, at times clasping her hands together, the American said she has always wanted justice for Kercher. She had her bedroom next to mine, she was killed in our own apartment. If I had been there that night, I would be dead, Knox said. But I was not there. I did not kill. I did not rape. I did not steal. I wasnt there, Knox said. After the morning court session, Knox was relaxing in the prison chapel, playing guitar and singing as she awaited the verdict, according to an Italian lawmaker who visited her in prison Monday. These are obviously the most difficult hours, Rocco Girlanda, who has spearheaded a campaign in Italy in support of Knox, told The Associated Press. The time never seems to pass. Also convicted in separate proceedings was Rudy Hermann Guede, a small-time drug dealer and drifter who spent most of his life in Italy after arriving here from his native Ivory Coast. Guede was convicted in a separate fast-track procedure and saw his sentence cut to 16 years in his final appeal. Lawyers for Knox and Sollecito believe Guede was the sole killer, but the prosecution and a lawyer for the Kercher family say that bruises and a lack of defensive wounds on Kerchers body prove that there was more than one aggressor holding her into submission. Knox said she had nothing more than a passing acquaintance with Guede, who played basketball at a court near the house, and didnt even know his name. Sollecito, who addressed the court before Knox, told jurors that he did not know Guede at all. Sollecito was anxious as he addressed the court, shifting as he spoke and stopping to sip water. He said prior to the Nov. 1, 2007 murder was a happy time for him, he was close to defending his thesis to graduate from university and had just met Knox. The weekend Kercher was murdered was the first the pair planned to spend together in tenderness and cuddles, he said. At the end of his 17-minute address, Sollecito took off a white rubber bracelet emblazoned with Free Amanda and Raffaele that he said he has been wearing for four years. I have never taken it off. Many emotions are concentrated in this bracelet, he said. Now I want to pay homage to the court. The moment to take it off has arrived. Copyright 2011 by Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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Hugh Jackman Excited To Not Have A Diet For Les Miserables Role

First Published: October 3, 2011 5:53 PM EDT Credit: Getty Images LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Caption Hugh Jackman steps out at the Real Steel Los Angeles premiere at The Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, Calif. on October 2, 2011Hugh Jackman is no stranger to countless hours in the gym and shoveling heaps of protein in his mouth for his roles, but for the upcoming big screen version of the musical Les Miserables, the actor will enjoy some dietary freedom. Tom Hooper from The Kings Speech is directing it, Hugh told AccessHollywood.coms Laura Saltman at the Real Steel Los Angeles premiere on Sunday when asked about his next project. Im very excited about that. The actor, who plays Jean Valjean in the musical, is looking forward to letting go of his usual big screen beefcake status. I have to kind of age 19 years during the movie, which is pretty much how you feel during a movie, so it should just be all natural, Hugh explained. But this time, instead of eating steamed chicken during the movie, Ill just eat whatever I want. Perfect. Youll see me at the craft table! Fans might also be seeing the actor in another musical setting. Someone asked me the other day if I would be on Glee, and I said, Yeah. Im trained to say yes to everything. Well see, he said. [Matthew Morrison] is fantastic. Im a big fan of his Ill use [Les Mis] as a warm up [for Glee.] Les Miserables is slated to hit the big screen in December 2012. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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