Myriad makes int'l deals for 'Chained'

Myriad Pictures has sold rights Jennifer Lynch's "Chained" to Capelight Pictures for Germany and to Joy n Contents for South Korea.The deals were made following a private screening at the Berlin market.Deals were also finalized with Praesens for Switzerland, Eagle Films for the Middle East and D Productions for Turkey.Vincent D'Onofrio and Julia Ormond star in the psychological thriller, in which a serial killer kidnaps a boy to turn him into his protege."Chained" was produced by Lee Nelson and David Buelow of Envision and Rhonda Baker. Damian O'Donnell wrote the screenplay.Anchor Bay holds rights in Australia, the U.K., and the U.S, where it will release the film theatrically later in the year. Contact Dave McNary at dave.mcnary@variety.com

Lisa Goodman...Got the Part

Lisa Goodman...Got the Part Role: Ensemble in 'Our Town,' a union stage production By Sarah McKinley Oakes Feb 18, 2012 Whenever a well-received production travels in one city to a different, it may be exciting for stars to possess a chance to stay in a show they'd only learned about. Such was the situation for Lisa Goodman when she browse the casting notice for "Our Town" within the June 29 problem of Back Stage. It was for David Cromer's Off-Broadway manufacture of the Thornton Wilder classic, to star Helen Search, in the Broad Stage in Santa Monica."I'd discover the show," Goodman states, "and that i was very intrigued because of it. I'd no anticipation which i could be inside it by visiting the open call, however i just think it is an excellent chance. La isn't the theater community that NY is, since the focus is actually film. And it is fabulous, I really like it, but it is great to obtain a opportunity to do this type of wonderful production. Who'd have believed which i would reach experience this director in La?InchGoodman, who plays a choir member within the Grover's Corners chapel and among the dead folks the ultimate act, has found it as rewarding as she expected. "Having the ability to experience an excellent director like David Cromer, and listen to him discuss the play, and see him direct the stars, continues to be fantastic," she states. "After which I additionally see an excellent talent like Helen Search for action she's this type of professional and the like a consummate ensemble member, that is really inspiring."Though becoming an actor continues to be Goodman's passion her entire adult existence, it had not been until her final year of school that they recognized she wanted to really make it her primary pursuit. So she go about making sure she'd the needed educational foundation. "I visited New You are able to, and that i essentially produced my very own graduate program," she takes note of. "I analyzed with a lot of fantastic instructors, including Uta Hagen, William Esper, [and] Michael Howard, i visited the nation's Theatre of The Uk for that summer time. I truly got a good background Used to do lots of studying of Shakespeare in New You are able to, with British people and United states citizens.InchBecause moving to L.A., Goodmana person in SAG and AFTRA in addition to Equityhas been focusing on film and television. But her experience of "Our Town" makes her consider doing more theater. "I am certainly likely to expand my horizons and most probably to doing quality theater since it is so fulfilling," she states. "I really like watching and hearing the stars every evening, but for me personally the highlight may be the last act when, funnily enough, I recieve to be dead. To begin with, I am sitting not far from the crowd, and i quickly reach hear individuals incredible words that Helen states about growing old, and that is once the play will get really effective, and also the audience encounters it. I have never been in this large cast, where you're able to have the audience's response and just how they simply like it in the finish. It's actually a pleasure, and I must stop myself from crying many nights after i pay attention to individuals effective words. David Cromer constantly spoken about just choosing the simplicity from the language from the play, and you simply know that you are in the existence of an excellent author. And just how great that is."Has Back Stage assisted you receive cast previously year? We'd love to inform your story. Maintain the weekly column by contacting casting@backstage.com for NY or bswcasting@backstage.com for La with "I Acquired the Part" within the subject line. Lisa Goodman...Got the Part Role: Ensemble in 'Our Town,' a union stage production By Sarah McKinley Oakes Feb 18, 2012 Whenever a well-received production travels in one city to a different, it may be exciting for stars to possess a chance to stay in a show they'd only learned about. Such was the situation for Lisa Goodman when she browse the casting notice for "Our Town" within the June 29 problem of Back Stage. It was for David Cromer's Off-Broadway manufacture of the Thornton Wilder classic, to star Helen Search, in the Broad Stage in Santa Monica."I'd discover the show," Goodman states, "and that i was very intrigued because of it. I'd no anticipation which i could be inside it by visiting outdoors call, however i just think it is an excellent chance. La isn't the theater community that NY is, since the focus is actually film. And it is fabulous, I really like it, but it is great to obtain a opportunity to do this type of wonderful production. Who'd have believed which i would reach experience this director in La?InchGoodman, who plays a choir member within the Grover's Corners chapel and among the dead folks the ultimate act, has found it as rewarding as she expected. "Having the ability to experience an excellent director like David Cromer, and listen to him discuss the play, and find out him direct the stars, continues to be fantastic," she states. "After which I additionally see an excellent talent like Helen Search for action she's this type of professional and the like a consummate ensemble member, that is really inspiring."Though becoming an actor continues to be Goodman's passion her entire adult existence, it had not been until her final year of school that they recognized she wanted to really make it her primary pursuit. So she go about ensuring she'd the needed educational foundation. "I visited NY, and that i essentially produced my very own graduate program," she takes note of. "I analyzed with a lot of fantastic instructors, including Uta Hagen, William Esper, [and] Michael Howard, i visited the nation's Theatre of The Uk for that summer time. I truly have a solid background Used to do lots of studying of Shakespeare in NY, with British people and United states citizens.InchBecause moving to L.A., Goodmana person in SAG and AFTRA in addition to Equityhas been focusing on film and tv. But her experience of "Our Town" makes her consider doing more theater. "I am certainly likely to expand my horizons and become available to doing quality theater since it is so fulfilling," she states. "I really like watching and hearing the stars every evening, however for me the highlight may be the last act when, funnily enough, I become dead. To begin with, I am sitting not far from the crowd, after which I recieve to listen to individuals incredible words that Helen states about growing old, and that is once the play will get really effective, and also the audience encounters it. I have never been in this large cast, where you're able to have the audience's response and just how they simply like it in the finish. It's actually a pleasure, and I must stop myself from crying many nights after i pay attention to individuals effective words. David Cromer constantly spoken about just choosing the simplicity the word what from the play, and you simply know that you are in the existence of an excellent author. And just how great that's."Has Back Stage assisted you receive cast previously year? We'd like to inform your story. Maintain the weekly column by contacting casting@backstage.com for NY or bswcasting@backstage.com for La with "I Acquired the Part" within the subject line.

Norwegian fund creates shop in Berlin

Among the key figures behind the Norwegian South Film Fund, setup recently to invest in films from developing nations, showed up in the Berlinale Friday to tubthump for that org. The fund, referred to as Sorfond, is collectively given through the Norwegian Film Institute and Oslo's Films In the South Festival whose artistic director, Lasse Skagen, is within Berlin to speak to potential candidates and enable them to connect with Norwegian co-production partners, in addition to meeting similar funding orgs. Sorfond was released in co-operation using the Norwegian Secretary of state for Foreign Matters and Secretary of state for Culture. We have an initial cat of NOK4 million ($692,000) to distribute this season, having a top limit per project of $178,000. Each project needs to possess a Norwegian co-producer and 50% of financing in position before a credit card applicatoin can be created. The deadline for programs is Wednesday. Skagen stated the idea for that fund arrived on the scene of the conversation in a dinner in the French embassy in Oslo with Haitian director Raoul Peck. He advised the Norwegians to follow along with the illustration of other funds specific at third world countries, like France's Fonds Sud Cinema. Skagen states the interest in gold coin is apparent within the participation in the festival, which attracts films from developing nations. "We'd a pitching forum in October in the festival, coupled with 260 programs, so there's apt to be a lot of curiosity about this," he stated. The pitching forum assisted put producers from developing nations along with their Norwegian alternatives. Having a commitment in the Norwegian government to carry on funding for 5 years, Skagen stated, "We're focusing on this on the long term basis, therefore we will build up new systems and speak with different producers along with other funders." The goal of the grant would be to lead "to strengthening film like a cultural expression, to advertise diversity and artistic integrity around the worldwide film scene, and also to strengthening freedom of expression," based on an argument. It's also wished the fund will boost links between your Norwegian and worldwide film industries. Recommendations and also the application are available at world wide web.sorfond.com. Contact Leo Barraclough at leo.barraclough@variety.com

Top Moments: Idol's Frightening Fall and it is an excellent Existence for Gibbs on NCIS

The American Idol Show Our top moments each week: 13. Lamest Dirty Talk: It invested some time, however the Bachelor's Jamie finally decides she is going to hug Ben. Despite as being a self-announced prude, Jamie straddles Ben and informs him just how she'll plant one on him. But she does not hold on there. She keeps flapping her nicotine gums, whilst the 2 are kissing, which just makes Ben laugh. If first kisses say everything, it appears obvious why Jamie did not obtain a rose. 12. Best Surrender: Recognizing he lacks the duende (read: passion) to complete the job, Mr. Schue steps lower as McKinley High's The spanish language teacher to own job up to the more energetic David Martinez (guest star Ough Martin). The move not just paves the way for any possible return visit from Martin - and hopefully jams the doorway about this ill-advised outfit ever happening - it implies that Mr. Schue is really a grown-up in the end capable to admit when he's wrong. If we're able to just get Carol Holliday to prevent by and provide Will some pointers on making history fun. 11. Best Opening: Jasmine breaks this news to Crosby that she's relocating with Dr. Joe on Being a parent. But simply if this appears that hope sheds with this charming couple, Crosby unconsciously saves your day as he gives her a custom-made doorknob produced from the finishes of ballet barres. Jasmine, a dancer, is made without words through the gift and longingly examines Crosby in ways that states "Don't sign the escrow yet, Dr. Joe!" 10. Best Double-Mix: On Ringer, Siobhan comes clean to Henry about her and Bridget's shady switcheroo. They watch together as Bridget walks right into a building, after which Siobhan stuns him when she confesses that Bridget's pretending to become her - which she, the actual Siobhan, continues to be pregnant together with his baby. Now will Henry play along? 9. Worst Method to Prove a place: When Nick can't get Remy, his shady landlord, to repair anything within their apartment on New Girl, Jess decides to take a chance. He concurs towards the repairs, butNick states it is because Remy really wants to sleep together with her. To prove him wrong, Jess invites Remy over. It is then they learn that old Remy were built with a threesome in your mind! Jess confesses defeat, that is good because we are unsure we're able to view another scene of Jess saying "penis." 8. Worst Surrender: Blair really wants to be all Runaway Bride and elope to tobago to obtain a quickie divorce without Prince Louis' consent on Gossip Girl. But her plan's foiled when Louis and the mother demand that Blair continue the honeymoon together with her husband, lest she need to pay the hefty dowry stipulated within the prenup. Knowing her mother can not afford to repay, and despite the fact that her buddies are some of the richest denizens of NY City, Blair foolishly decides to provide in. Cut to Blair appearing somberly for paparazzi pictures together with her prince because they jet-set to Indonesia. Hmm, get divorced from the guy you hate so that you can be around the guy you undoubtedly love, or spend annually inside a horrible marriage to ensure that you are able to say you probably did it by yourself? Becoming an independent lady never seemed so depressing. 7. Most Awkward Teasing: We all know who David Letterman thinks may be the Most sexy Guy Alive. As Denzel Washington talks about his new flick Safe House around the Late Show, Letterman allows the actor understand what was dealing with his mind as he saw a screening from the movie. "I am a heterosexual as well as I had been swept up within the conversation about how exactly good-searching you're,Inch Letterman states, while Washington squirms in the chair. The teasing does not finish there: Minutes later, following the subject of Washington's handsomeness was dropped, Letterman seductively places his hands on the top of Washington's. "Dork, you have been working way too hard,Inch Washington quips. "You'll need a vacation!" Yeah, along with you, large guy! 6. Most Musical Display of Happiness: It's reliable advice that nobody likes visiting the dental professional delighted Endings' Kaira (in the end, the dude has gained a "no plaque" plaque.) Then when he gets into for his pre-Valentine's checkup, his apparent excitement takes the type of a wonderful and impeccably choreographed dance number to Dean Martin's peppy "Ain't That the Start working the Mind." Sadly, his perfect-teeth record involves a squealing halt as he discovers he includes a cavity. Brad's loss is our gain though: A loopy nitrous oxide high leads to impressive drool-acting, a amusing scene including chocolate fondue along with a clever jerk towards the experts who the show is simply too similar to Buddies. 5. Best Blast in the Past: Guess Christina Aguilera is not good with names... or faces. After Tony Lucca, her old Donald Duck Club co-star, works around the Voice, Aguilera has nary an idea the two labored together nearly two decades ago. But the moment Lucca leaves happens - after he selects Team Adam, natch - Aguilera's jaw drops and she or he runs after him. "Oh, my God! I did not even recognize you," she squeals to Lucca backstage. "How's it going? With no hard feelings! ... Britney [Warrior spears] had the greatest crush you. She'd discuss you constantly - and she or he wouldn't mind me stating that.Inch (Fun fact: Lucca dated fellow Mouseketeer Keri Russell.) Reunion aside, we question: Did X-Tina really recognize him or did just a little birdie whisper something into her earpiece? 4. Worst RSVP: Inside a super WASP-y town like Southampton, proper etiquette and Emily (Publish, not Thorne) dictates that you ought to always RSVP for an event. Only one came back engagement party invite hits a tad too near to home on Revenge when Emily walks into her home and finds her super-secret hatch - also known as the place where she looks after a written copy of her "revengenda" - open. Inside is definitely an RSVP from Emily Thorne saying, "I'll attend," in most caps and red-colored ink. The note poses many questions: Is a note in the real Emily? What else did she take? Will she wreak havoc in the party? A minimum of we are able to already surmise what color she's putting on towards the fire and ice ball for, you realize, color coordination reasons. 3. Most Tear-Jerking Reunion: Sure, we like all of the It is a Wonderful Existence "let's say?Inch moments on NCIS' landmark 200th episode (Tony and Kate possess a kid! Abby and McGee really are a couple!), but no moment is more than when chats together with his mother, who left and the father as he was youthful. In a number of three Kleenex-worthy moments, Mama (a redhead, not surprisingly) informs her boy how proud she's of him and never to place all of the blame on her abandonment on his father. Although lost his mother in a youthful age, it's obvious she formed him into the kind of guy he's become. 2. Best Apology: For House's good physician, as being a brilliant diagnostician means never needing to say you are sorry. Unless of course your outlandish techniques finish up getting your team people stabbed within the heart and vulnerable to paralysis. Although arbitrator Dr. Cofield (introduced to existence strongly by Emmy champion Jeffrey Wright) rules that Chase's unfortunate run-along with a psychotic patient was formally "no one's fault," House places blame themself as well as goes so far as to destroy Chase's physical rehabilitation to apologize. After a chapter such as this, it can make us sorry to listen to this season is going to be its last. 1. Most Exploitative High cliff-Hanger: American Idol's first Hollywood Week episode rapidly turns sour when 16-year-old contestant Symone Black works. After singing Otis Redding's "(Sittin' on) The Pier from the Bay," Black collapses and falls from the stage, striking her mind on the floor. So how exactly does Idol handle the incident? They exploit it, obviously! Inside a "stay tuned to determine what goes on!Inch fashion, we are left to question concerning the fate from the poor girl, as well as if Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson is ever going to go to Black's aide. (She's fine, incidentally.) Sure, it is a sleazy move - but can you expect anything less? What were your top moments?

Cinedigm net losses widen

Cinedigm Digital Cinema's net losses widened last quarter on various one-time charges as revenue surged 23% to $19.8 million. A loss of $10.7 million compared with $4.2 million in red ink the year before, but included $8.1 million in non-cash charges from the sale of assets to Technicolor and other restructuring. The company, which converts theaters in the U.S. and overseas to digital and provides software and support, said it has signed 10,201 screen conversion contracts, including 8,977 installations, with 191 different exhibitors. Thursday it also announced an agreement with Zyacorp Entertainment's Cinemagic Stadium Theatres to convert 79 screens by this summer. Under chairman-CEO Chris McGurk it's been refocusing its business and branching into content distribution as well. "In just one year's time, we have transformed Cinedigm to more aggressively monetize the worldwide digital cinema explosionIn the last six months, we have sold non-core businesses in order to focus more keenly on our three core businesses of digital deployment servicing, software and content distribution -- all businesses in which we are a market leader," McGurk said. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

Voltage gets jolt of Reiner's 'Magic'

Nicolas Chartier's Voltage Pictures has locked a clutch of international sales for Rob Reiner's "The Magic of Belle Isle."Pic, which was picked up this week by Magnolia in the U.S., has sold to Germany (ARD), Spain (DeaPlaneta), Canada (VVS Films), Hong Kong (Golden Scene), Latin America (Imagem) and Israel (Forum).The comedy has also sold to the Middle East (Gulf), Scandinavia (Mislabel), Poland (Monolith), Romania and Bulgaria (New Films), Benelux (Paradiso), South Africa (Ster Kinekor), Taiwan (Studio Solutions Group) and India (Tanweer Group Dubai).Pic, which toplines Morgan Freeman and Virginia Madsen, is currently in post production.It follows a formerly famous writer who attempts to recover the talent that had originally made him a big name in a small rural town. In the process, he helps a young girl discover her imagination and helps her mother find love once again.Voltage will also be pushing sales on its slate, which includes Liam Hemsworth and Dwayne Johnson starrer "Empire State" and Joseph Gordon-Levitt's directorial debut toplining Scarlett Johansson. Contact Diana Lodderhose at diana.lodderhose@variety.com

Jersey Shore's DJ Pauly D Spin-Off Will get Premiere Date

DJ Pauly D The Pauly D Project, a Jersey Shoreline spin-off starring DJ Pauly D, is placed to premiere Thursday, March 29 at 10:30/9:30c on MTV, the network introduced Wednesday. The 12-episode series will take some time slot of their predecessor, Jersey Shoreline, following the season finale airs on March 15 (then the reunion on March 22).VIDEO: Jersey Shore's Snooki calls the show a "Free Vacation"The fist-moving, gym-going, tanning addict is departing his seven Jersey co-stars behind because he tries to pursue his imagine being a famous DJ. Throughout hisjourney, the Rhode Island native lands a recording contract with 50 Cent's record label, and opens for Britney Warrior spears on her behalf tour. 6 reasons you'll hate yourself for watching Jersey Shoreline againJoining The Pauly D Project on Thursdays is going to be Punk'd, the candid camera-esque prank show (made famous by creator and host Ashton Kutcher), which returns following a five-year hiatus. The series will air at 10/9c, even though Kutcher continues for everyone as executive producer, he's surrendered his responsibilities as host. Rather, the show is going to be located by a number of visitors including Attacking Young Boys, Miley Cyrus and Kellan Lutz.Are you currently searching toward The Pauly D Project and Punk'd?