'Polisse' outguns 'Artist' at Cesars

PARIS -- Maiwenn's ensemble cop drama "Polisse" leads the race for France's Cesars with 13 nominations, that have been introduced Friday by Gaul'sAcademy of movement Picture Arts and Sciences.Michel Hazanavicius' "The Artist," that is competiting for 10 Academy awards, came 10 Cesar noms, including film, helmer, actress, actor and original script."Polisse" stories your day-to-day existence of copsworking inside a Child Protection Unit in Paris. The pic, created by L'ensemble des Productions du Tresor,has won numerous honours, particularly Cannes' jury prize and finest director at theLumieres, which isFrance's equal to the Golden Globes, chosen on by foreign press. Pic was 2011'sthird greatest-grossing French movie on home turf, taking Euros14.8 million ($19.two million). Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

Academy moves toward e-voting

The Academy of motion Picture Arts and Sciences is really a step closer to an electronic voting system, announcing Wednesday it's became a member of right into a contract with Everyone Counts Corporation. to exclusively produce a system for your 85th Academy awards.Everyone Counts works together with PricewaterhouseCoopers, the Academy's accounting firm of record, whose role in tabulating Academy members' votes will remain unchanged. Inside the next season, the Academy will to get a rigorous security and user-acceptance testing process."This really is really the to start many steps that we'll be taking toward developing a secure and convenient electronic voting system, beginning with next year's ballot," mentioned Academy chief operating officer Ric Robertson. "We're excited to own found great partners in individuals that do that best."Selecting a Everyone Counts is triggered by an 18-month search completed with the Academy. The business is worldwide famous because of its understanding of election administration and computer security which is voting platform can be a world leader inside the election industry. Incorporated in the technology and methods are multiple layers of security including military-grade file file encryption techniques. Their other clients vary from the united states . States Department of Defense the united states . Kingdom's Secretary of condition for Justice the health of Nsw, Australia as well as the states of Or, Florida, and Washington. Contact Christy Grosz at christy.grosz@variety.com

Maya Rudolph Grateful To Molly Shannon For Exhibiting The Ropes On SNL

First Launched: The month of the month of january 21, 2012 6:16 PM EST Credit: Getty Images Caption Maya Rudolph, Molly ShannonLOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Saturday Evening Live alumni Maya Rudolph and Molly Shannon have reunited round the small screen once again for NBCs Up With The Evening, as well as the Bridesmaids star states she couldnt become more pleased to become coping with her former SNL mentor. In my opinion I asked for [Molly] and may Ferrell the best way to see the signal cards because nobody referred to everything to me, because I showed up within the finish of my season, Maya referred to to AccessHollywood.coms Laura Saltman of techniques she and Molly first increased being pals round the late evening sketch show in 2000, throughout a holiday to a Up With The Evening occur La on Friday. It absolutely was really frightening later on in such as this and not know anybody. It absolutely was like beginning school with 72 hours left and everybody understood where one can sit inside the cafeteria which i truly was scared and overcome and [Molly] am great and he or she mentioned, This is one way I really get it done, Maya recounted. Molly really beats to her drum. She doesn't get it done like anybody else. The amusing pair joined again on Mollys show, Kath & Kim, and again when Molly returned to host Saturday Evening Live while Maya had been a castmember. I used to be sufficiently fortunate to get use her when she came back to host the show plus it actually was neat to finally learn how to carry out the show after which it watch her take action, she mentioned. Shes so unique shes so excellent. Furthermore to Mayas over-the-top daytime talk show host character on Up With The Evening, fans in the comedienne are anxiously awaiting a follow-up to her side-splittingly funny silver screen hit, Bridesmaids. Sadly, the actress states does not have pull if the involves a possible follow-up film. I'm not accountable for whether we execute a follow-up. Im fine whatever anybody desires to do, she told Laura. I like that group a great deal, if we finish off doing something together diversely that could be great too. Adding, In my opinion that at this time its established we loved cooperating which i cant imagine undertaking a film such as this without people that will you have to be bizarre and strange. Catch Maya and Molly, along with Christina Applegate and may Arnett, when Up With The Evening airs at its new time Thursdays at 9:30 PM on NBC. Copyright 2012 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All rights reserved. These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

V-Me nabs 'Dance Academy,' 'Train'

MADRID -- Barcelona-based Imira Ent., one of Spain's pre-eminent youth programming specialists, has licensed the first season of Emmy Award nommed "Dance Academy" to free-to-air U.S. Hispanic channel V-Me. Produced by Melbourne's Werner Film Productions, Australia's ABC and German pubcaster ZDF, the teen-skewed TV drama follows a dance student as she prepares for a ballet competition. BBC Latin America has acquired the first two seasons of children's CGI-animated show "Driver Dan's Story Train," produced by U.K.'s 3Line Media and Abu Dhabi's Twofour54, and a hit on Blighty's CBeebies. Sales vindicate Imira's move from distributing its own toon productions into both third-party pick up sales and live-action entertainment. Further deals on a cosmopolitan range of animated shows underscore the current appetite for kids' animation in Latin America, driven by new channel launches and healthy markets. Canal Futura and Elo Audiovisual in Brazil -- a booming kids' fare market -- have tied down rights respectively to "Monk" and "Corneil & Bernie," both dog comedies sourced from France's Millimages. Playing off the explosion in Argentine PBS services, Imira has licensed "Corneil & Bernie" and "Wicked Science" to pubcaster Canal 7 and a trio -- "Stella and the Star of the Orient," "Fun With Claude" and "Barbazan" -- to culture service Canal Encuentro, launched in 2007. According to sales manager Begona Esteban, Imira is keen to represent third-party shows in Europe and tie down Latin American partners for Imira productions. Latin America used to look to Spain for co-production coin. Times are changing. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

Jason Segels HIMYM Castmates Dish On His YouTube Date

First Launched: The month of the month of january 12, 2012 3:55 PM EST Credit: Access Hollywood / Getty Images Caption Neil Patrick Harris and Cobie Smulders, inset: Jason SegelLOS ANGELES, Calif. -- After posting a geniune song online asking Jason Segel out for just about any drink, super fan Chelsea Gills dreams came true when the The Way In Which I Met Your Mother star contacted the Chicago resident and asked for her being his date for the Chicago Film Critic Honours a week ago, as well as the stars HIMYM co-stars say they'd expect nothing less utilizing their charming castmate. Jasons a great lovely guy, Neil Patrick Harris told AccessHollywood.coms Laura Saltman when asked for about his co-stars YouTube date within the Peoples Choice Honours in La on Wednesday. He's doing such things as that, and legitimately. It wasnt for nearly any kind of agenda. Cobie Smulders echoed NPHs Segel sentiment, saying, Jason Segel might be the very best guy alive. In my opinion he respects and values his fans, she added. For whether accepting Chelseas internet invite will open the floodgate for thousands of fans wanting to invest a while while using Muppets star, Neil mentioned Jason are equipped for whatever challenge can come. The issue with Twitter is, you answer one question on Twitter, then for an additional for the you obtain nothin but questions, he told Laura. But, I understand Jason would love lots of dates hes a raconteur! Watch Chelseas video invite to Jason HERE! Copyright 2012 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All rights reserved. These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Hunger Games Star Josh Hutcherson Talks Kissing Jennifer Lawrence

First Released: The month of january 12, 2012 11:15 AM EST Credit: Getty Premium Caption Josh Hutcherson gets to the 2012 Peoples Choice Honours at Nokia Theatre L.A. Reside in La on The month of january 11, 2012LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- The Hunger Games star Josh Hutcherson was all smiles around the Peoples Choice Honours red-colored carpet when Access Hollywood requested about kissing co-star Jennifer Lawrence within the approaching giant screen adaptation of the greatest-selling books. It had been good, the 19-year-old actor who plays Peeta Mellark within the movie stated, beaming. Jennifer Lawrence is beautiful, so I am not likely to complain, he stated of his co-star, who plays the films lead, Katniss Everdeen. It had been good. Adding, It had been a very fun time shooting. The actor described to AccessHollywood.coms Laura Saltman the movies team labored very difficult to shroud the New York occur secrecy. They stored a really tight set. These were strict about letting people off and on plus they had black curtains up everywhere, Josh described. So, they desired to ensure that it stays locked lower. Josh also hopes fans from the books are pleased using the giant screen version of author Suzanne Collins books. Those are the most loyal fans which exist, its slightly intimidating but thrilling simultaneously, he ongoing. Im looking forward to it and incredibly nervous. Much like Katniss, many fans from the books are split between Team Peeta or Team Gale Katniss closest friend and hunting partner Gale Hawthorne (Liam Hemsworth) but Josh is remarkably a genuine existence person in Team Gale. Me and Liam got along immediately, were good buds, he described, saying they may even finish as roommates. We considered it. Its a powerful possibility later on. The Hunger Games hits theaters on March 23. Copyright 2012 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

The X Factor's Melanie Amaro Signs With L.A. Reid

Melanie Amaro, The X Factor The X Factor's Melanie Amaro has signed a record deal, but not with mentor Simon Cowell. The inaugural winner of Fox's reality singing competition has signed with Epic Records, which is run by another Factor judge, L.A. Reid, Zap2It reports. "I am so excited to start recording my debut album for Epic under the guidance of L.A. Reid and Simon Cowell," the 19-year-old singer said in a statement. "This is a dream come true for me." Check out the rest of today's news Added Reid, "I joined The X Factor to be able to discover undeniable talent such as Melanie. I am pleased that she is now signed to Epic Records because I believe we have only scratched the surface on uncovering her talent and her inevitable journey to super-stardom." Along with the $5 million contract awarded The X Factor champ, Amaro will also star in a Pepsi commercial which will air during the Super Bowl.

Cruise ships Mission Stays On The Top With $31.3 Million

First Released: The month of january 1, 2012 3:21 PM EST Credit: Vital La, Calif. -- Caption Tom Cruise inside a poster for Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol Tom Cruise ships new mission remains impossible to conquer in the box office. Studio estimations Sunday placed Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol within the No. 1 place for that second-straight weekend with $31.3 million. Having a $134.a million domestic total, it is the first $100 million hit with Cruise within the lead role since 2006s Mission: Impossible III. The Vital release brought a good New Years weekend as Hollywood handled fair business to finish a pokey year on the more promising note for 2012. Domestic revenues closed out at $10.22 billion for 2011, lower 3.4 % from 2010s, based on box-office tracker Hollywood.com. Which was a small improvement over Hollywood.coms forecasts per week earlier, when Hollywood was limping with the normally busy holidays having a selection of underachieving movies. Now would be a enjoyable surprise, stated Hollywood.com analyst Paul Dergarabedian. A week ago, i was really pretty gloom and disaster, but this final push in the finish of the season was more powerful than expected. Its a great way to mind into 2012, with a minimum of some momentum in the box office. Still, movie admissions were lower dramatically for that second year consecutively. Invoice discounting in greater ticket prices, domestic attendance ended up to at least one.28 billion this year, off 4.2 percent from 2010 admissions and also the littlest audiences Hollywood has already established since 1995, based on Hollywood.com. Hollywood began the entire year inside a deep rut, with domestic revenues trailing 2010s by 20 % or even more like a weak first quarter fell far lacking the prior years spectacular recent results for the sci-fi sensation Avatar. Galleries nearly dug themselves from that deficit within the summer time, but business lagged with the fall and holidays as audiences were built with a ho-hum reaction to most movies. Some studio professionals had predicted record revenues for 2011. The films themselves should have held less attract fans than expected, though audiences also might be missing outings to theaters to look at movies on large-screen home configurations in order to have fun with the numerous entertainment devices now available on the market. Audiences can view films both at home and on portable products for a small fraction of the price of likely to theaters. The is searching ahead for an impressive selection to show things for this year. Large game titles range from the super hero tales The Dark Dark night Increases, 'The Amazing Spider-Guy and also the Avengers the most recent within the animated franchises Ice Age and Madagascar, together with Brave, the brand new adventure from animation master Pixar Will Cruz and Tommy Lee Johnson Males in Black 3 Daniel Craigs new Mission Impossible thriller Skyfall Johnny Depps vampire story Dark Shadows Ridley Scotts Prometheus, a cousin to his science-fiction classic Alien and Peter Jacksons The Hobbit: An Unpredicted Journey, the very first inside a two-part prequel to his The almighty from the Rings films. The relaxation of the weekends top-three continued to be unchanged. Robert Downey Junior.s A Virtual Detective: A Game Title of Shadows, from Warner Bros., finished second again with $22.a million, raising its domestic total to $132.a million. The Twentieth Century Fox familysequel Alvin and also the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked was still being at No. 3 with $18.3 million to lift its haul to $94.six million. In the first full weekend, Steven Spielbergs The First World War epic War Equine arrived 4th with $16.9 million, pushing its domestic total to $43 million. At No. 5 was David Finchers thriller The Lady using the Dragon Tattoo with $16.3 million. The The new sony release, which stars Difficulties and Rooney Mara, now stands at $57.a million locally. Cameron Crowes family tale We Purchased a Zoo, featuring Matt Damon and Scarlett Johansson, finished at No. 6 with $14.3 million. Launched by twentieth century Fox, the film elevated its total to $41.8 million. Rounding the top films was Spielberg and producer Jacksons animated action story The Adventures of Tintin at No. 7 with $12 million. The Vital release lifted its domestic sum to $47.8 million. Believed ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, based on Hollywood.com. Where available, latest worldwide amounts will also be incorporated. Final domestic figures is going to be launched Monday. 1. Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol, $31.3 million. 2. A Virtual Detective: A Game Title of Shadows, $22.a million. 3. Alvin and also the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked, $18.3 million. 4. War Equine, $16.9 million. 5. The Lady using the Dragon Tattoo, $16.3 million. 6. We Purchased a Zoo, $14.3 million. 7. The Adventures of Tintin, $12 million. 8. New Years Eve, $6.7 million. 9. The Pitch-dark Hour, $4.3 million. 10. The Descendants, $3.7 million. Copyright 2012 through the Connected Press. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.