Rhys Ifans lands role in timber-epic 'Serena'

IfansRhys Ifans, who plays the villainous Lizard in "The Astounding Spider-Guy," is at discussions to participate Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence in Susanne Bier's adaptation of Ron Rash's novel "Serena," which has also added Lawrence's "Hunger Games" co-star Toby Manley.2929 Entertainment is creating the pic, that is co-funded by European small-major Studiocanal.Story originates inside the hills of 20's New You are able to, with Cooper playing a timber baron and Lawrence playing his wife Serena, who battles the us government to be able to save their lands and engineers the murder of her husband's illegitimate boy.Ifans is at predicts play Galloway, a vicious Appalachian guide who becomes Serena's muscle after she saves his existence. Manley is positioned to see Sheriff McDowell, who doggedly chases Cooper's character.2929's Todd Wagner and Ben Cosgrove are coming up with with Nick Wechsler and Chockstone Pictures principals Steve and Paula Mae Schwartz. Production round the $25 million-$Thirty Dollars million pic is skedded to start March 26 in Prague's Barrandov Studio and also on Czech locations.Ifans, who's coming off strong reviews for his submit Roland Emmerich's "Anonymous," will next be viewed in Nicholas Stoller's Universal comedy "5-Year Engagement."Manley is coming initially from off a banner year through which he co-starred in "Mess Tailor Soldier Spy," "My Week With Marilyn," "Captain America" and "The Adventures of Tintin." He'll soon be viewed both in "The Hunger Games" and "Snow White-colored as well as the Huntsman."UTA reps both Ifans and Manley, who's also repped by Artist Rights Group and lawyers Carlos Goodman and Greg Slewett. Ifans may also be repped by Brillstein Entertainment Partners and Independent Talent Group. Contact Rob Sneider at rob.sneider@variety.com

Compact disk Marc Hirschfeld Assumes Supervisory Role at Gaumont Intl. TV

Compact disk Marc Hirschfeld Assumes Supervisory Role at Gaumont Intl. TV By Pete Keeley March 5, 2012 Marc Hirschfeld Casting director Marc Hirschfeld will need by having an advisory role at production company Gaumont Worldwide Television, controlling series casting. The completely new company established in September becoming an American subsidiary of French production giant Gaumont received two series orders this spring.The initial, "Hannibal," was acquired by NBC for 13 episodes. The series brings erudite killer Hannibal Lecter and also the enemy/mentee, FBI profiler Will Graham, for the small screen. Each episode will uncover Graham seeking Lecter's advice and guidance in hunting for a completely new unsavory character. Shooting is scheduled to start within this summer time, but no casting director is attached. Another series, "Hemlock Grove," received an order from Netflix, adding for their growing roster of original programming. Using the novel by John McGreevy, that is released on March 27, the series is occur the and surrounding suburbs in Pennsylvania where a youthful girl is situated very wiped out, departing a good amount of suspects. Shooting can get under strategies by Pittsburgh in June. Denise Chamian will handle casting.Hirschfeld, who also provides an consultant gig with Starz, is constantly on the cast projects individually with co-casting director Blyth Nailling. Their office handles casting for the next four presently airing shows: ABC comedy "Last Guy Standing," NBC's "Are You Currently Presently There, Chelsea?," TV Land's "Happily Divorced," and MTV's "I Merely Want My Pants Back." They are also casting CBS comedy pilot "Friend Me," that's scheduled to shoot later. Compact disk Marc Hirschfeld Assumes Supervisory Role at Gaumont Intl. TV By Pete Keeley March 5, 2012 Marc Hirschfeld Casting director Marc Hirschfeld will need by having an advisory role at production company Gaumont Worldwide Television, controlling series casting. The completely new company established in September becoming an American subsidiary of French production giant Gaumont received two series orders this spring.The initial, "Hannibal," was acquired by NBC for 13 episodes. The series brings erudite killer Hannibal Lecter and also the enemy/mentee, FBI profiler Will Graham, for the small screen. Each episode will uncover Graham seeking Lecter's advice and guidance in hunting for a completely new unsavory character. Shooting is scheduled to start within this summer time, but no casting director is attached. Another series, "Hemlock Grove," received an order from Netflix, adding for their growing roster of original programming. Using the novel by John McGreevy, that is released on March 27, the series is occur the and surrounding suburbs in Pennsylvania where a youthful girl is situated very wiped out, departing a good amount of suspects. Shooting could possibly get under strategies by Pittsburgh in June. Denise Chamian will handle casting.Hirschfeld, who also provides an consultant gig with Starz, is constantly on the cast projects individually with co-casting director Blyth Nailling. Their office handles casting for the next four presently airing shows: ABC comedy "Last Guy Standing," NBC's "Are You Currently Presently There, Chelsea?," TV Land's "Happily Divorced," and MTV's "The Most Effective My Pants Back." They are also casting CBS comedy pilot "Friend Me," that's scheduled to shoot later.

Second Men In Black 3 Trailer Online

A better look at the sci-fi threequelWe've only had a quick teaser trailer to date, but here at last is a full trailer for Men InBlack 3, giving you a better look at what we can expect on May 25 from Will Smith, TommyLee Jones and the gang.As you can see here, the plot involves the time-travel murder of Agent K (Jones), wiping him from existence by killing him 40 years in the past (when he's JoshBrolin rather than Tommy Lee Jones). Agent J (Smith) goes back in time to try to put things right - but we're guessing it won't be easy. Emma Thompson, Alice Eve, Bill Hader, MichaelStulhbarg and Jemaine Clement are all along for the ride, with Barry Sonnenfeld once again directing.So what do you think?Will you be queuing up for Men InBlack 3 come May 25?[[Poll641]]

Israel fest fetes three in L.A.

The Israel Film Festival will honor David Nevins, Howard Gordon and Alex Gansa for the Showtime skein "Homeland" at its opening-night gala at the Paramount lot on March 15. The three will be recognized alongside previously announced honoree Jonah Hill. "Homeland" is based on the Israeli program "Hatufim" ("Prisoners of War"). Gordon and Gansa exec produce the adaptation, while Nevins greenlit the project as Showtime's prexy of entertainment. Showrunner Gansa's credits include "24" and "Dawson's Creek." Gordon also serves as showrunner and exec producer of NBC's "Awake." Hill will receive the IFF Achievement in Television Award. Thesp received an Oscar nom for his turn in "Moneyball" and stars in Sony's "21 Jump Street." Limor Livnat, Israel's culture minister, will be the opening night's guest of honor, marking her first appearance at the IFF. Produced by the IsraFest Foundation with support from the Consulate General of Israel in L.A., the fest will screen 30 films March 15-29. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com