Geoffrey Sax to direct 'Unmasked'

Sax"Frankie and Alice" helmer Geoffrey Sax is positioned to direct mental thriller "Unmasked" for Nasser Entertainment.Ernest and Jack Nasser can make the project, which will likely begin lensing inside the second quarter.Nasser Entertainment/Nasser Group North will finance the pic with Studio City Pictures Jim Harvey, mind of Studio City Pictures, is repping "Unmasked" worldwide.Script by newcomer Peter Scott Vicaire is mentioned to mix facets of "Fight Club" and "Eyes Wide Shut." Story centers around a man who joins a mysterious and dangerous club to have the ability to revive the worst day's his existence. The Nassers recently offered as professional producers for "For a lot of fun, Call ... ," which will preem this year at Sundance.ICM, Industry Entertainment and Lichter, Grossman, Nichols, Adler & Feldman repetition Sax. Contact Rachel Abrams at Rachel.Abrams@variety.com

Michael Kahn nabs dual ACE noms

Michael Kahn has received dual nominations from the American Cinema Editors for "The Adventures of Tintin" and "War Horse." ACE opted for high-profile contenders as it unveiled 13 films in three categories Monday for its top feature film awards. Winners will be announced Feb. 18 in ceremonies at the Beverly Hilton. Kahn, longtime editor for Steven Spielberg's films, was joined in the dramatic category by Kevin Tent for "The Descendants," Angus Wall for "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo," Thelma Schoonmaker for "Hugo" and Christopher Tellefsen for "Moneyball." In the comedy-musical category, ACE selected Anne-Sophie Bion and Michel Hazanavicius for "The Artist," William Kerr and Michael L. Sale for "Bridesmaids," Alisa Lepselter for "Midnight in Paris," Adam Recht for "My Week With Marilyn" and Dana E. Glauberman for "Young Adult." In addition to Kahn's nom for "Tintin" in the animated category, ACE also named Eric Dapkewicz for "Puss in Boots" and Craig Wood for "Rango."BEST EDITED FEATURE FILM (DRAMATIC):The DescendantsKevin Tent, A.C.E.The Girl with the Dragon TattooAngus Wall, A.C.E. & Kirk Baxter, A.C.E.HugoThelma Schoonmaker, A.C.E.MoneyballChristopher Tellefsen, A.C.E.War HorseMichael Kahn, A.C.E.BEST EDITED FEATURE FILM (COMEDY OR MUSICAL):The ArtistAnne-Sophie Bion & Michel HazanaviciusBridesmaidsWilliam Kerr & Michael L. SaleMidnight in ParisAlisa LepselterMy Week with MarilynAdam RechtYoung AdultDana E. Glauberman, A.C.E.BEST EDITED ANIMATED FEATURE FILM:The Adventures of TintinMichael Kahn, A.C.E.Puss in BootsEric DapkewiczRangoCraig Wood, A.C.E.BEST EDITED HALF-HOUR SERIES FOR TELEVISION:Curb Your Enthusiasm: "Mister Softee"Roger NygardCurb Your Enthusiasm: "Palestinian Chicken"Steven Rasch, A.C.E.Modern Family: "Express Christmas"Steven Rasch, A.C.E.BEST EDITED ONE-HOUR SERIES FOR COMMERCIAL TELEVISION:Breaking Bad: "End Times"Kelley DixonBreaking Bad: "Face Off"Skip MacDonaldFriday Night Lights: "Always"Angela M. CatanzaroThe Good Wife: "Real Deal"Hibah Frisina, A.C.E.The Walking Dead: "Save the Last One"Hunter Via, A.C.E.BEST EDITED ONE-HOUR SERIES FOR NON-COMMERCIAL TELEVISION:Boardwalk Empire: "To the Lost"Tim StreetoGame of Thrones: "Baelor"Frances Parker, A.C.E.Homeland: "Pilot"Jordan Goldman, David LathamBEST EDITED MINISERIES OR MOTION PICTURE FOR TELEVISION:Cinema VeriteSarah Flack, A.C.E. & Robert PulciniDownton Abbey, Episode 1.1John Wilson, A.C.E.Mildred Pierce, Part 1Affonso Gonalves & Camilla TonioloBEST EDITED DOCUMENTARY:Cave of Forgotten DreamsJoe Bini & Maya HawkeFreedom RidersLewis Erskine & Aljernon TunsilGeorge Harrison: Living in the Material WorldDavid TedeschiBEST EDITED REALITY SERIES:Anthony Bourdain - No Reservations: "Haiti"Eric LasbyBeyond Scared Straight : "Chowchilla"Rob Goubeaux, A.C.E., Paul J. Coyne, A.C.E., Heather Abell, Audrey Capotosta, Maura Corey, Jeremy Gantz & Molly ShockWhale Wars: "Race to Save Lives"Eric Myerson, Pete Ritchie & Josh Crockett Contact Dave McNary at dave.mcnary@variety.com

Louise Locklear Arrived At Hospital Following 911 Call

First Launched: The month of the month of january 12, 2012 9:52 PM EST Credit: WireImage La, Calif. -- Caption Louise Locklear searching good in LA on March 19, 2010Heather Locklear was arrived at a hospital on Thursday after her sister referred to as 911 around the reported medical emergency, KNBC confirmed. Ventura County Sheriffs Department Captain Mike Aranda confirmed to KNBC that at 2:05 PM PST on Thursday, Locklears sister referred to as 911 within the actress home for just about any medical emergency such as the previous Melrose Place star. When the VCSD turned up, paramedics were giving assistance to Locklear, the Capt. told KNBC. Locklear was arrived at Los Robles Hospital and Clinic in 1000 Trees. TMZ mentioned not named police sources told the site Locklear mixed prescription medicines and alcohol. In addition, Radar Online also reported an origin told the site that Locklears sister was worried for your actress safety. She was afraid Louise would harm herself because of her consuming coupled with medication, the foundation mentioned to Radar. A repetition for Locklear wasnt immediately designed for comment when contacted by Access Hollywood on Thursday evening. After revealing their engagement last summer season, Access confirmed in November the star and her former Melrose Place co-star Jack Wagner weren't any more engaged. As formerly reported on AccessHollywood.com, within the month of the month of january 2009, Locklear pleaded no contest with a misdemeanor charge of reckless driving. Consequently, her 2008 driving drunk situation was overlooked. Consequently of her plea, the actress was needed to visit a 12-hour drug education program and was situated on three years probation. Within This summer time 2008, Locklear made Arizona facility where she was going through strategy to anxiety and depression, People formerly reported. The actress, who checked herself to the facility mid June 2008, spent four days within the center. Copyright 2012 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All rights reserved. These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Why Did Seth Rogen Relieve Themself Before Cruise ships Home?

First Released: The month of january 11, 2012 5:40 PM EST Credit: Getty Images NY, N.Y. -- Caption Seth Rogen / Tom CruiseSeth Rogen is originating clean in regards to a Tweet he published earlier this year referencing a curious incident before Tom Cruise ships house. Access Hollywood swept up using the 50/50 star in the National Board of Review honours on Tuesday evening in NY City, where he leaking the particulars on something hopefully he didnt spill in the vehicle. I peed inside a Snapple bottle while parked during my vehicle outdoors of Tom Cruise ships house, years back, the actor stated having a laugh, explaining that his impromptu bathroom break happened roughly 4 years ago. And why didnt the actor just request to make use of the bathroom at Toms house? I turned up early for any meeting. And That I felt embarrassed to use early and request to make use of the restroom, he described. I had been like twenty minutes early and Id never met him, and so i figured I ought to just pee during my vehicle. Adding, Very little my buddies realize that story. Copyright 2012 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

They are blurbing tweets now? Yes they're

It appeared inevitable, and today it's finally happened: Movie entrepreneurs have started mining critics' Twitter feeds for blurbs. Open Road Films a week ago dropped a brand new trailer for "The Gray," the indie action thriller starring Liam Neeson. Spread through the place are six blurbs, all excerpted in the Twitter accounts of movie experts and writers who saw the film in an event in Austin, Tex., recently. "@THEGREYMOVIE has floored me," reads the very first, credited to @JHoffman6, the Twitter handle of IFC blogger and movie critic Jordan Hoffman. "Kicks unholy ass," reads the following, from @headgeek666, the well-known handle of Ain't It Awesome News poobah Harry Knowles. It isn't the very first time tweets happen to be utilized in traditional ads -- that precedent seems to fit in with "Paranormal Activity 3," whose trailers incorporated several positive tweets just before its October bow. The main difference: Individuals 140-character-and-under reviews were released by average people who experienced early tests, not professional authors and experts. But that threshold was entered Wednesday, when Open Road first showed its third "Gray" trailer on iTunes, culling individuals six tweets from five different movie writers who saw the film 12 ,. 10 in the annual Butt-Numb-A-Thon, a 24-hour screening series located by Knowles in the Alamo Draft House. The gathering of movie scribes were advised these were liberated to talk and tweet concerning the movie soon after seeing it none stated they'd any difficulty with Open Road's subsequent utilization of their responses. (Open Road was not able to instantly discuss the process, but was organizing a job interview to become incorporated inside a later update for this story.) "I believed it was really, really awesome they did that," stated Alan Cerny, who creates for Ain't It Awesome. Via his Twitter handle @NordlingAICN, Cerne tweeted directly at director (and relative Twitter newbie) Joe Carnahan: "That, mister, was DIRTY DOZEN good" -- a sentiment Open Road saw fit to incorporate in its trailer. Neither Cerny nor some of his co-workers who spoken with Variety expressed any concern the blurbing of Tweets -- instead of the standard reviews they are compensated to create -- would undermine the influence of individuals reviews. Hoffman did indicate that some authors (who have been not incorporated within the "Gray" trailer) opposed the concept, and wondered aloud if the practice would gain momentum, particularly only at that month's Sundance Film Festival, where 100s of media types will stream from tests nightly. "I believe there's room for immediate responses and regular reviews," stated Cerny, who stated he was requested with a Open Road repetition whether or not this was OK to make use of his tweet. "I am type of surprised they had not tried it earlier." Though Knowles states he never got a phone call for clearance on blurbing his tweets, "I am absolutely awesome with this. ... I believe that many of us with Twitter handles would like bigger audiences anyway, therefore it can't hurt." Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

Carnie Wilson on Weight Fight: I am Still Battling

Carnie Wilson Carnie Wilson's new year's resolution? To slim down."I have had a lot stress within the this past year so it's actually a struggle," the Wilson Phillips singer informs Fox News. "I am certainly up in weight. I am searching toward getting physical fitness again. It's just like a daily decision."Browse the most dramatic celebrity weight lossesWilson, who lost 150 pounds via gastric bypass in 1999, states she's battled together with her weight since she sobered up following childbirth to her first child, Lola, now 6."I can not smoke some pot. I can not possess a glass of vino because I would like 10 joints and 10 portions of wine," Wilson, 43, states. "That's my obsessive compulsive and addictive behavior. I have really battled since I have become sober. How do you balance that? How do i relax and never overindulge? Because I've more pressure than normal within my existence." Though motherhood has considered in to the pressure, Wilson, who seems on ABC's Celebrity Wife Swap Tuesday, states she's upfront about her weight fight together with her kids, Lola and Luciana, 2. But she sees herself in her own earliest.TV Guide Network orders more Hollywood Moms, Wilson Phillips"Lola knows I have a problem with it. I see Lola loving sugar like the rest of the children however i also see her pay a bit more attention like when there is a birthday celebration, her being the very first in line to find the cake. me in her own,Inch Wilson states. "I believe she is going to be okay as lengthy as we are in charge of the. She's an energetic child."

Brit album sales slip 5.6% this year

Despite sales of three.8 million for Adele's album "21" -- the greatest single-year tally ever in England -- and record singles sales, the BPI reported a general decline of 5.6% in British album sales throughout 2011. The U.K. music trade org tied the drop to rampant piracy. Biz's loss came despite a 26.6% rise in digital album sales (to 26.six million models) 15 albums offered a lot more than 100,000 digital copies. Sales of digital singles rose 10.4% to 26.six million models. However, Compact disc album sales slid 12.6% to 86.two million models. The Compact disc continued to be the main format within the U.K., comprising 76.1% of sales, versus. 23.5% for digital and .3% of vinyl. The second format grown nevertheless, climbing 43.7% this year. Adele single-handedly propped up music in her own native country: Her chart-topping album was the year's domestic bestseller, while her renascent 2008 debut "19" placed No. 4 one of the year's top game titles. Her tunes "YouInch and "Moving within the Deep" placed first and ninth one of the best-selling singles of the season. Still, unrestrained piracy torched Blighty biz, based on BPI leader Geoff Taylor. "British artists still produce incredible music that resonates both at home and all over the world,Inch Taylor stated inside a statement. "But while other nations take positive steps to safeguard their creative sector, our government takes too lengthy to do something on piracy. Unless of course decisive action is drawn in 2012, purchase of music could fall again -- an innovative crunch which will destroy jobs and mean the following Adele might not get her opportunity to shine around the world stage." Nielsen SoundScan is scheduled to produce year-finish figures for that U.S. on Wednesday. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com