2012 Olympics: BBC Will Broadcast 'Every Hour of Every Event,' Says Head of Sport

EDINBURGH -- The BBC will provide comprehensive coverage of the London 2012 Olympic Games next year for the first time in its history, using internet channels to provide total coverage of all 24 competition events in addition to carrying major sport coverage and highlights on its main channels.our editor recommendsU.S. Won't Bid on 2020 Summer OlympicsBBC to Add $7.4 Million to Budget for Olympic CoverageLondon Riots: Worst Civil Unrest in Memory as City Gears Up for 2012 OlympicsLondon Olympics To Get 3D Treatment As recently as the Beijing Games, the BBC had only been able to provide coverage of around 75 percent of the events via its interactive operations. This time pubcaster is fashioning its content so that it can be adapted for TV viewers as well as desktop, laptop, tablet and smartphone users. Speaking at a panel in Edinburgh, BBC director of sport Roger Mosey said the BBC was preparing to offer viewers coverage of "every hour of every event from the beginning of the event to the end." Mosey said the BBC was investigating the possibility of 3D broadcasting but admitted that there were capacity issues. There would be only a "limited" role for the coverage as it would need to transmit on of the BBC's two dedicated HDTV channels and yet broadcast to only a handful of homes. However the pubcaster will trial a new Super Hi Definition broadcasting approach in partnership with NHK Japan. Super Hi Def television sets are not expected to be commercially available for over a decade, but the BBC and NHK are working on installing three dedicated high-cost 50-foot screens in London, Bradford and Glasgow for the Olympics. The venues will allow a handful of the audience at least to sample the technology, which has 16 times the clarity of Hi Def. Mosey said the BBC hasn't yet disclosed how much money it is investing on its coverage of the 17-event in July, but said it was on a "huge scale." It will publish the figure next year. Its investment in people is expected to be significantly ahead of the 439 staff it sent to cover Beijing -- for the same event NBC send more than 2,800 -- and will involve local and regional reporters covering the passage of the Olympic torch, news reporters on the coverage of the Games as a whole and the bulk of the resources of its sporting staff. "Almost everyone at the BBC in one way or another will be involved with the Olympics," he said. Related Topics International BBC

Eric Stonestreet to Play Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle in New HBO Movie

Pioneering silent film comedian Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle — whose career was ruined following charges that he raped and murdered actress Virginia Rappe in 1921 (he was acquitted) — is getting a proper biopic treatment in the HBO movie The Day the Laughter Stopped, with Modern Family star Eric Stonestreet set to star. The tragic story will be spun by John Adams scribe Kirk Ellis, with Barry Levinson attached as director. Seems like a perfect storm of talents; I just wish HBO titled it something a little more Arbucklian, like Fatty’s Big Murder or Mabel’s Confounding Demise. [Vulture]

Michael Fassbender offered the lead in dark thriller Prisoners

The intense demand for Michael Fassbender is showing no sign of slowing down, with The Playlist confirming that the actor has been offered the lead role in Prisoners.The movie, which is based on a 2009 Black List script by Aaron Guzikowski, has previously had the likes of Christian Bale, Mark Wahlberg, Hugh Jackman and Leonardo DiCaprio interested at various points.Bryan Singer and Antoine Fuqua have hovered over the director's chair, but the most recently attached name was Denis Villeneuve (Incendies), who was hired to direct Prisoners earlier this year.It certainly has an attention-grabbing premise: frustrated by the pace of the police investigation, religious deer hunter Keller Dove (the part offered to Fassbender) kidnaps and tortures the man he believes abducted his daughter and her friend.While Fassbender could own that role, it's not yet clear if he'll sign on, particularly when you consider how rammed his schedule is looking.He has recently completed work on some of the most anticipated movies in production, including Ridley Scott's Prometheus, David Cronenberg's A Dangerous Method, and Steve McQueen's Shame.Already on the cards for Fassbender's future is Brendan Gleeson's directorial debut, At Swim-Two-Birds, and a Jim Jarmusch vampire flick, and he had to walk away from Danny Boyle's Trance recently (to be replaced by James McAvoy).He probably should try to schedule in a day off at some point though...

'The Talk's' Holly Robinson Peete and Leah Remini Likely to Depart

As CBS' The Talk heads into its second season, co-hosts Holly Robinson Peete and Leah Remini are unlikely to be on the couch. News of their likely departure comes as the View rival is looking to tweak an already successful formula as the show kicks off season two on Sept. 6, according to a source close to production.The morning chatfest, which underwent a game of musical chairs at the producer level this past spring,lured 2.2 million viewers in July, it's highest rated month since The Talk's fall2010launch. Whether new faces will be brought on to fill out the panel of hosts remains to be seen. Co-hosts Julie Chen, Sara Gilbert and Sharon Osbourne will remain with the femme-skewing series, though Osbourne recently announced she'd be scaling back to spend more time with rocker hubby Ozzy. Original co-host Marissa Jaret Winokur exited early this year. Related Topics Julie Chen CBS

Paladin Acquires New Zealand Pic 'Boy'

Mark Urman's Paladin made a U.S. distribution deal for Boy, the Taika Waititi-directed film that became a sleeper hit on its home turf in New Zealand. Set in 1984, the film focuses on an 11-year old (James Rolleston) who grows up in the remote Maori community of Waihau Bay, obsessed with Michael Jackson and imagining that his long absent father (Waititi) is a world traveler. When dad returns, he's a lovable loser who served a stretch for robbery. They try to come to grips with one another and develop a relationship. The film played in the 2010 Sundance Film Festival.

Patrick Swayzes Widow Supports Dirty Dancing Reboot

La, Calif. -- Although some Dirty Dancing fans cant fathom the thought of Johnny and Baby as anybody apart from the late Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Gray, Lisa Niemi (Patricks widow) has given her press towards the recently-introduced reboot. Jennifer [Gray] and I've been speaking and shes been so encouraging, as has Lisa Swayze and [producer] Eleanor Bernstein, Kenny Ortega who choreographed the initial 1987 film and can direct the reboot told Us Weekly at Wednesdays Which Means You Think You Are Able To Dance finale in La. I couldnt become more grateful for that outreach which has happened in the cast and crew people in the original movie. Theyve all stated Go, Ken! While Kenny is looking forward to giving the film a contemporary touch, he confesses it will likely be challenging to locate stars who are able to bring the figures to existence in addition to their beloved forerunners. Patrick and Jennifer introduced a lot, and also the chemistry that they with one another Among the finest to locate that match, he told the mag. For a potential cameo by Jennifer Gray, Kenny stated its being considered. If it is organic, right and is sensible, Kenny stated, when requested when the original Baby and recent Dwts champion could be observed in the brand new film. I'd love anything. As formerly reported on AccessHollywood.com, Jennifer required to Twitter on Monday to state her excitement within the Dirty Dancing movie news. I really like @Kennyortega and trust he is going to do something #DirtyDancingRemake, Jennifer Tweeted on Monday evening. Amazed by all the love expressed for #DirtyDancing. Makes me need to see it again. So grateful to possess been part of it, she later added. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All privileges reserved.These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Promo push moves 'Rio' dvds

A concert featuring Sergio Mendes, professional music producer for Rio, assisted promote the feature characters debut on homevideo. A concert featuring Sergio Mendes, professional music producer for Rio, assisted promote the feature characters debut on homevideo. Overall homevideo sales might be decreasing, but that is not always true to see relatives fare, with Fox's "Rio" flying from the shelves throughout its first week on DVD and Blu-ray.The toon offered a lot more than 2.5 million models in the first six days, breaking records being the very best family title for August, besting Disney's "Hannah Montana: The Film.Inch Around 40% of "Rio's" sales were produced from greater-listed dvds, like Blu-ray and double-DVD combo packs, which assisted boost the quantity of revenue starting Fox's coffers.The recognition of "Rio" at retail reflects the ongoing strong interest in family-friendly photos on DVD this season six from the top ten retailers are "Twisted," "Harry Potter and also the Deathly Hallows -- Part I," "Megamind," "Wretched Me," "Beverly Hillsides Chihuahua 2" and "Toy Story 3." On Blu-ray, "Deathly Hallows -- Part I" rules using more than 3 million models "Twisted" is greatest on DVD using more than six million dvds.Last week's homevid launch for "Rio" was backed with a high-profile promo push from the sort that will normally support a theatrical bow. Galleries might have to pony up bigger dollars later on to lure customers to purchase films, instead of rent them, given how selective they have become throughout the economical recession.The marketing effort, emphasizing the summer time party facets of the pic, incorporated extensive TV an internet-based advertisements takeovers of 50 malls tie-inches with 50 promo partners like Chiquita (Daily Variety, This summer 26), Capri Sun, Little Darlene snack cakes and Applebees and beach balls, vehicle shades and aerial ad banners entering beaches in 25 marketplaces.After backing the theatrical release, Rovio's "Angry Wild birds" franchise marketed the toon by providing 15 additional levels when purchasing the "Rio" disc. Game also marketed the dvds with an ad when paused, supplying Fox with an incredible number of impressions considering the fact that the overall game may be the top downloaded application in 55 nations.Effort ended a week ago having a free concert in the Americana at Brand mall in Glendale, Calif., headlined by Sergio Mendes. It attracted a lot more than 7,000 participants, probably the most ever for your retail outlet's summer time concert series. Mendes also carried out on "Latenight with Jimmy Fallon" for that launch."Rio" has gained $479 million worldwide since its April 15 release. It required $143 million locally. Contact Marc Graser at marc.graser@variety.com

Charlie's Angels Producers on Reboot: "If Jack Bauer and Barbara Bradshaw Were built with a Love Child"

Charlie's Angels ABC's reboot of Charlie's Angels will clearly be forever from the hit '70s TV series and also the two films that adopted. However for individuals who've never heard the legendary line "Hello, Charlie" - or are simply skeptical relating to this latest remake - the cast and crew convey more a contemporary comparison to explain the series. "If Jack Bauer and Barbara Bradshaw were built with a love child, it might be Charlie's Angels," co-creator and executive producer Al Gough told reporters at ABC's fall TV previews Sunday. ABC accumulates Charlie's Angels Gough and co-creator and executive producer Miles Millar have reboot cred: The duo released the Superman-in-high-school series Smallville in 2001. "There lots of commonalities to Smallville, for the reason that you are restarting a brandname and seeking to place a brand new spin onto it,Inch Gough stated. "It needs to support the DNA from the original, but bring new things towards the table." Rachael Taylor, who plays Angel Abby Sampson, has intentionally limited her understanding from the original series. "I believe you need to respect the incredible legacy of Charlie's Angels," she stated. "However I also feel that for stars, you need to make a move fresh. You need to do an version of Charlie's Angels that's appropriate and suitable for for this time around." To that particular finish, the L.A.-recognized franchise moves to Miami - to really make it more worldwide - and provides the 3 central women rap sheets. "What we should kind of desired to provide was which makes it more grounded. Making these women feel real, providing them with backstories," Gough stated. "The show is actually about Charlie giving these women another chance." Robert Wagner out as Charlie's Angels' new Charlie One snag: There technically isn't any Charlie yet. Robert Wagner had signed onto complete for that late John Forsythe within the (voice) role from the Angels' unseen mentor, but has since left the series, because of "arranging reasons." Producers say a alternative is imminent. "It's looking for an actress along with a voice who brings a particular degree of mystery, paternal-ness and authority." Charlie's Angels premieres on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 8/7c on ABC.