New image from Bullet To The Head

You might have missed this one over Christmas, but a new image has been released for Stallone's upcoming action thriller Bullet To The Head, and it goes some way towards answering whether Sly is too old for this shit...Well, from the looks of that washboard stomach, we'd have to say no! Granted, we're not sure exactly what the thinking process is behind that constipated facial expression, but in the muscles department, he certainly looks good to go.A new synopsis has also been released for the film, albeit a fairly brief one. "Based on a graphic novel," begins the blurb, "Bullet to the Head also tells the story of a New Orleans hitman (Stallone) and a NY City cop who form an alliance to bring down the killers of their respective partners."Stallone will be trading body blows with Conan beefcake Jason Momoa, whilst Christian Slater is the pick of the supporting cast. Red Heat helmer Walter Hill will be filling the director's chair.We're hoping Stallone is a little more mobile here than he was in The Expendables, but the man looks at least to be in imposing shape. Bullet To The Head is released in the UK on 13 April 2012.

Brigitte Nielsen Hospitalized After Crash With Suspected Drunken Driver

Brigitte Nielsen Movie and reality TV star Brigitte Nielsen is recovering after surviving a three-car accident in Los Angeles, TMZ reports. The former model was a passenger in a 2006 Porsche Cayenne when a woman driving a Toyota Matrix smashed into them from behind about 10:20 p.m. Wednesday. The Porsche, in turn, hit the car in front of it. The operator of the Matrix was arrested for DUI after reportedly blowing far above the legal blood-alcohol limit of .08. The Worst of 2011 Paramedics transported Nielsen to a nearby hospital where she received X-rays and was treated for injuries to her neck and back. She was released and allowed to go home and is "sore and resting," her rep says. Nielsen, 48, has struggled with her own alcohol abuse and has appeared on Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew. According to a 2010 interview, Celeb Rehab producer John Irwin said, "She's sober, and she quit smoking. She's doing crazy good."

GWAR Horse! Watch as Heavy Metal's GWAR Reviews War Horse

I can’t believe it either, but I’ve chosen to accept GWAR — the satirical, Grammy-nominated heavy metal outfit — as real film critics. In a new clip, the costume-loving dudes both praise and rip on War Horse, unleashing a fiery badinage that Ebert and Roeper would have killed for. Just watch it, dammit. “I think they should change the name to Snore Horse!” Nice to know that heavy metal icons also enjoy pejorative puns as much everyday film critics. In fact, they should go by punnier monkiers: Might I suggest LOLnard Maltin and L.M.A.O. Scott? GWAR Reviews ‘War Horse’ [NextMovie]

Gary Oldman to Be Honored by the Palm Springs International Film Festival

Gary Oldman will be honored with the International Star Award at the 23rd annual Palm Springs International Film Festival's Awards Gala on Jan. 7 at the Palm Springs Convention Center."Gary Oldman is a performer whose ability to portray the most extreme of characters is a testament to the enormity of his talent," festival chairman Harold Matzner said. "In 'Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy,' as the embodiment of John le Carr's classic spymaster George Smiley, he combines cunning, pathos and cold determination when he is brought out of retirement to ferret out a double agent during the Cold War."Oldman, who burst on the international film scene with 1986's "Sid and Nancy," has had ongoing roles in two of the biggest franchises of all time, playing Sirius Black in the "Harry Potter" movies and Captain Jim Gordon in the "Dark Knight" series.The festival itself runs Jan. 5-16. The Hollywood Reporter

Terrific pix, period

Sketch from the inner sanctum at Britain's intelligence service in 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.'Costumes from 'Anonymous.'Costumes from 'Anonymous.'Madonna's 'W.E.' thoroughly re-produced the clothes worn by Britains high society within the '30s and '40s.Oscar loves period dramas, particularly if they are set across water-feature, which year Blighty rules the waves again with four films that together span some 400 many years of glorious (and fewer-than-glorious) British history -- "Anonymous," "W.E.," "Mess Tailor Soldier Spy" and "The Iron Lady."Four groups of artists met the task of utilizing art direction, costumes and makeup to illustrate the different eras, and three from the four company directors of those films aren't even British: Roland Emmerich, a German, handled Shakespeare in "Anonymous" Michigan-born Madonna examined Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson and Swede Tomas Alfredson re-produced Cold War England. Only "Iron Lady" helmer Phyllida Lloyd is really a Brit.There's little left of 16th century London, so after extensive research in museums, "Anonymous" production designer Sebastian Krawinkel and the team made the decision to create and make everything at Babelsberg galleries outdoors Berlin, such as the Globe and Rose theaters and "a London street with 14 houses along with a muddy road around the backlot, which gave us lots of control."Costume designer Lisy Christl made 300 costumes for that film. Like Krawinkel, she visited museums, archives and art galleries, and spoken to historians. When she came back to Babelsberg and started creating, "it had been a little just like a puzzle, as I'd have a color in one source, and perhaps a sleeve from another, and make something in the different elements." Her greatest hurdle: re-creating the wealthy embroidery from the Elizabethan era. "You cannot get it done today, so our training courses working in london and Berlin emerged with this particular faux-embroidery, which labored well."For "Spy" production designer Maria Djurkovic, family roots offered a window in to the murky realm of espionage. "I am British-born but my mother is Czech, my dad half-Russian, half-Montenegrin, and so i have very effective reminiscences of childhood holidays behind the Iron Curtain," she states. To re-create the field of the Cold War, "Tomas and that i checked out photographs, visited Churchill's War Rooms making our very own version of '70s mess and clutter." Additionally, it assisted that they inherited a comprehensive library of period magazines and books from her grandmother.Her finest resource was use of "Spy" author David Cornwall (who authored as John le Carre). He gave detailed explanations from the practical workings of MI6. "During the night all desk drawers were left empty, glass sheets accustomed to write on to ensure that no imprints were left," she states. For using seem-proofing foam within the conference room, "it had been a bold visual of my very own conceit," she confesses, "but made logical sense which are more secret heart of MI6, and also the idea got David's full support."To check out the glamorous existence from the duke and duchess, "W.E." costume designer Arianne Phillips submerged herself within the '30s and '40s, reading through "around I possibly could concerning the British monarchy and London society, along with the haute couture realm of Paris," she states. She also analyzed film clips, visited museums and searched for out enthusiasts of vintage clothing and jewellery. "Sotheby's assisted us liaise with a few of the private proprietors of pieces notoriously offered in the auction," she adds, "and speaking to Sotheby's employees was very useful for that 1997 narrative.InchFollowing the study, Phillips centered on sourcing vintage materials, trims and notions. "It is extremely vital that you comprehend the feel and touch from the real fabric from the moment,Inch she states. "Frequently we are restricted to using contemporary materials because the vintage ones don't always stand the ages. I was lucky to have the ability to see and examine a few of the real clothes possessed through the duke and duchess."Jenny Shircore, makeup and hair on "W.E.," did research by searching at documentaries and contemporary magazines. To find the authentic nineteen forties look, she'd the actors' hair "barbered in to the short-back-and-sides style during the day. An easy dressing for example Brylcreem ended up being labored in to the hair. It had been then separated right into a high side or middle break and combed right into a neat, controlled ultra-groomed finish."The males were clean-shaven, and Shircore "from time to time applied a moustache or two within the type of Ronald Coleman to intensify the '40s look." The ladies' make-up was, "a set powdered look," she states. "Hair was always outfitted near to the mind, keeping a neat mind shape, and only softly curled or formed into crisp waves across the hairline."Although "The Iron Lady" is occur the greater recent past, still it presented challenges for production designer Simon Elliott. "I was fortunate with the truth that there's a lot archive footage of Margaret Thatcher throughout her time at work, but because the scope from the film required us in the nineteen forties right through to the the nineteen nineties -- with a few of the decades just with us for a few moments, it had been necessary that the crowd very rapidly have a feeling of period," he states.Shooting in manchester locations grew to become, "a logistical problem of permission, road closure, and also the sheer scale of set dressing," adds Elliott. For just one scene illustrating the stranglehold from the unions throughout a rubbish strike within the '70s, "the only real solution would be a huge overnight dress with large numbers of artificial refuse shipped although the evening for any beginning shoot."Eye around the Academy awards: Art Direction, Costume Design & Makeup:Terrific pix, period Paris' palette competes with L.A. duotone Makeup miracle turns Streep to Thatcher Older crafts rise towards the challenge of three dimensional Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

Netflix Nears 13-Episode Order For Horror Drama Hemlock Grove From Eli Roth And Gaumont International Television

EXCLUSIVE: Netflix is finalizing a deal with Gaumont International Television for a 13-episode series order to Hemlock Grove, an hourlong thriller/horror series executive produced and directed by Eli Roth. This marks the first foray into television for top horror feature writer-director-producer Roth, creator of the Hostel franchise. Hemlock Grove is based on Brian McGreevy’s upcoming gothic horror novel of the same name, which will be released by Farrar, Straus and Giroux on March 27. Set against the backdrop of our darkest myths, adolescent deceptions, ravenous relationships and rumors of a werewolf, the series re-imagines everything it means to be a monster as reflected in the struggle to be human. McGreevy will help adapt his book, co-writing the script with his writing partner Lee Shipman. The feature writing duo, that has made multiple appearances on Hollywood’s Black List of hot screenplays, is currently working on a reimagening of Bram Stokers Dracula for Warner Bros., Leonardo DiCaprios Appian Way and Mad Hatter Entertainment. Mad Hatter’s Michael Connolly will serve as a co-executive producer on Hemlock Grove. Eric Newman of Strike Entertainment, who worked with Roth on The Last Exorcism and the upcoming The Man With The Iron Fists, which Roth co-wrote and is producing with Newman, will executive produce Hemlock Grove along with with Roth, McGreevy and Shipman. This marks Netflix’s third original series pickup following deals for the David Fincher/Kevin Spacey drama House Of Cards, Jenji Kohan comedy Orange Is The New Black and a new season of Arrested Development. For Gaumont International TV, which was launched only 3 months ago with former NBC head of drama Katie O’Connell at the helm, this is the second big sale, following a 13-episode commitment from NBC earlier this month for Hannibal, a drama based on the iconic character Hannibal Lecter, which is written and executive produced by Bryan Fuller and executive produced by Martha De Laurentiis. Additionally, the LA-based indie company, U.S. arm of French film studio Gaumont, has in the works Madame Tussaud, a six-hour miniseries written by The Tudors creator Michael Hirst based on the book by Michelle Moran. Shipman and McGreevy’s other feature projects in the hopper include King Arthur epic Pendragon for New Regency and Zorro Reborn for Fox, which are now casting. Hemlock Grove was packeged by CAA.

Stephen King's Bag of Bones

Pierce Brosnan in "Stephen King's Bag of Bones" Shot in Nova Scotia by The new sony Pictures Television. Executive producers, Mark Sennet, Stewart Mackinnon, Mick Garris co-executive producers, John Gary, David Davoli producer, Michael Mahoney director, Garris author, Matt Venne, in line with the novel by Stephen King.Mike Noonan - Pierce Brosnan Mattie Devore - Melissa George Jo Noonan - Annabeth Gish Sara Tidwell - Anika Noni Rose Max Devore - William Schallert Rogette Whitmore - Deborah GroverWatching a novelist jobs are nearly impossible to create aesthetically interesting, and just among the challenges rattling around "Bag of Bones," the most recent adaptation of the Stephen King novel and also the seventh including director Mick Garris. According to that collaboration -- including "The Stand" and "The Shining" miniseries -- this two-part ghost story starring Pierce Brosnan qualifies like a muddled disappointment, building toward a nearly risibly convoluted ending. For those his success in publications, quality TV versions of King's work remain as elusive as definitive evidence of the beyond. A effective novelist, Brosnan's Mike Noonan is crazy about his wife Jo (Annabeth Gish) before she steps before a quick-moving bus. Devastated, he stays a lot of the following hour grief-stricken and fraying psychologically, much towards the concern of his agent and brother (Jason Priestley and Matt Frewer, correspondingly, with what add up to throwaway cameos). Seeking consolation and possibly the way to begin their work again, Mike decamps towards the lake house where Jo spent considerable time, in a single of individuals idyllic King cities that often hide large secrets. A lot of what develops happens within stated residence as Jo's presence manifests itself. Dealing with author Matt Venne, Garris attempts to sustain the audience's interest through lots of cheap jump-out-at-you moments and eerie dreams, but that is mostly instead of narrative momentum, a drawback that becomes progressively apparent through the second hour. Eventually, Mike meets an attractive lady, Mattie (Melissa George), who together with her youthful daughter has been bothered by her wizened father-in-law, Max Devore (William Schallert), for reasons that become obvious within the frenetic second hour. This enables Mike to experience the whitened dark night, when he is not speaking to his late wife via refrigerator magnets. Without giving an excessive amount of away, the wider plot involves lengthy-ago occasions revealed to Mike in visions, although the juxtaposition between fantasy and the truth is handled awkwardly at the best. Even though it's nice to determine the 89-year-old Schallert sink his teeth into this bad-guy role, Brosnan occupies a lot screen time (frequently in moments where he's alone in the home) no one else within the cast registers. For Any&E, obviously, the King title alone most likely protects a crowd which will validate its investment. Yet as anybody who read after which saw "Pet Sematary" can attest, not every King's material translates, and "Bag of Bones" (a title based on what's stated to become a Thomas Sturdy quote concerning the schism between real people and imaginary figures) might fall under that category. Whether or not this does or otherwise, the internet effect is drearily familiar -- another King production that starts with glimmers of promise and ends up being bad towards the "Bones."Camera, Craig Donlevy production designer, Guy Lalande editors, Andrew Cohen, Patrick McMahon music, Nicholas Pike casting, Lynn Kressel. 4 Hrs.With: Matt Frewer, Jason Priestley. Contact John Lowry at john.lowry@variety.com

An Ambiguous "Error" Hits The X Factor

We're lower for the final five, and tonight the participants will probably be singing two tunes each, as well as the first must be considered a dance number. Host Steve Manley foreshadows a twist later inside the episode. The Jackson kids were here the other day, meaning it must be Madonna's daughter Lourdes now, right? Get excited! To start the evening, Melanie assumes a dance remix of Adele's "You,Inch making me question... is the first time we're hearing her do Adele? Because it kind of seems as being a no-brainer artist on her behalf. Melanie's voice is ideal per usual, nevertheless the back-up ballroom ballroom dancers robots and pyrotechnics shown to become little annoying. "You looked and appeared like the rock star diva that you are tonight," states Nicole. Next, Marcus Canty does Chaka Khan's "Ain't Nobody (Love Me Better)," as well as the second time today, the idol idol judges are place-track of the song choice. While everybody knows he doesn't hold the most effective voice inside the competition, Marcus is really entering their very own if the involves performance-quality. He's possibly most likely probably the most exciting anyone to watch on stage inside the competition. "I have to condition that might be a really, excellent performance. You came back strong," states Simon. Rachel Crowe sings B.O.B.'s "Nothin' you,Inch despite the fact that In my opinion Simon had the very best idea with choosing something youthful, it was not the most effective we view from her. Paula states, "You are just fantastically courageous. Your vocal depth goes past all decades. You nailed it, and i'm so pleased.Inch Next we've Josh Krajcik. It'll be interesting to find out how he handles this genre, since there's without doubt he's couldn't be further in the dance music artist. Inside an unusual and unforeseen move, he sings Beyonce! And (for me personally) it's awesome! I didn't think Nicole been there in their. The song, "We Found Love," is not just current and relevant, nevertheless it gave Josh an opportunity to showcase his voice diversely than we view. Apparently, I seen another performance in comparison to idol idol judges. "I really could never help much you transporting this out song. Therefore I didn't purchase it,Inch states LA. You're great just like a singer, however i didn't buy that song." Simon confirms, and jams Nicole's song choice. Rounding the very best 5, Chris Rene assumes another Beyonce hit (that certain, her collaboration with T.I. "Live Your Existence") nevertheless it was shaky and unimpressive. He's doing the half-singing/half-rapping factor he always does, while gliding within the stage using what came out to become small-treadmill. Really the only word I am in a position to consider to describe the performance is "not-special." Nevertheless the idol idol judges didn't come in your ideas it. They're playing nice today typically. "I'm not gonna say you're the best singer because you aren't,Inch states Simon. "When you are a general potential recording artist... In my opinion you need to do brilliant." We're within the half way point when Steve unveils the twist! "There's an error in communication while using song options here around the program, therefore we have required to gradually slowly move the Pepsi Challenge tunes to inside a couple of days.Inch (The entertainers were stated to become undertaking tunes selected with the audiences tonight). Everyone else launches a unanimous gasp. They boo. The horror! Rather, the participants will sing a sound lesson they have selected - however they only have had one evening to arrange because everyone just discovered last evening. Which is always to condition that somebody in production realllllly screwed up, now they've been fired. Steve alerts that simply because they haven't had lots of time to organize, pressure at this time around is incredible. (By he means, "They could be tragic, so bear around.Inch) Next fantastic build-up, I am unable to wait for next five performances! What about you? We're beginning by helping cover their Melanie again, and fortunately she made the decision on the song ("If You Believe") that fits her perfectly. She will really don' wrong if the involves a Mariah Carey/Whitney Houston number. Melanie looks stunning, the setting shenanigans are minimal, and overall it absolutely was a higher-notch performance on her behalf. "You really considered that last evening plus it am good?Inch states LA. "That was unbelievable." Marcus sings "A Sound Lesson to suit your needs,In . that's certainly a departure for him. It's a soulful performance - not whatsoever that which you would expect within the guy that is well-known for gyrating back-up ballroom ballroom dancers and doing movies on stage. It was not the most effective vocally, nevertheless it was a lot better than I believed he could. "Appreciate telling many of us why we fell deeply deeply in love with you right from the start,In . states Nicole. "You help help remind me from the youthful Al Eco-friendly. That was beautiful." Rachel's choice, "Music and Me," by Michael Jackson, couldn't are actually more off-target on her behalf. It felt old, boring, and to tell the truth, it put me to relaxation. There isn't really other things to express from it. "I like that you just selected that song by yourself,In . states LA. "Your eyesight to suit your needs is actually inspiring." Which basically means he didn't hold the heart to see her how terrible it absolutely was. Josh Krajcik, however, does an amazing rendition of "Something" with the Beatles. Clearly becoming an older contestant, he's a far greater understanding of themselves becoming an artist. Still wasn't the most popular performance of his, nevertheless it was an undeniably good song choice. "In contrast for the first song In my opinion it had been a massive improvement," Simon notifies him. "In my opinion if you watch it back you looked really insane half way through it. Such as your eyes were moving." Co-sign. The ultimate artist in the evening is Chris Rene, which has chosen to sing a geniune song tonight. Is it possible to say Harmful? It's probably just the guitar, but does he look hot tonight or what? Much i am pleased to report, I love the performance. No, really - I like it. The song features a appealing Jason Mraz-like quality in it, plus it reminds us that you will find more to him in comparison to half-rapper/half-singer dude. "The earth works in mysterious ways, Chris. Had that glitch not happened, you wouldn't are actually singing this song," states Paula. "This is just what I've been waiting for. God be thankful.In . Simon calls the song a stroke of genius. This performance might have just single-handedly saved him from elimination tomorrow. Just what a confusing evening it had been! Whoever else think? Was Chris's original song the standout in the evening? Who's going home tomorrow? Weigh in below! show less