TV Land Accumulates The Dick Van Dyke Show

TV Land has acquired broadcast privileges towards the Dick Van Dyke Show. The sitcom will premiere on March. 3, exactly half a century after it first showed on CBS. TV Land is marking its anniversary by running episodes inside a three-hour block from 6-9 PM March. 3-7, and passing on the marathon treatment the next weekend. Next, its regular place is going to be mondays to fridays at 7 PM.Starring Dick Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore, the classic place of work comedy produced by Carl Reiner went for five seasons, from 1961-66. All 159 instances of the series will also be presently on Hulu.

CBS Films Settling to obtain 'Seven Psychopaths' for your U.S.

Kevin Winter/Getty Images CBS Films is settling to get U.S. distribution rights for the action comedy Seven Psychopaths, from author-director Martin McDonagh. The acquisition happens the heels of news that leader-Boss Amy Baer is walking reduced the conclusion of October. Colin Farrell, Mike Rockwell andChristopher Walken are likely to star inside the film, which follows a movie author (Farrell) concentrating on a script referred to as "Seven Psychopaths" who'll get attracted into the dog-kidnapping schemes of his pals (Rockwell, Walken) much like thebeloved Shih Tzu from the crazy gangster vanishes.Mickey Rourkeand Tom Waits may also be in contention for roles. Filming is scheduled to get this done fall in L.A. Graham Broadbent and Pete Czernin of Blueprint Pictures are attached to create Tessa Ross assists as executive producer. CBS Films purchases execScott Shooman will oversee the job for that studio. CBS Films may even co-finance the project.U.K.-based HanWay Films is handling worldwide sales. Farrell starred in McDonagh's previous film, In Bruges, which was nominated with an original script Oscar in 2008. Blueprint produced that film, too. CBS Films has latelybeen focusing much more about purchases, includingSalmon Fishing inside the Yemen, that the organization acquired within the Toronto film festival 72 hours ago for roughly $5 million.It most recently released Beastly as well as the Auto specialist, and itwill openThe Lady in Black, another acquisition, in February. CBS Films

Keck's Exclusives: Another Hawaii Five- Dying?

Larisa Oleynik Appears like actress Larisa Oleynik is probably not extended for Hawaii Five-. After being suggested within the finish of last season as an fifth part of they, Larisa's role remains majorly downgraded as new regular figures, including Terry O'Quinn (Lt. Joe White-colored) and Lauren German (Lori), obtain the slack.Now executive producer Peter Lenkov notifies me an approaching story arc will spell an finish to Larisa's tech-savvy character, Jenna Kaye, who (that is me speaking here) never quite clicked on on. "We're overall the Jenna story," Lenkov states matter-of-factly. "She'll disappear from her existence for a little after which it return inside it in Episode 10 (likely airing November 21) for just about any large story that'll be very McGarrett/Wo-Body body fat-centric. It's associated with the roots of McGarrett and takes us to North Korea where we started inside the pilot."Hawaii Five- has proven itself courageous if the involves killing off prominent figures. The initial season finale saw recurring players Jean Smart (Gov. Jameson) and Kelly Hu (Laura Slopes) both offed in shocking story twists.Right before Hawaii Five-, Larisa's finest roles were round the Secret Arena of Alex Mack and Third Rock under the sun.Indication up for TV Guide Magazine now!

Amy Israel joins Showtime as programming professional

In an indication of the occasions for pay cable fare, film vet Amy Israel has became a member of Showtime as senior veep of original programming. Israel will are accountable to Gary Levine, professional veep of original programming. "As more film stars, authors, company directors and producers wish to work on Showtime, celebrate sense to employ an innovative professional in the feature world," stated Levine. "Amy has been doing great operate in the indie-film world and that we are thrilled on her to create her strong associations with distinctive filmmakers to Showtime. Amy's taste, talent, charisma and experience make her an ideal complement to the existing senior creative staff." Israel has most lately labored like a producer around the approaching Andrew Niccol drama "Over Time,Inch starring Justin Timberlake and Amanda Seyfried and Olivia Wilde. She was formerly professional veep of production at New Regency, and before brought the purchases departments at Vital Vantage and Miramax Films. One of the projects she oversaw throughout her tenure at Vital Vantage were "No Country For Old Males," "You Will See Bloodstream," "In To The Wild" and "Defiance." Contact Cynthia Littleton at cynthia.littleton@variety.com

Emmy Those who win on the need for an Award

By Marisa Guthrie and Lesley Goldberg September 20, 2011 Are Melissa McCarthy and Peter Dinklage now big names? The plus-sized actress walked served by the Emmy for outstanding lead actress inside a comedy series, beating out veteran funny women, including past those who win Edie Falco ("Nurse Jackie") and Tina Fey ("30 Rock"). And also the 4'5" Dinklage nabbed the supporting drama actor statue for HBO's "Bet on Thrones," his first Emmy following a career like a journeyman player."I'd didn't have [a lead role] before," gushed a still overcome McCarthy backstage in the Nokia Theatre.McCarthy was literally crowned -- having a gemstone tiara and some red-colored roses -- the Emmy champion. And her sincere acceptance speech ("Wow! It's my first and finest pageant ever! Holy smokes!") delighted the A-list crowd.Requested backstage what value winning the Emmy may have on his career, Dinklage mused: "That'll be interesting. Who knows starting anything the way it will modify the public."Throughout his acceptance speech, Dinklage thanked his fellow nominees: "Mad Men's" John Slattery Andre Braugher from "Males of the Certain Age" "Justified's" Walton Goggins and "The Great Wife's" Josh Charles and Alan Cumming. "Seriously, some of everyone might be up here," stated Dinklage.Sure, nabbing the Emmy means days otherwise several weeks of boasting privileges for that recipient as well as an instantly identifiable marketing trademark to slap on network promotions and DVD sets.Matthew Weiner's "Mad Males" has won the outstanding drama Emmy each one of the four seasons it's been on. No mean task, Weiner told "The Hollywood Reporter.""It had been huge. It literally means publicity for that show," states Weiner.Julianna Margulies acquired the Emmy for lead actress inside a drama for "The Great Wife," an award she seemed to be nominated for this past year. But this season, CBS is moving "Good Wife" in the Tuesdays to Sundays at 9 p.m. where it'll have to contend with marquee dramas on cable including HBO's "Boardwalk Empire.""Everyday is really a fight over rankings," stated co-creator and executive producer Robert King. "So anything like that's good. With this proceed to Sunday we actually desire a greater profile."Laura Linney -- who had been the chances-on favorite to win the comedy Emmy that wound up in McCarthy's hands -- states for any newbie show, a nomination not to mention victory, is definitely an entre for audiences who might not have considered a reveal that goodies cancer of the breast like a comic device."For the show ["The Large C"], that was considered a dangerous undertaking, it validates that something about this is working," Linney told "THR." "That's excellent. And hopefully [that] can give those who are just a little nervous to look at it permission to stay tuned."PBS' "Downton Abbey" centered the recently combined movie and miniseries category, winning four Emmys on Sunday evening, including outstanding miniseries and supporting actress (Maggie Cruz), a lot more than "Mildred Pierce" or some of HBO's additional records. The course heretofore performed in the Emmy telecast just like a mid-show commercial for Cinemax. Creator and author Julian Fellowes indicated "Downton's" win like a David and Goliath story."Cinemax has tremendous advertising and marketing muscle behind it," stated Masterpiece executive producer Rebecca Eaton. "This really is in regards to a reveal that stands on its merits and also the Academy recognized that. I am very happy with it."Guys stated the Emmy is "recognition for the work." Along with the second season of "Downton Abbey" arriving The month of january 2012, that awareness could be critical. "Whenever you make these programs you so would like them to locate their audience and register," he stated.And when you all of a sudden end up unemployed, a lately won Emmy might be a nice phone card.InchTo become selected [from] among a lot of fabulous stars feels very satisfying," stated Margo Martindale, who at six decades old acquired her first Emmy for FX's "Justified" and will also be seen this year within the CBS drama "A Gifted Guy." But, adds Martindale, "[I am] not receiving more offers because I am unavailable.InchBut unlike an Oscar -- which transmits customers towards the box-office -- the Emmy doesn't have the symptoms of much quantifiable value past the branding advantage of the tv industry's good housekeeping press.InchI believe its value is questionable," stated David Nevins, leader of entertainment, Showtime Systems.Nevins' is definitely an executive producer on "Friday Evening Lights," which finally received Emmy recognition for lead actor Kyle Chandler and executive producer Jason Katims, who nabbed the Emmy for drama series writing."It's a bit more questionable for network shows however for Showtime, there is no doubt it improves prestige and also the perception of quality. That is what we sell like a subscription, we would like individuals to seem like the very best shows in television take presctiption Showtime."For many series, the Emmy will keep participate a existence-stretching regimen otherwise a rankings bonanza. Fox's "Arrested Development" acquired five Emmys in 2004 because of its first season including outstanding comedy series, however it never grew to become a rankings hit. NBC's "30 Rock" is a perennial Emmy darling and it is still a rankings also-went."Anything that's very legitimate and mainstream that states 'good' is extremely positive for any show that's small from the small network," states Louis C.K., who had been nominated as outstanding actor inside a comedy for his semiautobiographical Forex series "Louie.""It does not always mean more and more people will watch it, however it will extend our time a bit more, maybe. And will also reward the network and also the people who allow me to get it done, that is what matters."Regardless of the Emmy does -- or does not do -- for his career, Dinklage comes with one practical use for that six-pound gold-plated bit of hardware."It is going to find yourself holding a door open inside my house." The Hollywood Reporter

Avatar' orbits Disney parks

'Avatar'Disney has inked a deal with 20th Century Fox to integrate James Cameron's "Avatar" into its theme parks. Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Worldwide will create themed lands based on the sci-fier, with the first to be built at Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom park in Orlando, Fla. Construction will begin by 2013. Park was considered a natural fit given pic's emphasis on living in harmony with nature, Disney said. Disney, Cameron's Lightstorm Entertainment and Fox inked the agreement. James Cameron is a groundbreaking filmmaker and gifted storyteller who shares our passion for creativity, technological innovation and delivering the best experience possible," said Disney prexy-CEO Robert Iger. "With this agreement, we have the extraordinary opportunity to combine James' talent and vision with the imagination and expertise of Disney." Cameron is prepping to lense two additional "Avatar" adventures that Fox will distribute. Those pics will give Disney's theme park designers at Imagineering "even more locations, characters and stories to explore," Cameron said. Cameron, Jon Landau and their Lightstorm Entertainment group will serve as creative consultants on the projects and will partner with Walt Disney Imagineering in the design and development of the "Avatar"-themed lands. Contact Marc Graser at marc.graser@variety.com

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Simon Cowell to 'X Factor' Hopefuls: Don't Sing These 5 Songs

Drum Roll Please: The five songs Simon Cowell never (EVER) wants to hear again at an audition are as follows:our editor recommends'American Idol' Creator Sues Fox For Millions in 'X Factor' Money (Exclusive)'The X Factor': 5 Things We Learned From Sunday's 8-Minute Promo (Video)'The X Factor's' Simon Cowell Calls His New Show a 'Game Changer,' But Is It?Fox's Fall Launch Eco-Casino Party: Red Carpet Interviews PHOTOS: 'The X Factor': First Look at Simon Cowell's New Judging Team - R. Kelly's "I Believe I Can Fly" - Etta James' "At Last" ("I'm allergic to it," he says.) - The Righteous Brothers' "Unchained Melody" ("Whoever said that was my favorite song was joking.") - Jason Mraz's "I'm Yours" - John Legend's "Ordinary People" ("It's never as good as the original.") STORY: 'X Factor's' Simon Cowell Slams Simon Fuller, Admits Anger at 'Idol,' Reveals He and Cheryl Cole No Longer Speaking Cowell delivered his list Tuesday afternoon during a conference call to promote the Sept. 21 premiere of X Factor on Fox. During the call, Cowell was his customary self, declaring the show's superiority to NBC's The Voice, stressing the X Factor's back stories, praising Antonio "L.A." Reid and taking pot shots at Nicole Scherzinger and Paula Abdul. "L.A. Reid is a revelation," Cowell said of his fellow judge's TV work to date, which will air taped shows up until the first week of November. "Nicole was (odd) in a fantastically self-centered way and she wasn't even aware of it. In every city she changes her accent. In NY City, she has a Brooklyn accent; in Dallas she has a twang. VIDEO: Paula Abdul, Steve Jones Discuss Nicole Scherzinger's 'X Factor' Judging Style "With Paula, within five minutes of a shoot she's not aware that the cameras are not on any more and she's still prepared to argue." Their reunion? "It's like getting your old dog back from the pound." Listing the contestant's tales of struggles and successes as second only to talent, Cowell is bullish on the back stories that he feels will be crucial to the show's success. "Can you be bothered to invest time in [the show]? It's more than a subtle difference. If you don't have [singer profiles], people will switch off. THR Cover Story: What the X Is This All About? "[The Voice] didn't do it as well as us. I kind of expected them to -- that's the nature of the game. It's a necessary part of the format. Anyone can mentor, but can you mentor and create a star? You have to recognize what we have done [in the U.K.], where our third runner-up One Direction is going to have the [fastest-selling] single of the year. "I got frustrated [on Idol] when we weren't allowed to do things with the contestants on a weekly basis. That's why some contestants haven't done that well. [It became] a popularity contest, which is why you have to update the process and take risks." Related Topics Simon Cowell The X Factor

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A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Thor's Hammer previews online

A teaser for the Marvel Comics One-Shot movie A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Thor's Hammer has appeared online, courtesy of the short's cinematographer David Myrick."They want to do some shorts about a couple of different days in the life of Agent Coulson. Some connective tissue between the movies,"ClarkGregg said back in August when the first short was announced.As with The Consultant, A Funny Thing Happened... features Gregg as S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Phil Coulson and this new incident takes place between Iron Man 2 and Thor.The full short is expected to appear on theDVD and Blu-ray releases ofCaptain America: The First Avenger.

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Leila Lopes Of Angola Is Crowned Miss Universe

SAO PAULO, Brazil -- Leila Lopes from Angola was crowned Miss Universe Monday night, smoothly handling an interview question about what physical trait she would change if could, while wearing a strapless cream-colored gown. Lopes, Angolas first winner, beat out 88 other competitors to win the title during the 60th anniversary of the worlds biggest beauty pageant. She replaces last years winner, Ximena Navarrete of Mexico. Thank God Im very satisfied with the way God created me and I wouldnt change a thing, Lopes said when asked her interview question. I consider myself a woman endowed with inner beauty. I have acquired many wonderful principals from my family and I intend to follow these for the rest of my life. The first runner-up was 23-year-old Olesia Stefanko of Ukraine and the second runner-up was Priscila Machado of Brazil. The third was Miss Philippines and the fourth Miss China. Contestants from 89 nations on six continents spent the past three weeks in Sao Paulo, trying to learn samba dance steps, visiting impoverished children and kicking a football around for cameras as the globes biggest beauty contest is held in Brazil for the first time. Before the contest began, judges offered little insight into who they thought might win. I know my job and Ill be tough, but fair, said pageant judge and journalist Connie Chung. You have to keep in mind that these women are not objects just to be looked at. Theyre to be taken seriously. I want to choose somebody I take seriously and the world takes seriously, too. Paula Shugart, president of the Miss Universe organization, was hyped for the night. Its our 60th anniversary, its a very big show, she said. Were anticipating close to a billion viewers from around the world. Shugart said it was fitting the globes biggest beauty pageant be held in Brazil at this time, as the nation prepares to host some major events in the coming years. I dont think there is any doubt in the rest of the worlds mind that Brazil is the place, between hosting the Olympics and hosting the World Cup, she said. I love the fact were going to kick it off. I always say were the World Cup of beauty. The contestants, who must never have been married or had children and who must be at least 18 years of age and under 27 years of age by Feb. 1 of the competition year. The pageant, hosted by NBC Today anchor Natalie Morales and the Bravo networks Andy Cohen, will air live on NBC and be distributed to about 170 countries. The contest is co-owned by Donald Trump and NBC, and will be judged by celebrities including Connie Chung, supermodel Isabeli Fontana and Indy race car driver Helio Castroneves. Morales, who is half Brazilian, said that whats most important is for the women to be beautiful inside and out. For Cohen, the task of hosting is an easy one. Its a fun job. All I have to do is stand there, smile and scream the names of countries, he said. Cohen said after the big event he would be taking advantage of Sao Paulos noted nightlife. Im going to party hard tonight. Thats what you do in Sao Paulo. Were going to see the sunrise tonight, he said. Im going to samba and then Im going to samba some more. Sharply dressed women and men were jostling for chances to have their photos taken with stars on the red carpet. Some traveled from across the globe to support contestants. Jehona Dreshaj, 17, arrived from Kosovo to cheer on her sister, Aferdita Dreshaj, who is representing the European country. It doesnt really matter the outcome, she is already a winner in our eye and we are so proud of her, she said. This has been an incredible experience for her and for all of us. Its great for her to be representing our country in an event like this There have been no headline-grabbing gaffes going into this years competition, as opposed to past years that have seen controversies of various stripes. The show itself went off without a hitch. Some of the contestants have complained to the local news media about the size of bikinis used in some photo shoots, with Miss Mexico Karin Ontiveros saying they were very small. That was enough to draw chuckles in Brazil, where women from all walks of life, not just beauty queens, sport barely there swimwear on beaches throughout the country. Miss USA Alyssa Campanella, from California, will be trying to end a long losing spell for the U.S. in the competition. An American has not been named Miss Universe since Brook Lee won the title in 1997. The pageant started as a local bathing revue in Long Beach, California, organized by a swimwear company. Copyright 2011 by Associated Press. All rights reserved.This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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Charlie Sheen Roast: Lotsa Industry Injections

LATEST… Comedy Central’s roast of Charlie Sheen started fashionably late on Stage 27 at The brand new the new sony Pictures Art galleries in Culver City. Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane offered as roastmaster and ringleader for William Shatner, Jon Lovitz, Anthony Jeselnik, Steve-O, Jeffrey Ross, Amy Schumer,Mike Tyson, Patrice O’Neal, and — of people – Private Practice star Kate Walsh and. There's alsoa special appearance by former Guns ‘N Roses lead guitarist Slash, who's Sheen’slongtime buddy. Deadline contributor Ray Richmond was thereblogging live to capture every Industryjoke. Fortunatelythere were some, or we’d bescrewed: Roastmaster Seth MacFarlane arrives and announces, “Comedy Central was too cheap to train on a preparation guy. And that means you got me.” He introduces roasters while using line, “Let’s prepare to mumble.” Comedian Jeffrey Ross is fitted like Muammar Gaddafi in the military uniform. MacFarlane, mentioning for the Roast’s Sept. 19 air date, the identical evening since the two and a half Males season premiere: “Tonight on two and a half Males they’re getting Charlie’s funeral. But no large deal. Just wait a few several days and you also’ll start to see the real factor.” MacFarlane begins reading through through from Sheen’s alleged obit and finally states, “Oh the hell from it. Really it'll be the same as Amy Winehouse’s bio. All you need you to definitely certainly do is change three things: the sex in the deceased, the positioning of the body, as well as the fact he’s a talent who certainly are missed.” MacFarlane introduces all of the roasters withtargeted (and tasteless) insults. MacFarlane: “Someone’s need to fill Charlie in on everything he’s gonna miss, like his 50s.” MacFarlane: “Charlie learned you'll be able to trash resort rooms and do hookers. But don’t you dare call a Jewish guy by his real title.” That’s a reference to the Sheen shouting in the people who preferred to fireplace him and mentioning to two and a half Males co-creator Chuck Lorre by his Jewish title — Chaim Levine. Immediately,Charlie was rightfully or wrongfully called getting made an anti-Semitic remark. Jon Lovitz: “How much blow can Charlie Sheen do? Enough to kill Two Together With A HalfMen.” (Or did he mean enough to kill 2 1/2 males?) Lovitz: “According for the Torah, Charlie’s a Jew. Not because his mother’s Jewish. But because CBS paid out him $50 million which he still punished the network.” Charlie’s present taking everything, laughing, but furthermore burying his hands hard. Sheen looks healthy and relaxedin a simple coat and tie. Smiling easily. MacFarlane: “How does a guy get fired from two and a half Males? He didn’t suck badly enough?” MacFarlane introduces Kate Walsh: “Let me just say it’s a thrill getting typically the most popular actress of 2002 here around tonight.” Kate Walsh to MacFarlane: Seth, really the only distinction involving the hooker Charlie had situated within the closet is always that Charlie showed up in this area.” Walsh: “I’d heard that William Shatner had passed down, however understood it wasn’t true because Shatner has not passed down anything.” Rob Ross: “This roast is actually full of nobodies, I used to be wanting I’d get transformed by .” Ross: “Of course they fired you, Charlie. Every time the authors tried to place new lines inside the script, you’d make an effort to snort them.” Ross: “Charlie, no-it's possible to poker fun at the legendary films. Platoon. Wall Street. Platoon. Wall Street.” Anthony Jeselnik: “Charlie, really the only reason you've on tv to start with is always that God hates Michael J. Fox.” Jeselnik: “Charlie, the crazy factor is that you simply thought you can preserve the task after calling your coworkers a ‘Jew kike’. If peoplecould keep their jobs after calling their boss a ‘Jew kike’, then everybody would take action.” Steve-O: “Charlie and I have got a great deal to keep. Each of us love porn, we’ve each done lots of drugs, nor individuals are stars.” Amy Schumer: “Two . 5 Males is battling it stars Jon Cryer.” William Shatner: “Charlie you’re the age of? 46? Then why we glance like we visited secondary school together?” MacFarlane to Shatner): “You’re the age of Bill? 80? Well, the next time you star in the series, it’ll be referred to as Shit My Dad Is Using.” Shatner: “Prostitutes be expensive Charlie. Didn’t they inform you stars will sleep together with you totally free?” Charlie Sheen’s rebuttal: “Until tonight, I never understood how fucked up I used to be. Wow fucking wow. This type of evening. Maybe I will have required directly into people 60 doctors, 3 ex-partners, 2 paramedics, and 9 dead relatives who've been motioning me toward the sun's rays. All whom described to avert this roast.”

New Jack Goes Boating Trailer

Philip Seymour Hoffman hits the waterPhilip Seymour Hoffman has won at acting so getting a crack at pointing appears just like a logical next thing. Clearly Hoffman, a notoriously modest soul, would not place it that can compare with that, but he's silently happy with his debut effort: wistful character study Jack Goes Boating. 'The Hoff', as simply no-one calls him, plays the titular Jack. He's a chaffeur by trade but, in mind, is simply a lonely romantic who yearns above all else for any soulmate (and also the odd spliff). Presto, Amy Ryan's shy telemarketer, Connie, might be only the lady for that reggae-loving Jack. The film, occur Hoffman's beloved New You are able to, includes a new trailer, which you'll watch with your own eyes below. Yes, individuals are dreadlocks. Kinda.... . But does it finish in sunshine and flowers, or will their mutual buddies Clyde (John Ortiz) and Lucy's (Daphne Rubin-Vega) fraying marriage drip poison in to the water? . If you have seen Bob Glaudini's stage play, you know the response to that. Otherwise, you are able to catch Jack Goes Boating if this moors on November 4.

New Johnny British Reborn Clip

A unique fighting techinques training montageRowan Atkinson has, in the last couple of decades, created a number of numerous finest comedy, so we are intrigued to determine what they have approaching with Johnny British Reborn, the spy-spoof follow up where he returns because the new MI7 agent who only wishes he were Mission Impossible. This time around, the storyline rejoins British because he trains with monks inside a remote Asian location (out of the box traditional for coming back action heroes: see also Rambo 3), simply to be interrupted by his old companies, who require him to solve a plot from the existence from the Chinese premier. Signal, we are speculating, ineptitude. The film comes with an all-star cast which includes Dominic West, Rosamund Pike, Gillian Anderson, Richard Schiff and Stephen Campbell Moore, and it is directed by Oliver Parker. It hits United kingdom movie theaters on October 7, that ought to - kind of - assistance to tide Bond fans over until next November. British Reborn StillsBritish Reborn Poster

Magnolia Pictures Promotes Dori Begley and Matt Cowal to Senior VP Posts

Magnolia Pictures has promoted Dori Begley to senior vice president of acquisitions and Matt Cowal to senior vice president of marketing and publicity.our editor recommendsMagnolia picks up 'Countdown to Zero'Magnolia Pictures Picks Up Von Trier/Scorsese Project 'The Five Obstructions' (Cannes 2011) The moves come in the wake of the departure of senior vp Tom Quinn, who left this week to head up a new label at the Weinstein Co. that is focused on distributing content across new platforms. Begley, who has worked in acquisitions at Magnolia for more than four years, will oversee the acquisition of new product for Magnolia, Magnet Releasing, Magnolia Home Entertainment and Magnolia International across all of their distribution platforms, taking over those duties from Quinn. Cowal, who has been with the company since 2007, oversees all marketing and publicity efforts for Magnolia and Magnet. He and Begley will collaborate closely together under Magnolia president Eamonn Bowles. Magnolia, which is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, also is establishing a Los Angeles presence for its acquisitions team as director of acquisitions Peter Van Steemberg relocates to L.A. from New York. Magnolia's core exec team also includes head of business and legal affairs Chris Matson, head of distribution Neal Block and head of international sales Laird Adamson. "I am delighted to be promoting Dori Begley to SVP of acquisitions, a position that she richly deserves. Dori has proven herself to be exceptional at sourcing films for Magnolia's traditional theatrical releases, as well as our Ultra VOD program-the machinery of which remains completely intact and continues to be the gold standard in cross-platform digital distribution. Likewise I'm incredibly pleased to be promoting Matt Cowal to SVP of marketing and publicity. Matt has been integral to our ongoing success across all platforms over the last few years. Everyone at Magnolia thanks Tom Quinn for his many contributions to the company and wish him the best in his new endeavors," Bowles said. Related Topics

Sienna Films: The difficulties of 'Combat'

'Combat Hospital'When ABC nabbed Kandahar-set medical procedural "Combat Hospital" at the begining of 2011 and asked for summer time delivery, Sienna Films' Jennifer Kawaja and Julia Sereny faced jason bourne. "We'd no writing room, no cast, no set, no production team," recalls Kawaja, who's created indie features (Sundance gamers "New Waterford Girl" and "How She Move"), Canadian telefilms (Gemini-winning "One Dead Indian") and provocative docus with Sereny for 25 years.Sienna boarded "Combat" following the show's designers Jinder Oujla-Chalmers and Douglas Steinberg pitched the idea to Global TV, which required it to Sienna. Show was created with Oujla-Chambers and Steinberg in 2008. The timing was perfect. "We'd never centered on TV but, because the marketplace transformed, we had how brave pay as well as network TV had become and began creating a slate," Kawaja states.Extensive story research started as Sienna -- well experienced in co-production financing -- go about constructing the 13-parter like a co-production with fellow executives from U.K's Artists Studio and Lookout Point.Three several weeks after ABC's greenlight (The new sony Pictures Worldwide Purchases has privileges outdoors The United States), showrunner Daniel Petrie Junior. was leading his troops, Elias Koteas and Deborah Kara Unger were in costume and cameras were moving on the huge indoor/outside set (in line with the real NATO Role 3 hospital Canadians went 2006-10). The show's June preem hit a couple million-plus Canadian aud, and grew to become a rankings champion for Canada's network Global, posting a typical 1.86 million audiences per episode.Repped by 3 Arts' Barbara Stein, Sienna is really a minority producer on Julian Guys-scripted small "Titanic" and it has a complete development slate: about the TV side, the 12-part worldwide co-production "The Heretics" about the feature front, Randall Cole and Elyse Friedman's "A Vibrant Tragic Factor," an adaptation of Karen Connelly's Burma-set novel "The Lizard Cage" along with a comedy from "New Waterford Girl" scribe Trisha Seafood. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

The Office's Greg Daniels Adapting Another British Comedy

Greg Daniels Greg Daniels is at it again. Daniels, the man behind the US version of Ricky Gervais' The Office, is developing another British comedy for NBC, Deadline.com reports. A fan of The Office or Parks and Recreation? Add Greg Daniels' shows to your Watchlist now and never miss an episode Friday Night Dinner chronicles the Shabbat dinners of a traditional Jewish family, who aren't necessarily devout. The British version airs on BBC America and was renewed for a second season earlier this year. It's unclear what Daniels' involvement on the new series will be. This would mark another British adaptation on NBC. The Hank Azaria and Kathryn Hahn-starring comedy Free Agents also hails from Big Talk Productions, which is the company behind Friday Night Dinner.