True Blood: Terry Smacks Some Sense Into the V-Addicted Andy

True Blood, Todd Lowe, Chris Bauer After a whole season of dealing with what can only be described as the creepiest baby on Earth, True Blood's Todd Lowe is really looking forward to acting with the adults again - which he gets to do in this Sunday's episode when Terry finally confronts his cousin Andy (Chris Bauer) about his V addiction. Missed an episode of True Blood? Catch up by reading our recaps Yes, between all the witch-on-vampire drama, the werepanther kidnapping and a fantasy threesome, poor Andy has been struggling to get off vampire blood. It will be just as hard for Terry to convince Andy he's a better person without V. "It's emotional and we're going to see some things with Terry and Andy that we really haven't seen before," Lowe tells TVGuide.com. "We get little hints of the Bellefleur past and we're going to learn a lot more about who they were as young boys. [It's] almost like a rivalry, like brothers except they're cousins." Whether Terry will be able to knock some sense into the Bon Temps' sheriff remains to be seen. "That will be Andy's decision, ultimately," Lowe adds. "But Terry is going to spell it out for him." Terry will also be dealing with problems of his own when Patrick (Scott Foley), an old army buddy, arrives in the season finale. "He looked [Terry] up" Lowe explains, "He found him and I guess he has something to say and something to talk about. You don't just wander in and find someone at their workplace unless you have something important to share with him." True Blood enlists Scott Foley for Season 4 Though their encounter in the finale will be brief, Foley is expected to return in a bigger capacity next season. Lowe hopes this means viewers will see flashbacks to Terry's time in the war. "I'd like to maybe trim my beard and see Terry look a little younger," he says. "I'd like to see where his post-traumatic stress disorder actually came from. Was it a series of events? Was it a friend or life that was lost in front of him? Was it someone's life that he took? I'd like to see where that goes and see why Terry is so screwed up." "I have a feeling it's going to go kind of dark," he adds. "I got a hint from [executive producer] Alan Ball that we're going to see a little darker side to Terry." They'll be plenty of dark as the HBO series heads into the season finale, which takes place during Halloween - a holiday you'd expect to inspire even more craziness given all the supernaturals running around. "Wouldn't you think it'd be just a little bit anticlimactic with all this other stuff going on?" Lowe counters. "But I guess the people of Bon Temps find a way to celebrate the Halloween holiday." Check out a clip from this Sunday's episode, 9/8c on HBO: Ep. 46 Clip - Andy Gets Caught

The Talk Adds Kris Jenner As Host (As Though Kardashians Arent Already Over-Uncovered) & Conservative Comic Sheryl Underwood

EXCLUSIVE… UPDATE: What is CBS thinking? The network will announce shortly that Kris Jenner, the unbearable manager mother of individuals incredibly annoying Kardashian siblings, may be the new fill-in host about the Talk. (Don’t these folks find the money for not doing anything already? I guess Jenner a minimum of can discuss her plastic surgical procedures…) Also beingadded is Sheryl Underwood, theAfrican-American stand-up comedienne was previously a regularly syndicatedradio personality about the national Tom Joyner Morning Show and also on the Jamie Foxx funnel for Sirius XM satellite radio. She's now aweekly contributor on radio’s Steve Harvey Morning Show.A formermember from the U.S. Military,Underwood loves to call herself”a sexually progressive God-fearing black Republican”. (Black GOP-er? CBS went searching for a needle inside a haystack…) For Sharon Osbourne, she wanted from the daytime gabfest but will return for six non-consecutive days. Sara Gilbert, who’s one among the designers from the show, and L'ensemble des Moonves’ wife Julie Chen continue to be aboard while watching camera. But as Deadline’s Nellie Andreeva formerly scooped, choices for Leah Remini and Carol Robinson Peete weren’t restored. It’s been not a secret that tensions between the majority of the women, particularly with the overbearing “Chenbot”, acquired throughout the very first season. Seems like the backroom battles were much more interesting than anything on air: the jealousies, the bickering, themicromanaging. All I understand is I wouldn’t want that famous-for-being-famous Jenner momager, who’s already a fixture on E! Entertainment because of Ryan Seacrest, anywhere near a network camera. Ugh!

'X Factor': Behind-the-Moments of THRs Cover Photoshoot (Video)

Although people understand what the "X factor" is, The Hollywood Reporter requested the show's leading males and ladies to define the word. The X Factor creator Simon Cowell became a member of idol judges Nicole Sherzinger, L.A. Reid and Paula Abdul and host Steve Johnson for THR's cover shoot at Smashbox galleries in Hollywood. "You cannot define it by saying it's one factor or any other. You will find a lot of things. Usually when it is only one factor, that isn't the X factor," stated Reid. PHOTOS: An 'American Idol' to 'X Factor' Timeline "When somebody has got the X Factor, even if you can't stand them, deep-down within the pit of the stomach, you realize you prefer them," stated Johnson. Within the video, Abdul and Cowell continue their signature back-and-forth they cultivated on Idol. "Whether it does well, it's my show. Whether it tanks it's Paula's. This is the deal," joked Cowell. STORY: 'X Factor's' Simon Cowell Jams Simon Larger, Confesses Anger at 'Idol,' Discloses He and Cheryl Cole No More Speaking Nonetheless they do agree that things may need to look right. "I'm enthusiastic about the way in which things look. I am practically insane if this involves that stuff," stated Cowell. "To be sure, I am exactly the same way,Inch stated Abdul. Simon Cowell spoke towards the Hollywood Reporter with this week's cover story concerning the X Factor. He described the actual reason behind Cheryl Cole's dismissal like a judge on the program, and the own surprise in the suit introduced against Fox by Idol professional Simon Larger. Read THR's full cover story here. Paula Abdul Simon Cowell The X Factor

'War Horse' heads for $1 mil mark

"War Horse" When will "War Horse" hit $1 million? That's the biggest question in a week at the Broadway box office that didn't give legiters a whole lot to chatter about. Lincoln Center Theater's hit play "War Horse," which is posting stellar sales without the aid of a star-driven marquee, was one of only a few productions on the boards not to see sales slip last week. "War Horse" inched up to $995,750, the highest tally yet reported by a show that's been hovering just below the $1 million mark for several weeks. Houses were packed and average price paid per ticket -- one indicator of audience demand -- came in at an impressive $116.50. Meanwhile, another play that bowed in the spring, "Jerusalem," posted the biggest gain of the week, jumping a whopping $125,000 (or 37%) to $465,280. Procrastinators fueled that spike, with the hefty bump of last-minute biz coming in just prior to the show's Sunday closing. Latest addition "Follies" ($759,958) upticked a bit, although not enough to give a sense yet of whether the revival is starting to pick up some B.O. momentum. Also on the rise was "Priscilla Queen of the Desert" ($686,806) -- although a 61% average attendance could use a lift -- as well as "Baby It's You" ($363,200), the Shirelles musical perhaps attracting a little more biz before its Sept. 4 shuttering. Otherwise, almost every individual production on the Rialto posted a decline in a continuation of the late-summer slowdown that often occurs in August. Heck, even ultra-hot Tony winner "The Book of Mormon" ($1,274,244) slipped a bit, although just barely. "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" ($1,567,344) dropped more than $150,000, which might prove a worrisome indicator of the tuner's post-Labor Day prospects, given the much-publicized high running costs of the show. Family-auds magnet "Mary Poppins" ($925,661) fell by $125,000. Overall sales came in at $20.1 million for 24 shows on the boards, down from $20.9 million the prior frame. Attendance came in at 82%, with average price paid per ticket hitting a robust $92.25. Contact Gordon Cox at gordon.cox@variety.com

Fortissimo pacts with Imagenation

LONDON -- Fortissimo Films has pacted with Abu Dhabi's $1 billion production arm, Imagenation, to exclusively sell international rights for the shingle's first slate of local and Arabic language pics being developed, financed and produced by the company. The multi-year, multi-picture sales agreement will commence with Imagenation's first two Emirati productions: Nawaf Al-Janahi's coming-of-age story "Sea Shadow" and Tobe Hooper's Arabian supernatural thriller "Djinn." Both pics have finished lensing in the UAE and are in post. Deal comes after Imagenation announced last month that it had inked an exclusive deal with Empire Intl. to distribute its Emirati slate to cinemas and on DVD throughout the Middle East and North Africa region. With their extensive industry knowledge, Fortissimo will not only be an important partner in the distribution of our films internationally, but also in the development of our future film projects," said Imagenation CEO Michael Garin, who took up the role in February. "They will provide us with real time data on our existing projects, while also helping us to determine the type of films we will develop going forward." Fortissimo topper Michael J. Werner added: "We are witnessing the creation of a new, unique and talented source for international cinema and we are delighted to have the opportunity to work with Imagenation Abu Dhabi." Since a series of exec reshuffles this year, which saw the departure of former CEO Ed Borgerding and chief operating officer Stefan Brunner, Imagenation has been keeping a low profile, which sources indicate is down to focusing on building up its local production biz. The company is still committed to its production and financing joint ventures with Hyde Park Ent., Participant Media and National Geographic Ent. Contact Diana Lodderhose at diana.lodderhose@variety.com

Asian Project Market uncovers selection

SEOUL -- South Korea's Busan Film Festival has revealed 30 projects selected because of its Asian Project Market. Formerly referred to as Pusan Promotion Plan, APM presents a diverse categories of photos, including projects from veterinarians Lin Cheng-seng from Taiwan, Masato Harada from Japan and Nonzee Nimibutr from Thailand. Lin, who won the Silver Bear for the best director in the 2001 Berlinale with "Betelnut Beauty," will show "27 -- Loaf Rocks," a tale in regards to a legendary baker. In "East Wind, Rain," Harada ("Inugami") shows a Japanese family who resided in Hawaii throughout The Second World War, while Nimibutr ("Legend from the Tsunami Warrior") presents psycho-thriller "Distortion." APM includes a slew of projects by approaching Korean company directors. Park Jung-bum, who won Busan fest's New Power Award and Rotterdam Fest's Tiger Award together with his debut feature "The Journals of Musan," will show "Alive," that was among the 2010 Asian Cinema Fund choices Park Chan-kyong, who won the video clip award only at that year's Berlinale with "Evening Fishing," will introduce a horror film entitled "Once the Bell Rings Itself" (working title), according to Korea's traditional shamanism. APM includes other genre projects, a departure in the fest's preference for auteur films previously. Indonesia's The Mo Siblings helm "Murders," a Japan-Indonesia co-created horror film in regards to a killer who exhibits his killings on the web. Korea's veteran action helmer Ryoo Seung-wan introduces an authentic spy film, "Berlin" (working title). Other worldwide co-productions within the selection include Taiwanese helmer Wayne Chang's "Legend of T-Dog," Korean helmer Hur Jin-ho's "Harmful Liaisons" and "Southeast Enthusiasts," an omnibus film by a number of famous Southeast Asian company directors. APM is going to be held at Bexco March. 10-13, alongside the Busan fest, which runs March. 6-14. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

Matthew McConaughey Manages Strippers in 'Magic Mike'

In May we reported that director Steven Soderbergh was dealing with 'Magic Mike,' a tale in regards to a male stripper who befriends a youthful dancer and shows him how you can hustle both on stage and off. The film is dependant on Channing Tatum's pre-acting existence being an exotic dancer, and Tatum is placed to star as Miracle Mike, the older guy. In those days, Soderbergh had selected 21-year-old newcomer Alex Pettyfer ('I Am # 4,A 'Beastly') for that role from the more youthful guy, and therefore he'd, basically, take part in the youthful Channing Tatum as the real Channing Tatum would play his mentor. Now Matthew McConaughey is placed to become listed on the development as Dallas, an old exotic dancer who now is the owner of and works Xquisite, the club where Miracle Mike works. This dramedy is unquestionably shaping up to become a trifecta of shirtless delights, establishing a hopeless benchmark for just about any stars inclined to defend myself against female leads opposite individuals hunks (though experienced movie stripper Demi Moore is rumored to become going for a role). Nick Wechsler and Gregory Jacobs are creating with Tatum and the 33andOut Prods. partner Reid Carolin, who's also writing the script, based on Variety. McConaughey, meanwhile, is getting work revival since 'The Lincoln subsequently Lawyer': He's finishing Lee Daniels' thriller 'The Paperboy,' next stars in Richard Linklater's 'Bernie' and William Friedkin's 'Killer Joe,' and merely became a member of 'Mud' because the title character in up-and-coming youthful director Shaun Nichols' film in regards to a fugitive befriended with a youthful boy. Does 'Magic Mike' seem just like a male 'Burlesque' -- or do you consider there's more here than you would think?

Yahoo offers free movies in India

LONDON -- Yahoo India released Movieplex, a totally free video when needed service, on Tuesday. Yahoo is dealing with Indian galleries to create a lot more than 1,000 Bollywood films towards the service, which is funded by advertising. Films available these days include ''Rock On,'' ''Rann'' and ''Dil To Baccha Hai Ji.'' Yahoo India controlling director Arun Tadanki stated: ''With the growing interest in movie, both customers and content companies are searching for any reliable destination where quality content could be consumed inside a piracy-free atmosphere at their leisure.'' Indians are actually spoiled for choice since YouTube India released an identical online for free movie funnel in June, and galleries like Rajshri Productions and Shemaroo Entertainment offer the majority of their libraries online totally free. Some $ 30 million Indians spend 9.1 billion minutes watching 1.7 billion videos every month, based on a study launched by digital business experts ComScore in March. Contact Variety Staff at news@variety.com

Demme to shoot Stephen King's JFK novel

DemmeKennedyHelmer Jonathan Demme has optioned the feature privileges to Stephen King's approaching novel "11/22/63" and it is set to create, direct and convey the variation through his Clinica Estetico banner. Book follows Mike Epping, a 35-year-old senior high school British teacher from Maine who travels in time to try and prevent Leader John F. Kennedy's murder. Ilona Herzberg ("Rachel MarriageInch) will produce the sci-fi project, while King will professional produce. Project has yet to land a distributor, though Demme is striving to begin shooting in fall 2012. Demme has already established lots of success getting popular authors' books towards the bigscreen, getting helmed adaptations of Richard Condon's "The Manchurian Candidate," Toni Morrison's "Beloved" and, most particularly, Thomas Harris' "The Silence from the Lamb," that Demme won an Oscar. Demme's last feature film was 2008's arthouse hit "Rachel Marriage,Inch while other recent projects include a set of Neil Youthful concert photos and also the 2007 docu "Jimmy Carter Guy From Flatlands." Ron Howard's adaptation of King's "Dark Tower" series lately fell apart at Universal, though Warner Bros.' adaptation of "The Stand" seems to become warming up. King is repped by CAA. Scribner will release "11/22/63" on November. 8. Demme lately left ICM, his agency of seven years, to sign with WME. Contact Shaun Sneider at shaun.sneider@variety.com

Judge: HFPA case to trial

A federal judge ruled that the Hollywood Foreign Press Assn.'s case against Dick Clark Prods. should go to trial, deciding that there were "numerous genuine disputes of material fact" over the rights to the Golden Globes.U.S. District Judge Valerie Baker Fairbank's ruling, issued on Tuesday, was not a complete surprise given the competing interpretations of a 1993 amendment to an earlier agreement that appeared to give DCP perpetual rights to produce the telecast as long as they could land a broadcast deal with NBC.The HFPA sued DCP in November, claiming that it did not have the right to forge a new long term pact with NBC last October without its consent. The agreement was to start next year and run through 2018.The trial is scheduled to start on Aug. 30.The case is expected to center on whether the parties in 1993 "validly entered into a contract term for unlimited, unilateral extensions," as Fairbank wrote in her opinion.A trial will undoubtedly highlight past friction between HFPA and its longtime producer, but it also stands to bring to the fore past disputes between the press org's members.The HFPA claims its then-President, Mirjana Van Blaricom, did not have the authority to sign an agreement with such a clause. They claim that a rep for DCP back then, Frances La Maina, represented to the members at a 1993 meeting that the contract had a finite number of options. Van Blaricom, who started her own rival press association in the mid-1990s, has said that she had authority to sign the agreement.But Fairbank also noted that the parties "genuinely dispute" whether the HFPA followed its bylaws in executing contracts.Fairbank also wrote that the interpretation of the contract will require "assessing the credibility of numerous pieces of conflicting evidence," including whether Van Blaricom and La Maina discussed the disputed provision and "the parties' intent in advance of executing the contract."Also up for consideration is what DCP's exercise of options in 2001 said about the interpretation of the 1993 contract. But there's also question as to whether the HFPA's board and membership approved the2001 NBC deal. Contact Ted Johnson at ted.johnson@variety.com

Utilizing Peacocks

The gorgeous Hebe continues to be cast out by her family following a teenage pregnancy to some masked stranger throughout a fiesta in Italia. She makes finishes meet and will pay for her son's school costs by cooking for old as well as sleeping having a small syndicate of adoring males (the "peacocks" from the title - from Greek mythology). The storyline involves Hebe, her "clients" as well as their families, and hang against a backdrop of village existence in South-West England. There's a sub-theme from the antiques trade which attracts a few of the figures together, and ultimately resolves the mystery of Hebe's masked lover.

Report: Rapidly declining Disc Sales Depress Home Video Business in 1H 2011

A spokesperson for DEG: Digital Entertainment Group states the trade organization did not deliberately select a Friday mid-day release a its dreary new report about consumer investing on home theatre within the first 1 / 2 of 2011. Butfrom a PR perspective it most likely does not hurt to bury news that shows VOD and electronic distribution still can't replace with the collapse in sales of Dvd disks.The headline number is the fact that consumer investing on all types of home video -- including DVD and Blu-ray disc sales and rental fees, VOD, an internet-based -- fell 5.1% versus the very first 1 / 2 of 2010 to $8.3B. This past year investing fell3.3% within the first 1 / 2 of 2010.DEG states the 2010 drop is not so bad becauselast year incorporated Avatar. (It appears the blockbuster was sufficiently good to includelastyear if this made sales look strong, but should be treated being an anomaly since celebrate evaluations look weak.) Still,there is no making your way around the steep decline for Dvd disks. Customers bought nearly $3.9B price of DVD and Blu-ray content, lower 18.3% versus the very first 1 / 2 of 2010. At this time around this past year disc sales were off 7.1% versus. 2009. Dvd disks would be the reason: Although DEG only reviews figures for "packed goods," it notes that Blu-ray sales are up a lot more than 10%. Meanwhile the rental business saw a couple of key events in 2Q as sales at bricks-and-mortar rental stores like Blockbuster -- which Dish Network lately bought from personal bankruptcy -- dropped 29% to $393M: The very first time customers spent more at subscription services for example Netflix ($808.1M, up 24.4%), kiosks including Redbox ($403.7M, up 36.7%) and VOD ($455.9M, up .3%). DEG handled to locate some causes of cheer. The trade group's release notes that total home theatre investing only fell 3.6% in 2Q, a noticable difference in the 6.4% decline in 1Q. Additionally, it states the industry "is very positive concerning the other half of the seasonInch when home video companies will offer you Paramount's Transformers: Dark From The Moon, Warner Bros' Harry Potter And Also The Deathly Hallows Part 2, and Disney's Pirates From The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.

Helgenberger to exit 'CSI' after twelfth season

Marg Helgenberger is departing "CSI." The actress, that has starred within the Eye's procedural since its beginning in 2000, stated Wednesday the approaching twelfth season from the show could be her last. She'd made the decision to depart after the newest season, but was convinced to come back for just one more year. Helgenberger's character is demoted this season as latest cast member Ted Danson has become aboard and responsible for the CSI unit. "CSI" has gone through numerous cast changes previously couple of years since Helgenberger's original co-star, William Petersen, ankled four seasons ago. His alternative, Laurence Fishburne, left in the close of last season. Contact Stuart Levine at stuart.levine@variety.com

Supernova - Wenn die Sonne explodiert

A scientific possibility becomes a terrifying reality when the most powerful force in the universe threatens to hurtle home. An astrophysicist Christopher Richardson who discovers that the sun is about to explode, and take the Earth with it, unless he can find a way to prevent it. Tia Carrere, Peter Fonda, Emma Samms, and Lance Henriksen round out the game cast.