Ravi Shankar

Presented by La Philharmonic Association. Entertainers: Ravi Shankar, Tanmoy Bose, Samir Chatterjee, Ravichandra Kulur, Parimal Sadaphal, Kenji Ota, Courtney Grueschow. Examined September 29, 2011.Ravi Shankar, the actual sitarist largely accountable for distributing the term about Indian music outdoors of India - along with a patriarch of immense influence in lots of genres - walked gradually having a stick, but under their own energy, towards the platform around the Wally Disney Concert Hall stage Thursday evening. The applause was thunderous. Finally, the faithful were compensated for his or her persistence and perseverance, for that route to this concert was lengthy and torturous. The initially scheduled March. 20, 2010 date ended up being to happen to be a part of a Shankar 90th special birthday, supported by retrospective Compact disc boxes from Deutsche Grammophon and Rhino, as well as an economical EMI two-fer, "The Most Effective Of Ravi Shankar." The albums arrived on the scene, however the concert didn't, for Shankar was instructed to cancel in the last second because of illness. It had been re-scheduled for Apr. 19 of the year, but Shankar drawn out again, among his music artists had visa problems. The 3rd attempt been successful, by now, the concert had be a 91st special birthday - minus Shankar's sitarist daughter and heir Anoushka, who just were built with a baby, however with a consort of skilled Indian music artists surrounding him. Shankar presently has a complete whitened beard ("I think you'll recognize me because I have acquired a few pounds - here!" he quipped, pointing to his face), and that he sitting close to the woking platform rather than within the traditional, physically-taxing mix-legged position around the rug. Inevitably, age has turned into a significant element in his playing - far much more than even at his appearance in Disney Hall only 5 years ago. He appears to stay with the center register from the sitar, staying away from the bass and also the treble extremes. There's now merely a minimum quantity of the significant string-bending and employ of microtones that provide Indian music its emotional tug - and just briefly fleeting bursts of how quickly he once taken off the notes. But,the guy can continue to have beautiful music within limited physical limitations and shorter time spans. As with 2006, Shankar performed for pretty much an hour or so-and-a-half, getting audibly more powerful because he went, pointing the way in which. In a single number, he moderate a few of the strings on his instrument, hammering in it percussively together with his right hands while plucking other strings inside a different rhythm together with his left -an ambidextrous task. For a lot of the concert, the seem mix was uneven you could not hear the flute of Ravichandra Kulur and Parimal Sadaphal's second sitar was strictly consigned towards the background. But within the last 10 mins from the final, half-hour-lengthy spring season raga composed of folk tunes from around India, everything began to get together:the balances, the rhythmic momentum, the phone call-and-response chemistry between Shankar, Sadaphal and also the two tabla gamers Tanmoy Bose and Samir Chatterjee. The truly amazing entertainers more often than not discover a way. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

Tom Cruise is becoming Who Are Old Enough to Star in 'Cocoon,' Literally

Wilford Brimley switched 77-years old on Tuesday, which introduced to several people around Moviefone HQ asking, "Wait, Wilford Brimley is simply 77-years old?Inch He's. And what's really very useful about Brimley's age is always that Tom Cruise -- who'll once again play super agent Ethan Search in December's 'Mission: Impossible -- Ghost Protocol' -- is similar age that Brimley used to be the Quaker Oats pitchman shot 'Cocoon.' Let me repeat for effect: Tom Cruise -- starring in 'Mission Impossible 4' -- is similar age that Wilford Brimley reaches 'Cocoon.' In the event you haven't seen it shortly, 'Cocoon' might be the storyline of countless senior citizens pals who -- due to some helpful alien intervention -- are re-vitalized with youth. The 1985 film starred 76-year-old Don Ameche, 73-year-old Hume Cronyn, 76-year-old Jack Gilford, 75-year-old Jessica Tandy and Brimley because the amount of senior citizens pals. Oh, funny factor relating to this: Supposing almost all 'Cocoon' was shot in 1984, Brimley only agreed to be 49 in those days! I question what that conversation was like between Brimley and director Ron Howard: "Hey, Wilford, I'd enjoy you to definitely remain in 'Cocoon.'" "The film in regards to the senior citizens people? Let me, Ron. Had you been thinking I'd function as guy while using boat who helps the senior citizens people? "No, no. We now have already hired Steve Guttenberg." "Oh... do you want me being the alien?" "Nah. We've John Dennehy for the. That which you want is you should play one of the senior citizens people." "You must do understand that i'm only four years older than Dennehy, right?" So happy belated birthday, Wilford! Oh, and congratulations, Tom Cruise, for still playing an action star within the same age that Brimley required to instantly reach another planet to ward-off final years. You'll be able to contact Mike Ryan on Twitter. Follow Moviefone on Twitter.

Monsters Obtain Own Spinoff Convention

As zombies still slip into every corner of Hollywood, description of how the’re getting their very own convention. Todd Masters, an Emmy-winning visual effects artist, and Bruce Haring of JM Northern Media are wearing the “Aliens to Zombies” Convention in the Roosevelt Hotel right before Halloween. The March. 21-22 event is really a celebration of monsters as well as their designers. Masters stated the concept was hatched after many years of attending genre conventions speaking concerning the Forex work that went into monster making. Confirmed participants include Dark Skies producer Bryce Zabel,Walking Dead actor Michael Rooker,and ADI Corporation’s Oscar those who win Alec Gillis and Tom Woodruff, Junior. One highlight would be the return of Masters’ annual “Monster-Makers Party” costume party, attended by top Forex artists. Early bird registration continues until Saturday. Particulars are available here.

Alex Kurtzman & Roberto Orci Sell Female-Driven Drama To CBS With Penalty

EXCLUSIVE: Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci have sold their first project this season, a female-centered, character-driven drama, which has landed at CBS with a script commitment plus penalty. Written by Anna Fricke, the untitled project is based on Robyn O’Brien, an author, researcher and mother of four who has become an unlikely advocate for cleaning up the food supply. It centers on a congresswoman, wife and mother who fights for the underdog. 20th Century Fox TV and Kurtzman and Orci’s studio-based K/O Paper Products are producing, with Fricke, Kurtzman and Orci executive producing. K/O president Heather Kadin also is expected to exec produce, with O’Brien on board as consultant. Along with her husband, fellow TV writer Jeremy Carver, UTA-repped Fricke developed Syfy’s adaptation of Being Human. The two are executive producing and running the series, which has been renewed for a second season. This is the second development season for K/O. Last year, they sold 2 projects that went to pilot at Fox, Locke & Key and Exit Strategy starring Ethan Hawke. Neither made the cut to series, though there is still a slim chance that Locke & Key might be resurrected, with MTV recently expressing some interest. Kurtzman and Orci are a little late to the TV pitch season this year because of feature commitments. Kurtzman just completed his feature directorial debut, Welcome to People, which he and Orci co-wrote, and the two are also working with J.J. Abrams on the Star Trek sequel.

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Dane Prepare Nabs Development Deal at NBC

Dane Prepare Dane Prepare has signed a development deal with NBC, Deadline reviews. Beneath the new deal, the 39-year-old comedian-actor, whose films include All The Best Chuck, will star in the half-hour program slated for next fall. He'll be a producer around the program. Prepare most recently came out on Louis combined having a guest-starring role on last season's Hawaii Five-.

Bristol Palin's Altercation With Talent Manager Sparks Heated Debate

Bristol Palin is at the center of yet another media frenzy, after video surfaced of a bar altercation involving a 47-year-old Hollywood talent manager.our editor recommendsBristol Palin's Confrontation with 'Homosexual' Turns Ugly During Reality Show Taping (Video)5 Things to Know About Bristol Palins Reality ShowBristol Palin's Crude Heckler Revealed as Hollywood Talent Manager (Video)Hollywood not interested in Levi Johnston showLevi Johnston and Sarah Palin Book Debuts Bomb PHOTOS: How Bristol Palin was Criticized on 'DWTS' Stephen Hanks has come under fire for attacking Palin at Saddle Ranch, a West Hollywood bar, where the 20-year-old was riding a mechanical bull. A production crew from A&E was on the scene, filming a segment for Palin's upcoming reality show. "Did you ride Levi like that," Hanks shouted. "Your mother's a whore," he continued, referring to former vp candidate Sarah Palin. "If there were a hell -- which I don't believe there is one -- she will be there." "Is it because you're a homosexual?" Palin retorted. STORY: Bristol Palin's New Reality Show: 5 Things to Know Derogatory comments from both parties have sparked heated debate online among THR readers. "This guy is despicable. How about brushing up on your political insults before you decide to confront the 20-something year old DAUGHTER of a former vice-presidential candidate. It would have been helpful had you had at least one example. JUST ONE. I hope you get fired from your job for this and I can't wait to see you ridiculed across the internet for your pathetic and public display of idiocy," wrote Cn3909. "I tire of people like this uber turd trying to gain his liberal stripes by badmouthing the Palins. I am no fan of the Palins, but they really don't deserve the ugliness hurled at them on any given day. If he badmouthed (insert liberal icon here), Hollywood would have his backside shipped to Fire Island immediately," added Jim Henson "He's disgusting? No...not really. She is disgusting, and he's calling her out on it. She does NOT belong in my state, my city, or my neighborhood and whoever this guy is did me and the rest of West Hollywood by pointing it out. At least he wasn't violent, with a gun, as Bristol Palin's mother is and advocates," countered Eileen "She really didn't deserve that treatment! :o(," noted Facebook user Kathy-Horizon Winfield-Sheely. STORY: Levi Johnston and Sarah Palin Book Debuts Bomb "LOL he's an agent? That explains EVERYTHING. I don't think it makes a difference whether her mother is Obama or Palin. I condemn what he said, it was wrong and rude - she can't help who her mother is and crazy people and their families should not be provoked! I hope his clients dump him too, shameful behaviour from someone who bats for the same team. #facepalm," zinged Chaz Harris "Wow. Well I don't like the Palins either but he acted like a freaking raging lunatic. What an embarrassment!" said Leigh Lewallen "So this single mother decided to hang out in a bar and ride it up on a mechanical bull....Yeah, that sounds like Palin Family Values," quipped an anonymous commenter. VIDEO: Bristol Palin's Confrontation With 'Homosexual' Turns Ugly During Reality Show Taping "Boo f***ing hoo. All of these crybaby Hollywood conservatives are more than welcome to set up shop and produce content in Oklahoma, the only state where all 77 counties went for McCain/Palin and where I constantly get shit for the Obama bumper sticker on my car. Instead of crying their crocodile tears on the beach into the Pacific they can come help fill up our drought-stricken lakes," wrote Brian Winkeler. "Kinda odd the Palins don't like gays but they LOVE illegitimate kids," pondered WasillaHillbilly "The man is sick. The hatred and vile language coming from him and other Hollywood liberals is sickening. Thankfully, I don't work with too many of these kinds of fools," said Porter Versfelt III "Wish I was there! HAhahaha! The Obama daughters do not have a reality show and NEVER WILL. They have too much class and intelligence," Glory proclaimed. VIDEO: Bristol Palin's Crude Heckler Revealed as Hollywood Talent Manager Hanks later opened up about the altercation, claiming "I just don't like that family. I think she proved who she was last night." "I was just there being me," he added. "I'm very passionate about politics. I'm passionate about this country and I'm passionate that these people are very dangerous." Related Topics Sarah Palin Bristol Palin

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Recap: The X Factor Night 2 More Than Just A Singing Competition

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- The X Factor wrapped up its premiere week on American television on Thursday night and if theres one thing the audience learned after the shows second night on the air its that The X Factor is more than just a singing competition. After dozens of uncomforatble auditions in Miami, the judging panel Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, L.A. Reid and Nicole Scherzinger (Cheryl Cole judged just the Los Angeles round) found someone to put through in 21-year-old Nick Voss, but it wasnt necessarily because of his vocal abilities. L.A. said as much when he voted to put the performer through, based on his stage presence, which featured a mix of Elvis and Michael Jackson-inspired moves, the latter of which Paula said to leave behind in the next round. Keep being unique, lose the Michael Jackson choreography, she said. But if you perform like you did, thats what people pay money for and if you can translate that into working harder on your vocals, thats what gets me excited. Melanie Amaro, 18, didnt have dance moves, but she didnt need them. The powerful singer belted out Listen by Beyonce, as cameras panned to L.A., who deeply felt her rendition. Melanie, you are truly amazing, honey, the former record executive said. You have the gift You have The X Factor. Paula too recognized Melanies talent, bestowing a great, great compliment on the young woman. You have a unique ability, unlike anything weve heard, she said. I dont think its like anything Ive ever heard in any audition that Ive ever been in. The talent was more bountiful in the second audition city featured on Thursdays show Dallas where they found 49-year-old Dexter Haywood. The singer managed to sway the panel after an impromptu performance of Its A Mans Mans Mans World. You have soul, Simon said as the full panel put him through. He was quickly followed by the Scarlett Johansson look-a-like, Caitlyn Cook, a 21-year-old rugby player and coach. Paula called her voice authentic, while Nicole said it would be an honor to work with her. The final contestant of the night Xander Alexander had some trouble finding his pitch (actually, a lot of trouble), and came with plenty of attitude mostly directed at Simon but he was nearly put through anyway. Youre lippy, gobby, but interesting, Simon said after receiving an earful from the contestant. I actually think you, on stage, with a full production, would potentially be very good. So I like you. Still, his attitude, and inability to find the melody, stopped Xander short. You got the audience to hate you by the end of the audition, Simon said. The minute anyone criticizes you, you turn into a b****y diva. You blew it. The X Factor returns on Wednesday at 8/7 C on FOX. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved.This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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Lionsgate cozies up to 'Friends With Kids'

Lionsgate has acquired U.S. rights to Jennifer Westfeldt's ensemble comedy ''Friends With Kids,'' a week after its premiere at the Toronto Film Festival. Deal closed Sunday on the final day of the festival. Deal was the first TIFF sale to Lionsgate, which had no official comment as to release plans. ''Friends with Kids,'' shot in NY early this year, stars Westfeldt, Jon Hamm, Adam Scott, Megan Fox, Kristen Wiig, Edward Burns, Maya Rudolph and Chris O'Dowd. Written and directed by Westfeldt (''Kissing Jessica Stein''), pic centers on a group of friends whose lives are changed as the couples in the group begin to have children. Westfeldt and Scott portray best friends who launch a romance while attempting to avoid the expectations of a married relationship. Hamm, Wiig, Rudolph and O'Dowd are among the pals with kids. ''Friends'' is produced by Westfeldt and Hamm's Points West Pictures and Riza Aziz and Joey McFarland's Red Granite Pictures. Pic is the first for both production companies. Producers are Westfeldt, Hamm, Joshua Astrachan, John Kasdan, Joey McFarland and Riza Aziz. Executive producers are Mike Nichols, John Sloss, Lucy Barzun Donnelly and Joe Gatta with Kathryn Dean co-producing. Cinetic Media handled U.S. rights and Red Granite is handling international sales. Contact Dave McNary at dave.mcnary@variety.com

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2 Broke Women

Jesse Behrs and Kat Dennings in "2 Broke Women" Shot in La by Warner Bros. Television. Executive producers, Michael Patrick King, Whitney Cummings producer, Tim Kaiser director, James Burrows authors, King, Cummings.Max Black - Kat Dennings Caroline Channing - Jesse Behrs Earl - Garrett Morris Han Lee - Matthew Moy Oleg - Jonathan KiteTaking inventory of the assets and debits, "2 Broke Women" has appealing co-stars, a quite functional premise, considerable raunch, a great time-slot then one natural problem: While CBS has loved solid success having its Monday comedies, programs centered by female leads generally were not incorporated within this. Whether "Women" can reverse that trend remains to look, and may possibly depend simply how handsomely the completely new-look "two and a half Males" does to keep an audience -- and propping within the entire evening -- beyond its inevitable initial hurry appealing. The Interest network has apparently acquired a coup by landing Kat Dennings as Max, a blunt, sexy, cash-strapped Manhattan waitress introduced placing a couple of grubby patrons inside their place, telling one dude that getting upset his fingers to demand service "dries up my vagina." In walks Caroline (Jesse Behrs), the blond, leggy, Paris Hilton-like heiress with a fortune that has disappeared faster than you'll be able to say "Bernie Madoff." (In the programming perspective, due to the plot of "Damages" last season together with an identical wrinkle in ABC's "G.C.B.," the Madoff scandal is nearly the narrative gift that continues giving.) Perky but impoverished, Caroline takes a job, which doesn't exactly provoke cartwheels from Max. Still, she requires an amount of pity on her behalf account, after grilling her in what it's want to be wealthy and possess a pony. The 2 will finish off living together, "Odd Couple" style, is not uncertain. Still, producers Michael Patrick King ("Sex as well as the City") and Whitney Cummings (whose prospects looks substantially better here in comparison to her new NBC sitcom) -- aided with the sure hands of pilot maestro James Burrows -- still be capable of have a great time getting there. "Oh my gosh God, you're conned!" Caroline shouts upon her first look at Max's sparsely furnished apartment. Beyond the well-cast leads -- with Dennings experiencing the meatier role but Behrs holding her own -- the show distinguishes itself when you're nearly as dirty as "Males," although in the female perspective, with numerous lascivious sighing in regards to the chiseled abs from the guy Max is dating. Furthermore, you will find broad (otherwise especially strong) comic relief, including "Saturday Evening Live" original Garrett Morris and Matthew Moy since the diner's owner. Much less naughtiness alone will probably be enough to secure "Girls'?" future where it counts, or alone increase the risk for show appear like one of the boys. Still, when the promising half-hour finally appears short on Nielsen's balance sheet, it won't be due to a deficit of a person's or charm.Camera, Gary Baum production designer, Glenda Rovello editor, Peter Chakos casting, Julie Ashton. 30 MIN. Contact John Lowry at john.lowry@variety.com

'Source Code' to Be Adapted for TV at CBS (Exclusive)

Calling from his dressing room on the Fox lot, where he was about to don glasses and mustache for the taping of what he jokingly called "a very dramatic, subtle episode" of his CBS sitcom, Neil Patrick Harris, 38, took some time to speak with THR about working to the brink of "oversaturating" and receiving his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, September 15.our editor recommendsEmmy Roundtable: Comedy ActorsHost Neil Patrick Harris on Tony Awards: 'Book of Mormon' Is a Problem for Show Censors (Q&A) The Hollywood Reporter: Is being funny innate or is it something that can be learned? Neil Patrick Harris: Timing is innate, but one can learn to be funny. It's not difficult to make someone laugh. What's trickier is to keep people laughing. THR: You sing, you act, you host, you direct. What can't you do? Harris: I'm not the best writer. I'm a very good rewriter and a good fixer, but when it comes to sitting at a blank computer screen with Final Draft in front of me, I can't seem to purge much content. THR: How did your love of musical theater develop? Harris: I was a kid living in a tiny New Mexico town when cassette tapes were turning into CDs. With cast albums came these booklets that showed pictures of the productions and the librettos of the musicals. They gave me a window into what that world must be like. I memorized the songs and imagined seeing the shows. They sparked a creative escapism that I wasn't afforded back in football-centric New Mexico. STORY: Neil Patrick Harris: 5 Things to Know About the 'Smurfs' Star THR: And you weren't into football. Harris: I was a little small for linebacker. THR: Who are your comedy idols? Harris: Christopher Guest, Tim Conway, Buster Keaton, Vince Vaughn, John Ritter. VIDEO: Emmy Roundtable: Comedy Actors THR: You like physical comedy, then. Harris: I do! It's so quote-unquote easy and base --but it requires agility. You have to be a couple of steps ahead in your mind when you're doing it. Body awareness is key. THR: What's more of a challenge: Drama or comedy? Harris: Comedy. What people find funny is so subjective. You have to -- at least on our show -- hit as many different types of funny at the same time as you can. If you're just goofball funny, that will turn off intellectual types. If you're just highbrow, wordplay funny, then you'll shut out the workers who come home to sit and guffaw at the fat guy and the hot wife. THR: What genre of acting have you not yet tackled that you'd like to? Harris: Something hyper-dramatic like a Chris Nolan movie. My stuff tends to be more glib and comfortable casual acting. I don't do a lot of intense things. STORY: Tony Awards: What Critics Say About Neil Patrick Harris THR: This TV development season has been chock full of reboots. If you could remake and star in any past series, which would it be? Harris: There's an old show called The Magician that Bill Bixby starred in on NBC back in the '60s. To revive that would be kick-ass. THR: You directed a pilot for CBS this past pilot season and were attached to direct a feature film called Aaron & Sarah. Do you have plans to do more? Harris: Yes, but I only have three and a half months a year to do it during my hiatus from Mother. Aaron & Sarah didn't happen because of scheduling. THR: What was the appeal of doing The Smurfs and The Muppets? Harris: It's important as an actor to be as broad in your demographics as you can. I'm grateful that I get to do Mother, which honors one big audience, but I'm also allowed the Harold & Kumar films and Smurfs all at the same time. That's the career I've been angling for -- trying to hit on as many cylinders as I can without oversaturating my market. Plus, I'm a huge fan of the Muppets, and I just begged [Mother co-star and Muppets writer and star] Jason [Segel] to have a cameo in it. FILM REVIEW: The Smurfs THR: What do you think about the Walk of Fame honor? Harris: It's flattering. I used to wander the streets of Hollywood looking at the stars when I was a kid -- though that makes it sound like I was homeless, which I wasn't ... for long. Related Topics Christopher Nolan Neil Patrick Harris The Smurfs How I Met Your Mother

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Michele Bachmann Probably Not Accepting Harvey Weinstein's Butter Invitation

Tea Party presidential hopeful Michele Bachmann has an unlikely suitor in studio chief and liberal patron Harvey Weinstein, who issued a statement Tuesday night inviting the Minnesota congresswoman to her native Iowa for the U.S. premiere of his satire Butter. The Bachmann campaign hasn’t responded to Movieline’s request for comment, but let it suffice to say — based on Butter’s send-up of the archconservative Midwestern competitive spirit and the verbiage read by co-star Olivia Wilde prior to the film’s gala Toronto Film Festival premiere — she probably won’t be attending: “In 20 years of coming to the Toronto Film Festival, I’ve never released a statement for a film. But I would like to take this moment to formally invite Republican Congresswoman from Minnesota and Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann to co-host with me the big premiere of Butter in Iowa in a few months from now. I know Michele will already be in Iowa for the caucus, so we can save some money on airfare and travel. I would, of course, be more than happy to fly in the other leading members of the Tea Party movement to make an entire day of it. We could take some math classes in the morning to help balance the budget, brush up on the Constitution in the afternoon, play some ping-pong, and then maybe some verbal ping-pong on gay rights and women’s rights (especially the right to choose). But at night we can all go hand-in-hand to the premiere of Butter, a fun and important film where we’ll share some popcorn and laughs. These are the kind of bipartisan effort that makes America great. I look forward to hearing from Michele, and I’m particularly looking forward to those classes on the Constitution. All my best, Harvey.” Harvey! That rascal! This doesn’t quite rival that rollicking Blue Valentine/NC-17 publicity stunt from last year, but it’s good to see the old boy staying hungry and creative. · Harvey Weinstein Pokes Fun at Michele Bachmann and Tea Party Before Butter Screening [THR]

AOL Reportedly in Talks With Yahoo Advisers Following Carol Bartz Exit

Days after former Yahoo CEO Carol Bartz was publicly ousted, AOL is reportedly in talks to join forces with the most-visited U.S. Web portal.our editor recommendsAOL CEO Tim Armstrong Promises 2011 Will Be Comeback YearCarol Bartz Slams Yahoo's Board: 'These People F--ked Me Over'TechCrunch Founder's Demotion Sparks Internal Conflict at AOL STORY: Yahoo CEO Carol Bartz Out; Replaced by CFO Tim Morse AOL CEO Tim Armstrong is said to be discussing options for potentially combining the two Internet companies, Bloomberg reports. According to insiders who declined to be identified, Armstrong has spoken with private equity firms and investment bankers from Allen & Co. working with Yahoo. Bloomberg notes that Yahoo is unlikely to be interested in a merger at this time, as AOL's market value is approximately $1.6 billion, while Yahoo's is around $18.2 billion. Spokespersons from both companies declined to comment. STORY: Carol Bartz Slams Yahoo's Board: 'These People F---ed Me Over' Former Yahoo CEO Bartz was removed from her post on Tuesday, Sept. 6 and replaced on an interim basis by CFO Tim Morse. Reportedly, Bartz had shot down talks of an AOL Merger just last year. Sources said that her sudden departure has prompted Armstrong to pursue the option once again. Yahoo was founded in 1994 by Yang and David Filo and was one of the frothiest stocks during the Internet bubble that burst about seven years later. STORY: TechCrunch Founder's Demotion Sparks Internal Conflict at AOL Just before the bubble popped, Yahoo shares were so valuable that analysts and investors were encouraging the company to use them to purchase Disney. On Tuesday, though, Disney's market capitalization of $60 billion dwarfed Yahoo's $16 billion valuation. Related Topics Yahoo AOL

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Cheers & Jeers: (Rose) Byrne-ing In the Screens!

Rose Byrne Cheers to Rose Byrne for growing up everywhere.Want more Cheers & Jeers? Sign up for TV Guide Magazine. After costarring in 2 from the summer's greatest box-office hits-X-Males: Top Class (on DVD and Blu-Ray today) and Bridesmaids-the Aussie actress effortlessly segued back to her Emmy-nominated role being an ambitious attorney on DirecTV's Damages. A look at next week's season finale discloses Byrne's Ellen Parsons again holding her very own against Glenn Close's Patty Hewes. And also the cliffhanger establishing Season 5 is really a doozy! As though she were not busy enough, Byrne also switched as a guest judge about this week's Project Runway. It had been almost shocking to listen to her actual Australian accent following the perfect American-ose she's spoken in Damages and several of her films. It simply proves a Rose with every other voice is equally as sweet. Are you currently a Rose Byrne fan? Sign up for TV Guide Magazine now!

LivingSocial launches 'Boardwalk' cruise ships

LivingSocial includes a deal for Hollywood: the promo adventure. In the first effort to assist hype a Television show, the daily deal site has combined with Cinemax to make a 20's-designed "Boardwalk Empire" yacht cruise in three metropolitan areas prior to the drama's second-season bow Sept. 25. Event grows LivingSocial Adventures into turning activities it sells to categories of people right into a advertising tool for nets and galleries for his or her projects. The 3-hour cruise, that will sail around Marina del Rey just hrs prior to the show premieres, will have a live large band, casino games, photo booth, open bar, whiskey tasting and snacks, with tix selling for any prohibition era cost of $19.21. Event is associated with HBO's "Compliments of Nucky" campaign moving out for that series' return. Additionally towards the cruise ships, that will also occur in Chicago and New You are able to, Living Social will sell various Daily Deals for $1 with the "Boardwalk Empire" Facebook application which will include more compact metropolitan areas like Austin, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Philadelphia and Bay Area. Only 100 tix, currently available, is going to be offered for that cruise. But email blasts goes to Living Social's 32 million people, ensuring Cinemax considerable exposure for that show's launch via a digital platform and auds of working professionals within their mid-20s to 30s systems typically don't get access to. LivingSocial, which Amazon . com.com invested $175 million into this past year, has played around with with film promotions previously, selling daily deals just like a $20 ticket to Fox's "Water for Tigers" the evening before its release, which incorporated a pre-party with drinks and snacks along with a $10 gift certificate to purchase it on Amazon . com. It is also offered pairs of Fandango film tix for $9. Like rival Groupon, LivingSocial is continuing to grow its service around marketing local companies, and also the expansion into entertainment will even benefit local people. The "Boardwalk" booze cruise hired FantaSea Yachts in La, for instance. "Lots of more compact companies not have the manpower or money to place out large advertisements," Kimoon Kim, the La manager for LivingSocial Adventures told Daily Variety. But pairing track of Cinemax also allows LivingSocial to pair track of local entertainment companies in metropolitan areas it conducts business. "We are always considering how else we are able to grow," Kim ongoing. "Entertainment is certainly one place you want to come to be.InchResiding Social Adventures offers occasions in 30 marketplaces, including overseas working in london, Vancouver and Toronto. New occasions are published every two days. Its first event in LA was "Shootin' & Drinkin,'" that bussed 150 people in Hollywood to some skeet shooting range and adopted that track of a BBQ and tequila tasting. Its most lately deals incorporated video scavenger tracks for $29, a $169 ultimate sailing adventure as well as an eight-hour ninja training program and sushi lunch for $129. Contact Marc Graser at marc.graser@variety.com

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