Starz COO Bill Myers to exit

Bill Myers is exiting his publish as prexy and chief operating officer of Starz Entertainment. Myers' departure wasn't unpredicted, because of the turnover at Starz throughout yesteryear 2 yrs since Chris Albrecht required the reins as prexy and Boss. Myers spent yesteryear decade at Starz, becoming COO since 2006. For the reason that role he'd oversight of sales, marketing, programming and administrative procedures. Myers has already established a long term employed by companies associated with John Malone, chairman of Starz' parent company, Liberty Media. Before Starz, Myers labored for Malone's cable giant Tele-Communications Corporation. and Liberty-affiliated satellite endeavors. Albrecht, the previous Cinemax topper, has progressively put together their own professional team resides in Starz' Beverly Hillsides office. Right after he became a member of Starz at the begining of 2010, Albrecht employed Cinemax alum Carmi Zlotnik for everyone as his key lieutenant steering programming and production procedures. Inside a statement, Albrecht recognized Myers for getting ''contributed greatly in driving Starz's growth and success.'' Contact Cynthia Littleton at cynthia.littleton@variety.com

Demi Moore Drops From 'Lovelace': Simply What Does This Imply On Her Behalf Career?

It's been a difficult year for Demi Moore. Her highly marketed split with husband Ashton Kutcher following his cheating scandal introduced with a dramatic fat loss that received plenty of media press. After many several days in the public focusing on her behalf impending divorce, it made an appearance as though things were trying to find for your 49-year-old actress when she signed to the approaching film "Lovelace," which stars Amanda Seyfried and Peter Saarsgard. But after being make the hospital on Monday for exhaustion as well as, since being checked into rehab, it calculates that they'll not play in the film ultimately. Moore's representative confirmed to people that they'll forget about be playing female rights activist Gloria Steinem inside the approaching movie. It had been really the only approaching movie on Moore's slate. Just what works this suggest on her behalf film career? It's unclear exactly how large an element the Steinem role is at "Lovelace." Aside from the fact she'd be playing the feminist hero, many of the revealed plot in the movie has confirmed it's mainly about Lovelace filming her best-known pornographic film, "Deep Throat," along with her husband Chuck Traynor. ThinkProgress.Org signifies that Steinem's role inside the feature may be known as round her 1980 Ms. Magazine piece "The Particular Linda Lovelace." Their guess is always that "Lovelace" uses it just like a framework device for your movie. This certainly might have been intriguing, notable and potentially stimulating career choice for Moore. She's labored consistently within the last few years, but hasn't experienced any projects that have been always well-known having a country wide audience. Her approaching movie "LOL" might help restore her public image becoming an actress. (It stars Miley Cyrus, ultimately.) "Lovelace" is shaping around function as leader inside the race to produce a Linda Lovelace biopic (furthermore, you will find Malin Akerman's "Inferno"), so that it may have acquired Moore some media attention on her behalf acting instead of personal existence the first time shortly. It seems as though Moore could certainly take advantage from the break from work on this time around, but we'd be lounging once we mentioned we was not excited on her behalf participation in this particular movie. Aside from roles in "Margin Call" and "Bunraku," Moore hasn't really decorated on our radar shortly. Really, it might be contended that "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle" was her last out-right mainstream film role, that was released in 2003. Ultimately aren't saying "Lovelace" may have always changed that, it absolutely was nice to sense that Moore was focusing on acting again. Now it seems unclear when she'll receive within the Hollywood game. Have you been surprised Moore dropped from "Lovelace"? Reveal inside the comments section below or on Twitter!

Reitman's Reads enliven LACMA

Jason Reitman attend the Film Independent at LACMA Live Read of "Shampoo" at Bing Theatre At LACMA.Actors Kate Hudson and Bradley Cooper attend the Film Independent at LACMA Live Read of 'Shampoo' at Bing Theatre At LACMA.Tickets to Jason Reitman's Live Reads of films including "Shampoo" and "The Princess Bride" have become some of the hottest commodities in town: The Feb. 16 perf of the Film Independent at LACMA series is already sold out, though stand-by tix are available. Performers including Steve Carell, Natalie Portman, Pierce Brosnan and Diane Lane have joined thesps from the helmer's virtual stock company like Patton Oswalt and J.K. Simmons for the off-the-cuff and often uproarious events. Reitman isn't dropping any hints as to screenplays for the next two reads, but they'll probably be beloved cult titles like the two chosen for previous perfs: "The Breakfast Club" and "The Apartment." The Live Reads, part of LACMA's newly revitalized film series curated by Elvis Mitchell, are a lively way to get film lovers involved in a community experience that can't be duplicated at home. At Thursday's performance, of the sexy 1975 dark comedy "Shampoo," Reitman made the point that the show wouldn't be taped. The "Young Adult" helmer assembles an impressive group for each read, with the "Shampoo" cast including Bradley Cooper in the Warren Beatty role, Kate Hudson reprising her mother Goldie Hawn's part and Lena Dunham as an uncanny new-generation Carrie Fisher. To help set the film's atmosphere on the bare stage, stills from the pic are projected above the actors, with the original actors digitally removed by Reitman's fave title company Smith & Lee. Tickets for the March reading will go on sale Feb. 19, and they usually sell out within a few hours. Contact Pat Saperstein at pat.saperstein@variety.com

ROLL CALL: Robert Pattinson Debuts Buzz Cut

First Published: January 12, 2012 2:14 PM EST Credit: Getty Images Caption Robert Pattinson accepts Favorite Drama Movie Award for Water for Elephants onstage at the 2012 Peoples Choice Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles on January 11, 2012 -- RPatz Messes With His Trademark Locks Yet Again: Twilight fans might be in a state of mourning today following the debut of Robert Pattinsons (almost) shaved head. The actor turned up last night at the Peoples Choice Award to accept the award for Favorite Drama Movie for Water for Elephants, with a new close cut. So, which Robert do you like best - shaved and smooth or grown out and messy? VOTE HERE! Kylie Plays Nice: There doesnt appear to be any bad blood between pop star Kylie Minogue and ex-boyfriend Olivier Martinez. The Aussie singer took to Twitter on Wednesday to congratulate Olivier on his reported engagement to Halle Berry, writing, Congrats to Olivier Martinez and Halle Berry!! #wedding Isnt it nice to see former star couples behaving like adults? But is it even an engagement? According to TMZ, the rock Halle has been sporting is not an engagement ring. Check out more on the ongoing are they or arent they getting hitched saga, HERE! Rehabbed Real Housewife Spotted: The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kim Richards was spotted out on Wednesday night in, where else, but Beverly Hills. The reality star, who is fresh out of rehab, looked great after having dinner with sister Kathy Hilton at Mr. Chow. Were glad to see Kim back in the 90210 and looking better than ever. Peoples Choice Awards Style Hits & Misses!: The stars brought out plenty of interesting style choices at Wednesdays Peoples Choice Awards. We loved Julianne Houghs sexy backless gown (see it HERE!), but were not sure what Hunger Games star Jennifer Lawrence was thinking was she watching The Little Mermaid when she picked out THIS GOWN? Check out her brave aquatic dress choice, HERE and vote FAB OR FLUB! -By Jesse Spero Copyright 2012 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

CBS at TCA: Scoop on Two and a Half Men, 2 Broke Girls and More

CBS logo Is Ashton Kutcher one and done with Two and a Half Men?The actor's one-year contract expires at the end of the season, but Kutcher said at the Television Critics Association winter TV previews that he is definitely interested in returning next season, given the fan response and boffo ratings.Get more scoop on your favorite shows in our Winter TV previewResponse to Men's network-mate 2 Broke Girls and its barrage of seemingly racist and stereotypical jokes, however, has been less than benign. But that doesn't mean they're going anywhere: Executive producer Michael Patrick King said he feels no need to discontinue his show's brand of "classy-dirty" comedy.Get caught up with all of ABC's TCA news below:CBS boss downplays controversies on 2 Broke Girls, The Talk and Person of InterestIs Ashton Kutcher returning to Two and a Half Men?

First image of Jemaine Clement in Men In Black III

A new on-set image has been published in the New Zealand Herald, giving us our first look at Jemaine Clement in Men In Black 3, and boy does he look hairy!Sporting a vast grey beard, a pair of Aviator sunglasses and a black bandana, Clement looks every inch the badass biker. The fact that he's sitting on a big motorbike helps with that as well...Clement will play Yaz, the villain of the piece who attempts to kill Agent K (Tommy Lee Jones) in the past, prompting Agent J (Will Smith) to embark upon a time-travelling rescue mission.According to Clement, his character is, "creepy but charming." He went on to explain that, "I am an alien with prosthetics and I look hideous. But it's funny, there is a lot of action."Just how he measures up to Vincent D'Onofrio's grotesque parasite remains to be seen, but at least the Flight Of The Conchords star will likely bring some laughs to proceedings. Men In Black III opens in the UK on 25 May 2012.

Daniel Radcliffe on George Clooney: 'If I'm Able To Achieve 1 / 2 of What He's Accomplished, I'm going to be Happy'

2011 would be a pretty giant year for Daniel Radcliffe -- additionally to starring to wide acclaim on Broadway in 'How to achieve Business Without Really Trying' younger crowd finished his time as Harry Potter -- but 2012 might be much more vital that you his career. Radcliffe, that has left 'How to achieve success,A stars onscreen in the first publish-'Potter' project, the horror film 'The Lady in Black.' After that, the 22-year-old actor has some large choices to create about the kinds of roles he really wants to do later on. Who'll the guy formerly referred to as Boy Who Resided turn to for inspiration? Because it works out, George Clooney. Inside a new interview with PARADE, Radcliffe discloses that Clooney and Kaira Pitt are stars whose careers he wouldn't mind emulating. "I would now like to make as large a mixture of everything when i can, from stage acting to film, and merely keep working," he stated. "What's lovely is the fact that [my fame] will truly help obtain a small independent film made, because my title carries bankability right now, also it is going to do for any couple of more years. "Should you take a look at somebody like Kaira Pitt or George Clooney, individuals are men who've immense fame and perform some very effective commercial films, however they balance it by doing stuff they love, that interests them. Both might have gone lower just playing romantic leads for that relaxation of the careers making a really nice living. However they desired to do different stuff. Nearly all Clooney's career, acting and pointing, is exactly what I take a look at. Basically is capable of 1 / 2 of what he's accomplished, I'm going to be happy." Radcliffe has formerly expressed curiosity about being a director. "I would like to eventually certainly fall behind your camera and direct. I believe that's maybe where I finish up," Radcliffe stated this past year in an event in the 92nd Street Y in Manhattan. "I'd certainly enjoy something for the reason that direction [...] Let me make small films, I believe.Inch The wide-varying PARADE interview with Radcliffe also touches on his personal existence ("I hated dating because I am garbage in internet marketing!Inch), his passion of poetry and the reference to The Trevor Project, a charitable organisation that actually works to avoid youthful homosexual males and ladies from carrying out suicide. "I believe that any free-thinking individual who becomes loaded and it has strong opinions on things would try something similar to The Trevor Project or scholarship grants for schools or whatever. Fame is extremely helpful in pointing attention toward individuals things," he stated. Mind to PARADE to obtain more on Daniel Radcliffe, from his photos over time, to insight on which he worries about, as to whether he wants to become a father. [Photo: Mike Chessum for PARADE] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook