Leah Remini Confirms Exit From The Talk

Leah Remini today broke her silence about her pending departure from the CBS’ daytime talk show The Talk. It’s official: I am sorry to say that I have NOT been asked back on the show, Remini wrote on Twitter. As we first reported, CBS was not picking up the options of Remini and fellow co-host Holly Robinson Peete. CBS has already moved on to tap comedian/conservative radio host Sheryl Underwood as a new co-host and Kris Jenner as a guest co-host, who will fill in for Sharon Osbourne when she takes time off this fall. Remini went on to say that no reason was given for her ouster and addressed fellow co-host Robinson Peete who she said hasnt heard anything yet, something Robinson Peete herself confirmed on Twitter. Holly, I have LOVED working with you, she wrote. You are the real deal Hang in there. There had been a lot of speculation about behind-the-scenes tension at the daytime talk show, which had a very strong July ratings-wise, especially when it comes to Remini, Robinson Peete and Osbourne’s interactions with co-host Julie Chen. Remini hinted at potential problems when she tweeted, “I would work with Holly and Mrs. O any day,” leaving out Chen as well as the show’s creator/co-host Sara Gilbert.

Joe Manganiello Inching Nearer To Male Stripper Role In Miracle Mike

La, Calif. -- True Bloods Joe Manganiello has needed to disrobe lots of occasions about this season of his hit Cinemax show, and today hes inching nearer to taking his draining in the forest to the level about the giant screen. Based on Entertainment Weekly, Joe is within final foretells join the Channing Tatum-brought cast of Miracle Mike, a film about male strippers, from director Steven Soderbergh. Joe would join a cast that already includes his Carnegie Melon classmate Matt Bomer, whose own show, Whitened Collar, the 6 5 actor lately became a member of to have an approaching guest place, set hitting USA the coming year. Matthew McConaughey and i'm Number Fours Alex Pettyfer will also be active in the project. Based on EW, Joe would play Large Dick Richie, while Matthew would play a stripper-switched club owner. Matthews character title is Dallas. Tatum is placed to experience Miracle Mike, the mentor of Alexs up to now un named character within the project. Joe is presently filming What to anticipate When You Are Expecting in Atlanta. His Cinemax show, True Bloodstream, airs Sunday nights at 9 PM. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All privileges reserved.These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Jason Bateman to join ID Theft

Having seen latest film The Change-Up flop quite spectacularly at the US box office, Jason Bateman is preparing to get back on the horse for upcoming comedy ID Theft.Initially written for two male leads, the film will follow the endeavours of Bateman's character as he has his identity stolen by a scam artist.However, having watched Melissa McCarthy's scene-stealing turn in Bridesmaids, Bateman has pushed for the role to be re-written for a female performer. As a result, McCarthy is reportedly in talks to co-star.Initially penned by The Pursuit Of Happiness's Steve Conrad, the script is currently being tinkered with by Craig Mazin (The Hangover Part 2), with no director attached as yet. As well as starring, Bateman will also double-up as the film's producer.ID Theft will mark another step in on McCarthy's rapidly ascending journey to A-list status. She recently bagged herself a role in Judd Apatow's This Is Forty, has sold a comedy pitch to Paramount and is also set to host the next season of Saturday Night Live.ID Theft is set to begin shooting in April 2012, once McCarthy's hit TV show Mike And Molly goes on hiatus.

Exclusive: America's Got Talent Host Nick Cannon Joins NBC's Up Through The Night

Nick Cannon America's Got Talent host Nick Cannon has became a member of the cast of some other NBC series, the brand new Wednesday evening comedy Up Through The Night, inside a recurring role. Cannon will have Calvin, the extremely popular co-host to speak show star Ava (Maya Rudolph), who can't help but be jealous from the attention her energetic partner receives. Also joining the show is Jennifer Hall (Puppy nip/Tuck), who'll play Missy, Ava's insecure (and less than respected) assistant. The brand new gig gives Cannon two NBC income. He'll continue because the host of AGT even while Up Through The Night begins tape. Coincidentally (or otherwise), NBC uses the growing season finale of AGT on September 14 to produce Up Through The Night immediately after, inside a special one-time only 10 p.m. time slot. (The show moves to its regular 8 p.m. period of time the next week.) Cannon's other credits range from the movies Drumline and Love Don't Cost you a Factor. Hall's other credits include HBO's Unscripted, in addition to guest spots on CSI: Miami and Castle. The additions of Cannon and Hall to Up Through The Night came after NBC and also the show's producers made the decision to change the comedy's place of work setting from the pr firm towards the group of a TV talk show. The comedy stars Christina Applegate as Ava's producer, and focuses on her role like a recently minted working mother. Will Arnett plays her husband. Sign up for TV Guide Magazine now!

Jocelyn Diaz Joins Disney Studios as VP, Production

Jocelyn Diaz has joined Disney Studios' live-action production team as vp, production. Diaz, who will report directly to production president Sean Bailey, comes to the film world after some extensive experience in TV. She was most recently head of drama and vp, series and development for HBO Television, where her responsibilities ranged from overseeing the development slate and production to writer and director hires to casting. Before that Diaz acted as vice president, primetime drama series and development for ABC Television, where she handled upwards of 500 pitches a year, bought and developed upwards of 90 scripts each development cycle, and staffed and developed 12 to 16 pilots each year. Disney is hoping to capitalize on her abilities to discover new talent and cultivate relationships. Her credits include Boardwalk Empire, Big Love, Lost, Grey's Anatomy, and Ugly Betty. In 2010 she was named one of The Hollywood Reporter's "35 Under 35" and she began her entertainment career as a literary agent assistant at ICM. Related Topics Hirings-firings HBO

UFC on Versus 5 Hardy vs Lytle

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Relativity Media Launches Strategic Partnership in China

Relativity Media is joining with China's Huaxia Film Distribution Co. and SkyLand (Beijing) Film-Television Culture Development to launch a strategic partnership to promote U.S.-Chinese coproductions.our editor recommendsChina Online Video Company Tudou.com Prepares for IPO The three companies, along with SAIF Partners, an Asian private equity firm, and IDG China Media, the China-focused investment arm of Boston's International Data Group, are also creating what is billed as the first China/U.S. distribution company, SkyLand Entertainment. Relativity, SAIF and IDG China plan to develop, produce, acquire and distribute Chinese material with worldwide appeal. Relativity will distribute all of its future films in China, including Immortals, Haywire, Act of Valor, its Untitled Snow White Project, and The Raven, through SkyLand. These films will still be subject to China's annual quota of 20 foreign films distributed on a revenue-sharing basis. Distribution will still technically be through Huaxia, which, along with China Film Group, is one of only two state-run companies authorized to import and distribute foreign films. SkyLand, a fully-funded, vertically-integrated film and multimedia production, distribution and financing company, which was jointly owned and controlled by SAIF Partners and IDG China Media, is now also owned by Relativity. SkyLand is also partnered with a China-based renminbi fund to co-invest in local film and television content and production, with a budget equivalent to $100 million. SkyLand has functioned as SAIF and IDG's entertainment arm, and most-recently co-produced Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, inspired by the novel by Lisa See, directed by Wayne Wang, which was released stateside by Fox Searchlight. "China is the fastest-growing film market in the world, with over 6,000 screens and over $1.5 billion in box office revenue last year, an increase of over 60% last year alone. We're excited to be entering into this booming market with such great partners in SAIF, IDG and our new strategic partnership with Huaxia. Given the substantial platform created by SAIF and IDG in SkyLand, we believe together we can grow a distribution business in China which brings global product to China, and brings Chinese product to the global market," Relativity founder and CEO Ryan Kavanaugh said. Kavanaugh, Huaxia Film's executive chairman Guoqin Gu, SAIF Partners' managing partner Andy Yan and IDG China Media's founding partner Hugo Shong announced the initiatives Monday at a press conference in Beijing. "This partnership will broaden the cooperation platform introducing significant resource for the co-production of future movies while allowing us to build on valuable movie production experiences from overseas. Meanwhile, such partnership will also open the channels for Chinese movies to air globally and offer international audiences a better understanding of Chinese culture," Gu said. Related Topics International Asia Relativity Media

TruTV Orders DMV Reality Series Produced By Ashton Kutcher

TruTVhas teamed with Ashton Kutcher and Jason Goldberg's Katalyst for a reality series set at the DMV. Tentatively titledCalifornia DMV: Field Offices, the series "will provide an eye-opening, behind-the-scenes look at hard-working personnel who deal with everything from issuing licenses and registering vehicles to maintaining accident records and investigating complaints," the network said. Added Goldberg, Weve all spent time at the DMV, but few people know what its like to work for the DMV.

Megan Fox 'Is Hilarious' In 'Knocked Up' Spin-Off, Says Leslie Mann

We don't know too much about Judd Apatow's "Knocked Up" spin-off movie project, other than the fact that it centers around lovable/slightly dysfunctional couple Pete (Paul Rudd) and Debbie (Leslie Mann), a few years after the events that occur in the Katherine Heigl, Seth Rogen pregnancy comedy. Also, if we know one thing about Apatow comedies, it is more than likely that a slew of famous faces will appear in the film, be it in a supporting or cameo role. Apatow has been cagey about revealing any more casting or cameo details, but one interesting addition that was actually announced back in March is Megan Fox, and although we don't yet know who she plays in the film, star Leslie Mann assured us that she is a welcome addition to the cast. "Megan Fox is so funny," she told us Monday night at the Los Angeles premiere of "The Change-Up." "She's hilarious. You wouldn't, I don't know if other people [expect it], but I think she's really funny, you'll be pleasantly surprised." So who does she play in the film? "I can't say that part," she said with a smile, backing up her husband's comments earlier this year regarding spoilers. "The rest is a secret because it doesn't come out until 2012 and if you already knew what it was about for a year and a half, you wouldn't even want to see it," he told us. "There will be people who are really interesting in the movie," he teased. "And some familiar people who are in the movie." Are you excited to see Megan Fox's comedic chops? Tell us in the comments or on Twitter!

Music Ends for Broadway Run of 'Baby It's You!'

NEW YORK (AP) The beat is ending for the jukebox musical "Baby It's You!"Producers said Wednesday that the show about pioneering record executive Florence Greenberg and The Shirelles will end its Broadway run on Sept. 4. The musical will have played 33 preview and 151 regular performances.Beth Leavel has been playing Greenberg, a Jewish housewife from New Jersey who found and promoted acts such as The Shirelles and Dionne Warwick, had a romantic affair with producer Luther Dixon and started Scepter Records.The musical the latest work by Floyd Mutrux highlighting forgotten figures and moments in America's rock history got mixed reviews and has struggled financially. With a potential haul each week of $1,024,164, the show last week only grossed $372,629 at the box office.Copyright 2011 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. PHOTO CREDIT Ari Mintz NEW YORK (AP) The beat is ending for the jukebox musical "Baby It's You!"Producers said Wednesday that the show about pioneering record executive Florence Greenberg and The Shirelles will end its Broadway run on Sept. 4. The musical will have played 33 preview and 151 regular performances.Beth Leavel has been playing Greenberg, a Jewish housewife from New Jersey who found and promoted acts such as The Shirelles and Dionne Warwick, had a romantic affair with producer Luther Dixon and started Scepter Records.The musical the latest work by Floyd Mutrux highlighting forgotten figures and moments in America's rock history got mixed reviews and has struggled financially. With a potential haul each week of $1,024,164, the show last week only grossed $372,629 at the box office.Copyright 2011 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Robert Zemeckis In Foretells Re-Launch Imagemovers at Universal (Exclusive)

Robert Zemeckis' Imagemovers, our prime-profile company which was lately shut lower by Disney and created the pricey spring flop Mars Needs Moms, is about the verge of the comeback. our editor recommendsDisney Kills Robert Zemeckis Yellow Submarine (Exclusive)Robert Zemeckis Mounted on Produce 'How to outlive an outdoor Gnome Attack' Sources tell THR that Imagemovers-run by Zemeckis, Steve Starkey and Jack Rapke-is within discussions to sign an initial-look cope with Universal, though the organization would look a great deal different this time around around. Imagemovers' previous deal, recognized to happen to be especially wealthy, incorporated the roll-out of a studio facility in Marin County, Calif., where Zemeckis, the Oscar-winning director of Forrest Gump and Cast Away, made such motion-capture movies because the Polar Express and Beowulf. At its peak it employed around 450 employees before Disney drawn the connect 2010. The Universal deal could be much more of a conventional overall production pact. Terms and length continue to be completed, however the arrangement would ask Zemeckis to build up and convey both live-action and motion capture projects. No visual effects or seem stages grounds is going to be built. The offer will bring Zemeckis in business using the studio that he earned the classic To the near future trilogy in addition to Dying Becomes Her. He also professional created Uni's The Frighteners, which offered as Peter Jackson's first foray in to the Hollywood studio system. Zemeckis is really a producer on DreamWorks' Real Steel, which opens October 7, and, together with his Imagemovers shingle is creating an adaptation from the Chuck Sambuchino book How you can Survive an outdoor Gnome Attack, setup at The new sony Pictures Animation. The director seemed to be focusing on a remake from the classic Beatles film Yellow Submarine. The project ended up being to happen to be produced by Disney but is presently with no home. It's not known if Submarine would finish up at Universal. Borys.Package@thr.com, @Borys_Package Matthew.Belloni@thr.com, @THRMattBelloni Related Subjects Robert Zemeckis Universal Pictures