NBC launches Emmy screener iPad app

LicataThe Screen It iPad app allows voters to view NBCUs Emmy hopefuls. NBC is leaving no screen behind in its bid for Primetime Emmy glory this year.The Peacock has created an iPad app to make all current-season episodes of every primetime and latenight program on the network available for screening by the nearly 15,000 TV Academy members who vote on Emmy kudos. The app, dubbed NBCU Screen It, was developed by NBC Entertainment's PR team -- led by exec veep of communications Richard Licata, a seasoned kudos strategist -- in conjunction with online video distrib Brightcove.NBC's decision to go the iPad route this year with an unprecedented volume of for-your-consideration programming reflects the industry's embrace of the device as a viewing platform. As a bonus, the app gives network brass an easy way to analyze viewing patterns.It didn't take any arm-twisting for NBC to persuade its outside studio partners, including Warner Bros. TV, Sony Pictures TV and 20th Century Fox TV, to allow their programs on the app once they were satisfied that its anti-piracy protections were "iron clad," Licata told Variety. App users will get early access to episodes that have yet to air this season."This was a four-month process," Licata said of the development of the app and its special features. "In a crowded programming landscape, we want to use every avenue possible to let voters see our programming. We want it to be flexible and convenient for people."The app goes live at 8 p.m. Wednesday on Apple's App store. NBC late last month sent a mailing to all TV Acad voters that included a personalized passcode allowing them to access the programming after downloading the app. The same passcode will allow users access to the programming via the NBCAwardsScreeningRoom.com website.NBCU Screen It includes a host of behind-the-scenes and supplemental features for each show. NBC's publicity department began collecting special industry-focused material for the app last summer, at the same time it was assembling electronic press kits for new and returning shows.NBC is getting a jump on actor submission reels with the app's Spotlight feature that allows users to watch highlights of a given thesp's work this season."It's another way to put our talent front and center," Licata said.The app will stay active through the end of final Emmy judging in late summer, and will be revived later in the year as voting for the Golden Globes, SAG, WGA and DGA kudos cranks up.The ability to track the shows and how many individual episodes users is a huge plus for NBC strategists, who are curious to see how closely viewing correlates with nominations.In addition to NBC series, the app will give an Emmy showcase to "House," the Universal TV-produced drama that is wrapping up its eight-season run on Fox this spring. Contact Cynthia Littleton at cynthia.littleton@variety.com

Lionsgate TV inks deal with R.J. Cutler

R.J. Cutler has inked a first-look development pact for scripted programming with Lionsgate TV.Deal expands Cutler's relationship with Lionsgate, where he's already working as an exec producer of the ABC drama pilot "Nashville," penned by Callie Khouri for Lionsgate and ABC Studios. "R.J.'s interest in expanding his activities in scripted programming meshed perfectly with our desire to continue working with him beyond 'Nashville,' " said Lionsgate TV Group prexy Kevin Beggs. "He's an extremely creative and experienced producer and we're looking forward to developing other projects together as we continue to expand our television business." Cutler at present is also producing the docu "The World According to Dick Cheney" for Showtime. He's known for the feature docus "The September Issue" and "The War Room." Contact Cynthia Littleton at cynthia.littleton@variety.com

Foreign exchange orders fourth season of 'Archer'

Foreign exchange has bought a fourth season of toon laffer hit "Archer" although signing professional producers Adam Reed and Matt Thompson in addition to their shingle to have an overall production deal. "Archer," presently within the third season with four episodes remaining, is faring well for your cabler. In general audiences, the series is calculating 2 million audiences, that's up 32% from this past year. Inside the 18-49 demo, 1.6 000 0000 are attentiveness (a 44% uptick). "It absolutely was an easy decision to purchase more 'Archer,'" mentioned Nick Grad, FX's professional V . p . of original programming. "It's by divine intention grown beyond its initial recognition being both an important and ratings success. It is a true resource for the Foreign exchange comedy roster." Foreign exchange has bought 13 episodes for your fourth season. Reed and Thompson's Floyd County Prods.' deal with Foreign exchange Prods. is ideal for couple of years by getting a choice for the following two. Which keeps your pair on "Archer" additionally to the new projects they develop. Foreign exchange Prods. has another overall deal. Studio have pacted while using producers of "It Definitely Is Sunny in Philadelphia": Make the most of McElhenney, Glenn Howerton and Charlie Day, in addition to their RCG Prods. Other skeins from Foreign exchange Prods. include "Louie," "Wilfred" and "The League." Half-hour "Archer," a great worldwide spy agency, features the voice talent of H. Jon Benjamin, Aisha Tyler and Jessica Walter. Contact Stuart Levine at stuart.levine@variety.com

62nd Ace Eddie Awards: The Descendants, The Artist, Rango; TV Breaking Bad, Homeland, Curb Your Enthusiasm

Beverly Hills, February 18 The Descendants, (edited by Kevin Tent, A.C.E.) and The Artist (edited by Anne-Sophie Bion & Michel Hazanavicius) won Best Edited Feature Film (Drama) and Best Edited Feature Film (Comedy or Musical) respectively at the 62nd Annual ACE Eddie Awards tonight where trophies were handed out in nine (9) categories of film, television and documentaries. The black-tie ceremony was held in the International Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton Hotel with over 1,000 in attendance to celebrate the years best editing. Rango (edited by Craig Wood, A.C.E.) won Best Edited Animated Feature Film and Freedom Riders (edited by Lewis Erskine & Aljernon Tunsil ) won Best Edited Documentary. Television winners included Curb Your Enthusiasm – Palestinian Chicken (edited by Steven Rasch, A.C.E.) for Best Edited Half-Hour Series for Television, Breaking Bad Face Off (edited by Skip MacDonald) for Best Edited One-Hour Series for Commercial television, Homeland Pilot (edited by Jordan Goldman and David Latham) for Best Edited One-Hour Series for Non-Commercial Television, Cinema Verite (edited by Sarah Flack, A.C.E. and Robert Pulcini) for Best Edited Miniseries or Motion Picture for Television, and Anthony Bourdain – No Reservations Haiti (edited by Eric Lasby) for Best Edited Reality Series. The Student Editing Competition winner was Eric Kench of Video Symphony who beat out hundreds of competitors from film schools and universities around the country. Esteemed film editor Anne V. Coates, A.C.E. presented the ACE Eddie Award to the winner. Alexander Payne received the ACE Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year honor presented to him by Reese Witherspoon and his editor on The Descendants and several other past projects, Kevin Tent, A.C.E.. Lifetime Career Achievement Awards went to industry veterans Joel Cox, A.C.E. and Doug Ibold, A.C.E. presented by industry luminaries Clint Eastwood and Dick Wolf respectively. Their careers were highlighted with clip reels and praise from friends and colleagues during the affair. The evening was presided over by ACE President Randy Roberts, A.C.E. Serving as Master of Ceremonies was actor and comedian Patton Oswalt. This was a repeat performance for Oswalt who hosted the ACE Eddies once before. Other presenters included an all-star line up including Laurie Holden from the hit AMC series The Walking Dead, actor Kyle Chandler (Friday Night Lights, Super 8), Erika Christensen (Parenthood), Robert Forster and Matthew Lillard (The Descendants), Penelope Ann Miller and Missi Pyle (The Artist), Donald Faison (The Exes), Hannah Simone (New Girl), Jonathan Silverman and Jennifer Finnigan (Better With You). Special guests included Judy Greer from The Descendants, there to support her director Alexander Payne. WINNERS FOR 62nd ANNUAL ACE EDDIE AWARDS BEST EDITED FEATURE FILM (DRAMATIC): The Descendants Kevin Tent, A.C.E. BEST EDITED FEATURE FILM (COMEDY OR MUSICAL): The Artist Anne-Sophie Bion & Michel Hazanavicius BEST EDITED ANIMATED FEATURE FILM: Rango Craig Wood, A.C.E. BEST EDITED HALF-HOUR SERIES FOR TELEVISION: Curb Your Enthusiasm: Palestinian Chicken Steven Rasch, A.C.E. BEST EDITED ONE-HOUR SERIES FOR COMMERCIAL TELEVISION: Breaking Bad: Face Off Skip MacDonald BEST EDITED ONE-HOUR SERIES FOR NON-COMMERCIAL TELEVISION: Homeland: Pilot Jordan Goldman & David Latham BEST EDITED MINISERIES OR MOTION PICTURE FOR TELEVISION: Cinema Verite Sarah Flack, A.C.E. & Robert Pulcini BEST EDITED DOCUMENTARY: Freedom Riders Lewis Erskine & Aljernon Tunsil BEST EDITED REALITY SERIES: Anthony Bourdain – No Reservations: Haiti Eric Lasby STUDENT COMPETITION Eric Kench Video Symphony AMERICAN CINEMA EDITORS (ACE) is an honorary society of motion picture editors founded in 1950. Film editors are voted into membership on the basis of their professional achievements, their dedication to the education of others and their commitment to the craft of editing. The objectives and purposes of the AMERICAN CINEMA EDITORS are to advance the art and science of the editing profession; to increase the entertainment value of motion pictures by attaining artistic pre-eminence and scientific achievement in the creative art of editing; to bring into close alliance those editors who desire to advance the prestige and dignity of the editing profession.

Jurnee Smollett & Erik Jensen Among Latest Broadcast Pilot Signings

Jurnee Smollett has showed up a web-based insurance add NBC’s drama pilot Bad Women. Modified within the extended-running U.K. series, the project, from John Wells Prods. and Warner Bros. TV, follows the intricacies of countless unlikely women in the federal prison: a scandalous female warden, her new protg and numerous inmates — some moms, some pals — who have trouble with loyalties to people inside and outdoors. Smollett may have Gwen, a famous rap star who lives the top existence round the local club scene until she'll get busted with the DEA and finds herself tossed in to a women’s prison without bail. Smollett, repped by ICM and Store, next stars in Tyler Perrys The Marriage Counselor. Erik Jensen (Black Dark evening) has grew to become part of NBC’s drama pilot The Frontier, that involves a business that heads West from Missouri within the uncharted country inside the 1840s. Round the The brand new the new sony TV-produced show, Jensen may have one of the travelers, a deeply religious physician. Australian actress Clare Bowen remains cast just like Fundamental steps musically-driven drama pilot Nashville put together by Callie Khouri and directed by RJ Cutler. The ABC Art galleries-produced pilot is centered on the Nashville music scene which is rising and diminishing stars, including Scarlett (Bowen), a completely new-faced new arrival around. Bowen is to apply Gersh, ROAR and Sue Barnett australia wide. Madison Davenport remains cast inside the NBC comedy pilot Save Me starring Anne Heche. Round the The brand new the new sony-produced project, Davenport, repped byCESD and KLWGN, may have Heche’s precocious teenage daughter.

Paddy Considine concentrating on Time In The Locust

Flush from his success within the BAFTAs on Sunday, where he nabbed the Outstanding British Debut gong for Tyrannosaur, Paddy Considine thinks about the problem of getting out of bed his second feature film as director.According to Deadline, that film will be the Years Of The Locust, an adaptation of Jon Hotten's book concerning the area of professional muscle mass building.Hotten first let put on his blog that Considine was mixed up in project, now the BAFTA-champion themselves has confirmed that he'll be pointing the variation.Occur the the 19 nineties, the result is Ron Parker, a door-to-door sales rep switched boxing promoter, and also the loyal but naive fighter Tim Anderson.Considine also recently confirmed that he's presently concentrating on a ghost story referred to as Leaning.In truth, we don't really mind what Considine assumes next. Following a brilliance of Tyrannosaur, he could direct a film about speaking tea cups and we'd watch it.[brightcove]1136065570001[/brightcove]

Raising Hope Video: Will an imitation Girlfriend Finally Bring Jimmy and Sabrina Together?

Lucas Neff, Ashley Tisdale After hopelessly pining away for Sabrina for over a year, Raising Hope's Jimmy is finally following through. But exactly how he attempts to win her heart may surprise you. On Tuesday's episode (9:30/8:30c, Fox), Jimmy pays a nearby actress, performed by special guest star Ashley Tisdale, to make believe you be his new squeeze as he discovers that Sabrina and her boyfriend, Wyatt, may be getting good serious. "Burt and Virginia choose that enough's enough and you're ready to really up Jimmy's game for Sabrina. They tell Sabrina I've got a girlfriend," Lucas Neff informs TVGuide.com. "[Jimmy's boss] Barney is actually a part of an improv group - the area for Improv-ment Gamers - and that is the way we meet Ashley Tisdale's character, Mary-Louise." Ashley Tisdale to look on Raising Hope Does Jimmy's twisted plan focus on Sabrina? "She will get really jealous and knows that ... Jimmy may well be a better boyfriend, but it can be past too far,Inch Shannon Woodward states. So how exactly does the cast experience putting the desire-they-or-will not-they-couple together and perhaps facing the Moonlighting curse? Discover the shocking truth to discover everything and much more: Do you consider it's about time for Jimmy and Sabrina up to now? Or do you consider it's too early?

Record amounts for Berlin fest

With 250,000 tickets offered through its half way point, the Berlinale is on course to achieve a considerable attendance jump this year.The fest saw a complete 300,000 admissions this season with five days still to go to, ticket sales this year look certain to set new records.The Berlinale this year added a completely new venue, the Haus der Berliner Festspiele, round the west side.The Eu Film Market also reported a decisive increase in participants and movies.A lot more than 400 market participants are flogging films within the Martin Gropius Bau exhibition hall as well as the Marriott Hotel. Greater than 1,000 industry reps and festgoers have attended industry and occasions such as the EFM Industry Debates."Everyone else is flowing into cinemas and praising world stars for instance Shah Rukh Khan, Jennifer Aniston, Isabelle Huppert and Christian Bale," mentioned Berlinale topper Dieter Kosslick. "Everybody loves the Berlinale -- no matter how cold or icy it's in Berlin."On Tuesday the fest honored Meryl Streep getting a Golden Bear for lifetime achievement. Contact Erection dysfunction Meza at erection dysfunction.meza@mannaa.de

Syfy films circle 'Day 38'

Syfy Films is developing "Day 38" which is noisy . talks with Micrograms and Mary Viola to produce, and Richard Player to direct the found-footage thriller. Project, scripted by Chris Rossi and Gabe Scott, was produced in-house at McG's Wonderland Appear and Vision with Player -- a noted commercial director whose latest campaigns include Sim cards, Activision and Producers. It's Wonderland's/McG's first partnership with Syfy. Story is told from the objective of take a look at several stormchasers who face a Category 5 tornado and uncover themselves fighting a pressure much more than Character. Year-old SyFy Films, created just like a venture between Universal and SyFy Endeavors, made its first offer October if the bought feature rights to George R.R. Martin's superhero anthology "Wild Cards" and attracted on Melinda Snodgrass to pen the script. Variety reported Friday that SyFy Films senior V . p . Gregory Noveck made the sale for "Day 38" with APA, which repped the writing team. Micrograms directed "This Means War," which Fox opens Feb. 17. Scott written and directed "The Sentient," a nine-minute film exceeding 80 vfx shots that was put into November with Quincy Pictures using the aim of developing a complete-length feature. Crew incorporated Oscar nominees Randy Kerber as composer, Scott E. Anderson on VFX and Ron Kline as appear mixer. Scott is handled by Dork Brown of Artist Worldwide. Rossi's handled by Jennifer Levine at Untitled Entertainment. Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com

CBS NYC 22 Gets Premiere Date

Terry Kinney, Adam Goldberg CBS' new police drama NYC 22 will premiere on Sunday, April 15 at 10/9c, the network announced Wednesday.The Robert De Niro-produced cop series (formerly called The 2-2) follows six diverse NYPD rookies as they protect rough neighborhoods in Upper Manhattan.Pilot Season: CBS picks up comedies from Raising Hope, Brothers & Sisters producersThe series, starring Terry Kinney (The Good Wife, The Mentalist) , Adam Goldberg and Leelee Sobieski, will take the time-slot of CSI: Miami, which will have ended it's season.