CNN adds Frum, Cardona to election team

CNN has nabbed among each: Former National Review author David Frum and Democratic strategist Maria Cardona have grew to become an associate of CNN with time for your run-around the 2012 elections. Frum has held posts at orgs within the Wall Street Journal, where he went the paper's op-erection dysfunction page, for the second Rose rose bush White-colored House, where he socialized as special assistant and speechwriter to George W. Rose rose bush. Cardona heads everyone matters practice at D.C.-based lobbyist strategy firm Dewey Square Group, where she founded Hispanic-focused division Latinovations she's labored as consultant for the Hillary Clinton 2008 presidential campaign to ensure that as communications director for your Democratic National Committee. She'll also result in CNN en Espanol. Contact Mike Thielman at mike.thielman@variety.com

Is Leonardo DiCaprio's 'Satori' The Following 'Bourne' Franchise?

By Sterling Wong Is Leonardo DiCaprio the following large action star? The significantly acclaimed actor continues to be known lately for additional Oscar-baity fare such as the approaching J. Edgar, however it appears like the heavens attempting to shake some misconception. Hes registered to utilize Quentin Tarantino because the villain in Django Unchained, and today DiCaprio is placed to kick some butt because the star of Satori, a movie adaptation of Don Winslows best-selling novel. Occur the Cold War era from the nineteen fifties, DiCaprio will have Nicholai Hel, a Westerner who was raised in Japan and becomes a specialist in fighting techinques and Go, a Japanese chess game, reviews Deadline. Hel is employed through the CIA to assassinate a Soviet ambassador to China, but he's tricked and needs to run for his existence as various intelligence agencies chase after him. There is no loss of memory involved, but were certainly seeing some distinct commonalities between DiCaprios Hel and Matt Damons Jason Bourne, with the CIA unfaithfulness and Hel and Bournes hyper-intelligence. Like Bourne, "Satori" may have an worldwide feel into it: besides getting a brief history in Japan, the film will even see DiCaprios character making his way across Vietnam as hes chased by antagonists from America, China, Russia and France, amongst others. Indeed, if "Satori" works out to become a hit, it's stated that Warner Bros. hopes to build up it right into a effective franchise similar to the "Bourne" series. "Satori" won't be the very first film adaptation of the Don Winslow property. The writer has another book, Savages, within the giant screen works. Directed by Oliver Stone, this movie features an ensemble cast which includes Travolta Qantas Video, Salma Hayek, Blake Lively, Benicio Del Toro and Emile Hirsch. Having a scheduled release date of September 28, 2012, Savages looks prone to hit theaters much sooner than Satori. Outdoors of "Satori," DiCaprio is presently busy filming Baz Luhrmanns The Truly Amazing Gatsby and after that's completed, he'll move onto Django Unchained, that is likely to keep him busy until spring 2012. So, it appears like action fans must be patient, and meanwhile, we are able to get our "Bourne" fix using the Jeremy Renner reboot, The Bourne Legacy, which is launched the coming year. Exactly what do you think about Leonardo DiCaprio being an action star? Inform us within the comments or on Twitter!

Moviefone Lets You Cast the Amanda Knox Movie

Moments ago, the murder conviction in the Amanda Knox trial was overturned, meaning 26-year-old American will be set free after nearly four years in prison. Considering the media hoopla surrounding this case, it's only natural to assume a theatrical movie* will be made sooner rather than later. With that in mind: Who should play Amanda Knox? [*There was a made-for-TV film about Amanda Knox on Lifetime earlier this year with Hayden Panettiere as Knox and Marcia Gay Harden as her mother. For purposes of this poll, Panettiere can be considered for the "sequel."] Who Should Play Amanda Knox?Emma RobertsEvan Rachel WoodRooney MaraKate MaraAmber TamblynMegan "Foxy" FoxAimee TeegardenMia WasikowskaScarlett JohanssonKeira KnightleyJennifer LawrenceHayden Panettiere (for a possible sequel)Vote Image courtesy of AP Photo/Stefano Medici

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Japan's Wowow takes 'Episodes'

Tokyo, japan, japan -- Wowow, the operator of Japan's finest private entertainment funnel service for satellite and cable, has acquired the initial two skeins in the U.K.-U.S. comedy show "Episodes" from Hat Trick Intl., the distribution arm of U.K.-based Hat Trick Productions. The initial skein will bow on Wowow this November, while using second skedded to air in 2012. The show, which was first broadcast on Showtime and BBC2, has since been licensed to more 180 nations. The sale was closed as of this year's Mipcom. Beginning March. 1, Wowow remains broadcasting a completely new funnel selection on broadcast satellite made up of Wowow Prime (foreign dramas, photos together with other general programming), the Wowow Live (live concerts and occasions) and Wowow Cinema (new and classic photos) strands. The whole of clients to all or any three strands is 2.4 million. Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com

'Dancing Using the Stars' Studio Receives Letter That contains Whitened Powder

A whitened powdery substance was discovered inside a letter envelope at CBS television galleries for that second amount of time in as numerous several weeks, the La Occasions reported.our editor recommendsCBS TV Galleries Receive Letter That contains Whitened Powder The substance was discovered Wednesday inside a letter addressed to Dwts the ABC show is shot in the galleries. Government bodies taken care of immediately the phone call, that was made around 3 p.m., in the galleries, situated in the 7800 block of Beverly Boulevard. The La Police Department's hazardous materials unit found the substance to become harmless. Recently, an identical substance was delivered to Late Late Show host Craig Ferguson inside a letter which was opened up within an isolated area. That substance also was considered harmless. Ferguson later joked concerning the incident on Twitter: "Finally some office drama that isn't about Craig's hair! FYI: Your hair is hot. Anthrax scare, less.Inch Related Subjects Craig Ferguson Dwts CBS Television Galleries

Glam Slam: The Fashion Fruits Of My Labor

By Ryan PattersonLOS ANGELES, Calif. -- How cute are these boots? This is my daughter wearing the Missoni for Target rain boots I got her. I, like many, many, many people was going crazy trying to buy the stuff when the site crashed. You might recall from my previous blog, about the debut of the Missoni collection, that my husband stayed up all night trying to help me order online and then we both hit the stores only to find mostly empty shelves. I now owe him a racing weekend, but what can I say? The guy went beyond the call of duty! I was finally able to get through and order a few things, which have been trickling in. The first to arrive were these boots and my daughter absolutely LOVES them. Even though it doesnt really rain here- shes already been wearing them every day. Sometimes when you order online and dont get to see the product first, you dont know what the quality will be like. Weve all been there, right? Well, I was pleasantly surprised by the Missoni line. The metallic Spacedye shell and matching cardigan I ordered for myself have come in and they are quite nice. Sometimes rayon and polyester can be scratchy, but this fabric doesnt look or feel cheap. The silk print scarf I got looks far more expensive than the $19.99 it cost! All of the clothing we got for our daughter is beyond adorable and will hold up well at preschool- the ultimate test! The only bummer is that while trying to order on that crazy day when the site crashed, I ordered the wrong sweater, so I didnt get the one thing that I really wanted for myself. Oh well, theres always eBay. All in all, I thought this was probably the best designer collaboration Target has done and thats from someone who has bought from pretty much every collection. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved.This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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Roman Polanski Apologizes to Woman He Sexually Assaulted in New Documentary

ZURICH, Switzerland -- Director Roman Polanski publicly apologized to Samantha Greimer, the woman he sexually assaulted 33 years ago, in a new documentary that had its world premiere Tuesday at the Zurich Film Festival.our editor recommends'Carnage' Trailer: Kate Winslet and Jodie Foster Freak Out in Roman Polanski's Film Adaptation (Video)Kate Winslet, Jodie Foster Shooting Roman Polanski's 'God of Carnage' in ParisFrom 'Avatar' to Roman Polanski, the Top Entertainment Stories of the Year OverseasRead Roman Polanski's Dismissal Request...If You Have A Day To KillRoman Polanski Accepts European Film Award Via Skype "She is a double victim: my victim and a victim of the press," the Oscar-winning director says near the end of Laurent Bouzereau's Roman Polanski: A Film Memoir. But those hoping this new documentary would provide further evidence for or against Polanski in the case that led him to flee America back in 1978 will be disappointed. The film, shot while Polanski was under house arrest in Switzerland two years ago awaiting possible extradition, offers little new information not already in the public record. STORY: Roman Polanski Tells His Side of the Story in New Documentary It is also unlikely to sway anyone on the fence in the Polanski case. The film -- one long, wide-ranging conversation between Polanski and his old friend and colleague, producer Andrew Braunsberg -- makes no claim to objectivity. It repeats charges of legal manipulation and corruption in the original 1978 trial that were first brought up in Marina Zenovich's 2008 doc Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired, which first reignited interest in the case. But it does not bring any new evidence or revelations to the table. Instead, what Bouzereau's film offers is Polanski's version of the story of his life. If there are any surprises to be had in Roman Polanski: A Film Memoir, they may be for people expecting a monster to see instead a human being, thoughtful, eloquent and emotional as he reflects on what, by any accounts, has been an extraordinary life. STORY: Roman Polanski Receives Standing Ovation at Zurich Film Festival The Greimer case takes up only a small portion of the film. The bulk is dedicated to Polanski's childhood in German-occupied Poland, including his escape from the Warsaw ghetto and his early life and career. The film is mainly Polanski himself talking, with occasional questions and reflections from Braunsberg and short clips of Polanski's films, particularly the 2002 Oscar winner The Pianist. Polanski chose to use the 2011 Zurich Film Festival as the platform for the world premiere of the documentary, picking the date almost two years to the day when he was arrested here en route to a ceremony to receive a lifetime achievement award. STORY: Roman Polanski Returns to Scene of 2009 Arrest He finally picked up the Zurich lifetime honor Tuesday and received a thunderous standing ovation from the crowd, which included Laurence Fishburne, this year's head of the Zurich Jury. "Better late than never," Polanski quipped. The 78-year-old director then thanked everyone who supported him during his incarceration and eight-month house arrest before a Swiss judge ruled not to extradite. In particular, he thanked the members of the Zurich prison staff for making his stay two years ago bearable. "I'm not kidding, far from it," he added, after the line got a laugh from the audience. Related Topics International Roman Polanski

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