The Help Leads SAG Individuals who win SAG-AFTRA Merger Plan Introduced

Round the only award show where every award visits an actress, the 18th Annual Screen Stars Guild Honours gave top honors for the ensembles in the Help, Boardwalk Empire, and Modern Family within the La Shrine Exposition Concentrate on Sunday.The evening features its own share of both comedy and drama. The nominated cast of Bridesmaids introduced a ongoing consuming game in regards to the title Scorsese, which received many laughs. The presentations more dramatic elements were an unpredicted win by Jean Dujardin for lead male actor inside the Artist together with an argument by SAG leader Ken Howard. For people who had been following SAGs extended journey toward merger while using American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, Howards speech will be a large onesymbolically, no less than. He came out midway using the two-hour show and momentarily upstaged the honours-season equine race getting a extended-anticipated announcement.A couple of days ago, our boards have very endorsed an idea for merger of SAG and AFTRA, Howard mentioned. While you union, SAG-AFTRA will offer the next of great entertainment for individuals.The merger plan must next visit people of SAG and AFTRA for just about any ratification election. The ultimate work for balance merger not successful in 2003, when SAG fell just missing the sixty percent approval needed in the individuals to ratify.The show appeared to become filled with many touching moments. Carrying out a standing ovation from his peers, Dick Van Dyke presented Mary Tyler Moore getting a existence achievement award. Christopher Plummer, who won for supporting male actor in Beginners, thanked his wife in order to save his existence. He recognized towards the press backstage he happen to be an awful drunk plus it was his wife who made him quit.Inside the press room, the individuals who win were very candid. Alec Baldwin, who won for male actor in the comedy series, recognized he wanted he'd been less open previously. "Most likely the very best film stars are the types you realize nothing about, he told reporters. Who maintain it very disinfected. If perhaps I'd attempted it myself in those days.Inch Octavia Spencer, who won for supporting female actor for "The Assistance,Inch needed her time while using press to go over racism and weight reduction. We must start standing to reside in and say, This can be who I am.Being quiet is going to be passive.Jessica Lange, champion of supporting female actor for American Horror Story, spoke about her acting process around the program. I came across it an amazing approach to work rather than restricting using what you're capable of singing, she referred to. Its a sizable character and I have got an enjoyable experience from it. Im open to the potential for anything happening inside the moment. I have thought it was exhilarating and surprising and luxuriate in kicking it to another level. However, in order to employment such as this could tasks are when its according to effective writing.The whole report on nominees and individuals who win is below. (Individuals who win are shown by getting an asterisk.)MOTION PICTUREOutstanding Performance Having A Cast In The Motion PictureBridesmaidsThe ArtistThe DescendantsThe Help*Evening amount of time in ParisOutstanding Performance Having A Male Actor In The Leading RoleGeorge Clooney, The DescendantsDemian Bichir, A Far Greater LifeLeonardo DiCaprio, J. EdgarJean Dujardin, The Artist*Kaira Pitt, MoneyballOutstanding Performance Having A Female Actor In The Leading RoleMichelle Williams, My Week With MarilynGlenn Close, Albert NobbsViola Davis, The Help-Meryl Streep, The Iron LadyTilda Swinton, We must Discuss KevinOutstanding Performance Having A Male Actor In The Supporting RoleNick Nolte, WarriorKenneth Branagh, My Week With MarilynArmie Hammer, J. EdgarJonah Hill, MoneyballChristopher Plummer, Beginners*Outstanding Performance Having A Female Actor In The Supporting RoleOctavia Spencer, The Help-Berenice Bejo, The ArtistJessica Chastain, The HelpMelissa McCarthy, BridesmaidsJanet McTeer, Albert NobbsOutstanding Performance Having A Stunt Ensemble In The Motion PictureThe Adjustment BureauCowboys & AliensHarry Potter as well as the Deahtly Hallows: Part II*Transformers: Dark in the MoonX-Males: First ClassTELEVISIONOutstanding Performance Having A Male Actor In The Television Movie Or MiniseriesLaurence Fishburne, ThurgoodPaul Giamatti, Too Big to Fail*Greg Kinnear, The KennedysGuy Pearce, Mildred PierceJames Forest, Too Big to FailOutstanding Performance Having A Female Actor In The Television Movie Or MiniseriesDiane Lane, Cinema VeriteMaggie Cruz, Downton AbbeyEmily Watson, Appropriate AdultBetty White-colored, The Lost ValentineKate Winslet, Mildred Pierce*Outstanding Performance Having A Male Actor In The Drama SeriesPatrick J. Adams, SuitsSteve Buscemi, Boardwalk Empire*Kyle Chandler, Friday Evening LightsBryan Cranston, Breaking BadMichael C. Hall, DexterOutstanding Performance Having A Female Actor In The Drama SeriesKathy Bates, Harrys LawGlenn Close, DamagesJessica Lange, American Horror Story*Julianna Margules, The Truly Amazing WifeKyra Sedgwick, The CloserOutstanding Performance Having A Male Actor In The Comedy SeriesAlec Baldwin, 30 Rock*Ty Burrell, Modern FamilySteve Carell, The OfficeJon Cryer, two and a half MenEric Stonestreet, Modern FamilyOutstanding Performance Having A Female Actor In The Comedy SeriesJulie Bowen, Modern FamilyEdie Falco, Nurse JackieTina Fey, 30 RockSofia Vergara, Modern FamilyBetty White-colored, Hot In Cleveland*Outstanding Performance By An Ensemble In The Drama SeriesBoardwalk Empire*Breaking BadDexterGame of ThronesThe Good WifeOutstanding Performance By An Ensemble In The Comedy Series30 RockThe Large Bang TheoryGleeModern Family*The OfficeOutstanding Performance Having A Stunt Ensemble In The Television SeriesDexterGame of Thrones*SouthlandSpartacus: Gods in the ArenaTrue Blood stream By Jessica Gardner The month of the month of january 29, 2012 "The AssistanceInch PHOTO CREDIT Dale Robinette/DreamWorks Round the only award show where every award visits an actress, the 18th Annual Screen Stars Guild Honours gave top honors for the ensembles in the Help, Boardwalk Empire, and Modern Family within the La Shrine Exposition Concentrate on Sunday.The evening features its own share of both comedy and drama. The nominated cast of Bridesmaids introduced a ongoing consuming game in regards to the title Scorsese, which received many laughs. The presentations more dramatic elements were an unpredicted win by Jean Dujardin for lead male actor inside the Artist together with an argument by SAG leader Ken Howard. For people who had been following SAGs extended journey toward merger while using American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, Howards speech will be a large onesymbolically, no less than. He came out midway using the two-hour show and momentarily upstaged the honours-season equine race getting a extended-anticipated announcement.A couple of days ago, our boards have very endorsed an idea for merger of SAG and AFTRA, Howard mentioned. While you union, SAG-AFTRA will offer the next of great entertainment for individuals.The merger plan must next visit people of SAG and AFTRA for just about any ratification election. The ultimate work for balance merger not successful in 2003, when SAG fell just missing the sixty percent approval needed in the individuals to ratify.The show appeared to become filled with many touching moments. Carrying out a standing ovation from his peers, Dick Van Dyke presented Mary Tyler Moore getting a existence achievement award. Christopher Plummer, who won for supporting male actor in Beginners, thanked his wife in order to save his existence. He recognized for the press backstage he happen to be an awful drunk plus it was his wife who made him quit.Inside the press room, the individuals who win were very candid. Alec Baldwin, who won for male actor in the comedy series, recognized he wanted he'd been less open previously. "Most likely the very best film stars are the types you realize nothing about, he told reporters. Who maintain it very disinfected. If perhaps I'd attempted it myself in individuals days.InchOctavia Spencer, who won for supporting female actor for "The Help,In . needed her time while using press to go over racism and weight reduction. We must start standing to reside in and say, This can be who I am.Being quiet is going to be passive.Jessica Lange, champion of supporting female actor for American Horror Story, spoke about her acting process around the program. I came across it an amazing approach to work rather than restricting with what you might do, she referred to. Its a sizable character which i've a good time from it. Im open to the potential for anything happening inside the moment. I have thought it was exhilarating and surprising and luxuriate in kicking it to another level. However, in order to employment similar to this could work occurs when its according to effective writing.The whole report on nominees and individuals who win is below. (Individuals who win are shown by getting an asterisk.)MOTION PICTUREOutstanding Performance Having A Cast In The Motion PictureBridesmaidsThe ArtistThe DescendantsThe Help*Evening amount of time in ParisOutstanding Performance Having A Male Actor In The Leading RoleGeorge Clooney, The DescendantsDemian Bichir, A Far Greater LifeLeonardo DiCaprio, J. EdgarJean Dujardin, The Artist*Kaira Pitt, MoneyballOutstanding Performance Having A Female Actor In The Leading RoleMichelle Williams, My Week With MarilynGlenn Close, Albert NobbsViola Davis, The Help-Meryl Streep, The Iron LadyTilda Swinton, We must Discuss KevinOutstanding Performance Having A Male Actor In The Supporting RoleNick Nolte, WarriorKenneth Branagh, My Week With MarilynArmie Hammer, J. EdgarJonah Hill, MoneyballChristopher Plummer, Beginners*Outstanding Performance Having A Female Actor In The Supporting RoleOctavia Spencer, The Help-Berenice Bejo, The ArtistJessica Chastain, The HelpMelissa McCarthy, BridesmaidsJanet McTeer, Albert NobbsOutstanding Performance Having A Stunt Ensemble In The Motion PictureThe Adjustment BureauCowboys & AliensHarry Potter as well as the Deahtly Hallows: Part II*Transformers: Dark in the MoonX-Males: First ClassTELEVISIONOutstanding Performance Having A Male Actor In The Television Movie Or MiniseriesLaurence Fishburne, ThurgoodPaul Giamatti, Too Big to Fail*Greg Kinnear, The KennedysGuy Pearce, Mildred PierceJames Forest, Too Big to FailOutstanding Performance Having A Female Actor In The Television Movie Or MiniseriesDiane Lane, Cinema VeriteMaggie Cruz, Downton AbbeyEmily Watson, Appropriate AdultBetty White-colored, The Lost ValentineKate Winslet, Mildred Pierce*Outstanding Performance Having A Male Actor In The Drama SeriesPatrick J. Adams, SuitsSteve Buscemi, Boardwalk Empire*Kyle Chandler, Friday Evening LightsBryan Cranston, Breaking BadMichael C. Hall, DexterOutstanding Performance Having A Female Actor In The Drama SeriesKathy Bates, Harrys LawGlenn Close, DamagesJessica Lange, American Horror Story*Julianna Margules, The Truly Amazing WifeKyra Sedgwick, The CloserOutstanding Performance Having A Male Actor In The Comedy SeriesAlec Baldwin, 30 Rock*Ty Burrell, Modern FamilySteve Carell, The OfficeJon Cryer, two and a half MenEric Stonestreet, Modern FamilyOutstanding Performance Having A Female Actor In The Comedy SeriesJulie Bowen, Modern FamilyEdie Falco, Nurse JackieTina Fey, 30 RockSofia Vergara, Modern FamilyBetty White-colored, Hot In Cleveland*Outstanding Performance By An Ensemble In The Drama SeriesBoardwalk Empire*Breaking BadDexterGame of ThronesThe Good WifeOutstanding Performance By An Ensemble In The Comedy Series30 RockThe Large Bang TheoryGleeModern Family*The OfficeOutstanding Performance Having A Stunt Ensemble In The Television SeriesDexterGame of Thrones*SouthlandSpartacus: Gods in the ArenaTrue Blood stream

Cox rolls out mid-price cable tier

Cox Communications, the nation's third largest cable company, said it's launching a new Cox TV Economy package for money-conscious consumers that's in between the pared-down basic and expanded channel offerings, but like basic doesn't include ESPN and some other networks. The $35 option is a midpoint between the $20 starter package and circa $60 expanded basic cable. A spokesman said the new package tested well with consumers and is being rolled out in different markets. While still a far cry from the "a la carte" programming that content companies fear, the move is another sign that consumers are eager for alternatives in difficult economic times and with viewing options multiplying. The news first came out in a regualtory filing. Cox, which has 6 million subscribers, will likely continue to promote its higher-tier, higher-cost products more heavily. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

CBS orders Bruckheimer pilot

CBS has collared a Jerry Bruckheimer TV pilot, giving a greenlight to a drama about a mother-turned-N.Y. state trooper. Warner Bros. TV's "Trooper" was penned by Aron Eli Coleite ("Heroes"). Law enforcement vehicle turns on a woman whose common-sense approach to police work. Coleite exec produces with Bruckheimer and Jonathan Littman. Bruckheimer TV's KristieAnne Reed serves as co-exec producer. "Trooper" marks Bruckheimer TV's first formal pilot greenlight of the season, though the WBTV-based shingle has big commitments from NBC for a 1980s-set wrestling drama and from ABC for a Navy SEALs drama. Contact Cynthia Littleton at cynthia.littleton@variety.com

'Magic/Bird' snags Longacre

Incoming basketball bio play "Magic/Bird" has slam-dunked its spot on Broadway, nabbing the Longacre Theater for an April opening. Production also has lined up a cast that includes Peter Scolari, Off Broadway vet Deirdre O'Connell, Rob Ray Manning Jr. and Francois Battiste, appearing alongside previously announced topliners Kevin Daniels and Tug Coker. "Magic/Bird" pounces on the Rialto vacancy left by "Chinglish," whose producers announced its closing earlier this week. Show confirms its slot in a new play lineup this season that also includes "Seminar," "Venus in Fur," "Stick Fly," "The Mountaintop" and upcoming outings "The Columnist" and "One Man, Two Guvnors." Storyline of "Magic/Bird" follows the hoops rivalry of Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, with a script developed from interviews with the two players. Show is the second sports-centric stage outing from producers Fran Kirmser and Tony Ponturo, who mounted pigskin play "Lombardi" last season. "Magic/Bird" reunites the creative team of that show, including writer Eric Simonson and helmer Thomas Kail ("In the Heights"). "Magic/Bird" begins previews March 21 ahead of an April 11 opening at the Longacre. Contact Gordon Cox at gordon.cox@variety.com

Don Cheadle: Iron Man 3 Is More Action Packed; Talks House Of Lies Lingo

First Published: January 17, 2012 10:29 AM EST Credit: Access Hollywood Caption 2012 Showtime TCAs: Don Cheadle - Iron Man 3 Is Even More Action Packed Than The First Two! LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Don Cheadle is enjoying his role as Marty Kaan on Showtimes House of Lies, but fans shouldnt worry. The series shooting schedule wont conflict with the actor taking on Iron Man 3 this spring. I have to shoot Iron Man 3 in May, he told Access Hollywood recently as he promoted his hot cable show, which he stars in and executive produces. Its manageable. I can juggle it, so Im good. The actor confirmed he has seen a version of the script, but joked it needed a little work. What did you think of it? Access asked. I wasnt in it enough, so theyre going to have to [go back to] the drawing board, he said, tongue-in-cheek. As for his real thoughts on the upcoming Marvel project, Don said compared to the first two installments this one is even more exciting. This ones a lot more the one I saw anyway, and itll change [in] five months, itll change a lot but its a lot more, its more action packed, Don told Access. Its crazy, it is though, its a lot more fun. I think the interplay between [Robert Downey Jr.s] character and my character My character is a lot more dynamic, so Im looking forward to it. Dons own show, which airs on Sunday nights at 10 PM on Showtime, sees the actor playing Marty, the head of a band of management consultants, who are called in to help out corporate America and business people in times of crisis. At times in the series, which also stars Kristen Bell, Don, as Marty, speaks straight to the camera, breaking what the actors call the fourth wall, and explaining the lingo the team use as they work out their deals. Management consulting is kind of an inside thing.[Breaking the fourth wall], I think it helps people to understand what were doing and these terminologies that we throw around. boiling the ocean, opening the kimono. its nice to take a pause and go, This is all that means, dont sweat it, youre fine. Don explained. And then we keep going. Don admitted a few of the shows fancy phrases have even crept into his own vocabulary. Ive tried not to, but Ive said, trying to drill down into this before and things like that kind of sneak their way [in], where my wife looks at me and says, Dont say that, Don said. But, its fun because its its own anthropological language and it gives you kind of an insight into who these guys are. Copyright 2012 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Broadway 'Chinglish' to close

Broadway play "Chinglish" has called it quits, setting a closing date for the end of the month. The David Henry Hwang play, which earned a mixed bag of reviews from Gotham press, never built up enough box office momentum to sustain a Rialto run. Since beginning previews Oct. 11, weekly sales have never topped $400,000, and the last month has seen the show playing to less than 40% of capacity (except during the heavily-trafficked holiday frame). Directed by Leigh Silverman, "Chinglish" initially bowed at the Goodman Theater in Chicago, where the production nabbed critical acclaim that helped spur the Broadway transfer. Storyline centers on an American businessman struggling to navigate the cultural divide when travels to China in an effort to expand his family business. Jennifer Lim, Gary Wilmes and Stephen Pucci star in the Broadway incarnation. "Chinglish" is one of several Main Stem outings this season from producers Jeffrey Richards and Jerry Frankel, whose revised version of "Porgy and Bess" opened last week and has initially posted solid sales. Tuner "Bonnie and Clyde," on the other hand, eked out only a short run before shuttering Dec. 30. Next up for Richards and Frankel is "Gore Vidal's The Best Man," opening in April. "Chinglish" closes Jan. 29 at the Longacre Theater. Contact Gordon Cox at gordon.cox@variety.com

Octavia Spencer Brought To Tears Following Golden Globe Win

First Published: January 16, 2012 11:19 AM EST Credit: Getty Images Caption The winner for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture Octavia Spencer poses with the trophy at the 69th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, January 15, 2012LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Octavia Spencer gave a passionate acceptance speech at Sundays Golden Globes after winning Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture for her role in The Help, and when she left the stage, her emotions took over. I got backstage and I just started crying, the actress revealed to Access Hollywoods Billy Bush after her big win. Its been very wonderful, the first-time Globe winner continued. This is really overwhelming. I cant even tell you. Im so overwhelmed. Im still in a state of shock Its wonderful. In addition to a Golden Globe, the 41-year-old star Tweeted that she landed congratulatory kissed from George Clooney, Bradley Cooper, Michael Fassbender, Idris Elba, director Steven Speilberg and also developed a girl crush on fellow Globe nominee Charlie Theron. The actress told Billy that she planned on celebrating with her fellow The Help co-stars, but also revealed she was looking forward to slipping into something a little more comfortable. I thought I was going to party all night but I dont have it in me. I just want to go home, wash my face, de-Spanx, she said. I got to take them off. Im triple Spanxed tonight I just want to pop them off! Copyright 2012 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.