On Borrowed Time

A Screen Australia, Screen New South Wales presentation of a Frontline Films production, in association with Australian Broadcasting Corp. (International sales: Frontline Films, Wilsons Creek.) Produced by David Bradbury. Executive producer, Jeni McMahon. Directed by David Bradbury. Written by Bradbury, Mike Rubbo.With: Paul Cox, David Wenham, Gosia Dobrowolska, Philip Adams, Bob Ellis, Julia Blake, Terry Norris, Tony Llewllyn-Jones, David Stratton, John Clarke, Chris Haywood, Aden Young, Wendy Hughes, Bob Jones. Narrator: David Wenham.A premature eulogy turns into an engaging celebration of Euro-flavored, Oz-based vet auteur Paul Cox in "On Borrowed Time." Helmed by Oscar-nominated documentarian David Bradbury ("Frontline," "Nicaragua: No Parasan"), pic captures both the charmer and the curmudgeon behind the camera while portraying Cox's wait for a liver transplant. Multiple collaborators testify to the film-maker's genius, while clips of everything from "Man of Flowers" to "Innocence" catch the arty essence of his work. A natural setup for Cox retrospectives or Oz sidebars, the docu is guaranteed fest-circuit berths. Pubcasters will also want a look. Pic begins with a withered Cox writing a memoir to pass the time while he waits for someone else with his rare blood type to die and donate his or her liver. With a frank, clear-eyed calm about his cancer, the Dutch-raised septuagenarian helmer cuts a dignified figure as he reflects on his past and his impending death. Tracking his subject's visits to a Melbourne hospital for treatment over several months, Bradbury unobtrusively augments the medical waiting game with celebratory interviews. Loyal thesps and regular players, including Wendy Hughes, Chris Haywood and longtime muse Gosia Dobrowolska, all marvel at the collision of order and chaos that characterizes Cox's shoots. Recollections focus more on the man rather than on his work, though high-quality productions from the director's 1980s heyday, including searing film a clef "My First Wife," are prominent. An appetizing array of clips nails the emotional intensity, trippy experimentation and austere beauty of Cox's capital-A arthouse features. Docu gets beyond pure hagiography with affectionate glimpses of Cox's cantankerous side. The gist of the auteur's personality is summed up by his onetime producer Philip Adams ("Lonely Hearts"), who recalls that the director spoke of "integrity" as if he was the only person who had it. Cox's sole big-budget film, "Molokai," featuring David Wenham (who narrates the docu) alongside Peter O'Toole and Kris Kristofferson, is dismissed as a debacle ruined by philistine producers. But the docu also uncovers the director's hypersensitivity to criticism; longtime Cox supporter and former Variety critic David Stratton relates the fiery response he got after filing a negative review of "Salvation," while thesp Aden Young (who edited "Salvation") laughs about being physically attacked by Cox when the two had a disagreement while working on 1994's "Exile." Bradbury's contemplative views of Cox's Melbourne milieu capture the city's gritty appeal and successfully mimic the helmer's Euro-styled eye. A 60-minute tube version is ready for Oz broadcast, but the pleasurable 87-minute length already seems too short.Camera (color, HD), Bradbury; editors, Lindi Harrison, Andrew Arestides; music, David Lewis; art director, Allan Moore; sound, Bradbury. Reviewed at Cinema 1, Chauvel Cinema, Paddington, Sydney, Nov. 23, 2011. In Brisbane Film Festival.) Running time: 87 MIN. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

Report: Kris Humphries Wants an Annulment Calls Marriage a Fraud

Kris Humphries, Kim Kardshian And also the Kim Kardashian's divorce drama continues. Kris Humphries has declared an annulment against Kardashian declaring the reality TV star "frauded" him into getting married to her, TMZ is confirming.While Kardashian has declared divorce, Humphries wants the wedding annulled rather, calling the union a staged-for-TV fraud he was unaware of. Humphries meant for the wedding to become genuine, and feels he was duped.Kourtney and Kim Take NY: 7 Signs Kim and Kris were condemned in the startWhile the basketball player is stated to possess signed a pre-nup, he claims you will find "community and quasi-community assets"at hands. He apparently also wants Kardashian to pay for his attorney's costs.Kardashian's and Humphries' reps didn't immediately react to a request comment.

Whitened House Teams With Media Companies To Warn Against Unlicensed Merchandise

Federal government authorities revealed today a number of TV, radio, print, andInternetpublic-service advertisements thatlink bogus goods including unlicensed movies and music with greater crime, lostjobs, and child labor.Intellectual property crimes “are not victimless,” Attorney General Eric Holder stated, callingthem “a significant and growing threat” to economic and national security. “With holiday shopping season now here, these details could not be striking the airwaves in a appropriate time.” One TV ad, created with the aid of MTV Systems, shows a lady picturing the misery she could create from purchasing an illegal DVD. The saying: “It’s not just a couple of dollars. … Be aware of real cost. Don’t buy fakes.” Another TV place produces an example between illegal music downloads and NY subway riders stealing tips in the guitar situation of singer-songwriter Addie Brownlee. Radio and print advertisements reinforce the theme that “you possess the energy” to prevent IP thievery. Most also direct individuals to the web site for that National Crime Prevention Council’s “Get Real” campaign. Other agencies supporting the campaign range from the Office from the U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Justin Bieber Says He Took Paternity Test

First Published: November 23, 2011 11:47 AM EST Credit: Getty Images LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Caption Justin Bieber attends the Pencils of Promise 2011 charity gala at Espace, NY City, on November 17, 2011Justin Bieber has apparently made good on his promise to take a DNA test following the now-dropped paternity suit initially filed by Mariah Yeater, who claimed the singer fathered her infant child. In a segment taped for The Late Show with David Letterman on Tuesday, the 17-year-old artist told the late night host that he had indeed supplied a DNA sample. Yeah, I took it, he said, when asked if he had completed the DNA test. They just swab your mouth. Letterman told the singer he was infuriated when he first heard Yeaters allegations. That made me see red I was so angry, he said. I could smell a weasel. I could smell a weasel too, Bieber replied with a laugh. Its pretty crazy. People make up false accusations. As for whether the allegations discouraged Bieber, the singer said the situation hasnt left him jaded. Its going to happen, he said. Being in the spotlight people can say whatever. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

AMAs 2011: Musicians to Gather in Support of Occupy Wall Street

A group of musicians are planning to show their support of the Occupy Wall Street at an event timed to start after Sunday night's American Music Awards.our editor recommendsHow Music Is Playing an Integral Role in the Occupy Wall Street ProtestsRussell Simmons Proposes Constitutional Amendment at Occupy BostonRelated Topics•Occupy Wall Street After the show, which takes place at Nokia Theatre at L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles, a discussion will take place at Villa Lounge in West Hollywood related to the movement's relationship to the entertainment community. PHOTOS: The Scene at Occupy Wall Street Members of the Los Angeles and Wall Street occupations -- including journalist-activist David DeGraw, one of the Occupy organizers and organizers -- will be present, along with musicians who support the movement against corporate greed. Doors are set to open at 8 p.m. Dozens of recording artists have already appeared or performed at OWS and other Occupy demonstrations nationwide, including former Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello, Michael Franti, Russell Simmons, Joan Baez, David Crosbyand Graham Nash. PHOTOS: The Scene at Occupy Los Angeles Several are developing projects in solidarity with the Occupy movement, whichstarted Sept. 17 in NY and has since spread to more than 2,000 cities nationwide as well as other countries. It is estimated that 9 million people are occupying public spaces worldwide. Related Topics American Music Awards Occupy AMAs 2011

Carol Burnett draws publicists' jerk

Hollywood publicists have drawn on Carol Burnett to get an eternity Achievement Award in the Intl. Cinematographers Guild's 49th annual Publicists Honours in the Beverly Hilton Hotel on February. 24. Kudo was introduced Wednesday by ICG leader Steven Poster and Henri Bollinger, Honours Committee chairman. The org noted Burnett has won six Emmys, two Golden Globes, a unique Tony Award, a Peabody Award, a Kennedy Center Recognition and also the Presidential Medal of Freedom. "Carol Burnett has already established an remarkable career along with a status for direct participation within the promotion from the shows and films by which she's starred," Bollinger stated. "She's a obvious knowledge of the role publicity plays in the prosperity of Television shows and films.Inch Previous readers from the award include George Burns, Lew Wasserman, Warren Beatty, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Clint Eastwood, Julie Andrews, Harrison Ford and Robert Zemeckis. Last year's recipient was Sylvester Stallone. Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com

'Immortals' to check the B.O. gods

Relativity Media has something to prove a few days ago as Ryan Kavanaugh's newbie distrib launches its first large-budget homegrown worldwide release, three dimensional effort "Immortals," right into a depressed domestic market -- particularly because the under-25 auds the swords-and-sandals epic is relationship have lately remained from theaters.The film bows today at 3,112 Stateside locations, which about 70% have been in three dimensional, by having an additional 31 day-and-date worldwide marketplaces via local distribs.Also bowing Stateside are Sony's Adam Sandler PG-ranked "Jack and Jill," at 3,438 playdates, while Clint Eastwood's "J. Edgar" goes wide at 1,910 locations. Warner Bros. released the pic limited on Wednesday, generating $52,645 from seven locations in NY, L.A., Bay Area, Chicago and Washington, D.C."Immortals" is anticipated to win the weekend with a few $25 million, adopted carefully by third-week holdover "Puss in Boots" and "Jack and Jill," both monitoring within the low-$20 millions.While bizzers eagerly anticipate B.O. outcomes of Relativity's first inhouse blockbuster, Kavanaugh, who spoke Tuesday at Variety's Way forward for Film Summit, strongly stated that box office makes up about merely a small part of a film's profitability: "The practical the truth is -- box office is 20% from the cake, and it is somewhat irrelevant.""Immortals" will test that theory.Relativity is uncovered for $75 million from the film's near-$90 million budget, after tax savings and foreign pre-sales, by having an roughly $35 million P&A spend that's shared by marketing partner Virgin Created. The studio stated it's certain that a $25 million opening would place the film on the right track to go into the black.Even when "Immortals" cumes $75 million locally -- an positive three-occasions multiple, because of the holiday play period -- Relativity still shares half the B.O. with participants. Ancillary profits, together with a Netflix deal, can help raise the pic's main point here, though bizzers wonder if it will likely be enough.Pic should attract worldwide auds, but Relativity's business m.o. of pre-selling foreign privileges may prevent it from enjoying much from the potential overseas bonanza. And domestic B.O. conditions happen to be sluggish recently, particularly with under-25 auds not striking the plexes.PG-ranked "Jack and Jill," allocated in a reported $80 million, should attract a mostly family aud, in addition to fans of Sandler. Pic will compete for families with "Puss," that could see a small amount of around 35% in the third frame. "Puss in Boots" may hold much better than that, however, thinking about the toon's greatly impressive 3% drop a week ago.Warner's "J. Edgar," meanwhile, is forecasted to gross $ten million-$12 million through Sunday -- consistent with 2006's "Flags in our Fathers," which cumed $33.six million.The Leonardo DiCaprio-brought biopic must have a powerful hang on the adult market the B.O.'s existing over-25 gamers, for example "Moneyball" and "The Ides of March," enter their eighth and sixth frames, correspondingly.In the niche B.O., Magnolia launches Lars von Trier's Cannes champion "Melancholia" at 15 locations in eight marketplaces.Fox Searchlight's "Martha Marcy May Marlene," which performed nicely a week ago at 98 locations, grows in the 4th frame to 183 playdates. Stateside cume is $1.two million.Vital Vantage's "ConstantlyInch increases to 70 engagements, up from 16 a week ago. Cume is much more than $500,000. Contact Andrew Stewart at andrew.stewart@variety.com

Sony Corp. Chairman, CEO Howard Stringer: 'I'm Not Leaving'

NY - Sony Corp. chairman and CEO Howard Stringer at a Wall Street Journal event on Thursday denied a recent NY Post report that his tenure at the company was close to its end. The Post had said he would drop his CEO at the end of the conglomerate's fiscal year, which finishes in March. He has overseen the company since March 2005 in would likely remain chairman, the report had said. "No, I'm not leaving the job," Stringer said Thursday when asked about the report, a video posted on the Journal's Web site shows. Interviewer Alan Murray, deputy managing editor and executive editor, online at the Wall Street Journal followed up by saying so, the executive would see Sony's transition through. Replied the Sony boss: "Yes. It depends on how long it takes. It depends on what the board says and all the rest of it...I'm fighting. I'm up for the fight." Email: Georg.Szalai@thr.com Twitter: @georgszalai Related Topics Howard Stringer Sony

Relativity Snow White pic called 'Mirror, Mirror'

Relativity Media has decided to go with "Mirror Mirror" as the title for its Snow White pic, which wrapped in mid-September under the direction of Tarsem Singh. The theatrical release date has been set for March 16 -- two and a half months ahead of the June 1 release of Universal's competing project "Snow White and the Huntsman" with Chris Hemsworth and Kristen Stewart. Relativity's project had been tentatively titled "The Brothers Grimm: Snow White." It stars Lily Collins as an exiled princess who enlists the help of seven resourceful rebels to win back her birthright and Julia Roberts as an evil queen who steals control of a kingdom. "Mirror Mirror" also Armie Hammer as Prince Andrew Alcott and Nathan Lane as the hapless and bungling servant to the queen. The film's producers are Bernie Goldmann, Ryan Kavanaugh and Brett Ratner; script was written by Melisa Wallack and Jason Keller. Contact Dave McNary at dave.mcnary@variety.com

Univision Communications Third-Quarter Financials Improve

The the spanish language language-language media giant Univision Communications on Friday reported more effective third-quarter financials because the conclusion elevated due to a little revenue gain and a number of special factors. The business, introduced by leader and Boss Randy Falco and chairman Haim Saban, released an every three several weeks profit of $290 million, compared to some year-ago profit of $44.millions of. Greater revenue growth, reduced amortization of deferred financing costs and having less a $1.8 million investment loss together with a $2 million impairment loss which were a continue the season-ago period aided the final outcome, even though restructuring, severance and related charges rose from $2.millions of to $4.9 million. Modified operating earnings before depreciation and amortization, yet another way of calculating profitability, elevated 1.9 % to $236.2 million. Revenue rose 1.7 percent to $584.6 000 0000 with slight gains in TV, radio and interactive media revenue. "Univision's solid third quarter results reflect the continuing strength within our multi-platform characteristics, including our flagship television network, which beat ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX to put # 1 in primetime among grownups 18-34 for the entire third quarter," mentioned Falco. "Furthermore, we have been controlling expenses in the challenging macroeconomic atmosphere and reaping helpful benefits round the groundswell of internet marketer demand carrying out a 2010 Census." Searching ahead, the Boss mentioned Univision is dedicated to such new revenue streams as retransmission consent and digital distribution deals. "After we transfer towards the fourth quarter and 2012, we are dedicated to changing our momentum with retransmission consent discussions as well as the development of our multi-platform content income generating strategy," he mentioned."Our recent agreement with leading over-the-top distributor Hulu is simply the to start many steps we are taking to make certain that people anticipate the ever-changing media consumption habits of Hispanic clients and seed the ground for future revenue growth." Email: Georg.Szalai@thr.com Twitter: @georgszalai Related Subjects Univision Communications Earnings