'X Factor' surges at finish line

A relative ratings surge for the opening-season finale of "The X Factor" pushed Fox to a primetime victory Thursday. According to preliminary nationals from Nielsen, "X Factor" (3.8 rating/11 share in 18-49, 12.4 million viewers overall) improved more than 33% in its demo rating compared to the previous week and more than 20% in overall viewers. It was the program's best-performing Thursday since Oct. 6 and Fox's most-watched entertainment telecast since premiere week. In its final halfhour, "X Factor" peaked at 4.2/12 in 18-49 and 13.8 million overall. Airing repeats, CBS was second on the night among the networks, led by "The Big Bang Theory" (2.6/8, 9.1 million), followed by "Rules of Engagement" (1.9/6, 6.8 million), "Person of Interest" (1.6/5, 7.9 million) and "The Mentalist" (1.5/4, 8.2 million). CBS' 18-49 rating declined during the final two hours even as its overall viewership rose. Thanks to the latest edition of its stripped gameshow "Who's Still Standing" (1.5/5, 5.2 million), NBC narrowly grabbed third-place honors. Repeats of "The Office" (0.9/2, 2.2 million) and "Whitney" (0.8/2, 1.9 million) preceded a burnoff episode of terminated drama "Prime Suspect" (1.0/3, 4.3 million). ABC came in fourth with repeats of holiday specials "Prep and Landing" (1.1/3, 3.8 million), "Prep and Landing: Naughty vs. Nice" (1.1/3, 3.7 million) and "I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown" (1.1/3, 3.6 million), followed by "Grey's Anatomy" (0.7/2, 2.5 million). The CW aired reruns of "The Vampire Diaries" (0.4/1, 1.4 million) and "The Secret Circle" (0.5/1, 1.4 million). Univision made a dent at 9 p.m. with "La Fuerza del Destino" (1.8/5, 4.6 million), edging CBS for second place in the hour among viewers 18-49. Preliminary 18-49 averages for the night: Fox 3.8/11, CBS 1.8/5, Univision 1.4/4, NBC 1.1/3, ABC 1.0/3, CW 0.5/1. In total viewers: Fox 12.4 million, CBS 8.0 million, NBC 3.9 million, Univision 3.6 million, ABC 3.3 million, CW 1.7 million. Contact Jon Weisman at jon.weisman@variety.com

New poster for Abraham Lincoln subsequently: Vampire Hunter

twentieth century Fox have launched a brand new poster for Abraham Lincoln subsequently: Vampire Hunter, and it is among individuals great lenticular jobs that changes with respect to the position that your perception.1 1 / 2 of the look shows old Abe sitting within the Oblong Office, although another transposes him into the rear of beyond, clutching an axe and illuminated through the light of the full moon.Directed by Timur Bekmambetov and modified from Seth Grahame-Smith's book, the film sees Benjamin Master star being an alternate version from the sixteenth leader from the USA, who occupies a secret existence of demon-slaying after his mother is wiped out with a supernatural creature.The supporting cast consists of the kind of Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Dominic Cooper and Rufus Sewell, although Tim Burton has added his Medieval influence inside a production capacity.Abraham Lincoln subsequently: Vampire Hunter opens within the United kingdom on 2 August 2012. Browse the new poster in most its double-on the sides glory, below.

AP Partners With WhoSay To License Photos, Video

NY (AP) The Associated Press said Wednesday that it has entered into a partnership with WhoSay Inc., a company that helps celebrities manage interactions with fans through social networks and traditional media outlets.The AP will give celebrities who are members of WhoSay the option to provide exclusive, personal photos and videos to the AP for licensing to major media companies worldwide.The AP will also provide photo services at events upon the request of WhoSay members. The members will own the images while giving the AP the ability to license them.WhoSay has hundreds of film, television and sports personalities who are clients, including Charlie Sheen, Lindsay Lohan, Tom Hanks, Rihanna and Sofia Vergara. The company was cofounded by talent agency Creative Artists Agency, with funding from investors including Amazon Investments LLC, Greylock Partners and High Peaks Ventures.The company puts celebrities in greater control of and offers the opportunity to profit from their photographic lives. It also allows them to spread their social media posts easily across sites like Twitter and Facebook. As an example, Vergara posted a picture of a family lunch in Miami last month. The photo has a copyright symbol, indicating she owns it and can make money from it if, say, a magazine wants to publish it.WhoSay has also agreed to allow AP journalists to post photos and videos onto its platform for distribution onto social networks. Twenty AP journalists will initially participate in the agreement."We continue to look for new ways to innovate in the social media space, and this agreement does so in the photo marketplace and with our journalists," said Lou Ferrara, vice president and managing editor who oversees AP's social media efforts.Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.Founded in 1846, The Associated Press is the world's largest source of independent information. On any given day, more than half the world's population sees news from AP.Copyright 2011 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Box Office Preview: 'Sherlock Holmes,' 'Alvin' Installments Kick Off Christmas Parade

ABC"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" ABC has canceled Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.our editor recommendsThe Kardashians Throw Anti-Bullying Rally With Demi Lovato on 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' (Video)'Extreme Makeover' Host Ty Pennington Joins New ABC Daytime Show'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition': Michelle Obama to Guest Star on the ABC Reality Series The network has opted not to move forward with the series in its weekly format, The Hollywood Reporter has learned exclusively. ABC, however, will air four special episodes after its current ninth season ends its run on Jan. 13 with its 200th episode. The series, which features host Ty Pennington and a team including designer Michael Moloney visiting and rebuilding the homes of families in need, premiered in 2003 as a 13-part special to 12 million viewers on a Wednesday night, moving to its initial home on Sundays where it became a regular staple for its first eight seasons. The Extreme Makeover spinoff continued to grow, cracking the top 20 in viewership in its second season, averaging 15.8 million viewers per episode as it made its way to visit all 50 states helping veterans, victims of natural disasters, the homeless and foster care and adoption organizations. To date, the team has designed and rebuilt more than 200 homes, in addition to firehouses, schools, daycares and more. ABC moved the series to Fridays this year where it has struggled to attract the same audience -- despite a slate of high-profile guests including first lady Michelle Obama and the Kardashians -- against competition including Fox's Kitchen Nightmares and scripted offerings including A Gifted Man. Its most recent episode, airing against CBS' holiday broadcast of Frosty the Snowman (7.3 million), drew 5.1 million viewers and a 1.3 rating in the advertiser-coveted adults 18-49 demographic. The decision to air four specials follows a similar model Fox incorporated for America's Most Wanted. The long-running law-enforcement series, hosted by John Walsh, was canceled as a weekly series in May with Fox opting to air four quarterly specials. (Lifetime has since picked up the series for a 25th season.) "It is with a somber heart I close this chapter, but with such excitement I begin the next one," Moloney said in a statement to THR. "I have EM:HE to thank for the platform I have to continue doing good work and great design in 2012 and on." Pennington, meanwhile, has already lined up a new gig, ABC's upcoming daytime health and lifestyle series The Revolution, set to premiere in January. He joins Tim Gunn and Harley Pasternak. Pennington later posted a statement on his Web site thanking the network, fans and those associated with the show for their support for what he called "the greatest job of my life." "I believe the spirit of what we have done across the country for over 200 families will continue to inspire," he wrote. It has been an honor to work side by side with the EMHE families, builders, and thousands of volunteers who have proven that good hearts can and do change the world." The series has earned two Emmys for outstanding reality program in its nine-year run, with another year of eligibility to go. Email: Lesley.Goldberg@thr.com; Twitter: @Snoodit ABC Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

'American Horror Story' Scares Up Golden Globe Nominations

It certainly is great to determine genre game titles reach the honours shows, and that's why we are excited that Ryan Murphy and Kaira Falchuk's "American Horror Story" continues to be nominated for any Golden Globe within the Drama Series category. The Harmon family as well as their supernatural roommates are facing other beginners such as the much-loved "Bet on Thrones." Champion also go to the sharp-tongued Jessica Lange's Constance Langdon, who's nominated within the Best Supporting Actress category. Does the horror series stand an opportunity this year? Ponder that, and educate yourself around the relaxation of the week's horror news beyond the break. New "[REC] 3: Genesis" Trailer Hits The bad dreams continue with a brand new trailer for "[REC] 3: Genesis" the 3rd installment within the terrifying found footage series. [REC] and [REC] 2 co-director Paco Plaza informs the storyline that happens only a couple of hrs prior to the first film's carnage starts in a wedding, even. Stars Leticia Dolera and Diego Martin see their big day become an utter bloodbath (like it!). Wedding alarms ring in The spanish language theaters on March 30, which hopefully means we'll be visiting a release date within the U.S. sometime soon. 'Saw' Authors 'Rise' At Warner Bros. Deadline has not shared much in regards to a new action/sci-fi pitch circulating at Warner Siblings, but we observed two familiar names in the genre world. "Saw" authors Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan have partnered with "The Ring" producer along with a fledgling film writer for any project they are calling "Rise." The horror duo lately done the "Piranha 3DD" script and there is some ambiguous info going swimming on IMDb in regards to a "Collector" follow up, so we are curious to determine how that one pans out for that team. 'Paradise' Hopefully Found Soon For Legendary Pictures Alex Proyas' good versus. evil action epic, "Paradise Lost" in line with the classic John Milton poem has hit a financial roadblock. Legendary Pictures exceeded their $120 million mark, meaning it's to enter board to create some cuts. Hopefully that does not mean any changes for that cast which includes Bradley Cooper, Casey Affleck, and Dominic Purcell. We'll uphold with patience for the time being to determine where things go, because we actually want to understand what Bradley Cooper appears like as Lucifer. Stop Motion Animated Hellfire Not Far Off There is a new stop motion animation feature that transmits anyone to hell to lose for those eternity. Two close friends attempt to save their buddy, but all individuals annoying devils attempt to stop them since the dark ones could be pretty greedy if this involves meeting their monthly quota. Nick Swardson ("Reno 911") and TJ Burns ("Cloverfield," "Make him the Greek") is going to be showing up within the R-ranked animation that begins shooting in The month of january. Are you going to brave the awful take a look? Universal Conjures 'Daughter of Smoke and Bone' Universal just scooped in the privileges to Laini Taylor's youthful adult novel, "Daughter of Smoke and Bone" a recently released story that Vital attempted to snag several days ago. A 17-year-old art student is distributed around the globe to gather teeth by her father. She's unsure why (guess this family does not talk much ), but an encounter by having an angel discloses everything her family members have been hiding. Otherworldly adventures ensue. Perhaps you have browse the book yet, and would you see that one making a fascinating translation towards the giant screen? " target="_blank">Watch the Unnerving New Trailer for IFC's 'Kill List' Should you weren't having to pay attention, IFC's "Kill List" arrives on VOD on The month of january 4 along with a creepy new trailer has showed up for Ben Wheatley's movie. The film finds an ex-soldier like a contract killer who's grappling using the devastating aftermath carrying out a botched job in Kiev. He presses up with an unusual, new assignment, but soon knows that his world is starting to solve. Inform us that which you think about this week's Horror Bites within the comments section as well as on Twitter!

Snowtown Finds Favor With Marrakesh Jury, From Bounds Nabs Grand Prize

Justin Kurzels Snowtown was granted the Jury Prize within the eleventh Marrakesh Worldwide Film Festival on Saturday evening. (The mental thriller went in Experts Week within the Cannes Film Festival taken where IFC Evening time selected up for U . s . States rights.) Star Daniel Henshall was the most effective actor prize champion in Marrakesh. Frederikke Aspocks From Bounds needed the fest’s Grand Prize.The most effective pointing award was presented with to Gianluca and Massimiliano P Serio for your Italian dramaSeven Functions Of Whim. Joslyn Jensen acquired the most effective actress award for Without, a film by Mark Jackson that needed advantage of Kickstarter, went in Slamdance, and was recently nominated for your ‘Best Film Not Playing Inside A Theater In Your Town’ prize within the Gotham Honours.

'Rock of Ages' Trailer to Premiere Before 'Sherlock Holmes'

The Hollywood Reporter's Women in Entertainment Power 100 breakfast, which HBO's Sue Naegle described as "estrogen meets ambition," was held Dec 7 at the Beverly Hills Hotel.our editor recommendsJane Fonda Opens Up About Her Father, Her Return to Acting and the Lesson She Learned From Warren BeattyThe Scene at THR's 2011 Women In Entertainment Power 100 BreakfastAnne Sweeney Tops THR's 2011 Women in Entertainment Power 100 ListKim Kardashian Attends THR's Women in Entertainment BreakfastBonnie Hammer Reveals E! Rebranding Plans; Wants Up to Four New Kardashian Spinoffs13 Female Power-Players Who Rule the WorldRelated Topics•Women in Entertainment The annual breakfast, which Summit's Nancy Kirkpatrick said is "the one event of the year that says, 'You go girl,' "began at 8 am with a reception at the hotel's Crystal Ballroom where Sony's Amy Pascal said she feels what's best about the affair is "it's great for young women to see they can do anything in the business." PHOTOS: The Scene at THR's 2011 Women In Entertainment Power 100 Breakfast The program kicked off with an intro from Chelsea Handler, who began by saying, "I have no idea why there are so many f***ing men here." She was followed by THR editorial director Janice Min who said the bottom line on the WIE Power 100 issue is: "You want to be on it and we want you to be on it." Afterward, Lifetime's Nancy Dubuc, who spoke about the need for women to mentor each other, drew applause when she said, "We know the most dangerous thing for the men at the top is for the women to be talking" and helping each other. PHOTOS: THR's 2011 Women in Entertainment Power 100 Kirsten Dunst then introduced Pascal who paid tribute to the late producer Laura Ziskin and began by saying, "I had no idea how much her death would affect me. There are big holes left in so many lives." Before a video clip played, she told a story of how, when Ziskin's ashes were scattered from the Santa Monica pier, dolphins suddenly appeared and began splashing in the water. "I swear this happened," said Pascal. "We were sure that somehow Laura was able to produce that too." COMPLETE LIST: 2011 Women in Entertainment Power 100 The Help author Katheryn Stockett was joined by Octavia Spencer and Viola Davis to speak about THR's mentoring program and how this helps young women "discover their own beautiful self-worth." The heavy-set Spencer got a laugh when she began by telling the photographers to "aim high. That's where the money is" and joined with Davis in introducing who this year's mentees will be. THR publisher, senior vpLynne Segall thanked the event's sponsors and organizers before Sherry Lansing spoke regarding honoree Jane Fonda. The former Paramount head told a story of working with Fonda when she was a producer on The China Syndrome and being told by the studio execs that the film's name must be changed, news that Lansing dutifully passed on to the actress. "Are you a corporate tool?" was Fonda's reaction. "Where are your instincts? Your values? Are just carrying their water?" Lansing said this was her first experience with how "non-compromising" the actress could be. Fonda then began her remarks by saying, "Did I really say corporate tool? No wonder people didn't like me." She accepted the award, which is shaped like a small crystal block, and joked, "it's made out of a chunk of the glass ceiling that Sherry broke." She also corrected Lansing who said Fonda was engaged to Richard Perry by saying she was "in love with" the record producer but there were no wedding plans. She got a laugh when she did a quick run through of the times she's been married and then not. Fonda then spoke on the subject of how until women hold decisive positions in the industry films won't reflect "the fascinating complexity of women's lives." She ended her remarks by saying, "In the spirit of Laura Ziskin, let's keep moving forward." Women in Entertainment is presented by Lifetime. Other sponsors include Audi, BCBGMAXAZRIA Group, Gersh, Guggenheim Partners, Marina B, Scandia Down. PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery THR's 2011 Women in Entertainment Power 100 Related Topics Chelsea Handler Kirsten Dunst Nancy Dubac Women in Entertainment Sue Naegle Women in Entertainment 2011 Nancy Kirkpatrick

Bravo encourages Maker in program strategy

With programming topper Andy Cohen's role at Bravo happen to be reduced because he devote his time for you to "Watch What Goes On Live", the cabler has upped David Maker to Vice president of program strategy and purchases. Maker, whose previous publish in the network was director of proper program planning, works under Jerry Leo, that has absorbed a lot of Cohen's old duties. Within the new role, Maker will supervise arranging, series rollout planning, movie and series purchases and lead programming support for that net's marketing and advertising. Maker has done a number of Bravo's high-profile choices during the last couple of years -- various iterations from the "Real Average women" franchise, "Top Chef Masters" and "Uniform Matchmaker." Just before his time in the cabler, he labored being an NBC page. Cohen is dedicating the majority of his time for you to "Watch What Goes On Live," that is set to grow to some five-a-week strip in The month of january. Contact Mike Thielman at mike.thielman@variety.com

Golden Frog hops to Dylewska

From a pool of fest sensations including "Tree of Life," "Melancholia," "We Need to Talk About Kevin" and "Shame," Poland's 19th Plus Camerimage, which honors cinematographers, bestowed its Golden Frog on local d.p. Jolanta Dylewska for her work on Warsaw native Agnieszka Holland's "In Darkness." The jury included director Roger Donaldson, film critic Elvis Mitchell and d.p. Dante Spinotti, who will receive the American Society of Cinematographers' lifetime achievement award in February. "Suicide Room," directed by Jan Komasa and shot by Radoslaw Ladczuk, took top prize in the Polish film competition, while the Laszlo Kovacs Student Award went to d.p. Balazs Revesz and director Balasz Simonyi for their work on "Finale." Helmer/d.p. Tomasz Wolski took the Golden Frog in the feature doc competition for "Doctors." Karl Markovics won the Directors Debuts sidebar for "Breathing" and Radoslaw Ladczuk took the Cinematographers Debuts honor for "Suicide Room." Among fest guests, Aussie d.p. John Seale, known for his work with Anthony Minghella ("The English Patient," "Cold Mountain"), was honored for lifetime achievement, as were production designer Jack Fisk ("Tree of Life," "There Will Be Blood"), Austrian actor Klaus Maria Brandauer ("Mephisto," "Out of Africa") and director/d.p. tandem Todd Haynes and Ed Lachman. Others given tributes included Polish helmer Andrzej Wadja ("Ashes and Diamonds") and documentarian Albert Maysles ("Gimme Shelter"). The eight-day fest took place in Bydgoszcz for the second year after a disagreement with city officials in its longtime home of Lodz forced the move. Contact Steve Chagollan at steve.chagollan@variety.com