Brian Austin Green Sues Ex Vanessa Marcil-Giovinazzi

Vanessa Marcil, Brian Austin Green Brian Austin Green is suing his former Beverly Hills, 90210 costar -- and the mother of his son -- Vanessa Marcil-Giovinazzi, according to TMZ. See photos of Brian Austin Green through the years Green, 38, filed papers with a Los Angeles court stating that he lent his ex over $200,000 while they were dating. The actor says he asked Marcil-Giovinazzi, 43, to repay the loans, most recently in November 2011, but she never did. Green is seeking repayment of all the money plus unspecified damages. Check out more of today's news Green and Marcil-Giovinazzi had a son Kassius, now 9, in 2002. After the two split, Green went on to marry Megan Fox while Marcil married CSI: NY actor Carmine Giovinazzi, both in 2010.

Starz, Weinsteins, Electus on 'Marco Polo' trek

AlbrechtSilvermanB. WeinsteinH. WeinsteinStarz is partnering with the Weinstein Co. and Electus on new original series "Marco Polo," with an eye toward a premiere in the second half of 2013. Harvey Weinstein developed the idea through conversations with Starz prexy/CEO Chris Albrecht, presenting it to Electus topper Ben Silverman and bringing on John Fusco ("Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron") to write the pilot. Described as a character-driven, martial arts epic that will lense in China, Weinstein billed the series as "one of the most expensive shows ever done for pay TV.""Marco" will kick off in the fa-mous explorer's early years in the court of Kublai Khan. "It's a great challenge to do and hopefully a legacy television show," Weinstein told Variety, adding that "the fact that (Fusco) had traveled the Silk Road and was knowledgeable about Marco Polo was quite amazing,"The series will have elements of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" elements. "Clearly this is a powerful story that has European roots and Asian components and is inherently a global story," Silverman said. It falls into the wheelhouse of Starz, which has featured such shows as "Spartacus" and "Camelot." A 10-hour first season, including a two-hour premiere, is planned."We certainly have a lot of interest in these semi-historical period pieces," Albrecht said, "because I think they can be a lot of fun and play well, but they have to be more than just a retelling of history. When Harvey came to tell me it was 'Marco Polo as Indiana Jones,' that sounds like a really cool idea."Silverman and Albrecht added that combining that with martial arts and an exotic location that television has rarely explored helped seal the deal."It is very ambitious," Silverman said. "We want to make a big epic series with visual trademarks that haven't been seen in scripted television before."Fusco, Weinstein and Silverman will exec produce alongside Bob Weinstein. Producers are aiming to begin principal shooting this summer in China at two main locations. The Marco Polo role is the only series regular who will be Caucasian. "Much of casting will have to be done with Asian actors and hopefully Chinese actors," Albrecht said, "because we want to make this authentic as possible."Starz Entertainment will own the exclusive license to the domestic premium pay TV rights and certain digital rights to the series for the Starz network, while Starz's Anchor Bay arm will distribute the property in the United States in homevideo. The Weinstein Co. and Electus Intl. control all remaining rights."Understanding the international marketplace as well as production," Albrecht said, "(Weinstein and Electus) have gone off and not just put together the resources to do this justice, but also the relationships in China that will hopefully allow us to do an ongoing series in China, which is very different from doing a theatrical movie for X number of weeks. ... This will be expensive, but they've put together a great production team."Starz' next series premiere is another period piece, albeit a more recent period: 1959-set "Magic City," which bows April 6 with Mitch Glazer exec producing."We're looking for these highly entertaining, fun, high-quality, popcorn-type shows that potentially have a broad appeal," Albrecht said. "We're going to bring the audience to a place where they're going to want to visit on a regular basis." Contact Jon Weisman at jon.weisman@variety.com

Mark Harmon States Hes Prepared To Tangle With Jamie Lee Curtis On NCIS

First Released: The month of january 11, 2012 9:54 PM EST Credit: Getty Images Caption Mark Harmon, Jamie Lee CurtisLOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Jamie Lee Curtis is preparing to shake some misconception both romantically and appropriately for Mark Harmons Leroy Jethro Gibbs on NCIS later this year. We havent discussed his personal existence in some time and were going to introduce a lady thats getting people going, show boss Gary Glasberg told AccessHollywood.com on Wednesday in the Television Experts Association Winter Session 2012, when requested about future plans for that popular character. Just search for Jamie Lee Curtis. To date, the actress has signed on for 2 episodes, also it seems that you will see a some kind of spark between Curtis un named character and Harmons . Were preparing that episode at this time. Shes entering the world from the very unique government perspective and she or he will spar with him with techniques that individuals arent accustomed to, Glasberg told Access. The show boss noted it's a situation which brings the 2 figures together, and in contrast to a few of the other women that know of path like Lauren Hollys Jenny Shepard the 2 wont possess a history. Its destined to be fun, Glasberg smiled. Shes really looking forward to that. When requested about Curtis visiting the NCIS fold like a romantic interest by Access, Harmon switched to his boss. An appreciation interest? Is the fact that things i am with Curtis? Harmon requested Glasberg. There is a spark, Glasberg chimed in. Harmon, whose character has brought the NCIS team for (the majority of) nine seasons on CBS, stated he hasnt shot any moments with Curtis yet, but he's searching toward getting back together with his former Freaky Friday co-star. Jamies great and i believe counseled me glad that shes visiting have fun with us within our little sandbox for some time and shes fortunate to possess [Glasberg] creating the smoothness shes playing, he stated. However I anticipate it, absolutely. Before that occurs, NCIS has another route to travel once the show remembers its 200th episode. Set to air on Feb 7 on CBS, the special episode will have a look at what might have happened if different choices were produced by the figures through the years. Glasberg stated Carol is not returning for that episode, but he smiled and stated to look at whenever a reporter requested if Sasha Alexander (who performed Kate) would return for that special. Younger crowd stated the 200th episode will feature many eye-catching moments. Theres greatly an Its An Excellent Existence quality for this story, Glasberg stated in reaction to a different reporters question. People should watch this episode multiple occasions because theres a lot crossing and looks which happen, which i recommend the Digital recording device to become switched on. The show boss told Access that nobody from JAG, the show which created NCIS, seems. That, I will tell you, is not happening, but many of people who go way in a brief history of NCIS [have been in the episode], Glasberg stated. I am not going to provide you with names, but you will find heroes in addition to villains. Nine seasons in, NCIS has fought to the top television rankings, also it show no signs and symptoms of preventing even threating to get Gunsmokes record for many years around the air for any dramatic tv program (an archive shared legally & Order). Were going to try it out, Glasberg stated throughout the TCA panel when requested about overtaking the record of two decades. I like the thought of riding a equine if were gonna do this, Harmon chimed in. Well all ride that equine along with you, Michael Weatherly (Tony DiNozzo) added. Copyright 2012 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Weekend Box Office: 'Devil Inside' Scares Up Record-Breaking Debut

Difficult to say in addition frightening: the completely hostile reviews and word-of-mouth for 'The Demon Inside,' or the fact the pans didn't stop the completely new horror movie in the record-breaking box office debut. 'Devil' needed getting el born area office crown by getting an thought $34.5 million, about two occasions the thing that was expected, setting accurate documentation for your finest opening ever for your first weekend of year. Nobody expected much within the low-budget chiller, a star-free effort opening on just 2,285 screens. Nevertheless the film had a few things opting for this: the marketing strategies of Vital -- last year's top-grossing studio as well as the distributor in the similarly cheap, docu-style 'Paranormal Activity' horror franchise, which now has October -- and audiences' fondness for exorcism movies, which seem to complete especially well within the month of the month of january, when audiences want an antidote for the sugarplum sweetness of holiday fare. Past Januarys have observed such related hits as 'One Missed Call,' 'The Unborn,' and 'The Rite.' Still, undertake and don't did additionally to 'The Demon Inside,' which is not only the top first-weekend debut however the third best ever opening within the month of the month of january, assigned only by fellow docu-horror movie 'Cloverfield' in 2008 ($40.millions of million) as well as the 'Star Wars' unique re-release in 1997 ($35.9 million). Still, it's tough to consider this kind of huge opening for just about any movie so poorly received by audiences additionally to experts. (Demonic influence, possibly?) It will likely be interesting to look for the way the film stacks up next weekend, when the movie won't face any new wide-release competition for your horror audience, then when its only obstacle will probably be its negative buzz audiences gave 'The Demon Inside' a virtually unheard-of F-grade on Cinemascore. The wealth of 'Devil' scared up crowds for other movies too, knowing because when well older movies held onto their audiences. Last week's champion, 'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol,' wound up to second place but lost just thirty percent of last weekend's business, a shallow drop for just about any movie within the fourth week of release. It acquired an thought $20.5 million, for just about any total so far of $170.2 million. In third was 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game Title Title of Shadows,' another four-week veteran, which fell just 33 percent to have an thought $14.millions of. Its total up to now is $157.4 million. The smallest dip among wide releases belonged to 'The Girl While using Dragon Tattoo,' The thriller slid just 24 percent, consuming an thought $11.3 million, ideal for fourth place. Despite a pokey start 72 hours ago, the film has acquired $76.8 million up to now, and distributor The brand new the new sony thinks it's on course to combine $100 million. The most effective family movie used to be 'Alvin as well as the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked,' which finished in fifth place. Its thought $9.5 million take, lower 42 percent from the other day, brings the film's four-week total to $111.6 000 0000. Engaging in wider release, 'Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy' broke to the top by growing from 57 screens to 809. It acquired an thought $5.8 million, ideal for ninth place together with a five-week total of $10.4 million. Honours buzz for 'Tinker' and much more limited-release movies was reflected in large per-screen earnings for a lot of year-finish competitors playing in many theaters. 'The Iron Lady' averaged an thought $34,420 on all five screens. 'A Separation' acquired an thought $16,103 on all its six screens. The per-screen average of 'Extremely Noisy and very Close' (six screens) was an thought $16,000. 'Pina' acquired an average thought at $27,000 for each of three screens. In contrast, 'Devil Inside' loved a per-screen average of $15,098. Already, box office for 2012 is $283.8 million, some 12.six percent while watching same period this past year. Between last weekend's busy New Year's traffic which weekend's accomplishments, 2012 is away and off to a roaring start. 'The Demon Inside' - Trailer No. 1 The whole top: 1. 'The Demon Inside,' $34.5 million (2,285 screens), era 2. 'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol,' $30.5 million (3,555), $170.2 million total 3. 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game Title Title of Shadows,' $14.millions of (3,603), $157.4 million 4. 'The Girl While using Dragon Tattoo,' $11.3 million (2,950), $76.8 million 5. 'Alvin as well as the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked,' $9.5 million (3,425), $111.6 000 0000 6. 'War Equine,' $8.6 000 0000 (2,783), $56.8 million 7. 'We Bought a Zoo,' $8.5 million (3,170), $56.5 million 8. 'The Adventures of Tintin,' $6.6 000 0000 (3,006), $61.9 million 9. 'Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy' $5.8 million (809), $10.4 million 10. 'New Year's Eve,' $3.3 million (1,864), $52. million [Photo: Vital] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook Follow Gary Susman on Twitter: @garysusman

Andy Cohen Defends Bravo's Handling of Russell Armstrong's Suicide on Real Average women

Andy Cohen, Russell Remedy Under five several weeks following the suicide of Real Average women of Beverly Hillsides husband Russell Remedy, executive producer and Bravo executive Andy Cohen defended the way the show handled the problem at Bravo's winter TV previews Saturday. "I believe what emerged is really a story of the lady attempting to extricate herself from the marriage, by which she was unhappy, by which domestic violence was playing a component,Inch Cohen told reporters. Russell Remedy, husband of Real Housewives' Taylor, commits suicide Remedy committed suicide in August after wife Taylor Remedy declared divorce in This summer among accusations of physical abuse. Following his suicide, Russell Armstrong's mother, John Ann Hotchkiss, stated in September that they thought the truth series "introduced him lower" and states he informed her he was very concerned about how he'd be described in Season 2. "[He stated,] 'Mom, they are just likely to crucify me this year.A And that he stated, 'I don't get sound advice. I'll never survive it.'" "He was handed the choice to return or otherwise return and that he made a decision to return [for Season 2]," Cohen stated Saturday, adding that Remedy spoke to producers about how exactly much the show had assisted his business. The show was, however, re-edited before its September premiere. (A scene showing Taylor lingerie shopping to boost the couple's sex existence, for example, was cut.) Subsequent episodes have proven Russell and Taylor's therapy periods and a number of verbal arguments together, in addition to conflict between Russell and a few of the other cast people. In the newest episode, Taylor was heard on the telephone declaring that co-stars that her marriage was over. When talking concerning the growth of Bravo's late-evening series, Watch What Goes On: Live, Cohen talked about meeting with Taylor around the normally light enter in that which was among her first interviews because the suicide. "Things I desired to do was keep up with the integrity of the items we all do on Watch What Goes On: Live, what we should do is fun," Cohen stated. "This was a interview which was serious, and she or he also desired to have some fun. ... However the audience had not really seen her much. It had not been always a period to become fun." Real Average women of Beverly Hills' Taylor Remedy splits from husband The compromise? The very first ten minutes of Armstrong's sit-lower was somber prior to the show segued into among its signature WWHL games. Cohen also stated the approaching Real Average women of Beverly Hillsides Season 2 reunion, that was shot the 2009 week, will address Russell's suicide even more. "We spoken about everything serious that you could imagine." The Actual Average women of Beverly Hillsides airs Mondays at 9/8c on Bravo.

'Titanic' Movie Artifacts: 9 Fake Items We Want

In case you don't know, 2012 is the Year of the Titanic! You think that James Cameron's 3D-ified rerelease is just an arbitrary money-making scheme? Think again, Titanic novices! This year marks the 100th year anniversary of the sinking of the ship of dreams. To honor the most luxurious sinking of all time, the converted 'Titanic' will be sailing into theaters April 6 (the actual sinking occurred on April 15) -- and for the truly obsessed (and decidedly not superstitious) there will be a Titanic memorial cruise, which follows the itinerary of the tragic voyage. (Really, this exists.) For landlocked Titanic fanatics, there's a little something for you, too. Thousands of artifacts salvaged from the sunken ship will go on sale in a winner-take-all auction -- James Cameron, that's your cue! The objects for sale include 5,500 pieces of fine china, still-fragrant perfume bottles, ship fittings and other pieces of the luxury liner, all for $189 million, a sum that would even make Cal Hockley weak in the knees. So, it got us thinking: what would we want -- with imaginary funds -- from an imaginary Titanic auction? Below are nine 'Titanic' movie artifacts we'd never let go of. 1. Jack's Drawing. (This actually sold for $16,000 back in April, 2010.) 2. Rose's sexy robe before he draws her. 3. That car that they did it in. 4. The string quartet that continued to play through everyone's panic. (Sniff, sniff.) 5. Every famous impressionistic painting -- many of which were not created by 1912 -- that just happened to be in Rose's cabin. 6. Kathy Bates. 7. Mr. Ismay's mustache. 8. Jack's naked french girl drawings and that one of 'Madame Bijoux.' 9. That very large door that Rose hogged after the sinking. (Come on, they could have shared!) The auction is scheduled for April 1 at Guernsey's, the NY auction house. [Photo: Everett Collection] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Weekend Box Office: 'Mission: Impossible' Rules Over Robust Holiday Session

You might be beginning the brand new year having a hangover, however the box office, at least, is lively and robust. 'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol' easily repeated last week's holiday victory, however the weekend's other holdovers, inside a session with no new wide-release competition, also carried out strongly. The very best 14 movies, and basically three from the top 33 movies, saw their earnings rise over last weekend's takes. The 4th 'Mission: Impossible' is constantly on the conduct business just like a Tom Cruise movie of old, barreling toward a potential $200 million domestic take. Over the past weekend, it resided as much as anticipation and gained another believed $31.3 million (up 6 % from Christmas weekend), for any three-week total of $134.a million. That edges the $134. million domestic total gained by 'Mission: Impossible III' nearly six years back. Actually, this really is Cruise's first film to pass through $100 million locally since that 2006 installment from the franchise. Also consistent with forecasts, 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game Title of Shadows' finished second, by having an believed $22.a million, up 9 % from the other day. Despite a reduced than expected start, it's keeping pace with 'Mission: Impossible,' getting gained $132.a million within the same three days. In third place, 'Alvin and also the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked' saw an increase running a business of 45 percent over last week. Kids from school assisted the 'toon earn an believed $18.3 million over New Year's weekend, for any three-week total of $94.six million. 'War Horse' saw the week's greatest boost, vaulting 125 percent over last weekend's earnings. Finishing 4th, Steven Spielberg's equestrian drama also made hay from of family spare time and snapped up another believed $16.9 million. In eight days, the film has gained $43. million. Finishing fifth was 'The Girl Using the Dragon Tattoo,' by having an believed take of $16.3 million, up 28 percent from last week. Such as the three movies above it around the chart, the harsh David Fincher thriller appears to become conquering a sluggish start, supporting well because of strong word-of-mouth. Its two-weekend total is $57.a million. Among limited-release debuts, 'The Iron Lady' did perfectly, generating an believed $222,000 on only for screens, to have an outstanding $55,450 per-screen average. Reviews for that movie itself are extremely-so, but raves are nearly unanimous for Meryl Streep's performance as Margaret Thatcher, which appears determined to generate the actress an unparalleled 17th Oscar nomination. Also succeeding were Iranian drama 'A Separation' (an believed $66,600 on three screens) and African-American lesbian coming-of-age tale 'Pariah' (an believed $49,700 on four screens). Overall, box office was up about 30 % from last week. One of the top 30 coming back films, only 'The Sitter,' 'Arthur Christmas' and 'In the Land of Bloodstream and Honey' saw declines from last weekend's business. Anything else was up, marking a contented finish for an otherwise dismal year in the box office. 'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol' - Trailer No. 2 The entire top ten: 1. 'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol,' $31.3 million (3,455 screens), $134.a million total 2. 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game Title of Shadows,' $22.a million (3,703), $132.a million 3. 'Alvin and also the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked,' $18.3 million (3,724), $94.six million 4. 'War Equine,' $16.9 million (2,547), $43. million 5. 'The Girl Using the Dragon Tattoo,' $16.3 million (2,914), $57.a million 6. 'We Purchased a Zoo,' $14.3 million (3,163), $41.8 million 7. 'The Adventures of Tintin,' $12. million (3,087), $47.8 million 8. 'New Year's Eve,' $6.7 million (2,225), $46.4 million 9. 'The Pitch-dark Hour,' $4.3 million (2,327), $13.two million 10. 'The Descendants,' $3.7 million (758), $39.7 million [Photos: Vital ('Mission: Impossible'), The Weinstein Company ('The Iron Lady')] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook Follow Gary Susman on Twitter: @garysusman