Comic Patrice O'Neal dies

Standup comedian Patrice O'Neal died Tuesday, November. 29, in NY from complications from the stroke experienced March. 19 carrying out a extended fight with diabetes, his booking agent, Matt Frost, confirmed. He was 41.O'Neal came out in September on "The Comedy Central Roast of Charlie Sheen" and taken by having an episode of "Late Evening With Jimmy Fallon." He will be a regular guest on "Tough Crowd With Colin Quinn" combined with guested on "Letterman," "Ellen" together with other talkshows. He appeared to become a normal guest on radio's "The Opie and Anthony Show."The comic also guested on sitcoms, plus a recurring role as Lonny on "Work,Inch and came out in films including "25th Hour," "Mind of Condition" "Inside the Cut" "Frightening Movie 4" and "Furry Vengeance."O'Neal is managed to get by his wife, Vondecarlo a stepdaughter a sister and also the mother. Contact Variety Staff at news@variety.com

Pathe U.K. ink deal with Stigma

LONDON -- Pathe U.K. has inked a preliminary-look deal with fledgling producer Matt Wilkinson's Stigma Films. Stigma's focus will probably be on creating "high-concept genre fare" with an worldwide audience. Wilkinson formerly labored at Working Title Films, where he labored just like a development executive monitoring new talent for your shingle. The initial-look deal with Stigma will run parallel to Pathe U.K.'s existing producer deal with Christian Colson's Cloud Eight Films, that Pathe co-funded Danny Boyle's "127 Several hours" which is presently co-financing Boyle's approaching pic "Trance." In addition, Pathe U.K. has hired Bradley Quirk as creative executive for that organization. Quirk, who formerly labored just like a story editor and talent tracker within the U.K. Film Council and British Film Institute, will join Pathe within the month of the month of january 2012 and may account to Pathe's mind of creative matters Colleen Woodcock. "We're delighted to welcome both Matt and Bradley for the team getting a view to growing our amount of production," mentioned Cameron McCracken, controlling director of Pathe U.K. "Gifted and smart, they offer a go of latest blood stream together with a totally different perspective. Through them hopefully to attain a wider choice of filmmakers and forge a completely new relationship getting a far more youthful audience." Contact Diana Lodderhose at diana.lodderhose@variety.com

Thanksgiving TV: Your Best Guide towards the Marathons, Special offers and Sports

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, Buffy the Vampire Slayer If you are likely to spend a lot of the Christmas around the couch - in the end, you will have plenty of food to digest -- there's lots of TV to look at. Take a look at our roundup of marathons, special offers and games. All occasions are Eastern (ET): Parades and Special offers: Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (9 a.m.-12 p.m., NBC) The Nation's Dog Show (12 p.m.-2 p.m., NBC) Miracle on 34th Street (2 p.m.-4 p.m., NBC) Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas (8 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Fox) A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (8 p.m.-9 p.m., ABC) The Actual Story of Thanksgiving (8 p.m.-9 p.m., History) Punkin Chunkin 2011 (8 p.m.-10 p.m., Science & Discovery) Dr. Seuss' Horton Listens to a Who! (8 p.m.-10 p.m., NBC) Happiness Is really a Warm Blanket, Charlie Brown (8:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., Fox) Swampsgiving (9 p.m.-10 p.m., History) A Really Gaga Thanksgiving (9:30 p.m.-11 p.m., ABC) The 85th Anniversary of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (10 p.m.-11 p.m., NBC) Here It Is (10 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Friday, VH1) Sports: Eco-friendly Bay Packers at Detroit Lions (12:30 p.m., Fox) Miami Whales at Dallas Cowboys (4:15 p.m., CBS) Bay Area 49ers at Baltimore Ravens (8:20 p.m., NFLN) Marathons: Buffy the Vampire Slayer (6 a.m-4 p.m., Chiller) Cake Boss (6 a.m.-8:30 p.m., TLC) Supernanny (6 a.m.-3 a.m Friday, Style) Arrested Development (6 a.m.-6 a.m. Friday, IFC) Roseanne (7 a.m.-7 p.m., Oxygen) Awesome Tools (7 a.m.-4 a.m. Friday, DIY Network) Top 30 Family Videos for Thanksgiving (7:30 a.m.-11 a.m., CMT) My Spouse and youngsters (8 a.m.-5 p.m., Wager) IRT Most harmful Streets (8 a.m.-8 p.m., History) Deal or No Deal (8 a.m.-night time, GSN) The Very First 48 (8 a.m.-4:00 a.m. Friday, A&E) Star Trek: Generation X (8 a.m.-5 a.m Friday, BBC America) Mission Impossible films (8 a.m.-5:30 a.m Friday, Syfy) The Andy Griffith Show (8 a.m.-7:30 p.m., TV Land) What It Is Made (9 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Science) American Guns (9 a.m.-8 p.m., Discovery) Bones (10 a.m.-8 p.m., TNT) NCIS (10 a.m.-8 p.m., USA) Braxton Family Values (10 a.m.-10 p.m., WEtv) The Godfather Parts 1 and a pair of (11:30 a.m.-8 p.m., AMC) Creating Women (3 p.m.-8 p.m., TV Guide Network) Siblings & Siblings (5 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday, SOAPnet) Reed Between your Lines (5 p.m.-night time, Wager) Buddies (9 p.m.-5:30 a.m., Nick at Nite) The Comedy Central Roast (10:30 p.m.-1:40 a.m. Friday, Comedy Central) What exactly are you likely to watch on Thanksgiving?

'Super 8' Casting Agent Seen to become Billed Child Molester

A billed sex offender has been doing the casting of youngsters in films, including J.J. Abrams' Super 8, in line with the La Occasions.our editor recommends'Ferris' actor doesn't register as sex offenderStates request Bebo for sex offender data Jason James Murphy, which has used the professional title Jason James, has aided cast numerous films with child stars, for instance Cheaper With The Dozen 2 and School of Rock, according toIMDB. His listing round the National Sex Offender Public Website reported his current residence to stay in West Hollywood. Murphy was billed in the kidnap and molestation from the eight-year-old boy in Dallas in 1996, and offered five years, in line with the report. The problem was the subject of the chapter of "America's Popular,Inch which introduced to Murphy's arrest in NY. He gone after California in 2005, experienced a needed evaluation and registered just like a sex offender, but provides his shorter alias on the market. Abrams mentioned he was expected by his manager, David Lonner, who had notice Murphy's background."It's shocking plus it's devastating, not just just like a filmmaker but just like a father and somebody that's entrusted to ensure that everyone Sometimes with, especially children, feel at ease,In . Abrams mentioned inside the report. You will discover no known complaints against Murphy, although his concealment of his real title may well be a breach in the regards to his sex offender registration. Related Subjects Super 8

'Catching Fire': 'Hunger Games' Follow up Could Get 'Slumdog Millionaire' Film writer

'The Hunger Games' will not be out until March 23, 2012, but Lionsgate has already been planning for that follow up, 'Catching Fire.' Based on Deadline, the studio hopes to employ Simon Beaufoy to create the script. Beaufoy, whose credits include 'The Full Monty' and '127 Hrs,' won an Oscar last year for his 'Slumdog Millionaire' script. The script for that first 'Hunger Games' film was compiled by Suzanne Collins, the writer from the books. Just in case you have not seen the awesome 'Hunger Games' trailer, which opened on Monday, take a look here. [via Deadline] [Photo: Lionsgate] 'The Hunger Games' Character Posters See All Moviefone Art galleries » Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Longtime collaborators help dress the parts

'Hugo''The Rum Diary'Ask any filmmaker or actor to name the most essential skills a costume designer can have, and the answer is never an eye for color or an encyclopedic knowledge of fashion. What makes a costumer most invaluable to the movie-making process is a deep understanding of character and story and the ability to intuit how clothes can translate these nuances onscreen.In this regard, Wendy Chuck, who has worked with director Alexander Payne dating to 1999's "Election," sees herself as a "social detective," especially when it comes to the kind of contemporary, character-driven dramas for which Payne is known, and that are often taken for granted when it comes to a costume designer's efforts.In speaking about her work on Payne's "The Descendants," which takes place in present-day Hawaii, where flowery, short-sleeved shirts and flip-flops are the norm, Chuck says subtle distinctions are key."Working in the contemporary field, especially the kind of dramatic comedy (Payne) does is not the easiest thing to do," Chuck says. "You have to think a lot about your choices because you have to strike the right notes, and I never want the clothes to speak louder than the actors. I want my costumes to support the characters."Unless the scene is asking for something to be outstanding, I think subtlety works better."The kind of laid-back, comfort-clothes vibe that permeates the Oahu of "The Descendants" is not alien to Chuck, hailing as she does from beachy Brisbane, Australia. And for George Clooney's well-to-do lawyer in the film, she worked with such established resort-wear venders as Reyn Spooner and Tori Richard to make his character Matt King just a fashion cut above his peers, whose business attire would be hard to distinguish from that of flip flop-wearing vacationers.But make no mistake, this is not the sartorially resplendent Clooney people are used to seeing. "If Clooney wore shorts they didn't have cargo pockets, they were more refined," Chuck says. "He got into character by wearing his pants high and maybe they're a little ill-fitting. He left his ego at the door."Compared to Chuck and Payne's working relationship, which is relatively brief, costume designers Deborah Hopper, Colleen Atwood and Joanna Johnston have collaborated with Clint Eastwood, Johnny Depp and Steven Spielberg, respectively, through decades of work and dozens of films.Hopper, the costume designer behind Eastwood's "J. Edgar," first worked with the actor-turned-director in 1984 on a movie called "Tightrope," back when, as she recalls, women did wardrobe for the female characters and men dressed the men. "Blood Work" (2002) represented her first costume designer credit with Eastwood, and she has held that title for every one of his projects since. "I've kind of worked my way up in Clint's group," she says. "He allows that to happen."Sometimes, particularly when Eastwood is also acting in a film, "he has his own ideas about a hat maybe he'll want to wear, but he's pretty good about clothes. Whatever I bring in he usually wears."Hopper says some people are surprised by the pace at which Eastwood works (he did, after all, release both "Changeling" and "Gran Torino" in 2008), but this just means more preparation. "I try to prep the whole movie before we start shooting," she says. "He shoots so fast we have to stay two steps ahead of him."No matter what the film -- a contemporary drama like "Mystic River" or a period biopic such as "J. Edgar," where the clothes are fine and scenes take place at glamorous locales like the Stork Club (and in which Leonardo DiCaprio dons a dress) -- Hopper's job is to represent reality, be it drab or dazzling. "Most of his stories are character-driven or about everyday life, and the clothes also have to portray that Things should look natural, and I think our working relationship is like that as well."For "War Horse," which ranges from the bucolic bliss of Southwest England circa 1913 to the killing fields of France at the height of WWI, Johnston's research included old family photos (she had an ancestor in the English cavalry) and poring through archives of the Imperial War Museum, which has three of its five branches in London."They keep lots of uniforms, so we would ask to see specifics," Johnston tells Variety from Atlanta, where she's working on Spielberg's "Lincoln." "They have not only British, but they have a lot of German stuff as well, which was incredibly helpful. Seeing all of that visually, and seeing so many details, that was all a complete springboard to go forward."In contrast to "Lincoln," which deals with actual historic figures (and a reliance on the iconic photographs of Civil War chronicler Matthew Brady), "War Horse" afforded Johnston and Spielberg a bit more creative leeway, even if both were adhering to period accuracy."When you see 'War Horse,' and the clothes don't jump out at you in any way, then I'd say the job is well done," says Johnston. "They shouldn't draw attention, they should be just right within that place."Johnston's relationship with Spielberg dates back to "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" (1984), on which she assisted Anthony Powell. She graduated to costume designer on "Who Framed Roger Rabbit," which Spielberg produced, and took over the mantle on the director's "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" (1989) and has worked in that capacity for Spielberg since."In the work I've done with Steven, he's taken me in each one them -- apart from the 'Indiana Jones' movies and 'War of the Worlds' -- into these incredible history lessons, with 'Saving Private Ryan,' 'Munich,' 'War Horse, 'Lincoln.' My knowledge has expanded through my medium. How nice is that?""The Rum Diary" is just the latest in a long list of wildly imaginative films Atwood and Depp have collaborated on since she first dressed him in intricate leather bondage wear for Tim Burton's "Edward Scissorhands," in 1990. That roster includes other Burton films, from "Ed Wood" to "Sweeney Todd" to "Alice in Wonderland" (which earned Atwood an Oscar), to the forthcoming campy vampire pic "Dark Shadows," which has wrapped, and 2009's "Public Enemies.""Johnny's always made amazing, kind of individual choices," Atwood says.After 22 years, the designer considers Depp almost like a member of her family, not least of all because the intense time spent on set can mimic a family dynamic. "We have a lot of shared humor and pain together, so there's a real connection there."On "The Rum Diary," the family dynamic was a literal one, as Depp's sister Christi Dembrowski was a producer. Although Depp's character could be construed as his version of Hunter Thompson, take two, Atwood says, "Johnny didn't want to look exactly like Hunter. The connection is definitely heartfelt but at the same time it's more an attitude."One of the signature wardrobe pieces was a pair of borderline sleazy gold wraparound sunglasses Depp "pulled out of the bag" and Atwood was able to replicate enough for him to wear throughout the film."He really feels his costumes and the mood of them in a way that's very visceral," she observes of Depp's process. "He actually spends less time looking in the mirror than any actor I've ever worked with. I guess when you look like that you don't need to."Award Season Focus: The WomenThesps seize career reins | Brains and brawn fuel nouveau action heroines | Longtime collaborators help dress the parts | Startling discoveries Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

Kryptonite! (La kryptonite nella borsa)

A Lucky Red-colored discharge of an Indigo Film production, together with Rai Cinema. (Worldwide sales: Rai Trade, Rome.) Created by Nicola Giuliano, Francesca Cima. Executive producer, Viola Prestieri. Directed by Ivan Cotroneo. Script, Cotroneo, Monica Rametta, Ludovica Rampoldi, in line with the novel "La kryptonite nella borsa" by Cotroneo.With: Valeria Golino, Cristiana Capotondi, Luca Zingaretti, Libero p Rienzo, Fabrizio Gifuni, Luigi Catani, Vincenzo Nemolato, Monica Nappo, Massimiliano Gallo, Lucia Ragni, Gennaro Cuomo, Sergio Solli, Antonia Truppo, Rosaria p Cicco, Carmine Borrino, Nunzia Schiano.A sizable, colorful Neapolitan family in early seventies go through the decade's radical social alterations in microcosm in Ivan Cotroneo's uneven helming debut, "Kryptonite!" Condensed in the noted scripter's own novel, the pic needs further distillation to get rid of unnecessary figures and produce towards the forefront the meat from the story, which will get lost among nostalgic period detail. Cotroneo (author on "I'm Love," "Loose Cannons") demonstrates a sure submit the pointing chair but oddly proves less strong on structure. Local success will rely on your competition, while offshore exposure will probably be restricted to scattered Euro play and Italo showcases. Italian photos occur another era have grown to be too reliant onvoiceover, and "Kryptonite!" is not safe from the popularity: Peppino (Luigi Catani), 9, informs the storyline of his family as though it were a story book. There's mother Rosaria (Valeria Golino), father Antonio (Luca Zingaretti), and three older brothers and sisters. Titina (Cristiana Capotondi) is his beautiful, stylish sis Salvatore (Libero p Rienzo), his Casanova brother and Federico (Gennaro Cuomo), the so-known as smart brother. Additionally, there are Gennaro (Vincenzo Nemolato), a rather cracked cousin who thinks he's Superman (hence the pic's title). They are an average Naples middle-class family circa 1973: Mother's a typist, Father runs a Singer sewing-machine shop, and also the brothers and sisters are experimentation using the era's newly found liberties like bra burning, drugs and free love. The pull between tradition and "modernity" isn't not even close to the top, for example when Peppino's teacher Miss Lina (Rosaria p Cicco) reminds her class every one has three moms: their mother, the Madonna and Miss Lina herself. Rosaria finds out Antonio's getting an affair and adopts a depressive tailspin, practically relinquishing Peppino's choose to her teenagers, who wrongly expose him to discos, a lesbian love-in along with other fads. Peppino feels as rudderless as his mother, in different ways obviously, until Gennaro, lately wiped out inside a bus accident, returns like a spirit to steer him toward an appreciation of difference. Cotroneo does a great job of taking the feeling of a household around the cusp of the " new world ", both economically and socially, but he things his story having a surfeit of figures and flashy moments, just like a flower-energy Greek dancing sequence that owes an excessive amount of to "Hair." Rosaria's friend Assunta (Monica Nappo) is particularly poorly integrated, a grotesque object of ridicule presented as ugly and guy-desperate. Unquestionably the very best moments are individuals between Rosaria and her shrink, Dr. Matarrese (Fabrizio Gifuni), which have a very palpable emotional depth that appears in the future from the different movie. Maui of insight originates from not just excellent writing, but additionally terrific thesping thanks to Golino and Gifuni, both projecting a feeling of existence going past the surface. Capotondi, too, proves she's an all natural talent for getting complexity to roles that feel incomplete it's the perfect time she was handed something really meaty to experience with. Pictures capture the attention-popping tones from the era, together with the greater moderate, even dull colors remaining in the austerity years Cotroneo and the design team understand this crucial duality absolutely right, supporting the feeling of a period uneasily straddling two sensibilities. As the tunes, like certain moments, from time to time push a feeling of nostalgia purely to induce a simple smile, they are well selected and help drive mood.Camera (color), Luca Bigazzi editor, Giogio Franchini, together with Donatella Ruggiero music, Pasquale Catalano production designer, Lino Fiorito costume designer, Rossano Marchi seem (Dolby Digital), Emanuele Cecere connect producer, Carlotta Calori assistant director, Davide Bertoni casting, Pino Pellegrino, Costanza Boccardi. Examined at Rome Film Festival (competing), November. 1, 2011. Running time: 99 MIN. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

Diamond Kuts Talks Female DJs, Compilation Albums and Being a Trend Setter

Fresh off a record breaking performance at the MTV O Music Awards -- where she DJed the Guinness World Record's longest dance marathon -- DJ Diamond Kuts is releasing a new album.our editor recommendsMTV's O Music Awards Audience Nearly Doubles From Inaugural Show "It's called Herstory In The Making," Diamond told The Hollywood Reporter. "It's usually 'History,' but Herstory is my story as a female DJ. It's rare to find female DJs putting together compilation albums, so I'm kind of making history in my own way." PHOTOS: Top 10 Highest Paid Music Artists The album features R&B, hip hop, reggae and club music with a series of up-and-coming artists, as well as club staples Nicki Minaj and Trina. "I actually put all the songs together from the bottom up," she explained. "I'm excited to hear what people have to say about it." As a brand ambassador for Dove's Fresh Spin campaign, Diamond (born Tina Dunham) shares her tech savvy style with girls across the country. A trend setter in her own right, Diamond is most inspired by the audiences she plays for. "There's not a lot of female DJs out there. For Dove to connect with three different types of female DJs is pretty cool," she said. "Having other females come up and look at what I'm doing, I feel like that's inspiring within itself... learning and seeing what [the audience] loves makes me love what I do even more." STORY: MTV O Music Awards Audience Nearly Doubles From Inaugural Show Supporters of President Obama during 2008 elections may remember Diamond from her performances on the campaign trail. She is excited to announce that she will be joining the President once again as he travels the country rallying for support. "As far as Pennsylvania goes I've already done a few events for the Obama campaign here," she explained. "But I'm definitely doing his campaign run helping him get the crowd going, especially the younger audience, getting them amped and ready to vote." Diamond also continues to team up with fellow female pioneer, Minaj, for several performances. She'll be promoting her latest work with new music videos and even explore the world of producing. It's a busy life, but for Diamond, "That's the only way to live!" Listen to Herstory In The Making here. Related Topics Barack Obama Nicki Minaj

Helen McCrory Joins Micro-budgeted U.K. Project 'Flying Blind'

LONDON -- Helen McCrory, recently announced as part of the cast for the upcoming James Bond film Skyfall, has joined the cast of Flying Blind, a microbudget movie shooting in Bristol, England. McCrory will star in what is the third film to go into production backed by the U.K. regional funding agency South West Screen's iFeatures funding pool. McCrory stars alongside Kenneth Cranham, Najib Oudghiri (Rendition) and Tristan Gemmill in the project that marks the directorial feature debut of Polish helmer Kasia Klimkiewicz. Naomi Wallace, Bruce McLeod and Bristol-based writer Caroline Harrington penned the script, billed as a post 9/11 love story. It details the story of an older woman who works for a military manufacturer who embarks on a passionate affair with a French Algerian student only to discover that he may not be what he seems. iFeatures executive producer Chris Moll said: "This shoot has a real international flavour, and demonstrates our commitment to forging collaborations between emerging talent from different countries. I look forward to seeing the team make their mark with this microbudget, which boasts a really exciting multinational cast." Related Topics International