Leo Talks Coping With J. Edgar & Getting 3-D To Great Gatsby

First Launched: November 6, 2011 4:39 PM EST Credit: Caption Leonardo DiCaprio attends the AFI FEST 2011 Presented By Audi - J. Edgar Opening Evening Gala at Graumans Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on November 3, 2011LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Leonardo DiCaprio is wanting to help bring a completely new decide to use a classic story, when he stars inside the latest silver screen version in the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel The Fantastic Gatsby, slated striking theaters Christmas 2012. And besides a slew of sexy modern faces Leo will share the screen using the type of Carey Mulligan, Tobey Maguire, Joel Edgerton and Isla Fisher inside the film the producers may also be getting another modern-day twist for the reboot: 3-D technology. Were shooting The Fantastic Gatsby nationwide at this time around and what's really awesome is coping with [director] Baz [Luhrmann] which 3-D format thats used for drama, Leo told Access Hollywoods Billy Rose rose bush, while marketing his latest movie, J. Edgar, in La in the last weekend. Generally, you connect 3-D while using spectacle from this, but he wants to use 3-D to create emotional impact while using figures and almost put it to use like what it may be would rather immerse yourself in the theater production, Leo referred to. So Im getting a lot of fun with this particular. Plus, it's the great American novel. Im getting an enjoyable experience while using material certainly, he added. If the involves his current project, J. Edgar, Leo mentioned there's plenty that came him to representing this kind of historic, yet questionable, figure J. Edgar Hoover. What interested you in Hoover? Billy asked for Leo. He was always a very mysterious estimate American history. His personal existence was always shrouded in mystery I never could quite put my finger about it, the star mentioned. He was this bulldog figure, he was type of the facial skin in the FBI, he changed our country presently of great lawlessness where bank thieves were going from condition to condition gradually wrecking banks, becoming local heroes. He type of removed up everything mess he was creating this new federal police single-handedly. However, you will discover all people salacious gossips that you just discovered him too. So, it absolutely was thrilling to find out somebodys very specific undertake who J. Edgar Hoover was with one of these different cycles immediately of his career and the way he was this very ambitious youthful guy that created this police completely for the finish of his existence where he, you understand, increased to become political dinosaur and didnt adapt to the changing within our country, Leo found the final outcome. No matter the different opinions on Hoovers legacy, Leo mentioned he didnt go to whichever risk in working with the role. If there is a danger, In my opinion that that could be a thing that others might attribute with this character. But in my opinion, it absolutely was a no-brainer. Its like, how often do you are in a position to portray somebody using this much complexity and intrigue? Leo suggested. I'm speaking about, this individual stood a crock pot of numerous eccentricities and thats being an stars dream. Therefore I just examined it that perspective like how could I not play this character? he mentioned. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All rights reserved. These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Ethan Zohn's Cancer Returns

Ethan Zohn Ethan Zohn's cancer has returned.The first sort Survivor champion was recognized getting an uncommon kind of Hodgkin's lymphoma this past year combined with experienced remission since April 2010. Doctors told him in the relapse on Sept. 14. "It's localized throughout my bronchi,Inch Zohn notifies People. "But it's good it isn't every over my figure.InchExamine out photos of Ethan ZohnOn March. 18, Zohn, 37, began a "smart" kind of chemotherapy that only targets cancerous cells, which he will not lose his hair again. After 12 times of treatment, he hopes to pass through another stem-cell transplant in a single of his brothers and sisters - but doctors won't make sure he understands which. "They didn't want me to start coping with one in different ways in comparison with other,Inch according to him. "Clearly my whole household takes bets on who it's.InchZohn states his girlfriend and Amazing Race partner, fellow Survivor champion Jenna Morasca, remains "taking it like the rock star they is."Amazing Race's Ethan and Jenna: We prefer Survivor"We're both filled with fear and anger and anxiety and gratitude and frustration. There's however a great deal love there," according to him. "It's this complete spectrum of feelings."Going to not permit the not so great slow him lower, Zohn still expects to operate Sunday's NY City Marathon to enhance money for Grassroot Soccer, his nonprofit organization that encourages Helps/Helps education."I'd like people to understand you could still live a satisfied existence and proceed,In . according to him.

Exclusive: New Poster For Contraband

Mark Wahlberg's got the goodsIf Entourage's Vince Chase had half the career from the guy he was loosely according to, he wouldn't have experienced time for you to develop that nasty drugs problem or upset 1 / 2 of Hollywood with dodgy lifestyle options. Unlike Chase, who's got one Scorsese picture to exhibit for Olympic amounts of faffing about, Mark Wahlberg has returned from the barnstorming submit The Fighter to some highly promising lead role of the different, this time around in Contraband, a thriller occur the Deep South. The film's new poster - about which we are contractually obliged to make use of words like 'gritty' and 'moody' - is below for the viewing pleasure. A re-shaping of acclaimed 2008 Icelandic thriller Reykjavik-Rotterdam, Contraband looks an amount above other recent Euro-remakes like Russell Crowe flop The Following 72 Hours. You will find commonalities, though. Wahlberg, like Crowe, must use crime to save his wife (Kate Beckinsale) - this time around from some very bad people, Giovanni Ribisi's crime capo included in this, within the New Orleans subterranean. A 1-time smuggler now being employed as a burglar guard, Wahlberg's Chris Farraday dates back towards the old business, going to Panama with best mate Sebastian (Ben Promote) and returning with millions in counterfeit bills. Because the movie's trailer indicates, things goes awry really fast.Caleb Landry Johnson, Lukas Haas, Diego Luna and JK Simmons complete a tasty line-from acting talent, while Baltasar Kormákur, a cast member in Reykjavik-Rotterdam, is on the other hand from the camera here. Contraband has gone out on March 16, 2012.

Glam Slam: Steal These Party Ideas

First Published: November 1, 2011 12:52 PM EDT Credit: Access Hollywood Caption Dont forget the candy & treats for your Halloween partyLOS ANGELES, Calif. -- My husband, 2-year-old daughter, and I went to the most fab Halloween Party this weekend thrown by one of my co-workers, Joe, and his family. Joe is the shows Production Designer and is super creative. I watched as people walked around the party amazed and in awe of all the decor and asking Joe where he got this, where he got thatso I asked him if I could shares his ideas with you. Stick this away in your save folder and bring it out next year for your own Halloween party, or just for fun decorating ideas. SET THE TONE: Joe sent out wonderful Martha Stewart invites he got at Michaels, which were shaped like owls complete with moving wings. Once we arrived at the party, we were greeted by a friendly inflatable vampire coming out of his coffin in the front yard, which had been turned into a graveyard. USE FOOD AS DECOR: The focal point of the party was the island in the kitchen, which featured enough candy and treats to put Willy Wonka to shame. There were candy eyeballs, bags of candy blood hanging from the lights, candy teeth, candy apples, candy corn, gummy worms, homemade haystacks, and a cake decorated like a graveyard. They used all sorts of whimsical containers to display the tempting treats at varying heights. This is a unique way to serve food and make a big visual impact at the same time. What a conversation starter! FESTIVE IDEAS: Joe lives in a gorgeous 1920s Spanish home and when you enter the house you are met with beautiful curving, circular stairs. Each step had its own decorated pumpkinsome were glitter pumpkins, others were painted various colors like black and white. Colorful fall leaves from the craft store and small branches painted black were also added to the steps for a visual feast. The coffee table in the living room was decorated with witches hats and the fireplace featured decal bats, which are easy to use and remove. DECORATE IN UNEXPECTED PLACES: Even the bathrooms were decked out! There were black feather boas on the counters, glittery black skeletons, black, orange and purple wreaths hung on the light fixtures, pumpkin soap dispensers and Halloween themed hand towels. THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX: Joe used real hollowed out pumpkins to serve guacamole and salsa. Clever! The menu featured deviled eggs and grilled cheese sandwiches shaped like bats and pumpkins, which were a real hit with the kids. THE GREAT OUTDOORS: The backyard was turned into a Halloween wonderland. Joe placed uncarved pumpkins around the yard and hung paper balls in the trees, which added bright pops of color inexpensively. There was bobbing for apples for the kids and glitter spider rings hidden in the sandbox, which was covered with spider webs for the occasion. They also placed a bucket of small Halloween themed tchotchkes for the kids to have their pick. There were plenty of adult beverages (wine and champagne) and lots of kid friendly choices, as well as several different kinds of Halloween themed cups and straws that the kids got to take home in addition to their goodie bags. The best thing was that the party appealed to everyone. Kids and their parents alike had a great time and thats the true test of a good party. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Marling: Brings experience to 'Earth'

Brit MarlingBefore the Sundance Film Festival, Brit Marling have been butting facing the difficulties facing any youthful actress."After I found L.A., I truly could not decipher it out," she confesses. "Should you did not start whenever you were three years old doing advertisements, how can you begin?"So Marling made the decision to consider matters into her very own hands, co-writing, creating and starring in 2 shoestring indies: "Another Earth" and "Seem of My Voice," which both opened in Park City this season.Although the actress had analyzed theater becoming an adult, if this came time for college, she elected for any broad liberal arts degree over drama school."How may you be an actress and never study theology and physics?" asks Marling, who chosen financial aspects as her major. Then she met Mike Cahill and Zal Batmanglij, fellow Georgetown students who had directed a brief film featured within an on-campus sprocket opera.Impressed, she introduced herself towards the pair, causing a powerful friendship that transported through college (she spent the relaxation of her time at Georgetown juggling econometrics proofs and making short films using the men) and beyond. After graduation, she and Cahill visited Cuba making a documentary known as "Boxers and Ballerinas," while Batmanglij enrolled in the American Film Institute.Then came the disappointment of attempting to make it in Hollywood."I am always annoyed by the concept that a lot of what you can do to rehearse your craft is away from control," Marling states. "I recognized the fastest method of doing things i want, which would be to act, is always to train myself to create.InchSo she made "Earth" (with Cahill) and "Voice" (with Batmanglij). While greatly different in fashion, the 2 projects -Body a portrait of regret set against an ambitious sci-fi premise, another a mind-bender in regards to a beguiling cult leader -- reveal Marling like a unique quantity, more ingenious than ingenue, having a soulful streak which comes through both onscreen as well as in the fabric itself.After Sundance, Fox Searchlight clicked up privileges to both photos and greenlit another, "The East." Marling also stars in Robert Redford's "The Organization You Retain,Inch by which she could act another person's words, at least."The one thing that's most enjoyable and intoxicating would be to lose yourself in another person's imagination," she states.Lucky break: "Visiting the Georgetown Film Festival and meeting Mike and Zal and finding two collaborators for existence. After which Sundance."Favorite film: "'Lust, Caution.' I really like it's an espionage thriller having a female protagonist."Career Let me emulate: "Anthony Hopkins. It's astounding to possess that durability and also to carry on growing.Inch10 Stars To Look At 2011:Benedict Cumberbatch Jean Dujardin Luke Evans Josh Hutcherson Felicity Johnson Taylor Kitsch Brit Marling Elizabeth Olsen Octavia Spencer Shailene Woodley Contact Peter Debruge at peter.debruge@variety.com

Blumenkrantz takes Ebb award

Composer Rob Blumenkrantz has acquired the 2010 Fred Ebb Award, the legit kudo that is included with a $50,000 cash prize. Blumenkrantz, who began his stage career becoming an actor ("To the Forest," "Damn Yankees"), has composed one-functions "Lady With Pocketbook" and "Precious Little Jewel," because both versions result regionally, additionally to brought for the score of Broadway tuner "Urban Cowboy." His tunes offer been recorded with a couple of musical theater faves including Audra McDonald, Sutton Promote and Victoria Clark. Ebb Award was inaugurated carrying out a 2004 dying of Ebb, who with longtime partner John Kander composed the music activity for tuners including "Cabaret," "Chicago" and "The Scottsboro Boys." Kudo visits a songwriter or songwriting team that has not produced out a considerable commercial profile. With the money, the laurel also offers a 1-evening showcase in the winner's work. Past individuals who win have incorporated John Bucchino ("A Focused Affair") and Adam Gwon ("Regular Days"). Award is administrated every year with the Fred Ebb Foundation in colaboration using the Roundabout Theater Company. Bebe Neuwirth will hands the 2010 kudo inside a November. 28 ceremony within the Roundabout's American Airline carriers Theater. Contact Gordon Cox at gordon.cox@variety.com

Can The Key Circle's New Bad Boy Go Good?

Chris Zylka And ideas thought Nick was the resident bad boy from the Secret Circle... Last week's arrival of his brother, Mike (Chris Zylka), signaled a brand new danger for that coven. Although they have been unwillingly attempting to recruit this new Remedy brother to exchange the very much departed Nick (RIP!), little do they already know it's really Mike that has introduced the witch predators to Chance Harbor! The Key Circle boss dissects Nick's dying and also the coven's possible alternative Starting with this week's Halloween episode (Thursday, 9/8c around the CW), we'll observe that Mike has trigger a harmful number of occasions stemming from the lengthy-nurtured bitterness and hate.The thing is, he was distraughtover the dying of his parents for the reason that mysterious event 16 years back that stated the endures most of the circle's families and it is going to prevent this kind of incident from ever happening again by getting rid of the coven. "They know where miracle will go,Inch Zylka informs TVGuide.com. "Miracle likely to that dark place required everyone's parents 16 years back and he's comfortable with might is bitter about this.Inch And definitely will his new dealings using the circle result in the bad boy possess a change of heart? "Jake's on the pretty dark path," Zylka states. "He comes here with one factor on his mind, but when you enter into the circle and you're feeling the feelings and attachment, it's almost indisputable. However, Mike might be among individuals people that's sufficiently strong to deny individuals feelings due to all of the hate he's for the people of the town. The Key Circle Exclusive: Hunter's Stepfanie Kramer to experience creepy Charles' mother "I wouldn't count it he could maybe feel an association having a circle, but he's arrived at Chance Harbor having a goal in your mind and that is all he's in the mind unless of course someone or something like that can obvious up,Inch he adds. Cassie (Britt Robertson) might be the main one individual who can stop Mike in the mission for revenge. "She's new and she or he is open to the majority of things,Inch Zylka describes. "She gives Mike the advantage of the doubt. This might be the very first time anybody has given him the advantage of the doubt due to his past. Only the sense of receiving another chance, it's like, 'Why wouldn't you think about that?' This can be a girl he sees a great deal in and recognizes how effective this girl is." Their connection has sparked hurt feelings in Faye (Phoebe Tonkin), his ex, and Adam (Thomas Dekker), whose family Mike stole from before departing Chance Harbor. "Knowing Faye, she's not really too happy about this,Inch Zylka states about Mike and Cassie's new bond. "She is going to try her best to go into between that." The Key Circle Love Triangular Scoop: Diana is losing belief! Zylka adds the coven continues to be awaiting Adam to eventually snap, thinking about his history with Mike. "We have touched a little on Mike stealing form Adam's father (Adam Harrington), there is however another thing there, and we'll observe how that originates using what really did happen between the pair of them,Inch he states. "There's likely to be that tension attracted out whenever possible before each one people really explodes." With this particular growing camaraderie with Cassie, however, Mike will have to choose sides. "He's certainly going to try and fight [his loyalties between] each family,Inch Zylka states. "The witch predators required him in, and it is just like a boy elevated by baby wolves. The circle is clearly his new family, so which will have the higher influence?" The Key Circle airs Thursdays at 9/8c around the CW. Do you consider Mike will pick the witch predators or Cassie and also the circle?