New TV place for that Hunger Games

The Hunger Games has launched a brand new TV place in front of the film's release in the finish from the month. A few of the footage displayed continues to be seen before, but you will find enough new clips inside to pique our interest.For instance, we have seen a bit more of the exchange between Katniss and her sister Primrose, where the more youthful girl beseeches her brother or sister to, "just attempt to win."Plus there is a scene with Lenny Kravitz's stylist Cinna, who encourages Katniss prior to the contest starts. "I am not permitted to wager," he starts, "but when I possibly could, I'd wager you.InchHave a look in the new place below... Exciting stuff, particularly that brief peek at a chase sequence by which Katniss is faced with a massive burning branch. A lot of the particular action has continued to be remarkably under systems, meaning regardless of the proliferation of trailers and teaser games, there's still plenty you may anticipate in front of the film's great unveiling.The Hunger Games opens within the United kingdom on 23 March 2012. We are able to hardly wait...

At 'Home' at the DGA

hollywood The Directors Guild Theater has seen many sights in its history but at Paramount Vantage's "Jeff, Who Lives at Home" preem March 7 guests saw something new: Hooters waitresses. As part of a tie-in, the famous servers were seen at the pic's afterparty serving the film's stars, Jason Segel and Ed Helms, as well as the film's writers and directors, Jay and Mark Duplass. Jay Duplass also noted how he and his brother came up with the idea of linking their little dramedy to M. Night Shyalaman's sci-fi thriller "Signs." "Since fate has so much to do with our film, we loved the idea that not only is our main character a fan of the film but that he also applies it to his own life almost everyday," Jay Duplass said. Contact Justin Kroll at justin.kroll@variety.com

FX Renews Justified for Fourth Season

Timothy Olyphant Justified has been renewed for a 13-episode fourth season, FX announced Tuesday. "Justified is one of television's best series and this season has reinforced that excellence," Nick Grad, FX's programming head, said in a statement. "[Creator] Graham Yost and his writing team continue to deliver compelling material and richly drawn characters brought to life by the brilliance of Timothy Olyphant and our terrific ensemble cast. Their work is validated by universal acclaim, awards, and ratings that have grown every year. We look forward to many more seasons to come." The drama, based on the Elmore Leonard short story Fire in the Hole, has been averaging 4.3 million viewers - an 8 percent increase from last year - for its third season, which will wrap on April 10. Are you excited for more Justified?

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Charlie Sheen's return to television is imminent - his sitcom, Anger Management, will premiere at 9/8c on Thursday, June 28, Foreign exchange introduced Tuesday. Adding towards the thrillOrinsanity, comedian Russell Brand's talk show, Oddly Advantageous, will debut the identical evening at 11/10c. Discover More > Other Links From TVGuide.com Charlie SheenSelma BlairShawnee SmithRussell BrandLouieWilfred

Start Searching: Happy Being Gives Hanks

Katy Perry Katy Perry will jail - but it's only for her guest role just like a prison guard on Raising Hope.The 27-year-old pop-star can to research the Fox comedy's March 6 episode, the network introduced Wednesday.Katy Perry and Russell Brand finalize divorce"[Cast member] Shannon Woodward described that her friend Katy was considering carrying out a chapter which i figured, 'Why not? Let's do your friend Katy a large favor,AInch mentioned executive producer Greg Garcia in the statement. "Then she showed up and did an incredible job. She was amusing. Now people say that Katy is yet another singer. I really hope her appearance around the program helps her get her singing career started. It's a tough business."Inside the episode, Sabrina (Woodward) finds herself beneath the careful eye of Rikki (Perry), after being jailed throughout an Occupy Natesville protest. Rikki does all things in her energy to produce Sabrina's stay an unsatisfied one - until she realizes the two are actually old pals.Russell Brand files for divorce from Katy PerryPerry married comedian Russell Brand in October 2010, nevertheless the two completed their divorce captured.Growing Hope moves towards the new timeslot on Tuesday, March 6 at 8/7c on Fox.

Alcon acquires Oren Peli's 'Chernobyl Diaries'

Alcon Entertainment has acquired United States and worldwide release privileges in Germany, The country and Japan for Oren Peli's horror-thriller "Chernobyl Journals." The film is going to be launched by Warner Bros. via Alcon's output deal on Memorial Day weekend this season. "Chernobyl" is created by Peli and John Witten ("Dark City") and directed by Kaira Parker. It had been funded and offered worldwide by FilmNation Entertainment. Alcon co-cake toppers Andrew Kosove and Broderick Manley are professional producers. Production happened in September and October in Eastern Europe. An authentic story by Peli, "Chernobyl Journals" is occur the town of Prypiat that when located the employees from the Chernobyl nuclear reactor. Story follows several buddies who, while travelling in Europe, end up stranded within the abandoned city simply to uncover that they're not by yourself. Dork Fierson, Alcon's SVP of economic Matters, introduced the film into Alcon. The offer was discussed by Alcon CFO Scott Parish, Scott Edel of Loeb & Loeb and Nancy Bruington of O'Melveny & Myers with respect to Alcon by Alison Cohen, Linda Lichter and Micah Eco-friendly with respect to Oren Peli and FilmNation. Peli authored and directed "Paranormal Activity" and it is the creator of ABC's "The Forest,Inch a paranormal jungle adventure which opened a week ago having a two-part debut. Parker offered because the visual effects supervisor on 2010's "Allow Me To In" and makes his directorial debut with this particular project. Peli is repped by CAA. Parker is repped by Paradigm. Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com

Full House seals deals at Berlin

Following its global outlook, Paris-based Full House's first productions, "7 Days in Havana" and "11 Flowers," have started to rack up worldwide sales as well. Repped by Wild Bunch, and produced by Spain's Morena Films, Full House and Havana Club Intl., omnibus feature "Havana" has pre-sold to 35-plus territories. These include Italy (BIM Distribuzione), U.K. (Soda Pictures), Japan (Comstock) and CIS (CP Digital). Rezo releases "Havana" in France, while Golem has the pic in Spain; both aim to open before summer, Domehri said. NY's First Run Features has acquired theatrical and DVD/VOD rights to the Films Distribution-sold coming-of-age tale "11 Flowers" from China's Wang Xiaoshuai ("Chongking Blues"), the first official France-China co-production. U.S. release is skedded for around late 2012. Australia's Palace Films, Benelux's Imagine, Israel's New Cinema and Austria's Thim Film are additional buyers. Haut et Court handles French distribution. Full House was founded in 2009 by Didar Domehri, a former Films Distribution sales head; Laurent Baudens, formerly of Wild Bunch; and Gael Nouaille, who's still at Wild Bunch. The trio have knowledge of the international market, plus talent and production connections few young shingles can match. "The challenge is to secure financing. With a good script and director, and a bit of creativity, it is usually possible," said Baudens. A challenge often yields distinctive results. On "7 Days in Havana," a multi-part fictional portait of contempo Cuba, Morena and Full House had to service and cashflow the needs in Cuba of seven directors from different countries: Benicio del Toro, Pablo Trapero, Juan Carlos Tabio, Laurent Cantet, Elia Suleiman, Gaspar Noe and Julio Medem. Full House is ready to to roll on the 13 million-15 million ($17 million-$20 million) Third Reich vampire pic "I Am Legion," from a Richard Stanley script. Nacho Cerda ("Abandoned") directs. "Legion" is now out to A list European and American actors, Domehri said. Pierre Spengler's U.K. shingle Clubdeal will co-produce "Legion" with Full House and Spain's Apaches ("Intruders," "The Impossible"). Luxembourg's Red Lion ("Dust") is co-producing Full House's first French production, crime thriller "La Confrerie des larmes," from Jean Baptiste Andrea ("Dead End," "The Big Nothing"). It is skedded to roll in September, said Domehri. "Confrerie's" Luxembourg financing and co-production deal was put through in association with Paris-based consultancy Backup Films. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com