Ryan Reynolds, Sandra Bullock Plot Reunion in Animated TV Comedy

Ryan Reynolds and Sandra Bullock Sandra Bullock could reunite together with her Proposal co-star Ryan Reynolds within an animated comedy for Fox, Deadline.com reviews. Bullock and Reynolds are required to executive-produce and lend their voices to After Which There Is Gordon, a comedy a good regular child encircled by his brilliant brothers and sisters. Browse the relaxation of present day news Compiled by Reynolds and Allan Loeb, the series project originates from their new TV company, DarkFire. Steven Gem and Jonathon Komack Martin will even executive-produce. Here's wishing their Proposal co-star Betty Whitened gives her voice, too!

Hot Trailer: The Rum Diary

The Actor-brad Pitt continues his search for the existence and work of gonzo journalist Hunter Thompson. He stars within the Rum Diary, the variation of Thompson’s first novel. FilmDistrict just launched a brand new trailer for that film it releases March. 28. Depp performed Thompson in Fear and Loathing in Vegas.

One Day Premieres In London

Hathaway & Sturgess drop byWe kinda wish it had happened on St Swithin's Day for maximum resonance, but we're still pleased to report that One Day had its London premiere last night, with stars Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess in attendance. {One Day UK Premiere}Adapted from David Nicholls' massively popular book, the film follows Emma (Hathaway) and Dexter (Sturgess) from their graduation day through two decades, dropping in on them each St Swithin's Day (that's July 15, heathens!) to catch up on what's happening. The film is directed by Lone Scherfig, and also stars Jodie Whitaker, Patricia Clarkson, Ken Stott, Georgia King, Rafe Spall and Romola Garai. One Day is out today.

Final rites for Fairness rule

GenachowskiThe Fairness Doctrine is officially dead.The FCC regulation, which required that the holders of broadcast licenses present controversial issues in a balanced way, was wiped off the agency's books on Monday as part of a housecleaning of what the commission described as "83 obsolete media-related rules." Although the FCC voted to eliminate the Fairness Doctrine in 1987, it was still on the books, though not enforced. In the years since, the rule has been a flashpoint for conservative talkradio hosts who suggested that it somehow might be reinstated as an effort by liberals way to stifle their voices.FCC chairman Julius Genachowski, who has previously said he opposed the Fairness Doctrine, said the commission's action "will remove an unnecessary distraction.""As I have said, striking this from our books ensures there can be no mistake that what has long been a dead letter remains dead," he said. "The Fairness Doctrine holds the potential to chill free speech and the free flow of ideas and was properly abandoned over two decades ago."The doctrine dated to 1949 and was meant to address concerns over broadcasters' ability to meet public interest obligations. With a limited amount of spectrum available, the concern was that holders of licenses could merely turn their stations into their own mouthpieces, promoting their own points of view while shutting out others. Over the years the FCC refined the doctrine, allowing editorializing as long as alternate views were given opportunity to respond. Also added were rules requiring stations to present issues of community importance. And in an historic 1969 ruling, Red Lion Broadcasting vs. FCC, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the FCC's ability to enforce it.By the 1980s, as cable TV took hold, critics said there was ample media to reflect different opinions. After a review and a district court ruling, the FCC abandoned the reg in a 4-0 vote.Nevertheless, some Democratic lawmakers since then have revived the idea of reinstating the doctrine, citing the state of discourse over the airwaves and concerns that local issues were being overlooked by broadcasters. But any suggestion that it would be reinstated has been met by expressions of alarm from opponents and many conservatives, including Reagan administration veterans who originally pushed for the FCC to abandon it because of its First Amendment implications.The FCC also eliminated the obsolete "broadcast flag" rule and another having to do with cable programming service tier rates. Contact Ted Johnson at ted.johnson@variety.com

David Lynch's Debut Solo Album Crazy Clown Time Dropping on Nov. 8

When he’s not giving weather reports, bemoaning the debt crisis, and directing Duran Duran concerts, David Lynch is making music. Oh, and the occasional movie. His latest effort, a 14-track solo album entitled Crazy Clown Time (of course) features “dark” electronic pop songs on which he plays guitar, sings, and produces, with guest vocals by the likes of Karen O; it’ll be available in the U.K. and the U.S. on November 8. [Deadline]

Bad Timing: As London Burns, U.K. Woos Hollywood Celebrities to Come Live There

Attention, Hollywood: Ever dream of becoming a British citizen? Now's your chance, but only A-listers need apply. On Aug. 9, the U.K. government unveiled Tier 1, an immigration category designed to attract "exceptional talent." The category forms part of Britain's general effort to attract high-profile and high-net-worth individuals while simultaneously tightening up immigration criteria for virtually everyone else.our editor recommendsLondon Riots Damage Jamie Oliver's Birmingham RestaurantLondon Riots Spark Fears for Entertainment BusinessesLondon Riots: Official Calls for Blackberry Service to Be Shut DownLondon Riots: Worst Civil Unrest in Memory as City Gears Up for 2012 Olympics To be eligible, applicants must have won an Academy Award, a BAFTA, a Golden Globe or an Emmy Award or have been nominated in the five years before applying. The government has set aside 300 spots for anyone who meets the requirements. The benefits? If granted Tier 1 status, applicants can work in the U.K. without the need of a sponsor -- a strict requirement for not-so-exceptional types -- and set themselves on a path to permanent residence and citizenship. Britain has become a hot spot for high-profile film productions, including World War Z with Brad Pitt, Gravity with George Clooney and Sandra Bullock and Hyde Park on Hudson, starring Bill Murray and Laura Linney. These stars are just the kind of leading lights that Britain wants to attract, but the new law does nothing to change the U.K.'s notoriously high tax rate. It doesn't help matters that a recent report by global investment firm Skandia found that more than 50 percent of U.K. millionaires are considering leaving the country due in part to high taxation. "While the financial advantages of moving to the U.K. may not be immediately apparent, the professional kudos of establishing artistic credentials here have had a lasting appeal," says Amanda Weston, a leading U.K. immigration attorney at Tooks Chambers. "Appearing on the London stage has been known to give a critical boost to the careers of some Hollywood stars." There is a more practical advantage to the category: It opens doors to producers seeking to book top stars and directors. "It will allow producers more flexibility in securing leading talent from outside of the E.U. without the normal immigration requirements," notes Lisa Logan, an entertainment lawyer at the London office of Gateley Llp. But will Hollywood come knocking? Ron Rehling, a Los Angeles-based immigration law specialist, believes many U.S. actors will welcome the chance to work in London with fewer legal hassles, but he has his doubts about long-term residency. "I'm not certain that qualified American entertainment professionals would reverse-commute to the U.K. with permanent intentions in mind." Related Topics International London Riots

GLAAD Report: ABC Family, CW Score High; CBS Low But Improving

Los Angeles, CA, August 03, 2011 - The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), the nations lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy and anti-defamation organization, today released its fifth annual Network Responsibility Index (NRI), a report that maps the quantity, quality and diversity of images of LGBT people on television. Primetime programming on the five broadcast networks was evaluated as well as original primetime programming on 10 major cable networks. The full report can be downloaded here: www.glaad.org/nri. ABC Family became the second network in the NRIs history to earn an Excellent rating from GLAAD. Of its 103 hours of original primetime programming, 55% included LGBT-inclusive images which also reflected the ethnic and racial diversity of the LGBT community. It is notable that both ABC Family and MTV, which in 2010 received the first-ever Excellent rating from GLAAD, are both youth-oriented networks. As television audiences get to know our community and the common ground that we all share on the screen and in their own lives, acceptance is growing, said Mike Thompson, Acting President of GLAAD. Inclusive programming is a hit with critics and audiences alike who cheered for Kurt and Blaines romance on Glee or watched the wedding of Callie and Arizona on Greys Anatomy. Programs like Pretty Little Liars and Greek have woven gay, lesbian, and bisexual characters into their stories in a way that mirrors the diversity of our community and the experiences of younger generations, said Herndon Graddick, Senior Director of Programs at GLAAD. Viewers expect to see television environments that accurately reflect what its like to be a young adult, and today that includes young adults who happen to be gay. Broadcast Networks: - The CW remains the top broadcast network with 33% of its primetime programming hours being LGBT-inclusive. Fox came in second at 29%, and both networks received a Good rating this year. - ABC remained in third place in terms of its percentage of LGBT-inclusive programming hours (23%). ABC received a Good rating because of the strong quality of its LGBT images, and the network broadcast the greatest total number of LGBT-inclusive hours (253). - CBS remained in last place with 10% LGBT-inclusive hours of primetime programming. After receiving their second Failing score in a row last year, however, they improved enough to receive an Adequate score this year. CBS showed the most improvement of any broadcast network, however we continue to urge them to address the problems and deficiencies in their representation of our community, and hope their forward momentum will soon have them catching up with the other broadcast networks, Graddick said. Cable Networks: - In addition to ABC Familys Excellent rating, Showtime (37%), TNT (33%), HBO (31%), Lifetime (31%), AMC (29%), and Syfy (22%) all received Good ratings for the quantity and quality of their LGBT-inclusive original programming. - USA increased their LGBT-inclusive hours from 4% to 18%, which improved their score from Failing to Adequate. - For the fourth year in a row, A&E (5%) and TBS (5%) both received Failing ratings for their lack of LGBT-inclusive images. One area in which all networks continue to struggle is the underrepresentation or misrepresentation of the transgender community. There were no regular or recurring transgender characters on any networks tracked in this years NRI. And while there were several one-episode stories that included transgender characters, almost none were ideal representations. Fairly and accurately depicting the transgender community should be seen not just as a responsibility for networks, but as an opportunity, said Mike Thompson. There are rich characters and stories yet to be written that would also help networks reflect the full spectrum of the LGBT community. One example can be found on the TeenNick show Degrassi, which features the continuing storyline of a transgender teen named Adam. GLAAD worked with Degrassi on the scripts of several episodes, including Adams introduction in My Body is a Cage, which received a Peabody Award and was recently nominated for an Emmy Award. The 16th Annual GLAAD Where We Are On TV report on diversity will be issued in September 2011. This analysis will examine LGBT inclusion as well as the gender and race/ethnicity of all scripted characters scheduled to appear during the 2011-2012 season.

Bradley Cooper joining The Silver Linings Playbook?

A host of big names continue to be linked with David O. Russell's new film, an adaptation of the Matthew Quick novel The Silver Linings Playbook. Russell regular Mark Wahlberg was initially thought to be taking the lead role, but word on the street is The Fighter star has now dropped in order to star in Allen Hughes' Broken City.However, Russell has been quick to move for a replacement, with Deadline naming Bradley Cooper as the man set to fill Wahlberg's shoes. Meanwhile, Cooper's Limitless co-star Robert De Niro is also believed to be in talks over a supporting role.One piece of concrete casting news is the confirmation of Jennifer Lawrence as the project's female lead. The Hunger Games star reportedly shut out a slew of Hollywood starlets to bag the role, with Kirsten Dunst, Blake Lively and Rachel McAdams all said to have been in the running. Anne Hathaway had initially been pencilled in for the role, before her Dark Knight Rises scheduling meant she, like Wahlberg, was also forced to drop out.The film will follow the story of a former high-school teacher recovering from a breakdown, who becomes determined to find the positives in his life following his release from a mental health facility. Source: Deadline.comIs Cooper a good replacement for Wahlberg? Or is De Niro the only silver lining here? Let us know below.