Andy Serkis Does More Than CGI: A Collection of His Best Live Action Roles

Andy Serkis has carved out a unique niche in modern movies: He's become the go-to guy anytime someone needs a bit of soul injected into a CGI creature. He (and a lot of animators) made us believe in King Kong, as well as Caesar in 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes,' not to mention that stinker Gollum, whose famous schizophrenia scene in 'Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers' was not only a marvel of computer animation, but of acting. But Serkis has also had a long and colorful career as a "real" actor, like his silky gangster in the new film 'Brighton Rock' and a bumbling grave robber in the upcoming comedy 'Burke and Hare.' He's also planning a biopic about landmark photographer Eadweard Muybridge as well as 'Cloud Atlas' and a possible 'Animal Farm' film. We've rounded up clips that show his impressive range, including his uptight magazine editor in '13 Going on 30,' his tour de force lead performance in 'Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll' and an early turn as a murderous Charles Dickens character. 'Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll' (2010) For an actor who's made his mark in memorable supporting roles, it's a treat to see Serkis take center stage in this biopic about raucous British rocker Ian Dury. Our own Michael Hogan wrote about the film when it was at Tribeca last year, saying, "You can't take your eyes off of [Serkis]." 'Topsy-Turvy' (1999) Even if you saw this delightful film about Gilbert & Sullivan's launching of their operetta 'The Mikado,' you probably didn't recognize Serkis as the quirky choreographer who clashes with Gilbert (Jim Broadbent) on how English actresses should play bashful Japanese schoolgirls. That's Serkis doing those goatlike leaps (pipe in mouth) at the beginning of this clip. '24 Hour Party People' (2002) When we meet him as record producer Martin Hannett in this clip, he's perched on top of a cliff, "recording silence." He may be eccentric, but he's sharp enough to demand 50 quid an hour and a partnership in the company. In the studio, he asks Joy Division drummer Stephen Morris to play "faster, but slower." And when he hears a rattle, he orders him to dismantle the entire drum kit and reassemble it on the roof! Warning: Clip is NSFW. '13 Going on 30' (2004) As Jennifer Garner's stressed-out boss, Serkis is far too uptight to enjoy himself at a party, until she breaks out the 'Thriller' dance. He's mortified at first, but before you know it, he's zombie-stepping with the rest of them. 'The Prestige' (2006) Sporting a rare American accent, Serkis plays the assistant to Nikola Tesla (David Bowie), who dazzles magician Hugh Jackman with some real magic. 'Inkheart' (2008) Serkis has a lot of fun as the cartoonish, bald villain who's freed from the confines of a book and has no intention of going back there, not with all the riches from the real world at his disposal, not to mention lots of fun fairy tale creatures like flying monkeys from 'The Wizard of Oz.' 'Oliver Twist' (1999) Now here's a real villain: Charles Dickens' murderous Bill Sikes, whom Serkis portrayed in this British TV adaptation that also co-starred Keira Knightley, Isla Fisher, and Ron Weasley's mum, Julie Walters. In this scene, Sikes shows no mercy when he thinks his lover Nancy will betray him. 'King Kong' (2005) Sure, that big misunderstood beast gets all the attention, but chef Lumpy had his share of troubles too. Not least, getting eaten by giant worms! Poor Lumpy, we hardly knew ye. Andy Serkis portrait courtesy of Dan Steinberg/AP Photo

Die Verdammten der Kalahari

A small plane crashes in the sweltering deserts of South Africa hundreds of miles from civilization. As parallels are drawn between the group of humans and a nearby pack of savage baboons, one of the men's survivalist nature gets the better of him, as he decides his chances of survival would be better if the others were eliminated one-by-one.

Analyst: Steve Jobs' CEO Departure Will Have 'No Impact' on Apple

NEW YORK - Steve Jobs' resignation as Apple CEO will have no immediate impact on the tech giant, Hudson Square Research analyst Daniel Ernst said in a first reaction.our editor recommendsSteve Jobs Resigns as Apple CEOSteve Jobs Resigns as Apple CEO: What Hollywood Is Saying Apple CEO Steve Jobs to Take Another Medical Leave of Absence "It is certainly sad news, but its been in the cards for some time," he told The Hollywood Reporter. "Jobs did what a good CEO should do - build a great team around him, and I strongly believe the company is so firmly on the path of innovation and growth that Jobs' departure will have no impact on the business." Asked about an after-market decline in Apple's stock, Ernst said: "The Apple story is not about a given day or even a whole quarter. Apple is a long-term story of product innovation, share gains and operating execution. If the stock is down, it's an opportunity to buy." Email: Georg.Szalai@thr.com Twitter: @georgszalai Related Topics Steve Jobs Apple

'Kitchen' cooks up Fox victory

A complete-night's serving of ''Hell's Kitchen'' lifted Fox to victory one of the tv stations Monday, a evening which ESPN was likely to compete using its ''Monday Evening Football'' preseason contest. Based on preliminary national estimations from Nielsen, ''Hell's Kitchen'' averaged a couple.6 rating/7 be part of grown ups 18-49 and 6.a million audiences overall from eight to ten p.m., lower a little from last week's hourlong episode. Still, it had been the very best-ranked broadcast program about the evening, as Fox brought its rivals in 18-49 all half-hrs. ABC went second as ''Bachelor Pad'' (2.1/6 in 18-49, 6.six million audiences overall) and ''Castle'' (1./3 in 18-49, 5.six million audiences overall) were consistent with a week ago, although their earnings might be modified downward within the excellent because of a preemption for Bears football about the Alphabet station in Chicago. NBC began gradually having a repeat of ''America's Got Talent'' (1./3 in 18-49, 4. million audiences overall) before obtaining steam using the season finale of ''American Ninja Warrior'' (1.7/4 in 18-49, 4. million audiences overall), which easily capped the demo lots of repeat dramas airing opposite it on ABC and CBS. ''Warrior,'' which airs on NBC's sister cable network G4, gave NBC its best showing within the Monday 9-11 p.m. block since This summer 4 if this broadcast its annual ''Macy's 4th of This summer Fireworks'' special. CBS hung inside of course with repeats of standard Monday programs ''How I Met Your Mother'' (1.1/4 in 18-49, 3.7 million audiences overall at 8 p.m. and 1.3/4 in 18-49, 3.9 million audiences overall at 8:30), ''Two . 5 Men'' (1.4/4 in 18-49, 5.3 million audiences overall), ''Mike and Molly'' (1.3/3 in 18-49, 5.3 million audiences overall) and ''Hawaii Five-0'' (1.2/3 in 18-49, 4.9 million audiences overall). Rankings will not be accessible until this mid-day for ESPN's ''Monday Evening Football'' game between your New You are able to Titans and Chicago Bears, that was likely to win the evening in male demos while challenging Fox for that primetime 18-49 lead. Preliminary 18-49 earnings for that evening: Fox, 2.6/7 ABC, 1.8/5 Univision, 1.5/4 NBC, 1.4/4 CBS, 1.3/3 CW, .2/1. As a whole audiences: Fox, 6.a million ABC, 5.9 million CBS, 4.7 million NBC, 4. million Univision, 3.six million CW, .5 million. Contact Ron Kissell at ron.kissell@variety.com

New You are able to Mayor Touts Record 23 Primetime Television Shows Filming in The Big Apple

NEW You are able to - Mayor Michael Bloomberg on Monday once more stressed the significance of entertainment productions to New You are able to City, highlighting an archive 23 primetime Television shows filming within the city's five boroughs now.Giving his daily press briefing in the group of ABC fall season show "Pan Am" at Steiner Galleries in Brooklyn, Bloomberg stated the entertainment industry supports 4,000 local companies and adds $5 billion towards the local economy. From the 23 primetime projects filming now, a minimum of eight are shows acquired using this year's 20 aircraft pilots shot within the The Big Apple. The mayor outlined the city can also be the house to 140 news programs, talk shows and reality series, while 200 films were shot here this past year."Throughout a time period of financial distress, more Television shows are shooting within our city than in the past,Inch Bloomberg stated, based on a duplicate of his prepared remarks. "These shows are supplying an excellent boost to the local economy and creating jobs at any given time whenever we actually need them. Actually, new development in our production and entertainment industries is among the reasons we are creating jobs in a faster clip compared to relaxation of the united states.InchStating federal and condition labor statistics, the mayor stated that because the recession started, "the U.S. has lost 5.6 percent of their private sector jobs. New You are able to City, however, has lost only .3 %.Inch Bloomberg and Katherine Oliver, commissioner from the New You are able to City Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment, were became a member of by executive director from the Condition Office for Film & Television Development Pat Kaufman, Brooklyn borough leader Marty Markowitz, other political figures, Steiner Galleries chairman Douglas Steiner and "Pan Am" executive producers Nancy Hult Ganis and Thomas Schlamme, in addition to show crew people."1000's of recent Yorkers are working hard building sets, making costumes and scouting locations for that record 23 new and coming back Television shows that film here," stated Bloomberg, based on an argument. "A show like 'Pan Am' utilizes 400 people behind the curtain and creates activity for the local economy at places like lumberyards, fabric stores and coffee houses. We are trying to strengthen and broaden New You are able to City's economy and make jobs and our thriving entertainment market is an excellent illustration of individuals efforts having to pay off."This season, New You are able to City-based shows gained an archive 110 Primetime Emmy nominations, he also outlined."This fall, our televisions screens will once more contain a number of implies that are created the following within the The Big Apple," stated Oliver. "You want all of the new and coming back shows best wishes throughout this approaching season and also at the Primetime Emmys."Steiner thanked the Bloomberg administration because of its support from the entertainment industry."This onslaught of film and tv production here's a result of the mayor along with other chosen authorities cooperating to create New You are able to City competitive and hassle-free," he stated.Steiner Galleries, in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, is at the time of the expansion which will "double what's already the biggest soundstage and production facility about the New England," Bloomberg stated. "The Navy Yard has added 2,200 jobs since 2001, and because of the Steiner expansion along with other developments, it'll add over 2,000 more within the next 2 yrs.Inch The Hollywood Reporter

CAA-Partnered Private Equity Firm, Owner of 'American Idol' CKx Consider EMI Bids

NEW YORK - David Bonderman's private equity firm TPG Capital, which recently bought a 35 percent stake in Hollywood agency CAA, and Apollo Global Management, which earlier this year acquired American Idol owner CKx, are among those performing due diligence for a potential bid for music major EMI, the New York Post reported on Wednesday. Private equity-backed music publishing venture BMG Rights is also taking a look, the paper said. Len Blavatnik's Access Industries, which completed its acquisition of Warner Music Group last month, is widely seen as a lead suitor given that it can reach cost synergies between the two major labels. EMI acts include Coldplay and the Gorillaz. Lender Citigroup, which repossessed EMI from private equity firm Terra Firma when the latter ran into financial problems, is meeting with suitors who are conducting due diligence, the Post said. It highlighted though that the debt financing that private equity groups will look at for a deal is coming at a higher cost amid a weaker economic outlook. EMI has told suitors that it is willing to sell itself off in pieces, which would make financing of smaller deals easier, the Post said. Related Topics Warner Music Group EMI

Walton Goggins on for G.I. Joe 2

Walton Goggins, most recently seen in Predators and Cowboys & Aliens, has signed with Paramount for a part in G.I. Joe 2.Variety reports that Goggins' character in G.I. Joe 2: Retaliation will be Warden Nigel James.He's most famous for his role as Detective Shane Vendrell in The Shield, but since it closed production in 2008, Goggins has had several supporting big screen roles and will also play Wells A. Hutchins in the upcoming Lincoln (starring Daniel Day Lewis and Joseph Gordon-Levitt).Others who have recently joined G.I. 2's impressively diverse cast list include Dwayne Johnson and Wu Tang's RZA. Bruce Willis is also set to play the Joe of the title.G.I. Joe 2 is directed by Jon Chu (Justin Bieber: Never Say Never) and written by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick (Zombieland). It's scheduled to be released at some point during summer 2012.

New Movie Reviews: 'The Help,' '30 Minutes or Less,' 'Glee the 3D Concert Movie' in Theaters This Weekend

Moviegoers have a slew of options this weekend.our editor recommends'30 Minutes or Less' Premiere: 5 Things Seen and Heard on the Red Carpet'Glee The 3D Concert Movie': Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Ushkowitz Spill Show Secrets'The Help' Premiere: 5 Things Seen and Heard on the Red Carpet Viola Davis, Emma Stone, Bryce Dallas Howard and Octavia Spencer star in the Tate Taylor's adaptation of Kathryn Stockett's novel The Help, which opened Wednesday. PHOTOS: All the Fashion of 'The Help' Meanwhile, Jesse Eisenberg and Danny McBride star in the R-rated comedy 30 Minutes or Less, directed by Ruben Fleischer. Also opening this Friday isGlee The 3D Concert Movie, directed by Kevin Tancharoen. The film starsLea Michele, Dianna Agron, Chris Colfer, Kevin McHale and Cory Monteith, among other castmembers of Fox's hit television show. See what The Hollywood Reporter's critics have to say about those films -- and others opening this weekend -- and find out how well they are expected to perform at the box office. The Help Bottom Line: This self-conscious and self-congratulatory portrait of the Jim Crow South does at least contain two magnificent, award-worthy performances by Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer. Click here to read The Hollywood Reporter's review. PHOTOS: Summer Movie Guide 30 Minutes or Less Bottom Line: Even if the film had been 30 minutes or less, this comedy would still be too long. Click here to read THR's review. Glee The 3D Concert Movie Bottom Line: A bouncy but routine concert film highlighted by a few fine song performances. Click here to read THR's review. Final Destination 5 Bottom Line: This horror series with a touch of black comedy continues under the direction of first-timer Steven Quale. Click here to read THR's review. STORY: 'The Help' Earns a Rare A+ CinemaScore From Moviegoers Senna Bottom Line: Fine documentary about one of auto racing's greats will please fans and make some new ones. Click here to read THR's review. Over Your Cities Grass Will Grow Bottom Line: For admirers of the artist and the open-minded, the movie actually presents the ideal way of appreciating Kiefer's extraordinary work. Click here to read THR's review. 3D Sex and Zen: Extreme Ecstasy Bottom Line: No, it's not porn. Click here to read THR's review. Related Topics Bryce Dallas Howard Lea Michele Viola Davis Jesse Eisenberg Emma Stone The Help Final Destination 5 30 Minutes or Less Glee: The 3D Concert Movie Senna Over Your Cities Grass Will Grow 3D Sex and Zen: Extreme Ecstasy

'Coming To America' Litigator Loses One

Pierce O'Donnell gained showbiz prominence as the crusading Los Angeles litigator who represented newspaper columnist Art Buchwald against Paramount over the movie Coming To America and sought to expose the Hollywood studio practice of "creative accounting" on net profit statements. And he very ably represented me when Disney and News Corp tried to unfairly punish this journalist for reporting the truth about Big Media. I consider Pierce both a loyal friend and great attorney. So with a heavy heartI convey that ODonnell pleaded guilty today to two misdemeanor charges of making illegal campaign contributions to John Edwards' presidential campaign in March 2003. In a plea agreement with the U.S. Attorney's Office in Los Angeles, ODonnell agreed to serve six months in federal prison. A sentencing hearing has been set for November 7th. ODonnell specifically admitted that he reimbursed some employees of his law firm and at least one relative to make $2,000 contributions to the campaign. ODonnell also has agreed to pay a $20,000 fine and perform 200 hours of community service. The attorney won international notoriety when he took Buchwald's case on contingency.The writer claimedthat Eddie Murphy'sComing to America was taken from a treatment he sold to Paramount.The1990 lawsuit and O'Donnell'sbook about it Fatal Subtraction focused on whythe studio net profits clause unfairly adds up to zero.

Biography Channel Bill Cosby

First hosted by veteran actor Peter Graves, and later by Jack Perkins, this popular Arts and Entertainment Network series profiled the lives of notable figures in the history of entertainment, sports, arts, science, politics and warfare. The show is notable for its in-depth research, which often provides viewers with little-known information about well-known people.

Keck's Exclusives First Look: Star Trek's Kate Mulgrew Joins Warehouse 13

Kate Mulgrew On August 29, former Star Trek: Voyager skipper Kate Mulgrew joins the cast of Syfy's Warehouse 13 in a four-episode arc as Jane, a character who will prove to have a profound impact on the Warehouse - and one of its occupants with whom she shares a past."She is a Regent, a very important Regent," says series creator Jack Kenny. "Her first episode ("The 40th Floor"), will make her relationship to the Warehouse and everyone in it vital. And for the next three episodes that Kate is in (9/12's "Shadows," 9/26's "Emily Lake" and the 10/3 season ender titled "Stand"), we'll learn a lot more about how the Regents are chosen, how they affect the Warehouse, and in particular how Jane will have a very strong impact on Pete (Eddie McClintock) and Myka (Joanne Kelly)."After Kate wrapped production in Toronto, I chatted up Star Trek's former Captain Janeway from her New York home about what we can expect from her latest Jane.TV Guide Magazine: So, what was it about this character that enticed you into playing another Jane?Mulgrew: She has mystical and magical powers beyond all articulation. I play an important part regarding the future of the Warehouse, and also its history. You will increasingly understand her mysterious value to the warehouse and everybody in it.TV Guide Magazine: Tell us more about these powers. Mulgrew: One of the Warehouse's artifacts has fallen to me to be worn on my person. Within this artifact resides a continuity and promise that no other single artifact bears. So I must protect it and it, in turn, will protect us.TV Guide Magazine: Jane apparently shares a special connection to one of the core characters. What can you hint about this?Mulgrew: I would say in my four-episode journey, many perils are withstood and there seems to be a profound awareness the audience cannot understand regarding one of the characters. It is a relationship without which the Warehouse itself would probably have no value.TV Guide Magazine: Your loyal Star Trek devotees follow you wherever you go. Any attributes Jane shares with Janeway?Mulgrew: Yes. You're chosen for the features you have that are outstanding. I think I have a certain strength and clarity with a twinkle. And Jane has all those things.TV Guide Magazine: Jack Kenny tells me your character is pivotal to not only the season-ending cliffhanger, but to the entire season arc. And he's hoping to have you back next year. Mulgrew: Jack is probably the best show runner I've ever worked with. Full of life and inherently naughty. His Irish naughtiness sparks my Irish naughtiness. When you come away from an experience really connecting with the people involved, it says something about its value. I loved them all. Eddie, Jo, Saul (Rubinek, who plays Artie) and I had dinner at least two or three times. I left feeling exceedingly happy.TV Guide Magazine: So, are you up for more next season? Mulgrew: Yeah, I am. Jack and I spoke about it over dinner the other night. I'd very much like to go back and I hope we can do that.TV Guide Magazine: By the end of the cliffhanger, what feeling will fans be left with regarding your character?Mulgrew: Hope. Warehouse 13 fans, start speculating on which character you believe shares a connection with Jane. And Kate is but the latest in a long line of Star Trek vets who have guest-starred on the series. Who else have you enjoyed seeing or would like to see make an appearance?Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now!