Kasulke: D.p. draws attention from peers.

Kasulke'The Off Hours'Role model: Ellen Kuras. "When I saw what she did on 'Personal Velocity,' it was very liberating. It was shot on the same gear and with the same means I was using, but it looked like a real movie. She has a very holistic idea of what a director of photography does. She works on very diverse projects, and she broke into the boys' club. She is definitely a hero." Camera and film preferred: "I love Super 8. I'd take the Canon 1014 XL-S camera with a roll of vintage Kodachrome. If we are talking digital, I like the Arri Alexa with some vintage Baltar lenses. For everyday shooting, I love the Aaton XTR."Favorite tool: "A well-stocked kitchen. Cooking is centering. It's social, and not as self-centered as making movies. Making and sharing a meal is a really good emotional and spiritual recharge at the end of a shooting day."Representation: UTA's Erich Aguillon for features; and for television and commercials, Ryan TraceyBenjamin Kasulke's cinematography in "Safety Not Guaranteed" and "Your Sister's Sister" was seen by packed houses at Sundance this year, where "Safety" generated enviable buzz.But it was his d.p. work on the micro-budgeted "The Off Hours," which earned Kasulke an Independent Spirit Award nomination for 2011, that caught the attention of two-time Oscar-nominated cinematographer Stephen Goldblatt."Relying entirely on the lowly Canon 5Dmk11, Kasulke balances the night interiors to the coming dawn with a fine control," Goldblatt tells Variety. "His shots are simple and eloquent, and the camera brings extraordinary performances to life."Often inhabiting the nether world between night and day," Goldblatt continues, "the 'ordinary' is a character in itself and is more captivating than the more exotic locales of many other productions."Kasulke studied cinema at Ithaca College, did a stint as a taxi driver and spent four years working in post-production before becoming the go-to shooter for Seattle's modern dance films. His association with the local arts scene led to the opportunity to shoot "Guy Maddin's Brand Upon the Brain!"Since then he has added to his feature resume "My Effortless Brilliance," "Humpday," "Keyhole," "The Ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye" and "The Lie."Kasulke is currently prepping a third project with Maddin that will involve shooting 100 short films in 100 days at various art museums around the world."Guy is reimagining 100 classic silent films that were lost with the advent of sound," says Kasulke.Trailer: "The Off Hours"Return to 10 Cinematographers to Watch Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

Whitney Houston Dead at 48: Hollywood Responds

Whitney Houston As news of Whitney Houston's dying spread Saturday evening, Celebs quickly began offering their sympathies and recollections in the Grammy winning pop diva. Whitney Houston dies at 48Houston, 48, is discovered dead Saturday, eventually just before the Grammys, within the Beverly Hilton hotel, where she was prone to attend music mogul Clive Davis' annual pre-Grammy gala. Artists and stars released their sympathies on Twitter:Paula Abdul: "I am devastated. I am absolutely devastated in news reports about Whitney Houston. This kind of tragic, tragic loss."Christina Aguilera: "We have lost another legend. Love and hopes to Whitney's family. She'll be missed."Tony Bennett: "It's a tragedy. Whitney Houston was the best singer I've heard and he or she will probably be truly missed."Attacking Youthful Boys: "Just heard what is the news. so crazy. The most effective VOICES EVER just passed. RIP Whitney Houston. My hopes visit her pals and family."Toni Braxton: "My heart is weeping...RIP for the Legendary Diva & Icon Whitney Houston!!!!! This type of incredible influence over music generally! She's paved the means by which for each singer inside the record companies. Legendary, legendary, finding, amazing, humble...the most effective in the world.InchAppear back on Whitney Houston's lifeNick Cannon: "'To be absent in your body is going to be present while using Master.A RIP to Whitney Houston an authentic full." Mariah Carey: "Heartbroken too as with tears inside the shocking dying of my friend, the incomparable Ms. Whitney Houston. My sincere condolences to Whitney's family also to her numerous fans all over the world. She will not be forgotten the most effective voices to ever sophistication our world.InchSimon Cowell: "I am so sad to hear about Whitney. We have lost the most effective entertainers ever.InchPerez Hilton: "Delivering a great deal love and strength to Whitney's daughter at this time around! May she be protected by light this will let you existence filled with peaceful occasions."Randy Jackson: "Wow I am devastated. the world population has lost another one of the better voices ever. RIP whitney houston, so fortunate am I to own labored with u, and possess u touch my existence. may god bless this family."Wyclef Jean: "This really is really the saddest factor I've ever required to write throughout my existence, R I P to the most effective humans that i have seen Whitney Houston."Bret Michaels: "My ideas and hopes visit the household of Whitney Houston. A legend while using voice from the angel, she'll be missed."L.A. Reid: "I am completely devastated by losing the best voice ever! R.I.P. Whitney Houston. I'll always thank you!InchBeyonce: "No words! Just tears."Joan Rivers: "Whitney Houston. Just what a sad tragedy -- the conclusion from the presence of the incredible talent. RIP to have an amazing singer and legend."Ryan Seacrest: "At Grammys testing hearing Whitney Houston has died at 48. Everyone here's absolutely stunned."

'Hunger Games' Tickets On Sale Feb. 22

Hopefully the odds will be in your favor on Feb. 22. That's the date tickets for 'The Hunger Games' go on sale -- and likely sell out -- in advance of the film's debut on March 23. This announcement comes 74 days ahead of release, in honor of the 74th annual Hunger Games, which are detailed in the film and YA best-seller. Fans can click here to sign up for text updates and further information on the advanced sales. You can also check out Moviefone's "Hunger Games" page for more information. Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Elizabeth Banks, Woody Harrelson, Donald Sutherland and Stanley Tucci, "The Hunger Games" is in theaters on March 23. Tweet with the hashtag #hungergames74 to let everyone know whether you'll be attending the pre-sale ticket event. Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Each Day Within The Existence of Bravo's Andy Cohen

Andy Cohen It's after 9pm in the Bravo Clubhouse, the downtown Manhattan studio where Andy Cohen tapes his talk show, Watch What Goes On: Live. The 43-year-old - who pulls dual purpose as professional v . p . of talent and development for that network - continues to be going nonstop since 7:30am. He's done his soon-to-be-finished first book. He's blogged from the cab. Attended an off-site development meeting. Shot video replies to viewer mail - for example one complaint he "hates God." (Cohen: "I do not hate Him! I would not slam God!") Made script changes for your evening's WWHL, given notes on the rough cut of the new reality series in regards to a "soulmate finder" and fielded a phone call from Phaedra Parks, a cast person in The Actual Average women of Atlanta, one of the numerous programs he's shepherded into pop-culture infamy. But perhaps, the key to Cohen's day - as he turns the wattage in place to host 30 dizzyingly Bravo-centric minutes recently-evening TV - has yet to start. How's he feeling? "I am fine. I am good!" he demands, going for a sip of tea. Moments later, a monster yawn escapes. He will not be resting in the near future. Beginning The month of january 8, Cohen's two-and-a-half-year-old show is certainly going from 2 to 5 nights per week. It is the culmination of probably the most improbable trajectories in show business: an professional shifting for an on-air role. "This really is initially things i desired to do 22 years back, which guy I had been interning for at CBS was like, 'You possess a wandering eye. I do not think you are gonna access it TV,'" recalls Cohen. Rather, he rose in the ranks behind the curtain at CBS, Trio after which Bravo, just like it had been morphing from meh to some place to go for reality series like Top Chef and Project Runway. "Andy did not hide that on-camera work was something he was thinking about,Inch states Bravo leader Frances Berwick. After stints hosting a web-based-only show and also the Average women reunion special offers, Cohen was drawn on for WWHL. "It opened like a test series for 12 episodes," he states. "When the rankings have been bad, we would not be getting this conversation." The very first evening came 334,000 audiences by Season 5, the time was as much as 1.36 million. Growing the regularity now "felt just like a natural extension," states Berwick. Anticipation for which happens next are modest. "We have didn't have a five-nights-a-week show before," states Cohen. "They are habit-based, also it takes people a very long time to construct a habit." The schedule is not the only real factor altering. Cohen's duties at Bravo are shifting to ensure that he'll concentrate on new shows as opposed to the entire roster. And WWHL - which until recently has mainly featured "Bravolebrities" and also the stars who love (or like to mock) them - is broadening its scope. "We are gonna have celebrities and music people, and they are likely to be speaking about anything," states Cohen. Does he aspire to attract new audiences, even individuals who're uninitiated? "I really hope so," he states. "I believe [previously] you could've been averted in the gate should you did not watch the Average women.'" What's going to stay the same: interaction with audiences in lots of forms, from polls to Tweets to in-studio calls. "There's an immediacy that encourages individuals to watch live instead of three, 5 days later," states Berwick. "People wish to spend some time with Andy." Nicole Kidman, a buddy and frequent guest, credits the attract Cohen's knack for taking the zeitgeist. "He always appears to possess his finger around the pulse," states Parker. "Everyone responds to Andy - it's this excellent chemical reaction." Besides, while he's technically going mind-to-mind using the other late-evening men, this surreal landscape - where cocktails are offered, odd combinations of visitors are thought optimal and homespun tchotchkes abound - may as well be considered a world from Leno and Co. "What's wonderful is he does indeed different things in the other [talk-show hosts], therefore it is an alternate instead of straight competition," Berwick states. Meanwhile, back in the Bravo Clubhouse, 11pm gets to last. Cohen's become his second wind, and that he fires questions at Vanessa Williams and Us dot-Marie Johnson (Glee's Coach Beiste). When it is over, the motley crew - with a drag full along with a "slutty elf" who made an appearance in a little - files in a daze. Williams murmurs, "Which was just a little bizarre." Cohen, for his part, is showing equal parts gratification and fatigue. Can be whether he is able to sustain this pace, and more. Observes Parker, "He's been waiting an eternity with this moment. Who'd complain about being tired, you realize?Inch Sign up for TV Guide Magazine now!

Christmas Weekend Box Office: 'War Horse' Strong, 'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol' Stronger

It turns out things at the domestic box office weren't as disappointing as they initially seemed on Christmas morning. Weekend winner 'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol' grabbed $46.2 million over the four-day holiday, an estimate that is nearly $20 million larger than the $26.5 million that was reported for the three-day frame. The fourth installment of the Tom Cruise franchise might wind up being the most lucrative yet -- proof that perhaps audiences have forgotten/forgiven Cruise for all that couch-jumping hysteria that clouded the box office of 'Mission: Impossible III.' Elsewhere, 'War Horse' opened on Christmas Day to strong receipts. The Steven Spielberg-directed Oscar contender pulled in an estimated $15 million between Christmas and Dec. 26 thanks to an older crowd, 31 percent of whom were over 50. Spielberg's 'The Adventures of Tintin' didn't fare as well; the motion-capture adventure earned $16.1 million over the four-day weekend, with ticket sales only reaching $24.1 million since release on Dec. 21 -- or just $4 million more than weekend two of 'Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked' grabbed over Christmas. As for the other new releases: 'The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo' earned just over $19 million during the four-day holiday, while 'We Bought a Zoo' grabbed just over $15 million. Both are being looked at as disappointments, but with a long holiday week and no new releases next weekend -- plus excellent word-of-mouth -- both films could have long legs. That won't be the case of the unscreened-for-critics 'Darkest Hour'; the alien invasion film was D.O.A on Christmas Day, earning just $5.5 million. EARLER: 'Mission: Impossible' Takes Christmas Crown [via LAT/Company Town] [Photo: DreamWorks] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

New Salmon Fishing Trailer Arrives

Ewan McGregor heads up the YemenPaul Torday's novel was published back in 2006, but it's been caught and reeled in by Lasse Hallstrom and Ewan McGregor, and now a new Salmon Fishing In The Yemen trailer has just gone live at Yahoo.If you've not read the book, you'll need to know that this is the story of a Yemeni sheik (Amr Waked) who has the visionary plan to introduce - you guessed it - salmon fishing in the Yemen. Ewan McGregor is Fred Jones, a lowly fisheries scientist in the British government, who thinks the scheme is ludicrous, but has it forced upon him by the Prime Minister's super-keen press secretary Bridget Maxwell (Kristin Scott-Thomas).On one level it's a satire of spin-centric, media-savvy politics, and on another it's a thoughtful measuring of different belief systems. The emphasis of this trailer, however, seems very much to be on the burgeoning lurrve between McGregor's dull bureaucrat and Emily Blunt's Harriet Chetwode-Talbot, who's acting as the sheikh's consultant on the project. The novel's written in epistolary form - as a collection of emails and diary entries and documents - but there's no sign of any attempt to replicate that here. Which is probably just as well, since it would probably involve voice-over, and voice-over is almost always rubbish.Salmon Fishing In The Yemen is produced by Paul Webster (The Motorcycle Diaries, Atonement) with a screenplay by Simon Beaufoy (Slumdog Millionaire). It was filmed in Scotland and Morocco, and it's out in the UK on March 9.

Mexico's Canana pacts with Netflix

MEXICO CITY -- Mexican indie Canana has inked its first deal with Netflix to use cases of its effective original series "Soy tu fan" (I'm Your Fan), presently on its second season on pubcaster Once TV Mexico. The romantic comedy, starring Ana Claudia Talancon ("The Crime of Father Amaro"), is Canana's initial work with the smallscreen, scoring an average 5 point rating with 7.5 points participate the second season that started in October. Episodes within the first season will probably be designed for both Netflix Latin America and Netflix inside the U.S. and Canada, the first time U.S. audiences may have this program. Canana has produced a standing becoming an innovator in distribution, becoming the first to provide VOD around the major cabler in Mexico, and delivering this year's "Revolucion" omnibus project in theaters, on DVD and free-to-air at the same time. Canana, founded by producer Pablo Crus with thesps Diego Luna and Gael Garcia Bernal, features its own religious-designed "Nino santo" TV project inside the pipeline, additionally to 2 other projects under systems. By running on Once TV, "Soy tu fan" directly competes in the TV duopoly of Televisa and tv Azteca, which remedies for 90% of Mexico's business. In the statement, Cruz recognized the Netflix deal, saying it absolutely was meeting the desires "in the consumer, not the programmer." It comes down lower each week after Netflix clients in Mexico and Latin America received ease of access service via Apple TV and iPad/apple apple iphone. Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com