Oscilloscope buys 'Hello, I Have To Be Going'

'Hello I Have To Be Going' first showed in the Sundance Film Festival.Oscilloscope has acquired United States privileges to Todd Louiso's ''Hello, I Have To Go,'' which opened opening evening in the Sundance Film Festival.The drama, starring Melanie Lynskey, focuses on a thirty-something divorcee who moves in together with her parents, only to discover romance inside a local teen. ''We loved it as soon as we had it at Sundance, and that we are thrilled to become dealing with this excellent filmmaking team to create it in to the world,'' Oscilloscope stated inside a statement.Compiled by Sarah Koskoff, ''Hello, I Have To Be Going'' co-stars Blythe Danner and newcomer Christopher Abbott and was created by Mary Jane Skalski and Hendes Ritter. Pic tested in Sundance's U.S. Dramatic Competition section and can likely bow in U.S. theaters this August.''In making the film, we grew to become a detailed knit group,'' stated Skalski inside a statement. ''Todd, Sarah, Hendes and that i are thrilled to create Oscilloscope in to the family.''Oscilloscope's approaching 2012 slate includes Andrea Arnold's ''Wuthering Levels,'' Matt Ross's ''28 Hotel Rooms'' and Ryan O'Nan's ''Brooklyn Siblings Beat the Animal.''Deal was discussed by WME Global.Sundance Video Interview: Contact Stuart Oldham at stuart.oldham@variety.com

2 decades After Oscar: Silence in the Lamb Stacks Up, Jack Palance Less

I have not a clue how this concept evaded me for just two years, but there it's: The Following annual 20/20 Honours were introduced recently, adoring the most effective films of 1991 after 20 years cost of distance and hindsight. Wise decision - even though the large event switched out as anticlimactically as this year's real factor. That's what happens when Oscar apparently will understand it properly. To wit, the Silence in the Lamb once again taken the primary categories of Best Picture, Director, Actor, Actress and Script (Modified), proclaiming five "Felixes" round the evening and in the lead among an unequalled eight "Odd Couples" to win both Oscars and Felixes. ('! Cute.) Alas, '91 Supporting Actor Jack Palance and Supporting Actress Mercedes Ruehl were overthrown by John Goodman (Barton Fink) and Geena Davis (Thelma & Louise). Uncover the entire report on individuals who win below. Champion to all or any! (* denotes an Oscar champion) BEST PICTURE THE SILENCE In The Lamb* BEST DIRECTOR Jonathan Demme THE SILENCE In The Lamb* BEST ACTOR Anthony Hopkins THE SILENCE In The Lamb* BEST ACTRESS Jodie Promote - THE SILENCE In The Lamb* BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR John Goodman - BARTON FINK BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS Geena Davis THELMA & LOUISE BEST ORIGINAL Script Callie Khouri THELMA & LOUISE* BEST Modified Script Ted Tally THE SILENCE In The Lamb* BEST FOREIGN FILM DELICATESSEN BEST DOCUMENTARY HEARTS OF DARKNESS: A FILMMAKERS APOCALYPSE BEST SCORE Wilson Pickett THE Obligations BEST SONG Prior To The Finish Around The World Prior To The Finish Around The World BEST EDITING Conrad Aficionado, Mark Goldblatt, Richard A. Harris TERMINATOR 2: JUDGEMENT DAY BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY Lun Yang Boost The Red-colored-colored LANTERN BEST ART DIRECTION Dennis Gassner - BARTON FINK BEST COSTUME Valrj]ie Pozzo di Borgo DELICATESSEN BEST MAKEUP THE ADDAMS FAMILY BEST VISUAL Foreign exchange TERMINATOR 2: JUDGEMENT DAY* BEST Appear DESIGN TERMINATOR 2: JUDGEMENT DAY*

Singer-songwriter Lucio Dalla dies

Lucio Dalla, an Italian singer-songwriter who sold millions of records worldwide and composed songs for some of Italy's most famous film directors, died Thursday of an apparent heart attack in Montreux, Switzerland, during a European concert tour. He was 68.Dalla, whose musical genres ranged from folk to jazz to classical, gave a concert Wednesday in the Swiss city known for its music and "was in fine form," said Pascal Pellegrino, the director of Montreux's "culture season." Pellegrino said the performance was warmly applauded, and Dalla stayed on to chat with fans.Dalla's haunting melody "Caruso" sold 9 million copies worldwide and was sung by the late opera great Luciano Pavarotti with Dalla at a 1992 concert in Modena.Dalla toured abroad frequently, including in the U.S., sometimes with another famed Italian folksong writer, Francesco De Gregori.Promoted by another Italian singer and songwriter, Gino Paoli, Dalla started performing in the 1960s. In 1977, Dalla's first album with songs written by himself -- "How Deep Is the Sea" -- came out. He produced new albums nearly every year over the next few years, including the popular "Banana Republic."Another popular song was his 1990 "Beware of the Wolf" on the album "Cambio," which sold nearly 1.4 million copies, according to Dalla's website.His version of Prokofiev's "Peter and the Wolf" was performed in Rome's Santa Cecilia auditorium in 1997. He also wrote an opera "Tosca. Amore disperato," inspired by Puccini's "Tosca."Dalla composed songs for some of Italian film directors including Mario Monicelli, Michelangelo Antonioni, Carlo Verdone and Michele Placido.Much of Dalla's work was inspired by his passion for the sea. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

Romeo Miller Re-Teams With Tom Lynch For Musical Sitcom

EXCLUSIVE: Almost a decade after Romeo Miller first teamed with Tom Lynch for the Nickelodeon series Romeo!, the actor/rapper is back in business with the pre-eminent producer of comedy series for the tween and teen set. The two are collaborating on RESQ3, a high-school show that focuses on teen social issues. The musical sitcom with drama elements features Miller and his new rap/rock band RESQ3, including drummer Christian Brock and guitarist/vocalist Myles Eberhardt.”Its the first teen TV show with a Hip Hop, Rock and Pop sound, Miller said. RESQ3 is produced by the Tom Lynch Co., which is financing the production of a pilot in the fall. The show has already been sold in several international markets, while talks with U.S. networks are underway. Nickelodeon and its sibling networks would be a natural home, having aired Miller/Lynch’s Romeo! as well as most other series produced by Lynch. Its great to be back in business with Romeo,” Lynch said. “From 2003 to 2006 we had a #1 series on Nickelodeon, and with Romeos experience, poised acting skills, comedic timing, built-in fan base, and musical success, we are expecting to repeat history with another hit TV show. Romeo is currently filming Tyler Perry’s Madeas Witness Protection and will go on tour with RESQ3 in April.

Chris Tucker Not Considering Another 'Friday'

Near to the finish of a year ago, Deadline reported that Ice Cube was ongoing to proceed with plans for just about any fourth "Friday" film. The rapper-switched-actor even tweeted out the new film reaches the entire shebang with New Line Cinema. Ice Cube mentioned that his intention wound up being to revive the first cast within the first film for your fourth, most most likely including Chris Tucker, who had not came out inside the series since the initial film. While reduced Miami throughout Basketball All-Star Weekend, MTV News taken track of Tucker and asked for about the potential for another "Friday" movie for your actor. "I'll never say 'never,' however doubt it as it is a thing that I did so this type of very long time ago, which i handled to maneuver on,Inch Tucker mentioned. Tucker remains oddly enough absent from films lately, along with his last role featured in 2007's "Hurry Hour 3." Later this year, he's return to acting with David O. Russell's "The Silver Textures Playbook." However for another "Friday" movie, Tucker's return there seems more unlikely. "So I am unsure if we'll perform a different one,Inch Tucker mentioned. "However appreciate everyone loving it much that they wish to see another. We'll see." Tucker's large break came as Smokey within the original "Friday," which was co-put together by Ice Cube and PJ Pooh. Tucker skipped the two subsequent movies, selecting rather to star in films like "The fifth Element," "Money Talks" as well as the "Hurry Hour" films for Brett Ratner.

Plummer is earliest actor to win Oscar

PlummerChristopher Plummer's supporting actor Academy Award for Mike Mills' "Beginners" gave him an absolute niche in Oscar history Sunday -- at 82, he increased being the first people receiving a hostile acting Oscar.Plummer received a standing ovation Sundauy evening and began his acceptance by searching within the statuette and stating, "I used to be only couple of years older than you, darling. Where are you currently presently the comfort of my existence?"Plummer was competing against another 82-year-old, Max Von Sydow for "Very Noisy, Incredibly Close," along with Kenneth Branagh for "My Week with Marilyn," Jonah Hill for "Moneyball" and Nick Nolte for "Warrior." Plummer was formerly nominated inside the supporting category last season for "The Ultimate Station." "Once I emerged within the womb, I used to be practicing my Oscar speech," he quipped Sunday.Jessica Tandy remains earliest lead acting champion, setting that mark when she won charge actress Oscar at 80 for 1989's "Driving Miss Daisy." George Burns might be the only real other acting champion to obtain an Oscar at 80, winning the supporting actor Oscar in 1975's "The Sun's Sun rays Boys."In "Beginners," Plummer referred to a outdated museum director who waits prior to the dying of his wife of 45 years to announce that he's gay. Focus opened up up "Beginners" in June, and Plummer has centered the supporting category throughout honours season, winning the Spirit, SAG, Golden Globe and BAFTA trophies.He offered extensive thanks, concluding along with his spouse Elaine "who saves my existence every day.In . Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com

Oscar Predictions: Who Will Win?

Bill Pullman Bill Pullman is playing the president - again. The Independence Day actor, who recently starred in Torchwood: Miracle Day, will portray the President of the United States in NBC's 1600 Penn pilot. The comedy centers on the most ordinary family in the world - who just so happen to live in the White House. Pilot Season: Get the scoop! As previously announced, Brittany Snow will play the eldest daughter, Becca, while Book of Mormon's Josh Gad will play Skip, her gregarious and clumsy older brother. Gad will also write and executive-produce the pilot with Modern Family's Jason Winer.