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.

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."