Anchor Bay takes 'Touchback'

Anchor Bay Films has acquired United States privileges to inspiring drama "Touchback," starring Kurt Russell, John Presley, Melanie Lynskey, Christine Lahti, Came Powell and Marc Blucas. Anchor Bay leader Bill Clark introduced the offer, that was discussed throughout the American Film Market, on Wednesday. "Touchback" is written and directed by Don Handfield and created by Freedom Films' John Presley, Kevin Matusow and Carissa Buffel. Hannibal Classics is handling foreign sales. Presley shows a battling player who bitterly miracles how his existence may have been different if he'd not obtained the winning touchdown within the Ohio Condition Senior High School Championship game years back -- and all of a sudden finds themself in time for you to a few days from the championship game. Deal was discussed by Kevin Kasha of Anchor Bay Films and Jay Cohen from Gersh LA. Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com

Robbins, Brody join Chinese famine pic

Tim Robbins and Adrien Brody have became a member of the cast of director Feng Xiaogang's as-yet-untitled story from the deadly famine in central China in 1942 throughout the war against Japan. Reps for that thesps confirmed the castings Tuesday. Huayi Siblings, Feng's production partner, has established that no title continues to be looking for the pic, which is according to author Liu Zhenyun's novel "Recalling 1942." Feng introduced the project in April with intends to begin shooting this be seduced by a 2012 release. Zhenyun's novel particulars a persons crisis that developed consequently of the drought and also the government's distraction using the war against Japan's taking up armies. The storyline is occur central China's Henan province, south of Beijing, where Liu was raised. Liu authored "Mobile Phone," which Feng based his 2003 film. Feng is becoming China's most effective director with "Aftershock," "If You're the main one,Inch and "If You're the main one 2." Robbins was last observed in "Eco-friendly Lantern." Brody is within "Night time in Paris." Robbins is repped by UTA. Brody is repped by Paradigm. Contact Variety Staff at news@variety.com

New 'Haywire' Trailer: Michael Fassbender, Ewan McGregor and Antonio Banderas are No Match for Gina Carano

Michael Fassbender played a badass superhero in 'X-Men: First Class.' Too bad his powers didn't transfer over to his upcoming movie 'Haywire.' In the new trailer for the Steven Soderbergh-directed film, Fassbender's character, Paul, lures Malory Kane (played by MMA fighter Gina Carano), a government agent, into a hotel room in an effort to neutralize her. Bad idea. Unfortunately, things didn't go too smoothly for Fassbender while they were filming this scene, either. As the actor told EW, [Gina] is supposed to pick up a vase and it breaks away, and the stunt guy said, 'She's going to grab it and hit you on the side of the head. But the one thing that's important as she swings toward your head is you don't look at her. You turn your head away and take the hit.' I was like, 'Yeah, yeah, yeah, I got it' ... Of course, Gina picked up the vase and I looked right at it ... It was like a camera bulb had gone of. Fassbender ended up leaving with only a few bruises. 'Haywire' hits theaters January 20, 2012. Head over to EW to watch the trailer. [Photo: Relativity] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Jersey Shores Ronnie Blames Distance For Split With Sammi

First Published: November 10, 2011 4:33 PM EST Credit: Access Hollywood Caption Jersey Shores Ronnie Ortiz-Magro stops by Access Hollywood Live on November 10, 2011LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Jersey Shores resident couple Ronnie Ortiz-Magro and Sammi Giancola appear to work best when theyre sharing a room and not a commute. Ronnie stopped by Access Hollywood Live on Thursday and revealed that distance has driven a wedge between him and his ladylove. Right now were not together, he told Billy Bush and guest co-host Holly Robinson Peete. The reality star, who now also wrestles on TNA Impact Wrestling, explained that their busy schedules have been tough on their love life. We want to focus on our careers, he continued. And its not really fair to either of us to be in a relationship where youre going to see each other once a week. Despite their romantic break with a new season of Shore in the works who knows will blossom between these two Ronnie stressed that their relationship was completely legit. What me and Sam had was real. None of it was staged. We really care about each other and love each other, Ronnie said. TNA Impact Wresting airs Thursdays at 9 PM on Spike TV. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Eddie Murphy Oscar Substitutes: 10 Names the Oscars Should Think About

If you have checked Twitter within the last two hrs, you have often seen everybody from Ron Swanson to Bravo's Andy Cohen tossed out as you possibly can host substitutes for Eddie Murphy in the 84th annual Oscars. (Keep in mind that Eddie Murphy comeback? Yeah, that's super over now. Help you for 'Dr. Dolittle 5,' Eddie!) Funny stuff, Twitter! But who'll really replace Murphy? Ahead, Moviefone ranks 10 possible options, from least prone to probably. CLICK PHOTO To Produce GALLERY 10 Possible Oscar-Host Substitutes Ough GervaisRobert Downey Junior.The MuppetsMeryl StreepTina FeySteve Martin and Alec BaldwinNo OneNeil Patrick HarrisHugh JackmanBilly Very See All Moviefone Art galleries » EARLIER: Eddie Murphy quits Academy awards EARLIER: Robin Williams responds to Eddie Murphy's Academy awards departure [Top Photo: AFP/Getty] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook RELATED

EXCLUSIVE! John Grazer Telling Hollywood He'll Produce Oscars & Trying To Find Host

John Grazer Will A Part Of To Produce 84th Academy awards Brett Ratner Out As Oscar Producer WEDNESDAY 3:50 PM, 3RD UPDATE: The Academy Of Movies & Arts Sciences just handled to obtain official. 3:30 PM, second UPDATE: Imagine Entertainment is verifying that John Grazer can make the 84th Academy awards with Don Mischer. Still no official AMPAS announcement, though. There’s more news relating to this fast-breaking story: Round the Academy Of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences wanted thatEddie Murphy would reconsider his exit as host, affiliates tell me that John Grazer has handled to maneuver about this mid-day.”We aren't coming back to him. No chance,” I’m told. 2 PM, UPDATE from Nikki Finke: I have just discovered that John Grazer was offered and contains proven to produce the 84th Academy awards. Nothing remains introduced yet, but Grazer is telling Hollywood he’s dedicated to the gig. The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences owes John large-time for walking to the breach left when Brett Ratner left because of the scandal the director had created around themselves. Immediately, Grazer began calling on an outing trying to find the Oscar host (see HAMMOND: Eddies Exit Throws Oscars Into Further Chaos Who Should Host Now?) and speed-known as the most effective agencies checking availabilities for big talent. Nevertheless the Academy still wants Eddie Murphy to host, and Grazer is designated with first trying to convince the actor to make it happen. Grazer’s Imagine Entertainment produced Tower Heist, which Ratner directed and co-stars Murphy. If anybody will get Eddie in, it’s John. For Grazer to battle the Oscarsdemonstrates a dedication for the movie community that we hope the Academy won’t soon forget.Grazer’s title frequently appears for your Irving G Thalberg Memorial Award, most likely probably the most coveted Oscar recognition for anyone in Hollywood, and almost received itfor the 76th annual Oscars.Somaybe sooner or later it must be Grazersturn for your Thalberg.I believe that make it for him next season. 11 AM, Mike Fleming reviews: At this time around, the Academy awards continue being out of whack, but a title that's making the models is John Grazer just like a potential alternative for Brett Ratner. That is unconfirmed and may be preferable when Eddie Murphy used to be the host. Grazer partners in Imagine Entertainment with Ron Howard, which he just produced Tower Heist, the Ratner-directed film that stars Murphy. Developing.

'X-Factor's' Rachel Crow Survived Drug Addicted Birth Mother and Abusive Home, Adoptive Mom Reveals

To look at the bubbly and expressiveRachel Crow on Fox's The X Factor now, one would never assume that she survived some intense early childhood trauma in an abusive home with a birth mother who was addicted to crack cocaine.our editor recommends'X Factor's' LeRoy Bell Can Laugh At His Lip Syncing Foible: 'It's Like a Spoof''X Factor': Vocal Sweetening? Lip Syncing? The Lowdown on the Shows Sound'X Factor': With 10 Million Votes Cast, How Does it Compare to 'American Idol'? (Analysis) PHOTOS: 'X Factor' Top 17 Finalists: Get to Know the Artists "In situations like that, it is a little more dangerous, so they keep everything sealed," Rachel's adoptive mother, Barbara Crow, tells the NY Post (and a show insider confirms the story to The Hollywood Reporter), about not knowing the identities of Rachel's birth parents. "It is not like entering into a typical private adoption. This is where parental rights were terminated, and the child suffered a lot of abuse," says Barbara. "I would just like 10 minutes with them." Rachel came to live with Barbara, a former hospital counselor, and her husband, Kelly, who owns an excavation business in Boulder, as a foster child at six months old and the couple adopted her a year later. Barbara says Rachel's rough start hasn't gotten in the way of her becoming a well adjusted child. PHOTOS: Behind the Scenes: THR's 'X Factor' Cover Shoot "She is totally unaffected by it," Barbara says. "She never looks at [her past] in a sad way. She looks at it as that is what made her the person she is." Rachel, 13, tells the newspaper that she has no desire to meet her birth parents, saying "I have two amazing parents already." Related Topics Fox Broadcasting Corporation The X Factor