CBS orders three comedy pilots

CBS has joined the late-Friday rush of pilot orders, greenlighting three laffers, including one a from the Iron Man of pilot season, Greg Berlanti, and "Friends" vet Greg Malins. The untitled Warner Bros. TV project form Berlanti and Malins centers on a man who realizes after a health scare that he's in love with his femme best friend and business partner of 15 years. Malins and Berlanti penned the pilot and will exec produce. Project marks a rare foray into the half-hour realm for Berlanti, who has already landed three drama pilot orders this development cycle spread among Fox, CBS and CW. Another Warner Bros. TV project comes from "Will & Grace" alums Max Mutchnick and David Kohan. "Partners" revolves around two lifelong male friends whose relationship is like a weird marriage that is tested when one decides to get married. Duo will exec produce. Buddy comedy "Friend Me," from CBS TV Studios, was penned by Alan Kirschenbaum & Ajay Sahgal. It set among two twenty-something guys who move from Indiana to L.A. to work for Groupon. Kirschenbaum and Sahgal exec produce with Eric and Kim Tannenbaum. Contact Cynthia Littleton at cynthia.littleton@variety.com

Leg men should take note

"Haywire" star Gina Carano relished putting the hurt on co-stars Ewan McGregor, Michael Fassbender and Channing Tatum in the Relativity Media pic. But when it comes to a dream bout, the former top-ranked mixed martial artist would need to travel back in time. "I'd take on Hitler," she said at the film's Gotham preem on Jan. 18 at the Landmark Sunshine Cinema. "And I'd use my legs to finish him because that's the strongest part of my body." Though the pulse-racing actioner featured plenty of ass- whooping, there was no full-frontal nudity to be found -- a glaring omission given Fassbender and McGregor's involvement. "I missed an opportunity, didn't I?" helmer Steven Soderbergh joked of his oft-naked stars. Meanwhile, an enforcer was needed at the "Haywire" afterparty, held at Lower East Side hotspot Sons of Essex, when a seemingly drunk reveler caused a scene, nearly crashing into a photo-op. But Carano deferred to the beefy bouncers, who escorted the woman out of the Cinema Society shindig. Contact Variety Staff at news@variety.com

Keck's Exclusives: Glee Takes on The Bee Gees

Darren Criss Why am I seeing flashes of Darren Criss (Blaine) in a crisp white suit pointing up to a mirror ball? Probably because Glee exec producer Ryan Murphy is teaming with Barry Gibb on an April episode to honor The Bee Gees' Saturday Night Fever soundtrack."We've never done disco on the show, but I'm interested in the genius of The Bee Gees," Ryan says. And what about a cameo from Fever star John Travolta? "I would ask him," Ryan adds. "Travolta and Cory Monteith [Finn] became close friends at a party when Cory told him he'd seen [the 1996 Travolta movie] Broken Arrow 20 times. Travolta sent him an autographed copy of the DVD. So maybe we'll have them dance in a Finn dream sequence." Gleeks will certainly want to be Stayin' Alive for this.Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now!

Beyonc and Jay-Z Built Two Suites (With Mahogany Walls) in Hospital for Babys Birth

Jay-Z and Beyonce Beyoncé and Jay-Z gutted six to eight rooms at Lenox Hill Hospital and switched them into suites when planning for your birth from the daughter, according to Us Weekly.The rooms featured "mahogany walls" and were empty for approximately monthly just before Blue Ivy's birth on Jan. 7. A hospital source states the power couple "paid out to become built just for them," calling the two suites "amazing."Beyonce and baby leave the hospitalHospital government bodies released a disagreement among looks at the couple paid out $1.3 million to rent an entire maternity floor. "Not the case,Inch a health care facility mentioned, adding the household was "situated inside an executive suite within the hospital which is being billed the traditional rate for people lodging."

Robert Downey Junior talks Iron Guy 3

Among all the hype for your Avengers, you can forget that there are another Iron Guy film along the way. However, Robert Downey Junior retains Tony Stark round the brain, which is excited with the chance for the greatest Iron Guy movie yet..."In my opinion that there are an chance while using third Iron Guy to savor the three,In . he told Omelete, "and possibly the most effective superhero movies that's are you currently made." "However think we should remember what made the very first good," he continues. "It absolutely was very character-driven. It absolutely was very odd. It absolutely was kind of crazy. Well, i think we should hold the courage to trust the crowd is really kind of awesome, and smart."Oh Downey, you charmer. Meanwhile, the star also needed the opportunity to review Tim Burton's mentioned Pinocchio project, which has seen Downey in the role of Gepetto. "If only to talk with him relating to this, yeah!," excited the actor. "C'mon, it's Tim Burton!"Iron Guy 3 is presently scheduled for just about any Uk release on 3 May 2013, so when it might recapture the miracle of director Shane Black's last collaboration with RDJ (the black crime comedy Hug Hug Bang Bang), you ought to be fortunate.

Warren Buffett, crooner

BuffettBeijing-- This can be a truly wealthy method to see around from the Dragon.Billionaire philanthropist Warren Buffett is growing his repertoire beyond canny stock-picking to sing and play guitar around the "Chinese Lunar Year Gala" on pubcaster CCTV's website.The 81-year-old investment guru, referred to as "Oracle of Omaha," has recorded his performance, which is broadcast on Jan. 23, the state Xinhua news agency stated. The song title wasn't revealed. The Berkshire Hathaway prexy has showbiz form, getting outfitted as Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose this past year to sing with an advert for Geico Insurance, by which he's shares."Every year we invite Chinese and worldwide celebs to do and send greetings," stated Luo Yan from Lengthy Legacy Intl. Communications, a business collectively holding the big event with China Network Television. "Buffett is one.InchThe gala is going to be broadcast on CNTV.cn, as well as feature Hong Kong multihypenate Jackie Chan. A condensed version from the show will air on Closed-circuit television.Buffett, together with Microsoft founder Bill Gates, continues to be active in encouraging China's growing military of super-wealthy to get involved with giving their huge wealth to charitable organisation, because he does. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

Natalie Portman to 'Jupiter Ascending'? Wachowskis Want Oscar Champion for Next Film

2011 was the very best of occasions and worst of occasions for Natalie Portman. The actress won an Oscar on her portrayal of Nina in 'Black Swan' as well as delivered her first child. Hooray! Regrettably, her onscreen work wasn't as effective -- a minimum of artistically: she made an appearance within the criticized 'No Strings Attached' and 'Your Highness,' and her performance in 'Thor' was regarded as a movie low-point. Well, it seems Portman might recover in 2012: per the La Occasions, she's wanted by Lana and Andy Wachowski for 'Jupiter Climbing.' The film could be her first since having a baby. Little is famous about 'Jupiter' past the fundamentals: the Wachowskis will direct, following their focus on the film 'Cloud Atlas,' and production will start later this season. Portman formerly labored using the brothers and sisters on their own manufacture of 'V for Vendetta,' a job that she notoriously shaved her mind. Because the Occasions mentions, Portman formerly flirted with sci-fi when she is at discussions for that leading role in 'Gravity' the Alfonso Cuaron film eventually cast Sandra Bullock within the part. [via LAT/24 Frames] [Photo: Getty] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Natalie Portman Wanted For Wachowskis' 'Jupiter Ascending'

It may sound just like a Natalie Portman/Wachowski brothers and sisters reunion might be within the cards in the end. The 3 first labored together on 2006's "V for Vendetta," Portman's first large publish-"The Exorcist" film. When the Wachowskis began casting for his or her latest, "Cloud Atlas," Portman's was among the first names that put their hands up in colaboration with the project. She ultimately passed, however reviews say that Lana and Andy Wachowski are relationship Portman again to star within their approaching sci-fi, "Jupiter Climbing." A resource near to the project told The La Occasions blog 24 Frames that Portman is "seriously weighing using the part." This is her first role since "Thor," and her first new film since she won her Oscar this past year for "Black Swan." Little is famous about "Jupiter Climbing" other than a sci-fi flick. The Wachowskis are stated to become likely to start production onto it within the fall once they finish cutting "Cloud Atlas." Using the offer first to Portman, maybe "Jupiter Climbing" is following within the actions of "Gravity" and "Prometheus" like a female-centric sci-fi film. Portman is mounted on "Thor 2" too, and it is thinking about focusing on a documentary according to Jonathan Safran Foer's veganism book, "Eating Creatures." Do you want to see Portman reteam using the Wachowskis? What is your opinion "Jupiter Climbing" might involve for that actress? Let's read your comments by striking us up within the comments section below or on Twitter!

Michael Shannon Is Adorable Within The Latest Edition Of After Hrs

When requested to think about probably the most adorable actor we're able to possibly develop to guest star on After Hours' latest program, "Adorable Things," just one title could spring to mind for that MTV Movies team: Michael Shannon. The "Guy of Steel" star makes a reputation for themself being cute and affectionate in projects like "Boardwalk Empire," "Revolutionary Road" and "Take Shelter." The adorable actor came on the program lately to possess his cheekbones squeezed, side tickled and become barked at, and give to us the very best utilization of 5 minutes we have had all day long. Obviously, if you are keen on Shannon's work, this isn't an After Hrs to overlook. The most popular area of the segment? When MTV's Josh Horowitz raises the small-known (read: fake) proven fact that Shannon had shot for 2 days on "The Notebook" before director Nick Cassavetes changed him with Ryan Gosling. Apparently he was kicked from the project because Rachel McAdams did not like how he kissed. "She stated I wasn't a great kisser. What exactly are you gonna do? Nobody ever demonstrated me how you can hug. I needed to learn myself," Shannon deadpanned. In the event that wasn't enough to enable you to get chuckling, then stay updated for that part where Horowitz will get Shannon to complete his best cute puppy impressions. That's definitely not something you are likely to see happen on "Boardwalk Empire" in the near future. Had you been laughing as hard only at that installment of After Hrs once we were? Inform us within the comments section below or on Twitter!

Gems poised for finest bang yet

The first Moving Gems, proven in 1963, composed of, from left, Charlie W, Bill Wyman, John Manley, Keith Richards and Mick Jagger. The Moving Gems live in Australia in 2003.Since the Moving Gems, considered by a lot of being our planet's finest rock 'n' roll band, approaches its 50th anniversary this year, music fans and industry affiliates alike are wanting this rock band will hit the road again, using what will most likely the finest offered-out concert tour, ever.To date, the crowd which is reps remain mother a good trip, proclaiming "nothing remains made a decision at this time around around." But all findings, the Gems are actually planning for just about any jump in the spotlight.Massive technique is already in place to learn in the milestone, including numerous live archival tracks, re-mastered luxurious versions of Gems classic albums, and diverse DVD game game titles. The crowd recently signed exclusive handles Google Music (to provide promotion an online-based distribution of the large range of approaching "official" bootlegs), Bravado (to exclusively market the band's logo design and merchandise), Novelty helmet Rock (delivering a range of Gems Digital video disks) and, dating back to 2008, the Universal Group (who've the only real rights to create and distribute its entire catalog).Numerous which makes it through sixties pop functions are cashing in round the 50th anniversary marketing hook (the Beach Boys, the Zombies as well as the Yardbirds incorporated within this) consider 1962's other charter band, the Beatles, isn't any more around to complete, that leaves The Moving Gems, utilizing their volatile history, that seems to become the particular financial individuals who win by having an already crowded concert highway."Like a lot more, I have always felt these males will probably play until they are dead," states Danny Zelisko, the prior southwest chairman of Live Nation, and presently leader of Danny Zelisko Presents. "What else is it prone to do? They obtain ya-yas out after they tour and so they love playing. And besides, there's simply money at risk, not to enable them to tour."While using economy being so tight, the finish consequence of the Gems tour announcement could effect ticket sales for your other large tours scheduled for 2012, incorporated within this: Paul McCartney, Roger Waters, Madonna and Coldplay.The endure for nearly any official announcement may be due to an on-going, non-compete legal fight between Live Nation which is former chairman, Michael Cohl. Cohl required over as mind of LN carrying out a extended and effective run marketing the Gems, Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, U2 and much more.In November 2010, Live Nation prosecuted for $5.35 million against Cohl with an alleged breach of contract together with a 2008 agreement when Cohl left the business. Cohl claims he paid out Live Nation with an exclusion within the non-compete that incorporated the Moving Gems. Live Nation alleges the payment wasn't made. The suit between LN and Cohl only signifies just what the financial potential from the 2012 global trek may be.Nevertheless within an argument launched Feb. 2, this rock band introduced that inside the wake in the Bigger Bang world tour in 2007, "the Moving Gems increased being free from any contractual plans or contracts with Michael Cohl. He's neither their representative nor their tour promoter."That same statement "confirmed today other product comes near firm expects to tour at this time around around."Still, the gossips persist. Numerous press shops inside the U.K. have reported all the people (including former Gems Bill Wyman and Mick Taylor) result entering the identical building for just about any recommended tour meeting. And Keith Richards, Mick Jagger and Ron Wood make various claims for the press, like the Protector Uk and Moving Stone, this guitar rock band would most likely work throughout its 50th anniversary."We'd want to be ready to be capable of take action once the idea starts to happen,In . mentioned Richards to Moving Stone. "I'd even invite Bill Wyman and Mick Taylor in. Why not? It's fifty years. Everyone warrants a meeting.InchInchI've always mentioned once they i did so some type of real large special for just about any real large, important charitable organization, or possibly a unique anniversary, or something like that like this such as this, and so they asked for me to make it happen, I'd probably agree," Wyman notifies Variety, "provided I'd involve some rehearsals together and many types of that." However, Wyman stops missing verifying he's been requested back with the band.Both Wyman and Taylor have labored while using band inside the studio recently. Wyman carried out bass around the Stones' cover of Bob Dylan's "Watching The Stream Flow" for just about any 2011 tribute album to late keyboard player Ian Stewart, and Taylor added additional guitar to new tracks recorded for your band's re-relieve 1972's "Exile On Primary Street."Throughout its rocky career, the massively popular band has suffered drug abuse, internal bickering and public ripoffs. Produced in April 1962, rock's original bad boys have recorded greater than 240 tunes, offered over 200 million records and possess had nearly 25 offered-out global tours since 1964.This rock band last carried out live together in August 2007 at London's O2 Arena, concluding its two-year, $558 million Bigger Bang tour.No matter what goes on, the Gems will command huge money for shows, getting a potential average ticket cost close to $250.States Zelisko: "Maybe that will happen, nevertheless the average cost round the last tour wasn't that high. They could do anything whatsoever they need. They have proven that. Ultimately, there's only one Moving Gems." Return to MUSIC FOR SCREENS: WINTER 2012 Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com