'Chariots of Fire' to become modified for stage

'Chariots of Fire'LONDON -- A stage adaptation from the Oscar-winning Olympic-designed pic "Chariots of Fire" leads the 2012 slate at London's off-West Finish Hampstead Theater.Opening just in front of the London Olympic games with previews beginning May 9, "Chariots of Fire" is modified in the 1981 Enigma Prods. film about two runners facing lower anti-semitism within the 1924 Olympic games. The pic won four Academy awards, including best pic and original script for Colin Welland.Modified by rising U.K. scribe Mike Bartlett ("Cock," "Earthquakes working in londonInch), it's created by Miriam Buether, lit by Ron Fisher ("Billy Elliot") and helmed by Hampstead a.d. Edward Hall. The development will even feature music from Vangelis' Oscar-winning score plus additional music and plans by Jason Carr, Tony-champion for "Sunday around the block With George."Included in the London 2012 Festival -- the finale from the Cultural Olympiad -- the theater will even host "DruidMurphy." Charged as "a legendary tale of Irish emigration spanning 1846-1980," this can be a cycle of three plays by Tom Murphy, "Conversations on the Homecoming," "A Whistle at nighttimeInch and "Famine," carried out by Ireland's Druid theater company. Garry Hynes, Tony-winning director of "The Wonder Full of Leenane," helms a business of 17 stars across the 3 game titles.Hall's third season in the helm also sees two world preems within the studio space. "Blue Heart Mid-day" by Nigel Gearing, is really a comedy about integrity and fame as talked about with a Jewish songwriter along with a German superstar underneath the shadow from the 1951 House Not-American Activities Committee. Helmed by Tamara Harvey it runs April 5-May 12. Nick Whitby's "The Complaint" is really a portrait of the lady lodging a complaint and spiraling lower right into a Kafkaesque nightmare that turns murderous. Helmed by Simon Usher, it runs May 17-June 16.The growing season includes a co-production with British National Opera from the British-language preem of "Jacob Lenz" by German composer Wolfgang Rihm and Hall's all-male productions of Shakespeare's "Henry V" and "The Winter's Tale" together with his own Propellor theater company. Contact David Benedict at benedictdavid@mac.com

Marg Helgenberger Says Goodbye to CSI

Marg Helgenberger It's not every job where having your boss call you "the perfect ex-stripper/cokehead" could be considered a compliment, but for 12 seasons now, that's exactly what CSI exec producer Carol Mendelsohn has thought of her departing star, Marg Helgenberger. "Some actresses might shy away from playing a part like Catherine Willows, but Marg turned all of Catherine's negatives into positives. I miss her already." Helgenberger exits the series this week after a dozen years as the tough yet... well... tough Willows, and she spoke with TV Guide Magazine two days after filming her final scenes, discussing everything from William Petersen's near-return for her farewell to her future career as a dancer. TV Guide Magazine: So was your last day like a celebration or a wake?Helgenberger: [Laughs] To be honest, I didn't sleep well those first couple days afterward. It was a tearful exit from the set, then I went out with a few close friends like Eric [Szmanda], [Robert] David [Hall] and Jorja [Fox]. It's never a good idea to start drinking tequila at 10:30 at night, but it was a perfect way to end things. We closed the bar. But the next day, I couldn't sleep in. I was so wired from the last day and all the adrenaline. TV Guide Magazine: Do you like the way Catherine is making her exit?Helgenberger: It's been intense. These episodes were hard. But I'm happy with how it all went. For the past several years we'd mention that Catherine inherited casino land from her father. Going in that direction would have been an easy transition since she is affiliated in that world. An offer to join a federal task force seemed more professional, like a promotion. Also, Carol said that if they were to write an episode to entice me back, it would be easier given that I liked the idea [of Catherine joining the Feds]. And I am open to returning at some point. Just not right away. TV Guide Magazine: So when did you first start planning how she departs?Helgenberger: We started back in the summer, and initially, Billy [Petersen] wanted to come back for a couple of episodes. Carol and [exec producer] Don McGill and I had lunch with him to hash it out, but he and his wife had twins who were born prematurely, and that was way too overwhelming for him to deal with. Carol said that ultimately it was a blessing for me that he wasn't able to do it because she didn't want the episodes to be more about Grissom's return. Which it would have been. Now it's really just about Catherine. TV Guide Magazine: For the past 12 years, you've been knee-deep in rotting corpses and oozing autopsies. What was your grossest moment on CSI?Helgenberger: It was our 100th episode, about a gender reassignment surgery gone wrong. George [Eads], Gary [Dourdan] and I open up a storage unit and there is a man who had started the process of changing. He looked like a woman but was dead, splayed out on a table, legs in stirrups. It was a bloody mess. Even the crew said, "We gotta get outta here!" There was no acting required. Even now I am looking at it in my head! TV Guide Magazine: Any favorite episodes?Helgenberger: I had so much fun with comic episodes, although there were not a whole lot of them. We did a lot of stuff that's a bit off. Plushies and furries - and a diaper episode. I remember I found some poo while looking for evidence, and someone asks me, "What do you have?" And I said, "I got crap!" I remember that was one of those episodes that went way up to the top with the question of how much poo we could actually show. It's funny how people were more freaked out by human excrement than the violent images on the show. TV Guide Magazine: What was the worst thing about being Catherine Willows?Helgenberger: Probably the pressure of always having to look good while on the job. There were days when I wanted to come in and do my scenes in sweatpants. TV Guide Magazine: And the best thing?Helgenberger: Her commitment to her job, her passion, her dedication. I learned confidence from her. I'm not as shy now as I was, thanks to her, to everything that goes along with a hit show and the amount of attention you get. TV Guide Magazine: Were you ever freaked out by all the recognition?Helgenberger: The show became this global sensation, so it was difficult to even go around Paris and Madrid and not get stopped all the time. I do remember being in Musée d'Orsay in Paris, which has some of the most extraordinary art in the world. I was with my family, looking at the Van Goghs, and this crowd surrounded me. It was kind of embarrassing. I remember thinking, "Here's Van Gogh and Matisse and Manet, and you want a picture with me?" Another time, I was recognized while watching a flamenco show in Spain and brought up on stage. And I thought, "I'm going to have to do [flamenco] when I get back home." But have I ever? No. But now I've got the time. Maybe that'll be my next move... professional flamenco dancer. CSI airs Wednesdays at 10/9c on CBS. Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now!

Elle Driver nabs int'l rights to 'Rock'

Just days after Submarine Entertainment offered domestic rights to Katie Aselton's "Black Rock" to Mickey Liddell's LD Entertainment, the business has offered all foreign rights to Paris-based sales company Elle Driver.Deal was talked about by Submarine's David Koh, Josh Braun and Serta Braun regarding the filmmakers and Adeline Fontan Tessaur of Elle Driver.Adele Romanski produced the pic, which was professional produced by Jay Duplass and Mark Duplass, the 2nd who written the scriptDescribed just like a mix between "Deliverance" and "Thelma and Louise," story follows three female pals who reserve their personal issues and organize a women getaway weekend around the remote island round the coast of Maine. One wrong move becomes another as there is a deadly fight for survival."We've another kick-ass girl to improve this list of 'Black Rock's' team which one talks French! We're able to not be psyched to make use of Adeline as well as the brilliant folks at Elle Driver," mentioned Aselton and Mark Duplass in the joint statement."We loved the classic revenge theme while using twist of ladies kicking ass! Typical chick flick film mixing feelings, suspense and fun, serious if you do not take itself too seriously together with an ideal fit for your Elle Driver slate," added Tessaur."Black Rock" will probably be released stateside later this year. Pic screens again for Sundance auds within the Egyptian Theater tonight during the night time.As Variety first reported, Elle Driver recently came onto handle foreign sales for Matt Ross' "28 Resort Rooms,In . which stars Chris Messina and Marin Ireland.Submarine remains busy at Sundance, brokering deals for "Filled with Versailles" (Magnolia Pictures), "Me within the Zoo" (Cinemax) and "Looking for Sugarman" (The brand new the new sony Pictures Classics). Contact Rob Sneider at rob.sneider@variety.com

Segel Is Harvard Rash Pudding Guy Of Year

First Launched: The month of the month of january 24, 2012 8:46 AM EST Credit: Getty Images Caption Jason Segel talks through the CBS part of the 2012 Television Experts Association Press Tour within the Langham Huntington Hotel and Health health spa on in Pasadena, Calif., around the month of the month of january 11, 2012CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- Actor Jason Segel may add a Rash Pudding pot award to his career highlights. Harvard Universitys Rash Pudding Theatricals on Monday named Segel its Guy of the season. Students group might be the nations earliest undergraduate drama troupe. Itll host a parade and roast for Segel on Feb. 3. Segel got his come from rapid-were living but considerably acclaimed television series Freaks and Brainiacs. He later written and starred inside the 2008 movie Negelecting Sarah Marshall, which acquired greater than $100 million worldwide. Which he co-written and starred in last years The Muppets. He plays Marshall Eriksen round the CBS comedy The Way In Which I Met Your Mother. A year ago, Jay Leno won the Rash Pudding award, which recognizes outstanding artists. Actress Claire Danes remains named the 2011 Lady of year. Copyright 2012 with the Connected Press. All rights reserved. These elements may not be launched, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Fox employs Harrison as sked mind

Harrison Fox Broadcasting Co. has hired Eye alum Serta Harrison as executive Vice president of arranging.Harrison will lead proper program planning the network, where he'll succeed Preston Beckman. Beckman will transition to senior strategist for Fox Systems Group in June."Serta isn't just an established proper arranging executive, but younger crowd brings invaluable knowledge of emerging systems to Fox," stated Fox entertainment prexy Kevin Reilly, to whom Harrison will report.Harrison originates from CBS Corp., where he was senior Vice president of proper development. He formerly labored for NBCUniversal and twentieth century Fox. Contact Andrew Wallenstein at andrew.wallenstein@variety.com

'Game Of Thrones' Season 2 Fight Moments Will 'Not Dissatisfy,' States Peter Dinklage

Although our beloved "Bet on Thrones" did not collect the very best prize for the best Drama in the Golden Globes on Sunday, we can be quite happy for that ongoing support and recognition of Best Supporting Actor champion Peter Dinklage. People should get accustomed to seeing him win honours really, because when lengthy because the series continues, he'll most likely be coming the brain together with his brilliant portrayal of Tyrion Lannister. MTV News was lucky enough to get attend HBO's fancy Globes after-party Sunday evening where we experienced Dinklage and the vibrant, shiny new award. After offering our sincerest congratulations, we requested him just how much fight action Tyrion is going to be seeing next season, particularly regarding that little event at Blackwater... "I believe there have been some fans which were disappointed the finish from the first season there wasn't a fight. We don't dissatisfy this year,Inch Dinklage guaranteed. "I believe my character steps towards the front when it comes to fighting." Dinklage continued to express that you'll also have lots of his oft-cited verbal live training moments together with his "sweet sister" Cersei, though he obviously wouldn't get into any great detail by what individuals moments will entail. "Yes, I've three live training partners. Lena Headey, Sibel Kekilli who plays Shae and Jerome Flynn who plays Bronn. I ought to have thanked them during my [acceptance] speech, so I am saying thanks to them with MTV. They are just three from the finest stars the first is lucky enough to get use, Lena especially." What exactly are you excited to determine within the second season? Inform us within the comments or on Twitter!

Adele: Grammy's go-to lady

AdeleWith final ballots for your 54th annual Grammy Honours due next Wednesday, the question looms: Can anybody wreak havoc on Adele's shot at glory?Accumulating for the Feb. 12 ceremony, the British singer is a type of this year's top nominees with six nods, including records in three in the four major groups.Smart money favors a triumph for Adele, whose achievements, both commercial and aesthetic, would appear to produce her a shoo-looking for a sweep in their groups. (If she handles the job, Adele would match Beyonce's six trophies this season, accurate documentation for just about any female artist.)Nonetheless, Recording Academy voters are actually proven to toss a curveball or two on "Music's Finest Evening." Last year's wins by Arcade Fire's "The And surrounding and surrounding suburbs" as album of year and Esperanza Spalding in addition to new artist are simply the latest good good examples of those surprises.Adele's sophomore Columbia set "21," an album of year nominee, was the overwhelming bestseller of 2011, topping 5 million sales mark in December. Its sales greater than bending people of Lady Gaga's "Born Using This Method,Inch which displaced "21" at No. one out of June getting a splashy 1.millions of-unit bow, and Michael Buble's late-year hit "Christmas."If ubiquity means everything to Grammy voters, Adele stands to attain points. Her "Moving inside the Deep" -- nominated for record and song of year -- will be a radio constant through lots of a year ago, and was been effective round the airwaves by "You.InchAnd even the singer registered with balloters in the gate: This Past Year, she received the coveted new artist trophy.The conventional that may play most effective for Adele is her broad-based appeal. Her music talks with equal potency to clients and experts bloggers at organs like the NY Occasions as well as the La Occasions sang her praises in year-finish wrap-ups. A pop-soul pressure inside the tradition of Dusty Springfield and Amy Winehouse, she's like Sara Lee -- nobody isn't keen on her.The likeliest candidate for spoiler is singer-songwriter-producer Bruno Mars, who faces offered by Adele in five groups (together with her producers in the sixth). Though his album "Doo-Wops and Hooligans" faded within the album chart with the finish of 2011, he re-emerged while using No. 1 single "It'll Rain," within the "Twilight: Breaking Beginning -- The BeginningInch soundtrack.In the diva face-off, Rhianna could rain on Adele's album-of-the-year parade. Some experts considered "Born Using This MethodInch to become pallid successor to her debut collection "The Celebrity,Inch 5-time Grammy champion has her boffo debut sales together with a formidable repetition just like a artist used in her favor. Her previous two releases were nominated but went unrewarded inside the album-of-the-year category.The Dork Grohl-fronted unit Foo Mma fighters could accomplish an album-of-the-year upset. The rock act has acquired six Grammys, which is beloved by NARAS affiliates.Another potential spoiler is Mumford & Sons, whose song "The Cave" expires for record and song of year. The British folk-rock quartet, whose 2010 debut "Sigh Forget AboutInch has progressively offered greater than 2 million copies, missed within the completely new-artist race against bassist-singer Spalding a year ago, so a make-good award may be in order.To date because the 2011 best new artist area goes, many view female rapper Nicki Minaj, whose debut album "Pink Friday" will be a late-2010 smash, since the apparent front-runner. However, neo-folkie Bon Iver (also called Justin Vernon) cannot be easily wiped off: "Holocene," from his eponymous second album, may also be nominated for record and song of year.Return TO MUSIC FOR SCREENS: WINTER 2012 Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com

CBS wins evening as 'Bachelor' declines

Could "The Bachelor" phenomenon be diminishing?Monday's season premiere in the longtime ABC reality skein -- now within the 16th cycle -- came a few.4 rating/6 participate the 18-49 demo, according to early estimations from Nielsen. In general audiences, the show attracted 7.7 million.In contrast for the season premiere this past year, the demo is gloomier 18% adding to at least one.3 less audiences were watching Monday evening.Granted, there's national football league and nfl and college football bowl games that could have introduced over some audiences from broadcast to cable -- the runover within the Rose Bowl as well as the Fiesta Bowl were both on ESPN in primetime -- but many people football audiences were males, and "The Bachelor" is clearly a girl-skewing program.With "The Bachelor" lower, CBS had little problem while using evening. Needs to be fact, four Eye comedies together with a drama were the most effective five shows Monday and brought every timeslot.CBS built on every half-hour, from 8 o'clock to 9:30 p.m. "The Way In Which I Met Your Mother" (3.9/9, 10.2m) and "2 Broke Women" (4.3/10, 12m) introduced to the evening's top program, "two and a half Males" (4.4/10, 13.7m).There's a little drop-off for "Mike & Molly" (3.8/9, 11.9m) before CBS closed the evening with "Hawaii Five-" (2.9/7, 11.7m). Round the advantages for ABC, the web might be happy the debut of "Celebrity Wife Swap" came exactly the same 2.4/6 as "The Bachelor," meaning there's no demo drop-off at 10 o'clock. However, the 6.2 million tuning in meant single.5 million decrease in total audiences from "The Bachelor."NBC broadcast all original programming, and greatest for your Peacock was the 9 p.m. "Fear Factor" (2.4/5, 5.9m), which elevated 23% in the first half-hour towards the second. Lead-in "Who's Still Standing" (1.5/3, 5.5m) and lead-out "Rock Center With John Williams" (1.2/3, 3.8m) were not any match for CBS and ABC. The Three shows were consistent with their last original airings in the finish of December.Fox chosen to select some "House" repeats (1.2/3, 3.6m and three.8m) while CW broadcast reruns of "The Important Thing Circle" (.3/1, 992,000 and 790,000).Preliminary 18-49 earnings for your evening: CBS, 3.7/9 ABC, 2.4/6 NBC, 1.7/4 Univision, 1.6/4 Fox, 1.2/3 CW, .3/1.In general audiences: CBS, 11.9 million ABC, 7.2 million NBC, 5.millions of Univision, 3.7 million Fox, 3.7 million CW, 891,000. Contact Stuart Levine at stuart.levine@variety.com