Monty Python cast will reunite for Absolutely Anything

Silly walk fans rejoice, for your Monty Python cast will rapidly receive back round the silver screen. However, it won't be for just about any new Monty Python film, but also for animation Absolutely Anything.The film, set being directed by Terry Manley, will mix live action sequences with CGI animation, and may tell the story from the guy granted the power to accomplish anything he likes by a number of benevolent aliens."It is not a Monty Python picture," clarified Manley to Variety, "nevertheless it certainly has that sensibility." The Pythons will voice a variety of figures, with Michael Palin, John Cleese and Terry Gilliam all getting signed on.Manley also needs Eric Idle to participate the expansion sooner or later. Furthermore for the Python crew, Robin Williams may also be in place to lend his voice with a speaking dog named Dennis.Absolutely Anything is slated to go in production this spring. And who know, if things go well, we might get another full-blown Monty Python production ultimately...

Millennium Entertainment turns on 'Red Lights'

'Red Lights'PARK CITY, Utah -- Millennium Entertainment has "Red Lights" in its sights, as CEO Bill Lee's distribution company has closed a deal to acquire U.S. rights to Rodrigo Cortes' paranormal thriller. The twisting psychological thriller from the director of "Buried" premiered Friday night at the jam-packed Eccles Theatre here at Sundance. Cortes produced with Adrian Guerra, while Cindy Cowan exec produced through her Cindy Cowan Entertainment banner. UTA handled the sale on behalf of the filmmakers. Pic stars Robert De Niro, Cillian Murphy, Sigourney Weaver and last year's Sundance It-girl Elizabeth Olsen in the story of a university-backed team of paranormal skeptics who set out to debunk a world-famous telekinetic (De Niro). Terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed. "We are thrilled with 'Red Lights' and excited to distribute the film," said Lee. "This definitely has theatrical potential and we plan to give it a standard theatrical platform release, with ancillaries coming 90-100 days later. We came to Sundance with the intention of buying 'Red Lights' if it was good, and we thought Rodrigo did a fabulous job with the film. UTA was teriffic to deal with, and we're both thrilled and proud to distribute the film." Millennium Entertainment adds "Red Lights" to a slate that includes recent acquisition "A Little Bit of Heaven," starring Kate Hudson. Formed in 2010, company is bolstered by a seasoned staff that includes marketing and distribution veterans Brooke Ford and Andy Gruenberg. Past releases include David Schwimmer's "Trust," the Chris Evans-starrer "Puncture" and Joel Schumacher's "Trespass," starring Nicolas Cage and Nicole Kidman. Company's next release is Oren Moverman's cop drama "Rampart" on February 10. Woody Harrelson stars alongside "Red Lights" thesp Sigourney Weaver and Ben Foster. Later this year, Millennium Entertainment will distribute Juan Carlos Fresnadillo's thriller "Intruders," Richard Linklater's dark comedy "Bernie," and Elgin James' "Little Birds," which played Sundance last year. Contact Jeff Sneider at jeff.sneider@variety.com

Book of Mormon's Andrew Rannells Lands Lead in NBC's Ryan Murphy Comedy

Andrew Rannells Book of Mormon actor Andrew Rannells has landed the lead role in Ryan Murphy's NBC comedy project, Deadline reports. The single-camera comedy, which is still in development at the network, comes from executive producers Murphy and Dante DiLoreto, both behind Glee and American Horror Story, and new Glee scribe Ali Adler. Rannells would star as one half of a gay couple trying to start a family with the help of a surrogate. The actor has signed a talent holding deal with NBC and series producer 20th Century Fox TV. Murphy will direct the pilot should NBC greenlight production. Get the latest news on all the pilot pickups here Rannells, who stars opposite Josh Gad in the Tony-winning Broadway musical, will make his on-screen debut in HBO's upcoming comedy Girls.

LL Awesome J Will Probably Be First Grammy's Host in lots of years

LL Awesome J LL Awesome J assists as host from the year's Grammy Honours, ending years of no-host format, it Academy introduced Wednesday."I'm thrilled to sign up music's finest evening," LL Awesome J mentioned in the statement. "I'll also provide fond recollections of my first Grammys Honours also to easily be hosting the Grammy show, within the organization of lots of other incredible artists, can be a dream be realized.InchThe show has not stood a host since Full Latifah in 2005.Kanye tops Grammy nominationsA two-time Grammy champion themselves, LL Awesome J has situated the live nominations concert since 2008, but this really is his first stint in the honours show.The 54th Grammy Honours ceremony airs live Sunday, Feb. 12 at 8/7c on CBS. Artists includes Kelly Clarkson, Foo Mma fighters, Adele, Bruno Mars, and Taylor Quick.

TV Land has 'Faith'

TV Land is enhancing its original pipeline having a series order for "Hot in Cleveland" spinoff "Have Belief," starring Cedric the Performer and Niecy Nash.The Viacom cabler gave a tight schedule-ahead for 12 episodes and can premiere the series in June. Skein is going to be written and professional created by "Cleveland" creator Suzanne Martin and Cedric the Performer.For "Cleveland," that has been a bonafide hit for that internet, TV Land has purchased one more 24 episodes. Starring Betty Whitened, Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Leeves and Wendie Malick, the show will go back to the environment later this season.Other bulletins produced by the Viacom cablers at Saturday's Television Experts Press Assn. tour in Pasadena incorporate a series order from VH1 for sketch comedy series "Stevie TV." March 4 continues to be set like a premiere date.Located by Stevie Ryan, the show will skewer popular culture personas. Contact Stuart Levine at stuart.levine@variety.com

Get All the Scoop round the Styles in the Golden Globes with TV Guide Network's Fashion Wrap

Ali Landry Searching to dissect good luck and worst clothes from Sunday's Golden Globe Honours? Incorporated in TV Guide Network's ongoing coverage of honours season, Hollywood Moms Night's Ali Landry will probably be grew to become part of by Tabatha Coffey, Nick Verreos and Camille Grammer to discuss all the nights' best and worst looks. Golden Globes Fashion Wrap airs Monday at 8/7c on tv Guide Network.

ROLL CALL: AnnaLynne McCords Twitter Wardrobe Malfunction

First Launched: The month of the month of january 10, 2012 2:07 PM EST Credit: Getty Images La, Calif. -- Caption AnnaLynn McCord reaches the premiere of Burlesque at Graumans Chinese Theater in La on November 15, 2010Your Daily Dispatch of Celebrity Shenanigans AnnaLynne Tweets The Ladies: 90210 star AnnaLynne McCord had a bit of wardrobe malfunction on Twitter. According to People, the actress recently released an image after some a lot of skin (her nipple) after which it rapidly required them back. She then reposted a PG version in the photo and never mention her snafu. See the censored Twitter pic, HERE! Katie Almost Bares All: Speaking about going topless, Katie Holmes first demonstrated a completely new racy ad campaign for H. Stern jewelry. Have a look at Katie sans top (getting a smartly placed arm because the women), HERE! Russells Eerie Conjecture?: Russell Logo design and Katy Perry referred to as it quits in December, nevertheless the actor/comedian was seen getting rid of his wedding ring in the promo video for his comedy tour in November. The star made no reference to the marital issues inside the video, but mentioned, Im prone to place this somewhere very, safe for an additional week. See the video, HERE! Justin Goes Grizzly: Justin Timberlake will get lots of attention today while not because of his recent engagement to Jessica Biel. The star walked in Las vegas on Monday sporting a completely new full beard. See just what the fuzzy fuss is about, HERE! -By Jesse Spero Copyright 2012 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All rights reserved. These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Matt Damon Pulls From Directorial Debut, Can Always Star: Report

"Script issues" are allegedly the reason for Matt Damon's decision to not direct his first film, although he's apparently still game to star within the film, based on Vulture. Damon's decision to forego pointing responsibilities around the untitled movie -- the creation of John Krasinski and Dork Eggers -- is the stranger since Damon co-authored the script with Eggers (of McSweeney's fame). Possibly Damon did not wish to put on three hats within the film, by which he'd play a salesperson whose arrival in a tiny town changes his existence. (And, most probably, the other way around, because of the way this stuff usually engage in.) Krasinski and Frances McDormand were also set to star, even though fate from the project appears up in mid-air. The apparent suggestion: Get Oscar-discussing buddy Film Clip to direct. [via Vulture] [Photo: AP] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Time Warner seeking new digs

Time Warner chief financial officer John Martin stated Thursday the storied media company may proceed to new digs outdoors of NY City because it consolidates work place to chop costs. Rents on a number of qualities, include Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle, expire later this decade and also the conglom is searching to maneuver into a number of bigger spaces. "We can not just limit it to NY City,'' Martin stated in a Citigroup media conference in Bay Area. "Regrettably, operating in NY City is very costly so we are aggressive about searching around in a variety of places to determine where we are able to obtain the best deal.'' News of approaching property moves for among the city's greatest tenants arrived on the scene last fall. A spokesperson for Time Warner stated the organization had maintained all along it would look both inside and outdoors NY City. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

'Simon' leads Swedish honours race

LONDON -- Lisa Ohlin's World war ii drama "Simon as well as the Trees" leads the race for your 2011 Guldbagge, Sweden's national film honours, with 13 nominations. "Simon as well as the Trees" is rivaling Ruben Ostlund's "Play" and Lisa Aschan's "She Apes" to find the best picture crown. Ohlin, Ostlund and Aschan may also be nominated for top director. "Play" and "She Apes" are contesting the most effective script prize with Pernilla Oljelund's script for "Stockholm East." "Play" has seven nominations overall, then Ella Lemhagen's "The Crown Jewels" with five. Mikael Persbrandt ("Stockholm East"), Sven-Bertil Taube ("Single-Approach to Antibes") and Kevin Vaz ("Play") are competing for top actor. Ann Petren ("Happy Finish"), Magdalena Poplawska ("Between 2 Fires") and Helen Sjoholm ("Simon as well as the Trees") are nominated for top actress. The prize for top foreign film is contested by Debra Granik's "Winter's Bone," Asghar Farhadi's "A Separation" and Yorgos Lanthimos' "Dogtooth." The Guldbagge ceremony, organized with the Swedish Film Institute, will occur Jan. 21 at Cirkus in Stockholm. The nominations and individuals who win are selected having a jury of 43 industry people. Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com