Who Got Compensated What for that 'American Pie' Reunion

When Universal made the decision to create American Reunion, the 4th theatrical film in the lucrative American Cake franchise, it had been going to meet two goals: Produce the film for under the $55 million that 2003's American Wedding cost, and reunite the whole cast from the original 1999 comedy for any story that will begin to see the figures congregate for his or her 10-year senior high school reunion.our editor recommends'Harold & Kumar' designers to direct 'American Cake 4' (exclusive)'American Pie' Reunion Uniting at Universal'American Reunion:' Chris Klein Discloses 5 Plot Secrets In the Set (Exclusive)'Chuck' Star Vik Sahay Joins 'American Reunion' Cast (Exclusive) VIDEO: 'American Reunion' Photo Montage Returns Old Reminiscences The way the studio met individuals challenges is really a study in extending a franchise on the sensible budget. Production around the $50 million film, which wrapped this summer time prior to an April 6 release, was gone to live in Georgia to make the most of a generous tax credit. Then your studio performed hardball using the stars, who've experienced mixed amounts of success outdoors from the franchise. PHOTOS: Hollywood's 10 Greatest-Grossing Stars Based on sources, Universal is having to pay Jason Biggs and Seann William Scott a strong $5 million each, along with a small slice of first-dollar gross, to reprise their roles. Alyson Hannigan, star of CBS' Generate An Income Met Your Mother, gets about $3 million. And veteran Eugene Levy, who starred in four lucrative direct-to-DVD Cake films that assisted result in the property a billion-dollar franchise, is stated to possess received a pay day also within the $3 million range. PHOTOS: 'How I Met Your Mother' and Fall TV's Other Coming back Shows The relaxation from the cast -- including Chris Klein, Eddie Kaye Thomas, Thomas Ian Nicholas, Natasha Lyonne, Jennifer Coolidge, Mena Suvari and Shannon Elizabeth -- has been compensated much less, say sources, most within the $500,000 to $750,000 range (though bonuses for many could start working when the film is really a hit, not surprisingly). PHOTOS: Hollywood's 10 Greatest-Compensated Stars Rounding the list is Tara Reid, who's stated to possess became a member of Reunion for near to the $250,000 that Universal initially offered. A studio repetition calls the figures "inaccurate" but declines further comment. Related Subjects Eugene Levy Seann William Scott Jason Biggs American Reunion American Cake American Wedding

NBC To Stream Up Through The Night And Whitney Episodes On Yahoo Before Original Airings

It labored in a major way for that premiere of Fox’s comedy New Girl, and NBC will stream the 2nd instances of its promising new comedies Up Through The Night and Whitney within their whole before they air. NBC has struck an offer with Yahoo to achieve the Wednesday episode of Up Through The Night and also the Thursday episode of Whitney streamed and marketed on Yahoo’s site beginning tomorrow morning. Carrying out a 2-week stint of getting the pilot of recent Girl pilot on iTunes, VOD, planes, Hulu as well as in hotels, the Fox comedy blew past any rankings forecasts to spread out having a 4.8/12 in grown ups 18-49 and 10.3 million audiences a week ago. The Yahoo deal doesn't include NBC’s third new comedy, Free Agents, which seems headed to some quick cancellation.

ABC Lands Twelve Apostles Drama From 'Prison Break' Creator

Ernest M. Brown/Getty ImagesPaul Scheuring ABC has acquired a greater-profile project from Prison Break creator Paul Scheuring turning around the mysteries all over the Twelve Apostles. Titled Zero Hour, the ABC Art galleries project is known to becoming an epic adventure turning around a skeptical everyman who's adopted in one of history's finest conspiracies. The love leads him around the dangerous journey around the globe while he collects clues that will unlock a mysterious all over the Twelve Apostles but furthermore clues to their personal identity. Lorenzo Di Bonaventura and Serta McDermott are attached to executive produce the project through their Di Bonaventura Pictures Television shingle. Scheuring, who created the 2005 to 2009 Fox drama Prison Break, will pen the script and executive produce. The project marks the newest this development season from Di Bonaventura's shingle. Producer, via his deal with ABC Art galleries, also provides some comedy projects additionally to dramas Golden Gate together with a Walter Mitty-type project while using Blind Side scribe John Lee Hancock setup within the network. Email: Lesley.Goldberg@thr.com Twitter: @Snoodit ABC TV Development

Estates approve 'Porgy'

The estates that control the rights to "Porgy and Bess" have formally given a greenlight for the Broadway-bound revival in the 1935 musical, clearing the means by which for your show to land concerning the Primary Stem later this year. Producers suggested the relocate what seems as an make an effort to silence negative people out there who wondered when the production -- which has stirred up some musical-theater debate and received a few notable mixed reviews within the Boston tryout -- would achieve NY whatsoever. Initially a stern public letter from legit legend Stephen Sondheim, showing his consternation within the creative retooling "Porgy" went through, motivated chatter. Once the show, now running inside a.R.Funds t. in Cambridge, Mass., received a largely unenthusiastic notice inside the NY Occasions (despite praise for star Audra MacDonald), some wondered whether producers would decide to increase the risk for go to Gotham. The ixnay concerning the Broadway run made an appearance unlikely, especially because the marquee of Gotham's Richard Rodgers Theater has for a lot of days now been adorned with "Porgy" promo images. While using thumbs-up within the estates of original "Porgy" designers George and Ira Gershwin and DuBose and Dorothy Heyward, the NY-bound trajectory seems doubly confirmed. Now a Broadway outing handled to obtain apparent it's sometimes possible to change the minds of Broadway experts. Following a current revival of Sondheim tuner "Follies" acquired a tepid notice inside the Occasions throughout its Washington run this year's summer season, the Rialto version acquired an especially enhanced response if the opened up up Monday. Contact Gordon Cox at gordon.cox@variety.com

Exclusive: Particulars on Jenny McCarthy's Large Go back to 2 . 5 Males

Jenny McCarthy Jenny McCarthy is coming back to 2 . 5 Males - and she's doing greater than just attending Charlie's funeral.The actress first performed disadvantage artist Courtney, who ripoffs Charlie Sheen's character from money, in 2007. McCarthy turned up again last season for a number of episodes, as Courtney was launched from jail and went after a brand new relationship with Charlie.This year, it has been rumored that Courtney turns up to Charlie's funeral. But beyond that, TV Guide Magazine has confirmed that McCarthy's character can also be to fire up more trouble.Exclusive: Ashton Kutcher, Jon Cryer and Angus T. Johnson about the New 2 . 5 MenWith Sheen from the show, so Charlie dies under mysterious conditions - opening the doorway for Internet billionaire Walden Schmidt () to purchase his Malibu beach house. Heartbroken Schmidt convinces Alan (Jon Cryer) and boy Mike (Angus T. Johnson) to remain, but brings their own group of complications - including soon-to-be ex-wife Bridget (Judy Greer).Exclusive: Judy Greer to Star as Ashton Kutcher's Ex on 2 . 5 MenOn the show, Walden ends up meeting Courtney in a bar. Once she realizes his set-up, McCarthy's character attempts to seduce him. Alan, knowing her conning ways, enlists Bridget to help and save Walden - resulting in a showdown between Courtney and Bridget. "How that finishes is going to be revealed within the episode," states a resource.McCarthy is not the only real old flame coming back towards the show. As Alan is constantly on the navigate their own sex life, Courtney Thorne-Cruz reprises her role as his mate, Lyndsey.McCarthy's recent TV credits range from the movie Santa Baby 2, in addition to a guest just right Chuck along with a role about the short-resided comedy Within the Motherhood. The ninth season of 2 . 5 Males premieres on Monday, Sept. 19 at 9/8c on CBS.To see the very first-ever interview using the new 2 . 5 Males cast, together with creator/executive producer Chuck Lorre's first public comments about the show's reboot, get the autumn Preview problem of TV Guide Magazine, on newsstands now.Sign up for TV Guide Magazine now!

Nelsan Ellis Shocked By Dying Of Beloved Character In True Bloodstream Season Finale

By Jolie LashLOS ANGELES, Calif. -- On Sunday, inside a bloody and emotional episode, True Bloodstream ended Season 4 in an exceedingly dramatic fashion that incorporated saying goodbye to many Bon Temps faces including Lafayette Reynolds real love, Jesus Velasquez. As they never expected his character, Lafayette, to reside happily ever after with Jesus, Nelsan Ellis told Access Hollywood he was still being tossed through the twist that required the nurse and brujo, performed by Kevin Alejandro, from the land from the living. I wasnt surprised, because I heard [creator] Alan [Ball] say a few occasions that, you realize, happy occasions in associations dont last, however i was shocked they wiped out him and that i was shocked that they me kill him, Nelsan told Access Hollywood. I had been like, Why can you? After which I discovered Kevin asked for [it]. He was like, I would like Nelsan to kill me. And That I was like, Why have you request that, dude? Getting shot the scene several weeks ago one which saw Lafayette, possessed through the witch Marnie, stab a tied-up Jesus to consider his brujo forces Nelsan stated he understood why Kevin wanted his character to visit out at Lafayettes hands. I type of understand why he asked for that. It had been just he and [I] that began and that he and that i that kind of went in bloody flames, the actor told Access. Filming individuals final moments between your two males was painful, based on Nelsan, who recognized Kevin and exactly what the former Southland star introduced towards the small screen. It had been painful because weve become good buddies. Thats my dude. Hes among the best people who Ive arrived at know and the wife I simply love his family and the energy, Nelsan stated. I am not gonna have that anymore, therefore it was painful and that we have this type of good rapport, the very best rapport Ive ever endured with another actor. While Jesus existence was extremely ended every sunday episode, Nelsan stated he needs that Lafayettes newly found medium capabilities can create future possibilities for that two for connecting. He certainly is going to be returning. Next season, as Lafayette discovers using his energy, only then do we will certainly see Jesus, Nelsan stated. True Bloodstream wont return until June 2012 on Cinemax, and fans happen to be clamoring for that return of some other character Denis OHares Russell Edgington. Nelsan too, is encouraging from the idea, that was suggested at using the uncovered concrete and silver chains Alcide Herveaux (Joe Manganiello) discovered in Sundays season finale. I'd love Denis OHare to return, Nelsan stated. And that he should could return to become my boyfriend. The king of Louisiana and also the new medium of Bon Temps? I believe that might be a great combination, certainly a effective combination, he added. Filming the following months are still several weeks away and Nelsan is presently at the office on Gods Acting Badly, a movie about Greek Gods residing in present day New You are able to City, who encounter trouble after being discovered with a human couple, performed by Alicia Silverstone and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. I'm shooting it these days, Nelsan, who plays Dionysus within the film, told Access Hollywood. Its fun. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All privileges reserved.These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

LA Irish Film Fest announces selection

The La Irish Film Festival has introduced its program for that 2011 event, which runs Sept. 29 to March. 2. Opening evening event includes a celebration of actress Fionnula Flanagan, a screening of helmer John Michael McDonagh's comedy thriller "The Guard," starring Brendan Gleeson and Don Cheadle, along with a performance from soprano Judith Mok in the Academy of movement Picture, Arts and Sciences in Hollywood. The relaxation from the fest's tests will occur in the Aero Theater in Santa Monica. Included in this are the U.S. premiere of "Fantasizing the Quiet Guy," helmer Se Merry Doyle's documentary about the building of the classic John Ford movie starring John Wayne, and also the West Coast premiere of "The Swell Season," a docu about singer-songwriters Glen Hansard and Marketa Iglova, helmed by Nick August-Perna, Chris Dapkins and Carlo Mirabella. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

Anne Hathaway offered the lead in romcom from 30 Rock writer

Anne Hathaway has been offered the lead role in an as-yet-untitled romcom, based on a script by 30 Rock writer-producer Kay Cannon.Peter Sollet (Nick And Norah's Infinite Playlist) is in negotiations to direct the movie, which will be Hathaway's Dark Knight Rises follow-up, should she sign on.Anything will sound like a bit of a disappointment coming straight after Nolan's Bat-threequel, but Hathaway has proven time and time again that she makes for an extremely engaging romcom lead (Bride Wars notwithstanding), and her star status should ensure she's getting the pick of the best scripts out there.There are a couple more grains of hope in that news. Hopefully Cannon will bring some of 30 Rock's smarts, sass and snappy one-liners to the script, and Nick And Norah had more charm and cool than your average genre offering.Cannon recently wrote the script for Pitch Perfect, the a cappella comedy with Anna Kendrick attached to star.Hathaway has recently been linked to Tom Hooper's big screen take on Les Miserables, but nothing's been confirmed on that front yet.You have to wait until 20 July 2012 to see her interpretation of Catwoman in The Dark Knight Rises.

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EMMYS: Final Presenters Added For Creative Arts Ceremony

Maya Rudolph and Emily Spivey (Up All Night), Jesse Spencer and David Shore (House), Howie Mandel and Jason Raff (Americas Got Talent), and Josh Meyers (The Pee-Wee Herman Show on Broadway) have been added as presenters for the 2011 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards, which are set for Saturday at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles. (Previous presenters were unveiled a couple of weeks ago.) The awards will air Sept. 17 on ReelzChannel.