Oscars: Academy unveils 100 eligible scores

Close to 100 original scores have been deemed eligible for the 84th Academy Awards, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Thursday.Within the 97 eligible scores are five-time Oscar winner John Williams, who's eligible for ''The Adventures of Tintin'' and ''War Horse,'' as well as Oscar-nominated composers Alan Silvestri (''CaptainAmerica: The First Avenger'') and Mark Isham (''The Conspirator,'' ''Dolphin Tale,'' ''Warrior'').The eligible scores along with the composer are listed below in alphabetical order by film title: "The Adjustment Bureau," Thomas Newman, composer "The Adventures of Tintin," John Williams, composer "African Cats," Nicholas Hooper, composer "Albert Nobbs," Brian Byrne, composer "Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked," Mark Mothersbaugh, composer "Anonymous," Thomas Wander and Harald Kloser, composers "Another Earth," Phil Mossman and Will Bates, composers "Answers to Nothing," Craig Richey, composer "Arthur Christmas," Harry Gregson-Williams, composer "The Artist," Ludovic Bource, composer "@urFRENZ," Lisbeth Scott, composer "Atlas Shrugged Part 1," Elia Cmiral, composer "Battle: Los Angeles," Brian Tyler, composer "Beastly," Marcelo Zarvos, composer "The Big Year," Theodore Shapiro, composer "Captain America: The First Avenger," Alan Silvestri, composer "Cars 2," Michael Giacchino, composer "Cedar Rapids," Christophe Beck, composer "Conan the Barbarian," Tyler Bates, composer "The Conspirator," Mark Isham, composer "Contagion," Cliff Martinez, composer "Coriolanus," Ilan Eshkeri, composer "DAM999," Ousepachan, composer "The Darkest Hour," Tyler Bates, composer "The Debt," Thomas Newman, composer "Dolphin Tale," Mark Isham, composer "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark," Marco Beltrami and Buck Sanders, composers "Dream House," John Debney, composer "The Eagle," Atli Orvarsson, composer "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close," Alexandre Desplat, composer "Fast Five," Brian Tyler, composer "The First Grader," Alex Heffes, composer "The Flowers of War," Qigang Chen, composer "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo," Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, composers "The Greatest Miracle," Mark McKenzie, composer "Green Lantern," James Newton Howard, composer "Hanna," Tom Rowlands, composer "Happy Feet Two," John Powell, composer "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2," Alexandre Desplat, composer "The Help," Thomas Newman, composer "Hop," Christopher Lennertz, composer "Hugo," Howard Shore, composer "I Don't Know How She Does It," Aaron Zigman, composer "The Ides of March," Alexandre Desplat, composer "Immortals," Trevor Morris, composer "In Search of God," Rupam Sarmah, composer "In the Land of Blood and Honey," Gabriel Yared, composer "In Time," Craig Armstrong, composer "Insidious," Joseph Bishara, composer "The Iron Lady," Thomas Newman, composer "J. Edgar," Clint Eastwood, composer "Jane Eyre," Dario Marianelli, composer "The Lady," Eric Serra, composer "Like Crazy," Dustin O'Halloran, composer "Margaret," Nico Muhly, composer "Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol," Michael Giacchino, composer "Mr. Popper's Penguins," Rolfe Kent, composer "Moneyball," Mychael Danna, composer "Monte Carlo," Michael Giacchino, composer "New Year's Eve," John Debney, composer "Norman," Andrew Bird, composer "One Day," Rachel Portman, composer "Puss in Boots," Henry Jackman, composer "Rampart," Dickon Hinchliffe, composer "Real Steel," Danny Elfman, composer "Rebirth," Philip Glass, composer "Red Riding Hood," Alex Heffes and Brian Reitzell, composers "Restless," Danny Elfman, composer "Rio," John Powell, composer "Rise of the Planet of the Apes," Patrick Doyle, composer "The Rite," Alex Heffes, composer "The Rum Diary," Christopher Young, composer "Sanctum," David Hirschfelder, composer "Sarah's Key," Max Richter, composer "Senna," Antonio Pinto, composer "Shame," Harry Escott, composer "The Skin I Live In," Alberto Iglesias, composer "The Smurfs," Heitor Pereira, composer "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan," Rachel Portman, composer "Super 8," Michael Giacchino, composer "Take Shelter," David Wingo, composer "The Thing," Marco Beltrami, composer "Thor," Patrick Doyle, composer "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy," Alberto Iglesias, composer "Tower Heist," Christophe Beck, composer "W.E.," Abel Korzeniowski, composer "War Horse," John Williams, composer "Warrior," Mark Isham, composer "Water for Elephants," James Newton Howard, composer "The Way," Tyler Bates, composer "We Bought a Zoo," Jon Thor Birgisson, composer "We Need to Talk about Kevin," Jonny Greenwood, composer "Win Win," Lyle Workman, composer "Winnie the Pooh," Henry Jackman, composer "X-Men: First Class," Henry Jackman, composer "Young Adult," Rolfe Kent, composer "Your Highness," Steve Jablonsky, composer Contact Christy Grosz at christy.grosz@variety.com

First trailer for your Expendables 2

Lionsgate has released the initial official teaser trailer for your Expendables 2, and every part of its musclebound cast will receive a glance in, if possibly for just about any second.Clocking in at exactly 1 minute, the completely new trailer isn't overburdened with either action or exposition, but exactly what it demonstrates is Bruce Willis's character getting inside a extended-standing favour with old friend Sly Stallone.Take a look within the new trailer here... Together with a clip, Lionsgate also provide released the state synopsis which sheds a little more light which expect this time around around around."[They] are reunited when Mr. Chapel (Bruce Willis) enlists the Expendables to battle a apparently simple job," describes the press blurb. "The task seems just like a simple paycheque for Barney and also the gang of old-school mercenaries, however, if things fail then one that goes for them is viciously destroyed, the Expendables are compelled to locate revenge in hostile territory in which the options stacked against them."In truth, we just find exciting to find out Arnold Schwarzenegger firing a sizable old gun again! One strange factor though... why "Also Van Damme"? It might just be the first time we view that credit! The Expendables 2 opens in the usa on 17 August 2012.

Glee's Holiday Throwback: Let's Go back to Christmas inside the '60s!

Glee Oh, Marti Noxon, you'd fun writing that certain didn't you. The Buffy vet, who works like a speaking to producer on Glee this season, made her episodic writing debut with "Amazing Merry Christmas," a near-plotless throwback for the Judy Garland Show's boozy, high-as-a-kite holiday special (and old-timey variety special deals generally). How can this be? Last season, they switched Sue to the Grinch (literally) and gave Artie fake legs (literally). Why not deliver a carol-jolly Christmas by serving up some Yuletide chestnuts and the most effective of '60s TV (accents! corny jokes! canned laughter!)? But simply just in case you missed the story stuff, or did not remember it, or blocked it, here's what you should know: Mr. Schue picks Artie to direct a throwback Christmas special for Lima's cable-access station, which intervenes while using glee club's promise to help Sue serve inside a destitute shelter (this year, she's the anti-Grinch), nonetheless they appear anyway to sing this rock band Aid classic "Can They Know It's Christmas?" Also, Mike and Rory bond over being alone for your holidays, and Rachel finds out the actual idea of Christmas (also to love the pig that Finn bought her as it is the concept that counts). Watch full cases of Glee The comfort in the 30 roughly minutes was filled by Artie's trippy vision, shot in black and white-colored, situated by Kurt and Blaine (introduced as "my nearest friend and holiday roommate" inside their "bachelor chalet") and starring brand new Directions minus Quinn and Mike. It absolutely was... oddly enchanting, amusing and kinda strange, for Glee. Look for the episode to separate Glee fans. You'll find people people that don't mind a Rocky Horror hour, or hallucinating/huffing within the dental office... and there is a relaxation people. Us? We loved the experimental special-within-the-special. So given everything, we made a decision to put the night's performances because when Christmas-y they provided us feel, beginning while using lump of coal. 9. "River" Not a problem with Joni Mitchell, and "River" doesn't make us depressed the means by which "Christmas Shoes" does. But if we are ranking tunes in order which gave us the nice cozy fuzzies, this ain't it. Maybe if Rachel happen to be singing it for that reason as opposed to just who audition it for Artie? Very not-Joni-like. 8. "Blue Christmas" Glee Project champion Damian McGinty is especially good at handling slow oldies like that certain, but can't they let Rory sing something fun? Cheerful? Up-tempo? Heck, just permit him to maneuver around just a little instead of standing still as you're watching choir room. (If you've been watching carefully like we have, you'll note he's an easy method worse dancer than Finn! What makes them not benefiting from it?) "That song am depressing I would be dead," Santana states, and how Rory shipped it, we kind of have to agree. Have a look at photos from Glee 7. "The Most Popular Things" 'Tis the summer season for the Appear of Music! If possibly we'd a pillow to toss in mid-air like Maria! This cheer-up classic was shipped with gusto by question quarter Rachel, Kurt, Blaine and Mercedes, plus it put smiles on our faces...but technically it is not a Christmas song, and there's much more cheer later on. 6. "Amazing Merry Christmas" Just about any pop act in the last 20 years has not successful at crafting a completely new holiday classic (apart from Mariah Carey, see below). Glee costs somewhat better using this original number, due to spirited performances by Rachel and Blaine, the sensors without anyone's understanding as well as the Santa shout-outs - it's almost enough to cover how very generic the song itself sounds. 5. "Let It Snow" Kurt and Blaine carry on with it within Artie's special, and producers fortunately didn't wish to modernize the track. Rather less production goes a extended way if the involves an excellent yuletide number. Plus: The pair apply certain pretty smooth dances moves completely from an Andy Williams' variety hour. 4. "Can They Know It's Christmas?" Coupled with images of latest Directions giving wrapped gifts to destitute children, the best song in the episode is obviously feel-good and familiar enough, it's just not typically the most popular Christmas song, leaning more toward "Christmas Shoes" in sentiment. Still, it will likely be a pleasant ending for the episode. 3. "Santa Claus Is Going to Town" Yes. Put a tambourine in Finn's hands more often! He and Puck have the ability to accept schmaltz lower merely a notch (although fitted as Luke Skywalker and Han Solo) and infuse Artie's throwback having a couple of much-needed rock. Due to Puck's dorky, toothy grin and Finn's high energy, much-covered rendition still packs a cheesy and effective Christmas punch. (And producers, if you would like any longer proof Cory Monteith must take care of Bruce Springsteen, your research has ended.) 2. "Christmas Wrapping" The Waitresses' 1981 song of a lady too busy for Christmas may well be a tad too new wave-y (and obscure) for a lot of Glee audiences (even though the Spice Women did pay for this), but hello? The Cheerios dressed in Santa clothes? Twirling laces and laces and ribbons? Brittany bouncing around within the forefront? Christmas wish satisfied. 1. "All I'd Like for Christmas Is You SimplyInch Will there be far better method to start a Christmas episode in comparison to Mercedes coping with this Mariah Carey little bit of pop perfection? No. Sure, it did not have reason behind the episode, but (clearly) we like to watching these kids romp around to holiday music. As well as, since we even fondly can remember the Olivia Olson version from Love Really, clearly we love to that certain. Whether it doesn't allow you to get inside your foot, try checking for just about any pulse. Whoever else consider the episode? Which tunes generate the holiday spirit? Which made you appear such as the Grinch? Was Artie's vision great or bizarre? Or both? Reveal inside the comments below.

NFLs Came Brees To Look On Sesame Street

First Released: December 13, 2011 1:36 PM EST Credit: Getty Images NEW ORLEANS, La. -- Caption Saints star Came Brees bends lower to talk within the microphone on stage after winning the ESPY for the best Male Athlete throughout the ESPY Honours at Nokia Theatre L.A. Reside in La on This summer 14, 2010Move over, Grover! Among the NFLs top passers is going to Sesame Street. Saints quarterback Came Brees is creating a special appearance on Thursdays episode from the educational kids Television show. He visited the set a couple of several weeks ago to record the segment, which co-stars the roads furry red-colored resident, Elmo. The segment will air Thursday morning on PBS Kids. Brees, that has two youthful sons, Baylen and Bowen, recorded the segment before the beginning of this year's regular football season. Brees leads the National football league with 4,368 passing yards, putting him on pace to interrupt Serta Marinos single-season passing record of 5,084 yards, that has was since 1984. Brees brought they to victory within the Indiana Colts in Super Bowl XLIV and was that games MVP. Copyright 2011 through the Connected Press. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Joe Farrell dies at 76

Entertainment executive, film producer and marketing innovator Ernest "Joe" Farrell died Wednesday, 12 ,. 7, in La of natural causes. He was 76. Farrell was the prior chairman-Boss in the National Research Group, the film industry's leading general market trends firm, serving all art galleries and several major filmmakers and entrepreneurs worldwide around the sole-source basis. Over time articles in primary newspapers and trade magazines recognized to Farrell just like a "guru," "energy broker" or "godfather" inside the film business. Among the services he introduced, now assumed with the film industry, are trackings, test tests, trailer and tv place testing and norms by quadrants together with other socio-census analyses, additionally to "early warning" predicting of movies' box office potential. A 2006 Variety article on Farrell underscored his influence: "Today, researchers are as indispensable to studio chiefs as pollsters is to people in politics running for office. It's not coincidence that (Dick) Prepare, Marc Shmuger and Jim Gianopulos are former marketing and distribution professionals who've been well wealthy in NRG's research culture before becoming studio chairmen."Farrell founded NRG in 1978 with partner Catherine Paura in 2003 the pair offered the firm and created FP Prods., that have a preliminary-look deal at Disney Farrell appeared to become a unique agent for the chairman in the studio. FP Prods. went independent this past year, and also the organization just completed the feature film "Pleased Noise," searching for release within the month of the month of january by Warner Bros. It's "The Leonardo Job" presently in development with Alcon Entertainment, while discussions over other projects they're arrived with several art galleries. Earlier, Farrell was an professional producer in the fantasy comedy feature "Mannequin" later.Farrell will be a marketing consultant to top professionals at numerous major art galleries and investment banking groups.He offered becoming an executive and consultant for the Carnegie Corp. of NY, the country's Endowment for your Arts as well as the Rockefeller Brothers and sisters Fund. He developed the U.S. Arts and Cultural Trend Data System for Congress and written "Us citizens as well as the Arts," "Museums: USA" and "The Cultural Consumer." Furthermore, Farrell offered round the NY Condition Governor's Task Pressure round the Arts, founded the Volunteer Lawyers for your Arts, will be a director in the NY Condition Arts and Business Council and was area of the board of experts in the Stars Studio. Born in NY, Farrell will be a graduate of St. John's College, the U. of Notre Dame and Harvard Law School.Farrell came out inside the 2009 documentary "Coming Sights: A History in the Movie Trailer."He's managed to get by his wife, Italian actress Jo Champa, and also the 7-year-old boy. Contact Variety Staff at news@variety.com