Paul Reubens joins Charlie Kaufman pic

ReubensCharlie Kaufman has cast Paul Reubens in his upcoming musical comedy ''Frank or Francis.''Reubens will play a film critic in the pic which Anthony Bregman is producing.A satire of Hollywood set to music, "Frank or Francis" chronicles the back-and-forth between a movie director and an online blogger who delights in berating his cinematic talent. Nicolas Cage, Steve Carell and Jack Black topline the pic, Kaufman's sophomore feature, while thesps Kevin Kline and Elizabeth Banks round out the cast.Reubens most recent recent credits include the Todd Solondz drama "Life During Wartime" as well as Broadway tuner "The Pee-wee Herman Show," which was nominated for three Emmys. Reubens also has a Pee-wee movie in development at Universal with Judd Apatow producing. He is repped by WME. Contact Jeff Sneider at jeff.sneider@variety.com

Bonding over bard

Patti Smith and Jessica Chastain Vanessa Redgrave and Ralph Fiennes bring their mom-and-son act to the preem. Bob Balaban and Susan Sarandon Celine Rattray, Trudie Styler and Paul Haggis party at the Royalton's Forty Four. Susan Sarandon had plenty of compliments for friend Ralph Fiennes, who brought Shakespeare's "Coriolanus" to NY City Tuesday night."I'm just here to hold his hand," Sarandon said of Fiennes, making his movie directorial debut.Fiennes was joined on the red carpet by co-stars Vanessa Redgrave and Jessica Chastain, who had a little moment of her own at the Forty Four afterparty."I had no idea Susan Sarandon was going to be here! I've never met her! I can hardly speak right now, I'm stuttering!" gushed Chastain, who went on to divulge her plans for the post-awards season. "I'm going to Hawaii. And I'm not going to bring my telephone. Because I haven't taken a vacation." Meanwhile, Fiennes revealed what it was like to direct Redgrave, who plays his mom in the pic. "Vanessa has a very strong reaction to a part. And I felt it wise to listen and embrace what she was suggesting," he said.Also on hand for Fiennes' debut were Liam Neeson, Laura Linney and Harvey Weinstein, who introduced the Weinstein Co. film with a few jokes inspired by the Golden Globes."I got referred to as a couple of names. When Meryl Streep said 'God,' three of my kids emailed me at the same time and then I did an interview with a dog two hours later," said Weinstein, referring to "The Artist's" Uggie. "Fame is fleeting in Hollywood." Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

Survivor: One World Cast and Major Twist Revealed

Survivor: One World The Survivor casting announcement often includes such prototypes as a farmer, a model, a doctor, a mother hen, a computer nerd and a cocky athlete. And the upcoming season of Survivor: One World is no different.What is different, however, is that for the first time in Survivor history, both tribes will be sharing the same beach, the network announced Wednesday. Crazy! They'll be allowed to share resources and form inter-tribe alliances - it's an interesting twist for a show that's been pretty stagnant of late (the upcoming will mark Survivor's 24th season).Survivor's Jeff Probst: How I would win the gameOn Survivor: One World, which premieres Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 8/7c on CBS, 18 castaways will be divided into two tribes: Men (Salani) and Women (Manono). Check out the list of castaways:Nina AcostaRetired Los Angeles policewoman Clovis, Calif.; Age: 51Jay ByarsModelGaffney, S.C.; Age: 25Christina ChaCareer ConsultantWest Hollywood, Calif.; Age: 29Monica CulpepperRetired NFL Player's WifeTampa, Fla.; Age: 41Colton CumbieCollege StudentMonroeville, Ala.; Age: 21Kat EdorssonTimeshare RepOrlando, Fla.; Age: 22Michael JeffersonBankerSeattle; Age: 30Leif MansonPhlebotomistSan Diego; Age: 27Chelsea MeissnerMedical SalesCharleston, S.C.; Age: 26Kourtney MoonMotorcycle RepairAustin, Texas; Age: 29Jonas OtsujiSushi ChefLehi, Utah; Age: 37Bill PosleyStand-Up ComedianVenice, Calif.; Age: 28Matt QuinlanAttorneySan Francisco; Age: 33Alicia RosaSpecial Ed TeacherChicago; Age: 25Troy RobertsonSwimsuit PhotographerMiami; Age: 50Greg SmithPlastic SurgeonHouston; Age: 64Kim SpradlinBridal Shop OwnerSan Antonio; Age: 29Sabrina ThompsonHigh School TeacherNY; Age: 33

Survivor: One World Cast and Major Twist Revealed

Survivor: One World The Survivor casting announcement frequently includes such prototypes like a player, one, a physician, a parent hen, a pc nerd along with a cocky athlete. And also the approaching season of Survivor: One World isn't any different.What's different, however, is the fact that the very first time in Survivor history, both tribes is going to be discussing exactly the same beach, the network introduced Wednesday. Crazy! They will be permitted to talk about assets and form inter-tribe alliances - this is an interesting twist for any show which has been pretty stagnant recently (the approaching will mark Survivor's 24th season).Survivor's Shaun Probst: The Way I would win the gameOn Survivor: One World, which premieres Wednesday, February. 15 at 8/7c on CBS, 18 castaways is going to be split into two tribes: Males (Salani) and ladies (Manono). Browse the listing of castaways:Nina AcostaRetired La policewoman Clovis, Calif. Age: 51Jay ByarsModelGaffney, S.C. Age: 25Christina ChaCareer ConsultantWest Hollywood, Calif. Age: 29Monica CulpepperRetired National football league Player's WifeTampa, Fla. Age: 41Colton CumbieCollege StudentMonroeville, Ala. Age: 21Kat EdorssonTimeshare RepOrlando, Fla. Age: 22Michael JeffersonBankerSeattle Age: 30Leif MansonPhlebotomistSan Diego Age: 27Chelsea MeissnerMedical SalesCharleston, S.C. Age: 26Kourtney MoonMotorcycle RepairAustin, Texas Age: 29Jonas OtsujiSushi ChefLehi, Utah Age: 37Bill PosleyStand-Up ComedianVenice, Calif. Age: 28Matt QuinlanAttorneySan Francisco Age: 33Alicia RosaSpecial Erectile dysfunction TeacherChicago Age: 25Troy RobertsonSwimsuit PhotographerMiami Age: 50Greg SmithPlastic SurgeonHouston Age: 64Kim SpradlinBridal Shop OwnerSan Antonio Age: 29Sabrina ThompsonHigh School TeacherNY Age: 33

Sean Hayes to Guest-Star on Parks and Rec

Sean Hayes Sean Hayes is headed to Parks and Entertainment, TVLine reviews. The previous Will & Sophistication star will have a respected broadcast journalist who lands a large interview with Leslie (Amy Poehler) - which does not go very well. The episode will air early in the year. Knope we are able to! Parks and Recreation's Leslie won't give on her campaign The guest place also marks a reunion for Hayes and former Sophistication co-star Megan Mullally, who recurs around the series, although their figures aren't likely to interact. Hayes is really a producer on Hot in Cleveland and Grimm and can star within the approaching remake The 3 Stooges.

Academy awards: Five Great Stars Who've Never Been Nominated

For his role in "Mess Tailor Solider Spy," Gary Oldman gets lots of buzz like a potential Oscar nominee. It might be his first, if you're able to accept is as true. Hes put their hands up in a lot of memorable roles through the years, but hes never received any adulation in the Academy. Awaiting the hopeful great news, we emerged with a listing of 5 other stars whove never become the phone call either. Steve Buscemi Despite a string of probably the most memorable supporting roles in film history like Mr. Pink in "Reservoir Dogs" and Carl Showalter in "Fargo," the bug-eyed Brooklynite hasn't been nominated. With many of his work nowadays arriving HBOs "Boardwalk Empire," Buscemi may need to be satisfied with a Golden Globe or perhaps an Emmy. Maybe next, the Academy will begin appreciating what theyve been missing all along. John Goodman Possibly pigeonholed for his role in "Roseanne," John Goodman hasn't received much official fascination with his memorable looks in movies like "The Large Lebowski" and "Barton Fink." Actually, thats most likely area of the problem. Goodman's an hugely gifted actor, but his roles around the giant screen are generally a little light-hearted, use the Coens and Kevin Cruz aside. He'll receive some attention included in the ensemble for "The Artist," but hes never really commanded a prominent dramatic role inside a large movie. Which should change, clearly. Val Kilmer Kilmer happens to be one of the most impressive Method stars of his generation, dazzling in lots of large, meaty roles. The Academy hasn't proven any love, though. Maybe because hes this kind of eccentric figure from the camera, but additionally, he's not so selective together with his roles. Just take a look at his IMDb page and wince whatsoever the 2nd-rate street crime movies hes been associated with (for instance, 2009's "Roads of Bloodstream" starring 50 Cent). Maybe he should postpone around the resume filler, but that would not be very Val Kilmer of him. Jim Carrey Carrey predated Adam Sandler like a large, wacky guy who'd periodically leave his spend every couple of years for any killer serious role. "The Truman Show" was the very first "Punchdrunk Love," clearly. But Carrey has had on more ambitious movies like "Eternal Sunshine from the Spotless Mind" and it has still never been compensated using the overwhelming critical love that always follows work change of these magnitude. Together with his star in recession, maybe nows an ideal time for Carrey to re-emerge inside a more severe condition. Less "Yes Guy," more "Guy around the Moon." Jennifer Jason Leigh We all know—there ought to be more women about this list. However the Academy recognizes most serious dramatic stars sooner or later or any other (Mia Farrow aside). Jennifer Jason Leigh is among the rare dramatic stars that has ended up with the cracks, despite notable roles in "Short Cuts," "eXistenZ," and "Margot in the Wedding." Theyre not so Academy-attractive roles, but shes been acting forever and is constantly on the deliver a trusted make of dry, sardonic wit combined with emotional gravitas. Eventually, spend go that allows her knock it from the park. Who do you want to see nominated to have an Oscar? Tell us within the comments below as well as on Twitter!

ABC at TCA: Scoop on Grey's, General Hospital and When Cougar Town May Return

ABC logo Grey's Anatomy will live on - with or without its original cast - but that may not be the case for General Hospital.Though contracts for Grey's stars Ellen Pompeo, Patrick Dempsey and Sandra Oh expire after this season, the medical drama will continue no matter what happens, ABC Entertainment President Paul Lee said at the Television Critics Association winter TV previews.Get more scoop on your favorite shows in our Winter TV previewLee was less certain about the fate of General Hospital - the last remaining soap on the network. The network has not yet made a decision, and he does not know when it will.Also a question mark: Cougar Town's return date. An official date will be announced soon, with an eye on a March premiere.Get caught up with all of ABC's TCA news below:ABC boss: Still no premiere date for Cougar Town; Grey's looks strong

New images for Prometheus and The Hobbit

We're still buzzing from the release of the first trailers for Prometheus and The Hobbit just before Christmas, and their respective studios have ensured that our excitement keeps ticking over by releasing a pair of new stills into the wild.The new Prometheus image sees Noomi Rapace's character looking worried as a strange object glows eerily next to her. Of course, it could just be a snazzy torch, but we'd leave it well alone all the same.Meanwhile, the latest Hobbit snap shows Martin Freeman's Bilbo making his way through a woodland area, sporting his usual expression of mild concern. Perhaps he can smell one of the three trolls up ahead?Aside from The Dark Knight Rises, these are probably the two films we're most excited about in 2012. And whilst we await The Hobbit with a cosy feeling of nostalgia and comfort, we're equally eager to find out what nasty surprises Ridley Scott has in store for Rapace and co.Prometheus will be the first of the two films to land, arriving in UK cinemas on 1 June 2012. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey will follow later in the year, on 14 December. It's going to be a very exciting twelve months....

Sinead O'Connor and Husband: Back On?

Sinead O'connor and Barry Herridge Sinead O'Connor is redefining the "on-again, off-again" relationship.Sinead O'Connor marries boyfriend in Las VegasJust after Christmas the singer announced on her website that she and husband-of-16-days Barry Herridge, had split. But now - the two are back together. This time she took to Twitter to share news of the reunion."Guess who had a mad love making affair with her own husband last night?" O'Connor tweeted.Sinead O'Connor and husband split - after 16 daysHerridge is O'Connor's fourth husband. The two were married in Vegas in early January, but the 45-year-old singer announced their split just two weeks later, writing, "It became apparent to me that if he were to stay with me he would be losing too much to bear. ... And a woman wants to be a joy to her husband. So ... U love someone? Set them free ... He is, as I said, a wonderful man. We part amicably."Do you think O'Connor and Herridge are back together for good this time?