How Annoying Is Paul Rudd In 'Our Idiot Brother'?

From what we know about "Our Idiot Brother," which, truth be told, is based solely on our reaction to the trailers and the reviews, Paul Rudd's modus operandi in the family comedy is to pester his family and friends, played by the likes of Zooey Deschanel, Elizabeth Banks, Emily Mortimer and Rashida Jones (though in a lovable, if slightly moronic way). Yes, we realize there is more to the story, and that because Rudd is so lovable, his character likely doesn't stay annoying for too long. So when MTV News caught up with the cast at the film's premiere recently, we asked them point blank: How annoying is Paul Rudd in this movie? As expected, the results are fun and funny. "[He's] not as annoying as his Crocs," Rashida Jones told us of one particularly offensive piece of her costar's wardrobe. "No offense to people who wear Crocs, theyre super comfortable, but come on, not [to wear] out of the house." "On a scale of one to 10, hes an eight-and-a-half probably," Elizabeth Banks admitted. "But in real life hes more like a four." In contrast, Zooey Deschanel doesn't think Rudd has an annoying bone in his body. "Hes not annoying at all!" she protested. "Hes lovely. That was a trick question." Rudd, however, was happy to play ball, and offered a little reenactment by way of moving into our camera for an extreme close-up. "Almost as annoying as I am right now," he said in response to the 'How annoying are you?' question, before stepping back to consider the question seriously. "I think [his behavior] is annoying to certain characters," Rudd said. "Hopefully not to America."

Zoe Saldana Makes its way into Supernatural 'Dominion'

Is Zoe Saldana likely to be among individuals gifted stars who will get roles which are below her level until her once budding career is wasted away in a single genre film to another? These could appear like harsh words, but after Saldana's great submit 'Avatar,' i was searching for her to obtain a lot more challenging roles. Rather, she has been under-utilized in 'The Nonwinners,' 'Takers' which weekend's 'Colombiana' ('Colombiana' continues to be drubbed through the experts -- obtaining a 33 percent rating at Rotten Tomato plants, however the testers love the actress). So pardon us as we don't applaud this news (through the Hollywood Reporter) that Saldana provides the supernatural thriller 'Dominion' -- in regards to a lady (Saldana) who's half-human, half-angel -- at Vital. Saldana will even produce. At this time the project is within pitch form from Dean McCreary and Chester Hastings (the duo behind the unreleased 'Fanboy'), so it will likely be some time before it sees the sunshine of day. Meanwhile, Saldana will in all probability be preparing for 'Star Trek 2' and so the first 'Avatar' follow up in 2014. Between hopefully she's offered -- and takes -- some strong dramatic comes so she will showcase her chops additionally to her action moves and the body (see Summer's Most sexy Women: Zoe Saldana of 'Colombiana').

Ben Stiller to get BAFTA La Britannia Award

Ben Stiller will get BAFTA Los Angeles' Charlie Chaplin Britannia Award for Excellence in Comedy in the honours event on Wednesday, November 30, in the Beverly Hilton Hotel.our editor recommendsHelena Bonham Carter To Get BAFTAs British Artist of the season Award "Ben Stiller is really a master of comedy who, similar to the legendary filmmaker to whom this award is known as, brings together the amazing multi-hyphenate talents of actor, author, director and producer," states Nigel Lythgoe, Chairman of BAFTA La. Tony winning actor Alan Cumming will host the big event, that will also boast honours to actress Helena Bonham Carter, who'll get the Britannia Award for British Artist of the season, John Lasseter, who definitely are honored using the Britannia Award for Worldwide Contribution to Shot Entertainment, and David Yates, who definitely are recognized using the John Schlesinger Britannia Award for Excellence in Pointing. The person receiving the Stanley Kubrick Britannia Award for Excellence in Film is going to be introduced soon. The Britannia Honours are BAFTA Los Angeles' greatest accolade, a celebration of accomplishments praising people who've devoted their careers to evolving the entertainment arts. Related Subjects Helena Bonham Carter Ben Stiller

Gaultiero Jacopetti dies at 91

Filmmaker Gaultiero Jacopetti -- the man behind documentary "Mondo Cane" and its sequels, cult classics that collected examples of the creepy and bizarre from around the world -- died Wednesday in Rome. He was 91."Mondo cane" (the title means "A Dog's World") premiered at the 1962 Cannes Film Festival, where it drew accolades and was nominated for the Palme d'Or. Jacopetti called the film, which he made with his collaborators Franco Prosperi and Paolo Cavara, a "shockumentary." Such exploitation documentaries (e.g., the "Faces of Death" series) are also now known as mondo films.Jacopetti used both the narration and the juxtaposition of the often-disturbing material -- what he called "shock cuts" -- to achieve an ironic effect. In one scene, for example, a mother in New Guinea, bereaved over the death of her child, was shown nursing a piglet. The next scene depicted the slaughter of pigs in the same region for a carnal feast.The "Mondo Cane" theme song, "More," by Riz Ortolani and Nino Oliviero, was nominated for an Oscar.The film divided critics in the U.S. but was a big hit worldwide, paving the way for sequels including "Mondo Cane 2." He also made "Women of the World," which was accused of exploiting women, and "Africa Addio," for which he was accused of collusion with killers to obtain the violent footage in the film.An enormous number of imitators followed in Jacopetti's footsteps, many of the them using the word "Mondo" in the titles of their pics. Russ Meyer made "Mondo Topless," and John Water came out with "Mondo Trasho." There was also "Mondo Bizarro" and "Mondo Weirdo." Some of the films with "Mondo" in the title were not even documentaries and were simply taking advantage of the popularity of Jacopetti's work. Like some of his imitators, Jacopetti was accused by some of staging the bizarre events depicted in his films.In 1971 he turned his attention to antebellum South -- he and Prosperi made "Goodbye, Uncle Tom," about slavery in the U.S. The framing device: Jacopetti and Prosperi appeared onscreen as filmmakers who travel back in time.Jacopetti was born in Barga, Italy. He was a magazine editor and a maker of newsreels before he turned to feature films.His last film, which he wrote but did not direct, was "Fangio -- Una vita a 300 all'ora," a documentary about the Formula One racecar driver Juan Manuel Fangio helmed by Hugh Hudson. Contact Variety Staff at news@variety.com

Ex-News Of The World Hollywood Reporter Arrested On Hacking Charges

Police arrested James Desborough for phone hacking that took place before April 2009 when he moved to Hollywood to become News Of The World's U.S. editor, The Guardian and other British papers say. Still, the13th arrest in Scotland Yard's Operation Weeting investigation could open an important new front in the scandal:U.S. officials would have to becomefar more deeply involved if Desborough revealed that Rupert Murdoch's defunct tabloid hacked voicemail messagesof Hollywood celebs. There's been no evidence yet that the paper regularly hacked phones in the U.S. -- but it has seemed logical to scandal watchers that NOTW reporters would find it irresistible to do so in the world's entertainment capital. Just before Desborough was assigned to cover Hollywood, he won the British Press Award for being the showbusiness reporter of the year. Judges said that his "uncompromising scoops" show that "no celebrity with secrets can sleep easy."

Dancing With The Stars Pro Mark Ballas Choreographing Kim Kardashians First Wedding Dance

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Kim Kardashian turned to a friend when it came time to choreograph her and fianc Kris Humphries first dance as a married couple Dancing with the Stars professional (and Kims former DWTS Season 7 partner) Mark Ballas. Yes, that is true - Mark has worked with Kim and Kris and is excited to share their big day with them, a rep for Mark told Access Hollywood on Wednesday, when asked if the pro dancer had choreographed the reality couples first dance. In addition to their dance rehearsal, Kim and Kris have been hard at work preparing for their ceremony, set to take place at a private estate in Montecito, Calif., on Saturday. In a telephone interview on Wednesday, The Montecito Journal told Access that the Kardashian-Humphries wedding is being referred to as Project W. The event planner has sent out letters to neighbors saying that an event titled Project W will be taking place this weekend and asking residents in nearby homes to cover their address numbers to further safeguard the couples privacy, according to the paper. The paper also revealed that Kim and Kris security have teamed up with the Santa Barbara Police Department and said flowers are being flown in from South Africa for the big event. As previously reported on AccessHollywood.com, the bride-to-be, who will wear a Vera Wang gown for her walk down the aisle, is remaining calm despite the fact that her big day is less than a week away. Im very calm, Kim told Access on Sunday at the Do Something Awards in Los Angeles when asked about her upcoming nuptials to the NBA star. Maybe last week I was a little bit more freaked out with space and invites, just making sure everything was perfect, she continued. But this week Im totally calm. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved.This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Roseanne Barr To Write & Star In New Sitcom

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Roseanne Barr is set to return to the world of primetime sitcoms. The self-proclaimed original domestic goddess has nabbed a deal with 20th Century Fox Television to write and star in Downwardly Mobile a new sitcom, according to Entertainment Weekly. Steven Greener, executive producer of the stars Lifetime reality show, Roseannes Nuts (which debuted earlier this summer), will also serve as EP for the sitcom, the website reported. Downwardly Mobile will reportedly center around a blue-collar family living through hard times, according to EW, much like the Connor family of Roseannes former self-titled sitcom, which enjoyed a nine-year run before its end in 1997. As previously reported on AccessHollywood.com, the outspoken actress has made her desire to return to primetime known. I do want to be back on TV, Roseanne told Access Hollywood back in January, at a signing for her book, Roseannearchy: Dispatches from the Nut Farm. If anyone can figure out how to get me on there where I dont have to talk to anybody wearing a suit, I would do it. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved.This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Susan Sarandon, Julie Christie And Richard Jenkins Keep 'Company' With Robert Redford

EXCLUSIVE: Robert Redford has set Susan Sarandon, Julie Christie and Richard Jenkins to star in The Organization You Retain, the drama Redford is pointing and starring in alongside Shia LaBeouf, Nick Nolte and Brit Marling. The flicks a co-production between Current Pictures and Wildwood Businesses. The film is definitely an adaptation from the Neil Gordon novel, scripted by Lem Dobbs. It is the story of the ex-Weather Subterranean militant wanted through the FBI for 3 decades who must go away from home when his true identity is uncovered with a youthful, ambitious reporter. Redford plays the first kind radical at the middle of this countrywide manhunt, and LaBeouf may be the determined journalist. Sarandon and Christie play former Weather Subterranean people who have been accomplices staying with you robbery, and Jenkins plays a university professor who's a hyperlink to former radicals in hiding. Redford, Bill Holderman and Nicolas Chartier are creating, and Craig J. Flores may be the executive producer. Current Pictures is selling the image worldwide and also the film starts production in Vancouver the following month. Sarandon's repped by ICM, Christie by WME and Jenkins by Gersh.

Fast Break

David Greene is a New York basketball enthusiast, who wants to coach. He is then offered the coaching job at a small Nevada college. He brings along some players, who are a bit odd but good. Like Swish who unknown to the rest of the team is a girl. Preacher, who's being sought by some nefarious characters. And D.C., who's a fugitive. And along with some of the students at the college, he turns them into a contender. In order to give the tam the respect they deserve and some exposure, Greene schemes to try and get the number 1 team led by Bo Winnegar, to play them.

Music Producer Don Was to Join Jazz Label (Exclusive)

Noted music producerDon Was has accepted a senior A&R position at Blue Note Records, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. The EMI-owned label was founded in 1939 and has released seminal jazz recordings by the likes of Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk and Norah Jones, who won five Grammy Awards in 2003 for her debut album Come Away With Me. Was is known for his 80s band Was Not Was and his later work with Willie Nelson, Bob Seger and Bonnie Raitt, whose 1989 release Nick of Time, which he produced, won the Grammy for Album of the Year. Was is also a seasoned bass player, appearing on Elton John's and Leon Russell's The Union album. This year, he added American Idol in-house producer to his resume, and was paired in the recording studio with winner Scotty McCreery as well as finalists Lauren Alaina and Casey Abrams. Blue Note and sister label Manhattan Records are run by Ian Ralfini, who in 2010 took over as president from legendary record executive Bruce Lundvall, a 25-year-veteran of the company. Late in his life, Arif Mardin also served as an in-house maestro of sound at EMI, working with Jones, among others. "They want a producer on staff and that's what Don brings, as opposed to other A&R guys who just claim they're producers," says an insider. EMI is currently in the first round of bidding for a future sale of the company by Citigroup.Was's appointment is expected to be announced shortly. Related Topics Elton John Norah Jones American Idol EMI Willie Nelson

Maria Menounos Joins 'Extra,' Signs Production Cope with Telepictures

Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic/Getty Images Maria Menounos has signed a development cope with Telepictures and can co-host Extra with Mario Lopez beginning Sept. 12. She'll also provide on-air responsibilities using the CW's Dr. Came's Lifechangers, which premieres on Sept. 19, Telepictures leader Hilary Estey McLoughlin, and Lisa Gregorisch-Dempsey, senior Air of additional and Dr. Came's Lifechangers, introduced Thursday. "We're thrilled to possess Maria within the Telepictures family. She is a superb talent with diverse experience and appeal and her flexibility will enable her to lead to the slate in myriad ways," McLoughlin states inside a statement of Menounos, who has additionally been an on-air correspondent for rivals Access Hollywood and Entertainment Tonight. "Maria is the best complement to Mario. He's the 'it' guy and she or he may be the present day 'that girl.' They're both reliable, respected and connected. I'm able to't think about a much better dream team in entertainment news," adda Gregorisch-Dempsey. "I'm so excited to become listed on Mario on Extra and take part in Dr. Came's Lifechangers. Joining Telepictures is a superb next thing during my career. I loved working at NBC and thank the network for any great six-year run," states Menounos. There was reviews that NBC, that she also offered like a cause of the Today show, Dateline and Nightly News With John Williams, didn't wish to pay to re-up her contract. She'd had the experience since 2005. Menounos' newest book, The EveryGirl's Help guide to Existence, lately hit the brand new You are able to Occasions' bestseller list. RELATED: Bethenny Frankel Already Tape Talk Show Pilot Dr. Came: 'I'm Not Hooked on Fame' Lindsay.Forces@thr.com @LKPE Maria Menounos

USA Acquires 30 Movies From Universal, Including 'Bridesmaids', 'Fast 5' & 'Fockers'

In one of its biggest movie acquisition deals in the last few years, USA Network has bought a package of over 30 titles from Universal Pictures. Nine of them include network premiere rights, including Judd Apatows sleeper comedy hit Bridesmaids, the Fast & the Furious sequel Fast Five; the latest installment in the Meet the Parents franchise, Little Fockers; as well as the Matt Damon starrer The Adjustment Bureau. All four will debut on USA. There was some corporate synergy at work in making the deal, with virtually all other NBCUniversal TV networks contributing financially, including NBC, Syfy, E!, Bravo, Oxygen, Style, G4, Chiller, Sleuth and UniHD. In exchange, those nets get rights to some of the titles in the package. For instance, NBC has committed to airing Bridesmaids and The Little Fockers after their premiere on USA and has an option to pick up more. Syfy will debut 2 of the 9 movies, to which USA is getting network premiere rights, Repo Man and Wes Craven's My Soul To Take. Despite buying from its sister movie studio, Jane Blaney, USA's EVP, programming, acquisitions & scheduling, stressed that the deal was made in a competitive situation. "We looked at all movies that were out there -- we looked at the last Warner Bros. and Disney packages, but this was the best list available." For the movies that USA and its sibling networks are in first position on, the network is paying the market rate of license fee in the range of 10-12% of the domestic box-office. For the remaining library titles, the fee is lower and depends on the number of plays and length of window. Over the past few years, USA has shifted focus from movies to original series. Despite that, "we are still in the movie business," Blaney said. "We plan to have about 8-10 new movies a year."