Hot Trailer: The Raven

This is the first trailer for Relativity’s period thriller The Raven. The James McTeigue-directed thriller stars John Cusack as Edgar Allan Poe, who joins with a Baltimore detective (Luke Evans) to hunt down a serial killer using Poe’s works as the basis for a string of brutal murders — a pretty cool concept for a movie if executed right. The studio has set a March 9, 2012 release date. Alice Eve and Brendan Gleeson also star.

Hot Trailer: The Raven

This really is really the very first trailer for Relativity’s period thriller The Raven. The James McTeigue-directed thriller stars John Cusack as Edgar Allan Poe, who joins getting a Baltimore detective (Luke Evans) to look lower a serial killer using Poe’s is guaranteed as the causes for any string of brutal killings — a significant awesome concept for just about any movie if carried out right. The studio has set a March 9, 2012 release date. Alice Eve and Brendan Gleeson also star.

Exclusive: Terra Nova Roars Into New York Comic Con

Terra Nova Fox's newest prehistoric stars are about to take a bite out of the Big Apple! Terra Nova cast members Jason O'Mara and Stephen Lang will be joined by executive producer Brannon Braga on Saturday, October 15 at 11am in the IGN Theater at the Javits Center in NY City for a fan Q&A moderated by TV Guide Magazine senior editor Rich Sands. Lucky attendees will also be treated to an advanced screening of the upcoming episode "The Runaway"! Are you excited for Terra Nova at NY Comic Con? Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now!

Joanne Reeves dies at 82

Joanne Reeves, former director of special projects at MCA/Universal, died of Hodgkin's lymphoma on Sept. 29 in Burbank, Calif. She was 82. Reeves spent 27 years at MCA/Universal. Her first job within the entertainment industry was responding to fan mail for that Television show "Ben Casey" at Desilu Galleries, then a stint in the effects company Howard Anderson throughout the initial "Star Trek" series era. She labored being an assistant at Paul Newman's Newman-Foreman Prods. inside a bungalow around the Universal lot and aided the studio's Vice president of pr, Plant Steinberg, until she was named director of special occasions for MCA Corporate, holding various positions at the organization until retiring in 1996. Reeves organized occasions for MCA/Universal varying from movie premieres to U.S. presidential visits. Reeves matched the Golden Boot Honours in excess of two decades and seemed to be associated with the Prism Honours. She was the very first female leader from the Universal City Sunrise Rotary, in 1994-95. Children include by three kids nine grandchildren six great-grandchildren three siblings along with a brother. A celebration of her existence is going to be in a month's time. Memorial gifts might be designed to Providence St. Joseph's Foundation, 501 S. Buena Vista, Burbank CA 91505. Contact Variety Staff at news@variety.com

Guy Ritchie, Lionel Wigram Form Shingle, Sign First-Look Deal With Warner Bros. (Exclusive)

Director Guy Ritchie and producer Lionel Wigram are teaming up to form a production company and are finalizing a first-look deal with Warner Bros. The new company, which does not have a name at this time, is not intended as a vanity deal for Ritchie. While the director and Wigram are looking to develop and produce projects with Ritchie attached to direct, the duo will also look to work with other directors.our editor recommendsGuy Ritchie signs on to Sherlock'Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows' Trailer: Robert Downey Jr. Does Drag PHOTOS: Netflix's 10 Most Rented Movies of All Time The deal also encompasses developing properties in the television arena. The company will have offices in London and Los Angeles. Ritchie bonded with Wigram, a former Warners exec, when the two first worked on 2009's Sherlock Holmes and then again on Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, which opens December 16. PHOTOS: Fall Movies 2011: Warner Bros. Ritchie, who broke into features with Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, impressed Warners with his 2008 feature RocknRolla. While the movie only grossed $5 million domestically, it was instrumental in leading him to direct Holmes, which proved to be a worldwide hit, making $524 million. Wigram came up with the concept for the fresh take on Holmes, hiring an artist and creating a comic book-like volume to help sell the idea. He was a producer on the movie along with Joel Silver, Dan Lin and Susan Downey. STORY: 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows' Trailer: Robert Downey Jr. Does Drag Wigram, who also acted as an exec producer on four Harry Potter movies, already had a first-look deal with Warners, with that pact running out at the end of December 2011. The deal with the new company acts will then take its place, beginning on January 1, 2012. Related Topics Guy Ritchie Warner Bros. Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows

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Polanski's go back to NYFF

John C. Reilly and Jodie FosterMichael Barker and Tom Bernard flank Richard Pena and Rose Kuo. Anjelica Huston and Yasmina RezaShanyn Leigh and Abel Ferrara When "Carnage" opened up the 49th annual NY Film Festival on the wet Friday, it had been just the second film from helmer Roman Polanski to obtain a showcase within the fest -- the very first being "Knife within the waterInch in NYFF's initial outing, in 1963. The new sony Pictures Classics, however, is a much more regular presence. Together with "Carnage," SPC has four other films within this year's fest, and "Carnage" reps the distributor's eighth pic to spread out the annual event. SPC's Michael Barker reminisced about a number of individuals memorable tests, such as the 2000 bow of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon." "The screening was such as the shot heard across the world," he stated. Additionally to Alice Tully Hall, where "Carnage" unspooled, the fest also offers the Film Society of Lincoln subsequently Center's recently completed, multi-venue Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center to exhibit photos. "The fest turns 50 the coming year, but in lots of ways it feels as though we are just getting began," stated the Society's Ann Tenenbaum. "I switched 50 this season, and should not the same myself, regrettably." Contact Gordon Cox at gordon.cox@variety.com

Andy Rooney Signs Off an hour

First Released: October 3, 2011 12:16 PM EDT Credit: Getty Images NEW You are able to, N.Y. -- Caption Television personality Andy Rooney attends a gala praising Sumner Redstone presented through the Paley Center For Media in the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel on Feb 07, 2008 in NY CityAndy Rooney was adamant hes not retiring. Hes a author, along with a author never stops as being a author. Nevertheless, he shipped his final weekly essay on an hour Sunday evening, his last in the 33 years using the newsmagazine. It had been a minute, he stated he's dreaded. If only I possibly could do that forever. I cant, though, he stated. CBS News introduced a week ago the 92-year-old Rooney could be walking lower from his well-established berth on an hour after delivering his 1,097th commentary. I most likely havent stated anything here that you simply didnt know or have previously thought, he stated. Thats such a author does. A authors job is in truth. Rooney started his lengthy career by writing what for individuals to express who have been on Radio or television. When he started his weekly A Couple of Minutes with Andy Rooney in 1978, he started saying them on camera themself, though less a tv personality, but like a author who reads what hes written. Rooney stated in the farewell piece he has resided a lucky existence, luckier than most. But suitable for his trademark crotchety character, he voiced one parting complaint: He does not like being famous, nor does he like being bothered by fans. I spent my first half a century attempting to become well referred to as a author, and subsequently 30 trying to avert being famous, he stated. I walk lower the road now or visit a football game the ones shout, Hey, Andy! And That I hate that. If you see him inside a restaurant, Rooney stated because he signed off, please, just allow me to eat my dinner. (Copyright 2011 by Connected Press) Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.