New John Carter Trailer Lands

'Let's see what he's able to...'We're approximately per week away now in the launch of John Carter, and also the real test for director Andrew Stanton and the crew: can the film succeed in the box office? Well, using the buzz-o-meter swinging a healthy diet for that "positive" side from the scale, Disney's marketing bots are mounting among the last large pushes, delivering a brand new trailer at Apple.If you have seen the previous trailers or clips, you will probably known what you are set for here: Taylor Kitsch's hero jumping a great deal, shouting a great deal and swinging weapons a great deal, while Lynn Collins looks hot in a variety of clothes and Mark Strong getting his best baldy scowl towards the table.As always using the Disney team's promotions, there is a small jerk to story, with Carter in that one being cautioned when he does not stop the fight on Barsoom, "Earth is going to be next." But mostly we see because he fights criminals and requires a rock to some Whitened Ape within an arena, which we wager implies that the American Humane Association won't be giving that one their stamp of approval. Whitened Apes are people too! Just really large. And hairy. And toothy.With Willem Dafoe (he's the avocado-hued, four-armed Tars Tarkas), Samantha Morton, Thomas Haden Chapel, Ciaran Hinds, Dominic West, Bryan Cranston and James Purefoy also within the mix, John Carter will leap into movie theaters on March 9.

Goodman books 'Jungle Book'

The world preem of the Mary Zimmerman-helmed stage adaptation of "The Jungle Book" is among the shows lined up for the 2012-13 season at Chicago's Goodman Theater, with new plays by Christopher Shinn, Dael Orlandersmith and Quiara Alegria Hudes also on the slate. Based on the Rudyard Kipling book as well as the 1967 Disney animated pic, the musical incarnation of "Jungle Book" will incorporate the familiar tunes penned for the film by Richard B. Sherman and Robert M. Sherman. Chicago-based Zimmerman, whose credits include the adaptation of "Metamorphoses" that ran on Broadway for a year, writes the book and directs. "Jungle Book" reps the latest Mouse House title to be licensed to outside parties by Disney Theatrical, in a legit producing tactic that has yielded the imminent Broadway transplants of both "Newsies" and "Peter and the Starcatcher." Running June 21-July 28, 2013, show will be the final offering of the season in the Goodman's two-stage venue in downtown Chi. Three new plays also are among the world preems on the lineup, starting with a new solo show from Orlandersmith ("Yellowman"), "Black N Blue Boys/Broken Men" (Sept. 29-Oct. 28). Helmed by Chay Yew in a co-production with Berkeley Rep, the show centers on five male characters caught up in cycles of violence and abuse. Season kicks off with a new revival of Tennessee Williams' "Sweet Bird of Youth" (Sept. 15-Oct 21) helmed by David Cromer, another Chicago director who works frequently in Gotham. Contact Gordon Cox at gordon.cox@variety.com

WB developing pic of manga 'Bleach'

SegalMazeau'Bleach'Warner Bros. has acquired live-action feature rights to Tite Kubo's manga and anime property "Bleach," which will be adapted by "Wrath of the Titans" scribe Dan Mazeau.Peter Segal ("Get Smart") will produce with an eye toward possibly directing.With more than 75 million print copies in circulation in Japan alone, "Bleach" follows the adventures of Ichigo, a teenager who can see ghosts. When his family is attacked by a Hollow -- a malevolent lost soul -- Ichigo inadvertently absorbs the power to hunt Hollows. He then dedicates his life to protecting the innocent and helping tortured souls find peace.Segal's Callahan Filmworks partner Michael Ewing will also produce along with Masi Oka and Viz Prods., a subsidiary of Viz Media, the English-language publisher of "Bleach." Jason Hoffs will produce for Viz, while Branon Coluccio will exec produce. WB exec Jon Berg will oversee the project for the studio.Oka, who co-starred in Segal's "Get Smart," brought the project to Callahan Filmworks."I've always been a huge fan of 'Bleach' and have great respect for its creator Kubo and the truly original and amazing world he has created in this manga," said Segal, whose "Get Smart" grossed more than $230 million worldwide for Warners in 2008.CAA reps Segal, Ewing and Callahan Filmworks, as well as Mazeau, who is also repped by Circle of Confusion and attorneys Shep Rosenman and Lee Rosenbaum of Katz, Golden & Rosenman. Oka is repped by UTA and Circle of Confusion. Contact Jeff Sneider at jeff.sneider@variety.com

Dennis Quaid & Michael Chiklis In Talks To Star In CBS 1960s Las Vegas Drama Pilot

Dennis Quaid is testing the series series waters. The feature actor is in negotiations for the lead in CBS’ untitled Las Vegas period drama pilot (form. Ralph Lamb). Because of the size and the complexity of the deal, things are still moving slowly after a week of talks. Also in negotiations for the project is Michael Chiklis who is eying the pilot as part of his development/talent holding deal with CBS. The show tells the true story of Ralph Lamb, the role Quaid is in talks for rodeo cowboy turned longtime Sheriff of Las Vegas. Former Shield star Chiklis is in negotiations to play Johnny Savino, a Chicago mobster who recently moved to Las Vegas, a ruthless killer with a polished edge. Goodfellas‘ Nicholas Pileggi co-wrote the script with Greg Walker, and James Mangold is directing. The two are executive producing with Cathy Konrad and Arthur Sarkissian.

'Battleship' Director Peter Berg Always Aspired To Produce A Navy Movie

It's type of hard to determine which Peter Berg's position is. The identical guy who directed the first superhero flick "Hancock" also gave us the wonderful teen TV drama and movie "Friday Evening Lights." More youthful crowd gave us serious thrillers like "The Dominion.Inch His latest film "Battleship" -- a blockbuster adaptation in the classic game -- also seems at first to depart left area, but Berg guaranteed MTV News that his participation inside the veritable "Transformers"-meets-"Armageddon" blockbuster is really sensible. Calculates this type of film is really a cause close to his heart for a while now. Even though Berg has directed numerous movies, he's always aspired to complete one occur the ocean, and "Battleship" gave him the opportunity to make that happen. "I've been trying to carry out a movie occur water for just about any very very long time. My dad will be a naval historian, he familiar with drag me to every Navy museum in the world, anywhere we are capable of going,Inch Berg told MTV News at Toy Fair. "I've always aspired to carry out a movie in regards to the Navy." Nevertheless it was additionally to that particular. Berg mentioned younger crowd offers always aspired to carry out a large movie, something a good deal bigger than "Hancock." Berg felt it had been his time to execute a summer season blockbuster, which "Battleship" was the film to make it happen with. "I call these movies, they're like kind of 'super' movies now and so they head out all over the world. Movies like 'Transformers,' 'G.I. Joe,' 'Battleship' these films have such large achieve. Personally it made sense," Berg mentioned. "How you can really see all this kind of mix-marketing and discover while using Hasbro machine kicking in, it's kind of awesome." Is "Battleship" a movie you're searching toward? Reveal inside the comments section below or on Twitter!

Sweeney takes host gig to heart

If you notice Alison Sweeney fly by throughout March's L.A. Marathon, take the time and credit "The Greatest Loser."Very few reality show hosts know these were inspired by their very own series, but longtime host Sweeney seems to become the best.InchI am in the club and doing the steps, and i believe back around the challenges where participants needed to go in internet marketing for hrs," she states. "Whether they can get it done inside a challenge, I'm able to still do it now."Approximately she hopes. With around 150 episodes under her belt, Sweeney is one thing of the "Loser" expert -- though she wasn't always so polished: "I had been very stiff and formal in the beginning," she confesses. "Now I realize my job just a little better."Sweeney came aboard "The Greatest Loser" in 2007, changing previous host Caroline Rhea. One a part of that job would be to host, but these guys to cheer together with the participants, and Sweeney has perfected the skill of not condescending or offering trite "attaboys.""I attempt to stay objective and root for everyone equally," she states, "however in my heart I actually do play faves."A part of that empathy likely originates from her very own public struggles with weight reduction another part likely from her many years of knowledge about all types of human melodrama: The previous child actress has starred on "Times of Our Way Of LifeInch since 1993.Working both jobs makes her a great schedule juggler, and she's even found room for any third, the approaching TV Guide Network's "girls' dinner by helping cover their our celebrity buddies" show "Hollywood Women Evening," premiering March 4.This is a lot on her behalf plate, but Sweeney understands how to savor every bite."Acting is really a passion, it's who I'm,Inch she states, "but 'Biggest Loser,' isn't just another job. I am a a part of these peoples' journey. That's what's really satisfying. We are altering peoples' lives, and I've got a front-row chair to that particular.Inch'The Greatest Loser' 200th EpisodeSeries a great fit for NBC, overweight public 'Loser' brand breaks new horizons Trainers accept being the main attraction Sweeney takes host gig to heart Past participants spread the content Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

The Rock Talks Fast 6 And 7

They will not shoot back-to-back after allFollowing the glorious tosh which was Fast 5 (or Fast & Furious 5: Rio Heist as we are designed to refer to it as within the United kingdom), talk was from the next two instalments shooting back-to-back. Sadly, Dwayne Manley just told MTV he does not think that's still the program. However it does not matter: Fast 6 will still go prior to the cameras in May."We would try shooting them together," verifies his Rockness. "It might seem sensible in the end have a similar crew and everyone in one location. However I think we are coping with some weather issues, so from things i know we are likely to shoot Fast 6 first, after which be worried about Fast 7 just a little later."Weather issues? That might be the responsibility of our unpredictable European climate. "We are likely to be within the United kingdom and we are likely to be in Germany," Dwayne thinks, although he does not say if both individuals locations or a part of 6, or be it one each for six and 7.What this may make obvious is the fact that Manley is within for that lengthy haul as US marshal and also the planet's best hunter Luke Hobbs: the dogged Javert around the trail of Vin Diesel's Jean Valjean. Or something like that. Rejoice!Fast 6 already includes a release date in May 2013, and Manley was speaking during the campaign trail for an additional franchise he's trying to save. GI Joe: Retaliation has gone out within the United kingdom on June 22.

Bourne Legacy Trailer Blasts Online

Welcome to the program!If it looks like a Bourne movie, moves like a Bourne movie and has Joan Allen in it, it's a Bourne movie, right? That's the theory, and with Jeremy Renner promising a similarly hyperkinetic action experience to the Greengrass/Liman films, hopes are high for The Bourne Legacy to maintain the franchise's vaunted standards.As no-one at Treadstone likes saying, all will be revealed. If the jury's still out at this point, today's first-look trailer promises all the slugs of post-9/11 moral ambiguity and pulse-busting action we've come to expect.The trailer over at Apple picks up with a bruised and battered Aaron Cross (Renner) emerging from his black-ops training to be shepherded into the shadier ranks of the CIA. What do we learn? Well, firstly that he's "outcome agent", and secondly that he's viewed as less of a loose cannon than his illustrious colleague - "Jason Bourne without the inconsistency" as one apparatchik puts it.Presumably the first one means he does the CIA's dirty work and the second that he'll kill a man with a pencil and return the pencil to Treadstone's stationary cupboard afterwards. Beyond that, there's scant details on how close to the formula this one sticks - and we're kinda happy about that. Just to round off a big Bourne day, there's a new one-sheet for the film too. We're not sure what all the shutter-like design work is about but it does give us the chance to make this shocking play on the word "blinding".{Bourne Legacy One-Sheet}The Bourne Legacy will be slamming onto our screens on August 17.