Edgar Allan Poes Tell Tale Heart images released

Three photographs from the big screen adaption ofEdgar Allan Poe'sTheTell Tale Heart have been nabbed, giving us a little insight into the film's direction...Edgar Allan Poe is known for his supremacy over the macabre Gothic literature genre. Poe's stories have been adapted numerous amounts of times, yet audiences never seem to get enough!The Tell Tale Heartis a typically chilling tale revolving around a murder.Once the murderer conceals the body of the victim underneath his floorboards, he is driven insane by the sound of his still-beating heart and his own guilty conscience.Director John La Tier has signed Patrick John Flueger (Footloose), Rose McGowan (Scream) and Peter Bogdanovich to the project.La Tier had this to say: "We want this film to be something [Poe] would be proud of, and I believe this captivating script, combined with this cast and art direction, is going to be just that."John La Tier is apparently adding a tale of romance to run alongside the morbid plotline, this is where we imagine McGowan will come in handy.Even though it will be nice to gaze lovingly at McGowan, we definitely don't want to see Tell Tale turn too soppy.Filming is currently taking place in New Orleans, with other billed cast including; Jacob Vargas, Damon Whitaker and Kirk Fox.Take a look at the newly released images below!

'Glee' Star Darren Criss Surprise Serenades Oscar-Winning Composer Alan Menken at Conference

Oscar-winning composer Alan Menken, who wrote the music for The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin and many more, once handed a hundred dollar tip to a college kid doing an acoustic medley of his songs at a coffee shop.our editor recommendsMaestro Award Recipient Alan Menken on the Future of Movie Musicals (Q&A)VIDEO: Darren Criss, Harry Shum Jr., Jenna Ushkowitz: Glee Official: Chord Overstreet Returns to 'Glee' in December These days that "kid" is better known as Darren Criss from Glee, and at the Billboard / Hollywood Reporter Film & TV Music Conference on Monday, he made a surprise appearance before participants -- with his acoustic guitar in hand -- and serenaded Menken once again. "Just look at your songs / aren't they neat? Wouldn't you think your collection's complete?" Criss sang, reworking the lyrics to Menken's "Part of Your World" from The Little Mermaid. "Wouldn't you think you're the guy, the guy who has everything?" STORY:Is 'Glee' Past Its Prime on the Music Charts? The medley concluded with an appearance from the voice of Jasmine herself, Lea Salonga. "I used to play for pennies at a cafe at the University of Michigan," Criss explained from stage. "I was just ruining 'Part of Your World' when Alan comes in. I was just mortified!" "He was playing all of these songs really, really beautifully," Menken countered, still recovering from his genuine surprise. "I was really impressed with his talent. Next thing I know, Darren's on Glee! He's just doing incredible work." Criss later revealed that he spent the $100 "on alcohol." Billboard Editorial Director Bill Werde presented Menken with this year's Billboard / Hollywood Reporter Maestro Award after introducing him as "the Babe Ruth of composers." Indeed, to call Menken's own resume "incredible" would be a mammoth understatement. "My favorite part about [his] career is that at some point in the '80s, BMI gave [him] a lifetime achievement award for his work on Broadway -- and then he went on to win eight Academy Awards," Werde marveled from the stage. In a lengthy chat that was heavy on wisecracks, the pair discussed Menken's early interest in songwriting (which eventually included inspiration from the Beatles, the Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan), his transition from Broadway to Disney, his non-Disney work (his song in this summer's Captain America: The First Avenger, said Menken, was "deliberately an homage to Irving Berlin") and his multiple Oscar wins. STORY: Alexandre Desplat Wins Film Composer of the Year at World Soundtrack Awards Menken spoke fondly about his parents, both of whom are dentists, and their reaction to Little Shop of Horrors in particular. One of the film's villains, of course, is a murderous dentist who delights in inflicting pain. "As I always did in those days, I actually gave my parents a cassette tape of the score." His recounting of the answering-machine message left by how mother elicited some big laughs. "'Hi honey, it's mom. We heard the tape. OK.'" They eventually got behind it and even loaned some pictures of abscesses to the production. During the wide-ranging conversation, Menken advised composers in the audience against getting too attached to their songs when working on musicals. "It's not about the song. It's about the song in context of the musical. Does it fit the character? Does it support the rest of the story? Does it work for an audience?" He said he's even exchanged better songs for lesser songs when it served the story. He tends to write on a piano or keyboard, and said that when writing alone, he's much faster. "I've literally had times where I've written the structure of a song in the time it took my fingers to play it." By contrast, "the song 'Beauty and the Beast' was hours of work, which is unusual for a simple ballad. We had a tape running the entire time of [cowriter] Howard [Ashman] and me working on it. Somehow I saved that tape and I still have it." Menken received multiple standing ovations from the audience, but perhaps Criss put it best: "How many Oscars can one bastard hold?" Criss sang to an eruption of laughter around the room. "He's got verses and bridges aplenty / Want an original song for your movie? He'll write 20." Listen to most of the medley below: Related Topics Glee Alan Menken Darren Criss

Paramount Wanted Catfish-y Vibe For Paranormal Activity 3, Obviously

I wouldn’t take anything Catfish and Paranormal Activity 3 co-director Ariel Schulman says at face value, but for the record: “When we first interviewed with the president of Paramount, he actually said, ‘If you tell me right now that Catfish is fake, you’ve got the job.’ And we just went real silent. And then I said, ‘I’m sorry, I can’t tell you that.’ Because it was real. […] I think he figured that if we could create that authenticity dramatically, then we could do it again for this. Ultimately, we convinced them of exactly that. Catfish is completely real, but I think we have a knack for identifying the authentic moments in home video, and it plays like a narrative.” [Huffington Post]

Release date changes for Thor 2 and Lone Ranger

Wally Disney Pictures has flicked through its Calendar application and totally reset dates for 2 of their large blockbuster movies.Thor 2 was formerly slated to bother box offices on 26 This summer 2013 and often will now appear later that year on 15 November.And after whispers some time back it's now been confirmed that Monster director Patty Jenkins will helm the follow up, notching up another leftfield directorial option for Marvel.Meanwhile,The Lone Ranger was initially planned for any 21 December 2012 release prior to the project was cancelled. The recently agreed production will hit movie theaters on 31 May 2013.The Gore Verbinksi project begins filming on 6 Feb 2012 and stars Armie Hammer because the Western hero and The Actor-brad Pitt as his Native American partner Tonto.The cast presently includes Helena Bonham Carter, Ruth Wilson, Dwight Yoakam, Craig Pepper and James Badge Dale, although it is possible a big change of schedule can lead to conflicts and recasting.

T.R. Dark night Returns to TV on SVU: I Embrace My Fears

TR Dark night T.R. Dark night is not scared of anything. Just request him. "I believe it's harmful being an actor not to become comfortable, but maybe sometimes Time passes for the discomfort a tad too much," Dark night informs TVGuide.com having a laugh. "You will find several things I maybe must have walked from, but rather they type of draw me in a bit more due to there being that terror into it.Inch Since departing Grey's Anatomy last year, he's starred in the first musical (Parade) and carried out David Mamet's A Existence within the Theatre on Broadway. For his go back to TV on Wednesday's Law & Order: SVU (10/9c on NBC), Dark night is again adopting the unpredicted to experience a suspected rapist - a (apparently) long way away from Grey's sweet, soft-spoken Dr. George O'Malley. Take a look at all of the familiar faces coming back to TV this season Within the episode, Dark night plays Gabriel Thomas, a household guy who stands by his innocence even though his description and DNA match a string of rape cases. "It had been just without warning," he states about his invitation to guest-star. "It's awesome when you are getting that telephone call and they would like to invite you to definitely the party." Additionally, it did not hurt that Dark night understood both Mariska Hargitay and new series regular Danny Pino. "It had been good to obtain a chance to utilize people who you've always aspired to use,Inch he states. "It is extremely interesting because you've got a show which has been around the air for 12 years so you have got many people who've been there for the whole time, after which you have the brand new people too therefore it is an excellent mixture of powers." Kelli Giddish on Law & Order: SVU's new recruits: The fans are likely to love us The turning door of dramatic series television is a Dark night knows. After rising to household fame and generating an Emmy nomination for his portrayal of George on Grey's Anatomy, he departed the hit medical drama in the finish of Season 5. Since hanging up his Dallas Sophistication scrubs, Dark night has mainly made an appearance on stage. "I used to be from it for some time, which means you get individuals little voices at the back of your mind saying, 'Oh I am not going to have the ability to try it again because I have been away such a long time,'" he states. "It has been nice to return to happens within the last few years. Which was all Used to do really formerly before Grey's. Theater's experienced my existence more than television has." Between Parade along with a Existence within the Theatre, 2 yrs have passed since Dark night last was while watching camera, which made his go back to TV much more thrilling. "They are so in direct contrast so far as testing and preparation. In theater, you've a lot time for you to focus on something and figure stuff out and so the challenge would be to ensure that it stays fresh constantly despite the fact that you've done it a lot,Inch he states. "Television moves so quick, there's a lot work. You attempt to complete as work as possible do before, but many of it's right then as you are doing the work when you are filming, which features its own degree of excitement into it.Inch Did George O'Malley result in the cut? See our listing of most shocking TV deaths Searching towards the future, Dark night states he would like to continue jumping backwards and forwards between your stage and also the small screen. However, he states picking projects is much more concerning the role compared to medium. "You play a particular character for 5 years, and also the character would be a wonderful character and that i loved playing him, but area of the reason you need to be an actress is you won't want to simply do exactly the same factor constantly. A part of the reasons you endure the continual job-to-job factor happens because for you to do as varied so that as interesting roles as you possibly can,Inch Dark night states. "Every actor has their very own scale of the items they are suitable for, so I love to stretch that whenever possible if people let me.Inch But would that ever incorporate a foray back to a set regular role? Dark night is not ruling anything out. "In the event that arrives and that is within the cards - that's wonderful," he states. Law & Order: SVU airs Wednesday at 10/9c on NBC. Are you currently glad to determine Dark night back on television? Can you want him to come back with a brand new series?

Olivia Wilde, Russell Crowe 'Rush' To Ron Howard

Ron Howard is a hot commodity in Hollywood right now after his ambitious approach to both the "Arrested Development" film and television series and the failed "The Dark Tower" adaptation. His next movie is the Formula One racing drama "Rush," and it just landed its latest high caliber talent. Deadline is reporting that Olivia Wilde is the latest actress to join Howard's newest film. She'll play 1970s supermodel Suzy Miller, who ends up falling in love with and marrying main character James Hunt. "Thor" star Chris Hemsworth plays Hunt, and Deadline has learned that Howard hopes to recruit Russell Crowe to the film as well. Check out the rest of today's casting news after the jump! More Actors Join Schwarzenegger's "The Last Stand" The stars of "The Last Stand" keep on rolling in. The latest to join the project are Rodrigo Santoro and Jaimie Alexander. Santoro will play a party-loving officer under Schwarzenegger's command, according to The Hollywood Reporter. CinemaBlend learned that Alexander will have a "playful romance" with Santoro's fellow officer. Billy Crudup Heads To The "Neighborhood Watch" "Watchmen" star Billy Crudup is the latest actor to be signed on board Ben Stiller's flick, "Neighborhood Watch." According to The Hollywood Reporter, Crudup will play a neighbor described as "creepy and weird." The film also stars Vince Vaughn, Jonah Hill, Will Forte and Rosemarie DeWitt. "Neighborhood Watch" is being directed by Akiva Schaffer. 50 Cent Joins "The Pursuit" Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson wants an intense acting career, which is why he'll headline and produce his next action thriller, "The Pursuit," according to The Hollywood Reporter. Jackson will play "the cop" in the film who has to team up with a criminal to track down an escaped bank robber. Director Jessy Terrero is helming the project. Ensemble Comedians Join Untitled Comedy Director Adam Shankman is working to reteam Oscar hosts Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin yet again. Deadline is reporting that they haven't yet closed a deal with a studio or hired a writer, but the three principal players in the film have all expressed interest in working together on a comedy. According to Deadline, the untitled movie is described as "Trading Places" meets "Grumpy Old Men." Tell us what you thought of today's Casting Call in the comments section below or on Twitter!