Myriad handles international on 'Nobody'

Myriad Pictures will handle international rights to Ry Russo-Young's "Nobody Walks," which screened in competition at Sundance. Myriad will screen the film for international buyers next week at the European Film Market in Berlin. Magnolia acquired U.S. rights to "Nobody Walks" during Sundance. The film stars John Krasinski, Olivia Thirlby, Rosemarie DeWitt, Dylan McDermott and Justin Kirk. Pic's produced by Jonathan Schwartz and Andrea Sperling, of Super Crispy Entertainment, who were honored at Sundance with a special jury prize for independent film producing for "Smashed" and "Nobody Walks." Pic explores a married couple's commitment to themselves and their family when an art student rents and moves into their back house. Script was co-written by Russo-Young and Lena Dunham. Deal was negotiated by D'Amico for Myriad, and Schwartz and Lawrence Kopeikin for the producers. Contact Dave McNary at dave.mcnary@variety.com

ABC orders Judy Greer's 'Judy'

Judy Greer has returned at ABC, toplining comedy pilot "American Judy." ABC Galleries Project involves a cosmpolitan lady who marries and turns into a seafood from water within the and surrounding suburbs juggling the requirements of stepchildren, her mother-in-law and her husband's ex who is actually the city sheriff. Deborah Kaplan and Harry Elfont composed the pilot and can professional produce with Greer and David Gardner. Greer is really a sitcom staple who toplined the ABC comedy "Miss Led" in 2008. Contact Cynthia Littleton at cynthia.littleton@variety.com

Heidi Klum & Seal Confirm Separation

First Published: January 23, 2012 10:08 AM EST Credit: Getty Premium Caption Heidi Klum and Seal arrive at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles on September 18, 2011LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- After almost seven years of marriage, Heidi Klum and Seal have confirmed they are splitting. While we have enjoyed seven very loving, loyal and happy years of marriage, after much soul-searching we have decided to separate, the couple said in a statement. We have had the deepest respect for one another throughout our relationship and continue to love each other very much, but we have grown apart. This is an amicable process and protecting the well-being of our children remains our top priority, especially during this time of transition, the statement continued. We thank our family, friends, and fans for their kind words of support. And for our childrens sake, we appreciate you respecting our privacy. The supermodel/Project Runway host, 38, and the Kiss From A Rose crooner, 48, tied the knot in May 2005 and are known for renewing their vows in extravagant ceremonies each year. The couple have three biological children together Henry, 6, Johan, 5 and 2-year-old Lou. Heidi has a 7-year-old daughter, Leni, from a previous relationship, whom Seal adopted. AH Nation Poll: Surprised by the couples split? VOTE HERE! Copyright 2012 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

CW greenlights three drama aircraft aircraft pilots

CW is reducing to business on its pilot orders, giving formal greenlights to three dramas wealthy in concepts and-profile auspices: the D.C. Comics' adaptation "Arrow," "The Barbara Journals" together with a procedural undertake "Beauty as well as the Animal." "Arrow," known to love a contempo retelling in the Eco-friendly Arrow character, arises from Greg Berlanti's busy Warner Bros. TV-based shingle. He's co-writing along with his frequent collaborator Marc Guggenheim and Andrew Kreisberg. Although Eco-friendly Arrow (also called billionaire activist Oliver Full) will be a semi-regular character on "Smallville," this rendition might have no direct link to that version of Eco-friendly Arrow. Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage are shepherding Warner Bros. TV's "Barbara Journals," composed by former "Sex as well as the City" scribe Amy Harris. The project is founded on Candace Bushnell's book about Barbara Bradshaw's secondary school years inside the eighties. Schwartz and Savage are professional creating through their WBTV-based Fake Empire banner, along with Harris and Fake Empire's Len Goldstein. CBS TV Studios' "Animal" is loosely using the CBS drama within the late eighties. It's known to love a contemporary-day romancer "getting a procedural twist." Jennifer Levin ("Without any Trace")and Sherri Cooper ("Brothers and sisters and Brothers and sisters") composed the pilot and professional produce with Paul Witt, C. Anthony Thomas, Ron Koslow and Bill Haber. Contact Cynthia Littleton at cynthia.littleton@variety.com

Magicians of Waverly Place's Mike T. Austin Books Law & Order: SVU Guest Place

Mike T. Austin Magicians of Waverly Place star Mike T. Austin can look with an approaching episode of Law & Order: Special Sufferers Unit, TVGuide.com has learned. Law & Order: SVU Video: Fisher Stevens channels arrogant director for guest role Within the episode entitled "Home Invasions," Austin will have Take advantage of Fisher, the boyfriend of the girl whose household is extremely killed. Exclusive: Miranda Lambert to create acting debut on Law & Order: SVU Austin, who are able to presently be observed in the film New Year's Eve, will next play Huck Finn in Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn.

Acad finalizes new doc rules

After several days of speculation, the new rules for the documentary feature, animated short film and live-action short film categories for the 85th Academy Awards were announced Thursday by the Board of Governors.The most significant changes expand members' opportunities to view contending films, enabling more members to participate in the Academy's voting processes in the Documentary Feature, Animated Short Film and Live Action Short Film categories.In the Documentary Feature category, the entire Documentary Branch will now receive all eligible titles beginning in the first round of voting. To facilitate this change, filmmakers must submit 200 DVDs, an increase from the 30 that had been required in previous years. In the final round of voting in this category, members must still see all the nominated films, but the viewing of films on digital or DVD screeners will now be an option for satisfying this requirement.A documentary feature film's eligibility will continue to depend on completing seven-day qualifying runs in both NY and Los Angeles that are advertised in at least one major newspaper, as specified by Academy rules, in each city. For the 85th Academy Awards, however, a review by a movie critic in The NY Times and/or the Los Angeles Times will also be required.In the animated short film and live-action short film categories, members will still have to see all the nominated films before casting their final ballots, but viewing the films on screeners will now be an option for satisfying this requirement. Films that are shown during their theatrical run in a non-standard format, such as IMAX, will have to be submitted to the Academy in a standard theatrical aspect ratio and in a format currently accepted for Academy exhibition to remain eligible. Producers may provide additional screenings of their films in non-standard formats, but members' attendance at such screenings will not be required for voting purposes.Other rules changes for the documentary and short films categories include normal date changes and minor "housekeeping" changes.Rules are reviewed annually by individual branch and category committees. The Awards Rules Committee then reviews all proposed changes before presenting its recommendations to the Board of Governors for approval. Contact Christy Grosz at christy.grosz@variety.com

Will Paul Rudd Play Leslie Knope's Opponent on Parks and Rec?

Paul Rudd Leslie Knope is a strong contender for City Council, there is however one guy who might be brave enough to oppose her. Paul Rudd is apparently joining the race for Pawnee City Council on Parks and Entertainment, based on Vulture. A resource informs the website that Rudd shot his moments sometime this past year and can come in a minumum of one approaching episode from the NBC comedy. Exclusive: Parks and Entertainment books a comedy icon Formerly, speculation encircled Kathryn Hahn (Free Agents) for that role, but she'll rather play an agent to 1 of Leslie's rivals. Comedy great Carl Reiner will even guest-star among Pawnee's most effective elders. Rudd is principally noted for his large-screen credits for example Heroines and that i Adore You, Guy. On Television, he performed the recurring character Mike Hannigan on Buddies and guest-starred on Veronica Mars. Do you consider Rudd will make a great opponent for Leslie?

New york city Mayor: Female friends Hug Much Better Than Gagas

First Released: The month of january 4, 2012 8:40 AM EST Credit: Getty Images Caption Rhianna and NY Mayor Michael Bloomberg share a hug because they celebrate the start of the brand new year at New Years Eve 2012 in Occasions Square in NY City on The month of january 1, 2012NY, N.Y. -- NY City Mayor Michael Bloomberg wants the planet to understand that although he may have shared a brand new Years hug with Rhianna it had been nothing in comparison using the one he got later from his longtime girlfriend. The 69-year-old politician and also the youthful pop star locked lips soon after leading a Occasions Square crowd inside a final-minute countdown to night time. They provided a significant pair: He is at a classic-fashioned American-flag sweater she'd her eyes hidden behind a sparkly mask. When requested concerning the hug Tuesday, Bloomberg stated hed be remiss if he didnt the best hug from the evening came next, from girlfriend Diana Taylor. Bloomberg also known as Gaga a youthful lady, observing shes comparable age as his daughter Georgina, whos in her own late 20s. Copyright 2012 through the Connected Press. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Pietrini joins Sheppard Mullin

Jill Pietrini, a trademark litigator getting a customer list inside the music, film and fashion industries, has grew to become part of Sheppard Mullin just like a partner inside the firm's intellectual property practice group. Pietrini's clients include Summit Entertainment, Fifty-Six Hope Road Music, Gwen Stefani, Cafe Press, Metallica, Will Cruz and Gerawan Farming. She joins the firm from Manatt, where she was chair in the firm's intellectual property and intellectual property suit practice group. Pietrini is dependent in Sheppard Mullin's Century City office. Contact Ted Manley at ted.manley@variety.com