Exclusive: Ringer Bosses on What's Ahead Following a Shocking Fall Finale

Ioan Gruffudd and Sarah Michelle Gellar [Warning: This story consists of major spoilers in the midseason finale of Ringer. Read at the own risk.] Ringer's midseason finale demonstrated the effects for Bridget overtaking Siobhan's existence can be very deadly. After investing much of year missing, Gemma (Tara Summer season) grew to become the show's first real casualty, dying in just minutes prior to the real Siobhan showed up in order to save her. Since the reality - that Bridget (Sarah Michelle Gellar) has privately absorbed Siobhan's existence - went with Gemma to her grave, TVGuide.com swept up with executive producers Eric Charmelo and Nicole Snyder to go over how this turn of occasions will alter both sisters' plans. Plus: Since Siobhan is within NY, will the 2 siblings meet again? Exclusive Ringer Scoop: Gregory Harrison cast as Gemma's father What included the choice to kill Gemma? Eric Charmelo: Honestly, it appeared organic towards the story. We are trying to produce a world where you will find high stakes and we're not safe. Regrettably, within the arena of noir, they have a tendency to generate an appearance count to help keep people around the fringe of their chair. Bridget's residing in this very harmful world in which the stakes are extremely high. Nicole Snyder: It had been a bloodstream bath. I was very conscious of it, but bloodstream baths are exciting to create. The positive thing relating to this show is, simply because you are dead does not mean we are not likely to help you again. You will find there's large amount of flashbacks. The way Gemma's dying affect everybody? Charmelo: Whenever we return following the holidays, we are playing the episodes almost instantly, so there'll happen to be a mourning period. We certainly address it within the next episode, but we do not concentrate on it. Henry (Kristoffer Polaha) had been angry with Bridget and concered about her submit Gemma's disappearance. The way this affect their relationship? Snyder: Not just is Henry mourning, but he needs to direct his anger towards something and someone, which target becomes Bridget. When the first half of year was centered on Gemma's disappearance, what's going to the other half of year concentrate on? Charmelo: Since Siobhan is in NY City, you've both of these siblings playing this chess game, and also the stakes tend to be greater since they're within the same city. Ultimately, pathways will mix. Snyder: Many of the focus was on Gemma, and today Bridget can go back to the initial mystery and questions we established within the pilot, that is: Who's attempting to kill Siobhan? Why and just how is she likely to stop them? Charmelo: We are really turning the screws tight and tight. It's becoming this very combustible pressure oven that's just likely to explode through the finish of year. The greater lies Bridget informs, the greater damage control she needs to do to ensure that they're contained. Eventually, I'm not sure if she'll have the ability to own it all. Exclusive: Ringer casts Supernatural's Misha Collins Exactly what does the near future for Bridget and Andrew (Ioan Gruffudd) seem like? Charmelo: Although they have been married for "six years," this really is Bridget's first real adult relationship sober. So, as she's falling deeply in love with this person, she's seeing our planet through rose-colored glasses since this is her first for everything. It is a quite interesting dynamic that we have setup, the irony being this really is all a lent existence. She begins to purchase to the fantasy from it, and also the sobering truth is this is not hers and it is built on the lie, so she needs to reconcile that disparity in some way. Snyder: Their relationship will strengthen, blossom and be very real, there is however likely to be conflict since this is a noir, almost always there is an appearance count. Things won't be simple for Bridget and Andrew. Would the guilt of overtaking Siobhan's existence ever make Bridget crack? Snyder: It'll reach her. Charmelo: It'll cause her to do something onto it. Sooner or later, she'll become overcome with guilt and achieve her breaking point. From everybody on the program, Andrew appears to be the sole innocent one. Is the fact that too good to be real? Synder: No one's innocent about this show. Charmelo: It's all regulated a façade with every character. We are having fun with the theme of duplicity and also the different masks people put on, what exactly the thing is is not always what you'll get. Synder: Andrew is a great guy, but he isn't innocent. The question right from the start happens to be whether someone will discover her secret. Gemma did, and today she's dead. Will someone take Gemma's place? Charmelo: This is a risk that Bridget's running constantly by living this double existence, that at any time the rug could be drawn from underneath her. What she discovers within the fall finale is the fact that when individuals learn her secret, people die. It might possess the opposite impact on her. The lesson she's learning is the fact that she better keep her mouth shut to help keep people safe. Siobhan continues to be pregnant, what exactly can we see on her and whomever the potential baby dad might be? Charmelo: She's, actually, pregnant, and like every femme fatale, she is going to make use of the baby like a negotiating nick. She's different marks. You will find basically three males whose child this may be and she is going to rely on them to her benefit to implement her plan. We are really likely to visit a very real, emotional, understanding and supportive side of Siobhan, which we actually haven't seen up up to now. We are likely to see why is this lady tick. We are also likely to learn that which was the inciting incident that triggered this monstrous lick between your two siblings. What really happened with Juliet (Zoey Deutch) and her teacher, Mr. Contractor (Jason Dohring)? Snyder: There's certainly a layer to that particular story that we are likely to reveal. Much like anything else on that demonstrate, we lead you lower one path and that we twist it inside a new direction, which means this story could keep for your toes. This is a large area of the mystery. Ringer Scoop: Save Me's Andrea Roth signs on as Andrew's crazy ex Andrew's ex-wife, Catherine (Save Me's Andrea Roth), is going to be visiting town. What is the dynamic like between her, Andrew and Bridget? Charmelo: It's combative. Let us just say Andrew includes a type. He's drawn to a particular kind of lady, so obviously, both of these women do not get together with each other because they are most likely so similar. Snyder: Once we established the 2009 season, Andrew essentially began the connection with Siobhan as they was still being within this marriage, so there's lots of bad bloodstream between these folks. Charmelo: She is going to stir the pot. The way Malcolm (Mike Colter) squeeze into Bridget's existence since she's not likely to leave Andrew? Charmelo: He becomes a friend to Bridget. Younger crowd becomes the Watson to her Holmes in attempting to unearth this mystery of the items happened to Siobhan. What have you think about Ringer's fall finale? Ringer returns Tuesday, Jan. 10 at 9/8c around the CW.

Warren Beatty keeps the mystique

Warren Beatty is going to be honored using the Stanley Kubrick Award for Excellence in Film in the Britannia Honours.Recently, Warren Beatty has became a member of the organization from the entertainment choose whose august faces are underlit through the glow of commemorative statuettes. The Stanley Kubrick is simply the latest award.These tributes usually draw our hero into definitive relief one of the mix-references of film clips, fond recollections, recommendations and gentle ribbing. As Jack Nicholson joked in the AFI existence achievement tribute to Beatty in 2008 when mentioning to him as "the professional": "What else would you call a man who's won more honours than he's made pictures?"Pitted against a slew of major acknowledgments, including 14 Oscar nominations and something win (for pointing "Yellows"), Beatty's career continues to be marked by parsiminous part picking, using the razor-sharp, energetic 73-year-old multi-hyphenate -- noted for his reticence in carrying out to projects, labyrinthine focus on detail and controlling character -- getting made only six films since "Yellows" was launched almost 30 years ago. His last starring role is at 2001's "Town and Country."What no ceremony can capture is his mystique. Beatty would be a principal in Hollywood's last golden age -- the '60s and '70s. His best movies are ambitious, artful, intelligent and trenchant. He's still a person, someone whose latest project is definitely newsworthy.Just do not attempt and make him discuss it, or other things that relates to him. He's an excellent raconteur. He's known everybody worthwhile to learn in entertainment and politics. But his favorite line about themself is, because he told Variety, "meeting with Warren Beatty is much like asking a hemophiliac for any pint of bloodstream."Britannia Honours 2011Bard barbs inspire teensHonoreesDavid Yates Helena Bonham Carter Warren Beatty Ben Stiller John Lasseter Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

SAG Awards: 7 Underdogs That Could Take Ensemble Honors

Sony Pictures 1. THE IDES OF MARCH Why It Could Win: It's hard to imagine that SAG members won't get behind this drama starring Ryan Gosling as a political operative surrounded by an incredible assemblage of actor's actors, most in the prime of their careers. Added bonus: They were directed by an actor, George Clooney, who earned four SAG TV drama ensemble awards during his run on ER. Why It Could Lose: Fairly or unfairly, the buzz on Ides hasn't been great since it screened in Venice and Toronto. A movie about American politics probably should have opened in NY. 2. THE ARTIST Why It Could Win: This novelty item -- a black-and-white silent film -- has turned out to be the biggest crowd-pleaser of 2011, charming suspicious audiences at nearly every film festival it has played since its Cannes debut in May. Why It Could Lose: Stars Jean Dujardin and Berenice Bejo, who have more screen time by far than any other castmembers, are still no-names in the U.S. and haven't mastered enough English to campaign to the fullest extent. PHOTOS: SAG Awards 2011 Red Carpet 3. TINKER TAILOR SOLDIER SPY Why It Could Win: As a weary spymaster, Gary Oldman sleuths around a supporting cast loaded with very British actors -- from rising talents like Tom Hardy to Colin Firth, a bona fide star and last year's SAG best actor winner for The King's Speech. That should help this adaptation of the John le Carre novel win over the Anglophiles in the house. Why It Could Lose: The film's incredibly dense plot loses a lot of viewers. Take a bathroom break at your peril. 4. THE DESCENDANTS Why It Could Win: The film that goes on to win the best picture Oscar almost always shows up in the SAG ensemble category. At the moment, this film, which centers on a family under duress, is probably best positioned to go all the way with the Academy. Why It Could Lose: Clooney is a household name, but practically none of his co-stars -- including Shailene Woodley, who plays his older daughter -- can say the same. In fact, many are relative newcomers. That can affect the film's chances negatively as many SAG voters prefer to back performers with whom they have worked. PHOTOS: How the Help Was Cast 5. THE HELP Why It Could Win: Practically everyone has seen this breakout hit based on Kathyrn Stockett's best-selling novel about race relations in the Deep South. The drama features a sprawling cast of actresses, including Jessica Chastain and Octavia Spencer, that is admirably diverse in terms of age and race. Why It Could Lose: The one area in which it lacks diversity -- and could hurt the film, considering the demographics of SAG -- is gender. Will men support a film with so few male characters? 6. BRIDESMAIDS Why It Could Win: Another movie featuring a cast composed almost entirely of women -- of all colors, shapes and sizes -- this is an escapist, laugh-a-minute blast. Why It Could Lose: Comedies are never taken as seriously as dramas during awards season, and a comedy as broad as this -- one that doesn't shy away from gross-out jokes -- could be ignored despite the laughs earned by funny ladies like Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph. PHOTOS: 2011 Governors Awards 7. MIDNIGHT IN PARIS Why It Could Win: Woody Allen, of course, knows how to strike the right balance of romantic comedy punctuated by the occasional pratfall. For this Gallic-flavored fantasy, he gathered an impressive trans-Atlantic cast of American and French actors, from All-American star Owen Wilson to recent Oscar winner Marion Cotillard to France's first lady, Carla Bruni. Why It Could Lose: Apart from Wilson, many of the actors appear only in cameos as the movie toggles between contemporary Paris and its artistic salons of the 1920s -- but then, c'est la vie. SAG Awards George Clooney Ryan Gosling Midnight in Paris The Artist Bridesmaids The Help The Ides of March The Descendants Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy SAG Awards 2012

Discovery Communications COO Peter Liguori To Exit

Peter Liguori Mulling Exit From Discovery This is now happening — I have learned that Discovery Communications COO Peter Liguori will be leaving the company after 2 years. The veteran TV executive is expected to stick around until the end of the year. (He started at Discovery in January 2010.) Liguori, who previously ran Fox and FX, is the latest top Discovery Communications executive to exit, as the company’s president and CEO David Zaslav now faces 3 upcoming major departures in his upper ranks. Discovery Channel president Clark Bunting and Discovery Communications CFO Bradley Singer both announced earlier this year that they will leave in the beginning of 2012. Bunting’s announcement came a couple of months after he was made to report to TLC General Manager Eileen ONeill in an executive restructuring. Despite beating earnings expectations in the just-reported third quarter, Discovery Communications continues to struggle with its joint ventures, especially OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network, which sucked up another $12-million investment in 3Q. Liguori was hands-on involved in the January launch of OWN and in May, he was named interim CEO of the fledgling cable network following the departure of Christina Norman. Two months later, Winfrey took over the CEO position, and Liguori involvement decreased to a point of him having no day-to-day role at the channel. In addition to representing Discovery Communications in its 3 joint ventures, OWN, The Hub, which also has had a hard time, and 3Net, Liguori’s duties as COO included oversight of Marketing, Discovery Studios, Corporate Communications and Corporate Affairs, Business Affairs, and Media Technology, Production and Operations. UPDATE: Discovery just put out a release announcing Liguori’s departure: Silver Spring, Md. Discovery Communications today announced that Chief Operating Officer Peter Liguori has decided to depart the company at the end of the year. Liguori was responsible for launching numerous creative and brand marketing initiatives around the world, including overseeing the successful launches of Discoverys joint ventures in The Hub, OWN, and 3net. President and CEO David Zaslav said, Pete’s leadership, enthusiasm and creative vision have brought a fresh and important perspective to Discovery. Around the world, our programming, marketing and promotional efforts have greatly benefited from his energy, experience and creative eye. I am particularly grateful to Pete for tackling some pretty challenging special assignments, including the launches of our joint venture networks The Hub, OWN and 3net. Pete is just a terrific guy and talented executive, and I want to thank him for the many significant contributions he has made at all levels of Discovery Communications. Liguori said, “My time at Discovery has been incredibly rewarding. Every day I was inspired to work alongside highly talented and hard-working staff who never ceased to surprise with their passion, expertise and commitment. It has been a privilege to have contributed to Discovery’s mission and to have helped so many networks and brands grow their ambition and accelerate their creative momentum. My best to all the wonderful members of the Senior Management team and, in particular, to the employees at all levels of the organization who come in every day thinking of the new idea, the story that hasn’t been told yet. A special word of gratitude to David Zaslav for his partnership and friendship and for giving me the opportunity to stretch new creative muscles in the nonfiction space. I wish David and all my friends at Discovery continued success in the years to come.” Prior to joining Discovery, Liguori served in numerous leadership roles across the media industry, including Chairman, Entertainment for Fox Broadcasting Company; President and CEO of News Corp.s FX Networks; Senior Vice President, Marketing for a joint venture at Fox; and Senior Vice President of Marketing at HBO.

AFM 2011: Seven Arts, GFM Films Acquire Nick Cassavetes Project

Seven Arts Entertainment and GFM Films LLC allow us their first film for just about any new distribution partnership, Yellow, directed by Nick Cassavetes.our editor recommendsAFM 2011: Banks Getting Conservative as of this Year's Film Market Yellow can be a dark comedy mentioned to remain in the tradition of Cassavetes previous films Alpha Dog and he or she's DeLovely. It's known to love a dark comedy of a youthful lady who involves terms along with her family's shadowed ast. The cast includes Sienna Burns, Melanie Griffith, Gena Rowlands, Ray Liotta and newcomer Louise Wahlquist. The film is becoming in publish-production and you'll be ready next Spring. Rob Berg of ICM is handling domestic sales in the film. The sale was created by Peter Hoffman of Seven Arts and Michael Ryan of GFM, who talked about for worldwide rights with Manu Kumaran of Medient. Ryan appreciated he labored with Nick¹s father the late John Cassavetes, who was simply an actress and filmmaker. "I'm very glad to remain in business while using Cassavetes family again," mentioned Ryan, "getting done plenty of John's movies formerly." Related Subjects AFM Melanie Griffith Ray Liotta Sienna Burns Nick Cassavetes AFM 2011