Matt Brown adds duties in SPHE restructuring

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has named Matt Brown exec VP of worldwide commercial as part of a restructuring. Brown, who was previously exec VP of North America and international, will report to SPHE Worldwide prexy David Bishop. In addition, John McMahon, who has served in a number of roles across Sony Pictures' European operations, will leave the company at the end of March. "John's deep understanding of the European markets and strategic contributions to our corporate, television and home entertainment operations have played a significant role in building the successful organization we have in place there today," said Michael Lynton, chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment. McMahon is managing director for SPHE Europe, overseeing European operations for the group as well as its DVD, Blu-ray and growing digital transactional businesses. His position will not be replaced. Details regarding the transition of his current responsibilities will be announced soon. As for Brown, he will now oversee all commercial initiatives in Europe in addition to his current portfolio of responsibilities. He will work closely with Aodan Coburn, exec VP of worldwide operations and licensing, in managing the Latin America and Asia Pacific regions as well as emerging markets. Coburn's expanded responsibilities come in addition to his current efforts on global licensing and supply chain. He will report to Brown on all commercial matters, and he'll continue reporting to Bishop for operations and supply chain. "Creating a single, global commercial enterprise that is both focused and nimble is a timely and strategic response to the challenges of an evolving business environment," Bishop said. "Additionally, this places our commercial initiatives in line with those of our other departments -- marketing, digital and operations -- which are all worldwide in scope. With a unified commercial network under Matt's leadership and with support from Aodan, I am confident that our European team -- and SPHE as a whole -- will continue to thrive." Brown has served in a variety of roles at SPHE and will be based in Culver City. During Coburn's more than 20-year tenure at SPHE, he has held several executive positions in licensing and operations, business development, and commercial and operations in both the U.S. and the U.K. McMahon joined Sony's legal department in 1990 and advanced to the role of VP of international legal affairs before being named senior VP of sales planning for the international television group in 1995. In 1997 he relocated to London and was promoted to exec VP of European operations and subsequently assumed the role of president and managing director, Europe for international TV. He moved to his current role in 2009. "During John's tenure as head of our European home entertainment business, he has helped us to transform this group into an efficient and nimble organization able to respond effectively to a challenging business environment. He has positioned us well to aggressively compete across this evolving physical and digital marketplace," Bishop said. "After 21 years of wonderful and varied experiences around the world with Sony Pictures, it's the right time for me to explore new opportunities in this dynamic digital entertainment marketplace," McMahon said. Contact Jeff Sneider at jeff.sneider@variety.com

Exclusive: Buffy Alum Azura Skye Takes Flight on Grimm

Azura Skye Buffy the Vampire Slayer alum Azura Skye will guest-star by having an approaching episode of Grimm, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively. Skye, 30, may have a form, mild-mannered bed mattress and breakfast owner named Robin Steinkeller, who also is undoubtedly a Seltenvogel (an unusual bird-like creature). Robin has something very valuable to numerous inside the Wesen world, and Nick (David Giuntoli) finds her in the stress to leave her abusive husband. Up to now, her only protection is the potency of her turtleneck and scarf, whatever that could mean. Possibly her neck can get cold easily? Watch full cases of Grimm No airdate remains set yet for your episode, titled "The Main One Factor with Lower." Skye's guest turn reunites her with Buffy the Vampire Slayer executive producer and author David Greenwalt, now an expert producer on Grimm. Greenwalt also re-teamed with Buffy vet Amy Acker for your approaching Feb. 10 episode through which she plays a black widow. Skye most recently guest-starred on American Horror Story a year ago. Grimm airs Fridays at 9/8c on NBC.

CBS in talks with Letterman, Ferguson

CBS is in talks with David Letterman and Craig Ferguson to renew its latenight combo. Letterman's deal is believed to expire in August. Sources close to the situation say Letterman is inclined to reup for another multi-year hitch. Letterman's Worldwide Pants banner produces both "The Late Show with David Letterman" and "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson." "As would be expected at this time, we're having conversations with both Dave and Craig about future years," CBS said in a statement following a NY Times report Thursday on the talks. "There are no further details to announce at this time." Contact Cynthia Littleton at cynthia.littleton@variety.com

50 Cent States He Published Photo-Looked Images Of Jay-Z & Beyonces Newborn To Prevent Fans From Mocking

First Released: The month of january 12, 2012 6:35 PM EST Credit: Getty Images La, Calif. -- Caption 50 Cent attends the Cinemax Films & The Cinema Society screening of Sunset Limited sometimes Warner Screening Room, New york city, Feb 1, 201150 Cent is clearing the environment in regards to a publish to his Twitter page that made an appearance to mock Jay-Z and Beyonces light blue Ivy Carter. The publish demonstrated photos of the baby using the emcees face photo-looked within the infant. But 50 Cents repetition informs AccessHollywood.com he didn't publish the look. He wasn't mocking Jay-Z or Beyonce but rather was attempting to discourage his fans from doing this. After Tweeting a hyperlink towards the pictures, together with the content, [Yall] play [too] much congratulations to JAYZ and Beyonce BABY #BlueIvyCarter IS GEORGOUS, 50 stated he only re-Tweeted the photos in order to stop his fans from ridiculing the child. I'd never create a picture like this its throughout time line, he later authored. [Yall] play [too] much I know Jay may be the most joyful hes have you been in the existence. The In Da Club rapper also appreciated their own fond reminiscences to become an initial-time father. I recall when MARQUISE was created I had been so happy, 50 Tweeted. I wish to have another kid eventually. Copyright 2012 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Bones Exclusive: Go Behind the curtain from the Junk e-mail Explosion!

Bones Who understood Junk e-mail might help solve a murder?In Thursday's winter finale of Bones (8/7c, Fox), Hodgins (TJ Thyne) and squintern Wendell (Michael Grant Terry) try to recreate how their victim was wiped out (as well as the particular way the victim's remains were omitted).Their solution: Produce a body from Junk e-mail and screw it up up!"It has the scent of cat food in here!" Terry states inside the behind-the-moments think about the scene below. "Burnt cat food," Thyne adds.Watch the clip to uncover the amount of cans in the pressed lunch meat it needed to produce the Junk e-mail guy, what type of techniques the crew familiar with blow him up and merely the number of takes it needed for Tamara Taylor, who plays Cam, to keep from laughing.Bones airs Thursday at 8/7c on Fox.

Top Moments: Revenge's Stalker Problem and Vampire Diaries' Large Hug

Ashton Holmes and Emily VanCamp Our top moments each week: 12. Most Self-Serving Injuries: After you have put in the hospital for warmth stroke and departing her teammates Ty and Erectile dysfunction inside a lurch, Top Chef's Sarah easily returns just over time for everyone the idol judges. The moment Padma & Co. leave using their plates, Sarah is overcome with lightheadedness and bails on her behalf team again, leaving red-colored flags for Erectile dysfunction. "I've no guilty feelings," she states of her every-guy-for-themself quickie appearance. Well, absolutely not. In the end, you had been the one that didn't have problem tossing Keith underneath the bus within the first challenge. 11. Best Homage: Disgusted with MacLaren's New Year's Eve cover charge how I Met Your Mother, Ted and Barney finally choose to execute their two-year-old intend to open their very own bar known as Puzzles. ("Why do known as Puzzles? This is the puzzle.") Situated in Ted's apartment, Puzzles has a theme song that sounds strangely much like those of that other famous bar. Except Puzzles is how everybody "feels in your own home... and that we bang chicks in Ted's room." 10. Best Split Decision: Once The Real Average women of Beverly Hillsides visit to Hawaii, Taylor is MIA within the wake of her husband Russell's email threat to file a lawsuit Camille. The e-mail, coupled with several weeks of verbal arguments and hints of physical abuse, pushes Taylor to create the best decision. She calls Kyle and Lisa on their own visit to let them know the large news: Her marriage has ended. It is a plot point all of us understood was coming, however it does not result in the announcement any less significant. 9. Steamiest Argument: George discovers that Noah will not sponsor him for that Chatswin Country Club on Suburgatory and angrily confronts him about this... within the steam room, natch. When Noah informs George to consider his vehicle from self-parking and then leave (yuppie burn!), the happy couple enter into a semi-naked brawl - until, that's, 80-something Morty disrobes and button snaps his towel on George's butt to finish your dream. Seriously, men, it's merely a fair fight when both competitors are naked. (Hint-hint, Jeremy Sisto.) 8. Most Shocking Bitchslap: Max has always spoken his mind on Being a parent, but he takes that "special skill" to some whole other level as he calls his mother Kristina a bitch (two times!) after she unplugs his gaming in the center of a fantastic streak. Let's suppose she'd done something which really, you realize, mattered! 7. Best Choice: When Happy Endings' Max and Jane can't decide who a sweater goes to, they choose to settle it by forcing one another to put on probably the most hideous clothes possible whomever wears their eyesore ensemble a long wins. Enter Max inside a Jamiroquai-inspired all-whitened ensemble - including a fuzzy fedora, sparkly belt, suspenders along with a Princess Di T-shirt - and Jane inside a groovy '70s get-up ("You appear like Mrs. Brady before she was charged with molesting Bobby," Max informs her.) Alas, neither eventually ends up winning because they both strip lower for their skivvies for that firemen who react to Jane's fake 911 call. Hey, the fireplace is at their pants. 6. Worst Timing: After Tony's former flame EJ leaves all over again on NCIS, he and Ziva possess a heart to heart regarding their particular love lives. "Thanks to possess someone within my existence who is equally as romantically dysfunctional like me,Inch she informs him. "Agent David, you think me inside your existence?" he replies. However their slow-burn moment is interrupted when Ray, Ziva's lengthy-distance CIA love, calls. So close, but still to date for Tiva fans. 5. Best Situation-on-a-Budget: On Jersey Shoreline, the guidos go back to their natural habitat in Nj and obtain an unexpected homecoming party. All is good until... The System arrives. He's The Situation's partner-in-crimes-of-instigation - only worse. Together with his fake-n-bake tan, juicehead abs and pathetic nickname, it is a shock the other roommates don't visit the very first plane to Italia. 4. Most Awesome Late-Evening Call: The real those who win from the Iowa caucus? Edith and Carolyn. With results inexplicably missing in one county because the number-crushing leaking in to the wee hrs, CNN At Night (take a look at that sleazy neon logo design) known as two Clinton County GOP authorities, Edith Pfeffer and Carolyn Tallett, to reveal the problem. Based on a sleepy and oblivious Edith, who had been woken up by Carolyn, she reported the county's votes hrs ago - that have been not reflected within the state's count. "Exactly what do you mean the amounts don't match?!" she incredulously requested, as the CNN crew exploded in laughter. It works out individuals were the missing votes! And there is no better method to celebrate compared to CNN calling back the women, who quickly ongoing delighting the gang using their folksy charm. "Congratulations on the magnificent performance today. I'm wondering, do either of you possess an agent?" Piers Morgan joked. "Let me apply to do the job.Inch Edith and Carolyn 2012! Or at best for CNN At Night co-hosts. 3. Craziest Comeback: What is a Bachelor premiere without some strange, uncomfortable drama? Jenna, who's done a lot more than her share of imbibing, thinks that Monica is making fun of her, when Monica could most likely care less about her since she's preoccupied with another person (somebody that is not Ben, incidentally). As Monica tries to get away from their nonsensical conversation, Jenna offers her version of the olive branch: "Maybe we're able to share a tampon sometime." Um, gross. Run, Ben, run! 2. Most popular Hug: Elena and Damon's little peck throughout the growing season 2 finale from the Vampire Journals was, like, this type of tease. But good stuff arrived at individuals who wait six lengthy several weeks. After Stefan saves his existence, Damon informs Elena he once more feels guilty for wanting her and walks away. But he abruptly removes. "If I am likely to feel guilty about something, I am likely to feel guilty relating to this,Inch he states before passionately kissing her. Now it's time, right?! 1. Guess Who's Visiting Dinner Award: Tyler's creepy streak (see: smashing their own mind right into a column to fake a punch, roofie-ing his closest friend to allow them to sleep within the same mattress) involves a dramatic climax on Revenge when Emily steals his medication and rebounds Nolan's secret camera. Tyler discovers and - clearly off his meds (and the rocker) - puts a gun to Emily's mind as she brings about Daniel's birthday cake. Just if this appears like Tyler will pull the trigger, his brother seems and throws him lengthy enough for Jack and Daniel to tackle Tyler. Might we recommend "forget about psychotic blackmailers attempting to kill my girlfriend" for Daniel's large birthday wish? What exactly are your top moments?

Makeup for beauty greater than skin deep

'The Skin I Live In''The Skin I Live In'As Vera in author/director Pedro Almodovar's "The Skin Home Is,Inch actress Elena Anaya stays an acceptable time period naked, but her epidermis is definately not completely uncovered.Makeup artist Karmele Soler and a pair of assistants spent three several hours every single day using subtle scars and discolorations over her body, triggered by character Vera Cruz's extensive repairing plastic surgery.InchFirst of, we required to draw the pattern on her behalf account skin, like the seams when sewing, and then we required to create and just how to use makeup for the scars as well as the skin," Soler states. "It absolutely was very delicate work. We used Pros-Aide (makeup adhesive) for your texture together with a skinny brush to draw in apparent and precise scars. Then for your color we used alcohol makeup to find the preferred complexion.InchWhilst some will find it uncomfortable getting a business labor over their naked body for several hours at any time, "Elena was always very patient and shown no problem about her nudity," Soler states.Almodovar enlisted French designer designer Jean Paul Gaultier to make a second skin like a bodysuit based on people worn by people who've had skin surgery after getting experienced severe burns.Gaultier also created a tiger costume for your unhinged criminal Zeca (Roberto lamo) that, while whimsical, talks for the character's deeper impulses. "(The idea) wound up being to produce a very beautiful creature, a dog,In . states the film's costume designer, Paco Delgado.The tiger costume contrasts starkly while using personalized suits and conservative cardigans worn by Antonio Banderas as obsessed plastic surgeon Robert Ledgard."I had been trying to portray a specialist guy who was simply effective together with his job, but furthermore socially," states Delgado. "An elegant look though a specific coldness. We wish him to use suits being an armor a lot more public and far much softer approach because he was in your house.InchThe film includes some extreme special makeup effects created by David Marti and Montse Ribe of DDT, Oscar-individuals who win for concentrate on "Pan's Labyrinth" (2006). The outcomes are the terrible burn makeup for Ledgard's wife as well as the white-colored plastic mask worn by Vera as her face heals. The solution plot twist -- Vincente's (Jan Cornet) gradual transformation to Vera -- is communicated utilizing a more subtle, almost transparent collaboration between hair, makeup and costume."We did numerous hairdo tests to avoid a obvious, crisp alteration of the level of smoothness, which we softened your hair do in order to (strengthen) the feminine side which will allow the subtle transformation of Jan due to the amount of methods the smoothness experienced being Vera," beauty consultant Manolo Carretero describes.The best brushstroke emphasizing the final outcome in the Vincente-Vera transformation is provided having a simple Dolce & Gabbana floral dress."Pedro spoken of having a dress-up costume that should be the essence of womanliness," Delgado remarks. "This dress been there all. (It) created a very feminine silhouette and embodied a perception of a girl lately reborn."Eye round the Oscars: Art Direction, Costumes & Makeup Moments reveal souls Makeup for beauty greater than skin deep Helmers, designers proceed and take edge from war Realistic, exotic look for 'Lady' Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com

U, Thinkway do 'Despicable' deal

'Despicable Me'Make way of more Minions.Universal is arranging a major selling push around its "Wretched Me" follow-up by having an exclusive deal with Thinkway Toys when the film hits theaters in 2013.The partnership is essential as it is the initial in many deals Universal expects to create across the toon which is figures -- including people mischievous yellow Minions -- to build up it in to a major franchise for your studio and NBCUniversal overall to pay attention to the kids and family market.Furthermore for the follow-up, a 3 dimensional theme park ride is skedded to start at Universal's Islands of risk, in Orlando, Fla., this summer season, which will have retail shops to fill with awesome product.InchWe are inherited event business, particularly with Illumination," Stephanie Sperber, prexy of Universal Partners and Certification told Variety. "This really is really the finest toy property that Universal has received since 'Jurassic Park.' It's very exciting for everyone involved."While using toy category usually anchor for just about any family film if the involves consumer products, Thinkway assists since the sequel's master toy licensee, while using first products -- featuring the Minions together with other key figures as interactive toys, figures, plush, dolls, playsets, automobiles, role play and novelty items across all pricepoints -- set striking store shelves globally when the film bows This summer time 3, 2013."We is ecstatic to create a thrilling new kind of toys for 'Despicable Me 2,'" mentioned Albert Chan, Boss of Thinkway. "The figures are endearing, filled with humor and adventure which we can not wait to include these elements to the toy line."Thinkway is much better recognized for creating electronic, interactive and animatronic movie-designed toys around figures in Disney and Pixar's "Toy Story," like the speaking Buzz Lightyear toy, as well as the dancing Erik penguin from "Happy Foot 2." It's also considering delivering games and toys around Disney and Marvel's "The Avengers" and Sony's "The Astounding Spider-Guy," both out this summer season.UP&L brokered the Thinkway deal, working carefully with "Wretched Me" franchise producer Illumination Entertainment to find the toy partner. Toon studio may also be developing family photos based on "Curious George," "The Addams Family," "Uglydolls" and "Woodsy Woodpecker," among others. Its "The Lorax," using the Dr. Seuss book, bows in March.While Universal had "Wretched Me" merchandise in stores in summer season 2010, picking a products at retailers like Biggest Score was small, thinking about the home wasn't based on familiar figures or possibly a follow-up.Its pop-culture profile changed, however, when the film acquired $251.5 million inside the U.S. and also the other $291.6 000 0000 overseas. Furthermore, it might be popular on homevideo, selling 13 million models worldwide, and it is nearly the very best animated title bought on VOD because the month of the month of january 2011. What handful of Minion plush toys existed offered out quickly."The initial 'Despicable Me' surprised everyone in the way it absolutely was recognized around the globe,In . Sperber mentioned. "Gru as well as the Minions made 'Despicable Me' a tentpole franchise for Universal which we all know Thinkway's innovation, status and global achieve make certain those are the best partner for people to produce the Minions to existence through toys."We view this being an chance to develop the franchise through consumer products around the globe. It's an enormous global program."U is becoming closing in on deals for apparel together with other "Wretched" merchandise. Contact Marc Graser at marc.graser@variety.com

Figure Skater Johnny Weir Marries

Johnny Weir and Viktor Voronov Figure skating champion Johnny Weir and boyfriend Victor Vornov married on New Year's Eve.Weir took to Twitter to announce the news. "I'm married!" he tweeted. "No more livin' in sin!"Photo gallery: Winter TV previewFor those concerned about missing out on the wedding - there wasn't one. Weir tweeted: "Wedding in summer! But all the official stuff is done now!"Weir served as a judge on ABC's Skating With the Stars, where he became notorious for feuding with contestants Bethenny Frankel and fellow figure skater Evan Lysacek.