'Hugo' a 3D breakthrough for its team

Neither Martin Scorsese nor the top members of his creative team had done a 3D film before they embarked on "Hugo," but their first effort ended up garnering near-universal praise for the way they used the stereo medium to enhance the storytelling. Variety's Inside Production talked to "Hugo" production designer Dante Ferretti and cinematographer Robert Richardson.Interview with Dante Ferretti Variety:How many films have you done with Marty?Dante Ferretti: This is the eighth.Variety:And you hadn't done 3DFerretti:None of us had done 3D.Variety:What did you have to do differently?Ferretti: With 3D I had to be more careful with the foreground. You have to put more stuff in front of the camera. Once we started to build and make models, we looked and said things like, "Oh, maybe we need something more in the foreground, one more column here, a kiosk there." Day by day you understand better how to do 3D. Then we did some tests and saw we had to add even more stuff. The detail was very important, the clock tower, the smaller clocks, the machinery, the gears.Variety: So the job of the set decorator is critical.Ferretti:Yes. Francesca (Lo Schiavo) did a fantastic job. We were surrounded by objects in the caf, the kiosk, the toy shop, the Melies studio. Everything was built like it was during that period.Variety:Were you able to evaluate the quality of the 3D on the set?Ferretti:Yes, when we were shooting we could see everything in 3D. We had a big screen and glasses, so we could see if something was wrong. Variety:Where did you shoot?Ferretti:We build the entire movie on stages at Shepperton, Pinewood and Longcross (in the London area). We built everything from scratch - an entire train station, the lobby, platforms, and put a real train inside it. It was a huge job. The movie is set in Paris but we shot in Paris only five days. We recreated Paris in London.Variety: How long did you work on "Hugo"?Ferretti:I started in November, 2009 and finished in January, 2011.Variety: What are you working on now?Ferretti:I'm doing "The Seventh Son" with ("Mongol" director) Sergey Bodrov, and with Jeff Bridges and Julianne Moore. After that I'll work again with Marty on "Silence."Interview with Robert RichardsonVariety:"Hugo" was your first 3D film. . . Robert Richardson: Yes. I was excited and also daunted. Not only was it my first 3D film, it was my first feature-length digital capture. Up to that point I had only used digital for commercials. We used the (Arri) Alexa camera on "Hugo." We had two Alexas on a Pace rig.Variety:Did you consider shooting on 2D and converting to 3D?Richardson:It was discussed primarily from the point of view of economics. We knew it was X amount of money to achieve 3D on-set, so the question was how much more time will be needed to do the conversion. But Marty always wanted to shoot with 3D, and for both of us it didn't make sense to shoot it any other way. Variety: What was it like shooting digital?Richardson:I embrace digital cinema, I didn't try to emulate film. My intention was first and foremost to provide a digital 3D presentation, second, a digital cinema 2D presentation, and finally a film presentation. Variety: Were you able to make the decisions on-set that you needed to?Richardson: Yes, we had 3D monitors and glasses, and the best part of the process was being able to make decisions based on the intent of the director so we could get him what he was looking for, whether it was a heightened depth of field, a shorter depth of field, whether to embrace the actors, and so on. Not being able to do so on-set makes very little sense to me.Variety: So for you, stereo capture doesn't stack up well against conversion?Richardson: It's a complicated question. If you ask me how Jim Cameron does a conversion, it will be excellent and exquisite. His knowledge of 3D is so fine, and he has the time and the finances to control it in a manner to get him exactly what he desires. For a filmmaker who doesn't have his level of expertise there's no question that 3D shooting on set is vital. And why would you hand your conversion work to another company? It makes no sense to me. Contact Peter Caranicas at peter.caranicas@variety.com

Prince William Helps Rescue Shipwrecked Sailors In The Irish Sea

First Published: November 27, 2011 10:36 AM EST Credit: Getty Images LONDON, England -- Caption Prince William waves to the crowd as he arrives with Prince Harry for the Royal Wedding of Prince William to Catherine Middleton at Westminster Abbey in London on April 29, 2011 Prince William joined a frantic rescue mission Sunday after a cargo ship sank in the Irish Sea, leaving several crew members still missing. The second in line to the British throne, who is a Royal Air Force helicopter and known professionally as Flight Lt. William Wales, was aboard an aircraft which rescued two crew members early on Sunday, after their vessel suffered a cracked hull in gale force winds off the coast of north Wales. Britains ministry of defense said William had been co-pilot of the helicopter, which carried two people back to his base RAF Valley, on the Welsh island of Anglesey. Authorities said five people remain missing after the Swanland cargo ship, which had eight people on board and was carrying thousands of tons of limestone, sent a mayday call. Holyhead Coastguard said one body had been recovered from the sea, but that the fate of the other crew members was not yet known. We know that at least some of them are wearing immersion suits and have strobe lighting with them, however sea conditions are challenging at best, said Jim Green, a coastguard spokesman. Rescue helicopters from RAF Valley and from Dublin coastguard base in Ireland were initially sent to the scene, about 20 miles (32 kilometers) northwest of the Llyn peninsula in north Wales. Helicopters from RAF Chivenor, in southwest England, and the Irish Coastguard are continuing to search for the missing crew, along with boats from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. Two RNLI lifeboats, along with four search and rescue helicopters and two other commercial boats, are searching for the remaining six crew, the RNLI said in a statement. Gale-force winds battered the Irish Sea during Sunday and the coastguard said it is believed the poor condition could have caused the incident. Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Golden Globes Preview: 'Tintin,' 'Cars 2' Faceoff in Animation Category

This story first appeared in the Dec. 2 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine.our editor recommendsGolden Globes Preview: 'Tintin,' 'Cars 2' Faceoff in Animation CategoryGolden Globes TV Predictions from THR's Tim GoodmanGolden Globes Comedy vs. Drama Category Battle Rages OnWhy the Golden Globes Crawled Back to Ricky Gervais As red carpets go, the Globes' fashion gauntlet has historically been livelier and looser than the prim-and-proper Oscar arrivals. Globes-going actresses have broken the mold by wearing emerging or unknown designers, eschewing cumbersome gowns for party-hearty cocktail hemlines, showing scandalous skin and, in some cases, going completely off the grid. Who can forget Lara Flynn Boyle's pink chiffon tutu by L.A. designer David Cardona in 2003? Or Cameron Diaz -- nominated in 1999 for There's Something About Mary -- strolling down the carpet in a critically panned floral dressing gown? Years earlier, Whoopi Goldberg also made waves when she showed up in a bright yellow tracksuit the night she won for The Color Purple in 1986. And Cher famously wore a skintight shredded mini with mesh stockings when she received her 1984 Globe for Silkwood. PHOTOS: Golden Globes Party Pics But the Globes' fashion mood has recently shifted. Nominees like Nicole Kidman, Halle Berry, Jennifer Aniston, Charlize Theron, Salma Hayek, Cate Blanchett and Reese Witherspoon have upped the designer quotient with made-to-measure gowns by renowned couturiers Valentino, Yves St. Laurent, Chanel, Gucci, Nina Ricci, Dior, Armani Prive and Atelier Versace. The Globes have now become a critical stop in an Oscar hopeful's campaign for fashion glory: You have to dress like an Oscar winner to become an Oscar winner. This is why the 2012 Globes carpet will feature the latest runway trends -- white, pretty pastel and sorbet hues, fun floral prints, feminine taffeta, tulle, chiffon and lace gowns, demure sleek '20s flapper silhouettes -- and more statement-making couture from A-list designers than you can shake a stiletto at. PHOTOS: Golden Globes Red Carpet Style And because the Globes features an entertaining mix of film and TV stars, fashionistas are already looking forward to seeing what TV "It" girls Sofia Vergara and Julie Bowen (Modern Family), Christina Hendricks and January Jones (Mad Men), Claire Danes (Homeland) and Zooey Deschanel (New Girl) will wear to kick off the earliest moment of TV's seven-month long awards season. But it's this year's photogenic and youthful film ingenues-- Keira Knightley (A Dangerous Method), Rooney Mara (The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo), Michelle Williams (My Week With Marilyn) and Elizabeth Olsen (Martha Marcy May Marlene) -- who are the anticipated style-setters. Still, let's hope perennial rule-breaker Helena Bonham Carter -- who wore a black lace Vivienne Westwood frock and different colored shoes last year -- will attend this year's Globes and add some classic individuality to the mix. PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery 8 Possible Hollywood Targets for Ricky Gervais at the Golden Globes Related Topics Golden Globes Oscars

Kellan Lutz Talks Action Movies & Fashion

First Launched: November 14, 2011 5:24 PM EST Credit: Getty Premium La, Calif. -- Caption Kellan Lutz reaches Nylon material material magazines release party for November issue in the Beverly restaurant in West Hollywood on November 10, 2011The Twilight Sagas Kellan Lutz, which has embellished ads in scintillating ads for Calvin Klein, Abercrombie & Fitch and numerous others, is starring in the campaign for Abbot + Primary the brand-new line that Kellan can be a model and designer. But beginning their very own clothing line now's not north of manchester Dakota natives only November endeavor. Access Hollywood taken up getting a dapper-searching Kellan in case praising his Nylon material material Males cover, where the actor spoken fashion and also the passion for action movies but saved mother on his personal existence, despite being spotted canoodling later inside the evening with rumored girlfriend, Step-up 3d actress Sharni Vinson. No stranger to action movies, Kellan is presently starring just like a youthful Poseidon in Immortals, which centered el born area office the 2009 weekend. Immortals is action. I like action movies, the 26 year-old actor told Access. Thats where If only to spearhead my career. Kellan stated that maturing due to a lot of brothers and sisters began the love for pushing themselves for the limit. I have no tats, so scars are my tats, Kellan told Access. Really I merely messed up my hands hugely while filming Java Warmth. It absolutely was my first-time undertaking an operating action movie meaning they'll use real explosions! The actor mentioned the most difficult part about shooting action sequences is fighting his urge to smile! I had been doing the epic fight scene within the very finish [of Immortals], a extended five-minute fight, however was beaming ear to ear! They were like, Kellan youre a God, youre likely to kick a**, you can't be smiling a great deal, he ongoing. I really needed to pay attention to not smiling. They'd push in [for just about any close-up] and would say, Kellan, you are smiling along with your eyes I used to be like, Simply what does that even mean?! The actor is excited that his next publish-Twilight project, A Gamers Heart, they shot over three this past year with fellow Twilight alum Ashley Eco-friendly, may ultimately be released on December 2. Its a lovely movie. Its funny when people movies emerge years after you are doing this, Kellan mentioned. So finally it arrives and everyones prone to notice which is like Wow, Im youthful because! Though Kellan is well on his approach to his preferred action star status, it might take a little more convincing to find out themselves inside the fashion industry. I have always loved fashion, however haven't any understanding from it besides like a model, the star mentioned. A longtime fan of Danny Guezs Dylan George jeans, Kellan co-created Abbot + Primary while using designers help and experience. Im attaining understanding from the greater quality, true genius, Kellan mentioned in the designer. I didn't want me being the facial skin of some product I wouldnt really placed on. Once we would do this, I desired to know precisely what Danny required to train. Even if it not successful, Id have a thing that Id placed on! The actor, who transported Dylan George jeans, Ray Stop glasses together with a colorful knit top directly from his Abbot + Primary designer clothing collection in case, spoken about his new line. It seamless comfort on. You'll be able to relocate it, he mentioned, insisting we cop an awareness of his cashmere sleeve. Its concerning the standard in the fabric, how soft it's and feeling confident with what youre wearing. Kellans neighborhood in Venice inspired the vibrant colors define the Abbot + Primary designer clothing range of t-t t shirts and knitwear. Do not concern yourself women, Kellans line has sexy, female-layered looks coming early next season. A girl looks her most sexy when she will get confident with what shes wearing, he added. Thats a few things i desire to capture while using female line. Abbot + Primary will debut its kind of luxury female separates in Spring 2012. -Chandler Chase Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All rights reserved. These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

AFI Fest Awards Grand Jury Prize to The Loneliest Planet

AFI Fest closes up shop today (with a very climactic showing of The Adventures of Tintin), but before we say so long to the parking garage at Hollywood & Highland, we have one piece of business left to deal with: the awards. AFI awarded its Grand Jury Prize to Julia Loktev’s The Loneliest Planet “for its bold exploration of societal structures and gender roles, set against a landscape that conveys both profound beauty and profound alienation.” And because Gael Garcia Bernal is adorbz. Click through for the rest of prizes and announcements. AUDIENCE AWARDS Breakthrough Section (award accompanied by a $5,000 cash prize) WITH EVERY HEARTBEAT by Alexandra-Therese Keining New Auteurs Section BULLHEAD by Michal R. Roskam World Cinema Section A tie: JIRO DREAMS OF SUSHI by David Gelb and KINYARWANDA by Alrick Brown Young Americans Section WUSS by Clay Liford LIVE ACTION AND ANIMATED SHORT FILM SECTION JURY AWARDS As in previous years, a jury determines the AFI FEST 2011 Live Action and Animated Short Film Section Awards. The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences recognizes each winner as a qualifier for the annual Academy Awards. The Short Film Jury — comprised of filmmakers Barry Jenkins and Gerardo Naranjo (AFI Conservatory Class of 2001) and festival programmer Kim Yutani — announced the awards with their statements. Live Action Short Film Section Grand Jury Prize: FROZEN STORIES from Grzegorz Jaroszuk “for its world of meta-reality suffused with enough context to rend a beautifully nuanced story for the most heightened elements.” Honorable Mention: BABYLAND by Marc Fratello “for its assured direction, stunning lead performance and the ability to balance humor and pathos all the way up to its shocking conclusion.” Animated Short Film Section Grand Jury Prize: THE EAGLEMAN STAG by Michael Please “for its ambitious and elegant storytelling, both narrative and aesthetically, in which the bigness of life and the concept of time are deftly unpacked in a moving nine minutes.” Honorable Mention: THE VOYAGERS by Penny Lane “for its skillful juxtaposition of archival footage and personal narrative to tell a moving story of exploration, romance and space travel.” NEW AUTEURS SECTION CRITIC’S PRIZE This year AFI FEST debuts its New Auteurs Critic’s Prize selected by an esteemed panel of international critics: Justin Chang (Variety), Mike Goodridge (Screen International), Mark Olsen (The Los Angeles Times) and Jean Oppenheimer (American Cinematographer). Grand Jury Prize: THE LONELIEST PLANET by Julia Loktev “for its bold exploration of societal structures and gender roles, set against a landscape that conveys both profound beauty and profound alienation.” Special Jury Prize: ATTENBERG by Athina Rachel Tsangari “for its wit, distinct voice and playful sense of storytelling.” Acting Award Prize: BULLHEAD’s Matthias Schoenaerts “for his nuanced and intensely physical embodiment of bruised masculinity.” Read more of Movieline’s coverage of the 2011 AFI Fest here.

Watch Joseph Gordon-Levitt Sing R. Kelly's 'Ignition (Remix)'

When Joseph Gordon-Levitt isn’t busy playing cops and pimping his HitRECordJoe empire, he clearly spends a lot of time studying the arts. Because, my friends, you don’t just learn the lyrics to R. Kelly’s “Ignition (Remix)” overnight. I speak from experience. Hit the jump to watch JGL make sweet, dirty aural love to an audience at OSU with his guitar and the R&B stylings of Mr. Robert Sylvester Kelly. “Last hitRECord show of the year!” Gordon-Levitt wrote on his HitRECordJoe Tumblr of the show. “We did thirteen of them in three countries in 2011. Imagine what we’ll be able to do if/when I get a moment when I’m not doing other (awesome) jobs full-time.” [via @earnestp] R.I.P. to the impossibly stylish Theadora Van Runkle, Oscar-winning costume designer on films like Bonnie & Clyde and The Godfather Part II, legendary boxer Joe Frazier, and comedy writer Hal Kanter, who penned gags for the likes of Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, and the Oscars. [LAT, EW Variety] George Miller’s Mad Max: Fury Road production has been held up… by flowers. [Coming Soon] Naomi Sheridan, daughter of Jim and co-screenwriter of In America, will adapt Stephen King’s fantasy-horror Rose Madder. [Variety] The German title for The Muppets is hilarious if you don’t know German. Ah, language. [Buzz Feed]

Movie Ticket Costs Are Up, But People Spent Less In 3Q For three dimensional

May be the cost of movie tickets falling? Absolutely not. It might not look that means by 3Q:The typical amount that customers spent was $7.94, lower from $8.06 in 2Q, the nation's Association of Theatre Proprietors reviews today. However the amounts often bounce around from quarter to quarter, due simply as to whether you will find three dimensional films compelling enough to guide customers to repay for that greater-listed tickets. Last quarter was light, even though it incorporated Warner Bros’ Harry Potter And Also The Deathly Hallows Part 2 and Disney’s The Lion King three dimensional. The prices picture becomes clearer whenever you take a step back to check out earnings with time: The typical for that first nine several weeks of 2011 is $7.96, up 1% all of 2010 and 6% from 2009. Regal also lately reported that it is average ticket cost was $8.78 in 3Q, up 1.9% versus exactly the same period this past year.

Rob Kardashian Speaks Out On Sister Kims Divorce

First Published: November 1, 2011 9:58 AM EDT Credit: Access Hollywood Caption Rob Kardashian chats with Access Hollywood on October 31, 2011LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Rob Kardahian says his family is coming together to support Kim now that her split from Kris Humphries after only 72 days of being married has been announced. Access Hollywood caught up with Rob following Mondays Dancing with the Stars. My sister and I and everybody are obviously going through a lot right now, Rob told Access. Were all supportive of everything she does and were just a very close-knit family, he continued. We keep everything private. Just last week, Rob addressed rumors that his sister and new brother-in-law were having relationship woes telling Access, My sister is completely happy, my familys never been happier, she just got married so she should be happy. As previously reported on AccessHollywood.com, a rep for Kim confirmed the reality star filed for divorce on Monday morning. In her divorce filing, Kim cites irreconcilable differences as the reason for the divorce and the date of separation is listed as Oct. 31, 2011. The reality star is asking that Kris pay for his own lawyer fees and that shell do the same. She also asks the court to reject any attempt by Kris to get spousal support. At Mondays DWTS, Rob had the support of sister Kourtney, nephew Mason, Scott Disick, and stepfather Bruce Jenner, who were all in the ballroom cheering him on. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.