Moonves would have paid $25 million for Globes

A sidelight to the trial over the broadcast rights to the Golden Globes has been how much the kudocast is worth, and one figure the Hollywood Foreign Press Assn. hopes to shed light on that is Les Moonves. More details of a 2010 meeting that Moonves had with then-HFPA president Philip Berk were revealed in court documents. Moonves, who will not have to testify in person, nevertheless said in a deposition that he was "prepared to pay" $25 million per year for the rights. "The only thing we talked about was the length of the deal," Moonves said. "And I believe it was a five-year deal; it's my recollection. And as I said, it was an opening offer. And anyone who does these negotiations knows there's more room than that when you put it out. You know, and it wasn't even an official offer, and I didn't, you know -- once again, I did not know the relationship between Dick Clark and Hollywood Foreign Press. When he asked me for a number, I actually thought we had an opportunity to truly be in the bidding." In fact, Dick Clark Prods. was negotiating a new deal with NBC, one that ultimately came to about $21.5 million over seven years, running through 2018. The DCP deal with the Peacock network was the trigger that led to the HFPA's suit against its longtime producer. The HFPA claims that DCP secured the NBC deal without its consent, and has suggested that it prevented it from getting better terms elsewhere. The case actually doesn't center on the rights fees, but the interpretation of a 1993 amendment to a previous agreement between the HFPA and DCP. Dick Clark Prods. claims an "extensions" clause in the 1993 pact gives it the rights to produce the show as long as it secures a deal with NBC. The HFPA, however, claims that that was not the intent of the contract at the time or since. At the trial itself, longtime HFPA member Lorenzo Soria testified that at a membership meeting, in which Clark and his lieutenant Francis LaMaina addressed the membership about new deal with NBC, the terms were discussed as lasting "10 years maximum. That was the way it was presented to us." Soria went on to serve terms as an HFPA board member, and stints as president and chairman. One argument that the HFPA has been expected to raise it that its president in 1993, Mirjana Van Blaricom, did not have authority to sign the agreement with DCP because its details were not outlined to members. Van Blaricom has steadfastly denied it. At the time, Soria had been critical of Van Blaricom. But Bradley Phillips, an attorney for DCP, attempted to show that if Soria had questions about Van Blaricom's role, he didn't raise objections to her signing a contract with DCP. He asked Soria whether he requested to see a copy of the proposed contract with Dick Clark Prods. Soria said he did not. Contact Ted Johnson at ted.johnson@variety.com

'Liberal Arts,' 'Imposter' find U.K. home

LONDON -- Picturehouse Ing. and Revolver Ing. have grew to become part of forces to obtain U.K. rights for just two Sundance world preems "Liberal Arts" and "The Imposter." Actor-author-director-producer Josh Radnor's second pic, "Liberal Arts," which Variety revealed was clicked on up by IFC Films for your U.S. on Wednesday, toplines Radnor ("happythankyoumoreplease"), Elizabeth Olsen, Zac Efron, Richard Jenkins and Allison Janney. Radnor stars just like a recently single guy who visits his favorite professor's retirement dinner only to forge rapport getting a precocious college student. Deal was struck between Revolver's mind of purchases Dork Bishop, Picturehouse's Clare Binns, Hyde Park Intl.'s prexy Ruzanna Kegeyan, and Jennifer Dana and Jay Cohen of Gersh. Bart Layton's feature docu debut "The Imposter," of a youthful Frenchman who convinces a grieving Texas family that he's their missing teenage boy, was provided by Protagonist Pictures. Deal was agreed by Protagonist topper Ben Roberts, Binns and Bishop. The Two purchases mark the first time that Picturehouse and Revolver have meet up to function on acquiring rights. Both companies works carefully together round the U.K. releases for your photos. Revolver Boss Justin Marciano noted the organization was "delighted" to develop its relationship with Picturehouse. "We've been searching to collaborate around the task for some time,Inch he mentioned. Binns stated the partnership "suggests that we could pursue and obtain these more ambitious game game titles and rehearse both teams' talents to really give them an ideal launch inside the U.K." Contact Diana Lodderhose at diana.lodderhose@variety.com

Katherine Heigl Sometimes Sorry She Left Greys Anatomy

First Released: The month of january 23, 2012 2:02 PM EST Credit: ABC La, Calif. -- Caption Katherine Heigl with daughter Naleigh around the View, NY City, The month of january 23, 2012Katherine Heigl accepted on Monday that sometimes she regrets getting left Greys Anatomy. Ok last one, sometimes, she stated on Mondays The Vista, when Barbara Walters requested the main one your money can buy actress if she was sorry she left the ABC drama. You miss it I miss it, Katherine ongoing as she cuddled daughter Naleigh, who earlier went on stage and made the decision to become listed on her moms interview. I miss my buddies. It had been an excellent work atmosphere for the reason that all of us got along very well, also it turns into a family. I spent six years with one of these people every single day We was raised in ways. Katherine stated she is not requested back yet to experience Dr. Izzie Stevens, a job she left this year, but she'd be prepared to rejoin the fold. I believe that for me personally, its kind of I would like these to realize that Im lower by using it when they want me to, however i understand fully whether it does not always work into [the storyline], she stated. Theyve got lots of story lines happening there. The actress were built with a headline-raising run throughout her time on Greys, including in 2008, when she withdrew her title from Emmy contention, telling the La Occasions Gold Derby at that time, I didn't believe that I had been because of the material this year to warrant an Emmy nomination and in order to keep up with the integrity from the academy organization, I withdrew my title from contention. She also told USA Today this year, after she left Greys, that they had began to dislike her character before her departure. I felt very protective of Izzie. I truly loved her, Katherine told the paper in June 2010. I felt she was an admirable lady who certainly made mistakes. However I was beginning not to like her, which bothered me. Copyright 2012 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

New poster and image for that Hunger Games

[brightcove]1275910811001[/brightcove]Since her hard-as-nails submit Winter's Bone, we have known that Jennifer Lawrence isn't a lady to become trifled with. And in the looks from the new poster for that Hunger Games, exactly the same can most likely be stated for Katniss Everdeen.Using the film's release approximately two several weeks away now, the brand new poster shows Katniss looking lower your camera, her bow attracted and prepared to use it. "The planet is going to be watching," squawks the tagline, and even it'll, because the film has already been probably the most hotly anticipated of 2012.Take a look:At the same time, a brand new image has emerged showing Katniss and her fellow Tribute Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) planning for that games' opening ceremony in a set of fetching black jumpsuits. Lenny Kravitz's stylist Cinna stands by by having an open flame, prepared to set the happy couple ablaze like a final flourish."What Cinna was attempting to do was create something which arrived on the scene of District 12, from a coal mining world, having a fresh, bold turn to it," describes director Gary Ross. "So Judianna visited this excellent black reflective material that glistened like coal or graphite and would clearly work nicely within the Tribute parade where Katniss becomes the lady burning.InchThey appear pretty badass to us because they are, not to mention when they are set alight! Expect the outlet ceremony from the Hunger Games to achieve the Olympic games licked once the film opens on 23 March 2012.

'Dark Knight Rises' clocks most L.A. shooting days

Don't be surprised if Warner Bros.' "The Dark Knight Rises" has a Los Angeles kind of look to it when it opens July 20. Christopher Nolan's third Batpic generated the most shooting activity among features lensed on the streets of Los Angeles last year with 249 permitted days, according to figures provided Tuesday by the FilmL.A. permitting agency. ABC's "Private Practice" was the busiest TV series with 424 days. "The Dark Knight Rises," listed on permits as "Magnus Rex," racked up six consecutive weeks during the late summer and early fall as the leading offlot feature production. Many of the locations used during the Batshoot were in central Los Angeles including the Los Angeles River, under the 6th Street Bridge; Dominguez Channel near El Camino College; Grand Avenue downtown; Figueroa and 4th Street downtown; 830 S. Hill at the Broadway Trade Center; and Frank Court Alley between 6th and 7th streets. Dreamworks' family drama "Welcome to People" totalled the second highest level of feature production activity in Los Angeles with 224 days. Release date hasn't been set yet for the pic, directed by Alex Kurtzman and starring Chris Pine, Olivia Wilde, Elizabeth Banks, Michelle Pfeiffer and Mark Duplass. "Sports Camp" was third most active feature with 156 days followed "Neighbors" and Judd Apatow's comedy "This is 40." Hollywood's offlot production of features rose 5.7% last year to 5,682 days. On the TV side, "Private Practice" easily topped E! Entertainment's "How Do I Look with 329 days and "Skinny" with 295, "Southland" with 267 and "The Braxtons" with 247. Television -- the largest component of offlot production -- declined by 5.7%, or nearly 500 days, last year to 17,349 days. Overall production last week declined 6% from the same frame in 2011 to 610 days as TV slid 17% to 332 days with "Southland" as the top program with 29 days. Other shows shooting locally include "513," "CSI: NY," "Private Practice," "Touch," "1000 Ways to Die," "Hot Wheels/Angels," "Q Viva The Chosen," "Modern Family," "New Girl" and "Parks & Recreation."Features jumped 30% last week to 93 days with indie "Black Forest" as the most active with 29 days. Other film projects include "Awakened," "Five Year Engagement," "I Will Follow You Into The Dark," "Retribution" and "The Shift." Spots declined slightly by six days to 185 with a Chrysler shoot the most active with six days. Contact Dave McNary at dave.mcnary@variety.com

Showtime parties into the New Year

David Nevins, Kristen Bell and Matt Blank party at AT&T.Ben Schwartz, Don Cheadle and Dawn Olivieri enter the "House of Lies." William H. Macy and Felicity Huffman celebrate with John Wells, exec producer of Showtime's "Shameless." Emmy Rossum and Madison Davenport share a "Shameless" embrace. According to Don Cheadle, there are some pretty wild on-set stories to be told about his new Showtime series "House of Lies.""It was blank-ing blank's blank with their blank. I couldn't believe it!" he revealed at Wednesday's AT&T Center preem party in downtown L.A.Exec producer Matthew Carnahan, accompanied by Helen Hunt, was slightly less cryptic about the ensemble's naughty off-camera play, alluding to one joke that involved "a sexual novelty aid."Joining the party were Michael C. Hall and James Remar of "Dexter" and Morena Baccarin of "Homeland.""It feels like it's a fun club right now," Showtime's David Nevins said of the cable community. "It makes for good parties, if nothing else."That Showtime party reconvened the following night at Levi's Haus for the season two preem of "Shameless."Tucked away in a bungalow just off Sunset Boulevard, Levi's Haus is part exclusive showroom and part Levi's museum. "Is this someone's home?" pondered William H. Macy as he stepped through the front door, stopping for a moment to take in a large picture of Kurt Cobain crowdsurfing with his guitar. Macy went on to say, "I had no idea I would love 'Shameless' this much. I love my trailer. I love the fact that I know everybody's name, or at least I should know everybody's name." As the party settled into the back patio, Showtime's Matt Blank couldn't help but brag, "We have the best fucking cast." Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

Friday Night Lights' Michael B. Jordan Lands Guest Spot on House

Michael B. Jordan Friday Night Lights star Michael B. Jordan has landed a guest role on Fox's House, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Jordan, who recently recurred on Parenthood, will play a patient at Princeton-Plainsboro. Check out the rest of today's news The 24-year-old actor initially tweeted about his new job on Tuesday: "on my way to @FoxBraodcasting... time to put in work #House." However, he quickly unpublished the breaking news tweet after he apparently got scolded by the network. Jordan later tweeted: "My bad @foxbroadcasting... Now I know never to tweet before the studio approves." House returns Monday, Jan. 9 at 9/8c on Fox.