'Matilda' on the go

The Royal Shakespeare Clients are getting its hit musical to Broadway early the coming year. The Royal Shakespeare Company brings its large London hit "Matilda" to Broadway early the coming year, giving preemptive confirmation from the much-anticipated news in front of the imminent oncoming of adult auditions for that Gotham version.RSC has not yet selected a united states creating partner for that Rialto transfer it's expected the org will determine an exact strategy within the coming days.In line with the Roald Dahl novel, as well as-famous musical bowed this year in the RSC in Stratford-Upon-Avon just before the present West Finish transfer that started in October.Adaptation of "Matilda" includes a book by Dennis Kelly with tunes by Tim Minchin. Matthew Warchus helms the show, in regards to a book-loving youthful girl whose mysterious forces help her overcome a dastardly headmistress.London version is created through the RSC with Andre Ptaszynski aboard as professional producer.With preliminary auditions for adult roles to start the following month, the timeline for that Gotham version of "Matilda" would begin to see the tuner land around the Rialto at the begining of 2013.Theater, dates along with other particulars still be set. Contact Gordon Cox at gordon.cox@variety.com

New Brave TV Spot

There can be only one more!After Brave's dazzling clip and poster last week, this new TVspot for Pixar's animation swoops every bit as winningly through a legendary world haunted by Celtic warriors, feisty swordplay, giant killer bears and snowy uplands. There's even a Clannad-y score to swell the heart. In fact, only big fans of that Scottish cinematic staple, the group moonie, could possibly be disappointed. Set in the Highlands of Scotland, Brave tells the story of the headstrong Princess Merida (voiced by Kelly Macdonald) who rejects her traditional role (marriage, baking, wee'uns) in favour of a more perilous route (adventure, battle, bears). In the process she upsets parents King Fergus (Billy Connolly) and Queen Elinor (Emma Thompson), and more dangerously, the domineering Lords of the land: MacGuffin (Kevin McKidd), MacIntosh (Craig Ferguson) and Dingwall (Robbie Coltrane). Luckily, Merida has her wits, strength, and bow and arrows to fall back on. Expect her to need them all. Brave will be galloping into our cinemas in 3D on August 13.

Crime pays at BBC W'wide Showcase

Drama is selling strongly at BBC Worldwide's annual Showcase U.K. sales mart, being held the first time in Liverpool, in northern England. Crimers do particularly well within the four-day event, which systems today. Japanese broadcaster AXN Mystery acquired "Dying in Paradise," the second quantity of "Silk" as well as the second quantity of "Mad Dogs." Japanese paybox Wowow nabbed the initial quantity of "DCI Banks," the next quantity of "Wallander" as well as the third quantity of "Whitechapel." Other crime drama sales include "Inside Males" to Australia (UKTV), "Dying in Paradise" to Kazakhstan (Astana TV), Belgium (VRT) and Lithuania (Lietuvos ryto). Danish pubcaster DR acquired the second quantity of "Sherlock" as well as the second quantity of "Scott & Bailey." Worldwide situated a criminal offence evening attended by thesps Emilia Fox ("Quiet Witness"), Stephen Tompkinson ("DCI Banks") and Una Stubbs ("Sherlock"), who spoke to customers to help drum up sales. Worldwide's Caroline Torrance, director of investment, content purchases, mentioned: "Crime drama captures the imagination of TV audiences all over the world, which is a perennial best seller for people.In . "Quiet Witness," "Waking the Dead" and "Sherlock" have provided to greater than 200 areas. Meanwhile, webs in France and Canada pre-bought rights to fantasy series "Sinbad," produced by Impossible Pictures for BSkyB, at Showcase. Space in Canada and Canal Also in France allow us the show, while NRJ12 in France has guaranteed secondary rights. Vintage BBC sitcom "Absolutely Fabulous," restarted for 3 20th anniversary special deals, offered across Europe. DR (Denmark), NPO (Holland), NRK (Norwegian), RUV (Iceland), SVT (Sweden), VRT (Belgium) and YLE (Finland) are among people who licensed the laffer, which was co-produced with U.S. gay web Logo design design. Matt Forde, professional V . p . of sales and co-productions for BBC Worldwide America, predicted more collaborations with niche U.S. players like Logo design design and recognized the distributor's first outing in Liverpool after its longtime berth inside the south coast seaside resort of Brighton. He mentioned: "Showcase in Liverpool feels as if an international event happening in England, whereas before Showcase felt as being a U.K. event happening employed in brighton.Inch The Corp. mentioned that 640 customers attended the sales mart. Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com

Quad dances with 'Ballerina'

Quad Films' Nicolas Duval, Yann Zenou and Laurent Zeitoun, they behind hits "Intouchables" and "Heartbreaker," are developing their first animated feature, "Ballerina."Occur 1879 Paris, the 3 dimensional family toon follows the adventures from the orphan from Brittany who wants as being a ballerina. She flees her orphanage and visits Paris where she passes for an additional person to participate the Opera just like a ballet student.The British-language script was put together by Carol Noble and Zeitoun. Noble's writing credits include "Charlie and Lola."French filmmakers Eric Warin and Eric Summer season are going.Warin labored just like a character designer and animator on Sylvain Chomet's toon "The Triplets ofBelleville," while Summer season has composed and directed numerous popular French TV skeins.Ballet dancer Benjamin Millepied, who starred in "Black Swan," will supervise the choreography. Motion capture will be familiar with digitally record Millepied's performance.Pic is allotted at 22 million ($28.9 million) and is defined just like a French-Canadian co-production."We view this animated film becoming an epic adventure comedy plus an inspiring tale about tolerance," mentioned Zeitoun."Paris plays a crucial role in this particular film since it did in 'Ratatouille' -- the designs will probably be wealthy in more detail and aesthetically-pleasing to reflect that golden era -- (social planner) Georges Eugene Haussmann had just finished his restoration in the city plus it was La Belle Epoque."Jean Aubert's Canadian-based Blue Bug Entertainment is creating the animation. Aubert formerly offered as senior producer at Ubisoft Movie Studio in Montreal.The producers mentioned they are searching to partner getting a French studio that will take distribution and worldwide sales.Production will begin in April. Delivery is predicted November 2014. Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com

Marvel unveils The Avengers LEGO toys

In the event you thought LEGO Master In The Rings was cute, just delay until you've frequently seen The Avengers' LEGO options.Revealed by Marvel, these addendums to the Danish block-building world want like the summer's must have toy for film brainiacs everywhere. Actual children may also enjoy them.Not remarkably, automobiles from the crux of the couple of from the sets, including buildable versions of Captain America's motorbike as well as the Quinjet.But it's the cute figures what are fundamental element for people. See the images below:The Avengers opens on 27 April 2012.[brightcove]1213024251001[/brightcove]

'Safe House' provides hiding for a box-office surprise

Denzel Washington stars within the Universal thriller 'Safe House.'Based on early Friday box office grosses, Universal's "Safe House" has come about as both weekend's greatest champion and it is greatest surprise.B.O. viewers expect the Daniel Espinosa-helmed pic to earn between $13 million and $15 million today, putting it within the mid-$$ 30 million range for that weekend. That's well over the $20 million-range estimations from the 2009 week.It isn't immediately obvious which film will win the weekend equine race Friday returns indicate a dent around $12.5 million for Sony's "The Vow," angling it toward a dent-weekend gross of $32 million to $33 million.twentieth century Fox's three dimensional discharge of "The Exorcist: Episode I" will probably follow having a bow within the mid-to-high $20 millions, according to an believed $9 million-$ten million Friday take.Box office experts state that Warner Bros.' "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island" looks to drag among $3.5 million and $4.5 million Friday, putting it in line to earn between $15 million and $16 million in the opening frame.Meanwhile, Fox holdover "Chronicle" will probably be lower 50% in the sophomore sesh, with B.O. experts pegging the pic's weekend earnings around $11 milion. Contact Rachel Abrams at Rachel.Abrams@variety.com