The Artist Tops Independent Spirit Honours

Halle Berry has canceled her appearance on Sunday night's Oscars due to a broken ft, People reviews. Get all the latest Oscar coverage here Berry, who was simply scheduled to supply, hurt herself while filming her new movie Cloud Atlas in the united states. Despite the fact that accident happened in September, Berry changed her mind in regards to the appearance within the last second. Discover More > Other Links From TVGuide.com Halle Berry

CAA Signs X-Files Creator Chris Carter

EXCLUSIVE: The X-Files creator Chris Carter has signed with CAA. Carter had been a longtime client of Bob Broder, first at BWCS and most recently at ICM following the agencies’ 2006 merger. After a decade away from TV, Carter last fall teamed with MRC to shop female-driven mystery thriller spec Unique, which ultimately didn’t sell. He is attached as an executive producer to another spec, written by feature scribe Jon Bokenkamp, which is being shopped to cable networks by Sony TV. In addition to The X-Files, which ran on Fox for 9 seasons, Carter created Harsh Realm and Millennium and co-created the X-Files spinoff The Lone Gunmen. Since The X-Files ended its run in 2002, Carter has stayed largely out of the spotlight, only resurfacing to do the 2008 X-Files movie sequel and the upcoming thriller Fencewalker. There has been talk recently about a potential third X-Files movie.

John Leguizamo Is 'Del Boy' Trotter

In US remake of Only Fools And HorsesHere's a story to make you wonder whether it's Shrove Tuesday or April Fool's Day or indeed 'What The Cr#p?' Day. Yes, that's right: John Leguizamo has been cast as Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter in ABC's US pilot of Only Fools And Horses.The '80s British telly staple is to be dusted off and given an American makeover. Leguizamo has taken the lead role as part of his new development deal with ABC, although there's no word yet on who'll be joining him behind the wheel of that Reliant (or US equivalent) as Rodney.Scrubs writers Steven Cragg and Brian Bradley are charged with translating the references to Trevor Francis tracksuits and pot pourri into something US-friendly. According to Deadline Hollywood, Leguizamo's long-time manager Jeff Golenberg takes exec-producer duties.Question is: what have you got left when you strip away the '80s get-rich-quick, cushty cockneyisms, references to Uncle Albert looking like Captain Birdseye and Del driving around Peckham in a wobbly three-wheeler? The Office spanned the cultural divide with surprising ease and Shameless is doing likewise, but the original Del Boy, David Jason, recently questioned whether Only Fools And Horses could repeat the trick: "It might work but you've got to change it so much that, in the change, in order to Americanise it, do you lose the whole concept of the piece?" Time will tell. So who to play Rodney and Trigger? Answers below. Nick Nolte for Uncle Albert, obviously.[[Poll629]]

Guillermo del Toro set for 'Dead'

Guillermo del Toro has come onboard with Reel FX to produce a CG-animated film with the working title "Day of the Dead."Del Toro will also present the film, directed by Jorge R. Gutierrez from a script he wrote with Gutierrez and Doug Langdale. Reel FX will produce alongside Aaron Berger and Carina Schulze of Chatrone.Reel FX said "Day of the Dead" is scheduled to be released in fall 2014. Story's a "Romeo and Juliet"-style tale set against a Mexican "Day of the Dead" backdrop. It's the first time since 1993's "Cronos" that del Toro has collaborated on a feature project set in Mexico.Reel FX's Brad Booker brought "Day of the Dead" to the studio and will oversee."This is a colorful, vibrant, vital fable that utilizes the animation medium in an incredible way," del Toro said. Reel FX is developing "Beasts of Burden," produced by Andrew Adamson and Aron Warner, and "Turkeys," an animated comedy directed by Jimmy Hayward. It's also collaborated on the production of Cirque du Soleil's "Worlds Away," written and directed by Adamson and exec produced by James Cameron; Paramount will release that film late this year. Contact Dave McNary at dave.mcnary@variety.com

VIDEO: The Real Housewives of O.C.'s Gretchen Explains Fallout with Vicki

The Real Housewives of the O.C. Who would've thought The Real Housewives of Orange County's Gretchen and Tamra would ever be friends? Throughout the last three seasons of the Bravo series, the castmates have been at each other's throats. From Tamra probing into Gretchen and then-fiancé Jeff's relationship, to Gretchen's famous "evil eye" comment, the women have barely been anything but enemies. When Season 7 picks up, that will finally change. "I was beyond shocked [we reconciled], but at the same time I really went into the season knowing I wanted to move past it," Gretchen tells TVGuide.com. But with Gretchen and Tamra cooling off, the drama heats up with Vicki. (Just watch the end of this clip.) Watch the interview below for more on their upcoming showdown and what set Gretchen over the edge. The Real Housewives of Orange County airs Mondays at 10/9c on Bravo.

Two More ABC Drama Pilots Get CDs

Two More ABC Drama Pilots Get CDs By Pete Keeley February 15, 2012 Two more ABC drama pilots have picked up casting directors, Back Stage has confirmed."Gotham," from 20th TV, will be cast by the NYbased office of Beth Bowling and Kim Miscia. The pilot, written by "The River" executive producer Michael Green, is a police procedural with supernatural elements centering on a female cop who, in the course of pursuing an unsolved case, discovers a magical world hidden within NY City. The pilot is set to shoot in NY in mid March. Bowling/Miscia are also casting the CBS pilot " Trooper.""Zero Hour," from ABC Studios, will be cast by Ronna Kress. The pilot, written by 'Prison Break" creator Paul Scheuring, is about the longtime editor of a skeptics magazine who begins to question everything he believes when he's unwittingly pulled into a globe-spanning conspiracy. Kress generally casts film projects big in both budget and profile (recent credits include the upcoming actioner "G.I. Joe: Retaliation" and Tim Burton's animated "Frankenweenie"), but "Zero Hour" seems of a scope consistent with Kress's feature work. Shooting will get under way in Montreal in March. Two More ABC Drama Pilots Get CDs By Pete Keeley February 15, 2012 Two more ABC drama pilots have picked up casting directors, Back Stage has confirmed."Gotham," from 20th TV, will be cast by the NYbased office of Beth Bowling and Kim Miscia. The pilot, written by "The River" executive producer Michael Green, is a police procedural with supernatural elements centering on a female cop who, in the course of pursuing an unsolved case, discovers a magical world hidden within NY City. The pilot is set to shoot in NY in mid March. Bowling/Miscia are also casting the CBS pilot "Trooper.""Zero Hour," from ABC Studios, will be cast by Ronna Kress. The pilot, written by 'Prison Break" creator Paul Scheuring, is about the longtime editor of a skeptics magazine who begins to question everything he believes when he's unwittingly pulled into a globe-spanning conspiracy. Kress generally casts film projects big in both budget and profile (recent credits include the upcoming actioner "G.I. Joe: Retaliation" and Tim Burton's animated "Frankenweenie"), but "Zero Hour" seems of a scope consistent with Kress's feature work. Shooting will get under way in Montreal in March.

Not such a long time ago: Lost's Emilie p Ravin Attempts to Tame your pet

Emilie p Ravin and Robert Carlyle, Not Such A Long Time Ago In the event you thought Once Upon a Time's undertake Beauty as well as the Animal would stay completely accurate for the whimsical, dark fairytale, Lost's Emilie p Ravin includes a few words to suit your needs: "There's no singing which we've not any dancing clocks or anything either." Exclusive: Not such a long time ago Casts Lost's Emilie p Ravin as Belle In Sunday's episode (8/7c, ABC), the actress who once donned a shaggy hairpiece and toted an outrageous-searching squirrel baby around inside the final season of ABC's island mystery series will transform into Belle, an frequently odd and bookish youthful lady who's unaware of her true beauty. Much like while using other Disney princesses who've made their approach to the series, Once takes a seniors, adult approach in showing Belle. "She's a real significant grounded youthful lady," p Ravin states. "She still desires to furthermore what's expected from the lady in mythic land, that's basically to merely stay in the castle, marry Gaston [Sage Brocklebank], probably have lots of children and many types of that." When her household is faced by having an ultimatum - Rumplestiltskin (Robert Carlyle) will save you their kingdom in exchange for Belle - she decides to select him. "It definitely is been her dream being the brave one," p Ravin describes. "In this particular scenario, it's to be able to save her family creating a sacrifice. She loves her father, and many anybody, sherrrd like to be able to save him diversely [than] the first story, but nevertheless basically." P Ravin's beauty will endeavour to tame your pet. In this particular situation, the heartless and conniving Rumplestiltskin might be the savage. "It's going from being his captive to her being on trips inside the castle, being more fun around him," p Ravin states. "She begins to know he is not that frightening from the guy, he just thinks he's. There's really another side to him, which scares him because he sees her realizing that. He is not familiar with letting his guard lower whatsoever. He's no belief that anybody would love him, as well as love him or really take proper care of him. Exclusive: Captain America's Sebastian Stan heads not to such a long time ago "Each of them start changing," she continues. "She becomes thinking about helping him to know that he's this really awesome, interesting guy which he gives her a little more confidence inside the situation that she's in - that it may be much less bad when she think chances are it will be rather a awful experience." Just more expensive a happily ever after. No less than not. (P Ravin will return in the later episode to continue Belle's story.) "Everything does not always finish off happy with a dance or possibly an audio lesson,Inch p Ravin states. Look for a sneak look of p Ravin as Belle below: Not such a long time ago airs Sundays at 8/7c on ABC.

Bill O'Reilly Becomes a Supporter for... Ellen DeGeneres?

Bill O'Reilly, Ellen DeGeneres Ellen DeGeneres may have found a surprising new shopping buddy! DeGeneres recently became a spokesperson for JC Penney, but conservative group One Million Moms protested, claiming that the retail chain was jumping on the "pro-gay bandwagon" and calling for JC Penney to fire DeGeneres. On Wednesday's O'Reilly Factor, conservative pundit Bill O'Reilly spoke out in favor of DeGeneres and JC Penney's decision to retain her as their spokesperson. "I don't think that's the spirit of America," he said. "What is the difference between the McCarthy-era communitst blacklist of the '50s and the Million Moms saying, 'Hey, JCPenney and all you other stores, don't you hire any gay people. Don't you dare.' What's the difference?... A conservative group in the country is asking a private company to fire an American citizen based on her lifestyle. I don't think that's correct." Watch videos of Bill O'Reilly O'Reilly clarified that he supported the One Million Moms and other traditional-valued shoppers for speaking up and boycotting JC Penney, but for him, the issue was about ethical business practices. Earlier, the One Million Moms released the following statement: "By jumping on the pro-gay bandwagon, JC Penney is attempting to gain a new target market and in the process will lose customers with traditional values that have been faithful to them over all these years... The majority of JC Penney shoppers will be offended and choose to no longer shop there." Check out photos of Ellen DeGeneres On her talk show, DeGeneres initially joked, "Being gay or pro-gay isn't a bandwagon. You don't get a free ride anywhere. There's no music... Occasionally we'll sing 'We Are Family.' But that's about it." But she also addressed the topic seriously. "This organization doesn't think that I should be the spokesperson because I am gay... So they wanted to have me fired, and I'm proud to say that JC Penney stuck by their decision to make me their spokesperson... I really want to thank everyone for supporting me. If you don't know me very well... here are the values that I stand for: I stand for honesty, equality, kindness, compassion, treating people the way you want to be treated and helping those in need. To me, those are traditional vlues. That's what I stand for." Whose side are you on?