Joe Carnahan to reboot Death Wish

Joe Carnahan has clearly got a thing for grizzled, take-no-shit leading men in rugged, testosterone-soaked thrillers. With The Grey currently scoring very decent reviews across the board, word is that Carnahan will follow that film up with a reboot of the Charles Bronson actioner Death Wish.Directed by Michael Winner and released back in 1974, Death Wish is a down and dirty revenge drama, in which Bronson play an average joe who turns into a gun-wielding vigilante when his wife is murdered by a gang of street punks. NY's resident muggers are suddenly in a world of trouble, as Bronson sets about slaying every ne'er do well who crosses his path.The film would go on to spawn four sequels, and MGM and Paramount clearly feel the time is right for a reboot, with Carnahan having reportedly signed on to occupy the director's chair.It's a move that makes sense, with Carnahan's Narc a good example of the director's familiarity with grimy, uncompromising material. No word as yet concerning when the film is expected to open, but who would bet against Liam Neeson snagging the leading role? If he can take a pack of timber wolves, we fancy him against a bunch of street thugs...

Wildhorn set for Broadway return

Frank Wildhorn tuner "Jekyll and Hyde" is getting a return run on Broadway, landing in Gotham in spring 2013 following a 25-week tour that launches in San Diego this fall.New production will star "American Idol" alum Constantine Maroulis -- previously on Broadway in "Rock of Ages" -- starring as the split-personality doc in a production helmed and choreographed by Jeff Calhoun ("Newsies")."Jekyll" may seem an unlikely Rialto return for Wildhorn given a recent Broadway track record that includes short-lived flops "Wonderland" last season and "Bonnie and Clyde" (also helmed by Calhoun) this season.But while Wildhorn rarely gets much love from NY critics or audiences, his work has proven extremely popular on the road and can serve as a box office magnet for regional presenters.The same could prove true for the latest incarnation of "Jekyll and Hyde," Wildhorn's longest-running creation on Broadway. Show's initial Rialto run, which also was preceded by a tour, played for more than 3 1/2 years in a stint that began in 1997.Conceived by Wildhorn and Steve Cuden, the tuner has music by Wildhorn and book and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse.New staging is produced by Nederlander Presentations. Tour kicks off Oct. 2 at San Diego's Civic Theater after a pre-tour stint Sept. 7-30 at the La Mirada Theater for the Performing Arts in La Mirada, Calif. Contact Gordon Cox at gordon.cox@variety.com

Which Means You Think You Are Able To Dance's Alex Da Silva Sentenced to ten years imprisonment in Rape Situation

Alex Da Silva Former Which Means You Think You Are Able To Dance choreographer Alex Da Silva continues to be sentenced to ten years imprisonment following a jury charged him on rape charges Friday, TMZ.com reviews. Da Silva, who done the Fox reality show throughout the very first four seasons, was charged of 1 count of rape and something count of assault using the intent to commit rape. Browse the relaxation of present day news The 43-year-old choreographer was arrested in '09 and billed using the rape and sexual assault of 4 ladies who were his dance students. The jury deadlocked around the remaining counts, that have been subsequently ignored. Da Silva has additionally been purchased to join up like a sex offender.

Electricity Comics, WB team for charitable organization

Electricity Comics and parent Warner Bros. introduced on Monday a multimillion-dollar, two-year campaign to fight hunger inside the Horn of Africa using images of legendary superheroes and promoted across ever Warner divisions.Justice League Of America Of America figures Superman, Batman, Question Lady, Eco-friendly Lantern, the Costly, Aquaman and Cyborg will probably be featured defined in silhouette in the African region inside the "We Could Be Heroes" campaign. Muscle of Warner Bros., Turner Broadcasting, Time Corporation. and Cinemax will partner in "creating numerous consumer impressions and creating most significantly needed knowledge of this crisis worldwide," the companies mentioned. They work effectively with three key humanitarian groups as partners. Over the following couple of years Save the children, Worldwide Save Committee and Whim Corps will equally share a business donation having a minimum of $2 million made up of money donations, worker matching funds and consumer matching funds."Warner Bros. features a extended good status for corporate philanthropy and outreach, which campaign happily continues that tradition," mentioned Warner Bros. chairman-Boss Craig Meyer. "We are an international company, which is a worldwide problem. By marshalling our understanding of consumer and fan engagement and creating global awareness, hopefully we're capable of inspire others to participate us in wanting to bo 'heroes' and extremely really make a difference." Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com

LL Awesome J Drawn on As Grammy Host

First Released: The month of january 18, 2012 10:34 AM EST Credit: Getty Images La, Calif. -- Caption LL Awesome J attends the 50th Anniversary celebration from the Monte Carlo TV Festival at Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel on June 9, 2010The 2012 Grammy Honours are going to get a bit more Awesome. Two-time Grammy champion LL Awesome J continues to be selected because the host of musics greatest evening, making them the very first host the honours ceremony has already established in seven years, Access Hollywood has confirmed. Im thrilled to participate Musics Greatest Evening, he stated inside a statement. I'll also have fond reminiscences of my first Grammy Honours and also to certainly be hosting the Grammy show, in the organization of a lot of other incredible artists, is really a dream become a reality. The 44-year-old star is really a Grammy favorite and it has located the Grammy Nominations Concert Live show since 2008. Previous hosts include Full Latifah who had been the shows last host in 2005 Rosie ODonnell, Billy Very, Jon Stewart and Ellen DeGeneres. Confirmed functions carrying out in the 54th Grammy Honours on Feb 12 on CBS at 8 PM ET/PT include Taylor Quick, Nicki Minaj, Kelly Clarkson, Jason Aldean, The Foo Martial artists and Bruno Mars. Copyright 2012 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Richard Threlkeld dies at 74

ABC News states veteran news correspondent Richard Threlkeld remains destroyed in the vehicle accident. The 74-year-old Threlkeld died Friday morning in Amagansett, N.Y., and was pronounced dead at Southampton Hospital. He were living nearby in East Hampton. Threlkeld, who labored for ABC News from 1982-89, spent almost all his career at CBS News, retiring in 1998. He will be a reporter, anchor and bureau chief for CBS more than two-and-a-half decades. He covered the Persian Gulf War as well as the Vietnam War, the Patty Hearst kidnapping and trial, as well as the murder of Robert F. Kennedy. His final assignment at CBS was as Moscow correspondent. Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com