Michael Fassbender: 'Shame' Made Me Go a 'Little Bit Loopy' (VIDEO)

Michael Fassbender is about one inch away from becoming a household name. The German-born Irish actor has enjoyed a breakthrough 2011, with roles in everything from 'Jane Eyre' to 'X-Men: First Class,' where he starred as Erik Lehnsherr -- better known as Magneto. His role in the critically acclaimed new drama 'Shame,' however, might be his biggest challenge yet. Fresh on the heels of his performance as Carl Jung in the David Cronenberg-directed 'A Dangerous Method,' Fassbender stars in the NC-17 drama as Brandon, a Manhattan-based sex addict struggling under the weight of his desires. Quiet and methodical, Fassbender nails the role (pardon the pun) and will likely be among the five Best Actor nominees this year. Moviefone caught up with him earlier this year at the Toronto International Film Festival to -- what else -- talk about 'Shame,' sex and full-frontal nudity. Michael Fassbender: Journey Through the Ages That Michael Fassbender sure is the master of period pieces. From Spartan times to the swingin' '60s, Fassbender proves he can tackle any era. '300''Jane Eyre'A Dangerous Method'Band of Brothers''Inglourious Basterds''X-Men: First Class'Shame See All Moviefone Galleries » Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Your Home Sink

Ryan Sampson in "Your Home Sink" A Rose rose bush Theater presentation from the play by 50 percent operates by Tom Wells. Directed by Tamara Harvey. Sets and costumes, Ben Gems lighting, Oliver Fenwick appear, Matt McKenzie. Opened up up November 23, 2011 examined November 25. Running time: 2 Several hours, 10 MIN.With: Leah Brotherhead, Lisa Palfrey, Steffan Rhodri, Andy Hurry, Ryan Sampson.Within the 19 fifties and sixties, 'kitchen sink drama' meant realist plays about British working class figures locked in impoverished social conditions railing against their lot. Tom Wells' invocation in the term inside the title of his new play invites us to consider how close or far his story and our occasions originate from when the phrase was produced. Furthermore, it, in the clever-to-the-point-of-cloying stroke that covers a bad tone in the play as well as the production, describes a genuine domestic appliance whose perennially degeneration stands in metaphorically for your internal existence in the Yorkshire family that's who owns it. That is, basically, a far more satisfying, gentler provincial British story: drain drama for age therapy. Gay, sensitive little brother Billy (the astonishing Ryan Sampson) satisfies his imagine participating in London art school, but runs aground when his teachers and sophistication mates realize that his portraits of Dolly Parton are sincere, unsure kitsch. His sister Sophie (Leah Brotherhead), an ambitious jujitsu professional, continues to be courted by Pete (Andy Hurry), a sweet-tempered plumber who can't finish a sentence, drives a pink van, and whose only living relative can be a stylish-hop loving, pot-offering grandmother. Milkman father Martin (Steffan Rhodri) is at denial the superstores are rendering his self-possessed business obsolete, while matriarch Kath (Lisa Palfrey), who works just like a school lunchlady and crossing guard, is just trying to retain the family together. Wells can be a skilled youthful author: The play's structure is tight, and quotable lines abound. You will discover handful of moments when Wells makes overt mention of the a worldwide beyond the family sphere, but hanging outdoors the play's frame -- and delivering it considerable relevance -- might be the larger context of financial recession, globalization, and public service cuts, which can make the script's control over existence round the precarious boundary between lower-middle-class getting-by as well as the economic abyss feel timely. This adds gravitas with a imaginary world that teeters consistently round the side of twee. The heavens bring lots of emotional truth for his or her roles (with Sampson a standout since the febrile, vulnerable Billy), there is however an anger under the top story that both script, and Tamara Harvey's production, disassociate with touching. Every character is revealed being frustrated and unrealized, however microcosm feels safe and padded, and there's nothing at risk the Dolly Parton tunes together with a cuppa tea can't make wiser. A late thought explaining why Sophie is relationship-shy arrives of nowhere we haven't received a reasonable reason to stress that something's really wrong along with her. Even Kath's large Christmas Day meltdown, when she attacks the sink getting a hammer and harangues your family about its capacity change, feels more awesome than desperate. Thus play and production may, ultimately, feed into old-fashioned stereotypes concerning the simplicity small-town folk. One looks toward future plays through which this promising author emerges within the new-writing hothouse, and allows products to obtain a little messier. Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com

Katy Perry, Steve Buscemi to Host Saturday Night Live

Katy Perry She's been to studio 8H before, but when Katy Perry returns to Saturday Night Live next month, she'll have a few more responsibilities. The singer, 27, will host for the first time on Dec. 10, TVGuide.com has confirmed. Robyn - who is currently touring with Perry - will be the musical guest that evening. Katy Perry video pulled from Sesame Street Steve Buscemi will host for his second time on Dec. 3 with The Black Keys slated to perform. As previously reported, Jimmy Fallon will return to his old stomping grounds to host SNL for the first time on Dec. 17. Michael Bublé will perform on the show, the series' last episode before Christmas. Perry previously appeared as the musical guest in Sept. 2010. She made headlines during the episode when she appeared in a sketch wearing a cleavage-bearing Elmo T-shirt soon after a Sesame Street skit she appeared in was cut because of complaints about her low-cut top. Watch videos from Saturday Night Live Perry's husband, Russell Brand, hosted the show back in February. Watch Katy Perry's SNL skit here: How do you think Perry will do as host?

Frears to helm 'Bengali Detective'

FrearsBrit helmer Stephen Frears and scribe D.V. DeVincentis, who previously teamed on "High Fidelity" and "Lay the Favorite," are set to work together once again, as the duo are set to respectively direct and write Fox Searchlight's English-language feature adaptation of documentary "The Bengali Detective."Philip Cox directed the original. Native Voice Films' docu followed intrepid private eye Rajesh Ji as he explores Calcutta's criminal underworld while pursuing his dream to dance on Indian TV. Film took a look at modern India through the eyes of an unlikely hero.Ridley and Tony Scott's Scott Free banner will produce. Fox Searchlight execs Zola Mashariki and Richard Gold will oversee development for the studio.Frears, who has Oscar nominations for directing "The Queen" and "The Grifters," last directed the Gemma Arterton starrer "Tamara Drewe."DeVincentis, who co-wrote and appeared in the 1997 comedy "Grosse Pointe Blank" with John Cusack, recently adapted Bob Powers' novel "You Are a Miserable Excuse for a Hero" for producer Mark Gordon.Frears is repped by ICM, while UTA and Management 360 rep DeVincentis. Contact Jeff Sneider at jeff.sneider@variety.com

Warner Bros Teams With Amazons LOVEFiLM For Uk Digital Distribution

LONDON and BURBANK, Calif. 17th November 2011: Warner Bros. has signed a substantial film distribution agreement with LOVEFiLM it absolutely was introduced today by Josh Berger, Leader & Controlling Director, Warner Bros. Uk, Ireland & The nation and Simon Calver, Leader, LOVEFiLM. The multi-year, multi-layered pact offers clients wider choice plus much more utilization of Warner Bros. content across a number of options. The sale spans LOVEFiLMs digital subscription, download to own and ppv services, additionally to Warner Bros. high quality SVOD service WarnerFilms. A distinctive second window subscription pay TV deal will dsicover Warner Bros.’ recent and forthcoming film releases put in LOVEFiLMs Watch Online service using the LOVEFiLM Player, either while using pc or accessible through the new the new sony PlayStation3, Ipad, an growing quantity of web-enabled Televisions and Blu-ray players, after which this year Microsoft Xbox 360 360 360. Movies available at the outset of the sale in December includes The Dark Dark evening, The Hangover, Gran Torino and Sex as well as the City 2. And, inside the coming several days and years, LOVEFiLM clients, who subscribe to streaming within their package, will have a way to right away watch an ordinary flow of Warner Bros. latest movies. Underscoring both companies persistence for giving clients a comprehensive-different number of options to look at Warner Bros. content, the sale is constantly increase the risk for art galleries film releases available for sale or rent digitally via LOVEFiLMs market-leading DVD and Blu-ray subscription rental service, through which Digital video disks and Blu-sun sun rays will probably be available by publish two several weeks after release, from 2012 and via Warner Bros. high quality SVOD funnel, WarnerFilms. Scheduled by Warner Bros. and offering a great selection of recent and classic movies from Warner Bros. portfolio of game game titles, WarnerFilms provides 24 several hours every day on-demand utilization of 28 movies at anybody time with seven new game game titles added every week. Departing comments round the agreement, Josh Berger, Leader and Controlling Director, Warner Bros. Uk, Ireland and also the country mentioned, This significant deal with LOVEFiLM which is parent company Amazon . com . com takes a throughout approach to delivering Warner Bros.’ top class movies across multiple business lines. Now, LOVEFiLM clients will like different choices of experiencing great film content, using the convenience the service continues to be noted for. Jeffrey R. Schlesinger, Leader, Warner Bros. Worldwide Television Distribution added: The establishment from the second pay window with LOVEFiLM is a crucial evolution in the way films are produced designed for viewing inside the Uk in ever-simpler ways. Importantly, the dwelling in the deal guarantees our films still retain their value to linear and non linear operators following this window as well as the lengthy-term. Simon Calver, Boss of LOVEFiLM, added: Simon Calver, Boss of LOVEFiLM, added: This major deal evolves our partnership with Warner Bros. and offers LOVEFiLM people exclusive utilization of world-class movies across multiple platforms. We are dedicated to delivering the most effective entertainment service possible giving our people the information they require round the platforms from the choice.

Felicity Manley, Warren Beatty to Fall crazily for each other in Untitled Howard Hughes Film

Forget May-December romances that certain is a lot more like February-December. Deadline reviews Warren Beatty has selected 2011 It-Girl Felicity Manley since the female lead for his untitled Howard Hughes biopic, that's still looking for financing. Manley, who began inside the Sundance sensation 'Like Crazy,' would play a young lady in the relationship with Hughes's driver, who eventually falls for your eccentric billionaire (Beatty). Unsure yet on who'll play Hughes's driver, but Justin Timberlake and Alden Ehrenreich are the youthful stars up for your role. Also being spoken about for your film: Jack Nicholson, Alec Baldwin, Owen Wilson and Beatty's wife, Annette Bening. Beatty was last seen onscreen inside the 2001 disaster 'Town & Country.' Since 1990, he's only came out in five films. Manley is seen now in 'Like Crazy.' [via Deadline] [Photo: Getty] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Fake 'Jack and Jill' Twitter Account: More amusing In comparison to Movie? [UPDATE]

Because the day wouldn't be complete without another 'Jack and Jill' publish: some merry pranksters have setup an imitation consider the considerably-destroyed film on Twitter. "NO SPOILERS, there's however a massive athlete cameo in 'Jack & Jill,'" reads the feed. "His title rhymes with Paquille So Real, but that's all we're saying!!!! Please RT." Funny, or as @JackNJillMovie would say, "LOL. Just thinking about something from #JackAndJill LOL!!!" Unsure who's adjusting the fake Twitter account (sadly, it probably isn't Armond White-colored), but, well carried out all involved. You'll be able to stay with the fake take into account your snarky 'Jack and Jill' needs this link. 'Jack and Jill' is at theaters now. UPDATE: The account remains shut lower, so save time before next link unless of course obviously you uncover error screens amusing. EARLIER: Really the only reviews which are positive for 'Jack and Jill' [Photo: The brand new the new sony] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook