Kristin Cavallari: Engagement Gossips Not The Situation

First Launched: November 21, 2011 4:02 PM EST Credit: Getty Premium La, Calif. -- Caption Kristin Cavallari sometimes seems within the Moving Stone second Annual AMA after-party at Moving Stone Restaurant And Lounge in La on November 20, 2011Kristin Cavallari is not engaged to boyfriend, Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, the star told Access Hollywoods Billy Rose rose bush on Monday. Not the situation, Kristin told Billy, when asked for in regards to the latest rumor this time around around from Existence & Style which mentioned she used to be more engaged to Jay. Id be wearing my ring when was the problem, Kristin added. In the previous interview the other day, Kristin confirmed to Billy they and Jay were back together again when she shot lower another report (also from Existence & Style) suggesting she'd an affair with Scott Disick, Kourtney Kardashians baby father. The mag, which told Access the other day it stands by its verifying one hundred percent, mentioned the two had the bond previously, while Kourtney and Scott had separate. Its really disrespectful in my opinion and Im in the committed relationship, Kristin mentioned in the report. Its disrespectful in my opinion and Jay. Kristin is predicted to appear on Tuesdays Dwts final on ABC. Just worked out now Im practicing my dance while using orchestra on stage. Im dancing tomorrow evening for your DWTS finale, she Tweeted on Monday. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All rights reserved. These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

REVIEW: Happy Feet Two Is Too Much of an Almost-Good Thing

Australian director George Miller’s Happy Feet was one of the surprise pleasures of the 2006 moviegoing year. The story was simple: A young Emperor penguin who has no skill for singing, a necessary skill in wooing a mate, discovers instead that he has a flair for dancing. The picture was fanciful and breezy and, particularly for a big-budget animation feature, showed a wonderful lightness of touch. And it didn’t hurt that Savion Glover choreographed the dance moves of the main character, a chubby, awkward-elegant little guy named Mumble, voiced by Elijah Wood. Miller, it would seem, has the golden touch when it comes to sequels: In addition to directing Mad Max and The Road Warrior, Miller also gave us one of the finest children’s movies ever made, Babe: Pig in the City, even more inventive, ambitious and delightful than its predecessor — wonderful in its own right — Chris Noonan’s Babe. But while Happy Feet Two fills the basic requirements of a decent sequel, it doesn’t stretch beyond them. Wood returns as Mumble, now grown and married to his lady love Gloria. (P!nk provides Gloria’s supple, mellifluous speaking and singing voice.) Mumble and Gloria have a son, Erik (Ava Acres), who — get this — can’t dance. Though, as we learn, he can sing. But long before we get to that revelation, Happy Feet Two meanders all over the Antarctic, plotwise: It seems to begin in what could be the middle and heads off into several directions before settling on one. The central drama involves the fact that Erik and Mumble have been separated from Gloria and the other penguins by a giant glacier, which has stranded the Emperor penguin community, preventing them from finding food. The story — written by Miller, Warren Coleman, Gary Eck and Paul Livingston — takes too long to get cooking and then doesn’t quite heat up enough. And though the picture is impressive looking, particularly in 3D, is “impressive” really what we’re after in a supposedly gentle story about a little penguin who needs to find his way in the world? The musical sequences — which include renditions of songs as disparate as Mama Said Knock You Out and the theme from Rawhide — are elaborate but unmemorable (even though Glover again provides some of the choreography). But those of you who will be dragged to Happy Feet Two this weekend — you know who you are — shouldn’t find the experience too painful, thanks to a handful of supporting performances. Robin Williams, who’s sometimes too overbearing in real-life live action, makes a great cartoon-character voice. He returns as the possibly politically incorrect Ramon, the randy Latino penguin who toddles away from his pals in search of true love — or at least lust — and finds it with hot-cha-cha penguin chick Carmen (Sofa Vergara). Williams also provides the voice for Lovelace, the loopy, sweaterclad love god who comes off as a cross between Barry White and Sun Ra. And Brad Pitt and Matt Damon show up as a pair of quibbling krill who decide they’re unhappy with their position at the bottom of the food chain and decide to do something about it. But my favorite character — and one who, like Ramon, is probably more than a little politically incorrect — is the Mighty Sven, a winged maybe-penguin who earns the adoration of penguinkind for his ability to fly. As Sven, Azaria puts on the heaviest Swedish Chef accent possible — he has a grand time noodling around with choppy cadences and swooping vowels. Happy Feet Two is just too big and overloaded — too much of an almost-good thing. At least Azaria gives it the soupon of bad taste it sorely needs. Follow Stephanie Zacharek on Twitter. Follow Movieline on Twitter.

8 Possible Contenders to Replace Regis Philbin on Live!

Regis Philbin On Friday, Regis Philbin leaves devoted Live! with Regis and Kelly viewers with 28 years' worth of memories... and a hole in their hearts. Mornings just won't be the same without Reege. Who could possibly fill the chair next to Kelly Ripa once the parade of temporary co-hosts (starting with Jerry Seinfeld) have eased the transition? Already really busy guys Jeff Probst, Neil Patrick Harris, Anderson Cooper and Ryan Seacrest couldn't possibly have time for the gig, could they? So who's it going to be? Let's take a look at eight possible contenders:Regis Philbin reflects on his career, fame and "the Tweeter"1. Andy CohenFor Him: The Watch What Happens: Live host had good chemistry with Ripa during a guest-hosting gig, he knows all about working with sassy women and can cut through the yammer to make his point under pressure. He's also based in NY.Against Him: He's not as recognized a name outside the Bravo universe.2. Mark ConsuelosFor Him: The soap star has filled in for Philbin, hosted his own show (Age of Love) and presumably has chemistry to spare with Kelly, his wife.Against Him: That chemistry might be cute in small doses, but after a while, will it go all Eyes Wide Shut on us? Or worse, could our familiarity with their picture-perfect marriage breed contempt?Regis Philbin reveals he's leaving Live! over contract issues3. Carson KressleyFor Him: The Dancing with the Starsalum and former Queer Eye fashion maven has warmed Philbin's seat before andis a natural improviser.Against Him: Kressley is certainly charismatic, but every day? We see him adding intermittent spice to the conversation, but not necessarily leading it.4. Mario LopezFor Him: The Extra correspondent is a whiz at on-the-fly interviews and has hosted several seasons of America's Best Dance Crew. (Hey, it's still hosting!)Against Him: If producers want a Latin guy with dimples sitting next to Kelly, they're just going to hire Consuelos.5. Ralph MacchioFor Him: Daniel-san has proven to be quick-witted and charming in past fill-in stints. He also amassed a multigenerational new fan base as the darling of Dancing last season. Plus: He's a NYer, so there's no need to relocate.Against Him: Frankly, we don't see much of a downside.6. Cameron MathisonFor Him: He's pals with Ripa, has hosting experience, is part of the ABC family and is at loose ends now that the future of All My Children online has gone south.Against Him: Two former soap stars might be crowding the daytime demo. Ripa needs a broadcaster at her side.7. Jerry O'ConnellFor Him: The genial actor (everything from Kangaroo Jack to TV's The Defenders) has co-hosted with Ripa and did himself proud. Plus: The guy is kind of a riot.Against Him: He and wife Rebecca Romijn are working actors based in Los Angeles.8. Betty WhiteFor Her: Hilarious, irreverent and beloved? Check, check and check. Longevity-wise, White is probably the only candidate who can come close to Philbin's bona fides.Against Her: How to put this? She's almost 90.Who do you think should get the job?

Rapper Immortal Technique Reviews Immortals, Invokes Kubrick, Slams Star Wars

I’ve said it before: Next Movie’s “Rappers Review Movies” video series is ingenious. The latest rhymer to play Ebert with Hollywood’s new releases is NYC-based Immortal Technique, a lyricist who frequently uses his songs to draw attention to socio-economic and political disparities. Taking on Tarsem’s Greek actioner Immortals, he drops some serious conscious commentary on even greater issues: Namely, how much Clash of the Titans and the next-gen Star Wars movies totally sucked. PREACH! Well, first Immortal Technique invokes Kubrick’s name in discussing “that raw element of humanity,” then praises Mickey Rourke for being “the illest bad guy.” He moves on to the work of art that is naked (via body double, I’m pretty sure) Freida Pinto, disappointed that her sex scene is “G-rated.” Onto dialogue, the spoken words — Immortal Technique’s specialty! “It wasn’t that kind of cheesy Phantom Menace, Clone Wars [dialogue] where we were all expecting a great movie,” he pontificates. “Lucas, did you write this on the toilet six hours before the script was due?” And there’s still more yet in Immortal Technique’s immortal Immortals review. Watch it below, and hit the link to watch all of Next Movie’s archived rapper reviews. Get More: For more from NextMovie: Trailers | Movies | DVD & Blu-Ray Immortal Technique Reviews ‘Immortals’ [Next Movie]

Movember Mustache Movie Madness: 6 Great Cop 'Staches

By Jim Gibbons Every year throughout the month of November, males grow mustaches to assist raise cancer-fighting funds for that Livestrong and Cancer Of The Prostate Fundamentals. It is a month-lengthy effort to alter the face area of men's health known as Movember. Because the seem of 'staches growing worldwide transmits a macho signal around the world, one starts to compulsively contemplate the numerous amazing mustaches males have carried in movies through the years. Let us start with a glance at a well known film profession well-known because of its prowess within the proud mustache tradition: Cops! Danny Glover as Roger Murtaugh within the "Lethal Weapon" franchise Roger Murtaugh would be a solid cop for a long time, however when he started his 50th birthday by shaving his beard right into a mustache, he went from as being a good cop obtaining the job finished for an exceptional lawman taking lower drug cartels and Asian mob procedures. Murtaugh's 'stache was "too old with this s---" within the first "Lethal Weapon" but stored kicking and kicking ass for 3 more films. Most would claim his partner Martin Riggs (Mel Gibson) would be a bigger answer to his success, try not to overlook his other constant companion: the mustache. Gary Oldman as Jim Gordon in "Batman Starts," "The Dark Dark night" and "The Dark Dark night Increases" The mustachioed Jim Gordon emerged with the ranks within the mob-heavy, corruption-filled cops and crooks culture of Gotham City. Among the couple of clean copsevident not only by his actions but by his reliable 'stacheGordon befriended the Batman, assisted save Gotham from destruction as a result of Ra's Al Ghul, faced served by the Joker and resided to inform the storyplot. And that he was marketed to Commissioner along the way. A 'stache-less guy may have gone Andy Griffith, shaved his mo and headed for that country, although not Jim Gordon. Reginald VelJohnson as Sgt. Al Powell in "Die Hard" and "Die Hard 2" Sure he began like a body fat cop delicately patrolling his beat while gobbling lower snack cakes, but he saved John McClane's existence and made certain we'd have the ability to enjoy three (possibly four?) more "Die Hard" films. A awesome mind in hot situations, Powell's voice breezing with the whiskers of his sturdy mustache right into a walkie-talkie steadied McClane inside a sticky situation at Nakatomi Tower and assuredly assisted to steady his hands when he required to take lower a crazed, machine gun-carrying psycho. And, on the non-imaginary note, Reginald VelJohnson's mighty mustache performance as Powell paved the way in which for just one of TV's most steadfast cop-stache's, Carl Winslow's fuzzy caterpillar of "InformationInch fame! Seth Rogen as Officer Michaels in "Superbad" Sporting a thin Hulk Hogan-style horseshoe of face fuzz, Officer Michaels might not have been an excellent cophell, he might not have even been a great copbut he earned a big difference for just one youthful McLovin and often that is what really matters. He might make light from the serious business of police force, but he sure was seriously interested in that 'stache. Eddie Murphy as Detective Axel Foley within the "Beverly Hill Cop" trilogy Even thinking about lots of competition like Rogen's Officer Michaels, Axel Foley is perhaps easily the funniest mustache-sporting cop to sophistication the big screen. However, even Hightower fans can't argue against Axel F's claim that they can the very best cop-'stache theme music within the good reputation for film. Possibly applying the effective detective 'stache abilities of fellow Detroit fan of sports Magnum P.I., Foley's mo was as steadfast an accessory as his Lions jacket and, together with his laugh-inducing investigative techniques, assisted him take lower murderers and counterfeiters miles from his home within the Motor City. Bruce Willis as Detective Jack Mosley in "16 Blocks" Bruce Willis is renowned for playing bad ass cops like McClane, however when he utilized the energy from the mustache to experience drunk, lower-and-out detective Jack Mosley, he still handled to create paunchy old researchers appear tough as nails. Now, maybe he handled bad ass status through his heroic actions because he saved a cake baking witness from dying as a result of corrupt cops, however i think the classic cop-'stache certainly assisted accomplish it! Jim Gibbons is definitely an assistant editor at Dark Equine Comics along with a third year Movember participant. You are able to follow his mustache growth progress and donate to his Movember efforts at http://mobro.co/jimgibbons, and follow him on Twitter at @EnemyOfPeanuts.

Exclusive Sneak Look: SVU's Captain Cragen Is able to Go Undercover

Dann Florek Sure, he's been the mind from the special sufferers unit going back 12 years (and was top boss around the original Law & Order for 3 years before that). But about this week's episode of Law & Order: SVU, fans might find Captain Cragen (Dann Florek) as they have never witnessed him before when he goes undercover. Within this exclusive clip from Wednesday's episode (airing at 10/9c on NBC), Cragen realizes he fits the description for any mail-order Russian Bride customer (a lonely, mature guy with money) and volunteers themself to do the job to ADA Cabot (Stephanie March). Although he freely confesses he most likely has not been undercover since before Cabot being born, he's ready for that challenge. Exclusive: SVU drafts Treat Williams for guest place "Remember, Captain, regardless of how tempting it may be, you can't get intimate having a suspect," Cabot alerts him. "It'll undermine your credibility at trial." "I'll attempt to control myself," he states. Watch the exclusive clip here: How can you think Capt. Cragen is going to do undercover?

Jennie Garth To Star In & Produce ABC Familys Comedy Pilot Village People

EXCLUSIVE: 90210 alumna Jennie Garth remains attracted on since the lead in ABC Family’s half-hour comedy pilot Village People, from creator Meg DeLoatch. The project concentrates on Alexa (Garth), only one, high-powered career lady who retreats into a baby in the teen mother — whom she eventually eventually ends up being careful of too. Furthermore to starring, Garth may even executive result in the pilot alongside DeLoatch. Garth recently reprises her role as Kelly Taylor round the CW’s 90210 reboot. Round the comedy side, she starred round the WB series A Few Things I Like About Yourself.

REVIEW: A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas Throws Off a Few Sparks, Then Fizzles

The great news about A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas is that it features some of the most original 3-D effects this side of Avatar: Raw-egg splatter comin’ right at ya, shockeroo Claymation penises that’ll rock your world, nativity Jesuses blasting into the sky and lots of mystical-looking marijuana smoke wafting straight off the screen and into your very own lungs, visually speaking at least. The not-so-great news is that A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas lacks the freewheeling, generous spirit of the first two Harold & Kumar movies and tries to make up for that lack with extra crudeness. The picture is extremely funny in places, and at times its sense of daring nudges close to brilliance. But the rest of the time, this extravaganza of tastelessness is working so hard to shock us that its recurring jolts settle into a kind of numbing dullness. It’s an extravaganza of bad taste that in the end just tastes bad. Several years have passed since the higher-and-high jinks of the 2008 Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay, and Harold (John Cho) and Kumar (Kal Penn, back in action after his White House stint) are barely in touch. Harold is a Wall Street hotshot who’s happily settled, in a big house, with his wife, Maria (Paula Garcs). Kumar is living in their old apartment, a nest of empty pizza boxes and crumpled sofa cushions, self-medicating after his breakup with his girlfriend, Vanessa (Danneel Harris). Harold has overachieved in all areas but one: He and Maria have been trying for a year to conceive a child; Kumar, having drifted out of medical school on a waft of smoke, has underperformed in all areas but one: Vanessa appears at his door, testily, to inform him that she’s pregnant. Adulthood beckons our two hapless heroes, and in a big way. Then a magic spliff reunites the two friends, but it also causes a passel of trouble involving Maria’s stern, impossible-to-please papa (the great Danny Trejo), the virgin daughter of a Ukrainian mobster (he’s played by Elias Koteas) and an assortment of characters including the toddler daughter of Harold’s new, and very straitlaced, best friend, Todd (Thomas Lennon). During the course of A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas, little Ava will be introduced to pot, cocaine and ecstasy — and she loves it all! That’s a pretty daring move in a contemporary culture where children are mini-potentates who must be protected from bad influences at all costs, and Ava’s blissed-out giggles (she’s played by triplets Ashley, Chloe and Hannah Coss) make for the movie’s silliest, most subversive moments. Technically, A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas is something of a wonder: Director Todd Strauss-Schulson and writers Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg (who created the characters and have written all three Harold & Kumar movies) have come up with some surprising and inventive ideas, including a goofy-gory Claymation dream sequence heralded by the portentous words, “Don’t worry — nothing bad ever happens in Claymation.” And there’s a big Radio City-style musical number featuring Neil Patrick Harris that balances off-color one-liners and sight gags with lavish ridiculousness. But A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas wobbles off the rails more often than it ought to. The first two Harold & Kumar movies made no effort to stamp out racial stereotypes; instead, they reveled in them. But this third installment, as visually clever as it is, relies too much on dumb, crude jock humor: There seem to be more buxom, semi-naked girls clattering around in high heels than I recall from either of the earlier pictures. And a sequence in which Harris reveals that he’s not really gay but just fakes it so he can get girls seems genuinely perverse, and not in the good way: Maybe watching Harris ogle the comely cuties in his chorus line is supposed to be funny, but it just comes off as crass and forced (though you do have to give the writers extra points for managing to work the presence of Jesus, as a nightclub impresario no less, into the whole absurd affair). As a fan of the first two Harold & Kumar movies, I wanted to love A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas. And I did get a kick out of the way Kumar, after Harold accidentally shoots Santa in the face, stitches old St. Nick back up, good as new. That moment is perhaps the truest measure of their friendship, a highlight of their joint adventure. But the rest of A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas is 2-D in its heart. Follow Stephanie Zacharek on Twitter. Follow Movieline on Twitter.

Russia a hard sell for indies

'How Not to Rescue a Princess'Russia is becoming an increasingly hard sell for independent movies.In a country where box office broke through the $1 billion barrier last year, local film's share of that coin has plunged from 30% five years ago to just 13% now. Half-year figures this year show box office at $603 million, up 8% on the same period in 2010, suggesting Russia is on course for another billion-dollar-plus year. Most of the box office is taken by Hollywood blockbusters.The figures reflect an increase in ticket prices admission are slightly up by 1.7%, according to St. Petersburg-based Nevafilm Research."Russian audiences have lost faith in the brand of Russian movies," says local producer Anatoly Maksimov.He is banking on the success of the release of his film (produced in association with Paul Heth and Sony Picture Russia topper Michael Schlicht's company Monumental Pictures) "Vysotsky: Thank God I'm Alive!"It's a $12 million Russian-language biopic about a renowned Soviet-era singer, actor and playwright Vladimir Vysotsky, who became an emblem for a generation stymied by the dreary days of the 1970s.It's slated for a 1,500-print Dec. 1 release with a major P&A campaign.Indie imports find it a tough market, although "The Nutcracker in 3D" took in $13.7 million, while "The Tourist" made $18.9 million.Number of screens: 2,528Number of 3D screens: 1,181Top indie distribs and box office*: Central Partnership ($100 million); Paradise ($30 million); Caro Premier/Caro Prokat ($28.49 million); Nashe Kino ($24.95 million); Bazelevs ($22.8 million)Typical minimum guarantee paid: Not availableTop 5 indie films: "Six Degrees of Separation" ($22.8 million); "How Not to Rescue a Princess" ($19 million); "The Tourist" ($18.9 million); "The Nutcracker in 3D" ($13.7 million); "Lucky Trouble" ($12.4 million)Box office share split between distributors and exhibitors: 50/50Upcoming indie pickups: "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark," "Red State," "The Thing," "Everything Must Go," "Immortals"* half-year figures only Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com