Hollywood DI, Sony, Blackmagic demo workflow

Digital image technology took another step forward with a demonstration earlier this month on The Lot in West Hollywood. At the event, post-production house Hollywood DI, Sony Electronics and Blackmagic Design showed for the first time the processing of the Sony F65 camera's RAW and SRFile footage using Blackmagic Design's DaVinci Resolve software.The demo footage was shot on Sony's CineAlta F65 8K camera and encoded to the SRFile format using a soon-to-be released version of Resolve. "For a modern post house like Hollywood DI that specializes in file-based workflow for filmmakers and TV shows, it's imperative that we find the most robust and cost-effective tools to deliver our editing, color correction and finishing services." said Neil Smith, managing director of Hollywood DI. "Taking the F65 RAW data out of the camera and converting it to SRFile format for editing and conforming projects using DaVinci Resolve is a remarkable achievement. The camera and software incorporate many SMPTE standards that facilitate the easy exchange of digital content between production and post systems. Our FLOworks methodology for digital content creation and delivery complements the IIF ACES specification perfectly.""The American Society of Cinematographers Technology Committee has been working closely with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Sci-Tech Council to develop the Image Interchange Framework and Academy Color Encoding Specification, or IIF ACES," said Curtis Clark, chairman of the ASC committee. "The IIF ACES specification delivers on the need for a comprehensive color management system that not only accommodates wide gamut color reproduction, but also incorporates known and unambiguous transforms between log and scene linear encoding, as well as known transforms between different color spaces.""4K digital acquisition and file-based workflows present both challenges and opportunities to our membership," said Steven Poster, prexy of Local 600, International Cinematographers Guild. "Local 600 camera crews and DITs are at the front line of the constant change in camera formats, imaging codecs and digital workflows It's vital for our members that cameras like Sony's new F65 are introduced on set with a tried and tested workflow. One thing is for sure - in the brave new world of digital production and post, the only constant is change. Local 600 members will be there to make sure it happens smoothly and efficiently."The F65 is a successor to Sony's F35, with wider color gamut than film and 14 stops of dynamic range. Many consider it a competitor to the Arri Alexa and the higher end of the Red camera line. It is aggressively priced at $65,000. Contact Peter Caranicas at peter.caranicas@variety.com

Ratings: Football, Wonderful Existence Most Broadly Used over Christmas Weekend

It's A Wonderful Existence On Christmas Eve and christmas, people who squashed in a few television among all the opening of presents, eating on and on to people elected for any classic holiday standby and - what else? - football. NBC's airing of It's a Wonderful Existence wasn't any. 1 on Saturday evening, with Frank Capra's 1946 film starring James Stewart getting 4.55 million audiences. First runner-up: ABC's rerunning of 1965's The Appear of Music. See the best and worst of 2011 NBC's Sunday Evening Football trounced the reruns and holiday fare it absolutely was rivaling. The football game in which the Eco-friendly Bay Packers clinched home area advantage with the NFC 2010 national football league 2010 nfl playoffs by decisively beating the Chicago Bears averaged 21.24 million audiences, posting a 6.8 rating among industry-valued 18-to-49-year-olds. It produced the finest overnight rating for a game title title carried out on Christmas evening since 1995.

Seth Rogen Joins The B Team

Developing spy comedy at DisneyThere was a time when The B Team was a cop comedy starring Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg, before a certain A-Team caused a name-switch to The Other Guys. But with The Other Guys now come and gone, and The A-Team a distant, tank-flying memory, The B Team is back, this time in the form of a spy spoof being developed by Seth Rogen. It just goes to show you can't keep a good name down. Or something.This project actually pre-dates those others, and its title was presumably in flux there for a while. Development being as slow as it is though, it's fair game again. The story in this case is about a "top secret-agent" who gets kidnapped and has to be rescued by his back-up gang of researchers and techies, who presumably aren't quite as "top" as he is.The original pitch to the studio was by Derek Guiley and David Schneiderman, whose last produced screenplay was Chasing Liberty back in 2004. Rogen has come aboard as a producer at this stage, but may have his eye on a starring role as well. There's no mention of his usual cohort Evan Goldberg being involved at the moment, but we're sure it's only a matter of time.The B Team is still at the coming-together stage at the moment, with no start-date on the cards. Which is fine, because Rogen very much needs to give his complete attention to Jay And Seth Vs. The Apocalypse. Last we heard, that one's due before the cameras in February.

At Last Singer Etta James Terminally Ill

First Published: December 16, 2011 2:19 PM EST Credit: Getty Images Caption Etta James performs at the House Of Blues in Chicago, Illinois on April 30, 2009RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- At Last and Tell Mama blues singer Etta James, whose health has been fading in recent years, is now terminally ill, and her live-in doctor is asking for prayers. Dr. Elaine James, who isnt related to the 73-year-old entertainer, tells the Riverside Press-Enterprise newspaper that the singers chronic leukemia was declared incurable two weeks ago. The doctor has cared for Etta James at the singers Riverside, California, area home since March 2010. Elaine James says shes spreading word of the singers ailments so people will pray for her. She says fans know Etta James has been sick but not how sick. Court records in the singers probate case show she also suffers from dementia and kidney failure. Elaine James made her comments outside a Riverside conservatorship hearing over the singers $1 million estate. The singers son, Donto James, wantsa conservator rather than the singers husband, Artis Mills. Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Access Hollywood Live: Katie Lees Christmaskah Potato-Leek Latkes

First Published: December 16, 2011 10:36 AM EST Credit: WireImage LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Caption Katie Lee attends the Launch of her new book Groundswell at W Los Angeles - Westwood on June 28, 2011 in Los AngelesThe holidays are the perfect excuse to get in the kitchen and start cooking! Katie Lees stopped by Access Hollywood Live to share her recipe for Christmaskah Potato-Leek Latkes, a tasty dish that is sure to please all your loved ones this season! Latke Ingredients: • 3 large baking potatoes, peeled and grated • ½ cup finely diced leeks, white part only • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten • ½ cup dry bread crumbs • 2 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper • 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter • ¼ cup canola oil Chutney Ingredients: • ¼ cup orange juice • ¼ cup water • 3 tablespoons light brown sugar • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon • ½ teaspoon kosher salt • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper • 2 teaspoons olive oil • 2 shallots, minced • 1 garlic clove, minced • ½ jalapeno, minced • 2 granny smith apples, peeled, cored and diced For the Latkes: Press the excess water from the grated potatoes. In a medium bowl, mix the potatoes with the leeks, eggs, bread crumbs, parsley, salt, and pepper In a large heavy skillet over medium heat, melt the butter with the oil. Use a tablespoon to drop potato batter into the skillet, flatten the potatoes with a spatula. Fry until golden brown, a couple minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately. For the Chutney: In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, water, brown sugar, vinegar, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots, garlic, and jalapeo and saut about 5 minutes. Stir in the apples and orange juice mixture, let come to a low simmer. Cover and cook until apples are tender, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

The Weird and Wacky Golden Globe Noms

The Weird and Wacky Golden Globe Noms By Jenelle Riley December 15, 2011 Photo by Columbia Pictures "The Ides of March" The Golden Globe nominations were announced today, and judging by the love for Ryan Gosling, George Clooney and shows like "Revenge," the HFPA is apparently run by a bunch of 12-year-old girls. No recognition for intelligent, quieter films like "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" or "Take Shelter," and a whole lot of head-scratching choices ("My Week With Marilyn" in the Comedy/Musical field?) abound. My personal quibble: how can all the great tunes from "The Muppets" not land a single Best Song nomination?Also, while I'm happy Kristen Wiig got a Lead Actress in a Comedy nod for "Bridesmaids," I'm disappointed by the lack of a nomination for Melissa McCarthy. This was the one organization I thought she had a real shot in--moreso than with SAG, for which she did get nominated yesterday.Perhaps the biggest surprise is the strong showing for "The Ides of March," George Clooney's one-time contender that never quite gained the steam it needed to be a real player this season. I'm fine with star Gosling getting a nod, even though it should have been for "Drive" and it comes at the expense of the likes of Michael Shannon ("Take Shelter"), Woody Harrelson ("Rampart"), Demian Bichir ("A Better Life"), and Gary Oldman ("Tinker Tailor"). But Clooney landing a Best Director nomination over the likes of Steven Speilberg or Nicholas Winding Refn, David Fincher, Roman Polanski, or Jason Reitman? Not to mention a screenplay nom when there are a dozen more deserving scripts? We get it, HFPA, you really want Clooney at your show. READ MORE ON BEHIND THE SCENES The Weird and Wacky Golden Globe Noms By Jenelle Riley December 15, 2011 "The Ides of March" PHOTO CREDIT Columbia Pictures The Golden Globe nominations were announced today, and judging by the love for Ryan Gosling, George Clooney and shows like "Revenge," the HFPA is apparently run by a bunch of 12-year-old girls. No recognition for intelligent, quieter films like "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" or "Take Shelter," and a whole lot of head-scratching choices ("My Week With Marilyn" in the Comedy/Musical field?) abound. My personal quibble: how can all the great tunes from "The Muppets" not land a single Best Song nomination?Also, while I'm happy Kristen Wiig got a Lead Actress in a Comedy nod for "Bridesmaids," I'm disappointed by the lack of a nomination for Melissa McCarthy. This was the one organization I thought she had a real shot in--moreso than with SAG, for which she did get nominated yesterday.Perhaps the biggest surprise is the strong showing for "The Ides of March," George Clooney's one-time contender that never quite gained the steam it needed to be a real player this season. I'm fine with star Gosling getting a nod, even though it should have been for "Drive" and it comes at the expense of the likes of Michael Shannon ("Take Shelter"), Woody Harrelson ("Rampart"), Demian Bichir ("A Better Life"), and Gary Oldman ("Tinker Tailor"). But Clooney landing a Best Director nomination over the likes of Steven Speilberg or Nicholas Winding Refn, David Fincher, Roman Polanski, or Jason Reitman? Not to mention a screenplay nom when there are a dozen more deserving scripts? We get it, HFPA, you really want Clooney at your show.READ MORE ON BEHIND THE SCENES

Hollywoo

A Studiocanal discharge of a LGM Cinema, Studiocanal, TF1 Films Push., Lorette Prods., Comme Une Grande Push., in colaboration with Nexus Factory, Ufilm, using the participation of Canal Plus. (Worldwide sales: Studiocanal, Paris.) Created by Cyril Cobeau-Justin, Jean-Baptiste Dupont. Co-producers, Sylvain Goldberg, Serge p Poucques, Adrian Politowski, Gilles Waterkeyn. Directed by Frederic Berthe, Pascal Serieis. Script, Xavier Maingon, Florence Foresti, Pascal Serieis, according to a concept by Maingon.With: Florence Foresti, Jamel Debbouze, Nikki Deloach, Muriel Robin, Sophie Mounicot, Shaun Roop, Kirk B.R. Woller, John G. Connolly, John Fitzpatrick. (French, British dialogue)A Gallic voice actress travels to Tinseltown once the U.S. star she dubs suddenly ankles a well known TV series in "Hollywoo," helmers Frederic Berthe and Pascal Serieis' clever and sunny laffer. Customized towards the talents of standup comics and periodic thesps Florence Foresti and Jamel Debbouze, this French seafood-out-of-water comedy consists of enough hilarity to counterbalance the periodic misstep plus some longueurs within the closing reels. Though phenom "Untouchable" still lives as much as its title in the local B.O., this virtually untranslatable title should attract Francophone auds. Using the dubbing of non-kiddie fare a rarity Stateside as well as in a number of other areas, the pic has better commercial (and remake) potential in nations in which the practice is much more common. Jeanne (Foresti) may be the French voice of Jennifer Marshall (Nikki Deloach), the Jennifer Aniston-like lead of worldwide rankings smash "L.A. Couples." Unlike her Yank counterpart, Jeanne is neither glamorous nor particularly friendly in the first scene, it's obvious this shrill unknown has more star hubris compared to famous actress she dubs as a living. Jeanne's world falls apart, drama full-style, when Jennifer suddenly quits as she's going to start filming the show's third season, which Jeanne's hilariously blase agent (Muriel Robin) got her a substantial raise. After talking to together with her sister (Sophie Mounicot, within an underwritten part), Jeanne leaves for California on the fool's errand: Make Jennifer change her mind. In L.A., where she's a genuine nobody (instead of a nobody to everybody but French TV audiences with great ears), Jeanne has trouble getting in contact with Marshall. Things start looking up when she bumps into Farres (Debbouze), a contented-go-lucky Frenchie who attempts to help her wiggle her way to the Vital backlot and into Hollywood parties and mansions. The mismatched duo of nonentities is perfectly performed by Debbouze and Foresti, as well as for each concept that falls flat -- for example Jeanne's creepy L.A. hotel -- you will find a minimum of a few that'll make auds grin and from time to time guffaw. Most importantly, Foresti indicates some humanity within an basically unlikable role, and it is assisted by an unpredicted hint of romance between her character and Debbouze's (also known Stateside for his serious roles in Rachid Bouchareb's work). As scripted by Serieis, Foresti and Xavier Maingon, with Debbouze credited like a further contributor (without doubt for his semi-improvised and frequently very funny Franglais), "Hollywoo" keeps the laffs coming fast. Additionally, it lightly pokes fun in the impossible cliches of yankee TV and also the perceived Hollywood lifestyle while making certain the leads and also the narrative itself remain sufficiently in awe of same, such as with the seaside save in Malibu that has Jennifer and her aficionado French-Canadian ex-b.f. (Shaun Roop). However, developments within the final reels -- having a vehicle chase, flying bullets, the Hollywood sign without the "d" (hence the title) and incarceration -- stretch auds' suspension of disbelief and also the running time, although the cast's credits-montage singalong to Musical Youth's "Pass the Dutchie" is really a doozy. Vibrant lensing had some minor color and concentrate issues in the screening caught, though mostly the tech package is really as vibrant and reliable because the California sun.Camera (color, widescreen), Ludovic Colbeau-Justin editor, Elodie Codaccioni music, Philippe Rombi production designer, Franck Benezech costume designer, Aurore Pierre seem (Dolby Digital/DTS), Francois Maurel, Alain Task, Thomas Gauder line producers, David Giordano, Patrick Batteux assistant director, Francois Ryckelynck. Examined at Gaumont Opera (Cote Capucines), Paris, 12 ,. 8, 2011. Running time: 106 MIN. Contact Boyd van Hoeij at news@variety.com

George Clooney to Star in Dustin Lance Black's Proposition 8 Play

George Clooney has signed to star in the West Coast premiere of 8, a stage play chronicling the historic federal court trial overturning Proposition 8, the ballot measure that denied gay and lesbian Californians the right to marry.our editor recommendsStar-Studded Cast Debuts Dustin Lance Black's Prop. 8 Play AFM 2011: Rob Reiner Planning Film on Proposition 8 Legal CaseCalifornia's Prop. 8 Moves Closer to a Showdown in U.S. Supreme Court. Related Topics•Politics The production -- directed by Rob Reiner and written by Dustin Lance Black -- will run one night only at Los Angeles' Wilshire Ebell Theatre on March 3. Proceeds will benefit the American Foundation for Equal Rights in its national fight for marriage equality. PHOTOS: George Clooney's Career in Pictures "It is astonishing that gay and lesbian Americans are still treated as second-class citizens," Clooney said. "I am confident that, very soon, the laws of this nation will reflect the basic truth that gay and lesbian people -- like all human beings -- are born equal in dignity and rights." Opponents of Proposition 8 have called on the court to unseal the video of the federal trial for the public to see. A ruling is expected soon. In the meantime, the limited showing of 8 will have to suffice. "People need to witness what happened in the Proposition 8 trial," says Black, the Oscar-winning writer of the Harvey Milk biopic Milk as well as this year's J. Edgar, "if for no other reason than to see inequality and discrimination unequivocally rejected in a court of law where truth and facts matter." STORY: Dustin Lance Black Debuts Prop. 8 Play in NY The move west follows a successful performance of the play in NY in September featuring a cast including Morgan Freeman, Ellen Barkin, John Lithgow and Bradley Whitford. In the L.A. version, Clooney will be joined by another all-star cast who will play the roles of the legal teams, plaintiffs and witnesses for both sides of the case, which is now on appeal. Additional cast members will be announced soon. "This play will continue to show Americans -- one by one -- that prejudice and fear cannot stand up to truth and justice," said AFER Board president Chad Griffin. "Our Constitution neither knows nor tolerates the treatment of gays and lesbians as second-class citizens." PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery George Clooney: Career in Pictures Related Topics Dustin Lance Black George Clooney Politics

AFTRA Reaches New Network TV Code Deal

Carrying out a month of discussions, AFTRA has showed up in a tentative 3-year agreement while using Large 4 broadcast systems together with other producers for just about any new Network Television Code, which takes care of all programming except network scripted primetime series. The latest one-year extension for the previous AFTRA Network Television Code expired on November. 15. The completely new agreement, which runs from November. 16, 2011 through November. 15, 2014, requires singlePercent increase in employer contributions for the AFTRA Health & Retirement Funds upon ratification additionally to some 2% wage increase every year. This really is really the announcement that has a lot more particulars: La (12 ,. 9, 2011) The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, AFL-CIO a national union more than 70,000 artists, recording artists and broadcast professionals today introduced that AFTRA individuals have showed up in a tentative agreement while using four major television broadcast systems (ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox) together with other producers on terms for just about any successor agreement for the AFTRA National Code of Fair Practice for Network Television Broadcasting, also called, the key in the Book. Discussions began on November. 7, and were locked in the offices in the Alliance of motion Picture and television Producers in Sherman Trees, Calif. AFTRA people accomplished their primary objective in this particular settlement: singlePercent increase in employer contributions for the AFTRA Health & Retirement Funds upon ratification, which will bring the whole H&R contribution rate to 16.5%. Upon ratification, the three-year agreement will run from November. 16, 2011 through November. 15, 2014. Other highlights include: Increase wages by 6% inside the term in the agreement (2% each year) for a lot of groups Increase minimum hazard purchase Ballroom ballroom dancers from $80 to $100 daily, and from $100 to $125 per program The $37.50 overtime rate for Entertainers will probably be paid out from the seventh as opposed to the ninth hour Increase the minimum workday for Stand-Inches who concentrate on primetime variety and award shows, which will heighten the minimum daily rate by 20% to 67% Enhanced contract language to enhance equal employment options for union artists together with a contract to incorporate Gender Identity for the Unions Paragraph 97 diversity report form AFTRA National Leader Roberta Reardon, who chaired the 25-member settling committee of employees from Residents around the nation, recognized the tentative agreement saying: Our settling committee of testing and background stars, promo announcers, freelance newspersons, stunt artists, entertainers, ballroom ballroom dancers and, clearly, stars, labored together very easily use a contract that guarantees increases and improvements for individuals union individuals who work, or who'll work, under this contract. Reardon ongoing: I especially acknowledge the tremendous dedication and skill of Kim Roberts Hedgpeth and her terrific team of staff. AFTRA individuals are fortunate being according to this type of amazing quantity of professionals. AFTRA National Executive Director Kim Roberts Hedgpeth offered as Chief Negotiator for your Union, and was assisted co-arbitrators Joan Halpern Weise, AFTRA Assistant National Executive Director of Entertainment Programming, and Stephen Burrow, AFTRA NY Local Executive Director. The Network Code Front in the Book might be the Unions greatest national collective settling agreement and produces greater than $250 million a year in member earnings. The Code covers programming in many television day parts (apart from scripted primetime programs about the systems as well as the CW which are covered beneath the AFTRA Exhibit A contract) and programming produced for digital media. Covered programs include dramas in first-run distribution, morning news shows, talk shows, serials (cleaning cleaning soap operas), variety, reality, contest, sports and marketing bulletins. Current programs incorporated within this contract include: Good Morning America, The Scene, The Price is suitable, The Youthful as well as the Restless, Saturday Evening Live, Dwts, The Voice, Amazing Race, Nightline, Deal or No Deal, Late Evening with David Letterman and also the The American Idol Show Show among a lot more. Full particulars in the tentative agreement will probably be published for approval in to the AFTRA National Board on Jan. 28, 2012. Prone to it's approval, the agreement will probably be sent for ratification with the Unions membership. AFTRA has another national contract settlement in summary just before the conclusion of year: the AFTRA Appear Tracks Code. In August, AFTRA people commenced settling with reps in the new the new sony, UMG, Warner, EMI, Disney and most of the subsidiary labels for just about any successor agreement in to the AFTRA National Code of Fair Practice for Appear Tracks, the Unions second greatest national contract. AFTRA individuals are scheduled to return to Appear Tracks Code discussions in NY on 12 ,. 14 and 15. The Appear Tracks Code is positioned to operate on 12 ,. 31, 2011.

Shailene Woodley: Clooney Taught Me How To Be A Better Human Being

First Published: December 6, 2011 4:27 PM EST Credit: Access Hollywood Caption Shailene Woodley stops by Access Hollywood Live on December 6, 2011LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- George Clooney had a major impact on the life of his The Descendants co-star, Shailene Woodley. Hes really taught me how to be a better human being throughout this process. Hes just so grounded and generous and grateful he emanates the word gratitude, the actress told Billy Bush and Kit Hoover on Tuesdays Access Hollywood Live. Hes awesome and hes so down to earth that there was no intimidation factor. The young star said her The Descendants family has been very supportive during her rise to big screen stardom. [George and director Alexander Payne] have all been such great mentors and kind of guiding me through this process, the 20-year-old, best known for her role on ABC Familys The Secret Life of the American Teenager, continued. With the accolades already rolling in the actress was just awarded the National Board Of Reviews Best Supporting Actress award Shailene is still taking in all the excitement. Its crazy, its surreal, for sure I just feel so grateful, she told Billy and Kit about the buzz for her performance, which also includes rumblings of an Oscar nomination. And though the star is the talk of Hollywood, the actress said she would really rather prefer to spend her time outside of the limelight. Honestly I was just rather be wearing no makeup, hiking somewhere in the mountains, than going to tons and tons of parties all the time, she added. For more with Shailene including her parents three rules to keep her grounded, CLICK HERE! The Descendants is in theaters now. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Jillian Michaels Implementing Haitian Child: I Fell Deeply In Love With This Young Girl

First Released: December 2, 2011 1:42 PM EST Credit: Access Hollywood Caption Jillian Michaels stops by Access Hollywood Survive December 2, 2011LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Jillian Michaels imagine being a mother is inching nearer to reality. The super trainer who, in Feb, revealed she was departing her publish on NBCs The Greatest Loser to pay attention to contributing to her family through adoption states shes been merged with a young child, and also the only factor waiting in her strategy is documents along with a trip stateside on her future child. Ive been matched up after some girl, Jillian thirstily revealed to Billy Rose bush and Package Hoover on Fridays Access Hollywood Live. But, I now need to get her home It might take up to and including year to obtain her home. Jillian, 37, met the lady she's wishing to consider on a holiday to Haiti. I went to visit orphanages and that i wound up falling deeply in love with this young girl, by the sophistication of God, I acquired matched up track of her, she stated. Now, its only a matter of looking to get her home and many things can happen and fall through or break apart, so its type of premature that i can say it, but thats where its at. Therefore if it falls apart, youll know why Im like, devastated and never being released of the house for several weeks, she added. As formerly reported on AccessHollywood.com, throughout a trip to Access Hollywood Reside in in April, the challenging-speaking trainer stated she was making huge progress in her own mission to consider, even though anticipation was going for a toll on her behalf body. Im really so excited, Jillian told Billy and Package, when requested concerning the status of her adoption. The federal government shut lower almost, [and] all I possibly could consider was my 600A [immigration adoption] form! I had been like, My dear God, Ive developed a watch twitch! I known as my company partner and was like, My attention is automatically twitching, she ongoing. However, fortunately, I simply experienced my immigration paper. Now Im that much closer and all sorts of the documents is performed. It simply needs to visit the different embassies its a blessing. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Paul Reubens Signs With WME (Exclusive)

This story originally appeared in the Dec. 9 issue of The Hollywood Reporter. Art Basel Miami Beach, the biggest art fair in the Western Hemisphere, marks its 10-year anniversary this year. With works on view by 2,000 artists -- not to mention satellite fairs like DesignMiami and PULSE -- it's the buzziest mashup of fashion, art and nightlife in the world. Running Dec. 1 to 4, it draws 46,000 visitors, including celebrities (Beyonce reportedly was spotted asking a couple years back if she could buy half an installation as it would better fit her wall) and collectors (Wendi Deng, Jerry Bruckheimer and Bob Shaye in 2010). "It's like going to the Olympics or Sundance. It can be overwhelming," says producer and LACMA board member Steve Tisch, who is heading there. (Big collectors are among those given VIP passes; they can't be purchased.) Here are this year's hot tickets: THE EXHIBITIONS You could easily spend two days walking the Miami Beach Convention Center, where a record 260 galleries are setting up shop. For a breath of fresh air, check out Art Public, concentrated in South Beach's Collins Park, which will include two dozen large outdoor works from the likes of Anish Kapoor and Damien Hirst. At DesignMiami (just across the street from the convention center), one highlight will be offerings from London-based gallery Didier Ltd., which deals in jewelry made by artists, including Louise Nevelson. MOCA North Miami (770 N.E. 125th St.; no relation to MOCA in L.A.) is spotlighting rising art star Teresita Fernandez, recently appointed by President Obama to the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts. Local collectors also open their private homes; this year, the must-get invite is to see selections from the vast haul of art power brokers Adam and Lenore Sender, including works by Cindy Sherman and Chris Ofili. THE HOTSPOTS Alongside traditional power hangouts the Raleigh and the W, add the Shelborne (1801 Collins Ave.) to the list. The Deco hulk, until recently the waterfront strip's last eyesore, just underwent a $20 million makeover. Expect the late-night scene to converge here, notably at the one amenity left untouched: the beloved karaoke bar in the basement. The W, though, has a new draw in The Dutch, the just-opened outpost of one of NYC's hottest restaurants; it's where collector and real estate tycoon Aby Rosen will hold his annual dinner, one of ABMB's top private events. THE SCENE MOCA director Jeffrey Deitch always throws the week's best bash: This year, he has requisitioned the Raleigh's Oasis (1775 Collins Ave.) for an invite-only Moroccan-themed preparty Nov. 30. That same night, Van Cleef & Arpels is commandeering the private jet-crammed Opa-Locka Airport for the Mirror Ball, a $1,500-a-head fund-raiser for Miami's Wolfsonian-FIU museum, with live performance art by artists Nick Cave and Vanessa Beecroft. On Dec. 3, retail magnates Hilary and Galen Weston will take a clutch of VIPs to Vero Beach overnight to fete their Gallery at Windsor's first exhibition -- work by Brazilian artist Beatriz Milhazes, co-presented by London's Whitechapel Gallery. For his part, Tisch is focusing on art over parties: "The last couple of years, I think there's been too much of a focus on who can get a good table at Mr. Chow. If there's less of that, I'll be very happy." 4 MUST-SEE NEW ART BOOKS Mex/L.A.: Long Beach's Museum of Latin American Art's catalog to its exhibit (through Feb. 5) is a cultural snapshot of everything from Siqueiros murals and '70s Chicano art to Speedy Gonzales.Hatje Cantz, $60 Plant Drawings: Known for his color-field paintings, Ellsworth Kelly shows another side with these softly beautiful drawings. A Kelly show opens at the Metropolitan Museum in 2012. Schirmer/Mosel, $95 Rita Ackermann: The Hungary-born artist, who broke through with works inspired by the '70s heroin subculture, gets the coffee-table treatment. Andrea Rosen Gallery will show two of her pieces at ABMB. Skira Rizzoli, $65 The Art Museum: Clocking in at 18 pounds and nearly 1,000 pages, this tome imagines a museum populated with 2,500 quintessential works chosen by the world's top curators and scholars. Phaidon, $200 Related Topics Art Basel