Netflix nabs 'Hour' in Canada, Latin America

LONDON -- BBC drama "The Hour," praised as Blighty's response to "Mad Males," continues to be offered to Netflix in Canada and Latin America. The political thriller, that is occur 1956 from the backdrop of the new BBC public matters show throughout the Suez Crisis, is going to be open to Netflix customers in Canada from The month of january, and it is to debut this month across Latin America. Distributor Shine Worldwide stated that 80 approximately areas had acquired "The Hour," produced by U.K. shingle Kudos, that is possessed by Shine. Among individuals which have acquired the six-part skein are ABC Australia, Fox Worldwide Channels and SVT in Sweden. The series stars Dominic West, Romola Garai and Ben Whishaw. It had been compiled by Abi Morgan, whose credits include "Sex Traffic" and "The Iron Lady." "The Hour," that has been greenlit for any second series, released on BBC America in August. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

SUNDAY CABLE Rankings: Walking Dead, Kourtney & Kim And After Recently Up

While broadcast series experienced across-the-board rankings declines last evening, a few of their cable brethren were sizzling. AMC’s The Walking Dead wrapped its fall run with 6.six million audiences — an astonishing 4.5 million of these within the grown ups 18-49 demographic (that’s a lot more than the three.9 million grown ups 25-54 who viewed the episode). The zombie series was up from a week ago in most groups, including 8% as a whole audiences. At E!, the drama all around the 72-day marriage of Kim Kardashian came audiences towards the second-season premiere of Kourtney & Kim Take NY, which published 3.two million total audiences, up 6% in the series debut in The month of january. In 18-49, the truth series averaged 2.3 million, up 8%. Following Kourtney & Kim, the growing season 2 premiere of After Recently at 11 PM published a set full of total audiences with 1.two million, up 7% in the Season 1 opener, as well as in several census, including grown ups 18-34.

'Red Dog' has its own trip to Oz kudo

Queensland -- Feelgood Aussie pic "Red-colored Dog" fetched seven kudos in the Jameson Inside Film Honours kudocast Wednesday evening in Sydney. Pic, which informs the storyline of methods a canny canine unites a little Aussie town within the remote Pilbara region, won the very best kudo for the best film while Josh Lucas required actor. "Red-colored Dog" also required home kudos for direction, script, cinematography, music and box office achievement because of its haul well over $20 milllion in the B.O. The actress prize visited Emily Watson on her role in "Oranges and Sunshine" while movie testers Margaret Pomeranz and former Variety critic David Stratton were named Living Stories. The Interior Film Honours are individuals choice honours and screen on pubcaster SBS. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

Simon Cowell Joins Twitter; Engages in (Virtual) Fight with Piers Morgan

Simon Cowell The X Factor's Simon Cowell is certainly making an entrance into the Twitterverse. In barely 24 hours, Cowell has amassed more than 200,000 followers ... and gotten into a fight with Piers Morgan!The former American Idol judge, who had previously dismissed the notion of social networking, finally succumbed to the pressure on Wednesday afternoon prior to The X Factor's live performance episode."It's official, I know it's taken a while. It's really me! We're live in 10 minutes. I'll keep you posted. Lots of love #iamsimon" he tweeted.The X Factor's rock night hits rock bottomDuring the evening's performances, his tweets were consistent with his notoriously candid - albeit harsh - commentary on the show. "Leroy-boring, Rachel-amazing," and then, "Drew was amazing. The girls @PaulaAbdul and @NicoleScherzy are threatened by her."Shortly after, Morgan offered Cowell a warm Twitter welcome. "Save your breath @SimonCowell - nobody's watching X Factor, my show's about to start #CNN @PiersTonight."To which Simon replied: "@piersmorgan look up the word deluded in your dictionary."

Karl Rove-Backed Group Likely to Launch Attack Advertisements Against Senate Hopeful Customer Advocates

The campaign manager for Democratic Senate candidate Customer Advocates, a popular among Hollywood politicos, sent an "urgent update" Wednesday evening warning supporters that Karl Rove's super pac was going to air a wave of attack advertisements against Warren as soon as tomorrow, based on theHuffington Publish.our editor recommendsElizabeth Warren's Hollywood Backers: Large Names, Large MoneyHollywood Rallies Behind Customer Advocates to consider Massachusetts Tea Party Senate Chair (Exclusive) The web site cited the written text of the letter sent by campaign manager Mindy Myers, who told supporters that Rove's group, Crossroads Gps navigation, had "just bought hundred of 1000's of dollars price of TV time" on stations in Massachusetts, where Warren is anticipated to manage Republican Sentator Scott Brown in next November's election. PHOTOS: 10 Hollywood Gamers Which Will Really make a difference within the 2012 Elections The letter ongoing: "We don't understand what the attacks are yet, or just how large they'll be.But we all do know we're have to your help, beginning tonight, to battle back and hang the record straight -- by telling your buddies the reality regarding Elizabeth, by encouraging more and more people to face around, by helping us get Elizabeth's message to the folks of Massachusetts." STORY: Customer Advocates's Hollywood Backers: Large Names, Large Money The Crossroads ad buy will certainly galvanize Warren's ardent Hollywood supporters, included in this Barbra Streisand, Steve Bing and Norman Lear, whohosted a fundraising event for Warren at his house on November. 1. Between 80 - 90 people attended the big event, which needed a donation varying between $1,000 and $5,000. Among individuals attending were Streisand, James Brolin, Nancy Meyers, Diane Keaton, Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Laurie David, Phil Rosenthal, Marge Tabankin and Earl Katz. PHOTOS: Box Office Politics: The Films and Stars Dems versus. GOPers Love (and Like to Hate) "There's tremendous support on her here," stated one entertainment industry insider. "There have been purports to host other occasions on her La.Inch Dems happen to be anticipating this wave of attack advertisements from Crossroads, based on a number of Republican billionaires. (Jerry Perenchio gave the audience $two million for that 2012 election cycle, based on the latest campaign filings.) Myers known as on supporters to provide a minimum of $25 or even more towards the campaign immediately, based on the Huffington Publish. "We won't -- and can't -- allow attacks from Scott Brown and the allies to visit un-answered," she authored. "We want your assistance to fight.Inch Related Subjects Karl Rove Politics

Muppets Song/Dance Sequence: Can Jason Segel Sing and Dance?

Of course The Muppets begins with a happy-clappy street symphony that looks like an outtake from Bjork’s “It’s Oh So Quiet.” It’s The Muppets, dammit! Perkiness on tap, puppetry on parade. Here, in this opening scene from the new movie, Jason Segel and his Muppet brother Walter don matching suits and sing about lovin’ life. Because they do. Next, I need Miss Piggy to writhe on the back of a flatbed truck to the tune of Bjork’s “Big Time Sensuality.” Something about Miss Piggy demands electronic beats and black-and-white cinematography. Here’s the full version of that song, “Life’s a Happy Song.” Now, do you have the whole wide world in the palm of your hand? ‘The Muppets’ Song and Opening Scene [HuffPost]

Gervais, HFPA informally talk Globes

Ricky Gervais and the Hollywood Foreign Press Assn. have buried the hatchet -- the question now becomes, did they sink it deep enough to bring him back to the Golden Globes? Though some HFPA members condemned Gervais for taking shots at notables in the Beverly Hilton audience back in January, the two sides have begun talking informally about a third straight stint as host of the telecast on NBC. While Gervais said late last month that there was no truth to reports that he was being asked back, the rumor mill began churning again Thursday, when the NY Post reported that the comedian was spotted dining in Paris with HFPA president Aida Takla O'Reilly and NBC's head of specials Doug Vaughan. Gervais later tweeted a link to the story, saying: "Ooooooh! The plot thickens ..." Though sources stress that no offer has been made, people close to the HFPA say the org emphatically believes Gervais will return for the Jan. 15 kudocast, and that working out details is a mere formality. Reps for NBC and the HFPA declined comment. Gervais' schtick was tame enough in 2010, but following this year's show, then-HFPA president Philip Berk said the comedian's withering humor "crossed the line." Others criticized the comedian for barbs such as calling Bruce Willis "Ashton Kutcher's father" and introducing Robert Downey Jr. as "better known for his stays at the Betty Ford Clinic and the L.A. County Jail." This isn't the first time this year Gervais' name has come up for the Globes. In February, he tweeted that he'd been offered the job, though the HFPA firmly denied it at the time: "Nice try, Ricky," Berk said in a statement. Then in September, Gervais said he was thinking of having his own no-holds-barred webcast to run during the show. Josh Dickey and Andrew Wallenstein contributed to this report. Contact Christy Grosz at christy.grosz@variety.com

Kim Kardashian Speaks Out About Divorce: 'It's Hard to Go Through Everything Right Now' (Video)

With her sister Khloe by her side, Kim Kardashian made her first media appearance since filing for divorce from husband Kris Humphries on Monday.our editor recommendsKim Kardashian Divorce: E! Caught by Surprise, Holding Emergency Meetings Kim Kardashian Divorcing Kris Humphries After 72 Days of MarriageKris Humphries Responds to Kim Kardashian Divorce: 'I'm Committed to This Marriage'Kim Kardashian's Marriage 'Wasn't a Sham,' Mom Says on 'Today' (Video) PHOTOS: 19 of Hollywood's All-Time Shortest Marriages The reality star, who wed Humphries Aug. 20, was reserved while answering questions about her decision to end the marriage after 72 days and said she's going through a "hard" time. PHOTOS: Inside Kardashian Inc. In response to the host asking if she'd tried to go to marriage counseling, and had tried her hardest to make the marriage work, Kim said, "I think when you know so deep in your heart, that you just have to listen to your intuition and follow your heart." Adding, "There's really no right thing to do. I don't think I'm ready to get into the details of it." STORY: Kim Kardashian, Kris Humphries' Divorce: By the Numbers She also called the public backlash a "double-edged sword." Saying, "We wanna share these great times, but then when you want to have some time for yourself and have some private time, you're not really allowed to per say, like in the public." STORY: Kim Kardashian Divorce: 10 Signs the Marriage Was One Big Hoax All Along The sisters were in the country to promote their new Kardashian handbag collection, which is exclusive to Australia. Watch the video below Related Topics Khloe Kardashian Kim Kardashian Keeping Up With the Kardashians