Exclusive: Jacob Youthful Returns towards the Bold and also the Beautiful

Jacob Youthful If My Children truly does move onto the web as planned, it'll happen without Jacob Youthful. The Emmy-winning actor has struck an offer to rejoin CBS's The Bold and also the Beautiful as fashion-industry scion Ron Forrester, a job he performed from 1997 to '99. And obtain this: Youthful will hit the environment September 26 - the Monday immediately after AMC finishes its operate on ABC! TV Guide Magazine got the exclusive scoop out of this in-demand star.TV Guide Magazine: Guy, you do not spend your time. Champion!Youthful: Thanks! After I began speaking to B&B I did not think it might happen so quick. However I guess it is good this way. I had been searching toward overall AMC and getting a little of the hiatus, perhaps a couple of months for traveling my loved ones. Because it works out, I'll most likely have my AMC and B&B agendas overlapping and become shooting both shows simultaneously. I am like, "Everyone decipher it out and point me within the right direction."TV Guide Magazine: Stars must have such problems!Youthful: I understand, right? I am so grateful with this chance. I've great reminiscences of B&B.TV Guide Magazine: You have been kicking large-time ass on AMC with JR's go back to the bottle. I'm not sure why, but we like seeing your character suffer.Youthful: So I! He's the type of guy who develops themself up after which falls lower again... and again. He's a lot more interesting when he's suffering. I am real pleased with the way the character's heading down.TV Guide Magazine: It might be so wrong to provide him a contented ending once the show chimes the environment. Youthful: They have got me working to the finish with a few really heavy stuff. JR's looking to get sober but he will spiral right from it and set off the deep finish again. A lot of situations are stacked against him. He's looking to get his boy back, he's losing the organization, a home is foreclosures on him. You are right, a contented ending could be wrong. And will also be great to possess some cliffhangers just just in case this factor could possibly get acquired.TV Guide Magazine: Had you been available to carrying this out internet version when the B&B offer had not arrive?Youthful: I sitting in about the ending up in Prospect Park and was listening, that's without a doubt. I applaud their ambition. I believe [the move to the web includes a chance but my greatest fear is that point between.Television Guide Magazine: It is a legit concern because it now seems the reboot will not prepare yourself until The month of january in the earliest. An incredible number of audiences unsuccessful revisit their soaps in the end individuals preemptions for that O.J. Simpson trial.Youthful: It will require lots of advertising to create awareness the show has moved to the web and also to keep interest going throughout that gap. Also, this concept from the show moving to some Hulu-type [platform] is confusing to numerous people. I required just a little poll of my mother-in-law's buddies - these watch AMC - and almost none understand what Hulu is or how that kind of factor works. However these Prospect Park individuals are very credentialed plus they told us they'd been creating a Monday-to-Friday serial that belongs to them when AMC and something Existence to reside were cancelled. Their take was, "This really is the format we are searching for. It features a built-in audience. Let us purchase the privileges, purchase the sets, lease your building and find out the way it goes?" Hey, it is the future. Even when they generate losses about this, it is the pioneer effort which will create everyone else.TV Guide Magazine: First Debbi Morgan. You now. How'd they go ahead and take news lower at AMC that you are not ongoing?Youthful: [Laughs] Yesterday [AMC creator] Agnes Nixon was doing a look and feel on our show and [professional producer] Julie Carruthers stated, "Agnes is searching for you. She would like to express hello. She states she also wants to provide you with a spanking!" But Agnes, additionally to as being a genius, is really a lovely lady. She understood. After I found her she was getting her makeup done. I stated, "Agnes, how's it going?" She stated, "Well, I'd be better should you [were not departing]. Nah, it's okay. I simply needed to put that search inside! You have been so excellent on the program and we have been lucky to possess you." I believe everyone knows. To allow chance go by throughout this time around of uncertainty is simply type of silly. I could not hold out. I spoke with a of my cast people and advised all of them to obtain available in the commercial and find out what's crackin'. Anybody with good sense would do this. I have spoken to numerous the AMC production staff and they are stating that if these handles Prospect Park aren't set up by September to ensure that the development and also the writing could possibly get support and moving, it will likely be very hard logistically. That The month of january launch date could be very positive, as you would expect.TV Guide Magazine: You will find still a lot of questions. What's going to people be compensated? How limited will the contracts be? How about benefits and insurance? There's still a union deal to become struck.Youthful: It had been strange. At our stars ending up in the union, our union repetition stated, "So let me know what you would like us to become fighting for?" And That I was, like, "What the heck do you consider you ought to be fighting for? Is not that what unions are produced for? You are asking us?" I have been having to pay for any pension since i have was 18 and I am not likely to allow that to go. I needed to strike as the iron's hot.TV Guide Magazine: You went from B&B to General Hospital to AMC with barely a rest between. Have you ever consider not doing soaps for some time and find out what's available for you personally in primetime?Youthful: I have been who audition a little recently - I went set for Pan Am and things like that - but I am finding I am for the reason that strange age groups. I am slightly too youthful to experience these leading roles in primetime and too old for playing the youthful guy. I am from a rock along with a hard place. However I know this daytime medium very well and that i like it. I really like the over-the-topness from it. I really like working every single day. It brings me lots of pleasure. Cady McLain [Dixie] and that i were speaking yesterday and that i stated, "I'd remain in this medium as lengthy as it'll have me, until I can not work any longer." It's introduced a lot to my existence and that is the conclusion. To possess a steady job and also to are a long time when i have is definitely an amazing factor. The entire world's unpredictable now, not only show biz. My uncle just lost his job after 30-some years. Let go. Done. It is going on everywhere. Do you consider that ultimate question: Basically ended up being to die tomorrow, would I be pleased with what I have accomplished? Well, I gotta say yes! Sure there has been good and the bad but I have had lots of success during my existence and a lot of it's related to the daytime soaps. I do not regret a minute from it. And also, since I grew to become a parent, my focal points have certainly transformed. It is all about family and security now, as well as in a business that's so topsy-turvy you grab what you could get.TV Guide Magazine: How did this B&B deal arrived at pass? Youthful: Kaira Bell contacted my management and requested if I'd want to consider coming back while he desired to begin to see the character really arrived at fruition. He assured me that Ron will return with a few very heavy participation. It had been always at the rear of my thoughts that I'd love revisit this role. It had been my first part on tv cheap Rick's still around is nearly too good to be real. To return making the role my very own again is indeed a thrill for me personally. I am eager to utilize Katherine Kelly Lang [Rick's mother Brooke] again. We'd this type of great rapport after i was more youthful. Once they all of a sudden aged Ron and provided the part she was, like, "I am too youthful to possess a kid this old!" Which was after i was 18 and today I am almost 32. [Laughs] I can not wait to return and bust her!Sign up for TV Guide Magazine now!

'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2' Becomes No. 3 Film of All Time at Box Office

The magic wand has won out over the magic ring.our editor recommends J.K. Rowling Unveils Pottermore Website, Announces Harry Potter eBooksHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2: Film Review'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2': Moviegoers, Fans React on TwitterTeen Choice Awards 2011: 'Harry Potter' Gets Special Tribute, Daniel Radcliffe Makes AppearanceRelated Topics•Harry Potter Warner Bros.' Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 has surpassed The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King to become the third-highest-grossing film of all time at the worldwide box office. PHOTOS: Growing Up 'Harry Potter': Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint Hallows 2, the eighth and final film in the blockbuster Potter franchise based on J.K. Rowling's novels -- has now earned $1.14 billion globally, including $343.1 million domestically and $792.4 million internationally. The movie achieved the milestone sometime over the weekend. It was expected to keep racking up records on Monday when edging past Transformers: Dark of the Moon ($344.2 million) to become the top grossing film of 2011 in North America, a title it's likely to hold for the rest of the year. And Deathly Hallows 2 is only days away from overtaking Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides ($798.1 million) to become the No. 1 international title of the year. PHOTOS: Summer Movie Guide In terms of global records, Return of the King, released in 2003, grossed $1.12 worldwide ($377 million at the domestic box office and $791.1 million overseas). PHOTOS: 8 Billion Dollar Babies: Movies That Have Crossed the 10 Figure Mark Deathly Hallows 2 should get comfortable in the No. 3 spot because there is little chance that it will rise any further and overtake James Cameron's Avatar ($2.8 billion) or Titanic ($1.8 billion), the No. 1 and No. 2 films, respectively. Box office observers believe the final Harry Potter pic will top out at roughly $1.4 billion. STORY: 'Harry Potter': 25 Surprising Facts About the Wizard's Wands, Props That's not to say that Deathly Hallows has run its course, particularly overseas, where it grossed $63.1 million over the Aug. 5-7 frame to top the box office for a fourth consecutive weekend. The $63.1 million included a $26.5 million opening in China, the highest bow ever for a Warner Bros. film. STORY: Teen Choice Awards 2011: 'Harry Potter' Gets Special Tribute, Daniel Radcliffe Makes Appearance Domestically, Deathly Hallows has slipped to No. 6 on the box office chart, grossing $12.4 million over the Aug. 5-7 weekend. Email: Pamela.McClintock@thr.com Related Topics Harry Potter Box Office Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Early Edition: 'The Vault' Will Open on Giant Screen Mark Ruffalo, Amanda Seyfried Come in 'Now The Thing Is Me' 'Thor 2'

GK Films -- the development company behind 'The Town,' 'The Tourist' and 'Rango,' along with the approaching 'Dark Shadows' and Martin Scorsese's 'Hugo' -- is dealing with a graphic novel adaptation by obtaining the film privileges to 'The Vault,' a picture comic compiled by Mike Sarkar, a professional at Johnny Depp's Infinitum Nihil production company (with a cope with GK). Based on the Hollywood Reporter, the underwater sci-fi story centers on several divers who, from the coast of Nova Scotia, uncover a sarcophagus with unusual remains and unintentionally release an old evil. Vault is really a three-problem small-series using the first problem striking stores now. Mark Ruffalo and Amanda Seyfried have been in discussions to become listed on the cast of Louis Leterrier's 'Now The Thing Is Me,' a heist film starring Jesse Eisenberg and Melanie Laurent. Based on Variety, the storyline starts a team of FBI agents in a game title of cat and mouse against a squad from the world's finest illusionists, who accomplish a number of daring bank heists throughout their performances, taking a shower the earnings on the audiences while remaining a measure in front of the law. Ruffalo would take part in the primary FBI agent and Seyfried would play a specialist who helps the illusionists using their props. Summit Entertainment is delivering the film. Irish director John Kirk is within foretells direct 'Thor 2,' with Chris Hemsworth reprising his role because the hammer-carrying super hero. Kirk is originating off a effective pointing stint on HBO's 'Game of Thrones,' where he handled nobleman, queens, knights in combat and renegades within the complicated plots in line with the books by George R.R. Martin. Based on Variety, that actually work assists him well using the 'Thor' follow up, that is likely to have a large cast of Aasgardians and animals within the Norse mythology-set world. The Marvel-Disney film is scheduled for release on This summer 26, 2013. Short Takes: Benjamin Master is cast because the Archangel Michael in Alex Proyas' 'Paradise Lost' [full story] Despite a flurry of gossips, Michael Patrick King isn't carrying out a 'Sex and also the City' prequel. [full story] 'The Three Musketeers' to spread out Tokyo, japan Worldwide Film Festival on March. 22. [full story] Browse the new worldwide poster for 'Rise from the Planet from the Apes'. [full story] First images from Bobcat Goldthwait's new dark comedy, 'God Bless America.' [full story] There is a new clip from 'What's Your Number?' with Anna Faris and Chris Evans. [Take a look

Blame American Horror Story For Ryan Murphy Not Participating in the Annie Reboot

Why isn’t Glee creator Ryan Murphy writing or directing the Will Smith/Jay-Z production of Annie with Willow Smith in the title role? You can blame (or thank) Murphy’s new FX series American Horror Story. “I met with Jay and talked to him about it. I wanted to write the script and direct it.” Murphy told Deadline. “And then American Horror got picked up. Willow is a certain age and you need a script by November. I didn’t think I could do it. So now she’s got Emma Thompson who is 50 million times better than me. LOVE HER. I wish I could have had the time to do it.” [Deadline]

Satellite TV Subscribers May See First-Ever Quarterly Decline

NEW YORK -- Last year's second quarter brought a shock for the pay TV industry that set off the cord cutting debate. For the first time ever, pay TV in the U.S. lost subscribers as satellite TV and telecom video gains couldn't offset a steep cable decline. Now, the industry looks set for another negative first. Some analysts now expect satellite TV, which has been on an uninterrupted growth path since its U.S. launch in the mid-1990s, to show its first-ever subscriber decline for the second quarter. Early on Thursday, DirecTV, the bigger of the two U.S. satellite TV providers, reported a second-quarter net subscriber gain of only 26,000 -- the company's lowest ever and well below the Wall Street consensus of 57,000. "With today's below-expectations growth at DirecTV, it seems likely that the satellite industry will post its first-ever quarterly subscriber loss in the U.S. (expectations are for a contraction at Dish Network)," Sanford Bernstein analyst Craig Moffett said in a note to investors. "Our forecast calls for a small subscriber loss" at Dish, but after weaker-than-expected results at other pay TV firms, including DirecTV, in recent days, "the riskshave risenfor a more substantial drop," he told The Hollywood Reporter. Wunderlich Securities analyst Matthew Harrigan also expects a satellite TV user decline after the weaker DirecTV figures. He has forecast Dish to lose 35,000 users on a net basis. Bryan Kraft, analyst at Evercore Partners, told THR that, unlike other industry watchers, he had already expected total sat TV subscribers to fall into negative territory for the second quarter as his DirecTV forecast was more bearish than that of his peers. He predicts a 100,000 quarterly drop for Charlie Ergen's smaller competitor Dish, which would add up to a 74,000 decline in the second quarter. Evercore or an affiliate of it has acted as a manager or co-manager of a public offering of securities by the company in the last 12 months, and Evercore or an affiliate owns 1 percent or more of the firm's stock. "We've estimated that Dish could add 50,000 [subscribers] in the second quarter, but this could be optimistic now," said Miller Tabak analyst David Joyce in echoing the more bearish expectations after DirecTV's results. "This will create headlines that consumers again are leaving the multichannel video distribution market, but probably due to economic factors." On DirecTV's earnings conference call, chairman and CEO Mike White cited economic and competitive issues. "The pickup in competitive intensity that we saw coming out of the first quarter has yet to abate," he said. And he said that consumers are "increasingly under stress from an ongoing weak economy." In the second quarter of 2010, DirecTV had added 100,000 subscribers, and Dish had lost 19,000. The second quarter is typically the slowest for pay TV firms as students move and so-called "snowbirds," retirees who have a winter home in the South that they leave in the late spring, disconnect their service. "Uncertainty about whether or not we would have an NFL football season may have weighed on gross additions in the quarter," Moffett added. "Still, subscriber growth is unmistakably slowing." The U.S. pay TV business is already saturated, analysts have long said. "Subscriber growth is a zero sum game," said Moffett. He also reminded investors that Ergen "has already made clear his disaffection with the core satellite business, and is looking to diversify away -- or at least to radically re-craft the portfolio of surrounding assets" with the recent acquisition of Blockbuster and wireless spectrum. White on his call spoke of "favorable" subscriber trends so far in the third quarter, suggesting that "we have also regained some of our lost momentum." But Moffett expressed concerns about the third quarter, which he said "usually isn't any better than the second, so it's easy to imagine that this weakness will be with us for a while." Related Topics

Spuren eines Verbrechens

Fisher, an ex-cop, returns to his old beat somewhere in northern Europe after a thirteen-year hiatus in Cairo. His former mentor and role model, author of a treatise called "The Element of Crime", asks him to solve a series of murders involving lottery ticket sellers. Guided by the theories put forth in the book, Fischer retraces the steps of a suspect, Harry Grey, as recorded in a three-year-old police surveillance report.

Just for Laffs: Bigger, better, funnier

TORONTO -- The king of comedy festivals, Just for Laughs Montreal, wrapped its 29th edition Sunday boasting more shows (1,762 English and French combined), more sell-outs, more talent (3,695 artists and participants) and more tapings for broadcast than previous years.The Gala series sold out four shows -- over 10,000 tickets -- hosted by Russell Peters.Fest's comedy person of the year, Louis CK, along with Daniel Tosh of Comedy Central's "Tosh.0" and international funnymen Eddie Izzard and Danny Bhoy were among many hot tickets.Almost 1,000 industryites attended the fest, with 400 execs from the film, TV, digital and live entertainment biz hitting the JFL Comedy Conference, featuring a keynote from Marc Maron and a Q&A Master Class with JFL comedy director of the year Paul Feig.Two new categories -- Characters (for sketch artists) and Unrepresented (acts with no agents) -- joined fest's New Faces strand, while the sophomore edition of The Insiders Series saw several hits including Colin Quinn's Broadway show "Long Story Short" and Funny or Die's "What's Going On? With Mike Mitchell."Live comedy podcasts made their first appearance and drew capacity auds, but TV cameras were the most ubiquitous tech presence.JFL produced a record number of taped TV specials this year. Montreal roster includes two one-hour "Funny as Hall" specials for BBC America; four one-hour specials hosted by John Oliver, Russell Peters, Craig Ferguson and Eric Stonestreet for Canuck pubcaster CBC; two one-hours -- Weird Al's "Amp'd" musical special and JFL live hit "A Tribute to Nerds" hosted by "Big Bang Theory's" Kunal Nayyar and Simon Helberg -- for Canada's The Comedy Network; and specials for GNWTV (Australia), Paramount Spain, Germany's TBC and Comedy Central channels in The Netherlands and Sweden. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com