Sofia Coppola Marries Phoenix Singer Thomas Mars

Cue up some New Order! Academy Award winner Sofia Coppola and Phoenix lead singer Thomas Mars were married in Bernalda, Italy over the weekend. “Everything went well,” Bernalda Mayor and ceremony officiator Leonardo Chiruzzi told the AP. “It was simple, calm, in the garden.” Guests at the wedding — which took place at the at the Coppola family-owned mansion Palazzo Margherita in Bernalda — reportedly included George Lucas, Johnny Depp, Talia Shire, Nicolas Cage and Jason Schwartzman. Local meats and cheeses were served, but whether gnocchi was on the menu remains to be seen. [LAT/Ministry of Gossip]

'Ghostbusters 3' Will Shoot The Coming Year With Or Without Bill Murray, States Serta Aykroyd

"Ghostbusters 3" will begin filming the coming year. The new sony and leading guy Bill Murray just have no idea it yet. Open "Ghostbusters" star Serta Aykroyd is swirling the rumor mill again, this time around on "The Dennis Burns Show." He told Burns the plan is to buy the film while watching camera over the following year even though The new sony still has not added it for their line-up and Murray has not browse the flick's "excellent script" yet. Which was the ultimate ingredient that director Ivan Reitman stated the film didn't have in March. Because it works out, Aykroyd not just is not being put lower by Murray's insufficient an participation, he's implying the movie could move ahead without him. "What we must remember is the fact that 'Ghostbusters' is larger than anyone component, although Billy was absolutely charge and led into it inside a massive way, as was the director and Harold [Ramis], myself and Sigourney [Weaver]." Aykroyd stated. "The idea is a lot bigger than anyone role and also the commitment of 'Ghostbusters 3' is the fact that we obtain to hands the gear and also the franchise lower to new bloodstream." A number of that new bloodstream might include "Criminal Minds" and "(500) Times of Summer time" star Matthew Grey Gubler, Aykroyd stated. Such as the put an excessive amount of hope on that with no official confirmation in the actor's party. Actually, don't even think that Gubler continues to be informed that Aykroyd has an interest, since the Ghostbusting-enthusiast has leaped the gun before in the casting bulletins. Last November, Aykroyd title-checked Bill Hader, Anna Faris and Eliza Dushku as potential stars within the follow up, but not one of them have been informed of this commitment yet. But Deadline cautions that in Sony's eyes, the "Ghostbusters" situation comes lower to "no Murray, no movie." Quite simply, grab another number of salt and pour everything over Aykroyd's latest comments -- for the time being, the "Ghostbusters" follow up remains simply possible. Can you visit a "Ghostbusters 3" without Bill Murray? Inform us within the comments section below or on Twitter!

'No Country for Old Men' Suit Heads to Trial Over Payment to Tommy Lee Johnson

Miramax/Courtesy Everett Collection A suit alleging thatParamount short changed a trader within the Oscar champion No Country for Old Males giving Tommy Lee Johnson a large $15 million pay-out is headed to trial. La Superior Court Judge Mark Mooney declined Vital's tries to win summary judgment againstinvestorMarathon Funding, which prosecuted the studio this past year. Marathon claims its arrangement with Vital Vantageentitled it to a quarter of "internet distribution revenue" in the 2007 best picture champion. The organization prosecuted after realizing a unique $3.75 mil deduction inside a profit statement because of a $15 million payment to No Country co-star Johnson. Johnson themself had prosecuted Vital for $tens of millions of in 2008 on accusations he received a smaller up-front fee in exchange for "significant box-office bonuses and 'back-finish' compensation." That dispute seems to possess been offer mattress, however in creating a payment to Johnson, Vital is purported to have preferred a Hollywood star at the fee for Marathon. The organization's lawyers assaulted Vital's alleged bonus mistake screw-ups as "gross and inexcusable" however the studio contended its deduction was allowed through the contract regardless. In moving the situation to another jury phase, Judge Mooney stated it had been close. "This is just one of individuals cases I possibly could argue quite well on each side,' stated the judge. "But ultimately It does come lower as to whether I can produce a determination whether it's a partnership. I'm unsure will be able to.Inch E-mail: eriqgardner@yahoo.com Twitter: @eriqgardner Tommy Lee Johnson No Country for Old Males

BBC takes Oz drama 'The Slap'

LONDON -- U.K. TV rights to the eight-part skein based on the international best selling novel "The Slap" have been snapped up by the BBC. Show, made by Matchbox Pictures for ABC TV Australia, the shingle in which NBC U has a majority stake, will air on upscale web BBC4, which introduced such high-end acquisitions as "Mad Men" and "The Killing" to U.K. auds. The Slap," starring Jonathan La Paglia, Sophie Okonedo, Melissa George, Essie Davis and Alex Dimitriades, is a story of racial, sexual and class politics set in contemporary Australia. Christos Tsiolkas' novel starts when a man slaps a child who is not his son, and goes on to track the ensuring fall-out this incident causes to family and friendships. BBC program acquisition topper Sue Deeks said: "'The Slap' is a phenomenon, one of those books that everyone seems to be reading. This fine Australian adaptation brings the novel's keen-eyed dissection of suburban living to the screen with tremendous performances -- it is a truly powerful, compelling and thought-provoking watch."The Slap" is distributed by DCD Rights. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

CBS Offers The Good Wife Viewers A New Beginning

Julianna Margulies Missed an episode of The Good Wife? Dying to know about the boots of justice? Or simply a House fan wanting to learn what Lisa Edelstein left Princeton-Plainsboro for? You'll have a chance to find out. Is The Good Wife on your Watchlist? Add it and your other favorites now and never miss an episode On Sunday, Sept. 4 at 9:30/8:30c, CBS will air a half-hour special that recaps the first two seasons, along with a sneak peek at the new year and interviews with Julianna Margulies, Chris Noth, Josh Charles and Archie Panjabi, among others. The third season of The Good Wife, premiering Sunday, Sept. 25 at 9/8c, boasts an impressive list of guest stars, including Parker Posey, Peter Jacobson, Dylan Baker, Eddie Izzard, Harvey Fierstein and a return appearance by Kelli Giddish.

Clooney, Pitt join Toronto guest list

TORONTO -- The 36th annual Toronto Film Festival has announced a stellar roster of celebrated thesps, directors and industry honchos expected to hit the red carpet next month in support of Hollywood fare and an array of in-play indie pics.Thesps George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Clive Owen, Jason Statham, Ewan McGregor, Jon Hamm and Viggo Mortensen should stir up shutterbug excitement, as will leading ladies Rachel Weisz, Keira Knightley, Abbie Cornish, Carey Mulligan, Megan Fox, Jennifer Hudson and Michelle Yeoh. International stars lighting up the fest's downtown hub include Catherine Deneuve, Freida Pinto, Akshay Kumar, Jeon Do-Yeon, Isabelle Huppert, Jean Dujardin, Alessandra Negrini, Shahid Kapoor and Alexander Skarsgard.U.S. filmmakers Francis Ford Coppola, Alexander Payne, Davis Guggenheim, Jonathan Demme, James Franco, Madonna, Gus Van Sant and Joel Schumacher are on deck to present new pics, while Luc Besson, Michael Winterbottom, Nadine Labaki, Steve McQueen, Joseph Cedar, Nanni Moretti and Wim Wenders are among hundreds of international helmers landing with fresh work. The Canadian contingent includes directors Sarah Polley, David Cronenberg, Mary Harron, Guy Maddin, Lea Pool, Philippe Falardeau, Jean-Marc Vallee and Mike Clattenburg, while the spotlight illuminates Canuck thesps Christopher Plummer, Seth Rogan, Scott Speedman, Sarah Gadon, Pascale Bussieres and Patrick Huard.U2, Pearl Jam, Neil Young and Paul Williams will also rock the launches of world-preeming docus exploring their on-going work and musical legacies. The festival runs Sept. 8-18. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

Miramax, Facebook Launch Largest-Scale Streaming Movie App to Date

NEW YORK - Miramax Films is launching the largest-scale Facebook streaming movie app to-date, PaidContent reported. It is the latest step in CEO Mike Lang's attempt to make money off the studio's library in digital form. Miramax will kick off its Facebook offer with 20 titles for rent in the U.S. and 10 each in the U.K. and Turkey, according to PaidContent. France and Germany are expected to follow in the near future. Facebook users will be able to rent for 30 days such Miramax titles as Chicago, Cold Mountain and Good Will Hunting, for 30 Facebook credits, the equivalent of $3, according to the report. Rentals will expire 48 hours after a user has started viewing a title. Titles limited to the U.S. for now due to rights issues include No Country for Old Men and Pulp Fiction. Warner Bros., Viacom's Paramount Pictures and NBCUniversal's Universal have each previously announced different iterations of Facebook movie offers. The Miramax films rented on Facebook can be watched on an iPad and on Google TV. Related Topics Facebook Miramax Films

Deeley delivers with first-ever nomination

W hile there's rarely little year-to-year change in the reality host category, Cat Deeley has shifted the equilibrium with her first-ever nomination.Deeley, the lone femme in the 4-year-old category and the bubbly British-born fashion plate-cum-host of Fox's hit "So You Think You Can Dance," is taking Heidi Klum's place as last year's single female nom for Bravo's "Project Runway." Noms Phil Keoghan (PBS' "The Amazing Race"), Ryan Seacrest (Fox's "American Idol") and Tom Bergeron (ABC's "Dancing With the Stars") are all trying to stop Jeff Probst's three-year winning streak. As a matter of fact, Probst is the only winner of this category, which was created for the 2008 Emmys. Probst is nominated again, and it's always difficult to decipher how voters determine a winner in the host category. Is it based on their ability to improvise during a live show -- "American Idol," "Dancing With the Stars" and "So You Think You Can Dance" -- or ability to integrate with the contestants in competition shows that are pre-recorded.Keoghan arrives at this year's Emmys with seven statuettes, although those are for being a producer on "Race," not as a host. Bergeron, who's hosting duties stretch as far back as the early '80s and the local Boston teen talk show "Rap Around," and Seacrest, arguably today's hardest working -- and most ubiquitous -- game player in all of reality TV land, have yet to win Emmys for the respective shows for which they're most associated.Clearly, whoever takes home the hosting Emmy will be back for another to season to defend their title. If these shows have anything in common, it's that they all remain Nielsen winners and will be around for many seasons to come.Phil Keoghan"The Amazing Race" (CBS)Why he might win: The show has long been Emmys favorite, and lost for the first time last year after winning seven years in a row. Probst was a big part of that winning tradition. Maybe not : The loss last year might mean Emmy voters are off the "Race" bandwagon and comfortable making a change elsewhere. Ryan Seacrest"American Idol" (Fox)Why he might win: While "Idol" has lost and gained judges, Seacrest, whose name is virtually synonymous with the reality TV format, has maintained a consistent likability on a show that might otherwise have lost its footing. Maybe not : With Simon Cowell gone, Seacrest lost his main antagonist. That means there was less of the edge-of-your-seat confrontations between the two, making Seacrest less an integral part of the between-contestants banter. Tom Bergeron "Dancing With the Stars" (ABC) Why he might win: Bergeron is due. He's been nominated all three years the category has been in place and "Dancing" remains as viable a reality force as it ever has. He also has affable personality and on-camera ease that has been thus far overlooked and underappreciated. Maybe not : His ease with contestants may actually work against him. Those who make the job look too simple don't often get the credit they deserve.Cat Deeley"So You Think You Can Dance" (Fox) Why she might win: Being the sole female nominee can help. When looking for a distinguishing factor, that could make a difference. Also, she's a bit saucy, and that can only help. Maybe not : It's her first nom, and with so many vets in the category, voters might wait a bit before awarding the rookie in the bunch. Jeff Probst"Survivor" (CBS) Why he might win: He's been the only winner of this category since its inception, so obviously the voters see something that sets him above the competition.Maybe not : Because he's monopolized the category, voters might decide to fete another deserved host that's equally paid his dues (perhaps Bergeron or Seacrest).ROAD TO THE EMMYS: REALITY, NON-FICTION & COMPETITION Nonfiction series, specials have H'wood auraSeries | Competition series | Non-fiction series | Non-fiction special| Hosts Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

Justin Timberlake is the Robin Hood of Time in the Trailer for In Time

Of course Justin Timberlake is the star of In Time, the futuristic sci-fi romp where the only currency on Earth is time: He investigated this phenomenon on his 2006 album FutureSex/LoveSounds, making keen observations about the sexiness of backs, the fun of summer lovin’, and the cybernetic world of skinny ties. Whee! Welcome back to the future, JT. Amanda Seyfried’s Bridget Fonda haircut waves at you from 1994. I love cute little “future” touches in these kinds of movies — like having to deal with your hot mom, who looks younger than you. Typical futuristic nuisance! Seyfried looks like Jane Jetson’s downtrodden college roommate, and I accept that. I’ve decided to have no feelings for Olivia Wilde since she’s allowed to be in every single movie no matter what, but I’m titillated by the inclusion of Matthew Bomer, Cillian Murphy, Alex Pettyfer, and Mad Men’s Vincent Kartheiser. Pete Campbell thinks about the future constantly, remember! He buys chip-‘n-dips! VERDICT: Time goes around, comes around. Directed by Andrew Niccol (Gattaca), In Time arrives in theaters on Oct. 28. Watch the trailer in HD over at Apple. [via Coming Soon]

Cheers & Jeers: Damages Hail, Judd Hirsch!

Judd Hirsch Cheers to Judd Hirsch getting back into the fast lane with Damages. Want more Cheers & Jeers? Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine. The Emmy-winning Taxi vet has mostly been stuck in low-gear shows like Numb3rs in recent years. His masterful guest turn in tonight's episode of DirecTV's top-drawer legal thriller could change all that. Hirsch plays Bill Herndon, the hard-drinking horndog legal mentor to Patty Hewes (Glenn Close), who asks him to assist her protégé Ellen Parsons (Rose Byrne) in the probe of dirty-dealing military contractor High Star. Our verdict is unanimous: He's guilty of stealing every one of his scenes. And this is just the start of Hirsch's career renaissance: He's also got roles in three highly anticipated films: The Muppets, Tower Heist (opposite Ben Stiller and Eddie Murphy) and This Must Be the Place (with Sean Penn). He's come a long way from Dear John. Are you happy to see Judd Hirsch doing high-quality work again? Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now!