Jersey Shores Deena Nicole Cortese Dishes On Kissing Girls

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Jersey Shore star Deena Nicole Cortese kissed a girl in Italy and she liked it! The self-described blast in a glass reality star appeared on Wednesdays Access Hollywood Live where she gave Kit Hoover and guest co-host Arsenio Hall all the details on last weeks episode, where she pulled a double girl robbery on co-stars The Situation and Vinny. I did find my share of men [in Italy], and if you saw last week, [also] women, Deena said of her Italian conquests. She was cute and Im very out there and open at that moment, thats what I wanted to try and do, so I went for it and you all got to see it, she said of the blond that she stole from The Situation at the bar and then reclaimed back at the house after the woman momentarily smushed with Vinny. I enjoyed it! she said of her onscreen girl kiss and cuddle session in her bed. I enjoyed it, Im not gonna lie. The 24-year-old told Kit and Arsenio that her lady adventures are not just for the cameras. When Im there, nothing is for television, Im just being myself, she explained. I make out with girls when I drink sometimes. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved.This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Todd Phillips comedy set for March

Warner Bros. has dated "Project X," its low-budget high-concept comedy developed by Todd Phillips, for March 2.Two months ago, the studio had set "Project X" for Nov. 23. But the studio subsequently pulled it off that date before announcing the March opening on Tuesday.Story centers on three high school seniors throwing a birthday party to make a name for themselves. Things spiral out of control as word of the party spreads.Phillips is producing through his Warner-based Green Hat banner along with Silver Pictures. Joel Silver, Scott Budnick, Andew Rona, Alex Heineman and Steve Richards are exec producing. "Project X" will open against Universal's "Dr. Seuss' The Lorax" and Paramount's "Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters."Warners has selected April 13 as the launch date for Walter Hill's "Bullet to the Head," starring Sylvester Stallone and Sung Kang as a hitman and a cop who form an alliance in order to bring down a common enemy. Project is being produced by Dark Castle and IM Global."Bullet" will open against Lionsgate's horror vehicle "Cabin in the Woods," FilmDistrict's sci-fier "Lockout" and Relativity's unititled Farrelly brothers comedy. Contact Dave McNary at dave.mcnary@variety.com

Entourage Creator Doug Ellin about the Finish, the Backlash so when Fans Can Get a film

Entourage Entourage might be accustomed to imaginary bad reviews targeted at its protagonist, actor Vincent Chase (Adrian Grenier). In the end, he's been charged with as being a "fly-by-evening pretty boy," and the pet project Medellin was considered "the silliest factor to leave South Usa" since Evita. In tangible existence, however, Entourage sits dormant to taking this type of critical beating, particularly the recent wave of antagonism targeted in internet marketing. "The experts, out of the blue, appear to possess switched on us and forgotten that people were really significantly acclaimed previously," series creator and executive producer Doug Ellin informs TVGuide.com from the critique for last year's dark story lines. "Last season, we'd our greatest rankings ever, and so i type of disregard the experts." What's in your Watchlist? Create one and add your faves, like Entourage After receiving three Emmy nominations, five Golden Globe nominations for the best comedy series and praise because of its unique portrayal of male relationships prior to the term "bromance" even joined the vernacular, Entourage went from honours bait to some point on CollegeHumor.com. Why the all of a sudden cold reception from experts? Ellin states the show's transformation from the simple buddy comedy to some complicated tale that saw Vince begin to use cocaine and landing in rehab, has tossed many for any loop. "Honestly, I am very prepared to be belittled. I really like the show. I believe it's just like it's have you been,Inch Ellin states. "I do not feel there is lots of shows within the good reputation for television which have confused tones around we now have and i believe that throws people. I believe that shocks them." Entourage boss on Vince in final season: "We'll see him back on the top" It's far in the early critiques that everything appeared to just about go too well for that boys from Queens- a theory parodied in the newest episode when Eric (Kevin Connolly) told Vince "things always exercise for all of usInch before Vince nearly unsuccessful a drug test. "Do you want to see everybody go, 'It's the finest factor ever?' Obviously, however when we began Season 1, I recall Cinemax saying, 'This isn't our typical kind of show, so I'd be ready for some pretty harsh reviews,'" Ellin states. "And Also The New You are able to Occasions stated i was the very best show on tv that year, and so i never expected that. I never expected a few of the backlash." That "backlash" comes just like the show is wrapping its eight-year TV run. Although Connelly told the Today show recently the show have been "canceled," Ellin demands his star was joking which it had been their option to go. "I believe nobody wanted it to finish, but all of us understood the time had come to finish. Cinemax did not cancel us. We'd a lengthy talk to them about if this should finish 2 yrs ago," Ellin states. "It feels as though the best time." Entourage: Kevin Connolly to direct penultimate episode Although he's moving forward, Ellin will not be moving too not even close to the Entourage model. His new comedy pilot at Cinemax, 40, follows another number of men residing in New You are able to City and battling using the economy in ways Vince, E, Turtle and Drama never needed to do regardless of the recent recession. "It is a more aged Entourage. We are losing the wish fulfillment from it. It's real men who've attempted to create the best options in existence and also the recession type of smashed them hard,Inch Ellin states. "It grew to become hard to raise stakes on Entourage because, in the finish during the day, he's a wealthy, great-searching superstar." The cast of Entourage states goodbye - for the time being confident movie may happen Production on 40, however, might be the greatest speed bump standing when it comes to an Entourage movie - possible that series executive producer Mark Wahlberg first spoken about last year. The 40 pilot is placed to shoot in October, and Ellin states the "tricky part" could be writing an Entourage film script when the pay cable network also orders a complete season of 40. The film has produced interest from Cinemax, in addition to several film galleries. "[Agent] Ari [Emanuel] calls me about this every single day. He's considering it a lot more than me," he states. "I type of needed to take some break. The eye remains. I'm not sure. We'll see." What exactly if Entourage: The Film never hits the giant screen? Ellin states he's "no clue" when the series finale will satisfy fans, but at this time, the only real critic he appears of looking after about pleasing is themself. "The end result is that fans and experts have anticipation after which they've created their very own situations within their heads," he states. "Whether it lives as much as that for many people? Great. Whether it does not? I simply viewed the ultimate episode, the very first cut, however it matches my anticipation and that is all I'm able to do." Entourage airs Sundays at 10:30/9:30c on Cinemax.

Fichtner and Harris Board Phantom

Submarine-set horror for Will and EdFresh from stealing Drive Angry from under Nicolas Cage's flaring nostrils, William Fichtner is next shoring in the already impressive cast of Phantom, which to date boasts Erectile dysfunction Harris, Andy Garcia and Natascha McElhone. The project was initially mooted in May, but has become formally continue, with financing in the RCR Media group (who also acquired the presently-directorless Highlander at Cannes). Set on the soviet sub throughout the Cold War, Phantom involves a Russian captain juggling multiple problems: on one side they have a rogue KGB unit to deal with, and alternatively they have supernatural forces attempting to seize control of his nuclear wessel. That doesn't seem just like a good day. Hollywood's last attempt for a haunted submarine story was David Twohy's Below 10 years ago, co-compiled by Darren Aronofsky, but more-or-less disowned by Dimension. It sank in the box office. RCR is going to be wishing for more from Phantom, that has Todd Robinson (Lonely Hearts) writing and pointing. Appears such as the ocean is within his bloodstream: he also authored Ridley Scott's Whitened Squall. Shooting begins in ( Scream for me personally! ) Lengthy Beach, California in October.

Sony Classics Sending 'Midnight In Paris' Wide Again

Woody Allen's Midnight In Paris, which recently became the director's highest-grossing film all time at the domestic box office, is getting another wide release. Sony Pictures Classics, which has distributed the past four Allen films, will expand it wide Aug. 26. The studio says the romantic comedy will surpass $50 million at the domestic box office this weekend. The film, starring Owen Wilson and Rachel McAdams, was released May 20 and has gotten both critical and commercial praise, including very recentlyfrom our own Pete Hammond, who said Midnight would win the Best Picture Oscar if voting was held today.

Hollywood's New Plastic Surgery Alternative: The Quick-Fix Lasers

New York, Milan and Paris may be the world's fashion capitals, but Los Angeles has always been the undisputed fount from which beauty trends spring: hair extentions, fuller lips, even fuller breasts, eyelash extensions, dermabrasion, Botox, and of course, the whole size 2 craze, all sprang from Hollywood necessity, the mother of appearance inventions and innovation. Where actresses and actors lead, the rest of us follow. Youth and beauty may be their stock in trade, but when those in the forefront are dipping into the fountain of youth, everyone else can look like yesterday's news.our editor recommends'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' Talk Plastic SurgeryKim Kardashian's Mom Kris Jenner Undergoes Pre-Wedding Facelift (Video)'Jersey Shore' Star Admits to Having a Nose JobBristol Palin Admits to 'Corrective Jaw Surgery' Before Reality Show Plastic surgery may no longer be a luxury, but it does demand the luxury of time. When you've got a shoot date looming, a premiere, a red carpet or a magazine cover shoot, that's just out of the question. Not to mention a pitch meeting, the network retreat or the Oscars. The newest beauty fixes won't take a bite out of your schedule, but that doesn't mean they aren't real fixes. The options between a facial and a facelift have multiplied many-fold, like 3D movies. The botoxed-frozen-forehead landscape is now a thing of the past. That, and good old shots of Juvederm or Fraxel laser treatments -- applied over several months -- have been made nearly obsolete by new techniques for applying fillers and a multitude of lasers that do a multitude of things on any body part you can think of. Prominent Beverly Hills dermatologist Peter Kopelson, whose father Arnold Kopelson produced Platoon, grew up in show business and understands the needs of its players. According to him, the best problem solver these days is a combo of laser treatments with fillers, but the fillers are applied in a whole new way. "We don't inject to the dermis anymore," Kopelson explains. "Now we're injecting fillers at a deeper level, right above the bone -- that is where facial structure lies. We even do this under the eyes. And now Restylane and Juvederm come with lidocaine in them -- a painkiller -- so it's not nearly as painful as it sounds. When you inject on this level, fillers last six months to a year and create a better base for the structure of the skin. Sculptra, a new filler and volume enhancer, lasts about two years. "We're also injecting in new areas like the temples. A female studio executive recently came in, thinking she might need a facelift for her jowls. All she needed was the right filler. She walked out in a half-hour with no bruises." Kopelson's North Camden Drive office, which caters to actresses young and older, actors and execs, has a variety of new lasers. But his favorite is Smart Pulse ($500 to $1,900, depending on area treated), which no one else in the country has. It's non-ablative (doesn't vaporize the surface of the skin, like the mighty CO2 laser), takes three minutes and works well in a series of treatments to produce more collagen in the top layer of the skin. This is one of the new "lunchtime lasers," which include the Nd:Yag, the Pearl and Titan -- they all tighten the skin and make it less blotchy. And you can apply a little makeup and hit the streets right after application. "They're perfect for before awards shows," says Kopelson. "These treatments are now as prominent as stylists." Randal Haworth, a popular Beverly Hills plastic surgeon on North Bedford Drive, performs plenty of facelifts but has come to learn that "actors and entertainment executives are very busy people. We treat one of the top choreographers in the business; she works from 7 a.m. to midnight, goes on tour with pop stars, is on the set of videos. She barely has a day to recover, let alone weeks. Everything now is designed to have minimum recovery and a precise result. "Too much filler looks freaky," says Haworth. "The new permanent gel filler Aquamid is actually removable. If a patient doesn't like the look of her poofed-up cheek or under-eye, we can stick a needle in and pull it out." The new injection techniques also have a dramatic reduction in bruising because of micro cannula needles -- super skinny -- that just give little tiny nicks. "Lots of guys are asking for the 'Daniel Craig look.' This one's especially popular with actors on daytime soaps." David Colbert, M.D. Men are having fast laser treatments, too. Somehow lasers don't seem as fussy or feminine as actual lifts. "The IPL laser [$350 to $500] is good for men," notes Haworth. "They can't wear makeup to cover up, so men are limited to what they can do. This laser gets rid of fine lines and doesn't give you that white pale look. They make men look refreshed, but still manly." Bicoastal dermatologist David Colbert, who does pop-up suites in Beverly Hills before awards shows and caters to a staggering number of A-listers, says a Calcium Nature Lift ($5,000) can do that for men. "The 10-minute liquid calcium injection into the jaw line gives immediate square jaws," says Colbert. "Lots of guys are asking for the 'Daniel Craig look.' This one's especially popular with actors on daytime soaps." Another way to tighten the jaw line is by applying either the Titan laser, which heats the collagen and triggers new growth, or the Ulthera, which works on ultrasound waves to tighten skin. Now they're also being used on arms, knees, above the breasts and hands. "It even works on the neck area," adds Colbert, who reminds his patients that knobby knees and knotty hands don't go with smooth young faces. "I just did a major male TV star with the Titan," says Colbert. "He was red for 15 minutes, then he left. He'll be back on set tomorrow." Colbert actually works on movie sets. Recently, he was on Craig starrer Dream House and Angelina Jolie's Salt, bringing with him the Gentle Waves machine to apply to actors every morning before they shot. "It's a low-energy light that gives a soft glow to your face," explains Colbert. "Some soap operas have bought them -- for $15,000 -- and had them installed." Before Michelle Williams shot the upcoming October cover of Vogue, Colbert gave her a process he invented, called the Triad: a very light micro dermabrasion, followed by a toning laser that administers 5,000 pulses of low-energy light, followed by a flower acid peel ($1,000). "It gives movie stars flawless skin," says Colbert, who admits he's done nearly every actor or actress who's shot a Vogue or Vanity Fair cover in the past two years. With some stars, he'll add a Rad C facial ($1,200), which follows the Triad with a layer of vitamin C serum that's also in his Nourish Eye Cream ($110, colbertmd.com). Sienna Miller did this before her scenes in the Vogue doc The September Issue. Colbert also does full-body Triads. "With HD and giant flat screens, the quality of the skin matters more than ever," he says. "It's not just about lighting anymore." But the mother of all lasers, the CO2 ($4,000 to $4,500), does require at least one week of downtime. According to Haworth and August Denton, a cosmetic injection specialist on Brighton Way in Beverly Hills, it gives one an 80 percent improvement in skin tone and tightening, where most lasers improve about 20 percent. Considered the gold standard for wrinkle removal, it resurfaces skin by damaging the top layers. "You look like you're in a horror movie for three to five days," says Haworth, "but after that, the skin heals quickly. You have fewer spots, far fewer brown spots and lines, and it's great for photography sittings, red carpets and interviews." Until recently, the downtime for CO2 was two weeks, but new improvements mean you only need to stay home for about a week. There is also a new healing makeup by Oxygentix that can be applied a day after the laser, which promotes healing during recovery and downplays the pinkness, which resembles a sunburn. And if this weren't enough, drug companies and researchers are readying new medications that can block inflammation; within a year, healing from an eyelift or facelift will take only a few days. "Doctors don't want plastic surgery to be obsolete," one plastic surgeon said off the record. "So they've got to find a way to make it quicker. Nobody's got any patience these days. And you don't want a lot fewer patients. Right now, we're losing them to lasers." Related Topics

Kathy Franklin to Head 'Avatar' Brand Development for Lightstorm

Tapped to build the Avatar brand, Kathy Franklin has been named president of franchise development at James Cameron and Jon Landau's Lighstorm Entertainment. The hire signifies Lightstorm's commitment, in collaboration with 20th Century Fox, to grow the Avatar name beyond the traditional licensing and merchandising avenues. "Anticipating the exponential growth of the Avatar universe, we looked for someone who could lead a team that will cement Avatar as a world class brand across all platforms and markets. Kathy's experience, coupled with her drive and vision for what Avatar can be, made her the right choice," Cameron said. Avatar 2 is set to hit theaters in 2014, followed in 2015 by Avatar 3. Franklin is a seasoned executive with a proven record of designing and implementing branding strategies. As vice president of global studio franchise development for Disney Consumer Products, she worked on the Disney Princess, Disney Fairies, Cars and Toy Story franchises. Prior to that, she was vice president of Disney Worldwide Outreach, running marketing and communications for all corporate philanthropic outreach and charitable giving. "Bringing Kathy on board at Lightstorm further reflects the unique creative and business relationship shared by Fox and Lightstorm on the Avatar franchise," said Fox chief marketing officer Oren Aviv and chief creative officer Tony Sella. "Jim Cameron created an amazing universe of mass appeal and we're confident that with Kathy in place, this partnership will further capitalize on the tremendous opportunities inherent in this awesome property." Franklin will be based at Lightstorm's Santa Monica offices. Related Topics James Cameron Jon Landau

Keck's Exclusives Start Looking: Star Trek's Kate Mulgrew Joins Warehouse 13

Kate Mulgrew On August 29, former Star Trek: Voyager skipper Kate Mulgrew joins the cast of Syfy's Warehouse 13 inside a four-episode arc as Jane, a personality who'll prove to possess a profound effect on the Warehouse - and something of their residents with whom she shares a past."She's a Regent, an essential Regent," states series creator Jack Kenny. "Her first episode ("The 40th Floor"), can make her relationship towards the Warehouse and everybody inside it vital. But for the next three episodes that Kate is within (9/12's "Shadows," 9/26's "Emily Lake" and also the 10/3 season ender entitled "Stand"), we'll learn much more about how exactly the Regents are selected, the way they modify the Warehouse, and particularly how Jane will possess a strong effect on Pete (Eddie McClintock) and Myka (Joanne Kelly)."After Kate wrapped production in Toronto, I talked up Star Trek's former Captain Janeway from her New You are able to home by what don't be surprised from her latest Jane.TV Guide Magazine: So, that which was it relating to this character that tempted you into playing another Jane?Mulgrew: She's mystical and magical forces beyond all articulation. I play a significant part regarding the way forward for the Warehouse, as well as its history. You'll progressively understand her mysterious value towards the warehouse and everyone inside it.Television Guide Magazine: Inform us much more about these forces. Mulgrew: Among the Warehouse's items has fallen in my experience to become worn on my small person. In this artifact resides a continuity and promise that not one other single artifact bears. And So I must safeguard it also it, consequently, will safeguard us.TV Guide Magazine: Jane apparently shares a unique link with among the core figures. What else could you hint relating to this?Mulgrew: I'd say during my four-episode journey, many challenges are survived there appears to become a profound awareness the crowd cannot understand regarding among the figures. It's a relationship without that the Warehouse itself would most likely don't have any value.TV Guide Magazine: Your loyal Star Trek enthusiasts follow you anywhere you go. Any characteristics Jane explains to Janeway?Mulgrew: Yes. You are selected for that features you've which are outstanding. I believe I've got a certain strength and clearness having a twinkle. And Jane has all individuals things.TV Guide Magazine: Jack Kenny informs me your character is pivotal not only to the growing season-ending cliffhanger, but towards the entire season arc. And he's wishing to possess you back the coming year. Mulgrew: Jack is most likely the very best show runner I have ever labored with. Filled with existence and naturally naughty. His Irish naughtiness sparks my Irish naughtiness. Whenever you come from an event really hooking up using the people involved, it states something about its value. I loved all of them. Eddie, Jo, Saul (Rubinek, who plays Artie) and that i had dinner a minimum of 2 or 3 occasions. I left feeling exceedingly happy.TV Guide Magazine: So, have you been up for additional next season? Mulgrew: Yeah, I'm. Jack and that i spoke about this over dinner another evening. I'd greatly like to return and that i hope we are able to do this.Television Guide Magazine: Through the finish from the cliffhanger, what feeling will fans have relating to your character?Mulgrew: Hope. Warehouse 13 fans, start taking a chance which character you think shares an association with Jane. And Kate is however the latest inside a lengthy type of Star Trek veterinarians who've guest-starred about the series. Desire perhaps you have loved seeing or want to see make a look and feel?Sign up to TV Guide Magazine now!