Charles Shaughnessy Returning to Days of Our Lives

When Bachelor host Chris Harrison told us hometown dates would change the pecking order of the remaining women, he wasn't kidding. Not only did season-long front-runner Kacie fall from near the top, but she was also cut from the competition completely. We checked in with Harrison, who explained why Kacie's parents weren't the only factor in her demise and why Ben is headed for trouble on next week's fantasy dates. Read More > Other Links From TVGuide.com The BachelorChris HarrisonCourtneyKacie B.Lindzi C.

Beyonce Has 'A Very Good Part' In Peter Berg's 'Battleship'

For a lot of, the inclusion of celebrity Beyonce in Peter Berg's approaching "Battleship" stays out just like a strange choice. Not for Berg, though. The director spoken with MTV News recently and mentioned that he's surprised that "nobody had ever considered to use Beyonce" before he gained the telephone call. "I used to be a massive fan of her videos," Berg told MTV at Toy Fair now. "Clearly she's sexy, but she'd this real intensity. I'm like, 'Someone's getting her.' " For his first winding up in Beyonce, Berg appreciated: "In along with her, she showed up a T-shirt and jeans, no makeup, very natural. She was like, 'Look, If only to become an actress. Don't hug my ass. Too in my opinion. Push me. Treat me when you would almost every other actor. Help make me good.'" The finish result? "She's really, great in 'Battleship,'" mentioned Berg. "She's a very strong part." Berg mentioned that he's interested in artists purchasing and selling inside their vocals for lines around the movie set, stating several past success tales of music tales who made the leap for the silver screen. "I've always supported artists as stars. I'd good results with Tim McGraw in 'Friday Evening Lights' and 'The Kingdom.' Artists are actually acting since Frank Sinatra won an Oscar for 'From Here to Eternity,' " he mentioned. "Barbra Streisand, Kris Kristofferson, the late Whitney Houston, I believed, was tremendous in 'The Bodyguard.' As recently as Mariah Carey in 'Precious,' she was great." What can you consider Beyonce in "Battleship"? Reveal inside the comments section and also on Twitter!

EuropaCorp laughs with 'Love'

Luc Besson's EuropaCorp is rolling out sales on "Love Lasts Three Years," its highest-profile comedy hit at January's Unifrance Paris Rendez-vous.EuropaCorp has pacted for Germany with Prokino, Russia with Cinema Prestige and Turkey with Bir.In a parallel move, Jaimie Alexander ("Thor") has been cast in female lead role in EuropaCorp's upcomming thriller "Intersection."Written by Gallic novelist and media celeb Frederic Beigbeder, EuropaCorp's "Love Lasts" centers on a wise-cracking social gadfly, who's written a book claiming love lasts three years, but then falls for his cousin's beautiful wife (Louis Bourgoin).Released by EuropaCorp in France on Jan. 18, "Love Lasts Three Years" has grossed 3.8 million ($5 million) in its first three weeks.In 'Intersection," Alexander plays a rich newly-wedded wife who conspires wih her lover to kill her husband Frank Grillo ("Gangster Squad"). Her plans go awry when her husband and lover are involved in a multiple car crash in the middle of the Moroccan dessert.Screenwriter David Marconi ("Live Free or Die Hard," "Enemy of the State") is attached to direct."Intersection" lenses in late February in Morocco. EuropaCorp is selling the pic at the European Film Market. Marie-Laure Montironi, EuropaCorp international sales head, said just before Berlin that she was in advanced negotiations to close Germany and Benelux, both now key territories for French films.Though best-known for its high-testosterone thrillers, EuropaCorp produces films across a wider range than it is often credited for -- from feature debuts ("Love Lasts Three Years") to art pics (Xavier Giannoli's "In the Beginning"), comedies and animation (Bibo Bergeron's "A Monster in Paris")."Having a diversity of projects allows for a diversity of options to offer to international distributors and broadcasters, both free-to-air and pay TV. It's a big strength," said Montironi. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

New trailer for The Amazing Spider-Man

Following yesterday's sneak peek footage of The Amazing Spider-Man, a new trailer has now gone online showing off Pete and Gwen's chemistry, web-slinging galore and a big, green monster...The new trailer fleshes out the character of Peter Parker a little, touching on his daddy issues (Curt Connors, Ben Parker and to a lesser extent, Captain Stacy all appear to represent certain aspects of that missing father figure) and his burgeoning relationship with Gwen Stacy.Check out the new trailer below... Yesterday we told you that director Marc Webb was looking to play up Spidey's humorous side, and from the wise-cracking antics on display here, it seems that's exactly what he's done. The exchange with the car thief is particularly chucklesome...The action looks nice and meaty too, with the Lizard wreaking havoc across Manhattan on a scale that has buildings toppling left and right. And then there are the reliably thrilling skyscraper-swinging scenes, which never fail to get the adrenaline pumping.Most exciting, however, is the sense that all the major roles are perfectly cast. Andrew Garfield strikes a good balance between cocky and troubled, Emma Stone looks a spiky love interest, and Rhys Ifans is given free rein to chew the scenery to pieces! It really feels like a good blend of ingredients.The Amazing Spider-Man opens in the UK on 4 July 2012.

Off B'way's Signature Theater can get $25 mil gift

Off Broadway's Signature Theater has turned into a $25 million gift within the charitable org Pershing Square Foundation, while using funds being put toward Signature's ongoing low-cost ticket initiative. As a swap, Signature has named its about-to-open new multi-stage venue following a foundation, while using three-theater building now being referred to as Pershing Square Signature Center. It's expected the brand new gold gold coin can keep all ticket prices in the present $25 cost for an additional ten years, getting an additional decade of cost-minded prices to follow along with together with. Signature is poised to start its new $66 million home in midtown Manhattan inside a couple of days. Among the initial shows on tap within the venue certainly are a revival of Athol Fugard's "Blood stream Knot" and "Hurt Village," the newest from scribe Katori Hall ("The Mountaintop"). Pershing Square's foundation might be the charitable arm of Bill Ackman's Pershing Square Capital Management. Contact Gordon Cox at gordon.cox@variety.com

Academy moves toward e-voting

The Academy of movement Picture Arts and Sciences is a step nearer to a digital voting system, announcing Wednesday it has joined into a contract with Everybody Counts Corporation. to solely create a system for that 85th Oscars.Everybody Counts works with PricewaterhouseCoopers, the Academy's accounting firm of record, whose role in tabulating Academy members' votes will stay unchanged. Within the the coming year, the Academy will to experience a rigorous security and user-acceptance testing process."This is actually the to begin many steps that we'll be taking toward creating a secure and convenient electronic voting system, starting with next year's ballot," stated Academy chief operating officer Ric Robertson. "We are excited to possess found great partners in those who do that best."Picking a Everybody Counts is caused by an 18-month search carried out through the Academy. The organization is worldwide famous for its knowledge of election administration and computer security and it is voting platform is really a world leader within the election industry. Included in its technology and procedures are multiple layers of security which include military-grade file encryption techniques. The business's other clients range from the U . s . States Department of Defense the U . s . Kingdom's Secretary of state for Justice the condition of Nsw, Australia and also the states of Or, Florida, and Washington. Contact Christy Grosz at christy.grosz@variety.com

Bachelorette's Kasey Kahl Arrested

Kasey Kahl Bachelorette and Bachelor Pad alum Kasey Kahl was arrested for drunk and disorderly conduct.Kahl was involved in an incident Sunday morning at a club in Fresno, Calif., TMZ reports, but it's unclear what exactly transpired.Vienna Girardi and Kasey Kahl break upAccording to Kahl's booking report, he was arrested and booked about 3 a.m. and was released five and a half hours later.Kahl, 29, recently wrapped VH1's Relationship Rehab with ex-girlfriend Vienna Girardi, with whom he competed on Bachelor Pad.