'Thor 2' Director: Alan Taylor Reportedly Chosen to Replace Patty Jenkins, Kenneth Branagh

Third time's a charm? According to Deadline, Alan Taylor has been selected by Marvel to direct 'Thor 2.' The television veteran replaces Patty Jenkins who left and/or was possibly removed after having creative differences with the studio. Jenkins, best known for the indie film 'Monster' with Charlize Theron, was the choice to take over the franchise for Kenneth Branagh. Taylor has limited experience as a feature director, but his television credits are unmatched. He's helmed episodes of 'Game of Thrones' (something which might come in handy for a Thor movie), 'Boardwalk Empire,' 'Bored to Death,' 'Deadwood,' 'Lost,' 'The Sopranos' and the pilot episode of 'Mad Men.' 'Thor 2' is still scheduled for release on Nov. 15, 2013. [via Deadline] [Photo: Paramount] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Golden Globe Awards Nominations: Key Stats, Inclusions and Snubs (Analysis)

A still groggy Zooey Deshcanel admits she had contemplated quitting the acting business altogether only a year earlier.our editor recommendsGolden Globe Awards Nominations: The Complete ListGolden Globe Awards Nominations: Key Stats, Inclusions and Snubs (Analysis)Golden Globes TV: Newcomers 'Homeland,' 'New Girl' and 'Boss' Each Score Multiple NominationsRelated Topics•Golden Globes 2012 "It's rare that you find really great parts," says the New Girl star as she navigates her way through Los Angeles traffic Thursday to the gig she claims changed that. PHOTOS: Golden Globe Awards: The Nominees "This is the best job I've ever had," she adds of Fox's freshman comedy that was showered with Golden Globe attention earlier this morning.Not only was the top-rated seriesnominated for a best comedy Globe, but Deschanel was granted a best actress nomination in the comedy category. Grasping for descriptors for the current swell of emotions, the actress settles on "thrilling." To be fair, the actress hasn't had much time to process the news. She claims sheslept through her alarm, waking up at 6:30 AM to 20 missed calls. But by 7, she had already connected with both her long-time manager and her showrunner, Liz Meriwether. "We're both like big nerds, so there was a lot of nerdy love," she says of the exchange. STORY: 'The Artist' Tops Golden Globe Nominations "I just can't believe it," she says of the award show whirlwind, which began earlier thismonth when Dechanel was nominated for a "best song written for visual media" Grammy for her work with theWinnie the Poohsoundtack."I was writing music so long for in the my room... its so great to see my work come to fruition." PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery Golden Globe Awards: The Nominees Related Topics Golden Globes Golden Globes Zooey Deschanel New Girl Golden Globes 2012

Norman Lear Ripped By Talk-Radio Hosts After 'Angry' Speech (Audio)

Michael Kors Holdings, the apparel-design company from Project Runway judge Michael Kors, priced its initial public offering Wednesday at $20 a share, higher than its expected range of $17-$19.our editor recommends'Project Runway's' Michael Kors Gets MarriedFashion Designer Michael Kors Eyes Sale of Stake for up to $500 MillionLifetime Reveals 'Project Runway All Stars' Cast, Premiering in January'Project Runway' Star Sued By Talent Agency Over Shoe Deal PHOTOS: Paris Fashion Week Top Ten The company also said it would sell 47.2 million shares, about 5.5 million more than it first planned planned, and the stock will begin trading Thursday on the NY Stock Exchange under the symbol KORS. STORY: Michael Kors' Spring Collection Slammed by Critics; 'Hillbillies on Safari,' One Writes Kors, 52, began designing clothes when he was 19 and launched his company in 1981. Celebrities who have worn his designs to the Oscars include Joan Allen and Jennifer Garner, while Gwyneth Paltrow, Cate Blanchett and Rene Russo have worn them in the films Possession, Bandits and The Thomas Crown Affair, respectively. In its latest fiscal year, Michael Kors Holdings grew its revenue 58 percent to $803 million and its net income 85 percent to $73 million. PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery Met Gala 2011 Fashion Top 10 Related Topics Fashion Cate Blanchett Gwyneth Paltrow Heidi Klum Jennifer Garner Joan Allen Project Runway Michael Kors

13 Female Energy-Gamers Who Rule the planet

The honorees weren't the only real ones to go to The Hollywood Reporter's20th annual Energy 100: Women In Entertainment Breakfast in the Beverly Hillsides Hotel Wednesday.our editor recommendsAnne Sweeney Tops THR's 2011 Women in Entertainment Energy 100 List'The Help's' Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer to provide at THR's Women in Entertainment BreakfastKim Kardashian Comments on First 'Kourtney & Kim Take NY' EpisodeInside Kardashian Corporation. Kim Kardashian became a member of her mother, Kris Jenner, in the celebration, among her couple of high-profile looks because the announcement that they was ending her marriage to Kris Humphries after 72 days. PHOTOS: 2011 Women in Entertainment Energy 100 The E! reality star (Kourtney & Kim Take NY, Maintaining Using the Kardashians), was available to aid THR's cover star, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment chairman Bonnie Hammer, E! Entertainment leader Suzanne Kolb and E! executive vice president of entertainment programming Lisa Berger, who have been all honored around the 2011 list. STORY: Bonnie Hammer Discloses E! Rebranding Plans Wants As much as Four New Kardashian Spinoffs Kardashian, who together with siblings Khloe and Kourtney rounded out THR's 2010 Women in Entertainment list, continues to be keeping a lesser profile lately because of her March. 31split in the basketballer. STORY: Women in Entertainment 2010: The Kardashian Siblings Other celebs attending incorporated Kate Bosworth, Kirsten Dunst, The Descendants breakout star Shailene Woodley, Lily Collins, Bravo reality star Bethenny Frankel and E!'s Chelsea Handler. COMPLETE LIST: 2011 Women in Entertainment Energy 100 PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery THR's 2011 Women in Entertainment Energy 100 Related Subjects Kim Kardashian Kris Jenner Anne Sweeney Women in Entertainment Women in Entertainment 2011 Bonnie Hammer

Global Showbiz Briefs: Indonesia, UK

Cinema 21 To Open Two Imax Theatres In Jakarta Imax Corp. and Indonesian exhibitor Cinema 21 have agreed to install a pair of digital Imax theatres in Jakarta, Indonesia. The first system is scheduled for May 2012 at Gandaria City, South Jakarta and the second by 2013. Cinema 21 president Suryo Suherman welcomed the addition of Imax installations, and Imax CEO Richard Gelfond noted that with 36% of Indonesia’s population of 240 million between the ages of 15 and 40 “we believe there is a strong demand for Hollywood’s largest blockbusters to be presented in our immersive format.” The two installations mark the first commercial Imax theatres in Indonesia. Cinema 21 is the largest cinema chain in Indonesia and South East Asia with 571 screens in 31 cities all over Indonesia. UK Call Sheet Looks To Link Crew To Jobs A new website has bowed in the UK with the aim of revolutionizing the way those who toil behind the camera find work. Thecallsheet.co.uk database will bring together freelancers, production companies and facilities companies to match availability to job openings. To qualify as a member, those seeking work must have at least 10 credits or two years of industry experience (unreleased or short films are not accepted). Those approved will have access to job listings from UK producers and recruiters as well as a chase list, an online diary system and other features. Chris Munro, who won an Oscar for sound on Black Hawk Down, lamented being late to the game, In an industry so technologically obsessed its incredible that we are still using the same methods to crew films that we’ve used for 50 years or more when the rest of the world can find any information they need just by a few clicks of a mouse on the internet. Thecallsheet.co.uk is long overdue and will bring crewing of films into the 21st Century.

Benjamin Bratt hitches to 'Snitch'

"Private Practice" star Benjamin Bratt has signed onto join Dwayne Manley in Ric Roman Waugh's action thriller "Snitch." Pic, which started production now in Shreveport, La., can be a co-production between Exclusive Media Group, Participant Media and Imagenation Abu Dhabi which will be released inside the U.S. by Summit Entertainment. Inspired by true occasions, "Snitch" stars Manley just like a father expected to become an informant for your DEA to reduce his wrongly accused son's 10-year jail sentence. Bratt shows a substantial player inside the Mexican drug trade uncovered by protag's amateur undercover work, which will get worse the issue. Susan Sarandon co-stars alongside Craig Pepper, Jon Bernthal, Melina Kanakaredes, Michael K. Williams, Rafi Gavron and Nadine Velazquez. Manley will produce with Dany Garcia and David Fanning, additionally to Exclusive, that's co-financing with Participant and Imagenation Abu Dhabi. Waugh modified the script from a geniune script by Justin Haythe ("Revolutionary Road"), who'll professional produce with Becki Mix Trujillo, additionally to Exclusive and Participant Media. "Snitch," which shoots in Shreveport until Jan. 19, is presently slated for theatrical release inside the first quarter of 2013. Bratt is not any stranger to films in regards to the drug trade, getting carried out a drug kingpin in Steven Soderbergh's "Traffic." He's repped by WME and D/F Management. Contact Rob Sneider at rob.sneider@variety.com