Euro court rules out web filter

BRUSSELS -- The European Court of Justice has ruled that internet service providers cannot be forced by law to install filtering systems that prevent illegal file downloads. Decision, handed down Thursday, relates to music piracy in Belgium, but will apply across the European Union. In 2004, Belgian rights management organization SABAM obtained an injunction requiring the company Scarlet Extended to stop its customers exchanging files containing music in the SABAM repertoire. Scarlet appealed, and the Belgian court asked the European Court of Justice for advice. Its ruling concludes that, in order to filter out the offending files, the ISP would have to monitor all of its customers' electronic communication. Such a general monitoring obligation is incompatible with European law. It also ruled that the injunction failed to respect the fundamental rights of customers and of the ISP. Requiring Scarlet to install a complicated, costly, permanent computer system at its own expense would be a serious infringement of the company's freedom to conduct its business, it said. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

Hammond: Less Limited Rules, Food And Filmmakers Drawing More Academy People To Tests

Throw them an event and they'll come. Or at best a reception with good drink and food. That appears to be using the progressively strong turnouts of Academy people at tests this year.Just like the Hollywood Foreign Press Association along with other groups galleries are finding a shrimp cocktail could be a effective magnet forpotential voters. TheAcademy’s new pre-nomination relaxed rules appear to become getting an optimistic effect, at leastif evidence at recent tests is any suggestion. Which was precisely the Academy’s point once they introduced on September 21 there will be a helping to loosen of limitations on the sorts of tests that Academy people might be directly asked — a minimum of before nominations. In the past years galleries and marketers may have become their hands smacked or Oscar tickets removed when they dared to ask Academy people to tests that incorporated Q&As, receptions, food, drink and interacting withfilmmakers. People could onlyjust attend a movie, not take part in along side it shows or receptions. Period. Obviously consultants got for this bygoing to guild people rather, and clearly there's a really strong crossover membership between your guilds and also the Academy. The shackles happen to be removed and people appear to become turning in bigger numbersto watch, eat and mingle. Monday evening The Weinstein Company came a packed industry crowd towards the Academy’s own 1000 chair-plusSamuel Goldwyn Theatre for any special screening, Q&Aand reception of the black and whitened quiet, The Artist. Additionally towards the guild people the attendance by Academy voters was well into three numbers. A number of them including Angie Dickinson and David Ladd amongst others were seeing it for again around the giant screen. Harvey Weinstein introduced the film in addition to special visitors, Carmen and Dolores Chaplin, Charlie Chaplin’s granddaughters who had flown in from Paris simply to provide the family’s official endorsement from the movie which they stated their grandfather would truly appreciate. A Q&A (that we moderated) adopted with author/director Michel Hazanavicius and co-stars Berenice Bejo, Penelope Ann Burns, Missi Pyle and James Cromwell after which a more sophisticated reception. Uggie, your dog star from the film even demonstrated for any pre-screening photo op but was forbidden through the Academy from getting involved in the Q&A. Apparently this ill-conceivedrule also will apply towards the equine from War Equine along with other animal stars this season. Anyway before year Academy people could not have been asked straight to something similar to this, especially in their own individual theatre. Tuesday evening Vital gets control the Academy for the same event for his or her summer time hit, Super 8 which they're also Oscar campaigning. It’s charged like a DVD release party however the studio doesn’t need to hide the intent. Filmmaker J.J. Abrams and cast is going to be present and thus will many asked Academy people among other participants. Several Acad people also attended a screening and Q&A for that film at Vital on October 29th. One consultant explained “it’s so odd to have the ability to invite them (the Academy) directly now, but they're certainly being released”. Actually Vital has truly become in to the swing from it with several tests of Martin Scorsese’sHugo on shorelines last week. In La an organized have a picnic coinciding by having an 11AM screening from the movie at Vital having a heavy audience of AMPAS people needed to be moved right into a soundstage because of atorrential downpourSunday but even that “didn’t effect the turnout – it had been an excellent screening having a very passionate response,” based on a Componen honours consultant. There’s a different one having a reception Tuesday evening at Vital located by producer/director Irwin Winkler who informs me he thinks Hugo may be the year’s Best Picture to date (Winkler created such Martin Scorsese films as Raging Bull and Goodfellas). Vital knows the film using its spectacular three dimensional is better seen on the screen, not really a screener. The relaxed rules are helping them draw more people from their houses and right into a theatre to determine it the actual way it was supposed to have been seen. Last Friday evening Warner Bros. used the existence of director Steven Soderbergh, author Scott Z. Burns and Producers Michael Shamberg and Stacey Sher plus “hosts” Benicio Del Toro and Jerry Weintraub to lure an audience to some Beverly Hillsides screening of Contagion which was preceded with a drink and food reception. In the beginning Warners wasn’t planning for a large campaign with this movie in regards to a deadly disease distributing around the world however the strategy transformed if this grew to become popular. Not to mention Soderbergh includes a strong relationship using the studio although he did drop from their tentpole hopeful, The Guy From U.N.C.L.E. a week ago, saying it simply wasn’t uniting satisfactorily also it was better to exitnow instead of down the road if this would actually be harmful. He’s looking forward to the Liberace biopic he's gonna do for HBOnext summer time before his self-enforced hiatus and hopes to operate another film in until then. He stated Michael Douglas just known as, very excited, and wishes to show him what he's upset to date using the portrayal. Shamberg, clearly frustrated at not making their email list of commentators,pointedly requested me why I figured Contagion wasn't being taken more seriously being an Oscar contender. Maybe it'll if Warners keeps flowing your wine at occasions such as these. The Acad people I spoke to in the pre-reception didn’t even appear to be aware what the film involved prior to going in but something attracted them there. Sunday and Monday nights Academy people and particularly people of their language committee switched to special tests and receptions for foreign lingo challengers Monsieur Lahzar from Canada and Miss Bala from Mexico. Both were created by their filmmakers who spoken to individuals voting people later on. A different one is planned for next Tuesday using the filmmakers of France’s entry, Promise of War then an evening meal later on in a Japanese restaurant lower the road in the Landmark Theatre in which the film will screen. Until this season consultants focusing on these films could only demonstrate to them sans food and filmmaker interaction. Actually even in the Academy’s own official language tests it had been the meals offered between your double billrather compared to movies that a minimum of onevoter pointed out in my experience. “I need to the catering this season is preferable to ever in the Academy,” they stated. It’s a brand new day, the Academy has thankfullyloosened up andmembers are licking their chops in appreciation.

Dancing Runners up Talk Race For Mirrorball

First Launched: November 22, 2011 1:08 PM EST Credit: ABC Caption Dwts - J.R. Martinez, Ricki Lake & Make the most of KardashianLOS ANGELES, Calif. -- On Monday throughout part among the Dwts finals, Make the most of Kardashian surprised rivals Ricki Lake and J.R. Martinez by landing near the top of the leaderboard. Just what can fans in the hit ABC reality competition expect within the last three participants round the final evening? Leader Make the most of told Access Hollywoods guest correspondent Tim Vincent on Monday that hes beginning the finals certainly more fun. The dance i did so might be the foxtrot, which we have got a 24 on in week three, he mentioned. Certainly prone to enhance that, and basically come available strong. Its certainly apt to be a less demanding day, but theres still plenty of stress beginning it. The Kardashian brother mentioned hes not applying his lead without any consideration. Were in first, but nevertheless you never know using this competition. We should not jinx ourselves. We wish to have a very evening of rehearsals where you can great day tomorrow, he ongoing. J.R., who tied with Ricki for second placed on Monday, told Access hes still inside the competition to win it. Weve still got an chance, he told Access. A perfect score [will] certainly put us back inside the pastime we must go back to work and hopefully have that favorite dance knocked out. Hopefully that will push us through. Despite tonights outcome, Ricki which has considerably slimmed lower throughout her time on DWTS is overjoyed along with her experience around the program. Clearly you need to succeed tomorrow. Once we dont win, I really will probably be okay, she told Tim following Mondays show. I appear like Ive won to date. Ive come beyond I believed I'd. I have got an excellent career going next season, Im marriage. Adding, Existence is great, but Im going take my all. On Tuesday, the pairs might have another dance for your idol idol judges score together with a champion will probably be crowned. DWTS airs at 9/8 C on ABC. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All rights reserved. These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Robert Pattinson's Baby Picture, and much more 'Twilight' Stars Before These Were Famous (PHOTOS)

Moviefone is going to make you happy, Twi-hards. (No, we do not have bootleg copies of 'Breaking Beginning, Part I,' so stop asking.) Presenting 'Twilight' stars' baby photos! The great folks at Snakkle.com have come up with a squee-worthy gallery of Taylor Lautner, Billy Burke, Rachelle Lefervre, Ashley Greene and good deal much more of your 'Twilight' faves before these were famous. Except for the Jackson Rathbone coconut-bikini photo, many of these photos aren't that embarrassing, and can likely elicit a couple of "awws" in the 'Twilight' faithful. Ahead, find two favorite images (three words: Pattinson, age 4) and mind on to Snakkle to determine the whole collection. You should check out all of the 'Twilight' stars as full-grown grown ups when 'Breaking Beginning, Part I' opens at night time on Thursday -- that's, should you bought tickets last month. [via Snakkle] [Top Photo: Mirrorpix, Summit] [Bottom Photo: Seth Poppel/Yearbook Library, Summit] RELATED: 'Twilight' stars reveal what they are excited for fans to determine in 'Breaking Dawn' 'Breaking Beginning' Cast Quotes 'Breaking Beginning' Cast QuotesBill Condon, DirectorAshley Greene, Alice CullenNikki Reed, Rosalie HaleElizabeth Reaser, Esme CullenPeter Facinelli, Carlisle CullenSarah Clarke, Renee DwyerBilly Burke, Charlie SwanCasey LaBow, Kate DenaliJulia Johnson, Leah ClearwaterBooboo Stewart, Seth ClearwaterMelissa Rosenberg, ScreenwriterCarolina Herrera, Bella's wedding gown designerMackenzie Foy, Renesmee CullenTaylor Lautner, Jacob BlackRobert Pattinson, Edward CullenKristen Stewart, Jacob Black See All Moviefone Art galleries » Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

New Trailer For Aardman's Pirates!

Hilarity round the high seasDepending on whether your home is inside the Uk or US, Aardman's salty new sea comedy The Pirates! Is either subtitled Inside An Adventure With Scientists (Blighty) or Gang Of Misfits (America-land). However in either situation, all signs indicate it being the comedy just like a banking center full of shiny booty. We introduced a unique think about the Uk promo lately, now the completely new US trailer has turned up for that watching pleasure.The Pirates! finds the Sailing Captain (Hugh Grant) itching to win the Sailing Of Year award. The problem here's, he's constantly being averted by his rivals, including Black Bellamy (Jeremy Piven) as well as the sexy Cutlass Liz (Salma Hayek). And also the crew isn't exactly the cream in the crop.But, undaunted with the challenges, our hero promises he'll end up being the best buccaneer even if what this means is dealing with sea monsters, scientists (including David Tennant's Charles Darwin) as well as the fearsome Full Victoria (Imelda Staunton), who thinks all who plunder the seven seas certainly are a pack of douchecopters.Frankly, really the only factor we don't like in regards to the film delays until March 28 to find out it.

Kristen Stewart In Talks For Role Of Kei In Jaume Collet-Serras Akira

Kristen Stewart is in advanced talks for the female lead Kei in director Jaume Collet-Serra’s epic Akira, based onKatsuhiro Otomos six-volume graphic novel. Twitchfilm reported midday Tuesday that Stewart had been offered the part. She would join Garrett Hedlund, who has the male lead Keneda. Gary Oldman will play the Colonel. Akira has been a high priority for Warner Bros ever since the studio acquired it with Legendary Pictures two years ago from manga publisher Kodansha. The intention has been to make two films, each covering three books in the series.Akira was first adapted for the screen in 1988.StewartAndrew Lazar is producing with Appian Ways Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Davisson Killoran.

Pan Am On Strong Start Worldwide

In a few days is going to be crucial for ABC’s new drama Pan Am. The network is anticipated to determine whether to get additional episodes in the sixties air travel cleaning soap/spy drama (ABC gave the The new sony Pictures TV-created show a purchase for five scripts a week ago), and Pan Am may have its greatest-profile runs debut on BBC2. To date, the time drama is on a good start worldwide, carrying out more powerful abroad of computer has in america. Pan Am, that has been offered in 107 nations by The new sony Pictures TV Worldwide, has released in 6. Rankings for five of these — Canada, Sweden, Ireland, Norwegian and The country — came in, and in most only one, Pan Am was probably the most viewed new U.S. drama premiere this fall. (In The country, it had been second to Person Of Great Interest.) In Sweden, Pan Am rated because the country’s No.1 foreign series premiere ever. In Norwegian, it had been the 2nd greatest-ranked debut for any foreign series behind Prison Break. Now if perhaps Pan Am producers could slip Nielsen boxes to individuals Scandinavian families…

CBS comes to weekly victory

A powerful perf from Blue Bloods increased CBS.The greatest nfl and college football game in 5 years and also the across-the-board strength of their entertainment selection lifted CBS atop the primetime rankings pack a week ago. Answer to the Eye's victory were strong perfs by a number of its core veterinarians, as Monday's "2 . 5 Males," Tuesday's "NCIS," Thursday's "The Large Bang Theory" and Friday's "Blue Bloods" compiled the very best demo scores for just about any series on their own particular nights. And Wednesday leadoff hitter "Survivor" is constantly on the thrive in the 23rd edition, joining "Large Bang" and "Blue Bloods" in striking season levels a week ago. "Blue Bloods" particularly would be a standout, because the Tom Selleck-fronted family cop drama drenched its best regular 18-49 score (2.1 rating/6 share) since its series premiere in September 2010, and won its hour by 5 shares in grown ups 25-54. As well as in total audiences, its 12.73 million would be a bigger crowd than updated set for basically among last week's scripted series airing on ABC, NBC and Fox. Overall for that week of March. 31-November. 6, Nielsen estimations that CBS finished on the top among grown ups 18-49 having a 3.4 rating/9 share, then Fox (3./8), NBC (2.4/7), ABC (2.2/6), Univision (1.4/4) and ESPN (1./3). The Attention also lashed your competition both in grown ups 5-54 (4.4/11) and total audiences (13 million). For that season, CBS is tied with Fox for that 18-49 lead and it is the outright leader in 25-54 and total audiences. Fox continues to be greatest gainer, up 15% or even more in most groups. CBS padded its average a week ago with Saturday's special primetime nfl and college football game between Southeastern Conference rivals LSU and Alabama. The game between your country's top-ranked teams averaged an enormous 7.2/21 in grown ups 18-49 and 20.01 million audiences overall -- the biggest aud for any regular-season college game since Michigan and Ohio Condition came 21 million on ABC in 2006. The Eye's most popular new show is Monday half-hour "2 Broke Women" (4.3/12, 10.97m), which again a week ago offered like a good bridge between "The Way I Met Your Mother" (4.2/13, 10.49m) and "2 . 5 Males" (4.7/12, 13.90m). "NCIS" was Tuesday's No. 1 show (3.9/11, 19.71m), and something evening later "Survivor" (3.6/10 in 18-49, 11.95m) published its best scores since last December. "The Large Bang Theory" accomplished its greatest regular Thursday amounts since moving towards the evening 14 several weeks ago (5.4/16, 15.98m), and lead-out "Rules of Engagement" (3.7/10, 11.81m) published its best Thursday rankings up to now. Elsewhere a week ago, Fox was paced by Wednesday's winning "The X Factor" (4./11, 11.76m), as well as on Thursday the "X Factor" results show (3.7/11, 11.64m) brought into good scores for that season preem of "Bones" (3.3/8, 10.00m).The net's Tuesday hits "Glee" (3./8, 7.47m) and "New Girl" (3.6/9, 7.42m) came back from the three-week break with season lows, although the latter still brought its timeslot in 18-49. ABC had an execllent Wednesday, with "Modern Family" (5.7/15, 13.37m) the week's No. 1 scripted show in demos and 10 p.m. rookie drama "Revenge" (3./8, 8.58m) posting best-since-premiere scores and leading its hour in 18-49. Also ongoing to thrill is Sunday drama "Not so long ago" (3.8/9, 11.45m), which maintained almost all of its prior audience in week three, and Thursday vet "Grey's Anatomy" (3.6/9, 9.52m) was that night's No. 1 drama in demos. NBC was brought around the series side by Thursday comedy "WorkInch (3.2/8, 6.15m), while Friday drama "Grimm" (1.8/6, 6.01m) was lower 14% from the potent premiere however was the very best entertainment series in the hour among grown ups 18-49. Its top show remains "Sunday Evening Football" (8.8/22 in 18-49, 22.12m), as last week's Baltimore-Pittsburgh game was the week's No. 1 primetime program. Not too hot was the Monday debut of newsmag "Rock Center" (1./3, 4.14m). In cable, the very best entertainment series among grown ups 18-49 were AMC's "The Walking Dead" (3.4/8, 6.29m), FX's "Sons of Anarchy" (1.9/5, 3.63m), Comedy Central's "Tosh." (1.9/5, 3.25m) and AMC's new "Hell on Wheels" (1.9/5, 4.36m). Other standouts incorporated Discovery's "Gold Hurry" (1.6/5 in 18-49, 3.85m), which brought all television because of its Friday 9 p.m. hour in grown ups 18-34 (1.5/5) and key male demos Bravo's "Real Average women of Atlanta" were built with a good showing Sunday (1.5/4, 2.90m) and USA's original movie "John Sandford's Certain Prey," starring Mark Harmon, compiled 5.13 million audiences Sunday. Contact Ron Kissell at ron.kissell@variety.com

Jason Segel's 'Goonies' Adventure? 'Muppets' Star Plans Next Project

Because Jason Segel didn't obtain a good enough nostalgia fix from coping with Kermit and Miss Piggy in 'The Muppets,' the star and film author is wanting not to say die about his next film. Sorta. Inside an interview while using Playlist, Segel states the following scripted project may well be a kids adventure like 'The Goonies' or 'Labyrinth.' "I truly returned to possession my first script I ever offered once i was 21-years-old," Segel mentioned when asked for about his future plans. "It sitting in stock plus they didn't understand that it absolutely was the identical Jason Segel. I discovered them because the contract was up which i visited purchase up and so they were enjoy, 'No, wait, that was you? That was your script?' Which I had been like, 'Yep, sorry dudes.' Therefore I now bought it and If only to ensure it is. It's a kids adventure movie within the kind of 'Goonies' or 'Labyrinth' or something like that like this such as this. In my opinion this is actually the next large factor Allow me to make an effort to tackle." Unsure yet on any concrete particulars, but Segel did demonstrate the script includes puppets in the non-Muppet variety. The 'Muppets' star has 'Five-Year Engagement' coming 2012, additionally to some cameo appearance in Judd Apatow's spiritual non-follow-up to 'Knocked Up.' He appeared to become rumored just like discussions for your lead in 'Sex Tape.' [via Indiewire/The Playlist] [Photo: Disney] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook RELATED

Wrekin Hill, Row 1 grow 'Flowers'

Wrekin Hill Entertainment and Row 1 Prods. have developed its northern border American distribution privileges to Chinese director Zhang Yimou's "The Flowers of War," starring Christian Bale.Deal was introduced Monday in the American Film Market.The film continues to be selected because this year's official language entry for China in the Oscars. Wrekin Hill will open the film in NY, La and Bay Area at the end of December and then expand through early 2012."Flowers" may have a large release in China on 12 ,. 16 following premieres in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.With different script by Heng Liu, pic is modified from Geling Yan's historic novel "13 Flowers of Nanjing," set from the backdrop from the Rape of Nanking in 1937. Pic is created and fully funded by Zhang Weiping under his New Pictures Film banner."The Flowers of War" is inspired by true existence occasions, and informs an authentic story of hope, love and sacrifice.Bale plays a united states trapped amongst the chaos of fight, and also the ensuing occupation, takes shelter, became a member of by several innocent schoolgirls and 13 13 courtesans, going to escape the disasters happening outdoors the chapel walls.Pic is executive created by David Linde, Chaoying Deng, and Bill Kong. Worldwide sales are addressed by FilmNation Entertainment.The offer was discussed by executive producers Linde and Deng together with attorney Stephen Saltzman of Loeb & Loeb with respect to the filmmaker, Zhang Weiping, by Chris Ball and Rene Cogan with respect to Wrekin Hill and Brandt Andersen with respect to Row 1. Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com

Studio-producer deals remain stable

First-look production deals are holding steady: There are now 155 at the studios, a gain of a dozen from a year ago. If you're an optimist, that's great news. But if you're a pessimist, the tally is only about half of the 292 deals in place for Variety's Facts on Pacts story in 2000. Despite the focus on cost-cutting, studios continue to demonstrate that there's a tangible benefit in providing a producer with an office and funding in exchange for having first dibs on development projects. But a decade ago DreamWorks, Miramax and New Line were in their heyday and tallied 79 deals among them. Today Miramax has no deals; DreamWorks, which had only two deals a year ago, has five now; and New Line has grown from three to four by signing Offspring Entertainment, the Adam Shankman-Jennifer Gibgot shingle that had been at Disney.The Mouse House, which is relying on Marvel and Pixar to supply tentpoles, saw the biggest decline, with five deals departing. But Universal's management has shown a solid belief in deals, with a net gain of five.Big names that have signed new deals include Justin Lin, Kevin Spacey, Mark Gordon and Russell Brand. Deals that have expired include Walt Becker, John Wells and Bob Shaye. And deals that have shifted include Scott Rudin, Kennedy/Marshall and Jason Blum.Gordon, who recently signed a deal at Disney, tells Variety that studios realize first-look deals make sense."It's clear that there will continue to be a need for content -- and most of that is started by producers," says Gordon, who's also co-president of the Producers Guild of America. "None of us are daunted by that challenge, by the way. The fact that (the number of deals hasn't really changed) is a testament that studios recognize that most of their material comes from producers."Warner Bros. continues to have the most deals with 31 (excluding the four New Line deals), followed by Universal with 29, if the three Focus deals are excluded. Sony has 26, followed by Fox with 23, Disney with 18 and Paramount with 12.And while some producers privately lament how tight-fisted the Big Six can be on specific deal points, quibbling over the details of development fees, they admit that they'd rather have a deal than not have a deal. "It's always nice to have your overhead taken care of," Gordon notes. "You do have more flexibility if you don't have one, but most producers would rather have one."Many of the pacts cover little more than an office and the salaries for an assistant or two, offering a sharp contrast with major long-term suppliers such as Jerry Bruckheimer at Disney, Imagine at Universal and Lorenzo di Bonaventura at Paramount. Blum, who signed his fourth term deal in July with U -- following deals with Miramax, HBO and Paramount -- tells Variety that he's particularly enthused over being part of the new crop of producers operating at a studio that's improved its performance this year."The great thing about being at Universal now is that it allows me to think about the studio in a long-term way rather than (just considering) the very next project," he adds.Blum's part of the latest addition to the roster -- U's first-look distribution deal with Angle Films, a new shingle announced Nov. 1 and formed by his Blumhouse banner and Gold Circle Films' Paul Brooks to finance and produce genre films with budgets ranging from $15 million to $30 million.And there's nothing like signing a deal that says to the town that you've arrived, much as David Katzenberg and Seth Grahame-Smith did this summer with a two-year first-look deal via their KatzSmith Prods. banner following Grahame-Smith's work penning the upcoming "Dark Shadows," with Johnny Depp starring and Tim Burton directing.The duo say that Warner Bros. production prexy Greg Silverman was particularly persuasive."(They're) taking a real big bet on us, since we haven't produced a movie yet," Grahame-Smith admits. "We weren't shy about saying that we wanted to produce, and as we got to know Greg, we felt that this was going to be a good place to make our permanent home."In just a month, KatzSmith has set up three projects -- Jonathan W. Stokes' dark comedy script "Murders and Acquisitions"; Maggie Stiefvater's young adult fantasy novel "Scorpio Races"; and a new version of "Beetlejuice.""If you look at the other deals at Warners, I think we're a pretty good fit, since we kind of specialize in the offbeat and twisted," Grahame-Smith adds. "We're not like Clint Eastwood or Legendary or Todd Phillips at Green Hat, and that's a real benefit to the studio."For Shawn Levy, his six-year-old deal at Fox has enabled him to move into the upper echelon, dating back to the days when he made the transition from family comedies -- "Cheaper by the Dozen" -- into the arena of tentpoles in the form of "Night at the Museum." He recalls that studio co-chief Tom Rothman pressured him for the better of a year to direct "Museum" before he agreed to do so. "?'Night at the Museum' really changed everything for me," Levy admits. "My goal is to be prolific. The deal gives me the ability to get things done, and rarely does a week go by where I don't see the benefits."Levy stressed that there's an unspoken benefit of being on the same page with Fox."They trust me and I trust them," he notes. "Fox will invest in tentpole family movies like 'Neighborhood Watch,' but where it's additionally gratifying is where I can go ahead on smaller projects like 'Kodachrome' and 'The Pleasure of My Company' -- projects that really engage me as a filmmaker. Contact Dave McNary at dave.mcnary@variety.com