VIDEO: Idol Alums Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina Botch Lip-Synching, the National Anthem

Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina Thanksgiving was not a great day to be a Season 10 American Idol finalist.Champ Scotty McCreery started off the bad day with a major blunder at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, where he was to perform his song "The Trouble With Girls" on top of a float. Well, he has more trouble with lip-synching (all performers lip-sync at the parade), missing his cue for the start of the song. His voice blared from the speakers, but his lips didn't move.Check out photos from American IdolLater at the Green Bay Packers-Detroit Lions game, runner-up Lauren Alaina pulled a Christina Aguilera and messed up the lyrics to "The Star-Spangled Banner." During the line, "What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming," she stopped halfway through and resumed with "last gleaming."Alaina owned up to the mishap on Twitter, writing: "Thank you everyone for the kind words. But the truth is I messed up. I'm gonna spend the rest of the day being thankful for all my blessings."McCreery, however, made no mention of his blooper.Watch both performances below:

Carrie Fisher: 'Star Trek' 'Not in the Same League' as 'Star Wars' (VIDEO)

William Shatner should have known not to mess with 'Star Wars.' Back in September, Captain Kirk was asked to weigh in on the 'Star Trek' vs. 'Star Wars' debate. Not one to mince words, Shatner criticized (half-jokingly -- we think) the lack of relationships in 'Star Wars' and even took a shot at Princess Leia, stating that "as beautiful as she was and as wonderful an actress [Carrie Fisher] is, she can't compare to the marvelous heroines we had on 'Star Trek.'" Fisher's response in 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... "They're not in the same league," Fisher told her friend Abe Gurko in a video posted on Carrie's YouTube account last week. "Klingon, that just sounds like a laundry detergent." Of course, she, doesn't quit there. Fisher hates on the cheesy special effects in 'Star Trek,' then manages to poke fun at William Shatner's health problems and, um, male parts. The best insult comes at the end, when Carrie looks at the camera and tells fans: "If you see Bill Shatner, call him Han Solo." Yep, she went there. You can check out the original Shatner video, along with Carrie's response, below. [via Huffington Post] [Photo: Getty Images] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Immortals Reigns With $32M Opening Weekend

First Published: November 13, 2011 12:48 PM EST Credit: Relativity Media Caption Trailer: Henry Cavill In ImmortalsLOS ANGELES, Calif. -- The gods of ancient Greece have extended their rule to the weekend box office with a No. 1 debut for the action tale Immortals. The story of Greek hero Theseus took in $32 million domestically, while studio estimates Sunday put Adam Sandlers new comedy Jack and Jill at No. 2 with a $26 million opening. The new movies bumped the animated hit Puss in Boots to the No. 3 spot after two weekends at the top. Puss in Boots earned $25.5 million, raising its domestic total to $108.8 million. Director Clint Eastwoods J. Edgar, a film biography starring Leonardo DiCaprio as longtime FBI boss J. Edgar Hoover, played in narrower release and opened at No. 5 with $11.5 million. Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Billy Very Will Host The Academy awards

He introduced it via TwitterThings are moving forward apace in Oscarland, as hot around the heels from the news that Brett Ratner continues to be changed as co-producer with John Grazer comes word that Billy Very was requested to part of for departing host Eddie Murphy and immediately stated yes.But rather than awaiting the typical dry pr release, it had been Very who got in first to interrupt this news over Twitter, having a gag (as you may expect): "Am doing the Academy awards therefore the youthful lady within the pharmacy stop asking my title after i get my medications. Searching toward the show." Who states he isn't stylish as to the the children like today, using their iFads as well as their digital lower-lows?While this would come as disappointing news to individuals who have been wishing the Muppets could easily get the gig, and will not do anything whatsoever to assuage concerns the Academy of movement Picture Arts and Sciences are playing it safe by employing a skilled old hands, he's a minimum of an established performer that has always placed on a great show.Now with Grazer, co-producer Don Mischer and Very all signed on, the Academy should be wishing the negative head lines will ultimately disappear. Signal Billy starting a racist diatribe and Grazer suspected of utilizing babies' bloodstream as fuel for his vehicle...The Oscar show hits the airwaves on Feb 26, 2012.

Viacom Posts Greater Fiscal fourth-Quarter Profit

NY - Viacom Corporation. on Thursday reported greater fiscal fourth-quarter earnings as TV advertising revenue ongoing to improve and also the organization released much-enhanced film unit financials due to Transformers 3 and Captain America. The entertainment giant, introduced by Boss Philippe Dauman, recorded an every three several weeks earn money from ongoing methods of $583 million, compared to $490 million around-ago period. Internet earn money from ongoing methods because of Viacom rose 18 percent to $576 million. Revenue elevated 22 percent to $4.05 billion. The figures exceeded Wall Street anticipation. Viacom also elevated its stock buyback plan from $4 billion to $10 billion. Film unit revenue rose 46 percent and operating profit rose 256 percent to $185 million, using the organization stating "strong theatrical and watching movies performance." Inside the latest quarter, "Paramount's films made over $500 million within the domestic box office, up 129 percent," Evercore Partners analyst Alan Gould had mentioned while watching earnings report. "A lot of the marketing dollars for Transformers 3 were expensed inside the June quarter making the film very lucrative inside the September period." He'd also predicted "quite strongInch pay TV most current listings for the Vital studio. In Viacom's TV systems unit, revenue rose eight percent, and operating profit rose ten percent to $958 million as advertising revenue rose 7 percent around the worldwide and domestic basis. For your full fiscal year ended Sept. 30, Viacom's revenue rose twelve percent to $14.91 billion. Full-year modified earn money from ongoing methods elevated 22 percent to $2.25 billion. "Viacom's effective brands are enhanced by operational and financial discipline, which is constantly drive our results making value for traders," mentioned Viacom executive chairman Sumner Redstone. "Creatively we are near the top of our game, operated by unique audience experience and connections, coupled with consistent acquisition of innovative programming at our marquee media systems, includingMTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, and Wager," mentioned leader and Boss Philippe Dauman. "We enter a completely new fiscal year getting an established good reputation for controlling our methods effectively in every single economic atmosphere. Our budget can be as strong as always, which allows us to hold onto buy the rise in our companies, including new high quality television systems inside the U.S. and worldwide, and Vital's recently launched animation label." Email: Georg.Szalai@thr.com Twitter: @georgszalai Related Subjects Viacom Philippe Dauman Earnings

Buckingham exits British Film Institute

LONDON -- Industry stalwart Pete Buckingham has stepped down from his post as head of distribution and exhibition at the British Film Institute. Buckingham, who spent more than nine years at the now-defunct U.K. Film Council before overseeing the transition of responsibilities from UKFC to the BFI earlier this year, is the second head in as many months to jump the BFI ship: In September, Tanya Seghatchian, head of the Film Fund at the BFI, announced she was leaving. She had been with the UKFC since 2007. Buckingham joined the UKFC in 2002 and during his tenure he introduced an array of innovative solutions to the distribution and exhibition sector in Blighty such as the Digital Screen Network, a 12 million ($19 million) investment to digitize 240 screens across the U.K., and the Prints and Advertising Lottery Fund, which supported distribution and marketing of specialty pics in the territory. And he started up Findanyfilm.com, a website dedicated to helping Brits find any film to watch in any format. Prior to the UKFC, his roles included deputy chief exec of FilmFour, managing director of Oasis Cinemas, director of Virgin Film Distribution and managing director of Recorded Cinemas. He also has worked as a 35mm projectionist. "We have achieved many things that I am very proud of in my time at the UKFC and the BFI," said Buckingham in a statement. "Ultimately my goal has always been to connect audiences with great films. I had the privilege of achieving this by working with many talented people. I now intend to play a more direct and hands on role in the same arena. The past has been great. The future promises to be equally as exciting." BFI CEO Amanda Nevill said that Buckingham's "pioneering drive, innovative thinking, strategic vision and knowledge of film, specifically film audiences, will be missed by the BFI." In April, the BFI took over the public funding responsibilities of the UKFC, which was axed in July 2010. Contact Diana Lodderhose at diana.lodderhose@variety.com

Pretty Little Liars Star Torrey DeVitto Heads towards the Vampire Journals

Torrey DeVitto Pretty Little Liars star Torrey DeVitto has arrived a recurring role around the Vampire Journals, based on the Hollywood Reporter.DeVitto will have Mary, a youthful physician who finds herself intrigued by Alaric's (Matt Davis) capability to heal quickly after he lands within the hospital. Begin To See The Vampire Journals stars then and nowExpect to determine DeVitto on Episodes 10 and 11, alongside real-existence husband, Paul Wesley, who plays Stefan on the program. The 2 were married in April.DeVitto formerly starred as Barbara around the CW's One Tree Hill.

Eddie Murphy Out, Brett Ratner Deuces: Who Should Replace the Oscar Team? (Poll)

Getty Images Once Brett Ratner was formally out, Hollywood was around the watch to determine as to the Eddie Murphy would do next. In the end, he was hands selected to host the Oscar broadcast by his Tower Heist boss. Now, we all know. The departure of these two males in the Academy awards team blows the area of substitutes available.our editor recommendsOscar Show Producer Substitutes: Otherwise John Grazer, Then Who? Eddie Murphy Exits as Oscar HostBrett Ratner Out as Oscar Show Producer (Exclusive) PHOTOS: Hollywood's Greatest Blunders So, THR really wants to know whom you think should replace the creating-hosting team of Ratner and Murphy. THR's sources state that The Academy has contacted J. Edgar producer John Grazer to exchange him. But, his ties to Tower Heist and Murphy's departure implies that the baton could be passed to many other individuals who could get the job done. Bill Condon, Bruce Cohen, and Adam Shankman have created the broadcast and know what they'd receive directly into. Though, Saturday Evening Live producer Lorne Michaels might be a perfect alternative together with his background when controling a brief lead-some time and robust rolodex from the greatest talent in Hollywood. Simultaneously, The Academy has another staffing problem on its hands with Murphy walking lower on Wednesday morning. Will The Academy now opt for a classic professional like Billy Very,that has offered because the host or co-host from the ceremony a remarkable eight occasions? Or, does it once more tap new bloodstream enjoy it did with Murphy and last year's hosting duo, James Franco and Hathaway As Catwoman? Media magnate The famous host oprah Winfrey seemed to be once sailed just as one choice. Here is your opportunity to voice your ideas on who should replace the Oscar team. Who should replace Eddie Murphy as Oscar host? Who should replace Brett Ratner because the Oscar producer? Email: Jethro.Nededog@thr.com Twitter:@TheRealJethro Brett Ratner Eddie Murphy Academy awards Academy awards 2011

'Puss' purrs at top of weekend B.O.

'Puss in Boots'Paramount-DreamWorks Animation 3D holdover "Puss in Boots" sunk its claws into the domestic B.O.'s top spot, with a remarkable soph-sesh drop of just 3% that yielded an estimated $33 million through Sunday, while "The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn," also in its second weekend, tallied a winning $40.8 million overseas."Puss" has grossed Stateside $75.5 million to date; "Tintin" reached $125.3 million internationally.The weekend's top domestic entry, Universal's "Tower Heist," came in at the low-end of expectations with an estimated $25.1 million, while Warner Bros.' "A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas" underperformed, grossing an estimated $13.1 million.By mid-day on Friday, most B.O. pundits expected a much closer race for the weekend crown between "Puss" and "Tower Heist" -- it was thought "Puss" would drop around 30%, proving the unpredictability of family auds, added to a fickle B.O. market of late.According to Par, "Puss'" 3% drop in its second frame is a record. (By comparison, "The Blind Side" saw an 18% increase in its second outing, but that was during Thanksgiving weekend. The last time a movie had a comparable non-holiday drop in its second weekend was "Twister," with a 10% dip back in May 1996.)"Puss," which collected a total $15 million overseas, also managed to hold well in markets like Russia, where the toon fell just 10% with $13.6 million, easily beating "Tintin," which bowed there with $5.9 million.Even though "Puss" certainly helped buoy Stateside conditions, the overall weekend B.O. was still down considerably from last year, a high-water November kickoff, by approximately 23%."We were expecting to be closer," said Warner distribution exec Jeff Goldstein, referring to the total box office vs. 2010.The benchmark hold for "Puss" proved Wall Street wrong, when last weekend's $34 million opening was considered a troubling start and caused DWA's stock to drop. But as Variety pointed out (Daily Variety, Oct 31), DWA toons have a strong tradition of legging out better-than-expected, with the studio's marketing chief Anne Globe saying, "I think 'Puss' is poised to have a higher multiple than what is normal." Contact Andrew Stewart at andrew.stewart@variety.com

'Funny Girl' Revival Postpones Broadway, Los Angeles Runs

After casting its lead roles, "Funny Girl" has postponed the Broadway and Los Angeles runs due to financial issues."Funny Girl," starring Lauren Ambrose and two-time Tony Award nominee Bobby Cannavale, was previously announced to make its return to Broadway in April 2012 after an engagement at the Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles from Jan. 15 to Feb. 26, 2012."We have made the extremely difficult decision today to postpone our production of 'Funny Girl,'" said Bob Boyett on behalf of the producing team. "Given the current economic climate, many Broadway producing investors have found it impossible to maintain their standard level of financial commitment. Our desire to produce Funny Girl on the scale it deserves required a capitalization of $12 million making it one of the most expensive revivals in Broadway history."He added: "I am deeply saddened by this decision, but I, along with the finest group of co-producers I have ever had the pleasure to work with,Sonia Friedman, Jean Doumanian, Stacey Mindich and Tim Levy, determined that this was not the right time to bring'Funny Girl'to the stage.""Funny Girl" was a hit when it opened on Broadway on March 26, 1964, playing for 1,348 performances. The play was adapted for the big screen in the 1968 film of the same name. The Hollywood Reporter