Berlin uncovers next Generation

BERLIN -- Sex and religion and also the desiring lost parents are some of the prevalent styles apparent within the first choices for that Berlin Film Festival's children and youth sidebar, Generation. Coordinators introduced the very first 14 movies which will unspool within the section, such as the world premiere of Rebecca Thomas' U.S. pic "Electrick Children." Rory Culkin and Billy Zane star within the tale of the youthful Mormon girl who thinks being pregnant to become caused by an immaculate conception, while her essentially religious family regards it as being an intolerable transgression. Inside a similar vein, Marialy Rivas' Chilean drama "Youthful & Wild" concentrates on a woman whose sexual adventures puts her at odds together with her evangelical parents. They're among eight features to date selected for that older-skewing Generation 14plus, that also includes the planet premiere of Gabriel Marino's "A Secret World," in regards to a schoolgirl who sparks on the harmful journey across Mexico in search of her dreams. Other game titles include Ella Lemhagen's Swedish crime drama "The Crown Jewels," starring Bill Skarsgard and Alicia Vikander Simon Staho's Danish-Swedish teen musical "Love Is incorporated in the Air" and Angelos Abazoglou's Greek-British "Mustafa's Sweet Dreams," in regards to a teen striving to become master baklava baker in Poultry. Also unspooling are "Off Whitened Lies," Maya Kenig's Israeli-French family drama set from the backdrop from the Second Lebanon War and Han Lee's South Korean title "Punch," in regards to a boy handling a cruel and disciplinary teacher. The six photos to date selected for that Generation Kplus tyke section include Indonesian helmer Kamila Andini's "The Mirror Never Lies," in regards to a youthful girl who's still convinced her father will return from fishing the oceans and Nicole van Kilsdonk's Nederlander title "Taking Chances," in regards to a young girl who still hopes her father will return from the distant war despite his disappearance on the medical save mission. Also screening are "Kauwboy," a Nederlander film by Boudewijn Koole, in regards to a youthful boy who switches into a motherless baby bird Alice Schmid's Swiss doc "The Kids in the Napf" Janno Poldma and Heiki Ernits's Estonian-Latvian animated film "Lotte and also the Moonstone Secret" and Rommel Tolentino Filipino pic "Nono." The Berlinale runs February. 9-19. Contact Erectile dysfunction Meza at staff@variety.com

Burn Notice Exclusive Sneak Peek: Is Fiona Out?

Gabrielle Anwar Is Fiona throwing in the towel?On the Burn Notice season finale (Thursday, 10/9c, USA), Fiona (Gabrielle Anwar) and Sam (Bruce Campbell) are tasked with keeping an eye on Anson (Jere Burns) while Michael (Jeffrey Donovan) leads his biggest mission yet. But as seen in this exclusive clip, she's fed up with being at a standstill as Anson's plans kick into gear. VIDEO: Burn Notice's Bruce Campbell on taking down Anson and the Evil Dead remake"To hell with this! I'm done," she snaps before driving off.Watch the clip to see how Sam tries to rectify the situation:

George Lucas on 'Indiana Manley 5': 'I Really Haven't Found the MacGuffin Yet'

Because you couldn't avoid this slow-news Monday without a bit of improving ("improving") from George Lucas on 'Indiana Manley 5,' here you're going: the super-producer doesn't have a very cemented idea for your fifth film, despite protestations by Steven Spielberg on the other hand. "Really, I told him I didn't have it yet," Lucas told Vulture when asked for about Spielberg's recent quotes the concept for film five was made a decision upon. "I told him in regards to the story, however really haven't found the MacGuffin yet. I'm speaking about, I experience how it is all about, however i must search for a MacGuffin that suits to the arena we operate in.In . Translation: status quo! Speaking about 'Indiana Manley 5,' Spielberg told EW it had been "around George. We have already made the decision around the genre in the fifth movie, finances a concept in your head. I am unsure where George is to apply the story. There is no 'Indy 5' until George states there's." Based on Lucas's recent comments, it might seem like you will notice an 'Indy 5' ... eventually. Maybe. Probably. Should not you be searching toward another handful of years of these updates? [via Vulture] [Photo: AP] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

'Girl With the Dragon Tattoo' Hard Copy Video Looks Into Mystery

The "feel bad movie of Christmas" doesn't open until Dec. 23, but in the meantime, you can delve into the secrets of 'The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo' with a new viral video. Posted to Mouth Taped Shut is what seems to be an episode of the old 'Hard Copy' tabloid TV, complete with cheesy reenactments, cheesy '80s hair and lo-res, seemingly 30-year-old VHS. The 'Swedish Mystery' episode delves into the death of Harriet Vanger, which is the central mystery at the heart of 'Tattoo.' 'Hard Copy,' for what it's worth, ran from 1989 to 1999, occupying a pre-E! niche of celebrity crime stories, inspiring the 'Rock Bottom' parody on 'The Simpsons' episode 'Homer Badman.' [via HuffPo] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Dobie Gray, 'Drift Away' Singer, Dies at 71

TNT is trying its hand at another medical drama.our editor recommendsSherry Stringfield, Virginia Madsen to Star in TNT Telepic 'Hornet's Nest'Justin Bieber, Cee Lo Green to Perform at TNT's 'Christmas in Washington' SpecialTNT Targets 'The Closer,' 'Rizzoli & Isles' Fans with Weekend Event Sweepstakes Mere months after pulling the plug on HawthoRNe, the Turner network has ordered a pilot for Chelsea General, a new medical series fromproducerDavid E. Kelley(Ally McBeal,Chicago Hope) and practicing neurosurgeon and CNN chief medical correspondentDr. Sanjay Gupta, M.D. Kelley penned the pilot, which isbased on Gupta's upcoming novelMonday Mornings. The book follows the lives of five surgeons as they push the limits of their abilities and confront their personal and professional failings. It uses as its backdrop their hospital's weekly morbidity and mortality conference, when doctors gather with their peers for a confidential review of complications and errors in patient care. Kelley and Gupta will executive produce. "Chelsea Generalpromises to be a smart, witty and extremely powerful medical drama, the kind of series David E. Kelley is renowned for making," said Michael Wright, executive vice president head of programming for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies. "We look forward to working with David and Sanjay in bringing the doctors' fascinating stories and characters to television." Kelley, whose Harry Law is in its second season on NBC, is repped by WME, Original Management and Gendler & Kelly. PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery 10 Broadcast and Cable TV Show Most Watched By Men Related Topics David E. Kelley TNT TV Development

'Star Wars' Icon Chewbacca Invades 'Glee'

I feel a great disturbance in the Force late last week Matthew Morrison of "Glee" told Jimmy Kimmel that next Tuesdays episode will include a throwback and a tribute to the Star Wars Holiday Special and the Judy Garland Christmas Special. And -- wait for it -- Chewbacca will be in it. While I would never utter a derogatory word about Judy, the Star Wars Holiday Special is another matter entirely. Widely regarded as one of the most tragic TV disasters of all time, the 1978 special included the entire core cast of A New Hope doing, saying and singing truly vomit-inducing things. George Lucas never hid the fact that he found the project contemptible, so why on Hoth would he give the makers of Glee permission, as Morrison said, to use Chewbacca (not Peter Mayhew but the official Chewy nonetheless) in their Christmas episode? My only wish is that the Glee folks give the Wookiee the respect he deserves (his Lifetime Achievement Award at the 1997 MTV Movie Awards was indeed well-earned). If hes treated like a big walking carpet, it will be the last Glee episode I will ever see. Tell us what you think in the comments and on Twitter!

Peter Weller, 'Robocop' Star, Joins 'Star Trek 2'

Remember: wherever Peter Weller goes, there he's. Deadline has reported the star of sci-fi classics like 'The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Within the Eighth Dimension!' and 'Robocop' has grew to become part of the cast of J.J. Abrams' approaching 'Star Trek' follow-up inside an unspecified role. Weller stood a very busy 2010, guest-starring on 'Dexter,' 'Psych' and 'Fringe,' the Abrams-created sci-fi analysis show on Fox. Then when he is not busy acting (or serving the very best Directive), he's busy teaching at Syracuse College and producing a Ph. D in Italian Renaissance art history at UCLA. Casting news for part two remains starting to warm up formerly day or two while using gossips that Alice Eve might have the feminine lead, and Benicio Del Toro might be the villain, nevertheless it certainly won't be Khan. Trekkies will probably be quick to point that Weller came out on 'Enterprise' as Ernest Paxton, the commander from the moon-based colony, who introduced a deal to kick all extraterrestrials from Earth. Fans however, probably shouldn't expect him to reprise the role, considering these new movies are dedicated to restarting the large 'Star Trek' mythology. So Spock can relaxation easy on that particular. The still-untitled 'Star Trek' follow-up won't reach theaters until May 27, 2013 -- the required time to acquire really impatient. [via Deadline] [Photo: Getty Images] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook