WATCH: It's the Great Halloween Episode of Verbal Vogueing, with Louis Virtel

In the latest, Very Special Holiday Episode of Verbal Vogueing — starring Movieline’s own beloved Anthony Perkins doppelganger and Madonna enthusiast, Louis Virtel — things get spooky. We’re talking Halloween cliches so tired they’re lazily wearing a slutty plastic bag costume from the gas station. But fear not: Louis is here to save Halloween with his snappy verbal stylings! Included within: The disembodied voice of Sandy Dennis! Sandra Bullock speaking German! Louis speaking in Twin Peaks tongues! Shudder What scares you to your core, dear reader? Previously on Verbal Vogueing…

'Evita' sets Broadway dates

"Evita" The Ricky Martin-toplined revival of "Evita" has locked in Broadway dates for an opening in early April. Show follows "Follies," the strong-selling staging of the Stephen Sondheim musical, into the Marquis Theater. Despite the high box office numbers, "Follies" is to finish off its limited run Jan. 22. "Evita," a version of a production seen in London in 2006, stars Elena Roger, who won raves for her U.K. turn as the Argentinean first lady Eva Peron. Michael Cerveris ("Assassins") appears as president Juan Peron. Rialto revival of the well-known Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice property is the Broadway debut of Latin music star Martin, who producers hope will attract his deep pool of fans especially among the Latin community, a demo not usually targeted by most Broadway fare. Hal Luftig ("Catch Me if You Can," "Legally Blonde") and Scott Sanders ("The Color Purple") produce "Evita," which begins previews March 12 ahead of an April 5 opening. Contact Gordon Cox at gordon.cox@variety.com

The 20 Best New Photos from 'J. Edgar'

Time for a lot of real talk: Leonardo DiCaprio type of seems like he's silly putty on his face inside a couple of of those new 'J. Edgar' photos. Nonetheless! Clint Eastwood's lengthy looked forward to drama remains getting plenty of buzz: popular director plus an A-list celebrity joining around portray most likely probably the most polarizing figures in U.S. history sounds promising. Throughout these new photos in the film, we have seen both stern and tender side of J. Edgar Hoover. A few in the images illustrate Hoover's relationship along with his mother, Anna Marie (Judi Dench). Others show the late FBI director sitting at his desk possibly thinking about national security (or which leader to blackmail). The film also stars Armie Hammer as connect FBI director Clyde Tolson, and Naomi W as Helen Gandy, Hoover's secretary. 'J. Edgar' hits theaters November. 11. 'J. Edgar' Gallery See All Moviefone Galleries » Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Robert Downey Junior. Talks Iron Guy & A Virtual Detective Sequels

First Released: October 17, 2011 6:20 PM EDT Credit: WireImage Caption Robert Downey Junior. gets to the The 25th American Cinematheque Award Praising Robert Downey Junior. in the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hillsides, Calif. on October 14, 2011 La, Calif. -- Celebrities and studio professionals alike walked in Beverly Hillsides on Friday evening to recognition the impressive body of labor that covers the career up to now of Robert Downey Junior. Every year, the American Cinematheque, a non-profit cultural organization, is definitely the esteemed award for an remarkable artist within the entertainment industry who's fully involved in their work and it is devoted to creating a significant contribution to the skill of the Moving Picture, based on the organizations press materials. The Iron Guy star told Access Hollywood he was thrilled to stay in the organization of his nearest buddies and family, a lot of whom required happens as presenters. Speeches from individuals dear towards the actor incorporated, father Robert Downey Sr., pregnant wife Susan Downey and industry buddies Jon Favreau, Guy Ritchie and Michael Douglas. His buddies and family re-written the storyplot from the troubled actor and just how proud these were of him for conquering stints imprisonment and rehab to obtain his existence back in line and resurrect his career too. At this time situations are type of tipping my way, and that i guess youre designed to enjoy that, Downey Junior., 46, told Access around the red-colored carpet. Longtime friend and previous American Cinematheque award champion Jodie Promote, who directed Robert in 1995s Home for that Holidays, was one that recounted attempting to assist the actor in the more dark days. Hes an incredible actor, and hes impossible to leave behind. Hes kind and remarkable and gifted, Promote told Access. He was wonderful within our film, and that i didn't have a poor day with him. However, the evening wasnt without comedy something the actor has excelled at throughout his acting tenure in films like Deadline and Tropic Thunder. A humorous clip of Mel Gibson, Jamie Foxx and Garry Shandling preempted the nights occasions, and combined with speeches from Jennifer Aniston, Jack Black and producer Joel Silver, who recounted an especially funny story in the group of their first movie together, Downey Junior. is at fits of laughter the whole evening. But Robert told Access just before the big event he was ready for the friendly ribbing. Im a bit within this, and so i have some understanding about how exactly the evening is certainly going, he stated. I expect nothing less. Although the event outlined clips of his best motion picture work, when requested what film he's most happy with, Downey Junior. responded, My personal favorite movie is definitely the next so Sherlock 2. A Virtual Detective: A Game Title of Shadows, which will hit theaters on December 16, is not his only film that hes searching toward this holiday season. The honoree also suggested at what fans can get in Iron Guy 3. Its likely to be a very, really exciting little bit of storytelling, Robert stated. I will not be surprised if it is the very best of the 3. The 46-year-old actor, who's a standout in lately launched The Avengers trailer, told Access he impressed to determine the sneak peak. [A clip] switched out well, Downey Junior. stated. It has been an enjoyable week. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

The Walking Dead Premiere Shatters Cable Demo Ratings Records, Draws 7.3 Million Total Audiences

Behind-the-moments turmoil did little to decelerate The Walking Dead ratings behemoth, which opened up up its second season at 9 PM last evening to staggering amounts: 4.8 million audiences in Grownups 18-49 4.2 million audiences in Grownups 25-54 7.3 million total audiences for premiere 11 million total audiences for your evening The 18-49 and 25-54 tallies broke fundamental cable’s previous records released with the premiere of USA Network’s The Dead Zone in June 2002 (4. million in 18-49, 4.millions of in 25-54). When compared with Walking Dead‘s highly rated series premiere a year ago (5.2 million total audiences, 3.5 million in 18-49), the summer season 2 opener was up an impressive 38% in general audiences, 36% in 18-49 and 35% in 25-54. While using 9 PM airing as well as the 10:30 PM and 12:30 AM encores, the Walking Dead premiere came a complete of 11 million audiences. The Walking Dead is among people rare television programs which will achieve both a core genre fan additionally to broad audiences simply trying to find a great, character-based story, mentioned AMC leader Charlie Collier. The Walking Dead is becoming most likely probably the most-seen drama inside the good status for fundamental cable is staggering, similar to our zombies. UPDATE: AMC’s talk show Speaking Dead got away and off to an excellent start during the night time, carrying out a first rerun in the Walking Dead premiere. It averaged 1.2 million total audiences, 795,000 grownups 18-49 and 735,000 grownups 25-54.

All3Media sells drama package to Netflix

LONDON -- The distribution arm of U.K. "super-indie" All3Media has offered Netflix 175 several hours of drama. All3Media International's package includes "Apparitions," created by Lime Pictures, and "Accused," created by RSJ Pictures. Both shows were commissioned with the BBC in Blighty. Paul Corney, v . p . of digital distribution for All3Media Worldwide, mentioned there's "significant appetite" for British shows inside the U.S. He added: "Netflix offers a fantastic opportunity for audiences to find these acclaimed shows." Within the recent Mipcom sales market Netflix agreed a deal with Zodiak Rights for supernatural saga "Being Human," both original U.K. show as well as the U.S. remake. Entrepreneurs are progressively striking handles on-demand platforms for instance Netflix. Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com

Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott Welcome Third Child

Tori Spelling Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott are now the proud parents of three children. "Our family's so happy [to] announce [that on] 10/10/11 [our] baby girl Hattie Margaret McDermott was born at 7:08am! Xoxo," the 38-year-old actress tweeted, along with the first photo of the wee one. Tori Spelling: I'm pregnant with baby No. 3 This is the third child for the couple, who married in 2006. In addition to Stella, 3, and Liam, 4, McDermott also has a 13-year-old son from a previous marriage.

ABC Daytime enhances Barone

ABC has named Randall Barone programming and development veep of daytime, where he'll oversee programming and development for vet "The VistaInch and debutante "The Chew." Barone will account to Disney/ABC daytime prexy John Frons. Barone had lately been working in the last 1 1/24 several weeks with "Chew" professional producer Gordon Elliot and Follow Prods. on "The Chew," which launched the other day rather than longtime cleaning cleaning soap "The Kids.Inch Barone's ABC roots go as long ago to when he was senior supervisory producer accountable for special projects for "Hello America" from 1990-1998. More youthful crowd was senior supervisory producer of "The The famous host the famous host oprah Winfrey Show" from 1998-99, before returning to ABC after which it being named in 2000 creative executive accountable for "The Scene.In . Contact Jon Weisman at jon.weisman@variety.com