Cox comes out mid-cost cable tier

Cox Communications, the country's third biggest cable company, stated it's starting a brand new Cox TV Economy package for the money-conscious customers that's among the pared-lower fundamental and broadened funnel choices, but like fundamental does not include ESPN plus some other systems. The $35 choice is a midpoint between your $20 starter package and circa $60 broadened fundamental cable. A spokesperson stated the brand new package examined well with customers and it is being folded in different marketplaces. While still far in the "a la carte" programming that content companies fear, the move is yet another sign that customers are looking forward to options in uncertain economic occasions with viewing options spreading. This news first arrived on the scene inside a regualtory filing. Cox, that has six million customers, will probably still promote its greater-tier, greater-cost items more heavily. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

Zero Gravity, Oak Street team on 'Outsider'

FairbrassZero Gravity Management and Oak Street Films will produce "The Outsider," starring Craig Fairbrass. John A. Burns is placed to helm. Pic involves an english military contractor who's told his daughter has died. As he finds out your body isn't hers, he starts an analysis. Mark Holder, Christine Holder, Danny Roth and Damiano Tucci are creating through Zero Gravity, with Oak Street aboard to invest in. Patrick Ewald is professional creating. Fairbrass and Burns are repped by Zero Gravity. Contact Justin Kroll at justin.kroll@variety.com

Bruised not broken

Kate Beckinsale and Clint Culpepper survive the vampire invasion. Michael Ealy and India Eisley Producers Len Wiseman and Gary Lucchesi "She's back!" excited Clint Culpepper at Thursday's preem of "Underworld Awakening."The Screen Gems topper designated the "equally gifted and pretty" star in the fourth franchise installment, Kate Beckinsale, who had been tall among a packed Grauman's Chinese Theater.Within the Moving Stone Lounge after-party, Beckinsale loved some privacy inside the venue's Private room section, where co-star Theo James also was seen milling around.Beckinsale stated round the attention she'll get from male fans, saying, "Each time a guy appears in my opinion and states, 'Oh my God, I'm this kind of fan,' I realize he'll say for 'Serendipity.'"Which is by using your time and effort I've made," Beckinsale added, mentioning to her skin-tight wardrobe inside the "Underworld" series.Regarding her stunts, Beckinsale mentioned she "didn't break anything, a couple of bruises." But she did admit to worrying in regards to the possibility: "It certainly crosses your brain.In . Contact Andrew Stewart at andrew.stewart@variety.com

Fox orders spy drama pilot

Fox seems keen to get a series about a female spy on its schedule, if its latest pilot pickup is any indication. The network has picked up an untitled drama from 20th Century Fox TV, 21 Laps/Adelstein Prods. and former "Bones" co-executive producer Karyn Usher about a 14-year-old girl in the espionage world that's said to be a cross between "Alias" and "The Professional." Pickup comes just days after Fox nabbed a Josh Friedman drama, "Asset," about a female CIA agent. Executive producers are Marty Adelstein, Becky Clements, Shawn Levy and Usher. In addition to "Bones," Usher has produced for "The Playboy Club" and "Prison Break." Contact Andrew Wallenstein at andrew.wallenstein@variety.com

O'Connor in tune with 'Albert Nobbs'

"Her voice is like an old fiddle," says Brian Byrne of Sinead O'Connor. "There's no other voice in the world like it." Which is why the composer was thrilled when she agreed to sing "Lay Your Head Down," the end-credits track for "Albert Nobbs," whose score Byrne wrote.The lyrics are by Glenn Close, the pic's star as well as its co-writer and producer. Yet laying down the track was almost a disaster."Sinead loved the song, but she couldn't record it in Ireland because of an Eastern European tour," Byrne says.As a result, a remote set-up was arranged in Bulgaria -- with Byrne in Ireland and Close, connected by phone, in America. Unfortunately, the system broke down almost immediately, and Skype had to be used instead. "It's great for a conversation but not for a multitrack recording," Byrne notes.On top of that, O'Connor had barely looked at the song before the session. "The first three hours did not go well at all," Byrne recalls. "Sinead would say, 'How does it sound?' And I'd say, 'I don't really know.' Essentially, we were rehearse-recording. Glenn finally hung up."Then, six and half hours in, "Sinead was rocking. She said she 'had it in her bones,'" Byrne remembers. "She sang the song 167 times, and we found the proper performance about 120 in. It really shouldn't have come together. I still can't believe we actually have a song."Eye on the Oscars: Song & Score Are acad rules out of synch? | 'Muppety' but not too 'Flighty' | Pinch hitter | Elizabethan notes culled from rubble | Utility player orchestrates 'Miracle' | Powell animated by quartet of pix | Animal, mineral mix in 'Apes' score | Gregson-Williams relishes the chase | Byrne scores big 'Albert Nobbs' | O'Connor in tune with 'Albert Nobbs' Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

A Evening Time With...'My Week With Marilyn'

A Evening Time With...'My Week With Marilyn' The month of the month of january 4, 2012 Photo by Laurence Cendrowicz/The Weinstein Company Back Stage as well as the SAG Foundation invite you to definitely certainly A Evening Time With"My Week With Marilyn" in La. The screening will probably be adopted having a Q&A with stars Michelle Williams and Kenneth Branagh.The screening will probably be Friday, The month of the month of january 6 at 7 p.m. within the Harmony Gold Theatre, 7655 W. Sunset Blvd., La. Free parking can be obtained.To visit, please email EveningWith@backstage.com with "Marilyn" inside the subject header. Indicate in the event you anticipate obtaining a guest. The marriage costs nothing, but we overbook to make certain capacity so please arrive early. You will not obtain a response prior to the event is full."My Week With Marilyn" remains nominated for just about any Golden Globe Award for top Picture. Stars Michelle Williams and Kenneth Branagh have both received SAG Award nominations and Golden Globe nominations for be employed in the film.At the begining of summer season of 1956, 23 year-old Colin Clark (Eddie Redmayne), just lower from Oxford and will make his strategies by the film business, labored just like a lowly assistant round the number of 'The Prince as well as the Showgirl'. The film that infamously united states . Mister Laurence Olivier (Kenneth Branagh) and Lana Turner (Michelle Williams), who was simply also on honeymoon along with her new husband, the playwright Aurthur Burns (Dougray Scott). Over 3 decades on, his diary account The Prince, the Showgirl and Me was launched, but 7 days did not have that was launched some years later as My Week with Marilyn - this really is really the storyline of the week. When Arthur Burns leaves England, the coast is apparent for Colin presenting Marilyn to some couple of from the pleasures of British existence an idyllic week through which he escorted a Monroe eager to escape her retinue of Hollywood wardrobe wardrobe hangers-on as well as the demands. A Evening Time With...'My Week With Marilyn' The month of the month of january 4, 2012 PHOTO CREDIT Laurence Cendrowicz/The Weinstein Company Back Stage as well as the SAG Foundation invite you to definitely certainly A Evening Time With"My Week With Marilyn" in La. The screening will probably be a Q&A with stars Michelle Williams and Kenneth Branagh.The screening will probably be Friday, The month of the month of january 6 at 7 p.m. within the Harmony Gold Theatre, 7655 W. Sunset Blvd., La. Free parking could be acquired.To visit, please email EveningWith@backstage.com with "Marilyn" inside the subject header. Indicate in the event you anticipate obtaining a guest. The marriage costs nothing, but we overbook to make certain capacity so please arrive early. You will not obtain a response prior to the event is full."My Week With Marilyn" remains nominated for just about any Golden Globe Award for top Picture. Stars Michelle Williams and Kenneth Branagh have both received SAG Award nominations and Golden Globe nominations for be employed in the film.At the begining of summer season of 1956, 23 year-old Colin Clark (Eddie Redmayne), just lower from Oxford and will make his strategies by the film business, labored just like a lowly assistant round the number of 'The Prince as well as the Showgirl'. The film that infamously united states . Mister Laurence Olivier (Kenneth Branagh) and Lana Turner (Michelle Williams), who was simply also on honeymoon along with her new husband, the playwright Aurthur Burns (Dougray Scott). Over 3 decades on, his diary account The Prince, the Showgirl and Me was launched, just one week did not have that was launched some years later as My Week with Marilyn - this really is really the storyline of the week. When Arthur Burns leaves England, the coast is apparent for Colin presenting Marilyn to some couple of from the pleasures of British existence an idyllic week through which he escorted a Monroe eager to escape her retinue of Hollywood wardrobe wardrobe hangers-on as well as the demands.

Private Practices Audra McDonald Engaged

Will Swenson and Audra McDonald Audra McDonald is engaged to Broadway actor Will Swenson, according to Us Weekly.The former Private Practice star - no stranger to the theater herself (she's a four-time Tony winner) - tweeted: "Thanks for all of the sweet congrats on our engagement. We're super happy and excited."Photo Gallery: Winter TV previewThis will be a second marriage for both McDonald and Swenson. McDonald, 41, was married to bassist Peter Donovan. They were divorced in 2009 and have two daughters together. Swenson was previously married to actress Amy Westerby, with whom he has two sons.McDonald met Swenson, 38, when the two both starred in Broadway's 110 in the Shade.