How I Met Your Mother Stars Talk Baby Drama & Barney-Robin Romance

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- How I Met Your Mother returns to the CBS lineup after a summer break on September 19, and according to Jason Segel, theyll be picking up right where they left off with the emotional announcement that Alyson Hannigans character, Lily, is pregnant. Well, my TV wife is pregnant so Marshall and Lily are going to have a baby, it seems, Jason, the upcoming star of The Muppets, movie told Access Hollywood over the weekend at Disneys D23 Expo in Anaheim, Calif. Im terrified of being around children personally, the 6 4 star said. I feel like the Abominable Snowman from the Bugs Bunny cartoons like Ill hug him and squeeze him The idea of acting with a baby its very scary to me. I feel like Lenny [from] Of Mice and Men. With a baby on the way for Jason and Alysons characters, Cobie Smulders character, Robin Scherbatsky, will be about as far away from baby bliss as one can get. It appears her character will engage in another romance with Neil Patrick Harris Barney Stinson. We shot two episodes now, which is like crazy cause its just kind of like flying by already, the upcoming Avengers actress (shes playing Maria Hill) told Access. We have a really fun season opener, she continued. Barney and Robin kind of have this really awesome I cant really reveal too much but theres this little bud of romance, she said. How I Met Your Mother returns at 8/7 C on Sept. 19 on CBS. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved.This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Repetition: Jerry Lewis Not Reinstated as Telethon Host

Tricia Helfer Battlestar Galactica alum Tricia Helfer has arrived a recurring role on NBC's approaching drama The Firm."Just signed a recurring role 'Alex Clark' in NBC's 'The Firm' airing this winter," Helfter tweeted. "Is going to be dealing with some amazing talent - very excited!"When are you able to next catch Tricia Helfer on television, online or when needed? Add her for your Watchlist and you will know for sureBased on John Grisham's novel, the series happens ten years following the occasions from the 1993 film with Josh Lucas playing Cruise role of attorney Mitch McDeere, who begins a brand new existence in Washington, D.C. Helfer's character is really a senior partner at Kinross & Clark, that can bring Mitch in like a partner, based on TVLine.Molly Parker joins The FirmThe cast includes Molly Parker, Juliette Lewis and Helfer's BSG co-star Callum Keith Rennie.The Firm is scheduled to premiere midseason.

Third trailer for Tarsem Singh's Immortals

"To those who much is given, much is asked," says Freida Pinto in a previous trailer for Tarsem Singh's Immortals and she's right - three trailers in and we're still asked to wait for an out-and-out red band bloodfest.If the carnage isn't as high as modern fantasy fans expect, there's still plenty to enjoy as a new voiceover offers up the full plotline (as much as it is), while some extra action has been added.The real reason TF is excited: right now this is the closest thing to a God Of War movie.

Why 'Austin Powers 4' Is a Good Thing for Mike Myers and a Good Thing for Us

"Fellini ... Federico Fellini. I have always considered him a great artist." According to Tom Shales' 'Live From New York,' this was the answer that Mike Myers gave after Brandon Tartikoff, then the head of Paramount, asked Myers whom he wanted to work with in exchange for agreeing to film 'Wayne's World 2.' And Myers was dead serious. On Friday, it was announced that Myers has agreed to star in a fourth 'Austin Powers' film. Almost immediately, a somewhat unfair collective groan was heard across the Internet at the prospect of another 'Powers' film. As the above anecdote alludes, Myers is not your typical comedic talent and desperately wants to branch out. The problem for Myers: He really has no other choice right now except to do a fourth 'Powers' film. The good news: If he makes the right decisions, it's a great choice to have available. Since 2002's 'Austin Powers in Goldmember' (and not counting 'Inglourious Basterds'-type cameos), Myers has only stared in three live-action films: 'View From the Top,' 'The Cat in the Hat' and 'The Love Guru.' All three of these films were viciously panned and, worldwide, grossed only $194 million ... combined. It doesn't really matter whether he's a comedic genius who wanted to work with Fellini -- Myers is not in a position to be picky or to pooh-pooh the idea of a fourth 'Austin Powers.' But here's the thing: 'Austin Powers 4' could work. 'Austin Powers': Hard Knock Life The last entry in the series was a box-office success, grossing almost $300 million worldwide. However, the problem facing Myers with a fourth film is injecting life into a series that, nine years ago, was already starting to show clear signs of fatigue. Most alarming: The culture of spy movies has changed. When 'Goldmember' was released, we were living in a world of over-the-top Pierce Brosnan James Bond films. (Coincidentally, the last Brosnan Bond film was released only four months after the last 'Powers' film.) The current era is much different, what with Jason Bourne and gritty Daniel Craig Bond movies. If Myers can successfully adapt his spoof of the spy genre to what we've been seeing at the theater over the last few years, a fourth 'Austin Powers' could reinvent itself and remain relevant -- recapturing the brilliance and uniqueness of the first film. Remaining relevant is the greatest obstacle facing 'Austin Powers 4.' The first film, 'Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery,' remains one of the best comedies of the last 20 years. The problem is, when watching as Powers' archenemy, Dr. Evil (also played by Myers), demands a ridiculously low sum of one million dollars as ransom, this what-should-be-still-hilarious scene has been parodied and impersonated so many times, become such a part of the pop-culture landscape, it's impossible to still find it funny. That's why the initial reaction on Friday ranged from indifference to scorn: Myers will have to fight against the overwhelming success of his prior three films. 'Austin Powers' isn't just a part of popular culture; over a five-year period, 'Austin Powers' helped define popular culture. Myers would like the freedom to do, well, whatever he wants. He had earned that freedom, and that's why we were all subjected to 'The Love Guru.' In other words, Myers' ego betrayed him. Now that freedom has been taken away, and the only way Myers is going to regain his mojo (sorry) is by proving he's still got it at the box office. It's a shame that it's come to this point -- Myers was brilliant in '54' as club owner Steve Rubel. The word "Oscar" was even whispered along with Myers' name in the buzz leading up to the film. Unfortunately (though certainly not because of Myers), instead of making that film about the fascinating real-life story of Rubel and business partner Ian Schrager (who, inexplicably, isn't even in the film), it's about a fictional bartender. Regardless, it's a shame that Myers never got a chance to pursue additional dramatic roles. Sure, there's also Myers' pet project biography of The Who's late drummer, Keith Moon, which is still labeled as "in production." This movie has been "in production" for at least five years. Put it this way: If this movie ever gets made with Myers starring as Moon, we'll eat a shoe. (A very small shoe, with lots of mayonnaise.) In other words: Keith Moon was 32 when he died; Myers is already 48 -- this just isn't going to work, and that's a shame because it would have been fun to watch. Unfortunately, Myers will never again be allowed to make a risky feature without, first, making a successful safe one. But what's interesting is that within the world of 'Austin Powers,' he will still be able to take risks. Myers is a genius. His ego failed him. He's been humbled. So, let's just hope he uses whatever drive he's channeling and takes those chances with this fourth film, because a world that includes a Mike Myers who wants to work with Federico Fellini can be a very interesting world to live in. Photo: Everett Collection You can contact Mike Ryan directly on Twitter. Follow Moviefone on Twitter.

Rise from the Planet from the Apes Stays on the top The Assistance Surprises

Emma Stone, Octavia Spencer and Viola Davis Rise from the Planet from the Apes ongoing its dominance in the box office, as the Help surpassed anticipation, Box Office Mojo reviews. In the second week of release, Apes made an believed $27.5 million to remain towards the top of the charts, getting its total to $104.9 million. Produce a free Watchlist now and not miss another episode of the favorite shows Inside a crowded weekend of recent releases, the film adaptation of the greatest-seller The Assistance snapped up no. 2 place with $25.5 million. Final Destination 5 adopted in third place, frightening up $18.4 million. Arriving at No. 4, The Smurfs came $13.5 million (or $101.5 million to date). Era half an hour or Less completed the very best 5, generating $13 million. Cowboys & Aliens rated sixth with $7.six million. At No. 7, Captain America: The Very First Avenger required in $7.a million (getting its decide to try $156.9 million). Rounding the top ten: Crazy, Stupid, Love. (No. 8, $6.9 million), Harry Potter and also the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (No. 9, $6.9 million - nearly $357 million, all in all) and also the Change-Up (No. 10, $6.two million). Glee: The three dimensional Concert Movie unsuccessful to create the very best 10 in the debut. The concert film sang towards the tune of just $5.7 million.

USA Renews 'In Plain Sight' For Fifth & Final Season, Sets Premiere Date For 'Psych'

Similar to the series it had been most lately combined with, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, USA Network's U.S. Marshal drama In Plain Sight too is going to be visiting an finish. The network has purchased an eight-episode fifth and final season to air early in the year. In Plain Sight marked the very first major USA series underneath the network's current regime which had a lady lead, Mary McCormack. The network am at the top of her, they postponed the series' launch with a year when she became pregnant. In Plain Sight experienced several showrunners, most lately Erectile dysfunction Decter and John J. Strauss, who became a member of before Season 4 and can return for that final eight episodes. The 4th-season finale of In Plain Sight broadcast on Sunday and was up 6% in the Season 3 closer. For that season, the series averaged 4.9 million audiences, up 8% from this past year. In other USA news, the sixth season of USA's buddy sleuth dramedy Psych will premiere March. 12. The network also restored newcomer Suits earlier today.

Box Office Preview: 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes' Aims to Continue Summer Boom

Summer box office revenues in North America are up 4% over last year and Hollywood's hoping the dog days of August prove just as healthy.our editor recommendsRise of the Planet of the Apes: Film ReviewThe Change-Up: Film Review'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2' Hits $1 Billion at Global Box Office July alone brought in $1.4 billion in revenues -- the biggest month of all time at the domestic box office, fueled by Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 and Transformers: Dark of the Moon, plus a raft of comedies. However, revenues year-to-date are still down 5% over 2010, thanks to a dramatic downturn in moviegoing the first part of the year. The film business hopes that August will help to close the gap further. PHOTOS: 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes' First Look: The Many Faces of Andy Serkis August used to be a graveyard for movies, but not longer. A number of high-profile movies unspool this month, beginning on Friday with 20th Century Fox and Chernin Entertainment's Rise of the Planet of the Apes, an origins pic designed to revive the cult sci-fi franchise. Rise of the Apes, produced for $93 million, is widely expected to win the domestic box office with a gross of $30 million or more. The pic rolls out overseas in more than 25 territories, including some key markets in Europe, Asia and Latin America. Men of all ages are most interested in the film, followed by older women. The movie's unaided awareness was notably low but nearly doubled in the past two days. PHOTOS: 10 Billion Dollar Babies: Movies That Have Crossed the 10 Figure Mark Fox has no easy task in convincing moviegoers to scrub from their memories Tim Burton's 2001 Planet of the Apes, which was roundly rejected by critics and audiences. So far, Rise of the Apes is receiving rave reviews, which the studio hopes will translate into strong traffic at the multiplex this weekend and good legs throughout the dog days of August. Just as the original Planet of the Apes - starring Charlton Heston - was a defining moment for its time, so is Rise of the Apes. Every simian in Rise of the Apes was created using state-of-the-art performance capture technology developed by Peter Jackson's Weta Digital for Fox and James Cameron's Avatar. The technology, perfected even further, makes the ape played by Andy Serkis completely realistic. PHOTOS: Summer Movie Guide Rise of the Apes is the first title from Peter Chernin and Dylan Clark's Chernin Entertainment and will be a sizable feather in the company's cap if it indeed revives the franchise. Directed by Rupert Wyatt, Apes also stars James Franco, Frida Pinto and John Lithgow. The pic was co-financed by Fox and partners Dune Entertainment and Ingenious. Elsewhere, another raunchy comedy opens this weekend at the domestic box office - David Dobkin's Ryan Reynolds-Jason Bateman starrer The Change-Up. The R-rated film, from Universal, also stars Leslie Mann, Olivia Wilde and Alan Arkin. Tracking is on the softer side, with the body-switching comedy only expected to reach the mid-teens, tops. Universal hopes for strong legs, pointing out that comedies can have great multiples. Universal and Relativity Media co-financed the $52 million film, which doesn't launch overseas until Aug. 11. Among holdovers, Universal's Cowboys & Aliens is expected to take a hit because of Rise of the Apes, but just how big is the question. Sony's holdover The Smurfs will remain a strong contender in its second weekend and could come in No. 2. Related Topics Andy Serkis James Franco John Lithgow Peter Chernin Box Office Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 The Change-Up Rise of the Planet of the Apes

Hell Asylum

Initially conceived as a sequel to David DeCoteau's amusing Prison of the Dead (2000), this straight-to-video horror film was written by minor cult actor Trent Haaga. The story line posits a new reality-based television series along the lines of Fear Factor in which five attractive models must spend the night in a haunted asylum for a million-dollar prize. There's a greedy producer who sets booby-traps for the girls along the way, not knowing that there is a real presence in the hospital

Alec Baldwin, Melissa McCarthy Set as 'Saturday Evening Live' Hosts

Getty ImagesAlec Baldwin and Melissa McCarthy Alec Baldwin is coming back to host Saturday Evening Love an archive 16th time. The 30 Rock star will host the 37th season premiere of NBC's late-evening comedy sketch show, The Hollywood Reporter verifies. The final time Baldwin located was the 35th season finale with musical guest Tom Petty and also the Heartbreakers, which broadcast May 15, 2010. When he takes the helm this fall, Baldwin will exceed Steve Martin, that has located SNL 15 occasions. Bridesmaids star Melissa McCarthy, who nabbed her first Emmy nomination on her role in CBS' Mike & Molly, has additionally been confirmed to host the 2nd episode this year. The Brand New You are able to Occasions first reported this news. Email: philiana.ng@thr.com Alec Baldwin Melissa McCarthy 30 Rock Saturday Evening Live