Tim Bogart, Evan Bogart & Gary Randall Launch Indie Music/Film/TV Company

Author-producer-director Timothy Scott Bogart, songwriter and music author Evan Kidd Bogart and TV producer Gary A. Randall have launched Boardwalk Entertainment Group, a media company made up of 5 divisions: Boardwalk Films, Boardwalk Television, Boardwalk Records, Boardwalk Posting and Boardwalk Technology. The business, that's backed by private funding, is built to be described as a music-driven operation that allows artists. Boardwalk already has movies inside the works, including biopic Spinning Gold, together with a TV series in production, Majors & Minors, which premieres concerning the Hub network Sept. 23. Put together by Tim Bogart, Spinning Gold is founded on the presence of Tim and Evan’s late father, Neil Bogart, who founded indie label Casablanca Records in 1974 which is credited with finding and beginning the careers of Hug, Donna Summer season as well as the Village People, among others. Boardwalk’s offices are situated inside the same building as Casablanca. Boardwalk Entertainment Group is created greatly inside the spirit in the original United states . Artists,” Randall mentioned. Added Tim Bogart, If you go into the Boardwalk offices, which are inside the same space since the original Casablanca Records, you understand youre in the community where artists are empowered to create — it's the antithesis from the corporate entertainment company.” Boardwalk’s music division includes a record label, a posting company together with a production house that supplies music for that organization’s film and tv projects. The business has forged alliances with music giant Sonys RCA/Jive Label Group, Bug Music and Bmi. Boardwalks technology division is developing products for production and postproduction in film, television, music and digital platforms. The very first, Instant ADR, a mobile Automated Dialogue Alternative device, has been utilized on television series for NBC, USA Network, A&E and Syfy.

Exclusive: American Idol Vet Diana DeGarmo Joins The Young and the Restless

Diana DeGarmo Former American Idol runner-up and Broadway baby Diana DeGarmo is headed to The Young and the Restless for a very juicy contract role! She'll be playing Angelina, the Jersey-girl daughter of mob boss Angelo (Mike Starr). The actress-singer starts shooting the CBS soap the week of September 22 and is expected to hit the air late October.The Alabama-born DeGarmo placed second to Fantasia in Season 3 of Idol back in 2004 and has since been busy on the New York stage, appearing in the Broadway productions of Hairspray and Hair, as well as the off-Broadway hit The Toxic Avenger. DeGarmo also starred in the national tour of 9 to 5: The Musical in the role made famous by Dolly Parton. Will her mafia princess character be singing like a "Soprano" in Genoa City? Let's hope!Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now!

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U.S., Korea groups ink 3D pact

American and Korean members of the International 3D Society have signed a memorandum of understanding pledging mutual cooperation on content production, marketing, distribution and information sharing among member companies in the two countries. Execs and government officials expect the agreement to bolster Korea's 3D industry. I3DS members in that country include Korea Telecom, the EBS educational broadcast network and satcaster Skylife. U.S. members include Sony, Disney and DreamWorks Animation. The signing ceremony between the two nations' I3DS chapters took place at DreamWorks Animation on Friday. Among the speakers was See Joong Choi, chairman of the Korea Communications Commission, the equivalent of the FCC. He urged support for 3D content production and technology in Korea. KCC director Yong Su Oh pointed to a shortage of 3D content in Korea compared to the U.S. and encouraged cooperation between the two countries' 3D industries to promote the biz in Korea. A second agreement was signed between the two I3DS chapters and the Korea Radio Promotion Association to encourage educational programs and exchanges. Dr. Doo Hwan Choi, chairman Korea's I3DS chapter and CTO of Korea Telecom, which co-sponsored the ceremony, said the society's educational programs will provide the kinds of opportunities and program development required by the burgeoning business. Contact Peter Caranicas at peter.caranicas@variety.com

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Bruce McDonald to direct 'Highway'

McDonald EXCLUSIVE: Canadian heavyweight helmer Bruce McDonald is installed on direct the $25 million supernatural thriller "Dark Highway" for Palomar Pictures and Foundation Features.Pic, which will lense in Canada, consists by Christopher Kyle and produced by Palomar's Sigurjon Sighvatsson ("Killer Elite") and Foundation's Make the most of Merilees ("Just Pals"). Story follows a man being chased who's searching to get at some certain devote eventually. He doesn't know whether things are real or his imagination. Pic is predicted to go in production early next season which is within the advanced settlement stages for casting."I'm excited to produce Bruce to have an worldwide mainstream audience," mentioned Sighvatsson. "It'll be great to find out him direct this elevated drama."McDonald, whose latest pic "Serious Logo design design 2" will screen at Toronto, may also take part in a company master class available within the fest today, where emerging filmmakers, film students and industry affiliates might have the chance to achieve understanding in the Canadian maverick.Carl's junior other credits include "Trigger," "Queer as Folk" and "Highway 61." Contact Diana Lodderhose at diana.lodderhose@variety.com

Why Google's Purchase of Zagat Is Direct Threat to Yelp, OpenTable

Google's acquisition of restaurant review guide Zagat is part of the company's ongoing efforts to be a major player with local commerce assets. The purchase expands the company's content on local businesses to include more than just directions. A Google rep told Reuters that the deal gives the Internet giant information about restaurants, hotels and nightclubs that can be paired with its popular online maps and mobile search services. Yelp, Groupon and OpenTable are among the websites that will likely suffer from Google's latest acquisition. Since Yelp accepts restaurant and service reviews from anyone and Zagat combines submissions into a single trusted review, Google's local search results might be a "better place to start," muses The Wall Street Journal. Google could also begin offering a restaurant reservation service that replaces the current one offered by OpenTable that costs eateries hundreds of dollars in hardware costs. Groupon, which offers consumers daily deals on products and services, is a subscription service; Google has already tested the waters for similar deals which would be open to all web user employing a search, not merely ones that sign up for e-mailings. The WSJ notes that nearly 17,000 people purchased tickets to New York's Museum of Natural History after a deal was promoted on Google. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the New York Times reports that sources indicated the deal cost Google between $100 million and $200 million. Zagat reviews will supplement Google's Places reviews but the Zagat website will remain a paid site for now, notes the Times. Google VP of local maps and location services Marissa Mayer emphasized the breadth of purchase in blog post Thursday, "With Zagat, we gain a world-class team that has more experience in consumer based-surveys, recommendations and reviews than anyone else in the industry. Their surveys may be one of the earliest forms of UGC (user-generated content)-gathering restaurant recommendations from friends, computing and distributing ratings before the Internet as we know it today even existed." She also noted that Google will integrate its existing search and maps tools to Zagat content, "For all of these reasons, I'm incredibly excited to collaborate with Zagat to bring the power of Google search and Google Maps to their products and users, and to bring their innovation, trusted reputation and wealth of experience to our users." Related Topics Google

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'Two and a Half Men's' Ashton Kutcher, Chuck Lorre Talk Charlie Sheen, Series Reboot

With just weeks to go before its Sept. 19 premiere, the newly revamped Two and a Half Men cast and creator Chuck Lorre sat down for their first joint interview to talk about the show and all things Charlie Sheen.our editor recommendsAshton Kutcher, Julianna Marguiles Tapped as Emmy PresentersCharlie Sheen Roast Deliberately Scheduled to Take On Ashton Kutchers Men Debut 'Two and a Half Men' Fans Bash Charlie Sheen on Twitter PHOTOS: Ashton Kutcher's Career Through the Years After Sheen's much-publicized firing in March, Ashton Kutcher was announced as the stop-gap for TV's most popular dynamic threesome, joining show veterans Jon Cryer and Angus T. Jones. STORY: EXCLUSIVE: Charlie Sheen Arbitrator Denies Gag Order Requested By Warner Bros. In a newTV Guide interview, the new castmates talked Kutcher's casting, and of course, took some shots at Sheen. STORY: 'Two and a Half Men's' Holland Taylor Won't Roast Charlie Sheen After Kutcher explains at new app that will be available on the iPhone 5 that Apple calls "The Kutcher," Jones quips "Jon, how many times did we have this same conversation with Charlie?" To which, Cryer responded "All the time. He was always talking about the new spellcheck on the iPhone." PHOTOS: Teen Choice Awards 2011: Best and Worst Moments Cryer also revealed that he is not in contact with hisformer co-star who publicly lambasted him earlier this year, calling Cryer a troll and turncoat."I have not heard from him. I don't even have his number," though the actor did add, "He still has mine." STORY: Bruce Helford in Talks to Showrun Charlie Sheen's 'Anger Management' For his part, Lorre spoke about his initial reluctance to consider Kutcher, who he now says has an "electric" energy with the rest of the cast. "I was completely convinced that we needed a fourtysomething costar who would be a peer to Jon," the show creator said. But, after meeting the former That 70s Show star, Lorre admitted his error. "It was obvious my assumption was wrong. Here was a guy with great comedy instincts, tons of experience and who is totally fearless. Taking the job proves that." Not that Kutcher wasn't scared to step into Sheen's shoes. "Moving into somebody else's house is a scary thing," he admitted, saying he had fears about acceptance. "Who know what the dynamic would be and how everybody would feel? I wanted to make sure it was comfortable for everybody else and myself." And, according to Men's main men, it is. The stars say they received a standing ovation after their first taping. "The audience just went crazy," boasted Lorre. a Related Topics Ashton Kutcher Chuck Lorre Charlie Sheen CBS Jon Cryer Two and a Half Men CBS Television Studios

Chaz Bono on Dancing Backlash: "America Really Needs to See This"

Chaz Bono Chaz Bono has some news for critics who say he should not compete on the new season of Dancing with the Stars: He's not going anywhere. The transgender activist and son of Cher told ABC News Thursday that his participation on the hit reality show was necessary. Who's Chaz Bono's Dancing partner? See the 12 new pairs "It's made me realize I'm really glad I'm doing this, because America really needs to see this," Bono, 42, said. He underwent a female-to-male gender transition last year. "You know, it just kind of shows why for me it's important to be on the show, because so little still is known about what it means to be transgender," he continued. "And there's so many just completely inaccurate stereotypes and thoughts that people have." Check out today's news Cher has already spoken up on behalf of her son, tweeting on Wednesday: "Lovelies! Chaz is being viciously attacked on blogs & message boards about being on DWTS! This is still America right ? It took guts 2 do it," she wrote on Wednesday. "I support him no matter what he chooses to do. . . It took courage to do DWTS! Thank God Chaz has an unlimited supply." "All I can do is share my experience, strength and hope," Bono told ABC News. "That's all I'm trying to do." The new season of Dancing with the Stars premieres Monday, Sep. 19 at 8/7c on ABC.