Birth Rite

On her 18th birthday, Rebecca meets a mysterious man with magical powers. Roman, the warlock, shows her how her parents were murdered and bestows upon her the Sacred Amulet that is her birth rite. As she delves into the black arts of witchcraft, her adopted sister, Erin, fights to save her soul from the evil that has possessed her. It all ends in a showdown of good and evil as Erin and Roman battle for Rebecca.

'Harry Potter: The Exhibition' -- A Potterhead's Final Hurrah

With the 'Harry Potter' film franchise officially over this summer, there's only a few things a Potterhead can do to extend their fandom mania: a) head to Universal's Wizarding World of Harry Potter b) wait for the 'Deathly Hallows' Ultimate Edition DVDs c) beta-test Pottermore d) read fan fiction or e) visit 'Harry Potter: The Exhibition' in New York City. Given my family's love of the movies (and the fact we've already been to Universal's Wizarding World), we opted for "e" and journeyed to Manhattan for the traveling exhibit at Discovery Times Square. What Is 'The Exhibition': Currently on its final stop in North America, the Exhibition is a traveling display of craftsman-made costumes, props, and other artifacts that were created specifically for the film series. You can see everything from Snape's signature black robes and Bellatrix LeStrange's Azkaban garb to Harry's Hogwarts trunk and Hagrid's hut decor. After its New York run ends on Sept. 5, the Exhibition heads Down Under to the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney. Who Should Go To It: Fans of the 'Harry Potter' movies. It's a must-see for diehard Potterheads, but even more casual fans will find the level of detail that went into the cinematic magical world amazing. But be warned, if you haven't finished watching or reading the series, there are some spoilers (one young girl wouldn't look at the Horcruxes display, because she was still reading 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince'). What's The Experience: When you first walk in, a Hufflepuff witch introduces the Sorting Hat and asks for a few volunteers to sort. My eldest was sorted into Ravenclaw, but most of the visitors were good ole Gryffindors like Harry Potter and his closest friends. After the Sorting Hat demonstration, everyone is ushered into a closed room with multiple screens that show highlights from the movies. A bit of fanfare makes you feel like you've taken the train to Hogwarts (not really, but the kids enjoyed it), and then a door opens and voila, you're surrounded by hundreds of familiar props and accessories. What Are Some Highlights: For an extra $7, you should purchase the Audio Guide, which provides commentary from the various designers who created the costumes and set pieces. I loved that costume designer Jany Temime explained her inspiration for various robes and frocks (even Bellatrix's sexy black-and-lace Death Eater ensembles), and graphic designers Eduardo Lima and Mira Mina discussed how the Wizarding signs and books were based on hundreds of vintage periodicals and texts. My 9-year-old son's favorite areas were the Quidditch displays and the various magical creatures (from the Book of Monsters to a Buckbeak and centaur replica). My 6-year-old daughter couldn't get enough of the Yule Ball gowns (Cho's and Hermione's especially), and my three-year-old had to be literally pulled away from the screeching Mandrakes. I thought the best bit was the elaborate details on every single item, from the kitten plates in evil Professor Umbridge's all-pink office to the Canons' memorabilia in Ron's Gryffindor dorm. If you can make it to New York City in the next two weeks, definitely visit 'Harry Potter: The Exhibition.' You will be astounded by the level of research and craftsmanship that went into the magic of Harry Potter movies, and you'll cap off a thrilling summer of Pottermania. Watch the trailer for 'Deathly Hallows, Part 2'

Football fuels Fox rankings victory

A preseason game of a couple of the NFL's most widely used teams , the Gambling and Philadelphia Eagles , lifted Fox to victory in key demos Thursday, a evening which CBS' ''Big Brother'' continued to be the very best-ranked broadcast series. Based on preliminary excellent from Nielsen, Fox's coverage from the Nfl contest between your Steelers and Eagles, two teams from Pennsylvania that hold large national appeal, averaged a 3. rating/9 be part of grown ups 18-49 and 8.4 million audiences overall about the net's stations from 8 to 11. These amounts are susceptible to revision because the live character of sports is not precisely reflected in affiliate-based preliminaries, but the overall game is anticipated to exhibit significant growth versus. last year's comparable game (Patriots-Falcons), which gained a couple. demo rating within the excellent. Fox is anticipated to win the evening in most key demos in addition to total audiences. At CBS, repeats of ''The Large Bang Theory'' (1.9/7 in 18-49, 7.3 million audiences overall) and ''Rules of Engagement'' (1.9/6 in 18-49, 6.5 million audiences overall) were then ''Big Brother'' (3./8 in 18-49, 8. million audiences overall), that was easily no. 1 broadcast series on Thursday in most key groups and again up versus. this past year. Closing the evening would be a repeat of ''The Mentalist'' (1.2/4 in 18-49, 6. million audiences overall). The Eye's program earnings will come lower within the excellent because of a football preemption within the Boston marketplace for the Patriots' preseason game from the Polk Bay Buccaneers. ABC's ''Wipeout'' (1.9/7 in 18-49, 6.7 million audiences overall), ''Expedition Impossible'' (1.3/4 in 18-49, 4.six million audiences overall) and ''Rookie Blue'' (1.2/4 in 18-49, 4.six million audiences overall) all edged up from a week ago once the net's selection was ravaged by football preemptions. NBC had another low-ranked Thursday, offering repeats of comedies ''Community'' (.6/2 in 18-49, 2.two million audiences overall), ''Parks and Recreation'' (.7/2 in 18-49, 1.8 million audiences overall), ''The Office'' (1./3 in 18-49, 2.5 million audiences overall) and ''30 Rock'' (1./3 in 18-49, 2.5 million audiences overall) then an encore of crime drama ''Law and Order: Special Sufferers Unit'' (.9/3 in 18-49, 3.a million audiences overall). Preliminary 18-49 earnings for that evening: Fox, 3./9 CBS, 2./6 ABC, 1.5/5 NBC, .8/3 CW, .3/1. As a whole audiences: Fox, 8.4 million CBS, 7. million ABC, 5.3 million NBC, 2.5 million CW, 1. million. Contact Ron Kissell at ron.kissell@variety.com

Paris Hiltons Alleged Stalker To Stand Trial

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- A man who once asked Paris Hilton to marry him and has been arrested twice outside homes owned by the socialite must stand trial for felony stalking, a judge ruled Monday. James Rainford appeared to be obsessed with Hilton and his alleged actions gave the hotel heiress good reason to be afraid, Superior Court Judge Jessica Silvers said. Its very clear from all these incidents that you are obsessed with Paris Hilton, Silvers told Rainford after a 90-minute hearing. This is more personal, and it is scary. Rainford, 36, was previously convicted of battery against Hiltons former boyfriend Cy Waits, who was hit in the head outside a courthouse earlier this year. Rainford did not react after Silvers ruling and only spoke quietly with his attorney during the hearing. Rainfords most recent arrest came after a July 4 encounter in which paparazzi alerted authorities he was outside the heiress beach house. Defense attorney Craig Renetzky argued during the hearing thatRainford had never directly threatened Hilton, and that she had never left her home during either incident that led to his arrests. His actions, including hitting Hiltons ex-boyfriend and shoving a security guard in October, were not directed at the socialite herself, the lawyer said. The only thing hes apparently ever done to her is to propose to her, Renetzky said. Hilton politely refused. She did not attend Mondays hearing. Prosecutor Wendy Segall called four law enforcement officers to testify about their dealings with Rainford after his arrests or their conversations with Hilton. Sheriffs Detective Rodney Wagner said Hilton was afraid for her safety as well as her family, her friends around her. Rainford remained jailed in lieu of $150,000 bail and was told to return to court on Aug. 29 for an arraignment. No trial date has been set. Copyright 2011 by Associated Press. All rights reserved.This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

'The Walking Dead:' 'Sons of Anarchy's' Kurt Sutter Chimes on Frank Darabont's Firing

Sons of Anarchy creator Kurt Sutter discontinued on Frank Darabont being fired as showrunner from the Walking Dead.our editor recommends'Inception,' 'Walking Dead' Top Saturn Honours Nominations'The Walking Dead' at PaleyFest (Video)'The Walking Dead': Showrunner Frank Darabont Walking Lower STORY: 'The Walking Dead': What Really Happened to Fired Showrunner Frank Darabont "darabont responded strongly to slashed budgets. he earned mistakes, he was fired," the open Sutter authored on Twitter Thursday. "no creative around will trust AMC to support their artists," Sutter authored on Twitter. "i don't know MW, got no beef with him. just hate that darabont has been demonized. nobody has got the balls in truth. MM gutted AMC," then he added. VIDEO: TV Executive Roundtable with Charlie Collier, David Nevins and much more The Hollywood Reporter has detailed precisely what went lower before Darabont was fired. Sutter states: "why darabont got fired - weiner. he held AMC hostage, broke their bank, budgets were slashed, shit folded lower hill onto gilligan and frank... VIDEO: Emmy Roundtable: Drama Showrunners "nobody else really wants to f--king say it, however the avarice of mad males is killing another two best shows on television -- breaking bad and walking dead," added Sutter, mentioning to AMC's lengthy discussions Mad Males creator Matthew Weiner and Breaking Bad showrunner Vince Gilligan. Sutter later defended his comments on Twitter. PHOTOS: Behind the curtain of 'The Walking Dead' "i've trouble identifying the road between honesty and brutal frankness. it's my job to get pressed past it by bullshit and injustice," he stated. "apparently speaking one's thoughts are crazy, difficult and self-indulgent. guy, this can be a town filled with quiet, afraid dicksuckers." The brand new problem of THR discloses the interior workings of AMC, which some say doesn't appear prepared to handle its success. PHOTOS: Emmy Nomination Snubs, Shockers and Surprises "It feels as though they don't have the expertise of being on the top," one source states. "They're total ball-busters, which p--ses people off." Related Subjects Matthew Weiner The Walking Dead Sons of Anarchy Frank Darabont Kurt Sutter

'Bridget Jones's Diary' 3 In the Works

A third Bridget Jones's Diary movie is in the works.our editor recommendsLawyer wants Renee Zellweger's diary Alliance Films Picks Up Colin Firth, Cameron Diaz Film 'Gambit' (Berlin)Bridget Jones: Meet Kate Reddy Title Films, the production company behind the first movies, first confirmed the news to EW.com. Bridget Jones's Diary, based off a novel by Helen Fielding, was released in 2001 and made $281 million worldwide; the sequel, The Edge of Reason, hit theaters in 2004 and raked in $262 million worldwide. Title Films has been considering a follow-up since 2009, EW reports. No other details are yet available, including if star Renee Zellweger and her love interests Colin Firth and Hugh Grant are confirmed. PHOTOS: Oscar Party Pics But Firth hinted last year he would be back, and revealed a few potential plot details. "I can tell you that Bridget and Mark can't have children, I think that's the way it goes on," Firth told Access Hollywood. "So then she makes the huge mistake of going back to Daniel Cleaver [Grant's character] for long enough to get pregnant. And I think he dumps her, and she's left stranded, and guess who comes back to rescue her?" PHOTOS: The King's Speech: Real vs. Reel Royalty The London Evening Standard reported in March that Fielding was writing a third book in the series -- and would be working on an accompanying film. "I will be working on both the book and the film but I don't know if they are the same thing yet. It's not been decided," she said. Related Topics Colin Firth Renee Zellweger International Hugh Grant

CBS, 'GoodFellas' Author Developing Vegas Period Drama

David Livingston/Getty ImagesNicholas Pileggi CBS wants its area of the Mad Males cake. The network is joining with GoodFellas author Nicholas Pileggi to build up Rob Lamb, a possible drama series occur Vegas and turning round the former Clark County sheriff, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. Lamb, who offered as sheriff from 1961 to 1979 assisted make up the Vegas Metro Police Department. He's noted for facing the Mafia and Hell's Angels, who in the 18-year legal career, never shot anybody. While frequently participating in fistfights with crime personas, Lamb was raised focusing on ranches. From CBS Television Galleries, Pileggi will pen the script for that project with With no Trace scribe Greg Master. Walk the road director James Mangold is aboard to direct and executive produce together with his partner, Trina Konrad, and film producer Arthur Sarkissian. Rob Lamb revisits a familiar territory for Pileggi, who reteamed with Martin Scorsese for that 1995 Mob drama Casino, starring Robert P Niro and Sharon Stone, depending on his book of the identical title. Mangold, meanwhile, directed CBS' pilot The Two-2. The project marks the most recent within the wave of sixties-set dramas, using the Playboy Club set at NBC and Pan Am at ABC. Both involve crime/espionage tales. Email: Lesley.Goldberg@thr.com Twitter: @Snoodit CBS

RATINGS RAT RACE: Most Originals Inch Up

Reality series got a ratings bump across the board last night. Fox's So You Think You Can Dance Top 4 performance show (1.9/6 in 18-49) was up 6% from last week and gave Fox a nightly win in 18-49. CBS' Big Brother (2.7/9) was up 8% and ranked as the top program of the night, leading CBS to a close second-place finish for the night in 18-49 (1.8/5) and a win in total viewers (6.7 million) despite featuring repeats in two of three hours of primetime. NBC's Minute to Win It (1.2/4) was up 9% andLove In the Wild (1/5/4) was up 7%, while the show they flanked, veteran America's Got Talent (2.4/7), was even with its fast national result last week, down a tenth from the final. (It is expected to rise again in the finals.) Univision had a strong night with the USA-Mexico soccer game, finishing tied with NBC for third place in 18-49 (1.7/5).