Andy Rooney Remains Hospitalized After Surgery

Former 60 Minutes commentator Andy Rooney remains hospitalized after a minor surgery last week.our editor recommends'60 Minutes'' Andy Rooney Retires: What Pundits Are SayingAndy Rooney Ending Regular '60 Minutes' SegmentAndy Rooney's Final Broadcast Draws Largest October Audience Since 2007Andy Rooney Signs Off '60 Minutes' for Last Time: 'This Is a Moment I Have Dreaded' CBS News said the 92-year-old journalist is in stable condition and remains under medical care because he suffered serious complications from the operation. The medical reason for the surgery has not been disclosed, and the Rooney family asks that their privacy be respected at this difficult time, notes the network. PHOTOS: The Most Talked-About TV News Faces Rooney gave his last 60 Minutes commentary on Oct. 2. He had been with the show since 1968 as a writer and his "A Few Minutes With Andy Rooney" segment had been a fixture on the show since 1978. At the time of his retirement from the CBS weekly newsmagazine, Rooney had clocked in 1,097 appearances. His rants ranged from his expressing concern because he had no idea who Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga or any of the bands are that are dominating the Billboard charts were to wondering if Bill Gates and Microsoft were making our lives harder. VIDEO: Andy Rooney: 5 Memorable Rants Rooney told viewers in his final 60 Minutes commentary that his retirement was a moment he wasn't looking forward to. "This is a moment I have dreaded," he said. "I wish I could do this forever." In an essay titled "My Lucky Life," Rooney told viewers about his time writing for the Army newspaper the Stars and Stripes during World War II. He said he decided to pursue a radio and TV career because he thought the "written word" was being ignored. VIDEO: Andy Rooney: 'I Just Don't Sign Autographs' Still, he had to continue writing his own pieces -- and has been earning a living as a writer for 70 years. Related Topics CBS 60 Minutes Andy Rooney

First Tintin Reviews: Spielberg's Herg Adaptation Reminiscent of Indiana Jones, But Is the Mo-Cap Up to Snuff?

The first batch of reviews are in for The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn, Steven Spielberg’s long-awaited big-budget adventure that attempts to revive the charming Herg character (first introduced in 1929) with the most advanced motion capture technology money can buy. So what did the earlybird critics have to say? Thanks in part to the director’s storytelling ability, the well-executed action sequences (sometimes done in impossibly long takes) and the brilliance of mo-cap king Andy Serkis, it sounds as though the first Tintin has succeeded as an entertaining Spielberg film. But because of the limitations of motion capture — even in its most advanced current state — Tintin also fails to meet the revolutionary filmmaking expectations set for Spielberg’s first foray into the format. Following the first screening in Belgium on October 10, a number of reviews have surfaced ranging from mixed-positive to positive. The most critical write-up of the film yet comes from The Telegraph which gave Tintin a 3/5 rating: …there’s a mechanistic quality to Spielberg’s craft that’s undoubtedly disappointing: a film directed by one such distinctive artist and based on the work of another shouldn’t feel like it could have been made by almost anyone. The main personality-stifler is the film’s use of performance capture; the method by which the cast’s movements and expressions have been translated into computer-generated visuals. However much more successful the technique is here than it has been elsewhere, crucially it’s not successful enough: even if Jamie Bell wasn’t so monotonously earnest as Tintin, he’d still look about as conscious as a bollard with a quiff. Even so, the U.K. paper notes that the film’s “breakneck pace” works favorably and that the “stuffiest 3-D refuseniks” will appreciate “a terrific motorbike chase through a Moroccan marketplace, presented in one impossible, continuous take” and a “hallucinatory sequence that brings galleons crashing through the moonlit Saharan dunes is pure blockbusting spectacle.” Variety is more forgiving of the motion capture, noting that audiences might question the format until “Snowy, Tintin’s faithful white terrier, performs antics not even the best-trained pooch could perform and the sets, stunts and action sequences become ever more lavish.” “The worst” that Variety says of the film is that “the action is so relentless, it nearly comes to feel like a videogame as it leaps from one challenge to the next.” Even so, the “consistently stylish and richly detailed design work” will more than make up for the pace. Like other reviewers, HitFix claims that Tintin follows the original Indiana Jones template more than the Spielberg franchise’s last, disappointing installment Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, “in which Harrison Ford’s eyes appeared deader than those of any mo-cap mannequin.” HitFix also credits Spielberg for sharing Herg’s “story-loyal earnestness,” a commonality which allows the charming cartoon character to make his hi-tech feature film debut organically enough. Even if the mo-cap characters are not that appealing, the “film’s smashing key set piece […] fully justify this technological leap of faith, while also successfully adapting the distinctive flat-color textures of Herg’s trademark ligne claire drawing style.” And then there are the unabashed raves from ScreenJabber.com (“The Adventures of Tintin is an absolute belter. […] It’s slick, exciting, laugh-out-loud funny, sympathetic to its origins, superbly voiced and leaves you wanting more.”) and The Sun (“…laughs aplenty.”) Which review do you trust most? The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn will continue premiering overseas this month until it finally reaches U.S. theaters on December 21. · The Adventures Of Tintin: The Secret Of The Unicorn - review [The Telegraph] · The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn [Variety] · Review: Fun, frisky ‘Tintin’ pages Indiana Jones [Hitfix]

Gospel Stardom a Bumpy Road for Le'Andria Johnson

ATLANTA (AP) When Le'Andria Johnson won BET's "Sundays Best" two years ago, the gospel singer wasn't quite ready to live the gospel life.She earned a recording contract after her victory, performed on the network's "Celebration of Gospel" and was on her way to gospel stardom, but Johnson still didn't want to swear off worldly habits such as going out to the nightclub, drinking alcohol or smoking. At one point, she felt like she couldn't live up to the standards expected for an inspirational singer."I didn't want to be disrespectful to God," Johnson said. "I wanted to cool out for the moment and do me, go out or do anything. But no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't do it. Going out to the club I couldn't. Drinking I just couldn't do it."She found that the party lifestyle wasn't for her anymore, but she didn't give up everything from the secular world. She learned how to enjoy herself at functions with others who might be drinking alcohol, and still be true to her faith at the same time: "It's hard trying to please people, but not anymore."So far, her approach has worked.Johnson's debut album, "The Awakening of Le'Andria Johnson," which was released in mid-September, has topped Billboard's top Gospel Album chart for the fourth time in the last five weeks. She co-wrote most of the songs on her album, which also debuted at No. 1 on the Top Christian/Gospel album chart."When you see that mic in my hand, I'm giving you what happened to me last week or last month," Johnson said. "Good or bad, I'm giving you my story. My music is my reality show."Most of Johnson's "reality show" has been a rough ride. The 29-year-old single mother of three has been divorced twice and struggled to financially stay afloat. She fell so behind on home payments that she lost her house to foreclosure a few days before the final "Sunday Best" audition.Initially, Johnson did not want to make the 10-hour drive from her residence in Orlando, Fla., to New Orleans for auditions, but her family and friends persuaded her to compete. She made the drive and showed up just before her audition, wearing flip-flops and gym socks.Johnson remembered the stares from some of the contestants, and hearing others criticize her appearance. But her vocal ability overshadowed her clothing at an audition where mostly everyone else wore semi-formal attire."The whole time, some were like 'Oh, what does she have on? Or why does she dress like that?" she recalled. "I got those looks. I dealt with all that. I almost left. But it was a little voice in me to that told me to stand (still). From there, I've watched God change my life one episode at a time."Once Johnson advanced to "Sundays Best," she inspired judges and many of the two million-plus viewers of the gospel talent show with her vibrant stage presence and powerful vocals.Matthew Knowles, who signed Johnson to his label Music World Gospel in a joint venture with BET and the "Sunday Best" brand, said Johnson's soulful voice and honest lyrics remind him of Mary J. Blige."That's why fans are buying her music, because of her honesty," said Knowles, the father and former longtime manager of Beyonce. "I call her the Mary J. Blige of gospel music. She's just a real person. She's extremely raw sometimes."Johnson says the experience over the past two years has given her confidence moving forward. In late November, she will release her first holiday album, "Christmas Best," which will include "Sundays Best" season four winner Amber Bullock."There's life in a dead situation," she said. "God can use whomever he wants to use. When I don't give myself too much credit, I know God is taking care of the situation. It's not me. I'm just glad to be a willing vessel."Copyright 2011 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Young Justice Recruits Brent Spiner and Alyssa Milano for the Injustice League

Joker Here comes the Injustice League! In tonight's episode of Cartoon Network's Young Justice, a secret society of super villains emerges - and there's some cool voice casting on the roster. Star Trek: The Next Generation's Brent Spiner (who appeared on last night's Big Bang Theory) stars as the Joker, while Charmed vet Alyssa Milano plays Poison Ivy. In the episode, "Revelations," a series of attacks by plant monsters around the world triggers the Justice League into action. Their teenage sidekicks - Robin, Superboy, Kid Flash, Miss Martian, etc. - want to help in the fight but are instead dispatched to take out the Injustice League. This formidable collection of classic DC Comics rogues includes (pictured, left to right) Count Vertigo, Poison Ivy, Black Adam, Wotan, Ultra-Humanite, Atomic Skull and Joker. Young Justice airs Fridays at 6:30/5:30c on Cartoon Network. Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now!

Ted Koppel Joins Brian Williams' 'Rock Center'

NY -- Ted Koppel will join Brian Williams' upcoming newsmagazine Rock Center as a special correspondent. The widely reported news was made official Thursday by NBC News president Steve Capus.our editor recommendsWhat to Expect From Brian Williams' 'Rock Center'Brian Williams' Newsmagazine to Be Called 'Rock Center'Brian Williams Talks Politics, Occupy Wall Street on 'Late Show' (Video) "A pioneer of broadcast journalism, Ted has touched every major news event spanning nearly five decades, and not only does he bring a tremendous amount of experience to the broadcast, he is a tireless advocate for quality journalism, and is one of our profession's premiere storytellers," Capus said in a statement. PHOTOS: The Most Talked-About TV News Faces Added Williams: "My goal has been to make Rock Center the Cooperstown of our craft. Ted is a consensus Hall of Famer, joining the best team of men and women on the air today. While his place in the history of television journalism is already established, his work here is just beginning. This is the next chapter, and it's an enormous honor to work with this giant and former competitor." Koppel spent 25 years at ABC News where he was the original anchor ofNightline. But he left the news division in 2005 whenNightlinewas re-imagined as a multi-topic, multi-anchor program. In 2008, he was recruited to contribute toBBC World News Americaby the broadcast's then executive producerRome Hartman. And Hartman, who left BBC America to become ep ofRock Center, was also instrumental in bringing Koppel to NBC News. Rock Center premieres Oct. 31 in the 10 p.m. time slot formerly occupied by the canceled Playboy Club. Related Topics Brian Williams

How Julia Roberts Saved Fireflies in the Garden... and the Latest in the Snow White Wars

Julia Roberts shot newbie director Dennis Lee’s ensemble family drama Fireflies in the Garden four years ago, but after an infamously disastrous Berlin Film Festival showing and distributor drama at Senator Films, the indie film languished for years on the shelf. Last night at their premiere in Los Angeles Lee told Movieline how Roberts saved the film from direct-to-video hell and Roberts explained why her upcoming project, Snow White, will be worth the price of admission. “Julia is Julia,” said Lee, explaining how his star came to champion Fireflies in the Garden years after it seemed a theatrical bow was no longer a possibility. “There’s only one Julia Roberts, and everybody knows who she is. So to have somebody on your side who’s championing your film can open a lot of doors, and a lot of opportunities to help get this film released that we would normally not have that kind of access to.” Did she make phone calls, pound on doors? “Everything. I mean, she’s here on the red carpet and you don’t see Julia on the red carpet often.” Roberts looked back on the experience, happy in hindsight to have helped Fireflies reach its audience. “I think it’s an educational challenge in the end,” she said on the red carpet. “We’re here now, so I can say I’m glad we went through what we went through, and for me in my career and the way it’s gone, it makes you appreciate not taking things for granted.” Lee told Movieline he was shocked when Roberts signed on to his film, about a writer (Ryan Reynolds) who returns to his Texas hometown for a family reunion, where tragedy forces him to come to terms with his unbearable father (Willem Dafoe), extended family, and his difficult childhood. “I think it was just the script,” Lee said. “Julia responded to the script, she read it and really enjoyed it. It gave her the opportunity not only to be a part of the type of film she wanted to do at the time, but also to be with her husband [cinematographer Danny Moder], who was shooting my movie.” Roberts plays Reynolds’ mother Lisa (in period flashbacks and, with the aid of old age make-up, in the present), the anchor of the family and [MILD SPOILERS] the character at the center of the inciting tragedy that begins the film. “When my mother was taken away I remember asking my dad, ‘Was she in pain?’ Because my mother was taken away in a car accident similar to this one. And my father answered, ‘No, she was happy.’ He could see it in her eyes. So in the movie when Michael finds out that after all these years of suffering and of placating her intolerable husband, that his mother passed away happily, that’s enough to give forgiveness.” [END SPOILERS] Was it a challenge for Roberts to balance her off-screen and on-screen families, working closely with husband Moder, whom she met on the set of The Mexican? “I think it’s challenging for everybody in different ways,” she said. “My challenge as a wife and mother are very different from the ones I portray in this movie, but I think for everybody it is.” I asked Lee if he saw any similarities to Tree of Life, which also filmed around Austin, Texas, employed flashbacks, and explored the experience of a man reassessing his childhood with his stern father and angelic mother. “We shot around the same area,” he admitted. “Terrence Malick is awesome — so no similarities.” Roberts will soon star in Snow White with Lily Collins and Armie Hammer. And as the Snow White wars heat up in competition with the other Snow White project, Kristen Stewart’s warrior princess take Snow White and the Huntsman, Roberts gave us one reason to choose her fairytale picture: Hammer. “It was great,” she beamed. “He was naked a lot in our movie, so there’s a reason to buy a ticket!”

NBC Orders Six More Prime Suspect Scripts

Prime Suspect, Maria Bello NBC is staying on the beat with Det. Jane Timoney. The network has ordered six more scripts of Prime Suspect, a show rep confirms. NBC orders six more scripts of Harry's Law The news, first reported by Deadline, follows a similar script order for sophomore drama Harry's Law earlier on Wednesday. The Maria Bello-headlined remake of the BBC series debuted soft, only drawing in 6 million viewers and a 1.8 rating in the adults ages 18-49 demo. However, the show has held steady and is enjoying increased exposure after taking over the Mondays at 10/9c time slot formerly held by The Playboy Club. So far this season, NBC has canceled Playboy Club and Free Agents, and ordered full seasons of Up All Night and Whitney. Are you excited for more Prime Suspect?

CBS Relegates How To Be A Gentleman To Saturdays, Replaces It With Rules Of Engagement

It is two weeks and out for new comedy series How To Be A Gentleman in its prime 8:30 PM Thursday time slot. The network has pulled the sitcom effective immediately: Beginning October 20, it will air veteran Rules Of Engagement in that spot, following The Big Bang Theory, and move Gentleman to Saturdays. (CBS will air a Big Bang repeat in the time period next week.) There is chatter that production on Gentleman is being shut down, which would mean a certain cancellation, but I have not been able to confirm that just yet. UPDATE: I have now confirmed that production on Gentleman will indeed shut down after 9 produced episodes. The final episode will be filmed tonight. That is effectively a cancellation for the sitcom with the Saturday run qualifying as a burn-off, though CBS never officially cancels a series before the upfronts. After a lackluster debut last week with a 2.7 rating among adults 18-49 — which was down 33% from the premiere of $#*! My Dad Says in the time period last season — Gentleman dropped another 7% last night, squandering almost half of its Big Bang lead-in. Conveniently, the network has Rules Of Engagement ready to go, and for a second consecutive year, the veteran is being summoned to replace a faltering rookie in the Thursday 8:30 PM slot. (Last season, it stepped in for $#*! My Dad Says.) While Rules looked pretty weird on the CBS schedule revealed in May when the comedy was slated for Saturday nights, the 22-episode order helped producer Sony Pictures TV get to a syndicatable number of episodes and provided the network with a back-up plan, which is now being put in motion.

Healthy Hollywood: Great Food Friday Rocco DiSpiritos Weight Loss Guidelines!

First Launched: October 7, 2011 12:16 PM EDT Credit: NY, N.Y. -- Caption Rocco DiSpiritos bookLose 10 20 30 pounds without depriving or sweating it! Healthy Hollywood is game! Celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito who came by Access Hollywood Live now revealed anyone can begin losing the pounds by considering making simple changes for his or her diet. Think baked potato instead of Fried taters or Canadian sausage instead of regular sausage. Theyre really no-brainer calorie savers that induce a stable, automatic loss simple changes anybody might make without plenty of effort, unveils Rocco within the new book Now Eat This! 100 Quick Calorie Cuts. Enjoy it fat loss thats accessible and sustainable! Right here are a handful of of Roccos favorite calorie-slashers: Lose ten pounds every year (eliminate 100 calories every day) *Trim the skin from chicken whitened meat (100 calories saved). *Forgo the 20-ounce OJ and possess a genuine orange rather (100 calories saved). *Switch to low-body body fat cheeses (100 to 150 calories per serving saved). Lose 20 pounds every year (eliminate 200 calories every day) *Drink skim milk instead of dairy (200 calories saved in the event you consume 3 glasses every day). *Steam sea food rather than baking (250 calories saved). *A medium baked potato instead of fries (266 calories saved). Lose 30 pounds every year (eliminate 300 calories every day) *Use low-body body fat or non-body body fat Greek yogurt instead of sour cream (340 390 calories saved). *Switch from butter inside your toast to all or any-fruit jam (370 calories saved). *Costly fry the meals (500 calories saved). Rocco also distributed to Healthy Hollywood his diet-friendly Mac & Cheese recipe. A typical serving from the childhood favorite is finished 800 calories, but Roccos technique is a slim 399 calories. Is it possible to say, more Mac & Cheese, please! Mac & Cheese with Pork & Broccoli (Serves 4) Elements: 1 large Vidalia chopped onion 9 chopped garlic clove clove cloves .5 cup water Salt & pepper 6 ounces whole wheat grains elbow macaroni 2 cups broccoli florets .5 teaspoon dry mustard Pinch of cayenne 1.75 cups (about 7 ounces) shredded 50% reduced-body body fat cheddar .33 cup nonfat Greek yogurt .5 cup diced Canadian sausage .33 cup whole wheat grains panko bread crumbs .33 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese Method: Pre-warmth oven to 425. Spray an 8 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Then, mix the onion, garlic clove clove, and water in the bowl. Salt & pepper. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 10 mins. Pour mixture into blender and blend until smooth. Prepare pasta and in the last two minutes of cooking, add the broccoli florets drain. While pasta is cooking, bring onion mixture, mustard, and cayenne to simmer over medium warmth, stirring frequently. Whisk inside the cheddar cheese until is has melted. Remove pan from warmth and stir in yogurt. Then toss the cooked macaroni as well as the Canadian sausage while using cheese sauce. Pour macaroni into baking dish, and sprinkle panko crazy. Top while using Parmigiano-Reggiano. Finally, bake for approximately 10 mins, or until cheese has melted and macaroni is hot throughout. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All rights reserved. These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

South Park Takes on Aspergers Syndrome in Mid-Season Premiere (Video)

Comedy Central South Park returns Wednesday night with the second half of its 15th season. In the mid-season premiere, creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone take on Asperger's Syndrome (or in this case, "Ass Burgers Syndrome") as Cartman goes to the nurse complaining of strange symptoms with a wrapped hamburger stuff down the back of his pants. The animated series' return this time is noteworthy in that it's the first batch of new episodes to be written since its creators won multiple Tony Awards over the summer for their Broadway musical, The Book of Mormon. The musical took home nine awards, including best musical, best book and best original score. Ass Burgers Get More: SOUTH PARKmore... Comedy Central is also debuting its new South Park behind the scenes documentary 6 Days to Air on Sunday night. The film follows Parker, Stone and their army of animators through the break-neck production pace of a single week in which they conceive, write, animate and edit and entire episode of South Park. South Park

'Chinatown' Screenwriter Robert Towne Penning 'Battle of Britain' for GK Films

Graham King's GK Films is taking to the skies, hiring veteran screenwriter Robert Towne to pen an original screenplay titled The Battle of Britain.our editor recommendsOscar Winner Robert Towne to Write Script For 'Pompeii' Based on an idea by King and inspired by tales of World War II dogfights over London told to him by his father, the project aims to tell how the underdogs of the Royal Air Force fought off the mighty German Luftwaffe for control of the capital's airspace. "My father lived in London and watched this spectacular dog fight over the city, so bringing this story of endurance and triumph to the big screen means a great deal to me," said King in a statement. King and his GK Films partner Tim Headington will produce the project. The company, which scored a hit with the Paramount animated movie Rango earlier this year, has three releases before the end of 2011: The Johnny Depp-starrer The Rum Diary, which opens October 28; Martin Scorsese's Hugo, which releases November 23; and Angelina Jolie's directorial debut, In the Land of Blood and Honey, opening December 23. Towne is the iconic screenwriter behind 1970s classic Chinatown whose credits also include Days of Thunder and Mission: Impossible. He is currently writing an original pilot titles Compadre for Scott Free and FX . Related Topics The Rum Diary Graham King Rango GK Films

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Page Turner: The Michael Lewis Effect, The 'Human Centipede' Effect and the Best Robot Movie Ever

In this week's NY, Jessica Pressler analyzes something called the Michael Lewis Effect (a.k.a. how the subjects Michael Lewis writes about turn into national celebrities and, in the process, make a fortune). As Pressler states, "When Lewis does a book, he often puts the people he writes about in touch with [his agent Don] Epstein, because, inevitably, they are going to need an agent, too." Pressler follows that up by exhibiting the influence of a Michael Lewis book (or movie adaptation): "What other journalists can claim to have changed the way the game of baseball is played ... and possibly inspired Sandra Bullock to adopt a black baby?" What this means is that if you are really really interesting and are looking to make a little extra dough, hopefully, Michael Lewis will come knocking. Moving on to the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly, last week, everyone was talking about EW's 'Avengers' cover (mainly why there was such a subpar Photoshop job of the six superheroes front and center). However, there were a few things that did not get as much attention in the issue, in particular, EW's poll of the best robot movie of all time. So, out of flicks like 'Star Wars,' 'Terminator 2' and 'Blade Runner,' what ended up winning? None other than Pixar's 'Wall-E' with 22 percent of the vote ('Star Wars' came in second with 17 percent). Cue angry Jedi fans worldwide. Now on to political-themed flicks: In this week's NYer, critic Anthony Lane reviews 'The Ides of March,' George Clooney's Howard Dean-esque thriller, starring a murderer's row of critically acclaimed "it" actors (Ryan Gosling, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Paul Giamatti, Marissa Tomei). What did Lane think of the film? Lots of style, but not enough substance, especially when it came the script: "Clooney and company could have used [director Preston] Sturges...when it came to rewrites. With all the betrayals and gassy ambitions swirling around here, we badly need dialogue to ignite the film, instead of which even the most aggressive spirits keep firing the dampest of lines." In other news: let's talk about everybody's favorite family film franchise, 'The Human Centipede' (Note: This movie is NOT a family film, that was a joke. Don't go renting it for your kids). In the NY Times this past Friday, Dave Itkoff interviewed 'Human Centipede 2' director Tom Six, who discussed the controversy surrounding his movie. "I like to make controversial films... I would hate it if I would make a film and people wonder what to have for dinner when the film is over," later adding "If people walk away crying, I like it...And if people are laughing, I love it. I want a reaction." Also interviewed in the piece is fellow torture porn filmmaker Eli Roth, who manages to compare the grotesqueries of the flick to the Royal Wedding. "It has nothing to do with the movie and everything to do with the climate of the culture," said Roth, referring to the British ban of 'The Human Centipede.' "No one's going to say, 'Well, maybe these people didn't like something like the royal wedding, and this display of wealth that was shoved down their throats.' People need a scapegoat for violence in culture." If your scapegoat is conducting nasty medical experiments on helpless human beings, then Eli is absolutely correct. Photo: Getty

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'Real Steel': Hugh Jackman Talks Robot Boxing, Possible Sequel (Video)

Real Steel stars Hugh Jackman as Charlie, an out-of-work boxer who decides to find work in the new popular sport of robot boxing. At the same time, Charlie is tasked with taking care of his estranged son, and soon the father and son team are working together to build a champion bot.our editor recommends'Real Steel' Premiere'Real Steel' First Look: Hugh Jackman in Dreamworks' Robot Boxing Film PHOTOS: 'Real Steel' First Look: Hugh Jackman in Dreamworks' Robot Boxing Film Many of Jackman's co-stars emphasized how nice of an actor the X-Men star is, but in the film his character starts out down on his luck and a little unlikable. Was that difficult for Jackman to play? "It was great playing Charlie," Jackman told The Hollywood Reporter at the premiere red carpet event. "I know people like Charlie, and I kind of have a feeling that all of us can be a little like Charlie. If we get knocked down on the wrong time in your life, you can stop believing in the world around you." PHOTOS: 'Real Steel' Premiere The robot stars of the film were brought to life through a combination of animatronic bots and motion capture. However, Jackman emphasized that Real Steel, which is Dreamworks production for Disney, is really a human story. He said his entire family loved it. "I saw it with my mother-in-law, my wife, and my kids at the same screening, and they were all crying at one point, laughing, and they really got into it," said Jackman. FILM REVIEW: Real Steel Disney and DreamWorks have been pushing a large marketing campaign for the film, even teaming up with Virgin America to get an airplane named after the film. Jackman also stopped by WWE Raw to promote the film. There has already been talks that a sequel is in the works, even before the release of Real Steel. Appropriately, Jackman used a sport analogy to explain what that felt like to him. STORY: Imax To Show 'Real Steel' on 270 Domestic Screens "Imagine asking a football player the night before the Super Bowl if they'll make the Super Bowl next year. It's a bit like that," said Jackman. Jackman stars with Lost's Evangeline Lilly and Dakota Goya, who plays Charlie's son in the film. Real Steel opens in theaters on Friday, October 7. Evangeline Lilly Hugh Jackman Real Steel Dreamworks Studios

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