Acad Sci-Tech Counil adds quartet

The Academy of movement Picture Arts and Sciences broadened the ranks of their Science Council to 24 with the addition of Denny Clairmont, John Hora, Bob Lambert and Milt Shefter to the roster, the org introduced Wednesday. Clairmont, among the industry's premier motion-picture camera technologists, co-founded Clairmont Camera, a camera-rental company which has developed into among the biggest on the planet. Lambert is a leader within the transition to digital technologies in film, television, gaming, social networking and emerging consumer media like a senior executive from the Wally Disney Company in excess of two decades. Shefter, a movie preservationist and leader of Miljoy Businesses, is better noted for the creation, design and control over the extensive Vital Pictures Resource Protection Program, including construction of condition-of-the-art archival facilities worldwide. This Year's - 2012 Council co-chairs are Academy governor Bill Kroyer (Short Films and have Animation Branch) and George Joblove, an electronic media technology executive and consultant. Established in 2003 through the Academy's Board of Governors, the Science Council supplies a forum for that exchange of knowledge, encourages cooperation among diverse technological interests inside the industry, sponsors guides, fosters educational activities and preserves a brief history of science of movies. Contact Christy Grosz at christy.grosz@variety.com

Lifetime Progresses With 'Blue Lagoon' Remake

"Madagascar 3: Europe's PopularInch The state trailer for Madagascar 3: Europe's Popular continues to be launched.our editor recommends'Madagascar' Spin-Off and away to Be Helmed by 'Bee Movie' Co-Director (Exclusive)Bronx Cobra Thanks 'Madagascar' for InspirationDreamWorks Developing 'Madagascar' Penguins Spinoff Movie (Exclusive) DreamWorks Animation's three dimensional threequel is placed hitting U.S. theaters on June 21, 2012 and also the film includes a voice cast which includes Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, Jada Pinkett Cruz, David Schwimmer and Frances McDormand. Madagascar 3 focuses on Alex (Stiller), Marty (Rock), Melman (Schwimmer) and Gloria (Cruz) because they make an effort to go back home to NY from Europe without bringing in the interest from the police (brought by McDormand). They're obviously became a member of by a number of of the buddies, including King Julien (Sacha Baron Cohen), Maurice (Cedric the Performer) and also the Penguins. "These pillows are full of baby wild birds!," exclaims among the penguins inside a Monte Carlo accommodation. And it has the gang getting involved in a circus act. The large question remains: Can they go back to NY City? The comedy was directed by Eric Darnell and Conrad Vernon and compiled by Noah Baumbach. Watch a clip below: PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery The Large Screen's Evolution of Speaking Creatures Madagascar 3 Madagascar

Kenneth Branagh on Playing Laurence Olivier in 'My Week with Marilyn' (Audio)

Stephen Lovekin/Getty ImagesBen Kingsley Ben Kingsley is within foretells join the cast of Ender's Game, Odd Lot's sci-fi film adaptation from the novel by Orson Scott Card.our editor recommendsHailee Steinfeld Joins Cast of Summit's 'Ender's Game'Talent Managers Sue Author Orson Scott Card Over 'Ender's Game' Commissions (Exclusive)'Ender's Game' Lands at Summit Hugo actor Asa Butterfield is starring within the pic (Hailee Steinfeld is within discussions to become listed on it), occur the next in which the Earth is under attack by aninsect-like race and mankind has produced a fight school to coach fightingforces. Within this atmosphere makes its way into Ender Wiggin (Butterfield), a youngster who's tormented bybullies as well as an older brother but turns out to be an expert at athree-dimensional, zero-gravity laser tag-like game. That sets him on apath just as one messiah from the people Kingsley will have popular war hero presumed to become lengthy dead. Gavin Hood (X-Males Roots: Wolverine) is pointing as well as authored the script. Alex Kurtzmanand Roberto Orci are creating together with Gigi Pritzker and Linda McDonough ofOddLot Entertainment. Card and Lynn Hendee will also be creating. A Feb production start date has been penciled in. Summit may be the domestic distributor and it is co-financing. Digital Domain is another financial partner within the movie. Kingsley, repped by CAA, Jackoway Tyerman and Independent Talent within the United kingdom, is visible representing cinema pioneer George Melies in Martin Scorsese's Hugo opposite Butterfield. Email: Borys.Package@thr.com Twitter: @Borys_Package Ben Kingsley Hailee Steinfeld Ender's Game Hugo

Comcast promotes Neil Smit

Comcast Cable president Neil Smit is adding CEO to his title, the conglom announced Wednesday. Smit joined Comcast in 2010 after five years as CEO of Charter Communications. He reports to Brian Roberts, chairman-CEO of Comcast Corp. "Neil has done a phenomenal job," Roberts said. "He has driven innovation, improved the customer experience, increased the speed of the introduction of new products and has expanded our company into new opportunities for profitable growth." Contact Andrew Wallenstein at andrew.wallenstein@variety.com