Masohn cast in ABC's '666'

Series regular Mercedes Masohn of ''The Finder'' continues to be cast in ABC drama pilot ''666 Park Avenue.'' The part, which is available in second position to Fox's ''Finder,'' creates Masohn to experience an elegant digital photographer inside a historic apartment building with evil supernatural underpinnings. Terry O'Quinn, Dork Annable and Rachael Taylor have formerly became a member of the ensemble. Series creator David Wilcox is professional creating with Gina Girolamo and Leslie Morgenstein. Masohn is repped by Greene and Affiliates Talent Agency and Luber/Roklin. Contact Jon Weisman at jon.weisman@variety.com

'21 Jump Street' Sequel Already In Development

In addition to the uptick in the promotional campaign for "21 Jump Street," via trailers, outdoor advertising and more, there are already mumblings about a sequel in the works. Star Jonah Hill let it slip at the Oscars that there is already talk about beginning work on the sequel's script. Some might say talk of a sequel to a film that has yet to be released is a touch preemptive, but to its credit the "Jump Street" reboot that also features Channing Tatum, Rob Riggle and Dave Franco has been generating great word-of-mouth buzz and leaving advance screening audiences in stitches. MTV News caught up with very busy screenwriter Michael Bacall (who is also responsible for outrageous party movie "Project X") recently to get an update on where things stand for the continued adventures of Schmidt and Jenko. "All I can really say is that Im working on it," Bacall said. "I met with Jonah and Channing and all the producers and executives and yeah, were looking to get it going as quickly as possible. Im about to start the draft." The "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World" writer revealed that both Hill and Tatum had great ideas about what they might do with their characters in another film. "Its a really wonderful thing when the people youre writing for, it starts off with them having terrific ideas because it only gets better from there, so were pretty excited about it," Bacall said. He then offered up one hint about what adventure or assignment the boys might have as undercover cops the next time around - should the film be officially greenlit after Bacall writes the script, of course. "I think if youve watched the movie, by the end youll have a pretty good idea where the sequel takes place," he teased, adding that fans can likely expect more high profile and surprise cameos. "Im sure the guys will come up with something fun. Im still recovering from the cameos in the first one." Tell us what you think of the "Jump Street" sequel possibilities in the comments and on Twitter!

Producers And Cast Of ABCs Once Upon A Time Discuss Season 2

Ray Richmond is contributing to Deadlines TV coverage. While Once Upon A Time is yet to get officially renewed, the producers and cast members of the freshman ABC hit already have their sights set on next season. That is understandable given that the fairytale series is the top-rated new broadcast drama series this season and its renewal is considered a formality. We have some ideas for Season 2, Once Upon A Time co-creator/ co-showrunner Edward Kitsis admitted during a PaleyFest 2012 panel discussion today moderated by TVLine’s Matt Mitovich. One element of a second season will be the addition of the Little Mermaid character of Ariel, who was alluded to on the show a few weeks ago. Its been challenging to pull off (this show) every week because were trying to balance two worlds and thematically link them,” said Kitsis, who co-created the show with Adam Horowitz. “We were never interested in just retelling the old (fairy) tales. Kitsis also revealed that all Once Upon A Time cast members were the producers’ first choice for the roles. “Everyone that we asked (to be on the show) said yes. Beyond ratings, Once Upon A Time also has had an impact on pop culture. During the Q&A portion of the session, an older woman stood up and addressed co-star Josh Dallas, who plays Prince Charming on the show. I want to personally thank you for moving my almost-12-year-old granddaughter on from Justin Bieber, she said, drawing a laugh.

Take advantage of McQuarrie dies at 82

Conceptual designer Take advantage of McQuarrie, who designed the design of "AlienInch figures including Darth Vader and Chewbacca, died Saturday, March 3, in Berkeley, Calif. He was 82 combined with been battling with Parkinson's. McQuarrie, part of the team that won an Oscar in 1986 for your visual effects in "Cocoon," done the three in the original "AlienInch films and designed the spaceships in "Close Encounters in the Third Kind" and "E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial." He appeared to become credited on "Raiders in the Lost Ark" and done the first "Battlestar Galactica" series. McQuarrie was produced in Gary, Ind., but gone after California. He will be a technical illustrator for Boeing at first, but furthermore designed film posters and provided animation for CBS' coverage of NASA's Apollo missions. George Lucas hired him as an example moments from his "AlienInch script, and McQuarrie not only created the design of figures Darth Vader, Chewbacca, R2-D2 and C-3PO but furthermore of the couple of from the sets, including in the desert world Tatooine. His conceptual sketches aided convince last century Fox professionals to purchase the film. The artist even came out in "The Wild Bunch,Inch playing General McQuarrie, who was simply among the figures transformed into figures. In the statement, Lucas mentioned: "His genial contribution, by way of unmatched production pieces of art, powered and inspired all of the cast and crew in the original 'Star Wars' trilogy. When words could not convey my ideas, I really could always indicate among Ralph's fabulous illustrations and say, 'Do it similar to this.AInch McQuarrie later done the movies "The Exorcist IV: The Voyage Home," "Batteries Not Incorporated" and "Nightbreed" known as the conceptual designer of To the long run: The Ride at Universal Art galleries in Hollywood and Florida. He was later asked for to function round the "AlienInch prequel trilogy but declined. Contact Variety Staff at news@variety.com

New Moonrise Kingdom Images Online

Fresh pics from Wes Anderson's latestA new Wes Anderson film is always something to get excited about, and Moonrise Kingdom looks to be no exception.While the title might suggest that it's a fantasy role-playing game, in fact it's a star-studded story of young love. And a few new images have now hit the web to give us a clue what we're in for.The story concerns two 12 year-olds, Sam and Suzy (newcomers Jared Gilman and Kara Hayward), who fall in love during the summer of 1965 inNew England. They make a secret pact and run away together - but a violent storm is building and there's a frantic search to find them.{New Moonrise Kingdom Images}Bruce Willis joins Anderson's ensemble as the local sheriff, Captain Sharp. Edward Norton plays a 'Khaki Scout' troop leader, Scout Master Ward. Bill Murray and Frances McDormand are Suzy's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bishop. The cast also includes Tilda Swinton, Jason Schwartzman, and Bob Balaban.In other words, the cast is ace and these pictures suggest that it has all of Anderson's usual quirky charm, as you'd expect with him directing and co-writing with Roman Coppola. Moonrise Kingdom is out on May 25 in the UK, so adjust your woggles and prepare yourselves for then.

Redstone to overlook Viacom annual meeting

Redstone Viacom chairman Sumner Redstone will not be attending Viacom's annual meeting in NY in a few days the very first time in a long time like a company spokesperson stated the mogul had an inevitable conflicting commitment. Redstone, who's 88, lives in La. The investors meeting will occur at Viacom headquarters off Occasions Square in Gotham Thursday morning. He'll address investors using a videotaped presentation.The spokesperson stressed that Redstone's absence was unrelated to his health, the condition of that has been a topic of speculation by industry gamers and Wall Streeters. Redstone rarely meets traders at his home because he used to, stated one fund manager, although he is constantly on the introduce the income conference requires Viacom and sister company CBS. Redstone controls both through his family holding company National Activity.Redstone, together with his grand son Brandon, attended the Oscars on Sunday. He'll be available in the finish from the month for his Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony. It could not be immediately confirmed if Redstone's daughter, Shari Redstone, who's around the Viacom board and runs the nation's Activity theater chain, is going to be in the meeting although she frequently attends. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com

Oscar Winner Cloris Leachman Set For Adult World

Leachman will play Mary Anne, the owner of the porn store in director Scott Coffey’s Adult World. John Cusack, Evan Peters and Emma Roberts also star in the film, currently shooting in upstate NY from a script by Andrew Cochran. The film centers on 21 year-old Amy Anderson who is Convinced she is the next star in the literary world, moves back with her parents to write poetry, but her parents force her to get a “real job.” The only place that will hire her is an erotic bookstore called Adult World. Leachman, who won a Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 1972 for The Last Picture Show, is represented by Innovative Artists.