Radio Disney to Kick Off 'N.B.T.' (Next BIG Thing) Concert Tour (Exclusive)

Radio Disney will expand its "N.B.T." -- Next BIG Thing -- franchise this fall, when the talent competition kicks off its very first concert tour on Monday, Sept. 5.our editor recommends'The Muppets' at D23: Jason Segel Talks About Their Comedic Influence (Video)Nick Jonas On Demi Lovato Single, Joe Jonas Solo Career and Mentoring Kids (Video) Justin Bieber Is the 'Real Deal' and Will Have a Long Career Says Reality TV ProducerDemi Lovato NY, LA Shows Sell Out in Minutes; 'Unbroken' Tracklist Revealed PHOTOS: Disney Generation's New Rising Stars Featuring Season 4 "N.B.T" artists as well as alumni, the nationwide tour is set to begin in Chicago and continue through New York City, Boston, St. Louis, Atlanta, Los Angeles, San Francisco and finally, Celebration, Florida, where the artists will take their final bow on Dec. 10. Each stop will mix it up with a variety of venues, including local festivals, fairs and shopping centers. "We are excited to give Radio Disney listeners the opportunity to see, hear and get to know this year's 'N.B.T.' artists as we kick off the competition with a tour that provides an in-person experience unlike any other talent competition show," said Kelly Edwards, executive director of music and programming at Radio Disney. "The mix of our veteran 'N.B.T.' artists with this year's contestants will offer fans a great show." STORY: Musical Talent Show 'N.B.T.' (Next Big Thing) Returns to Radio Disney, Disney Channel on Oct. 16 "N.B.T." has launched the careers of Kicking Daisies, Coco Jones and Hollywood Records' Allstar Weekend. The daily multiplatform feature highlights young, aspiring recording artists, providing them with an opportunity to showcase their music across national broadcast and online platforms. Over a 10-week period, Radio Disney and Disney Channel audiences are invited to vote for their favorite artists, with the winner selected to have their single released by Disney Music Group. Tour sponsor Invisalign Teen will launch the "Straight Up Celebration" Sweepstakes on Thursday, Sept. 1, offering fans the chance to win a trip for four to the Radio Disney Holiday Concert in Celebration, Florida. Three runner-ups will receive price packages including an iPad, an iPod touch or iTunes gift cards. STORY: Selena Gomez Records Acoustic Version of 'Who Says' for Radio Disney's 15th Anniversary Celebration Radio Disney is the No. 1, 24-hour radio network dedicated entirely to kids, tweens and their families. The network's current playlist includes artists such as Selena Gomez & The Scene, Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, Cody Simpson and Katy Perry. Related Topics The Walt Disney Company Disney Channel

Fox Seeking Consumers Attention With Fancy Video Advertisements Because Of Its Fall Series In Malls

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Jay Mohr to Appear on Prime Suspect

Jay Mohr Jay Mohr is returning to TV with a guest spot on NBC's Prime Suspect, Entertainment Weekly reports.Mohr will play John Bullock, a slick New York City assistant district attorney who's not on the same page as Jane Timoney (Maria Bello), a tough detective trying to hold her own in a male-dominated precinct. The actor is attached for one appearance, but the role could be recurring.Add Prime Suspect to your Watchlist before the new season begins and never miss an episodeMohr most recently starred on CBS' Gary Unmarried, which was canceled last year after two seasons.Prime Suspect, a remake of the British miniseries, premieres Thursday, Sept. 22 at 10/9c on NBC.

Stars line up for '8'

Anthony Edwards, Morgan Freeman, Christine Lahti, Rob Reiner, Marisa Tomei, Cheyenne Jackson and Yeardley Smith are on tap to appear in the one-night-only Broadway reading of Dustin Lance Black's play "8." Roles for the thesps have not yet been announced. Show centers on Perry v. Schwarzenegger, the federal case filed by the American Foundation for Equal Rights to overturn California's Proposition 8, which nixed same-sex marriage in the state. Storyline is framed by the case's closing arguments and also includes reenactments of memorable moments from the trial, based on transcripts, interviews and observations of the proceedings. Case concluded with the judge finding Prop 8 unconstitutional, a ruling that has since been appealed. Starry fundraiser for AFER and legit activist org Broadway Impact is helmed by Joe Mantello ("The Normal Heart"). Event is set for Sept. 19 at the Eugene O'Neill Theater. Contact Gordon Cox at gordon.cox@variety.com

Hot Trailer: 'The Odd Existence Of Timothy Green'

Disney's comedy drama The Odd Existence of Timothy Eco-friendly, directed by Peter Hedges, does not possess a release date yet. But Jennifer Garner and Joel Edgerton star within the story in regards to a bride and groom who can't wait to begin a household and who look for a youthful boy on the doorstep on the stormy evening.

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In this political thriller, a young woman is found drowned on a winter night by the sea. The dead woman's brother, Thomas, discovers that her death is connected to their father, now deceased, and his work in military intelligence. As Thomas digs deeper into the case his family is brought into sudden danger.

Policeman (Hashoter)

A Laila Films production with support from the Rabinovich Foundation for the Arts, HOT, the Jerusalem Film & Television Fund with development support from the Cinefondation residence of Cannes Film Festival, co-production forum of Thessaloniki Film Festival. (International sales: Wide Management, Paris.) Produced by Itai Tamir. Directed, written by Nadav Lapid.With: Yiftach Klein, Yaara Pelzig, Michael Mushonov, Menashe Noi, Michael Aloni, Gal Hoyberger, Meital Berdah, Shaul Mizrahi, Rona-Lee Shimon, Ben Adam.Two different types of tribalism come into deadly conflict in provocative Israeli drama "Policeman." Divided loosely into thirds, with an occasional loopy visual reminiscent of Joseph H. Lewis' "Gun Crazy," the conceptual rigor of this fascinating but uneven pic doesn't always translate into compelling viewing or even a smooth narrative whole. Nevertheless, it reps a strong debut from tyro helmer-writer Nadav Lapid, and will leave audiences debating the current social and philosophical issues it reflects. Further fest travel and niche arthouse play are in the cards for this Locarno fest competition entry. Thirtysomething Yaron (Yiftach Klein) is part of an elite anti-terrorism police unit of the Israeli government, tacitly allowed to perform undercover assassinations of Arab enemies. Firmly believing he lives in the finest country in the world, Yaron is proud of his job, his strong, muscular physique, and his status as an expectant father. Although the policemen's family unit is depicted as tight, his bond with his squadron is tighter still. Yaron has been with most of his comrades since Army service, and they thrive in each other's company at work and play. Lapid depicts the milieu of the policemen with an exaggerated machismo that borders on the erotic. Every time they meet, these buff hunks clasp hands or pound each other's backs, the noise of their ultra physical greeting dominating the soundtrack. Their attachment to their weaponry is also rendered sexual. Admiring the shape of a teen waitress, Yaron displays his gun, and asks if she wants to touch it. About 50 minutes in, just as viewers wonder where all this is going and how far Lapid will take this imagery, the story shifts without explanation to follow another gun-worshipping tribe, a band of Jewish radicals who plot class warfare through violent means. Led by handsome blond Natanel (Michael Aloni) and pouty poetess Shira (Yaara Pelzig), these fanatical youngsters infiltrate the Jerusalem wedding of a billionaire's daughter and take hostages of the rich and powerful in order to bring their manifesto to the national media. When Yaron's unit is called to restore order, the policeman, who cannot comprehend a Jewish terrorist, is forced to confront a new reality. Pic's first (and longest) third is the most interesting, and not without humor as Yaron admires himself in the mirror while holding another man's infant, and dances naked in front of his heavily pregnant wife. The second section plays more problematically, with less likable characters whose beliefs are as unshakable as those held by the policemen, but depicted as less rational given their privileged backgrounds and puerile reasoning. Along the way, Lapid's ambitious screenplay intros other types of tribes, including the aggressive punks who destroy Shira's car, the lesbians and artists at the club Shira visits the night before their operation, and the captains of industry whose lives the government orders the police to preserve at all costs. Thesping is highly stylized, particularly in the second section, where the young revolutionaries share a blank-eyed stare. Evocative lensing by Shai Goldman ("The Band's Visit") is at its best in sun-drenched outdoor scenes, where it effortlessly captures tribal bonds and hierarchies. "Policeman" scored awards for screenplay and cinematography at the Jerusalem Film Festival.Camera (color, HD-to-35mm), Shai Goldman; editor, Era Lapid; sound (Dolby Digital), Aviv Aldema; casting, Amit Berlowitz. Reviewed at Jerusalem Film Festival (competing), July 11, 2011. (Also in Locarno Film Festival -- competing.) Running time: 107 MIN. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com