Mo'Nique Suit? Oscar-Winning Actress Apparently Sues Property owners Over Foul Living Conditions

And you also thought your landlord was poor. According to TMZ, Mo'Nique is suing her property owners to escape the $22,000 monthly lease she signed because, among other activities, her house has the scent of dog poop. Apparently, the Georgia residence that Mo'Nique calls home smells of feces, wet dog, urine (from the products TMZ describes becoming an "unknown origin"), boasting an overflowing septic tank. Aside from that, it's a steal! The Oscar-winning actress's legal move reaches response to the suit filed by her property owners, which claims that Mo'Nique bailed on her behalf account two-year lease and owes $370,000 in delinquent rent together with other charges. The 'Precious' star states she only stood a verbal agreement while using property owners combined with two several weeks to change her mind. Neither Mo'Nique nor the property owners (or perhaps the dog) may be showed up at for comment. [via TMZ] [Photo: Getty] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Chelsea Clinton's 'Rock Center' Debut: What the Critics Are Saying

Film Independent has tapped Seth Rogen to host the 2012 Film Independent Spirit Awards.our editor recommendsSeth Rogen on Spirit Award Nom: 'I'm Trespassing in Indie World''50/50's' Seth Rogen Reveals 'Most Challenging' Part of Filming (Video)'50/50:' What the Critics Are Saying About Seth Rogen, Joseph Gordon-Levitt's New Movie'Star Wars' Parody Features Emma Stone, Seth Rogen, Andy Samberg (Video)Seth Rogen and Zac Efron Teaming Up for Comedy at Universal The 50/50 star will emcee the 27th annual awards ceremony, to be held on the Santa Monica beach on Saturday, Feb. 25 with the telecast to air at 10 p.m. ET/PT on IFC. "We're incredibly excited to have Seth as the host for the 2012 Film Independent Spirit Awards and join us in celebrating this year's exquisite films and talented filmmaking artists. Seth's charm, intelligence and quick wit are sure to light up the room and will make for a truly entertaining afternoon," said Film Independent senior director Sean Mc Manus. Jennifer Caserta, executive vice president and general manager of IFC added: "Seth is one of the smartest and funniest actors today and we look forward to him making this one of the most entertaining Spirit Awards yet. IFC is a growing brand for original comedy programming, and our viewers are in for a good time with Seth hosting." Rogen served as an executive producer on the Indie Spirit Award-nominated film 50/50, inspired by real life experiences of his best friend Will Reiser, who penned the screenplay. Rogen was nominated for an Emmy in 2005 for outstanding writing for a variety, music or comedy for Da Ali G Show. He appeared in Freaks and Geeks and Undeclared television series, both from Judd Apatow, before heading into film. Most recently, he has starred in Pineapple Express, Knocked Up, Superbad, The Green Hornet and offered his voice to the Kung Fu Panda films, Monsters vs. Aliens and Horton Hears a Who!. Next, Rogen stars in Neighborhood Watch, My Mother's Curse and Take This Waltz. Longtime Indie Spirit Awards executive producer Diana Zahn-Storey will return. Zahn-Storey left Film Independent in 2009 to co-found Nuts-n-Bolts Productions. Additional members of the producing team includes: director and producer Ivan Dudynsky from Live Animals; producer Shawn Davis; producer John Hamilton; and Audrey Morrissey, who will serve as consulting producer this year. Last year's ceremony was hosted by Joel McHale. PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery Seth Rogen: Unlikely Superhero Related Topics Independent Spirit Awards Seth Rogen 50/50

Andrew Embiricos Dies: Rita Hayworth's Grandson Found Dead

Andrew Embiricos, grandson of the late Rita Hayworth, was found dead in his NY City apartment on Sunday; the 25-year-old died of an apparent suicide. According to the NY Daily News, Embiricos was the son of Hayworth's daughter Princess Yasmin Aga Khan; his LinkedIn page had him listed as a sales executive for Virgin Atlantic Airways. Embiricos' grandfather was Prince Aly Aga Khan, who married Hayworth in 1949 at the height of her career. It was the actress's third marriage. Hayworth starred in films such as 'Tonight and Every Night' and 'Gilda.' She received a Golden Globe nomination for her 1964 performance in 'Circus World.' The actress passed away in 1987 from Alzheimer's. [via NY Daily News and THR] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Filming 'The Girl While using Dragon Tattoo': David Fincher's ABBA Snafu

David Fincher probably won't be hearing 'Dancing Queen' soon. In this particular month's problem of Wired, the director revealed an ABBA-related problem that came into being while filming 'The Girl While using Dragon Tattoo.' Throughout the initial handful of occasions of production, Fincher was shooting a murder scene alongside a pier, but due to poor lighting, he never got the shot he wanted while using movie's tight production schedule, it may be several days before he could return. However, things got difficult next time around, due to a music artist in the certain Swedish rock-band. When Fincher began planning the reshoot, he discovered that the house happen to be agreed to one of the males in ABBA. Apparently, the completely new owner -- either Benny or Björn, it is not really apparent -- wasn't thrilled in the options of having his evening stroll interrupted having a simulated drowning, which he rejected to permit the crew return. But don't worry 'Tattoo' fans: Fincher ended up building their very own Swedish pier in the La soundstage. Although replicating the Northern European countryside in the Hollywood backlot seems far-fetched, it might seem like Fincher managed to get happen justice. According to Wired, it absolutely was covered in "mossy rocks, foliage-body body fat trees, and -- perched high within the docks, turtlenecking in the forest -- a squat, stealthily cozy faux cottage." Fincher continues to talk about your building of 'Dragon Tattoo' along with actress Rooney Mara's already-buzzed-about performance. Browse the whole profile over on Wired. 'The Girl While using Dragon Tattoo' opens December 23, most most likely without any ABBA song playing inside the credits. [via Wired] [Photo: AP] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

Sundance Puts Up Premieres Schedule

New work from Stephen Frears and moreWe've had the competition films and the various low budget/horror/comedy Midnight set announced and today it was the turn of the bigger movies that will get their first look at the Sundance Film Festival with the release of the Premieres and Documentary Premieres list, which featured films from the likes of Stephen Frears, Spike Lee, and Julie Delpy.Frears' latest is Bruce Willis/Rebecca Hall gambling thriller Lay The Favourite, which finds a woman getting involved with a bunch of geeky older guys who have figured out a way to beat the sportsbook system in Las Vegas. Suffice to say, it doesn't all quite go to plan.Lee, meanwhile, is back with Red Hook Summer, which finds a young lad meeting his grandfather for the first time and bonding with him over a Brooklyn Summer. Delpy's offering is the follow-up to her romantic comedy drama 2 Days In Paris. This time around, in 2 Days In NY, we find Marion dealing with pregnancy and the new man in her life.There are also such films as Goats (starring David Duchovny, Vera Farmiga and, er, some goats), financial drama Arbitrage with Richard Gere, Susan Sarandon and Tim Roth and Celeste And Jesse Forever, a tale of a young couple who decide to get divorced but promise to stay friends while figuring out other relationships. That one features Rashida Jones (who co-wrote the script), Andy Samberg and Elijah Woods.For more details on the full list, including the documentaries, point your browser at the Sundance site.

Content discovery a growing arena

The "second screen" and the opportunities in content discovery services were front and center in the afternoon sessions of Variety's Entertainment Apps Conference on Thursday. During the "Monetizing the Second Screen" panel, Ajay Shah, CEO and co-founder of TVplus, suggested that technological innovation needs to enhance, not distract, from the content experience. "Technology, when done well, actually blends in the background, and you don't notice it." Shah said. Issues of advertising and content drove the discussion, but other considerations were addressed. Mark Wenger, director of devices at PayPal, said that because apps often require users to submit personal data, the issue of trust factors significantly into apps. PayPal's brand is built on security, and "it's the reason why consumers give us their financial information," Wenger said. "There has to be a great user experience, but it also has to be a secure user experience as well." The "Getting Noticed: Apps and Content Discovery" panel turned to apps that redirect consumers to various movie and music services. Noting that effective entry points to apps and content are crucial, Jack Isquith, senior VP of strategic development at online radio service Slacker, observed, "Content is still king, but curation is at least queen." Curation is a growing need for busy consumers. Laura Turnberg, VP of entertainment at digital entertainment discovery service Fanhattan, discussed how her company was designed, in part, to address a specific need: By showing users where to find movies on Hulu Plus, Netflix and iTunes, the site allows audiences to enjoy content without having to check several sites and understand licensing windows. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com