Miser illuminates circus ring

For 10 shows per week, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey star John Miser will get shot from a cannon during fire. MiserBrian Miser works the most popular stunt on the planet -- literally. Among the headliners from the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus "Fully Billed" show, he's referred to as "A Persons Fuse" and will get shot from a canon that's made to resemble a humongous crossbow. To include just a little twist towards the act, he is doing this during fire. Once captivated, he's shot over the arena, does a forward switch up, arrives at an enormous air cushion after which walks around a little, still burning, before being doused. He's in flames for around 18-22 seconds, throughout which period he or she must hold his breath. Miser states he's the first one to perform the cannonball act during fire, getting began in 2003. Although the "Human Fuse" appears like a film stunt, Miser states he did their own research and produced his gear themself, selecting a higher-tech fabric known as Carbonex. "I recieve about 150 shots and burns from one suit," he states. At 10 shows per week, that's about 3 to 4 several weeks prior to the material begins getting brittle and showing holes. He's already carried out the stunt a lot more than 250 occasions this season and states he needs to get it done 480 more occasions about the tour with the finish of 2012. Indiana-born Miser discovered a talent for acrobatics while very young and grew to become a flying trapeze artist before switching to human cannonball. "I like this stunt and Let me carry on doing it as being lengthy when i can," states Miser, 47. "I have been carrying out appropriately for 3 decades and my body system is beginning to feel some pains and aches.Inch He states he's constantly considering new stunt ideas, but concedes, "I am getting a difficult time topping that one." Contact David S. Cohen at david.cohen@variety.com

Michael Kors & Longtime Love Marry

FIRST Released: August 17, 2011 7:18 PM EDTLAST Up-to-date: August 17, 2011 7:34 PM EDT NEW You are able to, N.Y. -- Michael Kors and longtime love Lance LePere have married. The designer and Project Runway judge confirmed this news to Womens Put on Daily inside a statement on Wednesday. To marry someone as wonderful and special in my experience as Lance, barefoot on the glorious beach is much more than I possibly could have imagined of, Michael stated inside a statement towards the fashion publication. The pair married in Southampton, N.Y. on Tuesday inside a private ceremony, that was facilitated through the cities Mayor Mark Epley, WWD reported. Michael can presently be viewed alongside Heidi Klum, fashion editor Nina Garcia and consultant Tim Gunn on Lives Project Runway, Thursday nights at 9/8 C. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All privileges reserved.These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Gerard Depardieu Pees on Carpet of Air France Plane

Gerard Depardieu couldn't wait to go.our editor recommendsCANNES: Kiefer Sutherland, Gerard Depardieu Join Hannibal's Action-Comedy 'Sleight of Hand' The actor urinated on the carpet of an Air France plane in front of passengers Wednesday when the cabin crew asked him to wait 15 minutes to use the restrooms. The plane was delayed in Paris, and due to fly to Dublin. "Je veux pisser, je veux pisser," Depardieu, 62, was overheard telling flight attendants, according to a passenger's recollection on French radio station Europe 1 (via the Associated Press). "The attendant said 'I'm sorry, you'll have to wait fifteen minutes, [when] we'll be in flight. The toilets are locked'," the passenger, Daniele, said. Instead, Depardieu said he couldn't wait, unzipped his pants and peed on the carpet in front of all the passengers. "You could tell he'd been drinking," Daniele said. The plane returned to the gate and was delayed for two hours while the mess was cleaned up. Air France confirmed Depardieu's actions to national TV station TF1, but said it was not sure what kind of action it would take against the actor. Depardieu won a Golden Globe best actor award for 1990's Green Card. Related Topics

Surviving Hitler A Love Story

A Jewish teenager and an injured soldier join a doomed plot to kill Hitler. They face almost certain death, yet luck and love shine upon them as they outwit Nazi terror and become the first couple married in post-war Berlin. Narrated by the former teenager herself and featuring the original footage shot by her sweetheart, their story would sound like a pitch for a Hollywood blockbuster were it not all true. A harrowing tale of war, resistance, love and survival and, miraculously, a happy ending.

Matthew McConaughey Joins Miracle Mike

He'll play a strip club owner.... Steven Soderbergh and Channing Tatum are busily searching for cast people for his or her indie male stripper drama Miracle Mike. And today Matthew McConaughey is registering for any role. As you will probably know right now, the film is applying Tatum's encounters like a teenage stripper in Florida. He pitched the concept to Soderbergh while focusing on the experience thriller Haywire and also the director has added it towards the growing listing of films he intends to make before retiring. Tatum's creating partner Reid Carolin manages obtaining the script written. Tatum will have the title character, a stripper/dancer who mentors Alex Pettyfer when it comes to at the receiving end shake and just how to handle if not carrying out. McConaughey's on as Dallas, an old dancer themself, who now is the owner of a golf club known as Xquisite, that is where Mike works. The actor is really a busy guy recently: he's busy focusing on Lee Daniels' steamy thriller The Paperboy as well as move forward in Shaun Nichols' drama Dirt. Plus he's Richard Linklater's Bernie and William Friedkin's Killer Joe sitting waiting to become launched. There is no word on when Miracle Mike will start shooting.

'Avatar' Follow up Will Push The Envelope Again, States Mike Worthington

In the end await the state word from James Cameron regarding his specific production plans for that two Avatar sequels, we love to to meet the increasing demand by asking all related parties for that latest news and/or ideas on what they need to unfold inside a return trip to The planet pandora. Zoe Saldana lately told us she had not heard specifics from Cameron, but thought they may start production the coming year. Whenever we swept up with star Mike Worthington (who's sporting shaggy surfer dude hair for his next movie, "Drift") throughout the press day for approaching thriller, "Your Debt,Inch he did not have numerous specifics to provide either, that Cameron continues to be working hard on his "Bible." "That's one of these simple things he's requiring to complete to obtain back [in to the 'Avatar' mindset] before he begins writing," Worthington stated from the planned enclyclopedia-esque guide to everything about "Avatar" Cameron has planned. "He's explained type of design of Avatar 2 and three, the chance would be to film it well-to-back which is humongous," he stated. "I spoke to a few of the visual effects men that people labored with and they are excited, and they are extremely challenged, so this is a good sign. Jim would not relaxation on his laurels anyway, but he's certainly searching to push the envelope again." When requested particularly what Cameron has told him concerning the underwater elements the Oscar-champion has suggested is going to be a little a part of "Avatar 2," Worthington blown from the question having a laugh along with a smile. "He's explained plenty of stuff," Worthington stated. "But I am not permitted to inform you anything." Exactly what do you think about the follow up plans for "Avatar"? Inform us within the comments or on Twitter!

'Harry Potter' Director David Yates Officially Makes 'The Stand' His Next Project

Ron Howard's adaptation of 'The Dark Tower' has stalled out, but fear not, Stephen King fans: a multi-film treatment of 'The Stand' is on its way. Director David Yates and writer Steve Kloves, who worked together on the last three 'Harry Potter' films, are re-teaming for King's post-apocalyptic tale of good and evil. During press for the final Potter film, Yates had expressed a desire to tackle 'The Stand' and now Warner Bros. is finalizing a deal for him and Kloves. There's the potential for this to be even darker than the 'Potter' series,' or the 1994 miniseries, which aired on ABC. The TV version was directed by 'Masters of Horror' helmer Mick Garris and starred Gary Sinise, Jamey Sheridan and Ruby Dee. Is 'The Stand' in good hands with Yates and Kloves? And who would you cast? [via HitFix]