CBS orders 'Widow Detective' pilot

CBS has greenlit the drama pilot "Widow Detective," from CBS TV Art galleries and "CSI" maven Carol Mendelsohn's production banner. Project involves a decorated police detective who becomes a surrogate husband, lover and father for the categories of three partners he's lost within the kind of duty. David Hubbard composed the pilot and may professional produce with Mendelsohn and Julie Weitz. "Widow Detective" marks CBS' fifth drama order this pilot season. Contact Cynthia Littleton at cynthia.littleton@variety.com

Annapurna ankles 'Side Effects'

Despite a release the other day from distributor Open Road, it appears that Annapurna Pictures will not be financing Steven Soderbergh's "Undesirable Effects." Open Road, that have signed onto distribute the film in your area, introduced Jan. 18 the 2 companies would partner round the film, produced by Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Gregory Jacobs and Scott Z. Burns, who also written the script. Annapurna's Megan Ellison, Marc Butan and Ted Schipper might have offered as professional producers. Annapurna's decision to lower in the film came late on Friday, sources told Variety. Sooner or later, project had three high-profile thesps attached -- Channing Tatum, Blake Lively and Jude Law -- however current participation is unclear. Meanwhile, Open Road mentioned it's still onboard: "The Street deal to create the look is at place," an agent for Open Road told Variety. Plot particulars continue being under systems. Because the film presently does not have financier, sources tell Variety the film has multiple offers and may likely lock lower a deal before Sundance is finished. Annapurna is behind numerous notable projects slated for release this year, including John Hillcoat's "Wettest County," the Kaira Pitt-toplined "Cogan's Trade" and Kathryn Bigelow's untitled project in regards to the capture of Osama Bin Laden. Annapurna did not return demands for comment. Contact Rachel Abrams at Rachel.Abrams@variety.com

VIDEO: Amusing! CoverGirls Ellen DeGeneres and Sofia Vergara Enjoy Makeup

Sofia Vergara and Ellen DeGeneres CoverGirl spokeswomen Sofia Vergara and Ellen DeGeneres did an energetic version from the sassy new ads for your makeup brand on Ellen Monday. Inside the segment, DeGeneres functions as Vergara's hands, using makeup with different script that DeGeneres written for your Modern Family actress to determine aloud. It is much more amusing laptop or computer sounds - watch it!

Son Of Actor Ryan ONeal A No Show For Sentencing

First Published: January 13, 2012 9:12 AM EST Credit: CNN Caption Griffin ONeals Explosive Claims Against Ryan ONeal (August 4, 2009) SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- A San Diego judge has issued an arrest warrant for Griffin ONeal after he failed to appear at a sentencing hearing. U-T San Diego says the son of actor Ryan ONeal checked himself into a residential rehabilitation facility instead of showing up for Thursdays hearing. The 47-year-old faces up to four years in prison after pleading guilty to two felony charges of driving under the influence and possession of a firearm by a felon. ONeal was involved in a drug-fueled, head-on car accident in San Pasqual Aug. 2 that left another driver injured. A $100,000 bench warrant was issued for his arrest. ONeals lawyer Heather Boxeth says he relapsed by drinking alcohol after five years of sobriety and argued that going to rehab was a responsible thing to do. Copyright 2012 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.