40-stone ISIS leader Jabba the Jihadi 'preached rape and torture of young girls'

Filmlance International, the Swedish production company owned by Endemol Shine Group, is set to produce “Tsunami,” a psychological drama mini-series directed by Henrik Georgsson (“Bron/Broen”).

GÖTEBORG, Sweden —  Norway’s Stian Kristiansen (“Homeground”, “The Man Who Loved Yngve”) has signed on to direct “Doppler” for long-time production partners at Motlys (“Louder than Bombs”, Homeground”).

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Swedish helmer Jens Jonsson, who is currently editing Netflix’s “Young Wallander,” is set to direct the political thriller “Eight Months” (“Åtta månader”), based on acclaimed Swedish author Magnus Montelius’ suspense eponymous novel. Swedish scribe Erik Ahrnbom (“The Bridge,” “Stockholm Stories,” “Arne Dahl”) will be adapting for television.

Standing up for his star! Judd Apatow cleared up some common misconceptions about Pete Davidson after working alongside him for the upcoming film The King of Staten Island.

Scandinavian major NENT Group has commissioned romantic drama “Harmonica” from Warner Bros. International Television Production Sweden.

“Charter,” Swedish director-writer Amanda Kernell’s eagerly anticipated second feature after the multi-prize-winning “Sámi Blood,” world premieres in Sundance and moves on to Göteborg and the Dragon competition for best Nordic film.

Thanks to her hits “Truth Hurts” and “Good As Hell,” singer Lizzo became one of the biggest breakthrough artists of 2019. But with it came a lot of scrutiny about her plus-sized body. She’s not afraid to wear skimpy costumes and even share semi-nude selfies on social media. She’s fought off trolls who have called her “obese. Now she’s opening up to our sister publication Rolling Stone in a cover story about how she’s so much more than just a symbol for body acceptance.

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A paedophile couple filmed themselves abusing young girls - and had text conversations described as the 'most appalling' a senior detective has read in her career.