African Animation on the Rise: Nearly a Third of Co-Production Pitch Projects at MIA Come From Africa, Disney’s ‘Kizazi Moto’ in Spotlight

Los Angeles is the second-most expensive city in the United States, according to a new survey.

Becky G and Thalía. On social media, Becky G penned a touching tribute to Thalía, expressing her profound admiration and gratitude for the iconic Mexican singer and actress.“Almost 10 years ago, this GREAT WOMAN and ICON @thalia gave me her hand, and since that day, we have shared such beautiful moments! Thank you for being there from ‘Como Tu no Hay Dos,’ my friend! I love you so much!” Becky G wrote.Una publicación compartida por Becky G (@iambeckyg)Their connection has been nurtured over nearly a decade, stemming from their collaboration on the hit song “Como Tu no Hay Dos.” The track was an instant success, showcasing not only the incredible musical talents of both artists but also the strong friendship that had begun to blossom.In her social media post, Becky G also expressed her gratitude for the opportunities they’ve shared in their careers, saying, “I’m grateful and happy that we could do this together.

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent “No Me Sigas,” the directorial debut of “Anything’s Possible” writer Ximena García Lecuona, and “Malamuerte,” from Caye Casas, a rising star of pitch black Spanish comedy, both feature in a rich and far-ranging 2023 Blood Window Lab, the project platform of Ventana Sur’s genre forum, which unspools Nov. 27-Dec. 1.

UPDATE, 8 AM: Christian streamer Minno, along with Slingshot Productions, Sunrise Animation Studios and Angel Studios (The Chosen) have announced a fall release date for Young David, its original animated series about King David as a kid. 

The Traitors star Meryl Williams has revealed how she spent her prize money after winning the hit BBC show, which aired in December. Alongside her Faithful co-stars Hannah Byczkowski and Aaron Evans, Meryl banished Traitors Wilfred Webster and Kieran Tompsett to scoop the £99,000 prize money. Split between them, they each took home a whopping £33,000.

Blink-182 have announced details of a 2024 US tour, featuring support from Pierce The Veil. Find out ticket information below.The trio – formed of Travis Barker, Tom Delonge and Mark Hoppus – announced their plans for a US tour earlier today (October 20) with an update shared on social media.“ONE MORE TIME! 2024 tour featuring special guest @piercetheveil,” they wrote on X (formerly Twitter), sharing a poster of upcoming tour dates.The live shows will celebrate the release of their new album, ‘One More Time’ – which arrived last Friday (October 20) and marked their first full LP with the classic line-up since 2011’s ‘Neighborhoods’.

An Iranian American woman navigating culture clash, an Argentine bank heist and an animated ghost story voiced by Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie debut this weekend with a handful of docs and some notable expansion, vying with Apple wide release Killers Of The Flower Moon.

EXCLUSIVE: Roku this past weekend saw the fruits from its big push into Spanish original content as the Greice Santo-created music reality series, Serenata de las Estrellas, notched the streamer’s biggest opening weekend by reach for any Spanish-language Roku Original.

EXCLUSIVE: Neill Blomkamp‘s alien abduction thriller They Found Us has shut down pre-production in Saudi Arabia as it reworks its finance structure, we have learned.

Sean Combs, known as Diddy, is iconic in music, fashion, and entrepreneurship. Born in Harlem, New York City, he founded Bad Boy Records and propelled artists like The Notorious B.I.G, Usher, and Mary J. Blige to stardom.

Christine and the Queens has cancelled all remaining tour dates for 2023, on the advice of the singer’s doctor. News of the cancellation arrived earlier today (October 16) via Christine and the Queens’ official Instagram account.

Rafa Sales Ross Guest Contributor Not even five years have passed since Saudi Arabia first opened up for tourism in 2019 and, yet, the country’s entertainment industry seems to have evolved at an astronomical rate. With multimillion-dollar film and TV project development initiatives available to both local and international companies, high rates of content consumption and an overwhelmingly young population with broad access to smartphones and increasingly affordable internet rates, the kingdom’s media boom currently attracts the attention of entertainment conglomerates both local and multinational.

Welcome to Deadline’s The Hot Ones, our guide to some of the best television being sold at Mipcom next week. Our editorial team has done extensive research in the run-up to the 2023 market and handpicked what we think are sure to be the shows that will be big talking points at this year’s event in Cannes. In between meetings and cocktail parties, you’re sure to hear whispers about the next potential global hit and The Hot Ones is here to guide you. Here’s several big new formats for your perusal.

Naman Ramachandran African streamer Showmax has dated and unveiled a first trailer for “Twende,” its first original 2D animated series. “Twende” follows a pangolin of the same name, the slowest moving animal in the savannah. The pilot screened in competition at Annecy in 2021.

With the Rugby World Cup now well and truly in full swing, Scotland fans will no doubt be on the edge of their seats as the Scottish national team takes to the pitch on Saturday to take on Ireland. The team, which is headed up by coach Gregor Townsend sadly suffered an early blow at the start of the competition when they lost their Pool B opener in Marseille to South Africa, but despite the initial setback, the Scots came back stronger to beat both Tonga and Romania.

she leads the band on the new TV show, ‘LOTERÍA LOCA.’ The season premieres Monday, October 2nd at 9 pm ET on the CBS Television Network.LOTERÍA LOCA’ is the first multicultural, bilingual, Latin-inspired show to ever appear on prime-time television and there is no better fit for the job than ‘the Queen of Percussion’ herself. She is the musical director and bandleader for ‘LOTERÍA LOCA’. The band is full talented musicians, the best of the best.

Sharareh Drury Miami Dade College’s Miami Film Festival GEMS has announced the full lineup for its 2023 festival, which will run from Nov. 2-5. The 10th edition of the fest will feature 26 films from 14 countries, all taking place at MDC’s Koubek Center and Silverspot Cinema.

Joaquín Cortés. The dancer will tour through Miami, New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago.‘The Nureyev of flamenco’ has a clear goal, he wants to return to the stage because he wants audiences to enjoy his show as much as the opportunity to instill the wonderful world of culture in everyone.

Irish rugby player and reality star Greg O'Shea tackled the “biggest challenge” over the weekend involving a 3.8km sea swim, a 180km bike ride, and a 42km run. Greg, who scooped up first place with Amber Gill on Love Island in 2019, took part in the Ironman Barcelona on October 1 and was supported from the sidelines by his South African model girlfriend Jeanni Mulder, who he has been dating since earlier this year. Before taking on the huge challenge, the model shared some sweet words of support for her beau as she wrote: “Tomorrow is one of your biggest challenges yet and I've been lucky enough to see the hard work you have put in and it's safe to say I have never believed in someone the way I believe in you.

Greater Manchester's councils have spent more than £123m on social care staff from agencies since 2020.