AMC Networks-Backed UMC To Launch Thriller ‘Terror Lake Drive’ At Thanksgiving

temporarily shut down in mid-March amid the pandemic.

Amanda N'Duka pmc-editorial-managerThe American Film Institute (AFI) has teamed with AMC Network to establish the Black Production Fund, which will provide grants for thesis productions by Black fellows in their second year at the AFI Conservatory.AFI made the announcement today in the midst of its 2020 virtual festive. The Black Production Fund, as well as recently announced Thomas P.

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Manori Ravindran International EditorDeepa Mehta’s latest film, an adaptation of Shyam Selvadurai’s Sri Lanka-set coming-of-age novel “Funny Boy,” has been picked up by Ava DuVernay’s ARRAY Releasing, and will land worldwide on Netflix this December, Variety can reveal.The Oscar-nominated “Earth” and “Midnight’s Children” director wrote the screenplay for the film alongside Selvadurai, whose debut 1994 novel is set in Sri Lanka during the 1970s and 1980s and was ground-breaking in its

Annika Pham Produced by Iceland’s powerhouse Sagafilm for local public broadcaster RÚV, “The Minister” has been sold by Cineflix Rights to SBS for Australia, AMC Networks International for Southern Europe, and TVO for Canada.The multiple sales follow the recently announced acquisition by North American streaming platform Topic, with more deals pending.The eight-part TV show headlines Ólafur Darri Ólafsson (“Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald,” “Trapped”) as populist Icelandic prime

Naman Ramachandran Popular Tamil cinema actor Vijay Sethupathi (“96”) is set to star as iconic Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan in upcoming biopic “800.”With 800 wickets in test match cricket and 534 in one day internationals, Muralitharan is the bowler with world records for the highest number of wickets in both versions of the sport.

Luke Hemsworth has someone in mind to take over Hugh Jackman’s spot as Wolverine.

For a second time this year, help has arrived in Louisiana to offer a slice of comfort to families reeling after yet another devastating hurricane.  Mercy Chefs, a faith-based disaster relief and humanitarian aid organization, has deployed from its home in Portsmouth, Va., to Lake Charles for the second time in a matter of weeks to serve meals in the wake of Hurricane Delta.  “It is devastating to be back in Lake Charles so soon, but it’s tremendously important for us to be here serving the

star  made her ghostly debut in episode eight and now she's walking ET through her journey as the most captivating, yet horrifying character of the season.Two years after the massive success of on Netflix, creator and executive producer  — also known as Siegel's real-life husband! -- has gifted horror fans with an anthological follow-up filled with familiar faces in a brand-new, nine-episode ghost story.And now that star has already opened up about 's bittersweet finale, it's time to break down

A woman drowned in Lake Tahoe on Friday night during a family outing, despite the efforts of her husband to save her, authorities said. The Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District said the incident happened around 5:30 p.m.

decided to temporarily close 536 Regal cinemas in the US and 127 Cineworld and Picturehouse venues in the UK. The chain cited the delay of the new James Bond flick for its decision, as the majority of blockbusters slated for 2020 have been pushed into next year. There are 500 fewer theaters open in the US since the pandemic began, as movie houses in major markets like New York and Los Angeles remain closed.

Naman Ramachandran Ang Lee leads Taipei masterclasses; ITV Studios/Something Special strike formats deal; Sky hires “The Office” producer Anil Gupta; U.K.

Jacqueline Jossa looked super glam as she stepped out in Belfast for the launch of her new collaboration with BPerfect cosmetics. Wearing her hair tied up in a high ponytail, the former I’m A Celebrity star stunned in a black blazer dress and over-the-knee diamante heeled boots.

On Wednesday, Bravo dropped a thrilling new preview of what's to come from the ladies of the Utah capital.The latest spin-off includes Lisa Barlow, Mary Cosby, Heather Gay, Whitney Rose, Meredith Marks and Jen Shah. Fueled by multi-million-dollar business and brands, this hidden social circle of successful women have created their own paradise in the majestic mountains of Utah.

Dade Hayes Finance EditorAMC Networks and Sid Gentle Films have made IMG the exclusive worldwide licensing representative for Killing Eve as the BBC America breakout looks to extend its brand across fashion, beauty, travel and other categories.It will be the first consumer product and licensing foray for the spy thriller, with potential deals for fashion products, apparel, accessories and beauty as well as travel and games, both areas suited to the show.

Julianne Hough, 32, and husband Brooks Laich, 37, are spending time together again in Idaho after parting ways in May, according to a number of sources, and are both enjoying the experience. “Brooks and Julianne are staying on Lake Coeur d’ Alene and are in a really good place right now,” one source EXCLUSIVELY told HollywoodLife.