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Joe Otterson TV Reporter Warner Bros. Television has optioned Coco Mellors’ debut novel “Cleopatra and Frankenstein” to develop as a series, Variety has learned exclusively from sources. Mellors is onboard to adapt her book for the screen with Maggie Kiley attached to direct and executive produce via her overall deal with WBTV. WBTV declined to comment. In the book, twenty-four-year-old British painter Cleo has escaped from England to New York and is still finding her place in the sleepless city when, a few months before her student visa ends, she meets Frank. Twenty years older and a self-made success, Frank’s life is full of all the excesses Cleo’s lacks. He offers her the chance to be happy, the freedom to paint, and the opportunity to apply for a green card. But their impulsive marriage irreversibly changes both their lives, and the lives of those close to them, in ways they never could’ve predicted.

Pat Saperstein Deputy Editor UTA is stirring up more action in the culinary field, signing top content creators Alexis Nikole Nelson, Matt Broussard (A Cook Named Matt), Owen Han, Danny Mondello (Meals By Cug) and H Woo. UTA will help guide the social media personalities as they grow their digital presence and expand into books, film, television, endorsements, branding, podcasting and other new business ventures. Nelson is known on TikTok as Black Forager. She has become well-known for her videos about foraging and cooking with edible plants, such as seaweed and acorns. She’s amassed more than five million fans across TikTok, Instagram and Twitter for her foraging tips, recipe videos and culinary history lessons. She recently won the 2022 James Beard Award for best social media.

Chrissy Teigen and her adorable baby bump had a blast on their recent family vaction in Italy. On Monday, the model shared a gallery of photos and a video with her and John Legend’s kids, Luna, 6, and Miles, 4, and they were al smiles.

K.J. Yossman New York and London-based American-European entertainment fund APX Group has appointed Andy Capper as chief operating officer and head of North American operations.He will oversee strategic and financial coordination of APX’s North America activity as well as business activities across the European divisions.

Anna Marie de la Fuente Breaking Glass Pictures has snagged North American rights to “Blood-Red Ox,” the first genre pic by award-winning Bolivian director-producer Rodrigo Bellott, now playing at the 18th Santiago International Film Festival (Sanfic) sidebar Visions of the World.“A mind-bending trip into the depths of myth and madness, Bellott has crafted a haunting tale that pays homage to classic horror films while offering commentary on contemporary environmental and social issues,” said Scott Motisko, Breaking Glass VP of acquisitions, business development and sales, who together with Breaking Glass CEO Rich Wolff negotiated the pact with Ida Martins, CEO of Media Luna.“We have a longstanding business relationship with Breaking Glass Pictures and couldn’t think of a better outlet for “Blood-Red Ox,” said Martins, adding: “They have been doing an excellent job with all Media Luna previous titles, and we are honored to have one more title in their care.” Shot on location in Bolivia and upstate New York, “Blood-Red Ox” centers on Amir, a Lebanese American journalist, and his partner Amat. The two visit Amir’s environmentalist friend in the town of Tarija, which is being harassed by an oil company bent on exploiting the Bolivian rain forest.

The classic musical Merrily We Roll Along is rolling back into the New York theater scene for the holiday season and a star-studded cast is attached!

This year’s New York Film Festival is a special edition of the annual event. Celebrating the festival’s 60th year, NYFF is pulling out all the stops to bring New York City the very best cinema has to offer this year with an eclectic selection of filmmakers bringing their latest works.

Heidi Klum’s daughter is following in her footsteps. The proud mom recently announced that her 18-year-old daughter is making the move to New York City to further her education and career in fashion.  “I am [so proud].You know, she has her head screwed on right,” Klum, 49, tells ET. “Right now, college is on top of the list.

Heidi Klum’s daughter is following in her footsteps. The proud mom recently announced that her 18-year-old daughter is making the move to New York City to further her education and career in fashion.  “I am [so proud].You know, she has her head screwed on right,” Klum, 49, tells ET. “Right now, college is on top of the list.

Two women have described how they were 'trapped by shame' after being taken in by a conman who led them to believe he would marry them. Zeashan Mahmood faked the possibility of a future before blackmailing them into handing over more than £80,000.

Shirley Halperin Executive Editor, MusicThe singer GAYLE, whose “abcdefu” is among the most-consumed songs of 2022, will join Israeli pop star Noa Kirel onstage at her Aug. 24 concert at Tel Aviv’s Hayarkon Park.Both singers are signed to Atlantic Records.

Hilary Swank is looking for answers. The Oscar winner stars in ABC's upcoming fall drama, where she plays investigative journalist Eileen Fitzgerald, and only ET exclusively premieres the first official teaser and key art.From creator Tom McCarthy, follows Eileen, described as «a fiercely talented and award-winning investigative journalist who leaves her high-profile New York life behind after a fall from grace» to join a daily newspaper in Anchorage, Alaska, as she goes on a journey to find both personal and professional redemption.In ET's exclusive first look at the teaser, Eileen finds herself embroiled in a years-old cold case involving the death of a missing woman who was abducted when she was just a teenager.

Angelique Jackson Following news that the award-winning documentary “Descendant” will screen as an official selection at the 60th New York Film Festival, Variety can exclusively announce that the film will launch Oct. 21 on Netflix and in select theaters.Directed by Margaret Brown (“The Order of Myths,” “Be Here to Love Me: Townes Van Zandt,” “The Great Invisible”), the documentary follows members of Africatown, a small community in Alabama, as they share their personal stories and community history as descendants of the Clotilda, the last known ship illegally carrying enslaved Africans to the United States.

Associated Press later confirmed that a raid had taken place, citing a person familiar with the matter. The person said the raid was related to whether Trump had taken any classified information from the White House, part of an investigation that’s been ongoing since National Archives workers discovered classified documents in boxes at Trump’s resort home in Florida.New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman tweeted a screenshot of Trump’s full statement:Trump says MAL has been searched by feds pic.twitter.com/UEC5KE5pJmThe FBI did not immediately return messages seeking confirmation from TheWrap.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorVeteran Russian musical collective and  activists Pussy Riot will be joined by some high-profile guests for their forthcoming concert at Los Angeles’ El Rey Theater on Wednesday: comic Sarah Silverman will be performing a full set, while Big Freedia — fresh from her prominent guest spot on Beyonce’s “Break My Soul” —  Salem Ilese, Josiah, Boyfriend, Slayyyter and Eva Elfie will be making special guest appearances, along with previously announced artist Rei Ami.The appearance is a rare high-profile slot for Silverman, who has been keeping a relatively low profile in recent months. Big Freedia and Salem Ilese both appear on Pussy Riot’s “Matriarchy” mixtape, which dropped on Friday. Ilese also released the viral hit “Crypto Boy,” and for which the group’s Nadya Tolokonnikova created the single artwork.

Manori Ravindran International EditorTransatlantic talent management company YMU Group has launched a U.S. literary division under the leadership of Aram Fox.The launch of a U.S.

HELLO! exclusive, Binky Felstead and her husband Max Fredrik Darnton have shared photos and memories from their dream wedding day in Corfu.SEE: 8 Made in Chelsea stars' weddings and engagements that are straight out of a fairytaleThe celebration on 22 July – which came almost a year to the day after they tied the knot in a civil ceremony in Chelsea last summer – was part of a week of festivities that saw Binky and Max, along with around 100 family members and friends, including Binky's former Made in Chelsea co-stars Ollie Locke and his husband Gareth, Millie Mackintosh, Hugo Taylor and Rosie Fortescue, descend on the idyllic Greek isle.WATCH: Binky Felstead takes us on a tour of her beautiful London homeOpting for a "glowy boho bridal look", Binky wore a corseted gown by Israeli designer Liz Martinez. "I felt confident and very 'me' in it," Binky told HELLO!.SEE: Binky Felstead spotted in sheer bridal outfitREAD: Binky Felstead shocks with daring wedding dress photos The celebration took place on 22 July in Corfu. Photographer:Sandra von Riekhoff/Divine Day Photography"When I first tried it on, I had already got what I thought was The Dress, but I hadn't felt the feeling I felt with this dress, with any of the others." Max added: "Binks looked absolutely incredible – like in-credible."The happy couple chose the most memorable of locations for their wedding day: The White House at Kalami.