David Cronenberg’s ‘Crimes of the Future’ Acquired by Vertigo Releasing for U.K., Ireland (EXCLUSIVE)

John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentAdding to its growing roster of overseas drama titles, Germany’s ZDF Studios has snagged international distribution rights to “Clean Sweep,” a six-part Irish thriller which is set to premiere on Sundance Now and Irish public broadcaster RTÉ.“Clean Sweep” stars Charlene McKenna, Captain Swing in “Peaky Blinders,” in a crime drama told from the point-of-view of the killer who is also, unusually, a self-sacrificing mother and wife. Filming is now underway.McKenna, whose credits take in “Bloodlands” and “Vienna Blood,” plays Shelly Mohan, a woman living a quiet life in Western Ireland as a housewife and mother of three who kills her former partner in crime when he threatens to expose her dark past.

John Mayer may be a household name for his signature vocals and acclaimed guitar talents, but after his hilarious role in B.J. Novak's forthcoming film , the musician may be meant for the big screen.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentItaly’s True Colours has sold Mario Martone’s Naples-set Cannes competition drama “Nostalgia” to Curzon Film for the U.K. and Ireland, among other new territories.The deal, negotiated by True Colours sales manager Francesca Tiberi and Curzon acquisitions executive Eleonora Pesci, marks the first partnership between the companies.At the Italian Screenings market event recently held in Lecce, Southern Italy, the Rome-based sales company also sealed fresh deals on several other films, including pre-sales on upcoming Locarno title “Delta,” which is a revenge drama with a contemporary Western vibe.Martone’s “Nostalgia,” which has been praised by Variety critic Guy Lodge as the prolific Italian auteur’s “most rewarding film in years,” stars Pierfrancesco Favino as the middle-aged Felice Lasco, who returns to the bustling port city after having lived in Egypt for 40 years.

Kate Bush makes it six weeks at Number 1 on the Official Irish Singles Chart with Running Up That Hill, as LF SYSTEM close in with Afraid To Feel.

Motherwell fell to a first leg Europa Conference League defeat as former Hearts and Falkirk striker Aidan Keena came back to haunt them at Fir Park.

EJ Panaligan editorThe long-running U.S. game show “Let’s Make a Deal” will expand into eight new international territories in a new deal brokered by Marcus/Glass Productions and Can’t Stop Media, an international sales group.The gamer, which is hosted by Wayne Brady and produced by Fremantle for CBS in the U.S., is aiming to expand to Germany, Indonesia, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Hungary, Ireland and Poland under new deals.

Manori Ravindran International EditorThe Belfast Film Festival has named Variety film critic Jessica Kiang and Rose Baker as its new programmers, and has also launched an inaugural feature competition.Kiang and Baker will serve as the creative leads for this year’s BFF, which runs from Nov. 3-12.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentCanal Plus Group is in advanced discussions to acquire the film, television, and pay-TV divisions of Orange, the leading French telco group.Canal Plus Group, whose parent company is Vivendi, already owns 33.3% of OCS, the pay-TV arm of Orange, and has been distributing the service on its platform as part of its cable bundle since 2011. Canal Plus and Orange could enter into exclusive negotiations as early as September and would then be subjected to anti-trust approval, according to a pair of senior industry sources.

The final season of Better Call Saul is now reaching its crescendo after six series and more than seven years since it was first broadcast in the US. The show is an example of a successful spin-off that rivals and attempts to surpass the characters it was first based on, having originally featured its main character Saul Goodman in Breaking Bad.

Manori Ravindran International EditorAmazon Prime Video has greenlit BAFTA-nominated “Hard Stop” director George Amponsah’s feature film debut, action thriller “Gassed Up.”Now in production in London, the movie will launch on Prime Video in the U.K. and Ireland in 2023.

John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentAlarm Pictures has closed North American rights from Hewes Pictures on “The Protector,” the latest film from Canadian writer-director Lenin M. Sivam, in advance of its July 28 world premiere at Montreal’s Fantasia Festival.The U.S.

Dami Hope has confessed to Indiyah Polack that he wants to move to London as the couple begins to look to a future beyond Love Island and in the real world.The pair managed to heal the rift in their relationship after a turbulent time at Casa Amor, and they now seem to be planning a future together after they leave the villa. In tonight's episode, the pair go for a private chat, with Dami saying he's considering a move to the capital.

George Ezra has announced details of three new arena shows for 2023 in London and Ireland – see details below and find tickets here.The news comes off the back of the songwriter’s massive London gig at Finsbury Park, which took place last night (July 17).As already announced, Ezra will take recent third album ‘Gold Rush Kid’ out on a UK arena tour later this year, and three dates have now been added for early 2023.The songwriter will play Dublin’s 3Arena on March 8, heading to Killarney for a gig at the INEC Arena two days later.On March 13, he will then end the short extension to the tour with a London show at The O2. Australian dates also follow at the end of this year.See George Ezra’s new and existing tour dates below.

Victoria and David Beckham roasted each other with jokey yet loving tribute in celebration of their 23rd wedding anniversary on Monday.The power couple married on 4 July 1999 in Ireland with four month old son Brooklyn Beckham as ring-bearer and shared details of their lavish ceremony exclusively with OK! magazine at the time. Victoria, 48, posted a sweet photo in ode to her husband David, 47, on Instagram as she marked their 23 years of marriage, which showed the pair giggling together while dressed in their signature smart styles at an event.

David Beckham and his wife Victoria tied the knot?MORE: Victoria Beckham reveals the secret to happy marriage with David BeckhamThe couple jetted to Ireland with their eldest son Brooklyn, who was just three months old at the time, for their incredible castle wedding, complete with a Disney-themed wedding cake, throne chairs inspired by royalty and two memorable matching outfits. On their anniversary, take a look back at their star-studded 1999 nuptials, which reportedly cost £750k, and their secret vow renewal.WATCH: Look back at David and Victoria Beckham's love storyDavid and Victoria Beckham married on 4 July 1999 following a two-year relationship. The couple announced their engagement in January 1998 and welcomed their first child, son Brooklyn, in March 1999.

The Love Island contestants are set to face their biggest relationship test yet as Casa Amor returns. After Friday night's episode saw Antigoni Buxton and Charlie Radnedge dumped from villa, the remaining girls were then whisked off on a 'girls night out'.

Ronan Keating has thrown his support behind his 23 year old son Jack as he entered Casa Amor on Love Island. Viewers on Friday night's episode will see the additional villa finally open and, in a twist, this year it's filled with guys, and the Island's girls will be heading in to meet them rather than the other way around. Former Boyzone star Ronan, 45, took to Instagram to repost Jack's own Love Island announcement, showing he was championing his son, writing: "Let's go".