David Tennant Serial Killer Drama ‘Des’ Picked Up By AMC’s Sundance Now Amid Slew Of International Sales

Nancy Tartaglione International Box Office Editor/Senior ContributorWhile Universal’s Dolittle and Warner Bros’ reissue of Interstellar were the big kahunas in China this weekend, Russell Crowe-starrer Unhinged hit the road in 19 new markets over the session. Among them, the UK, Australia, Netherlands and New Zealand where the Solstice Studios pic was No.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaSteve McQueen, the Oscar-winning director of “12 Years a Slave” and “Shame,” is best known for his searing big-screen work. So it is fitting that the New York Film Festival would turn to the British auteur to kick off its 58th edition with his new work “Lovers Rock.

Nellie Andreeva Co-Editor-in-Chief, TVEXCLUSIVE: Dania Ramirez (Tell Me a Story, Devious Maids) is set to co-star in Sweet Tooth, Netflix’s new drama series based on the DC Vertigo comic, which hails from Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey’s Team Downey, Jim Mickle, Beth Schwartz and Warner Bros.

Andreas Wiseman International EditorA new version of RuPaul’s Drag Race is coming to the Netherlands later this year via format owner World Of Wonder, broadcaster RTL and Dutch firm Vincent TV. Drag Race Holland (8×60’) will feature ten Dutch drag queens who take part in weekly challenges where the bottom two face-off against each other in a lip-synch battle for a chance to remain in the competition.

Alisa Xayalith and Thom Powers already broke up once. Were they really about to do it again?

Recover, The Naked and Famous noted an important anniversary date during their Billboard Live At-Home performance Monday (July 20), which raised money for the NAACP Foundation.The New Zealand indie electronic band released their debut album Passive Me, Aggressive You on Sept.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterWeta Digital, Streamliner and Avalon Studios is changing the game when it comes to production with a new LED-stage virtual production service.

Leo Barraclough Senior International CorrespondentAMC Networks’ streaming service Sundance Now has taken the rights for true crime drama “Des,” starring David Tennant, in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean.New Pictures’ chilling three-parter, based on the true story of serial killer Dennis Nilsen (Tennant), will debut on commissioning broadcaster ITV in the U.K. later this year.Distributor All3Media Intl.

The Mob is getting the spotlight.

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Jacinda Ardern isn’t weighing in on Kanye West’s electoral chances.

Kanye West, after the rapper announced his intention to run for president of the US.The rapper announced his bid for president over the weekend and said it was time to “realise the promise of America by trusting God, unifying our vision and building our future”.But Ardern appeared amused during a press conference on Monday when asked if she had any advice, replying she doesn’t “have any inside information” on his run for president.“You’re asking me what my advice for Kanye West is?” she said

Also Read: 'Avatar' Sequels to Resume Production in New Zealand Next Week, 2 Months After Pandemic HaltMBIE’s immigration policy director Sian Roguski told New Zealand news site Stuff that the five productions will bring 206 crew members and 35 family members to the country over the next six months.

Australian comedian and podcaster Tom Armstrong managed to trick “7th Heaven” star Beverley Mitchell into giving one of Australia’s most notorious serial killers a shoutout.