Diversity Champion Fatima Salaria Joins Edinburgh TV Festival as Executive Chair

Andreas Wiseman International EditorEXCLUSIVE: UK sci-fi-drama film Infinitum: Subject Unknown has been picked up by Blue Finch Films for distribution in the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. From producers Fizz and Ginger Films, the film is written by and stars Tori Butler-Hart (Two Down) with cameo roles for Lord Of The Rings star Ian McKellen and Conleth Hill (Game of Thrones).

Having tied up her term on Britain’s Got Talent last week, Amanda Holden is wasting no time getting back in the saddle and intends to keep her seat warm. Her latest role will see her star in BBC One’s brand-new mystery music game show I Can See Your Voice.

Andreas Wiseman International EditorEXCLUSIVE: Global VFX house DNEG has bolstered its offering in Los Angeles with the appointment of visual effects supervisor Bryan Godwin.The former founder and CEO of Shade VFX has worked on more than one hundred projects, including Joker, Sonic The Hedgehog, Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice, Wolverine, Iron Fist, Daredevil and Westworld.In his new role of Executive VFX Supervisor for DNEG, Godwin will play a leading role in business development and client

straight to your inboxPhil Foden is into his fourth full season with Pep Guardiola, but the knock-on effect of him being the first Manchester City academy player in the Sheikh Mansour era to successfully graduate to the first team are still being felt. After joining the Blues' set-up at Platt Lane seven years ago, the players James McAtee looked up to and saw shining in a similar position as his own game developed were Foden and Brahim Diaz.

scrap plans for another season of “Stumptown” due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Ealy was one of the main characters on the P.I.

straight to your inboxManchester City fans couldn't help but get excited over a FIFA 21 match between midfielder Phil Foden and Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland, giving their young midfielder a new nickname in the process.Foden, 20, was taking part in a promotional video for the release of the latest game in the FIFA series, where he took on Haaland under the watchful eye of former England striker Gary Lineker.

Nellie Andreeva Co-Editor-in-Chief, TVEXCLUSIVE: CBS’ new Chuck Lorre-Marco Pennette multi-camera comedy series B Positive has firmed up its regular cast and has set a number of recurring players.Young actress Izzy G, who played the co-lead AJ opposite RuPaul on the Netflix comedy series AJ and the Queen, has joined the main cast as a series regular opposite leads Thomas Middleditch and Annaleigh Ashford.

Danielle Turchiano Senior Features Editor, TVOn Wednesday night a star was born. When a fly landed on Vice President Mike Pence’s head during the debate against Kamala Harris, it was a moment that took over Twitter for the rest of the week.

straight to your inbox Manchester City named their 21-man squad for the Champions League group phase on Thursday morning, and Phil Foden's absence from the 'A list' of players may have raised eyebrows among some supporters.

Ted Johnson Donald Trump’s decision to end negotiations over another round of COVID-19 relief until after the election came as a surprise to many lawmakers on Capitol Hill, and is only adding to the worries among theater owners hoping for a lifeline.“This is not a matter that can get kicked down the road,” John Fithian, the president and CEO of the National Association of Theatre Owners, told Deadline. “This can’t wait until after the election.

Also Read: 'Hamilton' Star Renée Elise Goldsberry Joins Tina Fey's 'Girls5eva' at PeacockMeredith Scardino created the series and executive produces alongside Fey (Little Stranger, Inc.), Robert Carlock (Bevel Gears), Jeff Richmond, David Miner (3 Arts Entertainment) and Eric Gurian (Little Stranger).

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has been impressed with Phil Foden’s mentality after his England troubles.But the Manchester City boss had no qualms with the national team boss Gareth Southgate deciding to leave the 20-year-old out of his squad for the upcoming international break.Foden is expected to play at Leeds tomorrow as City aim to get their Premier League campaign back on track.But he will then be one of a small handful of players who remain at the City Football Academy for the

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterWith just a month left in the campaign, Hollywood Democrats are turning their fundraising efforts toward winning back the U.S. Senate.On Wednesday night, actor Seth Rogen appeared at a virtual fundraiser for Jaime Harrison, the Democrat in a tight race with Sen.

England squad for the October internationals after being sent home from the last squad for breaking coronavirus rules in Iceland. Greenwood and Foden both made their senior debuts last month in the Nations League win at Iceland, but were sent home before the squad travelled to Denmark for an ‘unacceptable’ breach of COVID-19 quarantine.

Patrick Hipes Executive Managing EditorUPDATE, SEPTEMBER 29: The Just for Laughs Festival has announced new additions to its lineup, including Chelsea Handler, Judd Apatow, Kevin Hart, Jimmy Carr, Wanda Sykes, Tig Notaro, Gina Yashere and Bobby Lee.PREVIOUS, JULY 21: The Montreal-set Just for Laughs Festival is going virtual for its 2020 edition this fall, setting a two-day online event for the annual A-list comedy showcase for October 9-10.

Police are trying to identify a seriously injured woman after she was discovered by a member of the public in Edinburgh.Yesterday evening around 5.30pm the woman was found lying on a pavement of Laverockbank Road.Her injuries were so bad that the emergency services were called and she was rushed to hospital.Her condition has been described as serious and police are now trying to identify her and investigate how she sustained her injurues.Detective Inspector Jon Pleasance, Edinburgh CID said: “We

straight to your inbox Micah Richards has insisted Manchester City have been vindicated by their decision to start Phil Foden after he was sent home from international duty by England. The City youngster scored during their win over Wolves in their first game of the Premier League season on Monday, and in last night's Carabao Cup victory over Bournemouth.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentLili Hinstin has stepped down as artistic director of the Locarno Film Festival after two years due to differences with the event’s top management.The Paris-based Hinstin had been appointed in August 2018 becoming the prominent Swiss event’s second female chief since its founding in 1946 and one of the few women to head an A-list fest around the world.“The Locarno Film Festival, under the Presidency of Marco Solari, and the Artistic Director Lili