The View cohost Joy Behar announced on-air during today episode that the show will introduce a weekly segment called “Joy’s Banned Book Club,” with the inaugural selection of the 2005 children’s book And Tango Makes Three.
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John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent In a sign of a new ebullience in Spain’s film industry, Spain’s Elamedia Estudios, founded by Roberto Butragueño, is launching Sideral, an integrated production-distribution-sales label. It launches with feature “Cheaper Than Stealing” at the Berlinale Co-Production Market. Sideral titles include “In the Sultan’s Bedchamber,” from San Sebastian best director winner Javier Rebollo (“Woman Without Piano”), a Sideral production; “The Fantastic Golem Affairs,” from Spanish duo Burning Percebes, which it is selling abroad; and “I Have Electric Dreams,” Valerie Maurel’s Locarno best director, actor and actress winner, which it will release in Spain.
Underscoring its status as a new force on Spain’s movie scene, Sideral has confirmed 22 production, distribution or sales titles.
“From several years back, Elamedia Estudios has been backing many titles. Now we’re ramping up production and domestic and international distribution and want to create an identifiable brand,” Elamedia Studios founder Roberto Butragueño told Variety. Sideral is “talent-driven. That’s more important than specific genres,” Sideral executive producer Paola Botrán added. Most of the shingle’s films are from new filmmakers such as Pablo Maqueda (“Girl Unknown”) and Ainhoa Ménéndez (“In the Flesh.“). However, “we also want to become better-known and work with established talent, “Butragueño said.
The View cohost Joy Behar announced on-air during today episode that the show will introduce a weekly segment called “Joy’s Banned Book Club,” with the inaugural selection of the 2005 children’s book And Tango Makes Three.
EXCLUSIVE: The BBC is developing a TV adaptation of buzzy Canadian novel The Listeners from Normal People producer Element Pictures.
A frantic search has been launched for a Glasgow man following his "out of character" disappearance. Brian Lundie, 41, has been reported as missing from the Ballieston area in the city.
the Verge reported Thursday. Additionally, Connie Guglielmo, CNET editor-in-chief, will vacate her role to become senior vice president AI content strategy and editor-at-large, the Verge reported, citing people familiar with the situation who shared a draft of a CNET blog post about the matter. Adam Auriemma will take over the editor-in-chief role; he comes from the apparently defunct NextAdvisor, also owned by the parent company of CNET, Red Ventures.
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“Succession” is dawning on us, and there’s plenty of Shakespearean betrayals yet to be had, kill lists to be examined and lawsuits to be filed, as evidenced by the new Season 4 trailer released by HBO Thursday morning. In the clip, old wounds are reopened and new alliances are formed and tested as the Roy siblings launch an effort to take back what they feel is rightfully theirs following last season’s bombshell sale of Waystar Royco.
Dr. Stacy L. Smith and the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, supported by the Adobe Foundation, have launched a website called The Inclusion List. The research effort tracks and celebrates progress made in the entertainment industry as well as the effects of the #OscarsSoWhite movement that April Reign started eight years ago.
John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent Former top VIS exec Laura Abril has been appointed EVP of scripted and global business development at Buendía Estudios, producer of “Veneno,” “Cardo” Season 1 and “Offworld,” in a move which signals the large international ambitions of one of Spain’s key production powerhouses. Abril will report to Ignacio Corrales, Buendía Estudios CEO. Rising through the ranks at Viacom from 2009, Abril crowned her career at the studio as the highest-ranking international TV executive in Spain named in 2019 as head of ViacomCBS International Studios (VIS) for Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia.
Manchester City are playing to their strengths, Pep Guardiola insists, even if that may come across as a side that doesn't take enough risks to find Erling Haaland in recent games.
Deadline has launched the streaming site for its Contenders Film: The Nominees awards-season event, which took place on Saturday and highlighted the cast and creatives behind 12 films that have been Oscar-nominated this year.
Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Blumhouse is sinking its horror chops into the video-game biz. The media company on Tuesday announced the launch of Blumhouse Games, a new subsidiary that will produce and publish “indie-budget” video games (below $10 million) to “enable innovation and pushing creative boundaries” that is “in the spirit of its film business.” The company has appointed veteran video-game producer Zach Wood (above left) as president and ex-PlayStation exec Don Sechler (above right) as CFO of the new venture. Blumhouse Games will partner with independent game developers to bring their creative vision to life via original, horror-themed games for console, PC and mobile audiences.
Ed Sheeran has announced that he’s getting into the hot sauce game, his famous love of basic ketchup having apparently waned.The new sauce he is flogging – called Tingly Ted’s – will come in two different flavours, depending on how spicy you like your food. And it’s designed to go with every single meal you ever eat. Literally everything.
Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large There aren’t many new print publications being launched in this tough media climate, but the company behind TV Guide Magazine is trying just that. The team behind TV Guide Magazine (owned since 2015 by Michigan-based NTVB Media) have launched a new magazine focused on the TV streaming platforms, hitting newsstands this week. The new monthly magazine, TV Insider, features content from the TV Guide Magazine staff — but jettisons the 70-year-old publication’s listings, instead focusing on more coverage of TV programming. The first issue, which has a March 2023 date, features Kiefer Sutherland (star of Paramount+’s new series “Rabbit Hole,” which premieres March 26) on the cover. Peacock’s breakout hit “Poker Face” star Natasha Lyonne will follow up as the April issue’s cover star.
Brenda Edwards has launched a new trust in her late son Jamal’s honour. Today, Monday 20 February, marks the first anniversary of Jamal’s untimely death.The music pioneer was just 31. His cause of death was later revealed to be cardiac arrest, which was said to be caused after ingesting a lethal mixture of cocaine and alcohol.
3 min read Qtopia Sydney, Sydney’s first Queer Museum, has officially launched two thought-provoking and immersive exhibitions just in time for the commencement of Sydney WorldPride 2023. February marks a milestone for the not-for-profit organisation, with its physical exhibition spaces being unveiled to the public for the first time at The Bandstand and the National Art School.
posted on Facebook. “This new feature is about increasing authenticity and security across our services.”Meta Verified starts at $11.99/month on the web or $14.99/month on iOS.
As president of the Royal Voluntary Service, she has helped shine a light on millions of unsung heroes across the country. Now the Queen Consort has launched a new awards scheme to celebrate the “herculean efforts of our nation’s volunteers.” Joining forces with OK! and the Royal Voluntary Service, she is calling on you to nominate your outstanding Coronation Champions.
Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg is taking a page from Elon Musk: The social giant is rolling out “Meta Verified,” a subscription service for Instagram and Facebook users that includes a verified blue check-mark badge and other perks. Meta Verified starts at $11.99/month on web or $14.99/month on Apple’s iOS. The company will launch the service in Australia and New Zealand this week with more countries “soon,” Zuckerberg, Meta’s chairman and CEO, said in announcing the plans Sunday. Meta Verified is “a subscription service that lets you verify your account with a government ID, get a blue badge, get extra impersonation protection against accounts claiming to be you and get direct access to customer support,” Zuckerberg wrote in posts on Facebook and Instagram. “This new feature is about increasing authenticity and security across our services.”
their with a shared via the comedian's Instagram on Valentine's Day. Although the pair have yet to formally confirm their relationship status, the photo speaks for itself: These two are definitely more than just friends.
Sony Pictures Television is adding to its roster of non-scripted production companies.