BreAnna Bell Director and screenwriter Sofia Alaoui has signed with WME for representation in all areas. She continues to be represented by Jerome Duboz of Ithaka Media. Born in Casablanca and raised in China, Alaoui is a French-Moroccan artist with an aim to create cinema that spans across borders and bends genres in new ways.
Fredrik Backman, Bestselling ‘A Man Called Ove’ Author, Signs With UTA (EXCLUSIVE)
09.08.2023 - 17:13 / variety.com
Ellise Shafer Fredrik Backman, the internationally bestselling author of “A Man Called Ove,” “Anxious People” and more, has signed with UTA in all areas. UTA will represent Backman in his expanding publishing business, as well as across media rights, theater and podcasts.
The Swedish-born Backman has penned critically acclaimed novels including “A Man Called Ove,” “Things My Son Needs to Know About the World,” “My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry,” “Britt-Marie Was Here,” “And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer,” “Beartown,” “The Deal of a Lifetime,” “Us Against You,” “Anxious People” and “The Winners.” Together, his works have sold 20 million copies in over 40 countries and have topped many bestseller lists. After spending a staggering 90 weeks on the New York Times bestsellers list, “A Man Called Ove” was adapted for both the stage and screen, first in the 2015 Oscar-nominated Swedish film of the same name.
Most recently, Tom Hanks starred in the U.S. version, titled “A Man Called Otto,” which grossed over $112 million globally and stayed in the top 10 of Netflix’s U.S.
movies list for a month after its launch on the streaming service. “We’re thrilled to welcome Fredrik Backman to the UTA family,” Byrd Leavell, co-head of UTA Publishing, said in a statement.
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26.08.2023 / 17:23
Men appear in court after being hauled off Manchester flight over suspected rape
British holidaymakers suspected of raping a UK tourist at a hotel in Magaluf covered their faces with their T-shirts as they were led handcuffed into court.
variety.com
24.08.2023 / 17:31
Illumination CEO and Animation Super-Producer Chris Meledandri Signs With CAA (EXCLUSIVE)
Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer The Minions are about the get the white glove treatment, as Variety has learned that CAA has signed Illumination CEO and prolific animation producer Chris Meledandri as a client. Meledandri, who founded the company and is responsible for two of the four highest-grossing animated franchises of all time (“Despicable Me,” “Ice Age”), will be represented by a team including the agency’s co-chairman Bryan Lourd. Illumination has an exclusive financing and distribution partnership with Universal Pictures, most recently delivering this year’s $1.3 billion baby “Super Mario Bros.” starring Chris Pratt and Anya-Taylor Joy.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
23.08.2023 / 20:05
Man City 'discover' Wolves' price tag for target Matheus Nunes and more transfer rumours
Wolverhampton Wanderers will demand a fee in excess of £60million for Manchester City target Matheus Nunes, according to reports.
variety.com
23.08.2023 / 19:11
‘Millionaire Matchmaker’ Patti Stanger Signs With IAG (EXCLUSIVE)
Joe Otterson TV Reporter Patti Stanger has signed with Independent Artist Group (IAG) for representation, Variety has learned exclusively. She continues to be managed by Rob Lee of Mainstay Entertainment and is also repped by Darin Frank of Sloane Offer.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
21.08.2023 / 20:03
Man 'who can't control himself' caught with HUNDREDS of videos of men on the toilet in Manchester Airport
A serial voyeur caught filming men using public toilets again has been given his 'last chance' by a judge. Adrian Grace, from Salford, walked free from court today (August 21) despite a 'string' of previous convictions for the same offence.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
21.08.2023 / 08:45
Former Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe on trial with Premier League club
Luton Town have reportedly taken former Manchester United centre-back Axel Tuanzebe on trial.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
19.08.2023 / 10:59
Manchester United takeover latest as Sheikh Jassim grows concerned over sale
Manchester United supporters have been hit with further bad takeover news.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
17.08.2023 / 19:13
Rachel Riley threatens to stop supporting Manchester United over Mason Greenwood decision
Lifelong Manchester United fan Rachel Riley has insisted she will walk away from the club if Mason Greenwood is reintegrated into the squad.
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17.08.2023 / 12:17
Manchester restaurant loved by Jay Rayner prepares for special milestone
When the owners of 10 Tib Lane woke up to the news that acclaimed food critic Jay Rayner had reviewed their restaurant and bar, they couldn't quite believe it.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
16.08.2023 / 21:43
Manchester United takeover latest as Old Trafford chief makes sale admission
Manchester United fans are growing more and more impatient this month as continued uncertainty surrounds the takeover process.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
15.08.2023 / 09:35
Rico Lewis sets out Man City ambitions for future after signing new five year contract
Rico Lewis has signed his 'dream' contract at Manchester City, where he will remain until 2028.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
13.08.2023 / 21:03
Manchester United takeover latest - fans told to 'thank' Glazers as accepted bid claim made
It's the eve of Manchester United fans' first protest of the 2023/24 Premier League campaign as the takeover saga continues to rumble on.
etonline.com
10.08.2023 / 22:45
Kyle Richards' Husband Mauricio Umansky Reacts to Her Steamy Music Video With Morgan Wade
Kyle Richards' husband is reacting to her playing Morgan Wade's love interest in the country singer's music video for «Fall in Love With Me,» which dropped Thursday. Mauricio Umansky took to Instagram shortly after the 54-year-old star and the singer posted a snippet of the music video, and the real estate mogul used three fire emojis followed by «so good» to describe how he feels about it all. Richards and Wade's fans reacted similarly, but it's Umansky's praise that's drawing plenty of attention on the heels of his separation from Richards after nearly 30 years of marriage.Directed by David McClister, the video features a candy-coated, camp fantasy of what happens when an intriguing new person moves in next door.
deadline.com
08.08.2023 / 18:59
‘Kill Boksoon’ Filmmaker Byun Sung-Hyun Signs With Independent Artist Group
EXCLUSIVE: Following the powerhouse Netflix launch of his latest feature, the action thriller Kill Boksoon, Byun Sung-Hyun has signed with Independent Artist Group for representation.
variety.com
08.08.2023 / 16:53
Tanya Rad Signs with CAA (EXCLUSIVE)
BreAnna Bell Television and radio personality Tanya Rad has signed with CAA for representation. She continues to be represented by Schreck Rose Dapello & Adams.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
06.08.2023 / 20:57
Manchester United takeover latest as two more protests against the Glazers confirmed
Manchester United supporters are set to send another clear message to the Glazers this season with more protests planned.
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05.08.2023 / 10:01
Josko Gvardiol's first words as a Man City player after £77.5m signing and squad number confirmed
Josko Gvardiol is ready to improve under Pep Guardiola after completing his £77.5m move to Manchester City.
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04.08.2023 / 13:25
Birmingham City's Tom Brady net worth compared to Manchester United takeover bidders and Ryan Reynolds
Another US celebrity entered into the world of English football this week when Tom Brady surprisingly announced he had invested in Birmingham City.
deadline.com
01.08.2023 / 00:07
HGTV Star Jenn Todryk Signs With UTA
EXCLUSIVE: UTA has signed entrepreneur, author, and home renovation expert, Jenn Todryk, for representation in all areas.