Front Row Productions Boards Zaid Abu Hamdan’s Jordanian Underworld Thriller ‘Boomah’; Rakeen Saad Set To Play Titular Female Thug

The main foodie event of the Christmas season may be Christmas dinner, but there’s plenty of other festive food to be enjoyed. Whether you're welcoming friends and family for a last minute Christmas Eve buffet, or you're on hosting duties come New Year’s Eve, for many the little ‘picky bits’ are a seasonal staple. But rather than facing the crowds and heading to the supermarket to pick up all the buffet options on offer, making nibbles at home is easier than you may think.

Travis Scott has explained why he recently played his song ‘FE!N’ 10 times in a row at a show at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center.The rapper said in an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon that the energy he was receiving from the audience on December 19 took him to a place where he wanted to keep ramping things up further.“Man, I have the best fans in the world,” he said. “I go off the energy they give me.

Since leaving the I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here jungle two weeks ago, Marvin Humes has wasted no time in getting back to grips with his showbiz lifestyle as he enjoyed a luxurious getaway with his wife Rochelle Humes and their adorable children.The showbiz couple jetted off to Dubai shortly after Marvin’s stint in Australia had come to an end, and have clearly been making the most of their time in the wider United Arab Emirates, as they have moved on to enjoy the sights, sounds and sunshine of Abu Dhabi too. Documenting their trip on social media alongside the caption: "We like it here," both Marvin and Rochelle shared a slew of images from their time away, which included giving fans at home a glimpse of their sun soaked paradise just before Christmas.

The Berlinale has announced the first seven productions, including one series, to be invited to the Berlinale Specials strand of its 74th edition running February 15 to 25, 2024.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter Neon has acquired North American rights to “Immaculate,” a religious thriller starring Sydney Sweeney. Sweeney, the star of “Euphoria” and “The White Lotus,” also produced the film with Black Bear and Middle Child Pictures. Neon is planning a theatrical release on a yet-to-be-determined date.

Sleater-Kinney‘s Carrie Brownstein has opened up about how losing her mother influenced their new album ‘Little Rope’.The US rock duo – comprising Brownstein and Corin Tucker – shared details of their 11th album and a tour in support of it back in October, announced alongside lead single ‘Hell’.The track was released against the backdrop of a family tragedy, after Brownstein’s mother and stepfather were been killed in a car crash while on holiday in Italy last year.According to press notes, while the album was already in progress, some musical aspects of songs were approached with the artist’s fresh grief at the fore.Brownstein has now opened up about the personal impact of the sudden loss. “I don’t think there was ever a question that we would stop recording, she told The Guardian.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent “Doc,” the Italian medical procedural that’s a local hit and and major export, is getting a theatrical outing in Italy prior to TV play thanks to a deal between production company Lux Vide and UCI Cinemas. In what is being touted as a milestone, the first two episodes of the show’s third season are set to screen in UCI Cinemas across Italy as an event release on Dec. 18 and 19, ahead of the full season release of “Doc” Jan.

Kelly Clarkson accidentally photobombed a family doing a Rockettes-style kickline outside of Radio City Music Hall. In the clip, which was later posted to TikTok, the Cohen family can be seen doing a few repetitions of the iconic dance move before Clarkson, 41, enters the frame wearing a red beanie and sunglasses. The “Stronger” singer can be seen looking around stunned with her mouth open as she realizes what is going on and slowly tries to edge away from the camera view.“Can’t believe @kellyclarkson just photobombed our silly family kickline,” TikToker Marc Jordan Cohen wrote, tagging Clarkson’s show.

Naman Ramachandran Dubai-based distribution and production outfit Oceana Studios has picked up worldwide sales rights to thriller “Tonic,” starring Billy Blair (“Doc Holliday”) and Ed Westwick (“Gossip Girl”). Written and directed by Derek Presley (“Boon”) and produced by U.S.

EXCLUSIVE: Paramount Global Content Distribution has acquired worldwide rights to movie Depravity (previously known as Sic), the directorial debut of The Fighter and The Finest Hours screenwriter Paul Tamasy who also wrote the script.

Jenny Bradley (Sally Ann Matthews) and Daisy Midgeley (Charlotte Jordan) decide to get the Rovers Return Inn back no matter what in latest Coronation Street spoilers. Jenny and Carla Barlow (Alison King) try and fail to persuade Audrey Roberts (Sue Nicholls) to hand over Stephen Ried’s (Todd Boyce) journal, leaving them at a loss with how to hack into his laptop. When downtrodden Jenny returns home, Daisy tells her not to give up telling her that she deserves a chunk of money considering what she went through with Stephen.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Dubai-based distributor Front Row Filmed Entertainment has acquired Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region distribution rights to groundbreaking Saudi drama “Norah,” which world premiered in competition at the Red Sea Film Festival. Directed by pioneering Saudi director Tawfik Alzaidi, making his feature film debut, “Norah” is set in 1990s Saudi Arabia, when conservatism was at its height and all forms of art and painting were banned for religion-related reasons.

EXCLUSIVE: The Artists Equity movie Unstoppable remains exactly that: After the production was shut down during the WGA strike, the William Goldenberg directed, Jennifer Lopez and Jharrel Jerome starring sports movie will return to shooting on Dec. 12 with Don Cheadle, Michael Peña and Bobby Cannavale joining the cast.

King Charles has jetted back to the UK to conduct emergency discussions with Prince William and Kate Middleton over royal racism claims which emerged in Omid Scobie's 'Endgame'.

EXCLUSIVE: Brad Ingelsby’s upcoming HBO crime drama series starring Mark Ruffalo has added to its exec producer and director ranks.

A$AP Rocky is accustomed to photographers capturing his every move but Bottega Veneta is taking it to the next level.

Pan Middle East and North African film distributor Front Row Filmed Entertainment has promoted staffers Nicolas Torloting, Carine Chaiban and Elie Touma to partners. 

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region indie distributor Front Row Filmed Entertainment is promoting company execs Nicolas Torloting, Carine Chaiban and Elie Touma to partners as it ramps up operations. The trio joined the company, headed by Gianluca Chakra, in early 2019 as part of an initial revamp.

For the first time in the history of the college football playoffs, an undefeated power conference champion was left out.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Untamed Talent, a management and production company led by former Mister Smith Entertainment executive Antone Saliba, is launching with the backing of Dubai-based Front Row Productions, a joint venture of leading Middle East distribution companies Front Row Filmed Entertainment and Empire Entertainment. Front Row Productions will provide capital and strategic value to support Untamed Talent’s goals to innovate new business models covering the South West Asia and North Africa region, the fastest-growing entertainment market in the world.