George R. R. Martin to produce short film before finishing ‘The Winds Of Winter’

EXCLUSIVE: Transparent actress Trace Lysette has signed with Anonymous Content.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentNewen Group, the TF1-owned French production and distribution outfit, has acquired a 51% stake in the German production company Flare Film, whose slate includes the upcoming Sky Original show “Paradiso” and Ildikó Enyedi’s “Balaton Brigade.”Launched in 2008 by Martin Heisler, the Berlin-based company has been focusing on director-driven documentaries and films that have been showcased on the international festival circuit.

Sony has tried multiple times to get a “Spider-Man” film franchise off the ground. And now, three separate times, it’s worked.

Back in April, New Jersey rapper Topaz Jones shared his album Don't Go Tellin' Your Mama, an LP that came with a very well-received short film of the same name. The film, co-directed Jones and rubberband, went on to win a Jury Award at this year's Sundance Film Festival.

EXCLUSIVE: Koreatown Ghost Story, a short film written and directed by Teddy Tenenbaum and Minsun Park, has been sold to Paramount Players with Tenenbaum and Park closing a deal to write and direct the full-length feature film. Neal Moritz and Original’s Toby Jaffe will produce, along with Jim Wedaa. Margaret Cho is attached to reprise her role from the short and will executive produce.

Helen George had fans doing a double-take after she shared an adorable new photo of her "mini-me" daughter, Wren.Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, the Call the Midwife star treated fans to a glimpse of life at home with her three-year-old playing with her personalised toy kitchen area.MORE: Helen George cradles baby bump during glamourous night out with Jack AshtonWATCH: Helen George in Call the Midwife season ten"Chuffed with her new mud kitchen.

Clint Eastwood received a star-studded tribute ahead of the release of his upcoming film "Cry Macho." Director Steven Spielberg along with actors Mel Gibson, Hilary Swank and others honored Eastwood, 91, in a featurette released by Warner Bros.

One of our most anticipated releases of the year is Colourblind, the new album from English experimental soul artist Tirzah. In her recent FADER cover story, she described taking a raw, in-the-moment attitude to the songwriting.

Helen George and Jack Ashton looked picture perfect as they enjoyed a glamorous night out at the ATG Summer Party, which was held at Kensington Palace on Monday.The Call the Midwife star - who is pregnant with the couple's second child - proudly displayed her blossoming baby bump in a midnight blue dress, which featured tiered detailing and a thigh-high split.MORE: Call the Midwife's Helen George looks glowing in stunning new holiday photoWATCH: Helen George in Call the Midwife season tenSoaking

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EXCLUSIVE: Torrey DeVitto is making her small-screen return in the upcoming Hallmark holiday film The Christmas Promise, her first TV project since departing from NBC’s Chicago Med in May. Dylan Bruce (Orphan Black, Midnight, Texas) and Patrick Duffy (Dallas, Step-By-Step) are also set to star.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentThe Film TV, the Paris-based outfit headed by well-established producers Michael Gentile and Lauraine Heftler, has gained a substantial track record in three years. The banner is presenting its first two shows at Series Mania Festival, Julie Delpy’s TV debut “On The Verge” which is backed by Canal Plus and Netflix; and “Jeune et Golri,” a series set against the backdrop of the stand-up comedy world.

The Wanted star Max George has shared an update on Tom Parker as he continues to battle a brain tumour. Strictly Come Dancing star Max, 32, said his friend and former bandmate Tom, 33, is a "different breed" as he praised Tom for his cancer battle so far.

Texas front woman Sharleen Spiteri says she'd love to go to Ibiza with GBX DJ and producer George Bowie to perform their new remix together. Sharleen admits she used to dread the idea of Ibiza, and even turned down an offer by Roger Sanchez to play there, but she'd love to perform the banging GBX remix of Mr Haze there with George when it's released on September 22.