IDFA Pitch Forum Includes New Mofaddivies From Filmmakers Maite Alberdi, Filip Remunda, Anette Ostrø

Uncovering the clues! Taylor Swift is basking in the success of Midnights — but she might already be gearing up to drop her next rerecorded album.

Searching for clues! Taylor Swift is known for hiding tons of Easter eggs in her lyrics, and her latest album, Midnights, is no exception.

Naman Ramachandran The 35th edition of the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA, Nov. 9-20), will open with the world premiere of Iranian-Dutch filmmaker Niki Padidar’s “All You See.” The festival has also revealed the titles in its competition lineups. In all, 277 titles will be screened at the in-person festival. Artistic director Orwa Nyrabia said: “Here’s an eclectic lineup that is united only by originality. Through the subjectivities of these filmmakers, an image of a world in pain emerges – a humanity that is trying hard, that is vulnerable and sincere, that is complex and persistent. The diversity of artistic forms is astonishing, and there are no boundaries when it comes to tackling the biggest powers or inventing new grammar.”

Bonobo has shared his latest single ‘Defender’ – you can listen to the new track below.The song follows on from the musician, producer and DJ’s surprise single ‘ATK’, which arrived last month and was, according to Simon Green, “aimed more at the dancefloor”.Released via the artist’s label OUTLIER (in partnership with Ninja Tune), both ‘Defender’ and ‘ATK’ are set to be physically released on hand-stamped and numbered white label vinyl (limited to 1500 units) later this month – you can pre-order your copy here.Listen to Bonobo’s song ‘Defender’ in the below visualiser.Bonobo will perform at Printworks in London on November 19, marking his final UK live date of 2022.

The 35th edition of the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) will open with Iranian-Dutch filmmaker Niki Padidar’s All You See.

The Rolling Stones are reportedly set to release their first new album of music in 18 years next summer. The news follows the death of longtime band drummer Charlie Watts in 2021.The legendary rock band spent this summer performing at numerous venues across Europe in honor of their 60th anniversary as a group. "I’m told Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood teamed up in New York over the past fortnight for recording sessions, alongside a raft of world-class session musicians to complete the initial recordings for their first output of original material in 18 years," a source close to the band told The Sun on Monday.

Marta Balaga Fifth Season has acquired international distribution rights to Elisa Viihde original series “The Man Who Died.” The company, formerly known as Endeavor Content, is behind “The Lost Daughter” or “Cha Cha Real Smooth.” It also handles global distribution for such hit shows as “Killing Eve,” “The Morning Show” or “Normal People.”  Based on the bestselling book by Antti Tuomainen, the six-episode series is led by Jussi Vatanen, who will next be seen in Aki Kaurismäki’s upcoming feature “Dead Leaves.” Saara Kotkaniemi and Sara Soulié, his co-star in Solar Films’ drama “Forest Giant,” also star.   

Martin Scorsese is reportedly working on a new Gangs Of New York television series.According to Deadline, the director will serve as an executive producer for the latest adaptation of Herbert Asbury’s 1927 novel.Reports suggest that Scorsese will also direct the first two episodes of the Miramax  Television-developed series.Scorsese has previously directed a film of the book in 2002 starring Leonardo Di Caprio as Amsterdam Vallon and Daniel Day-Lewis as local villain Bill ‘The Butcher’ Cutting. It was nominated for ten Oscars.The script for the new series will be written by Brett Keonard (Shantaram) and is said to focus on a different story to that presented in Scorsese’s feature film.Talk of a different Gangs Of New York series first emerged in 2013, to which Scorsese was also attached. Scorsese said of that in a statement at the time: “This time and era of America’s history and heritage is rich with characters and stories that we could not fully explore in a two-hour film.

Ed Meza @edmezavar The Lumière Festival’s International Classic Film Market (MIFC) in Lyon, France, is celebrating its 10th edition this year with a wide-ranging program focusing on bolstering classic film distribution, the prospects of new commercial territories, film education and a focus on Spain’s heritage film sector. The MIFC, which runs Oct. 18-21, kicks off with a keynote by Gian Luca Farinelli, director of Italy’s Cineteca di Bologna film archive. Market organizers praise Farinelli for “allowing classic films to be found, restored, reviewed and, most often, put back on the market firstly through the Il Cinema Ritrovato Festival, exhibition and distribution activities within the foundation, while maintaining strong links with cinemathques from around the world.”

Machine Gun Kelly has shared a new video for ‘9 Lives’, which takes us behind the scenes of his huge 2022 world tour – check it out below.The rapper-turned-rocker finished up the UK and European leg of his ‘Mainstream Sellout’ world tour in Amsterdam this week (October 12), and the new video mixes performance footage with shots of Kelly and his band backstage, on the road between gigs and more.During the tour, Kelly paid tribute to the late Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington at his Wembley gig. At the same show, he brought out Skepta and Yungblud, while covering Ed Sheeran’s ‘Thinking Out Loud’ at one of three tiny gigs at Kingston-upon-Thames’ Pryzm.Go inside the ‘Mainstream Sellout’ tour through the new ‘9 Lives’ video below.Reviewing MGK at Wembley Arena, the first UK date of his world tour, NME wrote: “It’s a swaggering bravado that dominates the two-hour, 29-track show from its first seconds, when he appears on Wembley Arena’s stage via pink helicopter.”“Making Wembley Arena feel intimate, Machine Gun Kelly owns the stage for the duration of the concert.

Spanish Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Thursday announced a $2.9 billion package in new subsidies to help people weather high gas and electricity prices exacerbated by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The measures include set gas price rates for collective residential heating systems until the end of 2023 and more electricity and heating subsidies for low income households.

Maite Alberdi, whose The Mole Agent was Oscar-nominated for Best Documentary last year, will be among documentarians pitching projects at the 30th Forum co-production meeting of the International Documentary Festival Amsterdam.

EXCLUSIVE: Another Round creator Thomas Vinterberg’sdebut TV project has set cast and commenced principal photography.

EXCLUSIVE: Netflix EMEA TV boss Larry Tanz has claimed the streamer is defying subscriber teething problems by continuing to grow investment in the region, standing by commitments and helping crews and talent as he prepares to welcome a wealth of prospective hits including Dark creators Baran bo Odar and Jantje Friese’s 1899.

Go back in time a few years and most mid-toned blondes would have cringed at having their hair called a “mousy blonde”. Now, the colour is a top trend – and largely thanks to Hailey Bieber.The model debuted it earlier this year and her look prompted many of us to swap our highlights for something a bit moodier in tone.

The International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) has teased 100 films that will be showcased in its 35th edition, running November 9–20

Tasha Ghouri has continued to flaunt her post-villa style after being the first to bag a fashion deal following the end of Love Island. The former islander hit the green carpet this week, looking sensational in white, as she joined boyfriend Andrew Le Page at a film premiere.

Denise Van Outen looked ultra-glam as she posed alongside her new boyfriend Jimmy Barba on Wednesday evening.SEE: Denise Van Outen puts on a leggy display in chic number for romantic date night alongside boyfriend Jimmy BarbaGracing the green carpet at the UK premiere of Amsterdam, the presenter slipped into an eye-catching metallic lime green dress which did well to accentuate her gym-honed legs.WATCH: Denise van Outen leaves fans in tears with unexpected videoHer sparkly number featured billowy sleeves, a ruched waistline and a statement drape detail.The 48-year-old teamed her dazzling dress with a tortoiseshell clutch, a pair of bronze strappy heels, Chanel drop earrings and a nude manicure.WOW: Denise Van Outen turns heads in risqué red dress as she parties with Eva LongoriaREAD: Denise Van Outen shares very surprising Strictly Come Dancing revelationDenise completed her glitzy carpet look with a sleek hairdo and a touch of glamorous makeup in the form of golden eyeshadow and a bold red lip. Beaming from ear to ear, the DJ appeared in high spirits as she posed for photographs alongside her beau Jimmy Barba.

for women across the globe. (Ever heard of the ? Yeah.) Her spectacular taste in fashion hasn't yet eclipsed her years of dedicated royal service, but it has come close. But while British tabloids have followed the Princess of Wales's personal style like hawks in order to predict what trends the land of beans-on-toast will obsess over next, Americans were more likely to look to a Kardashian for style inspo than a Duchess.