IFC Films Buys Jacques Audiard’s ‘Paris, 13th District;’ Playtime Closes Sales in Key Markets (EXCLUSIVE)

As the whole world is falling irrevocably in adoration with BTS, the popular South Korean boy group continues to stamp its mark in the music industry as a force to be reckoned with which is something truly remarkable to witness.

2015 terrorist attacks in Paris — but that’s only the tip of this dramatic iceberg.The Israeli-French series, which unfolds in both Hebrew and French (with English subtitles), has landed on Acorn TV and is produced by Abot Hameiri, the company behind Netflix favorite “Shtisel.” Creator and star Elie Ben-David based “The Attache” on his own experience of moving with his wife from Israel to Paris (for her job) in November 2015 — just as three separate Islamic terrorist attacks killed 130 people,

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentThe upcoming Locarno Film Festival’s First Look initiative dedicated to showcasing pix-in-post will focus on films from Switzerland, in a spirit of industry restart emanating from the home territory for the prominent Swiss event dedicated to global indie cinema.The competitive industry showcase, which is among the biggest attractions for sales agents and distributors at Europe’s largest mid-summer film event, will fly the flag for Swiss cinema

Los Angeles-based Library Pictures International has inked a deal to co-finance a slate of Korean-language films with South Korean studio Next Entertainment World, also known as NEW. Financial terms weren't disclosed.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentCeline Sciamma’s Berlinale competition title “Petite Maman” has been sold by MK2 Films around the world with some bidding wars in multiple territories.The critically acclaimed film, which marks Sciamma’s follow-up to “Portrait of a Lady on Fire,” has been sold to Alamode (Germany), Culture (Japan), Challan (South Korea) Sun (Latin America), Avalon (Spain), Madman (Australia/New Zealand), Red Cape (Israel), Cinéart (Benelux), Cineworx (Switzerland), Angel

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentNetflix is reteaming with “Lupin” director Louis Leterrier (“Now You See Me”) and star Omar Sy (“The Intouchables”) on a sequel to the 2012 action comedy “On the Other Side of the Tracks.”The film, which is still untitled, began shooting in Paris on March 15 and will also be lensed in the French Alps. It will be available on Netflix worldwide in 2022.Eric and Nicolas Altmayer at the Paris-based banner Mandarin et Compagnie are producing.

EXCLUSIVE: Rocket Science has scored a raft of international pre-sales on Michael Gracey’s (The Greatest Showman) Better Man, based on the life of singer Robbie Williams.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentMedia Musketeers has boarded a pair of high-profile drama series, including “Pulse,” a survival thriller from The Mediapro Studio, and “Un Prophete,” the series adaptation of Jacques Audiard’s 2009 film that won Cannes’ Grand Jury Prize and a BAFTA, and earned Oscar and Golden Globe nominations.Media Musketeers is set to co-produce “Un Prophete” with Paris-based CPB Films.

Sony Pictures Classics has taken world rights – excluding UK, France and Germany – to The Lost Leonardo, the feature documentary directed by Andreas Koefoed about the remarkable story behind the most expensive painting ever sold.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorDisney is taking fire from conservatives complaining about so-called “cancel culture” for a change the company made to Disney Plus — five months ago.In October 2020, Disney Plus added a new content warning that appears as a slate prior to several older movies on the service that contain racist depictions, including “Dumbo,” “Peter Pan,” “Swiss Family Robinson,” “The Aristocats,” “Fantasia,” “The Jungle Book” and “Lady and the Tramp.”“This program includes negative

Jennifer Garner and Édgar Ramírez may look like they’re having a blast in their new Netflix family comedy “Yes Day”, but the actress tells ET Canada filming an amusement park scene was anything but fun.

Jamie Lang France’s Manny Films has boarded Chilean feature “Maybe It Is True What They Are Saying About Us,” and will co-produce alongside leading Chilean independent label Storyboard Media and Argentina’s Murillo Cine, whose credits include Cannes sidebar entries “The Snatch Thief” and “Land of Ashes.”“We are thrilled that Manny Films is joining as a co-producer on this exciting film,” Storyboard’s Carlos Nuñez told Variety.

Justin Bieber wraps his arms around his wife Hailey while heading into the airport for a flight home on Wednesday (March 3) in Paris, France.

Jamie Lang In today’s Global Bulletin, RTL Group buys out Disney’s share in Super RTL, Japanese streaming service Meecha prepares to launch later this month and CPH:DOX announces its 2021 Forum titles.Pan-European media giant RTL Group’s largest business unit, Mediengruppe RTL Deutschland, has closed an agreement with The Walt Disney Company’s BVI Television Investments for complete ownership of German kids and family network Super RTL, buying out the House of Mouse’s 50% share and raising

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentThe Party Film Sales has closed further deals on Filippo Meneghetti’s romance “Two of Us,” which represents France in the international feature film race at the Oscars and is part of 15 shortlisted films.Headlined by Martine Chevallier and Barbara Sukowa, the Golden Globe-nominated feature debut follows Nina and Madeleine, two pensioners who have hidden their deep and passionate love for many decades and see their bond put to the test when they are