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Matt Lucas that really got people talking - and namely his choice of shirt. Usually, his presenting partner Noel Fielding is best known for his wild fashion taste.

CancelNetflix hashtag jumped to the top of Twitter’s trending section as some users complained the French film, which had just hit the service, depicted a hyper-sexualized view of minors and promoted pedophilia.

straight to your inbox every day, freeGary Neville has questioned the timing of reported plans to form a new European Premier League - calling it "another wound for football".Manchester United and Liverpool are reported to be in talks about joining the proposed competition.

Ed Meza @edmezavarSandra den Hamer, president of the Association of European Film Archives and Cinematheques (ACE) and director of the Netherlands’ Eye Filmmuseum, has called on a European framework to facilitate the sharing of European film heritage with the public.In a lively online discussion between several representatives of European film institutes at the Lumière Film Festival’s International Classic Films Market (MIFC) in Lyon, France, on Thursday, den Hamer pointed out that many small

Lise Pedersen While the global pandemic caused cinema theaters in France to close for the first time ever (“Even the war didn’t close down cinemas!” exclaimed Lumière Festival director Thierry Frémaux on opening night), it did mean people had more time to watch movies.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentRaphael Berdugo’s Paris-based Cité Films is heading to the MIA market with a slate of director-driven films, including the Marguerite Duras adaptation “Azuro,” and the politically-engaged documentary “Shirin Ebadi: Until We Are Free.”Written and directed by Mathieu Rozé, “Azuro” is based on “The Little Horses of Tarquinia,” a lesser-known novel by Marguerite Duras published in 1953.Rozé’s feature debut, “Azuro” shot this summer in the south of France,

Ed Meza @edmezavarPortuguese film distributor Midas Filmes has picked up a slew of new acquisitions, including Nanni Moretti’s upcoming “Three Floors,” Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s “Memoria” and Daniele Luchetti’s “The Ties,” which opened this year’s Venice Film Festival.The Lisbon-based company, which is taking part in this year’s International Classic Film Market (MIFC) focus on Portugal in Lyon, France, has also recently picked up Belgian helmer Lucas Belvaux’s “Home Front,” starring Gérard

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentBefore borders closed due to the pandemic, Sigourney Weaver was able to travel to Paris in January to shoot a highly anticipated episode of “Call My Agent!,” the hit French series that’s available on Netflix worldwide.  The first international actor to participate in the ensemble series, Weaver was quick to accept the part which sees her taking part in a French movie.  The experience allowed her to dive into comedy which she rarely does, as well as

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterTed Sarandos, co-CEO of chief content officer at Netflix, weighed in Monday on the streaming giant’s growth in global markets during the past five years and the controversy stirred in the U.S.

Geordie Shore star Vicky Pattison has been seen filming for popular show SAS Celebrity Who Dares Wins. The stunning 32 year old could be seen rocking camo trousers and a green top with her hair in french plaits as she waited alongside Loose Women’s Saira Khan and footballer Kieron Dyer.

Laurence Gallot and Antoine Banet-Rivet, two of France’s most senior and connected communications honchos, have joined forces to launch Monday Conseil, a PR agency.Paris-based, Monday Conseil will specialize in providing PR services and consultancy to French and international players involved in France’s media and entertainment industry, including tech and digital companies with content production and distribution interests, the partners said in a written statement on Monday.More specifically,

Lily Rose Depp shows off her midriff in a cute floral bandeau top and pink blazer while arriving for the Chanel Womenswear Spring Summer 2021 held at Grand Palais on Tuesday afternoon (October 6) in Paris, France.

Peter White Television EditorSusan Rovner has officially started her new role as Chairman, Entertainment Content for NBCUniversal’s Television and Streaming division.The exec, whose last day as President of Warner Bros Television was Friday October 2, begins today in charge of creative strategy across all of NBCU’s broadcast, cable and streaming platforms as well as first-run syndication.Working alongside Frances Berwick, who was promoted to Chairman, Entertainment Networks in the company’s

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterSusan Rovner is officially taking the reins as chairman of NBCUniversal television and streaming’s entertainment content, leading creative strategy for original content across NBC, Bravo, E!, Oxygen, Syfy, Universal Kids, USA and streaming service Peacock.The longtime Warner Bros.

Emily in Paris -- and with just 10 30-minute episodes, it won't take much time to devour the first season — but while the Darren Star-created series about an American expatriate living in Paris has its moments, we've also seen it before. The series, which is now streaming on Netflix, stars Lily Collins as Emily Cooper, an ambitious millennial from Chicago with a master's degree in marketing who is exceptionally skilled at social media and is meant to bring an American perspective to the French

straight to your inbox Manchester United star Marcus Rashford has sung the praises of Romelu Lukaku for his unselfish behaviour against Paris Saint-Germain two years ago. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side have been drawn against the French champions and last year's finalists in Group H for the 2020/21 Champions League group stages.

Emily in Paris -- and with just 10 30-minute episodes, it won't take much time to devour the first season — but while the Darren Star-created series about an American expatriate living in Paris has its moments, we've also seen it before. The series stars Lily Collins as Emily Cooper, an ambitious millennial from Chicago with a master's degree in marketing who is exceptionally skilled at social media and is meant to bring an American perspective to the French firm her company recently acquired.