IFC Films Unlimited Expands to Canada (EXCLUSIVE)

Also Read: David Bowie Unauthorized Biopic 'Stardust' Lands 2020 US Release From IFC FilmsMsangi is a Sundance Institute fellow who both wrote and directed “Farewell Amor” as her debut feature. The film stars Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine, Zainab Jah, Jayme Lawson, Joie Lee, Marcus Scribner, and Nana Mensah.“Farewell Amor” won the 2020 Sundance Institute Producer’s Award on behalf of producer Huriyyah Muhammad (Outrageous Pictures).

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaIFC Films has nabbed North American rights to “Farewell Amor,” the story of Angolan immigrants making a life for themselves in New York City, Variety has learned.The film received critical acclaim when it premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. It is written and directed by Sundance Institute fellow Ekwa Msangi and marks her feature directorial debut.

Naman Ramachandran Los Angeles- and Montreal-based Starlings Television and Canada’s Mediabiz Intl. are teaming with Europe’s Nordic Ent.

Filmmakers have been urged to revisit classic movies such as It Happened One Night and Casablanca for inspiration on how to convey sexual desire or intimacy without actors having to touch each other.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentIFC Films has scooped U.S. rights to David Bowie glam-rock origin film “Stardust,” starring actor and musician Johnny Flynn (“Emma”) as the music icon.Directed by Gabriel Range and co-written with Christopher Bell, “Stardust” is set in 1971, when a 24-year-old Bowie embarks on his first trip to America, only to be met with a world not yet ready for him.

Also Read: 'Stardust' Film Review: Does This Story of the Young David Bowie Ring True?Except “Stardust” isn’t even really a biopic, as it was made without the blessing of Bowie’s estate and does not contain any of Bowie’s actual music.

Andreas Wiseman International EditorIFC Films has acquired U.S. rights to David Bowie road-trip film Stardust, starring Johnny Flynn (Emma) as the music icon alongside Marc Maron (Glow) and Jena Malone (Antebellum) as Bowie’s wife Angie.The film chronicles the young David Bowie’s first visit to the U.S.

Clare Crawley's journey isn't over.

Andreas Wiseman International EditorAMC Networks’ horror SVOD service Shudder is extending to Australia and New Zealand.

Amanda N'Duka pmc-editorial-managerSobini Films, the production company behind soon-to-released Shields Green biopic Emperor, said it will donate $1 for every digital transaction during the first month of film’s release to the NAACP.

Stephen “tWitch” Boss is opening up about the positive values instilled in him by his boss, Ellen DeGeneres. The 37-year-old dancer and television personality has been the resident DJ on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” since 2014.

Maddie Phillips is one of the stars of the new Netflix series Teenage Bounty Hunters, which just launched on the streaming service.

's Broadway musical, was originally set for a June premiere, but the coronavirus pandemic delayed its anticipated opening until next summer.

Space exploration is terrifying. Not just because, in real life, we’ve seen terrible tragedies and accidents happen as humans attempt to explore what lies beyond our world.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterFox Sports Films is set to air “Tua,” a documentary about Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, Variety has learned exclusively.“Tua is a beloved young star with an incredible story,” said Charlie Dixon, Executive Vice President of Content at Fox Sports. “We like to say, ‘Fox is Football’, and since it’s in our DNA, that means providing the deepest insight into the sport both on and off the field.

Simon Cowell and Sofia Vergara, along with host Terry Crews, who explained how the crew is safely producing the competition show live.«A few weeks ago, we were having this conversation, and I thought it wasn't going to happen,» Cowell admitted to ET's Kevin Frazier. «I mean, there are so many hoops you gotta go through, right? But I think we pulled it off.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentAmka Films, the Swiss indie shingle founded by prominent producer Tiziana Soudani – who sadly passed away in January – is carrying on its activities under a trio of women led by her daughter Amel Soudani.The company is known for its involvement in prizewinning films by prominent directors from nearby Italy, such as Alice Rohrwacher (“The Wonders”), Silvio Soldini (“Bread and Tulips) and Fabio and Damiano D’Innocenzo (“Bad Tales”) as well as by emerging

John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentAndreas Fontana’s “Azor,” the latest production between Switzerland’s Alina Film and Argentina’s Ruda Cine, partners on Locarno Golden Leopard winner “Back to Stay,” has scored a world sales deal from Brussels-based Be For Films.A scathing take on Swiss banks’ shady dealings during Argentina’s Junta dictatorship, “Azor” is one of the 10 Swiss titles featured in Locarno’s The Films After Tomorrow, a competition for movies whose preparation or

Anthony D'Alessandro Editorial Director/Box Office EditorEXCLUSIVE: Emmy-nominated Christine Lubrano has signed with Buchwald for scripted and unscripted programming.She is the former SVP of Original Programming & Development for IFC with over 20 years of experience producing and developing television with deep knowledge in both scripted and unscripted programming across domestic and international marketplaces.She was integral to the success of the Emmy Award-winning Portlandia, starring Fred

Anthony D'Alessandro Editorial Director/Box Office EditorEXCLUSIVE: IFC Midnight we have learned has acquired North American rights to the Joe Marcantonio psychological drama Kindred which they’re planning to open on Nov. 6.Kindred follows mother-to-be Charlotte who collapses upon hearing that her boyfriend Ben suddenly dies in an accident,  mother-to-be Charlotte collapses upon receiving the news.