International Insider: Britain Reopens; Golden Globes Reckoning; Sky Studios CEO; ‘365 Days’ Returns

France during World War I, and charts his descent into madness on the battlefield.British author Lucy Hughes-Hallett, who chaired the judging panel, said the “hypnotically compelling” book was both “appalling” and poetic, “entering the reader’s consciousness at a level that bypasses rationality and transcends the subject matter.”“You have to read this book and you will come away from it changed,” she said.Diop’s novel was chosen by majority decision of the five judges over contenders including

Fans were very curious about a photo that Netflix star Michele Morrone posted on Instagram this week of him with his co-star Simone Susinna. They are both currently shooting the sequel to 365 DNI (which translates to 365 Days in English).

Michele Morrone posed for a sexy snap with his hot new co-star, model/actor Simone Susinna, and fans are loving the photo!

Luke Scrase, the former Sony Pictures International Productions executive, is launching his own UK-based production outfit Golden Gate Studios. The company has secured a first-look deal for film and TV projects with Sony, effective this month.

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© HBO MAX Friends: hbo max friends the reunion release date However, HBO Max is only available to those who live in America and so cannot be accessed by international viewers. Luckily for the UK, there are alternative ways in which to watch the Friends special.

Piers Morgan made a surprise return to Good Morning Britain on Wednesday when he featured in a video montage to encourage viewers to vote for the show at the National Television Awards.The ITV daytime talk show couldn't have been prouder with their nomination for Best Daytime Show at the annual British award ceremony honouring the crème de la crème in television.

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterVariety has hired K.J. Yossman as an international correspondent, based out of London.Yossman, a former lawyer, most recently worked as a freelance journalist, contributing to a range of publications including The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, Elle, Marie Claire, Wired UK, Animation Magazine and more.

Sky has confirmed what we told you earlier this week: that it will be the home of the Friends: The Reunion in the UK and Ireland.

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The UK Government announced in March that it plans to increase a cap on missiles from 180 to 260 as part of its recent defence review. Labour has questioned whether the increase is really necessary at a time public finances are under pressure from covid while anti-nuclear campaigners have said Boris Johnson risks starting a “new nuclear arms race”.

Netflix, Sky Team For Writing Fellowship Netflix and Sky have joined forces with Sex Education writer Bisha K Ali to launch a UK screenwriting fellowship for people from under-represented backgrounds. The scheme offers up to six successful applicants the chance to join a year-long program, during which they will receive £22,568 ($32,000) to write a spec script for an original idea, as well take on a placement in a Sky or Netflix writers’ room.

Sheffield Doc/Fest, the key UK documentary event, has revealed its full line-up for this year, including an international competition comprised of 11 features.

Refresh for latest…: A significant week is ahead at the international box office as Universal’s F9 starts its engines in a handful of major markets including China, Russia and Korea — and as the UK and France will reopen cinemas after a roughly seven-month shutdown. In the meantime, Fast & Furious franchise alum Jason Statham’s Wrath Of Man was the main overseas Hollywood title this session, lifting its offshore cume to $41.4M for $56M global.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterAbout a decade ago, Samantha Ofole-Prince got a message from a member of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. Ofole-Prince, who is Black, grew up in the United Kingdom, and had been writing entertainment stories from Los Angeles for publications in the U.K., Africa and the Caribbean.The HFPA member — whom Ofole-Prince declined to identify in order to protect her from controversy — wanted to meet.

Netflix just announced that the smash hit movie 365 DNI (which translates to 365 Days in English) will be getting two sequels!

Naman Ramachandran In today’s Global Bulletin, the English Premier League renews rights deals for three years; Stephen Graham-starrer “Boiling Point” sells wide; NENT Group sets terrorism drama “Red Election”; and Endeavor Content strengthens management team.The English Premier League soccer championship has agreed a proposal for a three-year renewal of U.K.