James Baldwin Books Eyed For TV & Film As Fremantle Strike Deals With Estate

Are you a die-hard Swiftie? The London Eye has just launched the ultimate treat for you – a candlelit performance of some of Taylor Swift's most popular songs while enjoying the stunning views of London.The iconic Lastminute.com London Eye, one of the capital's top tourist attractions, is offering a Taylor by Candlelight experience this summer, now available to book. Running from 19-22 August (coinciding with the US pop sensation's final nights in London) and costing £45 per person, guests can enjoy an hour-long double rotation inside one of the pods of the giant wheel while musicians serenade them with some of Taylor's biggest hits.

Giancarlo Esposito is sharing some insight into his role in Captain America 4!

A number of high street banks are handing out up to £175 alongside other perks and benefits just for switching accounts. Through the Current Account Switch, which aims to make switching bank accounts, direct debits, and standing orders easier, banks are offering a number of bonuses.

Broadcasters in the CEE region have delivered their verdicts on whether U.S. drama and comedy still packs a punch with viewers in the region, as part of a CEO power panel at NATPE Budapest.

UKTV‘s drama series about the Mitford sisters has unveiled cast and BritBox International has boarded for North America.

K.J. Yossman Fremantle has inked a first-look deal with Nevermind Pictures, the production company set up by Kristen Stewart, Dylan Meyer and Maggie McLean, which will see the super indie become the primary home for all of Nevermind’s projects in film and TV. The new deal, which spans a multi-year period, will see Nevermind working closely with Fremantle’s global drama division and international distribution team, FMI, for TV titles.

Eamonn Holmes has been spotted in a wheelchair at an annual awards ceremony following his split from Ruth Langsford.The GB News host and Loose Women star, 64, sent shockwaves through the world of showbiz when they announced news of their divorce in May, after a 14-year marriage. Just a few months after the breakdown of their marriage, Eamonn put on a brave face as he attended the Tric Awards (Television and Radio Industries Club) in London, but for the occasion was in a wheelchair.The TV star was pictured alongside other star-studded guests including Christine McGuinness and Angellica Bell at the TRIC Awards on Tuesday, 25 June, where OK! was the official media partner.

The cast of MaXXXine is celebrating at the L.A. premiere!

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Scarlett Johansson confirmed to ComicBook.com that she is, in fact, headlining the next “Jurassic World” movie, which is being directed by “Rogue One” and “Godzilla” filmmaker Gareth Edwards from a script penned by David Koepp. The screenwriter is returning to the dinosaur franchise after having penned Steven Spielberg’s “Jurassic Park” (1993) and “The Lost World: Jurassic Park” (1997). “I am an enormous ‘Jurassic Park’ fan,” Johansson said.

Katie Holmes and Matt Bomer pose for photos together with their trophies at 2024 Filming Italy on Sunday (June 23) in Santa Margherita di Pula, Italy.

Scarlett Johansson confirmed she will be starring in Universal’s newest “Jurassic World” movie — after begging for a role in the franchise for a decade.“I’m such an enormous fan of the franchise and huge nerd for it. I’m just like, I can’t even — I’m pinching myself,” Johansson told ComicBook while promoting the film “Fly Me to the Moon.”In March, The Hollywood Reporter reported that the Oscar nominee, 39, was in talks to join the next installment.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Hands down, Giancarlo Esposito remains the busiest man in show business. Over the past year he’s starred in AMC’s “Parish” (which he also executive produces), Netflix’s “The Gentlemen,” Disney+’s “The Mandalorian,” MGM+’s “Godfather of Harlem,” Netflix’s “Kaleidoscope” and voiced Max’s “Harley Quinn.” And on the film side, his recent gigs include “Abigail” and the upcoming “MaXXXine” and Francis Ford Coppola’s “Megalopolis.” “I wrote in my notes last week, ‘I’m the busiest motherfucker,’” Esposito laughs.

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and his wife Kelly almost didn’t end up together… because she was hooking up with his teammate!!

Giovanni Pernice appeared pleased that Ruth Langsford enjoyed his and Anton Du Beke's latest show as she got herself in the audience. The Loose Women star was all smiles as she cosied up to her one-time Strictly Come Dancing partner Anton after he invited her to the show.

Anna Marie de la Fuente Fantastic Pavilion, the genre business hub launched at the Cannes Film Festival in 2023, announced a slew of deals closed at the venue this year, with L..A-based Severin Films, a boutique Blu-ray and DVD label, inking a pact to release eleven Special Edition physical discs of the most popular Originals and licensed features from horror subscription streamer Shudder and IFC Films. Initial titles include Joko Anwar’s “Satan’s Slaves”; Brandon Cronenberg’s “Antiviral”; Can Evrenol’s “Baskin”; Franck Khalfoun’s 2012 remake of “Maniac”; Douglas Buck’s 2006 remake of “Sisters” and André Øvredal’s “The Autopsy of Jane Doe.” The deal was brokered by Severin Film’s co-founder-CEO David Gregory, Shudder’s Vice President of Programming Sam Zimmerman, and AMC Networks Director of Content Sales Lucas Verga.

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent TOLEDO, Spain — Launched in November, Banijay Branded Entertainment (BBE), has closed strategic partnerships aligned with software, insights and data company, Launchmetrics, and Banijay Iberia’s creative agency IMA, in order to enhance the expertise and appeal to clients of BBE’s 360° production, marketing and measurement services. Made at Spain’s Conecta Fiction, the announcement comes hours before Carlotta Rossi Spencer, head of branded entertainment business development, Banijay Entertainment, will talk on a panel at the forum, as producers and companies look for ever more engaging ways to promote their content and brands – and measure the results of their campaigns.

EXCLUSIVE: Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard, the filmmaking duo behind BAFTA-nominated Nick Cave pic 20,000 Days on Earth, have just wrapped filming a new performance film dubbed The Extraordinary Miss Flower. The project brings to life the remarkable story of Geraldine Flower and the discovery of a suitcase of letters sent to her in the 1960s and 1970s that inspired acclaimed Icelandic singer-songwriter Emilíana Torrini to return to the studio. 

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Wanda Film, China’s largest cinema operator, has expanded its business relationship with Imax Corp. in a huge deal that straddles technology and content. With 381 Imax installations, Wanda alone operates more Imax venues than most countries.

Angelique Jackson Denzel Washington is one of the most prolific Black actors of all time. But the two-time Oscar-winning actor, director, producer and humanitarian is also a proud husband and father — a point that was well made during his career retrospective conversation at the American Black Film Festival (ABFF) on June 15.Denzel Washington’s latest producorial effort, the Netflix film adaptation of August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson,” sees him working with members of his family, including his sons Malcolm Washington, who co-wrote and directed the film, and John David Washington, who stars.“After about two weeks [on set], I went home. I was like, there’s really nothing for me to do here, I’m just in the way,” Denzel Washington said of watching his son Malcolm Washington work.

Brent Lang Executive Editor Brad Pitt‘s upcoming feature about Formula 1 racing has gotten a release date from Apple Original Films. The untitled movie will race into cinemas on June 27, 2025. Apple is partnering with Warner Bros.