‘Last Night In Rozzie’ Gets U.S. Deal Via Gravitas Ventures; Taryn Manning As ‘Karen’ Scooped Up By Quiver; Good Deed Music Arm; ‘Blob Blob Fish’ & ‘Florian’s Army’ Dates – Film Briefs

Cynthia Littleton Business EditorVeritas Entertainment Group has optioned the rights to the upcoming novel “Dava Shastri’s Last Day” with an eye toward a premium series adaptation as a “Succession”-style dynastic saga revolving around an ultra-wealthy Indian family.The book set for release Nov. 30 by Hachette’s Grand Central Publishing is the debut from Kirthana Ramisetti, a former entertainment journalist for New York Daily News and Newsday.

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Aaliyah, the talented R&B singer in a tragic death, when a small plane headed to Florida crashed during takeoff from the Bahamas. The star also known as the Princes of R&B, was shooting a music video on for her third and final album, “Aaliyah” when the accident happened.

EXCLUSIVE: Saban Films has acquired North American rights to the action thriller American Night ahead of its debut at the Venice Film Festival, with plans to release it in theaters this fall.

Chad Michael Murray’s portrayal of serial killer in, Peyton List is taking on notorious murderer Aileen Wuornos in.

EXCLUSIVE: Shout! Studios and Abramorama are teaming on North American rights to Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster, the Thomas Hamilton-directed feature documentary about the life and career of the horror movie icon. Abramorama will release the pic in a limited theatrical run on September 17.

Still Game's Ford Kiernan thanked a Canadian fan for buying his and Greg Hemphill's Jack and Victor whisky despite the huge cost of additional taxes. Ford and Greg recently made their show themed whisky bottles available to fans and whisky drinkers living in the UK, certain US states, Canada, Ireland, Australia and beyond.

Karen Gillan has found the good life since moving to the US – by growing her own veg. The Avengers and Jumanji actress, from Inverness, said her busy schedule gives her little time for hobbies but she has found a new passion for gardening in Los Angeles.

Ryan Adams to show “accountability” for his actions after he was the subject of an in-depth profile in Los Angeles Magazine earlier this week.Seven women, including Elson, Phoebe Bridgers and his ex-wife Mandy Moore, levelled accusations against the US singer-songwriter in 2019.

Ethan Shanfeld Gravitas Ventures has acquired the North American distribution rights to “Paper Tiger,” written and directed by Paul Kowalski. The drama/thriller film will be released on VOD/digital on Aug.

The Suicide Squad’s joint release in cinemas and streaming services, stating that films “last because they’re seen on television”.The Suicide Squad has underperformed at the box office in its opening weekend by grossing $26.5million of its $30million projection in the US.

Rallying from behind, Team USA managed to top China in the final hours of the 2021 Olympics to win the overall gold medal count.

Whelm, the Great Depression-era indie written and directed by Skyler Lawson and shot on Kodak 16mm, is setting its rollout that will include a 35mm roadshow screenings that begins next month in Beverly Hills.

EXCLUSIVE: Gravitas Ventures, a Red Arrow Studios Company, has acquired North American rights to The Florist, with plans to release the film on digital and cable VOD on August 10.

Michael Appler It’s been almost 25 years since two unknown actors came out of nowhere to write and co-star in the Oscar-winning “Good Will Hunting,” minting them on spot as Hollywood boy wonders.