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The trailer is here for Amazon Freevee‘s next holiday rom-com Exmas!

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.

Studiocanal, part of Vivendi’s Canal+ Group, has rolled out robust sales on Xavier Dolan’s Sundance-selected psychological thriller “The Night Logan Woke Up,” Spanish period drama “The Vow” and a bevy of first documentaries. The deals underscore the continuing upside for Studiocanal of illustrious cinema talent exploring premium TV direction, as well as the company’s beneficial diversification into documentary sales and daily series.

Harry Styles and Taylor Russell are going strong in their relationship. The singer and the actress continue their romance despite being busy with their professional careers, and it seems like their initial attraction has developed into a serious relationship as more time passes, with a close source to the 29-year-old musician revealing that he is crazy about the 29-year-old ‘Bones and All’ star.As revealed by an insider to Us Weekly, the pair have been spotted together at a “number of events in London this week,” with Harry even joining “Taylor to an after party last weekend” following her play ‘The Effect.’WHO IS TAYLOR RUSSELL? THE ACTRESS SPARKING ROMANCE RUMORS WITH HARRY STYLESHARRY STYLES AND TAYLOR RUSSELL SHARE SWEET PDA ON A COFFEE DATE IN LONDON“Even though they’re both busy with their careers, they support one another any chance they get,” the insider said to the publication, “Things are very serious, and Harry definitely sees a future with Taylor.”“Harry is head over heels for Taylor and loves spending as much time with her as he can,” the source explained, adding that “despite their busy schedules, they make time for each other as often as possible.”The two stars were first linked together back in June after being photographed at London’s White Cube art gallery together, and were later seen holding hands while walking around the city, with many speculating about the causal relationship.However, Taylor was then seen attending Harry’s concert in Vienna, Austria, where she danced all night and seemed very much in love with the singer.

Arnold Schwarzenegger has just published his new book. “Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life” is a memoir and a self-help book, one that’s packed with some of Schwarzenegger’s most determining life experiences and how he used them to become the man that he is today. The book’s name derives from a phrase that he’s found to be motivational over the course of his life, and is filled with tools that he hopes will be useful for readers of all sorts.

Rammstein have added a Dublin show to their 2024 European tour – you can find all the details below.The industrial metal band are due to embark on a run of huge stadium gigs next May. Stop-offs are scheduled for Prague, Barcelona, Lyon, Copenhagen and more cities throughout that month and into the summer.In the middle of the tour, Rammstein will perform at the RDS Arena in Dublin, Ireland on June 23, 2024.Tickets for the upcoming dates go on general sale at 10am BST/11am CET next Wednesday (October 18).

Corrie's Beverley Callard has revealed her heartbreak after a 'dear friend' died in her arms.The 66 year old actress, who is best-known for playing Liz McDonald on Coronation Street, recently took part in Channel 4 show Don't Look Down, which will air tonight, on Tuesday, October 10, for Stand up to Cancer.The show is hosted by Take Me Out star Paddy McGuinness, 50, and it will see nine celebs go into the Austrian Alps to learn how to high wire walk, and face a series of vertigo-inducing tasks to prepare them for one final challenge – to wire walk 90 metres above one of London’s most iconic landmarks. Speaking ahead of the show, Beverley made a heartbreaking confession, as she spoke about the personal impact that cancer has had on her life.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent France TV Distribution has enlisted a raft of major distributors worldwide for “Sugar and Stars,” a movie starring Riadh Belaïche, a social media influencer-turned-actor. The inspirational drama is based on the true story of Yazid Ichemrahem, an underdog who became a famous pastry chef.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Memento International has scored further deals on “Omen,” the feature debut of artist and musician turned director Baloji. The film world premiered at Cannes’ Un Certain Regard, where it won the New Voice Award, and was acquired by Utopia for North America. “Omen” follows Koffie, who after spending years in Belgium, returns home to the Congo to find himself confronted by his past and culture at a family event.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor The Match Factory has sold Sofia Coppola‘s “Priscilla” to distributors worldwide, the sales agency revealed Friday ahead of its North American premiere at the New York Film Festival. The film had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival last month, and won the Coppa Volpi award for best actress for Cailee Spaeny’s performance. Adding to the previously announced sales in France (ARP SAS), The Match Factory has secured distribution in Australia and New Zealand (Madman Entertainment), Spain (Elastica Films and BTeam Pictures), Switzerland (Filmcoopi), CIS (Capella Film), Scandinavia and Iceland (Nordisk Film), Poland (Best Film), Greece (Spentzos Film), Portugal (Nos Lusomundo), Baltics (Kino Pavasaris), Hungary (ADS), Middle East and North Africa (Front Row Filmed Ent.), Israel (Lev Cinemas), former Yugoslavia (MCF Megacom), Ukraine (Arthouse Traffic), Japan (GAGA Corporation), Taiwan (Moviecloud) and worldwide airline distribution (Echo Lake Distribution).

The Match Factory has announced a raft of world sales for Sofia Coppola’s biopic Priscilla ahead of its North American premiere as the Centrepiece selection of the New York Film Festival on Friday.

EXCLUSIVE: The Eternal Memory, the latest film from Oscar-nominated filmmaker Maite Alberdi (The Mole Agent), has landed a series of international deals for Dogwoof and MTV Documentary Films ahead of its UK premiere this week at the London Film Festival. 

Anna Marie de la Fuente Lisbon-based Ukbar Filmes, run by Pandora da Cunha Telles and Pablo Iraola, is prepping the period series “The Marquise of Alorna” (“A Marquesa de Alorna”), based on the eponymous bestseller by Portuguese author Maria João Lopo de Carvalho. Participating in the 2nd Iberseries & Platino Industria’s Co-Production and Financing Forum, the 6 x 50’ episode series will be directed by award-winning helmer Tiago Alvarez Marques, known for “Madre Paula” and “A Impostora.” Written by Mário Cunha, Cláudia Clemente and Rafael Afonso, the series turns on Leonor de Almeida Portugal, best known as the Marquise of Alorna, who as a poet, translator and teacher, was deemed among the first and most prominent feminists of Portugal.

They’re used to living the high life, but the nine celebrities who signed up to this year’s Stand Up To Cancer challenge are facing their tallest order yet. Host and team leader Paddy McGuinness took the brave celebs into the Austrian Alps to learn how to high wire walk, and face a series of vertigo-inducing tasks to prepare them for one final challenge – to wire walk 90 metres above one of London’s most iconic landmarks. “Some people have really struggled and there were lots of tears,” says Paddy.

Ed Meza @edmezavar The changing global strategies of streamers and their impact on the independent film sector were front and center for international industry reps at the Zurich Summit on Saturday. Sasha Bühler, Netflix’s director of film for Germany, Austria and Switzerland, Patrick Wachsberger, Black Bear president John Friedberg, John Lesher, Neon CEO Tom Quinn, Focus Features’ Kiska Higgs and CAA’s Roeg Sutherland were among the participants taking deep dives into major issues facing the global entertainment market. Commenting on changing investment strategies at Netflix, Bühler stated, “We’re available in over 190 countries and we have 238 million subscribers, very diverse, around the world, and we actively produce in 50 countries, so it’s not a one-size-fits-all approach, and there are territories that are more saturated than others.” There are definite growth markets for Netflix and the company has not slowed down its investments at all, she added.

The future of working with streamers was on the table at the Zurich Summit on Saturday amid talk that the content bubble has burst as key markets such as the U.S. reach saturation point.

Alissa Simon Film Critic Sometimes films highlight little-known events in their country of origin that wind up catalyzing a re-evaluation of their nation’s history. Finnish director Klaus Härö’s “Never Alone” is shaping up to be that sort of film. It follows the deportation from Finland of eight Austrian-Jewish refugees by the Gestapo during World War II and the work of Abraham Stiller, a pillar of the Helsinki Jewish community, who tried to stop it from happening.

Jaden Thompson “Sound of Music” fans prepare: “Something Good” is coming your way. A new version of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “The Sound of Music” soundtrack, featuring more than 40 previously unreleased tracks and unheard vocals by Christopher Plummer, will debut on Dec. 1.

Paramount+ is expanding its global Korean content slate with three new series produced through its partnership with Korea’s CJ ENM.

Showtime has set a November premiere date for comedy The Curse, starring Emma Stone, Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie. The 10-episode series will launch Friday, November 10 on streaming and on demand for Showtime and Paramount+ subscribers before making is linear debut on Showtime on Sunday, November 12 at 1 pm ET/PT. Showtime also has unveiled an expanded look at images from the series, which will have its world premiere at the 2023 New York Film Festival on Thursday, October 12, screening the first three episodes. You can see the images above and below.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Neo Sora’s concert documentary “Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus,” a standout at the Venice Film Festival, has sold for theatrical distribution in North America to Janus Films ahead of its North American premiere at the New York Film Festival. The theatrical release will be followed by a Blu-ray Disc release on the “Janus Contemporaries” label. This is the latest deal inked by London and Paris-based production, finance and sales outfit Film Constellation, following a slew of sales to Spain (Filmin), Portugal (Midas Filmes), Germany and Austria (Rapid Eye), Scandinavia (NjutaFilms), Baltics (Kino Pavasaris), South Korea (Media Castle), China (JL Vision Films), Hong Kong and Macau (Edko Films), Taiwan (Cai Chang) and Singapore (Anticipate Pictures).

Sometimes less is more… But not usually when you’re cut a check to turn in a prestigious job!

Paramount+ announced on Tuesday that its new Louis Tomlinson doc All of Those Voices will premiere exclusively on the service in the U.S. and Canada on October 4th, coming to the UK, Australia, Latin America, Brazil, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and South Korea on October 5th.

Thania Garcia Louis Tomlinson’s feature-length documentary, “All Of Those Voices” will be available to stream on Paramount+ starting Oct. 4 in the United States and Canada. The documentary, which was released in select theaters earlier this March, gives an intimate look at the former One Direction member’s life and musical career.

Arnold Schwarzenegger has long been a patriot. The action star and politician celebrated his 40th anniversary as an American citizen by sharing a video filled with images taken over the course of his life, and some of his greatest achievements, including his tenure as governor of the state of California. Arnold Schwarzenegger shares moving tribute following the death of his senseiArnold Schwarzenegger gives us a pet update, featuring his donkey, pig and dogA post shared by Arnold Schwarzenegger (@schwarzenegger)The video is made up of photos of Schwarzenegger posing alongside American icons like Sylvester Stallone, or wearing various iterations of red, white and blue.

Arnold Schwarzenegger is celebrating 40 years of being an American citizen.

For Arnold Schwarzenegger, there’s nothing more American than celebrating 40 years of U.S. citizenship with a post on social media.

th governor of California — the septuagenarian superstar can add “Life Coach” to his resumé.In “Be Useful: Seven Tools For Life” (Penguin), Schwarzenegger reveals the key rules, traits, and philosophies that have helped him on his path to happiness and show just how readers too can learn from his experience.“These tools have always worked. They will always work,” he writes. “I think of them like elements of a blueprint or a road map to a happy, successful, useful life — whatever that means for you.”The title was inspired by the words of wisdom offered by his late father, Gustav, who, whenever the young Arnold sought his counsel invariably replied: “Be useful, Arnold.”“It is the best piece of advice my father gave me, advice that stuck in my brain and never left,” he writes.

Amazon is giving all customers a free £5 voucher to spend to mark its 25th anniversary. The voucher can be claimed from 9am on Friday, September 15, but savvy shoppers will have to act quickly to take advantage, as it only lasts until midnight.

Warner Bros. Discovery Germany boss Hannes Heyelmann has become the latest to exit from Gerhard Zeiler’s international team.

Naman Ramachandran Warner Bros. Discovery executive VP and general manager for Germany, Switzerland and Austria Hannes Heyelmann has stepped down from his role. In an internal memo to staff seen by Variety, Gerhard Zeiler, WBD’s international president, wrote: “When we launched the newly merged Warner Bros.

Pete Doherty documentary Stranger In My Own Skin have been revealed. Watch full trailer for the film above.Previously announced as debuting at Zurich Film Festival, Peter Doherty — Stranger In My Own Skin is directed by the Libertines and Babyshambles singer’s wife Katia deVidas, who also plays in his other solo outfit band The Puta Madres.Now, it has been announced that the film will hit cinemas from November 9, 2023 – with screenings taking place in the UK, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, Switzerland, Belgium, Spain, the Netherlands, Poland, Canada, Ireland and Austria.A synopsis describes the feature-length documentary as “following English punk singer-songwriter and Libertines’ legendary frontman, Peter Doherty, as he plunges into the depths of addiction at the very height of his popularity.“Over a period of 10 years, the artist was intimately filmed by director-musician Katia deVidas who shot more than 200 hours of exclusive footage.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent The political backlash surrounding Agnieszka Holland’s Venice Special Jury Prize-winning refugee drama “Green Border” hasn’t kept the movie from being a hot seller. The film explores the injustice and terror perpetrated at the Polish-Belarusian border from the perspective of refugees, Polish activists and border guards.

Naman Ramachandran The 19th Zurich Film Festival promises to be a star-studded affair with plenty of Hollywood A-list talent attending. Todd Haynes will be honored with the festival’s A Tribute to… Award and will present his film “May December.” Previous recipients include Paolo Sorrentino, Wim Wenders, Olivier Assayas, Claire Denis, Michael Haneke, Oliver Stone, Maïwenn and Luca Guadagnino. “It’s a real honor to celebrate this master of American cinema.

British travellers will have to pay a fee to enter Europe next summer as post-Brexit rules come into force. From next year UK holidaymakers will need to obtain a European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) visa waiver to visit popular holiday destinations, including Spain, France and Greece.

A zookeeper in Salzburg, Austria has been crushed to death by a rhinoceros.