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Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Middle East streamer OSN+ is joining forces with Anghami, the Arab world’s rival to Spotify, in what is being touted as a landmark deal. The combination of OSN+ and Anghami will become the first platform in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to provide customers premium movies, TV series and music.

William Earl Turkish telenovela “Yargi,” German miniseries “The Empress,” Mexican drama “La Caída” and actor Martin Freeman were among the top winners at the 51st annual International Emmy Awards, held Monday at the New York Hilton Midtown. All told, the International Emmys recognized TV programs from across the continents, with strong showings from the U.K. and Australia.

French studio Federation’s new theatrical sales arm Ginger & Fed and Paris-based genre specialist WTFilms have unveiled a slew of AFM deals for apocalyptic thriller Survive.

First Dates star Fred Sirieix has addressed hair transplant rumours as he gets set to adjust to life in the I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! jungle. Fred, who is also known for his travel series with Gordon Ramsay and Gino D'Acampo, is among the 10 celebrities who have headed Down Under to swap their home comforts for bushtucker trials, rice and beans and the occasional treat from Kiosk Kev. But before heading into the I’m A Celeb jungle, fans of the show were given the chance to get to know the campmates a little better - with Fred taking the opportunity to speak about a rumour that he’d once read about himself.

Josie Gibson gave fans a sneak peek of the luxury Turkish holiday she went on, ahead of entering I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!. The 38 year old This Morning presenter stayed at the epic Lara Barut hotel in Antalya with her son Reggie, five, and other family members during the October half-term break.

Goalkeeper Altay Bayindir has joked that Manchester United are by far the best supported English team in Turkey and that no one else comes second.

Your smile is one of the best things you'll ever wear, and is often the very first thing people notice about you.

EXCLUSIVE: UTA has signed Ilker Çatak, the writer-director behind Germany’s official International Feature Oscar entry The Teachers’ Lounge, for representation in all areas.

appearing on “The Kelly Clarkson Show.” “Nine guests canceled because somebody got sick. So … I called up my chef friend and I said, ‘We’re not doing Thanksgiving.'” According to the lifestyle guru, she has cooked several turkeys on various TV programs and was getting tired of preparing the dish anyway. “I’ve also cooked 14 turkeys already for my TV show, and I still have to [cook] one more turkey on the ‘Today’ show,” Stewart continued.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter “Hunger Games” prequel “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” is expected to emerge victorious in this weekend’s box office battle royale. It’s competing against two fellow newcomers, Universal and DreamWorks Animation’s threequel “Trolls Band Together” and Sony’s gory thriller “Thanksgiving,” in this crowded pre-Turkey Day corridor.

Tanyel Revan has announced that she is engaged, just ten months after she appeared on Love Island. The TV star, 27, reunited with her now-fiance Ediz, 31, after she left the villa after failing to find love during her stint on the ITV2 show. However, it was not long before she and Ediz had rekindled their romance, which had ended some time before her appearance on the dating show, and she later left fans shocked when she declared she had found her "soulmate" shortly after leaving the villa.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Matteo Garrone’s “Io Capitano” is getting a special screening on Wednesday in Brussels, where hundreds of EU parliament members will watch the timely immigration drama on which Pathè has announced a slew of sales. The film, which is Italy’s Oscar candidate for best international feature film, world premiered to strong reviews in September at Venice Film Festival, where it won best director for Garrone and best emerging actor for its co-star Seydou Sarr.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief “Deep Sea,” an innovative Chinese-made animation film that has played the international festival circuit throughout this year, will release in North American theaters later this month. Theatrical rights were acquired by Viva Films from Netherlands-China sales outfit Fortissimo Films. Viva plans an outing on Nov.

Caroline Brew editor Seven veterans who have transitioned into various careers and pursuits that inspire others were honored in “Variety Salute to Service” presented by the History Channel. Marine Corp and Navy veteran Montel Williams hosted this year’s special, which premiered Monday on the History Channel and was produced by A+E Factual Studios. Williams explained that the veterans highlighted are those who, “continued to answer the call of duty long after their act of service was done.” He first introduced Jeremy Locke, Sgt.

Caroline Brew editor Film Movement has acquired the U.S. rights to Maciek Hamela’s “In the Rearview,” following its Cannes Film Festival and Toronto International Film Festival premieres. Film Movement has a theatrical release and awards campaign planned with the documentary’s producers and Polish Film Institute, which co-financed the film.

Little Mix star Perrie Edwards put her incredible figure on display in new bikini photos as she enjoyed some downtime in Antalya, Turkey, with her family recently.The singer, 30, has been spending time in Turkey after her fiancé Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, 30, signed a three-year deal with football club Besiktas earlier this year, following his departure from Liverpool FC. Perrie, who shares son Axel, two, with footballer Alex, posed for photos beside a swimming pool in a brown bikini as she soaked up the sun on Saturday, with her fans and fellow celebrity pals branding her "gorgeous" on Instagram. Little Mix bandmate Leigh-Anne Pinnock commented: "Divine," as Perrie's fans flocked to compliment her.

A dog owner believes his hound is the biggest in the UK - with the four legged friend weighing the same as a baby elephant. Two-year-old Abu, a Turkish Malakli, stands at 7ft 2in when on his hind legs and weighs just over 18 stone.

Married at First Sight UK star Gemma Rose Barnes has announced she’s expecting her first child with boyfriend Jordan Bish.

A mum says a family trip to Turkey turned into a horror holiday after being told she had a potentially life-threatening condition. Rebecca Payne says she was assured by doctors in the UK she was healthy enough to make the trip abroad with her husband and two children.

Former midfielder Paul Scholes believes last month's 3-2 defeat by Galatasaray at Old Trafford is the result that Manchester United could end up ruing as they face an uphill struggle to make it into the Champions League knockout stages.

Marcus Rashford will miss Manchester United's Champions League clash with Galatasaray later this month after being sent-off in the first half of Wednesday night's tussle with FC Copenhagen at Parken Stadium.

British women are the world's biggest binge drinkers, a new report says. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) compared alcohol consumption across 33 countries.

Peter Chernin’s spending continues.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer The Roots founders Questlove and Black Thought‘s have sold a significant stake in their production company Two One Five Entertainment to Peter Chernin’s content studio The North Road Company. Under the pact, North Road will finance future film, TV and other creative projects from Two One Five, which previously produced the Oscar-winning documentary “Summer of Soul,” “The League” and “Descendent.” The partnership will also see North Road helping Two One Five expand its scripted slate after years of mainly focusing on unscripted content.

Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu is on a whirlwind adventure and openly admits “life feels like a dream” when we catch up with the star. And it’s no wonder considering everything she’s ticked off her list since the 29 year old left the Love Island villa with boyfriend Davide Sanclimenti. Speaking of Davide, the British-Turkish star confirms she and the 27 year old who found love in 2022 on the hit ITV dating show are ‘better than ever.’ “We’re very good thank you,” she exclusively spills as we ask her when she visits the BPerfect Cosmetics store in the Enoch Shopping Centre, Glasgow.

Naman Ramachandran Katrina Kaif stars alongside Salman Khan in Yash Raj Films’ “Tiger 3,” the latest film in producer Aditya Chopra’s spy universe. The spy universe kicked off with the Tiger franchise, starring Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif, beginning with “Ek Tha Tiger” (2012) and “Tiger Zinda Hai” (2017) and continued with “War” (2019), starring Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff and “Pathaan” (2023), starring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone. In the Tiger franchise, Salman Khan plays Avinash Singh Rathore, AKA Tiger, who belongs to Indian intelligence agency RAW and Kaif plays Zoya Humaini Rathore, an ex-agent from Pakistan’s ISI.

Summer may be little more than a distant memory now, but as the cold Autumnal nights roll in- already many of us are looking ahead to where we can jet off to next. All year long our favourite stars have been dropping ideas and inspiration on their social feeds, drip feeding eager travellers with insights into their lavish holidays.

Good afternoon Insiders, Max Goldbart here. The clocks have gone back and it’s getting chilly but we’re here to warm your week with the very latest news and analysis. Read on and sign up here.

Let the feast begin: Thanksgiving releases and awards season contenders, Disney‘s Wish and Apple Original Films and Sony‘s Napoleon are set to open over the Wednesday to Sunday holiday stretch with respective grosses of $50M+ and $24M+. Both movies open on Thanksgiving eve, Nov. 22.

BBC Studios Builds Team In Western Europe

The countdown to Christmas is officially on and retailers have wasted no time in launching their Christmas adverts for the 2023 festive season. Marks & Spencer led the way on 1 November with the release of its very honest festive campaign featuring Hannah Waddingham and Sophie Ellis-Bextor, and there's plenty more ads to come.

Welcome to Deadline’s International Disruptors, a feature where we’ll shine a spotlight on key executives and companies outside of the U.S shaking up the offshore marketplace. This week, we’re talking to Turkish TV powerhouse Tims & B Productions. The company is coming off the back of launching new drama Another Love in Mipcom last month andSelin Arat, Director of International Operations at the company reveals what next steps are for the prolific producer and why Turkish TV content will continue to punch above its weight in the international arena.  

Welcome to Global Breakouts, Deadline’s fortnightly strand in which we shine a spotlight on the TV shows and films killing it in their local territories. The industry is as globalized as it’s ever been, but breakout hits are appearing in pockets of the world all the time and it can be hard to keep track… So, we’re going to do the hard work for you.

Black Friday is an exciting time for travellers as holiday companies and airlines jostle to offer the very best cut-price deals. With the likes of British Airways, easyJet, TUI and Jet2 expected to offer big savings when Black Friday falls on November, 24, it could be the perfect time to book your next getaway.

Ed Meza @edmezavar Quiver Distribution has picked up Uwe Boll’s crime drama “First Shift” for the U.S., Canada and selected international territories. The pic, which stars Kristen Renton (“Sons of Anarchy”) and Gino Anthony Pesi (“Shades of Blue”) as two mismatched New York City cops forced to work as partners, has also sold in Eastern Europe, Benelux, the Commonwealth of Independent States, Turkey and the Baltics.

Ellise Shafer Hakan Günday and Onur Saylak, the writer-director team behind hit Turkish series “Persona,” have signed with CAA for representation. The highest-rated show in Turkey, “Persona” premiered its first season in 2018 and production on the highly-anticipated Season 2 recently wrapped. It will air on Turkish streaming platform GAIN later this year.