Netflix Acquires Animated Feature ‘The Summit Of The Gods’

Netflix is increasing its already considerable UK footprint with a new deal to lease Longcross Studios.

K.J. Yossman Streaming powerhouse Netflix has struck a deal with global asset management company Aviva Investors to operate and expand the Longcross Studios complex in Surrey, U.K.Aviva Investors, which is part of Aviva plc, previously co-owned the 380 acre site with joint partner Crest Nicholson.

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Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentNewen Group, the TF1-owned French production and distribution outfit, has acquired a 51% stake in the German production company Flare Film, whose slate includes the upcoming Sky Original show “Paradiso” and Ildikó Enyedi’s “Balaton Brigade.”Launched in 2008 by Martin Heisler, the Berlin-based company has been focusing on director-driven documentaries and films that have been showcased on the international festival circuit.

Mark Schilling Japan CorrespondentLeading Japanese distributor Gaga has acquired international sales rights for three early documentaries by Cannes Palme d’Or winner Kore-eda Hirokazu.  All three titles are available for theatrical rights only.After joining the TV Man Union production company in 1987, Kore-eda worked as an assistant director on its signature documentary programming, winning promotion to director in 1991.

BBC series Luther will be returning to screens it has been announced – but this time in the format of a film. Netflix UK confirmed the news that Idris Elba will be back to reprise the role of iconic London detective, DCI John Luther, and will be joined by actors Cynthia Erivo and Andy Serkis, with filming beginning in November of this year.

Naman Ramachandran Netflix has signed a multi-year partnership with “Unorthodox” creator Anna Winger’s production company Airlift Productions to develop and produce international drama series.The first project under the partnership will be “Transatlantic” (working title), a drama series set during the 1940 refugee crisis in Marseilles, France, inspired by the true adventures of the Emergency Rescue Committee and Julie Orringer’s 2019 novel, “The Flight Portfolio.” The series is created by

Netflix and Unorthodox creator Anna Winger and her production company Airlift Productions have set a multi-year creative partnership. The overall deal will see Winger and Airlift develop and produce international drama series for the streamer.

Australia’s out tennis star Samantha Stosur marked the 10th anniversary of her US Open singles title win with a women’s doubles crown at the US Open championships with her Chinese partner Zhang Shuai. Thirty-seven-year-old Stosur and Shuai (32), defeated teen sensations Coco Gauff and Caty McNally 6-3 3-6 6-3 on Sunday in an exciting women’s doubles final at Flushing Meadow. “We were playing against a couple of youngsters who even though they’re so young, have got quite a bit of experience, they

It is shaping up to be one of the most-buzzed-about films landing on Netflix this year and the very first trailer for Diana: The Musical is finally here.

AMC Networks’ streaming bundle AMC+ and RLJE Films have picked up the Keira Knightley holiday comedic drama Silent Night which they’ll give a day-and-date release to in theaters and exclusively on AMC+ this December in the U.S. and Canada.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“The Great British Baking Show” is coming back with new episodes on Netflix in just a few short weeks.The streamer announced Wednesday that a new season of the beloved baking competition series will debut on Sept. 24 in the U.S.

Angelique Jackson WarnerMedia OneFifty and HBO Max have partnered to acquire the independent feature “This Is Not a War Story” from director Talia Lugacy and executive producer Rosario Dawson.Lunacy wrote, directed, edited, produced and starred in the film, which also features Sam Adegoke, Danny Ramirez, Brian Delate and Frances Fisher.

Sony has announced that it has acquired Firesprite, with the UK developer becoming the fourteenth to come under the PlayStation Studios umbrella.In a blog post, head of PlayStation Studios Hermen Hulst said that he “couldn’t be more delighted to welcome Firesprite to the PlayStation Studios family,” and that “quite a few members of Firesprite come from SIE’s Studio Liverpool and we’re thrilled to welcome them back.”Despite not yet being a household name, Firesprite has a strong legacy.

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The Walking Dead's Andrew Lincoln will come back to TV following his exit from the hit zombie show in 2018. The English actor, also known for *that* card scene in Love Actually, is set to star in Guillermo del Toro's upcoming Netflix anthology horror series.