Newen Studios Acquires Majority Stake In ‘Icarus’ & ‘All That Breathes’ Producer Rise Films To Expand UK Footprint

Adele has gushed about her boyfriend Rich Paul in a new interview where she spoke of how she’s “never been in love like this”. Adele, 34, finalised her divorce to ex-husband Simon Konecki, 48, last year, and is thought to have begun dating 40 year old Rich in May 2021.The Chasing Pavements songstress shares son Angelo with Simon and, while their marriage came to an end, it’s believed that they’ve remained on good terms. A year on from beginning their relationship, Rich and Adele moved in together into a stunning mansion in Beverly Hills - thought to cost them £47.5 million.

CNBC reports. The news comes after the outlet obtained a letter to investors announcing Loeb and Third Point’s new position. Following the news, Disney’ share price has risen 1.3%.

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterNexstar Media Group revealed Monday it is set acquire a 75% majority stake in the CW Network from Paramount Global and Warner Bros. Discovery, more than six months after first beginning negotiations for the deal.Warner Bros.

EXCLUSIVE: Jamie Neumann (Lovecraft Country) and Amy Darton (Sleeping Beauty) are set for heavily recurring roles in AMC’s upcoming series Invitation to a Bonfire based on the novel by Adrienne Celt of the same name. Additionally Emmy-nominated Cherien Dabis (Only Murders In The Building) has been tapped to direct the first two episodes of the six-episode series and executive produce. Premiere is slated for next year.

Endeavor’s IMG has acquired a majority stake in Barrett-Jackson, a collector car auction and live events group, for just over $261 million in a cash and stock deal.

The first trailer for Hulu’s “Wedding Season” ensures that audiences will think twice before saying “I do.” From the producers of “Broad City,” “Difficult People,” “Younger” and “Search Party,” this action-packed romantic comedy revolves around Katie and Stefan, who fall for one another at a wedding and begin an affair despite the pesky little reality that Katie is engaged. Two months later at Katie’s wedding, her new husband and his entire family are murdered.

K.J. Yossman When “The Real Mo Farah,” a documentary about the Olympic gold-winning athlete, aired on the BBC in the U.K.

EXCLUSIVE: An anthology series about the early days of the Russian invasion of Ukraine is in the works from Red Arrow Studios International and FILM.UA.

Will Packer is rooting for Will Smith.At the New York City premiere of, ET's Rachel Smith spoke with the producer, who headed up the the 2022 Academy Awards ceremony. He revealed what he thought of the 53-year-old actor's recent public apology for charging the Oscars stage and slapping Chris Rock across the face.«I love the fact that he's being so transparent about his process,» Packer said of Smith. «Clearly he is going through his own personal rehabilitation.»Showing support for the star, Packer noted, «I’m pulling for him. I’m pulling for him to continue his own process, but I think this is for him.

EXCLUSIVE: Netflix is developing Stronger (working title), a female empowerment bodybuilding drama series starring and executive produced by Insecure standout Yvonne Orji, sources tell Deadline. The project is created and written by Sheldon Turner (Up In the Air) and comes from A+E Studios where Turner and Jennifer Klein’s Vendetta Productions has a first-look deal.

We’re not surprised that Pickle Cottage has transformed into a love bubble for Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash following their fairy-tale wedding.The £1.2million property in Essex – which features regularly on Stacey’s social media – not only played host to their big day last month, it’s also where the couple welcomed Rose, their second child together. And now, we’re told that Stacey, who’s mum to Zachary, 14, and Leighton, ten, from previous relationships, as well as Rex, three, and nine-month-old Rose with Joe, is secretly hoping to expand their family, despite saying their daughter would be their last child.Stacey, 32, sadly had a miscarriage before having Rose and had previously said she and Joe – who has son Harry, 15, from a another relationship – had decided against having more children.“When we were trying to have this baby, it wasn’t the process we thought it would be,” said the TV star.“We were just so grateful to even get pregnant.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeSpoiler alert: Do not read if you haven’t watched “Waterworks,” Episode 12 of “Better Call Saul” now streaming on AMC+.It’s the episode of “Better Call Saul” that fans had been waiting to see, well, forever. The fate of Kim Wexler is finally explained in Monday night’s penultimate “Better Call Saul” episode, “Waterworks.” Through a flashback, we see Kim in Albuquerque during the “Breaking Bad” timeline — and she even interacts with Jesse Pinkman, who bums a cigarette and asks whether Saul Goodman is any good.

Marta Balaga Paris-based Tomsa Films will co-produce Andrei Epure’s first feature “Don’t Let Me Die.” The company, created in 2018, is also behind Laura Samani’s acclaimed Cannes Critics’ Week premiere “Small Body” and documentary “Zaho Zay.”“Don’t Let Me Die” follows the consequences of a woman’s death in front of her apartment building. Her neighbor, Maria, is interrogated by the police and eventually takes charge of the funeral.

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterEntertainment One is expanding its partnership with unscripted production company Creature Films by signing the “Siesta Key” producer to a multiyear overall deal, Variety has learned exclusively.The pact, which is the latest extension of a first-look deal originally signed between eOne and Mark Ford’s Creature Films in 2015, evolves the relationship into exclusive development territory and is good through 2024.Throughout their six-year partnership, Creature Films, which Variety has confirmed recently appointed Pat Lambert as head of development, and eOne have produced MTV’s “Siesta Key,” which was recently renewed for a fifth season, “Behind the Music” for Paramount+, the upcoming Paramount+ doc “The Lady and the Legend” about Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett, Amazon’s “Mary J. Blige’s My Life,” Lifetime’s “Wendy Williams: What a Mess,” BET’s “Chronicles,” A&E’s “Biggie: The Life of Notorious B.I.G.” and “Biography: Bobby Brown.” Lambert joins Creature Films as head of development from 44 Blue Productions, where he had worked since 2015.

Acquisitive VFX firm Cinesite has expanded its international footprint with the purchase of a majority stake in Squeeze, the Canadian animation house behind the Marvel series What If…?.

The Mirror. The smitten couple exchanged vows at their Essex home - known affectionately as Pickle Cottage - in front of a select few friends and family at an intimate ceremony in the sprawling garden of their countryside home. In the first image taken by Chelsea White Photography, Stacey and Joe are seen holding hands as they laugh with one another as husband and wife after finally saying their vows.

Kevin Bacon know that besides acting, he has some serious musical skills, and even has a band with his brother named The Bacon Brothers.MORE: Kyra Sedgwick stuns in purple during PDA-filled date with Kevin BaconWhile he usually shares his talent with his brother, and they are currently going through a line-up of several concerts, his latest song is all about his wife, Kyra Sedgwick.The actor made good use of his musical talent to honor his wife and family, and the music video is as sweet as it gets.WATCH: Kevin and Kyra's love storyMORE: Kevin Bacon's off-guard photo during date with Kyra Sedgwick delights fansKevin debuted Dark Chocolate Eyes, a new single in him and his brother Michael's latest EP, Erato, and the music video features never before seen clips from his and Kyra's family.The music video has a vintage, VHS camera feel to it, and the beginning of it sees the singer sit down by a wall made of rocks and start playing his red electric guitar.The second it cuts away from the shot of him singing, the video gets seriously sentimental, as it shows adorable clips of Kyra when the two were in the very beginning of their three decades long love story.A post shared by The Bacon Brothers (@baconbrosmusic)A glimpse at the sweet tribute videoIt shares a heartfelt glimpse into the early stages of their family life as well, with a shot of the actress carrying one of their children, either Sosie or Travis, and she is making silly faces at the camera.MORE: Kevin Bacon's son Travis cites 'foul memories' as reason behind latest tattooMORE: Sosie Bacon shares 'hot' new photos and she looks just like mom Kyra Sedgwick"I never glance in my rear view, unless there's a chance that I see you," he sings in the song, and in the chorus,

Naman Ramachandran Newen Studios, the Paris-headquartered production and distribution group, has taken a majority stake in London-based production house, Rise Films, the outfit behind “All That Breathes,” which won the top documentary prizes at Sundance and Cannes this year. The move is part of Newen’s premium documentary ambitions and U.K.