Annika Pham Zurich-based First Hand Films has snapped up the Norwegian documentary “Trust Me” – about a Justin Bieber concert fraudster.
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Manori Ravindran International Editor“Everyone Is Doing Great,” the comedy created by “One Tree Hill” alumni James Lafferty and Stephen Colletti, is heading to Paramount Plus outside the U.S.The ViacomCBS-backed SVOD has picked up streaming rights to the eight-part Hulu series for the Nordics and Latin America — a deal that marks the show’s first international sale. Endeavor Content is handling the U.S.
Annika Pham Zurich-based First Hand Films has snapped up the Norwegian documentary “Trust Me” – about a Justin Bieber concert fraudster.
Danny Elfman has announced ‘Big Mess’, his first new solo album in 37 years – you can listen to Elfman’s new song ‘True’ below.The renowned film and TV composer, whose credits include Tim Burton’s Batman films, Good Will Hunting and The Simpsons, is gearing up to release his first non-soundtrack solo studio album since 1984’s ‘So-Lo’.‘Big Mess’ is set for release on June 11 via ANTI- and Epitaph.
John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentAcademy Award winning director Juan José Campanella (“The Secret in Their Eyes”) has gone into production in Mexico on the first title from ViacomCBS International Studios (VIS) for Paramount Plus, “Los Enviados,” an eight-part series action thriller about “two men searching for their souls,” the director told Variety.VIS has shared in exclusivity with Variety some first photos from the shoot.First fruit of a first look deal between VIS and
Makeup and special effects artist Cleve Hall, whose work included Ghoulises, Twisted Nightmare and Book of Fire, has died. Hall’s publicist, Mike Arnold confirmed the artist’s death to Deadline. He died Wednesday from a heart attack at St. Joseph’s Hospital. He was 61.
Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaDiscovery Plus has acquired “Citizen Penn,” a look at the humanitarian efforts of Sean Penn and a team of volunteers to help Haitians in the wake of the devastating 2010 earthquake.The documentary will premiere on the subscription streaming service on May 6. “Citizen Penn” was written and directed by Don Hardy and produced by Hardy and Shawn Dailey.
Manori Ravindran International EditorAll3Media is believed to be in late-stage discussions to buy “The Cry” producer NENT Studios U.K., the production and distribution outfit formerly known as DRG.Sources tell Variety that the Liberty Global and Discovery-backed super-indie — whose programming portfolio includes dramas “It’s a Sin” and “Fleabag,” as well as reality show “The Circle” and Oscar-nominated film “1917” — is in exclusive closed-door talks with NENT Studios U.K., which has been on the
Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorFilmmaker Woody Allen, whose career has been marred by sexual abuse allegations made in 1992 by his daughter, Dylan Farrow, has granted a rare interview that will be streamed on Paramount Plus as part of a broader “CBS Sunday Morning” package.CBS News says the interview, recorded in July of last year, represents Allen’s first in-depth television interview in nearly three decades.
Hailey Bieber is always there for her man and in this case, she literally is. In this exclusive clip from Justin Bieber's virtual iHeartRadio album release party for his new album, , Justin is being interviewed about the album and future collaborations when Hailey walks in the room.«Sorry, my wife is just walking in,» Justin tells the interviewers.
Hailey Bieber is always there for her man and in this case, she literally is. In this exclusive clip from Justin Bieber's virtual album release party for his new album, , Justin is being interviewed about the album and future collaborations when Hailey walks in the room.«Sorry, my wife is just walking in,» Justin tells the interviewers.
Paramount+. The streaming service — which features a library of more than 20,000 episodes and movies from the ViacomCBS family, including BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and more — has been rebranded, with new original content.If you're a CBS All Access subscriber, your account will transfer to a Paramount+ account on launch day, but even if you're not, here's everything you need to know about it, including price (as well as how to get 50% off for the first year)
MBC, the Saudi-owned Middle East TV giant, is to co-produce and co-finance the upcoming Gerard Butler action thriller Kandahar, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. While no figures were provided, Peter Smith, managing director of MBC's production arm MBC Studios, told THR that the company was making a "substantial investment" in the film.
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launch of Paramount+, the rebranded streaming platform from ViacomCBS, by rocking out some of the more iconic looks from TV series, news outlets and films featured on the platform. Check out these epic looks!Crystal Methyd - Dora The Explorer“Dora taught me it’s okay to ask for help, to celebrate the little victories in life, and to stand up for what is right.
Joe Otterson TV ReporterDianne Wiest is set to star opposite Jeremy Renner in the Paramount Plus series “Mayor of Kingstown” from Taylor Sheridan, Variety has learned.The series follows the McLusky family – power brokers in Kingstown, Michigan where the business of incarceration is the only thriving industry. Tackling themes of systemic racism, corruption and inequality, the series provides a look at their attempt to bring order and justice to a town that has neither.
Antonio Ferme editorIn today’s TV news roundup, Paramount Plus set the release date for the seventh and final season of “Younger,” and Mindy Kaling has joined the cast of “Monsters At Work.”Paramount Plus announced that the seventh and final season of “Younger” will premiere on April 15. The first four episodes will be available to stream at premiere, while the remaining eight episodes will drop weekly on Thursdays. Additionally, the full season will air on TV Land later this year.
Korean media group Next Entertainment World has partnered with L.A.’s Library Pictures International, signing a three-year co-financing slate for the production of Korean-language films.