Paul Haggis Can Argue Scientology Is Behind Sex Assault Claims at NY Trial, Judge Rules

K.J. Yossman London-based longform news and podcasting outlet Tortoise Media has inked an exclusive first-look deal with Tortoise Media. The multi-year deal will see Sky potentially adapting Tortoise’s original podcasts including their investigative podcast “The Slow Newscast” into scripted and factual high-end series and/or features in the U.K., Italy, Germany and more. Tortoise will collaborate with Sky Studios during the development purpose on the Sky Original projects. Among the podcast series Tortoise Media has put out are “Sweet Bobby,” an investigation into one of the world’s most sophisticated catfishes, and “Hoaxed,” a multi-part series about one of Britain’s most   Since 2019, Tortoise Media has produced chart-topping podcast series such as “Sweet Bobby” and “Hoaxed,” their latest multi-part series exploring one of Britain’s most unusual conspiracy theories, in which an affluent London school community was torn apart by allegations of a satanic paedophile ring was in operation.

Italy’s Uffizi Galleries are suing the French fashion house Jean Paul Gaultier for damages that could reach over €100,000 (£88,000) after the company’s allegedly unauthorised use of images of Botticelli’s Renaissance masterpiece, The Birth of Venus, to adorn a range of clothing products, including T-shirts, leggings and bodices. The matter came to light earlier this year after the Uffizi in Florence was notified of the garments being advertised by Jean Paul Gaultier on its website and social media. The painting by Sandro Botticelli is the centrepiece of the Botticelli Rooms at the world-famous galleries and, according to Italian law, any use of the country’s publicly-owned art to sell merchandise requires permission and payment of a fee.

Italian producer Lorenzo Mieli gave a spirited and often humorous rundown of his career as a producer working with directors such as Luca Guadagnino and Paolo Sorrentino during a keynote talk at the London Film Festival Monday.

Jared Leto is set to play fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld in a biopic about his life and career.The musician and actor, who recently starred in House Of Gucci, will also produce the biopic alongside partner Emma Ludbrook via their production company Paradox.According to Women’s Wear Daily, the storyline is under wraps but the film will delve into the “key relationships in Karl Lagerfeld’s life, told through an unpredictable lens, much like the man himself”.Speaking to the outlet, Leto said: “There are a multitude of relationships to explore. Karl had a career that spanned 50-plus years so both personally and professionally he was close to a number of people.

A bunch of celebs were in attendance at a wedding in Italy this week!

Måneskin have announced a last-minute intimate show in London.The Italian rockers will perform at the 500-capacity Underworld in Camden Town tomorrow night (October 6) to mark the release of their new single, ‘The Loneliest’ (out this Friday, October 7). Måneskin are due onstage at 9pm, and will play a 45-minute set.Tickets will be available for free on a first come, first-served basis at the venue’s box office tomorrow.

Former Manchester United attacker Paul Ince has suggested that people are making defender Harry Maguire a 'scapegoat' and backed the England international to come through his current difficult period.

Calvin Harris and his fiancé Vick Hope enjoyed a loved-up birthday weekend in Italy as she celebrated her 33rd birthday.

Anna Marie de la Fuente In what is expected to be a surefire hit, Buendia Estudios revealed an upcoming TV series adaptation of Antonio Gala’s erotic novel, “La Pasion Turca.” The popular novel was last adapted into a hit feature film in 1994 with the late Vicente Aranda directing and Andres Vicente Gomez of Lolafilms producing. It starred singer-actress Ana Belen in what is considered her most successful film. Buendia Estudios’ director general Ignacio Corrales and editorial director Sonia Martínez jointly announced the new project at the 2nd edition of the Iberseries & Platino Industria television event in Madrid. The new six-episode series set to air on Spanish free-to-air channel Antena 3 and streamer AtresPlayer Premium will start shooting by the end of October in Turkey for seven weeks before moving to Madrid. The cast will be made up of Spanish, Turkish and Italian talent.

Tom Hardy To Narrate Sky And Netflix Nature Doc ‘Predators’

Brent Lang Executive Editor Giorgia Meloni is poised to become the next prime minister of Italy. With her victory will come the country’s most far-right government since Benito Mussolini and the National Fascist Party ruled during World War II. If exit polls are correct, Meloni will become the first female prime minister of Italy. Her Brothers of Italy party is projected to win between 22% to 26% of the vote, which would allow her to outflank Enrico Letta, the centre left politician who is her nearest rival. Brothers of Italy are expected to form a coalition government with Matteo Salvini’s League and Silvio Berlusconi’s Forza Italia. Final results are expected on Monday morning.

Manchester City star Phil Foden can help fire England to a hugely important Nations League win in Italy on Friday night.

The world is waiting for you, so says longtime Amazing Race host Phil Keoghan, who is once again gearing up for another season of the Emmy-winning CBS series.