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A shopkeeper nicknamed ‘Rambo’ told how he fought off a gun-toting robber who has been jailed for eight years over the terrifying raid on his store. Khalid Mehmood, 65, disarmed the masked thug with his bare hands after the pistol was pointed at him during the hold-up in Edinburgh.

Riz Ahmed (Sound of Metal) has been tapped for a role in the newest film from Wes Anderson, Deadline can confirm.

EXCLUSIVE: Jack O’Connell (Ferrari) is in talks to star opposite Michael B. Jordan in Ryan Coogler‘s untitled event film for Warner Bros, sources tell Deadline.

CBS has set the date for the 51st Annual Daytime Emmys.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Studiocanal, the European powerhouse behind “Paddington,” has created a genre label dedicated to the development, production and distribution of horror, thriller, sci fi and action films and TV series. The company has hired Jed Benedict, a well-known executive who previously worked for the U.K. distribution banner Elysian Film Group, to run the new label.

Brent Lang Executive Editor Black Bear has hired Courtney L. Cunniff as senior vice president of film.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent As the European Film Market starts to unwind, the verdict is already in: Even if global economics are rocky, buyers are back and on the lookout. This week, dealmaking has been happening on both star-driven packages as well as arthouse and foreign-language movies.

Will Aaron Taylor-Johnson be the next James Bond? As speculation on that casting continues, the “Kraven The Hunter” actor has a new upcoming picture: “Fuze,” which sees him reunite with director David Mackenzie. READ MORE: The 100 Most Anticipated Films Of 2024 But “Fuze” isn’t a medieval period piece like 2018’s “Outlaw King.” Instead, Mackenzie will direct Taylor-Johnson in a contemporary heist thriller set in London.

Margot Robbie won a best acting award while her film Barbie won for best ensemble at Saturday’s 26th AnnualFamily Film and TV Awards, hosted by The Talk‘s Akbar Gbajabiamila and Amanda Kloots.

CBS has revealed the full list of nominations and hosts for the 26th annual Family Film and TV Awards planned for Jan. 27.

By now, you should be aware that Nick Cave is more than just a singer/songwriter, artist, and musician. On top of his many bands, The Bad Seeds, Birthday Party, and his solo projects, Cave has been involved in dozens of film projects; he and creative partner Warren Ellis have scored over two dozen films—for filmmakers like John Hillcoat, David McKenzie, David Michôd, and Taylor Sheridan—and he’s been the featured player in two documentaries by Andrew Dominik (Cave and Ellis’ score to the “Assassination of Jesse James” remains one of the decades best).

Angelique Jackson Range Media Partners has signed Justin Piasecki, one of Variety’s 10 screenwriters to watch for 2023, for representation. Piasecki broke onto the scene with his 2016 Academy Nicholl Fellowship winning script “Last Meals” (formerly “Death of An Ortolan”) which is slated to go into production soon, starring Samuel L. Jackson and Boyd Holbrook, with Morgan Freeman’s Revelations producing.

John Woo is giving his take on superhero movies and making it clear he’s not in favor of the films coming out of Marvel and DC Studios.

EXCLUSIVE: Lily James has signed with UTA for representation. James had signed with CAA last fall but the over summer made her return to her long-time agency.

EXCLUSIVE: Nicole Kidman hadn’t figured on taking an acting role in the latest entry in the Taylor Sheridan universe, Special Ops: Lioness. Then she got hooked.

Manori Ravindran Executive Editor of International Christina Hendricks will lead the psychological thriller “Reckoner,” which will be sold at the Cannes Film Festival this month. The project is written and directed by Nissar Modi (“Z for Zacharian”), who will be making his big screen directorial debut. In the film, an affluent woman’s carefully constructed life is disrupted by a young man connected to a tightly-held secret from her past. The film is based on a short story by late writer Rachel Ingalls and will be produced by XYZ Films and Two & Two Pictures, with XYZ Films financing. XYZ Films has also added “Reckoner” to its New Visions slate of films, with world sales launching in Cannes.

EXCLUSIVE: Avatar: The Way of Water star Sam Worthington has joined Oscar winner Riz Ahmed and Emmy nominee Lily James in thriller Relay, which began filming this week in New York and New Jersey.

EXCLUSIVE: Range Media Partners on Monday announced its signing of award-winning actor, producer, writer and director Ben Foster for management.

Riz Ahmed and Lily James are joining forces for the contemporary thriller “Relay,” which will be presented to buyers at European Film Market in Berlin.David Mackenzie, who helmed the Oscar-nominated “Hell or High Water,” will direct from a script he wrote with Justin Piasecki. Production begins in New York and New Jersey in April 2023.“Relay” stars Ahmed as Tom, a “fixer” whose specialty is brokering major payoffs between corrupt corporations and the individuals who threaten to ruin them.

Mark this one down as a most-anticipated upcoming project. “Hell Or High Water” director David Mackenzie‘s next outing is “Relay,” a corporate thriller with Riz Ahmed and Lily James to star.

EXCLUSIVE: We’re not quite done yet with the European Film Market packages, with a nice one coming together at the eleventh hour as Oscar winner Riz Ahmed and Baby Driver star Lily James have been set to lead thriller Relay for director David Mackenzie (Hell or High Water).

Game of Thrones star James Cosmo has spoken of the "magical quality" of films shot in his homeland as Scotland's tourist board launches its new guide to big screen locations.

The Entertainment Tonight duo of Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner are set to host the 49th annual Daytime Emmy Awards, which CBS will air June 24. Both are first-timers for the gig.

Jeff Bezos may be a billionaire, but the way he spends his Sundays isn’t that different than the rest of us.The Amazon founder was spotted in New York City on Sunday, May 1, taking a sweet stroll with his girlfriend, Lauren Sanchez. The couple, who have been linked since 2019, were flashing huge smiles while on their shopping trip, paying a visit to Brunello Cucinelli in SoHo.For the outing, the pair kept their outfits simple and chic, both wearing basic peices that are super versatille. Sanchez started her look with a white button-up, tucking her top into some form-fitting light wash jeans and a paire of pointy-toe beige flats.

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez spent their Sunday afternoon with some retail therapy in New York City. The 58-year-old Amazon founder and his 52-year-old girlfriend were spotted shopping at Brunello Cucinelli in SoHo. The couple, who have been dating since 2019, were all smiles on the shopping excursion, while Bezos chatted on the phone.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorWelcome to this week’s “Just for Variety.”Andrew Garfield is ready to take a break. The actor has been going nonstop for the past year or so with “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” and “Tick, Tick … Boom!” Now, he can be seen in “Under the Banner of Heaven,” FX’s limited series adaptation of Jon Krakauer’s 2003 true-crime book of the same name.

Hulu has set an April premiere date for FX limited series Under the Banner of Heaven, from Oscar winner Dustin Lance Black. Inspired by Jon Krakauer’s true crime bestseller, Under the Banner of Heaven, starring Oscar nominee Andrew Garfield and Daisy Edgar-Jones, will launch April 28 exclusively on Hulu in the U.S. It will follow on Star+ in Latin America and Disney+ under the Star banner in all other territories. The premiere will feature the first two episodes, with a new episode available weekly for the next five weeks. FX also released a first-look photo above.

David Mackenzie’s “Hell Or High Water” was, pun intended, a high watermark for genre filmmaking in 2016. The low-budget neo-Western became a critical darling straight out of the gate after it premiered at the Un Certain Regard section of the Cannes Film Festival that year.

The CW is bringing back three of its popular alternative series for the 2022-23 broadcast season. The network has renewed Penn & Teller: Fool Us and Masters of Illusion for a ninth season and World’s Funniest Animals for a third season. Premiere dates are TBA.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“Penn & Teller: Fool Us,” “Masters of Illusion,” and “World’s Funniest Animals” have all been renewed at The CW.The three unscripted shows will now officially return for the 2022-2023 season. Premiere dates for all three will be announced at a later date.

Fox is developing a television version of Taylor Sheridan-penned feature film Hell or High Water.

As a new year begins, a bevy of new titles are now available to stream on Netflix. It can be daunting trying to figure out what to watch on the streaming service, and narrowing the selection down to what’s been newly added is an easy way way ensure you’re finding something you haven’t seen before (or haven’t seen in a long time).Below, we’ve assembled a list of the best new movies on Netflix in January 2022.

In case you’re unaware, Academy Award-nominated screenwriter Taylor Sheridan has gone from writing hits for Denis Villeneuve (“Sicario“) and David Mackenzie (“Hell Or High Water“), to directing his own films (this year’s “Those Who Wish Me Dead” with Angelina Jolie), to creating his own TV empire over at Paramount+.

Director David Mackenzie is heading to FX to helm a new crime series after making a string of feature films such as the robbery thriller “Hell or High Water,” the Scottish historical epic “The Outlaw King,” and the prison drama “Starred Up.” READ MORE: David Mackenzie Talks Re-Editing ‘Outlaw King,’ Shrugs Off ‘Braveheart’ Comparisons, & Thinks Theaters Are Overrated [Interview] A report from Variety has revealed that Mackenzie will bring his extensive directing experience to FX’s “Under The

FX has ordered a limited series based on Jon Krakauer’s Mormon crime drama Under the Banner of Heaven with Andrew Garfield and Daisy Edgar-Jones starring.

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