Queer Romance Drama ‘Solo’ by Canadian Director Sophie Dupuis Boarded by SND (EXCLUSIVE)

Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, has broken her silence after an 81 year old great-grandmother died after being hit by a police motorbike in a royal escort for the Duchess. Helen Holland passed away after "suffering multiple broken bones and massive internal injuries" during the collision, which occurred at the junction of Cromwell Road and Warwick Road in Earl's Court, in west London, on May 10. Following the news, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said today: "The Duchess of Edinburgh is deeply saddened to hear that Helen Holland has passed away.

A great-grandmother who was hit by a motorbike in Duchess Sophie's motorcade escort two weeks ago has died, her family have confirmed. Helen Holland, 81, from Birchanger in Essex, spent two weeks in hospital "fighting for her life" before succumbing to the injuries sustained on her brain.

Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo have opened up about a huge pre-wedding row, which ended with Jamie saying he would divorce Sophie after one year of marriage.The former Made In Chelsea stars, who recently tied the knot for the second time in a lavish ceremony in Spain, teased the upcoming podcast NearlyWeds episode on their Instagram page, where they joked: "Jamie’s plan to divorce Sophie after a year?!!" In the short clip, the newlyweds discussed the row as Sophie explained: "Once he said during an argument, 'urgh I've got to stay married to you for at least a year'. I was like, f**k you!" Jamie replied: "Yeah that's true.

Jamie Laing has shared a sweet video of his wedding speech, which sees the former Made In Chelsea star become emotional as he tied the knot with now-wife Sophie Habboo. The video began with a clip of Jamie walking around reading his speech as his voiceover explained: "I'm feeling nervous.

The Made in Chelsea couple Sophie Habboo and Jamie Laing said 'I do' for the second time at their lavish wedding ceremony in Spain last week and with it came a hefty price tag. And it's been no secret that Sophie's parents, Sarah Wigley and Patrique Habboo forked out for the lavish wedding in Marbella after Jamie revealed in an interview that his fiancé’s parents would kindly be footing the bill. While speaking to Nick Grimshaw and Angela Hartnett on the weekly podcast, Dish, Jamie said: "I want the big wedding.

Made In Chelsea fans were quick to spot Spencer Matthews’ sweet gesture as he carried Sophie Habboo’s wedding veil at her and Jamie Laing’s Spanish wedding over the weekend. Spencer was absent from best friend Jamie’s first wedding in Chelsea following some miscommunication between the two but, putting any awkwardness aside, Spencer was in attendance for their Spanish nuptials and even acted as master of ceremonies. Sophie, 29, and Jamie, 34, have since shared some sweet photographs and videos of their big day to their Nearly Weds podcast Instagram page and, in one video of the happy couple, Spencer, 34, could be carrying Sophie’s beautiful veil for her.

Sam Thompson has left fans laughing and crying at the same time after sharing a throwback video from Made In Chelsea. Loyal watchers the reality TV show will remember that back in 2018, before Sam was dating Zara McDermott and Sophie Habboo and Jamie Laing were a couple - Sophie and Sam dated for six months.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Maxime Rappaz’s debut film “Let Me Go,” which plays in the Cannes ACID sidebar, has been sold to Brazil and Taiwan. The film stars Cannes regular Jeanne Balibar in the lead role as a fiftysomething woman torn between her family commitments and pursuing her own desires. Every Tuesday, a neighbor takes care of Claudine’s son while she goes to a mountain hotel to meet men passing through. When one of them decides to extend his stay for her, Claudine is confused and finds herself dreaming of another life. Imovision has acquired all rights for Brazil, and will release the film in cinemas after a Brazilian festival premiere. “The mise en scène is excellent and Jeanne Balibar is extraordinary,” Jean-Thomas Bernardini, president of Imovision, commented.

Manori Ravindran Executive Editor of International In Britain, schoolchildren learning about Tudor history are taught a handy rhyme to remember the order of King Henry VIII’s six wives: “Divorced, beheaded, died. Divorced, beheaded, survived.” Hollywood has for decades been transfixed by the “beheaded” and “died” bits — essentially, the stories about women suffering — but what moviegoers are rarely reminded of is the wife who outlived Henry. In Karim Aïnouz’s hotly anticipated “Firebrand,” it’s the notorious Tudor king’s final companion, Katherine Parr, who finally takes center stage. “What’s mostly been dramatized are the wives who didn’t make it,” says Swedish star Alicia Vikander, who plays the surviving queen opposite Jude Law’s ailing monarch. “[When I read the script] I immediately thought, ‘Huh, isn’t it interesting that most people know more about the other wives.’ It’s almost like people are drawn to quite grim stories.”

Mary & George, an upcoming queer period drama, has just released the first-look images of Julianne Moore in character. In this dramatic retelling of real-life British history, the actress plays Mary Villiers, a ruthless woman who used multiple avenues to rise to the height of English society — including bribing politicians and working with criminals.

Made in Chelsea veteran, 34, revealed he is set to marry his reality TV co-star wife Sophie, 29, this Saturday, May 20 with the pair discussing all in the latest edition of their podcast, NearlyWeds. Following their engagement in December 2021, the couple launched the podcast, with new episodes released every Monday in the run up to their weddings. The couple have consistently shared insight alongside the highs and lows of their planning process.

Mum-to-be Tiffany Watson has shared that she has been forced to miss her friends and former co-stars Jamie Laing and Sophie Haboo's wedding in Spain. In an Instagram Q&A the Made In Chelsea star, 29, was asked if she'll be attending the big day, which will see the couple tie the knot for the second time after a previous ceremony in Chelsea.

Manori Ravindran Executive Editor of International Douglas Booth, Alison Pill and Iris Apatow have joined an adaptation of the Johann Wolfgang von Goethe classic “The Sorrows of Young Werther.” The film, simply titled “Young Werther,” is produced by Toronto-based film and TV outfit Wildling Pictures, which describes the project as a modern retelling of the book. Booth (“That Dirty Black Bag”) and Pill (“Scott Pilgrim vs. the World”) will take lead roles, with Apatow (“The Bubble”) also set to star along Patrick J. Adams (“Suits”). Production will begin this month in Toronto. Drawing from Goethe’s passionate personal accounts, which were first published in letter form in 1774, “Young Werther” is the story of a charmingly irresponsible and enthusiastic young man named Werther (Booth) who finds himself at the mercy of Charlotte (Pill), whose allure and commitment to her impressive fiancé Albert turns Werther’s life upside down.

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent Principal photography has wrapped in Spain’s La Rioja region on Isabel Coixet’s romantic drama “Un Amor,” a tale of obsessive passion that forces the film’s protagonist to reconsider the woman she thought she was. The 2023 Goya actress winner Laia Costa (“Lullaby”) stars opposite Hovik Keuchkerian (“Money Heist”); Film Constellation handles world sales. A sales promo will be unveiled for buyers in Cannes.  Based on the best-selling novel by Sara Mesa, selected by influential Spanish newspaper “El PaÍs” as Spain’s 2020 Book of the Year and translated into 13 languages internationally, “Un Amor” turns on Nat (Costa), 30, a translator who escapes the big city to start anew in the countryside.

Manori Ravindran Executive Editor of International Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield-led romantic drama “We Live in Time” has sold into Canada’s Sphere Films. The Montreal- and Toronto-based company has picked up Canadian rights to the drama directed by “Brooklyn” helmer John Crowley, who also directed Garfield in his breakout role in “Boy A.” The film is currently in production in London and specific plot details are being kept closely under wraps. All that’s known so far is that the pic is an immersive love story. “We Live in Time” is scripted by playwright and screenwriter Nick Payne with Benedict Cumberbatch on board as executive producer. The project is developed and produced by Studiocanal with partners at SunnyMarch including Leah Clarke, Adam Ackland and Guy Heeley. It is co-financed by Film4 and Studiocanal. International sales are handled by Studiocanal while the U.S. distribution rights have been acquired by A24.

Luke Evans and Callum Scott Howells are among the stars of upcoming BBC drama The Way from Michael Sheen, James Graham and Adam Curtis.

EXCLUSIVE: UK-French sales company Alief has added Carol Hartsell’s Hamptons-set indie romantic comedy Love… Reconsidered to its Cannes 2023 slate on the eve of the market.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Viaplay Content Distribution has closed the first raft of deals for its ambitious action drama film “Stockholm Bloodbath” directed by Mikael Håfström. Ahead of Viaplay’s official streaming premiere in 2024, “Stockholm Bloodbath” will be distributed in the Nordics by Scanbox Entertainment. It will roll out in Denmark on Jan. 18th and in Sweden and Norway on Jan. 19. Splendid Film, meanwhile, has acquired all rights for Germany, Austria and German-speaking Switzerland. “Stockholm Bloodbath” is part of Viaplay Content Distribution’s roster which will be unveiled at the Cannes Film Festival to international buyers. The company will present new and exclusive material from the film.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Elle Fanning (“The Great”), Christopher Abbott (“Poor Things”) and Nadia Tereszkiewicz (“The Crime is Mine”) are set to headline “The Maid of Orleans,” Sarah Elizabeth Mintz’s daring follow up to “Good Girl Jane.” Loosely inspired by Mintz’s real-life experiences, “The Maid of Orleans” will explore sexual power dynamics on and off set. Jessica Chastain’s Freckle Films (“The Eyes of Tammy Faye,” “George and Tammy”) is set to produce alongside Fanning’s Lewellen Pictures (“The Great,” “The Girl from Plainville”). Memento International will introduce the hot project to buyers at the Cannes Film Market. Filming is scheduled to begin early 2024 in France.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor The TV Academy better call Rhea when Emmy nominations are announced. The acclaimed actress has chosen to submit in the supporting drama actress category for the second half of the final season of “Better Call Saul,” Variety has learned exclusively. The actress joins her co-star, Carol Burnett, who will also vie for a nomination in the same category. Read: Variety’s Awards Circuit for the latest Emmy predictions in all categories. Despite the AMC “Breaking Bad” spin-off series airing last summer, it’s eligible for this year’s Primetime Emmy Awards, where it hopes to finally take home statuettes after being shut out for each of its six seasons.