Religion of Sports Acquires Manish Pandey’s Jiva Maya, Producer of ‘Lucky!’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor DR Sales has sold Canadian distribution rights for Norwegian director Tonje Hessen Schei’s “Praying for Armageddon” to LevelFilm. The deal was revealed follows the film’s North American premiere at Hot Docs Film Festival. The film made its world premiere in CPH:DOX. The film explores the power and influence of powerful U.S. fundamentalist evangelicals as they aim to fulfil the biblical prophecy of Armageddon. With close quarters journalism, the feature documentary embeds with American believers who prepare for the Holy War and exposes how powerful megachurch pastors call for the “final battle” that they believe will trigger the Second Coming of Christ. A deep dive into power and policy, the film unveils how politicians driven by faith embrace Israel as the key to their prophetic vision for the end of days. At any cost.

Maya Jama looked incredible as she showed off her abs in a pink bikini while on a luxury getaway. Taking to Instagram Stories, the Love Island presenter, who recently wowed in a 90s mermaid-like denim dress, shared a video as she danced in her hotel's bathroom mirror to the song Sweetheart by Jermaine Dupri and Mariah Carey. Going makeup free, Maya, 28, oozed confidence and wrote alongside the clip: "The healthiest & most at peace I've ever felt tbh." Maya told her followers that her two-piece bikini was by her friend's brand Strait the Label, as she added: "She's launching sooon." The star - who has not disclosed her holiday location - also made sure to clear up that she didn't suffer a wardrobe malfunction.

Olivia Ponton has something on her mind, she does not keep it to herself. She says it then blasts it on TikTok or Instagram for her 11 million followers.“It’s not easy,” the 20-year-old Sports Illustrated model told The Post on a recent spring day ahead of Coachella.

Naman Ramachandran English Football [soccer] League (EFL) clubs have unanimously approved a record domestic rights deal with broadcaster Sky Sports worth £935 million ($1.1 billion) over a five-year period. More than 1,000 matches will be broadcast each season – a record number of games for any club soccer agreement. Running from the 2024-25 season to the 2028-29 season, the arrangement will be made up of guaranteed payments of £895 million and £40 million in marketing benefits. The new deal represents a 50% increase on the value of the current rights agreement. A total of 1,059 EFL games will be broadcast exclusively across existing Sky Sports channels or live via a Sky Sports streaming destination available on TV and mobile devices. Each season, Sky Sports will broadcast a minimum of: 328 Sky Bet Championship matches; 248 Sky Bet League One matches; 248 Sky Bet League Two matches; all 15 Play-Off matches; all 93 Carabao Cup matches; and all 127 EFL Trophy matches.

A lucky player has won a huge £46 million jackpot in the EuroMillions draw. Brits will be eagerly checking their national lottery tickets up and down the country with Friday's draw made and the chance to become a multi-millionaire.

Their rainbow baby! Maya Vander and her husband, Dave Miller, are expecting a child nearly one year after suffering a miscarriage.

Selling Sunset alum Maya Vander is pregnant. The real estate agent and reality star told The U. S.

Selling Sunset's Maya Vander has announced that she is nine months pregnant. The 39-year-old is expecting her third child one year after suffering a stillbirth. In a statement shared with The U.S.

Maya Vander has some exciting family news. The Selling Sunset alum is pregnant!

star Maya Vander is pregnant after suffering a miscarriage last June.ET confirmed the happy news Thursday, which comes after a string of devastating pregnancy losses for the real estate agent. Last year, Vander shared the heartbreaking news that she had a miscarriage at 10 weeks, just six months after going through a stillbirth the year prior.Taking to her Instagram Story at the time, Vander posted a photo of Aiden, her 4-year-old son, sleeping.

Frameline Film Festival will open with a screening of the Sofia Coppola-produced movie “Fairyland.” The 11-day, LGBTQ-focused festival will return to San Francisco and Oakland from June 14-24. “Fairyland” will be followed by the festival’s Oakland Centerpiece event, which will screen “Cora Bora” on June 15. Its Pride Kickoff screening will be of “God Save the Queens” on June 22.

Billie Eilish is giving fans a star-studded glimpse into the annual Met Gala.

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue model! The 52-year-old made her debut in this year’s body-baring summer edition and she admitted on a recent episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” that she started “freaking out” when she got the “holy grail” of modeling jobs. The late-night talk show host, 55, presented a photo of Lakshmi from her photoshoot where she sported a yellow bikini.Kimmel then asked her if it was “meaningful” to be in the sports magazine’s annual swimsuit printing.“Yeah, it’s definitely meaningful,” the “Easy Exotic” writer said.

Maya Hawke is hitting the red carpet.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Australian filmmaker Sari Braithwaite’s documentary feature film “Because We Have Each Other,” which has its North American premiere at Hot Docs on Sunday, has been picked up for international sales by Alief. An intimate documentary five years in the making, “Because We Have Each Other” chronicles the life of Janet and Buddha and their five adult children. They’re a neurodiverse family on the working-class fringe. With too many pets and a whole lot of bills to pay, they’re dreaming of bigger futures in a society that refuses to see them. Life has been hard, and blended families can be messy. But amidst the chaos, their love is as real as it is unconventional.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle Editor “Younger” star Miriam Shor has been cast in Bradley Cooper’s Leonard Bernstein biopic, “Maestro.” Shor exclusively tells Variety that she is playing actor and model Cynthia O’Neal, a friend of the legendary musician and his wife Felicia Montealegre. Cooper directed the Netflix film, co-wrote it with Josh Singer and stars as Bernstein. Carey Mulligan portrays Montealegre. “I play Cynthia O’Neal, who was a very good friend of the Bernsteins, particularly his wife, Felicia,” Shor said Thursday night at the Los Angeles premiere of her and Cooper’s latest film, “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.” “I mean, that was unbelievable. Because an actor who also directs, to get to work with Bradley… he’s a savant. It’s miraculous. So that was really special, I was really grateful.”

After unveiling a first look at A Quiet Place: Day One here at CinemaCon, John Krasinski teed up a peek at his original family comedy/drama IF. He also announced voice cast including Matt Damon, Jon Stewart, Emily Blunt, Maya Rudolph, Sam Rockwell, Sebastian Maniscalco, Christopher Meloni, Richard Jenkins, Awkwafina and Vince Vaughn.

A mermaid-esque Maya Jama was in attendance at the Amina Muaddi dinner at London establishment The Twenty Two on Wednesday evening.The 28 year old Love Island presenter slotted into a 90s style skintight, partly distressed denim maxi dress for the occasion, with silver heels and a matching bracelet completing her stunning ensemble. Game Of Thrones star Maisie Smith, Metallic Inc founder Alex Sossah, trans activist Kai-Isaiah Jamal, French model Tina Kunakey and filmmaker Dexter Navy were also out for the event.This comes after Maya was forced to announce that her "boobs are real" on social media, with a troll suggesting she's "unnatural" and must've gone under the knife.

Ethan Shanfeld Bob Odenkirk is trading Cinnabon for Italian beef, as the “Better Call Saul” star has joined Season 2 of FX’s delicious hit dramedy series “The Bear,” Variety has learned exclusively from sources. Character details for Odenkirk are being kept under wraps, but the actor is said to be boarding the show in a guest role. FX and reps for Odenkirk declined to comment. “The Bear,” which will premiere its second season in June, stars Jeremy Allen White as Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto, an elite chef who returns home to run his family’s Chicago sandwich shop after his older brother dies by suicide. Ayo Edebiri, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Lionel Boyce, Liza Colón-Zayas, Edwin Lee Gibson, Corey Hendrix, Matty Matheson, Richard Esteras and Jose M. Cervantes comprise “The Bear’s” chaotic kitchen staff, while Abby Elliott stars as Carmy’s sister, Natalie.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Berlin-based sales agent M-Appeal has come on board to sell “Power Alley,” the debut film by Brazilian filmmaker Lillah Halla, which will world premiere in Cannes’ Critics’ Week, it was announced Tuesday. Set in Brazil, where abortion is illegal, “Power Alley” is a suspense-filled drama tackling one of society’s most divisive issues. The story follows star volleyball player Sofia who is faced with an impossible scenario on the eve of her championship game. Pregnant and panicked, Sofia seeks an illegal abortion but unwittingly becomes a target instead. As the town’s herd-mentality turns violent, Sofia risks being consumed by the fervor – but neither Sofia nor those who love her are willing to surrender.