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John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent CANNES — Framing one of the first independent series co-productions between Brazil and Portugal, Ventre Studio, Coral Europa, Canal Brasil and TVI are co-producing “Godless John,” with Brazilian acting legend Marco Nanini as John of God. Directed by Marina Person (“California”), the three-part series’ boasts a powerful Brazilian cast which has gained international recognition: Bianca Comparato, star of Netflix hit “3%,” Karine Teles (“Second Mother”) and Antonio Saboia (“Bacurau”). Two Portuguese actresses will be confirmed shortly.
Since early development, Ventre Studio has focused on the story’s international dimension, said Paula Cosenza, a producer and partner at Ventre Studio. That is enhanced by Portuguese characters who bring a “foreign perspective.”
The story itself may be a Brazilian one, but with an international impact and resonance worldwide. The fiction series turns on two sisters who reached small town Abadiânia 17 years before João de Deus’ series rape scandal. One of them is traumatized by the so-called “spiritual healing surgery”, while the other becomes a faithful collaborator of the medium, claiming to have experienced the miracle of her sister’s healing. She decides to settle in Abadiânia for good. “The plot unfolds during the reunion of the two sisters, which culminates in a surprising twist,” a synopsis runs. “Godless John” is inspired by one of the most notorious cases of sexual abuse in modern Brazilian which saw self-proclaimed medium and psychic surgeon João Teixeira de Faria, known as João de Deus, become the object of over 600 allegations of sexual abuse, including rape and paedophilia. Before his arrest, John of God’s healing practices
Today brings a major milestone in the streaming business, as Netflix introduces its new advertising-backed subscription tier in eight countries.
season 12 reunion continues Wednesday night, and ET has your exclusive first look at Sutton Stracke and Lisa Rinna's face-off, first teased in the trailer, with Sutton telling Rinna she doesn't consider her a friend after the events of the season.«I mean, how can I?» Sutton asks a seemingly stunned Rinna, who lashed out a few times over the course of the season as she processed the loss of her beloved mother, Lois. Before Rinna can reply, reunion host Andy Cohen interrupts with a fan question, which calls out the beauty mogul's behavior toward Sutton at her wine-tasting event as «obnoxious and embarrassing.» Fans will recall, Rinna exploded on her castmate, promising to «f**king cut her down» seemingly out of nowhere. Going into the party, Sutton believed she and Rinna were in a good spot, Rinna having accepted Sutton's apology for creating drama surrounding an Elton John Oscar party at a one-on-one lunch just days before the backyard gathering. «That lunch between the two of you was actually really fun,» Andy remarks, as a clip from the meal plays. «I did talk to you a lot during the time of hospice and your mother's passing,» Sutton goes on to share.
Princess Eugenie has been spotted befriending a Hollywood A-lister as she enjoyed a lunch date with Matthew McConaughey's wife Camila Alves.The 32 year old royal, whose wedding to husband Jack Brooksbank included guests like Demi Moore and Liv Tyler, was seen with the Brazilian model, 40, in Notting Hill. Eugenie arrived in a black four-by-four looking gorgeous in a simple black long-sleeved shirt dress by ME+EM, which featured ruffled cuffs. She teamed the outfit with some black stockings alongside a black of Aquazzura 'Brera' boots.
Zoe Saldana and Camila Mendes pose for a few pictures together during the Netflix & Elle Celebration of Latinas in Hollywood held at Ka’teen on Sunday (October 16)in Los Angeles.
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' son Michael is determined to further follow his parents' footsteps, and he just got yet another opportunity to do so.MORE: Inside Michael Strahan’s public fall out with former co-star Kelly Ripa The 25-year-old is an aspiring actor, and previously starred alongside his father in Riverdale, playing the younger version of Mark's character, Hiram Lodge.Now he is further expanding his resumé, with more help from his parents, as he stars in a movie produced by them.WATCH: Kelly Ripa shows off incredible physique in head-turning mini dress for TV appearance MORE: Kelly Ripa looks tiny alongside her youngest son – and he is so grown up!Michael will play the character of Petey in an upcoming Lifetime movie, Let's Get Physical, which is backed by Milojo Productions, the longtime couple's production company. Speaking with People Magazine, the young star opened up about what his acting journey has been like, and how grateful he is for his parents' help."I read the script and I really, really enjoyed the character.
John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent Rodrigo Santoro – Hector in “Westworld,” Xerxes in “300”– leans forward in his chair during a Zoom interview almost touching the screen, such is his excitement. “It’s absolutely extraordinary, the accomplishment. What they did, what this man did. The mission seemed completely impossible.” Santoro is talking about Ferdinand Magellan, whom he plays in Prime Video’s “Boundless,” directed by Simon West (“Con Air,” “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider”), also starring Alvaro Morte, the Professor in “Money Heist,” and ZDF Studios and RTVE’s banner title at this year’s Mipcom. West calls the series his “passion project.” For anybody interested in the Age of Discovery, Magellan’s circumnavigation of the world, completed by Basque Juan Sebastián Elcano, is the voyage of voyages, the greatest feat in maritime history, writes historian
Megan Thee Stallion made her debut on a fictional medical drama series Shondaland on Saturday—as part of her hosting debut on NBC’s SNL.
John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent Ahead of next week’s Mipcom, Banijay has acquired global rights to Argentine celebrity competition series “The Hotel,” continuing its hugely successful relationship with Diego Guebel’s high-flying Boxfish in Argentina. Produced by Boxfish for Canal 13, one of Argentina’s biggest free-to-air channels, “The Hotel” (“El Hotel”) sees 16 celebrity contestants shut themselves away for four months in a luxury hotel on the outskirts of a city. There’s only one caveat: the luxury establishment does not employ any staff. “While guests enjoy a luxurious stay in the pool, spa and live shows and tuck into gourmet dinners, staff are housed in the hotel’s service area, washing linen, preparing breakfast and serving the guests’ every need,” Banijay explained Saturday, announcing its acquisition.
, and he revealed why it was a bonus to have his parents, Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, produce the TV movie.«It’s not just on this, my parents are my bosses in in life,» Michael quipped. "… There’s pluses, obviously, there’s ease. Some things are easier and some things are a lot harder. You always [have to] bring your A game."«I wasn’t much of a sports guy growing up, [but] when I was at a cross country meet and my parents were around I’m like, 'I have to really bring it, because they're watching,'» he added.
Academy Award and Golden Globe-nominated actress Adriana Barraza (“Blue Beetle”) has joined Jean Reno in the family film “The Penguin and the Fisherman,” TheWrap has exclusively learned.“The Penguin and the Fisherman,” directed by David Schurmann, and co-written by Kristen Lazarain & Paulina Lagudi Ulrich and cinematography by Anthony Dod Mantle (“Slumdog Millionaire,” “127 Hours”) is based on the incredible true story of Joao Perei de Souza (Jean Reno), a Brazilian fisherman, who rescues a penguin (DinDim) covered in oil, near death, and far from his Patagonian home; washed up on a remote island beach off of Brazil. After DinDim returns to the wild, Joao is heartbroken…until a year later when DinDim returns.
John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent To be released worldwide Nov. 4 on Prime Video, Amazon Original “El Presidente: The Corruption Game,” from Academy Award winner Armando Bo, is a Latin American series about how a Brazilian, João Havelange, wrestled control from Europe of the biggest sport on earth. In a neat historical echo, backed by Bo, “Narcos” producer Gaumont TV, Pablo and Juan de Dios Larraín’s Fabula (“La Jauría”) and Argentine powerhouse Kapow (“La Jauría”), the second season in the “El Presidente” series saga of soccer business high jinks and low morals now looks set to become one of the biggest soccer titles released in the countdown to the greatest show on earth, the FIFA World Cup.
Manchester United take on Omonia Nicosia at Old Trafford on Thursday night as the Reds return to Europa League action.
Brent Lang Executive Editor Oscar-nominated director Darren Aronofsky and his longtime creative partner, Ari Handel, are on a mission. At their production company, Protozoa Pictures, the two want to use movies and television to make science cool at a time when it’s under attack. “There’s a lens that we look at things through,” says Handel. “A lot of our work is pro-science or involves technology or the environment. Morally, we think the world can use that right now.” Some of that has to do with the backgrounds of the pair — Aronofsky did field research as a student at Harvard, and Handel has a Ph.D. in neuroscience. But that embrace of empiricism was also something the two felt had become important during the Trump era, when the government was often at odds with experts.
Three months ago Love Island fans waved goodbye to show host Laura Whitmore for the final time as she gracefully bowed out of hosting the hit ITV2 dating show. In the weeks that followed, many fans couldn’t resist speculating about who might take over the reins of the show, with several names ranging from this year’s winner Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, through to former Strictly star AJ Odudu and even The Inbetweeners favourite Emily Atack.
They sat side by side for more than 15 years as two of the greatest TV talk show co-hosts of all time, first in 1985 on "The Morning Show" and then together nationally in 1988 for "Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee." So it came as no surprise that Kathie Lee Gifford recalled only positive memories working with Regis Philbin amid claims Kelly Ripa, who filled in Gifford's seat in 2001 when she left the show the year before, had difficulties with the late broadcaster. "I’m not going to comment on Kelly’s story. It’s hers.