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Ben Croll Urban Sales and KMBO have boarded the 2D family film “The Hermit and the Bear,” with the Paris-based exporter handling international sales for the animated title as Gallic distributor KMBO covers the domestic release. This joint distributor/sales agent deal marks a dual show of faith for a development title that recently pitched to substantial buyer interest at the Cartoon Movie pitch and co-production forum in Bordeaux — where KMBO was voted distributor of the year. Adapted from a 1990s tome, the film follows the long apprenticeship between a lonely bear and an irascible hermit. Beginning as an awkward pupil and a rusty teacher, the pair’s bond soon develops into an unusual and life-affirming fellowship. The duo then set off into the forest, singing the benefits of friendship to all the woodland critters.

Former Inter Milan and Brazil defender Miranda has admitted he would have liked to have played for Manchester United during his professional career.

The BBC comms department must be reeling this morning after a nightmare 48 hours which saw it firefighting battles on several fronts. 

Sony Pictures has slated “Dumb Money” for theatrical release on October 20, 2023. The film, directed by Craig Gillespie, tells the true story of a Wall Street short squeeze that momentarily turned GameStop stock into the hottest investment in town.

Emily Longeretta Young Hollywood is ready for Oscars week. On Wednesday night, some of the biggest young stars in the industry celebrated at Vanity Fair and TikTok’s Vanities: A Night for Young Hollywood at Mes Amis. The star-studded evening was co-hosted by Halle Bailey, Julia Garner and Paul Mescal, the latter of which is nominated for his performance in “Aftersun” at this weekend’s Academy Awards. Garner, who walked the red carpet with husband Mark Foster, was excited to be out and about during one of the biggest weeks of the year. “This is for the young, new talent that’s in the industry right now. It’s such an honor to be here — it’s nice to be out of the house outside of this bubble we’ve all been living in,” she told Variety. “Not via zoom!”

Aniplex and Crunchyroll of America’s Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – To the Swordsmith Village grossed $10.1 million this weekend in 1,780 theaters. That’s a fourth place finish at the domestic box office but still half the opening of Demon Slayer:  Kimetsu No Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train which opened to a smash $21 million U.S. in April of 2021, going head to head with Godzilla vs. Kong, Mortal Kombat.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter After better-than-expected starts at the domestic and international box office, “Creed III” has already surpassed the $100 million mark globally. Directed by Michael B. Jordan in his feature filmmaking debut, the latest “Creed” movie has collected $58.7 million in North America and $41.8 million overseas to land the biggest opening worldwide in the trilogy. The $75 million-budgeted “Creed III” is the most expensive film in the trilogy (its predecessors cost $35 million and $50 million, respectively), but it already appears to be well-positioned in its theatrical run.

Fuming Lee Bullen wants his Ayr players to be motivated by a nightmare call from ref Scott Lambie.

projected to pull in $40 million its opening weekend. MGM is projecting $35 to $38 million, on par with “Creed II”s $35.5 million opening. The 2018 sequel brought $3.7 million from preview screenings that took place on a Tuesday night ahead of the extended Thanksgiving weekend in 2018.“Creed III” must take in more than $115 domestically and $214 million worldwide to beat its predecessor, while the first installment in the franchise made $109 million in the U.S.

Strictly Come Dancing 2022 contestant Molly Rainford is reportedly on the verge of landing a role in BBC One soap EastEnders. News of the 22 year old's casting arrives via The Sun, with an insider telling the publication this week: "Molly joins a long line of former finalists who've gone on to bigger things than the competitors who've ultimately triumphed. "But anyone who saw her on Strictly could see the entertainment world was her oyster." EastEnders declined to comment upon OK's request.

Zendaya “just closed a big re-negotiation,” according to new reports regarding her salary.

Farrah Abraham is once again under fire for her parenting decisions after sharing a video of her 14-year-old daughter, Sophia, getting six facial piercings in honor of her birthday."@sophialabraham HAPPY 14th Birthday! #snakebite & #earlobe piercing party!" the former reality star captioned the clip.

Gigi Hadid and Leonardo DiCaprio were spotted at the same restaurant in Milan earlier this week. Does that mean they are together?

Gigi Hadid and Leonardo DiCaprio may have spent some time together in Italy, but by no means does that mean they’re involved romantically, a source tells ET.

Next-level pregnancy fashion. Much like her first time expecting, Rihanna is making maternity wear fierce and fabulous.

Kim Kardashian is taking Milan Fashion Week by storm!

An edgy mom. Farrah Abraham celebrated her daughter’s 14th birthday by taking her to get her sixth piercing.

Gigi Hadid and Leonardo DiCaprio may have spent some time together in Italy, but by no means does that mean they're dating, a source tells ET.The source went on to say, «Gigi and Leo spent time together in Milan but they are just friends and are not dating.» The relationship status comes amid reports that the model and the actor were spotted leaving the same restaurant in Italy just 10 minutes apart from each other.TMZ obtained images which show Leo desperately trying to duck cover as he heads for his waiting car after leaving Casa Cipriani. Gigi, who walked the Prada runway for Fashion Week, strutted along in an oversized denim dress shirt.

And so it continues! Just days after New York Fashion Week, fan-favorite stars jetted to Italy to celebrate the hottest fall/winter 2023 trends in Milan. 

Dua Lipa went very sheer when she attended the GCDS fashion show during the Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2023/2024 on Thursday (February 23).