‘The Beast,’ Futuristic Romance With Léa Seydoux and George MacKay, Sells in All Major Markets Including U.K. and Italy (EXCLUSIVE)

Before his tragic death, Matthew Perry's most recent relationship was with Molly Hurwitz and the pair were engaged, but just seven months later called it off. The Friends star, who was tragically found dead at his Los Angeles home at age 54 after reportedly drowning in his hot tub, started dating literary manager Molly Hurwitz in 2018. Despite Matthew's fame, the couple kept the majority of their relationship out of the spotlight.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent “Funny Birds,” an heartwarming comedy-drama starring Andrea Riseborough, Catherine Deneuve and Morgan Saylor, has sold in key territories in the run up to the AFM. Executive produced by Martin Scorsese, the movie is directed by Marco La Via and Hanna Ladoul.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Bhutan’s official Oscar entry “The Monk And The Gun,” Pawo Choyning Dorji‘s follow-up to “Lunana: A Yak in The Classroom,” has been bought by a raft of well-established international theatrical distributors. Following its festival premieres at Telluride, Toronto, Rome and Busan, “The Monk and the Gun” has been sold by Films Boutique to Pyramide Distribution (France), September Films (Benelux), Rialto Distribution (Australia), Future Films (Scandinavia), A Contracorriente (Spain), Lev Films (Israel), Aurora Films (Poland), Trigon (Switzerland), Alambique Films (Portugal) and Impact Films (India and Indian Subcontinent). Earlier this week, the crowdpleaser was also acquired by Roadside Attraction for the U.S.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Netflix has dropped a teaser for J.A. Bayona’s highly anticipated survival thriller “Society of the Snow,” which will represent Spain in the Oscars international feature film race. The film world premiered on closing night of the Venice Film Festival and is playing this week at the Lumiere Film Festival in Lyon.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic There aren’t a lot of precedents in pop music for the pairing of Billie Eilish and Finneas, when it comes to brother-and-sister performing or songwriting duos. But in the world of music for films, it might not be too soon to start considering a comparison with a very famous married duo: Alan and Marilyn Bergman, the long-reigning king and queen of movie theme songs.

Young Miko, who has been gaining popularity in the industry through her recent collaborations on albums with reggaeton heavyweights Karol G and Bad Bunny.Young Miko’s remarkable journey in the music industry has captured the hearts of millions, and her future in the music world is undeniably bright.Young Miko, whose real name is Mikaela Rodríguez, hails from Puerto Rico, the birthplace of reggaeton, a hotbed for musical talents. She exhibited a deep passion for music from a young age and aspired to become a recognized artist.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Warner Bros. Discovery will be launching its streaming service Max in France, one of its top European markets, next summer, Variety has learned. The launch in France will follow a rollout in Northern and Eastern Europe, which is expected to be unveiled by Gerhard Zeiler, president of international at Warner Bros.

You would be hard-pressed to pick three more modern-day Manchester United attacking greats than Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney and Ryan Giggs. So to be compared to all three must mean you are doing something right.

Bad Bunny has previously shared his preference for keeping his personal life private, including details about his love life, with many of his fans speculating about his romantic relationship with Kendall Jenner. However, it seems like he is hinting at some intimate moments of his relationship with the model in his latest album ‘Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana.’BAD BUNNY AND KENDALL JENNER SIT FRONT ROW AT GUCCI’S RUNWAY SHOWKENDALL JENNER POSES IN NOTHING BUT A BUTTON-DOWN SHIRT WHILE RELAXING IN BEDBAD BUNNY AND KENDALL JENNER ATTEND FORBES 30 UNDER 30 SUMMITThe Puerto Rican singer gets candid about his romance with Kendall in the song ‘FINA’ from his new project, indicating that the pair had a special encounter at her sister’s home in Los Angeles, with many wondering about which sister the song talks about.Fans immediately thought it could be the home of his sister Kylie Jenner, while others thought it could be Kim Kardashian, as the reality star also joined them at Drake’s concert this summer.Despite not giving more details, Bad Bunny shares the following lyrics in his new song: “Que yo soy un bellaco, pero tú me gana’ / Bien arrebata’o chingando en casa de tu hermana,” which translates to: “I am a scoundrel, but you beat me / Quite excited f—-ng at your sister’s house.”The singer goes on to confirm that he is talking about Kendall and responds to some of the viral questions fans have about the romance.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Broadcasters in France, Germany and Italy have joined forces on “The Emperor’s Stone: The Search of La Buse’s Treasure,” a family adventure series which will be produced under the Alliance, a partnership formed in 2018 by leading European pubcasters to finance ambitious, internationally-driven series. Commissioned by France Télévisions, ZDF and RAI, “The Emperor’s Stone: The Search of La Buse’s Treasure” won the call for projects launched in 2022 by the Alliance.

The trailer for The Iron Claw is finally here.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Bille August, the two-time Palme d’Or winning director of “Pelle the Conqueror,” is directing a sprawling English language series adapted from Alexandre Dumas’ classic novel “The Count of Monte Cristo” starring an international cast led by Sam Claflin (“Peaky Blinders”). “The Count of Monte Cristo” marks the first series which is entirely produced within Mediawan and represented by its distribution arm Mediawan Rights.

Béla Tarr Set For European Film Awards Honor

When it comes to getting clean, clear skin, there’s nothing better than a good exfoliator, and TikTok can’t stop raving about Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant, was £35, now £28 here.The peeling liquid exfoliator has racked up hundreds of thousands of views on TikTok, with commenters calling it “The BEST” and “God’s gift” for breakouts, blocked pores and textured skin. Created with salicylic acid and BHA (beta hydroxy acid), the liquid exfoliant is perfect for helping clear up congested, oily and combination skin whilst also reducing future breakouts and blackheads, leaving your with a clearer, softer complexion.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent France TV Distribution has enlisted a raft of major distributors worldwide for “Sugar and Stars,” a movie starring Riadh Belaïche, a social media influencer-turned-actor. The inspirational drama is based on the true story of Yazid Ichemrahem, an underdog who became a famous pastry chef.

Brent Lang Executive Editor Sideshow and Janus Films have acquired all U.S. rights for “The Beast,” which was written and directed by Bertrand Bonello, the filmmaker behind “Saint Laurent.” The film is an adaptation of Henry James’ novella “The Beast in the Jungle.” It features a glossy cast that includes “No Time to Die” star Léa Seydoux and “1917” breakout George MacKay, along with Guslagie Malanda, Dasha Nekrasova, Martin Scali, Élina Löwensohn, Marta Hoskins, Julia Faure, Kester Lovelace, Félicien Pinot, and Laurent Lacote. The film is a Les Films du Bélier, My New Picture and Sons of Manual Production, and is produced by Justin Taurand and Bertrand Bonello.

Sideshow and Janus Films have acquired all US rights for The Beast (LA BÊTE), the latest feature from French filmmaker Bertrand Bonello (Saint Laurent) starring Léa Seydoux.

Jane Seymour revealed she has found love again as she debuted her new romance with musician John Zambetti. The 72-year-old actress went Instagram official with her new boyfriend last week as she shared two snaps of the pair cozying up by a pool. "I’ve never been happier," the "Somewhere in Time" star gushed in the caption, adding a smiley face surrounded by heart emoji.

Kyle Shanahan and his team the San Francisco 49ers are taking on the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night (October 8)!

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Sean Penn, whose Volodymyr Zelenskyy documentary “Superpower” recently launched on Paramount+, will be on the iconic stage of Cannes’s Grand Auditorium later this month — but it won’t be for a movie. The Oscar winner is set to attend Mipcom, the international TV conference, alongside Matthew Fox (“Lost”) and Kick Gurry (“Edge of Tomorrow”) to discuss their wartime satire series “C*A*U*G*H*T” as part of a Media Mastermind Keynote on Oct. 18.