Kylie Jenner loves to go all out when it comes to her Halloween costumes – and she finally unveiled her look for this year’s holiday!
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Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent The European Work in Progress Cologne (EWIP), an annual film industry event taking place in Germany, has unveiled the lineup of its 5th edition which will showcase 28 projects selected out of 150 submissions. The event, set to take place Oct. 17-19 in the run up to the Cologne Film Festival, will hand out approximately €60,000 worth of funding and will introduce a new prize, the EWIP TorinoFilmLab Audience Design Award. All projects will be presented in a 15-minute pitching session to EWIP guests and an international jury. This year’s jury will include Olivier Barbier, head of acquisitions at mk2 films; Vanja Kaludjercic, director of the Rotterdam festival (IDFA); Julien Rejl, Cannes’ Director’s Fortnight’s new artistic director; Saralisa Volm, a filmmaker and actress; and Thanassis Karathanos, producer at Twenty Twenty Vision.
More than 250 participants are expected at the event, including U.S. distributor Neon, and programmers from Cannes (Critics’ Week, Director’s Fortnight), as well as San Sebastián, the Berlinale, Venice, Karlovy Vary, Locarno, Tribeca and Les Arcs, among other festivals. Key sales executives from mk2, Playtime, Charades, Coproduction Office, Fortissimo Films and The Match Factory are also set to attend. Sponsors and partners of The European Work in Progress Cologne include K13 Studios, MMC Film & TV Studios and LAVAlabs. The selected projects are: “Almamula,” Juan Sebastian Torales “As it is,” Antonello Scarpelli “Between Us,” Kanwal Sethi “Brief History of a Family,” Jianjie Lin “Deserts,” Faouzi Bensaidi “Empty Nets,” Behrooz Karamizade “Franky Five Star,” Birgit Muller “Human/Animal,” Alessandro Pugno “Intermission,” Anna Kuznetsova “Jepot,” Carlos
Kylie Jenner loves to go all out when it comes to her Halloween costumes – and she finally unveiled her look for this year’s holiday!
A 'time traveller' has warned that a popular European holiday destination will be reduced to rubble by a huge meteor next year. Tik Tok user @timevoyaging, who claims to be from the future, has revealed the fate of several countries in a new series of alarming videos.
Steven Spielberg’s semi-autobiographical, coming-of-age drama The Fabelmans has been announced as the opening film of 44th Cairo International Film Festival, running from November 13 to 22.
Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Sydney Gallonde, the French producer of Make It Happen Studio, is set to re-team with MGM TV Intl. Productions on a biopic of Eugene Bullard, one of the first Black American military pilots who was also a boxer and a jazz musician. Gallonde has acquired the book rights to Claude Ribbe’s biography of Bullard, which shed light on the man’s heroic life and drew headlines on French media across the country when it was published in 2012. Like many Black American entertainers such as Josephine Baker, Bullard left America for Europe and France in 1914 to escape racial segregation, lynchings and prejudice. The young and adventurous man, who was born in Georgia, eventually settled in Paris looking for a better life and worked at a music hall. When WWI erupted, Bullard enlisted in France’s Foreign Legion along with other foreign volunteers, becoming one of the few Black combat pilots during the war. He then volunteered for the French Air Service and later became a flight fighter for the French Army.
It's only day one of this year's BravoCon and Lisa Rinna is already making headlines. The alum made quite an entrance when she joined her cast mates for Friday'spanel. After «Thrills in Beverly Hills» panel host Brad Goreski introduced her, Rinna walked into a chorus of cheers and boos from the crowd.
Broadcaster commissioning initiative The European Alliance has put The Kollective, a journalism-based mystery drama from Leonardo Fasoli and Maddalena Ravagli (Gomorrah – The Series, ZeroZeroZero) and producer Femke Wolting, into development.
Fa la la! Lifetime unveiled its 2022 “It’s a Wonderful Lifetime” movie lineup — complete with 26 new films.
King Charles III's coronation and his grandson Archie's birthday may be on the same day, but it's not a snub at Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. ET's royal expert, Katie Nicholls, is breaking down what the coincidence means for the Sussexes, and whether they'll attend the coronation.«Well, having the coronation on Archie's birthday is definitely not a snub. I think it’s very much a happy coincidence,» Nicholls said of the coronation falling on Archie's fourth birthday. «Obviously, a huge amount of planning has to go into an important moment in history, such as a coronation, and the royal calendar is full of anniversaries and birthdays, so I think this is absolutely one of those occasions where it’s a coincidence and hopefully a happy coincidence.»Whether Harry and Meghan will attend is another story, with Nicholls telling ET that it's not clear yet if they've received an invite.«We haven’t got any official details on the guest list, but I’m hearing they are likely to be invited along with other senior and extended family members,» she shared.
Michaela Zee editor The National Association of Latino Independent Producers will host a sneak peek of the new NBC comedy “Lopez vs. Lopez” as part of this week’s 8th Annual Latino Media Fest Official Selection lineup. The 2022 lineup includes “Hoar” directed by Jeanette Dilone, “El Triste” directed by Manuel De Valle, “Inés Unfortunately” directed by Anna Salinas, “Fernanda” directed by Mar Molina, “The Lifers Network” directed by Michael Steves, “Soñadora” directed by Stacy Pascal Gaspard and “Brownsville Bred” directed by Elaine Del Valle. Presented by Comcast NBCUniversal Telemundo and featuring speakers such as George Lopez, Mayan Lopez and Selenis Leyva, the Latino Media Fest spotlights U.S. Latinx content across such media platforms as narrative short films, TV/streaming pilots, digital content and documentary shorts.
Olivia Newton-John died.EXCLUSIVE: Remembering Olivia Newton-John - Her family, Dolly Parton, Sir Cliff and more share memoriesThe Grease star was surrounded by the people she loved when she passed away aged 73 at her ranch in California in early August. In HELLO!’s Breast Cancer Awareness special, Dionne joined Dolly Parton and Sir Cliff Richard in paying tribute to the late star.Speaking from the heart exclusively to HELLO!, the Grammy Award-winning singer got emotional as she detailed her grief following the sad news."Olivia was very, very special to me as is her family and I’m going to miss her an awful lot," she told HELLO! "It hit me pretty hard of course.
Dolly Parton has revealed her close friend Olivia Newton-John will always have a place in her heart, saying: "You left a spot that no one else will ever fill."EXCLUSIVE: Olivia Newton-John’s niece Tottie Goldsmith makes special promise to her in moving letterOlivia sadly died aged 73 in August this year at her beautiful Californian ranch, surrounded by the love of her family and friends – 30 years after her initial breast cancer diagnosis. In HELLO!'s Breast Cancer Awareness Month digital issue, we celebrate how the late star's legacy will live on after she touched the lives of people all over the world.Dolly joins Olivia's fellow celebrity friends – including Sir Cliff Richard, Jane Seymour and Dionne Warwick - in sharing special memories of the late star exclusively with HELLO!Musicians Olivia and Dolly were close friends, bonding over their shared love of country music over the years and performing together.WATCH: Olivia Newton-John's best momentsFondly looking back, the 9 to 5 hitmaker spoke from the heart about the duo singing together for the very last time...READ: Sir Cliff Richard's emotional tribute to 'soulmate' Olivia Newton-John – 'My heart aches'MORE: Dionne Warwick details grief following Olivia Newton-John' death – ' It hit me pretty hard'Dolly Parton said: "My first memory of Olivia was when her song "Let Me Be There" was a hit. I have loved her ever since."We had many occasions that we got to share together, either backstage or performing on the same shows, and I loved every moment that I ever got to spend with her.
Sir Cliff Richard has revealed his heartache after the death of his close friend Olivia Newton-John, saying: "My heart breaks I can’t phone Livvy anymore."EXCLUSIVE: Remembering Olivia Newton-John - Her family, Dolly Parton, Sir Cliff and more share memoriesThe world was devastated when Olivia died aged 73 at her California ranch, surrounded by people she loved. She leaves behind an amazing legacy and in HELLO!’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month digital issue, her friends pay tribute to her with personal memories.Sir Cliff has shared a kind message for his close friend Olivia, alongside her fellow celebrity friends – including Dolly Parton, Jane Seymour and Dionne Warwick.Hitting it off instantly, Sir Cliff and Olivia became friends for life sharing a love of music. In her loving memory, the singer said the late star will always have a place in his heart as he looks back on their time together.Sir Cliff said: "Olivia was an incredibly special person.
Olivia Newton-John's family and friends exclusively share personal memories of the late star with HELLO! in our Breast Cancer Awareness Month special.READ: Elizabeth Hurley reveals enormous sadness over grandmother's breast cancer battleHer niece Tottie Goldsmith, Dolly Parton and Sir Cliff Richard join Jane Seymour and Dionne Warwick, among others, in celebrating her amazing legacy with touching tributes. When the news was announced of Olivia's sad passing earlier this year, there was an outpouring of grief from both her fans and her legion of celebrity friends.While her death was undoubtedly a tragedy, Olivia's story is anything but.
Manori Ravindran International Editor In the Stone Age horror movie “The Origin,” a tribe of starving homo sapiens must fight for survival in early Britain. It’s a film set 45,000 years ago, but its message about humanity — told through a genre lens — is as dark as it is timeless. Directed by Scottish helmer Andrew Cumming (“Radiance,” “Clique”) and written by Ruth Greenberg (“The Spark”) in both of their feature debuts, the film — produced by “Saint Maud’s” Oliver Kassman — is launching at the BFI London Film Festival on Thursday with three sold-out screenings. Shot on location in 2020 in the Scottish Highlands, the story follows a group of early humans looking for food and shelter in a new land. They subscribe to their leader’s promise of a better life, but find themselves in a dangerous terrain, where they’re preyed upon by a supernatural force. The cast includes Safia Oakley-Green, Kit Young and Chuku Modu.
There are stories so good they can withstand any amount of retelling. Matilda began life as Roald Dahl’s rollicking tale of an outrageously spirited, clever little girl who defeats the bullying headmistress whose vocation is to make children miserable. The Royal Shakespeare Company turned it into a Christmas musical that burst the banks of the festive season, running for years and winning seven Olivier Awards in 2012 in London, then five Tonys the following year in New York. Now, director Matthew Warchus, along with writer Dennis Kelly and songwriter Tim Minchin, has directed the London Film Festival opener Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical for the screen. And once again, it is an absolute blast.
Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Michelle Obama is hitting the road this fall to publicize her upcoming book “The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times,” and a star-studded lineup of moderators is scheduled to appear alongside the Former First Lady for tour dates across the country.
Davina McCall has made a heartfelt comment about her partner Michael Douglas after her emotional win at HELLO!'s Inspiration Awards.MORE: Davina McCall and Dame Kelly Holmes among the winners of HELLO!'s Inspiration Awards 2022The TV presenter, who picked up the gong for Inspiration of the Year, was chatting to HELLO! backstage after she accepted the award when she mentioned her partner and how "lucky" she feels to have him.WATCH: Davina McCall chats to HELLO! about her emotional win at Inspiration Awards"I didn't say thanks to Michael, who's my partner, in my speech and I feel sad about that because he makes me a much better person and he makes me skip to work in the morning and I'm very lucky to have that so I just want to say thank you to him as well."Upon winning her Inspiration of the Year Award, Davina took to the stage at London's Corinthia Hotel and gave an impassioned acceptance speech: "Thank you to all the warriors who were there before me, people like Marcella and Kirsty Wark," she began.MORE: Dame Deborah James' parents leave HELLO!'s Inspiration Awards audience in tears with passionate tributeMORE: Exclusive: Frankie Bridge fights back tears as she bravely details mental health struggle at Inspiration Awards Davina and Michael at HELLO!'s Inspiration Awards at Corinthia Hotel, London"I don't know how I ended up being this person and I'm just pleased that what I'm doing helps. If I tell one woman, they will tell 20 women.
Manori Ravindran International Editor BFI festivals director Tricia Tuttle is stepping down from the role after 10 years. This month’s edition of the London Film Festival will be her last in the post. Tuttle has, for the last five years, led as director the BFI London Film Festival as well as BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival. She was previously deputy head of festivals from 2013 to 2017. She will remain in the role through to early 2023, while the BFI recruits for a new festivals leader. Tuttle leaves the festival during what’s shaping up to be one of its strongest editions yet: the festival has more world premieres than ever this year, with headline films including Matthew Warchus’ “Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical,” Guillermo del Toro’s “Pinocchio” and Asif Kapadia’s “Creature.”
Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Magnolia Pictures has acquired U.S. rights to “Kompromat,” an action thriller film directed by Jerome Salle (“The Largo Winch” ), starring Gilles Lellouche (“The Stronghold”) and Joanna Kulig (“Cold War”). SND, the commercial arm of M6, is representing the film in international markets. Loosely based on a true story, “Kompromat” stars Lellouche as a French diplomat working in Siberia who is arrested overnight by the Russian authorities. Accused of sexually abusing his own daughter and imprisoned, he realizes he is a victim of a Kompromat. Someone is working with the FSB (Federal Security Service) to frame him. His only way out is to escape.