Universal Plots French Quarter-Set Adaptation Of ‘Phantom Of The Opera;’ Studio Buys John Fusco Spec, Harvey Mason Jr, John Legend & Mike Jackson Producing

Every Tuesday, discriminating viewers are confronted with a flurry of choices: new releases on disc and on-demand, vintage and original movies on any number of streaming platforms, catalog titles making a splash on Blu-ray or 4K. This biweekly column sifts through all of those choices to pluck out the movies most worth your time, no matter how you’re watching.

As you’ve likely heard by now, French Canadian filmmaker Jean-Marc Vallée died unexpectedly at the age of 58 over the weekend. Longtime producing partner Nathan Ross confirmed his death in a statement shared with various trades.

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Queen of the Universe is in full swing on Paramount+!

EXCLUSIVE: The Incal Universe established in the 1980s by writer and filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky and French artist Mœbius will soon be expanding, by way of a set of new stories.

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Internationally known DJ David Guetta has made a home for himself in the Persian Gulf. The French DJ is a resident of the United Arab Emirates, where he has performed multiple times — the latest being on the helipad at the landmark Burj Al Arab hotel, and was one of the first artists invited to perform in Saudi Arabia when the kingdom opened its doors to tourists and began allowing concerts and entertainment.

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Jean-Jacques Annaud is one of the most celebrated French filmmakers of the last several decades. He’s won numerous Cesar Awards as well as an Academy Award for his 1976 film, “Black and White in Color.” But over his illustrious career, he’s only released a total of 13 films, so a new Annaud picture is something to get excited about.

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Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentProminent Dubai-based distribution and production outfit Front Row is going forward on its Arabic remake of French hit comedy “Intouchables,” with a writer and director team now attached and plans to start shooting in Egypt in May 2022.For the task of adapting the French original about a grumpy white paraplegic billionaire who strikes a friendship with his street-smart Black ex-con caretaker, Front Row has recruited Egyptian screenwriter Amr El Daly

Universal Pictures has nabbed spec script “Phantom,” a reimagined musical take on “Phantom of the Opera” set in New Orleans, with EGOT recipient and award-winning producer John Legend, Emmy and Grammy nominated producer Harvey Mason Jr. and Emmy and Tony Award-winning producer Mike Jackson attached to produce, according to an individual with knowledge of the project.The spec script was written by John Fusco (“The Highwayman”).Mason Jr.

Simon Cowell's new show Walk The Line is set to air on December 12, with Alesha Dixon, Dawn French, and Gary Barlow on the judging panel. The show will be hosted by Maya Jama, and after the programme was hit by technical blunders already ahead of its debut, Cheryl is said to be feeling disappointed her judging spot was given to Gary, 50.

A Saudi national suspected of playing a part in the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi has been detained by French police, according to multiple reports. The man in custody is a former member of the Saudi Royal Guard. He was arrested based on a Turkish arrest warrant, according to AP.

Wigan Warriors forward Willie Isa has backed team-mate John Bateman to rediscover his top form in a World Cup year.