Variety Promotes Elsa Keslassy to Executive Editor of International

EXCLUSIVE: Critical Content, the production company behind Netflix’s Ginny & Georgia and Sylvester Stallone doc Sly, has made some hires and promotions in its creative team.

Amy Childs has said her daughter Polly is the "TOWIE next generation" after sharing an adorable video of the six year old advertising the new episode of the hit reality TV show. Amy, 33, took to Instagram on Sunday evening to remind her followers about the new instalment of The Only Way Is Essex airing later that night, with Polly giving her helping hand with the announcement. The youngster was dressed in her pyjamas in the clip and spoke directly at the camera as she reminded viewers that TOWIE would be airing at 9pm on ITVBe and "mummy and Bill" would be appearing on the show.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Elsa Zylberstein, the French César-winning actor and producer whose popular movie “Simone: Woman of the Century” recently opened in the U.S., is preparing a biopic movie of fashion icon Christian Dior. The film is being penned by Julien Teisseire (“The Hookup Plan”) and is being developed by Zylberstein’s banner Sonia Films and Odile McDonald (“Ransom”).

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter Lionsgate has promoted two executives, Adam Frank and Jill Anderson, to lead its transactional home entertainment business. The move comes amid a strong period for Lionsgate’s home entertainment business — which comprises electronic sell-through (download-to-own), video-on-demand and physical media — with an industry market share of 11.9% in the first six months of the year.

Justin Bieber enjoyed a bike ride in the city on Monday afternoon (August 28).

Naman Ramachandran Director Ira Sachs and lead Franz Rogowski discussed their film “Passages” at an exclusive screening in London on Friday. The screening was the first of a series of exclusive Q&A events curated by Variety in partnership with brand and culture consultancy BSBP targeted at BAFTA and AMPAS voters as well as key players in the showbiz community in the U.K., taking place at London’s The Cinema at Selfridges. Variety and BSBP teamed with film distributor, global streaming service and production company MUBI for the first screening in the series, “Passages,” written and directed by Sachs.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Variety has partnered with brand and culture consultancy BSBP to curate a series of exclusive Q&A screenings in London of some of the industry’s most anticipated films. The screenings, which are targeted at BAFTA and AMPAS voters as well as key players in the showbiz community in the U.K., will take place at London’s The Cinema at Selfridges.

William Earl Variety is adding to its video team. The industry’s leading entertainment publication has hired Ethan Bellows, a veteran video producer with a strong background in digital storytelling, as the head of production. Bellows, who spent a decade at Entertainment Weekly as a senior producer, will be overseeing video coverage for Variety‘s live events as well as producing the magazine’s biggest video series such as Directors on Directors, which last year featured everyone from James Cameron to Ryan Coogler to Taylor Swift.

Time Studios, the production arm of the newsmagazine, is making a number of changes to its executive team.

‘La Roja’ had a resounding victory in the World Cup, prevailing over England with a score of 1-0. The atmosphere was a mix of nerves and uncontainable joy, creating an unforgettable tapestry of emotions. As the clock struck noon, the players graced the field, their determination and teamwork evident in every stride, leading them to emerge as this year’s champions!In the stands of the Australian stadium was an overwhelming surge of passionate support from the entire Spanish fan base that echoed through the air as they cheered the players on the field.

Elsa Pataky is sharing her excitement over Spain’s historic win in the Women’s World Cup. The Spanish actress shared a video of herself cheering for Spain’s goal as she watched the game in her smartphone. Spain makes history and qualifies for the Women’s World Cup finalElsa Pataky celebrates Chris Hemsworth’s birthday with hilarious postA post shared by Elsa Pataky (@elsapataky)The video shows Pataky hanging out with a friend, attending some sporting event unrelated to the World Cup.

EXCLUSIVE: Paul Martin has been promoted to EVP and Chief Diversity Officer at SPE.

Ellise Shafer Plimsoll Productions, an ITV Studios company, has promoted veteran producer James Smith to head of adventure. In his new position, Smith will focus on adventure programming and report to Martha Holmes, Plimsoll’s chief creative officer of natural history and science.

Thania Garcia Elektra Entertainment has elevated Jacob Fain to the role of executive vice president and head of A&R. Fain will continue to work out of Los Angeles and report to Elektra President Gregg Nadel. Fain joined Elektra in 2020 and played a part in signing country star Bailey Zimmerman to the Warner Music Group label.

Elsa Pataky is celebrating Chris Hemsworth’s 40th birthday. She’s also there to welcome him in this new decade with some much needed support.Elsa Pataky and Chris Hemsworth’s close friendship with Matt Damon and his wifeChris Hemsworth parties with his dad in Mykonos for his birthdayA post shared by Elsa Pataky (@elsapataky)Pataky shared a phot of herself and Hemsworth. While she sneakily takes the selfie, Hemsworth is seen with a shocked expression, covering the lower half of his face with his hand.

Elsa Pataky celebrated Chris Hemsworth’s 40th birthday with a special post on Friday.

Elsa Pataky knows it’s not easy turning 40 — but that didn’t keep her from trolling her husband, Chris Hemsworth, when he hit the milestone.

Elsa Pataky is trolling husband Chris Hemsworth on his 40th birthday!

Manori Ravindran Executive Editor of International The Venice Film Festival is rolling out a juried impact award that will mark the first time a major film festival has awarded a prize focused solely on impact. Impact campaigns are crafted around documentaries and some narrative films that have strong social or political messages that can inspire action among audiences and the industry at large.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter AMC Theatres has promoted Ellen Copaken to lead its marketing department. As senior VP of marketing, effective immediately, she will report to AMC’s chairman and CEO Adam Aron and will join the company’s executive committee. She’s taking over for Eliot Hamlisch, who recently departed the company.