ViacomCBS International Studios Ramps Up Development Slate, Drives into Nonfiction (EXCLUSIVE)

Manori Ravindran International EditorGlobal distributor, producer and streamer Mubi has snapped up major European markets for hot Sundance title “Pleasure,” which delves into the world of the porn industry in Los Angeles.The service has acquired all rights to the provocative film in the U.K., Ireland, Italy and Turkey.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeAmazon Studios head Jennifer Salke doesn’t expect Jeff Bezos to turn his attention to producing as he steps down as Amazon CEO — but she doesn’t rule it out either.Variety took the opportunity on Wednesday morning to ask Salke — calling in to chat about the Golden Globes 2021 nominations — about Bezos’ big news.

Farme Cross, have launched a crowdfunding appeal to stave off the venue’s threatened closure due to the financial stress caused by the pandemic. Established in 1990, the future of Carlton Studios is hanging in the balance as it struggles to meet its running costs of £30,000.

Google Keyword blog, revealing that the company is instead shifting its resources to working with third-party developers.“Creating best-in-class games from the ground up takes many years and significant investment, and the cost is going up exponentially,” wrote Harrison.

Leo Barraclough Senior International CorrespondentPicture Tree International has acquired international rights to Danish director Lisa Jespersen’s feature debut, the comedy drama “Persona Non Grata” (Hvor Kragerne Vender), and will introduce the film to buyers at the upcoming Nordic Film Market, after its launch in Nordic Competition during the online edition of Goteborg Film Festival this week.

Advertising inventory for Super Bowl LV, which CBS will broadcast on February 7, has virtually sold out.

Raleigh Studios, the oldest continuously operating film and TV production facility in country, will now be run by Hackman Capital Partners and its affiliate, the MBS Group.

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ViacomCBS' ViacomCBS International Studios (VIS) unveiled a new content slate at the virtual NATPE Miami 2021 event on Thursday, including series, documentaries, a made-for-TV, or streaming, movie based on an Argentine-Mexican musical telenovela and kids programming.

ViacomCBS will launch advertising-supported streaming service Pluto TV in France next month, vowing to "transform" the country’s TV and streaming market. ViacomCBSNetworks International, in the latest step of the global rollout, said Pluto TV would introduce the service in France on Feb.

ViacomCBS will launch its rebranded streaming service under the new Paramount+ brand in the U.S. and in Latin America on March 4, the company said on Tuesday.

The launch of rebranded streaming service Paramount+ has been set by ViacomCBS.

EXCLUSIVE: My5, the streaming service run by ViacomCBS’s UK network Channel 5, has acquired British comedy series Hapless, which first started life as a self-released project on Amazon Prime Video.

AMC Networks has landed former ViacomCBS CFO Christina Spade as its new finance chief. Spade becomes executive vp and CFO for AMC's portolio of channels, including AMC, BBC AMERICA, IFC, SundanceTV and WE tv; streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now and ALLBLK; and AMC Networks International.

Carey Mulligan's performance in was more than promising. The actress is set to receive the International Star Award at the 2020 Palm Springs International Film Awards. The festival and film awards gala will not take place as an in-person event this year, but honoree selections will be announced to recognize this year's great performances. Among them, of course, is Mulligan's performance in as Cassandra Thomas, a woman who risks her life to avenge the death of her best friend.

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Stocks firmed Thursday despite a sharp spike in unemployment claims last week and ahead of a speech where President-elect Joe Biden will unveil hefty new government spending to help the economy weather Covid-19 and measures to speed up vaccinations.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent“Bad Tales,” a drama written and directed by Damiano and Fabio D’Innocenzo, has been acquired by Strand Releasing for North American distribution. Sold by The Match Factory, the movie world premiered in competition at Berlin in 2019 and won the Silver Bear for best screenplay.

Manori Ravindran International EditorVeteran British drama producer Nicola Shindler has launched a new scripted venture in Quay Street Productions, backed by ITV Studios. Based in central Manchester, the outfit will focus on producing premium drama for the U.K. and international market.

ViacomCBS’ 2021 Showcase is going virtual this year — and they have set the producing team for the annual event that highlights diverse talent in the industry. Tess Paras will executive produce and direct while Tien Tran will serve as executive produce and return as head writer.