VIEW Conference Director Maria Elena Gutierrez on Opening the Prominent Digital Media Conference ‘To the World’

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentGaumont’s “Aline, The Voice of Love,” a hotly anticipated film freely inspired by the life of Celine Dion, has already lured key distributors around the world ahead of its theatrical bow in November.“Aline, The Voice of Love” is directed by actor-turned-filmmaker Valerie Lemercier, a self-proclaimed fan of Dion who also headlines the movie and has described it as a tribute to the Quebec-born singer.Gaumont has pre-sold the movie to Italy (Lucky Red),

Terry Flores Industrial Light & Magic’s Dennis Muren will receive the VIEW Conference’s 2020 Visionary Award during this year’s event, which is taking place both in-person in Turin, Italy, and virtually.The longtime VFX maven is best known for his work on the original “Star Wars,” as well as “The Abyss,” “Terminator 2: Judgment Day” and “Jurassic Park.” Currently he is creative director and senior visual effects supervisor and ILM, working on the company’s ground-breaking techniques and

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentAmazon has announced a new Italian original series titled “Everybody Loves Diamonds” during Rome’s MIA market. The heist series with comedic overtones is inspired by the 2003 “Heist of Antwerp,” dubbed by international media as “the biggest diamond theft in the world.”The new Amazon show being produced by Mario Gianani and Lorenzo Gangarossa for Wildside, which is a Fremantle unit, follows a group of thieves led by Sicilian mastermind Leonardo

Will Thorne Staff WriterJorge Gutierrez is expanding his relationship with Netflix beyond the fantasy animated series “Maya and the Three” he already has coming to the streamer next year.The animator, best known for directing 2014’s “The Book Of Life,” and his his production company Mexopolis have signed an overall deal with Netflix.

Holly Willoughby has defended Lily James and married Dominic West as new photos of the actor touching Lily’s lower back have emerged.The 39 year old This Morning presenter shared her views on Wednesday 14 October’s instalment of the ITV daytime show. As she discussed the kissing photos with Vanessa Feltz, Deidre Sanders, Matthew Wright and her co-host Phillip Schofield, Holly insisted viewers shouldn't judge the pair, as they put on a cosy display in Italy over the weekend.

Dominic West’s promotional interviews for The Affair have come back to haunt him in the wake of a real life affair!

Actor Dominic West came under huge scrutiny this week after he was pictured kissing actress Lily James, 31, during a break in Rome. Lily, who announced her second split from Doctor Who star Matt Smith last week, was seen passionately cuddling up to and kissing the actor in the Italian capital, sparking discussion about Dominic's current marriage to Catherine FitzGerald.

John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentMaría Elena Wood, producer of Turner’s “Mary & Mike,” Joyn’s “Dignity” and now “News of a Kidnapping” for Amazon Studios, is re-launching her own production house, María Wood Producciones.Shaping up already as a key Latin American production partner for top high-end fiction producers in Europe and the U.S., Maria Wood Producciones will focus, as in past series produced by Wood, on premium scripted drama of substance, with a social or political

The "Blank Check" bonanza continues. On Thursday, a new Special Purpose Acquisition Company called Forest Road Acquisition Corp.

Dana Pirkle-Hayberg has joined CAA as an agent in the digital media department. In the new role, Hayberg will work with the agency's gaming talent on partnerships and brand opportunities.

Terry Flores The VIEW Conference is offering free streaming access to its 2020 program, which runs from Oct. 18-23 in Turin, Italy.“There has been so much bad news in 2020, so I’m thrilled to be able to share some great news for a change,” said conference director Maria Elena Gutierrez.

Stassi Schroeder and Beau Clark’s wedding was full of love, but it certainly didn’t look like they originally planned.The 32-year-old former Vanderpump Rules star revealed on Tuesday, October 7, that she and Clark, 40, quietly exchanged vows last month after the coronavirus pandemic forced them to postpone their wedding in Italy.“Today would’ve been our wedding day. We went and did it anyway ❤️,” Schroeder, who is pregnant with a baby girl, wrote alongside a video from their big day.

Leo Barraclough Senior International CorrespondentDavid Bowie origin story “Stardust,” starring Johnny Flynn as the musician, has secured distribution in Italy with a deal inked with I Wonder Pictures ahead of the film’s world premiere at the Rome Film Festival this month.Flynn and director Gabriel Range will be in Rome for the red carpet event on Oct.