On the day season three of Abi Morgan ’s drama series The Split launches in the U.S. on BBC America, producer Sister has snapped up rights to the screenwriter’s autobiographical book This is Not a Pity Memoir . Morgan will not only adapt her memoir for TV, but will also direct and executive produce the project, along with Sister co-founder and Chief Creative Officer Jane Featherstone. Sister and Morgan have already collaborated on three seasons of The Split , which was originally for the BBC, and this latest agreement strengthens their ties. No broadcaster is attached at this stage of development but Sister will co-produce with Morgan’s production company Little Chick. This is Not a Pity Memoir is a Sunday Times bestseller and has received praise from the likes of Meryl Streep and Carey Mulligan. The book, billed as “poignant and heart-breaking but resolutely unwilling to rely on sentimentality,” begins with the unexpected collapse of her partner Jacob … [Read more...] about ‘The Split’ Producer Sister Options Rights To Abi Morgan’s ‘This Is Not A Pity Memoir’; Morgan Attached To Direct
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Ryan Garcia Promises To Knock Out Gervonta Davis Next Fight, ‘Put You To Sleep!’
TMZSports.com After Ryan Garcia beats Javier Fortuna next month, the young boxing superstar tells TMZ Sports his sole focus will be boxing Gervonta 'Tank' Davis ... and he says he's putting him to sleep! "That fight will not go the distance. No way possible can it go the distance. I will not let Gervonta Davis off the hook," Garcia said about the potential super fight with Tank. "I'm gonna beat your ass. I promise that -- I will whoop your ass and I will put you to sleep! Getty And, Garcia's clearly dead serious ... warning 27-0 (25 KOs) Tank not to let his IG fame fool him, 'cause at the end of the day -- despite his 8+ million followers and funny clips -- he's still a 22-0 boxer. "Just know that there's a lot more than meets the eye with me. Don't think I'm soft," Garcia said. "You come find out and actually make that decision to fight me, you'll find out real soon there's nothing soft about me." Of course, the 23-year-old … [Read more...] about Ryan Garcia Promises To Knock Out Gervonta Davis Next Fight, ‘Put You To Sleep!’
Sinking Ship Entertainment Appoints Paris-Based Karine Rubin As Director Of Sales For Europe, Middle East & Africa
EXCLUSIVE : Kids TV specialist Sinking Ship Entertainment (SSE) has appointed Paris-based exec Karine Rubin as Director of Sales for Europe. Reporting to department heads Kate Sanagan and Marilyn Kynaston, Rubin will be responsible for the company’s sales efforts throughout Europe, Middle East and Africa. She joins with 15 years of experience, including most recently as Film Sales Manager with Toei Animation. She had earlier stints with Gulli and Fremantle in France. Recent international deals for Sinking Ship have included HR/Ki.ka in Germany picking up Odd Squad , CBBC acquiring Odd Squad and Endlings , France Television buying Odd Squad , and Showmax taking Endlings and Odd Squad across Africa. “We are thrilled to have Karine join us,” said Sanagan. “Her experience and skills are an excellent match for the rest of the team, and we are excited to be working with her to continue to grow our brands across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.” Upcoming … [Read more...] about Sinking Ship Entertainment Appoints Paris-Based Karine Rubin As Director Of Sales For Europe, Middle East & Africa
Antonio Banderas, Andrew Lloyd Webber To Bring Top Musicals And Theatre Shows To Spanish-Speaking World
Longtime friends and collaborators Antonio Banderas and Andrew Lloyd Webber are joining forces under the banner of new company Amigos Para Siempre (APS), aimed at producing theatre, musicals and live entertainment shows, including some of Webber’s best-loved works, for major Spanish-speaking markets. Under the initiative, Spanish-language rights to Webber’s shows will be ceded to the new company by the UK composer’s London-based company Really Useful Group. Shows earmarked for Spanish adaptations include The Phantom of the Opera, Sunset Boulevard, Starlight Express, Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Cinderella, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and School of Rock. The name of the company, which translates as “friends forever”, derives from a song Webber composed for the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, which was performed at the closing ceremony by Sarah Brightman and José Carreras. The pair announced the new initiative at a media event in the … [Read more...] about Antonio Banderas, Andrew Lloyd Webber To Bring Top Musicals And Theatre Shows To Spanish-Speaking World
Idris Elba ‘In Talks’ To Join Marketing Firm Miroma’s Estimated $1.2B Bid To Buy British Broadcaster Channel 4
Luther and Marvel Universe actor Idris Elba is in talks with Miroma over supporting the marketing network’s potential £1B ($1.2B) bid to British broadcaster Channel 4 , according to The Sunday Times. The paper claims the actor is discussing a joint bid alongside Marc Boyan, who founded the international marketing firm Miroma Group . It emerged in October that Miroma had appointed bankers to explore an acquisition when the channel is officially made available. Elba runs his own production company, Green Door Pictures, but has never owned a media business the size of Channel 4. He is best known for BBC drama Luther and HBO’s The Wire , along with film roles in the likes of Beast of No Nation , Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom and several Marvel movies. The British government is set on selling the state-owned Channel 4 to allow it to better compete in the digital era, though the controversial plan has been largely opposed by the industry and seen by many as … [Read more...] about Idris Elba ‘In Talks’ To Join Marketing Firm Miroma’s Estimated $1.2B Bid To Buy British Broadcaster Channel 4
Steve Coogan’s ‘Alan Partridge Live: Stratagem’ To Stream On Amazon Prime UK In Winter; Other Territories To Follow
EXCLUSIVE: Steve Coogan ’s Alan Partridge Live: Stratagem will stream on Amazon Prime UK in the winter, Deadline can reveal. Chris Bird, Managing Director Prime Video UK, confirmed the news. Alan Partridge Live: Stratagem toured the UK and Ireland this April and May, 14 years after the Coogan alter ego’s last live tour. The Phil McIntyre Live Ltd and Baby Cow Productions production was filmed when the show played London’s O2 Arena last month. Coogan ( Philomena) introduced the character Alan Partridge as a parody of a certain type of bumptious, British television personality in 1991 in the BBC Radio 4 spoof current affairs show On the Hour , featured as its sports correspondent. That resulted in a multitude of spinoffs, including radio chat show Knowing Me, Knowing You , that was later adapted for TV. There was an Alan Partridge film released in 2013 and a spoof autobiography. Alan Partridge Live: Stratagem starred Coogan and was written by … [Read more...] about Steve Coogan’s ‘Alan Partridge Live: Stratagem’ To Stream On Amazon Prime UK In Winter; Other Territories To Follow
Carol Burnett To Guest Star On ‘Better Call Saul’ Final Season
Comedy legend Carol Burnett is set to guest star on the sixth and final season of Better Call Saul . She’ll portray a character named Marion, but the storyline has not been revealed. The final episodes will conclude the complicated journey and transformation of its compromised hero, Jimmy McGill (Bob Odenkirk), into criminal lawyer Saul Goodman. “I’m thrilled to be a part of my favorite show,” said Burnett. As prevously announced, Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul, will appear reprising their Breaking Bad roles of Walter White and Jesse Pinkman, respectively, as the show comes to an end. Better Call Saul stars Bob Odenkirk, Jonathan Banks, Rhea Seehorn, Patrick Fabian, Michael Mando, Tony Dalton and Giancarlo Esposito and is executive produced by Peter Gould, Vince Gilligan, Mark Johnson, Melissa Bernstein, Thomas Schnauz, Gordon Smith, Alison Tatlock, Diane Mercer, and Michael Morris. The series, produced by Sony Pictures Television, returns for its final six … [Read more...] about Carol Burnett To Guest Star On ‘Better Call Saul’ Final Season
‘Outlander’: Izzy Meikle-Small And Joey Phillips Join Season 7 Cast
EXCLUSIVE: Izzy Meikle-Small ( Never Let Me Go, Snow White and the Huntsman ) and Joey Phillips ( Billy Elliot ) has joined the cast of Starz ‘s Outlander for Season 7. The pair will play brother and sister Rachel Hunter and Dr. Denzell Hunter, respectively. Fans of the book series will be familiar with the two new characters. Rachel and Denzell are Quakers whose quiet country life is changed when Young Ian (John Bell) arrives at their farm with a sick and injured William Ransom (Charles Vandervaart). Dr. Denzell Hunter has been trained in medicine in Boston and London. As a firm believer in liberty, he is preparing to join the Revolutionary Army as a surgeon. His younger sister Rachel is modest but shows flashes of a fiery spirit that attracts the admiration of both William and Young Ian. “We’re excited to welcome Izzy and Joey to the Outlander family and can’t wait for fans to see how these two fantastic actors bring Rachel and Denzell to life,” Matthew … [Read more...] about ‘Outlander’: Izzy Meikle-Small And Joey Phillips Join Season 7 Cast
Farah Khan Reacts To Alia Bhatt Announcing Pregnancy, Actress’ BFF Anushka Says Wish Baby Has Alia’s Cheeks
Alia Bhatt took everyone by surprise on Monday, June 27 by announcing that she and her husband Ranbir Kapoor are expecting their first child together. The news comes two months after the Bollywood couple tied the knot in an intimate wedding ceremony in their Bandra home on April 14. Now many fellow industry mates are reacting to the news. Alia Bhatt Announces Pregnancy With Ranbir Kapoor; 'Our Baby.... Coming Soon' The mommy-to-be shared the news in a post that read, "Our baby.... coming soon." Many fans and other actors reacted to the post with congratulatory messages including Karan Johar, Priyanka Chopra, Tiger Shroff, Mouni Roy and others. Director and choreographer Farah Khan also reacted to the pregnancy. When asked by the paparazzi about the hot topic of discussion, she said, "Han, mujhe woh pehle se maloom tha." Just days before Alia's wedding Farah has also reacted to the news of her wedding in a similar manner. She had shared a video on … [Read more...] about Farah Khan Reacts To Alia Bhatt Announcing Pregnancy, Actress’ BFF Anushka Says Wish Baby Has Alia’s Cheeks
Imlie’s Fahmaan Khan Says He Is Protective Towards Sumbul Touqeer; Adds It’s Fun Working With Her
Star Plus' Sunday show Ravivaar With Star Parivaar garnered good ratings and occupied the second spot on the TRP chart. In the latest episode, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai and Imlie families were seen competing with each other. The lead characters of both the shows were seen battling for the title of 'Best Parivaar'. While Akshara recreated the famous scene where she confesses her feelings for Abhimanyu just like the way he did for her, Manish became Sunny Deol and gave the best performance. On the other hand, Imlie's Narmada became Narmada. Both the lead actors from YRKKH and Imlie gave powerful and electric performance, and their chemistry set the stage on fire. Recently, Fahmaan Khan (Aryan) spoke about his bond with Sumbul Touqeer (Imlie). Imlie की Sumbul Touqeer Khan शो Ravivaar With Star Parivaar में मां को याद कर रो पड़ी |FilmiBeat *TV The actor said that he is protective towards Sumbul because she is young. He called her tiny tantrums … [Read more...] about Imlie’s Fahmaan Khan Says He Is Protective Towards Sumbul Touqeer; Adds It’s Fun Working With Her