EXCLUSIVE: Wild Bunch International (WBI) has boarded sales on buzzy Portuguese director, artist and producer Gabriel Abrantes ’ upcoming English-language feature Amelia’s Children . The film is among half a dozen new titles being launched by WBI at the EFM, alongside a raft of previously announced upcoming films, including Cannes hopefuls such as Hirokazu Kore-Eda ’s Monster . The company is also handling Berlinale Competition selections, Philippe Garrel’s The Plough and Makoto Shinkai’s hotly awaited anime Suzume, and the Panorama title Heroic , which world premiered at Sundance. Abrante’s psychological thriller Amelia’s Children is his solo feature debut and his first feature since his 2018 Cannes Critics’ Week winner Diamantino (co-directed with Daniel Schmidt). The film reunites him with its star Carloto Cotta. Other key cast members are Brigette Lundy-Paine ( Atypical) and Alba Baptiste ( Warrior Nun ). Cotta plays a man whose … [Read more...] about Wild Bunch Int’l Boards New Films From ‘Diamantino’ Director Gabriel Abrantes, Qiu Yang & Hirokazu Kore-Eda As It Unveils EFM Slate
Free play in lego harry potter
Producer Daisy Allsop Joins WestEnd Films As Head Of Acquisitions & Development
Indie producer Daisy Allsop has joined WestEnd films to oversee acquisitions and development across the company’s slate of films and TV shows. Allsop takes over from Toby Hill and has already started her new role. She will attend the Berlin film festival, where WestEnd will debut Traitor , a new television series from the creators of False Flag, Valley of Tears , and Euphoria . As an independent producer, Allsop’s credits include Tell It To The Bees (2018), Orthodox (2015), and the forthcoming My Happy Ending , starring Andie Macdowell and Miriam Margolyes. Allsop is also a screenwriter, represented by Casarotto Ramsay. She continues to operate her producing slate through Archface Films. “We are thrilled to have Daisy join our team. Daisy has a great instinct for material and extensive experience in script development,” said Maya Amsellem, managing director at WestEnd. “Her history as a producer makes her a real asset in building close working … [Read more...] about Producer Daisy Allsop Joins WestEnd Films As Head Of Acquisitions & Development
Tom Brady Won’t Rush Back to Work, Focusing on Family and Kids, Not Dating
Getty Tom Brady has hundreds of millions of dollars coming in from Fox Sports, but that's not gonna rush him back to work, he's going to enjoy his first true break from football in a long time because his focus is elsewhere -- and not on dating -- TMZ has learned. Sources close to Tom tell us he's going to spend the next few months just being a dad. We're told he's an extremely devoted father to his kids -- splitting his time with his kids in Miami and New York -- and is looking forward to spending extended time with them. Tom's 15-year-old son Jack , whom he has with Bridget Moynahan , plays high school football ... and Tom flies private to watch him play every week. What's more, Tom was recently spotted alone, scoping out schools in the Miami area for his kids he shares with Gisele -- Benjamin and Vivian . We're told Tom's plan is to stay in Miami for the kids. As for his love life -- our sources say … [Read more...] about Tom Brady Won’t Rush Back to Work, Focusing on Family and Kids, Not Dating
‘Star Trek: Voyager’ Actor Robert Picardo — Cops Respond to Domestic Violence — After 911 Hang Up
Robert Picardo -- who played The Doctor on " Star Trek: Voyager " -- got more fireworks than he bargained for July 4 ... cops are investigating a domestic violence incident at his home. Law enforcement sources tell us ... cops went to Picardo's residence Friday night after someone in the house called 911 ... then hung up. We're told officers interviewed Picardo and his wife, Linda Pawlik ... who claimed he hurt her during a fight ... he denied it and no arrests were made. Picardo filed for divorce from Pawlik back in 2012 but the case went nowhere until May ... when Picardo hired a new lawyer. A source close to the couple tells us ... the divorce is definitely on and every once in a while things get a little heated. … [Read more...] about ‘Star Trek: Voyager’ Actor Robert Picardo — Cops Respond to Domestic Violence — After 911 Hang Up
‘Sons of Anarchy’ Star Glenn Plummer — You Can Divorce Me But I’m Not Moving Out
“Sons of Anarchy” actor Glenn Plummer and his estranged wife have finally settled their divorce ... and while they're definitely ending the marriage, they're still gonna be living under the same roof. Awwwkward. DeMonica Santiago-Plummer filed more than a year ago , but it was just finalized last month -- and according to the docs obtained by TMZ ... Glenn's getting a pretty sweet deal. The "Showgirls" star won't have to pay a dime in child support for their 2 daughters -- ages 13 and 9. Also shocking ... DeMonica gets their house, but Glenn will stay in it RENT-FREE until next January! In addition to the house, DeMonica gets a 2013 Ford Explorer XLT, and some Disney animation cells. He gets a vintage 1969 Mercedes 280. Glenn better save up over the next 6 months -- DeMonica tells TMZ they're going to revisit the child support issue once he moves out in January. Still, exes living under the same roof? What could go wrong ... said Deion Sanders . … [Read more...] about ‘Sons of Anarchy’ Star Glenn Plummer — You Can Divorce Me But I’m Not Moving Out
‘True Blood’ Star Jim Parrack — Marriage Sucks … I’m Getting Divorced
First, his "True Blood" GF dropped him, and now Jim Parrack 's real wife (non blood-sucking, we presume) is cutting him loose too ... TMZ has learned she just filed for divorce. Ciera Parrack pulled the plug on their marriage after almost 6 years, according to the divorce docs filed in L.A. and obtained by TMZ. She lists their separation date as September 2013 and cites irreconcilable differences. On 'True' ... Jim plays Hoyt, who just got dumped by ginger vampire Jessica, but the split with Ciera should be bloodless. They have no minor children and, in the docs, Ciera says there's no community property to fight over ... which has all the markings of an iron-clad prenup. Clean break. Gallery Launch Gallery Getty/TMZ.com Composite … [Read more...] about ‘True Blood’ Star Jim Parrack — Marriage Sucks … I’m Getting Divorced
‘True Blood’ Star Rutina Wesley — Marriage Sucks … Files For Divorce
" True Blood " star Rutina Wesley is ending her marriage, but she's taking steps to make sure she's not sucked dry ... TMZ has learned. The actress -- who plays Tara on the show -- filed divorce docs to end her 8-year-marriage to actor Jacob Fishel ... citing the go-to reason -- irreconcilable differences. Rutina is more successful than Fishel and presumably pulls in a lot more bank, but she's asking the judge to reject any claim he might make for spousal support. Rutina and Jacob met at Juilliard back when they were students ... and tied the knot when they graduated in June, 2005. They have no kids. Gallery Launch Gallery Getty/TMZ.com Composite … [Read more...] about ‘True Blood’ Star Rutina Wesley — Marriage Sucks … Files For Divorce
‘Sons of Anarchy’ Actor Glenn Plummer — Wife Hits Brakes on Marriage
First he was shot dead on " Sons of Anarchy ," but now the guy who played Sheriff Vic Trammel on the show is facing the death of his real-life marriage ... TMZ has learned. Glenn Plummer -- who you also might remember as Bobby Johnson in the kick-ass gangsta classic "South Central" -- has been hit with divorce papers by his wife of 12 years DeMonica Santiago-Plummer . According to the docs, filed in L.A. County Superior Court, DeMonica is seeking full legal and physical custody of the couple's two children. FYI -- DeMonica's kinda famous in her own right -- she was a member of Motown R&B group The Good Girls in the late 80s. … [Read more...] about ‘Sons of Anarchy’ Actor Glenn Plummer — Wife Hits Brakes on Marriage
‘L Word’ Star Laurel Holloman — Boy-Girl Divorce FINAL
" L Word " star Laurel Holloman 's divorce has gone the way of her lady-loving TV show -- KAPUT -- because TMZ has learned, her divorce from her real-life husband has just been finalized. TMZ broke the story ... Laurel -- who played the sexy Tina Kennard on the show -- filed for divorce from her husband last year, citing irreconcilable differences. Laurel and her now ex-husband were married in 2002, and have two young daughters. Now, the divorce has officially been finalized, with a judge signing the divorce order on June 18th. According to the docs, Laurel gets the house (mortgage included). Meanwhile, Laurel's husband gets to walk away with ... an $80,000 student loan. Laurel and her ex will share joint legal and physical custody of their daughters. Gallery Launch Gallery Getty … [Read more...] about ‘L Word’ Star Laurel Holloman — Boy-Girl Divorce FINAL
‘L Word’ Star — Ending Boy-Girl Marriage
The chick who plays super hot bisexual Tina Kennard on " The L Word " is calling off her real life marriage ... to a man -- according to divorce papers obtained by TMZ. Laurel Holloman filed the papers earlier this month, asking an L.A. County Superior Court judge to end her 9-year marriage to architect Paul Machery . The couple has two young daughters together -- but Laurel has requested to share joint physical and legal custody of the children with Paul. Laurel, who blames the split on irreconcilable differences, has also asked the judge to block Paul from obtaining spousal support. According to the docs, the two have been separated since last year. … [Read more...] about ‘L Word’ Star — Ending Boy-Girl Marriage