Sky ’s Kenneth Branagh -starring Boris Johnson drama This England has been sold to 88 territories worldwide by distributor Fremantle . Michael Winterbottom ’s highly-anticipated series, which profiles the early days of the COVID pandemic under Johnson’s premiership, has been picked up by Movistar+ (Spain), Viaplay (Nordics and Baltics, Poland and the Netherlands), Cosmote (Greece), OSN TV and OSN+ (MENA), M-Net (South Africa), BBC First (Australia) and TVNZ (New Zealand), amongst others. Fremantle said further deals will be unveiled in the coming weeks. A U.S. buyer has not yet been announced. The show will debut on September 21 on Sky in the UK, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy. Fremantle International CEO Jens Richter called This England a “truly unique drama that combines Michael Winterbottom’s talent for conveying powerful real-world stories with a stunning performance from Kenneth Branagh.” He added: “This dramatic behind the scenes … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson Drama ‘This England’ Starring Kenneth Branagh Sells To 88 Territories
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‘Shtisel’ Writer & Co-Creator Ori Elon Making Biographical Series About Zionist Leader Theodor Herzl
EXCLUSIVE: Ori Elon , writer and co-creator of Shtisel , is currently working on a biographical mini-series about Austrian-Jewish journalist and playwright Theodor Herzl , who played a significant role in founding the modern state of Israel, Deadline has learned. I’m hearing the series, which is at early stages, is said to be based on Herzl’s personal diaries and chronicles his journey from a cynical playwright to the leader of a nation. Elon is collaborating on the project with Adv. Inbar Nacht, who is financing the script for the show. Herzl is a prominent figure in Jewish history and is considered the visionary of the state of Israel. Born in 1860 to middle class parents in what is now Budapest, Hungary, Herzl’s career was devoted to journalism and literature. He worked at a newspaper in Vienna before becoming a correspondent in Paris, where he attended the trial of Alfred Dreyfus, a renowned political scandal and anti-Semitic event which saw a French-Jewish army … [Read more...] about ‘Shtisel’ Writer & Co-Creator Ori Elon Making Biographical Series About Zionist Leader Theodor Herzl
Edinburgh Film Festival Review: Devorah Baum & Josh Appignanesi’s ‘Husband’
Married couple Devorah Baum and Josh Appignanesi co-direct and produce the confessional documentary Husband , world premiering at the Edinburgh International Film Festival . Baum is a successful author, academic and speaker; Appignanesi won rave reviews for his last film, Female Human Animal , after his debut, Song of Songs , won awards at London and Edinburgh. And yet, both these Brits are beset by neuroses, as this frank film shows — or possibly exaggerates: the press notes describe it as being “on the cusp between auto-fiction and documentary.” Framed as a follow-up to their 2016 documentary The New Man , Husband is an uneasy and uncertain watch that provokes thought about relationships and feelings while occasionally amusing, in an uncomfortable sort of way. The key story takes place in the U.S., where Baum is promoting a book she has written about dealing with feelings such as guilt, paranoia, envy and self-hatred. With two small children in tow, … [Read more...] about Edinburgh Film Festival Review: Devorah Baum & Josh Appignanesi’s ‘Husband’
Writers Guild Foundation Reveals 2022 Writers’ Access Support Staff Training Program Participants
EXCLUSIVE: The Writers Guild Foundation has revealed the participants for the 2022 session of the Writers’ Access Support Staff Training Program. The program’s mission is to provide writers who are BIPOC, LGBTQ+, writers with disabilities, and writers over the age of 50, with tools and education to become writers’ assistants and script coordinators, ultimately resulting in meaningful employment opportunities. Out of the 1,205 applications received, 16 candidates were selected: Anpa’o Locke, Christian Mejia, Da Eun Kim, Diarra McCormick, Isabel Meza-Roquebert, Jewel Powell, Lydia Caradine, Malaika Jules, Michelle Driscoll, Olivia Woodward, Peter Lee, Rachel Yang, Reed Tsuda, Renee Ross, Shanice Williamson, and Sherin Shetty. The 12-week course, set to kick off in late August, will be taught by instructors Debbie Ezer ( The Good Doctor ) and Clay Lapari ( Community ), who have extensive experience as writers’ assistants and script coordinators for television. The … [Read more...] about Writers Guild Foundation Reveals 2022 Writers’ Access Support Staff Training Program Participants
Edinburgh Film Festival Review: Hassan Nazer’s ‘Winners’
An Oscar statue goes missing in Hassan Nazer ’s amiable feature Winners , which had its world premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival . After the Oscar is inadvertently left in a taxi in Iran, the prize is sent to the post office, where it’s once again lost by a well-meaning postal worker. While he insists that it must have fallen out of his car in a rural location, the authorities insist that the man is detained, assuming theft, until the statue is located. And so there’s a ripple of urgency running through this otherwise gently paced comedy-drama. It’s no spoiler to reveal that the Oscar ends up in the hands of two children: nine-year-old Yahya and his friend Leyla. We’re let in on their secret as they hide the “doll” from their friends and, amusingly, put it in a dress to preserve its modesty (“It’s so Leyla won’t see him naked,” explains the boy). Their efforts to sell the find are thwarted: such items are of no use to the locals. As the … [Read more...] about Edinburgh Film Festival Review: Hassan Nazer’s ‘Winners’
‘Black Mirror’: Rory Culkin To Star In Season Six Of Netflix Anthology
EXCLUSIVE : More major casting is emerging for the upcoming sixth season of Black Mirror , with Under the Banner of Heaven and Signs star Rory Culkin the latest to sign up. Details are scarce on Culkin’s role and Netflix isn’t commenting but Deadline understands the deal was struck recently for the actor to appear in an episode of Netflix’s critically-acclaimed Charlie Brooker -penned anthology. Having entered production recently, the latest Black Mirror is the first from Brooker’s new Netflix-backed outfit Broke & Bones , which he runs with Black Mirror exec Annabel Jones. Culkin was most recently seen in FX’s Under the Banner of Heaven as Samuel Lafferty, starring opposite Andrew Garfield in the Dustin Lance Black show. Past TV credits include Paramount’s Waco and Netflix’s Halston. On the film side, Culkin appeared in Jonas Akerlund’s 2018 heavy metal thriller Lords of Chaos. He broke through in Signs and the Academy … [Read more...] about ‘Black Mirror’: Rory Culkin To Star In Season Six Of Netflix Anthology
Christopher: Mammootty-B Unnikrishnan’s Cop Film Gets A Title
Mammootty and director B Unnikrishnan's highly anticipated cop film has finally got its title. The official first look and title poster of the project were revealed by the megastar and his son, actor Dulquer Salmaan on social media, on the special occasion of Chingam 1. The Mammootty-starrer has been titled Christopher , and the first look poster of the film looks highly promising. From the first look poster, it is evident that the B Unnikrishnan directorial is going to be an action-packed cop film. Mammootty is said to be playing the titular character Christopher, a police officer. The film's tagline says " Biography of a vigilante cop ", thus hinting that the film is going to be a different experience for the audiences. Dulquer Salmaan, who is all excited about his father Mammootty's new film, released the first look poster on his social media handles and wrote, " Presenting to you Christopher. Directed by B Unnikrishnan and written by Udayakrishna, the … [Read more...] about Christopher: Mammootty-B Unnikrishnan’s Cop Film Gets A Title
Charlie Sheen opens up on on his hotel suite episode
London, (ANI): Charlie Sheen"s porn star 'date" Christina Walsh has opened up about the NY hotel suite episode – in an apparent attempt to cash in. Walsh, popularly known as Capri Anderson, who was with Sheen during his alleged drug and alcohol-fuelled meltdown is using the incident to promote herself. "Yes it's me, the mysterious hotel girl that everyone is talking about. There really is not much to say, but I just want everyone to know... I'm fine. Please don't believe everything you hear in the news," the Daily Mail quoted her as she wrote on her website. Walsh was reportedly found locked 'naked and screaming' in the closet of the hotel room early this week. And now, the 22-year-old is referring to herself as 'the hot topic porn star'. However, Sheen refused to talk about it, and said, “The story is totally overblown and overplayed as far as the reality of the scenario. I know what went down and that's where it will stay... under wraps." It remains to be seen … [Read more...] about Charlie Sheen opens up on on his hotel suite episode
Charlie Sheen Talks HIV Diagnosis & Struggle: Had Dreamt Of AIDS Years Ago
The Two And A Half Men actor Charlie Sheen recently met up with Dr Oz for an interview. Charlie Sheen talks HIV diagnosis and his lifestyle in a section of his interview aired on The Dr Oz Show on Monday, January 11, 2015. The actor opened up about various issues, including his struggle with quitting alcohol and cocaine. The famous actor, who is known for his playboy character not only on-screen, but in real life, too, was diagnosed with HIV four years ago. Charlie told Dr Oz about the time when he stopped taking his medications and let nature take its course. When asked about his reaction towards the diagnosis by the host of the show while walking in the actor's neighborhood, Charlie said, he didn't want to live anymore after knowing that he was suffering from one of the most deadliest diseases. Jennifer Lawrence Gets Slammed For Insulting A Journalist! He also admitted that he was sober for 11 years until his diagnosis. But, later he turned back to … [Read more...] about Charlie Sheen Talks HIV Diagnosis & Struggle: Had Dreamt Of AIDS Years Ago
Hollywood Celebrities Who Are Nightmares To Work With!
With fame and money comes tons of ego and attitude. Maybe, not all the famous people throw shade or behave inappropriately, but these cranky Hollywood celebrities are believed to be too hard to work with! Below is the list of stars who have given their actors, directors and other people at the sets an extremely hard time: Charlie Sheen Needless to say, we all know what sort of a reputation Charlie Sheen has had in the industry. He was fired from the show Two and a Half Men after he had a melt down on the sets. His beef with the creator of the show was quite bad. Lindsay Lohan This is what a report had to say about the actress, 'Lindsay was out with Lady Gaga till 5:30 am. Her call was 6 am. By 9 am, Lohan was lying down in a Cafe Med booth with her hands over her eyes shading them from imaginary sunlight.' Katherine Heigl Supposedly, Katherine Heigl is very demanding on the sets. She has a very bad reputation for dissin all her movies … [Read more...] about Hollywood Celebrities Who Are Nightmares To Work With!