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Netflix has unwrapped its latest Italian series, Supersex . Produced by Fremantle producer The Apartment and Banijay-owned Groenlandia , it is inspired by the real life of European pornstar Rocco Siffredi . The seven-episode show will be available on Netflix globally in 2023. Here’s the synopsis: “At the center of the story are unpublished aspects of the pornstar, a profound story that runs through his life since childhood. His family, his origins, his relationship with love, the starting point and the context that led him to embark on his path in pornography.” Alessandro Borghi will play Rocco Siffredi, and also stars Jasmine Trinca, Adriano Giannini and Saul Nanni in the roles of Lucia, Tommaso and Rocco as a young man, respectively. Francesca Manieri is creator and writer, with Matteo Rovere, Francesco Carrozzini and Francesca Mazzoleni the directors. Manieri said: “ Supersex is the story of a man who takes seven episodes and 350 minutes to say ‘I love … [Read more...] about Netflix Sets Rocco Siffredi Drama ‘Supersex’ As Latest Original Series From Italy

Korea’s CJ ENM is continuing expansion of its digital and technology business with an investment in U.S.-based concert platform AmazeVR . The undisclosed stake is part of the entertainment powerhouse’s strategy to grow its business sectors related to AR/VR tech, metaverse, NFTs and other tools. The aim is to see CJ ENM extend the lifetime value of its IPs by producing and distributing VR content and concerts. AmazeVR was founded in 2015 and uses proprietary technology to capture hyper-real 9K+ live-action footage of artists performing, giving fans front-row seats to 3D stage environments. The company’s portfolio includes Megan Thee Stallion’s virtual reality concert tour and a joint venture partnership with K-pop giant SM Entertainment (known as “Studio A”). Plans are underway to continue working with big acts both in the U.S. and Korea. CJ ENM for its part has hundreds of music and concert IPs within its library that can be developed into VR contents. With the Amaze … [Read more...] about CJ ENM Invests In U.S.-Based Concert Platform AmazeVR

EXCLUSIVE: The pair behind international content analysis company Tape Consultancy are turning their hands to production. John Peek and Paul Youngbluth , who together ran Tape for nearly four decades, have teamed with LA-based producer Hugh Wright and business development exec Ben Philpott to launch Excitable Media . Peek and Youngbluth are regulars at festivals and markets around the world, and previously worked with broadcasters, producers and distributors to analyse, develop and sell content for specific audiences, and are known as international experts in U.S. programs. They sold a majority stake Tape to French TV analyst firm Mediametrie/Glance in 2016 and later exited the business. Wright is a producer on Fremantle’s U.S. game show Family Feud , as well as being a format consultant and the co-founder of Pop Monkey Productions, while Philpott is an experienced TV production and business development consultant. The four will work together to build … [Read more...] about Tape Consultancy Founders John Peek & Paul Youngbluth Team With ‘Family Feud’ Producer Hugh Wright To Launch Excitable Media

John Morayniss’ Blink49 Studios and Sex Education producer Eleven are working up a series adaptation of author M.L. Rio ’s novel If We Were Villains . The book, a suspenseful thriller set in an exclusive arts conservatory, has sold more than 180,000 copies in English since publishing in 2017 and is available in 14 languages. If We Were Villains follows seven young Shakespearean actors at an elite college where competition is fierce, rivalry is dangerous, and the line between life and art is dangerously thin. When tragedy strikes in their final year and one turns up dead, the others face their greatest acting challenge yet: persuading the police, and themselves, that they are blameless. Canada-headquarted Blink49 and the UK’s Eleven will co-produce, with Executive Producers Jamie Campbell executive producer and Jennifer Pick the co-executive producer for Eleven. Carolyn Newman and Virginia Rankin of Blink49 Studios are also exec producers, along with Rio, … [Read more...] about ‘If We Were Villains’: Blink49 Studios And ‘Sex Education’ Producer Eleven Team To Adapt M.L. Rio’s Thriller As Series

Major European streaming and media bosses have debated how best to help viewers navigate the overwhelming content choice out there in today’s TV landscape, as they talked up the future of AVoD and FAST channels at the RTS London event today. Stephen van Rooyen, Comcast -owned Sky ’s Executive Vice President and CEO, UK & Europe, said media companies have “created problems for consumers” with this abundance of choice. It is these companies’ responsibility, he added, to help audiences find the shows they crave. He pushed partners to work together, citing the success of Sky and HBO’s marketing of global mega-hit House of the Dragon. “The truth about the modern media economy is it’s highly fragmented,” he added. “Everything is all over the place. It’s nice to believe that you can monopolize whatever service you have to the fullness of [audience’s] time but the reality is you can’t just do that.” Van Rooyen added that “people will want to watch Tom Cruise … [Read more...] about Major European Streaming & Pay-TV Bosses Debate Overwhelming Content Choice, Talk Up Strength Of FAST & AVoD – RTS London

Marc Graboff is leaving Warner Bros. Discovery after almost eight years at the company and its predecessor, Discovery. Inc.  Graboff, a respected veteran television business executive, just notified the company staff of his decision. A key member of the senior executive team of David Zaslav, CEO of Discovery — and now WBD —  Graboff made the transition to the combined company following the merger of Discovery and WarnerMedia. Most recently reporting to Kathleen Finch, Chairman and Chief Content Officer, US Networks Group, Graboff will leave in December after assisting with the transition. “My decision to leave was not easy and I have been grappling with it for months. But, with my contract up next spring and the ongoing transformation of our newly merged company, the timing made sense,” Graboff wrote in his memo, a copy of which was obtained by Deadline. (You can read it in full below.) According to sources, Graboff had the option to extend his contract but chose to … [Read more...] about Marc Graboff To Depart As President Global Business & Legal Affairs At Warner Bros. Discovery

TMZ.com Larsa Pippen looks like she's super into the son of her ex-husband's famous teammate -- the 'Real Housewives' star and Marcus Jordan were all over each other at a music festival. Larsa and Marcus were spotted together again Sunday ... this time at Rolling Loud in NYC, and video shows them dancing on each other, getting handsy and snuggling. TMZ obtained this footage of Scottie Pippen 's ex with Michael Jordan 's son at Citi Field in Queens, and they certainly look like a couple now ... they're clearly more comfortable with one another since we first saw them hanging out in Miami. Larsa and Marcus are face-to-face, slow dancing and grinding ... with Larsa nuzzling Marcus' neck and even appearing to kiss him. At one point, Larsa grabs Marcus by the waist and she later turns around and leans back on him ... and Marcus leans in close and appears to whisper in her ear. TMZ.com Folks who were there … [Read more...] about Larsa Pippen Snuggles Up with ‘Friend’ Marcus Jordan at Rolling Loud

Gallery Launch Gallery Instagram/Getty Before this comical kid was singing around the globe, stringin' up originals on his guitar and posting thirst traps left and right on social media, he was just your average teen playing soccer and hockey while growing up in Ontario, Canada. This cute kid may have worn tighty-whities back in the day, but now he's always rockin' a pair of Calvins. He first popped up on the scene after posting a cover of Justin Bieber 's "As Long As You Love Me" on Vine .... who knew that he would "Wonder" off to collaborate with the Biebs in 2020?! Can you guess who he is? … [Read more...] about Guess Who This Goofing Guy Turned Into!

Dr. Bennet Omalu -- the man who discovered CTE -- tells TMZ Sports , "There is no question in my mind that CTE drove Aaron Hernandez to suicide and other criminal and violent behavior." FYI, Dr. Omalu is the real-life doctor who inspired the Will Smith movie, " Concussion ." We reached out to Omalu after Hernandez's fiancee filed her lawsuit against the NFL and the New England Patriots -- claiming the league failed to share information connecting CTE and suicidal tendencies. Omalu believes she absolutely has a case -- and hopes Aaron's story will inspire parents to pull their kids out of contact sports. "If you read my book 'Truth Doesn’t Have a Side' you will encounter the Chapter titled 'I bet my license OJ Simpson Has CTE,' therefore, it should not be surprising that Aaron Hernandez eventually committed suicide." "I am yet to examine the brain of professional football player who does not have CTE or other forms of brain damage. And we have … [Read more...] about Dr. Omalu: ‘No Question’ CTE Drove Aaron Hernandez to Suicide

TMZSports.com Tua Tagovailoa was foolish for returning to the Bills game on Sunday after slamming his head on the turf ... so says famed neuropathologist Bennet Omalu -- who tells TMZ Sports the Dolphins quarterback put his life at risk by making the comeback. Dr. Omalu -- who's the real-life inspiration for the famous Will Smith "Concussion" movie -- says that under no circumstances should Tagovailoa have come back into the contest in Miami after he was initially knocked out of it. Omalu says he suspects Tagovailoa suffered a concussion based on everything he saw on the game's broadcast ... and he said the 24-year-old should have protected himself and his future and stayed on the sideline the rest of the day. Full replay of the Tua (possible) concussion play. He got hit by Matt Milano and hit the turf with his head. pic.twitter.com/29dqNyJ45L — René Bugner (@RNBWCV) September 25, 2022 @RNBWCV "Your life should be worth more to you than … [Read more...] about ‘Concussion’ Doc Slams Tua Tagovailoa For Returning To Bills Game After Injury