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
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Magnify Media Sales Chief To Exit As ITV Studios Takes Over Catalog
EXCLUSIVE: Magnify Media sales boss Anthony Appell is leaving the Handmade: Good with Wood distributor, with others changing roles as ITV Studios takes over the company’s catalog. Appell, who is Head of Sales and Co-Productions for the Plimsoll Productions-owned outfit, announced he is to exit his role on March 31 and Acquisitions and Operations Manager Emma Gosling has already departed, joining Belgian distributor Primitives this week. As of last year, ITV Studios owns factual powerhouse Plimsoll, which has owned Magnify since 2020. Deadline understands six full-time Magnify staff have been in consultation talks with ITV Studio’s sales arm. CEO Andrea Jackson has been appointed Creative Director of Factual Entertainment at Plimsoll Productions and at least one other exec is having advanced discussions over a new post within ITV. Most of the others have roles lined up, we understand, and several will remain in post during a transition period. When … [Read more...] about Magnify Media Sales Chief To Exit As ITV Studios Takes Over Catalog
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
George Foreman’s Son’s Domestic Violence Case — ‘Red’ Hires Waco Lawyer
George Foreman 's 23-year-old son has lawyered up in his domestic violence case -- hiring the famous attorney who represented cult-leader David Koresh during the '93 siege in Waco. TMZ Sports has learned ... George Foreman V has teamed up with Dick DeGuerin ... who was called into action by Koresh's mother to negotiate with the FBI on David's behalf during the standoff. In fact, just days before his death, Koresh sent DeGuerin a hand-written letter informing him that he had been in communication with god ... and relayed god's messages to the FBI. DeGuerin was actually invited inside the compound during the 51-day standoff ... though things didn't exactly end well -- with Koresh (and roughly 80 followers) perishing in the fire/gun-battle that ended on April 19, 1993. Now, we've learned DeGuerin is officially on-board for the Foreman case -- which stems from an incident in February when the legendary boxer's son was arrested in Texas for allegedly choking his … [Read more...] about George Foreman’s Son’s Domestic Violence Case — ‘Red’ Hires Waco Lawyer
‘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
Waco Cult Leader David Koresh’s 1968 Camaro for Sale, Listed by Zak Bagans
Gallery Launch Gallery Vegas Auto Gallery During cult leader David Koresh 's infamous, weeks-long standoff with the FBI, in Waco, he had a '68 Chevrolet Camaro SS waiting to whisk him away ... and now the car's on the market. Koresh ultimately died, along with more than 70 of his cult followers, during the 51-day siege of his Texas compound back in 1993 ... and the Camaro changed hands over the years before ending up with "Ghost Adventures" star Zak Bagans , who is now selling the classic car. Vegas Auto Gallery Zak bought the Camaro from a classic car dealer in Arizona for $61,995 in 2018, but now he's expecting the car to go for at least six figures. The car, dubbed "Armageddon's Relic," has been featured for years in Zak's Haunted Museum in Las Vegas ... but he tells us he has decided to list it with Vegas Auto Gallery because it's time to rotate his spooky artifacts on display. AP The Camaro SS is … [Read more...] about Waco Cult Leader David Koresh’s 1968 Camaro for Sale, Listed by Zak Bagans
Kris Humphries Ex-Girlfriend Myla Sinanaj — I’M PREGNANT!
Kris Humphries may not be the sharpest tool, but he sure is potent, because TMZ has learned his ex-girlfriend, Myla Sinanaj is PREGNANT. Sources directly connected with Myla tell us Myla confirmed Monday that she's 3 months pregnant and says Kris is definitely the father. This could be used in Kris' divorce with Kim Kardashian , because Kris has claimed he was devastated by the break-up and suffered emotionally. This development further cements the fact that Kris moved on quickly. We're told Myla plans to have the baby but wants to raise it alone, because she believes Kris has betrayed her by talking crap about their relationship. But here's the rub ... We're told for the past 3 weeks, Kris and Myla have been communicating regularly. Oh yeah, here's the other rub -- she hasn't told Kris yet. Gallery Launch Gallery TMZ.com … [Read more...] about Kris Humphries Ex-Girlfriend Myla Sinanaj — I’M PREGNANT!
Seal — REBOUNDING with Hot Brunette Bikini Babe
Gallery Launch Gallery Seal 's officially done mourning the death of his marriage to Heidi Klum ... 'cause the singer has moved on to a smokin' hot brunette who looks damn good in a bikini ... and TMZ has the pics. Just 3 months after Heidi filed for divorce, an extra-sweaty Seal was spotted on a yacht in Italy this week ... gettin' all kissy kissy with a mystery babe after a quick workout session on the deck. There was cuddling ... there was smiling ... but there was no sign of Seal's wedding ring. TMZ broke the story, Heidi decided to break off the marriage because she got sick of Seal's explosive temper. The couple later released a joint statement saying they had simply "grown apart." Meanwhile, Heidi ain't lookin' so bad either ... and made sure the world knew it on July 4th ... when she tweeted out this photo of her insane supermodel physique. Damn. … [Read more...] about Seal — REBOUNDING with Hot Brunette Bikini Babe
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes to Divorce
11:05 AM PT -- Katie filed the papers -- and Tom was "blindsided." Katie wants sole legal custody and "primary residential custody" of Suri. Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are getting DIVORCED ... after 5 years of marriage. Katie's attorney, Jonathan Wolfe released a statement saying, "This is a personal and private matter for Katie and her family." Wolfe adds, "Katie's primary concern remains, as it always has been, her daughter's best interest." TMZ has learned Katie filed the docs in NYC ... and wants SOLE custody of Suri. We're told Tom and Katie have a prenup. The net worth of both Tom and Katie is around $275 mil, but clearly Tom raked in most of that. For what it's worth, Katie did not attend any of the " Rock of Ages " premieres. Tom and Katie have one child together, Suri, who is 6-years-old. 49-year-old Tom has 2 children from his previous marriage to Nicole Kidman. He was also married to actress Mimi Rogers from … [Read more...] about Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes to Divorce