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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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
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
David Arquette Files for Divorce From Courteney Cox
Document Launch Doc David Arquette has officially filed legal documents to finally divorce his estranged wife, Courteney Cox ... TMZ has learned. Arquette cites "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the divorce. David filed the documents on Friday ... right before he went to Israel and got Bar Mitzvah'd . He is asking for joint legal and physical custody of their daughter, Coco, who turns 8 tomorrow. He did not ask for spousal or child support. There is no mention of how the property will be divided. According to the docs, David is representing himself in the divorce -- he does not have a lawyer. David signed the divorce documents on March 23, 2012 ... so it appears he's been holding them for nearly 3 months. The couple married on June 12, 1999 -- exactly 13 years ago -- after meeting on the set of "Scream" back in 1995. David and Courteney first announced their separation back in October 2010 ... with both sides saying they … [Read more...] about David Arquette Files for Divorce From Courteney Cox
Gangsta Boo’s Last Music Video, Featured with Drumma Boy and Crunchy Black
Gangsta Boo ’s rap hustle was in full swing at the time of her death, and it was captured in 4K glory for her final music video. TMZ Hip Hop obtained behind-the-scenes footage of Boo ... along with fellow Three 6 Mafia members Crunchy Black and La Chat for the filming of Drumma Boy ’s “Imma Mack” video, directed by K. Cutta . We’re told Gangsta Boo was excited about the shoot and went back home to Memphis during Christmas just to film her parts. The late rap star's trademark charisma and enthusiasm can be felt throughout the clip as she examines the edit, bottle of Patrón Tequila in hand ... and later in the final video where she's cooking up in the kitchen and drops disses on her haters. This song is from Drumma Boy’s “Welcome to My City Vol. 4” album -- which put several Memphis rappers on tracks together -- a project Gangsta Boo was passionate about because of her love for the 901. The last time we spoke to Drumma Boy, he not only gushed over … [Read more...] about Gangsta Boo’s Last Music Video, Featured with Drumma Boy and Crunchy Black