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Today — 22 October 2024Lifestyle

U.S. Political Advertising Helps Boost Q3 for TelevisaUnivision

22 October 2024 at 11:00
Gains in U.S. advertising revenue and the sale of a set of broadcasting towers helped Spanish-language giant notch increase profits in the third quarter, after the company changed its top executive in September. The broadcaster, which owns the Univision broadcast network in the U.S., said net income increased to $180.9 million in the third quarter, […]

‘Les Misérables’ Helmer Ladj Ly to Write and Direct ‘Dumas: Black Devil,’ Film About Trailblazing French General From ‘Count of Monte Cristo’ Producers (EXCLUSIVE)

By: Elskes
22 October 2024 at 10:51
Ladj Ly, the French filmmaker whose bold feature debut “Les Misérables” won the jury prize at Cannes in 2019 and earned an Oscar nomination, is set to write and direct “Dumas: Black Devil.” The epic film is being produced by Dimitri Rassam’s Chapter 2 (a Mediawan company) and Pathé, the makers of French box office […]

‘Kneecap,’ Hit Comedy Biopic About Irish Hip-Hop Trio, Heading to Cinemas Across Africa (EXCLUSIVE)

22 October 2024 at 10:50
“Kneecap,” the wild Irish comedy biopic that took Sundance by storm earlier this year, is heading to Africa. The film, which is Ireland’s submission to the Oscars international film category and many have tipped for a nomination, has been acquired by international distributor What the Hero Wants (WTHW) in a multi-territory deal. After impressive box […]

‘Baahubali’ Producer Leads India’s Star-Studded NFDC Film Bazaar 2024 Lineup

22 October 2024 at 09:44
National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) Indian project market Film Bazaar has unveiled an ambitious slate for its 18th edition co-production market, with “Baahubali” producer Shobu Yarlagadda among the selection. The market, set for Nov. 20-24 at Goa’s Marriott Resort, showcases 29 projects spanning India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Australia, the U.K., Germany, and Hong Kong. From a […]

Horror Beyond Halloween: New Blumhouse Study Reveals Nearly Half of Respondents Watch Scary Movies All Year Long

By: Jack Dunn
22 October 2024 at 09:00
Through a survey of 3,000 Americans, Blumhouse has released a study revealing the viewing habits of horror fans as well as their favorite films and subgenres. Of those surveyed, 44% identified as die-hard horror fans, consuming the genre all year round, while only 6% wait until Halloween to throw on their favorite scary movie. 45% […]

Chelsea Peretti Set to Guest Star on Season 2 of Daisy May Cooper’s ‘Am I Being Unreasonable?’ (EXCLUSIVE)

22 October 2024 at 08:00
Chelsea Peretti is among a bevvy of guest stars set to appear on the second season of Daisy May Cooper’s BBC hit comedy “Am I Being Unreasonable?” In addition to the “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” actor, fellow guest stars will include Tom Davis (“Wonka”), Denise Black (“Queer as Folk”), Jamali Maddix (“Never Mind the Buzzcocks”), British rapper […]

Fawad Khan Boards Two Projects, Guneet Monga Kapoor Joins Jahnu Barua Film at Tasveer Market (EXCLUSIVE)

22 October 2024 at 07:14
Pakistan superstar Fawad Khan has signed onto two projects while Oscar-winning producer Guneet Monga Kapoor has joined veteran director Jahnu Barua’s latest film at the inaugural Tasveer Film Market. The Seattle-based South Asia-focused market concluded recently. Khan will headline “Behind the Scenes,” a newsroom thriller developed by Modoxy Media and Film Lab++. The dark comedy […]

Pathé Signs Five-Picture Library Deal With ‘Slumdog Millionaire’s’ U.K. Producer Celador Films (EXCLUSIVE)

By: Elskes
22 October 2024 at 06:51
Pathé is expanding its library with five titles acquired from London-based production banner Celador Films, including Danny Boyle’s Oscar-winning “Slumdog Millionaire.” Pathé has collaborated with Celador Films and its founder Paul Smith on the development, production and sales of many movies, including “Slumdog Millionaire” which Pathé sold around the world. The five-picture library pact also […]

Japan Online Video Sector to Surge as Screen Industry Projected to Hit $34 Billion by 2029

22 October 2024 at 06:24
A new industry analysis by consultancy firm Media Partners Asia (MPA) projects substantial growth in Japan’s digital entertainment landscape. The report, “The Future of Japan’s Video Industry,” forecasts the online video sector to expand at a 7% compound annual growth rate over the next five years. Total screen industry revenue, encompassing free TV, pay-TV and […]

Spanish Public Broadcaster’s RTVE’s VOD Platform RTVE Play+ Launches in Asia and Oceania

22 October 2024 at 06:13
Spain’s prominent public broadcaster Radio Televisión Española (RTVE) is set to launch RTVE Play+, its international video-on-demand OTT platform, in Asia and Oceania this Tuesday, Oct. 22. The announcement comes at a fortuitous time, given a recent glowing report from Spanish trade and investment body ICEX and entertainment analytics org, Parrot Analytics. The report, unveiled […]

Royal Family Drama ‘Ena,’ Spain’s Banner Screening at Mipcom, Unpacked by Stars Kimberly Tell, Joan Amorós

22 October 2024 at 06:10
“Ena – Queen Victoria Eugenia,” the screening highlight in Mipcom’s Spain Country of Honor celebrations, begins with a bang. Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg, Queen Victoria youngest granddaughter, marries Spain’s Alfonso XIII at Madrid’s San Jerónimo Royal Monastery on May 31, 1906. Splendid first scenes see the couple after the wedding in their carriage, Ena smiling […]

Rakuten TV Unveils Enterprise Services to Help Rightsholders Set Up Streaming Apps, FAST Channels (EXCLUSIVE)

22 October 2024 at 05:50
Rakuten TV, a leader in European streaming and FAST channels, will unveil its new business line, Rakuten TV Enterprise Services, from Mipcom today. Enterprise Services will offer content owners and distributors access to Rakuten TV’s cloud-based suite of tools as well as the company’s market knowledge to help launch and monetize FAST channels and video […]

Onza Distribution Inks Further Sales on Alfredo Castro-Led ‘Allende, the Thousand Days,’ ‘Heartless,’ ‘Flowers Over the Inferno’

22 October 2024 at 05:45
With Mipcom in full swing, Spain’s Onza Distribution – with offices in Madrid and Miami – has cemented sales to Portugal, Romania, Croatia, Latvia and Mozambique for a slew of key titles.  Chilean drama “Allende, The Thousand Days,” Onza-produced thriller “Heartless” and its comedy “Traffic Jam” as well as acclaimed Italian mini-series “Flowers Over the Inferno” […]

Italy’s Lux Vide Celebrates Three Decades of Production as It Looks to Global Expansion with ‘Sandokan’ and ‘Costiera’

22 October 2024 at 05:30
The year was 1992 when Ettore Bernabei, a former chief of Italian public broadcaster RAI, founded Lux Vide, first as an advertising company before moving into television production.  Over 30 years and 1,300 hours of television later, the production house with its expanded studio space now has one of the largest, most sustainable and technologically advanced […]

Tim Walz Makes Debut Appearance on ‘The Daily Show,’ Jon Stewart Pokes Fun at Donald Trump’s McDonald’s Shift: ‘Trump’s Just Out There Farting Around’

22 October 2024 at 05:19
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz made his debut appearance on “The Daily Show” Monday night, where he sat down with host Jon Stewart to discuss his and Vice President Kamala Harris’ outreach to individuals who don’t want to vote for Donald Trump on Election Day. “Folks are still talking. And I know it’s hard to imagine, […]

From Disney’s ‘Andor’ to Netflix’s ‘Cobra Kai’ and Max Original ‘Pubertat,’ Catalonia’s Rise As a Preferential Destination for a Wide Range of Top TV Series

22 October 2024 at 05:10
Catalonia’s blend of cultural heritage, natural beauty and cosmopolitan cities has attracted numerous filmmakers, hosting some of the most important films and TV series in history. It’s well-known: from the Costa Brava beaches to the mountains of the Pyrenees, the region offers a wide variety of locations that can adapt to any kind of production. […]

Omega Global Media Boards Hans Christian Andersen-Inspired Crime Drama ‘Fairytale Detective’ (EXCLUSIVE)

22 October 2024 at 05:00
U.K.-based distributor Omega Global Media has boarded Brendan Foley’s Hans Christian Andersen-inspired crime drama “Fairytale Detective.” Each one-hour episode follows Andersen as he solves crimes in 1850s Copenhagen aided by a coterie of characters from his stories, who come to life to help him find justice. While embarking on his unusual hobby, he hopes to […]

‘Irvine Welsh’s Crime,’ Starring Dougray Scott, Nabs Multiple Deals (EXCLUSIVE)

22 October 2024 at 05:00
Cineflix Rights has closed several deals for “Irvine Welsh’s Crime,” starring Dougray Scott (“Mission: Impossible 2,” “Batwoman”) in his International Emmy award-winning lead role. The series has been acquired by Telefonica’s pay TV platform Movistar Plus+ (Spain), SBS (Australia), RTE (Ireland), Blue Entertainment (Switzerland), and Canal+ for viewers in Luxembourg, Hungary, Romania, Czech Republic, Slovakia […]

DR Sales Boards Family Crime and Mystery ‘Generations’, DR Drama’s New Flagship Series after ‘Prisoner’ (EXCLUSIVE)

22 October 2024 at 05:00
DR Sales, the international sales arm of Danish pubcaster DR, is launching at Mipcom in Cannes DR Drama’s latest event series “Generations,” mixing crime, mystery and family secrets. Making her debut in long-form serialised drama is Anna Emma Haudal, behind DR3’s hit youth series “Doggystyle” for which she won a national Robert Award for best […]

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