London-based Pitch Productions’ latest documentary, “El Caso Figo” (“The Figo Affair”) has found a home at Netflix.
The film revolves around Luis Figo, one of Portugal’s all-time great soccer players, winner of the 2000 Ballon d’Or and 2001 FIFA World Player of the Year, and his contentious transfe
Former Oslo Pictures CEO-producer Dyveke Bjørkly Graver and producer Andrea Berentsen Ottmar have set up their own shop, Eye Eye Pictures, Variety has learned.
The Norwegian producers were both behind the Cannes-winning and double Oscar-nominated “The Worst Person in the World” by star Norwegian di
Middle Earth Enterprises, the holding company that owns all of J.R.R. Tolkien’s works including “Lord of the Rings,” “The Hobbit” and more, has been sold to Swedish gaming conglomerate Embracer.
The rights include movies, books, theatrical productions, video games, theme parks and merchandise in To
Fremantle has scored a raft of sales on “The Trip” director Michael Winterbottom’s drama on outgoing U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson, “This England.”
The 88 territories closed for “This England” include Movistar+ (Spain), Viaplay (Nordics and Baltics, Poland and the Netherlands), Cosmote (Greece)
BBC News media editor Amol Rajan has been appointed the new host of U.K. gameshow “University Challenge.”
The current host, Jeremy Paxman, revealed he would be stepping down after 28 years. He is set to shoot his last episode this fall and his last series will air from Aug. 29 through to next summe
It was around 3 a.m. the first time they arrived. An unmarked, nondescript government-issued vehicle pulled up to the towering brown brick and blue glass building in downtown Manhattan known simply by its address: 75 Wall Street. The city that never sleeps was in that rare moment when the ostinato o
With a delicately morose charm, Spanish actress-turned-director Liz Lobato is presenting her debut feature project, “Tierra de Nuestras Madres” as part of the 11th Fanfic Industria’s Ibero-American Work In Progress strand.
The farcical fable scrutinizing globalization takes place in the village of
Thuso Mbedu broke hearts and raked in accolades as Cora in Barry Jenkins’s limited series The Underground Railroad, based on Colson Whitehead’s book. Now the rising South African star makes her big-screen debut in Gina Prince-Bythewood’s historical drama The Woman King opposite Viola Davis. “Being s
Legendary actor-director-writer Liv Ullmann, the first Norwegian to receive an Honorary Oscar, is being celebrated on home turf, as part of the golden jubilee of Haugesund’s Norwegian Film Festival, for which she is honorary president.
The festival which runs Aug. 20-26, is also screening her 2000
Blue Finch Films has boarded international sales, excluding North America, on LGBTQ+ body horror “Swallowed.”
The film is directed by Carter Smith, known for cult horror film “The Ruins.” It follows two childhood friends, Benjamin and Dom, who are on the verge of being separated as the former is le
Americans now watch more stuff on TV from streaming services than either broadcast or cable TV.
Streaming platforms, led by Netflix, in July 2022 for the first time surpassed cable networks to claim the largest share of U.S. TV viewing for the month, according to new data from Nielsen. It was only
After a hot and sweaty summer, we can look to fall as an opportunity to start getting more experimental with our hair again without fearing the inevitable humidity floof. With some distance from the heat and (very necessary) summer up-dos, the new season usher in some welcome change and more layered
Cash me out! It seems as though Walmart, CVS, and Walgreens, will be dishing out big bucks regarding the opioid epidemic. According to CNN, a federal judge ruled that the companies must pay $650.6 million to two Ohio counties for damages related to the opioid crisis.
U.S. District Judge Dan Aaron P
Triller Responds To $28 Million Verzuz Lawsuit From Swizz Beatz And Timbaland—”Swizz And Tim Have Been Personally Paid Over $50 Million In Cash”
Less than 24 hours after the news broke that Swizz Beatz and Timbaland were suing Triller for $28 million regarding their Verzuz deal, the company has off
Fans of the hit Netflix dating reality series ‘Love Is Blind’ are in for some sad news, as season two stars Iyanna McNeely and Jarrette Jones have just announced they are officially divorcing after just one year of marriage. The couple previously tied the knot in front of family and friends during t
Earlier this week, A$AP Rocky was charged for allegedly shooting fellow A$AP Mob member A$AP Relli, and he has now made an appearance in court for the incident.
According to Rolling Stone, on Wednesday, Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, appeared in court to enter a not guilty plea in the inci
Lakers fans can look forward to seeing more of LeBron James during the upcoming seasons as he has agreed to a two-year contract extension with the organization for $97.1 million.
According to ESPN, Klutch Sports CEO and LeBron’s agent Rich Paul shared that the extension includes a player option for
Oop! Companies have been throwing out lawsuits left and right, and now a popular urban brand company has been hit with one. According to TMZ, Mattel, the company that owns the Barbie trademark, is suing Rap Snacks over its Nicki Minaj-themed chips. The chips named ‘Barbie-Que,’ a play on the ‘Barbie
Drew Taggart wasn’t just telling stories when he confessed to a minor tussle with T.I. Less than a day after Drew shared the story on Tik Tok, T.I. responded to the claims. First, he took to Instagram Live to speak on what went down. Though he confirmed the interaction with Drew, he didn’t admit to
Penis Enhancements Are More Popular Than Ever & BBLs Are Dying Out: Cosmetic Surgery CEO Angela Kogan Speaks On it (Exclusive)
More men are getting plastic surgery (down there) than ever before, and Brazilian butt lifts are becoming a thing of the past! The CEO of the leading med spa for celebritie
Rick Ross Responds To Being Fined By Feds For Making Employees Pay For Cash Register Shortages & Safety Training
Authorities have fined Rick Ross and his family members for violating labor laws at five Mississippi Wingstop locations.
Feds Fine Rick Ross For Labor Law Violations
XXL reports that B