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“Line of Duty” creator Jed Mercurio has thrown his fedora in the ring to reboot the “Doctor Who” franchise. Mercurio, a prolific TV writer responsible for shows including Vicky McClure-starrer “Trigger Point” and “Bodyguard,” led by Richard Madden, has submitted his interest via Hat Trick Mercurio, the production company he co-founded with Jimmy Mulville. Last […]
The producers of upcoming British boxing biopic “In the Shadows” have successfully staged a last-minute rescue mission to save their film after its U.K. distributor True Brit Entertainment filed for administration in late September. The feature — based on the true story of trailblazing British-Somali boxer, model and UNICEF Ambassador Ramla Ali and due to have […]
France TV Distribution has picked up “The Story of Marceau Miller,” a new series based on the international bestseller by Marceau Miller — a pseudonymous author who may or may not be the man at the center of the acclaimed suspense novel, according to U.S. publisher Blackstone. Originally published as “Le roman de Marceau Miller” […]
Galvanized by the weighty sales and deal prospects on its “Baywatch” reboot, Fremantle is set to hit the Croisette with a powerhouse lineup as it drives ever more into “mainstream escapism, entertainment, big brands, IP,” said Fremantle CEO Commercial, International Jens Richter. “Over the last two years, we’ve definitely put our investments, heavily towards mainstream […]
Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days is giving movie buffs another reason to start holiday shopping early, with Lego sets inspired by some of Hollywood’s biggest franchises getting discounts of up to 40%. Among the standout deals is the Lego Icons “Project Hail Mary” set, which is down to $69.99 from $99.99, a 30% discount and […]
A 44-year-old Palestinian man was killed during Israeli settler assaults on olive harvesters in the West Bank.
Former top spy August Hanning led the Federal Intelligence Service from 1998 to 2005.
South Korea’s military service exemption could be cut for athletes after backlash
US military aid and arms transfer continue unchanged, as US public sentiment shifts.
An academic, former minister and a compromise choice, Pula was voted in by parliament amid protests.
US Vice President Vance’s call for reduced nuclear enrichment suggests room for compromise, but major obstacles remain.
Israeli air strike kills Palestinian Civil Defence rescue volunteer in northern Gaza.
Sony Pictures’ psychological thriller “Verity,” adapted from Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel, debuted at the summit of the U.K. and Ireland box office with an opening weekend of £3.3 million ($4.5 million). Franchise reboot “Resident Evil,” distributed by Sony, took second position in its third frame, generating $1.8 million to lift its running total to $15.2 […]
When Variety spoke with Taiwanese director Lu Po-Shun in March, he was seeking final financing for his debut feature, “Will You Still Be My Friend,” a coming-of-age drama weaving adolescent friendship with local politics and solar energy development. Now, following its San Sebastián premiere and two Golden Horse nominations, Lu is bringing the film to […]
Swedish actor Gustaf Skarsgård, best known for “Vikings,” has started production on his feature directorial debut, psychological horror film “The Cannibal.” The film, written by Peter Birro, is a nightmarish journey into a screenwriter’s mind as he returns to Ingmar Bergman’s home island of Fårö in search of inspiration. Production started on Tuesday on Fårö, […]
Disney+ is about to name a new commissioner in Australia and has not ruled out a return to production in Southeast Asia, Jon Wax, executive VP of international original television at Disney Entertainment, said Wednesday at the Busan International Film Festival. Wax, set out the streamer’s Asia-Pacific plans at a fireside chat at the Park […]
Saoirse Ronan has given some insight into how her husband, “Slow Horses” actor Jack Lowden, is handling rumors that he’s in the running to play James Bond. Ronan revealed to the Associated Press that she isn’t letting thoughts of being the next 007 get to Lowden’s head, saying: “It’s not really a subject that’s coming […]
Streaming may be convenient, but for collectors, cinephiles and anyone tired of watching their favorite shows disappear from platforms without warning, nothing beats owning the disc. Luckily, Amazon’s Prime Big Deals Day includes steep discounts on Blu-rays, 4K UHD releases and complete-series box sets — including several collector-friendly titles that rarely drop this low outside […]
Tennessee death row inmate survives execution attempt, sparking legal and medical concerns.
