Gemma Collins plans incredible Grinch-themed Christmas home makeover for stepson

John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentFilmax has swooped on international rights to “Irati,” an action adventure feature set in the eighth-century Pyrenees.Produced by Spain’s Bainet, Ikusgarri Films, Kilima Media with France’s La Fidèle Production, “Irati” weighs in as one of the most ambitious new Spanish movies being brought onto the market at Berlin. Filmax will present a promo at the EFM.Featuring battles, mythological creatures and fantasy elements in a mix of Basque legend and historical events, it also marks director Paul Urkijo’s follow-up to “Errementari: the Blacksmith and the Devil,” which Filmax sold to Netflix for the world.Now in post-production, “Irati” turns on a pagan girl who guides a young Christian lord called Enekoon a journey into an ancient, mythological world. Eneko hopes to recover lost treasure, key to his defending his valley from Charlemagne’s marauding army, which is devastating the Pyrenees.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentItalian director Matteo Garrone, who was at the 2020 Berlinale with Roberto Benigni-starrer “Pinocchio,” is set to return to the director’s chair in March with coming-of-age adventure drama “Io Capitano,” on which France’s Pathé will be handling international distribution.Garrone’s new pic, whose title translates as “I, Captain,” will be shot in Italy, Morocco and Senegal, marking the first time, Garrone –– a two-time Cannes jury prize-winner, with “Gomorrah” in 2008 and “Reality” in 2012 –– sets a feature film outside of Italy.As is customary with Garrone, story details of “Io Capitano” are being kept under wraps, besides the fact that he wrote the screenplay with regular collaborators Massimo Gaudioso and Andrea Tagliaferri and actor Massimo Ceccherini (“Pinocchio”), who also contributed to the “Pinocchio” screenplay.

Christopher Vourlias Rwandan director Kivu Ruhorahoza’s “Father’s Day,” which bows in the competitive Encounters strand of the Berlin Film Festival, is a timely story of fatherhood in a country that saw a generation orphaned by one of the worst atrocities of the 20th century.The film presents a trio of interwoven stories set in the East African nation. A mother tries to cope with the loss of her only son.

Christopher Vourlias Russian VOD platform KION has unveiled a slate of original content it will be presenting to buyers at the European Film Market.Launched less than one year ago by telecom giant MTS, the company has so far surpassed expectations, according to Igor Mishin, VP for media business development at MTS and CEO of MTS Media. “We have exceeded all business key performance indicators, in terms of the subscriber base and streaming views,” he said.The company is launching two new feature films and two original series at EFM.“Ophiuchus” is an erotic thriller about a bold and sexually liberated pathologist whose lovers begin to die under mysterious circumstances.

“Death on the Nile” was being released in the rest of the Middle East over the weekend, according to Deadline.Gadot, 36, served in the Israeli armed forces for two years, as is required of all young Israelis, before she entered show business.It’s not the first time the former Miss Israel’s nationality has caused controversy as tensions persist between the two warring nations.

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GEMMA Collins donned her sequins as she supported Sophie Ellis-Bextor's Kitchen Disco danceathon. And it was a chance for the reality star to show off her rarely-heard singing voice.

Gemma Collins has claimed she is “not the GC” when she’s with her boyfriend Rami Hawash, and is even comfortable farting in front of him. Gemma shot to fame when she began appearing on ITV show The Only Way is Essex in 2011, and has since featured on a variety of shows including I’m a Celeb and Dancing on Ice.

Gemma Collins has revealed that her boyfriend Rami Hawash is whisking her away to the Biblical city of Bethlehem over Christmas. The former The Only Way Is Essex star, 40, who recently spent the night with celebrity duo Jedward after a big night out in Dublin, Ireland, revealed exclusively to OK! that she will be spending New Year's Eve in Israel with her 45 year old boyfriend Rami.

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Former The Only Way Is Essex star Gemma Collins revealed she spent the night with the Irish duo Jedward while visiting the Emerald Isle with partner Rami. Gemma, 40, or The GC as fans may call her, spoke about the hilarious surprise sleepover on The Gemma Collins Podcast: Love Lounge.

Gemma Collins has revealed she is secretly adding butter to her boyfriend Rami Hawash's meals, so he is more cuddly for Christmas.The Essex star let the cat out of the bag on an episode of The Gemma Collins Love Lounge, talking about how her partner is just too muscly. The TV reality show icon revealed she has drawn up her plan as she feels Rami is not "cuddly enough" for her.

Gemma Collins has revealed her plans to add a few inches to her boyfriend Rami Hawash’s waistline – by secretly adding butter into his meals.The 40-year-old, who has lost three stone in weight throughout her weight loss journey this year, has confessed her intentions to “fatten” her partner up because he isn’t “cuddly enough”.She returned to her beloved podcast, The Gemma Collins Love Lounge, earlier this month and couldn’t wait to update her loyal legion of fans about how her relationship with the business manager.The pair have spent a summer of love together after they went Instagram official earlier this year, but the TV personality confessed she wished her loving boyfriend was a little less muscly.Speaking on the podcast, she confessed:

GEMMA Collins has revealed she’s trying to fatten up her boyfriend Rami Hawash – by putting butter in his food. The 40-year-old, who has shed three stone herself, is keen for the hunk to gain a few extra pounds because he’s “not cuddly”.

Gemma Collins and James 'Arg' Argent devastated fans when their eight-year on-off romance came to a crashing halt last year.The pair's tumultuous relationship ended in a toxic exchange which saw Arg brand his ex a “hippo”, and while they briefly reunited in October 2020, it was to be short-lived as they parted ways for good just a month later. Now, Arg has publicly supported his ex as she moves on with former flame Rami Hawash.

Gemma Collins has melted hearts in an adorable post about being a step-mum.

The Only Way Is Essex star, Gemma Collins, has taken to Instagram to share a sweet photo of her with her stepson, while hoping that "God will give her a gift one day", in the shape of a baby of her own.The 40-year-old blonde beauty spoke about her longing for a child of her own, while explaining how she loves being a step-mum to Rami Hawash's son.She also confessed her love for her two nephews too.Gemma took to Instagram to share the sweet snap, writing an adorable caption which read: "No feeling like it. My little prince.

GEMMA Collins cuddled up to her rarely-seen stepson Tristan in a sweet photo as she thanked his biological mum for "letting her look after him". The 40-year-old star opened up about her dreams of having her own children in the near future before sharing her love for the toddler - who is partner Rami Hawash's son - as well as her two nephews.

Gemma Collins gushed over her three year old stepson Tristan in a new adorable snap on Saturday night.Taking to Instagram, the former TOWIE star, 40, share a rare glimpse into her family life with partner Rami Hawash as she sweetly said being a stepmother is "so rewarding". Gemma said she was so grateful to have stepson Tristan, as well as being an aunty to her two nephews Hayden and Kane.

GEMMA Collins and Jedward appeared together to film a very odd Christmas video singing. The 40-year-old TOWIE star shared a video of herself swaying in the middle of the twin brothers as they sang East 17's Christmas hit Stay Another Day.

It won’t be long now before we’re hearing Christmas songs on repeat on the radio and Jedward have given their take on an iconic belter with the help of a famous friend.