Italian TV & Film Production Investment Hits $2.2B, Annual Report Reveals — MIA Market

Searchlight Pictures celebrates three decades this year in the biz this year, but UK-based exec Katie Goodson-Thomas told a crowd this morning during a London Film Festival industry talk that the mini-studio is finding it increasingly difficult to compete on the market for projects thanks to the big streamers. 

Streaming was up in September, led by strong success for Prime Video and Disney+, according to Nielsen’s latest edition of The Gauge.

J.K. Rowling has been criticised for comments she made about the alleged transphobia controversy surrounding Butlin’s in Skegness.Last week, the Lincolnshire holiday resort issued an apology and launched an internal investigation after allegations of transphobia arose.The site was hosting the Bang Face Festival, where reports emerged that five transgender women had been removed from the women’s toilets at around midnight.In a statement shared with Mixmag, an individual named Jae claimed that she entered a bathroom on the site to see a security guard asking a trans woman to leave.

Grimes has weighed in on the divisive new Francis Ford Coppola film, MegalopolisThe film was released in cinemas on September 27, and is set in an alternate present-day version of America. In it, Adam Driver plays futuristic architect Cesar Catilina, who can pause time and clashes with the conservative mayor of New Rome, Franklyn Cicero (Giancarlo Esposito).However, upon its release, it has been met with less-than-enthusiastic reviews and faced a rough ride at the box office – with people online labelling it ‘Megaflopolis’.

Thirty Seconds To Mars frontman Jared Leto has been accused of “insulting” Ukraine, after likening Russian war to “problems”.The moment came as the musician and actor appeared on stage in Belgrade last week (October 11), as part of his band’s ongoing ‘Seasons Tour’.While speaking to the crowd in Serbia, Leto asked whether there were any Russians in the audience, before saying that he missed visiting the country and would like to return “once all these problems are finished” (via Independent) – referring to the ongoing war in Ukraine.“We’re going to come back to Serbia, we’re going to go up to St. Petersburg over Moscow.

Inscryption is a roguelite deckbuilding game where you play a mysterious tabletop game against a creepy gamemaster. It blends elements of escape rooms, turn-based strategy, and puzzle games.

Fleetwood Mac fans are currently speculating over a wave of recent activity from the band online.Last weekend, a new “official” account for the legendary group was launched on Instagram. The verified page is currently set to private, and is followed by just eight people – including members Stevie Nicks and Mick Fleetwood.An official Fleetwood Mac TikTok profile was also set up recently – although no content has been shared there as of yet.

Al Pacino might be one of Hollywood’s all-time most intimidating leading men, but it does not stop his phone case being covered in images of Shrek.The actor, 84, has long been identified with roles playing mob bosses and gangsters, but as revealed in a new interview with the BBC, his mobile phone is actually cased in an altogether more friendly cinematic figure.The phone case was originally picked out by Pacino’s youngest daughter Olivia, 23, and as he confirmed in the interview, the actor decided to keep the ogre with him at all times to please her.When challenged why he had never decided to get into voice acting for animated films such as the 2001 DreamWorks classic, he claimed at first, “I can’t do it, I’ve tried,” before eventually conceding, “I seriously don’t want to”.The Hollywood icon and star of The Godfather, Dog Day Afternoon and Scarface released his “astonishingly revelatory” memoir Sonny Boy on October 8.Among the revelations in the book is the admission that he has never touched cocaine in his life, despite believing he has a reputation as an addict.“I’m not the kind of guy to take coke,” he said in a recent interview. “Any upper, I don’t need.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Production has begun on “Tangata Pai,” a Warner Bros. Discovery-backed drama that claims to be the first primetime series in which 30% of the dialog will be in the Maori language. The eight-part series tells the stories of five people whose worlds collide when a bomb is detonated at a peaceful Māori protest against a license to mine a sacred site.

Lise Pedersen Actor and singer Vanessa Paradis, a household name in France, captivated audiences with candid and charismatic reflections on her multifaceted career during a masterclass at the Lumière Film Festival in Lyon. When asked about working alongside French cinema legends Alain Delon and Jean-Paul Belmondo in Patrice Leconte’s 1998 action comedy “Half a Chance,” she didn’t beat about the bush. “Jean-Paul Belmondo was always surrounded by people; there was a lot of laughter while Alain Delon was alone – just him and his dogs,” she recalled.

Chris McCausland has been told 'it's ok' as he shared an emotional update on Strictly Come Dancing with Dianne Buswell. The pair are currently back in training after making it through to week five of the BBC One dance contest.

Coronation Street's Calum Lill was left 'crying' as he co-star Channique Sterling-Brown paid tribute following his exit from the show. The actor was seen bowing out of the ITV soap as Joel Deering, despite fans struggling to believe the evil and troubled character is really gone.

A top doctor has spoken about the different viruses hitting thousands across the UK - with a 'vital' piece of advice which people can do to ease their symptoms.

The government has announced a change to the rules on using ID at elections after some voters were tuned away from polling stations.

Coronation Street has confirmed what happens next after Joel Deering's death in Weatherfield's 'biggest-ever whodunnit'. The solictior went missing at the end of last month as his horrific crimes were set to come to light.

Coronation Street fans think they have 'rumbled' Joel Deering's real fate - and they don't think he's dead. The solictior hasn't been seen on the cobbles since making a concerning phone call last month.

Axed Strictly Come Dancing contestant Tom Dean has said taking part in the show was as "mentally" challenging as the Olympics. The champion swimmer had a short run in the BBC One dance contest alongside professional partner Nadiya Bychkova.

A laundry guru has revealed that we're overwashing our towels and bedding, leading to unnecessary wear and tear as well as inflated energy bills. Ecover, the eco-friendly cleaning brand, suggests that many UK homes are washing these items more frequently than needed, impacting not only their longevity but also the environment.

Coronation Street fans think there will be an idenity twist as they struggle to believe Joel Deering is really gone. The character has been loathed by viewers of the ITV soap after his squeaky clean image was shattered by the reveal of him being Lauren Bolton's 'secret boyfriend'.

Police have issued an update after a seven-year-old boy was hit by a bus over the weekend. Emergency services descended on Moston Lane East, in Moston, at around 6.20pm on Saturday (October 12).

The BBC is reportedly not taking any "further action" after checking in on both Wynne Evans and Katya Jones after their "inside joke" went viral over the weekend.