Kirkcudbright people urged to use town's swimming pool as it gets set to reopen

Andreas Wiseman International EditorEXCLUSIVE: Saban Films has acquired U.S., Canada, UK and Ireland rights to BenDavid Grabinski’s Happily, whichwas set to make its world premiere at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival before the pandemic shutdown.The dark comedystars Emmy nominee Joel McHale (Community), Kerry Bishé (Argo), and Emmy nominee Stephen Root (Barry).The film follows Tom (McHale) and Janet (Bishé) who have been happily married for years. But a visit from a mysterious stranger (Root) leads to a dead body, a lot of questions, and a tense couples’ trip with friends who may not actually be friends at all.

As the online-only version of the 2020 American Film Market kicks off, leading Scandinavian sales outfit TrustNordisk has racked up its first deals, closing multiple territories for Betrayed, an upcoming World War II period drama from Norwegian filmmaker Eirik Svensson (Harajuku). Mediawan in France and Tohokushinsha Film in Japan acquired the drama, which features Jakob Oftebro (Kon-Tiki) and Silje Storstein (Homesick) in the based-on-a-true-story narrative about the Braude family.

Peter White Television EditorConnor Schell, ESPN’s content boss, has confirmed that he is leaving the Disney-owned sports network to set up his own independent production company.Schell, one of the architects of the broadcaster’s 30 for 30 documentary strand and exec producer on Michael Jordan series The Last Dance and OJ: Made In America, will leave the business on January 8.Separately, Jodi Markley, Executive Vice President, Content Operations & Creative Services, is retiring and will step down April 2. Markley has been with the business since 1989.This comes after ESPN unveils cut around 500 jobs worldwide including around 300 layoffs – around 10% of its workforce.

some is better than no free healthcare,” she says. “I’m proof that if there’s something, you can really string the pieces together and fight your way back—it’s not enough but it’s a place to start.

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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, turned to a beloved American fashion designer to honor Remembrance Sunday Stateside with Prince Harry. Remembrance Sunday, which always falls on the second Sunday in November, marks the day that the United Kingdom recognizes the sacrifices of their veterans.

straight to your inbox every day, freePhil Neville believes Paul Pogba not being in the last two starting line-ups for Manchester United is "absolutely disgraceful".Pogba was not selected in either Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's last two teams from the start, making a cameo appearance in both games.United were beaten 2-1 by Istanbul Basaksehir in the Champions League last week, before they beat Everton 3-1 at Goodison Park just three days later.In Europe, Solskjaer picked Nemanja Matic and Donny van de Beek, and in the Premier League - the Norwegian went with Scott McTominay and Fred in the middle of the park.Pogba's last start was in the 1-0 defeat to Arsenal at Old Trafford where he gave away a penalty after fouling Hector Bellerin and

city centre on Sunday (November 8) when more than 600 people gathered for the protest.

John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentBarcelona-based Filmax has acquired international sales rights to “Mediterraneo: The Law of the Sea,” inspired by the stirring true-life origins story of the Mediterranean-based NGO Open Arms, an open sea migrant search and rescue mission which has saved thousands of lives.Now just initiating post-production, having shot for over eight weeks around Greece and Barcelona, “Mediterraneo” weighs in as a new banner title for Filmax at this week’s American Film Market, where it will present a first promo.Directed by Marcel Barrena (“100 Meters”), “Mediterraneo” turns on the life-changing journey in 2015 of two Spanish lifeguards, Oscar Camps and Gerard Canals, who travel to the Greek island of

Sia has long been known for her dazzling visuals — from the fantastical wigs she wears to her sublime music videos — ideas she comes up with both in her waking hours watching television and in her dreams. One of those visions, Sia’s first movie, “Music,” was 15 years in the making.

Michael Sheen is speaking out about the most difficult aspect of his 2003 split from his ex Kate Beckinsale. The couple were together for 8 years and have a child, Lily, who is now 21.

Liam Neeson is 68 years old. In the United States, that would make him retirement age and would guarantee him discounts at restaurants and hotels.

study, “School Outcomes of Children Raised by Same-Sex Parents,” published in the American Sociological Review.Researchers examined children raised by 3,000 same-sex parents — 2,786 female couples and 185 male couples — and those raised by more than one million opposite-sex parents.The study was conducted in the Netherlands, which became the first country to legalize same-sex marriage in 2001.The results show that children of same-sex parents outperform their peers at all levels of schooling, from elementary through high school.

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Dave McNary Film ReporterGary Hamilton, longtime managing director of Los Angeles-based Arclight Films, is preparing for his 36th American Film Market amid the profound changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. His credits include Daniel Radcliffe starrer “Escape From Pretoria” (pictured), “Hotel Mumbai,” “First Reformed,” “Triple Threat,” “Predestination,” “Dog Eat Dog” and “Jungle” starring Radcliffe.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentMK2 Films has come on board “Silver Star,” a timely crime drama headlined by “Euphoria” star Sydney Sweeney and directed by Ruben Amar (“Swim Little Fish Swim”).MK2 Films has acquired international sales to the indie road movie, and will introduce the project to buyers at the virtual American Film Market this week. Filming is scheduled to begin in early 2021 in the U.S.“Silver Star” tells the story of a Bonnie-and-Clyde-type couple, Buddy, a 20-year-old Civil War re-enactor who’s fresh out of jail and struggling to root himself in today’s world, and Franny (Sydney Sweeney), an impulsive, pregnant 19-year-old with nothing to lose.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorStu Bergen, Warner Music’s longtime head of international, is stepping down from his post at the end of January 2021, he announced Monday morning. No specific reason was given for his departure beyond a desire to “start a new chapter,” and judging by internal memos obtained by Variety, it’s a more than amicable exit.“This is not a goodbye message but rather a thank you note,” wrote Bergen, whose official title is WMG’s CEO, Intl.

Piers Morgan has told his pal Donald Trump to admit defeat after US citizens voted to elect Joe Biden as the next president.

When it was announced that “Russian Doll” creator Leslye Headland was taking over the reins of a “Star Wars” TV project, there was a lot of head-scratching. Not in a bad way, of course, but just that nothing in her previous experience would lead you to believe that Headland was perfect for the role of shepherding a “Star Wars” project.

It’s clear from pretty early on in “Jungleland” that Stanley isn’t a great guy. He has nothing but love for his brother, Lion, but Stanley is just a skeezy guy that will rob Peter to pay Paul and will get in deep with some bad guys if it means moving ahead in his life and the life of his boxing prodigy brother.

Nellie Andreeva, Denise Petski EXCLUSIVE: The American Forces Network is getting a special Veterans Day broadcast of Netflix’s World War II animated drama series The Liberator, for military service members and their families. Based on the book by Alex Kershaw, the series hails from writer Jeb Stuart (Die Hard), A+E Studios, Bob Shaye and Michael Lynne’s Unique Features and Triscope Studios.The four-part limited series, which also launches Nov.