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Leo Barraclough International Features EditorBerlin-based sales outfit M-Appeal has closed sales on Berlin Panorama title “Concerned Citizen” – Idan Haguel’s satirical feature on privilege and prejudice set in Tel Aviv – for several additional territories.Distribution in the U.K. and Ireland will be handled by Peccadillo Pictures; Arti Film will be distributing the film in Benelux, with a nationwide theatrical release at selected cinemas planned later in the year; Tongariro Releasing has taken the rights for Poland, planning a festival run and theatrical release in arthouse cinemas for summer 2022; and Queer Kino has come on board to handle the film in the Czech Republic, where it will have a national premiere at Mezipatra Queer Film Festival and a theatrical release is planned for early 2023.

Arnold Schwarzenegger is mourning the loss of his friend, and journalist,Güenther Ziesel.The acclaimed journalist, whose jobs over his 60 year career included anchor with ORF (Österreichischer Rundfunk),an Austrian public service broadcaster, died on Thursday night at the age of 80.Upon hearing the tragic news, the Hollywood legend and former California governor took to his Twitter page and posted a tribute that went from heaping praise for Ziesel's work to calling him 'a dear friend.' Heartfelt: Arnold Schwarzenegger is paying tribute to Austrian journalistGüenther Ziesel'Günther Ziesel was one of the best journalists - not just in Austria, but worldwide,' the Terminator star, 74, began.'In the last 60 years, I've done thousands and thousands of interviews with more journalists than I can count, andGünther was, without a doubt, one of the best and smartest.' Schwarzenegger continued, 'He could tell any story in a way that educated his audience, and he could report about anything - art, politics, entertainment - any story that mattered.'In conclusion theThal, Austria native called Ziesel 'a dear friend, fantastic father, and a wonderful husband.''I will miss him, and my thoughts are with his family.' 'I will miss him': The former California governor, 74, also called Ziesel one of the smartest journalists he has even known when he tweeted out his heartfelt tributeZiesel was born in Graz, the capital city of the southern Austrian province of Styria, in July 1941.Initially, he studied law, which when he completed his education he earned a doctorate, but he would go on to work for 50 years as a radio and television journalist in Graz and Vienna, beginning in 1960.His resume included ORF editor-in-chief and state director in

Eurovision success stories include the likes of Céline Dion, ABBA and Lulu, but life in the spotlight isn't always guaranteed. Despite performing live in front of millions of viewers at home, contestants often fade into the background once their time on the show is over. Fifty-two countries have participated in the song contest since it started in 1956, and whilst this has led to global stardom for some, others fell short after their 15 minutes of fame.

Bayern Munich are ready to launch an approach for reported Manchester United target Konrad Laimer during the summer transfer window. Laimer has been a stand-out performer since moving to RB Leipzig from Red Bull affiliate RB Salzburg back in 2017.

The Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum-led comedy The Lost City is set to premiere on May 10 via Paramount+ in the United States and Canada. It’ll be available in Australia, the UK, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Italy later this year.

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba's reported move to Manchester City has been dubbed "unlikely". The Frenchman will be available on a free transfer in the summer as his second stint at Old Trafford comes to an end. Real Madrid, PSG and a return to Juventus could be on the cards with the European trio linked.

Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Sunday, May 8.

Manchester United's interim boss Ralf Rangnick was blocked in his attempts to sign a forward in the January transfer window.

Former Manchester United midfielder Quinton Fortune believes the experience of Ralf Rangnick could hold the key to overhauling the transfer strategy at Old Trafford.

All My Children star Susan Lucci was pictured out in New York City on Wednesday, a month after the passing of her husband of 52 years, Helmut Huber, sadly passed away.The 75-year-old actress looked stylish as she dressed all in black while leaving the Mark Hotel, where many celebrities had stayed to get ready for the Met Gala.Huber, who also served as Lucci's manager, passed away on March 28 on Long Island, New York. He was 84.

Konrad Laimer is looking forward to being reunited with Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick when the German steps in as coach of the Austria national team. Rangnick will take on that role in conjunction with him moving upstairs as a consultant for the Old Trafford giants.

Naman Ramachandran Paramount Global’s streamer Paramount+ will launch in the U.K. and Ireland on June 22, with other international territories to follow.

Paramount+ is to launch in the UK and South Korea next month and will be in India next year, Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish has revealed in the past hour.

The billionaire owners of Asda have completed nearly 300 service stations in Germany for €485m. EG Group, which is run by Zuber and Mohsin Issa, has snapped up the 285-strong network from OMV Deutschland GmbH.

German football legend Lothar Matthaus has questioned Ralf Rangnick's decision to take on two jobs at Manchester United and in Austria.

EXCLUSIVE: Peter Webber (Girl With A Pearl Earring) is set to direct The Pianist, Valkyrie and Indiana Jones 5 star Thomas Kretschmann in WWII movie The Prominents.

Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick has confirmed he is taking over as coach of the Austria national team.

Gary Neville has questioned Ralf Rangnick's decision to take charge of the Austrian national team.

John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentJosé Luis López Linares’ “Goya, Carrière and the Ghost of Buñuel,” a portrait of French film great Jean-Claude Carrière, captured breaking down the paintings and personality of painter Francisco de Goya, has been acquired for international sales by Reservoir Docs.In its earliest sales, the doc feature has closed the two biggest markets in Europe with reputed distributors, licensing France to Epicentre and Germany and Austria to Weltkino.  Launched in 2020 by Anais Clanet, Reservoir Docs will bring the documentary feature onto the market at next month’s Cannes Festival.“Reservoir Docs has always been a key sales agent for theatrical art & culture docs and Jose Luis’ work fits perfectly,” said Clanet.

Nemanja Matic has admitted that Manchester United's players are "not happy" with how this season has unfolded.

Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick is considering an offer to take over as national coach of the Austria national team.